Welcome to the 31st Edition of the Milne's Better Beef Bull Sale! What an exciting time to be in the beef business. The world's herd needs rebuilding and we all have an opportunity to contribute to that.
After many years in the cattle business the one thing I am certain of is it requires balance. The market will have ups and downs, the fads will come and go. To be the best prepared to navigate the changing tides the cow/ calf program that is based on multi trait selection will be able to weather the storm. Here at Milne's Gelbvieh our keep or cull decisions are based on; conformation, temperament, fertility, performance and pedigree.
We invite you to tour the bull pen prior to the sale just call Harold to make arrangement or if you have any questions, the coffee pot is always on!
Please feel free to contact us at: Harold Milne 780-835-0365
SALE FORMAT
We will be using a private treaty/auction style format. February 28, 2024 will be the opening day of our sale. None of the bulls listed will have been sold prior to that date. However, for your convenience you are invited to evaluate the bulls at any time and make your intention to purchase known by placing your name on a board at the sale barn. You may express interest in more than one bull and leave us a preference order. On February 28 at 1:00 pm any bull with more that one interested party will be bid on by those parties until a winning bidder is decided. The bidding will begin at an increment above the cataloged price. To allow for buyers to make additional or alternate selections there will be a short pause between the sale of each bull. Once there are no longer bulls with more than one name beside them they will be sold to that party at the cataloged price. Any bulls not selected on February 28 will remain for sale at the cataloged price on a first come first serve basis.
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Viewing: The bulls may be viewed at the ranch before the sale, please call Harold at 780-835-0365 to confirm a viewing time.
Semen Testing: All bulls will have a satisfactory semen test conducted by a licenced Veterinarian before sale.
Terms of sale: Terms of sale are cash or cheque, payable sale day unless other arrangements have been made with the seller before the sale. Once satisfactory settlement has been made the animals will be transferred.
Risk and Liability: Everyone who views the bulls or attends the sale does so at their own risk and the owners assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for property or any accidents that may occur.
Pick-up and Handling: We are once again offering a discount for bulls that are picked up in the 24 hrs following the sale of $100.00 off the selling price. All bulls have been inspected by a Veterinarian at semen testing time, they are insurable with most any livestock insurance agent. Bulls left with us until pick-up are solely at the risk of the buyer.
Lot 2K
Breeder: 844 - MILNE'S GELBVIEH
SIRE: JNA JNA GI JOE 425H ET -- CDGV173171
JSJ BAHA 35B -- CDGV153597
JM ENTERPRISE 54E -- CDGV161662
DAM: KLC GABRIELLA -- CDGV170005
GCC LORY 22A -- CDGV150409
A true heifer bull here but you will be pleasantly surprised at his quality of composition. JNA GI JOE puts a stamp on his babies and we expect Kelly will the same.
Price $5500.00
Weight: 1290 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 10K
Breeder: 844 - MILNE'S GELBVIEH
SIRE: JNA JNA GI JOE 425H ET -- CDGV173171
SLC SLC VIPER 7E -- CDGV163744
JSJ BAHA 35B -- CDGV153597
LJSA T-MACK 470P ET -- CDGV916589
DAM: GCC LINDA 6G -- CDGV169042
GCC FREE TO TEMPT 15S -- CDGV116215
Kaz 10K combines the maternal excellence of his dam 6G who is a full sister to "Mack" a bull who is known for his maternal traits; on the top side JNA GI Joe brings the muscle pattern and eye appeal that will get the offspring noticed.
Price: $6000.00
Weight: 1420 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 13K
Breeder: 16 - DUNVEGAN CATTLE CO. LTD.
HDG HILLSDOWN FINNEGAN 4F -- CDGV165587
SIRE: GCC HEADLINE 8H -- CDGV171948
DAM: DCC VAL 32H -- CDGV171939
-- CDGV166919
DCC VAL 8C -- CDGV157139
A son of our home raised Headline bull who was at the side of his Mack sired dam when she captured Reserve Champion Two Year old female at the 2020 edition of Agribition. Dark red and homo polled.
Price $5500.00
Weight: 1300 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 18K
Breeder: 16 - DUNVEGAN CATTLE CO LTD.
DVE DAVIDSON VIP 84E -- CDGV162376
SIRE: DVE DAVIDSON TAYLORMADE 14H -- CDGV172040
DVE DAVIDSON MS DRILLER 11F -- CDGV165685
AJN BLACK RIP 4X -- CDGV135640
DAM: DCC VAL 8C -- CDGV 157139
DCC VAL 46Y -- CDGV144419
Double Black son of the lead off bull of the 2021 Davidson's bull sale. This bull patterns like his sire, moderate framed well muscled and attractive, steming from a strong maternal line this bull would be a great addition to any herd.
