Meinders Stock Farms 2025 Spring Sale by Leachman

45 Bulls & 25 Heifers

Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Meinders Calving Barn | Buffalo Center, IA

Angus | Charolais | SimAngus

Cattlemen,

Welcome to the fourth annual Meinders Stock Farms Spring Sale! We are excited about our offering of Angus, SimAngus and Charolais bulls and open yearling heifers! We aim to be a onestop-shop for your bull and female needs, by offering multiple breeds that can meet any herd’s requirements. We are very focused on building cattle who have balanced EPDs with an emphasis on moderate cow size, feed efficiency, and marbling.

Welcome to the third annual Meinders Stock Farms Spring Sale! We are excited about our offering of Angus, SimAngus and Charolais bulls and open yearling heifers! We aim to be a one-stopshop for your bull and female needs, by offering multiple breeds that can meet any herd’s needs. We are very focused on building cattle who have balanced EPDs with an emphasis on moderate cow size, feed efficiency, and marbling.

For the past twelve years, we have been marketing our bulls through Leachman Cattle. We are still sending our Stabilizer bulls to Wyoming, but we now market our registered cattle here in Iowa! With Leachman, we were introduced to their $Profit, $Ranch, and $Feeder indexes which have helped us improve our herd at a rapid pace. $Profit is the best index in the industry and all our cattle will sell with this index. We encourage you to read more about $Profit, $Ranch, and $Feeder later in the catalog and we believe that it will greatly help you with your selections.

All cattle in the sale have been feed efficiency tested, which is unique data that most seedstock producers do not offer. Feed consumption is the #1 driver of cost in the cow herd and must be taken into consideration, especially with today’s feed prices. We try to collect as much data as possible to help you make the best decisions for your herd on sale day. Every animal in the sale will also sell with genomically enhanced EPDs.

We are also excited to offer a calf buy-back program on all calves sired by bulls bought in our sale! We have great confidence in our genetics and will gladly pay premiums for those calves. Those premiums will be paid based on the $Feeder indexes of the bulls, so the better bulls you buy, the higher the premium we will pay! Contact us for more information on that opportunity!

These are exciting times in the cattle industry! Take advantage and invest in the very best genetics you can afford!

We hope to see you on sale day!

Zach Meinders

Meinders Stock Farms Spring Sale

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Meinders Calving Barn • Buffalo Center, Iowa

Meinders Calving Barn • Buffalo Center, Iowa Sale starts at 5:00 p.m. (CST)

Sale starts at 5:00 p.m. (CST)

Schedule of Events

Suggested Lodging

Saturday, April 29

Saturday, April 20th

Brookstone Lodge & Suites, Algona, IA • 515-200-0030

1:00 p.m. Cattle available for viewing.

19th viewing

1:00 p.m. Cattle available for viewing.

AmericInn, Blue Earth, MN • 507-800-1542

Brookstone Lodge & Suites, Algona, IA • 515-200-0030

AmericInn, Blue Earth, MN • 507-800-1542

Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Forest City, IA •641-638-7162

4:00 p.m. Social Hour - Drinks & Snacks

Social Hour - Drinks & Snacks

3:30 p.m. Presentation “How $Profit Works” – Lee Leachman

4:00 p.m. Social Hour – Drinks & Appetizers

Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Forest City, IA • 641-638-7162

Herd Health

4:45 p.m. Pre-Sale Presentation – Lee Leachman

5:00 p.m. SALE BEGINS!

Pre-Sale Presentation – Lee Leachman BEGINS!

Herd Health

6:30 p.m. Brisket Supper

Sale Day Phones

7:00 p.m. Live Music - Max Deboer

Bulls have been vaccinated against IBR, BVD Types l & ll, PI3, BRSV and 5 strains of Lepto. They also received Clean-Up Pour-On and Multimin on March 1st. They sell with a complete breeding soundness evaluation.

Bulls have been vaccinated against IBR, BVD Types l & ll, PI3, BRSV and 5 strains of Lepto. They also received Clean-Up Pour-On and Multimin on February 1st. They sell with a complete breeding soundness evaluation.

