White Hawk Ranch | "Georgia's Fall Big Event" Bull & Female Auction
Thank you, cattle friends of old and new friends and customers.
We are honored to have you at our “2025 Fall Bull and Female Auction”. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate another year and dedication to the Hereford breed. We are pleased to offer 49 coming 2-year-old bulls that are the results of the very best genetics shown by the high maternal growth and carcass traits to produce high quality beef and help move ours and your herd forward. We are also offering several females to help advance your program!
We are again honored to welcome friends, Tommy Mead and the Mead Cattle crew as cosigners to our sale. Mead cattle are offering a strong set of cattle that you don’t want to miss.
Sincerely
Gary Hedrick // James Atkins // Diego Gutierrez//White Hawk Crew
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. TERMS: Cash or check. Each animal to be sold to the highest bidder. All cattle are to be paid for by the purchasers during or immediately after the sale and will not be released until settlement has been made. Each animal will be at the purchaser’s risk immediately after the animal is sold.
2. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES of the animals will be transferred to the buyer at the seller’s expense. Each buyer must be sure to give the clerk his proper name and address for making transfers.
3. EPDs: The EPDs included were current as of 9/4/2025. The most current information can be viewed on www.hereford.org.
4. HEALTH: All cattle selling will have interstate health charts required for shipping into other sections of the United States.
5. DELIVERY: Delivery trucks will be available, White Hawk Ranch will deliver on a pro rate per mile.
6. ORDER BIDS: Order bids may be handled by the owners or any of the sale staff. Please feel free to call.
7. GUARANTEE:
• Bulls – All Bulls have passed a breeding soundness exam (BSE) and all are virgin bulls. Bulls over 18 months will be trich tested negative as required for health papers. None virgin bulls will be noted.
• Bulls are fully guaranteed for 1 year (see limited warranty), except for mortality. Mortality insurance is available through Jensen Livestock Insurance at the clerk’s desk.
• Limited warranty: if a bull needs to be replaced, a bull will be substituted or a credit purchase price less salvage value of the bull will be applied toward a future purchase in our sales.
• Bulls must be managed in sound management program, vaccinated, wormed as needed and run
MISSION STATEMENT
in a good pasture for a breeding season of a 60 to 120 days with appropriate number of females for age of bull. Rest and Recovery between seasons and must maintain a body condition score of 5 to meet our guarantee
8. LIABILITY: All people who attend the sale do so at their own risk and the owners and sale manager assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents that may occur.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements made sale day by owners or staff and supplement sheets sale day will take precedence over sale book.
10 INSURANCE: : Insurance will be available through Jenson Livestock Insurance by contacting the sale cashier when settlement is made.
At White Hawk Ranch our mission is to produce and market Hereford bulls that sire offspring born easily, grow at optimum rate to harvest, have a high-quality end product (BEEF) for the consumer and sire outstanding replacement females to carry on the cow herd.
