Welcome FROM DERSTA FARM LTD
Welcome to the Dersta Farm 3rd Annual Bull Sale. We’re proud to offer 40+ Red and Black Angus bulls, along with a select group of Black red-carrier bulls. We will also be selling 10 hand-picked commercial open replacement heifers.
Our most heartfelt thankyou to all of our repeat buyers who have trusted Dersta Farm genetics and put them to work in their own herds. Your support means a lot to us. We also appreciate everyone who took the time to come out, tour the cows on pasture, and look at the bulls and their dams ahead of sale day. We believe in showing cattle where they’re raised and letting them speak for themselves.
This is an exciting time to be in the cattle business. We truly believe the strong market we’re seeing today is more than just a short-lived spike. With herd numbers where they are and demand remaining strong, we feel the outlook for the cow-calf sector is positive for the long haul. We are very optimistic about what lies ahead for our industry.
Our cow herd is built around good, solid mother cows with strong udders, sound feet, and the kind of fertility that keeps a program moving forward. We run on a strict 60-day breeding season—no second chances. If they don’t breed, they don’t stay. Plain and simple. We believe fertility and longevity are what keep ranches profitable in the long run.
We’ve backed off on heavy AI use and now rely more on our walking herd sires. That gives us bigger sire groups, both in bulls and heifers, so we can better see how a bull truly stamps his calves and how consistent they are. We also make selective use of embryo transfer as a tool to move our program forward, only on cows that truly represent what Dersta Farm stands for. Our donor females have proven themselves in real-world conditions and accurately reflect our goals for maternal strength, udder quality, foot soundness, fertility, and longevity. These are not just cows that look good in pictures — they are cows that have raised above average calves, breed back on time, and hold up year after year. Embryo transfer allows us to multiply our very best, while keeping the foundation of our herd built on practical, hard-working cows.
We stand behind what we sell. Every bull is structurally sound, developed with longevity in mind, and will be semen tested and guaranteed a sound breeder before sale day. Our goal is to provide the best bull power we can to your herd and get your cows bred early with calves that grow.
We encourage everyone to come look at the cattle, view the dams, ask questions, and visit with us about what you’re looking for. We’re proud of this set of bulls and heifers and believe they’ll go out and work for you.
Derek, Stacey, Erika, Lexie & Logan Mathon
Dersta Farm Ltd.
Innisfail, AB | derstafarm@gmail.com
Derek | 403-877-0479
Stacey | 403-506-1473
Derek, Stacey, Erika, Lexie and Logan Mathon MARCH
THURSDAY
Welcome FROM CASTLEROCK MARKETING
Welcome to the Dersta Farms Bull Sale and will notice that this family is aggressive in their passions in both their farming and purebred sectors and with that the pay off is evident. Notably a high quality set of walking bulls grace the pastures backed up by strong, productive cow families that are consistent. With this set of herd bulls breeding the cows there are larger sire groups to not only benefit you as a customer in purchasing your bull(s) but the females retained then also become closer related, sharing more the same genetics to improve consistency. Also highlighting the sale again this year is an impressive set of ET calves that are impressive!
The bulls as always have been developed in a proper manner not emphasizing growth alone but the development of these young herdsires to ensure your investment offers the highest returns. The bulls are fed in a paddock allowing for lots of exercise and room to rumble keeping the muscle tone to them. Most importantly, this is a family operation as the next generation are active in the chores from, feeding, bedding, health checks and any other day to day duty neccesary. Erika, Lexie and Logan carry the same passion as Derek and Stacey, in other words the future is in good hands at Dersta Farms.
Be sure to stop in ahead of the sale if time allows to view the bull pen and to discuss with the Dersta crew your needs and what bull(s) fit your description, you sourcing the properbull to achieve your goals is first and foremost. If we can be of any assistance to you and your selection criteria feel welcome to reach out and discuss the offering, we know the herd very well, your success is ours!
See you sale day!
Shane Castle
Castlerock Marketing
Swift Current, SK | castlerockmarketing@gmail.com
Shane Castle | 306-741-7485
Chad Lorenz | 403-896-9585
Mark Forsyth | 306-784-7844
Brennan Schachtel | 306-821-2504
ONLINE BIDDING AVAILABLE www.dlms.ca
Mathon: 587-377-1473
Sale DETAILS
BREEDING GUARANTEE
• All bulls are guaranteed to be structurally sound and to have passed a semen test prior to sale day by Pioneer Veterinary Services.
