We are pleased to welcome you to the 12th Annual Hardgrass Bull Sale, it has been an exceptional year for everyone in the industry with abundant feed and record-breaking markets. As always, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the support we receive from you, our customers.
On offer we have a solid set of long yearlings, they have been developed with health and longevity in mind, they are born out on pasture and summered on a combination of native and tame pasture. After weaning in late fall, we target a slow development from weaning to a year of age then they return to pasture for the summer and fall. These bulls are rugged and strong, the top performers in our environment and ready to go to work for you. All bulls on offer will have passed a recent semen evaluation.
The Hardgrass Team
PEAKE RANCHING
FLYING U CATTLE CO.
WE WILL BE RETAINING A SEMEN INTEREST IN ALL CATALOGED BULLS FOR IN HERD USE ONLY BULLS WILL BE COLLECTED AT OWNER’S CONVENIENCE AND AT OUR EXPENSE
Shane & Tammy Castle Swift Current Saskatchewan Shane Cell: 306-741-7485 castlerockmarketing.com
The Hard Grass Bull Sale offering comes stacked this year with a set of bulls that reveal some fresh genetics for you the buyer but come backed by hours of research and efforts in assuring the genetic strengths that are a must are met! To get this set of bulls to sale time starts long before they're born, evaluating the goals and needs to move the needle a little at a time is not a job taken lightly. The passions of these breeders in trying to present genetics that do a lot of things right that are essential in all phases of beef production. The need for extremes is not an option as it leads to excessive variation in the cattle, rather educated decisions are made to minimize risk. It all comes down to making quality females that can live in this environment which Mother Nature offers numerous challenges along the way. For you, the buyer, the assurance that this set of bulls is raised in an environment that parallels any commercial operation brings satisfaction in knowing they can flourish in your operation in whichever your needs should demand.
The offering will be on display Sunday afternoon at Bow Slope giving you an excellent opportunity to visit with the good folks from Peake Ranching, Wade Cattle Co or the Flying U to focus in on the bull(s) that suit your needs. Any questions regarding the offering feel free to reach out to any of us, we are here to help!
See you sale day!
Shane Castle Castlerock Marketing
Michelle & Crew
PEAKE RANCHING
MICHELLE PEAKE HANNA, ALBERTA • 403-820-1443 m_peake08@hotmail.com
Martina, Steve & Dean
MARTINA & STEVEN WADE DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA • 403-820-1715 wadecattlecompany@gmail.com
Adrienne & Stratton WADE CATTLE CO.
FLYING U CATTLE CO.
STRATTON & ADRIENNE PEAKE DOROTHY, ALBERTA • 403- 633-0815 sapeake@hotmail.com
Cavalry has been a very influential sire in my program. His sons have shown to be easy calving with moderate birthweights followed by impressive growth. His daughters have been great mothers with excellent udders. Cavalry was incredibly quiet and easy to handle which he passed onto his offspring, you could load that bull into the trailer anywhere in the middle of the pasture no questions asked.
PEAKE EMULATION EXT 068 2186082 O C C MOONSHINE 740M
CROWFOOT LADY ERICA 6540S
SHIPWHEEL CHINOOK
PEAKE FAVOURITE 264D 1937461
CCL FAVOURITE 43Y
EPDs:
CROWFOOT LADY ERICA 4941P
H A IMAGE MAKER 0415
APEX ERISKAY 5506
REMITALL H RACHIS 21R
CCL FAVOURITE 21T
BW: 97 lbs. Adj. 205D: 648 lbs. Age of Dam: 8
14 PEAKE ALTERNATIVE 4012
BALDRIDGE ALTERNATIVE E125
PEAKE ALTERNATIVE 41K 2289665
PEAKE LOVERMERE PET 708E
PEAKE IDELETTE 248Z 1671313
MALE MP 12M APPLIED APRIL 20 2024
POSS EASY IMPACT 0119
BALDRIDGE BLACKBIRD A030
BRUIN UPROAR 0070
CROWFOOT LOVEMERE PET 2107Z
SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 K C F BENNETT TOTAL EXT OF CONANGA 6790
LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME DEER RIVER IDELETTE 91P DEER RIVER IDELETTE 136H
BW: 84 lbs. Adj. 205D: 612 lbs. Age of Dam: 12
EPDs: CED: +7.5
SIRE: ANGUS BULL
BALDRIDGE ALTERNATIVE E124
MALE MP 71M UNREGISTERED MAY 05 2024
POSS EASY IMPACT 0119
BLACKBIRD A030
PEAKE LIZA 1047 2237720 F V UPWARD 377B
LIZA 7152E PEAKE LIZA 264A
82 lbs. Adj. 205D:
BRED HEIFERS SELL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
WADE CATTLE CO.
