Beef Briefs (Continued from Page D 2) cular trait. An EPD is, genetically, the average value for a particular trait of the gametes (the genes going from a sire to an offspring in a given mating) produced by a bull. It is further expressed as a deviation from the average of all of the bulls being compared (Bull A has an EPD of 2.6, while Bull B has an EPD of - 4.1). How this information is used THE SPREADER THAT’S BUILT LIKE Constructed for longer spreader life and less spreader problems! • One piece, seam free sides, flareboards and wear strips to reduce leakage. • Clad-Tuff™ floor - durable, eases movement of material. :nnsylvania Alrvllla FARMERS EQ. & SUPPLY CO., INC. 717 862-3967 or 3968 Bechtelevllle MILLER EQUIPMENT 215-845-2911 Bethel ZIMMERMAN’S FARM SERVICE 717-933-4114 Canton WYNNE'S OARAGE 717-673-8456 £utillX ERNEST SHOVER FARM EQUIPMENT 19 West South St 717-249-2239 CARLISLE FARM SERVICE 717-243-4419 Cochranvllle STOLTZFUS FARM SERVICE 215-593-2407 Creeeon HINES EQUIPMENT 814 886-4183 Bellwood 814 742-817 depends on the particular needs and goals of the breeder. For example, a breeder who cannot intensively manage cows during the calving season may want to find a bull with good EPD’s for low birth weight while at least keeping EPD’s for growth traits like weaning and yearling weight near zero (average for the breed) or above. Another breeder, however, may manage his cows differently during calving and feeds out all of his calves. He may then want to select bulls for high EPD’s for growth and carcass traits. The important thing is the wealth of Stop in and see the 3600 Series Spreaders today. They’re built the way a spreader should be built! Dovar GEORGE N. GROSS, INC. Eaaton FANCY FURROW FARMS AG. EQ. HEISEY 215-252-8828 Gettysburg YINGLING’S IMPLEMENTS Greeneeetle MEYERS IMPLEMENTS, INC. Honeedale MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC SEE YOUR NEW IDEA DEALER TODAY 717-292-1673 Enhrata ROY H. SUCH, INC. RD 2 717-859-2441 717-359-4848 717-597-2176 Hamburg SHARTLESVILLE FARM SERVICE RD 1 215-488-1025 H. Daniel Wenger, Prop. 717 729-7117 Jeraev Shore THOMAS L. DUNLAP 717 398 1391 information that is available and the accuracy with which it can be used. EVERY BULL BUYER SHOULD INSIST ON HAVING THIS INFORMATION AVAIL ABLE TO HIM FROM THE BREEDER. While fertility tests and genetic evaluation can be important tools to the breeder, a good close look at the bull is still needed. Structural soundness, condition, and temper ament are also traits of consideration. Where can bulls be found? Pen nsylvania is blessed with many progressive purebred breeders of IH new IHr er should be built! NEW IDEA Jw—vtown WILLIAM F. WELLIVER 717-437-2430 Jen—town FARM EQUIP., INC. RD 1 717-865-4526 Kllnorttown STANLEY’S FARM SERVICE 717-648-2088 Lebanon (Fonlanal UMBERGER'S OF FONTANA RD 4 717-867-5161 Mahallav HUTTON FARM EQUIPMENT 814-277 5504 Manhalm N G. HERSHEY AND SON 717-665-2271 Maxatawnv N H FLICKER & SONS, INC 215 683 7252 Mill Hall DUNKLE AND SRIEB 717 726 3115 Maw Holland ABC GROFF, INC 717 354 4191 many breeds. Contact your local Extension agent for those in your area, or the breed representative of your choice. Another opportunity to find bulls is at the Pennsylvania • Constant Velocity PTO for smoother operation • Single Gear Box enclosed for protection. • Low Profile Hydraulic Endgate for height restricted areas. Oakland Mill* PEOPLES SALES & SERVICE, INC. C.J. WONSIOLER BROS. 215-536-1935 Ravnoldavllla McGARVEY EQUIP., INC. 814-653-9637 MARYLAND Churchvllla WALTER G COALE, INC Lancaster Farming Saturday, February 6, 1988-D3 717-463-2735 Quakarlown Quarrvvllla A L. HERR A BRO. 717-786-3521 Spring Mills RT. 45 SALES A SERVICE RD 1 814 422-8805 State Collage R.T. MARKLE 1841 Pine Hall Drive 814-237-3141 Tunkhannock ACE- JURISTA, INC 717 836 2610 301 734 7722 301 879 1434 Tested Bull Sale to be held at Penn State on Friday, March 25 at 12:00 noon. For more information about this sale, contact either me or Glenn Eberly at 814-238-2527. FrxUrlck KNOTT I. GEISBERT, INC RD 2 301-662 3800 Heqerstown ANTIETAM FORD TRACTOR 301-791-1200 Untbw WERTZ GARAGE, INC. 301-374-2672 Rising Sun BIGGS, INC. 301-658 5531 NEW JERSEY Bridgeton LESLIE FOGG INC 609 935 5145 Columbus REED BROS EQUIPMENT 609 298 3441 WEST VIRGINIA Martinsburg BENDERS FARM SERVICE INC 304 267 8707
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