• All bulls will be fully vaccinated with the Foot Rot and IBR/BVD Vaccine.
• We guarantee our bulls to be satisfactory breeders. Please contact us if you are having an issue early on to we can come up with an option to fix it.
• We retain no interest in the bulls and you own them 100%. You will not be bidding against any Sale credits in our sale.
BULL DELIVERY
• If bulls are taken home with in a WEEK of sale $200 cash on pickup.
• All bulls MUST be Insured if staying on farm.
• Bull delivery will start April and be completed by May 1st. Every effort will be made to deliver your bull as close to needed as possible but areas will be done at the same time.
VIDEO SALE
• This is a VIDEO sale. Bulls will be available to view outside but NO live animals will be entering a sale ring. Please plan appropriate viewing time.
Herd HEALTH
Over the past year I have had the privilege to work with Derek, Stacey and the kids and see the development of their bulls firsthand. Even with record cattle prices, the importance of finding cattle that work for you and your program is paramount. Dersta Farms have put together a great group of bulls to fill many needs. The herd health program of the bulls starts with the cow herd. The cows are on a modified live vaccination program with Bovishield Gold FP5, given 6 weeks prior to breeding. The cows receive a Clostridial and Scour vaccine in the fall, along with a dose of Multimin. Newborn calves are given Vitamin ADE and selenium, a toltrazuril bolus, and a dose of Bovilis Nasalgen. At turn out, calves are vaccinated with Vision 8 somn, Bovisheild Gold one shot and Pinkeye Shield. At weaning, calves are revaccinated with Vision 8 somn and Bovishield Gold one shot. Derstra Farm also uses FerAppease to help reduce the stress of calves at this time. Sale bulls will be boosted in the early part of Feburary with Vision 8 somn and Bovishield Gold one shot, as well as the first dose of Fusoguard with a second dose given prior to the sale. A combination of Cylence and Ivomec is used for antiparastic control. This comprises a very thorough herd health program for their animals.
If you have any questions or concerns about the above herd health program for Dersta Farm Ltd. animals, please do not hesitate to reach out for further discussion.
Pioneer Veterinary Services 6110 Imperial Way Olds, AB T4H 1M5 403-556-6882
Calving EASE AND BIRTHWEIGHT
University studies in Wyoming and data from Montana and Colorado lend credence to the following conclusions:
• The birth weight itself influences calving ease by 65%.
• The female has 60-70% influence on birth weight of her calf.
• The bull has 30-40% influence on birth weight of his progeny.
• Pelvic measurement and angle as well as the shape of the calve have 3540% influence on calving ease.
• Length of gestation greatly affects birth weight. A fetus can gain over one pound per day in the last days of gestation.
• Weather and temperature in the last 30 days affect the length of gestation.
• Size and maturity of the cow influence calving ease.
LWNBRG TRIGGS
RED COCKBURN MOMENTUM 3008
RED DERSTA POWER TRAIN 106J
RED RSL JETT 14L
RED SIX MILE MR WICK 11K
RED MRLA RESOURCE 137E
RED LWNBRG SLOWBURN
Deep-sided and bold sprung through his rib cage, carrying extra capacity and natural thickness through his lower third. Wide topped and shapely when viewed from behind, serving as an anchor for the pen and a good representation of the Chloe cow family. Square-made with a level top and correct angles, offering a durable, work-ready build for multiple breeding seasons. Top 15% for YW and top 25% for WW, positioning him to add performance and payweight to a calf crop. With a +23 Milk EPD, he should sire above-average milking daughters while maintaining functional cow size. Apex offers the potential for heavy weaning steers and productive, longlasting replacement females..
PARENT VERIFIED
LXE 306L - Maternal Sister
RED DERSTA TURN AND BURN 955N
The Chloe cow family has turned into a pretty special kind of cow for Lexie, purchased out of Red Roundup as a heifer calf from Eric Falk, Chloe has turned the burner on for each and every calf she’s had. It became evident early in her career that she had that next level production set her apart from her contemporaries and in the bull pen her calves have rose to the top as well! Mate these type of cows however you like, but the evidence is apparent, bulls or heifers the consistency is what matters the most in the quest for repeatable genetics. Keep stacking the good cows in the pedigree like we have here and success will be yours!
