Herbster Angus Farms - 2018 Bull Sale Catalog by LivestockDirect

Charles W. and Judy Herbster PO Box 549 Falls City, Nebraska 68355

Ed and Mandy Raithel, Managers (612) 859-9815 Brittany E. Barker, Executive Vice President (402) 440-4205 www.herbsterangus.com

What Legacy Will You Leave? A huge hole was left in the heart of Herbster Angus Farms last spring when Judy Herbster passed. She was the matron of the ranch, striving every day to make the farm the best it could be. She was a driving force behind the success of every person working to make our cow herd superior. To say 2017 was hard is an understatement; yet here we are, pushing through to another year. You never know how much you value a person until they’re gone. There isn’t a bull customer, ranch employee or neighbor who wouldn’t like to see Judy’s smiling face again - her hair tucked under her ball cap and infectious enthusiasm spreading over the room. She always had time for everyone, and it didn’t matter if she was in a 5-star hotel or in the kitchen at the farm. She was a servant to all of us. She made us feel welcome and loved. A legacy can take any number of paths, such as supporting people and causes, sharing blessings, being a mentor or pursuing a passion. Judy did them all! As we continue to celebrate Judy’s life and recognize the outstanding achievements of the many people she mentored, we are reminded of the inspiring example that she set for all of us. She left a personal legacy that is unparalleled and is something we should all strive to achieve. As you evaluate this set of bulls and females, remember Judy. Her drive for excellence and commitment to making the best possible product radiates through this offering. Her mantra, “We Don’t Do Average™,” is a core philosophy behind our whole breeding program. Herbster Angus Farms is proud to offer the best genetics in the Angus breed, just like Judy suggested every day of her life. She left a true legacy for us all.

Charles W. Herbster, Owner

Ed Raithel, Manager

The Herbster Angus Farms Family: Bob Wagg (Judy’s Dad), Monty and Heidi Coleman, Charles W. and Judy Herbster, Ed and Mandy Raithel, Tom and Dina Sells, and Brandon Keithley

7th Annual Bull and Angus Female Sale

1:00 PM (CDT) • March 26, 2018 • Marysville, Kansas LOCATION: Marysville Livestock Inc. 1180 Highway 77, Marysville, KS 66508 The sale is located on the north side of Kansas Hwy 77 west of Marysville, KS.

VIEWING OF CATTLE: The bulls and females will be moved to the sale facility in Marysville, Kansas, and can be viewed from March 25 through the sale on March 26, 2018. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: A supplement sheet containing up-to-date information about the offering and genetic testing data will be available at the sale. Announcements over the block take precedence over printed material on sale day.

SALE DAY PHONES: (612) 859-9815 • (785) 562-1015 (402) 801-1420 • (402) 440-4205 AUCTIONEER: Col. Steve Dorran Buyers unable to attend the sale can send their bids to the Auctioneer, Steve Dorran, any of our ring staff or directly to Ed Raithel (612) 859-9815. Our sale will also be live on the Internet at www.dvauction.com, where you can view and place bids online.

LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE: Steve Miller Insurance Agency will be available to assist you with mortality insurance on your bull. FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS: A Sunday dinner, Monday breakfast and Monday lunch will be served. SALE HEALTH INFORMATION: All cattle selling in this sale are inspected by a licensed veterinarian and will have current health certificates for immediate shipment. They have been tested free for Trich and Johne’s.

RING STAFF: Drew Feller, American Angus Association Terry Cotton, Angus Journal Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus Inc.

HERD HEALTH: Cows and Herd Bulls: Annual vaccination for IBR, PI3, BVD 1 and 2,Vibrio and the five most common strains of Lepto, Blackleg and Clostridial A. Our cattle are poured in the spring and fall. We herd test for Johne’s annually. Calves: (birth) Endovacc Beef, (Protocol given at turnout, preconditioning and weaning), 7 Way, Endovacc Beef,Vista Once, Dectomax or Ivermectin. Conklin Fastrack® Probiotic has been given at all stages of life.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Registered cattle will sell under the Terms and Conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association with the addition of the Herbster Angus Farms Bull Guarantee. Angus females sell as stated in the supplement sheet provided sale day. DELIVERY AND YOU-HAUL DISCOUNT: A total discount of $100 per buyer will be given to any buyer who hauls his or her bull home directly from the sale on March 26, 2018. (Ex: one bull purchased = $100 discount; two bulls purchased = $100 discount; one bull and one cow purchased = $100 discount.). We can also house your bull in Falls City, Nebraska for up to two weeks after the sale. Bulls left at Herbster Angus Farms after two weeks will be subject to a $5-per-day surcharge. (Females bought are not included in this discount).

RETAINED INTEREST: Unless otherwise stated in the sale book, Herbster Angus Farms will retain 1/3 revenue sharing interest on every bull sold, and the buyer receives full salvage value and full possession. BULL GUARANTEE: We guarantee the bulls selling in the 2018 Herbster Angus Farms Sale are fertile and sell with a positive semen check on the day of the sale. Bulls are guaranteed fertile through the breeding season directly following the purchase of the bull, approximately March 26, 2018 to August 1, 2018. Our bulls are not guaranteed through negligence, poor feeding or accidents, but only for fertility and issues relating to fertility. We suggest that buyers purchase insurance on their bulls to protect their investment against catastrophes out of the control of Herbster Angus Farms.

PREVIOUS CUSTOMER DISCOUNT: Previous Herbster Angus Farms sale or private treaty cattle customers will receive a $250 credit on their bull purchase. Purchase price must be over $3500 to receive the discount. ON THE COVER: Miranda Raithel is the daughter of Ed and Mandy Raithel, who manage Herbster Angus Farms

Herbster Reference Dam

The $175,000 mother of Gaffney Game Changer and Gaffney Game On. She is the #1 birth-to-yearling spread cow in the Angus breed. RB Lady Standard 305-890 - Dam of Lots 1-6 and the maternal grand dam of Lots 18, 26, 30 and 41.

RB Lady Standard 305-890 Reg: 16128291

DDF

Bon View New Design 1407 B/R New Design 036

Bon View Pride 664 War Venture 8030 6008 Leachman Sunset G3008 Vermilion Dateline 7078 Connealy Dateline Vermilion Blackbird 5044 B A Lady 6807 305 Hoff Hi Flyer S C 7134 +15679812 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 Lady Valedictorian 3 S A F

LCC New Standard #14218253

LCC Sunset K3118

CED +9

BW -.3

WW +62

MRB +.43

RE +.74

$W +77.58

YW +105

SC +.58

MLK +41

$F $G $B +69.84 +36.92 +151.40

When RB Lady Standard 305-890 was purchased in the winter of 2014 for $175,000, we knew the impact her birth-to-yearling spread paired with our “power” bulls would create. She ranks as the #1 cow in the breed with at least a .78 accuracy for birth-to-yearling spread. A full sister to RB Active Duty, “890” has produced over $2,500,000 in progeny sales, all because of her predictable genomic profiles and exceptional actual performance data. She has far exceeded our expectations, producing a phenomenal set of calves no matter what bull she is paired with. She is the mother of our calving ease sires, the $275,000 Gaffney Game Changer and the $250,000 Gaffney Game On. RB Lady Standard 305-890 is a total package cow, possessing EPDs that rank in the top 10% of current dams for WW, YW, Milk, $W, $F, $YG and $B. Her progeny perform the way her numbers read. She is also an amazing individual phenotypically; she’s smooth, long-sided and complete, standing on a big foot. Massively ribbed, she is as thick as you can make an Angus cow without giving up maternal merit. She is the most fertile cow in the Angus breed. Since we purchased her, she has produced 233 #1 embryos in nine natural flushes. In our last two sales, we have sold 13 direct sons of “890” to average over $19,000 each. RB Lady Standard 305-890 is the dam of Lots 1-6 and the maternal grand dam of Lots Lots 18, 26 and 30.

Gaffney Game Changer - Our $250,000 calving ease growth leader and sire of Lots 33, 34 and 35.

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Sensation 5615 - Sire of Lots 1-6, 10-11 and 25-30.

SAV Sensation 5615 Birth Date: 1/6/2015

Reg: +18258149

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 R R Rito 707

Ideal 3407 of 1418 076

S A V Registry 2831

+17016597

S A V Madame Pride 0075 S A F 598 Bando 5175

S A V Madame Pride 8264 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A F 598 Bando 5175 17249322 S A V May 2397 S A V May 7238

CED +7

BW +1.3

WW +61

MRB +.14

RE +.69

$W +52.74

YW +106

SC +1.11

SAV Blackcap May 4136 - The mother of Seedstock, Pedigree, Sensation, President and Governor.

MLK +23

$F $G $B +54.20 +21.68 +117.02

Our selection at a total valuation of $950,000, SAV Sensation was the high-selling lot of the 2016 Schaff Angus Valley Sale. He is a full brother to our $235,000 sire, SAV Seedstock. His mother, SAV Blackcap May 4136, is the #1 income-producing cow in SAV history. She has generated almost $10 million dollars in progeny sales to date. Sensationâ€™s first calf crop has been exceptional, and breeders across the nation are raving about his ease of calving and his ability to sire calves with exceptional phenotype and performance. We are extremely proud of the calves by Sensation, and we firmly believe he will make his mark on the Angus breed. He has been the most popular sire for semen sales in the history of Herbster Angus Farms.

SAV President - Our world-record and top-selling bull of the 2017 Schaff Angus Valley Sale. He is a maternal brother to SAV Sensation and SAV Seedstock and a full brother to SAV Governor. Herbster Angus Farms also purchased the $500,000 full sister to President and Governor, SAV Blackcap May 7061. She is the all-time, world-record setting, high-selling open heifer at SAV. 5

Herbster Sense 796 S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +12

Birth Date: 02/27/17 Reg: 18833416

BW -.1

WW +58

YW +105

SC +1.55

MLK +35

WW Ratio: 102 Act BW: 70 Adj WW: 736 Ultrasound Data IMF: 5.16 RE: 15.9

Tattoo: 796 $W +71.66 $F +63.13 $G +26.31 $B +123.11 MRB RE +0.18 +0.70

Herbster Select 7101 Birth Date: 03/01/17 Reg: 19015904

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +13

BW -1.3

WW +55

YW +94

SC +0.95

MLK +31

WW Ratio: 98 Act BW: 80 Adj WW: 713 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.71 RE: 14.6

Adj YW: 1357

Herbster Sense 796 has the lowest actual birth weight of this flush. Long-fronted and soggy-bellied, he is sure to add calving ease with growth. The most powerful of all the Sensation X “890” calves, Herbster Sense 796 ratioed 102 at weaning, even with his moderate 70-pound actual birth weight.

Tattoo: 7101 $W +66.31 $F +50.72 $G +32.59 $B +126.30 MRB RE +0.29 +0.73 Adj YW: 1188

Smooth-shouldered, long-fronted and big-footed, Herbster Select will carry maternal excellence to your cow herd in a moderate package. Like his other flush mates, he’s backed by the best calving ease and performance in the business. The Lot 2 bull has the highest CED EPD in the offering and the lowest BW EPD at -1.3.

Birth Date: 03/03/17 Reg: 18833422

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Herbster Sensibility 7106

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +8

BW +0.5

WW +61

YW +105

SC +0.85

MLK +32

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 78 Adj WW: 741 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.31 RE: 13.4

Tattoo: 7106 $W +69.27 $F +62.47 $G +30.14 $B +133.43 MRB RE +0.29 +0.72

18258149

16128291

S A V Registry 2831

18258149

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +11

BW -0.4

WW +69

YW +120

SC +0.46

MLK +30

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 79 Adj WW: 727 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.20 RE: 14.4

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +7

BW +1.3

WW +73

YW +138

SC +1.03

MLK +37

WW Ratio: 104 Act BW: 82 Adj WW: 755 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.78 RE: 14.1

Adj YW: 1178

Tattoo: 7115 $W +81.02 $F +116.60 $G +20.58 $B +164.26 MRB RE +0.11 +0.80 Adj YW: 1261

Even our younger generation had stellar reports on this particular bull. Reid and Miranda say Herbster Reaction is moderate, powerful and sound. Ed and Mandy agree. The second highestratioing bull of the flush, he has been a standout since birth. Look for him to improve feet structure, performance and maternal traits in any cow herd. Herbster Reaction also has the highest $B EPD of the flush.

Birth Date: 03/07/17 Reg: 19015908

S A V Sensation 5615

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

R B Lady Standard 305-890

Herbster Sensation 7122 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

Birth Date: 03/03/17 Reg: 18833426

S A V Sensation 5615

Attractive in his design, Herbster Sensibility has the look of a true calving ease bull, just like his sire, Sensation. RB Lady Standard 305-890 never disappoints and this flush of bulls is no exception to her rule.

Herbster Reaction 7115

Tattoo: 7122 $W +72.44 $F +77.97 $G +20.26 $B +135.23 MRB RE +0.08 +0.76

Herbster Sentiment 7127 Birth Date: 03/07/17 Reg: 18833430

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +12

BW -0.3

WW +60

YW +105

SC +0.65

MLK +23

WW Ratio: 105 Act BW: 80 Adj WW: 763 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.01 RE: 13.6

Adj YW: 1263

Tattoo: 7127 $W +57.33 $F +65.31 $G +27.60 $B +134.72 MRB RE +0.17 +0.80 Adj YW: 1205

Possessing the best weaning ratio in this set of bulls at 105, Herbster Sentiment is sleek-made, stout-muscled and big-footed.

Ranking in the top 3% for $W, the top 5% for WW and $YG, and in the top 10% for YW, Milk and CW, Herbster Sensation 7122 possesses a double-digit CED EPD with high-ranking growth EPDs. He has the look of a heifer bull deluxe.

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Fieldmaster 2181 - Sire of Lots 7-9.

SAV Fieldmaster 2181 Birth Date: 2/28/12

Reg: +17318942

S A V Heritage 6295

S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737

S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V 8180 Traveler 004

S A V Abigale 5650 +15107892

S A V Abigale 0451

CAR Duke 104 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V Net Worth 4200 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 Schoenes Fix It 826 S A V Abigale 6062

SAV Abigale 5650 - The mother of SAV Fieldmaster, dam of Lots 12-16 and the maternal grand dam of Lot 36.

Our $155,000 SAV Fieldmaster is a SAV Harvestor with class. When he sold in the 2013 SAV Sale, he caught the attention of experienced cattlemen with his length, muscle and eye-catching style. He presents strong numbers in every category and is backed by generations of maternal excellence. His stunning dam, the all-time, top-selling donor cow at Schaff Angus Valley, SAV Abigale 5650 is phenotypically perfect in her structure and loaded with power and muscle. Moreover, she has impeccable udder quality. SAV Abigale 5650 is also the mother of Pursuit, Recruit and Positive. Look for Fieldmaster to add growth, maternal traits and style to his progeny. CED -4

BW +5.7

WW +63

MRB +.38

RE +.31

$W +48.93

YW +110

SC +.96

Herbster Producer 6198 Birth Date: 09/06/16 Reg: 19031503 S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Abigale 5650

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 0451

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V Fieldmaster 2181 17318942

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +3

BW +2.8

WW +61

YW +104

SC +0.47

MLK +39

WW Ratio: 87 Act BW: 76 Adj WW: 639 Ultrasound Data IMF: 2.21 RE: 10.5

MLK +30

Tattoo: 6198 $W +71.38 $F +65.31 $G +17.72 $B +124.01 MRB RE +0.11 +0.61 Adj YW: 1044

Herbster Producer is a massive individual with the look of a true performance bull. He is big-topped and soft-sided with a beautiful front. Correct and flexible in his design, he ranks in the elite genomically for WW, HP, Milk and CW.

