Strickland and Driggers - 2018 Annual Bull Sale Catalog

Strickland - Driggers 7th Annual Bull Sale

16 SimAngus Bulls 17 Black Angus Bulls 3

Simmental Bulls

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Commercial Bred Angus Heifers

Saturday, December 8, 2018 @ 1:00 PM

Glennville, Georgia Special Guest Consignors: Boyett Farms

JRC Angus Farm

Welcome to the 7th Annual Strickland – Driggers Bull Sale We invite you to study the EPDs and pedigrees contained in this catalog and to come out and visit the farms of the sale participants to learn more about each bull. Much thought, planning and hard work has gone into getting this group of bulls ready to go home with you on sale day.

Many of the bulls EPDs are well above the breed averages. Listed will be the percentile rankings 50% or better for EPDs and Performance Indexes on each lot. This information will allow you to see how the bulls rank for that trait within the entire breed. Approximately two thirds of the sale offering would be considered heifer safe according to their EPD ranking within the breed for Direct Calving Ease and Birth Weight.

Bulls are yearlings, long yearlings, and a few select lots of two year olds. All the bulls have been developed in large pastures to allow for plenty of exercise. The bulls are not fat, but instead are athletic and ready to go to work.

Bulls were selected for good disposition, sound structure and growth rate. They were fed a free choice ration consisting of soy hull and corn gluten pellets and grass or peanut hay. They have passed a complete breeding soundness exam and have been ultrasound scanned for marbling and ribeye area.

Many of the bulls offered in this sale are sired by breed leading A.I. sires and out of proven highly fertile, Reg. Simmental, Angus and SimAngus cows. They were bred to work in commercial cattle herds in the heat and humidity and to go out and sire calves that have the potential to make their new owners money in the cow business.

The bulls are available for viewing anytime up until the sale. They will be on site at Strickland Angus Farm, noon or after, on Friday December 7. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided on sale day morning with a complimentary lunch at noon.

Please look the offering over and feel free to contact any of us as we would gladly assist you in any way possible.

Jes Strickland Strickland Angus Farm

Jessie Driggers Driggers Simmental Farm

Strickland Driggers Bull Sale

Sale Information

Strickland - Driggers

7th Annual Bull Sale

With Special Guest Consignors - Boyett Farms, Reidsville, GA - JRC Angus, Glennville, GA

December 8, 2018 - 1:00 PM Glennville, Georgia

Selection Assistance and Sale Day Phones

TERMS AND CONDITIONS All cattle will sell under the Terms and Conditions of the American Simmental Association or the American Angus Association.

LODGING The Glennville Inn……...….....(912) 654-3107 FOOD Doughnuts and coffee beginning at 8 a.m. on Sale Day morning and a complimentary lunch of Cowboy Stew and cornbread at 12 noon.

Rusty Pig Restaurant…………….. 912-654-4744 ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements made sale day and from the auction block take precedence over printed material associated with the sale.

Anyone attending this sale attends at their own risk. Sale staff, hosts and/or their representatives or employees will not be responsible for any personal injury or damage to any attendee or his or her property.

GENETIC DEFECTS All cattle sold are guaranteed free of known genetic defects unless indicated.

Development Duplication Carrier Bulls (DDC) In August 2013, a genetic defect in cattle known as Developmental Duplication (DD) was introduced by all major cattle breed associations. Carrier bulls of (DD) are labeled in the catalog as (DDC). This defect is rarely if ever fatal. If a DDC bull is bred to carrier-free females, no calves would express DD. DIRECTIONS Strickland's Angus Farm is located 0.4 miles north of the Glennville city limits, on the east side of Highway 301. Watch for signs.

From Statesboro, GA - Follow Hwy. 301 south for 35 miles.

9230 U.S. Highway 301 N. (Physical Address)

Jes Strickland…….…...…...…………………...(803) 617-8415 Jessie Driggers……….……..………….……….(912) 237-0608 Landon Boyett……………..….….……………..(912) 213-4062 Jason Cope…………………………….……………(615) 762-0746 Chris Tyson (Tattnall Co. Ext)….......…..(912) 551-2204 SALE CONSULTANTS Jimmy Chapman……………………..………….(407) 709-4211 Romaine Cartee……..……………………......(912) 531-0580 Evans Hooks………..……………………………..(770) 316-9611 Greg Alvarez……………………………………….(904) 964-6924 AUCTIONEER Carroll T. Cannon ….………......…….....…..(229) 881-0721 DELIVERY If you can not pick your bull up on sale day and will need him delivered, please let the sale clerk or the bull's owner know prior to departing the sale site.

Bulls will be delivered as economically as possible.

CARCASS ULTRASOUND Dr. Dean Pringle, meat scientist professor at the University of Georgia and owner of Pringle Imaging collected ultrasound data from the bulls on 09-29-18.

EPDs EPDs may differ from this catalog to the transferred registration papers. Printed Simmental EPDs are Fall 2018. Angus EPDs are current as of 11/9/18.

HERD HEALTH Routine herd health and vaccinations up to date on all animals. All bulls have been vaccinated and boostered for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV and Lepto.

In addition, all bulls have been vaccinated and boostered for 7-Way Clostridial (Blackleg). The most recent booster vaccination was given to all bulls on November 17, 2018. All bulls were also dewormed with Synanthic paste dewormer.

DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENT DUPLICATION CODES DDP = Potential DD Carrier DDC = Known DD Carrier DDF = Tested Free of Development Duplication 1

HOW TO READ AND USE THE DATA

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DRG Ten X 7B

50% SM - 50% AN ASA# 2913763

Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm Tattoo# 7B DOB: 11-19-2017

Adjusted

BW WW YW IMF BF REA

GWS Ebonys Trademark 6N Dam: SCSF Ebonys Erica T21 WHCC Erica P21 BW -0.5 30 %

WW 68 25%

YW 117 10%

MCE 6 75%

MM 19 75%

CW 39.3 15%

a prediction of how future progeny of a sire or dam are expected to perform in various production and carcass traits which are measureable. EPDs are expres

Homo BLK & Polled

MYTTY In Focus Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 S A A A R Lady Kelton 5551

CE 14 20 %

An Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is

MB 0.82 2%

REA 1.14 1%

ADG 0.31 3%

DOC 12 40%

66 744 1029

API 159 10%

sed in actual pounds, square inches, or centimeters, (depending on the trait), plus or minus what you can expect in the weights or measurements of progeny sired by a particular animal as compared with another animal. The EPDs of the animals listed in this sale book can TI 87 2%

be compared to other animals of the same breed.

EPDs are breed specific. Don't compare EPDs between Angus, SimAngus and purebred Simmental.

2018 Hybrid Simmental Average EPDs and Indexes

CE

BW

WW

YW

ADG MCE Milk MWW Stay

Doc

CW

YG

Marb

BF

REA

Shr

API

TI

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CED

BW

WW

YW RADG

SC

DOC CEM MILK MW

$EN

CW MARB RE

FAT

$W

$G

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11.7 0.6 64.5 98.5 0.21 6.3 21.7 54.4 15.4 11.2 29.5 -0.23 0.28 -0.04 0.62 -0.32 123.8 69.2

6.0

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2018 Angus Non-Parent Bulls Average EPDs and Indexes

1.4 52.0 91.0 0.21 0.7 16.0 9.0 24.0 30.0 6.4 37.0 0.53 0.50 0.01 47.0 34.0 50%

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Calving Ease Direct (CED) - is expressed as a difference in percentage

Docility (DOC) - is expressed as a difference in yearling cattle

of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.

Birth Weight EPD (BEPD) - gives an indication of calving-ease. Birth

temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility. It predicts the average difference of progeny from a sire in comparison with another sire's calves.

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) - is expressed as a difference in

$B

118 50%

percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease of first calf daughters.

Milk EPD - Expressed in pounds of weaning weight that

Weight EPD predicts the birth weight difference one can expect from any two sires. When bred to genetically similar groups of cows, a bull with a Birth EPD of +5.0 should sire calves with an average birth weight 2 pounds heavier than a bull with a Birth Weight EPD of +3.0.

result from the amount of milk produced by daughters of a particular bull, as compared to the daughters of other bulls.

*Experience has shown than an Angus bull with a CED EPD of +6 or higher and a BW EPD of +2.5 or less or a SimAngus bull with a CE EPD of +12 or higher and a BW EPD of -0.4 or less can be used on first-calf heifers with a minimal number of calving problems.

If you do not have heifers to breed and just need a bull for cows that have calved before, most Angus or SimAngus bulls are acceptable for use on mature cows from a birth weight standpoint.

Weaning Weight EPD (WW) - is a prediction of a bull's ability to

Carcass EPDs Carcass Weight EPD (CW) - 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. The higher the value, the higher the amount of intramuscular fat (taste fat) in the ribeye.

Ribeye Area EPD (REA) - expressed in square inches, is a pre-

transmit weaning growth to his progeny. For example Bull A, has a Weaning Weight EPD of +60 pounds and Bull B has a Weaning Weight EPD of +40 pounds . At weaning, Bull A's calves will average

dictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

20 pounds heavier.

Yearling Weight EPD (YW) - takes into account both pre-weaning and

Performance Information ADJ 205 - Weaning weights adjusted to 205 days of age and

post weaning growth. Yearling weight is the most heritable of all growth traits. You can expect bulls with high yearling EPDs to produce fast gaining calves. If Bull A has a Yearling EPD of +90 and Bull B has a yearling EPD of +60, Bull A's calves will average 30 pounds heavier than Bull B's at one year of age.

for age of dam.

ADJ 365 - Weight, scrotal circumference adjusted to 365 days of age. %IMF - The amount of desirable fat or marbling in the ribeye muscle, adjusted to 365 days of age.

ADJ Ribeye - Measured in sq. inches and adjusted to 365 days.

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A Guide to Understanding and Using the Angus and Simmental Dollar Indexes Let’s keep it simple – if you sell your calves at weaning and retain replacement heifers, or background cattle, $W (Angus) and API (Simmental) should be more important to you than $B (Angus) or TI (Simmental). If you feed out your calves, retain ownership and see them through finishing, $B and TI will have more importance for you. All four indexes are multi-trait indexes, combining many traits of economic importance.

ALL FOUR are important indexes as all cattle are eventually harvested so the carcass components should not be ignored even if you do sell your calf crop at weaning time. Someone down the road will feed and harvest those cattle and they will be more likely to return to you to buy your calves if the next link in the chain is profitable too. The following information comes from various articles written by American Simmental and American Angus Association Staff.

All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield.

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

Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if you are keeping replacements use API, if not, use TI. Then, just as with EPDs, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another. For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6000 over a +50 bull of both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. Current Average Sim Hybrid API index is +120.7 and TI is +67.00. $W – Weaned Calf Value Ask an experienced cow-calf producer to identify the characteristics of a profitable beef cow and you will probably get a response like this: reproductively sound, calves easily, transmits rapid growth, enough milk (but not too much), raises an above average calf year after year, moderate mature size, reduced feed energy needs. Cows meeting these requirements will generate profit, because they do most everything right.

A TOOL FOR THE COW HERD Above average outputs (pounds of calf weaned) coupled with average or below average feed inputs are sure to improve the bottom line. But is it even possible to create a cow herd that gets so many things right? Pipe dream or achievable task? Research using the AAA database indicates that it can be done and the $W is the right tool for the job. If your quest is to build a productive and profitable cow herd, the Association’s bioeconomic index called weaned calf value or $W, can help you reach that goal.

Weaned calf value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for pre-weaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth transmitted to the calf, maternal milk and mature cow size. If you select for higher $W animals, the results will generally be more early growth, moderate mature size, above average (though typically not extreme) milk, and heavier calf weaning weights. Higher $W females get these things right and are constructed in a more desirable package.

USING $W AS A SELECTION TOOL Not every high $W cow will be stamped out of a cookie-cutter mold, of course. $W can and should be used as a genetic selection tool to help build increased profit potential to a cow herd. It will pay producers to pursue higher $W cattle, while at the same time keeping a sharp eye on other individual traits and EPDs, and $Values they deem important to their operations. Doing so can help you build a cow herd that does almost everything right. $B – Beef Value $B is an overall $Value for post-weaning feedlot and carcass value. It combines $F and $G as a selection tool for quality, red meat yield and pounds produced. The $B is not simply the sum of $F and $G. $Values are business minded and in the language of economics. They have a great deal to offer the commercial bull buyer in terms of providing a multi-trait selection tool. It is important to remind Angus bull buyers these are one of various tools they use to make their operations successful. Selection indexes will continue to become more widely accepted across the seed stock industry as a means to identify genetics for use in commercial programs.

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Economically Relevant Traits and Selection Indices

By Matt Spangler, NE Extension Beef Genetics Specialist

ECONOMICALLY RELEVANT TRAITS Sire selection does not need to be overwhelming or complex. Centuries of work by geneticists and statisticians have allowed for the development of tools that help producers make decisions relative to the next bull you purchase; do not ignore them. The key questions that every rancher needs to answer are: 1) What are my breeding/marketing goals?

2) What traits directly impact the profitability of my enterprise?

3) Are there environmental constraints that dictate the level of performance that is acceptable for a given trait in my enterprise?

Once these three questions are answered, sire selection becomes much simpler. The answers to these questions inherently lead a producer to the traits that are economically relevant to their enterprise. We call these traits Economically Relevant Traits (ERT).

Fundamentally these are traits that are directly associated with a revenue stream or a cost. All traits that are not ERTs are indicator traits, or a trait that is genetically correlated to an ERT but not an ERT itself.

Classic examples of indicator traits include ultrasonic carcass measurements and birth weight. Ultrasonic carcass measurements are a nondestructive measure of traits such as intramuscular fat percentage (IMF). Producers do not receive premiums for IMF levels, rather premiums (and discounts) are applied to quality grades. Assuming that carcass maturity values are the same, actual carcass marbling is the driver of quality grade. Although IMF is genetically correlated to carcass marbling it is not the ERT. Birth weight is another great example of an indicator trait.

Selection to decrease birth weight in an attempt to reduce the prevalence of dystocia is practiced by numerous commercial bull buyers. However birth weight does not have a direct revenue source or cost associated with it. The trait that does have a cost associated with it is calving ease (or difficulty). Calving ease is related to the level of assistance needed during a calving event. Although the two are related, the genetic correlation between calving ease and birth weight is only between -0.6 and -0.8, suggesting that birth weight only explains 36-64% of the genetic differences between animals for calving difficulty.

MULTIPLE TRAIT SELECTION Selecting to improve multiple traits simultaneously can be cumbersome. Just open up any sale catalog and it is easy to become confused immediately. Economic indices can help alleviate this confusion. An economic index is a collection of EPDs weighted by their economic value such that traits with greater impacts on production goals have a larger economic weight associated with them. The basic equation of an economic index is: I = EPD1 x a1 + EPD2 x a2 + EPD3 x a3 + EPDn x an Where: I is the index value; EPDn is the EPD for trait n; and an is the economic weight associated with trait n.

Below are some examples of currently available economic indexes. Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Shorthorn, and Simmental all publish at least one economic index. A full description of all available economic indexes can be found in the University of Nebraska NebGuide G1847 available at http://beef.unl.edu/nebguides BEEF VALUE ($B) This Angus index includes EPDs for yearling weight, carcass weight, and carcass and traits. Producers wishing to enhance growth and simultaneously select for quality and yield grade should use this index. It is a terminal index and caution should be used if replacement females are retained to avoid increasing mature weights of females.

Example: Bull A +65.60 Bull B +52.50 We would expect that the calves from Bull A would be worth $13.10/hd. more than those from Bull B if retained through a feedlot and sold on a Certified Angus Beef (CAB) grid.

ALL-PURPOSE INDEX (API) This Simmental index assumes that the sire will be used on both cows and heifers and that heifers will be retained as replacements while all other offspring will be sold grade and yield. This index is targeted at a producer that is looking to optimize revenue from fed cattle and maternal characteristics of replacement heifers.

Example: Bull A +138 Bull B +118 We would expect that the calves from Bull A would be worth $20/hd. more than those from Bull B. Over a span of 4 years Bull A could generate $2,400 more revenue than Bull B if mated to 30 females/yr. ($20/hd x 30/hd x 4 yrs.).

CHOOSING AN INDEX TO USE When making selection decisions based on economic indices, it’s important to consider your particular breeding objective and the traits that will achieve desired production goals. For instance, if your production goals included retaining replacements and selling cull heifers and steer progeny at weaning, then an index that assumes all offspring are sold on a grid-based system is inappropriate for your operation.

It is also important to know the breed average values for particular indexes and to use percentile ranks to determine how far above or below average a particular animal is compared to the rest of a breed.

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REFERENCE SIRES

GW Marshall 756A

S A V Resource 1441

EF Commando 1366

J Bar J Nightride 225Z

WS-All Around Z35

CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z

Connealy Confidence Plus

GW-WBF Substance 820Y 5

Strickland Angus Farm

2018 marks the 66th year the Strickland Family has been raising Angus Cattle. My grandparents: Ernest & Rubye purchased their first Angus cows from the Dwight Kennedy herd, Claxton, GA in 1952. The farm in Glennville was purchased in 1969 by my late father: Dr. Jim Strickland & mother Norma. Additional acres have been added over the years allowing us to run 150 mother cows. We are thrilled that my sister Quinn, her husband Vic Flournoy, and their youngest son Cade have recently moved back to the farm.

They are eager and willing to share in the daily responsibilities and challenges in raising quality breeding stock and commercial cattle. Their oldest son, Zach works in Pooler, GA. Brother Monty, and his wife Mara, their kids Sam and Emry, reside in the Atlanta area. Joe Aegar has also been a valued member of our team for the last 15 years. Thank you, Joe! We renewed our focus on raising breeding stock in the last 12 years and have also added Simmental to the mix. Our herd of seedstock females continue to improve with recent additions from Yon Family Farms and Lemmon Cattle Enterprises. Our purebred and commercial cows run together on hybrid Bermuda and winter/summer annuals. None of our calves are creep fed at any time. We believe good feet, efficient grazers, and an acceptable disposition are just as important as strong EPD’s. These traits are visibly evident in this year’s bull offering. As we have in the last 3 sales, the Strickland’s will be donating the entire sale proceeds of a select lot to the Tattnall County Livestock Exhibitors. Thank you for your interest and support.

The Strickland Family 6

Strickland PB Black Angus Bulls

1 Strickland Satisfaction 135 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 09-11-2017 Tattoo# 135

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178609

Lemmon New Design 5050 Z35 Sire: Lemmon Satisfaction B106 Lemmon Pleasant Pride X4 Lemmon Advantage X5 Dam: Lemmon Blackbird B135 Lemmon Blackbird Y37 CED 4

Data Ratio BW 88 118 WW 646 102 YW 1095 IMF 3.61 98 BF 0.22 73 REA 13.30 107 FS 6

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W 3.6 72 129 27.0 5.0 30.0 70.0 0.64 1.13 57 4% 3% 10% 15% 1% 35% 1% 25%

$B 194 1%

Top 1% for Carcass Weight, Ribeye Area and $B. Top 5% for Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight and Intramuscular Fat.

Lot 1

2 Strickland Resource 719 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm Tattoo# 719 DOB: 08-31-2017

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178603

RITO 707 Of Ideal 3407 7075 Sire: S A V Resource 1441 S A V Blackcap May 4136 MYTTY In Focus Dam: YON Erroline U238 YON Erroline R266

Data Ratio BW 76 WW 672 YW 1105 IMF 3.82 BF 0.32 REA 14.10 FS 6.5

100 106 103 107 114

CED 4

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W $B 1.8 61 111 5 23 51.0 0.42 0.83 52 151 25% 20% 20% 10% 35% 15% Top 15% for Ribeye Area & $B. Top 25% for Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight and Carcass Weight.

Lot 2

3 Strickland C207 164 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 10-01-2017 Tattoo# 164

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178616

Rito 9Q20 of Rita 5F56 GHM Sire: Lemmon 9Q20 C207 Lemmon Lass Z514 A A R Ten X 7008 S A Dam: Lemmon Georgina B164 Jarrell Georgina 100W CED 5

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BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 1.7 54 103 8.0 27.0 48.0 0.94 0.58 45% 30% 25% 25% 10% 40%

Top 10% Marb & $B. Top 30% YW & CW.

Lot 3

Data Ratio 72 97 636 101 1015 4.16 112 0.37 123 11.9 96 6 $W 45

$B 161 10%

Strickland PB Black Angus Bulls

4 Strickland Design Z35 235 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 10-01-2017 Tattoo# 235

PB Black Angus AAA# 19210819

G A R New Design 5050 Sire: Lemmon New Design 5050 Z35 Jarrell Skymere 67R EXAR Upshot 0562B Dam: Lemmon Lass A235 Callaways Lass 1600

Data Ratio BW 74 97 WW 615 97 YW 920 IMF 3.92 106 BF 0.32 107 REA 13.40 108 FS 6

CED 6

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W $B 1.3 57 104 0.27 26 8 28 47.0 0.87 1.04 55 157 50% 35% 30% 15% 10% 20% 25% 15% 2% 55% 15% Top 2% for Ribeye Area. Top 15% for RADG, Marbling, $G, $B and $YG.

