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KANSAS Bull Test
17770 May Day Rd, Green, KS (GPS Address)
I would like to welcome you to the 82nd Annual Kansas Bull Test. Every year these producers bring an excellent set of bulls and every year the competition for the top indexing bull becomes fiercer. This year we saw some incredible gains and the bulls perform at the highest level. I would like to thank the Larson Farms crew for all the hard work and dedication that went into feeding and caring for the bulls. At sale time they will be ready to go straight to work.
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We are headed into an unprecedented time for the cow/calf business. With the total cow numbers low we are going to see some of the highest feeder calves we have ever seen. Many of the analysts and market gurus are predicting that times will be good for the foreseeable future. So here is your opportunity to add high quality, marketable genetics that will increase your pounds of calf sold and have a remarkable effect on your bottom line.
All the bulls have been semen tested, current on their vaccinations and ready to go to work. Thank you for your continued interest of the Kansas Bull Test program and the value that it adds to these bulls. Additional information will be made available on the website at www.kansasbulltest. com. Please feel free to call me or any of the other producers if you would like more information about the bulls.
All the best,
Andee Marston The Marston Group, LLC
Schedule Of Events
Tuesday, April 4th 3:00 PM Bulls Available for Viewing
Wednesday, April 5th 11:00 AM Lunch, Sponsored by Central Valley Ag & Hubbard Milling
12:00 noon, 82nd Annual Kansas Bull Test
Sale Day Phones
Andee Marston 785.250.4449
Dustin Layton 405.464.2455
Andy Larson 785.556.0035
SALE MANGEMENT
Andee Marston 785.250.4449 andeemarston@gmail.com
SALE STAFF
Dustin Layton, Auctioneer 405.464.2455
Jeff Mafi, Angus Journal 816.344.4266
Guy Peverly, The Stock Exchange 785.456.4390
Stephen Russell, Kansas Stockman 785.458.2650
Accomodations
Hampton Inn, Manhattan 785.539.5000
Comfort Suites, Manhattan 785.728.4044
TRUCKING
For long distance and internet purchases, we will assist with finding trucking deemed to be reliable. All bulls need to be picked up immediately following the sale unless other arrangements have been made.
INSURANCE Mortality Insurance will be available at clerks office.
HEALTH All cattle will sell with proper health certificates for immediate shipment. Bulls have been vaccinated for IBR, BVD, BRSV, PI3, Blackleg 8, Vibrio and Lepto 5. All the bulls were poured with Ivormectin and have been tested BVD-PI Free.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All cattle sell under the suggested terms and conditions of the corresponding breed association.
BULL GUARANTEE ON BULLS THAT ARE PURCHASED FOR $3,000 OR MORE
All bulls have passed a Breeding Soundness Exam and have been deemed Satisfactory by Ashland Vet Clinic. The bulls will not be guaranteed to freeze semen for the purposes of Artificial Insemination, Flushing or IVF. If the bull is injured within the first breeding season (in case of bulls making them functionally infertile, the seller will provide the buyer a satisfactory replacement after the bull is brought back in suitable condition or issue a credit, salvage value minus purchased price toward the purchase of a bull in a future Kansas Bull Test. This guarantee does not include death of a bull from natural causes or physical harm. There will be mortality insurance available at the clerks desk if you choose to insure your purchases. Breeding season is defined as the 90-day period following the first turn out date of the bulls. If you do not intend to use the bull(s) for some time after the purchase, we suggest an additional BSE by a licensed veterinarian to assure the highest conception rates possible. We suggest normal management practices in caring for your bulls.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements made from the block will take precedence over information printed in this sale book.
RESPONSIBILITY
Neither Kansas Bull Test nor Sale Management is responsible for any accident or injury incurred in route to, from or at the sale.
SALE ORDER Bulls will be selling in a sale order NOT catalog order.
