Iowa Cattlemen's Assoc. March 28th 2018 Performance Bull and Heifer Sale Catalog

For thirty plus years, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has provided third party verified performance bulls through our Symbol of Excellence Performance Bull and Heifer Sales. Annually, we invite seedstock producers from across the state and beyond to test their genetic bull power against others.

And in the end, bulls that make the three sales at Bloomfield, Dunlap and Knoxville better express their prepotent potential to sire more pounds of calf and more.

This group of 35 Dunlap sale bulls started as a group of 48. Yes, that’s right, when you purchase a bull from this year’s sale, you can take comfort in the fact that we’ve already started the selection sort before you get to the auction. In addition to being registered with a breed association, ICA Symbol of Excellence bulls must pass the muster of the following qualifications during and after the commercial feedyard test phase.

• Minimum ADG ratio of 90.

• Minimum 1,100-pound adjusted yearling weight.

• Minimum 11.5-square inch ultrasound ribeye area measurement.

• Must pass a breeding soundness exam with a minimum 32-centimeter scrotal circumference measurement.

• Must rank in the upper 80% for average daily gain amongst their breed contemporary group.

We’re developing herdsires, not fat steers...

While comparative analysis is important, we strive to balance actual performance on-test with the more important economic factors of bull potency and longevity. The sale group of yearling bulls averaged 3.51 pounds of gain per day on test. More important than the comparisons on gain within the group, these bulls are range and pasture ready for spring/summer service - both reproductively and structurally.

Pedigree performance matters…

Take a look at the performance stacked into the pedigrees for the bulls offered for sale. In the yearling bulls alone, over half of the bulls rank in the upper 25% of their breed for WW & YW EPDs. And if calving ease is a consideration in your selection criteria there are no doubt several throughout the sale that balance this low maintenance trait with ranking tallies in growth and maternal as well.

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association takes the guesswork out of bull buying and measures what matters. By bringing in candidates from across the state and midwest and placing them in test together, you can rest assured your purchase will more likely bring proven outcomes through your next set of feeder calves.

A big thank you to Amstutz Cattle Company for their support and work on developing the yearling bulls. From an animal health standpoint we are greatly appreciative of the consultation from Audubon Manning Veterinary Clinic and the pharmaceutical support from ICA President’s Council member Zoetis. And of course, we need to thank the consignors that have again offered such high-quality seedstock. Whether it’s pedigrees represented, feed and ration, development strategies or maintaining the best overall health of all the cattle historically, we are indebted to our partners.

Sincerely,

Matt Deppe,CEO Iowa Cattlemen’s Association

(515) 468-7785 On behalf of Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Ruble Cattle Services we would like to welcome you to the Dunlap Symbol of Excellence Bull & Heifer Sale. We have a great offering this year of Angus, Charolais, Red Angus & Simmental cattle. The ICA is one of the leading state cattlemen’s groups in the country. This sale and organization are of the highest reputation. We are excited to be working with the ICA as sale managers on our second sale in the trilogy of ICA Sales. As Matt mentioned, these bulls have jumped through many hoops and they come from several programs and a large cow base. The bulls have been developed properly with high roughage feed and you will be impressed when you come to the sale. What an opportunity to pick bulls from four breeds with full EPDs, Indexes and weight measurements. If you can’t make the sale this year, please contact the sale management or any of sale marketing team for assistance. New this year we are offering online bidding. If you would like to see the bulls ahead of the sale, please follow our online link to an individual video for each bull. Please make sure to register prior to the sale. We look forward to helping you find your next herd bull.

Sincerely, Jeremie Ruble

Ruble Cattle Services

(406) 581-7940

rublecattleservices@gmail.com

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Symbol of Excellence

Sale location:

selling 35 bulls:

Sale Order: A supplement sheet & Sale Order will be available Sale Day.

• 9 Angus Spring Yearlings Bulls • 11 Charolais Bulls Yearling Bulls • 6 Red Angus • 6 Simmental Yearling Bulls • 3 Simmental Composite Yearling Bulls

Sale Manager:

sale information:

Dunlap Livestock Auction, 701 US-30, Dunlap, IA 51529

Bids may be accepted by sale representatives or sale managers.

Ruble Cattle Services - Jeremie Ruble 1525 140th St., Corydon, IA 50060 406-581-7940 - rublecattleservices@gmail.com

SALE DAY PHONE......................................406-581-7940

livestock insurance:

Sale Representatives:

American Livestock................Jeanne Conover....................515-491-1335

Livestock Plus, Inc...................Mike Sorensen.....................641-745-7949 Livestock Plus, Inc...................Austin Brandt.......................712-621-1829 Midwest Marketer...................Tom Rooney.........................515-491-6025 Midwest Marketer..................Shane Ryan..........................309-371-7490

upcoming ICA sale:

Knoxville - April 27th, 2018 - 6:00 PM

auctioneer: John Schaben.....................................................................712-263-0755

Internet Bidding:

videos:

Log onto Cattle USA several days ahead of time to be preapproved and select: Dunlap Livesock Auction

www.cattleusa.com

Visit this link to view lot videos on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2HwgytO

Angus Breed Average EPD’s (FOR NON-PARENT BULLS)

CED 6

BW 1.4

WW 50

MW 29

MH 0.3

YW 89

RADG 0.2

$EN -4.61

CW 36

DMI 0.28

MARB 0.53

YH 0.4 RE 0.48

SC 0.73 FAT 0.011

DOC 15 $W 46.4

HP 10.4

$F 43.57

CEM 8

$G 32.65

MILK 24

$B 111.62

CHAROLAIS Breed Average EPD’s (FOR NON-PARENT BULLS)

CE 5.1

BW 0.3

WW 29

M 9

MCE 5.4

TM 23

SC 0.8

CW 19

REA 0.67

red angus Breed Average EPD’s

FAT 0.006

HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

ST

MARB

100

49

5

-2

58

90

21

1

12

5

10

0.46

SIMMENTAL Breed Average EPD’s

MARB 0.14

YG 0.02

TSI 199.35

CW 21

REA 0.11

FAT 0

SIMMENTAL COMPOSITE Average EPD’s

CED

BW

WW

ADG

YW

MCE

MILK

MWW

STAY

CED

BW

WW

ADG

YW

MCE

MILK

MWW

STAY

9.8

1.8

64.4

0.19

94.6

8.3

21.3

53.4

11.9

11.7

0.5

62.8

0.21

97

6.7

21.1

52.5

10

DOC

CWT

YG

MARB

BF

REA

$F

API

TI

DOC

CWT

YG

MARB

BF

REA

$F

API

TI

11

28.7

-0.3

0.14

-0.053

0.75

-0.32

124.4

69.9

11.2

28.5

-0.21

0.33

-0.036

0.61

-0.31

124.4

70.1

Symbol of Excellence

3

Lot

103 G C Impact 736

BD: 4/14/17 • REG #18884742 • TATTOO:736 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:73 • ADJ. 205: 979

