Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:15 NKJV
Our Heartfelt Welcome,
It is a great day to be an American and a great day to be in the cattle business. We are excited about the future for our country and the beef industry. Our priority is to provide you with genetics that will enhance your enjoyment and opportunity for success raising cattle on your farm.
We are offering more spring calving cow/calf pairs in this year’s sale. Most of the cows offered were bred one time A.I. and then exposed to our own pasture sires. Many of these older cows have been contributors to past bull sales and have provided next generation genetics through the daughters and granddaughters we have retained. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire females that have longevity with more years of production left in them.
I want to extend my sincere thank you to Steven Thomas who has had the responsibility of feeding and calving the cattle since January 14th. Thank you also to Greg Crist for his help over the past two months as Steven’s assistant 7 days a week…daylight to dark!
Please come early to view the cattle and enjoy CHB and CAB beef as part of our complimentary meal. On behalf of Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer, Steven Thomas and myself thank you for your interest in our cattle. We look forward to seeing you April 8th.
God’s Blessings, Doug
5324 State Road 227 South Richmond, IN 47374
Doug Gerber 765-220-1070
Steven Thomas 765-277-9769
douglas@gerbercattle.com
Sale Schedule
Tuesday, April 8,2025
4:00 PM Cattle in display pens 5:00 PM Food is served
6:00 PM Sale begins Auctioneer
Col. Eddie Burks……270-991-6398
Sale Staff
Corbin Cowles…..270-991-2534
American Hereford Association
Casey Jentz……608-234-1998
American Angus Association
Gene Steiner……513-616-4086
Steiner Management LLC
Rance Long……918-510-3464
Rance Long Management
John Meents….419-306-7480
Special Assignment
Acknowledgments
Ken Krom DVM……765-458-6964
Krom Veterinary Services
Anya Pinkerton……765-914-4462
Bath Insurance Group
Matthew Elzemeyer……Catalog
Cindy Elzemeyer ….…. Clerk
Mary Catey Clerk
Megan Hunt ……Photos, Videos
Jessica Hays……Carcass Ultrasound
Becky Hays……UltraInsights Processing Lab
Bill Miller Nutritionist
Complimentary Meal
Come early and come hungry for CAB and CHB hamburgers. Save room for Mrs. Wick's sugar cream pie, Indiana’s Official State pie.
2538 State Road 122 Richmond, IN 47374
Lee Elzemeyer 765-969-2243
Matthew Elzemeyer 765-969-9276
lee@elzehereford.com www.elzehereford.com
Terms & Conditions
Liability
All persons attending do so at their own risk.
Breeding Guarantee
All animals sell as fertile and useful. Please call immediately should an issue arise. We will replace the animal if a suitable replacement is available or extend credit on your next purchase. All bulls will have passed a Breeding Soundness Exam.
Settlement
Terms of the sale are check or cash.
Trucking
Should you need trucking every effort will be made to help find transportation for your purchase(s). We will do our best to work with you in delivering your bull(s) at no charge within a 150-mile radius of the farm as time allows. At check out please give instructions to the clerk regarding load out date or your need for assistance.
Health Charts
Health Papers will be furnished on each lot selling. If out of state permits are needed Dr. Krom or Carla Krom will call your state for a permit.
Registration Papers
All cattle are registered in their respective breed associations and all performance data submitted to that breed. Papers will be transferred into your ownership. Please advise the clerk with your ownership name preference.
Animal Health
Vaccination protocols are followed to insure best outcome for animal health.
All bulls have been tested negative for persistent BVD.
Understanding Hereford EPDs
The American Hereford Association (AHA) currently produces expected progeny differences (EPDs) for 15 traits and calculates four profit ($) indexes. Research is ongoing to develop traits for fertility, feed intake and docility.
Today, DNA-marker tests can be used to enhance the accuracy of Hereford EPDs. AHA blends marker information with phenotypic information and pedigree to produce a GE-EPD. Look for the GE-EPD logo denoting an animal has been tested.
The current suite of Hereford EPDs and $ indexes includes:
Calving Ease – Direct (CE)
CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would be born with an 8% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s calves.