WHITE HAWK RANCH
Ranch address: 4765 Hwy. 27 // Buchanan, GA 30113
Gary R. Hedrick (678) 858-0914 // g.hedrick@whitehawkinc.com
Ben Hedrick (404) 216-4274
Herdsman: Diego Gutierrez (678) 629-1804
James Atkins (404) 922-6508 www.whitehawkbeefmakers.com
Tommy Mead and Family 1230 Reeves Rd. • Midville, GA 30441
Lock St John - St John Marketing & Consulting LLC ........... (615) 427-8979
DVM
AND EMBRYO STAFF
Dixieland Embryo
Larry R. White, DVM (770) 385-3073
Winston Neal (706) 672-4142
Isaac Jones, DVM (256) 622-0120
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2025
Cattle available for viewing all day we will serve a Southern Hospitality Cookout at 6:00PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2025
Bulls and females available to view at 9:00AM EST Lunch at 11:00AM 12:00PM EST Female and Bull auction starts Load out immediately after sale
SALE DAY PHONES
Gary Hedrick (678) 905-0017
Tommy Mead (706) 339-0201
Dale Stith (918) 760-1550
James Atkins (404) 922-6508
Diego Gutierrez (678) 629-1804
AIRPORT
Atlanta, GA • Located 1 hour from White Hawk Ranch Birmingham, AL • Located 2 hours from White Hawk Ranch
MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hampton Inn (770) 537-9001
28 Price Creek Rd, Bremen, GA 30110
(located at intersection of I-20 and US Hwy 27, Exit 11)
Holiday Inn Express (770) 537-3770
125 Hwy 27 Bypass, Bremen, GA 30110
(located at intersection of I-20 and US Hwy 27, Exit 11)
Quality Inn & Suites ........................................................... (770) 824-5105
1077 Alabama Ave. S., Bremen, GA 30110
(located at intersection of I-20 and US Hwy 27, Exit 11)
Hampton Inn & Suites ........................................................ (706) 622-5631
875 West 1st St NW, Rome, GA 30161
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (706) 232-0021
35 Hobson Way, Rome, GA 30161
Hotels in Breman, GA are 16 miles south of the ranch
Hotels in Rome, GA are 30 miles north of the ranch
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Buyers :: post sale, contact the sale host or management team for payment & shipping Proxy Bidding :: for those not able to watch in real-time, bids can be placed using the blue video tabs on the right of the log in screen. Support :: for support during the sale broadcast, chat live with one of our representatives. Otherwise, our support team is available @ 800-431-4452
Buyers :: post sale, contact the sale host or management team for payment & shipping Proxy Bidding :: for those not able to watch in real-time, bids can be placed using the blue video tabs on the right of the log in screen.
Support :: for support during the sale broadcast, chat live with one of our representatives. Otherwise, our support team is available @ 800-431-4452
WHITEHAWK 590F OUTLIER 778J ET - Sire of Lots 1-6
WHITEHAWK 590F OUTLIER 778J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
★ Herd Bull Prospect! Don’t overlook this powerful Outlier son! Great eye appeal, Google eyed, deep red to the ground, Big ribbed, big boned, maternal and stout. 566M will add pounds to your crop backed by having EPD wean weight and yearling weight in the top 4% of the Hereford breed along with top 1% $CHB. He will add good shape and structure to your calf crop!
2 KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} WHITEHAWK 590F OUTLIER 778J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44111290 WHR 845C/49A BEEFMAID 589F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ Google eyed dark red to the ground Outlier son! Great eye appeal and will add pounds to your crop backed by having EPD wean weight and yearling weight in the top 1% of the Hereford breed.
WHR 778J 741J BEEFMAKER
551M {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
4
Calved: 03-15-2024
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} WHITEHAWK 590F OUTLIER 778J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44271297 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
WSF TIME TESTED F73 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44227752 TH 122 71I DOMINETTE 448X ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
★ Super dark red to the ground fancy made bull with growth to spare. ★ Homozygous Polled
WHR 778J 724J BEEFMAKER
560M {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
★ Another powerful outlier son! Deep dark red to the ground plus loaded with high value carcass traits.13 EPD traits in the top 15% of the breed
that includes top 8% for WW and YW and all three money indexes.
WHR 778J 494E BEEFMAKER
WHR 493E 589F BEEFMAID 439H - Dam of lot 3.
WHR 342Z 115 BEEFMAID 494E ET - Dam of lot 6.
NATIONAL REFERENCE SIRE PROGRAM RESULTS
WHITEHAWK NATURAL 290E
★ Natural 290E is in the Top 1% WW, YW, CW and CHB Bull in the Breed with a #234 CHB, WW 83, YW 145 and CW 122.
★ 100% Choice, 63% in the upper 2/3 Choice, and 25% Prime
WHITEHAWK 590F JUDD 644JET
1.16
WHITEHAWK ARTHUR 240G ET
★ Arthur is a pigmented son of Innisfail WHR X651/723 4013 ET out of a strong daughter of NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET. His sire group found its way to the top of the feed period, ranking No. 1 for adjusted feed to gain. This bull’s sire group hit it out of the park with 53% of his progeny grading Prime.
