General Information
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. Steve Schultz. Each bull selling has passed Dr. Schultz’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
Cavender’s
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. Cavender’s or GENETRUST is not responsible for
insurance costs or death after the sale.
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.
