Kniebel Cattle Co / Downey Ranch 2016 Production Sale by LivestockDirect

90 Registered, Performance Tested Coming 2-year-old Bulls 

41 KCC 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls

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43 DRI Black Angus Bulls

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6 DRI SimmAngus Bulls

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Spring Delivery Available

55 Bred Commercial Replacement Females to calve Spring 2017 

100% Home raised, true Top-of-our-Herd

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Calve-out Available with our exclusive Live Calf Guarantee!

www.KCattle.com

www.DowneyRanch.com

Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 @ 12:30 CST At the

Downey Ranch Headquarters Wamego, KS & online at DVAuction.com Our famous beef brisket lunch & homemade desserts available at 11:00

DOWNEY RANCH, Inc.

Offering:

90 Coming 2 year old Bulls

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41 100% 1A Red Angus 43 Black Angus 6 Black, Polled Simm Angus Spring Delivery Available

55 Commercial Bred Heifers

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Red Angus & Red Baldies Black Angus & Black Baldies Available with our exclusive Live Calf Guarantee!

Again This Year—Volume Discounts!

If you buy 3 or more lots in this sale, you will receive a discount of $100/lot. A lot is one bull or a group of heifers. Example: Buy 2 bulls and a lot of heifers, get a $300 discount! Buy 10 bulls, get $1000 discount!!

N To Manhattan & K-177 K-177 Exit 313

Wabaunsee

To Wamego

K-18

Wabaunsee Rd. Exit 324

Interstate 70

K-99 To Kansas City About 90 miles

Driving Directions:  From Manhattan—Take K-18 east to mile marker 204, Wabaunsee Rd. Go south 1/4 mile to headquarters on east side of road.  I-70 coming from KC—I-70 west to K-99 exit. Go north to K-18. Go west to mile marker 204, Wabaunsee Rd. Go south 1/4 mile to headquarters on east side of road.  I-70 coming from West—I-70 to Wabaunsee Rd. exit #324. Go north approx. 6 miles to ranch headquarters on east side of road.

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—200 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan —300 Colorado St. Manhattan

Welcome to our 14th Annual Sale! Hard to believe we’ve had a sale for 14 years, and have marketed bulls for 20! What a pleasure it has been getting to know so many great folks all over the country. It feels like a soap opera saying, ‘when last we met, tough times were affecting both families…’ Well, it continued this year and sadly, each family lost their patriarch. In January, Charles Kniebel (Kevin and Chuck’s dad) was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and thankfully did not suffer long. Then in April, Joe Downey (Barb’s dad) lost his battle with lung cancer after a valiant fight. We miss them every day and are so grateful for the life lessons they taught us. We will strive to continue building and improving the families and ranches they loved. So what have we learned the last few years? Life can get stressful; downright brutal. How you handle it is very dependent on attitude and preparedness. We found it’s a good lesson for ranch operations too. If something happened and you had to have your wonderful friends and neighbors come in and help out the drop of a hat, how much special care would your cows need? The importance of cattle that work FOR you (and not the other way around) becomes very apparent. We might soapbox a little here, so be prepared (or warned!). It is hard not to want to have the highest weaning weights, biggest yearling weights, highest indexes, etc, etc. You get the drift. But be careful; those ’prizes’ can come with expensive consequences. A cow that weans an 800 lb calf but pulls up open is not a win. Cows that milk themselves out of the herd because they are not suited to your environment cost a lot of money. And having to ‘help’ a calf learn to nurse because his momma’s udder sucks is

ridiculous. On the flip side, a dink calf is not desirable either - we realize that. Optimum is different than maximum. What is the take home message? Reproductive efficiency is the foundation on which to build your herd. Correction—it’s more than the foundation; it’s the whole first story. Marbling and rib eye size won’t make or break your herd, but reproductive efficiency will. Remember, you are breeding Angus (Red and Black!) cattle, carcass traits are pretty inherent. Most of you are not finishing your cattle (and even if you are); focus on the cow traits. We practice what we preach in our own seedstock AND commercial herds. Now I know you are all saying, “But you tout your carcass traits and USPB numbers all the time.” Yes, we do, but that is the equivalent of shingle color. The house had to be built first. We will continue to make the functionality of our cows job #1 so that any bull you choose here will be a solid building block in your foundation. Count on us! Switching gears, we loved the prices of cattle the last few years, as we’re sure you all did! But we knew they were not sustainable. That was both cake and icing, plus we got to eat it all too! Now we are headed back to reality and having cattle that live in the real world and work for you is crucial. We are very grateful that our personal foundation includes many family, friends, and loyal customers that make life rewarding. We look forward to seeing you all soon, and wish you a happy, prosperous fall!

-Joe Carpenter & Barb Downey

Kevin & Mary Ann Kniebel 2010 BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

Chuck & Kim Kniebel 2008 BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

The Star System

On all our bulls, we put a box of stars at the bottom. This lets us take multiple EPDs along with what we know about the cow families and the conditions of that production year and summarize it all for you. In other words, if they’re a 4 star Calving sire, we know that the shape of that bull, his data & pedigree and his mother’s history all combine to make him one we wouldn’t hesitate to use on heifers. 3 stars means we’d use him on heifers UNDER SUPERVISION. Does this mean one star is a cow-killer? Absolutely not. We would NEVER sell anything we would not use in our own herds. PERIOD. One star calving ease means use on mature cows without a history of problems. For females, we’re taking longevity, udder structure, fertility under range conditions, mature size, fleshing ability, etc into account. That a bull gets 3 stars means he probably has a young dam. Carcass & growth follow the same principles.

Actual Performance vs. EPDs

EPDs take into account performance & ancestry of many individuals across different production systems, climates, herds, etc. instead of just one individual’s performance in one herd in one set of circumstances in that particular year. Therefore, we consider EPDs a better indicator of that animal’s genetic abilities than actual performance. When we take weights, measure scrotals or scan for carcass traits, we have some bulls who are older than the average by quite a bit, and some that are younger. The breed associations take that data and adjust it using many variables and come up with a standardized number so that bulls can be compared on a more even footing. For example, what would this bull have weighed at 1 year old (365 days) given that he weighed 1325 when he was 400 days old coming off test. This tends to overcompensate younger bulls and penalize older bulls, especially in a herd’s comprised of earlier maturing cattle. This is why we recommend you look at EPD’s over actual performance. That is also why an older bull with an 1150 lb actual yearling weight might have a 1050 lb adjusted YW yet a higher YW EPD than a younger bull with a heavier ADJUSTED YW. Clear as mud?

Back by popular demand: Bulls Will Sell in Catalog Order!!!! In order to make life easier for you, we are going to sell bulls in the same order they’re printed in the catalog. Please do not read anything into the sale order itself. The order is dependent on who would pen with whom (and not fight!) and how the bulls fit on a page with any available pictures. It is not meant to imply that any one bull is better than another!

We are pleased to again broadcast the Kniebel Cattle Co. and Downey Ranch, Inc. Production Sale “live” over the Internet. AGAIN THIS YEAR: Proxy Bidding Available. This means you can put in your maximum bid ahead of the sale at your convenience. Then on sale day, the computer bids for you. NO ONE, not even DVAuction, knows what that your max is. If something happens to your connection or you can’t be in front of the computer, your bidding still gets done for you. Example—You put in a proxy for $5000 on Lot 12. An opposing bidder drops out at $3700. You own Lot 12 for $3800. First Time Users: 1. Visit the DVAuction web site at www.dvauction.com 2. Click on the “Create New Account” link at the top of the page. 3. Complete Registration and Apply to bid at the Kniebel and Downey Production Sale. 4. DVAuction will contact your bank to verify information. 5. DVAuction will then contact you to let you know you’ve been approved to bid and buy at the sale live from your computer at home. After the sale: We will contact you to arrange payment and delivery. Alternately, you are welcome to call us. Note: You must have high speed internet access (DSL, T-1, or Broadband) to be able to bid during the sale. Any questions: Contact Tami with DVAuction at (308) 870-3661 or e-mail: tmcintosh@dvauction.com Or call DVAuction’s main office at (402)316-5460. We recommend that you register by Nov. 2 for on-line bidding. Every attempt will be made to complete your application even if it is on sale day. Questions? Call us or DV Auction for more information.

Not comfortable with the internet or afraid you’ll be busy in the field? We have purchased many bulls for customers sight-unseen and got them for less than the prearranged limit with 100% satisfaction. We’ll discuss your needs, figure out the best purchasing system and match up the bulls that will suit you best. Just visit with us before the sale and we’ll work together to find the best option for you. At the end of the day, we’re not happy until you’re happy.

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Let US handle the nasty weather. YOU stay in bed!

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 1 Calved:

KCC Culmination 315-518

2/15/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511923 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

HXC Conquest 4405P

KCC Pinnacle 949-109

CED

KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949

Beckton Epic R397 K

WW YW

KCC Miss Epic 184-315 KCC Miss Hemi 2029-184

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

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Lot # 2 Calved:

Carcass Marb +.77 REA Fat YG CW

-.14 +.05 +.27 +36

Economic Indexes

3/19/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

CED BW

KCC Mike 2105

Stay

+13

HPG

+12

132

KCC Miss Allstar 336-831

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Lot # 3

-3 +3.3 +80 +118

Data

Scrotal at yearling

This bull is a powerful sight! Long, deep flanked, and scale tipping!! If you sell calves at weaning, or on the rail he will get you pounds without getting your cows too big! Top 2% in the breed for WW, top 5% YW, 1% HPG and ratio’d 104 for REA!

Carcass Marb +.51 REA Fat YG CW

+.16 +.01 +.11 +45

Economic Indexes

99 751 1247 41

Maternal Milk

+19

Stay

HPG

+18

KCC Cutting Edge 012-546

3/11/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511881 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Nebula P P707

HXC Big Iron 0024X

CED

HXC 825U

KCC Sir Lancelot 546-825

WW YW

KCC Miss Lancelot 2125-012

+4 -0.6 +73 +123

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Monu 2125

+19

RAA# 3511916

KCC Miss Chateau G1906-401

KCC Miss Mike 831-258

Lot 3

Maternal Milk

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

KCC Abraham 401-350

Calved:

87 739 1300 38.5

KCC Carburetor 258-560

5L Direct King 1337-281Y

Lot 2

Data

Scrotal at yearling

This dude is impressive! He is long and deep sided, with explosive growth. He ratio’d 139 for IMF, and is in the top 4% of the breed for WW, top 6% for Marb, 7% for YW and 12% for Stay. 13% for HB and 19% for GM! His EPD’s are cool, and so is he!

