Ekstrum Simmentals Annual Bull Sale 2021

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Dear Friends Welcome to our annual bull sale. As I thought 2019 was a trying year, 2020 had to one up it and she did it in so many different ways. But it seems like those of us in agriculture persevere and adapt better than anyone else, and it truly shows that we are the back bone of everything, no matter what else that happens around us.

All our calves come off pasture with no creep. With over 50 years of raising Simmentals and 60 years of AIing and performance testing cattle we believe this tells the true story of the calves at weaning time without being fluffed. It truly shows what bloodlines excel in the real world. The bulls were developed on a high forage ration using ground hay, ground alfalfa, corn silage, and DDG’s to ensure sound feet and longevity. All our cattle rations are formulated and balanced by Livestock Visions (DVM Bruce Naasz & nutritionist Steve Peterson). All our herd health is conducted by Central Dakota Animal Clinic, DVM Jay Alberda.

Stop by anytime to come and inspect the bulls or log onto our website www.ekstrumsimmentals.com for updated information, or check us out on Facebook. Videos and pictures will be on DV Auction.

Thanks, The Ekstrums

EKSTRUM SIMMENTALS – 2021 – ANNUAL BULL SALE February 13, 2021 • 1:00 PM CT Health: All the bulls have had their shots and been poured. We will semen test the bull (s) that you purchase and will be vaccinated for foot rot and anthrax.

Trucking: We deliver free within the state of South Dakota and will assist with arrangements for out of state buyers.

Terms of Sale: All sales are cash or check on day of sale.

Selling 45 yearling bulls.

Guarantee: All bulls are guaranteed against breeding injury through the first breeding season and have a breeding injury guarantee. If a replacement bull is available one will be provided. If the buyer prefers credit toward another bull, the credit will be given in the following year’s sale minus the salvage value of the original bull.

Auctioneer: Justin Tupper 605-680-0259

Each bull becomes the property and therefore is also the risk of the purchaser after it is sold. Bull mortality and ASD infertility insurance will be offered by Martin-Trudeau Insurance.

605-730-1521 John cell

We reserve the right to collect 100 units of semen on any bull in the sale to use at our own discretion. The collection will be at our expense and buyers convenience.

605 840 0978 Curt Littau Tri-State Livestock

Conditions of Sale: All animals will be sold in accordance with the suggested guidelines of the American Simmental Association and are available by request.

Announcements: Announcements on sale day take precedence over printed material.

Insurance: Mortality and Fertility insurance offered will be offered by Martin-Trudeau Insurance sale day for those wishing to purchase inurance, 605-996-3106

Sale Location: At the Ranch 5 miles south of Kimball, SD.

Sale Day Phone’s: 605-778-6414 605-730-1511 Clay cell 605-730-6703 Jim Benda cell Contact info: Ekstrum Simmentals 36220 257th St Kimball SD 57355 Clay 605-778-6185, cell 605-730-1511, Go to www.ekstrumsimmentals.com for pictures and videos of the bulls. You can also view videos and catalog at DVAuctions.

