2023 SimAngus Solution Bull and Female Sale

Welcome to the Sale

Welcome to the 15th Annual SimAngus Solution Sale. It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by but, here we are and sale time is here again. First, we would like to say Thank You to all of our customers! 2023 has been a rewarding year to be in the cattle industry with the continued lower cattle numbers, quality cattle have been in high demand and have been more profitable this year. A lot has changed in the cattle industry since we made the decision to have our first sale fifteen years ago, but the demand for SimAngus influenced feeder cattle with a known genetic base has only increased and will continue to be in high demand. With the rising input cost in each aspect of the industry, we all must strive to produce cattle that perform and rebreed with minimal input to produce a desirable product for the next step in the industry. Our commitment to you, our customer is to provide you with high quality breeding pieces that can perform and be profitable in the real world! We strive to select genetics to use in our herd that perform in the real world of the southeast in order to pass those same genetics on to you. We are excited about sharing this year’s offering with you. You will see some new sires in this year’s offering and several more of the bulls that logoed through the Right Choice testing.

Again, this year, each animal selling has genomic enhanced EPDs and have been parent verified through DNA. As we continue to look for ways to add value to our cattle and give our customers every available tool possible to make a confident decision in their purchase, this year you will see again that we have had Right Choice testing performed on each of the bulls. You will find more information on Right Choice as you go through the catalog and see logos by the bulls that have qualified for Right Choice. We believe that by using the Right Choice system we are taking the guess work and the margin of error out of the equation, making everyone more profitable and more confident in their selections. All bulls are ready to go out and work; they have passed a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) and have been vaccinated with Titanium 5, Ultrabac-7/Somubac, and Piliguard Pinkeye One. Bulls have been dewormed on a regular basis with the highest quality dewormers. All vaccines and dewormers have been administered per Beef Quality Assurance guidelines.

This years group has been one of the slickest haired groups that we have developed. We continued to focus on cattle that will shed and not carry that heavy haircoat into the summer months. We have made every effort we can to select cattle that will perform here in the heat of the Southeast as well as on fescue. Because we want these bulls to go out and work for you as well as their mothers have worked for us, we focus on making the bulls utilize forage for their main dietary input. The bulls have been developed on fescue pastures, fescue hay, and a customized high fiber, low energy, feed ration.

As in years past we will be offering registered SimAngus heifers. This year each of the heifers also have genomic enhanced EPDs and have also been parent verified through DNA. These heifers carry the same vaccination protocol as the bulls. Females have been developed on fescue pastures, fescue hay, and supplemented with the same feed ration as the bulls. All females are open and ready to breed to the bull of your choice.

Your interest in our bulls and females is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on November 4th!

Retained Semen Revenue Interest

SimAngus Solution retains 1/3 semen interest in each bull selling. On every bull, you are purchasing full possession, full salvage value, full decision making, and 2/3 semen revenue interest. The SimAngus Solution retained interest only comes into play if semen is marketed on a bull.

Circle M Cattle Company Massey Farms

834 W Old Glencoe Road

Burlington, NC 27217

(336)260-2565

simangussolution@gmail.com

1435 Boone Road

Burlington, NC 27217

(336)214-4144

johnnymassey.1@gmail.com

Jonathan and Melissa Massey Johnny Massey

imangus olution 15 th Annual Bull and Female Sale

November 4, 2023 || 1:00 pm || Circle M

Cattle Farm, Burlington, NC

SCHEDULE

Cattle will be available for viewing at 12 pm Friday, November 3, and starting at 7 am Saturday, November 4. Auction begins at 1:00 pm on November 4. Refreshments will be available the morning of the sale. Lunch will be available prior to the start of the sale.

