EYE Muscle Area (EMA) is a trait often discussed by producers as being a desirable trait to include in their selection decisions. However narrowing down the reason as to why that trait is so desirable often results in some generally vague responses.
Mostly the response is that increased EMA is a good thing, as it means more muscling and potentially, more valuable animals.
While the intent of these responses is generally correct, it is worth spending a little more time to understand what EMA descriptions mean, and if it is a priority trait for producers to include when seeking to increase…
