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Beefmaster
Breeders
United
Voluntary Classification Guidelines:
Cattle are visually inspected by a BBU field representative for desirable traits. Each animal is classified
according to BBU's Standards of Excellence.
Any bull or female in the "U" category will be so designated on the BBU Certificate of Breeding along with
the date and initials of the BBU field representative. To be presented for a "U" classification, males and female
must be a minimum of 8 months with no upper age limit. Classification of Certified Beefmaster cattle is $5.00 per
head or $350.00 per stop, whichever is greater.
Any bull or female in the "X" category will be removed from the registry by BBU's office and so noted by
correspondence to the member. BBU will not charge the member a classification fee for an "X" animal.
Bulls must have a yearling scrotal measurement (taken between 320-410 days of age) of at least 30 cm to
meet the "U" qualification. A measurement of 34 cm is the objective.
All cattle presented for classification must have permanent identification and must be certified or an
application for certification must be presented to the field representative.
To receive a number score all animals must have a “U” classification.
All animals (male and female) aged 13 months and up may be presented for “U” classification and
number scores for conformation and underline, with the stipulation that if the animal is seen later in a BBU
Approved or Sanctioned Sale it is subject to reclassification by the BBU field service representative at the sale
(at no charge).
Scrotal Circumference Scores:
SCORE AGE
15-20 Mo. Old 21-30 Mo. Old Over 30 Mo. Old
Very Good More than 37 cm. More than 39 cm. More than 40 cm.
Good 31-37 cm. 32-39 cm. 33-40 cm.
Poor Less than 31 cm. Less than 32 cm. Less than 33 cm.
BBU’s Mission is to enhance breeder’s ability to raise and promote
cattle based upon the founding“Six Essentials:”
Disposition, Fertility, Weight, Conformation,
Hardiness, Milk Production.