Western Prime Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale 2024

SHORTHORN BULL & FEMALE SALE Consignors SHAROM SHORTHORNS Tom & Shari Barto & Family Box 1001, Thorhild, AB T0A 3J0 Phone: 780-398-2093 Cell: 780-307-4043 Email: tsbarto@mcsnet.ca Web: sharomshorthorns.com

Shari & Tom, Amber, Tom & Eric Barto Rena Nelson & Family

STARBRIGHT SHORTHORNS Rena Nelson Box 7846, Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J2 Cell: 780-201-2785 Email: nelson.ericrena@gmail.com

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CROOKED POST SHORTHORNS Kirk & Brandie Seaborn

Tom & Sharon Seaborn

Kirk Seaborn Box 8, Site 11, RR #3 Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 2A3 Phone: 403-729-2267 Cell: 403-322-0142 Email: crookedpostshorthorns@hotmail.com Facebook: Crooked Post Shorthorn

JANELL SHORTHORNS Melanie Barkley & Michelle Duncan Box 1473, Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 Phone: 403-740-4958 Email: mel.barkley@yahoo.com

Tanner & Michelle Duncan & Family

POPLAR CREEK FARM

The Thompson Family

Sean & Michelle Thompson Box 642, Cremona, AB T0M 0R0 Phone: 403-681-8316 Email: seancthompson811@gmail.com Web: poplarcreekfarm.ca

Melanie Barkley & Family

Saturday

APRIL 6 2024 1 PM MDT North Central Livestock Exchange Clyde, Alberta, Canada

Featuring Top Canadian Genetics • 2 Year Old Bull • Yearling Bulls • Shorthorn Influenced Open Replacement Heifers All bulls will be semen tested prior to the sale SALE LOTS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY MORNING AT NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK

SALE DAY PHONES Kirk Seaborn Tom Barto Rena Nelson Bob Scott Levi Pedgerachny

403-322-0142 780-307-4043 780-201-2785 780-689-9203 587-987-1252

SALE LOCATION NORTH CENTRAL LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Hwy. 18 between Westlock & Clyde North on RR 243 Phone: 780-348-5893 Western Prime Rep: Bob Scott 780-689-9203 ONLINE BIDDING: DLMS.CA

SALE STAFF Leo Leblanc, Auctioneer Bob Scott Levi Pedgerachny

780-940-1135 780-689-9203 587-987-1252

General Information TERMS OF SALE: Are cash or cheques at par, payable to the clerks of the Sale on sale day. US funds will be accepted at the current rate of exchange. No release will be given until satisfactory settlement has been made. Full payment shall constitute a final sale and then registration papers will be transferred.

HEALTH: All Sale cattle meet Canadian Health standards. Foreign buyers are responsible for knowing the current Health standards of their country.

GUARANTEE: All Sale cattle are guaranteed under the terms and conditions of Sale as recommended by the Canadian Shorthorn Association.

PHONE BIDS: If you are unable to attend the Sale, but wish to make a purchase, please feel free to contact any of the sale staff or consignors and your order will be handled in a professional manner.

INSURANCE: Ownership commences to the purchaser as soon as the animal is sold.

Insurance agents will be present sale day to look after your insurance requirements.

Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of the buyers neither NCL nor the consignors assume any responsibility in these matters and disclaims any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of an accident or loss of property.

COFFEE & DONUTS SUPPLIED BY WESTERN PRIME CONSIGNORS

ACCOMMODATIONS Westlock Wyndham Ramada Phone: 780-349-2245 11311 100 St., Westlock, AB T7P 2R8 Westlock Inn and Convention Centre Phone: 780-349-4483 10411 100 St., Westlock, AB T7P 2G7

INSURANCE Canadian Farm Insurance Corp.

Suite 205, 101 Riel Drive, St. Albert, AB T8N 3X4 Tel: 1-780-447-3276 Fax: 780-733-7724 info@cdnfarmins.com PAGE 1

Welcome to the Sale

Western Prime

Shorthorn Bull and Female Sale. Our Here it is! The 6th Annual Western Prime quality bulls for this event. 100K genetic consignors work hard all year to produce top g buyers a complete picture on the bull’s tests are done on all bulls in the sale givin n influence open heifers at the sale. They potential. Once again, we are offering Shorthor as you take them home! Nothing beats will be palpated and ready to be bred as soon dollars to your bottom line and maternal a strong set of Shorthorn females to add strength to your herd. tral Livestock at Clyde, Alberta is our This year we are at a new venue. North Cen oming and we look forward to working new host. The staff at NCL have been very welc be online using DLMS for viewing and with them come sale day. This year’s sale will bidding. faces this year at Clyde. Hope to see We look forward to seeing old friends and new you there!

Sincerely

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Watch & bid online @ DLMS.ca or contact any consignor/sale staff BIRTH WEIGHT & CALVING EASE University studies in Wyoming and data from Montana and Colorado lend credence to the following conclusions: 1. The birth weight Itself Influences calving ease by 65%.

2. The female has 60-70% influence on birth weight of her calf.

3. The bull has 30-40% Influence on birth weight of his progeny.

4. Pelvic measurement and angle as well as the shape of the calf have 35-40% influence on calving ease.

5. Length of gestation greatly affects birth weight. A fetus can gain over one pound per day In the last days of gestation.

6. Weather and temperature the last 30 days affect the length of gestation.

7. Size and maturity of the cow Influence calving ease.

Most commercial producers do not take birth weights. Guessing is as inaccurate as driving with a broken speedometer - what's thought to be 55 mph may In fact be 65 or 70 mph, and what's thought to be 70-80 lb. may actually be 80-90 lb.