PARENT VERIFIED
ELFX 127J - Dam
A later-born ET calf that has kept pace—and surpassed—several of his brothers. Low-set and wide-based with extra depth through his flank and quarter, built to convert feed efficiently and maintain condition. Soft-made and square-hipped with a level top, offering a functional, ranch-ready design for longevity and structural soundness..
PARENT VERIFIED
DSM 606D - Dam
RED DERSTA RESOURCE 21N
Big-bodied, stout-made bull with added thickness through his rib and quarter, built to transmit mass and performance. Calm and easy moving with a solid skeletal base, offering the durability and serviceability required in practical ranch settings. Posting a 3.47 rate of gain from birth to present, demonstrating natural growth and performance.
PARENT VERIFIED
Moderate-framed, easy-fleshing bull with strong capacity, carrying volume from heart girth through his flank. Smooth made and well balanced from end to end, offering a practical build suited for long-term durability and maternal strength. He brings a lot of the same goods as his brothers: a well-shaped skull, smooth shoulders, and that extra muscle expression that catches your eye.
PARENT VERIFIED
5 RED DERSTA RESOURCE 169N
LOT 4
RED BRYLOR PARALYZER 98P RED DSM MISS SEAMAN 606D RED RINGSTEAD MISS SEAMAN 673X
LOT
RED DERSTA ADRENALINE 18N
Dark red, long-bodied bull with added frame, designed to sire calves with extra length and performance. Top 15% WW (+56), top 25% YW (+88), and Milk (+30, top 6%) combine to make him a practical choice for building productive replacement females. Sired by Adrenaline 28J, a consistent producer of functional, front-pasture type females. Out of 18H, a proven donor cow that has produced three herd bulls—long made, sound footed, phenotypically correct, with a level udder and small teats; she entered the flush program last spring and has since produced two heifers and three bulls of high quality. Heifer and replacement female approved, backed by maternal strength and longevity. Maternal brothers working for Severtsons, Hollingsworth, and Hawk Ranching, demonstrating the consistency of this cow family. PARENT
EKA 18N - On Pasture
RED DERSTA ADRENALINE 123N
RED DERSTA ADRENALINE 143N
VERIFIED
A full sister sold through the Northern Select Sale this past fall to Klassen’s of Swift Current, underscoring the quality of this cow family. Powerfully constructed ET brothers with depth of body, stout tops, and wide bases, offering consistency in build and muscle. Sound structured and easy moving with balanced profiles, built to deliver durability, efficiency, and a uniform calf crop. Lot 8 was a featured member of Lexie’s Pen show string, earning his place with performance and phenotype. Elite growth bull ranking top 6% for WW (+59) and top 4% for YW (+106), with added Milk (+28) to support productive and highperforming progeny.
PARENT VERIFIED
LXE 505N - Lot 7 & 8 Full Sister
Wick cattle are known here for body length and calving ease. Two maternal siblings have been retained in the herd and both calved early, reinforcing the strength of this cow family. The maternal granddam produced 10 calves in our program and consistently calved early, demonstrating fertility and longevity.
PARENT VERIFIED
The Shady Lady cow family has proven highly consistent in the program, with 26 females in the herd whose sons routinely make the bull sale and whose daughters are frequently retained. The first bull out of his dam, 609D, offering smooth shoulders and added body length. Second heaviest bull at weaning and remained competitive through yearling, demonstrating steady performance and growth. PARENT VERIFIED
LOT 9
LOT 10
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With built-in calving ease and a strong maternal history, this is a hard option to overlook. The type and kind that goes out and gets the job done year after year, delivering consistency and above-average calves. Wraz 57H maintains excellent fertility, puts everything into her calves, and consistently recovers and breeds back early each season.
SIRE VERIFIED RED
MR. WICK 57N
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RED DERSTA MR. WICK 130N
An eye-catching bull that stood out immediately in the picture pen, combining length of body, a smooth shoulder, and a confident, athletic stride. Out of a moderate, highly productive dam that consistently invests in her calves and breeds back early each year; one maternal sister has been retained in the herd. A calving-ease standout ranking top 15% for CED (+8.0) and top 15% for BW (-1.2), with solid YW and strong Milk (+27) to support productive, easy-keeping replacement females.
