BENCHMARK ANGUS 28TH ANNUAL MAKIN' THE GRADE BULL SALE

28TH ANNUAL

MAKIN’ THE GRADE

BULL SALE

NOVEMBER 30th, 2024

DLMS FARMGATE TIMED AUCTIONS

BENCHMARKANGUS.COM

BENCHMARK® ANGUS 28TH ANNUAL BULL SALE 2024

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BENCHMARK®ngus Your Carcass Source A Friends and Fellow Cattlemen, It is hard to believe another year has come and gone. 2024 has been a year of surprises, some good, and some not so good. We had a serious storm early May and lost several new born calves. As a result, Dale our lead guy thought it time to move on. The storm and subsequent moisture in the spring resulted in the best grass we have seen in the 24 years we have been on the Milk River Ridge. After last year’s drought, we are truly thankful for the moisture.

The cattle continue to pave the way for greater acceptance in the pasture, at the feedlot and on the plate. At the ranch we continually strive to raise cattle that are efficient, profitable and allow us to expand and fulfill the requirements put upon us by our Benchmark® Beef Program.

As the demand continues to grow for Benchmark® Beef, we are in need of more partners. We are most anxious to obtain Benchmark® sired calves or yearlings. So contact us in that regard.

The bulls presented are sure to meet your discerning eye. We invite you to the ranch to view the bulls. You are going to be impressed. They may not be show type cattle, (although we did have a Grand Champion at Denver a few years back) but they are cattle that will result in calves that will gain and grade!

Mike and I would sincerely like to recognize Lane who has been a real stalwart at the ranch, and welcome Hal, a true cowboy.

We appreciate so much friends and family, that are a part of the Benchmark® program. It takes a great team effort to come out on top, Sincerely from the Benchmark® team, Doug 403-892-4755 Mike 403-394-4903 Lane 403-308-4131 Hal 403-317-4987

28TH ANNUAL MAKIN’ THE GRADE BULL SALE

The Munton Family

Val and Doug Munton

Mike, Daicya, Lincoln and Lexington

Lane Doud

Hal Maley

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ONLINE SALE BY DLMS FARM GATE TIMED AUCTIONS ON OFFER

53 coming Two-Year-Old Black Angus Bulls 21 coming Two-Year-Old Red Angus Bulls Sale Day Phones Doug Munton................... (403) 892-4755 Mike Munton ................... (403) 394-4903 Mark Shologan ................ (780) 699-5082 Lane Doud......................... (403) 308-4131

Semen Interest Retained Benchmark ® Angus retains a one-third semen interest in every bull selling.

POST SALE Free feed until December 31, 2024.

Feed at $3 per day after year end.

Bulls left at the Ranch MUST be insured

STAY CONNECTED Doug and Mike Munton Box 997, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4A2 Phone: (403) 892-4755 Cell: (403) 394-4903 Email: doug@muntonco.com See Catalogue online at www.benchmarkangus.com

HW

Y4

Benchmark Sale Site

Warner 2 miles south

Cattle available at the ranch for viewing November 16 through to sale day.

Lethbridge

3 miles west

Milk River

HOW THE SALE WORKS! LOCATION: Preview cattle November 16 - 30, at Warner, go west down Main Street, past the school and at T intersection, turn left and go two miles south, then right and go three miles west.

1. Visit https://farmgatetimedauctions.ca , click the LOGIN/REGISTRATION button.

First time users will select the REGISTER button from this page. Fill out the registration form to signup for a free user account and it allows you to select a username and password for use on all Farm Gate Timed auctions. This program will send you text and email messages whenever there is activity on your favorite lots or someone challenges your proxy bid and this is why you will be asked for both your current email and cell phone number. If you are a past participant in the Farm Gate Timed auctions simply enter your user name and pass word to continue. This takes you to a list of both current and upcoming Farm Gate Auctions.

2. You can choose your favourite lots in this sale at this time and the program will allow you to open either all sale lots or just your favorite lots on your screen. Any time there is active bidding on a lot you have identified on your favorite list you will get a text and/or an email noting this activity.

3. The program allows you to place a proxy bid on any sale lot. This in fact protects your interest in any lot of interest for you to a specified dollar value you set, when you may not be able to give 100% attention to the sale. If the lot has a $2000 bid on it and you place a proxy bid of $3500 into the system, the computer will bid $2100 for you but if some one else bids $2200, the computer will again bid for you, this time at $2300. The system will look after your interest to a maximum of $3500. If another bidder is on at $3600, your proxy will no longer be effective and you will no longer have the winning bid on this lot without once again logging in and bidding again or moving your attention to a second lot of interest.

4. At Closing time of the sale the entire sale will extend bidding for 5 minute if a bid is placed on any lot in the sale. Any bid received after 7 PM will extend the sale by 5 minutes from the time of that bid. When no bidding occurs for 5 min the computer will declare the sale finished.

5. Within 24 hours of the sale close the Sale consignor will contact all winning bidders to arrange payment, transfer of pedigrees and delivery/Pick up of your lot.

If you require assistance with using the new DLMS Farm Gate web site, if you don’t understand how to create a favorites list, if you can’t figure out the proxy bid or you just plain want to bid via phone, please talk to any of the DLMS team or Sale Consignors.

More Info: What is Racehorse Style Close?

Racehorse style sale close is when the entire sale stays open in extended bidding. This type of sale allows you as the bidder to change to a different lot within the same sale if the bidding has gone into extended bidding.

How will Extended Bidding works?

When we get to the close out end time the clock for close extends with any bid placed with less than 5 min on the clock. This type of extended bidding turns the end time to more of a soft time. Extended bidding allows bidders to compete in lots like a real auction and give all bidders the same time to make a decision. Always follow the clock to see how much time remains in the sale you are interested in.

It seems like just yesterday we started down a path that we honestly didn’t have a clue what we were about. We have learned a ton and continue to learn more everyday in the venture of selling our Benchmark® Premium Natural Angus Beef.

When we took over Ben’s Quality Meats there was under 1,000 head that we processed and marketed through this business. Looking at this present day we will easily process more than 6.5 times that amount in a short period of time of running the ship. It is staggering to think about and a bit nerve racking all at the same time.

None of this could be done without our tireless staff that put in countless hours, in a very tough situation of always wanting more and wanting it done in less time. My thanks go out to all of our staff that we could not do this without them.

Our vision is clear and our focus is like a laser. Providing the best beef money can buy to the ever growing customer base; we see demand growing all of the time, nearly every day! But at our base we grow because simply put the beef is better; and the only reason it is better is because the cattle are simply better.

We rely on you our bull customers to stay true to the brand and raise better beef.

We pay more for these cattle and this showed even in these super high markets this fall. Non Benchmark sired steers bringing $4.08/lb and Benchmark Sired steers at the exact same weight bringing $4.2355/lb. Now talk about dollars and cents, that is what we are all about, putting more money in our bull customers pockets because the end consumer will pay us more for the cattle you are raising. Here is a perfect opportunity for you, the bull buyer, to work with a team to make better beef and reward you for it; talk to us, and let us know when and where we can put our money where our mouth is. Market is strong, lets make it stronger!

Doug Munton: (403)-892-4755 Michael Munton (403)-394-4903

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Feature Bull

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.42 REA +0.92 CW +50 FAT +0.050

BENCHMARK WHITEWATER 13’23 Bull BFL 13L I April 10 2023

I 2334832

KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY DDF MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031 OHF

MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP Sire: HCC WHITEWATER 9010

SILVEIRAS CONVERSION 8064 ROCK CREEK SARA 6066

H P C A CONFIDENCE A322

SIRE HCC Whitewater

G A R DAYLIGHT G A R EARLY BIRD

G A R PROGRESS 830 Dam: CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063

G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058

CHAIR ROCK CONCRETE 0014 AOD ET

PERFORMANCE

BW 205D 365D 85 681 1167

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW +9.0 +1.6 +75 +125

DAM Chair Rock Early Bird 6063

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: Marb

Rib Eye

WW

Top 1%

Top 5% Top 5%

YW

CE

CW

MCE

Hfr Prg

Top 8% Top 9% Top 10% Top 10% Top10%

Sired by the $280,000 HCC Whitewater an ABS Star. Showing, show ring phenotype with elite EPD’s excelling for calving ease, growth, and carcass quality. Do note the dam who we own with the renowned Leachman Cattle Co. Of Colorado.

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REFERENCE SIRE BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +5.0 BW +1.8 WW +70 YW +138 CW +50

AOD BW 205D 365D PERF

ET

71

836 1458

SYDGEN GOOGOL

SYDGENEXCEED 3223

SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255 SYDGEN ENHANCE

SYDGEN LIBERTY GA 8627

SYDGEN RITA 2618

FOX RUN RITA 9308

BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER (2239206)

CONNEALY CONFIDENCE 0100 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS

ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209 BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030

STYLES UPGRADE J59

BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69

BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935

MARB +1.06 REA +0.97 DOC +30 CBI +371

Goalkeeper was the lead-off and high-selling bull at $90,000 2/3 interest of the 2020 Baldridge Bull Sale. We have followed the Enhance and Confidence Plus stories for a few years. And then when Goalkeeper with his grand dam being Y69, we felt good about using him. A son of Goalkeeper brought $110,000 in Australia and we have retained a son out of the N506 cow for Benchmark®.

2 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 88 lbs • Avg. 205D: 701 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1266 lbs

SEPTEMBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Residual ADG Top 6% Marbling Top 2% Cdn Bal Index Top 10% Weaning Weight Top 2% Yearling Weight Top 3% Ribeye

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Bulls sired by BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.47 REA +1.06 CW +67 FAT +0.037 ACTUAL %IMF 9.03 REA 0.97 RIB FAT 0.50 LMY 60.4%

BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 23’23

Bull LAA 23L I April 13 2023 I 2340790 SYDGEN EXCEED 3223 SYDGEN RITA 2618 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69

SYDGEN ENHANCE

Sire: BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER

BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030

G A R ASHLAND CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 21’21 BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 103’19 BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 010 G A R HOME TOWN

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 89 687 1242 4.83 7.16 +1.61

CE BW WW YW RFI +2.0 +3.8 +88 +154 +0.1385

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: Marb

Rib Eye WW

YW

Hfr Prg

CBI

Top 1%

Top 1% Top 1% Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 1% Top 1% Top 4%

Doc

CW

Res ADG Top 4%

From a real nice two-year-old by Home Town, who traces to a beautiful Sitz Traveler 8180 daughter. Do note the % IMF reading of 9.03 %. Lot 2 checks off a lot of boxes.

Would love to feed the calves from this guy.

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.32 REA +0.94 CW +61 FAT -0.002 ACTUAL %IMF 5.77 REA 1.03 RIB FAT 0.38 LMY 65.3%

BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 26’23 Bull BFL 26L I April 15 2023 SYDGEN ENHANCE

Sire: BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER

BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 Dam: BENCHMARK SALLY 115’21 BENCHMARK SALLY 153’18

SYDGEN EXCEED 3223 SYDGEN RITA 2618 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69 G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506 BENCHMARK MICAH 247’13 BENCHMARK SALLY 67’14

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 88 715 1290 4.50 6.45 -0.04

CE BW WW YW RFI +7.0 +3.3 +84 +155 +0.1532

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW` Top 1%

YW

MARB

Top 1% Top 2%

MILK

CBI

REA

Res ADG

CW

Top 2% Top 3% Top 4% Top5% Top9%

From a real nice Ashland two-year-old. This guy does it all, great gain, great carcass, great maternal. Lot 3 has been Lane’s pick of the bulls all along. Check the LMY!

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I 2325116

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.29 REA +1.27 CW +64 FAT +0.019 ACTUAL %IMF 5.53 REA 1.08 RIB FAT 0.44 LMY 63.2%

Bulls sired by G A R SUNBEAM J9257 BENCHMARK SATURN 20’23

Bull BFL 20L I April 12 2023 I 2325110 G A R SUNRISE G A R INGENUITY G A R DRIVE MAPLECREST RITA 5179

G A R SUNBEAM

Sire: G A R SUNBEAM J9257

MAPLECREST RITA 7166

CONNEALY IN SURE 8524 CHAIR ROCK 5050 G A R 8086 G A R SUNRISE G A R PROPHET 1923

G A R SURE FIRE Dam: G A R SURE FIRE 168 G A R SUNRISE F36 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 5 85 687 1108 5.53 5.69 -2.82

CE BW WW YW RFI +7.0 +3.3 +84 +155 -0.3052

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

MARB MILK DOC

CW

Top 1%

Top 2% Top 2% Top 3%

Top 6%

CE

WW

YW

Top 6% Top 10% Top 10%

The sire G A R Sunbeam has gained in popularity this past year or two. He himself ranks in the Top1% for Marbling, Ribeye, and Top 2% for Weaning and Yearling Weight. Lot 4 is from an own daughter of Sure Fire who continues to be so very widely accepted. Note the Marbling and Ribeye EPD’s both well over one and his RFI numbers.

