5 Questions
Which term best describes the numeric value that represents the difference in production a pork producer could expect from future offspring of a sire and dam?
Expected Progeny Difference
What type of EPD is more desirable for traits like number born alive, 21-day litter weight, and pounds of lean?
Positive EPD
What type of EPD is more desirable for back fat and days to 250 pounds?
Negative EPD
What does NBA stand for in swine EPD terminology?
Number Born Alive
What does the term 'parity' refer to in swine EPD terminology?
The number of litters a sow has produced
Test your knowledge of Swine EPD Terminology and learn how to interpret Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) values. Understand the significance of positive and negative EPDs for traits like number born alive (NBA), 21 day litter weight, and pounds.
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