Annual Production Sale March 28, 2026 1:00 pm • Hanover, IL
Commercially raised seedstock built for both commercial and purebred production and longevity.
WILDBERRY FARMS
Welcome to the Wildberry Farms 2026 annual bull and heifer sale. While this sale mirrors our past events, this year we are missing my father Jim Berry, who isn’t here to greet everyone and share his enthusiasm for the day. Although Dad is no longer with us, the farm continues to operate as always. Mom comes to the farm every day to support our team Ben, Jim, Dean, and Peyton, ensuring they have everything they need to care for the farm and the cattle. And our family is committed to carrying on Dad’s vision of raising cattle that continues to build on and improve the genetics of the cattle at Wildberry Farms.
This year’s sale would not be possible without the hard work and commitment of our team. Ben Lehman has taken on the additional responsibilities of managing operations of the farm to ensure our cattle sales continue in the tradition established by Dad. Dean Elder continues his work to prepare the bulls and heifers for our sale today. And thanks to the steady efforts of Jim Boop and Peyton Foster, everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Thank you for coming today and participating in this much anticipated sale. We are looking forward to a strong future at Wildberry Farms.
Sincerely,
Rob Berry and the Berry Family
THE WILDBERRY
ADVANTAGE
• Free delivery within 200 miles
• We keep them until you need themspring breeding season/August 1
• All bulls will be semen checked, receive their spring vaccination shots and dewormed before delivery.
• BVD PI3 free
• Volume discounts for purchases of 2 or more bulls:
WE WOULD LOVE TO SHOW YOU THE BULLS AT THE FARM. IF POSSIBLE, COME BEFORE THE SALE AND TAKE YOUR TIME EVALUATING THE BULLS. FEEL FREE TO DROP BY AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.
Thank you for your interest in our program. We understand there are many sales across the country, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to evaluate our offering. We are proud of this set of cattle and believe Jim would be too. Jim’s favorite philosophy was to “raise the cattle so they’ll work anywhere,” and I feel this set is developed to do just that. It’s always humbling to hear and see how other places manage their herds across the country. We truly enjoy hearing when our bulls and females have success for customers everywhere from Montana to south Alabama.
The calves were weaned in late August with no creep feed; weaned on hand-fed a 1% body weight grain mix with free-choice grass hay until late October. Once transitioned to a TMR ration (46 NEG based on haylage, grass hay, silage, and wet corn gluten), the bulls were turned into a 40-acre fescue-based pasture to provide plenty of exercise. This development and ration remain consistent through sale day to ensure the bulls are not pushed for excessive gain. This year, they remained on pasture until late January. As indicated by the scan data, these bulls are kept lean and in hard condition, ensuring they are ready to work when breeding season arrives.
We stand behind our offering 100%. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any issues, as we understand the unpredictability of working with livestock.
Jim’s passion was to produce trouble-free, predictable cattle, and we hope you find exactly that in this offering. This place doesn’t run without our crew either, Dean, who lives in the calving barn this time of year with Brian Boop who helps every calving season. Jim Boop keeps everything working and clean in the winter and Peyton is learning to help wherever he is needed. I also want to extend a special thank you to Ann, Rob, and the entire Berry family from all of us, for continuing Jim’s legacy with Wildberry Farms.
Thank you again and we look forward to talking cattle with you, Ban Lehman, Cattle Manager
Welcome
JIM AND NANCY BOOP
DEAN ELDER WITH HIS SON JOSH AND HIS FAMILY
BEN LEHMAN FAMILY
WILDBERRY FARMS Annual Production Sale
65 FORAGE-DEVELOPED BULLS
25 BRED HEIFERS AND PAIRS FROM THE HEART OF THE HERD
5 OPEN HEIFERS AND “THE CHOICE” OF 100 HEAD YEARLING HEIFERS
SALE DAY PHONES
Ben’s Cell
563-920-0315
Dean’s Cell 712-269-1261
Randy Gill
Col. Justin Steward
608-482-0133
319-480-3726
Dr. Bert Moore, ASA 701-541-5035
Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources
406-581-7835
Bryce Lehman (former WBF cattle manager) 815-990-2312
Barney Gehl (former WBF cattle manager) 563-506-8075
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 27
12:00 noon - Dark Viewing Bulls & Heifers
Saturday, March 28
8:00 am Coffee & Donuts || Cattle on Display 11:30 am Complimentary Lunch
1:00 pm Wildberry Farms Annual Production Sale
PRICING AND SALE FORMAT
All bulls are base priced at $4,500, open females base priced at $3,000 and bred females/pairs floored at $4000. We go through extra work before the printing of the catalog so we can sell the animals in catalog order making it easier for everyone to follow along. However, we have moved one or two animals up on sale day if need be. Each lot will begin at the base price. Please feel free to call with any questions about the format.
HERD HEALTH PROGRAM
All bulls & heifers are on a complete health program and will be accompanied by health papers for shipment anywhere in the United States. All cattle have been vaccinated for PI3, BVD, 7-Way, Blackleg, BRVS and Haemophilus and have been poured and treated with Dectomax.
EPDS
All EPDs are the most current BOLT at the time of printing conducted by IGS and the American Simmental Association. Please note that EPDs may change from the time the sale catalog is printed until registration papers are transferred.
SALE LOCATION
The sale will be held at the farm between Elizabeth and Hanover, Illinois.
Three miles south of US 20-Highway 84 intersection or one mile north of Hanover on Highway 84 on the west side of the road.
March 28, 2026
1:00 pm • Hanover, IL
SEMEN/FLUSH INTEREST
Bulls selling for under $20,000 Wildberry will retain 1/3 semen interest. Bulls selling for $20,000 and higher Wildberry will retain ¼ semen interest. We are flexible with these terms as long as all parties find it fair. “The Choice” heifer selected we will retain one flush on to happen at our expense and buyer’s convenience.
BREEDING GUARANTEE
All bulls have passed a complete BSE and semen check. They are fully and unconditionally guaranteed to be as represented by us in terms of fertility and function. If, for any reason , the bull is unsatisfactory to the new owner please reach out to us first and right away. We try to be easy to work with and will do what it takes to make it right.
PAYMENT
We ask for a fully refundable deposit of 1/3 the price of the bull the day you select the bull. Final payment is due when the bull is delivered or picked up. We expect full payment for females and they should be picked up sale day or shortly after.
SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASES
Can’t visit the farm? Call Ben or Dean to help you with selecting the right animals. We will help select the best fits for your program. Your satisfaction is guaranteed when the animal is delivered, or we will take them home.
ACCOMMODATIONS
There are many accommodations all within a half hour drive and closer. We’re happy to host you for multiple days. Call Ben to help set up arrangements.
Green Illinois designates bulls safe to use on heifers.
GGP logo designates cattle that have Genomic Enhanced EPDs.
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Purebred Simmental Bulls
1
WBF UNIVERSAL N218
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
WS PROCLAMATION E202
KBHR GLOBAL J138
BAR CK MS X38 106Z
WBF
F426
WBF GRACE D937
Most of you know the impact that WBF Grace F426 has had on our program. When we finally convinced Jim to flush her after she raised WBF Undisputed L078 who went to Triangle J in Nebraska it was a clear we wanted to take her to bulls that were predictable and matched our goals as a program. As you evaluate these bulls from 4 different sires you’ll notice the consistency the cow side brings in. The KBHR Global brothers have the look of their dam being bold ribbed, deep bodied, extremely thick, and extra muscle. Stacking WBF Grace F426 with Kellers BAR CK MS X38 106Z and then Sugar C4 makes these bulls maternal prowess for production Simmentals second to none. Lot 1 has stood out from day one and we’ve admired him from every aspect throughout his development.
WBF UNIVERSAL N218 || Sells as Lot 1.
KBHR GLOBAL J138 || Sire of Lots 1, 2.
WBF GLOBAL N214
WBF GRACE F426 || Dam of Lots 1-9.
WBF GLOBAL N214 || Sells as Lot 2.
Purebred Simmental Bulls
GIBBS 9114G ESSENTIAL || Sire of Lots 3-5.
