2024 IOWA BEEF EXPO
48th Annual Maine-Anjou Sale
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - 1 P.M. NORTH ANNEX IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS, DES MOINES, IOWA OFFERING 15 HEAD OF BULLS & FEMALES
AMERICAN MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS: Terms of the sale are cash or check, payable immediately upon conclusion of the sale and before animals will be moved. Seller will reserve the right to require a certificate check as settlement before releasing any cattle. RISK: All animals are the owner’s risk prior to their sale and become the property of the purchaser as soon as declared “sold” by the auctioneer. (But will be cared for at the purchaser’s risk for a reasonable length of time). BIDDING: All animals sell to the highest bidder. Any disputes or challenges regarding bids will be settled by the auctioneer, and his decision will be final.
SALE MANAGED BY IOWA MAINE-ANJOU ASSOCIATION BEAU EBERSOLE - (515) 971-8461 BRYAN WHALEY - (515) 689-4929
Health: All animals sell with proper individual health certificates, making them eligible for interstate transport to most destinations within the U.S. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over statements in the sale catalog. We reserve the right to withdraw any sale lot not meeting our specifications prior to sale time.
AUCTIONEER
REGISTRY CERTIFICATES: All animals shall carry papers from the American Maine-Anjou Association. These papers will be transferred to the new owner at the seller’s expense and mailed to the purchaser.
SALE LOCATION
SHIPPING: Assistance will be given in making shipment after the sale, but no risk will be assumed by the seller. Expenses incident thereto are the responsibility of the purchaser, who should furnish shipping instructions at time of settlement. We recommend that insurance be obtained on lots purchased.
JOHN SCHABEN, DUNLAP, IOWA
IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS 3000 E. GRAND AVENUE DES MOINES, IA, 50317
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 3 P.M. • IMAA PARADE, PAVILION 5:30 P.M. • IMAA SOCIAL & BANQUET, ISF 4-H BUILDING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 1 P.M. • IMAA SALE, NORTH ANNEX
IMAA & IJMAA BANQUET
Mark your calendars to attend the 2024 IMAA & IJMAA annual social and banquet. Each year our dedicated members gather together for a night of fun and fellowship. A live auction will be held and all proceeds will benefit the IJMAA and their endeavors throughout the year. The IMAA has been a proud sponsor of the the IJMAA for over 20 years! We hope to see you Saturday night!
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BREEDING GUARANTEE: Females – Females represented as being “safe in calf” will have been examined and declared safe; they are considered breeders without further guarantee. Cows with calves at side shall be considered breeders also without further guarantee. Females represented as bred or exposed are not guaranteed as “safe in calf,” but they and the open heifers selling as individual lots are guaranteed to be breeders. NO guarantee shall apply to suckling salves. NO guarantee is given that bred females will deliver a live calf. Any animal that appears to be a non-breeder within six months after date of sale, if in healthy condition and of breeding age, may be returned to seller at buyer’s expense. Seller will then reserve the right to prove the animal a breeder within a six-month period, using any purebred registered Maine-Anjou bull of his choice, A.I. or natural service, and if successful will return bred female to buyer, again at buyer’s expense. Should the animal fail to prove a breeder, the seller, at his option, may either return purchase price to buyer or replace the animal with another of equal value in full settlement and satisfaction of all claims. In no event shall seller be responsible for more than the purchase price. In case the animal in question should develop to be a problem breeder due to negligence or improper management by the purchaser, the seller’s guarantee does not apply. In cases where the animal is subjected to any hormonal or surgical reproduction techniques after this sale, this guarantee shall be null and void. Any complaints regarding breeding difficulties must be reported in writing by the buyer to seller within the time limit specified above, and animals returned must be free from disease and in good condition. LIABILITIES: All persons who attend the sale do so at heir own risk. The sellers and the sale manager assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents that may occur. Neither does the sale manager assume any liability for loss of or injury to livestock due to theft, mysterious disappearance, sickness, improper handling or Act of God. It is to be clearly understood that the sale manager and representatives act only as a medium between buyer and seller. They are not responsible in any way for any failure on the part of the buyer and the seller to live up to his obligations or for the truth of any warranties or representation expressed or implied. Neither does the sale manager assume any financial obligations to collect or enforce collections of monies between buyer and seller. CONTRACT: The above terms and guarantees shall constitute a contract between buyer seller of each animal and shall be equally binding on both. Animals that are resold following purchase in this sale shall constitute a separate transaction, and the rights and obligations of the two parties connected thereto are not covered by these Sale Terms and Conditions.