Lot 4

5 Strickland Resource 742 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 08-30-2017 Tattoo# 742

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178605

RITO 707 Of Ideal 3407 7075 Sire: S A V Resource 1441 S A V Blackcap May 4136 Meldons Objective 218 Dam: SAF MOB Etarre Scot 032 SAF GM Etarre Scot 742 CED 2

Data Ratio BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 3.6 61 112 4.0 22.0 57.0 0.31 0.84 25% 15% 10% 10%

84 109 650 103 1190 3.04 82 0.24 80 12.4 100 6.5 $W 41

$B 156 15%

Top 15% for Yearling Weight, Carcass Weight, Ribeye Area and $B.

Lot 5

6 Strickland Commando 141 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 08-29-2017 Tattoo# 141

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178601

EF Complement 8088 Sire: EF Commando 1366 Riverbend Young Lucy W1470 Benefield Substance 8506 Dam: YON Burgess A141 YON Burgess X212

Data Ratio BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

75 97 646 102 980 4.16 112 0.44 147 11.4 92 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W $B 10 0.6 62 111 0.22 8.0 11.0 28.0 35.0 0.84 0.43 61 128 20% 35% 20% 20% 40% 25% 20% 15% 15% 40% Top 20% for Calving Ease Direct, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Marbling and $W. Heifer Bull.

Lot 6

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Strickland PB Black Angus Bulls

7 Strickland Final Answer 751 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 09-12-2017 Tattoo# 751

DDP

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178608 Data Ratio

S A V Final Answer 0035 Sire: Turnpike Final Answer 3039 GNF Rita 909 9i28 BW

BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

Deer Valley All In Dam: SAF Barbs All In 51 SAF M Predestined 921

67 97 655 103 955 2.76 75 0.25 83 13.1 106 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W $B 8 0.7 60 99 12.0 23.0 39.0 0.30 0.65 55 120 35% 35% 25% 35% 15% 45% 30% 30% 50% Top 35% for Calving Ease Direct, Birthweight, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Ribeye Area and $W. Heifer Bull.

Lot 7

8 Strickland Future Focus 745 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 09-29-2017 Tattoo# 745

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178604 Data Ratio

YON Future Focus T219 Sire: YON Future Focus Y55 YON H02 L96 Connealy Confidence 0100 Dam: SAF CAM Confidence 45 GAR-CAM Predestined A934

BW 75 WW 634 YW 930 IMF 4.13 BF 0.34 REA 12.30 FS 5.5

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 11 0.3 49 88 15.0 22.0 26.0 0.83 0.57 15% 30% 2% 15% 40%

$W 42

101 100 112 114 99

$B 111

Top 15% for Calving Ease Direct, Marbling and $G. Heifer Bull.

Lot 8

9 Strickland Final Answer 7450 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 10-12-2017 Tattoo# 7450 S A V Final Answer 0035 Sire: YON Final Answer A53 Yon Witch Y362 Connealy Uptown 098E Dam: SAF Uptown Rita 450 GNF Rita 909 9i28 BW

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178607 Data Ratio BW 68 92 WW 613 97 YW 910 IMF 2.62 71 BF 0.31 103 REA 12.50 101 FS 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W 13 0.3 54 89 12.0 29.0 29.0 0.39 0.43 57 10% 20% 45% 15% 15% 25% Top 10% CED, 15% BW, 25% $W.

Lot 9

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$B 100

Strickland PB Black Angus Bulls

10 Strickland Confidence Plus41 PB Black Angus Owner: Strickland Angus Farm AAA# 19178602 DOB: 08-29-2017 Tattoo# 741

DDC

Data Ratio

Connealy Confidence 0100 Sire: Connealy Confidence Plus Elbana Of Conanga 1209

BW 82 106 WW 627 99 YW 1040 IMF 4.28 116 BF 0.32 107 REA 11.80 95 FS 6.5

G A R Predestined Dam: SAF Barbaramere MPD 221 J N EXT Barbaramere 3592 CED 5

Lot 10

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 2.9 54 99 9.0 28.0 45.0 0.80 0.79 45% 35% 45% 20% 30% 20% 15%

$W 44

Top 20% for Marbling, Ribeye, $G and $B.

11 Strickland Commando 75 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 08-29-2017 Tattoo# 75

DDC

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178598

EF Complement 8088 Sire: EF Commando 1356 River Bend Young Lucy W1470 G A R Predestined Dam: G A R - CAM Predestined A934 RFMR Grid Maker F507

Data Ratio BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

70 91 575 91 980 4.06 110 0.25 83 12.9 104 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W 12 0.1 46 80 0.15 7.0 14.0 26.0 27.0 0.88 0.61 49 10% 25% 4% 30% 15% 35% 45%

Lot 11

$B 107

Top 25% for Calving Ease Direct, Birthweight, Marbling and $G. Heifer Bull.

12 Strickland Commando 7421 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm Tattoo# 7421 DOB: 09-02-2017 DDC

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178600

EF Complement 8088 Sire: EF Commando 1366 Riverbend Young Lucy W1470 G A R Predestined Dam: SAF GPD Barb 421 J N EXT Barbaramere 3592

EF Commando 1366 - A.I. Sire of lots 6, 11 and 12.

$B 151 15%

Data Ratio BW 72 97 WW 665 105 YW 950 IMF 3.77 102 BF 0.27 90 REA 12.40 100 FS 5.5

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W $B 7 1.5 54 89 12 28 33.0 0.87 0.55 53 124 45% 45% 15% 20% 15% 45% 35% 45% Should be safe to use on Heifers.

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Strickland PB Black Angus and SimAngus Bulls

13 Strickland Final Answer 743 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 09-29-2017 Tattoo# 743 S A V Final Answer 0035 Sire: YON Final Answer A53 YON Witch Y362 YON Future Focus Y55 Dam: SAF Etarre Future Focus 242 SAF MOB Etarre Scot 032

Strickland Barn Construction - Cade driving Lift, Joe on platform.

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178606 Data Ratio BW 75 97 WW 627 99 YW 885 IMF 3.81 103 BF 0.25 83 REA 10.10 81 FS 5.5

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W 12 0.0 52 89 13 29 25.0 0.73 0.21 53 10% 20% 50% 10% 15% 25% 35% Top 25% for Calving Ease Direct, Birthweight, Marbling and $G. Heifer Bull.

14 Strickland Final Answer 729 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm Tattoo# 729 DOB: 12-07-2016 S A V Final Answer 0035 Sire: YON Final Answer A53 YON Witch Y362 G A R Predestined Dam: YON Erroline YON Erroline U238

$B 103

PB Black Angus AAA# 19178615 Data Ratio BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

68 710 1125

97 97

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CED 10

Lot 14

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W $B 1.0 46 80 0.27 26 8 29 29.0 0.89 0.35 56 108 50% 35% 30% 15% 10% 20% 25% 15% 2% 30% 15% Top 2% for Ribeye, Top 15% for RADG, Marbling, $G, $B and $YG.