Lot 1

+7 -0.9 +77 +114

Amazing EPD’s in a bull with capacity and performance that is hard to beat. His dam is a beautiful moderate cow that you wish you had a pasture full of. This bull is in the top 2% of the breed in Stay, top 3% for YW, top 4% for HB and CW, 7% for WW and 11% for REA. He is cool. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Carcass Marb +.52 REA Fat YG CW

+.39 +.05 +.12 +42

Economic Indexes

Data

90 713 1328 39

Maternal Milk +21 Stay

+16

HPG

+13

-2

156

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 4 Calved:

KCC Captain 610-540

3/8/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511948 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Epic R397 K

KCC Topper 131-316

CED

KCC Miss Marb Man 525-131

LCC Ribeye A133L

WW YW

KCC Miss Ribeye 2125-610

This bulls 10 year old dam weaned another stomper bull this year and is still going strong. Perfect EPD’s in a sound package. He is in the top 5% of the breed for WW and REA, top 4% for HPG, 11% for YW and 19% for Marb. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

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Lot # 5

Carcass Marb +.59 REA Fat YG CW

+.48 +.06 +.08 +34

Economic Indexes

88 649 1188 34.5

Maternal Milk

+22

Stay

+12

HPG

+15

-0

115

KCC Conundrum 308-552

3/15/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511920

Beckton Nebula A203 C4

CED

Beckton Christy R046 CQ

C-Bar Anticipation 101W

WW YW

KCC Miss Anticipation 171-308 KCC Miss Hemi 2125-171

This bull surprises us with his growth and capacity as his dam and sire were both smaller framed animals. He has impressive actual weights and is in the top 9% of the breed for Marb and top 17% for WW, and 19% for GM. He ratio’d 113 for IMF also. It was a good cross! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

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Lot # 7

Lot 6 (listed below) Lot # 6 Calved:

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Nebula T398 V3

Calved:

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Monu 2125

Calved:

+3 -0.3 +75 +110

+7 -3.3 +64 +93

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.72 REA Fat YG CW

-.10 +.02 +.11 +20

Economic Indexes

87 775 1299 40

Maternal Milk Stay

+22 +9

HPG

+12

KCC Caballero 889-515

2/13/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511960 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Nebula X038 N4

LJC Nexus 554A

CED

LJC Annabelle 554

KCC Cherokee Strip 804-643

WW YW

KCC Miss CS 445-889 KCC Ms Total Proof 2107-445

We have loved this bull from the day he was born. A heifer bull with explosive early growth, balanced, and moderate framed. We liked him so much we used him cleanup on registered heifers! He ratio’d 86 on BW and went on to ratio106 at weaning and 108 at yearling. He ratio’d 112 on REA, and is long as a freight train.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

103

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+10 -2.9 +59 +91

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.45 REA Fat YG CW

-.03 +.01 +.16 +20

Economic Indexes

74 734 1305 42.5

Maternal Milk

+24

Stay

+12

HPG

120

KCC Caliper 955-519

2/17/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511967 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Nebula M045

HXC Big Iron 0024X

CED

HXC 825U

KCC Med Man 804-1736

WW YW

KCC Miss Med Man 513-955

+3 +1.3 +68 +115

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Miss BV 347-513

This bull gives you everything! A great dam, fantastic EPD’s, long sided and deep bodied. He is in the top 1% of the breed for Stay, top 4% for CW, 6% for YW, 7% for Marb, top 13% for HPG and 16% for WW. Then he is in the top 4% for HB and 9% for GM. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Carcass Marb +.75 REA Fat YG CW

+.15 -0.0 +.08 +41

Economic Indexes

91 668 1174 41

Maternal Milk

+23

Stay

+16

HPG

+13

-0

159

Lot 7

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 8 Calved:

KCC Census 965-571

3/27/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511969 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Epic R397 K

KCC Topper 131-316

CED

KCC Marblin’ Man 525-131

KCC Wide Load 323-719

WW YW

KCC Miss Wide Load 2023-965 KCC Monu 2023

Lot # 9 Calved:

KCC Chunk 131-598

4/26/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511896

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

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Lot # 10 Calved:

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Bieber Boone 8000

Pelton %IMF 48S

CED

Peltons Miss Cory 5037N

KCC Marblin’ Man 770-970

KCC Miss Marblin Man 525-131

KCC Miss Chateau 314-525

Sometimes cows with lots of capacity get you in trouble, they have a lot of room to let calves get bigger! Now a 100 BW does not bother us on cows, not everyone has to be a heifer bull. Especially when they bring these kind of numbers. This bull ranks top1% in the breed for CW, 2% for YW, 3% for WW and 7% for Marb! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

-2 +3.3 +78 +125

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.77 REA Fat YG CW

+.07 +.07 +.31 +49

Economic Indexes

103 735 1263 38

Maternal Milk Stay

+18 +12

HPG

+12

Carcass Marb +.56 REA Fat YG CW

-.04 +.09 +.31 +29

Economic Indexes

2/9/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

Stay

+11

HPG

+15

124

RAA# 3511935

KCC Pinnacle 949-109

CED

KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949

KCC Norse God 524-105

WW YW

KCC Miss NG 063-384

+7 -4.0 +69 +97

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Miss SG 914-063

This smooth made moderate framed Pinnacle son has some impressive performance! He ratio’d 85 on BW and went on to ratio 101 on WW and scanned 122% on marbling! He is in the top 10% of the breed on BW, and top 13% on WW. A complete package!

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

115

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Carcass Marb +.57 REA Fat YG CW

+.03 +.03 +.11 +21

Economic Indexes

72 658 1193 37.5

Maternal Milk

+23

Stay

+11

HPG

+12

104

KCC Charter 339-516

2/13/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511927 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Nebula X038 N4

LJC Nexus 554A

CED

LJC Annabelle 554

Bieber Make Mimi 7249

WW YW

KCC Miss Mimi 970-339 KCC Miss Med Man 608-970

This impressive Nexus son ratio’d 125 on IMF, was top 8% in the breed for HB, CED and BW and then top 4% for Stay. A nice heifer bull candidate that will do it all. His mother is very moderate framed.

Maternal Milk +22

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Lot # 11

Lot 11

83 689 1197 35

KCC Crown 384-505

HXC Conquest 4405P

Calved:

Data

Scrotal at yearling

Like his sire, the width over the top of this bull is impressive, as is his capacity and depth. He is from a great cow family and it shows in his top 6% of the breed for HPG and 17% HB. He still has the performance thought with a top 18% of the breed in YW.

Lot 8

+5 -1.7 +66 +104

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

+11 -4.4 +51 +81

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.58 REA Fat YG CW

-.15 +.01 +.09 +12

Economic Indexes

Data

80 634 1241 37

Maternal Milk +23 Stay

+15

HPG

146

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 12 Calved:

KCC Climax 239-523

2/25/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511911 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

HXC Conquest 4405P

KCC Pinnacle 949-109

HXC Hemi 4400P

WW YW

KCC Miss Hemi 925-239

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Miss Mimi 557-925

This Pinnacle son follows the same pattern...gorgeous! And look at these impressive tops; top 1% in the breed for Marb, 6% for GM, 14% for Stay, 16% for HB and 17% for WW. He ratio’d 122 on IMF and 106 for REA. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

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***

Lot # 13 Calved:

Carcass Marb +1.04 REA Fat YG CW

+.19 +.05 +.13 +27

Economic Indexes

Data

84 550 1135 37

Maternal Milk +19 Stay

+13

HPG

127

KCC Calculated 126-559

3/19/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

Lot # 14

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

KCC Acquisition 557-336

CED

KCC Miss Mucho G 2010-557

Red Six Mile Sakic 832S

WW YW

KCC Miss Sakic 868-126 KCC Miss Smoke Signal 512-868

This Acquisition son ratio’d 152 on IMF! His mother just weaned another 650+lb calf and is a very easy keeper. He is so smooth and balanced, you will like the style and pounds he sires. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

***

Lot # 15

+6 -2.0 +61 +85

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.46 REA Fat YG CW

-.12 +.03 +.14 +17

Economic Indexes

83 668 1250 37.5

Maternal Milk

+21

Stay

+12

HPG

+10

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

KCC Konza 211-402

KCC Miss Konza 418-640

KCC Got R Done 411-380

There is great cows on both sides of this pedigree. This bull has great capacity and is still very balanced. You will appreciate his style, and for the heifers he sires you will appreciate his top 7% of the breed HPG! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Carcass Marb +.13 REA Fat YG CW

-.02 +.02 +.12 +24

Economic Indexes

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Pelton %IMF 48S

WW YW

KCC Miss %IMF 525-249 KCC Miss Chateau 314-525

This bull is really cool! Smooth made, long sided, high performance...and good females behind him too! He is in the top 1% of the breed for CW, top 2% for WW and YW, a nd top 4% for HPG. Carcass

Growth

Females

120

****

+5 -1.4 +62 +90

Lot # 16 Calved:

Data

88 649 1188 38.5

Maternal Milk +22 Stay

+11

HPG

+14

-0

RAA# 3511913 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Calving

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Miss Ltng 914-418

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

KCC Got R Done 411-380

4/13/2015

RAA# 3511951

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Compound 249-585

KCC Campaign 640-550

3/14/2015

Lot 12

Calved:

RAA# 3511894

HXC Conquest 4405P

Calved:

+7 -1.9 +68 +102

CED

KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949

-2 +4.3 +80 +124

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.52 REA Fat YG CW

+.28 +.05 +.20 +50

Economic Indexes

Data

91 694 1235 34.5

Maternal Milk +23 Stay

+10

HPG

+15

KCC Celsius 723-592

4/22/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511954 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

LCC Ribeye A133L

WW YW

KCC Miss Ribeye 508-723 KCC Miss Cheyenne 342-508

Here is a another GRD that has that smooth balance in a moderate package! His mother is 9 years old and still doing a great job. This bull ranks in the top 5% of the breed for WW and CW, top 7% for YW and top 21% for Marb.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

115

****

+0 +1.7 +75 +114

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.57 REA Fat YG CW

+.24 +.03 +.11 +40

Economic Indexes

Data

95 686 1202 37

Maternal Milk +20 Stay

+11

HPG

+11

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 17 Calved:

KCC Captivating 727-531

3/1/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511955 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Nebula P P707

Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334

CED

JYJ Ms Jolene W15

LSF Combination A301M

WW YW

KCC Miss Combination 411-727 KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Lot # 18 Calved:

KCC Committed 939-1502

5/5/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511965

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Brown Commitment S7206

WW YW

KCC Miss Commitment 533-939 KCC Miss Ribeye 2023-533

This is another very balanced, deep bodied GRD son. His grandmother is still in the herd at 11 and doing well! Powerful performance ranked him in the top 3% of the breed for WW and CW, top 4% for YW and HPG and top 5% for Marb. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Lot # 20 Calved:

-2 +2.2 +78 +119

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.81 REA Fat YG CW

+.12 +.06 +.26 +44

Economic Indexes

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

98 700 1259 40.5

Maternal Milk

+22

Stay

+12

HPG

+15

108

RAA# 3511882

Growth

Females

***

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Lot # 19

KCC Acquisition 557-336

CED

KCC Miss Mucho G 2010-557

Basin Trend Setter 6074

WW YW

KCC Miss Trend Setter 528-013

+12 -3.3 +51 +73

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Miss BV 2105-528

Here is another smaller framed bull that would be great for heifers! His mother is very moderate framed and weaned another 650lb calf this year! He will give you great replacement females and still hang steers on the rail. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Carcass Marb +.58 REA Fat YG CW

+.01 -0.0 -0.0 +9

Economic Indexes

74 634 1134 40

Maternal Milk Stay

+22 +13

HPG

+12

REA Fat YG CW

+.03 +.02 +.13 +32

Economic Indexes

85 662 1117 37.5

Maternal Milk

Stay

+12

HPG

+14

134

KCC Competent 254-566

3/24/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511914 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

KCC Abraham 401-350

CED

KCC Miss Chateau G1906-401

KCC Beef Wellington 889-007

WW YW

KCC Miss BW 050-254 KCC Miss Mission State 504-050

The Abraham calves all look like they have an extra rib, they are that long! They are also smooth made and deep bodied. The cow lines in this bulls family are hard working! We still have his paternal grandmother; at 13 she just weaned a 620lb heifer. He has a rank of top 12% for REA and top 19% for WW. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Lot # 21 Calved:

Data

Carcass Marb +.41

5L Direct King 1337-281Y

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

HXC Conquest 4405P

Carcass

Calved:

KCC Caramel 013-556

3/16/2015

Calving

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

Data

Scrotal at yearling

This exceptionally smooth made handsome dude is sporting our best cow family behind him. He is in the top 10% of the breed for HPG, top 12% for HB, top 13% for YW and 14% for GM. He ratio’d 122 for IMF. I would not be afraid to use him on heifers with a known background. You will like this one!

