OUR ANNUAL SALE WILL CONSIST OF: 50 Fall & Yearling Hereford Bulls 30 Commercial Hereford Heifers - Can be registered 70 F1 Baldy Heifers
FEBURARY 24, 2024 Join us at our calving barn to preview sale cattle, then take a quick trip into town for a prime rib lunch and refreshments. Noon to 5 P.M. Barn is located 1 mile east of Clearwater, NE on HWY 275. The Clearwater Cafe on Main Street will be the lunch location.
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MARCH 3, 2024 Cattle available for viewing all afternoon at the Atkinson Livestock Market.
MARCH 4, 2024 SALE DAY! Atkinson Livestock Market Lunch at the sale barn at noon. Sale starts at 1 p.m. CST. Online at DVAuction.com
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TRAVEL AND LODGING Nearby airports: Rock County Airport - Bassett, NE The O’Neill Municipal - John L Baker Field - 0’Neill, NE Lodging: Sandhillls Guest House Motel - Atkinson, NE There are several options in O’Neill, NE
The Kester Family
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Tyler, Lindsey, Burk & Kase Cody, Katie & Barrett
e are pleased to invite W you to our Annual Sale, where we will be offering an exceptional set of Hereford bulls and
The cattle business is thriving, and we are proud to be a part of it. In January, we attended the NWSS in Denver, where we enjoyed networking with fellow Hereford breeders from across the nation. We came back to a snowy home, which is welcome for the moisture, but challenging for the sale preparation.
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We look forward to seeing you soon! Kester Herefords
Tyler & Lindsey Kester Cody & Katie Kester
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This year, we are excited to again include a selection of Valley Creek Ranch bulls and heifers in our sale. We are grateful for our collaboration with the McGee Family and their contribution to our operation. This partnership provides our customers with a unique opportunity to access a diverse range of quality cattle in one sale. We will sorely miss our friend Scott who we unfortunately lost a few months ago.
If you cannot make it to our open house on February 24th, we will have videos available on our website, kesterherefords.com, and on DVAuction.com before our sale. Please feel free to contact us or visit us anytime to discuss Hereford cattle!
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heifers. This offering reflects our commitment to producing superior genetics and phenotypes that meet the highest standards of the industry.
On February 24th, we will host an open house at our calving facility east of Clearwater, NE on HWY 275. We will serve certified Hereford prime rib for lunch, along with plenty of refreshments. This is a great chance to see the entire Kester Herefords program, including spring cows, fall pairs, herd bulls, and sale cattle.
Monday March 4, 2024 Atkinson Livestock Market Lunch at the sale barn at noon Sale starts at 1 p.m. CST Online at DVAuction.com
TERMS & CONDITIONS Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder and becomes the responsibility of the purchaser as soon as sold. The auctioneer will settle any disputes from the auction block. The cattle sell under the terms and conditions as recommended by the American Hereford Association. INTERNET BIDDING Online bidding will take place at DVAuction.com. Please register ahead of the sale start time. GUARANTEE Bulls selling for more than $3,000 are guaranteed from the first turnout against breeding injury. Claims must be made before Sept 1, 2024 and vet checked. Breeding season ends 90 days after first turnout of bull. Credit will be the purchase price less salvage value. Credit can be applied to a replacement bull (if available) or on next year’s sale. Buyer will keep all salvage value of bull. Please notify us as soon as possible of any injury. This is not mortality insurance, nor does it cover death of the animal.
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DELIVERY Free delivery on bulls within 200 miles of Clearwater, NE. Delivery will begin one week after the sale. Please contact us for delivery arrangements. TRUCKING DISCOUNT Bring your trailer the day of the sale and receive $50 off each bull you take home with you. VIDEOS To view sale cattle videos visit: www.kesterherefords.com or DVAuction.com.
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LIABILITY All persons who attend our open house and/or this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise, for their safety and wellbeing. The owner, staff and sellers assume no liability for property loss or any accident or injury that may occur. HERD HEALTH Bulls are scrotal measured and have been ultrasounded. Bulls will be fertility tested by sale day.
We are excited to offer select bulls and heifers from Valley Creek Ranch. Learn more about their operation at valleycreekranch.net.
Valley Creek Ranch - The McGee Family Judy or Blake McGee Melissa & Brandon Buehler Darci & Mick Pesek
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Justin Stout, Auctioneer: 913-645-5136 Chris Beutler, Livestock Digital: 402-380-8244 Alan Sears, Western Ag Reporter: 970-396-7521 Joe Rickabaugh, Hereford World: 785-633-3188 Aaron Friedt, American Hereford Association: 701-590-9597
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Sale Day Phones Sale Barn Office: 402-925-5141 Tyler Kester: 402-750-6163 Cody Kester: 402-750-3419 Bill Kester: 402-750-2818 Blake McGee: 402-310-8881 Melissa McGee Buehler: 402-239-9712 Wes Kilmurry: 402-340-4225 Tad Judge: 402-340-6839
Lot 1, K95 KESTER HEREFORDS
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KEST 114F 0016 ESPON K95 K95
9/6/2022
P
44449715
BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153 RST FINAL PRINT 0016 RST MS X651 TESTED 8032
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CRR 028X SCREENSHOT 511 WK MS C15 511 MARY 114F WK MISS RADEEN 38P 5101F ET
KEST E15 106H LINK K97 K97
9/10/2022
P
44456141
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET JDH AH LINCOLN 106H ET AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z
GO 8019 ANDY Y117 WK MS 91 Y117 ANDREA E15 WK MISS VICKY 3059
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
65
0.7
2.5
80
126
40
75
4.1
3.8
70
111
28
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
79
0.022
0.64
0.08
526
134
62
0.022
0.46
0.07
424
136
Big ribbed, dark red, fully pigmented, athletic bull that only becomes more attractive when you study his moderate BW and explosive Growth EPDs
Powerful from the ground up! Study this long sided Lincoln son from every angle and you’ll find a fault free bull sure to sire elite females and scale crushing sons
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KEST 94 0016 INKJET K98 K98
9/10/2022
BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153 RST FINAL PRINT 0016 RST MS X651 TESTED 8032
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44449717
CRR ABOUT TIME 743 WK MS 52F AT LINDSEY 1N ET WK MISS ONLINE 4077
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
65
12.4
-1.7
58
86
MM 26
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
55
0.062
0.48
0.15
459
108
Clean made son of Final print from a big time female backed by maternal quality and proven performance
KEST G38 9359 KRACKE K96 K96
9/10/2022
P
44449716
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET UPS ENDURE 9359 ET UPS MISS SENSATION 2277 ET
WK MR 73 10Y CHIEF 9E WK MS 94 9E KESTER G38 WK MS 52F AT LINDSEY 1N ET
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
65
-1.5
2.6
63
101
33
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
64
0.012
0.66
0.1
468
117
If your looking for a conservatively marked easy fleshing bull to add growth, keep our eye on this bull
KEST C18 0122 MARK K105 K105
10/1/2022
P
44532924
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
THM DURANGO 4037 WK MISS DANDY 38P 5010F ET WK MISS ENHANCER 5035
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
85
4.8
1.3
54
87
28
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
55
0.052
0.15
0.21
442
113
Youngest fall bull in the KH pen that reads right and the ground. Have confidence in his structural correctness and fleshing ability to add profitablily by efficiency and performance
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Lot 5, K105
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KEST 73 106H OMAHA 456L 456L
2/14/2023
P
44456127
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET JDH AH LINCOLN 106H ET AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z
WK KESTERS ACE 8054 WK MISS ACELYNN 1068 WK FANCY MAXINE 7096
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
85
2
1.3
62
97
MM 33
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
64
0.052
0.26
0.34
440
145
The tried and true 73 dam has produced 2 sale topping sons thus far, and mating with the exciting young Lincoln sire is a match! Trust in the fertility, longevity, and maternal quality in this bull to produce top notch baldy cattle.
Lot 6, 456L
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KEST 96F H56 RIMFIRE 457L 457L
2/14/2023
P
44449060
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
CRR 028X SCREENSHOT 511 WK MS 20D 1511 MARY 96F WK MS SUPER EASY 3001 4003 20D
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
90
8.1
4.6
72
116
37
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
73
0.032
0.83
0.05
553
132
NWSS pen bull sired by the shapely OKIE H56. 457L is the highest performing yearling in the sale!
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KEST 31D 1443 HALSEY 461L ET 461L
2/17/2023
ACT BW
8
P
44449694
EFBEEF RESOLUTE CEO H WMS THOMAS COUNTY 1443 ET H MS EXCEL 7945 ET
PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 WK MS ALWAYS EASY 2053 EZ 31D WK MISS ACELYNN 2053
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
11.7
3.2
66
111
34
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
67
0.032
0.57
0.27
476
150
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NWSS pen bull sired by Thomas County. Big topped, well balanced bull deep made from fore rib to flank. His dam is nearly perfect uddered. Have confidence in retaining all of his heifer progeny
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Lot 8, 461L
KEST 31D TC TWO BUCKS 465L ET 465L
2/17/2023
EFBEEF RESOLUTE CEO H WMS THOMAS COUNTY 1443 ET H MS EXCEL 7945 ET
ACT BW
P
44449696
PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 WK MS ALWAYS EASY 2053 EZ 31D WK MISS ACELYNN 2053
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
8.5
3.9
74
124
39
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
76
0.042
0.66
0.23
446
107
Stylish, sound made son of Thomas County
Lot 9, 465L
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KEST 266H H56 BIG BLOCK 460L 460L
2/17/2023
P
44449063
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET WK MS 71 173D KESTER 266H ET WK MISS TIMELY 2074
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
85
7.1
2.5
70
101
36
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
71
0.032
0.8
0.19
477
102
Muscle, mass, middle...Big Block is the most fitting name we could find for a bull with his stoutness
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Lot 10, 460L
KEST 57 H56 OKIE 462L 462L
2/17/2023
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
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44449065
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET WK MISS HANNA S5071A WK MISS TIMELY 2074
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
85
4.1
0.6
49
71
MM 36
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
61
0.042
0.57
0.01
416
149
Tired of flat muscled, plain cattle? This big time shapely bull will be sure to change that in his progeny
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KEST 193G H56 OKIE 464L 464L
2/17/2023
P
44449066
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
AMC 0103 10Y TOWN HALL 1D WK MS 45 1D KESTER 193G WK MISS MAXINE 7091
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
83
3
1.6
59
92
37
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
66
0.042
0.37
-0.05
523
148
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Lot 12, 464L
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KEST 313J 106H OMAHA 467L ET 467L
2/18/2023
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET JDH AH LINCOLN 106H ET AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z
ACT BW
P
44456128
WK MR 72 173D RAGNAR 150F ET KEST 170G 150F RAGNAR 313J WK MS 64E 511 KESTER 170G
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
4.9
1.7
73
114
41
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
78
0.012
0.81
0.23
514
153
The heifer safe option of the 313J x Lincoln sibs. This flush has been a slam dunk. High selling spring heifer on our fall sale was a full sib
Lot 13, 467L
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From a very efficient and highly efficient cow family. Sure to produce fleshing ability and udder quality.
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KEST 71 TRIPLE DUECE 471L ET 471L
2/19/2023
BR CURRENCY 8144 ET PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 PR 144U RAMONA 0003 ET
ACT BW
CRR ABOUT TIME 743 WK MISS TIMELY 2074 WK EASY MAXINE 8036
CE
BW
WW
YW
3.1
3.5
63
98
39
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
70
0
0.45
0.14
388
136
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KEST 132F 9359 DONNIE 469L 469L
2/19/2023
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KEST 15 9359 GRANT 475L P
44449701
TH 403A 475Z PIONEER 358C ET BLAIR’S 358C 15C IRON WILL 7G HAROLDSON’S AD JESSICA 48Y 15C
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET WK MS 83 Z311 KESTER 132F ET WK MISS MADDY 4071
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
92
4.3
3.3
71
115
34
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
69
0.052
0.73
0.45
611
186
If you’re after a bull with carcass merit, here is your bull! 469L is in top 1% for Certified Hereford Beef index!
Lot 15, 469L
2/20/2023
P
44449698
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET UPS ENDURE 9359 ET UPS MISS SENSATION 2277 ET
475L
MM
A tried and true mating that has produced many great full sibs. From county fair banners to Fort Worth division winner, this pedigree has performed with the best and done it in style!
Lot 14, 471L
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H
44449080
17 476L
WK KESTERS OAK 1098 WK MISS ACELYNNS OAK 2016 WK MISS ACELYNN 1036
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
95
5.5
3.5
52
90
27
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
53
0.072
0.66
0.12
332
126
KEST 71 4003 HAMMER 476L ET 2/20/2023
BR CURRENCY 8144 ET PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 PR 144U RAMONA 0003 ET
ACT BW
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Dark red all the way to the ground. Out of a 12 yr old cow still in production.
CRR ABOUT TIME 743 WK MISS TIMELY 2074 WK EASY MAXINE 8036
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
5.3
3.1
60
96
31
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
61
0
0.53
0.08
495
120
A tried and true mating that has produced many great full sibs. From county fair banners to Fort Worth division winner, this pedigree has performed with the best and done it in style!
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KEST 313J 106H CHOPPER 478L ET 478L
2/21/2023
ACT BW
P
44456131
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET JDH AH LINCOLN 106H ET AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z
Lot 18, 478L
P
44449086
WK MR 72 173D RAGNAR 150F ET KEST 170G 150F RAGNAR 313J WK MS 64E 511 KESTER 170G
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
2.3
3.8
84
137
37
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
79
0.022
1
0.07
482
162
One of Tyler’s Favorites! This bull is extremely attractive. If you like EPD’s, take a look! When analyzing the epd’s of bw, yw, and rea. There are only 2 bulls in the entire industry born in 2023 that are sub 4 bw, above 135 yw, and above .95 REA. Chopper is truely an industry leader!!
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KEST 98F 7G GRANT 483L ET 483L
P
44449092
2/22/2023
TH 403A 475Z PIONEER 358C ET BLAIR’S 358C 15C IRON WILL 7G HAROLDSON’S AD JESSICA 48Y 15C
CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 WK MS 103 1109 KESTER 98F WK FRANNY 3060
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
98
1.3
4.2
66
110
MM 29
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
62
0.052
0.42
0.08
411
112
Big time growth bull. Guaranteed to increase weaning weights!
Lot 19, 483L
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KEST 279H H56 OKIE 484L 484L
2/22/2023
P
44449093
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET WK MS 71 173D KESTER 279H ET WK MISS TIMELY 2074
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
82
8.7
1.3
58
91
MM 39
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
68
0.072
0.68
0.05
451
129
Dark cherry red bull that is the epitome of muscle shape. This is an own son of OKIE H56, which was our high selling bull on the 2022 production sale
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Lot 20, 484L
KEST C15 7G GRANT 492L ET 492L
2/24/2023
TH 403A 475Z PIONEER 358C ET BLAIR’S 358C 15C IRON WILL 7G HAROLDSON’S AD JESSICA 48Y 15C
ACT BW
P
44449098
KJ HVH 33N REDEEM 485T ET WK MISS RADEEN 38P 5101F ET WK MISS ENHANCER 5035
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
1.6
3.6
69
122
26
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
60
0.042
0.46
0.16
414
128
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KEST 313J 106H OMAHA 493L ET 493L
2/25/2023
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET JDH AH LINCOLN 106H ET AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z
ACT BW
P
44456136
WK MR 72 173D RAGNAR 150F ET KEST 170G 150F RAGNAR 313J WK MS 64E 511 KESTER 170G
CE
BW
WW
YW
6.3
2.5
79
124
MM 34
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
74
0
0.94
0.08
360
98
If you’re after a Lincoln son, 493L is probably of most balanced and complete.
Lot 22, 493L
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The last son of the c15 dam is as big ribbed and efficient as the best she has ever produced!
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KEST 77 H56 OKIE 494L 494L
2/25/2023
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
THR THOR 4029 WK THERESA 3045 WK MISS MAXINE 7091
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
92
1.7
1.7
52
84
27
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
53
0.022
0.45
-0.09
428
136
Rugged and loose hided bull that walks like a cat. Guaranteed fertility!! 494L is out of a 11 yr old cow that has had 9 consecutive AI bred calves!
Lot 23, 494L
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P
44449103
KEST 4 H56 OKIE 495L 495L
2/25/2023
P
44449104
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
THR THOR 4029 WK MISS THOR 2001 WK MISS ADDY 7014
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
90
2.6
3
60
97
26
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
56
0.032
0.69
-0.02
490
156
No different than the other OKIE sons, this long sided bull is super hearty and sturdy. Backed by one of the older cows in the program that keeps producing quality commercial bulls.
Lot 24, 495L
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KEST 257H 9359 COLOR UP 500L 500L
2/26/2023
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET UPS ENDURE 9359 ET UPS MISS SENSATION 2277 ET
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UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 74 7850 KESTER 257H WK 38 MISS HANNA S5748AET
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
98
-0.9
5.9
80
132
43
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
83
0.002
0.72
0.15
575
157
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Color Up 500L has quite the rap sheet. #1 his dam was moved to the donor pen this fall. #2 He was the 2023 Nebraska State fair GRAND CHAMPION HORNED HEREFORD BULL. #3 he’s stoutest widest bull we’ve ever raised. #4 he weaned at 902 lbs!
Lot 25, 500L
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KEST 88 9359 DONNIE 501L 501L
2/26/2023
P
44449707
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET UPS ENDURE 9359 ET UPS MISS SENSATION 2277 ET
Lot 26, 501L
H
44449705
CRR ABOUT TIME 743 WK MS 52F AT SANDRA 4N ET WK MISS ONLINE 4077
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
92
0.3
4.7
70
110
39
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
74
-0.01
0.98
0.11
521
154
One of Cody’s favorites. Phenotypically, he’s arguably the most impressive bull on the sale.
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KEST 109F 153 JAYHAWK 504L 504L
2/28/2023
P
44454913
LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET KSU LAND GRANT 153 ET KSU MISS MISTY 956 ET
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KEST 175G 0122 BRONC 505L 505L
3/2/2023
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 WK MS 69 109 KESTER 109F WK 52 MISS HANNA S5717A ET
P
44449708
NJW 79Z 22Z MIGHTY 49C ET WK MS 57 49C KESTER 175G WK MISS HANNA S5071A
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
95
3.7
1.9
59
94
27
78
7.1
0.9
51
80
26
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
56
0.022
0.25
0.11
399
96
52
0.062
0.07
0.08
378
106
Shapely son of 0122 backed by longevity and fertility. His dam was the first to calve this spring. Grand dam and great grand dam still in production
Here is the only Land Grant being offered on the sale. He’s a moderate framed bull with a punch.
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KEST H57 711E BUTTER 506L 506L
3/2/2023
UPS SENSATION 2504 ET VCR 2504 CONVENIENCE 711E VCR 993W RUBY 413B
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 20D 7850 ROBIN H57 WK MS SUPER EASY 3001 4003 20D
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
70
8.9
0.5
62
94
31
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
62
0.032
0.55
0.01
360
99
Only Convenience 711E son offered on the sale. This bull has presentation! Very upheaded, mobile out of both ends, big ribbed and heavy muscled. He’s the right type and kind if you seek CE
Lot 29, 506L
KEST 129F 106H OMAHA 507H 507L
3/3/2023
P
44456139
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET JDH AH LINCOLN 106H ET AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET WK MS 32 10Y KESTER 129F WK MISS ACELYNN 2038
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
90
6
2.3
62
99
27
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
58
0.032
0.56
0.12
492
130
Lot 30, 507L
31
KEST 170G 1443 HALSEY 509L 509L
3/8/2023
P
44449710
EFBEEF RESOLUTE CEO H WMS THOMAS COUNTY 1443 ET H MS EXCEL 7945 ET
CRR 028X SCREENSHOT 511 WK MS 64E 511 KESTER 170G WK MS 83 Z311 ELIZA 64E ET
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
88
2.2
3.2
75
122
41
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
79
0.062
0.43
0.32
466
144
One of the few Thomas County sons offered in the industry. This bull has an attractive profile and doesnt dissappoint accross the scale either
13 2024 ANNUAL SALE
Rugged made son of Lincoln, with piles of mating flexibilty. Whether you retain females or sell by the pound, have confidence this bull will add value to your program.
KESTER HEREFORDS
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Lot 31, 509L
P
44449111
32
KEST 117F H56 OKIE 513L 513L
3/14/2023
P
44449118
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 72 7850 OKMULGEE H56 WK 52 MISS HANNA S528A ET
PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 WK MS 85 4003 KESTER 117F WK MISS ABBY 4078
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
84
6.6
2
63
104
MM 40
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
71
0.052
0.83
0.03
393
126
The 117F cow is one of the most powerful cows on the place. Her Okie H56 son has a big hip with impressive EPD’s.
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Lot32, 513L
KEST E23 0122 MARK 512L 512L
P
44449117
3/14/2023
K 88X RIBEYE 3133 WK MR 83 K3133 KATHY E23 WK MISS MADDY 4071
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
82
6.1
1.4
49
77
28
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
53
0.032
0.14
0.32
489
140
Dam of lot 37
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
One of the many well balanced, easy fleshing bulls in the offering backed by rock solid maternal quality
KESTER HEREFORDS
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KEST 270H 0122 BARTLETT 514L 514L
3/19/2023
P
44449131
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
WK MR 72 173D RAGNAR 150F ET WK MS 13 150F KESTER 270H WK MR VIC S5040A
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
90
4.2
2
57
93
27
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
55
0.012
0.38
0.2
456
131
This dark red scale crushing type is quickly becoming a fan favorite to those who stop through. He has kept up with the big boys despite being a March 19 DOB. Keep this young stud on your list!
