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Rio Grande Valley Bull Test To Conclude March 10th

published: March 1st 2010
source: Simbrah World

The Rio Grande Valley Beef Improvement Association will conclude its 12th all breed bull test  March 10th. Forty-eight bulls, including 22 Simbrah are on the 112 day test. La Morra Ranch, Floresville, Texas; Wentz Cattle Co., Olmito, Texas and  Lazy SF Ranch, Bell City, Louisiana have consigned the Simbrah bulls. 
    The bulls will be compared within age groups and measured for average daily gain (35% of index), weight per day of age (20%), rib eye area/100# (20%), marbling (15%) and scrotal circumference (10%).  Champion, reserve and first runner up in each age group will be awarded.
    In addition, there are heifers being developed at the facility.
    A field day will be held at the Rio Beef Feedlot, Linn, Texas on March 25th. Cattlemen can come see the test facility, view the bulls and heifers and many of them will be for sale by private treaty that day.
    For additional information contact Brad Cowan, Hidalgo County Extension Agent at 956/383-1026.