6
th
annual bull sale 4:30PM MST, DECEMBER 12 bid online at liveauctions.tv
Directions 12 miles north of Maidstone, on the west side of Hwy 21 Sale Staff
Auctioneer Ryan Dorran, 403-507-6483 Ringside Nate Marin, 306-869-7130 Ringside Mark Stock, 403-357-8104
Sale Day Phones
Lance Leachman 306-903-7299 Shari Leachman 306-903-7289
Insurance
Insurance is recommended, but not required. Options can be suggested for those interested.
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Viewing at Exhibition
Preview lots in Hereford Show and Bull Pen Show at Canadian Western Agribition from Nov. 25-30, 2019. Cattle were pictured Oct. 30-31. ALL ANIMALS PARENTAGE VERIFIED AND PROVEN FREE OF GENETIC ABNORMALITIES
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Breed Averages AS OF NOV. 12, 2018 CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
1.9
3.0
50.3
81.1
22.7
47.8
1.6
0.9
MCW
SCF
93.1
14.4
UDDR TEAT
1.2
1.2
MPI
FMI
FAT
REA
121.3 111.1 0.008 0.34
MARB
0.08
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elcome! Please accept this as your invitation to our 6th Big Gully Farm Bull Sale on Thursday, Dec. 12. The sale will again take place at the farm, beginning at 4:30 p.m. MST. We would love to host you, along with your family and friends, for supper and drinks at this pre-Christmas event. Our sale introduction is long, but also an opportunity to familiarize folks with our breeding program. We must first express our gratitude to those who have invested and supported us with their previous purchases; we are appreciative and thankful for your backing. It will be our 10th year utilizing www.LiveAuctions.tv, which will broadcast simultaneously with the live sale. If you are intending to view online, please register for a buyer number several days in advance to allow a relaxed and prepared evening of the sale.
passion, professionalism, integrity, and work ethic put forth in constantly trying to improve their family-owned herds. We are nowhere close to where we hope to be, but that margin for improvement provides humility and motivation. Briefly looking forward, the 2020 calf crop will feature a heavier dose of natural services than last year as we aimed to consolidate our calving season after the purchase of the later-calving polled females. A large group of females were culled this fall, and the intent for next year is to breed a sizeable group of females to Angus bulls, which will be merchandised commercially in the fall of 2020. We are aiming to incorporate several new AI sires whose influence has impressed us at other operations we have visited. Our cowherd is really young, about 4.34 years old at 2020 calving time, which is a priority for us from a production and genetic advancement perspective.
A synopsis of the offering this year is a consistent group of long yearlings with maternal strength, structural integrity and developed with a long-term outlook in regard to condition/ growth. The strength is likely the bull calves, which we believe are the strongest and deepest group we have assembled, aided by our larger cow inventory, a calf crop skewed toward bulls, and an infusion of polled genetic options. Please note that some younger bull calves have been included to bolster our homozygous polled offering. We are really pleased with the open commercial heifers, featuring Simmental and Angus influence, due to their structure, balance and body dimension.
To sum up our current outlook, we feel Herefords have a tremendous opportunity in the commercial bull market to transmit unique breed strengths of structural integrity, longevity, docility, hair, hardiness, and feed efficiency if given the opportunity by cowboys, ranchers, and farmers. Unfortunately, these same traits are difficult to quantitatively and economically measure, and therefore somewhat difficult to brag about and are underappreciated by many, in our opinion. These advantages, coupled with substantial advances in udder quality, milk, muscle, calving ease, and pigment, have favourably positioned the breed for cattleman to reconsider utilizing in their mating scenarios.
Our goal is keeping the future and big picture at the forefront of our decisions. For us, this involves considering each source of information available: visual appraisal, pedigrees, herd tours, longevity, EPDs, genomics, ultrasound, production records, etc. We believe acquiring exceptional genetics is paramount, regardless of location, to successively generate more profitable and functional cattle or beef for each segment of our industry’s supply chain. The caveat for us is genetics of this description will only be purchased from people who we respect due to the
No matter the breeds involved, there are undeniable economic and production benefits to using complimentary breeds and capitalizing on hybrid vigour/heterosis. One of the most impressive images a commercial producer can convey is a pasture of cattle with similar color, breed influence, body type, and calf appearance due to a consistent and structured crossbreeding scenario. Though it may not be intuitive, a true strength of Herefords is not being extreme or excessive in terms of output for particular traits, thereby providing the versatile, low-in-
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put foundation that matches up well with any counterpart breed. In the profit equation, producers often do an exceptional job of measuring outputs, such as weaning weight and subsequent dollars generated. However, rarely are inputs and cow maintenance costs scrutinized as harshly. If they were, Herefords could reasonably factor into developing a sensibly sized, efficient, cost effective, maternal base to then be mated with terminal or high-performance sires to optimize heterosis and feeder calf performance and marketability. The value of a Hereford bull is quite high in our view, considering the best in the breed can still be accessed relatively affordably, while also realizing their structural integrity and normally conservative development lends itself to excellent longevity and a large number of lifetime progeny – factors that at times hinders the breed’s ability to sell a larger number of bulls annually.
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As proponents of Expected Progeny Differences, we have put considerable selection pressure on these for generations. Obviously, EPDs are a tool to use as each breeder deems fit; therefore we couple them with physical selection and feel competitive from a data standpoint in being able to evaluate traits that the most capable eye cannot distinguish. We currently measure: calving ease, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, mature cow weight, scrotal, teat size, udder suspension, ultrasound backfat, ultrasound ribeye area, and ultrasound percent intramuscular fat on every eligible animal in the herd. All sale bulls have been parentage verified and offer genomically-enhanced EPDs, revealing a higher degree of accuracy in knowing the true genetic merit of the cattle at a younger age. If you are unfamiliar with the potential utility of EPDs or genomics, we would gladly discuss them prior to the sale. The bottom line is that we believe in raising the most physically impressive cattle we can, while developing strong, multi-trait genetic profiles in those same livestock. Discriminating against one or the other is not an option for us, since the challenge of doing both well is more appealing.
