Bulls are available at the ranch for viewing. The ranch is located 35 miles south of Nenzel, NE. The bulls will also be on display February 27th at Valentine Livestock Aution, Valentine, NE. Feel free to come look or give us a call with any questions you may have.
Friday, February 27th the bulls will be at Valentine Livestock Auction. The sale will start at 2;00 PM (CST) on February 28th with Red Angus bulls selling first with Bowlin Cattle Company selling bulls immediately after.
Sale Day Phone Numbers
Eric Ravenscroft
Shannon Ravenscroft
Sale Representatives
Ryan Sexson
Tannon Dvorak
Auctioneer
Matt Lowery
Special Representatives
Cory Peters
Tami McIntosh
Valentine Livestock
Greg Arendt
Brogan Arendt
Delivery
(mobile)
Annual Bull Sale
FEBRUARY 28, 2026
2 pm CST | Valentine Livestock Auction | Valentine, NE
Terms & Conditions
Terms of the sale are cash unless prior credit arrangements are established between buyer and seller. Settlements are to made with Valentine Livestock Auction after conclusion of the auction.
Health
All Red Angus bulls are coming virgin two-year-olds that have been tested for breeding soundness by Justin Ward DVM, Valentine, NE 402-376-1571
Scrotal measurements and scan data will be available on a supplement sheet on our website and at sale day. Cattle going out of state will need to be trich tested following the sale. The tests will be perfomed directly after the sale.
Breeding Guarantee
Bulls selling are guaranteed through the first breeding season, defined as 60 days following the 1st turn out. If a fertility problem occurs preventing the bull to perform a replacement bull of similar value will be provided if available. If a suitable replacement is not available then sales credit will be provided. Please notify us as soon as possible should an injury occur and prior to the injured bull being sold for salvage. All claims must be made by September 15, 2026.
Liability
Each animal will be at the buyer’s risk as soon as it is sold but will be cared for by the seller for a reasonable period of time. Every precaution will be taken for the welfare of the cattle sold. Neither the owner nor the sales management can be held responsible for accidents, but every effort will be made to provide for the safety and comfort of those attending the sale.
We will deliver bulls within 500 miles free of charge. All other delivery will be at cost. Delivery will occur as soon as possible after the sale as we can make arrangements. Bulls picked up and paid for the day of the sale will receive a $100 discount per bull.
EPDs
All EPDs were pulled January 17, 2026
Welcome Fellow Cattlemen
Thank you for taking the time to look at our bull lineup. This is our 13th annual bull sale, and the majority of our bulls sold have remained in the Nebraska Sandhills region. From the beginning, our goal has been to raise bulls that thrive in our ranch environment. Our criteria is simple: a bull that can withstand a harsh environment, remain low-input, and still produce a high-quality product. Because of this approach, our bulls have also performed well in West Texas, the High Plains of Wyoming and Colorado, and the Dakotas. One of the greatest compliments we receive from customers is how good our bulls look when they come out of the cows in the fall. We aim to develop bulls that get the job done and hold up in any environment.
We are a fourth-generation family ranching in the Nebraska Sandhills of Cherry County at the Three Bar Ranch. Our operation is a commercial cow/calf and yearling program that has focused on rotational grazing practices since the 1980s. Heifers calve in April, with the cow herd pasture-calving in May and June. During the winter months, cows are maintained on cake and range. Our registered cows are managed the same way as our commercial herd—we believe there should be no difference in how a seedstock cow and a commercial cow are run.
We believe slower bull development contributes to longevity. Bull calves are weaned and fed in a pasture environment, then graze throughout the summer same as our yearling steers. This allows us to identify bulls with the performance and adaptability to grow in our conditions. While performance remains a priority, bulls are developed in a way that ensures durability. They continue grazing until October, when they are started on a protein pellet and hay until sale day.
The protein pellet we use is Bull Plus, a bull developer from J & R Feeds. It is formulated to deliver an amino acid package designed to balance the existing amino acids found in prairie hay. Bulls developed on Bull Plus consistently achieve large scrotal measurements and pass fertility evaluations without compromising production excellence.
These sale bulls are the top half of our bull crop.
Thank you for taking the time to look at our program.
Eric & Shannon Ravenscroft
Unable to Attend the Sale?
If you are unable to make it to the sale in person, the sale will be live on DVAuction. Where the catalog and videos will be available for viewing.
Recharge
#4529509
This bull will appear frequently throughout our catalog, and for good reason—he brings a lot to the table. Recharge comes from a highly maternal dam that represents everything we strive for in a cow. His dam is a 10-year-old cow with a 109 MPPA and outcross genetics. She is a daughter of Andras New Look, a sire whose daughters have shown exceptional longevity in the Sandhills for both our program and Bullis Creek Red Angus.
Recharge’s progeny have consistently been heavy-muscled, combining performance with an attractive, functional design.
JEFFRIES DEPTH CHARGE 556B
RAVN RECHARGE J1200
RAVN MISS WIX D675
RAVN LINEBACKER C537
RAVN MISS DUKE J1080
RAVN MISS DUKE E745 ARO 7107
ARO MISS GAME PLAN 912
ANDRAS NEW LOOK 2012
PAULS MISS WIX 563
5L DEFENDER 560-30Z
RAVN BONNEBELL A325
RAVN WIDE TIMBER A304
RAVN MISS DUKE B411
Sired by Recharge and out of a Linebacker cow, this bull combines guts and muscle with a smooth, easy-fleshing design. Proven genetics on both sides of the pedigree make him a true power bull and a pasture standout.
Lot 2
Lot 3
Calving Ease Stars
The stars are an easy indicator for calving ease. It is determined from the history of the birth weights of dam and sires.
2
RAVN RECHARGE M4082
This bull is backed by deep maternal strength. The great-granddam, 8190, recorded a 103 MPPA on 13 calves, and the dam, A359, has a 104 MPPA on 9 calves—proven production and longevity built into the pedigree.
3 RAVN RECHARGE M4140
RAVN RECHARGE J1200
RAVN MISS WIX D675 JEFFRIES DEPTH CHARGE 556B ARO MISS
RAVN ALLEGIANCE F874
RAVN CARRIE J1124
RAVN CARRIE E709 ARO 7107
563
HXC ALLEGIANCE 5502C
RAVN TILLY X014 5L LEADING EDGE 15383-117C RAVN CARRIE C5002
A combination of two of our hardest-working cows, Miss Wix D675 and Tilly X014. This bull blends proven maternal power with performance, ranking in the top 10% for HerdBuilder and 27% for GridMaster.
Heifer bull
Best for young & maure cows Cow bull
RECHARGE M4047
This is a heavy muscled Way Cool Jr. son. This bull’s dam has always produced a bull thats landed in the first pen of the sale. She has a 104 mppa on 6 calves. The bull has a 113 ratio for IMF.
A smooth-made bull with plenty of rib and natural growth. He comes from a dam that has a 113 mppa. This bull has a 118 REA ratio.
This long, well-made Recharge son combines a strong top line with plenty of natural growth. He offers length, muscling, and structural balance, making him a bull that will add both performance and longevity.
RAVN WAY COOL
This bull is sired by Charger G934, a past high selling bull that was purchased by Brad and Paula Pokorny. We always want to use our best genetics back on our cow herd.
RAVN M4147
Dam Wt. 1060 lbs
RAVN RECHARGE M4075
A cow-maker that has the lineage to develop females and retain them. This is a smooth made bull that is built to last.
This large-framed bull ratios well and stands out with a 125 IMF. He traces back to the PIE Sodak cow line, a foundation family that has contributed greatly to cow development and productivity in our program.
Dam Wt. 1285 lbs This larger-framed bull ratios
This powerhouse ranks among the top heifer bulls in this year’s sale. He combines calving ease with a strong 117 weaning ratio and stands out for his structural correctness, built to go out and work.
The sire’s dam is one that is known for producing top selling bulls in our past sales. RAVN J1215 was used on our heifers because we thought so highly of the cowline that he comes from.
RAVN M4117
#4478675
RAVN WAY
This smaller-framed bull is double bred ARO 7107 and offers consistency. He posts a strong 111 IMF, making him an excellent choice for adding carcass quality while maintaining moderation and efficiency.
This smooth-made cow bull offers added capacity while remaining sound and functional. He’s out of a deep-ribbed, easy-keeping cow, bringing maternal efficiency.
This larger-framed, heavy-muscled bull combines power with structural correctness. He ratios 6% for STAY, and is built to cover a lot of country. He’s sired by a bull we raised that was later purchased by Brad and Paula Pokorny, adding confidence in both genetics
RAVN RECHARGE M4101
A full brother to this bull was purchased by K2 Red Angus last year, underscoring the consistency and quality of his dam. This bull posts solid ratios of 98 BW, 109 WW, and 111 Yearling. He’s sired by a bull tracing back to a Miss Wix cow line, a cornerstone female referenced multiple times for her impact on our program.
This Recharge son traces back to Andras New Look 2012 on both sides of his pedigree, stacking proven, reliable genetics. He’s a smaller-framed bull that excels in efficiency and maternal traits, 19% for ME, 12% for STAY, and 19% for MARB.
This bull is out of one of our favorite cows, tracing back to the original Bootjack cow line. She has produced 10 calves with an impressive 112 MPPA, proving consistency and productivity. This smooth-made bull is sound, functional, and ready to go to work.
RAVN RECHARGE M4130
RAVN M4025
Bred Heifer
RAVN RECHARGE M4151
RAVN RECHARGE M4120
CHERRY CO E766 RAVN CARRIE H037 RAVN CARRIE F859
A282Z
WESTWOOD
Black Angus
Red Angus Guide to EPDS and Indexes
ProS ... an all-purpose index that predicts average economic differences in all segments in the beef supply chain. This index is a combination of the breeding objectives modeled in the HerdBuilder and GridMaster selection indexes. In this index, replacement heifers are retained from within the herd and all remaining progeny are fed out to slaughter and sold on a quality-based grid. Traits included in this index include calving ease, growth, HPG, STAY, Mature Weight, Dry Matter Intake and carcass traits. The resulting index is expressed in dollars per head born (Index/High Value).
HerdBuilder is a maternal selection index that predicts the economic differences of animals for traits that are important from conception through weaning. Expressed as dollars per head born, HB is calculated based on the scenario that bulls are mated to heifers and cows, replacement heifers are retained and all remaining progeny are marketed at weaning. Traits included in the HB index include Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Maternal, Weaning Weight, Milk, Mature Weight, Heifer Pregnancy and Stayability
CED Calving Ease Direct predicts differences in the percent of calves born unassisted out of 2-year-old dams. (Percent/High Value)
BW Birth Weight predicts differences in actual birth weight of progeny. (Pounds/Low Value)
YW ........ Yearling Weight predicts differences in 365-day yearling weight. (Pounds/High Value)
ADG ....... Average Daily Gain predicts differences in weight gain between 205 and 365 days of age. (Pounds/High Value)
DMI ....... Dry Matter Intake predicts differences in daily feed intake as measured in a feedlot during the post-weaning period. (Pounds/Low Value)
MILK Milk predicts differences in weaning weight attributed to the milking ability of the animal’s daughters. (Pounds/High Value)
ME Maintenance Energy predicts the difference in maintence energy requirements. (Mcal per Month/Low Value)
HPG Heifer Pregnancy predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to conceive and calve at 2 years of age following exposure to breeding. (Percent/High Value)
performance and carcass traits. Expressed as dollars per head born, GM is calculated based
Matter Intake, Marbling, Back Fat and Rib Eye
CEM Calving Ease Maternal predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to calve unassisted as 2-year-old heifers. (Percent/High Value)
STAY Stayability predicts differences in the ability of an animals’ retained daughters to remain productive in the herd – calve every year – through 6 years of age. (Percent/High Value)
MARB Marbling predicts differences in marbling score – amount of intramuscular fat measured at the 13th rib. (Marbling Score Units/High Value)
YG Yield Grade predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade, which is calculated using CW, REA and Fat. (Yield Grade Units/Low Value)
CW ........ Carcass Weight predicts differences in actual hot carcass weight. (Pounds/High Value)
REA ....... Ribeye Area predicts differences in square inches of ribeye area measured at the 13th rib.(Square Inches/High Value)
FAT ........ Fat predicts differences in the depth of backfat measured between the 12th and 13th ribs. (Inches/Low Value)
We Tip Our Hat
Memorials
Mabel Gale Adamson
1927-2025
Last year, Eric lost his grandmother, Mabel Adamson, a woman who truly embodied grit. Born on her family ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska, Mabel remained rooted there throughout her life. Mabel will be remembered for her warmth, positive spirit, kindness, and deep love for the Sandhills.
Jerry
Adamson
1939-2025
This past year, we lost Jerry Adamson a neighbor, cattleman, and friend. He truly embodied the cowboy spirit and never met a stranger. Jerry’s keen eye for cattle and deep knowledge of the beef industry helped shape cattle country as we know it today. We are grateful for his friendship and his lasting commitment to the cattle industry.
This past year, our community faced the loss of several valued members. We are grateful for the role they played in cattle country and for helping keep the American dream alive.