Zach Meinders • 515-320-3835

Sale Day Phones

Zach Meinders • 515-320-3835

Jake Meinders • 515-320-3738

Zach Meinders • 515-320-3835

Jake Meinders • 515-320-3738

Lee Leachman • 970-219-8519

Jake Meinders • 515-320-3738

Lee Leachman • 970-219-8519

Craig Hays • 660-373-1897

Kurt Schenkel • 740-503-6270

Craig Hays • 660-373-1897

Auctioneer

Kurt Schenkel • 740-503-6270

Russ Princ • 970-413-0993

Al Conover • 515-491-8078

Russ Princ • 970-413-0993

Auctioneer

Aaron Rasmussen • 308-763-1361

Al Conover • 515-491-8078

Representatives

Adam Conover, American Angus Association • 816-676-8560

Auctioneer

Mike Sorenson, Livestock Plus • 641-745-7949

Al Conover • 515-491-8078

Representatives

Austin Brandt, Midwest Marketer • 712-621-1829

Adam Conover, American Angus Association • 816-676-8560

Mike Sorenson, American Cattlemen • 641-745-7949

Representatives

Sale Location and Directions

Adam Conover, American Angus Association • 816-676-8560

Bill Shermer, The Stockman • 641-425-2641

Sale Location and Directions

Bill Shermer, The Stockman • 641-425-2641 Austin Brandt, Midwest Marketer • 712-621-1829

Sale Location and Directions

The sale will be held at the Meinders Calving Barn, which is located at 2304 380th St Buffalo Center, IA 50424. From Wesley, IA (HWY 18), drive North and proceed 15 miles, then take a left (West), and proceed ¾ mile on 380th St. From Buffalo Center, IA (HWY 9), drive 2 miles West, take a left (South), proceed 5 miles then take a right (West) on 380th St. and proceed ¾ mile.

The sale will be held at the Meinders Calving Barn, which is located at 2304 380th St. Buffalo Center, IA 50424. From Wesley, IA (HWY 18), drive North and proceed 15 miles, then take a left (West), and proceed ¾ mile on 380th St. From Buffalo Center, IA (HWY 9), drive 2 miles West, take a left (South), proceed 5 miles then take a right (West) on 380th St. and proceed ¾ mile.

Retained Semen Interest

Meinders Stock Farms will retain 50% semen interest in all bulls selling. If the buyer would like exclusive semen marketing rights, they may choose to double the final bid price. In that case, Meinders Stock Farms still retains the right to collect the bull for in-herd use.

Meinders Stock Farms will retain 50% semen interest in all bulls selling. If the buyer would like exclusive semen marketing rights, they may choose to double the final bid price. In that case, Meinders Stock Farms & Leachman Cattle still retain the right to collect the bull for in-herd use.

Sale Order

Cattle will sell in catalog order.

A supplement sheet and Updated Sale Order will be available April, 28th. For the most up-to-date information, go to MeindersStockFarms.com or DVAuction.com.

Delivery

Delivery information in the back of the catalog.

Boarding

We will offer free delivery within 200 miles of Buffalo Center, IA. Beyond 200 miles, we will deliver to other locations for $0.50/mile.

Volume Discounts

Boarding

We will board bulls for free until June 1st. For bulls that do not sell locally, we may ask buyers to take possession sooner, so we can schedule trucking as affordably as possible.

We will offer volume discounts (bulls only) starting at 3% off of your purchase of 3 bulls, 4% off of 4 bulls, and so on up to a max of 10% off your total bull purchases.

Online Bidding

We will board bulls for free until June 25th. For bulls that do not sell locally, we may ask buyers to take possession sooner, so we can schedule trucking as affordably as possible.

Boarding

Online Bidding

We will board bulls for free until June 1st. For bulls that do not sell locally, we may ask buyers to take possession sooner, so we can schedule trucking as affordably as possible.

Online viewing and bidding will be available at DVAuction.com. Find more information on that later in the catalog.

Online viewing and bidding will be available at DVAuction.com Find more information on that later in the catalog.

Online Bidding

Online viewing and bidding will be available at DVAuction.com Find more information on that later in the catalog.

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Meinders Stock Farms

Calf Buy-Back Program

We will pay you a premium for your Meinders Stock Farms sired feeder calves!

• Premiums will be paid above and beyond the “top” of our regional feeder calf sales.

• Premiums will be determined by the $Feeder index of the bulls you buy!

• Benchmark your herd by DNA testing your replacement heifers with Inherit Select.

• Vaccinate your calves with our recommended herd health protocol.

• Drop off your calves on one of our designated delivery days.

• Receive data on your calves after they are harvested and sold on the grid.

Calf Buy-Back Example

John has just begun buying Meinders Stock Farms bulls. We are going to assume he has been using bulls at industry average for $Feeder, which is $62. The new MSF bulls he has bought average $262 $Feeder (about the average Angus bull in the sale). We expect those bulls to add about $200/head ($262-$62) of genetic value to John’s calves. MSF will pay out 50% of that added genetic value as a premium which would be $100/head on this set! If John has 100 calves to sell, that’s $10,000 in Premiums!

