Roche Ranches 22nd Annual Sale by LivestockDirect

Welcome to the 22nd Annual Roche Ranches Bull Sale. We sincerely appreciate everyone who has supported our program over the years. Your trust in our genetics and confidence in our program means a great deal to our family, and we are grateful to each of you who has purchased bulls from us and allowed us to be a part of your ranching success. There has never been a more exciting time to be in the cattle business. The market is incredibly strong, with record prices for calves, cull bulls, and cull cows—levels we have never seen before. We feel fortunate to be involved in this industry alongside so many hardworking cattlemen and women.

We would also like to recognize the generations who came before us and helped build the foundation we stand on today. A special thank you goes to Grandpa and Grandma Hadfield, Grandpa and Grandma Doug and Doris Roche, and to our dad for taking the leap and purchasing the ranch in Utah in 1992. We also owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to J.D. Harris, who believed in our father and helped provide the financing when the banks wouldn’t. Without his faith and support, we would not be here today.

We are incredibly grateful for the hardworking men who help keep our ranch running every day. Our Peruvian and Mexican crew are the backbone of our operation, and we want to extend a sincere thank you to Gonzalo, Pedro, Alfredo, Eddie, Lorenzo, and Abel. Their dedication and work ethic make a tremendous difference in the success of our operation.

We also want to thank the members of our family who work together to keep everything moving forward. Ranching is truly a family effort, and we are grateful for the support, sacrifice, and commitment each member brings to the ranch.

A special thank you goes to Tyton Roche for his dedication and service during his mission in Brazil. We are grateful for the work he did there and are thankful to have him back home with us. Most importantly, we thank God for His countless blessings. He has blessed us with this land, with the gospel of Jesus Christ, and with the moisture and resources we need to sustain our cattle and sheep. Without His hand in all of it, none of this would be possible.

As ranchers, we believe long-term success comes from working with nature rather than against it. Paying attention to our grass, range conditions, and natural resources is the key to building a sustainable operation. Gross income may look good on paper, but it is net income and long-term stewardship that keep ranches in business for generations.

Another point we emphasize in our program is the level of selection behind these bulls. We keep only the top 10% of our male calf crop as bulls. That level of selection ensures that only the very best make it into this sale, providing our customers with genetics designed to move their herds forward.

Finally, we want to thank all our customers—both longtime buyers and those new to our program. Many of you have supported us for nearly two decades, and we are deeply grateful for your loyalty and trust. We stand behind these bulls 100%, and if there is ever a problem, we will make it right.

We look forward to seeing you at the sale and visiting with everyone. Thank you again for your continued support, and here’s to another great year in the cattle business.

Sincerely,

Roche Ranches

Jeff,

Justin, and Dusty “Hootie” Roche

TERMS:

Terms of the sale are cash or check unless other arrangements are made with Roche Ranches offering the luxury to hold debt until the fall calf sales and provide free delivery of bulls to a central location up to 400 miles.

Bidding:

All animals will sell as single lots to the highest bidder. Any disputes or challenges regarding bids will be settled by the auctioneer, whose decision is final.

risk:

All animals are at the owner’s risk prior to the sale and become the property of the buyer as soon as the animal is declared sold by the auctioneer. At that time, the buyer assumes all risk.

announcements:

Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over any printed matter and any other announcements.

liabilities:

Although incidents at livestock sales seldom occur, everyone attending this sale does so at their own risk. The owners and employees assume no liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of an accident, bodilly injury, theft, act of God, errors in catalogs or omissions, or percentage verification. We try to keep the most accurate records possible and have bull-tight fences, but on a rare occasion, accidents of breeding occur that we are not aware of or cannot control. We will do everything we can to determine the correct percentage, but we cannot guarantee it.

absentee bidding:

If you are unable to attend the sale but would like to bid on the lots offered, we encourage you to call prior to sale day. Bids will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.

trucking:

All trucking is the buyer’s responsibility, but we will help you make arrangements. Every effort will be made to minimize costs to the buyer. We will deliver the bulls to a central location, up to 400 miles, for free.

guarantee:

Every bull has been tested for Trich and semen evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. We will guarantee the bulls sold in this sale to be fertile at the time of sale.

health:

Every bull in this sale, to the best of our knowledge, is free of any disease and will be eligible for interstate transport. All bulls were Dectomaxtreated. They have been vaccinated twice for Enforce 3 IBR, BVD, BRSV, 8-Way Blackleg, One Shot Pasteurella, plus.

contract:

The above Terms and Conditions of this sale shall constitute a contract between the buyer and seller an be equally binding on both. Animals that are resold follwing the sale shall constitute a separate transaction, and the rights and obligations of the two parties connected thereto are not covered by these terms and conditions.

viewing the auction online:

The auction will be broadcast online at Bid.SuperiorLivestock.com and the pre-recorded videos will be hosted there prior to and on sale day. Yu do not need an account or username just to watch the auction.