Golden Chute Ranch - G.N. Neumeyer - Walker, IA

POSS Total Impact 745 GG Total Impact 388

GG Delight 044

Sitz Upward 307R GC Blackbird Extra 318

GC Blackbird Extra 204

Lot

1 3.1 90 150 8 23

$W $F

$G

$QG $YG $B

71.84 129.67 34.73 32.29 2.44 180.59

0

$EN

-33.24

MARB 0.57

BF -0.007

REA 0.64

3

$W

52.91

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,178 1,385 ADG ADG RATIO 3.51 103 WDA WDA RATIO 3.77 112 SCROTAL 35.5 ADJ REA BF 12.9 0.26 MARB %RP 3.92 66.11

104 G C Bouncer 735

Golden Chute Ranch - G.N. Neumeyer - Walker, IA

WPAF Bouncer 24-97 WPAF 97 Bouncer 291-43

WPAF 8627 Ruby 179-291

Deppe 628 Upward 008 GC Queen Katie 263

GC Queen Katie 505

We call Bouncer our gentle giant. He’s a very quiet and easy keeping bull that puts pounds on his calves. Dam is Upward/War Alliance bred with 3 calves - weaning ratio of 103.

CED BW

WW YW

MCE MM

2.2 61 115 6 29

$F

$G

$QG $YG $B

83.17 24.81 16.65 8.16 105.38

MWW

0

$EN

-25

HCW 31

MARB 0.21

BF -0.026

REA 0.44

CED

0

$W

50.88

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,130 1,204 ADG ADG RATIO 3.40 95 WDA WDA RATIO 3.31 98 SCROTAL 32 ADJ REA BF 12.9 0.21 MARB %RP 3.34 66.99

105 GC Impact 724

BD: 3/13/17 • REG #18872415 • TATTOO:724 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:76 • ADJ. 205: 805

Spencer Grove Farms - Larry Bridgewater - Walker, IA

POSS Total Impact 745 GG Total Impact 388

GG Delight 044

J-Lynn VRD Elite GC Pride 549

Golden Chute Pride

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BW

The Total Impact sons give us a lot of per- WW formance and have above average carcass YW traits. This calf had an ADG Ratio of 136 at MCE interim weight, but fell off the second half.

Remember, he is two months younger than MM some of the bulls. Dam is an Upward with MWW three calves - ratio 114 at weaning.

HCW 65

BD: 3/16/17 • REG #18884477 • TATTOO:735 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:78 • ADJ. 205: 837

Lot

CED

If you want pounds on your calves and frame to make 1,400 pound fats, the Total Impact bulls will work for you. Dam is a Dateline/ O’Neils Scotchson bred 13-year-old.

BW

WW YW

MCE MM

3 72 118 7 15

$F

$G

$QG $YG $B

80.78 35.77 35.41 0.36 150.64

MWW

0

$EN

-8.68

HCW 50

MARB 0.66

BF 0.014

REA 0.45

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,188 1,275 ADG ADG RATIO 3.71 104 WDA WDA RATIO 3.45 102 SCROTAL 33 ADJ REA BF 13.2 0.2 MARB %RP 4.05 66.99

Symbol of Excellence

Lot

106 G C Impact 746

BD: 2/10/17 • REG #18884741 • TATTOO:746 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:75 • ADJ. 205: 753

Spencer Grove Farms - Larry Bridgewater - Walker, IA

POSS Total Impact 745 Montana Blackcap A009

GG Delight 044

If you like a consistent calf crop and use multiple bulls in your pasture, you won’t go wrong with Total Impact sons. They will put pounds on your calf crop.

GPAR Weight Maker S15 Leadore Margie Z834

GC Queen Katie 505

Lot

BW

WW YW

MCE MM

1 3 68 121 8 13

$W $F

$G

$QG $YG $B

41.01 89.43 33.67 36.03 -2.36 159.3

MWW

0

$EN

-7.66

HCW 56

MARB 0.68

BF 0.013

REA 0.35

CED

2

$W

43.4

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,253 1,221 ADG ADG RATIO 3.48 97 WDA WDA RATIO 3.34 99 SCROTAL 34 ADJ REA BF 12.6 0.32 MARB %RP 4.25 64.53

107 G C Impact 739

BD: 3/13/17 • REG #18884752 • TATTOO:739 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:76 • ADJ. 205: 714

Spencer Grove Farms - Larry Bridgewater - Walker, IA

GG Total Impact 388 GC Impact 519

GC Enchantress Lass 801

The sire of this calf is a son of Total Impact that has performed very well. 519 was in the 2016 test gaining 5.33 ADG, WDA 4.13 and 15.5 REA.

Sitz Upward 307R GC Super Bessie 315

GC Janera 814

Lot

CED

BW

WW YW

MCE MM

3.2 58 105 8 23

$F

$G

$QG $YG $B

66.63 25.97 21.59 4.38 144.4

MWW

0

$EN

-12.78

HCW 54

MARB 0.31

BF -0.006

REA 0.63

CED

7

$W

48.43

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,163 1,249 ADG ADG RATIO 3.78 106 WDA WDA RATIO 3.38 100 SCROTAL 36 ADJ REA BF 13.2 0.3 MARB %RP 2.99 66.20

109 DU Alliance 7206

BD: 2/9/17 • REG #18894198 • TATTOO:7206 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:83 • ADJ. 205: 979

Dumont Farms LC - Arnold Delbridge - Cedar Falls, IA

Sitz Alliance 7544 KG Alliance 1193

KG Rito Lady 9152

Pinehurst Net Worth 817 DU Ms Gunslinger 2206

Dums Gunslinger 806

Symbol of Excellence

This KG Alliance 1193 son has a great BW to YW spread. He has a well balanced EPD profile and offers some additional calving ease.

