Winter 2013/2014
SALE CATTLE
PRIVATE TREATY CALGARY BULL SALE MEDICINE HAT BULL SALE
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Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch is pleased to present our sale bulls and heifers for 2013/14, the best of our polled and horned breeding program. Most will be sold at your convenience, by private treaty. We will also continue to support the Calgary Bull Sale and Medicine Hat Bull Sale in March 2014. We are proud to present the results of our work introducing new ways for you to assess our cattle. There are positive signs in the cattle industry but there is always a need for Jay Cross breeding stock that increases value but reduces costs at the same time, meaning more profit. Our goal is to produce those cattle that work in today’s commercial cattle industry and our approach combines cowboy practicality, 21st century science and that focus on economics.
Doug Finseth Our Guarantee Jay Cross: 403-978-2767 jay@barpipe.com Doug Finseth Manager 403-852-3865 (Cell) 403-938-7726 doug@barpipe.com
Directions
5 km W of Okotoks, AB on Sec 549. Watch for signs. 2
1) We will work with you to find cattle that meet your needs and provide the information that you need 2) Your bulls have been semen tested and are structurally sound 3) We will provide you with birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights, carcass ultrasound information, EPDs, as well as history on close relatives. You are entitled to know the full story 4) If your bull does not perform, we will work with you to find a replacement that gets your cows pregnant.
Use Bar Pipe bulls to Improve Your Bottom Line! We select for: ¥ Balanced Traits - Big growthy calves are great but selection for that alone will produce bigger cows that eat more than smaller ones. Balanced trait selection matters. √ Uniformity – Many visitors note the consistency of our cows and sale pen. We get this by sticking to a set of breeding goals that don’t compromise in one area in order to advance another. We achieve this by weaving different bloodlines as well as line breeding to elite sires. √ Fertility – A cow producing a calf every year is a given. 75 to 80 percent of our calves come in the first cycle. Less labour, extra pounds, and more uniform calves in the fall. √ Docility – Our cows and sale bulls are quiet and easy to handle. Temperament is heritable and affects the bottom line since easy to handle cattle require less labour and facilities, gain better and have better carcass quality in the feedlot, and are more fertile. √ Longevity or Stayability– A cow doesn’t start to return a profit until her third or fourth calf and so longevity is critical. It is impacted by structural soundness and fertility. While our job as breeders is to select for genetic improvement, which requires us to turn over the generations, 35% of our cows are older than 8 and up to 12 years of age . Four of our herd sires are breed leaders for stayability. √ Feed Efficiency – Since no one wants to have to pamper their cattle, we select for cattle that thrive on forage year round by relying on winter grazing and calving on pasture in April/May. To take this to the next level our entire 2012 bull calf crop was sent to Olds College for a feed efficiency trial The 2013 bulls are enrolled in the same trial in 2014. The study is under the umbrella of the Canadian Hereford Association, University of Alberta, Olds College, Livestock Gentec and Cattleland Feeders. We believe this is an important economic trait and look forward to identifying individuals that excel within our herd. In addition to selecting for these traits, there are some things we don’t compromise on: Genetic integrity – With the advent of genomic tools, we test our herd sires to be free of known genetic abnormalities and participate in research to advance the discovery of markers of desirable traits. Serving the long term needs of our customers – For that to work, we need to know your operation and you need to see our whole cow herd, not just the few bulls at the bull sale… hence our focus on private treaty sales. 3
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Our goal is to offer a consistent set of bulls every year to our private treaty customers. We pick sire groups for the consignment sales and like to leave sire groups in the private treaty pen . We cull hard and feel every bull we sell has something to offer. Lots of our bulls are sold sight unseen and we won't send out a bull we wouldn't use ourselves. We have provided lots of information about the bulls and welcome visitors to tour our operation anytime. We run under practical ranch conditions and our bulls leave here ready to work at their new home.
3Z
C02972514
BP 32U STANDARD LAD 3Z
Adj 205: 605 lbs Adj 365: 1044 lbs
BD: 28-Mar-12
BW: 88 lbs
W.D.A. 2.61 lb/day W.D.A. 2.68 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: BP 192R STANDARD LAD 32U DAM: BP 24L SUPER LADY 3X
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.5 REA (sq in) 10.9 REA/100 lbs 1.03 Marb 2.78 LMY 65.4
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
This bull was orphaned in July and stayed out on pasture until weaning. As a result he does not have any indexes. He has certainly overcome this major obstacle and is a deep, soggy bull that could be used on heifers. He has a great haircoat and is from the same cow family as our high selling bull at Medicine Hat that sold to Durbin Creek for $16,000. 4
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4Z
C02972517
BP 18U RIBSTONE LAD 4Z
Adj 205: 668 lbs Adj 365: 1168 lbs
BD: 29-Mar-12
BW: 78 lbs
W.D.A. 2.88 lb/day W.D.A. 2.99 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U DAM: BP 38T STANDARD LADY 105X
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 12.2 REA/100 lbs 1.04 Marb 3.16 LMY 64.8
Eye Pigment
LE: 0
RE: 20
A calving ease bull out of a heifer, 4Z is a long, smooth individual out of a good 38T daughter. The 38T daughters have been excellent cows, with extra milk and excellent udders. They will be the maternal foundation of our Horned program as we move forward.
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11Z
BP 44U ANCHOR 11Z
C02972522 Adj 205: 604 lbs Adj 365: 1043 lbs
BD: 01-Apr-12
BW: 88 lbs
W.D.A. 2.97 lb/day W.D.A. 2.87 lb/day
Polled
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 47M RIBTONE LADY 118P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.0 REA (sq in) 13.2 REA/100 lbs 1.21 Marb 2.27 LMY 64.4
Eye Pigment
LE: 80
RE: 0
11Z is a moderate framed meat machine. He is in the top 10 percent for rib eye and is a calving ease bull. His full sister raised the heaviest calf out of all the Anchor daughters and his 9 year old mother has been a consistent producer of sale bulls and replacement females. His full brother is one of the top Anchor calves in the pen again this fall.
28Z
C02972542
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 28Z
Adj 205: 588 lbs Adj 365: 1008 lbs
BD: 04-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
W.D.A. 2.89 lb/day W.D.A. 2.76 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: K 627F RIBSTONE LADY 142N
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 5.1 REA (sq in) 9.2 REA/100 lbs 0.91 Marb 3.15 LMY 61.8
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
28Z exemplifies the balance and style of the 38T sons. He is correct, fully pigmented and has a ton of eye appeal. His dam is from the same cow family as herd bull 124P and is another female that has longevity and a solid track record.
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31Z
C02972545
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 31Z
Adj 205: 627 lbs Adj 365: 1007 lbs
BD: 05-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
W.D.A. 3.11 lb/day W.D.A. 2.77 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP PAMELA 124P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.3 REA (sq in) 10.1 REA/100 lbs 0.94 Marb 3.69 LMY 63.2
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
If you’re looking for a bull to produce replacement females, maternal strength packs this bull’s pedigree. He has high milk, stayability and marbling EPDs, to be expected from his high producing mother combined with 38T. You will also note that he performed well on both RFI and RIG at the RFI trial, demonstrating feed efficiency and balanced growth.
48Z
C02972561
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 48Z
Adj 205: 621 lbs Adj 365: 997 lbs
BD: 07-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
W.D.A. 3.09 lb/day W.D.A. 2.75 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: K 15N DOMINO LADY 48R
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.8 REA (sq in) 11.0 REA/100 lbs 1.07 Marb 3.86 LMY 63.4
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 0
This is a very complete, balanced individual that carries his meat well down into his hock. 48Z is long, strong topped with average frame. He is in the top 15% for marbling and his numbers point to his potential strength as a cow herd builder. Good milk, lower cow weight and above average stayability.
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56Z
C02972577
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 56Z
Adj 205: 586 lbs Adj 365: 951 lbs
BD: 08-Apr-12
BW: 92 lbs
W.D.A. 2.88 lb/day W.D.A. 2.60 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: RIBSTONE 65R LADY 64T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.3 REA (sq in) 12.2 REA/100 lbs 1.24 Marb 2.28 LMY 65.7
Eye Pigment
LE: Sm Goggle
RE: 0
Lots of muscle packed onto this moderate framed bull. He is from a consistent cow line, his dam has four maternal sisters in our cowherd and it doesn’t matter what you breed them to, they always produce. Above average on both RFI and RIG. High calving ease and stayability EPDs.
