Gengenbach Cattle Company - 7th Annual Production Sale

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Welcome Please consider this to be your personal invitation to our Production Sale on Friday, March 20.

Congratulations for being in the cattle business! Future projections indicate excellent opportunity for profit. We encourage you to consider investing in quality “data backed” GCCR genetics to help capture those profits.

With over 500 cows bred in 2014 GCCR continues to rank in the top percentiles nationally for American Simmental Association registrations and number of cows enrolled in the ASA “THE” Cow productivity program.Thus when selecting seedstock for your future we can offer industry leading genetics for the best value. Our offering is backed by performance data, cow productivity and our integrity in customer service. No cooperators. Just our family owned and operated program.

Please note that we are offering some exceptional Registered Heifers this year. We wanted to offer you something special so take a look. Also please note we will have DV Auction this year to help people who can’t make it to the sale. DV Auction is doing videos for us also so check their website a couple weeks before the sale for videos.

We invite you to join us for a family day on sale day. Come have lunch with us and check out the cattle Friday, March 20. See you there.

Randy and Mary Jo Gengenbach and Family

Grandson Grant now a sophomore and such good help with the cattle Our granddaughter Abigail Harper arrived May 9 to join big sisters Olivia & Bella, Drs Eric and Tori are busy with family, their Optometry practice and helping out with the cattle.

Dr. Adam now operating his own equine veterinary practice Pro Performance Equine providing mobile specialty services statewide—includes chiropractic, acupuncture, digital imaging & dentistry.

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GENGENBACH CATTLE COMPANY Bull and Female Sale Friday, March 20, 2015 Imperial Auction Market, Imperial, NE 1:00 PM MT Randy & Mary Jo Gengenbach and family Home Phone 308-352-4975 Sale day phones

Lunch:

Randy Gengenbach 308-352-6185 Mary Jo Gengenbach 308-352-6214 Imperial Auction office 308-882-5128 Preston Smith 308-883-8330

Lunch will be provided before the sale.

Auctioneer

Heifer Development

Kyle Schow 308-289-3772

Heifers received no creep prior to weaning. Heifers are developed on a ration of silage and hay.

Marketing Representatives Livestock Plus- Randy Rasby 308-539-6195 Representing ASA- Nathan Smith 620-546-4839 ASA Director- Will Townsend 406-548-5770 Western Livestock Journal- Jim Gies 970-590-0500

GCCR Bull Development Bulls received no creep feed prior to weaning. They were developed on Purina Accuration in a large lot.

Wintering/Delivery

Bulls will be at the Auction Market on Thursday, March 19, preceding Sale Day or view them at GCCR before Sale Day..

GCCR will board any bulls not taken at the sale free until April 30. Delivery will be scheduled after the sale to start as soon as possible. Please let the sale clerks know the day of the Sale if you are taking the bulls or if you want us to deliver. Please take heifers home sale day or arrange to pick them up from us as soon as possible. Bulls and heifers not taken sale day are brought back to ranch shortly after the sale so that we are taking care of them.

Terms

Final Data:

Cash. Animals sold to highest bidder. Announcements at sale block take precedence.

Actual weights will be taken shortly before the sale and a breeding soundness exam and fertility test will be done by Dr. Troy Worth.

Genetic testing, color testing and ultrasound results will be posted on DV Auction and our website around March 1 or as soon as received.

Cattle Viewing

Absentee/Sight Unseen Bids: For those unable to attend the sale we will guarantee your satisfaction on a bid. We have those every year and have always had satisfied customers.

Also see DVAuction for bid information.

Volume Discount: Buy 3 or more bulls and receive a 5% discount on each. Heifers are excluded from discounts

GCCR (Gengenbach Cattle Company Ranch) is our prefix for all registered cattle.

Semen Interest: GCCR will retain a 1/3 revenue sharing interest in semen from the Sale Bulls. Buyers will have full possession.

Guarantee: In accordance with the Simmental Association, Bulls are guaranteed for the first breeding season–a replacement bull or credit on next year’s sale minus salvage value. See Jim Gies for mortality insurance. Call us as soon as possible if you have a problem or concerns.

Lodging: Imperial Inn, Imperial, NE 308-882-4880

Directions: From the west on HWY 61/6 into Imperial turn left on Adelaide just before town; From the east on Hwy 6 go through town and turn right on Adelaide; From 1-80 exit 126 Ogallala, South on Hwy 61 to Imperial, turn right on Hwy 6 then turn left on Adelaide.

Created by:

ASA PUBLICATION, INC 2 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: 406-587-2778 • Fax: 406-587-8853 www.simmental.org

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MULTI-BREED CALVING EASE The multi-breed calving ease EPDs are here! You will now see a number for calving ease (CE) and maternal calving ease (MCE) for the SimAngus animals. Please notice that the base changed for the MCE. Which just means that the average is different than before, so make sure to take note of the new average. Here are the current EPD averages for the Purebreds and the SimAngus:

Spring 2015 Simmental Breed Averages CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

Stay

CW

YG

MB

BF

REA

API

TI

Simmental Average EPDs

8.7

1.9

63.2

92.0

9.4

22.1

53.6

20.8

26.9

-0.31

0.14

-0.06

0.79

121

67

SimAngus Average EPDs

10.4

0.6

60.7

92.9

8.0

22.8

53.0

25.8

-0.20

0.35

-0.03

0.60

122

69

The American Simmental Association and the American Red Angus Association have become partners for the purpose of EPD calculation. In order to make it easier for the customers, they have agreed to work on the same base, so this summer, watch for the EPDs to be on a new base.

The only thing you have to think about is to remember to look at the EPD averages to be able to compare the EPDs of each animal to the new average. It will not change the spread between any bulls or the meaning of each EPD.The base number will just be different for each trait. It will actually make it easier to compare animals across breeds.

To see the entire percentile tables for the purebreds and the hybrids, log on to www.simmental.org. *Note the EPDs in the catalog are Simmental and NOT Angus. Compare GCCR cattle EPDs to the Simmental breed average not the Angus which are different.

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Kappes black diamond 343 Z654 Luke Keller directed us toward this bull in the 2013 Sale season. A power bull, Black Diamond is a SimAngusTM who has a very popular PB Simmental sire KS Black Diamond from the Kenner Ranch and his dam is an OCC genetics Angus donor cow for Kappes. Kappes Black Diamond is stout and excels in depth of rib and muscle. A top growth bull for Kappes his first calves are a little later but have grown with the early calves. His picture shows his capacity and depth of flank.

RS

KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654

ASA# 2677820

Tattoo: Z654 • BD: 3/5/12 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 KS KAYLA J497 O C C KAVA 784K Dam: P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 PAR`S TRAVELING DUTY EPDs

CE BW 6.1 2.5

BW Adj. WW

ET 797

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 68.8 110.5 3.1 17.5 51.9 39.6 -0.13 0.23 -0.01 0.72 95 67

Kappes Black Diamond 343 Z654

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GCCR BDIAMOND X126 B

ASA# 2924217

Tattoo: B384 • BD: 4/16/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 MYTTY IN FOCUS Dam: GCCR MS IN FOCUS 126 X LRS MS DAKOTA 566R EPDs

CE BW 8.6 2.8

BW Adj. WW

90 937

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 86.9 136.3 5.8 19.5 63 54.8 -0.05 0.35 -0.02 0.55 117 81

1

Herdsire material; a younger bull who earned this spot with his incredible growth and phenotype. Top 1% weaning weight and yearling weight. A true power bull who can add growth, muscle and capacity to most any herd. ADG 4.16

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GCCR BDIAMONDW410 B

ASA# 2924356

Tattoo: B132 • BD: 2/20/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS BBOY 410 P410 EPDs

CE BW 7 2.4

BW Adj. WW

90 710

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 64.8 102.5 7.8 24.6 57 34.6 -0.16 0.46 -0.02 0.68 116 71

4.59 ADG

3

GCCR BDIAMONDXT2M B

ASA# 2924130

Tattoo: B134 • BD: 2/21/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: GCCR MS DREAM ON T2M X TJ MISS GAMBLER 32T EPDs

CE BW 8.2 3

BW Adj. WW

90 789

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 78.6 117.4 8.1 14.5 53.8 43.9 -0.21 0.26 -0.03 0.82 117 74

Similar to Lot 1, in growth and body mass, ADG 3.91

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Kappes black diamond 343 Z654 4

GCCR BDIAMONDW81S B

ASA# 2924409

Tattoo: B153 • BD: 2/25/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS 81S W9178 BS MISS 405Z B81S CE BW 7.6 2.2

EPDs

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BW Adj. WW

87 664

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 65 102.7 7.6 22.2 54.7 34.5 -0.16 0.22 -0.04 0.53 105 65

ADG 3.28.

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GCCR BL DIAMOND WA12 B

ASA# 2939344

Tattoo: B285 • BD: 3/20/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 HOOKS MAJESTIC 31M Dam: GCCR MS MAJ A12 W AN 12 EPDs

CE BW 7.9 1.8

WW 65.6

BW Adj. WW

90 743

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 103 5.4 18.3 51 34.1 -0.13 0.23 -0.01 0.64 104 66

ADG 5.06

Grant

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GCCR BDIAMONDWG67 B

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ASA# 2924338

GCCR BDIAMONDW112 B

Tattoo: B326 • BD: 3/27/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

Tattoo: B359 • BD: 4/5/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224

TC TOTAL 410 Dam: GCCR MS TOTAL G67 GW MISS LUCKY STRIKE 342 EPDs

CE BW 6.4 1.6

WW 58

BW Adj. WW

TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS 112 W SRS ROXIE R14

84 564

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 95.3 5.8 23.2 52.2 29.6 -0.24 0.43 -0.02 0.79 110 68

EPDs

ADG 4.07

CE BW 7.2 3.2

ASA# 2924140

BW Adj. WW

94 776

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.9 113.8 6.8 23.7 58.6 42.6 -0.15 0.11 -0.02 0.7 101 66

ADG 4.73

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GCCR BDIAMONDWR36 B

ASA# 2924142

Tattoo: B364 • BD: 4/6/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS R36 GCCR MS NDESIGN 1117 R36 EPDs

CE BW 7 2.2

ADG 4.4

KS Black Diamond – Grandsire to Lots 1-8

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WW 57.9

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 91.5 6.6 23.1 52.1 28 -0.19

BW Adj. WW

92 638

MB BF REA API TI 0.3 -0.03 0.58 104 63

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GCCR Easy answer y108 Easy Answer sold in our 2012 sale to River Creek Farms in Manhattan, KS. He sires a deep body and a soft phenotype with muscle, volume and a quiet disposition.

We have used him on heifers as he is extremely easy calving. He sired the #1 & #2 API bulls in the River Creek offering this year.

RS

GCCR EASY ANSWER Y108 Tattoo: Y108 • BD: 2/13/11 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: BR MISSFINALRITO6I6 W228 OX BOW DAISY 228 EPDs

CE BW 16.3 -2.6

WW 64.8

ASA# 2622776

ASH NEWS FwerLSons topped

sy Ans e GCCR EA Creek Sal the River

BW Adj. WW

75 828

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 97.7 11.6 22.5 55 24 -0.24 0.82 -0.01 0.89 176 88

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Homozygous Black. Homozygous Polled.

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GCCR EASYANSWRZXT16 B

ASA# 2924077

Tattoo: B037 • BD: 1/22/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

TJ EASY MONEY 101W Sire: GCCR EASY ANSWER Y108 BR MISSFINALRITO6I6 W228 SCHURR 77 2595 6207 Dam: GCCR MSREALITYXT16Z061 GCCR MS BONUS T16 X EPDs

CE BW 16.6 -2.7

WW 64.8

BW Adj. WW

65 639

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 98 10.4 23 55.4 24.1 -0.18 0.69 -0.01 0.66 163 83

Low birthweight cow line on dam side. ADG 4.35

10

GCCR E ANSWER SA65 B

ASA# 2924321

Tattoo: B063 • BD: 2/1/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/4 AN 1/4 MX

TJ EASY MONEY 101W Sire: GCCR EASY ANSWER Y108 BR MISSFINALRITO6I6 W228 TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJOKER S665 307 EPDs

CE BW 10.3 -0.1

WW 59.4

BW Adj. WW

85 733

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 85.4 8.3 21.8 51.5 20.4 -0.22 0.42 -0.03 0.59 127 70

10

Easy Answer son out of a big stout power cow. ADG 3.41

11

GCCR EASYANSWRYA48 B

ASA# 2924112

Tattoo: B071 • BD: 2/2/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

TJ EASY MONEY 101W Sire: GCCR EASY ANSWER Y108 BR MISSFINALRITO6I6 W228 TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJOKER A48 Y 4G MISSY 528 GM EPDs

CE BW 11.5 -1

WW 60.5

BW Adj. WW

76 647

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 90.4 8.9 24.3 54.6 22.2 -0.23 0.52 -0.02 0.7 138 75

Balanced high carcass bull. ADG 4.52

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gccr easy answer y108 12

GCCR EANSWER 8312S B

ASA# 2924304

Tattoo: B120 • BD: 2/14/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/4 AN 1/4 AR

TJ EASY MONEY 101W Sire: GCCR EASY ANSWER Y108 BR MISSFINALRITO6I6 W228 BROOKS BLACK MERLIN Dam: BS MS BLACK MERLIN 8312S PELTON MISS JUNE 2706M EPDs

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CE BW 13.8 -0.6

BW Adj. WW

82 707

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 67.3 101.7 8.4 19.7 53.4 29.4 -0.14 0.56 -0.01 0.58 147 79

Balanced bull with high API and TI out of a power cow. ADG 4.16

Mr NLC Upgrade U8676

13

GCCR UPGRADE YUA38 B

ASA# 2924235

Tattoo: B079 • BD: 2/3/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 MX

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS Dam: GCCR MS CB UA38 Y GCCR MS KJOKER U A38 EPDs

CE BW 6.9 2.4

BW Adj. WW

80 629

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 66.8 102.1 7.2 24.5 57.9 34.3 -0.42 0.31 -0.08 1.02 114 71

ADG 2.87

Ellingson Legacy – Grandsire to Lots 13 and 14

14

GCCR UPGRADE U3039 B

ASA# 2924412

Tattoo: B102 • BD: 2/8/14 Black • Polled • PB SM

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJOKER U 3039 GCCR MS N DESIGN N3039 EPDs

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CE BW 7.5 1.7

BW Adj. WW

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 74.7 111.5 9.2 19.9 57.3 38.4 -0.39 0.38 -0.07 0.98 132 80

Purebred Simmental with herdsire potential, excellent EPDs. ADG 3.18

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88 826

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Welshs dew it righgt All the bulls sired by Dew It Right are out of 1st calf heifers. He sires moderate stylish deep bodied bulls.

