Question

choose the correct answer. which of these is one of the four epd chart pounds of difference categories used for choosing animals for production? performance traits birth date weaning age yearling weight

Explanation:

EPD (Expected Progeny Difference) charts are used in animal - breeding for production selection. Yearling weight is a common 'pounds of difference' category in EPD charts as it is related to the weight of the animal at a certain age which is an important production - related trait. Performance traits is a general term, birth date and weaning age are not 'pounds of difference' categories.

Answer:

D. Yearling weight