NJW 165A 88X COWCAMP 49F ET
Free of charge, bulls will be developed till next spring, double vaccinated with Fusogard, calves ultrasounded for carcass merit by Shari, evaluated for breeding soundness, and delivered when best suits the buyer. Our size allows flexibility to not push the bulls on you if you aren’t ready for them. We know that unforeseen circumstances potentially arise with semen testing and breeding. As a precaution, the bulls have been scrotal measured by a local veterinarian to assure satisfactory development. However, if a concern after spring breeding soundness evaluations or during actual breeding arises, our intent is to be honest and straightforward with you, and we appreciate the same in terms of finding a satisfactory resolution. We anticipate the bulls will have a BSE performed the third week of March as the weather improves and bulls are mature enough. Rest assured, we have spare 2-year-olds, an assortment of yearlings, and potentially, our herd sires available to utilize should a current or past purchase prove concerning. We prefer finding an agreeable substitute bull or reimbursing your money, but avoid issuing sale credit.
Purchased from Colyer Herefords in Bruneau, Idaho. Horned, performance sire with strong maternal and carcass. Naturally mated to young and mature horned cows.
Purchased from NJW Polled Herefords in Sheridan, Wyoming. Horned, calving ease, maternally driven son of “88X”. Natural service sire to all horned heifers.
Remember we offer past buyers a 2% discount, and anyone purchasing two or more bulls will receive a 5% discount. New this year, we wanted to offer a $250 credit if proof of sale from a cull bull can be provided prior to the sale and applied toward the purchase of a new one. These incentives may not be a large sum, but hopefully enough to pay for getting to the sale and a meal at some point. Also, we realize it has been a stressful fall, so if we can cooperate with you
BAR JZ TESTED BY FIRE 395F
Purchased from BAR JZ Ranch in Holabird, South Dakota. Homo polled, performance sire with elite genetic profile. Bred polled cows natural service, post AI.
from a payment standpoint, don’t hesitate to propose an arrangement prior to the sale. Please consider an evening away to look through the offering, we would enjoy having you! Sincerely, Lance & Shari
Buyer incentives
VOLUME BUYER DISCOUNT Buy two or more bulls and receive 5% discount on each purchase. REPEAT BUYER DISCOUNT Enjoy 2% off of your purchase if you’ve bought a bull in the past from Big Gully Farm. DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN It has been a harsh fall in many regards and considering our sale falls early in the bull sale season, we are willing to work on a favourable payment plan if discussed prior to the sale. CULL BULL DISCOUNT When a sales receipt is provided from the sale of a cull bull during the summer or fall immediately (post-breeding) before the sale, $250 will be discounted from the purchase of your new sire. Only one discount can be applied per bull purchase. SALES RECEIPT MUST BE E-MAILED PRIOR TO SALE FOR DISCOUNT TO BE ELIGIBLE AND ISSUED.
Acquisition of polled cows and current homozygous polled bull offering
A year ago, we were fortunate to purchase 30 Polled Hereford cows from Phantom Creek Livestock owned by Doug and Wanda Mann of Swift Current, Sask. We were given the opportunity to alternate picks of their entire cow herd and we were thrilled with the elite, young group of cows we have to utilize. The intent of the purchase was to accelerate our ability to market homozygous polled bulls without necessarily having to breed up our horned cows over time and enduring the necessary step of all heterozygous progeny initially. Doug and Wanda have dedicated a tremendous amount of work, time, expense, and thought into coupling phenotype with breeding values to develop a set of cows with strong private treaty, commercial bull acceptance. The cows are structurally sound, correct uddered, maternally driven and highly advanced in regard to data collection and genetic enhancements. The first sons of these calves will be available in the sale from matings developed at Phantom Creek. They will range from 4 to 5 weeks younger than our earlier bull calves, but have generated impressive performance to minimize the maturity difference.
Annual exhibitions We annually try to exhibit cattle at Canadian Western Agribition. Though we show less frequently than many breeders, we believe it is an important responsibility to both promote the breed itself, and obviously our own operation. The timing is also convenient, a couple of weeks ahead of the sale. We have chosen to only exhibit bulls and manage the cattle sensibly from a weight accumulation and condition standpoint by feeding high-fibre rations and primarily oats for concentrate. We recognize that the phenotypic strengths that the bulls we elect to show in regard to structural integrity, performance, muscle, body dimension and masculinity are the same criteria that make them successful in commercial breeding pastures. Although a matter of opinion, the excessively heavy, fat and stale cattle, which tend to be less mobile, typically rank lower in classes and merit more negative feedback than most people expect when evaluated by capable judges.
The Power of Genomically-Enhanced EPDs Polled/Horned Inheritance Unfortunately, one of the biggest misunderstandings regarding the proper fit for Hereford bulls is horned/polled inheritance. When understood, it can provide more flexibility to use horned or heterozygous polled bulls on many commercial cows than might be expected-if avoiding horns is the intention. For this example, heterozygous polled cows might be a set of F1 black baldy females out of Angus and Horned Hereford. Consider homozygous polled cows as a set of long time straightbred Angus. USING A HORNED BULL Mated to horned cows: 100% of calves are horned Mated to heterozygous polled cows: 50% of calves are horned and 50% of calves are polled Mated to homozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled USING A HETEROZYGOUS POLLED BULL (50% horned, 50% polled) Mated to horned cows: 50% of calves are horned, 50% of calves are polled Mated to heterozygous polled cows: 25% of calves are horned and 75% of calves are polled Mated to homozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled USING A HOMOZYGOUS POLLED BULL (100% polled) Mated to horned cows: 100% of calves are polled Mated to heterozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled Mated to homozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled
The Canadian Hereford Association has embraced the use of genomics into their genetic evaluation by launching a first of its kind single step analysis that utilizes the marker effects of specific traits. Likewise, CHA is directly estimating accuracy values rather than approximating. The direct estimation of accuracy results in a more conservative value, but a more accurate value than previous methodologies. The CHA is producing the most reliable genetic evaluation that is supported by Whole Herd enrollment and genomics, which will give prospective buyers added confidence in purchasing young and unproven animals. Buying animals that have a genetic profile incorporated into their Expected Progeny Difference offers many advantages that allow for quicker breed and herd improvement. Below is a table showing the average increase in accuracy when buying a young animal with a Genomic Enhanced EPD versus an animal without a GE-EPD. Similarly, an effective progeny number increase is listed by the trait that shows how many progeny equate to a genomic enhancement of a young animal (e.g. yearling). That’s right, buying a young animal that has been genotyped is like having 2-17 progeny, depending on the trait. The proof gained on young, non-parent animals, through a genomic enhancement is valuable and greatly mitigates the risk and allows for more directed selection. CHA EPD TRAIT
ACC. IMPROVEMENT
EFFECTIVE PROGENY NUMBER INCREASE*
calving ease
0.09
17
birth weight
0.12
8
weaning weight
0.14
12
yearling weight
0.16
9
scrotal circ.
