These figures can be used to determine how individual animals compare to current breed average. Every association calculates EPD independently, so these averages can not be used to compare breeds. For instance, the yearling EPD of +71.5 for Angus compared to +35.2 for Charolais does not mean the Angus breed averages 36.3 pounds heavier than Charolais.

Note that most of the averages are not zero. They are calculated in relation to breed average for some base year, which varies for each breed.

Other EPD values calculated by some breeds include various combinations of calving ease, gestation length, scrotal circumference, yearling hip height, mature weight, mature height, docility, stayability (longevity in the herd), carcass weight, ribeye area, fat thickness, cutability(percent lean), and marbling. For a full genetic evaluation report containing all EPD values, contact the particular breed association office.

 

Most Recent Breed Average EPD Value*
Breed	Birth Weight	Weaning Weight	Yearling Weight	Milk
Angus	+2.3	+40.0	+74.0	+20.0
BeefMaster	+0.4	+7.0	+12.0	+2.0
Brahman	+1.8	+14.0	+23.0	+6.0
Brangus	+2.2	+24.0	+39.0	+8.0
Braunvieh	0.0	+3.0	+6.0	0.0
Charolais	+1.3	+21.0	+38.0	+6.0
Chianina	+1.4	+40.0	+72.0	+9.0
Gelbvieh	+1.7	+41.0	+74.0	+18.0
Hereford	+3.7	+39.0	+65.0	+15.0
Limousin	+1.9	+38.0	+71.0	+19.0
MaineAnjou	+2.4	+39.0	+78.0	+19.0
Red Angus	+0.4	+30.0	+52.0	+16.0
Salers	+1.1	+16.0	+27.0	+8.0
Shorthorn	+1.8	+14.0	+22.0	+2.0
Simmental	+1.7	+33.0	+58.0	+5.0
South Devon	0.0	+20.0	+27.0	+8.0
Tarentaise	+1.5	+4.0	+11.0	+1.0
These are within-breed averages. They can not be used to compare breeds. *All numbers have been rounded except for birth weight.

 

Updated June, 2007
**Averages compiled by U.S. Meat Animal Research Center