NICHOLS FARMS BREEDING GUARANTEE
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Bulls will be semen checked prior to pick up or delivery.
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Bulls are guaranteed to service cows. Any bull that settles healthy cows by natural service or passes a fertility test made by a certified veterinarian mutually agreed upon by Nichols Farms and buyer shall be considered a breeder.
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The following exceptions apply to all breeding animals sold by Nichols Farms:
*Animals put in service or bred at less than 12 months of age
*Injury or disease to the animal occurring after the sale
*Gross negligence or misconduct on the part of the buyer
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ANGUS CALVING EASE AND $$ VALUE EPD's
CED (Calving Ease Direct)--EPD's
*CED are computed for the calving ease of a bull used on first calf heifers.
MAT CE (Maternal Calving Ease)--EPD's
*MAT CE are computed for a bull's ability to sire first calf heifers which will calve unassisted.
$Value (post weaning $$ per Head)--EPD's
i.e. ($F)+$22 ($G)+$12 ($B)+$27
*$Values EPDs are computed for feedlot performance (i.e. days on feed, ration cost, cash price) and carcass merit (i.e. Choice-Select spread, and USDA Yield Grade 4&5s, and heavy weight carcass discounts).
*Feedlot Value ($F) calculates a $ per head difference in expected progeny differences for feedlot performance compared to progeny of other Angus sires.
*Grid Value ($G) combines quality grade and yield grade and is calculated for animals with carcass EPDs, ultrasound EPDs, or both types of EPDs.
*Beef Value ($B) represents the expected average dollar per head difference in the progeny feedlot performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other Angus sires. Beef Value ($B) is comprised of two pieces: Feedlot Value ($F) and Grid Value ($G)
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