If John’s bulls averaged $312 $Feeder, the math would be $312-$62=$250. 50% of that would be a $125/head premium MSF would pay.

As John buys more and more MSF bulls over the years, we will give more credit to his herd’s $Feeder which will result in higher future premiums. Better yet, if John DNA tests his herd with Zoetis Inherit genomic test to get EPDs on his females, we can learn exactly where his cow herd is genetically!

Youth Heifer Giveaway!

MSF2 Victoria MS086 ASA# 4472077 · DOB: 2/17/2024 RFG Jailbreak J711 x Leachman Forceful L155W Heterozygous Black • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

All youth ages 8-17 will be eligible to win this registered SimAngus heifer on sale day! Attend the sale, put your name in the hat, and a winner will be drawn at the beginning of the sale! Winner will also have access to semen on any Meinders Stock Farms herd sire to get her bred. Must be present to win and must be accompanied by a parent or relative. We are excited to support the next generation in the cattle industry! Winner will be asked to report back from time-to-time on the status of the heifer and how she’s working in his or her herd.

MSF2 VICTORIA MS086 4472077

Since 1902...

Dirk Meinders, who emigrated from Germany to the US in 1882, purchases 160 acres outside of Buffalo Center, IA for $27.50/acre.

1902

Wilbert is drafted. He arrived in Korea in February of 1952 and returned home safe in April of 1953. Goes back to work on the farm with his dad, Henry.

1952-1953

1920’s - 1956

Henry, Dirk’s middle son, owns and runs the farm. Dairy cows, hogs, chickens, and used Belgian horses to farm the land.

1962

1967

Wilbert and his four kids, Gary, Dale, Janet & Bruce sitting on their John Deere 4020.

Set of Hereford steers (and pigs) on feed.

Gary & Dale raised Spot breeding stock, including an Iowa State Fair Champion Boar! 1 9 7 4

1987

Meinders Brothers (Gary & Dale) purchase their first beef cows. Hereford cross cows and a Simmental Bull.

With the addition of Smartbunks, we began measuring individual feed intake on all of our bulls & replacement heifers.

Meinders Stock Farms (Zach & Jake) purchase their first seedstock heifers from Leachman Cattle of Colorado Spring Sale. 6 Registered Angus Open Heifers. Started selling bulls as a Leachman cooperator herd two years later. 2011

2018

2000

Meinders Brothers purchases 6 elite bred cows from Leachman Cattle in Billings, MT. One of those had a LMAN King Rob 8621 calf who we used as a herd sire for years. We were even pictured in their next catalog!

2 0 2 0

Leachman Groomsman (raised at Meinders Stock Farms) is one of the high selling bulls on the Leachman Spring Sale. One of the most impactful Stabilizer sires in the breed.

First Meinders Stock Farms Bull Sale. Sold 30 Yearling Bulls & 10 Open Heifers. High selling bull was MSF Swagger G072J going to RA Brown Ranch in Texas.

2022

2023

Meinders Stock Farms acquires the Mike Pay SimAngus cow herd. One of the highest API & $Profit herds in the country.

Jake & Zach at the sale.

OUR STAR SYSTEM: EXPLAINED

CALVING EASE: The predicted calving ease if you use the bull on heifers.

 The easiest calving bulls in the industry.

 Use on smaller heifers with minimal assistance needed.

 Use on larger heifers with some assistance expected.

(If no stars are shown, the animal is recommended for use on cows only.)

GROWTH: A formula combines WW and YW to predict how much performance the sire will pass on to their progeny.

 Most growth.

MATERNAL: An estimate of the maternal efficiency of the daughters this sire will produce. It includes cow size, milk, udder quality, fertility/longevity, growth, feed efficiency/ intake and calving ease.

 Keep these heifers! They will make the most profitable females in the business.

FEEDLOT: A formula that combines: gain, conversion, carcass weight and carcass merit to predict post weaning performance.

 Maximum overall value in your feeder calves.

UDDER: An estimate of the daughter’s udder quality.  Thumb size teats and tight bag suspension.

FERTILITY: An estimate of the amount of calves the daughters will have in their lifetime.

 Will produce about 2 more calves in their life time than 1-Star fertility.

DISPOSITION: An observation of the sires disposition.

 Average - respects flight zones and handles well, but is not a pet.

