NOVEMBER 23,
and Crystal Mitchem 400 Davids Chapel Rd. Vale, NC 28168 704-472-4369 Bryson Westbrook 980-230-4868
Farm Manager, Ed Soto 704-974-1407
Herdsman, Kim Prestwood 828-320-7317
Farm Address: 1540 N. Post Road Shelby, NC 28150 Farm Manager, Will Standley 984-480-9054 Herd Manager, Zack 919-608-8882 84 Austin Farm Ln. Clayton, NC 27520 Jody Standley 919-291-4212 3404 Shady Grove Rd. Providence, NC 27315 George Ward 434-251-3637 William Ward 434-334-2625
Saturday, November
444 Union Grove Rd., Union Grove, N.C.
Sale Staff
Will Thompson, Auctioneer ......................
704-616-8553
Tommy Coley, AHA .............................. 815-988-7051
Bryan Blinson, Blinson Strategies .................. 919-422-9108
Bob Schaffer, AHA Director ....................... 540-661-2229
Truman Sanner, DVM ............................ 704-402-0959
Crystal Mitchem, DVM .......................... 704-472-7564
Neil Bowman, North Carolina Dept. of Ag. 919-270-7094
Schedule
Friday, Nov. 22
Noon – 5 p.m. ...................... Cattle available for viewing Saturday, Nov. 23
9 a.m. – Noon Cattle available for viewing 11 a.m. ................................ Lunch served by NCJHA Noon ................................................... Sale
TERMS: Cash or good check. Cattle will be sold to the highest bidder. The auctioneer will settle any disputes as to bids. All cattle are to be paid for by the purchaser prior to loadout unless prior arrangements have been made. Each animal will be the purchaser’s risk immediately after it is sold.
HEALTH: The health of the cattle selling is excellent. All animals will be accompanied by a proper health paper.
BREEDING GUARANTEE: All animals are guaranteed to be breeders. All bulls have passed a Breeding Soundness Exam within 30 days of the sale. All females sold as bred will be examined by a veterinarian and determined pregnant. There is no guarantee that a bred female will deliver a live calf. All open heifers are guaranteed to breed.
GUARANTEE: All animals sell under the American Hereford Association’s Recommended Terms of Sale for Auctions (www.hereford.org). All guarantees are between the buyer and seller. Any problems should be reported to the seller within 6 months of the sale date. The guarantee is for one breeding season. Any issues with the bulls will be worked out between the bull’s seller and the buyer. The bull seller reserves the right to have a 3rd party vet to check the bull for issues.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements made from the auction block take precedence over statements in the catalog.
LIABILITY: All persons who attend the sale do so at their risk. The sale management nor any other persons connected with this sale assume liability, legal or otherwise, for accidents or loss of property.
TRUCKING: For sale day trucking contact William Ward 434-334-2626.
