EPDs, or expected progeny differences, have been used for a long time in the beef industry to help producers select sires that are likely to pass desirable traits on to their offspring. EPDs can be a very useful tool for many producers, but they can also "get confusing at times," according to Don Trimmer, beef genetics manager for Accelerated Genetics, an artificial insemination company based in Baraboo.
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