Onine Bidding:

Go to Bid.SuperiorLivestock.com for Superior’s new online bidding platform. If you wish to bid online, you will need to create an account. If you have no registered there before you must create an account, request a buyer number (there is no registrtion required just ot watch the auction.) Once registered, you will be able to bid online with the largest and most trusted cattle marketing entity in North America.

turn in bids over the phone:

This is Superior’s suggested bidding method for anybody who does not have consistent, high-speed internet. You still must register an account at Bid.SuperiorLivestock.com and request a buyer number, and upon doing so, you will see the bid line phone number. Just watch the auction online and call in atleast two lots ahead of the lot you are looking to bid on. FOR HELP WITH REGISTRATION OR ANY PART OF THE BIDDING PROCESS, PLEASE CALL SUPERIOR AT 1-800-422-2117. sale

Livestock Auction – Willard, Utah

We will be offering 30 to 50 head of 2 to 4-year-old cows, many pairs, and heavy-breds. All these cows will be bred by Roche Ranches’ herd bulls, and a select few will be AI-bred. These cows are for sale based solely on frame size. They are a tick larger than our operation needs and will mature into 1,300–1,400 lb. cows. They have foraged most of their lives and have been fed very few times. These cattle have learned to range out and make a living with what your range will provide. They are short grass and graze brush cattle. The pairs will have matching tag numbers, and calves will be slick and non-vaccinated. Bred cows will be confirmed pregnant by Dr. Ira Mickelsen and will sell in groups according to pregnancy status. All cows will be poured and will have received a modified live Vibrio/Lepto shot and 8-way. Bid confidently on a really nice set of cows that have their whole life ahead of them.

The cattle in this year’s offering are 100% ranch-raised, one-iron cattle that have been turned out and expected to make a living their entire lives. These cows have been developed under real range conditions. In fact, the cattle in this year’s offering have not been fed anything all winter — even the Utah cows never received a lick of hay. They are hardy, practical cows that know how to forage and take care of themselves.

Roche Ranches Bull Sale 2026 - IGENITY DNA Explanation

We’ve incorporated IGENITY DNA testing into this year’s offering because we believe it gives a more accurate and reliable evaluation of each bull than traditional EPDs. Instead of relying strictly on pedigree and reported data, this testing evaluates the bull’s actual DNA. That gives us a clearer picture of how each bull is truly built genetically.

What we’ve been really pleased with is how well the results line up with what we’re already seeing and measuring. The bulls we’ve identified as strong calving ease prospects, growth bulls, and long-lasting cattle are reading very similarly in their DNA profiles. That gives us a lot of confidence that the numbers are matching real-world performance. We feel like this adds another level of accuracy to our program. It helps us make better predictions, and it should help you make more informed decisions when selecting bulls. To be honest, we’ve never been completely sold on traditional EPDs from the breed associations. We feel like this DNA data is more direct, more consistent, and easier to understand.

How to Read the Scores: Most traits are scored on a scale (typically 1–10). Each number represents a real genetic difference between bulls.

Real-World Examples:

Weaning Weight: Each one-point difference is worth roughly 6–8 pounds per calf at weaning. So a bull scoring a 6 compared to a 4 could add about 12–16 pounds at weaning.

Average Daily Gain: Higher-scoring bulls can add roughly 0.1 to 0.2 pounds more per day, which can result in 20–30 extra pounds over a feeding period.

Stayability (STAY): Stayability represents the likelihood that a bull’s daughters stay in the herd and remain productive over time. A difference of 3 points (for example, a 7 vs a 4) can represent roughly an 8–12% increase in daughters remaining productive in the herd longer (typically through 5–6 years of age). In practical terms, that means more daughters staying in production, fewer replacements needed, and lower long-term costs. It’s not exact every time, but it gives a very practical way to compare bulls and understand what those scores mean in real dollars.

We hope this added information gives you more confidence in your buying decisions, and we truly appreciate your support of our program.

ROCHE RANCHES - BCHF (BOVINE CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE) SUMMARY

What is BCHF?

Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF), sometimes referred to as brisket disease, occurs when cattle develop high blood pressure in the lungs. This pressure can cause enlargement and eventual failure of the right side of the heart. Symptoms may include swelling in the brisket, labored breathing, poor performance, and sometimes sudden death.

