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OPSU 57th annual Beef Bull Performance test began Oct. 11Oklahoma The annual Beef Bull Performance Test at Panhandle State University, Goodwell, Okla., is underway once again. This is the station's 57th annual test. The bulls consigned to the test this year were officially weighed on test Oct. 11. There are 101 bulls consigned to the test this year, representing beef breeds--Angus, Hereford, and Maine-Anjou. Seventeen cooperators from Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Texas have bulls on test this year. The test covers a period of 112 days during which data will be collected on each bull's average daily gain, weight-per-day of age, frame score, scrotal circumference, fat thickness, rib-eye area and marbling score. Feed efficiency is measured on a pen basis. The bulls are fed a growing ration consisting of rolled corn, rolled oats, chopped alfalfa, dry distillers grain, cottonseed hulls, molasses and protein supplement. Performance summaries will be reported at 28-day intervals during the test, and the test will be completed Jan. 31, 2009. The 57th Annual Bull Sale is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2009. The bulls are being cared for by OPSU student employees: Jami Elder, Sharon Springs, Kan.; Shane Lyons, Enid, Okla.; Mick Bogenhagen, Cheyenne Wells, Colo.; and Ryan Irvin, Mutual, Okla. If you would like to be placed on the mailing list to receive the performance reports, please contact Gwen or Jerry Martin, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, P.O. Box 430, Goodwell, OK, 73939, telephone 580-349-1500 or e-mail gwen@opsu.edu. 10/20/08 Date: 10/16/08
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