$F $G $B +69.46 +20.59 +132.90 8

Herbster Producer 6198 - Lot 7

Birth Date: 09/12/16 Reg: 19031504

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Abigale 5650

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 0451

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V Fieldmaster 2181 17318942

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +3

Herbster Cultivator 6203

BW +2.7

WW +68

YW +114

SC +0.70

MLK +26

WW Ratio: 113 Act BW: 72 Adj WW: 837 Ultrasound Data IMF: 2.79 RE: 11.2

Tattoo: 6203 $W +61.88 $F +75.86 $G +22.64 $B +133.25 MRB RE +0.25 +0.50

Herbster Agricultural 6204 Birth Date: 09/18/16 Reg: 19031506

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Abigale 5650

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 0451

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V Fieldmaster 2181 17318942

R B Lady Standard 305-890 16128291

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +6

BW +2.2

WW +62

YW +108

SC +0.68

MLK +36

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 92 Adj WW: 803 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.53 RE: 11.2

Adj YW: 1247

The fastest-growing and stoutest option of the Fieldmaster X “890” flush, Herbster Cultivator had the heaviest weaning weight of our entire fall bull calf crop in 2016 to ratio 113. With a moderate 72-pound birth weight, he exemplifies the growth and calving ease combination of his famous dam, RB Lady Standard 305890. Square-made and big-bellied, look for Herbster Cultivator to produce calves that will crush the scale at weaning.

Tattoo: 6204 $W +69.44 $F +63.48 $G +32.83 $B +149.02 MRB RE +0.42 +0.74 Adj YW: 1273

Similar in phenotype to his two flush brothers, Herbster Agricultural 6204 was the heaviest yearling weight bull of the fall calf crop. A long, rugged-made bull, Lot 9 is a commercial producer’s dream. He’s wide-hipped, masculine and square with the ability to sire calves with extra frame score. He’s also the highest $B EPD bull of the flush.

Herbster Reference Dam

Our $500,000 top-indexing donor and mother of herd bulls Generation, Index, Commander, Ranger, Foreman, Complete and Reserve. Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 - Dam of Lots 10-11 and the maternal grand dam of Lot 33.

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 Reg: +16143141

Connealy Leadtime Eligence Plus of Conanga G A R Traveler 1489 16687663 Altune of Conanga 6104 Avalon 1418 of Conanga 6276 G D A R Traveler 044 G A R Grid Maker G A R Precision 2536 Riverbend Blackbird 4301 S A F Focus of E R +16643276 Riverbend Blackbird 2204 Davis Yr Blackbird 558H Connealy Lead On

Connealy Onward

CED +12

BW +1.9

WW +72

MRB +.77

RE +.97

$W +70.73

VAR Reserve 1111

YW +125

SC +.60

MLK +25

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809, the second highest-selling cow in Angus history with a valuation of $500,000, has earned her role as one of our top donors. Ranking in the top 1% of current dams for WW, YW and RE, and in the top 3% for $W, $F and $B, she sets a high standard, while having an outstanding phenotype. The track record of Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 is unparalleled when talking about herd bull production, performance traits and carcass merit. She has produced three natural calves that have a BW ratio of 94, WW ratio of 116 and a YW ratio of 105. Progeny sales by â€œ8809â€? are valued at almost $4,000,000. She is the mother of VAR Generation 2100, VAR Index 3282, Vintage Commander 4152, VAR Ranger 3008, VAR Foreman 3339, VAR Complete 1209 and VAR Reserve 1111. Her progeny in this sale by SAV Sensation rival their contemporaries for growth and numerical superiority. The bulls that will sell as Lots 10 and 11 provide a mountain of revenue generating potential, both at stud and in-herd. Most recently, she was responsible for the top-selling open heifer at Vintage Angus Ranch, Vintage Blackbird 7203, selling to Herbster Angus Farms for $200,000 and the $215,000 2018 Angus Foundation Female Package donated by Vintage Angus Ranch and selling to Lylester Ranch, Martell, Nebraska.

$F $G $B +89.36 +49.35 +157.62

VAR Blackbird 7203 - The high-selling open heifer of the 2017 Vintage Angus Ranch Production Sale, who sold to Herbster Angus Farms for $200,000. She is a direct daughter of Sandpoint Blackbird 8809.

VAR Generation 2100

Herbster Summit 718 - Lot 10

Herbster Synergy 754 - Lot 11

Birth Date: 01/24/17 Reg: 18832423

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Connealy Onward

Connealy Lead On Altune of Conanga 6104

Riverbend Blackbird 4301

G A R Grid Maker Riverbend Blackbird 2204

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 16143141

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +10

Herbster Summit 718

BW +2.7

WW +72

YW +135

SC +0.66

MLK +26

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 87 Adj WW: 816 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.15 RE: 13.6

Tattoo: 718 $W +61.53 $F +106.24 $G +27.86 $B +157.80 MRB RE +0.29 +0.90

Herbster Synergy 754 Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 18833400

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Connealy Onward

Connealy Lead On Altune of Conanga 6104

Riverbend Blackbird 4301

G A R Grid Maker Riverbend Blackbird 2204

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 16143141

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +10

BW +1.2

WW +64

YW +104

SC +0.71

MLK +19

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 88 Adj WW: 725 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.17 RE: 12.6

Adj YW: 1419

Tattoo: 754 $W +58.95 $F +48.30 $G +40.25 $B +125.37 MRB RE +0.52 +0.76 Adj YW: 1229

We are offering the first set of sons by our $950,000 valuation, calving-ease specialist, Sensation. His first calf crop contains many exceptional bulls including two top-indexing brothers out of the “mother of herd bulls,” Sandpoint Blackbird 8809. Delving further in the pedigree, this ties 8809, the highest income-producing cow at Vintage Angus Ranch, with SAV Blackcap May 4136, the highest income-producing cow at Schaff Angus Valley. What a great opportunity to enhance your genetic predictability! The lead-off bull in the pair, Herbster Summit 718, ranks in the top 2% for YW, $F and CW; the top 3% for WW; the top 4% for REA; and the top 10% for $B. Herbster Summit 718 is a growthy, rugged bull with tons of performance and size. He has been a standout since birth and is a favorite of many visitors. His flush brother, Herbster Synergy 754, is more moderate in his type and softer in his middle. With “8809” behind him, the sky is the limit on performance potential. 11

Herbster Reference Dam

Our $375,000 maternal masterpiece and mother of SAV Pursuit, SAV Fieldmaster, SAV Recruit and SAV Positive. SAV Abigale 5650 - Dam of 12-16 and the maternal grand dam of Lot 36. G D A R Traveler 71 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 A A R New Trend #13512009 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S V F Forever Lady 57D A A R New Trend Schoenes Fix It 826 Sky High Blackbird 4119 S A V Abigale 0451 Bon View Emulation Ext 473 13593085 S A V Abigale 6062 Circle A Abigale 3008

SAV Abigale 5650

Sitz Traveler 8180

S A V 8180 Traveler 004

Reg: +15107892

SAV Abigale 5650, our $375,000 record-selling herd matron, is an industry benchmark for maternal greatness and records a weaning ratio of 106 on six natural calves. She ranks among the top income-producing cows in our donor battery and has generated over $750,000 in direct progeny sales. Never before have we thought enough of a cow to add so many sons to our herd bull lineup! We selected our herd sires Fieldmaster, Recruit, Pursuit and Positive to improve the maternal strength of the herd. She is a maternal sister to SAV Bismarck and to the $150,000 SAV Mandan.

SAV Recruit 2855

SAV Fieldmaster 2181

CED -4

BW +3.8

WW +52

MRB +.20

RE +.48

$W +49.39

YW +89

SC +.88

$F $G +34.30 +17.27

SAV Pursuit 0160

MLK +31 $B +96.26

Herbster Reference Sire

Gaffney Game On 3122 - Sire of Lots 12,13 and 36.

RB Lady Standard 305-890 The #1 birth-to-yearling cow in the breed and mother of Gaffney Game On and Gaffney Game Changer. She is the mother of Lots 1-6 and the grand dam of Lots 18, 26, 30 and 41.

Gaffney Game On 3122 Birth Date: 11/2/2013

Reg: +17837311

Bon View New Design 208 Delia of Conanga 667 16761479 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 Connealy Thunder Becka Lee of Conanga 37 Bon View New Design 1407 LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 Connealy Tobin

Connealy Confidence 0100

Our $250,000 herd sire, Gaffney Game On, is a Connealy Confidence and out of our birth-to-yearling spread trait leader, RB Lady Standard 305-890. Game On has been a great addition to the Herbster Angus Farms herd. His calves are heifer-approved and are long-spined and stylish. Backed by his prolific and famous dam, Game On will add calving ease without sacrificing phenotype. CED +8

BW +1.2

WW +62

MRB +.44

SC +1.00

$W +69.12

YW +103

SC +.52

MLK +31

$F $G $B +63.40 +38.43 +137.25

Gaffney Game Changer - Our $275,000 full brother to Gaffney Game On and sire of Lots 33, 34 and 35.

Herbster Game On 6206 - Lot 12

Herbster Game On 6206 Birth Date: 09/19/16 Reg: 18908979

Tattoo: 6206 Connealy Tobin $W Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 +71.14 Gaffney Game On 3122 17837311 $F R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard B A Lady 6807 305 +80.42 Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $G Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Abigale 5650 +37.04 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +151.55 Genomic: Angus GS CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +3 +1.9 +65 +112 +0.67 +29 +0.58 +0.75 WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 72 Adj WW: 749 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.17 RE: 11.4

Herbster Game On 6208 Birth Date: 09/24/16 Reg: 18908978

Connealy Tobin Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281

Gaffney Game On 3122 17837311

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

B A Lady 6807 305

S A V 8180 Traveler 004

Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003

S A V Abigale 0451

Schoenes Fix It 826 S A V Abigale 6062

S A V Abigale 5650 15107892

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +2

BW +2.1

WW +63

YW +102

SC MLK +1.12 +34

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 70 Adj WW: 764 Ultrasound Data IMF: 2.64 RE: 11.8

Adj YW: 1187

Tattoo: 6208 $W +73.18 $F +46.21 $G +36.12 $B +127.19 MRB RE +0.45 +0.89 Adj YW: 1150

Herbster Game On 6206 and Herbster Game On 6208 are sale features and blend the dominant calving ease and growth matron, RB Lady Standard 305-890, with the power and growth matriarch, SAV Abigale 5650. Soft in their rib shape and powerful in their design, these two brothers will be a sale day favorite of real cattlemen looking to add maternal traits without sacrificing performance. These bulls have surpassed expectations from the style and balance standpoint. They truly do have the appearance of great calving ease bulls with added power.

Charles W. Herbster, the National Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Advisory Committee for President Donald J. Trump, was in Washington D.C. at the legislate and executive branches of government for the YES vote on the massive tax overhaul reform bill. The United States Congressional bill passed the House with a 227-203 vote, passed the Senate with a 51-48 vote and was ultimately signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on December 22, 2017. Together, with is long-time friend, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL4), Mr. Herbster was “in the chamber” during the House and Senate vote on the GOP tax bill, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and also was at the White House as President Trump signed the bill into law. The package hands President Donald J. Trump his first major legislative victory since he took office. Mr. Herbster is elated to be part of such a historic vote and believes the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a great step forward for the American agricultural community. He is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Conklin Company Inc.; Herbster Angus Farms Inc.; Carico Farms Inc.; North American Breeders Inc.; and Judy’s Dream Inc. Mr. Herbster, a life-long resident of Falls City, has invested his life in rural America, and is a respected leader in the arenas of agriculture, business, government and philanthropy.

Birth Date: 03/10/17 Reg: 19016499

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V 8180 Traveler 004

Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003

S A V Abigale 0451

Schoenes Fix It 826 S A V Abigale 6062

R B Active Duty 010 16718300

S A V Abigale 5650 15107892

Genomic: Angus GS

CED -4

Herbster Accelerate 7142

BW +4.4

WW +54

YW +97

SC +0.94

MLK +21

WW Ratio: 110 Act BW: 86 Adj WW: 794 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.83 RE: 15.7

Tattoo: 7142 $W +37.29 $F +45.58 $G +15.00 $B +100.7 MRB RE +0.08 +0.53

Herbster Access 7144 Birth Date: 03/11/17 Reg: 19016501

LCC New Standard

Bon View New Design 1407 LCC Sunset K3118

B A Lady 6807 305

Vermilion Dateline 7078 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302

S A V 8180 Traveler 004

Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003

S A V Abigale 0451

Schoenes Fix It 826 S A V Abigale 6062

R B Active Duty 010 16718300

S A V Abigale 5650 15107892

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +6

BW +2.3

WW +60

YW +104

SC +0.84

MLK +25

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 78 Adj WW: 659 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.15 RE: 12.7

Adj YW: 1288

Tattoo: 7144 $W +58.26 $F +61.28 $G +16.28 $B +108.24 MRB RE +0.21 +0.49 Adj YW: 1203

Herbster Accelerate and Herbster Access are backed by generations of great cows, and with the addition of RB Active Duty, the full brother to our birth-to-yearling trait leader, RB Lady Standard 305-890, this is a new spin on our Angus genetics. The Lot 14 and 15 bulls are an outstanding blend of two of the most proven cow families in the Angus breed today, the Abigales and the Ladys. Born in March, these two bulls are on the younger side and will need some extra time to “catch up” with their older contemporaries; however, they have the genetics to grow into fantastic bulls with a calving ease twist.

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV International 2020 - Sire of Lots 16-18.

SAV Emblynette 5483 - The $250,000 mother of SAV International.

SAV International 2020 Reg: 17318795

S A V Heritage 6295

S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737

S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V 8180 Traveler 004

S A V Emblynette 5483 #+15126694

S A V Emblynette 7260

CED -6

BW +5.6

WW +71

MRB +.18

RE +.48

$W +53.98

CAR Duke 104 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V Net Worth 4200 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 N Bar Emulation EXT S A V Emblynette April 1509

YW +118

SC +1.03

Herbster International 6188 Birth Date: 09/01/16 Reg: 18908977

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Emblynette 5483

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 7260

S A V 8180 Traveler 004

Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003

S A V Abigale 0451

Schoenes Fix It 826 S A V Abigale 6062

S A V International 2020 17318795

MLK +22

S A V Abigale 5650 15107892

$F $G $B +85.34 +11.19 +129.49

Genomic: Angus GS

CED -11

SAV International is our $400,000 record-selling Lot 1 bull from the 2013 SAV sale. He has become one of the most popular, potent, highly respected and widely used sires in the Angus breed. He represents all the qualities in an ideal beef bull. He is thick and perfect footed with performance and superior structure.

BW +5.4

WW +65

YW +106

SC +0.54

MLK +26

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 83 Adj WW: 729 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.01 RE: 11.7

Tattoo: 6188 $W +54.69 $F +64.44 $G +14.36 $B +113.27 MRB RE +0.18 +0.57 Adj YW: 1135

An 18-month-old, age-advantaged bull, Herbster International 6188 is smooth made, has a big scrotal and is long-spined. Like his sire, he is ideal in frame score at around a 6.0. His full sister worked well in our herd this year posting, as a first-calf heifer, an 82 ratio for birth and an impressive 111 for weaning. That bull calf sells as Lot 36. Herbster Angus Farms also donated two embryos to the Nebraska Junior Angus Semen Auction in December of 2017 that are full siblings to Lot 16. They were purchased for $3200 and went to Lylester Ranch, Martell, Nebraska.

