Private Treaty Bull Sale
OPEN HOUSE & SALE KICK-OFF
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
NOON | COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH
1:00 PM | BID-OFF
Sale Location:
At the Farm | 1308 Quebec Ave | Stuart, IA 50250
From Stuart exit on I-80 (Exit 93): 3 miles south on Stuart Road. 4 miles west on 130th.
From Menlo exit on I-80 (Exit 88): 3 miles south on Pinewood Ave. 1 mile east on 130th.
How the Bid-Off Works:
All bulls will be listed for sale with a base price. Interested buyers can commit to the base price listed for the bull(s) they are interested in. If more than one buyer is interested in the same bull, a bid-off will take place at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 1 until a winner is determined. Buyers need not be present to place bids but must be available by phone at 1:00 PM. Bulls with multiple buyers listed will sell first in catalog order. The bid-off will start with the Charolais bulls with Angus immediately following. Base prices will be available starting the Thursday before Kick-Off day in person or by request.
We will also have several individuals available sale day to take phone bids during the bid-off. If you purchase sight unseen, we have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If any bulls are still available, they will be sold privately on a first come, first serve basis after Kick-Off Day. Bulls are considered sold once payment has been received.
Sale Consultants:
Wes Chism | 281.761.5952
Donnie Leddy | 605.695.0113
Breed Representative:
Hadley Schotte, AICA 785.562.6632
Videos:
All the bulls have been videoed. The videos can found on our website at www.ShepherdCharolais.com or YouTube channel approximately two weeks prior to the Open House and Sale Kick-off.
Trucking and Delivery:
Free Delivery on bulls within 250 miles or credit towards the first 250 miles. $100 will be deducted from each bull if taken home sale weekend. This applies to purchases over $3,500.
Health & Testing:
Both Charolais and Angus bulls have been semen tested and passed a breeding soundness exam prior to the sale. All bulls are virgin bulls. They will sell with proper health certificates issued by Stuart Vet Clinic, Stuart, IA including a negative Trich test. They have been boostered witih ViraShield 6 and poured with Cydectin. All the work has been done. They are ready to turn out and go to work for you.
Feeding & Care:
For your convenience, you can leave your bull here to continue to be developed until April 1st. This service is provided to customers free of charge for the base price listed on each bull. After April 1st, there will be a charge of $4.00/head/day. We will do everything in our power to keep the bulls safe and healthy. However, once sold, they become the property and risk of the purchaser.
Dear Friends and Fellow Cattlemen,
You are personally invited to our Open House and Private Treaty Bull Sale Kick-off on Saturday, March 15, 2025. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! As I sit down to write this year’s letter, I realize that 2025 kicked off my 10th calving season for the Charolais herd. What changes and growth I’ve seen during that time. Starting that very first calf and my journey off with a bang – coming backwards out of a first-calf heifer and resulted in a c-section. The first bull sale season the following year where I had no idea what I was doing. One of the biggest thrills was the first time I had a customer I’d sold a bull to come back and be a repeat customer. Those are the big things.
Each year, it’s the small victories that bring me some of the greatest joy. The phone call, text message, snapchat, etc from previous customers with updates. The good reports about the dispositions of the bulls, the calves are weighing more at weaning, the bulls are lasting longer than they’re used to and they’re holding up well after working. Even the complaints and working through them all help make my operation better and offer better bulls to you. The phone calls and messages from past customers wanting to know when the sale is so they can come back. The referrals of new customers from current customers. Those are the best feelings!
What a great time to be in the cattle business! Feed prices are lower and market prices for feeder calves and finished beef are at record highs. It’s a gamble every day so enjoy the ride while it’s good.
It is an honor that you have chosen to look at and consider the bulls in the sale. As I mentioned above, the communication, messages, and relationships we have with each of you is one of the reasons we’re in this business. Keep in touch! The sale doesn’t end when we deliver the bulls.
Join us on Saturday, March 15th at the ranch just outside of Stuart, IA or on the phone for the bid-off. Even if you aren’t in the market for a bull this year, come join us for lunch, walk through the bulls, and see how the bid-off works.
I look forward to doing business with you!
Sara
Bull Guarantee:
All bulls are guaranteed to be fertile and come with a one breeding season guarantee. This applies to reproductive soundness and feet. Breeding season is defined as 90 days following the first turn out of the bulls. Please notify us as soon as possible when an injury occurs. Injuries must be examined by a veterinarian. If a suitable bull is available for replacement, we will replace the bull. If there is no replacement available, you will be given sale credit at our next sale towards the purchase of a replacement bull minus salvage value.
