Executive Summary
genomic marker effects,
performance data and the
pedigree information. They
are all combined across the
multibreed evaluation to create
an animal’s EPD. The genomic
component is also more
powerful now given the fact the
actual genomic markers, which
are identified to contribute
or inhibit an EPD trait, are
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actually utilized rather than a
blended (1-10) MBV score. is tougher than the cattle
business to remain profitable.
It is important to remember
that change is not done for
the sake of change, it is done
to remain competitive and
provide breeders the best tools
available to produce cattle
that are in high demand. After
40 years in the cattle industry,
I know of no business that Reflect about that a minute,
we have commercial cattle
markets that can swing wildly,
cattle health implications,
politics, and trade agreements
that change on a moment’s
notice that effect exports and
influence supply and demand.
Weather factors in and affects
feed cost and production cost.