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Virginia Premium Assured Heifer Sales Set for March & April
Livestock Update, March 2003
John B. Hall, Extension Animal Scientist, Beef, VA Tech
Over 500 Virginia Premium Assured (VAPAH) commercial heifers will be offered in five sales this spring. VA Premium Assured Heifers are elite replacement heifers that have been screened for physical defects, passed a reproductive exam, have a certified health program, and were selected for genetic merit. Bred VAPAH commercial heifers are bred to bulls that are calving ease but above average for growth. For more information on VAPAH commercial heifers & sales see the website at http://www.apsc.vt.edu/premiumheifers/index.html or contact John B. Hall at 540-231-9153.
Dates and locations of VAPAH commercial heifer sales are: