Spring 2015 Beef Trends

BEEF TRENDS SPRING 2015

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF ACCELERATED GENETICS ®

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Artificial Insemination Increases Profits

Create & Capture Superior Calf Value

BEEF

TRENDS

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FEATURES

Page 17 Developing Replacements By: Troy Smith

Page 18 A.I. Increases Profits By: Robert Wells

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Angus Sires..............................4-13 014AN00351 Thunderbird...............6 014AN00377 Ten X.........................5 014AN00387 Final Solution.............6 014AN00390 Upfront.....................10 014AN00394 None Better............. 11 014AN00397 Sandhills..................10 014AN00399 Bullseye...................12 014AN00404 Next Step...................8 014AN00406 Registry...................12 014AN00414 Lightning..................10 014AN00420 Open Range............ 11 014AN00422 Discovery...................5 014AN00425 Ten Gauge.................4 014AN00426 Charlo........................9 014AN00430 Sensation..................4 014AN00432 Wind Star...................8 014AN00438 Fortunate Son..........12 014AN00439 Index..........................7 A.I. PROVEN CALVING EASE PERFORMANCE MATERNAL CARCASS

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Page 20 Create & Capture Superior Calf Value By: Tom Brink

Angus Sires (cont.)...................4-13 014AN00440 Guinness...................9 014AN00441 Double XL..................7 014AN00443 1175......................... 11

Red Angus Sires..........................16 014AR02028 Conquest.................16 014AR02068 Stetson....................16 Red Angus EPDs...........................16

New Acquisition Sires............14-15 014AN00444 Affirm.......................14 014AN00445 Beacon....................14 014AN00446 Oahe Dam...............14 014AN00447 Banker.....................14 014AN00448 Destination..............14 014AN00449 Visionary..................14 014AR02077 Right On..................15 014AR02078 Duplex.....................15 014HP01031 McEwen...................15 014HP01032 Sensation 2504.......15 014HP01033 Champ.....................15 014HP01034 Sure Bet..................15

Hereford Sires..............................19 014HP01030 Built Tuff...................19 014HH00108 Time’s A Wastin’......19 Hereford EPDs..............................19

A.I. PROVEN The value of A.I. offers to you proven sires who have been sampled in many programs.

You can use these bulls with confidence to accomplish your breeding objectives. The sires who have earned this distinction have met the following criteria: CALVING EASE: 100 progeny in 5 herds are in the top one-third of the breed for Calving Ease Direct.

PERFORMANCE: 100 progeny in 10 herds for both weaning and yearling weight.

MATERNAL: 50 daughters in 5 herds.

CARCASS: 50 progeny in 5 herds and/or 100 progeny in 10 herds for ultrasound.

Simmental Sires..........................22 014SM03076 Integrate..................22 014SM03082 Top Ten....................22 Simmental EPDs...........................22 Beef Representatives..................23

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ANGUS

A A R TEN GAUGE 1501

014AN00425

AAA Reg#: 17049149

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551

Tattoo: 1501 Born: 02/05/2011 Birth Wt: 61 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 752 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1437 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2265 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 55.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 40.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

B BAR I87 ALLIANCE 2017 A A R CLOVA PRIDE 9549 A A R CLOVA PRIDE 3016

A A R Ten Gauge 1501

Spring 2015 Progeny Evaluation Trait Average Large Frame Size Muscling Heavy Capacity Deep Sickled Rear Leg Tight Sheath Scrotal Size Large Udder Cap. Shallow Teat Size Small

Arntzen Angus Ranch, MT | Wheeler Mountain Ranch, MT | M R Angus, WY

One of the first proven sons of Ten X to enter AI. He is a moderate framed, sound­footed bull with a big top and square hip.

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD 10

.4

68 123

.30

.3 1.10 23

17.0 11

21

0

36

ACC .63 .77 .67 .58

.42

.61 .68

.54

.18

.15

.22

0

.42 .28

30

10

10

25

.79

11

8.9

9

%

15

25

5

2

3

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

.5

$EN

CW MARB RE

.4 ­13.31 36

23

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.68

.10

.028

0

8

.31

.42

.34

.35

0

3

30

20

29

.45

.39

.011

$F

$G

$B

56.57 86.83 30.29 104.17 10

2

20

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

SITZ SENSATION 693A

014AN00430

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551 GDAR GAME DAY 449 SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 13Y SITZ BARBARAMERE NELL 24W

AAA Reg#: 17470735

Tattoo: 693A Born: 01/23/2013 Birth Wt: 68 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 907 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1435 lbs.

Current Wt: 1687 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 54.2 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 43.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Sitz Sensation 693A

Sitz Angus, MT | Accelerated Genetics, WI

The next Sensation in the Angus breed!

Sensation was a standout in the 2014 Sitz Angus Bull Sale.

Sitz Sensation 693A

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH

4

EPD 17 ­2.8 67 120

.19

.5 1.85 10

15.0 14

27

0

16

ACC .38 .44 .34 .36

.36

.36 .47

.21

.15

.22

0

.35 .24

15

4

25

8.9

9

23

%

1

2

5

3

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.31

4 .18

.5

.79

11

$EN

CW MARB RE

.1 ­16.39 57

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

1.07

.83

.057

0

0

.21

.34

.28

.32

0

0

4

3

10

29

.45

.39 .011

$F

$G

$B

69.80 71.58 41.76 126.92 1

5

15

2

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

AAA Reg#: 15719841 ASA Reg#: 2566684

S A F FOCUS OF E R MYTTY IN FOCUS MYTTY COUNTESS 906 S A V ADAPTOR 2213 A A R LADY KELTON 5551 H S A F LADY KELTON 504B

Tattoo: 7008 Born: 02/09/2007 Birth Wt: 78 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 755 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1344 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2501 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 56.3 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 44.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

ANGUS

A A R TEN X 7008 S A

014AN00377

Son: 014AN00441 M A R Double XL 320

A.I. PROVEN CALVING EASE PERFORMANCE

Spring 2015 Progeny Evaluation Trait Average Large Frame Size Muscling Heavy Deep Capacity Rear Leg Sickled Sheath Tight Large Scrotal Size Udder Cap. Shallow Teat Size Small

MATERNAL CARCASS

Arntzen Angus Ranch, MT | Bodner Angus, MT | Stein Angus Acres, MT Rollin Rock Angus, MT

The sire you have been searching for!

Ten X offers calving ease, performance, carcass merit, $Values and an outcross pedigree.

Daughter: Deer Valley Farm, TN

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH $EN CW MARB RE EPD

9

.5

68 131

.24

.5 1.58 15

14.0

8

20

136

27

ACC .92 .97 .95 .93

.68

.94 .94

.90

.54

.54

.67

27

.70 .72

%

20

25

5

1

15

10

35

15

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

.79

11

8.9

.5

.4 5.31 73 25

9

23

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

1.44

.82

.008

8

3,432

.47

.57

.53

.51

5

1210

1

1

10

29

.45

$F

$G

$B

72.76 85.68 51.89 146.64 1

2

2

1

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

.39 .011

V A R DISCOVERY 2240

014AN00422

AAA Reg#: 17262835

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551 SITZ UPWARD 307R DEER VALLEY RITA 0308 G A R OBJECTIVE 2345

Tattoo: 2240 Born: 03/06/2012 Birth Wt: 78 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 788 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1310 lbs.

Current Wt: 2297 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 53.5 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 42.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Sire: 014AN00377 Ten X

Vintage Angus Ranch, CA | 44 Farms, TX

Discovery was the lead off and high selling bull of the 2013 Vintage Angus Ranch Bull Sale, CA. Discovery was one of the most widely sampled young sires in the industry in 2014.

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD 13

.8

76 144

.26

.5 2.19 20

17.0 12

31

0

ACC .43 .46 .35 .38

.41

.42 .51

0

%

4

30

1

1

10

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

.5

8

$EN

CW MARB RE

.2 ­28.34 72

.39 .27

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

1.50

.74

.026

0

0

.32

0

0

.38

.23

.17

.24

.26

.35

.32

1

20

10

15

10

1

1

15

.79

11

8.9

9

23

29

.45

.39 .011

$F

$G

$B

74.24 100.70 50.17 144.18 1

1

3

1

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

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ANGUS

S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061

014AN00351

AAA Reg#: 16396499 ASA Reg#: 2637074

SITZ TRAVELER 8180 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 S A V BISMARCK 5682 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 S A V EMBLYNETTE 4408

Tattoo: 9061 Born: 02/26/2009 Birth Wt: 66 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 944 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1408 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2483 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 57.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 43.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Daughter: Double R Bar Ranch, IN

A.I. PROVEN CALVING EASE PERFORMANCE

Spring 2015 Progeny Evaluation Trait Average Large Frame Size Muscling Heavy Deep Capacity Rear Leg Sickled Tight Sheath Scrotal Size Large Udder Cap. Shallow Teat Size Small

MATERNAL CARCASS

Schaff Angus Valley, ND | Double R Bar Ranch, IN

Thunderbird is a high accuracy, proven calving ease sire that you can use with confidence.

Thunderbird will add muscle, length of body and width to his progeny.