59Z
C02972585
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 59Z
Adj 205: 682 lbs Adj 365: 1109 lbs
BD: 09-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
W.D.A. 3.41 lb/day W.D.A. 3.06 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 28L REFORM LADY 202R
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.8 REA (sq in) 12.9 REA/100 lbs 1.1 Marb 2.03 LMY 65.5
Eye Pigment
LE: 80
RE: 100
This bull is Doug’s pick of the 991 bulls in the private treaty group. He has lots of performance, his weaning index was 112 and his yearling index was 104. He was in the top 15 percent for rib eye and look at his lean meat yield. His dam is an 8 year old cow that has never missed, she has the best 32U son in the calf pen. 8
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68Z
C02972598
BP 945W SILVERADO 68Z
Adj 205: 663 lbs Adj 365: 1068 lbs
BD: 09-Apr-12
BW: 104 lbs
W.D.A. 3.26 lb/day W.D.A. 2.92 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: YV 232N SILVERADO ET 945W DAM: RIBSTONE 19M LADY 156T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.3 REA (sq in) 11.6 REA/100 lbs 1.04 Marb 3.65 LMY 64.1
Eye Pigment
LE: 0
RE: 0
A typical, yellow, mossy haired, YV 945W son. His weaning index was 108 and he scored in the top 20 percent for marbling. He’s long sided, has good bone and despite no eye pigment he has some freckles on his face.
69Z
C02972599
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 69Z
Adj 205: 661 lbs Adj 365: 1062 lbs
BD: 09-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
W.D.A. 3.29 lb/day W.D.A. 2.92 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991
DAM: THESNIF 68L STANDARD LADY 82S
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.3 REA (sq in) 10.6 REA/100 lbs 0.93 Marb 2.63 LMY 65.3
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 90
69Z is a long, smooth, free moving bull with loads of maternal strength that is backed up by his numbers. He had a weaning index of 108, a credit to the extra milk in his background. Sons of the Feddes 911 bull are very consistent in type and quality and you could gate run them and not be disappointed!
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BP 144P STANDARD LAD 78Z
78Z
C02972610
BD: 10-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
Adj 205: 641 lbs Adj 365: 1131 lbs
W.D.A. 3.15 lb/day W.D.A. 3.09 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: BP 062 HUSKER GIRL 15T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 11.4 REA/100 lbs 1.01 Marb 2.33 LMY 64.2
Eye Pigment
LE: 25
RE: 100
Above average weaning and yearling performance with indexes of 108 and 106 respectively. 78Z has an excellent lower quarter and a strong top. The 144P’s have extra longevity bred in and have always been popular with ranchers over the years.
85Z
C02972619
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 85Z
Adj 205: 650 lbs Adj 365: 1047 lbs
BD: 11-Apr-12
BW: 102 lbs
W.D.A. 3.26 lb/day W.D.A. 2.89 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 41K SANDSTONE LADY 18P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.5 REA (sq in) 11.8 REA/100 lbs 1.04 Marb 1.2 LMY 66
Eye Pigment
LE: 75
RE: 75
Extra length and good bone in this proud young bull. He indexed 106 at yearling and is above average for milk, yearling weight, rib eye and RFI EPDs. His mother, grandmother and great grandmother have been dependable, maintenance free cows in our herd.
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BP 144P STANDARD LAD 87Z
87Z
C02972622
BD: 11-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
Adj 205: 683 lbs Adj 365: 1005 lbs
W.D.A. 3.37 lb/day W.D.A. 2.75 lb/day
Polled
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: BP 062 MISS NEBRASKA 7T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.3 REA (sq in) 13.9 REA/100 lbs 1.3 Marb 3.18 LMY 66.8
Eye Pigment
LE: 0
RE: Goggle
A one of a kind polled bull with 9 generations of horned cattle in his pedigree. We used 87Z on our Anchor 44U and 991 2 year old’s this past breeding season. He was number one for rib eye and in the top 10 percent for marbling. An exceptionally rugged polled bull with a weaning index of 112. We would like to maintain an interest in this unique herd bull prospect.
92Z
C02972630
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 92Z
Adj 205: 687 lbs Adj 365: 1001 lbs
BD: 11-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
W.D.A. 3.33 lb/day W.D.A. 2.72 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP 3S DOMINO LASS 5U
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.8 REA (sq in) 11.2 REA/100 lbs 1.07 Marb 2.76 LMY 65.3
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
Long, deep and soggy this growthy bull has extra perfomance and has a balanced set of EPD’s that includes excellent results from the RFI trial. Check out his numbers, he has the highest BP Cow/Calf index, which means his offspring should have a combination of traits that will help ranchers build a solid cow herd.
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98Z
C02972636
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 98Z
Adj 205: 592 lbs Adj 365: 936 lbs
BD: 12-Apr-12
BW: 88 lbs
W.D.A. 2.92 lb/day W.D.A. 2.56 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: RIBSTONE 77P LADY 100T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 10.3 REA/100 lbs 1.09 Marb 3.0 LMY 63.4
Eye Pigment
LE: 10
RE: 0
98Z is another 38T son that has a pedigree strong in maternal traits that make him an ideal candidate for siring top replacement females. He has a high BP Cow/calf Index, and could be used on heifers. He is a smooth fronted, moderate framed bull.
101Z
C02972639
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 101Z
Adj 205: 654 lbs Adj 365: 1030 lbs
BD: 13-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
W.D.A. 3.24 lb/day W.D.A. 2.82 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: STANDARD 68L DOM LADY 65T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.0 REA (sq in) 11.2 REA/100 lbs 1.06 Marb 2.31 LMY 65.1
Eye Pigment
LE: 10
RE: 10
This balanced individual has lots of muscle shape that he carries down into his lower quarter. He has an impressive set of numbers and would work equally well in both a cow/calf or feeder focused program. Same cow family as 69Z.
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BP 38T STANDARD LAD 102Z
102Z
C02972640
BD: 13-Apr-12
BW: 90 lbs
Adj 205: 662 lbs Adj 365: 1043 lbs
W.D.A. 3.34 lb/day W.D.A. 2.88 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: K 16M SILVER LADY 5R
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.8 REA (sq in) 11.0 REA/100 lbs 1.06 Marb 2.98 LMY 65.2
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
A deep bodied, extra volume 38T son with a 108 weaning index. The strength of his EPDs lie in calving ease, birth weight, milk, stayability, cow weight, marbling and RIG. This bull is easy to look at and should continue the 38T legacy of producing outstanding females.
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 109Z
109Z
C02972643
BD: 14-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
Adj 205: 586 lbs Adj 365: 1011 lbs
W.D.A. 2.91 lb/day W.D.A. 2.77 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: RIBSTONE 65R LADY 74T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 5.8 REA (sq in) 11.5 REA/100 lbs 1.12 Marb 3.06 LMY 62.6
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 10
109Z is a moderate framed 38T son with lots of capacity. He indexed 114 on his marbling score and his REA/100 lbs is higher than average. Above breed average EPDs for calving ease, cow weight, stayability and marbling.
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123Z
C02972652 Adj 205: 614 lbs Adj 365: 1005 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 123Z BD: 17-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
W.D.A. 3.11 lb/day W.D.A. 2.77 lb/day
Polled
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 47M RIBSTONE LADY 16R
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.0 REA (sq in) 12.3 REA/100 lbs 1.19 Marb 2.33 LMY 65.9
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
A solid polled bull with extra bone and muscle mass. His full brother sold for $7,250 at Medicine Hat last spring. 123Z was in the top 10 percent for his rib eye measurement. He was above average for weaning and yearling EPDs and was one of our top performers at the feed efficiency trial.
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 129Z
129Z
C02972658
BD: 18-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
Adj 205: 666 lbs Adj 365: 1017 lbs
W.D.A. 3.37 lb/day W.D.A. 2.80 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP 171N GEN ROBIN LASS 49S
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 10.3 REA/100 lbs 1.07 Marb 4.01 LMY 63.5
Eye Pigment
LE: 75
RE: 75
129Z is a darker coloured, deep sided bull with a nice smooth muscle pattern. His mother is a heavy milking, good producing cow that backs up his high BP Cow Calf Index. This bull’s marbling score indexed 150 and his weaning index was 109. Another good 38T prospect.
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BP 144P STANDARD LAD 135Z
135Z
C02972662
BD: 18-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
Adj 205: 627 lbs Adj 365: 1054 lbs
W.D.A. 3.14 lb/day W.D.A. 2.89 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: RIBSTONE 124P LASS 29T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.3 REA (sq in) 12.7 REA/100 lbs 1.20 Marb 2.17 LMY 66
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: Goggle
Extra red, this bull is extremely short marked. He has a square quarter is clean fronted and long ribbed. 135Z was in the top 10 percent for rib eye. He has an above average EPD for weaning, stayability, rib eye and RFI.
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 136Z
136Z
C02972664
BD: 19-Apr-12
BW: 88 lbs
Adj 205: 632 lbs Adj 365: 1014 lbs
W.D.A. 3.17 lb/day W.D.A. 2.78 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: RIBSTONE 19M LADY 139R
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 12.1 REA/100 lbs 1.19 Marb 2.44 LMY 64.8
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 0
This deep ribbed, big quartered bull has extra length and bone. 136Z is a really solid individual with good calving ease, birth weight, milk, stayability and cow weight EPDs. Good rib eye per 100 pounds.
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BP 38T STANDARD LAD 138Z
138Z
C02972666
BD: 19-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
Adj 205: 617 lbs Adj 365: 938 lbs
W.D.A. 3.14 lb/day W.D.A. 2.59 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: K 15N DOMINO LADY 83R
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.3 REA (sq in) 10.5 REA/100 lbs 1.09 Marb 2.27 LMY 64.4
Eye Pigment
LE: 50
RE: 15
138Z is a moderate framed bull with a strong stifle. He is long and smooth through his front end. Above average EPDs in calving ease, weaning, milk, stayability and rib eye. He also ranked high in the BP Cow Calf index, so would work well for producers interested in retaining females. His dam also produced our herdsire 18Y.
140Z
C02972668
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 140Z
Adj 205: 625 lbs Adj 365: 1078 lbs
BD: 20-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
W.D.A. 3.18 lb/day W.D.A. 2.97 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 68L STANDARD LADY 96P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.3 REA (sq in) 10.9 REA/100 lbs 1.0 Marb 4.07 LMY 63.7
Eye Pigment
LE: 25
RE: 25
Extra thickness, length, deep ribbed and soggy with a strong top. The 991 bulls were our feature sire group at Calgary Bull Sale last year and this year we decided to offer these outstanding individuals to our private treaty customers. Check out an exceptional set of balanced EPDs on this bull and note the high marbling score, he was 4th out of the 49 bulls in his group. 16
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BP 38T STANDARD LAD 146Z
146Z
C02972671
BD: 22-Apr-12
BW: 90 lbs
Adj 205: 599 lbs Adj 365: 1068 lbs
W.D.A. 2.89 lb/day W.D.A. 2.86 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP 96T RIBSTONE LADY 1W
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.6 REA (sq in) 10.8 REA/100 lbs 1.03 Marb 3.15 LMY 63.3
Eye Pigment
LE: 80
RE: 100
146Z is a moderate framed individual that is well balanced out of a maternal sister to 102Z. Extra maternal strength built his pedigree with an extra marbling bonus. We could only 50 bulls to the RFI trial, so no data collected on this young
150Z
C02972672
and into take bull.
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 150Z
Adj 205: 638 lbs Adj 365: 995 lbs
BD: 23-Apr-12
BW: 86 lbs
W.D.A. 3.09 lb/day W.D.A. 2.66 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: BP 4S ADMIRAL LADY 53W
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.5 REA (sq in) 10.8 REA/100 lbs 1.1 Marb 2.3 LMY 65.4
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 90
A long sided bull with a square quarter and great hair coat, typical of the 991’s. His dam is out of our 2008 Calgary Bull Sale Reserve Champion and out of the same strong cow family as 69Z and 101Z. Extra milk with calving ease and moderate cow weights.
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BP 144P STANDARD LAD 151Z
151Z
C02972673
BD: 23-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
Adj 205: 660 lbs Adj 365: 1152 lbs
W.D.A. 3.37 lb/day W.D.A. 3.17 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: BP 1N MISS ROCK 97S
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.3 REA (sq in) 12.1 REA/100 lbs 1.03 Marb 2.11 LMY 64.6
Eye Pigment
LE: Goggle
RE: Goggle
This goggle-eyed bull is long sided, square quartered with extra stifle. He is an extra performance individual with 108 indexes for both weaning and yearling. His EPDs are geared to the feeder calf market.
156Z
C02972678
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 156Z
Adj 205: 618 lbs Adj 365: 967 lbs
BD: 24-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
W.D.A. 3.13 lb/day W.D.A. 2.65 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: STANDARD 68L DOM LASS 159T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 10.5 REA/100 lbs 1.07 Marb 5.24 LMY 63.7
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
156Z is the 991 stamp. ease, milk, well above for use in 18
RE: 100
number one bull for marbling in 2013 and has a typical He excels in maternal traits, above average in calving cow weight and stayability. His BP Cow Calf index is average. His full brother sold in Calgary last spring a successful black baldie replacement female program.
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161Z
C02972684
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 161Z
Adj 205: 633 lbs Adj 365: 1031 lbs
BD: 26-Apr-12
BW: 90 lbs
W.D.A. 3.27 lb/day W.D.A. 2.84 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 68L STANDARD LASS 92P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.6 REA (sq in) 11.4 REA/100 lbs 1.10 Marb 1.27 LMY 64.9
Eye Pigment
LE: 75
RE: 20
Quality and balance with 991 consistency. This young bull performed well at the RFI trial in both RFI and RIG. Combine that with excellent maternal EPDs and we see why he has such a high BP Cow Calf Index.He also had an index of 104 at weaning and is from the same cow family as 59Z.
163Z
C02972688 Adj 205: 706 lbs Adj 365: 1110 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 163Z BD: 29-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
W.D.A. 3.58 lb/day W.D.A. 3.02 lb/day
Polled
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 64H RIBSTONE LADY 56M
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.3 REA (sq in) 11.8 REA/100 lbs 1.14 Marb 1.65 LMY 66.2
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
This polled bull puts it all together. He is above average in weaning and yearling performance with indexes of 115 and 104. He is long and muscular with smooth shoulders and lots of eye appeal. His dam was a solid 64H daughter that raised calves until she was 10 years old. Maternal strength combined with performance in his pedigree and numbers.
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176Z
C02972697 Adj 205: 628 lbs Adj 365: 1063 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 176Z BD: 07-May-12
BW: 102 lbs
W.D.A. 3.32 lb/day W.D.A. 2.93 lb/day
Polled
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: THESNIF 47M RIBSTONE LADY 8P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.3 REA (sq in) 9.8 REA/100 lbs 0.97 Marb 2.56 LMY 62.9
Eye Pigment
LE: 0
RE: 100
This clean made bull shows extra length and extension through his front end. His weaning index was 103 and his performance EPDs are above average as one would expect from the Anchor 44U sons. His mother, 8P has raised many good bulls that are working on ranches in BC.
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 179Z
179Z
C02972700
BD: 09-May-12
BW: 90 lbs
Adj 205: 601 lbs Adj 365: 984 lbs
W.D.A. 3.16 lb/day W.D.A. 2.70 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: K 627F RIBSTONE LADY 114N
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.3 REA (sq in) 9.1 REA/100 lbs 0.95 Marb 4.33 LMY 63.4
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
38T sons were the best sire group for Bar Pipe at the RFI trial at Olds College. 179Z is typical performing well on both RFI and RIG. Combine that with the third highest marbling score and above average maternal traits and Bar Pipe Cow Calf Index. 179Z shows the long quarter, balance and correctness of the 38T sire group. 20
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190Z
C02972712
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 190Z
Adj 205: 660 lbs Adj 365: 1061 lbs
BD: 20-May-12
BW: 102 lbs
W.D.A. 3.55 lb/day W.D.A. 2.91 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: STANDARD 68L DOM LADY 113T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.3 REA (sq in) 10.5 REA/100 lbs 1.05 Marb 2.54 LMY 65.2
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
If you are looking to add some muscle shape, 190Z might be the answer. Strong performance and rib eye EPDs in addition to extra milk, moderate cow weights and longevity. Above average BP Cow Calf Index. His mother is a maternal sister to 185Z, one of the best Anchor 44U sons in the Medicine Hat string.
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 193Z
193Z
C02972715
BD: 23-May-12
BW: 106 lbs
Adj 205: 706 lbs Adj 365: 1201 lbs
W.D.A. 3.77 lb/day W.D.A. 3.27 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP 3S DOMINO LASS 6U
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 12.3 REA/100 lbs 1.12 Marb 2.7 LMY 64.8
Eye Pigment
LE: 75
RE: 75
Extra length has always translated into extra pounds in this young bull. He has the most performance of all the 38T sons with indexes of 115 at weaning and 108 at yearling. He has a balanced set of EPDs and is above breed average in maternal, performance and carcass traits. Exceptional BP Cow/Calf Index.
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March 4 & 5, 2014 Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch continues its long relationship with the Calgary Bull Sale by offering a string of Horned bulls again in 2014. This year's feature sire is YV 232N Silverado ET 945W, our pick of the sale bulls at the 2011 Calgary Bull Sale. Several powerful herd bull prospects heading to town. Watch for videos and updated photos on our website: www.barpipe.com and we welcome your visit at our stall in March.
