TOWNSEND • MONTANA
2 0 2 3 P R I VAT E T R E AT Y
BULL SALE P R I VAT E T R E AT Y F O R YO U R C O N V E N I E N C E
TOWNSEND • MONTANA
The Ehlke
Advantage
In striving to attract progressive commercial operations
to consider our genetics, we hope to establish a particular perception and image that we intend to be synonymous with Ehlke Herefords. Bulls from Ehlke Herefords should be expected to share several criteria, including: • Being docile, sound, muscular, big bodied and attractive • Dams with high quality udders, desirable body capacity, muscle, structural integrity, youthfulness and maternal character • Strong multi trait EPD profiles • Ultrasound carcass data collected and applied in selection on bulls and replacement females • Records of calving ease, birth, weaning and yearling weights, scrotal, udder scores, ultrasound backfat, ribeye and intramuscular fat for each eligible animal in the herd
Mark Ehlke 406-439-4311 Jane’a Merkel 406-202-2766
Lacey Jepson 406-439-1544 info@ehlkeherefords.com
Sale videos and online catalog available at
www.ehlkeherefords.com
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Pat Reiser We have been blessed to have Pat Reiser working with us at Ehlke Herefords the past several years. Even though you may not get the chance to meet him (he often times stays behind the scenes), he is and has been an invaluable part of our operation. Thank you, Pat, for everything that you do for us and for the cattle.
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Sale Terms & Conditions PRIVATE TREATY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Terms of sale will be cash. Individual health papers will be furnished specific to your state requirements. Bull(s) become the property of the purchaser as soon as sold but it will be the responsibility of the seller to see that animals are properly cared for until delivered to purchaser. Any death or injury after the animal is sold is at the buyer’s risk.
MORTALITY INSURANCE Devin Murnin, 406-696-1502
CHOOSING YOUR BULLS
Bulls are available for viewing in Townsend with prior arrangements and/ or via video. You can choose your bull(s) anytime; they will be held with 20% deposit until bull soundness exam, including semen testing, and ultrasound. Balance is due prior to delivery. In the unlikely event that a bull you picked does not pass the bull soundness exam, your deposit can be applied to another bull(s) or fully refunded to you. EPDs are current as of catalog printing. Some DNA tests may be in process at catalog printing. EPDs highlighted green indicate the top 10% of the breed for that trait, highlighted orange, indicate top 25% of breed for that trait.
EHLKE HEREFORDS IN-HERD SEMEN USE
Ehlke Herefords reserves the right to in-herd semen use on the bulls in this offering, unless otherwise noted on individual animal footnotes.
DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS
Free Delivery to central points within 500 miles. We will work with you on cost-effective delivery options outside of 500 miles. Delivery Discount – Haul your own, $150 credit applied to the purchase price. Bull(s) need to be picked up no later than April 15th in order to receive delivery discount credit.
HERD HEALTH
All bulls are in excellent health, have received modified live vaccines at branding, pre and post weaning; have received Multimin 90 and have been treated with Ivermectin Plus. All bulls will be semen tested and measured, and ultrasounded for carcass.
VOLUME BUYER DISCOUNT # of Bulls Purchased
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Discount applied to entire purchase 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
REPEAT BUYER DISCOUNT
Enjoy 2% off your entire purchase if you have bought bulls from Ehlke Herefords in the past.
FIRST SEASON BREEDING GUARANTEE
All bulls are guaranteed to be able to breed for the first breeding season, due to genetic and/or structural defects. Breeding season is defined as the 60-day period following the first time the bull(s) are turned out. If a replacement bull is available, he will be made available, or if the buyer prefers, credit toward a bull will be given in the following year’s sale. Salvage value of injured bull will be applied against replacement. Customers are encouraged to purchase mortality insurance on your bulls.
VIDEOS OF BULLS AVAILABLE WWW.EHLKEHEREFORDS.COM 3
REFERENCE SIRES
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83 [CHB] {DLF, HYF, IEF, MSUDF, MDF}
AHA
GE•EPD
POLLED | DOB: 3/14/16 | AHA#: 42818101 Heavily pigmented Schatzee son whose line bred dam adds to the predictability. D83 passes on his pigment, color and performance and will add ribeye area as well.
NJW 202C 81E STEWARD 98G {DLF, HYF, IEF, MSUDF, MDF}
AHA
GE•EPD
HOMOZYGOUS POLLED | DOB: 2/11/19 | AHA#: 44056521 We are thrilled to have been able to add 98G to our program. This guy brings an incredible maternal background into breeding decisions. 98G adds depth and dimension to his progeny. He is homozygous polled and the number profile backing this guy up is also exceptional. Owned with NJW Herefords, Harvie Ranching and RSK Farms. A 98G daughter was recently Reserve Grand Champion Polled Hereford Female at Agribition.
E T719 BRAXTON C009 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
AHA
GE•EPD
HOMOZYGOUS POLLED | DOB: 1/22/15 | AHA#: 43587975 C009 is used to continue the Braxton influence. Braxton sired females are highly efficient and are very maternal and are an outcross pedigree. Owned with Anchor Polled Herefords.
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NJW 79Z 33B FORWARD 252F {DLF, HYF, IEF, MSUDF, MDF}
AHA
GE•EPD
HOMOZYGOUS POLLED | DOB: 3/11/18 | AHA#: 43943438 AI Sire used for his highly predictable performance. 252F progeny have been well received here.
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET {CHB, DLF, HYF, IEF, MSUDF, MDF}
POLLED | DOB: 10/2/13 | AHA#: 43385499 We continue to use 332A AI where we can. His influence runs deep in our program due to the predictability of his offspring. Owned with Woolfolk Herefords, McGuffee Polled Herefords and Iron Lake Ranch.
