Table 1. Changes in USDA Economic Statistic
| 2006 | 2010 | |
| Value of Fat (per lb.) | $1.50 | $1.63 |
| Value of Protein | $1.95 | $1.94 |
| Feed Cost to Milk Price Ratio | 31% | 41% |
| Average Milk Hauling Costs | $0.50 | $0.57 |
| Replacement Costs | $1,800 | $2,100 |
| Value of a Heifer Calf | $450 | $250 |
| Value of PTA Somatic Cell Score | $58 | $62 |
Table 2. Trait Weightings for Each USDA Profit Index.
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Relative Value (%) |
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| Trait | LNM | CM | FM |
| Protein | 16 | 25 | 0 |
| Fat | 19 | 13 | 20 |
| Milk | 19 | 13 | 19 |
| Productive Life | 22 | 15 | 22 |
| Somatic Cell Score | -10 | -9 | -5 |
| Udder | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Feet & Legs | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Body Size | -6 | -4 | -6 |
| Daughter Pregnancy Rate | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| Calving Ability $ | 5 | 3 | 5 |
Table 3. Expected Genetic Gain Per Decade
| Traits | Breeding Value Change Per Decade |
| Protein | 43 |
| Fat | 76 |
| Milk | 1,375 |
| Productive Life | 10 |
| Somatic Cell Score | -0.45 |
| Udder | 0.8 |
| Feet & Legs | 0.8 |
| Body Size | -0.98 |
| Daughter Pregnancy Rate | 3.5 |
| Calving Ability $ | 30 |