Birth Weight (BW)
BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.
Weaning Weight (WW)
WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves.
Yearling Weight (YW)
YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves.
Maternal Milk (MM)
The milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation.
Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G)
Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&G EPD of 10 lb. (29 minus 10 = 19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.”
Maternal Calving Ease (MCE)
MCE EPD predicts how easily a sires daughters will calve at 2 years of age and is measured on a percentage. For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of 7 and sire B has a CE EPD of -3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters.
Mature Cow Weight (MCW)
The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd.
The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. For example, if sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.
Udder suspension (UDDR)
UDDR EPDs are reported on a 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment.
For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Teat size (TEAT)
TEAT EPDs are reported on a 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment.
For example, if sire A has a teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Scrotal Circumference (SC)
Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons of a sire wth a .7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm.
Carcass Weight (CW)
Carcass weight is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20-lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight.
Rib Fat (FAT)
The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Ribeye Area (REA)
REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce bettermuscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Marbling (MARB)
MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Baldie Maternal Index (BMI$)
BMI$ is a maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1,000-Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward Certified Hereford Beef (CHB®).
This index is more critical of CE than the Brahman Influence Index (BII$) and also has significant weight on fertility. There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW, which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable. The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA. This is true because of the price difference of the Choice-Select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a Yield Grade 3. This index is geared to service any commercial program that has Britishcross cows.
Calving Ease Index (CEZ$)
This is a general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through the CHB program. As you might expect, CE and MCE carry significant weight in this index along with fertility. There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass. Remember, this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program.
Brahman Influence Index (BII$) BII$ is a maternally focused index that is based on a 1,000-head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cows. The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity-based system since CHB does not accept Brahman-influenced cattle into the program. This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes. There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market. The largest emphasis is in fertility, which is measured solely by SC at the present time. Obviously, the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the U.S. where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman-influenced cow herds.
Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$)
This is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market. There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW. Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested, so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life. Of course, we have much more emphasis on fat in this index, as we want the cattle to stay lean. There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF. This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program. It could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or are simply sold to backgrounders. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that nothing is retained in the herd.
REF A
BIRDWELL VANGUARD 5022 9337
Calved: 3/12/2021 44021997
Homozygous Polled
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET
EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413
EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
SENSATION 028X 3335 5022
TRUST 100W 6171 3335
We have calved several daughters and they will be his legacy. To make forward progress in the nation’s cow herd will require cows of moderate size that will function in their environment, be good mothers, and pass on endproduct value. Vangaurd can do that.
REF B
JW 1857 Merit 21134
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
Calved: 10/14/2020 H44212986
Homozygous Polled
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET JW X651 TESTED 1857 ET KCF MISS 22S A261
JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET JW 33Z VICTORIA 19027
028X DOMINETTE 1417
JW 1857 Merit 21134 is the real deal for growth while keeping birth weight and calving ease in check. Carcass weight and quality grade determine gross income realization and Merit has sorted himself to the top.
KCF Bennett Monument J338
REF C
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
Calved: 9/10/2021 P44320126
Homozygous Polled
KCF BENNETT DEVOUT B716 ET KCF Bennett B716 F597
KCF Miss Revolution X322 ET
R LANDMARK 4386
KCF Miss Landmark G301
KCF Miss Cuda E368
KCF Bennett Monument J388 Is the calving- ease low birth weight phenom in the Hereford breed. But it doesn’t stop there as he adds value at every production point. We have several yearling heifers to breed this year and hope to add more to this program.
REF D
Homozygous Polled
1/1/2022 P44358316
BR SENSATION 028X 3335 5022
KCF BENNETT BEDFORD E177 SLAYTON 030 NETTIE OF 7Y E177 SLAYTON 7Y OF NETTIE 907 4R
Slayton Kuruk 203 has been used here across the board on heifers and cows. He has been a calving ease and growth sire for us stamping his progeny with good structure. The oldest calves are in this sale. He is a breed improver based on his genetic profile to increase value in nearly all traits simultaneously.