WBF PARAMOUNT N219
GIBBS 7382E BROAD RANGE
GIBBS 9114G ESSENTIAL
GIBBS 7153E STAR 3136A
Lot 3 is special, plain and simple. We had seen enough Essential cattle to come to the conclusion he would work great with Grace on paper and physically. He is exactly what we had envisioned while making the mating to Essential. Massive from every angle, breed leading growth, depth of body and rib shape that sometimes eludes Essential offspring. Lots 3, 4, & 5 are each very good individuals in their own right and will all increase the bottom line to whomever makes the investment.
WBF PARAMOUNT N219 || Sells as Lot 3.
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
GIBBS 7382E BROAD RANGE GIBBS 9114G ESSENTIAL GIBBS 7153E STAR 3136A
Purebred
ESSENTIAL N222 || Sells as Lot 5.
GRACE F426 || Dam of Lots 1-9.
WBF LIBERTY N215
ASR AMERICAN PATRIOT F843
ASR AMERICAN PROUD H0301
ASR LITTLE DESI D6273
IR ZEUS A718
WBF GRACE F426
WBF GRACE D937
This pair of American Proud ET brothers were made because of the mating flexibility and outcross potential they would provide to the Simmental population (mainly for the females) They are half brothers to the Select Sires/All Beef bull LRS DUTTON 611K who has been widely used. Lot 6 offers an EPD profile that really exemplifies what we strive for here. 12 EPDs in the top 20% or higher culminating a 184+ API and 100+ TI. Genomics say Lot 7 carries a little more birth weight than Lot 6 but is a little bigger framed with the same qualities for growth, Stay, Doc, and Marb.
WBF LIBERTY N215 || Sells as Lot 6.
Purebred Simmental Bulls
WBF PATRIOT N217
ZEUS A718 WBF GRACE F426 WBF GRACE D937
The females from this flush will be where the biggest value for us comes from in the future.
Another flush mating to make outcross genetics that are functional and sound and hold up on paper too. Lot 8 was the only blaze bull we got from the flush, but he’s as complete physically as any and his EPD profile puts 13 traits in the top 1/3 of the breed or higher. Lot 9 might be more attractive than most while still carrying a top 15% API and TI with high marks for YW, ADG, Stay, DOC, and Marb.
WBF POISE N220
HHS MR ENTOURAGE 867B
LCDR RESERVE 210J
LCDR MS ECHO 43E
ZEUS A718
GRACE F426
GRACE D937
WBF DIGNITY N221
9
MR ENTOURAGE 867B LCDR RESERVE
SimAngus Bulls
WBF PLEDGE N015
Theres a lot to cover on this herd sire prospect! Study is actual data, scan data, and EPD profile and you’ll be hard pressed to find a more complete animal anywhere. Hes been a favorite all summer and fall.
WBF DECLARATION N011
WBF ABBY L889 WBF ABBY F412 11
1/2 SM 1/2 AN DOB: 1/20/2025 Bull ASA# 4514295
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled TATTOO: N011
BW: 97 Adj. WW: 700 Adj. YW: 1304 Frame: 6.3 API: 154.4
BW Ratio: 121 WW Ratio: 113 YW Ratio: 118 WDA: 3.24
IMF: 3.44 BF: 0.28 REA: 14.46 TI: 95.1
IMF Ratio: 107 BF Ratio: 127 REA Ratio: 104
A True performance bull when you study his
MILL BRAE IDENTITY 7116
and
If finishing your calves is part of your operation he needs to be on top of your list. All that feedlot and carcass gains and you should still keep his daughters! N011 was born unassisted to first calf heifer and she did a heck of a job raising him!
WBF DECLARATION N094 || Sells as Lot 12.
WBF DECLARATION N094
5/8
SimAngus Bulls
If you finish your calves, this bull needs to be atop your list. Breed leading growth EPDs boasting 100+ WW and 166 YW to go with ADG, CW, Marb, and REA EPDs that rank highly in the SimAngus population. The highest IMF scanning bull in the sale with a 146 IMF ratio to rank 1/40. But he still comes from a wonderful cow with great udder and boasts a top 10% Stay EPD making his daughters desirable as well.
