ollie'
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Mike it isn't the environmental factor I am curious about , it's the phenotypical factor . EPD's only give you a number based on the average data reported. Phenotype gives you a more specific answer to the question of how a bull will work. I would value an epd from a fairly closed herd of cattle with the phenotype of cattle I use from an environment I am in. I place no value on epd's gathered from various management styles and various phenotypes from across the nation. All it tells is how the bull will preform on average to the nations management, the nations environment, and the nations cowherd. What has that really got to do with me and mine? I am interested to hear what Mr. Wiliams says though. I doubt he will grasp the concept however.