Welcome,
The Don Johnson Angus family appreciates your time in reviewing our offering and would like to welcome you to our 29th Annual Bull Sale. Our focus on producing bulls that benefit and maximize profitability for commercial cattlemen is the core principle behind our slogan, “The Cattlemen’s Caliber.” For us, this focus starts with cattle functionality and fundamentals. After experiencing multiple years of drought conditions, the premium value of fleshing ability, structural soundness, and consistent reproductivity became extremely apparent to many. These traits have been consistent sorting points within our herd and breeding program.
With that said, we’ve had16 inches of snowfall (and melt) in the heart of our January calving season. Whether it’s the challenges of winter snow or spring mud, we all do what we can to create the best possible environment for calving. However, the calves also play a huge role in their success. That’s why we put strong selection pressure towards moderate birthweights and calving ease. This ensures a smooth delivery without compromising calf survivability and early performance.
The emphasis on performance begins early, but we recognize that most of our customers see the real profits in live calves at weaning. That’s why the Weaned Calf Value ($W) is a priority for us. Over 80% of the sale bulls fall within the top 25% of the breed for $W. This focus ensures that we provide the most profitable genetics for our core customers’ merchandising and positive cowherd advancement.
While genetics and EPDs play a crucial role in predictability, we believe in evaluating our cattle beyond their numbers. Visual appraisal is our most important tool. We strive to produce bulls with style and muscularity without sacrificing the fundamental qualities of skeletal and reproductive soundness. As in the past, the introduction of three new AI sires must pass the initial test of visual and structural quality, with a breed average or better scrotal EPD.
We greatly appreciate your interest in our program and encourage you to visit our Facebook page, Don Johnson Angus, for sale updates and lot highlights. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of us below. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, March 3rd, in Salina.
Sincerely,
Don Johnson, Dan, Linda & Lane Egger.
Contact us for more information
Don Johnson
Home: (785) 536-4507
Cell: (785) 826-5628
Dan & Linda Egger
Linda’s cell: (402) 910-3152
Dan’s cell: (402) 910-5326
Lane Egger
Cell: (402) 276-9934
Email:TLCLivestock@hotmail.com
Donjohnsonangus.com
Don Johnson Angus
Dates to remember
Feb 1st- Feb 28th
Bulls for viewing in Nebraska
March 1st- 3rd
Bulls for viewing at the sale barn
March 3rd
Meal at 5:30 pm
Sale starts at 6:30pm
FERTILITY TESTED
All bulls selling have been fertility tested and scrotal measurements were taken by Loseke Veterinary Service. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND, if not utilizing bull until May, that you have the bull re-evaluated shortly before turnout.
HERD HEALTH
Bulls have had weaning vaccinations for respiratory disease, including Pasteurella.
GENOMIC TESTED
All bulls have been tested which provided additional information used in calculation of the EPDs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A supplement sheet will be available with actual scrotal measurements and any other additional information. Additional photos and updates will be posted on our website, www.donjohnsonangus.com. Also find us on Facebook at Don Johnson Angus. Auction block announcement regarding the cattle selling in the sale takes precedence over information listed in the catalog.
GENETIC DEFECTS
All bulls have been found free of genetic defects through pedigree evaluation or DNA testing.
GUARANTEE
Bulls are guaranteed for 90 days from first turnout against breeding injury. If a buyer is not satisfied for any legitimate reason, they are entitled to a replacement. If a replacement bull is not available, you will be provided or credited equal to the purchase price minus salvage value. That credit may be used toward the purchase of any animal in a future sale. We must be notified before you cull the animal. All claims must be made prior to September 1, 2025. We would suggest that normal care still needs to be exercised toward these young bulls.
MEAL
A complimentary dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m.
CAN’T MAKE THE SALE? Watch it LIVE on CATTLEUSA.COM
If you are unable to join us on sale day, the auction will be broadcast on CattleUSA.com under Farmers & Ranchers. Pre-register prior to sale day to obtain buyer approval. We provide a complete SIGHT UNSEEN BUYERS SATISFACTION GUARANTEE for all bulls selling in the sale.
If you cannot attend in person, you may call or send bids to:
Kyle Elwood, Auctioneer – (785)493-2901
Mike Samples, Farmers & Ranchers – (785)826-7884
Stephen Russell, Kansas Stockman – (785)458-2650
Jeff Mafi, Angus Journal - (816)344-4266
EPD TERMS
Expected Progeny Difference (EPD), is the prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database of the American Angus Association. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus.
Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.
Birth Weight (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Weaning Weight (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Weight (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Scrotal Circumference (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires.
Maternal Milk (Milk), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.
Heifer Pregnancy (HP), is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first-calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction and the EPD is reported in percentage units.
$VALUE INDEXES
$Value Indexes, reported in dollars per head, are multi-trait selection indexes where a higher value suggests more profit. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires if sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment.
Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences in progeny from conception to weaning by decreasing mature cow size and improving docility, foot structure and fertility while maintaining weaning weights consistent with current production.
Weaned Calf Value ($W), expressed in dollars per head, provides the expected difference in future progeny preweaning performance from birth to weaning.
Feedlot Value ($F), expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning feedlot merit (growth and feed efficiency) compared to progeny of other sires assuming producers retain ownership of cattle and sell on a carcass weight basis.
