Listen "Comparing EPDs Across Breeds featuring Esther Tarpoff"
Episode Synopsis
Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!When considering the genetics you're currently using in your own herd (or those you're planning to use moving forward), a major challenge arises when bulls from multiple breeds are considered for the role of herd sire.While in the past across breed expected progeny difference (EPD) comparisons might have been valid cause to pull your own hair out, researchers at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) in Clay Center, Neb., have flipped the script.On this episode our host, Miranda Reiman, visited with the American Angus Association's Esther Tarpoff, director of performance programs, regarding: Cross breed EPDs and how they're calculatedWhy having data comparing multiple breeds is revolutionary The role MARC plays in strengthening the U.S. cattle herd And much more! Additional Resources: Across Breed EPD Adjustment FactorsMaking Comparisons Across BreedsU.S. Meat Animal Research CenterFind more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at [email protected].
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