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that has to be absorbed into the skin or the inject- ables, Hill said. The final way to add to value of cat- tle is by deciding whether or not to use implants. There is an online pro- gram that can help analyze a cattle operation and make a customized program. It's available as an iPad ap- plication or at www.herd- health-manager.com. The Bull Sale continues through Saturday. For in- formation and schedules visit www.redbluffbull- sale.com. Breakfast FROMPAGE6 KevinHill,DVMofMerckTechnicalServicesspeaksabout adding value to cattle at the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale Kickoff Breakfast in the Don Smith Pavilion. PHOTOS BY JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS A girl washes bulls on Tuesday at the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale at the Tehama District Fairground. HEATHER HOELSCHER — DAILY NEWS Bulls are herded on Tuesday into the Don Smith Pavilion grading pen a er the si ing process has been passed. This bull scored an 89out of a possible 92grade score at the in the Tehama District Fairgrounds. from the sale and cannot participate in the sale. Those bulls who have passed the first portion of the sale process are herded to the grading pen. There, experienced cattle ranch- ers check the bulls for how well they look and act and then assign a grade. A grade of 87 or higher is required to continue to the sale on Saturday. As a rancher herself, Sue Willhoite said she checks for these quali- ties ahead of time. She is a part of Lazy J Red An- gus Ranch out of Prinev- ille, Oregon and has par- ticipated in the Red Bluff Bull Sale for more than 15 years. Willhoite makes sure the bulls are walking properly, that they have good control, their hooves are trimmed and they are able to do the jumps the judges asks for, she said. As for the Red Bluff Bull Sale environment, Willhoite said the people are "incredible." Everyone on the sales committee is so helpful and they make sure everyone is happy. Sale FROM PAGE 6 As for the Red Bluff Bull Sale environment, Willhoite said the people are "incredible." Everyone on the sales committee is so helpful and they make sure everyone is happy. 750DavidAvenue,RedBluff•527-9193• www.tehamaestatesretirement.com Tehama Estates Tehama Estates T he areas #1 Senior Housing Provider Senior Retirement Apartments TehamaEstatesProvides: • 3DeliciousHealthyMeals Each Day • Daily Housekeeping • 24 Hour Staffing, 365 Days of the Year • Utilities Included (except phone & cable) • Transportation • Fun Activities and Events findusonFacebook Visit us at 750 David Avenue Red Bluff Or call 530-527-9193 13540 Trinity Ave, Red Bluff (530) 527-8262 • (530) 528-8261 Ifnoanswercall529-7400 www.garysautobodyandtowing.com Keydropforearlymorningandlateeveningdropoff Free shuttle service for you and your car We want your accident to be as painless as possible Convenient free estimates at our facilities, as well as mobile estimating 24/7 Towing Rental car assistance "GOODSAM" MOTOR CLUB GARY'S AUTO BODY & 24 HOUR TOWING, INC. Welcome to the Bull & Gelding Sale L a C o r o n a MEXICANRESTAURANT Authentic Mexican Food Walnut St. Main St. Antelope Blvd. 914 Walnut St. Red Bluff, CA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 528-9496 Jeep RED BLUFF DODGE~CHRYSLER~JEEP~RAM www.redbluffdodge.com 545 Adobe Rd., Red Bluff • 530-366-3166 BULL&GELDINGSPECIALS on Selected New & Used Trucks WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A ★