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PRODUCTION
Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which an sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.
Birth Weight EPD (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Weaning Weight EPD (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Weight EPD (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Height EPD (YH), is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling height, expressed in inches, compared to the that of other sires.
Scrotal Circumference EPD (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires.
MATERNAL
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire's daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.
Maternal Milk EPD (Milk), is a predictor of a sire's genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf's weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.
Herds (MkH) indicate the number of herds from which daughters are reported.
Daughters (MkD) reflects the number of daughters that have progeny weaning weight records included in the analysis.
Mature Weight EPD (MW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.
Mature Height EPD (MH),expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire's daughters compared to daughters of other sires.
Cow Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollars savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). Components for computing the cow $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size.
CARCASS
Carcass Weight EPD (CW), expressed in pounds is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Marbling EPD (Marb), expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Ribeye Area EPD (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Fat Thickness EPD (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Percent Retail Product EPD (%RP), is a predictor of the difference in pounds of salable retail product of a given sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Group/progeny (Grp/Pg) reflects the number of contemporary groups and the number of carcasses for each sire included in the analysis.
ULTRASOUND
Intramuscular Fat EPD (%IMF), is a predictor of the difference in a sire's progeny for percent intramuscular fat in the ribeye muscle compared to other sires.
Ribeye Area EPD (RE), is a predictor of the difference in square inches of ultrasound ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to the progeny of other sires.
Fat Thickness EPD (FAT),expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in ultrasound fat thickness at the 12th rib of a sire's progeny compared to the progeny of other sires. It includes the weighted average of 60% of the rib fat measurement and 40% of the rump fat measurement.
Percent Retail Product EPD (%RP) is a predictor of the difference in pounds of salable retail product as derived from ultrasound measures of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Group/progeny (GP/PG) is the number of contemporary groups and number of progeny considered in this analysis.
$VALUE INDEXES
$Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes, expressed in dollars per head, to assist beef producers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment. More Info
Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for preweaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk, and mature cow size.
Feedlot Value ($F), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires.
Grid Value ($G), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires.
Quality Grade ($QG) $QG represents the quality grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $QG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade. The carcass marbling (Marb) EPD and ultrasound-derived percent intramuscular fat (%IMF) EPD contribute to $QG.
Yield Grade ($YG) $YG represents the yield grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $YG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield. It provides a multi-trait approach to encompass ribeye, fat thickness and weight into an economic value for red meat yield.
Beef Value ($B), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires.
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A*L*O*T Angus Association
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Terms & Conditions
Suggested* sale terms and conditions, American Angus Association, March 21, 1994.
Except for those stated in the below terms and conditions, there are no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the cattle being sold at this auction.
The warranties and guarantees set forth in the "Terms and Conditions" are in lieu of all other warranties, either expressed or implied, and the remedies provided therein shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the buyer, or any party claiming through buyer, for any breach of warranty or guarantee therein provided, and all other obligations or liabilities.
BIDDING 1. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve. The person in charge will settle any disputes as to bids, and his decision on such matters shall be final.
TERMS 1. Terms of sale are cash unless satisfactory credit arrangements, including any possible reservation of security interest by vendor, have been made with vendor previous to sale.
PURCHASER'S RISK 1. Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold; but it shall be the obligation of the seller to see that animals are fed and cared for free of charge to purchaser, until loaded for shipment or until the expiration of (48) hours after the sale, whichever occurs sooner.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY 1. A transferred certificate of registry will be furnished to the purchaser for each animal within (45) days following date of sale or receipt of full payment.
HEALTH 1. All animals are eligible for interstate shipment; except as otherwise announced. Interstate health papers will be furnished for each animal requiring T.B. and Bangs tests in accordance with Federal Regulations. A certificate of vaccination will be furnished for each animal that has been vaccinated for Bangs disease.
A.I. SERVICE CERTIFICATES 1. A.I. Service Certificates shall be furnished by the seller, on demand of the buyer, at no cost to the buyer, for all females bred artificially to bulls not owned by the seller.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Any changes from information of any kind in this catalog will be announced from the auction box and such announcements shall take precedence.
BREEDING GUARANTEE 1. All animals are guaranteed to be breeders, with the exception of: a) Calves under twelve months of age; b) Animals shown by purchaser after sale (in cases of animals shown after purchase the breeding guarantees, if any shall be such as agreed upon between the seller and the buyer); c) Injury or disease occurring after sale; d) Gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the purchaser.
2. BULLS are guaranteed breeders if not allowed to run with the herd until at least 14 months of age. Any bull which settles cows by natural service and passes a fertility test made by competent veterinarians, mutually agreed upon by buyer and seller, during any 6 month period of trial (provided for in paragraph 2 of the section of these sales terms and conditions entitled "Option and Privilege of Return and Adjustment") shall be considered a breeder. Any guarantees with respect to the ability to freeze semen shall be by separate agreement between the buyer and seller.
3. Safe in Calf Females have been examined by a competent veterinarian and are so guaranteed.
4. Served Females are not guaranteed to be in calf,
5. Pasture-bred Females have been exposed but are not guaranteed to be in calf.
6. Open Females have not been served and are so guaranteed,
7. DONOR FEMALES 1. (a) A female which has been used in an embryo transfer program is not guaranteed to be a breeder after date of sale unless by separate agreement between the buyer and seller. (b) A female is not guaranteed to be a breeder after date of sale, when that female is to be used, or attempted to be used, in an embryo transfer program, unless by separate agreement between the buyer and seller.
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seller offers each animal with a readable tattoo corresponding to its registration.
2. Buyer agrees to check tattoos for accuracy.
3. In those cases where a nickname is used, it shall be accompanied by the official registered name and number of the animal.
OPTIONS AND PRIVILEGES OF RETURN OR ADJUSTMENT
1. All claims for adjustment or refund must be made in writing either within six months of the sale date or no later than six months after the animal reaches 18 months of age, with the exception of claims involving dwarfs or misrepresentation of service sire.
2. In the event an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the animal may be returned to the farm of the seller if in good condition and complying with the health requirements of the seller's state. The seller shall be entitled to six months trial following the return of the animal in which to prove that the animal is a breeder. If at the end of six months the seller is unable to prove the animal is a breeder, the seller shall, at the option of the buyer, replace the animal with another of equal value or refund the purchase price. The return of the full purchase price shall in any case be deemed full satisfaction and settlement.
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