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Saturday, Sept
Calmar, Alberta
prospect steer & heifer sale
schedule
Saturday, Sept 23, 2017
OPEN HOUSE
Noon-5pm SUPPER
5pm-6pm SALE 6:30pm Drinks and Social To Follow
Terms And Conditions All lots will be sold under the terms and conditions of auctioneer Corey Lawrence of the Thorsby Stockyards Inc. Errors All announcements from the block, written or oral will supersede any written material in this catalogue.
Catalog/Photography by Top Stock
U.S Exchange American money will be accepted at the current rate of exchange sale day, and will be announced prior to sale. Insurance We strongly recommend that insurance is purchased for the full value of any animals that will be staying at Hiller Hay Farms past the day of sale. Delivery All animals must be removed from Hiller Hay Farms by Oct 1st 2017, unless arrangements between buyer and seller have been made. We will assist in delivery to central locations or help make other arrangements to get your purchase home. Health All animals in the sale have met all necessary health requirements.
Colours Of Fall Sale Information Auctioneer Corey Lawrence Ringmen Rod Macleod Dwayne Durie Dave Fluker Sale Day Phones Doug Hiller Wyatt Hiller Jordan Buba Kelly Smith-Fraser Dwayne Martin Ty Dietrich Andie Hadway Jakob Meinczinger Ellen Jabs
780.991.8136 780.991.8966 780.818.4047 403.598.4323 780.940.3510 780.385.0030 403.586.4929 780.898.3361 780.221.2812
780.940.6301 403.540.7986 780.208.2049 780.777.0891
Online Viewing/Bidding available through DLMS
Thank You Thank You to our fantastic crew for all their hard work and effort these past few months preparing for the sale. From halter breaking to yard work and everything in between, we couldnt’t have got it done without the help of all of you! Ellen, Carleigh, Monika, Tina, Dwayne, Ty, Andie, Shania, Jakob, Trinity and Levi. Thanks again for everything! Directions From Queen Elizabeth 2 Hwy, Take Hwy 19 (Nisku Overpass) west on Hwy 19 to Devon (Hwy 60) corner. Cross hwy and continue west 7.5 KM through ravine past Rge Rd. 271. Yard is on north side of the road before 4 Way stop (Rge Rd. 272). Camping is available at the farm. GPS address 27158 Township Road 504 Leduc County, AB
welcome to the second annual colours of fall We welcome you to join us again at Hiller Hay Farms this fall for our second annual prospect steer & heifer sale. After having such a great turn out last year we are very excited to invite you back again for this years sale.
in loving memory of show momma
Elaine
First and foremost we would like to thank all of our buyers from last years sale, both repeat and new. With last years calves finding new homes in 4 provinces and 2 states, this spring/summer was full of accomplishments and success at 4-H, Junior, and prospect shows across western Canada and the United States. Along with Jordan Buba and Nuhaven Cattle Co. we are also very excited to be working with a number of new consignors who are all past customers and good friends of Hiller Hay Farms. Dwayne Martin and family of Martin Cattle Services, Ty Dietrich of Redrich Red Angus, Jakob Meinczinger of Diamond Nine Shorthorns, Andie Hadway of Westway Farms, and Ellen Jabs who has been a part of our operation for a number of years. Bringing in calves from different programs has brought together a very diverse and unique group of calves that are sure to impress whether you are looking for your next prospect or 4-H project. We look forward to seeing you September 23rd at the farm!
Sincerely,
Wyatt Hiller Hiller Hay Farms
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2017 COLOURS OF FALL Every year we are excited to see what the Speckle cows in the in the herd produce to new matings, and This year Roxy hit out of the park with this Fu Man Chu! Paisley is deep sided and long spined with a sweet clean front end, she is sure to go on and do big things in the show ring but also has the maternal qualities and unique pedigree to back up the banners for years to come in your cow herd.
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HHF Paisley 9E Fu Man Chu DAM Roxy (Speckle Park x Simm) DOB February 2, 2017 SIRE
Fu Man Chu, Sire
2017 COLOURS OF FALL Layla has stood out among the heifers since day one, This being our second calf crop breeding Italian Stallion we have been very impressed with the quality of females he leaves behind and Layla is a testament to that! She is a powerful heifer, soft made with a big top and wicked hair. If you’re looking for an elite show heifer prospect for next spring be sure to circle this one in your catalogue.