REFERENCE SIRES ASA #

Name

Color - HPS - Breeds

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

CW

MB

REA

API

TI

BBS HURRICANE D15

3166697

Homo Black - Homo Polled - PB SM

11.1

1.2

84.8

127.5

6.2

24.1

66.4

30.1

0.09

1.1

132.8

82.7

BBS TRUE JUSTICE B10

2878160

Homo Black - Homo Polled - PB SM

12.3

0.7

87.3

131.9

8.6

32.3

75.9

24.1

0.15

1.04

149

87.2

BH RIGHT TIME 520E

1818026

Homo Polled - PB SM

7.7

4.8

84.2

127.3

2.9

25.7

67.7

29

0.14

0.72

125.2

77.9

COLORADO BRIDLE BIT E752

3271382

Homo Black - Homo Polled - PB SM

21.1

-4.1

68.9

101.2

12.2

19.5

53.9

23.8

0.28

0.81

156.7

84.1

DKSR COACH D95

3188814

Red - Homo Polled - PB SM

4.9

5.8

86.1

120.1

6.1

43.1

86.2

32.9

-0.12

0.76

110.3

71.9

EKR FREIGHT TRAIN 399E

3320255

Black - Polled - PB SM

5.4

4.3

82.8

123.5

5

27.1

68.4

28.5

0.11

0.87

116.3

76.8

HART STATE OF WAR 056C

2975543

Black - Homo Polled - PB SM

17.6

-1.2

87.3

134.1

9.8

31.6

75.2

45.6

0.02

0.84

149.4

86

LFE THE RIDDLER 323B

3173936

Homo Black - Homo Polled - PB SM

5.4

3.6

106.5

168.3

6.2

25.1

78.3

49.3

0.16

1.09

127.7

93.3

MRL 128W

2529297

Polled - PB SM

3.5

6.2

67

97

3.4

27.3

60.8

19.2

-0.06

0.89

107.9

60.4

MRL CAPONE 130B

2989805

Homo Polled - PB SM

6.5

3.5

74.6

113.4

3

20.7

57.9

33.3

0.04

0.84

103.1

71

MRL MISSILE 138C

3222303

Black - Polled - PB SM

5.6

3.8

92.6

124.2

0.1

15.7

61.9

31.6

-0.17

0.97

105.1

74.2

MRL NORTHWESTERN 59E

3468616

Red - Homo Polled - PB SM

11

0.9

70.2

96.7

4.3

27.6

62.7

34.1

0.23

0.75

127.6

76.5

MRL THE STARTER 39C

3222304

Red - Polled - PB SM

11.5

0.8

68.6

98.3

3.8

38.6

72.8

31.8

0.02

1.13

134.4

72.8

SAS ANTIDOTE F046

3482885

Hetero Black - Homo Polled - PB SM

11.3

2.7

80.4

121.6

5.9

37.2

77.3

18.6

0.12

0.84

129

79.8

SVS BROOKS 834F

3545857

Red - Homo Polled - PB SM

7.7

4.1

90

135.9

5.3

29

74

35.2

-0.21

0.86

97.7

74.2

TNT TOP CUT P274

2267041

Black - Homo Polled - PB SM

2.8

7.3

107.7

170.5

4.7

17.8

71.6

53.5

-0.39

1.18

111.7

75.3

VA OPEN COUNTRY 4153-7094

3618244

Black - Polled - PB AN

14.5

-0.9

71.6

117.4

9.3

22

57.8

45.7

0.45

0.22

117.8

71

VA TOP GAME 561X-7128

3618242

Black - Polled - PB AN

13.8

-0.5

78.8

134.7

8.3

24.1

63.5

56.7

0.55

0.52

126

78.4

WLB BOUNTY HUNTER 365C

3165786

Black - Polled - PB SM

10

2.8

80.4

136.7

5.5

12.9

53.1

59.4

0.16

0.84

129.2

78.1

BBS Hurricane

Colorado Bridle Bit

EKR Frieght Train

LFE The Riddler

MRL Missile

MRL Capone

MRL Nothwestern

SVS Brooks

WLB Bounty Hunter

1

1

EKR DITKA 019H Tattoo: 019H • BD: 2/27/20 Red • PB SM

IPU RED ZONE 82Y Sire: DKSR COACH D95 DCR MS REDGIE Z127 TNT GUNNER N208 Dam: CCE EKR RED POWDER 019X CCE MS. DUTCHESS 618S

EPDs

LOT 1

ASA# 3821092 Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

98 744 751

1/6 WT 1102 Adj. YW 1260 3.89 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.2 4.3 79.2 109.5 6.5 36.7 76.3 -.08 .66 104 101 3.48 113 70

The Coach calves have maternal built into them plus a kick of performance. 019H boasts being in the top 1% and 3% for MM and MWW EPD’s while having a weaning weight ratio of 101. His dam has a WW ration of 106 and YW ratio 103 on 5 progeny. Lot 9’s dam is a full sibling to Lot 1’s dam. Hetro Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 36 Frame 6.7

2

EKR JAGER BOMB 026H Tattoo: 026H • BD: 2/2/20 Red • PB SM

SVS BROOKS 669D Sire: SVS BROOKS 834F SVS RED SASHA 66Z TNT GUNNER N208 Dam: CCE EKR MS WILDCAT 026X CCE EKR MS SPREAD 739T

EPDs

LOT 2

ASA# 3821155 Act. BW 98 Act. WW 848 Adj. WW 779 1/6 WT 1286 Adj. YW 1398 4.76 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.6 4.2 91.8 137 6.5 30.9 76.7 -.15 .82 104 105 3.76 108 76

If you are looking for an outcross red bull that’s going to sire scale busting calves look no further.

Jager Bomb took top honors with the highest actual weaning and yearling weights. He ranks in the top 10% for WW, YW, & MM EPD’s and top 3% for MWW EPD’s while boasting an 105 weaning weight ratio and a 109 yearling weight ratio. His proven dam had ratioed 107 for WW and 108 for YW on seven calves. Kaelberer Simmentals, out of North Dakota, bought 026H’s maternal brother EKR Mob Boss 026F. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.8

3

EKR LAW DAWG 101H Tattoo: 101H • BD: 2/26/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

LFE BOUNTY 3118Z Sire: WLB BOUNTY HUNTER 365C LFE BS MARY 26A MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR MS DENALI 101Y EKR MS RD DUKE 022K

EPDs

LOT 3

ASA# 3821306 Act. BW 92 Act. WW 744 Adj. WW 742 1/6 WT 1159 Adj. YW 1329 4.51 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 8.2 3.1 70.4 112.4 6 21.9 57 .09 .78 97 100 3.64 123 70

Outcross black bull out of a proven dam that has consistently ratioed 102 for WW on her calves. 101H ratioed 100 himself for WW and 104 for YW. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.8

4

EKR REMEDY 125H Tattoo: 125H • BD: 2/23/20 Hetero Black • 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 MX

ERIXON BITTEN 203A Sire: SAS ANTIDOTE F046 KBHR B377 TNT TOP CUT P274 Dam: CCE EKR MS TC 125Y CCE MS. TRAVELER 660S

EPDs

LOT 4

2

ASA# 3821261 Act. BW 99 Act. WW 752 Adj. WW 736 1/6 WT 1126 Adj. YW 1263 4.07 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 8.9 2.9 81.7 128.8 6.6 30.9 71.8 .02 .80 106 99 3.51 124 77

Predictability and performance in the pedigree with 125H, his proven dam produced the power house Dark Knight 125G last year that sold to Tracy Burgod. This dude boast being in the top 25% for WW & YW EPDs not to mention showing his maternal power for being in the top 3% for MM and top 10% for MWW EPDs. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 38 Frame 6.7

5

EKR KAVANAUGH 128H Tattoo: 128H • BD: 2/12/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

BDV TRUE GRIT 11X Sire: BBS TRUE JUSTICE B10 BBS MISS JUSTICE Z7 MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR MS KODIAK 128Y CCE EKR MS RED LINE 705T

EPDs

ASA# 3821257 Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

85 724 695

1/6 WT 1068 Adj. YW 1183 3.73 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 11.4 0.8 67.1 98.8 8.7 30 63.5 .04 .83 91 93 3.21 132 71

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A bull that should add some maternal to your cow herd. He ranks in the top 10% for MCE & MM EPDs all the while having a moderate birth weight. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.6

