3388 240th St. • Lockridge, IA 52635 608-574-2309 • k7herefords@gmail.com
Greetings everyone,
What an interesting time to be in business! The cattle industry as a whole is on the uphill and weather has been about as good as it could be this last year. We have been counting the blessings we have been given this year despite the different challenges we have faced personally. Anyone who raises animals knows it is 50% preparation and 50% luck most years and the preparation has paid off when we look out over the herd and (currently snow covered) pastures.
Tom is still searching for his perfect sire to use and work on every cow but has found some excellent genetics to be used and the cows have not disappointed to take those genetics and improve the next generation. Still continuing the shortened breeding season this year’s calf crop has kept a tight race on who is the best in the pen. Now having a decent corn and hay crop has definitely helped, but whenever we get to decrease feed because the bulls don’t clean up their daily feeding it is considered a good problem. The yearling bulls still gain about 3 pounds a day on corn silage, 12 pounds grain and free choice hay. The yearling heifers are only slightly lower at 2 pounds a day on corn silage, 6 pounds grain and hay. Older bulls are doing what they do best and are wintering in the woods eating corn silage, some grain and free choice hay. Although they have made a few unauthorized trips to the barn and other pastures. �� Fall calving had us spinninga few storie s and asa whole ver y successful . The fall herd is our leas t hands on animals but you can’t tell it by how well these calves have performed. With only trees as weather cover, creep feed, and sometimes too independent mothers, these calves have not slowed down throughout the weather shift from mud to snow.
Speaking of independent parents, Tom has found out this year that even when he doesn’t want the extra help, he is getting it anyway sometimes. Jo has been given the new privilege of co chore manager, navigator and schedule manager. The oldest grandsons have shown more interest in being involved in the farm and Victoria has been gladly taking the 4-hour drive one way to come and help whenever possible, even enlisting Hank more. James is honing his show skill and Kennith is super proud when he gets to walk the big animals around. Shane and his beautiful wife have added another “farm hand” with a fall born son. (sorry couldn’t help it if they made the class break exactly Aug 1). Jo has made sure to take him every chance she can, and it still is not enough for grandma. Shane has also become the crop planter, fabricator, and on call man despite his new family and crazy work schedule. Patti has gotten more experience with day-to-day things and taking lead on the back end of working cattle. Her siblings might say she is getting bossy but if it’s after 11am she is participating.
Jo & Tom Heidt, Victoria & Hank Kypke and James and Kennith, Shane & Katie Heidt and Beau Patti Heidt
• Scurred
K7 DISTINCT LAD 2323
TEAT, FAT, REA, BMI, CHB
The top 25% in the bred in:
Horned
K7 BELL LAD 2350
• He is deep made, that is long sided and red eyed. He is dark red with a heavy scurs. He was shown at ISF and the Royal as a calf, he is an easy-going bull out of a high-capacity cow. He was used as a natural service bull this summer. Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
Act. BW 70 lbs.; Adj. WW 634; Adj. YW; 1121; Yearling Scrotal 40; Adj. RibFat 0.37; Adj. REA 11.14; Adj. Marb 2.24. The top 25% in the bred in: DMI, SC, MCW Scurred K7 309 LAD
2376
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
P44503750 — Calved: 9/2/23 — Tattoo: RE K7/LE 2376
LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} KJ 7603 VENTURE 309J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} LOEWEN 77 48 MISS 344N 4RB42ET {DLF,HYF,DBP} P44273830 BR VALIDATED B413 5064 7603 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BR RED BULL 200Z 2111 5064 {HYP}
LJS MARK DOMINO 1321 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} LJS MARK DOMINO 0945 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} BAR S MISS 1321 824 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP} LJS MS MARK DOMINO 1125 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 43920902 BAR-S-MS CHIEF 440 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP} BAR-S-TNT MR NAVARRO 109 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP} BAR-S-MS 637 117 {DLP,IEP}
• This dark red polled bull has red eyes and is long spined. He is a highperformance bull with good numbers and a long muscle pattern.
• Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
• Act. BW 78 lbs.; Adj. WW 660; Adj. YW 1029; Yearling Scrotal 43; Adj. RibFat 0.2; Adj. REA 10.54; Adj. Marb 1.34 The top 25% in the bred in: SC, SCF, MCW, MARB, BMI, BII, CHB Scurred
CHURCHILL LONG HAUL 234K ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
He is a long made, wide topped bull with a good quarter. This polled heifer bull prospect is out of a consistency producing cow. Pigment:
90%
90% Act. BW 70 lbs.; Adj. WW
YW 1092; Scrotal
The top 25% in the bred in: CE, BW, DMI, SC, SCF, MM, MCE, MCW, TEAT, FAT,
MARB, BMI, BII, CHB Polled
K7 BC LAD 2402
•
•
• Horned
He has scurs, is a long-made, low birth weight bull. He is red eyed and bigger framed with a good muscle pattern. Pigment: LE 100 % RE 100% Act. BW 72 lbs.; Adj. WW 642; Adj. YW 1085; Yearling Scrotal 39 The top 25% in the bred in: BW, DMI, SC, SCF, MCW, TEAT, MARB, BMI, BII, CHB Scurred.
