Welcome!
Hey everyone, Kaitlyn here again! With the recent arctic temperatures that have continued to test our dedication, energy, machinery, and cattle I decided I should continue to write the welcoming story while I’m waiting to open the gates. Dad has his hands full trying to keep machinery going to feed livestock and trying to calve out heifers safely.
Just like it has been the last few decades our focus this year has been to bring you cattle that will work for your operation. Whether you’re looking for heifers that will bring a great disposition, udder quality, longevity, mothering ability, or a bull that will offer growth, power, pounds, and outstanding phenotype we have you covered. Our rotational grazing and resilient, effective cows made it possible to wean early September. The calves settled right into their new routine of eating from the bunk extremely quickly and have been developing well for you ever since. The decision over which animals to keep as our replacements was even more difficult this year BUT as mom reminds dad and I “we can’t keep them all”. We couldn’t be prouder of the bulls and heifers we’re offering this year and hope you’re just as eager to have them in your herd as we were sad to part with them.
The bulls have been on an ADG test again this year and to ensure they are still athletic and sound, ready to breed for their new owner, they have been given more territory to roam. The bulls have really embraced this new found freedom and are constantly up and moving, especially when a heifer in the pen next to them walks by! This set of bulls won’t disappoint you in the eager breeder category. They have been Genomic tested and by sale day we hope to have them semen tested, if the weather cooperates, and ultrasounded. The ultrasound data along with their yearling weight information will be available on sale day via a supplement sheet. The heifers have been developed with the same program and diet as our replacement heifers, with the emphasis on keeping them fit for breeding when the time comes. As you look through the catalog and view the pedigrees and study the EPDs, I think you’ll find what you are looking for to keep your herd moving forward; whether that’s calving ease, growth, structure, docility, power, maternal or longevity.
If you’d like to discuss cattle, come out to the place to take a gander at this year’s offerings in their natural surroundings and spend a little, or a lot of time, talking to dad before the sale on Saturday March 2, 2024 at Broken Bow Livestock. He can help guide you to what you are looking for for your cattle operation. We know everyone’s agricultural life can get pretty hectic at the beginning of March, so if you can’t make it to the sale that day head on over to DV Auction or get a hold of one of our press representatives the day of the sale to assist you.
Mom has been busy with her part of the sale day activities too. She’s been hard at work making jams and jellies and busy getting hats, gloves, gators, and earmuffs with our logo on it. She has a glorious lunch planned again across the street in Stockman’s with those incredible cupcakes and cookies for dessert and for the early arrivals there will be coffee and cinnamon rolls available.
I can hear the hay processor heading my way to feed the cows so it’s time for me to sign off so I can put my gloves back on and grab the gate.
We deeply appreciate your interest in our cattle and your support! If you have any questions regarding our sale offerings please don’t hesitate to call or text dad, e-mail us, or even check out our website. We can’t wait to see you on sale day! Sincerely,
Saturday
MARCH 2, 2024
BROKEN BOW LIVESTOCK • BROKEN BOW, NE
SELLING 50 YEARLING ANGUS & SIMANGUS BULLS, PLUS 30 ANGUS & SIMANGUS
SALE DAY PHONES
Broken Bow Livestock 308-872-3334
Tim Mason 308-643-9403
Todd Eberle 308-870-1783
AUCTIONEER
Matt Printz 308-440-2918
LIVESTOCK PRESS
Randy Rasby, American Cattlemen 308-539-6195
Will Harsh, American Angus Association 740-272-1386
Cody Nye, Tri-State Livestock News 308-760-8588
Chris Beutler, Livestock Digital 402-380-8244
SALE CONSULTANTS
Braden Benes 402-608-0577
Justin French 308-872-1421
Drew Gaffney 308-872-1105
HOSPITALITY
Rolls and coffee will be available in the morning. Lunch will be available at 11:30 am.
ABSENTEE BIDS
If you are unable to attend the sale, please contact one of our Sale Consultants for assistance in filling your needs.
FIRST BREEDING SEASON GUARANTEE
SEMEN INTEREST
Mason Angus and SimAngus will retain 1/3 semen interest in all bulls selling. Buyer receives full possession and salvage value.
DELIVERY
A $100 discount will be given for each bull taken home on sale day. We will start delivering bulls for free in Nebraska soon after sale day. We suggest, if you purchase a heifer that you take them sale day or as soon as possible afterwards to get them home to their new environment and feed management to be ready to fit well into your breeding program.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms of the sale are cash. All animals will be sold to the highest bidder. Changes in the catalog will be announced sale day and will take precedence over printed material in the catalog. A supplement sheet with updated information will be provided sale day. All cattle are the buyer’s property as soon as sold and will be cared for at the buyer’s risk. Any person attending the sale does so at their own risk. Neither, the sale management, owners, or sale facility will be held liable for any injuries. Not liable for any inaccuracies.
HERD HEALTH
Total herd health is in guidance of and provided by Broken Bow Animal Hospital. All bulls are part of a stringent vaccination program and will have passed a fertility exam prior to the sale.
Scrotal measurements were done by BBAH. The heifers are up to date on all health vaccinations and have been brucellosis vaccinated and have received a Preg-Guard 10 vaccination.