Remember, everything Is relevant. Increased growth, frame and performance will increase BW. A longer-bodied calf will weigh more. If a calf is expected to have genetics for growth, it will display this prior to birth as well as after. As a rule of thumb, It takes a calf weighing 85 lb. at birth to finish at 1200-1250 lb. A cow should easily give birth to a calf weighing 8% of her own body weight. Thus a 1200 lb. cow should give birth to a 96 lb. calf with ease.

Continued selection for light birth weights will ultimately reduce the mature sizes and performance of your cattle.

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Expected Progeny Differences

Western Prime

CANADIAN SHORTHORN EPDs Expected progeny differences (EPDs) are a very important tool used in genetic selection. EPDs are used to compare the differences in predicted performance of animals’ offspring for specific traits.

Calculation of EPDs is driven by pedigree, progeny, and individual performance data. The American Shorthorn Association offers 12 different EPDs for specific traits. Additionally, ASA provides three economic ($ Value) indexes, providing a single value for the selection of breeding stock that optimizes selection on a number of traits that define profit in a particular production scenario.

Definitions for traits found in this catalog are: Calving Ease Direct (CED): The most important EPD in sire selection for use on heifers. This value is expressed as a percent of unassisted births; the more positive a number is the more desirable.

Birth Weight (BW): An indicator of birth weight and calving ease. Larger BW EPDs typically, but not always indicate more calving difficulty.

Weaning Weight (WW): Weaning weight measures the differences in weight of calves at weaning, and is also reported in pounds. A higher WW EPD indicates an expected higher weaning weight.

Yearling Weight (YW): Like other weight traits, YW measure the differences in weight of animals at yearling, and is also expressed in pounds. Higher YW EPDs indicate a higher expected yearling weight.

Milk (MK): the expected differences in a bull’s daughters’ calves at weaning weight due to their milking ability. Milk is looking at how well daughters milk and how that translates to the weaning weights of their calves. A higher MK EPD indicates a higher weaning weight due to the bull’s daughters’ milking ability.

Total Maternal (TM): TM predicts the total difference in weight of a bull’s daughters’ calves at weaning. A portion of this difference in weight comes from the milking ability of the bull’s daughters (MK EPD), and a portion comes from the genes for growth passed from the bull to his daughters and then on to their calves. The TM EPD is calculated by taking ½ of a bull’s WW EPD + his MK EPD. Calving Ease Maternal (CEM): Reflects a bull’s ability to sire daughters who calve unassisted. The value is expressed as a percentage of unassisted births, with a more positive number being more desirable.

Stayability (ST): The newest addition to the Shorthorn EPD lineup, Stayability is a measure of the percentage

of a bull’s daughters that will still be in the herd at six years old. Like CED and CEM, Stayability is expressed as a percentage. A higher ST EPD indicates a higher percentage of daughters staying in the herd.

Calving Ease Direct ($CEZ): This index assumes a bull will only be mated to heifers, not cows. The potential profitability of the sire is measured by the incidence of live calves at birth. Moderate mature size is also emphasized in the index, but performance is not a priority.

British Maternal Index ($BMI): This multi-trait selection index attempts to measure a bull’s potential profitability when complimenting the British cow base (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, etc.). Shorthorn females can likewise be gauged at adding value to British or British-composite bulls of other breeds. A balance of growth and carcass traits is desired with a strong maternal component aimed at optimum reproductive efficiency and cow longevity.

Feedlot ($F): $Feedlot places strong emphasis on growth and carcass traits. This multi-trait index assumes the sire will be mated to a mix of heifers and cows and attempts to measure profitability when progeny are sold on the fed market. On the female side, mature size should be monitored closely when selecting for $F.

AVERAGE CANADIAN SHORTHORN EPDS (non-parents - as of Feb. 13/24) CED 9

BW 1.8

WW 46

YW 65

MK 22

TM 45

CEM 5

ST 16

| $CEZ 33.33

$BMI 120.33

$F 48.95

GENOMICALLY ENHANCED EPDs

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Sharom Shorthorns

Western Prime

Tom & Shari Barto & Family Thorhild, AB | Phone: 780-398-2093 | Cell: 780-307-4043 | tsbarto@mcsnet.ca | sharomshorthorns.com

As always, we are excited to be a part of the Western Prime Bull and Female Sale. This year we have again selected a group of bulls we feel will work with purebred or commercial herds alike.

Our bulls are grown on free choice hay and a grain ration. The bulls will all be semen tested prior to the sale day with a satisfactory rating. All of our cattle are vaccinated yearly on a program designed by our veterinarian Dr. Collin Lawrence of the Westlock Veterinary Center. We use Bovi-Shield products and Vision 8 way. Ivomec pour on is used in the fall.

Our bulls have genomic enhanced EPDs which gives our buyers a clear picture of the genetic potential of the bulls.

If you have any questions regarding our bulls or our program, please feel free to call.

Tom & Shari Barto & Family

LOT 1

ROAN POLLED BULL

1

SHAROM KILOWATT 25K

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

28/02/2022 | STB 25K | X-[CAN]M485674 GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D GLENFORD HELEN 42A EIONMOR MASTERPIECE 81A PAINTEARTH ROSEBUD 50A

SHAROM EVENING ROSE 25E

BW: 100 CED BW 8 4.5

WW 62

YW 89

MK 19

TM 49

CEM 6

ST 18

| $CEZ 22.17

$BMI 132.41

$F 53.78

All Western Prime bulls breeding soundness evaluated & semen tested prior to the sale

A soft roan meat machine that was held over for an opportunity to shine this year as a 2 year old offering. This fellow has exceptional muscle pattern carried along on a solid base with sound feet and legs. He is ready to put pounds on your calves!