Bulls
LOT
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OPPERMANS IMPRESSIVE 258K DOB 5/17/2022 • AMAA 538341 • TATTOO MANN258K PB • Black • Polled
BOE GRONC ET
SIRE: BPC ESSENTIAL BUSINESS 35H BPF PRINCESS 508A GOET I80
DAM: OPPYS DANCER 337A OPPY 125Y
CONSIGNOR: JIM OPPERMAN, MANNING, IA CED
BW 0.2
WW 47
YW 66
M 18
M&G MCE 42
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 75 598
Coming two-year-old bull that is calving ease and performance bred, with style and smooth polled.
LOT
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DNKF GAMEDAY 334L DOB 1/10/2023 • AMAA 547461 • TATTOO DNKF334L 1/2 Maine Angus • Black • Polled
BOE GARTH
SIRE: BKMT GAME ON 227G ET BK JFR ZANELLA 227 SILVEIRAS STYLE 9303
DAM: STYLUS
LHC SHADOE ZE1
CONSIGNOR: DANKER FARMS, AVOCA, IA CED 1
BW 1
WW 66
YW 101
M 11
M&G MCE 44 0
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 0
Here’s a bull that exemplifies the advantage of the Maine Angus cross. A polled black bull combining muscle and capacity on a sound skeleton.
LOT
3
BPC BIG ROB 2L DOB 2/1/2023 • AMAA 542002 • TATTOO BPC2L 5/8 • Black • Polled
MINN LIVE ACTION 203Y
SIRE: BSC FREEDOM 147 F ET
BSC AALEYAH 74A DAINES SIR HARD CORE 35W
DAM: DAINES BONNIE 24B ANGUS 105R
CONSIGNOR: BLUEPRINT CATTLE CO, OTLEY, IA CED
BSC Freedom 147F ET - Reference Sire
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BW 1.3
WW 41
YW 53
M 15
M&G MCE 35 1
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 90
BPC Big Rob 2L was selected as the Reserve Calf Champion at 2023 Iowa State Fair. He is a big, stout bull with loads of potential and a bright future!
IOWA BEEF EXPO MAINE-ANJOU SALE • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1 P.M. • DES MOINES, IOWA
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Bulls
LOT
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OPPERMANS CLOSING BELL 315L DOB 2/8/2023 • AMAA 545049 • TATTOO MANN315L 5/8 • Black • Polled
SLC SOONER 101M
SIRE: GVC CLOSING BELL 10U MISS GREEN VALLEY 443P DADDYS MONEY 55Z
DAM: OPPERMANS DADDYS GIRL 25H OPPERMANS NEXT STEP 819F
CONSIGNOR: JUSTIN OPPERMAN, MANNING, IA, CED 12
BW -1.9
WW 42
YW 62
M 20
M&G MCE 40 5
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 65 783
Calving ease bull out of Green Valley Closing Bell and a never-miss Daddy’s Money daughter. Grand dam goes back to purebred Angus sire Prairie Pride Next Step. Superior genetics here, also DNA tested.
LOT
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MFF PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS DOB 2/8/2023 • AMAA 540725 • TATTOO KJMC208L PB • Black • Polled
MINN LIVE ACTION 203Y
SIRE: BSC FREEDOM 147 F ET BSC AALEYAH 74A BOE GARTH
DAM: BOE MISS DIXIE ET BOE 432B
CONSIGNOR: KAYLA MUIR, RIPPEY, IA CED 3
BW 3.5
WW 44
YW 57
M 15
M&G MCE 38 -3
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 85
MFF Pursuit of Happiness is a powerful, balanced and structurally sound male that we believe will carve out a good future for himself and his progeny. He is also backed by some of the best genetics in the breed with his dam being a half-sib to Gronc and his half sister being named Grand Champion Bred and Owned Maine-Anjou female at the 2023 Junior National. Muir Family Farms is retaining 1/4 of semen rights.
LOT
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OPPERMANS TRUE VALUE 316L DOB 2/22/2023 • AMAA 545050 • TATTOO MANN316L BOE GARTH
1/2 Maine Angus • Black • Polled
SIRE: GCC TRUE MEASURE 406G ET O C C JUANADA 925R PRAIRIE PRIDE NEXT STEP 2036
DAM: OPPERMANS NEXT STEP 819F MANN OPPERMANS 438B
CONSIGNOR: JUSTIN OPPERMAN, MANNING, IA CED 7
BW 0.5
WW 54
YW 85
M 17
M&G MCE 44 0
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 75 844
Maine Angus sire here tracing back to Garth and Juanada, GCC Gold Standards dam, and Prairie Pride Next Step (Angus) and Live Action on dam side. Stacked pedigree here.