$Profit financial indexes allow you to

$RANCH: Profit from birth through weaning. Includes:

• Fertility, Milk, Growth

• Cow feed intake and mature size

$FEEDER: Profit from weaning to harvest. Includes:

• Feed conversion

• Carcass value

• Carcass weight

$PROFIT: Puts it all together. $Ranch + $Feeder

• One number that predicts your bottom line!

FEED:GAIN: Difference in the amount of feed a bull's progeny will consume to produce one pound of gain.

Example: A -0.50 F:G EPD means this animal's progeny will consume 1/2 pound less feed per pound of gain than would progeny of a 0.00 F:G EPD sire.

FEED INTAKE: Difference in feed consumption of each of a bull's progeny in a 112 day feeding period.

Example: A steer whose sire has a -100 Intake EPD will eat 100 pounds less feed in 112 days than one whose sire had a zero Intake EPD.

ACROSS BREED COMPARISONS

DARE TO COMPARE:

You cannot afford to make mistakes in your breeding program! Choosing to use sires with incomplete or low value data can unknowingly make your herd less profitable - same work, same cost, poor results - unacceptable. Leachman ABC’s are the most reliable and comprehensive EPD’s in the industry. They are backed by a large (nearly a million), longstanding (over 30 years), multi-breed (over 15 breeds) database. Using this system assures you of making sound breeding decisions with minimal risk of failure.

$PROFIT® WHAT IS

& WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

The $Profit® index stands as one of the most innovative and effective tools in modern beef production. Designed to help cattle producers maximize their profitability while improving the efficiency of their herds, the $Profit® index has gained recognition across the beef industry as a game-changing resource. By focusing on longterm sustainability and optimizing genetic potential, The $Profit® system empowers producers to make informed decisions that benefit both their bottom line and the future of the beef industry as a whole.

WHAT IS THE $PROFIT® INDEX?

At its core, the $Profit® index is a genetic selection tool that calculates the expected profitability of beef cattle based on specific genetic traits. It is a comprehensive program that goes beyond the typical focus on individual traits like weight gain or carcass quality and instead integrates a range of factors that affect overall production costs and returns. The system evaluates 22 traits such as growth rates, feed efficiency, reproductive success, and carcass merit, assigning each animal a profitability score that reflects its overall potential for long-term profitability.

In the cattle business, you have to balance all of the traits that impact profitability. This is nearly impossible for anyone to do without understanding the tradeoffs and economic impact of each trait. Simply put, $Profit® does this work for you. By selecting for $Profit®, your cowherd will become more profitable (Cows that Work) and your feeder calves will make more money (Steers that Pay).

The $Profit® index utilizes a powerful algorithm to consider the various inputs that contribute to profit, including both direct and indirect costs associated with production.

This allows beef producers to select animals that not only perform well in traditional areas, such as

weaning weights or ribeye area, but also in more complex aspects like feed efficiency and herd longevity. As a result, the program offers a more holistic view of genetic potential and provides a roadmap for selecting the bulls and cows that will yield the best financial outcomes.

HOW IS $PROFIT® CALCULATED?

The $Profit® score is calculated by taking into account a variety of economic factors. These include:

Reproductive Performance: Since the production of each calf is a major source of income, reproductive efficiency is critical. Bulls that produce cows with higher reproductive performance contribute to the overall profitability of the herd by ensuring higher calf crop percentages.

Longevity and Durability: Cows that live longer and continue to produce calves effectively contribute to long-term profits, reducing replacement and depreciation costs for herds.

Feedlot Performance: The $Profit® system incorporates expected performance data for animals as they enter feedlots, taking into account how efficiently they will gain weight and how well they will grade once processed.

Carcass Merit: Factors like carcass weight, marbling, ribeye size, and yield grade are all considered to predict how well the animal will perform in the marketplace. Higher carcass quality leads to higher premiums at the packing plant, increasing profitability.

$Profit® is generated from a combination of industry standards, genomic testing, and performance records from Leachman Cattle and the broader cattle industry. By assigning a dollar value to each trait, the $Profit® score provides a numerical representation of the expected profit an animal can generate across its lifetime.

$Profit® includes nearly every trait that impacts profitability.

WHY BEEF PRODUCERS SHOULD USE HIGH $PROFIT® BULLS

Beef producers who use high $Profit® bulls from Bar T Bar are investing in the future success and sustainability of their operations. These bulls are specially selected based on their genetic potential to maximize profitability through superior performance in a variety of traits. Here are some reasons why producers should consider using these bulls:

Increased Profit Margins: Bulls with high $Profit® scores contribute to higher-quality offspring that are more efficient in converting feed, grow faster, and produce better carcass quality. These traits all lead to reduced costs and increased returns for producers.