The SAV International progeny are consistent, and stamped with incredible thickness, muscle and breed-leading performance. They are exceptional at a very young age and rise to the top of their calf crops in every program that has utilized International. His sons have big ribeye areas and his daughters are massive and easy fleshing. They are making superior brood cows. 16

Herbster Cosmopolitan 756 - Lot 17

Herbster Diplomat 783 - Lot 18

Herbster Cosmopolitan 756

Herbster Diplomat 783

Tattoo: 756 $W +74.47 $F +118.84 $G +19.03 $B +158.84 MRB RE +0.32 +.45

Tattoo: 783 $W S A V Harvestor 0338 +72.07 S A V International 2020 17318795 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 +77.90 S S Objective T510 0T26 G A R Objective 7125 $G G A R 1407 New Design 1463 GFC RB American Lady 3125 +28.22 17670507 R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard $B B A Lady 6807 305 +136.04 Genomic: Angus GS CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +2 +2.7 +72 +113 +1.05 +28 +0.46 +0.48

Herbster Cosmopolitan 756 is the epitome of the Schaff Angus Valley program-combining the maternal greats: SAV Emblynette 5483, Duke Girl 57 and going directly back to a daughter of SAV Blackcap May 4136. His mother, SAV Blackcap May 4564, is well on her way to Pathfinder status by producing 2YR@109, 2IMF@109 and 2REA@102. Not only will Cosmopolitan work for cattlemen who sell calves by the pound, he will inject his maternal excellence into any daughter. Striking in his appearance, he is the softest, most complete bull in the offering. We wish we had 400 bulls like him to sell! Cosmopolitan ranks in with the elite genomic percentile ranking for WW, YW, DOC, HP, CW and Tend.

Visitors to Herbster Angus Farms have been drawn to this bull his entire life. We sort our pairs into groups based on the sex of the calf every year, and this big, strapping bull got sorted into the heifer group by mistake as a baby. Needless to say, he has always been the “man” on the block! He’s huge-hipped, monster-scrotaled and easy-fleshing. His mother was one of the twin heifer calves that came at the side of RB Lady Standard 305-890 when we purchased her for $175,000. “3125” is a prolific young cow, stepping her way to Pathfinder with 2WW@116, 2YW@107 and 2IMF@121. The future is bright with Herbster Diplomat! Cattlemen selling their calves on the grid take note: He has the highest marbling score in the sale with an incredible 5.9!

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19015900

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Emblynette 5483

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 7260

S A V Revere 1180

S A V 707 Rito 9969 A C Duke Girl 57

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

S A V International 2020 17318795

S A V Blackcap May 4564 17893609

Genomic: Angus GS

CED -1

BW +4.8

WW +81

YW +146

SC +1.15

MLK +29

WW Ratio: 108 Act BW: 80 Adj WW: 749 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.14 RE: 14.9

Birth Date: 02/16/17 Reg: 18833408 S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

WW Ratio: 117 Act BW: 81 Adj WW: 812 Ultrasound Data IMF: 5.9 RE: 13.1

Adj YW: 1429

Adj YW: 1354

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Seedstock 4838 - Sire of Lots 19-24.

SAV Seedstock 4838 Birth Date: 1/15/2014

Reg: +17923480

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 R R Rito 707

Ideal 3407 of 1418 076

S A V Registry 2831 +17318928

S A V Madame Pride 0075 S A F 598 Bando 5175

S A V Madame Pride 8264 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A F 598 Bando 5175 14739095 S A V May 2397 S A V May 7238

CED +1

BW +3.3

WW +64

MRB -.01

RE +.73

$W +51.20

YW +109

SC +.89

MLK +21

$F $G $B +65.60 +11.84 +126.81

SAV Seedstock 4838 was the $235,000 bull we selected at the 2015 SAV Sale. His phenomenal dam, SAV Blackcap May 4136, is a major impact, multi-trait leading cow with an unprecedented production record. She has generated over $10,000,000 in progeny receipts and is the most prolific and influential cow in the history of the SAV herd. Seedstock has majestic maternal presence, is loaded with performance and is structurally superb. He is powerfully built and stunning from all angles with first-class soundness and herd bull authority. His progeny have excelled in every desirable trait including pounds at weaning, phenotype and structural correctness.

SAV Blackcap May 4136 - The mother of Seedstock, Pedigree, Sensation, President and Governor. â€œWe sold 18 sons of Seedstock that were the highlight of our 2017 sale. They averaged $7,171, nearly $1,000 over the bull average. Commercial cattlemen from coast to coast were impressed by the uniformity, quality, feet, soundness, body width and depth of the Seedstock sons. Our two top-selling open heifers were also sired by Seedstock. We could not be more pleased with how he worked in our program!â€? - Jon Janssen, Earlham, Iowa

Herbster Substance 751 - Lot 20

Herbster Verify 716

Birth Date: 01/24/17 Reg: 18832422

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Sitz Upward 307R

Connealy Onward Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M

S A V Seedstock 4838 17923480

HF Everelda Entense 023

#16707401 SCR/PC Everelda Entense 727

Genomic: Angus GS

CED -2

BW +4.6

WW +72

Coleman Precision 365 BT Everelda Entense 579L

YW +141

SC +1.10

MLK +28

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 86 Adj WW: 922 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.27 RE: 14.3

Herbster Substance 751

Tattoo: 751 $W S A V Registry 2831 +67.18 S A V Seedstock 4838 17923480 $F S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397 +42.11 H A Power Alliance 1025 Connealy Stimulus 8419 $G Black Creesa of Conanga 5332 Cherry of Conanga 2475 +18.58 #17330822 Effi Chere of Conanga 8400 Connealy Onward $B Effi Cheery of Conanga 353 +108.57 Genomic: Angus GS CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +10 +0.3 +57 +94 +1.19 +27 +0.16 +0.49

Tattoo: 716 $W +55.65 $F +116.15 $G +10.11 $B +159.94 MRB RE -0.03 +0.90

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 18832433 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

WW Ratio: 113 Act BW: 80 Adj WW: 785 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.9 RE: 14.7

Adj YW: 1517

The Lot 19 bull, Herbster Verify 716, is a bull that cowboys with a philosophy like Ed Raithel’s can really get behind. He was the heaviest weaning and yearling weight bull, weighing an actual 1044 pounds at weaning and 1565 at yearling. His Pathfinder mother, HF Everelda Entense 023, is a consistent herd bull producer for us. She is the dam of Herbster Interstate, a top-selling bull in our 2016 sale, who sold for $32,000. “023” is a very productive donor and has 6WW@ 110 and 6YW@106. Herbster Verify is a loose-hided, biggerframed, pound-maker out of a no-miss cow that has calves sure to crush the scale.

Adj YW: 1308

Another one of the ranch crew favorites, Herbster Substance is a proud, upheaded bull that is long-spined and smooth-jointed. He has an ideal, growthy Angus look about him with a small head. When Ed and Charles picked out the mother of this lot, Cherry of Conanga 2475, as their selection for the 2013 $110,000 Foundation Heifer Donation from Connealy Angus, they had a great feeling about her future. They did well! A Pathfinder dam, she has been a top-notch individual for revenue and performance. Her first son by Connealy United sold to Acres Away Angus Farm, Hampton, Georiga, for $10,000, and she has amassed 4WW@108.

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 18832430

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

S A V Fieldmaster 2181

S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Abigale 5650

HF Blackcap May 0102

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

S A V Seedstock 4838 17923480

Herbster Blackcap May 4137 17810054

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +3

Herbster Verdict 740

BW +2.6

WW +50

YW +88

SC +0.60

MLK +28

WW Ratio: 111 Act BW: 82 Adj WW: 767 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.11 RE: 13.2

Tattoo: 740 $W +50.98 $F +38.58 $G +17.37 $B +92.94 MRB RE +0.23 +0.29

Herbster Nucleus 758 Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19015901

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

Herbster Everelda 2320

S A V Mandan 5664 H F Everelda 215

S A V Seedstock 4838 17923480

Herbster Everelda 408 17800378

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +2

BW +2.6

WW +64

YW +110

SC +0.62

MLK +28

WW Ratio: 114 Act BW: 80 Adj WW: 792 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.37 RE: 14.1

Adj YW: 1141

This young Seedstock son has great breed character. He has a refined head, is stout in his makeup and is moderate in his frame, all while maintaining a growthy look. He’s powerfully hipped and has a big scrotal. Genetically, he ties together the two most dynamic Blackcap May branches in the breed, SAV Blackcap May 4136 and SAV Blackcap May 4546, the aunt of SAV Net Worth.

Tattoo: 758 $W +71.58 $F +56.83 $G +16.85 $B +111.99 MRB RE +0.23 +0.45 Adj YW: 1304

At Herbster Angus Farms, the goal is always to take the best possible cow families and twist them in a unique, powerful way. Lot 22 has a mountain of excellent cow-maker genetics in his pedigree; combining the Blackcap May family and the ever popular Everelda family. Another ideal sized Seedstock son, Herbster Nucleus 758, covers all the bases. He’s complete and has a moderate birth weight and birth EPD. His dam has a great start on a production record. She has 2WW@102.

Herbster Spark 760 - Lot 23

SAV Emblynette 7749 - The mother of SAV Harvestor and the maternal grand dam of Lot 24.

Herbster Spark 760

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 18833402

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

WhispPines Lucy 7007

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Basin Lucy 178E

S A V Seedstock 4838 17923480

Herbster Lucy 3201 17682730

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +3

BW +2.1

WW +70

YW +115

SC +0.41

MLK +23

WW Ratio: 125 Act BW: 89 Adj WW: 865 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.73 RE: 15.9

Tattoo: 760 $W +71.00 $F +68.21 $G -7.35 $B +99.99 MRB RE -0.16 +0.55

Herbster Seedstock 7107 Birth Date: 03/03/17 Reg: 19015905

S A V Registry 2831

S A V Seedstock 4838 17923480

S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V Pursuit 0160

Herbster Emblynette 328 17543784

S A V Emblynette 7749

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +4

BW +2.1

WW +51

Tattoo: 7107 $W +47.04 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V May 2397 +46.04 S A V Pioneer 7301 $G S A V Abigale 5650 +2.64 S A V Net Worth 4200 $B S A V Emblynette Diamond 6377 +103.50 YW SC MLK MRB RE +89 +0.36 +23 -0.18 +0.55 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

WW Ratio: 100 Act BW: 83 Adj WW: 694 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.50 RE: 13.6

Adj YW: 1361

Adj YW: 1209

Smooth-fronted and powerful, Herbster Seedstock 7107 has a perfect storm of Angus genetics. Literally a who’s who of Schaff Angus Valley, he has the most historically dominant Angus cows backing him - the legendary Blackcap May 4136, SAV Madame Pride 0075, SAV Emblynette 7749 and SAV Abigale 5650. They’re upfront and personal in his family tree - all within the first three generations! His young mother is an example of her great genetics posting 2WW@103.

Smooth, efficient and easy-fleshing, Herbster Spark 760 is a contender for the “softest bull” award. Powerful in his design, he had the highest weaning ratio of our 2017 calf crop at 125 with an actual weaning weight of 928 pounds. His mother, Herbster Lucy 3201, goes back to the popular and prolific Basin Lucy 178E cow, and posts 2WW@119, 2YW@110, 2IMF@104 and 2REA@110. His grand dam, WispPines Lucy 7007, is as massive and stout as you can make an Angus cow.

Herbster Reference Dam

Herbster Blackcap May 0102 - Mother of Herbster Sportsman and Lot 32. She is the maternal grand dam of Lots 21, 25 and 35.

HF Blackcap May 0102

Reg: +16643276

SVF Gdar 216 LTD S A F Royal Queen 5084 #15330743 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 SydGen 1407 Corona 2016 S A F Forever Lady 8292 Bon View Bando 598 S A F 598 Bando 5175 S A F Royal Lass 1002 S A V Blackcap May 4546 Rito 9FB3 of 5H11 Fullback +14843989 S A V May 6269 S A R Prospector May 9124 S A F Connection

SydGen C C & 7

CED +3

BW +2.7

WW +54

MRB +.45

RE +.80

$W +59.61

YW +108

SC +.46

MLK +39

$F $G $B +76.06 +34.18 +159.66

One of the top donor cows to be bred at Herbster Angus Farms, HF Blackcap May 0102 has been a no-miss donor. “0102” is a masterful producer of performance and genomic excellence without sacrificing phenotype. She is the mother of the $35,000 valuation Herbster Sportsman who was the second-highest-selling lot in our 2013 sale, going to Carl Dethlefs and Sons, Rockville, Nebraska. She was also responsible for the 2015 top seller, the $15,000 Herbster Sythe 4153, who sold to David Igo, Marshall, Missouri. Perfect-uddered and exceptional on conformation, “0102” is an ideal Angus cow with superb actual performance data, ranking in the top 2% for CW and $B. She also ranks in the top 10% of current dams for YW, MH, RE, $W and $F. Not just a trophy cow, she can raise a calf with merit, posting 3WR@116, 3YR@109, 16IMF@102 and 16REA@105. 22

Herbster Sweet Success 717 - Lot 25

Herbster Select 743 - Lot 26

Birth Date: 01/24/17 Reg: 18832016

S A V Registry 2831

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

S A V International 2020

S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 5483

HF Blackcap May 0102

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +6

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

Herbster Blackcap May 4220 18015048

Herbster Sweet Success 717

BW +1.3

WW +76

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

YW +134

SC +.56

MLK +30

WW Ratio: 121 Act BW: 70 Adj WW: 839 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.47 RE: 14.4

Tattoo: 717 $W +71.29 $F +108.61 $G +12.37 $B +164.56 MRB RE +.15 +.78

Herbster Select 743

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19015898

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

Herbster Lady Prideva 528 18086261

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +8

Adj YW: 1485

The mother of Herbster Sweet Success 717 is a member of the most consistent and productive flush of Angus females ever to roam the pastures at Herbster Angus Farms. They are International daughters out of our cornerstone donor, HF Blackcap May 0102. The three sisters, in their very first calf crop, weaned off their calves to have an average weaning ratio of 117! They are stellar cows with picture-perfect udders, and would be front pasture females in any program in the world! Robust in his rib shape and beautifully patterned, Herbster Sweet Success 717 is perfectly constructed from the ground up in a calvingease, moderate package. He had an impressive actual weaning weight of 875 pounds to ratio 121. He was also the high-ratioing yearling bull, weighing an actual 1440 and adjusting to 1485 to ratio 119.

BW +0.4

B A Lady 6807 305

WW +65

YW +125

SC +1.14

MLK +31

WW Ratio: 101 Act BW: 71 Adj WW: 699 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.84 RE: 15.7

Tattoo: 743 $W +70.97 $F +92.78 $G +32.56 $B +142.81 MRB RE +0.39 +0.72 Adj YW: 1368

Herbster Select 743 is out of a first-calf heifer that is a direct daughter of our famous $175,000 donor, RB Lady Standard 305890. We have seven daughters in production out of “890.” They are superior young cows and have an average weaning ratio of 105. Herbster Select 743 is a definite calving ease option with an actual 71-pound birth weight. He’s soft-middled and has a great flex to his pastern. Buy him and your heifers will thank you!

