Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch - 2014 Annual Bull Sale

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PRICKLY PEAR SIMMENTAL RANCH INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL BLACK & RED

SIMMENTAL • SIMANGUSTM & ANGUS SALE

FEBRUARY 1, 2014 • 1:00 PM • HELENA, MONTANA PRICKLY PEAR SIMMENTAL RANCH SALE BARN

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Dear Cattlemen, This year seemed to go by faster than ever before. I feel that the bulls and heifers are yet again a little better than last year’s.The consistency and uniformity of the herd has grown to the point where it is getting difficult to pick out the top bull calves. With our current herd size, we cut almost 60% this year.

We also have some great embryo calves out of our two donors.The purebred set is out of a SRS Preferred Beef cow that has proven herself as a top producer after being bred to 7 different sires ratioing 101 at birth and 102 at weaning.The half blood embryos are out of a super ER Black Cisco cow who ratioed 108 at birth and 104 at weaning.

We are also offering three great 2 year old bulls that were too young for last year’s cutoff, but too good not to be left as bulls.They were fed 5 lbs of pellets a day by hand and free choice hay until mid march and then turned out to pasture. In November they were brought back in and put on a hay only ration. We have slowly been adding a few fall calving cows and will increase this to around 50 head in the future to raise 18 month old bulls for the sale. Until then, we will probably continue to keep some outstanding young bulls over as 2 year olds Here at Prickly Pear we strive for longevity in our bulls. I have developed a program based on a 3lb per day gain so the bulls develop at a nice easy pace to insure lots of years of work.The ration is based on 3 percent of their body weight; starting with 5lbs of grain for the first 30 days and increasing to 10lbs a day the last 30 days with 120 days total on test.The week of the sale I back them down to 6lbs a day where they stay until we deliver them.

Again this year the RC Club King sired calves are some of the heaviest on test.The MCM Top Grade bulls just seemed to be getting better and better as the test continued. The SAV Homesteader bulls are true feed efficient cattle that just gain on little input and the Sitz Emblazon 9598 bulls are again very good.

We use our new herd sires extensively as a yearling, then back off as a two year old until we see how their progeny performs. Our Ellingson Blazer X37 bull has really impressed us. Although you don’t see many of his calves in this sale he has about 50 on the way for next year.

Remember we will have updated data, sale order, scrotal and ultrasound results available on a supplement sheet. If you can’t make it and need to bid on the phone, we are planning to stream a live video feed this year that you can call and log onto.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the sale.

Sincerely,Troy Wheeler Cattle Manager

Phone # 406-949-1754

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PRICKLY PEAR SIMMENTAL RANCH ANNUAL BLACK & RED

SIMMENTAL • SIMANGUSTM • ANGUS

SCHEDULE FRIDAY, January 31 All Day 6:00 PM

Cattle on Display Pre-Sale Party

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 8:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM

Cattle on Display Complimentary Lunch Sale

Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch Sale Barn (3/4 mi, east of main ranch) Sale Day Phones: 406-949-1754 – Troy 406-439-2360 – Gary 406-439-3675 – Sale Day Only Auctioneer – Roger Jacobs SALES REPRESENTATIVES John Goggins 406-698-4159

Jeff Thomas 406-581-8859

Roger Jacobs 406-698-7686

John Grande 406-572-3335

MOTELS Hampton Inn 406-443-5800 • Marriott Residence Inn 406-443-8010

AIRLINES Helena is serviced by Delta, United and Alaska Airlines.

Call us if you need a ride!

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Printed by 2 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-2778

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NEW CUSTOMERS For those of you that are new customers I just want to go over a few goals we strive for: #1 is disposition. I see a lot of people now are putting disposition codes in their catalogs. We take great pride in the disposition of our cattle, so you can assume they’re all very docile unless noted by us. #2 is retaining the growth while improving everything else we all want - calving ease, smaller birth weights, moderate frame size, good udders, feet, etc. Growth is one of Simmentals best assets. Some people are concentrating on birth weights so hard they are losing the growth advantage. #3 We concentrate more on calving ease and maternal calving ease than birth weights. All the bulls in the sale were unassisted at birth. #4 We also look at individual performance more than growth EPDs. The EPDs will change if the animal has the performance, but the animal won’t always perform just because he’s got good EPDs. For those of you that have never actually weighed a calf I urge you to do so a few times. I think you’ll be surprised. Every time we have visitors I make them guess and they are usually about 15 pounds light!

SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASES We guarantee all sight unseen purchases. Call ahead of time and we will go over the offering. You can leave a bid with us or a representative, or you may bid via the phone during the sale. You will be treated as though you are at the sale. Please call us if you need additional information.

GUARANTEE All bulls and females are guaranteed breeders. As our valued customers if you have any problems at all,let us help you solve them. Our livelihood depends on your satisfaction.

TRUCKING Trucking within 250 miles deliver free, otherwise guaranteed less than $350.00 per animal in continental USA. We give a $100.00 per bull discount if you haul your own bulls on sale day.

REMEMBER...

SIMMENTAL JUNIORS, 4-H OR FFA MEMBERS RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT VOLUME DISCOUNT...3% OFF WITH PURCHASE OF 5 OR MORE BULLS!!

DIRECTIONS TO THE RANCH FROM I-15: Take Custer Avenue exit (#194). Head East for a total of 3.1 miles. At the one mile mark it will reduce to a single lane and turn into Canyon Ferry Road. The sale facility will be just after a gravel pit pond on your right.

From the East on US 12: At The west end of East Helena turn right (N) by the Exxon Gas station. (first turn after the two stoplights) go North approximately two miles to a stoplight. Turn left (W) onto Canyon Ferry Road. Go about 3/8 of a mile, our sale facility is on the left.

From the West on US 12: Turn Left (N) at 3rd light (Henderson Street). Turn right (E) at stop sign in front of Fairgrounds(Custer). Continue East until you cross over I-15 and then use the directions from I-15 above.

GPS never works for me! The address is 2853 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602 if you want to use one.

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RETAINED SEMEN INTEREST The bull buyer will receive full possession, 100% salvage value, and 2/3 semen interest of any bull purchased in this sale (unless otherwise noted). This means we are retaining a 1/3 semen interest in these bulls. This semen interest is a royalty interest that entitles Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch to 1/3 of the revenues of any semen sold. PPSR semen interest remains even if the bull or any interest in the bull is sold to a third party. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that PPSR’s interest is upheld if semen is ever sold.

The buyer must also inform any third party of PPSR’s interest if the bull is ever sold. PPSR will not be responsible for expense related to semen collection or promotion of any bull purchased, unless a mutual agreement is reached prior to semen collection or promotion. Our retained semen interest also includes the right to collect semen on the bull at our expense and the buyer’s convenience.

ACTUAL SCROTAL MEASUREMENTS We do not believe in adjusted yearling scrotal measurements, therefore, all scrotal measurements are actual figures. Actual measurements will be taken on January 15, 2014. All bulls under 30 centimeters will be sifted regardless of age. The bull’s testicular size is an early indicator of puberty, which is passed on to their sons and daughters. Bulls with larger testicles service more cows and produce more semen, plus their daughter’s cycle at an earlier age and have a higher conception rate.

All bulls are measured, palpated and fertility tested by Dr. Deidre Loendorf-Ask,DVM prior to sale.

The scrotal measurements will be on a supplement sheet along with the carcass data.

Most testicular growth occurs from nine to twelve month of age. Remember to consider the age of the calf on January 15 when using these measurements.

Beef Improvement Federation Recommendation for Scrotal circumference Months of Age

12-14

15-20

21-30

30+

Excellent Good Poor

35 30-35 30

37 31-37 31

39 32-39 32

40 33-40 33

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SUGGESTED MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR YEARLING BULLS We are believers in the use of yearling bulls and feel it is one of the best years of their lives. It’s a time when the bulls are easy to manage and their only concern is breeding cows. We have found that yearling bulls that are managed carefully during the second year of their lives not only do well, but they will also perform better over time.

Below are some suggested guidelines for the care of yearling bulls: 1. Upon delivery to your ranch, keep yearling bulls separate from older bulls. Feed the yearling bulls a maintenance ration of 5-8 lbs. per head of grain and free choice hay. Reduce grain feed gradually so they are on straight hay or grass 2-4 weeks prior to breeding season.

2. When possible, try to limit the bulls to 45-60 days of pasture service the first year. At this time, or as soon as possible, remove the bulls to put them in separate pastures with plenty of good, quality grass.

3. It is best to feed yearling bulls separate from older bulls until after their second breeding season. This allowes them to achieve the growth and strength necessary to compete with older bulls for feed and space.

You will see the benefits of a litttle added cost and care of feeding a yearling bull by probably two or three more years of service from a well managed and healthy bull.