6

EKR KLONDIKE 143H Tattoo: 143H • BD: 2/25/20 Red • PB SM

MRL BLACK BEAR 79S Sire: MRL 128W MRL MISS 842S KS BRAVADO P68 Dam: CCE MS BRAVO 143Y CCE MISSTRESS 905W

EPDs

ASA# 3821271 Act. BW 96 Act. WW 766 Adj. WW 772 1/6 WT 1212 Adj. YW 1404 4.85 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.6 3.4 70.8 103.2 6.6 27.1 62.4 -.07 .73 102 104 3.8 116 67

LOT 6

Commercial cattlemen come running! If you want a red performance bull with from a proven cow check this guy out, he was gaining just a little over 5lbs a day and ratioed 104 for WW and 110 for YW. His dam ratioed 105 for WW and 106 for YW on her calves. Hetro Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 40 Frame 6.8

7

EKR PAROLEE 218H Tattoo: 218H • BD: 2/17/20 Hetero Black • 3/4 SM 3/16 AN 1/16 CS

LFE BOUNTY 3118Z Sire: WLB BOUNTY HUNTER 365C LFE BS MARY 26A TNT TOP CUT P274 Dam: CCE EKR MS TC 424Z 424

EPDs

ASA# 3821214 Act. BW 88 Act. WW 730 Adj. WW 691 1/6 WT 1048 Adj. YW 1139 3.46 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 9.1 2.6 79 130 5.8 13.4 52.8 .05 .72 93 93 3.22 113 70

Nice performance oriented bull with calving ease. He ranks in the top 20% for YW EPDs. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.4

WLB Bounty Hunter – Sire of Lot 7

8

EKR BANDIT 219H Tattoo: 219H • BD: 2/17/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

LFE GOTHAM 819Y Sire: LFE THE RIDDLER 323B LFE BS CHARO 23Y MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR MS KODIAK 219Z CCE EKR MS BARNY 434P

EPDs

ASA# 3821250 Act. BW 94 Act. WW 742 Adj. WW 711 1/6 WT 1164 Adj. YW 1307 4.59 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 5.3 4.5 85.3 131.5 6.1 23.9 66.5 .08 .83 99 95 3.52 122 77

LOT 8

If you are looking for an outcross black baldie power house this guy fits the bill. He ranks in the top 15% for YW & ADG EPD’s and top 20 % for WW EPDs, he had a 102 WW ratio. Hetro Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 38 Frame 6.3

3

9

EKR BULLET 228H Tattoo: 228H • BD: 2/17/20 Red • PB SM

IPU RED ZONE 82Y Sire: DKSR COACH D95 DCR MS REDGIE Z127 TNT GUNNER N208 Dam: CCE EKR MS MAGNUM 228Z CCE MS. DUTCHESS 618S

EPDs

LOT 9

A female producer with a performance kick, 228H ranks in the top 1% for MM and top 4% for MWW EPDs while having a 104 WW ratio. His dam is a full sibling to Lot 1’s damm. Homo Polled Non Diluter.

Scrotal 37 Frame 7

EKR BURLINGTON 231H Tattoo: 231H • BD: 2/16/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

LFE THE RIDDLER 323B Sire: EKR FREIGHT TRAIN 399E MRL MISS 2517Z TNT TOP CUT P274 Dam: CCE ERK MS TC 231Z CCE EKR. MS. SPREAD 629S

EPDs

LOT 10

EKR NORTH SLOPE 236H Tattoo: 236H • BD: 2/15/20 Red • PB SM

IPU RED WESTERN 49X Sire: MRL NORTHWESTERN 59E MRL MISS 5322C MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR YUKON ROSE 236Z CCE EKR MS TOM KAT 704T

EPDs

Act. BW 101 Act. WW 808 Adj. WW 776 1/6 WT 1150 Adj. YW 1262 3.72 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.9 4.6 80.9 110.9 6.3 35.5 75.9 -.08 .69 107 104 3.52 113 71

10

11

ASA# 3821186

ASA# 3821181 Act. BW 99 Act. WW 734 Adj. WW 700 1/6 WT 1174 Adj. YW 1322 4.78 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 4.3 5.8 87.2 136.7 5.3 23.7 67.3 -.01 .85 104 94 3.58 111 74

Out cross genetics here that will sure add pounds to a set of calves and give them style. He ranks in the top 10% for YW & ADG EPDs and top 15% for WW EPDs with a YW ratio of 103. His dam ratioed 102 for WW and 103 for YW on her calves. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 40 Frame 6.5

12

ASA# 3821196 Act. BW 94 Act. WW 700 Adj. WW 680 1/6 WT 1156 Adj. YW 1326 4.96 ADG

EKR TSUNAMI 245H Tattoo: 245H • BD: 2/21/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

GIBBS 0601X RAISINCAIN Sire: BBS HURRICANE D15 BBS TRUE RENEGADE B13 TNT TOP CUT P274 Dam: CCE EKR MS TC 245Z BDV VIOLA T43

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.7 3.2 67.5 97.9 4.1 26.8 60.5 .08 .70 100 91 3.52 119 68

EPDs

An outcross bull that ratioed 104 for YW, he also came in second for highest ADG. His proven dam has ratioed 101 for WW and 1021 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.4

CE 8

ASA# 3821193 Act. BW 100 Act. WW 828 Adj. WW 822 1/6 WT 1262 Adj. YW 1437 4.72 ADG

BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 4 96.5 147.2 5.6 24.9 73.1 -.02 1.20 107 110 3.91 126 83

Pump the brakes! This dude will sire a set of heavy feeder calves with ratios boasting 110 for WW and 112 for YW. He was our top WDA bull and his resume goes on to read in the top 3% for WW & YW EPDs and top 10% for ADG & MWW EPDs. His dam also boasts a ratio of 104 for WW and 112 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 41 Frame 6.8

13

EKR FIRST CLASS 246H Tattoo: 246H • BD: 2/22/20 Red • PB SM

MRL 91Y Sire: MRL THE STARTER 39C MRL MISS 3379A MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR MS KODIAK 246Z CCE MS LIGHTENING 821U

