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Feldun-Purdue Agricultural Center
Current research at this Lawrence County center includes crossbreeding
of beef cattle; evaluation of alfalfa varieties; and studies of growth,
yield, and cutting alternatives for upland central hardwoods.
Early studies of beef breeding and management have grown to become a
major part of research at the center. Currently, researchers study crossbreeding
systems for commercial beef cattle.
Did you know?
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The original 360-acre tract of land for Feldun-PAC was donated to Purdue
by Moses Fell Dunn and his aunt, Marie Antionette Fell, in 1914. Special
legislation from the state house permitted the Moses Fell annex Farm to
become the first Indiana "experimental station" established outside of
Tippecanoe County. The center's name, apparently a contraction of the names
of the original owners, was adopted from the local designation of the place
as "Feldun Fields."
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Feldun-PAC is home to the Indiana
Beef Evaluation Program (IBEP) bull test station--a very important
link between Purdue and the beef cattle industry of Indiana. The IBEP helps
breeders identify sires whose offspring excel. IBEP staff follow the growth
rates, feed conversion, and carcass value of every offspring. Producers
use the information to get the best, performance-tested bulls. Bulls from
breeders in 14 states and Canada have been evaluated for genetic growth
potential, breeding soundness, and leanness.
For more information about the Feldun-Purdue Agricultural Center,
contact:
Richard Huntrods
Superintendent
923 State Road 458
Bedford IN 47421
Voice: 812-279-8554
FAX: 812-279-4390
Internet: huntrods@tima.com
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