57th Annual Registered Angus Production Sale
Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:00 pm CST
Burwell Livestock Market | Burwell, NE
2025 Dethlefs/Treffer/C1 Bull Sale
As we prepare for our 57th Annual Production sale, it is time to think of all the things that made it possible for this event to happen. First off, a big thank you to all our past customers. There are some of you that have bought bulls from us for over 30 years and we look forward to meeting new customers as well. Our operations are quite similar as they are all family operated. From handling our cattle on a daily basis we are thankful to have everyone pitch in to make this happen.
The yearling bulls were developed at the Darr Bull Facility on a high roughage ration to test thier pasture with minimal grain and are in range condition so they can go out and work hard for you.
The cattle market has been extremely good and looks to stay that way for the future. We have
Dethlefs Angus Ranch
We are pleased to welcome you to the 57th Annual Production Sale and our 3rd year to be a part of this great tradition!
First, we would like to express how grateful we are for all of the people that support us and you (the customers) that believe in the cattle we are producing. To Dethlefs Angus Ranch and Treffer Angus Ranch, thank you for giving us the opportunity to carry on the tradition of raising high quality Angus cattle and that is what we have for you here today.
The bulls on the sale this year have developed really well, averaging over 4 pounds of gain per day on a 122 day test. Each of these bulls were selected after weaning for their structure, weight per day of age, docility and post-weaning performance.
With a record high calf market and low feed prices, times couldn’t be better to be in the cow
Welcome to the Sale!
As always, we appreciate those customers and friends that have been with us for years and even decades and to those that are looking at us as a new genetic source. Current prices for feeders, culls, replacements, you name it, are through the roof and everyone has to feel good about being in the beef business. Let’s enjoy it! As seedstock producers, our goal doesn’t change - to add even
Finally, after that mid-February arctic visitation, I was surprised and pleased with the weather’s 90 degree temp increase. Still we shouldn’t forget that same weather tried to kill us two days before at -30. I intend to be extra thankful for every ray of sunshine, every blade of green grass and every healthy black calf sunning itself on a hillside. Life is good! Treffer Angus Ranch
C1 Cattle - The Johnson’s - Ben, Emily (Dethlefs), Noah and Addilee
2025 Dethlefs/Treffer/C1 Bull Sale
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 1:00 pm
Burwell Livestock Market
| Burwell, NE
The Burwell Livestock Market is located at 401 11th Avenue, Burwell, NE 68823
Auctioneer: Matt Lowery, Burwell, NE | (308) 750-6119
Publication Representatives:
Will Harsh | American Angus Association (740) 272-1386
Cody Nye | Tri State Livestock News & The Fence Post (308) 760-8588
Chris Buetler | Livestock Digital (402) 380-8244
SALE DAY PHONE: (308) 346-4257
BUYERS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE SALE MAY SUBMIT THEIR BIDS TO THE AUCTIONEER, REPRESENTATIVES OR BID ON DVAuction.com.
Terms and Conditions:
Cattle will sell under the Standard Terms and Conditions recommended by the American Angus Association. The terms of the sale are cash. All settlements must made at the close of the auction. Any disputes as to bids shall be settled by the bind purchases to the announcement of the sale and sale price.
Special care has been taken to insure the accuracy in the matter of pedigrees and information included in this catalog, but we are not to be held responsible for any error which may appear and is beyond our control. Corrections that may be discovered prior to the sale will be announced at the time of selling.
Guarantees:
All bulls selling for over $3500 are guaranteed
Herd Health:
live vaccine including IBR, PI3, BRSV, BVD and Pasteurella, as well as, a Clostridial 7-Way/ Haemophilus vaccination. They were poured in the fall with Ivermectin for internal and external parasites. Out-of-state buyers will be furnished with necessary health papers.
Herd Testing:
All the bulls are guranteed free of genetic defects which include AM, NH, CA, DD or free by pedigree.
Semen Testing:
All bulls in the sale have passed a strict breeding soundness exam consisting of semen evaluation for motility, morphology, concentration and presence of WBC’s. They were also checked to be free of penile warts or persistent frenulum.
Volume Discount:
Discounts will be offered at 3% for three bulls, 4% for
us at onset of injury to discuss treatment options. by September 1, 2025. Credit for the amount of purchase price minus $3500 will be applied toward a replacement bull if one is available or applied to a purchase in next year’s sale. The buyer keeps salvage value on the injured bull.
COMPLIMENTARY
Free Delivery:
Bulls will be delivered free of charge in Nebraksa or if you haul sale day, $50 will be deducted per bull.
Nutrition:
The yearling bulls have been housed at the bull development center of Darr Feedlots, Inc. They have been fed a high roughage diet to test their longevity or future use.
