Wood V-X Red Angus Ranch Spring Bull Sale Catalog 2024

WOOD V BAR X RANCH RED ANGUS

ABOUT THE BULLS

The cows are bred to start calving around February 25th. This requires a May 20th bull turn out and AI time breeding. We use cydr’s on the cows to synchronize them for a one time AI after which they are sorted for pasture and hauled to several summer pastures between ten and thirty miles from the ranch headquarters. We prefer to have the cows on their perspective pasture management groups a couple weeks prior to breeding as hauling has been known to cause the cows to skip a cycle. Weather is a factor on this operation and can have an effect on conception rates. It is crucial that we utilize top end herd bulls to clean up any repeat estrus cycles. The cows are restricted to a 60 day breeding window, any cows not pregnant after that are sold as open.

The bull calves are weaned mid October at which time they are vaccinated and treated for parasites. They are given a 30 day feed acclimation “warm up” prior to the on test sort on November first. The bull calves are weighed monthly and in some cases bimonthly.

The bulls are developed here at the ranch on a TMR ration consisting of alfalfa hay, grass hay, oat hay, and a grain mix of oats and barley. The ration is formulated as a bull development ration to promote muscle development and growth without fat deposition.

The bulls are given a complete breeding soundness exam (BSE) and trich tested prior to the sale. They will be identified by their left ear tattoo and a corresponding red ear tag and a yellow lot tag. They are available for viewing at any time during the feed test November first through March first and up to sale day. On sale day they are sorted for size and growth and penned for easy access for viewing.

FEEDING AND DELIVERY

We offer free delivery within 200 miles of Wood V bar X Ranch and will begin making deliveries around April 15th. We make every effort to accommodate the buyer and conditions at their ranch prior to delivery. In addition, we will assist in delivery to locations outside the surrounding states of Idaho.

Bulls will be fed free of charge until delivery. If first delivery attempt is unsuccessful, feed costs will begin accumulating at $3 per head per day. If requested, we will continue to feed the bulls at that rate up until May first. No free delivery on heifers unless accompanied by a bull purchase. Heifers will need to be picked up within 8 days of sale.

BULL VACCINATION RECORD

The bulls have been on a full vaccination regiment since birth and boosted at weaning and yearling with Bovishield Gold 5, Ultrabac 8, Pillguard Pinkeye, Ivermectin Injectable and Multi min.

BULL SALE PROCEDURE

The bulls will be penned for viewing the morning of the sale and will remain in their respective pens during the sale. The bulls do not go through the sale ring live. We will sell the bulls in catalog order. Any changes will be announced from the block.

CALVING EASE SCORE

To better identify the calving ease potential of the sale bulls, we have adapted a simple single digit scoring system 1 through 3, utilizing birth wt. (BW), calving ease direct (CED) and actual birth wt. using the top ranking for each and breaking that into 3 categories.

A 3 CE Score indicates 1% to 20% ranking for CED and BW EPD with actual BW less than 73 lbs.

A 2 CE Score indicates 21% to 50% ranking for CED and BW EPD with actual BW between 74-86 lbs.

A 1 CE Score indicates 51% or higher ranking for CED and BW EPD with actual BW over 87 lbs.

As the accuracy of the EPD can also change as the bull records progeny data, this will have an influence on the CED ranking. The bulls are DNA tested for Sire identification and GGP LD for genomic enhanced and improved accuracy of EPD’s. Another indicator of Birth wt. and calving ease is the breed make up of the cow or heifer as well as environment. By breeding high CED bulls for multiple generation to the cows and their resulting progeny, more accurate predictions of calving ease can be made. However this may have a negative affect as multiple generations are developed due to a decrease in pelvic area. It is a good idea to stay focused on CEM and select females with upper percentile rankings for CEM (Calving Ease Maternal).

1:00 p.m. PST • At the Ranch, Sandpoint, ID

SALE DAY PHONES

Leonard Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (C) 208-290-7782

Ben Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(C) 208-255-6025

Jim Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(C) 208-983-7365

AUCTIONEER

Jim Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(C) 208-983-7365

DIRECTIONS TO THE RANCH

The Wood V bar X Red Angus Ranch is located just 5 miles north of Sandpoint/Ponderay, which is 45 miles North of I 90 at Coeurd’Alene Idaho on Hwy 95. Sale location drive way is at mile marker 481 3/4, east side of highway 95.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The bulls will be available for viewing by 9:30 a.m. Noon Lunch in the sale barn

1:00 p.m. (pst) Welcome and Introductions Sale begins immediately following

VETERINARIANS

Dr. Rolland Hall, DVM - BF Vet Clinic

Dr. Jenni Lyn Grimmett, DVM - TVS

ACCOMMODATIONS

Holiday

477326 Hwy 95, Ponderay

476841 Hwy 95, Sandpoint Quality Inn Sandpoint

807 N 5th Ave, Sandpoint Hotel Ruby

477255 US-95, Ponderay, ID 83852

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Sale will follow the terms and conditions outlined by the Red Angus Association of America. A copy of these can be found at redangus.org.

