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Multi-breed EPD base
simplifies selection
Since 2010, the Red Angus Association of
America (RAAA) and the American Simmental
Association (ASA) have combined their growth
and carcass datasets to provide commercial
producers with the most reliable EPDs in
the beef industry. In the summer of 2012,
RAAA and ASA adopted a common base for
Growth (BW, WW, YW, Milk) and Carcass
(MARB, YG, CW, REA, FAT) EPDs so that all
animals registered in either RAAA or ASA can
be directly compared – regardless of breed
makeup.
What is BASE?
For decades, each breed association has presented
EPDs in their own language (the base). Base is no
more than a reference point for any trait against
which subsequent generations of animals are
compared. The establishment of a base ensures that
the population future generations are compared to
remains stable, which allows the breed’s genetic
trend to be accurately identified.
Raw Genetic Value + Base Adjustment =
Published EPD
Study Percentile Ranks ...
Percentile ranks are an easy reference and therefore a
powerful tool to assist you in becoming accustomed
to the new multi-breed base. Red Angus EPD
percentile ranks are presented along with all active
animals’ EPDs, and reference how animals compare
within their respective Red Angus subpopulations, i.e.
Sire Summary Sires, Active Dams, Non-Parent Bulls,
etc. It’s important to realize that although the multi-
breed base allows for the direct comparison of Red
Angus and Simmental EPDs, the percent ranks for
Red Angus animals will continue to simply compare
the genetics of Red Angus animals against other Red
Angus. Thus, an animal that was in the top 10% for
growth under the old Red Angus base will still be in
the top 10% for growth in the new Red Angus multi-
breed base.
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