0.17
6
mature cow wt.
0.12
4
udder suspension
0.17
7
teat size
0.17
7
carcass weight
0.11
3
fat
0.08
2
ribeye area
0.07
2
marbling
0.10
3
*Effective Progeny Number Increase is the difference gained for genotyped animals versus non-genotyped animals.
BIG-GULLY 109 ESPIONAGE 181G
HO RNED | L LH 181G | Ja n u a r y 27, 2019 | C 0306063 2
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808
SLDK VENDETTA V-9 ET BIG-GULLY V-9 VENERABLE 181A BIG-GULLY 517U UNDENIABLE 281Y
1
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
98 lb
-2.7 SCF
5.6
UDDR
64.3
TEAT
94.4
32.2
64.4 FAT
4.1
REA
1.4
MARB
90.5
17.1
1.1
0.9
149.9
94.2
-0.041
0.31
-0.12
MCW
MPI
FMI
ESPIONAGE is a power and performance-driven option. He measured the highest actual weaning weight and is physically imposing in regard to rib shape, skeletal width, muscle and stoutness. We gravitate toward his extra hair, red eyes, dark red color and the fact he is still so good in his angles and structure for a calf with his mass. His 1565 lb dam is an intermediate framed, smooth featured female that consistently generates extra performance in her progeny. 181G is another bull that should pass on superior pay weight and muscle to a set of calves, while keeping them short marked and attractive. Full full brother brother, pictured at right, is working for Remi Mitchell.
BIG-GULLY 5001 CROSS FIRE 180G
HO RNED | L LH 180G | Ja n u a r y 25, 2019 | C 0306024 2
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517U BONITAS 180Z BIG-GULLY 10L DUSTER LASS 180N
2
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
106 lb
-0.9 SCF
6
UDDR
51
TEAT
87.1
27.6
53.1 FAT
1.1
REA
0.7
MARB
99.9
17.4
1.2
1.1
144
136.9
-0.031
0.37
0.04
MCW
MPI
FMI
GE EPD
CROSS FIRE is all power and performance, yet does it with exceptional structure, center body dimension, hair, and a maternally-oriented pedigree. He is red necked, heavy muscled, big topped, stout structured, and generated the second heaviest actual weaning weight. His middle-aged dam has produced other sale bulls and is among our most consistent producers with really strong udder design. Look to 180G for a shot of performance and power to generate more pay weight, without sacrificing any maternal capability when keeping heifers out of mature cows.
GE EPD
sire
BIG-GULLY 5001 EXIT WOUND 830G HO RNED | L LH 830G | Ja n u a r y 27, 2019 | C 0306063 3
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
PDHR 20J STANMORE 47R BIG-GULLY 47R MARY KAY 830A BIG-GULLY 8285 HUNTRESS 830X
3
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
77 lb
1.7
2.5
49.8
75.4
31.8
56.7 FAT
0.5
REA
0.8
MARB
152.9
98.5
0.009
0.68
0.01
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
86.6
18.6
1.2
1.3
MPI
FMI
EXIT WOUND has the type of skeleton we strive for in trying to produce sound structured cattle with longevity and the ability to build a functional herd from. His neck-to-shoulder attachment, levelness, length of body, and joint angles are excellent. Plus, he is short marked, muscular, big testicled, and still accumulated plenty of growth for a 77 lb birth weight. His full sister was our most impressive first-calf heifer and is the mother of the 930G bull. Look to 830G to produce attractive, maternal, and high-quality progeny with mating versatility for heifers or cows. Full brother, pictured full brother at right, is working for Trevor Guillet.
GE EPD
7
4
BIG-GULLY 109 DIRECT FIRE 78G
SMOOTH HET POLLED | L L H 7 8 G | Fe br u a r y 3, 2019 | C 02060636
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808 BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
83 lb
-0.6 SCF
3.2
UDDR
56.3
TEAT
92.5
24.6
52.8 FAT
-0.4
REA
0.8
MARB
104.8
16.2
1.1
1
137.4
108.5
-0.061
0.54
-0.17
MCW
GE EPD
maternal grandsire
WCC/CC 1009 GREAT DIVIDE 102 BIG-GULLY 102 DIVA 78B BIG-GULLY GOLD STAR DOMINO 78S
MPI
FMI
DIRECT FIRE is one that has continually garnered more attention because he is so unique for his combination of center body dimension, muscle, balance and extra hair. He was among the top five heaviest at weaning and possesses the type of rib shape and depth of flank we have tried to incorporate in Herefords. Catapult 109 has added power, mass, and rib shape like few Hereford bulls in recent memory. 78G is smooth hetero polled and came out at a very modest birth weight, which makes him appealing as a larger spread bull amongst his contemporaries.
BIG-GULLY 15B ALTERCATION 713G
5
S M O OT H H E T PO LLE D | L L H 7 1 3 G | J a n u ar y 26, 2019 | C 03060631
WLB WINCHESTER ANSER 90X 10Z WLB MR. CANADA 10Z 15B REMITALL GRAVES JUNO 204S
GE EPD
sire
CRR 109 WALK OFF 549 BIG-GULLY 549 TIFFANY 712E BIG-GULLY 47R TIFFANY 712C
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
86 lb
3.6
3.6
67
103.9
27.1
60.6 FAT
2
REA
0.5
MARB
142.9
124
-0.031
0.57
-0.03
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
113.6
14.2
1.3
1.5
MPI
FMI
The first thing that stands out about ALERCATION is his extra center body dimension so far as boldness of rib and depth of body. He is hairy, fully pigmented, muscular, correct, and has a really strong eye set. His first-calf mother did a really strong job and has the udder quality, structural correctness, and sensible size to lend maternal strength to his pedigree. The Mr. Canada progeny we have had seem to consistently be big ribbed, high volume cattle that should easily maintain body condition when set into production. 713G is a polled bull that we feel could be complimentary to a broad base of females.