EPDs

ASA# 3821194 Act. BW 101 Act. WW 752 Adj. WW 734 1/6 WT 1092 Adj. YW 1214 3.7 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.4 4.3 69.4 102.5 2.9 34.8 69.4 .02 .89 107 99 3.39 120 67

Outcross maternal power red baldie that will sire some keeper females. He ranks in the top 2% for MM EPDs and top 15% for MWW EPDs, His dam ratioed 104 for WW on her progeny. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 36 Frame 6.5

4

14

EKR COAL TRAIN 284H Tattoo: 284H • BD: 2/23/20 Black • PB SM

LFE GOTHAM 819Y Sire: LFE THE RIDDLER 323B LFE BS CHARO 23Y KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Dam: CCEEKR WHITEDIAMOND284Z CCE EKR MS POWERFUL 715T

EPDs

ASA# 3821217 Act. BW 84 Act. WW 748 Adj. WW 741 1/6 WT 1114 Adj. YW 1259 3.98 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.3 1.9 83.1 132 4.7 28.7 70.2 .01 1.06 88 99 3.47 124 78

LOT 14

Outcross black that has nice birth to spread numbers. He ratioed 88 for BW and ranks in the top 10% for ADG, top 15 % for MM & MWW, and top 25% for WW EPDs. His dam has ratioed 102 for WW on her progeny. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.5

15

EKR FRONTIER 325H Tattoo: 325H • BD: 2/28/20 Red • PB SM

IPU RED WESTERN 49X Sire: MRL NORTHWESTERN 59E MRL MISS 5322C MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR MS YUKON 325A CCE MS LIGHTENING 624S

EPDs

ASA# 3821046 Act. BW 102 Act. WW 798 Adj. WW 798 1/6 WT 1122 Adj. YW 1255 ADG

3.52

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.8 3.8 73.8 105.7 3.1 29.6 66.4 .11 .73 108 107 3.55 118 72

Another red bull that will add maternal value to your herd while maintaining performance. He ranks in the top 15% for MM EPDs and ratioed 107 for WW. Is dam ratioed 103 for WW on her progeny. Homo Polled Diluter (use only on red cows). Scrotal 37 Frame 6.6

16

EKR TSUNAMI 327H Tattoo: 327H • BD: 2/23/20 Hetero Black • 3/4 SM 1/4 AR

GIBBS 0601X RAISINCAIN Sire: BBS HURRICANE D15 BBS TRUE RENEGADE B13 MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR YUKON ROSE 327A CCE EKR MS SPREAD 701T

EPDs

MRL Northwestern – Sire of Lot 15

ASA# 3821127 Act. BW 100 Act. WW 764 Adj. WW 741 1/6 WT 1120 Adj. YW 1242 3.87 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.2 4.6 81.7 124.9 4.6 23.8 64.6 .06 .87 106 99 3.49 119 74

LOT 16

A commercial cattlemans bull here that will sire the right kind of feeder calves. He boasts being in the top 25% for WW & MWW EPDs. Polled/ Scurred Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.7

17

EKR SUPREME 350H Tattoo: 350H • BD: 1/29/20 Black • PB SM

LFE THE RIDDLER 323B Sire: EKR FREIGHT TRAIN 399E MRL MISS 2517Z TNT TOP CUT P274 Dam: CCE EKR MS CUTTLES 350A CCE EKR MS BRAVO 028X

EPDs

ASA# 3821017 Act. BW 94 Act. WW 782 Adj. WW 714 1/6 WT 1152 Adj. YW 1238 4.02 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 8.2 2.6 80.2 122.5 7.5 27.4 67.4 -.11 .86 100 96 3.66 117 73

Outcross performance black genetics with a maternal kick on the offering here. 350H ranks in the top 20% for MCE & MM and top 25% for MWW EPDs. His proven dam has ratioed 106 for WW and 101 for YW on her progeny. 350H’s maternal brother last year sold to Tracy Burgod. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 40 Frame 6.7

Drew Ekstrum with his 2020 deer.

5

18

EKR ALFRED 370H Tattoo: 370H • BD: 2/16/20 Black • PB SM

LFE GOTHAM 819Y Sire: LFE THE RIDDLER 323B LFE BS CHARO 23Y LCHMN BRIGHT LIGHT L122L Dam: CCE EKR MS HOOSIER 370A CCE EKR MS TC 926W

EPDs

LOT 18

If you are looking for a bigger framed power bull to add pounds coming from a proved cow family mark him down on sale day. 370H ratioed 107 for WW and 105 for YW, while ranking in the top 2% for YW & ADG, 3% for WW, and 5% for MWW EPDs. His dam comes from the same cow family as Lot 4 and has ratioed 100 for WW and 105 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Homo Black. Scrotal 39 Frame 6.8

EKR CRIMSON 399H Tattoo: 399H • BD: 3/21/20 Red • PB SM

IPU RED ZONE 82Y Sire: DKSR COACH D95 DCR MS REDGIE Z127 IPU RED WESTERN 49X Dam: MRL MISS 2517Z MRL MISS 786W

EPDs

LOT 19

EKR EQUINOX 439H Tattoo: 439H • BD: 2/3/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

BDV TRUE GRIT 11X Sire: BBS TRUE JUSTICE B10 BBS MISS JUSTICE Z7 MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR MS ACADIA 439B CCE EKR MS TC 903W

EPDs

Act. BW 98 Act. WW 828 Adj. WW 794 1/6 WT 1212 Adj. YW 1337 4.17 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.2 3.6 96.3 152.5 6.5 26.4 74.5 .14 .93 104 107 3.7 132 87

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20

ASA# 3821144

ASA# 3821307 Act. BW Act. WW

96 714

Adj. WW 798 1/6 WT 1072 Adj. YW 1306 3.89 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.4 3.6 74.7 102.8 6.4 36.1 73.4 -.03 .76 102 107 3.65 119 70

Youngest bull in the pen but has been holding his own since day one. This red baldie outcross is a maternal brother to EKR Freight Train 399E that we raised. I believe he will a great female producing bull as the Coach daughters are starting to look promising as they come into production. He ranks in the top 1% for MM & 10% for MWW EPDs all the while showing 107 WW ratio and 102 YW ratio. His dam has ratioed 101 for WW and 103 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 35 ?

