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Care and Management of Yearling Bulls

We occasionally receive questions regarding the prop- 4. Following the 60-day breeding season, proper
er care and management of yearling bulls. The follow- nutrition can pay big dividends in future devel-
ing suggestions came from other seedstock producers opment and usefulness of the young bull. This is
and extension beef specialists: a very critical age as they start losing their teeth
at 18-24 months of age and cannot utilize rough-
1. Yearling bulls coming off test need to be in good
condition in order to withstand the expected age as well as with permanent teeth. Research
100-300 lbs. weight loss during breeding season. indicates that a bull’s usefulness as a two-year-
old can be retarded if not properly reconditioned
Between the test period and start of breeding
after use as a yearling. Feeding 10-15 lbs. of
season, 8-13 lbs. of grain plus good quality hay
grain (depending on condition) until the bull is
or pasture is suggested.
two years old, will help recover the lost weight
2. During breeding season, young bulls are still and provide the nutrition needed for continued
growing in addition to their breeding duties. Se- growth.
men production takes 60 days and poor pasture
5. Annual deworming and treating for lice when
or inadequate nutrition can severely affect libido,
needed helps reduce stress and improves feed
semen quality and quantity.
ef ciency.
3. A maximum 60-day breeding season is suggested
for yearling bulls, or rotation, to allow them time These guidelines were developed by beef specialist to
to rest. help maximize the bene ts of superior genetics.

Sale Terms & Conditions

Health Selling Procedure
Bulls and heifers were vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian as Cattle are ready for inspection now. All are affordably priced in
calves, including BovaShield Gold 5 (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV) One the catalog. Please register as you arrive Feb. 4. Sale order will be
Shot (Pasteurella, 7-Way, Blackleg and Haemophilus), Inforce 3 determined by the buyer in order of registration. If your selection
intransal (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, poured for grubs and lice, and is called to the ring prior to your buyer number being called, you
dewormed with an oral wormer and Ivomec. The bulls received a will have the privilege of raising the bid. Normally, some bulls
booster C&D toxoid shot in November and the heifers were calf- sell at the listed price and some bring more if several buyers are
hood vaccinated for brucellosis. interested in the same animal, but every buyer has an equal op-
Registration portunity to buy the bull of their choice.
If you cannot attend February 4th, we can make arrangements
On registered females, please give your name, address and as- to have someone represent you on a least-cost basis. Satisfaction
sociation number to the clerk and the seller will transfer at no cost guaranteed.
to the buyer. Unregistered females were priced without papers
to keep the cost down for the buyer. If registration is desired on Guarantee
unregistered animals that are eligible for registry, seller will handle All cattle carry the standard breeding guarantee of the respective
the paper work with the buyer to pay $20 per head. On bulls, seller breed association. Bulls will be semen evaluated with a certi cate
will pay this cost if you desire registration papers. Please notify the furnished. Bulls will be wintered on a high roughage test ration,
clerk. semen tested and ultrasound scanned in March. You may pick up
Sale Procedure your bulls beginning April 1 or Loonans will deliver when in your
area. Most deliveries are made April 1 to May 10. Please contact
• All cattle are priced in the catalog at affordable prices.
Loonans on cost of deliveries over 300 miles.
• No cattle are sold or reserved prior to 1 p.m.,
Saturday, February 4, 2017. Motels
Sale Order Corning, IA

LaConnE Motel .............................. 641-322-4003
Bulls will sell  rst, starting promptly at 1 p.m., February 4, 2017. (Very clean and reasonable)
None are sold or reserved ahead of time. We plan a 15-minute Creston, IA (25 mi. east)
break following the opening round of the bull sale to allow buyers Super 8 ............................................ 641-782-6541
who need additional bulls to make their selections. Red Oak, IA (30 mi. west)
Heifers will sell following the break at approximately 3 p.m. and Super 8 ............................................ 712-623-6919
will be sold under the same procedures as the bulls. If you have Adair, IA (36 mi. north)
any questions, give Judy or Rick a call. Jesse James Super 8 ....................... 641-742-5251
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