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BIG-GULLY 8E UNDER SIEGE 123G
S M O OT H H E T PO LLE D | LLH 123G | Februar y 6, 2019 | C03061071
NJW 135U 10Y HOMETOWN 27A NJW 30Y 27A MOREBODY 8E ET NJW 5M 28M MAXINE DEW 30Y ET BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
92 lb
-3.9 SCF
6.8
UDDR
70
TEAT
104.6
23.9
58.9 FAT
-0.5
REA
1.6
MARB
122.8
17.8
1.2
1.2
143.2
108.4
0.059
0.5
0.04
MCW
GE EPD
sire
8
WLB BULL 90X 6Z BIG-GULLY 6Z EXCLUSIVE 380C BIG-GULLY 611 DUSTY LADY 180X
MPI
FMI
UNDER SIEGE is a big, long, high performing, smooth hetero polled option. We acquired his sire Morebody 8E to incorporate more scale and performance without sacrificing maternal strength and he has bred true to this point. The 380C dam is also a dark red cow with extra frame and length. 123G should transmit strong growth, bone, and length.
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BIG-GULLY 106A GROUND ZERO 67G HO MO POL L ED | L LH 67G | M a rc h 5, 2019 | C 03061 0 9 3
TH 122 71I VICTOR 521X ET MHPH 521X ACTION 106A MHPH 301W DAINTY 205Y
MHPH 101S UMPIRE 118U PCL REAL LADY 118U 67C PCL REAL LADY 23L 35R
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
83 lb
8.1
2.5
46.6
70.2
19.5
42.8 FAT
8.8
REA
0.7
MARB
146.2
90.3
-0.031
0.24
-0.05
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
84.2
12.8
1.6
1.6
MPI
FMI
GROUND ZERO is an attractive combination of conservative markings, maternal strength, growth and physical build in a homozygous polled package. His dam is a larger framed 1650 lb cow with extra length and a refined, strong suspended udder. 67G follows the same type with extension, performance and full pigment, while maintaining a conservative birth weight of 83 lb. Another polled option with mating flexibility and the opportunity to produce strong replacements.
GE EPD
sire
8
BIG-GULLY 27E BLACK OPS 533G
HORNED | LLH 533G | February 9, 2019 | C03061453
KCF BENNETT IMPACT B451 GHC IMPACT 27E GHC MISS GOVERNESS 17C
C 092X MILES 5001 ET BIG-GULLY 5001 SWEETHEART 353E BIG-GULLY 47R SWEETHEART 353A
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
82 lb
0.8
4.2
55.9
92.9
31.7
59.7 FAT
1.2
REA
0.9
MARB
154.9
111.7
0.029
0.54
0.07
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
98.2
18.7
1.3
1.3
MPI
FMI
BLACK OPS projects extra center body dimension because he is big topped, really bold ribbed coming out of his spine, and consistently deep from forerib to flank. He is level topped, wide hipped, and muscular in his stifle. His first-calf mother is long, level, and correct uddered. 533G’s 82 lb birth weight offers mating flexibility and his look suggests passing on characteristics consistent with easy keeping, low input cattle that maintain flesh.
GE EPD
sire
BIG-GULLY 27E JUST REWARD 930G HO RNED | L LH 930G | Ja n u a r y 23, 2019 | C 0306024 0
KCF BENNETT IMPACT B451 GHC IMPACT 27E GHC MISS GOVERNESS 17C
C 092X MILES 5001 ET BIG-GULLY 5001 MARY KAY 830E BIG-GULLY 47R MARY KAY 830A
9
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
85 lb
-0.3 SCF
5.1
UDDR
60.7
TEAT
98.8
29.5
59.9 FAT
0.1
REA
1.3
MARB
97.7
18.4
1.2
1.1
151.9
135
0.019
0.7
0.04
MCW
MPI
FMI
JUST REWARD is a high performing, long bodied calf with full eye pigment, and dark red color. His dam is likely our most physically impressive first-calf heifer in regard to power, center body dimension, and structural integrity. The first calf crop of Impact 27E was consistently easy calving, low birth weight with extra pigment, balance, and eye appeal. 930G could offer mating versatility considering his moderate birth, replacement female potential, and strong performance as a heifer’s first calf.
GE EPD
sire
9
10
BIG-GULLY 549 ARMS RACE 271G
SMOOTH HET POLLED | L L H 2 7 1 G | Fe br u ar y 24, 2019 | C 03062061
CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 109 WALK OFF 549 CRR 734 ECLIPSE 909
GE EPD
maternal brother
C 88X RIBEYE 2011 BIG-GULLY 2011 TIFFANY 271B BIG-GULLY 611 GOLD BOUNTY 217W
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
89 lb
3.4
2.5
62.2
96
31.4
62.5 FAT
4.4
REA
1.8
MARB
126.7
-0.001
0.51
-0.05
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
MPI
89.6
18.3
1.3
1.2
165.1
FMI
ARMS RACE is a smooth hetero polled bull that is very muscular and stout built. He has a big, bold turn to his ribcage and stands wide and square off his hind leg with a big stifle. He has a broad, strong skull and still puts his power in a level, attractive, and sound design. We really like his dam for her maternal look, udder quality, apparent milking ability, and youthfulness. Like his sire 549, this bull may be moderate framed, but will possess excellent power, dimension, and maternal strength with an intermediate birth weight. Maternal brother, pictured at left, is working for Lock Farms.
BIG-GULLY 5001 ASSASSIN 230G
H O R N E D | L L H 2 3 0 G | Fe br u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 9 | C 03062062
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517U FANCY 230Y BIG-GULLY 2165 FANTASY 230T
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
89 lb
5.5
2.7
47.3
68.2
26.1
49.8 FAT
3.3
REA
0.9
MARB
163.5
112.9
-0.001
0.54
0.05
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
90.6
19.1
1.3
1.3
MPI
FMI
ASSASSIN is a larger scaled calf that stands out so far as structural integrity, youthfulness, and balance. His dam is an older female with superior length, uniformity of rib, and correctness of foot and leg structure. 230G is still deep sided, muscular, and generating acceptable weight per day of age. He fits the type of cattle we like whose structure, youthfulness, and completeness can provide a versatile base to build upon, while still having the ability to be more and more impressive with time.
