January 3, 2026
Welcome!
Dear Fellow Cattle Producer,
Thank you for attending the 2026 EBS Farms Select Sale. We appreciate your support of our program over the years and are excited to bring you this set of bulls and females from EBS Farms and our other consignors. Our goal has always been to offer you bulls and females that will produce high-quality, fast-growing feeder calves and replacement quality females. We believe the bulls and females represented in this sale can help you accomplish that and more.
All EPDs are correct as of December 1, 2025. Any EPD changes are available on the American Angus Association web page. The majority of the bulls offered in this year’s sale have been tested with a genetic DNA test, providing genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs). The DNA information, when combined with EPDs, provides the most accurate and complete picture of the animal’s genetic potential. All the cattle in this sale have been vaccinated with modified live vaccines according to BQA guidelines. The cattle will have USDA approved identification ear tags in addition to lot tags, tattoos, and/or brands.
Again this year, the sale will be available online through DV Auction for online bidding. Videos of all sale bulls and some of the females will be available prior to the sale. Bulls are also available to be viewed prior to the sale at the consignors’ farms. If you have any questions about viewing the bulls or using the online platform, please give us a call.
We appreciate all of our customers, past and present, and will do all that we can to assist you before and after the sale. We look forward to seeing everyone on January 3rd in Norwood!
Thank you for your support, Bruce & Carla Shankle
This past Summer, two EBS Farms heifers found great success in the Phenotype and Genotype show at the National Junior Angus Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. EBS MS BERNADETTE 672-505, an October 2024 daughter of GB Fireball 672, won Champion Division 1 and Champion Div. 1 Bred-and-Owned PGS Heifer for Maddie Carpenter while EBS MISS KEY WEE 1076-513, an October 2024 daughter of Basin Jameson 1076, won Reserve Champion Division 1 for EB Carpenter.
These heifers are prime examples of Angus females that not only look good in person, but excel on paper with great EPDs and $Values. You will find bulls and females throughout the sale that follow this same philosophy, breeding for both excellent genetics on paper and in person. Be sure to look for several half and quarter-siblings to these heifers throughout this year’s sale book.
Congratulations Maddie and EB Carpenter!
THES S elect ale
JANUARY 3, 2026 | 12:00 NOON EST
Selling 82 bulls, 40 open heifers, 65 bred heifers, and 15 bred cows & cow/calf pairs.
SALE LOCATION
Stanly County Livestock Market 13215 Indian Mound Rd. Norwood, NC 28128
AUCTIONEER
Will Thompson - (704) 616-8553
SALE DAY CONTACTS
Bruce Shankle - (704) 694-8686
Brooke Harward - (704) 322-9770
Marcus Harward - (704) 322-0840
RINGMEN
Neil Bowman, NCDA - (919) 270-7094
Billy Lewis, NCDA - (252) 717-4529
Doug Rowell - (704) 787-6819
Reese Tuckwiller, American Angus Association(308) 360-3048
SALE DAY LUNCH
Join us on sale day for a complimentary lunch. Bruce’s famous “Angus Chili” will be served starting at 11:00 am.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A supplemental sheet will be available sale day with any updated information. All announcements made sale day from the auction block will take precedence over printed material associated with this sale. Any updated breeding information will be available on females if needed.
SALE SETTLEMENT
All purchases are to be settled for at the conclusion of the sale prior to loading. Terms are cash or check. Please make checks payable directly to each seller/consignor. Please bring more than one check with you in the event that you purchase animals from more than one consignor.
VIEW THE SALE ONLINE
Real-time internet bidding and a live broadcast of the sale will be available through DV Auction. The sale book and videos on all bulls and several females will also be available online. View the information block on page 34 for more online bidding details or view online at www.DVAuction.com
SALE ORDER
Cattle will sell live in the ring in sale book order.
SALE TERMS & CONDITIONS
Cattle sell under the suggested Terms and Conditions of the American Angus Association. All animals will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. The auctioneer will settle any dispute as to bids. A certificate of registration will be transferred and mailed to the buyer of each registered lot.
