Decoding Milk EPDs: A Deep Dive into Breeding Decisions
From Over the Hump by B.R. Cutrer Inc.
January 7, 2026 · 47 min · Season 1 · Episode 56
About this episode
Rachel and Brandon discuss Milk EPDs in Brahman cattle breeding, focusing on its genetic implications and practical challenges.
In this episode of Over the Hump, Rachel and Brandon break down Milk EPDs in Brahman cattle breeding after a question from an international client. Rachel and Brandon explore how Milk EPD measures the genetic ability of a bull's daughters to produce milk and its influence on weaning weight. They discuss the challenges in understanding and utilizing Milk EPD, the reliability of EPD data, and share insights from their research and practical experience. Find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts!
People in this episode
Hosts: Rachel, Brandon
Topics covered
- Milk EPDs
- Brahman cattle breeding
- genetic ability
- weaning weight
- challenges in breeding
- reliability of EPD data
Keywords
- Milk EPD
- Brahman cattle
- breeding decisions
- genetic ability
- weaning weight
- EPD data
- cattle breeding
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brahman, Over the Hump
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