RS

WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T

ASA# 2403649

Tattoo: 067T • BD: 2/10/07 Black • Polled • PB SM

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEW STF MR MOMENTUM H508 Dam: SVF/NJC SENERITA N29 NJC EBONY ANTOINETTE EPDs

CE BW 16.3 0.8

WW 65.5

BW Adj. WW

81 804

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 83 4.7 16.9 49.6 19.6 -0.37 0.11 -0.06 0.8 134 69

RS 15

GCCR DEW RT ZS100 B

ASA# 2924239

Tattoo: B011 • BD: 1/16/14 Black • Polled • PB SM

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T SVF/NJC SENERITA N29 BBS TOP CUT X66 Dam: GCCR MS TOPCUTS100Z097 GCCR MS KJOKER S100 EPDs

CE BW 7.8 3.6

BW Adj. WW

88 652

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 74.6 105.6 7.5 16.2 53.5 37.5 -0.25 -0.06 -0.05 0.74 100 66

PB Simmental. ADG 4.0

16

GCCR MS DEW RT ZT112 B

ASA# 2924354

Tattoo: B021 • BD: 1/19/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T SVF/NJC SENERITA N29 SYDGEN C C & 7 Dam: GCCR MSCC&7T112Z064 GCCR MS STRUCTURE 112 EPDs

CE BW 13.1 0.7

WW 63.8

BW Adj. WW

84 614

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 97.8 5.3 24.6 56.5 29.2 -0.33 0.24 -0.07 0.77 120 69

16

ADG 3.34

17

GCCR DEW RT ZUA38 B

18

ASA# 2924327

EPDs

CE BW 12.6 0.7

WW 61.9

ASA# 2924098

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T SVF/NJC SENERITA N29

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T SVF/NJC SENERITA N29 SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 Dam: GCCR MS ACEUA38Z186 GCCR MS KJOKER U A38

GCCR DEW RT Z3210 B Tattoo: B041 • BD: 1/23/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

Tattoo: B032 • BD: 1/20/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 MX

BW Adj. WW

HOOVER DAM Dam: GCCRMSHOOVERDAM3210Z05 GCCR MS PRES N3210

80 530

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 89.1 5.8 24.7 55.6 23.8 -0.26 0.28 -0.04 0.67 121 68

EPDs

CE BW 11.7 2.2

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87 665

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 71.7 102.4 6.8 19.6 55.4 33.6 -0.31 0.32 -0.06 0.79 123 72

Bull out of one our best cow lines. ADG 4.21

ADG 4.28

BW Adj. WW

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Welshs dew it righgt 19

GCCR DEW RT ZXUS710 B

ASA# 2924410

Tattoo: B050 • BD: 1/27/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T SVF/NJC SENERITA N29 S A V MUSTANG 9134 Dam: GCCR MSMUSTANGXUS710Z025 GCCR MS MAJESTIC US710 X EPDs

CE BW 13.7 1.9

BW Adj. WW

92 747

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 76.3 111.2 7.4 17.4 55.5 38.4 -0.18 0.32 -0.02 0.74 130 75

ADG 2.88

HTP SVF In Dew Time

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GCCR DEWTMZTG120 B

ASA# 2924330

Tattoo: B024 • BD: 1/19/14 Black • Polled • PB SM

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEW SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 Dam: GCCR MS BUILTRTTG120Z047 GCCR MS TRAV 004 G120 EPDs

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CE BW 12.3 1.9

WW 69.3

BW Adj. WW

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 97.6 10.2 14.3 49 30.4 -0.14 0.33 -0.03 0.47 127 74

PB Simmental, sharp looking baldy. ADG 4.02

DISPOSITION Quiet cattle with good disposition are a No. 1 requirement around here. We cull strictly and eliminate any animal at any stage if they are nervous or difficult to handle. Calves are socialized from an early age and handled in a quiet and easy manner. And don’t let anybody tell you that a cow has to be aggressive to be a good mother. Most of our cows are gentle but will also be very protective of a newborn. Now studies have come out citing increased pregnancy rates with docile cattle. We have been seeing the studies showing that quiet calm cattle gain better and more efficiently in the feedlots. Thus there is an economic payoff to docility along with the pleasure and increased safety of working with easy cattle.

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TJ Easy money 101W

TJ Easy Money 101W

21

GCCR EASY TA93 B

ASA# 2924057

Tattoo: B075 • BD: 2/2/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M Dam: 4GROSEBUD7124

EPDs

CE BW 9 1.5

BW Adj. WW

87 736

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.1 105.3 5.8 18 52.6 34.7 -0.15 0.47 -0.02 0.66 117 74

21

Easy son out of a registered Angus Destination 928 daughter. ADG 3.26

22

GCCR EASY WS52 B

23

ASA# 2924153

Tattoo: B207 • BD: 3/9/14 Black • Polled • PB SM

EPDs

CE BW 10.9 0.8

WW 61.4

ASA# 2924237

Tattoo: B219 • BD: 3/11/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MSMAJESTIC S52W9131 GCCR MS NDESIGN S52

GCCR EASY U265 B

DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M BW Adj. WW

MYTTY IN FOCUS Dam: GCCR MS INFOCUS U 265 GCCR MS CORRECTOR M265

85 628

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 92.1 6.3 22.6 53.3 26 -0.32 0.35 -0.04 0.88 125 73

EPDs

PB Simmental. ADG 3.95

CE BW 13.8 0.5

BW Adj. WW

84 741

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 68.6 101.9 10.4 25.1 59.4 31.1 -0.27 0.47 -0.03 0.85 144 77

ADG 3.61

With feed costs high, in today’s cattle feeding environment , you need an animal that will perform efficiently and hang a carcass that will generate premiums above “average” cattle. We have been feeding Gengenbach Cattle Co calves for the last six years and they have proven that they can do both. The gains are well above the yard average and the conversions are as well. We have been marketing these cattle through the US Premium Beef grid in the spring and early summer. This grid works well for cattle that grade choice and dress above the plant average as do the Gengenbach cattle. The disposition of the cattle is excellent which makes everyones’ job easier. It has been a pleasure feeding Randy and Mary Jo’s cattle.