Hereford
Heterosis
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Feedlot - $30 to $78/head additional profitability Replacements – 7% increase in fertility, vigor, fertility, longevity, more calves and increased replacement options Feed efficiency, gain, lower morbidity and mortality Herefords are known for their quiet disposition; easier on equipment and people!
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS
J44 POLLED
E Z712 SCHATZEE J44 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
|
BD: 8/5/21
|
AHA#: 44309989
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Act. BW: 84 lbs.
HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L
CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
CHURCHILL LADY 5164C E MC 719 VICTORIA X1
HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W CE
BW
WW
68
111
YW
DMI
0.7
0.8
19.8
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
1.0 112
4.0
1.2
1.2
86
0.040
SC
0.78
-0.23
29
$402
62
$465
2.1
$100
This is one of the highest performing individuals in the group of older bulls, J44 will add lbs. to a calf crop. J44’s dam is a Redbull daughter that ultimately goes back to Catalina 24H. Firefly 51F and 002X add to the maternal aspect as well.
DAM
J50
E 252F WYATT J50 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
POLLED | BD: 8/10/21 | AHA#: 44310073 | Act. BW: 91 lbs. NJW 160Z 10W WHIT 33B
KT BUILT TUFF 1010
NJW 79Z 33B FORWARD 252F
ERNST MS BUILT TUFF 499 ERNST MS 8619 DOMINO 248
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.3
0.9
16.1
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
5.8 83
2.6
1.5
66
1.4
93
76
SC
-0.021 0.51
0.17
36
$368
69
$447
0.4
$133
Deep set, heavily muscled, moderate framed 252F son out of a low BW cow from Ernst Herefords. J50 is well pigmented and posts a nice EPD profile as well.
ERNST MS BUILT TUFF 499 Dam of J50
J56
E 4140B MILES J56
SCURRED | BD: 8/12/21 | AHA#: 44310035 | Act. BW: 85 lbs. C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
E 337U DIVA B056 E 7W LADY TAILOR Y625
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118 CE
BW
WW
YW
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
1.2 85
3.8
1.3
58
1.2
91
62
DMI
SC
SCF
0.3
1.0
17.5
FAT
REA
Marb
-0.002 0.38
0.11
Milk
28
$BMI
$360
M&G
CEM
$BII
$CHB
57
$435
2.1
$110
Short marked, well pigmented Miles 4140 son out of a productive 337U dam. Nice balance here. J56 is scurred.
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J58
E C009 VAUGHN J58
POLLED | BD: 8/13/21 | AHA#: 44310083 | Act. BW: 82 lbs. E BRAXTON 719 {SOD}
E 306U SCOTCHMAN B011
E T719 BRAXTON C009
E B011 DOMINETTE D63 B LADY RAMBO 411
E 337U DIVA A008 CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.0
0.4
SC
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
5.0 93
2.3
1.2
47
1.1
73
68
0.030
0.41
9.7
0.20
18
$258
41
$323
0.1
$123
C009 sired bull that goes back to Bayers breeding on the bottom side. Positive carcass indications here are a bonus as well as heavy pigment.
E 337U DIVA A008
Paternal Granddam of J58, J112 and Dam of K6
7J
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 7J
HORNED | BD: 8/15/21 | AHA#: 44310077 | Act. BW: 84 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
HARVIE GUNNER 54Z
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET {CHB} LJE 54Z LADY GUNNER 4F NJW 43T 4037 FOREVERN EDNA 28XET
LJE Z712 GRACE 11D
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.4
0.8
15.9
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
0.9 102
3.1
1.4
55
1.3
95
68
0.030
SC
0.47
0.11
28
$345
56
$414
-2.4
$115
Moderate framed 332A son. 7J posts a nicely balanced EPD profile and phenotypically backs it up. 7J ratioed at the top of his contemporary group for carcass characteristics. Dam is one of the better young cows on the ranch.
J60
E 332A HOMETOWN J60
POLLED | BD: 8/15/21 | AHA#: 44309992 | Act. BW: 88 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
SR CCC TOP TIER 1414B ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET {CHB} E 1414 DEBUTANTE E66 NJW 43T 4037 FOREVERN EDNA 28XET CE
BW
WW
YW
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
0.2 76
2.7
1.3
46
1.3
78
69
DMI
-0.1 FAT
0.020
E T719 PRECIOUS Z35 SC
SCF
0.7
16.2
REA
Marb
0.47
0.11
Milk
30
$BMI
$355
M&G
CEM
$BII
$CHB
53
$417
0.9
$124
332A son whose dam is a daughter of Z35, a donor we own with Hagen Cattle and Hay. Moderate framed bull here who should sire very useful cattle.
E 1414 DEBUTANTE E66 Dam of J60
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS
J62 Goggle eyed, dark red, wellmarked, well made, typical Forward son. Moderate framed but real deep ribbed and heavily muscled. J62 has potential to add carcass weight and ribeye area. Nice bull here.