Frame 6.6

21

ASA# 3821274 Act. BW 98 Act. WW 744 Adj. WW 686 1/6 WT 1098 Adj. YW 1186 3.85 ADG

EKR RIGHT AWAY 441H Tattoo: 441H • BD: 2/12/20 Red • PB SM

DS BLACK ZINGER 141B Sire: BH RIGHT TIME 520E HF GFI QUEENOFDENIAL C42 TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 Dam: CCE EKR BETSY 441B CCE EKR MS VIXAN 912W

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.8 4.3 78.8 118.8 5.3 27 66.4 .02 .88 104 92 3.22 125 73

EPDs

Nice performance bull who’s dam has always been a consistent producer. Maternal brother working for James McCord. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scortal 35 Frame 6.6

ASA# 3821022 Act. BW 83 Act. WW 758 Adj. WW 712 1/6 WT 1124 Adj. YW 1230 3.98 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 11.9 0.9 76 115.3 7.8 20.5 58.4 .10 .83 87 96 3.39 134 77

Old school red genetics here, we used BH Right Time years ago that added performance . No exception here with him gaining over 4lbs a day. His birth to wean makes him a nice spread bull ratioing 87 for BW. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.4

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EKR ACDAI 458H Tattoo: 458H • BD: 2/22/20 Black • 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 3/32 AR 1/32 CS

COME AS U R RED ROCKET Sire: MRL MISSILE 138C MRL MISS 2423Z MRL 128W Dam: CCE EKR MS DENALI 458B 452

EPDs

LOT 22

ASA# 3821062 Act. BW 99 Act. WW 722 Adj. WW 693 1/6 WT 1052 Adj. YW 1157 3.59 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.4 3.5 75 108.7 2.5 21.6 59 -.02 .76 104 93 3.27 101 65

An eye appealing Missile son that will stamp your feeder calves with the phenotype you will like. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 39 Frame 6.4

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EKR JESTER 463H Tattoo: 463H • BD: 2/18/20 Black • PB SM

LFE GOTHAM 819Y Sire: LFE THE RIDDLER 323B LFE BS CHARO 23Y TRAXS SOLO Y39 Dam: CCE EKR MS SOLO 463B CCE EKR MS DICE 842U

EPDs

ASA# 3821020 98 742 713 1/6 WT 1120 Adj. YW 1246 4.11 ADG

Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 5.1 4.8 90.6 144.7 3.9 22.2 67.5 .18 .92 103 96 3.44 125 82

Another outcross Riddler son that everyone has been keen on the past several years. He ranks in the top 3% for ADG, 4% YW, 10% WW, & 25% for MWW EPDs. Homo Polled Homo Black. Scrotal 38 Frame 6.6

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EKR TOP DAWG 499H Tattoo: 499H • BD: 2/14/20 Black • PB SM

TNT FORTUNE BUILDER H122 Sire: TNT TOP CUT P274 MISS ARNOLD K2231 WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T Dam: JBS MS DEW IT RIGHT 227B JBS MISS FORWARD 851Z

EPDs

LFE The Ridler – Sire of Lot 23

ASA# 3821246 Act. BW 98 Act. WW 834 Adj. WW 806 1/6 WT 1264 Adj. YW 1415 4.67 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.4 3.7 93.2 141.6 5.2 20.6 67.1 -.18 .95 104 108 3.83 122 76

LOT 24

If you are looking for power and consistency with a touch of different genetics mark him high on your list. 499H tied in second for heaviest weaning weight and was the third heaviest for yearling weight, ratioing 108 for WW and 111 for YW. He ranks in the top 5% for WW, 10% YW, 15% ADG, & 25% for MWW EPDs. His no miss dam comes from Benda Simmentals, boasting a BW ratio 96, WW ratio 102, and YW ratio 102 on her progeny. Homo Black Homo Polled. Scrotal 38 Frame 6.8

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EKR DURANGO 506H Tattoo: 506H • BD: 2/20/20 Red • PB SM

LFE THE RIDDLER 323B Sire: EKR FREIGHT TRAIN 399E MRL MISS 2517Z TRAXS DEADWOOD A82 Dam: CCE EKR MS KEYSTONE 506C CCE EKR MS TC 069X

EPDs

ASA# 3821090 Act. BW 101 Act. WW 738 Adj. WW 721 1/6 WT 1104 Adj. YW 1237 3.98 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 4.9 4.8 80.4 123.6 3.9 28.2 68.4 .08 .89 108 97 3.41 114 74

LOT 25

A neat outcross non diluter red bull with added performance gaining almost 4 lbs a day. His dam ratios 102 for WW on her progeny. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 41 Frame 6.7

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EKR MANAGER 520H Tattoo: 520H • BD: 2/13/20 Red • PB SM

IPU RED ZONE 82Y Sire: DKSR COACH D95 DCR MS REDGIE Z127 CCE EKR PLAINSMAN 770A Dam: CCE EKR MS LAURA 520C CCE EKR MS YUKON 215Z

EPDs

ASA# 3821093 Act. BW 97 Act. WW 784 Adj. WW 750 1/6 WT 1110 Adj. YW 1209 3.54 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 5.8 5.5 82.3 118.2 6 38.6 79.7 -.02 .79 103 101 3.35 118 73

A maternal bull that should produce nice replacement heifers while still giving a kick of performance.

