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Louisiana Forage-Based Bull Performance Test Program Enhancing Beef Production

The Louisiana Forage-Based Bull Performance Test Program evaluates the growth rates and various traits of bulls raised on cool-season forages typical of the Gulf Coast's beef production landscape. Managed by J.E. Devillier, Area Livestock Agent for the East/West Feliciana Parishes, this program includes comprehensive health assessments, breeding soundness exams, and carcass ultrasound evaluations. With cooperation from state agencies, it serves as an invaluable resource for small herd producers, offering critical data and an annual field day for visibility and marketing.

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Louisiana Forage-Based Bull Performance Test Program Enhancing Beef Production

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  1. The Louisiana Forage-Based Bull Performance Test ProgramJ.E. DevillierArea Livestock AgentEast/West Feliciana Parishes

  2. Objective To evaluate the growth rate and other traits of bulls under cool-season forage conditions common to commercial beef production in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S.

  3. Introduction History Guidelines • Bulls • Health • Management Results Summary

  4. Bull Qualifications Breed Registry Ranch ID Bull (s) above herd average September 1 to March 31 Weaned 45 days prior to delivery Structurally sound Vaccinated

  5. Health Requirements Vaccinated---Lepto, Vibrio, Clostridials, BRD and Pasturella Dewormed 3 weeks before delivery---lung worms Free from pinkeye, warts, ringworm, mange, lice Dehorned

  6. Annual Ryegrass

  7. “The Management”

  8. Breeding Soundness Exam

  9. Carcass Ultrasound

  10. Number of Bulls 2004-06

  11. Growth Trait Averages, 2004-06

  12. Carcass Trait Averages, 2004-06

  13. Summary Evaluate under commercial situation Opportunity for producers with small herds Cooperation between state agencies Provides producers with data Field day gives producers an advertising venue

  14. The Louisiana Forage-Based Bull Performance Test ProgramJ.E. DevillierArea Livestock AgentEast/West Feliciana Parishes

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