The Southern Partners in Performance Sale will be live on the internet. Real-time bidding is available via the internet for this sale. Live audio and live video will allow buyers to bid on the animal just as if they were present at the sale. A buyer account must be created prior to the sale. Please visit www.livesuctions.tv to create an account and request a buyer number. www.liveauctions.tv
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BULL | P44497145 | Calved: 8/17/22 | Tattoo: RE 2709
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
WHITEHAWK CHIEF 318G ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44064233 WHITEHAWK P152 BEEFMAID 854CET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
CHURCHILL HOMETOWN 5344C ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDC}
WHR 5344C 401 BEEFMAKER 609FET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P43890143 INNISFAIL 723 U208 4015 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
If you are looking for a stout bull that going to bring you high weaning and yearling weights here he is. Chief progeny are excelling and this one has a great blend of genetics. Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
{DBP}
BULL | P44411462 | Calved: 9/5/22 | Tattoo: RE 24K
SHF DAYBREAK Y02 D287 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
SHF HOUSTON D287 H086 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44123641 SHF MISS 14 20Z D223 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
MF3C CANDI 13G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
44100123 ECR LADY FLOW 211ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDP}
Top 11% or higher WW, YW, REA, BMI, and CHB. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
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ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
BULL | 44592843 | Calved: 9/28/22 | Tattoo: RE 28K
UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
H MONTGOMERY 7437 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P43799223 RST GAT NST Y79D LADY 54B ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
H FHF ADVANCE 628 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
H BL MISS SPICE 905 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
44050206 H AC MARIANNE 231 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
High performing horned bull out of a great donor. Top 4% REA and Top 24% CHB. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
| P44411467 |
SHF DAYBREAK Y02 D287 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
SHF HOUSTON D287 H086 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44123641 SHF MISS 14 20Z D223 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
C KRC 1008X MILES 4288 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
C 4288 BURLESQUE 8196 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP} 43890626 BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
Top 10% or higher WW, YW, CW, FAT, REA, CHB. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
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FIVE JS GRINDSTONE 209 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44549428 | Calved: 9/20/22 | Tattoo: LE 209
CHURCHILL TORO 507C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
PPH 507C RIBEYE {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P43963182 PPH MS 719T VICTRA Z69
CMR GVP MR MATERNAL 156T {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
NJW U33 156T VERA 256C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
P43669640 SHF LADY M326 U33 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
Good pedigree blend that produced a nice big bodied bull that should have great growth on the commercial side. Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
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FIVE JS DREAM ON 163H 206 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44497141 | Calved: 9/30/22 | Tattoo: RE 206
BAR JZ SLEEP ON 738C {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} TH 523F 738C SLEEP ON 163H {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44140749 TH 4021 358C JEWELL 523F ET {DOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF}
EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413 {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
FIVE J’S VICTORIA B413 9159
P44166018 SCHU-LAR JS 25D SOCIETY 5AA250 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
Sired by the popular Sleep On out of a double bred X651. Should bring you plenty of carcass and calving ease.
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP}
BULL | P44427169 | Calved: 10/21/22 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE K66
CHAN CMR STRONG Y449 W399 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
CHAN CMR STRONG Y449 C406 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP}
P44073382 CHAN LADY WONDER W18 W281 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDP}
MPB WRANGLER 19D 1114 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
4B 19D MS WRANGLER 545 621D
43766267 MPB BIG REDS DOMINETTE 1039 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
A bigger framed bull with good eye set, slick haired, heavy pigment, and dark red in color. He is ready to breed a lot of cows.
Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} BULL | P44411466 | Calved: 11/13/22 | Tattoo: RE 33K
R NEW YORK 5083 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
R EXCITEMENT 4356 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P43711600 R MISS ON TARGET 384 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDC}
H BK CCC SR GAME CHANGER ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
ECR LADY EMBRACER 5531
P43620795 ECR LADY MARK 436
Dam consistently delivers heavy weaning. Top 14% WW and Top 21% YW. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
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{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP}
BULL | P44427065 | Calved: 12/3/22 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE K110
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} WHR 4B FELTONS PLAN 272G {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
P44056365 WHR S342/264Z BEEFMAID 188D {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} 4B R117 801 MS WESTBROOK G903 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P44151662 RUPLATORIA BANNER HV558 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
This is a medium framed bull with slick hair, good eye set and well pigmented. He has a tremendous depth of body. Dark red and very correct bull. Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
BULL | P44420173 | Calved: 12/3/22 | Tattoo: LE K203
TH 403A 475Z PIONEER 358C ET {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
TH 22A 358C PIONEER 73E {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P43818546 TH 432Y 9050 LORETTA 22A {DLF,HYF,IEF}
SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}
TF ROXANNA 998 R117 226D ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
P43677433 WALKER MISS 446 133 998 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
A well balanced bull with good pigmentation, slick haired, and wide across the top. He is dark red. Due to his low birth weight, he would make a good bull to breed heifers to. Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP} BULL | 44481511 | Calved: 12/10/22 | Tattoo: RE 32K
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} 43311175 UPS JT MISS NEON 7811 1ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
JCS HOMEBREW 4616 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF}
WSCC KESSIE’S HOME 006E {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
P43872449 BPF KESSIE 75B ET {DBP}
Big stout horned calving ease bull. Excellent choice for F1 baldy females (top 5% BMI). Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
05L {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP} BULL | P44594560 | Calved: 1/4/23 | Tattoo: RE 05L
LCX PERFECTO 11B ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
BG LCC 11B PERFECTO 84F {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P43892306 BG 100W NICKY 31C {DOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
CRR ABOUT TIME 743 {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} BR ALLIE 6821 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
P43776013 BR DM BRYANNA 8021 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
Low birth weight calving ease bull excellent for heifers. Top 21% BMI and CHB, and Top 9% REA.
Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
| 44484330 |
ECR WHO MAKER 210 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
T/R BPF AMERICANCLASSIC 561CET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
P43645392 TFR PARIS 415 ET
H FHF ADVANCE 628 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
H BL MISS SPICE 905 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 44050206 H AC MARIANNE 231 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
A big stout horned bull with a lot of muscle and strong ribeye numbers. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
2103
BULL | P44547712 | Calved: 1/22/23 | Tattoo: LE 2103
R EXCITEMENT 4356 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
APH 4356 COLORADO 15G {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44040662 CPH 10Y WYNNE 14B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDP}
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
DR APPLAUSE Z311 C14 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
P43633908 CHURCH VIEW SELENA 017A {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Exceptional Colorado son maybe the soggiest in our offering out of a 10-year-old Encore cow. She maybe the most productive cow at Five J’s. We probably shouldn’t let this one go. Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
MF3C MAGESTIC 16L {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
BULL | P44472778 | Calved: 3/15/23 | Tattoo: RE 16L
CHURCHILL MAJESTIC 903G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
MF3C MAJESTIC 04J {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP} P44245370 CHURCHILL LADY 8367F {DBP}
JCS HOMEBREW 4616 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF}
MF3C HOMEBREW BELLE 02J 44252489 JCS MISS BELLE AIR 8382 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Top 11% or higher WW, YW, and BMI. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
BULL | P44511315 | Calved: 3/20/23 | Tattoo: RE 18L
CHURCHILL MAJESTIC 903G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
MF3C MAJESTIC 04J {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP}
P44245370 CHURCHILL LADY 8367F {DBP}
LJR MSU 6Y ALL IN 260A {DLF,HYF,IEF}
RHF 260A MISS CHOICE 8090F {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P43955758 RHF 7084 MISS CHOICE 4713B {HYP,MSUDP}
Low birth weight calving ease bull for heifers. Top 17% YW. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
BULL | P44548589 | Calved: 3/28/23 | Tattoo: LE 3921
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
P43987463 LOEWEN 77 48 MISS 344N 4RB42ET {DLF,HYF,DBP}
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC}
GENOA MISS HOMETOWN 10Y 15047 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P43585109 HYALITE TS LASS 547 {DLP,HYP}
Cherry red, from head to toe with plenty of pigment. Marlboro man is a Genesis out of the nationally know Genoa Hometown 15047. If you’re looking for a bull with no holes, this is the one. “Smoke” him over sale day. We are retaining 50% semen rights and 50% possession. Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BULL | P44570267 | Calved: 3/28/23 | Tattoo: LE 3092
CL 1 DOMINO 942G {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} CHURCHILL BR 5JNATIONWIDE 179J {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44268920 BR VALIDATED B413 6035 7098 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
EFBEEF X651 TESTED A250 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 5J’S VICTORIA A250 9119 {HYP}
P44187792 TPH VICTORIA U127 73 {HYP}
Really good Nationwide son out of a very good Tested A250 daughter. If you are looking to make good, structured replacement females or retaining ownership in the feedlots, this is the bull for you. Don’t miss him!
