75 Registered, Performance Tested Coming 2-year-old Bulls
36 DRI Black Angus Bulls
39 KCC 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls
Spring Delivery Available
69 Bred Commercial Replacement Females to calve Spring 2015
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Synchronized & AI’d to proven sires
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6 Open 100% 1A Registered Red Angus Heifers
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Offering:
75 Coming 2 year old Bulls
36 Black Angus 39 100% 1A Red Angus Spring Delivery Available
69 Bred Commercial Heifers
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6 Open Reg Red Angus Heifers
Again This Year—Volume Discounts!
If you buy 3 or more lots in the 2014 sale, you will receive a discount of $100/lot. A lot is one bull or a group of heifers. Example: Buy 2 bulls and a lot of heifers, get a $300 discount! Buy 10 bulls, get $1000 discount!!
N To Manhattan & K-177 K-177 Exit 313
Wabaunsee
To Wamego
K-18
Wabaunsee Rd. Exit 324
Interstate 70
K-99 To Kansas City About 90 miles
Driving Directions: From Manhattan—Take K-18 east to mile marker 204, Wabaunsee Rd. Go south 1/4 mile to headquarters on east side of road. I-70 coming from KC—I-70 west to K-99 exit. Go north to K-18. Go west to mile marker 204, Wabaunsee Rd. Go south 1/4 mile to headquarters on east side of road. I-70 coming from West—I-70 to Wabaunsee Rd. exit #324. Go north approx. 6 miles to ranch headquarters on east side of road.
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—200 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan ( —300 Colorado St. Manhattan (
The Star System
On all our bulls, we put a box of stars at the bottom. This lets us take multiple affective EPDs along with what we know about the cow families and the conditions of that production year and summarize it all for you. In other words, if they’re a 4 star Calving sire, we know that the shape of that bull, his data & pedigree and his mother’s history all combine to make him one we wouldn’t hesitate to use on heifers. 3 stars means we’d use him on heifers UNDER SUPERVISION. Does this mean one star is a cow-killer? Absolutely not. We would NEVER sell anything we would not use in our own herds. PERIOD. One star calving ease means use on mature cows without a history of problems. For females, we’re taking longevity, udder structure, fertility under range conditions, mature size, fleshing ability, etc into account. That a bull gets 3 stars means he probably has a young dam. Carcass & growth follow the same principles.
Actual Performance vs. EPDs
EPDs take into account performance & ancestry of many individuals across different production systems, climates, herds, etc. instead of just one individual’s performance in one herd in one set of circumstances in that particular year. Therefore, we consider EPDs a better indicator of that animal’s genetic abilities than actual performance. When we take weights, measure scrotals or scan for carcass traits, we have some bulls who are older than the average by quite a bit, and some that are younger. The breed associations take that data and adjust it using many variables and come up with a standardized number so that bulls can be compared on a more even footing. For example, what would this bull have weighed at 1 year old (365 days) given that he weighed 1325 when he was 400 days old coming off test. This tends to overcompensate younger bulls and penalize older bulls, especially in a herd’s comprised of earlier maturing cattle. This is why we recommend you look at EPD’s over actual performance. That is also why an older bull with an 1150 lb actual yearling weight might have a 1050 lb adjusted YW yet a higher YW EPD than a younger bull with a heavier ADJUSTED YW. Clear as mud?
Back by popular demand: Bulls Will Sell in Catalog Order!!!! In order to make life easier for you, we are going to sell bulls in the same order they’re printed in the catalog. Please do not read anything into the sale order itself. The order is dependent on who would pen with whom (and not fight!) and how the bulls fit on a page with any available pictures. It is not meant to imply that any one bull is better than another!
We are pleased to again broadcast the Kniebel Cattle Co. and Downey Ranch, Inc. Production Sale “live” over the Internet. AGAIN THIS YEAR: Proxy Bidding Available. This means you can put in your maximum bid ahead of the sale at your convenience. Then on sale day, the computer bids for you. NO ONE, not even DVAuction, knows what that your max is. If something happens to your connection or you can’t be in front of the computer, your bidding still gets done for you. Example—You put in a proxy for $5000 on Lot 12. An opposing bidder drops out at $3700. You own Lot 12 for $3800. First Time Users: 1. Visit the DVAuction web site at www.dvauction.com 2. Click on the “Create New Account” link at the top of the page. 3. Complete Registration and Apply to bid at the Kniebel and Downey Production Sale. 4. DVAuction will contact your bank to verify information. 5. DVAuction will then contact you to let you know you’ve been approved to bid and buy at the sale live from your computer at home. After the sale: We will contact you to arrange payment and delivery. Alternately, you are welcome to call us. Note: You must have high speed internet access (DSL, T-1, or Broadband) to be able to bid during the sale. Any questions: Contact Tami with DVAuction at (308) 870-3661 or e-mail: tmcintosh@dvauction.com Or call DVAuction’s main office at (402)316-5460. We recommend that you register by Nov. 5 for on-line bidding. Every attempt will be made to complete your application even if it is on sale day. Questions? Call us or DV Auction for more information.
Not comfortable with the internet or afraid you’ll be busy in the field? We have purchased many bulls for customers sight-unseen and got them for less than the prearranged limit with 100% satisfaction. We’ll discuss your needs, figure out the best purchasing system and match up the bulls that will suit you best. Just visit with us before the sale and we’ll work together to find the best option for you. At the end of the day, we’re not happy until you’re happy.
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Welcome to our 12th Annual Sale! Wow. Did you ever think we’d see this kind of cattle market? Calves are up $1/lb this year. There was a time when we’d have thought $1/lb calves were high. Now, they’ve moved that much in one year. Cull cows are bringing $1400. A few years back, that would have bought you a bred heifer. Cull bulls now sell for what you might have paid for a yearling bull 5 years ago. Is that good or bad? Beef prices are awfully high but consumer demand remains strong. That is testament to the cow/calf producer’s investment in good genetics that produce a product the customer is willing to pay for. Corn prices are down again this year. And like we said, calf prices are up. Does that mean you can’t make money feeding? No. Good genetics still perform and fat cattle are at record highs. Keep your pencil sharp and your eyes open and there’s plenty of opportunity. Premiums on the right grids become more important every year. There are lots of changes in our family & crew this year. In the Kniebel family, Kevin & Mary Ann’s oldest graduated from KSU and took a very good job with Elanco in Indianapolis. But don’t worry; she has a plane ticket and will be at her usual place behind the registration/ settlement table with our good friend, Ginger Kopfer. Chuck & Kim’s middle daughter Chelsey, married Tanner Stucky this summer and their oldest daughter Mandy got engaged. But they will both be at the sale helping Kim provide the sale meal!
summer. You’ll get to meet his replacement, Brock Graham, when you come. Brock is from New Mexico and brings a new perspective to DRI. Welcome Brock! Barb’s folks, Joe & Sherry, continue to be involved in day-to-day operations. Kevin’s dad, Charles, still puts in long hours at the ranch. Kenny & Mary Gilsdorf (Mary Ann’s folks) just celebrated their 70th Anniversary. Bill & Diane Carpenter still farm at Garden Plain and help out every year during sale week (and other times!) As usual, there’s a lot of other folks that help make this whole process possible. Friendships are what make life worth living. We have friends out back, in the pens, at the settlement table and less we forget, in the stands! Thank you for your continued support over these 12+ years. We are truly honored. Those of you who are new to our sale, welcome. We hope you’ll come to appreciate why 80%+ of our cattle go to repeat customers. We’ll continue to bring the bulls through the ring live. The heifers will sell through video display. Next year brings a big change; the bulls will also sell video and not come through the ring. Everything will continue to be in pens, on-site, as always. We’re grateful for this chance to earn your business. When we say we’re not happy
until you’re happy, we mean it!
-Joe Carpenter & Barb Downey
At DRI, we have a new herdsman. Abe Shanholtzer married and headed home this
Kevin & Mary Ann Kniebel 2010 BIF Commercial Producer of the Year
2008 BIF Commercial Producer of the Year
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Chuck & Kim Kniebel
Let US handle the nasty weather. YOU stay in bed!
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20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Adverse Conditions and the Resultant Effects on Performance Measures The last several years have been TOUGH. Multiple drought years have resulted in low forage quality (both grazed and harvested) which has had adverse effects on the cattle, especially the younger & older ones.
Thus, performance data this year is being affected by multiple factors. However, those factors do not affect their genotype. We encourage you to rely on EPDs and genomics as you evaluate a particular bull and how he meets your needs.
Adding insult to injury, we had a wreck with the calves post-weaning. They were back on track by the time we started the bull test in December, but they were 100 lbs behind normal on the average.
We continue to provide performance data, but if you will note, there are many seedstock providers who only publish EPDs. They’re telling you the same thing—rely on EPDs and genomics to measure the genetic merit of the animal.
Lot # 1 Calved:
DRI Final Product A004
2/5/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Connealy Product 568
AAA # 17852262
Calved:
Ebonista of Conanga 471 Kesslers Frontman R001
DRI Barbara Y117 Frtmn
+6
Data
BW
+0.1
79
YW
DRI Barbara R199 4pt8 123 marbling ratio, 102 weaning ratio. While he has a heifer for a dam, his granddam is a solid performer at DRI. Moderate sized and smooth made, this bull still exhibits plenty of muscle. His REA EPD would bear that out.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
****
**
Scrotal Carcass
+52 599 +91 1077 +.55
35.3
$ Values
CW +20
$EN
+.15 REA +.59 Fat +.06
$W
Marb
2/21/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
$F $G $B
-7.53 46.93 35.23 15.16 50.04
AAA # 17872227
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Connealy Lead On
CED WW
DRI Leading Answer A082
Connealy Leadtime
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Connealy Final Product
Lot # 2
Eligence Plus of Conanga SAV Final Answer 0035
CED
+0
Data
BW
+2.5
85
+55 630 YW +103 1204
WW
DRI Capett X024 FA DRI Capett U138 Mag Lean, mean, growing machine. High REA with negative BF. Ratio’d 107, 115 & 120 for WW, YW and ADG! One of the most impressive number sets in the whole pen. Young dam records 3 calves, all 1st service AIs. Love that kind of fertility.