WHITEHAWK 593F COSMOS 672J ET
1.16
★ Judd is also a son of Vanguard out of a Warrior x 4010 daughter — 4010 is a full sister to 4013 and 4020 from the Innisfail program. His sire group rang the bell in the feed test portion of the test. Judd’s genetic profile is in the top 25% or better of the breed for DMI, SC, MCW, UDDR, TEAT, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes. Homozygous polled.
★ Cosmos is a son of Vanguard out of a full sister to the mother of Judd. Full brother to WHITEHAWK 593F REACHER 660J ET. Cosmos’ sire group ranked the best for the growth and carcass test of the 2023-born Olsen Ranches test with 38% of them grading Prime. Cosmos’ genetic profile ranks in the top 20% or better for the breed for BW, WW, SC, M, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes.
WHITEHAWK WARRIOR 845C ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 593F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 43889872 INNISFAIL 723 U208 4010 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ Owned with Flat Creek Farm
WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 593F ET - Dam of 660J
Reacher 660J’s daughter FCFMS REACHER NEKOL 602F ET. Owned by Flat Creek Farm and sold to Barnes Herefords for $15,000 at the 7 Oaks Female sale this past August.
WHITEHAWK 593F REACHER 660J ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} P44215040 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 593F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
WHITEHAWK ARTHUR 240G ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} WHR 240G 411H BEEFMAID 043K {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} P44335799 WHR 6153 592F BEEFMAID 411H {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
REACHER 660J
★ High performing powerful horned bull with length, frame and tons of growth. 12 EPD traits in the top 12% of the Hereford breed.
WHR 660J 999K BEEFMAKER 565M
★ This dark red horned son of Reacher has eye appeal along with added muscle shape and dept of body. Ranks in the top 15% in 10 EPD traits in the breed including all three $ indexes in the top 10%.
WHITEHAWK 593F REACHER 660J ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44215040 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 593F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
WHITEHAWK NATURAL 290E {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
RMB 290E SOUTHERNBELLE 701G {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P44095211 RMB 225Y SOUTHRN BELLE 288E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ True Big Power Bull! The kind that it takes to add pounds to any commercial or registered herd. When you put Reacher together with a top Natural 290E daughter like 701G this is what we wanted!
★ Pure power bull! Another outstanding Reacher son loaded with growth and carcass merit. 10 EPD traits in the top 15% of the breed average that includes top 5% for WW and YW.
WHITEHAWK 593F REACHER 660J ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44215040 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 593F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
WHR 4013 619B BEEFMAID 981KET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P44335529 WHITEHAWK 225 BEEFMAID 619B ET {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
★ Another Reacher son that is getting it done! Pure Power Bull! 8 EPD traits within the top 2% of the breed including top 1% for weaning, yearling, scrotal and CHB$. Loaded with Growth and carcass. Use him on brahman influenced mature cows!
★ Powerful Dark red bull that is sound from the ground up! The kind that puts pounds on your herd! 10 EPD traits in the top 15% of the breed. Loaded with growth.
P44215040 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 593F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
DAM- 120J
★ Big stout, deep red to the ground and google eyed Reacher son. Will add pounds to your crop! He is not registered because we had issues with the dam’s registration who we bought from a customer and could not get him registered.
★ Estimated EPDs
WHR H33 647B BEEFMAID 091KETDam of lot 10. Lot 13 Lot 14 Lot 15
★ 603M would be great for heifers or cows with good calving ease, birth weight, ww and YW numbers to go along with being well put together showing length, muscle expression, depth of body and being homozygous polled.
WHITEHAWK ARTHUR 240G ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} WHR 240G B791 BEEFMAID 980KET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P44335527 WHITEHAWK 372 BEEFMAID B791ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
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★ Don’t miss 621M! He has all the bells and whistles! Red to the ground, well put together plus Check out his huge spread with calving ease to go along with his maternal, growth and added carcass value. Study his impressive EPD profile and see his 17 EPD traits in the top 20% of the breed. He would do great on heifers or cows!
P44214642 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ The real cowboys will find this guy and his brother 640M! Sire by Navigator 339G owned with Knoll Crest. 635M has a nice calving ease number to go with his huge spread with maternal, extra growth and breed leading carcass traits. Big time genetics package.