Read
WBF DECLARATION N137
ES DECLARATION LG150 || Sire of Lots 10-13.
WBF DECLARATION N137 || Sells as Lot 13.
WBF DECLARATION N014
This Bull is a tank and scanned a 16.5” REA. Excellent growth ratios after starting at just 81lbs BW. Breed leading EPDs for WW, YW, ADG, MWW, DOC, CW, MARB, REA and both indexes in top 20% will make this guy popular.
CLRS HOMELAND 327H ES DECLARATION LG150 ES G150
Sure fire calving ease bull. Breed leading CE, BW, MCE and STAY from a promising young dam. Granddam has 367 day calving interval on 10 calves with Top 1% EPD for DMI. Easy keeping, long lasting females will be this bulls legacy.
WBF DECLARATION N014 || Sells as Lot 14. N506 || Paternal sib to Lot 15.
WBF JUSTIFY N061 || Sells as Lot 15.
Puredbred Simmental and SimAngus Bulls
WBF PATTON N073
WBF Patton son that has been a standout from day one. Patton is getting to be consistent at producing bulls that ratio well above 100 for every category. A bull that will help your program in every facet of the beef industry.
PATTON N073
Sells as Lot 17. WBF PATTON K059 || Sire of Lot 17. WBF DUTTON N064 || Sells as Lot 18.
Purebred Simmental Bulls
WBF LAKOTA N090 || Sells as Lot 19.
WBF LAKOTA N090
Black || Homozygous Polled
TATTOO: N090
WBF LAKOTA N101
20
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
TATTOO: N101
KBHR BOLD RULER H152
TSN LAKOTA L832
TSN MISS PROTEGE S F438
WBF SUCCESS F153
WBF SHAMROCK J565
WBF SHAMROCK F485
Stud! Extra muscle and phenotype along with 16 EPDs at or above breed average. He will be a crowd favorite come sale day. Exceptional ratios for WW and YW.
KBHR BOLD RULER H152
TSN LAKOTA L832
TSN MISS PROTEGE S F438
WBF SIGNIFICANT B132
WBF DANCER F456
WBF DANCER C669
This bull has been easy to find from day 1! Check out his set of ratios. He is also a phenotype standout from a wonderful WBF Significant B132 daughter.
WBF LAWLESS N053
Dam, F424 has put 5 for 5 bulls in the sale with a 363 day calving interval. He has been a favorite all summer and fall. 109 WW 106 YW and 111 IMF ratios.
WBF CRUCIAL N046
Sells
Purebred Simmental Bulls
WBF DUTTON N098
in the
WBF LIMITED EDITION N074
from a wonderful 11 year old cow that carries a 367 calving interval. Check out
set of ratios across the board too.
WBF KNOCKOUT N174 || Sells as Lot 26.
WBF KNOCKOUT N174
GIBBS HILLTOP 0062H
GIBBS HAYMAKER 2380K
GIBBS 6123D MABELLE8365U
Physically a tank and a top pick by all early visitors. Take a look at his set of
for
and carcass and you’ll find it hard to top. I could write a book about his dam and his sisters that are all standouts. Easy to find and easy to like, he’ll be popular with everyone.
GIBBS HAYMAKER 2380K || Sire of Lots 26-29.
WBF HAYMAKER N062 || Sells as Lot 27.
WBF HAYMAKER N062
Black || Homozygous Polled
GIBBS HILLTOP 0062H
GIBBS HAYMAKER 2380K
GIBBS 6123D MABELLE8365U
Haymakers first calf crop has not disappointed here and were very well received at Cow Camp Ranches record breaking sale in January. They are all sound, good footed with extra frame and grow like this son who also ratios a 123 for IMF.
TATTOO:
WBF HAYMAKER N143
Full
GIBBS HILLTOP 0062H
GIBBS
N143 WBF DOWNTOWN D054 WBF SHAMROCK H915 WBF SHAMROCK C693
WBF HAYMAKER N096
GIBBS HILLTOP 0062H
GIBBS HAYMAKER 2380K
GIBBS 6123D MABELLE8365U
G707 does it again. A bull that progressive cattle people will find on paper and person. 700+ lbs at wean and an excellent carcass scan.
