BENCHMARK ®
Your Carcass Source
Friends and Fellow Cattlemen,
Angus
It is hard to believe another year has come and gone. 2024 has been a year of surprises, some good, and some not so good. We had a serious storm early May and lost several new born calves. As a result, Dale our lead guy thought it time to move on. The storm and subsequent moisture in the spring resulted in the best grass we have seen in the 24 years we have been on the Milk River Ridge. After last year’s drought, we are truly thankful for the moisture.
The cattle continue to pave the way for greater acceptance in the pasture, at the feedlot and on the plate. At the ranch we continually strive to raise cattle that are efficient, profitable and allow us to expand and fulfill the requirements put upon us by our Benchmark® Beef Program.
As the demand continues to grow for Benchmark® Beef, we are in need of more partners. We are most anxious to obtain Benchmark® sired calves or yearlings. So contact us in that regard.
The bulls presented are sure to meet your discerning eye. We invite you to the ranch to view the bulls. You are going to be impressed. They may not be show type cattle, (although we did have a Grand Champion at Denver a few years back) but they are cattle that will result in calves that will gain and grade!
Mike and I would sincerely like to recognize Lane who has been a real stalwart at the ranch, and welcome Hal, a true cowboy.
We appreciate so much friends and family, that are a part of the Benchmark® program. It takes a great team effort to come out on top,
Sincerely from the Benchmark® team,
Doug 403-892-4755
Mike 403-394-4903
Lane 403-308-4131
Hal 403-317-4987
MAKIN’ THE GRADE
BULL SALE
The Munton Family
Val and Doug Munton
Mike, Daicya, Lincoln and Lexington
Hal Maley
Lane Doud
ONLINE SALE BY DLMS FARM GATE TIMED AUCTIONS
ON OFFER
53 coming Two-Year-Old Black Angus Bulls
21 coming Two-Year-Old Red Angus Bulls
Sale Day Phones
Doug Munton (403) 892-4755
Mike Munton .................. (403) 394-4903
Mark Shologan ............... (780) 699-5082
Lane Doud ........................ (403) 308-4131
Cattle available at the ranch for viewing November 16 through to sale day.
Semen Interest Retained Benchmark ® Angus retains a one-third semen interest
Feed at $3 per day after year end. Bulls left at the Ranch MUST be insured
STAY CONNECTED
Doug and Mike Munton
Box 997, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4A2
Phone: (403) 892-4755
Cell: (403) 394-4903
Email: doug@muntonco.com
See Catalogue online at www.benchmarkangus.com
Benchmark
LOCATION:
Preview cattle November 16 - 30, at Warner, go west down Main Street, past the school and at T intersection, turn left and go two miles south, then right and go three miles west.
HOW THE SALE WORKS!
1. Visit https://farmgatetimedauctions.ca , click the LOGIN/REGISTRATION button. First time users will select the REGISTER button from this page. Fill out the registration form to signup for a free user account and it allows you to select a username and password for use on all Farm Gate Timed auctions. This program will send you text and email messages whenever there is activity on your favorite lots or someone challenges your proxy bid and this is why you will be asked for both your current email and cell phone number. If you are a past participant in the Farm Gate Timed auctions simply enter your user name and pass word to continue. This takes you to a list of both current and upcoming Farm Gate Auctions.
2. You can choose your favourite lots in this sale at this time and the program will allow you to open either all sale lots or just your favorite lots on your screen. Any time there is active bidding on a lot you have identified on your favorite list you will get a text and/or an email noting this activity.
3. The program allows you to place a proxy bid on any sale lot. This in fact protects your interest in any lot of interest for you to a specified dollar value you set, when you may not be able to give 100% attention to the sale. If the lot has a $2000 bid on it and you place a proxy bid of $3500 into the system, the computer will bid $2100 for you but if some one else bids $2200, the computer will again bid for you, this time at $2300. The system will look after your interest to a maximum of $3500. If another bidder is on at $3600, your proxy will no longer be effective and you will no longer have the winning bid on this lot without once again logging in and bidding again or moving your attention to a second lot of interest.