Son: Double R Bar Ranch, IN

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD

8

­.1

71 120

.18

.3

.07

20

12.0 12

16

99

83

ACC .83 .93 .89 .84

.51

.83 .82

.73

.24

.48

.58

46

.54 .45

20

30

15

11

8.9

9

%

25

20

3

3

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

.5

.79

$EN

CW MARB RE

.4 ­11.87 28 .38

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.84

.30

.049

0

506

.49

.44

.43

0

194

.39

.011

10 23

29

.45

$F

$G

$B

51.54 68.61 36.22 86.99 15

10

25

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

CONNEALY FINAL SOLUTION

014AN00387

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 CONNEALY ANSWER 71 EURO REEKA OF CONANGA 3539 CONNEALY DANNY BOY ESTE OF CONANGA 364 ESTHERA OF CONANGA 842

AAA Reg#: 16447791 ASA Reg#: 2739859

Tattoo: 9449 Born: 02/03/2009 Birth Wt: 75 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 847 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1393 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2265 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 56.3 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 44.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Daughter: Grand Champion Female 2012 American Royal

A.I. PROVEN CALVING EASE

Spring 2015 Progeny Evaluation Trait Average Large Frame Size Heavy Muscling Capacity Deep Rear Leg Sickled Tight Sheath Scrotal Size Large Udder Cap. Shallow Small Teat Size

PERFORMANCE CARCASS

Connealy Angus Ranch, NE | Cherry Knoll Farm, Inc., PA | Accelerated Genetics, WI

Final Solution is your answer for a proven calving ease sire.

His sons were one of the high selling sire groups at Connealy Angus. Daughters won major shows across the country.

Daughter: Cherry Knoll Farm, PA

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD

6

7

CW MARB RE

62 115

.14

.4 1.39

6

13.0

6

35

18

49

ACC .81 .91 .87 .82

.59

.82 .83

.69

.20

.29

.37

6

.45 .26

10

2

20

9

23

29

%

35

AVG

5

1.2

$EN

1.7

15

5

49

86

15 .18

.5

.79

11

8.9

.1 ­37.49 42 .45

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.41

.98

.019

6

411

.54

.50

.49

1

140

3 .45

.39

$G

$B

53.21 60.82 32.30 96.13 10

.011

$F

15

30

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

AAA Reg#: 17513381 ASA Reg#: 2929203

G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 G A R INGENUITY G A R OBJECTIVE 1067 CONNEALY ONWARD SANDPOINT BLACKBIRD 8809 RIVERBEND BLACKBIRD 4301

Tattoo: 3282 Born: 04/01/2013 Birth Wt: 77 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 638 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1211 lbs.

Current Wt: 1789 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 53.5 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 35.5 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

ANGUS

V A R INDEX 3282

014AN00439

Dam: Sandpoint Blackbird 8809

Vintage Angus Ranch, CA | 44 Farms, TX | Ray Mar Farms, CA

Index was the featured and high selling bull at the 2014 Vintage Angus Ranch Bull Sale, CA. Analysis of his data places him among the breed's elite sires for pre­weaning growth, post­weaning gain and maternal strength.

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD

9

68 116

.18

.3

.40

15

9.0

10

38

0

41

ACC .34 .38 .31 .33

.33

.39 .49

.33

.17

.14

.20

0

.31 .19

35

1

9

23

%

20

AVG

5

2.0

1.7

5

5

49

86

35 .18

.5

.79

11

8.9

$EN

CW MARB RE

.5 ­39.21 55

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

1.33 1.27 .015

0

0

.24

.35

.29

0

0

5

1

1

29

.45

.39

.33

$F

$G

$B

64.14 64.90 57.18 140.64 3

10

1

1

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

.011

M A R DOUBLE XL 320

014AN00441

AAA Reg#: 17612134

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551 HYLINE RIGHT TIME 338 CAR MISS AMY 591 CAR MISS AMY 121

Tattoo: 320 Born: 01/29/2013 Birth Wt: 84 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 876 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1423 lbs.

Current Wt: 1800 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 55.5 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 45.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Montana Ranch LLC, MT

Double XL has the phenotype you have been searching for in a Ten X son.

He is an impressive individual that is fluid in his movements and offers lots of length, width and muscle in a very eye appealing package.

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH $EN CW MARB RE EPD 10

.8

60 111

.20

.3 1.22 12

13.0

9

23

0

30

ACC .33 .38 .30 .33

.36

.36 .41

.20

.16

.23

0

.35 .24

%

15

30

20

10

35

25

20

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

0.18

0.5 0.79 11

8.9

.31

9

23

.4 ­9.19 61

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.79

.67

.027

0

0

.21

.33

.27

.31

0

0

2

15

20

29

.45

.39

$G

$B

53.27 61.86 36.31 124.76 10

.011

$F

15

25

3

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

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ANGUS

CARTER WIND STAR 218

014AN00432

AAA Reg#: 17645181

A A R REALLY WINDY 1205 V D A R REALLY WINDY 4097 VDAR BLACKBIRD 2031 CARTER MATRIX 74 CARTER BARBARA NELL 2204 CARTER BARBARA NELL 645

Tattoo: 218 Born: 09/07/2012 Birth Wt: 73 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 581 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1056 lbs.

Current Wt: 1950 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 53.7 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 44.5 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Sire: 014AN00361 V D A R Really Windy 4097

Carter Cattle Co., ID | KG Ranch, MT | Accelerated Genetics, WI

Set sail with Wind Star, the next generation outstanding calving ease sire!

Described as powerful with massive thickness and muscle, unique for a calving ease bull.

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH $EN CW MARB RE EPD 14

­.7

61 102

.17

.1

.18

14

7.0

12

19

0

10

ACC .38 .43 .33 .35

.34

.35 .37

.29

.18

.15

.22

0

.30 .18

%

3

10

15

20

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.1 2.34 37

15 .18

.5

.79

11

8.9

9

30 23

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.75

.16

.034

0

0

.18

.32

.25

.30

0

0

30

15

29

.45

.39

.011

$F

$G

$B

59.45 54.27 32.04 101.18 5

20

25

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

BALDRIDGE NEXT STEP Y108

014AN00404

AAA Reg#: 17265135

CONNEALY DANNY BOY WOODHILL MAINLINE WOODHILL BLACKBIRD 1288­138K BALDRIDGE RAPID R31 BALDRIDGE MAVERICK T43 BALDRIDGE MAVERICK R39

Tattoo: Y108 Born: 04/23/2011 Birth Wt: 84 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 702 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1273 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2075 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 55.5 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 39.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Son: Baldridge Bros., NE

Spring 2015 Progeny Evaluation Trait Average Large Frame Size Muscling Heavy Capacity Deep Rear Leg Sickled Sheath Tight Scrotal Size Large Udder Cap. Shallow Teat Size Small

Baldridge Bros., NE | Sitz Angus, MT | Accelerated Genetics, WI

Next Step is the logical outcross calving ease sire to Net Present Value, In Focus and Final Answer.

Next Step was the high selling bull at the 2013 Baldridge Bros. Bull Sale.

Son: Baldridge Bros., NE

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH $EN CW MARB RE EPD

8

8

.3

58 104

.21

.3

.36

15

2.0

11

22

0

15

ACC .50 .62 .50 .47

.35

.57 .58

.43

.18

.17

.24

0

.34 .22

%

25

25

25

20

30

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

35 .5

.79

11

25 8.9

9

23

.1 ­5.21 48

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.59

.82

.009

0

16

.27

.38

.34

.37

0

8

10

30

10

29

.45

.39

$G

$B

52.94 54.22 36.90 114.71 15

.011

$F

20

25

10

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

AAA Reg#: 16879074 ASA Reg#: 2840163

O C C FOCUS 813F O C C PAXTON 730P O C C BLACKBIRD 736K

Tattoo: 0256 Born: 08/11/2010 Birth Wt: 82 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 709 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1093 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2210 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 53.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 47.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

SITZ TRAVELER 8180 BOHI ABIGALE 6014 S A V ABIGALE 6062

ANGUS

COLEMAN CHARLO 0256

014AN00426

Son: Coleman Angus Ranch, MT

Spring 2015 Progeny Evaluation Trait Average Large Frame Size Muscling Heavy Deep Capacity Rear Leg Sickled Tight Sheath Large Scrotal Size Udder Cap. Shallow Teat Size Small

A.I. PROVEN CALVING EASE

Coleman Angus Ranch, MT | Sitz Angus, MT | Jocko Valley Cattle, MT

Charlo offers a unique calving ease option that is an outcross to most popular bloodlines.

Charlo exhibits tremendous base width and muscle and stands on a super set of feet and legs.

Daughter: Coleman Angus Ranch, MT

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH $EN CW MARB RE EPD

9

­.6

87

.15

­.2 1.63

7

2.0

9

17

0

­7

ACC .58 .74 .63 .58

.33

.38 .68

.64

.15

.19

.25

0

.38 .26

%

20

15

AVG

5

1.7

49

­.5 11.79 23

10 49

86

.18

.5

.79

.22 15

11

8.9

9

23

29

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.59

.90

.028

0

19

.35

.29

.32

0

4

30

5

.45

.39

$F

$G

$B

47.12 36.20 39.98 86.03 25

20

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

.011

CONNEALY GUINNESS

014AN00440

AAA Reg#: 17031279

CONNEALY FULL FREIGHT CONNEALY DUBLIN 8223 BLACK RINA OF CONANGA 69 EGL TARGET 1148 PANDA OF CONANGA 3609 PONDERRA OF CONANGA 750

Tattoo: 1337 Born: 01/31/2011 Birth Wt: 82 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 741 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1322 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2400 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 56.5 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 45.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Son: Jindra Angus, NE

Spring 2015 Progeny Evaluation Trait Average Large Frame Size Muscling Heavy Deep Capacity Rear Leg Sickled Tight Sheath Scrotal Size Large Udder Cap. Shallow Teat Size Small

Jindra Angus, NE

Guinness ­ as stout as his name!

