Epd Examples With Complete Solutions Graded A+

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EPD examplesWITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED
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Calving ease; % of unassisted births,
CED or CE
higher number desirable

Average birth weight in lbs comparatively,
BW
lower number desirable

Weaning weight in lbs of calves at ~205 days,
WW
Higher number desirable

Yearling weight in lbs of cattle at 365 days,
YW
Higher number desirable

Yearling height of hip in inches,
YH
Desired # depends on production purposes

Scrotal circumference of yearlings in cm,
SC
Higher number desirable

Calving Ease Maternal in % of unassisted births of first-calf heifers,
CEM or MCE
Higher value desirable

Average 205-day weight of bull's daughters,
Milk
Desirable values depend on nutritional environment

Maternal Weaning Weight in lbs that is the WW of the bull's daughter's kids showing
MWW growth potential and milking ability,
Higher number desirable

Cow Energy Value by $ saved per cow per year accounting for lactation energy
$EN requirements and mature size of cow,
Higher value desirable

Stayability in % of probability of daughters to stay in production to at least 6 years,
STAY
Higher value desirable

Carcass Weight in lbs of bull progeny,
CW
Higher number desirable

Marbling score in degrees that determines quality,
MARB
Higher number desirable

RIbeye Area in square inches that indicates total muscle in carcass,
REA
Higher numbers desirable

Fat thickness in carcasses between 12 and 13 ribs in inches and also determined in
Fat quality,
Lower values desirable

Yield Grade in tenths of a USDA YG,
YG
Lower numbers desirable




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