4. At Closing time of the sale the entire sale will extend bidding for 5 minute if a bid is placed on any lot in the sale. Any bid received after 7 PM will extend the sale by 5 minutes from the time of that bid. When no bidding occurs for 5 min the computer will declare the sale finished.
5. Within 24 hours of the sale close the Sale consignor will contact all winning bidders to arrange payment, transfer of pedigrees and delivery/Pick up of your lot.
If you require assistance with using the new DLMS Farm Gate web site, if you don’t understand how to create a favorites list, if you can’t figure out the proxy bid or you just plain want to bid via phone, please talk to any of the DLMS team or Sale Consignors.
More Info:
What is Racehorse Style Close?
Racehorse style sale close is when the entire sale stays open in extended bidding. This type of sale allows you as the bidder to change to a different lot within the same sale if the bidding has gone into extended bidding. How will Extended Bidding works?
When we get to the close out end time the clock for close extends with any bid placed with less than 5 min on the clock. This type of extended bidding turns the end time to more of a soft time. Extended bidding allows bidders to compete in lots like a real auction and give all bidders the same time to make a decision. Always follow the clock to see how much time remains in the sale you are interested in.
It seems like just yesterday we started down a path that we honestly didn’t have a clue what we were about. We have learned a ton and continue to learn more everyday in the venture of selling our Benchmark® Premium Natural Angus Beef. When we took over Ben’s Quality Meats there was under 1,000 head that we processed and marketed through this business. Looking at this present day we will easily process more than 6.5 times that amount in a short period of time of running the ship. It is staggering to think about and a bit nerve racking all at the same time. None of this could be done without our tireless staff that put in countless hours, in a very tough situation of always wanting more and wanting it done in less time. My thanks go out to all of our staff that we could not do this without them.
Our vision is clear and our focus is like a laser. Providing the best beef money can buy to the ever growing customer base; we see demand growing all of the time, nearly every day! But at our base we grow because simply put the beef is better; and the only reason it is better is because the cattle are simply better.
We rely on you our bull customers to stay true to the brand and raise better beef. We pay more for these cattle and this showed even in these super high markets this fall. Non Benchmark sired steers bringing $4.08/lb and Benchmark Sired steers at the exact same weight bringing $4.2355/lb. Now talk about dollars and cents, that is what we are all about, putting more money in our bull customers pockets because the end consumer will pay us more for the cattle you are raising. Here is a perfect opportunity for you, the bull buyer, to work with a team to make better beef and reward you for it; talk to us, and let us know when and where we can put our money where our mouth is. Market is strong, lets make it stronger!
Doug Munton: (403)-892-4755
Michael Munton (403)-394-4903
Sired by the $280,000 HCC Whitewater an ABS Star. Showing, show ring phenotype with elite EPD’s excelling for calving ease, growth, and carcass quality. Do note the dam who we own with the renowned Leachman Cattle Co. Of Colorado.
Chair Rock Early Bird 6063
SIRE HCC Whitewater
REFERENCE SIRE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
SYDGEN GOOGOL
SYDGENEXCEED 3223
SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 1255
SYDGEN ENHANCE
SYDGEN LIBERTY GA 8627
SYDGEN RITA 2618
FOX RUN RITA 9308
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER (2239206)
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE 0100
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS ELBANNA OF CONANGA 1209
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
SEPTEMBER 2024 EPD RANKING: AOD BW 205D 365D ET 71 836 1458 PERF
STYLES UPGRADE J59
BALDRIDGE ISABEL T935
Goalkeeper was the lead-off and high-selling bull at $90,000 2/3 interest of the 2020 Baldridge Bull Sale. We have followed the Enhance and Confidence Plus stories for a few years. And then when Goalkeeper with his grand dam being Y69, we felt good about using him. A son of Goalkeeper brought $110,000 in Australia and we have retained a son out of the N506 cow for Benchmark®.