BIG-GULLY 6147 MERCENARY 176G HORNED | LLH 176G | Februar y 23, 2019 | C03062063
MH 9067 DOMINO 2249 MH FRONTIER 6147 MH MISS CHATEAU 908
GE EPD
sire
10
11
C STOCKMAN 2059 ET BIG-GULLY 2059 KANDI 176C BIG-GULLY 1117 GOLD BELLE 176S
12
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
90 lb
1.3
5.1
49.5
90.8
27.9
52.7 FAT
5
REA
1.3
MARB
138
147.2
0.029
0.29
0.17
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
89.4
13.9
0.9
1.1
MPI
FMI
MERCENARY is conservative framed, but possesses substantial center body dimension, muscle, and width of skeleton. His dam is a modest framed, 1560 lb cow with the same type of build regarding boldness of rib, muscle and balance. His sire was acquired for his blend of body depth, testicle size, maternal strength, and genetic performance. The type of bull that won’t be large framed when mature, but has power and should easily maintain body condition at breeding.
BIG-GULLY 109 COVERT ET 330G
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SCURRED HET POLLED | LLH 330G | Ja n u a r y 31, 2019 | C 0 3 0 6 3 7 4 5
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808
C FANTASTIC 2165 BIG-GULLY 2165 FANCY 330U BIG-GULLY 5G DUSTY SLIDE 230M
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
97 lb
-0.1 SCF
4.7
UDDR
59.9
TEAT
99.7 MPI
24
FMI
54
FAT
4
REA
1.3
MARB
93.6
15.3
1
0.9
143.4
146.1
0.019
0.24
0.06
MCW
COVERT is an ET calf that has excellent skeletal quality in regards to his shoulder design, strength of top, length of body, and hip design. He is a muscular bull that is masculine, wide based, and stout boned. His dam was a productive Fantastic daughter who typically transmitted extra growth, pigment, and body dimension. 330G was among the top five bulls for actual weaning weight, and is red eyed and high quality. Maternal brother, pictured at right, was purchased by CP Herefords.
GE EPD
maternal brother
BIG-GULLY 6153 FORMIDABLE 737G HO MO POL L ED | LLH 737G | March 1, 2019 | C03065828
R LEADER 6964 BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153 NJW 91H 100W RITA 31Z ET
SQUARE-D MANDATE 161X WCC 161X MARVEL 4737B SQUARE-D KATELYN 7037T
14
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
85 lb
14
1.3
48.6
89.4
30.6
54.9
12.6 REA
1.5
MARB
169.9
193.1
0.039
0.37
0.24
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
83.8
13.7
1.4
1.3
MPI
FMI
FAT
FORMIDABLE is a homo polled calf that is really long sided, level designed, and correct. He is one of the initial bull calves to sell publicly off the Boyd Blueprint bull that is now featured in the Genex lineup and excels for calving ease, maternal, and carcass merit. The dam of 737G is a larger framed, deep sided, heavy structured cow acquired in our polled female purchase. 737G has a modest birth weight, acceptable performance and universally strong genetic predictions.
GE EPD
sire
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BIG-GULLY 549 FORTITUDE 278G
HO RNED | L LH 278G | Ja n u a r y 12, 2019 | C 0306023 3
CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 109 WALK OFF 549 CRR 734 ECLIPSE 909
C 88X RIBEYE 2011 BIG-GULLY 2011 DIVA 78D BIG-GULLY 102 DIVA 78B
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
94 lb
1.4
2.2
47.3
77.3
28.4
52.1 FAT
2.1
REA
0.8
MARB
145.7
98.3
-0.011
0.3
-0.11
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
78
16.8
1.3
1.4
MPI
FMI
FORTITUDE is an up headed, red eyed calf stemming from calving ease genetics with the influence of 549 and 2011. He is level lined, smooth shouldered, uniform in body depth and square hipped. His 1360 lb dam is fully pigmented, long sided and correct uddered with small and short teats. 278G is certainly a candidate to inject calving ease, milk and udder quality.
sire
GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 33B WARNING SHOT 42G HOMO POLLED | LLH 42G | April 13, 2019 | C03064484
NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET PCL HOMEGROWN BALANCE 8Y 33B HAROLDSON’S CARLA T100 27X BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
94 lb
-2.1 SCF
4.9
UDDR
54.7
TEAT
95.2
26.1
53.5 FAT
2.9
REA
MARB
118.8
13.4
1.2
1.3
126.9
118.2
-0.001
0.15
-0.08
MCW
GE EPD
MHPH 101S UMPIRE 118U PCL TORI 118U ET 42C GLENROSE 3N TORI 116T
MPI
FMI
BIG-GULLY D672 MILESTONE 530G
H O M O PO LLE D | L L H 5 3 0 G | M a rc h 2 , 2 0 19 | C 03062478
HYALITE ON TARGET 936 KCF BENNETT SOLUTION 936 D672 ET KCF MISS REVOLUTION X374
MHPH 101S UMPIRE 118U PCL 118U STARLET 53D PCL STARLET 44U ET 80A
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
2.7
5.7
71.2
114.5
29.6
65.2 FAT
6.1
REA
1.3
MARB
168.5
180.5
-0.011
0.57
0.15
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
111.2
18
1.5
1.6
MPI
FMI
MILESTONE is a big, long, high performing, homo polled option with dark red color. His dam is a larger statured, high performing, and stout featured female we acquired from Phantom Creek. She was the sole mating to D672 in the cows we acquired. That sire possesses a unique blend of carcass merit, performance and maternal strength. 530G should be able to pass on body length, growth and a shot more frame while keeping them dark and short marked with replacement potential.