Grid Value ($G), expressed in dollars per carcass, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit, including quality and yield grade attributes, compared to progeny of other sires.
Beef Value ($B), expressed in dollars per carcass, represents the expected average differences in the progeny postweaning performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. This index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot phase, and market these animals on a qualitybased carcass grid.
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.
Docility (Doc), is expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility. It predicts the average difference of progeny from a sire in comparison with another sire’s calves. In herds where temperament problems are not an issue, this expected difference would not be realized.
Pulmonary arterial pressure EPD (PAP), is expressed in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny with a lower PAP score. PAP score is an indicator of susceptibility to high altitude disease commonly experienced at elevations greater than 5,500 feet. Selection for this trait aims to improve the genetic potential for a sire’s progeny to have lower PAP scores thus a lower chance of contracting high altitude disease increasing the environmental adaptability of cattle living in mountain areas.
Carcass Weight (CW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Marbling (Marb), is expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Ribeye Area (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Fat Thickness EPD (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Combined Value ($C), an index expressed in dollars per head, includes all traits that make up both $M and $B with the objective that commercial producers will replace 20% of their breeding females per year with replacement heifers retained within their own herd. The remaining cull heifer and steer progeny are then assumed to be sent to the feedlot where the producers retain ownership of those cattle and eventually sell them on a quality-based carcass merit grid.
A Connealy Commerce
G A R Sunrise
G A R Sunbeam
G A R Ingenuity 3132
Connealy Cade
Avira of Conanga 814R
Avie of Conanga 624P
G A R Objective R227
G A R Ingenuity
G A R 28 Ambush N340
Connealy Greeley
Britta of Conanga 157E
Basin Payweight 1862
Avalla of Conanga 343C
Commerce was a logical fit to our program for his proven calving ease, ideal growth curve, and potent carcass indicators. The 13 sons in the offering possess an abundance of performance and center body. His outcross pedigree and impressive initial calf crops earned more usage on heifers and select cows in our herd.
B
Connealy Craftsman
Niobrara 5451
Cathy of Conanga 8521
Connealy
One of the breed’s most trending sires, Craftsman, was a practical new addition to our AI tanks. His length of spine and added balance combined with impressive growth and maternal indicators made his 7 sons in the offering some of the most difficult to fault.
C
Sitz Resilient 10208
Resilient caught our attention as a Stellar son with strong foot quality, moderation of mature size, and a more advanced dataset than his sire. Although his phenotypical presence and maternal potency was our initial draw, Resilient’s low birth weight and robust early growth proportioned our emphasis of making bulls to sire exceptional feeder cattle and keeper pen daughters.
TLC 316 OF Whitlock 2053
S
TLC
Two years ago, we had a couple bulls pulled from the sale after a tough trip to Salina. While unfortunate at the time, the Lord’s vision worked out in our favor with this one. Sired by Capitalist 316, a true favorite of ours, 2053 has injected extra dimension and rib shape with outstanding growth into his sons. If you are looking to put weight on calves, this is your group on sale day.
L A R Man in Black
Connealy Black Granite Bar R Jet Black 5063
Sitz Top Game 561X
Connealy Consensus 7229
Eura Elga of Conanga 9109
Sitz Upward 307R
Bar R Anita 7081
GDAR Game Day 449
Sitz Pride 88T
Stevenson CE Deluxe 1914
JMB Maxine 720
Year two of Man in Black in our sale, and his sons continue to impress. His overall performance, carcass merits, and diverse pedigree continues to work in our program. Keeping customer’s feeder cattle profitability at the forefront of our sale, his progeny are a dream at the bunk.
F
Basin Deposit 6249
18558289
G A R Progress
Basin Advance 3134 Basin O Lass 1663
EXAR Denver 2002B Basin Lucy 4288
Lucy 1037
2345
Basin Payweight 006S
21AR O Lass 7017
EXAR Upshot 0562B
Exar Royal Lass 1067
After seeing sons out of Deposit, we figured it was time to invest in this accomplished sire. He caught our eye with his validated growth, foot quality, and positive carcass quality influence. As a proven sire, his daughters have illustrated sterling udders and maternal brood cow Angus look. Our five Deposit sons are moderate framed, deep-bodied cattle with stoutness and eye appeal - the Cattlemen Caliber kind.
SG Confidence Plus 115
“Okie” was purchased three years ago to use on heifers as a large scrotal, Confidence Plus son. As Okie developed, his depth and length of body with late blooming thickness created an appealing mature bull. With an 86 year old at the helm to attest, you will not find an easier handling bull which continues to translate into his progeny. A proven, highly satisfactory heifer bull generator.
