And we make sure to breed them with strong maternal traits right from conception. How? We use EPDs to make solid breeding choices and we cull out any females that are too aggressive (more than just protective) or are uninterested in mothering. If you need some good mamas in your herd, make sure to check out the Bieber Fever Online Female Sale in April. This online only auction offers fall bred cows, pregnant ET recips, and open replacement heifers - all with excellent maternal traits. Check the
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Decades ago, I developed a color-coding system for EPDs that simplifies our selection process by clearly identifying the strengths & weaknesses of each animal. It has been a huge benefit in selecting cattle that do the most things right and avoiding animals that produce problems. We have three different color-coding charts for each breed. 1) ALL PURPOSE / MATERNAL for ranchers keeping their own replacement females while the steers are destined for the feedyard and sold on a value-based grid. Thi
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Expected progeny differences (EPDs) may look complicated at first, but they are a practical tool for making informed beef cattle breeding decisions. The bulls or replacement heifers you select today will influence herd performance, productivity and profitability for years to come. ▶️The BCRC's new animated video explains how to read and use EPDs in a clear, straightforward way. You’ll learn what the numbers mean, how to interpret them and see a step-by-step example of comparing EPDs between anim
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Navigating the New Angus Udder EPDs: Finding the Optimal Approach for Your Herd. - Listen in as we discuss the release of the new Teat Size and Udder Suspension EPD and how breeders should approach it. The key points are: - Breeders shouldn't automatically go for the top 1%, but rather find the optimum range for their herd. - The EPD seems to accurately identify sires in our lineup like HOMETOWN, WALL STREET, and STEP UP that improve udder structure and teat size in the optimal 20-50% range. - B
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