KANSAS BULL TEST 80TH ANNUAL BULL TEST TESTING BULLS

Requirements for Entry

1. Bulls must be weaned 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 Test, no later than October 5, 2019. Entries may be mailed to 365 Agenda Ln., Agenda, KS 66930. 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 KBT website, www.kansasbulltest.com.

6. All bulls must be born January 1-March 31, 2020, to be eligible for the Spring Test.

7. Bulls must have legible tattoos or freeze brands that match the registration certificate.

8. Minimum weight upon arrival must be greater than 650 pounds.

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 24, 2020.

11. The sale management 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, www.kansasbulltest.com.

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 Layton Auction Service. Daily care and feeding is the responsibility of Kansas Bull Development, LLC. We will also supervise the test, formulate testing procedures 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.

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 15, 2020 and February 21, 2021 respectively. Subject to change due to performance of the bulls and weather-related events

4. The start/mid/final reports will all be posted online.

5. All bulls will be carcass ultrasound to determine ribeye area, backfat thickness, and percent intramuscular fat (marbling).

6. Any bulls removed from the test facilities after February 1, 2021 must be approved by the test manager, have all incurred bills paid in full, and must pay a $150 per head removal fee.

7. Genomically enhanced EPD’s are highly encouraged. If producers want to turn in DNA please note it on the entry form and we will help facilitate the testing procedure.

8. Breeding soundness guarantee guidelines – Any unsettled claim between buyer and seller may, at the discretion of the Bull Test board and the sale manager will 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. Bulls must have an adjusted 365-day scrotal circumference of at least 32 cm and weight over 1150 pounds by sale date.

2. Bulls in the top 50% for KBT index will be eligible for the sale. Special considerations will be made for bulls that exhibit highly marketable traits and qualities.

3. Bulls will be evaluated for performance, EPD profile and phenotype for acceptance into the sale.

4. 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.

5. Consignors must declare any changes for the sale by February 1, 2020. Changes to the sale listing by removing a bull selling will involve a $150 per head charge.

6. Please visit kansasbulltest.com to preview a sale catalog and/or test report.

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.

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. A floor price is set at $2,000 unless otherwise requested from the consigner.

Pick up Information

1. Bulls that did not make the sale maybe be picked after March 1, 2021.

2. Bulls in sale, but did not sell, can be picked up after the sale at Kansas Bull Development in Wamego. Freight, feed and yardage charges for bull left at Kansas Bull Development, LLC will be incurred.

Kansas Bull Test, 365 Agenda Ln. Agenda, KS 66930

Andy Marston: 785-350-4449, Dustin Layton: 405-464-2455

Email: [email protected], Webpage: www.kansasbulltest.com