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test. Bulls were delivered to the test station July 16. High-ADG Angus—Lot 5; owner: Oakview Angus, Bobby Aldridge, Yanceyville, N.C.; sire: WHS Limelight 64V; ADG: 5.08 lb.; ADG ratio: 133; WDA: 3.62 lb.; WDA ratio: 114; wt.: 1,508 lb. High-WDA Angus—Lot 49; owner: Panther Creek Angus, John Smith, Pink Hill, Tenn.; sire: AAR Ten X 7008 SA; ADG: 4.69 lb.; ADG ratio: 122; WDA: 3.65 lb.; WDA ratio: 115; wt.: 1,560 lb. Angus averages (52 head)—ADG: 3.83 lb.; WDA: 3.16 lb.; wt.: 1,344 lb. Overall averages (68 head)—ADG: 3.69 lb.; WDA: 3.13 lb.; wt.: 1,327 lb. The test sale was scheduled for Dec. 19 at the Granville County Livestock Arena, Oxford, N.C. For more information contact Gary Gregory at 919-515-4027, fax: 919-515-6884 or gary_gregory@ncsu.edu; or Dean Askew at 919-471-6872. Information is available on the test website, www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/ extension/animal/bcip/Ahbcip.html. z Tifton Bull Evaluation Program Tifton Bull Evaluation Center, Tifton, Ga. 28-day report (Nov. 18, 2014) The 57th Tifton Bull Evaluation Program began Sept. 29-30 with the delivery of 144 bulls representing nine different breeds and averaging 781 lb. Performance has been excellent, and the health of the bulls has been good, says Jacob Segers, extension animal scientist. The 112-day test features bulls born Dec. 1, 2012-Feb. 28, 2013. All bulls tested negative for persistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea (PI-BVD). Going on test Oct. 21, the 71 Angus bulls averaged 879 lb. for a weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.13 lb., while all 143 bulls averaged 867 lb. with a WDA of 3.05 lb. Interim weights will be collected Dec. 16 and Jan. 15, 2015, and final weights are scheduled for collection Feb. 9-10. Qualifying bulls may sell in the test sale March 4. High-ADG Angus—Lot 69; owner: Four Mile Farm, James Holman, Blakely, Ga.; sire: Meldon's Upward 491; ADG: 6.18 lb.; ADG ratio: 146; WDA: 2.91 lb.; WDA ratio: 90; wt.: 986 lb. High-WDA Angus—Lot 63; owner: Griffith Angus Farm, Winston Griffith, Tallahassee, Fla.; sire: Sitz New Design 458N; ADG: 2.50 lb.; ADG ratio: 59; WDA: 4.07 lb.; WDA ratio: 126; wt.: 1,180 lb. Angus averages (71 head)—ADG: 4.23 lb.; WDA: 3.23 lb.; wt.: 998 lb. Overall averages (143 head)—ADG: 4.20 lb.; WDA: 3.16 lb.; wt.: 985 lb. Visitors are welcome at the station 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If weekend visits are desired, please call Mike Keeler at 229-831-5416. Bull and heifer reports can be accessed through the test website at www.caes.uga.edu/commodities/animals/ beef/index.html. z Clemson Bull Test Clemson, S.C. 84-day report (Nov. 13, 2014) Sixty-one bulls were delivered to the 2015 Clemson Bull Test at the Clemson Beef Cattle Farm near Pendleton Aug. 7. Purebred breeders from four states consigned bulls (South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia). There are 32 senior Angus bulls and seven junior Angus bulls on test. Matthew Burns, extension animal scientist and Clemson Bull Test coordinator, says the weather has been much colder. He says the health of the bulls has been excellent. The bulls were weighed on test Aug. 21-22 following a 14-day warm-up period. Off-test weights were to be taken Dec. 11. High-ADG senior Angus—Lot 32; owner: Williams Angus, George Williams, Gray, Tenn.; sire: GAR Prophet; ADG: 5.77 lb.; ADG ratio: 139; WDA: 3.71 lb.; WDA ratio: 115; wt.: 1,620 lb. High-WDA senior Angus—Lot 29; owner: Shuffler Farm; sire: WRA Vindicator W2; ADG: 4.23 lb.; ADG ratio: 102; WDA: 3.86 lb.; WDA ratio: 120; wt.: 1,530 lb. High-ADG and high-WDA junior Angus— Lot 53; owner: Paul Boyd Angus, Neil Boyd, Clover, S.C.; sire: SAV Final Answer 0035; ADG: 5.49 lb.; ADG ratio: 125; WDA: 3.70 lb.; WDA ratio: 111; wt.: 1,360 lb. Senior Angus averages (32 head)—ADG: 4.16 lb.; WDA: 3.23 lb.; wt.: 1,347 lb. Junior Angus averages (7 head)—ADG: 4.39 lb.; WDA: 3.34 lb.; wt.: 1,205 lb. The sale is scheduled for Feb. 7, 2015. For additional information contact Burns at burns5@clemson.edu or at 864-940-2428 (cell) or Gary Burns, Clemson University Beef Farm manager and Clemson Bull Test manager at gburns@clemson.edu or at 864- 617-3402 (cell). Information is also available on the test website at www.clemson.edu/ extension/livestock/beef/bulltests-cubt/. z OPSU Bull Performance Test Goodwell, Okla. 28-day report (Nov. 8, 2014) The bulls consigned to the 63rd annual Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) Bull Performance Test were weighed on test Oct. 11. This year's test includes bulls consigned by 14 breeders. The 113 bulls on test have a 28-day overall average daily gain (ADG) of 3.78 lb. and a WDA of 3.00 lb. The top pen of bulls in the junior division had an average ADG of 5.21 lb. with a WDA of 3.04 lb. and are consigned by Terry Brink, Frederick, Okla. The top junior bull with an ADG of 5.86 lb. and a WDA of 3.14 lb. is in this pen. The next weigh day was scheduled for Dec. 6. The top pen of senior bulls had an average ADG of 5.04 lb. and is consigned by Chaffin To access a state-by-state listing of current central bull tests, visit our Virtual Library online at www.api-virtuallibrary.com/CentralBullTests.htm. The listing includes contact information, links to test websites, current test schedules and dates of upcoming tests. CONTINUED ON PAGE 110 January 2015 n ANGUSJournal n 109 1 1 HARDEE FARMS 11551 NW Hwy. 129 • Chiefland, FL 32626 (352) 493-4472 Day Chris Hardee (352) 493-1204 Night Located 1 mile east of Chiefland on U.S. Hwy. 129. Annual Black Bull Sale always 1st Friday of November. Herd established 1956. Visitors Always Welcome • Buyers Always Appreciated!