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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 develop-
ing suggestions came from other seedstock producers ment and usefulness of the young bull. This is a
and extension beef specialists: very critical age as they start losing their teeth at
18-24 months of age and cannot utilize roughage
1. Yearling bulls coming off test need to be in good
condition in order to withstand the expected 100- as well as with permanent teeth. Research indi-
300 lbs. weight loss during breeding season. Be- cates that a bull’s usefulness as a two-year-old can
tween the test period and start of breeding season, be retarded if not properly reconditioned after use
8-13 lbs. of grain plus good quality hay or pasture as a yearling. Feeding 10-15 lbs. of grain (depend-
is suggested. ing on condition) until the bull is two years old,
will help recover the lost weight and provide the
2. During breeding season, young bulls are still nutrition needed for continued growth.
growing in addition to their breeding duties. Se-
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 ef-
semen quality and quantity. ficiency.
3. A maximum 60-day breeding season is suggested These guidelines were developed by beef specialist to
for yearling bulls, or rotation, to allow them time help maximize the benefits of superior genetics.
to rest.

Sale Terms & Conditions

Health Selling Procedure
Bulls and heifers were vaccinated by a licensed veteri- Cattle are ready for inspection now. All are affordably
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 3. 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 vaccinated the privilege of raising the bid. Normally, some bulls sell
for brucellosis. at the listed price and some bring more if several buyers
Sale Procedure are interested in the same animal, but every buyer has an
equal opportunity to buy the bull of their choice.
• All cattle are priced in the catalog at affordable prices. If you cannot attend February 3, we can make arrange-
• No cattle are sold or reserved prior to 1 p.m., ments to have someone represent you on a least-cost
Saturday, February 3, 2024. basis. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Sale Order Guarantee
Bulls will sell first, starting promptly at 1 p.m., Feb. 3, All cattle carry the standard breeding guarantee of the
2024. None are sold or reserved ahead of time. We plan respective breed association. Bulls will be semen evalu-
a 15-minute break following the opening round of the bull ated with a certificate furnished. Bulls will be wintered on
sale to allow buyers who need additional bulls to make a high roughage test ration, semen tested and ultrasound
their selections. scanned in March. You may pick up your bulls beginning

If you have any questions, give Judy or Rick a call. April 1 or Loonans will deliver when in your area. Most
deliveries are made April 1 to May 10. Please contact
Loonans on cost of deliveries over 300 miles.
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