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2021 TransTasman Cattle Evaluation EBVs for 2019 born calves
CALVING EASE GROWTH & MATERNAL CWt 300KG CARCASE INDEX VALUES ($)
CED DTRS GL BWt 200 400 600 MWT Milk SS DtC 650D EMA RIB RUMP RBY% IMF SR AP HDT
+1.8 +2.1 -4.4 +4.2 +46 +84 +110 +95 +16 +1.9 -4.2 +61 +5.4 +0.1 -0.2 +0.4 +1.8 +$100 +$103 +$102

MANAGING YOUR NEW BULL

When bulls leave the farm where they were bred, it can be very stressful for them, as they are leaving the security of the mob they were
bred into and arrive at sale yards which are completely foreign to them. So it is important to minimise the stress and help your new bull
settle into his new home. When he arrives it would be a good idea to put him with a small group of quiet cows or steers - not steers that
have received H.G.P or other bulls. A reasonable paddock and some hay, and he should soon settle.

When shifting of handling your bulls allow plenty of time to do the job, so they can be handled quietly and with patience. Do not startle
or poke him and NEVER use an electric cattle prodder.
At mating time check your bull regularly as accidents do happen and when he is finished put him back into a good paddock with adequate
feed which will also help reduce the problem of fighting.
Finally if you have any concerns, or thoughts about your bull, we are only a phone call away.
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