| The EPD Herd Analyzer is a web-based charting tool that allows you to see EPD values and investigate EPD relationships between your herd and the national herd. It is now possible to identify alpacas with superior fiber trait EPDs. This information is essential for selecting breeding partners and as an aid in valuation of individual alpacas. EPDs of six economically important alpaca fiber traits can be viewed, compared and analyzed.
1. Mean Fiber Diameter (MFD)
2. Standard Deviation of Mean Fiber Diameter (this reflects MFD uniformity)
3. Annualized Total Fleece Weight@(FW) (includes neck, legs, belly & blanket)
4. Annualized Mean Stable Length (MSL)
5. Mean Fiber Curvature (MFC)
6. Percent Medullated Fibers (MED)
The EPD Herd Analyzer provides three chart types and seven selection criteria. It offers over 7,000 chart possibilities, plus an interactive grid that lists EPDs for all alpacas.
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