BW

WW YW

MCE MM

0.8 57 108 6 24

$F

$G

$QG $YG $B

72.92 26.37 23 3.37 131.59

MWW

0

$EN

-15.37

HCW 45

MARB 0.34

BF 0.016

REA 0.61

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,268 1,233 ADG ADG RATIO 3.62 101 WDA WDA RATIO 3.37 100 SCROTAL 37 ADJ REA BF 13.9 0.34 MARB %RP 3.69 65.80

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Lot

110 DU Alliance 7261

BD: 2/21/17 • REG #18894197 • TATTOO:7261 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:83 • ADJ. 205: 837

Dumont Farms LC - Arnold Delbridge - Cedar Falls, IA

Sitz Alliance 7544 KG Alliance 1193

KG Rito Lady 9152

Here is another KG Alliance 1193 son. He is the fastest gaining Angus bull at the Dunlap test.

Dumont Farms LC - Arnold Delbridge - Cedar Falls, IA

AAR Ten X 7008 S A V A R Discovery

Deer Valley Rita 0308

This V A R Discovery son is the high $G & $QG at the Dunlap test.

YW

MCE

1.7 57 108 4 25

$W $F

$G

$QG $YG $B

47.61 72.92 28.16 29.02 -0.86 146.2

MWW

0

$EN

-16.66

HCW 53

MARB 0.48

BF 0.014

REA 0.41

CED

-1

$W

39.28

BW

WW YW

MCE MM

WK Reno DU Roulette 4006

Du MS Predominant

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,378 1,381 ADG ADG RATIO 4.39 123 WDA WDA RATIO 3.78 112 SCROTAL 41 ADJ REA BF 11.7 0.24 MARB %RP 4.8 63.19

3.7 56 108 7 25

$F

$G

$QG $YG $B

73.64 43.65 37.46 6.19 117.92

MWW

0

$EN

-16.66

HCW 29

MARB 0.73

BF -0.018

REA 0.31

CED

0

$W

50.17

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,153 1,181 ADG ADG RATIO 3.31 92 WDA WDA RATIO 3.12 93 SCROTAL 37 ADJ REA BF 10.3 0.33 MARB %RP 4.55 62.42

112 Raasch Cutting Edge 713

BD: 2/17/17 • REG #18904922 • TATTOO:R713 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:85 • ADJ. 205: 753

Raasch Brothers Performance Cattle - Dean Raasch - Bridgewater, IA

SAV Harvestor 0338 SAV Cutting Edge

SAV Blackcap May 5530

SAV Angus Valley 1867 Raasch Phantasia 3042

Raasch Phantasia 32A

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WW

5

111 DU Discovery 7006

BD: 2/16/17 • REG #18879116 • TATTOO:7006 • Angus • PB • Black • Polled • BW:80 • ADJ. 205: 805

Lot

BW

MM

Pinehurst Net Worth 817 DU 8180 Traveler

GBS 8180 Traveler 8043-2161

Lot

CED

A real beef bull. He is a deep ribbed, wide tracking individual that rose to the top with his performance on test. His dam is a long spined, SAV Angus Valley daughter that sports a beautiful udder.

BW

WW YW

MCE MM

4.2 65 113 7 26

$F

$G

$QG $YG $B

76.47 -

MWW

0

$EN

-20.16

HCW -

MARB -

BF -

REA -

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,328 1,337 ADG ADG RATIO 4.12 115 WDA WDA RATIO 3.61 107 SCROTAL 35 ADJ REA BF 14.7 0.43 MARB %RP 4.21 65.40

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Lot

113 7HF Ledger 701 CED

BD: 1/15/17 • REG #M894755 • TATTOO:701 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:93 • ADJ. 205: 737

7 Hills Farm - Michael Miller - Austin, MN

LT Bluegrass 4017 P LT Ledger 0332 P

LT Brenda

BW

This Ledger son is a negative BW bull who has the highest marbling EPD of all the Charolais in the Dunlap test.

MM

HCW 29

MARB 0.27

Wakefield Farms - Travis Wakefield - New Richland, MN

WC Big Ben 9036 P WCR Bandit 2164 P

WCR MS Duke 0147 P

LT Rio Bravo 3181 P WF Bernadette 105 PLD

WF MS Fasttrack 402 PLD

33 66 4.4 1

MWW

18

BF 0.028

REA 0.83

CED

9.1

BW

A moderate, thick made son of the calving ease, Wienk bred bull: WCR Bandit. His Birth EPD is -1.9, which puts him in the Top 15% of the breed. Use this bull to moderate frame size, inject some calving ease without sacrificing performance and have the added benefit of an all-polled pedigree. Disposition in this cow family is top notch.

HCW 13

MARB 0.05

WW YW

MCE MM

-1.9 32 59 5.6 12

MWW

28

BF 0.027

REA 0.84

CED

3.7

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,218 1,137 ADG ADG RATIO 3.20 94 WDA WDA RATIO 3.10 95 SCROTAL 38 ADJ REA BF 16.52 0.24 MARB %RP 2.03 70.43

116 WF Bandolier 716 PLD BW

WC Big Ben 9036 P WCR Bandit 2164 P

WCR MS Duke 0147 P

Gerrard Montezuma 6T WF Norma-M-123 PLD

WF Norma B640 PLD

8

-1.1

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,328 1,277 ADG ADG RATIO 3.58 105 WDA WDA RATIO 3.31 102 SCROTAL 38 ADJ REA BF 15.71 0.19 MARB %RP 3.04 69.03

115 WF Bandit 739 PLD

BD: 1/23/17 • REG #M893779 • TATTOO:W739 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:84 • ADJ. 205: 728

Lot

YW

MCE

White Rose Cowboy Cut White Rose Cowgirl 516

White Rose Snowflake

Lot

WW

5.8

Another son of the calving ease WCR Bandit. This bull was a favorite all summer. Thick, sound at the ground with a herd bull look. Dam is one of our most impressive cows that always catches visitors’ attention. Balanced EPD’S ACROSS THE BOARD and bred to be a herd sire. Have him on your trailer sale day!

HCW 26

MARB 0.19

WW YW

MCE MM

1.2 34 63 5.6 10

MWW

27

BF 0.024

REA 0.44

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,400 1,282 ADG ADG RATIO 3.39 99 WDA WDA RATIO 3.49 107 SCROTAL 38 ADJ REA BF 14.21 0.28 MARB %RP 3.71 65.70

Symbol of Excellence

Lot

117 WF Patriot 749 PLD CED

BD: 1/31/17 • REG #M893783 • TATTOO:W749 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:88 • ADJ. 205: 673

Wakefield Farms - Larry Wakefield - New Richland, MN

LT Ledger 0332 P LT Patriot 4004 PLD

LK Miss Rio 2119

RC Distance 3154 PLD WF Lady Montana 886 PLD

WF Top McCoy 545 PLD

Lot

BW

An excellent son of the hugely popular LT Patriot. Use this bull to improve disposition and foot quality. Disposition in this cow family is second to none. Our Patriot sons are averaging $5,500 at recent sales. They are sound, functional cattle that are built right at the ground up and also excel on paper.