QUICK GUIDE TO ASA EPDs AND $ INDEXES Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires’ EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and –5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units). Key to using EPDs is knowing what units they are expressed in. For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, A would be expected to sire 15-pounds more weaning weight than B. If calving ease were the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we’d expect A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org. Listed below are the units ASA EPDs are expressed in: All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purposesire scenario. (See below for more details.)

Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat.

Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight.

Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers.

Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight.

Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters.

Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk.

Marbling (MRB): Marbling score.

Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth.

Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye.

Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a steak.

Stayability (STAY): Percent of daughters remaining in the cowherd at 6 years of age.

Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario. (See below for more details.)

Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.

Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.

Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score. $ Indexes: Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle. That’s where $ indexes come in. Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPDs and economics to estimate an animal’s overall impact on your bottom line. The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the following $ indexes: 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.

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

Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if you’re keeping replacements use API, if not, TI. Then, just as with EPDs, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another. For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a+50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes.

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REFERENCE SIRES AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION EPD SEARCH RESULTS Name ACC1 HUSTLER 2N ELLINGSON BLAZER X37 ELLINGSON DOMINATOR W905 GCF MR AMIGO IR REAL VALUE R218 PPSR DOUBLE THE BEEF 29W PPSR MONTANA KING 81Y RC CLUB KING 040R RCR WRANGLER S215 RFS RED IRON T20 RYMO ZING COAT R38Y SRS TEXT BOOK 50T SVR W817 TJ 57J THE GAMBLER TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J SRS RIGHT-ON 22R HTP SVF IN DEW TIME KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516

Breeds PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM PB SM

CE 14.5 14.2 17 10.7 9.6 11 12 10.3 10.8 10 10.8 12.3 15.1 8.3 19.6 10.7 15.6 11.4

BW 1.6 -1.7 0.3 0.5 4.2 1.4 -0.7 2.6 0.4 2.8 -0.1 0.3 -3.8 1.8 1.2 3.3 0.3 1.4

WW 64.7 61.4 68.9 70 59.9 66.9 80.8 80.3 68.5 76.5 58.1 63.5 41.6 63.3 70.4 62.3 61.1 76.1

YW 77 87.7 95.7 78.2 93.5 105 120.1 117.7 99.9 105.7 95 82.4 73.5 95.2 99.3 101 78.7 108.7

MCE 9.6 9.8 17 12 14.6 5.4 10.9 10.7 5.9 13.9 13.5 16.9 17 15.8 13.6 8.6 14.4 11.7

MM 15.9 20.2 25.2 -3.3 35.5 27.7 21.9 22.8 22.8 27.6 19.1 18.7 33.6 24.5 23.6 27.7 11.4 12.5

MWW 48.2 50.9 59.7 31.7 65.4 61.1 62.3 62.9 57.1 65.9 48.1 50.4 54.4 56.2 58.8 58.8 42 50.5

MB 0.16 0.08 0.11 0.06 0.32 0.26 0.1 0.33 -0.01 0.28 -0.02 0.01 0.09 0.36 0.04 0.37 0.43 -0.04

REA 0.99 0.77 0.93 1.01 0.77 0.49 0.5 0.68 1.08 1.45 0.99 0.92 0.64 1.43 1.05 0.62 0.6 0.83

API 124 130 134 122 124 140 127 119 113 132 118 114 130 145 143 136 142 127

TI 70 71 75 69 70 73 80 83 71 80 62 67 63 76 73 73 75 72

SimAngus Bulls CCR CONVOY 7005X BAR CK MR MEAT MKR 209T MCM TOP GRADE 018X TNT AXIS X307 S D S GRADUATE 006X

1/2 SM 1/2 AN 1/2 SM 1/2 AN 3/4 SM 1/4 AN 3/4 SM 1/4 AN 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

-2.7 10.4 12.9 8 21.7

4.9 1.2 -1.5 2 -6.9

78 77.7 57 85.4 51.9

132 124 93.8 140.2 82.9

5.8 9.1 14.4 10.8 13

22.7 25.1 42.4 26.2 32.8

61.7 64 71 68.9 58.7

0.91 0.5 0.73 0.35 0.34

0.46 0.68 0.75 1.25 1.1

109 135 165 126 171

85 83 84 83 76

Angus Bulls A A R TEN X 7008 S A HOOVER DAM LCC NEW STANDARD S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N TC VANCE 011 SD HOMESTEADER 259

PB AN PB AN PB AN PB AN PB AN PB AN PB AN PB AN PB AN

17.1 17 21.1 16.1 21.9 11.2 14.1 16.4 13.8

-2.9 -3.5 -4.2 -2.8 -4.5 -1.5 -1.2 -2.8 -3.3

74.2 50.1 62.4 51.9 74 58.6 59 61.9 50.3

149.9 92.3 119 102.3 119.4 107 116.7 109.9 88.2

9 11.1 10.4 8.4 13.9 3 5.9 11 7.5

29.7 41.2 37.6 37.4 22 27.3 34.7 37.8 35.1

66.7 66.2 68.8 63.3 59 56.6 64.1 68.7 60.2

1.44 0.93 0.79 0.23 0.7 0.87 1.13 0.63 0.44

0.76 1.11 0.55 0.13 0.43 -0.01 0.5 0.29 0.13

187 157 164 111 171 125 150 141 116

101 76 80 56 82 73 82 73 60

RC Club King 040R 5

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BULLS PUREBRED 2-YEAR OLD

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PPSR 107Z Tattoo: 107Z • BD: 3/2/12 Black • Polled • PB SM

KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 Sire: ELLINGSON BLAZER X37 ELLINGSON MS MR MT R562 PPSR PREFERENCE 48M Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 862U 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 580R CE BW EPDs 10.3 2.4

WW 64.5

ASA# 9816558 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

100 743 107

ADG ratio

WDA 2.54 #Calves 4@109 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 94.1 10.2 25.4 57.7 29.4 -0.65 -0.01 -0.084 0.64 111 66

Lot 1 is a Blazer son that has a lot of thickness and length. His dam has a calving interval of 351 days and 109 weaning weight ratio on her first 4 calves.

Ellingson Blazer – Sire of Lots 1 and 2

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PPSR 117Z Tattoo: 117Z • BD: 3/21/12 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 CS

KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 Sire: ELLINGSON BLAZER X37 ELLINGSON MS MR MT R562 PPSR PROFIT MAKER 19N Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR U160 160L CE BW WW EPDs 12.2 -1.7 58.3

ASA# 9816540 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

78 695 100

ADG ratio

WDA 2.61 #Calves 4@104 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 80.7 7.8 27 56.1 15.1 -0.67 -0.02 -0.064 0.69 109 64

This son of Blazer has a lot of style and shape. His dam has ratios of 108 birth weight and 104 weaning weight on her first 4 calves.

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PPSR STUBBY 125Z Tattoo: 125Z • BD: 3/27/12 Black • Polled • PB SM

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Sire: SRS TEXT BOOK 50T M2041 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 702T MISS PRICKLY PEAR 384N CE BW WW EPDs 16.4 -2.3 55.5

ASA# 2727794 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

76 662 96

ADG ratio

WDA 2.45 #Calves 5@100 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 78.9 15.7 25.8 53.5 13.3 -0.79 0.11 -0.062 1.04 140 70

Here's a bull that ranks in the top 3% of the breed in calving ease, birth weight and maternal calving ease. His dam's first calf sold to Fritz Red Angus, her two daughters have been retained and her last two calves are both in this sale. Maternal Bother to Lot 29.

SRS Text Book – Sire of Lot 3

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BULLS PUREBRED YEARLING

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PPSR 1A Tattoo: 1A • BD: 12/23/12 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 139L CE BW EPDs 9.9 2

LOT 15

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ASA# 2714348 48

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

590

ADG ratio

97

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

0

WDA 2.69 #Calves 7@102 Ratio

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 139L CE BW EPDs 9.9 2

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.3 103.5 10.9 26 60.6 34.4 -0.51 0.21 -0.044 0.58 120 74

PPSR 13A Tattoo: 13A • BD: 1/18/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

TNT TUITION U238 Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27 BLACK IRISH KANSAS Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 503R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 312N CE BW EPDs 8.9 2.7

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ASA# 2714396 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

108

ADG ratio

86

ASA# 2714420 84

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

721

ADG ratio

76

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WDA 2.77 #Calves 7@102 Ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.3 103.5 10.9 26 60.6 34.4 -0.51 0.21 -0.044 0.58 120 74

Another thick topped embryo out of 532R. His donor dam has 7 natural calves that ratioed 101 at birth and 102 at weaning, bred to 7 different sires.

One of the 4 embryo brothers in the sale out of the great 532R cow. Lot 4 has had to make up a lot of ground having been born 5 weeks early at 48 lb's. Full sibling to Lots 5,13,14 and 79.

