Incorporating EPD data into the bull selection process can help buyers purchase a bull that fits an operation’s production program and marketing goals. Expected Progeny Differences, or EPDs, are ...

EPD values are not directly comparable across breeds. However, across-breed EPD adjustments can be made to compare a particular bull in one breed to another bull in a different breed. Remember, single ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. — When it comes to picking the right bulls for your herds, there are a variety of factors that producers need to consider. “Unfortunately, there isn’t really a canned answer that I can ...

A first-of-its-kind study using eye-tracking technology has revealed that when commercial producers shop for bulls, they ...

A Madison County, Texas, bull development program is using rigorous performance testing, carcass evaluation, and EPD analysis to help producers select genetically superior sires. The approach ...

Selecting the right herd sire is one of the most important decisions in a cattle operation, shaping herd genetics for years to come. Modern tools like EPD Sorts, structured sire evaluations, and ...

A Kansas State University beef cattle expert is urging the state’s producers to consider key factors in selecting bulls for their operation, saying that “thoughtful bull selection sets the foundation ...

With rising input costs and tighter margins across the cattle industry, determining what a bull is truly worth has become a more strategic decision than ever for cow-calf producers. Industry experts ...