HCW 29

MARB 0.18

YW

MCE MM

0.5 29 57 6.4 10

MWW

25

BF 0.01

REA 0.78

CED

6.9

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,240 1,180 ADG ADG RATIO 3.51 103 WDA WDA RATIO 3.22 99 SCROTAL 38 ADJ REA BF 13.53 0.26 MARB %RP 3.06 66.37

118 WF Sundance 718 PLD TW

BD: 1/15/17 • REG #M893846 • TATTOO:W718 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:78 • ADJ. 205: 720

Wakefield Farms - Larry Wakefield - New Richland, MN

LT Ledger 0332 P LT SUNDANCE 2251 PLD

LT Ballet 9219 Polled

WR Wrangler W601 WF Blue Wrangler 415 PLD

WF Tara Blue 921 PLD

Lot

WW

5.1

BW

A son of the popular LT Sundance that is extremely long bodied and thick made. His TSI score of 222.68 puts him in the top 6% of the breed and his weaning EPD is in the top 2%. His great grand dam, the 724 cow, is a sterling dam of distinction in the Charolais breed and still producing at 11 years of age. Use this bull to increase pounds, improve disposition and have the added bonus of an all-polled pedigree.

HCW MARB 34 0.22

WW YW

MCE MM

0.7 48 79 6 3

MWW

27

BF 0.018

REA 0.87

CED

4.2

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,310 1,239 ADG ADG RATIO 3.55 104 WDA WDA RATIO 3.27 100 SCROTAL 38 ADJ REA BF 14.61 0.24 MARB %RP 3.08 67.32

119 WF Kingsbury 741 PLD

BD: 1/23/17 • REG #M893786 • TATTOO:W741 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:89 • ADJ. 205: 771

Wakefield Farms - Larry Wakefield - New Richland, MN

WCR Kingsbury 116 P WCR SIR KINGSBURY 374 P

WCR Ms Tradition 0353 ET P

Cooley Royce 1107T39 WF Tara Royce 450 PLD

WF Tara Bravo 009 PLD

Symbol of Excellence

BW

The top gaining Charolais bull and he is out of a Fantastic Cooley Royce dam that is near perfect in her phenotype. His grand dam is also the 724 cow that is a sterling dam in the Charolais breed.

Buy this bull and the lot 118 (both have the same grand dam) to lock in consistency.His TSI IS IN THE top 4% of the breed and his weaning epd is in the top 3%.

HCW 30

MARB 0.19

WW YW

MCE MM

1.2 46 82 4.8 10

MWW

33

BF 0.003

REA 0.63

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,375 1,323 ADG ADG RATIO 3.80 111 WDA WDA RATIO 3.50 108 SCROTAL 36 ADJ REA BF 13.52 0.15 MARB %RP 3.04 66.34

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Lot

120 WF Resource 750 PLD CED

BD: 2/5/17 • REG #M893804 • TATTOO:W750 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:85 • ADJ. 205: 724

Wakefield Farms - Kyle Wakefield - New Richland, MN

LHD Bosque S1195 JDJ Resource Z365P

JDJ MS Spur R120

LT Bluegrass 4017 P WF Blue Bayou 911 PLD

WF Miss Redneck 723 P

Lot

BW

A son of the popular, DeBruycker bred bull JDJ Resource. This bull is built right from the ground up and will moderate frame and produce thick, easy fleshing feeder calves. Dam has produced several bulls in this sale going to repeat customers: Aaron Alliger and Tyson Gutshall. These Wakefield bred bulls are bred to be tough and have industry leading growth. Buy with confidence.

HCW MARB 11 -0.01

Wakefield Farms - Kyle Wakefield - New Richland, MN

LT Patriot 4004 PLD

WF Miss Moneymaker 824 PLD

MCE MM

36 61 7.4 3

MWW

21

BF -0.001

REA 0.93

CED

5.7

BW

Another top Patriot son and the second high gaining Charolais bull. His TSI score of 228.4 puts him in the top 3% of the breed and his WW and YW EPD’s put him in the top 2%. His dam has produced several top selling bulls, including one to Paul Clark in 2015 for $6,400 at this sale.

HCW 26

MARB 0.1

WW YW

MCE MM

1.9 47 88 4.8 7

MWW

31

BF 0.01

REA 0.76

CED

5.5

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,410 1,307 ADG ADG RATIO 3.71 109 WDA WDA RATIO 3.56 110 SCROTAL 39 ADJ REA BF 14.78 0.23 MARB %RP 2.32 66.81

123 WF Sunspot 728 PLD

BD: 1/15/17 • REG #M893790 • TATTOO:W728 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:90 • ADJ. 205: 663

Wakefield Farms - Daniel Wakefield - New Richland, MN

LT Ledger 0332 P LT SUNDANCE 2251 PLD

LT Ballet 9219 Polled

LT Council 0150P WF Lacy Co-Co 254 PLD

WF Jan 820 PLD ET

10

YW

0.9

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,245 1,199 ADG ADG RATIO 3.56 104 WDA WDA RATIO 3.28 101 SCROTAL 37 ADJ REA BF 16.9 0.24 MARB %RP 2.62 70.67

122 WF Patriot 736 PLD

BD: 1/20/17 • REG #M893806 • TATTOO:W636 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:90 • ADJ. 205: 757

Lot

WW

7.6

BW

A maternal brother to this bull sold in last years sale to repeat customer Jim Rieser for $4,600. This bulls TSI score of 217.7 puts him in the top 10% of the breed and his weaning EPD puts him in the top 5%. We do not single trait select, but make our cattle excel in multiple traits and this bull offering is a prime example of that.