15 Strickland All Around E2 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 09-01-2017 Tattoo# E2 WS Beef King W107 Sire: WS All-Around Z35 CDI Ms High Roller 39W Meldons Objective 218 Dam: SAF Barbs Objective 011 S A F Barbaramere SB 701

50% SM - 50% AN ASA# 3468861

Homo Black & Polled

Data Ratio

BW 78 WW 700 YW 1070 IMF 3.13 BF 0.21 REA 11.78 FS 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API 13 0.7 79 120 0.25 12.4 7.7 22.3 37.4 0.48 0.45 145 35% 10% 10% 25% 35% 30% 50% 20% 20% 15%

Lot 15

Top 5% TI, 15% WW and API. Top 20% CW and Marbling.

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TI 82 5%

Strickland SimAngus Bulls

16 Strickland Niteride E515 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 09-06-2017 Tattoo# E515 GW Premium Beef 021TS Sire: J BAR J Nightride 225Z J BAR J Miss ND 793X Clantons T18 Trademark Dam: C Trademark C15 S A F Miss ELG GM 7141

5/8 SM - 3/8 AN ASA# 3464719

Homo BLK & Polled

Data Ratio

BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

70 605 895 2.14 0.18 12.2 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 14 -0.7 62 95 0.21 12.4 7.4 16.8 31.6 0.51 0.66 136 75 25% 25% 35% 35% 45% 15% 45% 25% 30%

Lot 16

Top 25% CED, BW, Marb and API. Should be safe to use on heifers.

17 Strickland Manifest E733 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm Tattoo# E733 DOB: 09-20-2017 Nichols Manifest T79 Sire: CVLS Manifest 253Z Diamond D Hum-11G 2X Meldons Objective 218 Dam: SAF MOB Regal 210 SAF M Predestined 910 CED 12

1/2 SM - 1/2 AN ASA# 3464713

Homo BLK & Polled

Data Ratio

BW 72 WW 640 YW 930 IMF 1.63 BF 0.17 REA 10.94 FS 6

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 0.6 66 105 0.25 10 8 23 34.2 0.38 0.49 129 72 50% 40% 25% 25% 45% 35% 35% 40% 40%

Lot 17

18 Strickland Answer E673 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 11-19-2017 Tattoo# E673 S A V Final Answer 0035 Sire: YON Final Answer A53 YON Witch Y362 TNT Top Gun R244 Dam: BLDSR X-673 BLDSR MS Nophalt M-774

1/2 SM - 1/2 AN ASA# 3464715

Homo Black & Polled

Data Ratio

BW 78 WW 625 YW 875 IMF 3.03 BF 0.2 REA 11.01 FS 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 12 1.7 72 113 0.25 10.8 6.9 24.7 33.6 0.36 0.29 129 74 50% 25% 20% 25% 45% 25% 35% 40% 40% 30%

Lot 18

Top 25% WW, YW, RADQ. Top 30% TI.

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Strickland and Cope - 2 Year Old SimAngus and PB Simmental Bulls

19 Strickland Answer D99 Owner: Strickland Angus Farm DOB: 12-16-2016 Tattoo# D99

1/2 SM - 1/2 AN ASA# 3464716

Homo BLK & Polled

Data Ratio

S A V Final Answer 0035 Sire: YON Final Answer A53 YON Witch Y362

BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

TNT Top Gun R244 Dam: BLDSR X-673 BLDSR MS Nophalt M-774

74 675 895 2.14 0.18 12.2 6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 13 0.9 70 110 0.25 10.8 7.5 25.1 33.6 0.36 0.29 131 74 40% 30% 30% 25% 30% 25% 35% 40% 35% 30%

Lot 19

Two year old SimAngus. Top 30% WW, YW, ADG, CW and TI.

20 JRC Upgrade 2E Owner: JRC Simmental Tattoo# 2E DOB: 01-08-2017 S A V Resource 1441 Sire: C-514 BLDSR T-273 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Dam: A-239 Miss BEEF S232

3/4 SM - 1/4 AN ASA# 3213613

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

CED 10

Lot 20

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 1.4 65 106 0.26 9 4 23 38.4 0.17 0.83 50% 35% 20% 40% 20% 15% Ranks in the top 20% for ADG, CW and REA.

21 JRC Cowforce 38E Owner: JRC Simmentals Tattoo# 38E DOB: 02-28-2017 Hooks Shear Force 38K Sire: DRG Shear Force 14A DRG Destiny 6Z Clantons T18 Trademark Dam: DRG Lady 1C Clantons 689F Ladysday

90 573 874

5.8 API 115

TI 66

PB Simmental ASA# 3290625

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

76 678 918

5.9

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 12 -0.2 71 104 0.22 15.1 6.2 24.6 24.0 0.20 0.83 141 78 25% 15% 40% 45% 5% 35% 25% 15% 50% 15% 10%

Lot 21

Ranks in the top 25% or higher for CED, BW, DOC, MM, Marb, API and TI. A definite "Age Advantaged" bull who will be 21 months old on sale day and ready for heavy service.

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JRC Angus Farm and Cattle Services

JRC Angus Farm and Cattle Services owned and operated by Jason and Robin Cope, began in August 2012. Our goal has been to raise quality registered and commercial cattle providing something for all types of cattle operations.

In 2015, our focus shifted to improving genetics and producing high quality bulls and replacement heifers for the commercial and purebred cattlemen.

JRC Cattle is a registered brand with the State of Georgia. We now produce Registered Angus, Registered Simmental and Sim-Angus cattle. The Herd is enrolled in the American Angus Association and American Simmental Association’s Total Herd Enrollment. We utilize the FIRM program, AAA and ASA databases for recording data on the herd to insure continued improvement.

Artificial Insemination has become the focus of our breeding program in order to improve on calving ease, efficient growth and marbling. We are both certified in Artificial Insemination and as BQA producers. Jason attended the International Embryo Transfer school in Mississippi taught by Dr. Peter Elsden.

We are excited to have the opportunity to consign to the Strickland-Driggers Bull Sale to begin show casing the products of our management program. We strive to produce high quality bulls to improve any cow herd. Thank you for considering JRC Cattle Services for your next herd sire.

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JRC Angus and Boyett Farms - Purebred Angus Bulls

22 JRC Warlock Owner: JRC Simmentals DOB: 09-08-2017 Tattoo# 15E

Commercial Angus

ASA# 3369880

Homo Black & Polled

C R A Bextor 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R Prophet G A R Objective 1885

BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

S A V Net Worth 4200 Dam: Yon Witch X186 Yon Witch T179

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 16 -1.0 73 117 0.27 13.9 9.6 23.7 40.0 1.12 0.18 10% 20% 25% 15% 15% 20% 10% 35% 15% 1%

Lot 22

77 443 985

ET ET

6 API 152 5%

TI 83 4%

Lot 22 is a frozen embryo bull our of our donor cow Yon Witch X186. Due to hide color rules of the American Angus Association, he won't be able to sell as a Reg. Angus. Therefore, he is sold with his American Simmental Association EPDs and numbers. You can see that he ranks in the top in every trait.

23 JRC Yahoo 67 Owner: JRC Angus DOB: 09-11-2017 Tattoo# 12E

PB Black Angus AAA# 19213055

Homo Black & Polled

Baldridge Waylon W34 Sire: Baldridge Yahoo Y58 Baldridge Forever Lady T269 Mr. Trav of Westwood 80 Dam: MS Westwood 67 MS T183 of Westwood 62

BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 8 0.3 40 75 0.18 7.0 10.0 23.0 22.0 0.89 0.26 35% 30% 35% 15%

Lot 23

5.4 $W 41

$B 103

Don't let the numbers fool you. He outgrew his peers on less feed at our farm.

24 Boyett All In 1732 Owner: Boyett Farms Tattoo# 1732 DOB: 09-04-2017 A A R Ten X 7008 S A Sire: Deer Valley All In Dear Valley Rita 0274 G A R Predestined Dam: Callaways Rita 1801 G A R Retail Product T385

Lot 24

71 568 940

PB Black Angus AAA# 19148726

Homo BLK & Polled BW 68 WW 492 YW 959 IMF 3.79 100 BF 0.29 100 REA 11.90 100 FS 5.3

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA $W $B 10 0.7 62 107 13 26 31.0 0.86 0.52 57 127 20% 35% 20% 25% 10% 30% 15% 50% 25% 40% Ranks in the top 25% for CED, WW, YW, CEM, Marb, $W and $B.

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Boyett Farms began in 1979 with the construction of its first two poultry houses.

In 1989, we added a small stocker operation and converted this to a brood cow operation in 1993. Today, Boyett Farms consist of eight poultry houses and a brood and seedstock operation of Angus and Simangus cattle owned by Anthony and Donna, Landon and Tori and four of the most beautiful herdsman a farm could ask for, Sarah Beth, Anna, Landry and Gintry.

Since 1990, artificial insemination and embryo transfer has become an extensive part of our breeding program. Our emphasis on calving ease, rapid growth and carcass merit is evident in our herd.

This is the 4th year that Boyett Farms has been asked to partner with our good friends, the Strickland’s and the Driggers to bring you an offering of cattle to take your program to the next level. We believe you will see for yourself on December 8th. We would love to help you find that bull that works best for you.

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Boyett - SimAngus Bulls

25 Boyett Shear Force E58 Owner: Boyett Farms DOB: 10-15-2017 Tattoo# E58 DDP

3/8 SM - 5/8 AN ASA# 3452525

Homo BLK & Polled

Hooks Shear Force 38K Sire: DRG Shear Force 14A DRG Destiny 6Z Boyett New Design 5050 1133 Dam: Boyett Heather 1244 Boyett Heather 901

BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

69 637 1032 3.87 118 0.19 112 13.9 112 5.5

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 15 -1.5 66 102 0.22 14.0 6.9 26.9 27.7 0.66 0.67 149 81 20% 15% 45% 45% 50% 20% 45% 15% 4% 45% 10% 10%

Lot 25

Ranks in the top 10% for All Purpose Index, Terminal Index and Marbling.

Ranks in the top 20% for Calving Ease Direct, Birth Weight & Docility.

You will find very little to fault this bull on.

26 Boyett All Purpose E43 Owner: Boyett Farms Tattoo# E43 DOB: 08-30-2017 DDP

Connealy In Sure 8524 Sire: All Purpose 3-12 Damar Kristan Y164 DRG Shear Force 14A Dam: Boyett Lady C920 Bricton Lady 1165

Lot 26

1/2 SM - 1/2 AN ASA# 3452524

Homo BLK & Polled

BW 68 WW 492 YW 865 IMF 3.63 111 BF 0.16 94 REA 11.02 89 FS 5.3

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API 16 -1.3 69 106 0.23 20 8 25 33.3 0.66 0.73 163 10% 20% 35% 35% 40% 1% 20% 25% 35% 4% 30% 2% Ranks in the top 20% for Calving Ease Direct, Birth Weight, Docility, Maternal Calving Ease, Marbling, API and TI. Ranks in the top 35% for Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, CW and REA.

Boyett Ten X E70 27 Owner: Boyett Farms DOB: 09-11-2017 Tattoo# E70 MYTTY In Focus Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 S A A A R Lady Kelton 5551 GW Lucky Man 644N Dam: DRG Lucky Dana 56U SCSF Dana N024

1/2 SM - 1/2 AN ASA# 3452522

Homo Black & Polled BW 71 WW 568 YW 940 IMF 3.57 109 BF 0.16 94 REA 11.38 92 FS 5.4

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API 14 -0.6 70 119 0.30 13.0 9.1 23.4 43.5 0.58 0.65 147 30% 25% 30% 15% 4% 30% 15% 40% 10% 10% 45% 10%

Lot 27

Ranks in the top 30% for CED, BW, WW, YW, ADG, Docility, CEM, CW, Marbling, API and TI. Heifer bull.

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TI 85 3%

TI 83 5%

Boyett Farms and Driggers Simmental Farm - Purebred Simmental and Simangus Bulls

28 Boyett Shear Force E26 Owner: Boyett Farms DOB: 10-01-2017 Tattoo# E26 DDP

Hooks Shear Force 38K Sire: DRG Shear Force 14A DRG Destiny 6Z GW Lucky Man 644N Dam: DRG Lucky Ashley 73U DRG Ashley N19

PB Simmental ASA# 3452523

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 13 0.0 70 107 0.23 14.2 7.6 25.1 27.9 0.31 0.79 15% 15% 45% 35% 35% 10% 15% 20% 4%

Lot 28

API 151 3%

TI 80 10%

Ranks in the top 20% for CED, BW, DOC, CEM, MM, Marb, API and TI. Should be considered safe to use on heifers.

29 DRG Shear Force 6E Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm DOB: 08-17-2017 Tattoo# 6E DDP

Hooks Shear Force 38K Sire: DRG Shear Force 14A DRG Destiny 6Z SRS Right-On 22R Dam: Woodlawn Polka NLC Thistle T91

Lot 29

70 588 993 2.01 61 0.15 88 13.2 107 5.5

PB Simmental ASA# 3293221

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA 13 0.2 68 105 0.23 15.8 7.0 30.4 16.3 0.29 0.80 15% 20% 50% 40% 35% 3% 25% 3% 5%

71 614 1095 3.2 0.17 15.8 5.9 API 151 3%

TI 79 10%

Heifer bull plus! Will add extra thickness, growth and carcass qualities to his offspring. Ranks in the top 25% for eight traits; CED, BW, DOC, CEM, MM, Marb. API and TI. One of our very best overall calves produced in 2017.