GAR SUNBEAM Sire of lots 4 and 5

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.24 REA +0.96 CW +58 FAT +0.026 ACTUAL %IMF 4.85 REA 1.28 RIB FAT 0.34 LMY 65.9%

BENCHMARK SATURN 32’23

Bull BFL 32L I April 21 2023 I 2325125 G A R SUNBEAM

Sire: G A R SUNBEAM J9257

MAPLECREST RITA 7166

G A R ANTICIPATION Dam: G A R ANTICIPATION N506 G A R CONTRAST L234

G A R SUNRISE G A R INGENUITY G A R DRIVE MAPLECREST RITA 5179 MCC DAYBREAK G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 0530 CONNEALY CONTRAST G A R OBJECTIVE 0J06

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 7 89 644 1013 4.17 6.64 -1.04

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.5 +2.4 +74 +122 -0.2064

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

REA

WW

CE

Top 2%

Top 4%

Top 5%

Top 10%

YW Top 10%

The dam is none other than the dam of our Ashland 229’18. Note his son’s selling Lots 19 through 29. The Lean Meat Yield on this guy is extraordinary at 65.9%.

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REFERENCE SIRE BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +9.0 BW +1.8 WW +86 YW +149 CW +84

PERF

G A R PROGRESS

G A R MOMENTUM AOD BW 205D 365D

G A R BIG EYE G A R QUANTUM 2 90 678 1241 CONNEALY IN SURE 8524

G A R IN SURE 1524

G A R COMPLETE 3011

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 (2173115)

owned with McRae Ranch Ltd.

MCC DAYBREAK

G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 0530 G A R ANTICIPATION N1647

SYDGEN TRUST 6228

G A R TRUST N1223

G A R 28 AMBUSH C19

MARB +1.62 REA +1.21 DOC +21 CBI +340

Benchmark Quantum 185’19 came in dam from a bred heifer we purchased from Gardiner Angus Ranch. His dam is by Anticipation, the sire of the dam of GB Fireball. Quantum 185’19 is sired by G A R Quantum who is a paternal brother to G A R Inertia, G A R Transcendent and many other valued bulls in the Angus industry. There is power in the blood! The bulls offered by 185’19 are big & long with terrific end product merit bred into them. The calves will gain and grade.

13 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 85 lbs • Avg. 205D: 654 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1101 lbs

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OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Weaning Weight Top 1% Ribeye Top 1% Yearling Weight Top 9% Cdn Bal Index Top 1% Carcass Weight Top 10% Calving Ease Top 1% Marbling

Bulls sired by BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.08 REA +0.72 CW +58 FAT +0.010 ACTUAL %IMF 3.41 REA .98 RIB FAT 0.39 LMY 63%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 36’23 Bull LAA 36L I April 22 2023

I 2340781

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 G A R ENHAVER G113S PF E161 PRECISION BENCHMARK PRIDE 158

G A R EFFICIENCY 7295 Dam: BENCHMARK PRIDE 86’12 BENCHMARK PRIDE 5136 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G 11 94 702 1122 5.29 7.23

RFI 5.18

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +3.0 +2.9 +78 +132 +0.5921

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

YW

MARB

CW

Top 3%

Top 4%

Top 4%

Top 10%

REA Top 20%

Gain and Grade! From a cow that has never missed with sons at Wade Conway, and Booneco Feeders, two daughters working at Benchmark® and a daughter at Iron Horse Cattle Co.

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.48 REA +0.68 CW +66 FAT +0.045 ACTUAL %IMF 6.75 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.36 LMY 63.7%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 52’23

Bull BFL 52L I pril 28 2023 I 2335312

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

V A R GENERATION 2100 EF PRIME QUARTER 5369 EF RITA 3422 Dam: BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 74’19 GAR INGENUITY J2024 BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 92’14 BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 82’11 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 4 88 675 1089 4.34 6.68 -0.75

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 +2.1 +82 +138 -0.0376

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

YW

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 2%

CW

CE

RIBEYE

Top 5%

Top 15%

Top 20%

Gain and Grade! Note the WW and YW EPD, as well as the marbling EPD. We know his calves will grade. Great Lean Meat Yield on Lot 7.

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.21 REA +0.94 CW +59 FAT -0.039 ACTUAL %IMF 4.43 REA 1.16 RIB FAT 0.25 LMY 67.2%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 93’23

Bull BFL 93L I May 07 2023 I 2340039

CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.43 REA +0.69 CW +69 FAT +0.010

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 G A R OBJECTIVE 648SS Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 142’18 G A R EFFICIENCY 729 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 173’14 AAF BLACKCAP 15F G A R BASELINE AB297

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 5 84 582 1020 5.36 5.26 -2.20 +11.0 +0.8 +69 +121 -0.1284 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: FAT Top 2%

MARB

REA

Top 3% Top 4%

CE

WW

YW

9

CW

Top 6% Top 10% Top 10% Top 10%

Speaking of Lean Meat Yield, take a look here, a daughter of 142’18 serves at Benchmark®.

Want more efficient cattle, take note of the RFI numbers on Lot 8.

ACTUAL %IMF 5.32 REA 0.91 RIB FAT 0.30 LMY 64.4%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 124’23 Bull BFL 124L I May 14 2023

I 2340801

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

MCC DAYBREAK G A R OBJECTIVE 277L BENCHMARK PREDESTINED 8301 BIG COUNTRY RITA 3P

G A R DAYBREAK 6860 Dam: BENCHMARK RITA 25’14 BENCHMARK RITA 40’112 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 9 88 718 1267 4.89 6.66 -0.82

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +7.0 +2.1 +82 +143 -0.1032

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

YW

CW

RIBEYE

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 3%

Top 20%

Nice birth weight with exceptional 205D + 365D weight and note the lean meat yield of 64.4%. You will like this guy..

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Bulls sired by BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19

10 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.99 REA +1.13 CW +68 FAT +0.007 ACTUAL %IMF 4.18 REA 1.19 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 65.9%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 125’23

Bull BFL 125L I May 14 2023 I 2340803 G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 G A R BASELINE AB29 G A R OBJECTIVE 648S Dam: BENCHMARK RITA 147’18 SITZ UPWARD 307R BENCHMARK RITA 7’13 G A R NEW DESIGN 1761 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 5 81 632 1119 4.54 6.16 -2.12

CE BW WW YW RFI +9.5 +0.2 +76 +141 -0.0454

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

YW

CW

Top 1%

Top 1% Top 3% Top 4%

WW

RES ADG MARB Top 6%

CE

BW

MILK

Top 7% Top 10% Top 10% Top 10%

Great Ribeye and Lean Meat Yield here. From a Baseline daughter who has a daughter working at Benchmark®. Did real well on Grow Safe Test.

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.56 REA +0.75 CW +63 FAT +0.028 ACTUAL %IMF 7.56 REA 1.11 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 64.6%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 131’23 Bull BFL 131L I May 14 2023

I 2340807

CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.10 REA +0.83 CW +66 FAT +0.010

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

BR MIDLAND BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753 PF 104 RUTH 3131 Dam: BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 4’13 GARDENS PRIME STAR 1029 BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 9261 BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 4212 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 10 77 624 1022 5.49 5.57 +0.07 +13.0 -0.6 +66 +112 +0.0522 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

BW

WW

REA

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 7%

Top 15%

Top 15%

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YW Top 20%

The Midland dam has sons at Barry Snow’s, Nelson Farm & Ranch, and Sunny Slope Cattle. And a daughter at Rob Reynolds and another at Iron Horse Cattle. Heifer Bull with Lot 11.

ACTUAL %IMF 4.73 REA 1.10 RIB FAT 0.35 LMY 64.1%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 139’23

Bull LAA 139L I May 19 2023 I 2340782 G A R QUANTUM

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647

BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753 Dam: BENCHMARK LADY T 56’13 BENCHMARK LADY T 9134

G A R MOMENTUM G A R IN SURE G A R ANTICIPATION G A R TRUST N1223 BR MIDLAND PF 104 RUTH 3131 G A R EFFICIENCY 7295 BENCHMARK LADY T 6144

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 10 95 641 1098 5.62 5.48 -1.04

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +4.0 +3.2 +71 +126 -0.0544

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CW

YW

WW

REA

Top 4%

Top 5%

Top 7%

Top 8%

Top 10%

Three Quarter Brother to Lot 11. The Midland dam has sons at Granum Colony. Kim Owen and Blindman Beef Bison. These sons by Quantum 185’19 sure do yield, do take note. Great ADG and RFI on Grow Safe.

13 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.14 REA +1.12 CW +65 FAT -0.006 ACTUAL %IMF 4.67 REA 1.24 RIB FAT 0.27 LMY 67.2%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 156’23

Bull LAA 156L I May 25 2023 I 2340783

G A R QUANTUM

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647

G A R MOMENTUM G A R IN SURE G A R ANTICIPATION G A R TRUST N1223

MCC DAYBREAK G A R OBJECTIVE 277L Dam: BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 14’14 BENCHMARK MIDLAND BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 55’12 BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 55’12 G A R DAYBREAK 6860

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 9 81 667 1130 4.98 6.12 -0.71

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +10.0 +0.6 +72 +125 -0.0764

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

MARB

CW

WW

YW

CE

Top 1%

Top 3%

Top 6%

Top 7%

Top 8%

Top 9%

Marbling and Ribeye EPD’s both over +1.0. When harvesting fat cattle, yield is so very important.

Lot 13 shows a LMY of 67.2%.

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Bulls sired by BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19

14 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.11 REA +0.64 CW +56 FAT +0.054

Heifer bull with Lot 14. Gain & Grade on this guy from a Prime Quarter daughter we like a lot!

ACTUAL %IMF 4.77 REA 1.13 RIB FAT 0.41 LMY 61.2%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 171’23 Bull BFL 171L I June 03 2023

I 2344326

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

V A R GENERATION 2100 EF PRIME QUARTER 5369 EF RITA 3422 Dam: BENCHMARK NALIE 37’19 B C LOOKOUT 7024 BENCHMARK NALIE 2’11 JOHNSTON MAX TRADITION 884C

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 4 71 632 1002 5.36 5.62 1.28

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +11.0 0.0 +71 +117 +0.2138

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

WW

BW

YW

Top 4%

Top 6%

Top 8%

Top 10%

Top 15%

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Bulls sired by BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19

15 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.75 REA +0.82 CW +69 FAT +0.014 ACTUAL %IMF 3.21 REA 1.08 RIB FAT 0.27 LMY 65.2%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 175’23

Bull BFL 175L I June 05 2023 I 2344329

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 168 BRUIN BENZ 5361 BRUIN 6759 FOREVER LADY 3327 Dam: BENCHMARK LUCY 210F G A R END POINT 5122 BENCHMARK LUCY 222’15 BENCHMARK LUCY 223’12 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 5 85 633 1172 4.67 5.91 -2.56

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +6.0 +1.7 +75 +143 -0.0761

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: YW

CW

WW

MARB

REA

Top 1%

Top 3%

Top 5%

Top 7%

Top 10%

16 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.28 REA +1.25 CW +66 FAT -0.040 ACTUAL %IMF 4.90 REA 1.28 RIB FAT 0.23 LMY 67%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 177’23 Bull BFL 177L I June 08 2023

I 2344330

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17 BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14 Dam: BENCHMARK LUCY 33’19 WR JOURNEY-1X74 BENCHMARK LUCY 3’17 BENCHMARK LUCY 85’15 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 4 82 624 1067 4.50 7.11 -0.39 +10.0 +0.5 +74 +129 +0.3218 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

FAT

MARB

CW

WW

YW

CE

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 5%

Top 5%

Top 6%

Top 9%

210 F’s first two calves are valued females for us. Gain and Grade!! Efficiency bred in here.

An Inertia son sold last year to Haugen Land & Cattle. I repeat myself, check the lean meat yield at 67%.

