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How does a genomic test benefit our customers?
More accurate EPD - Genomic testing is a way to add information to what is known about an animal’s genetic potential even before they have progeny
of their own. The commitment to add a genomic test to the genetic predictions enables our customers to have higher-accuracy EPD when they make
their buying decisions. One way to think of the information gained is by asking how many progeny would this animal need to provide a similar increase
in the accuracy of the EPD for that trait? These are referred to as progeny equivalents. Below is a table of current progeny equivalents. Adding a
genomics test is like adding over 25 calving ease records or 22 birth weights on progeny to the EPD. As you can see for some of these traits, a
genomically-enhanced EPD is like knowing an entire calf-crop worth of information for bulls or a lifetime of calves for females.
TRAIT PROGENY TRAIT PROGENY TRAIT PROGENY
Calving ease 25+ Birth weight 22 Weaning weight 25+
Yearling weight 25+ Maternal calving ease 4 Stayability 15
Docility 25+ Carcass weight 6 Marbling 10
Back fat 11 Ribeye area 8
Confidence in the pedigree - Each genomic test includes parentage markers to both confirm the animal's own pedigree (if his parents’ DNA markers are
available) and for future parent verification of their own calves. By testing the DNA for parentage, you can be sure the pedigree is correct.
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