The Missouri Red Angus Associations Board of Directors recently approved the “Missouri Red Angus Association Fescue Belt Certified” program as an initiative designed to promote Missouri Red Angus members genetics.
Official MORAA Fescue Belt Certification Logo
Most of us who live in the “fescue belt” have experienced the problems associated with importing newly purchased cattle into our environment. What we’ve seen is a significant percentage of cattle that have not been raised on fescue struggle to perform after being imported onto this “grass we love to hate”. Some animals eventually overcome this issue, but many will not and will eventually be culled from the herd.
Fescue toxicity results from toxins called ergot alkaloids, which are produced by a fungus called endophyte that grows within the fescue plant. Cattle experiencing fescue toxicosis may exhibit rough hair coats, heat stress, suppressed appetite, poor growth rates, reduced reproductive performance, and in some cases lost tail switches or even hooves. The decreased animal performance seen during the “summer slump” of cool-season pastures is made even worse by these toxic effects of fescue.
Research on the subject of fescue management has been done for years. Several strategies can be used to mitigate the toxic effects of fescue, including removal or suppression of seedheads,overseedingof pastures with legumes or other forages, and good mineral supplementation programs. However, fescue remains a serious challenge. The USDA estimates fescue toxicosis costs the U.S. beef industry an estimated $600 million to $1 billion annually in lost revenue because of reduced reproductive and growth rates in cattle herds.
Missouri beef producers recognize the value of selecting cattle that are adapted to fescue. In 2016, University of Missouri Extension Geneticist, Dr. Jared Decker, was awarded a $3 million grant from the USDA to evaluate genetic differences in cattle among regions. Decker and his colleagues are utilizing DNA markers to study the interactions between cattle DNA and the environment. The study is focused on DNA, hair shedding, and tall fescue forage. When complete, the data will be used to design region-specific EPDs.
The entire state of Missouri is situated within the fescue belt. Since fescue was introduced into our region, Missourians have built their herds retaining only genetics that have proven to be “fescue tolerant.” When looking for Red Angus genetics, look for the MORAA FBC logo & cattle that have “Bred-in Fescue Tolerance.”
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BCC NEXT UP 300K
Birth Date: 02-18-2022 Reg# 4726373
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852 C9CC D852 NEXT G328
DAMAR RED BERRY Y137
BATTERSON ECLIPSE 747W
BATTERSON BLACKCAP 404B
BATTERSON BLACKCAP 614X
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Sire Dam
BARN JETHRO
BarnesFamilyCattle
MF DIESEL 6425
WEBR PATRIOT 89G
PIE ONE OF A KIND 352
WANGEN MARIE 802
Tattoo: 300K
Tattoo: 52J
THF JAZZIE BELLE
EPDs HB GM CE BW WW YW MILK STAY HPG MARB REA 40 31 12 -1 68 115 27 13 12 0.26 0.15
BCC NEXT UP 302K
Here is your opportunity to buy a direct calf out of the Monte cow, the mother of Cornerstone. Having the second highest 205 day weight out of the yearling pen this guy hasn’t disappointed. Negative on birth with a 13 CED, expect smaller calves that hit the ground running.
BARN JIMMY
Patriot back on the 611 females just flat works. Bigger framed, added stoutness with good performance. Proven fescue adaptability built in. Jimmy will be easy to find sale day.
Consistency is key with 301K. This Duette / Cornerstone cross combines some of our most proven cow families on the farm. One of the younger bulls in the offering, this may be a buying opportunity for the right customer. Expect a uniform calf crop with dispositions like house cats, I have yet to see this guy get in any sort of a hurry from a temperament standpoint.
