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Angus Non-Parent Bulls Average EPD
BW +1.8 WW +47 YW +86 MILK +22 IMF +.39 RE +.30 $B +55.76
$Value Indexes - What are they How do I use them
American Angus Association
$Values are multi-trait selection indexes expressed in dollars per
head to assist commercial beef producers by adding simplicity to
genetic selection decisions. A $Value has meaning only when used
in comparison to the $Value of another animal. For example, just
as with EPDs, variation in $Values between animals indicates average
expected differences in the relative value of progeny if random
mating is assumed and the calves are exposed to the same
environment.
How do I use them
$Values should be used to compliment the criteria that producers
already use when selecting bulls. The $Values are not designed
to be driven by a single trait, as an index is multi-trait by design.
These selection tools are the result of the application of industryrelevant
market values to Angus genetics for preweaning, feedlot
and carcass merit.
The $W, $F, $G and $B values on individual animals and the Sire
Evaluation Report may be viewed at www.angus.org.
American Angus Association
3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506
816-383-5100
ahir@angus.org www.angus.org
Auctioneers
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$Value Indexes
$ Indexes
$W $F $G $B
+26.89 +27.20 +25.22 +55.76
Weaned Calf Value ($W): An index 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 expressed in dollars per head, is
the expected average difference in future progeny performance for
postweaning performance compared to progeny of other sires.
Grid Value ($G): An index expressed in dollars per head, is
the expected average difference in future progeny performance for
carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires.
Beef Value ($B): An index 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. The $B value combines the contributions of $F and $G.
Lynn Weishaar - 605-866-4670 Scott Weishaar - 701-872-5299
Livestock Publication Representatives
Vern Frey..................................American Angus Association................701-537-5383
Scott Ressler............................ND Stockmen’s Association..................701-223-2522
Scott Dirk.................................Tri-State Livestock News......................605-456-1499
Terry Robinson.........................Farm & Ranch Guide............................ 701-225-4905
Harry Kerr................................Bowman Auction Market......................701-523-5922
Kris Petersen ...........................The Cattle Business Weekly..................701-377-2345
Kirby Goettsch..........................Western Ag Reporter ...........................605-226-8925
Jerry Gliko.................................Western Livestock Journal....................406-277-3001
Dustin Carter............................Livestock Plus......................................712-898-9972
Jay George................................United Livestock Brokers.....................605-391-6230
If you are unable to attend the sale, any of these representatives would be happy to evaluate the cattle and bid for you.