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PPSR 12A Tattoo: 12A • BD: 1/17/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB SM

PPSR 16A Tattoo: 16A • BD: 1/18/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

687

GW LUCKY ONE 686K Sire: IR REAL VALUE R218 IR MS VIENNA H658

100

WDA 2.80 #Calves 8@103 Ratio

ESMJ CONSERVATIVE MJ9365 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 934W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 6503S CE BW EPDs 12.7 1.9

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 76.2 122.6 14.7 25.5 63.6 47 -0.55 0.2 -0.027 1 128 76

WW 60.7

ASA# 2714513 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

92 676 98

91 WDA 2.81 #Calves 3@100 Ratio

ADG ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 88.2 12.3 32.6 63 25.1 -0.69 0.22 -0.07 0.83 132 71

This TNT Axis son has ratioed above 100 for all growth and carcass ratios.

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PPSR 28A Tattoo: 28A • BD: 1/22/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N PPSR SHEAR POWER 54U Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR X08 NLC T286 TAMRA CE BW EPDs 12.4 1.1

9

ASA# 2714580 92

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

750

ADG ratio

129

PPSR 33A Tattoo: 33A • BD: 1/22/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

TNT TUITION U238 Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

109

WDA 3.29 #Calves 2@101 Ratio

HWF LUCKY BUCK Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 474P MISS PRICKLY PEAR D4 CE BW EPDs 10 0.8

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 73.8 108.9 12.4 24.4 61.3 36 -0.58 0.13 -0.05 0.77 124 76

ASA# 2714390 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

88 704 102

89 WDA 2.87 #Calves 9@99 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 65.2 104.7 11.9 34 66.6 33.7 -0.55 0.2 -0.027 0.83 127 72

Lot 9 is a bull that will catch your eye in the pens for his flawless phenotype. His dam and grandam are both cows that you can breed to anybody and get a good calf.

Here is a moderate framed Club King son with lots of depth. He is the third highest gaining bull on test. He also ranks in the top 15% of the breed in both weaning and yearling weight EPD'S.

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10 PPSR 34A HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 96.2 14.8 26.2 59 24.3 -0.6

Tattoo: 35A • BD: 1/22/13 Red • Polled • PB SM

76

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

706

ADG ratio

85

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: GCF MR AMIGO GCF MISS MT-ZEL

103

WDA 2.80 #Calves 2@105 Ratio

SRS TEXT BOOK 50T Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 089X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 406P CE BW WW EPDs 14.4 -1.7 65.5

11 PPSR 35A

ASA# 2714575

Tattoo: 34A • BD: 1/22/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

PPSR PREFERENCE 48M Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR R504 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 701G CE BW EPDs 8.7 3.1

MB BF REA API TI 0.2 -0.045 0.74 131 77

Here's a bull that is out of one of the top 3 year old cows in the herd. She has ratioed 118 birth weight and 105 weaning weight on her first 2 calves.

12 PPSR 43A Tattoo: 43A • BD: 1/24/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

ADG ratio

107

CE BW EPDs 13.1 1.9

Tattoo: 45A • BD: 1/24/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

108

WDA 3.07 #Calves 2@101 Ratio

TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 041X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 756T

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 139L

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 77 111.5 12 21.1 59.6 38.6 -0.55 0.23 -0.051 0.71 126 79

CE BW EPDs 9.9 2

Another good Club King son that ratioed 108 at weaning with 63 contemporaries.

14 PPSR 49A Tattoo: 49A • BD: 1/25/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

Tattoo: 54A • BD: 1/26/13 Red • Polled • PB SM

92

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

741

ADG ratio

96

35R Sire: RFS RED IRON T20 RF RAUL

0

WDA 2.96 #Calves 7@102 Ratio

GFI BRANDO H02 Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 520R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 044K CE BW EPDs 11 2.9

This embryo son of 532R has a big top and hip. Full sibling to Lots 4,5,13 and 79.

Tattoo: 55A • BD: 1/26/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

HARTS BLACK CASINO B408 Sire: TJ 57J THE GAMBLER TJ NELLIE 56C SRS RIGHT-ON 22R Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 831U MISS PRICKLY PEAR 317N CE BW EPDs 9.1 2.2

103

73 WDA 2.66 #Calves 7@97 Ratio

ADG ratio

ASA# 2714427 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

104

ADG ratio

92

826 0

WDA 3.17 #Calves 7@102 Ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.3 103.5 10.9 26 60.6 34.4 -0.51 0.21 -0.044 0.58 120 74

15 PPSR 54A

ASA# 2714406

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.3 103.5 10.9 26 60.6 34.4 -0.51 0.21 -0.044 0.58 120 74

16 PPSR 55A

718

This embryo son of 532R posted the top 205 weight of 826 lbs. Full sibling to Lots 4,5,14 and 79.

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 139L CE BW EPDs 9.9 2

102

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 80.6 10.7 8.8 41.5 21.5 -0.63 0 -0.048 0.76 111 63

13 PPSR 45A

90 744

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

The full sister to this bull is one of our top bred heifers and he looks to be following in her footsteps.

ASA# 2714561 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

WW 65.4

ASA# 2714415

ASA# 2714399 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

102 752 108

86 WDA 2.85 #Calves 7@101 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 77.9 111.5 16.4 26.3 65.2 40 -0.73 0.17 -0.081 1.03 127 78

Lot 15 is out of my most consistent red cow with a calving interval of 359 days, never missing an AI date in 7 calves. He had a 205 ratio of 108 with 24 contemporaries.

17 PPSR 57A

ASA# 2714474

Tattoo: 57A • BD: 1/26/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

94

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

737

ADG ratio

75

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

107

WDA 2.86 #Calves 4@104 Ratio

FELT IN A DREAM 37R Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 756T MISS PRICKLY PEAR N308

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 66.6 100.6 13.4 26 59.3 32.9 -0.65 0.32 -0.051 0.93 148 76

CE BW EPDs 11.3 1.9

The dam of Lot 16 has had a weaning weight ratio of 104 on her first 4 calves. She has also posted carcass ratios of 111 IMF and 118 BF.

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ASA# 2714450 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

96 676 98

81 WDA 2.79 #Calves 5@96 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 68.5 100.1 11.2 21.9 56.1 32 -0.51 0.3 -0.039 0.58 117 76

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18 PPSR 59A Tattoo: 59A • BD: 1/27/13 Red • Polled • PB SM

35R Sire: RFS RED IRON T20 RF RAUL HOOKS PACESETTER 8P Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 820U MISS PRICKLY PEAR 632S CE BW EPDs 10.7 3

WW 68.9

19 PPSR 61A

ASA# 2714465

Tattoo: 61A • BD: 1/28/13 Red • Polled • PB SM

94

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

693

ADG ratio

93

35R Sire: RFS RED IRON T20 RF RAUL

99

WDA 2.85 #Calves 4@104 Ratio

WS BEEF MAKER R13 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 026X 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 520R CE BW EPDs 12.3 2

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 99.2 11 25.2 59.6 33.1 -0.73 0.12 -0.061 1.12 119 71

Tattoo: 70A • BD: 1/31/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N PPSR SHEAR LENGTH 6062S Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 833U MISS PRICKLY PEAR 575R CE BW EPDs 13.1 0.5

WW 58.8

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 83.6 7 28.3 57.7 20.3 -0.6

Tattoo: 81A • BD: 2/2/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N WS DREAM MAKER Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 763T MISS PRICKLY PEAR 307N CE BW EPDs 8.9 3.6

94 752 108

93 WDA 2.78 #Calves 2@105 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 76.3 107.3 14.9 27.7 65.8 36 -0.74 0.28 -0.068 1.14 135 81

21 PPSR 75A

ASA# 2714478

Tattoo: 75A • BD: 1/31/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

82

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

682

ADG ratio

84

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

98

WDA 2.82 #Calves 4@102 Ratio

DS BLACK ZINGER 141B Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 103L MISS PRICKLY PEAR 897H

MB BF REA API TI 0.11 -0.042 0.7 120 68

CE BW EPDs 9.9 2.4

Lot 20's dam has ratioed 105 for ribeye.

22 PPSR 81A

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

This moderate framed red bull ranks in the top 15% of the breed for weaning weight, top 10% maternal calving ease and the top 3% for ribeye.

This red bull ranks in the top 3% of the breed for ribeye.

20 PPSR 70A

ASA# 2714554

ASA# 2714349 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

104 776 112

113 WDA 3.23 #Calves 10@104 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 78.4 119.5 12.8 24.5 63.7 44.3 -0.57 0.09 -0.048 0.86 115 76

Lot 21's dam proved she still has what it takes at the age of 13. This bull has a weaning ratio of 112 and ranked 1 out of 21. He is extra long with a big hip.