520H ranks in the top 1% for MM & MWW EPDs and had a 101 WW ratio. His dam ratios 103 for WW on her progeny. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 36 Frame 6.5

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EKR POWER UP 532H Tattoo: 532H • BD: 2/15/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

LFE GOTHAM 819Y Sire: LFE THE RIDDLER 323B LFE BS CHARO 23Y 3D RED POWER 150Z Dam: CCE EKR MS POWER LOAD 532C CCE EKR MS SHOT GUN 836U

EPDs

LOT 27

EKR BARON 608H Tattoo: 608H • BD: 2/14/20 Red • PB SM

THSF FREEDOM 300N Dam: CCE EKR MELANIA 608D CCE EKR MS KLONDIKE 112Y

EPDs

LOT 28

EKR WESTERN FRONT 614H Tattoo: 614H • BD: 2/6/20 Red • PB SM

JBS MR PACE 010B Dam: CCE EKR MS POCONO 614D CCE EKR MS RUSH 331A

EPDs

LOT 29

TRAXS DEADWOOD A82 Dam: CCE EKR MADAMME 622D CCE EKR MS TC 819U

EPDs

ASA# 3821102 Act. BW 94 Act. WW 768 Adj. WW 748 1/6 WT 1128 Adj. YW 1255 3.91 ADG

Another high maternal Coach son who ranks in the top 1% for MM and 4% for MWW EPDs with a WW ratio of 100. His dam ratios 101 for WW on her progeny. Hetro Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 36 Frame 6.6

IPU RED WESTERN 49X Sire: MRL NORTHWESTERN 59E MRL MISS 5322C

LFE THE RIDDLER 323B Sire: EKR FREIGHT TRAIN 399E MRL MISS 2517Z

741

1/6 WT 1132 Adj. YW 1260 4 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.2 3 78.2 113.9 6.8 37 76 -.09 .82 101 100 3.42 119 72

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EKR FREIGHTER 622H

97 764

Another Riddler son that has the phenotype with the power to back him up. The outcross bull ranks in the top 10% for WW, YW, & MWW, 15% for ADG, and 25% for MM EPDs. Homo Polled Hetro Black.

Scrotal 39 Frame 6.6

IPU RED ZONE 82Y Sire: DKSR COACH D95 DCR MS REDGIE Z127

Tattoo: 622H • BD: 2/16/20 Hetero Black • PB SM

Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 4.9 4.8 92.6 139.4 5.9 26.8 73 .03 .92 103 99 3.44 118 80

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ASA# 3821185

ASA# 3821168 Act. BW 91 Act. WW 794 Adj. WW 754 1/6 WT 1236 Adj. YW 1378 4.8 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 10.5 1.4 77.7 113.4 5 28.2 67.1 .18 .97 99 101 3.66 133 80

A powerful Northwestern son gaining almost 5lbs a day, he ratioed 101 for WW and 108 for YW. His dam ratios 100 for WW and 108 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.5

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ASA# 3821119 Act. BW 103 Act. WW 752 Adj. WW 738 1/6 WT 1184 Adj. YW 1347 4.7 ADG

EKR GORDON 643H Tattoo: 643H • BD: 2/23/20 Black • PB SM

LFE GOTHAM 819Y Sire: LFE THE RIDDLER 323B LFE BS CHARO 23Y CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z Dam: CCE EKR MIRANDA 643D CCE EKR MS BRAVO 145Y

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 4.2 5.3 82.6 127.5 3.8 28.8 70.1 .04 .90 111 99 3.61 112 74

EPDs

ASA# 3821084 Act. BW 100 Act. WW 768 Adj. WW 787 1/6 WT 1148 Adj. YW 1324 4.13 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.7 4.1 99.1 152.1 6 23.7 73.2 .13 .99 109 106 3.58 131 87

If you want to add performance and consistency into your calves don’t over look this guy. The dam is a maternal sister to Lot 43s dam. 643H’s grand dam is also the sire of the high performance Riddler son Robert Bosworh bought last year. He ranks in the top 2% for WW & YW, 4% for ADG, and 10% for MWW EPDs while ratioing 106 for WW and 104 for YW. His dam ratios 101 for WW and 104 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.6

An outcross bull out of Freight Train that possesses maternal and power. He ranks in the top 15% for MM and MWW EPDs and ratioed 105 for YW. His dam ratios 102 for WW and 105 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 63.6

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EKR REDSTONE 713H Tattoo: 713H • BD: 2/18/20 Red • PB SM

MRL 91Y Sire: MRL THE STARTER 39C MRL MISS 3379A TRAXS DEADWOOD A82 Dam: EKR CALAMITY 713E CCE MS RED CLOUD 337A

EPDs

ASA# 3821290 Act. BW 95 Act. WW 730 Adj. WW 749 1/6 WT 1074 Adj. YW 1234 3.87 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.9 3.5 77.4 116.4 2.2 32.5 71.1 .03 1.08 104 101 3.44 123 74

LOT 32

A maternal bull that ranks in the top 4% for MM and 15% for MWW while ratioing 101 for WW. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.5

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EKR DOUBLE AGENT 729H ASA# 3821295 Tattoo: 729H • BD: 2/14/20 Red • PB SM

TNT BOOTLEGGER Z268 Sire: MRL CAPONE 130B MRL MISS 836W KUNTZ SHERIFF 8A Dam: EKR MS LAWMAN 729E CCE EKR MS POWERFUL 811U

EPDs

Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

95 834 837

1/6 WT 1274 Adj. YW 1457 4.78 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 7.3 4 85.8 130.9 3.4 30 72.8 -.03 .92 106 112 3.86 112 76

LOT 33

If you like length, depth of body, and performance look now further! RED HERD SIRE PROSPECT!!