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Sharom Shorthorns

Western Prime

LOT 2 ROAN DEHORNED BULL

2

SHAROM LONGSHANKS 2L 16/02/2023 | STB 2L | [CAN]M486844 GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D GLENFORD HELEN 42A

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

SHAROM ATLAS 25A SHAROM AMBER 255A

SHAROM CAMBER 2C

BW: 97 CED BW 10 1.5

WW 41

YW 59

MK 20

TM 40

CEM 7

ST 20

| $CEZ 36.68

$BMI 113.32

LOT 4 RED POLLED BULL

4

SHAROM LOUIS 42L 28/02/2023 | STB 42L | X-[CAN]M486853 SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C PAINTEARTH LASS 36D

SHAROM HARRISON 36H

STARBRIGHT FERDINAND 15F PAINTEARTH SINDY 43C

PAINTEARTH SINDY 42H

$F 46.22

A herdsire prospect that looks good from all angles. His dam Sharom Camber 2C has been a mainstay here at Sharom for a number of years. His EPD profile indicates calving ease and stayability for future generations of female offspring.

BW: 80 CED BW 9 1.7

WW 44

YW 67

MK 20

TM 42

CEM 5

ST 17

| $CEZ 31.07

$BMI 114.83

Louis is a smaller framed bull but he makes up for it in thickness. His dam is a second calver that is developing into a good brood cow. He would work well in any herd, whether purebred or commercial.

LOT 3 RED POLLED BULL

3

SHAROM LIEUTENANT 33L 27/02/2023 | STB 33L | X-[CAN]M486846 SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C PAINTEARTH LASS 36D

SHAROM HARRISON 36H

PAINTEARTH JIMMY 80Z PAINTEARTH LADY LOMOND 58B

PAINTEARTH LADY LOMOND 31D

BW: 101 CED BW 10 2.3

WW 43

YW 67

MK 22

TM 44

CEM 7

ST 20

| $CEZ 35.06

$BMI 108.77

$F 44.96

This is our first offering of a bull calf from Sharom Harrison 36H. Lieutenant is a carbon copy of his sire who adds calving ease and performance to his offspring.

This bull is just flat out good!

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$F 49.63

LOT 5 RED POLLED BULL

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SHAROM LEBRON 62L 03/02/2023 | ETB 62L | X-[CAN]M486861 SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C PAINTEARTH EVITA 27D

SHAROM HIGHJACKER 27H

BELL M CAPTAIN 139D BELL M ELLA 5E

BELL M ELLA 62J

BW: 75 CED BW 12 3.5

WW 56

YW 79

MK 25

TM 53

CEM 7

ST 18

| $CEZ 38.65

$BMI 138.65

$F 54.20

Heifer bull alert! Sired by our home grown herdsire Sharom Highjacker 27H. Like his sire, Lebron showcases an impressive set of EPDs with calving ease, stayability and performance. His dam is a moderate framed 1st calver purchased from Bell M Farms. If you are in need of a serious herdsire, this guy deserves a long look.

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Sharom Shorthorns

Western Prime

LOT 6 RED POLLED BULL

6

SHAROM LAWMAKER 89L

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

23/02/2023 | STB 89L | X-[CAN]M486848 GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D GLENFORD HELEN 42A MATLOCK LSR RJ 59Z SHAROM ADELE 246A

SHAROM DEBORAH 89D

BW: 103 CED BW 8 3.9

WW 53

YW 75

MK 21

TM 47

CEM 7

ST 17

| $CEZ 27.70

$BMI 126.25

LOT 8 RED POLLED BULL

8

SHAROM LIGHTYEAR 98L

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

18/03/2023 | STB 98L | X-[CAN]M486852 GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D GLENFORD HELEN 42A PAINTEARTH CASH 16C SHAROM BAMBI 281B

SHAROM GAZELLE 98G

$F 51.88

Awesome! That is the best word to describe this bull. His dam Sharom Deborah 89D has been a mainstay bull producer in our herd for a number of years.

Performance is what you will get with this guy. His cherry red coat is just the icing on the cake. His half brother sold in last year’s sale to Star P Farms in Humboldt, SK.

BW: 100 CED BW 7 4.1

WW 60

YW 89

MK 18

TM 48

CEM 4

ST 18

| $CEZ 19.87

$BMI 129.57

Another bull sired by Glenford Crimson 51H. A powerful herdsire prospect that ranks in the top 1% for Carcass Weight and Rib Eye Area. This indicates that he will wean off heavier calves that are in demand for feedlots. If you have cows that need attention, he is the one to beat.

LOT 7 RED DEHORNED BULL

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SHAROM LIONHEART 93L 21/02/2023 | STB 93L | [CAN]M486851 GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D GLENFORD HELEN 42A

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

PAINTEARTH CASH 16C SHAROM ADELE 246A

SHAROM GRETA 93G

BW: 98 CED BW 8 2.9

WW 50

YW 70

MK 18

TM 43

CEM 6

ST 18

| $CEZ 27.15

$BMI 112.50

Similar in maternal genetics to Sharom Lawmaker 89L. Just flat out good. We purchased his sire from Bender Shorthorns and have been very pleased with the results. Lionheart is a true beef bull that has pound making potential for his offspring.

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LOT 9 RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL

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SHAROM LANDO 241L 18/02/2023 | STB 241L | X-[CAN]M486843 SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C PAINTEARTH LASS 36D

SHAROM HARRISON 36H

SHAROM BEAR 25X PROSPECT HILL YOPAZ RUBY 37Y

SHAROM AMY 241A

$F 44.44

$F 54.78

BW: 101 CED BW 8 4.3

WW 49

YW 72

MK 19

TM 43

CEM 6

ST 20

| $CEZ 28.70

$BMI 121.10

$F 51.28

Performance is bred into this bull. His dam is a very functional, hard-working cow in our herd. Watching this bull develop over the winter has excited us for his possibilities. As an added bonus, his great grandsire is Ball Dee Royal Commando, a bull from Shorthorn past. Do not overlook this handsome man.

