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2010 MCA/MSU Bull Test
Sale Date: March 20, 2010

The MCA/MSU Performance Bull Test is a cooperative effort between the Michigan Cattlemen's Association, Michigan State University, and Plank Farm.

The objectives of the bull test program are to:

  • Promote performance-tested beef cattle and serve as an educational tool to acquaint producers with its overall value.
  • Provide a common environment for evaluating young bulls for rate of gain, soundness, and body composition.
  • Aid beef producers in obtaining superior performance tested bulls that have been evaluated for growth, breeding and structural soundness, and carcass merit.

Nominations - Due Sept 1, 2009
  Nomination Letter
  Rules, Policies, and Nomination Form 2010

  Recommended Pre-test Management: Controlling Bovine Coccidiosis
  Recommended Pre-test Management: Controlling Bovine Papillomas

  2009 Bull Test Press Release

2010 MCA/MSU Performance Bull Test Schedule

Eligible birthdates Sept. 1, 2008 to Apr. 30, 2009
Nominations postmarked on or before Sept. 1, 2009
Weaned on or before  Sept. 27, 2009
First vaccinations between   Aug. 20 & Sept. 12, 2009 
Booster vaccinations between   Sept. 17 & Oct. 3, 2009 
Negative TB test After   Aug. 18, 2009 
Negative BVDV test  Before delivery 
Delivery to station   Oct. 16 & 17, 2009 
Warm-up period  Oct. 16 to Nov. 5, 2009 
Start official test weights  Nov. 5 & 6, 2009 
28-day weight  Dec. 4, 2009 
Performance data due Dec. 15, 2009 
54-day weight  Dec. 30, 2009 
Mid test payment due  Jan. 15, 2010 
84-day weight  Jan. 29, 2010 
End official test weights  Feb. 25 & 26, 2010 
Sale   March 20, 2010 
Location:
Plank Farms
325 Mount Hope Rd.
Crystal, MI 48818
989-235-6253

email: psf@cmsinter.net

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Bull Test Program Sponsored By:

  • Michigan Cattlemen’s Association

  • Michigan State University, Department of Animal Science

  • Plank Farm

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