High point 2015

Fourth Annual

High Point Charolais Breeders Bull Sale

Saturday, March 28, 2015, 6 p.m.

Deer Lake Farms, Singhampton, ON

Featuring: 32 yearling bulls

Welcome

Welcome to the 4th annual High Point Charolais Breeders Bull Sale. Once again we are seeing some pretty decent beef prices and the cow/calf business is finally showing some black ink on the balance sheet. The good news is that it seems to be working for everyone. I spoke with a longtime feedlot operator the other day and when asked about the price of these calves his response was, “I know my numbers, I know my cost of gain and today I’m still able to make a buck.” Add that comment to the fact that consumers are still eating beef and it all lends to what I like to call a sense of cautious optimism. Maybe those cows in the barn are worthy of a little extra attention after all.

Jim and Susan Baker and Family Sunrise Charolais 705-428-3205; jsbaker3205@gmail.com http://www.sunrisecharolais.com/

Priority number one, get them bred to a Brian & Doris Aitken good bull. Now having had a herd of 120 Bridor Charolais commercial cows for years myself, I know 519-323-2538; bridorcharolais@yahoo.ca http://www.bylivestock.com/bridor/ what you’re thinking; what’s that going to cost me? Well there have been many articles lately that help to determine dollar value in light of heavier weaning weights, but I’m not sure everyone understands the value of the “information” that comes from purchasing a purebred bull. Most everyone, especially in Eastern Canada, is concerned about calving ease. If that’s Doug, Earl, Cory, Ryan & Erin Briggs you, then there is significant value in Echo Springs Charolais understanding CE and BW EPDs. If you’re EMB Charolais 705-487-5840; briggserin@hotmail.com looking for performance or considering keeping back heifers then WW, YW, M and TM are important. A purebred bull also comes with a clear genetic history. For example, were his parents, grandparents, great grandparents noteworthy? Were they easy calving?

Did they have milk ability? Did they have hair coat? Were they small frame or large frame? Were they polled or horned. This is valuable information and all of the bulls in the High Point sale come with it. They have all passed a semen test; that’s of vital importance. They are all from fully vaccinated herds. They have scrotal measurements and they have been weighed regularly in order to measure their ability to convert feed into pounds. I personally believe all of this information has a significant dollar value as long as, first of all, you understand it, and secondly, you use it wisely in deciding which purebred bull is right for your cows. Please give us a call, come for a visit, view the bulls, ask questions, tell us about your cows; we want you to make an informed decision.

One of the unique characteristics of the High Point sale is the variety.

Because the bulls come from multiple breeders with different programs there’s sure to be a bull or two here that will exceed your want list.

New this year, all bulls will be available to view by video online at www.cattleinmotion.com. Friends, your door to a prosperous future in the beef business in now open—looking forward to seeing you sale day!

Jim Baker

Sale staff:

Carl Wright — Auctioneer: 519-369-7489 Jim Baker — Blockman: 705-428-3205

Sale day phones:

Carl Wright — cell: 519-369-7489 Doug Briggs — cell: 705-345-0157 Ryan Briggs — cell: 705-718-9005

Jim Baker — cell: 705-888-5061 Brian Aitken — cell: 519-323-7036

Accommodations:

Holiday Inn Express, corner of First Street and Balsam Street, Collingwood: 1 877-660-8550 Days Inn & Suites, 15 Cambridge Street, Collingwood (beside Metro): 705-444-1880

Food:

Please come early Saturday to view the bulls and enjoy supper on us from 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m., sale will get underway at 6 p.m.

Terms and conditions:

All bulls sell under the terms and conditions of the Canadian Charolais Association. Settlement for bulls must be made in full sale day.

Accidents:

Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, neither the owner of the property, sale consignors or auctioneer assume any responsibility and disclaim any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of accident, personal injury or loss of property.

Delivery:

We will take your bull home and deliver him on or before May 1 free of charge within 100 km. After May 1, there will be a charge of $3.00 per head, per day.

Insurance:

Bulls become the buyer’s risk and responsibility at time of sale. If the bull is returning back to the breeder he must be fully insured by the purchaser.

