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Black Angus dam and calf in a polished Texas pasture sceneSCI FIELD GUIDE · DAM + PAIR

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Dam & Cow-Calf Pair Buyer’s Field Guide

Judge the dam, the calf at her side, and the value of the pair as one working investment for your herd.

Maternal function · Pair value · Herd fit

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01

CED — Calving Ease Direct

Compares the genetic contribution to a calf being born unassisted, evaluated using first-calf-heifer births. It is a comparison, not a promised calving outcome.

02

DOC — Docility

Predicts genetic differences in offspring temperament. A favorable EPD does not certify that the female in front of you is safe to handle.

Inside the complete guide

Keep the full reference beside you at the sale.

  • All six maternal priorities, with abbreviation definitions
  • Which direction is favorable: higher or lower
  • Physical inspection and herd-fit checklists
  • EPDs versus what you can see in the pen
  • A 30-second, sale-day pre-bid check
  • A mobile reference for the barn, annual sale or online auction
  • Cow-calf pair value and keep / sell questions

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