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IOWA BEEF EXPO MAINE-ANJOU SALE • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1 P.M. • DES MOINES, IOWA
LOT
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SDD LIGHT EM UP 07L DOB 03/21/2023 • AMAA 542063 • TATTOO SDD 07L 5/8 • Black • Scurred
BBBN X2 201X
SIRE: BNWZ DATA BANK 1311C ET BNWZ CALYPSO 28Y SC PAY THE PRICE C11
DAM: CMAC EMILY PAY THE PRICE 914G ET TSSC SELENA 330A
CONSIGNOR: DOUG & DIANA SAMPSON, NEVADA, IA CED
BW
WW
YW
M
M&G MCE
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 60 645
We feel like there’s a lot of good in this Data Bank son. He’s comfortable and correct on his feet and legs with plenty of stoutness and center body.
LOT
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SDD LEO 10L DOB 4/3/2023 • AMAA 545793 • TATTOO SDD10L WEIS ALL ME 10F
3/8 • Black w/ White Marks • Polled
SIRE: BBR JAMMIN 731J
BBR MORGAN 1731E W/C LOCK DOWN 3487C
DAM: SLG DONNA 085H SLG DONNA 851C
CONSIGNOR: DOUG & DIANA SAMPSON, NEVADA, IA CED
BW
WW
YW
M
M&G MCE
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 75 621
Chromed up, deep bodied MaineTainer bull. He’s stout and is functional on the move.
LOT
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SMLM LEGACY 031L DOB 3/9/2023 • AMAA 545771 • TATTOO SMLM 031L 3/8 Maine Angus • Black w/ White Marks • Polled
BOE GARTH
SIRE: BKMT JUST A DREAM 22J ET BK DREAM MACHINE BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
DAM: SMLA BLACKCAP PWT B2
MILL BRAE 5126 BLACKCAP 7315
CONSIGNOR: MAD CATTLE, DEXTER SMALL, NEODESHA, KS CED
BW -1.3
WW 30
YW 41
M 5
M&G MCE 20
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 79 936
SMLM Legacy 031L was a member of our Reserve Grand Champion Pen-of-Three at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. His cow family is the cornerstone of our Maine Angus program. Legacy is a moderate framed bull with a lot of muscle and big scrotal. IOWA BEEF EXPO MAINE-ANJOU SALE • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1 P.M. • DES MOINES, IOWA 3
Females
LOT
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JIMM LACEY 324L DOB 3/16/2023 • AMAA 547286 • TATTOO JIMM324L 1/2 • Black • Polled
DADDYS MONEY 55Z
SIRE: BBR FX MAY WE ALL 6D M.A.C. SHELBY 302A BBBN X 483X
DAM: KKKG XSTACY 539C KKKG MAXIMUS 799T
CONSIGNOR: CIRCLE J LIVESTOCK, OGDEN, IA CED 8
BW -2.7
WW 44
YW 62
M 18
M&G MCE 40 0
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 84 595
This May We All heifer is backed by a solid cow from our program. Only the second calf offered to the public. We have brought you a soft footed, strong topped, and giraffe necked female. Get in while the gettins’ good!
LOT
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KKKG LIZZO 327L DOB 3/18/2023 • AMAA 545954 • TATTOO KKKG327L BK XIKES X59
3/8 Maine Angus • Black • Polled
SIRE: TJSC END GAME 61G ET TJSC MISS HARMONY 58C VINTAGE LEGACY 4409
DAM: GVC SUSANNA D303 SH OBJECTIVE 9001
CONSIGNOR: KOO’S KATTLE KOMPANY, AUDUBON, IA CED
BW 2
WW 55
YW 81
M 12
M&G MCE 40
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 86 608
The first Maine Angus calf from our Green Valley donor purchased in the dispersal. This donor is no stranger to raising high sellers! We feel this mating checks all the boxes. A female that’s soggy middled and elegant fronted while adding that performance needed. Lizzie is that sweetheart everyone needs! Seller reserves the right to one (1) flush of KKKG Lizzo 327L at seller’s expense.
