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.
| Thurs., December 18 | -- | IBEP Winter Board of Directors Meeting |
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| December - February | -- | Indiana Beef Cattle Association's Regional Beef Meetings - Information will be available at https://www.indianabeef.org |
| Tues., December 23 | -- | 28-day weight |
| January 12-15 | -- | American Forage and Grassland Council's Annual Conference, Asheville, NC |
| Tues., January 20 | -- | 56-day weight; weaning and registration information due |
| Tues., February 17 | -- | 84-day weight |
| Fri., March 13 | -- | Evaluation of structural soundness, disposition, and foot score |
| Mon., March 16 | -- | Off-test (111-day) weight; scrotal circumference measurement |
| Thurs., March 19 | -- | Breeding soundness exams; freeze brand sale bulls |
| Sat., April 18 | -- | 97th IBEP Bull Sale, Springville Feeder Auction and CCI.Live |
Schedule for 2025-2026 Tests (2025 Winter and 2026 Summer)