BARN JONESY
Birth Date: 03-16-2021 Reg# 4524919 Tattoo: 39J
BarnesFamilyCattle
MF DIESEL 6425
WEBR PATRIOT 89G
PZC TMAS FIREBOLT 3397A
BCC NEXT UP 313K
Birth Date: 03-03-2022 Reg# 4726217 Tattoo: 313K
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328 BATTERSON ECLIPSE 747W
BJF LIZ 8068F
NSFR QUEEN Z79
These Patriot sons have proven to be performance type cattle without sacrificing maternal. With a 700 pound plus WW, Josey is no exception. Age advantaged, soft made and cowboy kind of bull.
BATTERSON ANNIE 313Z
BATTERSON MCCUMBER 313U
A big framed, big testicled bull with a lot of bone and performance to go along with added look and power. HIs Dam and Granddam are some of the largest framed cattle on the farm selected from the Lonker dispersal sale in Kansas back in 2008. The Mccumber cow family has been a mainstay in our herd for over a decade.
BARN KYLE 20K
Birth Date: 02-26-2022 Reg# 4669865 Tattoo: 20K
BarnesFamilyCattle
MANN RED BOX 55C BARN HEDGE ACCOUNT
NORTHLINE ROCK STAR 911U SLGN 4039 ADINA 6209 5L ADINA
Udders and fertility run deep here. The Adina cow family is known for high quality females. RedBox x Adina should be a no miss combination.
BCC NEXT UP 316K
Birth Date: 02-27-2022 Reg# 4726219 Tattoo: 316K BattersonRedAngus
1015
BCC NEXT UP 318K
Birth Date: 03-08-2022 Reg# 4726221 Tattoo: 318K
BattersonRedAngus
RMS JSA SYNERGIST 4700
BCC CORNERSTONE 151D
BROWN MS REVELATION T7635
BCC DILIGENCE 727B
BCC MISS ALLI 402D MEADO-WEST ALLI
One of the heaviest calves out of the yearling pen. This Next son has a 1212 Adj. YW and is sure to put on the pounds for your next calf crop.
BARN WICKMAN 3K
Birth Date: 01-20-2022 Reg# 4669877 Tattoo: 3K BarnesFamilyCattle
931C
691A
A stout calf with an extra spring of rib out of a rebalas cow that has always been a standout. 6 traits in the top 25% including herdbuilder and stayability, a true herd sire prospect.
BARN KIMBER 4K
Birth Date: 01-28-2022 Reg# 4669869 Tattoo: 4K
BarnesFamilyCattle
PZC TMAS FIRESTORM 1800 ET
HALESTORM 722 NOLIN’S CRUIZER 680X
839
Known as Chubbs around home, he is a favorite of dad’s and for good reason. He’s the most 3 demensional bull in the offering. Soft, huge boned and footed. His daughters will be the kind. It is hard to duplicate his mass and softness. #2 bull on feed test waiting on DNA for pedigree verification.
WEBR ROLLING DEEP 611 BARN
We decided to try and introduce a shot of canadian bloodlines. Maternally bred bull backed by maternal lines on both sides. Our 611 cows have been really good to us. Awesome on fescue. HB 74 top 16%, milk 29 top 18%, stay 19 top 8%
BCC NEXT UP 308K
Birth Date: 03-08-2022 Reg# 4726377 Tattoo: 308K
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
Dam
BCC ANNA 108E
BCC DILIGENCE 727B
MEADO-WEST ANNA
A super complete dark red bull dating back to a no miss Meado-West cow, whose sister won the Iowa Beef Expo in 2019. This guy is sure to sire a fancy set of calves to market next year.
BARN KHOLT 2K
Birth Date: 01-20-2022 Reg# 4669889 Tattoo: 2K
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RED U-2 RIFF 1213C
EGL GCC RED EAGLE E7194
RAVISHING COWBOY WAY
SPUR BARMAID 2639E
BECKTON BARMAID U547 HH
If you are looking to add frame and growth take a look at Kholt. Stout, big boned out of one of our up and coming donors. #4 bull on feed test.
