Begger's Diamond V Big Sky Genetic Bull Sale 2014

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Greetings Isn’t it amazing how the years fly by, it just seems like we just held our sale, and here it is again. They say time flies and I am starting to grasp on to that meaning. This past year is one to remember, as fast paced and busy as ever. Cattle prices seem to keep climbing, who would have ever thought that we would be selling steer calves right off the cow for a $1,000 to $1,200 a head. It is record breaking, but so is the cost of operating. Pay weight still is king even at today’s market prices, cattle that weight heavy bring more dollars per head, than light weight cattle.

The year 2013 will go down in the history books as one of agriculture’s most trying and rewarding years. This past spring was a tough one it stayed cold and wet during calving causing some problems along the way. Although it turned dry early on and it looked like there would be little to no grass and hay at turn out time, it didn’t look good. By the end of May the rains came and the grass grew, the hay was the best I can remember, crops in our area were excellent as a whole. We got into summer and rains were trimly.

Grass was lush and tall. It stayed green into late fall, so we did not wean calves very early. The bull calves came off the cows October 7, 5 weeks later than normal. For this reason they are a little lighter than normal, but still stout and have the makings to be some of the best we have produced. Cattle around our ranch are bred to survive on little or no extra feed if mother nature cooperates. We never pulled the heifer calves off the cows until November 26th, they came in fat and heavy. We turned the cows back out and never fed them anything until later December, we brought them home December 23rd, to start feeding. Even then we have 73 head of cows left out, never fed them a bale of hay until Christmas Eve. They have been on their own in deep snow and several minus 20-30 degree days and up to minus 56 wind chills, digging out a living and doing very well. The breed back on these cows was very good, only 15 opens out of 350 cows exposed for spring calving. The fall calving cows again calved out in the pasture including the 2 yr old heifers again our death loss was only 3 calves out of 170 cows calved and there was 4 sets of twins so we are still batting 100. We did not start feeding the fall calvers until the second week in December, as a whole they look great. The severe cold is hard on the calves, but they still look good. The cattle industry is in good shape to make a little extra profit, so I hope that everyone positions themselves to use the best genetics available. Breeding cattle that work on the range is still one of the most profitable decisons a rancher can make for themselves. There are so many multipliers of cattle that focus on one or 2 traits. I don’t think that is healthy, a good blend of traits is where it is at. We believe that first of all we need to take care of the rancher. Cattle have to be efficient and be able to survive and breed up early in order for them to be profitable. They need to raise big efficient calves that are in demand and bring market topping prices. Anyway you cut the pie, pay weight is still what pays the rancher’s bills. The industry is preaching end product, the packers say carcass is the way to go, most AI studs talk EPD’s, all is good if we use a common sense approach, but what pays you, the rancher, is cattle that can survive the tough harsh environments.

Cattle that breed on time, produce a live healthy calf, and wean calves that press down the scale. EPD’s are a guide line the biggest numbers are not always the best. True breeders of cattle know how to blend all the traits so all can be profitable. What I am trying to say, is buy the bulls that will sire daughters that have staying power. Buy your bulls from seed stock breeders that know how to look at and breed cattle that can survive when times and weather conditions get harsh. These are the cattle that will pay the bills.

I believe that cross breeding is the easiest way to add extra profit to your bottom line. Too many times I see and hear breed associations and seed stock producers claim you don’t need to cross breed.

This is not science, it is greed. Every test on straight breeding verses cross breeding leads to cross breeding being the most profitable.

Calves put on more weight, cattle convert feed better, and cows stay in production longer by crossbreeding. I believe that a Simmental Angus animal is hard to beat, and the test stations and University studies back that up. Today Sim Angus cattle bring premiums and

are in demand in the sale barn, feedlots, and on the rail, add some Simmental to a set of Angus or British cows, and watch your weaning weights and bottom line improve. You will really notice there will be less small peewee cut back. By cross breeding it just seems the little fly weight cattle disappear.

We believe that we can help you find that profit driven animal.

When you look at this offering look at the way they are designed.

They are raised in the big country without creep feed and they still weigh heavy. The dams of these bulls are moderate sized, not big horsey coarse cattle that need extra feed when it gets tough out .

Udder quality and disposition are some things we take seriously, they have to have good udders and a brain or they don’t survive this outfit. Don’t get me wrong, there are times problems arise and if they do, we are here to make it right. If you don’t get along with them, we will take care of you it’s that simple. I had a man that has used nothing but Angus for decades, buys 3 Simmental bulls last spring, his comment was boy these bulls stay in shape and are so gentle. Another first time customer said our bulls all came in sound and in good condition. He also bought 3 from another source and every one came in lame and sore footed. I believe that is the difference in how we develop them.

The guys that clip our bulls commented, you are one of only a few breeders that we clip for that isn’t afraid to put a band on a bull right up to sale time for disposition. They said most breeders don’t do that. They also commented that these bulls just walk out of the chute, they don’t get upset very often. I take these comments as a complement, but we also take them seriously. We have been working the bulls getting the ready for the sale. We have removed a couple bulls that we felt needed to be culled for various reasons, by doing this we feel that the bulls that make the sale will be top herd bulls prospects.

I want to thank all of our past bull buying customers, it is a privilege to work with you. To those of you that are first time customers or just looking, thank you for taking the time to look our offering over, I think you will like what you see.

After you purchase a bull, we will keep him free of charge until April 1st. He will be delivered free of charge within reason, and have a breeding soundness exam at no charge to you. Unlike most places, the bull is not your responsibility as soon as the gavel drops. When you buy a bull at Begger’s Diamond V Ranch, we take the responsibility to keep him sound, healthy and alive until you have him in your possession. If he dies or gets hurt, we will replace him or give you credit on a bull next year. We will do what is right and get your cows bred. Our doors are always open and we welcome your visit or call. If you would like, come look at the bulls before the sale, come see how they are developed in large pens, so they can exercise and move around. Come see their mothers and see how they are maintained. We just ask that you do it before sale day, so we can take the time you need. Sale day is busy, but we want to meet you and are on hand to answer questions, and help you choose the right bull for your program. If you have questions, please come up and ask us, we are here to help.

After the sale, we will have a social to relax and visit. If you have time we would enjoy having you stay for awhile, have steak sandwich and a refreshment. If you need to get back home, grab a sandwich and a pop or water for the road. Again thanks for choosing us as your seedstock supplier.

Begger’s Diamond V Ranch Bill & Darlene, Bob & Virginia, John & Alicia, Harry & Elaine

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February 5, 2014 • 12:30 PM MST • At the Ranch, Wibaux, MT Motels:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Beaver Creek Inn, Wibaux, MT: (406) 796-2666 W-V Motel, Wibaux, MT: (406) 796-2446 Buckboard Inn, Beach, ND: (701) 872-4794

SALE DAY PHONES: (406) 796-2326, (406) 796-2380 (406) 796-2327 Bill Begger: (406) 796-2326 or darbegger@yahoo.com 482 Custer Trail Rd, Wibaux, MT 59353 John Begger: (406) 795-9914 Bob Begger: (406)796-2380 Harry Begger: (406) 796-7600

AUCTIONEER: Roger Jacobs: (406) 373-6124, (406) 373-7385

REPRESENTATIVES AND RINGMEN: Jeff Thomas, Prairie Star: (406)581-8859 Kirby Goettschd, Farm and Ranch Guide: (605) 380-3939 John Goggins, Western Livestock Reporter: (406) 373-5000 Mason Lautenschlager, ASA (701) 509-3251 Bill Pelton, Pelton Livestock: (406) 671-5100 Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resource: (406) 581-7835

RANCH LOCATION: The sale will be held at the ranch located south of Wibaux, Montana, go 4 1/2 miles south of the Wibaux County Fair Grounds on Highway #7, then turn left on Black Diamond Road (east) go 1 1/2 miles, then turn right (south) on Custer Trial Road, go 2 3/4 miles, sale location is on the left hand side of the road.

From Beach, North Dakota, take Exit One, turn left, go past both Truck Stops, approximately 1 mile to the first stop sign (please note the 4 way stop), turn right at 4 way stop, go 7 miles west, then turn left on Custer Trail Road and go 2 3/4 miles, sale location is on the left hand side of the road.

From Baker, Montana, take Highway #7 north, approximately 35 miles, turn right on Red Top Road at mile marker 71, watch for big yellow Ranch sign, go 1 1/2 miles east (Custer Trail), turn left, go 1 1/4 miles, sale location is on the right hand side of the road.

As recommended by the American Angus and American Simmental Associations. Cattle will only be released from the sale after they have been settled for. In no instance, will any cattle be allowed to be loaded for shipping without full settlement.

EPD’s listed in catalog are new Spring 2014 numbers, please note that EPD’s may change from time sale catalog is printed, until registration papers are transferred.

ULTRASOUND Please Note: The spring born bulls will be ultrasounded and data will be available sale day, or as soon as available.

Feeding arrangements and delivery For bulls selling for $2,500 or more, we will offer free keep of your bull until the first of April. At that time we will semen test and give your bulls a breeding exam and deliver them free of charge up to 500 miles. For bulls that sell for less than $2500 we will feed them and have them semen tested for $150 due on sale day. We will help in delivery arrangements.

The bulls will be delivered to your ranch or in some cases when there are multiple owners of cattle on the truck and there is a need to unload and sort cattle, we may ask that you meet us at a central location that is convenient to both parties.

For cattle selling over 500 miles away, we may have to hire a trucking firm to help with delivery, if so, we will guarantee delivery cost not to exceed $300 per bull. In most cases, we will deliver them ourselves, but occasionally we will put the bull on a commercial truck that is reputable and conscientious. For purchases of cattle a long distance away, we ask that you be flexible on delivery dates in case we have the opportunity to send your bull your direction earlier than April 1st.

When purchasing a bull from Begger’s Diamond V Ranch, we take responsibility in delivering a healthy, breeding bull. We will take responsibility of injury or death loss while the bull is on our ranch. Responsibility of your bull purchase begins when he reaches your ranch or delivery point. We guarantee buyer satisfaction. If you have any problems with your bulls ability to breed and settle cows, let us know so we can make it right. We suggest that you insure your bull against death or injury. We cannot guarantee them against an act of God or sickness that develops while he is in your control. We do guarantee our cattle to be healthy sale day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements made sale day and from the auction block during the sale take precendence over printed material associated with this sale. Anyone attending this sale attends at their own risk. Begger’s Diamond V Ranch or any of the sale force will not be responsible for any personal injury or loss for attending this sale.

HEALTH AND VACCINATIONS: The Bulls were vaccinated at branding with Pyramid 4, with Presponse and Vision 7 with Somnus, and again at weaning, they were poured with Ivermectin on September 3 and again in December. They were tested free of BVD and to be best of our knowledge are free from all genetic defects.

SALE ORDER: We will sell Lots 1 through 12, then Fall Bulls, sell all of them, go back to Lot 13.

Following catalog order, selling Angus bulls last.

SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASES: CATTLE VIEWING We welcome your visit anytime that you are in the area. Please call before you come, so that we are here to show you around.

We guarantee all sight unseen purchases. Call ahead and we will go over the bulls and try and match you up with a bull that meets your needs. You can leave a bid with us or any Sales Rep, or by phone, whichever is convenient for you. We know our cattle and strongly recommend that you call and visit with us on all sight unseen purchases.Sight unseen purchase policy does not apply if you are seleccting your own bulls without our consultation or the help of our sales reps.

INTERNET: Our sale will be broadcast over the internet on DV Auctions. If you cannot attend the sale in person we have set up this method so you can view the sale and make a purchase. Make sure you pre register with DV Auctions before sale day. We likewise will offer phone service sale day for those who prefer making their purchase that way.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 12:30 PM at the ranch, Wibaux, MT

150 Black Simmental, SimAngusTM and Angus Sell 60 of them are 18-month-old 35 Purebred Simmental – 100 SimAngusTM –15 Angus Most will be homozygous Black and all are Polled

Angus cow with a seven-month-old bull calf

Wh y Buy Fr om Begger ’s Diamon d V? Extra Profitability. Because. . . .

• We know as a commercial producer you sell your cattle based on weight and how they look (quality). How value is determined varies, whether it is in the auction market, in the country, by video or on the rail. Be assured quality and performance has been the basis of our program from the beginning.

• Reputation — take away all the numbers, all the EPDs and fads . . . Begger’s Diamond V Ranch has strived to raise only high-quality cattle for over 38 years.

• At Begger’s Diamond V Ranch you are not just buying a bull, you are buying a program.

• Our 38 years of AI’ing and embryo transfer gives you access to the top genetics of the Simmental and Angus breeds, which allows you access to the very best genetics.

• You will experience fewer time consuming management problems, especially with calving ease and calf vigor, udders, fertility, feet, legs and disposition because we cull our herd for such problems.

• You are selecting from the top end, the bottom has already been culled.

• Our cattle are raised in an unpampered environment to ensure that they will work for you.

• EVERY bull has an efficient, hard-working mother that does her job in eastern Montana’s tough environment.

Bill Begger: 406-796-2326 482 Custer Trail Road Wibaux, MT 59353 darbegger@yahoo.com

• Responsibility — We accept the responsibility to provide you with only predictable genetics. They must meet our standards before they meet yours.

• Our success depends on yours and we expect your purchases to work for you. We stand behind them 100%.

• Bulls are 5.5 to 6.5 frame with extra depth with volume and fleshing ability.

• Bred for calving ease, fast growth, efficiency, maternal strength and carcass quality putting more profit in your pocket.

• Bulls are developed for ranchers on a high roughage ration with very little starch and plenty of exercise.

• Every bull was born, raised and developed on our ranch.

• Maternal and direct calving ease is a must. If they are not born easily and alive, nothing else matters.

• All bulls sell free of BVD and all genetics defects! Bulls sell with complete performance records, ultrasound data and EPDs. • Daughters of these bulls will make outstanding replacements that are trouble free, easy keeping and profit driven; their calves will be in high demand and top market sales.

• We have connected ourselves with market opportunities that should make your calves more valuable helping you receive premiums and top markets. We offer free keep until April 1st, a breeding soundness exam, and free delivery up to 500 miles.

Two-year-old heifer with a seven-month-old bull calf

www.beggersdiamondv.com View video and sale catalog online mid January

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Please register 24 hours prior to sale day to bid.

Note that catalog will be online through our website or DVAuction.

Most of the bulls are Homozygous Black.

The time has come to make room for a new generation. After spending over 7 years working construction, with 4½ years in remote Alaska, we welcome John back to the ranch. On June 22nd, John married a great young lady named Alicia. They decided that it was time to come back to the lower 48s to raise their family. They made the announcement that they were adding to the family tree in May. It seems that it has a double limb, as the Doc said it’s twins.

Grandma and Grandpa can’t be more excited to have them come home, so that we can see the kids grow up near family and on the ranch. It is exciting and time to add some young blood to make every day operations work a little smoother.

Results will be available sale day or call, we will forward them to you.

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10A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786158 Tattoo: 10A BD: 1/30/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 767 lbs. Adj. 365: 1503 lbs.

ADG: 4.6 lbs.

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 3.9 2.8 69.1 115.6 4.7 27.9 62.5 CW: 43.3 YG : -0.45 MB: 0.13 BF: -0.049 REA: 0.46 API: 86 TI: 66 SC: 38

RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV DANNIELL 6S46 BDV MISS NOAMI P92

Here is a powerbull, actual weaning weight August 31 was 804 pounds, no creep.

The 9969 bull sires powerful calves that are thick and high performance cattle. His calves convert, feed well, weigh heavy at weaning, and excel on feed. Use this bull to add fleshing ability and volume. His daughters will make great cows.

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24A Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786385 Tattoo: 24A BD: 1/22/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 792 lbs. Adj. 365: 1656 lbs.

ADG: 5.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE 3.6 CW: 51

BW WW YW MCE 2.8 80.3 129.3 15.8 YG : -0.62 MB: 0.2 BF: -0.045 REA: 1.1

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17

MM MW 27.1 67.2 API: 112 TI: 77 SC: 38

DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S THSR XYLONA X064 DF BLACK BIRDIE 701

No doubt this is the power bull in this year’s offering. He is the one that rose to the top as far as performance; on and off the cow. If you are looking for a bull that should help your calf weaning weights get to the next level, here he is. He won the top honor of ADG and yearling weight. So if you back ground your calves; he should help add extra post weaning performance.