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Starbright Shorthorns

Western Prime

Rena Nelson | Bonnyville, AB | Cell: 780-201-2785 | nelson.ericrena@gmail.com

10

ROAN POLLED BULL

STARBRIGHT LADY’S MAN 6L

STARBRIGHT BEDROCK 5J

05/02/2023 | TOP 6L | X-[CAN]M486965 STARBRIGHT GOOSE 10G MFF SNOW 3E CROOKED POST DETAIL 12D CEDAR GROVE SCARLET 3F

CEDAR GROVE SCARLET 13J

BW: 76 CED BW 14 -0.2

ADJ. WW: 751 WW YW MK 44 59 24

TM 46

CEM 9

ST 16

| $CEZ 51.65

$BMI 144.43

$F 48.93

This Lady’s man has been a favourite here, docile and easy fleshing, heifer safe in a nice roan package. Raelynn purchased his dam from Cedar Grove Shorthorns and this is her first calf. Unassisted delivery, outstanding job, we are pleased with the outcome!

LOT 10

STARBRIGHT BEDROCK 5J - SIRE OF LOTS 10 & 11

ROAN POLLED BULL

11

STARBRIGHT LEGEND 7L

STARBRIGHT BEDROCK 5J

06/02/2023 | TOP 7L | X-[CAN]M487288 STARBRIGHT GOOSE 10G MFF SNOW 3E SASKVALLEY FELIPE 71F PIC-A-SPOT LADY ANNE 13Z

PIC-A-SPOT LADY ANNE 40J

BW: 90 CED BW 11 1.9

ADJ. WW: 753 WW YW MK 46 60 20

TM 43

CEM 7

ST 14

| $CEZ 41.10

$BMI 133.98

$F 47.97

LOT 11

Flashy roan bull calf unassisted out of a first calving heifer. This calf is super quiet and easy to handle. Breed some docility into your program!

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Starbright Shorthorns

Western Prime RED POLLED BULL

12

STARBRIGHT FAST LANE 15L 12/02/2023 | ERN 15L | X-[CAN]M486957 BAYVIEW UNIQUE K11 HC SPARKLE DELIGHT 20B

HC JUBILEE 13J ET

GLENFORD TURBO 25B LEHNE JENNIFER 4A

STARBRIGHT DIXIE 20D

BW: 98 CED BW 6 1.6

LOT 12

ADJ. WW: 717 WW YW MK 42 57 20

TM 42

CEM 4

$BMI 110.30

$F 46.93

ROAN POLLED BULL

STARBRIGHT LUCKY STAR 16L

HC JUBILEE 13J ET

13/02/2023 | ERN 16L | X-[CAN]M486960 BAYVIEW UNIQUE K11 HC SPARKLE DELIGHT 20B LEHNE SUPREME 216C RIVER ACRES LADY 10C

STARBRIGHT LADY 18F

BW: 84 CED BW 8 1.5

ADJ. WW: 605 WW YW MK 32 45 21

TM 37

CEM 4

ST 14

| $CEZ 31.99

$BMI 99.72

$F 40.50

Another polled HC Jubilee son with a moderate BW and tremendous length of spine. His dam is a Lehne Supreme 216C daughter. These Supreme daughters are top performers with beautiful udders. Supreme’s genetics are regarded highly in our herd, as they just simply work to produce quality beef cattle, which is ultimately my end goal. A performance prospect herd sire here on offer.

WHITE POLLED BULL

14

SC JUBILEE 18L

HC JUBILEE 13J ET

14/02/2023 | SC 18L | X-[CAN]M486963 BAYVIEW UNIQUE K11 HC SPARKLE DELIGHT 20B HC BEDROCK 73B SILVERWILLOW NICKIE ROSEY 11C

MFF SNOW 3E

BW: 82 CED BW 6 0.6

LOT 14

| $CEZ 23.01

The dam of this bull calf has been one of the most profitable cows in herd, as her bulls and heifers have always hit the keeper pen no matter which way she is bred. This dark red bull will sire uniformity into your calves, (solid reds, blacks or buckskins most probable color genes on commercial cow herds). Dam has exceptional temperament, feet, udder, milk, and mothering ability. A half brother out of this Dixie cow is retained for in herd use, that is how highly she rates here. A dam whose genetic profile is worth duplicating!

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LOT 13

ST 10

ADJ. WW: 661 WW YW MK 42 60 18

TM 38

CEM 3

ST 12

| $CEZ 23.10

$BMI 104.75

$F 46.17

Polled white HC Jubilee son, who again has a very moderate 82 lb BW with notable growth performance. Herd matriarch high performing dam behind his pedigree, if you are looking to raise those quality Shorthorn influenced replacement females. Use him on heifers or cows and watch the Shorthorn Advantage work for your program!