J62
J69
E 252F WYATT J62 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
POLLED | BD: 8/16/21 | AHA#: 44310086 | Act. BW: 81 lbs. NJW 160Z 10W WHIT 33B
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
NJW 79Z 33B FORWARD 252F
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
E Z712 GRACE F48 E S638 ANCHOR LADY U803
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.5
1.1
18.4
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
3.8
-2.1
CE
BW
WW
58
108
YW
DMI
0.5
0.8
14.9
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
5.3 92
2.6
1.4
58
1.2
89
80
0.010
SC
SCURRED | BD: 8/18/21 | AHA#: 44310022 | Act. BW: 97 lbs. C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
E 4140B MS RILEY F8 E Z712 GRACE D22
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
E 4140B MILES J69
0.64
0.09
35
$392
64
$462
$126
99
5.9
1.3
1.3
62
SC
-0.010 0.52
0.14
25
$328
54
$401
1.6
$119
Private Treaty Spring Bull Sale – Buyer’s Convenience – Select bulls when it’s convenient for you!
J69 J69 posted one of our higher yearling weights. There are some breed icons, especially on the top side of this pedigree. J69 will add lbs. to a calf crop without sacrificing the maternal aspect. J69 ratioed at the upper end of his contemporary group for IMF.
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210 Son of past Agribition Champion Polled Hereford bull, Digby 20C. Calving ease is bred in here on bottom side. Digby daughters are making stand out cows here. Genomically Enhanced EPDs in process at AHA as of catalog printing.
210
1010
LJE 20C DIGBY 210
POLLED | BD: 8/18/21 | AHA#: 44310011 | Act. BW: 76 lbs.
E 20C DIGBY 1010 ET
SCURRED | BD: 8/18/21 | AHA#: 44310103 | Act. BW: 80 lbs.
OTAPAWA SKYMATE 2046 ET
HARVIE DAN SNIPER 203Z
OTAPAWA SKYMATE 2046 ET
RSK E 2046 DIGBY ET 20C
LJE 203Z DANELLE 84
RSK E 2046 DIGBY ET 20C
LJE A012 LADY BRAXTON 68
HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F
E M211 LADY RANGER U855
HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.0
0.5
16.0
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
-1.3
4.3
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
-0.1
0.8
16.2
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
4.2 89
1.9
1.4
48
1.4
75
66
SC
E E BRAXTON 719 {SOD}
E T719 LADY BRAXTON Z855
-0.020 0.42
-0.03
24
$345
48
$395
$106
82
2.4
1.4
45
1.3
71
56
SC
-0.001 0.22
0.03
25
$336
48
$390
0.5
$97
Online catalog and videos available on all sale bulls at www.ehlkeherefords.com
1010 Digby 20C out of one of the better Braxton 719 daughters we have raised. The maternal aspects are really solid here. 1010 should sire front pasture type females. Genomically Enhanced EPDs in process at AHA as of catalog printing.
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS
11J Goggle eyed, short marked, red to the ground 252F son that will add some performance to his progeny. The 252F sired cattle have been highly regarded here and 11J sure fits into the top end.
11J
12J
LJE 252F WYATT 11J
POLLED | BD: 8/20/21 | AHA#: 44310064 | Act. BW: 84 lbs. NJW 160Z 10W WHIT 33B
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
NJW 79Z 33B FORWARD 252F
LJE 337U DIVA 021B
NJW 160Z 10W WHIT 33B
ANCHOR 11X
LJE 11X MISS ANCHOR 006A ANCHOR 41Y
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.5
0.6
16.3
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
2.3
-0.7
CE
BW
WW
71
106
YW
DMI
0.7
0.6
13.8
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
4.7 94
3.7
1.4
63
1.2
96
68
SC
POLLED | BD: 8/20/21 | AHA#: 44309998 | Act. BW: 98 lbs.
NJW 79Z 33B FORWARD 252F
ANCHOR 22Y
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
LJE 252F WYATT 12J
-0.020 0.43
-0.06
26
$338
58
$402
$95
87
5.4
1.2
1.2
76
0.030
SC
0.51
-0.01
30
$306
66
$383
-2.0
$100
EPDs are highlighted to show percentile rank within the breed • Green Top 10% • Orange Top 25%
12J Another Forward son whose dam is a product of the Anchor program, making this guy bred a bit different. 12J will definitely add lbs and performance to a calf crop.
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J75
E D98 SPECTRE J75
SCURRED | BD: 8/21/21 | AHA#: 44310076 | Act. BW: 88 lbs. ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
E ILR ATHENS D98
E 337U DIVA A030 BE MISS ANCHOR 342
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z CE
BW
WW
MCW
UDDR
-0.8 94
3.7
1.4
64
YW
105
DMI
0.8
0.6
19.6
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
1.3
84
SC
-0.002 0.84
-0.04
32
$407
64
$471
0.5
$114
Dark red bull here with good pigment and a touch more frame. J75 will add lbs and ribeye to his progeny. J75’s sire will see continued use here.
J76
E 332A HOMETOWN J76
POLLED | BD: 8/23/21 | AHA#: 44310080 | Act. BW: 83 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
HARVIE GUNNER 54Z
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET {CHB} E 54Z LADY GUNNER F55 NJW 43T 4037 FOREVERN EDNA 28XET
CHURCHILL LADY 1172Y ET
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.2
0.9
14.9
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
0.1 99
3.3
1.3
55
1.3
92
71
SC
-0.010 0.50
0.01
27
$336
55
$395
-1.9
$116
Nicely balanced 332A son here. 332A just continues to work for us. J76 should sire functional cattle that will feed out well.
1015
E 252F WYATT 1015 ET
POLLED | BD: 8/23/21 | AHA#: 44310008 | Act. BW: 91 lbs. NJW 160Z 10W WHIT 33B
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
NJW 79Z 33B FORWARD 252F
ILR 156T IRON LADY 486B ET
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET CE
BW
WW
64
106
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
-0.8 99
4.5
1.2
1.2
YW
79
E 332A EDNA D160
DMI
SC
0.5
1.1
FAT
REA
-0.031 0.68
SCF
15.5 Marb
-0.05
Milk
33
$BMI
$347
M&G
CEM
$BII
$CHB
65
$412
1.7
$116
Dam is our D160 donor cow and sired by 252F which adds a high level of predictability to the performance and maternal aspect of 1015. This bull deserves a second look.
