The following table shows the ten top-performing bucks as of day 70 of the test. The second table shows the top consignments as of day 70. The top consignment is based on 3 bucks or the best 3 bucks in a consignment.
Top-performing bucks
* This egg count would disqualify this buck for the sale. The bronze standard for high egg count is 2000 epg.
Top Consigners (top 3 bucks)
Data will be collected on the goats two more times (September 1 and 15). Three more fecal egg counts will be added to the data set. The goats will be scanned via ultrasound (for rib eye area) on September 1. They will be evaluated for structural correctness and reproductive soundness on September 1.
A lot can still change, especially if the bucks are able to put on some meaningful gains during the last 28 days of the test. Of course, rutting behavior may also be a factor for many of the bucks, especially the older, bigger ones.
The pastures are generally in good condition. It has not been an overly moist summer, but it is much better than last year. There has been no need for supplemental nutrition.
Top-performing bucks
Rank | ID | Consigner | Breed | Start wt | d-70 wt | d-70 ADG | No. Tx | High FEC |
1 | 47 | Miller | Boer x Kiko | 44 | 63 | 0.271 | 0 | 125 |
2 | 34 | Garrett | Savan x Span | 36 | 55 | 0.271 | 0 | 520 |
3 | 15 | Burke | NZ Kiko | 44 | 62 | 0.257 | 0 | 367 |
4 | 12 | Burke | 94% Kiko | 49 | 67 | 0.257 | 0 | 475 |
5 | 11 | Burke | 75% Kiko | 48 | 66 | 0.257 | 0 | 771 |
6 | 13 | Burke | 75% Kiko | 50 | 68 | 0.257 | 0 | 800 |
7 | 14 | Burke | 86% Kiko | 50 | 68 | 0.257 | 0 | 1000 |
8 | 67 | Smith | PB Kiko | 43 | 60 | 0.243 | 0 | 1000 |
9 | 48 | Miller | Boer x Kiko | 38 | 53 | 0.214 | 0 | 1025 |
10 | 4 | Adams | PB Kiko | 38 | 53 | 0.214 | 0 | 2650* |
* This egg count would disqualify this buck for the sale. The bronze standard for high egg count is 2000 epg.
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| 9th ranked buck - Boer x Kiko consigned by Luke Miller |
Top Consigners (top 3 bucks)
Rank | Consigner | Breed | Avg. ADG | No. Tx | High FEC |
1 | Burke | % Kiko | 0.271 | 0 | 1000 |
2 | Miller | Boer x Kiko | 0.228 | 0 | 1025 |
3 | Allen | Kiko | 0.195 | 0 | 775 |
4 | Ozkum | Myotonic | 0.186 | 0 | 600 |
Data will be collected on the goats two more times (September 1 and 15). Three more fecal egg counts will be added to the data set. The goats will be scanned via ultrasound (for rib eye area) on September 1. They will be evaluated for structural correctness and reproductive soundness on September 1.
A lot can still change, especially if the bucks are able to put on some meaningful gains during the last 28 days of the test. Of course, rutting behavior may also be a factor for many of the bucks, especially the older, bigger ones.
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| A buck from Kent Ozkum's consignment of Myotonics |
The pastures are generally in good condition. It has not been an overly moist summer, but it is much better than last year. There has been no need for supplemental nutrition.