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31D
2024 ANNUAL SALE
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Lot 34, 514L
KEST 219G 0122 MARK 516L 516L
3/20/2023
P
44449120
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
WK MR HENRY 38P 5024F ET WK MS 100 W24 KESTER 219G WK MIS MADDY 4063
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
88
5.8
0.5
47
79
31
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
55
0.062
0.29
0.35
513
121
This striking heifer bull prospect will add length to his crop. Great uddered dam with great feet and legs. This bull will make nice baldy females
LAND Belle Air 0122 Sire of bull lots: 5, 28, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 Heifer lots: 54, 55, 58
36
KEST C11 0122 MARK 518L 518L
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
520L
3/29/2023
H
44449124
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
88
8.1
0.7
51
83
29
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
54
0.072
0.32
0.34
517
138
38
KEST 31D 0122 CLASSIC 520L
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET WK MISS HELEN 38P 5026F ET WK MISS ENHANCER 5035
HERES THE SLEEPER OF THE SALE!! 518L is one of the youngest bulls in the sale yet he’s arguably the most stylish and expressive bull in the offering.
Lot 36, 518L
37
P
44449122
3/24/2023
KEST 355J 0122 WHEELER 522L 522L
PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 WK MS ALWAYS EASY 2053 EZ 31D WK MISS ACELYNN 2053
4/2/2023
H
44449126
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
UPS MIGHTY 7850 ET KEST 98F 7850 ROBIN 355J WK MS 103 1109 KESTER 98F
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
80
9.9
0.3
45
74
29
78
8
0.6
52
81
32
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
51
0.052
0.45
0.27
473
137
58
0.062
0.36
0.22
496
128
Sure shot heifer safe. The 31d dam has a near perfect udder!
KEST 244H 0122 MARK 525L 525L
4/6/2023
H
44449129
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
40
KEST J75 0122 ARTHUR 526L 526L
VCR 2504 CONVENIENCE 711E WK MS 132F 711E KESTER 244H WK MS 83 Z311 KESTER 132F ET
4/7/2023
P
44449130
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
JDH 21Z VICTOR 33Z 40E ET SNOWSHOE 40E SELENA C42 J75 SNOWSHOE 42Z SELENA U06 C42
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
60
15
-3.2
49
78
30
80
3.9
1.4
51
81
29
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
55
0.072
0.38
0.43
503
145
54
0.052
0.4
0.26
488
132
Soggy made sleep all night heifer bull prospect. Keep an eye on these April calves as they continue to develope
42
KEST 233G 0122 CLASSIC 530K 530K
4/10/2023
P
44449260
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
WK MR HENRY 38P 5024F ET WK MS 71 W24 KESTER 233G WK MISS TIMELY 2074
KEST 25D 0122 MARK 533L 533L
4/17/2023
H
44454911
BR BELLE AIR 6011 LAND BELLE AIR 0122 UPS 2276 MISS SENSATION 5440
PERKS 0003 EASY MONEY 4003 WK MS TOO EASY 6057 4003 25D WK MAXINE 6057
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
85
6.9
0.7
53
82
35
80
9.3
0.4
44
74
23
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
62
0.052
0.28
0.27
492
128
45
0.042
0.34
0.3
446
136
Very stylish horned son of 0122, from a very productive cowline. Look for the supplement sheet on sale day as we project his ratios will be wild!
Youngest bull on the sale that arguably is one of the best in terms of structural correctness. We usually don’t allow April calves the chance to make the bull pen, but this bulls maternal pedigree was too rock solid to not allow him the chance.
15 2024 ANNUAL SALE
41
Eye catching young rednecked bull that puts the pieces together! We purchased the dam of this bull from the Snowshoe Ranch and are pleased with her feminine features and udder structure
KESTER HEREFORDS
39
Free moving horned bull out of a first calf heifer with the softness and efficiency you demand
43
VCR LSP CONSENSUS 280K ET 280K
P
44487567
8/19/2022
UPS SENSATION 2504 ET VCR 2504 CONSENSUS 960G ET VCR 993W RUBY 413B
C ETF WILDCAT 4248 ET VCR 4248 HANNA 884F VCR 993W HONEY 237Z
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
89
3.9
2
58
91
32
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
61
0.002
0.61
0.12
408
120
Big outlined bull with a lot of performance, length and rib. This bull has a big foot and plenty of bone to support his frame. Easy moving, sound structured and big topped. He will add length and pounds to your calves. Two donor cows up close in his pedigree.
