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RED ANGUS BULLS

CATALOG INFORMATION:

All EPDs, including carcass, have been updated to re- of each EPD is adjusted by a constant which does not
fl ect the latest performance data including ultrasound change the sensitivity, but moves its average away from
and DNA Genomic Panels. Percentile rankings are zero. Red Angus EPDs are multi-breed and calculated
listed below the EPD table. Th e measurement data with by the BOLT system. Th e breeds involved are all on the
their in-herd performance ratios are listed in a table same base and can be directly compared. Th e per-
just to the right of the pedigree. Scrotal measurements centile ranking we publish represents the rank of the
will be on a supplement sheet available sale day and individual in the Red Angus Breed. A 50% percentile
posted on our website as soon as they are completed. rank is the average for the breed.
We present all the data on all the bulls to make your To compare two bulls, take the diff erence of their
selection easier and more complete! We are available to Weaning Weigh EPDs to see the expected diff erences
help you interpret any information in this catalog, give in their progeny. An example would be: bull 1 with a
us a call or stop by. Sale day announcements will take WW of 75 and bull 2 with a WW of 55, bull 1 would
precedence over the catalog information. produce, on average, a calf crop with a 20 pound high-
EPDs: Before reading the following defi nitions, one er weaning weight. Th is simple example shows how the
must come to terms with what is called base. Th e range comparison could be applied for each of the traits.

PAP SCORES:

For the last four years we have been working with Dr. that we offer not only for our high-country producers,
Holt to provide PAP scores on all the bulls. Below is a but to make a positive impact on the beef industry
risk assessment chart that Dr. Holt has put together to to lower incidence of brisket disease in the feedyards
help relay the risk level of the bulls offered depending that your calves will continue on to. We feel that it is
on what elevation they are going to be used. In this our responsibility, as genetic providers, that we look
effort we have taken the extreme risk bulls, according beyond just the traditional traits that impact the overall
to Dr. Holt, and culled them from the sale group. These profi tability of the beef production system. If you have
bulls do not go on to sire calves anywhere. This is one any questions about this please contact us or Dr. Holt,
of the efforts that we make to improve the genetics he is always happy to help in this effort.
Dr. Timothy N. Holt, DVM
2020 Location of PAP Test: Briggsdale, Colorado

Croissant Red Angus: Elevation 4,986 feet
PAP Risk* Factor –Moderate Elevation Test Chart

PAP test conducted at elevation 4000-5500 ft.
(70% Repeatable, Predictive Value)

*Risk = likelihood of developing pulmonary hypertension or genetic predisposition for disease
PAP – Pulmonary Arterial Pressure is not an EPD. It is a phenotypic measurement that expresses the pressure in mm of
mercury at the pulmonary artery.
All bulls PAP tested. 3