2 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 88 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 701 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1266 lbs
Top 1% Residual ADG
Top 2% Cdn Bal Index
Top 2% Yearling Weight
Top 3% Ribeye
BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 23’23
Bull LAA 23L I April 13 2023 I
SYDGEN ENHANCE
Sire: BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
G A R HOME TOWN
Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 21’21
BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 103’19
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN RITA 2618
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE
BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF
BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 010
From a real nice two-year-old by Home Town, who traces to a beautiful Sitz Traveler 8180 daughter. Do note the % IMF reading of 9.03 %. Lot 2 checks off a lot of boxes. Would love to feed the calves from this guy.
BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 26’23
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN ENHANCE
Sire: BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
Dam: BENCHMARK SALLY 115’21
BENCHMARK SALLY 153’18
SYDGEN RITA 2618
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
G A R ASHLAND
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
BENCHMARK MICAH 247’13
BENCHMARK SALLY 67’14
From a real nice Ashland two-year-old. This guy does it all, great gain, great carcass, great maternal. Lot 3 has been Lane’s pick of the bulls all along. Check the LMY!
Bulls sired by G A R SUNBEAM J9257
BENCHMARK SATURN 20’23
BFL 20L I April 12 2023 I 2325110
G A R SUNBEAM
Sire: G
G
The sire G A R Sunbeam has gained in popularity this past year or two. He himself ranks in the Top1% for Marbling, Ribeye, and Top 2% for Weaning and Yearling Weight. Lot 4 is from an own daughter of Sure Fire who continues to be so very widely accepted. Note the Marbling and Ribeye EPD’s both well over one and his RFI numbers.
A R
Sire of lots 4 and 5
G
G A R SUNBEAM
Sire: G A R SUNBEAM
BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R PROGRESS
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R QUANTUM
G A R BIG EYE
CONNEALY IN SURE 8524
G A R IN SURE 1524
G A R COMPLETE 3011
BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 (2173115)
MCC DAYBREAK
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 0530
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
G A R TRUST N1223
G A R 28 AMBUSH C19
Benchmark Quantum 185’19 came in dam from a bred heifer we purchased from Gardiner Angus Ranch. His dam is by Anticipation, the sire of the dam of GB Fireball. Quantum 185’19 is sired by G A R Quantum who is a paternal brother to G A R Inertia, G A R Transcendent and many other valued bulls in the Angus industry. There is power in the blood! The bulls offered by 185’19 are big & long with terrific end product merit bred into them. The calves will gain and grade.
13 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 85 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 654 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1101 lbs
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
Top 1% Weaning Weight
Top 1% Yearling Weight
Top 1% Carcass Weight
Top 1% Marbling
Top 1% Ribeye
Top 9% Cdn Bal Index
Top 10% Calving Ease
owned with McRae Ranch Ltd.
Bulls sired by BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
BENCHMARK QUANTUM
G A R QUANTUM
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R EFFICIENCY 7295
Dam: BENCHMARK PRIDE 86’12 BENCHMARK PRIDE 5136
Gain and Grade! From a cow that has never missed with sons at Wade Conway, and Booneco Feeders, two daughters working at Benchmark® and a daughter at Iron Horse Cattle Co.
Gain and Grade! Note the WW and YW EPD, as well as the marbling EPD. We know his calves will grade. Great Lean Meat Yield on Lot 7.
