American Salers Magazine Winter 2024

FEATURES

20 2023 American Royal Salers & Optimizer Show Results

22 2023 NAILE Salers & Optimizer Show Results

24-26 ASA Gold Dam & Sire and Breeder Listing

10-11 Moving Forward with Marketing

14 One More Year

30 Advertiser Index

6-7 ASA News

“Heading Home for the Winter”

@2024

Executive

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Cell:

Ranchester, Wyoming

Membership

768

Vice

641

Secretary

(712) 579-4446

• Earling, IA 51530

Treasurer • Stan Sayler (701) 220-2000

P.O. Box 154 • Hebron, ND 58638

Directors

Billy Brockman

(434) 841-3281

P.O. Box 55 • Piney River, VA 22964

Garrett Werth

(785) 769-5325

1695 County Road 80 • Quinter, KS 67752

Monte Rowell

(405) 224-3139

731 County Road 1450 • Ninnekah, OK 73067

Chris Kahlich

(806) 601-3436

8300 S 4210 Road • Chelsea, OK 74016

Jeff Jones

(801) 710-3374

PO Box 341 • Morgan, UT 84050

Danny Willis

(502) 803-5011

964 Johnson Road • Frankfort, KY 40601

Luke Lowe

(208) 791-7628

614 Crosswell Ave. • Reubens, ID 83548

Photo courtesy Jim Doubet, Doubet Ranch,

Salers Cattle Drive

Excitement is in the air for Salers producers with the announcement of the joint genomic research project between ASA and Neogen. At the time of this publication nearly 1,700 female DNA sample have been sent in for the Salers Cattle Drive project. The breed is well positioned to be rewarded for our true genetic capabilities. We encourage those producers, who have yet to participate, to take advantage of the program and collect those DNA samples the next time the cow herd runs through the chute. This will be a powerful tool to improve genetic predictions in females and will help both the seedstock and the commercial producer.

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Cattle Drive

This joint project with Neogen is quite simple; it provides complete genomic testing for females at a substantially reduced price. The tests costs $25 each for the entire herd which includes a genomic profile and parentage. Breeders who submit cow weights and body condition scores receive an additional $3 off per test which amounts to a 51% savings off of the regular $45 rate.

Phenotype is still important

DNA testing will never replace the need to record and submit actual phenotypes. Here are a few tips….

• Report every calf in your herd.

• If a cow did not calve, report the reason.

• Every calf should be weighed at birth.

• Weight and report the DEAD ones, too.

• Weigh all the calves at weaning.

• Weigh the ones you plan to cull

Merits of Participation

1. Increasing the accuracy of low accuracy EPDs is a primary benefit. Cows don’t have enough progeny in a lifetime to even reach moderately accurate EPDs, but genotyping substantially increases that accuracy value.

For simplicity’s sake, it might be easier to think about accuracy in terms of numbers of progeny, or more commonly called progeny equivalents. A progeny equivalent is the number of progeny it takes for an animal without genomics to have the same BIF accuracy as an animal with genomics but no progeny. If you genotype a calf at spring vaccination time, the birth weight EPD on that calf will be as accurate as a sire that has had birth weights recorded on 22

calves. So, you will know more about that 3-monthold calf than you do a sire who is at least two years old. The table below depicts the progeny equivalents for several traits

2. Correct Parentage Errors

It is estimated that about 7% of all pedigrees have a parentage error somewhere in the pedigree. Since parentage is part of the Cattle Drive Project, this testing will provide the opportunity to find and correct unknown pedigree errors which will also result in more accurate performance predictions. It also makes future parentage issues easier to address. Once parentage is on file, all a producer will need to do is test the current crop.

3. 3. Ability to test additional traits at the same time. Interested in homozygous polled or coat color testing, these can be added on to the research project genomic test.

Criteria for Participation

• For $25, submit for genotyping, at least 90% of the cows on the active inventory. This can also include replacements heifers not yet on the inventory.

• $3 rebate. If body condition scores and cow weights are submitted at weaning, rebates will be issued as a credit to the membership account once data requirements have been met and verified. Yearling heifers will not qualify for the rebate.