REF E
GERBER HIGH TIME H65 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} Calved: 5/28/2020 P44189906
Gerber High Time H65 sires soggy, thick cattle that weigh with the best. Sons have topped several bull sales across the country. His calving ease and lower birth weight combined with top end yearling growth is remarkable. Semen available from Genex.
GERBER JOSHUA J32
LOT 1
Homozygous Polled
LOT 2
GERBER MAIN STREET M120
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} Calved: 4/27/2024 P44561859
Homozygous Polled
BIRDWELL VANGUARD 5022 9337
SLAYTON KURUK 203
SLAYTON 030 NETTIE OF 7Y E177
GERBER CANAAN 041C
GERBER 041C TRACY J68
GERBER 001A TRACY E024
One of the best balanced- trait bulls produced here. He checks a lot of boxes and does it well. Note his rankings in the traits of merit. He is the youngest bull in the sale but has the phenotype and genotype to find his way to the top.
LOT 3
Homozygous Polled
GERBER
NJW 33TB 100W TRUST 167Y
Double digit calving ease and above breed average in 19 of the 20 measured traits. Magnum presents a rare opportunity to improve nearly all traits simultaneously.
GERBER MODERATOR M068
Calved: 2/23/2024
Heterozygous Polled
KCF Bennett B716 F597
KCF Bennett Monument J338
KCF Miss Landmark G301
GERBER CANAAN 041C
GERBER 041C RACHEL J03
GERBER 167Y RACHEL 050F
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P44552537
Moderator would surface in the Hereford data base on a sort for calving ease and lower birth weight. He would also surface on a sort for $CHB. The beginning and the end. He also reads well for production traits from start to finish. Note that he owns the highest marbling ratio in his contemporary group. Scurs
The term “Spread Bull” first surfaced as a description of sires which were top 20% low Birth Weight EPD and top 20% Yearling Weight EPD. Major is top 12% and 10% respectively. Produced from a two year old dam and by the Genex sire High Time. Major is one of the highest weaning weight and yearling weight Hereford bulls we have raised.
LOT 6
Calved: 3/1/2024 P44552547
Homozygous Polled
SLAYTON
BIRDWELL VANGUARD 5022 9337
Micah is a moderate birth weight, high growth bull with top end marbling and ribeye area. His dam is a picture cow with a very good udder.
LOT 7
GERBER MAINLINE M035 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
Calved: 2/12/2024 P44552541
Homozygous Polled
BIRDWELL VANGUARD 5022 9337
SLAYTON KURUK 203 SLAYTON 030 NETTIE OF 7Y E177
GERBER ANODYNE 001A GERBER 001A VICTORIA E067 GERBER 121 VICTORIA 035Y
Mainline is larger framed son of Kuruk ranking high for growth, maternal milk and ribeye area. His dam is of our oldest daughters of Anodyne.
LOT 8
GERBER MARK M102 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} Calved: 3/21/2024 P44552542
Heterozygous Polled
NJW 33TB 100W TRUST 167Y GERBER JOSHUA J32
GERBER 001A VICTORIA E067
EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413 GERBER B413 GRACIOUS J04
GERBER X51 GRACIOUS E025
GERBER MARSHALL 4001 ET
LOT 9
Homozygous Polled
A High Time son out of the donor Rachel. Two brothers were high sellers in last year’s sale. High Time consistently sires cattle with dimension and functionality.
GERBER MR. MAGOO M064
Homozygous Polled
Another calving ease son sired by Joshua from a line of massive bodied cows with good milk flow.
A calving ease son of Gerber Joshua J32, Lot 1. His dam is one of the most impressive cows on paper and in the flesh we own.
LOT 11
Homozygous Polled
3/12/2024
KCF BENNETT RESOLVE G595 Birdwell New Standard 2912 BR VALIDATED B413 6035 7098
EFBEEF X651 TESTED D876 SCHU-LAR 8J SOCIETY 50F D876 SCHU-LAR 50F SOCIETY 913C609ET
High Caliber is a unique bull out of New Standard. This bull has a profile with lower birth weight, solid growth and top carcass traits. He will leave a lasting impact on your herd. His profile of a 1.3 BW and 211 CHB EPDs gets him into a group of only 30 bulls born in 2024 with that profile. High Caliber’s dam has quickly made an impact on our herd. Her high marbling EPD and ultrasound data is carry on to her progeny. This bull is set to carry on her high standard. He is one to watch.
