12:30pm FRIDAY DECEMBER 5th
Sale Day Info
The Calhoun Bull Evaluation Program is an educational program for southeastern cattlemen to serve as a basis for the comparison of their sires to those in the 84-day evaluation. The University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Animal and Dairy Science Department and the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center manage the program in cooperation with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.
Sale Day Contact & Team
Jason Duggin, Extension Animal Scientist.........706-728-4354
Katie Hammond, Research Superintendent......706-624-1398
Travis Turnquist, Senior Agricultural Specialist..706-853-2353
Grace Nyhuis, Program Coordinator III..............229-386-3683
Tyler Bagwell, Agricultural technician II
Shawn McCary, Animal Care technician II
Michael Tucker, Crop technician
Connor Stermer, Agricultural technician
Bull Test Advisory Committee
Rodney Hilley | Molena, GA................................678-372-9111
Melvin Porter | Jefferson, GA..............................706-654-8283
Bob Neligan | Eatonton, GA................................706-318-3183
Barry Cronic | Canon, GA....................................706-476-7741
Johnathan Wells | Rayle, GA..............................770-880-6678
John Cook | Buckhead, GA.................................706-255-8494
Rick Wood | Clarkesville, GA...............................706-499-2325
Auctioneer
Carroll Cannon (GAL #249)
Cannon Marketing Company 229-881-0721
Sale Location
1286 Highway 53 Spur SW Calhoun, GA 30701
From Exit 312 off I-75: Take Highway 53 West approx. 2 miles. Turn right on McDaniel Station Road. Continue on to stop sign. Turn left on Hwy. 53 Spur, SW. Go approx. 200 yards. Turn left to arrive at the Livestock Pavilion
Sale Order
Sale begins at 12:30 pm. The order of the sale is determined by the index. The highest indexing bull sells first, and is followed in descending order, regardless of breed.
Index = Average Daily Gain (ADG) + Weight per Day of Age (WDA)
Sale Book
Square One Agri Marketing...706-599-8194
Online Bidding
Bid online at liveauctions.tv and for online support contact Shelly Burden at 903-386-7197
Viewing
Bulls will not be run through the ring on sale day, but will be penned at the sale sight for close inspection. A video of each bull will run during the auction. The videos will be available prior to the sale via a link on our website.
All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk. The owners and sponsors assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for accidents of any nature.
Announcements
Announcements made from the auction box on sale day take precedence over the printed material in this catalog and all other announcements.
Sale Terms
•Each bull sells to the highest bidder.
•The auctioneer settles any dispute as to bids.
•The terms of the sale are cash or check.
•Each bull becomes the risk of the new owner as soon as sold in the auction ring. However, the staff takes every safety precaution until all cattle are loaded.
•Staff employees tend to bulls for a period of 24 hours after the sale.
•Buyers will receive a properly transferred certificate of registry at the consignor’s expense. Buyers that have not received certificates within 90 days of the sale should contact the sale management.
•Health certificates will be available on each bull sold. Buyers from states with special entry requirements should call 706-624-1403.
•All bulls will have a floor, selling no less than $2,500.
Eligibility for Sale
•All bulls are genomic tested with parent verification
•Top 2/3 in each breed
•Unruly/unsound bulls will not be sold
•Minimum yearling scrotal of 30 cm.
•Must pass breeding soundness exam
•Free of the following known genetic defects: AM, NH, CA, DD, OS and Dwarfism. The potential or carrier status of all bulls for newly identified genetic defects not listed above is disclosed in this sale catalog.
Bull Development
Test Data Collection
Bulls were received on July 8, 2025. After a 21-day diet transition period, weights were taken at 0, 28, 56,and 84 days. Hip heights were recorded at 0 and 84 days.
Health and Fertility
Health is excellent. Bulls are thoroughly examined for physical soundness, and have passed a breeding soundness exam by a licensed veterinarian.
Ration and Care
Continue developing yearling bulls with quality forages, hay, and supplemental feed. This will help ensure proper growth and performance. Visit ugabeef.com for the feed ration formulation used in this program
Supporting Entities & Sponsors
UGA Animal & Dairy Science
UGA NW GA Rsch & Edu Center
UGA Cooperative Extension
UGA Tifton Campus
GA Cattlemen’s Association
Boehringer Ingelheim Inc.
