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Farm Acronyms
basic acronyms and definitions
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09/10/2010

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EPD
Definition
Estimated Progeny Difference - provide estimates of the genetic value of an animal as a parent.
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PTA
Definition
Predicted Transmitting Ability - Estimate of genetic transmitting ability (i.e one half of the breeding value) of dairy bulls. Estimated amount by which daughters of a bull will differ from the breed average.
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EBV
Definition
Estimated Breeding Value - An estimate of an individual's true breeding value for a trait based on the performance of the individual and close relatives for the trait.
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USDA
Definition
United States Department of Agriculture
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TMR
Definition
Total Mix Ration
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CAFO
Definition
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation- a facility where large numbers of farm animals are confined, fed, and raised, such as dairy and beef cattle feedlots, hog production facilities, and closed poultry houses.
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AI
Definition
Artificial Insemination - The introduction of semen into the female reproductive tract (usually the cervix or uterus) by a technique other than natural service.
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AQHA
Definition
American Quarter Horse Association
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PETA
Definition
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
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AQHA
Definition
American Quarter Horse Association
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BSE
Definition
Bovine Spongeform Encepholopothy (mad cow disease)
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