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

STARBRIGHT SHORTHORNS

Rena Nelson

Box 7846, Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J2

Cell: 780-201-2785

Email: nelson.ericrena@gmail.com

CROOKED POST SHORTHORNS

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

POPLAR CREEK FARM

Sean & Michelle Thompson

Box 642, Cremona, AB T0M 0R0

Phone: 403-681-8316

Email: seancthompson811@gmail.com

Web: poplarcreekfarm.ca

Tom & Sharon Seaborn

Rena Nelson & Family

Shari & Tom, Amber, Tom & Eric Barto

The Thompson Family

Kirk & Brandie Seaborn

Melanie Barkley & Family

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Tanner & Michelle Duncan & Family

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

SALEDAYPHONES

Kirk Seaborn403-322-0142

Tom Barto780-307-4043

Rena Nelson780-201-2785

Bob Scott780-689-9203

Levi Pedgerachny 587-987-1252

SALELOCATION

NORTHCENTRALLIVESTOCKEXCHANGE

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

SALESTAFF

Leo Leblanc, Auctioneer780-940-1135

Bob Scott

780-689-9203

Levi Pedgerachny 587-987-1252

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

info@cdnfarmins.com

Fax: 780-733-7724

Saturday APRIL6 2024

1 PM MDT

North Central Livestock Exchange

Clyde, Alberta, Canada

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.

Welcome to the Sale Western Prime

Here it is! The 6th Annual Western Prime Shorthorn Bull and Female Sale. Our consignors work hard all year to produce top quality bulls for this event. 100K genetic tests are done on all bulls in the sale giving buyers a complete picture on the bull’s potential. Once again, we are offering Shorthorn influence open heifers at the sale. They will be palpated and ready to be bred as soon as you take them home! Nothing beats a strong set of Shorthorn females to add dollars to your bottom line and maternal strength to your herd.

This year we are at a new venue. North Central Livestock at Clyde, Alberta is our new host. The staff at NCL have been very welcoming and we look forward to working with them come sale day. This year’s sale will be online using DLMS for viewing and bidding.

We look forward to seeing old friends and new faces this year at Clyde. Hope to see you there!

Sincerely

The Western Prime Sale Group

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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.

Expected Progeny Differences

CANADIAN SHORTHORN EPDs

Western Prime

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

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

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

91.84665224551633.33120.3348.95

GENOMICALLY ENHANCED EPDs

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.

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

28/02/2022 | STB 25K | X-[CAN]M485674

GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

SHAROM EVENING ROSE 25E

GLENFORD HELEN 42A

EIONMOR MASTERPIECE 81A

PAINTEARTH ROSEBUD 50A

BW:100 CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

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

ROAN POLLED BULL 1SHAROMKILOWATT25K

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!

LOT1

LOTLOT4 2

ROAN DEHORNED BULL 2SHAROMLONGSHANKS2L

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

SHAROM CAMBER 2C

BW:97

16/02/2023 | STB 2L | [CAN]M486844

GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D

GLENFORD HELEN 42A

SHAROM ATLAS 25A

SHAROM AMBER 255A

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

101.54159204072036.68113.3246.22

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.

RED POLLED BULL 4SHAROMLOUIS42L

SHAROM HARRISON 36H

PAINTEARTH SINDY 42H

BW:80

28/02/2023 | STB 42L | X-[CAN]M486853

SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C

PAINTEARTH LASS 36D

STARBRIGHT FERDINAND 15F

PAINTEARTH SINDY 43C

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

91.74467204251731.07114.8349.63

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.

LOTLOT5 3

RED POLLED BULL 3SHAROMLIEUTENANT33L

SHAROM HARRISON 36H

PAINTEARTH LADY LOMOND 31D

BW:101

27/02/2023 | STB 33L | X-[CAN]M486846

SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C

PAINTEARTH LASS 36D

PAINTEARTH JIMMY 80Z

PAINTEARTH LADY LOMOND 58B

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 102.34367224472035.06108.7744.96

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!

RED POLLED BULL

5SHAROMLEBRON62L

SHAROM HIGHJACKER 27H

BELL M ELLA 62J

BW:75

03/02/2023 | ETB 62L | X-[CAN]M486861

SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C

PAINTEARTH EVITA 27D

BELL M CAPTAIN 139D

BELL M ELLA 5E

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 123.55679255371838.65138.6554.20

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.