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.15 REA +0.97 CW +71 FAT +0.007 ACTUAL %IMF 4.10 REA 1.09 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 64.4%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 180’23 Bull BFL 180L I June 08 2023

I 2344332

G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

MCC DAYBREAK G A R DAYBREAK 6860 G A R OBJECTIVE 277L Dam: BENCHMARK ERELITE 134’13 ALC BIG EYE D09N BENCHMARK ERELITE 042 BENCHMARK ERELITE 6225 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 10 100 752 1179 5.16 6.09 -0.31

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +4.0 -3.6 +83 +136 -0.0247

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

CW

Top 1%

Top 2%

MARB Top 3%

REA

YW

Top 3%

Top 3%

Three dams here designated as Premier with 4 calves and Grand calves qualifying 134’13 as Premier.

Sons of 134’13 serve at our partner’s Vince Stevensen, Aarbo Ranching, Ward Bros., and Driland Feeders. Three daughters have served at Benchmark®.

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.05 REA +1.42 CW +65 FAT -0.048 ACTUAL %IMF 2.99 REA 1.27 RIB FAT 0.21 LMY 67.4%

BENCHMARK QUANTUM 186’23

Bull BFL 186L I June 18 2023 I 2344337 G A R MOMENTUM G A R QUANTUM G A R IN SURE

Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647 G A R TRUST N1223

MCC DAYBREAK G A R ANTICIPATION G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 0530 Dam: G A R ANTICIPATION N566 G A R INGENUITY DDC G A R INGENUITY N922 G A R PREDESTINED G88 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 7 82 625 1032 5.11 5.79 +1.50

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +9.5 +0.1 +66 +112 +0.0782

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

FAT

Top 1%

Top 1%

MARB Top 5%

CW

CE

BW

Top 6%

Top 9%

Top 10%

Too many YG 4’s & 5’s? Take a look at the EPD of minus 0.48 and he scanned 67.4% LMY. Lot 18 should work on heifers.

REFERENCE SIRE BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +7.0 BW +2.3 WW +84 YW +140 CW +52

PERF

G A R DAYLIGHT

G A R EARLY BIRD AOD BW 205D 365D

G A R PROGRESS 830 G A R ASHLAND 2133793 2 80 738 1072

B/R AMBUSH 28

CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018

G A R YIELD GRADE N366

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 (2145957)

MCC DAYBREAK

G A R ANTICIPATION

G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 0530 G A R ANTICIPATION N506 2030260

CONNEALY CONTRAST

G A R CONTRAST L234

G A R OBJECTIVE 0J06

MARB +1.18 REA +0.72 DOC +21 CBI +259

Benchmark Ashland 229’18 came in dam from a heifer we purchased from Gardiner Angus Ranch. Do note she is sired by Anticipation, the sire of the dam of the most popular GB Fireball. To date we have 115 calves from him with the bulls having an average BW of 86 lbs and the heifer calves averaging 76 lbs. Ashland 229’18 will add some frame, growth and phenotype while maintaining that all important carcass attributes so necessary.

11 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 90 lbs • Avg. 205D: 642 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1078 lbs

OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Weaning Weight Top 2% Yearling Weight Top 3% Marbling Top 15% Scrotal Top 20% Ribeye BENCHMARK® ANGUS 28TH ANNUAL BULL SALE 2024

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Bulls sired by BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

19 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.81 REA +0.48 CW +41 FAT +0.036 ACTUAL %IMF 2.41 REA 1.26 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 66.1%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 35’23 Bull LAA 35L I April 22 2023

I 2340787

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018

G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234

G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 G A R ANTICIPATION N506

G A R PROPHET BENCHMARKPROPHET 69’15

BENCHMARK PRIDE 130’13 Dam: BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 109’17 BENCHMARK PREDESTINED 8301 BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 50’11 BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 918 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 6 83 637 1015 3.79 6.70 -2.05

CE BW WW YW RFI +9.0 +0.5 +67 +110 -0.0353

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

WW

BW

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

The Ashland sons show good spring of rib and when you hang up the progeny they do yield like crazy,

20 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.95 REA +0.66 CW +50 FAT +0.020 ACTUAL %IMF 3.16 REA 1.24 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 67.7%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 42’23

Bull BFL 42L I April 24 2023 I 2325128 G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

G A R ANTICIPATION N506 GAR INGENUITY J2024

Dam: BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 92’14 BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 82’11

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234 G A R INGENUITY DDC MAPLECREST EVA 7010 THREE TREES NEXT STEP BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 662

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 9 94 662 1079 5.14 6.00 -1.65

CE BW WW YW RFI +4.0 +3.2 +78 +129 +0.0062

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

YW

MARB

Top 3%

Top 6%

Top7%

Were we talking about yield a bit ago? Take a look here, 67.7%! This guy has extra frame. ADG over 5lbs on Grow Safe with good RFI.

22 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.69 REA +0.92 CW +53 FAT -0.019 ACTUAL %IMF 3.33 REA 1.06 RIB FAT 0.30 LMY 66.4%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 104’23

Bull LAA 104L I May 09 2023 I 2340786

G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

G A R ANTICIPATION N506 G A R INNOVATION 3002G

Dam: BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 69’17 BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 0114

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234 SYDGEN TRUST 6228 GOODE MANDATE 1751 G A R EFFICIENCY 7295 BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 744

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 6 95 686 1097 6.37 5.12 -2.56

CE BW WW YW RFI +3.0 +2.8 +75 +125 -0.0660

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

WW

YW

MARB

Top 5%

Top 5%

Top 8%

Top 15%

Good Growth and Carcass Projections with an actual ADG of 6.37 and a RFI of -2.56 lbs of feed per day.

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21 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.81 REA +0.60 CW +57 FAT +0.026 ACTUAL %IMF 3.85 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 65.7%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 66’23 Bull BFL 66L I April 30 2023

I 2335317

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018

G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234

G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 G A R ANTICIPATION N506

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682 BRUIN 6759 FOREVER LADY 3327 G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14 C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903

BRUIN BENZ 5361

Dam: BENCHMARK EVERELDA 212’18

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 5 95 657 1130 5.16 6.15 -0.86

CE BW WW YW RFI +5.0 +2.8 +78 +136 +0.3871

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: YW

WW

MARB

CW

Top 3%

Top 3%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Gain and Grade! And doing it most efficiently.

23 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.78 REA +0.63 CW +40 FAT +0.027 ACTUAL %IMF 4.38 REA 1.12 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 64.7%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 109’23 Bull BFL 109L I May 09 2023

I 2340047

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234

G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

G A R ANTICIPATION N506

G A R BASELINE AB297 BENCHMARK QUEEN 206’12 G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK WENDY 108’13

BENCHMARK GENESIS 202’15

Dam: BENCHMARK WENDY 129’18 BENCHMARK WENDY 49’15 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 5 79 611 1085 4.56 6.36 -0.53 +11.0 -0.3 +70 +123 +0.0482 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: CE

BW

YW

WW

MARB

Top 6%

Top 9%

Top 9%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Again good Growth and Carcass Projections and note the LMY of 64.7%. Heifer bull on this guy.

24 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.35 REA +0.60 CW +42 FAT -0.049 ACTUAL %IMF 8.43 REA 1.28 RIB FAT 0.40 LMY 63.2%

Bulls sired by BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 AND 135’21 BENCHMARK ASHLAND 119’23

Bull BFL 119L I May 13 2023 I 2340799 G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234

G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

G A R ANTICIPATION N506

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682 BRUIN 6759 FOREVER LADY 3327 G A R PROPHET AAF BLACKCAP 15F

BRUIN BENZ 5361

Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 96’19 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 226’14 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G 4 90 626 1083 3.68 8.03

RFI 1.61

CE BW WW YW RFI +6.0 +2.7 +78 +132 +0.1837

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

YW

Top 1%

Top 3%

Top 4%

A real nice moderate bull with added thickness and depth of body. Do note the scan of 8.43% IMF. The dam here for you ‘pedigree buffs’ goes back to G A R EXT 2114. She by EXT from G A R Scotch Cap 867.

25 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.74 REA +0.38 CW +51 FAT +0.014 ACTUAL %IMF 3.27 REA 0..97 RIB FAT 0.33 LMY 64%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 123’23 Bull BFL123L I May 14 2023 BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 135’21

BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14

I 2340800

G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506 G A R PROPHET C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903 S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 G A R ENHAVER G113 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 G A R PRECISON 1831

G A R EFFICIENCY 7295

Dam: BENCHMARK BELLE 122’12 G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN N85 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 11 93 661 1047 5.71 5.96 +0.31

CE BW WW YW RFI +5.0 +2.2 +72 +116 +0.3254

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

MARB

YW

Top 7%

Top 15%

Top 15%

CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.11 REA +0.70 CW +57 FAT -0.015 ACTUAL %IMF 4.19 REA 1.01 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 64.3%

CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.82 REA +0.59 CW +42 FAT +0.018 ACTUAL %IMF 4.70 REA 1.12 RIB FAT 0.33 LMY 64.8%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 134’23 Bull POKE 123L I May 17 2023

G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

G A R ANTICIPATION N506 BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753

Dam: BBENCHMARK BELLE 118’15 BENCHMARK BELLE 4225

I 2335310

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234 BR MIDLAND PF 104 RUTH 3131 B/R PRECISE 242 TERRLENE DUCHESS 72B

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 8 93 632 1031 5.78 5.38 -0.20

CE BW WW YW RFI +4.0 +2.1 +61 +102 +0.0028

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

YW

REA

Top 10%

Top 25%

Top 35%

Top 35%

A son from 118’15 works at Granum Coloy with two daughters retained. Decent scan with a 64.8% lean meat yield.

The dam has sons at Deer Creek Rosetown and KGJ Agro.

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BENCHMARK ASHLAND 148’23

Bull BFL 148L I May 23 2023 I 2340817 G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

G A R ANTICIPATION N506 BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17

Dam: BBENCHMARK BELLE 50’19 BENCHMARK BELLE 89’16

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234 G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14 R B TOUR OF DUTY 177 G A R OBJECTIVE N1620

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 4 90 621 1066 5.75 5.59 +1.37

CE BW WW YW RFI +4.0 +3.3 +79 +136 +0.2669

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

YW

MARB

FAT

REA

Top 2%

Top 3%

Top 4%

Top 9%

Top 20%

Nice Growth and Carcass Projections for Lot 27. More frame on this guy.

BENCHMARK® ANGUS 28TH ANNUAL BULL SALE 2024

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Bulls sired by BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 AND 135’21

28 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.04 REA +0.42 CW +55 FAT +0.038 ACTUAL %IMF 5.28 REA 1.00 RIB FAT 0.34 LMY 62.8%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 155’23

Bull BFL 155L I May 25 2023 I 2340824

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 135’21

G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506 G A R PROPHET C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903

BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14

G A R PROPHET G A R COMPLETE 1381 G A R END POINT 5122 BENCHMARK QUEEN 246’11

BENCHMARK MICAH 247’13

Dam: BENCHMARK QUEEN 101’18 BENCHMARK QUEEN 166’15 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 94 647 1165 4.50 7.69 +4.28

CE BW WW YW RFI +5.0 +3.5 +78 +133 +0.6041

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

YW

MARB

CW

Top 3%

Top 4%

Top 5%

Top 15%

Good scan with great weaning and yearling weight EPD’s. Micah 247’13 did a great job at Benchmark® and later at Blue Mountain Angus in Ontario.

29 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.99 REA +0.70 CW +42 FAT +0.015 ACTUAL %IMF 4.16 REA 1.23 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 65.4%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 162’23

Bull LAA 162L I May 27 2023 I 2290539 G A R ASHLAND

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

G A R ANTICIPATION N506

G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R CONTRAST L234 SYDGEN TRUST 6228 GOODE MANDATE 1751 G A R EFFICIENCY 7295 BENCHMARK PRIDE 5136

G A R INNOVATION 3002G

Dam: BENCHMARK PRIDE 48’18 BENCHMARK PRIDE 86’12 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 5 82 624 1055 4.85 5.65 -1.68

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 +0.9 +71 +120 -0.0041

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

YW

Top 6%

Top 8%

Top 10%

CE

REA

Top 15% Top 20%

A full sister is retained. For sure we could use the calves from this guy, they will Gain and Grade and be more efficient .

