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2005 Performance
Bull Test and
Sale

APRIL 2, 2005
at HIGH NOON

The Bull Test Station at Southern Illinois University is entering its thirtieth year of operation. It has facilities to test the gain and feed conversion of seventy-two (72) bull calves for a 112-day test period.

Objectives of the
Southern Illinois University Bull Testing Station are to:

  • Evaluate the ability of bulls to gain rapidly.
  • Measure the amount of feed required per pound of gain.
  • Provide a location where cattle breeders can purchase superior performance-
    tested bulls for use in their breeding herd