We will care for your bulls as our own but accidents can happen.

Absentee bids:

If you cannot attend the sale, please contact any of the breeders or sale staff and they will handle your bids in a professional manner.

Spring 2015 Breed EPD averages:

BW WW YW M TM 1.9 43 76 19 41

Note: EPDs are not perfect or foolproof, but they do offer valuable information. Above are the Charolais breed averages. For example: If a bull’s BW EPD is less than 1.9 it is an indicator that his offspring birthweight should be below the breed average. Again, if a bull’s YW EPD is 80 for example, it’s an indicator that his calve’s yearling weight should potentially be 2 lbs heavier than the breed average. Likewise if a bulls EPDs for M (milk) or TM (total maternal) are above the breed average then his offspring have the potential to make “better than breed average” mothers.

Video online at www.cattleinmotion.com

Echo Springs Charolais

1

Bazinga 10B ESC 10B January 4, 2014 Polled BW: 85 ADJ 205: 780 Sire: D R Revelation 467 Dam: Echo Springs Serendipity 83Z (Rolling Acres Target 804U) EPDs:

BW 54

WW 35

YW 61

MC360405 ADJ 365: 1,164

M 23.3

TM 41

We have had great success with the Revelation, full French crosses. With a very quiet disposition Bazinga is smooth shouldered, clean sheathed and stands on very sound feet and legs. With a small birth weight this bull should offer easy calving ability as well as put money in your pocket come market time.

2

Echo Springs Bravado 16B ESC 16B January 4, 2014 BW: 89 ADJ 205: 698 Sire: D R Revelation 467 Dam: ESC 163Z EPDs:

BW 0.9

WW 39

YW 67

Polled

MC360410 ADJ 365: 1,071

M 24.3

TM 44

Here’s a bull that comes from a very sought-after cow family here at Echo Springs. The Mirabelle cow family has some of the best milk production in our herd. We are certain that this bull will pass on this desired characteristic to his offspring.

Bravado is long bodied with lots of spring of rib.

3

Echo Springs Blindside 19B ESC 19B January 5, 2014 BW: 98 ADJ 205: 706 Sire: Echo Springs Yankee 31Y Dam: Echo Springs Jazz 41X (JSR Unite 41U) EPDs:

BW 4.4

WW 41

Horned

YW 76

MC361812 ADJ 365: 1,244

M 20.3

TM 41

Blindside is a spitting image of his sire Yankee. He offered a great deal of performance and growth to our 2014 calf crop, which we are now noticing a great deal in our feed lot. With genetics like this we are confident that Blindside will follow in his father’s footsteps providing you those extra dollars come market time!

With lots of thickness and length of body you can’t go wrong purchasing this bull.

4

Echo Springs Bruce 21B ESC 21B January 5, 2014 BW: 104 ADJ 205: 748 Sire: PCFL San Antonio 131N Dam: Echo Springs Orianna 19Y (Jezabel) EPDs:

BW 4.8

WW 36

Horned

YW 67

FMC9098 ADJ 365: 1,121

M 18.8

TM 37

Coming from our founding cow herd this Full French bull is one you will want in your pasture come spring. The Orianna cow family produces our top calves year after year and offers tremendous milk production and maternal instinct. Bruce is big topped with lots of spring of rib.

5

Echo Springs Bank Roller 59B ESC 59B January 12, 2014 Polled BW: 94 ADJ 205: 701 Sire: D R Revelation 467 Dam: Echo Springs Uptown Girls 122Y (PCFL San Antonio 131N) EPDs:

BW 1.7

WW 34

YW 61

MC357190 ADJ 365: 1,130

M 25.2

TM 42

Another Revelation, French-influenced bull, Bank Roller is smooth fronted, long bodied and an easy mover. With a great disposition, he will be a great asset to any cow herd.

6

Echo Springs Boondock 71B ESC 71B January 16, 2014 BW: 92 ADJ 205: 730 Sire: EMB Johnny Cash 35Z Dam: PCFL Ember 45Z (PCFL Wildfire 9T) EPDs:

BW 1.3

WW 37

Horned

YW 66

MC361626 ADJ 365: 1,176

M 23

TM 42

Boondock is a very complete package. With lots of performance and eye appeal you will be glad you purchased this bull when his calves hit the ground.

