Prairie Hills Gelbvieh - 2009 Bull Catalog

2171 102nd Ave SW Gladstone, ND 58630

CRANK UP THE VOLUME!

2009 PRIVATE TREATY

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& CONSIGNMENT SALE OFFERING

Galen Sickler 10190 22nd St SW Gladstone, ND 58630 701.225.9212

Klint Sickler 2171 102nd Ave SW Gladstone, ND 58630 701.483.5250 - home 701-260.1853 - cell

www.prairiehillsgelbvieh.com

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Welcome!

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our 2009 bull offering!

The bull selection this year is one of the most consistent and complete set of bulls we have ever raised. They really do Crank It Up with their performance, depth, width, and eye appeal. We’ve always believed that you don’t have to sacrifice looks to get performance, and these guys prove it. They will make some noise!

With the addition of Klint’s facilities next door, we are now able to house our bulls at one ranch and give them the attention they deserve. Klint and Galen have made a decision to keep the cow herd to 50 bred females. This has made our culling process difficult, but has resulted in a very consistent, powerful set of calves. 2008 has proven to be a roller coaster year for the cattle industry, but it has proven that pounds make the difference! These bulls are designed to add the extra pounds on to your calves at weaning.

Due to the severe drought that hit our part of the state this past summer, the calves were weaned in late October and stayed on fall grazing until that time.

Since then, the consignment bulls have been receiving Texturized feed from Woody’s, while the private treaty bulls have been receiving the same oats/corn ration we’ve used in past years.

We will be selling 4 bulls at the ND Golden Rule Sale on January 26th in Mandan, and 3 bulls at the Black Hills Stock Show on February 5th in Rapid City.

The remainder of the bulls listed in the catalog will be available for sale Private Treaty anytime after January 15th. This year we are also employing the services of Jeff Erhardt with Purple Haven Enterprises as our sale consultant.

Jeff will be more than happy to answer any questions or assist you with any purchase arrangements.

As always, all of the bulls are backed by a breeding guarantee. Feeding and transportation arrangements can be made as well. We will have ultrasound data available on the animals by the end of January. GeneStar and/or Igenity data will also be available on many of the bulls at that time.

All of the information in the catalog is current as of 1/1/2009. We will post video and pictures of the animals on our website, as well as the ultrasound and DNA results when they are available. If you see something you like in the catalog, please contact Galen, Klint or Jeff. We’re always happy to visit with you about your livestock needs, and how a bull from Prairie Hills can help you achieve your goals!

Sincerely, Galen & Marcia Sickler Family Klint & Maralee Sickler

Galen - 701-225-9212 - Home Klint - 701-483-5250 - Home 701-260-1853- Cell

Notes

2009 Performance Averages:

Jeff Erhardt 701-843-7845 - Office 701-220-7843 - Cell

Bulls: Females:

BW: 86 lbs BW: 81 lbs

WW: 762 lbs WW: 751 lbs

EPDs: CE 103

BW 2.3

WW 39

YW 71

M 20

TM 40

CW 10

MB -0.06

REA 0.13

DtF 1.8

CV 5.76

FM 6.82

GL -1.5

CED 103

Private Treaty Bull Offering

Consignment Sale Bull Offering

Lot U31

PHG The Rookie U31

Lot U30 DOB: 4/3/2008 Red

PHG big daddy u30

PB GV Dbl Polled

BW: 84 Frame:

Adj WW: 780 AGA#: 1074170

ELK Ck Maverick 850N ELK Ck Formula 957S ELK 957J LJSA Buster 239M PHG Scandalous S12 VVGR Miss 517M

A real nice red calf out of Formula. His dam is a first calver that traces back to Buster and Beretta. This guy has the weight, the EPD’s and the look to be a star.

Performance and style in a red package!

DOB: 4/3/2008 Dbl Black

7/8 GV Dbl Polled

BW: 78 Frame: 6.2

Adj WW: 846 AGA#: 1074171

VRT Lazy TV Beethoven K278 MCFG MCF Bruce Almighty 35P ET MCFG 41K ET PHG Fighting Irish N07 PHG Serendipity S07 KRSG Prairie Nancy N11

Rookie has been a stand out since day 1. Exceptionally clean fronted, deep ribbed, and a quarter thatwill make your jaw drop. A 78 lb birthweight and an 846 lb weaning weight are impressive, but even more when you consider drought conditions and his first calf mother. After being named Grand Champion bull at the NILE in Billings, and the West River Livestock Show in Dickinson, he is destined for great things.

Rookie will be in Denver, make sure to stop by and check him out!

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

105 0.6 41 72 20 41 -1.4 106 18 -0.06 0.27 0.6 12.80 4.19

Lot U38

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

105 3.8 44 81 19 41 -1.1 102 8 -0.05 0.08 2.6 5.06 14.42

PHG undefeated u38

DOB: 4/30/2008 PB GV Dbl Black Dbl Polled

BW: 73 Frame:

Adj WW: 788 AGA#: 1074178

ELK Ck Maverick 850N ELK Ck Formula 957S ELK 957J SLC Freedom 178F ET CTR Tiffany 102L CTR Tiffany 70G ET

This guy is a half brother to the high seller at the 2008 Golden Rule sale. His dam traces back to the Tiffany cow family that has done such a good job for Cedar Top Ranch.

He may be the youngest calf that we have for sale this year, but take a look at the birth to weaning spread and you’ll know that he’s the real deal.

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

105 -0.2 43 78 20 42 -2.5 103 13 -0.11 0.14 6.1 7.33 10.84

He sells at the ND Golden Rule Sale - January 26th, Mandan, ND.

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Private Treaty Bull Offering

Consignment Sale Bull Offering

Lot U28

Lot U19

PHG Ulysses U28

PHG ultra force u19

CE BW WW ELK Ck Maverick 850N YW ELK Ck Formula 957S M ELK 957J TM GL LJSA Buster 239M CED KRSG Annie Oakley R03 CW VVGR Miss 356K MB A very solid made black son of Formula. This guy has really come REA DtF into his own since weaning. He has the thickness displayed CV by many of the Formula’s, but will also have the maternal from FM Buster. A great combination.

DOB: 3/18/2008 PB GV Black Dbl Polled

DOB: 3/31/2008 PB GV Dbl Black Dbl Polled

BW: 91 Frame: 6.0

Adj WW: 814 AGA#: 1074169

ELK Ck Maverick 850N ELK Ck Formula 957S ELK 957J SPUR Beretta 703G VVGR Miss 517M KKC 22K

Ulysses U28 is a textbook example of a moderate framed, soggy made bull. This guy has caught our attention since birth. He’s been deep ribbed and wide topped since he took his first steps. His dam traces back to Beretta and has all of the maternal characteristics you would expect from a Beretta daughter.

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

96 4.3 47 84 20 44 -1.5 101 13 -0.09 0.13 2.4 8.99 14.91

Lot U20

BW: 93 Frame:

Adj WW: 691 AGA#: 1074156

104 3.4 33 68 19 36 -1 102 4 0.0 0.03 2.9 1.78 9.77

PHG utah u20

DOB: 3/20/2008 PB GV Black Dbl Polled

BW: 92 Frame:

Adj WW: 793 AGA#: 1074163

ELK Ck Maverick 850N ELK Ck Formula 957S ELK 957J GGGR High Tensile 844H PHG Kora K20 PHG Prairie Janis B41

U20 has caught our eye all summer. A Formula son that puts all the pieces together in the right way. He has the length of body with the correct depth of rib to really add pounds come weaning time. His dam traces back to High Tensile, who’s daughters have proven to be some of our most productive.

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

101 3.2 42 75 23 44 -0.7 100 8 0.01 0.07 2.1 8.61 8.96

He sells at the ND Golden Rule Sale - January 26th, Mandan, ND.

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Private Treaty Bull Offering

Consignment Sale Bull Offering

Lot U04

Lot U08

PHG apollo u04

PHG uranium u08

DOB: 2/29/2008 PB GV Red Dbl Polled

BW: 98 Frame:

Adj WW: 779 AGA#: 1074145

SPUR Beretta 703G PHG Fighting Irish N07 PHG Prairie Eve E76 PCCI 039K SMS Prairie Neva N17 SMS Kayla K35

If you’re looking for a red bull to add some pounds to your calves, this is the boy you need to see. He has the profile of your typical Irish calf, but with the additional extension and capacity to take your calves to the next level.

