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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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