Understanding the genetic tools available is critical when making decisions regarding your cowherd. The Midway Extension District wants all producers to be aware of the advantages of EPDs, selection indices, crossbreeding and genomic tests.

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• EPD Basics and Definitions
• How To Get Started with DNA Testing
• Managing Genetic Defects
• Beef Cattle Economic Selection Indices
• Beef Sire Selection Recommendations
• DNA Sample Collection

Understanding and adhering to strict Livestock Selection practices is critical to the success of any operation. Selecting animals that excel in economically important traits like fertility, structural integrity, and longevity helps us as producers stay in business longer. Understanding how to look at an animal and analyze their strengths and weaknesses help’s us build a stronger operation. This section takes a deeper look into understanding important livestock selection criteria, and how to incorporate this knowledge into our own operations.

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