WBF NATIONWIDE N128 || Sells as Lot 31.
WBF NATIONWIDE N158
5/8 SM 3/8 AN DOB:
Another no holes Nationwide sired bull from 11 year old dam. This bull’s genomics show more growth as well as a good set of ratios.
WBF NATIONWIDE N128
CCR POUNDER 2045F CCR NATIONWIDE 4503J
CCR MS NATIONAL 4503B
Might be repetitive with Nationwide female possibilities but the bull has maternal power bred in. His Maternal granddam is the dam of WBF Iron Clad E053.
NATIONWIDE N158 || Sells as Lot 32.
WBF NATIONWIDE N154
CCR POUNDER
This Nationwide x Decisive bull with top 1% stay EPD will leave daughters every cattle person will envy
NATIONWIDE N127
Nationwide daughters
calving right now because they are beautiful uddered, great dispositions, and big bodied! This bull was raised by a 13 year old cow with a 363 day calving interval. If you want long lasting cowy females this could be the best choice.
Purebred Simmental Bulls
WBF ESSENTIAL N226 || Sells as Lot 36.
WBF ESSENTIAL N226
WBF GLOBAL N212 || Sells as Lot 38.
WBF ESSENTIAL N223
GIBBS 7382E BROAD RANGE GIBBS 9114G ESSENTIAL
GIBBS 7153E STAR 3136A
The next round of the ET brothers don’t fall off much as Lot 35 has some of the
predictions in the whole catalog.
WBF RESERVE N224
HHS MR ENTOURAGE 867B LCDR RESERVE 210J LCDR MS ECHO 43E
Just as good as his brothers at the front of the book but I can’t put them all together at once.
WBF GLOBAL N212
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
WS PROCLAMATION
WBF GLOBAL N211
IR ZEUS A718
WBF GRACE F426 WBF GRACE D937
WBF PATTON N153
BRIDLE BIT RESOURCE G9117
WBF PATTON K059 WBF ULTRA G621
Another great choice if your finishing calves. YW, ADG, $GN, CW,
WBF HONOR GUARD N017
One of only two red bulls this year. He’s a standout for performance with a 116 WW ratio and 110 YW ratio. Unassisted from
WBF JUSTIFY N054
TRIPLE CROWN 018C GIBBS 1229J JUSTIFY
GIBBS 7099E STAR 0532X
Blaze face bull that really has no holes in his data set. Another
for Docility as we’ve really focused on disposition and it is showing.
WBF JUSTIFY N054 || Sells as Lot 42. WBF JUSTIFY N135 || Sells as Lot 44.
WBF LONGSHOT N120
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G
SCHOOLEY LONGSHOT 302L
SCHOOLEY MISS 823F 068H
We couldn’t seem to get many bulls from Longshot as he is the only one, but there are 11 heifers you’ll be sure to hear from in the future. 14 high ranking EPDs topped off with 178+ API.
WBF GOLD RUSH N020
Biggest
WBF HIGHWAY N162
Heterozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
N176
WBF NATIONWIDE N192
CCR
CCR
Could write the same footnote for every one of the Nationwide bulls. They are just so consistent and predictable its easy to like them. For the youngest calf in the sale this guy has really come on as we pictured.
WBF JACKSON N078
3/4
HOOK`S FULL FIGURES 11F FIVE STAR JACKSON J10
KBHR F316
Out of one of Deans favorite cows who has a 363 day calving interval on 9 calves and still has a picture perfect udder at 11 years old.
WBF DECLARATION N021
WBF DECLARATION N016
CASH J015
Another Declaration sired calving ease bull with a 113 IMF ratio.
Another Declaration son the boasts 13 EPDs at or above breed ave. And a good heifer bull candidate.
WBF STANDOUT N023
BRAE IDENTITY 7116
MS MATERNAL L915
WBF KROWN N067 || Sells as Lot 56.