E 332A EDNA D160 Dam of 1015 and J98
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS
1017 One of two full brothers on offer. One cannot help but admire how they are put together. 1017’s dam, 184W has been a favorite of visitors her entire career and she is still working here. Solid prospect whose carcass ratios are at the top end.
1017
E 4030 AUGUSTUS 1017 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
HOMOZYGOUS POLLED | BD: 8/24/21 | AHA#: 44315486 | Act. BW: 104 lbs. NJW 73S 980 HUTTON 109Z ET
BR HUTTON 4030
HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R MHPH MS 24K PRINCESS 1195N
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
POLLED | BD: 8/28/21 | AHA#: 44315484 | Act. BW: 102 lbs.
BR HUTTON 4030
HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R
HARVIE MISS MEDONTE ET 184W MHPH MS 24K PRINCESS 1195N
BR CSF BRIELLE 8052 ET
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.4
0.7
16.7
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
1.1
1.2
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.4
0.6
17.7
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
1.0 121
5.0
1.3
56
1.2
94
67
SC
E 4030 AUGUSTUS 1023 ET
NJW 73S 980 HUTTON 109Z ET
HARVIE MISS MEDONTE ET 184W
BR CSF BRIELLE 8052 ET
1023
-0.020 0.55
0.06
20
$363
48
$427
$116
105
4.9
1.3
59
1.3
99
66
0.010
SC
0.47
0.18
24
$379
53
$452
1.3
$123
Pick your bulls now – take possession in April
1023 Full brother to 1017. Just a really good bull here whose IMF ratio is at the top of the class. 1023 may be the “sleeper” in the pen this year.
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J79 Forward son that is dark red, short marked and heavily pigmented. J79 posts a very respectable number profile as well. Maternal aspect behind J79 is for real as well. Nice bull here.
ILR 156T IRON LADY 486B ET Dam of 1025 and J103
J79
J80
E 252F WYATT J79
POLLED | BD: 8/24/21 | AHA#: 44310082 | Act. BW: 77 lbs. NJW 160Z 10W WHIT 33B
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
NJW 79Z 33B FORWARD 252F
E 337U DIVA 09B ET
HOMOZYGOUS POLLED | BD: 8/25/21 | AHA#: 44310097 | Act. BW: 84 lbs. E BRAXTON 719 {SOD}
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E 332A EDNA E85 WCC 293W 413X BRANDY 10B
E 337U DIVA A008
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.4
0.6
16.9
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
2.8
7.2
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.5
0.6
13.4
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
7.2 90
2.1
1.3
62
1.3
86
71
SC
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
E T719 BRAXTON C009
GV 579 VICTORIA 9710
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
E C009 VAUGHN J80
-0.020 0.53
-0.08
29
$351
60
$413
$97
68
3.7
1.3
53
1.3
97
71
0.060
SC
0.50
0.06
22
$298
49
$359
3.6
$112
BALANCE, always – no single trait selection
J80 Goggle eyed, short marked, dark red C009 son out of one of our better 332A daughters. J80 is sound footed and moves freely.
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS
1025 This is the result of Braxton 719 on our 486B donor cow. Braxton 719 semen is very limited, this could very well be the last son offered. The maternal aspect here will be tough to duplicate. 1025 is starting to show a freckled face. Genomically Enhanced EPDs in process at AHA as of catalog printing.
1025
E BRAXTON 719 Sire of 1025
E T719 BRAXTON 1025 ET
SCURRED | BD: 8/29/21 | AHA#: 44310052 | Act. BW: 86 lbs. ANCHOR BRAXTON
CMR GVP MR MATERNAL 156T
E BRAXTON 719 {SOD}
ILR 156T IRON LADY 486B ET DJB 46B BETH 1L
ANCHOR 17R
E 6153 ROYAL J87 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
POLLED | BD: 8/30/21 | AHA#: 44310090 | Act. BW: 84 lbs. R LEADER 6964
HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W
BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153 E MC 7W LADY TAILOR Z737 {DOD} MC E CC OPTIMA 23H T737 ET
NJW 91H 100W RITA 31Z ET
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
-0.2
0.8
17.7
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
3.0
7.2
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.2
0.8
16.6
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
2.4 63
2.2
1.2
46
1.3
68
71
0.030
SC
J87
0.64
0.15
32
$384
55
$450
$125
67
1.3
1.5
50
1.5
81
59
0.040
SC
0.26
-0.07
30
$321
55
$389
4.5
$79
Hereford Heterosis – proven advantages in feedlot profitability,
J87 A Blueprint 6153, whose dam is a DOD, that is extremely deep set. J87 is dark red and is goggle eyed, as well as being moderate framed. J87 catches all visitors’ attention. Nice bull here.
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1019 One of two full brothers here as well. 332A x 273U, a cow who stems from Michigan State University and Star Lake Ranch, making 1019 uniquely bred for sure.
1019
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 1019 ET
POLLED | BD: 8/25/21 | AHA#: 44310107 | Act. BW: 86 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
REMITALL ONLINE 122L
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
0.4 81
2.5
1.3
46
1.2
78
60
RB L1 DOMINETTE 8116
-0.1
0.7
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
-0.020 0.31
0.06
25
$255
48
$307
|
BD: 9/2/21
|
AHA#: 44310108
-0.7
CE
0.6
BW
WW
YW
DMI
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
$113
|
Act. BW: 92 lbs.
