The ASA and RAAA will be changing to a common database for EPD evaluation in the fall of 2012. Which of the following statements about this is not true?

• A. The combined base will make it easier for everyone to see the EPD differences between breeds
• B. The new scale will result in new EPD averages for every trait, for both Red Angus and Simmental
• C. Changing the base will change the percentile ranks of the animals within both breeds
• D. None of the above (all three statements are true)

Answer: (C)