Question: Select these rams as terminal sires for the Katahdin flock described above. These Texel rams are in consideration for terminal sire use to produce crossbred
Select these rams as terminal sires for the Katahdin flock described above. These Texel rams are in consideration for terminal sire use to produce crossbred market lambs from a Katahdin ewe flock. Lambs are direct marketed to a local distributor at 100-120 pounds as pasture-raised.
| Estimated Breeding Values (EBV) | ||||||||
| Ram ID | DOB | Codon 171 | Actual WWT (lbs) | PWWT (kg) | EMD (mm) | Fat (mm) | PFEC (%) | Carcass + Index |
| 9001 | 1/22/2019 | QR | 79.4 | 2.7 | 0.5 | -1.5 | -15 | 126.3 |
| 9019 | 2/5/2019 | RR | 65.6 | 6.5 | -0.1 | -3.8 | -38 | 145.9 |
| 9020 | 2/5/2019 | RR | 56.0 | 7.2 | -0.6 | -3.6 | -38 | 142.3 |
| 9083 | 3/28/2019 | QR | 35.6 | 4.2 | 0.2 | -1.6 | -20 | 127.7 |
| Breed average | 3.1 | -0.1 | -1.3 | 0 | 117.1 | |||
What ram has the greatest growth potential?
Between rams 9001 and 9020, what will be the difference in progeny weight at 120 days of age? Express your answer in lbs.
If lamb price is $1.90/lb., what would be the expected revenue difference (per lamb) between progeny of ram 9001 and 9020?
Which ram is the heaviest muscled?
Which ram has the potential to generate offspring with the lowest USDA Yield Grade?
What traits make up the Carcass + Index?
Which rams are superior compared to breed average for parasite resistance?
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