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USDA Reminds Livestock Producers There Is Still Time To Respond To Livestock Inventory Surveys

USDA Reminds Livestock Producers There is Still Time to Respond to Livestock Inventory Surveys
 
Recent and forecast winter storms are a poignant reminder that good information is needed to help allocate emergency resources in times of crisis. There is still time to respond to the USDA-NASS Cattle Inventory and the Sheep and Goat Inventory surveys but time is running out. Data collection will end on January 19th. If you need help completing your report, or need more information, please call 1(800) 626-3142. These data are critical in helping assess and allocate emergency resources.
 
 
NASS safeguards the privacy of all responses and publishes only state and national-level data in aggregate, ensuring that no individual producer or operation can be identified. 
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How to read EPDs (expected progeny differences)

Video: How to read EPDs (expected progeny differences)

Expected progeny differences (EPDs) may look complicated at first, but they are a practical tool for making informed beef cattle breeding decisions. The bulls or replacement heifers you select today will influence herd performance, productivity and profitability for years to come.

This animated video, produced by the Beef Cattle Research Council, explains how to read and use EPDs in a clear, straightforward way. You’ll learn what the numbers mean, how to interpret them and see a step-by-step example of comparing EPDs between animals to help select genetics that fit your herd goals.