March 5th, 2025 12:30 P.M.
Sale Day Info
The Tifton 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 manage the program in cooperation with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.
Sale Day Contact & Team
Jason Duggin, Extension Animal Scientist.........706-728-4354
Davy Rooks, Bull Test Manager...........................912-309-9183
Grace Nyhuis, Program Coordinator III...............229-386-3683
Drake Treffeisen
Bull Test Advisory Committee
Johnathan Wells | Rayle, GA..............................770-880-6678
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
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
2347 GA HWY 32 W, Chula, GA 31733
From North on I-75, Take exit 78 (GA HWY 32) east 12.5 miles. Bull Test Center will be located on your left. From South on I-75, Take exit 66 (Brighton Rd.) east 1 mile. Left on GA 125, go 11.5 miles. Right on GA HWY 32. Go 1/2 mile, center will be located on left.
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 229-386-3683.
•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 October 3rd, 2024. 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 Department
UGA Tifton Campus
UGA Extension
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association
Boehringer Ingelheim, Inc., Lee Jones
Gain Test Data
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 LILA Lab procedures and interpretations. REA, IMF, 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.
AMW Angus
Consignors
Morris Williams - Chauncey, GA
Phone: 229-315-0188
Lot(s) 94
Bridges Angus Farm, LLC
Phillip Bridges - Lexington, GA
Phone: 706-255-8494
Lot(s) 39,40,42,43,44,45,46,48
Brigadoon Farm
Beth Burns - Pikeville, TN
Phone: 423-290-1442
Lot(s) 61 & 107
Brooks Angus Farms
Brett Brooks - Ellijay, GA
Phone: 706-889-4278
Lot(s) 74,75,76,77,80,81
Cleveland Ag
Cody Cleveland - Colquitt, GA
Phone: 229-254-0399
Lot(s) 100
Cook’s Cattle Services, Inc.
John Cook Jr. - Buckhead, GA
Phone: 706-818-1348
Lot(s) 36
Driggers Simmental Farm
Jessie Driggers - Glennville, GA
Phone: 912-237-0608
Lot(s) 6 & 7
Dry Branch Angus
Brett Fausett - Dawsonville, GA
Phone: 706-265-9661
Lot(s) 84
Flying Double A
Mark Smith - Gray, GA
Phone: 478-447-3478
Lot(s) 97 & 98
Gillis Angus Farm
Windell Gillis - Eastman, GA
Phone: 478-231-8236
Lot(s) 85,88,89,90,91
Irick Branch Farms
Randy Waters - Brooklet, GA
Phone: 912-682-7543
Lot(s) 12 & 13
Iron Pin Ranch
Gary Harvin - Comer, GA
Phone: 404-538-7367
Lot(s) 62,63,64,65,66
J.J.& N. Cattle Company
Jeff Bostick - Newville, AL
Phone: 334-726-2467
Lot(s) 33 & 34
J.R. Bramlett Cattle Co., LLP
Justin & Jason Bramlett Stephens, GA
Phone: 706-338-4196 & 706-338-2471
Lot(s) 37 & 38
James W. “Buddy” Fordham Cockran, GA
Phone: 478-308-4550
Lot(s) 14,15,18,19,20
LL Herrin Family Farm LLP
Joshua Bramlett - Cornelia, GA
Phone: 706-839-5944
Lot(s) 8 & 31
Lucky V Cattle
Danny Varnadore - Alma, GA
Phone: 912-282-5330
Lot(s) 70,71,72
Meldon Farm
Melvin Porter - Jefferson, GA
Phone: 706-654-8283
Lot(s) 60
MT Farms
Grady Zittrouer - Springfield, GA
Phone: 912-713-3470
Lot(s) 3
Muddy Pond Poultry & Cattle Co.
Johnny & Marianne OwenBarnesville, GA
Phone: 678-967-9966
Lot(s) 5,21,22,23,24,25
Pinhoti Ridge Farms
Phillip & Robin Ferrell Union Springs, AL
Phone: 205-999-8218
Lot(s) 49,50,51,52,53,54,55
Powder Creek Simmentals
Rodney Hilley - Molena, GA
Phone: 678-372-9111
Lot(s) 26 & 27
Shiloh Land & Cattle Co.
Jim Reid - Americus, GA Phone: 229-942-0035
Lot(s) 1
Stonegate
Farm
Bob Neilgan - Eatonton, GA
Phone: 706-318-3183
Lot(s) 101,102,103,104,105
Woodlawn Farms, LLC.
