Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction is located 1.5 miles north of the junction of US 412/62 and US 65 north of Harrison, AR. Turn west on Ridgeway Loop N and Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction is 0.2 miles on the left.
CONTACTS
Office 870-741-9765
Michael Watkins 870-688-1231
LaTeresa Watkins 870-688-1232
watkinscattleco@windstream.net
AUCTIONEER
Clint Hunter 471-860-1624
RINGMEN
Clint Cunningham 918-557-2624
Brad Sorebee 918-829-6358
DELIVERY
Watkins Cattle Company will be arranging trucking to central locations following the sale. Michael will be contacting you to schedule delivery.
Free delivery on bulls up to 200 miles.
VETERINARIANS
Special thanks to:
Morrilton Veterinary Clinic 501-354-1738
Cy Shutleff, DVM 1703 Broadway Street, Morrilton, AR 72110
Harrison Animal Clinic 870-741-6030
Austin Williams, DVM 2371 AR -397, Harrison, AR 7260
INDUSTRY REPRESENATIVES
Josh Taylor 816-605-5139
Red Angus Assoc. Commercial Marketing Specialist
Kelly Smith 417-855-9461
Director of Commercial Marketing
Jeff Petit 270-836-2963
Red Angus Assoc. Region C-Second Vice President
Kyley DeVoe 940-367-4708
Red Angus Assoc. President
Michelle Bufkin Horton 334-313-2315
Executive Vice President-Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association
Jaran Lehman 870-668-6239
Select Sires
Nick Heiser 479-774-9322
Genex/ST Genetics
Brent Cooper 479-252-0570
Genex/ST Genetics
Casie Greenwood 870-820-0050
Preferred Livestock Products
Shelby Skinner 417-298-2971
Preferred Livestock Products
HOTEL INFORMATION
Holiday Inn Express 870-741-3636 117 Highway 43 East Harrison, Arkansas 72601
Hampton Inn 870-365-0505 121 AR-43 East Harrison, Arkansas 72601
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Watkins Cattle Company will be retaining ½ interest on all bulls in the sale. We are selling the remaining ½ interest, full possession, and full salvage value. This gives us the option to collect, use, and market semen from the bull and does not restrict the purchaser from doing the same. The collection would be done at the expense of Watkins Cattle
Welcome
WATKINS CATTLE COMPANY 6TH ANNUAL FALL SALE
We are so thankful that you have taken the time to look at our program. As you can see, we are in the heart of the fescue belt, and take great pride in producing cattle that will thrive in this environment. Like many of you, we have been through multiple years of ongoing drought. This spring we also had to deal with an EF3 tornado that hit our home place on May 26, 2024. We are so blessed to have not lost any family members. Unfortunately, we have neighbors and friends who have had to recover while also losing loved ones. We sustained a tremendous amount of damage to every part of our place and are several months away from getting everything back to a functioning state. Due to the damage to our infrastructure, we were forced to move all our cattle away. We are extremely thankful for the offers of pasture, support, and help we received along the way. It is a very humbling experience to have so much damage that you are unable to perform the basic tasks of caring for your livestock.
Despite all the challenges we incurred this summer, our genetics performed above our expectations and have continued to be a testament to our selection criteria and stringent culling since we started in the seed stock business. The remaining damage has forced us to move our sale date and relocate off the ranch. We are very thankful for the support of one of our local cattle auctions who allowed us to use their facility this year. Lynden and Katie Judy have graciously offered their facility, The Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction in Harrison, Arkansas for us to use.
This year we are offering yearling bulls, a select group of age-advantage bulls, and registered spring-bred females. For the first time, we will be offering yearling registered heifers that are ready to breed this fall. We will continue offering open yearling commercial heifers. Tim Crunkleton Farms will have a select group of open commercial heifers out of his program as well. Tim has been a longtime friend of the family and has supported our program with bull purchases from day one. All heifers have been pelvic checked, tract scored, and vaccinated to be ready for fall breeding.