• DNA samples must be submitted to ASA using Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs). Payment must be provided in full with the submission of samples.

• Cows must be recorded in the ASA database and should have EPDs in order for the test to be beneficial.

• Additional trait testing, such as coat color and

horned/polled is available on these samples at the regular bundled price, as long as it’s requested at the time of submission.

• Calves born in the current project year can also participate in the project as long as 85% of the calves are submitted, based on the active enrolled females. Additional trait testing such as coat color and horned/polled tests are available at the regular bundled price as long as they are requested at the time of submission.

• Once a member has submitted 90% of mature cows for genotyping, they will be eligible to submit replacement heifers annually at the research price as long as Neogen continues to offer research genotyping each year.

• This is a research project collaboration with special research prices and rebates which are only offered provided the above criterial are met and only for the duration of the project.

You can get started today, contact Sherry Doubet at ASA today. 303-810-7601 or email sherry@salersusa.org

Obituary - Sherry Hartley

It is with great sadness for the American Salers Association to announce the passing of Sherry K. Hartley on August 9, 2023. Sherry Hartley was a valuable member of the American Salers Association office team from October 25, 2000, to her retirement in April of 2021. Salers breeders will remember her warm voice on the phone answering breeder questions for the 21-year time span.

She was born January 21, 1939, as Sherry K Sherman. She and her husband Larry led an active lifestyle. They were both licensed airline pilots, and at one time even owned an airport. She will be missed greatly by the American Salers Association staff, her friends and family. May she rest in peace!

Obituary - Neal Feist

Neal Joseph Feist was born on January 13, 1934 near Velva, ND to Joe and Ruth (Olson) Feist. He was raised on a farm near Velva. He attended Velva School and graduated valedictorian of his class in 1952. Neal was active in FFA, Football, Basketball, and Baseball. He furthered his education (desiring a career in engineering) at Minot State University where he played football until health conditions prevented him from doing so.

Neal married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Fry, on February 20, 1954 at Oak Valley Lutheran Church in Velva. They made their home on the East edge of Velva where they raised their family of five. He had a gift to see a vision and the desire and drive to make it happen through his strong

work ethic, perseverance, and self-discipline.

Neal owned and operated Feist Processing, a meat processing business in Velva. In 1966, he started a similar business in Minot, called Dakota Meats. Neal eventually sold that business to Cloverdale Meats in 1980 and managed the plant for them until he retired in the spring of 2006. He went on to help his sons farm and ranch until the summer of 2022.

Neal was a member of Oak Valley Lutheran Church and enjoyed attending the three nearby country churches, and most recently, the United Methodist Church of Velva. He was an avid Velva Aggie Booster and very supportive of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in all of their many activities. Neal remained community minded his entire life in both Velva and Minot as a judge for many FFA & 4-H events. Never one to shy away from an endeavor, Neal was instrumental in bringing the Salers Cattle Breed to the United States in the 1970’s. He was a humble man who gave generously of his time, talents, and treasures. He believed in God, family, friends, country, education, and in working hard. He loved nature, farming, ranching, and sports.

Neal’s loving family includes children: Dawn (Greg) Haga of Velva, Beth (Joe) Stenvold of Minot, Nita (Randy) Effertz of Velva, David (Michele) Feist of Velva, and Brad (Janyce) Feist of Velva; grandchildren: Mandy (Tyler) Gronli, Seth Gaugler, BriAnn (Brett) Ramberg, Dustin Stenvold, Brittney (Rob) Roehrich, Danielle (Reid) Hanson, Brittany Feist, Kaitlin Feist, Bo (Jess) Feist, and Jami Feist; great grandchildren: Sloan Gronli, Hayden and Huck Ramberg, Avery Hanson, Blake and Emma Feist; siblings: Ramona Cain, Donovan (Margie) Feist, and Curt (Bonnie) Feist; in-laws: Mary Feist, Janet Fry, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

ASA Year Letter Codes

For your reference, these are the registration year codes for the American Salers Association.

