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Red HerdBuilder (HB) .............................................. The probability of developing profi table cowherd traits while
maximizing the value of marketed progeny
Angus GridMaster (GM) .............................................. The probability to increase the value of marketed calves
Calving Ease Direct (CED) ................................ The probability of calves being born unassisted out of 2-year-old
dams
Guide Birth Weight (BW)............................................. Difference in weight for progeny at birth
to EPDs Weaning Weight (WW) ..................................... Difference in weight for progeny at 205 days of age
Yearling Weight (YW) ....................................... Difference in weight for progeny at 365 days of age
Average Daily Gain (ADG) ................................ Difference in daily gain between 205 and 365 days of age
Dry Matter Intake (DMI) ................................... Difference in feed intake for animals during the post-weaning
growth period
Milk ................................................................... Difference in weight of a daughter’s calf due to the maternal
environment provided by the dam
Maintenance Energy (ME) ................................ Difference in maintenance requirements for mature females
Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) ................................... Probability of a female conceiving and calving at 2 years of age
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) ........................... The ability for daughters to calve unassisted at 2 years of age
Stayability (STAY) .............................................. The probability of a female remaining productive in a herd until 6
years of age
Marbling (MARB) .............................................. Difference in carcass marbling scores
Yield Grade (YG) ............................................... Difference in USDA yield grade scores
Carcass Weight (CW) ........................................ Difference in hot carcass weight
Rib Eye Area (REA) ........................................... Difference in carcass rib eye area between the 12th and 13th rib
Back Fat (BF)..................................................... Difference in carcass fat depth between the 12th and 13th rib
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