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Expected Progeny Difference Means, Standard Deviations and Ranges Trait Avg SD Min Max Growth and Maternal EPDs Calving Ease Direct % 2 5 -3 20 Birth wt. lb. 1.6 2.3 -11.6 15.2 Weaning direct, lb. 21 18 -61 99 Yearling wt., lb. 39 32 -81 154 Yearling ht., in. .3 .3 -2.0 2.4 Scrotal cir., cm. .15 .45 -3.62 3.17 Maternal milk, lb. 10 9 -38 48 Ultrasound Body Composition EPDs Intramuscular fat, % .05 .16 -.75 1.09 Ribeye area, sq. in. .09 .23 -1.10 1.52 Fat thickness, in. .002 .014 -.074 .151 Wean Value ($W), $ per head 23.30 5.37 -15.47 45.22 Feedlot Value ($F), $ per head 18.78 13.06 -55.87 85.20 Grid Value ($G), $ per head 14.98 7.27 -25.03 45.00 Beef Value ($B), $ per head 31.32 11.88 -100.42 66.64 All EPD's in this Sire Directory are based on the Spring 2008 Sire Evaluation.