Angus
Clarks Creek Angus
Cary Granzow
Herington, KS
785.466.1159
LOTS 13 – 14
Clearwater Genetics
John Dugan Clearwater, KS
316.259.7282
LOTS 19 – 23
Hammeke 7 Cattle Co
Clint Hammeke
Great Bend, KS
620.566.7890
LOTS 5 – 8
Pearson Angus
Clint & Lisa Pearson
Scott City, KS
620.874.5219
LOTS 9 – 12
RG Wendt Family Farms
R.G. Wendt
Lawrence, KS
785.258.4137
LOTS 38 – 43
Sawyer Family Angus
Derek Sawyer
McPherson, KS
620.242.4885
LOTS 1 – 4
VanDerVeen Farms
Curtis VanDerVeen
Phillipsburg, KS
785.543.4358
LOTS 24 – 32
W&S Ranch Inc
Philip Weltmer
Smith Center, KS
785.282.3328
785.282.5318
LOTS 15 – 18
Willow Creek
Derek Jackson
Council Grove, KS
620.344.2795
LOTS 33 – 37
SIMMENTAL/SIMANGUS™ CHAROLAIS
Arrow H Cattle
Mark Hintz Hebron, NE 402.768.8329
LOTS 54 – 64
Beach Cattle Co
Matt Beach Leonard, MO 573.881.0404
LOTS 68 – 69
Kaser Brother’s Simmentals
Stephen Kaser Osborne, KS 785.346.6077
LOTS 44 – 53
Ludwig Simmentals
Doug Ludwig Jackson, MO 573-268-9609
LOTS 70 – 71
Teter Ranch
Zachary Teter
Eureka, KS
620-583-9338
LOTS 65 – 67
Fancy Creek Charolais
Charlotte Olsen
Randolph, KS
785.313.2913
LOTS 89
TD Charolais
Todd Dick
Buhler, KS
620.664.7955
LOTS 77 – 83
Wagner Charolais
Wade & Monica Wagner
Smith Center, KS
785.476.8096
LOTS 84 – 88
Wal-Mar Charolais
Shad Marston
Canton, KS
620.628.7902
LOTS 72 – 76
Gelbvieh/Balancers™
Whearty Farms
Jennifer Whearty
Randolph, KS
909.374.0717
LOTS 90 – 92
1
SFA Exclusive 216
Impressive!!! Not only did he top the KBT Index but he is one of the highest scoring bulls of all-time. A product of the popular ST Genetics bull Exclusive. Huge growth, heavy muscled with extra eye appeal. He ranks in the top 1% for YW and the top YW bull in the offering with a 300 $C.
2
SFA Exclusive 210
Lot 1
Calving ease bull with a huge growth curve. Negative birth that ranks in the top 10% for both WW and YW. Huge middled with muscle shape and eye appeal.
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Lot 2
SFA Rawhide 205
Poss Maverick Poss Rawhide
6502
340
A Rawhide son with a ton of practical genetics. Good spread from birth to yearling with huge ribeye and marbling scores. He ranks in the upper limits for $C in the top 2%.
5
Lot 4
Hammeke Phoenix 2223
4
SFA Storm 217
Sleep at night calving ease. This Storm son performed admirably on test gaining over 4 lbs per day. A true curve bender with a tremendous look and excellent structure.
6
Hammeke Phoenix 2216
Here’s the #1 ADG bull of the entire sale, quite a feat for such a low BW bull. With a $F, $G and #B all in the top 10% of the breed. His progeny is sure to perform great whether in the feedyard or sold at weaning.
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The #2 ADG bull in the sale. This bull has a CED, YW, SC, CW, and RE in the top 15% of the breed. His lowest of the six dollar index still ranks in the top 10% of the breed. This bull has it all from calving ease, to maternal, to growth, to carcass!
Hammeke Phoenix 2224
GAR Sure Fire
Superb heifer bull that will still bring the pounds at weaning with a CED in the top 1% of the breed and a BW of -1. He has a WW in the top 25% and a RADG, Milk, $F, and $B EPD in the top 10th percentile. This bull also has a large scrotal with a 1.55.