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85A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 85A BD: 3/20/13 ASA#: 2786329 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 926 lbs. Adj. 365: 1598 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE 13.1 1.3 86.5 131.5 10.2 CW: 49.7 YG : -0.35 MB: 0.38 BF: -0.026 REA: 0.4

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

MM MW 26.3 69.5 API: 140 TI: 84 SC: 38

GW LUCKY MAN 644N BDV MS LUCKY MAN W17 BDV HAILEY S33

Maybe the top all around bull in the offering. He has what it takes to be a sale feature. Moderate birth, powerful weaning, and yearling performance with excellent maternal and carcass traits. What makes him extra special, he did it on a moderate, easy fleshing frame. He is a reason why the Torque cattle work so well.

LOT 3

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51A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786234 Tattoo: 51A BD: 2/26/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 821 lbs. Adj. 365: 1557 lbs.

ADG: 4.5 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 1.9 66.9 98.6 4.5 21.4 54.9 10.4 CW: 31.2 YG : -0.35 MB: 0.43 BF: -0.005 REA: 0.34 API: 120 TI: 72SC: 35.5

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

BDV BLACKBERRY WINE 71P BDVSTEPHANIE T77 BDV MISS PRIDE P20

Here is one of our favorite and most powerful bulls. He is long, thick and good. He is one of my picks. I probably should be keeping him to use in our own program. His dam is a very good producer that just doesn’t miss. His sire is one of the breeds’ top SimAngus bulls. He gets high marks from me.

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98A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786350 Tattoo: 98A BD: 3/30/13 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 917 lbs. Adj. 365: 1589 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.9 1.5 80.5 130.3 9.1 29.6 69.9 CW: 49.7 YG : -0.4 MB: 0.28 BF: -0.029 REA: 0.57 API: 125 TI: 79 SC: 37

MJ MARATHON 6W TRAXS SOLO Y39 MISS TRAX U839

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S A V 5175 BANDO 502 B D V T720 OF BOXCAR N F C BLACKBIRD 1647

Could be the best of them all, very stout from end to end. His Angus dam is absolutely a power cow. If I was mating her to Angus sires, she would be a Pathfinder. The way it is, she is a SimAngus herd bull producer that never misses. This bull should be on everyone’s list. He is just so complete with the stats and cow power to make him one of the top SimAngus bulls to sell this sale season. 205 day index 123.

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101A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786354 Tattoo: 101A BD: 4/2/13 BW: 94 lbs. Adj. WW: 933 lbs. Adj. 365: 1557 lbs.

ADG: 3.9 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE 9.8 3.5 86.4 130.8 10.3 CW: 52.5 YG : -0.34 MB: 0.34 BF: -0.026 REA: 0.4

S A V NET WORTH 4200 BDV ASSET 122X BDV MISS DARLENE P77

MM MW 28.7 71.9 API: 125 TI: 80 SC: 36

F V 20K KING 308M LRS MS KING 961W LRS MS CANDMAY 629S

The number 1 weaning bull in the offering. His adjusted weaning weight of 933 is the top for this calf crop. He also holds the record of being the heaviest 205 wt bull ever weaned on our ranch. He does all this without overwhelming you with bone and coarseness. This bull is smooth made with all the right parts.

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1A Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786138 Tattoo: 1A BD: 1/15/13 ADG: 4.3 lbs.

BW: 91 lbs. Adj. WW: 749 lbs. Adj. 365: 1437 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 7.3 1.8 60.4 90.2 6.9 26.1 56.3 CW: 26.3 YG : -0.45 MB: 0.18 BF: -0.02 REA: 0.48 API: 104 TI: 64 SC: 37

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 BDV DUAL FOCUS 11Y BDVSTEPHANIE T77

NOBLES NO JOKE M203 BDV MISS CLASSIC R57 RAL LADY L405

This big stout bull weaned off his dam, with an actual weaning weight of 818 pounds on August 31. This bull is probably the stoutest eye catching bull in the spring bull pen. His dam is one of our favorite and best. If you like cattle with extra flare and stoutness, you will like this bull. He will sire them thick and good. There is one little glitch with him; I would like to see him a little easier to be around. He has a tendency to move away from you when pressured.

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TNT DUAL FOCUS – GRANDSIRE TO LOT 7 AND SIRE TO LOT 9

32A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786204 Tattoo: 32A BD: 2/15/13 BW: 82 lbs. Adj. WW: 825 lbs. Adj. 365: 1385 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 1.2 77.3 121.9 7.7 29.6 68.2 8.7 CW: 44.2 YG : -0.43 MB: 0.33 BF: 0.006 REA: 0.85 API: 119 TI: 78 SC: 37

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V PIONEER 7301 S A V BLACKBIRD 5297

SAS T101 SWEET MEAT BDV MS SWEET MEAT Y39 BDV MARY 6S15

This bull is one to own. His 2 year old dam looks like she will be a power cow. This bull looked good right from the start; he is a stout made bull with length and body depth. He is the kind that will improve your calf weights at sale time and put a great set of heifers in your replacement pen.

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27A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786193 Tattoo: 27A BD: 2/9/13 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 748 lbs. Adj. 365: 1452 lbs.

ADG: 4.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13.3 0.8 64.3 96.9 8.5 22.4 54.6 CW: 28.7 YG : -0.37 MB: 0.38 BF: 0.007 REA: 0.48 API: 132 TI: 71 SC: 36

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

S A V FOUR SEASONS 5231 BDV MS 4 SEASONS W1 CVF MISS DATELINE

This bull was one that seems to always catch your eye from birth on. He is still one of the most attractive eye pleasers in the pen. We have been using Dual Focus for years and plan to keep doing so, as these cattle work.

MYTTY IN FOCUS – GRANDSIRE TO LOT 9 AND SIRE TO BDV TORQUE 912W

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36A Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786209 Tattoo: 36A BD: 2/17/13 BW: 82 lbs. Adj. WW: 734 lbs. Adj. 365: 1310 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.1 0.2 56.5 85.4 10.4 23.6 51.8 CW: 21.2 YG : -0.45 MB: 0.2 BF: -0.027 REA: 0.35 API: 122 TI: 65 SC: 35

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

BDV PAR 4S BDV MS PAR W77 BDV MS FOCUS R29

Here is an eye catcher; very well made and stylish. He will sire calves that will get a calf buyer’s attention. They should be thick made, eye appealing cattle that perform well on the cow and on feed; you will want to keep his daughters.

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BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 1.8 65.4 97.5 8.9 18.5 51.2 7.7 CW: 30.6 YG : -0.59 MB: 0.2 BF: -0.063 REA: 0.64 API: 112 TI: 68 SC: 39

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

ES BLACK LEGEND PK26 BDV MS LEGEND U17 BDV IVY S51

This is quite a bull, he is strong made with plenty of muscle, he was a standout all summer long. He will offer the best in udder quality and fleshing ability. His dam is a moderately sized cow with a flawless udder. His sire was our sale topper 3 years ago, selling to Rock Creek Ranch in Kansas. He sires power if you are looking to add some muscle and weaning weight, here you go.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 16.6 -3.1 53.6 85.8 12.9 25.7 52.5 CW: 16.7 YG : -0.56 MB: 0.2 BF: -0.024 REA: 0.69 API: 143 TI: 67 SC: 38

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S GRADUATE 006X S D S QUEEN 814U

BDV CLICKER 27T BDV MS CLICKER Y41 B D V K019 OF HI TECH

Only 70 pounds at birth and weighed 720 on August 31; here is a calving ease bull loaded with the genetic base to sire top performance cattle in the pasture, feed lot, and on the rail. There is no guess work here, just solid genetics that will offer easy calving, hardworking, common sense, and profitable offspring.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 17.1 -3.8 53.8 85.3 12.8 25 51.9 CW: 15.4 YG : -0.58 MB: 0.31 BF: -0.026 REA: 0.71 API: 151 TI: 71 SC: 35

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WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV MS TRADITION Y25 ANCHOR FAME 105

Look at his actual birth weight of 68 pounds, indexing 116 at birth, going on to wean over 700 pounds, with no creep out of a 2 year old dam. When these Graduate calves were born, I didn’t know if I cared for them. They were small and I wondered if they would grow. Today I like them, they are eye appealing, long made, and have that calving ease look.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 20.3 -4.8 53.7 86.7 11.2 28.8 55.7 CW: 14.8 YG : -0.63 MB: 0.41 BF: -0.027 REA: 0.83 API: 165 TI: 75 SC: 37

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S GRADUATE 006X S D S QUEEN 814U

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS BDV MS PREMIUM BEEF Y19 BDV MS FOCUS W21

This Graduate son is loaded with top calving ease and carcass sires that are known for their ability to sire excellent females. You won’t put a better udder on a cow than his 2 year old dam has. Here is plenty to offer the good cowman with this bull.

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7A Black • Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786150 Tattoo: 7A BD: 1/26/13 BW: 72 lbs. Adj. WW: 744 lbs. Adj. 365: 1256 lbs.

ADG: 3.2 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 17.5 -3.4 62.1 95.1 12.6 28.5 59.6 CW: 21.6 YG : -0.55 MB: 0.35 BF: -0.016 REA: 0.77 API: 156 TI: 76 SC: 36

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S GRADUATE 006X S D S QUEEN 814U

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 BDV MS FINAL ANSWER Y11 BDV MS FORTUNATE W38

A Graduate out of a Final Answer. Light 72 pound birth and a nice big 744 pound weaning weight out of a 2 year old dam. This guy was born on a cold day, so his ears are short. Use him to sire calving ease and make moderate, well made heifers.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786169 Tattoo: 14A BD: 2/3/13 BW: 65 lbs. Adj. WW: 718 lbs. Adj. 365: 1294 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS BDV MS PREMIUM BEEF Y1 BDV MS PAR W77

This is a big time spread bull, only 70 pounds at birth and 779 at 205 days of age.

Out of a 2 year old dam and no creep. His EPDs tell us he is one that could be used as a calving ease specialist and still sire top growth and carcass traits. His daughters will be moderately sized, heavy milkers, that have excellent udder quality. There is a nice selection of these Graduate _ brothers, all out of 2 and 3 year old dams. Small at birth with nice performance.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW -5.2 57.3 93.3 12.8 28.7 57.3 20.7 CW: 18.1 YG : -0.6 MB: 0.4 BF: -0.024 REA: 0.81 API: 169 TI: 78 SC: 36

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Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786149 Tattoo: 6A BD: 1/26/13 BW: 68 lbs. Adj. WW: 702 lbs. Adj. 365: 1246 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

5A Black • Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786148 Tattoo: 5A BD: 1/25/13 BW: 70 lbs. Adj. WW: 779 lbs. Adj. 365: 1355 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

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CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U CVF MISS MT HOOD CVF MISS SHOCK WAVE

Here is a bull out of a very consistent dam; she always weans one of the heaviest calves. This bull is stout and powerful. He should sire some very desirable feeder calves that wean heavy and have added value. His daughters should be stout, deep bodied cows that wean heavy calves.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786140 Tattoo: 3A BD: 1/19/13 BW: 70 lbs. Adj. WW: 722 lbs. Adj. 365: 1394 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 4.7 2.7 65.4 109.3 4.8 31.4 64.1 CW: 39.5 YG : -0.47 MB: 0.11 BF: -0.054 REA: 0.44 API: 86 TI: 64 SC: 38

RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

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34A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 34A BD: 2/16/13 ASA#: 2786206 BW: 92 lbs. Adj. WW: 796 lbs. Adj. 365: 1356 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull Tattoo: 15A BD: 2/3/13 ASA#: 2786171 ADG: 4.2 lbs.

BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 758 lbs. Adj. 365: 1430 lbs.

12A Black • Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786160 Tattoo: 12A BD: 1/31/13 BW: 70 lbs. Adj. WW: 707 lbs. Adj. 365: 1267 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 17.1 -3.7 53.2 82.3 11.5 25.4 52 CW: 13.7 YG : -0.6 MB: 0.25 BF: -0.015 REA: 0.83 API: 146 TI: 69 SC: 37

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S GRADUATE 006X S D S QUEEN 814U

THSR FORESIGHT U801 BDV MS FORESIGHT Y34 BDV JENNY T56

Another Graduate calf, only 70 pounds at birth. This bull should add length to his calves. I believe you could use him on heifers. He is a calving ease bull, loaded with carcass.

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8A Black • Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786152 Tattoo: 8A BD: 1/27/13 ADG: 4.5 lbs.

BW: 74 lbs. Adj. WW: 680 lbs. Adj. 365: 1400 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 17.1 -3.6 54.9 83.7 11.2 23.7 51.1 CW: 14.6 YG : -0.62 MB: 0.27 BF: -0.026 REA: 0.81 API: 147 TI: 70 SC: 35

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B C MATRIX 4132 BDV MS MATRIX X40 BDV MS PACER U86

Here is a nice made Graduate out of a Matrix 3 year old dam. Only 74 pounds at birth.

He is calving ease with volume and thickness; he was a high performer on test. He will sire excellent carcass cattle.

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53A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786240 Tattoo: 53A BD: 3/2/13 BW: 98 lbs. Adj. WW: 843 lbs. Adj. 365: 1515 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 3.3 63.8 96.7 6.5 26.9 58.8 7.6 CW: 32.5 YG : -0.44 MB: 0.17 BF: -0.043 REA: 0.36 API: 98 TI: 63 SC: 39

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

S A V KRUGERRAND 9352 BDV P406 OF KRUGERRAND 9352 B D V 712 OF EXCITMENT

Here is a little bigger framed bull out of one of our bigger Angus cows. She has been a top calf raiser that weans heavy year after year. This bull ratioed 113 to rank 10 out of 111 contemporaries.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.2 2.9 73.7 110.2 9.5 26.7 63.5 CW: 39.5 YG : -0.33 MB: 0.22 BF: 0 REA: 0.44 API: 112 TI: 70 SC: 37

S A V NET WORTH 4200 BDV ASSET 122X BDV MISS DARLENE P77

S A V FOUR SEASONS 5231 BDV MS 4 SEASONS 7T59 CVF MISS SPIDER

Want to add maternal power and a little more size to your herd, here is one to help get there. There is cow power behind this bull, they milk heavy and have good udder quality. He should sire cattle that have extra pay weight.

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B D V SOLUTION 603S BDV MS SOLUTION U6 CVF MISS HARMS TIME

This bull will sire power. His dam seems to bring her calves to the weaning pen heavy and at the top. Use him to sire pay weight, length, and maternal power.

49A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786232 Tattoo: 49A BD: 2/26/13 BW: 92 lbs. Adj. WW: 842 lbs. Adj. 365: 1290 lbs.

ADG: 2.8 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786249 Tattoo: 60A BD: 3/6/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 755 lbs. Adj. 365: 1283 lbs.

ADG: 3.3 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.7 2.3 73.8 119.1 9.5 24.9 61.8 CW: 44.3 YG : -0.37 MB: 0.6 BF: 0.001 REA: 0.61 API: 135 TI: 81 SC: 35

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

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73A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786308 Tattoo: 73A BD: 3/15/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 840 lbs. Adj. 365: 1230 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.5 1 69.8 107.8 10.1 24.5 59.4 CW: 35.5 YG : -0.37 MB: 0.39 BF: -0.004 REA: 0.47 API: 131 TI: 75 SC: 35

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 BDV W905 OF FINAL ANSWER B D V T724 OF BOXCAR

Here is a homozygous black and polled New Tradition son. New Tradition is the bull that we kept 2 years ago that was a choice lot in our sale. He added style and thickness to his calves. This bull should be an excellent addition to a program that appreciates clean made, stylish cattle. He has a Final Answer dam to boot.

71A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786297 Tattoo: 71A BD: 3/13/13 BW: 81 lbs. Adj. WW: 830 lbs. Adj. 365: 1438 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13 -0.1 81.9 126.5 9.9 21.3 62.2 CW: 44.8 YG : -0.35 MB: 0.39 BF: 0.015 REA: 0.68 API: 141 TI: 83 SC: 36

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

CONNEALY THUNDER BDV X003 OF THUNDER BDV U811 OF FOUR SEASONS

Here is a good one, well balanced, eye appealing with performance. He is homo black and homo polled with outstanding genetics to make him one of the bulls that has it all; both on paper and his own performance.

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106A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 106A BD: 4/8/13 ASA#: 2786361 ADG: 4.8 lbs.

BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 798 lbs. Adj. 365: 1566 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 1.2 75.5 121.1 10.3 26.2 63.9 13.9 CW: 43.8 YG : -0.35 MB: 0.34 BF: -0.014 REA: 0.42 API: 137 TI: 77 SC: 36

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

GW LUCKY MAN 644N LRS MS LUCKY MAN 737T LRS MS BIGCOUNTRY 465P

This Torque son maybe one of our youngest, but he doesn’t take a back seat to many.

His dam is a very heavy milking Lucky Man daughter that seems to bring a good one to the weaning pen every year. Torque is the kind of bull that works very well on her.

107 weaning index.