Ultrasound and Performance Information:
Carcass Ultrasound Data, Yearling Data, and Scrotal Measurements will be available on a supplement sheet the prior to the Kick-off. These will be posted on our website. It can also be emailed or faxed upon request.
Charolais Bulls
SAS Audubon 2356 P
AICA
SAS Guthrie 2355
SAS Steakhouse 2375 P
M6 MS 927 NANCY 694 ET | DAM OF LOTS 1-2
Charolais Bulls
MS
SAS Henry 2351 P
AICA
OUTSIDER 605P | DAM OF LOT 4
SAS Washington 2352 P
AICA | M1006868 DOB | 8/19/2023 POLLED EATONS BIG BUD 10402 POLLED PLEASANT DAWN CHISUM 216A PLESANT DAWN MAGGIE
2244’S 165CTW SHOESTRING MISS PHENOM
SAS Clarke 2354 P
AICA | M1006869 DOB | 8/25/2023 POLLED PAF
Sire | JMAR JUBAL 5P01
WINDY
SAS Ringgold 2374
AICA | M1006855 DOB | 9/10/2023 SCURS PAF
Sire | M&M WATT 6564 ET
C907
SAS Madison 2359
AICA | M1006857 DOB | 9/16/2023 SCURS PAF
HAMM BRAMARD 12R
BJCF WATT Z36 M6 MS 0383 MAMIE 764 P ET
Sire | M&M WATT
NANCY 4907
LT LEDGER 0332 P SKS NANCY C907 M6 MS 761 NANCY 6106 P ET
CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI Epds 5.4 1.7 77 129
SAS Decatur 2377 P
HAMM BRAMARD 12R
BJCF WATT Z36 M6 MS 0383 MAMIE 764 P ET
Sire | M&M WATT 6564 ET
LT BLUE VALUE 7903 ET
M&M MS BLUE VALUE 1073 PLD ET BALDRIDGESWEETHEART320ET
LT EASY BLEND 5125 PLD
LT ROYAL BLEND 7216 P LT KAMI 3057 PLD
Dam | SAS MS LADY ROYAL MAC 832 P ET MU MR MAC 2204 ET SCC LADY MAC K118 GCR LADY MAC Z02 ET
% rank 6 6 LOT 9
AICA | M1006856 DOB | 9/16/2023 POLLED PAF
Performance
BW 82 LBS
ADJ WW 681 LBS RATIO 102
ADJ YW 1043 LBS RATIO 91
CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI
Epds 11.0 -0.3 67 109 21 14.3 55 0.7 21 0.60 -0.014 0.06 257.03
SKS NANCY C907
SAS Greene 2366
Charolais Bulls
SAS Carroll 2367 P
FRED Just Right On 3902
AICA | M989337 DOB | 9/9/2023 POLLED PAF TR MR FIRE WATER 5792RET FRED OMAHA
Dam | FRED SANDY LEE 7706 FREDS MR CHAROLAIS 5811
FREDS SANDY LEE 5822 FREDS SANDY LEE 0820
FRED Just Right On 3909
AICA | M989343 DOB | 9/21/2023 POLLED PAF TR MR FIRE WATER 5792RET FRED OMAHA 3409 FRED SANDY ROSE 8351
Sire | SN JUST RIGHT ON 024 PLD FRED UNLIMITED PROGRESS FRED MISS WHITE MOM 577 FREDS WHITE MOM 6803
LEDGER 0332 P FRED SILENT HERO 531 FREDS ROSE MAIDEN F731
Dam | FRED SANDY LEE 82 FREDS FAST COMPANY F69 FRED- SANDY LEE 8842 FREDS SANDY LEE 5822
SAS Polk 2405 P
AICA
Charolais Bulls
15
SAS Marion 2402 P
AICA
RUSHMORE 8060 PLD
AFFINITY 6221 PLD
MANS LANZA 610S LT ATHENA 1247 LT SILVER ATHENA 7123 P M6 COOL DUDE 6463 P
8108
MS COOL BREEZE 245 P ET THOMAS OAHE WIND 0772ET P WELLS-JBJ BREEZE 5001 ET MISS HCR EXECUTIVE 6174
Performance BW 57 LBS ADJ WW 652 LBS RATIO 94 ADJ YW RATIO
CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI Epds 13.4 -5.4 52 100 25 6.0 51 1.0 11 0.57 0.014 0.17
% rank 4
16
SAS Jasper 2406 P
AICA | M1006862 DOB | 1/23/2024 POLLED BHD ZEUS X3041 BHD PERSEUS B65 P BHD MS ZEN Z27
Sire | DC/CRJ TANK E108 P SM ZYLEN A849 S CRJ MS ZYLEN C1587 BHD MS TRADEMARK Z38 RBM FARGO Y111
