When you are going through sale books, (without seeing the cattle) what order do you place the EPD's. Considering all the cattle are sound without problems that will effect the cow or offspring, but not 1st place material at a show. (Cattle to upgrade your quality of stock and increase the weight) I am looking at the yearling weight first, then check to see if the same cow has a low birthweight. If it shows a high birthweight, then I don't put it as a first choice, it goes to the back. What is the next category that makes a decision if some of the cows pretty much are equal in EPD ratings without seeing them? I know the last thing will be to look at the cattle at the sale, and if there are some defects that I think will affect it or the calf, I will pass it by.