2024 - M 2023 - L 2022 - K 2021 – J 2020 – H

HOMO BLK HOMO POLLED PUREBRED SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED -1.4 +58 +88 +19 +19.9

BLACK HOMO POLLED 75% SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED +2.9 +70 +111 +15 +10.0 HOMO BLK HOMO POLLED 87.5% SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED +1.3 +56 +79 +20 +11.9

RED HOMO POLLED PUREBRED SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED 0.0 +53 +69 +20 +12.6

HOMO BLACK HOMO POLLED PUREBRED SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED +0.8 +63 +90 +19 +11.1

HOMO BLK HOMO POLLED 87.5% SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED +3.1 +62 +111 +25 +5.6

RED HOMO POLLED 93.1% SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED +2.8 +59 +82 +16 +5.4

RED HOMO POLLED 87.5% SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED -0.3 +50 +83 +18 +15.2

BLACK HOMO POLLED PUREBRED SALERS

BW WW YW Milk CED +3.1 +61 +91 +31 +9.6

JONAH is a black and homo polled son of GRADY whose progeny show tremendous growth and style. He is backed by 3 consecutive generations of Gold Dams.

JAWBREAKER is a 75% Salers homo black and homo polled son of CONNOR out of a BLACKBEARD daughter. He offers calving ease combined with extra size and performance.

JAIL BIRD is a black and homo polled son of DECADE from our MAC VALLIE 357X donor cow. His red and black progeny have extra muscle and capacity with a powerful maternal pedigree.

JETLINER was the $18,000 top selling bull of our 2022 sale to Effertz Key Ranch. He is proving to be a true calving ease sire who produces attractive and muscular progeny.

M oving F orward with M arketing

By Kim Cress

As we approach the fiftieth year of Salers cattle in the United States, it is important to ask this: how will the breed continue to grow? How do we expand the market for Salers cattle? The answer lies not with association promotion, but with individual marketing. Cattlemen are, of course, more preoccupied with feeding and immediate care in the day-to-day. The sale is nine months away, so why worry now? However, we all know that the ultimate goal in raising cattle is to sell them, and the only way to make all that work worth it is to develop an effective marketing strategy and start it as early as possible. This might seem like a daunting task but remember: you do not need to be a salesman. You just have to tell your story.

So, how do we grow through marketing?

Presentation! Professional pictures and videos are of utmost importance in the digital era. However, the services of a professional photographer or videographer will not be nearly as effective if your cattle do not look appealing. Conditioning is key, and your cattle should be, essentially, showready on the day the photographer visits your outfit. Additionally, you should not only be photographing your sale cattle. Your herd

bulls and your ranch are key parts of your story. Your potential buyers will want to know where your cattle come from; they want to know you. Your photographs help tell your story.

However, buyers are not just going to come to you because you have nice pictures. You must go to them. There are many farm shows and cattlemen’s conventions at which a seedstock producer can set up a booth and meet potential customers. This is one of the areas where high-quality photographs are key. Scenic ranch pictures not only serve as the backdrop to your booth but also as a conversation starter and a way to draw in passersby. A tablecloth and pop-up banners serve the same purpose. Again, let your photographs tell your story, and let your story be your salesman.

Good-looking, easy-to-read brochures and business cards are another important part of the seedstock producer’s booth. People want to hold a printed object.

Additionally, consider investing in giveaway items. Ink pens are, of course, a cheap and common promotional item. If you are willing to spend the money, perhaps give away a larger and handier item such as a rattle paddle or a knife sharpener. Either way, the goal of a physical object is to remind your buyers as often as possible that you exist and are ready to serve them. Another option for a giveaway is offering a sale credit, where you give a potential buyer a certain dollar amount off the price of an animal if they attend your sale.

At last, be sure that your potential buyer fills out a registration card with their contact information, including both their email and physical mailing address. Registration cards are your connection to the buyer. It does not matter if you talked to an individual for ten minutes and shook their hand. If you do not have a way to contact them, you will not see them again.

Once you have established a line of communication with a potential buyer, use it. Mail out flyers and sale catalogs. Print media is still the king; it is trusted and valued because it is a tangible object. Do not be afraid to spend money on your print items. A flyer or card on heavy cardstock projects a feeling of sturdiness and reliability. If you send a potential buyer a quality printed product, they will naturally assume that the other things you have to offer them are quality as well. Flyers should also be posted in any communal gathering space where potential buyers might go, like a coffee shop, feed store, or gas station.