STAR BRIGHT FUTURE 533P ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET {CHB} STAR BE STILL MY HEART 273U NJW 43T 4037 FOREVERN EDNA 28XET
SC
9.9
POLLED
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 1028 ET
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET {CHB} STAR BE STILL MY HEART 273U NJW 43T 4037 FOREVERN EDNA 28XET
1028
81
2.5
1.3
46
1.2
78
60
MSU APOLLONIA 10M
-0.2
SC
0.7
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
-0.001 0.30
9.9
0.10
25
$257
48
$312
-0.7
$114
fertility increase, cow herd size and net cow profit.
1028 Full brother to 1019 bull. 1028 is a bit longer and has a touch more frame than 1019. 1028 is short marked and red to the ground.
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS
J96 Definite Herd Bull prospect here. J96 is very well made, has a deep, well-muscled look and moves freely. J96 will add lbs. at weaning and yearling stages to a calf crop. Hard to find any holes in this one.
J96 POLLED
J98
E D83 SHINER J96 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
|
BD: 9/6/21
|
AHA#: 44309988
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
|
Act. BW: 87 lbs.
E BRAXTON 719 {SOD}
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83
E S604
|
BD: 9/7/21
|
AHA#: 44310009
|
Act. BW: 95 lbs.
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
HARVIE DAN SNIPER
E 332A EDNA D160 ILR 156T IRON LADY 486B ET
HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S
CE
BW
WW
70
106
YW
DMI
0.4
0.3
19.3
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
-2.6
5.1
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
-0.1
0.9
16.7
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
-8.2 100
5.6
1.2
1.1
100
0.040
SC
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T
E T719 LADY BRAXTON A023
EPHN LINNETTE 530T
POLLED
E 203Z SNIPER J98
0.89
-0.01
24
$421
59
$504
$139
73
2.4
1.3
54
1.4
83
78
SC
-0.010 0.59
0.09
33
$382
61
$448
2.4
$136
EPDs are highlighted to show percentile rank within the breed • Green Top 10% • Orange Top 25%
J98 Dark red, short marked 203Z son out of a 332A daughter that goes back to the Beth IL cow. The 203Z bull was a moderate framed, negative BW bull that left us some exceptional cows. Very useful genetic package here.
HARVIE DAN SNIPER Sire of J98 and J103
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J102 POLLED
|
E D83 SHINER J102 BD: 9/8/21
|
AHA#: 44310001
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
|
Act. BW: 83 lbs.
E ILR ATHENS D98
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83
E D98 BIG SKY MISS F69 E T719 LADY BRAXTON Z855
EPHN LINNETTE 530T CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.5
0.8
18.6
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
3.3 96
2.7
1.2
56
1.1
91
76
0.040
SC
0.61
0.05
23
$383
51
$450
2.9
$113
D83 son that is well balanced in the flesh and on paper. J102 is short marked and well pigmented and is moderate framed.
J103 POLLED
|
E 203Z SNIPER J103 BD: 9/9/21
|
AHA#: 44310054
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T
|
Act. BW: 78 lbs.
CMR GVP MR MATERNAL 156T
HARVIE DAN SNIPER
ILR 156T IRON LADY 486B ET DJB 46B BETH 1L
HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
-0.1
1.2
19.6
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
5.7 59
0.8
1.4
45
1.5
81
68
SC
-0.020 0.58
0.05
34
$404
56
$463
3.4
$121
Big Topped, moderate framed 203Z son out of our 486B donor cow, who has a deep rib set. J103 is bred very similar to J98, but has a heavier muscle pattern. The maternal background here is exceptional, and the calving ease adds to the appeal of this bull. Genomically Enhanced EPDs in process at AHA as of catalog printing.
J112
LJE C009 VAUGHN J112 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
POLLED | BD: 9/11/21 | AHA#: 44309996 | Act. BW: 80 lbs. E BRAXTON 719 {SOD}
UPS SENSATION 2504 ET
E T719 BRAXTON C009
LJE 2504 MISS SENSATION 85 E M211 LADY RANGER 0813
E 337U DIVA A008 CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.1
0.5
17.8
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
4.3 72
2.2
1.4
48
1.4
72
57
SC
-0.001 0.43
0.16
27
$364
50
$432
1.8
$106
Moderate framed C009 son who is above breed average for C.E. and B.W. The Braxton influence is a maternal guarantee and is an outcross to most popular bloodlines of today’s breeding decisions.
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS
J116 Moderate framed Braxton X 332A bred bull here that is also line bred Colateral 337U. Who is a trait leader for udder quality. Nice maternal package here.
J116
18J
E F78 BRAXTON J116
POLLED | BD: 9/14/21 | AHA#: 44310100 | Act. BW: 96 lbs. E719 BRAXTON A012
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E A012 BRAXTON F78
POLLED | BD: 9/20/21 | AHA#: 44310074 | Act. BW: 87 lbs. ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83
E 337U DIVA A058
LJE 332A EDNA 12F LJE Z833 MARVEL 007C
EPHN LINNETTE 530T
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.2
0.8
16.4
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
-4.9
-2.4
CE
BW
WW
57
100
YW
DMI
0.7
1.0
12.9
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
-6.4 72
4.9
1.3
53
1.4
84
55
SC
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
E 332A EDNA E153
E 337U DIVA B061
LJE D83 SHINER 18J
-0.001 0.34
0.05
26
$333
53
$395
$91
108
4.2
1.1
0.9
78
0.040
SC
0.55
-0.03
19
$297
47
$351
THANK YOU to our customers – we appreciate you!
