Performance Data

PERFORMANCEData

WEANING WEIGHT (WW)

All weights are taken at weaning and adjusted to 205 days to allow you to compare the bulls on an even playing field.

YEARLING WEIGHT (YW)

All weights are taken at the end of test and adjusted to 365 days, again to let you easily compare the bulls.

WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE (W.P.D.A.)

All weights at the end of test are used to calculate the bull’s weight per day of age. It covers the entire gaining period to date (on the cow and on the feed).

AVERAGE DAILY GAIN (A.D.G)

After a 30 day warm-up period, bulls are put on test to measure their A.D.G. for the next 120 days.

ESTIMATED SALE WEIGHT

Actual weights were taken in December 2022.

LONG YEARLING S.C.

Actual scrotal measurements were taken October, 2022 by Veterinary Agri-Health. The bulls extended, palpated and semen tested. All bulls meet industry standards based on breed and age.

DISPOSITION SCORING SYSTEM

1. These bulls have been eliminated from the program. They are not easily handled. 2. Harder to handle with a wide flight zone. These bulls will get worked up very easily when alone or under pressure. 3. Most of the bulls fit into this score. 3’s are very easy to handle but will move off pressure with ease. 4. These bulls are extremely quiet and will take a lot of pressure.

CALVING EASE

Calving ease is one of the biggest concerns to most bull buyers and most often related to the birth weight of a bull. However, there are many other factors that are influences like nutrition and gestation. Our ratings are based on all of the information we have available.

HORNED-SCURRED-POLLED

Horned. Horn growth affixed to the skull that has or has not been removed. Polled. Rudimentary horn growth that will not develop into a horn. Scurs are the result of an independent gene unrelated to either the horned or polled gene.

Should produce minimal calving problems when bred to moderate sized, first calf heifers. Recommended for use on second calvers or small framed cows – 1100 to 1300 lbs. Recommended for mature cows - 1400+ lbs.

Scurred. Absence of horn growth. (An animal can have scurs and still be genetically polled.)

ULTRASOUND EVALUATION OF CARCASS TRAITS

Ultrasound data was taken at 14 months of age. Ribeye Area (IN2) - gives an indication of overall carcass muscling. Fat Depth (MM) - gives an indication of overall carcass fat content. Lean Meat Yield % (LMY) - gives the percentage of lean meat in a carcass. Marbling Score - gives an indication of the juiciness & eating quality of beef - AAA, AA, A.