Herbster Forever Lady 1178 - The grand dam of Lot 28.

Herbster Salute 742

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

Herbster Lucy 9178

S A V Legacy 5216 Basin Lucy 3059

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

Herbster Lucy 5139 18137034

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +4

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19015897

BW +2.1

WW +65

YW +112

SC +0.65

MLK +31

WW Ratio: 111 Act BW: 82 Adj WW: 771 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.47 RE: 12.3

Tattoo: 742 $W +62.55 $F +77.20 $G +32.80 $B +147.34 MRB RE +0.36 +0.72

Herbster Influence 772 Birth Date: 02/04/17 Reg: 19031279

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

Herbster Forever Lady 4235 18103756

Herbster Forever Lady 1178 B C Lookout 7024

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +0

BW +2.7

HF Forever Lady 574

WW +63

YW +110

SC +0.71

MLK +27

WW Ratio: 107 Act BW: 83 Adj WW: 743 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.59 RE: 14.1

Adj YW: 1325

Tattoo: 772 $W +62.39 $F +65.55 $G +28.04 $B +140.18 MRB RE +0.36 +0.59 Adj YW: 1335

Herbster Influence 772 is a stretchy and complete made bull with a great growthy look. His grand dam, Herbster Forever 1178, was a past show heifer for Miranda. She won the 2013 Nebraska State Fair Open Angus Show and has become a great cow for us. She’s a Pathfinder that doesn’t miss, posting 3WW@107. Her daughter and the mother of Lot 28, Herbster Forever Lady 4235, came out of the box swinging with this strapping young calf by her side at weaning. We have every reason to believe “4235” will be another great Pathfinder for our program, just like her mother. Herbster Influence 772 had an exceptional weaning ratio of 107.

The Lot 27 bull is another very impressive bull out of a first-calf heifer. He has always been an easy individual to admire because he’s great structured and has a calving ease look that doesn’t disappoint you when you step behind him. Bold in his design, he carries the blood of Sensation and the ever productive and powerful Basin Lucy family. Take a look at his actual performance data, he ratioed 111 at weaning!

Herbster Sensation 7111 - Lot 30

Herbster Republic - Our $25,000 high-selling bull of the 2014 Herbster Angus Farms sale and maternal brother to the mother Lot 29.

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19015902

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

Sitz Upward 307R

Connealy Onward Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M

Limestone May 8195

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2436

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

Herbster May 2104 17428410

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +8

Herbster Response 762

BW +2.0

WW +70

YW +127

SC +0.96

MLK +29

WW Ratio: 103 Act BW: 88 Adj WW: 715 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.47 RE: 12.2

Tattoo: 762 $W +71.98 $F +91.74 $G +28.00 $B +151.36 MRB RE +0.39 +0.58

Herbster Sensation 7111 Birth Date: 03/03/17 Reg: 19015906

S A V Registry 2831

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Madame Pride 0075

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

S A V Sensation 5615 18258149

Herbster Lady Prideva 531 18086263

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

Genomic: Angus GS

CED -3

BW +2.5

B A Lady 6807 305

WW +60

YW +93

SC +1.15

MLK +28

WW Ratio: 101 Act BW: 72 Adj WW: 735 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.13 RE: 14.3

Adj YW: 1309

Ranking in the elite genomic percentiles for WW, Doc, MW, MH and CW, Herbster Response is a definite choice for those cattlemen looking to add some extra frame score and growth to their calf crop. Long-sided and stout-boned, he is out of a great herd cow, Herbster May 2104. A bigger-framed and easy-fleshing member of our herd, â€œ2104â€? stems from the same family that produced SAV Net Worth and Herbster Republic. Herbster Republic was the lead-off and high-selling lot of our 2014 Bull Sale, selling to Kip Cullers, Purdy, Missouri, for $25,000. The maternal grand dam of Herbster Response 762, Limestone May 8195, posts 8WW@101, 6YW@106 and 6REA@104.

Tattoo: 7111 $W +60.43 $F +37.26 $G +27.96 $B +106.48 MRB RE +0.24 +0.67 Adj YW: 1313

The Lot 30 bull possesses some of the most cutting-edge genetics at Herbster Angus Farms to date. We love infusing the power and growth of the Schaff Angus Valley program with the amazing curvebending abilities of the RB Lady Standard family! Long-patterned, tight-sheathed and smooth-fronted, he will mature into a greatlooking sire built for longevity!

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Pedigree 4834 - Sire of Lots 31 and 32.

SAV Pedigree 4834 Birth Date: 1/1/2014

Reg: +17921485

Tattoo: 4834

SAV Abigale 5650 Our $375,000 mother of Pedigree, Fieldmaster, Pursuit and Property. She is the dam of Lots 12-16.

S A V Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145 Boyd New Day 8005 #15688392 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A F 598 Bando 5175 14739095 S A V May 2397 S A V May 7238

S A V Pioneer 7301

CED +7

BW +1.9

WW +66

MRB +.26

RE +1.11

$W +57.48

YW +119

SC +1.14

MLK +23

SAV Fieldmaster Our $155,000 â€œHarvestor with class.â€? He is a maternal brother to Pedigree and the sire of Lots 7,8 and 9.

$F $G $B +81.89 +30.62 +141.77

SAV Pedigree 4834 was our selection and the top-selling and record-setting lot of the 2015 Schaff Angus Valley sale at a total valuation of $1,087,500. He is a son of SAV Blackcap May 4136. He offers the lineage, phenotype and breedleading EPD profile to be one of the truly great breeding achievements in Angus history. A 3/4 brother to our proven herd sire, Pursuit, Pedigree is a maternal masterpiece, backed by the best cows in the business. Stunning in his design, this bull is stylish, super fronted, long-sided and has a powerful hip. We are excited about the future of the Pedigree progeny! He is heifer safe.

SAV Pursuit Our maternal brother of Pedigree.

Judy Herbster serves others at the 2017 Herbster Angus Farms Bull and Female Sale.

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 18833403

S A V Pioneer 7301

S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Madame Pride 8264

Leachman Right Time S A R Cruzs Pride 8597

S A V Pedigree 4834 17921485

Herbster Madame Pride 420 17801837

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +10

Herbster Lineage 761

BW +0.4

WW +47

YW +79

SC +1.73

MLK +26

WW Ratio: 106 Act BW: 70 Adj WW: 736 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.93 RE: 14.2

Tattoo: 761 $W +50.00 $F +36.08 $G +39.61 $B +115.71 MRB RE +0.54 +0.66

Herbster Pedigree 6203D

Birth Date: 09/09/16 Reg: 19015127 Tattoo: 6203D S A V Final Answer 0035 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +53.38 S A V Pedigree 4834 17921485 $F S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397 +59.36 S A F Connection SydGen C C & 7 $G SydGen Forever Lady 4087 HF Blackcap May 0102 +17.89 S A F 598 Bando 5175 16643276 S A V Blackcap May 4546 $B S A V May 6269 +122.93 Genomic: Angus GS CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +8 +2.0 +48 +100 +0.73 +39 +0.04 +0.95 WW Ratio: 99 Act BW: 72 Adj WW: 734 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.52 RE: 12.0

Adj YW: 1254

A fantastic calving ease option, Herbster Lineage 761 is the result of mating the popular Blackcap May family with the prolific Madame Pride family. With an actual birthweight of 70 pounds and a weaning ratio of 106, your heifers will shine with his influence when they wean their calves next year. The Lot 31 bull has the highest scrotal EPD in the offering at +1.73.

Adj YW: 1153

Another light actual birth weight bull, Herbster Pedigree 6203D is a direct son of our great donor, HF Blackcap May 0102. â€œ0102â€? is responsible for a flush of females out of International that are the most consistent and best-producing cows in our whole herd. Their sisters are perfect-uddered, ideal in their design and, WOW, can they raise a calf! In their very first calf crop, the sisters weaned off their calves to have an average weaning ratio of 117! Herbster Pedigree 6203D is rocket-fronted and stands on a correct foot. Slickhaired, he will thrive in climates where shedding is necessary. Keep every daughter, they will be amazing cows with superior factories underneath them! 27

Herbster Reference Sire

Gaffney Game Changer 371 - Sire of Lots 33, 34 and 35.

Gaffney Game Changer 371 Birth Date: 8/24/2013

Reg: +17805944

Tattoo: 371

Connealy Confidence 0100

CED +16

BW -1.8

WW +58

YW +103

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

B A Lady 6807 305

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809

Connealy Onward Riverbend Blackbird 4301

Herbster Blackbird 521 Genomic: Angus GS

CED +8

MRB +.51

BW +0.9

WW +63

YW +101

SC +0.11

MLK +29

WW Ratio: 118 Act BW: 70 Adj WW: 817 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.92 RE: 18.2

RE +1.11

$W +71.20

$F +63.48

$G +39.33

$B +160.70

Breeding cattle is a game of strategy - taking the best and mixing them together in a creative way to ultimately produce an excellent outcome. At Herbster Angus Farms, we have taken two of the most profitable cows and constructed a pedigree that will rival any in the business. What an opportunity to get herd matrons “890” and “8809” in the same stellar pedigee! More than your average calving-ease bull, Herbster Challenger 714 is out of one of Mandy’s favorite young cows, Herbster Blackbird 521. She did an amazing job raising Herbster Challenger as her first calf. He weighed a moderate 70 pounds at birth and grew to a very impressive actual weaning weight of 850 pounds to ratio 118. She is a definite up-and-coming female in our herd. Get in on the ground floor of our Blackbird family with this great Game Changer son. He will be heifer-safe! He had a monster ultrasound REA measurement of 18.2, which was the largest in this sale.

Birth Date: 01/23/17 Reg: 19015895

Gaffney Game Changer 371

18137056

MLK +33

Herbster Challenger 714

Connealy Tobin Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281

17805944

SC -.29

Game Changer is our $275,000 calving ease sire by Connealy Confidence and out of RB Lady Standard 305-890. He offers true curve bender performance with a double-digit CED EPD. He is a bull that will add to any Angus cow’s number profile without sacrificing phenotype and performance. Game Changer is longspined, great fronted, deep-sided and sound. His calves come light and grow fast, challenging the pound-maker sire groups for the top-ratioing spots at weaning. Game Changer will be a “go-to” calving ease sire in the Angus breed! His first daughters are calving now and they have ideal udders with plenty of mothering ability. We love them!

Tattoo: 714 $W +75.25 $F +50.55 $G +31.01 $B +131.19 MRB RE +0.42 +0.92 Adj YW: 1348

Herbster Candidate 739 - Lot 34

Herbster Candidate 739 Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19015896

Tattoo: 739 Connealy Tobin $W Connealy Confidence 0100 +84.07 Gaffney Game Changer 371 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 17805944 $F R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard B A Lady 6807 305 +88.16 S A V Pursuit 0160 Herbster Sportsman 232 $G HF Blackcap May 0102 Herbster Lucy 534 +39.09 Sitz Upward 307R 18136998 V A R Lucy 0293 $B Basin Lucy N947 +174.42 Genomic: Angus GS CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +12 -0.7 +66 +123 -0.18 +42 +0.48 +1.18 WW Ratio: 117 Act BW: 66 Adj WW: 814 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.62 RE: 16.8

Herbster Goal Line 748 Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19031280

Connealy Tobin Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281

Gaffney Game Changer 371 17805944

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

B A Lady 6807 305

S A V International 2020

S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 5483

HF Blackcap May 0102

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

Herbster Blackcap May 4225 18015038

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +1

BW +4.1

WW +69

YW +115

SC +0.10

MLK +38

WW Ratio: 115 Act BW: 86 Adj WW: 796 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.01 RE: 15.5

Adj YW: 1468

With a double-digit CED EPD and an actual 66-pound birth weight, Herbster Candidate 739 is a heifer bull with added power and growth. Angular in his makeup, bold in his rib, and great-fronted, Herbster Candidate has been a definite eye catcher since birth. He has that added muscle we all seek. Stemming from the popular and productive Lucy cow family, the Lot 34 bull ranks in the top percentile of Nonparent bulls for CED, BW, YW, Milk, CW, RE, $W, $F and $B. Take note, his grand dam, VAR Lucy 0293, records 5WW@112, 5YW@107, 5IMF@105 and 7REA@107. VAR Lucy 0293 has two daughters in production at Herbster Angus Farms and they have an average weaning ratio of 119. A maternal sister to the mother of Lot 34 is the dam of Lot 40.

Tattoo: 748 $W +75.11 $F +90.82 $G +38.37 $B +190.20 MRB RE +0.73 +0.96 Adj YW: 1290

Herbster Goal Line 748 is bred for maternal excellence and power. His mother is a member of the most consistent and best phenotype female flush in our herd-the International daughters out of “0102.” Wow, are they awesome! The three sisters, in their very first calf crop, had an average weaning ratio of 117! This sale book is littered with bull calves out of them, and as you can see, they worked to every sire group, proving their consistency and superiority as “no-miss” genetics. Herbster Goal Line has lots of red meat in a compact, moderate package. He ranks in the top 1% for $B EPD. He has the highest marbling and $B EPD in the sale.

Herbster Game On 770 - Lot 36

Herbster Game On 770 Birth Date: 02/03/17 Reg: 19015903

Tattoo: 770 Connealy Tobin $W Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 +65.71 Gaffney Game On 3122 17837311 $F R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard B A Lady 6807 305 +32.64 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V International 2020 $G S A V Emblynette 5483 Herbster Abigale 5100 +32.73 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 18137020 S A V Abigale 5650 $B S A V Abigale 0451 +104.77 Genomic: Angus GS CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +12 -0.6 +54 +88 +0.83 +33 +0.48 +0.66 WW Ratio: 111 Act BW: 61 Adj WW: 773 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.29 RE: 14.0

Herbster Robust 788 Birth Date: 02/20/17 Reg: 18833412

Herbster Sportsman 232

Herbster Ironman 520 18086262

S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

B A Lady 6807 305

Herbster Republic 3177

S A V Revere 1180 Limestone May 8195

Herbster Blackcap 3142

HF Extra K205 115 H F Blackcap 0156

Herbster Blackcap 5135 18137032

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +1

BW +3.3

WW +67

YW +120

SC +0.13

MLK +39

WW Ratio: 111 Act BW: 79 Adj WW: 768 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.86 RE: 14.0

Adj YW: 1279

Tattoo: 788 $W +73.08 $F +90.50 $G +30.14 $B +150.40 MRB RE +0.50 +0.42 Adj YW: 1274

We decided to retain the sire of Lot 37, Herbster Ironman 520, keeping him out of our record-setting sale in 2016. His brothers averaged an impressive $21,000. They were a very consistent and well-received set of bulls out of our $175,000 donor, RB Lady Standard 305-890. A full brother to Herbster Ironman, Herbster Guardsman topped the sale and sold to Big Bull LLC for $75,000. Wide-pinned, moderate and soft-made, Herbster Robust 788 would be best suited for use on pretty cows needing power.