WHR 339G 651J BEEFMAKER 640MET
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44214642 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ Owned with Knoll Crest Farm
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★ Just like his brother 635M he is Sired by Navigator 339G owned with Knoll Crest.640M has a nice calving ease number to go with his huge spread with maternal, extra growth and breed leading carcass traits. Big time genetics package.
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/S ENDURE 00142 ET
/S LADY DOMINO 0158X - Dam of lot 00142.
WHR 0142 657F BEEFMAKER 618M
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} Calved:
79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} /S ENDURE 00142 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P43890583 GRASSY RUN RACHEL 5107 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
★ This
★ Homozygous Polled
WHR 0142 7301 BEEFMAKER 627M
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} /S ENDURE 00142 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
/S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} /S LADY REVOLUTION 7301E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 43840313 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
★ Another sleep good at night calving ease bull that’s google eyed and red to the ground with a moderate frame and loads of added growth and carcass value.
WHR 0142 629H BEEFMAKER 622M
00142 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
/S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF} WHITEHAWK NATURAL 290E {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ Check out this horned bull with an outstanding spread starting with him being a moderately framed calving ease bull with added growth and carcass value.
WHR 0142 359F BEEFMAKER 628M
Calved: 05-20-2024
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} /S ENDURE 00142 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44169412 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
RMB 4013 SOUTHERN BELL 359F {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}
P43883932 RMB 508A SOUTHERN BELLE 829DET
★ Power bull that will put pounds on your crop! WW and YW EPDS are Top 3% in the breed.
24 Lot 25 Lot 26
MGD WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET - Maternal Great Granddam of lot 27.
WHR 0142 765J BEEFMAKER
Calved: 04-27-2024
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} /S ENDURE 00142 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44169412 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
P44269734 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
WHR 342Z 115 BEEFMAID 494E ETDam of lot 28.
27 Lot 28 Lot 29
WHR 4020 951C BEEFMAID 555EDam of lot 29.
★ Google eyed deep red to the ground bull that is made right from the ground up. Plenty of growth and carcass merit with all three $ indexes in the top 4% of the breed.
WHR PR2 494E BEEFMAKER
★ Don’t miss this guy! He would do great on heifers and cows with good calving ease and birth weights numbers to go along with being long, extended and loaded with growth and high carcass value traits.
P44225202 INNISFAIL 10Y T723 1853 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
★ Pure Power Bull! 11 EPD traits in the top 10% with growth and carcass added backed by his top 1% in weaning and yearling weight plus top 10% in all three $ indexes.
WHR 074K 105J BEEFMAKER 604M
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
WHITEHAWK BIG RED 074K {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44335908 WHR 4013 216Y BEEFMAID 592F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
160B 028X HISTORIC 81E ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
915G HANNAH 105J {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44255082 ASM 303A MISS BRANDI 915G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
★ 604M has many high-quality values. He has a good calving ease number to go with a big spread for growth, maternal and added carcass value.
WHR 074K 222D BEEFMAKER 624M
WHITEHAWK NATIVE 490H ET
WHR 490H 177H BEEFMAKER 567M
WHITEHAWK NATURAL 290E {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
NATIVE 490H ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44121895 FPH MS REVOLUTION C144 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
★ Sleep good at night calving ease horned bull with Google eyes, dark red, full of growth and carcass merit. Ten EPD traits in the top 15% of the breed including all three $ indexes in the top 5%.
WHR 490H 423H BEEFMAKER 562M
78P88X LADYSPORT 186Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
★ Moderately framed sleep at night calving ease bull!11 EPDS in the top 20% of the breed.
WHITEHAWK P152 BEEFMAID 854CET - Dam of lot 36. /S LADYHOMETOWN 5407C ET - Dam of lot 37. WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET - Maternal
★ well-constructed with all the bells and whistles! Red to the ground, well put together plus Check out his huge spread with calving ease to go along with his maternal, growth and added carcass value. Study his impressive EPD profile and see his 14 EPD traits in the top 20% of the breed. He would do great on heifers or cows! WHR
LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} C ARLO 2135 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44359827 C 88X NOTICE ME 1311 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
6018 X651 LASS 0067 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
C 1311 5280 LADY 6018 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ If you’re looking for a bull with loaded extra growth with breed leading carcass traits plus maternal and you would want to keep his daughters look no further. Big time genetic package with added phenotype. Dam is a top White Hawk Donor 0067.
