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What does EPD stand for in the context of swine production?
What does EPD stand for in the context of swine production?
- Effective Progeny Determination
- Estimated Production Difference
- Expected Progeny Difference (correct)
- Estimated Progeny Difference
For which trait is a positive EPD more desirable in swine production?
For which trait is a positive EPD more desirable in swine production?
- Number born alive (correct)
- Days to 250 pounds
- 21-day Litter Weight
- Back fat
What does the term 'parity' refer to in swine production?
What does the term 'parity' refer to in swine production?
- Inherited from a mother
- The act of being a mother
- The number of litters a sow has produced (correct)
- Related through a mother
What is the significance of a negative EPD in swine production?
What is the significance of a negative EPD in swine production?
What does the term 'Maternal' imply in the context of swine production?
What does the term 'Maternal' imply in the context of swine production?
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EPD
EPD
Expected Progeny Difference in swine genetics.
Positive EPD
Positive EPD
Indicates more desirable traits, like number born alive.
Parity
Parity
The number of litters a sow has produced.
Negative EPD
Negative EPD
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Maternal
Maternal
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