GENETRUST
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Trusted Performance Information
We are extremely dedicated to providing our customers
the genetics needed to help positively impact their bottom line.
We will not compromise the integrity of our data. Our utmost
goal is to provide the information that will successfully identify
the genetics most needed in your particular operation. The
information provided by the IBBA was provided at weaning
and yearling by the breeder for computation. We believe
in EPD’s, but fully realize that they are only as good as the
information provided to the association. Inaccurate weights and
faulty contemporary groups lead to poor information and bad
selection decisions.
Please realize that these bulls were in different
contemporary groupings at weaning; therefore, it is not fair to
compare birth, weaning and yearling weights from one herd
to another.
A wide range of environments are represented in
this offering and thus have affected those weights, plus different
management comes into play, i.e. creep fed vs. not creep fed.
Within herd weights and ratios were good when that was the
only information we had. However, EPD’s are a much better
indicator of genetic potential and are the only way across herd
comparisons can be made. Also, we have listed the current
non-parent Brangus breed average EPD’s in the catalog for your
reference and comparison on how individual lots compare to the
average of the breed in any trait.
Partial Breeding Guarantee
All bulls selling in this sale have passed a thorough and
stringent BSE (Breeding Soundness Evaluation) by Dr. Preston
Hickman. Each bull selling has passed Dr. Hickman’s tests
and is considered a satisfactory potential breeder. All bulls are
guaranteed as breeding bulls through the first breeding season
from the date of purchase. Please keep in mind that we expect
the bull (s) to be treated with proper animal husbandry and that
they are young bulls and require some additional management
compared to mature bulls. Proper management should include
the following requirements: 12 to 15 month old bulls at time
of sale are utilized in a ratio of 1 bull to 15 cows and 16 to 20
month old bulls one bull to 20 cows. Furthermore, if these
requirements are not adhered to or these bulls are placed in
service or are housed until time of service with mature bulls then
GENETRUST will not stand behind this breeding guarantee.
If a problem does arise please contact GENETRUST, Vern Suhn
620.583.3706 or Craig Green 870.834.1976, as soon as any
question occurs as to a bull’s breeding soundness. GENETRUST
will evaluate the problem, consult with a veterinarian if needed
and if replacement is required will replace with a bull of equal
quality. If a replacement bull is not available GENETRUST
will issue credit in a future GENETRUST sale. Please contact
us before shipping any bulls. Shipping an animal you feel is
unsatisfactory before contacting GENETRUST will void our
guarantee.
Maintenance After the Sale
SCC will work with customers on delivery of bulls in an
effort to have the bulls delivered to customers as soon as possible
after the sale. However, if you are not ready for the bulls at this
time we will maintain the bulls at the ranch for a period of time
until you are ready for them. A nominal fee of $3.50 per day will
be charged plus any veterinarian charges incurred will be billed.
Bulls will be maintained on a growing ration in grass traps.
Bulls become the buyer’s responsibility immediately after the
sale. SCC is not responsible for insurance costs or death.
Trucking
At the conclusion of the sale or as soon as possible
following the sale if purchases are made via video or sight
unseen agreement; please notify the sales staff as to specific
instructions about cattle delivery. If you request our assistance
GENETRUST staff will make every effort to help coordinate
the most reliable and economical trucking available. Trucking
expense will be the responsibility of the purchaser. If you prefer
to make your own arrangements Larry Smith Trucking will be
available sale day to discuss your needs or we can place you in
contact with other reliable truckers.
Please note that the animals you purchase become your
responsibility at time of purchase. GENETRUST nor any of the
breeders involved in this sale take responsibility for animals that
may be injured in transport. Insurance is available for those who
would desire that coverage.
After the Sale...
Have we ever really stopped to think about and evaluate
what we ask of livestock when we relocate them? With humans
a change of address is one of the most stressful events in their
lives. When livestock are purchased and trucked hundreds of
miles to differing climates and feed sources we place them in a
most stressful and sometimes hard to adapt situations.
What can we do to help alleviate some of that stress?
1. Have clean water and good quality feed available upon arrival.
2. Keep them in a small pen or lot for several days allowing them
to fill back up, adjust to new surroundings and so you can watch
them closely for any health issues that may arise.
3. Double check health protocol with previous owner so if there
are any vaccinations that my be needed in your area that have
not already been done they can be taken care of.
4. When you co-mingle them with your cattle make sure they
are placed with like age groups. For example, do not turn
yearling bulls out with mature bulls and expect them to survive.
Remember that younger cattle are still growing and maturing.
Do not expect them to compete with older more mature cattle
for the same available feed stuff and expect them to reproduce
and perform at optimum levels.
5. It is always a good idea when first unloading at a new
location to have another animal in a nearby pen to provide
companionship.
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