EPD Comparison Sheet
An EPD comparison sheet for lining up expected progeny difference figures from different sires, so ranchers can compare them against herd goals. Print it and keep it handy where the work gets done.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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What you fill in
- Sire name and registration
- Breed association source
- Calving ease figures
- Record growth figures
- Record maternal figures
- Record carcass figures
- Record accuracy notes
- Overall fit for herd goals
How to use this worksheet
Take the sheet along to the field, shop or office. The blank lines are there so you can write down what you actually see and use.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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