23 PPSR 91A

ASA# 2714451 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

106

ADG ratio

110

Tattoo: 91A • BD: 2/4/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

775

ESPJ302 Sire: RCR WRANGLER S215 RCR LIZ L40

112

WDA 3.29 #Calves 5@103 Ratio

PPSR NOPHALT 20H Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 428P MISS PRICKLY PEAR G754

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 78.2 111.6 10.3 22.6 61.7 41.1 -0.49 0.28 -0.043 0.62 133 78

CE BW EPDs 7.6 3.1

WW 67.6

ASA# 2714385 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

100 693 101

89 WDA 2.88 #Calves 8@98 Ratio

ADG ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 101 5.3 22.1 55.9 34.4 -0.57 -0.04 -0.057 0.66 107 65

This son of Club King is a bigger framed bull. He has a 775 lb 205 wt and ranks in the top 10% for weaning weight EPD's.

24 PPSR 97A Tattoo: 97A • BD: 2/5/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Sire: TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J LUCAS JOSIE 19K RS POWER PLAY 902J Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 501R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 315N CE BW WW EPDs 17.7 -0.5 68.6

25 PPSR 98A

ASA# 2714395

Tattoo: 98A • BD: 2/5/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

84

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

714

ADG ratio

98

ESPJ302 Sire: RCR WRANGLER S215 RCR LIZ L40

104

WDA 2.97 #Calves 7@101 Ratio

CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 6033S MISS PRICKLY PEAR 406P

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 98.2 13.8 24.7 59 27.2 -0.64 0.15 -0.059 0.79 153 77

CE BW EPDs 11.9 0.9

This son of Bettis has been one of the top bulls on test this year. His full sibling was one of the high selling bulls in 2013 and he will also be towards the front of the sale.

ASA# 2714416 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

745 108

103 WDA 3.07 #Calves 6@103 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 71 104.8 12.1 21.9 57.4 33.3 -0.64 0.04 -0.048 0.95 129 73

This deep bodied son of Wrangler comes out of one of the top cow families at Prickly Pear.

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26 PPSR 99A Tattoo: 99A • BD: 2/5/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

ESPJ302 Sire: RCR WRANGLER S215 RCR LIZ L40 HILLS GUN 670K M8 S81 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR U002 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 002K CE BW EPDs 11 0.3

WW 64.3

27 PPSR 103A

ASA# 2714488

Tattoo: 103A • BD: 2/6/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

88

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

748

ADG ratio

84

ESPJ302 Sire: RCR WRANGLER S215 RCR LIZ L40

108

WDA 2.86 #Calves 4@113 Ratio

CE BW WW EPDs 12.6 -0.2 58.3

SVR 713T Sire: SVR W817 N679 PPSR SHEAR CHUNCK 6200S Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 975W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 012K CE BW EPDs 10.5 1.6

29 PPSR 123A

ASA# 2714532

Tattoo: 123A • BD: 2/13/13 Red • Polled • PB SM

96

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

814

ADG ratio

95

GW RED COAT 099TS Sire: RYMO ZING COAT R38Y RYMO SHEZA ZINGER Z38M

118

WDA 3.22 #Calves 3@111 Ratio

CE BW WW EPDs 13.8 -0.7 56.3

One of the top purebred bulls in the sale with the second highest 205 wt of 814 lb's. His dam has been a real producer with weaning weight ratios of 111 on her first 3 calves.

Tattoo: 135A • BD: 2/18/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

SRS RIGHT-ON 22R Sire: PPSR DOUBLE THE BEEF 29W 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R SAND RANCH HAND Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 936W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 314N CE BW EPDs 10.9 1.6

ADG ratio

115

98

WDA 2.88 #Calves 5@104 Ratio MB BF REA API TI 0.15 -0.054 0.88 135 70

ADG ratio

70

94 680 97

94 WDA 2.80 #Calves 5@100 Ratio

ADG ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 90.8 14 25.2 53.4 23.4 -0.76 0.1 -0.061 1.08 136 67

31 PPSR 136A Tattoo: 136A • BD: 2/18/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

96 786

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Lot 29 ranks in the top 10% of the breed in 4 EPD's. His maternal brother is Lot 3.

ASA# 2714512 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

ASA# 2714439

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 702T MISS PRICKLY PEAR 384N

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 66.5 104.9 15.2 30.8 64 34.8 -0.57 0.01 -0.055 0.7 133 69

30 PPSR 135A

674

This thick moderate framed baldy bull ranks in the top 5% of the breed in birth weight EPD.

This thick topped son of Wrangler is out of a cow that’s ratioed 113 on her first 4 calves.

Tattoo: 111A • BD: 2/8/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 80.9 7.1 26.9 56 17.5 -0.7

88

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

FELT IN A DREAM 37R Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 791T MISS PRICKLY PEAR 453P

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 92.5 7.2 31.8 63.9 25.1 -0.67 0.07 -0.063 0.81 123 71

28 PPSR 111A

ASA# 2714453

SVR 713T Sire: SVR W817 N679

114

WDA 2.99 #Calves 3@106 Ratio

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 553R HILLS SHAMROCK AFTER 06K

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 72.1 108.1 11.3 26 62 36.3 -0.51 0.11 -0.058 0.51 137 74

CE BW EPDs 9.3 2.6

This deep bodied bull ratioed 114 at weaning with 63 contemperaries. He's out of a 532R son- Double the Beef.

ASA# 2714408 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

102 761 111

116 WDA 3.35 #Calves 7@102 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 67.1 100.9 13.2 25.7 59.3 33.8 -0.53 0.14 -0.043 0.63 128 70

This deep bodied son of SVR W817 had a weaning weight ratio of 111 with 63 contemporaries.

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BULLS SIMANGUSTM

LOT 65

32 PPSR 82A Tattoo: 82A • BD: 2/2/13 Black • Polled • 3/8 SM 1/2 AN 1/16 CS 1/16 LM

SITZ RLS EMBLAZON 961P Sire: SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 SITZ EISA EVERGREEN 176 HOOKS PACESETTER 8P Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 902W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 747T CE BW EPDs 9 1.5

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 61.9 103.1 8.3 23.1 54.1 34.1 -0.4

33 PPSR 6A

ASA# 2714493 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

104

ADG ratio

97

Tattoo: 6A • BD: 1/14/13 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

702

CAR DUKE 104 Sire: S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 S A V ERICA 5242

100

WDA 2.86 #Calves 3@97 Ratio

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 059X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 108L CE BW WW EPDs 17.2 -3.2 51.7

MB BF REA API TI 0.4 -0.026 0.37 115 70

ASA# 2714566 70

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

592

ADG ratio

116

86

WDA 2.79 #Calves 2@88 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 93.1 9.7 30.2 56 21.5 -0.37 0.32 0.008 0.38 141 69

Here's a sleep all night heifer bull with good gains. He ranks in the top 10% of the breed for calving ease and the top 3% for birth weight.

34 PPSR 24A Tattoo: 24A • BD: 1/21/13 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

CAR DUKE 104 Sire: S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 S A V ERICA 5242 PVF-J 4P14 HYB ROOKIE Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 039X 65R MS PRICKLY PEAR 6174 CE BW EPDs 12 0.5

35 PPSR 77A

ASA# 2714558

Tattoo: 77A • BD: 2/1/13 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 CS 1/8 MX

86

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

630

ADG ratio

102

BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 Sire: SITZ NEW DESIGN 458N SITZ ELLUNAS ELITE 3308

91

WDA 2.77 #Calves 2@97 Ratio

PPSR PREFERENCE 48M Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 586R 200

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 59.4 104.7 10.4 31.9 61.6 33.8 -0.38 0.22 -0.005 0.49 117 67

CE BW EPDs 9.6 2.9

ASA# 2714413 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

100

ADG ratio

107

686 98

WDA 2.94 #Calves 6@94 Ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 59.8 104.8 4.6 26.8 56.7 37.4 -0.42 0.57 -0.029 0.45 117 72

A SAV Homesteader son that has a well balanced set of EPD's.

36 PPSR 4A Tattoo: 4A • BD: 1/12/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

CAR DUKE 104 Sire: S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 S A V ERICA 5242 600 PLUS Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 109L MISS PRICKLY PEAR G721 CE BW WW EPDs 13.8 -1.6 51.2

37 PPSR 8A

ASA# 2714354

Tattoo: 8A • BD: 1/16/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

92

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

669

ADG ratio

117

CONNEALY RIGHTANSWER 746 Sire: TC VANCE 011 TC PRIDE 8056

97

WDA 3.12 #Calves 11@100 Ratio

PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 932W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 447P CE BW EPDs 11.6 0.6

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 85.1 10.8 35.4 61 18.9 -0.46 0.11 -0.032 0.34 123 62

Lot 36 is super long with a thick hip. His 12 year old dam has average ratios of 106 at birth and 100 at weaning.