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Hammeke Hometown 2204
GAR
This is a real performance animal with WW, YW, SC, and $W all in the top 10% of the breed. Furthermore, his CW is top 3%, and RE is top 1%. On the indexes $F, $B, and $C all hit the top 4% of the breed making him a wonderful herd bull prospect.
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PA Stellar 205
Mohnen Substantial 272
This Stellar son has been a standout since day one. His dam has put several bulls through the Kansas Bull Test and never disappoints. Big spread with exceptional carcass merit. Look at his adjusted REA at 16.4 and 5.45 for IMF.
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PA Stellar 218
Substantial 272
If you like a bull with a great look and plenty of substance you will really like this one. Big topped with a big time REA at 15.5. Powerful genetics with phenotype.
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PA Patriarch 262
A heifer safe option by the high use ABS sire Patriarch. An all-purpose bull that brings an extra shot of maternal with highly valuable carcass traits.
Ellingson Authorize 7057 - reference sire
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PA Authorize 232
Koupal Advance 28
Ellingson Authorize 7057
Lot 13
14
His progeny will hit the ground running adding pounds at weaning with added eye appeal. He ranks in the top 5% of the breed for WW and YW. A performance powerhouse with added length and balance.
13
710
CC Ramesses 202
Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36
6124
This is a big stout bull that ranks in the top1% for RE carcass EDP and in the top 20% for all 6 $ value EPDs. 2nd highest KBT index bull.
CC Enhance 906
Exceed 3223
Son of two time #1 bull in the breed for registrations. Huge spread from birth to yearling. High values in $G $B $C
W&S Dual Threat K42
Negative birth with double digit calving ease makes him not only a heifer bull but a performer as well. He ranks in the top 2% for $B, $G and top 3% for $C.
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W&S Acclaim K32
3rd Dimension
Big outlined son of Acclaim. If you want to add some dimension to your calves give him a serious look.
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W&S Rainfall K62
Sleep at night calving ease with a seriously good look. Clean fronted with plenty of mass and dimension.
W&S Playbook K52
1682
5437
1C43 of 9M26 Complete
Deep made with extra dimension and extension. This Playbook son is as solid as they come by pedigree, performance and figures.
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CG 219 Jet Black of 815
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CG 210 Sure Fire of 028
A top performing Jet Black son with a big top and extra muscle shape. His growth EPD’s rank in the top 1% for YW and top 2% for WW. Get more production out of your cowherd by adding pounds at weaning.
A big spread Sure Fire son with plenty of carcass merit. He stems back to an ultra productive cow family with length and carcass quality.
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KM Broken Bow 002 Spring Cove Crossbow
Cove Pretty 205
Lot 21
Angus
Spring Cove Crossbow
Elluna
036 of 121
KM Broken Bow 002
Spring Cove Pretty 205
1/8/22 I 20495747 I 204 I KBT Tag 9 Clearwater Genetics BW WW YW ADJ ADJ ADG WDA
Here is a bull that combines calving ease with valuable carcass traits. Awesome performance for a calving ease bull that weaned off over 700 and recorded a yearling weight of 1223.
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CG 236 Niagara
Hoover Dam
Clearwater Genetics
Big topped Niagara son that has plenty of muscle shape and eye appeal. His balanced EPD profile is backed by solid genetics and strong performance value.
24
VF Scale House 2725
Marcys Scale Crusher SAV
This high performing, high indexing power bull that has checked all the boxes. Very complete on paper and in the flesh. Out of a nice uddered, fertile cow that is bred back AI again.
25
VF Stunner 2447
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Natural Law 52Y
VF Natural Law 2138
5682
High performing Stunner that had a weaning ratio of 120 and a yearling ratio of 114 and indexed near the top on test. Elite performance EPD’s
High indexing bull out of a big hipped, perfect uddered, pathfinder, Coleman dam. Pedigree is loaded with maternal excellence.
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VF Natural Law 2338
28
VFR Ripper 2068
Outstanding maternal cross with the proven cowmaker Natural Law and a beautiful Coleman pathfinder dam.