WHR 4013 854 BENEFACTRESS 650F - Dam of lot 39.
C ARLO 2135 ET - Sire of lot 40.
C
AFF 4013 ADVANCER 838F
ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} Calved: 08-16-2018 Bull 43944777 Tattoo: 838F POLLED
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
★ Calving ease bull with plenty of maternal, shape, power, pigment and muscle to go along with his impressive EPD profile with 13 traits in the top 20%.
★ Homozygous Polled
WHITEHAWK 838F MARSHALL 870J
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
WHR AFF 4013 ADVANCER 838F ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
★ Dark red to the ground like his sire Marshall 870.Very stylishly made moderately framed bull. Study 523M pedigree and you will see double bred to 845C, , 4013 and 4010 who is 4013’s full sister.
WHR 997K 1986 BEEFMAKER 563M
Calved: 03-20-2024
WHITEHAWK ARTHUR 240G ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} WHR 240G 494H BEEFMAKER 997K {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP} P44335704 WHR C660 142X BEEFMAID 494H {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
WHITEHAWK WARRIOR 845C ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} SRM 818 LADY WARRIOR 1986 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P44106813 SRM 774 SPECIAL LEAH 818 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
★ Stout, long and thick well-made bull. 10 EPDS in the top 20% of the breed.
★ These powerful females offer the extra look and presence that appeals to the real cowboys! Backed by their dam who is a White Hawk Ranch proven donor C 6018 X651 LASS 0067 ET that has made a name for herself with her phenotype and strong EPD profile that she has passed onto her offspring. Paternal sisters to Loewen Sandhill L70 and Sired by the popular LOEWEN DCF DEFIANCE H49 ET.
WHR 1015 797J BEEFMAID 718MET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
C GKB GUARDIAN 1015 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44257548 C CJC BELLE AIR LASS 8037 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
★ Heavily pigmented, calving ease, maternal and cow power all in one package! Maternal is backed by 650F, 854C, Beth Y115 and T723.Sire by the popular C GKB GUARDIAN 1015 ET
WHR 870J 590F BEEFMAID 719MET
Calved: 12-09-2024 Cow 44617985 Tattoo: 719M
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
WHR AFF 4013 ADVANCER 838F ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
WHITEHAWK WARRIOR 845C ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P43889861 INNISFAIL 723 U208 4010 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} WHR 870J 590F BEEFMAID 721MET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ Don’t miss these brood cows in the makings! Cow Power and maternal! Sired by Marshall 870J owned by Prause Polled Hereford Farm in Texas.
★ Loaded with growth and carcass added backed by top 5% EPDS in the breed in WW and YW plus top 1% in marbling and all three $ indexes! Study her impressive EPD chart!
★ White Hawk Ranch will retain rights to 2 flushes
FALL YEARLINGS
Lot 104
WHR 4013 2182 BEEFMAID 665M
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
★ Cow Power and maternal! Sired by 4013 who needs no introduction! From top cow family’s including T723, 2182 and 5036C. Loaded with growth and carcass added backed by top 2% EPDS in the breed in WW and YW plus top 10% in marbling and all three $ indexes!
★ Feminine and correct made with a big spread starting with calving ease and birth weight then showing true cow power backed by WW and YW EPDS. Then loads of maternal.
★ Big spread SHF HEADSTRONG D287 H315 ET daughter starting with calving ease and birth weight then showing true cow power backed by top 3% WW and YW EPDS and loads of maternal. Study her impressive EPD profile from top to bottom.
★ Powerful granddaughter of Walkers carcass queen 333 loaded with maternal and carcass traits! Wide based stance, square hips, deep ribbed and thick!
★ A beautifully constructed female that is loaded with quality and eye appeal. A big spread including Calving ease, maternal and cow power all in one bundle!