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HHF Layla 19E Italian Stallion DAM 7710 (Maine x Angus) DOB February 19, 2017 SIRE
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HHF Maya 18E
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MRC Hammer 455C DAM Rayel (Simm x Angus) DOB February 18, 2017 SIRE
This was the first calf crop for Hammer 455C who we purchased from M&R Cattle Co. As our heifer bull for last years breeding, we were very excited to see what he could do in the heifer pen with his American Simmental outcross pedigree. What we didn’t expect was he would have 4 calves make the sale! Maya is a soggy, soft made heifer with lots of middle. She has a great temperament and will certainly turn into a great cow.
HHF Nora 12E Ruffneck DAM 9370 DOB February 15, 2017 SIRE
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Nora is an absolute sweetheart of a heifer. She has an awesome personality and attitude! This mating with 9370 just continues to click as her last 2 Ruffneck calves have been our high selling Speckle steers the past 2 falls. Both “Stout” and “Tank” have been bought by Tell Calvert from Drayton Valley, AB. He has had plenty of success from the past 2 springs both in 4-H and dozens of jackpot shows. Much like her brothers before her Nora will not go unnoticed in the ring.
HHF Diva 27E
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Ruffneck DAM 4971A DOB March 2, 2017 SIRE
Diva has been a pasture favourite around here all summer. She just keeps looking better and better every time we go through the calves. She is another Ruffneck daughter that is sure to go on to make a great female project for someone and become a stand out cow in there herd down the road.
HHF Demi 25E Ruffneck DAM 9626 (Maine x Angus) DOB March 1, 2017 SIRE
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Demi is a powerful heifer with the style to compete in the ring and go on to perform in the herd. Last year her full sister “Mojo” was sold to Sage Turato of Taber, AB where she went on to have a very successful 4-H campaign both within her club and at southern Alberta regional female shows.
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HHF iSexy 24E
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Italian Stallion DAM Extra Sexy (Speckle Park x Simm) DOB March 1, 2017 SIRE
iSexy goes back to Wyatt’s foundation Speckle Park cow U Sexy Thing Of MX 15U who has produced numerous females who we have retained in the herd such as Extra Sexy, All these females have deep maternal qualitys and continue to pass that down to the next generation and with this Italian Stallion mating iSexy puts it all together in a really cool package that could turn some heads next spring.
HHF Peyton 30E MRC Hammer 455C DAM Pippa (Shorthorn x Simm) DOB March 5, 2017 SIRE
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Peyton is a deep capacious heifer. With her Simmental pedigree and that shot of Shorthorn for some colour she is sure to make a cow you can go out and breed any way you want. She also has a great personality and would make a great heifer for a novice showman.
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HHF Jade 10E
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MRC Hammer 455C DAM Twyla (Ruffneck x Simm/Angus) DOB February 13, 2017 SIRE
Another Hammer heifer, this time out of a first calf Ruffneck daughter. Jade does not disappoint. She is long bodied and deep sided with the added power of her Simmental pedigree. She loves everything about being a show heifer and would be a great female for any level of showman.
Jord’s Eve 79E Jigsaw DAM 79Y (Shorthorn) DOB February 3, 2017 SIRE
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Eve was a stand out from birth. The Jigsaw mating really clicked on this big volume shorthorn cow. Soft made and long bodied describes this heifer. She will surely be competitive next spring – Don’t miss out on this cool blue! CONSIGNED BY JORDAN BUBA.
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Jord’s Annie 72E Ruffneck DAM 72Y (Shorthorn) DOB February 26, 2017 SIRE
Teaming up with the Hiller’s, one thing I was very excited about was seeing how Ruffneck would work on my Shorthorn cow herd. Annie is proof that Ruffneck can truly cover a wide variety and types of cows and still make it click. Annie is a super stylish heifer who will surely succeed in the ring for her new owner. CONSIGNED BY JORDAN BUBA.
Jord’s Della 10E Dakota Gold DAM 10A (Shorthorn) DOB March 2, 2017 SIRE
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Della is a very cool heifer with a sweet hip, clean front, and wide top. These Dakota Gold calves always have a very eye catching style and Della is no exception! CONSIGNED BY JORDAN BUBA.
2017 COLOURS OF FALL Rock is a super stylish Ruffneck son with big hip, wide top, and lots of middle. His full brother “Tony” sold to Elizabeth Brady of Hanna, AB in last years sale and had plenty of success throughout the spring at numerous jackpot shows as well as her 4-H.