29
Outcross maternal genetics here combining the heavy muscled sire Ripper with a highly maternal Diamond D pathfinder dam that produced consistently well into her teens. Will produce the easy fleshing, long, lasting females you’ll appreciate.
VF Tribute 2254
Maternal brother to the popular ST Genetics sire B/R MVP. Offers low birthweight with added carcass and maternal EPD’s and top end $ values.
Barricade 2516
Thick ended and deep ribbed Barricade son with outstanding performance and carcass EPD’s and elite foot and pap numbers.
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VF Barricade 2736
The Barricades are the cowman’s kind with power, performance, and excellent foot structure.
Duff
Wick Eureka 943 310
Duff BI 619
Connealy Onward
Willow Creek Net Worth 2213
34
Willow Creek Atlantis 2210
Highly proven pedigree going back to both Net Worth and Bismarck. Strong performance numbers that gained at over 4 lbs a day on test.
35
ANGUS
SAV Rainfall 6846 Square B Atlantis 8060 Elbanna of Conanga 1209
7229
Connealy Consensus
This Atlantis son scanned off the charts, at over 7.0 on his adj IMF. He also comes with a great look, with plenty of muscle shape and thickness. Full brothers sell as lots 35 and 36.
Lot 36
36
Willow Creek Atlantis 2214
SAV Rainfall 6846
Square B Atlantis 8060
Elbanna of Conanga 1209 Connealy Consensus 7229 E&B Lady 7229 Consensus 4172
Lot 37
Here is the one that packs the most muscle and shape. Scanned over a 15 sq. in. ribeye. His dam is a tremendous female that stems back the Lady cow family made popular at Benoit Angus. Full brothers sell as lot 34 and 35.
37
Willow Creek Foundation 2222
Connealy
A bull that just does everything right. Real world growth and performance numbers that are backed by strong carcass quality. No hole’s pedigree with the great Karama cow family from the historic Mill Brae program.
38
WA Tenx 227
Ten X 7008 SA
Recommended for use on heifers. A solid made, rugged bull that stems from the pathfinder sire Ten X. Great performance value that scored well in the KBT index.
39
Barstow Cash Barstow
Z25
Cash
Barstow Bankroll B73 Barstow Miss
Dianna Z25
ANGUS
Enhance MOGCK Entice MOGCK Erica 2255 Vin-Mar O’Reilly Factor WA Elbrea 548 WA Elbrea 305 0 2 65 121 35 1.55 43 0.46 0.7 65 68 78 54 132 236 CED BW WW YW MILK SC CW REA MARB $M $W $F $G $B $C EPDS
If you are looking to retain ownership on your calves look at this one. Huge ultrasound data with a 14.9 sq. in. Ribeye and over 5.3 for IMF. These ones will hit about any grid in the industry. Reliable pedigree with balanced numbers.
42
WA Rainfall 210
43
WA Growth Fund 228
Calving ease deluxe. Double digit CED with a negative birth weight. Loaded with marbling he scanned over 5.8 for IMF. Great maternal with proven cow power from the Elsie cow family.
Sired by the ever popular Growth Fund. Heavy structured with a balanced design and extra muscle shape.
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KB Mr Hoffman K216
46
Lot 45
KB Mr Start K208
Hook’s Full Figures 11F
11H
Sleep at nice calving ease plus incredible performance. He comes in at 18 on CED and the highest calving ease bull in the Simmental division. A combination bull that scores in the top 10% for CED, top 15% for BW, API and top 20% for TI.
A big high performance son of AllABoard. This bull came on late and really surprised us by posting some staggering growth numbers late in the game. Take a look at the incredible ultrasound measurements at almost a 16 inch ribeye and nearly at 4.0 for IMF. If you want performance and style, make sure you find him on April 5th.
45
KB Me Start K213
Calving ease deluxe herd bull with curve bending genetics. He ranks in the top 10% for YW, TI, top 15% for WW, API and top 20% for CED, BW. Big topped with awesome muscle shape you will appreciate his rugged appearance and balanced look.
