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.

Calendar of Events
Date Event Information
Tues., August 18 84-day weight and second ultrasound
August 28 & 29 Grazing 102: Introduction to Managed Grazing, Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center, Dubois. Details and registration information are on the attached flyer.
Sat., August 29 Indiana Beef Cattle Association Field Day, 1:00 pm at the Purdue Beef Unit, West Lafayette. RSVP at indianabeef.org.
Mon., September 7 Evaluation of structural soundness and disposition, foot score
Mon., September 14 Off-Test weight, hip height, and 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
Fri., October 2 Entry deadline for 2026 Winter Test
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)
Schedule for 2026 Winter Test

Purdue Extension Calendar