GB Fireball 672
Experimented with a few straws of Fireball on heifers to infuse carcass
Sire of SG Confidence Plus 115
1
LJ Resilient 4018
Picture day didn’t do Lot 1 justice - luckily videos are readily accessible in the 21st century. Mimics the quality kind and framework we’ve always levitated towards in Lot 1. He’s a genuine, easy-fleshing heifer bull with real muscle (15.5” Act. RE) and body shape. The multifaceted impact this one can have towards profitability is endless as he combines fed cattle performance and carcass quality with moderate, efficient mature size expectations in his progeny. This would be the dam’s 3rd bull calf to hit the ring, her exemplary herd records are a calving interval of 368, BW ratio of 99, and WR ratio of 107. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% $M, $W/ 10% SC, Angle/ 15% CED, $C/ 20% BW, WW, $G/ 25% YW, PAP
LJ Resilient 4054
High performing bull with an elevated frame and sound in his build. He doesn’t lack substance topping the spring sires with an Adj. Ribeye of 16.1”. Out of a first calf heifer, Lot 2 was the 2nd heaviest weaning son of the first-time matrons. His young dam is starting to make a name with another impressive bull calf on the ground for next year’s sale. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% PAP/ 10% WW, YW, Angle/ 25% HP, RE, $W
Lot 1 - LJ Resilient 4018
3
LJ Resilient 4094
Sitz Stellar 726D Sitz Resilient 10208
Sitz Miss Burgess 1856
Musgrave 316 Exclusive LJ Blackcap Lady 1059 LJ Blackcap Lady of Weigh Up
This bigger framed, longer bodied bull has all the tools to make high performance, sought after feeders. In the replacement pen, daughters should be some of the earliest to cycle with Lot 3’s noteworthy Heifer Pregnancy. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% HP/ 4% PAP/ 5% $M/ 15% YW, $W/ 20% WW, Milk, $C/ 25% Claw
4
LJ Resilient 4046
Sitz Stellar 726D
Sitz Resilient 10208 Sitz Miss Burgess 1856
S A V Angus Valley 1867
LJ Windy by Valley E092
LJ Windy by In Focus 0936
A thick, big topped bull that will keep your cowherd moderate and limit input cost. His dam has been a consistent producer with a good udder and calving interval of 370 days on 5 calves. Grandson represented as Lot 56. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 20% $W
5
TLC Resilient 4002
REG: 20994274 DOB: 12/26/23 BRAND: 4002
Sitz Stellar 726D
Sitz Resilient 10208
Sitz Miss Burgess 1856
S Whitlock 179 TLC Lucy 9018 TLC Lucy D093
1 2.9 87 146
Hfrs Cows Act BW Adj WW Adj YW 85 779 1485
One of the most extended, performance packed bulls in the salehis impressive scale records speak for themselves. Lot 5 handled his suburb growth with optimal foot shape and slope to his hock. His dam, “Circle”, isn’t hard to find in the herd (especially with a huge circle birthmark on her neck). She has a nursing ratio of 106 and calving-interval of 362 days on 4 calves. The last two years, her bulls have been sale highlights with Lot 5 looking to be next on that list. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 5% PAP/ 10% WW, YW, HP, Angle/ 15% Claw/ 25% Fat, $M, $W PERFORMANCE
Lot 6 - LJ Craftsman 4012
6
LJ Craftsman 4012
Sitz
Connealy
LJ Craftsman 4014
One of top picks in the offering - Lot 6 has a high-quality look and structure packed with expressive muscle shape scanning an actual ribeye of 15.3”. Blends real muscle with his length of spine and a sharp front end. Premium maternal value with a large scrotal, top 5% HP, and docile behavior. An embryo out of our donor cow, “Shazam”, recording a weaning and yearling ratio of 107 on 5 calves with a calving interval of 377. The last two years, she’s raised top sellers that have averaged $10,500. Two sisters from the flush are retained while two more brothers are on the ground for next year’s sale. Craftsman put the punch in this flush. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% SC/ 4% $M/ 5% HP, $W/10% WW, YW, Milk, Claw, RE/ 15% Angle/ 20% $F, $C/ 25% Doc, CW
Tremendous growth bull with a big, square quarter and foot shape. This larger framed, well-mannered bull’s progeny will be adaptable for customers’ marketing plans possessing advantageous performance at both weaning and yearling. His dam’s first calf last year was a top seller, and Lot 7 has the goods to maintain her toptier trend. Maternal granddam represented as Lot 22. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% Claw/ 3% $M/ 4% Milk, $W/ 5% YW/ 10% WW/ 20% HP, Angle, $C/ 25% CW
8
LJ Craftsman
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman Black Cathy of Conanga 8521 LD Capitalist 316 LJ Blackcap Lady 0085 LJ
Cocky, slick look from the side with ample rib shape and expression from his rear view. Lot 8 is outstanding footed and glides on the move. This guy’s 316 dam is conservative sized and beautiful in her udder makeup. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% Claw/ 10% Milk, $W/ 15% $M, PAP
9
LJ Craftsman 4035
20924700 DOB: 01/07/24 BRAND: 4035
Sitz Resilient 10208 Connealy Craftsman Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Deer Valley Growth Fund LJ Lassie 0003 LJ Lassie D047
A moderate framed cow bull with growth potential and impressive foot structure. His young dam stems back to the Final Answer cow, “Roo”, who has left multiple progressive daughters in the herd. This maternal royalty has already laid in the next step for our cowherdthe dam of Lot 13. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% Angle/ 10% Claw, $M/ 20% WW, $W/ 25% YW, Doc PERFORMANCE
