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Rules and Regulations
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performance test and sale were the responsibility of the IBEP Board of Directors.
This performance test was conducted at the Feldun-Purdue Ag Center at Bedford. The ration was 22% corn,
55% corn silage and wheat silage, and 23% DDGS and balancer on a dry basis. Bulls were delivered October
27, began test November 17 and ended test March 21. Bulls must have met the following requirements:
GENERAL:
Born January 1 through April 30, 2015.
Be from herd participating in official breed performance testing program.
PERFORMANCE:
Have recorded birth weight and official adjusted 205-day data, plus EPDs for birth weight, weaning
weight, and maternal milk.
Weigh at least 450 lbs. and 2.45 lbs. per day of age on delivery at Station.
HEALTH:
Tested at delivery and are negative for persistent BVD infection.
Dam or birth mother tested negative for Johne’s Disease.
Vaccinated against the following diseases between 2 months and 3 weeks prior to delivery:
Leptospirosis, IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, haemophilus somnus, pasteurella, and clostridial organisms
(7-way vaccine for blackleg, malignant edema, overeating disease, etc.).
Negative to tuberculosis and brucellosis tests within 30 days of sale.
Have an official health certificate both at time of delivery and at this sale.
Official Certificates of Veterinary Inspection will be furnished to buyers.
SOUNDNESS:
Pass inspection by a screening committee for: health, structural soundness and disposition.
Pass a breeding soundness test including a physical exam, semen evaluation and adjusted scrotal
circumference.
BREEDING GUARANTEE:
All bulls were examined for semen quality and breeding soundness on
March 24, and were classified as satisfactory potential breeders. Any guarantee or terms and conditions
endorsed by respective breed associations is between buyer and seller. Neither the Indiana Beef Evaluation
Program, Purdue University, nor other persons associated with the sale will assume any liability, legal or
otherwise, except to assist, if possible, to make adjustments.
BIDDING:
All bulls will be sold to the highest bidder. The auctioneer will settle all disputes as to bids, and his
decision will be final.
FLOOR PRICE:
Bulls will be sold at a minimum of $2,000 each. Those not reaching $2,000 remain the
consignor’s property and may not be sold on the sale premises at private treaty.
TERMS:
The terms of the sale are strictly cash. Make checks payable to: Indiana Beef Evaluation Program
(IBEP).
HANDLING:
All bulls are seller’s risk until sold and buyer’s risk as soon as sold. If not convenient for the
buyer to remove his bull(s) the night of the sale, bulls will be cared for until 12:00 Noon, April 15, 2016,
but at the buyer’s risk of injury or loss. All bulls must be paid for or prior arrangements made before being
released and loaded. Bulls must be removed by 12 Noon, Friday, April 15.
REGISTRY AND TRANSFER:
Certificates of registry will be transferred to the buyer by the seller within a
reasonable time period after the sale at the seller’s expense.
LIABILITY:
All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. Neither the Indiana Beef Evaluation
Program, Purdue University, nor any person connected with the sale will assume any liability, legal or
otherwise in case of accidents.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Any changes from information in the catalog will take precedence.
AUCTIONEER:
Mike Berger, 408 King Rd., Bremen, IN 46506, phone 574-784-3800.