DOB: 2/25/2008 PB GV Black Dbl Polled

BW: 89 Frame: 6.4

Adj WW: 738 AGA#: 1074143

SPUR Beretta 703G PHG Fighting Irish N07 PHG Prairie Eve E76 PMG Pegasus 01P COL Miss Pegasus 61S COL 895 Miss Cocoa

They say that the sign of a good bull is that he can out produce himself. Apollo may be a sign of that. This bull is a dead ringer for his sire, and could prove to be even better. If you’re looking for a long, smooth, whistle fronted bull that still moves out on some substance of bone, Apollo fits the bill. We purchased his dam from Fred Colver as an open heifer calf and she really hit a home run with this first effort!

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

101 3.3 36 65 21 39 -2 105 9 -0.12 0.14 2.0 -0.14 1.95

Lot U09 DOB: 3/2/2008 Black

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

104 3.1 36 62 19 37 -2.1 107 8 -0.1 0.11 -0.5 -0.45 -4.01

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

103 1.3 22 45 21 32 -2.5 106 10 -0.14 0.15 -0.7 -0.97 -8.19

PHG urkel u09

PB GV Dbl Polled

BW: 79 Frame:

Adj WW: 639 AGA#: 1074148

SPUR Beretta 703G PHG Fighting Irish N07 PHG Prairie Eve E76 LJSA Buster 239M PHG Sunny Delight S23 PHG Prairie Molly M14

If you’re in need of a black calving ease bull, this is the guy you need to check out. He has the smooth shoulder and small head that will allow you to avoid those sleepless nights. Beretta and Buster will give you the maternal punch you need for quality replacement females.

He sells at the Black Hills Stock Show, February 5th, Rapid City, SD.

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2008 In Pictures

2008 In Pictures

2008 All Breeds Cattle Tour

Other Pictures

L to R - Galen Sickler, Klint Sickler, Albert Sickler

Klint, Galen, Albert, Maralee, Marcia, Dorothy

In 2008 we added 2 new additions to our family. On April 26th, Shawna and Dustin Wing were married in Mandan. On September 27th, Klint and Maralee Kubas were married in Dickinson.

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Consignment Sale Bull Offering

Consignment Sale Bull Offering

Lot U37

CE BW WW ELK Ck Maverick 850N YW ELK Ck Formula 957S M ELK 957J TM GL SPUR Beretta 703G CED PHG Prairie Meg M06 CW PHG Kora K20 MB REA Sirloin is one of those bulls that keeps getting better as time goes on. He’s one of the youngest bulls we have for sale this year, DtF CV but he’s proving that he can run with the big boys. Sirloin is FM possibly the widest topped red bull we have for sale this year.

He’s also exceptionally clean fronted and smooth shouldered.

We’ll have his ultrasound results available in late January, I’m sure you’ll be impressed!

DOB: 4/28/2008 PB GV Red Dbl Polled

BW: 97 Frame: 7.3

Adj WW: 768 AGA#: 1074177

He sells at the Black Hills Stock Show, February 6th, Rapid City, SD.

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Lot U06

PHG sirloin u37

101 3.9 46 81 23 46 -1.7 101 13 -0.09 0.14 1.7 8.22 11.56

PHG u the man u06

DOB: 2/28/2008 7/8 GV Dbl Black Dbl Polled

BW: 76 Frame: 6.2

VRT Lazy TV Beethoven K278 MCFG MCF Bruce Almighty 35P ET MCFG 41K ET PHG Fighting Irish N07 PHG Shara S19 SMS Prairie Neva N17

Adj WW: 724 AGA#: 1074146

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

U06 is a bull that really lives up to his name. Out of a first calf heifer, he just oozes calving ease! But that’s not where it ends. He weaned off at 724 and hasn’t stopped gaining since then. U06 is proof that the Bruce Almighty x Fighting Irish cross really clicks. At this point he is a dead ringer for the Top Shelf bull that was a high seller at the 2008 Golden Rule sale. If you need to make a positive impact in your herd, U06 is the man to get the job done!

