EPDs

EPD Run – Occurs 9 Times a Year!

NEW! EPD Runs will occur 9 times throughout the year. Information is due on the 20th of the previous month to be included in the next run. For any questions regarding EPD’s please contact the office.

EPD Runs will occur on the following dates:

  • January 1st
  • February 1st
  • March 1st
  • April 1st
  • August 1st
  • September 1st
  • October 1st
  • November 1st
  • December 1st

EPD Reports:

Trait Definitions

Trait

Description

Units

CE - Calving Ease
Genetic difference for unassisted calving of progeny.  A larger number indicates easier calving (less assistance).
unassisted
BW - Birth weight
Describes genetic differences for progeny birth weight.  A larger number indicates heavier calves at birth.
lbs
WW - Weaning Weight
Genetic difference for progeny weaning weight.  A larger number indicates heavier calves at weaning.
lbs
YW - Yearling Weight
Genetic difference for progeny yearling weight.  A larger number indicates heavier calves at one year of age.
lbs
MILK - Milk
Genetic difference for daughters’ progeny weaning weight due to their milk production (grandprogeny).  A larger number indicates heavier calves from daughters at weaning.
lbs
MCE - Maternal Calving Ease
Genetic Difference for daughters’ calving unassisted as first calf heifers. A larger number indicates easier calving (less assistance).
unassisted
TM - Total Maternal
Genetic difference for daughters’ progeny weaning weight due to their genes for milk and growth (grandprogeny).  A larger number indicates heavier calves at weaning.
lbs
SC - Scrotal Circumference
Genetic differences for male progeny scrotal size at 1 year of age. A larger number indicates larger scrotal circumference at a year old.
cm
CWT - Carcass Weight
Genetic difference for progeny carcass weight in pounds.  A larger number indicates heavier carcasses.
lbs
REA - Rib-Eye Area
Genetic difference for progeny Rib-Eye area in square inches.  A larger number indicates bigger rib-eye muscle.
sq. in.
FAT - Fat Thickness
Genetic difference for progeny backfat thickness at 12/13 rib.  A larger value indicates fatter carcasses.
in
MARB - Marbling
Genetic difference for progeny marbling score (quality grade) in marbling score units.  A larger number indicates more marbling.
MSU