Welcome to the Sale
Welcome to the 12th Annual Next Step Cattle Company Bull Sale. We could not be more satisfied with how this stout set of Simmental, SimAngus and Angus bulls look for your appraisal on the 3rd Saturday of November. We would like to extend a huge Thank You to the Cole family for all their efforts in developing the bulls and preparing for the sale.
Our group combines nearly 100 years of experience in the seedstock business. We have focused on cattle who thrive in the southeastern climate and maximizes profit for cattlemen in the southeast. Many of the bulls come in a 6+ frame package and are bred to enhance weaning weight and provide ample calving ease. Likewise, the group has made a large effort in increasing the marbling and carcass quality genetics in our bulls. Ultimately, we bred our bulls to increase the marketability of your feeder calves.
Fruitful times in the cattle business has arrived for cow calf producers all across our great country. Producers are receiving record breaking prices for all classes of beef cattle. The demand for US quality beef and the low inventory of the US cowherd has been the driving forces behind the record prices. We get the question on how long will prices stay this strong? Most of the sophisticated price predictors say cattlemen will remain seeing strong feeder cattle prices into 2027. A much larger window than the 2014 and 2015 window of feeder cattle price spikes.
We hope you can join us the 3rd Saturday in November. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate reaching out to any of our team members.
Sincerely, NextStep Crew
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
LIVINGSTON, AL - 12:00 NOON
SALE LOCATION
Next Step Cattle Co.
Bull Development Center 200 Bartam St. Livingston, AL 35470
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, Nov 15
Bulls will be on display all day.
Saturday, November 16
8:00 am – 12:00 noon Bulls on display 10:30 – 11:30 am
Complimentary Lunch 12:00 noon
Video Auction begins
SALE DAY PHONES
Corey Wilkins
256-590-2487
Marty Ropp 406-581-7835
Tommy Brown 205-351-1328
Jimmy Holliman 334-419-0112
Jamie McConnell 205-217-3158
Sale Headquarters 205-301-0618
AUCTIONEER
Chad “Cracker” Johnson 352-535-5320
VETERINARY
Dr. Leslie Williams 601-692-3990
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY
After settlement is made, the buyer will be provided with a registration certificate from the American Simmental Association within 60 days of the sale.
BIDDING & DISPUTES
Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder. The auctioneer will settle any disputes as to bids.
TELECONFERENCE BIDDING
There will be a Toll Free Teleconference line available for anyone wanting to bid over the phone. The dial in number is 888-537-7715. Call 334-456-1209 on Friday, Nov. 15 to get a buyer number and the pass code number to be able to bid online sale day.
SALE TERMS
All bulls are to be settled on Sale Day by cash or check and they sell under the Terms and Conditions of the American Simmental Association. Copies of these Terms and Conditions will be available at the Sale Clerk Desk.
PURCHASER’S RISK
Each animal will become the purchaser’s risk as soon as the animal is sold. It is advised that insurance be purchased on each bull. Insurance will be available through the Sale Clerk.
UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A supplement sheet correcting or updating information in this catalog will be provided on Sale Day. Also, any announcements from the auction box will take precedence over printed data in the catalog.
LIABILITY
All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk. Next Step Cattle Co. and its owners assume no liability for property damage or accidents that may occur.
SALE FORMAT
Cattle will sale in catalog order over the video.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Comfort Inn 205-652-4839 141TruckerBlvd,Livingston
Other hotels are located in Demopolis 27 miles from Sale Site on U.S. Highway 80.
DIRECTIONS TO NEXT STEP CATTLE CO. SALE FACILITY
From Tuscaloosa, AL or Meridian, MS
Take exit 17 off I-20 I-59 at Livingston, AL. Turn east on AL Hwy 28 and proceed 1 mile. Turn right onto Country Club Road. Go 1 mile on Country Club Road and turn left at the Next Step Cattle Co. sign onto Bartram Street.
From Demopolis, AL
Go west on U.S. 80 to AL Hwy 28. Turn right toward Livingston and follow AL Hwy 28 through Livingston to County Club Road. Turn left. Go 1 mile on Country Club Road and turn left at the Next Step Cattle Co. sign onto Bartram Street.
Physical address is 200 Bartram Street, Livingston, AL 35470.
TRUCKING
Alabama and Mississippi: $100 dollars per bull
Georgia, Tennessee ,Florida, Arkansas: $200 dollars per bull
Trucking arrangements for bulls traveling to other states, please reach out to Tommy Brown or Mike Cole.