Lot 17

+6 -3.1 +65 +108

+5 +2.2 +68 +99

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.52 REA Fat YG CW

+38 -0.0 -.05 +32

Economic Indexes

94 624 1153 35

Maternal Milk

+17

Stay

+11

HPG

+13

116

KCC Cabaret 431-1505

3/8/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3530674 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Pelton %IMF 48S

KCC Prime Plus 132-302

CED

KCC Marblin’ Man 625-132

KCC Total Proof 215

WW YW

KCC Ms Total Proof 2031-431

-1 +2.6 +69 +102

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Abv Hvn 2031

If longevity of cows means anything to you, this bull can help. We had his grand dam til she was 15 and his mother is still going at 12. He is easy keeping and solid. He also ranks in the top 9% of the breed for milk, top 12 % for Marb and top 13% for WW and CW.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

140

****

Carcass Marb +.67 REA Fat YG CW

+.15 +.03 +.12 +34

Economic Indexes

83 614 1112 37.5

Maternal Milk

+27

Stay

HPG

+10

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 22 Calved:

KCC Chockfull 309-538

3/6/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511921 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

KCC Pinnacle 949-109

KCC Triumph 116-356

CED

KCC Miss Envy 504-116

Beckton Epic R397 K

WW YW

KCC Miss Epic 128-309 KCC Miss Marb Man 543-128

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Calved:

Carcass Marb +.88 REA Fat YG CW

+.24 +.06 +.18 +34

Economic Indexes

78 666 1166 40

Maternal Milk

+22

Stay

+13

HPG

+10

-0

126

KCC Crackerjack 504-530

3/2/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511941

Lot 22

Lot # 24 Calved:

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

HXC Conquest 4405P

KCC Acquisition 557-336

CED

KCC Miss Mucho G 2010-557

Beckton Lancer F442 T

WW YW

KCC Miss Lancer 912-504

+6 -0.9 +62 +89

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Ltng 912

This 11 year old cow is still going strong and producing powerhouses like this stomper! His grandmother stayed in the herd til she was 15 also. If you want growth but still moderate easy keeping females, here it is. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Lot # 25 Calved:

Data

Scrotal at yearling

Here is a smaller framed bull that will add great WW without adding size to your cows. He also has great allround EPD’s! He is in the top 3% of the breed for Marb, 5% for GM, 9% for YW, 12% for CW, 14% for both Stay and WW and 17% for HB!

Lot # 23

+6 -1.6 +69 +112

Carcass Marb +.45 REA Fat YG CW

+.16 -.01 -.03 +21

Economic Indexes

91 687 1190 39

Maternal Milk Stay

+20 +10

HPG

KCC Cool 938-562

3/21/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511964 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Beckton Epic R397 K

KCC Topper 131-316

CED

KCC Marblin’ Man 525-131

KCC Wide Load 323-719

WW YW

KCC Miss Wide Load 913-938

+0 +3.8 +83 +131

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Ahab 913

On a scale of 1-10 for disposition, this whole cow family would be a 12 and it definitely passes on to their progeny! This smooth made quiet guy has great performance and is in the top 1% of the breed for WW, YW, HPG and CW!

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Carcass Marb +.35 REA Fat YG CW

+.12 +.07 +.32 +54

Economic Indexes

100 652 1170 37

Maternal Milk

+20

Stay

+12

HPG

+17

116

KCC Charmer 848-599

4/29/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511958 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

LSF Combination A301M

WW YW

KCC Miss Combination 523-848 KCC Miss Ribeye 804-523

Look at the depth and length in this bull, these GRD’s are really cool. His mother is slighted on milk due to her sire’s EPD’s, but as you can see, she does a great job. This dude ranks in the top 3% of the breed for HPG, top 7% for REA, top 11% for Marb and 17% for YW. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

-2 +2.0 +72 +108

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.68 REA Fat YG CW

+.47 +.07 +.14 +37

Economic Indexes

92 660 1231 36

Maternal Milk

+10

Stay

+11

HPG

+16

Lot 25

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 26 Calved:

KCC Chill C065

2/14/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3530675

KCC Pinnacle 949-109

CED

KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949

5L Direct King 1337-281Y

WW YW

KCC Miss Anna 938-394 KCC Miss Wide Load 913-938

Anna showed this bulls mother, and she is from the cow line that loves people; so this bull is also a big baby! He is also a beautifully made baby!! We do love the Pinnacles. This dude is very balanced with a nice rear quarter. He ranks in the top 6% of the breed for Marb, top 12% for WW and HPG and top 9% for YW. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 28

Carcass Marb +.76 REA Fat YG CW

+.09 +.02 +.11 +30

Economic Indexes

Data

86 628 1156 34

Maternal Milk +22 Stay

+10

HPG

+13

3/1/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

KCC Norse God 524-105

WW YW

KCC Miss NG 531-396 KCC Miss ML 2120-531

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 30

Carcass Marb +.53 REA Fat YG CW

+.18 +.01 -0.0 +19

Economic Indexes

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Red Six Mile Sakic 832S

WW YW

KCC Miss Sakic 848-117 KCC Miss Combination 523-848

Another heavy muscled, moderate framed, long sided and balanced GRD son! He ratio’d 111 on IMF and 106 on REA. His mother is doing a great job and just weaned a beautiful heifer calf!

Schuler Envy 7342T

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

REA Fat YG CW

+.23 +.02 +.05 +29

Economic Indexes

KCC Miss BV 2105-528

Here is a moderate framed heifer bull that offers the full meal deal! Top 1% of the breed for milk, top 5% for Marb, top 6% for CED and GM and he ratio’d 120 on IMF and 102 on REA. There is amazing capacity in this bull.

****

Data

84 656 1223 38.5

Maternal Milk +24 Stay

+14

HPG

+10

3/23/2015

CED BW

Fritz Golden Oscar 8006

WW YW

KCC Miss GO 425-140 KCC Miss Cheyenne 207-425

126

***

****

Stay

+10

HPG

+12

Stay

+10

HPG

+12

119

Lot # 31

+2 +2.2 +69 +103

Data

Scrotal at yearling

The Got R Done bulls this year are really cool. They are very moderate framed, thick, and deep. The cow family behind them is fabulous too. This bull is a top 9% in the breed for Marb, and ratio’d 115 for IMF. He really carries down on his quarter. Females

+17

Maternal Milk +32

RAA# 3511899

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Growth

Milk

KCC Got R Done 411-380

Carcass

Maternal

+.20 -.01 -.05 +23

80 695 1243 38.5

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Calving

83 710 1282 33

Fat

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

Data

REA

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

Calved:

Data

KCC Cascade 140-565

+1 +1.3 +66 +97

Carcass Marb +.81

Economic Indexes

Lot # 29 Calved:

+12 -1.6 +52 +92

Scrotal at yearling

103

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.46

KCC Miss Envy 528-139

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

KCC Got R Done 411-380

Females

RAA# 3511893

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

CED

Growth

KCC Chinook 117-572

3/29/2015

Andras Fusion R236 Andras Belle B167

Carcass

+7 -2.9 +62 +90

RAA# 3511898 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Calving

Scrotal at yearling

Here is a little different pedigree with an older cow line that is very milky but easy fleshing. This bull has great EPD’s, with a top 8% of the breed for Stay, and top 17% for HB. He still ratio’d 122 for IMF and 102 for REA. Great all around.

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

Andras in Focus B175

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

CED

3/13/2015

RAA# 3511937

Beckton Christy R046CQ

KCC Champ 139-549

KCC Cosmic 396-529

Beckton Nebula A203 C4

+5 -0.3 +70 +103

Scrotal at yearling

Beckton Nebula T398V3

Calved:

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

HXC Conquest 4405P

Calved:

Lot # 27

Carcass Marb +.71 REA Fat YG CW

-.09 +.04 +.24 +35

Economic Indexes

92 658 1165 34.5

Maternal Milk +19 Stay

+11

HPG

KCC Cinnamon 227-586

4/8/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511910 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

HXC Hemi 4400P

WW YW

KCC Miss Hemi 959-227 KCC Miss Med Man 520-959

This bull will catch your attention with his extremely dark cherry color, but then he will keep it with his length and depth. He brings it all together with a top 14% in the breed WW rank and top 15% Marb.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

+4 -0.3 +69 +102

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.63 REA Fat YG CW

+.05 +.03 +.15 +30

Economic Indexes

80 631 1091 34

Maternal Milk

+15

Stay

+11

HPG

+12

115

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 32 Calved:

KCC Cadre 141-537

3/8/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511900

5L Norseman King 2291

CED

Norseman 1312 PJM

KCC Marblin’ Man

KCC Marb Man 629-141

KCC Miss Konza 436-629

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

+3 +0.6 +64 +105

Data

Scrotal at yearling

This big capacity moderate-framed bull will not short you on growth and performance. Marblin Man brings his standard amazing carcass to the picture also. This bull ratio’d 108 for IMF and 101 on REA, and is in the top 7% of the breed for REA and top 10% for Marb. He is also in the top 13% for CW and 14% for GM.

Carcass Marb +.70 REA Fat YG CW

+.47 +.02 +.01 +34

Economic Indexes

Lot # 34

91 655 1267 43

Maternal Milk +24 Stay

HPG

+11

KCC Canon 445-555

3/16/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511940 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

LSF JBob Expectation 6034S

LSF Forecast 2253Z

CED

LSF Crystal G1382 LA394

KCC Total Proof 215

WW YW

KCC MS Total Proof 2107-445

+6 -2.7 +52 +82

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Ab Hvn 2107

This smaller framed deep bodied bull is out of a fabulous 12 year old cow who is still going strong, weaning another 600+ lb bull calf this year. He ranks in the top 4% of the breed for Marbling and top 2% for CEM.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Carcass Marb +.83 REA Fat YG CW

-.04 +.04 +.13 +15

Economic Indexes

81 610 1122 34

Maternal Milk +24 Stay

HPG

+11

KCC Corral 132-596

4/24/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511897 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

KCC Marblin’ Man

WW YW

KCC Miss Marblin Man 625-132

-1 +2.4 +73 +112

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Miss CC 1109-625

Carcass Marb +.70

Here is smaller framed GRD that turns the crank! He is really complete in both type and EPD profile and has great cows on both sides. He is also ranked in the top 5% for CW, top 7% for WW, 9% for YW, and 10% for Marb. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Lot # 35 Calved:

Calved:

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

VGW King of the West

Calved:

Lot # 33

REA Fat YG CW

+.20 +.05 +.18 +40

Economic Indexes

95 744 1290 40

Maternal Milk

+24

Stay

+12

HPG

+12

KCC Cashback 257-569

3/15/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511915

Lot 34 Lot # 36 Calved:

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Six Mile Win-Chester 745W

KCC Miss Winchester 2118-257

-1 +2.9 +72 +106

Data

Scrotal at yearling

KCC Logan 2118

This bull combines a great sire line with a fabulous Logan granddaughter; a very different pedigree. He is moderate framed with great capacity and depth, he also ranks in the top 2% of the breed for REA, 8% for CW, 9% for WW, 10% for Marb, 15% for YW and 19% for HPG!! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Carcass Marb +.70 REA Fat YG CW

+.59 -.03 -.15 +37

Economic Indexes

93 619 1083 33

Maternal Milk Stay

+19 +10

HPG

+13

-3

KCC Cornerstone 908-575

4/2/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511961 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Bieber Make Mimi 7249

WW YW

KCC Miss Mimi 733-908 KCC Miss Ribeye 211-733

Here is another GRD son who has fabulous cows on both sides of the pedigree. He proves you can have it all with amazing carcass combination also. He is in the top 1% of the breed for WW, top 2% for YW and CW and top 6% for REA. All in a moderate pleasing package!

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

100

****

+1 +2.4 +81 +123

Data

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.53 REA Fat YG CW

+.50 +.01 +.02 +46

Economic Indexes

90 658 1195 41

Maternal Milk

+16

Stay

+10

HPG

+11

+10

20 Month Old 100% 1A Red Angus Bulls Lot # 37 Calved:

KCC Calypso 240-527

3/1/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511912 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

HXC Conquest 4405P

KCC Pinnacle 949-109

CED

KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949

Frenzel Keystone 856

WW YW

KCC Miss Keystone 727-240 KCC Miss Combination 411-727

This bull is from a great cow family. He is long bodied, yet balanced with great growth in a moderate package. He is in the top 6% of the breed for WW, top 4% for YW and top 7% for CW. He ratio’d 102 for REA also.