106 -0.2 33 65 20 37 -1.7 106 18 -0.06 0.27 0.6 13.59 5.80

He sells at the Black Hills Stock Show, February 6th, Rapid City, SD.

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Consignment Sale Bull Offering

Private Treaty Bull Offering

Lot U11 DOB: 3/4/2008 Dbl Black

PHG The uniter u11

PB GV Dbl Polled

BW: 82 Frame:

Adj WW: 750 AGA#: 1074150

SPUR Beretta 703G PHG Fighting Irish N07 PHG Prairie Eve E76 GKG Storm 225M MCFG 26R MCFG 128J ET

Here’s another black calf that shows a great birth to weaning spread. Like most of the Irish calves, he’ll have the calving ease needed for heifers, and still be able to push down the scale come weaning.

Lot U17

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

101 1.6 35 60 23 41 -2.4 102 12 -0.13 0.15 0.7 2.43 -4.11

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

103 1.4 35 70 20 38 -0.9 103 4 -0.01 0.01 2.5 2.38 9.53

PHG ringo u17

DOB: 3/16/2008 PB GV Red Dbl Polled

BW: 76 Frame:

Adj WW: 740 AGA#: 1074155

ELK Ck Maverick 850N ELK Ck Formula 957S ELK 957J LJSA Buster 239M PHG Roxanne R02 PHG K10

Here’s a red Formula calf that has a little more calving ease than the rest of our red calves. Look at his weaning weight and you’ll see that you don’t have to sacrifice performance either! Buster on the dam’s side will give him an extra maternal boost for replacement females as well.

Lot U34

PHG u happy u34

CE BW WW ELK Ck Maverick 850N YW ELK Ck Formula 957S M ELK 957J TM GL LJSA Buster 239M CED PHG Prairie Paris P14 CW PHG K10 MB Whoa Nelly! Take a good look at this guy. The highest weaning REA DtF bull in the pen with an 894 weaning, in a 6.7 frame package!

U34 has been in our show string this fall. He stood right behind CV FM the Grand Champion bull in Billings, and he will be in Denver as well. If you’re looking at down sizing some cows, but don’t want to give up performance or maternal traits, you need to take a good hard look at U34. He’s proof that good things do come in small packages.

DOB: 4/14/2008 PB GV Black Dbl Polled

BW: 90 Frame: 6.7

Adj WW: 894 AGA#: 1074174

104 2.9 47 81 20 44 -0.9 103 4 -0.01 0.06 2.5 2.38 9.65

He sells at the ND Golden Rule Sale, January 26th, Mandan, ND.

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Consignment Sale Bull Offering

Private Treaty Bull Offering

Lot U24 DOB: 3/22/2008 PB GV Black Dbl Polled

BW: 98 Frame:

Adj WW: 732 AGA#: 1074159

ELK Ck Maverick 850N ELK Ck Formula 957S ELK 957J LJSA Buster 239M PHG Prairie Blend R22 PHG Karma K16

Ultamite is another well made Formula son. Formula stamps his calves - moderate framed, deep ribbed, and thick butted.

The Buster daughters have proven to be great producers, his dam is no exception.

Lot U26

Lot U32

PHG ultamite u24 CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

102 4.2 36 72 19 37 -0.9 101 5 0.01 0.05 2.5 3.99 11.19

PHG almighty irish u26

DOB: 3/26/2008 7/8 GV Dbl Black Dbl Polled

BW: 74 Frame:

Adj WW: 699 AGA#: 1074166

VRT Lazy TV Beethoven K278 MCFG MCF Bruce Almighty 35P ET MCFG 41K ET PHG Fighting Irish N07 PHG Shaina S18 PHG Prairie Krystal K24

Bruce Almighty on our Fighting Irish daughters has proven to be a can’t miss combination. Almighty Irish is proof of that.

This guy combines calving ease and carcass value into a very profitable combination. Make sure to look this guy up right away, he’ll probably be one of the first ones sold!