Print items aside, it is extremely important to be online in the modern era. However, it needs to be understood that a digital presence and a social media presence are two different things. Social media, in general, is more casual than a website. You can maintain your connections—which is very important—through social media, but you cannot truly inform in-depth. A well-kept, routinely updated website should be the information hub for your outfit. A website can be built and maintained in-house. You do not necessarily have to worry about hiring out web design. Website-building platforms such as Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress offer easy-to-use, prebuilt templates. Domain names can be purchased and maintained for less than one hundred dollars per year.

Once flyers and sale catalogs have all been mailed and the website and social media accounts have been updated, it is time for your sale. Remember that you have options in this day and age. Private treaty and consignment sales are still popular and allow you to interact one-on-one with your buyers, but online sales can be just as effective. This may take a year or two of trial and error and figuring out what works best for your outfit.

After the sale, you need to maintain a relationship with your buyers. Herd visits are a wonderful way to accomplish this. People want to show off their cattle, and you get an opportunity to see your cattle thriving in a new environment.

This is an area where an active social media presence is exceptionally helpful. You can share the daily life on your ranch and make your buyers feel like they are a part of your life. Thank-you cards after a sale and greeting cards around the holidays are also a great way to make your buyers feel appreciated.

As we move forward into the next fifty years, we must focus on individual marketing to foster the breed’s growth and expand its market. This can be achieved by presenting well-conditioned, professionally-photographed cattle in print, online, and at trade shows; cultivating an online presence for your operation, through both a website and social media; and maintaining a lasting, personal relationship with cattle buyers. Again, you do not have to be a salesman to effectively sell your cattle. You only have to tell your story.

Versatility

Salers & Optimizer

Signature Traits

Fertility

It all stats with the female getting bred. Without this essential foundation, cowherd profitability is unattainable. Research shows and cattlemen agree, Salers & Optimizer cattle have the inherent fertility to get bred and calve on time year after year.

Cow Longevity

How does a cow get to be old? By calving without a fuss, raising a big calf and coming in bred on-time, year after year. They do it by having sound udders, feet and structure. They possess unmatched foraging ability by having the willingness to cover rough country with better grazing distribution and range utilization, even in higher altitudes. And they do it by having hte mothering instinct that turns even first calf heifers into nurturing mothers at calving. These are all signature traits of the Salers & Optimizer female.

Calf Survivability

The easy-calving shape of the Salers & Optimizer calf and the larger pelvic area of the female just comes with the cattle. Newborn calves get up and are sucking fast, even in tough weather conditions.

Bull Durability

Those who use them know - Salers & Optimizer bulls are energetic, agile breeders who have the breeding stamina to service more cows year after year. These cattle are sound, sure-footed and travel high country with inherently low incidence of brisket disease.

Gentle Disposition

Over 25 years of selection pressure for disposition in Salers & Optimizer cattle have resulted in a steep genetic trend for improved docility. Today’s Salers & Optimizer cattle are bred to be quiet and easy to handle.

Why Salers & Optimizer?

Calving Ease

“Salers are low maintenance, low labor cattle. That’s why we love them, they are trouble-free cattle. They calve without a fuss and the calves get up and get sucking fast. We also appreciate the general hardiness of Salers and Optimizer cattle.” Tim Erbele - Streeter, N.D.

Profit

“Using Optimizer bulls allows us to take advantage of heterosis and get the full value of the calving ease, calf vigor, fertility, milk and mothering ability that Salers genetics pu into our cowherd. Generating our replacements from Optimizer crossed with Angus gives us an ideal sized cow for our environment. We’ve sold our Salers/Angus cross calves to the same feedyard for 25 years and they keep coming back for them year after year.”

Tom Hougen - Melstone, Mont.

Longevity

“The Salers cow is tough and resilient. They have better feet and legs, are more resistant to pinkeye and definitely have more longevity. We have 15 and 16 year old cows that are Salers. They are still sound and producing. We are getting an extra 2-3 years of production - that’s an extra 2-3 calves to sell over the other breeds.” Bob Kassing - Mt. Sterling, Ill.