Red cows on lush, green, 2016 summer pasture. Lot # 38 Calved:

KCC Chiseled 636-528

3/1/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511950

KCC Pinnacle 949-109

CED

KCC Miss Ribeye 630-949

LCC Sterling B055M

WW YW

KCC Miss Sterling 330-636 KCC Miss Grand 330

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 40

Carcass Marb +.50 REA Fat YG CW

-.08 +.04 +.16 +19

Economic Indexes

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 39 Calved:

Data

80 702 1296 41

Maternal Milk Stay

+20 +10

HPG

+10

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

CED

KCC Marblin’ Man 525-131

KCC Specific Gravity 913-818

WW YW

KCC Miss SG 914-063 KCC STN 914

This bull’s sire has done such a good job for us. His calves, like this son, are long sided, deep made and moderate. This bull is in the top 15% of the breed for WW, top 10% for HPG and top 16% for Stay. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

***

Carcass Marb +.51 REA Fat YG CW

-.10 +.07 +.28 +28

Economic Indexes

LCC Cheyenne B221L

KCC Miss Cheyenne 330-506 KCC Miss Grand 330

****

***

****

Stay

+13

HPG

+14

Stay

HPG

+12

+8 -5.4 +51 +80

Data

Scrotal at yearling

This bull is out of an 11 year old cow that did a great job! He is a smaller framed heifer bull, but still had a fabulous weaning weight. He is in the top 3% of the breed for WW, top 11% for Marb, 13% for milk and 14% for GM.

Lot # 41 Calved:

Maternal Milk +20

RAA# 3511942

****

+19

Economic Indexes

Milk

CED

100

Maternal

+.07 +.03 +.01 +19

KCC Miss Mucho G 2010-557

Females

Scrotal at yearling

Fat

KCC Acquistion 557-336

Growth

79 528 1076 35.5

REA

80 722 1277 37.5

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

Carcass

Data

Carcass Marb +.44

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

Calving

+4 -0.5 +68 +100

Scrotal at yearling

HXC Conquest 4405P

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

KCC Topper 131-316

3/23/2015

RAA# 3511884

Data

KCC Certify 506-567

KCC Carbine 063-558

Beckton Epic R397 K

+7 -4.1 +60 +89

Scrotal at yearling

This 10 year old dam just weaned twins and is still going strong. Another Pinnacle son with that longsided balanced physique. This bull ratio’d 122 on IMF and 105 on REA. He also ranked in the top 9% of the breed for BW.

3/18/2015

Carcass

Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

HXC Conquest 4405P

Calved:

Calving

+3 -2.0 +74 +119

Carcass Marb +.68 REA Fat YG CW

+.14 +.06 +.11 +10

Economic Indexes

72 658 1095 35

Maternal Milk

+26

Stay

HPG

+11

-1

109

KCC Censor 116-587

4/19/2015

1A Registered Red Angus Bull

RAA# 3511892 Genomically Enhanced EPD’s

5L Get R Done 416-88Y

KCC Got R Done 411-380

CED

KCC Miss Hi-C 911-411

Schuler Envy 7342T

WW YW

KCC Miss Envy 504-116 KCC Miss Lancer 912-504

This smaller framed bull packs a punch. Look at his EPD’s! He is ranked in the top 7% of the breed for Marb, top 12% for REA, 18% for WW and 20% for YW.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

120

****

+3 +1.9 +67 +103

Scrotal at yearling Carcass Marb +.76 REA Fat YG CW

+.38 +.03 +.06 +34

Economic Indexes

Data

89 697 1118 37.75

Maternal Milk +21 Stay

+10

HPG

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 42 Calved:

DRI Big Game C178

3/3/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

GDAR Game Day 449

AAA# 18518560

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Super Bowl Z115

CED

DRI Georgina R023 USPB DRI Calculated Design 1020 DRI Justine 4129 BM 98 & 108 BW & WW ratios give you small calves that wean big! Think females too as the Cal x Basin Max on the bottom side is one of the best maternal combinations ever. Add Super Bowl on the top and you’re stacked for fertility and hardiness!

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

+46 YW +80 Scrotal +.38 Milk +25

644 1094

Carcass

$EN

+.46 REA +.60 Fat +.047

Marb

33.0

$ Values

CW +29

$F $G

+0.05 48.05 42.89 29.43

$B 108.96

Lot # 43

Lot 42

DRI PayDay C214

3/7/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Basin Payweight 006S

AAA# 18518566

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Basin Payweight 1682

CED

21AR O Lass 7017 DRI Alliance 3138

DRI Blackcap 1049 Canyon You’ve got the lbs, the marbling, and the females. He’s named PayDay for a reason. Incredibly sound, smooth, easy keeping, 11 year old dam is a consistently top performer in the herd. She’s calved 1st service AI 9/10 times. Wow. Finally, these Payweights are hard to find and this one’s a great one! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 44

Data

BW +2.1

+53 YW +88 Scrotal +1.22 Milk +27

681 1156

DRI Blackcap R306 3138

Calved:

Data

BW +1.3 WW

DRI Justine X099 CD

Calved:

Carcass

$ Values

CW +49

$EN

+.77 REA +.20 Fat +.077

Marb

37.7

$F $G

-6.10 54.98 50.92 23.60

$B 138.41

Lot 43

DRI Written Consent C297

3/21/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Connealy Consensus

AAA# 18518572

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Connealy Consensus 7229

CED

+0.7

+49 YW +88 Scrotal +.96 Milk +26

630 1337

Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 GAR US Premium Beef

DRI Georgina R023 USPB DRI Georgina 3009 Cal Pulled his dam out to flush, so he did not contemp with anyone else. That does not negate his stellar performance. One of our best cows ever (raised DRI Super Bowl Z115) and she just doesn’t miss! Top drawer herd sire prospect all the way around for any way you want to go. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Carcass

$EN

+.88 REA +.46

Fat +.077

38.7

$ Values

CW +29 Marb

Data

+2.31 58.27 $F 50.45 $G 36.17 $B 112.55

Lot 44

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 45 Calved:

DRI New Insight C359

3/29/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

SAV Brilliance 8077

AAA# 18518577

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

PVF Insight 0129

CED

+2.0

+46 YW +80 Scrotal +1.01

611 1043

PVF Missie 790 Boyd New Day 8005

DRI Vixon T007 BND DRI Vixon R053 Frmn I suspect his YW may have been misrecorded, since 10 days after coming off test, he posted an 1163 lb wt. Ratio’d 102 for weaning with a very nice weight. The cow side is very strong. We flushed her 2009 daughter this year, and she’s had 3 sale bulls prior to this one.

Lot 45 Lot # 46 Calved:

DRI Huge Uproar C201

3/5/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Sitz Upward 307R

AAA# 18518563

CED

Falcon Blackbird 6071 DRI Primary Calculation U011

DRI U011 Capett X265 DRI Capett S339 4087 Grow Monster. If you’re wanting lbs in a moderate package (his dam weighed 1180 when she weaned him and was a BCS 6), look hard at this bull! 120, 115, 107 for WW, YW, and ADG ratios. Extremely attractive, powerfully made bull!

Calving

Carcass

***

Growth

****

Females

***

Females

***

****

Lot # 47 Calved:

Data

BW +3.7

+50 YW +90 Scrotal +.97 Milk +25

718 1264 36.1

$ Values

CW +40

$EN

+.53 REA +.22 Fat +.032

Marb

Growth

***

$F $G

-1.27 45.15 45.66 26.31

$B 115.78

Carcass

3/24/2015

+.17 REA +.92

Fat +.014

AAA# 18518575

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Maximum Design 3131

CED

-1

+2.6

+46 YW +85 Scrotal +1.89 Milk +21

601 1118

DRI Scotch Miss R280 3131 DRI Scotch Miss 2006 AT Another older cow (2005) in the pedigree, which I love to see. Nothing is more expensive than culling young, OPEN females. With older cows that do it every year on both sides of this pedigree, this is a nice bull to have in the herd. Above avg. performance means pounds to ice the cake. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Carcass

$EN

+.35 REA +.52

Fat +.039

36.3

$ Values

CW +44 Marb

Data

+5.12 39.87 $F 36.38 $G 21.86 $B 114.20

DRI Thunderbird C204

3/5/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

SAV Final Answer 0035

AAA# 18518564

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

SAV Thunderbird 9061

CED

SAV Emblynette 7411 SS Traveler 6807 T510

-1

DRI Emma 1068 Cal 12 year old dam has daughters all over our herd. They’re beautiful uddered, fertile producers. She probably shorted this bull a bit at weaning (old cow), but he rolled on test, ratioing 109 for ADG and catching up nicely. Posted a 113 Marbling ratio.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Data

BW +2.0

+49 YW +88 Scrotal +1.34 Milk +18

547 1067

DRI Emma 4239 T5

$F $G

-8.37 46.70 27.70 22.58

$B 102.19

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Lot # 48

Lot 48

$ Values $EN

DRI Vison W051 Nav

Calved:

+29

CW +37 Marb

37.8

DRI A103 Chisum Trail C311

DRI Chiseled A103 -12

Carcass

***

S Chisum 6175

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Bruin Uproar 0070

Calving

Milk

Data

Carcass

$ Values

CW +25

$EN

+.49 REA +.24 Fat +.030

Marb

40.8

$F $G $B

+2.04 36.40 49.98 28.59 96.43

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 49 Calved:

DRI Uproar C198

3/4/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Sitz Upward 307R

AAA# 18519138

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Bruin Uproar 0070

CED

Falcon Blackbird 6071 OCC Magnitude 805M DRI Emma 4239 T5 Pretty cow that raised a pretty bull. Poured it on at test ratioing 124 for gain to post a 105 for YW. Top marbling makes for some premium earning carcasses, which is also reflected in his very high $Beef. Finally, his Heifer Pregnancy EPD lands him in the top 10% of all Angus bulls! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

+53 YW +97 Scrotal +2.10 Milk +21

578 1159

Carcass

$EN

+.70 REA +.38 Fat +.002

Marb

39.5

$ Values

CW +45

$F $G

-1.23 40.93 59.87 36.78

Lot 49

$B 139.36

Lot # 50

DRI Insightful C103

2/21/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

SAV Brilliance 8077

AAA# 18518550

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

PVF Insight 0129

CED

PVF Missie 790 SAV Final Answer 0035

-1

DRI Justine 3031 Aln Annaâ€™s former show heifer is making a name for herself. Pretty, feminine and correct, her bull calf was able to pour it on and come off test ratioing 104. The cow herself weighed only 1125 when she weaned him, so definitely a moderate cow. Top 15% $Beef means feed the calves!

+49 YW +92 Scrotal +1.54 Milk +31

596 1146

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

Lot # 51

37.7

Carcass

$ Values

CW +46

$EN -11.46 $W 49.44

Marb

+.39

REA +.93 Calving

Data

BW +3.0 WW

DRI Justine Z055 FA

Calved:

Data

BW +3.6 WW

DRI Emma U066 Mag

Calved:

-10

Fat +.016

$F $G

52.35 31.05

Lot 50

$B 133.25

DRI Cedar Ridge C084

2/19/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Cole Creek Black Cedar 46P

Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V

AAA# 18519136

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

CED

+14

-1.7

+45 YW +78 Scrotal +.47 Milk +29

577 1119

Cole Creek Clovanada 49S MCC Breakaway 8132

DRI Scoth Miss Z108 Brk DRI Scotch Miss U083 NDay Heifer bull deluxe! Really came on as a yearling, ratioing 101 for YW and 118 for ADG, so the genetics for performance are there. His granddam was selected for our ET program this year, so the maternal is there on both sides. Add a 116 Marbling ratio and you have all the bases covered! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Carcass

33.6

$ Values

CW +28

$EN

+.81 REA +.76 Fat +.072

Marb

Data

$F $G $B

+3.78 63.87 19.24 39.60 96.05

Lot 51

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 52 Calved:

DRI Monument C022

2/9/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

TC Aberdeen 759

AAA# 18518542

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

R5 Monument 087

CED

+1.2

+50 YW +94 Scrotal +1.30 Milk +26

577 1107

KMD Lass 54 Connealy In Sure 8524

DRI Aubrey Vixon A138 IS DRI Aubrey Vixon Y006 Chs 116 REA ratio. 100 YW ratio with a 4.76 lb test ADG, giving a gain ratio of 112! Deep bodied bull with loads of capacity. He has plenty of muscle too, which is reinforced with his breed-leading Rib Eye Area EPD! Anna did very well with his Y006 granddam.