Why Roche Ranches Tested for BCHF

Genomic testing can identify DNA markers associated with increased or decreased risk of heart failure in cattle. By testing our bulls, Roche Ranches can identify animals with more favorable genetic profiles for heart and lung health. This information allows our customers to make more informed breeding decisions, particularly in regions where cattle are exposed to environmental stress such as higher elevations.

Why It Matters for High-Altitude Ranchers

Producers running cattle in mountain environments often face greater risk of brisket disease. Selecting bulls with lower BCHF EPD values may help improve altitude adaptation, reduce the risk of heart failure, and produce cattle with stronger heart and lung function. Feedlots have also seen increasing attention given to this trait because large, fast-growing cattle can sometimes experience heart failure under certain conditions. By selecting bulls with favorable BCHF genetics, ranchers can help produce cattle that remain healthier throughout the entire beef production chain.

BCHF SCORE GUIDE:

<0 = EXCELLENT (LOWEST GENETIC RISK) - 0-1 = GOOD (FAVORABLE GENETICS) - 1-2 = ACCEPTABLE (MODERATE

TOP 30 PRODUCTION BULLS

This list identifies the bulls in the offering with the strongest genetic potential for growth and pounds of calf at sale time. These bulls rank highest when combining three key IGENITY® growth traits:

• Weaning Weight (WW) – genetic potential for heavier calves at weaning

• Average Daily Gain (ADG) – the ability for calves to gain weight efficiently each day

• Yearling Weight (YW) – genetic potential for overall growth through the yearling stage

The IGENITY scoring system uses a 1–10 scale, where 5 represents the national database average. The IGENITY database includes DNA information collected from many of the most progressive seedstock and commercial cattle herds in the country, including some of the most respected cow herds in the beef industry. Because of this, scores above 5 represent genetics that are above average compared to some of the top cattle populations in the nation. While genomic testing cannot guarantee performance in every environment, these bulls represent the cattle in the Roche Ranches offering the strongest DNA indicators for growth and pounds of calf according to their IGENITY genomic profile.

TOP 30 CARCASS BULLS

This list highlights the bulls in the offering with the strongest genetic potential for carcass value. The ranking combines four IGENITY carcass traits that influence beef quality and yield.

• Marbling (MARB) - genetic potential for higher quality grades

• Ribeye Area (REA) - muscling and red meat yield

• Tenderness (TEND) - likelihood of producing more tender beef

• Hot Carcass Weight (HCW) - genetic potential for heavier carcasses.

The IGENITY scoring system uses a 1–10 scale where 5 represents the national database average. The IGENITY database includes DNA information from many of the most progressive seedstock and commercial cattle herds in the country, including some of the most respected and high-performing cow herds in the beef industry. Because of this, scores above 5 represent genetics that are above average compared to some of the best cattle populations in the nation. Bulls that rank high for these traits are expected to sire calves that produce high-quality, well-muscled carcasses with greater value on the rail.

TOP 30 heifer bull candidates

These are the Top 30 heifer bull candidates in the Roche Ranches offering according to DNA testing, based on a combination of IGENITY® Birth Weight (BW) and Calving Ease Direct (CED) scores. The IGENITY scoring system uses a 1–10 scale, where 5 represents the national database average. The IGENITY database includes DNA information from many of the most progressive seedstock and commercial cattle herds in the country, including some of the most respected cow herds in the beef industry. Because of this, scores above 5 represent genetics that are above average compared to some of the top cattle populations in the nation. For heifer bull selection, lower BWs indicate genetics for lighter birth weights while higher CED scores indicate improved calving ease. While no genetic test can guarantee calving ease in every situation, these bulls rank as the strongest heifer bull candidates in the offering based on their DNA profile. They represent the bulls most likely to transmit favorable calving ease genetics according to the IGENITY genomic evaluation.

TOP 30 cow maker candidates

The IGENITY Maternal Index is designed to identify bulls that are most likely to sire productive, long-lasting daughters that raise strong calves. The index combines several traits related to fertility, longevity, and calf performance. Key traits that influence this index include stayability, heifer pregnancy, calving ease, milk, and calf growth. Bulls with higher Maternal Index scores are more likely to sire daughters that stay in the herd, breed consistently, and raise strong calves year after year. The IGENITY scoring system uses a 1–10 scale where 5 represents the national database average. This database includes DNA information from many of the most progressive seedstock and commercial cow herds in the country, including some of the most respected and high-performing herds in the industry. Because of this, scores above 5 represent genetics that are above average compared to some of the best cattle populations in the nation. The bulls listed below represent the strongest maternal genetics in the Roche Ranches offering. Their Maternal Index scores rank well above the national database average, indicating a strong likelihood of producing productive, long-lasting daughters.

square b true north 8052

COLEMAN CHARLO 0256

S A V RAINFALL 6846

S A V BLACKCAP MAY 4136

OF CONANGA 1209

OF CONANGA 9703

A true go-to sire for delivering highly desirable females with outstanding maternal design and reliable calving ease. His daughters are the real deal - they are generating rave reviews and high customer satisfaction across the country for their productivity and their kind. They are big bodied, slick haired and easy fleshing with good udder quality.