Disposition

“We work everything on foot in the corrals. We train the heifers as calves to come when you call for them. It makes life a lot easier. We spend more time with cows following us than us following them. It takes less people to move them when they follow you, rather than when you have to push them.” James Plasek - David City, Neb.

o ne M ore Y ear

Written by John M. Koltiska, Koltiska Salers, Sheridan, Wyoming

We cull our cows most every fall, There are times you nearly bawl. When your best cow, you were hopin’, To have a bull, comes in open.

Should I keep her or should I sell, What else is wrong I’m here to tell. Because she’s open, she has to go, But there are times I’d like to know:

If the lump on the jaw, or just a bad eye, Can’t I give her one more try?

So I thought about, if it were me, Would I see things so differently?

Because I wear glasses so that I can see, And I have a brace on my right knee. I take Flomax so that I can pee, And a big blue pill for my ED.

I have hearing aids so that I can hear, That only work if you are near.

My heart has had a three bypass, And my colonoscopies were a gas.

Doc cleaned up spurs on my left shoulder, He said he’d do the right when I’m older.

Doc’s worked on my right thumb’s grip, So when I pick up a glass, it won’t slip.

I’ve had hernia surgery, both left and right, And I still get up six times at night.

I have the shakes and they’re the one’s, The Doc says comes with Parkinson’s.

He ran some tests and was satisfied, My Parkinson’s was caused by a pesticide. There are times when there’s lots of stress, I’m a worrier, so I am a mess.

I take a pill so I don’t get gout, Indigestion is what it’s all about. I went to the Doctor, two times in a row, And I was just praying for a status quo.

But the Doctor said on my update, I now have cancer, in my prostate. Being concerned, I asked my wife, How much longer can she take the strife? She said if I kept the dishes done, And trash in the barrel and shells in the gun, Keep the lawn mowed and gas in the car, And keep my hands out of the cookie jar.

I need to make sure that the cows are fed, The fences fixed and paint on the shed, The hay is put up and the barn is clean, If I do all that, she won’t be mean. But the very first time she wipes my rear, She’s loading me up and I’m out of here.

It’s off to town to the nursing home, One with locks so I can’t roam.

So, 493, I think your eye will be fine; Your lump might be an old piece of twine. And 493, though our time maybe near, I think we’ll both try, for one more year.

49th Annual Productio Sale

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GGT 112L | Sire: GGT Substance

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GGT 996K | Sire: GGT Breakshot

GGT 24L | Sire GGT Bulletproof

GGT 184L | Sire: Draft Pick AR

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Homozygous Polled / Homozygous Black

GGT 142L | Sire: GGT Breakshot

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GGT 156L | Sire: Substance

GGT 228L | Sire: Growth Fund

GGT 51L | Sire: Sitz Resilient

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2023 American Royal

Grand Champion Salers Female: CJK Ms Katniss, exhibited by Bynn Kruse, Galva, KS. Sired by WWB Franklin 4F, born 3/11/22. Earlier named Grand Champion Junior Salers Female.

Reserve Grand Champion Salers Heifer: JB Kathryn 2K, exhibited by Iris Peterson, Wayland, IA. Sired by WWB Franklin 4F, born 1/18/22. Earlier named Reserve Champion Junior Salers Female.

Grand

ALJS Jolene, exhibited by Gracie Cline, Leon, IA. Sired by M&M Marshall, born 4/5/21.

Grand Champion Salers Bull: JCGC Luke 345LL, exhibited by Colmore Farms, Rising Fawn, GA. Sired by JCGC Dynamite 697D, born 2/4/23.

Reserve Grand Champion Salers Bull: STP Lucas B02L, exhibited by T Bone Cattle Co., Osecola, IA. Sired by STP Lucky Larry, born 2/17/23.

Champion Salers Cow/Calf Pair:

Reserve Champion Salers Cow/Calf Pair: TTG Blossom Julia 40J, exhibited by Micah Lynch, Irvine, KY. Sired by WWB Franklin 4F, born 3/4/21.