HCW 32

MARB 0.24

WW YW

MCE MM

1.2 44 74 4.8 2

MWW

24

BF 0.022

REA 0.74

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,268 1,162 ADG ADG RATIO 3.39 99 WDA WDA RATIO 3.16 97 SCROTAL 37 ADJ REA BF 13.21 0.23 MARB %RP 3.71 66.05

Symbol of Excellence

Lot

124 WF Kingsman 730 PLD CED

BD: 1/17/17 • REG #M893784 • TATTOO:W730 • Charolais • PB • White • Scurred • BW:79 • ADJ. 205: 736

Wakefield Farms - Daniel Wakefield - New Richland, MN

WCR Kingsbury 116 P WCR SIR KINGSBURY 374 P

WCR Ms Tradition 0353 ET P

LT Blue Value 7903 ET WF Miss Value 552 PLD

WF Miss Monty 144 PLD

Lot

BW

An intruiging herd bull prospect by the Wienk bred Kingsbury bull. He has 8 EPD traits in the top 30% of the breed. His calving ease number of 10.6 is in the top 10% and his birth EPD of -1.1 is in the top 25%. Couple this with a TSI score of 214.27, that is in the top 15% and his marbling EPD is in the top 9% make him one of the top prospects to sell this spring blending calving ease and growth traits. As an added bonus his HCW MARB dam is an excellent first calf heifer by the cow maker LT Blue Value.

29 0.06

WW YW

MCE MM

10.6 -1.1 40 67 9.6 7

MWW

27

BF 0.02

REA 0.88

CED

2.7

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,195 1,160 ADG ADG RATIO 3.19 93 WDA WDA RATIO 2.99 92 SCROTAL 36 ADJ REA BF 13.24 0.17 MARB %RP 3.74 67.28

125 WF Venture 745 PLD

BD: 1/28/17 • REG #M893788 • TATTOO:W745 • Charolais • PB • White • Polled • BW:86 • ADJ. 205: 692

Wakefield Farms - Daniel Wakefield - New Richland, MN

LT Stagecoach 8068 PLD LT Venture 3198 PLD

LT Ballet 9219 Polled

LT Council 0150 P WF Baby Doll 255 PLD

WF Miss Bravo 702 PLD

BW

A real meat wagon son of LT Venture. Use this bull to improve disposition, ease of fleshing and meat yield. He has six EPD traits in the top 15% of the breed and his TSI Score is in the top 20%.

Russ Boyer, of Iowa City, purchased a maternal brother in this sale in 2016. The largest scrotal measure in the Charolais group at 40 cm.

HCW 29

MARB 0.06

WW YW

MCE MM

1.4 41 72 5 11

MWW

31

BF 0.02

REA 0.88

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,240 1,172 ADG ADG RATIO 3.33 97 WDA WDA RATIO 3.20 98 SCROTAL 40 ADJ REA BF 13.69 0.28 MARB %RP 2.73 66.37

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Lot

126 CRSRA Conquest 229 716 CED

BD: 3/3/17 • REG #3744781 • TATTOO:DRSRA 716 • Red Angus • PB • Red • Polled • BW:85 • ADJ. 205: 762

Cress Red Angus - Eric Cress - Center Point, IA

HXC Conquest 4405P RRA Conquest 229

RRA Rachel 246 746

716 is sired by our herd bull: RRA Conquest 229. 229 was the high selling bull in the Rich Red Angus Production Sale in 2013.

716’s dam is a nicely made Power Eye 161X daughter. There is a lot of maternal power

Red SOO Line Power Eye 161X behind this bull. You will want to keep evKale MS BI-Martha PE 4172B ery female out of him. He had a 762 lbs WW with a ratio of 111.

Red Brylor Bi-Martha 106Y

Lot

BW

WW YW

YG

MCE 0.09

67 103 4 16

9.00

MWW

0

HCW 30

MARB 0.36

BF 0.01

REA 0.06

CED

0

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,128 1,200 ADG ADG RATIO 3.54 102 WDA WDA RATIO 3.19 102 SCROTAL 36 ADJ REA BF 13.19 0.28 MARB %RP 3.3 66.67

127 CRSRA Rockstar 304 713

Cress Red Angus - Eric Cress - Center Point, IA

Red Northline Rock Star 911U 713 is one that has been a standout since birth. His dam has done a tremendous job RRA Rockstar 304 for us possessing a MPPA of 106.5. He’s a

RRA Phyllis 47 116

RRA Sheridan 2291 033 RRA James 912 238

RRAJames 3297 912

calf that is backing up his EPD’s. WW of 789 lbs and YW of 1324 lbs. He will add pounds to your calf crop.

BW

WW YW

YG

MCE 0.09

MM

0.4 77 116 3 12

STAY

9.00

MWW

0

HCW 39

MARB 0.43

BF 0.02

REA 0.21

CED

3

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,315 1,318 ADG ADG RATIO 3.45 100 WDA WDA RATIO 3.61 115 SCROTAL 36 ADJ REA BF 12.93 0.37 MARB %RP 3.84 63.92

128 DW MR Odyssey 708

BD: 3/5/17 • REG #3753095 • TATTOO:DW708 • Red Angus • PB • Red • Polled • BW:85 • ADJ. 205: 667

Wakefield Farms - Daniel Wakefield - New Richland, MN

Leland Odyssey Y290 Weber Mr Odyssey

Weber Miss Game Plan 381

Red Global’s Lakina 87R DW Miss Trust 502C

3SCC Bird X50

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-0.9

STAY

BD: 2/21/17 • REG #3744765 • TATTOO:CRSRA 713 • Red Angus • PB • Red • Polled • BW:90 • ADJ. 205: 789

Lot

MM

3

A moderate, thick made son of Weber MR Odyssey and his dam is an excellent first calf heifer by Red Global Trust. His herd builder number puts him in the the top 22% of the breed and couple that with a Ribeye size of 13.93, this bull will not only produce replacement females, YG 0.13 but steer calves that will excel in the feedlot.

STAY 10.00 Paternal steer brothers to this bull (same sire but with Charolais dams) are currently HCW MARB gaining 4.3 pounds/day on test at Miller 31 0.6 feedlot in Austin, MN.

BW

WW YW

MCE MM

-0.2 65 103 6 20

MWW

0

BF 0.02

REA 0.02

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,030 1,125 ADG ADG RATIO 3.59 104 WDA WDA RATIO 2.93 93 SCROTAL 34 ADJ REA BF 13.93 0.25 MARB %RP 3.42 68.68

Symbol of Excellence

Lot

129 DW Mulberry 707 CED

BD: 1/29/17 • REG #3739273 • TATTOO:DW707 • Red Angus • PB • Red • Polled • BW:80 • ADJ. 205: 672

Wakefield Farms - Daniel Wakefield - New Richland, MN

Red Compass Mulberry 449M Sired by the legendary Mulberry. His Gridmaster number puts him in the top 3% of Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P the breed and his ribeye EPD puts him in

Red Dus Fayette 8G

Basin Hobo 0545 DW Miss Hobo 203Z

3SCC Bird X50

Lot

the top 15%, and an actual ribeye of 14.16 makes this bull a must have if you want an impressive set of feeder calves. Closely related maternally to lot 128, buy both of them to lock in consistency in your calf crop.