The mother of Lot 36, Herbster Abigale 5100, is a direct daughter of Abigale 5650 and SAV International. With a BW EPD of +3.2, she needed to be bred to a true-blue, calving ease bull with great birth EPDs to have success, and that is where Gaffney Game On came into play. With an actual birth weight of 61 pounds, Herbster Game On 770 was a perfect first calf. Moreover, he took that growth and power from his bottom side and raced to weaning, recording an actual weaning weight of 780 pounds and posting a weaning ratio of 111. Stout-hipped and complete, donâ€™t miss this opportunity to buy the lightest birth weight bull in the offering. Your heifers will be singing your praises next spring! 30

February 13, 2018

Mr. Charles W. Herbster, I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for me and my fam our friendship and it has been ily. I have truly enjoyed an honor to serve with you as we have mobilized a nation to God. prayer before Almighty

In our efforts, together, we mob ilized tens of thousands of peop le in more than 90 countries, your faithful support. Nearly every year, thanks to every Governor and every U.S . President, for the past 15 year proclamations for the National s, have signed Day of Prayer with the support of over 200 members of Con gress. Together, we organized thre e national Bus Tours, calling on Coll ege Students to stand and pray were able to mobilize 43 cam puses in 24 states including Harv for this nation. We ard, Yale, MIT and West Poin then traveled to 33 states over t to name a few. We 100 days visiting 400 commun ities across 13,000 miles to mob to engage in the election proc ilize 100,000 people ess and to intercede for the natio n. In total, because of your faith fulness over these many year s, we mobilized over 1 mill America. Throughout this jour ion people to pray for ney, together, we instilled a strong sense of patriotism in coast, while reminding each constituents from coast to and every Congressman and Citizen of our deep Judeo-C hristian roots. Mr. Charles W. Herbster, you have impacted a nation and the legacy of both you and Mrs. a ripple throughout all of time Judy Herbster will leave . Millions of homes - millions of lives - have been directly service to the King of kings impacted by your faithful and Lord of lords and I have been honored to serve alongsid e you in this journey. Thank you for your gift to me and my family and the work we are doing here at Calvary Valley. Today, we reach mor Fellowship Fountain e than 4,200 people each and every week in 43 countries arou prayerful this outreach will only nd the world. We are increase in the years to come.

It was an honor and a privilege to join with you on Friday, Febr uary 2, for the Tribute to Mrs you for allowing me to participa . Judy te. I look forward to serving with you again soon. You will alwa ys be an inspiration to me and you my friend. it May God bless you abundant Sincerely,

Herbster. Thank

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ly in 2018 and beyond.

John Bornschein, Th.D.h.c. Calvary Fellowship Fountain Valley Former Executive Director &Vi ce Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force

4945 Cable Lane Colorado Springs, CO 809 11 Phone 719-382-3711 www.calvaryfountain.c om

Charles W. Herbster with Dr. James and Shirley Dobson. Mrs. Shirley Dobson served as the Chairwoman of the National Day of Prayer for 25 years. 31

Herbster Reference Sire

Herbster Sportsman 232 - Sire of Lots 38 and 39. S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 16687663 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 S A F Connection SydGen C C & 7 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A F 598 Bando 5175 +16643276 S A V Blackcap May 4546 S A V May 6269 S A V Pioneer 7301

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160

Reg: 17338113 CED +1

BW +2.9

WW +68

MRB +.53

RE +.98

$W +71.65

YW +126

SC +1.08

MLK +41

$F $G $B +85.57 +37.43 +162.14

Herbster Sportsman 232, the $35,000 valuation, second high-selling bull of our 2013 bull sale, combines phenotype with numerical superiority. His calves are phenomenal and continue to be some of the biggest, fastest-growing calves at Herbster Angus Farms. The favorites of many who visit our pastures, they are rugged, sound and stylish with excellent performance data. Backed by his prolific and beautiful mother, HF Blackcap May 0102, he passes on her maternal excellence to his progeny. His first daughters are beautifully uddered, productive cows with the ability to raise top-indexing calves at weaning. He ranks in the top 1% for current sires for CW and the top 5% for $B EPD. A slick-fronted and long-spined bull, Sportsman has been our â€œgo-toâ€? bull for calving ease excellence with no sacrifice.

Herbster Blackcap May 4135 A maternal sister to Sportsman and the class 22 Bred and Owned Winner at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show

HF Blackcap May 0102 Dam of Herbster Sportsman 232

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 18833397

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

HF Blackcap May 0102

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

S A V Revere 1180

S A V 707 Rito 9969 A C Duke Girl 57

S A V Emblynette 6572

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 7260

Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113

Herbster Emblynette 3221 17682722

Genomic: Angus GS

CED -2

Herbster Source 746

BW +2.3

WW +56

YW +109

SC +1.39

MLK +36

WW Ratio: 108 Act BW: 78 Adj WW: 752 Ultrasound Data IMF: 4.26 RE: 15.2

Tattoo: 746 $W +62.14 $F +65.98 $G +19.23 $B +127.53 MRB RE +.21 +.62

Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 18832425

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

HF Blackcap May 0102

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Blackbird 9050

S A V Bismarck 5682 S A V Blackbird 7346

Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113

S A V Blackbird 3131 17556236

Genomic: Angus GS

CED -1

BW +4.4

WW +67

YW +114

SC +0.92

MLK +30

WW Ratio: 112 Act BW: 98 Adj WW: 779 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.94 RE: 11.3

Adj YW: 1381

The Emblynette family has always performed well at Herbster Angus Farms. They really put that extra punch of power in their progeny! The grand dam of Lot 38, SAV Emblynette 6572, is a full sister in blood to the mother of our $400,000 Angus power bull, International. She is a perfectly made Angus cow, posting 9BW@97, 9WW@104, 8YW@103 and 14IMF@102. Thereâ€™s power in the blood with the influence of the Emblynettes, coupled with the impressive growth of Herbster Sportsman! Herbster Source 746 is a perfect-sized, levelhipped, big-scrotaled bull with a real growth bull appearance.

Charles W. Herbster with the portrait of Judith A. Herbster by famous portrait artist Richard Halstead.

Herbster Template 732

Tattoo: 732 $W +64.98 $F +69.15 $G +25.40 $B +132.04 MRB RE +0.39 +0.50 Adj YW: 1315

If your end goal is selling calves at high weights at weaning time, this is your bull! Herbster Template had an impressive actual weaning weight of 846 pounds to ratio 112. His profitable dam, by our $275,000 maternal legend SAV Harvestor, is a shining example of excellence. She showcases cow-making traits of Harvestor daughters that are responsible for the resurgence of semen sales on the bull. The fact is, the Harvestor daughters are amazing cows! She records 2WW@111. Not to be used on heifers, this bull will increase profits when used on mature cows. Make your neighbors drool with envy when they see Herbster Template as a mature bull in your pasture! He will be impressive!

Miranda speaks at the Conklin National Convention during the Tribute to Judith A. Herbster.

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Ringmaster 1184 Reg: 17016483

SAV Ringmaster 1184 - Sire of Lot 40

SAV Ringmaster 1184

Reg: 17016483

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 R R Rito 707

S A V 707 Rito 9969 +16417285

BR Polly 8077-472 S A F 598 Bando 5175

S A V Emblynette 5416 +15108054

S A V Emblynette 7319

CED +0

BW +4.2

MRB +.06

RE +.56

WW +71

Ideal 3407 of 1418 076 Papa Equator 2928 VDAR Polly 8077 Bon View Bando 598 S A F Royal Lass 1002 S A V Ext Emulation 5040 Sav Emblynette Diamond 5369

YW +133

SC +.89

Herbster Ringmaster 701 - Lot 40

Herbster Ringmaster 701 Birth Date: 01/01/17 Reg: 19015894

S A V 707 Rito 9969

MLK +26

S A V Ringmaster 1184 17016483

$W $F $G $B +56.53 +106.32 +13.30 +161.27

S A V Emblynette 5416 S A V Merit 0616

Herbster Lucy 3230 17682733

SAV Ringmaster, our herd sire, was the $300,000 highest-selling and #1 yearling weight bull of the 2012 Schaff Angus Valley Sale. We selected him for his impressive 205-day weight of 986 to ratio 113; that put him in the top four indexing bulls in the 2011 SAV calf crop. His Emblynette dam is a heavy-milking, top-producing cow with ratios of 5WW@111 and 4YW@110. The SAV Ringmaster calves have been standouts for growth and pounds at weaning in our herd. Look for his progeny to grow bigger, faster and stronger than any other sire group. Packed with performance, he will add more frame score to his progeny.

V A R Lucy 0293

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +2

BW +2.8

WW +70

Tattoo: 701 $W +69.30 S A F 598 Bando 5175 $F S A V Emblynette 7319 +112.81 S A V Mandan 5664 $G Champion Hill Emblynette 5808 +10.22 Sitz Upward 307R $B Basin Lucy N947 +159.19 YW SC MLK MRB RE +135 +0.45 +33 +0.19 +0.62 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 BR Polly 8077-472

WW Ratio: 121 Act BW: 84 Adj WW: 842 Ultrasound Data IMF: 2.89 RE: 14.7

Adj YW: 1461

Going back to the powerful VAR Lucy 0293 cow, this bull is an outlier for growth and will go the distance for frame score, foot size and bone. He is a big, stout bull with no sheath that will really cover some cows. Herbster Ringmaster 701 is a great choice for cowboys who sell their calves by the pound.

Herbster Distance 733 - Lot 41

Herbster Distance 733 Birth Date: 02/01/17 Reg: 19018555

A A R Ten X 7008 S A

Mytty In Focus A A R Lady Kelton 5551

Deer Valley Rita 0308

Sitz Upward 307R G A R Objective 2345

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

V A R Discovery 2240 17262835

Herbster Lady Prideva 530 18086265

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

Genomic: Angus GS

CED +4

BW +2.4

B A Lady 6807 305

WW +82

YW +147

SC +1.51

MLK +33

WW Ratio: 121 Act BW: 76 Adj WW: 840 Ultrasound Data IMF: 3.6 RE: 16.7

Tattoo: 733 $W +86.01 $F +119.15 $G +44.43 $B +179.46 MRB RE +0.63 +1.00

VAR Discovery 2240 - The sire of Lot 41.

Adj YW: 1474

We chose to inject VAR Discovery into our herd for two reasons: They work in our enviornment and they add the shot of carcass that our customers want. A new twist on a great cow family, the use of Discovery on a RB Lady Standard 305-890 daughter produced results that are nothing less than exceptional. With the highestmarbling EPD and $G EPD in the offering, Herbster Distance 733 will add carcass traits for producers who sell their calves on the grid, while not sacrificing maternal strength and performance excellence. Look for Herbster Distanceâ€™s mother, Herbster Lady Prideva 530, to carry the torch of the Lady family at Herbster Angus Farms! Sheâ€™s moderate and easy fleshing with the striking look of her mother. The Lot 41 bull is very complete, great-hipped and smooth-made. This strong-topped carcass powerhouse is one of the most unique combinations to ever be offered by Herbster Angus Farms. Herbster Distance 773 is a great choice for superior EPDs and has the highest WW, YW, $W and $F EPD in our sale this year.

RB Lady Standard 305-890 - Our $175,000 grand dam of Lots 18, 26, 30, 41 and is the mother of Lots 1-6.

Judy’s Thistle WRITTEN BY AMANDA RAITHEL, HERBSTER ANGUS FARMS MANAGER

Only two weeks after her passing, I saw it. Standing gallantly alone in the pasture. Its purple head bursting with beauty—triumphant in the morning sunshine. The black Angus cattle of the farm gave no mind to the thistle, content to munch on the young sprouts of brome that grew beside the noxious weed; but I noticed it. I stared at its glorious royal purple and lavender head, its emerald thorny leaves, and its strong, resilient roots that anchored it into the Nebraska soil. Mocking me, it seemed to sing out its own praises on this beautiful May morning—seeming to know its main nemesis, Judy, was gone. Little did it know, her legacy lives on in the hearts of all of us at Carico Farms Inc. and Herbster Angus Farms Inc.—we won’t give up her memory without a fight. Judy was responsible for the eradication of just about every thistle in a ten-mile radius of the more than 2,800 acres of farms; she even plucked the intruder from the neighboring farmer’s fencerows. Judy had a love-hate relationship with the thistle. She hated them in the fields, but loved them as a decoration—giving them to people who didn’t know they were considered evil by most agriculturalists. She was the most tenacious farm wife I’ve ever met! I’ve seen her lift things that men couldn’t (on sheer will alone) and leap over a ditch full of brush to cut off cows on the run. Judy could do it all! On the farm, much like her corporate persona, she was truly a woman who commanded respect and got projects done! Yet here I am, without her strength. Just this thistle. Waving in the slight breeze, its amethyst plumage bobbing. Is this where I wake up and Judy is still here? I daydream about her rounding the hill and coming into view, waving her arms, like she always did—with a purpose. She yells at me, “What ya doing? Don’t

just stand there! Get that sucker before it spreads,” she’d say. But she doesn’t appear, and I find myself, once again, alone… with the weed. I begin to really think about how much the thistle, even with her disgust toward them, is the perfect symbol for Judy’s farm life. The beautiful royal purple top stands for victory and the balance between our head and heart. Judy was always caring and had a winning spirit that could conquer even the most vigorous task— that’s a great characteristic to have on the farm! She was there at every time of hunger with a wonderful homecooked meal to get us through our 14- to 20-hour days during harvest or hay season. Judy loved to cook and she would greet us as the chef of the “farm gourmet,” our meal served elegantly on the tailgate of a pickup with a winning attitude and a helpful nature. Judy loved to cater to the farm crew, and her endless enthusiasm toward caring for others will never be forgotten. One of her favorite things was to put smiles on our faces after a long day working with her great hospitality. Everyone was

always welcome at the farm table. Judy was the best host. Have you ever tried to pull a thistle? They demand respect… and gloves! The thistle’s deep green, thorny leaves remind me of Judy’s mental fortitude and hardiness. The “thistle war” was one of many projects that Judy spearheaded during her time at the farm in Falls City, Nebraska. Charles tells the story of her working right along with the men on the farm, spraying weeds and wrangling many crews, pushing them to toil through the heat of the day. Charles remembers how Judy organized countless workers—walking beans or pulling thistles in the summer. “She would run two crews of boys every day in the heat, because no one boy could keep up with her all day! She worked so fast and so hard she had to switch out ‘teams’ at lunch, just like a good horseman would switch out horses,” reflected Charles. Even when she was far away on one of her many travels, her heart was always at “the farm.” It was her favorite place to be— digging in the dirt, cooking meals, and spending quality time

with her Dad, Bob. She was truly at peace and happy at the farm, always looking to make it the best it could be, tinkering with many projects that improved our farm life. Judy was the epitome of a great farmer’s wife. As a fellow woman living and working in agriculture, I will admire forever the kindness and knowledge she showed me every day at the farm. She was a true original role model for me. Judy would and could do every chore on the farm, whether nursing animals back to health, caring for children, spraying weeds, cooking dinner, or running crews. She had no quit and conquered all with her radiant smile spreading beautifully across her face every step of the way. Missing my great friend and teacher, I did what she would have done. I reached my gloved hand down and tore the thistle from the earth. It was the first of countless others I would pull during the summer of 2017, and with every single one that I yanked from the dirt, I felt Judy’s warm hand on my back—thanking me for the job well done. u 19

Herbster Angus Farms Females Females at Herbster Angus Farms are genetically and phenotypically selected for udder structure, calving ease, fleshing ability, longevity, milking ability and growth. The donor females in our program contribute many of the genes that will be encompassed in the cattle that will sell as replacements. They are the right kind of females to add profitability to your operation.

Miranda with Herbster Wendy 612, an exceptional SAV International daughter that was raised by Herbster Angus Farms. â€œKimâ€? was the Grand Champion Nebraska Bred and Owned Female at the 2017 Nebraska State Fair.