2025 Dethlefs/Treffer/C1 Bull Sale
Kenneth “Dutch” & Marian Dethlefs Ravenna, NE | 308-452-4147
Craig & Laurie Dethlefs Ravenna, NE | 308-530-0014 dethlefsangusranch@gmail.com dethlefsangusranch.net
Delores Treffer Broken Bow, NE
Bruce & Christy Treffer Mike & Corlyus Treffer Cozad, NE | 308-325-7463 Gering, NE | 308-631-9120 bctreffer@gmail.com trefferranch.com
Ben & Emily Johnson Mason City, NE | 308-212-0405 c1johnson@hotmail.com c1cattle.com
Reference Sires
Connealy Craftsman | Reg: 20132505
Connealy Commerce | Reg: 20132642
Reference Sires
Connealy Crafstman
Lot 1 | C-1 Craftsman 44
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C-1 Craftsman 44
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/09/24 | Reg: AAA 21028734 | Tattoo: 44
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
AK Stunner G275
C-1 Miss Gammer 12
C-1 Miss Gammer 933
Suggested for use on mature cows. Lots of growth and great carcass numbers on this long-spined, heavy-muscled bull. Great docility and performance gaining 4.95 lbs a day on test.
2
DAR Power Tool 414
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/20/24 | Reg: AAA 21086801 | Tattoo: 414
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Connealy Final Product
DAR Forever Lady 410
DAR Forever Lady 8120
Power Tool is a larger-framed son of Craftsman that is in the top 25% of the breed for BW, WW and YW EPD’s. He is smooth-shouldered, deep-ribbed and out of a great producing old cow.
3
Connealy Craftsman
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/24/24 | Reg: AAA 21028750 | Tattoo: 419
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
EXAR Upshot 0562B
C-1 Bummer Lass 64
BM Bummer Lass 046 46 004
Suggested for use on larger framed heifers or cows. Docile, deep-bodied, powerful son of Craftsman that comes with great shape of muscle. Dam is an extremely deep-bodied daughter of EXAR Upshot with a fantastic udder.
4 C-1 Craftsman 420
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/25/24 | Reg: AAA 21028751 | Tattoo: 420
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
EXAR Upshot 0562B
C-1 Gammer 55
Valley View Gammer 029
For use on mature cows. Moderate framed with added marbling. Should improve carcass grades. Dam is a 10-yearold daughter of Upshot with a perfect udder.
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C-1 Craftsman 422
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/26/24 | Reg: AAA 21028753 | Tattoo: 422
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
EXAR PowerSource 4723B
C-1 Moonshine 820
Valley View Moonshine 019
For use on mature cows. Extremely attractive and long-bodied with great feet and legs. Dam is a great producing cow with a fantastic udder.
6 C-1 Craftsman 423
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/26/24 | Reg: AAA 21028754 | Tattoo: 423
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Connealy Consensus 0728
OA Victoria 1438
SA Victoria 1221
For use on mature cows. Another extremely stylish Craftsman son. Wide from all angles and awesome fronted with a powerful hip.
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Connealy Craftsman
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/09/24 | Reg: AAA 21086987 | Tattoo: 439
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Basin Payweight Plus 6048
Fnl Product Bee KD 303
This is one of the most complete Craftsman sons in the sale. He is a calving ease bull that is long and has excellent natural thickness. He is from a great producing cow family.
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DAR Craftsman Product 437
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/06/24 | Reg: AAA 21086805 | Tattoo: 437
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Connealy Final Product
Fnl Product Alliance KD 347 Burgess Alliance KD 308
Product is most likely the longest sided bull in the sale. He dam. He had excellent ultrasound scans with IMF and REA ratios of 116 and 110 respectively.
10 DAR Craftsman King 444
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/15/24 | Reg: AAA 21086806 | Tattoo: 444
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
SAV Angus Valley 1867
DAR Queen Bee 678
DAR Em’s Queen Bee 402
King is the youngest Craftsman son that is an absolute power house. He is long sided, with excellent thickness over his top and hind quarter. His dam is one of my top producing cows out of Emily’s great 402 cow.
DAR Craftsman Plus 440
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/10/24 | Reg: AAA 21086814 | Tattoo: 440
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
GVC Princess F047 GVC Princess D034
Craftsman Plus has the style and muscle shape that would have made him a tremendous show steer. This calving ease bull is clean fronted, smooth shouldered and thick. I selected his dam from the Green Valley Cattle dispersion.
Lot 10 | DAR Craftsman King 444
Sterling Pacific
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Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/14/24 | Reg: AAA 21086981 | Tattoo: 408
Hoover No Doubt
Baldridge Isabel B082
SAV Angus Valley 1867
DAR Graceful Valley 614
Complete Grace KD 949
and thick. He had one of the top IMF scans and should produce excellent feeder cattle.
