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  1. In the training of my livestock judging team, we ran across the letters MM and %IMF when studying a bull's EPDs. Can you help us understand what they stand for? Updated: October 07, 2008
  2. Is there any way to find the EPD of calves if you have their weights and their sire's EPDs but nothing for the dam? Updated: February 28, 2008
  3. Expected progeny differences (EPDs) are currently the best predictor of an animal’s genetic worth. During bull selection, can the EPD of one breed be compared to the EPD of other breeds? Updated: February 18, 2008
  4. What is an EPD? Updated: February 18, 2008
  5. How do they determine milk EPDs on bulls? Updated: February 18, 2008
  6. In general, when selecting bulls that you plan on keeping replacement females out of, is it better to breed bulls that are calving ease bulls so that it will pass on to his females, or will that sacrifice growth? Would it be better to use a moderate BW bull? Updated: February 18, 2008
  7. A type of guide or template used to help with linebreeding beef cattle and planning a pedigree? Updated: February 18, 2008

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