Heifer Lots 42-59 sell as registered Angus females with papers included. They also sell under the standard Terms and Conditions of the American Angus Association. Cow Lots 60 and higher sell as commercial cows and the registration papers will be available for $100 each, if the buyer so chooses to purchase.

Birth Date: 01/23/17

S A V Pursuit 0160

HF Blackcap May 0102

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

O C C Emblazon 854E

D H D Traveler 6807 Dixie Erica of C H 1019

Coleman Donna 6148

Wulffs Ext 6106 KMK Donna J311

Coleman Donna 8150 16364762

CED +1

BW +2.6

WW +47

Birth Date: 02/01/17

CED +6

MLK +32

S A V Pioneer 7301

S A V Blackcap May 4136

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2397

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

Monarch Lucy X070

Sitz Upward 307R Basin Lucy 3829

BW -2.9

WW +44

YW +86

Tattoo: 712 $W +47.77 $F +29.31 $G +29.45 $B +108.06 MRB RE +0.33 +0.61

MLK +28

Herbster Lady 721 Birth Date: 01/25/17

Reg: 18832419

Tattoo: 721 $W +59.02 $F +61.11 $G +35.41 $B +132.86 MRB RE +0.45 +0.79

Connealy Tobin Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281

Gaffney Game On 3122 17837311

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

B A Lady 6807 305

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

Werner Lady 2359

B C Lookout 7024 Thomas Lady 4577

Herbster Lady 5108 18137022

CED +8

BW +0.4

Reg: 18832427

S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297

Herbster Lucy 514 18137053

YW +84

Herbster Lucy 736

S A V Pedigree 4834 17921485

Reg: 18832415

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113

Herbster Donna 712

Tattoo: 736 $W +46.67 $F +42.01 $G +29.07 $B +126.95 MRB RE +0.28 +0.93

WW +58

YW +102

MLK +30

Herbster Everelda 753 Birth Date: 02/01/17

Reg: 18833398

Tattoo: 753 $W +46.32 $F +51.89 $G +34.88 $B +119.19 MRB RE +0.47 +0.55

Connealy Tobin Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281

Gaffney Game On 3122 17837311

R B Lady Standard 305-890 LCC New Standard

B A Lady 6807 305

Herbster Republic 3177

S A V Revere 1180 Limestone May 8195

Herbster Everelda 309

S A V Revere 1180 HF Everelda 031

Herbster Everelda 5125 18137029

CED +3 38

BW +2.8

WW +53

YW +95

MLK +28

Birth Date: 02/24/17

Herbster Sportsman 232

Herbster Ironman 520 18086262

R B Lady Standard 305-890 B C Lookout 7024

Herbster Forever Lady 552 18137008

Herbster Forever Lady 3121

CED +3

BW +3

WW +53

S A V Pursuit 0160

HF Blackcap May 0102

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

HF Rosetta 9160

Riverbend Mile High 3718 S A V Rosetta 3350

BW +1.1

WW +52

HF Everelda Entense 023 S A V Harvestor 0338

Herbster Rosetta 344 HF Rosetta 9160

BW +1.4

WW +51

Limestone May 8195 Herbster Force 320

Herbster Rita 576

CED +6

Herbster Rita 3179

BW +0.9

WW +40

S A V Pursuit 0160

HF Blackcap May 0102

SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

A A Image Maker 801

H A Image Maker 0415 WAF Grid Maker 115

BW +2.6

Tattoo: 798 $W +54.68 $F +54.4 $G +36.91 $B +147.27 MRB RE +0.59 +0.67

WW +59

Birth Date: 03/03/17

S A V Blackcap May 5530

B C C Bushwacker 41-93 S A V May 7238

S A V Angus Valley 1867

S A V Iron Mountain 8066 S A V May 2397

S A V Abigale 2179

S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Abigale 5650

BW +2.8

WW +50

R B Lady Standard 305-890 SydGen OnStar 3217

SydGen Everelda 7155 H F Everelda 216

CED +1

BW +3.6

Reg: 18833439 Tattoo: 7151 S A V 707 Rito 9969 $W A C Duke Girl 57 +39.68 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V May 2436 +13.48 Poss Total Impact 745 $G HF Blackbird 152 +30.2 S A V Merit 0616 $B HF Rita 8145 +104.36 YW MLK MRB RE +68 +25 +0.49 +0.29

WW +57

Birth Date: 04/01/17

S A V Revere 1180

Limestone May 8195 S A V Mandan 5664

Herbster Everelda 2320 17436369

CED +4 39

Reg: 18833434 Tattoo: 7138 $W +48.04 LCC New Standard $F B A Lady 6807 305 +84.21 C A Future Direction 5321 $G S A F Forever Lady 0182 +42.19 B/R New Design 323 $B Three Trees Everelda 9037 +162.35 YW MLK MRB RE +114 +36 +0.62 +0.82 S A V Pursuit 0160 HF Blackcap May 0102

Herbster Everelda 7175

Herbster Republic 3177 17607794

MLK +24

Birth Date: 03/09/17

Herbster Sportsman 232

15664587

YW +94

$W +38.13 $F +52.19 $G +24.64 $B +120.53 MRB RE +0.52 +0.3

Herbster Everelda 7138

Herbster Ironman 520 18086262

Reg: 18833424 Tattoo: 7110

S A V Harvestor 0338

CED +4

Reg: 18833432 Tattoo: 7134 S A V Harvestor 0338 $W S A V Emblynette 5483 +49.45 Sitz Upward 307R $F SCR/PC Everelda Entense 727 +46.09 S A V Heritage 6295 $G S A V Emblynette 7749 +26.27 Riverbend Mile High 3718 $B S A V Rosetta 3350 +126.57 YW MLK MRB RE +91 +28 +0.42 +0.42

MLK +34

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Abigale 4361 17824229

YW +109

Tattoo: 797 $W +55.54 $F +73.34 $G +30.09 $B +146.88 MRB RE +0.43 +0.66

Herbster Abigale 7110

S A V Cutting Edge 4857 17923290

Reg: 18833417

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

CED +4

Birth Date: 03/17/17

S A V Revere 1180

18137014

17867138

Herbster Rita 7151

Herbster Republic 3177 17607794

MLK +34

Birth Date: 02/27/17

Acres Away Blackbird 351A

Birth Date: 03/09/17

S A V International 2020

CED +8

17338113

Herbster Rosetta 7134

Herbster Interstate 504

17543790

YW +96

Herbster Blackbird 797

Herbster Sportsman 232

Reg: 18833418

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

CED +7

18155098

Tattoo: 793 S A V Pursuit 0160 $W HF Blackcap May 0102 +44.92 LCC New Standard $F B A Lady 6807 305 +66.51 O C C Legend 616L $G Gibbet Hill Mignonne E37 +33.88 S A V Merit 0616 $B Sunset Valley Frvr Lady 5501 +132.46 YW MLK MRB RE +103 +31 +0.48 +0.64

Birth Date: 02/27/17

Herbster Rosetta 434 17801843

Reg: 18833413

Herbster Rosetta 798

Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113

Herbster Forever Lady 793

H F Everelda 215

BW +1.8

WW +38

Reg: 18833445 Tattoo: 7175 $W +36.83 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V May 2436 +24.57 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $G S A V Abigale 0451 +25.85 B/R New Design 323 $B Three Trees Everelda 9037 +88.99 YW MLK MRB RE +75 +29 +0.38 +0.23 S A V 707 Rito 9969 A C Duke Girl 57

Birth Date: 04/03/17

S A V International 2020

Herbster Interstate 504 18155098

HF Everelda Entense 023 S A V Revere 1180

Herbster Emblynette 417 17801834

S A V Emblynette 8214

CED +7

BW +0.3

WW +44

S A V Emblynette 7749 G A R Predestined

HF Madame Pride 986

S A R Cruzs Pride 8597

CED +2

BW +4.6

WW +51

16687737

S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V Brave 8320

Herbster Lucy 233Z 17567438

CED +0

18155098

WhispPines Lucy 7007

BW +5.2

WW +61

HF Everelda Entense 023 S A V Mandan 5664

Herbster Everelda 2331 17514631

H F Everelda 215

CED +3

Reg: 19031639 Tattoo: 7193 CAR Duke 104 $W S A V Blackcap May 4136 +36.93 S A V Net Worth 4200 $F Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 +40.75 B/R New Design 036 $G G A R Ext 4206 +32.73 R&J Cruz 109 $B S A R Madame Pride 5665 +111.52 YW MLK MRB RE +88 +25 +0.68 +0.26

Birth Date: 05/01/17

S A V Heritage 6295

Birth Date: 04/15/17

S A V International 2020

Herbster Lucy 7195

S A V Harvestor 0338

Herbster Everelda 7190

Herbster Interstate 504

Birth Date: 04/21/17

S A V Heritage 6295

16326856

Reg: 18833447 Tattoo: 7181 S A V Harvestor 0338 $W S A V Emblynette 5483 +41.67 Sitz Upward 307R $F SCR/PC Everelda Entense 727 +36.7 S A V 707 Rito 9969 $G A C Duke Girl 57 +25.75 Sitz Traveler 8180 $B S A V Emblynette Trend 2289 +90.57 YW MLK MRB RE +83 +26 +0.29 +0.34

Herbster Madame Pride 7193

S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737

Herbster Emblynette 7181

Reg: 19031637 Tattoo: 7195 CAR Duke 104 $W S A V Blackcap May 4136 +41.68 S A V Net Worth 4200 $F Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 +73.76 S A V Mandan 5664 $G S A V May 2397 +32.48 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $B Basin Lucy 178E +123.09 YW MLK MRB RE +110 +26 +0.31 +0.45

BW +2.5

WW +46

Reg: 18833449 Tattoo: 7190 $W +42.56 Sitz Upward 307R $F SCR/PC Everelda Entense 727 +42.41 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $G S A V Abigale 0451 +28.23 B/R New Design 323 $B Three Trees Everelda 9037 +118.73 YW MLK MRB RE +87 +31 +0.35 +0.6 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 5483

Herbster Rosemary 7194

Herbster Blanche 7197

Birth Date: 04/23/17

Reg: 19031640 Tattoo: 7194 $W S A V Heritage 6295 +38.48 S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737 S A V Net Worth 4200 $F S A V Emblynette 7749 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 +57.94 Bon View New Design 878 $G Rito 2 878 of 2536 BVND 878 G A R Precision 2536 Limestone Rosemary T178 +23.6 O C C Emblazon 854E 15696647 O C C Rosemary 827H $B O C C Rosemary 813E +113.24 CED BW WW YW MLK MRB RE +5 +3.2 +50 +93 +23 +0.28 +0.38 CAR Duke 104 S A V Blackcap May 4136

Birth Date: 05/05/17

Reg: 19031638 Tattoo: 7197 $W +56.26 LCC New Standard $F B A Lady 6807 305 +59.27 S A V Pioneer 7301 $G S A V Abigale 5650 +29.62 S A V Net Worth 4200 $B ALC LYN T03L +117.32 YW MLK MRB RE +101 +31 +0.28 +0.88

Connealy Tobin Connealy Confidence 0100 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281

Gaffney Game On 3122 17837311

R B Lady Standard 305-890 S A V Pursuit 0160

Herbster Blanche 439 17801846

CED +6

ALC LYN H62T

BW +2.2

WW +58

A complete listing of the cows and cows with calves that sell on March 26 will be available at the sale. The cows in the commerical division sell as unregistered. Registration papers on the commercial lots will be available upon request for a $100 per head fee. We will be selling a select group of Angus females either with calves at side or bred to calve to Registered Angus bulls. Most calves will be AI sired.

Governor Dave Heineman and Conklin: A Perfect Partnership Governor Dave Heineman was the longest-serving governor in Nebraska history. He and his wife, former First Lady Sally Ganem, did an exceptional job serving this agriculture-rich state. The couple have a great understanding of the role rural America plays in our economy, and that small businesses are the backbone of our nation. They thrived serving the people of Nebraska. This same passion and drive are now being invested into people in the Conklin business. Governor Heineman takes part in a variety of product and business training programs. When he meets with farmers, cattlemen and contractors, they share “their Conklin success story” and how Conklin has helped them make the American Dream a reality. The free-enterprise system is alive and well! “I am proud to play a role in Conklin, serving on the Board of Directors and the Vice Chairman of the Charles W. Herbster Foundation,” shared Governor Heineman. “I see the impact this

business is making across the nation, the products are second to none, and the opportunity for Distributors to build their own businesses is incredible. What a great experience Sally and I have had working with Charles and Judy! This has been a perfect fit; it is an honor to share their goals and vision for the future.” The Herbsters have given their all to Conklin and its Managers and Distributors since they purchased the business from the Conklin family in 1992. Before owning Conklin, they were both Distributors who developed and managed an organization. They experienced firsthand the impact of Conklin and the lives it touched and changed. “Charles and Judy keep giving; in 2015, they introduced a college scholarship program for the children of Conklin Independent Distributors. They provide 15 scholarships each year demonstrating their commitment to youth, education and leaders of tomorrow,” said Sally.

Charles W. Herbster Foundation Scholarship Recipients for 2017-18 (Children of Conklin Distributors or Conklin Employees) Alena Erin Nead Parent: Laura Nead – Albion, IL Danikah Grobe Parent: Preston Grobe – Hancock, IA Grant Dalhgren Parents: Callan & Shana Dahlgren – Bertrand, NE Hunter Owen Jennings Sturges Parents: Brent & Windie Sturges – Miami, OK

Jaden Eileen Pikarski Parent: Mike Pikarski – Wahpeton, ND Jeffrey Allen Katz Parent: Brian Katz – Springfield, NE Joseph Michael Biwer Parents: Timothy & Darcy Biwer – Dodge Center, MN Julia Kashishian Parent: Faith Kashishian – Grants Pass, OR Kyndall Stegman Parent: Brent Stegman – Olathe, KS

Marcus Thimm Parents: Randy & Amy Thimm – Roca, NE Michaela Lee Finnegan Parent: Thomas Finnegan – Austin, MN Mykenzie Stegman Parent: Brent Stegman – Olathe, KS River Raymond Wayne Sturges Parents: Brent & Windie Sturges – Miami, OK Travis Myers Parents: Jay & Cara Myers – Colfax, ND

Charles W. Herbster Foundation Scholarship Recipients for 2017-18 (Students of Falls City Sacred Heart School and Falls City High School, Falls City, NE) Taylor Bachman Noah Keller Jade Hill Grandparents: Joseph Bachman & Brenda Parents: James & Jennifer Keller – Falls City, NE Parents: Dan & Beth Hill – Falls City, NE Popejoy; Parent: Misty Popejoy – Falls City, NE Elizabeth (Libby) Dunn Darcy Snethen Megan Eickhoff Parents: Joe & Jenny Dunn – Falls City, NE Parents: Jessica Howard & Cory Snethen – Parents: Darren & Donna Eickhoff – Falls City, NE Falls City, NE

SAV Harvestor 0338 #1 Performance Sire in the Angus Breed SAV Harvestor, our $275,000 Angus legend, is a true breed changer and performance powerhouse. He has no equal among all proven sires in the Angus breed for performance and real beef value. This has been documented in many large commercial and purebred herds. Harvestor progeny are stamped with breed character and built right from the ground up. They are perfect in their structure, with massive thickness, volume and expressive muscle shape. His sons are loaded with performance and substance, while his daughters are feminine with beautiful udders and added dimension to make real brood cows. Kelly Schaff says, “Harvestor’s progeny dominate the ground they walk on and come with the highest recommendation to real-world cowmen. His powerful sons have been well received in our past sales, as well as in sales across the globe.” Car Tracker 904 C A R Miss Raindancer 421 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 #15369205 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V May 2397 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V May 2410 S A V Emblynette 7749 +15774639 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 Pro Trend 9042 L W S A V Sky Diamond 2582 CAR Duke 104