SALE LOCATION

Circle M Cattle Company

1078 Boone Road Burlington NC 27217

DIRECTIONS TO THE SALE

From Interstate 40/85, take exit 140/ University Drive. West bound will turn right onto University Drive, East bound will turn left. Follow University Drive to Shallowford Church Road. Turn left onto Shallowford Church Road. Take Shallowford Church Road to NC Highway 87 N. Turn left onto Highway 87N. At first stop light, turn right onto Gerringer Mill Road. (Western Alamance High School will be on the right.) Follow Gerringer Mill Road to stop sign. At stop sign turn left onto Burch Bridge Road. Follow Burch Bridge Road to second road to the right. Turn right onto Boone Road. Farm will be 0.7 miles on the right.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Cattle sale under the terms and conditions as recommended by the American Simmental Association. Announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material in this sale catalog. The SimAngus Solution Sale is not liable for EPD changes by the American Simmental Association. All animals listed being Homozygous Black and Homozygous polled DNA is done so to the best of our knowledge. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies. Cattle must be paid for in full before removed from the premises.

ALTERNATIVE BIDDING

For those unable to attend the sale, please call prior to 1:00 pm and arrangements will be made for you to place bids via telephone with a representative on site. (336)260-2565 or (336)214-4144.

SALE REPRESENTATIVES

Jonathan Massey

Johnny Massey

(336)260-2565

(336)214-4144

Will Thompson – Auctioneer (704)616-8553

Marty Ropp – Allied Genetic Resources (406)581-7835

Corey Wilkins – Allied Genetic Resources (256)590-2487

DELIVERY

Delivery arrangements can be made at the customer’s request, competitive pricing available.

LIABILITIES

All persons attending this sale do so at their own risk, legal, or otherwise, for any accident which may occur, Massey Farms or Circle M Cattle Company, will not be responsible for any injuries that may occur before, during or after sale has ceased.

HEALTH

All bulls have been semen tested and physically examined by Dr. Richard Kirkman (919)742-5500. All heifers sell open. All sale cattle have been vaccinated as well as dewormed per BQA standards. Health papers will be available if needed for out of state purchases. SimAngus Solution will not be liable for injury or death of cattle after the sale.

BREEDING GUARANTEE

Bulls are guaranteed to be sound on sale day to the best of our knowledge and have passed a complete breeding soundness exam. Each bull carries a six month guarantee provided they are managed properly and are in acceptable nutritional and physical health. If a bull is found to be infertile for reasons other than abuse, neglect, or injury replacement of equal value will be provided (IF AVAILABLE) or a credit will be given on another bull. A veterinarian’s statement of the problem will be required. All females sale open at the time of the sale and guaranteed to be a satisfactory breeder provided they are managed properly and are in acceptable nutritional and physical health. In the event a heifer proves to be a non-breeder within six months of sale date, for reasons other than abuse, neglect, or injury a credit will be issued. A veterinarian’s statement of the problem will be required.

EPDS

Current EPDs as of September 27, 2023. Updated EPDs can be viewed online at www.simmental.org

Welcome to the 15TH Annual SimAngus Solution Bull and Replacement Female Sale. All classes of cattle are pushing all-time highs and the fruitful time for the cow-calf producer has finally arrived. The pay out for premium cattle with strong genetics and health programs have never been better.

The Massey family has been invested in the Simmental business for numerous years and their 15th annual sale speaks to the longevity of the operation. Three generations are actively involved in the operation and speaks to the bright feature ahead of the Circle M prefix. If you want to buy from an operation who is built for the long haul, the Massey program is here to stay.

Marty Ropp 406-581-7835

Corey Wilkins 256-590-2487

Jared Murnin 406-321-1542

www.alliedgeneticresources.com

This year’s offering of bulls and females represents a true opportunity for genetic advancement in your operation. The sale features herdsire prospects out of some of the most cutting-edge sires in the business. Likewise, if you want to build back your herd or expand, the replacement females will make great additions to any herd. Likewise, buyers will admire the development process of the bulls developed for longevity and customer success. Finally, the Massey family commitment to producing cattle with unparalleled technology is apparent cover to cover. Not only does every animal sell with genomics, but the program uses RighChoice for simplifying customer decisions and RightMate powered by Top Genomics to propagate the most positive highest impact genes.

We hope you can join us the November 4. The Massey Family always put on a great event with fellowship and great cattle. As always, if we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Sincerely,

Marty Ropp, Corey Wilkins and Jared Murnin Allied Genetic Resources

SimAngus Solution believes in adding value to our product. We participate in the American Simmental Association Total Herd Enrollment Program, as well as the Performance Advocate. We are also owners of All Beef, Inc. This year we have utilized RightChoice screening.

