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Performance Information Explained

In order to use this data to its full potential, it is important to have an understanding of the terminology and collection methods. Take the opportunity to become familiar with the information below, so you are able to make a better-informed decision about the bull that will fit your needs.

BW The recorded birth weight of the calf when born.

SC Bulls have been scrotal measured January 2023 and all will sell with a valid semen certificate.

FS Frame Score has been calculated to assist customers with online and sight unseen purchases, situations where in-person appraisals are not possible. Call us if you have any questions about frame score.

WT The live weight of bulls in mid January 2023 to be used in combination with frame score to assist customers with online and sight unseen purchases.

CANADIAN CHAROLAIS BREED EPD AVG: BW 0.5 WW 45 YW 87 TM 44 REA 0.45 MRB 0.25 LY 1.04

Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)

EPDs incorporate the performance of the individual animal as well as the performance of its relatives. The EPDs available on these bulls have been provided by the Canadian Charolais Association and can not be compared between breeds.

BW Birth WT EPD is expressed in pounds. A smaller EPD means a lighter birth WT.

WW Weaning WT EPD is also expressed in pounds. A larger WW EPD indicates that his progeny will have higher weights at weaning (205 days).

YW Yearling WT EPD is expressed in pounds. A larger YW EPD indicates that his progeny will have higher weights at yearling (365 days).

TM Total Maternal EPD combines ½ of the weaning weight EPD and all of the milk EPD. It is expressed as pounds of calf weaned at 205 days. Larger TM EPD predicts greater weaning weights from daughters.

REA The expected difference in ribeye area of progeny in square inches. A larger number indicates that the ribeye muscle will have a larger area.

MRB The expected difference in marbling score of progeny. A larger number indicates that progeny will express a higher degree of marbling.

LY The expected difference in lean meat yield of progeny expressed as a percent. Lean yield is the percent of lean meat produced in relation to the total carcass weight. A larger number indicates a higher percentage of lean meat in the carcass and more yield grade 1 carcasses.