Data Descriptions
These descriptions show statistics for the overall genetic evaluation, including all animals for each predicted trait.
Fall 2024
Expected progeny difference (EPD) and $Value averages, standard deviations (SD) and minimum/maximum.| Trait | No. Records | No. EPD | Avg. | SD | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calving ease direct, % | 2,246,060 | 13,861,120 | 3 | 6 | -39 | 24 |
| Birth weight, lb. | 11,699,101 | 15,121,794 | 1.2 | 2.2 | -13.3 | 16.2 |
| Weaning weight direct, lb. | 11,909,587 | 15,121,794 | 33 | 24 | -83 | 131 |
| Yearling weight, lb. | 5,977,683 | 15,121,794 | 58 | 43 | -151 | 227 |
| Residual Average Daily Gain, lb./d | 37,552 | 2,435,024 | .22 | .06 | -.13 | .49 |
| Dry Matter Intake, lb. | 37,552 | 2,435,024 | .68 | .72 | -3.62 | 3.62 |
| Yearling height, in. | 1,146,063 | 3,574,628 | .5 | .4 | -2.3 | 2.6 |
| Scrotal circumference, cm | 1,292,210 | 4,374,986 | .67 | .56 | -3.71 | 3.80 |
| Docility, % | 413,969 | 2,704,154 | 16 | 8 | -47 | 44 |
| Foot Claw Set, score | 238,140 | 2,889,442 | .49 | .09 | -.01 | 1.00 |
| Foot Angle, score | 233,500 | 2,889,442 | .49 | .07 | .00 | 1.07 |
| Pap, mmHg | 31,232 | 2,211,355 | 1.14 | 1.54 | -6.55 | 10.53 |
| Hair Shed, score | 36,140 | 2,197,400 | .53 | .19 | -.41 | 1.60 |
| Heifer Pregnancy, % | 158,644 | 2,383,964 | 11.2 | 3.2 | -7.0 | 28.0 |
| Calving ease maternal, % | 2,246,060 | 13,861,120 | 6 | 5 | -40 | 23 |
| Maternal milk, lb. | 11,909,587 | 15,121,794 | 20 | 7 | -29 | 58 |
| Mature weight, lb. | 269,079 | 2,589,376 | 41 | 44 | -195 | 218 |
| Mature height, in. | 135,010 | 2,589,376 | .3 | .5 | -3.2 | 2.9 |
| Carcass weight, lb. | 145,632 | 5,696,235 | 28 | 20 | -74 | 131 |
| Marbling, score | 140,977 | 5,649,771 | .49 | .32 | -.83 | 3.62 |
| Ribeye area, sq. in. | 139,820 | 5,696,235 | .38 | .3 | -.94 | 2.15 |
| 12th-rib fat thickness, in. | 144,706 | 5,696,235 | .007 | .029 | -.168 | .247 |
| Ultrasound intramuscular fat, % | 2,835,956 | |||||
| Ultrasound ribeye area, sq. in. | 2,871,668 | |||||
| Ultrasound fat thickness, in. | 2,874,721 |
| Current Sires1 | No. Indexes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal Wean Calf Value ($M), $ per head | 29,265 | 60 | 17 | -21 | 140 |
| Wean Value ($W), $ per head | 29,473 | 59 | 16 | -45 | 108 |
| Feedlot Value ($F), $ per head | 29,266 | 92 | 22 | -13 | 167 |
| Grid Value ($G), $ per head | 27,562 | 49 | 19 | -6 | 141 |
| Beef Value ($B), $ per head | 27,532 | 143 | 35 | 1 | 274 |
| Combined Index ($C), $ per head | 27,524 | 244 | 49 | 28 | 430 |
| Cow Energy ($EN), savings, $/cow/year | 29,296 | -15 | 17 | -84 | 43 |
1Current Sires have at least one calf registered in the American Angus Association herdbook
within the past two years.
within the past two years.
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