G A R QUANTUM
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753
Dam: BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 4’13
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 9261
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
BR MIDLAND
PF 104 RUTH 3131
GARDENS PRIME STAR 1029
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 4212
ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R BASELINE AB29
Dam: BENCHMARK RITA 147’18 BENCHMARK RITA 7’13
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
G A R NEW DESIGN 5050
G A R OBJECTIVE 648S
SITZ UPWARD 307R
G A R NEW DESIGN 1761
OCTOBER 28, 2024 EPD RANKING:
BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753
Dam: BENCHMARK LADY T 56’13
BENCHMARK LADY T 9134
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
BR MIDLAND
PF 104 RUTH 3131
G A R EFFICIENCY 7295
BENCHMARK LADY T 6144
A R QUANTUM
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R DAYBREAK 6860
Dam: BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 14’14
BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 55’12
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
MCC DAYBREAK
G A R OBJECTIVE 277L
BENCHMARK MIDLAND
BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 55’12
V
G A R QUANTUM
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
BRUIN BENZ 5361
Dam: BENCHMARK LUCY 210F
BENCHMARK LUCY 222’15
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 168
BRUIN 6759 FOREVER LADY 3327
G A R END POINT 5122
BENCHMARK LUCY 223’12
G A R QUANTUM
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17
Dam: BENCHMARK LUCY 33’19
BENCHMARK LUCY 3’17
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
G A R PROPHET
BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14
WR JOURNEY-1X74
BENCHMARK LUCY 85’15
210 F’s first two calves are valued females for us. Gain and Grade!! Efficiency bred in here.
Three dams here designated as Premier with 4 calves and Grand calves qualifying 134’13 as Premier. Sons of 134’13 serve at our partner’s Vince Stevensen, Aarbo Ranching, Ward Bros., and Driland Feeders. Three daughters have served at Benchmark® An Inertia son sold last year to Haugen Land & Cattle. I repeat myself, check the lean meat yield at 67%.
G A R QUANTUM
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R DAYBREAK 6860
Dam: BENCHMARK ERELITE 134’13
BENCHMARK ERELITE 042
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
MCC DAYBREAK
G A R OBJECTIVE 277L
ALC BIG EYE D09N
BENCHMARK ERELITE 6225
G A R QUANTUM
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R ANTICIPATION
Dam: G A R ANTICIPATION N566
G A R INGENUITY N922
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R IN SURE
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
MCC DAYBREAK
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 0530
G A R INGENUITY
G A R PREDESTINED G88
REFERENCE SIRE
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R DAYLIGHT
G A R EARLY BIRD
G A R ASHLAND 2133793
G A R PROGRESS 830
B/R AMBUSH 28
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R YIELD GRADE N366
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 (2145957)
MCC DAYBREAK
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 0530
G A R ANTICIPATION N506 2030260
CONNEALY CONTRAST
G A R CONTRAST L234
G A R OBJECTIVE 0J06
Benchmark Ashland 229’18 came in dam from a heifer we purchased from Gardiner Angus Ranch. Do note she is sired by Anticipation, the sire of the dam of the most popular GB Fireball. To date we have 115 calves from him with the bulls having an average BW of 86 lbs and the heifer calves averaging 76 lbs. Ashland 229’18 will add some frame, growth and phenotype while maintaining that all important carcass attributes so necessary.
11 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 90 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 642 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1078 lbs
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
Top 1% Weaning Weight
Top 2% Yearling Weight
Top 3% Marbling
Top 15% Scrotal
Top 20% Ribeye
Bulls sired by BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R EARLY BIRD
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
BENCHMARKPROPHET 69’15
Dam: BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 109’17
BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 50’11
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
G A R PROPHET
BENCHMARK PRIDE 130’13
BENCHMARK PREDESTINED 8301
BENCHMARK LAVENDER LADY 918
Ashland sons show good spring of rib and when you hang up the progeny they do yield like crazy,
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 G
N506
GAR INGENUITY J2024
Dam: BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 92’14
BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 82’11
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
G A R INGENUITY DDC
MAPLECREST EVA 7010
THREE TREES NEXT STEP
BENCHMARK NEW LASSIE 662
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
BRUIN BENZ 5361
Dam: BENCHMARK EVERELDA 212’18
BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
BRUIN 6759 FOREVER LADY 3327
G A R PROPHET
C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R INNOVATION 3002G
Dam: BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 69’17
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 0114
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
GOODE MANDATE 1751
G A R EFFICIENCY 7295