Jared Murnin 406-321-1542
Improved Buying Confidence with Greater Genomic ASSURANCE
Access to more and better information has always been key to making wise decisions. The evolution and improvement of genetic evaluation tools too has given us an ever-clearer picture of the true genetic makeup of cattle and thus a better view of the value proposition. RightMate, powered by Top Genomics LLC is taking the evaluation of genetics and genomics one giant step further. By combining speci c genomic information with the long-proven value of EPDs, this new advancement in technology improves our depth and precision when evaluating the actual ability to transmit value and pro t.
The 3 Accreditation Logos below are designed to simplify bull selection and improve buyer con dence by more accurately describing the genetics o ered and by reducing risk. What this means to you as a customer is a much greater assurance that you are getting both what you want and need from the genetics you purchase. What it means to your seedstock provider is access to RightMate technology that simply sets them apart from the rest of the industry.
ACCREDITED GENOMIC PLUS – For the majority of producers who simply need consistent and balanced genetic improvement, without genomic setbacks, G+ Accredited bulls should be on your list for premium purchase. These sires will absolutely move you forward for both cost reduction and income producing traits and substantially reduce risk when compared to all other evaluation programs. It’s simple, the right genes are in these bulls to help secure a pro table future and the they have great EPDs to match!
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About The Bulls
INFORMATION ON THE BULLS
The bulls selling were selected from the top 50% of the 2022 and 2023 calf crops. The breeders have worked hard to combine the growth and maternal traits of the Simmental and Angus breeds in a moderate frame bull with superior carcass potential, while maintaining a breed average birth weight EPD. We have listed as much data as possible on each bull to assist you in selecting the one that will help you reach the goals you have set for your beef operation.
HEALTH
The bulls and cow herds are on the Pfizer Vaccination Program. All bulls have been tested and are negative for PI BVDV. All bulls are eligible for interstate shipment. Any bulls going to Texas or any other state that requires a PCR negative test for trichomoniasis on bulls under 18 months of age will be tested following the Sale and delivery will be arranged once test results are available. Time frame 10-14 days.
BREEDING GUARANTEE
All bulls have had a complete BSE and have passed a semen test and are guaranteed to be breeders for a period of 180 days from sale date, if they have been given proper care. Any claim of a bull being a non-breeder must be in writing to Next Step Cattle Co. along with a veterinarian’s statement of the problem by June 5, 2025. If the bull is proven a non-breeder, Next Step Cattle Co. shall at the option of the buyer, replace the bull with another bull of equal value if available or grant the buyer credit on another bull.
TRUCKING
Arrangements have been made for trucking to centralized unloading locations in Alabama and throughout the Southeast, at the least cost possible to the buyer. If you need assistance in getting bulls delivered, contact us prior to Sale Day and we will work with you on getting your bulls delivered as prompt and economical as possible.
RETAINED SEMEN INTEREST
The breeders of the bulls marketed in the Next Step Cattle Co. Bull Sale are retaining a ½ semen interest in each bull selling. The buyer will have full possession, full salvage value and ½ semen interest in the bull and will be able to market or dispose of the bull in any manner. The breeder will have the option in the future to collect the bull for in-herd use or for marketing semen at their expense and the buyers’ convenience. The buyer can participate in the marketing of the semen by sharing in the collection and marketing cost. It is very unlikely that any large amount of semen would be marketed from these bulls, but with the increased opportunities to collect data on cattle in the future, some of these bulls could prove to be valuable to the beef industry.
COAT COLOR
All bulls offered in the sale are homozygous black by parentage or DNA test, with the exception of Lot 34. Lot 34 is a red gene carrier.
WHAT DOES GGP MEAN
GGP stands for Neogen Geneseek Genomic Profiler which is a DNA genomic enhancement of Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs). GGP predictions verify performance, maternal, and carcass traits to increase accuracy and genetic prediction of the individual. Animals with GGP in the ASA/ IGS Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation have an EPD accuracy equal to 15 to 35 progeny records for calving ease and performance EPDs and 6 to 8 progeny records for carcass EPDs. This advanced technology tool provides genetic prediction on yearling animals equal to years of progeny data.
THE NEXT STEP CATTLE PROGRAM
Next Step Cattle Company was formed in early 2013 by a group of performance-oriented breeders that have been breeding, developing and marketing Simmental, SimAngus™ and Angus bulls for beef producers in the Southeast. The bulls selling in this sale represent over 200 years of dedicated efforts by this group of breeders. Bulls bred by each of the breeders below are designated on the second line of the information box for each bull. Their individual herd code or initial is listed to the right of the Herd box.