★ A soft made feminine daughter of 493E. Backed by foundation females T306, 145X and 4134
★ Bred AI on 5/9/2025 to Loewen Sandhill L70 ET, then pasture exposed from 5/20/25 through 8/27/25 to SRM WHR 4010 PRIME PLUS 289 ET. Blood tested Safe AI on 6/15/2025
WHR 490H 894J BEEFMAKER 485L
WHITEHAWK NATURAL 290E {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} WHITEHAWK NATIVE 490H ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
★ Feminine front with brood cow looks. We love her depth and spring of ribs. She is backed by 4 foundation donors including 854C, C144, 4003 and M313.B901 is also the dam of WHR 290E b901 Beefmaker 250G owned by Mrnak and Stuber Ranch.
★ Comes with an impressive EPD profile including 15 traits in the top 20% of the breed.
★ Bred AI on 5/9/2025 to SRM WHR 4010 PRIME PLUS 289 ET, then pasture exposed from 5/20/25 through 8/27/25 to SRM WHR 4010 PRIME PLUS 289 ET. Blood tested Safe PE on 7/18/2025
★ Brood cows in the making with strong EPD profiles. 631M and 633M were the first to slick off this spring which is normal from 829F offspring.
★ Bred AI on 5/9/2025 to KCF BENNETT MONUMENT J338L, then pasture exposed from 5/20/25 through 8/27/25 to SRM WHR 4010 PRIME PLUS 289 ET. Blood tested Safe AI on 6/15/2025
SPRING BRED HEIFERS
WHR 778J 8094 BEEFMAID 576MET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
WHITEHAWK 590F OUTLIER 778J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44271297 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
DRF JWR PRINCE VICTOR 71I {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
RHF 71I MY GEM 8094F {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44060386 RHF 4R SHE BE A GEM 5085C {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
★ Big stout Outlier daughter!
★ Thick top, deep and good spring and depth of rib. Dam 8094 is a Victor outcross Donor for White Hawk Ranch and Stone Ridge Manor. Outlier offspring are the right kind!
★ Bred AI on 5/9/2025 to Boyd Pursuit 4032, then pasture exposed from 5/20/25 through 8/27/25 to WHR 660J 659F REVOLER 317LET. Blood tested Safe AI on 6/15/2025
778J 359F BEEFMAID 577MET
RHF 71I MY GEM 8094FDam of lot 115.
WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
★ Another big stout Outlier daughter! Dam 359F is a big soggy 4013 daughter.
★ Off the chart growth and REA! EPD profile includes the top 1% in the breed for WW, YW, CW, Fat and CHB plus top 2% REA
★ Bred AI on 5/9/2025 to Boyd Pursuit 4032, then pasture exposed from 5/20/25 through 8/27/25 to WHITEHAWK 490H VOLTAGE 242K.Blood tested Safe AI on 6/15/2025 WHR
★ A solid cow prospect that is soft made with high capacity.
★ A Reacher daughter who doesn’t miss making outstanding brood cows with added power.
★ Bred AI on 5/9/2025 to SRM WHR 4010 PRIME PLUS 289 ET, then pasture exposed from 5/20/25 through 8/27/25 to SRM WHR 4010 PRIME PLUS 289 ET. Blood tested Safe PE on 7/18/2025
Lot 118
C&J 460H 331E MS DIAMOND
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44294859 INNISFAIL 723 U208 4015 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ Another fancy made nice uddered WHITEHAWK 593F COSMOS 672J ET daughter backed by her impressive EPDS with top 10 % in bw, udder, rea, marbling and all three $ indexes.
★ Sells with a good bull calf Lot 19A-WHR 323L 416L BEEFMAKER 818N
119A
WHR 323L 416L BEEFMAKER
323L 398L BEEFMAKER
{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} WHITEHAWK 593F COSMOS 672J ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44218460
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
{SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
2328 BEEFMAID 216Y {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
★ Dark red, googled eyed,big stout and powerful brood cow. WHITEHAWK 593F COSMOS 672J ET daughter backed by her added growth and carcass EPDS with top 3 % in WW, YW, REA, Marbling, and CHB along with top 10% CW and MG.She sells will a potential herd bull prospect!