PARENT VERIFIED
RED DERSTA POWER TRAIN 874N
Broad based and deep middled with added dimension through his rib cage, giving him the look of a bull that can transmit volume and capacity. Smooth jointed and correct in his structure, offering a functional, easy-moving build designed for longevity in a working herd. Out of a consistent, dependable cow that has produced three full brothers sold through the bull sale and now working for C.D. Land & Cattle (76 lb), Derek Boyce (82 lb), with this calf posting 78 lb at birth. Suitable for use on heifers for added calving ease with growth, or on mature cows to produce productive, profitable replacements year after year.
PARENT VERIFIED
A bull designed to add pounds to the calf crop while contributing females to the herd. Built for the cow herd with strong Milk and a balanced maternal profile, supporting productive, functional replacement daughters. A full brother sold to Ahlstroms of Rocky Mountain House, reinforcing the strength of this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
DERSTA POWER TRAIN 101N
RED DERSTA POWER TRAIN 36N
701N’s dam has produced several bulls for past sales and is a sound-footed, easyfleshing female. High fertility and consistently calving early in the season, reflecting longevity and productivity. Maternal and full brothers are working at Kevin Donnelly’s and Joe Kubinec’s ranches, further demonstrating the strength of this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
Clean fronted and smooth patterned with a level top, offering a functional design that fits a wide range of cow types. Full brothers working at Four Forty Farm and Black Diamond Cattle Co., underscoring the reliability of this cow family. On four consecutive bulls, his dam has averaged 85 lb birth weights with two different sires, demonstrating consistency and predictable production.
PARENT VERIFIED
16 RED DERSTA POWER TRAIN 701N
LOT 16
Out of a cow purchased from Rack Red Angus that goes to work year after year, consistently getting the job done. One maternal sister has been retained in the herd, underscoring the value of this cow family. A maternal brother is working at 4M Cattle Co., where his calves are being well received this spring.
A rare combination of low birth weight and high growth—starting at just 58 lb, he weaned off the heaviest calf and has consistently ranked among the top bulls on monthly weigh days. Out of a dependable Chloe cow that goes to work every year, combining power with reliable calving ease—no surprise she remains a favorite in the program. Elite calving-ease standout ranking top 4% for CED (+11.0) and top 4% for BW (-2.6) while still posting top 5% WW (+60) and top 5% YW (+103), offering an uncommon blend of heifer safety and performance.
PARENT VERIFIED
TRIGGS 22N
Well balanced from nose to tail and top to bottom, offering a functional, attractive design. Triggs is known for stamping his calves with consistency, and this bull is a good example of that reliability. The red heifer pictured alongside him reflects the quality and style of this cow family, and one maternal sister has been retained in the herd.
PARENT VERIFIED
FKR 22H - Dam
TED 41L - Sire
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DERSTA TRIGGS 21N
Heavy topped and deep ribbed with added width through his base, showing a rugged, performance-driven kind of build. Square hipped and correct on his feet and legs, offering the structural integrity needed for long-term service in a commercial setting. Top-end growth bull out of a three-year-old cow ranking top 1% for WW and top 1% for YW, positioned to drive weaning and yearling performance for added pay weight. A maternal brother is working at FM Livestock, further supporting the consistency of this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
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Bold topped and powerfully constructed, showing added depth of body and muscle shape while maintaining a clean, athletic look. Heavy middled with a stout hip and hind leg, built to sire calves with substance and performance. Ranks top 2% for WW (+65) and top 4% for YW (+106), underscoring his growth potential. A maternal brother is working at Lodgepole Ranch, adding to the credibility of this cow family. A full red heifer sibling was retained this year, reflecting the confidence placed in this mating.
PARENT VERIFIED
DERSTA TRIGGS 112N
LWNBRG PROLINE 4G
YEARLING BULLS
LOT 21
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DERSTA TRIGGS 234N
A sire group that continues to perform year after year, delivering reliable results in practical environments. Ranks top 4% for weaning weight while maintaining calving ease, offering a useful blend of performance and moderation. The Flying K cows are known for solid feet, sound udders, easy calving, and strong maternal instincts, forming a dependable foundation for the program. A full red sister weighed 85 lb at birth and has been retained, reflecting confidence in this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
Another Triggs son built to go to work in any herd, offering consistency and reliability. Expected to sire growthoriented calves in the fall and easy-keeping daughters that return value year after year. A maternal sister has been retained in the herd, reflecting confidence in this cow family.•Honest, hard-working cows remain the focus of the DERSTA program.