7

Echo Springs Bravo 76B ESC 76B January 2014 BW: 100 ADJ 205: 781 Sire: Echo Springs Zahitti 201Z Dam: PCFL Tamise 101P (PCFL Maximillian 106G) EPDs:

BW 2.3

WW 33

Horned

YW 64

Reg. pending ADJ 365: 1,330

M 23

TM 40

Out of a first calf heifer we couldn’t be happier with how Bravo is turning out! This bull continues to impress us every day and just keeps getting better with age! Out of a powerful full French cow with tons of thickness and great maternal instinct we can’t wait to see what this bull’s offspring has to offer. Bravo is a moderate framed, smooth shouldered, free moving bull with lots muscling and performance. This guy has herdbull written all over him!

8

Echo Springs Big Rig 86B ESC 86B January 18, 2014 Polled BW: 100 ADJ 205: 733 Sire: Echo Springs Webster 8W Dam: Medonte Xceptional 11X (SVY Ad Invincible 748T) EPDs:

BW 3.3

WW 39

YW 72

MC361177 ADJ 365: 1,207

M 20.5

TM 40

A bull that continues to capture everyone’s attention! Big Rig is big topped, smooth shouldered with tons of muscle expression. We couldn’t be happier with the power and performance this bull is showcasing. Make sure Big Rig is on the top of your list come sale day!

9

Echo Springs Bentley 91B ESC 91B January 19, 2014 BW: 94 ADJ 205: 777 Sire: EMB Johnny Cash 35Z Dam: PCFL Elexus 60Z (PCFL Wildfire 9T) EPDs:

BW 1.2

WW 38

Horned

YW 67

MC361178 ADJ 365: 1,174

M 20.1

TM 39

Here’s another French influenced bull that comes from an exceptional female. The Wildfire daughters are the perfect package with lots of thickness and great maternal instinct. Patton Charolais have many of the Wildfire daughters working in their herd and they have proven themselves year after year. Out of a Revelation x Freedom sire, Bentley has lots of hair and style.

10

Echo Springs Benny 120B ESC 120B January 27, 2014 Horned BW: 96 ADJ 205: 781 Sire: Echo Springs Zahitti 201Z Dam: Whiskey Hollow Zahara 2Z (PCFL Ultimate 14R) EPDs:

BW 2.7

WW 36

YW 67

MC361179 ADJ 365: 1,203

M 18.9

TM 37

Out of one of those great Ultimate daughters this ž French bull just keeps getting better with age. This free moving, easy fleshing individual will make a great herd bull for both a commercial or purebred breeder.

11

Echo Springs Bounty 123B ESC 123B January 28, 2014 Horned BW: 107 ADJ 205: 784 Sire: PCFL Cheiftan 25X Dam: Echo Springs Worthwhile 112W (PCFL San Antonio 131N) EPDs:

BW 5.9

WW 41

YW 76

Reg. pending ADJ 365: 1,315

M 18.9

TM 39

Here’s a Full French bull that needs no introduction! Bounty was a crowd favourite last year at the Royal and received the title of Reserve Champion bull calf. We cannot say enough good things about this bull! Built with tremendous thickness and muscle, the power and performance of this bull is truly outstanding. With a walk so smooth he prowls, we are confident this bull will add the extra pounds and performance needed in any cow herd. If he wasn’t so closely related to the rest of our herd we would be keeping him for ourselves!

12

EMB Wrecking Ball 75B XEB 75B January 16, 2014 Polled BW: 90 ADJ 205: 717 Sire: Echo Springs Webster 8W Dam: Medonte Seduction 3S (SVY Freedom Pld 307N) EPDs:

BW 1.2

WW 30

YW 57

MC357186 ADJ 365: 1,149

M 25.4

TM 40

This French influenced bull comes from a genetic jackpot. Out of our favourite bull here at Echo Springs, Webster has added the pounds and performance needed to put money in the bank come weaning. With Freedom on the mother’s side, Wrecking Ball has the best of both worlds. Wide topped, and long bodied, here is your next herd bull in the making!