BCC CORNERSTONE 391K
Birth Date: 01-05-2022 Reg# 4726213
BattersonRedAngus
RMS JSA SYNERGIST 4700
BCC CORNERSTONE 151D
BROWN MS REVELATION T7635
TC JACKHAMMER 78Y
MEADO-WEST ANNA MEADO-WEST 005X
A standout in the yearling pen since the beginning, this may be the cream of the crop for the last set of cornerstones that will be offered.Out of a proven Meado-West Anna cow this guy had an ADJ. 205 day weight of 653 with a YW of 1210 this guy not only has the look but the performance to go with it. Negative birth and a CED of 13 this Cornerstone son is a safe bet for your heifers.
BARN KASHMAN 501K
BCC CORNERSTONE 392K
We believe CFAP3 to be as unique of a bull as we have raised to date. -1.2 BW to WW of 75 top 7% to YW of 132 top 3%. The unique part is he wraps real world values into his makeup to prove his number coming off the Werner Feed Test, he gained an impressive 5.17 while converting at an amazing 3.26. Out of our lead donor Sanpointe Emily who is now deceased. CFAP 3 puts it all together in a long sided, deep ribbed package with look and shape, plus he has the foot and leg structure to stand up over time. He will be used heavily in out program in coming years. CW to 1% CED 13 HPG 13 top 20% CEM 10 top 6%.
Probably the safest heifer bull in the entire offering, this Cornerstone/ Kashmir son is negative on birth adding 6 traits in the top 25% of the breed.The Kasmier cow family originates from the TC Reds program in Wisconsin proving to be one of the most consistent producers over the years it’s no surprise this cow does it year in and year out.
BARN KLEIN
Birth Date: 03-16-2022 Reg# 4669893 Tattoo: 497K
BarnesFamilyCattle
LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27
SILVEIRAS MISSION NEXUS 1378
WEBR DOC HOLLIDAY 2N
SANDPOINT EMILY 5191
SEEGER SPIFFIE 257
Heifer bull buyers take a look. CED 16, BW -3.7 while maintaining YW of 106. Besides the numbers he’s just good. Soft made with extra rib. Striking phenotype. Mom has been no miss. Buy with confidence. Better yet double up and buy his full brother in sale also.
BCC CORNERSTONE 393K
Birth Date: 12-21-2021 Reg# 4726201 Tattoo: 393K
BattersonRedAngus
RMS JSA SYNERGIST 4700
BCC CORNERSTONE 151D
BROWN MS REVELATION T7635
BATTERSON JR 830X
BATTERSON ROSETTA 854Z
BATTERSON ROSETTA 626X
A solid cornerstone calf out of a black hided cow. This calf has averaged over 4.5lbs a day, expect similar results from his offspring.
BCC CORNERSTONE 394K
Birth Date: 01-22-2022 Reg# 4726203 Tattoo: 394K
BattersonRedAngus
RMS JSA SYNERGIST 4700
CORNERSTONE 151D
C-BAR EVOLUTION 107Y
622
PENNY 335
Just like his mother, 394K offers a fault free design with a wide range of mobility on the move. Born during one of the coldest days of the year, everything survived but the ears. This Cornerstone son offers 8 traits in the top 25% of the breed including negative birth and a 13 CED you can sleep easily turning this guy out on heifers.
BARN KILEY 30K
Birth Date: 03-22-2022 Reg# 4669897 Tattoo: 30K
BARN KASEY 498
Birth Date: 03-17-2022 Reg# 4669895
BarnesFamilyCattle
LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27
SILVEIRAS MISSION NEXUS 1378
WEBR DOC HOLLIDAY 2N
SANDPOINT EMILY 5191 SEEGER SPIFFIE 257
Brando x Marylinn stout made, big butted. Kiley adds an extra shout of frame and bone. Good growth numbers. 624 pounds weaning
BCC
498K
Birth Date: 11-30-2021 Reg# 4726207 Tattoo: 396K
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852 C9CC D852 NEXT G328
RED FINE LINE MULBERRY 26P BATTERSON MS DUETTE 724B
Heifer Bull!!! We just flat like this bull. Big hipped, big butted, with look to burn. We feel this bull could be used on the purebred side. His numbers are impressive CED 17, top 5%, BW -5.8, top 3% while maintaining a 600 pound WW. Emily just doesn’t miss.