EXPLANATION OF COLOR PATTERN KEY

The first letter represents hair color, second and third letters represent the hair color pattern:

B - BLACK HAIR SD - SOLID PATTERN

R - RED HAIR BF - BLAZE FACE Visit

Sophisticated Selection Technology

that is Simple to Use

RightChoice and RightMate Powered by Top Genomics

Genetic providers have used strong genetic prediction tools (EPDs) for making, then offering customers consistent genetic progress for a long time. In the past few years, improved EPDs, bolstered by the inclusion of genomic evaluation have been a bigger step forward, making the potential for progress even greater. Now there is RightChoice, a proven, technology driven program that simply provides for more rapid improvement and potential for success from your investment. The best news is, RightChoice technology is much simpler to use than past tools and just might change the way we buy genetics.

In the past, with 20 or more EPD categories, overwhelming amounts of raw data and multiple index offerings to evaluate in a short time the potential to use selection information to its best result has been possible but difficult. RightChoice is designed as a simple to use sorting tool for commercial producers in the selection of new sires or females all based on customer genetic needs and production goals. The sophisticated technology is on the inside of RightChoice, combining advanced knowledge of high impact genomics with the proven database power of EPDs. All you need to do is evaluate and pick the bulls you like from the group with the genetic logo that fits your needs.

Defining your bull needs and projected purpose is the first step. Do I plan to keep daughters as replacements, will the bull need to breed heifers, how much growth and carcass do I need to meet my short-term financial goals? Producers should and do ask themselves these questions with any seedstock purchase. RightChoice then sorts the bulls that will fit the job they are asked to do more simply than any other technology. For heifer bulls, just find the ACE logo bulls and then select the ones you like. When maternal progress is the primary goal, look for a G+. Want to promote maximum growth and pay-weight, ATM bulls will drive income forward as soon as next year’s calf crop. The bottom line is that with a simple sort that includes both specific genomic combinations and EPD thresholds to help assure value, you can be more confident in the potential to achieve goals. After the boxes are checked, simply pick the bulls you’d like to take home with the logos that fit your operational needs.

RightChoice technology will not only push the traits and profit forward that you ask it to, but because of the way it sorts sires, it can reduce variation and inconsistency in your calf crop as well. For example, with ACE logo bulls, not only can you expect reduced dystocia, but the birth weights responsible for most of the challenges will be less variable. That means more calves born close to the average weight and far fewer extreme calves that either create issues for your heifers or are unreasonably small. We can’t always control the genes present in the cow herd, but we can make sure that you don’t get problem genes from your seedstock purchase.

We are asked frequently, are 2 logos better than 1? It is a logical thought for sure, but in this case the answer is a solid maybe not, depending on breeding objectives. G+ logos are assigned to bulls with the most balanced trait improvement potential and prioritize maternal traits like longevity and fertility. Add an ACE logo and expect similar improvements with accredited calving ease, but weaning growth may not be enhanced. When an ATM logo accompanies the G+, advanced growth will come along with daughters that offer solid fertility. The trade-off is ATMs are not for heifers and mature cow size may increase, which may or may not fit your needs? ATM logo alone means breed no heifers. Daughters should grow very fast, but may not have as much longevity as replacements. Again, with some simple planning based on production needs and goals, the technology behind the RightMate logos will point you in the direction you want to go, simply.

RightMate and RightChoice…Better, Stronger, Faster.

powered by TOP GENOMICS powered by TOP GENOMICS

SimAngus Bulls

1MF/CMC HERDBOOK MK20

When starting the process of picking the sire group to lead this years sale off, the Lot 1 CLRS Herdbook son really helped make this decision a bit easier. This bull checks a lot of boxes for us. He carries a touch bit more frame, has loads of middle, natural thickness and put together just about as smooth as you can make one. Very free moving and eye appealing potential herdsire. Combine all of those things with him ranking in the top 10%25% of the breed for 11 traits you understand why he starts this years catalog. He also goes back to the Maebelle cow family that has been so productive for us, not to mention he earned the G+ logo on the Right Choice testing. Sure to be a crowd favorite.