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DRG Prophet 11E

Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm Tattoo# 11E DOB: 09-01-2017 C R A Bextor 872 5205 608 Sire: G A R Prophet G A R Objective 1885 Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676 Dam: ANDJ Miss Kitten PMS Miss Kitty 407U

1/2 SM - 1/2 AN ASA# 3305184

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

75 591 1108 3.75 0.28 12.7 6.1

CED 11

Lot 30

ET ET

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 0.1 73 112 0.25 9 7 23 50.3 0.83 1.00 150 88 40% 20% 20% 25% 50% 45% 2% 1% 4% 10% 1% We purchased 11E as a frozen embryo. His dam is an excellent donor cow and G A R Prophet needs no introduction among serious cattlemen. Ranking in the top 20% or better for all growth and carcass traits. Top 1% Marbling and top 4% for Ribeye area. This bull will sire heavy weaning calves with great carcass!

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Driggers Simmental Farm Driggers Simmental Farm began in 1989 with the purchase of 7 open purebred Simmental heifers. They were yellow and white spotted and as big as some horses. We joined the American Simmental Association that year and went to artificial insemination school. We thought the world was ours to conquer. Little did we know at that time that breeding good seedstock cattle was not an overnight deal, but in fact a lifelong love affair. Fast forward almost 30 years and what do we find?

Still producing Simmental cattle, but now with an infusion of Angus and the cattle are all solid color, all polled and mostly black. We hope that we have learned a thing or two about the cattle industry and the Simmental breed of cattle. Sometimes, we feel like the more that we learn, the more that we realize that we haven’t learned a whole lot after all.

Nowadays, our cattle are fairly moderate framed, all polled, predominantly Simmental crossed to varying degrees with Angus, have much better carcass qualities than in 1989 and we believe are much better cattle in general.

It has always from the very beginning been our goal to produce bulls for our customers that will work for them and that will help improve their profit margin in the cattle business. We believe that cattle that excel for convenience traits are worth more to today’s cattle producer. Average age of today’s cattlemen is approaching 60 years old. Therefore, easy calving cattle with good gentle dispositions are worth more. Cattle that are adapted to our environment (Heat, humidity and insects galore!) are more profitable and just do better down here. We strive to raise seedstock bulls for our customers that meet all the above criteria and that still grow fast and efficiently to harvest and that produce a satisfying meal for all our ultimate customers, the beef consumers of the world.

In 2018, we decided to DNA test our entire cowherd, to verify the parentage of each cow as well as to make the EPD’s and Indexes more accurate for each animal. We also DNA tested each of our sale bulls so that the EPD’s have the accuracy of a bull that had sired 20 or more calves, rather than a virgin bull with no progeny records. You can have more confidence in our bull offering, knowing that they are who they are supposed to be. Please call with any questions. We welcome your visit.

Jessie & Sherry Driggers 19

Driggers SimAngus Bulls

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DRG Marshall 2E

Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm DOB: 08-12-2017 Tattoo# 2E GW Premium Beef 021TS Sire: GW Marshall 756A GW Miss Predestined 255Y Thomas Grade Up 6849 Dam: DRG Destiny 5B PMS Destinys Child 17L

1/2 SM - 1/2 AN ASA# 3281150

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

77 667 1131 3.87 100 0.21 100 14.2 100 6.1

CED 9

Lot 31 Lot 31

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 2.1 79 125 0.29 15 6 23 44.0 0.70 0.54 145 86 10% 5% 10% 10% 40% 10% 3% 10% 2% One of our absolute top performers from the 2017 calf crop. He will be 1400 lbs. plus on sale day and ready to go to work breeding cows. His dam is in the top 3% of our cowherd for total production with a 353 day calving interval on 4 calves.

Full brother to the 2nd high selling lot in the 2016 sale. You won't go wrong here.

32 DRG Cowboy Cut 12E Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm DOB: 09-03-2017 Tattoo# 12E Triple C Singletary 53H Sire: CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z CCR Ms. 4045 Time 7322T Thomas Grade Up 6849 Dam: DRG Nancy Up 3B DRG Lucky Nancy 50U CED 10

Lot 32

3/4 SM - 1/4 AN ASA# 3305186

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

74 585 1061 2.57 100 0.32 100 11.8 100 6.1

BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API 0.9 73 107 0.21 14.6 7.3 27.6 25.9 0.60 0.68 144 20% 35% 15% 35% 10% 10% 40% 15%

TI 83 5%

Lot 32 is out of a very successful flush that we made from one of our top cows.

We chose to flush her to the Genex sire CCR Cowboy Cut, and we think it turned out very well. We liked the resulting calves so well, that we are retaining Lot 32's full brother as a herdsire. Growth, carcass and maternal excellence here!

DRG Shear Surprise 13E 33 Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm DOB: 09-05-2017 Tattoo# 13E Hooks Shear Force 38K Sire: DRG Shear Force 14A DRG Destiny 6Z KATS The Observer A03 Dam: DKC Red Rose Surprise MTTY Moo 019X

5/8 SM - 3/8 AN ASA# 3290324

Hetero BLK & Polled BW 76 WW 603 YW 1058 IMF 3.1 100 BF 0.22 100 REA 17.01 100 FS 5.1

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 12 0.4 68 102 0.22 13.5 6.3 23.3 11.7 0.41 0.91 134 76 50% 50% 40% 45% 50% 20% 40% 30% 10% 30% 20%

Lot 33

Wait until you see this guy in person. The picture just doesn't do him justice. One of the thickest meat wagons of a bull that we have ever produced! If you like your cattle moderate framed and loaded with muscle and meat, you will like him on sale day! Most all his EPDs are in the top 50% to boot. Gentle as a kitten too!

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Driggers SimAngus Bulls

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DRG Substance 18E

Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm DOB: 10-09-2017 Tattoo# 18E GW Premium Beef 021TS Sire: GW-WBF Substance 820Y GW Miss Maternal 558P Turnpike Exactly 5114 Dam: DRG Cloud Nine 11X WLE Cloud Nine S1361

Lot 33

5/8 SM - 3/8 AN ASA# 3303181

Homo BLK & Polled

BW 68 WW 560 YW 987 IMF 3.05 100 BF 0.21 100 REA 12.96 100 FS 5.5

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 15 0.9 67 106 0.24 16 9 24 32.4 0.47 0.72 141 77 20% 45% 35% 35% 10% 15% 35% 40% 20% 35% 20% 20% Lot 33's Dam has been a very consistent producer for us. She is sired by the high indexing bull from the 2007 Tifton Bull Test and out of a cow that we purchased from the Pineridge Simmental dispersal sale. Sired by the Select Sires bull GWWBF Substance, he has consistently good EPDs across the board! Take him home.

34 DRG Providence 27E Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm DOB: 12-31-2017 Tattoo# 27E Hooks Shear Force 38K Sire: DRG Shear Force 14A DRG Destiny 6Z PVF-J 4P14 HYB Rookie Dam: DRG Hillary 4A MPF Ms. Hillary

5/8 SM - 3/8 AN ASA# 3355187

Homo Black & Polled BW 72 WW 581 YW 865 IMF 3.86 100 BF 0.21 100 REA 11.73 100 FS 5.6

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 12 -0.2 65 99 0.22 10.9 6.7 24.7 21.0 0.38 0.78 141 74 50% 35% 50% 50% 50% 45% 25% 35% 25% 20% 30%

DRG Shear Force 14A - Sire of Lot 34 and many other lots in the sale.

Lot 34 may be the youngest bull in the sale, but certainly worthy of your consideration on sale day. His dam has produced 3 previous bulls that have sold through the sale and all have gone on to do well for their new owners. Sired by DRG Shear Force 14A, he has the genetics to make you money. Look him up on sale day.

35 DRG Prophet 28E Owner: Driggers Simmental Farm DOB: 09-29-2017 Tattoo# 28E G A R Prophet Sire: JRC Prophet 186-5 Yon Witch X186 DRG Shear Force 14A Dam: DRG Hillary 12C MPF Hillary R134

3/8 SM - 5/8 AN ASA# 3413080

Homo BLK & Polled BW WW YW IMF BF REA FS

74 522 975 3.02 100 0.18 100 10.8 100 5.9

CED BW WW YW ADG DOC CEM MM CW Marb REA API TI 15 -0.9 64 99 0.22 11.7 9.3 18.7 33.0 0.73 0.41 149 79 15% 25% 50% 50% 45% 10% 35% 2% 10% 10%

G A R Prophet - Sire of Lot 30 and Grandsire of Lot 35.

Lot 35 was a bit camera shy on picture day and we couldn't get a good photo for the catalog, but you will like him on sale day. He is a definite heifer bull with high maternal value too. Breed all your heifers to him and keep the replacements.

With both DRG Shear Force 14A and G A R Prophet in his pedigree, you win!

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Strickland Commercial Angus Bred Heifers

Lot # 40 41 43 44 45 46

Tag # 616 653 710 7310 7169 759

DOB Dec 2017 Dec 2017 Mar 2018 Mar 2018 Apr 2018 Mar 2018

Bred To: YON South Edisto E239 YON South Edisto E239 YON South Edisto E239 YON South Edisto E239 YON South Edisto E239 YON South Edisto E239

Projected Due Date Dec-18 Dec-18 Feb-19 Feb-19 Feb-19 Mar-19

YON South Edisto E239 - Service Sire of Bred Heifers

CED BW WW YW DOC CW MARB RE $W $G $B

AAA# 18565074

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EPD's 16 -1.1 46 88 18 26 1.3 0.43 52 55 127

The Rules Of Yearling Bull Management When it comes to buying bulls, a diligent amount of time spent studying performance data, EPDs, pedigrees and other pertinent info is warranted as sire selection is the most important tool for making genetic progress in the herd. Of equal importance, however, is the care and management of the newly acquired bull, says Scott P. Greiner, Virginia Tech Extension animal scientist.

Greiner says proper management and nutrition are essential for bulls to perform satisfactorily during the breeding season.

Particularly with yearling bulls, management prior to, during and after the first breeding season is particularly important, he says.

Prior to the breeding season. Many newly purchased yearling bulls are coming off a performance test that provided a high plane of nutrition, so their diet’s energy level should gradually be reduced to prevent excessive fat deposition. Do this by restricting intake of high-energy grain supplements, in conjunction with supplying a total diet lower in energy content (primarily forage), he says.

Young bulls should be managed to be a body condition score 6 at turn-out. This will give him adequate energy reserves for the breeding season. Yearling bulls can be expected to lose 100 lbs. or more during the course of the breeding season.

Acquiring a new yearling bull at least 60 to 90 days prior to the breeding season is critical from several aspects. First, this leaves ample time for the new bull to get adjusted to the feed and environment of his new home, as well as an opportunity for several new bulls to be comingled for a period of time prior to turnout.

Second, adequate exercise, in combination with proper nutrition, is essential to "harden" up these bulls prior to the breeding season. A facility for the newly acquired bull that allows for ample exercise will help create bulls that are physically fit for the breeding season.

A bull’s nutrition will be dependent on his body condition. Yearling bulls are still developing and should be targeted to gain 2-2½ lbs./day from a year of age through the breeding season. Bulls weighing about 1,200 lbs. will consume 25-30 lbs./day of dry matter. This intake may consist of high-quality pasture, plus 12 lbs. corn; grass legume hay, plus 12 lbs. of corn; or 80 lbs. of corn silage and 2 lbs. of protein supplement. Provide adequate clean water, and a complete mineral free-choice.

Prior to the breeding season, all bulls should receive a breeding soundness exam (BSE) to assure fertility. In fact, all working bulls should have an annual BSE. Because a variety of factors may affect bull fertility, it’s smart to retest young bulls before the breeding season even if it has only been a few months since their pre-sale BSE. Management during the breeding season. Breed young bulls for a maximum of 60 days in order to prevent overuse, severe weight loss and reduced libido. Severe weight loss can impair future growth and development, and reduce his lifetime usefulness.

When practical, supplementing young bulls with grain during the breeding season will reduce excessive weight loss.

In single-sire situations, young bulls can normally breed a number of females about equal to their age in months. Thus, a newly purchased, 18-month-old bull could be placed with 18 cows or heifers.

Bulls used together in multiple-sire breeding pastures should be of similar age and size. Young bulls can’t compete with older bulls in the same breeding pasture.

A common practice is to rotate bulls among different breeding pastures every 21 to 28 days to decrease the breeding pressure on a single bull. Some producers use older bulls early in the breeding season and replace them with young bulls.

The appropriate bull-to-female ratio will vary from one operation to the next based on bull age, condition, fertility and libido.

Other factors include the size of the breeding pasture, available forage supply, length of the breeding season and number of bulls with a group of cows.

Observe bulls closely to monitor their breeding behavior and libido to ensure they’re servicing and settling cows. Additionally, observe the cowherd to monitor their estrous cycles. Many females coming back into heat may be the result of an infertile or subfertile bull. All bulls should be monitored for injury or lameness that may compromise their breeding capability.

Management after the breeding season. Following breeding season, young bulls need a relatively high plane of nutrition to replenish their condition and meet demands for their continued growth. Yearling bulls should be maintained in a separate lot from mature bulls, so these additional nutritional requirements can be provided.

The body condition and projected mature size of the bull will determine his nutrient requirements during the nine months following the breeding season. Be sure to isolate bulls from cows after the breeding season, and provide winter cover from extreme weather that may cause frostbite to the scrotum resulting in decreased fertility.

All herd bulls should receive breeding soundness exams (BSE) to assure fertility on an annual basis. Assess the bull battery well in advance of the breeding season, so that new herd sires can be acquired in a timely fashion.

-- Scott P. Greiner, Virginia Tech Extension

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The Jim Strickland Family will be donating the entire sale proceeds from one of our sale bulls to the Tattnall County Young Farmers Association.

Doc always wanted young people to get involved in agriculture and was always ready to help in any way he could. He liked nothing better than a good livestock event. He loved life and he especially loved young people.

Some of Doc’s quotations “If they work hard enough with their livestock project, they won’t have enough energy left to get into much trouble.”

“Raise that bid on up there, it’s going for the best cause in the world.”

“How one handles competition is a big part of growing up.”

The Strickland Family asks for your continued support in promoting the future of agriculture.

Strickland - Driggers Bull Sale 3649 Hugh Driggers Road Glennville, GA 30427

The sale site is located in Tattnall County about 0.4 miles north of Glennville on the east side of Highway 301. Watch for signs with directions to the sale.