Circle G Angus Female Dispersal Sale

Welcome

2022 marks twenty five years of breeding Angus cattle here at Circle G as this division was added in 1997. This breed was a natural fit as many of our Simmental and Hereford customers used Angus genetics in their crossbreeding programs. Several outfits had suggested we help service their Angus bull requirements so the decision was made to build quality Red and Black Angus cowherds.

It is with very mixed emotions that this herd is being dispersed. The seedstock industry is a passion for me and I thrive on the challenge of making good cattle even better. Some people have even gone as far as saying that purebred cattle are an addiction for me...and they may be right!

Reality hit home during the two weeks of extreme cold in February of 2021 during calving and just prior to the bull sale. The work of calving 350 females in minus 30 temperatures and even despite having my two very capable hired men, Ben and Joe, was not fun. The weather event brought into full focus that something had to change. The tough decision was made to streamline the operation to one breed and sell the Angus cattle as reducing the numbers within each breed would not solve the problem longterm. The Red Angus cowherd was sold privately that spring and now is the time to follow through and complete what I stated would happen.

I’m very proud of the Angus herd that I’ve built and have been gratified by the many positive comments of visitors who have viewed the cattle. Statements that have stuck with me are “This cowherd is one of the Angus breed’s best kept secrets” and the late Doug Henderson commented while touring the herd just prior to his untimely death, “Garth, the quality of your Angus cows is deadly”.

The Circle G herd has been culled ruthlessly for udder quality, foot structure and temperament. Those that know me, know that I insist on these fundamentals. Having large numbers of cattle with a limited labour force, dictates that only problem free, productive animals remain. High quality walking bulls have been used and many “breed leading” bulls have been sampled by AI resulting in this herd of well bred Angus females with a diverse genetic base.

My breeding philosophy has been to provide genetics that will produce “user friendly”, profitable progeny. The cow herd has never been pampered and is managed similar to those of many of my commercial customers utilizing swath grazing and high roughage rations.

I am a strong believer that the strength of any breeding program is the cows behind it. I have stacked high maternal genetics with above average performance and moderate birth weights for generations and the results are evident. This cowherd is responsible for helping build a very successful Circle G Bull Sale that has a strong and very loyal customer base. They will do the same for their new owners. The cattle will be catalogued in cow families so it will be easier to research the lineage.

The older cows are tried and proven and are here for good reason. They have risen to the top of their age group, have stood the test of time and selection and have years of profitability left. Many will return your initial investment with their first calf. Don’t overlook these females!

The younger cattle are simply the best ever produced here. The large group of two year old heifers, with their impressive first calves at side, and the awesome sets of bred heifers and heifer calves are attracting much attention. The herd bulls selling are high volume, beef bulls with much genetic merit. Their service and progeny are a sale feature.

I would like to thank my many Angus customers for their friendship, trust and loyalty over the years. There will be one more opportunity to purchase a Circle G Angus bull at the February 19, 2023 bull sale in Innisfail. These bull calves are an outstanding group and will be available for viewing.

Thanks also to family, neighbours and friends for all their efforts to help make this sale happen.

Hopefully you can be with us at Circle G on December 12, but for those of you unable to attend, there are various options and ways for you to purchase cattle. DLMS will be onsite to handle internet bidding and a very competent sales crew is in place to assist you as well. Video footage of every animal can be viewed on DLMS.

I strongly encourage you to come view the cattle prior to the sale and get a personal tour. There wasn’t enough time and space to picture all the cattle in the catalogue and the quality runs deep.

If I can be of any assistance to you prior to, or on sale day, please don’t hesitate to ask or call.

Sincerely, Garth Cutler 403.304.0896

Ben Dowling

Garth Cutler

Joe Faubion

On behalf of all of us at Bohrson Marketing Services, it is our extreme pleasure to be working with Garth Cutler of Circle G Angus as we wel come you to the dispersion of his Black Angus program. Garth’s decision to lighten his busy work load does not come easy as he has assembled a very impressive, diverse herd of black mother cows that are the back bone to his highly successful bull sale. Garth’s firm belief in raising highly maternal, low maintenance cattle that excel in foot and udder quality with a heavy emphasis on over all do-ability is the reason he’s able to offer such a deep, consistent set of cattle on December 12, 2022.