K&B SENTINEL 0042X SHF ALL STAR 42X A191 SHF MISS M326 T08 ET
12
17
BW
HOMO POLLED | L L H 7 1 G | Fe br u a r y 2 5 , 2 0 19 | C 03062233
sire
1
100 lb
BIG-GULLY A191 ACCOMPLICE 71G
GE EPD
SC
WARNING SHOT is a really young calf that has grown at a rapid pace post weaning and is being included as another homo polled option. This calf is smooth shouldered, long sided, level designed, and generating a high apparent weight per day of age. His dam is really maternal appearing female because of her youthfulness, smooth shoulder, rib shape, structure, and level/refined udder design. His performance coupled with maternal assets should make up for any age disparity he currently is at.
sire
GE EPD
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MHPH 118U ZAPPA 218Z C&T KL 218Z DAHLIA 71D MCCOY 23U DAHLIA 9X
18
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
75 lb
4.9
1.3
51.8
86.2
23.8
49.7 FAT
5.7
REA
1.6
MARB
153.1
191.4
0.029
0.58
0.28
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
97.6
15.7
1.4
1.3
MPI
FMI
ACCOMPLICE is a sound structured, complete bull whose low birth weight makes him suitable to breed heifers. He was sick as a calf for a while and has developed well late summer and this fall. We think highly of the traits the All Star bull can incorporate, but perhaps more exciting is this bull’s mother. She is a huge bellied, attractive, terrific uddered female with full pigment and was among our top picks from the Phantom Creek acquisition. 71G can be used on heifers and should have the ability to produce replacements that excel in udder quality, structure and body dimension.
BIG-GULLY 5001 PERCEPTION 990F
HO RNED | L LH 990F | Feb ru a r y 24, 2018 | C 030496 2 7
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
PDHR 20J STANMORE 47R BIG-GULLY 47R ANDREA 991C BIG-GULLY 611 SENSATION 991Y
19
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
80 lb
9.4
1.8
57.8
82.3
32.2
61.1 FAT
5.7
REA
1.5
MARB
177.5
151.7
-0.041
0.63
0.13
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
103.2
18.9
1.2
1.2
MPI
FMI
PERCEPTION has a big ribbed, deep flanked look that should lend itself to being easy fleshing and maintaining body condition. Moreover, he is correct structured at the ground, long sided, and level designed. His dam is a 1660 lb young Stanmore 47R daughter that maintains the same body type and appears to have an abundance of milk in a level designed udder. She weaned a full brother this fall that was actually lower birth weight, suggesting this bull could be considered for use on heifers.
GE EPD
dam
BIG-GULLY 5001 SOLITUDE 991F HORNED | LLH 991F | March 5, 2018 | C03049628
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
KSU BOUNTY HUNTER 611 BIG-GULLY 611 SENSATION 991Y BIG-GULLY I SENSATIONAL 991S
20
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
104 lb
-2.1 SCF
6.1
UDDR
57.2
TEAT
84.7
28.7
57.3 FAT
-0.1
REA
0.4
MARB
125.4
17.2
1.2
1.2
140.3
114.4
-0.081
0.49
0.01
MCW
MPI
FMI
SOLITUDE is attractive from the profile due to his structure, balance, levelness of top and depth of body. Just as importantly he is big topped, stout hipped and bold ribbed from behind. His mother is a 1700 lb mature Bounty Hunter 611 daughter that consistently produces body dimension, balance and performance.
GE EPD
sire
BIG-GULLY 109 BLUE BLOOD ET 1F
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SCURRED HET POLLED | LLH 1F | January 17, 2018 | C03050972
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808
C FANTASTIC 2165 BIG-GULLY 2165 FANCY 330U BIG-GULLY 5G DUSTY SLIDE 230M
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
87 lb
2
3.1
57.3
95
24
52.7 FAT
5
REA
0.7
MARB
0.029
0.41
0.09
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
MPI
FMI
86.1
15.3
1.2
1.1
147.3
132
BLUE BLOOD is a modest framed bull with extra center body dimension and stoutness when viewed from behind. He is upheaded, bold ribbed, deep sided, wide pinned, and square to the ground. He should be expected to maintain condition when exposed to cows because of his body type, and also be able to produce replacements with strong maternal ability. Maternal brother, pictured at right, was purchased by Lone Spruce Ranching.
GE EPD
maternal brother
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BIG-GULLY 109 INFLUENCE ET 2F
22
S C URRE D H E T PO LLE D | LLH 2F | Januar y 22, 2018 | C03050974
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808
GE EPD
C FANTASTIC 2165 BIG-GULLY 2165 FANCY 330U BIG-GULLY 5G DUSTY SLIDE 230M
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
86 lb
3
5.2
60.1
102.5 MPI
24
FMI
54.1 FAT
5.5
REA
1.1
MARB
150.4
169.9
-0.021
0.37
-0.01
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
108.5
15.3
1
0.9
INFLUENCE is the same body type as his flushmate, but darker in color. The Catapult influence has repeatedly left additional muscle shape and boldness of center body in our use via AI. His dam was a red necked, freckle faced, tidy uddered female who tended to generate more performance in her progeny.
sire
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BIG-GULLY 5001 GOVERNOR 219F HORNED | LLH 219F | March 14, 2018 | C03049598
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
GE EPD
MH MONUMENT 8151 BIG-GULLY 8151 MONA LISA 219Z BIG-GULLY 694U UNDENIABLE 218X
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
105 lb
3.2
4.6
58.9
86.7
33.6
63.1 FAT
0.6
REA
0.9
MARB
150.1
115.7
-0.031
0.51
0.08
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
91.2
16.6
1.2
1.1
MPI
FMI
GOVERNOR is the biggest framed and highest performing of the 2-yearolds with extra length of body, stature, and bone. He should inject as much payweight in a set of calves as any bull is likely capable of, while maintaining replacement possibilities based on the udder quality and broodiness of his paternal half-sisters that initiated production this past spring. Maternal brother, pictured at left, is working for CP Herefords
maternal brother
BIG-GULLY 5001 SPECTRE 785F
HORNED | LLH 785F | February 20, 2018 | C03049618
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
102 lb
-1.3 SCF
5.6
UDDR
55.9
TEAT
88.7 MPI
28
FMI
56
FAT
1.1
REA
1.3
MARB
96.9
18.4
1.2
1.1
149.7
126.4
-0.021
0.43
0.06
MCW
GE EPD
paternal granddam
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BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517U HARLEY GAL 785Z BIG-GULLY 408 ROYALTY 781W
24
SPECTRE is another 2-year-old with extra scale, length of skeleton, and performance. He is dark red and pigmented with an excellent slope to his shoulder and proper angle to his joints in regard to soundness. His dam is big, long, growth oriented daughter of 517U who is very sound and still appears youthful for an aged female.