CMC HERDBOOK MK22

The Lot 2 Herdbook son is another standout in the group, another slightly larger framed, deep sided, thick made type of bull. Another bull that has been a bit of a standout since birth, not sure if the little white on his face is the reason or not, but it sure doesn’t hurt. This has been the little guy’s pick of the bulls all year. Big growth bull, ranking in the top 10% of the breed for his WW and YW EPDs along with a top 3% for REA. If you’re looking for a bull that will put some pounds on your feeder calves, here is one to help you get that done.

CMC HERDBOOK MK32

The Lot 3 bull maybe the most massive and thickest of all of the Herdbook sons. This bull is as deep sided and thick made as any bull we have raised. You want another one that will add some pounds to your calf crop, here’s one that will sure do that. He ranks in the top 3% for WW and 10% for YW. Add some carcass value to him with top 10% - 25% in CW, Marbling, Back Fat, and REA, not to mention 10% TI. One we would recommend to use on mature cows but a bull to add the weight to your calf crop. Lot 3 also carries the G+ and ATM logos.

SIMANGUS SOLUTION SimAngus Bulls

CMC HERDBOOK MK49

Lot 4 will wrap up the Herdbook sire group for this year. Marty sure hit the nail on the head when he recommended Herdbook to us. Another stout made long bodied bull with a little lighter BW EPD and plenty of spread from there to WW and YW. Ranks top 15% for API and 25% for TI. Another G+ scoring bull that will add a solid genetic base to your calf crop.

CMC POUNDER MK19

The CCR Pounder sons follow the Herdbooks closely in there type and kind. The lot 5 bull has been a standout since he was very young. A bull with a tremendous amount of growth too him. Another bull that ranks in the top 10% for WW and 5% for YW. Even with the amount of growth that this bull has he ranks in the top 3% for MM, that’s not something that happens very often. ATM qualified bull.

CMC POUNDER MK35

6

Lot 6 is another larger framed smooth made type of bull with some added eye appeal. Lot 6 is a 3/4 Angus 1/4 Simmental bull for some that would like to add a touch bit more Angus to their calf crop, ranking up some big growth numbers ranking in the top 15% for WW and YW. Another G+ ranking bull.

MF POUNDER M44K

7

Lot 7 is another long bodied stout made bull, this one Carrie’s a touch less BW but still has plenty of growth to give those calves the extra punch they need to get the job done by weaning time. He also gains some maternal value back from his Royal Flush dam that has done a tremendous job for us. Another bull that gets the G+ logo.

MK19 Sells as Lot 5.

MF/CMC POUNDER MK48

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MF POUNDER M27K

Lot 8 is surely the big growth number bull of the Pounder sons. He has a touch more BW weight but he ranks in the top 3% for WW and top 1 % for YW and ADG. Here is one that will surely add the pounds to a calf crop when its time to put them on the scales. His Dual Focus x Maebelle

dam sure gave us another good one to offer this year. G+ and ATM qualified bull.

The final Pounder son is a lighter BW bull but still carries a lot of growth. Ranks in the top 15% for BW, but that lighter BW doesn’t slow him down because he still carries it on to a top 15% for WW and top 20% for YW. Another G+ qualified bull.

MF WACO M45K

Lot 10 is our pick to lead off the CCR Waco sired bulls. Following the pattern of the bulls ahead of him he is another long bodied, big middled bull with a little added frame that will catch your eye on sale day. Another bull that ranks in the top 20% for WW and YW. Add all of this to a G+ logo this will be another crowd favorite.

M45K Sells as Lot 10.

MF/CMC WACO MK31

Lot 11 is another one of the lower BW bulls that puts a lot of other qualities together very well. Another bull that has the Maebelle cow family that we have had such success with on the bottom side. A bull that you can buy with confidence, he will add genetic merit to your calf crop and potentially give you some of those fancy replacement heifers we all like to keep. The G+ logo just backs the genetic merit in this bull up.

SIMANGUS SOLUTION SimAngus Bulls

MF WACO M25K

Lot 12 is a slightly more moderate framed bull, he still carries the same thickness and mass as his brothers ahead of him. Another lower BW bull that ranks in the top 15% and 15% for Marb if your looking to add a little carcass merit to your calves.