If you have followed our program long enough you may recall the Eclipse sire we raised and had a lot of success with. 396K’s dam is a full sib to Eclipse and has been a consistent producer. This big testicled bull combines performance and a proven resume ready to cover cows.
BARN KARMA
Birth Date: 01-17-2022 Reg# 4669903
BarnesFamilyCattle
CARDSHARK 47H RED CORNER CREEK CASH 2R DAMAR LAKOTA 2R B218 DFR LAKOTA2R B218
BARN KILO 11K
01K
Dark red, cattlemens type of bull. 617 pound WW with a modest BW of 82 pounds. Mom has been a solid producer for us. Fertile with a well balanced udder. HB 80 top 7% stay 20 top 4%. Keep every heifer with confidence.
BCC CORNERSTONE 395K
Birth Date: 12-03-2021 Reg# 4726205
BattersonRedAngus
RMS JSA SYNERGIST 4700
BCC CORNERSTONE 151D
BROWN MS REVELATION T7635
BATTERSON ECLIPSE 747W
BATTERSON MISS ROSE 693A
BATTERSON NIKI
395K
A younger black bull, out of an eclipse cow. Don’t overlook the quality of him. This guy is still growing into his large frame. His best days are ahead
Birth Date: 02-06-2022 Reg# 4682489 Tattoo: 011K BarnesFamilyCattle
5L LEADING EDGE 1221-79A
LEADING EDGE 15383-117C
FEDDES LIBERTY D210
FIONA BATTERSON MS BLACKCAP 313B
Beef bull. This is our first year using Leading Edge and will be using more. Softmade big butted with an extra shot of frame. Daughters should be great mothers if Leading Edge’s reputation holds true. #3 bull on feed test.
BCC NEXT UP 722J
Birth Date: 10-12-2021 Reg# 4726349 Tattoo: 722J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
BCC DILIGENCE 727B
BCC TEANNA 406D BATTERSON TEANNA 612A
Another very sound super complete Next son out of a good Teanna cow, super athletic on the move this guy is well built structurally. Growth and Yearling weight EPD’s in the top 25% of the breed with one of the highest weaning and yearling weights in the entire offering this guy will get out and cover some cows. Expect a high performing calf crop out of this future her bull.
BARN 5K KELLOGG
Birth Date: 2/11/22 Reg# 4728061 Tattoo: 5K
BarnesFamilyCattle
HCG BRANDING IRON
SIX MILE BRANDO 666C
SSS BARMAID 301Z
CODE RED 9058
MARY KATE 5678
Sire Dam
SOFIE X073
BCC NEXT UP 726J
Birth Date: 10-27-2021 Reg# 4726353 Tattoo: 726J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
RAR VISTA 7631
BATTERSON MISS 608A
BATTERSON CHLOE 204N
One of the younger black hide bulls in the offering this guy has done nothing but grow and get better everyday, the transformation this guy has made in 60 days is impressive and he is only going to get better. One of the highest stayability EPD’s in the sale this guy is a solid candidate to turn out on angus cows and create replacement quality females.
BCC CORNERSTONE 717J
Birth Date: 10-10-2021 Reg# 4726351
BattersonRedAngus
DILIGENCE 727B
BCC BLACKCAP 416D BATTERSON BLACKCAP 614X
One of the oldest cornerstone bulls in the offering.Out of a younger blackcap cow this guy is long and athletic, he compliments any cow herd well.
DKBF 9K KANE
Birth Date: 01-27-2022 Reg# 4697731 Tattoo: 9K BarnesFamilyCattle
722
FIRESTORM 1800 ET
BHR DURANGO 1158
WDZ ELISHA727 3SCC MILENA U176
Top 7% YW 123 top 5% WW. Kane got sick and set him back a bit but he’s going well now. The Halestorms have added softness of rib, growth and foot structure for us. #5 bull on test.
BARN JACK 300J
Birth Date: 9/11/21 Reg# 4669899 Tattoo: 300J
BarnesFamilyCattle
SLGN WIDELOAD 920 W
MANN RED BOX 55C
RAVISHING
Sale highlight for us. We just flat love the leg structure, softness of rib and power this bull possesses. Barmaid is an up and coming donor for us and Jack shows you why. Whether front pasture females or heavy steers is your goal, take a look, age advantaged to boot.
BCC NEXT UP 716J
Birth Date: 10-27-2021 Reg# 4726355 Tattoo: 716J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT
NEXT G328
BASIN SENSATION 702E BATTERSON ROSETTA 626X
A bull who found another gear once on feed. Averaging 3.7 pounds a day throughout his life, One of the lighter bulls kept at weaning his feed conversion rate is one of the best. If you plan on feeding your calves for a while this may be the buy of the sale.
BCC NEXT UP 715J
Birth Date: 10-30-2021 Reg# 4726369 Tattoo: 715J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
BCC CORNERSTONE 151D
BCC DUETTE 230F
BCC DUETTE 410D
One of the thickest, most rugged bulls in the entire offering. This high performing Next son combines phenotype and performance and is chucked full of red meat. His dam 230F tracing back to the reliable Duette cow family continues to place calves on the top end of the spectrum year in and year out. If this guy didn’t have so many sisters walking around he wouldn’t be a part of the offering, our loss is your gain. Make sure to find this big barreled stud on sale day and see for yourself why we are so high on him.
BCC CORNERSTONE 714J
Birth Date: 08-16-2021 Reg# 4726357 Tattoo: 714J
BattersonRedAngus
RMS JSA SYNERGIST 4700
Sire Dam
BCC CORNERSTONE 151D
BROWN MS REVELATION T7635
PIE REDMOND 3170
KLEIN EVERGREEN 240Z
1J BOBBYS EVERGREEN
A big rugged black bull, this guy has herd bull written all over him. Out of a proven Evergreen cow family this guy was born a little lighter in weight but has surpassed many of his counterparts. Averaging 4 pounds a day on a conservative forage ration this guy will put calves on the ground that can end up on the top of the sale report regardless of color.
BCC NEXT UP 713J
Birth Date: 10-25-2021 Reg# 4726359 Tattoo: 713J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S
BATTERSON REBALAS 602X
Huge, hipped, expressive topped and big bellied this 713J bull is one of the most physically impressive lots in the sale. Out of a no miss Rebelas cow it’s no surprise this guy looks the way he does today. Pair him with other rebalas bull in the sale or take him alone you will not be disappointed with the results.
BCC NEXT UP 712J
Birth Date: 10-28-2021 Reg# 4726211 Tattoo: 712J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
Sire Dam
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
RED FINE LINE MULBERRY 26P
TC BATTERSON MISSIE 101W
Out of an older Missie donor cow dating back to the Weaver Angus Farm this outcross pedigree cow has been a solid fixture for us. Her progeny finding success on a national level in the showring, to having high selling females commanding $15,000 at auction to being the granddam of the up and coming sire in our program BCC Creed 976H, the resume is well written. Here’s a unique opportunity to grab a dark red herd bull out of a proven cow family.
BCC NEXT UP 711J
Birth Date: 10-04-2021 Reg# 4726361 Tattoo: 711J
BattersonRedAngus
Sire Dam
DAMAR NEXT D852 C9CC D852 NEXT G328
RED U2 MISSION 61W
BCC MISS REVELATION 208D
BROWN MS REVELATION T7635
Dating back to our pick from the RA Brown ranch dispersal this high selling Revelation cow has not disappointed. Fast forward to today this bulls grandma’s legacy still lives on, adding one of the most expressive bulls in the sale. This large framed soft made bull adds an impressive set of numbers to boot with top EPD’s in WW, YW, ADG, and CW. One of the heaviest adjusted YW’s at 1337.