Scrotal Carcass
$ Values
CW +26
$EN -10.15 $W 41.48
Marb
+.63
REA +.79 Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
****
****
Lot # 3 Calved:
Fat -0.02
3/3/2013
$B
Purebred Black Angus Bull
49.65 43.89 87.44
AAA # 17849815
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
GDAR Game Day 449 GDAR Miss Wix 474 Alberda Traveler 416
CED
+2
Data
BW
+1.4
90
WW
DRI Scotch Miss 2006 AT
YW Scotch Miss K 399 Scrotal Beautiful phenotype with tremendous performance. 120 & 110 WW & YW, 100 & 103 marbling & REA. All around kind of Carcass bull born to a 12 year old, beautiful cow whose calves consistently are above aver- CW +17 age for performance & carcass measures. Marb +.69 Top 1% for all current sires for $Weaning. REA +.45
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$F $G
DRI Play the Game A154
Boyd New Day 8005
Lot 1
+1.3 37.35
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
****
****
Fat +.11
+50 707 +86 1157 +1.2
38.4
$ Values
+6.91 51.47 $F 29.81 $G 28.31 $B 58.72
$EN $W
20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 4 Calved:
DRI Front and Final A150
3/2/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Connealy Front Page 0228
AAA # 17871810
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Kesslers Frontman R001 Kesslers Bell 0024 SAV Final Answer 0035
DRI Foxy Erica Y079 FA
CED
+8
Data
BW
-0.1
72
WW
+57 729 +93 1155
YW
DRI Foxy Erica W119 Nav
Scrotal +.87 38.14 96, 124, 110, 106 BW, WW, YW & ADG ratios make him one of the top performing bulls in the pen with the highest WW Carcass $ Values (top 1.5% in Angus). Lots of natural CW $EN +26 -12.79 muscle as he scanned a 14” REA ratio’ing 124 with only .11” BF. Used on Marb +.09 $W 51.67 DRI registered cows, we’re excited to REA +1.0 $F 35.32 see these all-around type calves. Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
***
****
***
Lot # 5 Calved:
Fat +.01
$B
21.21 63.65
Lot 4
DRI Bis-iness Week A058
2/17/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
G A R Grid Maker
AAA # 17850605
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
SAV Bismarck 5682 SAV Abigale 0451 GDAR Game Day 449
CED
+7
Data
BW
+1.4
77
WW
DRI Georgina Y150 GD
YW DRI Georgina 2167 Pfred Scrotal Popular Bismarck genetics in this pretty bull with great muscle. Ratio’d right in the middle of the pack in a really tough Carcass drought year. This is the year to put your faith in the EPDs, not the actual perforCW +15 mance. Top carcass prospect and a young Marb +.41 dam with the makings of a great cow. REA +.72 Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
****
***
Lot # 6 Calved:
$G
Fat +.02
+55 581 +95 1037 +.48
34.7
$ Values
+3.77 45.31 $F 38.94 $G 33.56 $B 61.93
$EN $W
DRI Thunderstorm A089
2/22/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF
Connealy Thunder
AAA # 17849807
Hunts Calculator 2720
DRI Justine 2135 Cal +30 docility EPD with genomics that put him in the top 2%. Add a Heifer Preg in the top 17%, tenderness in the top 3% along with tremendous calving ease and you can make some herd building cows. Pen topping $EN (easy keepers) ices the cow cake!
+13
BW
-0.7
71
WW
+34 546 +62 1016
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
**
**
****
Carcass CW +8
+.20 REA +.08 Fat -.015 Marb
2/26/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Connealy Thunder Data
Scrotal
DRI Thunder Storm A116
Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF
CED
YW
DRI Justine 400
Lot # 7 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Parka of Conanga 241
Lot 5
+.66
35.1
$ Values $EN $W $F $G $B
10.99 34.71 8.11 21.90 38.50
AAA # 17849811
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Parka of Conanga 241 Boyd New Day 8005
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
**
****
Data
BW
+2.6
93
YW
DRI Scotch Miss 2006 AT
Calving
+4
WW
DRI Scotch Miss U083 NDay Top of the herd dam plus the proven female sire Thunder tell you to keep the daughters. Top 3% Heifer Preg supports this along with top 7% Tenderness. Really pretty made bull with a nice temperament. You’ll like his looks.
CED
Scrotal Carcass
+40 548 +83 1020 -.25
$ Values
CW +35
$EN
+.59 REA +.52 Fat +.01
$W
Marb
33.0
$F $G $B
-2.37 27.01 30.92 36.02 87.75
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20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 8 Calved:
DRI Full Production A120
2/27/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Connealy Product 568
AAA # 17851052
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Connealy Final Product Ebonista of Conanga 471 DRI Premium Beef T141
+3
Data
BW
+2.0
75
WW
DRI Georgina W313 T141
YW
DRI Georgina 8099 EXT
Lot 8
CED
Scrotal Beautifully made bull who poured it on during test, ratioing 113 for ADG. His genomics put him in the top 18% for both Carcass WW & YW, meaning the extended drought have been tough on his young dam. The CW +26 genetics are there though! Sound bull with Marb +.34 good bone, proper structure and muscle. REA +.52
+.69
Fat +.04
$G
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
***
***
***
Lot # 9 Calved:
Purebred Black Angus Bull
AAA # 17852328
HP Program 5652
CED
+5
Data
BW
+0.3
79
WW
DRI Justine Y175 Pro
YW
DRI Justine W168 BT 105, 114, 104 BW, WW & YW ratios. Joe says he has capacity and muscle. Moderate calving ease and great growth iced with above average carcass make this dude an all around prospect.
Scrotal Carcass
DRI Can’t Register A306 Purebred Black Angus Bull
SAV Final Answer 0035
Connealy Right Answer 746 Happy Dell of Conanga 262 Hunts Calculator 2720
DRI Can’t Reg S033
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Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
***
****
Females
****
***
Lot # 11
Data
BW Top 37%
84
WW Top 21%
578 1080
$ $
+.99
36.8
$ Values $EN
+.44 REA +.41 Fat +.06
$W $F $G $B
-7.41 52.43 40.85 24.55 67.25
DRI Superbowl A118
2/26/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
AAA # 17849812
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
GDAR Game Day 449
Percentile rank
SC Top 66% 36.0 100% purebred Angus; we just can’t register him. He is tested or pedigree free of all defects and has a full 50K profile and all Carcass $ Values performance & ultrasound results. Very nice bull, and if you don’t need papers, he Top 26% CW $ might be just what the doctor ordered! Marb Top 31% $ Deep ribbed, deep bodied, pretty mother. REA Top 14% $ Calving
Growth
****
Boyd New Day 8005
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Fat Top 61%
Carcass
***
Calved:
AAA #
YW Top 10%
DRI Delia 4154 T510
Calving
+59 671 +98 1089
CW +26 Marb
3/26/2013
$F
-8.23 36.26 42.61 25.10 68.04
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Ebonista of Conanga 471
Lot # 10
$W
DRI Final Product A071
2/19/2013
Connealy Final Product
Calved:
34.2
$ Values $EN
$B
Connealy Product 568
Lot 9
+53 500 +97 1013
GDAR Miss Wix 474 DRI Alliance 3138
CED
+8
Data
BW
+0.5
87
WW
DRI Blackcap R306 3138
YW
DRI Blackcap 1049 Canyon Another high Heifer Pregnancy sire shows we’re taking the herd base in the right direction. The primary determinant of lbs weaned per cow exposed is pregnancy rate. Fertile cows MAKE MONEY! Solid 9 year old dam speaks to this.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
***
**
****
Scrotal Carcass
+41 578 +73 1002 +.68
$ Values
CW +13
$EN
+.61 REA +.27 Fat +.07
$W
Marb
36.0
$F $G $B
10.18 41.57 17.98 29.69 54.02
20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 12 Calved:
DRI High Standards A031
2/13/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Bon View New Design 1407
LCC New Standard
AAA # 17852267
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
LCC Sunse K3118
CED
+7
Data
BW
+1.3
79
WW
+61
YW +106
669 1175
Scrotal Developmental Duplication Carrier (DDC) 113, 112 & 128 WW, YW & ADG ratios. Add a 124 marbling ratio. We thought Carcass about changing his name to “Meat Wagon” for obvious reasons. He is DDC, but it’s CW +41 not fatal and not wide spread. We thought Marb +.77 the benefits were there for a lot of herds. REA +.42
+.90
39.6
Fat +.06
$G
S Chisum 6175
DRI Vixon Y185 Csm DRI Vixon 0145 Fame
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
****
***
Lot # 13 Calved:
$W $F $B
-6.19 57.66 50.57 32.68 91.60
Lot 12
DRI Lead Em All A133
3/1/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Connealy Leadtime
AAA # 17850956
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Connealy Lead On Eligence Plus of Conanga GAR US Premium Beef
DRI Nosegay T027 USPB
CED
+9
Data
BW
-0.5
78
WW
+44 531 +88 1045
YW
DRI Nosegay R148 CF Rolling on test posting a 116 ADG ratio, catching him up nicely. Really top notch dam and grand dam plus the proven female sire Lead On make him likely to leave productive daughters in your herd with calves that will perform in the feedlot. Gorgeous phenotype never hurt either.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
***
***
****
Scrotal Carcass
+.64
$EN
+.55 REA +.39 Fat -.021
$W
Marb
34.1
$ Values
CW +28
$F $G $B
Lot # 14 Calved:
$ Values $EN
-4.01 33.29 35.36 36.90 81.25
DRI Big Dam A074
2/20/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
SydGen C C & 7
AAA # 17872346
Erica of Ellston C124
Data
BW
-2.9
61
WW
+48 +92
542 995
Scrotal Genomics are astounding. In the top 35 percentile for CE, BW, YW, Scrotal, docility,CW, Marb, REA & heifer pregnancy. Carcass These younger cows have not seen a good year in their lifetime and you see it CW +33 some in their calves. Pay more attention to Marb +.62 EPDs and not the performance. REA +.63
+.67
35.3
Fat +.01
$G
DRI Emma 1013 Canyon
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
***
***
YW
Purebred Black Angus Bull
$ Values $EN $W $F $B
-8.94 42.95 38.56 38.00 88.00
AAA # 17850610
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
DRI Worth the Focus Y138 +16
DRI EmmaLea X202 MIF
DRI Bushworth A343
4/6/2013
SAV Net Worth 4200
CED
Mytty In Focus
Lot # 15 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Hoover Dam
Lot 13
DRI Amber K 2223 Fcs BCC Bushwacker 41-93
CED
+5
Data
BW
+1.7
76
WW
DRI Vixon W266 Bwckr
YW
DRI Vixon R015 4pt8 Younger bull who stayed in the pen because he was good. Poured it on during test to run with the big boys ratioing 109 for gain. 104 for both Marbling and REA make him a carcass bull. Top 20% for tenderness. Capacity & muscle too.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
***
***
***
Scrotal Carcass
+48 595 +78 1064 +.63
$ Values
CW +29
$EN
+.23 REA +.28 Fat +.06
$W
Marb
36.4
+2.71 37.94 $F 20.77 $G 12.65 $B 57.93
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20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 16 Calved:
DRI Front Pasture A049
2/16/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Connealy Front Page 0228
AAA # 17851455
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Kesslers Frontman R001 Kesslers Bell 0024
CED BW
HA Program 5652
WW
DRI Queenmere Y107 Pro
YW
DRI Queenmere 4051 T510 107 marbling with a 79 fat ratio; lots of good fat w/o the bad! Deep bodied son of a gun with a load of muscle. Deep hipped with a bulging quarter. Nice calving ease and a pretty package make him a bull to take home.