BIG-GULLY 5001 MOTIVATION 331F HO RNED | L LH 331F | Feb ru a r y 5, 2018 | C 0304958 9
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
KSU BOUNTY HUNTER 611 BIG-GULLY 611 TRADITION 331X BIG-GULLY 19N TRADITION 131S
25
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
96 lb
-3
4.5
44.4
72.1
25.6
47.8 FAT
-9.1
REA
0.6
MARB
125.5
113.1
-0.021
0.34
0.05
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
85.3
18.1
1.3
1.3
MPI
FMI
MOTIVATION is big ribbed, heavy structured, and stout hipped with extra base width. He is dark colored, short marked and out of a powerful, but attractive, Bounty Hunter 611 daughter with a level and refined udder.
GE EPD
maternal grandsire
BIG-GULLY 5001 SNIPER 330F
HO RNED | L LH 330F | Feb ru a r y 9, 2018 | C 0304958 8
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517U FANCY 330Y BIG-GULLY 2165 FANCY 330U
26
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
101 lb
-3.7 SCF
5.2
UDDR
49.3
TEAT
78.3
26.8
51.5 FAT
1.5
REA
0.9
MARB
100.4
18
1.1
1.1
141.9
116.7
-0.041
0.44
0.02
MCW
MPI
FMI
SNIPER is striking from the profile due to attractive shoulder design, strength of top, and levelness of hip. He is square off both ends of his skeleton and correct in his foot shape. He is still bold ribbed and muscular out of his hip. His dam was a big ribbed, long, level designed cow with plenty of milk and a level, correct udder. The potential replacement females from him should be a youthful, correct and possess excellent udder quality.
GE EPD
maternal grandsire
BIG-GULLY 109 CONSEQUENCE 366F
27
SC URR ED HE T POL L ED | LLH 366F | Feb ru a r y 20, 201 8 | C 0 3 0 4 9 5 9 2
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808
BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517 GOLD BOUNTY 366Z BIG-GULLY 1117 ROYAL GOLD 166U
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
98 lb
-3.6 SCF
4.9
UDDR
61.2
TEAT
93.9
24.5
55.1 FAT
4.4
REA
1.2
MARB
115.7
17.3
1.2
0.9
145.6
67
-0.001
0.38
-0.25
MCW
MPI
FMI
CONSEQUENCE is a muscular, striking bull that balances really well and is correct structured. He is strong topped, stout hipped and high performing. His dam is a sound uddered, 1555 lb mature cows that has been consistently productive from a commercial bull and replacement female standpoint. Maternal brother, pictured at right, is working for Spring Coulee Enterprises.
GE EPD
maternal brother
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commercial females LOT
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17G | red | born March 18, 2019
Simmental X Angus 108G | black | born March 17, 2019 Angus X Angus 117G | red | born February 15, 2019 Simmental X Angus 205G | black | born March 27, 2019 F1-Simmental X Angus 259G | black baldy | born February 19, 2019 F1-Hereford X Angus 266G | red baldy | born February 15, 2019 Simmental X Angus 360G | black brockle | born April 13, 2019 Angus X Hereford X Angus
2020 commercial Hereford female purchase opportunities We have finally expanded the herd to a comfortable carrying capacity of 180 bred females for the time being. Rather than trying to sell our elite females to other purebred breeders, we are electing to breed a large group of replacements each year to calve out ourselves and scrutinize after their initial effort. This will allow a large infusion of new genetics (24%) and subsequently make sure the bred females we later sell have proven their calving ease, udder quality, and productive ability. Going forward we will sell three age groups of COMMERCIAL HEREFORD FEMALES, without registration papers, to keep the purebred influence of our registered females unique and maternally accessible through our sale bulls. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact us at 306-903-7299.
group 1
Approximately 20-30 open Hereford heifer calves available after our replacement selection, delivered in the fall.
group 2
Approximately 15-20 second/third calving females, mated to Angus bulls, delivered after weaning.
group 3
Approximately 15 middle-aged females, mated to Angus bulls, delivered after weaning.
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2019 Northwest Saskatchewan Hereford Tour
Thank you to all those who stopped by the farm during the Northwest Saskatchewan Hereford Club Tour in August. We appreciated the opportunity to visit with everyone and share our program with Hereford enthusiasts from across Western Canada.
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Online Bidding
SALE START The sale will begin at 4:30 p.m. MST on December 12. Videos of the sale lots can be viewed at www.biggullyfarm.com. HOW TO PARTICIPATE In order to participate in the auction online you will need to pre-register and obtain a buyer number. Go to the LiveAuctions. tv website, www.liveauctions.tv, and select Big Gully Farm Bull Sale (you may need to create a user name and password if this is your first time). After logging in select the link that says, “register for a buyer number.” This form requires you to fill out your bank’s name, city, state, phone number and a contact. You may register to bid after bidding has opened but please remember that authorization to bid is not instantaneous. HOW THE AUCTION WORKS Once you have a username and have received a buyer number then you are ready to bid. You will see a screen that is unique to your user ID. There will be a list containing the sale lots. If you click on a lot, the video clip or photo will be displayed to the right. The next bid, current price, proxy bid, and manual bid buttons will be displayed below the video area. This page will react to your bids by stating, “you are in” or “you are out.” No one else will be able to see your bid – that data is not accessible to the public. Each time you login, the auction screen will display your personal bidding information. Your auction screen is unique and private displaying your activity to only you. Remember that you must have the lot that you are bidding on selected. This is where it tells you if you are in or out. It is here where you can also see your proxy (automatic) bid settings as applicable.
