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February 2012 n ANGUSJournal n 109 Angus Farms, Davis, Okla. This pen also has the top-gaining senior bull with an ADG of 6.46 lb. The test is a 112-day test, during which ADG, feed intake and efficiency on a pen basis, and WDA will be collected on the bulls. Other data collected will be frame score, scrotal circumference, semen quality, fat thickness, ribeye area and marbling score. OPSU students working on the test include Gideon Busienei, Kenya; Brady Ewton, Whitesboro, Texas; Nathan Johnson, Longmont, Colo.; and Levi Mitchell, Twin Oaks, Okla. The test ends Jan. 31, 2015, and the top bulls will sell Feb. 23. Those interested in following the performance of the bulls during the test can contact Gwen Martin at 580-349- 1500 or at gwen@opsu.edu. z Florida Bull Test Marianna, Fla. 56-day report (Oct. 14-15) The North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) Bull Test in Marianna, Fla., has reported 56-day test results. Bulls were accepted for delivery July 29 with on-test weights taken Aug. 19 and 20. The test is for bulls born Aug. 15-Dec. 31, 2013. Purebred animals must be registered, and composites must be out of registered parents. All Angus and Angus derivatives must be tested for AM status or must be accompanied by a letter from the breed association to indicate they are not a carrier. The diet is a grain and forage-based diet formulated to target 4 lb. of gain per day, with ad libitum access to hay, adequate for allowing expression of growth potential and development without overconditioning the bulls. High-ADG and high-indexing Angus—Lot z PERFORMANCE REPORT 110 n ANGUSJournal n January 2015 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 109 CEDAR CREEK FARM Ted, Judy & Scott Bourne 301 Cedar Creek Lane Donalds, SC 29638 Office (864) 223-0188 (864) 379-2253 Fax (864) 223-6516 Chris Perry • (864) 379-3097 email: ted@cebourne.com judybourne@wctel.net Breeding Registered Angus Since 1962! Walter D. Shealy & Family 20977 U.S. Hwy. 76 Newberry, SC 29108 Cell (803) 924-1000 Dixon (803) 629-1174 Fax (803) 276-2358 email: bg@wshealy.com www.blackgrove.com Be a part of the South Carolina Breeders section, contact David Gazda • (706) 227-9098 • dgazda@angus.org or Karri Mildenberger • (816) 383-5289 • kmildenberger@angusjournal.com Kevin & Lydia Yon P.O. Box 737 Ridge Spring, SC 29129 (803) 685-5048 Fax (803) 685-0548 email: kyon@pbtcomm.net www.yonfamilyfarms.com Located on Hwy. 392. Ted Bartee 1717 St. Paul Church Rd. Clover, SC 29710 (803) 222-7533 Fax (803) 222-9068 email: tumblet8@bellsouth.net