Watkins Cattle Company is a family-owned and operated cattle business. LaTeresa, as we affectionately call her “The Boss Lady” and our youngest daughter Laramie, who is in 11th grade at Valley Springs School, take care of day-to-day operations. Which includes calving and feeding all the animals, including the bulls in this sale. Our middle daughter, Mattie is enrolled in Graduate School at the University of Central Arkansas and helps pick up the slack on weekends and breaks. Our oldest daughter, Kaitlin is teaching first grade this year at Valley Springs School. Kaitlin and her husband Russell Goodman remain busy with their cow herd and raising our two grandchildren, Hazel and Hatch. They help when we have big days or when time allows. Without Russell’s efforts this year, we would not have been able to recover as quickly as we have. He brought in big equipment and worked endless hours around his busy schedule.
We are in an exciting time in the cattle industry. The cattle cycle is becoming more favorable for cow/calf producers again. You can look at market reports from any source today and see that cattle prices are drastically improving. This makes the fundamentals of having quality cattle that will perform, along with high fertility females, and producing healthy, heavy calves ready for market that will still drive profitability. This is a good time to evaluate your current bull battery and think about what opportunities for improvement are available to you.
We want to be your source for quality seedstock that will perform. We make every effort to bring top-quality genetics to our customers that will work in a grass-based program and have a lasting impact on their operations for years to come. We also work to bring the most progressive data collection tools to our disposal, including genomically enhanced EPDs and carcass ultrasound, as well as our on-ranch evaluations on docility, fertility, and phenotype.
We are very blessed to have you look at our program. We hope you enjoy the cattle we are offering this fall. Please reach out with any questions or additional information you would like to see. We look forward to seeing you on sale day. Safe travels and God bless you and your family.
Watkins Cattle Company
Hatch, Hazel, Laramie, Mattie, Kaitlin, Russell, LaTeresa & Michael
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1OTH
1:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Sale Cattle Available for viewing
Pre-Sale Meeting Supper
Watkins Cattle Company Pre-Sale Meeting
Michael & LaTeresa Watkins | Watkins Cattle Company
Josh Carter | Zoetis
Adam Warren | Zinpro
Kelly Smith | Red Angus Association of America
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 AM
Sale Cattle Available for viewing
Lunch
Sale Begins
If you would like to view sale cattle prior to Thursday, October 10th
Helix: Animal has undergone GGP-LD testing and has genomically enhanced
Parent Verification; both sire and dam qualify
Sire qualifies; dam not on file
STAR RAITING FOR CALVING EASE
AAAAA : Heifer Safe
AAAA : Can be used on heifers
AAA to A : Recommended on mature cows
FOR DISPOSITION
AAAAA : Extremely Gentle
AAAA : Gentle
AAA : Typical bull and might not like to be alone
AA to A : Watch out and will not be in our sale
Bulls THE
BCRB PATRIOT 3115 1
HXC AUTHORITY 7794E BROWN PRA PATRIOT G 6291
PELTON MISS 2268C LACY LEGACY 417 082F BCRB MS CARRIE 1265
13
9
Look at this attractive Patriot son who starts as lot #1. This is what we strive for in our program. Lot 1 is a heifer’s first calf. No creep feed, developed on fescue, tons of performance, and thrived with all the natural challenges this past year has brought. Everyone that has looked through these bulls has noticed 3115. He is super gentle and has great feet - a great option to move your program forward as your next Herd Bull.
BROWN PRA PATRIOT G6291 SIRE OF LOT 1
BCRB GAME CHANGER 3160 2
H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
GMRA GAME CHANGER 8270F
GMRA PRIDSTOM 069
WFL MERLIN 018A BCRB MS MERLIN 9533
KF MS HOBO WARRIOR 147
Wow, look at this stud! If you are looking for phenotype and top-end performance for your operation, set your satchel down here. Take a moment to consider how this big-ribbed, wide-bodied herd sire can move your program. It is a pound business that we are in and to have this much performance with fertility is hard to put together. His 13-year-old grand dam, 147, is still in the program. Don’t get caught sitting on your hands when this bull sells.
BCRB CRIXUS 3131 3
BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 BCRB CRIXUS 0209
BCRB
FUSION 8537
8
9
We are very excited to offer the first genetics out of BCRB Crixus 0209 this year. 0209 was our high-selling bull in our last spring sale in 2022. He excelled in our program and his calves are a chip off the old block. Lot 3 is another herd sire out of a heifer. This pedigree is full of fescue-proven performance and longevity. Cow families are important,147 is the maternal great grand dam of Lot 3. Go ahead and hold that bidder card up 1 more time to take home this unique genetic package.
BCRB LEGACY 3201 4
DOB 9/7/23 REG# 4910856 CATEGORY 100% AR A
LACY LEGACY 6097 417 LACY LEGACY 417 082F
LACY RUBY 8001
BIEBER HUGHES B603 BCRB MS HUGHES 9552
SSRK MISS SANDMAN Y204
MATING: NATURAL
This will be the first of many Legacy sons that will sell today. We have been very pleased with the Legacy females and this sire will produce them. 3201 also combines the genetics of a Hughes sired dam out of another 13-year-old donor dam, Y204, that is still producing in our program. This extremely gentle herd sire has the look and performance to the next level.
BCRB LEGACY 3107 5
LACY LEGACY 6097 417
LACY RUBY 8001
TREND SETTER 6074
6343
MATING: NATURAL
This is the first age-advantage bull to sell today. His dam stayed in our program until she was 16 years old. This herd sire brings together phenotype, performance, and tons of maternal fertility and longevity. If you want cows that will produce and stay around to keep making you money, put your hand up on this bull.
BCRB LEGACY 3101
LACY LEGACY
Another age advantage bull. His dam has already been mentioned, 147. An extremely well-balanced bull with performance, fertility, longevity, and carcass all in one package. Another extremely gentle bull that is almost a pet to the Boss Lady. You will be excited when you wean the offspring from this Herd Sire.
MATING:
This age-advantage bull is full of performance and a maternal grand slam. His dam and grand dam were both selected in our first group of donor cows, and they have never disappointed. When you can pack that much performance, phenotype, longevity, and fertility into one animal, he will make a difference in your program.
This Game Changer son checks all the boxes. The ET calf out of 147 hit the ground running and never
BCRB PROFITBUILDER 3142
Lot 9 has an impressive look and performance. He is an ET calf out of a long-time great in our program cow 933. She produced in our program until she was 15 years old and never missed. He has a picture that matches him perfectly. Packed with performance and lots of maternal qualities to keep your herd moving in the right direction.
We are very pleased with our first Grindstone calves. Big ribbed, lots of muscle and put together right. This Herd Sire will get your attention as soon as you see him. His sisters are the keeping kind. No doubt the influence of his Redemption bred dam, his daughters will be in the front pasture.
BCRB PRIME PLUS 3141
Another well-put-together Grindstone son. Performance, carcass, and maternal all in one animal.
14
BCRB EVERTON 3164
DOB 8/17/23 REG#
PIE STOCKMAN 4051
BCRB EVERTON 1252
BCRB MS REDEMPTION 7779
BIEBER HUGHES B603 BCRB MS HUGHES 6766 TR DYNA ZT163
MATING: AI
We couldn’t be happier with these Everton calves. BCRB Everton 1252 was the high-selling bull at our Fall 2022 sale and was purchased by Tim Crunkleton. These calves have done everything we hoped. Lots of look, slick-haired, good-footed, and with tons of performance. This is the first sleep-all-night heifer bull in the sale. You will see several today and as you can tell they are very consistent. This is your first chance today so get started on these Everton calves.
BCRB BENEVOLENT 3127 15
FEDDES BRUNSWICK D202 GMRA BENEVOLENT 8242F
GMRA LARKABA 527
BIEBER RUSHMORE B470 BCRB MS RUSHMORE 6774
JULIAN E 929
MATING: AI
9
It is hard to go through these bulls and not notice this gentle bull. If you want an out cross pedigree with phenotype and performance, get started here.
BCRB EVERTON 3171
Another Everton son that started out at 65 lbs. and never looked back. Take a good look at what calves are bringing and look at the pounds on your steers and how attractive his heifers will be.
These Everton sons are consistent and look at the performance. He started at 55 lbs. and fully steamed ahead. Lot 17 maternal grand dam, cow 933, is the same as lot 16 and the dam of lot 9. Consistency is on both sides of the pedigree.
COLLUSION
LACY COLLUSION 052H
BCRB PATRIOT 3137
Lot 19 keeps our streak going with performance and phenotype, plus you can get a heifer-safe bull. His sire Lacy Collusion 052H has performed as well as we had hoped and his young PIE Just Right 540 dam is getting our attention.
Half brother to lot 1 and keeping the good cattle coming. You might be wondering who put the sale order together, but lot 20 is all there and lots of balance that can move your program forward.
