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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-
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
or pasture is suggested. grain (depending on condition) until the bull is
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 aff ect libido, 5. Annual deworming and treating for lice when
semen quality and quantity. needed helps reduce stress and improves feed
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 Selling Procedure
Bulls and heifers were vaccinated by a licensed veteri- Cattle are ready for inspection now. All are aff ordably
narian as calves, including BovaShield Gold 5 (IBR, PI3, priced in the catalog. Please register as you arrive Feb-
BVD, BRSV) One Shot (Pasteurella, 7-Way, Blackleg and ruary 6. Sale order will be determined by the buyer in
Haemophilus), Inforce 3 intransal (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, order of registration. If your selection is called to the ring
poured for grubs and lice, and dewormed with an oral prior to your buyer number being called, you will have
wormer and Ivomec. The heifers were calfhood vacci- the privilege of raising the bid. Normally, some bulls sell
nated for brucellosis. at the listed price and some bring more if several buyers
Registration are interested in the same animal, but every buyer has an
equal opportunity to buy the bull of their choice.
On registered females, please give your name, address If you cannot attend February 5, we can make arrange-
and association number to the clerk and the seller will ments to have someone represent you on a least-cost
transfer at no cost to the buyer. On bulls, seller will pay basis. Satisfaction guaranteed.
this cost if you desire registration papers. Please notify
the clerk. Guarantee
Sale Procedure All cattle carry the standard breeding guarantee of the
respective breed association. Bulls will be semen evalu-
• All cattle are priced in the catalog at aff ordable prices.
ated with a certifi cate furnished. Bulls will be wintered
• No cattle are sold or reserved prior to 1 p.m., on a high roughage test ration, semen tested and ultra-
Saturday, February 5, 2022. sound scanned in March. You may pick up your bulls
Sale Order beginning April 1 or Loonans will deliver when in your
area. Most deliveries are made April 1 to May 10. Please
Bulls will sell fi rst, starting promptly at 1 p.m., Feb. 5, contact Loonans on cost of deliveries over 300 miles.
2022. None are sold or reserved ahead of time. We plan a
15-minute break following the opening round of the bull Motels
sale to allow buyers who need additional bulls to make Creston, IA (25 mi. east)
their selections. Super 8......................................................641-782-6541
Red Oak, IA (30 mi. west)
If you have any questions, give Judy or Rick a call.
Super 8......................................................712-623-6919
Adair, IA (36 mi. north)
Jesse James Super 8 .................................641-742-5251
Corning, IA (2260 Juniper Ave.)
The Corning Hotel ......................................641-418-8190
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