B/F Cattle Company with Cleland Cattle Company Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale by American Gelbvieh Association

B/F Cattle Company with

Cleland Cattle Company

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale ÂŽ

Saturday, November 5, 2016 Lunch at Noon, Sale at 1:00 p.m

20 mo. olds

15 mi. east of

Butler, MO

70+ Lots

Welcome Beef Producers to B/F Cattle Company! Thank you for your interest in our family’s cattle. We whole heartedly believe that this is a great time to be in the beef business and that raising beef is a great way to work together as a family. In the Foster household, we understand the hard work it takes as cattle producers to stay ahead of the curve without losing focus, and to make a profit doing what we love. By producing the most efficient and profitable cow herd possible, using the resources that our environment provides, B/F Cattle Co. can help you reach your goals too. Our entire herd carries the infamous calving ease and carcass quality of Angus and the great maternal traits along with exceptional weaning growth and extra muscling of Gelbvieh. Our Balancers® are multi generational, guaranteeing a much more consistent calf crop. And they get it done on Missouri’s fescue pastures without pampering! All of our bulls are born and raised on pasture. After weaning they are supplemented with a commodity pellet at a rate of 6 to 10 lbs. depending on other available forage. B/F bulls are some of the most athletic, easy keeping bulls that you will find and ready to go to work! We grow them slower than most, and no bulls are sold before they are 18 months of age so that they will breed more cows every year for more total years of production. When you put a B/F bull to work in your herd, you’ll see the difference he makes.

Thank You for Attending Our Sale The Fosters

B/F Cattle Company

Brett & Libby Foster 5746 NE County Rd. 13003 Butler, MO 64730 660-492-2808 bfcattle@yahoo.com www.bfcattleco.com

The Clelands Cleland Cattle Company Jeff & Heather Cleland 722 E. 640th Arma, KS 66712 620-249-1271 jcleland10@yahoo.com www.kansasgelbvieh.org

SALE DAY PROCEDURE:

This is not your typical auction. Our intent is to keep it simple and straight forward. The bulls sell in catalog order. As each lot is presented, a video of the bull will be shown and a base price announced. You have the option to express your interest at that price by holding up your buyerâ€™s number. Should more than one customer raise his card, the price will be raised in hundred dollar increments until only one bidder is left with his card in the air. In the event of a tie bid, the lowest buyer number gets the bull. No bells and whistles, just business between friends.

Like us on facebook and stay up to date for pre-sale coverage and bull photos and videos Video of all lots available for viewing on our website.

www.bfcattleco.com Liability: All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk.

Current scrotal measurements and weights will be available prior to sale day. Bulls are available for viewing by request. Please call 660.492.2808 to schedule a visit Mondays through Saturdays.

Guarantee: We guarantee fertility and any structural

haul your own purchase.

issues thought to be genetic for ONE Year. We will do a first breeding season guarantee against injury, ONLY IF THE BULL IS USED AS THE ONLY HERD BULL IN HIS PASTURE. This not only reduces injuries, but also lets you know exactly which calves are out of our bulls.

Terms & Conditions: Terms are cash or check and payment is

Sight Unseen Guarantee: If you cannot make it to the

B/F Cattle Company and Cleland Cattle Company assume no liability for accidents, theft or damage occurring at the sale facility.

Trucking: We can arrange for delivery if you are unable to

expected sale day. All cattle sell under the recommended terms and conditions of the American Gelbvieh Association.

Herd Health: All cattle will be ready for interstate shipment

within the continental United States. All bulls are semen tested, and have been tested negative for trichomoniasis and P.I. BVD. Bulls have been DNA tested for Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled status, and this is denoted in the sale book for each lot.

sale, call us to discuss your needs. If you let us know your budget, we will have a designated person bid for you. We will NOT bid any more than we have to. ON SALE DAY, PLEASE CALL JEFF CLELAND at 620-249-1271 TO PLACE YOUR BID. NO CALLS AFTER 12:30 p.m. We will bid on the phone during the sale. If, upon receipt, the bull is not what you wanted, you can decline purchase without charge.

Lunch: Lunch will be served at noon at the sale facility.

Join us again April 1, 2017 for Our Spring Bull Sale Sale Marketing - Catalog Design & Advertising by Brenda Black - The Wordâ€™s Out brenda@thewordsout-brendablack.com 660-696-2333

Sale Photography & Videography by Austin Black - Backroad Productions mocatleman_07@yahoo.com 660-200-6327 *All photos and family portrait by Backroad

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BFGF C9734

Lot

BFGF C9734

02/18/15 AMGV1333554 Black Polled 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN Sire: S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 MGS: PLD FREE AGENT 125J3 BW: 80 lb. Tenderness: 6

WW Ratio: 143

YW Ratio: 133

WW Top 1% YW Top 1% MCE Top 10% CW Top 2% MB Top 4% FPI Top 1%

This bull has an unmatchable set of numbers. He started at 80 lbs., weaned with a 143 Weaning Ratio and 133 Yearling Ratio. His EPD’s back up all this growth with WW in the top 1% / YW top 1% / MCE top 10% / CW top 2% / MB top 4% / FPI top 1% of every Balancer® bull in the country! His CED at 17, is well above Show-Me-Select standards, yet with an 80 pound actual BW, I would not recommend using on virgin heifers. Maternally, he is out of one of the best Free Agent daughters in the country! She is very broody and easy fleshing. He is sired by SAV Final Answer who has been extremely popular throughout the nation, however, I am not convinced his daughters are the best fit for fescue country.

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Lot

BFGF C6355

02/10/15 Black Polled 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN

AMGV1355245

Sire: S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 MGS: PLD FREE AGENT 125J3 BW: 79 lb. Tenderness: 5 CED BW

WW Ratio: 111

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

YW Ratio: ET

CEM

0.6

108

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.33

0.58

0.43

83.15

He is an embryo transplant full brother to Lot #1. His numbers are not as off the charts as his brother, but he is as equally impressive to look at and a stand-out sire prospect in his own right.

Lot

BFGF C617

02/09/15 AMGV1333555 Black Polled 38% GV | 62% AN Sire: S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 MGS: PLD FREE AGENT 125J3 BW: 82 lb. Tenderness: 9

WW Ratio: 117

YW Ratio: 121

BFGF C1159 Lot

01/19/15 Black Polled 44% GV | 56% AN

AMGV1312835

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: MR IDEAL 2547R BW: 88 lb. WW Ratio: 111 Tenderness: NR

YW Ratio: 113

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-3.1

112

3.2

107

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

0.62

90.54

-0.32

0.31

0.63

82.11

-0.25

0.33

Another ET brother to Lot #1. This bull is in the top 10% for MB and top 10% for FPI. He had an 82 lb. BW, which would keep me from using him on heifers despite his 18 CED.

This bull posted a 111 Weaning Ratio and a 113 Yearling Ratio. His MB is in the top 10% of all Balancers®. His dam is very slick haired, easy fleshing and has a perfect udder. She has maintained a 355 day calving interval and averaged Weaning Ratio of 111 and Yearling Ratio of 114. His sire is out of a Dam of Distinction cow.

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BFGF C156

Lot

02/05/15 AMGV1312853 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: WORRY FREE 140L65 BW: 75 lb. WW Ratio: 111 YW Ratio: 122 Tenderness: 5 CED

CEM

0.1

112

-1

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.52

0.6

0.3

79.57

He started with a 75 lb. BW and Weaned Ratio at 111, with a Yearling Ratio of 122. This bull is out of a Dam of Distinction* with a beatuiful udder. She has raised 8 calves for us, averaging 104 WWR and 109 YWR while maintaining a calving interval of 367 days. The sire is out of a Dam Of Distianction cow as well.

Brett’s “no bull” guarantee “I won’t sugar coat anything. It might surprise you to hear me be completely honest on each of these lots, but that’s how I do business. I want to sell you a bull you can live with and one you’ll be happy to tell your neighbor you bought from Brett Foster.”

B/F Cattle Company American Gelbvieh Association’s 2015 #1 breeder of Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction Cows in Missouri

Lot

BFGF C512

01/12/15 AMGV1312824 Black Polled 59.2% GV | 40.6% AN / .2% XX Sire: B/F NEW ADDITION 21 Z MGS: GOOD NIGHT 715T BW: 64 lb. WW Ratio: 94 YW Ratio: 103 Tenderness: 3 CED

CEM

-1.8

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.47

0.45

0.38

75.05

This bull started at 64 lbs. and accelerated to a 103 YWR. He is very thick and slick haired. Out of a tried and true fescue country cow family. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him on heifers.

*Every fall, the American Gelbvieh Association honors the females in the herdbook that exhibit consistent maternal efficiency through the

Dam of Merit & Dam of Distinction program. The AGA credits its members who continue to place selection emphasis on the maternal traits of the breed.

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Lot BFGF B1593

BFGF B1593

12/30/14 AMGV1333576 Polled 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: 458W1 ET BW: 79 lb. WW Ratio: 111 YW Ratio: 112 Tenderness: CED

CEM

2.2

123

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.2

0.4

0.3

79.61

This guy started at 79 lbs. BW and had a WWR of 111 and YWR of 112. He is out of a great cow family. Genetic enhanced EPD’s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale.

BFGF C067

Lot

01/06/15 AMGV1307801 Black Homo Polled 43.8% GV | 56.3% AN Sire: 458W1 ET MGS: CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET BW: 88 lb. WW Ratio: 109 YW Ratio: 111 Tenderness: 3 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM 6

2.6

124

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.42

0.75

1.15

99.32

This bull is packed full of muscle and guts. He boasted a WWR of 109 and YWR 111. His EPDs put him in the top 4% for YW, top 2% for CW, top 10% REA, top 1% for MB and top 2% for FPI. He is sired by 458W who is one of the most consistant bulls we have ever used. And best of all, he is out of a truly awesome cow family. His granddam maintained a 370 day calving interval until she was 18 years old! Top 1% Marbling

Top 2% Carcass Weight Top 2% Feedlot Profitability

We don’t clip or fit. What you see is the way it really is! 01/04/15 Homo Black Polled AMGV1312817

BFGFC0589

Lot

31% GV | 69% AN

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: B/F MR RIGHT TIME 050T BW: 85 lb. WW Ratio: 95 YW Ratio: 94 Tenderness: 7 CED

CEM

1.5

-2

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.39

0.54

0.88

85.91

This guy stands out in the areas of MB in the top 2% and FPI top 15%. He is out of a very solid 6 year old cow that has a calving interval of 362 days. His sire is out of a Dam of Distinction cow.

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Donor Cow for Lots 10-16

BFGF 9710X AMGV1158252

Calving Ease Direct18 Calving Ease Maternal 9 30-Month Pregnancy 5 Stayability 6 She’s the Whole Package and throwing High Performing, Balanced Sons!

Sire: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE Dam: MS COCOA 9734P

BFGF C5057

10 Lot

01/24/15 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN

AMGV1333544 Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE BW: 92 lb. Tenderness: 7

WW Ratio: 101

YW Ratio: 95

BFGF C4590 Lot

01/27/15 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN

AMGV1333549

Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE BW: 85 lb. Tenderness:

WW Ratio: 93

YW Ratio: 102

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-2.2

-2

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.51

0.44

0.23

76.76

-0.4

0.5

0.3

74.9

This bull is an ET calf out of one of the most well balanced females we have raised to date. He has a very solid EPD profile, making him as balanced as his dam.

11 Lot

BFGF C1559

01/22/15 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN

AMGV1333538 Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE BW: 80 lb. WW Ratio: 94 YW Ratio: 100 Tenderness:

A full brother to the last 2 lots. Very impressive individual out of a great cow. Genetic enhanced EPD’s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale. 01/24/15 BFGF C570 Lot Black Polled AMGV1333543 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE BW: 85 lb. WW Ratio: 91 YW Ratio: 100 Tenderness: 7

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-2

-1.9

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.4

0.44

0.5

74.9

-0.5

0.46

0.22

77.45

A full brother to Lot #10. And has an equally good set of numbers. Genetic enhanced EPD’s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale.

Another stout son out of the great B/F 9710X donor cow. he has a solid set of numbers all across the board.

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BFGF C951

Lot

01/24/15 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN

AMGV1333542

Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE BW: 83 lb. WW Ratio: 95 YW Ratio: 86 Tenderness: 4

01/19/15 Homo Black Homo Polled 50% GV | 50% AN

BFGF C041 Lot

AMGV1312861

Sire: 458W1 ET MGS: B/F FUTURE FORTUNE5091ET BW: 78 lb. WW Ratio: 135 YW Ratio: 133 Tenderness: 6 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

CED

CEM

-1.2

0.3

128

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.51

0.39

0.04

67.36

-0.22

0.11

0.73

93.01

He has good growth and strong maternal to back him up.

BFGF C450

Lot

01/27/15 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN

AMGV1333547

Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE

BW: 69 lb. Tenderness: 7

WW Ratio: 83

YW Ratio: 87

CED

CEM

-2

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.52

0.45

0.1

71.92

Another ET son with extra low calving ease and good growth and maternal numbers.

16 Lot

BFGF C279

01/26/15 AMGV1359278 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE BW: 82 lb. WW Ratio: 88 YW Ratio: 95 Tenderness: CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM 12

-1.8

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.35

0.46

0.35

72.5

Another ET calf out of the great donor cow 971)X. These bulls are all very event. Genetic enhanced EPDâ€™s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale.

This guy has extremely high WW and YW Ratios. His EPD for YW is in the top 3%, CW top 3%, MB top 5%, FPI top 4%. He is out of a very good cow family. Dam has a record of WWR 111, YWR 115 with a calving interval of 372 days.

All our bulls were raised by dams born & raised, and who have made their living, on fescue. B/F genetics are built to thrive in fescue country. BFGF C0452

01/19/15 Homo Black Polled 50% GV | 50% AN

18 Lot

AMGV1338227

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: B/F FORTUNE 690U ET BW: 78 lb. WW Ratio: 113 Tenderness: 6

YW Ratio: 109

CED

CEM

2.3

105

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.38

0.37

0.66

83.85

This bull has a WWR 113, YWR 109 and a MB score in the top 10%. FPI is in the top 20%. Great maternal numbers and his Dam is a very moderate framed Dam of Merit, with a WWR 105 and YWR 102 in a 369 day calving interval.

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19 Lot

BFGF C5280

01/07/15 Black Homo Polled 46.9% GV | 53.1% AN

AMGV1312821

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: B/F ECLUSIVE BALANCE7094 BW: 89 lb. WW Ratio: 93 YW Ratio: 105 Tenderness: 4

12/01/14 BFGF B6513 Black Polled AMGV1354643 59.8% GV | 27.7% AN | 12.5% RA

Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: B/F BLACK CONQUEST Y1949 BW: 75 lb. WW Ratio: 98 YW Ratio: 104 Tenderness: NR CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

CED

CEM

1.9

102

119

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.34

0.3

0.53

79.77

-0.33

0.37

0.51

88.33

This guy stood out as a yearling with YWR 105 and a MB score in the top 15%. His dam is very moderate in size, yet really delivers a great calf every 362 days. Sire is out of a Dam of Dinstinction cow.

20 Lot

BFGF C676

02/27/15 Homo Black Homo Polled 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN

AMGV1338217 Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: POINT PLUS J149 BW: 61 lb. WW Ratio: 115 YW Ratio: 105 Tenderness: 7 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

He started at 75 lbs. and went on to YWR of 104. His EPD for WW is in the top 10%, YW top 10%, CW top 10%, MB top 20%, FPI top 10%. He is out of a great young cow that is sure holding her own here with a 346 day calving interval 01/02/15 BFGF C742 Lot Homo Black Polled AMGV1312813 52.9% GV | 46.99% AN | .2%XX Sire: B/F NEW ADDITION 21 Z MGS: GOOD NIGHT 715T BW: 81 lb. WW Ratio: 90 YW Ratio: 95 Tenderness: 4

CED

CEM

1.4

-2

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.35

0.26

0.54

77.51

-0.49

0.54

0.45

75.76

This bull boasted a WWR 115, YWR 105 and MB in the top 15%. He is out of a really nice cow that never misses a breeding season. She has a WWR 101, YWR 102. The sire is out of a Dam of Distinction

Brett’s “no bull” guarantee “We like them athletic, not rolly poly. The bull you buy from B/F is in his working clothes and won’t melt the minute you get him home.”

21 Lot

This guy has low BW and good growth EPDs. Very strong maternally. His dam has a great udder and a 348 day calving interval. 01/30/15 CCCJ C515 Lot Black Homo Polled AMGV1335511 100% GV Sire: POP A TOP 197T83 MGS: POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2 BW: 72 lb. WW Ratio: 104 YW Ratio: 102 Tenderness: 3

CED

CEM

-0.3

-2

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.49

0.18

0.22

63.6

A truly awesome Pop A Top son that started at 72 lbs and went on to WWR 104, YWR 102. He is moderately framed, but full of muscle! His dam is holding a 371 day calving interval

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24 Lot

CCCJ 526C

02/28/15 AMGV1335521 Homo Black Homo Polled 50% GV | 50% AN Sire: LC WESTERN ADDITION 1310 MGS: BLACK IMPACT 3960N BW: 71 lb. WW Ratio: 96 YW Ratio: 106 Tenderness: 5

01/24/15 CCCJ 516C Lot Black Polled AMGV1335512 56.3% GV | 43.8% AN Sire: MARSHALL 214X2 MGS: Y47 BW: 64 lb. WW Ratio: 103 YW Ratio: 105 Tenderness:

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-2.6

-4.1

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.4

0.37

0.65

84.96

-1

-0.3

0.2

0.4

80.75

This Show-Me-Select bull started at just 71 lbs. to end up with YWR 106. He has a CED EPD of 17, which is top 4%, BW top 10%, YG top 10%, MB top 10%, FPI top 15%. He is out of a very nice first-calf heifer.

25 Lot

CCCJ 517C

01/30/15 Homo Black Homo Polled 93.8% GV | 6.3% AN

AMGV1335513 Sire: MR IMPACT Z204 MGS: TRENDSETTER 55R ET BW: 71 lb. WW Ratio: 94 Tenderness: 8

YW Ratio: 98

Show-Me-Select calf weighing 64 lbs at birth. CED in the top 1%, BW top 2%, yet exclled to a YWR of 106. Genetic enhanced EPD’s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale.

CCCJ 504C Lot

02/09/15 Black HomoPolled 93.8% GV | 6.3% AN

AMGV1312886

Sire: TOP GUN 254X822 MGS: MR BLK PLD BAL 147T BW: 85 lb. WW Ratio: 87 YW Ratio: 105 Tenderness: 5 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

CED

CEM

-1.8

103

-0.7

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.67

0.89

1.33 109.23

-0.57

0.49

-0.16 62.51

Show-Me-Select purebred bull with CED top 1%, BW top 4%, YW top 25%, YG top 2%, REA top 1%, MB top 1%, FPI top 1%. Dam boasts a WWR 101, calving interval 373 days. His sire Impact Z204 is making some super easy fleshing females.

Top 1% CED, REA MB, FPI

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, ... not for men...it is the Lord you are serving.”

A Top Gun son that had a YWR 105. He is out of a solid cow family. 01/12/15 CCCJ 509C Lot Black Homo Polled AMGV1346019 75% GV | 25% AN Sire: MR KRUGERRAND 70M 130P MGS: MASTERPIECE 138L ET BW: 76 lb. WW Ratio: ET YW Raio: ET Tenderness: NR CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

1.5

105

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.4

0.18

-0.15 67.49

A Krugerrand son that has lots of length and muscle. He is out of a top donor cow at TJB Gelbvieh in Georgia.

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Lot CCCJ C505

01/06/15 AMGV1312821 Black Homo Polled 46.9% GV | 53.1% AN Sire: SINCLAIR GRASS MASTER MGS: SLEEPY 161F ET BW: 71 lb. WW Ratio: 93 YW Ratio: 105 Tenderness: 4 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM 9

1.9

102

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.34

0.3

0.53

79.77

A Grass Master son that has tons of growth. He is also out of one of TJB Gelbviehâ€™s top donors.

30 Lot

CCCJ 508C

01/10/15 Black Polled 50% GV | 50% AN

AMGV1346018 Sire: Sinclair Grass Master MGS: SLEEPY 161F ET BW: 77 lb. WW Ratio: ET Tenderness: 6

YW Raio: ET

Another stout Grass Master son that is in the top 20% for YW, 10% for YG, 10% for MB and 10% for FPI. Full brother to Lot #29.

31 Lot

CCCJ 520C

02/11/15 Black Polled 68.75% GV | 31.25% AN

AMGV1335515 Sire: MR IMPACT Z204 MGS: CABIN CREEK DESIGN 4035 BW: 76 lb. WW Ratio: 96 YW Ratio: 99 Tenderness: 4 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

CCCJ C505 02/06/15 Homo Black Homo Polled 68.75% GV | 31.25% AN

AMGV1335524

Sire: TOP GUN 254X822 MGS: DBCC FINAL OBJECTIVE BW: 80 lb. WW Ratio: 92 YW Ratio: 103 Tenderness: NR CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM 13

-0.1

104

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.39

0.31

0.34

77.05

Another solid son of Top Gun who boasted a YWR 103.

12/26/14 BFGF B29730 Lot Black Polled AMGV1312809 43.8% GV | 56.3% AN Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUE BW: 86 lb. WW Ratio: 98 YW Ratio: 98 Tenderness: 4 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

-1.1

-0.3

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.41

0.23

0.02

68.08

-0.27

0.07

0.53

77.74

A Show-Me-Select bull that has lots of style and muscle. Out of a nice cow and the sire Impact Z204.

CCCJ C530 Lot

This bull is in the top 15% for MB. Expect good growth in a little more frame than most of our bulls. His dam is super fertile. She is in a group of spring calvers that I have been putting the bulls in early to see if they will move forward to become fall calvers. In three breeding seasons she has gone from calving 02/10/14 to 12/26/14 to 11/01/15 to 09/06/16. I told you she was fertile!

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Lot BFGF B4586

12/29/14 Black Homo Polled 54.7% GV | 45.3% AN

AMGV1312810

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: BENNETT LANDMARK J377 BW: 72 lb. WW Ratio: 107 YW Ratio: 107 Tenderness: 4 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

04/15/15 Black Polled 40.625% GV | 59.375% AN

BFGF C0814 Lot

AMGV1338226

Sire: B/F NAVIGATOR Y28 ET MGS: B/F INTEGRITY 6575T BW: 81 lb. WW Ratio: 106 Tenderness: NR

YW Ratio: 114

CED

CEM

3.4

0.1

103

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.4

0.43

0.14

69.56

-0.11

0.41

0.38

76.21

This guy had super growth with WWR 107 and YWR 107. His dam holds a 357 day calving interval. She is at least a 1,400 lb. cow, which is larger than I prefer. If you want some size, this may be your ticket.

35 Lot

BFGF C193

AMGV1333583 Sire: B/F 9720 Z MGS: 458W1 ET BW: 64 lb. WW Ratio: 96 Tenderness: 5

02/08/15 Black Homo Polled 45.3% GV | 54.7% AN YW Ratio: 99

Great growth with a WWR 106 and YWR 114. He is out of a really nice cow that holds a 374 day calving interval. His sire is out of a Dam of Distinction female. Genetic enhanced EPD’s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale. 03/12/15 BFGF C4048 Lot Black Homo Polled AMGV1338223 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: B R MR EXT 2764 BW: 82 lb. WW Ratio: 119 YW Ratio: 113 Tenderness: 6 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

CED

CEM

-3.2

2.2

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.34

0.22

1.04

95.34

-0.37

0.38

0.56

80.72

Show-Me-Select bull with CED top 2%, BW top 4%, MB top 1%, FPI top 3%. He is out of a top-notch cow family.

36 Lot

BFGF C2059

01/02/15 AMGV1307802 Black Polled 40.6% GV | 59.4% AN Sire: 458W1 ET MGS: B/F ECLUSIVE BALANCE7094 BW: 88 lb. WW Ratio: 109 YW Ratio: 119 Tenderness: 4 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM 9

2.3

127

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.29

0.46

0.86

90.54

He has a WWR 119 and YWR 113. MB is in the top 15%, FPI top 25%. This bull is out of a super cow family. Sire is out of a Dam of Distinction.

Brett’s “no bull” guarantee “We have witnessed first hand that the cow families that grow best on grass, also grow the best in the feedlot... EVERY TIME!”

A bull with super growth. WWR 109 and YWR 119, ...with YW EPD in top 3%, CW top 2%, MB top 3%, FPI top 10%. His dam, however, is larger than I like.

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Lot BFGF C452

AMGV1312860

02/12/15 Homo Black Polled 62.3% GV | 37.5% AN | .2% XX

Sire: B/F NEW ADDITION 21 Z MGS: B/F 9734X BW: 92 lb. WW Ratio: 109 YW Ratio: 114 Tenderness: 5 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM 7

1.7

104

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.54

0.72

0.13

71.28

Super gentle bull with a WWR 109, YWR 114. YG top 3%, REA top 10%. Dam has a 380 day calving interval with a WWR 103, YWR 104. Granddam was a Dam of Distinction.

Sire: B/F 9720 Z MGS: WARDON 24W OF 408 BW: 72 lb. WW Ratio: 101 Tenderness: 3 CED

CEM

-2.4

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.4

0.11

0.07

73.58

Show-Me-Select with CED top 4%, BW top 10%, YG top 10%. I am not a fan of the dam, so I wouldn’t recommend him for making females.

BFGF Z452

Destined for Distinction! It’s in her blood and in her performance. Red Balanced Moderate

BFGF C517

Sire: B/F 9734X Dam: MS 4575R

02/09/15 Homo Black Polled 68.75% GV | 31.25% AN

AMGV1312856

Lot

YW Ratio: 102

Donor Cow for Lot 39

Lot

12/18/14 BFGF B453 Black Polled AMGV1312793 60.9% GV | 38.3% AN | .8% XX

Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: IDEAL M4637 BW: 76 lb. WW Ratio: 100 YW Ratio: 111 Tenderness: 4

BFGF B1943 Lot

12/19/14 Black Polled 62.5% GV | 37.5% AN

AMGV1312795

Sire: B/F 9720 Z MGS: CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET BW: 69 lb. Tenderness: 5

WW Ratio: 102

YW Ratio: 105

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-0.3

0.4

102

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.62

0.73

0.25

74.07

-0.36

0.18

0.01

70.63

Great growth bull with YWR 111. YG in top 2%, REA top 10%, MB top 30%. Dam has maintained 363 day calving interval on 8 calves with WWR 105, YWR 107.

He weighed in at just 69 lbs. and grew to achieve a WWR 102 and YWR 105! For those who like to see them start small and grow fast.

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BFGF 577T

Donor Cow for Lot 43 Perfect Timing 355 day calving interval. Perfect Udder. And scores a 6 for Stayability! Lot BFGF C577

AMGV1312831

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: WORRY FREE 140L65 BW: 84 lb. WW Ratio: 100 Tenderness: 7

Sire: WORRY FREE 140L65 Dam: BFGF57

01/18/15 Homo Black Polled 50% GV | 50% AN YW Ratio: 105

CED

CEM

107

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.41

0.48

0.55

80.27

This guy had a YWR 105 with a YW EPD in the top 25%, YG top 10%, MB top 15%, FPI top 30%. Best of all, he is out of a very moderate framed 9 year old cow with a 355 day calving interval, and she has a perfect udder.

44 Lot

BFGF C6575

03/22/15 AMGV1328945 Homo Black Homo Polled 56.3% GV | 43.8% AN Sire: B/F ON TRACK 475 ZET MGS: BENNETT LANDMARK J377 BW: 61 lb. WW Ratio: 111 YW Ratio: 97 Tenderness: 6 CED

CEM

-4.3

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.38

0.16

1.11 102.86

Show-Me-Select with WWR 111 and a CED in top 1%. BW is in the top 2%, YG top 25%, MB top 1%, FPI top 1%. Heâ€™s out of a 10 year old cow that has raised 9 calves with a 371 day calving interval. Top 1%

Calving Ease Marbling Feedlot Profitability

01/06/15 BFGF C5913 Lot Homo Black Polled AMGV1312800 71.9% GV | 28.1% AN Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: B/F SAM 4573X ET BW: 70 lb. WW Ratio: 105 YW Ratio: 111 Tenderness: 8

CED

CEM

-1.5

119

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.32

0.14

0.55 90.68

This guy started at just 70 lbs. and made good growth in good time with a WWR 105, YWR 111. He has WW EPD top 15%, YW top 10%, CW top 15%, MB top 15%, FPI top 10%. He is out of a nice young cow.

46 Lot

01/18/15 BFGF C650 Black Homo Polled AMGV1312832 50% GV | 50% AN Sire: 458W1 ET MGS: B/F FORTUNE 8959U ET BW: 85 lb. WW Ratio: 92 YW Ratio: 107 Tenderness: 4 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM 8

1.5

109

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.35

0.39

0.75 84.71

A very moderate, easy fleshing son of 458W that held out for a YWR 107. EPDs for YW top 25%, YG top 25%, CW top 20%, MB top 5%, FPI top 15%. I absolutely love his dam and sire. She holds a 256 day calving interval on 5 calves and has a perfect udder. If you want to take some frame off of some cows without sacrificing growth, give this bull a look.

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Lot BFGF C651

02/09/15 Black Polled

AMGV1312855 56.3% GV | 43.8% AN

Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: N BAR PRIME TIME D806 BW: 84 lb. WW Ratio: 104 YW Ratio: 108 Tenderness: 5 CED

CEM

0.5

109

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.39

0.48

0.56 85.23

He has a WWR 104, YWR 108 and EPDs for MB and FPI in the top 15%. Another moderate framed bull out of an easy keeping cow, with a 370 day calving interval on her stats on 4 calves, and a WWR 107 and YWR 107. For two years running she’s been a Dam of Merit.

48 Lot

BFGF C72

01/22/15 AMGV1312840 Homo Black Polled 60.7% GV | 39.1% AN Sire: B/F NEW ADDITION 21 Z MGS: B/F FORTUNE 690U ET BW: 72 lb. WW Ratio: 88 YW Ratio: 98 Tenderness: 5

02/08/15 BFGF C312 Homo Black Homo Polled AMGV1312854 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN | .2% XX

Lot

Sire: B/F NEW ADDITION 21 Z MGS: 47R BW: 81 lb. Tenderness: 3

WW Ratio: 101

YW Ratio: 104

CED

CEM

0.9

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.55

0.47

0.21 68.88

With a WWR 101 and YWR of 104, this bull shows solid potential. He’s out of a Dam of Merit who maintains a 333 day calving interval and sports a great udder.

51 Lot

BFGF B8953

12/19/14 Red Polled 50% GV | 50% AN

AMGV1312804

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: MR GIZMO S602G BW: 92 lb. WW Ratio: 102 Tenderness: 6

YW Ratio: 109

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-0.5

3.7

103

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.48

0.39

0.45 72.28

-0.36

0.41

0.2

69.28

A very easy fleshing bull with a YG top 10% and MB top 25%. He is out of one of my favorite young cows. She has a perfect udder and always looks great. She currently holds a 348 day calving interval. The granddam is equally great.

49 Lot

BFGF B563

12/13/14 AMGV1354647 omo Black Homo Polled 69.1% GV | 18.4% AN | 12.5% AR Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: B/F BLACK CONQUEST Y1949 BW: 76 lb. WW Ratio: 100 YW Ratio: 100 Tenderness: 7 CED

CEM

-0.5

108

PG30

REA

FPI

1 3 -0.61 33 0.69 0.27 80.29 This moderate framed, easy fleshing bull’s EPD WW is in top 25%, YW top 25%, YG top 1%, REA top 15%. He is out of a great young cow that has done everything right so far. Maintinas a 344 day calving interval.

A stout red bull with a WWR 102 and YWR 109. He is out of a 12 year old cow that has been flawless. She holds a 359 day calving interval with 11 calves and WWR 101.

CCCJ 519C

02/11/15 Red Homo Polled 100% GV

AMGV1335514

52 Lot

Sire: TOP GUN 254X822 MGS: MR PLD ATLAS BW: 85 lb. WW Ratio: 97 Tenderness: NR

YW Ratio: 107

CED

CEM

0.8

-1

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.59

0.47

-0.38 55.93

A very nice red purebred with a YWR 107. Out of an 11 year old cow that has always been a spring calver. She has a WWR 103 and YWR of 107.

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53 Lot

CCCJ 523C Red

03/02/15 AMGV1335518 50% GV | 50% AN

Homo Polled

Sire: HXC CONQUEST 4405P MGS: INDEPENDENCE L19 BW: 66 lb. Tenderness: 7

WW Ratio: 89

YW Ratio: 101

02/10/15 CCCJ 560C Black Polled AMGV1335525 70.3% GV | 17.2% AN | 12.5% RA Sire: B/F GOOD NIGHT 1940Z MGS: 198T BW: 77 lb. Tenderness:

WW Ratio: 101

56 Lot

YW Ratio: 105

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-4.5

1.4

101

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.38

0.25

0.4

84.42

Show-Me-Select red bull that started at 66 lbs. and went on to a YWR 101. In the top 1% for CED and BW and the top 15% for FPI. His dam has a 371 day calving interval on 5 calves with a YWR of 101. Top 1%

2 3 -0.14 32 0.24 -0.1 64.46 He hit the ground at 77 lbs and ended up with a WWR 101 and YWR of 105. His dam has a 363 day calving interval on 5 calves with a WWR 105 and YWR 102. Genetic enhanced EPDâ€™s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale.

03/28/15 Black Homo Polled 62.5% GV | 37.5% AN Sire: MARSHALL 214X2 MGS: ENERGIZER 128R ET

Calving Ease Birth Weight

Lot

CCCJ 564C

02/24/15 AMGV1335528 Red Polled 57.8% GV | 29.7% AN | 12.5% RA Sire: B/F GOOD NIGHT 1940Z MGS: Y17 BW: 79 lb. Tenderness: 3 CED BW

WW Ratio: 105

YW Ratio: 89

CEM

1.2

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.36

0.1

0.17 66.77

A red bull with a WWR 105. He is out of a first calf heifer.

Lot CCCJ 561C

AMGV1339085 Sire: MR IMPACT Z204 MGS: 017R BW: 66 lb. WW Ratio: 87 Tenderness: 6

02/18/15 Black Homo Polled 62.5% GV | 37.5% AN YW Ratio: 86

BW: 71 lb. Tenderness: 4

CCCJ 528C Lot

AMGV1335523

WW Ratio: 99

YW Ratio: 94

CED

CEM

-2

PG30

REA

FPI

-1

-0.4

0.15

0.75

82.1

Show-Me-Select bull that had a YWR 104, EPDs for CED in the top 2%, BW top 15%, YG top 10%, MB top 5% and FPI top 25%. He is out of a first calf heifer and going strong.

03/20/15 CCCJ 521C Homo Black Homo Polled AMGV1335516 100% GV Sire: Y86 MGS: 017R BW: 78 lb. WW Ratio: 96 YW Ratio: 86 Tenderness: NR

Lot

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-1.4

PG30 ... 1

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-1

-0.28

0.48

0.03 61.71

-0.53

0.21

-0.43 53.93

A red bull with calving ease numbers out of a dam doing her job with calving interval of 359 days on 3 calves.

A very moderate framed, easy fleshing, heavy muscled individual. His dam boasted a WWR 108.

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59 Lot

CCCJ 524C

03/01/15 Homo Black Homo Polled 75% GV | 25% AN

AMGV1335519 Sire: MR IMPACT 79A MGS: POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2 BW: 64 lb. Tenderness: 4

WW Ratio: 98

YW Ratio: 103

01/05/15 BFGF C580 Black Homo Polled AMGV1312818 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: G A R PREDESTINED BW: 90 lb. Tenderness: 4 CED BW

CEM

2.6

113

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.3

0.44

-0.82 86.12

CEM

-0.3

109

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.35

0.21

0.18 77.94

CCCJ 525C

Lot

02/22/15 Black Polled 75% GV | 25% AN

AMGV1335520 Sire: MR IMPACT 79A MGS: IDEAL LEGACY 56R BW: 74 lb. WW Ratio: 96 YW Ratio: 92 Tenderness: CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

YW Ratio: 90

CED

If you like them little, but want them to grow fast, take a look at this calf - 64 lbs at birth with YWR 103! EPD in the top 25% for CED, WW, YW, YG and CW. And out of a predictable dam with a 376 day calving interval on 4 calves and a YWR 102.

