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Welcome
Welcome to the 77
th
Indiana Beef Evaluation Program (IBEP) sale.
During the past 39 years, 10,846 bulls and 1,215 get-of-sire groups have been
performance tested by IBEP. While most bulls have come from Indiana breeders, cooperators
from the four states bordering Indiana and from as far away as Texas, Montana, Maryland, and
Canada have tested or are now testing bulls at IBEP.
In 76 sales, 5,590 bulls have been sold to buyers in 21 states. Ninety percent have been
purchased by Indiana producers, 8% by producers in bordering states, and the remainder by
producers from sixteen other states.
The IBEP appreciates the opportunity to work closely with seedstock and commercial
beef producers in identifying potential herd bulls with superior genetics for production and
maternal traits and for carcass merit, and to assist in making those genetics available to the beef
cattle industry.
The IBEP also appreciates the excellent working relationship and cooperation provided
by the Springville Feeder Auction Association. Since April 1990, 4,039 bulls have been sold at
this facility. This will be the 53
rd
IBEP sale held at Springville.
The 110 head offered for sale represent the top-indexing bulls of their breed, and have
passed a rigorous evaluation for disposition and structural and breeding soundness. A total of
219 bulls consigned by 77 different seedstock producers from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky,
Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin participated in this test. All bulls were measured by a certified
CUP technician using ultrasound to evaluate carcass merit. EPD’s for production and maternal
traits as well as for carcass traits are included. In addition, a number of breeds have added multi-
trait $ Indexes to assist producers in evaluating potential herd sires.
We feel that with the information gathered and provided on these bulls, both seedstock
and commercial producers can make sound decisions in the area of beef improvement, value, and
profitability.
We look forward to a successful sale, and hope you find something that fulfills your
needs and will add value to your herd.
Sincerely,
IBEP Board of Directors
