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Requirements for Entry
Requirements for Entry
1. Bulls must be owned for at least thirty days prior to delivery at H.
M Schmitt, Inc..
2. ONLY REGISTERED BULLS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE KANSAS BULL TEST SALE,
non-registered bulls can be tested, but are ineligible for the Kansas
Bull Test Sale.
3. Nomination forms must be received at H.M. Schmitt, Inc., no later
than October 21, 2010. Mail entries to 784 Hwy 181, Tipton, KS 67485.
The nonrefundable entry fee (nomination fee and management fee combined
together) of $80 per bull for Kansas herds and $125 per bull for
out-of-state herds must be received with the nomination form.
4. All bulls must be born January 1-April 15, 2009, to be eligible for
the Spring Test. KBT Board of Directors reserves the right to examine
all cattle when arriving at KBT test facilities and to pass judgment on
verification of age.
5. The following recommendations constitute the health program for bulls
to be tested at KBT. It is in your best interest to protect the health
of your bulls as completely as possible.
The following vaccines should be given 2-4 weeks before shipping to KBT.
The most desirable procedure would be to vaccinate at least two weeks
before weaning and wean about six weeks before shipping. Avoid weaning,
vaccinating, and shipping bulls to KBT on the same date.
A. 7-Way Clostridium with Hemophilus somnus bacterin
B. Modified live IBR-PI3-BVD-BRSV viral vaccines with 5-way Lepto
C. Pasteurella leukotoxoid bacterin vaccine
In addition to the above health requirements, all in state bulls no
longer need to have health papers. Any bulls crossing the state line -
consignors need to check with their local vet what needs to be done
before they arrive at the test station. When bulls leave KBT, another
test is required. For the sale, health papers require evidence of a
negative test for Brucellosis and Tuberculosis.
6. The test manager has the right to refuse entry to any bull that is
deemed to be unacceptable (health, structural soundness, disposition,
etc.) at the time of delivery or anytime throughout the testing period
as determined by the test manager and/or a veterinarian.
7. Bulls must be delivered to H.M. Schmitt, Inc. by the Saturday,
October 24, 2009 deadline. If you would like to deliver the bulls early
please call and let H.M. Schmitt, Inc. know. Late delivery bulls will
not be accepted, NO EXCEPTIONS!
Testing Program
The Kansas Bull Test will be conducted and managed by H. M. Schmitt,
Inc., Tipton, KS. Harry and Doug Schmitt own and manage the yard. Daily
care and feeding is the responsibility of H.M. Schmitt, Inc. We will
also supervise the test, formulate test and sale policies, and
authenticate the performance of the bulls tested.
1. Entry priority will be given to Kansas maintained herds in the order
entries are received. Out-of-state bulls will be accepted as pen space
allows.
2. Bulls must be delivered to the test site between 8:00 AM & 4:00 PM,
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 & 24, 2009. Early deliveries must be
approved by the test managers. No late deliveries will be allowed.
3. Bulls must have legible tattoos that match the registration
certificate.
4. Minimum weight upon arrival must be equal to or greater than two
pounds per day of age. There will be no shrink allowance.
5. THE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OR APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION SHOULD
ACCOMPANY EACH BULL TO THE TEST STATION. NO DATA WILL BE PUBLISHED UNTIL
A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE IS ON FILE.
6. Upon delivery, bulls will be processed and penned according to breed
or by similar type, i.e. Continentals with Continentals, etc.
7. There will be a 16 day warm-up period following delivery and prior to
weigh in for the official test.
8. The length of the test will be 112 days.
9. Initial weight on test will be the average of two full weights taken
the day prior to and the day after the official test date. Final test
weights will be an average of two full weights taken the day prior to
and the day after the official test date. An intermediate (mid point)
weight will be taken on day 56 of the test.
10. Official starting and ending dates will be November 9, 2009 and
March 1, 2010, respectively.
11. All bulls will be managed similarly in the testing program. The
weights and performance, including Average Daily Gain (ADG) and
Weight-per-Day-of-Age (WDA), will be published and distributed to the
consignors and potential buyers. The bulls will be indexed for the sale
according to there ADG/Breed Avg. and WDA/Breed Avg., and also carcass
data/breed avg.
12. Ultrasound scanning will be used to determine ribeye area, backfat
thickness, and percent intramuscular fat (marbling).
13. Any bulls removed from the test facilities prior to the end of the
test must be approved by the test manager, have all incurred bills paid
in full, and must pay a $150 removal fee.
14. Beef Improvement Federation guidelines will be followed on all
calculations and adjustments.
15. An Ear notch PI negative BVD status test will be done on each bull
at the test station, along with the Igenity DNA Test that is required.
Sale Requirements For All Breeds,
1. The top 50% of the bulls within each breed are eligible to sell at
the Spring 2010 Kansas Bull Test Sale. The Bull Test Committee and H.M.
Schmitt, Inc. obtain the right to change or adjust this percentage
according to the number of bulls on test.
2. Bulls must have an adjusted 365-day scrotal circumference of at least
32 cm.
3. All bulls eligible for the sale must pass a breeding soundness exam
and semen evaluation administered by a veterinarian. BREEDING SOUNDNESS
EXAMS WILL BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE TEST.
CONSIGNORS WITH BULLS THAT FAIL WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY.
4. ACTUAL BIRTH WEIGHT AND ADJUSTED 205-DAY WEANING WEIGHT MUST BE
PROVIDED TO H.M. SCHMITT, INC. NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 21, 2009.