Lot 16
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
***
***
***
Lot # 17 Calved:
Scrotal Carcass
2/24/2013
+.47
36.7
$ Values
+.15 REA +.68 Fat +.01
$W
Marb
$F $G $B
-9.28 41.76 30.09 21.10 58.00
AAA # 17849809
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Connealy Freightliiner
CED
+10
Data
BW
+0.7
90
WW
DRI Vixon U167 Frt
YW
DRI Vixon R053 Frmn 112 and 118 marbling & REA ratios with 102 & 103 WW and YW data. Carcass and performance make this bull one to consider. Calving ease with a very attractive phenotype and all the above goodies mean you need to take a look here.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
****
****
Lot # 18
Scrotal Carcass
+44 605 +79 1066 +.42
$ Values
CW +12
$EN
+.53 REA +.75 Fat -.022
$W
Marb
34.5
$F $G $B
11.00 38.71 23.92 42.42 65.31
DRI Game Changer A081
2/21/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Boyd New Day 8005
AAA # 17849806
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
GDAR Game Day 449 GDAR Miss Wix 474 SAV 8180 Traveler 004
CED
+3
Data
BW
+1.6
75
WW
DRI Justine X140 Tr004
YW
DRI Justine 2020 Cal
10
69
$EN
SAV Abigale 0451
Lot 18
+.3
+52 588 +87 1047
CW +22
Purebred Black Angus Bull
SAV Bismarck 5682
Calved:
Data
DRI Byzantine A100
G A R Grid Maker
Lot 17
+9
+45 541 +84 1047
Scrotal Pen leading $EN (easy keepers!). In the top 1% of all Angus for heifer pregnancy! Easy keeping, fertile cows make money. Carcass 105 REA ratio speaks to his natural muscling which is really evident when you look CW +14 at him. This bull has shown us really nice Marb +.40 temperament too. REA +.71
+1.8
Fat +.09
$G
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
***
****
40.4
$ Values $EN $W $F $B
8.55 42.61 29.73 25.70 52.03
20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 19 Calved:
DRI Forebearer A105
2/25/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Papa Forte 1921
AAA # 17850609
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Woodhill Foresight Bon View Gammer 85 SAV Bismarck 5682
CED
-1
Data
BW
+3.5
83
WW
DRI Barbara X227 Bis
YW DRI Barbara 1194 Cal Scrotal 112 & 103 WW & YW ratios. Genomics support the growth ability of the bull plus add tenderness. Foresight is known for Carcass trouble free daughters, so consider this bull for both growth and females. Very CW +28 nice made bull will leave some pretty cows Marb +.47 and calves. REA +.44 Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
****
****
Lot # 20 Calved:
Fat -.006
+1.1
34.5
$ Values $EN $W $F $G $B
-7.91 36.51 41.66 33.31 78.46
DRI Dam Buster A270
3/22/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
SydGen C C & 7
AAA # 17851086
Erica of Ellston C124 Boyd New Day 8005
DRI Georgina T022 BND
-1
BW
+3.5
97
Scrotal Carcass bull with 110, 103 & 79 marbling, REA and BF ratios! Fertility too with a high Scrotal and a top 7% Heifer Pregnancy Carcass result. Add good growth EPDs to the mix along with a really nice, feminine and CW +19 fertile dam in the Georgina cow family and Marb +.26 you can go a lot of ways with him. REA +.68 Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
*
****
***
****
Lot # 22
Fat -.004
DRI Standard Bearer A173
3/5/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
LCC New Standard Data
YW
DRI Georgina R023 USPB
Lot # 21
Bon View New Design 1407
CED WW
Lot 19
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Hoover Dam
Calved:
+60 660 +99 1078
+48 565 +91 1034 +.98
38.3
$ Values $EN $W $F $G $B
-8.36 28.57 37.25 28.42 62.03
LCC Sunse K3118 SAV Final Answer 0035
DRI Vixon X159 FA
AAA # 17850966
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
CED
+11
Data
BW
-0.3
68
WW
+51 560 +92 1002
YW
DRI Vixon T007 BND
Scrotal +.80 34.7 Really solid calving ease here. Genomics reinforce that with top 16% for CED. Put that with a top 1% for Heifer Carcass $ Values Pregnancy and this means more calves CW $EN +13 -6.77 per cow exposed and more money. Rolled on test with a 143 ADG ratio. Marb +.27 $W 45.56 Interestingly, top 4% Tenderness. While REA +.61 $F 37.04 few grids pay now, it’s coming. Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
***
***
Fat +.02
$G $B
27.43 52.72
DRI Answered with Pride A254
3/18/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Sitz Traveler 8180
AAA # 17849818
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
SAV Final Answer 0035 SAV Emuous 8145 HPR Traveler 4014 1156
CED
+6
Data
BW
+2.0
81
WW
DRI Scotch Pride 3382
YW
DRI Scotch Pride 9139 365 Longevity genetics on both the sire and dam side. 11 year old cow whose dam stayed around for ever. Those same genetics performed in Ohio for many years with the bull staying sound and productive for 8 seasons. Top genomics for feed efficiency, intake, docility and pregnancy.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
**
****
Scrotal Carcass
+47 532 +82 1004 +1.4
$ Values
CW +8
$EN
+.70 REA +.32 Fat +.05
$W
Marb
38.7
+9.81 34.96 $F 26.22 $G 37.46 $B 54.48
Lot 22
11
20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 23 Calved:
DRI Worth the Pride W344
4/6/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
SAV Net Worth 4200
AAA # 17849824
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
DRI Worth the Focus Y138 DRI Amber K 2223 Fcs Sinclair Net Present Value
CED
+6
Data
BW
+1.4
78
WW
DRI Pride U164 NPV
YW
DRI Pride S282 D4087 94, 103 and 106 for BW, WW & ADG ratios speak to his growth. 108 marbling ratio at ultrasound time. Very nice maternal cow as his dam. Muscle, capacity and a moderate frame.
Scrotal Carcass
Lot # 24 Calved:
DRI Sure Thing A023
2/12/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Mytty In Focus
AAA # 17851597
Entreena of Conanga 657 SAV Final Answer 0035
DRI Miss Lydia Y145 FA 93, 106 & 103 BW, WW & YW ratios. 103 & 104 marbling & REA ratios too. Larger framed bull than you’ll typically find for you guys that want a little more oomph without sacrificing calving ease. Very solid calving ease here and AMAZING carcass.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
****
***
-1.1
69
+45 626 +80 1080 +1.4
$ Values $EN
+.82
$W
REA +.76
$F
Fat +.02
$G
Marb
38.6
$B
-1.40 36.00 24.69 46.17 80.34
DRI Foresight A259
3/19/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Papa Forte 1921
AAA # 17852288
Bon View Gammer 85 SS Traveler 6807 T510
DRI Emma 4239 T5
Data
BW
+1.7
84
Maybe a data error here. Yearling wt of 1075 at < 1 year, yet adjusted back. Also, weighed 1122 lbs 6 days later at scan and adjusted there to 1145. Go figure. As is, he still ratio’d 102 and 109 for YW and ADG. Fertile cow family with solid structure and some flash too.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
***
***
****
Scrotal Carcass
+49 566 +89 1068 +1.5
$ Values
CW +31
$EN
+.44 REA +.49 Fat +.01
$W
Marb
37.7
$F $G $B
-2.14 32.49 34.15 31.10 78.93
35.8
$ Values $EN
+.43 REA +.43 Fat -.02
$W $F $G $B
+3.84 32.89 29.31 31.64 81.63
DRI Game Boy A093
2/23/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
AAA # 17849808
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
GDAR Miss Wix 474 VDAR Lucys Boy
CED
+4
Data
BW
+2.4
81
WW
DRI Miss Laura 3148 LB
YW
Miss Oscar K 518 Lean, muscular with highly fertile daughters with genomics & EPDs that put him in the top 5% of all bulls for Heifer Pregnancy. This bull has been harassed by the other bulls in the pasture all fall and doesn’t look as good as we’d like, but we have full faith in him.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
****
****
Lot # 27
Scrotal Carcass CW +7 Marb
+.41
+51 617 +85 1054 +.15
34.0
$ Values $EN $W
REA +.52
$F
Fat +.05
$G $B
+8.12 41.39 28.05 29.74 45.45
DRI Chisel Strike A263
3/20/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
AAA # 17849819
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
S Chisum 6175 +4
YW
DRI Emma 1068 Cal
Lot # 25
S Alliance 3313
CED WW
***
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Woodhill Foresight
12
BW WW
Carcass
Lot # 26 Calved:
Data
CW +20
Females
****
GDAR Game Day 449 +14
Scrotal
Growth
***
Boyd New Day 8005
CED
YW
DRI Miss Lydia U262 DrS029
Carcass
***
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Connealy In Sure 8524
Calving
+.75
CW +33 Marb
Lot 23
+51 607 +86 1042
S Gloria 464 Hunts Calculator 2720
CED
-5
Data
BW
+4.7
97
WW
DRI Vixon 3119 Cal
YW
DRI Vixon 0145 Fame
+56 614 +92 1080
Scrotal 104, 103, 104 WW, YW and ADG ratios. A little more BW here but shaped right and has plenty of growth. An 11 year old CalCarcass culator dam is a solid, fertile female and Chisum will add to that. As of catalog time, CW +48 this bull’s genomics were not back. Watch Marb +.39 for updated EPDs. REA +.52
+1.5
Fat +.04
$G
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
*
****
****
****
38.3
$ Values $EN $W $F $B
-3.14 30.58 34.52 22.14 85.67
20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 28 Calved:
DRI Chiseled A103
2/24/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
S Alliance 3313
AAA # 17849810
S Gloria 464 Baldridge Navigator N5
DRI Vixon W051 Nav
-2
Data
BW
+3.2
88
WW
+60
642 1172
Scrotal +1.6 39.1 Here’s your growth and carcass bull. Didn’t miss on performance, scan or genomics. Now, add that his Heifer Carcass $ Values Preg puts him in the top 2% and you CW $EN +69 -6.13 have some fertile daughters too. Used on DRI registered cows. One of the best Marb +.11 $W 40.79 cows in the herd on the bottom side of REA +.71 $F 59.42 his pedigree means take him home! Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
***
****
****
Lot # 30 Calved:
Fat +.03
$B
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Mytty In Focus
9.09 85.07
AAA # 17849817
Entreena of Conanga 657 4 Point 8 of Ironwood
DRI Vixon R015 4pt8
Data
BW
-0.4
83
WW
+42 626 +72 1048
Scrotal Very high calving ease with 106 WW ratio. Get ‘em on the ground easy and still wean the pounds. If you decide to feed them, Carcass expect high marbling carcasses that will garner you more on the grid than the aver- CW +25 age Angus bull. Picture perfect 9 year old Marb +.63 cow who’s as easy keeping as they come. REA +.56 Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
***
***
Lot # 32
Fat +.02
+2.2 41.59 $ Values $EN $W $F $G $B
+5.81 34.36 16.30 38.03 78.24
CED
-9
Data
BW
+4.7
92
WW
DRI Pride 3243 FD
YW
Shamrock Pride RS89
+33 690 +70 1191
Scrotal This bull performed! His genomics pulled down his EPDs but you can’t argue with how he grew. Did well on grass this sumCarcass mer and came into fall with one of the heaviest weights. Larger framed bull yet CW +12 smooth shouldered. Last calf out of this 10 Marb +.49 year old cow. REA +.29
+.60
Fat +.06
$G
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
*
***
***
***
Lot # 31
35
$ Values $EN $W $F $B
+4.92 11.27 18.10 28.17 50.90
DRI Foregone Conclusion A123
2/27/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
AAA # 17850965
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Woodhill Foresight +13
YW
DRI Vixon 3119 Cal
CA Future Direction 5321
Papa Forte 1921
CED
AAA # 17865939
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
DRI Enchantress 3231 BM
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Connealy In Sure 8524
Calved:
$G
DRI Sure Thing A250
3/17/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
DRI Game Day Y058
CED
YW +112
DRI Vixon T007 BND
DRI Future Game A369
4/14/2013
GDAR Game Day 449
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
S Chisum 6175
Lot # 29 Calved:
Bon View Gammer 85 Sinclair Net Present Value
CED
+8
Data
BW
+1.5
84
WW
DRI Pride W137 NPV
YW
DRI Pride R318 3131 104 for WW, YW & REA ratios. Top 12% Tenderness too! This is all reflected in his top 12% $W & $B which means his calves will net you $14 more at weaning & $20 more at the feedlot. Growth, calving ease & carcass—what more could you want?
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
****
****
Scrotal Carcass CW +37 Marb
+.76
+50 612 +88 1084 +.54
35.2
$ Values $EN $W
REA +.49
$F
Fat +.04
$G $B
+6.26 44.12 32.36 36.52 90.42
DRI Hoover Dam A234
3/14/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
SydGen C C & 7
AAA # 17851088
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Hoover Dam Erica of Ellston C124 B/R New Frontier 095
CED
+4
Data
BW
+1.4
86
WW
DRI Emma R107 NF
YW
DRI Emma 1068 Cal High performing bull out of a beautiful 9 year old cow who calves at the front of the season every year. Nice performance, great genomics with very high Feed Efficiency and carcass measures. Ice it with top 10% docility and heifer pregnancy. Go any direction with this bull.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
****
****
Scrotal Carcass
+49 622 +82 1078 +1.5
$ Values
CW +21
$EN
+.69 REA +.66 Fat -.024
$W
Marb
38.5
$F $G $B
-0.47 38.11 25.25 45.54 80.89
Lot 32
13
20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 33 Calved:
DRI Foretitude A144
3/2/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Papa Forte 1921
AAA # 17852287
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Woodhill Foresight Bon View Gammer 85 Boyd New Day 8005
CED
+4
Data
BW
+4.0
92
WW
DRI Vixon T007 BND
YW DRI Vixon R053 Frmn Scrotal We can’t say enough about the Boyd New Day cows in the herd. By any measure, they are good. Top 14% Heifer Pregnancy Carcass means his daughters will be your good cows too. Add 104 & 103 Marbling & REA CW +24 ratios and now you have carcass. 102, Marb +.41 103 & 110 WW, YW & ADG give you grow REA +.53
Lot 33
Lot # 34 Calved:
DRI Game Time A283
3/23/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
Boyd New Day 8005
AAA # 17849822
GDAR Miss Wix 474 Sinclair Net Present Value
DRI Justine T028 NPV A real all-around sire here. Moderate calving ease with 110 and 105 ratios for WW & YW. Very nice marbling & REA too. Long & smooth, deep bodied and well muscled make him an eye appealing bull. Solid females all up and down the pedigree. Genomic results come sale time.
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
****
****
Lot # 36 Calved:
BW
+0.5
89
Carcass
+51 650 +90 1111 +.76
36.3
$ Values
CW +26
$EN
+.56 REA +.70 Fat +.08
$W
Marb
**
****
****
****
Lot # 35
$F $G $B
-5.59 39.44 34.44 30.24 72.57
Fat +.00
+2.4 42.11 $ Values
+4.15 30.58 $F 31.29 $G 31.97 $B 71.52
$EN $W
DRI Allies A335 Y138
4/3/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
AAA # 17849823
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
DRI Amber K 2223 Fcs HPR Traveler 4014 1156
CED
+13
Data
BW
+1.5
66
WW
DRI Miss Ally K 3376
YW
KSU Miss Alliance 1192
+38 637 +70 1122
Scrotal High marbling, growthy, HEIFER bull. In fact, he exhibits our ideal calving ease; very high Calving Ease Direct without a Carcass negative BW. Come easy but not too small so they can take the cold! Lots of capacity CW +24 and an 11 year old dam who gets it done Marb +.69 every year. Highest $EN in the pen too! REA +.33
+1.4
Fat +.04
$G
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
***
***
38.2
$ Values $EN $W $F $B
18.61 30.52 15.75 34.12 73.25
DRI Dam the Torpedoes A094
2/23/2013
Purebred Black Angus Bull
SydGen C C & 7
AAA # 17850606
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
Hoover Dam Erica of Ellston C124 SAV Bismarck 5682
CED
+7
Data
BW
+0.7
75
WW
DRI Vixon X189 Bis
YW
DRI Vixon R053 Frmn Heifer bull with top genomics for carcass, docility, scrotal and heifer pregnancy. Look at the EPDs and the neutral $EN and you have a herdbuilder sire. Smooth made heifer bull potential.
Scrotal Carcass
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
**
****
+49 537 +87 1011 +1.5
37.4
$ Values
CW +21
$EN
+.62 REA +.81 Fat -.042
$W
Marb
14
Data
Scrotal
Females
DRI Worth the Focus Y138 +8
YW
DRI Justine R014 CF
Growth
SAV Net Worth 4200
CED WW
Carcass
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPDs
GDAR Game Day 449
Calving
+47 601 +86 1086
$F $G $B
-3.36 34.46 31.58 46.09 82.05
Long time customers Bob Larson and Pat Bedwell admiring their finished cattle at Buffalo Feeders in Oklahoma.
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 37 Calved:
KCC Topper 131-316
2/16/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646579 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Beckton Epic K F075
Beckton Epic R397 K
CED
Beckton Kit F468 JL
BW
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
WW
KCC Miss Marblin Man 525-131
YW
KCC Miss Chateau 314-525
Scrotal at yearling
Another Epic son with great performance! His mother has a 102.4 MPPA, and he ratio’d 107 for WW and YW and 103 for REA. He is in the top 4% in breed for WW and YW and top 6% for Marb and top 1% for Stayability. He has a lot of tops! Use with supervision on heifers. Very moderate frame. Calving
Carcass
***
****
Growth
****
Females
****
Lot # 38 Calved:
Carcass
Maternal & Reproductive
+.78
Milk
+20
REA
+.21
Stay
+16
Fat
+.11
HPG
+18
YG
+.37
ME
+3
CW
+38
TM
+56
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
Lot 37
RAA# 1646573 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Pinnacle 949-109
CED
KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949
BW
KCC Marblin’ Man 770-907
WW
KCC Miss Marblin Man 651-123
YW
KCC Miss Konza 435-651
Carcass
****
Growth
***
Females
***
Lot # 39
+11 -5.2 +54 +83
Scrotal at yearling
This bulls mother is the smallest registered cow we own, she weighed 988, and has an MPPA of 101.6! He ratio’d 104 for WW and Marbling and is in the top 5% of the breed for BW and top 8 for Marbling. Extreme calving ease with style that will take off frame without sacrificing performance.
Calved:
84 678 1215 35
KCC Steeple 123-399
3/21/2013
****
Data
Marb
HXC Conquest 4405P
Calving
+3 -0.3 +73 +116
Carcass
Data
62 661 1086 37
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.73
Milk
+24
REA
-.08
Stay
+12
Fat
+.04
HPG
+7
YG
+.17
ME
-0
CW
+12
TM
+51
Lot 38
KCC Got R Done 411-380
3/7/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646608 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Buf Crk The Right Kind U199
5L Get R Done 416-88Y
CED
5L Roxie 117-419
BW
Holden Hi-C 8128
WW
KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411
YW
KCC EBV 911
+1 +3.0 +68 +108
Scrotal at yearling
This bull’s mother has an MPPA of 105.4, and is the best cow ever (Barb won’t let me give 5 stars). We would love a whole herd of her type. She excelled with whatever bull we used on her. This bull’s sire “got ‘er done”, with no holes to be found. He has length, depth, performance, moderation in size, and is our pick of the sale. Herd sire here. Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
****
****
Carcass
Data
96 721 1226 39.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.68
Milk
+18
REA
+.41
Stay
+14
Fat
+.03
HPG
+12
YG
+.10
ME
+2
CW
+39
TM
+59
Lot 39
15
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 40 Calved:
KCC Power King 005-390
3/13/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646556
5L Direct King 1337-281Y
CED
5L Firefly 375-1337
BW
Bieber Make Mimi 7249
WW
KCC Miss Mimi 506-005
YW
This heifer bull prospect has everything. Amazing performance, EPD’s, great females in his family tree, you name it. He ratio’d 121 for marbling and was in the top 10% in the breed. Very moderate frame, 5 -, but gives nothing up on pounds! Calving
Carcass
****
****
Growth
****
Females
****
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
5L Tradesman 1715-6237
KCC Miss Cheyenne 330-506
Lot # 41
+7 -0.7 +65 +100
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
78 623 1100 42
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.69
Milk
+21
REA
+.26
Stay
+10
Fat
+.02
HPG
+13
YG
+.08
ME
+1
CW
+28
TM
+53
KCC Conquest 529-325
2/19/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646620 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Beckton Julian GG B571
HXC Conquest 4405P
CED
HXC Ellie May MA638
BW
LCHMN Grandcanyon 1244G
WW
KCC Miss GC 809-529
YW
KCC Imp Rob 809
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is a dude, with capacity and balance, but unfortunately he is an Osteopetrosis carrier. This is not a problem if you have no other carriers in your herd. He would be great for crossbreeding with his performance. A heifer bull deluxe with a great moderate cow line. Calving
Carcass
*****
Growth
****
**
Females
****
Lot # 42 Calved:
Carcass
Milk
+29
REA
+.23
Stay
+8
Fat
+.05
HPG
+7
YG
+.09
ME
-0
CW
+8
TM
+53
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646606 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
CED
5L Firefly 375-1337
BW
Glacier Chateau 744
WW
KCC Miss Chateau G1906-401 JHL G1906
YW
Carcass
Growth
****
****
Females
****
Lot # 43
74 681 1179 39
Maternal & Reproductive Milk
+21
Stay
+6
HPG
+17
+.09
ME
+4
CW
+30
TM
+51
KCC Stout 2120-391
3/13/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646599 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Marblin Monster 729-156
CED
KCC Miss Mimi 424-729
BW
Lchman AboveHeaven1018F
WW
KCC Abv Hvn 2120
YW
Leachman Progress
+8 -1.9 +60 +93
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is a dude! Capacity, thickness, balance, smoothness...he has it all. His mother was a great old cow, with a 99.5 MPPA for a 13 year old. He is so powerful I took one star away from calving ease, his sire was not a heifer bull.
