ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BULL TEST - Pennsylvania …

1 March 2021. Greetings, It's time again for the Pennsylvania Department of agriculture 's PERFORMANCE Tested Bull Sale: the culmination of the 112-day testing program that provides marketing opportunities to producers from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The bulls in this catalog complete with pedigrees, EPDs, ultrasound information, vaccinations, and certification from an accredited veterinarian are the best prospective herd sires our area has to offer. For decades, bulls from this test have improved herds throughout our region, and beyond. The strength of our agriculture industry lies in its people, and this sale program is no different. Staff, volunteers, consignors, buyers, and industry organizations, recognized across the pages of this catalog, make the program possible each year. Together, they help the Livestock Evaluation Center remain a hub for improvement in the beef industry, encouraging the development of more functional, efficient, and profitable cattle that produce the quality beef consumers demand.

2 That is a powerful story that deserves to be told. We're in an age when those stories need told more than ever. Consumers should know that this work affects them in valuable ways. These bulls are good for the environment, as they will sire calves that are faster-growing and more efficient, requiring fewer total inputs and resulting in fewer total outputs. They're also good for the consumer, providing more high-quality protein than the cattle of previous generations. I have encountered many consumers who want to know more about the food they eat. As producers, we have the opportunity to teach them about our safe, affordable, and local food supply. The best way is through stories that showcase the benefits we provide. You each have unique and compelling stories to share, so please, help us to create advocates for our modern agriculture industry through the power of simple conversations. In the meantime, this sale is a great opportunity to catch up with friends from across the beef industry, and, of course, to buy bulls that are proven on paper and in the pen.

3 Buying here gives you more predictable genetics for your herd, reducing uncertainty and risk. Consider your options: over 93 bulls representing seven breeds, each with a unique set of phenotypic and genotypic traits that may be a perfect fit for your operation. Peruse the listings in this catalog. Study the bulls online and then in the pen. Then bid accordingly and take home a bull that will serve your needs. Thank you for your support, enjoy the sale, and tell your story proudly, because your story benefits our entire industry. Sincerely, Russell C. Redding Office of the Secretary | 2301 N. Cameron St. | Harrisburg, Pa 17110-9408 | 717-787-4737 | Fax: 717-705-8402 | ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BULL TEST. Special Representatives Honorable Russell Redding, Secretary of agriculture Dr. Kevin Brightbill, Director of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, Dept. of agriculture Dr. Richard Roush, Dean, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Dr. Adele Turzillo, Department Head, Penn State Animal Science Dr.

4 Lester Griel, Attending Veterinarian, Penn State Paul Slayton, President, Pennsylvania Cattlemen's Association Sale Committee Dr. Lester Griel (Technical Committee), State College, Centre Co. Benjamin Williamson (Technical Committee), State College, Centre Co. Delbert Voight (Technical Committee), Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co. Dr. Kevin Brightbill, Director of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, Dept. of agriculture Ezra Swope, New Enterprise, Bedford Co. John Kreise, Branchport, NY. Adam Kauf, Woodbury, Bedford Co. OEF Simmental, Westfield, Tioga Co. Zach Hart, Fort Loudon, Franklin Co. Paul Slayton, Bedford, Bedford Sale will be open for bidding online March 24-26, 2021 via Sale to close March 26, 2021 at noon Online bidding questions: 336-363-4639. Sale catalog, videos and information can be found at and at Appointments to view bulls can be made at: 717-554-5322 or 2021 PA PERFORMANCE Tested Bull Sale March 24-26, 2021. Educational Videos: Feed Efficiency- What does it mean and how to use it?

5 Tara L. Felix, PAS, PhD, Beef Ext. Specialist, Penn State Managing bulls for breeding season Benjamin Williamson, Instructor, Animals Science, Penn State Bidding: March 24-26, 2021. Sale Close- March 26, 2021- Noon Pennsylvania Cattleman's Association has established remote bidding locations for interested parties without online access. This will be open March 26, 2021 beginning at noon and lasting until the sale closes. The remote bidding locations are as follows: -Middleburg Livestock Auction, 6592 Route 522, Middleburg, PA. -Eighty Four Livestock Auction, 1522 Rt 136, Washington, PA 15301(Located 4 miles East of Washington, PA on Route 136. Exit 20 off I-70.). -New Wilmington Livestock Auction, 2006 Mercer-New Wilmington Road, New Wilmington, PA. A PCA Director or representative will be available at a computer station at each location to assist potential bull buyer shoppers with their bidding. The PCA director representatives will in no way serve in advisory capacities as to which bulls to bid on or purchase.