PARENT VERIFIED
23 DERSTA TRIGGS 163N
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LOT 22
LOT 23
RED DERSTA TRIGGS 32N
Out of a first-calf heifer that delivered an outstanding individual, reflecting fertility and maternal ability. Strong growth bull ranking top 8% for WW and top 9% for Milk, positioned to add pounds and maternal strength to cow families. From a two-year-old cow tracing to DSM 606D, a long-bodied, phenotypically correct female with a quality udder who is slated for the flush pen this spring. Offers the potential to sire herd bulls and productive replacement females, making him one worth serious consideration.
PARENT VERIFIED
The only red bull sired by Triggs in this group, offering a unique option within the offering. Out of another dependable Flying K cow that goes to work every year, producing consistent, fault-free calves with a reputation for durability. Two maternal sisters have been retained in the herd and both display neat, tidy udders, underscoring the strength of this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
RED DERSTA RENDITION 311N
BULLS
LOT 25
DSM 311L - Dam
DSM 513N - Paternal Sister
A natural-born calf out of Chloe 127J that calved alongside her ET calves, underscoring the fertility and reliability of this cow family. Deep bodied and easy keeping with added width through his rib and flank, built to maintain condition and transmit capacity. Smooth made and square hipped with a level top, offering a functional, low-maintenance design for long-term use. Built for the cow herd with strong Milk (+26) and balanced growth, aimed at producing productive, easy-keeping replacement females. PARENT
Starting at just 68 lb at birth, he has kept pace with his contemporaries. Weaned at 751 lb on September 13 off a firstcalf heifer, demonstrating early performance. From the Shady Lady cow family, known for fertility, longevity, and do-ability.
SIRE VERIFIED
Heifer approved with a 77 lb birth weight, offering confidence for use on young females. His dam features a square udder with evenly spaced teats, supporting longevity and ease of management. Sired by Power Train, whose daughters are known for strong milk production and tidy udders.
PARENT VERIFIED
LOT 28
MOMENTUM 331N
One of the highest-gaining bulls in the offering while still being heifer approved, combining growth with calving ease. A full sister weighed 80 lb at birth and is already showing strong replacement female potential. A maternal brother is working at WallStreet Cattle Co., supporting the consistency of this cow family.
A practical option for heifers and grass calving programs, offering mobility and early-vigour calves. Athletic and free moving, built to travel and cover ground during breeding season. Two maternal sisters have been retained in the herd, reinforcing the reliability of this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
RED DERSTA JETT 339N
Expect vigorous, quick-starting calves at birth, making him a dependable option for calving ease programs. Ranks top 20% for CED (+7.0) and top 25% for BW (-0.2), positioning him as a practical and reliable heifer bull. Logan purchased this bull’s dam at the 2023 Masterpiece Sale, and she has been a standout ever since. A moderate sized, dependable cow that consistently delivers, currently raising an impressive heifer calf that reflects her reliability and production.
Heifer-approved from top to bottom, offering built-in calving ease. The second-youngest bull in the offering, showing maturity and performance for his age. Combines heifer suitability with extra top and shape, helping add value even out of young cows.
PARENT VERIFIED
YEARLING BULLS
JETT 346N
RSL MISS PAULA 76F
JETT 815N
Powerfully built through his forearm and chest floor, showing a stout front end with natural thickness. Deep sided and smooth patterned from shoulder to hip, offering a practical blend of muscle, balance, and functional design. Posts a +31 Milk EPD, making him a strong option for building productive, maternal daughters.
Sired by Jett, a proven calvingease sire, known for consistency at birth. Offers added body length to support calving ease while still driving performance, helping calves arrive easily and grow efficiently. A maternal brother is working at Wimborne for the Smith family, reinforcing the reliability of this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
More moderate and compact in his design, offering a balanced profile with a smooth shoulder and tidy front end. Sound and flexible in his structure, built to hold condition and remain serviceable across multiple breeding seasons. We are very proud to offer this complete, easy-keeping package that combines a solid 84 lb birth weight with proven maternal backing. If you’re looking for a bull built for the long haul, this Resource son brings the ruggedness and utility his lineage is known for.