LOT
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ECC LANDI 367L DOB 4/26/2023 • AMAA 546442 • TATTOO EBES367L FB • Red & White • Horned
STEVENS MR ZETH 123Z
SIRE: ECC CHANGE MAKER 888F BNT BNT CALLIE STEVENS ECC REDDIRT
DAM: ECC MABA REBECCA 11F MACS REBECCA 11U
CONSIGNOR: EBERSOLE CATTLE COMPANY, KELLERTON, IA CED
BW 4.2
WW 47
YW 48
M 22
M&G MCE 45 8
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 74 533
4 ECC Change Maker 888F - Reference Sire The first of the Changemaker x Red Dirt crosses. This heifer is the spitting image of Maddix Small’s heifer from last year that was Reserve at Junior National, World Beef Expo, and the 2024 Cattleman’s Congress. Her sire, Changemaker, was National Champion at the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress, and her maternal grandsire, Red Dirt, has produced numerous National and Reserve National Champions. This heifer has the attitude for a beginner. With the IJBBA adding a Fullblood Division in 2024, take this opportunity to try a different route with a Fullblood Maine-Anjou. IOWA BEEF EXPO MAINE-ANJOU SALE • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1 P.M. • DES MOINES, IOWA 4
LOT
13
BPC LADY PAC-MAN 45L DOB 5/2/2023 • AMAA 547982 • TATTOO CVV 45L 1/2 Maine Angus • Black • Polled
BOE EPIC
SIRE: BOE PAC MAN ET
BOE 432B GCC MONEY EARNED 852E ET
DAM: BPC FANCY CHANCE 45H BPC FANCY CHANCE 17C
CONSIGNOR: CADE VAN VLIET, OTLEY, IA CED -6
BPC Lady Pac-Man 45L
LOT
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BW 3
WW 64
YW 100
M 18
M&G MCE 50 -2
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 89
Not all the good ones are sold. We saved this one just for this sale. Sired by a full brother to BOE Gronc, she will be really competitive.
MHC ROXI 209L DOB 5/7/2023 • AMAA 542015 • TATTOO MHC 209L MINN HARD WHISKEY 591Y
5/8 • Black • Polled
LOT
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ECC MATTI 208L DOB 5/12/2023 • AMAA 548970 • TATTOO 208LEBES MINN HARD WHISKEY 591Y
3/4 • Black • Polled
SIRE: BOE GARTH
SIRE: ECC HARD CUT X021D
DAM: MS POMS 1Y
DAM: EBES ECC MATTI 208A
CONSIGNOR: MOELLER HILLS CATTLE, BRYANT, IA
CONSIGNOR: EBERSOLE CATTLE COMPANY, KELLERTON, IA
BOE MISS JOLENE POMS 14
CED
BW 1.3
WW 56
ECC WINSOME 021X EBES LIBERTY 127L ECC MATTI 208M
YW 79
M 11
M&G MCE 39
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 60
Here’s a nice younger MaineTainer out of one of our donors. Very functional and stout featured. Mother flushed 14 eggs last summer.
LOT
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CED 2
BW 2.2
WW 46
YW 60
M 13
M&G MCE 36 2
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 77 490
Outcross pedigree from one of our longest producing cow families. Her granddam produced until she was 19 years old and never missed a beat. This heifer has the attitude for a beginner showman, and you can breed her to anything popular when she is added to your program.
MHC KIKI 315L DOB 5/12/2023 • AMAA 547470 • TATTOO MHC 315L BOE GRONC ET
1/2 • Black w/ White Marks • Polled
SIRE: BPC CHASE 14H
NUH MISS ANNABELLE 25A
DAM: MISTY 7E CONSIGNOR: MOELLER HILLS CATTLE, BRYANT, IA CED
BW 2.7
WW 53
YW 77
M 19
M&G MCE 45
ACT. BW ADJ. WW 75
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A flashy younger heifer out of our Gronc cleanup bull. Out of an awesome milking, Monopoly cow. This heifer is AI quality.
IOWA BEEF EXPO MAINE-ANJOU SALE • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1 P.M. • DES MOINES, IOWA
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Iowa Maine-Anjou Association Beau & Shanen Ebersole 1935 280th Ave. Kellerton, IA 50133-4724
CONSIGNOR BLUEPRINT CATTLE CO. CIRCLE J LIVESTOCK DANKER FARMS EBERSOLE CATTLE CO. KOO’S KATTLE KOMPANY MAD CATTLE, DEXTER SMALL MOELLER HILLS CATTLE MUIR FAMILY FARMS OPPERMAN CATTLE CO. DOUG & DIANA SAMPSON
FIRST CLASS MAIL TIME DATED: PLEASE DO NOT DELAY
Consignor Information LOCATION OTLEY, IOWA OGDEN, IOWA AVOCA, IOWA KELLERTON, IOWA AUDUBON, IOWA NEODESHA, KANSAS BRYANT, IOWA RIPPEY, IOWA MANNING, IOWA NEVADA, IOWA
PHONE 641-780-0631 OR 641-780-5850 515-971-3127 712-307-0799 515-971-8461 712-830-1089 620-205-8932 563-357-4661 515-370-1155 712-210-6013 515-460-4378
LOTS 3, 13, 10 2 12, 15 11 9 14, 16 5 1, 4, 6, 7, 8