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<blockquote data-quote="lakading" data-source="post: 178639" data-attributes="member: 3173"><p>Next time you're looking to buy a bull give this a try. Instead of looking at EPDs, ask the breeder specific questions about their entire operation. </p><p></p><p>Find a breeder that raises his bulls in an environment similar to what you'll be exposing him to. </p><p></p><p>Next, tell the breeder what you're looking for (calving ease, carcass merit, growth, maternal/milk, higher weaning weights, etc.) and get his advice on the best ones for your desired traits. </p><p></p><p>Then make your selection. ONLY look at the EPDs if you cannot decide between the ones the breeder recommended. </p><p></p><p>If the breeders progam doesn't parallel yours and/or you don't trust what they are telling you, move on to the next breeder. Due dilligence will beat the pants off of EPD selection any day.</p><p></p><p>It takes more work than simply looking through sale books to compare EPDs and attending auctions. But if you take your time and get what you really want, it is well worth it.</p><p></p><p>FWIW</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lakading, post: 178639, member: 3173"] Next time you're looking to buy a bull give this a try. Instead of looking at EPDs, ask the breeder specific questions about their entire operation. Find a breeder that raises his bulls in an environment similar to what you'll be exposing him to. Next, tell the breeder what you're looking for (calving ease, carcass merit, growth, maternal/milk, higher weaning weights, etc.) and get his advice on the best ones for your desired traits. Then make your selection. ONLY look at the EPDs if you cannot decide between the ones the breeder recommended. If the breeders progam doesn't parallel yours and/or you don't trust what they are telling you, move on to the next breeder. Due dilligence will beat the pants off of EPD selection any day. It takes more work than simply looking through sale books to compare EPDs and attending auctions. But if you take your time and get what you really want, it is well worth it. FWIW [/QUOTE]
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