LIABILITY

All persons attending the sale and related functions do so at their own risk. Wood V-X Ranch, its staff and representatives assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents or injuries that may occur.

HEALTH AND FERTILITY

The bulls have passed a complete breeding soundness exam and have been TRICH tested or approved for the state of Idaho, Washington and Montana prior to the sale. Any bulls sold needing to be transported to any other locations may need to be tested after the sale to meet those states requirements. Bulls will be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate and brand inspection. We guarantee the bulls to be strong potential breeders when sold.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Updates, carcass data, SC, on test ADG, and Sale Order available sale day. Any corrections or changes will be announced from the block.

SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASE GUARANTEED

We encourage each buyer to make their selections in person or thru one of our industry representatives prior to the sale. We also understand that location and time scheduling can be a challenge. In the event that a bull is purchased by an absentee buyer and upon delivery they are not satisfied with the physical character of the bull, buyer may refuse delivery and the bull will be returned to V-X Red Angus at no cost to buyer including purchase price.

Non Parents under two years of Age

SELLING 25 open yearling heifers after the bulls.

NOTES:

FRITZ DEEP END 609G

SIRE

FRITZ DEEP END 609G

We purchased 609G in the 2020 Fritz Red Angus production sale, from Brady, Montana. Another bull selected for calving ease, high stayability, maternal and carcass traits. We bred him to replacement heifers that year, were impressed with his offspring and used him on an entire group of registered cow the past couple years. He is very correct on his feet and legs, has good body length, appears to hold his flesh very well, has an excellent disposition and is easy to be around. His sire Bieber Deep End B597 is a popular high accuracy, growth stud ranking in the top 9% for ProS and top 5% or better for GM, WW, YW, ADG, HPG, Marb, CW and REA. His dam Fritz Joanie 043 was a 10-year-old cow when she produced 609G, has weaned three more calves since then and still records a 363-day calving interval on 12 calves, with average ratios of BW 98, WW 105, YW 104, IMF 146, BF 103, REA 97, and records a 104 MPPA. We continue to use 609 on mature cows and he has not disappointed us, improving his growth and maternal traits with more accuracy and maintaining 18, top 6% CED. At 5 years old he still has excellent foot and leg structure. Sire to lots 2,3,5,9,10,11,12,14,15,26,28.

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SIRE

WOOD SUPERFORTRESS 9020

9020

Laso Superfortress B29E was the sire of 9020 who was Lot 1 in our 2020 Bull Sale. We pulled this exert from his foot note. Our lead off bull is a 76 lb. birth wt, deep-sided high marbling, IMF ratio 147 son. His 6 year old dam maintains a 359 day calving interval, IMF ratio of 107, mppa 100, on four calves, one being a 76C daughter that we retained in our herd. Sire to Lots 6 and 30.

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WOOD INSIGHT 1015

SIRE

WOOD INSIGHT 1021

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WOOD DEFENDER 0023

WOOD INDY 6010

WOOD INDY 6010

A very complete balanced Sire with 16 traits in the top 50% or better! We continue to use 6010 to clean up the cows after AI and expect some top calves out of him. He is good footed, long and deep muscled, trim and petite headed. A source of calving ease, marbling and growth. Sire to Lots 25 and 29.

WOOD ZENITH RUSH 1040

As a yearling bull this sire was a standout. We retained him for our own breeding purposes, utililzing his 50% simmental breeding. Excellent foot and leg structures, good disposition, incredible libido and good calving ease. Sire to Lot 19.

SIRE

CRUMP BIG IRON 0345

CRUMP BIG IRON 0345

We purchased Big Iron from the McCann Ranch Red Angus bull sale in 2021. An outcross pedigree with exceptional numbers for calving ease, maternal and carcass. He was used specifically for yearling replacement heifers. His progeny in the sale are all from first calf heifers born easily and hit the ground running. Sire to Lots 4 and 21.

RED ANGUS GUIDE TO EPDS

RedAngus.org

ProS ..... 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).

HB ....... 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).

GM....... 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).

