2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale
Schedule
Thu Feb 19 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Coliseum Ln, Springfield, IL 62702, United States | Springfield, IL
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Let trusted genetics strengthen and lead your herd.--> Check out the 2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale catalog at iptbullsale.com/.
Cattle producers need to consider all genetic information when making decisions about their herd. The Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale has been a leader in introducing Illinois seedstock breeders and commercial cow-calf producers to the latest evaluation technologies and practices. The sale has offered some of the best genetics based on performance standards utilized by the beef industry.
Over the past 57 years, more than 5,000 bulls have been sold for over $10 million. Dedicated breeders and commercial cow-calf producers have trusted the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale for proven genetics.
All bulls will have genomic-enhanced EPDs. Genomic-enhanced EPDs are more accurate and predictable EPDs. Reducing the risk on these bulls means they can be trusted more now than ever to sire true to their values.
Sale format: The opportunity to view all bulls while they are on display for buyer inspection before the sale. The sale will take place in the Artisans Building, where attendees will view videos of bulls shown during the live auction. Halter-broke, as well as docile, non-halter-broke bulls are eligible. All non-haltered cattle will be screened for disposition before the sale.
For more information, to view bull photos, and flip through the 2026 digital sale catalog, visit the IPT Bull Sale website at
iptbullsale.com/.
2026 IPT Bull Sale sponsors include Illinois Extension, VitaFerm, Axiota Animal Health, Illinois Angus Association, Zoetis, Illinois Simmental Association, ABS Global, Dearwester Grain Services, Inc., FerAppease, and Sievers JCB.
For sale questions or if you will need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Travis Meteer at [email protected] or by phone at 217-430-7030. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
What to Expect
Sale order and qualifications are determined by performance in multi-trait economic selection indexes. The sale order is based on the “% Rank” for a maternal and a terminal Dollar Value Index in each breed. The two indexes are included in the sale catalog and include:
Angus: $Combined ($C) which consists of $Beef ($B) and $Maternal ($M)
Simmental: All Purpose Index (API), Terminal Index (TI)
Hereford: Baldy Maternal Index (BMI), Certified Hereford: Beef index (CHB)
Calving ease EPD must be in the top 85th percentile.
Genetic conditions: The most up-to-date policy on genetic recessive traits can be found on the IPT Bull Sale website.
Angus and Simmental bulls must test free or free by the pedigree of AM, NH, and CA.
Simmentals must also test free of OS, PHA, and TH.
Hereford bulls must be free of IE and Hypotrichosis.
Health requirements: All breeding soundness exams must be conducted by a veterinarian.
All bulls must test for Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) using the Persistently Infected (PI) ear notch screening system.
Johne’s testing must occur on the bull’s dam or recipient dam or come from a herd that is Level 1 or higher for the Voluntary Johne’s Certification Program.
All bulls over 24 months, as well as bulls that have been exposed to cows, will be required to test for trich.
Virgin bulls under 24 months of age will need a certificate or written statement endorsed by the bull owner indicating it has not been exposed.
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Coliseum Ln, Springfield, IL 62702, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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