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REFERENCE SIRE G A R INERTIA 200J CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +12.0 BW -0.2 WW +60 YW +106 CW +56

PERF

G A R PROGRESS

G A R MOMENTUM AOD BW 205D 365D

G A R BIG EYE G A R INERTIA ET 67 682 1132 G A R PROPHET

G A R PROPHET 2984

G A R DAYBREAK

G A R INERTIA 200J (2203399)

CONNEALY IN SURE 8524

G A R SURE FIRE

CHAIR ROCK 5050 G A R CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020 G A R EARLY BIRD

CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013

CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 3036

MARB +1.70 REA +0.95 DOC +32 CBI +331

Inertia 200J was a high-selling bull at Gardiner’s April 2021 Sale that saw the likes of Transcendent, Quantum Leap, Holy Fire, Protection and others sell. We really appreciate his moderate stature, ease of calving, phenotype, and most of all his amazing carcass genetics. He scanned a 7.42% IMF with a Ribeye of 1.36 sq. in. per 100lbs of body weight. His sons are moderate, thick and deep and will leave calves that will gain and grade.

6 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 82 lbs • Avg. 205D: 628 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1048 lbs

Owned with

GARDINER ANGUS & WILLOW CREEK FARM

OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Marbling Top 10% Cdn Bal Index Top 1% Docility Top 10% Birth Weight Top 4% Ribeye Top 15% Carcass Weight Top 4% Calving Ease Top 15% Mat Calving Ease

BENCHMARK® ANGUS 28TH ANNUAL BULL SALE 2024

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Bulls sired by G A R INERTIA 200J

30 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.31 REA +0.46 CW +37 FAT +0.010 ACTUAL %IMF 5.65 REA 1.13 RIB FAT 0.40 LMY 61.7%

BENCHMARK INERTIA 81’23

Bull POKE 81L I May 03 2023 I 2353738 G A R MOMENTUM G A R PROPHET 2984 G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013

G A R INERTIA

Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020

V A R GENERATION 2100 EF PRIME QUARTER 5369 Dam: BENCHMARK BLACK LASS 61’20 EF RITA 3422 BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753 BENCHMARK BLACK LASS 95’15 BENCHMARK BLACK LASS 9121 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 3 76 597 1010 4.34 6.18 -1.06 +13.0 -0.5 +53 +91 -0.1361 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

BW

Top 2%

Top 2%

Top 8%

We really like the Inertia cattle. They were very well received last year! Nice scan on this bull and on Grow Safe, one always likes to see those minus numbers. Heifer Bull in Lot 30!

31 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.38 REA +0.62 CW +51 FAT +0.089 ACTUAL %IMF 5.70 REA 1.11 RIB FAT 0.40 LMY 62.6%

BENCHMARK INERTIA 88’23

Bull BFL 88L I May 04 2023 I 2344029

G A R INERTIA

Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020 EF PRIME QUARTER 5369 Dam: BENCHMARK LASSIE 51’20 BENCHMARK LASSIE 20’17

G A R MOMENTUM G A R PROPHET 2984 G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013 V A R GENERATION 2100 EF RITA 3422 WR JOURNEY-1X74 BENCHMARK LASSIE 62’15

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 3 87 634 1056 5.09 5.90 -0.09 +10.0 +0.9 +67 +114 -0.1702 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CEE

WW

YW

Top 1%

Top 9%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Again a nice scan with and ADG over 5 and a good RFI tabulation. The Prime Quarter daughters are making good cows. Heifer Bull with Top 9% for calving ease.

32 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.69 REA +0.81 CW +39 FAT +0.045 ACTUAL %IMF 6.30 REA 1.25 RIB FAT 0.27 LMY 66%

BENCHMARK INERTIA 100’23

Bull BFL 100L I May 06 2023 I 2344101

G A R MOMENTUM G A R PROPHET 2984 G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013

G A R INERTIA

Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020

G A R SURE FIRE MLC RITA 4142 G A R BASELINE AB297 BENCHMARK BARBARA 88’13

H P C A CAN’T MISS M17 Dam: BENCHMARK BARBARA 62’20 BENCHMARK BARBARA 161’18 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 3 77 611 1028 3.68 6.74 -2.01 +13.0 -0.7 +55 +97 -0.1535 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

WW

REA

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 6%

Top 10%

Very moderate heifer bull in Lot 32. Great scan with a 66% Lean Meat Yield and do note his RFI ranking at -2.01on Grow Safe Test.

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33 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.23 REA +0.87 CW +62 FAT +0.043 ACTUAL %IMF 3.87 REA 1.14 RIB FAT 0.25 LMY 65.8%

BENCHMARK INERTIA 121’23

Bull BFL 121L I May 13 2023 I 2344722

G A R INERTIA

Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020

G A R MOMENTUM G A R PROPHET 2984 G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013

G A R SURE FIRE Dam: BENCHMARK MISS PHOENIX 5’20 G A R PROPHET N744 G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132 G A R OBJECTIVE 2670 G A R PHOENIX

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 79 688 996 4.96 5.75 0.07

CE BW WW YW RFI +11.0 -1.3 +65 +103 -0.0783

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

BW

CE

REA

CW

WW

Top 2%

Top 3%

Top 6%

Top 7%

Top 8%

Top 15%

The dam, 5’20, has a Home Town daughter working in Quebec with Lot 33 being her second calf.

He checks all the boxes including a minus RFI EPD. Another heifer bull.

34 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.24 REA +0.89 CW +51 FAT +0.065 ACTUAL %IMF 4.97 REA 1.20 RIB FAT 0.38 LMY 63.2%

BENCHMARK INERTIA 128’23

Bull BFL 128L I May 14 2023 I 234472 G A R INERTIA

Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020 G A R VELOCITY W507 Dam: BENCHMARK LASSIE 81’20 BENCHMARK LASSIE 62’15

G A R MOMENTUM G A R PROPHET 2984 G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013 BRIDGES VELOCITY G A R OBJECTIVE A706 G A R BASELINE AB297 BENCHMARK LASSIE 926

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 3 82 615 1067 4.50 5.85 -2.27 +12.0 +0.2 +59 +110 -0.2243 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB Top 2%

CE

REA

BW

Top 4% Top 6% Top 10%

Great carcass projections and did very well on Grow Safe with a minus 2.27 for RFI. A maternal brother works at Rod and Lee Perin Ranch. Heifer Bull!

35 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.73 REA +0.80 CW +57 FAT +0.030 ACTUAL %IMF 7.95 REA 1.12 RIB FAT 0.25 LMY 66.2%

BENCHMARK INERTIA 130’23

Bull BFL 130L I May 14 2023 I 2344729 G A R INERTIA

Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020

G A R MOMENTUM G A R PROPHET 2984 G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013

BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17 G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14 Dam: BENCHMARK BEAUTY 94’20 G A R DAYBREAK 6860 BENCHMARK BEAUTY 26’14 BENCHMARK BEAUTY 212’11 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 91 621 1130 3.79 6.70 -2.05

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 +2.1 +72 +129 -0.0011

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

YW

WW

REA

Top 1%

Top 6%

Top 7%

Top 10%

CE Top 15%

Great % IMF, REA, and LMY numbers. On Grow Safe shows a minus 2.05. A full brother works at Aarbo Ranching. This guy will Gain And Grade.

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REFERENCE SIRE WOODHILL WAMPUN CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +15.0 BW -2.1 WW +68 YW +137 CW +54

AOD BW 205D 365D PERF

2

62

576 1120

G A R ASHLAND

G A R ASHLAND

CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095 G A R HOME TOWN

CONNEEALY CONFDENCE PLUS

CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095

CHERNE EEVERGREEN X353-D380

WOODHILL WAMPUM (20799348)

G A R ASHLAND CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316

MARB +1.22 REA +1.14 DOC +22 CBI +372

EXAR ROYAL LASS 1067 CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316

SITZ UPWARD 307R CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380 Wampum comes to us from Woodhill Farms in Wisconsin. Mike sought this bull out considering the dam, now owned by RA Brown and the sire G A R Home Town. He is very moderate and his calves come so very easy. Do study his EPD projections, they are very good with marbling and Ribeye, both well over one.

6 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 81 lbs • Avg. 205D: 616 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1106 lbs

Owned with

WOODHILL FARMS AND CHERNE ANGUS

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OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Calving Ease Top 3% Marbling Top 1% Birth Weight Top 3% Yearling Weight Top 1% Ribeye Top 10% Weaning Weight Top 1% Residual ADG Top 2% Cdn Balanced Index

Bulls sired by WOODHILL WAMPUM

36 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.01 REA +1.01 CW +49 FAT +0.019

BENCHMARK WAMPUM 19’23

Bull LAA 19L I April 12 2023 I 2340794 G A R HOME TOWN

Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM

G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506 G A R INNOVATION 3002G BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 0114

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 Dam: BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 62’21 BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 69’17

ACTUAL %IMF 4.77 REA 1.15 RIB FAT 0.27 LMY 68%

CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316

G A R ASHLAND CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 76 623 1132 5.22 5.94 -1.17

CE BW WW YW RFI +10.0 0.0 +72 +135 +0.1386

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: RIBEYE

YW

MARB

WW

RES ADG

Top 2%

Top 3%

Top 6%

Top 7%

Top 7%

CE

BW

Top 9% Top10%

A heifer bull extraordinaire. Top of the charts for ADG and Lean Meat Yield. The calves will come easy and they will Grow, Gain and Grade.

37 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.08 REA +1.15 CW +47 FAT +0.004 ACTUAL %IMF 4.63 REA 1.26 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 66.9%

BENCHMARK WAMPUM 43’23

Bull BFL 43L I April 25 2023 I 2325130 G A R HOME TOWN

Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM

CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316

G A R ASHLAND CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380 BRIDGES VELOCITY G A R OBJECTIVE A706 G A R PROPHET A011 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 173’14

G A R VELOCITY W507 Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 52’21 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 109’16 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 2 83 607 1112 4.85 6.99 +3.66 +10.0 +1.1 +67 +131 0.6366 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

MARB

YW

CE

WW

Top 1%

Top 4%

Top 5%

Top 9%

Top 10%

Heifer bull with Calving Ease EPD of +10.0. Great Carcass EPD Projections with Marbling and Ribeye over +1.0. We need to keep msccle in these cattle. LMY of 66.9%!

38 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.44 REA +0.86 CW +48 FAT +0.037 ACTUAL %IMF 7.90 REA 1.20 RIB FAT 0.42 LMY

BENCHMARK WAMPUM 70’23

Bull BFL 70L I June 05 2023 I 2O799348US G A R HOME TOWN

Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM

CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316

G A R ASHLAND CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380 G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506 SITZ UPWARD 307R G A R NEW DESIGN 1761

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 Dam: BENCHMARK RITA 144’21 BENCHMARK RIITA 7’13 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 83 610 1088 4.52 6.81 +1.94

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 +1.6 +68 +135 +0.3605

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

REA

Top 5%

Top 30%

From a real nice Ashland two-year-old. The dam and 70’23 are registered with the American Angus Assoc.

39 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.02 REA +0.93 CW +44 FAT +0.031 ACTUAL %IMF 5.10 REA 1.22 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 65.6%

BENCHMARK WAMPUM 89’23

Bull BFL 89L I May 05 2023 I 2340037 G A R HOME TOWN

Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM

CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316 BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 Dam: BENCHMARK EVERELDA 117’21 BENCHMARK EVERELDA 219’17

G A R ASHLAND CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380 G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506 BENCHMARK MICAH 247’13 C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 82 630 1080 4.67 6.50 +1.26

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 +1.7 +70 +126 0.2619

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

REA

YW

WW

CE

Top 5%

Top 5%

Top 7%

Top 10% Top 15%

Nice scan with a Lean Meat Yield of 65.6%. Top marbling and ribeye projections.

