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Bull Test Information
| General Rules |
The tests are open to
all recognized beef breeds. The bulls will be fed a
complete growing-finishing ration designed to allow maximum
growth, but not intended to over condition fast gaining
bulls. Coarse grass hay will also be provided to the
bulls throughout the test. Progress reports will be
mailed after the 56, 84, and 112 day weights. |
| Requirements
of the Consigners |
Our
facilities will accommodate 100 bulls, therefore all bulls
must be pre-entered. We reserve the right to limit the
number of entries per consignor in case the number entered
exceeds our capacity, consideration will be given to
breeders who routinely test bulls at Connors State College.
Bulls will be received between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. on the delivery dates. If a different delivery
date is needed, contact the test supervisor. Bulls for the
fall test must have been born in Sept., Oct. or November of
previous year. Bulls for the spring test must have been
born in Jan., Feb. or March of the previous year. Breeders
are encouraged to register their bulls and obtain EPD
information as early as possible. |
| Health
Regulations |
All bulls
should comply with state and federal requirements
for transporting to the test station.
All calves should be pre-conditioned by weaning and
having the following vaccinations at least three
weeks prior to delivery: Consult your veterinarian
for his recommendations.
A. Blackleg and Malignant Edema
B. Bovine respiratory disease or shipping fever
C. IBR (rednose)
D. BVD (bovine virus diarrhea)
E. Leptospirosis
F. Clostridium Perfringens, type C & D
All bulls should be free of warts, ringworm or
mange.
All bulls should be wormed and treated for grubs and
lice before arrival.
Horned bulls need to be dehorned or have their horns
tipped.
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| Sale |
The top
performing (ADG and WDA) 75 bulls will be sold at
the conclusion of the test with the following
exceptions:
1. Bulls not having a satisfactory breeding
soundness evaluation, including a semen test, as
determined by a licensed veterinarian.
2. Bulls with a Beef Improvement Federation frame
score of less
than 5.
3. Bulls that are unsound or have a bad disposition.
4. Bulls with any communicable diseases.
5. Bulls that do not have appropriate registration
and transfer papers.
Consignors must guarantee all bulls to be sound
breeders. Sales cost are prorated among the bulls
going through the sale on a per head basis. The
total sales cost per bull, including clipping, semen
testing, bleeding and health papers, labor,
advertising, auctioneer and other expenses will be
approximately $125.00.
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| Cost |
Each bull
will be charged a $125.00 pen fee to cover the cost
of the facility, labor, booster shots, parasite
control, mail outs, minor health treatments and
miscellaneous costs. Professional veterinary
services are on a per call basis and will be billed
to the owner of the bull treated. Feed is purchased
in bulk and billed to the owner on the basis of the
weight of his bull(s) in relation to the total
weight of all bulls on the test. The feed cost per
bull will vary with their size, however, last year
it ranged from about $325.00 to $425.00 per head. |
| General
Considerations |
Every effort
to safeguard the health and well-being of all test
animals will be made. Professional veterinary
service will be obtained when thought necessary at
consignors expense. Connors State College and its
personnel have no obligation or responsibility to
procure casualty insurance on the test bulls. If the
owner thinks insurance is desirable, he should
obtain it before the bulls are delivered to the
test. Connors State College and its personnel will
not be responsible for loss or injury of any bulls
due to injury, sickness, death, fire, theft or any
other cause. |
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