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)

WW Weaning Weight predicts differences in 205-day weaning weight. (Pounds/High Value)

YW Yearling Weight predicts differences in 365-day yearling weight. (Pounds/High Value)

ADG Average Daily Gain predicts differences in weight gain between 205 and 365 days of age. (Pounds/High Value)

DMI ....... Dry Matter Intake predicts differences in daily feed intake as measured in a feedlot during the post-weaning period. (Pounds/Low Value)

MILK ..... Milk predicts differences in weaning weight attributed to the milking ability of the animal’s daughters. (Pounds/High Value)

ME Maintenance Energy predicts the difference in maintence energy requirements. (Mcal per Month/Low Value)

HPG Heifer Pregnancy predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to conceive and calve at 2 years of age following exposure to breeding. (Percent/High Value)

CEM ...... Calving Ease Maternal predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to calve unassisted as 2-year-old heifers. (Percent/High Value)

STAY Stayability predicts differences in the ability of an animals’ retained daughters to remain productive in the herd – calve every year – through 6 years of age. (Percent/High Value)

MARB Marbling predicts differences in marbling score – amount of intramuscular fat measured at the 13th rib. (Marbling Score Units/High Value)

YG Yield Grade predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade, which is calculated using CW, REA and Fat. (Yield Grade Units/Low Value)

CW ........ Carcass Weight predicts differences in actual hot carcass weight. (Pounds/High Value)

REA Ribeye Area predicts differences in square inches of ribeye area measured at the 13th rib.(Square Inches/High Value)

FAT Fat predicts differences in the depth of backfat measured between the 12th and 13th ribs. (Inches/Low Value)

GMRA CINCH 1216J

Lot 1, GMRA Cinch 1216J. We’ve used Cinch for two years on heifers. He is a proven sleep all night heifer bull with fantastic EPD’s, nine of which are in the top 10% of his sire group in the breed. His CED is in the top 18% and BW EPD top 5%. Here is an excellent 3-year-old, age advantaged, calving ease bull that can get the job done. We will only use this guy for two years so we need to let him go. Here is a one time chance to own a remarkable Herd Sire. Sire of Lot 8.

WOOD DEEP END 966

Lot 2, We held on to 966 last year and used him on commercial heifers, he tended to business and then prowled like a tomcat when his job was all done. As a 2-year-old this bull will cover the country and take care of business. His EPD roster still consists of 10 in the top 15% or better. As with all the Deep End progeny he has excellent maternal and carcass characteristics. Here’s a herd bull that can make improvements in the cow herd and sire steers that mash the scales down. His dam is a beautiful 11-year-old Trilogy daughter with production record of 8 calves average ratios BW 105, WW 97, YW 95.

WOOD DEEP END 2343

3, Another 2 yr old Deep End son with moderate calving ease, his IMF ratio 114, his dam Calving

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Geonomically Enhanced EPD’s

Each Bull has a blood sample collected at weaning time, which is sent to the DNA lab for evaluation. Markers on each individual trait for each bull are identified which in turn are entered into the red angus data base and will add to the accuracy of each individual EPD for each animal. The result, (Genomic enhanced EPDs) increases the bulls EPD accuracies to the point as if they had sired a calf crop. The lab also does a parentage test which identifies the sire and dam precisely. Any potential genetic defects are also ruled out.

Lot 4, Dark red, deep, good headed, quiet, trim Simm Angus 2 yr old bull.

Lot

Yearling Bulls

WOOD DEEP END 3442

Lot 5, Our lead off 3-star yearling calving ease bull, a well muscled son of 609G with excellent marbling, calving ease, and ProS. His 10 year old dam is the mother to our Super Fortress 9020 herd bull and a Bull that sold to Ryder Ranch in 2023 with 365 day calving interval on 9 calves, her avg ratios: BW 101, WW 104, YW 102 and IMF 107.

WOOD SUPERFORTRESS 3419

with excellent growth, one of the largest Ribeye Bulls, REA/CWT 1.49.

7-year-old dam, 362 day CI, on six calves, average ratios BW 87, WW 101, YW 101. She also produced herd bulls that sold to A Bar T Ranch in 2021 and Jack Davis in 2022.

WOOD INSIGHT 3405

and powerful growth, out of a 7 year old

Lot 6, Another three-star calving ease bull

His

Lot 7, Another curve bender sire with excellent calving ease

dam, calving interval 363 on 5, BW Ratio 87.

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WOOD CINCH 3438

Lot 8, He is out of a 2-year-old dam, ratios- BW 83, WW 103, YW 104, and very high ranks for ProS and Herd Builder.

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WOOD DEEP END 3453

Lot 9, Second highest IMF scan. The dam also produced another bull that sold to Ryder Ranch in 2019. she is a 9 year old dam, Calving Interval 370 on 8 calves, BW ratio 86.

FRITZ

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WOOD DEEP END 3420

Lot 10, 7-year-old dam with Calving Interval 360 on 5 calves, BW ratio 93.