BP 32U STANDARD LAD 14Z
14Z
C02972527
BD: 02-Apr-12
BW: 90 lbs
Adj 205: 742 lbs Adj 365: 1245 lbs
W.D.A. 3.22 lb/day W.D.A. 3.19 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: BP 192R STANDARD LAD 32U DAM: BP 24L SUPER LADY 64X
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.0 REA (sq in) 12.3 REA/100 lbs 1.05 Marb 1.61 LMY 66
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
A powerful herd bull prospect, linebred 45D, 64H and 15E, all the power herd bulls at Kallal’s. Performance plus he ranked #1 at both weaning and yearling. His sire has been used extensively at SNS Herefords and at Bar Pipe on heifers. A balanced set of EPDs and the cosmetics to stand out in any herd bull battery.
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BP 144P STANDARD LAD 44Z
44Z
C02972556
BD: 06-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
Adj 205: 664 lbs Adj 365: 1086 lbs
W.D.A. 3.25 lb/day W.D.A. 2.97 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: RIBSTONE 124P LASS 79T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 6.1 REA (sq in) 13.2 REA/100 lbs 1.12 Marb 2.21 LMY 63.8
Eye Pigment
LE: 75
RE: 75
A clean fronted bull that is deep bodied and shows extra spring of rib and a strong, wide top. He carries his thickness down into his hock. Above average performance with the third largest rib eye. Backed by our best cow pedigree, 79T is a maternal sister to herd bull 38T’s mother. 44Z has been a standout 144P son that has caught everyone’s eye since he was a calf.
BP 144P STANDARD LAD 82Z
82Z
CO2972613
BD: 10-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
Adj 205: 676 lbs Adj 365: 1149 lbs
W.D.A. 3.27 lb/day W.D.A. 3.11 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: BP 124P RIBSTONE LADY 105U
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.5 REA (sq in) 11.8 REA/100 lbs 1.02 Marb 2.48 LMY 66
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
82Z is a growthy, long sided bull that has a good square quarter. He indexed 110 at weaning and 108 at yearling. His mother is a maternal sister to last year’s high selling bull at Medicine Hat. She is a typical 124P daughter with lots of pigment, even on her udder. Good performance EPDs and longevity here.
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112Z
C02972646
BP 945W SILVERADO 112Z
Adj 205: 721 lbs Adj 365: 1133 lbs
BD: 14-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
W.D.A. 3.57 lb/day W.D.A. 3.10 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: YV 232N SILVERADO ET 945W DAM: RIBSTONE 10N LADY 204T
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 5.3 REA (sq in) 12.0 REA/100 lbs 1.01 Marb 2.17 LMY 63.5
Eye Pigment
LE: 75
RE: 0
A deep, rugged 945W son with extra performance and capacity. He indexed 118 at weaning and 106 at yearling. Three generations of Kallal cows in his background displayed extra depth, volume and doing ability. The RFI trial confirmed that with his above average RFI and RIG data. His mother has the top 38T son in the bull calf pen this fall.
BP 38T STANDARD LAD 118Z
118Z
C02972649
BD: 15-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
Adj 205: 696 lbs Adj 365: 1127 lbs
W.D.A. 3.39 lb/day W.D.A. 3.06 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP 617P STD DOM LADY 44U
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.8 REA (sq in) 13.0 REA/100 lbs 1.12 Marb 1.91 LMY 65.7
Eye Pigment
LE: 50
RE: 100
118Z reminds us a lot of his sire, 38T at this age. Good performances indexes of 114 at weaning and 106 at yearling and an above average set of EPDs pretty much across the board. His dam is a top producer at Bar Pipe and was sired by Oddan’s feature bull in their 2006 sale.
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157Z
C02972680
BP 945W SILVERADO 157Z
Adj 205: 652 lbs Adj 365: 1075 lbs
BD: 24-Apr-12
BW: 92 lbs
W.D.A. 3.16 lb/day W.D.A. 2.87 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: YV 232N SILVERADO ET 945W DAM: BP 39T RIBSTONE LADY 115W
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.3 REA (sq in) 11.2 REA/100 lbs 1.07 Marb 1.74 LMY 64.9
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: Sm Goggle
This young bull exemplifies the strengths that we felt 945W could bring to our program. 157Z is a stout bull, with lots of extension through his front end. He is a complete, well balanced bull that really catches your eye when you walk in the pen. He was above average at the RFI trial and continues to perform well in the group.
165Z
C02972689
BP 945W SILVERADO 165Z
Adj 205: 729 lbs Adj 365: 1221 lbs
BD: 30-Apr-12
BW: 98 lbs
W.D.A. 3.66 lb/day W.D.A. 3.31 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: YV 232N SILVERADO ET 945W DAM: BP 144P STANDARD LADY 170U
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.8 REA (sq in) 10.1 REA/100 lbs 0.86 Marb 4.41 LMY 62.5
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
This short marked bull is deceiving in his body length because he is so deep. He is very clean fronted and smooth shouldered and has a pile of performance to his credit. He was 3rd at weaning out of 107 calves and 4th out of 49 yearling bulls. He indexed 166 for marbling. An interesting herd bull prospect.
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177Z
C02972698
BP 991 RIBSTONE LAD 177Z
Adj 205: 736 lbs Adj 365: 1235 lbs
BD: 08-May-12
BW: 98 lbs
W.D.A. 3.90 lb/day W.D.A. 3.41 lb/day
Horned
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 68L STANDARD LADY 45P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.8 REA (sq in) 10.4 REA/100 lbs 0.85 Marb 2.39 LMY 62.8
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
177Z is a bull that combines phenotype, extra performance and above average maternal EPDs which is why we elected to use him on a group of young cows. He ranked #2 at both weaning and yearling with indexes of 120 and 116. His dam has consistently weaned some of our heaviest calves and this is her third herd bull prospect in a row to go to Calgary. We would be interested in retaining an interest in this young bull.
BP 44U Anchor 38Y
38Y was the high selling bull at the 2013 Medicine Hat Bull Sale. He sold to Durbin Creek Herefords of Thermopolis, WY for $16,000. He has adapted extremely well to the high altitude, short grass conditions of his new home and we look forward to seeing his calves at Agar's next spring. His full brother is offered at the 2014 Medicine Hat sale. 26
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MH B edicine at
ull Sale
March 18 & 19, 2014
Our sale offering for 2014 will once again feature a strong line-up of Polled bulls all sired by Anchor 44U. With 44U daughters in production this year we are even more confident these bulls will make a positive impact wherever they end up. Watch for videos and updated photos on our website: www.barpipe.com and we welcome your visit at our stall in March.
53Z
C02972568 Adj 205: 675 lbs Adj 365: 1092 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 53Z BD: 07-Apr-12
BW: 94 lbs
W.D.A. 3.35 lb/day W.D.A. 3.01 lb/day
Scurred
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 117K RIBSTONE LADY 70P
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 5.1 REA (sq in) 11.4 REA/100 lbs 0.98 Marb 1.82 LMY 63.5
Eye Pigment
LE: 25
RE: 100
53Z is a complete, well balanced individual with above average weaning and yearling performance. His full sister was Andrew’s show heifer at the World Show. He has a typical Anchor 44U EPD profile with high weaning and yearling traits. He did well on RFI and was also above average on the BP Cow/Calf Index.
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128Z
C02972656 Adj 205: 714 lbs Adj 365: 1167 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 128Z BD: 18-Apr-12
BW: 96 lbs
W.D.A. 3.46 lb/day W.D.A. 3.12 lb/day
Scurred
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 45D SUPER LADY 7L
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.3 REA (sq in) 11.3 REA/100 lbs 0.97 Marb 2.28 LMY 64
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: Goggle
128Z’s full brother was the Junior Champion at the Medicine Hat sale in 2013. This bull follows a similar pattern, rugged, long and thick with lots of performance. His weaning index was 117 and his yearling index was 110. His dam was an 11 year old cow out of 45D, thick and deep just like Anchor 44U’s mother.
137Z
C02972665 Adj 205: 677 lbs Adj 365: 1068 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 137Z BD: 19-Apr-12
BW: 84 lbs
W.D.A. 3.30 lb/day W.D.A. 2.87 lb/day
Polled
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 64H RIBSTONE LADY 152L
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.6 REA (sq in) 10.8 REA/100 lbs 1.03 Marb 3.81 LMY 64.4
Eye Pigment
LE: Goggle
RE: 100
A short marked, deep flanked individual that shows extra length and good extension through his front end. This bull could be used on heifers and still provide extra performance once his calves hit the ground. His weaning index was 111. He also had a high marbling score with an index of 143.
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169Z
C02972694 Adj 205: 702 lbs Adj 365: 1142 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 169Z BD: 03-May-12
BW: 106 lbs
W.D.A. 3.59 lb/day W.D.A. 3.10 lb/day
Polled
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: THESNIF 45D EMILY 98M
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 4.1 REA (sq in) 12.4 REA/100 lbs 1.12 Marb 2.33 LMY 64.9
Eye Pigment
LE: 75
RE: Goggle
169Z has a performance pedigree and backs it up with a weaning index of 115 and yearling index of 107. His EPD chart also highlights above average weaning, yearling, rib eye and marbling. We thought enough of his mother that we used a half brother in our breeding program and sold several sons last year. 98M raised a really good Anchor heifer calf this year and is still in the herd at 12 yrs.
