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OPSU bull test updateOklahoma The 85 head of beef bulls consigned to the 58th Annual OPSU Bull Test were weighed Nov. 7 after 28 days on the 112 day test. At the end of the test, measurements will be made on the frame score, scrotal circumference, semen characteristics, fat thickness, rib-eye area and marbling in the rib eye. Expected progeny differences will be computed on most of the bulls for calving ease, weaning weight, yearling weight and milk production on their heifer offspring. This performance data is available for the producer's evaluation of their cattle and for use by prospective buyers in their bull selection. The top end of these bulls will be consigned to the 58th Annual OPSU Performance Tested Bull Sale. The sale is set for Feb. 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. (CST) in the England Activity Building, University Farm, Goodwell, Okla. The bulls are being cared for by OPSU student employees: Zachary Harlow, Satanta, Kan.; Ryan Imler, Satanta, Kan.; and Shane Lyons, Enid, Okla. In the junior age division, the top pen of bulls with an ADG of 5.07 lbs., is consigned by B&M Angus of Edmond, Okla. Spur Success 2801 is the sire of these bulls. Phil Light, Turpin, Okla. has the second place junior pen with an ADG of 4.77 lbs. on three Angus sired by Connealy Danny 5398. In third place is a pen of three Angus bulls consigned by OPSU. These bulls, with an ADG of 4.76 lbs., are sired by B&M Right Time 667. The top individual junior-age bulls with ADGs of 6.11 lbs. were consigned by Wink Farms, Panhandle, Texas, Test #30-2 and OPSU, Goodwell, Okla., Test #15-1. In the senior age division, a Rutledge Angus pen leads the way with an ADG of 5.90 lbs. The bulls in this pen were sired by GAR Predestined, a son of B/R New Design 036. In second place with an ADG of 5.58 lbs., is a pen of three Angus consigned by OPSU.
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