Reduced Production Costs: Feed is one of the largest costs in beef production. Bulls with high feed efficiency can help reduce feed costs by producing more weight per unit of feed. Additionally, selecting for reproductive success and longevity means fewer replacement animals are needed, reducing overall herd management costs.

Adaptability to Market Shifts: The $Profit® index helps producers select bulls that are not only profitable in the present but are also adaptable to future market trends. Whether it’s responding to changing consumer preferences for beef quality or meeting sustainability demands, high $Profit® bulls are a smart investment for navigating future industry challenges.

IMPORTANCE TO THE BEEF INDUSTRY

The $Profit® index is essential to the future of the beef industry because it helps producers to adopt more sustainable and efficient practices. As the global population grows and demand for beef increases, the industry must find ways to meet that demand while reducing resource use and maintaining profitability.

By using genetic selection tools like the $Profit® index, beef producers can improve the efficiency of their operations. The focus on feed efficiency, reproductive success, and animal longevity helps produce more beef with fewer resources, which is crucial as the industry faces pressure to produce sustainably in a world of limited resources.

Moreover, the system helps producers align their operations with consumer expectations for highquality, responsibly produced beef. By selecting for superior carcass merit and growth efficiency, producers can meet market demands for premium beef while improving their bottom line.

The $Profit® index is an invaluable tool for modern beef producers who want to maximize profitability and sustainability. By choosing high $Profit® bulls, producers can improve herd performance, reduce costs, and contribute to the long-term health of the beef industry. The system offers a clear path forward in an increasingly competitive and resourceconscious market, ensuring that the beef industry remains strong and profitable for generations to come.

Angus Bulls

More Marbling • Less Feed

Meinders Stock Farms

Lot 1

Longmire G343L - GG022 Grandson THE #1 $PROFIT ANGUS BULL IN THE DATABASE! The only bull in the breed with his unique combination of Marbling, Ribeye and low DMI! He will sire some of the best females you have ever owned AND the best steers you have ever fed! Check out the 410 $Feeder! We will collect and use this bull.

Meinders Stock Farms

Woodhill Kossuth K147

5 WOODHILL KOSSUTH K147

Meinders Stock Farms

8 MSF KOSSUTH G029M

9 MSF KOSSUTH G014M

10 MSF KIOWA G024M

11 MSF KOSSUTH G021M

Meinders Stock Farms

MSF JOURNEYMAN G032M

13 MSF KOSSUTH G025M

15 MSF KIOWA G018M

Meinders Stock Farms

16 MSF SWAGGER G034M

18 MSF DARKHORSE G036M

17 MSF KIOWA G027M

19 MSF FINISHLINE G016M

Charolais

Meinders Stock Farms

Lot 20

20 MSF MARBLE JACK P043M

KC JACK 0891P

Maternal Brother to MSF Kinnick & Leachman Margin.

a 14.6 inch Ribeye! #1 Marbling Char. Homo Polled.

Marble Jack is the PA Free, Homo Polled KC Jack son we have all been looking for! Currently the #6 Marbling KC Jack son in the breed and his 145 IMF ratio has not been included yet! His donor dam, LCoC Ms America CP051, has produced two AI sires already and Marble Jack should be the third!

MSF Kinnick P041K - Mat Brother to Marble Jack

LCoC Ms America CP051 - Dam of Marble Jack

Meinders Stock Farms

Lot 21

21 MSF JACK P041M

22 MSF TANK P054M

23 MSF TANK P044M

24 MSF JACK P042M

25 MSF THREAT P057M

MSF JACK P053M

SimAngus Bulls

Meinders Stock Farms

28 MSF2 231A M016M

Meinders Stock Farms

JAGGER

Meinders Stock Farms

33 MSF2 231A S083M

34 MSF2 BALD EAGLE M055M

Lot 33

35 MSF2 BALD EAGLE M018M

Lot 34 Lot 35

JAILBREAK

37 MSF2 KRAKEN M001M

Meinders Stock Farms

38 MSF2 HARMONY M010M

39 MSF2 KINSMAN M045M

40 MSF2 AUTHORITY M080M

Lot 40

41 MSF2 HUCKLEBERRY M040M

CLRS Huckleberry 8307H

42 MSF2 HUCKLEBERRY M056M

43 MSF2 OLD TOWN ROAD S716M

Meinders Stock Farms

44 MSF2 OLD TOWN ROAD M054M

45 MSF2 OLD TOWN ROAD M044M

Breeding Season Guarantee!

