Record 1st off-test weights, measure scrotal circumferences, begin brucella and TB tests. Final soundness inspection. Record 2nd off-test weights, measure hip height, fat depth, rib eye area and marbling. Complete TB test, perform breeding soundness exam and freeze brand sale eligible bulls. Southeast Region IRM Planning Meeting - Open to all interested producers and extension educators in and around Decatur, Ripley, Dearborn, Franklin, Fayette, Union, Rush, Randolf, Henry and Johnson counties.
Video sites are yet to be determined.
The goal is to develop a lofty reputation for our Indiana cattle. Selling unweaned, unvaccinated calves will likely become the exception rather than the rule in the very near future, and in some states the selling of fully preconditioned calves has already become the standard. Shrink is recovered more rapidly for these calves and health costs are a fraction of those for freshly weaned calves. Weaned for at least 30 days Bunk adjusted Vaccinated for major infectious diseases Treated for internal and external parasites Castrated and dehorned Calves that qualify for this distinction will receive a large plastic tag which is uniquely numbered, for ease of ownership verification. It is recommended that calves be sold at special sales by owner or co-mingled by weight and breed.