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 744
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
BENCHMARK GENESIS 202’15
Dam: BENCHMARK WENDY 129’18
BENCHMARK WENDY 49’15
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
G A R BASELINE AB297
BENCHMARK QUEEN 206’12
G A R PROPHET
BENCHMARK WENDY 108’13
Bulls sired
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 AND 135’21
G A R EARLY BIRD
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
BRUIN BENZ 5361
Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 96’19
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 226’14
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
BRUIN 6759 FOREVER LADY 3327
G A R PROPHET
AAF BLACKCAP 15F
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 135’21 BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14
G A R EFFICIENCY 7295
Dam: BENCHMARK BELLE 122’12
G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN N85
G A R ASHLAND
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R PROPHET
C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903
S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26
G A R ENHAVER G113
BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407
G A R PRECISON 1831
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753
Dam: BBENCHMARK BELLE 118’15
BENCHMARK BELLE 4225
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
BR MIDLAND
PF 104 RUTH 3131
B/R PRECISE 242
TERRLENE DUCHESS 72B
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17
Dam: BBENCHMARK BELLE 50’19
BENCHMARK BELLE 89’16
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
G A R PROPHET
BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14
R B TOUR OF DUTY 177
G A R OBJECTIVE N1620
Bulls sired by BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18 AND 135’21
ASHLAND 155’23
G A R ASHLAND
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 135’21
BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14
BENCHMARK MICAH 247’13
Dam: BENCHMARK QUEEN 101’18
BENCHMARK QUEEN 166’15
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R PROPHET
C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903
G A R PROPHET
G A R COMPLETE 1381
G A R END POINT 5122
BENCHMARK QUEEN 246’11
G A R ASHLAND
Sire: BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R INNOVATION 3002G
Dam: BENCHMARK PRIDE 48’18
BENCHMARK PRIDE 86’12
G A R EARLY BIRD CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 1018
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R CONTRAST L234
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
GOODE MANDATE 1751
G A R EFFICIENCY 7295
BENCHMARK PRIDE 5136
G A R INERTIA 200J
AOD BW 205D 365D ET 67 682 1132 PERF
G A R PROGRESS
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R INERTIA
G A R BIG EYE
G A R PROPHET
G A R PROPHET 2984
G A R DAYBREAK
G A R INERTIA 200J (2203399)
CONNEALY IN SURE 8524
G A R SURE FIRE
CHAIR ROCK 5050 G A R
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013
CHAIR ROCK AMBUSH 3036
Inertia 200J was a high-selling bull at Gardiner’s April 2021 Sale that saw the likes of Transcendent, Quantum Leap, Holy Fire, Protection and others sell. We really appreciate his moderate stature, ease of calving, phenotype, and most of all his amazing carcass genetics. He scanned a 7.42% IMF with a Ribeye of 1.36 sq. in. per 100lbs of body weight. His sons are moderate, thick and deep and will leave calves that will gain and grade.
6 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 82 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 628 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1048 lbs
Owned with GARDINER ANGUS & WILLOW CREEK FARM
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
Top 1% Marbling
Top 1% Docility
Top 4% Ribeye
Top 4% Calving Ease
Top 10% Cdn Bal Index
Top 10% Birth Weight
Top 15% Carcass Weight
Top 15% Mat Calving Ease
Sire:
G
G
G
G
V
EF PRIME QUARTER 5369
Dam: BENCHMARK LASSIE 51’20
BENCHMARK LASSIE 20’17
G
G
G
V
BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753
BENCHMARK BLACK LASS 9121
G A R PHOENIX Dam: BENCHMARK MISS PHOENIX 5’20
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R PROPHET 2984
G A R SURE FIRE
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013
G A R SURE FIRE
G A R PROPHET N744
G A R NEW DESIGN 5050
G A R OBJECTIVE 2670
BENCHMARK INERTIA 128’23 BENCHMARK INERTIA
G A R INERTIA
Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J
G A R VELOCITY W507
7020
Dam: BENCHMARK LASSIE 81’20
BENCHMARK LASSIE 62’15
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R PROPHET 2984
G A R SURE FIRE
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013
BRIDGES VELOCITY
G A R OBJECTIVE A706
G A R BASELINE AB297
BENCHMARK LASSIE 926
G A R INERTIA
Sire: G A R INERTIA 200J CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020
BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17
Dam: BENCHMARK BEAUTY 94’20
BENCHMARK BEAUTY 26’14
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R PROPHET 2984
G A R SURE FIRE CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 5013
G A R PROPHET
BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14
G A R DAYBREAK 6860
BENCHMARK BEAUTY 212’11
Great carcass projections and did very well on Grow Safe with a minus 2.27 for RFI. A maternal brother works at Rod and Lee Perin Ranch. Heifer Bull! Great % IMF, REA, and LMY numbers. On Grow Safe shows a minus 2.05. A full brother works at Aarbo Ranching. This guy will Gain And Grade.
WOODHILL WAMPUN
G A R ASHLAND
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
G A R HOME TOWN
CONNEEALY CONFDENCE PLUS
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
CHERNE EEVERGREEN X353-D380
WOODHILL WAMPUM (20799348)
G A R ASHLAND
CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
EXAR ROYAL LASS 1067
CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
SITZ UPWARD 307R
CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380
Wampum comes to us from Woodhill Farms in Wisconsin. Mike sought this bull out considering the dam, now owned by RA Brown and the sire G A R Home Town. He is very moderate and his calves come so very easy. Do study his EPD projections, they are very good with marbling and Ribeye, both well over one.
6 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 81 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 616 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1106 lbs
Owned with WOODHILL FARMS AND CHERNE ANGUS
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
Top 1% Calving Ease
Top 1% Birth Weight
Top 1% Ribeye
Top 1% Residual ADG
Top 2% Cdn Balanced Index
G A R HOME TOWN
Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM
WAMPUM 19’23
CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
Dam: BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 62’21
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 69’17
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380
G A R ASHLAND
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R INNOVATION 3002G
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 0114
A heifer bull extraordinaire. Top of the charts for ADG and Lean Meat Yield. The calves will come easy and they will Grow, Gain and Grade. Heifer bull with Calving Ease EPD of +10.0. Great Carcass EPD Projections with
G A R HOME TOWN
Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
G A R VELOCITY W507
Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 52’21
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 109’16
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380
BRIDGES VELOCITY
G A R OBJECTIVE A706
G A R PROPHET A011
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 173’14
Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
ASHLAND 229’18
BENCHMARK RITA 144’21
RIITA
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380
G A R ASHLAND
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
SITZ UPWARD 307R
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380 G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506
MICAH 247’13 C F EVERELDA ENTENSE
G A R HOME TOWN
Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM
CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
G A R PHOENIX
Dam: BENCHMARK MISS PHEONIX 9’21
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380
G A R SURE FIRE
G A R PROPHET N744
G A R NEW DESIGN 505
G A R OBJECTIVE 2670
G A R HOME TOWN
Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM
CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 1’19
Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 48’21
BENCHMARK BLACKBIRD 43’17
G A R ASHLAND
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380
BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17
BENCHMARK
2’17
2’15
On Grow Safe Test ADG over 5llbs. Top marbling and ribeye projections. Do note the tabulation on the two-year-old dam
H P C A IDENTIFIED 80
SITZ UPWARD 307R
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY
B&B ERICA 6055
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
GAR-EGL PROTEGE
MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP
MILL BRAE FL BLACKCAP 5002
H P C A IDENTIFIED 80 (2203391)
C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608
G A R PROPHET 2984
G A R OBJECTIVE 1885
G A R PROPHET 2984
MCC DAYBREAK
G A R DAY BREAK 1521
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 1039
We are always looking for our next herd bull. Kenny Hinkle is a real straight up guy and when he recommended Identified 80 we stepped up to the plate. He is sired by Mill Brae Identified, a very well received bull of late and, maybe more important, he is out of Inertia’s mother. He scanned a 9.88% IMF with a 1.35 sq. in. to 100 lbs of body weight ribeye. His Genomic results put him in the top 5% for tenderness. This is rare air!