Reserve Grand Champion Optimizer Bull: TTG Money Machine 40L, exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, KS. Sired by Daddys Money 55Z, born 3/12/23.

Reserve Champion Junior Optimizer Female: LMB Miss Lucky 3, exhibited by Merrik Brink, Fremont, IA. Sired by KM Earl’s Jordan 121J, born 2/11/23.

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Taylor Goering, McPherson, KS

Grand Champion Optimizer Female: JB Jolene 35J, exhibited by Jase Beltz, Canton, KS. Sired by BNWZ Data Bank 1311C ET, born 11/4/21. Earlier named Grand Champion Junior Optimizer Female.

Reserve Champion Optimizer Female: TTG Lipsy30L, exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, KS. Sired by TAY About That Jazz 3J, born 4/13/23.

Grand Champion Optimizer Bull: FFCC Dancing Star 390K, exhibited by Lauren Frederick, Hutchinson, KS. Sired by BBCC Sundance 0071, born 6/1/22

Effertz Key Ranch

46th annual bull sale

“The Key To A Total Program”

Rugby Livestock Auction 1 pm cst March 14th, 2024

80 Charolais & 40 Salers bulls sell

Keys Jetliner 54L

WW:60 YW:88 MILK:18

Keys Jesse James 57L

WW:66 YW:88 MILK:20

Keys High Impact 6L

WW:43 YW:62 MILK:14

Keys Excel 65L

WW:52 YW:80 MILK:13

Premier Exhibitor: Sheehe Family Salers, Francisco, IN

Premier Breeder: Carrie Miller, Mount Crawford, VA

Grand Champion Salers Female: CYM Lainy 32L, exhibited by Carrie Miller, Mount Crawford, VA. Sired by CYM Holden Justice 04H, born 1/25/23.

Reserve Grand Champion Salers Heifer: WWB Kasie 3K, exhibited by Carrie Miller, Mount Crawford, VA. Sired by RF Diesel 615C, born 1/3/22.

Grand Champion Salers Cow/Calf Pair: JBK Juanita 3J, exhibited by Sheehe Family Salers, Francisco, IN. Sired by GGT P BK Pendalton 380A, born 1/13/21.

Grand Champion Optimizer Female: SFS Katie 220K, exhibited by Sheehe Family Salers, Francisco, IN. Sired by H&S Gin and Juice 25C, born 11/1/22.

Reserve Champion Optimizer Female: TMC Lily K, exhibited by Sam Jennings, Stanford, KY. Sired by WWB Finley 24F, born 5/15/22.

Grand Champion Optimizer Bull: SFS Lawrence 44L, exhibited by Sheehe Family Salers, Francisco, IN. Sired by H&S Gin and Juice 25C, born 5/27/23.

2023 ASA Gold Dam & Sire Listing

The ASA Gold Dam and Sire program recognizes Salers breeders’ top producing cows within a herd based on number of calves weaned per cow exposed and weaning weight of calves. Cows and sires can be recognized from any environment because the list is based on within herd performance.

To become a Gold Dam, cows must meet a tough selection criteria.

• Gold Dams must have had a calf before they are 2.3 years of age and calve within a 395-day calving interval which allows the producers to calve heifers earlier than the main cow herd.

GOLD DAMS

DEFFINBAUGH

• Dam’s must have a minimum of three natural (non-ET) calves with an average weaning ratio greater than 105.

• These are the top quality, most efficient cows in a herd. Only the tope 2% of the registered cows make the Golden Dam list. Gold Sires – Salers bulls can earn the title of Gold Sires by Siring five or more Gold Dams. Gold Dams and Sires can be identified in Salers pedigrees by an (*) behind each name in the pedigree.

GOLD SIRES

GOLD BREEDERS

Monday, February 13, 2023

Monday, February 12, 2024

Monday, February 13, 2023

Stockmen's Livestock

Stockmen’s Livestock • Dickinson, ND Silent Auction

Stockmen's Livestock Dickinson, ND Silent Auction

BIG SKY SALERS BULL SALE

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Selling 30 Powerful Bulls!

Powerful Bulls!

