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Frame Score: Beginning with our sale in 2011, we no longer assign a numerical number to frame score. Frame score is
the least consistent of any objectively measured trait. It is highly variable due to facilities, equipment used, and the way
the animal is standing at the time. We have circled animals around to be re-measured and can seldom duplicate a
measurement.
In addition, measurements can vary widely due to environmental differences. Our fall bulls will post an adjusted
yearling frame score average almost a whole frame score less than our Spring bulls, and yet mature to the same size.
This is due to the slower rate of growth of the fall bulls while on the cow. We now report frame score as Moderate
(Mod.) Moderate minus (Mod.-), or Moderate plus (Mod. +). Moderate is our most frequent observation and will
correspond to around a frame score 5 mature size.
Bulls marked with this Logo qualify as sires for the Missouri Show Me Select Heifer program.
Just because a bull is labeled good for heifers doesn’t mean he would not be an excellent choice
for cows too. Many of the bulls are above average for growth and muscle with the added benefit
of no grief calving, while keeping mature cow size in check.
Bull Development: Shown above are some Fall bulls making their way up one of our rough, rocky hills to the feed
bunk. This is how we develop bulls into fit, athletic individuals capable of covering miles of rough country while servicing
your cows.
Sale Order will follow catalog order – We make no attempt to line these bulls up in what we
think is a top to bottom order. There are top quality herd sire prospects all the way through the sale.