The Shorthorn Advantage & Performance • Maternal • Docility • Carcass

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Starbright Shorthorns

Western Prime

- Flushmate Brothers -

LOT 15

RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL

15

STARBRIGHT FREE SPIRIT 25L ET WEEBOLLABOLLA THEODORE T85 WAUKARU GP MELITA ROSE 5040 ET

WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 7048

ADJ. WW: 764 WW YW MK 43 61 19

ADJ. YW: TM CEM 40 5

| $CEZ 32.11

$BMI 112.37

$F 46.66

STARBRIGHT FREE SPIRIT 28L ET 26/02/2023 | ERN 28L | X-[CAN]*32285 HC TIMELINE 17T NEW BEGINNINGS ELSIE’S JADE

HC FREE SPIRIT 6Y

WEEBOLLABOLLA THEODORE T85 WAUKARU GP MELITA ROSE 5040 ET

WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 7048

BW: 94 CED BW 9 -1.3

ST 12

WHITE POLLED BULL

16

Free Spirit x Melita Rose

21/02/2023 | ERN 25L | X-[CAN]*32287 HC TIMELINE 17T NEW BEGINNINGS ELSIE’S JADE

HC FREE SPIRIT 6Y

BW: 92 CED BW 9 -0.2

LOT 16

ADJ. WW: 728 WW YW MK 39 56 19

TM 39

CEM 5

ST 13

| $CEZ 34.13

$BMI 111.73

$F 44.88

SIRE: HC FREE SPIRIT 6Y

Love the genetic makeup on these two flushmates. Their dam Waukaru Melita Rose (T) a Weebollabolla Theodore daughter, boasted a full career as a donor cow for DONOR DAM: WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 7048 Grant then lived out the remainder of her 17 years of production here. She is the kind of female one could build a program on. A female that raises the bar high on $productivity! I wish I had several more of her daughters in my program as all have been top producers. These two future herd sire prospects bring longevity fertility growth and docility to the table with potential to produce some outstanding replacements for their new owners.

17

ROAN POLLED BULL

STARBRIGHT FIRESTORM 36L

24/03/2023 | ERN 36L | X-[CAN]*32084 HILL HAVEN FIRE STORM 28C SILVERWILLOW FIRESTORM 545G ET HC PICTURE PERFECT 46X DIAMOND SERGEANT YORK 10Y SILVERWILLOW TRANS JEWEL 4X

SILVERWILLOW SERG JEWEL 4B

BW: 84 CED BW 9 2.2

LOT 17

SHORTHORN BULL SALE

ADJ. WW: 788 WW YW MK 45 66 22

TM 44

CEM 4

ST 15

| $CEZ 32.76

$BMI 102.70

$F 45.21

A very impressive bull calf out of an outstanding Silverwillow cow purchased at Langs dispersal sale. 36L packs performance. Being the youngest in the pen yet performing at the top, makes for an impressive herd sire prospect! Heifer safe with performance and style he checks all the boxes.

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Crooked Post Shorthorns

Western Prime

Kirk Seaborn | Rocky Mountain House, AB | Phone: 403-729-2267 | Cell: 403-322-0142 | crookedpostshorthorns@hotmail.com | crookedpost.ca

Crooked Post Shorthorns would like to welcome all to the Western Prime Bull & Female Sale and to thank all those who have taken the time and consideration to study the genetics, data, and to evaluate the bulls. An exciting time to be in the Shorthorn business as our breed continues to gain ground as a significant maternal British breed alternative. The Shorthorn breed is so commercially relevant whether you're looking to build on the strengths of maternal, growth, carcass or the numerous convenience traits. In addition to all that the Shorthorn is documented to be able to offer, the power of heterosis effect using Shorthorn is incredible high and it is free for the taking!!

Crooked Post remains very disciplined and dedicated in the breeding of our cattle, we've certainly enjoyed the successes of others who are using our genetics locally and internationally but our relentless quest to improve and do a better job with the cattle remains stronger than ever, the quest for the 'next step' requires endless study of Shorthorn genetics globally. We demand a cow that is structurally sound, easy fleshing, fertile and raises a top calf every year. Our culling protocol is severe, we don't accommodate poor udders, bad feet, bad attitudes or inferior productivity in general, the bulls offered are from strong solid females. Our breeding selections and decisions are derived from our management and environment that dictates high roughage diets with limited energy supplementation. No creep feed through the grazing season, weaned bulls are introduced to a winter of free choice grass hay and limit fed whole oats. It's essential for us to develop the bulls on a moderate diet, enough to grow out and demonstrate their abilities without sacrificing the netics as sound productive breeders.

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Top e -if you stern Pr We We'd be most pleased to talk Shorthorns withim you, have any questions about the bull offering please don't hesitate to call.

Kind regards,

Kirk & Brandie, Tom & Sharon Seaborn In the quest for improvement and providing Shorthorn breeding stock that are backed up with knowledge and solid data that accurately demonstrates the potential of the genetics, Crooked Post has taken a vested interest in feed efficiency testing over the last 4 years. Selection of a top bull from a large RFI test group in Kansas and proud to announce that we are two years into testing our bulls through the Grow Safe Residual Feed Intake Trials at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology!! The results are encouraging, providing a well lit trail ahead as we continue to develop efficient, profitable Shorthorn cattle.

Until the freely talked about claims about feed efficiency can be backed up with actual figures, that's all it will be, talk!

The goal of doing more for less makes great economic sense, reducing feed expenses and getting more done with feed efficient cattle. The Crooked Post and Arbutus Shorthorn bulls in this offering are Grow Safe tested and noted extracts of that data may be mentioned in the footnotes. If you'd like to learn more about any of the bulls or the program behind them, please don't hesitate to ask.

SIRE LOT 18: CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G

DAM LOT 18: CROOKED POST MARIA 20D

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ROAN POLLED BULL

CROOKED POST LANCASTER 12L

28/02/2023 | SLU 12L | X-[CAN]M487319 CROOKED POST DROVER 29D CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G CROOKED POST MINNIE 45D CROOKED POST MARIA 20D

BW: 86 CED BW 9 3.1

LOT 18

SHORTHORN BULL SALE

ADJ. WW: 759 WW YW MK 60 94 30

CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z CROOKED POST MARIA 1R

ADJ. YW: 1188 TM CEM ST 60 6 16

| $CEZ 26.36

$BMI 138.36

$F 53.67

Just a brilliant herdsire prospect here, one to travel miles for. His dam never lets us down, the 8 year old Stockman daughter has landed high value progeny across Canada and last year an $8000 daughter to Heise’s in Minnesota. His sire settled 80 some cows in 2022, sensational calving ease and ground pounding growth.