This big bodied, moderate framed, massive sire will add pounds without increasing frame.

Son: Jindra Angus, NE

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD

7

.6

69 115

.26

.7 1.10 23

13.0

7

21

0

60

ACC .60 .80 .71 .67

.37

.60 .74

.58

.14

.16

.24

0

.37 .19

%

35

30

4

5

10

30

10

20

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

.79

11

8.9

.5

9

23

$EN

CW MARB RE

.7 ­15.93 58

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.75

.13

.070

0

100

.32

.44

.37

.37

0

25

3

15

29

.45

.39

.011

$F

$G

$B

54.99 80.12 19.99 123.79 10

3

3

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

9

ANGUS

SITZ LIGHTNING 659Z

014AN00414

Lightning is a calving ease sire that offers an outcross pedigree to Final Answer, In Focus and New Design.

He combines the proven calving ease genetics of Thunder with the performance of Upward.

BALDRIDGE KABOOM K243 KCF CONNEALY THUNDER PARKA OF CONANGA 241

Sitz Angus, MT | Carter Cattle Co., ID | Accelerated Genetics, WI

SITZ UPWARD 307R SITZ EMMA 41X SITZ EMMA 143L

AAA Reg#: 17176063

Tattoo: 659Z Born: 01/26/2012 Birth Wt: 62 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 768 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1454 lbs.

Current Wt: 2193 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 53.0 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 40.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD 14 ­1.5 52 108

.17

.2 1.20 33

15.0 15

32

0

ACC .52 .71 .59 .57

.39

.37 .47

0

%

3

5

AVG

5

1.7

15 49

86

.18

.5

3

$EN

CW MARB RE

.1 ­22.69 55

.35 .24

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.85

.61

.076

0

31

.36

0

4

.31

.21

.18

.24

.27

.38

.33

25

1

15

2

5

5

10

25

.79

11

8.9

9

23

29

.45

.39

$G

$B

51.43 57.92 31.33 110.27 15

15

15

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

.011

CONNEALY SANDHILLS 122

014AN00397

Sandhills is the total package with a balance of calving ease, performance, maternal traits and carcass merit in a flawless phenotype.

Sandhills is moderate in his frame and packed full of muscle. scle. mu SITZ UPWARD 307R SITZ DASH 10277 SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 2665 CONNEALY CATTLELAC BARBERA OF CONANGA 9125 BARBALLA OF CONANGA 4629

Mohnen Angus, SD | Accelerated Genetics, WI

$F

AAA Reg#: 17031216

Tattoo: 122 Born: 01/11/2011 Birth Wt: 73 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 813 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1480 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2360 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 54.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 42.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD

5

2.1

61 111

.17

.2 1.85 15

17.0

8

30

0

30

ACC .64 .80 .71 .62

.42

.64 .69

.17

.25

0

.43 .27

% AVG

5

1.7

15

10

49

86

.18

.5

.57

.21

4

35

5

.79

11

8.9

9

$EN

CW MARB RE

.1 ­23.25 50 .32

10

10

23

29

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.51

.49

.061

0

53

.43

.36

.37

0

20

.45

.39

.011

$F

$G

$B

52.93 66.91 22.83 106.77 15

10

15

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

V A R UPFRONT 0392

014AN00390

Upfront is the bull that will move your program to the front of the breed.

Upfront is a calving ease sire that offers exceptional performance with superior phenotype.

CONNEALY ONWARD STIZ UPWARD 307R SITZ HENRIETTA PRIDE 81M RITO 1I2 OF 2536 RITO 6I6 EXAR NEW DESIGN 4212 G A R NEW DESIGN 1200

AAA Reg#: 16798964

Tattoo: 0392 Born: 11/04/2010 Birth Wt: 84 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 875 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1486 lbs.

AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Vintage Angus Ranch, CA | Kiamichilink Ranch LLC, OK

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production Maternal CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD 10

10

­.4

$EN

CW MARB RE

67 122

.25

.3

.37

10

11.0 10

31

0

32

ACC .59 .73 .61 .55

.48

.43 .62

.38

.24

.22

.28

0

.46 .32

%

15

15

5

3

10

35

35

10

4

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

8.9

9

23

29

.5

.79

11

.4 ­27.87 57 .37

Carcass FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.48

.87

.014

0

30

.46

.41

.41

0

19

10 .45

.39

$B

63.78 77.71 31.67 120.22 3

.011

$ Value $F $G

3

4

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

AAA Reg#: 17427037

Open Range offers an unique calving ease pedigree with the performance of Identity with the calving ease and maternal traits of Alliance.

Tattoo: 2279 Born: 02/20/2012 Birth Wt: 72 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 748 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1276 lbs.

Current Wt: 2430 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 57.0 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 42.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Open Range was the second high selling bull at Hilltop Angus Bull Sale. gus Bull Sale.

An SITZ IDENTITY 2575 SITZ IDENTITY 7828 SITZ BEEBE QUEEN 1956 SITZ ALLIANCE 7544 HT HAZEL GP 97 HILLTOP HAZEL GP 7120

ANGUS

HILLTOP OPEN RANGE 2279

014AN00420

Hilltop Angus, MT | Hart Farms, SD | Accelerated Genetics, WI

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH EPD 12

­.7

$EN

82 153

.20

1.0 1.01 27

2.0

13

27

0

58

ACC .52 .65 .52 .41

.49

.32 .54

.13

.12

.19

0

.28 .13

%

10

10

1

1

35

35

5

10

25

2

AVG

5

1.7

49

86

.18

.79

11

9

23

29

.5

.43

8.9

$ Value

CW MARB RE FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.5 ­38.10 62 .19

.29

.51 .069

0

9

.32

.25 .29

0

2 2

.39 .011

Tattoo: Y095 Born: 01/31/2011 Birth Wt: 76 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 782 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1390 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2320 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 55.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 47.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

CONNEALY CONSENSUS CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 BLUE LILLY OF CONANGA 16 S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 CCC BLACKBIRD 9101 RIVERBEND BLACKBIRD 4301

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015)

Production

Maternal

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH 2.6

70 116

.12

.2 1.22 29

13.0

4

39

0

53

ACC .64 .81 .72 .65

.47

.78 .72

.20

.26

0

.46 .32

% AVG

5

1.7

3

5

49

86

.18

.5

.71

.23

25

3

20

.79

11

8.9

9

$EN

$ Value

CW MARB RE FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.4 ­44.34 49

.79

.92 .092

0

118

.39 .38

0

50

.34

.45

1

10

15

23

29

.45

4

EPD 14 ­2.1 72 121

.20

.8 1.08 28

15.0 10

31

0

­7

ACC .53 .68 .56 .52

.41

.67 .63

.25

.20

.26

0

.39 .26

3

3

2

3

35

1.7

49

86

.18

.5

15

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015)

Production Maternal CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH

5

35

Tattoo: 1175 Born: 02/24/2011 Birth Wt: 84 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 685 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1245 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2525 lbs.

CONNEALY CONSENSUS CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 BLUE LILLY OF CONANGA 16 H A IMAGE MAKER 0415 ERISKAY OF RR 5164 ERISKAY OF R R 7498

%

10

AAA Reg#: 16921438

1175 has the widest BW to YW EPD spread of any son of Consensus 7229.

.60

$B

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

1175 offers exceptional calving ease with explosive growth.

Rollin Rock Inc., MT | Raymond and Son Inc., OR Botts Angus Ranch, OR | Lazy H Ranch, KS | Mark Rohr, KS

$G

61.92 63.44 33.49 110.45 4

.39 .011

$F

RR CONSENSUS 1175

014AN00443

AVG

35

AAA Reg#: 16997078

He combines exceptional individual performance with an impressive phenotype.

0

1

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

None Better offers performance that ranks at the top of the breed.

EPD

$B

RIVERBEND NONE BETTER Y095

014AN00394

Riverbend Ranch, ID | Montana Ranch LLC, MT Lisonbee Angus Ranch, UT

$G

66.20 108.64 10.24 95.33

35 .45

$F

$EN

Carcass CW MARB RE FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.1 ­22.59 48 .25

.64

.53 .076

0

44

.36

.34 .34

0

9

30

4

2

35

10

10

25

35

.79

11

8.9

9

23

29

.45

.39 .011

$ Value $F $G

$B

78.49 72.66 26.05 105.00 1

5

20

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

11

ANGUS

S A V REGISTRY 2831

014AN00406

AAA Reg#: 17318928

Registry is a unique, low birth weight Rito 7075 son with the potential to make his mark on the Angus breed.

Described as: "presents authentic Angus breed character, natural thickness, abundant muscle in a structurally fault-free package."

Tattoo: 2831 Born: 01/07/2012 Birth Wt: 74 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 935 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1402 lbs.