16
Data
YG
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
Lot 43
+1 +0.4 +59 +99
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is Mr. Smooth! He is deep Carcass sided and muscular, and one of our favorites. He is in the top 1% of the breed for HPG, has a different pedigree Marb +.70 for most and is out of a great 10 yr old cow. Very balanced EPD’s and fantas- REA +.18 tic performance. A no holes sire. Fat +.01
Calved:
Maternal & Reproductive
KCC Abraham 401-350
2/27/2013
****
71 573 1094 37
+.50
5L Direct King 1337-281Y
Calving
Data
Marb
5L Tradesman 1715-6237
Lot 42
+11 -6.3 +48 +79
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
***
****
****
Carcass
Data
59 632 1108 38
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.49
Milk
+20
REA
+.06
Stay
+7
Fat
+.04
HPG
+6
YG
+.17
ME
+8
CW
+22
TM
+50
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 44 Calved:
KCC Marblin Man 640-314
2/14/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646632 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Brown Commitment S7206
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
CED
KCC Miss Hi Power 330-770
BW
Brown Vacation H7106
WW
KCC Miss Konza 418-640
YW
KCC Miss Ltng 914-418
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is the top 1% of the breed for marbling and top 3 for BW. He ratio’s 106 for YW and 109 for REA, so I don’t quite understand the REA epd here, but he is smooth and balanced. What amazing performance for such a light birthweight! A heifer bull with power. His mother is a picture perfect cow and his grandmother just weaned another good calf! Calving
Carcass
****
**
Growth
***
Females
****
Lot # 45 Calved:
Marb
+1.07
Milk
+20
REA
-.52
Stay
+11
Fat
+.06
HPG
+12
YG
+.33
ME
-0
CW
+2
TM
+43
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646640
CED
Bieber Mellssie 8337
BW
LCC Ribeye A133L
WW
KCC Miss Ribeye 211-733
YW
Miss KCC No Equal 211
Hold your cow size down in style and with balance with this bull! He is a heifer bull prospect that will give you replacement females you will love. This bull has a little different pedigree for those seeking new lines. Carcass
***
Growth
**
Females
****
+10 -2.1 +55 +76
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
77 579 1018 41
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.42
Milk
+19
REA
-.05
Stay
+9
Fat
+.03
HPG
+10
YG
+.14
ME
+4
CW
+12
TM
+47
Lot # 47
KCC Thor 883-395
3/16/2013
Lot 44
Lot # 46 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Bieber Romero 9136
Calved:
56 628 1208 40
KCC Pretty Boy 733-354
3/1/2013
****
Data
Maternal & Reproductive
Carcass
Buf Crk Romeo L081
Calving
+7 -5.7 +46 +68
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646650
KCC Norse God 524-105
CED
KCC Miss Lancer 2029-524
BW
KCC Allstar 411-609
WW
KCC Miss Allstar 2029-883
YW
KCC Monu 2029
-3 +3.9 +70 +101
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is a frame 5– with extra capacity and thickness. He comes from a great cow family, and he posted ratio’s of 102 for YW and 110 Marbling. He was in the top 4% of the breed for REA and top 9 for WW. A great option to increase the REA in your herd without increasing the size! Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
****
****
Carcass
Data
90 634 1165 38
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.39
Milk
+21
REA
+.52
Stay
+10
Fat
-.01
HPG
+6
YG
-.05
ME
+9
CW
+36
TM
+55
3/27/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646630 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Buf Crk the Right Kind U199
5L Get R Done 416-88Y
CED
5L Roxie 117-419
BW
LCC Sterling B055M
WW
KCC Miss Sterling 330-636
YW
KCC Miss Grand 330
Calving
Carcass
**
***
Growth
Females
****
****
Lot # 48 Calved:
+3 +1.2 +70 +103
Scrotal at yearling
Another great bull for performance in a moderate package! He ratio’d 116 for WW, 111 for YW, 101 for Marb, and was in the top 6% of the breed for Marbling. He was also in the top 8% for WW. He has that great combination of explosive growth, get there, and then quit without getting too big!
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
5L Norseman King 2291
KCC Accomplished 636-3103
Carcass
Data
96 751 1267 39
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.77
Milk
+9
REA
-.10
Stay
+13
Fat
+.04
HPG
+14
YG
+.27
ME
+1
CW
+33
TM
+44
KCC Riverside 050-327
2/21/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646561 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
LCC Cheyenne B221L
GMRA Laramie 5110
CED
GMRA Lakota 341
BW
LJC Mission Statement P27
WW
KCC Miss MS 504-050
YW
KCC Miss Lancer 912-504
It was a little chilly when this guy was born! He boasts a 107 Marb ratio and a 102 on REA. He is also in the top 2% of the breed for stayability. He is deep ribbed and could be heifer bull with supervision. Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
****
****
+2 -2.8 +55 +86
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
80 633 1101 36.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.45
Milk
+20
REA
+.30
Stay
+17
Fat
+.03
HPG
+12
YG
+.05
ME
+11
CW
+18
TM
+47
17
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 49 Calved:
KCC Blockbuster 140-305
2/10/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646582 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Beckton Epic K F075
Beckton Epic R397 K
CED
Beckton Kit F468 JL
BW
Fritz Golden Oscar 8006
WW
KCC Miss GO 425-140
YW
KCC Miss Cheyenne 207-425 This is an outstanding, frame 5, heifer bull with style and amazing performance. His mother is a moderate cow with an MPPA of 104, he posts a 110% WW ratio and is in the top 2% of the breed for Marb and YW and top 3% WW and HPG. Three stars for females because she is still a young cow, but it’s looking good! No holes!
Lot 49
Lot # 50 Calved:
KCC Encampment 925-317
2/16/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646654
GMRA Laramie 5110
CED
GMRA Lakota 341
BW
Bieber Make Mimi 7249
WW
KCC Miss Mimi 557-925
YW
KCC Miss Mucho G 2010-557
This bull’s pretty mother has an MPPA of 103.6 and his WW ratio was 106. He has great capacity and style in a 5- frame and a cow family to help make some great replacement females. Carcass
**
***
Growth
****
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
****
****
***
Lot # 51 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
LCC Cheyenne B221L
Calving
Calving
Females
****
-3 +0.1 +67 +109
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
88 689 1094 37
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.60
Milk
+23
REA
-.01
Stay
+13
Fat
+.01
HPG
+11
YG
+.17
ME
+14
CW
+35
TM
+57
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
+.96
Milk
+20
+.32
Stay
+14
Fat
+.09
HPG
+15
YG
+.29
ME
+5
CW
+41
TM
+58
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646655 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
CED
KCC Miss Mimi 424-729
BW
LMAN King Rob 8621
WW
KCC Krob 931
YW
JHL G1906
Top 6% in the breed for marbling, with a smaller frame and a mother that produced til age 14. She still had a picture perfect udder. A darker red bull with power! Carcass
****
Growth
Females
***
****
Carcass
Maternal & Reproductive Milk
+17
REA
+.05
Stay
+9
Fat
+.03
HPG
+11
YG
+.17
ME
+8
CW
+19
TM
+44
KCC Legend 127-311
2/14/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646575 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
CED
Beckton Kit F468 JL
BW
Bieber Make Mimi 7249
WW
KCC Miss Mimi 863-127
YW
KCC Miss Allstar 418-863
18
78 560 1065 33.5
+.77
Beckton Epic R397 K
Another heifer bull prospect with impressive performance. He had a 104 YW ratio, 106 Marb and was top 2% of the breed in Stay, top 5 Marb, top 10 WW and YW! He is smooth made with great muscle structure in a perfect package. ***
Data
Marb
Beckton Epic K F075
Calving
+1 -0.3 +53 +83
Scrotal at yearling
Lot # 52
Lot 52
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
KCC Marblin Monster 729-156
Calved:
74 699 1140 36
KCC Marblin’ King 330
2/20/2013
***
Data
REA
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
Calving
+2 -1.0 +75 +121
Carcass
****
Growth
****
Females
***
+4 -2.0 +69 +110
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
72 635 1178 38.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.82
Milk
+20
REA
+.29
Stay
+17
Fat
+.05
HPG
+11
YG
+.16
ME
+4
CW
+32
TM
+55
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 53 Calved:
KCC Marbles 015-321
2/17/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646560 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Brown Commitment S7206
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
CED
KCC Miss Hi Power 330-770
BW
Red Six Mile Sakic 832S
WW
KCC Miss Sakic 2029-015
YW
KCC Monu 2029
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is a tank with a very moderate Carcass frame and ranks in the top 5% of the breed for marbling! His mother is in one of our best cow families, as is reflected Marb +.64 in the stayability and hpg epd’s. Great REA -.25 performance, epd’s and balance. We love the Marblin Man calves! Fat +.04 Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
**
***
***
Lot # 54 Calved:
+20 +10
HPG
+10 +4
CW
+26
TM
+51
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646600
CED BW WW
KCC Monu 2125
YW
KCC Krob 902
Carcass
***
Growth
+3 +1.0 +64 +99
Scrotal at yearling
This frame 5 bull is in the top 8% in the breed for marbling with a great 12 year old cow for his mother. Will add some easy keeping females to your herd with extra length! Females
****
****
Lot # 56
Lot 53
Lot # 55 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Monu 2215
Carcass
Data
85 624 1123 35
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.73
Milk
+16
REA
-.03
Stay
+10
Fat
+.03
HPG
+9
YG
+.21
ME
+1
CW
+31
TM
+48
KCC IMF 727-367
3/4/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646638 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Bieber Boone 8000
Pelton %IMF 48S
CED
Pelton Miss Cory 5037N
BW
LSF Combination A301M
WW
KCC Miss Combo 411-727
YW
KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411
This bull ratio’d 104 for REA, and was in the top 6% of the breed for Marbling, top 10% for WW, top 12% for REA and YW and top 7% HPG. He is also from our favorite cow family. How can he have such good yw EPD with a 996 adj yearling weight? Bull fights can play with yearling weights, but genomics show the potential! Calving
Carcass
**
****
Growth
****
Females
****
-8 +1.9 +69 +107
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
93 604 996 37
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.78
Milk
+21
REA
+.37
Stay
+4
Fat
+.09
HPG
+14
YG
+.26
ME
+13
CW
+37
TM
+55
KCC Arrow 528-332
2/21/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646619 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Buf Crk Romeo L081
Bieber Romero 9136
CED
Bieber Mellssie 8337
BW
Brown Vacation H7106
WW
KCC Miss BV 2105-528
YW
KCC No Equal 2105
Carcass
***
Growth
***
+12 -2.0 +60 +87
Scrotal at yearling
Here is a heifer bull prospect with no holes! He is deep bodied and complete. He is in the top 3% of the breed for CED and HPG, and the top 6% in stayability. A frame 5 bull that will make great replacement females. ****
Milk Stay
ME
KCC Miss Mimi 424-729
Calving
Maternal & Reproductive
+.29
KCC Marblin Monster 729-156
Calved:
78 660 1154 41
KCC Marblin Monu 2125-351
2/28/2013
**
Data
YG
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
Calving
+0 -0.0 +62 +94
Females
****
Carcass
Data
78 570 1071 36
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.30
Milk
+15
REA
+.27
Stay
+15
Fat
+.01
HPG
+15
YG
+.02
ME
-0
CW
+19
TM
+44
Lot 56
19
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 57 Calved:
KCC Moving On 237-388
3/12/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646601
5L Get R Done 416-88Y
CED
5L Roxie 117-419
BW
KCC Marias 2014
WW
Miss KCC Marias 237
YW
Calving
Carcass
**
****
Growth
Females
****
****
Lot # 59 Calved:
Carcass
92 629 1203 41
Maternal & Reproductive
+.57
Milk
+16
REA
+.19
Stay
+11
Fat
+.02
HPG
+14
YG
+.12
ME
-1
CW
+32
TM
+46
KCC Marblin Vacation 513-377
3/6/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646615
CED
KCC Miss Hi Power 330-770
BW
Brown Vacation H7106
WW
KCC Miss BV 347-513
YW
KCC Miss Hvn 347
Scrotal at yearling
The Marblin Man sons are some of our favorites. They have depth of body and performance. This bull’s mother is an older cow with an MPPA of 102.5. He had ratio’s of 103 for YW, 110 for REA, and is in the top 4% for HPG and Stay, and top 3% for Marbling! Cold weather gave him a heavier bw, but his EPD’s, (and family history) tell you not to worry! Carcass
****
Growth
***
+4 -0.5 +53 +86
Females
****
Carcass
Data
96 588 1173 41
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.91
Milk
+22
REA
+.36
Stay
+16
Fat
+.03
HPG
+14
YG
+.04
ME
+6
CW
+21
TM
+49
KCC Grid Master 856-3110
4/5/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646649 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Marblin’ Man 770-907
KCC Marblin Monster 729-156
CED
KCC Miss Mimi 424-729
BW
KCC Cherokee Strip 804-643
WW
KCC Miss CS 529-856
YW
KCC Miss GC 809-529
Calving
Carcass
***
****
Growth
****
Females
****
Carcass
Milk
+19
REA
+.28
Stay
+9
Fat
+.03
HPG
+13
YG
+.09
ME
+6
CW
+26
TM
+47
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646590 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Pinnacle 949-109
CED
KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949
BW
HXC Hemi 4400P
WW
KCC Miss Hemi 731-160
YW
KCC Miss Mimi 533-731
Carcass
****
Growth
Females
****
***
Lot # 61
Carcass
77 659 1153 39
Maternal & Reproductive
+.77
Milk
+15
REA
+.07
Stay
+12
Fat
+.02
HPG
+4
YG
+.13
ME
+5
CW
+25
TM
+47
KCC Zenith 815-378
3/7/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646645 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Marblin Monster 729-156
CED
KCC Miss Mimi 424-729
BW
HXC Conquest 4405P
WW
KCC Miss Conquest 630-815 KCC Miss Hi-C 434-630
This bulls mother is one the prettiest cows you will ever see, and she has an MPPA of 105.5. He has the same granddam as our Pinnacle bull, with ABS. He posts ratio’s of 113 for WW, 107 YW, 100 Marb, and 105 REA. He is top 5% in the breed for WW and YW and top 4% for marbling. I think his REA will come up.
