Cattlemen's Calendar
Bull owners and county beef cattle groups are encouraged to contact IBEP to volunteer to help on weighdays/workdays shown below. Activities usually begin at 9:00 am. Bring a potential cooperator or bull buyer to give them a first-hand look at the bulls, facilities, and the central testing program.
Tues, May 21
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| Record on-test weight and hip height
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Tues., June 18
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| Record 28-day weights; board of directors meeting
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June 18-21
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| Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium & Convention, Brookings, South Dakota
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Thurs., July 11
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| Ultrasound older bulls
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Tues., July 23
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| Record 63-day weights; registration numbers and weaning data due; final payment due
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Tues., August 20
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| Record 91-day weights; preliminary soundness screening
(Note: Videotaping of bulls will take place at a later date)
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Mon., September 16
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| Ultrasound younger bulls
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Mon., September 23
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| Record off-test weights; measure hip height and scrotal circumference; TB injection
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Thurs., September 26
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| Breeding soundness evaluation; freeze brand; read TB test
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Sat., October 19
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| 84th IBEP Bull Sale and Springville Feeder Auction Association Cow and Heifer Sale, Springville Feeder Auction, 2:00 pm
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