Effective Sept 1st, 2021

Meinders Stock Farms is offering a 90 day breeding season guarantee, starting the first day of turnout, on all bulls that we sell. This guarantee will cover your purchased bull(s) against death, injury, infertility, and loss of use. If, during the first season, you lose the use of your Meinders bull for whatever reason, we will give you a credit towards the purchase of a new bull. We only ask that your herd veterinarian provide a written statement describing the death, injury, or infertility. If the bull in question can be salvaged, we would like you to keep the salvage value, and a credit will be issued, less the salvage amount you receive for the bull. If the bull is turned out for breeding, then the credit will be given at 75% of the original purchase value (less any salvage value). All claims must be made within 1 year from the date of purchase and cannot exceed the greater of 2 bulls per invoice or 15% of the total invoice.

Example 1: Your $5,000 bull dies before you turn him out to breed. You receive a full credit of $5,000. (Purchase Price - $0 Salvage - $0 Use).

Example 2: Your $5,000 bull injures his scrotum after you pull him from the cows. You sell him for $1000 in salvage. You receive a credit of $2,750 ($5000 purchase - $1000 salvage - $1250 usage).

Requirements for claims:

1. All claims must be made within 365 days of purchase.

2. A veterinary statement regarding the circumstances is required.

3. A verbal agreement from Meinders Stock Farms is required prior to a bull being sold for salvage. Documentation of the salvage value of the bull, including identification of the bull on the sale barn ticket, that corresponds to the bulls Meinders identifications (ear tag or metal clip) is also required.

This credit can be used for the purchase of bulls, females, semen, and/or embryos from Meinders Stock Farms. If the credit is not used within 24 months of the date of issuance, then it will expire.

Note: Guarantee will be revoked on all bulls that are not paid for within 30 days of invoice date.

“Our cows check all the boxes!“

Perfect uddered first calf heifer with a bull calf that weaned off at 650 pounds! He’s also top 1% for Weaning Weight, Ribeye, Marbling, Feed:Gain and $Profit! Later to be named, Leachman Jaguar S001J.

“Half of our calf crop is sold as breeding bulls or retained as replacement heifers. In 2023, the remaining steers and heifers, who were primarily Stabilizer sired, graded 29% Prime, 28% CAB, 43% Choice, and 0% Select! They did that with a 3.16 Yield Grade and a 931 carcass weight average.”

- Gary Meinders

Leachman TL BottomLine G385E out breeding cows at Meinders Stock Farms. At $25943 $Profit and $106 $Ranch, he is one of the most unique Angus bulls in the breed. He’s

Gary, Hunter, Dale, Hayden, Zach & Jake Meinders

“We feed efficiency test 100% of our bull calves and replacement heifers.”

“Feed consumption is the #1 driver of cost in the cow herd and by improving the feed efficiency in our herd, we can run more cows on less acres.”

– Zach Meinders

In our SmartFeed Bunks, we can measure individual feed intake, feed:gain, and average daily gain so we can identify the most efficient cattle.

Leachman MSF Game Time P046H sold for $20,000 to ABS Global and Ankony Farms in the 2021 Leachman Fall Harvest Sale. Game Time was special from day one! Huge birth weight to yearling weight spread and a big 263 Terminal Sire Index!

Leachman MSF Finish Line G030H sold for $12,000 to Chris Grotegut in the 2021 Leachman Fall Harvest Sale. Finish Line was the best Angus bull raised at Meinders Stock Farms in 2020 and boasts a $27884 $Profit!

Tenley Meinders, the next generation, learning the ropes!

Open Yearling Heifers

Angus • SimAngus • Charolais

Meinders Stock Farms

48 MAGIC MG022

49 MSF BLACKBIRD MG516

Meinders Stock Farms

50 MSF EVERELDA MG332

51 MSF JUNE MG038

52 MSF ELLA MG029

Meinders Stock Farms

Lot 54

54 MSF SHANNA MP025

55 MSF SHANNA MP080

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MSF2 SONYA MM002

Meinders Stock Farms

Lot 58

MSF2 JACKY MS718

Very interesting pair of heifers in MS718 & MM003. Both have near flawless EPD profiles. MS718 is the big broody kind while MM003 is the more attractive, powerful type. The $Ranch, $Feeder, & $Profit combinations these two have are hard to match!