PEDIGREE & EPD INFORMATION
EPDs are current as of December 1, 2025. Updated EPDs can be viewed at www.angus.org for Angus animals or the respective breed association website for the other breeds. Most of the bulls and several females have had a genomic test performed on a DNA sample and are noted with a GE-EPD symbol on their pedigree. Cattle that were potential carriers of genetic defects were tested and any carriers are so noted.
BREEDING GUARANTEE
All bulls have passed a Breeding Soundness Exam and are guaranteed breeders for the first breeding season or for 6 months after the sale. Bulls are not guaranteed to pass additional BSE after breeding your cows because of environmental conditions beyond our control. All heifers are guaranteed breeders. Satisfactory adjustments will be made should any animal fail to be a breeder. This guarantee does not cover injury, death, or neglect.
LOAD OUT & DELIVERY
Load out will be after the conclusion of the sale. Every effort will be made to get your cattle loaded as soon as possible. There will be delivery assistance available if needed. Please make arrangements with Bruce or Marcus to leave your purchases in the barn until Sunday if needed. Hay and water will be provided free of charge.
LIABILITY
All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise, for their safety and for the behavior of the animals. The owners, consignors, sale staff, and sale facility owners assume no liability for property loss or any accident that may occur.
Bull Consignors
Bruce & Carla Shankle
3665 Plank. Rd. Wadesboro, NC 28170
Bruce: (704) 694-8686 ebsfarms@windstream.net
LOTS 1-23, 33-37, 52-67
LOT 68 | MADALYN CARPENTER
Brooke, Marcie, & Mattie Harward 28978 Misenheimer Rd. Richfield, NC 28137
Brooke: (704) 322-9770
Marcie: (704) 322-5201
Mattie: (704) 322-0831 www.HarwardSisters.com
LOTS 38-45, 69-79
LOTS 24-31 | ALLEN FARMS Scotty & Hayden Allen Norwood, NC - (704) 475-0005
LOTS 46-51 | 3J ANGUS Carl Blanton Shelby, NC - (704) 472-2500 - carlblanton0@gmail.com
LOT 32 | DOUBLE CREEK ANGUS Doug Rowell Indian Trail, NC - (704) 787-6819
LOTS 80-82 | LONESOME VALLEY INVESTMENTS Anna & Jeff English Alexander, NC - (828) 234-7855
BULL DEVELOPMENT
The bulls in the EBS Select Sale are developed on a feed test using the Performance Livestock Feed Company’s PLF 13% Bull Grower R27. This feed is specifically designed to maximize growth and allows them to express muscling without becoming overly conditioned. These bulls are ready to work and perform for your herd.
All cattle will be available to view at the sale facility Friday afternoon and starting at 8:00 am on Saturday morning.
Customer Satisfaction is our Goal!
When you buy a bull from any of the consignors in the Select Sale, you can be sure that every decision has been made with you, our customers, in mind. From breeding selection to herd health to feed and nutrition and more, our goal is to make sure these bulls are of the highest quality and in the right condition to be ready to succeed for you. The following are just a few of the items we believe in doing right so that you can have the most accurate data to make your purchasing decisions and have bulls that are ready to go to work.
Breeding soundness guaranteed - all bulls have passed a complete BSE and have been inspected by a veterinarian prior to the sale
DNA Genomic Tested with Genomic-Enhanced EPDs
Ultrasound data collected & provided in the sale book
Born, raised, & developed in large pastures, not a feed lot
Complete AHIR performance records
Strong herd health vaccination & management program
• All bulls are current on vaccinations
• All bulls have been BVD-PI tested negative
Feeder Calf Marketing Assistance
We would appreciate the opportunity to help market and promote your calves sired by Select Sale bulls. We assist in marketing thousands of feeder calves a year through our auction market partnerships and have buyers that are interested in purchasing these calves. Just let us know when you are ready to sell and we will work with you and our partners to help market your calves. We look forward to working with you!