Lot 52 Lot # 53 Calved:

DRI Hit a Home Run C167

3/2/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

CA Future Direction 5321

AAA# 18518557

Boyd New Day 8005

+2.1

+47 YW +84 Scrotal +.01 Milk +26

593 1121

DRI Georgina T022 BND DRI Georgina R023 USPB Incredible cow family; you’ll see the R023 on both sides of many pedigrees. She’s STILL producing top bulls and females. 102 YW and ADG ratios with 102, 104 and 62 on Marbling, REA and BF. Will take your herd in the right direction no matter where you want to go. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Lot # 55 Calved:

Carcass

$EN

+.62 REA +.49 Fat -.012

$W $F $G

-0.10 49.42 45.34 41.40

$B 101.29

Purebred Black Angus Bull

GDAR Game Day 449

AAA# 18518574

CED

DRI Georgina R023 USPB B/R New Frontier 095 DRI Emma 1068 Cal Slick-haired, easy-keeping dam who’s had 9 AI calves out of 10 and shows no signs of slowing down. Innate fertility is the most important factor in whether or not a cow herd makes money. Build your foundation right with this pedigree

+45 YW +77 Scrotal +.23 Milk +21

594 1100

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

$EN

+.38 REA +.53

Fat +.045

35.2

$ Values

CW +21 Marb

Calved:

$F $G $B

+8.88 44.40 32.91 27.02 84.13

$EN

+.28 REA +1.20 Fat +.030

Marb

$F $G

-6.94 49.74 45.49 27.70

$B 123.78

DRI Leo’s Insight C299

3/22/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

AAA# 18518573

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

CED

SAV Net Worth 4200

-1

DRI Emma 3153 Cal Laura’s former show heifer is a deepbodied, easy keeping female who’s doing a great job. This bull calf performed well ratioing well above average for weights and ADG. Posted a 14.1” REA with only .19” BF. You can make some money with his eye-catching, performing calves! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Lot # 56

Data

BW +4.2

+53 YW +96 Scrotal +1.24 Milk +35

615 1178

DRI Emma Lea Y155 NW

Calved:

37.8

$ Values

CW +48

PVF Missie 790

Data

BW +1.9

Carcass

Lot # 54

38.3

Carcass

$ Values

CW +58

$EN -13.03 $W 58.79

Marb

+.68

REA +1.15

Fat +.018

59.19 41.63

$B 164.31

DRI Monument C111

2/22/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

AAA# 18518552

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

R5 Monument 087 +0

DRI Emma R107 NF

***

TC Aberdeen 759

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Super Bowl Z115

33.5

DRI Super and New C303

3/22/2015

Females

****

Data

$ Values

CW +21 Marb

Growth

****

PVF Insigt 0129

CED

Sugar Loaf Forever Lady K107

Carcass

***

SAV Brilliance 8077

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Sugar Loaf Direct Hit N021

Calving

Carcass

Data

CED

KMD Lass 54 S Chisum 6175

BW +2.7

+53 YW +95 Scrotal +.77 Milk +23

604 1058

DRI Justine Z012 Csm DRI Justine X099 CD 121 Marbling ratio! Top 1/3 of all Angus bulls for growth EPDs too. Top 2% for Heifer Preg EPD (+24.5) means his daughters are 24.5% more likely to become pregnant than a bull with a HP EPD of 0. Fertility is the BEDROCK of profitablility!

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Data

Carcass

$ Values

CW +49

$EN

+.45 REA +.97 Fat +.060

Marb

35.7

$F $G

-3.86 46.04 48.00 28.40

$B 128.56

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 57 Calved:

DRI Stone Monument C054

2/13/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

TC Aberdeen 759

AAA# 18518547

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

R5 Monument 087

CED

KMD Lass 54 S Chisum 6175 DRI Emma 3153 Cal Here is a growth and carcass sire, wrapped up in a moderate calving ease package. Ratio’d 109 for both Marbling and REA. Super pretty bull who’s as clean-made as they come. Born to a 1st calf heifer, his young dam turned around and raised another AI calf this year. Solid grand-dam too! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

***

****

Lot # 58

+52 YW +95 Scrotal +.68 Milk +22

594 1098

Carcass

$EN

+.22 REA +1.07 Fat +.049

AAA# 18518576

4 Point 8 of Ironwood

+12

-0.7

+47 YW +79 Scrotal +.49 Milk +26

654 1094

DRI Barbara R199 4pt8 DRI Barbara 1194 Cal Extreme marbling, ratioing 151 and grading CAB as a bull. Ratio’d 109 at weaning and 105 for test ADG, meaning he has the genetics to grow too. Both his dam (2005) and granddam (2001) are still producing every year, so don’t overlook the longevity on tough range conditions. Carcass

****

Growth

Females

***

Carcass

$EN

+.85 REA +.40

Fat +.064

Lot # 60

34.8

+8.54 63.53 $F 35.06 $G 36.51 $B 108.44

****

DRI Thunderbird C471

3/3/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

SAV Final Answer 0035

AAA# 18518583

4 Point 8 of Ironwood

+2.6

+60 YW +105 Scrotal +.96 Milk +19

668 1284

DRI Justine T076 4pt8 DRI Justine R309 3131 Grow monster, ratioing 112, 117, and 133 for WW, YW, and Test ADG. Has the highest growth EPDs of any bull in the pen with the weight to run with the best. His 2007 dam just weaned her 8th calf, demonstrating the longevity and innate fertility that makes our herd a standout! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Carcass

$EN

+.60 REA +.55

Fat +.071

Purebred Black Angus Bull

38.5

$F $G

-6.54 45.14 69.04 28.08

$B 123.10

AAA# 18518579

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

CED

+10

+0.3

+32 YW +57 Scrotal +.02 Milk +21

572 1050

DRI Justine 2135 Cal SAV 8180 Traveler 004

DRI Miss Emmy W205 004 DRI Miss Emmy 4126 FD Calving ease bull with double digit CED. All the bells & whistles won’t count for anything if you don’t’ get a live calf on the ground first. The cows on both sides of the pedigree are still producing at DRI, so longevity is here too.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Lot # 61 Calved:

Data

$ Values

CW +40 Marb

4/3/2015

Carcass

$EN

+.37 REA +.23

Fat +.014

34.0

$ Values

CW +11 Marb

Data

+9.82 28.11 $F 2.63 $G 28.14 $B 55.56

DRI Power Game C046

2/13/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

AAA# 18518546

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

PA Full Power 1208

CED

SAV Emblynette 7411

DRI A089 Thunderstorm C373

PA Power Tool 9108

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

SAV Thunderbird 9061

Calved:

Data

$ Values

CW +28 Marb

Lot # 59

DRI Thunderstorm A089

CED

Blue Lilly of Conanga 16

Lot 57

Connealy Thunder

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Connealy Consensus 7229

Calved:

$F $G

-6.21 41.16 47.08 21.50

$B 115.62

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Connealy Consensus

****

$ Values

CW +46 Marb

36.9

DRI Concensus Builder C319

3/25/2015

Calving

Data

BW +2.3 WW

DRI Emma A279 Csm

Calved:

Pine View SQR Rita W091 GDAR Game Day 449

CED

+0.7

+51 YW +94 Scrotal +.10

554 1120

DRI Georgina A145 GD DRI Georgina R023 USPB Another high carcass bull backed by our best cow with incredible fertility. 122 Marbling ratio and 109 REA with only 62 BF. Smoked on test ratioing 110. Small framed cow (full sister to Super Bowl) who still puts the genetics for growth in them! His very high $Values say go any way with the calves.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

***

Milk Carcass

Data

31.4

+36 $ Values

CW +30

$EN -14.67 Marb +1.01 $W 66.78 REA +1.06

Fat +.011

49.69 54.06

$B 123.52

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 62 Calved:

DRI Final Call C430

5/1/15

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Kesslers Frontman R001

AAA# 18518582

CED

DRI Foxy Erica Y079 FA SAF Focus of ER DRI Foxy Erica 9123 Saug Grew well and marbled well. This was this cow’s 11th and final calf, leaving the herd as a 12 year old. We sold several bulls and kept several daughters. While we didn’t catch a BW on him, his pedigree is calving ease.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 64 Calved:

Data

BW +0.2

n/a

+46 YW +79 Scrotal +1.00 Milk +28

655 1196

Carcass

$EN

+.45 REA +.41

Fat +.047

37.8

$ Values

CW +24 Marb

$F $G $B

+1.35 57.94 40.66 27.45 96.15

DRI Concentric C132

2/26/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Connealy Consensus

AAA# 18518553

CED

Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 OCC Magnitude 805M

79 589 1079

DRI Amber K U106 Mag

DRI Amber K 2223 Fcs

156 Marbling ratio topped the pen with only .21” of BF. This means he would have qualified for CAB. Add that bulls don’t marble as well as steers and the steer version might have gone Prime! High $EN and $Wean mean you’ll that if you’ll have an efficient, low input cowherd that raises lbs of calf to sell at weaning. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Scrotal Milk Carcass CW +9

+.99 REA +.37 Fat +.061 Marb

31.3

$ Values $EN +10.67 $W $F $G $B

53.74 32.66 43.84 78.70

CED

+11

+0.4

+40 YW +68 Scrotal +.75 Milk +23

610 1042

SAV Blackcap May 5270 SAV Net Worth 4200

DRI Miss Laura X185 NW DRI Miss Laura 3148 LB Very high Calving Ease Direct heifer bull! 96 & 102 for BW & WW ratios indicate his calves will come easy and weigh up at weaning. He also ratio’d 107 for REA, indicating his ability to hang muscle on a carcass. Very highly sought Brilliance son with the excellence of Net Worth on the bottom! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Lot # 65 Calved:

Data

+43 +73 -.54 +24

AAA# 18518569

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Carcass

$EN

+.37 REA +.67 Fat +.014

3/16/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

AAA# 18518570

CED

BT Right Time 24J DRI Emma S081 PC Because he was a twin, his EPD set is based only on ultrasound & genomics. However, he ratio’d just above average for all the weight data and way below on BW. In addition, a very high 130 marbling ratio makes him one of the best there. Deepribbed, soggy son-of-a-gun! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

***

Data

BW +1.7

+50 YW +88 Scrotal +1.23 Milk +24

598 1115

Carcass

$ Values

CW +29

$EN

+.73 REA +.14 Fat +.050

Marb

37.5

$F $G

-3.29 47.60 50.68 31.20

$B 108.40

DRI Monumental Endeavor C120

2/24/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

TC Aberdeen 759

AAA# 18519137

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

R5 Monument 087

CED

KMD Lass 54 S Chisum 6175

DRI Georgina R023 USPB Very nice growth here, and kept at it, weighing 1250 just a couple of weeks after his birthday. Top WW & YW EPDs testify to this. Add the maternal power found in this cow family, ice it with a Heifer Preg EPD of +18.4 (top 15%) and that’s a recipe for success. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Data

BW +1.7

+55 YW +101 Scrotal +.39 Milk +21

627 1131

DRI Georgina Y122 Csm

DRI Emma Y126 24J

Lot # 66

Lot 66

+9.77 45.20 $F 18.79 $G 31.94 $B 81.47

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Vixon W266 Bwckr

Calved:

34.9

$ Values

CW +19 Marb

Data

DRI Two in the Hand C266

DRI Bushworth A343 +11

BW +0.0 WW

Purebred Black Angus Bull

DRI Worth the Focus Y138

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Connealy Consensus 7229

3/14/2015

SAV Brilliance 8077 +7

DRI Foxy Erica 3156 Fcs

Calved:

DRI Brilliant Stars C257

SAV Bismarck 5682

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Front and Final A150

Lot # 63

Carcass

$ Values

CW +55

$EN

+.27 REA +.85 Fat +.062

Marb

36.5

$F $G

-7.82 43.84 56.76 17.58

$B 126.87

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 67 Calved:

DRI The Big Game C222

3/8/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

GDAR Game Day 449

AAA# 18518567

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Super Bowl Z115

CED

DRI Georgina R023 USPB Alberda Traveler 416 Scotch Miss K 399 The last calf from this 2002 model cow who easily qualifies for Pathfinder status. Build a herd on cows that calve early every year and you have the foundation for success. Add that they ratio 103 for both WW & YW and you have the pounds to sell every time. Ice it with a 129 marbling ratio! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 68

+43 YW +73 Scrotal +1.47

617 1158

Milk Carcass

$ Values

CW +19

$EN

+.75 REA +.34 Fat +.054

Marb

36.1

+26

$F $G $B

+6.26 52.37 27.28 36.44 88.50

DRI Lead Traveler C381

3/31/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Connealy Lead On

AAA# 18518578

DRI Capett X024 FA DRI 004 Traveler W221

The vagaries of when an animal drinks and when he crosses the scale may have come into play here. 10 days later at scan, he was 1082, ratioing 98 for weight. 102 marbling also on scan day.

-0.6

Carcass

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Lot # 70

DRI Monument C146

2/28/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

$EN

+.73 REA +.32 Fat -.004

$W $F $G $B

-0.19 46.04 17.23 42.93 76.00

AAA# 18518554

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

KMD Lass 54

$ Values

CW +15 Marb

Calved:

Data

+43 597 YW +73 1024 Scrotal +1.42 37.73 Milk +25

DRI Blackcap R306 3138

Lot # 69

R5 Monument 087

CED WW

DRI Blackcap Y179 DTrav

Lot 67

TC Aberdeen 759

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Leading Answer A082

Calved:

Data

BW +1.0 WW

DRI Scotch Miss 2006 AT

Calved:

DRI Valuable Answer W016

DRI Foxy Erica Y253 W016

CED

+17

-2.1

+39 +77 -.14 +20

539 1038

DRI Foxy Erica 3156 Fcs Double digit calving ease and negative BW EPD makes him a sleep through the night sire. In fact, he is in the top 1% for CED If live calves are your goal, take a look at him. A strong pedigree on the maternal side make him one to leave daughters in the herd too. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Scrotal Milk Carcass

33.1

$ Values

CW +27

$EN

+.07 REA +.82 Fat +.069

Marb

Data

+4.91 35.39 $F 30.69 $G 12.09 $B 78.84

DRI Black & Blue C088

2/19/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

SAV Bismarck 5682

AAA# 18518548

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

SAV Bruiser 9164

CED

+13

-0.8

+46 YW +84 Scrotal +.46 Milk +16

608 1074

SAV Miss Bobbie 7463 B/R New Frontier 095

DRI Emma Z062 NF DRI Emma 3153 Cal A high marbling bull at ultrasound time with very little BF. Nice combination and great performance for a heifer bull. Ratioâ€™d 94 for BW while posting a 102 WW ratio. His top 10% $EN indicates his daughters will be very easy keepers. Calve easy with fertile, easy fleshing daughters = Profits! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Data

34.6

Carcass

$ Values

CW +17

$EN +13.45

+.52

REA +.38

Marb

Fat -.006

$G $B

43.67 42.77 36.82 84.78

Lot 70

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 71 Calved:

DRI Big Uproar C252

3/13/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Sitz Upward 307R

AAA# 18518568

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Bruin Uproar 0070 Falcon Blackbird 6071 Mytty In Focus

Calved:

DRI New Concensus C183

2/26/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Connealy Consensus

AAA# 18518553

Connealy Consensus 7229

CED

Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 Boyd New Day 8005 DRI Scotch Miss 2006 AT Carcass stand out with 109, 103 and 90 ratios for Marb, REA, and BF. Top cow who we flushed this year as an 8 year old. All her progeny have made the cut; she doesn’t miss. Very high Heifer Preg EPD of 15.6 (top 30%) say his daughters will be fertile.

+48 YW +81 Scrotal +.85 Milk +26

597 1048

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

35.5

$ Values

CW +21

$EN

+.85 REA +.50 Fat +.050

Marb

Growth

Females

***

****

Lot # 73 Calved:

Data

BW +3.1

Carcass

****

$F $G $B

+1.85 49.54 28.56 41.26 89.56

Milk Carcass

3/6/2015

+.65 REA +.15 Fat +.040

AAA# 18518565

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

CED

Baldridge Navigator N5

DRI Foxy Erica W119 Nav DRI Foxy Erica 3156 Fcs You want to see Navigator in a maternal pedigree; they’re flat GOOD COWS. Performing son of a gun too with 104, 108 and 116 WW, YW, and ADG ratios. Trouble free, fertile females who raise the top calves—Nice!

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Data

BW +0.7

+49 YW +94 Scrotal +2.06 Milk +26

622 1185

Carcass

$ Values

CW +33

$EN

+.51 REA +.50 Fat +.055

Marb

40.6

$F $G

-2.58 53.35 56.49 28.08

$B 108.76

DRI A089 Thunderstorm C364

3/31/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Connealy Thunder

AAA# 18518578

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Thunderstorm A089

CED

DRI Justine 2135 Cal SAV Net Worth 4200

DRI Miss Emmy S025 USPB Above average performance and way above average carcass, ratioing 116 and 102 for Marbling & REA. Old-fashioned females hurt his EPDs. Sire sold to a longtime customer who spends more with us each time he buys as he recognizes the high value of what he gets from DRI. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Data

BW +1.5

+38 YW +76 Scrotal +.95 Milk +23

611 1184

DRI Miss Emmy Y183 NW

+6.58 35.60 $F 30.29 $G 29.35 $B 104.40

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Lot # 74

Lot 74

36.8

$ Values $EN

Marb

80 607 1130

+19

CW +34

DRI Georgina R023 USPB

Calved:

-0.5

Data

DRI Super Nav C210

DRI Super Bowl Z115 -2

DRI Scotch Miss U083 NDay

Calving

GDAR Game Day 449

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

+41 YW +79 Scrotal +1.49

DRI Justine 1101 Cal Double digit Calving Ease and negative BW EPDs make him a heifer bull for sure! You aren’t giving up the growth either with his 101, 102, 105 for WW, YW and ADG ratios. He scored very high on Docility (+29) and Heifer Preg (+13.7) EPDs making his daughters the ones to keep in the herd.

Lot # 72

+10

DRI Justine X090 MIF

Lot 71

CED

Carcass

$ Values

CW +23

$EN

+.47 REA +.09

Marb

Fat +.030

37.6

+2.30 32.76 $F 27.51 $G 53.14 $B 79.51

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 75 Calved:

DRI Payweight C041

2/12/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Basin Payweight 006S

AAA# 18518545

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Basin Payweight 1682

CED

21AR O Lass 7017 Woodhill Foresight DRI Barbara 1194 Cal Big REA bull with a 107 ratio and only 67 BF ratio. Lean and muscular. Top 25% $EN indicates his daughters will need less feed to get the job done. Top maternal pedigree too; 3 stars only because his dam was a 1st calf heifer, but she calved right at the front of the herd this year too. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Lot # 76

+51 YW +87 Scrotal +.81 Milk +23

554 1044

Carcass

$EN

+.53 REA +.52 Fat +.036

AAA# 18518549

Falcon Blackbird 6071 DRI Final Day X040

Big growth bull whoâ€™s also a HEIFER bull! 95, 108, 109, 109 ratios for BW, WW, YW, and ADG. Continued to perform weighing 1302 at 13 months. High scrotal and Heifer Preg EPDs say fertility is tops. Easy keeping females by the top 24% $EN make him the all-around prospect! Carcass

Growth

****

-0.3

+54 YW +97 Scrotal +1.72 Milk +22

DRI Vixon U167 Frt

Females

Carcass

$EN

+.85 REA +.62 Fat +.091

Lot # 78

DRI Pay Day C161

3/2/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

39.6

$F $G

+2.37 58.37 46.77 33.73

AAA# 18518556

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

21AR O Lass 7017

75 645 1195

$B 110.45

****

Calved:

Data

$ Values

CW +37 Marb

Lot # 77

Basin Payweight 1682

CED WW

DRI Vixon Z296 DFD

Lot 75

Basin Payweight 006S

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Bruin Uproar 0070

Calved:

$F $G

+2.08 55.29 45.61 29.35

$B 130.82

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Sitz Upward 307R

****

$ Values

CW +44 Marb

35.9

DRI Big Uproar C091

2/19/2015

Calving

Data

BW +0.0 WW

DRI Barbara A296 WF

Calved:

GDAR Game Day 449

DRI Vixon Y066 GD

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

+20

-4.3

+49 +85 -.01 +23

578 1052

DRI Band 1394 Vixon 4298 Lowest BW and highest CED in the pen. Heifer bulls are always valuable as live calves drive the bottom line. As we move in to tougher times, cow herd efficiency & fertility become even more important than ever.

CED

Scrotal Milk

Data

33.1

Carcass

$ Values

CW +37

$EN +12.77

+.51

REA +.58

Marb

Fat +.076

66.86 43.88 25.40

$B 114.98

DRI Paygrade C028

2/10/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Basin Payweight 006S

AAA# 18518543

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

Basin Payweight 1682

CED

+12

-1.1

+50 YW +89 Scrotal +.79 Milk +26

573 1064

21AR O Lass 7017 Connealy Lead On

DRI Emma A113 LO DRI Emma W061 FA 105 Marbling ratio with only a 71 BF. The good fat without the bad! Top 10% in calving ease & BW make him a top heifer bull. If you sell calves at weaning, his $W is also top 10%, while his top 15% $Beef make his calves feeders too.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Carcass

34.8

$ Values

CW +44

$EN

+.72 REA +.50 Fat +.027

Marb

Data

$F $G

-2.84 57.33 46.18 36.18

$B 134.56

Lot 78

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 79 Calved:

DRI Super Bowl C148

2/28/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

GDAR Game Day 449

AAA# 18518555

DRI Net Worth U184

+11

-1.5

+43 YW +85 Scrotal +.83 Milk +25

621 1165

DRI Queen X291 U184 DRI Queen 8120 Cal The best of DRI breeding on both sides of the pedigree. No holes anywhere for this bull! 93, 104, 106, 111 for BW, WW, YW, and ADG. Ice it with 104 & 106 Marb & REA ratios. Top 15% $EN means easy keeping cows. Cows, carcass, & growth. Yeah, baby! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Lot # 81 Calved:

Carcass

37.4

$ Values

CW +26

$EN

+.49 REA +.35 Fat +.106

Marb

Data

$F $G $B

+6.32 53.91 46.66 18.48 86.17

DRI Super Bowl C110

2/22/2015

Black Angus Bull

GDAR Game Day 449

AAA#

CED

DRI Georgina R023 USPB Connealy Lead On

-3

DRI Justine U217 NPV Above average YW and test ADG tell us he has the growth (ratio’d 102 and 103!) but with a moderate mature size. Genomics give him a high Heifer Preg EPD which matches what we know about the exceptional fertility in his pedigree.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Data

BW +2.7

+54 YW +91 Scrotal +1.24 Milk +26

592 1120

Carcass

$ Values

CW +22

$EN

+.61 REA +.42 Fat +.019

Marb

36.7

$F $G $B

+0.21 58.60 50.73 36.95 97.79

AAA# 18518544

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

GDAR Game Day 449

CED

+0.6

+52 YW +92 Scrotal +.60 Milk +34

584 1053

DRI Elba A122 GD DRI Elba 2184 Cal Carcass!!! 124 Marbling ratio with a 113 REA ratio make him one of the tops in the pen. All this with only .22” BF. Top maternal pedigree on the bottom side, and a top 3% Heifer Preg EPD (+23). Higher Milk EPD if you need a shot in your herd.

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

***

Lot # 82 3/21/2015

Carcass

$ Values $EN -12.14 $W 66.60

Marb

Fat +.050

45.83 47.07

$B 107.95

AAA# 18518571

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

CED

S Chisum 6175

+11

DRI Miss Ally Z096 Csm DRI Miss Ally K 3376 What a performer! And a HEIFER bull to boot! Below average on BW and above on WW, YW, ADG. His Marbling & REA ratios were 136 and 116! Young dam delivered her 3rd calf right on schedule. Very moderate line with performance!

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Data

BW +0.5

+49 YW +85 Scrotal +.99 Milk +26

608 1141

Carcass

$ Values

CW +32

$EN

+.58 REA +.96 Fat +.04

Marb

35.1

$F $G

+3.97 60.24 41.77 38.33

$B 116.61

DRI A150 Front Door C411

4/14/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Kesslers Frontman R001

AAA# 18518581

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Front and Final A150

CED

DRI Foxy Erica Y079 FA Mytty In Focus

DRI Vixon 3119 Cal Sired by last year’s top seller and out of a solid young cow, this bull is a solid prospect. He’s deep-bodied, long-sided and shows great muscle expression. In the same breath, he’s very smooth in his shoulder and make, lending to his calving ease. 108 REA ratio backs up that muscling! Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

Data

BW +1.8

+45 YW +76 Scrotal +1.66 Milk +23

584 1125

DRI Vixon X056 MIF

+.85

REA +1.04

DRI Foxy Erica Y079 FA

Lot # 83

Lot 83

35.8

CW +25

Purebred Black Angus Bull

DRI Front and Final A150

Calved:

Data

DRI A150 Frontrunner C292

Kesslers Frontman R001

DRI Justine Z267 LO

Purebred Black Angus Bull

Pine View SQR Rita W091

Calved:

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Super Bowl Z115

2/10/2015

PA Full Power 1208

CED

DRI Georgina R023 USPB

Calved:

DRI Full Power C031

PA Power Tool 9108

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Super Bowl Z115

Lot # 80

Carcass

$ Values

CW +11

$EN

+.42 REA +.59

Marb

Fat +.030

36.4

$F $G $B

+6.39 46.86 33.50 32.87 69.61

20 Month Old Black Angus Bulls Lot # 84 Calved:

DRI Playoffs C172

3/3/2015

Purebred Black Angus Bull

GDAR Game Day 449

AAA# 18518558

Genomically Enhanced EPDs

DRI Super Bowl Z115

CED

-4

+2.6

+51 YW +90 Scrotal +.14

593 1081

DRI Georgina R023 USPB SAV Bismarck 5682

Data

DRI Barbara X227 Bis DRI Barbara 1194 Cal Females are the name of the game here. Granddam has another AI calf this year (her 14th calf) and we flushed his dam and maternal sister this year. Add the fertility of Super Bowl and you have the kind of bredin fertility that keep you in business. Weighed 1172 8 days after his YW.

Milk Carcass CW +22 Marb

+.49

REA +.54 Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Fat +.077

33.1

+22 $ Values $EN $W $F $G $B

+3.77 48.62 56.17 27.22 93.19

From our 2015 sale: DRI

No Games B153

“Every cow in his pasture was bred and he came home looking great! Oh by the way, the 4 largest steers were out of DRI Blue Moon S184 (from the 2007 sale) daughters.” -W&S Ranch, Philip & Jessica Weltmer DRI customers since our very 1st sale!

20 Month Old Black, Polled, SimmAngus Bulls Last year, we brought you our first SimmAngus, hybrid bulls. While we truly appreciate the predictability and consistency of straight-bred Angus cattle, as commercial cattlemen we recognize the real benefits of hybrid vigor, especially in terms of fertility and longevity. This year, we bring you 6 top-of-the-line SimmAngus hybrid bulls. We selected Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 for his all-around performance, carcass, AND reasonable maternal characteristics. We raise VERY moderate Angus cattle that won’t eat you out of house and home. These bulls are your chance to punch it up a notch. We intend to bring you more of these bulls in the future. Unfortunately, due to health considerations and the limits they placed on our ability to make well-considered decisions the last 2 years, we won’t have any SimmAngus in 2017 or 2018. They will return in 2019. Until then, please consider these truly top prospects that will take your steers and replacement heifers to new levels of performance.

Lot # 85 Calved:

DRI Class Upgrade C177

3/3/2015

1/2 Angus, 1/2 Sim SimAngus bull

ASA# 3154207

Ellingson Legacy M229

Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B RAB-EGL Blue Moon 4407M

DRI Queen T202 BlMn

+9.7

+0.5

+64

662 1228

Data

YW +108

DRI Queen 3358 hpr Homozygous Black & Polled. Ranks in the top 1/3 for the growth and carcass EPDs. 1/4 Simmi calves will bring you top $$ at the sale barn, will gain at the Feedyard, and the females will have the hybrid vigor to stay in the herd for years. No worries at all on mature cows. Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

Scrotal

37.5

n/a

Milk +17.8 Carcass CW +35.4

+.41 REA +.93 Marb

Fat -.052

Indexes API

124.9

Top 50% TI

73.7

Top 35%

Lot 85

20 Month Old Black, Polled, Sim-Angus Bulls Lot # 86 Calved:

DRI Big Upgrade C254

3/13/2015

1/2 Angus, 1/2 Sim SimAngus bull

ASA# 3132025

Lot # 87 Calved:

Ellingson Legacy M229

DRI Growth Upgrade C220

3/8/2015

1/2 Angus, 1/2 Sim SimAngus bull

ASA# 3132023

Ellingson Legacy M229

Mr NLC Upgrade U8676

Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B SAV 8180 Traveler 004

DRI Justine X140 Tr004

+5.9

Data

+2.6

100

WW +75.5

696 1205

YW +112

DRI Justine 2020 Cal Homozygous Black & Polled. Top 15-30% EPDs for the growth traits, marbling & REA making him a great choice for cattle that feed. Don’t worry about the BW on mature cows! His dam has had 4 bulls, all of whom made the sale. She posts 4 @ 104 WWR, 4 @ 102 YWR. No worries on mature cows.

Scrotal

Milk +18.2 Carcass CW +40.4 Marb

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Indexes API

+.51

REA +.91 Calving

37.2

n/a

116.8

Top 60% TI

Fat -.033

Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B Baldridge Navigator N5

DRI Georgina W117 Nav

+7.6

Data

+1.9

103

WW +72.6

686 1276

YW +121

DRI Georgina 4306 Aln Homozygous Black & Polled. Ranks in the top 15% for WW, top 10% for YW, & top 25% for Marbling & REA EPDs. If you’re going to sell or feed calves, have a look. Strong maternal side would make for some females with the extra punch of hybrid vigor. No worries at all on mature cows.

78.6

Top 15%

Scrotal Carcass CW +45.1 Marb

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

Lot # 88 Calved:

Indexes

123.3

API

+.51

REA +.85 Calving

39.7

n/a

Milk +18.4

Top 50% TI

Fat +.025

78.7

Top 15%

DRI Upgrade Me C165

3/2/2015

1/2 Angus, 1/2 Sim SimAngus bull

ASA# 3132022

Ellingson Legacy M229

Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 CE +13.7

Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B

SAV Final Answer 0035

Homozygous Black & Polled. Top 10% for both indexes and top calving ease for the Simmi breed, and top for his SMxAN contemporary group. His carcass EPDs put him in the top too, making him a top prospect for terminal cross or 1/4 SM replacement females!

Calved:

DRI Major Upgrade C228

3/9/2015

1/2 Angus, 1/2 Sim SimAngus bull

ASA# 3132024

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

****

***

****

Lot # 90 Calved:

Ellingson Legacy M229

Scrotal

37.5

n/a

Milk +20.5 Carcass CW +23.9

+.69 REA +.78

Indexes API

Marb

156.1

Top 10% TI

Fat -.034

83.4

Top 10%

DRI Status Upgrade C191

3/4/2015

1/2 Angus, 1/2 Sim SimAngus bull

ASA# 3154208

Ellingson Legacy M229

Mr NLC Upgrade U8676

Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 CE +10.8

Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B

DRI Justine T028 NPV

Data

+0.5

WW +70.1

560 1280

Sinclair Net Present Value

YW +120

DRI Justine R014 CF Homozygous Black & Polled. Gained an amazing 6.44 lbs/day on test to ratio 128 in his group of SimAngus. Easily the top gaining bull out of ALL the bulls. Dam is a 9 year old cow weaning her 8/8 AI sired calf this year. Stay at the front of the season with bred-in fertility!

601 1144

YW +95.6

DRI Emma 4239 T5

Lot # 89

-1.9

WW +64.1

DRI Emma W061 FA

Lot 88

Data

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

Scrotal

37.2

n/a

Milk +20.3 Carcass CW +42.6

+.51 REA +.94 Marb

Fat -.026

Indexes API

134.1

CE +11.6

Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B

SAV Final Answer 0035

DRI Capett X089 FA

640 1139

YW +98.8

DRI Capett 3123 Aln Homozygous Black & Polled. High CE and low BW mean he’s the best calving ease of the SimAngus bulls. I would use on heifers under supervision. The All Purpose Index says go any way you want with the calves while the Terminal Index says they’ll grade and yield very nicely!

Scrotal Carcass CW +27.4

80.2

Fat -.012

Calving

Carcass

Growth

Females

***

****

***

****

35.0

n/a

Milk +20.1

Top 15%

-0.9

WW +64.5

+.69 REA +.93

Top 35%

Data

Marb

Indexes API

148.2

Top 15% TI

82.1

Top 10%

55 KCC & DRI Bred Commercial Heifers

KCC and DRI are pleased to offer 55 bred heifers to calve in the Spring of 2017. They represent the top of our spring born heifer calves. To start with, we kept heifers that were neither too big nor too small, were born in the 1st 1/2 of the season, had good temperaments, were good performers, and were structurally correct, etc. From that elite group, we selected heifers from the best cows. When all was said and done, we had less than 1/2 the heifers left. We are offering you 1/2 of the best of the best! These are NOT put together heifers but rather the top of our herd with generations of AI, tough selection and proven performance on the range and the rail. Heifers are bred to calving ease Black Angus (DRI) and Red Angus (KCC). The heifers have all their shots, have been dewormed, Bangs vaccinated & tested PI negative. Complete information on each heifer will be available on a supplement sheet online and at the sale. Videos of each lot will be online before the sale too. Heifers will sell in lots of 3 to 5. They will be penned at the sale, but a video presentation will run for each lot in the ring. AGAIN THIS YEAR: THERE WILL BE A BASE BID ON ALL HEIFERS. We have always had a policy of honesty in all dealings. We are coming off an extended drought that saw us downsize our herd significantly. We had good rains this past year and weâ€™re in a position to cautiously expand our herds. Thus, we are setting a reasonable floor because they have great value to us. These are heart of our herd heifers. There are A LOT of heifers out there again this fall. As belts tighten, known genetics become all the more valuable. We continue to offer our BEST, KNOWN, PROVEN GENETICS that keeps your foundation solid. Therefore, the base bid on bred heifers will be $1800.

Ah, summer!

But summer turns to fall and fall to winter. And some winters have brought blizzards! So...

Remember - We offer calve-out service with our exclusive LIVE CALF GUARANTEE! See p. 5 for pricing information & compete details.