Yearling Bulls

WOOD DEEP END 3409

the

by Dunn Infusion A526,

excellent growth,. From one of the best cows 5235

marbling and maternal pedigree, his 9-year-old dam records, Calving Interval

on 7 calves, average ratios BW 98, WW 104, YW 104, RE 102. She is also the dam of 4 other herd bulls purchased by Dirks Brothers in 2018, two to Kelly Cattle Company in 2020 and 2022, and Moss Ranch in 2021.

Lot 11, Another tremendous calving ease bull with

in

herd

a very high

366

Lot 12, Two-star calving ease on this 609G son with good growth. An 8 year old dam, Calving Interval 365, 6 calves, average ratios BW 105, WW 102, YW 105, IMF 126.

Lot 13, He is out of a 6 year old dam, Calving Interval 363 on 4 calves, Avg. Ratios,

103,

104, YW 104.

3418 and 3454

WOOD DEEP END 3446

Lot 14, This 609G

has moderate BW, good CE and growth, with excellent marbling. 7 year old dam, Calving Interval 371 on 5, average ratios BW 113, WW 101, YW 104.

WOOD DEEP END 3406

15,

8, Calving Interval 361 on 6, avg ratios, BW 96, WW 97, YW 103, IMF 100, REA

WOOD INSIGHT 3412

Lot 16, These Wood Insight 1015 sons have all recorded very good ProS, and Marbling rankings, all from first calf heifers. 3412 also has very good calving ease and a high stayability ranking.

Lot

2 Star CE, dam age

109.

son

Yearling Bulls

WOOD INSIGHT 3415

Lot 17, A moderate and well-balanced bull with exceptional marbling.

Lot 18, Here’s a moderate, light birth weight bull that has amazing EPD’s. The highest Marbling to

combination in the offering. And sixth highest IMF Scan.

Lot 19, A very well muscle bull, REA /CWT 1.27 out of a 4 year old

Ratios BW 96, WW 97, YW 102.

WOOD INSIGHT 3434

WOOD BIG IRON 3447

WOOD INSIGHT 3401

Lot 20, He is out of a 2 year old dam.

Lot 21, Good scanning bull, 1.36 Rea/ CWT, out of a 3 year old dam with calving interval 381, Avg Ratios, BW 93, WW 106, YW 100.

Lot 22, Out of a 7 year old dam, calving interval 365, on six calves Avg. Ratios BW 107, WW 100, YW 103, IMF 128, REA 112. She also produced herd Bulls that went to Hauk Brothers in 2019 and Steven & Louise Wood in 2013.

Yearling Bulls

WOOD DEFENDER 3403

WOOD DEFENDER 3427

WOOD INDY 3448

Lot 25, Out of a 9 year old dam,

interval 370, on eight calves, Avg. Ratios, BW 104, WW

YW 104, IMG 115, REA 104. The dam 5232 also produced three other herd Bulls used here at V bar X

Angus, and one sold to Houck Brothers in 2022.

Lot 23, From a 6 year old dam, calving interval 369 on four calves, Avg Ratios BW 96, WW 97, YW 101, IMF 141, REA 100.

Lot 24, From a 6 year old dam, calving interval 372, on four calves, Avg Ratios, BW 103, WW 102, YW 109.

calving

103,

WOOD INSIGHT 3450

WOOD DEEP END 3454

WOOD DEEP END 3426

Lot 26, Out of a 6 year old dam, calving interval 372, on five calves, Avg. Ratios, BW 101, WW 104, YW 106, IMF 99, REA 106. The dam also produced another herd bull going to Moss Ranch in 2022, and another one to Rusty & Roxy Arnzen last year.

Lot 27, A very well-muscled, growthy high marbling stud, highest IMF in the sale. Out of a 10 year old dam, calving interval 368 on nine calves, Avg Ratios. BW 108, WW 108, YW 109, IMF 127, REA 125. His powerful productive dam raised another herd bull sold to Schneider Farms in 2022.

Lot 28, A 10-year-old dam, calving interval 366, on eight calves, Avg Ratios BW 100, WW 99, YW 96, IMF 97, REA 92. Another bull sold to Diamond T Ranch in 2022 from the dam.

Yearling Bulls

WOOD INDY 3416

Lot 29, Out of a 12-year-old dam, calving interval 366, on 10 calves, Avg Ratios, BW 107, WW 100, YW 10, IMF 106, REA 99. The dam 2123, is also the mother to the 1021 Wood Insight herd bull that sold to Dirks Farm last year as a two-year-old and another one, Wood Ultimate Ribeye 8030 in 2019. She has also raised two other herd bulls selling to Spring Birk Ranch and Jack Pierce.

WOOD SUPERFORTRESS 3455

Lot 30, The youngest bull in the sale and coming on strong, out of a 9 year old dam, calving interval 370, on 7 calves, Avg Ratios BW 102, WW 103, YW 100, IMF 99, REA 99.

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