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Crooked Post Shorthorns

Western Prime

WHITE POLLED BULL

19

WAYSTONE FARADAY 21L

03/03/2023 | KEG 21L | X-[CAN]M487311 CROOKED POST DROVER 29D CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G CROOKED POST MINNIE 45D SASKVALLEY CURFEW 41C CROOKED POST MARIA 20D

CROOKED POST MARIA 14F

BW: 84 CED BW 9 2.8

ADJ. WW: 627 WW YW MK 57 83 28

ADJ. YW: 978 TM CEM ST 56 5 17

| $CEZ 27.10

$BMI 131.98

$F 52.35

Like the rest of the Ranchman sons Faraday is mild mannered, lots of rib shape, pelvic dimension and overall body capacity. Like so many other herds in western Canada, our cattle had a fairly lean 2023 summer on pasture but the right kind came through well; top 1% Carcass Fat come in handy in years SIRE LOT 19: CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G like this. Our work with Grow Safe will continue to shed light and point us in the right direction on improved feed efficiency; the effects that pay back every day.

LOT 19

RED POLLED BULL

20

ARBUTUS ELKHORN 23L

04/03/2023 | COW 23L | X-[CAN]M487312 CROOKED POST DROVER 29D CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G CROOKED POST MINNIE 45D SASKVALLEY CURFEW 41C ARBUTUS LASSIE 16D

ARBUTUS LASSIE 2F

BW: 85 CED BW 10 1.0

ADJ. WW: 603 WW YW MK 48 68 31

ADJ. YW: 933 TM CEM ST 54 5 21

| $CEZ 33.78

$BMI 127.76

$F 48.96

We sold his maternal half brother here last year. Built in calving ease, heifer and or cow bull value here. Bull ranks in the top 2% of the breed for Stayability (longevity); daughters are sure to stay in production for many years.

LOT 20

RED POLLED BULL

21

ARBUTUS RANCHMAN 42L

15/03/2023 | COW 42L | X-[CAN]M487313 CROOKED POST DROVER 29D CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G CROOKED POST MINNIE 45D CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z CROOKED POST LASSIE 27U

ARBUTUS LASSIE 16D

BW: 88 CED BW 8 2.4

ADJ. WW: 605 WW YW MK 55 82 32

ADJ. YW: 984 TM CEM ST 59 5 19

Longevity well into their teens this bulls mother is just getting going as an 8 year old; never missed a beat with a tight calving interval every year. We spare our cows no second chances when it comes to fertility, after many years the results speak for themselves. We’ve retained a number of her daughters and a favourite son was sent to River Valley Ranches, Washington.

| $CEZ 27.07

$BMI 138.03

$F 51.19

LOT 21 DAM LOT 21: ARBUTUS LASSIE 16D

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Crooked Post Shorthorns

Western Prime

22

ROAN POLLED BULL

CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 45L 16/03/2023 | SLU 45L | X-[CAN]M487333 CROOKED POST CURFEW 8F ARBUTUS LASSIE 6C

ARBUTUS RADISH 19J

DRS SUPER MARIO 42E CROOKED POST LASSIE 40C

CROOKED POST LASSIE 59H

BW: 90 CED BW 6 3.3

LOT 22

Western Prime Top Canadian Shorthorn Genetics

ADJ. WW: 772 WW YW MK 64 93 29

ADJ. YW: 1118 TM CEM ST 61 5 15

| $CEZ 17.38

$BMI 142.16

$F 56.97

He crowds the top end of the growth curve with a long history of calving ease and maternal value (top 5% $BMI) behind him. His dam has been popular and she’s held a 360 calving interval. Hard to find a downside here, lot of ways to go with this bull but my mind keeps flashing “FEMALE REPLACEMENTS!” This bull DAM LOT 22: CROOKED POST LASSIE 59H ranked on the top 15% for feed efficiency at the Olds College Grow Safe RFI trials against his Shorthorn contemporaries and also bulls from other British breeds, he’s designed to provide more with less inputs!

Thank You To all the buyers from the 2023 Western Prime Sale Wolff Land and Cattle

Robert Merkeley

Stacey Frey

Clearwater Farms

Brian and Karl Chomiak

Barry Schram

Les and Anna Marie Kochan

Todd Zolmer

Star P Farms

Trickle Creek Cattle

Perry Shwetz

Schryver Farms

Pete Burden

Medicine Lodge Shorthorns

Alex and Helen Broadbent

Codiak Acres

Golden View Fabricating

North Hill Simmentals

Sharom Shorthorns

Lee Cunningham

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Janell Shorthorns

Western Prime

Melanie Barkley & Michelle Duncan Stettler, AB | Phone: 403-740-4958 | mel.barkley@yahoo.com

We are very excited to be a part of the Western Prime Bull sale once again. This year we are offering some top notch bulls. Mel and I are proud and honored to be continuing the tradition of quality Shorthorns, that our Grandfather Jerry Bignell Started 50+ years ago. We always raise our cattle for longevity and reliability.

Thank you to all of the buyers over the last 5 years, we are looking forward to another great year of cattle.

