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<blockquote data-quote="MikeC" data-source="post: 291096" data-attributes="member: 1604"><p>An EPD is currently the best estimate of an animals genetic worth given the information available for the analysis. Numerous studies using research herds and field records have validated the merit of an EPD as a selection tool to make directional change in beef herds for the traits evaluated. <strong>Research has further shown that even for young animals, an EPD can be as much as 9 times more accurate than a with-in herd ratio or weight.</strong> However, there are many traits that impact the profitability of the beef enterprise, not all of those traits are reported here in this analysis. Furthermore, proper management practices must be matched to your genetics to realize the best opportunity for profitability.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MikeC, post: 291096, member: 1604"] An EPD is currently the best estimate of an animals genetic worth given the information available for the analysis. Numerous studies using research herds and field records have validated the merit of an EPD as a selection tool to make directional change in beef herds for the traits evaluated. [b]Research has further shown that even for young animals, an EPD can be as much as 9 times more accurate than a with-in herd ratio or weight.[/b] However, there are many traits that impact the profitability of the beef enterprise, not all of those traits are reported here in this analysis. Furthermore, proper management practices must be matched to your genetics to realize the best opportunity for profitability. [/QUOTE]
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