Lot 59

Meinders Stock Farms

60 MSF2 JACKY MM048

61 MSF2 BELLA MS724

62 MSF2 RAINDANCE MS054

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64 MSF2 PRIDE MS066

65 MSF2 MOANA MS068

66 MSF2 CUTIE MM026

67 MSF2 LULU MS083

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68 MSF2 SONYA MM021

69 MSF2 MISTY MM057

70 MSF2 HAZEL MS112

How to Read the Catalog

1 MSF MARATHON G035M

27 MSF2 MIKE M017M

1. Breed Registration Number 2. Breed

4. Color: BLK=Black, BBK=Homozygous Black, BRC=Black Red Carrier, BWF=Black White Face, RED=Red, RWF=Red White Face, WHT=White, TAN=Tan, GRY=Gray.

5. P = polled. S = scurred. H = horned. PP = Homozygous Polled. PH = Heterozygous Polled, PHS = Heterozygous Polled & Scurrs.

6. Sex: Bull, Heifer, or Cow.

Scores

7. Actual Birth Weight

8. Adjusted Weaning Weight

9. Adjusted Yearling Weight

10. F:G is the pedigree estimated feed to gain EPD that predicts the feedlot efficiency of the bulls offspring. A negative number means that the bull’s progeny will feed more efficiently. Example: -0.50 means that the bulls progeny will require ½ pound less feed per pound of gain.

11. Intake: is an estimate of the amount of feed that the bull’s progeny will consume over a 112 day feeding period. It is expressed in pounds. Animals with higher intake will consume more throughout their life. Animals with lower intake will consume less.

12. Disposition: Our traditional score of 1 – 5 on disposition. Score 5 bulls are bulls you can walk up to and touch. Score 3 is about average historically for Meinders bulls. However, we are making a concerted effort to improve disposition, so most bulls score 3 or higher. The bulls scored 2.5 or 2 are nervous.

13. Fertility: Predicts the number of calves that a bull’s daughters will have in the first 8 years of their life. This is an early release of information from Zoetis. Validation is still underway to confirm the efficacy of this EPD.

14. CE: Calving Ease is the predicted calving ease if you use the bull on heifers. If there is a number in the brown box, this indicates the breed calculated calving ease direct EPD. In addition, we provide our Leachman estimated calving star system. ***** The easiest calving bulls in the industry. **** Use on smaller heifers with minimal assistance needed *** Use on larger heifers with some assistance expected.

15. Growth: This is a score from one star to five stars, where five stars means maximum growth.

16. Maternal: This is an estimate of maternal efficiency, NOT milk. It includes $Ranch, Udder EPD and Fertility EPD as the basis for the Star system. The bulls are scored from one star to five stars. Five Star bulls will produce some of the most profitable, good uddered cows in the industry.

17. Feedlot: This looks at all of the post weaning traits including gain, conversion, carcass weight, and carcass merit. Scored from one star to five stars, where five stars would produce maximum overall value in your feeder calves.

18. Phenotype: A combination of eye appeal and overall kind. Scored from one star to five stars. Five star bulls are the best phenotypic bulls in the sale (in our opinion)! Two star bulls are less attractive visually than average.

19. Feet: Is an estimate of the claw shape of an animal’s feet. The bulls are

scored on a 1 to 5 scale. Bulls that are 5 and 4 Star for Feet should improve your herds feet and have a low incidence of claw issues himself. One star bulls should be used in a terminal breeding program.

20. Udder EPD: This EPD assesses the bag attachment and teat size of the bull’s daughters. Bulls with 5 & 4 stars will improve the udder quality in your herd!

Breed EPDs

21. Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.

22. Birth Weight EPD (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

23. Weaning Weight EPD (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

24. Yearling Weight EPD (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

25. Yearling Height EPD (YH), is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height, expressed in inches, compared to that of other sires.

26. Scrotal Circumference EPD (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires.

27. Heifer Pregnancy (HP), is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first-calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction and the EPD is reported in percentage units.

28. Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.

29. Maternal Milk EPD (Milk), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires

30. Mature Weight EPD (MW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.

31. Carcass Weight EPD (CW), expressed in pounds is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

32. Marbling EPD (Marb), expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

33. Ribeye Area EPD (REA), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

34. Fat Thickness EPD (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Angus Indexes

35. Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences from conception to weaning with the underlying breeding objective assuming individuals retain their own replacement females within herd and sell the rest of the cull female and all male progeny as feeder calves. The model assumes commercial producers will replace 25% of their breeding females in the first generation and 20% of their breeding females in each subsequent generation. Traits included are as follows: calving ease direct, calving ease maternal, weaning weight, milk, heifer pregnancy, docility, mature cow weight, claw set and foot angle.