20
Data
Marb
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
Lot 61
+8 -3.4 +63 +100
Scrotal at yearling
This bull’s mother has an Mppa of 101.2, not bad for a young cow! He boasts a 103 ratio on WW, YW and Marbling! He is also in the top 6% of the breed for marbling. Also a heifer bull prospect, but impressive performance to go with it in a 5+ frame!
Calved:
Maternal & Reproductive
KCC Apex 160-362
3/2/2013
****
84 705 1200 44.5
+.76
HXC Conquest 4405P
Calving
Data
Marb
Lot # 60 Calved:
+1 -0.5 +57 +94
Scrotal at yearling
This bull’s mother has an impressive MPPA of 103.3, and she weaned another calf last month over 700lbs! This wide topped, soggy bull had ratio’s of 109 for WW,105 YW, 112 Marb,104 REA and was top 7% in the breed for marbling! He is the right kind in an average 5 frame!
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
**
Data
Marb
Brown Commitment S7206
Calving
-2 +4.5 +61 +92
Scrotal at yearling
This bulls mother has been such a great old cow, with an MPPA of 100.2 at 14 years old. He ratio’d 105 for YW and 111 on REA. He is moderate framed, has great performance and should sire easy keeping females.
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Buf Crk The Right Kind U199
KCC Ahab 906
Lot # 58
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
***
****
****
YW
+10 -1.8 +72 +116
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
79 729 1220 38.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.86
Milk
+16
REA
-.06
Stay
+13
Fat
+.05
HPG
+5
YG
+.29
ME
+5
CW
+36
TM
+53
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 62 Calved:
KCC Accomplished 506-349
2/26/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646613
LJC Mission Statement P27
CED
LJC Hannah 106
BW
LCC Cheyenne B221L
WW
KCC Miss BV Cheyenne 330-506
YW
KCC Miss Grand 330
***
****
Growth
****
Females
****
Lot # 64 Calved:
Carcass
Maternal & Reproductive
+.70
Milk
+17
REA
+.55
Stay
+14
Fat
+.03
HPG
+15
YG
+.03
ME
+3
CW
+32
TM
+49
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
2/10/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646580 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Bieber Boone 8000
Pelton %IMF 48S
CED
Peltons Miss Cory 5037N
BW
KCC Marblin’ Man
WW
KCC Miss Marblin Man 625-132 KCC Miss CC 1109-625
Scrotal at yearling
This is what you get when you combine two of the highest marbling bulls in the breed! This bull is in the Top 1% for marbling, but also high ratio’ing in yearling weight and ribeye. What a meatwagon! He calved unassisted to a first calf heifer. His capacity is unbelievable, and he is so deep it makes him look short bodied...but he isn’t! This bull will improve the marbling scores on any breed! Calving
Carcass
**
****
Growth
Females
****
YW
-7 +2.0 +70 +108
***
Data
88 649 1188 40.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Carcass Marb
+1.24
Milk
+27
REA
+.26
Stay
+5
Fat
+.10
HPG
+12
YG
+.32
ME
+8
CW
+37
TM
+62
RAA# 1646625 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
HXC Conquest 4405P
CED
HXC Ellie May MA638
BW
KCC Mucho Grande D1119
WW
KCC Miss Mucho G 2010-557 KCC Logan 2010
Carcass
****
Growth
****
YW
+10 -4.1 +57 +92
Scrotal at yearling
We used this bull clean up on registered cows. With his actual performance of an 87% BW ratio to a 100% WW and YW, coupled with his top 7% in the breed for BW and Milk and top 8% for marbling, wouldn’t you?! He is beautifully balanced and has a deep quarter. Great heifer bull! Females
****
Lot # 65 Calved:
77 697 1173 37
KCC Prime Plus 132-302
KCC Aquisition 557-336
2/2022013
****
Data
Marb
Beckton Julian GG B571
Calving
+4 -3.4 +65 +112
Scrotal at yearling
This bull ratio’d 93 on BW, 108 for WW, 103 YW, 111 Marb and 104 REA, he has it all! In the breed he ranks top 3% for REA and HPG, top 7% YW, top 9% Stay and top 10% for Marbling. His only fault is he is a little wide set on his front, so I don’t give him 4 stars for calving! Carcass
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
LJC Lancer 806
Calving
Lot # 63
Carcass
Data
72 649 1131 40
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.73
Milk
+25
REA
+.17
Stay
+8
Fat
+.01
HPG
+5
YG
+.05
ME
+4
CW
+19
TM
+54
KCC Pirate 625-387
3/13/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646628
Lot 64 Lot # 66 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
5L Norseman King 2291
KCC Norse God 524-105
CED
KCC Miss Lancer 2029-524
BW
BFCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912
WW
KCC Miss CC 1109-625
YW
KCC C Rob 1109
+2 +1.1 +58 +82
Scrotal at yearling
You can see this bull’s 106 REA ratio when you look over his top. He also ranks top 3% of the breed for REA, with great marbling to go with it. A darker red, moderate framed bull with performance! Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
***
***
Carcass
Data
83 632 1131 36
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.36
Milk
+20
REA
+.57
Stay
+11
Fat
-.01
HPG
+4
YG
-.13
ME
+6
CW
+20
TM
+49
KCC Viking 512-363
3/2/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646614 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
5L Norseman King 2291
KCC Norse God 524-105
CED
KCC Miss Lancer 2029-524
BW
Brown Vacation H7106
WW
KCC Miss BV 235-512
YW
Miss KCC Marias 235
+4 +1.4 +59 +88
Scrotal at yearling
Here is a smooth thick bull, from a great Carcass 10 year old cow. He had ratio’s of 103 and 100 on WW and YW, 102 on REA, and is in the top 2% of the breed on Marb +.20 REA and top 3% for Stayability. So you REA +.66 have carcass, growth, female potential, and look at that yearling scrotal! Fat -.02 Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
***
****
Data
84 667 1145 40
Maternal & Reproductive Milk
+16
Stay
+16
HPG
+11
YG
-.16
ME
+1
CW
+24
TM
+45
21
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 67 Calved:
KCC Prince 889-3117
4/13/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646651 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
5L Tradesman 1715-6237
5L Direct King 1337-281Y
CED
5L Firefly 375-1337
BW
KCC Cherokee Strip 804-643
WW
KCC Miss CS 445-889
YW
KCC Ms Total Proof 2107-445 Another great dam for this bull with a 101.1 MPPA and another 700+ lb calf this year. This bull is deep flanked and very balanced and had ratio’s of 116 for WW, 106 YW, 105 Marb and 115 REA. He was also top 10% for the breed in Marb, top 19 for REA, top 18 WW and top 2% for HPG! A frame 6 minus bull with lots of power. Also Joe ’s favorite!
Lot 67
Lot # 68 Calved:
KCC 3105
3/27/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646578
KCC Pinnacle 949-109
CED
KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949
BW
HXC Hemi 4400P
WW
KCC Miss Hemi 237-183
YW
KCC Miss Marias 237
****
***
Growth
****
+8 -2.4 +67 +96
Scrotal at yearling
Another heifer bull from the great Pinnacle, with a dam posting a 104 MPPA as a young cow! This bull had ratio’s of 110 for WW, 108YW, 107 Marb and REA! We used him clean up on heifers! Carcass
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
****
****
Lot # 69 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
HXC Conquest 4405P
Calving
Calving
Females
***
Carcass
Data
75 701 1229 33
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.67
Milk
+16
REA
-.02
Stay
+13
Fat
+.02
HPG
+7
YG
+.15
ME
+7
CW
+23
TM
+50
Scrotal at yearling
3/1/2013
Marb
+.69
Milk
+22
REA
+.30
Stay
+10
Fat
+.01
HPG
+15
YG
+.04
ME
+4
CW
+28
TM
+55
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646642 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Marblin Monster 729-156
CED
KCC Miss Mimi 424-729
BW
KCC Firewater 211-509
WW
KCC Miss Firewater 912-748
YW
KCC Ltng 912
Carcass
****
Growth
****
Calved:
Females
****
Data
84 672 1186 39.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Carcass Marb
+1.04
Milk
+16
REA
+.28
Stay
+8
Fat
+.04
HPG
+4
YG
+.19
ME
+8
CW
+43
TM
+52
KCC Triumph 116-356
3/1/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646571 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
HXC Conquest 4405P
KCC Pinnacle 949-109
CED
KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949
BW
Schuler Envy 7342T
WW
KCC Miss Envy 504-116
YW
KCC Miss Lancer 912-504
We used this bull on registered heifers. He has great performance and EPD’s for a heifer bull! His mother posts a 102.8 MPPA, and he has ratios of 107 and 108 on WW and YW. He has great balance and style.
