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.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Tues., May 5 | Delivery of bulls for 2026 Summer Test |
| Tues., May 26 | On-Test weight |
| Tues., June 23 | 28-day weight |
| Tues., July 21 | 56-day weight; mid-test payment due; weaning and registration data due |
| Tues., August 18 | 84-day weight |
| Mon., September 7 | Evaluation of structural soundness and disposition, foot score |
| Mon., September 14 | Off-Test weight, scrotal circumference measurement |
| Thurs., September 17 | Breeding Soundness Exams, brand sale bulls; non-sale bulls released pending TB test results |
| Fri., September 18 | Deadline: Parentage verification (sire and dam) and GE-EPD required for sale eligibility |
| Sat., October 17 | 98th IBEP Performance Tested Bull Sale, Springville Feeder Auction and CCI.Live |
Schedule for 2025-2026 Tests (2025 Winter and 2026 Summer)