GW LUCKY MAN – GRANDSIRE TO LOT 25

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97A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786349 Tattoo: 97A BD: 3/29/13 BW: 89 lbs. Adj. WW: 844 lbs. Adj. 365: 1452 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 12 1.4 76.6 120.9 8.9 26.8 65.1 CW: 43.9 YG : -0.36 MB: 0.42 BF: -0.015 REA: 0.46 API: 134 TI: 80 SC: 37

MJ MARATHON 6W TRAXS SOLO Y39 MISS TRAX U839

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV W903 OF IN FOCUS B D V T716 OF BOXCAR

These Solo calves really work, just look at his style and body type, thick, wide, and attractive, not only do they look good, but they perform well. If you want to add power, style, and bottom line improvement, try to own these Solo sired SimAngus bulls, they are impressive. Ratioed 113 at weaning.

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78A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786320 Tattoo: 78A BD: 3/18/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 844 lbs. Adj. 365: 1420 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.5 2.6 78.8 122 9.1 21.8 61.2 CW: 46.2 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.24 BF: -0.035 REA: 0.41 API: 119 TI: 74 SC: 39

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

ES DAKOTA NK68 BDV MS DAKOTA 7T58 CVF MISS PROGRAM

This is the meat machine of the sale. I truly appreciate his kind. If you are looking for the bull that is moderate framed, thick made, and loaded with muscles and fleshing ability, here he is. He posted an 844 lb 205 wt to rank 9 out of 111 contemporaries, weaning ratio 113.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13.5 -0.6 66.4 101.1 8.7 23.5 56.7 CW: 29.2 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.38 BF: -0.02 REA: 0.32 API: 136 TI: 75 SC: 36

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

SAC MR MT 73G LRS MS MT 426P LRS MS NICLEGACY 220M

Here is one of the good all around bulls, thick, deep, and wide, he weaned heavy indexing 112. You have got to appreciate these Torque calves; they just blend together so well. They are not big hard doing cattle; they are moderate framed easy keeping scale crushers.

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76A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786314 Tattoo: 76A BD: 3/16/13 BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 807 lbs. Adj. 365: 1479 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786339 Tattoo: 91A BD: 3/24/13 BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 830 lbs. Adj. 365: 1374 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.7 0.9 66.6 106.6 6 22.5 55.8 CW: 34.9 YG : -0.38 MB: 0.27 BF: -0.013 REA: 0.44 API: 119 TI: 70 SC: 37

MJ MARATHON 6W TRAXS SOLO Y39 MISS TRAX U839

SINCLAIR ORIGINAL 8R104 DR MABEL 0120 DR MABEL 601

This bull is thick and stout, no doubt he will sire calves that are easy fleshing, moderately sized and just plain good. We have to appreciate cattle that are as hard working as his dam and yet are not those big horsey kind. Moderate at birth, heavy at weaning and in the upper percentile on test; he is the kind we all say we need.

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16A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 16A BD: 2/4/13 ASA#: 2786172 ADG: 4.3 lbs.

BW: 96 lbs. Adj. WW: 655 lbs. Adj. 365: 1343 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE CE 2.4 63.1 98.9 8.6 10.5 CW: 32.6 YG : -0.38 MB: 0.17 BF: 0.001 REA: 0.5

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

MM MW 21.2 52.8 API: 110 TI: 63 SC: 36

S A V FOUR SEASONS 5231 B D V T723 OF 4-SEASONS B D V J914 OF HI TECH EXT

This Monte son will put some length in your calf crop. We used Monte on some Angus cows to sire excellent doing 1/2 blood SimAngus cattle.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE 11.5 1 75.2 116.1 10.4 CW: 40.4 YG : -0.35 MB: 0.46 BF: 0 REA: 0.5

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

MM MW 18.6 56.2 API: 137 TI: 79 SC: 35

COLEMAN MIDLAND 554 BDV U823 OF MIDLAND 554 M205 OF DATELINE 8661

Here is a good 109W son, he is homo black and polled, out of a good Midland Angus cow. This bull will add length and style. He was orphaned midsummer and was just left out until weaning, it did probably affect his weaning wt some, but he still weaned very well, weaning ratio 111.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.6 0.4 63.2 101.6 9.8 26.5 58.1 CW: 31.3 YG : -0.41 MB: 0.42 BF: 0.006 REA: 0.61 API: 132 TI: 73 SC: 38

J U COAL BANK 84U MRA COAL BANK 1243 MRA RUBY 9250

RFS W109 BDV MS SUMIT Y50 BDV MS FULL FORCE U91

This guy is a moderately framed, thick bodied, easy keeper. He is out of a heavy bodied 2 year old dam that is moderately sized. His sire is a bull we purchased out of the Mount Rushmore sale in South Dakota. He was a big ribeye, high marbling, calving ease bull that we used on heifers. Look at his performance on test, he gained 4.5 pounds a day.

CE BW WW YW MCE 12.1 0.2 70.3 110.8 6.8 CW: 36.2 YG : -0.3 MB: 0.41 BF: 0.013 REA: 0.4

J U COAL BANK 84U MRA COAL BANK 1243 MRA RUBY 9250

MM MW 28.1 63.2 API: 127 TI: 77 SC: 35

BDV FESTUS 149S BDV MS FESTUS Y21 BDV MS SOLUTION U7

Here is a 1/4 Sim 3/4 Angus bull that has some impressive stats. Light birth, 80 pounds, with an adjusted 205 weight of 816 to ratio 110, out of 111 contemporaries.

It looks like his 2 year old Festus dam is going to be a hard worker. He is a well made, easy keeping bull.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786161 Tattoo: 13A BD: 1/31/13 BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 695 lbs. Adj. 365: 1415 lbs.

ADG: 4.5 lbs.

EPDs

52A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786239 Tattoo: 52A BD: 3/1/13 ADG: 3.7 lbs.

BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 816 lbs. Adj. 365: 1408 lbs.

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DUFF NEW EDITION 6108 RDDS MS NEW EDITION 847U RDDS MS PARAMOUNT P966 1

This bull is a total outcross to our breeding program. He will sire cattle that excel in carcass traits. His own records show that weaning and yearling performance will be very good.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786322 Tattoo: 79A BD: 3/19/13 BW: 91 lbs. Adj. WW: 768 lbs. Adj. 365: 1454 lbs.

ADG: 4.3 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 4.5 72.9 112.9 4.4 23 59.5 6.3 CW: 43.8 YG : -0.4 MB: 0.27 BF: -0.019 REA: 0.56 API: 97 TI: 68 SC: 39

DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S THSR OUT BACK XO68 NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60

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82A Black • Polled • SimAngus 5/8 Blood Bull Tattoo: 82A BD: 3/19/13 ASA#: 2786325 ADG: 4.2 lbs.

BW: 95 lbs. Adj. WW: 815 lbs. Adj. 365: 1487 lbs.

40A Homozygous Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786216 Tattoo: 40A BD: 2/21/13 BW: 99 lbs. Adj. WW: 847 lbs. Adj. 365: 1343 lbs.

ADG: 3.1 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 6.3 5.6 74.7 112.7 11.8 17.8 55.2 CW: 45.1 YG : -0.6 MB: 0.09 BF: -0.083 REA: 0.68 API: 113 TI: 69SC: 35.5

LRS TIME ZONE 28U LRS BANKSHOT 906Y LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

ES DAKOTA NK68 BDV MISS KELLY R17 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 331N

This bull is one of the High Octane bulls, he will definitely sire pay weight and performance. He ratioed 114 at weaning with a powerful 847 pound 205 weight. His dam is a calf raiser, she weans heavy year after year. This bull is for the cowman that demands heavy weaning calves.

(The advise I gave my kids when they were growing up) Whenever you are about to do something, think of your mother, if she would approve, do it, if she wouldn’t, it’s probably better left alone.

Remember whatever you do, can’t be undone.

The way you conduct yourself will be how you are remembered.

Be a leader, not a follower.

Take care of your friends and each other, if they need help or advice, do what is right, even if you get ridiculed, and it seems unpopular.

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18A Black • Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 18A BD: 2/5/13 ASA#: 2786174 ADG: 4.5 lbs.

BW: 92 lbs. Adj. WW: 712 lbs. Adj. 365: 1432 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 2.6 55.9 81.2 12.1 19.6 47.6 8.1 CW: 22.1 YG : -0.65 MB: 0.17 BF: -0.061 REA: 0.73 API: 118 TI: 64 SC: 37

LRS TIME ZONE 28U LRS BANKSHOT 906Y LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C BDV MS PREF STOCK U20 BDV MISS SARA R45

Bank Shot was a sale feature and high seller in the Lassle sale a couple of years ago.

We used him on some of our purebred cows, we felt that he could offer outcross genetics to the majority of the Simmental genetics out there. This bull looks like he could add some frame and length to a set of cows. His dam is a good producing cow that milks well. Use this bull to add pay weight and maternal power to a set of cows.

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29A Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786382 Tattoo: 29A BD: 2/10/13 BW: 91 lbs. Adj. WW: 746 lbs. Adj. 365: 1418 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 9.1 2.5 63.7 101.7 13.3 26.5 58.3 CW: 34.5 YG : -0.6 MB: 0.11 BF: -0.074 REA: 0.61 API: 122 TI: 69 SC: 39

DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S THSR OUT BACK XO68 NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF THSR REGINA R510 HSR MISS IRISH H821

Here is a big rugged outcross to our program. He has done well on and off the cow.

This bull will sire moderately framed cattle that convert feed to red meat well. His daughters will be the keeping kind.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 4.1 4.1 73.5 109 11 14.9 51.6 CW: 40.6 YG : -0.62 MB: -0.08 BF: -0.078 REA: 0.74 API: 96 TI: 65 SC: 35

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

BDV NORTHWEST 34J CVF MISS NORTHWEST CVF MISS BLACK SIGNAL

Here is a big, stout, eye catching, star faced bull. There is no doubt he will sire power and style. Use this bull to get to a higher level of performance and eye appeal. He could possibly sire some baldy calves. He should add pay weight and fanciness to his calves. He is a real outcross to most Simmental blood lines.

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CE 9.8 CW: 22

BW WW YW 1 57 85 YG : -0.62 MB: 0.41 BF: -0.05

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R

MCE MM MW 12.9 37.4 65.9 REA: 0.73 API: 137 TI: 72 SC: 34

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV HAILEY S33 BDV MARISSA L22

This purebred Top Grade son is out of one of our most consistent, high producing cows. We used Top Grade to enhanced EPDs, carcass, and maternal traits along with calving ease. I feel this bull will definitely sire strong, maternal genetics.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 7.1 3.1 53.8 73.1 12.4 20 46.9 CW: 17.8 YG : -0.59 MB: 0.12 BF: -0.053 REA: 0.56 API: 112 TI: 60 SC: 38

LRS TIME ZONE 28U LRS BANKSHOT 906Y LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

SAS T101 SWEET MEAT BDV MS SWEET MEAT X39 CVF MISS BLACK GENIE

This is another one of the Bank Shot calves. He should add extra weaning performance to a set of calves. It looks like he will put some extra length and frame in his calves. The udder quality in his daughters should be very good.

39A Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786215 Tattoo: 39A BD: 2/20/13 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 726 lbs. Adj. 365: 1366 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.7 1.8 64.3 92.9 12.2 18.1 50.2 CW: 27.7 YG : -0.63 MB: 0.19 BF: -0.065 REA: 0.71 API: 135 TI: 70 SC: 35

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

CCR NELLS DREAM N67R SRS U56 SRS P18

This is a thick, stout bull with some extra volume and fleshing ability. He will sire cattle that are a little more moderate in frame. So I would recommend using him on a bigger framed cow that you may want to reduce a little frame. He will sire stoutness and fleshing ability.

20A Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786180 Tattoo: 20A BD: 2/6/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 684 lbs. Adj. 365: 1388 lbs.

ADG: 4.4 lbs.

Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786173 Tattoo: 17A BD: 2/4/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 697 lbs. Adj. 365: 1225 lbs.

ADG: 3.3 lbs.

EPDs

26A Homozygous Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786192 Tattoo: 26A BD: 2/9/13 BW: 92 lbs. Adj. WW: 741 lbs. Adj. 365: 1317 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

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BROOKS ABOVE PAR BDV PARKER R90 CCR MS DICE 1112L

This bull is a late December born bull. He had a very rough start in life because his dam got mastitis, and only had 1 good quarter. I did not have a cow to put him on so he survived on about nothing, I know this affected his 205 wt, but what do you do? This spring I had a good heifer lose her calf to scours, I did get him spiked on to her so he was raised with the spring calves. This bull is a very well bred calf out of a very good cow.

Black Star • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786227 Tattoo: 44A BD: 2/25/13 BW: 92 lbs. Adj. WW: 791 lbs. Adj. 365: 1495 lbs.

ADG: 4.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.4 2.8 58.3 88 10.9 19.4 48.5 CW: 26.7 YG : -0.53 MB: 0.14 BF: -0.045 REA: 0.54 API: 118 TI: 64 SC: 39

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

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173Z Black • Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 173Z BD: 11/27/12 ASA#: 2679774 ADG: 3.3 lbs.

BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 682 lbs. Adj. 365: 1210 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.4 2.2 49.3 75.5 11.8 24.8 49.4 CW: 18.6 YG : -0.68 MB: 0.36 BF: -0.057 REA: 0.82 API: 126 TI: 64 SC: 38

LRS TIME ZONE 28U LRS BANKSHOT 906Y LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

RDDS FUTR DIRECTION MX01 U40 SRS P41

This bull is out of a real well made cow that is bred for carcass and maternal traits.

Use him to better your bottom line whether it is keeping your own replacement heifers or feeding out your steers. The U40 cow is a moderate framed cow with a perfect udder. If you like cattle that are attractive and eye appealing, this bull will advance your program.

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105A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786360 Tattoo: 105A BD: 4/11/13 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 931 lbs. Adj. 365: 1557 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12.4 -0.2 89.8 134.5 9.3 20.4 65.3 CW: 48.9 YG : -0.3 MB: 0.53 BF: 0.001 REA: 0.45 API: 149 TI: 91 SC: 36

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

MYTTY IN FOCUS MBP LADY 152S GREENOUGH LADY 453P

A homo black and polled bull that excelled right to the top at weaning. He is a younger bull that boasts very impressive performance. He also is packing a lot of eye appeal. The 109W cattle make great SimAngus. The Mytty in Focus cows get the job done. When you blend them, the results are as good as it gets. Indexed 125 at weaning.

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EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 11.7 0.6 61.5 96.6 6.6 21 51.8 CW: 28.5 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.71 BF: -0.011 REA: 0.39 API: 142 TI: 78 SC: 36

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

BDV FINE TUNE 36K LRS MS FINE TUNE 659S LRS MS A TRAVELER 003K

Here’s a good heavy muscled bull that is put together the way cattle should be, thick, moderate with a lot of spring of rib, you will enjoy owning his kind. His steer calves should feed well and his daughters will make nice cows.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.1 1.9 69.5 113.6 9.3 27.6 62.3 CW: 40.7 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.65 BF: -0.004 REA: 0.59 API: 141 TI: 81 SC: 37

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV MS BOX CAR X68 BDV MS VORTEC U54

A HiTech calf that performed very well out of a 3 year old dam, he indexed 111 at weaning and performed well on test. He should sire top carcass cattle that bring premiums.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.4 1.5 82.9 125.8 8.9 21.9 63.4 CW: 46.6 YG : -0.29 MB: 0.39 BF: 0.019 REA: 0.55 API: 129 TI: 81 SC: 37

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV X019 OF BOX CAR BDV T715 OF 4-SEASONS

Another 109W son out of a great Box Car dam. This makes an excellent SimAngus power packed bull. As always these 109W calves are fancy good doing cattle.

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80A CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.1 1.7 77.5 120.6 8.8 19.5 58.2 CW: 44.1 YG : -0.41 MB: 0.24 BF: -0.028 REA: 0.52 API: 119 TI: 74 SC: 37

MJ MARATHON 6W TRAXS SOLO Y39 MISS TRAX U839 522

SINCLAIR ADDED VALUE 5PV44 DR BLACKBIRD 725 DR BLACKBIRD OF R R 0468

This is one stout made thick topped Solo son. Homo black and homo polled, with style. He indexed 111 at weaning and has not slowed down, I sure appreciate his kind, very clean and smooth made.

11A Homozygous Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786159 Tattoo: 11A BD: 1/30/13 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 643 lbs. Adj. 365: 1283 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786328 Tattoo: 84A BD: 3/20/13 BW: 89 lbs. Adj. WW: 810 lbs. Adj. 365: 1402 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

EPDs

MM MW 23 56.9 API: 130 TI: 69 SC: 35

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786323 Tattoo: 80A BD: 3/19/13 BW: 94 lbs. Adj. WW: 826 lbs. Adj. 365: 1338 lbs.

