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Lesson 4.7 Breeding Selection

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Question 3
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Question 6
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How much more will Bull B weight at birth than Bull A?

Question 7
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How much more will Bull A weight at weaning than Bull B?

Question 8
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Question 9
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Question 10
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EPD
Based on a measurement of how well the bull’s offspring perform.
A measurement of genetic potential based on the performance of relatives.
Done from an ultrasound of the actual bull.
Based on how well the bull’s offspring have performed on the rail.
Performance-based
Based on a measurement of how well the bull’s offspring perform.
A measurement of genetic potential based on the performance of relatives.
Done from an ultrasound of the actual bull.
Based on how well the bull’s offspring have performed on the rail.
Carcass-based
Based on a measurement of how well the bull’s offspring perform.
A measurement of genetic potential based on the performance of relatives.
Done from an ultrasound of the actual bull.
Based on how well the bull’s offspring have performed on the rail.
Ultrasound
Based on a measurement of how well the bull’s offspring perform.
A measurement of genetic potential based on the performance of relatives.
Done from an ultrasound of the actual bull.
Based on how well the bull’s offspring have performed on the rail.
Culling
Should be culled from the herd based on the great productivity of their offspring.
Should be culled from the herd based on the poor productivity of their offspring.
Which bull would be a better bull for heifers?
Male A
Male B
Which bull has a bigger Rib-eye Area?
Male A
Male B
Which bull has the largest Yearly Weaning Weight
Male A
Male B