Derek Wilson Wilson Feedyard Grant, Nebraska

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BBS Dirty hairy x42

BBS Dirty Hairy X42

24

B289

ASA# 2924381

Tattoo: B289 • BD: 3/21/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M TC TOTAL 410 Dam: GCCR MS TOTAL U 162 N162 EPDs

CE BW 6 1.6

82 BW Adj. WW 785

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 68.5 107.7 8.4 21.4 55.6 36.5 -0.33 0.26 -0.07 0.81 111 70

ADG 4.38

Wheatland Bull – Grandsire to Lots 24-27

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GCCR HAIRY XU048 B

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ASA# 2924334

Tattoo: B328 • BD: 3/27/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

EPDs

CE BW 9.3 2

WW 67.6

ASA# 2924238

Tattoo: B279 • BD: 3/20/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M SCHURR 77 2595 6207 Dam: GCCR MS REALIY U048 X GCCR MS RANGER U 048

GCCR HAIRY X265 B

WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M BW Adj. WW

SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 Dam: GCCR MS SCHURRTOP 265 X GCCR MS CORRECTOR M265

84 703

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 109 7.5 23.1 56.9 38 -0.18 0.36 -0.03 0.73 118 71

EPDs

ADG 3.41

CE BW 9.8 1.9

WW 63.1

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 96.1 8 23.6 55.2 30 -0.29

BW Adj. WW

86 669

MB BF REA API TI 0.1 -0.04 0.85 110 63

ADG 4.54

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GCCR HAIRY URA59 B

ASA# 2939345

Tattoo: B338 • BD: 3/30/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M ARROW ONE RANCHER 65 Dam: ARROW ONE RUBY 875 ARROW ONE RUBY 6121 EPDs

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CE BW 8.7 1.8

WW 61.8

BW Adj. WW

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 98.8 6.2 24.7 55.5 31.8 -0.17 0.26 -0.03 0.56 108 65

This Arrow One registered Angus cow always produces better bulls. ADG 4.26

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TNT tanker u263

TNT Tanker U263

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GCCR TANKER 3039 B

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ASA# 2924224

Tattoo: B073 • BD: 2/2/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

EPDs

CE BW 7.2 0.7

WW 57.9

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 91 15.5 23.4 52.4 25.5 -0.31

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 Sire: TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17 BW Adj. WW

GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS Dam: GCCR MS CB A15 Y 4G MISSY G M 43

86 654

MB BF REA API TI 0.2 -0.03 0.9 120 64

EPDs

Bigger framed power bull. ADG 6.09

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GCCR TANKER S36 B

ASA# 2924109

Tattoo: B086 • BD: 2/3/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 Sire: TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS N DESIGN N3039 BS MISS LIMIT UP K816

GCCR TANKER YA15 B

CE BW 5.2 2.1

BW Adj. WW

82 621

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 67.4 106.5 12.7 23.8 57.5 36.6 -0.33 0.11 -0.05 0.98 101 65

ADG 3.98

ASA# 2924188

Tattoo: B103 • BD: 2/8/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 Sire: TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS NDESIGN S36 BS MISS 713 115J EPDs

CE BW 6.2 0.9

BW Adj. WW

82 745

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 67.6 103.8 13.4 28 61.8 33 -0.32 0.25 -0.05 0.89 115 70

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A bigger framed power bull that comes with very high maternal traits. ADG 4.05

We would like to introduce Jason Mathis, our new ranch foreman who began in October. Jason has a degree in Animal Science from Black Hills State college in South Dakota. He also has extensive experience in the cattle industry. We welcome Jason, his wife Amanda, his son and new baby to be born in March. We wish Trent Mastre well in his endeavors as he has left to pursue ranching on his own. Trent still helps out on occasion.

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BBS Top Cut p274 Herd Bull purchased from Bata Brothers in North Dakota. A growth bull out of the old Top Cut, the #1 bull in the breed for growth. Our Top Cut is one of the top 6 bulls in Active sires for both weaning and Yearling EPDs. His calves are always the top growth and depending on dam may be bigger framed. One thing we really like is that Top Cut is so sound and problem free having run with cows ever since we got him. We are keeping all of his daughters. Use his sons on cows and you will not have any problems.

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BBS TOP CUT X66

ASA# 2553449

Tattoo: X66 • BD: 3/16/10 • Polled • PB SM

TNT FORTUNE BUILDER H122 Sire: TNT TOP CUT P274 MISS ARNOLD K2231 GSR RED FRONTIER 645M Dam: BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 BOZ MISS FG579 EPDs

CE BW -0.6 5.5

BW Adj. WW

95 865

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 89.1 143.3 12.7 22.8 67.3 62.9 -0.16 -0.47 -0.03 0.96 77 62

RS 31

GCCR TOPCUT TG67 B

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ASA# 2924058

Tattoo: B195 • BD: 3/8/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/4 AN 1/4 CS

EPDs

CE BW 5.9 2.4

ASA# 2924187

Tattoo: B233 • BD: 3/13/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 CS

TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C445 Dam: GCCR MS BKENTUCKY G67 GW MISS LUCKY STRIKE 342

GCCR TOPCUT S2518 B

TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 BW Adj. WW

G A R INTEGRITY Dam: GCCR MS INTEGRITY S2518 J7521

84 851

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 83 131.8 11.3 23.6 65.1 51.8 -0.16 0.03 -0.03 0.77 105 72

EPDs

Top 2% WW and YW.

CE BW 7.2 1.9

WW 77.7

BW Adj. WW

85 833

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 123 11.1 23.6 62.4 45.9 -0.16 -0.03 -0.03 0.74 105 68

ADG 3.72

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GCCR TOPCUT T710 B

ASA# 2924358

Tattoo: B300 • BD: 3/22/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS AKENTUCKY 710P BS MISS LIBERTY 710P EPDs

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CE BW 4.9 3

BW Adj. WW

93 759

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 73 118.2 12.1 23.7 60.2 44.9 -0.18 0.07 -0.03 0.79 97 65

ADG 3.25

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GCCR TOPCUT T26 B

ASA# 2924325

Tattoo: B333 • BD: 3/29/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/4 AN 1/4 CS

TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Dam: GCCR MS FANSWER26 26/BSF60L EPDs

CE BW 7 2.3

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86 691

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 79.4 125.1 10.3 20.6 60.3 47.6 -0.09 -0.09 -0.01 0.65 100 67

Top 3%WW, top 4% YW. ADG 3.67

S A V Final Answer – Maternal Grandsire to Lot 34

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GCCR TOPCUT S710 B

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ASA# 2924287

Tattoo: B375 • BD: 4/12/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128

4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS PHIL S710 BS MISS LIBERTY 710P CE BW 3.9 3.8

BW Adj. WW

88 788

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 80.4 126.4 9.8 18.2 58.4 50.6 -0.11 0.07 -0.02 0.69 91 67

EPDs

GCCR BONUS TRA38 B

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ASA# 2924179

BW Adj. WW

GCCR BONUS T537 B

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 72.8 8.4 27.4 52.2 14.8 -0.3

TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS AKENTUCKY N537 N537

82 615

MB BF REA API TI 0.13 -0.06 0.52 116 61

EPDs

A high maternal trait bull who could sire some excellent daughters. ADG 2.68

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MB BF REA API TI -0.2 0.01 0.44 66 57