ADG: 3.2 lbs.

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BW WW YW MCE 0.3 67.8 100.6 10 YG : -0.4 MB: 0.18 BF: -0.028 REA: 0.3

This bull is out of one of our heaviest milking cows and his weaning wt shows it, adjusting at 825 at 205 days of age, to index 111 and ranking 18th out of 111 contemporaries. Use this bull on those smaller framed cows to give them more power.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786342 Tattoo: 94A BD: 3/26/13 BW: 85 lbs. Adj. WW: 824 lbs. Adj. 365: 1432 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

CE 15.1 CW: 30

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

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88A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786333 Tattoo: 88A BD: 3/23/13 BW: 85 lbs. Adj. WW: 825 lbs. Adj. 365: 1481 lbs.

ADG: 4.1 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786341 Tattoo: 92A BD: 3/25/13 BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 760 lbs. Adj. 365: 1448 lbs.

ADG: 4.3 lbs.

EPDs

CE 10.2 CW: 23

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 1.2 56.9 86 8.5 26.3 54.8 YG : -0.47 MB: 0.27 BF: -0.027 REA: 0.45 API: 115 TI: 64 SC: 36

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

VERMILION DATELINE 7078 BDV MS DATELINE W40 CVF MISS SPIDER

Thick, deep, and wide. This bull should sire cattle that are the easy doing kind. Festus 1495 consistently sires cattle that stay in excellent body condition. Use this bull to improve fleshing ability and disposition.

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58A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 58A BD: 3/5/13 ASA#: 2786246 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 723 lbs. Adj. 365: 1299 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 0.9 48.4 77.3 7.8 24.4 48.6 9.2 CW: 17.8 YG : -0.38 MB: 0.3 BF: -0.011 REA: 0.24 API: 111 TI: 59 SC: 36

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

HART TRAVELER H075 3337 B D V R513 OF HART TRAVELER BLACK BUTTE LUCIE 903

He is out of one of our favorite Angus cow lines. Excellent fleshing ability and udder quality here. If you are looking to maintain a very desirable herd of cows, this bull should help you get there.

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63A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786284 Tattoo: 63A BD: 3/7/13 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 759 lbs. Adj. 365: 1335 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

CE 9.4 CW: 42

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 1.6 75.4 117.4 8.7 21.9 59.6 YG : -0.32 MB: 0.42 BF: 0.007 REA: 0.49 API: 126 TI: 77 SC: 37

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV X024 OF BOX CAR B D V R514 OF HART TRAVELER

This is a long bodied, clean made 109W son that will make them fancy and clean made. Year after year the 109W calves are popular, because they perform well and are fancy cattle that everyone appreciates.

103A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 103A BD: 4/9/13 ASA#: 2786358 ADG: 3.5 lbs.

BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 817 lbs. Adj. 365: 1377 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.4 2.2 72.8 117.2 7.3 21.8 58.2 CW: 43.1 YG : -0.43 MB: 0.51 BF: -0.028 REA: 0.57 API: 124 TI: 78SC: 36.5

MJ MARATHON 6W TRAXS SOLO Y39 MISS TRAX U839

G A R PREDESTINED BDV W911 OF PREDESTINED ANCHOR EULIMA BMB 422

Homo black and polled out of a Predestined Angus cow and Solo. Again another Solo sired Sim Angus that performed very well. If you are looking to assemble a powerful set of 1/2 brothers, these Solo bulls should be on your list. Not only are they a solid bunch to look at, they are Cutting Edge New Genetics that look like they will take you to a high level.

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28A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786196 Tattoo: 28A BD: 2/11/13 BW: 78 lbs. Adj. WW: 662 lbs. Adj. 365: 1254 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

EPDs

CE 11.4 CW: 19

BW WW YW MCE MM MW -0.7 57 84.2 7.6 21.1 49.6 YG : -0.46 MB: 0.28 BF: -0.019 REA: 0.43 API: 122 TI: 66 SC: 35

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

BDV REBAR 7R BDV MISS MEGA T83 BLACK BUTTE 822

This bull is a moderately framed meat wagon. The 1495 calves just add that good fleshing ease quality. He should sire calves that are thick and become good feed converters. His daughters will be very good uddered cows that flesh easily. He is one of only a hand full of baldy bulls in the offering.

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54A Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786242 Tattoo: 54A BD: 3/3/13 BW: 95 lbs. Adj. WW: 793 lbs. Adj. 365: 1433 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.9 3.2 63.2 94 11.1 22.4 54 CW: 30.5 YG : -0.58 MB: 0.15 BF: -0.063 REA: 0.61 API: 126 TI: 67SC: 39.5

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 BDV MS OLLIE W43 BDV MISS PEPPER R63

This is a stout, well made New Tradition out of a hard working Ollie dam. He is very well balanced and eye catching. He should sire thick made, moderately framed cattle. Udder quality will be very good on his daughters.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 4.4 2.3 66.5 104.7 15.6 24.1 57.4 CW: 35.8 YG : -0.78 MB: -0.05 BF: -0.065 REA: 1.26 API: 97 TI: 66 SC: 36

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 THSR X050 BDV SIGNATURE T35

This bull is thick, thick, thick. He is a smaller framed bull with loads of volume and fleshing ability. He should sire those moderately sized cattle that can survive the tough environments. He will add milk to his females.

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43A Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786220 Tattoo: 43A BD: 2/23/13 BW: 77 lbs. Adj. WW: 770 lbs. Adj. 365: 1298 lbs.

ADG: 3.3 lbs.

Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786384 Tattoo: 22A BD: 1/10/13 BW: 85 lbs. Adj. WW: 664 lbs. Adj. 365: 1257 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

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HRS M8 BETTIS U7 HILLS TOTAL U7 171Y HILLS TOTAL 0188K

Here is a calving ease, high carcass bred bull; out of a 2 year old dam. Only 77 pounds at birth and with an adjusted weaning weight of 770, not bad. Use him to add carcass value and maternal strength. His calves will be easily appreciated and have added value.

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57A

EPDs

CE 6.9 CW: 29

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 2 63 94.2 8.6 23.4 54.9 YG : -0.55 MB: -0.07 BF: -0.048 REA: 0.61 API: 109 TI: 63SC: 35.5

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

BF 0K34 DAYTONA CVF MISS SONY CVF MISS FOREMAN

This bull will add some power to a set of Angus or baldy cattle. He will sire extra performance and pay weight. He should produce cattle with deep sides and be long sided.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 5.5 3.7 56.2 84.6 9.9 22.4 50.5 CW: 25.9 YG : -0.68 MB: -0.01 BF: -0.06 REA: 0.89 API: 108 TI: 59 SC: 36

LRS TIME ZONE 28U LRS BANKSHOT 906Y LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER BDV MISS TIFFANY N21 BDV JADE J98

A bigger framed Bank Shot, out of one of our most proven cow families. His dam has produced some of our top performing bulls in past sales. Use this bull to sire cattle that perform in the pasture and in the feedlot. His daughters should make very nice cows.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.3 3 51.6 70.5 11.8 24.5 50.3 CW: 16.3 YG : -0.62 MB: 0.21 BF: -0.058 REA: 0.59 API: 105 TI: 62 SC: 37

LRS TIME ZONE 28U LRS BANKSHOT 906Y LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

TNT AFTERSHOCK G404 BDV MONICA M51 BDV KARA H35

He is out of an 11 year old dam that has been a very good producer. She is a heavy milker with a nicely made udder. This bull should be used on cows to add maternal strength along with above average performance.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.1 1.8 71.5 119.7 6.5 28.9 64.7 CW: 44.2 YG : -0.45 MB: 0.38 BF: 0.006 REA: 0.91 API: 121 TI: 76 SC: 36

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V PIONEER 7301 S A V BLACKBIRD 5297

SRS RIGHT-ON 22R BDV MS RIGHT ON Y20 BDV MISS TIFFANY N21

This Pioneer son is one to check out. He was on his way to be one of the top elite bulls. His dam ended up with hardware and we lost her in May, from that time on he was on his own; no creep, no milk. He is without a doubt the bull calf that will sire more power than he shows, although he looks pretty good anyway. If you want one of the best genetic packages here is one to consider; excellent genetics and excellent opportunity wrapped up in this bull.

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MM MW 20.7 45.3 API: 118 TI: 62 SC: 35

BDV CLICKER 27T BDV MS CLICKER X66 BDV MISS DANA N22

90A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786338 Tattoo: 90A BD: 3/24/13 BW: 95 lbs. Adj. WW: 753 lbs. Adj. 365: 1409 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.1 2.5 81.7 124.6 8.3 20.0 60.9 CW: 47.4 YG : -0.33 MB: 0.43 BF: -0.002 REA: 0.52 API: 123 TI: 80 SC: 39

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

MBP FRANCIS 907T

If you are looking for one of those fancy clean made SimAngus bulls with eye appeal, here he is. Cattle like this will always have a place in the industry. Your calf buyer will want to own them year after year. Save the heifers, they will be good ones.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786139 Tattoo: 2A BD: 1/18/13 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 724 lbs. Adj. 365: 1300 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE 1.5 49.3 67.1 13.9 YG : -0.65 MB: 0.21 BF: -0.06 REA: 0.6

This calf should add fleshing ability and stoutness along with milk. Use him on British cows to add pay weight and power to a set of calves. He is out of a very good, excellent uddered dam that is becoming a top cow. His sire is unknown, as he is out of one of our past sale bulls. They got out with the cows, and this guy is the result.

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CE 10.8 CW: 12

LRS TIME ZONE 28U LRS BANKSHOT 906Y LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786203 Tattoo: 31A BD: 2/13/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 717 lbs. Adj. 365: 1277 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

21A Black • Horned • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2786181 Tattoo: 21A BD: 2/5/13 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 697 lbs. Adj. 365: 1337 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

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NICHOLS LEGACY G151 BDV MISS DONNA P12 947M

A good, all around, well balanced bull. He is stout, well made and moderate framed.

He was an eye catcher by early summer. He has the look and performance to carry a program in the right direction, weaning just shy of 800 lbs and indexing 106.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 19A BD: 2/6/13 ASA#: 2786179 BW: 98 lbs. Adj. WW: 675 lbs. Adj. 365: 1636 lbs.

ADG: 4.3 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.8 1.5 78.3 112.6 12.1 20.7 59.9 CW: 38.4 YG : -0.57 MB: 0.24 BF: -0.05 REA: 0.77 API: 139 TI: 80 SC: 36

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

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86A Black • Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 86A BD: 3/21/13 ASA#: 2786331 ADG: 3.4 lbs.

BW: 89 lbs. Adj. WW: 790 lbs. Adj. 365: 1334 lbs.

Black • Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 57A BD: 3/5/13 ASA#: 2786245 ADG: 4 lbs.

BW: 89 lbs. Adj. WW: 816 lbs. Adj. 365: 1456 lbs.

A76 Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786302 Tattoo: A76 BD: 3/14/13 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 715 lbs. Adj. 365: 1339 lbs.

ADG: 3.9 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.2 1.2 57.2 94.2 9.9 27.8 56.4 CW: 28.3 YG : -0.42 MB: 0.63 BF: -0.002 REA: 0.55 API: 139 TI: 74SC: 36.5

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV MS BOX CAR X88 BDV MISS MONTANA T42

A good Hi-tech calf, out of a well structured Box Car daughter. He will sire very nicely made calves that work well in all facets of the beef industry. His strong points will be udder quality, great cows, and carcass strength.

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4A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 4A BD: 1/23/13 ASA#: 2786145 ADG: 4.2 lbs.

BW: 89 lbs. Adj. WW: 606 lbs. Adj. 365: 1278 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 0.5 40.5 56.3 5.3 20.4 40.7 10.5 CW: 4.4 YG : -0.44 MB: 0.32 BF: 0 REA: 0.33 API: 110 TI: 55 SC: 37

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 BDV DUAL FOCUS 11Y BDVSTEPHANIE T77

HART BEEF MAN K175 GSR HYBRED 92N 92G_

This bull is out of a 10 year old dam that is as stout, easy keeping, and eye appealing as you can make one. Use this bull to sire extra capacity and fleshing ability. He will sire top feeding steers and his daughters will be moderate, deep sided, easy keeping cows.

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77A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786317 Tattoo: 77A BD: 3/17/13 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 734 lbs. Adj. 365: 1358 lbs.

ADG: 3.9 lbs.

EPDs

CE 12 CW: 28

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 2 61.9 92.6 9.9 25.5 56.4 YG : -0.42 MB: 0.26 BF: -0.025 REA: 0.35 API: 121 TI: 66 SC: 36

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

CVF MR MAGIC CVF MISS MAGIC CVF MISS SHOCK WAVE

A moderately framed, easy fleshing Torque son. Like most of them, he is moderately sized and thick made. His dam is 10 years old and still is easy keeping and young looking. She should last for 3 or 4 more years.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.1 2.1 55.1 79.7 8.6 22.8 50.4 CW: 20.6 YG : -0.52 MB: 0.17 BF: -0.043 REA: 0.44 API: 109 TI: 61 SC: 39

DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S THSR OUT BACK XO68 NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60

ES KILOWAT KH19 THSR MISS W907 H12

A real moderately framed bull that could pull some frame out of cows that might be a little big and coarse. He is built for the cowman that doesn’t want excessively big framed cattle.

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108A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786364 Tattoo: 108A BD: 4/14/13 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 863 lbs. Adj. 365: 1343 lbs.

ADG: 3 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13 0.9 75.8 120.4 9 20.5 58.4 CW: 42.9 YG : -0.41 MB: 0.71 BF: -0.006 REA: 0.67 API: 153 TI: 87 SC: 37

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

LRS LIMELIGHT 5501R LRS MS LIMELIGHT 879U LRS MS BEXTOR 416P

A HiTech son that has done very well. This bull posted an exceptional weaning weight to index 116. The day he was born we knew he was a good one, by the time he was a month old, we knew he was a true performance calf that would rank among the best. You won’t be wrong here, he is young but he’s good. He carries one of the top marbling EPS’s.

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MM MW 26.9 59.8 API: 127 TI: 68 SC: 35

SAS FULL BORE L531 LRS MS FULL BORE 661S NLC G43 GILANA

There is a lot of good in this bull. He is thick made, wide topped and big butted. Cattle like him will keep you in the cow business, because they look good and weigh heavy.

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42A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786218 Tattoo: 42A BD: 2/21/13 BW: 75 lbs. Adj. WW: 702 lbs. Adj. 365: 1390 lbs.

ADG: 4.3 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 14.7 -1.3 57.5 94.5 7.2 28.8 57.5 CW: 24.7 YG : -0.29 MB: 0.43 BF: 0.029 REA: 0.36 API: 134 TI: 72 SC: 38

J U COAL BANK 84U MRA COAL BANK 1243 MRA RUBY 9250

BDV TORQUE 912W BDV MS TORQUE Y38 BDV MS 4 SEASONS W1

Here is a real low percentage Simmental bull, at SimAngus 1/8 Blood and 7/8 Angus.

He brings together some of the best Angus genetics with Coal Bank, Torque, and In Focus leading his genetic makeup. I have cowmen ask about using low percentage Sim genetics on heifers. Well here is one that gets the nod; I believe he will work very well.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786389 Tattoo: 46A BD: 2/24/13 BW: 87 lbs. Adj. WW: 649 lbs. Adj. 365: 1257 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE CE 0.4 65.9 98.9 11.7 12.9 CW: 29.2 YG : -0.42 MB: 0.18 BF: -0.022 REA: 0.4

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

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87A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 87A BD: 3/22/13 ASA#: 2786332 ADG: 3.7 lbs.

BW: 87 lbs. Adj. WW: 761 lbs. Adj. 365: 1353 lbs.

59A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786248 Tattoo: 59A BD: 3/6/13 BW: 87 lbs. Adj. WW: 693 lbs. Adj. 365: 1269 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12 1.4 62.4 101.8 9.4 23.4 54.6 CW: 32.9 YG : -0.42 MB: 0.16 BF: -0.011 REA: 0.53 API: 117 TI: 65 SC: 35

MJ MARATHON 6W TRAXS SOLO Y39 MISS TRAX U839

S A V FOUR SEASONS 5231 BDV W912 OF 4-SEASONS M205 OF DATELINE 8661

Here is a real low SimAngusTM bull. 1/8 Simmental and7/8 Angus. He has a royal pedigree out of the Solo bull and a 4 Seasons dam. He will make them all black and polled.

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30A Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786199 Tattoo: 30A BD: 2/12/13 BW: 106 lbs. Adj. WW: 647 lbs. Adj. 365: 1159 lbs.

