Cattle & Sale Information

Scrotal Measurements

The actual measurements plus one adjusted for a year of age are both printed in the catalog. The 3C bulls’ scrotals were taken on 1/31/2023, NLC bulls were done 1/14/2023. Scrotals are measured in centimeters.

Weights

Birth weights are printed as the actual birth weight. The weaning and yearling weights and ratios for weaning and yearling were all processed by the American Simmental Association including those sired by Angus.

Color

In the footnotes some of the bulls either by pedigree or DNA test are known homozygous black. Homozygous black cattle do not have any red genes and will not sire red calves. Since white can be dominant over black they can still have white on them.

If both parents are black the animal might be homozygous black but if not confirmed by DNA test they will be listed as double black. If a bull has been DNA tested red carrier or is from one red parent he will be listed heterozygous black. If used on red cows that are non-diluted about half the offspring will be black, if used on a black cows, most of the offspring will be black out of a heterozygous black bull.

Ultrasound Data

Ultrasound data is included in the catalog and their EPDs should reflect this, right in the lot box. Taken February 13th, 2023.

EPD AVERAGES LISTED ON INSIDE BACK COVER FOR PUREBRED & HYBRID SIMMENTALS

Breeding Soundness

Since bulls will be 11 months of age average by sale day, many are too young to be evaluated much in advance of the sale. We fully guarantee these bulls and the fall bulls will pass the breeding soundness evaluation before the breeding season. For $150/hd you can leave your bull purchases here until May 1, 2023 and we will semen test them for you!

Trucking

Free delivery to Central stockyard locations in the Dakotas and adjacent states or we will make arrangements and pay half the expenses elsewhere in the continental U.S. on the individually lotted cattle. $50 discount if you haul your own cattle sale day. This year we will offer for $150/hd you can leave your bulls with us until May 1 and we will semen test them for you. We will still assist with delivery options as well.

Viewing Of Cattle

Cattle may be seen anytime at the ranch. Bulls will be penned by sire groups as much as possible. This allows you to observe what each sire passes to his progeny.

5% volume discount on the purchase of 5 bulls or more

Directions to the Ranch

From the Southwest – Get off of Interstate 90 at Reliance exit 248. Take Hwy 47 northeast 19 miles to Fort Thompson, then take Hwy 34 east 22 miles to the junction of Hwy 45 & go north on Hwy 45 12 miles to 216th St. (asphalt), then go 12 miles east to 372nd Ave. & turn south by the 3C/NLC sign & go 2.25 miles.

From Kimball – Take Hwy 45 north 35 miles to 216th St. (asphalt), then go 12 miles east to 372nd Ave. & turn south by the 3C/NLC sign & go 2.25 miles.

From Miller – Take Hwy 45 south 18 miles to 216th St. (asphalt), then go 12 miles east to 372nd Ave. & turn south by the 3C/NLC sign & go 2.25 miles.

From Wessington – Take 374th Ave. (asphalt) south 14 miles to 216th St. & turn west up big hill & go 2 miles west past 3C Christensen Ranch sign to 3C/ NLC sign & take 372nd Ave. 2.25 miles south.

From Huron – Take Hwy 14 west to Hwy 281 & go south 1 mile on Hwy 281 to the 9th St. road (209th street) & go 12 miles west to 374th Ave. & go 7 miles south to 216th St. & turn west up big hill & go 2 miles west past 3C Christensen Ranch sign to 3C/NLC sign & take 372nd Ave. 2.25 miles south.

From Wessington Springs – Take Hwy 34 west 7 miles to 374th Ave. & go north 10 miles to 3C/NLC sign at 218th St. & go west 2 miles. Barn is on hill to the south.