Contact any of these breeders for information on specific bulls or their breeding program:
DS Delbert & Linda Sullivan, Millry, AL 251-846-2740
FL Lewis Ford, Sweetwater, AL
JD Dixon Farms-James Dixon, Thomasville, AL 334-456-1209
JW Woodco Cattle Co-John Wood, Thomasville, AL
334-636-9260
MC Cole Cattle Co-Michael Cole, Thomasville, AL
205-301-0618
JT Jack Tatum, III, Wilsonville, AL 205-316-8382
YEARLING BULLS
L950 Sells as Lot 1.
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G
Sire of Lots 1-5
Galileo is one of the best true big spread bulls who is high accuracy in the ASA database. The bulls will no doubt be calving ease-oriented sires who will provide ample growth and top tier profit indexes. The bulls are not only outliers on paper as they are easy to admire for their type and kind as well.
2 L408
Homozygous Black || Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 8/16/2023 Owner:
BRIDLE BIT ECLIPSE E744
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G
HOOK`S EVITA 18E
3C BEAU NS 4332B BZ WCO 4332B BIRD E795 WCO BLK BIRD U863
3
L411
BRIDLE BIT ECLIPSE E744 HOOK`S GALILEO 210G HOOK`S EVITA 18E
4
L417
BRIDLE BIT ECLIPSE E744
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G
HOOK`S
5
L414
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 1/2 SM 1/2
BRIDLE BIT ECLIPSE E744
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G HOOK`S EVITA 18E E W A PEYTON 642
HA JUSTICE 30J
Sire of Lots 6-12
Some of the highest indexing bulls from an API and TI standpoint is in the Justice sire group. The bulls study with extra frame and length and will be bulls who will add terminal value to their progeny. What makes Justice unique is his maternal predictors are off the charts. Here are some true dual purpose herdsires!
L905
7
L943
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G
GALILEO 210G
8
L948
HOOK`S
9
L918
Homozygous
10
L912
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G
11
L933
12
L930
C-3 GROUND BREAKER
NS G953
Sire of Lots 13-15
Ground Breaker is a baldie bull who will increase growth and terminal merit. The bulls are heavy muscled, big ribbed and stout hipped. His blend of both maternal and terminal traits is a rare find. If you want pound and strong maternal traits look no further.
13
L410
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
8/16/2023
GROUND BREAKER NS G953 WCM 623D
PREDOMINATE 848A WCO 848A RUTH F857 WCO A337 RUTH D652
14
L947
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
L410 Sells as Lot 13.
L947 Sells as Lot 14.
SOUTHERN FORTUNE TELLER
Sire of Lots 16-22
Fortune Teller sons will be great heifer bull candidates who will sire wonderful daughters an immense amount body and eye appeal. The bulls are wonderful for docility and will improve hair shedding.
L920 Sells as Lot 16.
16
L920
17
L401
18
L403
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
20
3001
21
L405
3000
22 L915
L3001 Sells as Lot 20.
L915
Sells as Lot 22.
REDHILL TRITON NS W2 20G
Sire of Lots 23-30
A great Beacon son we acquired from the Redhill program. The bulls are big framed, sound footed and will enhance the profitability of your calves.
L434 Sells as Lot 23.
23
L434
24 L422
25
L427
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
HOOK’S BEACON 56B Sire of Triton.
L428
27
L420
L421
29
L425
Homozygous
HEAVYWEIGHT NS E7104 WCO E7104 BIRD
L433
Homozygous Black || Polled
L932 Sells as Lot 31.
31
L932
Homozygous
LBRS GENESIS G69
32 L937
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
33
L941
Black || Polled
LBRS GENESIS G69
KBHR GUNSMOKE J131 KBHR E197 DIXON NS D-GAMBLER A302
L901
IR IMPERIAL D948
SR RED OCTOBER G1761
SR E1761 G A R HOME TOWN IR/JLN MS ASTORIA J126
KBHR IR/JLN ASTORIA G119
Red gene carrier. Age-advantaged bull.
35
L3543
Homozygous
37
L809
G69
36
L818
Homozygous Black || Homozygous
672X X004 231A
H011 RED HILL 231A DIXON
38
L816
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
L901 Sells as Lot 34.
40
L400
REDHILL 672X X004 231A
H008 REDHILL 231A
BLK W901 L-MAN
41 L416
42 L415
Homozygous
43
L805
Homozygous
44
L815
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 1/4
MS SPECIAL FORCES 313A
NS TOP BET B421
B421 PRINCESS F318
T686 PRINCESS C556
Sired by a top Brangus bull.