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

98 732 107

87 WDA 2.89 #Calves 3@107 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 66.2 105.1 12.1 33.5 66.6 33.6 -0.44 0.28 -0.031 0.46 128 72

This TC Vance son is out of a real producer ratioing 107 on her first three calves.

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ASA# 2714506

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38 PPSR 14A Tattoo: 14A • BD: 1/18/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 Sire: LCC NEW STANDARD LC SUNSET K3118 SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 529R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 103L

39 RKNWHRT DOMINATOR 6A

ASA# 2714401

Tattoo: 6A • BD: 1/21/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

86

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

726

ADG ratio

120

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: ELLINGSON DOMINATOR W905 ELLINGSON HUMMER T713

106

WDA 3.15 #Calves 7@103 Ratio

ASA# 2764073 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

100

ADG ratio

85

0

WDA 2.81 #Calves 1@ Ratio

JVC YELLOWSTONE 668 Dam: JVC QUEEN ELSIE Q62 8066 BAIRDS QUEEN ELSIE Q62

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 17.2 -2.8 60.9 105.6 12.6 35.1 65.5 29.3 -0.48 0.39 -0.007 0.72 155 77

CE BW EPDs 11.3 1.3

Lot 38 is out of a new donor cow that has been proving that it doesn't matter what you breed her to.

She has ratioed 110 at birth and 103 at weaning, bred to 7 different sires.

We had 13 Dominator calves. This was the only bull! He's long made with a level back. Just sold one of the dozen paternal sisters in the Montana Choice Sale for $3000.

40 PPSR 29A Tattoo: 29A • BD: 1/22/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

MYTTY IN FOCUS Sire: A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551 TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 176Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 719G

Tattoo: 30A • BD: 1/22/13 Black • Scurred • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

88 678

ADG ratio

109

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 85.7 10.1 22 51.5 22.8 -0.46 0.23 -0.023 0.45 119 64

41 PPSR 30A

ASA# 2714617 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

WW 58.9

742

MYTTY IN FOCUS Sire: A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

99

WDA 2.82 #Calves 1@99 Ratio

ASA# 2714582 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

82 776 113

109 WDA 3.17 #Calves 1@113 Ratio

ADG ratio

SRS TEXT BOOK 50T Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 101Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 928W

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 15.4 -0.2 72 128.6 11.3 25 61 46.9 -0.51 0.72 -0.024 0.89 164 88

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 15.7 -2.1 70.1 119.5 12.3 29 64 38.4 -0.51 0.89 -0.019 0.83 178 94

Lot 40 is out of a first calf heifer. He ranks in the top 2% of the breed for weaning weight and top 1% of the breed for yearling weight.

The only scurred bull in the sale but WOW what a job this heifer did. He has a weaning ratio of 113 with 63 contemporaries.

42 PPSR 36A Tattoo: 36A • BD: 1/23/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

CAR DUKE 104 Sire: S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 S A V ERICA 5242 SRS RIGHT-ON 22R Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 908W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 6033S CE BW WW EPDs 15.2 -1.5 53.1

43 PPSR 41A

ASA# 2714494

Tattoo: 41A • BD: 1/23/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

88

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

650

ADG ratio

83

SITZ RLS EMBLAZON 961P Sire: SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 SITZ EISA EVERGREEN 176

95

WDA 2.85 #Calves 3@99 Ratio

CE BW EPDs 9.3 1.4

SITZ RLS EMBLAZON 961P Sire: SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 SITZ EISA EVERGREEN 176 ER BLACK CISCO 532C Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 811U MISS PRICKLY PEAR 267M CE BW EPDs 9.3 1.4

116

ADG ratio

76

754 0

WDA 2.89 #Calves 5@104 Ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 63.2 105.3 6.3 26.5 58.1 35.2 -0.36 0.42 -0.028 0.24 118 71

Lot 43 and 44 are embryo brothers that are both amazingly deep bodied and thick.

Lot 42 is deep bodied with great spring of rib.

Tattoo: 44A • BD: 1/24/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

ER BLACK CISCO 532C Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 811U MISS PRICKLY PEAR 267M

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 93.5 11.4 32.6 59.2 24.3 -0.37 0.26 0.004 0.41 136 66

44 PPSR 44A

ASA# 2714422

45 PPSR 47A

ASA# 2714447 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

114

ADG ratio

131

Tattoo: 47A • BD: 1/24/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

741

CAR DUKE 104 Sire: S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 S A V ERICA 5242

0

WDA 3.20 #Calves 5@104 Ratio

ER BLACK CISCO 532C Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 811U MISS PRICKLY PEAR 267M CE BW EPDs 11.1 1.4

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 63.2 105.3 6.3 26.5 58.1 35.2 -0.36 0.42 -0.028 0.24 118 71

ASA# 2714463 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

98 755 110

102 WDA 3.10 #Calves 5@104 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 67 113.1 9 29.8 63.3 39.8 -0.32 0.1 -0.012 0.32 111 66

This natural calf out of 811U shows that it doesn't matter who she's bred to. They are all good! He ratioed 110 with 63 contemporaries.

One of the thickest 9598 sons I've ever raised. He is the second highest gainer on test.

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46 PPSR 56A Tattoo: 56A • BD: 1/26/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

MYTTY IN FOCUS Sire: A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551 RS POWER PLAY 902J Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 536R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 220M

47 PPSR 60A

ASA# 2714404

Tattoo: 60A • BD: 1/28/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

92

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

705

ADG ratio

108

CONNEALY RIGHTANSWER 746 Sire: TC VANCE 011 TC PRIDE 8056

102

WDA 3.09 #Calves 7@103 Ratio

KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 169Y 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 503R

ASA# 2714613 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

82 693 101

79 WDA 2.58 #Calves 1@101 Ratio

ADG ratio

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 16.2 -2.4 63.2 110.3 11.5 31.3 62.9 32.7 -0.47 0.81 -0.015 0.68 173 88

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 14.8 -1.5 67.7 109.7 13.6 28.3 62.1 33.2 -0.47 0.36 -0.027 0.57 148 77

Lot 46 is long with great eye appeal. His moderate framed dam always amazes me at what she can produce.

Lot 47 is out of a first calf heifer. He ranks in the top 10% of the breed in 4 different EPD's and top 1% for maternal calving ease.

48 PPSR 72A Tattoo: 72A • BD: 1/31/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

CAR DUKE 104 Sire: S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 S A V ERICA 5242 PPSR EXTRA CREDIT 20P Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 978W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 453P CE BW EPDs 12.6 0

WW 54.7

49 PPSR 90A

ASA# 2714534

Tattoo: 90A • BD: 2/4/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

94

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

633

ADG ratio

97

SITZ RLS EMBLAZON 961P Sire: SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 SITZ EISA EVERGREEN 176

92

WDA 2.72 #Calves 3@91 Ratio

PPSR INNOVATOR 102P Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 855U MISS PRICKLY PEAR 451P CE BW WW EPDs 13.6 -2.5 54.1

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 92.3 8 30.9 58.2 25.6 -0.44 0.18 -0.019 0.46 117 63

Tattoo: 108A • BD: 2/7/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

G A R PREDESTINED Sire: CCR CONVOY 7005X CCR 5025R STAR 7005T BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 951W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 428P CE BW EPDs 3 4.6

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

106

ADG ratio

109

Tattoo: 3A • BD: 1/11/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

740

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 Sire: MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R

108

WDA 3.09 #Calves 3@100 Ratio

H A IMAGE MAKER 0415 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 030X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 338N CE BW WW EPDs 14.8 -1.6 62.2

Here's a power bull that ratioed 108 at weaning with 63 contemporaries.

Tattoo: 15A • BD: 1/18/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 Sire: MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R OX BOW FINAL ANSWER 6407 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 901W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 7004T CE BW WW EPDs 12.4 -0.2 58

630

ADG ratio

102

92

WDA 2.80 #Calves 5@97 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 88.2 8.7 25.3 52.4 19.2 -0.46 0.47 -0.028 0.36 141 73

51 PPSR 3A

ASA# 2714522

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 75 123.2 4.7 22.6 60.1 50.3 -0.24 0.55 -0.009 0.23 103 76

52 PPSR 15A

70

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

A moderate framed bull with lots of eye appeal.

This deep bodied bull is out of a cow that has a calving interval of 355 days.

50 PPSR 108A

ASA# 2714485

ASA# 2714555 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

86 702 102

138 WDA 3.33 #Calves 2@102 Ratio

ADG ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 99.2 14.4 36.4 67.5 26.9 -0.54 0.52 -0.03 0.69 156 79

Here's the stoutest bull in the sale! He's out of a moderate framed HA Image Maker daughter. Her first 2 calves having an average ratio of 102 at birth and 106 at weaning.