Price: $6000.00
Weight: 1460 (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 20K
Breeder: 844 - MILNE'S GELBVIEH
SLC SLC VIPER 7E -- CDGV163744
SIRE: JNA JNA GI JOE 425H ET -- CDGV173171
JSJ BAHA 35B -- CDGV153597
GCC A MACK ATTACK 5A -- CDGV150407
DAM: GCC VIXEN 79F -- CDGV166919
GCC VIXEN 65B -- CDGV1
If you are looking for a solid investment in bovine genetics take a serious look here. Kruz shares the same dam as Headline, throw in JNA GI Joe as a sire and you get this balanced, well muscled, easy doing bull with a moderate birth weight. You won't go wrong adding him to your herd.
Price $6500.00
Weight: 1500 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 22K
Breeder: 844- MILNE'S GELBVIEH
DVE DAVIDSON VIP 84E -- CDGV162376
SIRE: DVE DAVIDSON TAYLORMADE 14H -- CDGV172040
DVE DAVIDSON MS DRILLER 11F -- CDGV165685
JOE THIRD EDITION 423Z -- CDGV145934
DAM: GCC MAUVE 43F -- CDGV166797
GCC MAUVE 30Z -- CDGV145634
This black calving ease bull comes to you from one of our framier cows. Kyland is a long bodied, double black, double polled bull that could see use in a combined heifer/cow breeding pasture you decide.
Price $6000.00
Weight: 1430 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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lot 24K
Breeder: 16 - DUNVEGAN CATTLE CO. LTD.
SLC
VIPER 7E -- CDGV163744
SIRE: JNA JNA GI JOE 425H ET -- CDGV173171
GCC A MACK ATTACK 5A -- CDGV150407
DAM: GCC TALEA 60D -- CDGV161336
DCC TALEA 7T --
Key will no doubt have a lot of friends. He patterns like his sire for muscle expression with an attractive and smooth front third. With "Mack" on his bottom side the maternal strength of his offspring should be insured. Dark Red, homo polled and flat out good. Serious cattleman will see added value here.
Price: $6500.00
Weight: 1460 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 33K
Breeder: 844- MILNE'S GELBVIEH
SLC SLC VIPER 7E -- CDGV163744
SIRE: JNA JNA GI JOE 425H ET -- CDGV173171
AWB BIRCH'S SHOWDOWN 61C -- CDGV156838
DAM: GCC LINDA 21F -- CDGV166805
GCC LINDA 40Z -- CDGV145538
Kleaver is a maternal brother to the heifer that Kimberly Little selected at the recent Wish List sale. A member of our matriarch Linda cow family this bull is backed by 30 years of selected breeding.
Price $6500.00
Weight: 1360 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 41K
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DAM:
JSJ
One of the advantages of AI is you can used the genetics of yesterday when you feel it appropriate. That is how 41K's dam came about and we are very pleased with the results and when you analyze this bull I think you will agree. Ken 41K stands out as a performer in the pen.
Price $6500.00
Weight: 1520 (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 49K
Breeder: 844- MILNE'S GELBVIEH
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DCC
King has been a top performer in the herd he sports a 111 index at weaning and a 102 for yearling, since being put on feed for the sale he has just exploded. Should be a great steer maker with ample maternal influence to retain his daughters.
Price $6000.00
Weight: 1520 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 50K
Breeder: 844- MILNE'S GELBVIEH
SIRE: JM JM HENCHMAN 72H -- CDGV171860
JM
JOE THIRD EDITION
DAM: GCC LINDA 25F --
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GCC
Earlier in the year we had sorted Kalhua 50K to represent us at the People's Choice Bull Futurity but life's events got in the way and we turned him back out. We lost the JM Henchman bull to an injury way to early. Unique genetic opportunity here.
Price $6500.00
Weight: 1545 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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Lot 62K
Breeder: 844- MILNE'S GELBVIEH
SLC
SIRE: JNA JNA GI JOE 425H ET -- CDGV173171
JSJ BAHA 35B -- CDGV153597
GCC CLETUS 20C -- CDGV157151
DAM: GCC RIBBON 70E -- CDGV163201
DCC RIBBON 118T -- CDGV124303
The youngest bull in the pen but he has made up the ground. Dark red growth and homo polled.
Price $6500.00
Weight: 1445 lbs (As of Jan 20)
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