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40 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.09 REA +0.89 CW +55 FAT +0.051

BENCHMARK WAMPUM 142’23

Bull BFL 142L I May 21 2023 I 2340814 G A R HOME TOWN

Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM

CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316

G A R SURE FIRE G A R PROPHET N744 G A R NEW DESIGN 505 G A R OBJECTIVE 2670

G A R PHOENIX Dam: BENCHMARK MISS PHEONIX 9’21 G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132

ACTUAL %IMF 4.30 REA 1.19 RIB FAT 0.40 LMY 62.3%

G A R ASHLAND CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 2 75 629 1103 4.74 5.85 -0.95 +12.0 -1.0 +69 +129 +0.0691 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

BW

REA

YW

WW

Top 4%

Top 4%

Top 4%

Top 6%

Top 6%

Top 10%

Heifer Bull, with dam from our embryo program. A nice F:G ratio with a minus RFI tabulation,

41 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.27 REA +0.81 CW +56 FAT +0.019 ACTUAL %IMF 4.65 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.34 LMY 62.6%

BENCHMARK WAMPUM 169’23

Bull BFL 169L I June 01 2023 I 2344325 G A R HOME TOWN

Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM

CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316 BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 1’19 Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 48’21 BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 43’17

G A R ASHLAND CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095 CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380 BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 2’17 BENCHMARK PREMIUM 2’15 BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 61’15

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 90 693 1124 5.07 5.93 +0.66

CE BW WW YW RFI +7.0 +1.5 +68 +130 +0.2974

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

YW

WW

REA

CW

Top 2%

Top 5%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

On Grow Safe Test ADG over 5llbs. Top marbling and ribeye projections. Do note the tabulation on the two-year-old dam

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REFERENCE SIRE H P C A IDENTIFIED 80 CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +7.0 BW +1.6 WW +83 YW +137 CW +61

AOD BW 205D 365D PERF

ET

76

741 1207

SITZ UPWARD 307R

KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY

B&B ERICA 6055 MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031

GAR-EGL PROTEGE

MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP

MILL BRAE FL BLACKCAP 5002

H P C A IDENTIFIED 80 (2203391)

C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608

G A R PROPHET 2984

G A R OBJECTIVE 1885 G A R PROPHET 2984

MCC DAYBREAK

G A R DAY BREAK 1521

G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 1039

MARB +1.39 REA +0.63 DOC +15 CBI +361

We are always looking for our next herd bull. Kenny Hinkle is a real straight up guy and when he recommended Identified 80 we stepped up to the plate. He is sired by Mill Brae Identified, a very well received bull of late and, maybe more important, he is out of Inertia’s mother. He scanned a 9.88% IMF with a 1.35 sq. in. to 100 lbs of body weight ribeye. His Genomic results put him in the top 5% for tenderness. This is rare air!

4 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 89 lbs • Avg. 205D: 675 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1094 lbs

Owned with

HINKLE PRIME CUT ANGUS

OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Marbling Top 1% Weaning Weight Top 1% Heifer Pregnancy Top 3% Maternal Calving Ease

Top 3% Yearling Weight Top 3% Cdn Bal Index Top 9% Carcass Weight

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42 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.21 REA +0.72 CW +61 FAT +0.049 ACTUAL %IMF 6.24 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.23 LMY 67.2%

Bulls sired by H P C A IDENTIFIED 80 BENCHMARK IDENTIFIED 33’23

Bull BFL 33L I April 22 2023 I 2347809 KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP 1092 G A R PROPHET G A R DAYBREAK 1521

MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031

Sire: H P C A IDENTIFIED 80

G A R PROPHET 2984

G A R SURE FIRE G A R PROPHET N744 Dam: BENCHMARK MISS PHOENIX 8’20 G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132 G A R OBJECTIVE 267 G A R PHOENIX

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 81 611 1037 5.45 5.36 -2.38

CE BW WW YW RFI +9.0 +0.2 +74 +124 -0.0703

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

Top 3%

Top 5%

CW

YW

CE

BW

Top 9% Top 9% Top 10% Top 10%

Spectacular scan with a 6.24%IMF and a LMY 67.2 and check out the ADG of 5.45 with RFI of -2.38.

Did say spectacular! If you like length in your cattle, take a look here.

43 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.30 REA +1.12 CW +56 FAT +0.022 ACTUAL %IMF 5.70 REA 1.30 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 67.3%

BENCHMARK IDENTIFIED 45’23

Bull BFL 45L I April 26 2023 I 2348007 KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP 1092 G A R PROPHET G A R DAYBREAK 1521

MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031

Sire: H P C A IDENTIFIED 80

G A R PROPHET 2984

BRIDGES VELOCITY G A R OBJECTIVE A706 Dam: BENCHMARK MISS VELOCITY 125’20 CONNEALY IN SURE 8524 G A R BEXTOR N48 G A R BEXTOR N48 G A R VELOCITY W507

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 94 631 1118 4.37 7.24 +1.79

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +5.0 +3.3 +74 +131 +0.2863

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

MARB

WW

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 5% Top 5% Top 15%

YW

CW

Marbling and Ribeye both over +1.0 with tremendous lean meat yield of 67.3%. We are buyers of his calves.

44 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.25 REA +0.78 CW +62 FAT +0.041 ACTUAL %IMF 4.93 REA 1.10 RIB FAT 0.36 LMY 64.9%

BENCHMARK IDENTIFIED 49’23 Bull BFL 49L I April 27 2023 MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031

Sire: H P C A IDENTIFIED 80

G A R PROPHET 2984

BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17 Dam: BENCHMARK WENDY 169’200 BENCHMARK WENDY 94 PERFORMANCE

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KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP 1092 G A R PROPHET G A R DAYBREAK 1521 G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14 G A R PREDESTINED GPRIDE N083 OF WHITESTONE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 89 719 1105 5.40 5.72 -1.83

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +7.0 +1.7 +80 +130 +0.0389

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

YW

REA

Top 2%

Top 2%

Top 5%

Top 10%

On Grow Safe, ADG at 5.40 with a F:G of 5.72 and note the efficeny of -1.83. Does it get any better than this?

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45 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.37 REA +0.7 CW +63 FAT +0.016 ACTUAL %IMF 5.09 REA 1.09 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 65.6%

BENCHMARK IDENTIFIED 69’22

Bull BFL 110L I May 09 2023 I 2345792 KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP 1092 G A R PROPHET G A R DAYBREAK 1521

MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031

Sire: H P C A IDENTIFIED 80

G A R PROPHET 2984

G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14 Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 138’20 G A R PROPHET A011 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 109’16 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 173’14 BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 3 95 677 1117 5.67 6.50 +3.95 +3.0 +3.4 +84 +138 +0.4597 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

WW

YW

CW

REA

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 7%

Top 15%

Big time ADG at 5.67 with great carcass projections. The combination of Tender Beef and Identified, sure does work.

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REFERENCE SIRE G A R VELOCITY W507 CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +12.0 BW +1.8 WW +62 YW +116 CW +55

AOD BW 205D 365D PERF

ET

76

G A R MOMENTUM

Sire: BRIDGES VELOCITY

G A R PROGRESS G A R BIG EYE 1770

MCC DAYBREAK 1356843 BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100 BRIDGES 5050 NEW DESIGN 910

741 1207

S S TRAVELER 6807 T510 1033829 S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 1179389 S S MISS RITA R011 7R8

MARB +0.97 REA +1.49 DOC +21 CBI +310

Dam: G A R OBJECTIVE A706 G A R INTEGRITY T465

G A R INTEGRITY GA R PRECISION 81

Velocity was our pick of the bulls at the April 2018 Gardiner Sale. He is best described as a true multi-trait sire as indicated by his EPD rankings. His calves come easy, they grow & gain and have tremendous end product merit. He is from the Rocking W Donor A706, a special cow to say the least. Velocity scanned at 9.65% IMF with a 15.3 sq inch ribeye with only 0.21 inch of rib fat.

6 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 89 lbs • Avg. 205D: 678 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1093 lbs

Owned with

GARDINER ANGUS & ROCKING W ANGUS

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OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Ribeye Top 1% Fat Top 4% Calving Ease Top 7% Marbling Top 15% Yearling Weight Top 15% Carcass Weight

Bulls sired by G A R VELOCITY W507 and BENCHMARK VELOCITY 217’20

46 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.85 REA +0.91 CW +38 FAT -0.029 ACTUAL %IMF 3.51 REA 1.12 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 65.2%

BENCHMARK VELOCITY 64’23 Bull BFL 64L I April 30 2023

I 2340574

G A R MOMENTUM BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100 S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 G A R INTEGRITY T465

BRIDGES VELOCITY

Sire: G A R VELOCITY W507

G A R OBJECTIVE A706

SYDGEN TRUST 6228 GOODE MANDATE 1751 G A R PREDESTINED PRIDE N083 OF WHITESTONE

G A R INNOVATION 3002G Dam: BENCHMARK WENDY 155’17 BENCHMARK WENDY 94 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 6 84 629 1035 4.19 6.82 -0.66 +11.0 +0.9 +56 +97 +0.1172 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: FAT

CE

REA

MARB

BW

Top 3%

Top 6%

Top 6%

Top 10%

Top 25%

Velocity progeny generally gain well and when hung up grade very will with extraordinary yield, good ribeye (muscle) and less fat cover.

47 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.57 REA +1.46 CW +60 FAT -0.056 ACTUAL %IMF 2.94 REA 1.21 RIB FAT 0.23 LMY 69.5%

BENCHMARK VELOCITY 72’23

Bull BFLL 72L I May 01 2023 I 2344131 BRIDGES VELOCITY G A R OBJECTIVE A706 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R TRUST N1223

G A R VELOCITY W507

Sire: BENCHMARK VELOCITY 217’20

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647

SYDGEN TRUST 6228 GOODE MANDATE 1751 ROYAL PREDESTINED DRCC 8020U ROYAL LUCY DRCC 5059R

G A R INNOVATION 3002G Dam: BENCHMARK LUCY 34’17 BENCHMARK LUCY 231’11 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 6 93 691 1151 4.89 6.70 0.37

CE BW WW YW RFI +6.0 +2.3 +68 +120 +0.0625

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

FAT

WW

YW

MARB

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 30%

Just shy of a 70% lean meat yield. Note Innovation 3002G, rankiing right up there on the Grow Safe ranking for RFI on all bulls tested.

48 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.15 REA +0.95 CW +45 FAT -0.015 ACTUAL %IMF 4.39 REA 1.11 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 66.2%

BENCHMARK VELOCITY 82’23

Bull BFL 82L I May 03 2023 I 2344094 G A R MOMENTUM BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100 S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 G A R INTEGRITY T465

BRIDGES VELOCITY

Sire: G A R VELOCITY W507

G A R OBJECTIVE A706

G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 G A R OBJECTIVE 648S G A R PROPHET A011 BENCHMARK BARBARA 94’11

G A R BASELINE AB297 Dam: BENCHMARK BARBARA 161’18 BENCHMARK BARBARA 88’13 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 5 90 614 1100 5.49 6.49 +2.71 +10.0 +1.6 +67 +121 +0.5670 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

REA

CE

YW

WW

Top 3%

Top 4%

Top 9%

Top 10%

Top 10%

5 1/2 lbs ADG on Grow Safe. Great ranking for marbling and ribey projections with an actual LMY of 66.2%

49 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.47 REA +1.39 CW +60 FAT -0.024 ACTUAL %IMF 2.46 REA 1.27 RIB FAT 0.25 LMY 68.9%

BENCHMARK VELOCITY 102’23

Bull BFL 102L I May 07 2023 I 2343998 BRIDGES VELOCITY G A R OBJECTIVE A706 G A R ANTICIPATION G A R TRUST N1223

G A R VELOCITY W507

Sire: BENCHMARK VELOCITY 217’20

G A R ANTICIPATION N1647

G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 G A R OBJECTIVE 648S N BAR EMULATION EXT THOMAS ESTER 0190

G A R BASELINE AB297 Dam: BENCHMARK ESTER 52’16 BENCHMARK ESTER 862 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 7 76 656 1088 5.16 6.58 +2.09 +14.0 -1.6 +61 +111 +0.2785 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

CE

BW

FAT

CW

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 5%

Top 10%

Amazing lean meat yield at 68.9% with ADG over 5 lbs.

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50 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.85 REA +1.18 CW +48 FAT -0.051 ACTUAL %IMF 3.45 REA 1.25 RIB FAT 0.17 LMY 70.1%

Bulls sired by G A R VELOCITY W507 and BENCHMARK QUALIFIED 23’19 BENCHMARK VELOCITY 127’23 Bull BFL 127L I May 14 2023

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G A R MOMENTUM BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100 S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 G A R INTEGRITY T465

BRIDGES VELOCITY

Sire: G A R VELOCITY W507

G A R OBJECTIVE A706

G A R PROPHET A011 G A R COMPLETE 1381 G A R BASELINE AB297 BENCHMARK ESTER 0135

BENCHMARK PREMIUM 2’15 Dam: BENCHMARK ESTER 72’18 BENCHMARK ESTER 13’16 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 5 97 670 1026 5.42 5.48 -0.84

CE BW WW YW RFI +5.0 +3.2 +60 +107 +0.2763

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING:

REA

FAT

MARB

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 10%

If you are feeding cattle, you would like to see ADG near 5 1/2 lbs and when you hang ‘em up see a yield of over 70%. That would be a very profitable venture. A maternal brother works at Rosetown and we feed his calves and yearlings. They work!

