ANS 110 : EPD.docx
Document Summary
Expected progeny differences (epds) determine the difference between cows, whether it be weight, docility, calving ease, etc. For example, if one cow has an edp score of +10 and another cow has an edp score of -15 a 25-unit difference would be expected in their progeny. Edp scores are very important in determining the cost of cows or bulls. Edps are so effective because all sources of information on an animal are included. A buyer will purchase a cow simply based on its edp score. Most of the time, he/she will not even look at the cow first. The edps are not all the buyer looks at though. He/she will also look at the money index. According to top api and ti active sires: fall. Edition, money indexes blend edps with economics to estimate an animal"s overall impact on integrated commercial production. a cattle"s genetics can be tested to determine how well that cattle will perform in its desired area.
