“WE DO MORE SO YOU KNOW MORE”
The Gold Standard in Bull Evaluation
Setting the industry standard for evaluated bulls, the
MCA/MSU Bull Evaluation Program follows the most
current Guidelines for Uniform Beef Improvement
Programs published by the Beef Improvement
Federation (BIF). The BIF standardizes data collection
and reporting methods, and creates greater
awareness, acceptance, and usage of beef cattle
performance information. The membersihip of BIF
consists of progressive cattle producers; provincial,
state, and national beef cattle improvement
associations; breed associations; and AI organizations.
Evaluation Diet
Following BIF guidelines, the official evaluation
period is conducted for 112 days and the ration is
scientifically designed to provide levels of protein and
energy to allow for expression of genetic differences
in lean growth among bulls. The evaluation diet was
balanced to contain 47% corn silage, 30% corn, 11%
haylage, 7% supplement, and 5% corn distillers grains
on a dry matter (DM) basis. Average nutrient content
on a DM-basis was 12.3% crude protein and 0.52
Mcal NE g /lb. Also, in accordance with BIF guidelines,
bulls are given an increased percentage of dietary
forage for 5 weeks post-evaluation, along with daily
exercise, to further prepare them for the breeding
season and optimize reproductive performance.
Only Bulls Passing Our Rigid Qualifications Sell
• All bulls tested negative for BVD-PI and bTB.
• All bulls are non-carriers of lethal genetic defects,
as identified by their breed association pedigree
or confirmed by genetic testing, for which there
is a DNA test available. These defects include:
Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), Neuropathic
Hydrocephalus (NH), Contractural Arachnodactyly
(CA), Osteopetrosis (OS), Tibial Hemimelia (TH), and
Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca (PHA).
• Bulls were measured using ultrasound for rump fat,
rib fat, ribeye area, and intramuscular fat.
• All sale bulls have passed disposition and structural
soundness screening.
• All sale bulls achieved a minimum average daily gain
of 2.8 lb during the 112-day evaluation.
• All sale bulls passed breeding soundness
requirements (see BREEDING SOUNDNESS
EXAMINATION section).