BCRB LEGACY 3190
MATING: NATURAL
MATING: NATURAL
Lot 22 combines 2 of our most prolific females making sires Legacy 082F and Hughes B603. We have lost both, but their progeny produces. You will have big, broody, gentle, fertile females in your future if you end up owning this one.
Heifer Bull Alert! Sleep all night and keep lots of heifers. This package is hard to put together when you have CED and CEM. We are soon to be rebuilding the American cow herd, and this bull can help you do it.
BCRB HUGHES 3205
COMMERCIAL
MATING: NATURAL
This is 1 of 4 nonregistered bulls in this sale. One of the consequences of the tornado this year. We thought they were ET calves, but DNA proved they were natural service out of our registered bulls and an obviously good commercial cow.
BCRB CRIXUS 3121
Take a good look at this female maker. Lot 26 will make uniform steers and heifers that are hard to part with.
Let’s keep the heifer bulls rolling! A good-looking Everton son with a
BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 BCRB CRIXUS 0209
BCRB MS FUSION 8537
BIEBER HUGHES
Lot 27 is a half-brother to lot 3 and a good looking, balanced bull. With a 50 lb. birth weight he offers lots of possibilities in your operation.
BCRB EVERTON 3165
BCRB EVERTON 1252 BCRB
BCRB MS HUGHES 9578
Get on board with this 62-pound birth weight Everton son. You will be pleased with his offspring and wish you had more.
Everyone wants a heifer bull with performance. Get to bidding on lot 34. Big bonus you will also get great females and great carcass values as well.
These Grindstone progenies have rung a bell with us. Look at the EPD profile on this calf and his dam is still in our program at 12 years old.
New Sale Location
BCRB COLLUSION 3222
For a heifer’s first calf we think she did well! We like what the future holds for our program and with genetics like this, you have a bright future as well.
It is time to get your heifer bull orders filled. This Benevolent son has calving ease and will produce heifers you will want to keep.
PRIME
It is time to think about rebuilding the cow herd. Take a good look at this young sire’s herd builder EPD.
You can’t say we didn’t warn you, but this is your last chance at a heifer bull. Get your hand in the air to sleep through the night with his calving ease.
Females THE
BCRB MS CARRIE 2302
Look at this Declaration 5504C daughter out of a really fancy Redemption-sired dam. She is bred to calve in February to Bieber CL Hi-Frequency K510.
HXC DECLARATION 5504C
SIRE OF LOT 48
8
BCRB MS JULIA 0234
BCRB MS KAREN 1251
BIEBER ROUSE SAMURAI X22
BIEBER TILLY 233U
BIEBER HUGHES B603
KAREN WARRIOR 345
Get your hand up for this attractive Spartacus A193 daughter. She is
BCRB MS WENDY 3151 52
For the first time, we are offering open yearling heifers out of our registered herd. What a place to start with this Grindstone daughter out of a 13-year-old dam. Look at this big, broody heifer and think of how she will look producing at your place.
Our first Everton sired daughter to be sold and we think she represents her sire well. Backed by a Merlin daughter out of a 14-yearold grand dam that is still in production today. If you like ‘em good, don’t get out bid here!
We really like this fancy heifer here. Phenotype and performance will be in your future if you are the
BCRB MS RACHILLE 3229
BIEBER
HUGHES 1270
BIEBER
BCRB MS RACHILLE 0213 BCRB
BCRB MS GOLDIE 3147 56
BIEBER JUMPSTART J137
BIEBER SPARTACUS
We think she has the look to produce high quality progeny.
We sorted the good ones out here. This is a fancy Jumpstart daughter that can be bred to a bull of your choice this fall.
BCRB MS WENDY 3193
BCRB MS WENDY 3138
Pretty nice package here and lots of potential for mating with this heifer.
Missouri Red Angus Association Fescue Belt Certified Program Announced
The Missouri Red Angus Associations Board of Directors recently approved the “Missouri Red Angus Association Fescue Belt Certified” program as an initiative designed to promote Missouri Red Angus members genetics.
Many of us who live in the “fescue belt” have experienced the problems associated with importing newly purchased cattle into our environment. What we’ve seen is a significant percentage of cattle that have not been raised on fescue struggle to perform after being imported onto this “grass we love to hate”. Some animals eventually overcome this issue, but many will not and will eventually be culled from the herd.