MARTINA & STEVEN WADE • DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA • 403-820-1715 wadecattlecompany@gmail.com
Our goal is to produce healthy, low-maintenance animals that thrive in our short grass prairie environment. Several new outcross AI sires were added this past year to complement and further advance our program, while continuing to produce functional and structurally sound individuals. Our cow herd is on a full herd health program developed with the help of our Veterinarian Dr Jan Currah. The bulls are current on all vaccinations and have received two doses of Fusogard. We are pleased to offer you this set of bulls for your consideration. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. - Steven & Martina Wade
HOOVER KNOW HOW
This is a standout Know How son, he has good feet, length and masculinity. He weighed an impressive 745 lbs. at the end of November. His mother is a productive Angus Valley daughter whose BW average is 76 lbs., she has two sons working for Washada Ranching. Use this bull on cows or heifers.
“Know How is a super stout, thick, moderate sized, great footed, big testicle bull that has the look of his father, No Doubt.“ - Hoover Angus
LOT 16 DAM
Mason Curry with his Hoover Know How steer Carl the 2024 Newell District Grand Champion Steer
WADE CATTLE CO.
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KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY 1849713
WCC IDENTITY 9M
MALE XZ 9M 2391688 APRIL 18 2024
CONNEALY ONWARD
SITZ UPWARD 307R SITZ HENRIETTA PRIDE 81M
B&B ERICA 605
MOHNEN SUBSTANTIAL 272
WCC MERLE 24H 2150934
WCC MERLE 416F
G A R EXALTATION 3144
B&B ERICA 4064
BENFIELD SUBSTANCE 8506
MOHNEN GLYN MAWR ELBA 1758
PINE VIEW ROCK SOLID P234
PEAKE MERLE 108Z BW: 62 lbs. Adj. 205D: 677 lbs. Age of Dam: 4
WCC Identity 9M is heifer bull out of a very easy keeping substantial daughter, who has a 72 lb. birth weight average. The identity sons are looking to be good footed with strong top lines; he will add length of rib. There is a maternal brother working at Creek Stone Ranching
Join us for lunch prior to the sale
Reference
LOT 18
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY
MALE IMP 0020X 1849713 JANUARY 1 2010
CONNEALY LEAD ON CONNEALY ONWARD ALTUNE OF CONANGA 6104
SITZ UPWARD 307R 1385926 SITZ VALUE 7097
SITZ HENRIETTA PRIDE 81M
G A R EXALTATION 3144
B&B ERICA 605 US15462235
B&B ERICA 4064
EPDs:
G A R SCOTCH CAP 309
B/R NEW DIMENSION 7127
B&B ERICA 609
Semen on B&B Identity was sourced after observing the significant influence of his daughters in breeding programs, particularly B&B Blkbd Progress 3015. This female has made a notable mark by selling multiple sons into herds across North America, with six of these sons offering semen for breeding purposes. Another standout daughter, Mille Brae Iden Georgina 4086, recently achieved an impressive sale price of $210,000 for a half interest and is recognized as the dam of J Trademark 1037.
B&B Identity's maternal lineage also demonstrates longevity and productivity, with his mother remaining in production well into her late teens. As an eightyear-old bull, Identity remained fit and sound, a testament to his durability. He is widely respected for siring daughters that are both highly fertile and productive. In addition to his influential daughters, B&B Identity has produced notable sons including Mille Brae Identified 4031 and Musgrave Aviator, further establishing his reputation within the industry.
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B&B IDENTITY 1849713
WCC
WCC Identity 12M is a very impressive individual, he has been a standout since birth. Masculine and long with excellent growth, he gained an impressive 3.1 lb/day from weaning to Jan. 14th. His mother is a moderate, feminine Resource daughter, with sons working at McMorris Ranching and Washada Ranching. Koupals B&B Identity daughters are known for being highly productive and fertile, 12M will sire top notch steers and excellent replacement females.
WADE CATTLE CO.