WBF KROWN N139
Star Faced bull with good IMF scan. Dam has been a phenomenal producer for
WBF KROWN N067
KBHR REVOLUTION H071
SCHOOLEY KROWN 28K
SCHOOLEY MISS 3000A 823F
Phenotype standout with WW ratio of 106 and 113 REA ratio. He’s been easy to find since birth.
SCHOOLEY KROWN 28K || Sire of Lots 56-58.
WBF JUSTIFY N169
WBF JUSTIFY N165
We really think theres a lot to like in this bull. A strong set of ratios and EPDs highlighted by his top 1% stay and DOC EPD. If your building a cowherd for the future he will make the females that check every box.
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled TATTOO: N024
GIBBS JUSTIFY 1229J
Sire of Lots 59, 60.
N024
Purebred Simmental Bulls
WBF GOLD RUSH N148 || Sells as Lot 62.
Calving ease prospect that excels for BW, MCE, STAY and Marbling EPDs. Another great choice to retain females from this sire as he comes from one our favorite cow families.
CRUCIAL N122 || Sells as Lot 64.
WBF GOLD RUSH N148
GOLD 274G JC MR GOLD RUSH 994J BRIDLE BIT MS CHOICE G994
Not sure how I let this bull be this far back in the book but
101YW ratios respectively but check out his scan data!
scanned over a 19” ribeye!
and
DUTTON 611K || Sire of Lot 63.
WBF CRUCIAL N122
This JC Lawless bull from the Hebe cow family will leave daughters any cattleman will envy. Top 10 ranked REA.
725 lbs adj WW and 11 breed leading EPDs. His dam has been a great cow for us as well showing a 369 day calving interval.
WBF RED HEART N147
Heterozygous Black || Homozygous Polled TATTOO: N147
WBF HIGHWAY N068
Heterozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
TATTOO: N068
WS JAM-PACKED 88J
KBHR RED HEART L200
KBHR G027 MS NIGHTFORCE
PBF RED PAINT
WBF PREFERRED BET Z039 WBF ENCHANTMENT F517 WBF ENCHANTMENT B441
KBHR Highway has left us with daughters that’ll fill the sale book with bulls for years to come. This son records a 124 IMF ratio. Keep the daughters, feed the steers and reap the rewards on both ends.
in memory of
Jim Berry
James Osie Berry, 84, of Hanover, IL, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Paul and Kathryn (Kirn) Berry. Jim grew up in Barrington, IL, and graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1959 and Northwestern University in 1963. Jim began his professional career with Procter & Gamble in Chicago before joining the Chicago Board of Trade in 1966, where he founded Berry Trading Corp. In 1967, he married the love of his life, Ann Schmid, and together they shared 58 years of marriage, raising three children Robert (Lara) Berry, Christine (Joe) Lillie, and Elizabeth Berry. Jim was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren: Andrew Lillie, Kate Lillie, Vija Berry, Matt Berry, Mike Lillie, Charlie Berry, and Paul Berry. From 1970 to 1999, Jim and Ann raised their family in Crystal Lake, IL. he was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. Jim became linois’s first licensed hot air balloon pilot, while raising buffalo before switching to cattle. In the late 1970s, Jim began building a cattle operation with just 16 head. Jim started Wildberry Farms, a vision that grew into a nationally respected Simmental breeding program. After retiring from the Board of Trade in 1997, he moved Wildberry Farms to Hanover and Scales Mound, IL. His annual March sale attracts buyers from across the country, and he became a leading figure in the industry, serving on the American Simmental Board, 20+ years on the Jo Daviess County Beef association board, and The state board for Illinois Beef Association. Dedication to the industry that earned him numerous honors, including Breeder of the Year, Seed Stock Producer of the year, and an Environmental Stewardship Award, along with American Simmentals “Golden Book Award”. Jim cared deeply for the land, knowing that its stewardship was key to his success, and was grateful for the loyal employees who shared his dedication. Jim’s devotion extended beyond his work; he was committed to giving back to his community, always leading with humility, generosity, and quiet strength. He never complained, worked tirelessly, and was guided by a heart of gold. He is deeply missed.
the JIM BERRY family
“The Choice” - A chance for someone to purchase our very best, and you get to pick from 100 head of open heifers which includes 15 daughters of WBF Grace F426. There’s 40+ years of selecting for udder quality, structural soundness, and easy fleshing females in this group. Our cows are run like commercial cows and expected to perform on grass, water, and mineral making this set of females highly efficient, fertile, and productive. We’re pleased to offer the pick of this set and hope you’ll enjoy looking through them. Selection to be made before May 1st.