185Z
C02972705 Adj 205: 711 lbs Adj 365: 1232 lbs
BP 44U ANCHOR 185Z BD: 14-May-12
BW: 104 lbs
W.D.A. 3.74 lb/day W.D.A. 3.36 lb/day
Scurred
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 64H RIBSTONE LADY 189M
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 3.6 REA (sq in) 12.9 REA/100 lbs 1.18 Marb 2.85 LMY 65.9
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
A bull with extreme length that has added pounds to the scale at every stage of his life. Both his weaning and yearling indexes were 116. He also was the top performing Anchor at the RFI trial. We kept 185Z’s full brother to use on heifers. His dam 189M is still going strong at 12 years of age and he topped the BP Cow Calf Index.
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197Z
BP 44U ANCHOR 197Z
C02972721 Adj 205: 579 lbs Adj 365: 1153 lbs
BD: 25-May-12
BW: 88 lbs
W.D.A. 3.13 lb/day W.D.A. 3.14 lb/day
Scurred
SIRE: ANCHOR 44U DAM: K 64H RIBSTONE LADY 184M
Yearling Carcass Back Fat (mm) 2.8 REA (sq in) 10.2 REA/100 lbs 0.99 Marb 2.89 LMY 64.6
Eye Pigment
LE: 100
RE: 100
This is a full brother to the $16,000 bull that sold to Durbin Creek out of Medicine Hat this spring. He is similar in type but shows more overall extension. He had a yearling index of 108. His EPDs show calving ease, low birthweight, higher yearling weight and stayability. He is a very correct individual with the same kind of thickness his full brother displayed.
Service  Sires Hills-Galore Timberline 6Y
Polled {DLF IEF HYF} 6Y is a proven calving ease herdsire and he really fits the profile, smooth through his front end, yet still has some muscle shape in his hindquarter. He also has the cosmetics, goggle eyes and short markings.
POJ 6Y
BP 44U Anchor 141Y
JBC 141Y 30
Polled {DLF IEF HYF} 141Y has a typical 44U Anchor stamp and like his sire we expect him to be an easy calving bull. His dam is an 11 year old Ribstone 64H daughter that has been a consistent producer in our herd.
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ALE HEIFERS
We are offering 22 bred heifers. for sale by private treaty. All sale heifers were pregnancy checked safe in calf on October 26, 2013 by Ranchlands Mobile Veterinary Services. The heifers are sorted into the sale group and handy to look at if you're passing by the Ranch.
BP 18U RIBSTONE LADY 2Z
2Z
BD: 27-Mar-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1033 lbs
C02982513 BW: 74 lbs
SIRE: BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U DAM: BP 24L SUPER LADY 25X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.8 Marb: 3.68 CE
WW
2.6
41.2
MILK COW STAY WT 12.2
66.6
1.7
MPI 138.6
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 38T STANDARD LADY 20Z BD: 03-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1130
C02972534 BW: 92 lbs
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP 65S SULTAN LADY 161U Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.3 Marb: 3.45
EPDs
20Z
CE
WW
-0.3
46.2
MILK COW STAY WT 26.4
89.3
0.6
MPI 154.6
Exposed to POJ 6Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
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BP 18U RIBSTONE LADY 29Z
29Z
BD: 04-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1100
C02972543 BW: 86 lbs
SIRE: BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U DAM: BP 38T STANDARD LADY 96X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.3 Marb: 4.67 CE
WW
2
39.6
MILK COW STAY WT 12.6
109.2
0.9
MPI 128
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
Bonanza 2013
Canadian National Junior Show - Brandon, MB
Andrew Cross with his heifer out of YV 232N Silverado ET 945W
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Emma Cross with her heifer out of Standard 68L Dom Lad 38T
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BP 32U STANDARD LADY 46Z
46Z
BD: 07-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1077
C02972558 BW: 84 lbs
SIRE: BP 192R STANDARD LAD 32U DAM: BP 24L SUPER LADY 113X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.1 Marb: 3.60 CE
WW
1.1
49.5
MILK COW STAY WT 18
89.9
-0.5
MPI 146.7
AI to 44U on 29-Jun-13. Exposed to POJ 6Y July 11 to August 24, 2013.
BP 32U STANDARD LADY 47Z
47Z
BD: 07-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 956
C02972559 BW: 76 lbs
SIRE: BP 192R STANDARD LAD 32U DAM: BP 144P STANDARD LADY 110X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.3 Marb: 2.64 CE
WW
3.5
37.8
MILK COW STAY WT 12.9
103.1
0.8
MPI 126.6
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 991 RIBSTONE LADY 51Z BD: 07-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 877
C02972565 BW: 84 lbs
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: BP 6238 DAKOTA LADY 51W Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.3 Marb: 4.87
EPDs
51Z
CE
WW
-0.4
54.9
MILK COW STAY WT 26.4
MPI
86.9
Exposed to POJ 6Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
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BP 32U STANDARD LADY 57Z
57Z
BD: 08-Apr-13 Oct 2013 Weight: 988
C02972578 BW: 82 lbs
SIRE: BP 192R STANDARD LAD 32U DAM: BP 24L SUPER LADY 30X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.5 Marb: 5.26 CE
WW
2.3
40.2
MILK COW STAY WT 15.3
86.2
-0.1
MPI 132.8
AI to 44U on 26-Jun-13. Exposed to POJ 6Y July 11 to August 24, 2013.
BP 945Y SILVERADO LADY 58Z
58Z
BD: 08-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1130
C02972580 BW: 80 lbs
SIRE: YV 232N SILVERADO ET 945W DAM: BP 39T RIBSTONE LADY 90W
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 3.3 Marb: 4.49 CE
WW
0.4
40.2
MILK COW STAY WT 13.4
87.8
0.5
MPI 132.1
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 18U RIBSTONE LADY 67Z
67Z
BD: 09-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 950
C02972596 BW: 58 lbs
SIRE: BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U DAM: BP 38T STANDARD LADY 75X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.8 Marb: 4.65 CE
WW
5.9
29
MILK COW STAY WT 12.8
79.6
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
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2.5
MPI 123.1
BP 991 RIBSTONE LADY 76Z
76Z
BD: 10-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 970
C02972608 BW: 80 lbs
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 28L REFORM LADY 154R
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.1 Marb: 2.52 CE
WW
0.6
42.2
MILK COW STAY WT 15.8
87.9
0.4
MPI 137.2
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 991 RIBSTONE LADY 86Z
86Z
BD: 11-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 961
C02972621 BW: 80 lbs
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 97L BRIT LADY 60N
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 3.3 Marb: 3.37 CE
WW
1.6
40.5
MILK COW STAY WT 16.6
74.4
-0.3
MPI 135.9
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 144P STANDARD LADY 91Z BD: 11-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1210
C02972629 BW: 92 lbs
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: BP 06E STANMORE LADY 169U Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.3 Marb: 3.90
EPDs
91Z
CE
WW
-0.6
49.3
MILK COW STAY WT 15.7
108.3
1.6
MPI 146.7
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
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BP 18U RIBSTONE LADY 100Z
100Z
BD: 12-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 988
C02972638 BW: 80 lbs
SIRE: BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U DAM: BP 144P STANDARD LASS 2X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 3.3 Marb: 3.68 CE
WW
1.6
35.2
MILK COW STAY WT 9.3
96.5
1.6
MPI 122.4
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 18U RIBSTONE LADY 103Z
103Z
BD: 13-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1007
C02972641 BW: 80 lbs
SIRE: BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U DAM: BP 38T STANDARD LADY 34X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 1.8 Marb: 4.12 CE
WW
2.9
34.8
MILK COW STAY WT 17
94.7
1.4
MPI 130.2
AI to 44U on 01-Jul-13. Exposed to POJ 6Y July 11 to August 24, 2013.
BP 32U STANDARD LADY 105Z
105Z
BD: 13-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 980
C02972642 BW: 82 lbs
SIRE: BP 192R STANDARD LAD 32U DAM: BP 124P RIBSTONE LADY 146X
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.0 Marb: 5.11 CE
WW
2.1
38.8
MILK COW STAY WT 12.2
105.2
Exposed to POJ 6Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
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0.5
MPI 126.1
BP 18U RIBSTONE LADY 114Z
114Z
BD: 14-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1040
C02972648 BW: 82 lbs
SIRE: BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U DAM: BP 38T STANDARD LADY 114Z
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.8 Marb: 3.33 CE
WW
2.4
38.4
MILK COW STAY WT 14.5
77.7
0.6
MPI 132.7
Exposed to POJ 6Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 991 RIBSTONE LADY 119Z
119Z
BD: 16-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1126
C02972651 BW: 98 lbs
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: K 68L STANDARD LADY 71R
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.5 Marb: 3.74 CE
WW
0.2
48.4
MILK COW STAY WT 22.5
101.7
-0.7
MPI 0.22
AI to 44U on 05-Jul-13. Exposed to POJ 6Y July 11 to August 24, 2013.
