Test #65 Starting Weights
November 16, 2005
TO: Kansas
Bull Test Consignors and Interested Parties
FR: Lori
Schmitt, H.M. Schmitt, Inc.
The bulls have
been delivered and the Kansas Bull Test #65 is under way. The official
starting weights were taken on November 14 and 16, 2005 The 56-day and 112-day
dates are listed below. We currently have 302 bulls on test comprised of eight
breeds.
Questions or concerns
regarding Test #65 can be directed to Harry or Doug Schmitt (785-373-4824).
Additionally, Lori Schmitt (785-373-5025) can answer any questions about
necessary paperwork.
PLEASE SEND
US YOUR REGISTRATION PAPERS, PERFORMANCE PEDIGREES AND PERFORMANCE INFORMATION.
Please try to fulfill this request as soon as possible in order to alleviate
future time constraints.
The health
of the bulls during the warm-up period was excellent. It is time to start
preparation for this Bull Sale. If you know of anyone requesting information
about the cattle, please forward their name and address. Now is also a good
time to contact past bull buyers and see how we can serve their future needs.
|
Breed |
No. Head |
No. Herds |
Avg. Off-Truck Weight |
Avg. Starting Weight |
| Angus |
136 |
22 |
733 |
803 |
|
Charolais |
68 |
8 |
719 |
778 |
|
Simmental |
55 |
11 |
791 |
846 |
|
Hereford |
24 |
5 |
724 |
781 |
| Red
Angus |
8 |
3 |
690 |
762 |
| Red
Angus /Simmental |
6 |
1 |
849 |
908 |
|
Angus/Simmental |
4 |
2 |
777 |
845 |
|
Tarentaise |
1 |
1 |
906 |
960 |
|
Totals/Avgs. |
302 |
53 |
774 |
834 |
56-DAY
WEIGHT---January 9, 2006
112-DAY
WEIGHT---March 6 & 8, 2006
We would like to thank those companies that
have donated product to our program. With their assistance, the bulls have
been given industry leading products and health management strategies.
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Kansas Bull Test #65 Rules
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