CCR BOULDER 1339A

Boulder’s pleasing phenotype, maternal capabilities and end product merit have made him one of the highest used bulls across all breeds at ABS. Big time customer satisfaction bull that sires easygoing, easy to like progeny in a time tested package. He will moderate frame, add flesh and muscle in one generation.DNA tested homozygous black, homozygous polled, 1/2 SM,

REDHILL 672X X004 231A

GW PREDESTINED 701T

GW STEP OUT 672X

GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 832P

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS PREM BEEF X004 GW MISS QUARTER 528U

Known for 1% STAY (Stayability) and producing “bred in” longevity, with a dam still in production at 12 years old and a granddam at 13. He is described as a “cow maker” and a “big time spread bull,” offering calving ease while maintaining performance. Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled.

schooley standout 27g

COWBOY CUT 5048Z

BEAUTY QUEEN 420 B

MISS 1407 P146

Standout has established himself as the calving ease expert. At over 90% accuracy he ranks in the top 10% for BW, making him a safe bet for heifers. He is a highly proven commodity for added phenotype, extra docility and a Calving Ease package. Standout daughters in production are productive cows that are moderate framed, good uddered and very docile. He sires ideal cows for every operation!

CCR BOULDER 1339A

schooley standout 27g

j6 mashona 8130

This bull is an absolute machine. At 6-years-old, he continues to work in both spring- and fallcalving herds on Clear Creek Ranch in Winnemucca, NV. We get approximately 100 head of calves sired by this bull every year, and they are 100% marketable and good. We have kept over 70 head of his daughters; they are some of our best range cows, and many are coming with their 3rd calf. We love them. J6 Mashona 8130 is 100% black and polled but will throw an occasional red or scurs.

j6 south poll 0173

This dark red bull is a physical athlete, sitting on a perfect set of feet and legs. Bull has remarkable breeding ability and libido. Bull sires very easy-keeping daughters with tidy udders. His daughters are rationing over 100 on their progeny.

j6 rangemaster 0171

Black and polled with just the right amount of Beefmaster to make his calves really pop. Hardly a hint of the Beefmaster look in his progeny. Bull is incredibly long and sound. Daughters are rationing over 102 on weaning.

Top-selling bull in our 2013 sale. This bull only gets better with time. Consistency is this bull’s strong suit; he never has a throwaway. With over 70 head of direct daughters in production. This bull is one of the best we have ever used for raising good, honest, hard-working cattle for our dry, arid rangelands.

Soxey is a 7-year-old herd sire that has spent his entire life roaming the Nevada desert and is still as spry as Bill Clinton on Epstein Island. His dam produced him at 15-years-old. Logevity and productivity built into this bull.

j6 mashona 8130

Lots 1–21 represent one of the strongest sets of two-year-old bulls we have ever offered. We are excited for you to evaluate this outstanding group. All bulls have been trich and semen tested by Dr. Ira , ensuring their fertility and readiness for the upcoming breeding season.

These bulls were developed the way range bulls should be—by working as yearlings, primarily in the Nevada desert and on our Utah ranch. This experience has proven their ability to handle rugged conditions and large pastures. With their strong structure, hard feet, and added maturity, we confidently recommend them for a 40:1 breeding ratio.

It’s important to emphasize that these bulls are not leftovers from last year’s sale. They are some of our favorites from the 2022 calf crop and were intentionally held back to gain valuable experience working as yearlings. They were grazed outside until February 1st before receiving any harvested feed. Because of this, they may not appear as large as some two-year-old bulls offered elsewhere, but they will be sounder, tougher, and better suited to cover more cows over time.

Bid with confidence on these top-tier 2-year-olds

J6 True North 274

A really solid purebred Angus bull to start off the sale with excellent numbers out of a really nice cow. According to his numbers, this bull should be very good for first-calf heifers.

J6 True North 266

We appreciate the quality of genetics Roche Ranches offers - cattle that are built right, good-minded, and made to go out and work in real ranch conditions.