ASA# 2924227

TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N

SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 Dam: GCCR MS BUILT RT T7014 GCCR MS K JOKER R38 WW 49.7

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 73.5 116.5 6.1 26.7 63.5 44.7 0.01

Tattoo: B280 • BD: 3/20/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N

CE BW 9.9 0.9

CE BW 2.4 3.6

GCCR CB WT09 B

CE BW 11.4 0.2

WW 59.5

BW Adj. WW

Bonus is our herdsire purchased from Triangle J, his dam is a donor cow for them, good maternal genetics. ADG 3.27

ASA# 2924371

TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Sire: GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 Dam: GCCR MS SCHTOP T09 GCCR MS TOTAL 09 CE BW

WW

YW MCE MM MWW CW

BW Adj. WW YG

MB

BF

81 679

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 91.2 12 27.9 57.7 24.6 -0.25 0.29 -0.04 0.64 132 69

Tattoo: B145 • BD: 2/24/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

EPDs

90 744

Top 1%WW, top 2% YW out of 4G Boyd Beef Maker registered Angus. ADG 6.33

Tattoo: B253 • BD: 3/15/14 Black • Polled • PB SM

EPDs

BW Adj. WW

Dam: TA50

Top 2% WW, top 3% YW. ADG 4.94

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ASA# 2924206

Tattoo: B410 • BD: 4/26/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128

EPDs

GCCR TOPCUT TA50 B

74 726

REA API TI

CB is a son we kept out of Bonus. CB has sired a sale topper in the past. ADG 5.04

GCCR Cookie’s Bonus

GENETIC TRENDS GCCR Genetic Trends for 2014 show that GCCR meets and exceed breed average in all areas which include Birth weight, Weaning Weight, Post Weaning Gain, Calving Ease, Maternal Calving Ease, Milk, Marbling, Yield Grade, and API breed average of 119—GCCR average of 123; TI breed average of 67—GCCR average of 70.

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S A V Con air 1086 SAV ConAir was the Lot 2 bull at the 2012 Schaff Sale. His calves are stouter with more body and performance yet have that attractive eye appeal. His daughters are making good cows with plenty of milk. We can use him on anything including heifers. Con Air sons are very consistent as are his daughters.

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S A V CON AIR 1086

ASA# 2799996

Tattoo: 1086 • BD: 2/26/11 Black • Polled • PB AN

S A V BISMARCK 5682 Sire: S A V BRAND NAME 9115 S A V BLACKCAP MAY 5530 S A V NET WORTH 4200 Dam: S A V ELBA 7447 S A V ELBA 4326 EPDs

CE BW 6.6 -0.1

BW Adj. WW

84 932

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 74.5 127.2 5.2 29.9 67.1 45.5 -0.12 0.41 -0.02 0.71 88 70

RS 40

GCCR CONAIR WH231 B

41

ASA# 2939348

Tattoo: B148 • BD: 2/25/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 CS 1/8 HH

EPDs

CE BW 6.8 0.4

WW 59

ASA# 2924392

Tattoo: B173 • BD: 3/4/14 Black • Polled • 3/8 SM 5/8 AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJ WH231 H231

GCCR CONAIR WK24 B

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 BW Adj. WW

WSJ ENCORE Dam: KSR 24W KST 38K

89 735

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 93.9 4.5 26 55.5 26.7 -0.24 0.13 -0.05 0.56 90 61

EPDs

ADG 2.94

CE BW 7.5 0.2

WW 61.3

BW Adj. WW

83 634

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 94.4 8.7 26.1 56.8 26.5 -0.25 0.35 -0.03 0.75 111 68

ADG 3.41

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GCCR CONAIR S24 B

ASA# 2924349

Tattoo: B190 • BD: 3/7/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 Dam: GCCR MS BUILT RIGHT S24 BS MISS JOKER K111 EPDs

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CE BW 7.2 1.4

BW Adj. WW

83 910

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 81.3 127.2 6 31.7 72.3 47.5 -0.19 0.11 -0.05 0.69 103 75

This cow produces one of our top growth bulls every year, top 2% WW & YW a lot of growth with an 81lb BW. ADG 4.16

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GCCR CONAIR WS24 B

ASA# 2924144

Tattoo: B191 • BD: 3/7/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 Dam: GCCR MS SCHTOP S24 GCCR MS BUILT RIGHT S24 EPDs

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CE BW 9 0.3

BW Adj. WW

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 69.9 115.2 6.8 34.6 69.6 39.2 -0.15 0.25 -0.01 0.74 109 72

Daughter of Lot 42’s dam produces growth just like her dam. ADG 5.08

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S A V Con air 1086 44

GCCR CONAIR XS80 B

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ASA# 2924344

Tattoo: B244 • BD: 3/15/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

EPDs

CE BW 6.5 1.7

ASA# 2924293

Tattoo: B408 • BD: 4/24/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 TRIPLE C INVASION R47K Dam: GCCR MS INVASION S80 X GCCR MS KJOKER S80

GCCR CONAIR XR45 B

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 BW Adj. WW

TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: GCCR MS BETTIS 45 X BS MISS BLK JOKER KP01

81 909

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 76.9 119.3 8.1 19.6 58 43.2 -0.19 0.29 -0.04 0.72 111 74

EPDs

ADG 4.31

CE BW 9.9 -0.3

BW Adj. WW

78 849

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 81.3 124.3 8.7 23.7 64.3 43.1 -0.22 0.19 -0.04 0.78 121 78

Low birthweight, top 2% WW, top 3% YW. ADG 4.82

S A V Priority 7283

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GCCR PRIORITY T303 B

ASA# 2924211

Tattoo: B053 • BD: 1/29/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V PRIORITY 7283 S A V BLACKCAP MAY 5530 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS AKENTUCKY N303 GCCR MS LEGACY N303 EPDs

CE BW 11.9 -0.1

BW Adj. WW

88 709

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 70 111.5 10.7 25.4 60.4 36.2 -0.03 0.63 0.04 0.77 143 81

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Added length and body, an outstanding all around bull. ADG 4.07

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GCCR PRIORITYS162 B

ASA# 2924259

Tattoo: B093 • BD: 2/5/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V PRIORITY 7283 S A V BLACKCAP MAY 5530 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS PHIL S162 N162 EPDs

CE BW 11.7 -0.4

WW 61

BW Adj. WW

90 609

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 96.1 8.9 22 52.5 26.8 -0.11 0.43 0.01 0.63 128 71

ADG 4.87

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S A V Priority – Sire of Lot 47

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G A R Prophet Angus bull who is one of the top bulls in the Angus breed for performance and epds plus he is a heifer bull. His performance is for real as 2 of his steer that we sent to the feedlot last year ranked #1 and #3 in gross dollars. Obviously his sons will sire those premiums in the feedlot. We like that the Prophet calves have a lot of capacity and are quiet cattle.