18J Dark, red to the ground, well pigmented, all of which are trademarks of 18J’s sire D83. 18J is an example of a mating that sure works for us, the performance of D83 and the predictability of 332A.
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0.5
$105
J127
E 98G WOODROW J127
POLLED | BD: 9/26/21 | AHA#: 44310018 | Act. BW: 94 lbs. NJW 160B028X HISTORIC 81E ET ANCHOR 61Z NJW 202C 81E STEWARD 98G ET {CHB} E 61Z BERVA C061 B LADY NORTHSTAR 223
NJW 160Z8Y HOME MAKER 202C CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.3
1.1
19.6
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
-0.7 79
3.3
1.2
56
1.1
89
62
0.020
SC
0.41
0.20
38
66
$398
$476
-1.3
$115
98G son who ratioed high among his contemporaries for IMF. Bottom side of J127’s pedigree is an outcross to most and bull boasts nice pigment. 98G progeny are gaining attention both in the US and in Canada as well.
218
LJE D83 SHINER 218
POLLED | BD: 9/30/21 | AHA#: 44310057 | Act. BW: 90 lbs. E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
HARVIE DAN SNIPER 203Z
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83
LJE 203Z FAITH 610 LJE 337U DIVA 008B
EPHN LINNETTE 530T CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.5
0.9
20.1
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
1.8 90
3.4
1.3
63
1.2
93
72
0.030
SC
0.45
0.04
23
$397
54
$474
0.4
$105
Very stylish D83 son whose dam just keeps getting it done. It would be hard to mark one up any better than 218. Just a real nice bull here.
J29 POLLED
E D83 SHINER J29 |
BD: 3/28/21
|
AHA#: 44246555
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83 BW
WW
YW
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
107
1.4
62
1.4
lbs.
MC GEN QUEEN 9904
CE
4.0
Act. BW:
E 337U DIVA A102
EPHR LINNETTE 530T
2.2
|
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
98
75
DMI
0.7
FAT
0.018
SC
SCF
0.3
21.9
REA
Marb
0.48
0.02
Milk
19
$BMI
$424
M&G
CEM
$BII
$CHB
50
$500
1.9
$105
J29 was held back out of last years offering for a possible replacement bull that we ended up not turning out. Udder quality is bred in here, daughters will be the replacement kind, top end of the breed in the Maternal Indexes. J29 is dark red with loads of pigment.
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18 MONTH OLD BULLS This year we are pleased to be offering 4 bulls from Tudahl Herefords. These bulls were bred in our program and are progeny from a group of bred cows we sold to Tudahl Herefords. These bulls are in with the rest of the bulls for your viewing ease and consideration.
104 Real solid made 98G son. Deep rib set, big top with a heavily muscled hip. 104 is solidly marked with a nice eye set.
104 POLLED
106
98G D73 LEWIS 104 |
BD: 8/14/21
|
AHA#: 44385595
|
Act. BW:
lbs.
NJW 160B028X HISTORIC 81E ET SR CCC TOP TIER 1414B ET NJW 202C 81E STEWARD 98G ET {CHB} E 1414 DEBUTANTE D73 E 337U DIVA A089 NJW 160Z8Y HOME MAKER 202C
|
BD: 8/19/21
|
AHA#: 44385595
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET
|
Act. BW:
lbs.
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
E 7311 ENCORE 9013 ET
LJE 4140B MS RILEY 17F LJE 337U DIVA 003B
RSK 719T MISS SAGE 14B
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.2
0.9
20.6
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
4.2
1.9
CE
BW
WW
61
100
YW
DMI
0.1
1.2
17.8
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
1.8 90
4.1
1.16
54
1.4
99
70
SC
POLLED
9013 17F CHESTER 106
-0.002 0.62
0.20
28
$382
55
$466
$127
104
3.6
1.2
1.2
64
SC
-0.001 0.30
0.20
25
$382
56
$466
4.4
$127
Dams with high quality udders, desirable body capacity/muscle...
106 Long spined bull that goes back to some breed notables on both top and bottom side of his pedigree. Nice maternal background here.
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110 Heavily pigmented, dark red to the ground, D83 son whose dam has a shot of Miles McKee and Braxton 719 in her pedigree. Nice bull here.
110 POLLED
114
D83 E63 WILLY 110 |
BD: 8/27/21
|
AHA#: 44385599
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
|
Act. BW:
lbs.
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83
BD: 9/10/21
|
AHA#: 44385600
|
Act. BW:
lbs.
E MC 7W SOLID ET Z833
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83
E T719 LADY BRAXTON A039
LJE Z833 MARVEL 007C LJE S638 SASSY Y702
EPHN LINNETTE 530T
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.3
0.8
17.8
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
1.8
-0.3
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.3
0.9
15.4
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
-1.1 108
3.9
1.3
60
1.2
92
71
0.003
SC
|
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
E 4140 MS RILEY E63
EPHN LINNETTE 530T
POLLED
D83 007C BOND 114
0.52
0.07
24
$375
54
$448
$113
107
3.6
1.3
55
1.1
90
71
0.013
SC
0.46
0.06
15
$335
42
$401
3.4
$111
... structural integrity, youthfulness and maternal character
114 Another D83 son who is short marked, as red as you can make one and is goggle eyed. A real performance bull here that is well put together.