A Word About Cattle Feeding It’s no secret that both operations are big believers in retained ownership of quality cattle. After all, if you’re going to go to the trouble of stacking high-quality genetics and handling and vaccinating your cattle properly, why not reap the benefits? If you’re willing to go one step further and identify those animals, the story gets even better. You need to know how your own cattle perform, even if you never anticipate retaining ownership. As seen below, money will be made on changing markets and grid premiums. Therefore, retained ownership will happen more with grid proven cattle. Let’s take a look: Value of 550 lb calf @ 1.43 on Oct. 1:

$786.50

Avg. feeding costs with $.70 cost of gain (700 lbs )

$490

Freight & Interest (calf)

$30

Death loss (ours is lower, but we’ll use 2%)

$15

Total costs:

$1321.50

Breakeven price for May marketing

$1.05

Oct. 1 Pricing through USPB for May

$104.00

With premiums WE normally garner, it’s still a winner WITH OUR FEEDING HISTORY. We feel the market is oversold and things will be better this spring….aren't we optimistic?! Winner, winner chicken dinner. Be the first to call on this and get a $50 credit!!

KCC & DRI fall cattle on feed at KCC

Understanding & Interpreting Data In general, the AAA has set things up so that the higher the number, the “better” it is. In other words, for calving ease direct (CED), a bull with a 9 would calve easier than a bull with a 2. A higher marbling EPD means more marbling and so forth. However, please be careful not to think that bigger is always better. A bull with an outrageously high $Beef value may give you huge frame scores and hard doing cows. Higher milk values could lead in some instances to udder problems and cows that milk themselves down too much and therefore have trouble rebreeding. The other thing to consider is how much data is behind the numbers the Association generates. We’re excited about the $EN value index which attempts to get a handle on more efficient cows. However, this the Association uses Milk EPD and mature size only to calculate this number. This misses those really efficient outliers (and some hard-doing ones too!).

The Red Angus Association is the only association that builds EPD’s from Total Herd Reporting (THR). THR uses data from the entire calf crop - not just the calves that were good enough to register. The biggest benefit of THR is the elimination of reporting bias from data used to calculate EPDs. Perhaps even more significant is the overestimate of performance of sires whose poorer performing calves are not reported. This next thought cannot be stressed too much. YOU CAN NOT COMPARE EPD’S ACROSS BREEDS!!!! Black Angus breeders consider BW +2.0 and below to be suitable for use on heifers, while Red Angus breeders will usually want a negative BW EPD. Having said that, here are the averages for parent sires in the AAA and RAA as of September of the current year:

Do NOT compare EPDs across breeds. They are very different!!! American Red Angus Association EPD Averages for Current Sires HB

CED

Milk

Stay

Marb

REA

HPG

-1.6

+58

+90

+20

+10

+21

+.49

+.11

-.00

+.03

+10

American Angus Association EPD Averages for Current Sires CED

Milk

Scrotal

Marb

REA

$EN

+1.1

+48

+85

+23

+.76

+30

+.49

+.43

+.015

9.1

+1.8 +62.4

YW +90.6

Milk

-2.12 43.39 41.21 29.76

American Simmental Association EPD Averages for Current Sires CE

Marb

REA

API

+21.2 +26.4 +.15

+.80

-.06

122.7

68.4

$B 99.69

Understanding & Interpreting the Data Performance Data  BW—Bull’s birth weight as adjusted by the American Angus Association or Red Angus Association.  WW—Bull’s weaning weight adjusted by the AAA or ARA to 205 days  YW—Bull’s yearling weight adjusted by the AAA or ARA to 365 days  Scrotal—Bulls scrotal circumference in centimeters adjusted by the AAA or ARA to 365 days of age (1 year) Performance EPD’s (Expected Progeny Differences)  CED- Calving Ease Direct is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which an sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.  BW-Expressed in lbs, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny when compared to the progeny of an average bull in the breed.  WW & YW-Expressed in lbs, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning/yearling growth to his progeny compared to the progeny of an average bull in the breed.  Milk-Also called Weaning Wt Maternal, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters. In other words, it is that part of WW attributed to mi and mothering ability. It is compared to daughters of an average bull in the breed.  Scrotal-Expressed in centimeters, it is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to the progeny of an average sire in the breed. Available for BLACK ANGUS ONLY.  Stayability-The expected difference in probability of daughters staying in the herd at least 6 years. Since cows are usually only culled for being open before the age of 6, the EPD is primarily a measure of sustained fertility in female offspring. Available for RED ANGUS ONLY. Carcass EPD’s (Expected Progeny Differences)  CW-Carcass weight, expressed in pounds is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.  Marbling-expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Higher marbling scores are positively correlated with higher carcass quality grades.  REA-expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.  BF or FT– expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire's progeny compared to progeny of other sires.  YG-predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade score, and is expressed in USDA Yield Grade units Black Angus ONLY—$ Value Indexes  Cow Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollars savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). $Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes, expressed in dollars per head, The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires  Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for preweaning merit. Includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk and mature cow size.  Feedlot Value ($F), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires.  Grid Value ($G), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires.  Beef Value ($B), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. Red Angus ONLY  Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) - predicts the probability of heifers conceiving to calve at two years of age. Many breeds offer genetic predictions of yearling bull scrotal circumference as an indicator of age of puberty. Red Angus’ HPG EPD offers more than an indicator trait, it selects for producers’ desired response: pregnant heifers.  The ME EPD predicts differences in energy requirements of mature daughters of an individual and is expressed in Megacalories per month. Differences in Maintenance Energy requirements can easily translate into differences in feed required to maintain body weight. While higher milking, higher growth (larger mature size) cattle typically have higher maintenance requirements, there are many Red Angus sire choices that defy these antagonisms - actually combining positive revenue traits (Growth and Milk) with negative Expense Traits (ME). FOR THIS INDEX, THE LOWER THE NUMBER, THE BETTER!  HB & GM—Herd builder and grid master are expressed as differences in profitability per exposure. Example. Bull A has a 135 HB, bull B has a 100. The bull is kept for 5 years and breeds 30 cows per year for 150 sired calves. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Be the first to call and get a $50 credit. Bull A @ 135 X 150 calves =$20,250.00 Bull B @ 100 x 150 calves = $15000.00. The difference of $5250.00 favors bull A. Simmental ONLY  All Purpose Index (API)- Evaluates sire 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. Index units are in dollars per cow exposed.  Terminal Index (TI)- Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield. Index units are in dollars per cow exposed.

In Memory Charles Wayne Kniebel passed gracefully to heaven on Thursday, January 28th, 2016, with family at his side. Charles was proud to be known as C.W. Kniebel. He was the 3rd generation of the Kniebels to till the soil and raise his family as a farmer/rancher. He had an extremely short bout with pancreatic/liver cancer. Charles was born to Carl and Amanda (Lawrenz) Kniebel on December 21, 1930. He was the 3rd born with 3 sisters; Arlene, Twila, and Lois. He was the only heir namesake to carry on the family name. Charles attended 1st-8th grade at Baxter School riding his pony with his sister Twila to school. He enjoyed his high school years at White City High School graduating in 1948. Charles was drafted into the Army in 1954 attending Basic Training in El Paso, Texas. After service, he resumed farming on the homestead west of White City with his father. His passion for farming brought him interest in enjoying a farming class with other young farmers around the area. He was meticulous at sowing a crop with the straightest rows, but the biggest bit of pride was driving the Case International 4-Wheel drive tractor. As much as he loved tilling the soil, his favorite highlight of farming was feeding his cattle and watching them grow from birth to finish. The most unique aspect of Kniebel Farms was that they never sold calves, always finished cattle, for 5 generations! Charles was united in marriage with Donna Jean Ruppel on December 7, 1958, in Herington at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. This union was blessed with three children; Kim, Kevin, and Chuck. Donna preceded in death in 1990. Charles was united in marriage to Mona Mae McDiffett on November 6, 1998, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shady Brook, of Woodbine. They enjoyed 17 years of marriage while he still farmed with his sons. They both cherished their bus trips and casino trips together making new friends. Charles will be greatly missed by his widow Mona Mae, his daughter Kim (Alan) Bontrager; by his sons whom he worked with daily; Kevin (Mary Ann) Kniebel; Chuck (Kim) Kniebel. He leaves six grandchildren Amanda (Thad) Julian, Chelsey (Tanner) Stucky, Cassandra Kniebel, Clayton Kniebel, Spencer Bontrager, and Ali Bontrager. He was preceded in death by grandson Chase Kniebel. He also was blessed with 2 great grandsons, Connor Julian and Bentley Kniebel.

Joseph Leo Downey of Manhattan, Kan., formerly of Midland, Mich., died Thursday, April 14, 2016 after a 6 month battle with lung cancer. Joe was born June 15, 1936 in Manhattan, Kan. to Charles Patrick Downey and Magdalena Lissolo Downey. He attended Sacred Heart Academy and Monsignor Luckey High School, graduating in 1954. He went on to Kansas State University, graduating in 1959 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Immediately afterwards, he reported to Ft. Sill, Okla., to serve his country as an artillery officer in the US Army. While at Ft. Sill, he met Sherry Ann Alexander, who became his wife on Dec. 30, 1961. Upon completion of his military service, Joe went to work for The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Mich. He spent his entire career with Dow, retiring in 1999 in a senior leadership position. While still working for Dow, Joe returned to his ranching heritage, starting Downey Ranch, Inc. in his beloved Kansas Flint Hills. When he was finally able to return to Kansas full-time, he spent most days on the ranch, performing every function from management to tagging baby calves. It was cattle ranching that was his true vocation. Joe & Sherry Downey were married for 55 happy years. Together, they raised four children; Laura Downey of Manhattan, KS, Barb Downey (Joe Carpenter) of Wamego, KS, Charles Downey (Nancy) of Riley, KS, and John Downey (Shannan Seely) of Whitehouse Station, NJ. In addition, they have six grandchildren; Patricia Bruen, Michael Skochdopole, Anna and Laura Carpenter, and Claire and Bronwyn Downey. Joe is survived by two sisters; Mary (Jim) Day and Catherine (Richard) Heise, both of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Patrick Downey and Bernard Downey, and one sister, Jean Smithhisler. In addition, Joe left many friends. He touched countless people with his quiet acts of generosity. If you were in need, Joe Downey was there.

Chuck’s & Kim’s grandsons Connor & Bentley

Hat or crown... Why limit yourself to only one? The portable corral sees a lot of use at KCC. Kevin is ‘managing’ while Clay & Tyler Blythe fold out the holding pen area. Barb & her mom Sherry celebrate Barb’s hospital release after more surgery in Sept.

Clay Kniebel & Amanda

Anna Carpenter is an official high school graduate! Now she’s at NEO in Miami, OK.

Joe Carpenter sits on a panel discussing modern day “Cowboys & Indians”

The Carpenter family went to Italy where they saw the world’s smallest elevators, Greek ruins & Pompeii. Truly the trip of a lifetime!

Barb received a beautiful coyote pelt from friend & long-time customer Doug Wenderott. It’s now draped over the back of the couch at home!

Kniebel Cattle Co. 428Kniebel S. 2600Cattle Rd. Co. White City, KS 66872 428 S. 2600 Rd. (785)349-2821 White City, KS 66872 (785)349-2821 DOWNEY RANCH, Inc. 37929 WabaunseeRANCH, Rd. DOWNEY Inc. Wamego, 66547 Rd. 37929KS Wabaunsee (785)456-8160 Wamego, KS 66547 (785)456-8160

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2016 Production Sale: Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 @ 12:30 pm CST 2016 Production Sale: Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 @ 12:30 pm CST At the Downey Ranch in Wabaunsee, KS (12 mi. SE of Manhattan, KS on K-18) At the Downey Ranch in Wabaunsee, KS (12 mi. SE of Manhattan, KS on K-18)