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+2 +1.4 +72 +119
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is deep flanked with a deep lower quarter. So you get carcass greatness with style! He also posts a 104 WW and YW ratio and is in the top 1% of the breed for Marb, top 3 YW and top 6 WW. A 6- frame bull that will put pounds on the scale. **
90 752 1208 38
Maternal & Reproductive
Carcass
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
Calving
Data
KCC Steakmaker 748-355
Lot # 70
Lot 70
+5 -0.7 +65 +99
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
****
****
****
***
+7 -1.8 +59 +93
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
Data
72 687 1236 37
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.57
Milk
+22
REA
+.29
Stay
+9
Fat
+.00
HPG
+4
YG
+0.0
ME
+4
CW
+23
TM
+52
20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 71 Calved:
KCC Conquistador 554-375
3/5/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646624
LSF Conqueror 0026X
CED
LSF Dina R5000 U8039
BW
KCC Mucho Grande D1119
WW
KCC Miss Mucho G 2119-554
YW
KCC Chateau 2119
Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
***
**
***
****
Lot # 73
Carcass
80 636 1182 41.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.72
Milk
+22
REA
-.42
Stay
+6
Fat
+.05
HPG
+4
YG
+.33
ME
+5
CW
+18
TM
+49
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646653 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
5L Tradesman 1715-6237
5L Direct King 1337-281Y
CED
5L Firefly 375-1337
BW
KCC Medicine Man 804-1736
WW
KCC Miss Med Man 445-919
YW
KCC MS Total Proof 2107-445
This bull is long, like extra rib long! With his fantastic performance and EPD’s he will push down the scales for either weaning or carcass weights. He is a larger framed bull and has all the power to go with it. Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
***
****
****
+5 +3.2 +75 +112
Data
Scrotal at yearling Carcass
95 707 1210 42
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.84
Milk
+20
REA
-.06
Stay
+14
Fat
+.02
HPG
+12
YG
+.24
ME
+2
CW
+41
TM
+53
RAA# 1646618 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
KCC Marblin Man 770-907
KCC Marblin Monster 729-156
CED
KCC Miss Mimi 424-729
BW
Glacier Chateau
WW
KCC Miss Chateau 314-525
YW
KCC Miss Proof 314
Carcass
***
Growth
****
+2 +2.9 +76 +121
Scrotal at yearling
This bull has a 104 ratio for WW and REA, plus a 106 for YW. He is also in the top 3% of the breed for WW and YW and top 2% for CW. He is a larger framed bull with extra length and is very complete. Great growth here. Females
****
Lot # 74 Calved:
Data
KCC Direct King 919-374
3/5/2013
KCC Marbler 525-333
2/2012013
**
+6 -1.8 +53 +84
Scrotal at yearling
This bull is smooth made with great performance and a superior yearling scrotal. His mother is a great old cow that weaned another good calf for us this year. He could work on heifers, with supervision.
Calving
Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
HXC Conquest 4405P
Calved:
Lot # 72
Carcass
Data
88 673 1208 38
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.59
Milk
+16
REA
+.01
Stay
+8
Fat
+.01
HPG
+7
YG
+.21
ME
+8
CW
+46
TM
+54
KCC Redneck 541-3104
3/26/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646623
5L Get R Done 416-88Y
CED
5L Roxie 117-419
BW
Holden Hi-C 8128
WW
KCC Miss Hi-C 2107-541
YW
+1 +3.0 +77 +118
Scrotal at yearling
This bulls mother has an MPPA of 110! Carcass She has been a good one! This bull is long sided and balanced. Cold weather wreaked havoc on us for BW that winter Marb +.33 but his EPD’s show it is not a concern. He REA +.29 ratio’d 117 for ww,114 yw,106 IMF is in the top 2% for WW, top 4 YW, top 20 +.01 REA. He has the growth to get you there. Fat Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
*
****
****
****
Lot # 75 Calved:
Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Buf Crk the Right Kind U199
KCC Abv Hvn 2107
Lot 73
Data
102 755 1308 42
Maternal & Reproductive Milk
+17
Stay
+11
HPG
+10
YG
+.11
ME
-0
CW
+44
TM
+56
KCC Grid Plus 504-342
2/24/2013
1A Registered Red Angus Bull
RAA# 1646612 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s
Bieber Boone 8000
Pelton %IMF 48S
CED
Peltons Miss Cory 5037N
BW
Beckton Lancer F442T
WW
KCC Miss Lancer 912-504
YW
KCC Ltng 912
-2 +0.3 +62 +88
Scrotal at yearling
This bigger framed bull has an extra rib, at least that is how he looks! His mother is an older cow that has done a great job. He is in the top 6% of the breed for milk and top 5% for marbling. Calving
Carcass
Growth
Females
**
****
****
****
Carcass
Data
87 635 1077 37.5
Maternal & Reproductive
Marb
+.79
Milk
+26
REA
+.29
Stay
+8
Fat
+.03
HPG
+2
YG
+.07
ME
+6
CW
+22
TM
+57
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Heart of the Herd Bred Commercial Heifers from the Downey Ranch and Kniebel Cattle Co herds.
Ah, summer!
But summer turns to fall and fall to winter. And some winters have brought blizzards! So...
Remember - We offer calve-out service with our exclusive LIVE CALF GUARANTEE! See p. 5 for pricing information & compete details.
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KCC Bred Commercial Heifers AGAIN THIS YEAR: THERE WILL BE A BASE BID ON HEIFERS! We have always had a policy of honesty in all our business dealings. With the widespread drought, we’ve culled heavily over the last several years and now have room for more females. Rather than not offer any for sale, we decided the fairest thing to do would be to set a reasonable floor. Weaned calves are selling at $1400, open heifers are $1800, cull cows are $1400 and bred replacements are selling at record highs. And these are not just any bred replacements. These are heart of our herd heifers. There will be A LOT of heifers for sale this fall. Keep in mind that for the majority, the original breeder didn’t consider them replacement quality. Therefore, the base bid on all heifers will be $2900. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions.
Spring calving bred heifers The heifers offered here are the result of keeping the top 1/3 of our own home-raised heifers. We then chose some from this elite group for the sale. For these heifers to have made the cut, they had to pass strict criteria which includes: mom’s udder and stayability, calving date (first half of season), temperament, conformation, and weaning weight. They are then reevaluated before they are bred to good heifer bulls. Due to a Mary Ann’s rotator cuff injury, heifers were not artificially inseminated this year (that is a story in itself!). All heifers have had all their shots, dewormed, bangs vaccinated, tattooed with their permanent number and are tested PI negative. Heifers will sell in lots of 3 to 5 and will not run through the ring. They will be penned at the sale, but a video presentation will run for each lot in the ring. Kniebel Cattle Co.
Tag #
Birth date
Heifer’s Parentage (Bull Breed x cow #)
Color
324
3/10/13
Deepwell RA x 3 RAxBA
Red
3/25/15
331
3/2/13
Red
3/7/15
338
3/2/13
Marblin Man RA x 760 RB
Red
3/7/15
339
2/27/13
Romero RA x 851 BA
Red
2/17/15
343
2/27/13
RA x 886 BA
Red
345
3/14/13
Mimi RA x 911 BA
Red
349
3/2/13
RA x 981 RA
Red
352
3/31/13
RA x 1251 RA
Red
353
3/18/13
RA x 1254 BA
Red
2/17/15
358
3/1/13
88Y RA x 326 Grand Canyon RA
Red
2/27/15
361
3/15/13
Marblin Man RA x 678 RB
Red
2/27/15
378
3/15/13
RA x RA
Red
3/7/15
357
3/4/13
Marblin Man RA x 532 RB
Red Baldy
Black Angus Lot 22
2/17/15
358
3/21/13
HH x 565 BA
Red Baldy
Black Angus Lot 22
2/27/15
363
3/10/13
HH x 761 RA
Red Baldy
Black Angus Lot 22
2/17/15
367
3/14/13
Lancer RA X Red Baldy 947
Red Baldy
Black Angus Lot 22
2/25/15
373
3/11/13
PH x RA 1372
Red Baldy
Black Angus Lot 22
2/17/15
304
2/5/13
Dakota Gold BA x RA 104
Black
Red Angus Lots 60 & 68
2/17/15
306
2/19/13
Calculator 428 BA X RA 151
Black
Red Angus Lots 60 & 68
3/15/15
312
4/2/13
RA X BA 1256
Black
Red Angus Lots 60 & 68
2/17/15
320
3/9/13
Mimi RA x BA 817
Black
Red Angus Lots 60 & 68
3/7/15
314
2/7/13
Right Answer BA x RB 120
Black Baldy
Red Angus Lots 60 & 68
2/27/15
316
3/7/13
Mimi RA x BB 555
Black Baldy
Red Angus Lots 60 & 68
3/15/15
321
3/1/13
Mimi RA x BB 821
Black Baldy
Red Angus Lots 60 & 68
2/27/15
Hemi RA x 101 Net Worth BA
Pasture Exposed To:
Black Angus: Lot 18 & Lot 34 Red Angus: Lot 70
Est. Due Date
2/17/15 2/27/15 2/17/15 2/17/15
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DRI Bred Commercial Angus Heifers Spring calving bred heifers DRI is pleased to offer 45 bred heifers. They represent the top of
Downey Ranch, Inc.
our spring born heifer calves. To start with, we kept heifers that were neither too big nor too small, were born in the 1st 1/2 of the season, had good temperaments, were good performers, and were structurally correct, etc. From that elite group, we selected heifers from the best cows. When all was said and done, we had less than 1/2 the heifers left. We are offering you 1/2 of the best of the best! These are NOT put together heifers but rather the top of our herd with generations of AI, tough selection and proven performance on the range and the rail. Synch’ed, AI’d then cleaned up with calving ease Black Angus. The heifers have had all their shots, have been dewormed, Bangs vaccinated & tested PI negative. Heifers will sell in lots of 3 to 5. They will be penned at the sale, but a video presentation will run for each lot in the ring.
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Color
Most likely sire
Est. Due Date
100% AN, Frontman x Calc Design x USPB
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/6/15
2/13/13
100% AN, Bismarck x Chisum x USPB
Black
Lot 4
4/1/15
A037
2/15/13
100% AN, Final Product x Final Answer x Mag
Black
Lot 28
4/18/15
A057
2/17/13
100% AN, New Standard x Lead On x Ambush
Black
Lot 4
4/28/15
A063
2/18/14
100% AN, New Standard x Frontman x FA
Black
Cedar Ridge
3/14/15
A064
2/19/14
100% AN, Frontman x EXT 473 x Scotch Cap
Black
Connealy Thunder
3/23/15
A078
2/21/13
100% AN, Foresight x Alliance x Fame
Black
Lot 3
4/23/15
A079
2/21/13
100% AN, Thunder x In Focus x Cal
Black
Lot 28
4/23/15
A132
2/28/13
100% AN, Foresight x Bando 1394 x New Trend
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/6/15
A140
3/1/13
100% AN, Hoover Dam x In Focus x Basin Max
Black
Lot 28
4/2/15
A162
3/4/13
100% AN, Chisum x Net Present Value x Pfred
Black
Connealy Thunder
4/2/15
A166
3/5/13
100% AN, Foresight x USPB x Basin Max
Black
Lot 3
4/18/15
A203
3/10/13
Walks Alone (cross bred) x TC Foreman
Black
Lot 16
3/29/15
A226
3/13/13
100% AN, AN x 3131 Basin Max
Black
878
2/14/15
A228
3/13/13
100% AN, Foresight x 3X17 x AN
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/6/15
A246
3/16/13
100% AN, New Frontier x T510 x Bushwacker
Black
Connealy Sandhills
2/14/15
A247
3/16/13
AN x 4.8 of Ironwood x Calculator
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/31/15
A248
3/16/13
100% AN, Frontman x 4.8 of Ironwood x Cal
Black
Lot 3
4/18/15
A249
3/17/13
AN x Alliance 6595 x Ambush
Black
Connealy Thunder
2/14/15
A267
3/21/13
AN x AN
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/26/15
A285
3/24/13
AN x AN
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/6/15
A289
3/24/13
AN x AN
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/6/15
A297
3/25/13
AN x AN x HH
Black
KM Broken Bow 002
2/14/15
A317
3/29/13
AN x Net Worth x Lucys Boy
Black
878
2/14/15
A324
3/30/13
AN
Black
DRI Super Bowl Z115
2/14/15
A326
3/31/13
AN
Black
DRI Super Bowl Z115
2/14/15
A337
4/4/13
AN
Black
Lot 12 & 17
3/6/15
Tag #
Birth date
A014
2/9/13
A029
Heifer’s Parentage
DRI Bred Commercial Black Baldy Heifers Downey Ranch, Inc.