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YEARLING BULLS
Comparing Benefits of Bull Maturity YEARLING BULLS • Latest genetic offering • Physically smaller for heifer breeding • Potentially longer productive life • May work better in multiple sire pasture setting than older bulls
18 MONTH OLD AND 2 YEAR OLD BULLS • Ability to service larger group of cows • Potentially better suited for covering large rugged pastures • Mature characteristics more likely apparent
K1
E 98G WOODROW K1
POLLED | BD: 1/24/22 | AHA#: 44357324 | Act. BW: 75 lbs. NJW 160B028X HISTORIC 81E ET NJW 0118 8Y HOMEGROWN 172E ET NJW 202C 81E STEWARD 98G ET {CHB} E 172E JANICE H001 E T719 LADY BRAXTON F27 NJW 160Z8Y HOME MAKER 202C CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.1
0.9
23.0
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
10.0 80
0.3
1.3
49
1.4
73
66
SC
0.040
0.58
0.25
37
$458
61
$535
4.1
$124
Bulls for sale come from top 25% of bull calf crop
K1 Low BW, calving ease son of 98G with real nice carcass indications as well. K1 weaned off his 2-year-old dam at 730 lbs. A real solid maternal background here as well. K1 is moderate framed with a deep rib set and heavily muscled hip.
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K4 A Sooner son whose dam is a granddaughter of firefly 51F. and is of donor quality. K4 is very well put together and has a nice overall balance, with good pigment. Maternal, udder quality all bred in here. K4 is worth a second look.
K4
2K
E 6112 MS SOONER K4
POLLED | BD: 1/30/22 | AHA#: 44357320 | Act. BW: 87 lbs. DM BR SOONER
CHURCHILL TORO 507C ET
E Z712 SCHATZEE D31
E 174E YELLOWSTONE 0001 ET LJE D31 JAN 18G
E MC P316 MS NASDAQ 701A ET
E Z545 DIVA MISCHIEF 032B
E 332A EDNA D160
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.1
0.9
19.4
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
1.6
5.1
CE
BW
WW
63
103
YW
DMI
0.4
1.2
19.9
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
5.3 73
2.3
1.5
54
1.5
88
66
SC
POLLED | BD: 2/18/22 | AHA#: 44357315 | Act. BW: 88 lbs. TH FRONTIER 174E
ILR U201 SOONER 6112 ET {CHB} E 507C LADY DEW 9011 KCF MISS PROFICIENT U201
LJE 0001 YELLOWSTONE 2K
-0.010 0.68
0.09
29
$407
56
$474
$123
98
3.0
1.3
1.3
76
0.030
SC
0.68
-0.05
38
$412
68
$488
5.2
$110
Take Advantage of Repeat Buyer and Volume Discounts
2K A real shining example of blending performance and maternal pedigrees. 2K is a product of some of the most used bloodlines in our program’s history. 2K is well balanced on paper and in the flesh. Very nicely pigmented bull as well. This guy weaned just shy of 800 lbs on milk and grass. A real solid prospect here. 23
YEARLING BULLS
K6 First of the four G41 sons in our small yearling offering. These four bulls are all very similar in their makeup, moderate framed and very deep set. They are all short marked and solid red. K6 is out of one of the best uddered cows on the ranch, who is also the dam of our C009 bull who we used quite heavily.
E CANTON G41
Sire of K6, K7, K8, K10
K6
K7
E G41 CANTON K6
POLLED | BD: 3/22/22 | AHA#: 44357317 | Act. BW: 98 lbs. NJW 0118 8Y HOMEGROWN 172E ET
E CANTON G41
SNOWSHOE 743 REGULATOR 08X
E 337U DIVA A008
NJW 0118 8Y HOMEGROWN 172E ET
HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 19F
E 337U DIVA Y37
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.0
0.7
16.6
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
4.6
4.9
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
98
2.9
1.4
48
1.5
77
67
0.010
0.36
0.02
27
$355
51
$413
$107
80
4.4
1.3
57
1.3
E T719 BRAXTON 8016 ET
HARVIE MS FIREFLY 180H
CE
3.9
SC
POLLED | BD: 3/27/22 | AHA#: 44357314 | Act. BW: 88 lbs.
E CANTON G41
E M211 LADY RANGER U855
E 337U DIVA Y37
E G41 CANTON K7
86
67
0.020
0.6
SC
16.8
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
0.43
-0.05
28
$346
57
$411
5.2
$96
The Hereford Advantage – NOT your grandpa’s Herefords
K7 Younger aged bull that is really starting to develop. K7’s dam is of the Firefly line that is so maternal.
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K8 Low BW, high calving ease here. Dam is a standout Digby 20C daughter.
K8
K10
E G41 CANTON K8
POLLED | BD: 3/29/22 | AHA#: 44357321 | Act. BW: 78 lbs. NJW 0118 8Y HOMEGROWN 172E ET
RSK E 2046 DIGBY ET 20C
E CANTON G41
BD: 4/1/22
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AHA#: 44357313
E CANTON G41
E T719 PRECIOUS Z35
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Act. BW: 82 lbs.
TH FRONTIER 174E
E 174E MISS WHOOPSIE 0002 ET E 332A EDNA D160
E 337U DIVA Y37
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.1
0.7
19.5
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
2.7
6.9
CE
BW
WW
YW
DMI
0.4
1.1
17.7
SCF
Milk
M&G
CEM
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
MCW
UDDR
TEAT
CW
FAT
REA
Marb
$BMI
$BII
$CHB
8.0 72
1.7
1.4
47
1.5
73
68
0.020
SC
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NJW 0118 8Y HOMEGROWN 172E ET
E 20C URSULA 9012
E 337U DIVA Y37
POLLED
E G41 CANTON K10
0.42
-0.04
26
$383
51
$441
$97
91
2.3
1.3
56
1.4
93
71
0.030
SC
0.51
-0.06
34
$366
62
$426
4.7
$99
All calves are weaned with “Quiet Wean” nose flaps for lower stress impact on calves and cows
K10 Nicely balanced prospect here whose heavily pigmented dam goes back to the 1L Beth cow. K10 is freckle faced.