Sunrise Charolais

13

Sunrise Boom JBF 4B JBF 4B January 1, 2014 BW: 90 ADJ 205: 668 Sire: HC Yourman 137Y Dam: Sunrise Captivate 34Y (Merit 8676U) EPDs:

BW -0.5

WW 47

Polled

YW 102

MC356649 ADJ 365: 1,305

M 18.3

TM 42

Sunrise Boom comes from a cow family that I really like. Merit 8676U sired a fantastic set of calves for Clint Robertson in MB a few years back and this bull’s mom was one of them. Boom’s birth-weight numbers suggest easy calving, and with a YW EPD of 102.4 there’s performance here also. Attention, a herdsire in the making.

14

Sunrise Bennett JBF 6B JBF 6B January 1, 2014 Polled BW: 96 ADJ 205: 639 Sire: HC Yourman 137Y Dam: Blackbern Whirlwind 15W (SVS Nobleman 25N) EPDs:

BW 0.6

WW 42

YW 93

MC356651 ADJ 365: 1,258

M 23.2

TM 44

Ever since he entered the bull yard, Bennett has been growing on me; growing heavier, thicker, deeper in the rib and more eye appealing every day. His mom is a good Nobleman cow who delivers consistently year after year.

15

Sunrise Beowulf JBF 9B JBF 9B January 1, 2014 BW: 100 ADJ 205: 787 Sire: Keys All State 149X Dam: Charburg Sherri 8U (Sparrows Alcatraz 18N) EPDs:

BW -1.1

WW 48

Polled

YW 87

MC356652 ADJ 365: 1,256

M 15.7

TM 40

9B has been an eye catcher since birth. An All State son out of one of our best Alcatraz daughters, he’s a bull with some built-in calving ease while not giving up an inch on performance. At 10 months of age he weighed 1,035 lbs. With calves at $2.50+ a pound you do the math. There’s a whole lot right about this guy.

16

Sunrise Boston JBF 11B JBF 11B January 2, 2014 BW: 114 ADJ 205: 763 Sire: HC Yourman 137Y Dam: LAE Tiger Lily 89X (LAE Textile 734T) EPDs:

BW 4.0

WW 56

Polled

YW 122

MC356653 ADJ 365: 1,264

M 21.1

TM 49

If you’re looking for a performance bull, then take a second look here. His mom, purchased as a calf from the Agribition sale, is a moderate frame cow with a tonne of milk. 137Y, our walking Junction son, has truly given this guy some punch.

Momma’s milk, daddy’s performance, here’s a bull whose calves are going to press down hard on the scale. Higher birthweight, recommended for use on mature cows.

17

Sunrise Eastwood JBF 12B JBF 12B January 3, 2014 Polled BW: 93 ADJ 205: 702 Sire: D R Revelation 467 Dam: Sunrise Little Angel 53Z (SVY Kaboom PLD 7113T) EPDs:

BW 0.1

WW 42

YW 77

MC356654 ADJ 365: 1,339

M 25.6

TM 47

Eastwood is a Revelation son that should make someone an easy-calving herd sire. His mom, a first calf Kaboom daughter, is an absolute milking machine. This guy takes all of those good attributes and puts them together in a very eye appealing package. He’s also got a pedigree that’s stacked top to bottom with proven predictability.

18

Sunrise Oz JBF 20B JBF 20B January 6, 2014 BW: 100 ADJ 205: 844 Sire: TR PXC Mr Turton 0794 ET Dam: RPJ Marsha 851U (Eatons Leader 2233P) EPDs:

BW 1.1

WW 52

YW 89

Polled

MC356657 ADJ 365: 1,338

M 16.3

TM 42

What can I say—Oz has been my favorite since birth. We purchased his mom from the Perrot-Martin dispersal and not only does she have incredible eye appeal, she also has a fantastic udder and is built like a tank. Everyone who visits admires her and her son is made the same way. He has hip, tonnes of middle, good neck extension, great feet and legs, nice temperament and, oh yes, he’s a Turton son. Note, he’s also visited places like Owen Sound and Toronto, so he understands the word halter.