Lot 8 - LJ Craftsman
10
LJ Craftsman 4051
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
KG Solution 0018
LJ Ms Solution of Eisa 0013
LJ Ms Weigh Up of Eisa 8077
1
A larger outlined cow bull with considerable growth. Coming from a cow family that keeps getting it done, his dam has produced a pair of bulls previously averaging $6,500. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 15% $M/ 20% $W
11
LJ Craftsman 4077
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
R B Tour Of Duty 177
LJ Georgiana’s Tour of Duty
LJ Ms Georgiana Iris A034
4
Smaller framed bull with a nice balance of center body depth and thickness. Not a bad view of this bull with predictors hinting towards added carcass value in his offspring. Dam has been consistent with a calving interval of 371 on 5 calves. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% Milk/ 10% Claw/ 15% $G/ 20% Marb/ 25% RE
12
LJ Craftsman 4088
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
S A V Angus Valley 1867
LJ Ms Lassie 7048
LJ Ms Lassie’s Answer A059
A smooth shoulder, calving ease bull with reinforced maternal value. Lot 12 is a descendant of the potent “CAB” family, and his dam produced our highest seller to date two years ago. She’s worked on scheduled productivity with a 370 calving interval on six calves. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% $M/ 20% Milk, $W
Lot 13 - LJ Fireball 4045
13
LJ Fireball 4045
G A R Sure Fire 6404
GB Fireball 672
GB Anticipation 432
Ferguson Trailblazer 239E
LJ Ms Lassie 2039 LJ Lassie 0003
-0.9 82
Moderate, high capacity bull with major league calving ease and growth potential. Yet, the most impressive part is his carcass figures and combination of highly ranked $Values. His broody first calf dam is arguably the most dimensional and biggest centered female we’ve ever had. Her phenotypical assets could open the gate to the donor pen alone, but it doesn’t stop there, the bottom side of Lot 13 and his dam’s pedigree contains a lineup of some of our favorite cows still in production. Granddam has a son represented as Lot 9. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% CEM/ 2%
3% $G, $C/ 4% $B/ 10% CED, HP/ 15% BW, WW, YW, $W, $F/ 20% CW, $M/ 20% WW/ 25% YW, Fat, $C
14
LJ Fireball 4079
G A R Sure Fire 6404 GB Fireball 672 GB Anticipation 432 S A V Governor 6844 LJ Ms Barbara 2072 LJ Barbara D057
A smooth shouldered, blue-chip calving ease herd sire prospect with a desirable design. With all the phenotypical heifer bull qualities, Lot 14 possesses authentic body shape while maintaining quality protein indications. Ultrasound day confirmed his indicators with an IMF ratio of 175 and RE ratio of 105. Ranking in the top 10% of the breed for CED and 15% for BW solidifies this calm handling bull’s heifer safe status. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% PAP/ 5% CEM. $M/ 10% CED, MARB, $W, $G, $C/ 15% BW, Doc/ 25% $B
15
TLC Fireball 4052
REG: 20938657 DOB: 01/12/24 BRAND: 4052
G A R Sure Fire 6404
GB Fireball 672
GB Anticipation 432
LJ Recharge 3436
TLC Ms Scott 2126
TLC Ms Scotts Entice 0040
Slam dunk calving ease and data expected from Fireball with a shot more frame than his sire group counterparts. Lot 15’s symmetrical profile conforms to proportional topside muscle and turn to his quarter. His tangible balance leads the way to his upper class combination of values on paper. Truly a real world, fault free heifer bull. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% CED/ 10% BW, HP, MARB, $G, $B, $C/ 15% $F/ 20% Angle/ 25% WW CEM, CW, $W
The Targeting the Brand™ logo is designed to highlight registered Angus bulls with greater genetic potential to produce calves meeting the most challenging specifications of the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. Bulls must meet genetic requirements of +0.65 Marbling EPD and +55 Dollar Grid ($G) to qualify for use of the Targeting the Brand™ logo.
Lot 15 - TLC Fireball 4052
16
TLC Man in Black 4006
Bar R Jet Black 5063
Man In Black JMB Maxine TG 2131
S A V Rainfall 6846
TLC Ms Sierre of Rainfall
TLC Ms Sierre Whitlock 9043
Sturdy built with tremendous muscle shape, bone and width throughout. He was a bit tough to get pictured, but when seen in person, his beef bull eye appeal is undeniable. On paper all six $Values are top 15% or better, so you might as well start raising your hand now. His maternal side is quite the powerhouse with the “France” cow influence who’s the mother of herd sire TLC 316 of Whitlock 2053. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% $F, $B, $C/ 15%
$W, $G/ 20% WW, YW, Marb/ 25% CW, RE
TLC Man In Black 4021
Like one of those expandable water toys, this guy hit the ground in a small package and rapidly expanded into a burly yearling bull. A product of a first calf heifer, he came in strong with a WR of 108 and kept the pedal down towards a 109 YR. He has the combination numbers to put some impressive daughters and top end feeders on the ground. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 5% $W/ 10% WW, $M/ 15% Angle, CW/ 20% YW, $F/ 25% HP, $C
Lot 16 - TLC Man in Black 4006
Lot 18 - TLC Man in Black 4007
18
LJ Man in Black 4007
Superior calving ease bull that offers tremendous spread from birth to yearling. Lot 18 always sustained a neat head carriage and shoulder to validate heifer usage while maturing into a muscular, shapely bull scanning a 15.0” RE. While his profound growth lays the framework for lucrative feeder cattle, his daughters are setup to be a fleshy, big bodied group with boosted fertility. Calving ease, performance, and maternal - what more could you need? Ranking in the Breed’s