BW

WW YW

YG

MCE 0.12

-1.4 61 95 9 17

STAY

16.00

MWW

0

HCW 25

MARB 0.23

BF 0.06

REA 0.32

CED

1

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,193 1,129 ADG ADG RATIO 3.41 98 WDA WDA RATIO 3.08 98 SCROTAL 36 ADJ REA BF 14.16 0.37 MARB %RP 4.2 66.44

130 DW Epic 709 ET

BD: 3/6/17 • REG #3753093 • TATTOO: DW709 • Red Angus • PB • Red • Polled • BW:84 • ADJ. 205: 651

Wakefield Farms - Daniel Wakefield - New Richland, MN

Beckton Epic K F075 Beckton Epic R 397 K

Beckton Kit F468 JL

OHRR Dakota Landmark 5T OHRR 53T Foxxy 54X

OHRR 18B Foxxy Vanna 18B

Lot

MM

5

BW

Sired by the Popular Beckton epic and out of our Donor cow: Foxxy. A bull that excels in multiple traits. Gridmaster score puts him in the top 9%. His herd builder score puts him in the top 11% and his weaning weight and yearling YG 0.17 EPDS put him in the top 2% and 1% respectively. Again a bull where you can keep STAY 14.00 all the heifers and yet get tremendous HCW MARB feedlot steers. Dam is perfect on her feet with a beautiful udder.

52 0.16

WW YW

MCE MM

2.1 79 132 4 11

MWW

0

BF 0.05

REA 0.41

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,128 1,169 ADG ADG RATIO 3.42 99 WDA WDA RATIO 3.21 103 SCROTAL 35 ADJ REA BF 13.24 0.39 MARB %RP 4.89 65.64

141 NSA Brown Premier E2 CED

BD: 3/12/17 • REG #3803926 • TATTOO:E2 • Red Angus • 7/8 • Red • Polled • BW:72 • ADJ. 205: 752

Nelson Simmentals & Angus - Chris Nelson - Stanton, IA

Beckton Nebula P P707 Brown Premier X7876

5L Destination 893-6215

RMS Willo 2752 NSA Miss Wilto C59

NSA Miss Turbo A97

Symbol of Excellence

A son of the popular ABS curve bender and carcass sire, Brown Premier. Bull 141, like his sire, combines low birthweight, high growth rate and carcass merit. Premier calves add frame, docility and structural correctness. Lot 141 is a dark red bull that could be used on either heifers or cows.

BW

WW YW

YG

MCE -0.03

MM

8 -3.6 64 100 10 16

STAY

11.00

MWW

0

HCW 24

MARB 0.6

BF -0.03

REA 0.02

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,078 1,196 ADG ADG RATIO 3.65 105 WDA WDA RATIO 3.12 100 SCROTAL 35 ADJ REA BF 12.64 0.23 MARB %RP 3.21 66.90

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Symbol of Excellence

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Lot

131 NS Yellowstone E17 CED

BD: 3/20/17 • REG #3338149 • TATTOO:E17 • Simmental • PB • Black • Polled • BW:75 • ADJ. 205: 767

Nelson Simmentals & Angus - Chris Nelson - Stanton, IA

Hooks Taurus 24T Hooks Yellowstone 97Y

SRS J914 Perferred Beef

KNH Added Value 58W NS Miss Added Value C6

NS Miss Dream Master A22

Lot

Here is a purebred Simmental bull with an API of 163.1 and a T.I. of 80.8. Bull 131 is out of one of my first-calf heifers and combines two great ABS Simmental sires in his pedigree: Added Value on the dam side and Yellowstone is his sire. Yellowstone and Added Value combine low birthweight with tremendous phenotype, muscle and excellent performance.

BW

YG

STAY API

WW -0.25 18.30 162.90

MM

67.9 99.5 11.7 19.4

80.90

MWW

53.4

HCW 28.2

MARB 0.37

BF -0.032

REA 0.76

CED

8.6

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,048 1,188 ADG ADG RATIO 3.17 106 WDA WDA RATIO 3.11 99 SCROTAL 32 ADJ REA BF 14.67 0.16 MARB %RP 2.72 70.34

133 HL Integrate E134

Heartland Simmentals - Kirk & Mary Lynch - New Hampton, IA

NLC Upgrade U8676 GLS Integrate Z3

GLS Miss BTE W149

A son of GLS Integrate Z3 out of a great cow from the OLF performance program in ND. He offers a lot of post weaning growth and will add performance to your next calf crop.

BF N324 Triathlon OLF Lady Triathlon W134

OLF Miss Perfector N578

BW

YG

STAY API

WW -0.29 10.30 129.80

YW

MCE MM

2.9 78.1 129.7 5.5 24

TI

79.70

MWW

63

HCW 51.7

MARB 0.21

BF -0.067

REA 0.9

CED

5.9

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,153 1,228 ADG ADG RATIO 3.25 108 WDA WDA RATIO 3.38 108 SCROTAL 35 ADJ REA BF 14.1 0.17 MARB %RP 3.42 68.68

134 HL Bounty E526

BD: 3/11/17 • REG #3336724 • TATTOO:E526 • Simmental • PB • Black • Polled • BW:79 • ADJ. 205: 677

Heartland Simmentals - Kirk & Mary Lynch - New Hampton, IA

MCM Top Grade 018X Hooks Bounty 6B

Hooks Yuma 49Y

Kenco/MF Powerline 204L HL Ms Cosmo T526

CCR Ms Cosmo

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MCE

-0.4

TI

BD: 3/16/17 • REG #3336725 • TATTOO:E134 • Simmental • PB • Black • Polled • BW:85 • ADJ. 205: 744

Lot

YW

16.2

E526 is a son of HL BOUNTY E526 a new sire doing a great job around the country. He had an actual birthweight of 79 lbs and he is the second high maternal weaning weight Simmental genetic bull in the test.