PARENT VERIFIED
BULLS
Long spined and level topped with added body length, designed to sire calves with growth and scale. Correct in his structure and square on his corners, offering a practical combination of mobility, balance, and durability in working conditions. He’s been a bit of a “sleeper” all summer, but don’t let that fool you—since weaning, he has continually looked better as the days go by. He’s the kind that just gets better with time, aging like a fine wine.
PARENT VERIFIED
MRLA RELOAD 56C
MRLA RESOURCE 137E
MRLA MISS 4422B
RED BRYLOR PARALYZER 98P
DSM MISS SEAMAN 606D
RINGSTEAD MISS SEAMAN 673X
LOT 36
RED DERSTA MR. WICK 50N
Balanced growth bull ranking top 8% for WW and top 5% for YW, with added Milk and calving ease to support functional, productive daughters. His dam invested heavily in him as a first-calf heifer and followed with another standout heifer this year, calving again in the second week of January— demonstrating fertility and maternal strength. Another Wick son that blends calving ease with real performance, starting at 79 lb and posting a strong 3.62 lb ADG. True curve-bender ranking top 4% for YW (105 EPD) after exploding past his contemporaries. Out of a moderate, deep-bodied cow built to raise heavy calves, with a maternal sister now in the herd showing an excellent udder. A heifer-safe bull that doesn’t give up growth or maternal value, offering a balanced, high-return package.
A long-bodied, heifer-approved bull with excellent foot structure, tracing to Slowburn on the maternal side. His dam was purchased from Golden Sunset Ranch at Vermilion and is known for being low maintenance, with a well-attached udder and excellent teat placement. A maternal brother is on the ground and already making a strong impression, reinforcing the consistency of this cow family.
PARENT VERIFIED
DERSTA MR. WICK 282N
RED SIX MILE
WICK
SIX MILE MR WICK 11K RED SIX MILE MISS LARK 225E
LOT 38
Elite performance bull ranking top 6% for WW (+59) and top 3% for YW (+111), built to add real growth to a calf crop. 226N is out of a hard-working three-yearold cow that Logan showed as a yearling, and Logan retained a full sister as his first 4-H female—now raising a quality bull calf of her own. From the respected Shady Lady cow family, known for calving ease, docility, and front-pasture presence.
PARENT VERIFIED
YEARLING BULLS
Posting a top-end average daily gain of 3.9 lb, highlighting his performance and growth. Wick bulls are known for calving ease, smooth shoulders, and refined head shape, and this calf fits that profile well. A maternal brother is working at FM Livestock, and his dam has another impressive bull calf at side this year, remaining one of the standout females in the herd.
PARENT VERIFIED
LOT
RED DERSTA JAVELIN 85N
Expect quick-starting calves at birth, making him a practical option for calving-ease programs. Out of an in-dam purchase that impressed from the start, this bull combines heifer suitability with added shape and presence. Navigator progeny have averaged 76 lb at birth across 70 recorded calves (75 lb bulls and 78 lb heifers), underscoring consistency and predictability.
Out of a dam purchased from Dwajo Angus that is beginning to establish herself in the program. She features a neat, tidy udder and strong foot structure, traits the Dwajo herd is known for. Interestingly, her two calves have both posted 85 lb birth weights, showing early consistency.
PARENT VERIFIED
LOT 42
Extra stout through his center body with a wide chest floor, offering a rugged, easy-fleshing design suited to practical environments. Square ended and structurally correct with a steady, athletic stride, built for longevity and dependable breeding service. One of four Adrenaline calves in the group, from a cow family that continues to perform well in both bulls and females. His dam produced an 81 lb heifer this year and is a young female with a promising future, tracing to the influential 606D cow family at Dersta. PARENT VERIFIED
Extra deep bodied and wide based with a strong top, offering the kind of mass that brings added pounds to the scale. Thick through his center and lower third, with a practical, efficient build designed for longevity in working conditions. Though listed late in the book, this bull offers real-world utility, bringing a balanced, no-nonsense kind to the program. Not extreme in any single trait, but sound and dependable across the board, fitting the type that works in commercial cow herds. Built to handle a variety of cow types, offering moderation, functionality, and consistency. An honest bull that checks the fundamental boxes of the beef business, from structure and longevity to practical performance.