52 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.87 REA +0.47 CW +51 FAT +0.029 ACTUAL %IMF 3.60 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 67.1%

BENCHMARK PAYWEIGHT 17’23

Bull BFL 17L I April 11 2023 I 2334884 BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682

Sire: BENCHMARK QUALIFIED 23’19

BENCHMARK LASSIE 20’17

G A R INNOVATION 3002G Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 41’18 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 75’11

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S 21AR O LASS 7017 WR JOURNEY-1X74 BENCHMARK LASSIE 62’15 SYDGEN TRUST 6228 GOODE MANDATE 1751 WHITESTONE BARON W279 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 8103

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI ET 95 644 1148 5.05 6.60 -0.20

CE BW WW YW RFI +3.5 2.9 +72 +122 -0.3396

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

YW

MARB

RES ADG

Top 7%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

The next two bulls by Qualified 23’19 feature the top bull for RFI from the 2019 calf crop and the top female from the 2018 calf crop. A lot of breeders talk efficiency but how do you know if you do not measure.

53 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.87 REA +0.47 CW +51 FAT +0.029 ACTUAL %IMF 4.24 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 66%

BENCHMARK PAYWEIGHT 18’23

Bull BFL 18L I April 11 2023 I 2334881 BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682

Sire: BENCHMARK QUALIFIED 23’19

BENCHMARK LASSIE 20’17

G A R INNOVATION 3002G Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 41’18 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 75’11

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S 21AR O LASS 7017 WR JOURNEY-1X74 BENCHMARK LASSIE 62’15 SYDGEN TRUST 6228 GOODE MANDATE 1751 WHITESTONE BARON W279 BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 8103

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI ET 90 615 1039 4.72 5.58 -4.63

CE BW WW YW RFI +3.5 +2.9 +72 +121 -0.5814

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

YW

MARB

RES ADG

CW

Top 7%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Top 25%

Efficiency for sure, measured by Grow Safe with an atual RFI of -4.63 and a RFI EPD of -0.5814

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51 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +1.32 REA +0.78 CW +57 FAT +0.014 ACTUAL %IMF 5.56 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.34 LMY 65.2%

BENCHMARK VELOCITY 129’23

Bull BFL 129L I May 14 2023 I 2344727 G A R MOMENTUM BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100 S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 G A R INTEGRITY T465

BRIDGES VELOCITY

Sire: G A R VELOCITY W507

G A R OBJECTIVE A706

G A R PROPHET G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN 3064 G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14 C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903

G A R PROPHET A011 Dam: BENCHMARK EVERELDA 167’16

EPD’S

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G 7 97 687 1155 5.84 5.93

RFI 1.17

CE BW WW YW RFI +10.0 +2.9 +67 +123 +0.5790

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

YW

WW

REA

CW

Top 2%

Top 9%

Top 9%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

If you like a little more frame and length, take a look at Lot 51. ADG here almost 6 lbs! We are buyers of his calves. Maternal brothers work for Bar X Ranch, Shane Schmid and Robert Johnston.

REFERENCE SIRE RED SVR INFERNO 175G CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +11.0 BW -1.9 WW +46 YW +78 CW +30 MARB +0.19

AOD BW 205D 365D PERF

7

70

730 N/A

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035

RRA AVIATOR 507

RED BROWN MS MISSION RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E

LCC NEW STANDARD

BROWN MS NEW STANDARD 7053

RED BBROWN MS DESTINATION RED SVR INFERNO 175G (2121453)

RED BROWN ALLIANCE

RED CROWFOOT 187X

RED LSF SWEETNESS RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B

RED BASIN EXT

ED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984

REA +0.05 DOC +23 CBI +220

We acquired Inferno from South View Ranch in Saskatchewan, spring of 2021. Looking to bring Coming In Hot genetics to Banchmark®. Phenotypically, Inferno, certainly fits the bill with a great disposition and a great foot.

7 SONS SELL • Avg. BW: 85 lbs • Avg. 205D: 682 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1116 lbs

OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 4% Docility Top 5% Calving Ease Top 6% Birth Weight Top 9% Maternal Calving Ease

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Bulls sired by RED SVR INFERNO 175G

54 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.42 REA +0.12 CW +41 FAT +0.041 ACTUAL %IMF 3.57 REA 0.97 RIB FAT 0.46 LMY 60.3%

RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 013L

Bull BFR 013L I May 17 2023 I 2345806 RRA AVIATOR 507 RED NCJ MINERVA 35C RED CROWFOOT 187X RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E

Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G

RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B

RED BROWN COMMITMENT S7206 RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z

RED BROWN MS MAKIN HAY W7901 Dam: RED BENCHMARK BOTEET 30’175 O C C EMBLAZON 854E BENCHMARK BOTEET 227’13 RED PIE BOTEET 508 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 6 80 794 1237 4.98 6.00 -2.78

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 -1.1 +56 +99 -0.1632

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: CW

YW

BW

WW

MARB

CE

Top 6%

Top 7%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Heifer bull with Lot 54. This guy did real well on Grow Safe with a 5 lb ADG and a -2.78 RFI. Top 10% or better for calving, growth and carcass with efficiency galore,

55 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.02 REA +0.21 CW +16 FAT +0.007 ACTUAL %IMF 2.12 REA 1.21 RIB FAT 0.33 LMY 62.5%

RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 014L

Bull BFR 014L I May 27 2023 I 2345794 RRA AVIATOR 507 RED NCJ MINERVA 35C RED CROWFOOT 187X RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E

Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G

RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B

RED BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249 RED BIEBER ADELLE 8958 RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z RED BENCHMARK CHETA 019’13

RED BIEBER MAKIN HAY 9913

Dam: RED BENCHMARK CHETA 3’17 RED BENCHMARK CHETA 79’15 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 6 81 648 1061 2.51 10.16 0.75

CE BW WW YW RFI +7.0 -1.1 +44 +79 -0.0381

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: BW

CE

Top 10%

Top 20%

More moderate heifer bull in Lot 55.

56 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.38 REA +0.25 CW +36 FAT +0.018 ACTUAL %IMF 3.12 REA 1.10 RIB FAT 0.33 LMY 63.9%

RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 23L Bull BFR 23L I May 01 2023

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RRA AVIATOR 507 RED NCJ MINERVA 35C RED CROWFOOT 187X RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E

Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G

RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B

RED BROWN COMMITMENT S7206 RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z

RED BROWN MS MAKIN HAY W7901 Dam: RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 49’17 RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 47’14 RED SAMARIA OF BENCHMARK 843 OSF PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 6 79 674 988 4.50 6.45 -0.04

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +9.0 --1.7 +60 +86 +0.0961

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: WW

BW

CE

MARB

CW

Top 5%

Top 8%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Top 15%

Heifer bull with Top 15% for Marbling and Carcass Weight,

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Bulls sired by RED SVR INFERNO 175G

57 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.12 REA +0.39 CW +35 FAT +0.003 ACTUAL %IMF 2.18 REA 1.11 RIB FAT 0.30 LMY 64.4%

RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 40L

Bull BFR 40L I May 09 2023 I 2345277 RRA AVIATOR 507 RED NCJ MINERVA 35C RED CROWFOOT 187X RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E

Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G

RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B

RED LASO FRONT ROW X37D RED FEDDES FRONTLINE Y33-8265

RED FEDDES BLOCKANA Y33 Dam: RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIA 42H RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 050 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 70 650 1077 4.14 6.93 0.26

CE BW WW YW RFI +10.0 -1.7 +48 +79 +0.1181

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: CE

BW

WW

YW

Top 8%

Top 8%

Top 30%

Top 35%

Another heifer bull by Inferno with weaning and yearling weight in the top third of the population.

59 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.10 REA +0.26 CW +48 FAT -0.001 ACTUAL %IMF 2.09 REA .95 RIB FAT 0.38 LMY 62.4%

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RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 47L Bull BFR 47L I May 14 2023

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CARCASS RRA AVIATOR 507 EPD’S RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E RED NCJ MINERVA 35C

MARB Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G -0.02 RED CROWFOOT 187X RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B REA RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

+0.64 RED BIEBER DEEP END B597 CW RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047 +53

RED LAUBACH JODI 9018 Dam: RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOL34’19 FAT RED BASIN EXT 45T5 -0.007 RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 050 ACTUAL %IMF 2.38 REA 1.13 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 66%

RED VIRGINIADOLL BENCHMARK 353

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 4 95 676 1167 4.65 6.67 +0.51

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +1.0 +2.0 +66 +114 +0.1239

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: YW

WW

CW

REA

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 10%

Inferno son for cows having Top 1% projections for weaning, yearling and carcass weights.

RED BENCHMARK INERNO 54L

Bull BFR 54L I May 21 2023 I 2345376 RRA AVIATOR 507 RED NCJ MINERVA 35C RED CROWFOOT 187X RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E

Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G

RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B

RED BIEBER MAKIN HAY 9913

Dam: RED BENCHMARK COCOA 4’17 RED BENCHMARK COCOA 20’15

RED BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249 RED BIEBER ADELLE 8958 RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y RED BENCHMARK COCOA 11’11

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 6 89 669 1200 5.45 6.26 +0.49

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +5.0 +1.3 +62 +109 +0.1287

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: CW

YW

WW

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 3%

ADG at 5 1/2 lbs. on Grow Safe. This is one big soggy bull that will leave calves that will push the scale down.

60 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.42 REA +0.29 CW +38 FAT -0.023 ACTUAL %IMF 2.96 REA 1.05 RIB FAT 0.35 LMY 62.5%

RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 58L Bull BFR 58L I May 25 2023

RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E

Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G

RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B

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RRA AVIATOR 507 RED NCJ MINERVA 35C RED CROWFOOT 187X RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S

RED BASIN EXT 5233 RED BASIN EXT 45T5

Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTHANNE 86’12 BASIN ROSE 710P RED 5L TRAVLIN EXP 1892-6295 RED RUTHANNE OF BENCHMARK 99 RED RUTHANNE OF BENCHMARK 636 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 11 99 663 1086 5.03 5.86 -0.31

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI -1.0 +3.0 +53 +86 +0.1068

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CW

WW

YW

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Top 20%

The dam 86’12 has a son at Willms Seeds a partner with us in our Benchmark®® Beef Program. ADG at 5 lbs. with a nice F:G of 5.86.

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REFERENCE SIRE RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +4.0 BW +2.8 WW +53 YW +87 CW +39

AOD BW 205D 365D PERF

2

90

627 1269

Benchmark Better Beef, Grand Champion Bull, Denver 2013

RED BASIN EXT 1925 RED BASIN EXT 5233

RED BASIN PRIMROSE 2043 Sire: RED BASIN EXT 45T5

C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 BASIN ROSE 710P

RED BASIN ROSE F521 OSF RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795 RED DUNN BETTER A500

RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 Dam: RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18

RED 5L TRAVLIN EXP 1892-6295 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020

RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 675

MARB +0.84 REA +0.59 DOC +7 CBI +293

Montana 11H is a paternal mother to Red Benchmark Better Beef the Denver Grand Champion that we retained for use at Benchmark®, He excels for growth and carcass with a good foot.

5 SONS & GRANDSONS SELL • Avg. BW: 89 lbs • Avg. 205D: 685 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1084 lbs

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OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Marbling Top 2% Cdn Bal Index Top 9% Carcass Weight Top 15% Ribeye Top 15% Weaning Weight

Bulls sired by RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H

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RED GROVES MONTANA 1L Bull ALY 1L I April 16 2023

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CARCASS EPD’S MARB RED BASIN EXT 5233 +0.89 RED BASIN EXT 45T5 REA BASIN ROSE 710P

+0.67 Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H RED DUNN BETTER A500 CW RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020 +37

FAT RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795 RED DUNN BETTER A500 +0.013 ACTUAL %IMF 2.52 REA 1.23 RIB FAT 0.36 LMY 64.1%

Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 81’17 RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 61’13

RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 P4085 RED BASIN EXT 45T5 RED BAR-X EVITA 5R

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 4 82 730 1118

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW +6.0 0.0 +50 +81

RFI

Lot 61 comes to you from Alyssa Groves. We work with Groves girls with a few cows at Champion..