BP 144P STANDARD LADY 139Z BD: 19-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1130
C02972667 BW: 90 lbs
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: BP 062 MISS NEBRASKA 89S Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.0 Marb: 1.55
EPDs
139Z
CE
WW
-0.5
49.3
MILK COW STAY WT 11.7
136.7
-0.2
MPI 136.7
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
SALE HEIFERS
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BP 38T STANDARD LADY 145Z
145Z
BD: 21-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1022
C02972670 BW: 86 lbs
SIRE: STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T DAM: BP 617P STD DOM LADY 54U
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.3 Marb: 4.93 CE
WW
0.2
38.5
MILK COW STAY WT 21.7
82.6
1.2
MPI 141.8
Exposed to POJ 6Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 144P STANDARD LADY 154Z
154Z
BD: 24-Apr-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 1074
C02972676 BW: 90 lbs
SIRE: K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P DAM: BP 062 STANMORE LADY 121U
EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 4.6 Marb: 3.74 CE
WW
-1.4
46.8
MILK COW STAY WT 11.5
98.5
1.6
MPI 140.1
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
BP 144P STANDARD LADY 158Z
158Z EPDs
Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 2.8 Marb: 3.20 CE
WW
-0.9
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MILK COW STAY WT 11.3
110.5
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
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SALE HEIFERS
0.1
MPI 136.8
BP 991 RIBSTONE LADY 187Z BD: 15-May-12 Oct 2013 Weight: 922
C02972707 BW: 88 lbs
SIRE: F 765 RIBSTONE 991 DAM: STANDARD 68L DOM LASS 45T Yrlg. Carcass Back Fat (mm): 3.0 Marb: 2.70
EPDs
187Z
CE
WW
2.1
43.7
MILK COW STAY WT 22.5
78.6
0.6
MPI 148.6
Exposed to JBC 141Y June 24 to August 24, 2013.
HS ERD
IRES
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ANCHOR 44U {DLF IEF HYF}
Co-owned with Anchor Polled Herefords, Vaughn, MT
POLLED Anchor 44U is the kind of bull ranchers appreciate. He is deep bodied, long sided and shows lots of muscle expression, traits he has been passing on to his calves. He is fully pigmented and short marked with good hair and bone. He has made confirmed horned bull buyers take a second look! First sons sold were popular with both ranchers and purebred breeders.
The foundation sire of our polled program, 44U has crossed very well on our Ribstone 64H daughters and granddaughters. In giving him our best horned cows we are counting on developing a strong genetic base for our polled division.
Semen Available.
The first daughters at Bar Pipe calved in 2013 and had nice udders and lots of milk. Canada, US and Australian qualified semen available. SIRE:
ANCHOR 49R (P A42594161)
DAM:
ANCHOR 5M {DLF IEF HYF}
MG SIRE
VESCOVI D149 (P A23810814)
Acc
40
CE -0.8
BW 2.8
.33
.72
WW
YW
56.3 92.7 .65 .65
Genetically Enhanced EPDs
MILK 16.1
TM 44.3
STAY -----
MPI -----
REA +0.49
MAR -0.01
.25
----
----
----
.44
.39
STANDARD 68L DOM LAD 38T {DLF IEF HYF}
Australian Semen: Mawarra Herefords This outstanding bull was the most popular herdsire at Bar Pipe amongst our many World Hereford Conference visitors. His overall balance, depth of quarter and thickness is combined with a balanced set of EPDs and a growing progeny base in Canada and the USA.
Semen Available.
38T daughters are the best sire group in our young cows and will be the future of our Horned breeding program. His mother is one of the top Kallal cows here at Bar Pipe and was flushed in 2013. Australian semen rights owned by Mawarra Hereford Stud.
Acc
CE +3.3 .17
BW 3.9 .79
WW 40.7 .72
YW 63.9 .73
MILK 30.6 .36
TM 51.0 ----
CJK 112N STAY
155.8
.83
.63
SIRE:
STR STANDARD 256B DOM LAD 68L
DAM:
K 64H RIBSTONE LADY 112N {DLF IEF HYF}
MG SIRE
STANDARD 16E RIBSTONE 64H
38T Daughters
MPI
+1.6
REA +0.26 .52
MAR +0.19 .51
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LBH 40W RIBSTONE 24Y {DLF IEF HYF}
Watch for this young Lilybrook herdsire in the future. We wanted a 40W son and feel 24Y is one of the best we’ve seen.
We like his volume, depth of quarter, hair and pigment and really admired his 268P mother. We bred him to the 38T daughters and we think his calves are the best Horned sire group in both the bull and heifer calf pen. SIRE:
LBH 157K RIBSTONE 40W {DLF IEF HYF}
DAM:
LBH 268P MISS STANDARD 270T CE -0.4 .10
Acc
BW 5.3 .39
WW 51.4 .31
YW 79.7 .33
MILK 28.0 .11
TM 53.7 ----
STAY -1.5 .32
MPI 159.2 .25
REA -0.06 .23
MAR +0.20 .22
F 765 RIBSTONE 991 {DLF IEF HYF} Purchased as a calf from Feddes Herefords at Manhattan, MT. He consistently sires calves that show his muscle shape, length, bone and hair. Bulls out of 991 were popular at Calgary Bull Sale last spring and are featured in the Private Treaty sale bunch this year. We were sorry to lose this good young sire to an injury.
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Acc
SIRE:
F 157K RIBSTONE 765 {DLF IEF HYF}
DAM:
F MISS MOM 177 {DLF IEF HYF}
MG SIRE
/S MISTER MOM 7745
CE 1.4
BW 4.1
WW 53.2
YW 86.6
MILK 30.5
TM 57.1
STAY
MPI ----
REA +0.33
MAR -0.19
.10
.65
.56
.58
.16
----
----
----
.38
.35
----
BP 192R STANDARD LAD 32U {DLF IEF HYF} With a birthweight of 86 pounds we kept 32U to use on heifers and have been pleased with the ease of calving and the quality of calves at weaning time. He has been used extensively at Bar Pipe and at SNS Herefords. Nice pattern, good hair and a proven producer with many outstanding Kallal cows in his SIRE: pedigree. A really good son will sell at 2014 Calgary Bull Sale.
Acc
K 68L STANDARD LAD 192R
DAM:
K 65H SILVER LADY 53N
MG SIRE
ARF 25C SILVER STRIKE LAD 65H
CE +5.7
BW +2.7
WW 37.0
YW 71.1
MILK 15.2
TM 33.7
STAY
MPI
REA +0.12
MAR +.33
.12
.70
.61
.60
.12
----
.79
.51
.32
.27
+1.1 129.1
K 68L STANDARD LAD 144P {DLF IEF HYF} Reliable old 144P continues to put solid bulls in the sale pen. Sons work at Skytrack Hereford Ranch, XTC Herefords, Bar N Ranch and Lilybrook Herefords. A moderate framed bull and a consistent breeder.
SIRE: DAM: MG SIRE
Acc
His dam goes back to old Kallal's Red Lad and STR STANDARD 256B DOM LAD 68L Coon Eye bloodlines. More sons sell in 2014 K 83W RED LADY 17C and 2015. K 68T RED LAD 83W
CE 0.2
BW 4.3
WW 41.5
YW 64.7
MILK 8.0
TM 28.8
.16
.76
.69
.71
.41
---
STAY
MPI
+1.3 128.3 .63 .83
REA +0.32
MAR -0.06
.53
.52
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BP 124P RIBSTONE LAD 18U {DLF IEF HYF} 18U was another bull we used extensively on heifers. His actual birthweight of 88 pounds combined with excellent weaning, yearling and rib eye indexes made him an easy choice. A long sided bull with the same stamp as his herdsire, 124P. SIRE:
K 117K RIBSTONE LAD 124P {DLF IEF HYF}
DAM:
K 61Z SUPER LADY 113J
MG SIRE
SNS SUPER PACE ET 61Z
Acc
CE +4.2
BW 2.5
WW 31.4
YW 56.7
MILK 6.4
TM 22.1
STAY
MPI 116.0
REA -0.13
MAR +0.16
.16
.67
.56
.55
.19
----
.75
.50
.36
.33
+2.2
YV 232N SILVERADO ET 945W {DLF IEF HYF} Our pick at the 2011 Calgary Bull Sale from Nels & Terry Nixdorff and family. This bull is out of an outstanding cow, a proven producer with longevity. She has sons working in a number of purebred herds and is the kind of cow that deserved to be transplanted.
