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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 14516"><p>> How are a Bulls EPD's determined? In the Angus breed EPDs on a bull are compiled when breeders turn in weights, heights, and other measurements on a calf crop as the calves grow. There are certain age ranges when certain maesurements are taken. Assuming the group is large enough to make comparisons, the performance of a particular calf will be taken into consideration when his sire and dam's EPDs are adjusted (done twice a year). The calf will also be given starting EPDs based on his performance. At birth a calf is given an Interim EPD which is basicaly an average of his sire's and dam's EPDs.</p><p></p><p>>How much does it cost to get EPDs done for a bull in your herd? The cost to turn weights in is $3.00 per calf. If your bull has EPDs and you just want to find out what they are you can look him up on the internet, or Pay $2.00 for a report. Anyone can request a report on any animal. Hope this Helps</p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:dianab@iastate.edu">dianab@iastate.edu</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 14516"] > How are a Bulls EPD's determined? In the Angus breed EPDs on a bull are compiled when breeders turn in weights, heights, and other measurements on a calf crop as the calves grow. There are certain age ranges when certain maesurements are taken. Assuming the group is large enough to make comparisons, the performance of a particular calf will be taken into consideration when his sire and dam's EPDs are adjusted (done twice a year). The calf will also be given starting EPDs based on his performance. At birth a calf is given an Interim EPD which is basicaly an average of his sire's and dam's EPDs. >How much does it cost to get EPDs done for a bull in your herd? The cost to turn weights in is $3.00 per calf. If your bull has EPDs and you just want to find out what they are you can look him up on the internet, or Pay $2.00 for a report. Anyone can request a report on any animal. Hope this Helps [email=dianab@iastate.edu]dianab@iastate.edu[/email] [/QUOTE]
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