K7 VENTURE LAD 2424
He is a dark red, moderate framed, strong topped, with heavy muscles. He is a high weaning weight bull that was part of our NWSS Denver pen. Pigment: LE 100% RE 50% Act. BW 84 lbs.; Adj. WW 707; Adj. YW 1243; Yearling Scrotal 41
The top 25% in the bred in: WW, SC, MM, MG, MCW, CW, MARB, CHB
Polled
K7 VENTURE LAD 2428
• This polled, high marbling bull has a big growth spread. He is long made, strong topped, a little more frame in the bull compared to 2424. He is the heaviest weaning weight bull in the sale. Pigment: LE 85% RE 60% Act. BW 82 lbs.; Adj. WW 754; Adj. YW 1285; Yearling Scrotal 41.5 The top 25% in the bred in: WW, YW, SC, SCF, MM, MG, MCW, UDDR, TEAT, CW, MARB, BMI, BII, CHB
• Polled
K7 801 LAD 2429
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P44548966
Retaining 1/4 Interest.
He was the people’s choice and lead bull in our NWSS Denver pen. He has eye appeal. Arguably the thickest bull in the sale, with a massive hind quarter and wide topped. He has a low birthweight, and big weaning and yearling weights. Pigment: LE 100 %, RE 60%
This moderate framed, low birth weight bull is out of our clean up bull and 2-year-old. He is dark red and
FAT, BMI, BII, CHB
• Polled
K7 942 DOMINO 2445
Calved:
•
•
•
•
He is a squared made bull with a wide top deep bodied, with red neck and more frame to him. He is a heifer bull prospect with cow maker EPD’s Pigment: LE 70% RE 60%
This pair of Long Haul 234 k are equally matched having a high capacity, long made, and well balanced.
• Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
• Act. BW 74 lbs.; Adj. WW 566; Adj. YW 927
• The top 25% in the bred in: WW, YW, SC, REA, MARB, BII, CHB
• Polled
K7 801 LASS 2444
One of Toms’ favorite heifers of this crop. This heifer is long made, and red caped. Pigment: LE 100%, RE 100% Act. BW 72lbs.; Adj. WW 566; Adj. YW 908 The top 25% in the bred in: CE, BW, MM, MCE, CW Dehorned
Pair Lot
K7 9444 LASS 2426
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
— Calved: 2/1/24 — Tattoo: RE K7/LE 2426
This pair of Long Haul 234 k are equally matched having a high capacity, long made, and well balanced.
• Pigment: LE 75% RE 50%
• Act. BW 84 lbs.; Adj. WW 589; Adj. YW 936
• The top 25% in the bred in: SCF, MCW, UDDR, TEAT, FAT, REA, BMI, BII
• Polled
• The youngest heifer in the
• Pigment:
•
•
Pair Lot E
OPEN YEARLING HEIFERS
K7 21G LASS 2436 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
K7 309 LASS
K7 8086 DOMINETTE 2416
• She is a clean fronted heifer, with a deep rib, deep flanked, and straight topped.
• Pigment: LE 100%, RE 100%
• Act. BW 80 lbs.; Adj. WW 472; Adj. YW 867
• The top 25% in the bred in: BW, SC, SCF, MM, MG, MCE, MCW, MARB, BMI, BII, CHB
• Dehorned
Pair Lot
K7 801 LASS 2408
ADVANCE 8392F ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
K7 8392 DOMINETTE 2127 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
A twin to heifer. This heifer is
K7 BC LADY 2454
• This well balanced 942 daughter is out of big cow and a solid brood cow prospect.
• Pigment: LE 0% RE 40%
• Act. BW 70lbs.; Adj. WW 529 lbs; Adj. YW 901
• The top 25% in the bred in: CE, BW, DMI, SC, MCE, UDDR, MARB, CHB Dehorned
LASS
This
The top 25% in the bred in: CE, BW, DMI, SCF, MCW, UDDR, TEAT, MARB, BMI, BII Polled
Pair Lot
Pair Lot I
OPEN YEARLING HEIFERS
FALL HEIFER CALVES
• Act.