4 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 89 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 675 lbs.
Owned with HINKLE PRIME CUT ANGUS
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
• Avg. 365D: 1094 lbs Top 1% Marbling Top 1% Weaning Weight Top 1% Heifer Pregnancy
3% Maternal Calving Ease
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
Sire: H P C A IDENTIFIED 80
G A R PROPHET 2984
G A R PHOENIX
Dam: BENCHMARK MISS PHOENIX 8’20
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132
Spectacular scan with a 6.24%IMF and a LMY 67.2 and check out the ADG of 5.45 with RFI of -2.38. Did say spectacular! If you like length in your cattle, take a look here.
Sire:
G A R PROPHET
G A R DAYBREAK 1521 BRIDGES VELOCITY
G A R OBJECTIVE A706 CONNEALY IN SURE 8524
G
BENCHMARK IDENTIFIED 49’23
KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MILL BRAE PRO BLACKCAP 1092
G A R PROPHET
G A R DAYBREAK 1521
G A R PROPHET
QUEEN 259’14
G A R PREDESTINED
BENCHMARK QUEEN 259’14
Big time ADG at 5.67 with great carcass projections. The combination of Tender Beef and Identified, sure does work.
REFERENCE SIRE
G A R VELOCITY W507
G A R MOMENTUM
Sire: BRIDGES VELOCITY
G A R PROGRESS
G A R BIG EYE 1770
MCC DAYBREAK 1356843
BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100
BRIDGES 5050 NEW DESIGN 910
S S TRAVELER 6807 T510
S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26 1179389
Dam: G A R OBJECTIVE A706
G A R INTEGRITY T465
Velocity was our pick of the bulls at the April 2018 Gardiner Sale. He is best described as a true multi-trait sire as indicated by his EPD rankings. His calves come easy, they grow & gain and have tremendous end product merit. He is from the Rocking W Donor A706, a special cow to say the least. Velocity scanned at 9.65% IMF with a 15.3 sq inch ribeye with only 0.21 inch of rib fat.
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
Top 1% Ribeye
6 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 89 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 678 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1093 lbs
Top 1% Fat
Top 4% Calving Ease
Top 7% Marbling
Top 15% Yearling Weight
Top 15% Carcass Weight
BENCHMARK VELOCITY
G A R MOMENTUM BRIDGES
Sire: G
G
G A R INNOVATION 3002G
Dam: BENCHMARK WENDY 155’17 BENCHMARK WENDY 94
G A R INTEGRITY T465
TRUST 6228
GOODE MANDATE 1751
G A R PREDESTINED PRIDE N083 OF WHITESTONE
Sire:
Sire:
G
G
BRIDGES VELOCITY
G A R OBJECTIVE A706
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R TRUST N1223
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
GOODE MANDATE 1751
ROYAL PREDESTINED DRCC 8020U
ROYAL LUCY DRCC
Sire:
G
G
G
G A R MOMENTUM
BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100
S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26
G A R INTEGRITY T465
G A R PROPHET A011
G A R COMPLETE 1381
G A R BASELINE AB297
BENCHMARK ESTER 0135
If you are feeding cattle, you would like to see ADG near 5 1/2 lbs and when you hang ‘em up see a yield of over 70%. That would be a very profitable venture. A maternal brother works at Rosetown and we feed his calves and yearlings. They work!
