YEARLY BULL
POWER

FOCUS ON
EFFICIENCY

FOCUS ON EFFICIENCY BULL INFORMATION

Objective of the test is to evaluate bulls on a multi-trait analysis including EPD's, birthweight, weaning weight, 112 day ADG, WDA, 365 day weight, 205 adjusted weight, scrotal circumference and pelvic area. We have tried to provide discriminating cattlemen with as much useful information as possible to elevate confidence in their purchasing decisions. We again collected ultrasound data to provide backfat (BF) and ribeye are (REA) and intramuscular fat scores (MBL). Ultrasound Information

The bulls are fed HUBBARDS 14% BULLPOWER, a complete pelleted ration with free choice hay. Bulls are fed with self feeder and penned by breed. Selected bulls will be fertility tested and all health procedures are completed. Every effort will be take to provide bull buyers with a functional, efficient product from three of the most functional beef breeds to take their breeding program to well into the future. Test is conduct at Delaney Hereford Farm in Lake Benton, MN.

FEED CONVERSION THROUGH THE FIRST 63 DAYS ON TEST.

THE HEREFORD ADVANTAGE!!

HEREFORDS - 29 HEAD
START 639 END 858 GAIN 219
ADG 3.48

FEED CONVERSION:
7.06# FEED PER # GAIN AS FED
6.26# FEED PER # GAIN DRY BASIS

AVERAGE DAILY INTAKE:
PELLETS 20.46#
HAY 4.06#
TOTAL 24.52# PER DAY AS FED
RED ANGUS - 17 HEAD
START 709 END 941 GAIN 232
ADG 3.68

FEED CONVERSION:
8.53# FEED PER # GAIN AS FED
7.55# FEED PER # GAIN DRY BASIS

AVERAGE DAILY INTAKE:
PELLETS 25.58#
HAY 5.82#
TOTAL 31.40# PER DAY AS FED
ANGUS 20 HEAD
START 717 END 932 GAIN 215
ADG 3.41

FEED CONVERSION:
8.26# FEED PER # GAIN AS FED
7.37# FEED PER # GAIN AS FED

AVERAGE DAILY INTAKE:
PELLETS 25.56#
HAY 2.58#
TOTAL 28.14# PER DAY AS FED
Minnesota Hereford Breeders.
Last revised: February 08, 2008

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