62 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.68 REA +0.65 CW +38 FAT -0.009 ACTUAL %IMF REA RIB FAT

LMY

RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 03L Bull BFR 03L I March 29 2023

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RED BASIN EXT 5233 BASIN ROSE 710P RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020

RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795 RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 P4085

Dam: RRED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 82’16 RED BADLANDS NET WORTH 23U RED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 14’11 RED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 95 RED BASIN EXT 45T5

Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 81 631 982 3.90 6.69 -2.03

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +5.0 +1.2 +42 +68 -0.3616

OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

REA

CW

Top 1%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Efficiency bred in with an actual RFI of -2.03 and an EPD for RFI of -0.316. Combine that with Top 1% for marbling and that equals profitability.

63 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.44 REA +0.51 CW +22 FAT -0.004 ACTUAL %IMF 3.83 REA 0.91 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 64.5%

RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 04L Bull BFR 04L I April 05 2023

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RED BASIN EXT 5233 RED BASIN EXT 45T5 BASIN ROSE 710P

Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020

RED BROWN COMMITMENT S7206 RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z RED BROWN MS MAKIN HAY W7901

Dam: RED BENCHMARK DURUBA 75’15 WK DATELINE 7270 RED BENCHMARK DURUBA 07 RED DURUBA BENCHMARK 311 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 8 93 664 1113 4.65 6.59 -1.74

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +3.0 +1.5 +42 +74 -0.1958

OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: DMI

MARB

REA

Top 2%

Top 9%

Top 25%

Great Lean Meat Yield of 64.5% with good marbling and ribeye projections, The RFI tabulations verify the Dry Matter Index EPD of 0.36 being in the Top 2%.

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Bulls sired by RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H

64 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.62 REA +0.50 CW +28 FAT +0.020 ACTUAL %IMF 3.20 REA 1.20 RIB FAT 0.46 LMY 59.4%

BENCHMARK MONTANA 017L Bull BFR 017L I June 16 2023

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RED BASIN EXT 5233 BASIN ROSE 710P RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020

RED BROWN COMMITMENT S7206 RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z RED BROWN MS MAKIN HAY W7901

Dam: BENCHMARK BOTEET 39’15 O C C EMBLAZON 854E BENCHMARK BOTEET 19’13 RED PIE BOTEET 508 RED BASIN EXT 45T5

Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 8 87 695 1051 4.28 6.14 -0.90

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +4.0 +1.2 +42 +73 -0.1858

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

REA

Top 1%

Top 30%

A black / red carrier with Top 1% marbling and a good RFI tabulation,

65 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.47 REA +0.57 CW +40 FAT -0.014 ACTUAL %IMF 2.85 REA 1.06 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 62.7%

RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 018L Bull BFR 018L I June 29 2023

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RED BASIN EXT 5233 BASIN ROSE 710P RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18 RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020

D H D TRAVELER 6807 DMF AMF M1F O C C EMBLAZON 854E DIXIE ERICA OF C H 1019

Dam:BENCHMARK BOTEET 227’13 RED NA RED BARON 019 RED PIE BOTEET 508 RCRA POTEET 9317 RED BASIN EXT 45T5

Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H

PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 10 100 705 1156 4.74 4.70 -5.75

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI -8.0 +5.9 +54 +93 -0.4137

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CW

WW

YW

REA

Top 7%

Top 7%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Cow bull with a terrific F:G and a big minus for RFI.

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REFERENCE SIRE RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H CAA GENOMIC ENHANCED EPDs

CE +5.0 BW -1.1 WW +50 YW +97 CW +28 MARB +0.86

AOD BW 205D 365D PERF

9

80

525 1148

LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E

RED LSF TAKEOVER 9943W RED H2R PROFITBUILDER

RED BROWN MS P707 Sire: RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E

RED LSF HERDBUILDER 1058Y RED TBJR REBELLA 409

RED RAISLAND REBELLA 146-737

RED BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816

RED RIR REBELLO 35L Dam: RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11

RED 5L TRAVLIN EXP 1892-6295 RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984

RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 67

REA +0.39 DOC +20 CBI +299

68H is a bull that developed into a valued piece. Sad to say we lost him this past year. Great phenotype with marbling plus!

4 SONS & GRANDSONS SELL • Avg. BW: 81 lbs • Avg. 205D: 680 lbs.

• Avg. 365D: 1045 lbs

OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING: Top 1% Marbling Top 9% YearlingWeight Top 1% Cdn Bal Index Top 10% BirthWeight Top 1% Milk Top 2% Residual ADG BENCHMARK® ANGUS 28TH ANNUAL BULL SALE 2024

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66 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.90 REA +0.65 CW +35 FAT -0.017 ACTUAL %IMF 5.66 REA 1.03 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 64.3%

RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 12L Bull BFR 12L I April 24 2023 I 2353739

RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E RED TBJR REBELLA 409

Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816

RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11 RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984

CROWFOOT 6004S RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U

RED CROWFOOT BRNDINA 6359S Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 6H RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 31’18 RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 61’13 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 78 625 1067 4.89 5.96 -1.39

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +7.0 -1.5 +56 +107 +0.0889

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CBI

ResADG

Top 1%

Top 1% Top 1%

YW

MILK

BW

REA

WW

Top 3% Top 4% Top 9% Top 10% Top 10%

12L is a bull we used on a few virgin heifers. He checks a few boxes with a nice CE and his calves will Gain and Grade. He will be lacking some condition due to breeding.

67 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.49 REA +0.61 CW +41 FAT -0.049 ACTUAL %IMF 2.48 REA 1.04 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 64.9%

RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 34L Bull BFR 34L I May 07 2023

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RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E RED TBJR REBELLA 409

Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816

RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11 RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984

RED BROWN PHENOMENAL Z7310 RED BROWN BLW FANTASTIC C5959

RED BROWN MS P707 Y6648 Dam: RED BENCHMARK COCOA 1’19 RED BIEBER MAKIN HAY 9913 RED BENCHMARK COCOA 4’17 RED BENCHMARK COCOA 20’15 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 4 83 828 1127 5.16 6.33 +1.85

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 -2.2 +54 +92 +0.4546

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: FAT

BW

MARB

REA

WW

Top 2%

Top 5%

Top 6%

Top 10%

Top 10%

YW Top 15%

Heifer bull with a 5+ lb. ADG. This guy gets alot of things right. We really like the 68H progeny.

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Bulls sired by RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H and RED 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305

68 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.70 REA +0.30 CW +21 FAT +0.010 ACTUAL

RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 35L Bull BFR 35L I May 07 2023

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RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E RED TBJR REBELLA 409

Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816

RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11 RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984

RED BASIN EXT 5233 RED BASIN EXT 45T5 BASIN ROSE 710P Dam: RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 13H RED BENCHMARK ARRIVED 72’16 RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 70’18 RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 61’15 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 3 87 606 1093

CE BW WW YW +1.0 +1.3 +49 +89

RFI

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

MILK

CBI

YW

WW

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Top 25%

35L missed scan date and final weighing for Grow Safe as we had him out with a few heifers.

69 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.58 REA +0.58 CW +28 FAT -0.010 ACTUAL %IMF 3.72 REA 1.19 RIB FAT 0.31 LMY 64.6%

RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 38L Bull BFR 38L I May 09 2023

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RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E RED TBJR REBELLA 409

Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816

RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11 RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984

RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795 RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 P4085 Dam: BENCHMARK BOTEET 14’19 RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z BENCHMARK BOTEET 39’15 BENCHMARK BOTEET 19’13 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 4 79 634 891 5.22 5.26 -0.62

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 -1.6 +53 +94 +0.1491

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

MILK

BW

YW

REA

WW

Top 2%

Top 7%

Top 7%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Top 15%

CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.53 REA +0.44 CW +28 FAT +0.019 ACTUAL %IMF 5.53 REA 1.08 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 64.9%

CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.31 REA +0.61 CW +31 FAT -0.001 ACTUAL %IMF 3.88 REA 1.14 RIB FAT 0.25 LMY 65.9%

RED BENCHMARK FRANCHISE 9L Bull BFR 9L I April 16 2023

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SPUR FRANCHISE 7070 SPUR FRANCHISE OF GARTON H&H IRENE LASS 0135

Sire: RED 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305 RED TR COLT 45 UT806 RED C-BAR ABIGRACE Y11 RED C-BAR & BROWN ABIGRACET714

RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E RED TBJR REBELLA 409 Dam: RED BENCHMARK BOTEET 52J RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z RED BENCHMARK BOTEET 30’17 BENCHMARK BOTEET 227’13 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 77 516 1034 5.03 5.68 -0.49

EPD’S

CE BW WW YW RFI +8.0 -1.4 +60 +111 +0.0331

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: YW

WW

BW

REA

CE

MARB

Top 1%

Top 5%

Top 10%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Top 25%

Heifer bull by Franchise with a ADG over 5 lbs, moderate in stature with a good growth projections.

Heifer bull with a very desirable scan data.

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RED BENCHMARK FRANCHISE 10L Bull BFR 10L I April 17 2023

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SPUR FRANCHISE 7070 SPUR FRANCHISE OF GARTON H&H IRENE LASS 0135

Sire: RED 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305 RED TR COLT 45 UT806 RED C-BAR ABIGRACE Y11 RED C-BAR & BROWN ABIGRACET714

RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E E RED TBJR REBELLA 409 Dam: RED BENCHMARK ANNIE 37J RED BENCHMARK ARRIVED 72’16 RED BENCHMARK ANNIE 53’18 RED BENCHMARK ANNIE 105’15 PERFORMANCE

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G 2 76 567 1013 4.98 6.12

EPD’S

RFI 1.65

CE BW WW YW RFI +6.0 --0.7 +46 +87 0.1951

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

BW

YW

WW

Top 4%

Top 15%

Top 20%

Top 35%

Franchise heifer bull with 5 lb ADG and a very nice scan of LMY 64.9%.

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Bulls sired byRED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J and RED BENCHMARK PLATINUM 83’18

72 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.45 REA +0.86 CW +45 FAT -0.038 ACTUAL %IMF 2.53 REA 1.16 RIB FAT 0.29 LMY 66.3%

RED BENCHMARK PRIME RIB 28L Bull BFR 28L I May 03 2023

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RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D RED LSF SRR PRIME FACTOR 9014G RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045 E7254

Sire: RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J RED BROWN ORACLE B112 RED LSF SRR LARKABA E7602 G9137 RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602

RED GMRA TRILOGY 0226 RED GMRA TESLA 6214 RED GMRA ANGIE ROSE 448 OSF Dam: RED BENCHMARK ESTY 7J RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047 RED BENCHMARK ESTY 33’19 RED BENCHMARK ESTY 73’15 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 2 90 626 1136 5.38 6.33 +2.27

CE BW WW YW RFI +3.0 +2.0 +63 +119 +0.4136

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: REA

YW

`WW

CW

MARB

Top 1%

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 3%

Top 9%

5 plus ADG with a lean meat yield of 66.3% on scan. We like the ribeye on these cattle as muscle and fat determine yield. Lot 72 is from a Tesla 2-year-old.

73 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.57 REA +0.40 CW +29 FAT +0.011 ACTUAL %IMF 3.25 REA 1.07 RIB FAT 0.37 LMY 60.9%

RED BENCHMARK PLATINUM 69L

Bull BFR 69L I JUNE 10 2023 I 2296999 BROWN INCREDABULL Z7277 RED LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C BROWN MS NEW STANDARDA7053

Sire: RED BENCHMARK PLATINUM 83’18 RED DUNN BETTER A500

RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 111’16 RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 31’14

RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795 RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 P4085 Dam: BENCHMARK BOTEET 6’18 O C C EMBLAZON 854E BENCHMARK BOTEET 19’13 RED PIE BOTEET 508 PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI 5 81 614 1064 4.45 5.76 -2.05

CE BW WW YW RFI +9.0 -0.5 +48 +87 -0.1456

OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

CE

BW

Top 3%

Top 10%

Top 15%

Platinum 83’18 is now working for Kurtzweg Farms at Foremost. Lot 73 carries a minus RFI with good marbling.