Dam | SAS MS PEND 4X6 DUKE 105 P M6 WRANGLER YODA 4118 P SAS MS YODAS 4X6 DUKE 804 P EJ 4 X 6 SIR DUKE 947
SAS PENDLETON 9005 SAS MS NANCY COMMANDER BELL406
Performance
BW 83 LBS
ADJ WW 759 LBS RATIO 110 ADJ YW RATIO
CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI
Epds 16.8 -2.4 68 138 36 13.9 70 0.7 38 0.78 -0.005 0.12 296.86 % rank 9 9 4 8 6 10 20 6
Charolais Bulls
SAS Dallas 2413 P
AICA
SAS Equity 2408
AICA | PENDING DOB | 1/28/2024 SCURS CJC SMOKIN TRADE P115 BHD COBALT S553 BHD MS GRID N1749 Sire | JDJ EQUITY Z370 P BHD PHOENIX P395 JDJ MS PHOENIX T3024 CJC MS CIGAR L426 WCR SIR TRADITION 066 M6 GRID MAKER 104 PET VCR MISS MAC IV 317 Dam | D&D MS CLARICE 2809 PLD ET VCR SIR DUKE 914 PLD JWK CLARICE J139 ET JWK CLARICE D050 ET CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI Epds 12.7 -0.8 55 98 30 10.0 58 0.5 18 0.70 -0.023 0.11 263.14 % rank 20 2
SAS Union 2421 P
AICA | M1006874 DOB | 2/21/2024 POLLED LT BLUEGRASS 4017 P LT BLUE VALUE 7903 ET LT UNLIMITED MAID 7184 P
Sire | GHC REAGAN 9012 LT RIO BRAVO 3181 P LT BRENDA 6120
Dam | FRED ROSE MAIDEN
RIO BRAVO 3181 P FRED ROSE MAIDEN 5302 FREDS ROSE MAIDEN 453
Charolais Bulls
SAS Marshall 2410 P
AICA | M1006863 DOB | 2/1/2024 POLLED
TRIUMPH 2135 SCX JEHU 233E SCX MISS MAGNUM 109X
Sire | TRI-N CANADIAN PRIDE 107J
PRAIRIE ROSEBUD 945W
CRIMSON TIDE 97S
RIO BRAVO 3181 P SOUTHERN RIO BRAVO 35129 SCC DUTCHESS 0038 ET Dam | SAS MS BRAVO GRID RUBY 016 P M6 GRID MAKER 104 PET SAS MS 104 RUBY 707 P THREE TREES RUBY 5099
SAS Montgomery 2422
AICA | M1006875 DOB | 3/1/2024 SCURS
PRAIRIE ROSEBUD 945W
TRI-N CANADIAN PRIDE 107J SIRE OF LOTS 20-21
SAS Jackson 2417 P
AICA | M1006916 DOB | 2/11/2024 POLLED
BHD PERSEUS B65 P
DC/CRJ TANK E108 P CRJ MS ZYLEN C1587
Sire | WCR CADILLAC JACK 074
BLACKJACK 788B WCR MS BLACKJACK 8165 P WCR MS KINGSBURY 5143 P SPARROWS FARGO 811U RBM FARGO Y111 HC RHINESTONE 5100
Dam | SAS MS BUDS FARGO 912 P WCR SIR DUKE 17J ET P
CD MS BUD 7017 P ET SCC MS BUD 418-1145 ET
WCR CADILLAC JACK 074 SIRE OF LOT 22
23
YW RATIO
SAS Fremont 2401 P
AICA | EM1006922 DOB | 1/14/2024 POLLED
EATONS BIG BUD 10402 POLLED
PLEASANT DAWN CHISUM 216A PLESANT DAWN MAGGIE 316X
Performance
ROSEBUD37S M6 COOL REP 8108 ET M6 BELLS & WHISTLES
P M6 MS GAIN & GRADE 552 P
| SAS MS PERFORM DUKE BELLS 706P WCR SIR DUKE 761 EJ 4 X 6 SIR DUKE 947 FINKS PERFORM 4X6DO40PET
M6 MS COOL BELL 550 P ET DAM OF LOTS 23, 29 & 31
LOT 22
Charolais Bulls
MATERNAL SIB TO LOT 24 GHC BRENDA 0141 DAM OF LOT 25
SAS Taylor 2411 P
AICA | M1006872 DOB | 2/4/2024 POLLED
SAS Adams 2407 P
AICA | M1006870 DOB | 1/27/2024 POLLED EATONS BIG BUD 10402 POLLED
DAWN CHISUM 216A PLESANT DAWN MAGGIE 316X Sire | JMAR JUBAL 5P01
SAS Story 2412 P
AICA | M1006873 DOB | 2/5/2024 POLLED EATONS BIG BUD 10402 POLLED
PLEASANT DAWN CHISUM 216A PLESANT DAWN MAGGIE 316X
Sire | JMAR JUBAL 5P01
CIGAR E46
RE-BARA MS CIGAR 409 ET D&D MS CLARICE 2809 PLD ET CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI
11.8 -1.6 68 123 30 8.5
SAS Crawford 2414 P
AICA | M1006871 DOB | 2/6/2024 POLLED EATONS BIG BUD 10402 POLLED
Sire
Charolais Bulls
SAS Jefferson 2415 P
AICA | M1006865 DOB | 2/8/2024 POLLED SCR TUFFY 0119 SCR TRIUMPH 2135
MS BABY DOLL 7140
SAS Boone 2416
AICA | EM1006866 DOB | 2/9/2024 HORNED
TUFFY 0119
Dam | M6 MS COOL BELL 550 P ET M6 GRID MAKER 104 PET M6 MS GAIN & GRADE 552 P BCF MISS MAC 74
SCX JEHU 233E SIRE OF LOTS 28-29
SAS Warren 2423 P TW
AICA | M1006867 DOB | 3/6/2024 POLLED
HAMM BRAMARD 12R
BJCF WATT Z36 M6 MS 0383 MAMIE 764 P ET
Sire | M&M WATT 6564 ET
LT BLUE VALUE 7903
P ET M6 GRID MAKER 104 PET CREEK CUT GRETA 576P ET RLL GOIN’ PLACES 1329PET
CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI Epds 6.4 1.0
SAS Harrison 2431 P
AICA | EM1007122 DOB | 2/19/2024 POLLED LT SILVER DISTANCE 5342P IQCR SILVER GUN Y31P IQCR MS GUNSMOKE CHAR 6014P
Sire | WCF MR SILVER GUN 467 WCF MR FASTTRACK 711
M6 MS COOL GRETA 6139 P ET DAM OF LOT 30
SAS Adair 2432 P
AICA | M1006611 DOB | 3/7/2024 POLLED
RIO BRAVO 3181 P SOUTHERN RIO BRAVO 35129 SCC DUTCHESS 0038 ET
Sire | SAS MONSOON 9061 P
LEDGER 0332 P SKS NANCY C907
MS 761 NANCY 6106 P ET
LEDGER 0332 P SAS COOL LEDGER 8010
MS COOL REP 5582 ET Dam | SAS MS COOL CHOICE 131 P M&M SLASHER 8505 PLD ET M&M MS 8505 2047 PLD
Angus Bulls
SAS Magnitude 2403
AAA
SAS Magnitude 2408
PLATTEMERE WEIGH UP K360 MEAD PRIMROSE N198 MEAD PRIMROSE K247
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN ENHANCE SYDGEN RITA 2618
Dam | SAS BLACKCAP HEIRESS 2210 V A R RESERVE
SAS Magnitude 2409
AAA | 21185208 DOB | 03/06/24
Sire | MEAD MAGNITUDE PLATTEMERE WEIGH UP K360 MEAD PRIMROSE N198 MEAD PRIMROSE K247
SYDGEN GOOGOL SYDGEN EXCEED 3223 SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255
Dam
SAS Magnitude 2405
AAA | 21185206 DOB | 03/04/24
NICHOLS EXTRA K205
K C F BENNETT SOUTHSIDE K C F MISS 208 S11
Sire | MEAD MAGNITUDE
PLATTEMERE WEIGH UP K360 MEAD PRIMROSE N198 MEAD PRIMROSE K247 V A R INDEX 3282
WFA INDEX 1665 W F A BELLE 10467
Dam | W F A STARLETTE 1863
A R TEN X 7008 S A W F A STARLETTE 1662
F A STARLETTE 1406
Angus Bulls
37
SAS Magnitude 2413
AAA
SAS Enhance 2404
AAA | 21185201 DOB | 03/04/24
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
Sire | SYDGEN ENHANCE
SYDGEN GOOGOL
SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255
SYDGEN LIBERTY GA 8627
SYDGEN RITA 2618 FOX RUN RITA 9308
CONNEALY IMPRESSION
WFA IMPRESSION 1204 W F A BLACK IDA 0714
Dam | W F A SUPER STAR 1533 ISU IMAGING 0721
W F A SUPER STAR 1034 W F A SUPER STAR 0756
CE BW WW YW MILK CW MARB REA FAT $M $G $B $C
Epds 7 0.7 55 102 30 37 0.82
SAS Enhance 2412
AAA | 21185203 DOB | 03/07/24
SYDGEN GOOGOL
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223 SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255
Sire | SYDGEN ENHANCE
SYDGEN RITA 2618 FOX RUN RITA 9308
SYDGEN LIBERTY GA 8627
R P 3RD BUSHWACKER
R P BUSHWACKER 3 944 R P NEW DESIGN MISS JUICE