25% HP, $C
LJ Man in Black 4055
A good combination bull that puts the right numbers on paper to produce highly sought after feeders. With a touch more frame than the other Man in Blacks, Lot 19 still possesses the right balance of width and thickness on a premier skeletal build. His tidy uddered dam is an efficient, easy keeper that’s lineage is represented in Lots 42 and 48. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% Angle/ 20% Claw, $F/ 25% $B, $C
Lot 20 - LJ Man in Black 4032
20
LJ Man In Black 4032
Bar R Jet Black 5063
S A V President 6847
LJ Ms President 1116 LJ Ms Daybreak C010
LJ Man in Black 4085
A major-league calving ease prospect with power and mass, gift wrapped into an ideal size. He weaned heavy earning a ratio of 109 and expect that to translate into added pounds in his weaned calves. His mother is an angular, feminine five-year-old with awesome udder and teat conformation. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% Milk, $W/ 15% CED, CEM/ 20% PAP/ 25% WW
21
LJ Man in Black 4075
Bar R Jet
Sitz Investment 660Z LJ Ms Gunner of Invest 9007 LJ Ms Gunner of 878
Five-star
Lot 23 - TLC Commerce 4013
23
TLC Commerce 4013
G
Power is the narrative for Lot 23 - both in person and on paper. His combination of extra frame, bulky center body, and dimension should put him on the short list for many. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% PAP/ 3% WW, YW/ 5% CW/ 10% RE, $W, $F/ 20% $B/ 25%
CEM, $C
24
LJ Commerce 4011
REG: 20924689 DOB: 12/31/23 BRAND: 4011
G A R Sunbeam Connealy Commerce Avira of Conanga 814R Musgrave 316 Exclusive LJ Lassie of Exclusive 1010 LJ OBR Lassie 8121
BW WW YW 12 0.3 74 129 Hfrs Cows Act BW Adj WW Adj YW 78 731 1457
Low birth weight bull that will catch your eye for his thickness and depth of body. Lot 24 is the centerline for frame size allowing versatility for making progressive daughters and feeders with amplified growth. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% CEM/ 10% CED/ 20% $M, $W/ 25% WW, Claw, PAP PERFORMANCE
25
TLC Commerce 4031
G A R Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce Avira of Conanga 814R
LD Capitalist 316 TLC Ms Lucy of 316 1090 TLC Lucy D093
27
LJ Commerce 4056
G A R Sunbeam Connealy Commerce Avira of Conanga 814R
S A V Raindance 6848 LJ Georgiana’s Raindance 53 LJ Georgiana’s Investment 43
Easy handling, great scrotal bull that stands on big, strong feet with stout physical and data indicators. Lot 25 materializes phenomenal performance without sacrificing the fundamentals for structural integrity and balance. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% WW/ 3% YW/ 4% Claw, CW, $F/ 10% SC, $W/ 15%, Angle, RE/ 20% $M, $C/ 25% $B
26
LJ Commerce 4037
G A R Sunbeam Connealy Commerce Avira of Conanga 814R KG Solution 0018 LJ 9024Georgiana’s Solution LJ Ms Georgiana’s Resource REG: 21081044 DOB: 01/08/24 BRAND:
Larger framed bull with depth of rib and levelness of hip. His dam enjoys seeing her name in the bull catalog with this being her 4th bull to sell and works on schedule; generating a WR of 102 and calving interval of 365. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 5% YW/10% WW, RE/ 15% CW, Fat, $W, $F/ 20% PAP/ 25% CEM
Interesting calving ease bull that replicated his dam’s moderation and volume with even more thickness and shape scanning an actual ribeye measurement of 15.2”. Lot 27’s progeny predictors are on the favorable side of breed average to reinforce feeder growth and idealistic for supplying long lasting daughters. Quality cows are casted in his bottom side represented in Lots 33 and 39. Ranking the Breed’s Top 5% CEM/ 10% PAP/ 15% RE/ 25% CED
LJ Commerce 4068
G A R Sunbeam Connealy Commerce Avira of Conanga 814R
Koupal Advance 28
LJ Ms Georgiana Rose C048
LJ Ms Georgiana Rose Y031
PERFORMANCE
Level made, symmetrical bull with real world balance and data. Lot 28’s short ears don’t diminish his combination of herd bull presence and burly framework. His quality build and low PAP will bode well for daughter longevity, and maximizing growth expectations in his fed progeny. His nine-year-old dam has left her mark producing several top dollar bulls and has a nursing ratio of 105@7. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% CEM, Claw/ 4% Angle/ 10% PAP/ 15% WW/ 20% YW/ 25% CED, $M, $W
Lot 25 - TLC Commerce 4031
LJ Commerce 4059
REG: 21081045 DOB: 01/16/24 BRAND: 4056
R Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce
Avira of Conanga 814R
S A V Recharge 3436
LJ Georgiana’s Recharge 9081
LJ Georgiana’s Valley C011
PERFORMANCE
Larger outlined, broad built Commerce son with the center body to generate the feeders that order buyers love. His dam is a thick, broody cow who has achieved a NR of 103 on 4 calves and his tenyear-old maternal grand mother is represented in Lot 39. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% WW/ 15% CEM, Claw/ 20% YW/ 25% $W
30 LJ Commerce 4074
G
32 LJ Commerce 4100
A moderate framed bull that covers the basics with his
& YW in the top 15% & 25%, respectively. This docile bull’s mother has done all we can ask from our females. Putting three bulls in prior sales and one daughter retained in the herd represented in Lot 50 all while maintaining a 371-calving interval. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% CEM/ 15% WW, PAP, $W/ 25% YW
LJ Commerce 4101