47
KB Mr Start K200
Hook’s Full Figures 11F
Strong contender to be a calving ease bull with substance and power. Great structure with ample muscle and great carcass figures. He will work in every scenario you could image. HE ranks in the top 10% for REA, API; top 15% for CED, MARB; top 20% for BW and TI.
48
KB Mr Hoffman K202
Balanced bull from every angle. He is a rugged made, big topped individual with more mass and substance. If you look at his EPD figures they are very balanced with an emphasis on performance.
49
KB Mr Start K210
Hook’s Full Figures 11F
The cowboy kind. K210 is a rugged made beef bull that will make the kind of calves that everyone likes to see at market time. Stout and powerful with a great look. He has the biggest REA EPD of the bunch.
KB Mr Start K212
Hook’s Full Figures 11F
A bull with some extra style and pizzaz to him. Square made with a huge hip and balanced look. He is big topped with a ton of real world performance.
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KB Mr Start K204
Lot 51
KB Mr Imperial K201
Highest API bull in the offering. The Imperial sons are no stranger to this test and continue to achieve high marks for performance both in the real world and on paper. His offspring should come easy at birth and then grow like weeds.
If you need to add the extra mass and substance that in vogue today you need this one. Exceptionally stout makes him the complete package. Big time performance with a keep the daughters maternal ability.
52
KB Mr Bozeman K211
Here is a Bozeman son that is super extended upfront with a clean look and straits in his lines. He is a great bull that is a sound as you can make one with performance and style.
54
Arrow H Kingston J106
CLRS Dividend 405D
Apex Dividend WD448F
APEX Savannah W448D
Kingston is the big boy of the pen finishing well over 1,400#. Yes, he’s a Christmas calf but boy has he done well! He has 10 EPDs in the top 30% of the breed. He’s out of an 11 year old Sure Bet cow and our APEX Dividend sire. Being born when he was will give him enough age to cover a few more cows as well. It’ll be difficult to miss the King. Help yourself!
55
Arrow H Klassified K001
This guy won’t be Klassified for very long once you walk in the pen. This APEX Dividend son is real easy on the eyes, with a moderate 83# BW and exceptional growth numbers and nearly a 15 inch ribeye. What an amazing set of feeder calves he’ll produce and heifers to keep!
56
SO Remedy 7F
GKS/Arrow H Kindred Remedy
HPF/HILL Uprising C104
8D
Kindred Remedy is a super well-made and heavily muscled son of Hartman’s Remedy where they recently sold 31 brothers to K009 that averaged over $31,000. Granted one brother sold for a half million which boosted the average, but all the Remedy sons are GOOD and are similar in type with great rear quarters, thick and deep. You’ll be the envy of all the neighbors when he’s running in your pasture!
57
GKS/Arrow H Black Knight
HPF/HILL Uprising C104
Not every year on the KBT do you have the opportunity to purchase two full ET brothers. #57 and #68. Black Knight is a son of Remedy. You can read the footnote above as well. This bull is just slightly bigger framed than #57. Remedy’s offspring are in big demand wherever they sell and look a lot alike and Black Knight is no exception. Take advantage of genetics that are hot!
Arrow H Kansas K036
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WS Proclamation E202
Arrow H Kudos K075
WS Miss Sugar C4
S A V Brilliance 8077
Arrow H Ms Brill B081
Kansas is a very nicely made Proclamation son. He has 12 EPDs in the top 30% of the breed and ratioed 111 on test. Kansas’ mother has a brother on the ground out of Dividend that’s going to be every bit as good as Kansas. She’s proving to be one of the best cows in the herd! I’ll be happy to buy back his heifer calves to make cows out of them. I think that highly of Kansas’ mother!
Kudos to this guy! He may be the youngest bull on the sale 4-10-22 birth date. Give this bull 2-3 more months and he’d look just like the older January bulls on the sale. I brought this guy because of the potential he has and the terrific Brilliance dam he’s out of. He may be the “sleeper” of the sale with the most merit of any if you like great maternal attributes! His Milk, MWW and API EPDs are in the top 30%.