MF/CMC WACO MK36

Lot 13 is a moderate framed Waco son with a lower BW ranking in the top 3%. Another bull that has the great Maebelle cow family on his bottom side. This bull also ranks in the top 10% for Marb as well as API. G+ qualified.

Lot 14 wraps up our CCR Waco bulls. Another moderate framed bull that ranks top 10% for API and TI. He also qualified for G+ and ACE for those looking for a bull to use on heifers.

MF COMMANDER M5K

Lot 15 is our first bull we have to offer sired by CCR Commander. This Commander son is a moderate framed, thick made bull that has a little less BW but still has adequate growth to pass along to the calves he sires. This bull carries the G+ logo as well.

MF COMMANDER M24K

Our next Commander son is slightly larger in frame than his brother just ahead of him. These Commander bulls have a lot of genetic merit to add to the calves that they sire. This one ranks top 10% for API and if you want to add a bit of additional carcass merit to your calves here is one for the folks that market their on beef that ranks in the top 4% for Marb. He also carries the G+ logo.

SIMANGUS SOLUTION SimAngus Bulls

CMC COMMANDER MK42

The last Commander son we have this year is like his brothers ahead, another top 15% API and 20% for Marb EPDS. He also carries the G+ logo.

NEBRASKA MK6

Lot 18 is the only TJ Nebraska bull that we have to offer this year. Another moderate framed bull that carries plenty of thickness and depth. Like many of the other bulls in this years sale this bull carries some higher growth numbers while being a higher CE and lower BW bull. When you look at his EPDs he ranks high in multiple traits. Another G+ bull.

MF FLAT IRON M8K

Lot 19 is the only TJ Flat Iron bull we have to offer this year. We had used Flat Iron again in hopes to get some more females but we did end up with this one bull. He is a moderate framed, deep sided, thick made bull that carries a lot of growth. Ranks top 10% for WW and 15% for YW and also a top 10% for MM. Another bull that will add pounds to you bottom line and possibly give you some good prospects for some solid replacement females. He also received a G+ logo.

CMC XCEED MK16

Lot 20 is sired by RC Xceed. Xceed has worked very well for us the last couple of years in siring calves with some added carcass value. For those that raise freezer beef to market direct here is another bull that will add marbling to your final product. Ranks top 20% for Marb and has the G+ logo to boot!

MK6 Sells as Lot 18.

CMC FAST FORWARD MK63

We start this years Fast Forward sired bulls off with a full brother to one of our top selling bulls from last year. This slightly larger framed bull ranks in the top 25% or better for nine traits as well as earning a G+ and ATM logo.

CMC FAST FORWARD MK64

CMC FAST FORWARD MK65

Lot 22 follows his half brother very closely, slightly larger in frame. Another bull with a solid EPD profile across the board. Ranks top

higher for eleven traits along with being G+ and ATM logoed.

CMC FAST FORWARD MK61

Lot 23 is another typical Fast Forward son. Thick made, big middled, and big boned. Slightly lower birthweight EPD with some added carcass value and higher ranking API and TI. G+ logoed as well.

MF FAST FORWARD M68K

Lot 24 is another thick made big middled Fast Forward son. His Rookie dam has produced several nice replacement females for us over the years.

Our last Fast Forward bull this year is another long bodied thick made kind of bull. Another G+ logo earning bull.

MF/CMC MAIN STREET MK71

MF MAIN STREET M66K

The first of the two TJ Main Street bulls we have to offer this year is a slightly larger framed Main Street son that has a more growth than we have seen out of some of our Main Street sons. His high producing Rookie dam has produced several top replacements for us as well as some of our top replacement females we have sold through the years.

Our final bull of the year is also TJ Main Street son. A little more moderate in frame than his brother ahead of him, but another thick made deep sided bull. Another bull that has the potential to sire the kind of replacement females you like to retain in your herd.

Thank you for your interest.

SimAngus Open Heifers

MF/CMC MAEBELLE MK18

Sells open.