Homozygous Polled
New Foundation is a Merit son that will give you a calving ease bull with great growth potential. His BW EPD of 0.1 racing up to YW EPD of 110 gives you a spread that will make for profitable calves. His carcass traits also are near the top of the Hereford breed with RE EPD in top 7% and Marbling EPD in top 1%. His dam is a favorite cow in our herd with a quality udder and has had a great set of calves. If calving ease and producing top quality carcasses are important to you this is a bull for you.
KCF BENNETT RESOLVE G595 Birdwell New
Here is another New Standard son that does not disappoint. His ultrasound showed a REA/Wt ratio of 1.41 which is very outstanding. His RE EPD is in the top 1% and Marbling EPD is in the 2%. All of this leads to a CHB EPD of 199 which is also in the top 1%. He has moderate BW and CED number which will lead to a good calf crop. Another strong choice for herd sire.
GERBER ANODYNE 001A ELZE 001A MARY 3F ELZE 936 MARY 9B
LOT 15
ELZE 21134 Distinction 7M {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
Calved: 2/27/2024
Homozygous Polled
JW X651 TESTED 1857 ET JW 1857 Merit
P44538044
Manhattan a/k/a “The Little Apple” is far from Little. He is a great combination of our elite donor dam ELZE 001A Mary 3F and Vanguard. Manhattan, like her other siblings we have raised, knows how to finish by really adding pounds from weaning to his yearling weight. He has a solid set of numbers and the look of a great sire. His dam remains a top producer with great udder quality and longevity we all are seeking in our cow herd. Monarch is another Merit son with great growth potential by way of his top 1% in Weaning and Yearling Weight EPDs. Out of a great A250 daughter who has produced quality year after year for us. A CHB EPD of 188 puts him in the top 1% of the breed.
Birdwell New Standard 2912
Calved: 3/11/2022
Homozygous Polled
KCF Bennett Trust B279 ET
New Standard is quickly becoming a go to sire for carcass and maternal traits. He ranks in the top 1% for REA, Marbling, CHB and Teat EPDs. He also is in the top 1% for the BMI and BII indexes. To date he has had over 90 offspring scanned with a REA Ratio of 104.7 and IMF % Ratio of 110.2. If you are looking for calves with top quality carcass traits, great maternal females and moderate birth weight New Standard has produced those cattle.
AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION SELECTION TOOLS
Expected Progeny Difference (EPD), is the prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. Interim EPDs may appear on young animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated into the American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) procedures. This EPD will be preceded by an “I”, and may or may not include the animal’s own performance record for a particular trait, depending on its availability, appropriate contemporary grouping, or data edits needed for NCE.
Accuracy (ACC), is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. Accuracy will range from 0 to 1 with an accuracy closer to 1.0 indicating higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the amount of information that is included in the analysis including individual genotype and performance records as well as number of progeny and ancestral records.
PRODUCTION
Calving Ease Direct (CED), expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.
Birth Weight (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Weaning Weight (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Weight (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.
Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG), feed efficiency expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for post-weaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.
Dry Matter Intake (DMI), expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference in transmitting ability for feed intake during the post-weaning phase, compared to that of other sires.
Yearling Height (YH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height compared to that of other sires.
Scrotal Circumference (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting scrotal size compared to that of other sires.
MANAGEMENT
Claw Set (Claw), expressed in units of claw-set score, a lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with more symmetrical, even and appropriately spaced toes compared to another sire.
Foot Angle (Angle), expressed in units of foot-angle score, a lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with an angle closer to 45 degrees at the pastern and appropriate toe length and heel depth compared to another sire.
Docility (DOC), expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility in a sire’s offspring compared to another sire.