Birth Date: 4/18/2010

CED -1

S A V Heritage 6295

Reg: 16687737

BW +6.7

WW +71

YW +129

SC +1.22

MLK +26

MRB +.45

RE +.29

$W +48.87

$F $G +103.38 +20.47

$B +145.43

SAV Pursuit 0160 We continue to marvel at the excellence of our herd sire, SAV Pursuit. He is a proven maternal herd sire. He has a powerful phenotype, outstanding structure and feet quality, a superb disposition and large scrotal size. His male progeny have excelled in every facet of the growth process by coming easy, growing fast and commanding top prices at sale time. His daughters are especially feminine with a beautiful maternal look and impeccable udder quality. S A V Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145 Boyd New Day 8005 #15688392 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 +15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 S A V Abigale 6062

S A V Pioneer 7301

Reg: 16687663

Birth Date: 3/02/2010 CED +1

BW +2.6

WW +54

YW +95

SC +1.44

MLK +34

MRB +.22

RE +.59

$W +59.83

$F +39.41

$G +20.75

$B +88.22

A Vision for the future: herbster Angus fArms by clinton laflin for best of the west

Growing up in rural Nebraska, Charles W. Herbster knew he would have a lifetime of involvement in agriculture. His grandmother, Leta Meyers-Carico, helped bring this vision to life at a very young age. “She was my first teacher and mentor,” reflects Charles. “A savvy businesswoman, she taught me the basic economics of agriculture and she nurtured my entrepreneurial spirit.” As the owner and chief executive officer of Conklin Company Inc.; Herbster Angus Farms Inc.; Carico Farms Inc.; and North American Breeders Inc., Charles has invested his life in the agricultural community and continues to serve as the National Chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Advisory Committee for President Donald J. Trump. A respected leader in the arenas of agriculture, business, government, and philanthropy, he controls enterprises that will create a lasting legacy for future generations. That legacy is built upon the foundation of knowledge his grandmother instilled in him so many years ago. Many successful organizations are built on trust, communication and creativity. In short, they have a “way” of doing things. Charles is guided by the ever-present philosophy of doing things right. At Herbster Angus Farms, located in Falls City, Nebraska, this means helping fellow cattlemen build better animals and contribute to their overall success. “My business philosophy is to provide a first-class product and to stand behind it with honesty and integrity. This standard makes others excel. I am proud of the difference I can make in individual lives with our great cattle,” shares Charles. When industry leaders like Herbster Angus Farms and Vintage Angus Ranch share the same vision of building an improved beef industry, the results are sensational. Headquartered near Modesto, California, Vintage Angus Ranch, owned by Jim and Sue Coleman, strives to produce cattle that work in multiple production environments and add value

to their customer’s bottom-line. Vintage Angus Ranch employs a similar ideology as Herbster Angus Farms-making partnership and cooperation easy between the two programs. Throughout recent Angus history, the operations have partnered on great cattle such as Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 and Vintage Rita 5063, but their alliance was taken to the next level last fall. In the 2017 Vintage Angus Ranch “Carcass Maker” Bull Sale, Herbster Angus Farms purchased the high-selling and the second high-selling bulls – both VAR Discovery sons. The $75,000 VAR Explorer 6293 and VAR Enterprise 6229, which sold for $40,000, were selected as carcass genetic solutions. In addition to the superior bulls that Charles purchased from Vintage, he also purchased the top-selling open heifer and bred heifer in Vintage’s “Genetic Gold” Sale in October. “We have a long history of partnership with Vintage Angus Ranch, and are delighted to team up with such a wellrespected and prestigious program on two females that are sure to make their mark on the Angus industry for years to come,” states Charles. “Vintage Blackbird 7203 was our pick of the open heifers selling for $140,000 for a one-half interest, making her total valuation compute to $280,000. She is a full sister to the 2018 Angus Foundation Donation Heifer from Vintage Angus Ranch,” he adds. “We also selected the sale-topping Lot X bred heifer – Vintage Rita 5578 – which sold for one-half interest at $200,000. An outcross for our program, “5578” brings the proven performance of Discovery and her dam, Rita 5f56 of 1I98 FD, to our program. I am delighted to partner with my great friend Jim Coleman and Vintage Angus Ranch.” “Explorer and Enterprise offer a genetic outcross to our customer base while further strengthening the performance capabilities of our cowherd,” says Herbster Angus Farms Manager Ed Raithel. A great respect for the genetics, staff and

the Coleman family influenced the decision to purchase the bulls from Vintage Angus Ranch. In addition, direct feedback from bull customers also impacted the decision to purchase genetics from Vintage, says Ed. “We love the way the Vintage cattle perform in our environment. They are always threats for the top spot during performance testing.” “I met with close to 70 percent of our bull customer base at the 2017 Husker Harvest Days event where we display cattle in Grand Island, Nebraska, each year. Three common themes developed,” recalls Ed. “Our customers were hungry for elite marbling genetics, backed by high-performing maternal cow families. Our customers want cattle that will perform on the grid. The Vintage Angus Ranch program checks each one of those boxes for our customers, as well as ourselves,” he adds. Charles enjoys helping people and watching them be successful. He invests in the future of the next generation in ways both large and small. In January 2017, for the fifth year in a row, Herbster Angus Farms purchased the Angus Foundation Female at the National Western Stock Show, making his total donations net almost $1,000,000. “Investing in our future leaders is a great way to give back to agriculture,” says Charles. “The Angus Foundation is a phenomenal organization that provides scholarships to kids who will impact the cattle industry in a positive way. I love helping our youth succeed.” Furthermore, Charles is helping raise an Angus protégé in Miranda Raithel, daughter of Ed and Mandy Raithel. Miranda was “born and raised” at Herbster Angus Farms, just like Charles, learning hard work, dedication and the building blocks necessary to run a successful cattle enterprise. “It’s refreshing to see such a knowledgeable and dedicated young person like Miranda. She promotes our program by showing our junior cattle,” says Charles. “I am proud of her accomplishments, and I am happy to give her the opportunity to shine both in the show ring and in the industry we both love.”

SAV Revere 1180 Revere 1180 is an exciting outcross sire with tremendous maternal value, scrotal size and docility in an easy-fleshing, performance package. Selected in the 2012 SAV Sale for $120,000, Revere has proven to be a consistent sire for Herbster Angus Farms, producing progeny that weigh heavy, are functional as they move and are attractive in the pasture. Our Revere daughters have perfect udders, milk well and do an exceptional job raising their calves. Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 Car Tracker 904

C A R Miss Julie 643 C T Miner 308 VDAR Polly 8077 Car Tracker 904 C A R Miss Julie 643 C T Miner 308 A C Duke Girl 618

S A V 707 Rito 9969 16687737

BR Polly 8077-472 CAR Tracker 305

A C Duke Girl 57 #+15126694

Birth Date: 3/3/11 CED -2

A C Duke Girl 330

Reg: 17016481 BW +1.2

WW +37

YW +84

SC +.59

MLK +29

MRB +.38

RE +.08

$W +34.90

$F +34.69

$G +28.98

$B +97.12

SAV Recruit 2855 Recruit is a maternal brother to Pursuit and Fieldmaster. He is a poundmaker that adds frame score and performance to his progeny. Look for his daughters to be excellent mothers with superb udders. Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 Car Tracker 904

S A V 707 Rito 9969 16687737

BR Polly 8077-472 S A V 8180 Traveler 004

S A V Abigale 5650 #+15126694

Birth Date: 1/4/12

CED -10

S A V Abigale 0451

C A R Miss Julie 643 C T Miner 308 VDAR Polly 8077 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 Schoenes Fix It 826 S A V Abigale 6062

Reg: +17318895

BW +6.9

WW +62

YW +121

SC +1.03

MLK +22

MRB +.14

RE +.56

$W +31.51

$F +86.78

$G +17.64

$B +149.01

SAV Property 3121 SAV Property was our $65,000 selection of the 2014 SAV Sale. He is an extremely docile bull with a superb structure and attractive look. He combines those qualities with the softness, volume and fleshing ability for a real cow maker. His calves are great structured and clean sheathed. Backed by the productive Dora cow family, he will increase dollars gained on bull calves at weaning and femininity in his heifer progeny for a lifetime. S A V Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145 B C C Bushwacker 41-93 15688351 S A V Blackcap May 5530 S A V May 7238 S A V Brand Name 9115 S A V Bismarck 5682 S A V Blackcap May 5530 S A V Dora 1166 S A V Peacemaker 3179 #16928529 S A V Dora 6407 S A V Dora 4475

S A V Priority 7283

Birth Date: 02/23/2013 CED +1

Reg: 17633561 BW +4.5

WW +81

YW +136

SC +.98

MLK +23

MRB +.17

RE +.51

Herbster Republic 3177

$W +70.77

$F +103.75

$G +11.64

$B +140.52

Herbster Republic was the lead-off and high-selling lot of our 2014 Bull Sale, selling to Kip Cullers, Missouri, for $25,000. We have used him extensively in our heifer development program. As docile as you can make one, he is our answer to a moderate framed, efficiency bull. His Blackcap May cow family combined with Duke Gal makes for an ideal calving ease solution. Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 BR Polly 8077-472 CAR Tracker 305 17016481 A C Duke Girl 57 A C Duke Girl 330 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 Limestone May 8195 S A F 598 Bando 5175 #+16036879 S A V May 2436 S A V May 6269 S A V 707 Rito 9969

S A V Revere 1180

Birth Date: 3/30/2013 CED +6 MRB +.28

BW +.8 RE -.03

Reg: 17607794 WW +36 $W +37.92

YW +70 $F +17.93

SC +.87 $G +17.88

MLK +26 $B +84.90 Miranda and her 2017 National Junior Angus Show Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Steer sired by Herbster Republic. 55

SAV Cutting Edge 4857 Our $260,000 SAV Cutting Edge was the lead-off Harvestor son in the 2015 Schaff Angus Valley Sale offering. He is extra thick, and loaded with muscle and substance from front to back. He puts it all together in perfect fashion, with performance, EPDs, pedigree and cow family strength to complete a perfect resume. Cutting Edge was among the heaviest weaning bulls of his contemporary group. Cutting Edge is a favorite of many cattlemen who see him for his tremendous width, massive thickness and power. SAV May 5530, his Pathfinder dam, is a breed icon, and is the dam of SAV Priority and SAV Brand Name. Cutting Edge will be the go-to bull to add mass and power to any calf crop. S A V Heritage 62950035 CAR Duke 104 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V Net Worth 4200 16687737 S A V Emblynette 7749 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 B C C Bushwacker 41-93 Paramont Ambush 2172 R C Anita T Bando 918903 S A V Blackcap May 5530 Leachman Right Time #+15108209 S A V May 7238 S A R Prospector May 9124

S A V Harvestor 0338

Birth Date: 1/2/2014

CED -3

Reg: +17923290

BW +6.3

WW +67

YW +114

SC +.27

MLK +26

MRB +.49

RE +.33

SAV Impressive 7939

$W +49.72

$F +87.21

$G +22.70

$B +151.95

Rightfully named, Impressive has as much power, presence and wow factor as you can put in an Angus bull. He is stylish and superior in his structure with worlds of subsance and bone. He is impressive in every regard. His awesome, one-of-a-kind dam, SAV Blackcap May 4556, is the only sister to SAV Pedigree, our world-record selling bull valued at $1,087,500. Deemed by some as the best phenotype bull to sell in the Schaff Angus Valley Sale in 2018, look for Impressive to add a very smooth, powerful look to his progeny with zero sheath. S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 16687737 S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackcap May 4556 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 #+15108209 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V May 2397 S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V International 2020

Birth Date: 1/06/2017 CED +1

Reg: +18912925 BW +3.7

WW +68

YW +115

SC +1.60

MLK +25

MRB +.14

RE +.75

$W +64.01

$F +76.04

$G +15.24

$B +136.03

Lazy JB Sundance 6428

Herbster Angus Farms and Lazy JB Angus are excited to announce the new joint venture in what Charles W. Herbster and Britney Creamer believe to be an industry enhancing, versatile bull, Lazy JB Sundance 6428. Sundance will raise the bar on foot structure, power and muscle, while possessing great calving ease and an excellent EPD profile. He stands on a great-shaped, big foot and will add the soundness producers need to stay profitable. Commercial, seedstock, feeder cattle and show ring breeders will appreciate Sundanceâ€™s ability to add value without sacrifice.

Reg: *18586808

Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Queen W16 KR Cash 4010 S/C Constellation 06S6 +*17936422 Summitcrest Elba 1W01 Summitcrest Elba 1M17 Exar Lutton 1831 Lazy JB Bacardi 8000 Roth Kindness Evidence 1505 Lazy JB Blackbird Zena 428 WK Foresight 7023 17913650 Lazy JB Blackbird 928 Lazy JB Blackbird 628 Barstow Cash

CED +8

BW +.6

WW +60

MRB +.48

RE +.90

$W +68.81

YW +101

SC +.24

MLK +27

$F $G $B +58.61 +39.73 +140.29

Sundance is high altitude approved with a PAP score of 36 and was born, raised andÂ tested at 6,500 feet elevation!

Britney Creamer (970) 596-2092 57

Herbster Simmental Sire “A picture is worth 1,000 words, and we have received a huge amount of great High Caliber calf photos from satisfied customers. Like other farms are reporting, our High Caliber calves are moderate at birth, grow into a huge hip and have a great profile.” - Mandy Raithel, Herbster Angus Farms

TJ HIGH CALIBER 556B Birth Date: 2/14/2014 Reg: 2891465 Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled MR NLC Upgrade U8676

MCM Top Grade 018X

2540315

MCM 513R

Welshs Dew It Right 067T

PRS Lady Done Right W214 2524436

SC Shoal Creek Lady T90

Ellingson Legacy M229 MS NLC Mojo S6119B MCM Marbler 307N MCM 210M HTP SVF In Dew Time SVF/NJC Senerita N29 GLS/GF Brigade 31R SFI Miss Valentine M78F

CE +10.9

BW +0.9

WW +72

YW +112

MCE +9.4

MLK +24

CW +38

YG -0.40

MARB +.27

RE +0.93

API +132.2

TI +80.8

“Our High Caliber calves look really good! I think he will be a female making son-of-a-gun!” - Mike Moser, LaMoure, North Dakota “I had a High Caliber bull calf today. I never touched him. They are definitely made right. The calf’s mother is a High Voltage cow that carries a little birth weight. She had him in 10 minutes!” - Ryan Ottman, Rock Port, Missouri

Our $400,000 purebred Simmental, High Caliber, is a rare gem in the Simmental breed! We all talk about the complete package, and this bull is the real deal. He is a truly outstanding, sound-made individual with a moderate birth weight, excellent weaning and yearling performance and balanced EPDs. High Caliber puts it all together in a smooth, attractive package. His progeny will be useful to both commercial breeders and to ranches who breed cattle for the show ring. The news is out on his calves! They are jet black, superior structured and come easy. High Caliber will add look and calving ease without sacrificing numerical data. Two High Caliber-sired heifers were top sellers at the 2017 Hartman Cattle Company Customer Appreciation Female Sale at $50,000 and $40,000. The sons and daughters have been excellent money makers and continue to be added, happily, to many replacement pens across the country.

