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.
| Mon., November 18 | -- | On-test Weight #1 |
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| Tues., November 19 | -- | On-test Weight #2 |
| Sat., December 14 | -- | Purdue Extension Calving Academy Workshop, Huntington, IN; Register by December 5, see the flyer for details |
| Tues., December 17 | -- | 28-day Weight; Board of Directors meeting |
| Sat., December 21 | -- | Purdue Extension Calving Academy Workshop, Bedford, IN; Register by December 5, see the flyer for details |
| Sat., January 4 | -- | Purdue Extension Calving Academy Workshop, Greensburg, IN; Register by December 5, see the flyer for details |
| Sat., January 11 | -- | Purdue Extension Calving Academy Workshop, West Lafayette, IN; Register by December 5, see the flyer for details |
| Tues., January 14 | -- | 56-day Weight; mid-test payment due |
| Tues., February 11 | -- | 84-day Weight |
| Mon., March 3 | -- | Evaluation of Structural Soundness and Disposition, Foot Score |
| Mon., March 10 | -- | Off-test Weight (111 days); Scrotal Circumference measurement; verification to both sire and dam as well as GE-EPDs must be on file with IBEP for sale eligibility |
| Thurs., March 13 | -- | Breeding Soundness Exams; brand sale eligible bulls |
| Sat., April 26 | -- | 95th IBEP Bull Sale, Springville Feeder Auction and CCI.Live. |
Schedule for 2024-2025 Tests (2024 Winter and 2025 Summer)