SIRE: DAM: MG SIRE
Acc
44
945W is the feature sire of our 2014 Calgary Bull Sale string with three powerful herd bull prospects. He throws lots of performance and his AGA 167L SILVER 232N SNS 67F SILVER SKY LADY 107H daughters look like they will make really nice brood cows. STR STD 87D DOMINO LAD 67F CE -3.8
BW 7.9
WW 47.2
YW 84.3
MILK 10.3
TM 33.9
STAY
MPI 128
REA -0.23
MAR +0.17
.12
.52
.43
.43
.18
----
.59
40
.27
.22
-1.8
JB 354 ANCHOR CADET {DLF IEF HYF} You have to admire this bull for his strong top and the way he carries his meat down into his hock. He has a great profile and great maternal background. We purchased Cadet from Jack and Bev Beeson at Wayne, NE. His first calf crop show his length and thickness and two of his sons ranked first and second at weaning.
POLLED
SIRE:
ANCHOR 49R (P A2594161) {DLF IEF HYF}
DAM:
JB 488 NEDA HERMAN 354M
Acc
Genetically Enhanced EPDs
CE -1.5
BW 4.6
WW 51.8
YW 84.7
MILK 13.5
TM 39.4
STAY ---
MPI ---
REA +0.34
MAR +0.05
.28
.43
.35
.37
.19
----
---
---
.23
..17
BP VICE ADMIRAL 18Y {DLF IEF HYF} 18Y adds an outcross pedigree from Australia to our bull battery. He has many strengths, namely extra performance and a phenomenal yearling rib eye of 15.10 sq. ins. There is a place in the beef industry for a bull with his doing ability, performance and muscle. Sons in the bull calf pen show lots of promise.
Acc
SIRE:
MAWARRA VICE ADMIRAL
DAM:
K 15N DOMINO LADY 83R
MG SIRE
K 331L DOMINO LAD 15N
CE -4.8
BW 10.3
WW 80.4
YW 127.4
MILK 23.4
TM 63.6
STAY
MPI 180.2
REA +0.90
MAR -0.07
.01
.34
.25
.27
.06
----
.32
.21
.15
.13
-2.5
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E
PD
Expected Progeny Difference
is a measure of the trait value of an animal, calculated as the difference in expected performance of progeny from that animal, compared to others of average genetic merit. EPDs are estimated from the phenotype of the animal, it’s relatives and progeny, and depends on the heritability of the trait. EPDs are reported in units of measure for the trait (e.g., lbs, cm, %). Accuracy of EPDs is the correlation between an animal’s EPD and its actual breeding value. Accuracies are low unless the traits have been measured and until the animal has reported progeny. This is why we only list the accuracies for the herd sires but, if you are interested, the accuracies for sale cattle can be found at www.hereford.ca, or give us a call. Bar Pipe is enrolled in the Total Herd Evaluation (THE) program of the Canadian Hereford Association in order to produce herd indices. We collect calving score, birth, weaning, yearling, mature cow weights and scrotal circumference. We also collect carcass ultrasound measurements at one year of age. With these traits measured for generations, our EPDs are based on facts not guesses. The Canadian Hereford Association publishes 15 EPDs. We have listed the ones in the catalogue that are most relevant to our customers: t CE - calving ease t WW - weaning weight t
YW - yearling weight
t MILK – contribution of milk production to calf growth t STAY - stayability t REA - rib eye area t MAR – marbling In addition, based on our feed efficiency results, we have calculated EPDs on the bulls for: t RFI Residual Feed Intake (feed efficiency) t RIG Residual Intake and Gain, 46
Know Your Production Goals Bull selection depends on your production goal for your cow herd. If you produce sale calves and retain your own replacement heifers these are the traits that are important for you: t t t t t t
Calving Ease (CE) -born easy, no work Weaning Weight (WW) - heavy calves in the fall Milk - enough to produce a good calf Cow Weight - lower means less feed Stayability - fertility and soundness RFI - more efficient cows eat less
We've made it easy, if you sell calves and raise your own replacement heifers look for traits under this heading:
Cow Calf EPDs If you retain ownership of your calves in the feedlot then you need to pay attention to: t Calving Ease (CE) -born easy, no work t Weaning Weight (WW) - heavy calves in the fall t Yearling Weight (YW) - good growth at home and in the feedlot t Rib Eye Area (REA) and Marbling (Marb) - good carcass for better yield and premium t Residual Intake and Gain (RIG) balancing growth with efficiency. We've made it easy, if you retain ownership of your calves in the feedlot look for traits under this heading:
Feeder Calf EPDs
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Cow Calf EPDs RFI
RFI W Žǁ Actual (lbs) Calf Index
dĂƩŽŽ
CE
WW
MILK COW Wt STAY
3Z
2.4
46.2
15.7
92.4
0.4
4Z
3.5
37.2
16.5
91.1
1.8
11Z
-‐0.1
46.3
12.8
77.1
0.9
0.62
3.10
86
14Z
1.5
48.9
17.4
103.3
-‐0.2
0.11
0.53
102
15Z
0.2
43.9
19.4
65.4
0.9
-‐0.11
-‐0.57
111
19Z
-‐0.5
49.8
11.6
93.7
0.0
-‐0.85
-‐4.27
119
28Z
2.5
32.2
18.5
86.8
0.6
-‐0.26
-‐1.30
96
31Z
1.3
35.4
26.3
66.4
1.7
-‐0.04
-‐0.22
111
38Z
2.9
39.5
15.3
73.5
0.8
0.19
0.97
96
44Z
0.4
50.2
10.2
118.0
-‐0.3
0.26
1.32
86
48Z
1.8
43.6
20.1
78.1
0.8
0.26
1.28
104
53Z
-‐0.8
52.9
15.3
89.0
0.7
-‐0.03
-‐0.13
111
56Z
1.2
38.3
20.3
77.5
1.0
-‐0.29
-‐1.47
109
59Z
-‐0.5
52.6
18.9
101.2
-‐1.3
0.07
0.37
100
68Z
-‐3.5
43.6
11.1
88.3
-‐2.1
0.06
0.31
66
69Z
1.3
42.9
24.8
83.8
0.8
0.33
1.63
104
78Z
-‐0.3
42.8
12.2
102.2
2.0
0.12
0.62
95
82Z
0.1
46.4
9.6
108.6
1.0
0.35
1.74
86
85Z
-‐1.0
44.9
24.4
89.6
-‐1.2
-‐0.15
-‐0.75
101
87Z
-‐1.1
48.2
13.4
83.3
0.7
92Z
0.9
47.8
26.8
85.7
0.2
94Z
2.4
43.3
23.1
81.3
-‐0.8
98Z
1.9
40.5
20.5
71.6
2.6
-‐0.15
-‐0.73
121
101Z
0.7
47.9
23.4
86.8
0.1
-‐0.01
-‐0.04
113
102Z
3.2
33.4
23.6
62.4
0.4
0.05
0.24
100
109Z
1.3
40.1
17.2
84.4
0.4
0.41
2.07
86
112Z
-‐1.2
50.5
15.0
96.9
-‐1.6
-‐0.12
-‐0.59
94
118Z
0.9
47.1
22.1
89.5
-‐0.2
0.00
0.02
108
123Z
-‐1.8
48.9
12.5
69.5
0.5
-‐0.71
-‐3.54
118
128Z
0.5
53.2
17.5
108.9
-‐1.9
0.28
1.39
92
129Z
0.3
43.3
27.8
71.7
0.5
0.11
0.55
111
134Z
-‐0.8
40.7
12.9
68.2
1.4
0.01
0.04
95
135Z 48
0.1
45.6
7.7
111.7
0.4
-‐0.03
-‐0.13
88
lbs
-‐0.33
-‐1.65
115 104
101 -‐0.45
-‐2.24
129 105
So Many Numbers.....
Feeder Calf EPDs RIG
dĂƩŽŽ
YW
REA
MARB
3Z
74.1
0.30
0.17
4Z
65.0
0.09
0.14
11Z
71.0
0.47
-‐0.10
-‐1.25
14Z
87.1
0.41
0.06
-‐0.17
15Z
72.7
0.35
-‐0.01
0.23
19Z
80.3
0.32
-‐0.20
1.84
28Z
56.5
-‐0.20
0.17
0.75
31Z
50.5
-‐0.04
0.17
0.13
38Z
56.3
0.22
0.20
-‐0.83
44Z
79.4
0.43
-‐0.04
-‐0.73
48Z
60.8
0.07
0.25
-‐0.55
53Z
89.6
0.24
-‐0.06
-‐0.38
56Z
55.9
0.26
0.03
1.21
59Z
86.4
0.42
-‐0.19
-‐0.26
68Z
74.0
-‐0.19
0.23
-‐0.34
69Z
75.9
0.14
-‐0.09
-‐0.89
78Z
78.7
0.25
0.05
-‐0.44
82Z
81.4
0.33
-‐0.06
-‐0.12
85Z
82.6
0.29
-‐0.26
-‐0.12
87Z
66.4
0.61
-‐0.03
92Z
72.6
0.32
-‐0.04
94Z
68.5
0.01
0.04
98Z
56.2
0.04
0.02
-‐0.23
101Z
77.5
0.28
-‐0.08
-‐0.09
102Z
49.2
0.07
0.10
0.45
109Z
67.1
0.12
0.16
-‐0.98
112Z
86.5
-‐0.09
0.02
0.38
118Z
77.5
0.36
-‐0.04
0.65
123Z
76.5
0.37
-‐0.16
1.48
128Z
91.6
0.22
0.00
-‐0.77
129Z
59.5
0.06
0.18
0.17
134Z
66.2
0.14
-‐0.19
0.07
135Z
73.2
0.31
0.00
-‐0.15
lbs
0.45
0.72
What's Important to Me?
When you evaluate bulls for so many different traits, it’s easy for even us to get lost in the numbers. No one bull can serve everyone’s needs and what you need for your cow herd depends on your production goals. We think that every bull for sale has things to offer and we stand behind them all. Above average traits are highlighted in GREEN. Above Average Trait
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Cow Calf EPDs RFI
RFI W Žǁ Actual (lbs) Calf Index
dĂƩŽŽ
CE
WW
MILK COW Wt STAY
136Z
1.4
38.0
19.6
62.7
0.9
0.27
1.34
96
137Z
1.0
43.7
16.9
79.4
-‐0.3
0.20
1.01
93
138Z
1.0
47.3
20.4
96.0
0.6
140Z
1.6
48.4
24.0
106.7
0.2
0.00
-‐0.02
115
146Z
2.3
36.5
24.8
76.3
1.0
0.00
0.00
107
150Z
1.5
44.8
23.5
71.8
-‐1.3
0.17
0.84
99
151Z
0.2
47.0
11.5
107.3
0.2
0.00
-‐0.02
94
lbs
111
156Z
1.4
42.4
26.9
69.9
0.7
0.08
0.42
114
157Z
-‐0.4
41.8
15.0
91.8
-‐0.1
-‐0.21
-‐1.06
94
161Z
1.8
42.5
23.8
78.1
0.8
-‐0.23
-‐1.17
119
163Z
0.3
50.8
16.5
78.9
-‐0.4
0.00
0.00
106
165Z
-‐1.6
51.5
14.7
124.7
-‐1.0
0.05
0.26
89
166Z
-‐0.1
50.3
26.8
101.8
0.2
-‐0.24
-‐1.21
123
169Z
-‐0.7
53.3
14.5
95.6
-‐1.6
0.46
2.31
84
176Z
-‐1.7
47.2
12.0
85.7
0.5
0.20
0.99
90
177Z
1.7
50.7
26.3
106.6
0.4
0.00
-‐0.02
122
178Z
0.6
49.8
16.8
77.1
-‐0.3
0.00
0.00
107
179Z
2.4
36.2
18.5
78.7
0.8
-‐0.79
-‐3.94
118
185Z
-‐2.0
59.3
16.4
81.2
-‐0.6
-‐0.59
-‐2.93
127
190Z
0.1
52.3
23.4
83.0
0.0
0.35
1.76
109
193Z
-‐0.2
52.9
27.2
99.9
0.0
0.00
0.00
121
197Z
1.4
44.1
16.5
91.8
0.9
0.56
2.82
90
Buying a Bull? Think in Profit Terms Step one is knowing what your herd needs to improve the balance in traits. To assess the financial impact of using a bull, multiply the expected trait by the economic value of that trait. The difference between a bull's EPD and that of the breed average allows comparisons to be made between bulls. An EPD is a more accurate way of estimating the genetic merit of a bull, rather than looking at just its individual measures, because an EPD takes into account the heritability as well as the phenotypes of all relatives. 50
Feeder Calf EPDs RIG
dĂƩŽŽ
YW
REA
MARB
136Z
58.7
0.16
0.04
-‐0.55
137Z
71.1
0.18
0.15
-‐0.52
138Z
67.5
0.33
0.01
0.00
140Z
78.8
0.22
0.11
-‐0.15
146Z
59.7
-‐0.06
0.09
0.00
150Z
69.2
0.16
-‐0.19
-‐1.10
151Z
86.0
0.32
0.00
0.08
156Z
62.8
-‐0.01
0.16
-‐0.56
157Z
77.3
0.01
-‐0.06
0.81
161Z
68.2
0.18
-‐0.16
0.34
163Z
77.4
0.34
-‐0.12
0.00
165Z
92.2
-‐0.09
0.35
0.21
166Z
79.1
0.20
0.12
0.02
169Z
89.0
0.40
0.06
-‐1.45
176Z
75.7
0.09
-‐0.10
-‐0.39
177Z
95.0
0.18
-‐0.03
0.23
178Z
74.3
0.44
-‐0.07
0.00
179Z
60.7
-‐0.08
0.16
1.47
185Z
97.1
0.49
-‐0.03
2.06
190Z
86.2
0.28
-‐0.13
-‐1.29
193Z
85.1
0.40
0.14
0.00
197Z
89.5
0.26
0.07
-‐0.75
lbs
Give us a call or send us an e-mail if you want to discuss the data Jay at 403-978-2767 jay@barpipe.com Doug at 403-852-3865 doug@barpipe.com
The Canadian Hereford Association recognizes breeders that maintain complete and accurate reporting of performance data. 5 Star breeders report calving ease, birth weight, weaning weight and at least two additional traits. Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch is one of only 17 breeders in Canada to qualify for the 5 Star designation We measure 9 traits. 51
Feed Efficiency ....It Pays to Know
Bar Pipe enrolled 50 bull calves in the Hereford Residual Feed Intake Project at Olds College. We believe RFI is a valuable breed improvement tool.
RFI (Residual Feed Intake) is a measure of feed efficiency
but is adjusted to account for differences in body weight, body fat composition and rate of gain. The average for a group of animals is set at zero. Negative numbers mean that an animal is more efficient. For example, an RFI of -2 means that animal ate 2 lbs less of dry matter per day compared to average. Over the course of a year, that would mean 730 lbs less! In the trial, the average bull ate about 18 pounds of dry matter per day though the most efficient ate about 20% less and the least efficient ate about 20% more. This was after accounting for differences in body weight, fat composition and rate of gain! RFI is highly heritable at 40%, comparable to the heritability for weaning weight. Selection for RFI will rapidly reduce maintenance costs.
RIG (Residual Intake and Gain) is calculated
as an index that combines RFI and Average Daily Gain. It is adjusted for body weight, body fat composition and feed intake to allow for direct comparisons between animals. The more positive the number, the better. It can be used to select for balanced feed efficiency and rate of gain after weaning, a trait important for producers who retain ownership of their calves as feeders.
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Putting it together is a matter of $ and Sense
The Bar Pipe Cow Calf Index (BCI) An index developed by Bar Pipe that balances the six traits that underlie profitability in the cow-calf industry. It includes calving ease, weaning weight, milk production, mature cow weight, stayability and feed efficiency and expresses them in economic terms by using current dollar values for costs and revenues from weaned calves. This is a real world measure that impacts your bottom line. Our BCI is an extension of the MPI (Maternal Productivity Index) developed and published by the Canadian Hereford Association. The MPI is still useful but does not take into account calving ease and feed efficiency. Because we have that information and believe in its importance, we have added them to the calculation. Like all indexes the average BCI is 100. Trait
$ Value
CE (% chance of dystocia)
Calving difficulties mean extra labour, a potential c-section and/or a dead calf
Average cost of a calving problem is $250
Weaning Weight (lbs)
Heavier calves at weaning mean more $ at auction
500 weight calves have been selling in the $1.60 to 1.80 range
Milk (lbs)
Cows with more milk produce heavier calves BUT the cost is that she may not maintain herself
An extra pound at weaning is worth something but could be discounted because the stayability of the cow is compromised by as much as 25%
Cow Weight (lbs)
Big cows eat more, but also For every extra 100 lbs of produce bigger calves and body weight, a cow will have higher salvage value require about $14 more in feed per year
Stayability (% chance A replacement heifer is a that a cow will stay in the cost for 2 ½ years before herd she weans her first calf RFI (lbs of feed per day)
Replacement heifers have been selling for $1,300 $1,600 ($650 - $800 per year)
More efficient means that A one lb per day reduca cow's maintenance feed tion in dry matter intake costs are reduced. is 365 lbs per year, at 7 cents per day = $25.55 53
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These bulls will all be heading to Olds in 2014 to participate in Year 2 of the Hereford Residual Feed Intake (RFI) Project.
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