Dam | W F A BLACKCAP HEIRESS 1659 WFA IMPRESSION 1204
W F A BLACKCAP HEIRESS 1468 W F A BLACKCAP HEIRESS 1287
|
WEIGH
Dam | W F A QUEEN 1666 A A R TEN X 7008 S A W F A QUEEN 1462 W F A QUEEN 1251
K360
ADJ YW RATIO
SAS Enhance 2411
AAA | 21185207 DOB | 03/06/24
SYDGEN GOOGOL
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
Sire | SYDGEN ENHANCE
SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255
SYDGEN LIBERTY GA 8627
SYDGEN RITA 2618 FOX RUN RITA 9308
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
SYDGEN FATE 2800
Dam | W F A STARLETTE 1906
SYDGEN HEROINE 9808
V A R INDEX 3282
W F A STARLETTE 1609 W F A STARLETTE 1326 CE BW WW YW MILK CW MARB REA FAT $M $G
Performance BW 59 LBS ADJ WW 647 LBS RATIO 102 ADJ YW RATIO
Performance
BW 66 LBS
ADJ WW 723 LBS RATIO 114
ADJ YW RATIO
CE BW WW YW MILK CW MARB REA FAT $M $G $B $C
Epds 6 1.1 66 121 29 41 1.07 0.56 -0.024 68 74 170 288
% rank 30 20 15 20 30 30 LOT 40
SAS Enhance 2415
RITA 2618
RUN RITA 9308
S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26
SYDGEN MANDATE 6079 SYDGEN GINA 4235
Dam | W F A SUPER STAR 1284 ISU IMAGING 0721 W F A SUPER STAR 1034 W F A SUPER
SAS Guarantee 2416
AAA
SAS Magnitude Manager 2428
SAS Enhance Manager 2419
Sire | SAS
Angus Bulls
SAS Enhance Manager 2420
AAA | 21185200 DOB | 03/20/24
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN ENHANCE SYDGEN RITA 2618
2212
W F A BELLE 1918 W F A BELLE 1513
WFA DATA MANAGER 1519
MYTTY IN FOCUS
A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551
Dam | W F A JACKSON 1405
W F A JACKSON 0614 W F A JACKSON 0103
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321
CE BW WW YW MILK CW MARB REA
Performance
SAS Enhance Manager 2433
AAA | 21185197 DOB | 05/24/24
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN ENHANCE SYDGEN RITA 2618
Sire | SAS ENHANCE 2212 WFA DATA MANAGER 1519 W F A BELLE 1918 W F A BELLE 1513 S S TRAVELER 6807 T510
S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 S S MISS RITA R011 7R8
Dam | W F A MENLO MARSHALLA 1109 C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321
W F A MENLO MARSHALLA W F A MENLO MARSHALLA 9619
YW
BW 73 LBS EST. AWW 878 LBS RATIO ADJ YW RATIO
Using EPDs for Selection:
Cattle Evaluations use the term Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed. An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis. The key word is “difference”. The EPD itself does not imply “good” or “bad” performance. But rather, the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sire’s progeny relative to other sires in the same analysis.
Charolais Breed Average EPDs:
Angus Breed Average EPDs:
SAS ENHANCE 2212 | SIRE OF LOT 46
LOT 45
SARA SHEPHERD
DAN SHAMBURG
1308 QUEBEC AVE STUART, IA 50250
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Private Treaty Bull Sale
OPEN HOUSE & SALE KICK-OFF
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
NOON | COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH 1:00 PM | BID-OFF