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Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/17/24 | Reg: AAA 21086800 | Tattoo: 410
Hoover No Doubt
Baldridge Isabel B082
Woodhill Granite X353-C410
DAR Polly 727
Rt Answer Polly KD 554
through his front end, deep ribbed, long sided with tremendous thickness from end to end. His great producing dam has the best udder in the whole herd. Retaining 1/3 semen interest.
13
Sterling Pacific
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch - Brad and Aliesha Meusch
Birthdate: 01/19/24 | Reg: AAA 21090974 | Tattoo: 413
Hoover No Doubt
Baldridge Isabel B082
Connealy Legendary 644L
DAR Ali’s Blackbird 827
Ali’s Legend puts everything together that you want in a true herd bull. He is big, deep and thick. His dam is a maternal sister to the 2013 Supreme Champion Heifer and 2014 Supreme Champion Bull at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic raised and shown by Aliesha.
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Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/28/24 | Reg: AAA 21097823 | Tattoo: 429
Hoover No Doubt
Baldridge Isabel B082
SAV Renown 3439
Renown Queen Bee KD 815
Traveler Queen Bee KD 815
Here is the deepest bodied bull of the entire sale. He is extremely powerful and was our heaviest weaning and yearling weight bull. He also had the largest REA so if you want a bull to produce a great set of fat steers, here he is.
16
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/23/24 | Reg: AAA 21114863 | Tattoo: 432
Hoover No Doubt
Baldridge Isabel B082
B/D Rice Payday 7005
TAR Payday Ramona TAR New Ramona 0930
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Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/13/24 | Reg: AAA 21086988 | Tattoo: 443
Hoover No Doubt
Baldridge Isabel B082
RB Tour Of Duty 177 Duty Queen KD 718 Lead On Queen KD 925
This is a long sided, deep bodied bull that has excellent natural thickness. His maternal brother went to North Dakota as a top seller from last year’s sale.
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Connealy Commerce
C-1 Commerce 42
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/08/24 | Reg: AAA 21028742 | Tattoo: 42
GAR Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce
Avira of Conanga 814R
Woodhill Reliance C189-E33
Reliance Evergreen KD 1107
Evergreen Kenworth KD 0124
Suggested for use on heifers. Double-digit calving ease on this smooth shouldered, long made bull.
C-1 Commerce 48
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/11/24 | Reg: AAA 21028738 | Tattoo: 48
GAR Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce
Avira of Conanga 814R
GVC Payweight Plus 016G
General Polly KD 9104
Suggested for use on cows. A long, deep bodied herd bull prospect with great muscle shape and oustanding growth. Wide from the rear and extremely stylish. Retaining 1/3 semen interest.
18 C-1 Commerce 424
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/28/24 | Reg: AAA 21028755 | Tattoo: 424
GAR Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce Avira of Conanga 814R
Musgrave 316 Exclusive Exclusive Blackcap KD 213
Industry Blackcap KD 734
Suggested for use on heifers. A double digit calving ease bull with added marbling. Got off to a rough start as a calf, but did well on test, gaining over 4 pounds per day.
Most of the yearling bulls have genomically enhanced EPD’s which provide more accuracy and are parentage tested. The American Angus Association has implemented a program that updates EPD’s weekly. We will have any updated information on our supplement sheet!
Connealy Commerce
20 C-1 Commerce 425
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 02/01/24 | Reg: AAA 21028756 | Tattoo: 425
GAR Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce
Avira of Conanga 814R
OA Cornerstone
OA Prim Lassie 528
OA Prim Lassie 1156
For use on mature cows. Very complete herd sire prospect. Deep, wide and long. Scanned well, ratioing 112 for REA.
21 Treffer Commerce 431
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/25/24 | Reg: AAA 21115038 | Tattoo: 431
GAR Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce
Avira of Conanga 814R
E&B Plus One
TAR Plus One Dee 113
TAR Final Dee 311
Commerce son that checks nearly every box. Plenty of performance with top 20% WW and YW EPDs. Marbling and ribeye ratios of 119 and 114 respectively. His dam is maternal sister to Lot 51. Dam has 2 calves at 102 WW.
22 Treffer Commerce 442
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/26/24 | Reg: AAA 21115293 | Tattoo: 442
GAR Sunbeam
Connealy Commerce
Avira of Conanga 814R
D-D Motive 54
TAR Motive Dee 787
TAR Final Dee 311
A favorite since birth with performance, lots of muscle
and very good feet and legs. Dam is from the Dee family like Lots 21 and 51. Recommended for heifers and cows. Dam has 5 calves with 103 average wean ratio.