53 PPSR 19A

ASA# 2714492

Tattoo: 19A • BD: 1/19/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

92

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

654

ADG ratio

98

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 Sire: MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R

95

WDA 2.84 #Calves 2@103 Ratio

OX BOW TRAVELER 7266 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 081X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 6072S

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 92.5 12.5 33 62 25 -0.51 0.61 -0.019 0.67 148 76

CE BW WW EPDs 12.4 -0.5 61.4

A nice homo black son of MCM Top Grade. He ranks in the top 5% of the breed for maternal calving ease.

ASA# 2714573 86

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

677

ADG ratio

106

99

WDA 2.94 #Calves 2@101 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 94.1 13.4 34.4 65.1 25.3 -0.49 0.6 -0.033 0.5 151 78

The dam of Lot 53 sold in the Montana Choice Sale in December to Begger Diamond V. He ranks in the top 3% of the breed for maternal calving ease.

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54 PPSR 27A Tattoo: 27A • BD: 1/22/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 Sire: MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R CONNEALY PACKER 547 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 909W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 504R CE BW WW EPDs 15.4 -3.8 51.4

55 PPSR 37A

ASA# 2714495

Tattoo: 37A • BD: 1/23/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

78

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

652

ADG ratio

102

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Sire: S D S GRADUATE 006X S D S QUEEN 814U

94

WDA 3.05 #Calves 3@97 Ratio

G A R PREDESTINED Sire: CCR CONVOY 7005X CCR 5025R STAR 7005T RDDS FUTUREPROTOTYPE 13M Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 7004T 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 572R CE BW EPDs 4.9 2.5

57 PPSR 63A Tattoo: 63A • BD: 1/29/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

98 784

ADG ratio

97

TNT TUITION U238 Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

114

WDA 3.16 #Calves 5@104 Ratio

CE BW EPDs 6.6 3.2

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 Sire: MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 110Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 451P CE BW WW EPDs 13.1 -1.8 53.4

Tattoo: 73A • BD: 1/31/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

78 628

ADG ratio

81

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

96 706 102

91 WDA 2.97 #Calves 3@100 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 81.4 131.6 10.5 23.1 63.8 53 -0.37 0.34 0.002 0.73 115 77

59 PPSR 73A

ASA# 2714586 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

ASA# 2714542

Lot 57 ranks in the top 4% of the breed for both weaning and yearling weight.

The second heaviest weaning bull at 814 lbs on August 14th. He ratioed 114 with 63 contemporaries.

Tattoo: 66A • BD: 1/30/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

120 WDA 3.32 #Calves 9@102 Ratio

OX BOW TRAVELER 7266 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 995W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 386N

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 74.1 115.2 8.4 23.9 60.9 42.1 -0.37 0.54 -0.01 0.51 118 78

58 PPSR 66A

104

ADG ratio

This moderate framed bull has been one of the best since he was a calf. He's got a wide top and hip.

ASA# 2714436 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

94 717

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 14 -0.7 63.9 102.3 12.2 25.9 57.9 30 -0.49 0.27 -0.019 0.67 136 72

This bull should be a heifer bull that produces great females. He ranks in the top 1% of the breed for birth weight and maternal calving ease.

Tattoo: 40A • BD: 1/23/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

N BAR EMULATION EXT Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR N308 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 500E

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 86.6 15.2 36.3 62 16.5 -0.57 0.66 -0.032 0.64 168 79

56 PPSR 40A

ASA# 2714371

TNT TUITION U238 Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

91

WDA 2.59 #Calves 1@91 Ratio

ASA# 2714533 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

CE BW EPDs 7.8 2.5

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB 82 132.5 10 26 67 52.6 -0.42 0.46

104

94 WDA 2.98 #Calves 3@104 Ratio

ADG ratio

OX BOW TRAVELER 7266 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 976W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 108L

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 85.5 11.9 36.5 63.2 18.7 -0.52 0.61 -0.03 0.53 151 76

94 712

BF 0

REA API TI 0.86 125 82

A TNT Axis son out of a 4 year old that has ratioed 104 on her first 3 calves.

60 PPSR 2A Tattoo: 2A • BD: 1/6/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

SS GOLDMINE L42 Sire: ACC1 HUSTLER 2N CPR KORONA H A IMAGE MAKER 0415 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 057X 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R CE BW WW EPDs 16.7 -1.3 61.2

61 PPSR 7A

ASA# 2714565

Tattoo: 7A • BD: 1/14/13 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

80

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

687

ADG ratio

101

ESPJ302 Sire: RCR WRANGLER S215 RCR LIZ L40

100

WDA 2.91 #Calves 2@108 Ratio

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 038X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 887H

ASA# 2714559 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

80 659 96

99 WDA 2.83 #Calves 2@94 Ratio

ADG ratio

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 13.3 -0.6 66.4 100.2 9.2 22.8 56 28.5 -0.56 0.2 -0.03 0.77 131 73

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 84.1 10.8 25.8 56.4 17.6 -0.64 0.27 -0.044 0.77 147 73

Lot 61 has had the look of a bull since day 1. He's thick with a well balanced set of EPDs.

Lot 60 is out of the maternal sister to Lots 4,5,13,14,and 79. He has a wide top and thick hip.

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62 PPSR 18A Tattoo: 18A • BD: 1/19/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

SS GOLDMINE L42 Sire: ACC1 HUSTLER 2N CPR KORONA

WW 69

Tattoo: 48A • BD: 1/24/13 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

88

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

688

ADG ratio

99

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N

100

WDA 2.85 #Calves 2@101 Ratio

PVF-J 4P14 HYB ROOKIE Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 018X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 7004T CE BW EPDs 13.6 1.1

63 PPSR 48A

ASA# 2714553

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 015X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 829U CE BW EPDs 12 2.4

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 94.5 11.2 21.6 56.1 27.1 -0.65 0.09 -0.047 0.89 131 69

KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 Sire: ELLINGSON BLAZER X37 ELLINGSON MS MR MT R562 SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 115Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 411P CE BW EPDs 13.9 -2

WW 55.5

Tattoo: 110A • BD: 2/8/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

70

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

642

ADG ratio

96

RC CLUB KING 040R Sire: PPSR MONTANA KING 81Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 352N

93

WDA 2.70 #Calves 1@93 Ratio

CONNEALY PACKER 547 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 808U 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 529R

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Sire: SRS TEXT BOOK 50T M2041 HYLINE RIGHT TIME 338 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR U053 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 053K CE BW EPDs 10.8 1.9

67 PPSR 100A

ASA# 2714467

Tattoo: 100A • BD: 2/5/13 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/8 CS 1/16 AN 1/16 LM

96

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

798

ADG ratio

117

RC CLUB KING 040R Sire: PPSR MONTANA KING 81Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 352N

116

WDA 3.52 #Calves 4@103 Ratio

PPSR PREFERENCE 48M Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 623S 322 CE BW EPDs 9.6 2.1

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 75.9 107.5 13.4 22.8 60.8 36 -0.54 0.21 -0.042 0.72 130 75

Tattoo: 92A • BD: 2/3/13 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 3/16 AN 1/16 LM

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 Sire: MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R SRS RIGHT-ON 22R Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 937W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 636S CE BW EPDs 11.8 0.4

WW 50.7

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 80 12.3 31.6 56.9 18.6 -0.6

123 WDA 3.27 #Calves 2@93 Ratio

ASA# 2714460 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

88 743 108

129 WDA 3.60 #Calves 4@106 Ratio

ADG ratio

ASA# 2714426 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

771 110

125 WDA 3.27 #Calves 6@102 Ratio

ADG ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 71.8 105.7 8.8 23.5 59.4 35.7 -0.42 0.03 -0.037 0.39 101 67

ASA# 2714509 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

104

Another great PPSR Montana King son that ratioed 110 at weaning (1 of 24). Look to see a lot of Montana King sons in the future.

This bull will be collected and used in the PPSR program to replace SRS Textbook. With his great looks, top EPDs and a weaning ratio of 116 he should produce standouts like himself.

68 PPSR 92A

109

ADG ratio

Lots 65 and 66 are the two bulls I would call true herd sires. This son of PPSR Montana King ratioed 108 at weaning and is the 4th highest gainer. He's long, deep and thick.

A very nice heifer bull out of our herd sire Ellingson Blazer.

Tattoo: 122A • BD: 2/12/13 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

746

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 13.1 -1.3 74.4 116.3 11 27.8 65 37.1 -0.48 0.21 -0.03 0.63 138 79

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 84.6 9.5 22.7 50.4 17.5 -0.59 0.31 -0.059 0.51 139 71

66 PPSR 122A

102

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 123 11.1 21.2 62.4 46.2 -0.38 0.35 -0.009 0.59 137 81

65 PPSR 110A

ASA# 2714588

Tattoo: 101A • BD: 2/6/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

This thick made bull ranks in the top 2% of the breed for weaning weight. He also has the second largest weaning EPD in the sale.