Mild personality, calving-ease bull with added length and depth. Standing in the middle of the pack for frame and bold bodied, Lot 30 has the paper and frame work to put the right kind on the ground. His dam stems from the Mohnen Jilt family. The Jilt 1655 cow is one of the all-time great breeding pieces in Mohnen history as the highest income producing cow for the Mohnen operation. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% Claw/ 10% CED, PAP, RE/ 15% WW, Doc, $W/ 25% YW PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
Attractive and massive middled, Lot 33 is a wide based, phenotypic standout with decorated cattlemen caliber data. Conservative in his frame size, he stems from an impressive cow family known for their perfect udders and ease of fleshing. His Pathfinder dam has recorded a WR of 104/5 and a calving interval of 372. She has one daughter in production with the grandson represented as Lot 27. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% $W/ 5% RE/ 10% HP, CEM, Milk, PAP/ 15% $M/ 20% WW/ 25% YW, Fat, $C
31
LJ Commerce 4097
When the bulls were weaned and sent to Columbus, Lot 31 was certainly a focal point of this sale group. Herd bull credentials on all accounts with explosive growth, volume, and squareness at every corner. His 11-year-old dam puts icing on the cake with NR of 101 on nine calves. Legitimate short list cow bull. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% WW, YW/ 25% SC, $W
34
LJ 316 of Exclusive 4076
Took a page from the show pig industry and (accidentally) lined up Cap 316 on both sides. Lot 34 is big quartered, square topped with a uniform transition from his forerib into a smooth shoulder to illustrate his heifer safe paperwork. His visual presence and maternal strengths complete a very impressive blueprint for success. While incidental, Lot 34’s concise pedigree will maximize uniformity and efficiency in his progeny. His productive granddam has generated a NR of 8@108 and represented in Lot 42. His 5-yearold dam is not new to the stage with a NR of 101 on 3 sale bulls. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% $W/ 10% M/ 15% WW, Milk, CW/ 20% YW, $F, $C/ 25% CEM
Blackcap Lady 9064 LJ Ms Blackcap Lady 0995
Larger frame, calving ease bull with hard-to-find birth to yearling dimensions. Lot 35 has always been an attractive built, deeper sided bull while managing to present a WR@105 and YR@114 to match his enriched paperwork. His dam has made a profession out of weaning big calves with 2 daughters in herd and 2 previous sale bulls attaining a WR@108. An impressive grandson can be found in Lot 36. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% CW, $F/ 10% CED, WW, YW, SC, CEM/ 15% $W/ 25% Milk
Lot 36 - LJ 316 of Rainfall 4090
36
LJ 316 of Rainfall 4090
REG: 21078322 DOB: 02/07/24 BRAND: 4090
LD Capitalist 316
TLC 316 of Whitlock 2053
TLC Ms Sierre Whitlock 9043
S A V Rainfall 6846
LJ Blackcap Lady 1073
LJ Blackcap Lady 9064
CARCASS
TLC 316 of Growth Fund 4093
Powerhouse, longer bodied bull with the big-time performance indicators. Stout from nose to switch, he’s destined to sire a group that’ll blow away contemporaries come weigh day. His dam’s shaping up to be a bull momma with her first calf selling through the sale last year for $6,750 and another one primed for the 2026 sale. Refer to Lot 35 to learn more about his granddam. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% WW, YW/ 4% CW/ 10% SC, $W, $F/ 25% CEM, $B
LJ Double 316 4089
LD Capitalist 316
TLC
The smallest framed son of the “France” sire group aligning with the double shot of 316 in his pedigree. His double-digit CED and tight bred 316 genetics should pave the way for more sleep filled nights and maternal prosperity in your herd. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% Doc, CEM/ 4% HP/ 10% CED/ 15% BW, SC/ 20% $F/ 25% CW, $M
A larger framed, clean fronted cow bull with explosive growth potential and out of a young cow who produced the top seller last year at $13,500. Lot 38’s extra bone and length of rib should bode well for progeny to carry those extra pounds at all stages. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% WW, YW, CW/ 3% $F/ 4% $W/ 20% Milk/ 25% SC, RE, Fat, $B
Lot 39 - LJ Deposit 4029
39
LJ Deposit 4029
A real masculine, herd bull look in this powerhouse. His thick ended, rugged build and sound infrastructure paved the way for this attractive Deposit son to come in the heaviest at weaning with an actual WW of 922 lbs. His pounds proved to be of premium quality with a marbling ratio of 154. Digging deeper, one of his biggest assets is on his maternal side. His 10-year-old dam has five daughters in the herd and calved her 8th calf in January. She carries a WR & YR of 104 and grandsons represented as Lot 33 and 27. Although his numbers indicate he could be a calving ease bull, his actual BW and extra sturdy build aims our confidence in suitability towards mature cows. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% Marb, $G/ 25% Claw, Angle, $C
LJ Deposit 4050
A deep sided, taller bull that blends into a smooth shoulder to be a clear heifer bull candidate. His secure foot structure and ultrasound performance put him at the top of the list for those feeding cattle on the grid. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% Angle/ 10% CEM, Claw/ 20% $W/ 25% CED, Marb, $G
41 LJ Deposit 4053
Bigger bodied, thicker made bull with a genetic package oriented towards siring heavy weaned calves and cutout value. The 2nd calf for his young dam, her 1st calf dropped the gavel at $7,000 last year. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% CEM/ 15% WW, Claw/ 20% YW, Marb/ 25% $W, $G
