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
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 |
Plank Farms
325 Mount Hope Rd.
Crystal, MI 48818
989-235-6253
email: psf@cmsinter.net
Bull Test Program Sponsored By:
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Michigan Cattlemen’s Association
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Michigan State University, Department of Animal Science
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Plank Farm