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    North Florida Research And Education Center

    North Florida Research And Education Center

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    • Rules, Forms, Schedules and Catalog
    • Performance Test Summaries
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    Florida Bull Test

    The North Florida Research and Education Center, located in Marianna, Florida annually hosts the Florida Bull Test. By controlling the environmental factors in our test and taking Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) into account, the data clearly emphasizes the dual importance of genetics and environment in all cattle types.  We hope consignors as well as buyers use this site to access data and become familiar with using this information to select superior cattle for the best possible herd.

    2026 Schedule

    • Nomination open – May 1, 2026
    • Nomination deadline – June 15, 2026
    • Delivery Date – July 28, 2026
    • Test begins (initial weights) – August 18 & 19, 2026
    • 28-day weight – September 16, 2026
    • 56-day weight – October 13 and 14, 2026
    • 84-day weight – November 11, 2026
    • Test ends (final weights) – December 8 and 9, 2026
    • Bull Test Sale – January 16, 2027

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    Rules, Forms, Schedules and Catalog

    Rules for 2026

    • 2026 Florida Bull Test Rules

    2026 Florida Bull Test Sale speakers

    Applicable Forms

    • Bull Test Nomination Form (I would like to participate - DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2026)

    • Bull Test Consignment Form (Form to accompany the bulls at delivery with complete performance data for bulls) 

    • Bull Test Health Form (Vaccination and health test record signed by veterinarian to accompany the bulls at delivery)

    Schedule

    Nomination open – May 1, 2026

    Nomination deadline – June 15, 2026

    Delivery Date – July 28, 2026

    Test begins (initial weights) – August 18 & 19, 2026

    28-day weight – September 16, 2026

    56-day weight – October 13 and 14, 2026

    84-day weight – November 11, 2026

    Test ends (final weights) – December 8 and 9, 2026

    Bull Test Sale – January 16, 2027

    2025 Top Indexing Angus awarded to Hubert Hightower

    Contacts

    Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo
    Bull Test Coordinator
    (850) 526-1615
    ndilorenzo@ufl.edu 

    David Thomas
    UF Beef Unit Manager
    (850) 525-1620
    davidall@ufl.edu

    Olivia Hill
    Bull Test Data Entry
    (850) 526-1621
    oliviahh@ufl.edu

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    • Considerations for Selecting a Bull
    • Feedstuff Considerations for Feeding Bulls
    • Nutritional Management of Bulls
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    North Florida Research and Education Center
    155 Research Rd, Quincy Fl. 32351
    (850) 875-7100

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