Possum Trot Vet Clinic
Neogen Animal Health - Prozap Protectus
Sale Order Sale Order
COnSignOr S
Allgood Angus
Jamie Allgood - Athens, GA
Phone: 706-215-7078
Lots 17,18,19,20,21, &22
Berry-Wells Farm
Johnathan Wells - Rayle, GA
Phone: 770-880-6678
Lots 24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33, & 34
Bridges Angus Farm, LLC.
Phillip Bridges - Lexington, GA
Phone: 706-255-8494
Lots 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11,& 12
Brooks Angus Farms
Brett Brooks - Ellijay, GA
Phone: 706-889-4278
Lots 13,14, & 15
Casey Green Cattle Co.
Casey Green - Bishop, GA
Phone: 706-540-3793
Lots 68,69,70
Cole Livestock
Keith Cole - Crossville, TN
Phone: 931-787-3586
Lots 73
Cool Springs Farm
Emmanuel Little - Madison, GA
Phone: 706-474-5490
Lots 74,75, & 76
Diamond M Farms
Brian & Brie McLerran - Moss, TN
Phone: 931-397-9937
Lots 39,40,43, & 44
Dry Branch Angus
Brett Fausett - Dawsonville, GA
Phone: 706-265-9661
Lots 54,56,57,58,59, & 60
ECA Cattle Co.
Elljah Alexander - Madison, GA
Phone: 706-474-9088
Lots 71
Emilan Angus Farm
Lanny Benson - LaFayette, GA
Phone: 423-315-1347
Lots 16, 35,36,37, & 38
Flying Double A Farms
Jesse Annis - Gray, GA
Phone: 478-461-3575
Lots 88
Gazda Cattle Co.
David Gazda - Athens, GA
Phone: 706-296-7846
Lots 45 & 46
H & W Farms
Howard Johnson - Griffin, GA
Phone: 770-313-8666
Lots 95, 96
Harmony Grove Farm
Ward Black - Commerce, GA
Phone: 229-474-9670
Lots 97,98
Iron Will Cattle
Brian & Jessica Lance - Madison, GA
Phone: 706-781-8639
Lots 84, 85
Lucky V Cattle
Danny Varnadore - Alma, GA
Phone: 912-282-5330
Lots 47,48,49,50
MT Farms
Grady Zittrouer - Springfield, GA
Phone: 912-713-3470
Lots 86
Pleasant Ridge Ranch
Colton Pollard - Carrollton, GA
Phone: 678-836-4746
Lots 82
Powder Creek
Rodney Hilley - Molena, GA Phone: 678-372-9111
Lots 92,94
Roper Family Cattle
Ricky Roper - Canon, GA Phone: 706-491-9604
Lots 77,78,79
Taylor Angus
Danny Taylor - Adairsville, GA
Phone: 770-548-8067
Lots 51
Whitaker Farm
Dean Whitaker - Blue Ridge, GA
Phone: 706-632-2764
Lots 53
Williams Angus Farm
Gene Williams & Michael Williams - Calhoun, GA Phone: 706-252-0857
Lots 63,64,65,67
Cattle Producers
Cattle Producers,
This year’s Calhoun Bull Evaluation has been awesome from start to finish. From the great quality to the ideal health and perfect docility, I really have enjoyed this set of bulls. Yes, they have growth. Yes, they have carcass merit. However, they also have genuine stoutness and power that truly translate EPDs to lbs. on the scale. Not only that, but this group is also a great set of bulls on the move and in overall build quality.
There will be an educational program the evening before the sale at the NWGA Livestock Pavilion (1286 Hwy 53 Spur, Calhoun, GA). Dr. Pedro Fontes will discuss heifer fertility and heifer development. Go to ugabeef.com for details. Unlike in years past, registration is required at ugabeef.com. Gordon County 4-H will be cooking the meal as a fundraiser for their livestock programming. Last year it was great! We are looking forward to that again this year.
If you have any questions or requests, please don’t hesitate to let me, Travis, Katie, or the GCA Bull Test Committee know. We appreciate you and look forward to working with you.
Regards,
Jason Duggin
Performance Records
Each sale-eligible bull has passed strict performance standards and has a complete record presented in the summary below the two-generation pedigree. Ultrasound
Measurements
Bulls were scanned in accordance with the ILIA Lab
and
REA,
and Fat adjustments were made to 365 days of age.
Genomic Enhanced EPDs
All bulls selling have had DNA submitted to their respective breed association for genomic evaluation and parentage verification. This increases the EPD accuracy to provide more certainty in decision making.