Melanie Barkley - Michelle Duncan

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LOT 24

RED AND WHITE POLLED BULL

RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL

JANELL’S LANCE 32L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G JANELL’S FALLON 78F

BW: 95 CED BW 8 0.9

LOT 23

ADJ. WW: 677 WW YW MK 38 50 21

12/01/2023 | CCV 32L | X-[CAN]M487184 EIONMOR ULTRA 8C MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y BELL M BOB 72C JANELL’S CHARLOTTE 15C

ADJ. YW: 1079 TM CEM ST 40 3 18

| $CEZ 31.72

$BMI 103.41

JANELL’S LEO 37L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G JANELL’S JANETTE 52J

$F 42.62

A real powerhouse of a bull, long bodied with a great depth to him. His dam is a consistent producer in our herd. She is an easy keeper with a great udder.

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24 BW: 81 CED BW 13 0.6

ADJ. WW: 611 WW YW MK 32 42 19

20/01/2023 | CCV 37L | X-[CAN]M487183 EIONMOR ULTRA 8C MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y MURIDALE RELIC 66D STARBRIGHT ELLIE MAY 19E

ADJ. YW: 981 TM CEM ST 35 4 21

| $CEZ 48.66

$BMI 104.82

$F 40.48

This quiet red bull has potential to be a great heifer bull. He is of smaller stature just like his dam. He is off a first calver.

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Janell Shorthorns

Western Prime

LOT 25

RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL

25

JANELL’S LEN 42L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G JANELL’S JENNIFER 58J

BW: 82 CED BW 10 3.0

ADJ. WW: 695 WW YW MK 44 64 20

27/01/2023 | CCV 42L | X-[CAN]M487185 EIONMOR ULTRA 8C MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y MURIDALE RELIC 66D DUNAGANNON LULU 12F

ADJ. YW: 1087 TM CEM ST 42 4 14

| $CEZ 36.35

$BMI 113.00

LOT 26

ROAN POLLED BULL

26

JANELL’S LEVI 50L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G

MURIDALE RELIC 66D STARBRIGHT BELLE 1F

JANELL’S JEANINE 50J

$F 46.31

Janell’s Len has a great spring of rib and is of sound footing. His dam is a first calver.

BW: 86 CED BW 11 1.5

03/03/2023 | CCV 50L | X-[CAN]M487186 EIONMOR ULTRA 8C MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y

ADJ. WW: 729 WW YW MK 40 58 22

ADJ. YW: 1202 TM CEM ST 42 4 20

| $CEZ 39.20

$BMI 105.96

$F 44.92

Levi will throw some nice growth, performance and color into your herd. He is off a first calver.

Catalog available online • on our websites • on Facebook

• @ DLMS.ca

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Poplar Creek Farm

Western Prime

Sean & Michelle Thompson Cremona, AB | Phone: 403-681-8316 | seancthompson811@gmail.com | poplarcreekfarm.ca

Despite the dry conditions at Poplar Creek Farm through 2023, the calves weaned off well and continue to grow and develop. Our cow herd has been overwintering on straw and grain due to the feed shortage, but you would never know it by looking at them. The feed shortage also means that our bull pen was smaller than most years, but we've brought two strong ones to this year's Western Prime Shorthorn Bull Sale. Sons from JT Houston 6H and Saskvalley Boston 223B again make up our consignments. Houston was used as our main herd sire last year given his impressive calf crops year-over-year, proving himself to be more than just a top heifer bull. He's currently back in MB to continue working in dad's herd. Boston retired in 2022 after 7 successful breeding seasons, which truly shows his versatility and ability to work well with a wide range of cow types. The number of his offspring that are still active and producing is a testament to his performance and longevity.

The Poplar Creek herd emphasizes functionality, performance, and sound feet and legs. Ultimately, this will all lead to longevity while remaining productive, something you will see a lot of when touring through our herd. Our bulls are halter broke, have been 100K tested, are free of myostatin variants and defects.

Sean & Michelle Thompson

ROAN POLLED BULL

27

ST LANCER 18L

JT HOUSTON 6H

11/03/2023 | SCT 18L | X-[CAN]M486827 JT PRESIDENT 5B JT CLIPPER 83F SASKVALLEY BOSTON 223B ST BETSY 52X

ST BETSY 98E

BW: 70 CED BW 18 -1.1

ADJ. WW: 585 WW YW MK 33 50 23

ADJ. YW: TM CEM 39 10

ST 15

| $CEZ 66.08

$BMI 122.86

$F 43.74

Lancer 18L is yet another impressive herd sire prospect out of JT Houston 6H. This bull is a full brother to ST Kronos 1K, the high-selling bull calf in last year's Western Prime Sale. He moves just as freely as Houston, inheriting his sire's 'pie-plate' feet and sound legs. His depth of body and overall muscle expression need to be seen in person to be admired. His dam, Betsy 98E is a moderate-framed, perfect-uddered cow who continues to produce moderateframed, thick calves regardless of the mating.

RED POLLED BULL

28

ST LAREDO 22L

SASKVALLEY BOSTON 223B

15/03/2023 | SCT 22L | X-[CAN]M486830 JT TRANS X 28X SASKVALLEY JENNY 80Z JT YOUNGBLOOD 112Y ST BETSY 17D

ST BETSY 37G

BW: 92 CED BW 12 0.0

LOT 27

ADJ. WW: 672 WW YW MK 38 49 23

ADJ. YW: TM CEM 42 5

ST 16

| $CEZ 44.30

$BMI 116.91

$F 44.14

Likely the last Boston son to ever sell. Laredo 22L is a dark red version of his sire, but with more growth potential. His dam ranks in the top 15 and 20% for weaning and yearling weight EPDs, respectively, and has been consistently weaning off heavy calves each fall. Laredo also has strong calving ease EPDs, so breed with confidence on either cows or heifers (or both!).