ADG: 3.2 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 3.3 4.5 62.8 104.8 4.7 22.3 53.7 CW: 39.6 YG : -0.49 MB: 0.12 BF: -0.057 REA: 0.49 API: 78 TI: 59SC: 36.5

RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

CNS DREAM ON L186 CVF MISS MAC DON CVF MISS EXTRA NICE

I believe this bull is a genetic power house. He had a setback in life, as his dam ended up with mastitis and it definitely set this calf back hard by the time I figured out what was going on. He was then raised on a commercial cow that got him through the summer. I believe this bull will be one of the sleepers in the offering. He should add power to a set of calves.

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61A

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 1 64.3 102.7 9.3 23.5 55.6 12.9 CW: 32.8 YG : -0.44 MB: 0.31 BF: -0.02 REA: 0.53 API: 128 TI: 70 SC: 36

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

RFS SCANNER T5 BDV MS SCANNER X82 BDV MS DAKOTA U14

Here is a Torque son that should sire calving ease cattle that stay sensibly sized, and work well in tougher environments. The Torque bull seems to put capacity and muscle in his calves. His daughters make top cows.

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EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 0.7 64.3 102 10.9 21.7 53.8 12.8 CW: 31.9 YG : -0.4 MB: 0.24 BF: -0.022 REA: 0.38 API: 127 TI: 68 SC: 35

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

ES DAKOTA NK68 BDV MISS KATHY R7 BDV TAMMY L41

A Torque son out of Clicker’s dam. This bull is moderate in size with a thick wide top and big deep rear quarter. Use him to put some extra muscle and rib shape in your cows.

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EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13.4 -0.8 60.9 89.8 6.8 17.3 47.8 CW: 22.1 YG : -0.55 MB: 0.23 BF: -0.033 REA: 0.66 API: 125 TI: 68 SC: 35

O C C PAXTON 730P O C C TOP NOTCH 984T O C C DIXIE ERICA 963H

LRS PARAMOUNT 68M BDV MISS LISA R9 BDV PATTI H85

This is a top notch son that is bred for calving ease and light birth weights. He is out of a real nice power cow that seems to produce the right kind.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.8 0 47 74.5 7.7 23.8 47.3 CW: 14.8 YG : -0.54 MB: 0.31 BF: -0.028 REA: 0.55 API: 120 TI: 61 SC: 34

O C C PAXTON 730P O C C TOP NOTCH 984T O C C DIXIE ERICA 963H

BULLET 37K BDV MISS CARMEN N65 KSR BLACK MCFRID 555D

This is another Top Notch out of one of my larger framed cows that always brings a big calf to the weaning pen. We used Top Notch to moderate her frame size. This bull should sire some good doing cattle that work hard.

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38A Homozygous Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786213 Tattoo: 38A BD: 2/19/13 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 661 lbs. Adj. 365: 1253 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13.8 -0.6 52.2 86.5 10.3 25.4 51.5 CW: 21.2 YG : -0.44 MB: 0.31 BF: -0.012 REA: 0.44 API: 131 TI: 65SC: 34.5

J U COAL BANK 84U MRA COAL BANK 1243 MRA RUBY 9250

BDV CLICKER 27T BDV MS CLICKER Y48 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 331N

This bull is a calving ease bull out of a 2 year old heifer and our Coal Bank bull that we used on heifers. He is one to consider if you need a little more calving ease on your cows. His calves should have a little more carcass value and have good performance.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786287 Tattoo: 66A BD: 3/10/13 BW: 87 lbs. Adj. WW: 685 lbs. Adj. 365: 1325 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

EPDs

RC CLUB KING 040R BDV MS CLUB KING Y15 BDV MS KNOCK OUT W37

Out of a real stout 2 year old dam and Coal Bank. He is fancy eye appealing and bred to make exceptionally easy fleshing, high marbling cattle, that yield well. His daughters will make great cows.

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BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 1 67 104.7 7 26.6 60.1 10.2 CW: 33.8 YG : -0.4 MB: 0.26 BF: -0.007 REA: 0.53 API: 116 TI: 70SC: 35.5

J U COAL BANK 84U MRA COAL BANK 1243 MRA RUBY 9250

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786359 Tattoo: 104A BD: 4/11/13 BW: 82 lbs. Adj. WW: 762 lbs. Adj. 365: 1354 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

EPDs

95A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786343 Tattoo: 95A BD: 3/26/13 BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 732 lbs. Adj. 365: 1404 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

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KSR COALMINER 451R BDV MS COAL MINER X73 BDV MISS LINDA R73

Out of the OCC Top Notch bull that is extreme calving ease. This bull is out of a very nice Coalminer cow that is a top producer. We used Top Notch to reduce some frame.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 99A BD: 3/30/13 ASA#: 2786351 BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 759 lbs. Adj. 365: 1367 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13 -0.9 44.2 67.5 9.2 20.4 42.5 CW: 9.3 YG : -0.59 MB: 0.26 BF: -0.037 REA: 0.57 API: 123 TI: 59 SC: 35

O C C PAXTON 730P O C C TOP NOTCH 984T O C C DIXIE ERICA 963H

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64A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 64A BD: 3/8/13 ASA#: 2786285 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 685 lbs. Adj. 365: 1277 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786277 Tattoo: 61A BD: 3/8/13 BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 735 lbs. Adj. 365: 1375 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

72A Homozygous Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786307 Tattoo: 72A BD: 3/15/13 BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 670 lbs. Adj. 365: 1230 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

CE 10.6 CW: 26

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 1.3 59.4 90.8 8.8 31.4 61.1 YG : -0.45 MB: 0.34 BF: 0.008 REA: 0.69 API: 121 TI: 68 SC: 35

S A V NET WORTH 4200 BDV ASSET 122X BDV MISS DARLENE P77

TNT HORIZON P211 BDV HOLIDAY S20 BDV SABRINA G103

Here is a real long clean made bull. He will add length and style to his calves. His sire is a big rugged Net Worth son we retained. He also is the sire of Lot 6, our heaviest weaning bull.

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65A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786286 Tattoo: 65A BD: 3/9/13 BW: 85 lbs. Adj. WW: 685 lbs. Adj. 365: 1357 lbs.

ADG: 4.2 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE CE 14.6 -0.4 55.2 90.1 11.8 CW: 23.5 YG : -0.47 MB: 0.69 BF: 0.005 REA: 0.7

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

MM MW 27.3 54.9 API: 157 TI: 77 SC: 34

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 BDV MS FINAL ANSWER X4 BDV MS FULL FORCE U87

Here is a moderately framed, thick made bull that will follow the Final Answer style; smaller made, easy keeping, with cow power. His sire was used to add carcass and maternal. So this bull is bred to be a curve bending meat producer.

56A Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2786244 Tattoo: 56A BD: 3/4/13 BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 615 lbs. Adj. 365: 1191 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 13.9 -1.5 41.4 66.7 7.2 19.8 40.5 CW: 8.1 YG : -0.59 MB: 0.39 BF: -0.013 REA: 0.73 API: 130 TI: 62 SC: 33

O C C PAXTON 730P O C C TOP NOTCH 984T O C C DIXIE ERICA 963H

SS EBONYS GRANDMASTER BDV MS GRAND MASTER X8 BDV MS LUCKY MAN U15

This is one of the top calving ease bulls. Use him on a set of small or young cows that could use a little more calving ease. The cow family behind this bull is a good one.

They have good, tight udders that are made right. He has a real gentle personality

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135Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679681 Tattoo: 135Z BD: 9/6/12 ADG: 4.4 lbs.

BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 792 lbs. Adj. 365: 1496 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 5.9 2.9 69.1 106 7.3 19.1 53.7 CW: 37.3 YG : -0.5 MB: 0.1 BF: -0.053 REA: 0.52 API: 106 TI: 66SC: 40.5

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

BDV ACCELERATOR 62N BDV MISS JULIE R103 B D V 806 OF G D A R 2100

A big stout wide based easy keeping bull with loads of thickness and spring of rib.

This bull offers what I feel the beef industry is looking for, cattle that flesh easy, look good, and perform well, yet they are sensible sized easy doing and efficient. He’s a Power Ball, absolutely a tank. 205 ratio 107.

LOT 84

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144Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679704 Tattoo: 144Z BD: 9/14/12 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 697 lbs. Adj. 365: 1321 lbs.

ADG: 3.9 lbs.

EPDs

CE 11.5 CW: 32

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 1.4 66.5 100.9 9.1 24.2 57.4 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.4 BF: -0.018 REA: 0.38 API: 129 TI: 72 SC: 42

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV MS IN FOCUS 9W31 BDV CONNIE R88

This is my kind of bull, moderate sized, thick as can be and easy keeping. If you want to raise replacement heifers that stay in shape, look good and have perfect udders, you need to check him out. I came very close to keeping this guy to use in our program.

LOT 85

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113Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679639 Tattoo: 113Z BD: 8/25/12 BW: 82 lbs. Adj. WW: 732 lbs. Adj. 365: 1340 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.8 0.2 60.2 92.8 12.3 18.1 48.2 CW: 25.6 YG : -0.61 MB: 0.15 BF: -0.054 REA: 0.72 API: 128 TI: 69 SC: 43

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

LOT 86

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SVJ POWER SURGE BDV MISS ANITA P28 407D

Homo black and polled, this bull is stout big ribbed and wide made. He is the kind that will sire extra capacity and keep ability. His dam is out of the famed 407D Cow and his sire is the Master Piece bull that topped our sale 3 years ago, selling to Rock Springs Ranch. Masterpiece is out of one of the top cows on our ranch and I believe in the breed. 205 ratio 102.

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110Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 110Z BD: 8/19/12 ASA#: 2679630 ADG: 3.7 lbs.

BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 727 lbs. Adj. 365: 1317 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 0.1 70.3 110.9 9.6 22 57.1 8.9 CW: 36.1 YG : -0.36 MB: 0.26 BF: -0.015 REA: 0.35 API: 119 TI: 72SC: 40.5

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C BDV MISS JOLA P69 812

Here is a stout clean made bull with capacity and muscle. He has a very nice dam that is made right with a perfect udder. I feel that she is one of those cows everyone would like fill a pasture with.

LOT 87

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131Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679676 Tattoo: 131Z BD: 9/4/12 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 642 lbs. Adj. 365: 1219 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 0.8 59.5 92.9 7.9 19.1 48.8 7.6 CW: 26.6 YG : -0.49 MB: 0.25 BF: -0.038 REA: 0.48 API: 108 TI: 65SC: 42.5

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

B C C BUSHWACKER 41-93 BDV S642 OF BUSHWACKER B D V M206 OF WESTWIND LITE

This bull is stout, thick and moderate sized. He is the type that will sire easy fleshing, good doing cattle that stay in condition. His feeder calves will have muscle and fleshing ability. His daughters will make excellent cows that stay moderate in size, but have what it takes to be top cows.

LOT 88

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111Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679632 Tattoo: 111Z BD: 8/21/12 BW: 77 lbs. Adj. WW: 775 lbs. Adj. 365: 1383 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 14.3 -0.4 69.5 112.7 13.4 28.6 63.4 CW: 36.7 YG : -0.54 MB: 0.5 BF: -0.027 REA: 0.82 API: 152 TI: 81SC: 41.5

MYTTY IN FOCUS B P F SPECIAL FOCUS 504 B P F BLACK CASH 341

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 BDV MS SUPERIOR 0X32 BDV MISS NOAMI P92

Out of a 2 year old dam, and the ABS sire BP Special Focus, the true calving ease bull. He is an attractive big bodied bull that should sire claves that come easy and grow. His daughters should make great cows. 205 ratio 107.

LOT 89

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118Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679647 Tattoo: 118Z BD: 8/26/12 BW: 79 lbs. Adj. WW: 700 lbs. Adj. 365: 1340 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

EPDs

CE 10 CW: 36

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 0.8 70.4 109 12.9 20.8 56 YG : -0.31 MB: 0.33 BF: -0.004 REA: 0.29 API: 128 TI: 73 SC: 37

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

BDV CLICKER 27T BDV MS CLICKER 0X43 N F C LASS 9592

Here is a big stout thick made bull that is rugged, large capacity, made light at birth and weaned well. He is out of a 2 year of dam.

LOT 90

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121Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 121Z BD: 8/29/12 ASA#: 2679653 ADG: 3.4 lbs.

BW: 77 lbs. Adj. WW: 754 lbs. Adj. 365: 1298 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 9.4 0.6 77.1 119.2 12.1 22.1 60.6 CW: 41.6 YG : -0.35 MB: 0.3 BF: -0.003 REA: 0.48 API: 126 TI: 77 SC: 43

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

THSR FORESIGHT U801 BDV MS FORESIGHT 0X4 BDV MS 4-SEASONS 7T29

He is an attractive stout made son of Sharper Image, and a very nice 2 year old dam.

He is clean fronted, up-headed and stylish. He should sire top end calves that have the look and performance to be excellent feeding cattle. 205 ratio 105.

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137Z Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679686 Tattoo: 137Z BD: 9/8/12 BW: 92 lbs. Adj. WW: 707 lbs. Adj. 365: 1283 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 6.3 3.2 60.7 85.3 13.7 24.1 54.4 CW: 25.2 YG : -0.68 MB: 0.03 BF: -0.082 REA: 0.69 API: 108 TI: 63 SC: 41

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

NLC GRANITE 123G NLC J104 JAMICIA NLC E06 ELINOR

This bull is stout thick and good. His dam was 14 years old and still producing very well. This is her last calf, because of age, she had to be retired. Use him to sire longevity moderate frame and good performance, he will sire the right kind.

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130Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 130Z BD: 9/3/12 ASA#: 2679672 ADG: 3.2 lbs.

BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 775 lbs. Adj. 365: 1287 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12 0.8 68.4 112.6 12.1 33.4 67.6 CW: 38.5 YG : -0.61 MB: 0.55 BF: -0.044 REA: 0.93 API: 144 TI: 81 SC: 43

SYDGEN C C & 7 HOOVER DAM ERICA OF ELLSTON C124

GW LUCKY MAN 644N BDV MS LUCKY MAN W34 CVF MISS HARMS TIME

This bull is out of the famed Hoover Dam, known for his ability to sire light birth and reduce frame. His dam is a very stout Lucky Man daughter that is producing a lot of stoutness. This calf blends together popular genetics that offers the opportunity to produce cattle with eye appeal and performance blending in maternal greatness and calving ease along with carcass genetics. 205 ratio 102.

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138Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679688 Tattoo: 138Z BD: 9/9/12 BW: 76 lbs. Adj. WW: 669 lbs. Adj. 365: 1229 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 14.7 -0.5 58.8 91.9 7.7 24.7 54.1 CW: 24.1 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.48 BF: -0.013 REA: 0.33 API: 141 TI: 73 SC: 39

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

B D V SOLUTION 603S BDV MS SOLUTION 0X50 NLC NANETTE N251

Here is a Dual Focus out of one of my favorite young cows. He should sire cattle that work well on the range, in the feedlot, and on the rail. He should sire eye appeal and style; his daughters will be good ones. You will find him in the pen with the guts, butts, and nuts.

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140Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679695 Tattoo: 140Z BD: 9/11/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 765 lbs. Adj. 365: 1341 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 16.2 -0.3 62.2 106.1 12.2 29.2 60.3 CW: 33.2 YG : -0.55 MB: 0.46 BF: -0.033 REA: 0.79 API: 151 TI: 76 SC: 35

G A R US PREMIUM BEEF GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P

PVF-J 4P14 HYB ROOKIE BDV MS ROOKIE 0X47 BDV MS BOX CAR 8U19

This bull is smooth from end to end. His has got the look, style and performance that we all desire. He has got that extra fancy “look at me” profile that should catch everyone’s eye. He will also sire cattle with top carcass genetics. 205 ratio 106.

LOT 95

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122Z Black Blaze Faced • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679655 Tattoo: 122Z BD: 8/29/12 BW: 81 lbs. Adj. WW: 743 lbs. Adj. 365: 1479 lbs.

ADG: 4.6 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.4 2 78.4 123.3 10.9 20.6 59.8 CW: 46.1 YG : -0.31 MB: 0.32 BF: -0.008 REA: 0.39 API: 121 TI: 76 SC: 43

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

B D V SOLUTION 603S BDV MS SOLUTION 0X74 BDV MS REBAR 7T34

This is one of the cleanest made bulls in the offering. If you are looking for a baldy bull that has that sleek clean featured look, here he is. Very long made and loaded with style, not only does he look good, he performed very well. He is out of a 2 year old dam. 205 ratio 103.

LOT 96

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127Z Black Blaze Faced • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 127Z BD: 9/1/12 ASA#: 2679662 ADG: 3.4 lbs.

BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 741 lbs. Adj. 365: 1285 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 7.7 2.9 80.3 127.9 12.6 24.4 64.6 CW: 50.3 YG : -0.27 MB: 0.34 BF: -0.003 REA: 0.34 API: 121 TI: 77 SC: 39

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

B D V SOLUTION 603S BDV MS SOLUTION 0X35 BDV MS FULL FORCE 7T37

A very long made powerful baldy bull with all the right parts. If you want style, clean made cattle that perform, here is one to own. His dam is one of our favorites when it comes to big volume, easy to look at cows, with perfect udder quality. If you like baldy cattle you will want to own him. 205 ratio 103.

LOT 97

98 98

133Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679678 Tattoo: 133Z BD: 9/5/12 ADG: 4.2 lbs.

BW: 78 lbs. Adj. WW: 769 lbs. Adj. 365: 1441 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 0 63 95.4 8.3 27.8 59.3 11.5 CW: 26.8 YG : -0.41 MB: 0.3 BF: -0.012 REA: 0.42 API: 124 TI: 70 SC: 40

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV MS BOX CAR 8U19 BDV BLACKBERRY WINE R4

This is one of the bigger stouter bulls in the offering. This bull has the power it takes to sire extra pay weight. Use him on a set of smaller cows and he will help add length and style. Use him on bigger cows to sire extreme pay weight, his daughters will be top producers. 205 ratio 107.

ANIMAL

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100 100

116Z

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.3 1.8 76.1 117.8 13.6 28.2 66.2 CW: 42.5 YG : -0.33 MB: 0.38 BF: -0.012 REA: 0.36 API: 133 TI: 77SC: 37.5

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV MS DENALI 0X12 BDV MS PREF STOCK 8U5

A clean made Sharper Image, out of a 2 year old Denali cow. These cattle are known for extreme easy calving and moderate frame size. They wean heavy, but keep that fleshing ability in check.

101 101

143Z Black Blaze Faced • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679703 Tattoo: 143Z BD: 9/14/12 BW: 96 lbs. Adj. WW: 822 lbs. Adj. 365: 1398 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679645 Tattoo: 116Z BD: 8/27/12 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 730 lbs. Adj. 365: 1418 lbs.

ADG: 4.3 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.4 3.8 77.3 115.2 11.8 26 64.7 CW: 43.7 YG : -0.41 MB: 0.23 BF: -0.027 REA: 0.53 API: 118 TI: 73SC: 39.5

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

CDI FULL FORCE 114P BDV MS FULL FORCE 7T37 NLC J37 JEANETTE

Here is a Powerbull, he will sire cattle that have the ability to weigh heavy at sale time. If you are looking for a baldy bull that won’t sacrifice performance, here he is.

Use him to sire top performance and daughters that should make big stout productive cows. He was one of the heaviest 205 weight bulls in the fall group, ratioing 114.

145Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679710 Tattoo: 145Z BD: 9/16/12 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 798 lbs. Adj. 365: 1438 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.6 2.3 75.8 110.4 9.8 23.4 61.3 CW: 38.6 YG : -0.44 MB: 0.27 BF: -0.024 REA: 0.58 API: 123 TI: 75 SC: 36

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

CDI FULL FORCE 114P BDV MS FULL FORCE 9W36 BDV MISS PATRICIA P71

Here is a long made stout bull that is one of the top performers. He should certainly sire calves that press the scale down. He should add length, some frame and style.

He is a bull that should really work well on some smaller type cows. 205 ratio 111.

LOT 101

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BDV ROMEO 108Z Black • Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 108Z BD: 6/3/12 ASA#: 2807287 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 664 lbs. Adj. 365: 1240 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.5 3 78.7 115.4 10.8 26 65.4 CW: 42.5 YG : -0.59 MB: 0.24 BF: -0.036 REA: 0.99 API: 129 TI: 78 SC: 40

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K RF ROMEO U23 RF SIGRID S25

This bull is a June born bull that we held over. He was too young to offer as a calf. I feel he is a powerhouse, very strong clean made with style to burn. His disposition is kitten gentle. I even considered retaining him to use ourselves. He is a complete outcross to our program. His dam is a very well put together cow that I purchased from Lassle Simmentals.

LOT 102

103 103

104 104

112Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679636 Tattoo: 112Z BD: 8/23/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 588 lbs. Adj. 365: 1276 lbs.

ADG: 4.3 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 9.6 0.7 64 99.4 12.7 22.1 54.1 CW: 30.3 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.25 BF: -0.004 REA: 0.47 API: 121 TI: 68SC: 43.5

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

LRS MISSING LINK 8T LRS MS MISSING LINK 943W LRS MS REVOLUTION 627S

THSR FORESIGHT U801 BDV MS FORESIGHT 0X13 BDV MS 4-SEASONS 7T31

A more moderate Sharper Image, light at birth. He will sire calves that have capacity and style; udder quality will be very good on his daughters. He is out of a 2 year of dam.

125Z Black • Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 125Z BD: 8/30/12 ASA#: 2679660 ADG: 3.8 lbs.

BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 745 lbs. Adj. 365: 1353 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 3.1 76.9 118.5 10.9 19.7 58.1 6.8 CW: 44.8 YG : -0.59 MB: 0.18 BF: -0.068 REA: 0.76 API: 124 TI: 76 SC: 39

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C BDV MS PREF STOCK W20 BDV CAULIFLOWER T8

This a powerful bull with more power and growth. This bull will sire cattle that perform well. He should really sire cattle that weight heavy and pay up at sale time. His daughters should be excellent great uddered cows. Please note he is a bit more nervous than the rest of the bulls. We don’t notice him in the big pen, but when up tight he does show some nervousness.

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141Z Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679696 Tattoo: 141Z BD: 9/11/12 BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 745 lbs. Adj. 365: 1337 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE 12.3 0.6 63.7 96.9 15.5 CW: 28.6 YG : -0.57 MB: 0.18 BF: -0.044 REA: 0.7

GW LUCKY MAN 644N BDV CLICKER 27T BDV MISS KATHY R7

MM MW 19.8 51.7 API: 135 TI: 72SC: 37.5

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV PARKER 6S44 CCR MS STOCKER 3214N

Here is a well designed purebred that will stay moderate in size and add thickness, volume and style to his calves. They should be top feeding cattle that are fancy. His daughters will be some powerful girls. 205 ratio 103.

LOT 105

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148Z Black • Scurred • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679725 Tattoo: 148Z BD: 9/22/12 BW: 93 lbs. Adj. WW: 758 lbs. Adj. 365: 1302 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.9 3.4 71.1 107.4 16.4 18.9 54.4 CW: 38.8 YG : -0.53 MB: 0.2 BF: -0.047 REA: 0.67 API: 133 TI: 73 SC: 40

GW LUCKY MAN 644N BDV CLICKER 27T BDV MISS KATHY R7

SV NORTHWEST FIGURE BDV MS FIGURE 8U2 BDV AMY 6S21

This is a real long made bull that will add maternal and length. His calves should certainly weigh heavy at shipping time. Use him on a set of British cows and be ready to wean a powerful set of calves. 205 ratio 105.

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154Z Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679735 Tattoo: 154Z BD: 9/27/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 696 lbs. Adj. 365: 1288 lbs.

ADG: 3.7 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.3 1.8 79 116.6 9.6 17.2 56.7 CW: 41.4 YG : -0.5 MB: 0.23 BF: -0.034 REA: 0.71 API: 118 TI: 80 SC: 42

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

ES DAKOTA NK68 BDV MS DAKOTA 7T1 BDV MISS ALLISON P17

A very well balanced bull, easy to look at and flashy made. He is the kind you can use on a wide variety of cattle and improve their looks. This bull will work very well to make sale topping SimAngus cattle.

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162Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull Tattoo: 162Z BD: 10/15/12 ASA#: 2679748 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 89 lbs. Adj. WW: 809 lbs. Adj. 365: 1385 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 2.8 70.1 107.7 11.2 22.5 57.5 10.3 CW: 38.1 YG : -0.48 MB: 0.61 BF: -0.018 REA: 0.74 API: 142 TI: 80SC: 37.5

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

TRIPLE C INVASION R47K BDV MS INVASION 9W34 BDV MS FULL FORCE 7T38

Fancy, strong topped and long made. This bull should definitely sire calves that are fancy and easy to merchandise. He has the potential to sire some of the best carcass cattle the breed offers. Whether you retain ownership or just want to sell cattle that are extra fancy and full of profitable genetics, this bull deserves a look. 205 ratio 112.

LOT 108

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150Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679727 Tattoo: 150Z BD: 9/24/12 ADG: 3.4 lbs.

BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 724 lbs. Adj. 365: 1268 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 2.1 72.2 103.9 7.8 19.2 55.3 9.3 CW: 34.4 YG : -0.47 MB: 0.16 BF: -0.038 REA: 0.49 API: 113 TI: 70SC: 39.5

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C BDV MS PREF STOCK 7T21 BDV CASSAMDRA H86

This is a powerful bull loaded with muscle, size and stoutness. Use him to add value to a set of feeder calves. They should be heavy, eye appealing cattle that bring top dollar.

112 112

111 111

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12.5 0.6 65.7 94 10 25.6 58.4 CW: 26.5 YG : -0.4 MB: 0.17 BF: 0.001 REA: 0.49 API: 122 TI: 67 SC: 43

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

S A V FOUR SEASONS 5231 BDV MS 4-SEASONS 7T31 BDV MISS DARLENE P77

I truly feel this bull has as much potential to sire daughters that are as near perfect as you could make. His dam has a perfect build; she is deep and wide bodied, with a perfect udder. This bull offers that same genetic quality plus he blends that extreme easy fleshing ability of his sire.

114 114

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.7 1 80.5 124.3 8.8 21.1 61.3 CW: 45.1 YG : -0.28 MB: 0.37 BF: 0.008 REA: 0.41 API: 129 TI: 80 SC: 40

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25 917

S A V 8180 TRAVELER 004 BDV T740 PF TRAVELER 004 BLACK BUTTE RITO QUANTUM

This bull is a fancy, clean made bull that offers some of the top genetics from both the Angus and Simmental breeds. His calves will have that “look at me” look that should add extra attention and value at sale time, his daughters will be stout and good. 205 ratio 108.

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CE 14.2 CW: 24

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 0.8 53.9 88 11.6 26.7 53.7 YG : -0.33 MB: 0.47 BF: 0.008 REA: 0.29 API: 136 TI: 68SC: 37.5

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV DENALI 030X BDV T743 OF TRAVELER 004

BDV CLICKER 27T BDV MS CLICKER 0X51 BDV MS 4-SEASONS 7T35

This bull is a lower percentage bull that will sire excellent calving ease and yet produce cattle with eye appeal. Use him to keep your cattle more moderate and on cows that need extra calving ease.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679726 Tattoo: 149Z BD: 9/23/12 BW: 82 lbs. Adj. WW: 780 lbs. Adj. 365: 1356 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

126Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 3/8 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679661 Tattoo: 126Z BD: 9/1/12 BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 629 lbs. Adj. 365: 1269 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

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149Z

SAC MR MT 73G BDV SHELLY N140 BDV HEIDI H03

Here is a Purebred Axis son out of a 10 year old dam that works hard. Use him to add some size and eye appeal, his calves should be excellent performers.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679744 Tattoo: 159Z BD: 10/8/12 BW: 85 lbs. Adj. WW: 709 lbs. Adj. 365: 1317 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 0.2 63.7 95.3 8.6 27.4 59.2 9.7 CW: 26.9 YG : -0.59 MB: 0.16 BF: -0.023 REA: 0.91 API: 121 TI: 70SC: 39.5

TNT TUITION U238 TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

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159Z

134Z Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679680 Tattoo: 134Z BD: 9/5/12 BW: 78 lbs. Adj. WW: 712 lbs. Adj. 365: 1272 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

152Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679730 Tattoo: 152Z BD: 9/25/12 BW: 94 lbs. Adj. WW: 809 lbs. Adj. 365: 1369 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.1 2.9 71.1 109.8 7.6 19.2 54.7 CW: 39.5 YG : -0.38 MB: 0.54 BF: -0.003 REA: 0.57 API: 126 TI: 76 SC: 45

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

BDV ACCELERATOR 62N BDV CONNIE 6S31 BDV 802 OF GDAR 2100

This bull is a big rugged bull that has a lot of power in his makeup. Use him to add pay weight and stoutness. His calves should be long made cattle that weight heavy at sale time. 205 ratio 112.

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155Z

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 15.9 0.2 61.6 95.4 10.4 30.4 61.2 CW: 27.2 YG : -0.33 MB: 0.48 BF: -0.007 REA: 0.22 API: 143 TI: 74SC: 46.5

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV MS DENALI 0X7 BDV MS VORTEC 8U34

Here is a 1/4 Sim 3/4 Angus bull that I like very well. He is clean, long, and strong in his makeup. He should sire wide based calves that have wide tops and big deep rear ends.

118 118

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 3 65.2 89.8 11.1 22.7 55.3 10.3 CW: 27.4 YG : -0.54 MB: 0.26 BF: -0.038 REA: 0.65 API: 122 TI: 68SC: 41.5

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

3C WALLY C240 BLK BDV MS WALLY 9W8 BDV MS FULL FORCE 7T28

A well made 3/4 blood bull that is designed to sire thick moderate cattle that are easy keeping and will mature out to be the kind of cow we all like, sensible sized and hard working.

120 120

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE 17.2 -1.6 61 95.1 10.3 CW: 24.3 YG : -0.33 MB: 0.47 BF: -0.005 REA: 0.2

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV TORQUE 912W BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER

MM MW 31.2 61.7 API: 149 TI: 76 SC: 42

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV MS DENALI 0X2 CVF MISS RIVER CITY

This bull is just plain good. He’s deep made with a powerful hip and top line. He is out of one of my favorite young SimAngus cows, if he sires heifers like his dam, you will want to keep every one. From time to time, I have producers ask for a 1/4 blood, here is one you will appreciate.

122 122

142Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679702 Tattoo: 142Z BD: 9/14/12 BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 753 lbs. Adj. 365: 1297 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.1 2.8 74.2 106 7.7 14.7 51.8 CW: 36.6 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.26 BF: -0.021 REA: 0.43 API: 110 TI: 70 SC: 43

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

THSR FORESIGHT U801 BDV MS FORESIGHT X61 BDV MARY LOU S1

A big strong Festus son, that will offer thickness and stoutness. He may be more of a terminal bull that will offer excellent growth and efficiency. He should sire calves with extra body length and power. 205 ratio 104.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12 0 62.5 95.2 8.9 18.9 50.1 CW: 26.5 YG : -0.38 MB: 0.33 BF: 0.017 REA: 0.56 API: 128 TI: 69 SC: 38

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

S A V FOUR SEASONS 5231 BDV U805 OF FOUR SEASONS ANCHOR EULIMA BMB 422

A moderate framed, clean made SimAngus. He is moderate and thick. He will sire those good easy doing, easy to look at calves. His daughters should be nice sensible sized cows.

128Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679666 Tattoo: 128Z BD: 9/2/12 BW: 81 lbs. Adj. WW: 641 lbs. Adj. 365: 1185 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679756 Tattoo: 166Z BD: 10/30/12 BW: 76 lbs. Adj. WW: 730 lbs. Adj. 365: 1274 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

151Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679728 Tattoo: 151Z BD: 9/24/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 594 lbs. Adj. 365: 1170 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

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166Z

B D V SOLUTION 603S BDV MS SOLUTION 0X24 BDV MS REBAR 7T46

This Festus bull is real complete; deep ribbed, big volume, and wide based. He will lead off a pen of soggy moderate framed bulls.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679740 Tattoo: 156Z BD: 9/30/12 BW: 91 lbs. Adj. WW: 744 lbs. Adj. 365: 1304 lbs.

ADG: 3.5 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 10.3 1.3 64.3 97.8 5.8 23.2 55.4 CW: 30.1 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.3 BF: -0.011 REA: 0.41 API: 111 TI: 68SC: 38.5

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

119 119

156Z

120Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679651 Tattoo: 120Z BD: 8/28/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 640 lbs. Adj. 365: 1136 lbs.

ADG: 3.1 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/4 Blood Bull Tattoo: 155Z BD: 9/27/12 ASA#: 2679736 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 82 lbs. Adj. WW: 672 lbs. Adj. 365: 1248 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12.1 0.4 50.9 83.2 8.6 30.6 56 CW: 20.7 YG : -0.33 MB: 0.43 BF: 0.001 REA: 0.21 API: 124 TI: 66 SC: 42

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV DENALI 030X BDV T743 OF TRAVELER 004

B D V SOLUTION 603S BDV MS SOLUTION 0X16 BDV MOON RIVER 6S10

Like his 1/2 brothers, he is a calving ease deluxe, use him to sire lighter birth with good growth, he is bred to sire moderate easy keeping calves with eye appeal.