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G A R PROPHET

ASA# 2545802

Tattoo: 6128 • BD: 8/15/08 • Polled • PB AN

B A R EXT TRAVELER 205 Sire: C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 CRA LADY JAYE 608 498 S EASY S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 Dam: G A R OBJECTIVE 1885 GAR 1407 NEW DESIGN 2232 EPDs

CE BW 19.9 -2.6

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 87.2 149.7 11.2 33 76.5 55 0.14

BW Adj. WW MB BF REA API TI 2.1 0.06 0.64 229 124

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GCCR PROPHETZW2518 B

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ASA# 2924360

GCCR PROPHET ZU410 B

Tattoo: B004 • BD: 1/14/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

Tattoo: B018 • BD: 1/18/14 Black • Polled • 3/8 SM 5/8 AN

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R PROPHET G A R OBJECTIVE 1885

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R PROPHET G A R OBJECTIVE 1885

SCHURR 77 2595 6207 Dam: GCCR MS REALITYW2518Z153 GCCR MS BONUS 2518 W9193 EPDs

CE BW 16.9 -1.3

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 66.7 112.5 10.1 30.1 63.4 35.4 -0.02

BW Adj. WW

GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS Dam: GCCR CB U410Z188 GCCR MS RANGER U 410

74 539

MB BF REA API TI 1.3 0.02 0.55 192 99

EPDs

Low BW, high calving ease Prophet son with a 192 API, top 1% Marbling, API, TI.

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GCCR PROPHET ZX10 B

CE BW 12.1 1.5

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 82.3 134.6 11.1 27.5 68.7 52.3 0.01

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ASA# 2924395

GCCR PROPHET YWS09 B Tattoo: B055 • BD: 1/30/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R PROPHET G A R OBJECTIVE 1885

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R PROPHET G A R OBJECTIVE 1885

EPDs

CE BW 14.4 -0.8

WW 70.2

BW Adj. WW

BW Adj. WW

84 586

MB BF REA API TI 1.22 0.02 0.64 176 101

Top 2% WW, CW, API, top 1% YW, MWW, Marbling, TI. ADG 4.92

Tattoo: B038 • BD: 1/22/14 Black • Polled • 1/8 SM 7/8 AN

SYDGEN C C & 7 Dam: GCCR MS ABERDEENX10Z034 GCCR MS ABERDEEN 10 X

ASA# 2924319

TJ EASY MONEY 101W Dam: GCCR MS EASY WS09 Y GCCR MS BONUS S09 W9038

74 574

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 123 9.6 34.2 69.3 42.7 -0.09 1.29 0.01 0.78 184 100

EPDs

Top 1% Milk, Marbling, API, TI. ADG 4.31

CE BW 15.2 -0.7

ASA# 2924114

BW Adj. WW

78 615

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 70.6 117.1 10.6 28.4 63.7 38.9 -0.11 1.22 0.01 0.78 189 99

Top 1% Marbling, API, TI. ADG 4.07

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GCCR PROPHET T8664 B

ASA# 2924236

Tattoo: B067 • BD: 2/22/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R PROPHET G A R OBJECTIVE 1885 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MSKENTUCKYAT7113 BS MISS HIGH NOON 8664R EPDs

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CE BW 14.8 -1.2

BW Adj. WW

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 73.2 123.4 11 26.1 62.7 42 -0.02 1.29 0.03 0.68 189 102

Stouter bull with tremendous mass and top 1% marbling, API, TI. ADG 4.64

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ASA# Tattoo: B088 • BD: Black • Polled • 1/8 SM 7/8 AN

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: PROPHET G A R OBJECTIVE 1885 BW Adj. WW

Dam: In Focus X Majestic

EPDs

CE BW

WW

YW MCE MM MWW CW

YG

MB

BF

75 642

REA API TI

53

No papers as this was Trent’s bull raised with our cattle and out of one of our heifers, BW 75, WW 642. ADG 3.41

W H S Limelight 64V

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GCCR LIMELT ZA58 B

ASA# 2939539

Tattoo: B015 • BD: 1/17/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

MYTTY IN FOCUS Sire: W H S LIMELIGHT 64V W H S PREDESTINED LASS 77T TJ EASY MONEY 101W Dam: GCCR EASY A58 Z069 VISION QUEEN 427 EPDs

CE BW 12.1 0.2

BW Adj. WW

81 626

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 73.9 125.4 11.4 25.4 62.3 45.3 -0.14 0.96 -0.02 0.76 162 92

Limelight is a high performing Angus who sires performance, carcass and good cows.

Out of a first calf heifer this bull is in top 1% Marbling & TI, top 10 % API. ADG 3.46

Mytty In Focus – Grandsire to Lots 54-56

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GCCR LIMELT ZXRA56 B

ASA# 2939434

Tattoo: B036 • BD: 1/21/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

MYTTY IN FOCUS Sire: W H S LIMELIGHT 64V W H S PREDESTINED LASS 77T TJ EASY MONEY 101W Dam: GCCR MS EASY XRA56 Z XRA56 EPDs

CE BW 12.3 -0.1

BW Adj. WW

74 678

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 72.1 117.1 9.7 25.2 61.3 39.6 -0.12 0.97 -0.01 0.71 162 91

Easy Money X Final Answer dam with a low birthweight, high calving ease history, top 1% Marbling & TI. ADG 3.65

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GCCR LIMELIGHT ZXR2487 B

ASA# 2924380

Tattoo: B025 • BD: 1/19/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

MYTTY IN FOCUS Sire: W H S LIMELIGHT 64V W H S PREDESTINED LASS 77T TJ EASY MONEY 101W Dam: GCCR MS EASYXR2487Z011 GCCR MS BONUS R2487 X EPDs

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CE BW 11.7 0.5

BW Adj. WW

80 601

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 73.1 121.3 10.9 24.2 60.7 43.1 -0.17 0.96 -0.02 0.81 165 92

3/4 brother to Lot 55,Top 1% Marbling and TI, top 2% API. ADG 3.76

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GCCR REALITY XR52 B

ASA# 2939431

Tattoo: B188 • BD: 3/7/14 Black • Polled • 3/8 SM 5/8 AN

SCHURRGENE 2063 2595 Sire: SCHURR 77 2595 6207 SCHURR 77ERISKAYX7235796 TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJOKER R52 X GCCR MS TOTAL BOLDY R52 EPDs

57 58

GCCR REALITYXA239 B

CE BW 11.4 0.4

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ASA# 2924246

CE BW 11.8 0.9

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 93.7 7.8 23.7 53.5 26.5 -0.08 0.58 0.00 0.44 131 73

GCCR STRETCHWT410 B

ASA# 2924214

Tattoo: B150 • BD: 2/25/14 Black • Polled • 1/8 SM 7/8 AN

SCHURRGENE 2063 2595 Sire: SCHURR 77 2595 6207 SCHURR 77ERISKAYX7235796

EPDs

82 819

Moderate, easy fleshing bull with excellent growth. ADG 3.65

Tattoo: B196 • BD: 3/8/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJOKER A239 X 4 G ELDORENE 223

WW 59.6

BW Adj. WW

7X TRAVELER X58 Sire: SCHURR 77 X58 7055 SCHURR 77 ERISKAY X723 6528 BW Adj. WW

4G RANGER 654 Dam: GCCR MS RANGER T410 GCCR MS AKENTUCKY P410

83 773

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 65.8 103.3 8.1 20.4 53.3 32.8 -0.05 0.56 0.01 0.47 132 75

