EVALUATE sire performance records (EPD, ratios) Quiz 1 Created on May 31, 2021 EVALUATE sire performance records (EPD, ratios) Quiz 1 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? When evaluating prospective breeding animals, it is helpful to have an estimate of the genetic transmitting potential. When evaluating prospective market animals, it is helpful to have an estimate of the genetic transmitting potential. 2 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? The first performance records of beef cattle were primarily heights or weight gains measured at weaning or yearling ages. The first performance records of beef cattle were primarily weights or weight gains measured at weaning or yearling ages. 3 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? A reliable estimate of breeding value came with the advent of Expected Progeny Difference (EPD). A reliable estimate of breeding value came with the advent of Expected Potential Difference (EPD). 4 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? Milk is expressed as pounds of weaning weight due to maternal influence. Weaning weight is expressed as pounds of weaning weight due to maternal influence. 5 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? The first practical implementation of EPD came through National Dam Evaluation (NSE). The first practical implementation of EPD came through National Sire Evaluation (NSE). 6 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? Now National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) compares animals more reliably than NSE. Now National Calculated Evaluation (NCE) compares animals more reliably than NSE. 7 / 13 Which of the following items is/are a trait that is reported by all of the breed associations that conduct EPD analyses? Birth Weight Weaning Weight Overall Muscle Yearling Weight Milk 8 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? Birth Weight is weight in pounds at birth. Birth Weight is the weight of the mother when she gives birth. 9 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? Weaning Weights is weight in pounds at 105 days of age, excluding maternal influence. Weaning Weights is weight in pounds at 205 days of age, excluding maternal influence. 10 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? Yearling Weight is weight in pounds at 6 months of age, excluding maternal influence. Milk is expressed as pounds of weaning weight due to maternal influence. Yearling Weight is weight in pounds at 365 days of age, excluding maternal influence. Milk is expressed as pounds of weaning weight due to maternal influence. 11 / 13 Which of the following statements is/are true? EPD values are calculated as average relative deviations, not actual levels. EPD values are calculated as absolute relative deviations. 12 / 13 Breed associations calculate their own EPDs that are comparable only within the breed. True False 13 / 13 Current breed averages can be used to see where an individual stands within a breed and how a breed has changed over time. True False Your score isThe average score is 92% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz