Advanced Beef Genetics - 2015 Performance Bull Sale

People. Performance. Profit.

Annual Performance Bull Sale

February 28, 2015 || 1:00 pm ct At the Hoppes Farm, Van Meter, Iowa

People. Performance. Profit.

Founded on these principles, ADVANCED BEEF GENETICS is committed to the success of commercial cattle producers and those who value the benefits of SimAngus™ genetics. Advanced Beef Genetics partners Mike Henderson and Rex Hoppes leverage considerable experience in the commercial bull business, broad agricultural knowledge, and a formidable dedication to customer service.

PEOPLE. The relationships Advanced Beef Genetics builds within the cattle industry are a top priority, and adding value to the customers’ operation is paramount. Time spent on local, national and international relationships translates into increased value for Advanced Beef customers. Building on the advantages of heterosis, Advanced Beef is committed to bringing you the best in Simmental and Angus genetics.

PERFORMANCE. Visiting SimAngus seed stock programs across the country and seeing hundreds, if not thousands, of cattle each year gives Advanced Beef a greater understanding of the genetics being used in customers’ herds. This translates into more predictable genetics being passed on to you. We are committed to high genetic value sire candidates, which can add significant value to your cow-calf operation.

“Years of commitment and genetic improvement for every economically important trait are paying off for the customers of these herds”

-Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources

Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 Garrett Thomas 936-714-4591 www.alliedgeneticresources.com

PROFIT. Providing highperforming SimAngus bulls year after year to increase our customers’ success is goal number one. Utilizing genomic enhancement, EPDs, performance testing, ultrasound, A.I., in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, helps Advanced Beef maximize animal performance and efficiency. Using the vast technology and data available today helps us bring a better product to the genetic marketplace.

Annual Performance Bull Sale

February 28, 2015 || 1:00 pm ct At the Hoppes Farm, Van Meter, Iowa EVENT SCHEDULE

Prior to Sale Bull viewing at Lauritsen Cattle Company, Exira, Iowa Bull videos, updated DNA results, scan and performance data, updated genetic values available on or about February 16 at www.advancedbeef.com Sale Week

Bull viewing at Hoppes Farm Starting Wednesday, February 25 Saturday, February 28

Bulls on Display/Buyer numbers available 9:30 am 10:45am Educational Forum

Herd Health / Reproduction – Heated shop 11:30 am Appreciation Lunch

Beef ribeye and much more – Heated shop 1:00 pm Bid Off Sale begins - Enclosed building Sunday, March 1 Private Treaty Bull Sale Bulls not sold during Bid Off Sale will be available for private treaty purchase at the same floor price listed sale day. All bulls remaining, sold and unsold, will return to the Lauritsen Cattle Company, Exira, Iowa under the care of Advanced Beef Genetics and Scott Lauritsen’s professional staff. Advanced Beef Genetics owners will be glad to show the bulls and answer any questions at the request of any customer. Ask about powerful two year old and 18 month old bulls that will be available for private treaty purchase only.

Selling 60 SimAngus™ and Simmental Bulls

HRM SIMMENTALS

Mike Henderson and Family 56174 697th Street Wiota, Iowa 50274 Mike - hrmbulls@netins.net

JON ROCKHOLD AND FAMILY

2439 Hwy. 65 Allerton, Iowa 50008 Jon – jonyrocsimangus@gmail.com

www.advancedbeef.com

TIMBER RIDGE CATTLE

Rex Hoppes and Stan Pearson 2828 105th Street Van Meter, Iowa 50261 Rex - rexhoppes@gmail.com Stan – trphcattle@gmail.com

SALE FORMAT - PICK OF THE PEN / BID OFF

We want to offer you an enjoyable and comfortable bull buying experience. >> 2015 Floor Prices - $3,750 and $4,500 (Discounts, Leave and Feed, and Free Delivery available) >> Approximately 60 bulls will be offered. >> Each bull will be identified by lot number and penned in groups of six or more, according to price established buy quality, genetic value and performance. >> A pen of bulls will enter a large central display ring inside an enclosed building, feel free to walk through the bulls during the bid off or set comfortably outside the ring. >> Mark Venteicher from Massena Livestock will direct the bid off as a third party representing all buyers and the seller fairly, while keeping the sale moving. >> Bid Off will start at the published floor price on any bull in that pen. Bidding will increase at minimum $100 increments. >> One or more bidders may bid, when one bidder has the final bid the bull or multiple bulls they select in that pen will be sold for the announced price. >> Display boards will have cards posted for each bull in that pen, as bulls sell, bull cards will be removed and buyer numbers recorded. >> When all bulls in the pen are sold or bidding stops on the remaining bulls, display boards with unsold bull cards will be available ringside for bidders to view for the remainder of the sale. >> At the conclusion of the sale, any bidder may decide to purchase any unsold bull or bulls at the published floor price. >> Private Treaty Bull Sale – On March 1, bulls not sold during Bid Off Sale will be for available for private treaty purchase at the same prices published sale day.

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

Every bull selling carries a 100% guarantee extended warranty for one breeding season provided the bull is managed properly and is in acceptable nutritional physical health. In the event a customer has any problem with a bull (health, injury or death) prior to or during the bulls first breeding season the customer should immediately contact any Advanced Beef Genetics representative to report a claim. A veterinarian’s statement describing problem may be requested and Advanced Beef Genetics reserves the right to have the bull returned if deemed necessary. A replacement bull of mutually agreed upon quality will be provided

by Advanced Beef. In the event a satisfactory replacement is not available, the customer will be given full credit (minus salvage value) to be used in a future Advance Beef Genetics sale.

Advanced Beef Genetics will not be held responsible under any circumstance for any settlement amount exceeding the purchase price of the bull. All of us at Advanced Beef Genetics are committed to making sure that you have a positive experience when you place your herd sire selection dollars with us.

LOCATION

Rex and Joyce Hoppes Farm 2828 105th Street Van Meter, Iowa 50261

SALE DIRECTIONS

From I-80 Exit 117 (Boonville/ Waukee) 3 miles south on R22 to Booneville, 1 mile west on F90, 1.5 miles south on Tabor Rd/Badger Creek Rd, .8 mile east on 105th, south side.

From I-35 Exit 65 (Cumming) 3 miles west on G14 to pavement curve, continue 2 miles west on G14 gravel, 1.5 miles north on Timber Ridge Ave., 1.2 miles west on 105th (straight through BLIND curve), south side.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The western metro areas of Des Moines are approximately 8 miles northeast of the Hoppes Farm and sale location. Numerous overnight accommodations, dining and the Jordan Creek Mall are only minutes away.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements made sale day, before and during the Bid Off, take precedence over printed material referencing the sale and the animals. Persons attending this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise. Advanced Beef Genetics, the hosts and staff are not responsible for accidents, damages or property loss.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ADVANCED BEEF GENETICS >> L. to r.: Jon Rockhold; Stan Pearson; Todd Allison; Mike Henderson; and Rex Hoppes.

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All cattle sell under the Standard Terms and Conditions of the American Simmental Association. A copy is available at the sale.

People. Performance. Profit.

SALE DAY CONTACTS

Allied – Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 Allied – Garrett Thomas 936-714-4591 Rex Hoppes 515-250-4651 Mike Henderson 515-450-1066 Stan Pearson 515-778-5583 Jon Rockhold 641-891-2440 Todd Allison 641-660-3734 Mark Venteicher/Massena Livestock 712-779-3494

ABSENT BUYER PURCHASE GUARANTEE

If you cannot attend our sale we would still be honored to serve you. If you like third party consultation, Allied Genetic Resources representatives Marty Ropp and Garrett Thomas will be on hand to help you select and purchase a bull that meets your specific criteria. Also, any of the owners/staff on the “Sale Day Contacts” list would be happy to help you find the bull(s) you want at a price you are comfortable with. All absent buyers will be represented with honesty and integrity. Advanced Beef Genetics will stand behind all sight unseen purchases…

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

LEAVE AND FEED / DELIVERY

Advanced Beef Genetics would be honored to deliver your new bull purchases at customer convenience on or before April 15, 2015, at no charge. If you choose to leave your bull on sale day, we suggest you plan to pick up your new bull(s) after April 1st. For customers that live a considerable distance away, we only ask for your cooperation by meeting one of us or a responsible trucker at a mutually agreed upon location and time, and share some of the expense. After April 15th we will begin to charge the owner of the bull, $3.00/head/day. Reminder – Bulls are the property and the risk of the buyer after the sale. After the sale and before pick up or delivery we will do our best to care for your purchase, as you would on your farm and prepare your bull for service. We will perform a complete soundness and breeding exam and slowly change their diet to a higher roughage mix. These bulls are yearlings and we believe this plan gives your young bull the best chance to succeed.

VALUED CUSTOMER / DISCOUNTS

We truly appreciate the confidence and trust our customers have given us over the years. Howard, Rollie and Mike Henderson, HRM Simmentals, were one of the founding members of the Iowa Beef Connection (IBC) Bull Sale group. For nine years Mike and his family successfully sold hundreds of bulls through IBC and private treaty to customers across the country. Jon Rockhold, Todd Allison and Timber Ridge Cattle all started as customers and cooperators of HRM Simmentals, now with years of genetic alignment and shared goals, Advanced Beef Genetics is ready to write our own chapter.

Repeat Customer Discount - If you are a past customer of any of these entities please ask for your Advanced Beef Genetics special 5% discount to apply toward your total purchase of the bull or bulls you select at our 2015 sale. This cannot be used in conjunction with the volume discount. All of our past customers have been notified, but if we missed you, just let one of us know when you settle up.

Volume Discount - If you are a new customer and you buy two or more bulls in our 2015 sale be sure to take advantage of our Advanced Beef Genetics $100/bull volume discount.

Considering our Guarantees, Leave and Feed/Free Delivery program and Valued Customer Discounts we are certain that Advanced Beef Genetics not only offers documented, high-performing, predictable SimAngus cattle, but also one of the best values in the business!

HERD HEALTH

At Advanced Beef Genetics we consider herd health a priority. Our breeding herd receives great care, the brood cows and herd bulls are routinely vaccinated and tested. We rely on and trust the guidance of our consulting veterinarians at the Stuart-Anita Veterinary Clinic, with Dr. Nate Hansen leading our herd health program. If you or your veterinarian would like to learn more about our herd health simply call Dr. Hansen at the Anita location at 712-762-4193. He will also be available at the sale. Listed below is the calf vaccination program administered to sale bulls. >> Grass Turnout: Inforce 3 (Intranasal 3-way), Oneshot ultra7 (7-way pasteurella), Cydectin PO >> Preconditioning: Bovishield Gold 5 (5-way), Ultrabac 7 somnus (7-way), Oneshot (Pasteurella), Fly pour on >> Weaning: Inforce 3 (Intranasal 3-way), Cattlemaster Gold FP (5-way), Ultrabac 7 somnus (7-way), Oneshot (Pasteurella), Dectomax (injectable dewormer), Calfhood vaccination (Heifers), Fly pour on

PRIVATE TREATY BULLS – AVAILABLE MARCH 1, 2015

Yearling – SimAngus: Bulls not sold during Bid Off sale will be for available for viewing at Lauritsen Cattle Company, Exira, Iowa and for private treaty purchase at the same prices published before the February 28th sale day. Advanced Beef Genetics owners will be glad to show the bulls and answer any questions at the request of any customer, just call us ahead of your visit. Genetic values, DNA, carcass and performance information will still be available. Guarantees, Leave and Feed, Free delivery and Discounts offered sale day will apply. Contact any of the herd owners for more information.

Age Advantaged - SimAngus Bulls: A select group of black hided two year old and 18 month old bulls will also be available for private treaty purchase on March 1, 2015. These bulls can be viewed at the Jon Rockhold Farm near Lineville, Iowa. Some cattlemen prefer an older bull to turn out and we kept these back for that reason. These thick made bulls can fit any need, whether you are looking for more moderate framed calving ease bulls that still have grow power, or big, stout growth type bulls. All the bulls have documented genetic values, carcass and performance information, and carry the same Advanced Beef Genetics guarantees and discounts. Each bull will be pre-priced, contact any Advanced Beef Genetics owner for more information on these bulls.

People. Performance. Profit.

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WELCOME TO THE SALE

Welcome to Advanced Beef Genetics‌ Welcome to the inaugural Advanced Beef Genetics bull sale. Although we have been developing, marketing and selling commercially targeted bulls in the past, we are extremely excited to offer this first set of bulls under the Advanced Beef brand. From all of us at Advanced Beef Genetics, we cannot begin to thank you enough for the interest in our offering or purchasing your seedstock needs with us. Developing and maintaining relationships with our customers is an important part of the value that we offer. Whether a customer from the past or a new opportunity in the future, we look forward to hearing from you.

The genetics being offered by Advanced Beef Genetics represent our continued effort to breed genetically superior herd sire candidates that excel not only in genotype but also the physical attributes that can complement your cows and improve your calf crop. By utilizing many of the tools available today, such as embryo transfer and genomic testing, we can be more confident that these bulls will meet your high demands for satisfaction. You will note in the catalog that most of the bulls will have DNA results by sale time for coat color, polledness and low density genomic enhanced EPD’s. We believe, as your genetic supplier, that by offering these evaluation tools you can make more informed decisions about where to invest your herd sire dollars. For us it is simple, provide you with the most trusted data and help take the guesswork out of your seedstock investment.

The bulls have been developed at Lauritsen Cattle Company in Exira, Iowa under the guidance of Dr. Dan Larson from Great Plains Livestock Consulting. We think you will appreciate the manner in which the bulls have been developed. Much of the data including final yearling weights, ultrasound and genomic enhancements from DNA will be available prior to sale time on our website and at the sale. Based on this information we will see some changes in the bull data that is provided in this sale book, but any changes will add to the accuracy and confidence in these sire candidates.

We understand that there are many places for the cow-calf operator to purchase herd sires. At Advanced Beef Genetics we are extremely excited about what SimAngus and the resulting heterosis can mean to the commercial producer. Do not hesitate to call Rex, Mike or Jon if you have questions about the value that these herd sire prospects can provide to your operation.

Sincerely,

Mike, Rex and Jon

www.advancedbeef.com

People.

Performance.

Profit.

2015 will mark the beginning of something new and better for the founding owners of Advanced Beef Genetics. These operations have a history of commitment to genetic improvement and now with re-engineered emphasis on customer care and profit for the future, they are forging their way deeper into an ever more competitive beef business. Experience has value, but alone it may not be enough to ensure success moving forward. That is why the Henderson, Hoppes, Pearson and Rockhold families have joined forces to offer greater service and marketing options for their great customer base of the past and those in the future. SimGenetics have long been the centerpiece of these herds and that effort remains the priority. Offering high value, Simmental and SimAngus bulls with advanced levels of calving ease confidence, efficient performance and measureable end product value to meet the profitability needs of their down chain customers is job 1. A renewed commitment to customer satisfaction and service just finishes the promise and the increased the value proposition.

On behalf of everyone associated with the inaugural Advanced Beef Genetics sale, we hope you will plan to be with us Feb. 28 at the Hoppes Farm just outside of Van Meter Iowa for the 1:00 sale. You’ll find the same great bulls and genetics that customers have come to expect from these families and more.

See you Sale Day,

Marty Ropp

Allied Genetic Resources

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People. Performance. Profit.

NIGHTRIDE SONS

J BAR J NIGHTRIDE ASA# 2628568

We sampled Nightride as a heifer bull with the anticipation that he would offer a lot more than calving ease and low birth weight.

Nightride offers breed leading carcass and $ indexes in a pedigree that is different than most used SimAngus sires. He accomplished just what we anticipated, bet-the-ranch calving ease but we have been impressed with the substance and muscle his sons are exhibiting. Nightride will continue to see extensive use in the Advance Beef Genetics program based on our progeny experience to date. We are so impressed with this sire candidate that we purchased the dam to J Bar J Nightride 225Z in the Maternal Factory Donor female sale hosted by Allied Genetic Resources. The lot 1 and 2 bulls are great representatives of the value these cattle will offer.

J BAR J NIGHTRIDE >> Sire of Lots 1 and 2.

1

TRPH MR NIGHTRIDE B03 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899322

Homozygous Polled B03

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

15.8

-5.3

61.6

104.3

12.0

25.9

56.7

10.9

24.6

-0.26

0.85

0.77

SHR

API

-0.61 180.5

TI

90.6

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 2/10/2014

BW >> 82 BWR >> 95 Adj. WW >> 637 WWR >> 103 Adj. YW >> 1137 YWR >> 103 ADG >> 3.87

GW ALL IN 418W J BAR J NIGHTRIDE 225Z J BAR J MISS ND 793X

GLS COMBINATION R2 JC MS COMBINATION 213Z JC MS MYTTYINFOCUS 921W

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13

-0.7

64.2

106.1

9

22.5

54.7

12.7

Rank

30

30

40

25

40

55

40

20

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

32.4

-0.24

0.73

0.78

-0.71

153.5

82.6

Rank

30

35

5

20

1

15

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

B03 is an impressive son of Nightride that offers outstanding calving ease yet provides exceptional spread to a 110 YW EPD, ranking him in the top 20% if the breed. This individual offers tremendous rib shape, is fault free in his design and boasts $ indexes in the top 15% for API and 10% for TI. B03 is backed by a great Combination daughter that is off to an outstanding start. We believe cattle that are this pleasing phenotypically yet are backed with genetic values like B03 represent some of the values that we have at Advanced Beef Genetics.

2

TRPH MR NIGHTRIDE B13 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899309

Homozygous Polled B13

TRPH MR NIGHTRIDE B03 >> Sells as Lot 1.

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 2/11/2014

BW >> 62 BWR >> 121 Adj. WW >> 660 WWR >> 107 Adj. YW >> 1226 YWR >> 111 ADG >> 4.2

GW ALL IN 418W J BAR J NIGHTRIDE 225Z J BAR J MISS ND 793X

S A V IRON MOUNTAIN 8066 TRPH MS IRON MOUNT Z213 HRM MS SHEAR FORCE U814

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

14.8

-1.9

77.3

131.3

9.2

19.5

58.1

11.2

Rank

15

15

5

2

35

80

25

35

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

45.5

-0.16

0.81

0.82

-0.48

169.6

94.1

Rank

5

65

3

15

15

3

1

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

B13 is a true genetic outlier that offers a really unique opportunity to combine breed leading EPD’s with an outstanding phenotype. A direct son of Nightride, out of an SAV Iron Mountain daughter that is backed by a very predictable Shear Force grand dam, B13 has predictability breed in. This true spread bulls offers a -3.5 BW EPD and 113 YW EPD, both ranking in the top 3% and 15% of the breed respectively.

We think you will appreciate this individual as he represents tremendous genetic value while accomplishing it with some mass, substance and phenotype that we hope all the Nightride’s will provide.

People. Performance. Profit.

TRPH MR NIGHTRIDE B13 >> Sells as Lot 2.

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ROBUST SONS

GW ROBUST 605Z ASA# 2694778

We sampled GW Robust 605Z after being really impressed with the bull when we saw him prior to the 2013 Gateway Simmental bull sale where he was the high selling individual. Robust offered genetic diversity to Advanced Beef with tremendous genetic value while being an individual that offered so many physical strengths. These calves came ease, showed tremendous vigor at birth and have grown fast since weaning. We have been so impressed with the Robust calves that we are actively using the sire in our embryo transfer program. We look for these herd sire candidates to add consistency and pay weight for those that choose these genetics. Our friends and partners, Gibbs Farms/Cow Camp Ranches have found a great herd sire in GW Robust 605Z .

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

11.9

0.8

77.5

133.9

10.0

24.1

62.8

14.0

51.3

-0.17

0.93

0.97

SHR

API

-0.66 163.3

3

GW ROBUST 605Z >> Sire of Lots 3 and 4.

TI

94.0

TRPH MR ROBUST B12 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899307

Homozygous Polled B12

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 2/12/2014

BW >> 63 BWR >> 119 Adj. WW >> 711 WWR >> 115 Adj. YW >> 1188 YWR >> 108 ADG >> 3.69

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

TNT FINALE W241 TRPH MS FINALE Z212 TRPH MS W MAINLINE X002

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

16

-2.1

68.1

116

10.4

25.7

59.7

11.5

Rank

10

15

25

10

25

30

15

35

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

36.4

-0.15

0.72

0.77

-0.5

167.2

87.1

Rank

20

70

10

25

15

4

3

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

TRPH MR ROBUST B12 >> Sells as Lot 3.

B12 is an extremely attractive son of Robust that offers tremendous muscle expression and rib shape. This sire candidate always grabs your attention when you walk into the pen for his base width, flawless structure and great disposition.

Not only does the bull excel phenotypically, B12 offers the type of genetic values that can work in most anyone’s cow-calf operation. This bull ranks in the top 4% for API and top 3% for TI while offering a birth to weaning spread of -2.6 BW to 115 YW. This bull has tremendous potential.

4

HRM ROBUST B53 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899505

BW >> 86

BWR >> 101

Homozygous Polled B53

Adj. WW >> 738

WWR >> 100

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/4/2014

Adj. YW >>

YWR >>

ADG >> 4.52

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM MS DUAL FOCUS X136 WCS MS FORCE 807U

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

14.2

0.1

70.4

111.7

9.9

23.3

58.5

12.1

Rank

20

45

20

15

30

50

20

25

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

36.6

-0.22

0.66

0.81

-0.49

155.1

83.6

Rank

20

45

10

20

15

10

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs available sale day.

HRM ROBUST B53 >> Sells as Lot 4.

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One of the true power bulls of the pen. B53 offers a look at some of the breeds most valuable, proven sires in one product – GW Premium Beef 021TS, TNT Dual Focus T249 and Hook’s Shear Force. This individual has a huge middle combined with a level hip and tremendous muscle expression. Genetically B53 ranks in the top 10% of the breed for both API and TI. The grand dam to B53 has been an outstanding Hook’s Shear Force daughter.

People. Performance. Profit.

TEN X SONS CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

16.7

-2.2

76.9

145.6

9.4

23.8

62.1

12.4

54.0

-0.16

1.64

0.93

SHR

API

TI

-0.26 190.8 106.5

A A R TEN X 7008 S A

ASA# 256684 AAR Ten X was our choice to flush the purebred donor, LRS Miss Keepsake 447P to and the resulting progeny have exceeded our expectations. The mating created high genetic value progeny that we felt would compliment the attributes of 447P. We were looking for an Angus sire that would add calving ease, performance and carcass merit in a proven package. As you will note, many of the standout SimAngus calves were the result of using AAR Ten X in the Advanced Beef Genetics program.

A A R TEN X 7008 S A >> Sire of Lots 5 and 6.

LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P >> Dam of Lots 5 and 6.

5

HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B30 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899305

BW >> 65

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B30

Adj. WW >> 652

WWR >> ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 2/27/2014

Adj. YW >>

ADG >> 3.6

YWR >>

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.3

-0.2

64.5

110.7

11.6

18.4

50.6

10.2

Rank

25

35

35

20

15

85

65

55

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

36.2

-0.27

0.88

0.81

-0.18

160.3

85

Rank

20

25

2

20

85

10

5

Genomic enhanced EPDs available sale day.

B30 is truly an individual that we are proud to say we mated and raised at Advanced Beef Genetics. This Ten X son excels in body dimension, muscle shape and moderation of frame. Bulls that are built like B30 do not come around every day and we appreciate this sire candidate for the phenotypic value he provides.

B30 excels genetically as well, posting $ indexes of $160 for API and $85 for TI. This is the stoutest made bulls of the flush and we are confident in his ability to transmit high value to the cow-calf producer.

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HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B31 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899279

BW >> 77

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B31

Adj. WW >> 622

WWR >> ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B30 >> Sells as Lot 5.

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/3/2014

Adj. YW >> 1260

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 4.78

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.3

0.1

65.4

112.6

11.3

18.3

51

10.2

Rank

25

45

35

15

15

85

65

55

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

37.7

-0.24

0.72

0.77

-0.2

151.4

81.3

Rank

20

35

10

25

80

15

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

A full sib to the lot 5 bull, B31 offers many of the same attributes. Another huge middled bull that carries excellent muscle dimension and soundness of structure in a bit more attractive package than the lot 5 bull. Both lot 5 and 6 are backed by one of the more proven, outcross Simmental donors, LRS Miss Keepsake 447P. A direct daughter of ES Kilowatt, Keepsake made her mark at Lassle Simmentals in Montana before coming to Iowa.

People. Performance. Profit.

HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B31 >> Sells as Lot 6.

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SUBSTANCE SONS CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

14.3

-0.2

64.7

108.2

11.6

21.3

53.6

20.3

34.5

-0.28

0.57

0.84

SHR

API

TI

-1.00 156.7

79.6

GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y ASA# 2605922

GW Substance 820Y was an easy choice to make when we decided to make purebred progeny from the 447P donor female and HRM/TRPH Ms. Dual Focus 951W. Substance excels in feet and structural soundness, better than most within the Simmental gene pool. As well the early data indicates that Substance will improve marbling and growth while added rib shape and capacity to cattle.

GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y >> Sire of Lots 7 and 8.

HRM/TRPH DUAL FOCUS W951 >> Dam of Lot 8.

7

HRM/TRPH MR SUBST. B22 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899295

BW >> 98

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B22

Adj. WW >> 683

WWR >> ET

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

PB SM BD: 3/7/2014

Adj. YW >> 1179

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.07

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

11.7

1.7

61.7

99.1

12.4

17.5

48.3

14.2

Rank

20

45

60

35

15

85

85

3

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

31.8

-0.3

0.28

0.77

-0.5

131.9

67.3

Rank

35

55

20

55

10

25

55

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM/TRPH MR SUBST. B22 >> Sells as Lot 7.

A direct son of GW Substance 820Y and LRS Miss Keepsake 447P, B22 offers many of the same benefits as the lot 8 bull. B22 is a level hipped, stout made son that should excel in carcass merit and leave outstanding replacement females behind. The Substance sired cattle are excellent disposition cattle and that is an added benefit for bulls that are well above breed average genetically and have the phenotype to excel. This group of herd sire candidates from 447P are an impressive representation of the value and quality she can transmit. Lot 7 is a flushmate to Lots 28 and 29.

8

TRPH MR SUBSTANCE B18 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899316

BW >> 97

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B18

Adj. WW >> 679

WWR >> ET

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/8/2014

Adj. YW >> 1163

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.49

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM/TRPH DUAL FOCUS W951 TNT MISS HONEY L9

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.4

0.3

61.9

97.5

11.1

19.8

50.7

16.3

Rank

25

45

45

40

15

75

65

1

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

28.5

-0.25

0.46

0.68

-0.55

146

73.8

Rank

45

30

35

35

10

20

30

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

TRPH MR SUBSTANCE B18 >> Sells as Lot 8.

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B18 is son of GW Substance out of HRM/TRPH Ms. Dual Focus W951.

W951 was the high selling female in the inaugural Value by Design female sale going to Reed Parker in Colorado. This 他 son of Substance is tremendous in his design, structural soundness and overall mass. B18 offers an outcross pedigree for much of the Simmental population.

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SHEAR FORCE SONS

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K ASA# 2081939

As the saying goes, you can never get too much of a good thing. This was the reason that we decided to AI again to the proven Shear Force bull with the desire to retain more of his productive females in our herd. Shear Force has sent the standard for genetic value, productive females and cattle that just work in commercial environments. The two sons selling offer that exceptional genetic value and the ability to take breed leading calving ease, carcass and $ indexes and put them to work in your programs. Hook’s Shear Force 38K has truly been a breed changing bull and those that have witnessed his value are the commercial cow-calf operations that have used his genetics in their herds.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K >> Sire of Lots 9 and 10.

9

HRM SHEAR FORCE B48 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899500

BW >> 82

BWR >> 106

Homozygous Polled B48

Adj. WW >> 729

WWR >> 98

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY

EPD Rank

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

22.4

-3.6

54.5

73.1

12.8

33.6

60.9

13.7

7.8

-0.57

0.55

1.39

SHR

API

-0.35 183.5

TI

82.1

PB SM BD: 2/22/2014

Adj. YW >> 1187

YWR >> 98

ADG >> 3.22

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 HRM MS OLIE Z252 HRM MS RIGHT ON X104

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

18.2

-2

56.3

81.4

12.9

31

59.2

13.5

1

2

80

80

15

3

20

5

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

15.3

-0.49

0.35

1.19

-0.4

159.6

75.8

Rank

90

2

10

2

30

1

15

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

B48 is a really unique purebred bull that offers that opportunity to combine high genetic value with fault free physical characteristics. This sire candidate posts EPD’s for CE of 18.5 and BW of -2.2 ranking him in the top 1% of the breed. His true value could be in the productive, long lived, high value daughters that he leaves in your program. With an API of $156 and $75 for TI we like the probability that B48 will add value for your operation.

10 HRM SHEAR FORCE B54 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899510

Homozygous Polled B54

HRM SHEAR FORCE B48 >> Sells as Lot 9.

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 2/28/2014

BW >> 77 BWR >> 112 Adj. WW >> 782 WWR >> 106 Adj. YW >> 1279 YWR >> 106 ADG >> 4.07

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY

EPD Rank

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM MS DUAL FOCUS Z236 HRM MS COMBINATION U805

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

17.4

-1.5

70.7

107.6

10.9

25.9

61.2

12.4

4

20

20

20

20

25

10

20

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

31.6

-0.36

0.44

1.11

-0.41

163

82.2

Rank

35

5

35

1

30

5

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

This ¾ son of Hook’s Shear Force combines some of the breed’s most influential sires – TNT Dual Focus and GLS Combination. Out of a highly productive first calf heifer, B54 boasts more true mass and muscle than most Shear Force sired cattle yet offers the value of calving ease and low birth. As you might find, we are committed to breeding SimGenetic cattle that offer breed leading calving ease and low birth.

This bull has been a standout since birth and we really appreciate him for the added dimension of growth and muscle that he offers with $167 API and $82 TI. When comparing that to the purebred population he ranks high.

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HRM SHEAR FORCE B54 >> Sells as Lot 10.

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UNITED SONS CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

11.9

0.2

92.8

157.0

8.0

16.5

62.9

7.5

63.7

-0.03

0.54

0.83

0.43

145.8

93.0

W/C UNITED 956Y ASA# 2614725

W/C UNITED 956Y >> Sire of Lots 11-17.

TNT MISS R77 >> Dam of Lots 11-16.

W/C United 956Y has been used heavily across the country and his genetic value has only increased in value while seeing such heavy use. That is the type of sires we want to sample here at Advanced Beef Genetics. We have been impressed with the United’s that we have seen in other operations across the country and this is our opportunity to offer some of our own. We are also excited to offer 6 full brothers sired by United out of the TNT Miss R77 donor cow.

R77 has been one of the most productive and consistent producers of commercially targeted herd sires the Simmental breed has seen. She is responsible for sires such as TNT Dual Focus T249, TNT Finale W241, TNT Final Choice W210 and TNT E-Z-3 X360 to name a few. The United’s out of R77 offer ¾ bulls with tremendous power and performance bred in. These bulls also offer the exceptional genetic value that we expect ranking in the top 25% of the breed for API and top 10% of the breed for TI.

11

HRM UNITED B43 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899534

BW >> 95

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B43

Adj. WW >> 824

WWR >> ET

TNT TUITION U238 W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/7/2014

Adj. YW >> 1297

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 4.22

HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS R77 TNT MISS NEVA N9

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

11.4

1.7

81.3

129.9

9

18.9

59.5

7.3

Rank

40

70

2

2

40

85

20

90

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

49.7

-0.13

0.49

0.81

-0.03

142.1

83.8

Rank

2

75

30

20

99

25

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM UNITED B43 >> Sells as Lot 11.

The first of the United’s out of R77, B43 exhibits tremendous muscle expression, length of spine and explosive growth. The United sired cattle have been known for their performance and stout physical structure. This group of R77 sons is no different and B43 leads that group in terms of ability to transmit pay weight to a set of calves. B43’s dam, R77 offers a unique ability to access proven genetics from one of the most productive females for making high value herd sire candidates. All these ET brothers will have genomic enhanced EPD’s available by sale day.

12 HRM UNITED B47 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899527

BW >> 84

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B47

Adj. WW >> 816

WWR >> ET

TNT TUITION U238 W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/5/2014

Adj. YW >> 1161

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 4.22

HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS R77 TNT MISS NEVA N9

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

11.8

1.3

78.7

126.1

9.4

20

59.3

7.3

Rank

40

65

4

3

35

75

20

90

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

46.9

-0.12

0.54

0.75

-0.04

146.2

84.2

Rank

4

80

20

25

99

20

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM UNITED B47 >> Sells as Lot 12.

B47 is moderate in frame, yet extremely powerful in his design and muscle expression. As noted with the lot 11 bull, we expect these United sired sons of R77 to add pay weight to a set of calves while retaining the maternal value of their highly proven and productive dam. B47 might be the most attractive of the six brothers and as his picture shows he does it with a tremendous amount of middle and power. The R77 progeny have always scanned well for both IMF and REA, it will be interesting to see if this set of United bull calves does the same. She has passed on tremendous end product value to many of her sons.

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UNITED SONS

LOTS 13-16

Lots 13 thru 16 show how consistent this flush of United sons were from the TNT Miss R77 donor female. As was noted with lots 11 and 12, these sire candidates were mated to create powerful, growth oriented bulls that also offered maternal strength and high genetic value. Each of these full sib brothers offer some of the best genetics in Simmental today backed by the consistency of R77. All these brothers will have low density genomic enhanced EPD’s available by sale day.

13 HRM UNITED B41 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899502

BW >> 88

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B41

Adj. WW >> 744

WWR >> ET

TNT TUITION U238 W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/2/2014

Adj. YW >> 1110

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.22

HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS R77 TNT MISS NEVA N9

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

11.4

1.5

79.3

125.2

9.2

18.9

58.6

7.3

Rank

40

70

3

4

35

85

20

90

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

46.5

-0.13

0.5

0.79

-0.02

142.8

83.1

Rank

4

75

30

20

99

25

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM UNITED B41 >> Sells as Lot 13.

14 HRM UNITED B44 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899559

BW >> 89

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B44

Adj. WW >> 789

WWR >> ET

TNT TUITION U238 W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/3/2014

Adj. YW >> 1246

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.8

HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS R77 TNT MISS NEVA N9

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

10.2

3.1

84.6

134.7

8.8

18.6

60.9

7.3

Rank

55

90

1

1

40

85

15

90

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

54.5

-0.12

0.46

0.85

-0.03

135.3

83.2

Rank

1

80

35

15

99

30

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM UNITED B44 >> Sells as Lot 14.

15 HRM UNITED B45 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899533

BW >> 89

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B45

Adj. WW >> 717

WWR >> ET

TNT TUITION U238 W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

16 HRM UNITED B46

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/6/2014

Adj. YW >> 1172

YWR >> ET

Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899568

ADG >> 2.89

HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS R77 TNT MISS NEVA N9

BW >> 90

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B46

Adj. WW >> 786

WWR >> ET

TNT TUITION U238 W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/4/2014

Adj. YW >> 1243

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 4

HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS R77 TNT MISS NEVA N9

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

11.2

1.8

82.5

132.6

9.2

19.8

61.1

7.3

EPD

12

0.6

78.2

123.7

9.3

19.3

58.4

7.3

Rank

45

70

2

2

35

75

15

90

Rank

35

50

4

4

35

80

20

90

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

51.4

-0.13

0.46

0.83

-0.05

140.2

83.8

EPD

44.4

-0.15

0.51

0.81

-0.06

146.6

83.9

Rank

2

75

35

15

99

25

10

Rank

10

70

25

20

99

20

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

People. Performance. Profit.

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

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UNITED SONS

17 BW >> 89

HRM UNITED B66 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899547 BWR >> 98

Homozygous Polled B66

Adj. WW >> 739

WWR >> 100

TNT TUITION U238 W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 1/6/2014

Adj. YW >> 1188

YWR >> 98

ADG >> 4.3

TCFK RAVE T22 DAMAR RAVISHING RAVEN TCFK MISS ADVANTAGE U16

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

10.7

1.1

73.1

115.4

6.1

18.5

55.1

9.1

Rank

50

60

15

10

75

85

40

70

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

40.2

-0.15

0.37

0.69

-0.03

123.2

75.3

Rank

15

70

50

35

99

50

25

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

B66 is one of the true power bulls in the offering that still offers breed average calving ease and birth weight. You have to really appreciate this bull for the overall mass, thickness and true growth potential he has to put into a set of calves. Out of an outcross ¾ blood female that is a model SimAngus female, B66’s dam is moderate in her design, extremely easy keeping and has a great udder. We think lot 17 could add tremendous value to a set of terminal calves for the new owner.

HRM UNITED B66 >> Sells as Lot 17.

TEN X SONS

LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P

ASA# 2264626 Lots 18 thru 27 show the value, consistency and performance of the progeny from LRS Miss Keepsake 447P. Lots 18 thru 22 as well as Lots 5 and 6 are sired by AAR Ten X and were mated to provide calving ease, performance and carcass merit. This mating has surpassed our expectations and offers some breed leading genetic value progeny. Lots 7, 28 and 29 are purebred progeny sired by GW Substance and 447P. We aimed for the progeny to excel in structural soundness, depth of body and marbling. 447P offers an outcross pedigree too many of the breeds most used sires and this mating only helps to offer something that is different from the rest of the Simmental gene pool. Lots 24 thru 27 are flush mate brothers sired by CCR Catalyst, the SAV Final Answer son that Cow Camp Ranches has used so successfully. These are extremely attractive bulls that carry a bit more eye appeal while still offering extremely high genetic values for API and TI. We believe the Catalyst sired calves will offer moderation of frame and calving ease.

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

10.0

1.9

52.0

75.8

13.7

12.9

38.8

8.0

17.6

-0.35

0.12

0.69

SHR

API

-0.10 123.4

LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P >> Dam of Lots 18-23.

TI

60.2

18 HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B29 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899283

BW >> 94

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B29

Adj. WW >> 589

WWR >> ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 2/25/2014

Adj. YW >> 1043

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.6

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.5

0.1

65.6

115.1

11

18

50.8

10.2

Rank

25

45

35

15

20

90

65

55

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

39.3

-0.23

0.79

0.75

-0.18

155.1

83.3

Rank

15

40

3

25

85

10

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B29 >> Sells as Lot 18.

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19 HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B32 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899318

BW >> 81

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B32

Adj. WW >> 588

WWR >> ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

TEN X SONS 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/7/2014

Adj. YW >> 1067

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.56

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

12.7

0.2

66

113.6

11.1

18.7

51.7

10.2

Rank

30

45

30

15

15

85

60

55

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

38.5

-0.24

0.74

0.78

-0.21

150

81.8

Rank

15

35

5

20

80

15

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

A A R TEN X 7008 S A >> Sire of Lots 18-23.

20 HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B33 Black Bull ASA #2899302

BW >> 74

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B33

Adj. WW >> 658

WWR >> ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

21 HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B34

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/9/2014

Adj. YW >> 1126

YWR >> ET

Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899280

ADG >> 3.66

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

BW >> 93

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B34

Adj. WW >> 618

WWR >> ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/17/2014

Adj. YW >> 1152

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 4.18

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.3

-0.2

64.5

110.7

11.6

18.4

50.6

10.2

EPD

13.1

0.2

65.3

113.3

11.2

18.8

51.4

10.2

Rank

25

35

35

20

55

Rank

25

45

35

15

15

85

65

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

36.2

-0.27

0.88

0.81

-0.18

160.3

85

Rank

20

25

2

20

85

10

5

15

85

60

55

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

38.4

-0.25

0.78

0.79

-0.2

153

82.5

Rank

15

30

3

20

80

15

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

22 HRM/TRPH MR TEN X B36 Black Bull ASA #2899312

BW >> 86

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B36

Adj. WW >> 531

WWR >> ET

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

23 HRM TEN X B67

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/22/2014

Adj. YW >> 992

YWR >> ET

Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899553

ADG >> 3.67

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

BW >> 93

BWR >> 93

Homozygous Polled B67

Adj. WW >> 711

WWR >> 96

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/23/2014

Adj. YW >> 1164

YWR >> 96

ADG >> 3.83

SVF STEEL FORCE S701 WRS DANA Y109 JM MISS DANA N31

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.3

-0.2

64.5

110.7

11.6

18.4

50.6

10.2

EPD

10.7

0.4

63.3

109.6

10.2

22.6

54.3

10.3

Rank

25

35

35

20

55

Rank

50

50

40

20

15

85

65

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

36.2

-0.27

0.88

0.81

-0.18

160.3

85

Rank

20

25

2

20

85

10

5

People. Performance. Profit.

25

55

45

50

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

36.5

-0.24

0.83

0.87

-0.3

151.9

83.3

Rank

20

35

2

10

55

15

10

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CATALYST SONS

24 HRM/TRPH MR CATALYST B37 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899304

BW >> 94

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B37

Adj. WW >> 634

WWR >> ET

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 CCR CATALYST 7035W CCRMS1043OFPREC1023 7035

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/14/2014

Adj. YW >> 1063

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.09

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

14.4

-0.9

64.7

102.6

11.5

19.2

51.6

14.5

Rank

20

25

35

30

15

80

60

4

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

29.9

-0.13

0.73

0.7

-0.19

156.4

81.2

Rank

40

75

5

35

80

10

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

DDC

CCR CATALYST 7035W >> Sire of Lots 24-27.

26 HRM/TRPH MR CATALYST B39

25 HRM/TRPH MR CATALYST B38 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899297

BW >> 78

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B38

Adj. WW >> 537

WWR >> ET

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 CCR CATALYST 7035W CCRMS1043OFPREC1023 7035

Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899294

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/22/2014

Adj. YW >> 1037

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.71

BW >> 86

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B39

Adj. WW >> 552

WWR >> ET

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 CCR CATALYST 7035W CCRMS1043OFPREC1023 7035

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/22/2014

Adj. YW >> 1074

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 4.09

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

14.6

-0.9

62.8

96.8

11.5

19.2

50.6

14.5

EPD

14.4

-0.4

65

103.2

11.6

18.7

51.2

14.5

Rank

15

25

45

45

4

Rank

20

35

35

15

80

65

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

26.3

-0.13

0.8

0.67

-0.2

160.1

81.6

Rank

50

75

3

40

80

10

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

DDC

30

15

85

65

4

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

31

-0.11

0.79

0.64

-0.19

158.6

82.1

Rank

35

85

3

45

80

10

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

DDC

27 HRM/TRPH CATAYLST B40 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899543

BW >> 87

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B40

Adj. WW >> 721

WWR >> ET

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 CCR CATALYST 7035W CCRMS1043OFPREC1023 7035

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/1/2014

Adj. YW >> 1121

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.24

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

14.6

-0.6

66.1

103.9

11.3

18.2

51.2

14.5

Rank

15

30

30

30

15

85

65

4

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

31.1

-0.13

0.79

0.71

-0.2

159.7

83

Rank

35

75

3

30

80

10

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

DDC

HRM/TRPH CATALYST B40 >> Sells as Lot 27.

Page 14 People. Performance. Profit.

SUBSTANCE SONS

28 HRM/TRPH MR SUBST. B21 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899282

BW >> 99

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B21

Adj. WW >> 615

WWR >> ET

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

PB SM BD: 3/4/2014

Adj. YW >> 1093

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 2.64

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

12.3

0.8

58.4

91.4

12.6

17.6

46.8

14.2

Rank

15

30

75

55

15

85

90

3

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

25.8

-0.31

0.32

0.74

-0.52

136.7

67.3

Rank

55

50

15

60

10

20

55

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y >> Sire of Lots 28-31.

29 HRM/TRPH MR SUBST. B23 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899317

BW >> 73

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B23

Adj. WW >> 618

WWR >> ET

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

PB SM BD: 2/23/2014

Adj. YW >> 997

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 2.29

ES KILOWAT KH19 LRS MISS KEEPSAKE 447P LRS MS TREMOR 975J

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

11.7

1.7

62.1

101.8

12.2

17.5

48.5

14.2

Rank

20

45

55

30

20

85

80

3

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

33.5

-0.29

0.31

0.76

-0.44

133.5

68.5

Rank

30

60

15

60

20

25

45

People. Performance. Profit.

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

LOTS 30-31

Lots 30 and 31, along with Lot 8, are full sib brothers sired by GW Substance and out of HRM/TRPH Ms. Dual Focus W951. W951 has the high selling female in the inaugural Value by Design female sale being selected by Reid Parker of Colorado. She was a TNT Dual Focus daughter out TNT Gunner’s dam. 951W excelled in mass, foot size, capacity and was an extremely attractive female. Prior to 951W being offered for sale we took the opportunity to make some ¾ progeny from this great breeding piece and these Substance sired calves are proof of her value.

31 TRPH MR SUBSTANCE B17

30 TRPH MR SUBSTANCE B16 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899293

BW >> 77

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B16

Adj. WW >> 619

WWR >> ET

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899301

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/3/2014

Adj. YW >> 1074

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 3.56

BW >> 81

BWR >> ET

Homozygous Polled B17

Adj. WW >> 559

WWR >> ET

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM/TRPH DUAL FOCUS W951 TNT MISS HONEY L9

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/5/2014

Adj. YW >> 1068

YWR >> ET

ADG >> 4.03

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM/TRPH DUAL FOCUS W951 TNT MISS HONEY L9

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

14.1

-0.1

61.4

95.8

11.3

20.5

51.2

16.3

EPD

14.3

-0.3

58.7

91.2

11.1

21.5

50.9

16.3

Rank

20

40

50

45

1

Rank

20

35

60

55

15

70

65

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

26.9

-0.27

0.44

0.73

-0.55

147.8

73.7

Rank

50

25

35

30

10

15

35

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

People. Performance. Profit.

15

65

65

1

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

24

-0.27

0.48

0.69

-0.57

149.7

73.3

Rank

60

25

30

35

5

15

35

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

Page 15

CROSSROADS SONS

LRS CROSSROADS 875Y

ASA# 2623348 LRS Crossroads 875Y was the high selling SimAngus bull that we selected in the 2012 Lassle Simmental Ranch bull sale as our replacement for GLS Combination R2. The Crossroads sired calves excel in growth, body dimension, outstanding feet and legs and adding pounds to a set of calves. You just cannot put more rib shape and volume in a set of calves than what Crossroads transmits. We feel the combination of maternal and terminal value that Crossroads offers makes these bull calves an easy fit for ranchers that are either selling heavy calves off the cow or retaining replacement females. There is no doubt that we are using Crossroads for his ability to sire growth and power but believe that his long term value will be the long lived daughters he will leave behind.

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

7.7

2.3

84.5

142.2

8.5

21.8

64.1

11.0

58.2

0.04

0.75

0.57

SHR

API

-0.38 139.2

LRS CROSSROADS 875Y >> Sire of Lots 32-40.

TI

89.9

32 HRM CROSSROADS B51 Heterozygous Black Bull ASA #2899489

Homozygous Polled B51

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/4/2014

BW >> 95 BWR >> 91 Adj. WW >> 795 WWR >> 107 Adj. YW >> 1333 YWR >> 110 ADG >> 5.13

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

SRS RIGHT-ON 22R HRM MS RIGHT ON X103 NLC MESMA LG140

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

6.5

3.9

83.5

141.8

7.7

22

63.7

12.3

Rank

85

95

1

1

55

60

5

20

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

60.5

0.03

0.55

0.53

-0.35

120.7

82.2

Rank

1

99

20

65

45

55

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM CROSSROADS B51 >> Sells as Lot 32.

True powerhouse son sired by LRS Crossroads 875Y. His dam is a SRS Right On daughter out of the great Nelson donor, NLC Mesma LG140. This bull has been a top performer and high gaining individual all through the test.

33 HRM CROSSRAODS B55 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899513

Homozygous Polled B55

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/11/2014

BW >> 88 BWR >> 99 Adj. WW >> 799 WWR >> 108 Adj. YW >> 1294 YWR >> 107 ADG >> 4.51

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

GLS COMBINATION R2 HRM MS COMBINATION T589 HRM MISS BANDO R110

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

9.7

0.6

73.7

121.8

9.4

23.4

60.3

12.2

Rank

60

50

10

5

35

45

15

25

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

43.6

-0.07

0.68

0.57

-0.43

142.9

84.5

Rank

10

90

10

55

25

20

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM CROSSROADS B55 >> Sells as Lot 33.

Another huge middle, stout made son of LRS Crossroads. This bull has tremendous structure, great feet and legs to go with a wonderful disposition. We like the ability of this bull to add weaning weight to a set of calves and leave you with valuable replacement females.

Page 16 People. Performance. Profit.

CROSSROADS SONS

34 HRM CROSSROADS B56 Black Bull ASA #2899522

BW >> 97

BWR >> 89

Polled B56

Adj. WW >> 695

WWR >> 94

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/2/2014

Adj. YW >> 1226

YWR >> 101

ADG >> 3.87

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM MS DUAL FOCUS Y100 LRS MS LUCKY MAN 758T

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

8.8

3

74.9

123.7

8

21.7

59.1

11.7

Rank

70

90

10

4

50

60

20

30

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

48.2

-0.05

0.53

0.54

-0.42

125.9

78.2

Rank

3

95

25

65

25

45

20

HRM CROSSROADS B56 >> Sells as Lot 34.

35 HRM CROSSRAODS B57 Black Bull ASA #2899523

BW >> 98

BWR >> 88

Polled B57

Adj. WW >> 732

WWR >> 99

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

36 HRM CROSSROADS B63 Black Bull ASA #2899540

Polled B63

1/2 SM 3/8 AN 1/8 MX BD: 2/24/2014

Adj. YW >> 1339

YWR >> 110

ADG >> 4.8

NLC PAYDAY 16P N3338S N3338

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

8.3

2.6

83.1

145.4

8.8

21.5

63

9.7

Rank

70

85

2

1

40

65

10

60

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

60.9

0.11

0.57

0.45

-0.33

125.7

83.4

Rank

1

99

20

80

50

45

10

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/8/2014

BW >> 97 BWR >> 89 Adj. WW >> 766 WWR >> 103 Adj. YW >> 1290 YWR >> 106 ADG >> 4.62

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

MYTTY IN FOCUS HRM MS IN FOCUS W937 HRM MS SECRETARIAT T556

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

9

2.2

77.7

128.6

9

25

63.9

11.3

Rank

65

80

5

3

CW

40

35

5

35

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

49.9

0

0.63

0.48

-0.29

135.4

83.4

Rank

2

99

15

75

60

30

10

HRM CROSSROADS B63 >> Sells as Lot 36.

People. Performance. Profit.

Page 17

CROSSROADS SONS

37 HRM CROSSROADS B64 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899544

Homozygous Polled B64

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/4/2014

BW >> 84 BWR >> 104 Adj. WW >> 743 WWR >> 100 Adj. YW >> 1105 YWR >> 91 ADG >> 3.62

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM MS DUAL FOCUS Y128 HRM MISS ON TARGET S530

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

9.8

0.9

67.6

103

8.9

23

56.8

9.8

Rank

60

55

25

30

40

50

30

60

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

32.5

-0.09

0.55

0.47

-0.37

133.2

76.5

Rank

30

90

20

75

40

35

25

HRM CROSSROADS B64 >> Sells as Lot 37.

38 HRM CROSSROADS B65 Black Bull ASA #2899545

Polled B65

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/9/2014

BW >> 88 BWR >> 99 Adj. WW >> 824 WWR >> 111 Adj. YW >> 1277 YWR >> 105 ADG >> 3.87

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

SRS RIGHT-ON 22R HRM MS RIGHT ON Y131 GW MISS SPECTRUM 106N

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

8.8

1.5

75

121

8.7

25.4

62.9

10.8

Rank

70

70

10

10

45

30

10

45

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

44.3

-0.09

0.62

0.54

-0.33

134.9

82.5

Rank

10

90

15

65

50

30

10

One of the most attractive LRS Crossroad’s sired bulls, yet puts together the benefits of this sire group – sound structured, big middled, and heavy muscled. B65’s dam has been a productive female with a near perfect udder and fleshing ability.

HRM CROSSROADS B65 >> Sells as Lot 38.

39 HRM CROSSRAODS B70 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899570

Homozygous Polled B70

40 HRM CROSSROADS B72

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/8/2014

Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899573

BW >> 88 BWR >> 99 Adj. WW >> 775 WWR >> 105 Adj. YW >> 1257 YWR >> 104 ADG >> 4.24

BW >> 77

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

G A R PREDESTINED LRS CROSSROADS 875Y LRS MS LIMELIGHT 875U

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM MS DUAL FOCUS W920 HRM MISS DIMENSION R133

Homozygous Polled B72

Adj. WW >> 622

BWR >>

WWR >>

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 2/23/2014

Adj. YW >> 1028

YWR >>

ADG >> 3.76

TC ABERDEEN 759 HRM/TRPH MS ABER Y123B TNT MISS R77

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

8.7

2

79.8

128.5

8.4

24

63.9

10.2

EPD

10.2

1.5

74.5

123

10.1

23.4

60.6

11.4

Rank

70

75

3

3

55

Rank

55

70

10

5

45

40

5

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

49.4

-0.04

0.6

0.54

-0.29

133.3

83.9

Rank

3

95

15

65

60

35

10

25

45

15

35

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

45.6

-0.14

0.53

0.78

-0.32

135.8

80.5

Rank

5

75

25

20

50

30

15

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

Page 18 People. Performance. Profit.

ALUMNI SONS

S D S ALUMNI 115X

ASA# 2548149 We had the opportunity to purchase SDS Alumni 115X from Cow Camp Ranches and jumped at the opportunity. He provides a fault free genetic profile that excels in maternal and carcass traits allowing us to use Alumni in many mating scenarios. Considering all EPD’s and $ indexes, the moderate frame size, added muscle, big middle and “look” that he stamps, Alumni may very well be the most complete and balanced SimAngus bulls in the industry today. As an added value, the daughters that we have seen in production are moderate framed, big middled, attractive fronted with picture perfect udders and teats.

S D S ALUMNI 115X >> Sire of Lots 41-45.

41 TRPH MR ALUMNI B04 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899300

Homozygous Polled B04

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

16.1

0.6

61.7

109.9

13.0

30.0

60.8

14.8

37.1

-0.29

0.90

1.09

SHR

API

-0.85 173.5

TI

85.9

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/28/2014

BW >> 93 BWR >> 81 Adj. WW >> 638 WWR >> 103 Adj. YW >> 1125 YWR >> 102 ADG >> 3.64

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S ALUMNI 115X S D S QUEEN 801U

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TRPH MS DUAL FOCUS W904 MCM 656S

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

15

-0.2

56.5

95

11.6

28.7

56.9

13

Rank

15

35

70

50

15

10

30

15

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

26.8

-0.22

0.74

0.71

-0.5

159.9

78.5

Rank

50

45

5

30

15

10

20

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

TRPH MR ALUMNI B04 >> Sells as Lot 41.

42 TRPH MR ALUMNI B05 Black Bull ASA #2899284

BW >> 85

BWR >> 91

Homozygous Polled B05

Adj. WW >> 626

WWR >> 101

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S ALUMNI 115X S D S QUEEN 801U

43 TRPH MR ALUMNI B06 Black Bull ASA #2899287

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/28/2014

Adj. YW >> 1017

YWR >> 92

ADG >> 2.8

BW >> 102

BWR >> 69

Polled B06

Adj. WW >> 596

WWR >> 97

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S ALUMNI 115X S D S QUEEN 801U

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K TRPH MS SHEAR FORCE U805 HRM MS SECRETARIAT S523

1/2 SM 3/8 AN 1/8 CS BD: 3/21/2014

Adj. YW >> 1039

YWR >> 94

ADG >> 3.33

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC UPGRADE Y1203 MS NLC WALTER M284

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

14.5

0.6

53.1

77.9

10.9

29.5

56.1

12.8

EPD

12.1

1.2

57.7

89.5

9.7

25.9

54.7

12.7

Rank

15

50

80

85

15

Rank

35

60

65

60

20

10

35

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

17.3

-0.42

0.55

1.09

-0.65

151.6

71.8

Rank

80

2

20

1

2

15

40

People. Performance. Profit.

30

25

40

20

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

25.2

-0.33

0.59

0.92

-0.46

139.6

73.2

Rank

55

10

15

10

20

25

35

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ALUMNI SONS

44 TRPH MR ALUMNI B10 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899306

BW >> 77

Homozygous Polled B10

Adj. WW >> 547

BWR >>

WWR >>

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S ALUMNI 115X S D S QUEEN 801U

45 TRPH MR ALUMNI B14

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/25/2014

Adj. YW >> 1053

YWR >>

Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899285

ADG >> 3.84

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM/TRPH DUAL FOCUS W911 TNT MISS HONEY L9

Homozygous Polled B14

1/2 SM 11/32 AN 1/16 AR 3/32 MX

BD: 3/24/2014

BW >> 74 BWR >> 105 Adj. WW >> 595 WWR >> 96 Adj. YW >> 1129 YWR >> 102 ADG >> 3.78

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S ALUMNI 115X S D S QUEEN 801U

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 3C CROCUS X0314 B U8020

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.2

2.3

62.4

99

10.8

23.4

54.5

13.3

EPD

16.8

-1.4

55.5

95.4

11.6

29.5

57.3

13.4

Rank

25

80

45

40

15

Rank

10

20

75

45

20

45

45

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

32.6

-0.23

0.58

0.77

-0.52

142.2

73.9

Rank

30

40

20

25

10

25

30

15

10

25

10

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

25.3

-0.29

0.7

0.8

-0.46

165

79.1

Rank

55

20

10

20

20

5

15

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

DUAL FOCUS SONS

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 ASA# 2421851

It will be hard to not write an entire page of the great things that Dual Focus has done within our herd or the Simmental business as a whole.

He truly was the first SimAngus sire to gain wide usage not only in seedstock Simmental operations but also large scale commercial heifer projects. The Dual Focus sired progeny have set the standard for fault free cattle that add tremendous value in either terminal or maternal applications. Not many sires can claim that they do not make a bad one and that is what we have witnessed for the past 6 years in our program – there simply is never a bad one sired by Dual Focus. These bull calves sired by Dual Focus offer the same fault free value that their sire has become known for.

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CW

YG

MARB

REA

16.0

-0.7

65.7

99.6

7.3

15.6

48.4

10.3

28.1

-0.06

0.69

0.43

46 HRM DUAL FOCUS B49 Black Bull ASA #2899494

BW >> 84

BWR >> 104

Polled B49

Adj. WW >> 715

WWR >> 96

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

YWR >> 99

API

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 >> Sire of Lots 46-50.

TI

80.8

47 HRM DUAL FOCUS B50 Black Bull ASA #2899491

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/3/2014

Adj. YW >> 1195

SHR

-0.58 157.5

ADG >> 3.64

BW >> 79

BWR >> 109

Polled B50

Adj. WW >> 633

WWR >> 85

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

SRS RIGHT-ON 22R HRM MS RIGHT ON U802 GW MISS SPECTRUM 106N

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/8/2014

Adj. YW >> 1127

YWR >> 93

ADG >> 3.89

GW LUCKY ACE 076TS GW MISS ACE 409W GW MISS BLUE MOON 792R

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

12.6

0.4

66.7

102.9

7.3

21.3

54.7

10.5

EPD

13.8

0.7

59

95.4

7.9

19.6

49.1

10.4

Rank

30

50

30

30

50

Rank

20

55

60

60

65

40

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

31.7

-0.16

0.53

0.49

-0.47

138.4

76.8

Rank

35

65

25

70

20

30

25

45

55

80

75

50

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

28.2

-0.14

0.71

0.59

-0.52

148.6

76.4

Rank

45

75

10

55

10

15

25

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DUAL FOCUS SONS

48 HRM DUAL FOCUS B52 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899486

BW >> 87

BWR >> 100

Homozygous Polled B52

Adj. WW >> 681

WWR >> 92

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/13/2014

Adj. YW >> 1165

YWR >> 96

ADG >> 4.27

SVF STEEL FORCE S701 RRJS 3001 STEEL MISS315W 3F JILT 3001 OF 5133 EXT

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

12.8

0

64

103.4

8.9

15

47.1

7.7

Rank

30

40

40

30

40

99

85

90

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

31.7

-0.02

0.59

0.45

-0.4

143.6

76.2

Rank

35

99

15

80

30

20

25

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

The only baldy bull in this year’s offering but one that is exceptional in his overall design, structure and performance. B52 is heavy structured, bid middle with great thickness. His youthful dam has been absolutely impressive in her young production life on the farm. We like this bull to sire a top set of commercial calves and really like the possibilities of his daughters.

49 HRM DUAL FOCUS B58 Black Bull ASA #2899525

BW >> 89

BWR >> 98

Polled B58

Adj. WW >> 727

WWR >> 98

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

HRM DUAL FOCUS B52 >> Sells as Lot 48.

50 HRM DUAL FOCUS B62

1/2 SM 1/2 AN BD: 3/14/2014

Adj. YW >> 1095

YWR >> 90

Black Bull ASA #2899536

ADG >> 3

GLS COMBINATION R2 SVF ABOVE & BEYOND U800A NLC ABOVE & BEYOND P84

Polled B62

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 3/15/2014

BW >> 84 BWR >> 104 Adj. WW >> 745 WWR >> 101 Adj. YW >> 1125 YWR >> 93 ADG >> 3.42

MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77

FELT IN A DREAM 37R MISS PRICKLY PEAR 736T MISS PRICKLY PEAR 448P

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

12.6

0.8

61.7

91.2

6.8

20.6

51.4

10.9

EPD

15

-0.3

59.7

83.2

9.4

21.2

51.1

8.4

Rank

30

55

50

55

65

70

60

40

Rank

15

35

55

75

35

65

65

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

25.4

-0.19

0.47

0.61

-0.45

132.3

71.6

Rank

55

55

30

50

20

35

40

80

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

18.6

-0.18

0.43

0.57

-0.48

146.9

71.8

Rank

75

60

40

55

15

20

40

People. Performance. Profit.

ADVANCED BEEF GENETICS is committed to our customers.

For detailed customer service incentives, see pages 2-3.

For updated information on the sale offering, please visit our website.

www.advancedbeef.com

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IN FORCE SONS

51 TRPH MR IN FORCE B09 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899286

Homozygous Polled B09

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 2/19/2014

BW >> 94 BWR >> 79 Adj. WW >> 731 WWR >> 118 Adj. YW >> 1223 YWR >> 111 ADG >> 3.58

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

CCR DIESEL 3060W GIBBS 1229Y HY DSL 8160U GIBBS 8160U HY DEW 1589

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

10.2

0.6

83.5

121.8

7

21

62.8

14.6

Rank

55

50

1

5

65

70

10

4

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

42.5

-0.08

0.68

0.6

-0.25

144

89.3

Rank

10

90

10

50

70

20

2

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

TRPH MR IN FORCE B09 >> Sells as Lot 51.

52 TRPH MR IN FORCE B11 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899311

BW >> 70

BWR >> 110

Homozygous Polled B11

Adj. WW >> 582

WWR >> 94

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 2/16/2014

Adj. YW >> 1030

YWR >> 93

ADG >> 3.36

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 HRM MS UPGRADE Z251B MCC SUPERMAMA 4002

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.5

-2.6

59.7

88

8.5

26.8

56.7

13.7

Rank

25

10

55

65

45

20

30

10

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

18.3

-0.31

0.63

0.71

-0.25

152.1

79.8

Rank

75

15

15

30

70

15

15

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

S D S IN FORCE 112Y >> Sire of Lots 51 and 52.

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ROBUST SONS

53 TRPH MR ROBUST B01 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899313

Homozygous Polled B01

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 2/22/2014

BW >> 78 BWR >> 100 Adj. WW >> 652 WWR >> 106 Adj. YW >> 1150 YWR >> 104 ADG >> 3.84

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

TC ABERDEEN 759 HRM/TRPH MS ABER Y118B TNT MISS R77

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.8

0

68.5

116.4

8.3

26.6

60.9

12.8

Rank

20

40

25

10

50

20

15

15

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

39.7

-0.18

0.76

0.87

-0.52

156.1

85.6

Rank

15

60

4

10

10

10

5

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

GW ROBUST 605Z >> Sire of Lots 53-55.

54 HRM ROBUST B60 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899531

Homozygous Polled B60

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/6/2014

BW >> 87 BWR >> 100 Adj. WW >> 817 WWR >> 110 Adj. YW >> 1220 YWR >> 101 ADG >> 3.64

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 HRM MS DUAL FOCUS W900 HRM MS SECRETARIAT T570

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

12.3

0.5

73.6

113.3

8.6

21.5

58.3

11.8

Rank

35

50

10

15

45

65

25

30

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

37.9

-0.21

0.56

0.79

-0.49

143.2

81.9

Rank

15

45

20

20

15

20

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs.

HRM ROBUST B60 >> Sells as Lot 54.

55 HRM ROBUST B69 Homozygous Black Bull ASA #2899564

BW >> 89

BWR >> 98

Homozygous Polled B69

Adj. WW >> 704

WWR >> 95

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 3/5/2014

Adj. YW >>

YWR >>

ADG >> 3.47

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K HRM MS SHEAR FORCE U817 HRM MISS PROTOTYPE S507

CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

DOC

EPD

13.2

0.6

66.3

106.2

11.2

26.2

59.4

13.1

Rank

25

50

30

25

15

25

20

15

CW

YG

MARB

REA

SHR

API

TI

EPD

34.2

-0.27

0.69

0.97

-0.58

153.6

81.7

Rank

25

25

10

4

4

15

10

Genomic enhanced EPDs available sale day.

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LET OUR FULL CIRCLE ALLIED TEAM WORK FOR YOU! Whom you choose to purchase your seedstock from is just as important as the individual bulls and heifers you choose to buy. Almost everyone in this business offers at least a few high value animals each year. There too is likely an auction sale nearly every week in 2015 that promises to be the biggest and best yet. You see them advertised constantly. With that in mind, how do you make that crucial decision on where to source seedstock? It is a decision that will literally affect your bottom line for the next 15-20 years? That’s right, many of the bulls you buy in 2015 should still breeding cows in 2020 or beyond. That means the 10 year old cows that have made your operation profitable in the year 2031 will very likely be sired by those bulls. Does your seedstock supplier have a plan to still be providing you service in 2031 and beyond?

The member owners of Allied Genetic Resources do have a plan for the future. Market development and enhancement, value added programs, genetic decision support and strong allied industry relationships all are part of the long term approach employed by Allied. We know the genetics business will change. The profitability we are enjoying in the beef business today nearly guarantees upgrades to the system. Already today, documented, high value genetics help commercial producers ask and get more for the cattle they produce for the larger beef industry. I absolutely guarantee this trend is with us to stay and poised to be more important every year looking forward. Logical change that effects profit usually happens regardless of the business, at least most places in this world. When folks pay a lot for something, they expect more in return. More consistent and higher profit garnering genetics will be part of the risk reduction technology and strategy that drives feeder cattle and slaughter cattle pricing far into our future. Make better decisions today and the potential to benefit years from now is a very solid proposition.

What about service? Your seedstock supplier really only offers you a couple of unique value propositions year in and year out. The first is the proof and promise of genetic improvement. The very foundation for what these committed folks do everyday centers around offering better and more profitable genetics to customers, consistently. The other important factor that often separates one genetic source from another is customer service. We believe that everything else besides the non-negotiable genetic improvement that you should demand from your supplier can be lumped under the heading of service. Bulls developed properly and tested fertile in order to breed a maximum number of females in year 1 then last for 5-7 years is an important service. Friendly delivery terms, a great selection of genetics, customer satisfaction based warranty terms and even a comfortable sale day atmosphere with hot coffee and a good lunch are all, to some extent services. By the way if your seedstock producer does not warranty the bulls they sell to your satisfaction, we can find you and Allied breeder that will. Even the reputation of the genetic supplier you choose has impact on feeder prices at sale time. The member owners of Allied Genetic Resources show their commitment to customer service by concentrating on customer success. The Allied logo is a guarantee of value in itself. Every one of the Allied breeder network, more than 20,000 seedstock cows strong has made the commitment to enhanced opportunities available to the best group of commercial producers in the land, their customers.

Allied is blessed to work with the highest reputation and outwardly committed group of seedstock suppliers in the world. You’ll find only commercially focused, profit minded folks in this alliance. For proof, just check out our membership scope and service options available at www.alliedgeneticresources.com . Feeder cattle and replacement female marketing are available by contacting Clint Berry with commercial herd strategies, seedstock procurement and beef chain consulting from Marty Ropp. Marketing plan assistance and advertising for commercial or seedstock producers is available from Julie Murnin, and for seedstock marketing solutions plus online options to bolster marketing value both for commercial cattle and genetics contact Garrett Thomas. We believe you will find substantial value in our full circle approach to providing services to the great customers of our Allied seedstock producers owners. Look for the Allied logo before you make your choice for high value genetics with service.

WWW.ALLIEDGENETICRESOURCES.COM MARTY ROPP

GARRETT THOMAS

JULIE MURNIN

CEO and Business Development Specialist

Sale Management Specialist

Communications Coordinator

mropp@alliedgeneticresources.com 406-581-7835

garrett@alliedgeneticresources.com 936-714-4591

julie@alliedgeneticresources.com 325-370-3103

CLINT BERRY

Commercial Marketing and Seedstock Procurement

clint@alliedgeneticresources.com 417-844-1009

JARED WAREHAM Marketing Specialist

jared@alliedgeneticresources.com 660-492-2777

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2015 PUREBRED SIMMENTAL PERCENTILE TABLE % 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 Avg

CE 16.8 15.9 15.3 14.8 14.5 13.2 12.3 11.6 11.1 10.5 10.1 9.6 9.1 8.7 8.3 7.8 7.3 6.9 6.3 5.8 5.1 4.2 2.9 8.7

BW -2.5 -2.0 -1.7 -1.4 -1.2 -0.5 -0.1 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.5 3.9 4.3 5.0 1.9

WW 83.9 81.5 79.9 78.8 77.8 74.6 72.4 70.7 69.2 67.9 66.6 65.5 64.3 63.2 62.1 60.9 59.8 58.5 57.2 55.7 54.0 51.8 48.6 63.2

YW 126.4 122.4 119.8 117.9 116.3 111.0 107.3 104.5 102.0 99.8 97.7 95.7 93.9 92.0 90.1 88.3 86.3 84.2 82.0 79.5 76.7 73.0 67.7 92.0

MCE 16.1 15.4 14.9 14.5 14.2 13.1 12.4 11.8 11.4 10.9 10.5 10.1 9.8 9.4 9.0 8.7 8.3 7.9 7.4 7.0 6.4 5.7 4.6 9.4

MLK 33.0 31.8 30.9 30.3 29.8 28.1 27.0 26.1 25.3 24.6 23.9 23.3 22.7 22.1 21.5 20.9 20.3 19.6 18.9 18.1 17.2 16.1 14.4 22.1

MWW 67.6 65.9 64.9 64.1 63.5 61.3 59.8 58.7 57.7 56.7 55.9 55.1 54.4 53.6 52.8 52.1 51.3 50.5 49.6 48.5 47.4 45.9 43.7 53.6

DOC 15.0 14.3 13.9 13.6 13.4 12.5 12.0 11.5 11.2 10.8 10.5 10.2 9.9 9.6 9.3 9.0 8.7 8.4 8.0 7.7 7.2 6.7 5.8 9.6

CWT 50.9 48.1 46.3 44.9 43.8 40.1 37.6 35.6 33.9 32.3 30.9 29.5 28.2 26.9 25.6 24.3 22.9 21.5 19.9 18.2 16.2 13.7 10.0 26.9

YG -0.50 -0.47 -0.46 -0.45 -0.44 -0.41 -0.39 -0.38 -0.36 -0.35 -0.34 -0.33 -0.32 -0.31 -0.30 -0.29 -0.28 -0.27 -0.26 -0.24 -0.23 -0.21 -0.18 -0.31

MRB 0.49 0.45 0.42 0.40 0.39 0.33 0.30 0.27 0.24 0.22 0.20 0.18 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.08 0.06 0.04 0.01 -0.02 -0.05 -0.11 0.14

BF -0.10 -0.09 -0.09 -0.09 -0.09 -0.08 -0.07 -0.07 -0.07 -0.07 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.06 -0.05 -0.05 -0.05 -0.05 -0.04 -0.04 -0.04 -0.03 -0.03 -0.06

REA 1.21 1.16 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.02 0.98 0.94 0.91 0.88 0.86 0.84 0.81 0.79 0.77 0.74 0.72 0.70 0.67 0.64 0.60 0.56 0.49 0.79

API 158.76 154.29 151.45 149.32 147.58 141.62 137.61 134.41 131.67 129.19 126.93 124.75 122.67 120.60 118.53 116.45 114.27 112.01 109.53 106.79 103.59 99.58 93.62 120.60

TI 82.99 81.16 80.00 79.13 78.42 75.99 74.35 73.04 71.92 70.91 69.99 69.10 68.24 67.40 66.56 65.70 64.81 63.89 62.88 61.76 60.45 58.81 56.38 67.40

MLK 33.3 32.0 31.3 30.7 30.2 28.6 27.5 26.6 25.8 25.2 24.5 23.9 23.4 22.8 22.2 21.7 21.1 20.4 19.8 19.0 18.1 17.0 15.4 22.8

MWW 67.9 66.1 65.0 64.2 63.5 61.2 59.6 58.4 57.3 56.4 55.5 54.6 53.8 53.0 52.2 51.4 50.5 49.6 48.7 47.6 46.4 44.8 42.5 53.0

DOC 15.9 15.2 14.8 14.5 14.2 13.4 12.8 12.3 11.9 11.6 11.2 10.9 10.6 10.3 10.0 9.7 9.4 9.0 8.7 8.3 7.8 7.2 6.4 10.3

CWT 52.8 49.6 47.6 46.1 44.9 40.7 37.8 35.6 33.6 31.9 30.3 28.7 27.3 25.8 24.3 22.9 21.3 19.7 18.0 16.0 13.8 10.9 6.7 25.8

YG -0.43 -0.41 -0.39 -0.38 -0.36 -0.33 -0.30 -0.28 -0.27 -0.25 -0.24 -0.23 -0.21 -0.20 -0.19 -0.17 -0.16 -0.15 -0.13 -0.12 -0.10 -0.07 -0.04 -0.20

MRB 0.89 0.82 0.78 0.75 0.73 0.64 0.59 0.54 0.51 0.47 0.44 0.41 0.38 0.35 0.32 0.29 0.26 0.23 0.19 0.16 0.11 0.06 -0.03 0.35

BF -0.10 -0.09 -0.08 -0.08 -0.08 -0.07 -0.06 -0.06 -0.05 -0.05 -0.04 -0.04 -0.04 -0.03 -0.03 -0.03 -0.02 -0.02 -0.02 -0.01 -0.01 0.00 0.01 -0.03

REA 1.09 1.03 1.00 0.97 0.95 0.87 0.82 0.78 0.74 0.71 0.68 0.65 0.63 0.60 0.57 0.55 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.42 0.38 0.33 0.25 0.60

API 180.11 173.26 168.91 165.65 162.99 153.88 147.73 142.83 138.64 134.85 131.39 128.05 124.86 121.70 118.54 115.35 112.01 108.55 104.76 100.57 95.67 89.52 80.41 121.70

TI 91.27 88.62 86.95 85.68 84.66 81.14 78.76 76.87 75.25 73.78 72.44 71.15 69.92 68.70 67.48 66.25 64.96 63.62 62.15 60.53 58.64 56.26 52.74 68.70

2015 HYBRID PERCENTILE TABLE % 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 Avg

CE 19.7 18.6 17.9 17.4 17.0 15.5 14.5 13.8 13.1 12.5 11.9 11.4 10.9 10.4 9.9 9.4 8.9 8.3 7.7 7.0 6.3 5.3 3.8 10.4

BW -4.5 -3.9 -3.5 -3.3 -3.0 -2.2 -1.7 -1.3 -0.9 -0.6 -0.2 0.0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.4 4.2 0.6

WW 83.5 80.8 79.1 77.9 76.8 73.3 70.9 69.0 67.3 65.8 64.5 63.2 61.9 60.7 59.5 58.2 56.9 55.6 54.1 52.4 50.5 48.1 44.6 60.7

YW 133.6 128.8 125.8 123.5 121.7 115.3 111.0 107.6 104.7 102.1 99.7 97.3 95.1 92.9 90.7 88.5 86.1 83.7 81.1 78.2 74.8 70.5 64.1 92.9

MCE 15.0 14.2 13.6 13.3 12.9 11.8 11.1 10.5 10.0 9.6 9.2 8.8 8.4 8.0 7.6 7.2 6.8 6.4 6.0 5.5 4.9 4.2 3.1 8.0

QUICK REFERENCE TO ASA EPDS AND $ INDEXES

Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires’ EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and –5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units). Key to using EPDs is knowing what units they are expressed in. For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, A would be expected to sire 15-pounds more weaning weight than B. If calving ease were the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we’d expect A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org. Listed below are the units ASA EPDs are expressed in:

All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario.

Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat.

Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight.

Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers.

Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight.

Docility (DOC): Percent offspring receiving a docility score of 1 (docile).

Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in firstcalving daughters.

Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk.

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Marbling (MRB): Marbling score.

Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth.

Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye.

Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a steak.

Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario.

Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.

Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.

Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score.

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