Page 5 - Loonan Stock Farm 44th Annual Red Angus & Red SimAngus Production Sale – Feb. 2, 2019 Bulls & Heifers

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-
Between the test period and start of breeding old can be retarded if not properly reconditioned
season, 8-13 lbs. of grain plus good quality hay after use as a yearling. Feeding 10-15 lbs. of
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
or inadequate nutrition can severely affect libido, 5. Annual deworming and treating for lice when
needed helps reduce stress and improves feed
semen quality and quantity.
effi 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 benefi ts of superior genetics.

Sale Terms & Conditions

Health Cattle are ready for inspection now. All are affordably
priced in the catalog. Please register as you arrive Feb-
Bulls and heifers were vaccinated by a licensed veteri-
ruary 2. Sale order will be determined by the buyer in
narian as calves, including BovaShield Gold 5 (IBR, PI3,
order of registration. If your selection is called to the ring
BVD, BRSV) One Shot (Pasteurella, 7-Way, Blackleg and
prior to your buyer number being called, you will have
Haemophilus), Inforce 3 intransal (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV,
the privilege of raising the bid. Normally, some bulls sell
poured for grubs and lice, and dewormed with an oral
at the listed price and some bring more if several buyers
wormer and Ivomec. The heifers were calfhood vacci-
are interested in the same animal, but every buyer has an
nated for brucellosis.
equal opportunity to buy the bull of their choice.
Registration If you cannot attend February 2nd, we can make ar-
On registered females, please give your name, address rangements to have someone represent you on a least-
and association number to the clerk and the seller will cost basis. Satisfaction guaranteed.
transfer at no cost to the buyer. On bulls, seller will pay Guarantee
this cost if you desire registration papers. Please notify
the clerk. All cattle carry the standard breeding guarantee of the
Sale Procedure respective breed association. Bulls will be semen evalu-
ated with a certifi cate furnished. Bulls will be wintered
• All cattle are priced in the catalog at affordable prices. on a high roughage test ration, semen tested and ultra-
• No cattle are sold or reserved prior to 1 p.m., sound scanned in March. You may pick up your bulls
Saturday, February 2, 2019. beginning April 1 or Loonans will deliver when in your
Sale Order area. Most deliveries are made April 1 to May 10. Please
contact Loonans on cost of deliveries over 300 miles.
Bulls will sell fi rst, starting promptly at 1 p.m., February Motels
2, 2019. None are sold or reserved ahead of time. We plan
a 15-minute break following the opening round of the Creston, IA (25 mi. east)
bull sale to allow buyers who need additional bulls to Super 8 ............................................ 641-782-6541
make their selections. Red Oak, IA (30 mi. west)
Heifers will sell following the break at approximately 3 Super 8 ............................................ 712-623-6919
p.m. and will be sold under the same procedures as the Adair, IA (36 mi. north)
Jesse James Super 8 ....................... 641-742-5251
bulls. If you have any questions, give Judy or Rick a call.
Selling Procedure

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