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Using EPDs to make breeding decisions

By Lisa Moser, Kansas State University
Aug 1, 2023
Aug 1, 2023

EPDs are one tool to help producers evaluate potential herd sires.
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By Lisa Moser, Kansas State University

MANHATTAN, Kan. — At the start of a new sports season, there are always people speculating about the team, and some of the serious fans may use statistics to make their predictions about the individual athletes.

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