Federal LCA Commons: Advancing Environmental Information and Labeling
Federal LCA Commons is a collaborative platform for advancing environmental information and labeling through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and the Nutrition Label Analogy. This initiative aims to enhance data reliability, standardization, and market uptake, facilitating major industrial
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Understanding Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) in Beef Cattle Selection
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) in beef cattle breeding predict future offspring performance based on genetic merit. They help compare animals as parents and aid in selecting for traits like birth weight, weaning weight, and yearling weight. Combining EPDs with visual appraisal improves decision
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Understanding Swine EPDs for Effective Selection
Swine Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) play a crucial role in selecting breeding stock by predicting various performance traits. This guide covers the definition of EPDs, their significance in selection, and specific EPDs like Number Born Alive, Days to 250 Pounds, and more. Learn about indices l
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