42 LJ Deposit 4073
LJ Tahoe 4026
Sandhill D086
Square built, heifer bull visuals, and a docile personality sets the stage for this Tahoe son. With his well-blended extra length of body, Lot 44 is not only a true looking calving ease bull, but his WW borders the top 25% of the breed. His proven sire has made a name for satisfactory growth and generating daughters with exceptional udders. With maternal power in his blood, Lot 44 has all the tools to put numbers back into a cow herd and improve weights off grass. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% CED/10% Doc/ 15% $M, $W/ 20% Fat
LJ Governor 4041
Dimensional, deep sided herd bull prospect with maternal value as well. His 10-year-old dam originated from a flush of the productive “OB” cow and Consensus. She has four daughters in the herd and grandsons represented as Lots 19 & 34. Her WR of 103 and calving interval of 363 days supports the maternal value this bull could pass on. To put the icing on the cake, he caught the CAB logo for his carcass merits. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% SC/ 15% $W/ 20% WW, Marb, $M/ 25% Milk, $G
An eye-appearing cow bull that
This eye appealing calving ease bull is going to find some friends. Cattlemen deluxe with thickness, volume, and a broad chest that tucks neatly into his forerib and heart. His attractive dam had her 2nd calf, and kept Dan asking “Who’s that one?”. The pedigree is legit to produce keeper heifers and feeder cattle the order buyers will drool over. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% Claw/ 20% $M, $W/ 25% BW, Doc, PAP
Lot 46 - LJ Patriach 4005
46
LJ Patriach 4005
S
A tremendous calving ease bull combining heifer bull qualities with breed leading growth and maternal merits. The heaviest of the first calf heifer bulls ratioing 111 off grass, he kept his over achiever status on a 107 YR. His pedigree is an A+ maternal grade with Patriarch and True North present. With his long and level heifer bull framework, Lot 46’s muscularity shouldn’t go unrecognized (15.2” Act. RE). His indexes all landing in the upper tiers for the breed puts the cherry on top for this sale highlight. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% HP, $W/ 4% WW, YW/ 10% CW, $M/ 15% $C/ 20% SC, $F, $B/ 25% BW, Claw, RE, $G
LJ Patriarch 4016
A moderate, thick topped Patriarch son with a highly regarded genetic script for heifer usage and female production with his $M in the top 1%. When his calves hit the ground, don’t overlook his influence towards grid premiums. With his high CED and low BW, your heifers will thank you come calving time! Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% CEM, $M/ 2% BW/ 3% CED/ 4% SC/ 10% HP, Milk, Fat/ 15% $W, $G/ 20% Marb
S Niagara Z29 Tehama Patriarch F028 Tehama Elite Blackbird D826
LJ Patriarch 4028
50 LJ Playbook 4038
Calving ease specialist with the indicators to produce keeper heifers and a top crop of weaned calves. Out of a first calf heifer, the bottom side pedigree warrants a glance at Lots 19 & 42 to support longevity and the cattlemen kind. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% Milk/ 5% BW, HP/ 10% SC, $M, $W/ 15% CEM/ 25% CED
LJ Patriarch Plus 4083
A five-star heifer bull displaying great balance and design. A good footed bull and stacks maternal value with True North on the bottom side. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% HP, Milk, Claw/ 15% BW, $M/ 25% CED
Complete made Playbook son with real muscle under the hood. Out of a first calf heifer, this shorter eared prospect’s shapely edges were verified by an Adj. RE of 15.2”. Reviewing his maternal paperwork, his maternal merits land in the right range to produce some top daughters. He is out of an older cow family which is represented at Lot 32. Ranking in the Breed’s Top
$W/ 20% Doc, PAP/ 25% CEM
Lot 51 - LJ Incentive
51
LJ Incentive
Sitz Stellar 726D
SITZ Incentive 704H
SITZ Barbaramere Nell 53F
G A R Sure Fire
LJ Ms Lassie 1039 LJ Ms Lassie 9050
Long bodied, thick ended cow bull that leaves a lasting impression with his visual appeal and performance. Impressive off grass grabbing a 106 weaning ratio and has continued to perform admirably. Abundant growth on top of his muscle conformation tends to make the kind Dan loves to feed. Ranking the Breed’s Top 10% WW/ 15% CW, $F/ 20% YW, PAP
52
TLC Incentive 4039
REG: 20924703 DOB: 01/09/24 BRAND: 4039
Sitz Stellar 726D SITZ Incentive 704H
SITZ Barbaramere Nell 53F
MOGCK Entice TLC Ms Classy Lady 1141
TLC MS Classy Lady A160
Calm charactered, sleep all night heifer bull with a sleek, balanced look you’d expect from his paperwork. Of the offering, he is the #1 bull for $M at 101 - supported by his high HP, optimal milk, and structural quality. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% $M/ 3% BW/ 5% HP, Claw/ 10% CED, Angle/ 15% $W/ 25% Milk PERFORMANCE
53
LJ Incentive 4080
Sitz Stellar 726D SITZ Incentive 704H SITZ Barbaramere Nell 53F
MOGCK Entice LJ Ms Valley’s Entice 1007
LJ Ms Angus Valley D078
Impressive, easy handling Incentive son packing thickness and depth. Falling in the middle of the pack for frame, he puts together a combination on paper that can produce value on the market and generating replacement females. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 10% Claw/ 15% HP/ 20% $M/ 25% BW, Doc
54
LJ’s Entice 4105
MOGCK Entice