BCC NEXT UP 710J
Birth Date: 10-08-2021 Reg# 4726363 Tattoo: 710J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
RMS JSA SYNERGIST 4700
BCC CHRISSY 209D
BATTERSON CHRISSY 474B
One of the family favorites in the offering, he is as big and massive as they come in the red angus breed. Out of a solid Chrissy cow family that has been around the farm for over two decades. One of the most impressive set of EPD’s in the offering with a very low birthweight, 7 EPD’s in the top 25% of the breed. True performance and phenotype always remain priority, being able to combine those traits with solid EPD’s is no small task.
BCC NEXT UP 709J
Birth Date: 10-01-2021 Reg# 4726365 Tattoo: 709J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
BCC DILIGENCE 727B
BCC EVERGREEN 409D KLEIN EVERGREEN 240Z
A commercial producer’s dream, this guy will speak for himself in Kirksville. One of the highest performing bulls in the offering with an ADJ. YW of 1439 lbs, this guy is a tank! If you sell your calves by the pound look no further because this dark hided bull is a specialist.
BCC NEXT UP 706J
Birth Date: 09-28-2021
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
RED NORTHLINE ROCK STAR 911U
BCC DUETTE 410D
BATTERSON DUETTE 747T
Another super thick, big barrelled Duette and Next cross these matings worked like a charm. One of the heavier calves every time they crossed the scales. This moderate framed bull should catch your attention on sale day.
BCC NEXT UP 704J
Birth Date: 08-19-2021 Reg# 4726367 Tattoo: 704J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852
C9CC D852 NEXT G328
BATTERSON ECLIPSE 747W
BATTERSON GALENA 932Z
BATTERSON GALENA 18R
Out of one of the older cows on the farm the powerful Galena cow finds a way to keep putting bulls in the sale, we always say we need one more heifer out of her and she will go into retirement but yet somehow always puts one here year in and year out. Maybe there is something to it, maybe there’s not, one thing is for sure she is very consistent. Expect the same from this guy who adds 5 traits in the top 25% including Herd Builder, Calving Ease, Heifer Pregnancy, and a negative birth.
The 2023 female offering is the first and the last of C9CC Next. Our selection in the 2019 C9CC company dispersal. In time he has bred exactly as we were hoping with real world performance combining two of the most sought-after donor’s tracing back to the proven foundation females of the Boot Jack Ranch in Montana. A vision of brood cows with longevity and impeccable udder quality. With the first daughters now in production we can now say he bred just as we anticipated.
The fall bred heifers we AI then Exposed to KJHT RITZ (#4408309) our new herd sire calving ease specialist with added dimension proven pedigree and performance. The first calves have hit the ground all unassisted birth on heifers. Buy with confidence the homework is done and proven.
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BCC ELISA 600J
BCC ELISA 603J
BCC NIKI 610J
BCC MISSIE 611J
BCC ROSETTA 616J
Birth Date: 03-15-2022 Reg# 4729365 Tattoo: 616J
BattersonRedAngus
DAMAR NEXT D852 C9CC D852 NEXT G328 BCC DILIGENCE 727B BCC ROSETTA 424D
BCC MONTE 621J
BCC
Lots 53 - 62
BCC BLACKCAP 211K
BCC
D852 NEXT G328
BCC ELISA 210K
BCC SYDNEY 845K
BCC TEANNA 253K
BCC TULLA 825K
BCC ELISA 827K
DAMAR
BCC BLACKCAP 822K
DAMAR NEXT D852
D852 NEXT G328
BCC PRINCESS 819K
DAMAR NEXT D852
D852 NEXT G328