Just as important as the cattle are the people behind them. The Roche family has always treated us like more than just customers - they’ve treated us like family, and that means a lot to us.

- Saige Sagers - 77 Ranch

out of a very deep rib, all black cow that is a really good mother.

J6 True North 4616

S A V Rainfall 6846

DOB: 3/2/24 Purebred Angus

Square B True North Elbanna Of Conanga 1209 J6 4616

Probably one of the most powerful, outstanding bulls in the sale. A really attractive, super nice bull. According to the DNA and his numbers, he should be a super calving-ease prospect.

J6 True North 908

S A V Rainfall 6846

DOB: 3/22/24 Purebred Angus

J6 908

Bull out of a 15-year-old cow that has been a really good, long-lasting producer. His weaning weight is a little lower because of the age of his dam, but she has a weaning weight ratio of 101 on 12 head of calves.

DMM Riptide 2Z

J6 Ripper 970

DOB: 3/20/24 Purebred Angus

Reich Ripper Reich Pride 68Z J6 970

A moderate frame bull out of a really good moderate frame cow that is out making a living in the Nevada desert. This bull was born and raised out in Nevada.

J6 True North 2110

frame bull with good looks.

J6 True North 231

A big-framed, powerful bull with plenty of performance. Best suited for cows due to a little more birth weight. Shows a touch of roan from the Beefmaster influence, but with True North being homozygous black he should not pass that color. A useful bull for operations wanting to add just a touch of Beefmaster while keeping strong growth.

J6 True North 054

A really nice blaze-faced bull. A homozygous black bull that works well for producers wanting to add just a touch of Beefmaster genetics while maintaining strong Angus performance.

One

J6 True North 259

J6 True North 2102

J6 True North 247

Black bull with a

J6 Standout 0174

that

J6 Standout 972

J6 Standout 299

Big powerful performance bull that is straight black and homozygous black by pedigree. He has excellent actual performance with a big weaning weight and strong test gain. A real performance bull in an all_black package.

J6 True North 146

One of the best all_around bulls in the sale for anyone wanting to add just a tick of Hereford genetics while keeping an all_black, homozygous black package. He comes from an outstanding cow and wintered outside until late February, yet still came in April in great shape and ready to go to work.

J6 True North 146 16

S A V Rainfall 6846

Full brother and twin to Lot 15. He was grafted onto another cow after birth but is genetically the same mating. Very similar type bull to Lot 15, the main difference being that he comes with a black white face.

Lot 16

J6 Ribeye 1051

One of the best all_around bulls in the sale. Extremely powerfully built, well muscled, and moderate framed like all of our Ribeye sons. We have sold around 40 Ribeye sons over the last ten years that have consistently averaged near the top of our sale, and with very little Ribeye semen left this is one of the last chances to get these genetics.

Lot 17

“We have dealt with the Roches for the last 10 to 12 years; their bulls have always lived up to our expectations. Their calving ease bulls that we’ve used have always worked well; very seldom have we had to pull a calf. It’s always a plus to know that if you have a problem, the Roches will correct it. I’m sure we will continue to use them in the future. Good calves in the spring, great calves in the fall!” - tracy and jan "Wilma" reese family

- Mickelsen land and livestock -

Ripper 1021

DOB: 3/23/24 3/4 AN 1/4 MASHONA DMM Riptide 2Z

An all_black, polled bull with tremendous rib shape and overall balance. Excellent choice for use on first_calf heifers. The small influence of Mashona genetics helps make tough range cows that go out and work while still producing black calves that look like SimAngus_type cattle.

- Lou and Teresa Andersen -

J6 Johnson 4636 19

Lots 19, 20, and 21 are bulls that we purchased from Doug Johnson who continues the Lassater Foundation Beefmaster genetics program. These bulls were used this year to clean up our bred heifers in Nevada.

J6 Johnson 4605 20

Lot 19

Another really solid Foundation Beefmaster bull from Doug Johnson’s program that continues the Lassater Foundation Beefmaster genetics. This bull is built right and can be used confidently on either heifers or cows.

Lot 20

J6 Johnson 4628

Lot 21

“Roche bulls are out of a moderate-sized range of cows that work for a living, just like mine do. They are structurally correct and developed slowly to moderate condition to maximize their longevity. Roche bulls will breed more cows for more years than their competitors, which gives me more bang for my bull-buying dollar.”

Lots 22–55 represent our long yearling bulls. These bulls were born in September and October of 2024, giving them a few extra months of age compared to most traditional yearling bulls. For producers who still want to use bulls in range associations or yearling bull programs, these bulls fit that window very well while offering a little more maturity and development.

