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9/20/2018 Contest Purpose Youth Education & Industry Experience Commercial cattle feeding Industry technology Performance measures Feedlot Carcass merit Profitability 1 9/20/2018 Contest Participation

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Contest Purpose

Youth Education & Industry Experience
Commercial cattle feeding
Industry technology
Performance measures
Feedlot
Carcass merit
Profitability

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Contest Participation

2017
72 head
29 NJHA members
10 states
2018
149 head
37 NJHA members
13 states

Contest Process

Delivery to Gregory Feedlots: November 17-25, 2018
Acclimation period: approximately 2 weeks
Contest startup: weights, processing - implant, ultrasound, DNA, etc.
Mid-point activities: weights, ultrasound measurements, re-implant
Marketing & harvest
Final carcass and performance data, payout, contest scoring

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Educational Opportunities

Monthly reports
Health information
Performance measurements taken (ultrasound, weights, etc.)
Educational events (TBD)
Educational Webinars
Open House Field Day(s)
Educational Seminar at JNHE

Contest Guidelines

Participant requirement - current NJHA membership
Steers only
Categories
Purebred Hereford – recorded or registered by AHA, out of registered sire & dam
Commercial – must meet CHB live specifications
Divisions
Pen of 3
Individuals

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Contest Guidelines (cont.)

Birth date: 1/1/18 or after
Weight: 500-850 lbs.
Weaned 45 days, or more, prior to delivery
Vaccination Program: 2 rounds prior to delivery
Recommended guidelines posted to contest website
Zoetis SelectVAC WeanVAC protocol – www.selectvac.com

If possible, send a list of vaccinations and dates administered when cattle are delivered

Health papers required for interstate shipment – check with veterinarian

Additional Contest Information

Steers will be managed and marketed at the discretion of the feed yard
Scoring based on Retail Value Average Per Day on Feed calculation
All feed costs financed through the feedlot throughout the competition

 Payment will not be issued until after all steers in contest are harvested

Contest winners announced at AHA Annual Meeting Honorees Reception
Full list of guidelines can be found on contest website

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David Trowbridge - Manager Pre-Feedlot Best Practices

Recommended Vaccination Program 1) 5-way modified-live vaccines 2) Pasteurella vaccine 3) Somnus 4) 7-way vaccine 5) **non-TBA implant & dewormer Processing Timeline:

10-14 day before weaning
14 days after weaning**

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Pre-Feedlot Best Practices (cont.)

Calves should be fed a balanced starter ration
Gradually increase grain rations
Animals should be weaned for 45 days prior to being shipped to feedlot
Animals should be individually ID’d as a reference point for future

data collection

Summary

Join/renew NJHA membership
Enter steers: https://hereford.org/youth/njha-fed-steer-shootout/
Follow weaning & vaccination protocol
Deliver steers to Gregory Feedlots – November 17-25, 2018

 Please communicate delivery dates so feedlot can be prepared  If transportation assistance is needed, please contact Trey Befort at 816-842-3757

Watch email throughout process for reports and communication

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Contest Sponsors Contest Contacts

American Hereford Association Trey Befort tbefort@herefordbeef.org Amy Cowan acowan@Hereford.org 816-842-3757 Gregory Feedlots, Inc. David Trowbridge, Manager 1164 305 Ave. Tabor, IA 51653 (712) 625-2311