Value Added Cattle Begins with Genetics
The selection for improvement of carcass quality is
possible by understanding the selection tools. The
NALF EPDs for Limousin and Lim-Flex® provide the
following:
Yield grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score,
which is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller
values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to
fat ratio.
Carcass weight (CW): Differences in pounds of hot
carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age
endpoint.
Ribeye area (REA): Differences in ribeye area in inches
between the 12th and 13th rib.