LOTLOT8

6

RED POLLED BULL

6SHAROMLAWMAKER89L

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

SHAROM DEBORAH 89D

BW:103

23/02/2023 | STB 89L | X-[CAN]M486848

GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D

GLENFORD HELEN 42A

MATLOCK LSR RJ 59Z

SHAROM ADELE 246A

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 83.95375214771727.70126.2551.88

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.

RED DEHORNED BULL 7SHAROMLIONHEART93L

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

SHAROM GRETA 93G

BW:98

21/02/2023 | STB 93L | [CAN]M486851

GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D

GLENFORD HELEN 42A

PAINTEARTH CASH 16C

SHAROM ADELE 246A

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

82.95070184361827.15112.5044.44

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.

RED POLLED BULL

8SHAROMLIGHTYEAR98L

GLENFORD MR.CRIMSON 51H

SHAROM GAZELLE 98G

BW:100

18/03/2023 | STB 98L | X-[CAN]M486852

GLENFORD CRIMSON 29D

GLENFORD HELEN 42A

PAINTEARTH CASH 16C

SHAROM BAMBI 281B

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

74.16089184841819.87129.5754.78

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.

LOTLOT9 7

9SHAROMLANDO241L

SHAROM HARRISON 36H

SHAROM AMY 241A

BW:101

RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL

18/02/2023 | STB 241L | X-[CAN]M486843

SHAROM CRAFTSMAN 87C

PAINTEARTH LASS 36D

SHAROM BEAR 25X

PROSPECT HILL YOPAZ RUBY 37Y

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

84.34972194362028.70121.1051.28

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.

Starbright Shorthorns

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

ROAN POLLED BULL

10STARBRIGHTLADY’SMAN6L

STARBRIGHT BEDROCK 5J

CEDAR GROVE SCARLET 13J

BW:76ADJ.WW:751

Western Prime

05/02/2023 | TOP 6L | X-[CAN]M486965

STARBRIGHT GOOSE 10G

MFF SNOW 3E

CROOKED POST DETAIL 12D

CEDAR GROVE SCARLET 3F

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 14-0.24459244691651.65144.4348.93

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!

ROAN POLLED BULL

11STARBRIGHTLEGEND7L

STARBRIGHT BEDROCK 5J

PIC-A-SPOT LADY ANNE 40J

BW:90ADJ.WW:753

06/02/2023 | TOP 7L | X-[CAN]M487288

STARBRIGHT GOOSE 10G

MFF SNOW 3E

SASKVALLEY FELIPE 71F

PIC-A-SPOT LADY ANNE 13Z

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 111.94660204371441.10133.9847.97

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!

LOT11

LOT10

STARBRIGHT BEDROCK 5J - SIRE OF LOTS 10 & 11

LOT12

RED POLLED BULL

12STARBRIGHTFASTLANE15L

HC JUBILEE 13J ET

LOT13

12/02/2023 | ERN 15L | X-[CAN]M486957

BAYVIEW UNIQUE K11

HC SPARKLE DELIGHT 20B

GLENFORD TURBO 25B

STARBRIGHT DIXIE 20D LEHNE JENNIFER 4A

BW:98ADJ.WW:717

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 61.64257204241023.01110.3046.93

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!

LOT14

13STARBRIGHTLUCKYSTAR16L

HC JUBILEE 13J ET

STARBRIGHT LADY 18F

BW:84ADJ.WW:605

ROAN POLLED BULL

13/02/2023 | ERN 16L | X-[CAN]M486960

BAYVIEW UNIQUE K11

HC SPARKLE DELIGHT 20B

LEHNE SUPREME 216C

RIVER ACRES LADY 10C

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 81.53245213741431.9999.7240.50

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

14SCJUBILEE18L

HC JUBILEE 13J ET

MFF SNOW 3E

BW:82ADJ.WW:661

14/02/2023 | SC 18L | X-[CAN]M486963

BAYVIEW UNIQUE K11

HC SPARKLE DELIGHT 20B

HC BEDROCK 73B

SILVERWILLOW NICKIE ROSEY 11C

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 60.64260183831223.10104.7546.17

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!

RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL 15STARBRIGHTFREESPIRIT25LET

HC FREE SPIRIT 6Y

WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 7048

21/02/2023 | ERN 25L | X-[CAN]*32287

HC TIMELINE 17T

NEW BEGINNINGS ELSIE’S JADE

WEEBOLLABOLLA THEODORE T85

WAUKARU GP MELITA ROSE 5040 ET BW:92ADJ.WW:764ADJ.YW:

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 9-0.24361194051232.11112.3746.66

WHITE POLLED BULL 16STARBRIGHTFREESPIRIT28LET

HC FREE SPIRIT 6Y

WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 7048

BW:94ADJ.WW:728

26/02/2023 | ERN 28L | X-[CAN]*32285

HC TIMELINE 17T

NEW BEGINNINGS ELSIE’S JADE

WEEBOLLABOLLA THEODORE T85

WAUKARU GP MELITA ROSE 5040 ET

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 9-1.33956193951334.13111.7344.88

Free Spirit x Melita Rose

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 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.

LOT16

LOT17

LOT15

SIRE: HC FREE SPIRIT 6Y

DONOR DAM: WAUKARU MELITA ROSE 7048

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 longevity as sound productive breeders.

We'd be most pleased to talk Shorthorns with you, if you have any questions about the bull offering please don't hesitate to call.

Kind regards,

Western Prime - Top Canadian Shorthorn Genetics

Kirk & Brandie, Tom & Sharon Seaborn

Just

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.

landed high

progeny

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.

LOT18

DAM LOT 18: CROOKED POST MARIA 20D

SIRE LOT 18: CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G

Crooked Post Shorthorns Western Prime

WHITE POLLED BULL 19WAYSTONEFARADAY21L

CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G

CROOKED POST MARIA 14F

03/03/2023 | KEG 21L | X-[CAN]M487311

CROOKED POST DROVER 29D

CROOKED POST MINNIE 45D

SASKVALLEY CURFEW 41C

CROOKED POST MARIA 20D

BW:84ADJ.WW:627ADJ.YW:978

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

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 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.

RED POLLED BULL 20ARBUTUSELKHORN23L

04/03/2023 | COW 23L | X-[CAN]M487312

CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G

ARBUTUS LASSIE 2F

CROOKED POST DROVER 29D

CROOKED POST MINNIE 45D

SASKVALLEY CURFEW 41C

ARBUTUS LASSIE 16D

BW:85ADJ.WW:603ADJ.YW:933

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

101.04868315452133.78127.7648.96

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.

RED POLLED BULL 21ARBUTUSRANCHMAN42L

15/03/2023 | COW 42L | X-[CAN]M487313

CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G

ARBUTUS LASSIE 16D

CROOKED POST DROVER 29D

CROOKED POST MINNIE 45D

CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z

CROOKED POST LASSIE 27U

BW:88ADJ.WW:605ADJ.YW:984

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 82.45582325951927.07138.0351.19

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.

LOT20

LOT19

SIRE LOT 19: CROOKED POST RANCHMAN 40G

LOT21

DAM LOT 21: ARBUTUS LASSIE 16D

LOT22

Western Prime

Top Canadian Shorthorn Genetics

Wolff Land and Cattle

Stacey Frey

Brian and Karl Chomiak

Les and Anna Marie Kochan

Star P Farms

Perry Shwetz

Pete Burden

Alex and Helen Broadbent

Golden View Fabricating

Sharom Shorthorns

22CROOKEDPOSTRANCHMAN45L

ARBUTUS RADISH 19J

CROOKED POST LASSIE 59H

ROAN POLLED BULL

16/03/2023 | SLU 45L | X-[CAN]M487333

CROOKED POST CURFEW 8F

ARBUTUS LASSIE 6C

DRS SUPER MARIO 42E

CROOKED POST LASSIE 40C

BW:90ADJ.WW:772ADJ.YW:1118

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

63.36493296151517.38142.1656.97

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 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!

Robert Merkeley

Clearwater Farms

Barry Schram

Todd Zolmer

Trickle Creek Cattle

Schryver Farms

Medicine

Lodge Shorthorns

Codiak Acres

North Hill Simmentals

Lee Cunningham

DAM LOT 22: CROOKED POST LASSIE 59H

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

LOT23LOT24

RED AND WHITE POLLED BULL 23JANELL’SLANCE32L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G

JANELL’S FALLON 78F

12/01/2023 | CCV 32L | X-[CAN]M487184

EIONMOR ULTRA 8C

MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y

BELL M BOB 72C

JANELL’S CHARLOTTE 15C

BW:95ADJ.WW:677ADJ.YW:1079

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 80.93850214031831.72103.4142.62

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.

RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL

24JANELL’SLEO37L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G

JANELL’S JANETTE 52J

20/01/2023 | CCV 37L | X-[CAN]M487183

EIONMOR ULTRA 8C

MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y

MURIDALE RELIC 66D

STARBRIGHT ELLIE MAY 19E

BW:81ADJ.WW:611ADJ.YW:981

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 130.63242193542148.66104.8240.48

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.

Janell Shorthorns Western Prime

RED WITH WHITE MARKINGS POLLED BULL 25JANELL’SLEN42L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G

JANELL’S JENNIFER 58J

27/01/2023 | CCV 42L | X-[CAN]M487185

EIONMOR ULTRA 8C

MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y

MURIDALE RELIC 66D

DUNAGANNON LULU 12F

BW:82ADJ.WW:695ADJ.YW:1087

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

103.04464204241436.35113.0046.31

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

ROAN POLLED BULL 26JANELL’SLEVI50L

MURIDALE ULTRA LAD 20G

JANELL’S JEANINE 50J

03/03/2023 | CCV 50L | X-[CAN]M487186

EIONMOR ULTRA 8C

MURIDALE WHITE JAY 3Y

MURIDALE RELIC 66D

STARBRIGHT BELLE 1F

BW:86ADJ.WW:729ADJ.YW:1202

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

111.54058224242039.20105.9644.92

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

Poplar Creek Farm

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 27STLANCER18L

11/03/2023 | SCT 18L | X-[CAN]M486827

JT PRESIDENT 5B

JT HOUSTON 6H

ST BETSY 98E

BW:70ADJ.WW:585ADJ.YW:

JT CLIPPER 83F

SASKVALLEY BOSTON 223B

ST BETSY 52X

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 28STLAREDO22L

15/03/2023 | SCT 22L | X-[CAN]M486830

JT TRANS X 28X

SASKVALLEY BOSTON 223B

ST BETSY 37G

BW:92ADJ.WW:672ADJ.YW:

SASKVALLEY JENNY 80Z

JT YOUNGBLOOD 112Y

ST BETSY 17D

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

120.03849234251644.30116.9144.14

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!).

LOT27

LOT28

Shorthorn Semen

Western Prime

ROAN POLLED BULL CROOKEDPOSTCOMPASS30J

12/02/2021 | SLU 30J | X-[CAN]M484980

CROOKED POST CURFEW 8F

CROOKED POST MINNIE 5A

SASKVALLEY CURFEW 41C

CROOKED POST SAM 8D

BELMORE JACKAROO Z109

CROOKED POST MINNIE 10W

BW:92ADJ.WW:699ADJ.YW:1264

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F

72.75686235131722.22122.9354.02

29A 5 STRAWS - CROOKEDPOSTCOMPASS30J

29B 5 STRAWS - CROOKEDPOSTCOMPASS30J

Consignor: SHAROM SHORTHORNS - 3 LOTS OF 5 STRAWS

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

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!

ROAN POLLED BULL

SASKVALLEYYESTERDAY116Y

28/04/2011 | AEN 116Y | X-[CAN]M476051

SASKVALLEY WHOLESALE 114W

SASKVALLEY ROSE 43W

SASKVALLEY SHADOW 320S

SASKVALLEY VICTORIA 53T

SASKVALLEY NAVAJO 153M

UPHILL ROSE 18S

BW:80ADJ.WW:625ADJ.YW:1056

CEDBWWWYWMKTMCEMST|$CEZ$BMI$F 160.24658285161656.13137.7547.70

30A 5 STRAWS - SASKVALLEYYESTERDAY116Y

30B 5 STRAWS - SASKVALLEYYESTERDAY116Y

30C 5 STRAWS - SASKVALLEYYESTERDAY116Y

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!

LOT30

LOT29

FULL SIBLING TO COMPASS 30J DAM LOT 29A: CROOKED POST MINNIE 5A

Replacement Heifers

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 orREGINA 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.