It will house 4-H and FFA activities, purebred cattle sales, short courses and field days. Only the most sound bulls with the best traits are sold. Producers know the genetic characteristics of the bulls and so can select one that will complement their cows. The Irwinville facility, open since 1995, allows 65 percent more participation in the evaluation program. This year, more than 100 producers consigned 200 bulls for evaluation.
Scientists measure the bulls for growth, soundness, carcass traits and fertility.
This data helps farmers make sound decisions when selecting bulls to sire calves that meet consumer demand. This careful selection helps Georgia farmers become more efficient. Farmers learn efficiency Nationwide, cattle farmers produce the same amount of beef with 100 million cattle as they did 25 years ago with 130 million cattle. This facility and this program will help us do that. As in any other business, Stewart said, cattle producers have to listen and respond to their market to stay in business.