This son of ACC1 Hustler is out of a maternal sister to Lot 56. His dam has ratioed 101 at weaning on her first 2 calves.

64 PPSR 101A

WW 82.3

ASA# 2714551

88 648 93

87 WDA 2.78 #Calves 3@101 Ratio

ADG ratio

MB BF REA API TI 0.41 -0.046 0.65 136 68

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BULLS PUREBRED ANGUS

LOT 71

70 RKNWHRT E. 9598 2A

69 RKNWHRT HOOVER DAM 1A ASA# 2764084 Tattoo: 1A • BD: 1/6/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB AN

SYDGEN C C & 7 Sire: HOOVER DAM ERICA OF ELLSTON C124 CAR INCREDIBULL 858 Dam: SPA 194 OF 504 X INC SPA 504 OF 303N X MD CE BW WW EPDs 15.8 -2.6 54.9

Tattoo: 2A • BD: 1/8/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB AN

80

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

684

ADG ratio

122

SITZ RLS EMBLAZON 961P Sire: SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 SITZ EISA EVERGREEN 176

106

WDA 2.92 #Calves 1@106 Ratio

VERMILION PAYWEIGHT J847 Dam: DIAMOND ERICA 6253 DIAMOND ERICA 769M CE BW WW EPDs 9.6 -2.3 54.7

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 93.5 8.1 34.7 62.1 22.4 -0.56 0.74 -0.024 0.76 141 73

Tattoo: 4A • BD: 1/15/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB AN

SITZ TRAVELER 8180 Sire: S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 B L R RUSS 9082 Dam: OX BOW BARBARAMERE JET 525 OX BOW BARBARAMERE JET 2139

Tattoo: 8A • BD: 2/8/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB AN

86 701

ADG ratio

111

643

ADG ratio

114

99

WDA 2.93 #Calves 3@99 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 99 4.3 27.1 54.5 26.5 -0.32 0.63 -0.001 0.23 112 67

72 RKNWHRT E. 9598 8A

ASA# 2764064 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

80

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

This has been one of the most exciting angus bulls I've ever raised. From birth he's been a real standout with his big top and thick hip. His Payweight dam is a picture perfect cow.

Here's a Hoover Dam son that has great calving ease and low birth weight. His 2 year old dam weaned 62% of her body weight.

71 RKNWHRT BLACK JET 4A

ASA# 2764067

SITZ RLS EMBLAZON 961P Sire: SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 SITZ EISA EVERGREEN 176

108

WDA 2.91 #Calves 4@108 Ratio

MYTTY IN FOCUS Dam: SD BAROS 554 SD BAROS 146

ASA# 2764070 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

92 707 109

91 WDA 2.93 #Calves 1@109 Ratio

ADG ratio

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 17.2 -2.4 64.9 107.7 10.4 20.2 52.7 30.9 -0.26 0.53 0.022 0.28 139 71

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 13.2 -1.1 64 110.9 6.5 25.3 57.3 35 -0.23 0.8 0.002 0.07 134 75

Another great Final Answer son out of this Baldridge Russ Daughter.

A deep bodied son of Sitz Emblazon 9598.

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HEIFERS LOT 75

74 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 309A ASA# 2714620

73 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 307A ASA# 2799603 Tattoo: 307A • BD: 2/13/13 Red • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 CS

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

GW RED COAT 099TS Sire: RYMO ZING COAT R38Y RYMO SHEZA ZINGER Z38M

WW 62.8

592

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Sire: S D S GRADUATE 006X S D S QUEEN 814U

0

ADG

WDA #Calves Ratio

Dam: SIMAC S4W

CE BW EPDs 8.4 1.8

Tattoo: 309A • BD: 1/15/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

80

SRS TEXT BOOK 50T Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 186Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR U053

1@

CE BW WW EPDs 17.8 -3.9 57.4

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 94.6 12.4 21.6 53 28.8 -0.68 -0.01 -0.068 0.85 111 60

75 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 311A G A R PREDESTINED Sire: CCR CONVOY 7005X CCR 5025R STAR 7005T

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

635

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Sire: SRS RIGHT-ON 22R SRS G720 GILLIAN

100

ADG

WDA #Calves 2@96 Ratio

PPSR INNOVATOR 102P Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 970W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 367N CE BW EPDs 9 3.3

CE BW WW EPDs 13.7 -1.4 56.5

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 86.9 9.3 26.7 54.9 19.7 -0.7

90 576 91

ADG

WDA #Calves 3@91 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 94.8 11.3 20 50.6 31.5 -0.58 0.02 -0.063 0.6 118 63

78 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 318A ASA# 2714550

77 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 314A ASA# 2714563 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Tattoo: 318A • BD: 1/20/13 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

70 584

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 Sire: MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R

92

ADG

WDA #Calves 2@97 Ratio

SRS RIGHT-ON 22R Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 045X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 103L

WW 61.1

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Another nice Right On daughter with a big top and hip.

This Convoy heifer is deep bodied. She has the look to live up to her growth EPD's.

ESPJ302 Sire: RCR WRANGLER S215 RCR LIZ L40

WDA #Calves 1@97 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 85.8 13.3 29.2 57.9 15.1 -0.66 0.32 -0.032 0.91 156 74

Tattoo: 313A • BD: 1/18/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

82

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 70.9 115.8 9.3 26.1 61.5 41.9 -0.34 0.65 -0.005 0.44 127 80

Tattoo: 314A • BD: 1/17/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

97

ADG

76 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 313A ASA# 2714528

ASA# 2714546

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 000X MISS PRICKLY PEAR T764 CE BW EPDs 5.8 1.9

64 598

Lot 74 ranks in the top 5% of the breed in calving ease, maternal calving ease,ribeye and top 1% in birth weight.

This red heifer is very feminine.

Tattoo: 311A • BD: 1/17/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 011X MISS PRICKLY PEAR U443 CE BW WW EPDs 14.4 -2.5 57.9

MB BF REA API TI 0.06 -0.046 0.96 125 68

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

72 610 96

ADG

WDA #Calves 2@100 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 92.8 11.5 35.6 64.6 21.8 -0.53 0.63 -0.017 0.68 158 80

Here's a moderate framed heifer that has a huge top with tons of hip. She ranks in the top 5% of the breed for maternal calving ease.

Lot 77 is a long made heifer that ranks in the top 2% of the breed for birth weight.

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80 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 322A ASA# 2714618

79 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 319A ASA# 2714572 Tattoo: 319A • BD: 1/20/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB SM

HC HUMMER 12M Sire: RC CLUB KING 040R RC MISS GRIFFEY 038N SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 139L CE BW EPDs 9.9 2

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Tattoo: 322A • BD: 1/21/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • PB SM

68 612

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: ELLINGSON DOMINATOR W905 ELLINGSON HUMMER T713

0

ADG

WDA #Calves 7@102 Ratio

TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 180Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 208M CE BW EPDs 16.2 0.9

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.3 103.5 10.9 26 60.6 34.4 -0.51 0.21 -0.044 0.58 120 74

WW 68.8

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

76 589 96

ADG

WDA #Calves 1@96 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 97.1 14.8 22.8 57.2 28.6 -0.64 -0.03 -0.054 0.82 128 70

An embryo sister to Lots 4,5,13 and 14. She is in the sale only because I wanted to show that the heifers are as good as the bulls. She carries a lot of thickness.

This long made heifer ranks in the top 15% of the breed in calving ease, weaning weight, yearling weight and maternal calving ease.

81 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 330A ASA# 2714379

82 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 335A ASA# 2714601

Tattoo: 330A • BD: 1/24/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

ESPJ302 Sire: RCR WRANGLER S215 RCR LIZ L40 PPSR PHALTLESS 12L Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 380N MISS PRICKLY PEAR 688F CE BW EPDs 7.8 2.4

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Tattoo: 335A • BD: 1/27/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

84 663

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEW

108

ADG

WDA #Calves 8@106 Ratio

TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 141Y 65R MS PRICKLY PEAR 6174

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 70.5 104.1 6.5 25.1 60.3 35.2 -0.57 0.01 -0.047 0.76 106 69

CE BW EPDs 14 1.6

CONNEALY RIGHTANSWER 746 Sire: TC VANCE 011 TC PRIDE 8056 PPSR MONTANA IRISH 107D Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 431P MISS PRICKLY PEAR 224M CE BW EPDs 10.9 1.3

WW 59.8

627

G A R PREDESTINED Sire: CCR CONVOY 7005X CCR 5025R STAR 7005T

0

ADG

WDA #Calves 8@90 Ratio

H A IMAGE MAKER 0415 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 148Y 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 557R CE BW EPDs 6 2.8

84 616 97

ADG

WDA #Calves 1@97 Ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 70.2 115.7 7.4 26.2 61.3 43.3 -0.38 0.49 -0.013 0.51 115 75

86 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 360A ASA# 2714340

85 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 355A ASA# 2714353

ER BLACK CISCO 532C Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 107L MISS PRICKLY PEAR 906J

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Lot 84 has been one of my favorite heifers all year for her looks. She ranks in the top 1% of the breed for growth.