★ Study lot 120A - WHR 323L 398L BEEFMAKER 803N’s EPD profile. He has caliving ease, growth, maternal and carcass added
NRSP FOOTNOTE
★ Cosmos is a son of Vanguard out of a full sister to the mother of Judd. Full brother to WHITEHAWK 593F REACHER 660J ET. Cosmos’ sire group ranked the best for the growth and carcass test of the 2023-born Olsen Ranches test with 38% of them grading Prime. Cosmos’ genetic profile ranks in the top 20% or better for the breed for BW, WW, SC, M, CW, REA, MARB and all the indexes.
593F COSMOS 672J ET
GG MCF VERIFIED MERIT 323L
★ Please study the A lot offspring EPDS they are really interesting
WHR 339G 773J BEEFMAID 428L
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
Calved: 09-10-2023
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44068423 WHR 342Z 115 BEEFMAID 494E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
WHR B279 590F BEEFMAID 773J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44271296 WHR 845C 4010 BEEFMAID 590F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ Big spread WHITEHAWK NAVIGATOR 339G daughter starting with calving ease and birth weight then showing true cow power backed by top 5% WW, YW,SC, CW,REA,MARB, and all three $indexes. Study her impressive EPD profile from top to bottom.
★ Sells with nice heifer calf lot 121A - WHR 323L 428L BEEFMAID 819N
P44268007 /S LADYHOMETOWN 5407C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF}
★ Freckle faced, short marked with a Big spread /S ENDURE 00142 ET daughter. Study her strong EPD profile across the board.
★ She sells with a nice heifer calve lot 123A - WHR 323L 353L
BEEFMAID 824N
WHR 323L 353L BEEFMAID 824N
PICK OF FALL 2025 WHITE HAWK RANCH ET CALVES SIRED BY LOEWEN SANDHILL L70
★ Offering pick bull or heifer from the Fall 2025 White Hawk Ranch ET calves sired by LOEWEN SANDHILL L70 ET (25 Head to choose from).
★ Great opportunity to be on the leading end of Sandhills offspring.
★ Can pick bull or heifer. White Hawk Ranch will retain ½ interest in the bull or 2 flushes of the heifer with a minimum of 6 embryos each time at the buyer’s convenience, and the seller’s expense. Choice to be made by March 1st of 2026.
★ For more information, please reach out to us!
SPECIAL BRED HEIFERS
CALVED: 12-27-2023
★ PE from 3/5/2025 to 5/1/25 to THM Craftman 4163 E2. Safe in calf.
★ True cow in the making! THM MADE BELIEVER 6081daughters are moderately framed but always wean heavy calves. Being out of a THM 163M MARCEL 7540 daughter only adds more dimension.
THM T-BONE KIERA 117
12-24-2023 • COW
★ PE from 3/5/2025 to 5/1/25 to THM Craftman 4163 E2. Safe in calf.
★ PE from 3/5/2025 to 5/1/25 to THM Craftman 4163 E2. Safe in calf.
★ A direct daughter of THM 163M MARCEL 7540. Marcel x Excede combination always works!
CHF STEADY 156J 08M
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 202C173DSTEADFAST 156J ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44276463 NJW 160Z 8Y HOME MAKER 202C {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF} NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF} NJW 73S 88X DAYDREAM 160Z {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} NJW 84B 33B ROB 144F ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} NJW 160Z 10W WHIT 33B {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
THM 228J DAHLIA 4214 ET
NJW LONG HAUL 36E ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
EF MF LONGEST YARD 19Z 228J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44225190 AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF} BAR JZ RUMBLE 525X {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP} AH JDH MS 25L WRANGLER 34X ET {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}
TH 223 71I VICTOR 755T {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} DRF JWR PRINCE VICTOR 71I {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} THM 755T DAHLIA 6105 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
THM 309J ROSEMARY 4192 ET
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 {CHB}{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}
THM WELLINGTON 6109 ET {HYP} H 8E EMBRACER 8006 {CHB}{HYP} THM 6109 ROSEMARY 7019 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} THM VICTRA DOM 152 5043 {HYP} P43738414 THM 5076 CHLOE 1092 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ PE from 3/5/2025 to 5/1/25 to THM Craftman 4163 E2. Safe in calf. ★ This THM 6109 ROSEMARY 7019 ET daughter is a SALE feature! Lots of potential in this venture!