LOT 28

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Shorthorn Semen

Western Prime ROAN POLLED BULL

CROOKED POST COMPASS 30J 12/02/2021 | SLU 30J | X-[CAN]M484980 SASKVALLEY CURFEW 41C CROOKED POST CURFEW 8F CROOKED POST SAM 8D BELMORE JACKAROO Z109 CROOKED POST MINNIE 10W

CROOKED POST MINNIE 5A

LOT 29

BW: 92 CED BW 7 2.7

ADJ. WW: 699 WW YW MK 56 86 23

ADJ. YW: 1264 TM CEM ST 51 3 17

29A 29B

5 STRAWS - CROOKED POST COMPASS 30J

| $CEZ 22.22

$BMI 122.93

$F 54.02

5 STRAWS - CROOKED POST COMPASS 30J Consignor: WELLING’S SHORTHORNS Ben Welling, Shediac Cape, New BrunswicK 506-530-4373 HEIFER SORTED SEMEN - 2 LOTS OF 5 STRAWS Available to Canada only

DAM LOT 29A: CROOKED POST MINNIE 5A

Opportunity knocks, Shorthorn heifer sorted semen is as rare as hen’s teeth!! We have just a little bit of this semen left available from a large shipment that went to Ireland and the UK earlier in 2023.

Compass 30J is a son to the internationally renowned sire, Crooked Post Curfew 8K and from possibly the most influential female at Crooked Post, Minnie 5A and with progeny coast to coast.

Female replacements, get a jump on boosting your cow herd!

FULL SIBLING TO COMPASS 30J

ROAN POLLED BULL

SASKVALLEY YESTERDAY 116Y 28/04/2011 | AEN 116Y | X-[CAN]M476051 SASKVALLEY SHADOW 320S SASKVALLEY WHOLESALE 114W SASKVALLEY VICTORIA 53T SASKVALLEY ROSE 43W

LOT 30

SASKVALLEY NAVAJO 153M UPHILL ROSE 18S

BW: 80 CED BW 16 0.2

ADJ. WW: 625 WW YW MK 46 58 28

ADJ. YW: 1056 TM CEM ST 51 6 16

30A 30B 30C

5 STRAWS - SASKVALLEY YESTERDAY 116Y

| $CEZ 56.13

$BMI 137.75

$F 47.70

5 STRAWS - SASKVALLEY YESTERDAY 116Y 5 STRAWS - SASKVALLEY YESTERDAY 116Y

Consignor: SHAROM SHORTHORNS - 3 LOTS OF 5 STRAWS Once again we have opened our semen tank to offer 3 lots of 5 straws of Saskvalley Yesterday 116Y semen. If calving ease is your goal through your AI program, this will get the job done. A few years back, we purchased a volume of this semen and now would like to share it with other Shorthorn breeders.

The semen is stored at Sharom Shorthorns and pick up will be the responsibility of the buyer.

Thank You to all buyers & bidders. See you again next year!

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Replacement Heifers

Western Prime

SHORTHORN INFLUENCED OPEN REPLACEMENT HEIFERS SHAROM SHORTHORNS TOM 780-307-4043 THORHILD, AB Offering a set of straight Shorthorn and Shorthorn/Simmental open heifers. They are February/March born. At birth they are given Bovilis Nasalgen 3-PMH. At spring turnout and weaning in the fall they are vaccinated with Bovishield Gold One Shot and Vision with Somnugen. They will be palpated and vaccinated with Bovishield Gold FP and Covexin Plus prior to sale day.

These heifers are set and ready to get to work! If you have any questions regarding our program, please give us a call.

SCHRYVER FARMS JOHN or REGINA 780-349-9788 JARVIE, AB These Shorthorn influence heifers have been vaccinated in the Spring of 2023 with Covexin 8 and in the Fall of 2023 with Bovishield Gold One Shot, Safeguard drench and Ivomec. Since weaning, they have been fed barely silage, red clover silage and second cut hay. Palpation will be done prior to the sale.

MONIQUE & DAVE KUFELDT DAVE 780-812-8291 ARDMORE, AB Heifers were vaccinated in the spring and had boosters on November 16, 2023 with Bovishield Gold FP5 and Fermicon/Somnugen 7. Ivomec was applied. These heifers will be palpated prior to the sale.

SCOTT CATTLE CO. BOB 780-689-9203 LAC LA BICHE, AB Heifers are April/May born and are Simmental/Shorthorn.

At birth, they are vaccinated with Inforce 3. Bovishield Gold One Shot and Ultra Back 7S is given in the spring and fall. Feed is a 20% oats and barley grain and cereal silage TMR. Palpation will be done prior to the sale.

Bull Breeding Guarantee All guarantees are between the buyer and the seller.

All bulls offered and sold, except calves at side, are guaranteed breeders irrespective of age. All bulls after reaching the age of 15 months must be capable of settling 7 head or 75% of the eligible normal healthy breeding age females he is running with for a 90 day period, whichever is the lesser.

No guarantee regarding the freezing ability of a bull’s semen is made or implied in the sale of a bull unless covered specifically in a written contract.

In the case of a complaint regarding a bull’s breeding guarantee the buyer wishes to enforce the provisions of the Code shall report the same in writing to the seller enclosing a report prepared by a licensed veterinarian within 6 months of purchase or the time the bull reaches the age of 15 months whichever occurs later. The bull shall be returned to the seller at the buyer’s expense. The seller may replace the bull with a bull of equal quality or refund the purchaser’s price of the bull or he may attempt to prove the bull a breeder under the terms of this clause within 6 months. If the bull is proven to be a breeder within the 6 months provided he shall be returned by the seller to the buyer and the buyer’s expense. If he is not proven to be a breeder then replacement or at the option of a seller a refund is mandatory. Under no circumstances will a seller be liable for more than the purchase price of the animal sold.