44
VCR 9985 HARVESTER 281K ET 281K
8/19/2022
P
44532024
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET UPS HARVESTER 9985 BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
KJ 426T VINCENT 993W VCR 993W RUBY 413B VCR 743 WHAT ABOUT RUBY 229Z
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
80
5.1
1.8
62
102
36
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
67
0.032
0.75
0.04
502
131
Really powerfully made bull with a ton of shape. Big butted, huge topped and lots of rib shape. Red eyed, short marked and 80 lb BW to boot. Out of lead donor and the great Harvester bull. If you want to add pounds, shape and dimension to your cattle this is your bull.
KESTER HEREFORDS
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VCR 9985 HARVESTER 282K ET 282K
31-Aug-22
P
44487565
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET UPS HARVESTER 9985 BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
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Lot 44, 281K
KJ 426T VINCENT 993W VCR 993W RUBY 413B VCR 743 WHAT ABOUT RUBY 229Z
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
83
5.1
1.8
62
102
MM 36
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
67
0.032
0.65
0.06
499
125
2024 ANNUAL SALE
Flush mate to the previous bull in the catalog. Good looking phenotype with stout running gear and plenty of shape. Sound to the ground with a nice hip.
46
VCR 66589 MANDATE 271K 271K
29-Sep-22
P
44532041
R LEADER 6964 /S MANDATE 66589 ET /S LADY DOMINO 0158X
NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET VCR 8Y HOME GIRL 93H ET VCR 993W RUBY 413B
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
60
7.5
-0.1
59
93
29
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
59
0.077
0.32
0.22
495
119
Mandate son with the look and performance we have come to expect. Long spined, big topped and put together in a really attractive package. Bulletproof heifer bull that will cover a lot of ground.
Lot 45, 282K
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VCR 66589 MANDATE 272K 272K
10-Oct-22
P
44532042
R LEADER 6965 /S MANDATE 66589 ET /S LADY DOMINO 0158X
NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET VCR 8Y HOME GIRL 92H ET VCR 993W RUBY 413B
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
66
7.5
0.4
63
98
30
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
61
0.072
0.43
0.06
479
107
This bull and the previous bull are out of full sister flushmates and the same sire. Basically full brothers that are carbon copies of each other. They have smooth front end design paired with a lot of rib shape and skeleton. Sleep easy during calving with these bulls in your battery.
Lot 47, 272K
48
VCR 53D JOURNEY 303L 303L
LJR 023R WHITMORE 10W NJW 84B 10W JOURNEY 53D NJW 16S 100W JOEY 84B ET
6-Feb-23
P
44532011
R LEADER 6964 /S MANDATE 66589 ET /S LADY DOMINO 0158X
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
88
7.5
1.5
57
85
24
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
53
0.002
0.34
0.04
411
90
VCR 66589 MANDATE 323L 323L
13-Feb-23
F FINAL TEST 722 VCR 722 CHARISMA 102J VCR 711E CHARISMA 926G
P
44532013
R LEADER 6965 /S MANDATE 66589 ET /S LADY DOMINO 0158X
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET VCR 173D ETTA 125J VCR 4248 MOSCATO 718E
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
83
8.3
-0.5
63
97
27
84
5.2
1.5
65
99
29
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
59
0.077
0.34
0.35
543
129
62
0.062
0.58
0.18
514
131
Coon eyed, short marked and stylish. Out of a really exciting first calf heifer with a nice udder and a granddam that went to Denver in our Pen of 3 Heifers in 2018. Phenotypically they don’t come much nicer than this calf. He is deep bodied, soft made and smooth shouldered.
Valley Creek Ranch - The McGee Family
17 2024 ANNUAL SALE
Calving ease bull out of a high perfoming first calf heifer. Big outline calf with lots of grow and length. Heifer safe and will put a lot of grow in your calves. Really good carcass traits in this bull.
KESTER HEREFORDS
306L
ACT BW
50
VCR 66589 MANDATE 306L
VCR 993W ULTIMATE 236Z VCR 236Z SCARLETT 534C DCF LADY HUNTER D937
High performing, long spined and big topped. This Journey son is a performance machine. Stout made, lots of bone and looks like a range bull. This bull will add pounds, length and performance to your calves. Backed by a highly productive cow family.