•
• Dehorned
Pair Lot K
• Pigment:
•
• The
• Dehorned
FALL HEIFER CALVES
— Calved: 9/9/24 — Tattoo: LE 2487/RE K7
•
•
• The
•
K7 MS VARSITY 2486 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P44610209 — Calved: 9/6/24 — Tattoo: LE 2486/RE K7
R LEADER 6964 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF} HYALITE ON TARGET 936 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDC} MCM 6964 VARSITY 801F {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} R MISS REVOLUTION 1009 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP} P43932440 VCR 2504 MISS SENSUOUS 601D {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} UPS SENSATION 2504 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} VCR 993W RUBY 413B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
K7 1321 MARK DOMINO 1884 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} LJS MARK DOMINO 1321 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
K7 1884 MS MARK 2087 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} K7 3027 DOMINETTE 805 {DLF,HYF,IEF} 44191805 K7
• An extremely powerful show heifer prospect.
• Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
• Act. BW 64 lbs.
• The top 25% in the bred in: CE, BW, SCF, MCE, MCW, UDDR, REA, BMI
• Polled
Pair Lot N
K7 MS VARSITY 2488
• A little more growth in this heifer. She is out of a two year old heifer.
• Pigment: LE 50% RE 100%
• Act. BW 74 lbs.
• The top 25% in the bred in: CE, BW, SC, SCF, MM, MG, MCE, UDDR, TEAT, MARB, BMI, BII Polled K7
MS VARSITY 2491
MCM 6964 VARSITY 801F {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} R MISS REVOLUTION 1009 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
P43932440 VCR 2504 MISS SENSUOUS 601D {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} UPS SENSATION 2504 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} VCR 993W RUBY 413B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
JDH AH PROMINENT 21G ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
K7 234 LASS 2463
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P44607012 — Calved: 9/1/24 — Tattoo: LE 2463/RE K7
LONG HAUL 36E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} CHURCHILL LONG HAUL 234K ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
Mike Sorensen, American Cattlemen Magazine ............... 641-745-7949
HOTELS
AmericInn by Wyndham Mount Pleasant ....................... 319-450-0311
AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield ............................ 866-441-9308.
TRAVEL TIME
From Des Moines, Iowa, 2 hours; Iowa City, Iowa, 1 hour 15 minutes; Burlington, Iowa, 1 hour; Keosaqua, Iowa 45 minutes.
INTERNET BIDDING
Internet bidding DV Auction, www.dvauction.com, absentee bidders who wish to utilize the internet may bid online at www.dvauction.com . Please register online in advance of the sale.
INSURANCE
Will be available on sale day.
DELIVERY
Single purchases made over $4,000 will be delivered free up to 200 miles. All others we will assist in delivery and make every effort to help you get your cattle home at a reasonable cost.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
• Each bull will be sold to highest bidder without reservation. The auctioneer will settle any disputes as to bidding and decision will be final.
• Terms of all sales will be cash unless arrangements are made between purchaser and seller prior to sale.
• Individual health papers will be furnished with each animal permitting shipment to any state.
• The animal becomes the property of the purchaser as soon as sold, but it shall be responsibility of the seller to see that the animal is properly cared for until delivered to the purchaser. Any death or injury after the animal is sold is at the buyer’s risk.
• Anyone attending the sale attends at their own risk and without liability on the part of the owners or their employees.
• All animals of breeding age are guaranteed breeders. All untried animals are guaranteed to be without known defects, but nothing further. Animals failing to breed after a trial of six-months may be returned to the farm of the seller if in good condition. The seller reserves the right for six-months to try said animal and, if it proves a breeder, to return it to the station of buyer at his expense. If the animal proves a non-breeder, a satisfactory exchange will be made. Complaint must be made within six months from the time of purchase.
• Extreme care has been taken in copying each and every pedigree to avoid errors, but we are not to be held responsible for any error which might appear and which is beyond our control.
HEALTH
Cattle are under the care of Wickham Veterinary Services, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A veterinarian will be available sale day to write health papers.
SEMEN TEST
The bulls will be semen tested prior to the sale and will sell as guaranteed breeders. Bulls will be trich tested if needed.
Complete ultrasound and performance records will be available on or before sale date.
Like our group on Facebook/K7 Herefords for updates, pictures and videos and also on our website, www.k7herefords.com
3388 240TH ST. LOCKRIDGE, IA 52635
SALE DIRECTIONS:
From the south:
Take Co. Hwy. W40 to 250th St. East on 250th St. to Jefferson Henry Ave./County Line Road. North to 240th St., left on 240th.
From the north:
Hwy. 34 to W40 to 250 to Jefferson Henry to 240th.
NOTE: GPS SYSTEMS WILL TAKE YOU ANOTHER ROUTE. DO NOT USE.