Fescue toxicity results from toxins called ergot alkaloids, which are produced by a fungus called endophyte that grows within the fescue plant. Cattle experiencing fescue toxicosis may exhibit rough hair coats, heat stress, suppressed appetite, poor growth rates, reduced reproductive performance, and in some cases lost tail switches or even hooves. The decreased animal performance seen during the “summer slump” of cool-season pastures is made even worse by these toxic effects of fescue.
Research on the subject of fescue management has been done for years. Several strategies can be used to mitigate the toxic effects of fescue, including removal or suppression of seedheads,overseedingof pastures with legumes or other forages, and good mineral supplementation programs. However, fescue remains a serious challenge. The USDA estimates fescue toxicosis costs the U.S. beef industry an estimated $600 million to $1 billion annually in lost revenue because of reduced reproductive and growth rates in cattle herds.
Missouri beef producers recognize the value of selecting cattle that are adapted to fescue. In 2016, University of Missouri Extension Geneticist, Dr. Jared Decker, was awarded a $3 million grant from the USDA to evaluate genetic differences in cattle among regions. Decker and his colleagues are utilizing DNA markers to study the interactions between cattle DNA and the environment. The study is focused on DNA, hair shedding, and tall fescue forage. When complete, the data will be used to design region-specific EPDs.
The entire state of Missouri is situated within the fescue belt. Since fescue was introduced into our region, Missourians have built their herds retaining only genetics that have proven to be “fescue tolerant.” When looking for Red Angus genetics, look for the MORAA FBC logo & cattle that have “Bred-in Fescue Tolerance.”
Official MORAA Fescue Belt Certification Logo
Special Thank You
We are very thankful for the support of Lynden and Katie Judy who graciously offered their facility, The Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction for us to use. Your support has not gone unnoticed. Thank you!
RED ANGUS MARKETING PROGRAMS
How to Enroll in FCCP and AA
1. Contact the Red Angus valueadded department at 940-477-4593 and complete a short supplier enrollment questionnaire over the phone. RAAA staff will ask general management, animal identification and breeding questions. If needed, the producer may be asked to supply additional documentation on breeding such as semen receipt, lease agreements or information on purchased females.
2. After all documentation is recorded, staff will ship the tags directly to the producer who must tag the calves before they leave the ranch of origin – birth, branding, preconditioning, weaning or before loading on the semi.
3. The producer will receive a customer enrollment agreement to fill out and return to RAAA with a copy of their calving records.
4. Staff will issue the USDAapproved Certificate of Compliance upon receiving the customer enrollment agreement and calving record.
FCCP or Allied Access Tags
$1.30 each
EID Only (FCCP or AA)
$2.20 each
EID Combo Sets
$3.30 each
FEEDER CALF
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
• Traceability to at least 50% Red Angus genetics
• Source verified to ranch of origin
• Group age verified No enrollment fee, just the cost of your program tag choice.
The Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program is the first step in differentiating your cattle to buyers, feedlots and packers. Experience industry-leading return on investment for just the cost of an ear tag –with no enrollment fees.
GENETICS AGE
SOURCE
ALLIED ACCESS
• Source verified to ranch of origin
• Group age verified No enrollment fee, just the cost of your program tag choice.
The Red Angus Association of America marketing team offers assistance to Red Angus bull customers at no charge.
Visit RedAngus.org for contact information.
Red Angus Marketing Assistance
• FCCP (Yellow Tag)
• Allied Access (Green Tag)
• Premium Red Baldy (White Tag)
• American Red (Blue Tag)
• Feeder/Fat Cattle Show List
AGE SOURCE
• Stockyard
• Calendar of Events
• Red Angus FeederFax
GUIDE TO EPDS & INDEXES
Profitability and Sustainability is 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)
Helix: Animal has undergone GGP-LD testing and has genomically enhanced EPDS
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 (Index/High Value). born (Index/High Value)
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)
AGD 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)Value)
GridMaster is a selection index that predicts the average economic difference of non-replacement calves through the post-weaning phase of production. GM places selection pressure on growth, feedyard performance and carcass traits. Expressed as dollars per head born, GM is calculated based on the scenario that progeny are fed out to slaughter and marketed on a quality-based carcass grid. Traits included in GM include Average Daily Gain, Carcass Weight, Dry Matter Intake, Marbling, Back Fat and Rib Eye Area (Index/High Value).born (Index/High 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)
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 scoreamount 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)