We know you will be impressed with the quality on offer and be taken back by the productivity of the cow families represented. As mentioned before, Garth annually hosts one of the strongest bull sales every spring, and it’s heavily due to the mother cows that back the bulls as well as the sires that made them. Garth’s never-ending search for special, elite females to grab onto and build around has assisted in building this impressive set of cattle. He takes it seriously to source new genetics and herd bulls that take out any guess

work when it comes to the cattle up for auction and the services the bred females will carry. Your opportunity for a quick return on investment seems to always present itself a little extra in dispersal sales and we feel when they are of this quality, its even greater!

Garth is a very humble and talented stockman and if you have ever had the chance to talk cows with him, you already know that. These dispersal sales are truly the representation of the fruits of some one’s labour and we feel in the case of the Black Angus herd at Circle G, it’s plentiful. We highly encourage you to book an appointment with Garth to preview the cows any time leading up to sale day and again plan to be with us on December 12, 2022. This is a sale you will not want to miss and one we hope you will take advantage of to grab on to some of the most elite cow families from one of the strongest operations in North America. If for whatever reason your busy schedule does not allow you to be with us, please contact a Bohrson Marketing representative for a free consultation of the cattle on offer and utilize our trusted, confidential, free-to-you or der buying service where we guarantee your satisfaction. We look forward to visiting with you on this special Black Angus Dispersal. Best Regards, The Bohrson Marketing Team

Welcome to the much anticipated Circle G Black Angus Dispersal. We are very honoured that Garth has asked us to be a part of his event, one that will very exciting. Garth is the kind cattlemen that everyone should admire. He has always been very critical on the important things. In this herd there is no second chances and he absolutely will not tolerate udder, feet or temperament issues. When you an alyze this herd you will see that these cows really excel in all those departments. The one thing that Garth really pays the very most attention to though is cow families. He studies pedigrees in his own herd and through out the industry to find what cow families contin ually year after year come to the top. He will then stack these great cow families on each other and the end result is what you see here. A herd of highly maternal, highly productive cows that can wean of an industry compared above average calf or better year after year. Garth has taken all the guess work out of this herd and has eliminat ed the very few problems that he has been faced with. On offer for you is a herd that will please even the most critical of cattlemen, so please bid by with confidence.

This is truly a complete female dispersal as every female will be on offer with nothing held back. The cows are quite the sight to see as there are donor quality cows literally in every pen. The set of bred heifers is absolutely outstanding. If I was selecting out of this group for fall females sales I would be able to find a place for them all. Many of which would be at the top of select sales. The heifer calves are fancy in their type but still have that volume and power they need to be great mother cows. They are developed correctly to have very low risk of any problems as they mature into bred heifers and then cows.

Please plan on joining us December 12 at the farm for the Circle G Black Angus Dispersal. I would also recommend setting up a time prior to come and tour the herd. You will want to take your time with this offering, as there are good functional cows on each and every page of your catalogue. If for any reason you are unable to attend, all of us at First Class Cattle Marketing are very familiar with the offering. It will be our pleasure to assist you in a professional and confidential manner in the purchase of your next Black Angus female or Herd Bull. I wish you all the best this fall and we will see you at the sale.

Regards, Darnell Fornwald, First Class Cattle Marketing

Welcome to the Circle G Black Angus Dispersal Sale.

Garth has developed a really good set of brood matrons that sure needs a close look this sale season. The consistency across the board in the cow herd is what we all want to attain. The udder quality is exceptional with deep middled cows in the pastures. If they didn’t pass the grade, they were dismissed form the herd. Look through the production records as well, these females do produce and will continue to for the new owners.

The bred heifers on offer are sure to catch everyone’s eyes. Very

strong set and so consistent throughout. Powerful yet very clean fronted group with a great future ahead and bred the right way for an immediate coupon.

To make this cowherd, the top side of the pedigree has been a key to the success. The walking sires used have great dams and the A.I. bulls used were from the front of the line ups. The matings have been very successful for this operation.

Do go visit the cowherd prior to the sale at Lacombe, you will be im pressed. If any member of the staff or OBI can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call us.

Regards, Mark Holowaychuk, OBI Livestock Ltd.

bull calves born here were features of the 2021 bull sale and his daughters are an outstanding set of 2 year olds that weaned excellent calves...their udder quality and milk flow is first rate

• Gareth 177G was purchased as the feature bull in the 2020 Freyburn sale and matured into an impressive long backed herd bull with excellent foot structure and temperament

• Sired by U2 Temptation, the 2018 U2 feature black bull and a full brother to the very popular U2 Coalition bull...their dam is the $140,000 Erelite 109Z cow that is a production giant with super udder structure

• Unfortunately 177G was lost to a shoulder injury...his progeny are an outstanding sire group and carry powerful genetics

• Crack the Gate was the lead off Cowboy Up son in the 2021 Hamilton Farms Bull Sale

• I was impressed with his excellent feet, length of spine and strong maternal heritage...having Tiger in the pedigree certainly adds genetic merit

• His footnote in the Hamilton sale catalogue read “His dam, HF Blackwood Lady 221C is a moderate framed, beautifully patterned female that really knows how to work for a living and looks good doing it. 25H has tremendous potential to be a superior herd sire which will breed consistency and leave you with fabulous females”

• 25H was lost to a back injury but his calf crop looks very good...moderate at birth with good growth

• His sons will be popular in the 2023 Circle G Bull Sale and his daughters are features in the heifer calf group

Grand Dam 109Z

• Topsoil 355G was one of the feature and high selling bulls in the 2020 Peak Dot spring bull sale • He was purchased by Bar-E-L Angus and used in their good program until I needed a bull to cover a group of cows when one of my herdsires was injured this spring...many thanks to Lynne & Dave for making this high quality bull available to me

355G is a well made beef bull with impressive depth of body and style...his feet are rock solid and his maternal heritage is very strong with Hoover No Doubt, Eliminator and Bismarck influencing his pedigree

Stillwater is soft made with an abundance of shape, depth of rib and fleshing ability and breeds what he is

Dam was the second high selling female in the 2019 Brooking Angus fall sale at $36,000 and is backed by the famous Rose cow family

Stillwater sired a stellar set of big middled, hairy calves... he and his daughters have been admired by many visitors

A sale feature...proven calving ease bulls of this calibre are hard to find and his

• If it were possible, I’d use 3330A for the mold to create a hundred more just like her...she is an ideal female

• She is flat-out awesome with a world of volume, a near perfect udder, great feet and excellent production

• 3330A was the high selling black Angus heifer calf in the Crowfoot dispersal and is a maternal sister to the Crowfoot 0102X bull that topped the sale at $42,000

• A Natural Law sired son, Freedom 16F, topped the 2019 bull sale at $12,000 to Marj Veno and Murray McArthur and he has bred well for

3330A son to Freeman Iwasiuk

• 9103G is maturing into a replica of her model dam 3330A . . . same look, quality and high production level

• Her sire,

Natural Law 1’16, is backed by one of Tanya’s favourite cows and bred very well with top end progeny of both sexes...he is now working at Atlasta Angus

• The PM Natural Law daughters are just beginning to make their mark here and 9103G is certainly one of the best

Rose 8802U was one of my top picks at the Crowfoot sale and was a tremendous cow. Massive in her rib shape and had a great set of feet along with a correct udder...she was awarded CAA Elite Dam status. Michelle Peake used an Equation son of 8802U with great success and a 36X son topped the 2016 bull sale to F-R Angus. Unfortunately, an injury shortened her time here but her influence lives on.

Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms of the sale are cash, cheque, E-transfer or wire transfer payable at par at the sale location unless satisfactory credit arrangements have been made with the seller prior to the sale. The right of property shall not pass until complete settlement has been made.

U.S. BUYERS INFORMATION

Any purchases that are to be sent to the U.S. will be charged $150/animal to cover the cost of export testing and paperwork. Trucking, U.S. Customs and veterinary charges are the responsibility of the buyer. It is the buyer’s responsibility to determine health requirements for importing any animal into his particular state. Circle G assumes no responsibility for the health status of any animal in the sale.

PREGNANCY INFORMATION

All serviceable age females have been pregnancy examined by an accredited veterinarian giving an estimated length of gestation. This estimated gestation period shall be used only as a guideline to calving and is not a guarantee of actual service. The most current information will be printed in the sale catalogue.

BREEDERS GUARANTEE

As this is a dispersal sale, all cattle sell with no further guarantee. The herd bulls will be semen tested.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

All announcements from the auction block will take precedence over the printed material in the catalogue. Buyers are urged to stay attentive for such announcements throughout the sale.

CALVES RECEIVED

ACCIDENTS

Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of people in attendance, Circle G assumes no responsibility in this matter and disclaims any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of accidents or loss of property.

BUYERS RISK/INSURANCE

All purchases become the risk of the buyer as soon as sold. Insurance will be available on sale day. Canadian Farm Insurance representative, Kolton Kasur, will be in attendance. 780.387.8376

VIDEOS

This is a video sale. Videos were shot in mid November by Bridget Andrews (Livestock+). The videos will be posted on DLMS for viewing prior to the sale.

ACCOMODATIONS

Country Club Inn Lacombe 403.782.7878

Best Western Plus Lacombe Inn & Suites 403.782.3535

Travelodge by Wyndham Lacombe 403.782.7826

Western Budget Motel Ponoka 403.783.8382

LOAD OUT/SHIPPING

Bring your trailers to the sale. All cattle will be available for loadout as soon as settlement has been made. Assistance will be provided to help arrange loads of cattle for shipping. As the end of the year and the calving season is fast approaching, all cattle must be picked up or shipped out prior to December 28. All shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. BRED

HEIFERS RECEIVED

CATTLE VIEWING

The cattle are available for viewing anytime prior to the sale. As this is a video sale, presale viewing is encouraged. Video footage of each animal will play on a large screen as they are sold. The sale cattle will be displayed right outside the sale barn. The bull calves will sell in the Circle G Bull Sale February 18, 2023 but will be available for viewing.

PHOTOS

The photos were taken by Garth with assistance from Ben and Joe. We attempted to get the mature females pictured prior to weaning while nursing their calves. However, some were missed so they are dry when they were pictured in October after weaning. The bred heifers were pictured in September and the heifer calves were pictured in late October.

HERD MANAGEMENT

The Circle G cowherd has never been pampered. Swath grazing and high roughage rations (at least 15% of the silage ration is made up of straw) have been utilized to lower input costs and put selection pressure on the herd. I wanted my management to reflect that of many of my bull customers. My cattle have been bred and selected to work in the real world. The best cattle come to the top when the management doesn’t cater to the poorer doers. As a good friend has told me on many occasions, “too many purebred operations use feed to cover up warts”.

The bull calves were weaned on September 2. The heifer calves were weaned on September 24 with their dams remaining on rental pasture at Winfield until October 10. They could have stayed longer but we had to get them home to be pregnancy checked. The calves did not have any creep feed through the summer.

The cows, bred heifers and herdbulls were on pasture close to home until mid to late October so will be in natural condition for the sale. They were started on a silage and straw ration and will remain on that until sale time.

Bovilis Nasalgen & Vision 8 at 10 days Pyramid FP5 + Presponce & Vision 8/ Somnus end of May and September (pasture turnout and weaning)