2025 EP&C Contest set to start December 3rd, 2025!​

Pickup will still be available on December 3rd at Valentine Livestock Auction.

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This year, Cottonwood Feeders of Stuart, Nebraska, will be hosting all cattle in the contest. Calves will be delivered to the feedyard on DECEMBER 3rd, 2025. Those planning to transport their own calves, please plan to have them at the feedyard around this time.

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Below, those participating can find the official contest rules, some frequently asked questions, a draft itinerary of pickup times and locations, as well as a registration form. Please fill out the registration form and return it to the office by November 1st. This will help our office make final transportation plans and ensure proper entry of all calves into our database.

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The rules remain much the same as in years past for most of the contest. Contestants retain ownership of the calves; expenses are deducted at the end of the competition, and the Association will keep a small percentage of the gross payment. Along with the financial details, a full contest summary will be provided to all contestants.

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We will send out official ear tags as soon as we receive the registration form. Calves must be tagged with the official tag in BOTH ears before loading on the truck or entering the feedyard. The calves MUST also be brand inspected, and this paperwork must accompany them to the feedyard. No calf will load on the truck or unload at the feedyard without an official SCA ear tag AND proper brand inspection paperwork. A brand inspector will be available at the Valentine pickup location at 10 a.m. central time on December 3rd. 

You may enter online below or request a physical copy. Thank you!