Spring calving bred heifers We are selling more heifers than is typical this year. In 2012, we
used quite a bit of heifer sexed semen. This year’s sale heifers are the result of the 2012 season. We did the same in 2013 and just weaned another large number of beautiful heifers. We used sexed semen for 2 reasons: 1) the drought had our ranch down on cow numbers and we knew we’d have to regrow our herd as the drought eased, and 2) we figured our customers would be in the same boat. We iced it off with good conception rates, so we’re making more available to you this year. Heifers will sell in lots of 3 to 5. They will be penned at the sale, but a video presentation will run for each lot in the ring.
Color
Most Likely Sire:
Est. Due Date
PH x AN
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
4/15/15
PH x Net Worth x USPB
Black Baldy
Calculated Design
2/14/15
3/6/13
Lead On x PH
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
4/5/15
A191
3/8/13
PH x Blue Moon x EXT
Black Baldy
Cedar Ridge
2/14/15
A194
3/8/13
PH x USBP x T510
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
3/16/15
A197
3/9/13
PH x AN
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
4/8/15
A205
3/11/13
PH x AN x New Design 036
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
3/6/15
A206
3/11/13
PH x AN
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
4/5/15
A212
3/11/13
PH x AN
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
3/26/15
A213
3/12/13
PH x AN x Future Direction
Black Baldy
Calculated Design
2/14/15
A216
3/12/13
PH x Basin Max
Black Baldy
Calculated Design
2/14/15
A229
3/13/13
PH x AN
Black Baldy
Calculated Design
2/14/15
A232
3/13/13
PH x Calculator
Black Baldy
Connealy Thunder
2/14/15
A240
3/14/13
PH x Bennett Total x Alliance 6595
Black Baldy
Cedar Ridge
2/14/15
A258
3/19/13
PH x AN x 4.8 of Ironwood
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
3/6/15
A265
3/21/13
PH x Calculator x EXT
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
3/6/15
A332
4/1/13
PH x Emulation 5522
Black Baldy
Lots 12 & 17
3/31/15
A345
4/7/13
PH x Calculated Design x Fame
Black Baldy
Right Answer
2/14/15
Tag #
Birth date
A066
2/19/13
A117
2/26/13
A179
Heifer’s Parentage
“Pampered” bred heifers come off corn stalks in 2014
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KCC Open Registered 1A Red Angus Heifers We have never offered registered heifers in the sale. So why are we doing it this year? In one pasture, we had a group of 25 registered Red Angus heifers running with a bull we purchased this past spring. Prior to turnout, we synchronized and AI’d the group. Fortunately, 19 of the heifers stuck to their AI. The clean-up bull was bad and did not settle anything and so those 6 showed up open this fall at preg check through no fault of their own. We do not have a fall calving registered herd, so we decided to offer them through the sale. We are sick about this as we have NEVER sold our top pick registered replacement heifers. Our loss means you have a great opportunity to get top of the line registered heifers! They are ready to breed and go to work for you. Heifer will sell in 2 groups of 3 and will not run through the ring. They will be penned at the sale, but a video presentation will run for each lot in the ring.
Tag
Reg #
Sire
307
1646569
Conquest
329
1646664
%IMF
331
1646611
Conquest
Dam's Sire CED BW WW YW MILK Group A (the following 3 heifers sell together) Golden Oscar
ME
HPG
11
-5.0
56
94
23
5
5
KCC Wide Load
-3
-0.7
62
98
20
10
KCC Total Proof
15
-6.3
51
79
26
1
121
15
STAY MARB
REA
12
+.76
+.23
12
9
+.69
+.24
4
11
+.57
+.07
7
10
8
+.97
-.08
Group B (the following 3 heifers sell together) 318
1646593
Golden Oscar
Hemi
2
+1.7
334
1646633
Gravity
357
1646610 Marblin Monster
KCC Switchblade
1
+3.6
71
98
16
7
10
10
+.43
+.45
KCC Total Proof
-1
+4.3
75
114
16
7
9
11
+.67
+.15
(L to R) Tag
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Group A Heifers 307, 329, and 331 on pasture October 1
A Word About Cattle Feeding It’s no secret that both operations are big believers in retained ownership of quality cattle. After all, if you’re going to go to the trouble of stacking high-quality genetics and handling and vaccinating your cattle properly, why not reap the benefits? If you’re willing to go one step further and identify those animals, the story gets even better. You need to know how your own cattle perform, even if you never anticipate retaining ownership. As seen below, money will be made on changing markets and grid premiums. Therefore, retained ownership will happen more with grid proven cattle. Let’s take a look: Value of 550 lb calf @ 2.55 on Oct. 1, 2014:
$1402.00
Avg. feeding costs with $3.20 corn (650 lbs of gain):
$420.00
Freight & Interest (calf)
$40.00
Death loss (ours is lower, but we’ll use 2%)
$28.00
Total costs:
$1890.00
Breakeven price for May 2014 marketing
$1.58
Oct. 1 Pricing through USPB for May 2015
$159.10
Potential for $13/head profit before any grid or Naturewell premiums. We averaged $110 in total premiums last year. There is opportunity for profit in this year’s market. Winner, winner; chicken dinner. $50 credit to the first person that calls and says you saw this!
KCC & DRI fall cattle on feed at KCC
Understanding & Interpreting Data The Red Angus Association is the only association that builds EPD’s from Total Herd Reporting (THR). THR uses data from the entire calf crop - not just the calves that were good enough to register. The biggest benefit of THR is the elimination of reporting bias from data used to calculate EPDs. Perhaps even more significant is the overestimate of performance of sires whose poorer performing calves are not reported. This next thought cannot be stressed too much. YOU CAN NOT COMPARE EPD’S ACROSS BREEDS!!!! Black Angus breeders consider BW +2.0 and below to be suitable for use on heifers, while Red Angus breeders will usually want a negative BW EPD. Having said that, here are the averages for parent sires in the AAA and RAA as of September of the current year:
In general, the AAA has set things up so that the higher the number, the “better” it is. In other words, for calving ease direct (CED), a bull with a 9 would calve easier than a bull with a 2. A higher marbling EPD means more marbling and so forth. However, please be careful not to think that bigger is always better. A bull with an outrageously high $Beef value may give you huge frame scores and hard doing cows. Higher milk values could lead in some instances to udder problems and cows that milk themselves down too much and therefore have trouble rebreeding. The other thing to consider is how much data is behind the numbers the Association generates. We’re excited about the $EN value index which attempts to get a handle on more efficient cows. However, this the Association uses Milk EPD and mature size only to calculate this number. This misses those really efficient outliers (and some hard-doing ones too!).
American Red Angus Association EPD Averages for Current Sires CED
BW
WW
YW
Milk
Stay
CW
Marb
REA
FT
YG
TM
HPG
ME
+5
-1.6
+55
+86
+19
+10
+18
+.41
+.08
-.00
+0.02
+46
+10
+1
Do NOT compare Black Angus and Red Angus EPD’s under penalty of law!!! American Angus Association EPD Averages for Current Sires CED
BW
WW
YW
Milk
Scrotal
CW
Marb
REA
FT
+6
+1.8
+48
+85
+23
+.78
+27
+.44
+.39
+.011
$EN
$W
$F
$G
$B
-2.66 32.05 27.81 28.06 69.05
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Understanding & Interpreting the Data Performance Data BW—Bull’s birth weight as adjusted by the American Angus Association or Red Angus Association. WW—Bull’s weaning weight adjusted by the AAA or ARA to 205 days YW—Bull’s yearling weight adjusted by the AAA or ARA to 365 days Scrotal—Bulls scrotal circumference in centimeters adjusted by the AAA or ARA to 365 days of age (1 year) Performance EPD’s (Expected Progeny Differences) CED- Calving Ease Direct is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which an sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers. BW-Expressed in lbs, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny when compared to the progeny of an average bull in the breed. WW & YW-Expressed in lbs, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning/yearling growth to his progeny compared to the progeny of an average bull in the breed. Milk-Also called Weaning Wt Maternal, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters. In other words, it is that part of WW attributed to mi and mothering ability. It is compared to daughters of an average bull in the breed. Scrotal-Expressed in centimeters, it is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to the progeny of an average sire in the breed. Available for BLACK ANGUS ONLY. Stayability-The expected difference in probability of daughters staying in the herd at least 6 years. Since cows are usually only culled for being open before the age of 6, the EPD is primarily a measure of sustained fertility in female offspring. Available for RED ANGUS ONLY. Carcass EPD’s (Expected Progeny Differences) CW-Carcass weight, expressed in pounds is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Marbling-expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Higher marbling scores are positively correlated with higher carcass quality grades. REA-expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. BF or FT– expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. YG-predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade score, and is expressed in USDA Yield Grade units $VALUE INDEXES—Black Angus ONLY Cow Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollars savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). Components for computing the cow $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size. $Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes, expressed in dollars per head, to assist beef producers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment. Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for preweaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk, and mature cow size. Feedlot Value ($F), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires. Grid Value ($G), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires. Beef Value ($B), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. Reproductive Indexes—Red Angus ONLY Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) - predicts the probability of heifers conceiving to calve at two years of age. Many breeds offer genetic predictions of yearling bull scrotal circumference as an indicator of age of puberty. Red Angus’ HPG EPD offers more than an indicator trait, it selects for producers’ desired response: pregnant heifers. The ME EPD predicts differences in energy requirements of mature daughters of an individual and is expressed in Megacalories per month. Differences in Maintenance Energy requirements can easily translate into differences in feed required to maintain body weight. While higher milking, higher growth (larger mature size) cattle typically have higher maintenance requirements, there are many Red Angus sire choices that defy these antagonisms - actually combining positive revenue traits (Growth and Milk) with negative Expense Traits (ME). FOR THIS INDEX, THE LOWER THE NUMBER, THE BETTER! Total Maternal EPD (TM) predicts the rancher's actual observation of weaning weights of calves raised by an animal's daughters. TM includes the daughters milk EPD plus half of her genetic contribution to her calf's weaning weight EPD. The formula for TM EPD is: TM EPD = Milk EPD + 1/2 (WW EPD)
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Mary Ann’s parents, Kenny & Mary Gilsdorf, celebrate their 70th Anniversary in style!
The 2 families take a trip to Savanah, GA. Mary Ann unwisely thumbs her nose at the ‘gator warning.
Cassie Kniebel graduates from KSU
8th grade grad Laura Carpenter
Scotland’s Ross Mair enjoyed a stay with the Kniebels
Anna Carpenter High Individual & Team at 2014 KS Beef Expo
The White City 2nd & 3rd grades hope that tree at KCC doesn’t fall!
Cassie Kniebel & Honorary family member Tyler Blythe celebrate at the coming home party for his new liver. Please give life and sign those donor cards!!!
The Kniebel cousins celebrate Chelsey (Kniebel) & Tanner Stucky’s wedding
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Kniebel Cattle Co. 428 S. 2600 Rd. White City, KS 66872 (785)349-2821 DOWNEY RANCH, Inc. 37929 Wabaunsee Rd. Wamego, KS 66547 (785)456-8160
2014 Production Sale: Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 @ 12:30 pm CST At the Downey Ranch in Wabaunsee, KS (12 mi. SE of Manhattan, KS on K-18)