Current Wt: 2335 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 53.5 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 43 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

structurally fault­free R R RITO 707 RITO 707 OF IDEAL 3407 7075 IDEAL 3407 OF 1418 076 S A F 598 BANDO 5175 S A V MADAME PRIDE 0075 S A V MADAME PRIDE 8264 Aalderks Angus Farm, MN | Vernon Arens, NE | Riverfront Cattle Co., WV Beran Bros. Angus, KS | Chapman Angus, OK | Lawson Family Angus, VA Musgrave Angus Farms, IL | ZWT Ranch, WV | BHS Angus, TN Tower Hills Ranch, OK | Schaff Angus Valley, ND | Richard Anderson, TN

Production

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015) Carcass

Maternal

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH $EN CW MARB RE EPD

­2

2.9

54 104

.28

.5 1.65 33

1.0

2

22

0

ACC .57 .75 .64 .52

.35

.39 .62

.15

.20

.27

0

% AVG

5

1.7

35

20

5

49

86

.18

.5

.56

10

1

.79

11

6

.1 ­5.01 45

.33 .18

.23

.25

.66 ­.012

0

29

.35

.31

.32

0

7

25

25

.39

.011

15 8.9

9

23

29

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.45

15

Bullseye was the talk of the 2012 sale season, where he topped the Mogck & Sons of Olivet Bull Sale at a record value.

MYTTY IN FOCUS MOGCK SURE SHOT MOGCK BLACK LASS 2065 K C F BENNETT COALITION SCC MOGCK MARY 1255 MOGCK MARY C 1757

Maternal

80 135

.31

1.1 1.38 34

11.0

6

30

0

ACC .70 .92 .88 .84

.40

.74 .85

.16

.24

0

% AVG

5

1.7

1

1

2

49

86

.18

.5

AAA Reg#: 17102085

Tattoo: 691 Born: 01/27/2011 Birth Wt: 93 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 881 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1553 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2040 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 54.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 41.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Carcass

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH 3.0

.78

.24

15

1

35

.79

11

8.9

9

7

$EN

CW MARB RE

.2 ­33.32 47

.40 .22

$ Value

FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W

.64

.90

.029

3

713

.44

1

178

.39

.51

.46

10

15

25

5

23

29

.45

.39

His sons are loaded with muscle, performance and length.

They have performed well post weaning and do gth. They have performed well post weaning and d so while maintaining an acceptable frame score. len SINCLAIR EXTRA 4X13 SINCLAIR EMULATE 7XT28 SINCLAIR BLACKBIRD 20F3 6417 N BAR PRIME TIME D806 SINCLAIR BLACKBIRD 2P8 7079 RITO 707 OF IDEAL 089 7076

4.8

o so

.2

.47

22

11.0

0

21

37

­16 ­.4 ­6.45 52

.29

.16

.123

0

392

ACC .65 .85 .82 .79

.53

.84 .78

.82

.29

.34

.42

5

.35 .20

.41

.38

.36

0

64

15

35

.18

.5

11

8.9

9

23

.45

.39

.011

12

5

1.7

15

10

49

86

.79

2

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015)

.13

AVG

25

AAA Reg#: 16648841

62 113

%

1

Tattoo: 0IB2 Born: 02/11/2010 Birth Wt: 84 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 776 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1339 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2243 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 52.7 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 43.0 cm AMF | NHF | CAF | M1F | DDF

Production Maternal Carcass CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC DOC HP CEM MILK DT/HD MW MH $EN CW MARB RE FAT C­PG/HD U­PG/HD $W ­6

$B

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

Fortunate Son is a moderate frame, muscular sire whose progeny have risen to the top everywhere he has been used.

Sinclair Cattle Company, MD | McCumber Angus Ranch, ND Spickler Ranch, ND | Maymont Farms, VA | ZWT Ranch, TN Gregg Golden, MD

$G

66.57 99.23 37.52 125.91 2

.011

$F

SINCLAIR FORTUNATE SON

014AN00438

EPD

20

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 03/20/2015)

Production ­1

$B

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

Set your herd's target on Bullseye! He has been one of the most widely used young sires in the Angus breed.

EPD

$G

41.03 61.51 24.39 103.61

MOGCK BULLSEYE

014AN00399

Mogck & Sons Angus, SD | Hoover Angus Farm, IA K D S Angus, IA | Accelerated Genetics, WI

$F

.27 10 29

$ Value $F $G

$B

42.22 58.39 ­5.99 69.32 35

15

37.74 35.54 28.07 80.81

13

NEW ACQUISITIONS

AFFIRM

V A R AFFIRM 3051 Reg#: 17455125 | 014AN00444 TEN X x ONWARD

Affirm your breeding decisions with the bull that covers all of the bases!

CED

BW

WW

YW

SC

DOC

CEM

MILK

MARB

RE

10

1.6

77

133

1.88

19

11

32

1.39

.93

.35

.38

.31

.33

.49

.33

.16

.23

.34

.28

BEACON

$W

$F

$B

CED

BW

WW

YW

SC

DOC

CEM

MILK

MARB

RE

134.78

18

-1.6

62

120

1.57

11

16

25

.65

.70

.35

.43

.32

.35

.37

.29

.07

.14

.30

.23

BALDRIDGE BEACON B762 Reg#: 17979684 | 014AN00445 PROPHET x XPAND

The shining light for the future.

CED

BW

WW

YW

SC

DOC

CEM

MILK

MARB

RE

8

.7

64

113

1.39

27

11

28

1.40

.82

.32

.36

.29

.32

.47

.33

.11

.18

.35

.29

OAHE DAM

$W

$F

$G

62.38 63.09 55.49

14

BW

WW

YW

SC

DOC

CEM

MILK

MARB

RE

-1.0

64

121

1.27

27

12

31

.82

.70

.52

.70

.58

.37

.47

.31

.20

.27

.36

.30

$F

$G

$B 111.09

MAF DESTINATION 423 Reg#: 17951146 | 014AN00448 4925 x UPWARD

$B

CED

BW

WW

YW

SC

DOC

CEM

MILK

MARB

RE

121.98

8

.2

69

119

1.01

29

10

30

.68

.68

.38

.44

.34

.35

.47

.39

.17

.23

.33

.26

He currently ranks as the #1 curve bending son of Hoover Dam in the breed.

14

DESTINATION

$W

55.36 79.81 34.92

High performance son of 4925.

MR JT OAHE DAM 014 Reg#: 16705809 | 014AN00446 HOOVER DAM x ALLIANCE 7544

CED

BARSTOW BANKER B76 Reg#: 18034104 | 014AN00447 CASH x EFFICIENT

Outstanding calving ease son of Cash.

$G

67.66 78.45 47.71

BANKER

$W

$F

$G

63.45 69.77 42.32

VISIONARY

$W

$F

$G

63.53 74.08 35.42

$B 131.89

MUSGRAVE VISIONARY Reg#: 17951146 | 014AN00449 INVISION x REFLECTION

Superior calving ease, exceptional phenotype. $B

CED

BW

WW

YW

SC

DOC

CEM

MILK

MARB

RE

112.67

8

.2

69

119

1.01

29

10

30

.68

.68

.38

.44

.34

.35

.47

.39

.17

.23

.33

.26

$W

$F

$G

63.53 74.08 35.42

$B 131.89

Contact your local Accelerated Genetics representative

NEW ACQUISITIONS

RIGHT ON

SENSATION 2504

LOOSLI RIGHT ON 423 Reg#: 1714264 | 014AR02077 RIGHT KIND x BASIN FUTURE DIRECTION

The most powerful Right On son in the breed.

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG CEM STAY MARB

9

-2.9

67

117

22

3

14

.31

.42

.38

.42

.24

6

.23 .28 .36

The total package!

YG

CW

REA

FAT

PG/HD

HB

GM

CE

BW

WW

YW

MILK

M&G MCE MCW UDDR

14

.49

.08

36

.28

.01

0

152

52

5.9 1.8

58

101

34

63

.42

.31

.23 .34

.26

.23

.33 .36 .31

.33

.20

DUPLEX

A pedigree that combines two of the breed’s best sires: Trilogy & Make Mimi.

SC

FAT

REA

MARB

PG

BMI

CEZ

BII

CHB

1.19

1.23

0

1.1

-.005

.76

.03

0

20

20

14

31

.27

.32

P

P

.23

.30

.30

.27

JDH 13Y 33Z CHAMP 45B ET Reg#: 43469543 | 014HP01033 VICTOR 33Z x RIB EYE

Great EPDs, powerful pedigree, and true herd prospect!

YG

CW

REA

FAT

PG/HD

HB

GM

CE

BW

WW

YW

MILK

M&G MCE MCW UDDR

.50

-.12

29

.75

.00

0

147

51

3.3 2.5

56

85

31

59

.39

.29

.21

.27

.22

.24

.14 .31 .22

.26

.14

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG CEM STAY MARB

-3.2

66

107

17

10

12

.31

.36

.31

.32

.24

.19 .21 .35

McEWEN

BW

WW

YW

MILK

M&G MCE MCW UDDR

1.5 3.0

63

95

31

62

TEAT

DTS

1.8

103

1.19

1.16

0

.24 .37 .31

.33

.16

.19

.32

P

P

SC

TEAT

DTS

3.5

82

1.30

1.31

0

.13

.27

P

P

SURE BET

NJW 135U 10Y McEWEN 88A ET Reg#: 43385207 | 014HP01031 HOMETOWN x DURANGO

Square and wide with loads of hard muscle and shape!

