Located in Tifton and Calhoun, the evaluation centers conduct an 84-day test of bulls consigned by producers in Georgia and surrounding states. Testing at these facilities:
- Demonstrates individual performance differences in a uniform environment
- Provides breeders with a sound scientific basis for selecting bulls with the ability to gain weight rapidly and to make such bulls available to cattle producers
- Serves as an educational demonstration of the value of records of performance
The programs are sponsored by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, University of Georgia Animal and Dairy Science Department, Cooperative Extension, Coastal Plain Experiment Station, and the NW Georgia Research and Education Center.