PARENT VERIFIED
LOT 44
DERSTA PEN OF FIVE HEIFERS
Commercial Open Heifers 46
DERSTA PEN OF FIVE HEIFERS
Commercial Open Heifers
Two packages of five commercial replacement heifers, sired by our own walking herd bulls. We had every intention to keep these 10 females until our focus shifted gears. Our loss is your gain. All January-born females averaging 1,005 lb on January 30, offering size and performance for long-term productivity. Simmental × Red Angus, built for efficiency, maternal strength, and longevity. No females retained off first-calf heifers—these were originally intended for the replacement pen, making this an honest, high-quality offering. Fully vaccinated with Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 and Vision 8 Somnugen and palpated for breeding soundness; all have cycled and are ready to breed.
"It is a pleasure working with Stacey and Derek of Dersta Farm, along with their three kids who are actively involved in every part of this family run cattle operation. You will be hard pressed to find a family more committed to raising sound, functional cattle backed by a strong and consistent nutrition program. Whether you are looking to add performance, structure, or longevity to your herd, buyers can have confidence that Dersta bulls have been developed with long-term fertility, soundness and overall herd value in mind.
Dersta Farm utilizes a comprehensive mineral and feeding program year-round, balanced with both chelated minerals and high-quality rumen modifiers for optimal performance and gut health. All forages are home grown and analyzed to ensure accurate nutrition decisions are made for the cowherd, developing replacement females, and growing bulls. Calves are started on a highly digestible creep feed in the spring to promote early frame development, rumen maturity and lean muscle growth without encouraging excess fat
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Once calves are weaned, bulls are transitioned to a TMR program and developed using a 16% protein pellet. This pellet blends rumen degradable and rumen undegradable protein sources to support steady lean development, hoof integrity, and efficient gain. Organic minerals and a rumen probiotic are incorporated to optimize gut health, immune response and glucose absorption, helping bulls manage environmental or dietary stressors while supporting overall health and uniform development
The feeding program emphasizes balanced energy, protein and mineral nutrition rather than high calorie “push” development. This creates bulls that are structurally correct, athletic, and ready to work, with longevity and reproductive confidence once they enter a breeding environment. The same nutritional philosophy and mineral program are used on the cowherd, supporting conception, calf vigor and overall long-term reproductive performance. If you have any questions regarding the nutrition program behind these bulls, please feel free to reach out
I wish you all the best on sale day!
I wish you all the best on sale day!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS The terms of the sale are cash or cheque at par. No releases will be given until satisfactory settlement has been made. All monies are in Canadian Funds, other funds will be accepted at the current rate of exchange. BIDS Every animal entering the ring will be sold to the highest bidder. All animals sell under the terms and conditions set forth by the Canadian Angus Association. Buyer is not responsible for more then the purchase price of the animal. DISPUTES In case of disputes, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made, the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer’s decision in such matters will be final. ANNOUNCEMENTS Any changes from information in this catalogue will be announced from the auction block; such changes will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalogue. Buyers are therefore cautioned to pay close attention to any such announcements. PURCHASER’S RISK Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Each animal in the sale will carry registration papers issued by the Canadian Angus Association. A certificate duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer for each animal after full and total pay-ment has been made. ACCIDENTS Every precaution will be exercised to protect the safety and comfort of those attending the sale. Neither the owners, auctioneer, or any sale staff assume any responsibility in this matter and disclaim any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of accident or loss of property. LIABILITY All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk; sellers and/or sales management and/or any of the sales staff assume no liability legal or otherwise for any accidents occurring in, on, or about the premises. INSURANCE Livestock insurance and/or transit insurance will be available.
DERSTA FARM LTD.
36308 RR13
Red Deer County, AB
T4G 0M9
Thank You TO OUR 2025 BUYERS
** DENOTES REPEAT BUYERS
Triple L Angus & J bar D Farms
**Valleys Edge Ltd.
**Hawk Ranching Ltd.
S7 Ranch
Derek Boyce
Jas Red Angus
Wall Street Cattle Inc.
Roger Peters
Allan Ebbesen
**Bechtold Farms x2
**FM Livestock
**Carl & Kari Ahlstrom
Black Diamond Land & Cattle x2
Kevin Marcineck
**Westwick Ranching Ltd.
Jason & Shane Smith
**2W Ranch - Carson & Ellie Walburger
Pohl Land & Cattle Ltd.
Kattle Kountry x2
Matthew Grecko
Centerview Farms Ltd. x2
Brendon Anderson
**Lee & Jerryd Wold
Clinton Kutz
Kortney Ahlstrom
**Ryan Johanson