MID-ATLANTIC CATTLE SALES WWW.MACSVIDEO.COM GRADED FEEDER CALF SALES WWW.NORWOODFEEDERCALF.COM
STANLY COUNTY LIVESTOCK MARKET WWW.NORWOODSTOCKYARDNC.COM HARWARD LIVESTOCK MARKET WWW.TURNERSBURGSTOCKYARDNC.COM
EBS JAMESON 569
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
Ebs 377 CC&7 074 Dam: Ebs Miss Jennie 074-405
EBS Miss Jennie 964
EBS JAMESON 558
EBS JAMESON 568
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076 Basin Joy 9140
SydGen Bonus 8084 Dam:
Angus Bulls
EBS LAST CALL 555
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
SydGen C C & 7
Dam: Ebs MS Travelude 6099-077
Ebs MS Travelude 3006-9927
EBS JAMESON 567
EBS JAMESON 564
EBS STEP UP 549
EBS JAMESON 517
Sire: EZAR Step Up 9178 Basin Lucy 4261
CoX Excaliber 8590
Angus Bulls
EBS FIREBALL 515
G A R Sure Fire 6404
Sire: GB Fireball 672
GB Anticipation 432
Linz Exemplify 71124
Dam: EBS Ms Bernadette 71124-357
EBS Ms Bernadette 074-7102
EBS B BANDOLIER 511
Hill BlackcapMay 9A27 GB Fireball 672 Dam: EBS Miss Key 672-332 EBS Miss Key 8084-128
EBS STELLAR 548
Angus Bulls
EBS STELLAR 570
Sire: EBS Stellar 213 EBS Miss Key W198-926
V A R Power Forward 9111 Dam: EBS Ms Traveless 9111-236
EBS Ms Traveless 1X74-702
EBS JAMESON 575
EBS
STEP UP 537
Sire: EZAR Step Up 9178 Basin Lucy 4261
CoX Excaliber 8590 Dam: EBS Ms Bummermaid 8590-217
Angus Bulls
EBS JAMESON 530
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
SydGen C C & 7
Dam: Ebs MS Bernadette 6099-439 EBS MS Bernadette 376-947
EBS JAMESON 574
EBS JAMESON 578
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076 Basin Joy 9140 Ebs 377 CC&7 074 Dam: Ebs Miss Wendy 074 372 EBS Miss Wendy NL-914
TARGETING THE BRAND
The Targeting the Brand logo highlights registered Angus bulls with greater genetic potential to produce calves that meet the most challenging specifications of the Certified Angus Beef brand.
Only 1 in 4 non-parent Angus bulls qualify.
EBS JAMESON 565
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
Jindra Acclaim
Dam: EBS Ms Travelude 134-943
Ebs MS Travelude 6099-077
EBS DOMINANCE 560
EBS DOMINANCE 519
EBS DOMINANCE 522
AF DOMINANCE 508
AF JAMESON 509
Angus Bulls
AF JAMESON 515
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
AF GOOD NEWS 522
Bakers Northside 6007
Dam: AF Sabarina 210
AF Sabarina 1807
AF JAMESON 520
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140 Mead Magnitude Dam: AF Lucy 905
BluQ Lucy’s
AF ENHANCE 533
AF JAMESON 514
Angus Bulls
DOUBLE CREEK STATESMAN 2423
Sire: Virgina Tech Statesman VPI 310A Rita 9G6 Et
Jindra Acclaim
Dam: Double Creek Edella 1802 Gentry Homeplace Edella 753G
EBS FIREBALL 523
EBS FIREBALL 503
Angus Bulls
EPDS & GENOMIC DATA
The American Angus Association reports over 30 different EPDs and Indexes on each animal. While we utilize many of these to make our breeding and management decisions, we also understand that including all of them can be a little too much for a bull sale catalog. We have tried to provide the data that our customers have told us is most useful to them. However, if you want to see a bull’s full EPD profile, please visit www.angus.org and type in the bull’s registration number in the upper right hand corner of the web page or let us know and we can provide it for you.
GENOMIC DATA If you are interested in the genomic rankings of the registered Angus bulls and females, including the tenderness scores, please let us know and we can provide them for you. Thank you!
