All heifers must be calfhood vaccinated for brucellosis between 4 and 10 months of age. Heifers shall be vaccinated for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Leptospirosis, Hemophilus      somnus and 7 strain clostridial. No growth promoting implants of any kinds are allowed. Heifers are treated for internal and external parasites. Heifers receive an ionophore throughout the program. Estrus is not suppressed, except for synchronization. Health Program administration is veterinarian certified. Heifers must be on farm by November 15, whether purchased or home raised. Heifers must be nominated to the BCLIA Committee by December 1. Heifers owned and managed under Elite Heifer guidelines since 12/1/07.

Pre Breeding Requirements

All heifers are evaluated prior to breeding by veterinarian and screening committee to measure quantitative traits (target weight, pelvic area, reproductive tract score).

Measurements

English Breeds 600 pounds English Cross 650 pounds Continental and Cross Breeds 700 pounds Pelvic Area Measurement – 150 square cm. Reproductive Tract Score of 2 or greater

Heifers shall be vaccinated for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Vibriosis and Leptospirosis      (Bovi-Shield Gold 5 FP VL5). Heifers are treated for internal and external parasites. Health program administration is veterinarian certified.

All service sires must have complete EPD data available. Birth weight EPD's must be approved by the BCLIA Elite Heifer selection and screening committee that includes a member of the University of Kentucky Animal Science Department. Angus sires in the program prior to 2005 must have BW EPD of +1.5 or less.  Angus sires in the program since 2005 must have CED of 7 or greater.

Other sire EPD guidelines are available.

Sale Requirements

Heifers have been examined and declared safe in calf. Heifers are bred to calve in the spring. Heifers have been treated with pour on wormer and vaccinated with Bovi-Shield      Gold 5 FP VL5 within 45 days of sale. Heifers have tested negative for brucellosis and BVD persistently infected. Heifers have been evaluated by a representative of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for muscling, pinkeye scars, horns, rat tails and disposition. Qualified heifers must be tagged with the BCLIA Elite Heifer ear tag and EID.Heifers owned and managed under Elite Heifer guidelines since 12/1/07.

Heifers will be sold in uniform lots to calve within a 45 day period. Complete breeding data available on sale day. Some heifers are estrus synchronized and artificially bred. All heifers guaranteed pregnant 60 days post sale.  Heifers may be palpated by a      licensed veterinarian up to 60 days post sale and buyer be refunded $5.00/head for      palpation.  Veterinarian certification required. Approximately 500 head will be sold at auction in lots of 2-10 head

*Buyers of 10 or more head are eligible for free delivery up to 500 miles.