These bulls were born and raised in the fall of the year and wintered on their mothers, which says a lot about the type of cows they come from. Their dams carried them through the winter and raised them outside without any harvested feed supplementation, demonstrating the kind of maternal strength and efficiency we expect from our cow herd.

Most of these bulls were raised in Nevada, where they were developed the way range bulls should be. Many of them ran on over 60,000 acres of rocky, arid desert country, allowing them to develop sound feet, structure, and durability in a tough environment. The remainder of the long yearling bulls were raised on our Utah ranch under similar practical ranch conditions. These bulls have been slowly and responsibly developed, allowing them to grow naturally without being pushed. Most of these long yearling bulls did not receive any harvested feed until January 1st, spending most of their development grazing under real ranch conditions.

All bulls will be semen tested and trich tested by Dr. Ira Mickelsen prior to the sale to ensure their fertility and readiness for the upcoming breeding season.

We really like offering this group of long yearlings because they provide additional maturity and size without the need to push them hard to reach breeding condition. As a result, they remain sound, durable, and ready to go to work.

These bulls should have no problem handling 35–40 cows per bull in a typical breeding environment.

J6 True North 142 22

DOB:

S A V Rainfall

Really attractive moderate frame bull. He is very slick haired and very good. Cattle that slick off early and carry slick hair are indicators of high fertility.

J6 True North 295 23

DOB: 9/15/24 Purebred Angus

S A V Rainfall

J6 True North 2135

DOB: 9/24/24 Purebred Angus

J6 True North 229 25

Stems from a slightly larger framed dam, but this bull displays incredible rib shape and capacity which will translate into daughters and sons that are able to convert feed in a more efficient way.

J6 True North 206 26

One of the best all-around bulls in the sale. Very attractive and one that will catch a lot of attention on sale day. Stems from a really good cow.

- Alfredo and his new 25th anniversary saddle -

tyton, jhett and "sis" -

charli and "ketchup"

hootie

J6 True North 2134

J6 True North 236

J6 True North 2111

This bull has a neat story. When he was a calf he was attacked by a coyote and his mother managed to fend the coyote off, but his right ear was mangled in the process. Despite that, he has developed into a really nice bull.

J6 True North 258

10/1/24

A bull that just really reads well on paper with very good indexes. He is a very attractive bull and comes from a long line of productive cows going back to the old 707 cow that was sired by Sitz Alliance 6595. Just a super good bull.

- Grandpa Lish, Hootie and Jeff RocheBesides everything in our lives, Grandpa Lish helped co-sign with hootie on his first Key Bank cattle loan in 1999 for his first semi load of cattle out of drought stricken Panguitch. Junior died this past year, and will be missed at the sale.

- CHARLI AND BUCK at Butte Valley Ranch South location near Rachel, NV -

- CARIBOU FORREST, IDAHO- Winnemucca ranch with Eddy and Percy workers

J6 Ripper 1027

If Bo Jackson were a bovine this might be his son. Super ripped, stout bull backed by a cow with a 103 weaning ratio on two calves.

J6

Raised on Clear Creek in Winnemucca Nevada where cattle

J6 Boulder 2140

J6 Boulder 28B

“We bought our first Roche Bull in 2025. He came back from the breeding season just as thick as the day we set him loose and bred 29 out of 32 heifers in 60 days. Now, that’s low maintenance! I appreciate the moderate frame, milk, and growth these bulls promote. If you want to build an efficient cow herd, you won’t go wrong buying here. I’ll be back in 2026.”

- CODY BUTLER

- CALlie, NASH, CARLY AND CODY BUTLER -

J6 True North 321

J6 Boulder 4601

J6 True North 2106

Slick

J6 South Pole 2169

J6 Boulder 214

J6 True North 2174

J6 True North 0158

Another bull that is super long and straight black with just a tick of South Poll. Goes back to Goldmine. His granddam weaned 11 calves with a 102 weaning ratio. A lot of cow power behind this bull.

Lot 43

J6 Mashona 4620

J6 MaShona 4646

This is a really nice quarter-blood Mashona bull. For anyone wanting to incorporate just a smidge of Mashona genetics he would be awesome and should work very well on first-calf heifers. He is slick haired and our Mashona cows are phenomenal range cows. The Mashona bull we use is straight black and polled so his calves will be very marketable with no extra ear and no extra sheath.

J6 Ribeye 9048

46 DOB: 10/11/24 1/2 Angus 1/4 Hereford 1/4 Beefmaster Ribeye J6 Ribeye 123 J6 123 x Jipsey Earl

Very similar bull to Lot 44, just with a little bit of Hereford to go along with the Machona. Lot 45 is out of a very good Hereford cross Trask cow.