19

Sunrise Ace JBF 22B JBF 22B January 8, 2014 BW: 108 ADJ 205: 676 Sire: HC Yourman 137Y Dam: JMB MS Dateline 947W (BXB Dateline Son 6T) EPDs:

BW 3.4

WW 52

Polled

YW 108

MC356658 ADJ: 365: 1,177

M 20.1

TM 46

Sunrise Ace is a high-performance, deep-ribbed bull that is sure to add pounds to his calves. His mom is a nice made Dateline Son daughter and his dad, a Junction son, is a larger frame bull that walked our pastures.

20

Sunrise Jasper JBF 24B JBF 24B January 13, 2014 Polled BW: 102 ADJ 205: 670 Sire: HC Yourman 137Y Dam: Blackbern Utmost 2U (LT Western Spur 2061 PLD) EPDs:

BW 1.7

WW 45

YW 94

MC356660 ADJ 365: 1,283

M 20.5

TM 43

Jasper is as long as a freight train, but fully held together front to back. His EPDs are nicely balanced with some performance and milk while not sacrificing birth weight. His mom is a moderate frame Western Spur and with his dad being the larger frame 137Y, 24B turned out just about right.

21

Sunrise Chief JBF 27B JBF 27B January 22, 2014 BW: 88 ADJ 205: 654 Sire: Sunrise Starburst 21Y Dam: RPJ Matte 245Z (HTA Senator 8130U) EPDs:

BW -0.4

WW 40

YW 80

Polled

MC356661 ADJ 365: 1,235

M 23.7

TM 44

Calving ease alert! If you’re looking for a bull to use on heifers, this one should work really well. His mom, a nice made Senator daughter, did a great job on this first calf of her career. He slipped out easy at 88 lbs and has grown into a wellmuscled, smooth made breeding machine. Don’t miss out on this feature.

Bridor Charolais

22

Bridor Bruno 1B BMA 1B January 1, 2014 BW: 95 ADJ 205: 817 Sire: Merit Roundup 9508W Dam: Bridor Tammy 22T (KCM Rio Chico 429P) EPDs:

BW 1.1

WW 51

Polled

YW 101

MC356073 ADJ 365: 1,137

M 20.5

TM 46

A Merit Round-Up/KCM Rio Chico son. Should have performance and low birth weights. This bull’s birth weight was 95 lbs.

23

Bridor Barney 8B BMA 8B January 4, 2014 BW: 100 ADJ 205: 926 Sire: Keys All State 149X Dam: Bridor Zankie 8Z (D R Revelation 467) EPDs:

BW 2.7

WW 59

Polled

YW 102

MC356074 ADJ 365: 1,435

M 16.8

TM 46

Here is a calf that just keeps getting better. He is out of a Revelation 2 yr. old and the popular sire Keys All State.

Should add volume and thickness.

24

Bridor Beamer 10B BMA 10B January 3, 2014 Polled BW: 100 ADJ 205: 1,072 Sire: TR PZC MR Turton 0794 ET Dam: Bridor Yardena 25Y (SVY Freedom PLD 307N) EPDs:

BW 3.8

WW 45

YW 81

MC356075 ADJ 365: 1,402

M 18.5

TM 41

A long, deep bodied made bull. His sire is the popular Turton, out of a Freedom dam. He showed very competitively last fall.

25

Bridor Bevin 12B BMA 12B January 5, 2014 BW: 100 ADJ 205: 854 Sire: Gerrard Montezuma 6T Dam: Bridor Wishes 29W (BXB Dateline Son 65R) EPDs:

BW 3.4

WW 53

YW 97

Polled

MC356076 ADJ 365: 1,268

M 25.1

TM 52

This long, deep-bodied bull should add pounds to his calves.

His mom has lots of milk.