“THE CHOICE”
N593 ASA# 4607372
N592 ASA# 4607371
N506 ASA# 4604304
WBF GRACE F46
This
N476
|| Polled
Black || Polled
Notice her full sister as lot 111 in the bred heifer division. The
N520
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 548
BW Ratio: 104 WW Ratio:
WBF ERICA F561 WBF ERICA B519
Really fancy blaze face female from a great cow family.
N417
|| Polled
We don’t intend on selling many of the ES Declaration daughter going forward so take advantage of this one in the offering.
bred heifers
• All heifers are floored at $4,000.
• No delivery on heifers, must be picked up sale day or shortly after.
• All heifers received the following vaccinations: April - Bovi Shield Gold FP5 VL5, Longrange injectable wormer, poured with UltraBoss November - Bovi Shield Gold FP 5L5, Ultrabac 7, Scourguard 4KC, Type A clostridium toxoid, Valbazen Drench, Poured with Clean Up II
Late December - Scourgaurd 4KC, Type A clostridium toxoid, poured with Cydectin
WBF HEBE M667 || Sells as Lot 90.
BRIGHT M662
CCR POUNDER 2045F CCR NATIONWIDE 4503J CCR MS NATIONAL
• Most heifers will have calves at side sale day.
• All calves receive at birth Ultrabac 7, Inforce 3 and BoSe.
• These females are a cross section of the bred heifers we are retaining to move our program in the right direction. They are bred for longevity and udder quality and they have not been pampered and overfed. They’ve been on free choice grass hay and 25lbs of a high roughage TMR ration. Buy with confidence as the work on the pairs is already done.
WBF HEBE M667
|| Sire
WBF ABBY M709
WBF SHIRLEY M610
WBF SHIRLEY M610 || Sells as Lot 92. WBF LEADA M796 || Sells as Lot 94. HOOK`S FULL FIGURES 11F FIVE
WBF LEADA M796
BONUS M699
WBF CARROLL M791
WBF Grace granddaughter. Due 2/21 to Gold Rush.
NURSE M721
CHARMERE M766
HEIDI M787
WBF MUSIC M707
Bigger Stouter
WBF LANE M759
Another Pounder Female with lots of growth. Calved to WBF RL Deets H126
WBF MONTIE M738
WBF SHAMROCK M776
WBF ENCHANTMENT M719
Another Heifer that probably shouldn’t leave here because of her cow family and individual make up. Calved to Woodhill Comstock with a dandy heifer calf on 2/8.
WBF LANE M697
Really nice Pontiac female from a long lasting cow family. Due 3/13 to High Ridge.
WBF MS GOLDIE M816
Really good Hebe daughter by Jackson due 3/18 to Gibbs High Ridge.
WBF PROMISE M740
WBF MS MATERNAL M683
WBF CHARMER M661
WBF MADELINE M666
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ASA QUICK REFERENCE TO EPDS, INDEXES AND $VALUES
EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPDS): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires’ EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and -5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units). Key to using EPDs is knowing in what units they are expressed. For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, sire A would be expected to sire 15 pounds more weaning weight than sire B. If calving ease was the trait, sire A would be expected to sire 15 percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if sire B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we would expect sire A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed. For more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes, visit www.Simmental.org.
Listed below are the units in which ASA EPDs are expressed:
ALL-PURPOSE INDEX (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario.
BACK FAT (BF): Inches of carcass backfat at 475 days.
BIRTH WEIGHT (BW): Pounds of birth weight.
CALVING EASE (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers.
CARCASS WEIGHT (CW): Pounds of carcass weight at 475 days.
DOCILITY (DOC): Percent of offspring receiving a disposition score of 1 (docile).
MATERNAL CALVING EASE (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters.