ACLL Erica 5E - Sold for $50,000 in the 2017 HCC Customer Appreciation Sale. Her flushmate sister was also a high seller at $40,000. They are High Caliber daughters. 58

Semen Pricing SAV Harvestor $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV International $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Governor $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV President $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Pedigree $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Sensation $40 straw/$40 certificate VAR Explorer $40 straw/$40 certificate VAR Enterprise $40 straw/$40 certificate Lazy J B Sundance $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Impressive $40 straw/$40 certificate Gaffney Game Changer $40 straw/$40 certificate Gaffney Game On $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Pursuit $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Ringmaster $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Fieldmaster $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Recruit $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Revere $40 straw/$40 certificate Herbster Republic $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Cutting Edge $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Seedstock $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Property $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Positive $40 straw/$40 certificate TJ High Caliber (PB SIM) $125/straw minimum of 10

The Herbster Angus Farms program is built on honesty and value, from how we market and sell our cattle and semen, to the data turned into the American Angus Association. We package every straw of semen sold for $40 with 40 million cells per straw. The customer’s conception rate and herd betterment are always first in our mind. “In the spring of 2016, we sold two very special herd bulls by Pursuit. He sired Vin-Mar Pursuit 5572, the $30,000 all-time, top-selling bull at Vin-Mar Cattle Company. He was a member of our 2016 NWSS Reserve Grand Champion Carload. Our next high-selling Pursuit son, Vin-Mar Black Hills, was named the champion bull at the 2016 Black Hills Stock Show and sold for $19,000. The Pursuit progeny are well received by our bull buyers; they have huge UREA scans with exceptional muscle. We are true believers in both the semen quality and the proven genetics of the Herbster Angus Farms program.” ~ Vince Bickel, Vin-Mar Cattle Company, Gordon, NE “The Herbster Angus bulls are the most potent sires we use. We have our IVF work done at one of the biggest and well-known embryo harvesting facilities in the nation. Our embryologist has found that, when using Herbster Angus Farms semen, IVF conception is 50% better when compared to bulls collected elsewhere.” ~ Glen Davis, Linz Heritage Angus, Crown Point, IN “We use semen that has been put up at many studs. Without question, Herbster Angus Farms semen, collected by North American Breeders, is the highest-quality semen we have ever used. At Boyd Beef Cattle, we experienced fertilization rates of 90-92% Grade 1 when using Seedstock in our ET Program. Our conception has been phenomenal. You can throw it on their backs and get ‘em bred!” ~ Charles Boyd II, Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, KY

Visit our web page at www.herbsterangus.com for more information. To order semen on any bull in our sire lineup, please contact our Executive Vice President, Brittany E. Barker, by e-mail at brittany@herbsterangus.com or by phone at (402) 440-4205.

Charles, Brittany and her son, Riggin.

VAR Explorer 6293

VAR Explorer 6293 is an exciting VAR Discovery son, and was the top-selling bull at the 2017 Vintage Angus Ranch Bull Sale at $75,000. HD. Sired by the most proven, balanced trait sire in the breed today, VAR Discovery. His dam, was a $100,000 feature of the 2016 female sale at Vintage. His grand dam is a female that has stood at the top of carcass value in the Angus breed for a decade, reminding us that superior genetics are not by accident. VAR Explorer 6293 is bred to lead in Multi-Trait excellence. Moreover, this bull is excellent phenotypically, has great feet and legs, and travels as good as any bull in our lineup. We believe “6293” will add carcass merit and numerical superiority without sacrificing phenotype.

Reg: 18417046

Birth Date: 3/10/2016

CED +4

BW +1.8

WW +68

YW +133

SC +1.53

MLK +38

MRB +.85

RE +.87

Mytty In Focus A A R Lady Kelton 5551 Sitz Upward 307R *17262835 Deer Valley Rita 0308 G A R Objective 2345 Summitcrest Complete 1P55 C F Right Design 1802 Summitcrest Elba 1M17 SJH Complete of 6108 2570 Rito 1I1 of 2536 Rito 6I6 +*17322755 DRMCTR 1I1 Rita 6108 DRMCTR 2908s Design 2B02 A A R Ten X 7008 S A

V A R Discovery 2240

$W +74.23

$F +112.01

$G +52.63

$B +181.19

VAR Enterprise 6229 VAR Enterprise was our second pick and second high-selling bull of the 2017 Vintage Angus Ranch Bull Sale. Moderate in appearance and soft in his design, “6229” ranks in the elite categories of HD50 for WW, YW, CWM, CW and Fat. He also ranks in the top 1% of non-parent bulls for $F, $W, CWT, WW and YW. His mother, Deer Valley Henrietta 3131, has a beautiful udder and is a very proven and productive cow. His daughters will be excellent! He will also make a great outcross on SAV genetics.

Mytty In Focus A A R Lady Kelton 5551 V A R Discovery 2240 Sitz Upward 307R *17262835 Deer Valley Rita 0308 G A R Objective 2345 Rito 9M25 of Rita 5F56 Pred G A R Predestined Rita 5F56 of 1I98 FD Deer Valley Henrietta 3131 Connealy Onward 17543102 Sitz Henrietta Pride 643T Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M A A R Ten X 7008 S A

Reg: +*18417013

Birth Date: 2/21/2016 CED +4

BW +2.8

WW +80

YW +141

SC +1.07

MLK +27

MRB +.52

RE +.63

$W +76.12

$F $G +105.27 +35.71

$B +165.30

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Charles W. Herbster, owner of Herbster Angus Farms, loves rural America. Passionate about agriculture, politics and business, Charles goes “all in” when involved with any endeavor. He learned early in life if you do what you love, invest your time and efforts in what you know and work hard, great things will happen. Charles W. works the ring at the 2017 Herbster Angus Farms Bull and Female Sale. The annual sale is held every spring in Marysville, Kansas.

Herbster Angus Farms in Falls City, Nebraska, was homesteaded in 1847 by

Herbster Angus Farms Staff, From L to R: Robert Wagg (Judy’s Dad), Monty and Heidi Coleman, Charles W. and Judy Herbster, Ed and Mandy Raithel, Tom and Dina Sells and Brandon Keithley.

Charles’ great-great-grandfather, William McKendry Maddox. Through the Depression and the Dust Bowl, the Maddox family cared for the land. Charles’ grandmother, Leta Meyers Carico, granddaughter of William Maddox, was an integral part of the farm’s

operation from the early 1900s and throughout Charles’ life. Charles’ heritage runs deep in Nebraska agriculture. Leta Meyers Carico was Charles’ first teacher and mentor. A savvy businesswoman, she taught Charles the basic economics of agriculture and nurtured his entrepreneurial spirit as well as his faith. Growing up on the family dairy, Charles learned the value of a hard day’s work. He watched Grandma Carico invest countless hours managing the Holstein herd and making the farming operation thrive through both lean and good times. She demonstrated an incredible work

ethic and expected the same from Charles. Her guidance developed his character and his focused mindset. Grandma Carico was a master at strategizing how to maximize the dairy herd and farming operation, thinking “out of the box” to market milk, cream and eggs direct to the community. Charles was at her side from the time he could carry his own little bucket, and her knowledge rubbed off on the impressionable youth. As he grew, his responsibilities did, too. Seeing his passion for cattle emerge, when Charles was 11, his grandmother purchased a herd of 65 registered Angus cows. She knew this investment would teach him responsibility and the basics of owning and managing his own agricultural business.

Carrying on his family tradition, Charles recognizes the need to pass on knowledge and the love of agriculture to future generations. He has invested in the youth of the cattle industry by donating to the American Angus Foundation. In January 2017, for the fifth year in a row, Herbster Angus Farms purchased the Angus Foundation Female at the National Western Stock Show. “Investing in our future leaders is a great way to give back to the agricultural community,” said Charles. “The Angus Foundation is an awesome organization that provides scholarships to kids who will impact the cattle industry in a positive way. I love helping our youth succeed.” Furthermore, Charles, like his grandmother before him, is helping raise an Angus protégé in Miranda Raithel, daughter of Ed and Mandy Raithel, who manage Herbster Angus Farms. Like Charles, she was “born and raised” at Herbster Angus Farms, learning hard work, dedication and the building blocks necessary to run a successful cattle enterprise. “It’s refreshing to see such a knowledgeable and dedicated young person like Miranda. She promotes our program by showing our junior cattle. I am proud of her accomplishments, and I am happy to give her the opportunity to shine both in the show ring and in the industry.”

Charles W. and Austin Nowatzke at the 2016 American Royal Livestock Show. Charles owns CCC Saras Dream 5116 with Austin. She was the most dominant registered Angus female in the 2016-17 show season, being named the Grand Champion Owned Female at the 2016 National Junior Angus Show, Jr. Supreme Grand Champion Female at the 2016 Indiana State Fair, 2016 Jr. Supreme Champion Female at the American Royal, Grand Champion Angus Female at the Junior show in Louisville, and the 2017 Grand Champion Open Angus Female in Denver.

Charles’ initial dream for Herbster Angus Farms was to own 100 of the very best Angus cows in the breed. Achieving this goal would take time and require a great blueprint. He knew exactly what 63

he wanted to achieve, but needed the expertise of people who share the same passion with the ability to twist together the best genetics in the industry. Ed and Mandy Raithel are those people. Charles, along with Ed and Mandy have invested their lives in Herbster Angus Farms. They create a dynamic synergy, and they are willing to make bold decisions to continue to move forward with their program. Charles W. grows world-class dairy quality alfalfa hay on his farm in Falls City, Nebraska.

Charles W. and Former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman take Nicole and Stephanie Cederburg on a ride in the airplane back to Lincoln after a Conklin Regional Field Day. The girls’ parents, Josh and Deeon Cederburg, hosted the event in Axtel, Nebraska.

Together, Charles, Ed and Mandy are the heart of the operation and the masterminds behind every decision, whether it is purchasing the next great Angus bull or making mating choices on the top donors. They believe it is their responsibility to purchase and breed the right genetics, while enabling the Herbster Angus Farms customer base to reach new heights. “It’s apparent we don’t do average,” said Charles. “Countless registered and commercial breeders alike report that our

genetics produce superior results. Nothing speaks more loudly or boldly than satisfied customers.” The Herbster Angus customer base also sings the praises of the program. “In January 2017, 24 SAV Seedstock calves were born at McKellar Angus. They were problem-free, vigorous and calved very easily. The Seedstock calves exhibit very correct structure and strong breed character,” shared customer Joseph McKellar, Mt. Pleasant, Texas. After building the basic structure and ideology behind Herbster Angus Farms, Charles began to invest in superior stud-quality bulls. To connect with his clientele and provide the pinnacle of customer service, he chose to market his semen in a breeder-tobreeder fashion. This technique brings another dimension to semen sales. Unlike large semen distributors, Herbster Angus Farms’ customers are asked

Known for his ability to deliver world-class speeches, Charles W. talks to a group of farmers at a Conklin Company Regional Field Day in Axtel, Nebraska.

Herbster Angus Farms is the home of SAV Harvestor, the $275,000 Angus breed leader and maternal powerhouse.

about the goals of their program. Because Herbster Angus Farms utilizes their bulls in a real-world setting, they can make educated recommendations to breeders on which bull best fits their objectives. Semen quality and conception rates are discussed, and the breeder is reminded that Herbster Angus Farms’ semen is packaged at 40 million cells per straw and sells for $40. Charles Boyd II, Mays Lick, Kentucky, said, “We use semen that has been put up at many studs. Without question, the Herbster Angus Farms’ semen, collected at North American Breeders, is the highest-quality semen we have ever used.” Charles states, “Our focus has always been to help fellow cattlemen build better animals and contribute to their overall success. At Herbster Angus Farms, we honestly represent the genetics we market for the future of the Angus breed. Ultimately, we are investing

Herbster Angus Farms Manager Ed Raithel oversees a building project with Charles W. at the farm in Falls City, Nebraska.

Charles W. Herbster is the National Chairman of the Rural and Agricultural Advisory Committee for President Donald J. Trump and played a vital role in the election of President Trump in 2016.

in customer success and providing breeders a program; not just selling a few straws of semen.” Charles looks back today and is grateful for the life lessons his grandmother passed on to him, helping him succeed in business as well as the cattle industry. She instilled in him great business sense and demonstrated it to him every day. She had no idea the role that Charles would play in U.S. agriculture: owning Carico Farms Inc.; Herbster Angus Farms Inc.; North American Breeders Inc.; Judy’s Dream Inc. and Conklin Company Inc.; and serving as the Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Advisory Committee for President Donald J. Trump. Charles continues to work with the Trump Administration in the Ag Chairman position and, as a farmer and businessman involved in agriculture, he is committed to do his part. Charles said, “When President Trump asked me to serve as the National Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Advisory Committee, I was honored. I have had the opportunity to work with committee members to represent and serve agricultural communities from coast to coast. Many of these committee members have been elected to solve issues that impact rural America every day. I am proud to stand with these men and women working to ensure that the voice of agriculture will be heard and its interests served.”

The North American Breeders Staff: From L to R: Patty Utterback, General Manager, Brittany E. Barker, Executive Vice President of Herbster Angus Farms Inc. and North American Breeders Inc.; and Charles W. Herbster, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Conklin Company Inc., Carico Farms Inc., Herbster Angus Farms Inc., Judy’s Dream Inc. and North American Breeders Inc.

Falls City Sacred Heart Students receive the 2017 Charles W. Herbster Foundation scholarships. Pictured from L to R: Former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, Jade Hill, Noah Keller, Elisabeth (Libby) Dunn, and Charles W. Herbster.

Charles stated that the following issues are important for rural America: Charles W. Herbster and Herbster Angus Farms manager, Ed Raithel.

- Treating agricultural issues as vitally important to national security and the U.S. economy. Too often, bad policies and needless government mandates harm farmers and make food and farm products costly to produce and more expensive for consumers who purchase those farm products. - Rolling back devastating regulations such as WOTUS (Waters of the United States). - Working tirelessly to gain American energy independence. This means striving to bring all forms of energy into the market where consumers can drive energy decisions. - Passing tax reform that will significantly benefit farmers and ranchers, especially eliminating the “death tax” that devastates the legacy of the family farm. - Actively participating in writing the next Farm Bill and encouraging Congress to deliver it on time. - Implementing and enforcing an immigration policy that will improve jobs, wages and security for all Americans. Hard work, dedication and stewardship has been Charles’ focus his whole life. His involvement in the youth of our industry and the current policies in Washington provides a stronghold for agricultural families far into the future. “James H. Douglas, Jr. once said, ‘Our deep respect for the land and its harvest is the legacy of generations of farmers who put food on our tables, preserved our landscape and inspired us with a powerful work ethic.’ I think this is a powerful statement, and it’s how I would like to leave my legacy,” said Charles. Throughout his life, Charles has been a champion for the rural lifestyle, its people and its conservative ideologies.

Miranda Raithel shows Colburn Saras Dream 6230 to the Reserve Grand Champion Female honor at the 2017 Nebraska State Fair Angus ROV Show.

Fastrack-fed CCC Sara’s Dream 5116 – Supreme Champion Junior Heifer – 2017 American Royal Livestock Show CCC Sara’s Dream 5116 was voted as the “2016 Best of the Barns” Show Heifer of the Year. Thousands of livestock enthusiasts from across the United States vote to recognize leading businesses, individuals and animals in the livestock industry to choose the “Best of the Barns” national winners.

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