Livestock EPDs

EPD stands for expected progeny difference.

• true

• false

EPDs predict how future progeny of each animal will compare to...

• breed / herd average

• all livestock average

• 100 livestock average

• none of these

Which of the following is NOT a maternal / growth EPD trait?

• stayability

• weaning weight

• ribeye area

• yearling weight

Which of the following shows the average of all maternal & feedlot traits?

• API (all-purpose index)

• TI (terminal index)

Which of the following shows the average of feedlot traits?

• API (all-purpose index)

• TI (terminal index)

Which of the following is NOT a carcass / feedlot trait?

• ribeye area

• fat thickness

• weaning weight

• terminal index

Between bull A and bull B, which progeny are predicted to have the best weaning weight?

• bull A

• bull B

Between bull A and bull B, which progeny are predicted to have the best birth weight?

• bull A

• bull B

Between bull A and bull B, which has the ideal ribeye area?

• bull A

• bull B

Between bull A and bull B, which has the better fat thickness?

• bull A

• bull B