Across
- 2. avoid single trait selection
- 5. genetic selection tool
- 8. is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
- 11. +37
- 12. expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births
- 13. Greater EPD accuracy
Down
- 1. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first‐calf heifers.
- 3. mother of a calf
- 4. Calves from Bulls are expected to average 10 pounds more at weaning
- 6. father of a calf
- 7. complement the cow herd
- 9. Excellent tool for sorting and ranking cattle Breeders can assist in use and interpretation Important to use current information Must be prepared to decide among tradeoffs
- 10. Breed average EPD always = 0