top Breeders 2024-2025 BEST Season 

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Ohio breeders are encouraged to use the program's logo in their sale advertisements and promotions. Click here to download the Buckeye Breeders Series Logo.

2025-2026 Buckeye Breeders Series rule book

Beginning with the 2025–2026 show season, the BBS Rules have been separated from the OCA BEST Rules. Use the link below to access the updated BBS Rule Book, which outlines eligibility requirements, nomination fees, and points

RULE BOOK

Mission

To promote the exhibition of Ohio bred & born and registered steers and heifers. To recognize the top Ohio bred, born & raised steers and heifers and the breeders in each breed division at the Ohio Beef Expo

Information

• The Buckeye Breeders Series Program will recognize the top placing Ohio calves in each breed division at the Ohio Beef Expo
• Buckeye Breeders Series calves may be exhibited at all BEST shows and Ohio Beef Expo. BBS Premiums are paid at Ohio Beef Expo.
• Note: Buckeye Breeders Series is a separate program from the OCA BEST Program, however, BEST participants may earn points alongside their BEST points if their animal is eligible for the Buckeye Breeders Series and nominated.

Program Goals

Nomination Process

To participate in Buckeye Breeders Series, breeders must complete a nomination form (each form can be used to nominate up to ten animals from the same breeder) and sign an affidavit verifying Buckeye Breeders Series eligibility. The breeder or exhibitor may submit the nomination forms and fee for the Buckeye Breeders Series nominations. Cattle that are nominated will incur a $25 per head nomination fee in addition to the $60 per head one-time BEST nomination fee. Cattle may be nominated throughout the BEST season. Breeders will have the opportunity to nominate cattle through check-in at the Ohio Beef Expo.  Cattle that are eligible to show for more than one year must pay a new Buckeye Breeders Series nomination each calendar year.

 Submit a Nomination 

Premiums

The Ohio Beef Expo will pick the top 3 heifers and steers in each breed division for the Buckeye Breeders Series program with sponsorships adding additional premiums to the top 2 BBS cattle in each division. Breed Association premiums may be added to the minimum Buckeye Breeders Series payouts. Buckeye Breeders Series placings will coincide with the show’s class placings. The top 3 animals from each class will come back immediately following the breed’s final drive to show for the Buckeye Breeders Series final drive.