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KG JUSTIFIED 3023
BULL’S EYE JUSTIFIED 40J 2244917
BULL’S EYE ANNIE 109G
WCC TRAPPER 10H
WCC BLACKCAP 49K 2280743
WCC 40J JUSTIFIED 15M
MALE XZ 15M 2401420 APRIL 22 2024
CONNEALY JUDGMENT
KG MISS MAGIC 1443
R&W RESOURCE 85D
BULL’S EYE ANNIE 68D
PAINTROCK TRAPPER
WCC ANNIE K 418D
PEAKE PENDLETON 408A
WCC BLACKCAP 469D SQUAW COULEE BLACKCAP 81U
BW: 87 lbs. Adj. 205D: 692 lbs. Age of Dam: 2 EPDs:
A solid cow bull who weaned at a strong 678 lbs. out of a nice 2-year-old dam. He gained an impressive 3.5 lb/day from Nov. 25 to Jan. 14th. His dam has a birth weight average of 88 lbs.
“Excellent disposition, fertility, foot quality and structure. Thick, deep with excellent growth and carcass EPDs. If your program needs cattle that grow rapidly to 16 months then quit, this is the bull for you.” - Bull Barn
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WCC CONSTABLE
WCC Constable 18M is a thick high-capacity Constable son out of a 12-year-old dam. He was the highest gaining bull on feed at 3.66 lb/day. The Constables are continuing to express rapid early growth and moderate mature size. With his low birth weight and high weaning growth he can be utilized on both heifers and cows. Maternal sons working for Washada and Vredegoors.
A double bred Resolve son with an exceptionally smooth front end, with a 73 lb. birth weight he is well suited to breed heifers for multiple years. The Resolve daughters are proving to be excellent young cows.
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MOHNEN SUBSTANTIAL 272
WCC SUBSTANTIAL 34H 2150930
WCC TILDA 406F
WCC SUBSTANTIAL 29H
WCC MIDDLEBROOK 29K 2269474
WCC MIDDLEBROOK 57H
WCC SUBSTANTIAL 24M
MALE XZ 24M 2401257 MAY 10 2024
BENFIELD SUBSTANCE 8506
MOHNEN GLYN MAWR ELBA 1758
BRUIN UPROAR 0070
REMINGTON TILDA 76T
MOHNEN SUBSTANTIAL 272
WCC ROSEBUD 402F
R&W TIGER 67E
WCC MIDDLEBROOK 423E
B0W: 68 lbs. Adj. 205D: 599 lbs. Age of Dam: 2
Here is an excellent heifer bull prospect, moderate and smooth with an excellent disposition. His dam is a beautiful easy fleshing young cow with a fantastic udder, his sire 34H had good feet and a birth weight average of 66 lbs.
FLYING U CATTLE CO.
STRATTON & ADRIENNE PEAKE • DOROTHY, ALBERTA • 403-633-0815 sapeake@hotmail.com
As I sell my final group of bulls, I want to thank all previous buyers for your support - it has truly been a privilege. I have enjoyed the challenge of raising bulls that I could be proud of and that suit the needs of my fellow ranchers. The ownership of my red cows has been transferred to my daughter, Michelle. Together, Michelle and I are offering this group of bulls for sale. I am confident that Michelle will continue to uphold and enhance the breeding program. I can’t say that I started it all because when I acquired the cows from Dan Sewell the program was solid, and a lot of the hard work was already done.
I look forward to seeing everyone sale day for a visit. - Stratton Peake
FLYING U CATTLE CO.
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RED WFL MERLIN 018A
RED FLYING U MERLIN 56M
MALE PEA 56M 2412084 MAY 15 2024
RED LJC MERLIN T179
RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 48K
U MERLIN 11H 2175982
RED WFL COMMITMENT 042Y RED
BAD LANDS ZARA 325A
RED FLYING U SAMURAI 27F
RED FLYING U RINA 62H 2349453
BAR-X PATRIOT 18H
RED BAD LANDS ZARA 49X
RED BIEBER ROUSE SAMURAI X22
RED BAD LANDS SQUIRRELL 1060Y
RED JRA ESCALADE 76A
RED FLYING U RINA 19E RED BAD LANDS RINA 1123Y BW: 91 lbs. Adj. 205D: 711 lbs. Age
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MERLIN 018A
RED FLYING U MERLIN 63M
FLYING U MERLIN 11H 2175982
BAD LANDS ZARA 325A
WFL COMMITMENT 042Y
BAR-X PATRIOT 18H
862U
LANDS GREMBO 9045W
RED FLYING U MERLIN 11H
11H is a home raised bull. He stood out at every phase of his development out performing his herd mates at weaning and yearling. His mother is now 11 years old and in excellent shape with a faultless udder. Another great thing is his calm and cool disposition. He carries the eye catching style of his sire Merlin 018A. A home raised sire that performed and thrived in our environment. He has been used heavily AI by Saddle Ridge Farming in their heifer breeding program.