MILK (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk.
MARBLING (MARB): Carcass marbling score at 475 days.
MATERNAL WEANING WEIGHT (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth.
RIBEYE AREA (REA): Square inches of carcass ribeye at 475 days.
TERMINAL INDEX (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario.
WEANING WEIGHT (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.
YEARLING WEIGHT (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.
YIELD GRADE (YG): Carcass yield grade score at 475 days.
$ INDEXES: Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide pieces of the economic puzzle. This is where $ indexes come in. Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPDs and economics to estimate an animal’s overall impact on integrated commercial production. The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the following $ indexes:
ALL-PURPOSE INDEX (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield.
TERMINAL INDEX (TI): Evaluates sires for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.
For more detailed information about EPDs and $indexes, visit: www.Simmental.org
How to Read the Performance Data
Tattoo: The bulls have a permanent I.D. tattooed in both ears that correspond to the alphanumeric ear tags.
Weights and Ratios: Actual BW weight taken within the first 24 hours of calving. The ratios for birth and weaning weights are taken from the ASA using their contemporary groups. The yearling weight and carcass ratios are figured by us in house, with all the Purebreds in one group and all the Percentage bulls in another group. We feel this gives the most easy to read information and shows how the bulls have done relative to their pen mates.
SC: Scrotal Circumference measured in centimeters adjusted for age.
ULTRASOUND CARCASS
REA: Adjusted yearling ultrasound rib eye area.
%IMF: Adjusted yearling ultrasound for estimated marbling, an indication of quality grade potential.
Back Fat: Measured in hundredths of an inch.
Green Illinois designates bulls safe to use on heifers.
GGP logo designates cattle that have Genomic Enhanced EPDs.
Spring 2026 ASA Average EPDs
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
CE: Calving Ease, expressed as a % in deviation from breed average of unassisted calving in two year heifers.
BW: Birth Weight, expressed in pounds as a deviation from breed average.
WW: Weaning Weight, expressed in pounds as a deviation from breed average.
YW: Yearling Weight expressed in pounds as a deviation from breed average.
MCE: Maternal Calving Ease, expressed as a % deviation from breed average of two year old daughters unassisted calving.
Milk: Maternal Milk, expressed in pounds as the deviation in calves weaning weight from breed average from dam’s milking ability only.
MWW: Maternal Weaning Weight, expressed in pounds as the total deviation in calves weaning weight from breed average from dam’s milking ability and growth genetics combined.
STAY: Percent of daughters remaining in the cowherd at 6 years of age.
DOC: Percent of offspring receiving a disposition score of 1 (docile).
CW: Carcass weight, expressed as a % deviation from breed average.
Marb: Deviation in Intramuscular fat from breed average.
%IMF: Intramuscular Fat or Marbling, expressed as a score as in deviation from breed average.
REA: Rib eye area expressed as a % deviation from breed average.
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INVESTING IN YOUR SUCCESS
Things will be a little different this year at Wildberry Farms sale. Missing and honoring Jim at the same time will definitely set a different tone after so many years of his leadership and friendship. The family will all be there, the talented crew that is carrying on the tradition will be there, the cattle will be there and we know the great and repeat customers of Wildberry will all be there. I just know that Jim will be there too. He wouldn’t want to miss this extraordinary time in the beef business any more than he would want to miss all of his friends and family.
As for the cattle, they are the best ever offered here both genetically and physically. So many years of pushing the improvement envelope to ensure customer success have led to a special set of bulls and females designed to promote the profitability and success of every phase of the beef business.
On behalf of Allied, the Berry family and everyone involved with the operation and sale, we hope you will be with us sale day to fill your cattle needs and celebrate the more important things in life.
Sincerely,
Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources
Allied Genetic Resources is owned by nearly 60 of the most progressive seed-stock operations in the U.S. Together we are the largest seedstock supplier in the country which enables us to offer the critical mass necessary to help create added value for your calves. What makes this company unique is that it was designed solely to help you be more profitable and to help us provide you with better customer service. At Wildberry, we are committed to your success and believe that Allied will help us increase your profitability and enjoyment.