HERD NUTRITION
Our total herd’s nutrition program is established from the advice and guidance of Bob Myers, Livestock Feed Consultant, 308-367-7115, with Central Plains Milling, Columbus, NE.
ULTRASOUND
Megan Butterfield of Ranch Country Cattle Services performed all ultrasound work done on the bulls.
Bulls selling for $3,000 or more are guaranteed against a breeding injury during their first breeding season. The breeding season is defined as the 90day period following the first turnout of the purchased bull. Please notify us as soon as possible when an injury occurs and has been diagnosed by a licensed Veterinarian and prior to the injured bull being sold. All claims must be made by October 2024. If we have a comparable bull available he can be provided to get your cows covered this year, otherwise you will be given a credit of the purchase price of the injured bull less $1500. (buyer keeps salvage value), to be used in next year’s annual sale. This does not cover against mismanagement or neglect. We do not guarantee against death or injuries sustained prior to the breeding season. Mortality insurance is suggested.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Cobblestone Hotel 308-767-2060 | Broken Bow, NE
The Boarders Inn & Suites 308-872-6428 | Broken Bow, NE
VIEWING
All bulls and heifers can be viewed, at anytime prior to the sale at Mason Angus and SimAngus Ranch. Ranch located 2 ½ miles North, 2.5 miles East, and 1/12 miles North of Anselmo, NE. The sale animals will be available for viewing anytime after 2:00 pm Friday, March 1, at the Broken Bow Livestock sale facility.
WATCH AND BID ONLINE FOR FREE!
Can’t make it to the sale? Let DVAuction bring the sale to you! Busy during the sale? Let DVAuction represent your bid!
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Create an account on www.dvauction.com under the “Create New Account” tab.
2. Apply for bidding by clicking “Apply for Bidding” in the upper left corner of the screen at least 24 hours prior to the auction.
3. Tune into the sale and make your purchases!
For general questions, please contact the DVAuction office at 402-316-5460 or support@dvauction.com.
High Speed Internet Access Required
HOW TO USE THE QR CODES
Each lot has a unique QR Code that will play a video of that specific bull on DV Auction.
1. Open the camera app on your smart device.
2. Hover over the QR Code in the catalog.
3. Tap the link that appears to view a video of that lot!
Angus Bulls
Basin Safe Deposit 9324
AAA 19461028 {Sire of Lots 1-6, 51-53}
Basin Safe Deposit 9324 offers a unique combination of foot quality, carcass merit and curve bender spread with outstanding phenotype. High Marbling genetics in a powerful, high impact phenotypic package. His fresh pedigree, performance profile and foot quality will make a valuable complement in a wide range of matings. He is a paternal half-brother to the $600,000 bull Basin Jameson 1076.
Mason Landmark 2313
Recommended for large framed heifers and cows. A well rounded, stylish made powerhouse bull. Tremendous amount of potential to move the cattle industry forward. Ranks in the top 5% in 14 of his EPDs and $Values.
Mason Landslide 2316
Mason Litmus 2328
Mason Leatherneck 2346
2332
Mason Life Size 2349
Varilek Loaded 0038 32
AAA 19828682 {Sire of Lots 20-22, 58}
Varilek Loaded 0038 32 is a Baldridge 38 Special who ranks in the top 3% for $W, top 5% for CW, $C, top 10% for WW, YW, $F, $B, and top 15% for $G, MARB.
Recommended for cows. Ranks in the top 10% or better in 4 of his EPDs and $Values.His full brother sold for $5250 in our 2023 sale.
Recommended for cows.Ranks in the
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Mason Longhand 2362
Locomotion 2382
LSS LIMITED 3L3
Lot
JC Mr. Talon 403G
ASA 3555669 {Sire of Lots 31-36, 63-68}
JCMr.Talon403Gisanexceptionallyhighspreadbull.Talonisthe neededkindfortoday’sprofitdrivenbeefproduction.His21CED and-2BWEPDhaveheiferbullwrittenalloverhim,butheisa tankphysicallyandhastop10%rankingsforgrowthgenetics.With hisstrengthforMCE,STAYandDocilitycombinedwithamoderate, deep,widebodiedphenotype,hispotentialasamaternalsirejust makeshimmorevaluable. Lot 30
TJ Black Ice 451H
ASA 3762967 {Sire of Lots 40, 73-74}
TJBlackIce451Hissimplyaphysicalstudwithmorelookandthickness thanaboutanySimmsireyoucanuse.Explosivegrowthwithhugerib andbodymass.Calvesarebeautifulfronted,stoutboned.
JC Huron 7262G
ASA 3555758 {Sire of Lots 41-44, 75}
Expectattractivefeatured,longspined,deepsidedprogenywith excellentdisposition.Huronsiresmoreperformance,lengthand frameeverytimeandmakessomegreatlookingfemales.
LSS LUSTER 18L3
ASA 3555647 {Sire of Lots 48-50, 72} JCFiveStar5326packspowerandperformancewithwonderful substance,soundess,andmass.Hehasthekindofstructural correctnessandgreatfeetyouexpectfromhisfaultfreepedigree.
Mason KJM Edella 2343
Karen 2351
Rita 2353
Mason Elluna 2365
Mason Barbaramere 2366
LSS BARBARA 333L
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Tim and Kristi Mason