LJ’s Entice 2049 LJ Ms Georgiana Rose E090 Sitz Investment 660Z
Whitney’s
A mellow tempered, level lined bull with a bold chest floor and voluminous center cavity. Lot 54’s 2nd highest SC EPD and fleshing ability signifies future generation fertility and keep-ability should be strong. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% SC/ 10% Claw/ 15% CEM, Doc
Five-star heifer bull that covers the basics of fundamental design with dimension. Out of a first calf heifer, this “Okie” son comes from a long-term cow family which is also represented in Lot 4. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% Milk/ 10% CED, BW/ 15%
20% RE, $W/ 25% Angle
Endeavor 4108
LJ’s Entice 4115
MOGCK Entice
LJ’s Entice 2049
LJ Ms Georgiana Rose E090
Deer Valley Growth Fund
LJ Ms Classy of GF 1070
LJ Ms Classy Valley 7156
10
Awesome angled bull with an elegant heifer bull look. Uniform muscle spread and texture to make accommodating calves for your first timers, and supply a beautiful pen of feminine replacement daughters. Note: When ultrasound was performed this bull was to young to incorporate carcass data and adjusted yearling weight. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% Claw/ 10% SC, Milk, Angle/ 15% CEM/ 25% CED
An easy-handling cow bull that will inject growth with a nice layout of numbers across the board to market calves and create females. One we really appreciate for his proportional balance, length and comfort in motion. His mom is a model Angus cow placing 3 prior bulls in previous sale lineups for a $7,000 average. Plus, she has a very feminine daughter retained in herd. Great phenotypically with a pedigree to produce top feeder cattle and females to build a herd. Note: When ultrasound was performed this bull was to young to incorporate carcass data and adjusted yearling weight. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% SC/ 5% $M/ 10% HP, CEM/ 15% Claw, $W, $F/ 20% HP, Angle, $C/ 25% WW, YW, CW
58
TLC Man in Black 3153
bull has been a stud since birth. He will capture your attention with his massive top, depth of rib, and overall eye appeal. Last May when the cows were pulled, this dude tipped the scale at 944 lbs. His dam produced a bull like this in 2022 that topped the sale at $11,000 and has a WR@108 on six calves. He has the power to put $$$ in your pocket. Ranking in the Breed’s
$G
LJ Incentive 3157
An eye appealing, low birthweight bull that is deep sided and dimensional. This good footed bull stems from the Jilt family represented in numerous offspring throughout the offering. His dam has one daughter in production and a WR of 103. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% Claw/ 10% SC/ 15% Angle/ 20% PAP/ 25% HP
PLEASE NOTE: The fall bulls have been managed differently than the spring born bulls. In May, the bulls were weaned and weighed. The bulls grazed on grass until they were moved to Nebraska for the winter months. At that time, a yearling weight was collected. The fall bulls WERE NOT ultrasounded.
Lot 58 - TLC Man in Black 3153
Lot 60 - LJ Endeavor of Jilt 3162
LJ Endeavor of Jilt 3162
LJ Endeavor 3158
With a sharp appearance, this supreme growth bull’s fame will be found in the feeding pen. With his performance indicators, this one is for those who want to sell and feed premium cattle. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 3% CW/ 4% $F/ 10% WW, YW/ 20% SC, RE
A smooth shouldered, calving ease bull in a moderate frame. His moderate numbers are a product of an older pedigree, however, he still possesses the right data predictors to wean outstanding feeder calves and keeper daughters. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 2% Milk/ 10% CEM, $W/ 15% $M/ 25% CED
This one has performance written all over him! He packs the power and punch with a
center cavity and shape to his rear quarter. His big
and pliable skeleton is a direct result of his Acclaim sired, broody
Burly, thick made 316 son out of a 9 year old cow who has kept her place here for the consistent quality of calves she’s produced. His numbers are a common by-product of an older, proven pedigree, but our confidence is high for Lot 63 to put good calves on the ground. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 20% Claw.
LJ Confidence Plus 3163
Another calving-ease Okie son from an impressive Apache daughter. He will catch buyers’ attention with great balance and design. His dam produced a $6750 bull last year, and does it with a picture-perfect udder that we strive for in our herd. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 4% Milk/ 20% BW, Angle
LJ Confidence Plus 3165
and replacement females. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 25% $F
LJ Confidence Plus 3170
The larger outlined bull of the falls with extra length of body and extension shoulder forward. He is a wide made, big scrotaled bull with commendable design and toe quality. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 5% Doc/ 10% SC/ 15%, Claw/ 20% YW, $F, Angle/ 25% CW
TLC Okie’s Plus 3171
The youngest of the Falls, Lot 67 matured into a wide-based, beefy bull. Although he’s flipped the switch on muscularity and volume, he came the right size and safe to use on heifers and cows alike. He has the pieces to produce some tremendous daughters with his strong EPD numbers in Milk, Doc, Claw, and Angle. With that said and knowing how he has matured, his fed progeny should be a dream at all stages. Ranking in the Breed’s Top 1% SC/ 10% Claw, Angle/ 15% Doc/ 20% $F/ 25% CED, Milk