48K was a combination that worked, his sire Duff Red Blood was chosen for his thickness and reputation for good feet. The Red Blood sons have proven to be solid performers, and his daughters are typey thrifty looking young cows with good udders. Then there is his dam CDS 68X, this was a no miss kind of cow. She raised a top calf no matter how she was bred. As another plus 48K goes back to Crowfoot Oles Oscar on the sire’s side, and Mission Statement P27 on the Dams side, good honest working cattle.
27 RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 14M
MALE PEA 14M 2411730 APRIL 25 2024
RED ROJAS RIOJA 6052 RED DUFF RED BLOOD 18114 DUFF JUANADA 927K 15124
FLYING U RED BLOOD 48K 2292184 RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27
BAD LANDS ZAMBA 68X
BRYLOR ZAMBA 75L
ANDRAS IN FOCUS B175 RED ANDRAS FUSION R236
28 RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 21M
SIRE: RED DUFF RED BLOOD 18114
FLYING U CATTLE CO.
29 RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 35M
MALE PEA 35M 2411728 MAY 03 2024
RED ROJAS RIOJA 6052
RED DUFF RED BLOOD 18114 DUFF JUANADA 927K 15124
RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 48K 2292184 RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 RED BAD LANDS ZAMBA 68X
BRYLOR ZAMBA 75L
RED TONGUERIVER JUBILATION
RED FLYING K JULIAN 203Y RED FLYING K MS SUIJI 70W
RED BAD LANDS QUINLA 442B 1783311
RED SHODEREE QUINLA 24L
RED RUNNING BAR JOCK 63J
RED SHODEREE QUINLA 21J BW:
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RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 44M
MALE PEA 44M 2412056 MAY 09 2024
RED ROJAS RIOJA 6052
RED DUFF RED BLOOD 18114 DUFF JUANADA 927K 15124
RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 48K 2292184
RED BAD LANDS ZAMBA 68X
RED ML MAX 386A
RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27
RED BRYLOR ZAMBA 75L
RED CROWFOOT 6253S
RED ML PRINCESS 809U
RED FLYING U CORALITE 51F 2065645 RED ASPEN ECLIPSE 27P
RED BAD LANDS CORALITE 220Z
EPDs:
RED SHODEREE CORALITE 227T
BW: 95 lbs. Adj. 205D: 634 lbs. Age of Dam: 6
CEM:
31 RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 53M
MALE PEA 53M 2411727 MAY 12 2024
RED ROJAS RIOJA 6052
RED DUFF RED BLOOD 18114 DUFF JUANADA 927K 15124
RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 48K 2292184
BAD LANDS ZAMBA 68X
RED
ZAMBA 75L
IN FOCUS B175 RED ANDRAS FUSION R236
ANDRAS BELLE B167
RED FLYING U RINA 25G 2119058 RED JRA ESCALADE 76A RED FLYING U RINA 19E RED BAD LANDS RINA 1123Y BW: 97 lbs. Adj. 205D: 583 lbs. Age of Dam: 5
32 RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 54M
MALE PEA 54M 2411726 MAY 13 2024
RED ROJAS RIOJA 6052
RED DUFF RED BLOOD 18114 DUFF JUANADA 927K 15124
RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 48K 2292184
RED BAD LANDS ZAMBA 68X
RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27
RED BRYLOR ZAMBA 75L
RED BECKTON NEBULA W312 L3
RED FLYING K NEPTUNE 70Y RED FLYING K DANA 83W
RED BAD LANDS SQUIRRELL 347A 1759552 RED FLYING K DYNAMO 130R RED BAD LANDS SQUIRRELL 1060Y RED CROWFOOT SQUIRRELL 1074L
BW: 79 lbs. Adj.