This long bodied daughter of TC Vance has great eye appeal.

BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 Sire: LCC NEW STANDARD LC SUNSET K3118

WDA #Calves 1@96 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 85.2 13.2 16.7 47.8 22.5 -0.58 0.23 -0.035 0.73 122 70

Tattoo: 351A • BD: 1/31/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

94

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 98.8 10.7 31.1 61 31.1 -0.41 0.34 -0.024 0.4 124 68

Tattoo: 355A • BD: 2/1/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

96

ADG

84 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 351A ASA# 2714605

83 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 349A ASA# 2714386 BW Adj. WW WW ratio

76 610

Notice the calving ease and maternal calving ease on this nice heifer.

Here's the most powerful heifer of the sale. She has a wide top with lots of length and a weaning ratio of 108. She should be in our replacement pen.

Tattoo: 349A • BD: 1/30/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

WW 62.2

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Tattoo: 360A • BD: 2/2/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

76 622

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 KAPPES SADIE M166

98

ADG

WDA #Calves 11@99 Ratio

PS PPSR SUMO Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 887H MISS PRICKLY PEAR 053Z

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

86 646 110

ADG

WDA #Calves 17@101 Ratio

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI EPDs 16.1 -1.2 59.9 102.9 11.9 31.9 61.9 30 -0.45 0.33 -0.019 0.54 144 72

CE BW EPDs 8.1 3.3

A long made heifer that carries her muscle deep into her quarter. She ranks in the top 10% of the breed for calving ease.

This heifer is built for longevity. She's the last calf out of her 15 year old dam that still ratioed 110 at weaning.

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WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 76.2 109.8 11.2 16.8 54.9 39.6 -0.59 0.02 -0.075 0.65 121 71

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88 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 374A ASA# 2714526

87 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 365A ASA# 2714634 Tattoo: 365A • BD: 2/4/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

CONNEALY RIGHTANSWER 746 Sire: TC VANCE 011 TC PRIDE 8056 PPSR SHEAR POWER 54U Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR Y120 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 829U CE BW WW EPDs 16.9 -2.5 55.3

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Tattoo: 374A • BD: 2/5/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

72 615

RC CLUB KING 040R Sire: PPSR MONTANA KING 81Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 352N

97

ADG

WDA #Calves 1@97 Ratio

PPSR ARMAGEDDON 25J Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 963W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 604S CE BW EPDs 12.5 -1

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 91.2 12.4 36.8 64.5 21.1 -0.48 0.37 -0.017 0.53 151 73

89 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 379A ASA# 2714515 MYTTY IN FOCUS Sire: BAR CK MR MEAT MKR 209T BAR CK MS 3D 321R OX BOW FINAL ANSWER 6407 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 942W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 643F CE BW EPDs 7.9 2.6

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

640

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Sire: SRS TEXT BOOK 50T M2041

101

WDA #Calves 4@102 Ratio

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 016X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 447P CE BW EPDs 11.4 1.2

CE BW EPDs 9.3 2

WW 60

563

KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 Sire: ELLINGSON BLAZER X37 ELLINGSON MS MR MT R562

91

ADG

WDA #Calves 7@100 Ratio

SAND RANCH HAND Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 948W 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 568R CE BW WW EPDs 14.5 -1.8 57.5

93 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 398A ASA# 2714591

RC CLUB KING 040R Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 119Y MISS PRICKLY PEAR 112L CE BW WW EPDs 14 -0.9 62.8

WDA #Calves 2@97 Ratio

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

60 597 97

ADG

WDA #Calves 3@98 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 83.5 11.4 23.7 52.4 16.8 -0.71 0.13 -0.071 0.78 137 71

This Blazer daughter ranks in the top 1% of the breed in birth weight.

A broody heifer with a great disposition

KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 Sire: ELLINGSON BLAZER X37 ELLINGSON MS MR MT R562

96

ADG

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 91.2 16 21.2 53.9 25.6 -0.59 0.12 -0.044 0.72 128 67

Tattoo: 396A • BD: 2/17/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

102

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 99.4 7.4 26 56 32.6 -0.38 0.24 -0.02 0.34 109 64

Tattoo: 398A • BD: 2/19/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

90 609

92 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 396A ASA# 2714519

91 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 395A ASA# 2714402

WLE OVERLOAD Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 537R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 262M

WW 65.3

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

This heifer ranks in the top 1% of the breed for maternal calving ease.

Another great Meat Maker daughter that's hard to miss in the pen for her looks and thickness.

S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 Sire: SD HOMESTEADER 259 SD ERICA 809 M034

WDA #Calves 2@96 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 93.8 10.9 24.4 55.9 24.2 -0.54 0.08 -0.046 0.53 125 71

Tattoo: 381A • BD: 2/8/13 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

86

ADG

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

99

ADG

90 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 381A ASA# 2714552

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 72.8 115.8 8.3 23.2 59.6 42.9 -0.47 0.46 -0.025 0.71 121 76

Tattoo: 395A • BD: 2/16/13 Homozygous Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

74 615

A nice, long heifer that ratioed 112 at birth.

Lot 87 has great spring of rib. She also ranks in the top 5 % of the breed for calving ease and birth weight.

Tattoo: 379A • BD: 2/8/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

WW 62.9

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

94 MISS PRICKLY PEAR A306 ASA# 2714410 Tattoo: A306 • BD: 2/25/13 Red • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/8 CS 1/16 AN 1/16 LM

66 588

SVR 713T Sire: SVR W817 N679

95

ADG

WDA #Calves 1@95 Ratio

PPSR PREFERENCE 48M Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 565R 202

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 85.2 9.5 20.4 51.8 18.8 -0.63 0.04 -0.078 0.49 119 69

CE BW EPDs 11.7 0.2

WW 49.7

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86 620 100

ADG

WDA #Calves 7@99 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 78.9 10.2 28 52.8 17.7 -0.55 0.04 -0.035 0.58 105 58

A thick topped red heifer out of our Spring Valley herd sire.

Here's a moderate heifer that ranks in the top 10% of the breed for calving ease and birth weight.

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

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96 MISS PRICKLY PEAR A316 ASA# 2714635

95 MISS PRICKLY PEAR A309 ASA# 2714569 Tattoo: A309 • BD: 2/28/13 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

S A V HOMESTEADER 7282 Sire: SD HOMESTEADER 259 SD ERICA 809 M034 TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR 067X MISS PRICKLY PEAR 643F CE BW EPDs 11.2 0.6

WW 60.7

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

Tattoo: A316 • BD: 3/6/13 Black • Polled • PB SM

84 615

KAPPES TRAILBLAZER S516 Sire: ELLINGSON BLAZER X37 ELLINGSON MS MR MT R562

100

ADG

WDA #Calves 2@101 Ratio

PPSR DOUBLE THE BEEF 29W Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR Y122 MISS PRICKLY PEAR 709T CE BW EPDs 12.5 0

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 97.7 8.3 30.9 61.3 29.3 -0.42 0.22 -0.015 0.46 117 67

WW 66.9

PRICKLY PEAR 101D Dam: MISS PRICKLY PEAR U209 209 CE BW EPDs 7 4.1

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

96 689 109

ADG

WDA #Calves 5@108 Ratio

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 74.8 115.2 4.3 25.1 62.5 44.5 -0.41 0.13 -0.037 0.46 110 69

A deep bodied heifer out of a really good cow.

Dam of Lot 53

Dam of Lot 40

Dam of Lot 62

108

ADG

WDA #Calves 1@108 Ratio

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 99.7 7.3 24.6 58 29 -0.61 0.12 -0.062 0.7 134 74

97 MISS PRICKLY PEAR A319 ASA# 2714470 SRS RIGHT-ON 22R Sire: PPSR DOUBLE THE BEEF 29W 65R/MS PRICKLY PEAR 532R

78 687

One of my favorite Blazer heifers out of a first calf heifer that ratioed 108 at weaning with 48 contemporaries.

Another heifer that was hard to sell, she ratioed 111 at birth and 101 at weaning. She's out of a 3 year old dam.

Tattoo: A319 • BD: 3/6/13 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 CS

BW Adj. WW WW ratio

20

Dam of Lot 84

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