WW Ratio: 92

Good growth with WW top 25%, YW top 15%, CW top 10%, MB top 3%, FPI top 15%. Honestly, I don’t like his dam, but don’t hold that against him if you are looking for balanced carcass traits.

63 Lot

01/01/15 BFGF C7097 Black Polled AMGV1307800 50% GV | 50% AN Sire: 458W1 ET MGS: CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET BW: 88 lb. WW Ratio: 100 YW Ratio: 107 Tenderness: NR CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

-0.2

100

1.4

113

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.32

0.45

0.16 74.25

-0.06

0.32

0.41 77.68

A very stout, easy fleshing bull. Dam has 397 day calving interval on 2 calves. Genetic enhanced EPD’s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale.

61 Lot

CCCJ 527C

03/28/15 AMGV1335522 Black Polled 68.8% GV | 6.3% AN | 25% LM

Sire: MR IMPACT Z204 MGS: 017R BW: 73 lb. WW Ratio: 117 Tenderness: NR

YW Ratio: 94

CED

CEM

1.1

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.58

0.42

-0.39

58.4

A Z204 son that is out of an 8 year old cow with a WWR of 104.

62 Lot

Great growth with a YWR of 107 and YW EPD top 15% and CW top 10%. This bull has a large white birthmark on his face. This would not show up on Charolais cross calves. Genetic enhanced EPD’s will be updated and available on the website and day of sale.

02/01/15 BFGF C682 Homo Black Polled AMGV1312847 49.8% GV | 50% AN | .2% XX Sire: B/F NEW ADDITION 21 Z MGS: B/F 9734X BW: 76 lb. WW Ratio: 101 YW Ratio: 105 Tenderness: 1 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

Lot

-2.1

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.52

0.56

0.5

78.16

WWR & YWR equal 105. He’s in the top 15% BW, top 3% for YG and top 20% for MB. His dam boasts a 365 day calving interval, but has larger teats than I like.

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65 Lot

BFGF C690

AMGV1333550 Sire: BENNETT U271 MGS: GOOD NIGHT 715T BW: 80 lb. Tenderness: 7

02/23/15 Black Polled 71.9% GV | 28.1% AN

WW Ratio: 113

YW Ratio: 107

CED

CEM

-2.2

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.53

0.4

0.04

70.11

A good growthy, larger framed bull. WWR of 113 and YWR of 107 and in the top 3% for YG make him an excellent candidate as a terminal cross. I have some full sisters that I donâ€™t care for so would hesitate to retain daughters.

We pelvic measure all of our females and have for years. 66

Lot BFGF CW650 AMGV1339289 Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: POINT PLUS J149 BW: 80 lb. Tenderness: 4 CED BW

02/18/15 Black Scurred 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN

WW Ratio: 99

YW Ratio: 93

CEM

02/22/15 Black Polled 37.5% GV | 62.5% AN

BFGF C620 Lot AMGV1338220

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: POINT PLUS J149 BW: 83 lb. Tenderness: 9 CED BW

WW Ratio: 111

YW Ratio: 100

CEM

1.6

2.1

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.32

0.17

0.75 79.89

-0.41

0.49

0.43 73.96

This guy has a YG top 25% and MB top 5%. He is out of a good cow that is a little larger framed than I like.

This bull earned a WWR 111, with EPD YG top 10% and MB top 25%. His dam is also larger framed than I prefer, but has alwys done her job well, holding a 370 day calving interval

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68 Lot

BFGF B913 AMGV1333573

12/21/14 Homo Black Polled 68.8% GV | 31.3% AN

Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: Y119

BW: 78 lb. Tenderness: 4

WW Ratio: 98

YW Ratio: 104

BFGF C048 Lot

02/19/15 Homo Black Homo Polled 50% GV | 50% AN

AMGV1338221

Sire: B/F 7092 Z MGS: B/F FORTUNE 690U ET BW: 77 lb. Tenderness: 7

WW Ratio: 104

YW Ratio: 92

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

0.1

0.3

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.58

0.71

-0.16 63.51

-0.43

0.31

0.43 68.66

This Meat Packer son is a large ribeye bull with REA EPD in top 10%, YG top 2% and YWR 104. He is out of a nice moderate framed young cow that has a great udder.

This moderately framed calf is balanced with good carcass numbers. YG top 10%, MB top 25%. He is out of a really good cow family. His dam has a 363 day calving interval.

Brett’s “no bull” guarantee “Don’t be fooled by operations that haul their bulls into Missouri and feed them ‘on grass.’ There has simply been NO environmental selection pressure for thriving on fescue placed upon the dams or sires of those operation’s bulls.”

12/20/14 BFGF B723 Homo Black Polled AMGV1333572 58.6% GV | 40.6% AN Sire: B/F 9720 Z MGS: WARDON 24W OF 408 BW: 71 lb. WW Ratio: 103 YW Ratio: 117 Tenderness: 3 CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM

Lot

-1.3

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.35

0.1

0.09 74.43

A large framed bull with a WWR 103, YWR 117. Great growth! I would use as a terminal cross. His dam is a Wardon daughter. I have been very disappointed with most of the females.

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BFGF C23

71 Lot

01/17/15 Black Polled 48.4% GV | 51.6% AN

AMGV1333580 Sire: B/F 9720 Z MGS: B/F RETAIL FORTUNE 976X BW: 79 lb. Tenderness: 3

WW Ratio: 105

YW Ratio: 103

BFGF C363 Lot

01/20/15 Black Polled 51.6% GV | 48.4% AN

AMGV1312802

Sire: B/F 9720 Z MGS: B/F RETAIL FORTUNE 976X BW: 78 lb. WW Ratio: 103 YW Ratio: 93 Tenderness: 3

CED

CEM

CED

CEM

-0.8

105

-0.8

PG30

REA

FPI

PG30

REA

FPI

-0.29

0.12

0.45 85.38

-0.36

0.05

0.25 73.89

This guy holds a WWR 104, YWR 103 and is CED top 15%, WW top 25%, MB top 25%, FPI top 15%. He is out of a nice young cow and one more example of the consistency of our bulls. We’re winding down the offering like we began -- with balanced quality.