E 174E MISS WHOOPSIE 0002 ET Dam of K10
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Gold TPR Breeders The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits and collected and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production. Breeders must meet a specific set of requirements in order to be eligible for the program. • Herd inventory submitted prior to inventory surcharge deadline. • Complete reporting of calving ease and reproductive status for each dam on inventory. • Complete reporting of birth, weaning and yearling weights for all live calves recorded in the calf crop. • Complete reporting of scrotal measurements for each bull calf with a recorded yearling weight. • Ultrasound data reported on 25% or more of the calf crop The basic concept of beef cattle performance records is to measure genetic differences between animals for traits of economic importance. The American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes the importance of performance records in today’s beef industry and through Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™), can provide a system flexible enough to meet the needs of the most sophisticated record keeping breeder or those who desire to keep only the basics. 26
Competition for commercial industry purchasing power between and within breeds is keen, and those breeders who document their seedstock’s performance for the commercial man’s investment have a distinct advantage in today’s beef industry as it moves toward “specification production” from conception to slaughter. Whole Herd TPR is a system of registration and performance tracking whereby every participating breeder updates his/her cow herd inventory annually. The system is positively endorsed by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), a North American umbrella organization of beef breed associations, beef producers, researchers and the academic community. With this system, the AHA measures economically relevant beef production traits such as fertility, longevity and reproductive efficiency. Furthermore, the greater volume of data reported from each herd for measured growth and carcass traits enhances the accuracy of Hereford expected progeny differences (EPDs).
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Understanding Hereford EPDs The American Hereford Association (AHA) currently produces expected progeny differences (EPDs) for 17 traits and calculates three profit ($) indexes. AHA’s genetic evaluation makes use of a Marker Effects Model that allows the calculation of EPDs by incorporating the pedigree, phenotypic and genomic profile of an animal. Animals that have a genomic profile will be denoted with a GE-EPD logo. The current suite of Hereford EPDs and $ indexes includes: Calving Ease — Direct (CE) CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would be born with an 8% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s calves. Birth Weight (BW) BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.
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Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves. Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves. Dry Matter Intake (DMI) The Dry Matter Intake EPD predicts the daily consumption of pounds of feed. For example, if sire A has a DMI EPD of 1.1 and sire B has a DMI EPD of 0.1, you would expect sire B’s progeny, if comparably mated, to consume on average 1 pound of feed less per day. Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons
of a sire with a .7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm. Sustained Cow Fertility The AHA’s new Sustained Cow Fertility EPD (SCF) is a prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from three years of age through twelve years of age, given she calved as a two-year-old. The EPD is expressed as a deviation in the proportion of the ten-possible calving’s to twelve years old expressed as a probability. For example, the daughters of a bull with a 30 EPD would have the genetic potential to have one more calf by age twelve then the daughters from a bull with a 20 EPD. In other words, the daughters from the 30 EPD bull would have a 10% greater probability of having one more calf than the bull with a 20 EPD. This is equivalent to saying that the daughters are 10% more likely to remain in the herd to age 12. Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This dif-
ference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation. Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G) Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&G EPD of 10 lb. (29 minus 10 = 19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.” Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) MCE EPD predicts how easily a sires daughters will calve at 2 years of age and is measured on a percentage. For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of 7 and sire B has a CE EPD of -3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters. Mature Cow Weight (MCW) The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. For example, if sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.
If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B. Carcass Weight (CW) Carcass weight is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight. Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale. Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better- muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Udder suspension (UDDR) UDDR EPDs are reported on a 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Teat size (TEAT) TEAT EPDs are reported on a 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score.
Baldie Maternal Index (BMI$) The Baldy Maternal Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Hereford x Angus cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards Certified Hereford Beef. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight,
Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability from finishing of non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep the harvested progeny successful for CHB. This index is geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows. Brahman Influence Index (BII$) The Brahman Influence Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Brahman x Hereford cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards a commodity beef market since Certified Hereford Beef does not accept Brahman influenced cattle. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability in finishing non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep harvested progeny successful for a variety of commodity based programs. This index targets producers that use Hereford bulls on Brahman influenced cows. Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) The Certified Hereford Beef Index is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are mated to mature commercial Angus cows and all progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef after the finishing phase. This index has significant weight on Carcass Weight to ensure profit on the rail. As well there is a positive weighting for Average Daily Gain along with a negative weighting on Dry Matter Intake to ensure efficient pounds of growth in the finishing phase. Keep in mind, this production system takes advantage of complimentary breeding with the commercial Angus cow. Although Marbling is weighted positively in this index, a positive weighting for Rib-eye Area and a negative weighting for Back Fat are a greater priority in this index to allow for optimum end-product merit. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that no replacement heifers are being retained.
We are showing the most commonly used EPDs and Indexes for each animal. We are offering the AHA explanation of all the EPDs and indexes currently being calculated by the American Hereford Association. If you would like to see a bull’s EPD that we do not show in the catalog, you can look it up online at www.hereford.org or ask one of us. Following is the most current Hereford Average EPD table. Please keep in mind that EPD averages/baselines are different between breeds.
Breed Average EPDs
CE
BW WW YW
2.9 2.8
54
87
MM M&G SC
26
53
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
1.0 0.018 0.41 0.12 342
413
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