Pulmonary Arterial Pressure EPD (PAP), expressed in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny with a lower PAP score to decrease the risk of progeny contracting high altitude disease most commonly experienced at 5,500 ft or greater in elevation.
Hair Shed EPD (HS), expressed in units of hair shed score, with a lower EPD being more favorable. This indicates a sire should produce progeny who shed their winter coat earlier in the spring and has improved environmental adaptability in heat stressed areas and grazing endophyte-infected (hot) fescue.
MATERNAL
Heifer Pregnancy (HP), is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first–calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction, and the EPD is reported in percentage units.
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.
Maternal Milk (Milk), expressed in pounds of calf weaned, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability in his daughters. In other words, it is the part of the calf’s weaning weight attributes to milk and mothering ability.
Mature Weight (MW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.
Mature Height (MH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires.
CARCASS
Carcass Weight (CW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Marbling (Marb), expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Ribeye Area (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Fat Thickness EPD (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
$VALUE INDEXES
$Value Indexes, expressed in dollars per head, are multi-trait selection indexes where a higher value suggests more profit. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires if sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment.
Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from conception to weaning by decreasing mature cow size and improving docility, foot structure and fertility while maintaining weaning weights consistent with today’s production.
Weaned Calf Value ($W), expressed in dollars per head, provides the expected difference in future progeny pre-weaning performance from birth to weaning.
Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollar savings per cow per year with a larger value being more favorable. It assesses differences in cow energy requirements, due to maternal milk and mature cow size.
Feedlot Value ($F), expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning feedlot merit (growth and feed efficiency) compared to progeny of other sires assuming producers retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell on a carcass-weight basis.
Grid Value ($G), expressed in dollars per carcass, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit, including quality and yield grade attributes, compared to progeny of other sires.
Beef Value ($B), expressed in dollars per carcass, represents the expected average differences in the progeny post-weaning performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. This index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot and sell on a carcass merit grid.
Combined Value ($C), expressed in dollars per head, which includes all traits that make up both Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) and Beef Value ($B) with the objective that commercial producers will replace 20% of their breeding females per year with replacement heifers retained within their own herd. The remaining cull heifer and steer progeny are then assumed to be sent to the feedlot where the producers retain ownership of those cattle and sell them on a quality-based carcass merit grid.
Baldridge Gibson G859
Calved: 2/12/2019
Connealy Confidence 0100 Connealy Confidence Plus Elbanna of Conanga 1209
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Baldridge
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Baldridge Gibson G859 is a popular Select Sires bull who sires high quality, good footed cattle with a desirable balance of production traits. He ranks at the top of the breed for $Maternal, $Weaning and $Combined.
Connealy Craftsman
Calved: 11/13/2020
Sitz Miss Burgess 1856
Connealy Niobrara 5451
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Connealy Craftsman was the number one bull in the Angus Breed for registrations in fiscal year 2024 for Select Sires and ST Genetics. He adds value through foot improvement, Heifer Pregnancy, and $Maternal while still siring cattle with end- product merit.
Yon Flagship
Calved: 12/10/2020
G A R Sure Fire 6404
GB Fireball 672
GB Anticipation 432
SydGen Enhance Yon Queen G1085 Yon Queen C27
AAA20024449
Yon Flagship An Alta Genetics sire with extreme calving ease, docility, growth and marbling. He is big bodied and improves foot quality over his sire.
G A R Growth Fund 009L was purchased from Gardiner Angus Ranch. His sire has led the Angus breed in registrations. He is bred much like Deer Valley Optimum at Select Sires with the addition of the high marbling G A R Profit on the distaff side of the pedigree. He is a sound structured very good-footed beef bull.
44 Global Growth 9002 This high docility, calving ease sire has left a big foot print here with milky, fertile daughters moderate in their stature. His sire, Enhance, was widely used in the breed and he stems from the Ruby family of cows that has been a mainstay in the 44 Farms program in Texas.
Long Sir Pass 218
Long Sir Pass 218 is a maternal brother to the Number 5 sire for registrations, Tehama Tahoe B767. His sire BJ Surpass has been a popular sire for his high rankings for $Maternal and exceptional foot quality. This bull is very sound footed, structurally sound, and works well in natural service. We offer him only because of the number of Surpass and Tahoe daughters we now have in production.