WHAT IS A PROXY BID? With a proxy bid you can enter your maximum bid and then sit back and watch. When you enter a proxy bid amount the LiveAuctions system automatically bids on your behalf up to your maximum bid. If the lot closes out for less than your maximum, that’s all you’ll have to pay. This means that you don’t have to keep coming back to re-bid every time another bid is placed. This makes it more convenient and less time consuming. It can also greatly assists those breeders that can’t be near a computer or are busy with other duties at the time of the final bidding. Your maximum amount is kept confidential from other bidders and the seller. Even though you can see this amount on your screen, no one else can. The LiveAuctions system compares your bid to those of the other registered bidders and the system automatically places bids on your behalf, using only as much of your bid as is necessary to maintain your high bid position. The system will bid only up to your maximum amount as necessary to maintain you as the high bidder. If another bidder has a higher maximum, you’ll be outbid and the system will tell you that “YOU’RE OUT.” But, if no other bidder has a higher maximum you win the final bid. QUESTIONS/ASSISTANCE If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact
Jessy Milne-Smith, 613-229-1073
Terms & Conditions
TERMS OF SETTLEMENT: The terms of the sale are cash or cheque, payable at par. The right of property shall not pass until settlement is made. All settlements must be made with clerks of the sale before cattle will be released. Payment terms can be arranged if you discuss them with Lance prior to the sale. BIDS & DISPUTES: Every animal in the video sale will be sold to the highest bidder. In case of disputes, bidding will be re-opened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer’s decision in such matters will be final. PURCHASER’S RISK: Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. Animals will be cared for at the purchaser’s risk for a reasonable length of time. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION: Each animal will carry papers issued by the Canadian Hereford Association. A certificate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer for each animal immediately after payment has been made. LIABILITY: Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, the auctioneer or owners assume no responsibility in this matter and disclaim any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of an accident or loss of property. INSURANCE: We strongly recommend, but do not require that insurance is purchased for full value on each animal sold. Several insurance providers can be
suggested if the buyer chooses this option. US FUNDS & EXPORT: Current exchange rates will be announced sale day. Big Gully Farm will do all the health testing and export papers required for shipment. We will deliver the cattle across the border and assist in further shipping arrangements from there. Cost is the responsibility of the buyer from that point on. ANNOUNCEMENTS: All announcements made from the auction block will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalogue. Buyers are therefore cautioned to pay close attention to such disclosures. HEALTH: All animals in the sale have met all necessary health requirements. Calves are given Inforce 3, Once PMH, Toltrazuril and Vit. A/E & Selenium. At turnout, calves receive Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, Tasvax 8 and Ivermectin. Two weeks prior to weaning, calves receive Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 and Ivermectin. Heifers and cows are vaccinated with Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 and Tasvax 8 one month prior to breeding. Heifers receive Merck Guardian and booster prior to calving, while cows receive a single dose prior to calving. Bulls follow the same pre-breeding vaccination protocol with two doses of Fusogard as calves and a single dose as 2-year olds. All cattle receive Ivermectin twice per year. ABSENTEE BIDS: Bidders unable to attend the sale may phone their bids and instructions to the auctioneer, ringman or special representatives. Bids must be received in sufficient time prior to the sale.
2018
LEARNING AWARD WINNERS These two young cattle enthusiasts embody the characteristics that were important to Buddy throughout his life, and we are proud to support their endeavours in the industry.
Jess Verstappen HIGH PRAIRIE, ALBERTA
Kaylee Duncan
KHEDIVE, SASKATCHEWAN
Successful applicants will possess: • • • • • •
This award has been organized in memory of
Buddy Leachman of Big Gully Farm to recognize and reward young people who invoke the values, character and strengths he possessed. Some of Buddy’s fondest moments involved hearing about or watching young people raise and/or exhibit livestock by recognizing the skill, compassion and character they displayed in doing so. Two awards in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded annually to the top two applicants chosen by the committee. This award will recognize promising youth who may not favor school or post-secondary education, yet have a strong affinity for beef cattle education and the advancement of their skills related to a future in that professional field.
For more information or clarification regarding the award, please contact Lance at 306-903-7299 Submission of applications will close Dec. 15, 2019. S uccessful applicants will be notified. All other details regarding submission, selection and a warding procedures will be at the discretion of the selection committee and Leachman family. Send applications in Word doc or PDF format by e-mail to: biggullyfarm@gmail.com
Exceptional WO R K E T H I C PA S S I O N for the cattle industry H O N E S T Y and I N D EP EN D EN T T H I N K I N G W I LLI N G N E S S to listen and take initiative Clear details of and directions toward F U T U R E G OA L S Sense of H U M O R and EN J O Y M EN T O F LI F E
This award will not be related to scholastic achievement or academic standing, nor can it be applied toward post-secondary tuition, books, lodging, etc. The value of each award may be utilized to offset expenses incurred by each recipient while initiating a beef cattle-related experience that will instill life-long skills and knowledge. Once the experience has been finalized, the award will be released to each of the two recipients and must be utilized within the calendar year following reception of the award. These experiences could include, but are not limited to: 1) Participation or attendance at a beef cattle event (exhibition, show, conference, convention, etc.) 2) Participation in a clinic, camp or workshop (judging, fitting, showmanship, nutrition, etc.) 3) Participation in extra-curricular course (artificial insemination, embryo transfer, auctioneer, etc.) 4) Opportunity to visit and learn from a respected person or potential mentor who is agreeable.
Eligibility requirements for consideration of this award include: 1) Young beef cattle enthusiasts aged 16-25 on Jan. 1 of the calendar year. 2) A 1-2 page paper (with contact details) describing: • The experience they wish to initiate • The likely timeline of experience • Estimated expenses related to experience • Their long term plans or goals for involvement with beef cattle • The perceived benefit the experience will offer toward those future plans/goals 3) The names and phone numbers of two character references From applications received, the selection committee will review all submissions and possibly contact references before completing a short list. At that point, personal telephone interviews will be conducted with the short list finalists before coming to a conclusion and choosing two recipients. At the conclusion of their learning initiative, each successful applicant will be expected to share the knowledge and skills gained with the Leachman family through a personal visit or via a phone conversation.
S ELE C T I O N CO M M I T T EE : STEPHEN MYER, GREG PUGH, ANG RANCIER, CHRISTIE GABEL, KURTIS REID
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