EBS JAMESON 553
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
BUBS Southern Charm AA31
Dam: EBS Ms Bernadette AA31-024
Ebs MS Bernadette 6099-215
EBS MARK 597
Sire: EBS Mark 1812-124 EBS MS Bernadette
Sire: Ebs CC&7 074-876 Ebs Miss Wendy 021-410 Baldridge Challenger Dam: EBS Ms Bernadette C195-953 Ebs MS Bernadette
Sire:
Angus Bulls
HSCC MAN IN BLACK M70
PA Safeguard 021
HSCC MAN IN BLACK M83
HSCC MAN IN BLACK M97
HSCC MAN IN BLACK M65
BULL
Sire: LAR Man in Black JMB Maxine TG 2131
G A R Proactive
Dam: Maplecrest Vallee 9002 Maplecrest Vallee 6010
HSCC ICONIC M66
Sire: DB Iconic G95 DB Ms Discovery
HSCC MAN IN BLACK M87
ANGUS
Sire: LAR Man in Black JMB Maxine TG 2131
G A R Method
Dam: Maplecrest Rita 9033 G
HSCC DOMINANCE M107
HSCC CRAFTSMAN M103
Sire: Connealy Craftsman Black
3J DOMINANCE J418 2419
3J CRAFTSMAN M550 249
Sire: Connealy Craftsman Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
3J FIREBALL 2X35 248
Sire: GB Fireball 672 GB Anticipation 432 Wilks No Substitute 2358 Dam: FF Rita 2X35 8R63 No Sub
3J FIREBALL 2211 246
3J CRAFTSMAN M569 2411
Sire: Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
JVC Cavalry V3326
Dam: Myers Lucy M569 Daltons
3J CRAFTSMAN
Angus Bulls
EBS 876-5100
Ebs 377 CC&7 074
Sire: Ebs CC&7 074-876
Ebs Miss Wendy 021-410
EBS WILBER 5109
Sire: URF Gavel J016
Ebs Destiny 540
Dam: EBS Miss Key 540-993
Ebs Miss Key 758-001
Springfield Blackcap 1156
Ebs 377 CC&7 074
Dam: EBS Ms Bernadette 074-7102
Ebs MS Bernadette 636-179
EBS WILBER 593
Sire:
EBS WILBER 5110
EBS STELLAR 598
Angus Bulls
EBS JAMESON 545
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
EBS MARK 586
Sire: EBS Mark 1812-124
Jindra Acclaim
Dam: EBS Ms Bernadette 134-915
Ebs MS Bernadette 8499 354
EBS MS Bernadette 177-848
Sitz Stellar 726D
Dam: EBS Miss Jennie 726D-307
EBS Miss Jennie 453-776
EBS JAMESON 546
Sire: Basin Jameson 1076
Basin Joy 9140
EBS STEP UP 542
EBS 876-584
Sire: Ebs CC&7 074-876
EBS WILBER 595
Angus Bulls
EBS STEP UP 543
Sire: EZAR Step Up 9178 Basin Lucy 4261
EBS Onesee 038 Dam: EBS Miss Key 038-264
EBS MARK 5106
Sire: EBS Mark 1812-124
EBS MS Bernadette 177-848
Linz Exemplify 71124
Dam: EBS Miss Elba 71124-353
Ebs Miss Elba 074-473
EBS STEP UP 510
Sire: EZAR Step Up 9178
EBS JAMESON 544
EBS STELLAR 591
Sire: GB Fireball 672 GB Anticipation 432
ROSE MC Encore 0463 Dam: HSCC Missie 3403 Henning MC Missie 8133
SIMAngus Bulls
HSCC BOUNTY M69
Hook’s Bounty 6B Hook’s Yuma
HSCC BOUNTY M64
HSCC HONOR GUARD M84
SimAngus & Charolais BULLS
HSCC HONOR GUARD M90
SIMANGUS • BULL
CDI Abundance 391C
Sire: CDI/NF Honor Guard 267H CDI Miss Verdict 141C
Shady’s Bonne League 9922
Dam: Shady’s Ms Bonne League H306
