Butner 84-Day Report

The 58 bulls at the Butner Bull Test were weighed and ultrasounded on October 20, 2009. Bulls at Butner will be weighed off test November 16 & 17.  At that time the two weights and heights will be averaged together to get the final weight and height.  The breeding soundness exam will be performed on November 17.  Below are the minimum requirements for a bull to make the test.

1. Average Daily Gain on test ratio of 85 or above within breed.
2. Adjusted 365-day weight ratio of 93 or above within breed.
3. Minimum adjusted 365-day frame score of 5.0 or above.
4. Pass Scrotal Circumference minimum of 32cm.
5. Pass Breeding Soundness Exam.
6. Pass a screening committee evaluation for physical soundness.
7. Disposition.

The Butner Bull Sale will be December 18, 2009 at the Granville County Livestock Arena.

FULL 84 Day Report

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