RAISED BY CATTLEMEN
FOR CATTLEMEN
BIRTH Within 24 hours of birth, every calf has a birth weight collected and tagged with identification number. 3-4 MONTHS OLD Bulls are dehorned if needed, vaccinated with Triangle 5 and Vision 8 and dewormed. 6-8 MONTHS OLD Bulls are branded, weaning weights collected, vaccinated again with Bovi-Shield Gold 5 and Vision 8 and dewormed. Once weaned bulls are placed on high roughage grower ration and evaluated for culling at this time. 8-12 MONTHS OLD At this time bulls enter the feed efficiency portion of the bull test. Every bulls goes through the C-Lock SmartFeed efficiency test system at the Southern Beef Performance Center at Etheridge Cattle Company. After the 30 day warmup period the bulls are tested for a 75+ day period for RFI, FCR and ADG on a roughage based ration designed to target 3.5 ADG. After
the test period is over the bulls are then carcass ultrasounded for REA, IMF and Rib Fat measurements. We also obtain their yearling weights, scrotal circumference and sort any culls at this time. 12 MONTHS – SALE TIME Bulls are turned out into large grass traps while being supplemented with the grower ration to condition the bulls for service. Multimin 90 is given 45 days before breeding soundness exams which are taken 60 days before sale day.
HEALTH TESTING INFORMATION Trichomoniasis Test
Bovine Leukemia Virus Bovine Viral Diarrhea Johne’s Disease
All Sale bulls will be tested negative, this is to ensure that your investment is ready to work and for a smooth transition to their cowherd. All herd health work is done by Dr. Christian Keen of Pursuit Veterinary Services.
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