Weaning Weight EPD – Explained
WW EPD is predicting differences in the direct genetic potential for growth -> weaning that an animal is expected to transmit to its offspring. Continue reading Weaning Weight EPD – Explained
Tag: Angus
Finding the Genetic Potential in Your Herd with Genomic Testing
In this episode of Next Year Country, the crew visits with Leoma Donsbach, rancher and owner of Data Genie LLC. Leoma dives in to the true value of genomic testing, choosing the right replacement females, and the right bulls for your herd, along with how to properly use the data to better your operation. Continue reading Finding the Genetic Potential in Your Herd with Genomic Testing
Calving Ease EPD – What does it tell us and what is the use case scenario?
Use CE as a criterion, not your entire breeding objective. If the outcome you’re trying to influence is calving difficulty in heifers, CE is the more direct tool for answering that question. Continue reading Calving Ease EPD – What does it tell us and what is the use case scenario?
Birth Weight EPD… and why actual BW doesn’t necessarily tell you the whole story
That 75 lb birth weight tells you what that bull weighed on the day he was born, under the circumstances in which he was raised. It doesn’t give you the full picture. Continue reading Birth Weight EPD… and why actual BW doesn’t necessarily tell you the whole story
What does the MILK EPD actually measure?
MILK doesn’t measure the milk in the bucket (maybe it does in dairy but not in beef ). It’s expressed through pounds on the calf. Continue reading What does the MILK EPD actually measure?
American Simmental Association is building the next $API & $TI – What do you need to know?
This is what Simmental breeders and commercial producers need to understand about the updates, why phenotypic data and complete contemporary groups remain critical, and how to use the updated indexes as part of a broader selection strategy. Continue reading American Simmental Association is building the next $API & $TI – What do you need to know?
Data Genie offers genomic insights to cattle producers
By MORGAN KUNTZ-GARRISONDec 24, 2025 Read the original article published by Farm & Ranch Guide here With a deep background … Continue reading Data Genie offers genomic insights to cattle producers
Commercial Producers – EPDs
Commercial cattlemen, this one is for you. If you want EPDs generated by the largest multi-breed genetic evaluation in the … Continue reading Commercial Producers – EPDs
DNA and Mis-Identification of Samples
As we continue to see an increase in sample submissions, we have also seen an increase in mis-identification of samples. Tips to help prevent this during collection are included in this post. Continue reading DNA and Mis-Identification of Samples
Benefits of Submitting Transfers to the Association
If your spring sale has come and gone, payments and delivery has been completed, please get the transfer information submitted to your Association. Even if the buyer indicates they do not want the papers, here’s a few reasons why it may be beneficial to submit them anyway. Continue reading Benefits of Submitting Transfers to the Association