CE

DTS

92

15

BW

7

7

TEAT

4.5

CHAMP

GMRA DUPLEX 4201 Reg#: 1681650 | 014AR02078 TRILOGY x MAKE MIMI

CED

UPS SENSATION 2504 ET Reg#: 43347360 | 014HP01032 SENSATION x BOULDER

FAT

REA

MARB

PG

BMI

CEZ

BII

CHB

1.3 .000

SC

.39

.18

0

23

19

19

30

.15

.20

.17

.19

CHURCHILL SURE BET 4195B ET Reg#: 43481149 | 014HP01034 SENSATION x OUTCROSS

For calving ease, use Sure Bet!

FAT

REA

MARB

PG

BMI

CEZ

BII

CHB

CE

BW

WW

YW

MILK

M&G MCE MCW UDDR

1.2 .026

.55

.39

0

24

16

19

36

5.9 -0.1

57

88

35

64

.32

.29

.32

.19

.36

TEAT

DTS

5.0

80

1.28

1.37

0

.25

.32

P

P

FAT

REA

MARB

PG

BMI

CEZ

BII

CHB

1.1 .055

SC

.61

.18

0

21

20

15

29

.23

.25

.23

.25

EPD Info as of 3/20/15

today for semen availability on these exciting new sires!

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RED ANGUS

HXC CONQUEST 4405P

014AR02028

Consistently one of the top sires for registrations in the Red Angus breed.

Conquest is breed standard for calving ease sires.

BKT JULIAN 7526G BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 BKT MARTA 9A13 JL BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 HXC ELLIE MAY MA638 HXC 529E

RAA Reg#: 975924 ASA Reg#: 2376637

Tattoo: 4405P HXC Born: 01/25/2004 Birth Wt: 69 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 664 lbs. 365 Day Adj. Wt: 1285 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2302 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 56.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 45.5 cm MAF | OSF

Hueftle Cattle Co., NE | KB Cattle Co., NE | Cedar Top Ranch, NE Accelerated Genetics, WI

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 01/05/2015)

Production

Reproduction

Carcass

Indexes

CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA FAT PG/HD HB GM EPD 17 ­6.0 61

98

27

5

­3

3

14

.69

.10

ACC .92 .95 .95 .94

.93

.70

.66

.91

.51

.57

.48 .61 .55 .57

%

2

15

10

20

AVG

5

10

.48

5

35

­1.5 57

89

20

1

10

5

20

.16 .03 1,003 144 55 493 20

.03

21

.12 .00

5

107 50

GMRA STETSON 2240

014AR02068

RAA Reg#: 1525314

The high selling bull at the 2013 Green Mountain Red Angus Sale.

Bob Morton commented "He is an incredibly solid bull with outstanding personal performance backed by one of the most impressive sets of EPDs." the most impressive sets of EPDs." LJC LANCER 806 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 LJC HANNAH 106 BASIN HOBO 79E GMRA VENICE 359 GMRA VENICE 146

Green Mountain Red Angus, MT | Accelerated Genetics, WI

Tattoo: 2240 GMRA Born: 01/21/2012 Birth Wt: 77 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 751 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1258 lbs.

Current Wt: 2165 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 57.5 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 42.0 cm NHF | MAF | OSF

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 01/05/2015) Production

Reproduction

Carcass

Indexes

CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA FAT PG/HD HB GM

RED ANGUS, SPRING 2015 EPDs

EPD

16

­5.8 60 103

28

4

12

7

17

.25

­.02 23

.37 .00

0

ACC .43 .58 .51 .49

9

.31

.19

.28

.40

.46

.36

.31 .40 .31 .39

0

%

25

10 30

15

30

35

2

AVG

5

­1.5 57

20

10

5

10

.48

.03

89

1

35 21

174 51

15

10

.12 .00

107 50

FOSTER'S WEST RIVER 47

Production 014AR02030 STUD CODE

NAME

REG #

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

35

Reproduction

ME

HPG

CEM

Carcass

STAY

MARB

YG

10 14 11 7 11 14 14 12 9 11 16 10 12 10 4 14 11 17 16 15 22 9 15 10 17 17

.82 .69 .49 .75 .69 .62 .65 .91 .58 .52 .75 1.12 .61 -.01 .65 .69 .81 .25 .56 .72 .97 .37 .99 .82 .90 .84

.04 .10 .02 .09 .38 .07 .23 .07 .29 .02 -.01 .02 .20 -.32 .01 .07 .11 -.02 .27 .05 .09 .04 .18 .14 .12 -.04

-3 West River is a proven calving ease sire.

3.0 94 129 17 17 12 -5 014AR02027 Brown Good One N7465 934843 17 West River is a leader for maternal traits.

-6.0 61 98 27 5 -3 3 014AR02028 HXC Conquest 4405P 975924 9 -1.7 75 124 20 12 4 7 014AR02034 Bieber Makin Hay 9913 973797 1 -1.0 79 130 8 5 15 -1 014AR02041 GEFB Northern Canyon 2328 898651 10 LMAN KING ROB 8621 -1.7 85 145 24 2 7 11 014AR02042 Fritz Justice 8013 1255322 GLACIER CHATEAU 744 5 GLACIER REBALA -.09 77 120 19 7 7 11 014AR02043 GMRA Make it Easy 8226 1250951 14 -5.1 62 98 40 -8 13 10 014AR02047 Beckton Epic U368 KM 1258898 RED TASSEL CHIVALRY 1G 1 0.1 82 127 8 7 4 3 014AR02055 Brown Endorsement W7671 1331520 BADLANDS CEDAR 922 -3 BADLANDS CEDAR 624 2.8 63 97 11 -10 13 -1 014AR02057 Red Soo Line Momentum 7051 1406832 1 -0.8 57 100 35 1 10 3 014AR02058 RHRA Gold Rush 402 17T 1174416 9 -4.5 75 118 15 4 10 11 014AR02060 GMRA Trilogy 0226 1367533 3 -5.5 71 114 26 9 16 4 014AR02061 Pelton Statement 225W 1360027 Shepard Settlement Farm, NY | Grill Cattle Co., SD | B Lazy T 4 -1.6 65 111 27 4 7 3 014AR02062 1DRA Victory 0034 1390141 Ranch, SD | Ballensky Red Angus, MT | Accelerated Genetics, WI 0 0.7 67 86 11 -14 9 2 014AR02063 Red Six Mile Ruger 221X 1476356 Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 01/05/2015) -3 -6.4 63 108 11 -9 5 3 014AR02064 Red SSS Oly 554T 1411448 Production Reproduction Carcass Indexes 9 -2.0 71 119 21 2 10 6 014AR02065 GMRA Peacemaker 1216 1428993 CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA FAT PG/HD HB GM 6 -2.9 82 134 23 15 4 2 014AR02066 Bieber Stormer Z433 1522532 7 EPD 5 ­5.4 44 85Stetson 32 2240 13 12 8 1525314 9 .62 9.17 -5.8 14 60 .19 103 .07 28 12 4 98 12 52 014AR02068 GMRA 0 8 7 014AR02069 Schuler ACC .73 .77 .75 .74Endurance .70 .552101Z .44 .72 1515451 .51 .43 10.37 -3.8 .55 63 .38 108 .44 289 4 -.1 77 116 16 -2 11 3 014AR02070 Bieber Real McCoy Y124 1436794 % 13 -5.9 59 95 17 8 13 6 014AR02071 Brown Nice and Easy Z7335 1550614 AVG 6 -3.5 57 89 26 6 2 5 014AR02072 Over Zion 674Z 1645273 6 -2.9 75 118 20 10 9 5 014AR02073 Bieber Spartacus A193 1617230 12 -4.7 57 91 28 5 2 3 014AR02074 LSF SRR Triumph 3100A 1623938 20 -6.7 63 97 23 -3 12 7 014AR02075 Schuler Rebel 0029X 1382355 6 -3.9 61 100 25 6 9 2 014AR02076 Jeffries Blueprint 258Z 1603489

CWRAA Reg#: 966112 REA FAT PG/HD

Indexes HB

50 .28 -.03 40 71 Tattoo: 47 MJFR 20 .16 .03 1003 144 Born: 03/09/2004 42 .23 -.03 262 104 Birth Wt: 81 lbs.

46 .21 -.01 73 83 205 Day Adj. Wt: 696 lbs.

54 .05 .07 44 150 365 Day Adj. Wt: 1188 lbs.

40 .12 -.02 52 149 Current Wt: 1775 lbs.

21 -.28 .02 18 200 Current Hip Ht: 55.5 in.

45 .59 .03 40 111 Current Scrtl. Circum: 40.0 cm 32 -.26 .03 33 93 MAF | OSF | 29 .55 .03 83 97 34 .61 .02 38 185 30 .72 .05 0 121 34 -.03 .02 24 114 21 .56 -.08 17 100 25 .29 .00 185 59 38 .42 .02 24 155 45 .24 .00 0 105 23 .37 .00 0 174 29 -.01 .06 0 176 38 .34 .00 49 158 18 -.04 .00 0 229 18 .17 .01 0 82 36 .35 .06 0 157 17 .24 .06 0 109 17 -.24 .00 36 222 24 .57 .03 0 160

GM

53 55 51 53 56 53 55 54 51 49 55 57 52 46 54 53 55 51 54 53 56 51 56 55 57 53

DEVELOPING REPLACEMENTS Written by: Troy Smith for American Angus Association | Reprinted with permission by Angus Beef Bulletin, February 2015

Producers expanding their herds are encouraged to focus on heifer-development strategies to improve herd fertility.