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153Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679731 Tattoo: 153Z BD: 9/25/12 BW: 92 lbs. Adj. WW: 793 lbs. Adj. 365: 1337 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.1 3.4 77.2 108.5 9.3 20.7 59.3 CW: 38.8 YG : -0.48 MB: 0.21 BF: -0.042 REA: 0.55 API: 114 TI: 73 SC: 35

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

KAPPES VORTEC S507 BDV MS VORTEC 8U28 BDV ANGELA L33

Here is a longer made bull. He should sire extra length along with a clean made stylish look. Use him on deeper bodied cows that could use extra length. This cow family goes back to the great Tizzy cow. 205 ratio 110.

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165Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 165Z BD: 10/29/12 ASA#: 2679755 ADG: 3.5 lbs.

BW: 86 lbs. Adj. WW: 759 lbs. Adj. 365: 1319 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 10.6 2 82.7 120.2 8.4 17 58.4 CW: 43.7 YG : -0.48 MB: 0.3 BF: -0.038 REA: 0.64 API: 134 TI: 83 SC: 35

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

ELLINGSON BLACKPERFECTOR BDV MS PERFECTOR 7T7 STF REBECA

Here is a flashy, fancy, homo polled, homo black bull that is complete from end to end. If you need a bull that will sire cow power and performance, here is one to consider. Take into consideration he is darn near a November calf. He deserves the time to analyze his powerful performance and genetic value. 205 ratio 105.

126 126

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 0.7 59.3 92.7 9.4 20.6 50.3 12.1 CW: 26.3 YG : -0.56 MB: 0.51 BF: -0.027 REA: 0.76 API: 140 TI: 74 SC: 38

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

BDV REBAR 7R BDV MS REBAR 7T34 BDV MISS DOUBLE DISC P76

Here is a bull that is a long, strong topped bull with a real neat clean profile. He will sire eye appeal and length. He carries excellent carcass quality. If style has value, this bull will be an excellent choice.

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160Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679745 Tattoo: 160Z BD: 10/13/12 BW: 91 lbs. Adj. WW: 741 lbs. Adj. 365: 1285 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.4 1.3 67.6 102 8.2 24.5 58.3 CW: 32.5 YG : -0.38 MB: 0.3 BF: -0.015 REA: 0.38 API: 117 TI: 70 SC: 39

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV MS BOX CAR 8U25 PEARL N2

This bull has a little more length and frame than some of the bulls. His dam is a heavy milking, very nice uddered cow. Use him to add length and power.

130 130

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12.1 0 72.7 113.1 9.3 23.9 60.2 CW: 37.1 YG : -0.36 MB: 0.4 BF: -0.001 REA: 0.47 API: 135 TI: 78 SC: 42

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25 917

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV U831 OF BOX CAR BLACK BUTTE RITO QUANTUM

Here is a very well made bull with a ton of balance and style. He is moderate sized, but really well put together, strong topped, deep sided and wide based. He is a younger fall bull that posted a light birth wt and indexed 102 at weaning.

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BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 0.8 70.4 111.1 12.3 26.1 61.3 9.4 CW: 37.4 YG : -0.39 MB: 0.27 BF: -0.008 REA: 0.52 API: 123 TI: 72 SC: 38

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

PVF-J 4P14 HYB ROOKIE BDV MS ROOKIE 0X19 BDV MISS HARLEY R101

This is a moderate framed Sharper Image that is deep bodied and has a wide top and big rear quarter. These Sharper Image cattle are clean fronted and easy to look at.

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132Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679677 Tattoo: 132Z BD: 9/4/12 BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 647 lbs. Adj. 365: 1143 lbs.

ADG: 3.1 lbs.

EPDs

CE 10.1 CW: 21

BW WW YW MCE MM MW 1.8 53.3 80.8 10.4 20.8 47.5 YG : -0.53 MB: 0.35 BF: -0.032 REA: 0.58 API: 124 TI: 65SC: 35.5

GW PATHFINDER 243U J BAR J HI TECH 515X GW MISS NEW DEAL 515T

TNT KNOCK OUT R206 BDV MS KNOCK OUT 9W28 M153

Here is a 3/4 blood bull that has the genetics to sire maternal strength and carcass quality without sacrificing the performance it takes to produce pounds at sale time.

168Z Black Blaze • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679760 Tattoo: 168Z BD: 11/4/12 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 750 lbs. Adj. 365: 1294 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679754 Tattoo: 164Z BD: 10/29/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 736 lbs. Adj. 365: 1216 lbs.

ADG: 3 lbs.

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119Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679650 Tattoo: 119Z BD: 8/28/12 BW: 75 lbs. Adj. WW: 675 lbs. Adj. 365: 1219 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

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164Z

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV MS TRADITION 0X31 BDV PARKER 6S44

This bull is a big stout made bull with a ton of rib shape. He is a Special Focus son out of a real nice 2 year old Tradition cow. If you want cattle that have performance along with calving ease, here you go. His daughters will make excellent cows. He has a very quiet disposition. 205 ratio 105.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679741 Tattoo: 157Z BD: 10/3/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 648 lbs. Adj. 365: 1160 lbs.

ADG: 3.2 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE -0.3 67.5 111.5 13.6 28.7 62.5 15.4 CW: 36.2 YG : -0.45 MB: 0.64 BF: -0.015 REA: 0.63 API: 162 TI: 83 SC: 37

MYTTY IN FOCUS B P F SPECIAL FOCUS 504 B P F BLACK CASH 341

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157Z

123Z Black • Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull Tattoo: 123Z BD: 8/29/12 ASA#: 2679657 ADG: 3.4 lbs.

BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 754 lbs. Adj. 365: 1298 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.7 2 81 119.5 11.3 20.3 60.8 CW: 43.5 YG : -0.51 MB: 0.16 BF: -0.029 REA: 0.79 API: 125 TI: 79 SC: 37

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

BDV REBAR 7R BDV MS REBAR 7T27 TRAXS MISS JO G701

This is a fancy well put together November born bull. I really am impressed with the style and eye appeal this bull offers. His dam is a power cow that blends excellent performance and udder quality with fleshing ability and good looks. He is one of the young bulls, so don’t over look him. 205 ratio 104.

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163Z

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE 11 1.9 78.2 107.4 12 CW: 35.7 YG : -0.51 MB: 0.18 BF: -0.032 REA: 0.7

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P BDV FESTUS 149S BDV J910 WEST POINT 6807

MM MW 26.3 65.4 API: 127 TI: 75 SC: 42

RFS RED IRON T20 BDV MS RED IRON 9W26 NLC F15 FILANA

I believe this bull was weighed wrong at weaning, I feel his 205 wt should be less.

This bull is real correct in his makeup, he has a strong level top that is wide. He has a square rear quarter that makes him easy to appreciate.

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BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 3.5 65.7 97.8 9.7 15.3 48.2 5.4 CW: 33.3 YG : -0.62 MB: 0.1 BF: -0.074 REA: 0.67 API: 111 TI: 66 SC: 43

LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 BDV MASTERPIECE 36X BDV MISS CLASSIC R57

NLC FORTUNATE SON 100N BDV MS FORTUNATE 8U10 BDV VALENTINE H57

A homo black and polled blazed faced bull. He is a little smaller framed, with a perfect disposition. His dam is an easy keeping big volume cow.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 11.3 0.8 55.9 86.5 8.8 27.3 55.3 CW: 22.9 YG : -0.36 MB: 0.41 BF: -0.002 REA: 0.29 API: 122 TI: 67 SC: 43

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV DENALI 030X BDV T743 OF TRAVELER 004

THSR FORESIGHT U801 BDV MS FORESIGHT 0X56 BDV ROBIN 6S26

This is a calving ease bull that’s smaller framed and real thick, and deep bodied, use him to sire light birth, and to thicken them up some.

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 8.2 2.5 84.5 119.7 11.1 16.3 58.6 CW: 43.9 YG : -0.49 MB: 0.16 BF: -0.025 REA: 0.78 API: 127 TI: 80SC: 37.5

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME RFS W109 RF SIGRID S25

BDV ACCELERATOR 62N BDV JADA 6S28 BDV MISS HILLARY P73

We are in a young but well put together pen of bulls and this November born bull posted a very impressive weaning weight, indexing 111. Don’t let age be a factor, this bull posts excellent performance. His dam is pure power; deep, wide and thick. He will sire the easy keeping kind.

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136Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679684 Tattoo: 136Z BD: 9/8/12 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 667 lbs. Adj. 365: 1163 lbs.

ADG: 3.1 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 9.1 2 70.7 112.9 11.3 22.6 57.9 CW: 40.2 YG : -0.28 MB: 0.35 BF: -0.004 REA: 0.26 API: 122 TI: 72SC: 37.5

DIKEMANS SURE BET TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27

B D V SOLUTION 603S BDV MS SOLUTION 0X34 NLC K7387 KILMA

This bull is a fancy bull calf that comes out of a very good cow line. This guy was destined to be one of the best bulls in the group; genetically, he is. We raised him on a bottle, so he doesn’t have quite the size he could have. Don’t over look him; he is as eye appealing as any, but just smaller. He has excellent disposition, and is genetically one to own. He could be the buy of the day.

Black • Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679759 Tattoo: 167Z BD: 11/4/12 BW: 89 lbs. Adj. WW: 797 lbs. Adj. 365: 1309 lbs.

ADG: 3.2 lbs.

EPDs

THSR FORESIGHT U801 BDV MS FORESIGHT 0X11 BDV MS 4-SEASONS 7T41

This is a more moderate3 framed bull that is bred for extreme calving ease. He is a little smaller framed, but has capacity and easy keeping qualities. The Denali cattle are smaller featured, but very maternal easy keeping grass converters.

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167Z

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 12.7 0.3 51.7 81.5 9.5 28.1 54 CW: 19.3 YG : -0.36 MB: 0.41 BF: 0.006 REA: 0.32 API: 127 TI: 66 SC: 37

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV DENALI 030X BDV T743 OF TRAVELER 004

Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679719 Tattoo: 146Z BD: 9/19/12 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 651 lbs. Adj. 365: 1163 lbs.

ADG: 3.2 lbs.

EPDs

124Z Black • Scurred • SimAngus 1/4 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679658 Tattoo: 124Z BD: 8/29/12 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 662 lbs. Adj. 365: 1238 lbs.

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146Z

MYTTY IN FOCUS BDV W934 OF IN FOCUS BDV N328 OF 6807

Here is a young November born bull that is a royally bred outcross. He blends together top Angus genes with power packed easy keeping Sim-genetics. This bull has what it takes to be a top herd sire.

Homozygous Black Blaze • Homozygous Polled • Purebred Bull Tattoo: 115Z BD: 8/26/12 ASA#: 2679642 BW: 87 lbs. Adj. WW: 635 lbs. Adj. 365: 1115 lbs.

ADG: 3 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 1.2 51.4 80.7 9.4 22.8 48.5 11.5 CW: 20.2 YG : -0.44 MB: 0.36 BF: -0.024 REA: 0.34 API: 123 TI: 63 SC: 37

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

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115Z

171Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • SimAngus 1/2 Blood Bull ASA#: 2679771 Tattoo: 171Z BD: 11/21/12 BW: 91 lbs. Adj. WW: 620 lbs. Adj. 365: 1164 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

Black • Polled • SimAngus 3/4 Blood Bull Tattoo: 163Z BD: 10/26/12 ASA#: 2679753 ADG: 2.3 lbs.

BW: 84 lbs. Adj. WW: 849 lbs. Adj. 365: 1217 lbs.

172Z Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Purebred Bull ASA#: 2679773 Tattoo: 172Z BD: 11/25/12 BW: 94 lbs. Adj. WW: 755 lbs. Adj. 365: 1267 lbs.

ADG: 3.2 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 7.3 3.5 64 93.6 8.9 22.8 54.8 CW: 30.7 YG : -0.5 MB: 0.11 BF: -0.042 REA: 0.52 API: 104 TI: 66SC: 36.5

WCS MR TRADITION 732T BDV NEW TRADITION 131X BDV GINGER 6S17

KAPPES VORTEC S507 BDV MS VORTEC 8U23 BDV MISS JULIE R103

This is the youngest of the fall born bulls, a late November born bull that offers excellent genetic value. His grand dam is the dam of Lot 85; the big bodied, thick made, 3/4 blood that leads off this fall set of bulls in the sale. There is power and quality running through his veins, maternal power is very evident here.

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230Z

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CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 15.2 -0.9 48 84.1 8.8 33.9 57.8 CW: 19.2 YG : 0.04 MB: 0.56 BF: 0.019 REA: 0.16 API: 123 TI: 59 SC: 38

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV DENALI 030X BDV T743 OF TRAVELER 004

BDV 808U OF THUNDER BDV X038 OF 808U THUNDER BDV U834 OF BOX CAR

This bull will make a nice heifer bull. He is loaded with calving ease genetics, his sire is a son of Denali, the great sleep all night calving ease sire, and his dam is a Thunder daughter, likewise a top heifer bull. The dam side of his pedigree is very strong and maternal.

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231Z Black • Polled • PB AN Bull Tattoo: 231Z BD: 9/5/12 ASA#: 2686451 ADG: 3.6 lbs.

BW: 77 lbs. Adj. WW: 695 lbs. Adj. 365: lbs.

Black • Polled • PB AN Bull ASA#: 2686449 Tattoo: 230Z BD: 9/3/12 ADG: 3.5 lbs.

BW: 71 lbs. Adj. WW: 663 lbs. Adj. 365: 1227 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13.7 0.1 47.5 83.1 8.5 33.3 57 CW: 20.1 YG : 0.05 MB: 0.55 BF: 0.021 REA: 0.14 API: 115 TI: 57 SC: 41

H A R B DENALI 788 J H BDV DENALI 030X BDV T743 OF TRAVELER 004

BDV 808U OF THUNDER BDV X036 OF 808U THUNDER BDV U832 OF BOX CAR

A well bred bull with elite Angus genes, with Hoover Dam and Mytty In Focus leading off his pedigree, you know that extreme calving ease is evident. Back that up with 6807 and cow power fleshing ability and maternal greatness comes to the front.

305A Black • Polled • PB AN Bull Tattoo: 305A BD: 2/10/13 ASA#: 2786267 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 746 lbs. Adj. 365: 1386 lbs.

ADG: 4 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 13.9 -1.2 58.7 106.1 9 36 65.4 CW: 32.3 YG : -0.51 MB: 0.73 BF: -0.018 REA: 0.76 API: 135 TI: 73 SC: 35

SYDGEN C C & 7 HOOVER DAM ERICA OF ELLSTON C124

SITZ UPWARD 307R BDV Y104 OF UPWARD B D V P414 OF EMULATION EXT

Here is a powerful calving ease bull out of a 2 year old Sitz Upward dam. This bull certainly carries an excellent bloodline and pedigree. His own stats reinforce the fact that he deserves to lead off the Angus bulls in the sale. If you are looking for a heifer bull that offers performance and cow power, here he is.

LOT 142

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308A

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MW 4.6 1.2 59.3 110.1 1.7 28.4 58 CW: 38.4 YG : -0.31 MB: 0.32 BF: -0.013 REA: 0.24 API: 73 TI: 57 SC: 36

RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

S A V 8180 TRAVELER 004 B D V T714 OF 004 B D V N302 OF V R D

This bull offers cow power and fleshing ability at it’s finest. His dam consistently has raised some of our most powerful Angus genetics in the past. She was a picture perfect cow, thick, deep wide and so eye catching, with a perfect udder.

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312A Black • Polled • PB AN Bull ASA#: Commercial Tattoo: 312A BD: 3/13/13 BW: 88 lbs. Adj. WW: 754 lbs. Adj. 365: 1362 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

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G A R PREDESTINED TRINITY ERICA 0381 8307 TRINITY ERICA E161 5278 We purchased this bull’s dam from Trinity Farms in Washington. She was exposed to 3 elite Angus herd sires by BC Look Out, Retail Product, and Net Present Value.

We have not DNA tested him to identify his sire; he will sell without registration papers. This guy is deep sided and good, his dam is a powerful Precision cow that is very stout and good. We recommend him to use to make top replacements and to raise cattle that weight heavy and be thick easy keepers.

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MM MW 27.7 54.7 API: 73 TI: 55SC: 35.5

COLEMAN MIDLAND 554 BDV U826 OF MIDLAND 554 B D V R514 OF HART TRAVELER

This bull is out of another one of our top Angus cows. She is royally bred with the great Coleman Midland bull as her sire. He simply sires some of the best daughters you could ask for. Always easy keeping with perfect udders. This bull should sire cattle that perform well and make daughters that are as good as they get. The SAV 707 Rito 9969 bull has been siring some of the most popular power packed bulls in every sale that offers his sons.

