Thank you to bidders and buyers at our annual sale. We appreciate those who came in person and record numbers who did their buying online. It is so satisfying to send outstanding, performance-evaluated herd sires to herds around our region. We always enjoy hearing how your operations are positively impacted by our program.
Who We Are
The MCA/MSU Bull Evaluation Program is the region's premier central bull appraisal program and facility.  The program is a cooperative effort among the Michigan Cattlemen's Assoc., Michigan State Univ., and Plank Farm. The objectives are...
Bulls We Evaluate
6 to 13 month old bulls are intensely selected by 25 to 35 regional seedstock consignors and are prepared especially for the evaluation. Before arrival, bulls have:
- Registered with national breed association
- Passed veterinarian health inspection...
Bulls We Sell
The evaluation follows Beef Improvement Federation guidelines and only bulls passing ALL our rigorous tests are sold with the program brand.

- Surpassed minimum 2.8 lb/day gain during 112-day growth trial...
Visitors are always welcome. Please review our biosecurity policy before your visit.
For personal attention, notify Brian Plank, Station Manager, 989-506-2061 ahead of time.

"We do more, so you know more"
Coordinator: Dr. Dan Buskirk, 474. S. Shaw Ln., E. Lansing, MI 48824, 517-432-0400, buskirk@msu.edu
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