33 RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 61M
MALE PEA 61M 2412083 MAY 21 2024 RED ROJAS RIOJA 6052
RED DUFF RED BLOOD 18114 DUFF JUANADA 927K 15124
RED FLYING U RED BLOOD 48K 2292184 RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 RED BAD LANDS ZAMBA 68X
BRYLOR ZAMBA 75L
RED
1962 WESTERN STOCK GROWERS BRANDING COMPETITION CHAMPIONS
Hargrave Mitchell, Allie Streeter, John Cross, Walter Peake At Gattey Ranch in Consort, Alberta
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34 RED FLYING U NEW DIRECTION 15M
MALE PEA 15M 2412740 APRIL 25 2024
RED ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240
RED FLYING U NEW DIRECTION 13K 2292157
RED FLYING U CORALITE 57F
RED LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27
RED FLYING U RUBY 5F 2050605
RED BAD LANDS RUBY 423B
ANDRAS IN FOCUS B152
ANDRAS KURUBA B111
RED R&W CONCLUSION 11D
RED BAD LANDS CORALITE 1134Y
RED LJC LANCER 806
RED LJC HANNAH 106
RED FLYING K JULIAN 203Y
RED BAD LANDS RUBY 1038Y
BW: 83 lbs. Adj. 205D: 562 lbs. Age of Dam: 6 EPDs:
35 RED FLYING U NEW DIRECTION 16M
MALE PEA 16M 2411729 APRIL 26 2024
ANDRAS IN FOCUS B152
RED ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240 ANDRAS KURUBA B111
RED FLYING U NEW DIRECTION 13K 2292157 RED R&W CONCLUSION 11D RED FLYING U CORALITE 57F
89Y
BAD LANDS MELODY 408B 1783348
FLYING K MELODY 190X
ASPEN ECLIPSE 27P
FLYING K ROXIE 139S
COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFERS
Our environment and our management puts an immense amount of selection pressure on our cow herds so buy with confidence knowing these heifers will know how to go out and go to work for you.
Internet Bidding Available
PEAKE RANCHING
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BLACK & 10 RED HEIFERS
This set of home raised heifers have been bred for maternal strength with an emphasis on docility. They have been exposed to home raised Red and Black Angus calving ease bulls. Confirmed pregnant on October 9th, vaccinated with Cattlemaster, 8 way and pour on. Bulls out July 13 - Sept 1. Any questions please reach out to Michelle Peake 403-820-1443
Terms & Conditions
TERMS OF SALE: The terms of the sale are cash or cheque, payable at par at the sale location. The right of property shall not pass until after settlement has been made; no invoicing on buyers in attendance, unless previous arrangements have been made. Every animal sells to the highest bidder and in case of disputes, the auctioneer's decision will be final. We reserve the right to withhold animals from export shipment for whom payments have not been received prior to departure times.
BREEDING GUARANTEE: All purebred cattle are sound and right and sell with a responsible breeder guarantee of satisfaction. In the event of any unlikely dispute, the regular terms and conditions, standard with the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association, shall apply. The consignors will not, however, provide replacement or adjustment for physical injury or mismanagement. We therefore stress the importance of insurance on bulls. At no time shall the seller’s liability exceed the purchase price of any animal.
CATTLE INSPECTION: All carry identity tags, corresponding to Sale Lot Numbers. All shall be available for inspection prior to the sale.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Errors discovered in the catalog will be corrected from the auction stand at sale time and will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalog.
SIGHT UNSEEN BIDS: May be entrusted in complete confidence to any of the consignors or sale staff listed.
INSURANCE: Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the Auctioneer’s hammer falls. Livestock coverage will be available at the clerks desk from representatives on Sale Day.
ALL PERSONS who attend the Sale do so at their own risk, and the owners, Management and Sale Staff assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for property loss or for any accidents that may occur.
The WHO?
The Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation
More than just a date with a probe . . .
Breeding soundness examinations should be performed on all bulls to be used for breeding.
The WHY?
Economics… When comparing heritable traits, fertility is 10 times as important as carcass quality and 5 times as important as rate of gain. Although female fertility is important, the herd sire bears the majority of the herd’s fertility responsibility – the law of ratios! It is estimated that 1 out of every 5 bulls is sub-fertile, so avoid the surprise in the fall of open or late cows and get those bulls tested.
The HOW?