60
Arrow H Keynote K021
CCR Cowboy Cut 5048Z
Keynote has 11 EPDs in the top 30% of the breed. The Proclamation sons are very popular across the country. Part of the reason why is because he sires moderate BW and, in this case, weans at 800#! Check out his API of 162.
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TJ Gold 274G
Arrow H Krugerrand K047
Hook’s Eagle 6E
TJ 12C
GW Lucky Man 644N
RRCC Maid Right 36Y
RRCC
Hold the phone here folks! Krugerrand has 11 EPDs in the top 30% of the breed! This is a fancy son of TJ Gold who has put together a lot of very positive attributes will not only catch your eye physically, but he managed to achieve an 800+ WW with just an 81 lb.BW and his EPDs back it up. His dam at 11 years old is still raising good ones! I want more like her in my herd so please call me when you get ready to sell Kruggerand’s heifer calf crop!
Arrow H Knight K024
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Arrow H Kurus K051
This Knight puts together quite a few very good aspects. He’ll have very good calving ease and yet has the growth spread that every producer desires to have in their next calf crop. His Highlife sire provides new genetics and his dam by Dream On is the tried and true standard for performance that a lot of cattlemen across the country have used and been successful with for years. Get the best of both worlds.
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SIMMENTAL
Hoover Dam
Boulder 1339A CCR Ms L Taylor 1339Y
Payweight 1682
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SIMMENTAL
TJ Diplomat 294D TJ Ambassador 204F TJ 102D MRL Premier Power 175B Teter Sarah 833F Teter 07X Of 819U PRTO 9 2.1 75 116 26 15.5 0.6 0.24 118 73 CED BW WW YW MILK CW REA MARB API TI EPDS
Here is a ½ blood cow making machine. There isn’t a cow on our place out of Basin Payweight 1682 that I don’t like. They’re mostly moderate framed, have good dispositions and raise big calves. I can walk up to his mother and pet her head anytime, anyplace. Kurus should be a calving ease option with a 72# BW and +12.3 for CE.
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SIMMENTAL
RF Impact 601C Rainbowriver Titan 58G Rainbowriver Linne 18C CCR Boulder 1339A Teter Jane 941G Teter Jane 769E 8 2.7 94 150 23 29.1 0.96 0.14 128 83 CED BW WW YW MILK CW REA MARB API TI EPDS
Ambassador 204F - reference sire
Lot 68
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SIMMENTAL
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Teter Riley 2302K
A stout baldy bull that has a ton of muscle shape. As square built as you can make one with plenty of performance and eye appeal.
68
BC/C Genuine K255
This unique bull ranks in the top 1% for CW and top 10% for growth traits. If you sell your calves by the pound take advantage of the massive weight gains, he will put into his calf crop.
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Rubys
Frontline 40F Hook’s Carina 15C TJ Roosevelt 366E Ludwig Miss 36H Ludwig Miss Rhsurge 116B 11 2.4 89 134 29 37.2 0.97 0.37 152 90 CED BW WW YW MILK CW REA MARB API TI EPDS
The Frontline calves are built right from the ground up with tremendous bone and foot size. 39K has been a big performer with almost a 700 lb WWT and top 20% for API.
6K is the cattlemen’s kind. Massive ribbed with balanced look with top and a rear end. His dam is a beautiful Boulder daughter with a great udder and maternal ability. Keep the females with this dude.
Lot 72
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Wal-Mar Mr Miles 201 P/S
Lot 73
Here is the standout in the Charolais offering. Look at his performance over 800 at weaning and over 1300 at a year, plus a massive 17.0 inch ribeye. Not just a standout on paper but also one of the most massive bulls in the whole KBT. Huge topped, muscle shape with extra eye appeal.
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Wal-Mar Mr Blazing Miles 205P
As square built and as sound as you can make one. Plenty of body length with extra neck extension that will add that desirable look to a set of calves. Great performance with a soft look.
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Wal-Mar Long Miles 203P/S
A calving ease option from the Charolais division. The Milestone calves have made a lasting impact on our herd producing rugged bull like him and valuable, maternal females that stay in the program.