a) Bulls must express balance in characteristics of all traits
c. YW 1250 – 1600lbs depending on breed
b) Bulls will excel in breed character coupled with selection criteria based on specific market needs c) Performance targets a. BW i. P erformance sires – Top 50% of the breed for trait in EPDs ii. Calving ease sires – Top 10% for BW and CE of breed for trait in EPDs b. WW i. Performance sires – Top 10% of the breed for trait in EPDs ii. Calving ease sires – Top 50% of the breed for trait in EPDs
i. Performance sires – Top 10% of the breed for trait in EPds ii. Calving ease sires – top 50% of the breed for trait in EPds d. SC – top 50% of the breed for trait in EPds with a strong emphasis on above avg actual measurements at 12-14 months of age combined with desirable scrotal shape and balance e. Milk – top 50% of the breed for EPDs f. REA – REA/CWT = 1 or greater g. Backfat – 3 – 7 mm h. MARB – 3% or greater i. Carcass sires – top 10% of the breed for trait in EPds
NECK AND SHOULDER
BODY DEPTH
SHEATH SIZE
SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE
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TRAIT SELECTION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY