IMF SCORES

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Okotoks

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We got some scan results back on yearling bulls and the average actual IMF score was 4.15. I was trying to find what this meant when I ran across this interesting article. If anyone knows what the ideal IMF is (probably lots of opinions) I would like some comments.(Our low was 2.69, high was 5.74, 9 of the 15 were 4.18 or higher.

http://www.northamericandevon.com/angus.htm
 

r.n.reed

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IMF numbers are more meaningful to me if I know how the animal was raised and have the BF# as well.
 

sue

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r.n.reed said:
IMF numbers are more meaningful to me if I know how the animal was raised and have the BF# as well.

Ditto .
 

BadgerFan

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r.n.reed said:
IMF numbers are more meaningful to me if I know how the animal was raised and have the BF# as well.

correct, sir.  I concur.  raw IMF numbers are only useful in comparing within the same contemporary group.
 

jaimiediamond

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Average numbers for the 15 head

Scan weight average 1150
rump fat adjusted 0.24
rib fat adjusted 0.17
REA actual 13.3
REA adjusted 12.5
%IM Actual 4.15
%IM Adjusted 3.82

The bulls were weaned in September and fed on green feed until December.  December-May they were fed on a non finishing silage ration.
 
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