Red Angus Shady’s Ms Makin Hay C275
HSCC SILVERSMITH M79
WCF Mr Silver Gun 467
Sire: RENN Silversmith 903G M6
HSCC MILESTONE M134
SIMANGUS • SIMMENTAL • Angus
HSCC EPIC M95
HSCC EPIC M81
HSCC EMERALD M152
BY HARWARD SISTERS
HSCC COMMERCIAL BULL
Ebs CC&7 074-876
Sire: Ebs CC&7 876-274
Angus EBS Miss Key 134-958
Andras Fusion R236
Dam: MRH HS Comet G2
HSCC EMERALD M136
B/R Destination 928-630 Dam: EBS Miss Elba 630-619
EBS Miss Elba 955
SIMAngus & SIMMENTAL Bulls
LONESOME MILAN 428M
Coleman Charlo 0256
Sire: SAV Raindance 6848
Angus SAV Blackcap May 4136
HPF Quantum Leap Z952
Dam: Lonesome Phylli ET F28
Phylli Z352
LONESOME MAVERICK M436
LONESOME MYLO M430
Angus Open Heifers
LOTS 83-121
The open heifers will come into the ring in groups of 3-5 head per group. Winning bidder will have the option to select the number of heifers he or she wants or can sweep the ring. Open heifers are sold as guaranteed breeders providing proper health and nutrition management. All heifers are up to date on vaccinations. In addition, all EBS, Allen Farms, and HSCC heifers are BVD-PI tested negative.
EBS MISS KEY 1076-577
Sire:
MS TRAVELESS 1076-573
K
EBS MISS DIAMOND 1076-559
EBS MISS KEY 0031-531
Sire: TAR Dominance 0031
2 Bar Insure 5155
K C F Bennett Southside Dam: EBS Miss Key W198-905 Ebs Miss Key 630-519
EBS MS BUMMERMAID 1076-547
Angus OPEN HEIFERS
EBS MS BERNADETTE 9178-529
EBS MISS WENDY 213-587
EBS MISS KEY 9178-533
EBS MISS KEY 9178-520
Sire: EZAR Step Up 9178 Basin Lucy 4261
CoX Excaliber 8590 Dam: EBS Miss Key 8590-208 EBS
EBS MISS KEY J016-599
Angus Open Heifers
EBS MISS KEY 124-571
URF Challenger 1812
Sire: EBS Mark 1812-124
EBS MS Bernadette 177-848
EBS MISS DIAMOND 124-596
Sire: EBS Mark 1812-124
Wilks Regiment 9035
Dam: EBS Missy Key Wee 9035-335
EBS Missy Key Wee 5209-026
EBS MS Bernadette 177-848 GB Fireball 672
EBS Miss Diamond 672-369
EBS Miss Diamond R67-151
MGC MISS ELLA 876-2516
Sire: Ebs CC&7 074-876
Ebs Miss Wendy 021-410
AF SARAH 505
Sitz Stellar 726D
EBS Miss Ella 209
EBS MISS KEY J016-5101
SydGen KCF Gavel 8361
Sire: URF Gavel J016 Springfield Blackcap 1156
Jindra Acclaim
Dam: EBS Miss Key 134-952 Ebs Miss Key 6099-236
EBS MISS JENNIE 124-582
Sire: EBS Mark 1812-124 EBS
GB Fireball 672
Dam: EBS Miss Jennie 672-349
EBS Miss Jennie 5209-163
Angus OPEN HEIFERS
AF SARAH 530
Sire: AF Enhance 003
Lemmon Pleasant Pride B541
AF SARAH 544
SFA BB06 Bruiser of YZ09
Dam: AF Sarah 919
AF Sarah 1714
AF MISS KNOW HOW 527
AF SARAH 507
AF OAKVIEW 501
AF MISS KEY 537
Sire: AF Enhance 003 Lemmon Pleasant Pride B541
Jindra Acclaim
Dam: AF Miss Key 106 Ebs Miss Key 758-001
AF MISS KEY 536
Dam:
Jindra
View videos and bid online sale day on DV Auction.