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HHF Rock 5E Ruffneck DAM 56T DOB February 1, 2017 SIRE
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HHF Bruno 23E Ruffneck DAM Bella (Hereford x Simm) DOB March 1, 2017 SIRE
Bruno has been one of our favourite steers since day one. He has He is built just right, smooth shouldered, with a good top and deep quarter. With appealing marking and awesome hair to top it all of he will make be a contender next spring.
HHF Luxor 29E Walks Alone DAM Lexie (Simm x Angus) DOB March 5, 2017 SIRE
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Super long, goosey necked and big hipped with great hair that everyone loves to play with. This Walks alone steer has lots of potential to succeed next year in the ring.
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HHF Knox 26E
Bleedin Purple DAM #22 (Simm x Angus) DOB March 1, 2017 SIRE
Knox is a cool calf in a well put together package out of a no miss AI cow, who seems to click on anything we breed here. He’s deep quartered and wide topped with smooth shoulders and a jet front end.
HHF Boss 11E Kingpin DAM YR Primadonna 516C DOB February 5, 2017 SIRE
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Boss is out of purebred Simmental bull Kingpin and a purebred Simmental heifer Wyatt bought from Yellow Rose Cattle Co. For a first calf heifer, she has done a tremendous job on Boss. He has lots of middle and great top. He is sure to be an easy feeding steer and, with a nice temperament, would make a fun steer project for a novice showman.
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HHF Buzz 21E One & Only DAM 948Z (Maine x Angus) DOB February 20, 2017 SIRE
Buzz is a nice made blaze face calf, he has lots of depth and muscle with a big hip. He will certainly turn heads with his chrome!
HHF Theo 3E MR NLC Upgrade U8676 DAM Rock Candy (Eye Candy x Limo/Angus) DOB February 1, 2017 SIRE
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Theo is a thick and powerful steer with plenty of style. Out of Purebred Simmnetal bull Upgrade and one of our never miss AI cows Rock Candy who we purchased from Cole Payne of Lloydminster, AB. Her last 2 heifer calves have been some of our highest sellers going to Kord Phillips of Waskatenau, AB and Brandon Fraser of Cochrane, AB.
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MR NLC Upgrade U8676 DAM SC Blossom 01X (Monopoly x Maine/Angus) DOB Feb 6, 2017 SIRE
Another Upgrade son, out of a Monopoly Daughter Wyatt bought from the Serhienko Family in SK. She was the 2010 Reserve Champion Maintainer Female at Canadian Western Agribition. Deep, soggy and easy keeping describes this guy.
HHF Hugo 22E Ruffneck DAM 2900A (Hereford x Simm) DOB February 25, 2017 SIRE
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Hugo is a soft made, well put together steer with great hair, like all the Ruffneck calves he will be an easy feeder and has a good temperament perfect for a younger or novice showman.
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thank you to last year's buyers
Colby Borys – Thorsby, AB Josh Borys – Thorsby, AB Elizabeth Brady – Hanna, AB Jayden Calvert – Drayton Valley, AB Tell Calvert – Drayton Valley, AB Rehbecca Carstairs – Calmar, AB T&G Cattle Co. – Estevan, SK Brandon Fraser – Cochrane, AB Arnie Gable – Calmar, AB Jason Goodfellow – Neilburg, SK Luke Haggart – Onoway, AB Evan Jamieson – Dalemead, AB Craig Keller – Leduc, AB Todd Knupp – Weyburn, SK Kohl Kramer – Arthur, NE Lakeland College Stockmens Club – Vermillion, AB
congratulations
on your many successes Tyler McMurray – Rockyview, AB Jakob Meinczinger – Alsike, AB Brett Mitchell – Sexsmith, AB Miller Show Cattle – Cremona, AB Ken Rogers – Drayton Valley, AB Barry Schram – Bruderheim, AB Andy Shewchuk – Binscarth, MB Guy Smith – Blair, OK Deanna Thimer – Gibbons, AB Tyler Thimer – Gibbons, AB Karsen Trynchuk – Myrnam, AB Laurel Trynchuk – Myrnam, AB Seth Trynchuk – Myrnam, AB Katey Tufty – Sturgeon County, AB Sage Turato – Taber, AB Lane Wedman – Leduc, AB Tate Wedman – Leduc, AB Teah Wedman – Leduc, AB Robyn Young – Sturgeon County, AB Tyler Young – Sturgeon County, AB Shelley Zydek – Leduc, AB
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HHF Chibs 20E Ruffneck DAM WFL Black Jenny 1109Y DOB February 19, 2017 SIRE
Chibs is a powerful steer full of performance, out of Purebred Simmental cow we purchased from Westway Farms and Ruffneck. This guy should feed nice and finish out well. If your looking for a big 4-H payday this is your calf.