729H had the highest WW ratio 112, and YW ratio 114 and the second highest actual YW, second highest WDA, and tied for second highest actual WW. He ranks in the top 10% for MM & MWW, 15% for YW, and 20% for WW & ADG EPDs. His young dam boasts a 108 WW ratio and 114 YW ratio on her progeny. Homo Polled Non Diluter. Scrotal 42 Frame 6.8

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EKR KOOTENAI 736H Tattoo: 736H • BD: 2/8/20 Black • PB SM

LFE THE RIDDLER 323B Sire: EKR FREIGHT TRAIN 399E MRL MISS 2517Z RBS BOISE B63 Dam: EKR MS IDAHO 736E CCE EKR MS TC 027X

EPDs

ASA# 3821122 Act. BW 96 Act. WW 784 Adj. WW 773 1/6 WT 1182 Adj. YW 1334 4.33 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.8 4 85 125.5 5.2 26.8 69.2 .01 .94 107 104 3.63 118 76

LOT 34

A different pedigreed homo black bull that packs in some performance. He ratioed 104 both for WW & YW, he also ranks in the top 20% for WW & MWW, 25% for YW & ADG EPDs. His dam ratios 100 for WW and 104 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Homo Black. Scrotal 39 Frame 6.7

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EKR MAGISTRATE 743H Tattoo: 743H • BD: 3/1/20 Black • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

BDV TRUE GRIT 11X Sire: BBS TRUE JUSTICE B10 BBS MISS JUSTICE Z7 G D A R OSCAR 711 Dam: EKR MS OSCAR 743E CCE EKR MS 680 160Y

EPDs

ASA# 3821291 Act. BW 85 Act. WW 704 Adj. WW 732 1/6 WT 1002 Adj. YW 1148 3.24 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 12.3 0.7 72.8 109.7 7.5 30.3 66.7 .20 .77 93 98 3.19 128 74

A nice bull with a set of balanced EPDs and maternal kick. He ranks in the top 4% for MM and 20% for MWW EPDs. His dam ratioed 103 for WW on her progeny. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 35 Frame 6.3

LOT 33

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EKR MR BURLINGTON 770H ASA# 3821113 Tattoo: 770H • BD: 2/1/20 Black • PB SM

LFE THE RIDDLER 323B Sire: EKR FREIGHT TRAIN 399E MRL MISS 2517Z CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z Dam: EKR BUNNY 770E CCE MS PHALTLESS 906W EPDs

LOT 36

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 6.5 4.4 87.1 129.1 4.1 27.7 71.2 .16 .83 107 105 3.68 128 81

Powerful Freight Train son that boast a WW ratio of 105 and YW ratio of 106, while ranking in the top 15% for WW & MWW and top 20% for YW & MM EPDs. His Cowboy Cut dam ratios 102 for WW and 106 for YW on her progeny. Homo Polled Homo Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.7

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EKR TORNADO 772H Tattoo: 772H • BD: 2/19/20 Black • 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 AR

GIBBS 0601X RAISINCAIN Sire: BBS HURRICANE D15 BBS TRUE RENEGADE B13 S A V 8180 TRAVELER 004 Dam: EKR MISS TARO 772E CCE EKR MS TC 947W

EPDs

LOT 37

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EKR ANTIDOTE 792H Tattoo: 792H • BD: 2/10/20 Black • PB SM

ERIXON BITTEN 203A Sire: SAS ANTIDOTE F046 KBHR B377 CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z Dam: EKR CRUEL GIRL 792E CCE EKR MS KODIAK 383A

EPDs

Act. BW 97 Act. WW 818 Adj. WW 781 1/14 WT 1230 Adj. YW 1361 4.48 ADG

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ASA# 3821105 Act. BW 89 Act. WW 768 Adj. WW 760 1/14 WT 1086 Adj. YW 1203 3.46 ADG

BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 1.6 82.6 126.4 6.9 27.1 68.4 .09 .73 97 102 3.34 122 76

A SimAngus™ Hurricane son that boasts an excellent set of EPDs, ranking him in the top 15% for MM & MWW and top 25% for WW & YW. He ratioed 102 for WW and his 004 Dam ratios 109 on her progeny. Homo Polled Homo Black. Scrotal 40 Frame 6.4

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ASA# 3821234 Act. BW 84 Act. WW 740 Adj. WW 728 1/14 WT 1052 Adj. YW 1166 3.39 ADG

EKR SITKA ATHLETE 803HASA# 3821143 Tattoo: 803H • BD: 2/2/20 Hetero Black • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

SITZ TOP GAME 561X Sire: VA TOP GAME 561X-7128 VA CHLOE 0097 MRL CAPONE 130B Dam: EKR MS SITKA MAFIA 803F CCE KLONDIKE RED 103Y

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 12.9 0.6 75.5 110.4 6.8 31.6 69.3 .22 .81 93 98 3.15 143 81

EPDs

A maternal bull out of the stylish Anitdote. He ranks in the top 5% for MM and top 20% for MWW. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.3

Act. BW 86 Act. WW 724 Adj. WW 712 1/14 WT 1064 Adj. YW 1182 3.69 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 10.2 1.7 74.1 119.8 6.7 23.8 60.8 .28 .61 97 96 3.11 121 75

A SimAngus™ out of one our new Angus heifer bulls. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 35 Frame 6.1

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EKR GRECO 804H Tattoo: 804H • BD: 2/1/20 Hetero Black • 3/8 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 AR

SITZ TOP GAME 561X Sire: VA TOP GAME 561X-7128 VA CHLOE 0097 MRL CAPONE 130B Dam: EKR MS SICILY 804F CCE EKR MS KLONDIKE 107Y

EPDs

LOT 40

ASA# 3821169 Act. BW 80 Act. WW 746 Adj. WW 726 1/14 WT 1138 Adj. YW 1270 4.26 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 10.4 1.2 77.1 124 6.4 23.9 62.4 .28 .62 90 97 3.32 118 75

A 3/4 brother to Lot 39, buy the pair for consistency in your calf crop. Hetro Black Homo Polled. Scrotal 41 Frame 6.1