LOT 17
Gerber Gibson 4026
Calved: 2/10/2024 AAA20981549
Connealy Confidence Plus
Baldridge Gibson G859
Baldridge Isabel B061
Baldridge Gibson G859, has been a popular sire for Select Sires. Calving ease, growth, and a high $ Maternal Index is good way to start. Ad in a docility score at the top of the breed with great foot scores and it gets even better.
LOT 18
Gerber Flagship 4054
Calved: 2/17/2024
GB Fireball 672
Yon Flagship
Yon Queen G1085
Tehama Tahoe B767 Gerber Royal Queen 101 Gerber Royal Queen 905
Double digit calving ease with top 15% growth and a dam who is one of our best Tahoe daughters. Note this lot had a 122 percent Marbling Ratio on the ultrasound data sheet. Making steers that grade Prime is a worthwhile endeavor.
LOT 19
Gerber Growth Fund 4111
Calved: 4/6/2024
Deer Valley Growth Fund
A top son of G A R Growth Fund 009L with double digit top 4 % Calving Ease and top 15% Yearling Weight growth. His high docility score, and over one Marbling and Ribeye area add to his value. His adjusted Rib Eye Area is one of the largest in the sale. Deer Valley Growth Fund and G A R Hometown have both been leading sires in the Angus breed for number of calves registered.
LOT 20
The maternal grandsire, Tehama Tahoe B767, has been in the top 5 for Angus registrations. Again we have double digit top 4% Calving Ease with top 20% Yearling Weight growth. top 15% carcass weight. High $B and high $C.
LOT 21
Gerber Craftsman 4027
Calved: 2/10/2024
Sitz Resilient 10208
Connealy Craftsman Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Tehama Tahoe B767
Gerber Royal Queen 102 Gerber Royal Queen 919
Connealy Craftsman was the number 1 bull in registrations in the Angus Breed last year. This Craftsman son is the seventh generation of A.I to Select Sires bulls. The maternal dam, grandam and great grandam have all been picture cows here and at the top of the herd. If you sell calves at weaning this lot has a top 1% ranking for $W. If replacement daughters are part of your program you will appreciate his top 3% ranking for $ Maternal.
Sitz
Sired by the popular Connealy Craftsman, this lot is the fifth generation of A.I. to breed leading performance bulls. Note his 126 IMF Ratio and top 10% Marbling EPD. This lot ranks top shelf for Docility, Claw, Angle, Heifer Pregnancy, Milk, $ Maternal, $ Weaning, $ Grid, and $C. Both the dam and grandam are moderate sized cows with exceptional udder quality.
LOT 23
Gerber Global Growth 4079
Calved: 3/2/2024
AAA20955690
A calving ease son of Global Growth with exceptional Docility, $ Maternal and a 115 ultrasound ratio for Marbling. He was raised by a two-year daughter of the popular Tahoe.
LOT 24
Gerber Global Growth 4081
Calved: 3/2/2024
SydGen Enhance
44 Global Growth 9002 Crazy K Ruby 3306
Tehama Tahoe B767
44 Global Growth 9002 added calving ease, good foot structure, moderate mature size and docility in his progeny. Lot 24 is top 2 % Calving Ease and top 15% Docility. He scanned above average for both REA and Marbling. Produced from a Tahoe two-year old, Lot 24 ranks top 3 % $Maternal and top 20% $ Combined.
LOT 25
Gerber Step Up 4019
Calved: 2/7/2024
G A R Big Step K715
EZAR Step Up 9178 Basin Lucy 4261
G A R Kansas
Gerber Evergreen 289 Gerber Evergreen 940
EZAR Step Up 9178 is from the Select Sires lineup. Lot 25 is an outstanding carcass bull who scanned an amazing 18.5 REA and was above average on marbling. He tops the list on combined REA EPD and Marbling EBD. He is top 10% $ Grid and top 10% $Beef. If you sell your calves at weaning or feed them yourself there is good reason to negotiate for price premiums. Raised by a two-year-old daughter of ST Genetics sire G A R Kansas, this lot also brings to the table a top 4% $ Maternal index.
