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EPD's What Do They Mean?
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<blockquote data-quote="Saltydawg" data-source="post: 170484" data-attributes="member: 2944"><p>Yes Genotype is the genetic information passed from generation to generation.</p><p> Phenotype is what happens when the genotype interacts with the environment and we make an animal.</p><p></p><p> This is why the breed associations can't tell you exactly how each individual animal will perform....even if it comes from a good genotype.</p><p> They can't control the environment the animal is raised in...thats our job.</p><p></p><p> EPD's are just raw data on genetic potential of an animal. Used properly you can direct your herd and breed development in different directions.</p><p></p><p> I'm gonna bow out of this discussion now hehe. I am not an expert on genetics so don't feel comfortable giving opinions beyond what I believe are the intended uses of EPD's.</p><p></p><p> I think they are a useful tool and I am using them with my breeding program now but they are only part of the equation with regards to raising quality animals with the traits you want.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Saltydawg, post: 170484, member: 2944"] Yes Genotype is the genetic information passed from generation to generation. Phenotype is what happens when the genotype interacts with the environment and we make an animal. This is why the breed associations can't tell you exactly how each individual animal will perform....even if it comes from a good genotype. They can't control the environment the animal is raised in...thats our job. EPD's are just raw data on genetic potential of an animal. Used properly you can direct your herd and breed development in different directions. I'm gonna bow out of this discussion now hehe. I am not an expert on genetics so don't feel comfortable giving opinions beyond what I believe are the intended uses of EPD's. I think they are a useful tool and I am using them with my breeding program now but they are only part of the equation with regards to raising quality animals with the traits you want. [/QUOTE]
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