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301A Black • Polled • PB AN Bull ASA#: 2786260 Tattoo: 301A BD: 2/2/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 692 lbs. Adj. 365: 1188 lbs.

ADG: 3.1 lbs.

EPDs CW:

CE BW WW YW MCE 4.7 1.8 54 101.1 1.2 CW: 33.9 YG : -0.32 MB: 0.38 BF: -0.017 REA: 0.2

RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

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311A Black • Polled • PB AN Bull ASA#: 2786275 Tattoo: 311A BD: 3/1/13 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 662 lbs. Adj. 365: 1318 lbs.

ADG: 4.1 lbs.

Black • Polled • PB AN Bull ASA#: 2786270 Tattoo: 308A BD: 2/17/13 BW: 82 lbs. Adj. WW: 675 lbs. Adj. 365: 1283 lbs.

ADG: 3.8 lbs.

CE BW WW YW MCE 6.8 1.2 53.7 90.1 5.1 CW: 26.1 YG : -0.38 MB: 0.35 BF: -0.003 REA: 0.4

S CHISUM 6175 MRA CHISUM 1087 M R MISS MERIT 4037

MM MW 27 53.8 API: 84 TI: 55 SC:

J V EMULATION EXT 933 B D V P414 OF EMULATION EXT BLACK BUTTE POSTELMERE 822

This is a Chisum bred bull that certainly has a lot of high quality assets. He is long, deep sided, and clean made. He is super easy going and so is the Chisum Bull. Use this bull to sire high performing cattle that look good and have good dispositions.

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307A Black • Polled • PB AN Bull Tattoo: 307A BD: 2/16/13 ASA#: 2786269 BW: 90 lbs. Adj. WW: 676 lbs. Adj. 365: 1252 lbs.

ADG: 3.6 lbs.

EPDs

BW WW YW MCE CE 2.8 2.7 54.4 98 -0.4 CW: 33.3 YG : -0.35 MB: 0.18 BF: -0.028 REA: 0.2

RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

MM MW 33.3 60.5 API: 54 TI: 49 SC: 35

HART TRAVELER H075 3337 BDV R523 OF HARTTRAVELER B D V 712 OF EXCITMENT

This bull is a maternal brother to our Torque bull and out of the great 9969 bull. He is deep bodied and stout. We had a mishap with this bull midsummer, he got in with the neighbor’s cattle, and never got back with his dam. I guess we just didn’t notice.

This cost him some weaning weight. There is no doubt he is a power bull that will sire excellent deep sided cattle that are maternal and easy keeping.

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RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

S A V 5175 BANDO 502 BDV W929 OF BOX CAR BLACK BUTTE LUCIE 903

This son of 9969 is probably going to give the biggest calves out of all of them.

He is out of a real good heavy producing cow. This bull is a couple generations Shaff bred bull. Use him to sire heavy calves that work. His daughters will be top producing cows.

S A V 8180 TRAVELER 004 BDV U802 OF TRAVELER 004 B D V S621 OF HART TRAVELER

This bull is out of a moderate framed easy keeping 004 daughter. She is a perfect made 1200 lb cow. Her udder quality is top shelf. This bull will sire clean made easy keeping cattle that work hard and are sensible sized.

306A Black • Polled • PB AN Bull ASA#: 2786268 Tattoo: 306A BD: 2/12/13 BW: 80 lbs. Adj. WW: 711 lbs. Adj. 365: 1255 lbs.

ADG: 3.4 lbs.

Black • Polled • PB AN Bull ASA#: 2786265 Tattoo: 304A BD: 2/6/13 BW: 94 lbs. Adj. WW: 674 lbs. Adj. 365: 1218 lbs.

ADG: 4.3 lbs.

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 4.3 2.1 53.7 104 2.1 32.8 59.7 CW: 36.3 YG : -0.26 MB: 0.38 BF: -0.006 REA: 0.14 API: 72 TI: 55 SC: 38

BW WW YW MCE MM MW CE 4.4 1.2 56 102.6 0.9 29.6 57.6 CW: 33.9 YG : -0.3 MB: 0.26 BF: -0.01 REA: 0.17 API: 67 TI: 54 SC: 36

RITO 707OFIDEAL3407 7075 S A V 707 RITO 9969 BR POLLY 8077-472

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304A

309A Black • Polled • PB AN Bull Tattoo: 309A BD: 2/19/13 ASA#: 2786272 ADG: 3.5 lbs.

BW: 83 lbs. Adj. WW: 673 lbs. Adj. 365: 1233 lbs.

EPDs

CE BW WW YW MCE 14 -1 56.9 100.2 9 CW: 28.9 YG : -0.5 MB: 0.86 BF: -0.019 REA: 0.7

SYDGEN C C & 7 HOOVER DAM ERICA OF ELLSTON C124

MM MW 32.4 60.9 API: 142 TI: 75 SC: 35

BDV TORQUE 912W BDV Y113 OF TORQUE BDV W904 OF PREDESTINED

This bull is a heifer bull more refined in his skeletal makeup. He is out of Hoover Dam and a 2 year old Torque daughter. Calving ease is evident here.

RETAINED SEMEN INTEREST IN BULLS:

Testicle Measurements:

You will notice that we are selling 3/4 interest and full possession in all bulls in this offering. This means we are retaining a 1/4 revenue sharing semen interest in all the bulls. This semen interest is a royalty interest that entitles Begger’s Diamond V Ranch to 1/4 of the revenues of any semen sold. It means the bull is in your control andpossession unless otherwise stated or for a mutually agreed upon handling of the bull for promotional purposes. You get 100% of the salvage value of the bull. Begger’s Diamond V Ranch retained semen interest remains even if the bull, or any interest in the bull, is sold to a third party. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that Begger’s Diamond V Ranch’s interest is upheld if semen is ever sold. The buyer must also inform any third party of Begger’s Diamond V Ranch’s interest if the bull is ever sold. Any semen you choose to collect as an ‘insurance policy’ on your bull for your own in herd use, is 100% yours.

Begger’s Diamond V Ranch will not be responsible for expenses related to semen collection or promotion of any bull purchased.

The scrotal circumference of each bull was tape-measured on December 15, 2012. The scrotal measurements were adjusted to yearling, and sometimes will vary one way or another as actual yearlings. We guarantee our bulls 100% for fertility, unless damage is induced at your ranch, and then it’s out of our control.

Unless a mutual agreement is reached for these expenses prior to promotion and semen collection,. Cost incurred in collecting semen for Begger’s Diamond V Ranch within herd use will be the responsibility of Begger’s Diamond V Ranch. Any semen collection will be arranged at the convenience of the new owner of the possession interest in the bull. If you the buyer decides that you would like to own 100% of the semen rights, simply add 25% of the bulls purchase price to your settlement. This will entitle you to 100% of the bull’s future semen sales. Begger’s Diamond V Ranch will still retain the right to collect 200 units of semen for within herd use at our expense.

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Recommendations for Scrotal Circumference: Months of Age Scrotal cm 35 30-35 30

12-14 37 31-37 31

15-20 39 32-39 32

21-30 49 33-40 33

30 + Excellent Good Poor

Suggested Guidelines for using Yearling Bulls: We are firm believers in the use of yearling bulls and feel it is one of the best years of their lives. It is a time when they are easy to manage and their only concern is breeding cows. We have found that yearling bulls that are managed carefully during the second year of their lives, not only do well, but they will perform better, over time. Below are some suggested guidelines for the care of yearling bulls.

Upon delivery to your ranch, keep yearling bulls separate from older bulls and feed them a maintenance ration of 5-8 pounds per head of grain and free choice hay. Reduce the amount of grain fed gradually, so that bulls are on straight hay or grass 2-4 weeks prior to the breeding season.

Where possible, try to limit the bulls to 45-60 days of pasture service the first year. At this time or as soon as possible, remove the bulls and put them in separate pastures with plenty of good quality grass.

It is best to feed yearling bulls separate from older bulls until after their second breeding season. This allows them to achieve the growth and strength to compete with older bulls for feed and space.

You will see the benefit of a little added cost and care of feeding a yearling bull by probably two or three more years of service from a well managed and healthy bull.

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About the bulls: This year proved to be a good one, the grass was plenty and hay piled up. This past fall was very busy and the grazing was at its best late into the fall. It seemed like we were behind in our fall work, and so we never pulled the bull calves off the cows in September as usual, we finally pulled them off the cows on October 8th, so they were put on gain test 5 weeks later than normal. I believe that they may be a little lighter than usual, but I feel that they are in excellent shape and are expressing their genetic potential well. This set of calves has been a super set to work around, they are very easy to work with and have a very calm disposition as a whole. We have been feeding them a TMR of corn, peas, and a pellet vitamin pack from Hubbard Feeds, along with ground hay and haylage. They have had no health issues at all.

They have been put through the test as far as weather conditions are concerned, big swing in the temp certainly is not the most desirable feeding conditions. There were days when the temperature swing went from 30 above, to -20 to -30 degrees below zero in 12 hours, and then back the other way a few days later, I don’t know it seems like this pattern lasted all winter. How they can handle these swings and changes as well as they have, but they definitely handled these conditions better than we could have expected. These cattle were born and raised in extreme conditions and are the proof that when mother nature throws you the worst, they can survive even the harshest winter weather. Please note that the spring born bulls have never ate a bite of creep feed in their life, and they still posted excellent weaning weights.

On test they were set up to gain about 3.5 a day, they have exceeded the average on the ration designed to gain 3.5 I believe this is a testament to the efficiency you can expect these bulls to possess.

The fall bulls likewise were put through a tough winter on the cows, and spring was very sloppy, so it was hard to get them weaned and put on test like we would have liked. We felt that they would be better served left out on the cow, then in a sloppy wet yard. For this reason the test on these bulls was very short. They were weaned and put back out on grass within 3 weeks of weaning, they were never supplemented other than lick tubs until they were brought back in late October to be conditioned for the sale. They we very sound and are not over fatted, they will be ready for heavy service.

You may notice that there is a bigger age span in the fall born this year, we had a bull get injured and we never noticed that he was not getting cows serviced. When I finally realized it, these cows were either going to be open or I had to put another bull in and get the bred for November calving. Only the cows in that pasture were exposed that late, most did get bred. For this reason, there is a pen of young aged fall born. This past year all of those cows caught back up and all calved by the end of October, showing the fertility they possess.

We believe that when cattle are expected to work for a living and are not pampered, they will become a better more profitable animal. It seems that when you over feed or pamper cows, they seem to expect a hand out every time the conditions are less than favorable. Thus costing you more to keep them going. Yes we do put up hay and feed , and yes we do use it, when it is necessary.

Where do we go from here.

The Simmental breed has stepped up to the challenge the past few years and has jumped through many of the hoops that at one time were stumbling blocks and pit falls for the breed.

It wasnít very long ago that the word Simmental was associated with hard calving, hard keeping, rat tailed elephants of unpredictable colors, cattle that get sick in the feedlots With the help and focus of aggressive cattle breeders that had a vision along with our ASA staff. We changed many of those perceptions and realities. Today the Simmental breed has positioned itself to be the number one choice of the continental breeds.

Why the change of attitude among commercial cattlemen, feeders and packers? The reason is, we have changed. The breed has changed and today we have cattle that are very prediciatable in calving ease, color, polled traits and still we maintained excellent growth and improved our overall mature size and increased the efficiency and profit ability of the Simmental breed, but at the same time I am concerned some breeders are forgetting the past and are putting more birth weight and mature size and frame back into their genetics. I don’t want to go back there again and I don’t feel that you do either.

Today the buzz word is CARCASS. How do we fit into the beef industries picture? Very well as a whole, but we need to keep improving our cattle in each and every generation.

Today our industry has very little margin for error. We as producers of food have very tight margins for profit and still the perception of the vast majority of the world’s population is food is to high priced, they donít understand or care what it takes. All they want is to be fed economically.

So how do we improve and keep up with technology and the fast paced demands that the world presents and still stay profitable? It seems like it was just yesterday that ultrasound came into the picture, some felt it was gospel, some feel it is not very accurate and some don’t care. Some feel that we lost our efficiency in our cow herds due to high selection of carcass traits. Some claim they have all the answers, sometimes I wonder if anyone knows.

Now along comes genomic testing, the test where a little blood, hair, or DNA can tell us ancestry, color, horned or polled, genetic defects, and now they claim they can separate the good and bad for carcass quality, feed efficiency, disposition, and so much more.

Is this sound science that will make you more profitable or just a sales pitch to make the genomic companies wealthy?

Back in 1974 I was a senior in high school, I was active in 4-H and FFA, and I knew that cows and Ag was what I wanted to do. I didn’t have any idea or clue that 35 years later the world would be revolving at the fast pace that it is today. Heck, we didn’t even have computers or cell phones.

Do I enjoy my choice of life? Yes I do. Am I over whelmed at what it cost to do business? At times. Will I use the technology available to build a better product? I will. But, how do we and our customers analyze all the data that is available today? How do we leave enough money in the bank to pay our bills? All good questions, all hard to answer.

What I do know is we still need to produce a product that will support our families and the people in Ag. This product has to be easy to handle, easy to calve, produce a profit and be accepted by the rancher, the order buyer, the feeder, packer and the consumer. Now that’s not such a big order is it?

Respectfully yours, Bill Begger Begger’s Diamond V Ranch Big Sky Genetic Source Bull Sale Sale

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QUICK GUIDE TO ASA EPDs AND $ INDEXES Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires’ EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and –5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units). Key to using EPDs is knowing what units they are expressed in. For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, A would be expected to sire 15-pounds more weaning weight than B. If calving ease were the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we’d expect A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed.

For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org.

Listed below are the units ASA EPDs are expressed in: All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario. (See below for more details.)

Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat.

Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight.

Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers.

Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight.

Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters.

Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk.

Marbling (MRB): Marbling score.

Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth.

Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye.

Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a steak.

Stayability (STAY): Percent of daughters remaining in the cowherd at 6 years of age.

Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario. (See below for more details.)

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Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.

Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.

Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score. $ Indexes: Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle. That’s where $ indexes come in. Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPDs and economics to estimate an animal’s overall impact on your bottom line. The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the following $ indexes: All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield.

Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.

Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if you’re keeping replacements use API, if not, TI. Then, just as with EPDs, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another. For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a+50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes.

Begger’s Diamond V Ranch Big Sky Genetic Source Bull Sale Sale

Terry Robinson This year we will be missing one of our most pleasant and dedicated ring men. The world lost one of its finest, Terry Robinson was always first class, had a big smile, always gave 100% to whatever he was doing, he was the best. He was proud to serve his country for several years in the North Dakota National Guard. Terry touched the lives of each and every one of us, through the service to his country and on an individual basis. When Terry was around us, we felt good inside and out. Terry you were a good man, thanks for letting us be part of your circle.

The Beggers

2014 Livestock Guide dedicated to memory of Terry Robinson

By Mark Conlon, Editor.

Farm & Ranch Guide lost one of its family members last spring when Terry Robinson, long-time livestock sales representative, died suddenly.

For the past 30 years this page was set aside for Terry to talk about what he thought were important topics for the livestock industry and to “visit” with his friends and customers. Last years Terry’s column was particularly poignant and eerily ironic as he wrote about what was important to him as an individual. In it he “talked” about the passing of a dear friend and fellow producer and the importance of the legacy we all leave behind.

“The events of this past year, and especially this fall, have reminded me to be keenly aware and very appreciative of the life and the gifts we are given,” he began his editorial. “It is easy to look at others and be envious, to look across the fence and feel like others get the better breaks in life. It is easy to be blind to the really important things in life and forget those things that are so precious. And it has been uncomfortably scarred on me how quickly life can change, how quickly it can be gone and how truly unimportant many things are when it happens.”

He talked about the example of his friend, how he treated people and how all people should treat each other. He talked about how one is remembered and what it means to him: “We are all going out with exactly what we came in with. What we own, what we have earned, how many we have of this and how many of that is not going to matter. The only thing that will really matter is the memory that others will have of us. Just one ‘he was a good man’ would be priceless” Little did anyone know the events that would transpire just five months later and that hundreds of people would be gathering at his funeral to say just that: “Terry Robinson was a good man.”

I would like to say thanks to all our present, past, and new customers. We don’t take your choice of doing business with us lightly. In today’s fast paced world it is at times hard to make all the contacts we should. Always remember, if you ever have a problem with your purchase, call, we need to know.

As always we will have a bite to eat and some refreshment after the sale. Please stay around a while if you can. It is a time that we can get to know each other better. Thanks so much for taking the time and choosing us to be your seedstock supplier. It means a lot.

Bill, Darlene, Bob, Virginia, John and Alicia, Harry and Elaine

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482 Custer Trail Road Wibaux, MT 59353

Begger’s Diamond V Ranch Simmental

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