36. Beef Value ($B), a terminal index, expressed in dollars per carcass, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for postweaning and carcass traits. This terminal index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot phase and market these animals on a carcass grid. Traits included in the index are as follows: yearling weight, dry-matter intake, marbling, carcass weight, ribeye area and fat.

37. Combined Value ($C), an index, expressed in dollars per head, which includes all traits that make up both Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) and Beef Value ($B) with the objective that commercial producers will replace 20% of their breeding females per year with replacement heifers retained within their own herd. The remaining cull heifer and steer progeny are then assumed to be sent to the feedlot where the producers retain ownership of those cattle and sell them on a quality-based carcass merit grid.

Simmental Indexes

35. Stayability (STAY), percent of daughters remaining in the cow herd at 6 years of age.

36. All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield.

37. Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.

Charolais Index

35. Terminal Sire Index (TSI) is a formal method of combing EPD’s –BW, WW, YW, REA, CW, MARB and FAT – into one single value on which to base selection decisions. TSI uses estimates of the genetic relationships between traits with an economic default value based on three year rolling USDA data.

Leachman Indexes

38. $Ranch EPD: This Leachman profit index that predicts weaning profitability based on calving ease, weaning weight, maternal milk, cow cost, and FERTILITY. Based on producing 100 calves. This EPD assumes a slide on calf prices of $10 / cwt.

39. $Feeder: This number is expressed in terms of the bull’s added value to the sale price of your feeder calves. It is expressed in dollars per head. Thus when comparing a +100 bull vs. a +50 bull, we expect the first bull to sire calves worth $50 per head more at weaning (regardless of their weight).

40. $Profit™ EPD: One, simple, proven number that gives each trait a weight according to its impact on profit.

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In Memory of Wilbert Meinders

Wilbert Meinders was born on April 12, 1929, on the family farm in German Township, Kossuth County, lowa, to Henry and Nellie (Riekens) Meinders. He attended German #1 country school with three in his class & twelve other students. Wilbert witnessed electricity coming to the area in 1941-1942 as he watched the poles go up on his walk to his country school.

Growing up on the family farm, he helped his Dad with the family chores. His first summer job was when he was 16 years old. He was shocking & thrashing oats & he earned $1.25/hour. Later he worked for a neighbor at $120/month.

Wilbert was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War in 1951, serving with the 25th Infantry Division Service Company in both North & South Korea & earning CIB (Combat Infantry Badge) with two overseas bars. He also received the following awards & decorations: Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, & Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant. He was honorably discharged in 1959, after spending six years in the Army Reserves.

Wilbert married Gertrude Harms on February 5, 1957, at Ramsey Reformed Church. They began their married life farming in German Township, Kossuth County. They were blessed with five children: Gary, Gary’s twin Gale, Dale, Janet, and Bruce.

His first tractors were an M Farmall 1944 model & a John Deere A 1946 model. Wilbert & Gert enjoyed farming on their Century Farm (2002) near Buffalo Center, taking care of cattle, hogs, & chickens, along with raising corn & soybeans.

(L to R) Scott, Dale, Harlan Harms, & Grandpa Wilb Wilb, Gary, Dale, Bruce & Janet on their 4020 (1967)

Wilbert died Friday, September 6, 2024. He was 95.

When I think about my Grampa Wilb, I see his white truck coming down the gravel road, driving out from town to see what me & the guys are up to. If we were lucky, he would pull in & chat for a while. We were quick to stop working, excited to hear what he had to say. He was full of great advice & stories of how the job was done in his time. He would never stay long because he didn’t want to keep us from working! He had a great sense of humor & would laugh about some of the struggles he had working on the farm. He had several funny stories. One about the time they poured diesel down rat holes under the corn crib & lit a match. Flaming rats came running out heading for the barn & they had to chase them down with shovels. Another about a time his brother had to bury a dead horse. He dug the hole & rolled the horse in. Turns out the hole wasn’t deep enough & the horse’s legs stuck straight up out of the ground...so he went and got the saw. I am so lucky to have had my Grandpa around for 33 years of my life. We are so grateful for the opportunities he gave my family to be successful in farming for generations to come. The knowledge, experience & land he acquired over his lifetime was & is key to our every day way of life. We all miss you Grandpa & we know you are watching over us every day up in heaven.

-Zach Meinders

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