Rick Wood - Clarkesville, GA
Phone: 706-499-2325
Lot(s) 11 & 30
Yonahview Farm
Jeremy McClure - Cleveland, GA
Phone: 706-878-0975
Lot(s) 10 & 96
Cattle Producers
The Tifton Bull Test is in it’s 67 th year. That is an amazing accomplishment for sure. What is just as noteworthy is that this set of bulls offered will be the best and deepest set yet. Yes, everyone always says that right before a sale, but I sincerely mean that. When you see the bulls and evaluate the genetic packages being offered, I feel certain that you will agree. This group gained exceptionally well and looks the part too. These are bulls that you will not only be proud to own, but they will also transmit the genetics to ensure higher performing, more profitable calf crops that are in demand across the country.
This year at Tifton has really been great. That is due to the combination of great bulls and a great crew. Davy Rooks puts in 24 hours, 7 days a week with these bulls for the entirety of the test. I greatly appreciate his great cattle handling skills and excellent stewardship for both the bulls and HERD heifers. Grace Nyhuis has done an exceptional job managing the test this year. I really enjoy the opportunities to collaborate with Grace on the Tifton projects. Grace and Davy are a joy and pleasure to be around. They are what make the Tifton programs so successful. Lastly, Dr. Lawton Stewart went above and beyond this year to support the Tifton Bull Test as a nutritionist and advisor. Thankful for his leadership as our Extension coordinator in the Department.
The UGA Beef Team looks forward to seeing you all sale day. We want every beef cattle producer in Georgia and beyond to succeed and accomplish their goals. Please let us know if we can be of any help as you pursue those dreams.
Regards, Jason Duggin
Consignor:
Consignor: Muddy Pond Poultry & Cattle Co. Solid performing bull on test with EPDs in the
20% for YG and CW, and top 25% for WW, YW.
Lot
MT BENTLEY EL MAGO M70
Consignor: MT Farms
This calving ease bull was AI sired by SNS JM 1801 EL MAGO H006, who was the 2022 American Black Hereford Reserve Champion Purebred Bull. If you are looking for a Black Hereford bull that has quality and looks, you can start building your herd with this one. He is Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled and will give you advantages of both Angus and Hereford genetics with the black hair color preferred in many marketing programs.
2023-24 High Indexing Black Hereford MT Farms
6
Consignor: Driggers Simmentals
Ranks in the top 20% of the Simmental breed for Calving ease, birth weight, yearling weight, average daily gain, maternal calving ease, milk, docility & marbling EPDs as well as All Purpose and Terminal Indexes. Homozygous polled, moderate 5.7 frame score and puppy dog gentle.
Lot 11
Lot 11 WOODLAWN TRAVELER
Consignor: Woodlawn Farm, LLC
Outstanding performance On-Test as this bull finished with the title of High Indexing Simmental Bull! Scanned a 16.43” Ribeye area. Bull is ready to work!
Lot 12 IBF IN THE BLACK 116M
Irick
Lot 15
MR JWF 17M
Lot 23 MPF PARATROOPER L125
Consignor:
Consignor: Powder Creek Simmentals
Check out this bulls EPDs! Top 10% in many traits, and top 4% in the All-Purpose Index & Total Index which measure your return on investment.
Lot 27
POWDER CREEK L660
L660
Consignor: Powder Creek Simmentals
Excellent Ribeye scan data to go with a rock solid pedigree from a proven breeder and long time consignor in this program!
WOODLAWN OLIVER
JJN MR. 15L
would like as Replacements.
Consignor: J.J. & N. Cattle Company
10M
Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course
Topics
On-Farm
Drought
Lunch,
ugabeef.com/tifton
Consignor: Bridges Angus Farm
Consignor: Bridges Angus Farm
Lot 54 PINHOTI IDENTIFIED M12
Consignor: Brigadoon Farm
He’s
$Energy
Consignor:
Consignor: Iron Pin Ranch
Consignor:
Iron Pin Ranch
ENHANCE 2402
Yonahview Farm
Lot
CCH X5 COWMAKER 1637 2314
Lot 101 STONEGATE STEEL 2443
Consignor:
Consignor: Stonegate Farm
Wow! In the top 4% of the breed for marbling and his dam is in the top 1% of the entire Hereford breed for marbling! He brings it all to your program. A “can’t miss” opportunity and one of the best Hereford bulls to sell this spring.
Lot 103 STONEGATE 001A/2036 2431
Consignor: Stonegate Farm
A red meat bull that’s also in the top 2% of the breed for marbling. He’ll put pounds in your calves and money in your pocket. Calving ease, muscle.
Consignor: Stonegate Farm
TIME DATE SENSITIVE, DO NOT DELAY