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

PHG formula u32

103 0.3 35 68 20 38 -1.5 103 18 -0.05 0.28 0.7 14.01 8.72

DOB: 4/05/2008 PB GV Red Dbl Polled

BW: 87 Frame: 7.0

Adj WW: 861 AGA#: 1074172

ELK Ck Maverick 850N ELK Ck Formula 957S ELK 957J PCCI 039K SMS Maddie M11 SMS Kayla K35

CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW MB REA DtF CV FM

A red bull with a total outcross pedigree, that still has the guts and eye appeal to perform - that would be U32. Not only does he have a tremendous birth to weaning spread, but he ratioed a 113 in drought conditions. Very impressive! Whether you’re a commercial breeder looking to add pounds to your calves, or a purebred breeder looking for a new herdsire with no Freedom, you need to see Formula U32 to believe!

101 3 48 83 20 44 -0.7 102 8 -0.01 0.07 2.0 7.91 10.73

He sells at the ND Golden Rule Sale, January 26th, Mandan, ND.

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Dates and Times

Definitions HORNED/POLLED/SCURRED DEFINITIONS AND GUARANTEES HORNED: An animal with a horn growth affixed to the skull that has not been removed.

POLLED/SCURRED: An animal with rudimentary horn growth that will not develop into a horn.

The rudimentary horn growth may or may not become affixed to the skull at an older age.

SMOOTH-POLLED: A smooth-polled individual has no scurs and does not develop scurs later in life.

MULTIPLE BLACK: Indicates that the animal descends from a multiple generation pedigree of black animals, at a minimum both parents and all four grandparents were black. It does not guarantee that the animal will be homozygous for the black color.

MULTIPLE POLLED: Indicates that the animal descends from a multiple generation pedigree of polled/scurred animals, at a minimum both parents and all four grandparents were polled/scurred.

It does not guarantee that the animal will be homozygous for the poll trait.

AGA REGISTRATIONS AND TRANSFERS: Each animal which is catalogued, offered and sold as a registered animal has certificate of registry available at time of sale. When an animal is sold as “eligible for registry” or “registry applied for,” the seller shall be responsible for obtaining the certificate of registry and for the proper transfer of the certificate to the purchaser including full payment of transfer fees.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Any errors or changes in information contained in the catalog will be announced by the seller. Such announcements will take precedence over information contained herein.

BREEDING GUARANTEES AND DEFINITIONS Bulls are guaranteed to be breeders (defined as ability to settle healthy cows by 18 months of age) with the exception of bull calves sold at the side of dam, injury of disease occuring to the animal after time of sale, and gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the purchaser. Any guarantees with respect to ability to freeze semen shall be made by seperate agreement between the buyer and seller.

DISCLAIMER These terms and conditions of sale are recommended by the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) as a guide for use by its members and auction sales of breeding animals. These terms and conditions of sale shall constitute a contract between the buyer and seller of each animal and be equally binding on both. The AGA assumes no liability, legal or otherwise for the enforcements of these terms and conditions of scale, or for the failure of either buyer or seller, or their agents to perform their duties and obligations thereunder.

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Important Dates/Times Sunday, January 11th - National Gelbvieh Sale, Denver, CO Prairie Hills will be selling 1 open female.

Monday, January 12th - National Gelbvieh Show - Denver, CO Saturday, January 17th - Bull Days Showcase - Dickinson, ND We will displaying at Bulls Days again this year. Come check out our 2009 Denver show string, all of which are listed in this catalog.

Sunday, January 25th - ND Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting & Banquet - Mandan, ND The annual NDGA meeting and banquet will be held at the Best Western Seven Seas in Mandan, ND. Please plan to join us the day before the Golden Rule sale.

Monday, January 26th - 25th Annual North Dakota Golden Rule Sale Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of this sale, spot lighting some of the best Gelbvieh genetics in the country. Prairie Hills will be selling 4 top cut bulls. Please plan to join us!

Thursday, February 5th - Black Hills Stock Show - Gelbvieh Show - 8 AM Thursday, February 5th - Black Hills Stock Show - Gelbvieh Sale - 2 PM Prairie Hills will be selling 3 high performing bulls. Plan to be on hand for this high quality sale in Rapid City.

Recent data from the Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) shows that Gelbvieh is the only breed of cattle that has has kept a handle on mature cow size. The rank of four-year-old cows by sire breed: Simmental 1,353 pounds Hereford 1,348 pounds Angus 1,342 pounds Charolais 1,339 pounds Limousin 1,330 pounds Gelbvieh 1,282 pounds

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