Eye appealing genetics selected for gentleness, carcass traits, moderate frame, depth and thickness.

GGT SUBSTANCE 971H

BIG SKY AUDACIOUS 78F sons sell!

BIG SKY FORGE 6F sons sell!

BIG SKY FORGE 6F sons sell!

Also selling outstanding sons of DJF Easy Rider 264E, GGT P Coppertop 272F, , MAC Grassy Butte 171G, RCM P Blk Hardball 20H, DLL Haxby 5121H, GGT P Bk Convoy 321H and GGT P Bedrock 38H

Also selling outstanding sons of DJF Easy Rider 264E, MAC Grassy Butte 171G, GGT P Bedrock 38H, TSB Jade 150J, Big Sky Excel 80C and Big Sky Audacious 78F

outstanding sons of DJF Easy Rider 264E, Coppertop 272F, , 171G, RCM P Blk Hardball 20H, 5121H, GGT P Bk Convoy 321H GGT P Bedrock 38H

Our 41st year breeding only Salers cattle!

Our 42nd year breeding only Salers Cattle!

breeding only Salers cattle!

selected for gentleness, carcass traits, frame, depth and thickness. Sky

Calendar of Events

n PRIVATE TREATY SALES From our Advertisers

PT Jasperson Cattle Company, Goshen, Utah. Contact: Gregg Jasperson (801) 361-8122

PT Rowell Cattle Company, Ninnekah, Okla. Contact: Monte Rowell (405) 519-1593

n FEBRUARY, 2024

12 Big Sky Salers 40th Annual Salers Focus Bull Sale, Dickinson, N.D. Contact: Bill Helm (406) 557-6259

17 Panther Country Private Treaty Kickoff Sale, Leigh, Neb. Contact: Tim Reichmuth (402) 487-2845

22 GG & T Cattle Co. Production Sale, Quinter, Kan. Contact: Garrett Werth (785) 769-3165 or Reid Werth (785) 769-4855

23 Skinner Ranch 37th Annual Production Sale, Hall, Mont. Contact: Ron Skinner (406) 370-6994

27 40th Annual Idaho Classic Bull and Female Sale, Caldwell, Idaho. Contact: Luke Lowe (208) 791-7628

n MARCH, 2024

Make ASA Whole Herd Inventory deletions/changes and report Ultrasound & Carcass information to ASA Registry. Record and report yearling weights on animals ranging from 300 to 450 days old.

12 MacDonald Ranches Performance Power 2024 Sale, Bismark, N.D. Contact: Will MacDonald (701) 2556069

14 46th Annual Effertz Key Ranch Bull Sale, Rugby, N.D.

Contact: Kevin (701) 720-1363, Roger (701) 720-1156 or Bryan (701) 720-0802

16 Ward Ranches Bull Sale, Gardnerville, Nev. Contact: Gary Ward (775) 790-6148

29 TB Salers Annual Beef Business Sale, Yankton, S.D. Contact: Terry Beeson (605) 481-0646

24 Silver Genetics Production Sale, Maryville, Mo. Contact: Dave Frueh (660) 541-0361 or Scott Liebhart (660) 562-3481

31 Whole Herd Inventory reports due to ASA office. First ½ of Whole Herd Inventory due.

n APRIL, 2022

2 Doubet Ranch/ MJB Ranch Annual Production Sale, Billings, Mont. Contact: Jim Doubet (303) 638-2625 or Curtis Doubet (303) 681-7086

4 Midland Bull Test Center, Columbus, Mont. Contact: Steve Williams (406) 321-7046

6 8th Annual Generations of Genetics Sale, Southern Eagle Ranch, Evington, VA. Contact: Mark Slusher (434) 944-4948

10 Clinton Clark Annual Bull Sale, La Junta, Colo. Contact: Clinton Clark (719) 446-5223

16 Northern Exposure Sale (Feist Salers & Elm Creek Ranch), Hebron, N.D. Contact: Stan Sayler (701) 2202000 or Dave Feist (701) 240-3408

TBD RAO Salers Annual Bull Sale, Williston, N.D. Contact: Roger Olson (701) 845-4521 or Curtis Olson (701) 875-4326