THM 2089 DAHLIA 4236
CALVED: 01-25-2024 • COW 44535153 • TATTOO:
/S MANDATE 66589 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} R LEADER 6964 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF}
THM CONASAUGA 2059 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
P44426257 THM 28M VICTORIA 2132 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RKH MS VICTORIA OP30 3B05 {DLF,HYP,IEF}
THM 100W RELIABLE 3018 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} THM 3018 DAHLIA 2089 ET THM VICTORIA BELLE 1817 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P44430865 THM 755T DAHLIA 6105 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} TH 223 71I VICTOR 755T {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} THM 4037 BEKKAS DAISY 1069
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
★ PE from 3/5/2025 to 5/1/25 to THM Craftman 4163 E2. Safe in calf.
★ The THM CONASAUGA 2059 ET heifer sparked a lot of interest last spring. He now resides at Riley Farms. This female combines our favorite donors 2132, 1817 and 6105
THM T-BONE LUCY 121
{SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF}
THM CONASAUGA 2059 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
P44426257 THM 28M VICTORIA 2132 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} RKH MS VICTORIA OP30 3B05 {DLF,HYP,IEF}
The American Hereford Association (AHA) currently produces expected progeny differences (EPDs) for 15 traits and calculates four profit ($) indexes. Research is ongoing to develop traits for fertility, feed intake and docility.
Today, DNA-marker tests can be used to enhance the accuracy of Hereford EPDs. AHA blends marker information with phenotypic information and pedigree to produce a GE-EPD. Look for the GE-EPD logo denoting an animal has been tested.
The current suite of Hereford EPDs and $ indexes includes:
Calving Ease – Direct (CE)
CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would be born with an 8% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s calves.
Birth Weight (BW)
BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.
Weaning Weight (WW)
WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves.
Yearling Weight (YW)
YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves.
Maternal Milk (MM)
The milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation.
Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G)
Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&GEPDof10lb.(29minus10=19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.”
Maternal Calving Ease (MCE)
MCE EPD predicts how easily a sires daughters will calve at 2 years of age and is measured on a percentage.
For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of7andsireBhasaCEEPDof-3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters.
Mature Cow Weight (MCW)
The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. For example, if sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.
Udder suspension (UDDR)
UDDR EPDs are reported on a 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Teat size (TEAT)
TEAT EPDs are reported on a 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Scrotal Circumference (SC)
Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons of a sire wth a .7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm.
Carcass Weight (CW)
Carcass weight is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPDof84andsireBhasaCWEPD64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20-lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight.
Rib Fat (FAT)
The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Ribeye Area (REA)
REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better- muscled and
higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Marbling (MARB)
MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Baldie Maternal Index (BMI$)
BMI$ is a maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1,000-Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®). This index is more critical of CE than the Brahman Influence Index (BII$) and also has significant weight on fertility. There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW, which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable. The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA. This is true because of the price difference of the Choice-Select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a Yield Grade 3. This index is geared to service any commercial program that has British- cross cows.
Calving Ease Index (CEZ$)
This is a general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through the CHB program. As you might expect, CE and MCE carry significant weight in this index along with fertility. There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass. Remember, this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program.
Brahman Influence Index (BII$)
BII$ is a maternally focused index that is based on a 1,000-head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cows. The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity-based system since CHB does not accept Brahman-influenced cattle into the program. This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes. There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market. The largest emphasis is in fertility, which is measured solely by SC at the present time. Obviously, the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the U.S. where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman-influenced cow herds.
Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$)
This is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market. There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW. Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested, so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life. Of course, we have much more emphasis on fat in this index, as we want the cattle to stay lean. There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF. This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program. It could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or are simply sold to backgrounders. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that nothing is retained in the herd.