During recent years of herd liquidation, cull cows have sustained beef supplies. Now, with U.S. beef cow numbers at their lowest ebb since 1952, cattle feeders are concerned.

They are concerned about the future supply of feeder cattle, or a lack thereof. Many have added their voices to the cry for rebuilding of the nation’s cow herd through retention of more heifers for breeding. Rick Funston thinks it will take more than that.

pounds never has to gain more than a pound and a half per day, even to reach the traditional target, but I’d argue that she doesn’t need to be that heavy,” stated Funston, explaining how acceptable results have been achieved when heifers were developed to about 55% of mature weight, or less.

Funston believes heifers developed with feedstuffs similar to those they will consume as mature cows will have earned their way into the breeding herd. He reported that foragesystem-developed GSL heifers examined the week previous to the conference had posted a pregnancy rate of 85%.

“Females that are born

Speaking at the Applied Reproductive early in the calving Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC) symposium hosted last fall in Stillwater, season, and breed early, are likely to Okla., Funston noted how considerable acreage that once produced forage stay in the herd longer for cows has transitioned to rowand raise more total crop production and other uses. The pounds of weaned calf University of Nebraska (NU) researcher during their lifetimes.” and extension specialist questions whether remaining forage acres will support a return to former cow numbers. --Rick Funston, University of Nebraksa Funston doesn’t dispute the need to grow the herd, but he believes the overall reproductive performance of beef cattle must improve. Rebuilding herds with females capable of greater longevity would help. Funston told the conference audience that systems to develop replacement heifers can influence reproductive performance for the long term. He questioned the logic behind applying systems that develop heifers in confinement, utilizing diets containing large amounts of grain, and then expecting those heifers to spend the remainder of their lives foraging.

Funston shared results from research conducted with cattle from Nebraska’s Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (GSL).

The GSL work, utilizing forage-based systems, challenges the traditional recommendation calling for heifers to be grown to target weights at breeding of approximating 65% of their expected mature weight.“A heifer weaned at 500

“I wouldn’t want it any higher than that,” said Funston. “The heifers that made it are bettersuited to be cows because of how they were developed.”

Funston said forage-system-developed heifers bred to calve early in the calving season are more likely to continue calving early and stay in the herd longer. To select for longevity, he also favors choosing replacements from among early-born daughters of the oldest cows in the herd. While some might argue that replacement heifers should represent the freshest genetics in the herd, Funston prefers daughters of cows that have proven they fit the environment.

Even if producers do not use artificial insemination (AI), Funston believes estrus synchronization for natural service should be considered. It is another way to promote prolonged reproductive performance.

“Females that are born early in the calving season, and breed early, are likely to stay in the herd longer and raise more total pounds of weaned calf during their lifetimes,” stated Funston.

The University of Nebraska’s Rick Funston believes heifers developed with feedstuffs similar to those they will consume as mature cows will have earned their way into the breeding herd.

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artificial insemination

INCREASES PROFITS Written by: Robert S. Wells, Ph.D., PAS | Noble Foundation Livestock Consultant

Calf prices have steadily increased for several years. Since spring 2014, replacement female prices have remained at record levels as well. It is only reasonable that bull prices would follow the trend.

This has led many producers to explore options to owning enough bulls to cover their cows in a defined breeding season.

Estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination (AI) are an economically viable alternative to owning a bull if the producer has multiple bulls. There are many benefits to synchronization and AI, including a tighter calving season, increased weaning weights from older calves and better genetics.

The tighter calving season is a result of estrus synchronization and timed AI, followed by natural breeding for the remainder of a 90-day season. Some scenarios are explored in the tables. Each of these assumes a 50-cow herd with a 94 percent conception rate; calving In March

and weaning in October. Compared to natural service for 90 days (Table 1), the synchronization/timed AI program (Table 2) can significantly improve subsequent calving distribution. It is not uncommon to see a 65 percent or higher conception rate in the first 30 days of the calving season when using timed AI followed by natural bull exposure. More calves born early in the calving season will be older and weigh more at weaning. The value of the pounds of beef produced in each breeding system was estimated using the forecasting tool at www.beefbasis.com for mid-October.

Additionally, most producers will be able to buy better growth genetics from an AI bull stud than they could afford to purchase with the live animal for natural service.

Therefore, the AI-conceived calves are likely to have better average daily gain (ADG) values than those conceived through natural bull service. During fall 2014, bulls with high growth genetics (weaning and yearling EPDs in the top 20 percent) have been selling in the $7,000 -$9,000 range. In a multiple bull battery, timed AI can reduce herd bull requirements by 50 percent, thus saving the purchase cost of a replacement bull.

Table 1: Typical Calving Distribution Using Natural Bull Service in a 90-Day Season Percent Calving

Number of Calves

Age at Weaning, Days

ADG, Pounds

Total Pounds Weaned*

Avg Calf Weight, Pounds

First 30 days

40%

19

213

2.2

10,423

549

30-60 days

35%

16

183

2.2

7,722

483

60-90 days

25%

12

153

2.2

4,999

417

23,144

483

Total Pounds Total Gross Revenue @ $253.62 per hundredweight

$58,698

*Assumes an 80-pound birth weight

Table 2: Typical Calving Distribution Using Timed AI and Natural Bull Service in a 90-Day Season Percent Calving

Number of Calves

Age at Weaning, Days

ADG, Pounds

Total Pounds Weaned*

Avg Calf Weight, Pounds

First 30 days

64%

30

213

2.6

19.014

634

30-60 days

26%

12

183

2.2

5,791

483

60-90 days

10%

5

153

2.2

2,083

417

Total Pounds

26,888

511

Total Gross Revenue @ $253.62 per hundredweight

$66,909

*Assumes an 80-pound birth weight

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The gross revenue increase for timed AI followed by natural breeding is $8,210.

The cost of the estrus synchronization and timed AI program was $50 per head, for a total of $2,500. This includes the cost of synchronization, semen and an AI technician. No cost was assigned for labor to process the cows three additional times through the chute since these costs are highly variable. Thus, the net increased value of the calf crop due to the estrus synchronization and timed AI program is $5,710. Now add in the savings of not purchasing an additional bull, amortized over a five-year life span ($7,000 to $2,000 salvage value/five years=$1,000) and the annual maintenance cost of the bull ($400).

This equates to an annual total increase in revenue to the ranch of $7,110 for a 50-cow herd.

Before you buy your next bull, consider if an artificial insemination program is right for your operation. It does require three additional trips through a chute, but the potential increase in revenue is significant.

For more information, contact Robert S. Wells, Ph.D., PAS, Noble Foundation Livestock Consultant at 580-224-6434 or email rswells@noble.org.

AHA Reg#: 43231454

Built Tuff is an exciting new calving ease sire.

Built Tuff is a Trait Leader for CED and BW and ranks in the top 15 sires of the breed for the CEZ index.

THM DURANGO 4037 NJW 98S DURANGO 44U NJW 9126J DEW DOMINO 98S SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 KT MS R117 RIB EYE 9177 KT MS 122L ONLINE 4011 A.I. PROVEN

Tattoo: 1010 Born: 02/06/2011 Birth Wt: 71 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 705 lbs. 365 Day Adj. Wt: 1066 lbs.

Mature Wt: 1972 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 52.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 47.0 cm DLF | HYF | IEF

HEREFORD

KT BUILT TUFF 1010

014HP01030

CALVING EASE

Kurt & Jessica Thomas, MT | Huth Polled Herefords, WI Ernst Herefords, CO

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 12/15/2014)

Production

Carcass

$ Value

CE BW WW YW MILK M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT DTS SC FAT REA MARB PG BMI CEZ BII CHB EPD 8.2

.2

59

87

30

ACC .37 .74 .64 .62

.19

%

59

7.7

92

1.42

1.39

0

2.1 ­.041 .22

.06

22

.29

.42

.00

.00

0

.44

.39

.40

.35

0

10

10

1

4

1.11

1.11

.8

.004 .32

.07

1

10

15

35

10

10

1

AVG .8

3.3

49

79

20

45

1.3

88

33

26

28

31

1

1

2

10

17

15

15

23

RST TIME'S A WASTIN' 0124

014HH00108

The 2013 National Western Stock Show Grand Champion Hereford Bull and Supreme Champion Hereford!

His overall muscle and body mass along with his superior phenotype made him a crowd favorite.

THM DURANGO 4037 CRR ABOUT TIME 743 CRR D03 CASSIE 206 MJB BLAZER 1000 RST MS 1000 BLAZER 2029 MS RST 858 VICTOR 9059

A.I. PROVEN

AHA Reg#: 43123163

Tattoo: 0124 Born: 03/02/2010 Birth Wt: 89 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 905 lbs. 365 Day Adj. Wt: 1301 lbs.

Mature Wt: 2520 lbs.

Mature Hip Ht: 57.0 in.