Somebody had to go last, but that doesn’t mean he lacks quality or credibility. Last chance to get a balanced bull with WWR 103, yet CED in the top 20%. His YG is top 25%. He’s moderate and comes from a dam with a perfect udder.

BFGF C21Y

Lot

01/21/15 AMGV1312837 Black Homo Polled 71.875% GV | 28.125% AN Sire: B/F MEAT PACKER Z 65 ET MGS: B/F INTEGRITY 6575T BW: 78 lb. WW Ratio: 94 YW Ratio: 92 Tenderness: 4 CED

CEM

-1.8

PG30

REA

FPI

Mark your calendar for our sales next year April 1, 2017 & Nov. 4, 2017

1 3 -0.56 13 0.35 0.96 87.2 Don’t leave yet! This moderate framed bull has a BW top 15%, YG top 2%, MB top 1% and FPI top 10%. His dam has done her job with a 344 day calving interval.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

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NOTES

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Getting Familiar with Gelbvieh & Balancer® EPDs EPD Definitions: Listed below are

the definitions of American Gelbvieh Associations EPDs and the units in which they are published. the EPDs with an asterisk (*) next to the name are available to members only.

Maternal traits:

Calving Ease Direct (CED): Percent of unassisted births of a bull’s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease. This EPD can be vital to a rancher looking to decrease the amount of calves pulled in his herd. Milk (MK): The genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight. Calving Ease Maternal (CEM): Represented as percent of unassisted births in a sire’s firstcalving daughters. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease. This EPD is important to a rancher’s bottom line because it predicts which animals produce daughters with a genetic pre-dispostion to calve unassisted as heifers. Heifer Pregnancy (HP): Predicts the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant as first-calf heifers in a regular breeding season, expressed as a percent. A higher value of this EPD is favorable, meaning that a higer percentage of a sire’s daughters get pregnant as first calf heifers compared to other sires in his contemporary group. 30-month Pregnancy (PG30): Predicts the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant and calve at three years of age, given that they calved as first-calf heifers. This EPD is expressed as a percent, again, with a higher number being more favorable meaning a higher percentage of a sire’s daughters will calve at three years of age, given they calved as first-calf heifers. Stayability (ST): Predicts the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull’s daughters will stay productive within a herd to at least six years of age. The stayability EPD is one of the best measures currently available to compare a bull’s ability to produce females with reproductive longevity.

Growth traits: Birth Weight (BW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight of the calf. Weaning Weight (WW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for weaning weight (adjusted to age of dam and a standard 205 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning. Yearling Weight (YW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to a standard 365 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to yearling. *Mature Weight EPD (MW): Predicts the average difference in pounds of mature weight of a sire’s progeny compared to their contemporaries.

Carcass traits: Yield Grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score, hich is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio. Carcass Weight (CW): Difference in pounds of hot carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age endpoint. Ribeye Area (REA): Differences in ribeye area in inches between the 12th and 13th rib. Greater ribeye areas are preferable. Marbling (MB): Predicts the differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye as expressed in marbling score units. Greater marbling numbers are preferable and are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades. Fat (FT): Differences for fat thickness, in inches, for a carcass over the 12th rib, smaller numbers of fat thickness are preferable as excess fat can be detrimental to yield grade.

Efficiency traits: Dry Matter intake (DMI): Represents the average daily dry matter intake per day consumed in pounds. A negative or lesser value is more favorable. For example, Bull A has a DMI EPD of .15 and Bull B has a DMI EPD of -.20, so the progeny of Bull B consume, on average, .35 pound less dry matter per day than progeny from Bull A.

*Average Daily Gain (ADG): Difference in average daily gain in pounds based on an animal’s performance during a feed intake test period. *Residual Feed intake (RFI): Defined as the difference between an animal’s actual daily feed intake and its predicted daily intake based on growth rate and body size. Animals with a positive RFI value are deemed more inefficient because they consume more than expected while animals with a negative RFI value are considered more efficient because they consume less than expected. Total Maternal (TM): An index that combines growth and milk information as a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughters. As an index, this value is not reported with an accompanying accuracy. A greater TM value means a mother that returns comparatively higher weaning weights on her calves. TM Index = MK EPD + ½ WW EPD. Feeder Profit Index (FPI): An economic selection index designed to aid producers in selecting sires whose progeny will perform in the feedlot and are sold on grade and yield. Well ranking sires for FPI have higher MB and CW than their contemporaries. As a terminal index, little emphasis is put on maternal traits such as ST and CE. Developmental Duplication (DD): is a simply inherited recessive genetic condition that can sometimes cause animals to be born with an extra limb or part of an extra limb. This abnormality has incomplete penetrance meaning even a homozygous recessive animal, DD affected, may not express the condition. However a DDA animal will pass on the recessive allele to every one of its offspring. Gelbvieh% (BA#%): is the percentage Gelbvieh of the offspring that was contributed equally by the parents rounded down to the one-eighth.

B/F Cattle Company

Brett & Libby Foster 5746 NE Country Rd. 13003 Butler, MO 64730

B/F Cattle Co with Cleland Cattle Co. Gelbvieh & BalancerÂŽ Bull Sale Saturday, November 5, 2016 Lunch at Noon, Sale at 1:00 p.m

Directions to Farm From Kansas City - South on I-49 to Passaic exit. Take Hwy. D east approx. 10 miles. Hwy. D turns south and becomes BB Hwy. Follow signs. From Joplin - North on I-49 to 52 Hwy exit. East towards Appleton City approx. 12 miles to BB Hwy. Take BB north 5 miles. Follow signs. From Clinton - West on 18 Hwy. approximately 20 miles to OO Hwy. South on OO Hwy to Johnstwown. Follow signs.

From Springfield - North on 13 Hwy. to Montrose exit. West on 52 to Montrose. At Montrose, continue west on K Hwy. towards Butler. K Hwy. becomes H Hwy. Continue west on H to BB Hwy. approximately 5 miles. Follow signs. For more information Brett Foster: 660-492-2808 bfcattle@yahoo.com www.bfcattleco.com Jeff Cleland: 620-249-1271 jcleland10@yahoo.com