Lot 20 | C-1 Commerce 425
Lot 22 | Treffer Commerce 442
Myers Fair-N-Square
Lot 24 | Treffer Fairtime 416
23
Treffer Four Square 410
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/17/24 | Reg: AAA 21154300 | Tattoo: 410
Woodhill Blueprint
Myers Miss Beauty M136
LD Capitalist 316
TAR Capital Tune 811
TAR Final Tune 314
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Treffer Fairtime 416
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/20/24 | Reg: AAA 21115234 | Tattoo: 416
Woodhill Blueprint
Myers Miss Beauty M136
B/D Rice Payday 7005
TAR Designer Tune 0638
Herd bull look on a long-spined, powerfully made Fair-NSquare son. A clear choice to use on cows. Dam has 4 wean ratios at 104. None of our cattle receive creep feed and no breeding pasture.
Fair N Square, Crown Point, Patriarch, Man in Black
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Treffer Fairtime 440
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/25/24 | Reg: AAA 21115253 | Tattoo: 440
Woodhill Blueprint
Myers Miss Beauty M136
Kesslers Frontman R001
TFR Eileenmere 0440
A good one to use on heifers, out of a 9 year old dam that has 8 at 101.
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Treffer Patriarch 446
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/29/24 | Reg: AAA 21113853 | Tattoo: 446
SS Niagara Z29
Tehama Patriarch F028
Tehama Elite Blackbird D826
Treffer Safeguard 438
TAR Safe Orphankist 835
TAR All Orphankist 0910
Our only Patriarch son. For a calving ease bull, he’s exceptionally high volume and soft in his look. Top performer. It wasn’t the target but he gained over 5 pounds per day on test.
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C-1 Agent J 416
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/21/24 | Reg: AAA 21028747 | Tattoo: 416
Bar R Jet Black 5063
LAR Man In Black
JMB Maxine TG 2131
OA Western Cut 1186
OA Delia 185
this son of Man in Black. Dam is a great producing cow with a weaning ratio of 4 at 101.
26 C-1 Crown Point 41
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/07/24 | Reg: AAA 21028768 | Tattoo: 41
DL Dually
Ruth S S D180
Woodhill Reliance C189-E33 Reliance Evergreen KD 1121
DAR Evergreen 857
Suggested for use on heifers. He is moderate framed with a great natural thickness throuh his top and into his hip. Double digit calving ease, negative birthweight with some added growth.
Lot 27 | Treffer Patriarch 446
Magnum & Square B True North
Magnum Forefront KD 422
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/24/24 | Reg: AAA 21086982 | Tattoo: 422
Mead Magnitude
SAV Magnum 1335
SAV Emblynette 9023
Connealy Forefront Forefront Polly KD 053
Pedigree Polly KD 803
This is the only bull out of Magnum in the sale but he’s a good one. He is in the top 15% of the breed for WW and YW EPDs. We kept several Magnum daugthers for replacements.
31 Treffer North 414
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/19/24 | Reg: AAA 21149130 | Tattoo: 414
SAV Rainfall 6846
Square B True North 8052
Elbanna of Conanga 1209
Sitz Stellar 726D
TAR SS Brandy 218
TAR Brandy 911
depth of side. Recommended to use on heifers. His Stellar dam was a heifer that’s off to a great start with this bull’s 115 weaning ratio.
30 Treffer North 401
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/13/24 | Reg: AAA 21113441 | Tattoo: 401
SAV Rainfall 6846
Square B True North 8052 Elbanna of Conanga 1209
B/D Rice Payday 9043
TAR Sub Ramona 605
True North bull out of a nice heifer. His claim to fame will be the low birthweight and calving ease genetics he offers. Does have a spot in his eye.
Lot 31 | Treffer North 414
Lot 13 and the Reserve Champion Angus Heifer at the 2025 NCC share the same grand dam, DAR Ali’s Blackbird 827!
Upscale, Surpass & Rowden
32 Treffer Upscale 408
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/18/24 | Reg: AAA 21113386 | Tattoo: 408
Plattemere Weigh Up K360
Connealy Upscale
Elbanna of Conanga 1209
Coleman Engage 5255
TAR Ce Tune 102
TAR Rcon Tune 827
A long-sided Connealy Upscale son that brings calving ease along with a yearling weight EPD in the top 15% of the breed. Excellent muscle scanning a 110 ratio for ribeye. Dam has weaning ratios of 2 at 102.
34 Treffer Rowden 438
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/25/24 | Reg: AAA 21113507 | Tattoo: 438
Connealy Rowden
Enshana of Conanga 833I
Aca Consensus 3042
TAR Rcon Charlotte 842
TAR Charlotte 0855
Sired by Connealy Rowden. Larry Rowden is a good friend and a legend in the AI world. Had to use this good bull named in his honor.
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Treffer Surpass 450
Owned by Trefer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/02/24 | Reg: AAA 21115148 | Tattoo: 450
TEX Playbook 5437
BJ Surpass
BJ Prophet 5275
SAV Final Answer 0035
TAR Final Charlotte 326
TAR Charlotte 0855
you consider how thick, big barreled and soggy he is. His 11-year-old dam hurts his EPDs some, but they’re still pretty good across the board. Dam has 8 calves at 101 WW.
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Connealy Cade & Connealy Pure Country
DAR KC’s Cadillac 448
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch - Kacey Dethlefs
Birthdate: 02/22/24 | Reg: AAA 21086807 | Tattoo: 448
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
SAV Angus Industry 3229
DAR KC’s Queen 7122
DAR Queen Lizzy 351
Cadillac is an excellent son of our senior herd sire from Connealy’s. He is deep, thick and moves with a tremendous stride.
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Cade Focus KD 450
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/09/24 | Reg: AAA 21086990 | Tattoo: 450
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
Summitcrest Focus 2U66
Focus On Queen Bee KD 522
Lead On Queen KD 818
This moderate framed Cade son does a lot of things right. He is deep ribbed and thick from end to end. Our Cade daughters are making excellent young cows.
38 DAR Country Boy 405
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/11/24 | Reg: AAA 21086799 | Tattoo: 405
Connealy Common Ground
Black Lena of Conanga 8996
Musgrave 316 Exclusive
DAR Polly 215
DAR Polly 727
and well balanced. He is extremely smooth fronted and out of a great young cow. His dam is a maternal sister to
Lot 35 | DAR KC’s Cadillac 448
37
Cade Broadwalk KD 451
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/19/24 | Reg: AAA 21086991 | Tattoo: 451
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
SAV Broadwalk 9276
CKP Blkbd Izzy 248
Precisions Blackbird KD 218
Cade son that is our youngest bull in the sale. This calving ease bull is clean fronted, smooth shouldered with excellent balance from front to rear.
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/25/24 | Reg: AAA 21086983 | Tattoo: 426
Connealy Common Ground
Black Lena of Conanga 8996
Emblazon Polly KD 025
Country. He is smooth and extended through his front one
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Connealy Pure Country
Country Renown KD 425
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/25/24 | Reg: AAA 21086984 | Tattoo: 425
Connealy Common Ground
Black Lena of Conanga 8996
SAV Renown 3439
Renown Blackbird KD 216
Magic Blackbird CKP 258
Here is another calving ease bull out of our new herdsire from Connealy’s. He is clean fronted, deep ribbed with excellent natural thickness.
42 Country Payweight KD 436
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/06/24 | Reg: AAA 21086986 | Tattoo: 436
Connealy Common Ground
Black Lena of Conanga 8996
GVC Payweight Plus 016G Payweight Blackbird KD 273
Forefront Blackbird KD 411
This is the powerhouse of the Pure Country sons. He is clean fronted, big bodied and thick. He was raised by an older cow which added to his performance.
43 Country Raindance KD 445
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/17/24 | Reg: AAA 21086989 | Tattoo: 445
Connealy Common Ground
Black Lena of Conanga 8996
SAV Raindance 6848
Raindance Maxine KD 235
Renown Maxine KD 812
This moderate framed son of Country is a sleep all night heifer bull. He has negative BW and double digit CED EPDs.
41
DAR Country Pride 428
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/27/24 | Reg: AAA 21086803 | Tattoo: 428
Connealy Common Ground
Black Lena of Conanga 8996
Woodhill Reliance A130-G512
DAR Burgess 267
Fnl Product Alliance KD 347
Pride is a larger framed Country son that is deep bodied
Lot 42 | Country Payweight KD 436
44
Connealy Rescue
C-1 Rescue 46
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/10/24 | Reg: AAA 21028736 | Tattoo: 46
SG Salvation Connealy Rescue 15V
Ebsy of Conanga 6700 831L
Woodhill Reliance C189-E33
DAR KC’s Burgess 153 Product Burgess KD 473
Suggested for use on heifers. A very attractive bull that has great depth of body and a powerful hip.
45
C-1 Rescue 413
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 01/17/24 | Reg: AAA 21028744 | Tattoo: 413
SG Salvation Connealy Rescue 15V
Ebsy of Conanga 6700 831L
Mytty In Focus Valley View JCH Fran 016 Circle N Frans Edition S8
Suggested for use on heifers. A very well made moderate framed bull. Fertility and logevity found here! Dam is a 15-year-old daughter of In Focus with a calving interval of 13 at 363.
47 C-1 Rescue 434
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 02/22/24 | Reg: AAA 201028763 | Tattoo: 434
SG Salvation Connealy Rescue 15V
Ebsy of Conanga 6700 831L
ACC Ascension 7014
C-1 Moonshine 046
C-1 Moonshine 820
Suggested for use on heifers. Moderate frame and looking Payweight granddaughter with an excellent udder.
Lot 44 | C-1 Rescue 46
46
C-1 Rescue 427
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 02/10/24 | Reg: AAA 21028758 | Tattoo: 427
SG Salvation Connealy Rescue 15V
Ebsy of Conanga 6700 831L
OA Western Cut 1186
C-1 Miss Eillie 054
OA Miss Eileenmere 1367
Suggested for use on heifers. Double digit CED and negative BW. Maternal brother to C-1 Contender 22, who will have sons on the 2026 Bull Sale.
48
C-1 Rescue 436
Owned by C1 Cattle
Birthdate: 02/24/24 | Reg: AAA 21028765 | Tattoo: 436
SG Salvation Connealy Rescue 15V
Ebsy of Conanga 6700 831L
Connealy Blackhawk 6198
OA Pride 1700 OA Pride 1278
Suggested for use on cows. Lots of performance on the youngest bull C1 has to offer. Gained over 5 pounds a day on test, weighing in at 1406 at a year.
Sitz Resilient & True Grit
Grit General KD 434
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/02/24 | Reg: AAA 21086985 | Tattoo: 434
Sitz Resilient 10208
LaGrand True Grit 223
LaGrand Primrose 051
Connealy General 633L
General Blackbird KD 080
CKP Blkbd Izzy 248
General is a very complete son of our new herd sire True Grit that was the high selling bull calf from the LaGrand Dispersion in South Dakota. He is deep bodied with tremendous thickness from end to end.
Volume Discount:
3% for three bulls 4% for four bulls
Free Delivery:
Bulls will be delivered free of charge in Nebraska or if you haul sale day, $50 will be deducted per bull.
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Resilient Upshot KD 406
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 01/14/24 | Reg: AAA 21086980 | Tattoo: 406
Sitz Stellar 726D
Sitz Resilient 10208
Sitz Miss Burgess 1856
EXAR Upshot 0562B
Tipsy Upshot CKP 418
Precisions Blackbird KD 218
Upshot is a stylish, moderate framed bull that has excellent muscle shape.
LBDR Resilient
51 Treffer Resolute 435
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/24/24 | Reg: AAA 21108775 | Tattoo: 435
Sitz Resilient 10208
LBDR 2531 Resilient
LBDR Blackbird 4774-9065
SAV Final Answer 0035
TAR Final Dee 311
TAR Top Dee 1163
Solid made range bull. His 11-year-old dam never misses with 9 at 105. There is an unseen value in the offspring of cows that have that longevity. Low birthweight to go along with it all. First calves by the Glause Lot 1 bull look to be the right kind.
53 Treffer Resolute 448
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/01/24 | Reg: AAA 21108815 | Tattoo: 448
Sitz Resilient 10208
LBDR 2531 Resilient
LBDR Blackbird 4774-9065
PVA Sniper 4110
TAR Sniper Tamara 645
TAR Stimulus Tamara 317
This bull was fostered onto a heifer so all his ratios are all 100. Tied for our highest gain at 5.10 pounds per day on test.
52 Treffer Resolute 443
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 02/26/24 | Reg: AAA 21108830 | Tattoo: 443
Sitz Resilient 10208
LBDR 2531 Resilient
LBDR Blackbird 4774-9065
PA Valor 201 TAR Valid Primrose 780 TAR Abby Primrose 390
Attractive bull that brings extra base-width. Should work on larger heifers.
LBDR Resilient
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Treffer Resolute 457
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/08/24 | Reg: AAA 21108857 | Tattoo: 457
Sitz Resilient 10208
LBDR 2531 Resilient
LBDR Blackbird 4774-9065
B/D Rice Payday 7005
TAR AV Verdana 609
An eye catcher that’s thick and deep from all angles. Recommended for heifers or cows. Dam has 3 at 101.
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Treffer Resolute 460
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/11/24 | Reg: AAA 21108803 | Tattoo: 460
Sitz Resilient 10208
LBDR 2531 Resilient
LBDR Blackbird 4774-9065
SAV Thunderbird 9061
TAR Thunderbird Kate 612
TAR Abbie Kate 474
Another top performer approaching 5 pounds per day on test. Check out his extra base width and capacity. Feeders will appreciate what his calves will offer them. Dam has 5 calves at 105.
Lot 54 | Treffer Resolute 457
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Treffer Resolute 465
Owned by Treffer Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/16/24 | Reg: AAA 21108823 | Tattoo: 465
Sitz Resilient 10208
LBDR 2531 Resilient
LBDR Blackbird 4774-9065
RB Regal Duty 3215
TAR Regal Kate 760 TAR Top Kate 052
DNA enhanced growth with excellent EPDs. Top 15% for WW and YW. Dam has 6 calves at 101.
Falls & Coming Two-Year-Olds
57 DAR Reliance 355
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/26/23 | Reg: AAA 20701573 | Tattoo: 355
Woodhill Reliance A130-G512
Woodhill Evergreen U181-A130
Musgrave Sky High 1535
DAR Beauty 018
DAR Beauty 328
CED
This moderate framed bull is very complete. He has calving ease, deep bodied and excellent natural thickness. His dam is a top producing young cow from the Beauty cow family.
58
Cade Traveler KD 356
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 03/27/23 | Reg: AAA 20798716 | Tattoo: 356
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
DAR Traveler Pardner 651
Traveler Bee KD 807
Scotch Cap Bee KD 940
Droopy was born with a crimped ear but other than that he is a good looking bull. He is moderate framed and is thick from end to end.
DAR KC’s Reliance 357
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch - Kacey Dethlefs
Birthdate: 03/29/23 | Reg: AAA 20701574 | Tattoo: 357
Woodhill Reliance A130-G512
Woodhill Evergreen U181-A130
SAV Angus Industry 3229
DAR KC’s Queen 7122
DAR Queen Lizzy 351
Extremely stylish bull of Kacey’s. He is clean fronted, long spined with tremendous natural thickness.
60 Reliance Renown KD 362
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 04/01/23 | Reg: 20798718 | Tattoo: 362
Woodhill Reliance A130-G512
Woodhill Evergreen U181-A130
SAV Renown 3439
Danny’s Maxine KD 811
Stylish, well balanced Reliance son. He is smooth shouldered, long sided with plenty of muscle.
Falls & Coming Two-Year-Olds
61 Seedstock Legendary KD 367
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 04/17/23 | Reg: AAA 20798720 | Tattoo: 367
SAV Seedstock 4838
DAR Em’s Seedstock 003
DAR Em’s Beauty 006
Connealy Legendary 644L
Legendary Queen Bee KD 341
Brdwalk Queen Bee KD 341
Larger framed bull that is very athletic. He is deep ribbed, long sided and will be able to cover plenty of cows.
63
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 05/04/23 | Reg: AAA 20798722 | Tattoo: 379
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
Vin-Mar International 4553
Laura’s Grace KD 204
This Cade son is a true powerhouse. He is big framed, deep ribbed and thick from end to end. He is heavy boned and moves on a long stride.
62 Seedstock General KD 371
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 08/29/22 | Reg: AAA 20837648 | Tattoo: 2125
SAV Seedstock 4838
DAR Em’s Seedstock 003
DAR Em’s Beauty 006
Connealy General 633L
General Queen KD 021
FNL Answer Queen KD 908
Here is a big, stout made bull. He is wide topped and thick made. His dam is a great young cow with a tremendous udder.
The late Spring and Fall bulls have been grown on our pasture after weaning. They did not recieve any grain while on grass in the summer months. They recieved the same growing ration as our replacement heifers after Novmeber 1. They are not carryng any extra condition. There are some really good ones in this group. Do not over look them!
64
Falls & Coming Two-Year-Olds
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 08/08/23 | Reg: AAA 21010247 | Tattoo: 390
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Connealy Right Answer 746
Polly Rt Answer KD 416
SDCC Polly 12U
A very complete Craftsman son. He is extended through his front one third, long sided and has excellent natural thickness.
65
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 08/08/23 | Reg: AAA 21010248 | Tattoo: 281
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Connealy Right Answer 746
Rt Answer Polly KD 554
SDCC Polly 12U
DeWalt is designed to be more durable and longer lasting than Craftsman. This calving ease bull is clean fronted, long sided and thick. He was on display as a calf with his dam at Husker Harvest Days.
66
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 08/09/23 | Reg: AAA 21024803 | Tattoo: 392
KCF Bennett Southside
Mead Magnitude
Mead Primrose N198
SAV Renown 3439
FNL Answer Queen KD 908
Large framed son of Magnitude. He is smooth shouldered, long sided and moves extremely well.
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Falls & Coming Two-Year-Olds
67 Cade Duty KD 3100
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 08/28/23 | Reg: AAA 21010249 | Tattoo: 3100
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
RB Tour of Duty 177
Tour of Daisy KD 6122
Plattemere Daisy 308 CED
This Cade son is long sided with excellent natural thickness. His dam is one of our top producing fall cows.
Cade Generation KD 3106
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 09/06/23 | Reg: AAA 21010251 | Tattoo: 3106
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
SAV Pedigree 4834
Pedigree Polly KD 803
SDCC Polly 12U
Moderate framed bull that is smooth made. He is well balanced, long sided and moves out on a long stride.
71
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 09/11/23 | Reg: AAA 21010253 | Tattoo: 3109
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
Woodhill Granite X353-C410
Granite Queen KD 722
Industry Queen KD 504
CED BW WW YW MILK +11 +.0 +71 +118 +31
This is a powerful son of Cade. He is clean fronted, big bodied and thick from end to end.
68 Cade Generation KD 3105
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 09/05/23 | Reg: AAA 21010250 | Tattoo: 3105
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
VAR Generation 2100 Generation Bee KD 742 Traveler Bee KD 807
CED BW WW YW MILK
Extremely stylish, well balanced Cade son. He is clean fronted, smooth shouldered and has excellent muscle shape.
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Cade Renown KD 3108
Owned by Dethlefs Angus Ranch
Birthdate: 09/10/23 | Reg: AAA 21010252 | Tattoo: 3108
Connealy Cade
Connealy Cade 5114
Enlee of Conanga 5114
SAV Renown 3439
Lead On Queen KD 765
Another stout made Cade son. He is deep ribbed and has excellent natural thickness. Our Cade daughters are making great young cows.
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AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION SELECTION TOOLS
Expected Progeny Di erence (EPD), is the prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. Interim EPDs may appear on young animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated into the American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) procedures. This EPD will be preceded by an “I”, and may or may not include the animal’s own performance record for a particular trait, depending on its availability, appropriate contemporary grouping, or data edits needed for NCE.
Accuracy (ACC), is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. Accuracy will range from 0 to 1 with an accuracy closer to 1.0 indicating higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the amount of information that is included in the analysis including individual genotype and performance records as well as number of progeny and ancestral records.
PRODUCTION
Calving Ease Direct (CED), expressed as a di erence in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average di erence in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to firstcalf heifers.
Birth Weight (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Weaning Weight (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Weight (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG), feed e iciency expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for post-weaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.
Dry Matter Intake (DMI), expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of di erence in transmitting ability for feed intake during the post-weaning phase, compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Height (YH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height compared to that of other sires.
Scrotal Circumference (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the di erence in transmitting scrotal size compared to that of other sires.
MANAGEMENT
Claw Set (Claw), expressed in units of claw-set score, a lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with more symmetrical, even and appropriately spaced toes compared to another sire.
Foot Angle (Angle), expressed in units of foot-angle score, a lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with an angle closer to 45 degrees at the pastern and appropriate toe length and heel depth compared to another sire.
Docility (DOC), expressed as a di erence in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility in a sire’s o spring compared to another sire.
Pulmonary Arterial Pressure EPD (PAP), expressed in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny with a lower PAP score to decrease the risk of progeny contracting high altitude disease most commonly experienced at 5,500 ft or greater in elevation.
Hair Shed EPD (HS), expressed in units of hair shed score, with a lower EPD being more favorable. This indicates a sire should produce progeny who shed their winter coat earlier in the spring and has improved environmental adaptability in heat stressed areas and grazing endophyte-infected (hot) fescue.
MATERNAL
Heifer Pregnancy (HP), is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first–calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction, and the EPD is reported in percentage units.
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), expressed as a di erence 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.
Maternal Milk (Milk), expressed in pounds of calf weaned, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability in his daughters. In other words, it is the part of the calf’s weaning weight attributes to milk and mothering ability.
Mature Weight (MW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the di erence in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.
Mature Height (MH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the di erence in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires.
CARCASS
Carcass Weight (CW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the di erences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Marbling (Marb), expressed as a fraction of the di erence in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Ribeye Area (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the di erence in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Fat Thickness EPD (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the di erences 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.
$VALUE INDEXES
$Value Indexes, expressed in dollars per head, are multi-trait selection indexes where a higher value suggests more profit. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires if sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment.
Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability di erences in progeny due to genetics from conception to weaning by decreasing mature cow size and improving docility, foot structure and fertility while maintaining weaning weights consistent with today’s production.
Weaned Calf Value ($W), expressed in dollars per head, provides the expected di erence in future progeny pre-weaning performance from birth to weaning.
Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollar savings per cow per year with a larger value being more favorable. It assesses di erences in cow energy requirements, due to maternal milk and mature cow size.
Feedlot Value ($F), expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average di erence in future progeny performance for post-weaning feedlot merit (growth and feed e iciency) compared to progeny of other sires assuming producers retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell on a carcass-weight basis.
Grid Value ($G), expressed in dollars per carcass, is the expected average di erence in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit, including quality and yield grade attributes, compared to progeny of other sires.
Beef Value ($B), expressed in dollars per carcass, represents the expected average di erences in the progeny post-weaning performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. This index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot and sell on a carcass merit grid.
Combined Value ($C), expressed in dollars per head, which includes all traits that make up both Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) and Beef Value ($B) with the objective that commercial producers will replace 20% of their breeding females per year with replacement heifers retained within their own herd. The remaining cull heifer and steer progeny are then assumed to be sent to the feedlot where the producers retain ownership of those cattle and sell them on a quality-based carcass merit grid.
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