Lot 48, 303L
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P
44532010
5-Feb-23
51
VCR 8G BENTON 326L 326L
19-Feb-23
P
44485865
JDH 11B STUD 3134 63E JDH AH BENTON 8G ET JDH AH MS 34X VICTOR 33Z45C ET
KJ 426T VINCENT 993W VCR 993W DUCHESS 405B VCR 4037 DUCHESS 213Z
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
87
7.2
0.5
60
91
32
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
62
0.032
0.57
0.13
505
129
This bull is a widebody. He is big ended on both ends, tons of width through is chest floor, square at the corners and a good set of testicles to go with it. Clean fronted, big boned, big foot and a look that will raise some big, burly calves. He will add muscle, shape and pounds to his calves.
Lot 51, 326L
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VCR 21G PREMIER 328L 328L
20-Feb-23
JDH 11B STUD 3134 63E JDH AH PROMINENT 21G ET JDH AH MS 34X VICTOR 33Z45C ET
KESTER HEREFORDS
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Lot 52, 328L
P
44485861
VCR 993W ULTIMATE 236Z VCR 236Z SIGOURNEY 761E ET VCR 12R SHEILA 720T
ACT BW
CE
BW
WW
YW
MM
99
0.4
3.4
58
87
31
MG
FAT
REA
MARB
BII
CHB
60
0.042
0.45
0.25
511
126
Phenotype, performance and excellent pattern on this calf. Prominent son that has the red eyes, big top and tight sheath. Out of a really good cow family that has produced at a high level for generations. Our pick of the spring bulls that went to the Nebraska State Fair.
In Memory of Scott McGee 1953- 2023
2024 ANNUAL SALE
“Scott was truly a joy to be around. I couldn't help but be in a constant state of giggle when around Scott. He was always one punchline ahead of me. Amongst many things I’m gonna miss, I’m gonna miss sitting on the block with him. Didn’t matter if price was $15,000 or $2,500, once the bull was sold he'd scratch in his catalog and say "sold purdy good" followed by some smartass remark. I’m also gonna miss his intros of the bulls with the legendary ending of "have at em boys!" Thank you scott for all you’ve done for me. Sure gonna miss you!” - Tyler Kester
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KH HEREFORD HEIFERS - 5 hd
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KH HEREFORD HEIFERS - 5 hd
These are Kester Herefords home raised F1 Heifers. These 10 heifers are either out of registered hereford cows and a Mlnarick Cattle Company angus bull or our commercial angus cows and our Hereford herd sire.
HEIFERS
Here are the high performers. If you’re looking for hereford cows that’ll wean 800+ lb steers in the fall, this is your set. These 5 heifers can be registered for $100/hd.
KH F1 HEIFERS - 10 hd
GUBBELS F1 HEIFERS - 7 hd
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59
We selected the top 7 of the Gubbels Ranch F1 heifers. Kyle, Mackenzie, and their boys run an elite set of commercial angus cows and use Kester Hereford bulls.
These 5 heifers were born feb 17-feb 26 2023. These 5 are very similar in type & kind. Can be registered for $100/hd.
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KH HEREFORD HEIFERS - 5 hd
60
The Pelster ranch has a brand and reputation of having one of the best commercial herds in the area. For years, Caleb has been buying the best hereford bulls we offer. These 6 heifers are an elite group.
This a fancy set of 5 young heifers. They’re all sired by LAND BELLE AIR 0122. Can be registered for $100/hd.
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VCR HEREFORD HEIFERS - 5 hd
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VCR HEREFORD HEIFERS - 5 hd This a fancy set of 5 half sib heifers. They’re all sired by UPS ENDURE 9046. Can be registered for $100/hd.
RITTCHER/BOLLING F1 HEIFERS - 7 hd Cody selected the cream of the crop heifers from Kevin/Trey Rittcher & Seth Bolling. Out of 200+ heifers, these are the 7 heifers Cody picked!!
These 5 heifers are out solid maternal proven cows. These are elite replacement heifers. Can be registered for $100/hd.
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PELSTER F1 HEIFERS - 6 hd
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HOFFMAN F1 HEIFERS - 30 hd For the last decade, Nate has been buying angus cows from the top angus breeders in the state. Nate has been reaping the reward of heterosis by running Kester Herefords bulls behind these great cows. Out of 100 F1 heifer calves, these are the best 30!! The consistancy of these 30 heifers would make you think they are flush mates!!
Contact us about semen units available on these great bulls.
KESTER HEREFORDS 2843 Dale Lane Arlington, NE 68002