Each year we make the commitment to put some of our top replacements in our sale, this year is no different. The Nebraska female that leads off this year is another one of those that is tough to let go. This is definitely one of those front pasture type of females. When you look at her EPDs you see she has more than just eye appeal, one that has tons of growth and added maternal. She’s also a Maebelle!

MF/CMC MAEBELLE MK1

Sells open.

What better way to follow a Nebraska X Maebelle female than to make it two. These two are like peas in a pod, not sure how you pick between these two. If you want females to build a herd with, these two can get it done.

MF MISS M28K

30

Sells open.

Lot 30 is the last Nebraska female we have for this years sale. Just like her sisters ahead of her she is as long bodied, big middled, and as attractive as you can make one. These three Nebraska females are as solid top to bottom as any we have sold. If you want some females to build a program on these three will surely do that.

MF CASSIDY M15K

31

Sells open.

Lot 31 is a

Flat Iron female that follows the Nebraska females very closely in type and kind. Another growth based female that carries some added maternal value.

MK18 Sells as Lot 28.

MK1 Sells as Lot 29.

SIMANGUS SOLUTION SimAngus Open Heifers

MF/CMC MISS CAPONE MK3

Sells open.

The lot 32 female is as deep bodied and thick as any female we are selling this year. She is slightly more moderate in frame than the Nebraska females, but she’s another female from the Maebelle cow family that has performed so well for us. She will be another one that’s easy to find in the pens sale day.

MF POPPY M38K

Sells open.

The next CCR Commander female we have to offer is another one of those big growth numbered females that still carries a lot of maternal value as well. Ranks top 25% or higher for nine different traits.

MF/CMC MISS MK34

Sells open.

Lot 34 is another Commander female that goes back to one of our oldest cow families. If you are looking for replacements that will raise calves that will mash the scales down come weaning time, here is another one that will do just that.

MF LADY DASH M23K

36

Sells open.

Another sure brood cow in the making that goes back to the great cow maker SAV Final Answer.

Sells open.

Lot 36 is the first of the CCR Pounder females we have to offer this year. It sounds like a broken record but here is another big growth female that carries a lot of maternal value as well.

SIMANGUS SOLUTION SimAngus Open Heifers

MF/CMC VIRGINIA MK39

Sells open.

The next Pounder female has a touch bit more frame but just like all the rest she’s as thick and big middled as any you find. Another female that goes back to one of our older cow families, going back to an 878 sired dam.

CMC MINNIE PEARL MK50

Sells open.

Lot 38 is our final Pounder female to be offered this year. This female goes back to Melissa’s favorite cow family. This female will have just a touch more frame. Another one of the high maternal females with some added growth.

MF/CMC DARLING MK21

40

Sells open.

Lot 40 is our only CCR Waco female to be offered this year. Top 4% for Marb, 5% API and 10% TI.

CMC MISS THUNDERBIRD MK17

Sells open.

Lot 39 is our only Huron female to be offered this year. Huron was another recommendation from Marty and he has fit very well for our program. This female is another one of those high growth females that is slightly more moderate in frame.

MK21 Sells as Lot 40.

SIMANGUS SOLUTION SimAngus Open Heifers

MF/CMC MISS PREMIUM MK51

41

Sells open.

The first of two Fast Forward females is another high growth female that comes from a Premium cow that has produced several of our top females through the years. Another solid brood cow in the making.

MF/CMC MAEBELLE MK53

43

MF SAVANNAH M62K

42

Sells open.

The next Fast Forward female is another thick made deep sided female that ranks in the top 3% for Marb, 10% for API and TI. Solid made female that will add genetic value to your herd.

Sells open.

Lot 43 is the final Fast Forward female to be offered this year. This one goes back to the 435R Maebelle cow family that has done so well for us and many of our customers.

MF MS TOD M12K

44

SIMANGUS SOLUTION SimAngus Open Heifers

45 CMC LOUCILLE MK74

Sells open.

Lot 44 is a 3/4 Angus 1/4 Simmental female for those that would like to keep a little more Angus base in their cows.

Sells open.

Lot 45 is our last female to be offered this year. She will surely be an eye catcher with her blaze face. This moderate framed female goes back to the Cindy Lou cow that has given us several top notch replacement females. Top 1% for Milk.

Sale Notes