Mature Scrtl. Circum: 42.0 cm DLF | HYF | IEF

CALVING EASE

Thomas Herefords, MT | Lowderman Cattle Co., IL Accelerated Genetics, WI

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 12/15/2014)

Production

Carcass

$ Value

CE BW WW YW MILK M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT DTS SC FAT REA MARB PG BMI CEZ BII CHB EPD 4.5

.7

57

91

31

ACC .42 .83 .74 .69

.29

%

60

15

15

20

25

10

5

AVG .8

3.3

49

79

20

45

1.7

94

1.39

1.41

6

1.4 ­.021 .49

.18

36

.34

.44

.35

.34

0

.52

.41

.43

.39

0

10

10

10

20

25

1.11

1.11

.8

.004 .32

1.3

88

24

19

20

33

20

10

15

15

10

.07

17

15

15

23

HUTH OAK P017

014HP01010

AHA Reg#: 42513443

Oak offers balanced performance across the board.

Production STUD CODE

HORNED 014HH00107 014HH00108 059HH00461

NAME

REG #

CL 1 Domino 789T 1ET RST Time’s A Wastin’ 0124 GB L1 Domino 175E

42788399 43123163 42171966

CED

7.2 4.5 5.1

BW

WW YW MILK M&G MCE MCW UDDR CL 1 DOMINO 759

KCF BENNETT 759 H142

KCF MISS 0131 C288 1.0 64 101 28 60 2.2 FELTONS LUTE 680 .7 57 91 31 60 1.7 1.2 HUTH 3008 LUCY M006 59 95 36 66 0.6

HUTH PROSPECTA K033

60 94 123

1.07 1.39 .98

POLLED 014HP01010 Huth Oak P017 42513443 2.7 2.2 56 79 21 49 0.6 66 1.32 1.47 34 1.2 014HP01011Huth Polled Herefords, WI | WM. Kester, NE | Accelerated TRM 2128 37E 121 Kudzu 4066 42516592 4.8 3.6 43 71 26 48 2.7 64 1.08 1.20 139 0.7 Genetics, WI 014HP01012 KJ 2403 Recruit 966R 42587024 2.7 3.1 44 57 31 53 -3.0 69 1.30 1.34 137 1.0 Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 12/15/2014) 014HP01015 KCF Bennett Red House S330 42763158 -1.2 4.0 67 113 22 55 1.3 130 1.22 1.21 29 2.3 014HP01017 DTF Bellisarus 24F 426 Production 42531073 2.7 .6 52 72 29 Carcass 55 1.2 58 1.26$ Value 1.34 41 1.0 014HP01019 KCF WW Bennett 9126J S100 42681148 8.3 TEAT -1.2 DTS 40 SC 80 FAT 43 REA 63 MARB 4.1 PG 67 BMI 1.48 8 1.7 CE BW YW MILK M&G MCE MCW UDDR CEZ1.36 BII CHB 014HP01021 Huth Signature X083 43120819 5.6 -1.0 50 85 28 53 3.0 94 1.42 1.38 3 2.3 EPD 2.7 2.2 56 79 21 49 0.6 66 1.32 1.47 34 1.2 .027 .05 .14 56 22 17 20 25 014HP01022 JWR 779 Mr Proficient 110X 43151144 0.9 4.7 67 106 23 56 3.3 99 1.02 1.05 0 1.0 ACC .38 .76 .68 Revolution .67 .524R Y001 .3443211211 .57 .55 0 .44 0 014HP01023 Huth 813 3.7 .54 3.6 68 108 .48 22 .48 56 .44 3.1 121 1.39 1.37 0 1.1 014HP01027 TH 223 71I Victor 755T 42800887 3.3 1.7 58 97 32 61 1.1 113 1.49 1.45 55 0.7 % 014HP01028 H Sentry 2456 ET 43296080 1.7 3.0 58 94 25 54 3.1 96 1.59 1.58 0 1.1 AVG 014HP01029 Boyd Legacy 3001 43367131 4.0 .5 61 87 24 55 5.9 85 1.27 1.27 0 0.7 014HP01030 KT Built Tuff 1010 43231454 8.2 .2 59 87 30 59 7.7 92 1.42 1.39 0 2.1

.027 .009 -.004 -.003 .098 .004 .019 -.014 .015 .051 .031 .034 -.041

.05 -.29 .02 -.02 .06 -.06 .25 .60 .72 .20 .55 .55 .22

.14 .16 -.06 .53 .64 .27 .34 .15 .19 .46 .26 .14 .06

56 75 133 27 78 45 23 0 13 39 0 0 22

22 16 15 34 23 25 35 21 24 18 22 20 33

17 19 15 16 17 24 23 15 18 16 17 19 26

20 13 15 32 20 21 32 16 18 12 18 14 28

25 21 17 40 29 25 30 35 36 33 31 29 31

HEREFORD, SPRING 2015 EPDs

Tattoo: HUTHP017 Born: 04/15/2004 $ Value Carcass Birth Wt: 78 lbs.

TEAT DTS SC FAT REA205 Day Adj. Wt: 728 lbs.

MARB PG BMI CEZ BII CHB 365 Day Adj. Wt: 1216 lbs.

1.09 12 1.2 .136 -.05Current Wt: 2090 lbs. .16 33 19 20 13 25 1.41 6 1.4 -.021 .49Current Hip Ht: 56.0 in. .18 36 24 19 20 33 .96 186 1.0 -.027 .34Current Scrtl. Circum: 40.0 cm .09 302 18 18 13 31 DLF | HYF | IEF |

He is a trait Leader for the BMI and CHB $Indexes.

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These Accelerated Genetics sires (and many others in our line-up) qualify for the Top Dollar Angus program. ®

create and

SUPERIOR Written by: Tom Brink | Top Dollar Angus®

Capture premiums by giving your calves the name recognition they deserve.

014AN00422 Discovery

014AN00439 Index

014AN00392 Yahoo

014AN00413 Powerhouse

014AN00411 Craftsman

014AN00434 Twenty X

014AN00417 Sterling

014AN00399 Bullseye 20

014AN00430 Sensation

014AN00390 Upfront

Would you like your feeder calves to have more name recognition in the marketplace? How about having access to a network representing over 40 feedyards that intend to buy more than one million head of high-end Angus feeder calves during the next year? If that sounds like a ticket to receiving “top dollar” when you sell your calves or yearlings, the Top Dollar Angus® program could be right for you.

Top Dollar Angus is a genetics certification and marketing company focused exclusively on the best Angus-influenced feeder cattle/calves in the industry. To qualify, feeder cattle/calves must contain two or more generations of Angus genetics with growth and carcass traits in the top 25% of the breed. This new program is similar to Certified Angus Beef®, except that Top Dollar Angus does its “branding” in the feeder cattle and calf market.

It works by certifying calf crops that meet program requirements on the farm or ranch, enabling these cattle to be marketed using the Top Dollar Angus brand name and logo. Top Dollar Angus feeder cattle are eligible to receive a $50 per head premium (sometimes more) over the average market when sold to partner feedyards. One group of Top Dollar Angus steer calves recently sold on Superior Video Auction for $67 per head above the average market for their weight and location. Another group was forward-sold for a $52 per head premium.

Why are so many profit-minded cattle feeders interested in purchasing Top Dollar Angus calves and yearlings? It’s because these cattle perform very well both in the feedyard and on value-based grids. Top Dollar Angus cattle consistently deliver rapid growth and high quality grades.

That puts extra dollars in cattle feeders’ pockets, which are passed back to cow-

capture

CALF VALUE calf producers in the form of price premiums over and above the average market.

Cattle feeders have grown tired of the guesswork that comes with undocumented feeder cattle. They get too many surprises from group to group, even though the cattle may look the same and have the same color hide (often black). That’s why the genetic certification of high-end Angus feeder cattle is a concept whose time has come. The cattle industry needs to differentiate the best Angus genetics from the rest, which is what Top Dollar Angus is all about.

Should you consider Top Dollar Angus certification for your calves?

Absolutely--YES! If you’ve consistently invested in high-performing Angus genetics, we can make your calf crop stand out from the pack, and give you access to the Top Dollar Angus premium feedyard network, regardless of how you market your cattle (local auction, video, or direct trade). Our goal is to bring more demand to your doorstep.

There has never been a time in the U.S. beef industry like today.

Yes, cattle prices are high and will probably stay high for quite a while, but I’m referring specifically to the unprecedented “value creation/value capture” opportunity now available to cow-calf producers. Getting paid more for superior feeder cattle and calves is finally a real possibility.

Let me explain. Calves start out on the ranch, but the premium opportunity for outstanding genetics actually originates with greater “value capture” at the feedlot level. High average daily gains and low feed conversions are still important. But with approximately 70% of all fed cattle now selling on grids,

cattle that grow fast and earn high quality grades garner carcass-based premiums with greater frequency, which is why they are increasingly recognized as having above average value. They put extra dollars in their owners’ pockets in three ways: (1) lower costs of gain, (2) more salable pounds, and (3) sizable grid premiums.

This is a game changer in that the extra dollars these top-end cattle create have become large enough to be recognizably different versus the value of average cattle. Feedlot managers have taken notice. Their differentiated bidding is gradually de-commoditizing the feeder cattle and calf markets as premium prices are paid for cattle that are verifiably better than average.

We can be confident this trend will continue and get even stronger in the years ahead because improved value capture by feedlots is paving the way.