45
L810
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 1/2
HOOK`S BEACON 56B
CLRS GUARDIAN 317G
CLRS ALWAYS XCELLENT
PA POWER TOOL 9108 TLC FORMERA 7051
TURNER IMAGE MAKER 8042
46 L555
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 3/4
47 L567
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BD: 8/28/2023 Owner: DS ASA# 4374959
L810 Sells as Lot 45.
L555 Sells as Lot 46.
L567 Sells as Lot 47.
49 L802
DIXON D608 PREDOMINATE
L550 Sells as Lot 51.
48
L552
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
TEHAMA TAHOE B767
DFF TAHOE NS H45
DFF MISS OPTERMIZER D45
DFF SIGNIFICANT NS E40
LDJA MS EASTER G703
LDJA MISS SUMMER
50 L812
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
LEGEND T686
PRIME CUT NS Z209
BLK W925 EXCEL
PREDOMINATE 848A
D612 PREDOMINATE DIXON BLK Z205 LEGEND
51 L550
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
52
L939
Homozygous
53 L808
L804
55 L917
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN
L939 Sells as Lot 52.
L906
57
L923
KBHR HONOR H060 Sire of Lot 58.
58 L954
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
8/23/2023 Owner:
HOOK`S BEACON 56B
KBHR HONOR H060
WS MISS SUGAR C4
GIBBS 2654Z BULLET PROOF GIBBS 7077E LOUISE Y534
SSF BLK LOUISE Y534
AGE-ADVANTAGED BULLS
59 K961
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN
GW PREDOMINATE 848A
DIXON NS DOMINATE D603
DIXON BLK B405 HI-BET
STAV KING OF CLUBS 106Y C-3 F812 KING OF CLUBS 106Y
BFB MISS PAIGE B29
60 K410
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN
8/26/2022 Owner: JW ASA# 4176860
BALDRIDGE COMMAND C036
CCR COMMANDER 5135F
CCR MS
61
K804
BRISTOL 4543 DIXON NS PREM BEEF B418 DIXON`S D615 PREM-BEEF B418 DIXON BLK B402 HI-BET
62 K414
63
CCR COMMANDER 5135F Sire of Lot 60.
HOOK`S GALILEO 210G Sire of Lots 63, 65.
65
K933
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
8/7/2022
E744
67
K560
SM
64
K315
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
HOOK`S BEACON 56B
CLRS GUARDIAN 317G
CLRS ALWAYS XCELLENT MR NLC ENTREPRENEUR 1227
CLF MS SARAH E723 PDF BLK SARA U538
66 K314
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
68
K562
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
K558
71 K917
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BD: 8/2/2022
70
K563
72 K976
CONNEALY FRONT & CENTER HOOK`S FRONTMAN 16F HOOK`S DESI 80D SFG YIELD GRADE NS A337
73
K9104
74
K934
Homozygous
KBHR HIGH ROAD E283 Sire of Lot 75.
76 K941
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 1/2 SM
BALDRIDGE COMMAND C036
CCR COMMANDER 5135F
CCR MS 2073 COWBOY 5135C
GW PREDOMINATE 848A
C-3 F817 PREDOMINATE 848A WCM 608D
75
K415
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
BD: 8/31/2022
HOOK`S BEACON 56B
KBHR HIGH ROAD E283
WS MISS SUGAR C4
3C BEAU NS 4332B BZ WCO 4332B RUTH E752
BLACK RUTH S574
77 K554
Homozygous
79
K423
Homozygous
K433
Homozygous
HOOK`S BEACON 56B
MCDF EAGLE OAK 8101F NS
MCDF 636D
SYDGEN ENHANCE WCO 5209 WIX G924 WCO 571C WIX E756
K417
81
K552
Homozygous
84 COMMERCIAL ANGUS BULL
83
03K
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN
Dixon Heifers
FEMALES
Females come direct from longtime Next Step Bull provider Dixon Farms. Quality replacement who sell open and ready to breed. One group of SimAngus sire females and one group of Brangus heifers will be offered. - Heifers will sell in Group 1 and 2. - Buyers have choice or option to take entire group.
Cole Cattle Company Heifers
Females come from Cole Cattle Company a longtime Next Step Cattle genetic provider. The females are Brangus and Simangus influenced and will be open and ready to breed. - Buyers have choice of any heifer or option to take entire group.
HERD SIRE HIGHLIGHTS
C-3 GROUND BREAKER NS G953
Homozygous
C-3 NEXT UP NS B220 J939
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled
C-3 STEAKHOUSE NS H925
Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled 3/8 SM 5/8 AN
BD: 8/25/2020 ASA# 3852613
SALE NOTES
2024 PUREBRED SIMMENTAL PERCENTILE TABLE
2024 HYBRID PERCENTILE TABLE
