Total Herd Reporting Unlocking Opportunities for Female Selection Tools and More Accurate EPDs
Troy Rowan
Publish Date: March 11 2022
Abstract
Predicting genetic merit in beef cattle populations requires accurate measurements of economically relevant traits, accurate pedigrees, and records on shared animals. Total herd reporting, total herd enrollment, or whole herd reporting generates records for each cow and calf, allowing for more accurate EPDs.
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Community Health & Development
Community Health & Development
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Language
English
English
W1071
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