EPDs

Curvebending performance in this bull, should work for anyone. ADG 3.79

CE BW 12.8 -0.5

WW 45.5

BW Adj. WW

85 630

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 81 10 33.3 56.1 18.4 -0.11 0.65 0.00 0.45 139 69

ADG 4.66

HEALTH STATEMENT It is our desire that bulls and females purchased from GENGENBACH CATTLE will have a long and productive life. With that goal in mind we have implemented the following protocol: All sale animals are ear notch tested for BVD and to this date no positive animals have been detected. All breeding females receive a pre breeding vaccination with a modified live BVD vaccine to help prevent BVD persistently infected calves. At preg check cows are given killed vaccine for BVD, BRSV, IBR, Vibrio and Lepto. Calves receive vaccine for BVD, BRSV, IBR, Pasteurella and Clostridium in the spring and at pre weaning and weaning. Cattle are dewormed in the fall with Dectomax injectable and treated for lice and grubs at that time also. Sale bulls and heifers will be poured with Dectomax prior to sale.

Dr. Troy Worth Veterinary Services Imperial, NE 308-882-4838

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purebred angus 60

GCCR Aberdeen ZRA60 B

AAA# 18039400

Tattoo: B014 • BD: 1/17/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: TC ABERDEEN 759 TC BLACKBIRD 4034 ARROW ONE LONG ANSWER Dam: ARROW ONE BLACKBIRD 251 ARROW ONE BLACKBIRD 580 EPDs

CED BW WW YW I+10 I+.3 I+54 I+94

CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat I+10 I+26

BW Adj. WW RE

70 504

$W $B +43.35

We used one of our last straws of Aberdeen on this 1st calf heifer who was one of the top heifers at an Arrow One sale. Calving ease genetics on both sides for a heifer bull.

ADG 4.47.

61

GCCR ConAir YJA73 B

TC Aberdeen – Sire of Lot 60

AAA# 18038050

Tattoo: B83 • BD: 2/3/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 MILL BRAE TWENTY/TWENTY 8069 Dam: M A R ERICA 73 M531 M A R ERICA 18 M188 EPDs

CED BW WW YW I+3 I+2.5 I+57 I+98

CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat I+9 I+25

BW Adj. WW RE

85 693

$W $B +39.75

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Fancy ConAir son with length and depth. ADG 5.07

62

GCCR ConAir XBMA52 B

AAA# 18038052

Tattoo: B201 • BD: 3/8/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 DIAMOND MAX P249 Dam: BM LUCY 018 518 P249 BM LUCY 518 107 1916 EPDs

CED BW WW YW I+4 I+2.5 I+58 I+96

BW Adj. WW

71 643

CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat RE $W $B I+9 I+25 I+33 +4.41 I+.38 I+.008 I+.44 +42.28 +89.33

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Calving ease genetics strong in maternal traits. ADG 4.78

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GCCR ConAir YSA121 B

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AAA# 18038051

EPDs

CED BW WW YW CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat I+1 I+3.4 I+63 I+115 I+8 I+28 I+52 +4.97 I+.39

AAA# 18038049

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 SITZ UPWARD 307R Dam: S A QUEEN IDELETTE 741 S A QUEEN IDELETTE 741

GCCR ConAir XAK40 B Tattoo: B348 • BD: 4/2/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

Tattoo: B202 • BD: 3/8/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

BW Adj. WW

TRIPLE B 095 1294 Dam: TRIPLE B MISS CANDAR 2741 TRIPLE B K MISS CANDAR 1917

74 685

RE $W $B I+.72 +37.28+116.48

EPDs

CED BW WW YW CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat I+5 I+2.0 I+57 I+100 I+9 I+21

ADG 3.72

This Slagle Angus dam has been a tremendous producer for us. ADG 4.52

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BW Adj. WW RE

68 722

$W $B +37.85

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ellingson identity 9104 We used Identity for some of the purebred Angus because he is a proven popular heifer bull and a son of TC Aberdeen.

He sires moderate cattle with calving ease and carcass traits plus the maternal from Aberdeen.

RS

ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104

ASA# 2755115

Tattoo: 9104 • BD: 2/19/09 Black • Polled • PB AN

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: TC ABERDEEN 759 TC BLACKBIRD 4034 WULFFS EXT 6106 Dam: EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813 EA QUEEN DOLLY 5029 EPDs

CE BW 24.7 -4.6

BW Adj. WW

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 62.2 108.9 15.3 34.2 65.2 28.2 -0.18 0.92 0.03 1.03 183 83

RS 65

GCCR Identity ZMA34 B

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AAA# 18038054

GGCR Identity

Tattoo: B007 • BD: 1/14/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

Tattoo: B010 • BD: 1/15/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

TC ABERDEEN 759 Sire: ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104 EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813

TC ABERDEEN 759 Sire: ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104 EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813

VERMILION FRANKLIN W117 Dam: MONSON MISS PRIME Z212 MONSON HIGH PRIME 93 EPDs

CED BW WW YW I+9 I+.8 I+54 I+90

CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat I+14 I+25

BW Adj. WW RE

HART NEW DESIGN 7186 Dam: MONSON QUEEN Z206 MONSON PREDESTINED 876

66 716

$W $B +44.24

EPDs

Moderate, calving ease genetics. ADG 4.07

CED BW WW YW I+8 I+1.5 I+49 I+88

CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat I+13 I+24

AAA# 18038055

BW Adj. WW RE

74 517

$W $B +36.46

Another moderate bull, calving ease genetics. ADG 4.16

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GCCR Identity

AAA# 18038056

Tattoo: B019 • BD: 1/19/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

TC ABERDEEN 759 Sire: ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104 EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813 VERMILION DANNY BOY X141 Dam: MONSON MISS DESIGN Z164 MONSON DESIGN 050 EPDs

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CED BW WW YW I+10 I+.7 I+54 I+93

CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat I+13 I+25

BW Adj. WW RE

69 497

$W $B +42.75

Moderate, calving ease. ADG 4.0

68

GCCR Identity YSA123 B

AAA# 18038053

Tattoo: B59 • BD: 1/31/14 Black • Polled • PB AN

TC ABERDEEN 759 Sire: ELLINGSON IDENTITY 9104 EA QUEEN DOLLY 7813 SITZ UPWARD 307R Dam: S A LASSIE 751 S A LASSIE 206 EPDs

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CED BW WW YW I+9 I+1.0 I+53 I+93

BW Adj. WW

77 850

CEM Milk MW CW $YG Marb Fat RE $W $B I+13 I+31 I+47 +3.71 I+.60 I+.026 I+.75 +43.83 +114.30

Fancy Identity son with extra muscle, capacity and growth out of a powerful Upward daughter from Slagle Angus.

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Registered Heifers This year we are offering some very special Registered heifers. Many of these heifers could show or raise bulls for you but all will make good cows. All heifers have passed a breeding soundness exam and had appropriate vaccinations and pour by Dr. Troy Worth. Heifers sell in catalog order.