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44570268 | Calved: 3/29/23 | Tattoo: LE 3101
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 202C173DSTEADFAST 156J ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44276463 NJW 160Z 8Y HOME MAKER 202C {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF}
EFBEEF N093 PROFICIENT A303 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF}
EFBEEF A303 KATE F352
P43961103
EFBEEF N014 KATE U301 ET {DOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Another Steadfast with great udder and teat scores along with excellent baldy making indexes.
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44570269 | Calved: 3/30/23 | Tattoo: LE 3103
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 202C173DSTEADFAST 156J ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44276463 NJW 160Z 8Y HOME MAKER 202C {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF}
KCF BENNETT X51 B20 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
EFBEEF B20 FREDOREEN F385 P43957931 EFBEEF X651 FREDOREEN D879 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
Tops the charts in carcass, calving ease, and has great baldy making index. You cannot go wrong here.
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
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{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44562434 | Calved: 3/31/23 | Tattoo: LE 3106
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 202C173DSTEADFAST 156J ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44276463 NJW 160Z 8Y HOME MAKER 202C {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF}
EFBEEF X651 TESTED A250 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
LADY A250 TESTED F806 {HYP}
P43906189 LADY 161 OZZIE C528 {HYP}
Another good Steadfast out of a tested A250 daughter that will bring carcass with quality and calving ease.
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
FIVE JS GOTTI 3110 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44570270 | Calved: 4/3/23 | Tattoo: LE 3110
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 202C173DSTEADFAST 156J ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44276463 NJW 160Z 8Y HOME MAKER 202C {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF}
EFBEEF X651 TESTED A250 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
LADY A250 TESTED F812
P43907329 LADY 372 REST EASY C5117
Moderate and thick Steadfast out of one of our best Tested A250 daughters. Should bring carcass with quality as well as calving ease. Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BULL | P44570272 | Calved: 4/12/23 | Tattoo: LE L09
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
LOEWEN GRADY B42 G15 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44001386 LOEWEN 77 48 MISS 344N 4RB42ET {DLF,HYF,DBP}
EFBEEF RESOLUTE CEO {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
L III TFL C609 1834 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P43985943 EFBEEF 6378 STELLA C752
Dark Cherry red smooth made Grady son that goes back to an exceptional performing CEO daughter. Will have carcass with quality along with extra calving ease. Premier EPD profile. Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
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{DBP}
BULL | P44594156 | Calved: 4/25/23 | Tattoo: RE 103L
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} LOEWEN GENESIS G16 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF}
P43987463 LOEWEN 77 48 MISS 344N 4RB42ET {DLF,HYF,DBP}
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
C SULL MILES DIANA 7300 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
P43819484 TCC MS DIANA 01 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
Heifer bull with solid numbers: Top 8% or higher EPDs for CW, REA, BMI, and CHB. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
BULL | P44553048 | Calved: 4/28/23 | Tattoo: BE B76
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 11B 173D CHARACTER 178J ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44272817 NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
KB MB LANE BRYANT 734 B868 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P43472591 KB RB COVERGIRL 666 B734 {DBP}
B76 is sired by 4B’s esteemed NJW 11B 173D Character 178J. Character is a result of linebreeding 79Z one of the most proven and successful cows in the Ward herd. The dam of B76 is one of our favorite donors whose sons are serving in both registered and commercial herds. Daughters standout in multiple herds around the state. This bull’s lineage should allow him to sire some elite females due to the strong proven maternal background, evidenced by the cows in his pedigree.
Consigned by Blinson Polled Herefords, Buies Creek, N.C. • 919-422-9108
MF3C MONTGOMERY 107L ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP} BULL | P44595071 | Calved: 5/8/23 | Tattoo: RE 107L
UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
H MONTGOMERY 7437 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P43799223 RST GAT NST Y79D LADY 54B ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
JCS HOMEBREW 4616 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF}
WSCC KESSIE’S HOME 006E {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
P43872449 BPF KESSIE 75B ET {DBP}
Solid bull with excellent REA and BMI EPDs. Top 27% CHB. Consigned by Mitchem’s Farm, Vale, N.C. • 704-472-4369
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44506217 | Calved: 9/4/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE L138
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} CMF 1720 GOLD RUSH 569G ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44108010 L III TFL C609 VICTORIA 1720 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
THM 4B EXCEDRIN 9012 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 4B 9012 MS WESTBROOK J53 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
P44313172 4B MS WESTBROOK G932
A Gold Rush son that is slick haired, medium framed, and short marked. He is deep bodied with excellent pigment.
Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
BULL | P44516243 | Calved: 9/7/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE 2305
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} P43552488 KCF MISS REVOLUTION X374 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC}
/S LADYHOMETOWN 5407C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} 43667735 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Very attractive B279 son. He is dark red to the ground. He has an excellent body shape with a low-birth-weight EPD.
Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
WESTBROOK 2307 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BULL | P44516247 | Calved: 9/10/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE 2307
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 11B 173D CHARACTER 178J ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} P44272817 NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC} /S LADYHOMETOWN 5407C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} 43667735 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Character son that is smooth made. 100% pigment in both eyes. Very attractive bull with a large scrotal. He has a low-birth-weight EPD which would make him a great bull to use on heifers.
Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44516249 | Calved: 9/11/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE 2309
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
P43552488 KCF MISS REVOLUTION X374 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC} /S LADYHOMETOWN 5407C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} 43667735 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Medium framed B279 son. Dark red with excellent conformation. 75% pigment on the right eye and 50% pigment on the left eye. Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
BULL | P44493548 | Calved: 9/12/23 | Tattoo: BE 53B
NJW LONG HAUL 36E ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
EF MF LONGEST YARD 19Z 228J ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44225190 AH MS 25L RUMBLER 19Z {DOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF}
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC}
KB MB 072 PRADA B890 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF}
P43556694 KB WPHF JORDACHE 19D 072 {HYP}
This herd sire prospect by Longest Yard has the look, the muscle and the numbers to make some exceptional feeder calves. His dam has been special since day one and should allow him to sire some powerhouse replacement females. His EPD profile is truly impressive placing him in the top 5% of the breed for seven traits including all of the indexes. Consigned by Blinson Polled Herefords, Buies Creek, N.C. • 919-422-9108
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44516252 | Calved: 9/15/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE 2312
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
KCF BENNETT TRUST B279 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC}
P43552488 KCF MISS REVOLUTION X374 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC}
/S LADYHOMETOWN 5407C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF}
43667735 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
2312 is a high performing B279 son. He is bigger framed, pigmented, and slick haired. 2312 is structurally sound with a large scrotal. Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44505567 | Calved: 9/15/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE L174
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} CMF 1720 GOLD RUSH 569G ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44108010 L III TFL C609 VICTORIA 1720 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
THM 4B BLUE MILES 0076 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 4B 0076 MS WESTBROOK J62 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44313198 THM 6104 SOUTH LADY 9110 {MDF,DBF}
Medium colored Gold Rush’s son. He is sharp fronted and conservatively marked. Good EPDs.
Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
BULL | P44516258 | Calved: 9/24/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE 2321
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 11B 173D CHARACTER 178J ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44272817
NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC}
/S LADYHOMETOWN 5407C ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF} 43667735 /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Character son which is structurally correct and conservatively marked. 100% pigment on both eyes. Good depth of body.
Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL | P44506343 | Calved: 10/23/23 | Tattoo: RE 4B/LE L237
BEHM 100W CUDA 504C {SOD} {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
KCF BENNETT KUDOS J517 {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
P44320217 KCF MISS DEVOUT D542 {DOD} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBP}
NJW 84B 10W JOURNEY 53D {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
4B 53D MS JOURNEY J88 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} P44317919 THM Z426 CAMMY MAE 6177 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Very attractive bigger framed bull. He is short marked, very dark red, and pigmented. This would make a good bull to breed heifers to with his low-birth-weight EPD. Consigned by Four B Farm, Shelby, N.C. • 980-230-4868
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
COW | P44508918 | Calved: 9/11/23 | Tattoo: RE GTW/LE 301
/S MANDATE 66589 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 11B AUTHORIZE 79G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} P44057407 NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
THM 100W RELIABLE 3018 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF}
GTW 3018 MS REALVICTRA 735 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
P43863907 FPH MS VIC T28 REVOLUTION Z28 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
Sells open. For information contact William Ward 434-334-2626 Consigned by W&A Hereford Farm, LLC, Providence, N.C. • George 434-251-3637
Your Reidsville Southern States provides feed for every animal on your farm and the right farm supplies such as fertilizer, seed, animal health and fencing.
341 US-29 Bus, Reidsville, NC 27320 • (336) 349-7074
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
COW | P44508952 | Calved: 9/23/23 | Tattoo: RE GTW/LE 311
/S MANDATE 66589 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 11B AUTHORIZE 79G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44057407 NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
GTW C776 KISMET 817 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP}
GTW 817 MS CINDY 2117 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44297991 GTW 3018 HYACINTH 533 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Sells open.
For information contact William Ward 434-334-2626
Consigned by W&A Hereford Farm, LLC, Providence, N.C. • George 434-251-3637
GTW 267G MISS AUTHORIZE 314 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
COW | P44508949 | Calved: 9/24/23 | Tattoo: RE GTW/LE 314
/S MANDATE 66589 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
NJW 11B AUTHORIZE 79G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44057407 NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
WHR 4013 B359 BEEFMAID 267G {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44056361 KCF MISS BONANZA B359 {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP}
Sells open. For information contact William Ward 434-334-2626 Consigned by W&A Hereford Farm, LLC, Providence, N.C. • George 434-251-3637
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
COW | P44508946 | Calved: 10/26/23 | Tattoo: RE GTW/LE 326
/S MANDATE 66589 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} NJW 11B AUTHORIZE 79G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44057407 NJW 79Z 10W RITA 11B {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
THM 100W RELIABLE 3018 ET {CHB} {DLF,HYF,IEF} GTW 3018 MISSY 701 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
P43858346 THM 163M YETTA 9371 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Sells open.
For information contact William Ward 434-334-2626
Consigned by W&A Hereford Farm, LLC, Providence, N.C. • George 434-251-3637
HEIFER | Reg. # 20241372 | Calved: 4/18/24 | Tattoo: M07 40
M07 is a CMF 1756 Guideline 535G daughter out of a Reddoc Neversank 5012 daughter.
Sells open and halter broke.
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
HEIFER | Reg. # 20241354 | Calved: 4/11/24 | Tattoo: 4211 41
4211 is a Hefte Ranch El Primero H04 daughter out of a Promote 824F daughter that goes back to 88X and 10Y on the bottom side. Sells open and halter broke.
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
HEIFER | Reg. # 20241373 | Calved: 6/18/24 | Tattoo: 10/24 42
10/24 is a Genoa 6011 Belle Air 19091 daughter out of Hefte Ranch F36 a Harco 1323 daughter.
She sells open and halter broke.
Consigned by Five J’s Cattle Co., Clayton, N.C. • 919-291-4212
Coming from the heart of the 5J program. Sired by the popular breed leader, REDDOC Never Sank 5012. Out of foundation registered Hereford cows. Sell open.
(3) Pairs
3 fancy young fall Black White Face cows with fall calves at side. We didn’t get pictures of the Riley Farm consignments because of the hurricane but watch for the videos. You will be impressed with this opportunity.
RILEY FARMS
Saluda, S.C.
Grey Riley, 864-992-5498
Lawndale, N.C.
704-477-9054
Sired by Five J bulls.
A little younger but very solid genetics.
