Central Bull Test Nomination Form

Initial Weight Report

In order to run the test we need 20 consignments. The deadline for entries is October 1, 2007. If for some reason we do not get enough entries to run the test, your entry fee will be refunded.

Please carefully read the requirements for this year’s test. Bulls may be born between January 1 and April 30, 2007. In order to ensure the quality of all the bulls in the sale there are strict eligibility requirements.

Rules and Regulations

· Consignors must be members in good standing of the American Highland Cattle Association or the Canadian Highland Cattle Society.

· Bulls must have been born between January 1, 2007 and April 30, 2007. Bulls must weigh a minimum of 400 pounds upon delivery.

· Bulls must be halter broken and have a good disposition.

· Bulls must have a legible tattoo and be accompanied by either a completed registration application or registration papers.

· Bulls must be weaned at least 30 days prior to delivery.

Health Requirements

All bulls must meet the following requirements:

· Receive an initial vaccination for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Haemophilus somnus and 7 way Clostridial Toxoid plus a booster 3-4 weeks later. These vaccinations need to be completed at least 3 weeks prior to delivery or pickup,

· Treated with Ivomec,

· Vaccinated against rabies,

· Have a certificate of veterinary inspection. All out of state bulls must meet the requirements for entry into New York,

· No bull will be accepted upon delivery if it appears unhealthy or has a temperature of 103.5 or higher,

· Each consignor will be required to sign a release form after the completion of the first 84 days on test specifying the intent to place the bull(s) in the sale, if eligible. Consignors will not be allowed to remove bulls from the test station before the end of the test,

· The first 40 bulls nominated that qualify will be accepted for the test.

Testing Schedule

• October 1, 2007 nominations due.
• Bulls may be dropped off at the Highland Extravaganza! on November 3, 2007 in Pine Bush, NY or delivered to Drover Hill Farm, Earlville, NY on November 10-11, 2007.
• December 7-8, 2007 test begins.
• April 25-26, 2008 test ends.
• May 17, 2008 tentative sale date.

Management of bulls

• Bulls will be full-fed a corn silage based ration,
• The consignor will pay veterinary fees if a veterinarian is called upon to treat a consignor’s bull and all additional drug tests while the bull is at the test,
• Every effort will be made to provide good care and management; however; the sponsor of this test (Drover Hill Farm) assumes no liability for damage, loss or infertility of the bull. Insurance, if desired, is the responsibility of the consignor.

Cost

• Cost of the test will be $650. This includes a $50 nomination fee refundable only if the bull is not accepted upon delivery. The balance of $600 is due upon delivery.
• Sales costs of the bulls put in the sale will be deducted from the sale price

Performance data provided on the bulls

Bulls will be weighed every 28 days throughout the test.

Upon completion of the test the following data will be provided on the bulls:

• Birth weight (if available) and 205 day weaning weight,
• Current weight,
• Weight per day of age (WPDA) and test average daily gain (ADG),
• Ratios,
• Ultrasound data; back fat, ribeye area, intramuscular fat,
• Reproductive soundness,
• Yearling weight,
• Scrotal circumference,
• Frame score.

Certification requirements

Bulls eligible for registration, certification and sale must meet the following requirements:

• 95 or higher ratio on final index formula: ADG index*.5 + Yearling weight index*.5,
• Pass semen test,
• Have a 29 cm. or greater scrotal circumference,
• 750 lb. Minimum yearling weight.

NOMINATION FORM

Owner Name:

Farm Name:

Address:

Phone:

Number of bulls you want to test:

Please refer to attached health requirements. All requirements must be fulfilled by delivery to test.

Upon acceptance of any of my animals to the Highland Bull Test, I, as owner, do hereby accept full and complete responsibility and liability for my animals during all phases of the program such as, pre-test, official test, post-test, sale, etc. I have read and agree to abide by the rules, regulations, terms and conditions of the program now in existence or hereafter adopted by the bull test committee. I understand that information gathered from the test will be available to the public.

Owner’s Signature Date

Nomination deposit - $50/bull (non-refundable unless bull fails to meet eligibility standards upon delivery)

Make checks payable to Drover Hill Farm and mail to: Drover Hill Farm, 1014 Earlville Rd., Earlville, NY, 13332

Nomination deadline – October 1, 2000