HHF King 28E I-80 DAM Cinderella (Speckle Park x Simm) DOB March 3, 2017 SIRE
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King is Ellen’s first calf here at Hiller Hay Farms we gave her pick of the heifer pen 2 years ago and she chose Cinderella and decided to breed her to the popular Maine club calf sire I-80. King is a stylish sweet fronted speckle calf with a lot of potential and a great personality. CONSIGNED BY ELLEN JABS.
2017 COLOURS OF FALL One of the youngest steers in the offering but may have the most potential. A really cool put together calf with tons of style, chisel fronted, big topped and great hip. If you’re looking for a summer steer or a Stampede contender this could be your ticket.
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HHF Lotto 42E Ruffneck DAM 1700 (Angus x Maine) DOB April 3, 2017 SIRE
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HHF Eli 31E BISS Element 79 DAM 101X (Simm x Angus) DOB February 20, 2017 SIRE
Eli is a stylish big blue steer. He is a son of Jordan Buba's 2013 National Champion Shorthorn Bull Element 79. He has a great temperament and would be a good fun steer for any level of showman.
Jord’s Rhett 87E MRC Hammer 455C DAM 87C (Shorthorn) DOB February 19, 2017 SIRE
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Rhett is a nice calf in a cool blue package. Lots of middle, good topped, and good hair will sure to make him fun to play with come spring. CONSIGNED BY JORDAN BUBA.
2017 COLOURS OF FALL R uffneck is out of our foundation Speckle Park cow, Starbank Skyglow 79S, from Jason and Sara Goodfellow of Notta Ranch. Jason and Sara later became partners with us, purchasing half interest in Ruffneck. We displayed him in Denver in January of 2013 and developed lots of interest across North America. With multiple breeding seasons now under his belt, he has raised many champions across Western Canada and the progeny we have kept in-herd continue impress and prove his worth. Extra style, shape, length and extreme hair, That’s what his calves will be known for and of course that speckle colour bonus. His calves just flat out work! Whether you are looking for that next show steer, maternal female or high quality cutting carcass, his progeny have proven they can meet all those demands. H e has clicked on a variety of cows and he never skips a beat. We are very proud to have him as an established sire within our herd and are able to bring forth these great genetics we have on offer today. *SEMEN IS U.S AND AUSTRALIAN QUALIFIED
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HHF Ruffneck Semen Packages Eye Candy DAM Star Bank Skyglow 79S DOB March 16, 2012 BW 88 lbs. SIRE
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2017 COLOURS OF FALL Envy is out of a moderate good uddered no miss cow. Envy is deep sided and attractive in her type. She will catch some looks in the ring and has some maternal power to stick around as a cow. CONSIGNED BY MARTIN CATTLE SERVICES.
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Envy 707E Bandwagon DAM Simple Math DOB February 21, 2017 SIRE
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Creed 702E
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Italian Stallion DAM Simmental DOB February 5, 2017 SIRE
Creed has been a standout since day one. If you're looking for a stout, sound, good haired steer in a easy feeding package, Creed is your guy. CONSIGNED BY MARTIN CATTLE SERVICES.
Fubar 706E Fu Man Chu DAM Sippin’ Whiskey DOB February 13, 2017 SIRE
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If you're wanting a steer that'll give some pounds and still have that look to turn some heads, Fubar is the one you've been looking for. CONSIGNED BY MARTIN CATTLE SERVICES.
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ANDI Georgia 721E LFE Commissioner 811Z DAM DF Godiva 10U DOB January 22, 2017 SIRE
ANDI Gene 705E DOB
Here are two full sib ET heifers that are 1/2 Shorthorn, 1/2 Simmental. Their dam, DF Godiva 10U, is a cow I own with Jordan Buba that has done an awesome job producing offspring. Godiva is the mother of BISS Element 79, the 2013 National Champion Shorthorn bull Jordan showed. The heifers sire is LFE Commissioner, a powerful black Simmental bull from the LFE program. I was fortunate enough to put these eggs in and I got these two peas in a pod. These two attractive blues are very special and If you’re looking for a show heifer they have loads of potential, And will go on to make cornerstone cows in any herd. Good haired, deep bellied, nice topped and attractive, these blues will do big things for their new owners. CONSIGNED BY ANDIE HADWAY.