5J’S CATTLE CO. Clayton, N.C. 919-291-4212
A younger set of BWF heifers with a great future. Sired by
5J’S CATTLE CO. Clayton, N.C. 919-291-4212
We want to be your source of Hereford bulls. Our goal is to be a genetic supplier and partner with an outlet for the progeny of the Hereford bulls you purchase from us. You are welcome to market select daughters of the bulls from this sale in the commercial heifer portion of future sales.
Plus, your steers are always welcomed by the Certified Hereford Beef marketing programs. Black white face and other Hereford crosses consistently top the market nationwide.
Please reach out to the bull suppliers, Tommy Coley or Will Thompson for more information!
The American Hereford Association (AHA) currently produces expected progeny differences (EPDs) for 17 traits and calculates three profit indexes. AHA’s genetic evaluation makes use of a Marker Effects Model that allows the calculation of EPDs by incorporating the pedigree, phenotypic and genomic profile of an animal. Animals that have a genomic profile will be denoted with a GE-EPD logo.
The current suite of Hereford EPDs and profit indexes includes:
Calving Ease — Direct (CE)
CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average, if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would have an 8 percent more likely chance of unassisted calving when compared to sire B’s calves.
Birth Weight (BW)
BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average, if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.
Weaning Weight (WW)
WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves.
Yearling Weight (YW)
YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves.
Dry Matter Intake (DMI)
The DMI EPD predicts the daily consumption of pounds of feed. For example, if sire A has a DMI EPD of 1.1 and sire B has a DMI EPD of 0.1, you would expect sire B’s progeny, if comparably mated, to consume on average 1 pound of feed less per day.
Scrotal Circumference (SC)
Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons of a sire with a 0.7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm.
The AHA’s new SCF EPD is a prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from three years of age through 12 years of age, given she calved as a two-year-old. The EPD is expressed as a deviation in the proportion of the 10 possible calvings to 12 years old expressed as a probability. For example, the daughters of a bull with a 30 EPD would have the genetic potential to have one more calf by age 12 than the daughters from a bull with a 20 EPD. In other words, the daughters from the 30 EPD bull would have a 10% greater probability of having one more calf than the bull with a 20 EPD. This is equivalent to saying that the daughters are 10% more likely to remain in the herd to age 12.
Maternal Milk (MM)
The MM EPD of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation.
Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G)
The M&G EPD reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of the daughter’s progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&G EPD of 10 lb. (29 minus 10 = 19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.”
Maternal Calving Ease (MCE)
MCE EPD predicts how easily a sire’s daughters will calve at two years of age and is measured on a percentage. For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of 7 and sire B has a CE EPD of -3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters.
Mature Cow Weight (MCW)
The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. For example, if sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if comparably mated, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.
Udder suspension (UDDR)
UDDR EPDs are reported on a 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment.
For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Teat size (TEAT)
TEAT EPDs are reported on a 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment.
For example, if sire A has a teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Carcass Weight (CW)
CW EPD is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20-lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight.
Rib Fat (FAT)
The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs, are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Ribeye Area (REA)
REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better- muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Marbling (MARB)
MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$)
The BMI$ is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Hereford x Angus cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards Certified Hereford Beef. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability from finishing of nonreplacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep the harvested progeny successful for CHB. This index is geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows.
Brahman Influence Index (BII$)
The BII$ is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Brahman x Hereford cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards a commodity beef market since Certified Hereford Beef© does not accept Brahman influenced cattle. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability in finishing nonreplacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep harvested progeny successful for a variety of commodity based programs. This index targets producers that use Hereford bulls on Brahman influenced cows.
Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) The Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are mated to mature commercial Angus cows where all progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef after the finishing phase. This index has significant weight on Carcass Weight and Marbling to ensure profit on the rail. As well there is a positive weighting for Average Daily Gain along with a negative weighting on Dry Matter Intake to ensure efficient pounds of growth in the finishing phase. In addition, there is a positive weighting for Rib-eye Area and a negative weighting for Back Fat to maintain desirable Yield Grades. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that no replacement heifers are being retained.