BW

YG

STAY API

WW -0.44 12.90 123.80

YW

MCE MM

2.2 68.6 108.8 7 29.4

TI

73.00

MWW

63.7

HCW 38.1

MARB 0.13

BF -0.08

REA 1.1

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,278 1,343 ADG ADG RATIO 3.17 106 WDA WDA RATIO 3.69 118 SCROTAL 38 ADJ REA BF 15.12 0.13 MARB %RP 3.09 69.31

Symbol of Excellence

Lot

135 Triple U Bull E29 CED

BD: 3/22/17 • REG #3300236 • TATTOO:E29B • Simmental • PB • Black • Polled • BW:80 • ADJ. 205: 745

Triple U Ranch - Craig Utesch and Cody & Jessica Wilson - Correctionville, IA

Triple C Singletary CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z

CCR Ms 4045 Time 7322T

RC Club King 040R Triple U Ranch B17

Triple U Ranch P31

Lot

This good looking Cowboy Cut son just keeps getting better everyday. He’s got a great set of EPDs, is 50k tested and comes from one of our highest producing cow families. His Granddam (P31) has produced many high selling, high gaining bulls for us and ratios 119 on 11 calves! Be sure to find him on sale day!

BW

YG

STAY API

WW -0.21 11.20 141.70

MCE MM

1.2 74.3 103.6 11.7 30.3

TI

82.30

MWW

67.4

HCW 32.6

MARB 0.35

BF -0.012

REA 0.83

CED

11.2

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,118 1,250 ADG ADG RATIO 3.04 101 WDA WDA RATIO 3.34 106 SCROTAL 35 ADJ REA BF 13.5 0.31 MARB %RP 3.77 66.84

137 4RC Spartan EZ66 B

BD: 1/17/17 • REG #3309595 • TATTOO:EZ66 • Simmental • 3/4 • Black • Polled • BW:80 • ADJ. 205: 650

Claussen’s Simmental & Red Angus - Ron Claussen - Bettendorf, IA

GW Premium Beef J bar J Nightride 225Z

J Bar J Miss ND 793X

PVF BF BF26 Black Joker 4RC Miss ZM66 B

4RC Miss M66 B

Lot

YW

13.1

EZ66 is a perfect blend of calving ease and growth genetics. He is the second highest API bull in the test. Sons of J bar J Nightride 225Z are in all the major studs and these genetics have been used in many of the major sim genetic programs in the country.

BW

YG

STAY API

WW -0.19 12.90 143.50

YW

MCE MM

1 64.5 100.7 9.8 18.9

TI

76.90

MWW

51.1

HCW 31.5

MARB 0.39

BF -0.025

REA 0.66

CED

12.9

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,253 1,153 ADG ADG RATIO 3.61 120 WDA WDA RATIO 3.14 100 SCROTAL 34.5 ADJ REA BF 14.37 0.34 MARB %RP 3.85 66.51

143 BAS Cowboy Way E624

BD: 2/22/17 • REG #3332305 • TATTOO:E603 • Simmental • PB • Black • Polled • BW:88 • ADJ. 205: 765

Bielenberg Angus & Simmental - Mike Bielenberg - Ames, IA

Triple C Singletary CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z

CCR Ms 4045 Time 7322T

Triple C Macho Man BAS 603 MM

BS 403 AJ

Symbol of Excellence

Lot 143 is a stout solid black son out of the very popular Simmental sire CCR Cowboy Cut. 143 has been a consistent gaining bull posting a 112 ratio for his 205 adj. wt. in a contemporary group of 61 head and he followed that up with a 110 ratio for his ADG on test. His dam had an average 106 ratio for 9 calves so you can buy with confidence that this bull will sire nice gaining calves.

BW

YG

STAY API

WW -0.26 11.40 138.10

YW

MCE MM

2.9 80 110.2 12.1 31.1

TI

82.60

MWW

71.1

HCW 38.9

MARB 0.3

BF -0.047

REA 0.79

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,288 1,314 ADG ADG RATIO 3.31 110 WDA WDA RATIO 3.55 113 SCROTAL 37.5 ADJ REA BF 14.56 0.37 MARB %RP 4.58 66.16

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Lot

147 Sweeney Bull E713

BD: 3/7/17 • REG #3284892 • TATTOO:E713 • SM-AN • 1/2 • Black • Polled • BW:84 • ADJ. 205: 674 Mike Sweeney - Mitchellville, IA

CED

SAV Bismark 5682 Bushs Unbelievable 423

BUSHS Blackbird 8708

WW

HTP/SVF Dureacell T52 LISF Miss Duracell W54

Blackcaps N54

All Purpose Index and Terminal Index rank him in the top 25% and top 35%, respectively, for SimAngus cattle. His excellent producing Duracell dam has 7 calves with a 102 average weaning weight ratio and a 366 day calving interval. He has two maternal sisters working in our herd.

YG

STAY API

-0.17 11.10 142.20

BW YW

MCE MM

15.6 -0.1 61.2 96.5 12.3 18.9

TI

74.50

MWW

49.5

HCW 27.4

MARB 0.49

BF -0.036

REA 0.47

BD: 3/12/17 • REG #3284893 • TATTOO:E718 • SM-AN • 1/2 • Black • Polled • BW:80 • ADJ. 205: 741 Mike Sweeney - Mitchellville, IA

CED

14.8

Sydgen C C & 7 Hoover Dam

Erica Of Ellston C124

WW

Lot

148 Sweeney Bull E718

CNS Dream ON L186 Bar V Miss Grace U138

B&R Miss X H-84

His API and TI Indexes both make the top 25%. There is not a weak spot in his EPD profile across the board. His dam has 8 calves with a 108 weaning weight ratio and a 374 day calving interval. A maternal sister was champion SimAngus heifer at the Iowa State Fair 4-H show in 2011 for Jordan Crall.

Certainly, a quality herd bull prospect.

YG

STAY API

-0.23 10.30 142.50

BW YW

MCE MM

-1.2 62.7 99.1 9.4 23.8

TI

77.40

MWW

55.2

HCW 27.3

MARB 0.49

BF -0.032

REA 0.69

BD: 3/8/17 • REG #3284885 • TATTOO:E715 • SM-AN • 1/2 • Black • Polled • BW:88 • ADJ. 205: 748 Mike Sweeney - Mitchellville, IA

CED

13.1

TNT Tuition U238 W/C United 956Y

Miss Werning 956W

WW

Lot

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,188 1,252 ADG ADG RATIO 3.75 105 WDA WDA RATIO 3.44 103 SCROTAL 40 ADJ REA BF 13.04 0.29 MARB %RP 3.45 65.90

149 Sweeney Bull E715

CNS Dream ON L186 Bill Miss Dream W559

Craft Pam 544-757

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ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,125 1,170 ADG ADG RATIO 3.42 95 WDA WDA RATIO 3.21 97 SCROTAL 37 ADJ REA BF 12.46 0.28 MARB %RP 3.84 65.80

An embryo transplant son of United and our Dream On donor cow. This second generation half blood registers a top 25% for API and top 15% for TI. His EPDs reveal a nice spread from birth weight to yearling weight and a top 25% ranking for Marbling. His 9-year-old dam will calve this month and still has a level udder with small teats.