26

Bridor Bently 14B BMA 14B January 5, 2014 BW: 100 ADJ 205: 920 Sire: Merit Roundup 9508W Dam: Bridor Reba 6R (LT Rio Blanco 1234P) EPDs:

BW 1.7

WW 60

Polled

YW 112

MC356077 ADJ 365: 1,443

M 19.6

TM 50

If you want performance here is the bull for you. His weaning weight was 1,100 lbs. Look at his EPDs.

27

Bridor Barclay 16B BMA 16B January 6, 2014 BW: 90 ADJ 205: 786 Sire: D R Revelation 467 Dam: Bridor Ziggy 20Z (SVY Freedom PLD 307N) EPDs:

BW 2.6

WW 44

Polled

YW 76

MC356112 ADJ 365: 1,229

M 23.7

TM 46

If you’re looking for calving ease, look no further. A Revelation with a Freedom dam. We had good luck using Revelation on first calf heifers.

28

Bridor Brayden 20B BMA 20B January 8, 2014 BW: 90 ADJ 205: 726 Sire: Merit Roundup 9508W Dam: Bridor Terry 23T (KCM Rio Chico 429P) EPDs:

BW -0.4

WW 45

Polled

YW 93

MC356079 ADJ 365: 1,308

M 21.1

TM 44

Another Merit Round-Up son — great hair growth here, and look at the EPDs he has.

29

Bridor Bennett 24B BMA 24B January 2014 BW: 110 ADJ 205: 890 Sire: SVY Freedom Pld 307N Dam: Bridor Pearl 41P (Hicks Kasino 11K) EPDs:

BW 4.2

WW 41

Polled

YW 74

Reg. pending ADJ 365: 1,230

M 22

TM 43

Here is an embryo calf out of one of our favorite cows. We flushed his dam and got two bulls calves. This bull had as 110 lb. birth weight. Suggest using him on mature cows the first year to see how he works.

30

Bridor Bing 28B BMA 28B January 18, 2014 BW: 95 ADJ 205: 788 Sire: Gerrard Montezuma 6T Dam: Bridor Paisley 24P (Bridor Myron 23M) EPDs:

BW 2.3

WW 44

Polled

YW 80

MC356081 ADJ 365: 1,231

M 22.1

TM 44

This bull will add performance to your calves. His momma is big and square.

31

Bridor Bejay 31B BMA 31B January 22, 2014 BW: 95 ADJ 205: 817 Sire: Keys All State 149X Dam: Bridor Unity 40U (SOS Polled Detonator 8M) EPDs:

BW 1.8

WW 51

Polled

YW 97

MC356082 ADJ 365: 1,326

M 19.1

TM 45

Bridor Bejay is out of the popular Keys All State and a great disposition Detonator cow.

32

Bridor Billyjo 39B BMA 39B February 29, 2014 BW: 95 AD 205: 856 Sire: Bridor Warrior 30Z Dam: Bridor Zeusie 29Z (SVY Freedom PLD 307N) EPDs:

BW 3.1

WW 54

YW 99

Polled

MC356085 ADJ 365: 1,373

M 20.3

TM 47

This bull is not the biggest bull in the pen, but take a look— with Freedom back there and Dateline with lots of milk. He just keeps getting better every day.

Thank you to our 2014 bull buyers Carmen Brown, Lindsay, ON Phil Cairns, Markdale, ON Tom Cunningham (2), Wiarton, ON Dennis Fischer, Elmwood, ON Bill Fogal (2), Manitoulin Island, ON Alvin Hill, Markdale, ON Russell Jackson, S Bruce Peninsula, ON Peter Lee, Brechin, ON Bill Lee, Orillia, ON George McCall, Annan, ON Brian McComb, Lucan, ON Greg McCracken, Roseneath, ON Bruce McTeer, Paisley, ON Murray Nelson, Bradford, ON Bill Patton, Proton Station, ON Charlie Pearson, Proton Station, ON Leonard Speers, Stayner, ON Josh Taylor, Dunsford, ON Art White, Stayner, ON Laurie Wickens, Flesherton, ON Ed Wright, Evansville, ON Mike Wright (2), Evansville, ON

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Jim & Susan Baker Sunrise Charolais 1287 Concession 6, RR 4 Stayner, ON L0M 1S0