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Expected Progeny Differences

Expected Progeny Differences. Accuracy. The _____________________ that can be placed on the EPD. Accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher _____________________. Herd. Indicate the ____________ of herds from which daughters are reported. Daus.

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Expected Progeny Differences

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  1. Expected Progeny Differences

  2. Accuracy • The _____________________ that can be placed on the EPD. Accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher _____________________.

  3. Herd • Indicate the ____________ of herds from which daughters are reported.

  4. Daus • Reflects the_____________ of daughters that have progeny weaning weight records.

  5. Birth Weight • Predictor of a ______________ to transmit birth weight to his progeny, compared to the progeny of an average bull for a specific breed; expressed in pounds.

  6. Weaning Weight • Predictor of a sire's ability to transmit ___________________ to his progeny, compared to the progeny of an average bull for a specific breed; expressed in pounds.

  7. Yearling Weight • Predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling weight, compared to the progeny of an average sire for a specific breed; expressed in ___________.

  8. Maternal Milk • Predictor of a sire's _____________________ for that part of weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability. It is compared to daughters of an average bull for a specific breed.

  9. Scrotal Circumference • Predictor of the difference in ____________________ for scrotal size, compared to the progeny of an average bull for a specific breed; expressed in centimeters.

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