6 This service is merely to assist cattlemen or women during an online sale platform that may not be familiar or comfortable with an online sale format. Thank You: Dr. Lester C. Griel for his veterinary expertise and continued support of the testing programs, The faculty and staff of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Department of Animal Science for assistance and educational support, The PA Beef Producers Working Group for sponsoring the production and printing of the catalog. Bull consignors and customers for their faithful patronage and dedication to this PERFORMANCE testing program, and Allflex USA Inc. for product support. General Information 1. BULL MANAGEMENT. Participating bulls completed an official 112-day PERFORMANCE test at the Livestock Evaluation Center (LEC) on Feb. 16. Prior to the start of the test, the bulls were allowed a 21-day adjustment period. For the test, they were fed a TMR ration of corn silage, corn, dried distillers grains, soybean meal and additional minerals.

7 Following test completion, the bulls were limit-fed TMR. and grass hay. 2. PERFORMANCE RECORDS. Each cataloged bull features a complete PERFORMANCE record, found beneath the bull's pedigree. A. PREWEANING PERFORMANCE . 1. Adjusted 205-Day Weight standard weaning weight, using delivery weight adjusted for the age of dam, to treat bulls uniformly 2. Weight Per Day of Age weight divided by age at arrival B. 112-DAY TEST PERFORMANCE . 1. Final Weight actual weight off-test (the average of weights taken from 2/15/21 and 2/16/21). 2. Daily Test Gain total test gain divided by 112 days 3. Rib Fat ultrasound measurement in inches of fat cover over the 13th rib 4. Ratios percentile comparisons of individuals against average of breed groups. A ratio of 100 is average. C. YEARLING PERFORMANCE . 1. Adjusted 365 Day Weight: (Final Test Weight Birth Weight) x 365 + Birth + Age of Dam Total Days of Age Weight Adjustment 2. Weight Per Day of Age final weight at end of test divided by age in days. 3. Ratios see above.

8 D. INDEX RATIO. (.50 X Average Daily Gain Ratio) + (.30 X Adjusted 365 Day Weight Ratio) + (.20 x Breed Combined Index) = Individual Index Individual Index divided by the average breed index = INDEX RATIO. 3. HEALTH AND FERTILITY. Participating bulls are of sound health and reproductive status and were tested for BVD. Bulls also tested negative within 30 days of sale date for Tuberculosis and Brucellosis. Out-of-state buyers should contact their state veterinarian for prior permit when necessary. 4. FRAME SCORE. Measured hip height is adjusted to 365 days of age and converted to frame size or body type on a scale ranging from one to nine where one is extremely small or early maturing while nine is extremely large or late maturing with five being average for the British breeds and six the average for the continental breeds. Frame Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Minimum 365 Day Hip Height (in.) 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57. 5. EMBRYO TRANSFER CALVES. Embryo Transfer (ET) calves did not receive dam adjustments when calculating the adjusted 205-day weight.

9 6. PELVIC SIZE IN BULLS. The heritability of pelvic size in bulls is high at This indicates that differences in traits may be readily transmitted to female offspring. Breed is not an important factor in pelvic size for bulls of similar size and weight. Considerable variation in pelvic size is found within breeds, so selection does cause changes in the trait. The yearling adjustment factor for pelvic size in bulls is cm. per day. Birth weight has a low correlation with pelvic size, so the traits can be selected independently. 7. PERCENT IMF. Percentage of intramuscular fat (marbling score) has been adjusted to 1 year of age using the Beef Improvement Federation formula. 8. HORNS. Angus bulls are polled. All other bulls that are smooth polled will be listed as polled. Bulls with scabs or scurs will be listed as polled/s while dehorned bulls will be listed as dehorned. 9. CARING FOR THE BULL YOU PURCHASE. A. Slowly adapt purchased bulls to your feeding program in an effort to maintain optimal breeding condition throughout the breeding season.

10 B. Keep young bulls away from mature bulls. C. Limit the number of cows bred in the first year. Older bulls may breed 20-25 cows while younger bulls may breed 10-15 cows. D. Ensure that your young bull receives proper nutrition through the winter months so he will continue to grow and reach his genetic potential. NOTE: Some sale bulls have ultrasound scan information that was not adjusted by their respective breed associations due to age at scanning. These bulls are marked with * at the end of the actual scan figure. These are considered actual scans. Sale Order All bulls will sell by breed in this order: Angus, Simmental, Hereford, Red Angus, Black Hereford, Shorthorn, Limousin, Pinzgauer, SimAngus. Sale order within breeds will be by index ratio. Bulls are cataloged in sale order. Calving Ease Sale bulls may be identified as Calving Ease Bulls. These bulls must have a calving ease direct (CED) EPD. among the most desirable 33 percent and a birth weight (BW) EPD among the most desirable 50 percent of the national breed population listed for non-parent sires, or be these bulls must be designated as CE by a specified breed standard number.