Kansas Bull Test #77 2017 Spring Test

Testing bulls born January 1 - April 15, 2017

Important Testing Dates:

October 2, 2017Completed Nomination forms due to Kansas Bull Development, LLC.

October 13 & 14, 2017Delivery of bulls to Kansas Bull Development, LLC. Wamego, KS

November 16, 2017Beginning weigh dates, official test start

December 7, 2017Complete data is due or bulls/heifers will be ineligible

January 4, 201849 day weight, test mid point

February 7, 2018Footnotes are due.

February 22, 2018Final weigh dates, official test ending

March 28, 2018Bull Test Sale, Mitchell County Fairgrounds, Beloit, KS

** Note – Bulls will be ineligible for the KBT sale if there is any missing information as of Dec. 7, 2017.

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Requirements for Entry

  1. Bulls must be owned for at least thirty days prior to delivery at Kansas Bull Development, LLC.
  2. Only registered bulls are eligible for the Kansas Bull Test sale.
  3. Completed nomination forms must be received at Kansas Bull Development, LLC, no later than October 2, 2017. Entries may be mailed to 9760 Onaga Rd., Wamego, KS 66547. If completed nomination forms are late there will be $20.00 per head added.
  4. The nomination fee of $90 per bull for both Kansas and out-of-state bulls must be received with the nomination form.
  5. Recommended Vaccine Regiment for Bulls Entering Feedlot form and Nomination Forms are to be completed and required to accompany each bull to the test station. These forms can be located on our website.
  6. All bulls must be born January 1-April 15, 2017, to be eligible for the Spring Test.
  7. Bulls must have legible tattoos that match the registration certificate.
  8. Minimum weight upon arrival must be greater than 2.3 pounds per day of age.
  9. The registration certificate (or copy if they are registered electronically) should accompany each bull to the test station. No data will be published until a copy of the certificate is on file.
  10. Bulls must be delivered to Kansas Bull Development, LLC by Saturday, October 14, 2017.
  11. 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.
Health Requirements

The recommendations, listed on the Recommended Vaccine Regiment for Bulls Entering Feedlot, constitute the health program for bulls to be tested at KBT. It is in your best interest to protect the health of your bulls. A completed form of the Recommended Vaccine Regiment for Bulls Entering Feedlot is required when bulls enter the feedlot. The form can be located on our website.

All bulls need PI tested with documentations, if not they will be tested at KBD upon arrival.

Testing Program

The Kansas Bull Test will be conducted and managed by Kansas Bull Development, LLC in Wamego, KS. Daily care and feeding is the responsibility of Kansas Bull Development, LLC. We will also supervise the test, formulate test and sale policies, and authenticate the performance of the bulls tested. The KBT board of directors will also decide any disputes or decisions that need to be made (See 2016 Meeting Minutes explanation of Board of Directors at Kansas bulltest.com).

  1. The length of the test will be 98 days.
  2. Initial weight on test will be the average of two weights taken the day prior to and the day after the official test date. Final test weights will be an average of two weights taken the day prior to and the day after the official test date. An intermediate (mid point) weight will be taken on day 49 of the test.
  3. Official starting and ending dates will be November 16, 2017 and February 22, 2018 respectively.
  4. The start/mid/final reports will all be posted online. There will be letters and postcards sent to producers and potential buyers indicating the reports are available for viewing online.
  5. All bulls will be carcass ultrasounded to determine ribeye area, backfat thickness, and percent intramuscular fat (marbling).
  6. Any bulls removed from the test facilities after February 1, 2018 must be approved by the test manager, have all incurred bills paid in full, and must pay a $150 per head removal fee.
  7. Genomic traits will be posted in the catalog. Producers have the option to do nothing (all blanks in catalog), enter data only (produce results but do not enhance EPD’s), or genomic enhanced EPD’s that produce data and change EPD’s (breed specific). Producers will be asked upon arrival which option they prefer.
  8. KBT wants to do our part of marketing. There is no doubt “heifer bulls” are in high demand, although that may change in the future. For KBT #77, we will mark “low birth weight” and “Sunflower Supreme eligible” bulls in the catalog.
  9. Breeding soundness guarantee guidelines – Any unsettled claim between buyer and seller may, at the discretion of the Bull Test board and the test manager be satisfied by issuing credit in the following years sale against another bull from that consignor. The value of that credit will then be deducted from that consignors proceeds from the sale. If the consignor does not return to the sale the following year, or otherwise satisfy the claim, the board and the test manager may then, at their discretion, issue credit towards another bull from any consignor in the sale. The value of this credit will then be shared by the Kansas Bull Test as a sale expense.

Sale Requirements for All Breeds

1.The top 50% of the bulls within each breed are eligible to sell at the spring 2018 Kansas Bull Test Sale. The Bull Test Committee and Kansas Bull Development, LLC 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 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.Consignors must declare any changes for the sale by February 1, Changes to the sale listing by removing a bull selling will involve a $150 per head charge.

5.Please visit kansasbulltest.com to preview a sale catalog and/or test reports.

Management of Bulls and Billing Information

1.Kansas Bull Development, LLC 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 feed yard 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, Kansas Bull Development, LLC will reimburse the owner for payments made to the feed yard for the care and feeding of the bull.

2.The KBT Committee and Kansas Bull Development, LLC 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.Consignors shall be responsible for notifying KBT management of any mistakes or errors of collected data, awards, EPD’s, etc. prior to sale day.

4.Consignors will be billed monthly by Kansas Bull Development, LLC for feed, medicine, or other miscellaneous charges.

Testing Costs

1.A $90 fee per bull for Kansas and out-of-state bulls can be made payable to Kansas Bull Test with the nomination form.

2.Feed, medicine, and veterinary costs are payable to Kansas Bull Development, LLC 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.Kansas Bull Development, LLC retains the right to hold bulls on accounts not current. For overdue accounts, bulls will not be released to the owner.

4.Consignors will be responsible for ultrasound, BSE and clipping costs. All three costs mentioned can be estimated at around $70 per bull.

5.All bulls that enter the sale ring will be charged a minimum of 11% and the maximum of 12.5% sale commission on the final price bid or the floor price. (See 2015 Meeting Minutes at kansasbulltest.com for more information)

6.There will be a minimum floor price of $2000 for all bulls that enter the sale ring, however the consigner can set any desired floor price.

Pick up Information

1. Bulls not consigned to the sale may be picked up after March 2, 2018.

2. Bulls in sale, 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 Kansas Bull Development, LLC, Wamego, KS awaiting further instructions. Freight, feed and yardage charges for returning to Kansas Bull Development, LLC will be incurred.

Kansas Bull Development, LLC 9760 Onaga Rd., Wamego, KS 66547

Brian & Megan Hagedorn: 785-458-2137 (Cell), 785-456-2636 (Home), 785-456-2722 (Office)

Fax: 785-456-2721 Email: , Webpage: kansasbulltest.com