YG

STAY API

-0.01 10.20 142.30

BW YW

MCE MM

0.1 76 119.4 7.7 14.3

TI

81.80

MWW

52.3

HCW 41

MARB 0.5

BF 0.014

REA 0.52

ACT. WT ADJ. YW 1,160 1,209 ADG ADG RATIO 3.60 100 WDA WDA RATIO 3.32 100 SCROTAL 35 ADJ REA BF 12.77 0.36 MARB %RP 4.01 65.10 Symbol of Excellence

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Symbol of Excellence

Spencer Grove Farms Larry Bridgewater 4717 Spencers Grove Rd Walker, IA 52352 319-560-9378

Golden Chute Ranch G.N. Neumeyer 600 Dows St, PO Box 38 Walker, IA 52352 563-920-4320

Mike Sweeney 10555 NE DeVotie Dr. Mitchellville, IA 50169 515-979-9224

DuMont Farms LC Arnold Delbridge 41 River Ridge Road Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-266-0673

Wolfe Simmentals Bill Wolfe 13908 50th Ave. Prole, IA 50229 515-681-5699

Cress Red Angus Eric Cress 520 Rosedale Drive Center Point, IA 52213

Bielenberg Angus & Simmental Mike Bielenberg 2605 White Oak Drive Ames, IA 50014 515-314-8996

Symbol of Excellence

Wakefield Farms Daniel Wakefield 20701 150th St New Richland, MN 56072 507-475-1749

Wakefield Farms Kyle Wakefield 20701 150th St. New Richland, MN 56072 507-402-4640

Triple U Ranch

4194 100th Street Correctionville, IA 51061 712-253-7259

7 Hills Farm Michael Miller 28933 872nd Ave Austin, MN 55912 507-440-3165

Nelson Simmentals & Angus Chris Nelson 2763 210th Street Stanton, IA 51573 712-621-2785

Heartland Simmentals Kirk & Mary Lynch 1849 190th St New Hampton, IA 50659 563-379-1190

Craig Utesch & Cody & Jessica Wilson

Claussen’s Simmental & Red Angus Ron Claussen 25300 Forest Grove Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722 563-320-2517

Raasch Brothers Performance Cattle Dean Raasch 606 N Main Street Bridgewater, IA 50837 712-779-0595

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DEFINITIONS OF CATALOG INFORMATION: 1. ADG - Average daily gain during the official test period.

2. ADG Ratio - Compares the bull’s gain with other bulls of same breed at the test.

3. WDA - Weight per day of age equals final weight divided by days of age.

4. WDA Ratio - Compares individual WDA with other bulls of same breed group.

5. ADJ. Yr. Wt. - The bulls final weight adjusted to 365 days of age and adjusted for age of dam using the standard test-station BIF formula for the yearling bulls and to 452 days of age for the long yearling bulls.

6. Final Wt. - Final weight taken at the conclusion of the test.

7. Frame Score - Measured hip height adjusted to 365 and converted to frame score.

8. Scro CM - Scrotal circumference in centimeters. Bulls with below minimum testicle size have been screened from the sale based on information from the American Veterinary Society standards.

9. Adj. Pelvic Area - Width x height = pelvic area in square centimeters, adjusted to 365 days of age.

10. Percent Retail Product - the amount of salable meat the carcass will yield assuming a 63% dress of the final weight and 2.5% kidney, pelvic & heart fat. Calculated using the standard BIF formula.

12. Information from Breeders: a. Birth Wt - Actual birth weight as reported by bull owner. b. 205 Wt -Actual weaning weight adjusted to the standard 205 days with an adjustment for age of dam. c. 205 Wt Ratio -- Within herd ratio compared to other bulls in the on-farm contemporary group. d. Registration Papers - Are available for review in the sale office for other EPDs or indexes published by the various breed associations.

REGISTRATION PAPERS: All sale bulls have been registered with their respective breed associations. Registration papers will be transferred to the buyer by the sale management.

EPD INFORMATION: An expected progeny difference (EPD) is prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform in comparison with other animals, of thesame breed, in the evaluation.

EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. EPDs are provided by the national breed associations for each bull. The breed average EPDs are listing in the sale catalog within the breed heading. You may compare each bull with that average to determine his strength in each trait. Accuracy of an EPD is a measure of reliability. It is a function of the amount of information used in the calculation of a specific EPD. Based on this definition, ICA sale bull’s accuracies will be moderate to low. Research, however, indicates that EPDs for young non-parent bull are 8-10 times more accurate for making selection decisions than adjusted weights and ratios.

Calving Ease Direct (CED), 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.

Birth Weight EPD (BW), Weaning Weight EPD (WW), Yearling Weight EPD (YW),expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit those weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Calving Ease Mater-l (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.

Mater-l Milk EPD (MM), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.

Carcass Weight EPD (HCW), 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 EPD (MARB), expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Ribeye Area EPD (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.

Fat Thickness EPD (BF), 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.

ANGUS BREED ONLY $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, mater-l 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.

Quality Grade ($QG), $QG represents the quality grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $QG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade. The carcass marbling (Marb) EPD contributes to $QG. Yield Grade ($YG), $YG represents the yield grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $YG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield. It provides a multi-trait approach to encompass ribeye, fat thickness and weight into an economic value for red meat yield.

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.

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.

SIMMENTAL BREED ONLY Stayability (STAY), expressed as the probability that an animal’s daughters will remain in production to at lease six years of age when compared to the daughters of another animal. A measure of sustained fertility that probably reflects traits such as fleshing ability and structural soundness.

Yield Grade (YG), is measured in a carcass yield grade units/score at 475 days and low values indicate a lower yeild grade.

All-Purpose Index (API), evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd wit the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield.

Terminal Index (TI), evaluates sires for use on mature cows with all the offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.

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