LOT 26
Growth Fund 4011 is another of the bulls who scanned exceptionally well for both REA and Marbling. His dam posts 3@ 108 for %IMF and this will go up. He is a Calving Ease prospect with top end Claw and Angle scores.
2/10/2024
Gerber Growth Fund 4033
Calved: 2/12/2024
Lot 28 is another double-digit Calving Ease prospect. His dam posts WWR 5@ 106 and YWR 5 @ 105. He is one of the two bulls in the sale that topped 800 pounds Adjusted 205 day weight.
LOT 29
Gerber Growth Fund 4031
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Gerber Sir Pass 4071
Calved: 2/26/2024
BJ Surpass Long Sir Pass 218
The sire of this lot is a maternal brother to Tehama Tahoe B767, a breed leader for number of registrations. Sir Pass 4071 is a Calving Ease prospect with a top 10% $ Weaning value. Raised by a two-year-old heifer from one of our top cow families.
LOT 31
Gerber Flagship 4036
GB Fireball 672
Yon Flagship
Yon
Yon Flagship is an Alta Genetics sire by the popular GB Fireball 672. Lot 31 is the highest bull in this offering on Calving Ease Direct, He also scores well for Docility and his dam is from one of the best uddered cow families we have.
LOT 32
Gerber Royal Queen 4085
Long Sir Pass is a maternal brother to Select Sires Tehama Tahoe B767. Tahoe has been a high use sire because of the maternal strength of his daughters. This lot has high-end $ Index Values throughout. OCV. Sells open.
LOT 35
Gerber Royal Queen 4087
Calved: 3/8/2024 AAA20955694
BJ Surpass
Long Sir Pass 218 Tehama Mary Blackbird Y684
A smaller framed heifer with a good look. Her dam and grandam are exceptional for udder
OCV. Sells open.
Gerber Treasure 4040
Calved: 2/12/2024
Deer Valley Growth Fund G A R Growth Fund 009L Deer Vally
The grandam, Gerber Treasure 072X, was a Pathfinder Dam. This lot reads well for Calving Ease, Calving Ease Maternal, and Milk. Dam has production ratios of BWR 5@ 100, WWR 5@108, YWR 4@109, REA 4@ 103. OCV. Sells open.
LOT 37
Gerber Royal Queen 4114
Calved: 4/17/2024
SydGen Enhance 44 Global Growth 9002
Crazy K Ruby 3306
Connealy Comrade 1385
Gerber Royal Queen 6039
Gerber Royal Queen 017X
AAA20955705
The youngest heifer in the group. The maternal grandsire, Conneally Comrade 1385, was a high use sire for Select Sires because of his exceptional calving ease and his ability to produce moderate sized cows with good udders that last. Not Genomic Tested. OCV. Sells open
LOT 38
Gerber Treasure 4057
There are two maternal sisters in this herd by Tehama Tahoe B767. The maternal grandsire, TCA Visionary 158 was a Leachman Cattle Company balanced-trait sire and tested low in Dry Matter Intake. OCV. Sells open
Powercat
Baldridge Heat Seeker H925
Calved: 2/8/2020
Thomas Clear Water 2555
Calved: 8/29/2022
baldridge Xpand x743
Thomas Eisa Erica 5132
Thomas Eisa Erica 2371
A Select Sires standout for covering all the bases including improved foot quality and Heifer Pregnancy. The calves born here have been small and then kick it gear. A balanced trait sire from ST Genetics with breed improving foot scores and top 1% rankings in $Maternal, $Beef, and $Combined. From Thomas Angus Ranch , Baker City, Oregon. His dam is big bodied with exceptional udder quality. His outcross pedigree gave us the opportunity to use him as a completion sire after A.I. in any pasture. The first calves have been vigorous at birth.
G A R Sunshine
Sired by the ST Genetics sire G A R Sunbeam who is one of the best proven balanced-trait sires from the Gardiner program . Sunshine posted a 120 %IMF ratio and a 109 REA ratio among 220 contemporaries in the Gardiner herd.
