Due to increasing interest from adult producers, the Steer Profitability Competition (SPC) is now inviting beef producers of all ages to take part in the IGS SPC program.  Commercial, seedstock, and juniors alike from across the industry are invited to experience the opportunities and challenges associated with cattle feeding.  The SPC will allow participants to measure and compare the profitability of their animals alongside other calves from a variety of breed types and backgrounds.

1. Steers only

2. Entrant must be a member of an IGS partner association or become a member of ASA

3. Animals must be entered in the ASA database

4. Either sire or dam on file in the ASA database

5. Birth date range: 1/15 to 4/15 of this year

6. Weaning date range: 8/15 to 10/15 of this year

7. Castration must occur prior to weaning

8. Steers must weigh 500-750 lbs. at delivery

9. Steers must be polled or dehorned 10. Any breed compositio

1. All steers on GrowSafe feed intake system throughout the entire project

2. Individual intake and gain information on all steers

3. Monthly weights on all steers

4. Steers will be fed at University of Missouri Beef Research & Teaching Farm in Columbia, MO

5. Monthly bill detailing specific expenses on each steer

1. Entry fee of $65/head

2. Feedlot placement approximately November 1.

3. All decisions at the discretion of feedlot

4. Harvest will occur approximately June 15 of next year

5. Entrant will receive reports on

     a. Monthly feed and health bill

     b. Final feedyard data

     c. Final carcass performance data