Management Rating We have been chute scoring docility at weaning since the system came out. We have found it useful, but that it did not adequately describe a bull’s demeanor at sale time. Bulls change as they get older and their testosterone levels increase. We see differences when working them to measure Yearling data, as well as sale preparation activities like picturing and video. In an effort to better describe a bull’s disposition before they find out what they are made for; we have come up with the JYF Management Rating. We have scored them multiple times, on our own and talked about the scores together. We assure you that we have taken every opportunity along the way to weed out a potential problem bull. This rating is simply another way to differentiate one bull from another. 1. Petable without halter breaking 2. Easily handled no matter the situation 3. Easy going. Very easily halter broke 4. Quieter than average, but slightly restless and may be stubborn during processing 5. Typical temperament. Manageable but nervous and impatient. Exits chute briskly 6. Restless and always moving away in the pen 7. Easily managed with other cattle, not so easily alone. 8. Heads up with a big flight zone. Seems to be the first to run 9. May exhibit attack behavior when handled alone 10. Always very aggressive, pronounced attack behavior
Herd Health Program
JYF Where Limousin Keep Getting Better
Prior to breeding - All cows and bulls are vaccinated with modified-live vaccine for: IBR, BVD (types 1 &2) PI3, BRSV. Calves are vaccinated with modified-live vaccine for: IBR, BVD (types 1&2) PI3, BRSV, 8 way clostridial, haemophilius, pasturellia. Bulls, cows and calves are treated for internal and external parasites. Prior to weaning – All calves vaccinated (boostered) with modified-live vaccines for: IBR, BVD (types 1&2) PI3, BRSV, 8 way clostridial, haemophilius, pasturellia. Bulls, cows and calves treated with pour-on parasite control. Prior to Sale - All bulls are semen tested and given the first treatment of Fusogard. All cows are tested for Johne’s disease. We have a zero tolerance policy for positive tests. These animals and their offspring are removed from the breeding herd to insure the the future health of your herd.
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JYF Annual Production Sale
Monday, February 25, 2019