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2017 COLOURS OF FALL 25 LFE Commissioner 811Z was the high selling bull from the 2014 Lewis Farms Bull Sale. The muscle, stoutness, natural dimension, length and overall power blended with the maternal qualities of DF Godiva 10U is resulting in a no-miss mating. As seen in the quality represented by Andie Hadway’s heifers these embryos will leave you with highly desirable maternal females or powerful bull calves that may just become your next herd sire or steer prospect – Not to mention that highly sought after blue colour! CONSIGNED BY JORDAN BUBA & ANDIE HADWAY.
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LFE Commissioner 811Z DAM DF Godiva 10U
GUARANTEEING 1 PREGNANCY PER LOT, EMBRYOS ARE USA EXPORTABLE
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DNS Brok’er 104E Alta Cedar Signature 119N DAM KCSF Love Me Like You Do 01C DOB February 20, 2017 SIRE
Brok’er is a purebred Shorthorn steer who is very quiet and passive. He has a nice heavy hair coat with unique colouring. Brok’er has a good length of spine that nicely extends into his neck. He has great potential to gain and grow into a nice 4-H prospect. CONSIGNED BY DIAMOND NINE SHORTHORNS.
Redrich Raven 97E Ruffneck DAM Redrich 97X DOB February 17, 2017 SIRE
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Raven has been the type of heifer from a young age that always caught your eye. She is extremely fancy in her feminine make-up and is super long spined to go with her natural muscling. She has your typical Ruffy temperament and hair. She would make a great junior project. CONSIGNED BY REDRICH RED ANGUS.
2017 COLOURS OF FALL Watching this calf develop over the summer has been exciting; since he was born he has had a presence about him. He is a big thick calf that we feel will do well in the ring. His dam is a young cow that we are expecting big things out of, and have kept many replacements off his grand dam. CONSIGNED BY NUHAVEN CATTLE CO.
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NUH 317 I-80 DAM DAG 317A (Big Jake) DOB March 12, 2017 SIRE
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NUH 319 QE2 DAM DAG 319A (Big Jake) DOB March 18, 2017 SIRE
319 is a calf that has had our eye since early in the spring. He is sired by QE2, an I-80 son that we raised and are currently walking. 319 has the eye appeal, style and hair that makes a contender. CONSIGNED BY NU-HAVEN CATTLE CO.
NUH 205 I-67 DAM NUH 205Z (Man Power) DOB March 13, 2017 SIRE
This spring we sold a full sibling brother to one of our longstanding bull customers. The Man Power female that this steer is off of is one of our favorite cows, she is a deep bodied cow and goes back a club calf sire, Foreplay, on the bottom side. CONSIGNED BY NU-HAVEN CATTLE CO.
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NUH 350
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Ruffneck DAM NUH 350Z (Big Jake) DOB March 18, 2017 SIRE
350 has been a calf that we have kept our eyes on all year. He is off a young cow that we are really excited about. She is out of a favorite female line of ours, that are the deep bodied, broody cows. CONSIGNED BY NU-HAVEN CATTLE CO.
NUH 406 No Worries DAM NUH 406P DOB March 8, 2017 SIRE
406 is off a first calf heifer that goes back to Monopoly. We were really excited to use No Worries on some of our heifers and second calvers last year and this calf was a favorite from the beginning. He has the flash and eye appeal for the ring. CONSIGNED BY NU-HAVEN CATTLE CO.
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2017 COLOURS OF FALL 230E is a heifer that we think will have a great career in the show ring and will go on to be a great momma. The 2016 full sibling bull to this heifer was sold to a purebred Maine-Anjou breeder. She is ¾ Maine heifer that will be registered. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS HEIFER WILL GO TOWARDS THE GARY D. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED ANNUALLY AT THE SUMMER SYNERGY SHOW.
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NUH 230E I-67 DAM NUH 230Z (Final Draft) DOB March 3, 2017 SIRE
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NUH 34E
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I-80 DAM NUH 34X (150 Son) DOB March 4, 2017 SIRE
NUH 34X has been a great performing cow at NuHaven. We have retained her last two calves within our herd as replacements. 34E has the same style as her momma. 34E will be eligible for the Maine-Tainer classes. CONSIGNED BY NU-HAVEN CATTLE CO.
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prospect steer & heifer sale