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EKR DIVISION I 805H Tattoo: 805H • BD: 2/7/20 Hetero Black • 3/8 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 AR

SITZ TOP GAME 561X Sire: VA TOP GAME 561X-7128 VA CHLOE 0097 DKSR COACH D95 Dam: EKR MS MASCOT 805F CCE EKR RED BEARD 119Y

EPDs

ASA# 3821128 91 750 750 1/14 WT 1146 Adj. YW 1299 4.3 ADG

Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 9.1 2.8 79.7 123.7 6.6 27.9 67.6 .28 .64 102 101 3.4 117 75

A commercial cattleman's bull! Gaining almost 4 1/2 lbs a day this guy had a WW ratio of 101 and YW ratio of 102. He ranks in the top 15% for MM & MWW for EPDs. Hetro Black Polled/Scurred. Scrotal 37 Frame 6.2

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EKR OPEN RNAGE 834H Tattoo: 834H • BD: 2/7/20 Black • 3/8 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 AR

S OPEN COUNTRY 4153 Sire: VA OPEN COUNTRY 4153-7094 VA PRIDE 4145-2145 RBS BOISE B63 Dam: EKR MS TATER TOT 834F CCE EKR MS TC 122Y

EPDs

ASA# 3821029 Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

79 738

735 1/14 WT 1122 Adj. YW 1267 4.17 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 13.4 -0.6 74.8 114.3 9.5 25.9 63.2 .18 .57 88 99 3.33 121 73

LOT 42

Probably the best phenotypical SimAngus™ bull in the offering this year, he is out of our other new Angus heifer bull. He comes with nice performance like all the bull out of first calf heifers. Homo Polled Hetro Black. Scrotal 6.1 Frame 37

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EKR OPEN ROAD 835H Tattoo: 835H • BD: 2/14/20 Black • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

S OPEN COUNTRY 4153 Sire: VA OPEN COUNTRY 4153-7094 VA PRIDE 4145-2145 LFE THE RIDDLER 323B Dam: EKR COUNTESS EVA 835F CCE EKR MS BRAVO 145Y

EPDs

ASA# 3821047

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Act. BW 89 Act. WW 700 Adj. WW 726 1/14 WT 1166 Adj. YW 1375 5.07 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 10.3 1.7 81.6 130.8 7.9 22.8 63.6 .21 .55 100 97 3.53 120 77

This guy will find friends sale day! His dam is a maternal sister to the Lot 31 dam. Consistency on the cow side through and through. This guy earned the gold medal for highest ADG and has a YW ratio of 107. He ranks in the top 20% for YW & top 25% for WW EPDs. DNA Pending. Scrotal 39 Frame 6.3

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EKR TELLURIDE 854H Tattoo: 854H • BD: 1/30/20 Black • PB SM

HOOK`S BOZEMAN 8B Sire: COLORADO BRIDLE BIT E752 BRIDLE BIT MISS B452 CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z Dam: EKR COWGIRL 854F CCE EKR MS KEYSTONE 506C

EPDs

ASA# 3821325 Act. BW 86 Act. WW 720 Adj. WW 720 1/14 WT 1084 Adj. YW 1231 3.96 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 14.4 0.3 79 117.2 8.5 23.1 62.5 .26 .89 98 97 3.14 146 84

LOT 44

A well balanced EPD profile on the Colorado sired bull out of a first calf heifer, calving ease with some performance. His dam is a maternal sister to Lot 25, consistency is what we look for. Homo Black Homo Polled. Scrotal 38 Frame 6.3

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EKR FIRST STRIKE 895H Tattoo: 895H • BD: 1/26/20 Black • PB SM

WELSH`S WARSAW 312Z Sire: HART STATE OF WAR 056C HART MISS 102A R PLUS VENOM 4006B Dam: MRL MISS 8583F MRL MISS 666U

EPDs

LOT 45

ASA# 3821323 Act. BW Act. WW Adj. WW

92 778 770

1/14 WT 1130 Adj. YW 1267 3.83 ADG

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW MB REA BWratio WWratio WDA API TI 12.3 1.9 88.5 132.8 7.8 28.8 73 -.12 .89 106 103 3.24 127 79

Out cross performance bull out of a first calf heifer I bought from MRL in Canada. He ratioed 103 for WW and ranks in the top 10% for MWW, top 15% for WW, YW & MM, ant top 20% for ADG & MCE EPDs. Homo Polled Homo Black. Scrotal 36 Frame 6.9

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Quick Reference to ASA EPDs and $ Indexes Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available

for co mparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires’ EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their p rogeny. For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and –5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving fro m -5 to +10 y ields 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 mo re 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-ran king chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank h im relat ive 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.)

Average Daily Gai n (ADG): Pounds of postweaning daily weight gain.

Back Fat (B F): Inches of backfat.

Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight.

Cal vi ng Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers.

Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight.

Docility (DOC): Percent of offspring achiev ing a docile (1) score.

Maternal Cal ving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters.

Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk.

Marbling (MRB): Marb ling score.

Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth.

Ri beye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye.

Warner -Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a steak.

Stayability (S TAY): Percent of daughters remain ing in the cowherd at 6 years of age.

Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per co w exposed under a terminal-sire scenario. (See belo w for more details.)

Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.

Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.

Yiel d 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 co mputation, $ indexes blend EPDs and e conomics 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 (b red to both Angus first -calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remain ing 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 wh ich index to use; if you’re keep ing 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 co mpared to another. Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull co mpared to another. For examp le, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an ext ra $6,000 over a +50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 d iff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile-ran king chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the population. For percentile rankings or more detailed informat ion about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org.

Important disclaimer : DO NOT co mpare index values of purebreds of different breeds, hybrids of different breed composition or purebreds with hybrids — our system was not developed to make valid comparison among these groups. Therefore, you must first determine the breed and breed composition appropriate for your herd and use index values to compare animals within that population.

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