Schalles, R.R.Ward, B.J.Zoellner, K.O.Martin, L.C.2010-11-022010-11-022010-11-02http://hdl.handle.net/2097/6445Weights. frame scores. scrotal circumferences, and prices of bulls increased significantly over 17 years. Angus had the greatest increase in birth weight, average daily gain (ADG) during test, adjusted yearling weight, and frame score, whereas Simmental had the greatest increase in adjusted weaning weight. Backfat and ribeye area decreased over this period. Large frame score had the greatest effect on increasing sale priCe of bulls. Gelbvieh bulls with heavy birth weights sold for less, whereas heavy birth weight Limousin and Polled Hereford bulls sold for more. Rank correlations indicated a significant change in rank between 112- and 140-d ADG. About 20% of the 140-d ADG information was obtained during the last 28 d of the test.BeefBull testPerformanceConference paper