Libido and serving capacity are UNASSESSED in the routine breeding soundness exam!!! It is important for producers to monitor breeding activity when the bull is put with cycling females
Palpation of both testicles is essential; the testicles should be firm, move freely within the scrotum and there should be no irregular swellings. The scrotum is also examined for any injuries (for example, frost bite) and excess fat deposits that can affect thermoregulation. The ideal scrotal shape is pendulous with a definite neck (smaller testicles and excess fat usually alter scrotal shape). There is a reason why scrotal circumference measurements are performed!! Scrotal circumference measurements are highly correlated to testis weight, daily sperm production and high semen quality traits. Larger scrotal circumferences in bulls are associated with earlier age at puberty in heifers. See, size does matter!!! Transrectal internal examination focuses on accessory sex glands and inguinal rings. Enlarged sex glands can be a sign of inflammation with secondary infection.
Semen quality is a big focus of the exam. Ejaculate volume, semen density and motility (gross and individual) and sperm morphology are all evaluated. Density and motility are assessed using a microscope. There is power in sperm numbers and if the sperm are not moving well, they will not make it to fertilize the egg! Individual sperm are examined under a higher magnification on a stained slide for abnormalities.
Sperm Abnormalities... The easiest way to understand this is to the think of an individual sperm in sections. Abnormalities can affect each section of the sperm – the head, the midpiece, the tail (principle piece) and the acrosome (top part of the head). There can also be ‘broken sperm’ with the head separated or detached and droplets that are usually lost from the sperm can still be present. Sperm abnormalities are usually classified as either Primary or Secondary and are based on where the defect originates during spermatogenesis.
It is important to remember that Spermatogenesis is an ONGOING thing! Sperm are constantly being produced in a continuous cycle. The causes of disturbing spermatogenesis are usually heat or stress related (less common causes are genetic, toxic and nutritional deficiencies). Both heat and stress lower levels of testosterone which affects sperm production.
The WHEN?
Weather can have an effect on a breeding soundness exam. Warmer days are always better because there is less chance for false negatives from environmental effects. Sperm can get ‘shocked’ on a cold day and motility can be greatly decreased. Since annual vaccines are commonly administered to bulls at the time of semen testing, it is good to test about 3 to 4 weeks before breeding season.
The WHAT?
Bulls that are classified as SATISFACTORY potential breeders mean they have met all of the minimum requirements for physical soundness and semen quality – remember, watch for sex drive and mating ability!! QUESTIONABLE bulls would most likely impregnate cows but fertility is expected to be slightly below normal or there is a risk of transmitting undesirable traits to offspring. The DECISION DEFERRED classification is usually given to pubertal bulls with poor semen quality because at sexual maturity semen quality should improve. It is also used in mature bulls that have suffered a disturbance in spermatogenesis, such as frost bite damage, which should recover before the breeding season. UNSATISFACTORY is given to bulls that are expected to result in poor fertility in the cow herd.
It is always important to remember that when doing a breeding soundness exam, we use a ‘snapshot in time’ to evaluate a continuous ‘motion movie picture’. Spermatogenesis is constantly happening and bulls are subjected to numerous things on a daily basis that can affect this. Just because your toe doesn’t hurt today, doesn’t mean you won’t stub it on the tractor tomorrow . . .
Jan Currah BSAg. DVM Larrikin Veterinary Services
Ballads of the Badlands Limericks for THE prince of wales’ Visit
by Arthur Peake - 1866 - 1947 - Pioneer in the Dorothy Area
Said to the King to the Prince, it’s insane
To make a Duke or a Count of George Lane
But I think that we might create him a Knight Companion of Cows on the Plain.
Said the Prince to the King, that’s no jest
But we will have to grant him a crest
Then at the Stampede if he’s properly keyed He will certainly throw out his chest.
Said the Duke to the Prince, so you’re back And how’s my old friend Happy Jack?
Is it true that McGary is running a dairy
While Hank has a still out back?
So Bill Caldwell’s still strutting around
How familiar the old names do sound:
Jack Morton, by heaven, homely Tom Evans
Still make a big noise, I’ll be bound.
The day that the Prince did all right Guy Weadick had sat up all night
Practising how to make the Court bow It sure was a comical sight.
When they said to the Prince, this Guy He shook hands, and remarked, you look dry
So he called his equerry, who gave him some sherry And said we prefer this to rye.
Says Guy, here’s looking at you
And from his shirt pocket he drew
A small little sack o’ Bull Durham tobacc’ And said have a smoke or a chew.
When they introduced Pete Vandermeer They offered him whiskey or beer
When he said that I orter stick strictly to water They told him High River was near.
The mayor of High River was proud ‘Cause the Prince picked him out of the crowd And said, who’s your tailor, he sure is a failure And called him Old Fellow out loud.