Lot 46 is affectionately known on the ranch as Ricky and has been a favorite of Jhett and Buzz since he was born and continues to be so today. Pretty hard to put more muscle and gut in a moderate frame package than this bull.

“The first bull I bought for myself was a Roche bull. I have had several since. These bulls work hard and stay sound. The Roche family really helped me when our daughter was sick. I haven’t forgotten that.” -ty reeder

Lot 46

“We have built a herd with a strong Angus base and have found that using the Roche bulls has helped us build the maternal characteristics we need while selling a calf that the buyers want.” -jed mcmillian

J6 South Poll 252

This light red bull is out of an outstanding all-black first-calf heifer. That’s the reason why his weaning weight is a little lower than the others. He is out of a first-calf heifer and didn’t come in to get put on feed until almost the end of February. This bull has been wintered out all winter and is a really good calving-ease prospect.

J6 South Poll 4625

J6 Soxey 4634

This bull is straight black. He gets a little bit nervous when cornered but is respectful. A bull that can go out and handle a lot of cows in tough country, born and raised on 60000 acres in Winnemucca Nevada.

“There are a couple of things about the Roche bulls that I like; we seem to have fewer problems with soundness without giving up marketability. They have also been a cost-effective option for us.” - mason warr

“I like buying Roche cattle because of their moderate frame. I know their cows and bulls work. They are not babied. You always know what you get when you see it.”

J6 Soxey 414 50

J6 Soxey 691

DOB: 10/22/24 3/4 Sim 1/4

691 J6-614

He’s backed by a really nice SimAngus cow and this bull is almost an exact copy of his sire J6 Soxxy 691. This is a really attractive bull that should make a lot of friends on sale day.

Lot 50

J6 Soxey 4609

10/20/24 3/4

4609

Another really good black white face calf by our bull J6 SOXY 691 who will be turning seven years old this spring and has ran all seven years of his life out on the Nevada desert which is a testament to his durability and soundness.

J6 Soxey 4626

Don’t overlook the grandam of lots 49 50 51 and 52. J6 691 was a cow that produced until her 15th year of production and her production records were 13 head of weaned calves and a weaning ratio of 102.

Lot 52

J6 South Poll 288

J6 True North 24

This bull is a little behind his contemporaries for size and weight as he was accidentally bummed at about 60 days of age when the calf was shipped to Ririe and his mother was left home. He is a really good calf and a chance to get some sought-after genetics. His mother is a perfect-sized red Ribeye cow.

J6 Standout 318

This bull is out of a 13-year-old dam that has a weaning ratio of 101 on 11 head of calves. He is a really stout bull that will put a ton of performance into your cattle.

Lots 56-76 represent our yearling bulls. All bulls will be semen-tested and trich-tested by Dr. Ira Mickelsen, prior to the sale, to ensure their fertility and readiness for the upcoming breeding season.

These bulls were put on feed around January 1st on a high-roughage grower ration designed to allow them to develop naturally without being pushed. As you can see in the test gains, these bulls have been fed to average approximately 2 to 2ó pounds of gain per day, allowing them to grow and develop while maintaining soundness and longevity.

Lots 56-65 are a very special group, as they are all half-brothers sired by the ABS bull 231A. We absolutely love what these calves look like — their shape, muscle, and overall performance. They appear to be developing into moderate-framed cattle that still carry plenty of performance, which is exactly how their sire, 231A, reads both on paper and when evaluated visually. He is an extremely three-dimensional bull, and his sons are following right in his footsteps. We believe this group will be some of the favorites in the sale.

Lots 66-76 are yearlings born and raised in Nevada. Other than being handled a couple of times to record data and identify them, these bulls have spent their lives out on range and have had very little handling. Because of that, some of them may act a little nervous when sorted off alone. Buyers should understand these bulls have simply been raised in big country and have not been around people much. Once they are turned out and allowed to go to work, they will settle in and perform just fine.

These Nevada-raised bulls are extremely sound and durable, and they should easily handle 30-35 cows as yearling bulls.

J6 Brad 608

This bull is sired by a bull we sold to Brad Peterson four years ago that he absolutely loved. We had the opportunity to buy back a couple of his best bull calves and bought this one back along with another we are retaining for in-herd use. A really stout bull that will add performance.

J6 231A 267

This black white-faced bull is really good and stout. Our 231A calves have a ton of performance and look to

mendous

J6 231A 29F

All these 231A sired sons have super performance and are very stout. This bull just has a splash of a quarter Beefmaster from his half-blood Beefmaster mother.