The “value creation” side of this formula begins, of course, with cowcalf producers. Some are using genetics that are truly exceptional for growth and grade, while maintaining important cow traits at the same time. They breed cattle with both maternal and terminal value in mind.

Their calf crops are worth more than average, usually a lot more. Artificial insemination is often part of their portfolio. They know A.I. is a cost effective way to access some of the very best genetics available in the beef industry.

Whether it’s tapping into highlyproven sires, or younger bulls with tremendous promise, these producers recognize that high-end genetics are an investment---and increasingly, a positive way to differentiate their cattle from the commodity pack.

They understand the concept of superior value creation, and are actively engaged in making it happen.

“They put extra dollars in their owners’ pockets in three ways: (1) lower costs of gain, (2) more salable pounds, and (3) sizable grid premiums.”

--Tom Brink, Top Dollar Angus®

Top Dollar Angus is one program helping to link these producers with cattle feeders who understand that superior genetics are worth more. It is a win-win scenario. Producers are rewarded for their top-shelf genetics and management. Cattle feeders can be confident they are getting their money’s worth, and will be paid back in how the cattle perform both in the feedlot and on the grid.

For more information, contact Tom Brink at 303-478-4331 or email tom@topdollarangus.com.

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SIMMENTAL

GLS INTEGRATE Z3

014SM03076

ASA Reg#: 2659754

Integrate was the lead off bull of the Grand Champion Pen­of­Three at the 2013 National Western Stock Show.

He later went on to be the featured and high selling bull at the 2013 Grass­Lunning Simmental Bull Sale.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B HSF BETTER THAN EVER GLS MISS BTE W149 GLS/GFT T13

Tattoo: Z3 Born: 01/01/2012 Birth Wt: 83 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 892 lbs.

Current Wt: 2170 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 57.0 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 45.5 cm

Grass­Lunning Simmentals, MN | Krueger Simmentals, MN Hart Simmentals, SD

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 01/01/2015)

Production

Carcass

Indexes

CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF REA SHEAR EPD 10.8 ­.2 80.4 118.7 7.9 23.6 63.7

24.6 11.3 39.7 ­.46

.20

ACC .49 .69 .60

.37

.29

.30

.44 .30

.40

.32

.31

5

15

25

15

35

2

10

%

30

15

3

.53

.28

.29

4

AVG 8.7 1.9 63.2 92.0

9.4 22.1 53.6

20.8

3

9.6 26.9 ­.31

.14

­.093 1.06

­.27

API

TI

147.0

82.6

10

2

.30

­.06 .79

­.33

120.60 67.40

LRS TOP TEN 104A

014SM03082

ASA Reg#: 2729707

Top Ten ­ Leading the next generation of SimAngus sires.

Tattoo: 104A Born: 02/25/2013 Birth Wt: 83 lbs.

205 Day Adj. Wt: 737 lbs.

365 Day Adj. Wt: 1332 lbs.

Current Wt: 1740 lbs.

Current Hip Ht: 53.2 in.

Current Scrtl. Circum: 40.5 cm

Top Ten combines two of the elite sires in the beef industry: Ten X and Sure Bet.

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551 DIKEMANS SURE BET LRS MS SUREBET 104Y LRS MS MISSINGLINK 968W

Lassle Ranch Simmentals, MT | Accelerated Genetics, WI

Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 01/01/2015) Production

Carcass

Indexes

CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF REA SHEAR EPD 14.7 ­.9 77.0 135.2 10.0 23.3 61.9

0.0

12.7 49.6 ­.30

.82

ACC .28 .44 .38

.00

.13

.40

.25

.32

2

25

2

%

15

25

5

.42

.22

1

25

SIMMENTAL, SPRING 2015 EPDs

AVG 10.4 0.6 60.7 92.9

22

.23

.27 10

20

8.0 22.8 53.0

.34 .26 2

15

10.3 25.8 ­.20

.35

­.050 1.04

­.03 .60

­.33

BLACK 014SM03013 014SM03048 014SM03050 014SM03052 014SM03054 014SM03067 014SM03072 014SM03076 014SM03081

NAME

REG #

CE

TI

169.1

94.3

3

1

Indexes

.17 ­.32

014SM03048 Production STUD CODE

API

121.70 68.70

WELSHS DEW IT RIGHT 067T Carcass

BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC To breed them right, use Dew It Right!

CW

YG

ASA Reg#: 2403649 MARB BF REA SHEAR API

TI

22.3 24.1 23.0 22.2 20.4 18.5 24.6 0.0

15.1 13.6 7.4 16.8 10.4 10.6 11.3 9.8

19.6 28.3 46.6 31.7 41.3 42.8 39.7 35.3

-.37 -.43 -.14 -.30 -.24 -.34 -.46 -.37

Tattoo: 067T -.25 -.030 1.11 -.54 105.1 51.1 Born: 02/10/2007 .11 -.061 .80 -.79 133.7 69.0 Birth Wt: 83 lbs. .04 -.067 1.05 -.67 139.2 71.1 205 Day Adj. Wt: 804 lbs. .31 -.014 .78 -.67 143.0 79.1 Current Wt: 2450 lbs.

-.01 -.039 .89 -.39 129.5 68.6 Current Hip Ht: 57.5 in. .09 -.032 .90 -.50 116.3 70.4 Current Scrtl. Circum: 47.0 cm .31 -.038 1.16 -.61 126.6 75.9 .20 -.093 1.06 -.27 147.0 82.6 .31 -.043 1.12 -.31 124.2 71.0

RED NON-DILUTER Pine Ridge Simmentals, GA | Sloup Simmental, NE | B & L Cattle Co., NE 5.2 014SM03053 Top Fuel U250HR 2462253 5.0 83.6 129.6 6.2 7.3 49.1 17.3 Expected Progeny Differences and $ Value (Info as of 01/01/2015) 014SM03060 MSR Red Image 9246W 2563102 5.0 4.6 62.6 86.7 8.0 21.2 52.5 20.2 014SM03068 Long’s Steel Shot 2545745 7.3 2.6 52.9 78.1 6.4 18.5 Indexes 45.0 24.8 Production Carcass 272SM00021 Y123 MWW STAY 2616685 6.0 YG 4.6MARB 82.1 BF 133.5REA9.5SHEAR 27.7 API 68.7 TI 20.4 CE BW Ellingson WW YWKlondike MCE MILK DOC CW

7.5 7.1 7.0 6.4

54.3 28.0 20.4 56.3

-.28 -.28 -.35 -.46

-.15 .37 .04 .25

-.075 .83 -.026 .89 -.036 .92 -.082 1.38

-.24 -.63 -.20 -.46

-98.1 122.4 117.8 129.8

66.5 67.9 57.1 79.6

EPD 16.3 .8 65.5 83.0 4.7 16.9 49.6 SIM/ANGUS 014SM03073 ACC .86 .89 CLRWTR .88 .87Shock .81 Force .81 W94C .83 014SM03074 IR Range Boss Y623 % 014SM03079 TJ Cornhusker 226A AVG 014SM03080 GW Marshall 756A 014SM03082 LRS Top Ten 104A

2.6 11.7 12.7 14.4 12.7

16.7 12.3 38.0 39.0 49.6

-.18 -.35 -.22 -.22 -.30

.29 .006 .70 .48 -.001 1.11 .48 .000 1.03 1.00 -.025 .85 .82 -.050 1.04

-.66 -.35 -.22 -.41 -.33

102.7 157.1 143.7 183.7 169.1

60.5 74.0 80.2 93.3 94.3

PVF-BF BF26 Black Joker Welshs Dew It Right 067T Triple C Bettis S72J Nichols Manifest T79 CLO LTS Entourage 72T Hart Eclipse 510Y Mr Ishee Superstout 014 GLS Integrate Z3 LRS A Plus 219A

1930631 2403649 2341670 2416547 2392811 2610085 2560245 2659754 2729739

This complete herd sire is a superb individual with a top -0.3 ranking API index.

3.1 56.7 88.4 3.8 28.5 56.8 30.7 9.6 27.5 -.36

16.3 .8 65.5 83.0 4.7 16.9 18.1 CNS DREAM ON L186 .9 69.8 96.9 14.2 21.7 9.3 HTP SVF IN DEW TIME 1.8 76.1 124.1 13.1 21.3 15.7 HTP SVF HONEYDEW 1.1 69.5 101.8 8.2 17.7 5.3 STF MR MOMENTUM H508 3.2 74.4 112.4 8.0 24.9 7.6 SVF/NJC SENERITA N29 4.1 75.7 112.9 10.0 18.7 10.8 NJC EBONY ANTOINETTE -.2 80.4 118.7 7.9 23.6 8.5 1.6 63.8 105.2 11.1 32.5

22.3 15.1 19.6 ­.37

2496698 .42 .66 2648991 2774076 2708284 2729707

.11

2.4 .39 1.7 .47 55.0 .60 16.2 -3.5 51.3 11.7 .2 72.8 17.2 -1.4 67.1 14.7 -.9 77.0

­.061 .80

­.79

74.8 .4111.0 .50 19.8 .46 79.3 9.4 27.2 113.9 12.9 25.3 118.4 10.3 24.5 135.2 10.0 23.3

49.6 56.5 59.3 52.5 62.1 56.6 63.7 64.4

133.7 69.0

47.3 52.8 61.6 58.1 61.9

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

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