Secondly, comparing and ranking the bulls EPDs against the breed gives you a method to help determine the economic value of a prospective bull. For example, let's say you are trying to improve the marbling score or quality grade of your cattle when harvested. Obviously, if you find an Angus bull prospect that is 0.30 of greater the would have a greater economic value to your program than a 0.10 Marbling EPD bull. Like all the other bull comparisons we do in buying, EPD comparison is extremely valuable in purchasing bulls. Use these tools to your best advantage, your future competitiveness depends on it.
Fence cows out of ponds.
Keeps cows from getting stuck in the mud and helps water quality. Beware of gras tetany. Add magnesium to mineral. Vaccinate calves for blackleg. Vaccinate cows for BVD, IBR, and lepto at least 3 weeks prior to breeding.