This site is provided by:
West Virginia Beef Industry Council and West Virginia Cattlemen’s Association
James D. Bostic, Executive Secretary
PO Box 668
Buckhannon, WV 26201
304.472.4020

2009 - 2010
Southern Heifer
Development Links:

● WVBEEF Producers Home Page

● Rules and Regulations

● Test Schedule

● Cooperating Breeders

● On Test Report

● Off Test Report

● Ultrasound Data

● Sale Catalog

● 2008 - 2009 Web Site

West Virginia Beef Industry Council
West Virginia Cattlemen’s Association

These reports are in PDF format.  If your computer can not read them, follow the link below:

             The purposes of this forage-based ration testing program are to provide an opportunity for breeders to evaluate genetic merit of replacement heifers produced in their herds, and to provide for sale to commercial producers a source of genetically superior heifers for purchase.

             Typically the program develops between 125 and 150 heifers, including purebred and commercial heifers.  Of heifers enrolled in this program at least 25% will be offered for sale on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the test facilities.  To qualify for sale, a heifer must be open, must have a minimum frame score of 4.5, must have a muscle score of 2.7 or higher, must be structurally sound, and must have passed a reproductive soundness exam.

             Heifers will be fed a ration of corn silage, haylage and soybean meal.  The ration will be fed at an amount to achieve a 1.5 lb. average daily gain per head.

             As performance reports become available, they will be posted here.  The sale catalog should be available during the first week of March, 2010.