Consignor: Bridges Angus Farm
This power bull ranks in the top 5% for both $W & $M. Also Top 10% Claw and Weaning Wt EPD’S. Ranks in the top 20% for Milk and Carcass Wt EPD’S. Dam is a top cow!
Consignor: Bridges Angus Farm WOW!! From Calving to Carcass this bull is set apart! Not many bulls have this much quality. Dam Progeny ratio of 154 on 2 for IMF and 111 on REA
UGA Northwest Georgia Research & Education Center Team Members pictured from L to R: Tyler Bagwell, Travis Turnquist, Katie Hammond, Shawn McCary, Eddie Smith (retired), & Michael Tucker
Lot 14 BAF Balanced Fund B504
Heather Rapp Receives memorial gift in memory of her mother, Karen Rapp, long time program assistant
Shawn McCary Receives 25 Year Service Award from Dean Nick Place.
Allgood Craftsman A415
Consignor:
Lot
Consignor: Emilan
Consignor: Diamond M Farms
expect performance, longevity, and quality female replacements.
Lot
Consignor: Diamond M Farms Growth Fund son from a Patriot daughter combining stoutness, frame, and herd-improving potential. With impressive $B and $C indexes, he adds pounds, consistency, and profit
balance and style.
February 11th - NE Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course - Athens
March 3rd - Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course - Irwinville March 4th - Tifton Bull Evaluation Sale - Irwinville
April 21st - Tifton H.E.R.D. Sale - Irwinville
May 27th - Calhoun H.E.R.D. Sale - Calhoun More information online: UGABeef.com
Consignor: Diamond M Farms
A powerful, rugged Iron Horse son that blends growth, muscle, and eye appeal. From a highly docile maternal line known for delivering quality, he offers performance, carcass merit, and calm disposition in one package.
Consignor: Diamond M Farms
Veracious son out of a Growth Fund daughter offering elite Marbling and Ribeye with balanced growth. Eye-catching and data-proven, he brings carcass quality, maternal value, and herd-improving potential you can build
Lucky V Mr Teamwork 2420
Consignor: Gazda Cattle Company
Consignor:
Consignor: Dry Branch Angus With
has what you need with great DMI, Teat, UDDR, FL, Docility, and hair shed.
Consignor:
Tremoundous look and shape! Those steer calves will grow and the heifers are expected to be fertile at first breeding and more problem free at first calving.
Consignor: Cole Livestock Safe on heifers with the
Consignor: Cool Springs Farm Stout and powerful. This SAV Magnum son ranks in the
25% for fertility index.
Consignor: Roper Family Cattle
With
CSF Magnum UltraBlack
Consignor: Pleasant Ridge Ranch
As strong an EPD profile as you are going to find in the Hereford breed. Top 5% for BMI, BII, and CHB. Ranks in the Top 30% for almost every trait! Homozygous polled.
Consignor: Iron Will Cattle IWC Jumpstart 24M hit all the right notes this fall. As Top Indexing Red Angus bull in the UGA Fall Bull Test, he is sired by the exceptionally popular Bieber Jumpstart J137, one of Select Sires breed leading Red Angus bulls. 24M is impressive in his stature from his
to
17 inch REA; turn this bull out on cows and expect performance with his YW Epd in the top 6%. On top of that, his calves will grade in the feedlot as he scanned an exceptional 9.40 % IMF on scan day.
Consignor: Iron Will Cattle
A standout from day one, IWC Grit 22M has been turning heads from the start. Our Grindstone matings have proven very successful, with multiple bulls and females being retained. He’s very balanced in his phenotype, extended in his skeleton and cuts a striking profile. Extremely maternal in his pedigree, 22M has cow maker written all over him from his genetic profile to his soggy, low input makeup, he’s constructed in a stylish and efficient package. 22M qualifies as Top Dollar Angus Certified, a third party evaluation that confirms he meets performance and carcass EPD performance metrics. A head turner from the road driving by!
Consignor: Harmony Grove Farm
Looking to add PUNCH to a herd of Angus Cows? This is your guy. Top 10% WW & YW, Top 4% of Ribeye, Top 10% CW EPD of entire breed. #1 SC in the entire test. Sound, balanced, and loads width and depth. Wide Range is a legend in the Simmental breed - hybrid vigor has long term benefits!
Consignor: Harmony Grove Farm 3/4 SimAngus bull that checks a lot of boxes. Top 20% WW & YW EPD’s. Keep Quality Replacements: Top 30% MILK, Top 10% STAY EPD’S, #3 SC in the entire test.
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