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Bulls sired by BENCHMARK ASHLAND 135’21

74 CARCASS EPD’S MARB +0.86 REA +0.50 CW +46 FAT +0.024 ACTUAL %IMF 4.21 REA 1.13 RIB FAT 0.33 LMY 63.7%

BENCHMARK ASHLAND 63L

Bull BFR 63L I June 01 2023 I 2345452 G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506

G A R PROPHET BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14 C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903

RED BASIN EXT 5233 RED BASIN EXT 45T5 BASIN ROSE 710P Dam: RED BENCHMARK DURUBA 14’13 RED BASIN CHIEF JOSEPH 2751 RED DURUBA OF BENCHMARK 740 RED DURUBA BENCHMARK 311 BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18

Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 135’21

PERFORMANCE

EPD’S

AOD BW 205D 365D ADG F:G RFI CE BW WW YW RFI 10 90 650 1042 5.40 5.56 +0.20 +2.0 +2.5 +64 +102 +0.0818 OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING: MARB

YW

CW

YW

Top 1%

Top 2%

Top 3%

Top 5%

Big gain at 5.4 lbs on Grow safe with a F:G of 5.56, a black / red carrier, take advantage of his Top 1% marbling projection.

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Seedstock Producer of the Year

Piictured; Valerie and Doug Munton and Joe Epperly, President.

Each year the Beef Improvement Federation accept nominations for “Seedstock Producer of the Year”. From these nominations three finalists are determined. 2023 found Benchmark® Angus among the three finalists. We are proud to be recognized by such a prestigious organization.

The worldwide Beef Improvement Federation is an organization dedicated to advancing and co-ordinating all segments of the beef industry.

The BIF seeks to connect science and industry

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to improve beef cattle genetics. The mission of BIF is to advance the beef industry through genetic improvement with the vision to drive the improvement of efficiency, profitability and sustainability of beef production.

Benchmark® Angus applauds the vision and mission of BIF and we, for over 60 years, have focused on such values. And thus our aged slogan ‘Be sure your cattle measure up – use a Benchmark® bull.’

Be sure to check out BIF at beef improvement.org

Feed Efficiency I think we all know firsthand about feed efficiency. Some of us eat very little and still gain weight. Some of us wish we were inefficient such that we could eat whatever and how much we want and not gain weight. As with mankind, this principal applies clearly with our cattle. Some are efficient and some are not.

We often hear claims by producers that they have and produce efficient cattle. For the most part, this statement is made based solely on the phenotypic appearance of the cattle with no facts or data behind it as they have not actually tested their cattle. That is the dilemma we found ourselves in.

We knew the weights of our weaned calves and our yearling cattle, but we had no idea on how efficient they truly were. We decided to invest in Vytelle SENSE technology to individually test our animals and allow for more data driven decisions. Here at Benchmark, we run approximately 400 cows, we would like to run 440-450 cows on the same land base; producing efficient cattle will allow us to do just that.

Currently, we spend thousands of dollars to feed our calves post-weaning, but our goal is to decrease that cost by at least 10% and wee want to have an improved environmental impact by decreasing methane and manure output.

By measuring and selecting for feed efficient animals, we feel we can accomplish these goals. Research validates the direct correlation between dry matter intake and methane emissions. This means that measuring and selecting for feed efficient cattle is the most scalable way to reduce the amount of methane produced per bound of beef while reducing cost.

The goal as set by the National Beef Strategy is to be 15% more efficient within 5 years. We have a task set out for all of us. Improving the feed efficiency of your herd can result in big savings.

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70 to 75 % of our total feed cost is used for maintenance of our cow herd. A 5% improvement in feed efficiency is considered to have an economic effect 4 times greater than a 5% improvement in average daily gain.

Residual Feed Intake (RFI) or feed efficiency is defined as the difference between an animal’s actual feed intake and its expected feed requirement for maintenance and growth. RFI is the variation in feed intake that remains after the requirements for maintenance and growth have been met. Efficient animals eat less than expected and have a negative or low RFI, while inefficient animals eat more than expected and have a positive or high RFI. Research has indicated that this trait is quite heritable at about 40%.

Dr. John Basarab and collaborating scientists from such countries as Australia, Ireland, Brazil and the US have concluded that selection for efficient RFI cattle will have no effect on growth, carcass yield and quality grade.

You can expect efficient cattle to: • Reduce feed intake at equal weight and ADG • Improve feed to gain ratio by 10-15% • Reduce net energy of maintenance and reduce the carbon footprint of cattle • Reduce feed costs while having no effect on fertility of the cattle The proceeding explanation of feed efficiency EPDs is given by Dr. John Genho of Newogen: FEED EFFICIENCY EPDS Feed Efficiency EPDs attempt to capture an animal’s genetic ability to put on more weight with less feed. While there are many ways to calculate feed efficiency (such as feed conversion ratio and residual average daily gain), an especially useful way is residual feed intake or RFI. RFI is feed intake adjusted for an animal’s weight and gain. An animal that eats more

also tends to be larger and gain more weight. By adjusting these factors out of an animal’s intake measurement, we are able to better understand which animals process feed more efficiently.

We can then select for our typical growth traits (yearling weight, weaning weight, or post wean gain) and at the same time select for intake (in the form of RFI) and know that there is no double counting of an animal’s size.

The RFI EPDs are expressed in actual lbs. of feed an animal will eat per day and is used in comparing one bull to another bull for the predictability of the RFI trait. Let’s say we would expect bull X’s calves to eat 0.65 lbs. more feed per day than the average calf his size, bull Y’s to eat 0.35 lbs. less feed per day than the average calf his size, and bull Z’s to eat 0.42 lbs. less feed than the average calf his size. Based on these numbers we would obviously choose bull Z as a sire.

Single trait selection is always a bad idea. RFI is no exception to this rule.

Selection for RFI should always be done in conjunction with selection for growth. This selection for growth can be done by looking at weaning weight, yearling weight, or post wean gain EPDs. This will allow breeders to select animals that gain the most while consuming the least amount of feed.

This is cutting edge. You will not find this information in many Angus sale books in all of Canada. If you are serious about breeding economical, efficient, profitable cattle, I think you have to take a look. We have to get more efficient while yet producing a product the consumer is wanting and willing to pay for. We have provided the RFI results collected by Vytelle SENSE for your consideration. The actual phenotypic results are the individuals’ actual results on test. The RFI EPDs are a prediction of how the bulls’ progeny will perform with respect to RFI and have been calculated by Dr. Genho.

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Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are the most powerful genetic tool we have for selecting the best animals for your breeding program. EPDs are values that predict how the future progeny of an animal will perform relative to the progeny of other animals in the same breed.

EPDs: • allow breeders to estimate a young animal’s breeding value that animal’s value as a parent • allow a fair comparison of breeding value by removing environmental bias such as climate, feed and special management • the best tool available to compare animals between herds, countries and year of birth • help breeders make informed decisions regarding breeding stock selection by evaluating numerous traits such as #1 Growth Related Traits (WW, YW, CW, Milk, RADG, DMI, F:G) WEANING WEIGHT (WW) Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sires ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to other sires.

YEARLING WEIGHT (YW) Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sires ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to other sires.

MILK Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the milking ability in a sire’s daughters, representing the difference in weaning weights of calves due to the amount of milk produced by their mothers.

CARCASS WEIGHT (CW) is expressed in pounds predicting the differences in the average carcass weight of sires progeny.

RESIDUAL AVERAGE DAILY GAIN (RADG) Expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for post weaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.

DAY MATTER INTAKE (DMI) Expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference transmitting ability for feed intake during post weaning phase, compared to that of other sires.

FEED TO GAIN (F:G) Is the amount of feed ( dry matter) consumed to gain one pound of gain, expressed as a ratio. The average feed conversion ratio is 6.1 to 1. Feed costs are 65- 70% of all costs.

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#2 Reproductive Related Traits (BW, CE, MCE, SC, HPG, Stay) BIRTH WEIGHT (BW) expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to other sires.

CALVING EASE (CE) the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first calf heifers, a higher number indicates a higher probability that his calves will be born unassisted.

MATERNAL CALVING EASE (MCE) Predicting the average calving ease with which a sire’s first calf heifers will calve when compared to daughters of other sires.

SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (SC) Expressed in cm, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to other sires.

HEIFER PREGNANCY (HPG) is a predictor of the percent probability in a bull’s daughter’s ability to conceive and calve as two year olds STAYABILITY (Stay) is the percent probability of daughters staying in production to at least six year of age. #3 Carcass Related Traits (Fat , REA, % IMF) To evaluate seed stock, use EPDs, pedigree and visual assessment. With EPDs, the concept of “intermediate optimums” works best.

Selection for one trait or for extremes generally results in unexpected consequences due to genetic correlations - for example, intense selection for high yearling weight will generally increase birth weight. Successful cattle breeding requires a thoughtful and balanced approach to optimize fertility, growth and carcass merit while improved profitability and efficiency.

With all the data that comes with each bull, I’m sure at times it must be overwhelming. In order to use body composition EPDs of ultrasound data to their full potential, a breeder must have an understanding of the ultrasound terminology.

Several of the ultrasound measurements are comparable to the familiar carcass measurements. The data is simply collected on yearling bulls and heifers instead of market ready steers.

Take a step back from looking at the numbers and become comfortable with the terminology.

RIB FAT An external fat measurement taken between the 12th and 13th rib - the location a carcass would be split into quarters in the cooler reported in inches. Rib fat is the main factor in the USDA Yield Grade Equation.

RIBEYE AREA (REA) An area measurement of the longissimus dorsi, or ribeye muscle - reported in square inches.

This image tends to be the most difficult to collect and requires the most highly skilled interpreting technician. Both the rib fat and ribeye area measurements are taken from the same image.

The REA score is reported as sq. in. per 100lbs. of body weight.

RUMP FAT An external fat measurement taken from an image collected between the hooks and the pins of the animal, reported in inches. The rump fat measurement coupled with the rib fat measurement, is used to determine more accurately the overall external body fat, enhancing the accuracy of predicting percent retail product (PRP). In most cases, an animal will exhibit more fat over the rump than the rib due to physiological process of “laying on fat.” Therefore, more variation is often displayed in the rump fat measurements of a contemporary group than the rib fat. This image is highly repeatable and is the least difficult to collect or interpret.

The Angus Associations, both AAA and CAA have adopted the CUP (Centralized Ultrasound Processing) Program for Ultrasounding Carcass Data and are using this information for formulating Carcass EPDs. This is the 22nd year we have provided ultrasound measurements as taken by certified technicians. We feel it is very important that you, our valued customer, know what is under the hide as that really does determine value. It has been determined through many studies that carcass traits are highly heritable and that feeding has only marginal effect on the resulting carcass - genetics determine carcass quality!

OCTOBER 2024 ANGUS EPD AVERAGES FOR ALL CALVES BORN IN 2023 BLACK ANGUS

CE BW +3.3 +2.0

WW +54

YW +95

Milk +23

CW +43

REA Marb Fat CBI +0.53 +0.47 +0.02 +285

RED ANGUS CE +2.3

BW +1.3

WW +43

YW +74

Milk +24

CW +25

REA Marb Fat CBI +0.41 +0.22 -0.005 +227

INTRAMUSCULAR FAT (%IMF) This measurement determines the amount of fat within the muscle (similar to marbling) and is reported in “%.” This measurement should be collected when cattle are maintaining a high level of nutrition.

The field technician collects four images and the values generated by the interpreting software are averaged for an overall %IMF.

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Increase the value and profitability of your next generation

Selecting for feed efficiency improves profit.

Don’t just make more cattle, make better cattle

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SALES TERMS & CONDITIONS TERMS: The terms of the sale are cash or cheque payable at par to Benchmark Farms Ltd., Lethbridge, AB unless prior arrangements are made with the seller. The right of property shall not pass until full settlement is made.

All arrangements and settlements must be made with Benchmark Farms Ltd. before any cattle will be release.

PURCHASER’S RISK: Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold.

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY: A certificate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer for each animal after settlement is made.

BIDS AND BIDDING: Sale bidding opens: November 28th at 12pm MST. Sale bidding soft closes: November 30th at 7pm MST. During the Racehorse Style soft close extended bidding always follow the clock of remaining time left to bid.

SHIPPING: Assistance will be given in making shipment after the sale but no risk is assumed by the seller. Expenses incurred are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Purchasers are requested to furnish shipping instructions when making settlement. Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the buyer, including duty, brokerage fees, etc.

ACCIDENTS: Although every precaution will be taken too ensure the safety of visitors to the ranch, the owners do not assume any responsibility or liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of any unforeseen incidents resulting damage or loss of property.

BREEDER’S GUARANTEE: Everything possible has been done to assure that every bull in this sale will be a breeder. Taber Cattle Clinic semen tested and physically evaluated every bull.

However, should a problem arise, please inform the seller so further arrangements may be made.

Semen Interest Retained Benchmark® Angus retains a one-third semen interest in every bull selling.

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