41
Gerber Royal Queen 139
LOT 42
47
Gerber Royal Queen 8020
LOT 48
Gerber Treasure 3071 Calved: 3/16/2023
LOT 50
Gerber Treasure 6073
Calved: 3/22/2016
Connealy Consensus 7229
Connealy Black Granite Eura Elga of Conanga 9109 Gerber 1407 Salty 611S
2024 was an exceptional year for us especially with regards to our replacement heifers. Our heifers are from some of the top sires currently in the Hereford breed. Calves out of Monument, Merit, Vanguard, Houston and Slayton Kuruk 203 that have the right stuff both phenotypically and genotypically. There are some very unique heifers in this group. For example, the 3M heifer with a CED of 13.4 and a CHB EPD of 219 is the only cow in the breed with those two numbers. Take a minute to look at the selection of strong heifers. This selection gives the buyer the right to flush their choice of heifer to the bull of their choice. Flush to be completed by April 8th, 2026. All flush expense is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer to provide semen. Seller guarantees 6 IVF embryos.
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Lot 70A Bull calf Tattoo N089 calved
Sire: Slayton Kuruk 203
Sells open, OCV. DB Carrier.
71A Heifer calf Tattoo 027N Calved 2/5/2025
Sire: Slayton Kuruk 203
ELZE J338 RACHEL 23M ET
ELZE J388 LADY DOMETTE 12M ELZE 203 MARY 18M
Homozygous Polled
This heifer is another calving ease candidate, with a BW EPD of 1.3 and a CED of 7.0. She is sired by our Gerber Anodyne 001A son from Sandhill Farms. An ultrasound revealed a RE/WT Ratio of 1.03, making her a solid choice for any herd.
DB Potential
ELZE G487 TIA 33M
Another promising daughter of G487, this heifer has excellent potential. Her mother is a high-quality Boyd Blueprint daughter who has performed admirably for us. 33M would make a great addition to any herd.
This heifer is likely to produce calves that finish well, coming from another strong cow family. She is the daughter of a first-calf heifer that has done exceptionally well and is sired by our Excede Z426 son. Expect outstanding calves from this cow.
This Go King E33 calf has been an impressive calf all year. Out of a 4020 first calf heifer. A calving ease heifer with good growth potential.
DB Carrier
77 Homozygous Polled
ELZE E33 LINSEY 8M
Calved: 2/29/2024
This Go King E33 heifer is a calving ease and growth cow. Out of a good 167Y cow. She has all the makings of a great cow.
DB Carrier
ELZE G487 MARY 6M
Calved: 2/27/2024
This heifer is out of our Mary family. Her dam has one of the best udders that was a good with her last calf as it was with the first calf. Our Mary family is also know for longevity as 6M’s dam produced 12 calves over her time in the herd. Mary 6M is a daughter of our CEO son G487. G487 has produced so many great calves for us.
LOT 80
Homozygous Polled
EFBEEF RESOLUTE CEO
EFBEEF C609 RESOLUTE G487
EFBEEF A250 MEADOW MAID D847
This bred heifer is a daughter of Lot 43, sired by our herd sire G487. Tia 41L exemplifies the quality of G487 offspring and would thrive in any herd. AI date 11/14 to KJ IF 45C CONFIDENCE 609K ET Pasture exposed 11/30 ELZE G487 LIBERTY 39L
LOT 82
ELZE A250 SPOOKIE 11G
Homozygous Polled
This A250 daughter has been a great producer for us over the years. She come with a nice heifer calf out of our G Man K028 herd sire. They make for a very nice pair. HY Carrier Calf - ELZE K028 SPOOKIE 6N - HYP - DOB 2/15/2025 Heifer Sire: EFBEEF GMAN G MAN K028
Tia 977 has been a reliable producer for us year after year. She is a daughter of Time Traveler 480, and all her progeny have either spent time in our herd or served as herd sires elsewhere. She just produces. Pasture exposed from 8/22/2024 to EFBEEF C609 RESOLUTE G487