5. IF INFORMATION IS NOT COLLECTED BY THIS TIME THE BULL WILL NOT BE
ELIGIBLE FOR THE SALE. WE WILL BE INFORCING THIS RULE THIS YEAR IF
NEEDED. WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR INFORMATION – BULLS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE
SOLD IF ALL INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED TO THE FEEDLOT.
6. Consignors must declare bulls for the sale by February 8, 2010..
Bulls can be performance tested and developed at the Kansas Bull Test
and then removed for a separate sale, but any paid nomination fees are
non-refundable.
7. ANY CHANGES to the sale listing, either removing or adding to the
declared bull selling list, will involve a $150 per head charge. This
charge will be waived for bulls not indexing or being accepted for sale
according to their breed standards.
8. The sale catalog will include EPDs for birth weight, weaning weight,
yearling weight, and maternal weaning weight. Calving ease EPDs will be
included for the breeds that calculate them.
9. There will be a minimum floor price of $1400 for all bulls that enter
the sale ring. Up to an 11% sale commission will be charged to the
consignor based upon the auctioned or floor price of each bulls that
enters the sale ring.
10. Sale commissions will be no more than 11% of the bull’s selling or
floor price. Number of entries, selling prices, advertising and other
expenses will determine the final sales commission percentage.
Low Birth Weight Category
1. Separate categories for low birth weight Angus, Hereford, and
Charolais bulls will be based upon individual’s actual birth weight and
birth weight EPD. To be eligible bulls must have:
a) an actual birth weight of less than 90 pounds
and Birth Weight EPDs of
b) Angus bulls, less than or equal to 2.0; Charolais bulls, less than or
equal to 1.0; or Hereford bulls, less than or equal to 2.5.
2. Bulls will be automatically transferred into the separate “Low BW EPD”
Categories.
3. KBT will use the most recent EPD calculations provided by the
respective breed associations to determine a bull’s status immediately
prior to the final report. This will be available near the official test
ending date.
4. LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BULLS’ INDEX WILL REFLECT THEIR PERFORMANCE COMPARED
TO ALL BULLS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE BREED, REGARDLESS OF BIRTHWEIGHT
STATUS.
5. The top 50% of the bulls within each birth weight category will be
eligible for the sale.
Management of Bulls and Billing Information
1. H.M. Schmitt, Inc. and KBT are not responsible for any loss of any
bulls by injury, death, fire, theft, or any other causes. However, if
death is caused by direct negligence of the feedlot, the feedlot shall
pay the owner of said loss. The value of any bull lost due to direct
negligence of the feedyard will be determined by $100 above the market
price for a steer on the date the bull was delivered to the test
station. In addition, H.M. Schmitt, Inc. will reimburse the owner for
payments made to the feedyard for the care and feeding of the bull.
2. The KBT Committee and H.M. Schmitt, Inc. have no obligation or
responsibility to procure casualty insurance on tested bulls. However,
it is suggested that the owner insure his bulls prior to delivery.
3. Bulls may only leave the test station prior to completion of the test
through veterinary release (because of illness or disease) or by consent
of the test managers.
4. Consignors will be billed monthly for feed, medicine, or other
miscellaneous charges by H. M. Schmitt, Inc.
Testing Costs
1. A $80 fee per bull for Kansas herds and $125 per bull for
out-of-state herd is to be made payable to H. M. Schmitt, Inc., Kansas
Bull Test with the nomination form.
2. Feed, medicine, and veterinary costs are payable to H.M. Schmitt,
Inc. within 10 days after billing. All accounts will be balanced on a
monthly basis. Any delinquent invoices will be charged with an
additional 1.5% per month.
3. H.M. Schmitt, Inc. retains the right to hold bulls on accounts not
current. For accounts over 90 days past due, bulls will not be released
to the owner.
4. Consignors will be responsible for ultrasound costs. Past ultrasound
fees of approximately $20.00 per head have been assessed.
5. Consignors responsible for BSE Exam costs. Past cost average fee of
$22.00.
6. Consignors responsible for clipping costs. Past cost average fee of
$12.
Selling Costs
1. All bulls which enter the sale ring will be charged up to 11% sale
commission on the final price bid or floored during the auction, NO
EXCEPTIONS.
2. Sales commission rate will be set by the KBT Board of Directors.
3. Consignors will be responsible for the cost of all pedigree transfer
fees, and breeding soundness exam fees. H.M. Schmitt, Inc. will do the
work to transfer certificates if the buyer wants it done, but the
consignor will stand the cost of the transfer as in the past.
Pick up Information
1. Bulls not consigned to the sale may be picked up after March 10,
2010.
2. Bulls consigned, but did not sell, can be picked up at the Mitchell
County Fairgrounds in Beloit, KS immediately following the sale, or they
will be returned to H.M. Schmitt, Inc., Tipton, KS awaiting further
instructions. Freight, feed and yardage charges for returning to H.M.
Schmitt, Inc. will be incurred.
3. Bulls not sold through the sale are the responsibility of their
owners. Owners must contact H.M. Schmitt, Inc. within 10 days after the
Kansas Bull Test Sale with their intentions of bull pick up or disposal.
Information
If there is any concern with the operation or procedure of the Kansas
Bull Test, please contact us.
H.M. Schmitt, Inc.
784 Hwy 181
Tipton, KS 67485
Doug or Lori Schmitt (785) 373-4824 farm (785) 373–5025 home
Email address:
hmschmitt@wilsoncom.us
Website page:
www.kansasbulltest.com
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