Another really stout 231A son backed by a larger framed dam, so this bull should be a little bigger framed. If you are after performance and terminal oriented genetics this is your bull.

We have used Roche bulls since they started having a bull sale. These bulls have fit in well and become the foundation of our program. We appreciate the consistency we see in our calf crop each year! These bulls have always gone to work in harsh country. We have appreciated the relationship we have developed with the Roche family.

-Banks Bros. Partnership

J6 231A 201

J6 231A 2164

J6 231A 238

J6 231A 216

J6

J6 RangeMaster 4638

DOB: 2/28/25 1/2 Sim 1/4 Angus 1/4 Beefmaster

Special Focus

J6 Rangemaster 0171

Mytty in Focus J6 4638

Lots 66 through 76 are all Nevada-raised yearlings. They’ve only been handled a few times by people and are turned out 365 days a year on our Clear Creek Ranch. They don’t get much human interaction. These bulls do not like to be cornered or separated from the herd but they are respectful of fences and people. These yearling bulls are very sound-footed, athletic, and capable of handling a lot of cows and big country.

J6 RangeMaster 4623

J6 Rangemaster 0171 Mytty in Focus

4623

Another really good Nevada yearling bull. This

J6 RangeMaster 4614

These Nevada-raised yearlings come from cows that run in a large desert environment where over a thousand head calve unassisted. The mothering ability and survivability required in that kind of country weeds out the weak ones and leaves the kind that thrive in tough conditions.

J6 RangeMaster 4642

J6 RangeMaster 618

A really nice red white-face calf backed by a really good Ribeye daughter that sold a bull in last year’s sale for $7,000 to our good friends the Larsen family of Park

“Roche Bulls are probably the best value in our market. They combine superior durability with the emerging genetic gains in the industry.”

- Nancy McMillian

“At Roche Ranches, we stand behind our Bulls 100%. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, we will make it right.”

- Justin Roche

Another nice Nevada yearling with a good disposition and a really nice moderate-framed dam.

“We buy Roche bulls because they can work in any condition you throw at them. They’re very solid bulls that can keep their shape year round breeding cows and the neighbors cows if needed. They’ve got good feet and throw the pounds to calves and very easy keeping replacement heifers. We have used Roche bulls for many years and never have a problem, and if you do they make it right.”

- craig and conner holmgren

J6 RangeMaster 4643

J6 Rangemaster 0171 Mytty in Focus

4643

A bull that is very masculine and early maturing. Bulls that demonstrate masculinity at a young age are going to sire more masculine type sons and very feminine type cows.

J6 RangeMaster 4624

Another all-black, born and raised Clear Creek Nevada yearling bull backed by a dam that records a weaning ratio of 103 on three head of calves.

J6 RangeMaster 4615

J6 Rangemaster 0171

Very similar to his brothers, just a splash of white on his head. Lots 66 through 76 are sired by J6 Range Master 0171, a bull that is just incredible. He looks awesome all year round and his crossbred makeup with just a tick of Beefmaster does him a lot of good while still producing black, polled calves that look like SimAngus and are fully marketable.

Wayce

Hawkes

J6 Mashona 515

DOB: 2/26/25 1/2 Angus 1/4 Sim 1/4

Mashona

Mashona 8130

515

A straight red bull that ought to do just a bang-up job on heifers. He came light at birth and has a real calving-ease look. His dam is about a thousand-pound cow that hustles on the desert and does a tremendous job. She stems from our old matriarch cow J6-515, and this young cow looks so much like her that we tagged her the same number.

J6 RangeMaster 4632

A real cool blaze-face bull that is very slick haired and sheds extremely early. If your cows are not slicking off fast enough, keeping replacement daughters out of this bull should change that quickly. He is likely homozygous for the slick hair gene and should pass it along to his calves.

J6 RangeMaster 4617

“Here at Lakeview Ag, we have found strong value in purchasing Roche Ranches bulls, primarily for their maternal strength and long-term stability. The way these bulls are raised and developed translates directly into reliable performance in our herd. As a cow-calf operation that also retains ownership and finishes our own calves through harvest at True West, we depend on genetics that deliver from start to finish. Roche bulls help us produce top-tier calves that grow efficiently, finish well, and meet our standards on the rail. At the foundation of our operation is the goal of healthy calves, strong breedback, and lasting stayability - and we’ve found that Roche bulls consistently provide the balanced, well-rounded traits needed to succeed across every stage of prouction.”

- Russell Fehringer, Owner/Manager at Lakeview Ag and Livestock