SITZ Wisdom 481T

70

SVF Steel Force S701

GCCR MS WISDOM CLEM B

ASA# 2924322

Tattoo: B058 • BD: 1/31/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

SITZ WISDOM 481T Sire: 4 SCHURR 481T 3692 SCHURRTOP WS AMERA 5486 3267 SVF STEEL FORCE S701 Dam: GKS CLEMENTINE Z290 SS SWEET PEA EPDs

CE BW 11.3 -0.9

BW Adj. WW

68 694

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 71.4 109.9 8.9 14.7 50.4 33.8 -0.09 0.35 -0.01 0.46 132 76

70

A daughter of one of the top selling heifers at the Sloup sale, Clementine will catch your eye. Super attractive baldy with an excellent EPD profile.

71

GCCR MS BDIAMONDX236 B

ASA# 2924135

Tattoo: B156 • BD: 2/27/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

KS BLACK DIAMOND W992 Sire: KAPPES BLK DIAM 343 Z654 P A R`S KAVA MISS 224 S A V 004 PREDOMINANT 4438 Dam: GCCR MSPREDOMINANT236 X GCCR MS JOKER M236 EPDs

CE BW 8.2 1.7

BW Adj. WW

83 646

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 68.2 106.8 4.9 21.3 55.4 36.2 -0.12 0.28 -0.01 0.61 107 69

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We wanted people to see what kind of females we are getting out of Black Diamond. Attractive heifer with capacity and volume.

72

GCCR MSPROPHETZ0273 B

ASA# 2924241

Tattoo: B030 • BD: 1/20/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 11/16 AN 1/16 CS

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R PROPHET G A R OBJECTIVE 1885 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: Z113 273 EPDs

CE BW 14.3 -0.4

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 80.3 127.2 9.6 24.4 64.5 44.9 0.01

BW Adj. WW

75 540

MB BF REA API TI 1.1 0.01 0.45 176 99

A Prophet heifer in the top 1% for Marbling and TI, top 2% for API, and top 3% for WW and YW.

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Registered heifers 73 Welshes Dew It Right

GCCR MS ABZ380 B

ASA# 2924100

Tattoo: B017 • BD: 1/18/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT067T SVF/NJC SENERITA N29 TC ABERDEEN 759 Dam: GCCR MS ABERDEEN380Z045 GCCR MS LEGACY N380 EPDs

CE BW 13.6 1

BW Adj. WW

75 588

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 75.3 107.9 8.3 19.7 57.3 35 -0.28 0.24 -0.04 0.89 134 75

Dew it Rights are popular in the show ring and this heifer can do it all coming from a powerful Aberdeen dam

TC Aberdeen

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GCCR MS CONAIR WA58 B

ASA# 2924364

Tattoo: B203 • BD: 3/9/14 Black • Polled • 1/4 SM 3/4 AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447 TRIPLE C INVASION R47K Dam: GCCR MS INVASION A58 W VISION QUEEN 427 EPDs

CE BW 9.4 -0.2

BW Adj. WW

70 710

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 71.6 116.2 7.7 21.3 57.1 39 -0.17 0.37 -0.03 0.64 119 75

Con Air daughters are making good cows and all have that smooth “Schaff” look.

Con Air and his dam

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GCCR MS CONAIRWK58 B

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ASA# 2924159

Tattoo: B235 • BD: 3/13/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447

CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: KSR 58W KSR 97T CE BW 10 0.3

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG 79.4 124.4 8 20.7 60.4 44.2 -0.2

ASA# 2924251

Tattoo: B183 • BD: 3/6/14 Black • Polled • 3/8 SM 5/8 AN

S A V BRAND NAME 9115 Sire: S A V CON AIR 1086 S A V ELBA 7447

EPDs

GCCR MS CONAIR YW233 B

BW Adj. WW

TJ EASY MONEY 101W Dam: GCCR MS EASY W233 Y GCCR MS BB 233 W9132

73 670

MB BF REA API TI 0.32 -0.04 0.77 125 79

EPDs

CE BW 8.9 0.2

WW 64.7

BW Adj. WW

81 576

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 107 8.3 24.9 57.2 34.3 -0.24 0.41 -0.02 0.85 118 73

A powerful growth heifer with a 73# BW and then ranks in the top 3% for WW and top 4% for YW.

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GCCR MS EASY WS710 B

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ASA# 2924285

EPDs

CE BW 11.1 0.8

ASA# 2924300

WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M

DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS S710P W GCCR MS PHIL S710

GCCR MS HAIRYYWT32K B Tattoo: B189 • BD: 3/7/14 Black • Polled • 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

Tattoo: B211 • BD: 3/9/14 Black • Polled • 3/4 SM 7/32 AN 1/32 HH

BW Adj. WW

TC TOTAL 410 Dam: GCCR MS TOTAL W32K Y GCCR MS SCHTOP T32K

72 684

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 67.1 100.4 10.9 14.1 47.7 30.7 -0.29 0.42 -0.04 0.88 131 77

EPDs

CE BW 6.3 2.2

BW Adj. WW

WW YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 75.7 119.9 7.5 19.2 57 44.6 -0.25 0.34 -0.04 0.92 111 75

Powerful growth genetics tracing back to the Wheatland Bull 680S on sire side.

Another versatile Easy daughter.

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B130

ASA# 2924411

Tattoo: B130 • BD: 2/19/14 Black • Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2 CS

TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N BW Adj. WW

Dam: BR6

EPDs

CE BW 8.4 1.6

WW 58.9

83 631

YW MCE MM MWW CW YG MB BF REA API TI 79.8 7.6 19.2 48.7 19.5 -0.23 -0.02 -0.08 0.25 100 57

Maternal genetics in this Simmental female.

simangustm heifers The Commercial heifers have all been through a vaccination program and a breeding soundness exam by Dr. Troy Worth. They will be sorted into like groups of 5 either Angus or Simmental sired.

These are all GCCR raised heifers out of our herd bulls.

Lots 80,81,82,83,84

Lots 100,101,102,103,104

Lots 85,86,87,88,89

Lots 105,106,107,108,109

Lots 90,91,92,93,94

Lots 110,111,112,113,114

Lots 95,96,97,98,99

Lots 115,116,117,118,119

Thank you for attending our sale!

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QUICK GUIDE to ASA EPDs and $ INDEXES Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires’ EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny.

For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and –5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units). Key to using EPDs is knowing what units they are expressed in.

For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, A would be expected to sire 15-pounds more weaning weight than B. If calving ease were the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we’d expect A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org. Listed below are the units ASA EPDs are expressed in: All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario. (See below for more details.)

Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat.

Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight.

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

Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight.

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

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

Marbling (MRB): Marbling score.

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

Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye.

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

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

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

Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.

Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.

Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score. $ Indexes: Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle. That’s where $ indexes come in. Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPDs and economics to estimate an animal’s overall impact on your bottom line. The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the following $ indexes: All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield.

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

Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if you’re keeping replacements use API, if not, TI. Then, just as with EPDs, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another.

For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a+50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes

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Gengenbach Cattle Co has ranked in the top 5 for registrations in Nebraska since 2008.