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
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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?
What is the Stayability EPD and how is it measured?
This is intended to help understand the ASA/IGS Stayability EPD Continue reading What is the Stayability EPD and how is it measured?
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
IGS Updates to CE & MCE EPDs
IGS has made some changes to improve the evaluation for CE and MCE. Continue reading IGS Updates to CE & MCE 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
RightBull – Precision genomic selection tools for the future of commercial beef production
Many of you have seen the unprecedented results created by the RightMate and RightChoice tools for precision matings in the beef genetics industry. Now, Top Genomics is moving forward with tools that employ the same, cutting-edge technologies, but in a format that is more suited to the way most commercial herds breed cows and make decisions. Continue reading RightBull – Precision genomic selection tools for the future of commercial beef production
