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WBCIA Bull Test

Pingetzer Bull and Heifer Development Center (Shoshoni, Wyoming)

Bull Test Sale Catalog: (both documents)

Bull Test Data:  2007-2008

50 Day weights.pdf

Bull Test Data: 2006-07:

2007 Bull test program outline.pdf

2007 Bull test reminder letter.pdf

Bull test Field Sheet.pdf

46 Day Weights

85 Day Weights

Final Report

About the bull test:

*Receiving Dates:  October 12^th – 19^th

 *Bulls need to be born between January 1^st & April 1^st to be eligible for the sale, however, we will feed other bull calves as well.

*Bulls need to be vaccinated with:  4-Way Respiratory (required)

                                                      7-Way Clostridial (required)

                                                      Homopholis Somnus & Pasturella (recommended)

     Upon arrival, we will booster the above vaccinations, as well as administer a pour-on and a wart vaccine.

*All bulls will receive a Breeding Soundness Exam, Ultrasound, and be tested for BVD.  PAP testing is optional (cost approx., $12/hd)

*Sale order will be Black Angus, Red Angus, followed by any other breeds on test.

*The top 70% of each breed group will be allowed to sell.

     Rank is based 2/3 on gain & 1/3 on WDA.

*Membership renewal

Associate Membership - $30

Sirloin Membership level - $100 (Benefits:  business Card size ad in annual sale catalog; $25 discount on WBCIA Symposium Booth);

Ribeye Membership level - $250 (Benefits:  1/8 page ad in annual sale catalog; $50 discount on WBCIA Symposium Booth)

Filet Membership level - $500 (Benefits:  1/4 page ad in annual sale catalog; $100 discount on WBCIA Symposium Booth)

*Cost of the feed program is $495.

     Other costs include an advertising fee (to be eligible for sale), $5 entry fee, & other sale expenses (clipping, washing, brand inspections, auctioneer, etc. will be withheld from sale proceeds).

*Payment upon delivery include; $165 feed

                                                  $5 entry fee

                                                  $75/hd advertising fee to be eligible for the sale

*Second 1/3 of feed payment of $165 is due January 1^st.

*Last feed payment of $165 is due March 1^st.

The WBCIA bull test participants will be received Oct 12th through the 19th each year. At that time the bulls will begin a warm up ration and in early November  the bulls will be weighed into a 120 day test. The top performing 70% of bulls in each breed will be eligible to sell in the   WBCIA bull sale   held the first Saturday in April each year. The bulls will be fed for 3.25 lbs of gain/day. The ration will consist mainly of alfalfa hay, corn silage, corn, and oats. Protein concentrate supplement will be added to the balance of the ration as needed with salt and minerals furnished free choice. The bulls will be weighed initially at 50 days, again at 85 days, and finally at 120 days

If you are interested in nominating bulls for the  WBCIA bull test please go to the bull form page. Print the form and send it to WBCIA with the required fees. If you would like more information about the bull test please e-mail info@wbcia.org