Open Heifers & cow/calf Pairs
Fall Born Open Heifers
LOTS 112-121 OFFERED BY HARWARD SISTERS
Commercial Angus, SimAngus, and Charolais-X open heifers born November-December 2024. They are sired by AI sires or the Harward Sisters herd sires listed below. These heifers have been palpated for reproductive soundness and are ready to breed to the bull of your choice. Heifers are up to date on vaccinations and BVD-PI tested negative.
SIRES OF HEIFERS HSCC EMERALD J54 (AAA 21065287), HSCC MAN IN BLACK K41 (AAA 20752882), and EBS CC&7 876-274 (AAA 21403360)
Cow/Calf Pairs
EBS MISS ELLA 209
Mohnen
Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D
SITZ Pride 200B
KCF Bennett Southside
Dam: EBS Miss KEY W198-925 EBS Miss Key 957L-477
OFFERED BY MADALYN GRACE CARPENTER
Heifer calf born 11/17/25 sired by ANKONIAN PARAGON C163 (AAA 20758950). Cow is halter broke.
GENTRY HOMEPLACE ZARA 2110
Sire: CTS Remedy 1T01
CTS 7V03 Bellemere Maid 9T02
GENTRY BLACKCAP 2203
Gentry Southside 1716
Dam: Gentry Homeplace Zara 1915 Gentry Homeplace Zara 1636
OFFERED BY GENTRY HOMEPLACE ANGUS
Heifer calf born 11/17/25 sired by EBS GEORGE
GENTRY BLACKCAP 2119
GENTRY HOMEPLACE ZARA 2317
Sire: Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Gentry Black Pearl 1718
Dam: Gentry Homeplace Zara 2033
Gentry Homeplace Zara 1736
Bred Heifers & Cows
LOTS 127-200
An updated sale listing will be provided on sale day for all of the bred heifers and cows. The heifers and cows will come into the ring in groups of 3-5 head per group. Winning bidder will have the option to select the number of lots he or she wants or can sweep the ring.
LOTS 127-133 OFFERED BY ALLEN FARMS
Commercial Angus-based bred heifers that are two-years old. The bull was put in on October 24, 2025 and all heifers have been confirmed bred at 40-50 days as of December 9, 2025.
Bred to AF FIREBALL 401 (AAA 20938656) with a CED of +8 and BW of +0.6.
LOTS 134-163 OFFERED BY JOHN BRAY
Commercial Angus-based heifers. 2 head calved in December and will sell with calves at side and 28 head are due to start calving late January for 60 days. Heifers are bred to calving-ease Angus bulls from EBS Farms and Harward Sisters with CED EPDs of +10 and +15 and BW EPDs of +0.2 and +0.3 respectively. Heifers are up to date on vaccinations and BVD-PI tested negative.
Pasture exposed to EBS REGIMENT 304 (AAA 20625091) and HSCC JET BLACK K44 (AAA 20752881)
LOTS 164-175 OFFERED BY HARWARD SISTERS
Commercial Angus, SimAngus, and Charolais-X bred heifers due January-March 2026. These heifers are sired by AI bulls or Harward Sisters herd sires and were born late Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Heifers are bred to a calving-ease Angus bull from Uwharrie Ridge Farms. Heifers are up to date on vaccinations and BVD-PI tested negative.
Pasture exposed to URF SPECTRUM L06 (AAA 20902186). CED of +8 and BW of +1.2.
LOTS 176-185 OFFERED BY HARWARD SISTERS
Commercial Angus, SimAngus, and Charolais-X young cows due January-March 2026. These cows are sired by AI bulls or Harward Sisters herd sires. They are bred to HSCC herd sires with updated calving and breeding information available sale day. Cows are up to date on vaccinations and BVD-PI tested negative.
SERVICE SIRES HSCC EMERALD J54 (AAA 21065287), MUSGRAVE FEAT 744-311 (AAA 20878163), EBS KNOW HOW 475 (AAA 20934396), and EBS CC&7 876-274 (AAA 21403360)
LOTS 186-200 OFFERED BY ROCKY RIVER RANCH
Commercial Angus and Balancer based Black and BWF heifers due to calve January-March 2026. Heifers are bred to calving-ease Angus and Balancer bulls. More information will be available sale day.
AN UPDATED SALE SHEET
Feeder Calf Marketing