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S 21AR O LASS 7017
WR JOURNEY-1X74
BENCHMARK LASSIE 62’15
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
GOODE MANDATE 1751
WHITESTONE BARON W279
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 8103
BRIDGES VELOCITY
Sire: G A R VELOCITY W507
G A R OBJECTIVE A706
G A R PROPHET A011
Dam: BENCHMARK EVERELDA 167’16 BENCHMARK EVERELDAENTENSE29’14
G A R MOMENTUM
BRIDGES DAYBREAK 2100
S S OBJECTIVE T510 OT26
G A R INTEGRITY T465
G A R PROPHET
G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN 3064
G A R PROPHET
C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903
3002G
Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 41’18
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 75’11
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S 21AR O LASS 7017
WR JOURNEY-1X74
BENCHMARK LASSIE 62’15
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
GOODE MANDATE 1751
WHITESTONE BARON W279
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 8103
REFERENCE SIRE
RED SVR INFERNO 175G
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED BROWN MS MISSION
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E
LCC NEW STANDARD
BROWN MS NEW STANDARD 7053
RED BBROWN MS DESTINATION
RED SVR INFERNO 175G (2121453)
RED BROWN ALLIANCE
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED LSF SWEETNESS
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED BASIN EXT
ED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
We acquired Inferno from South View Ranch in Saskatchewan, spring of 2021. Looking to bring Coming In Hot genetics to Banchmark®. Phenotypically, Inferno, certainly fits the bill with a great disposition and a great foot.
7 SONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 85 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 682 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1116 lbs
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
Top 4% Docility
Top 5% Calving Ease
Top 6% Birth Weight
Top 9% Maternal Calving Ease
RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 013L
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E
Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z
Dam: RED BENCHMARK BOTEET 30’175
BENCHMARK BOTEET 227’13
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED BROWN COMMITMENT S7206
RED BROWN MS MAKIN HAY W7901
O C C EMBLAZON 854E
RED PIE BOTEET 508
Heifer bull with Lot 54. This guy did real well on Grow Safe with a 5 lb ADG and a -2.78 RFI. Top 10% or better for calving, growth and carcass with efficiency galore,
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E
Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED BIEBER MAKIN HAY 9913
Dam: RED BENCHMARK CHETA 3’17 RED BENCHMARK CHETA 79’15
RRA AVIATOR 507
INFERNO 014L
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED BENCHMARK INFERNO 23L RED
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249
RED BIEBER ADELLE 8958
RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z
RED BENCHMARK CHETA 019’13
Heifer bull with Top 15% for Marbling and Carcass Weight,
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED BROWN COMMITMENT S7206
RED BROWN MS MAKIN HAY W7901
RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y
RED SAMARIA OF BENCHMARK 843
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E
Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED FEDDES FRONTLINE Y33-8265
Dam: RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIA 42H
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIA 32’17
40L
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED LASO FRONT ROW X37D
RED FEDDES BLOCKANA Y33
RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 050
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E
Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
Dam: RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOL34’19
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 050
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED BIEBER DEEP END B597
RED LAUBACH JODI 9018
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
RED VIRGINIADOLL BENCHMARK 353
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E
Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED BIEBER MAKIN HAY 9913
Dam: RED BENCHMARK COCOA 4’17
RED BENCHMARK COCOA 20’15
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED BIEBER MAKE MIMI 7249
RED BIEBER ADELLE 8958
RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y
RED BENCHMARK COCOA 11’11
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24E
Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTHANNE 86’12
RED RUTHANNE OF BENCHMARK 99
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED BASIN EXT 5233
BASIN ROSE 710P
RED 5L TRAVLIN EXP 1892-6295
RED RUTHANNE OF BENCHMARK 636
REFERENCE SIRE
RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H
Benchmark Better Beef, Grand Champion Bull, Denver 2013
RED BASIN EXT 1925
RED BASIN EXT 5233
RED BASIN PRIMROSE 2043
Sire: RED BASIN EXT 45T5
C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321
BASIN ROSE 710P
RED BASIN ROSE F521 OSF
RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795
RED DUNN BETTER A500
RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358
Dam: RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18
RED 5L TRAVLIN EXP 1892-6295
RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020
RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 675
Montana 11H is a paternal mother to Red Benchmark Better Beef the Denver Grand Champion that we retained for use at Benchmark®, He excels for growth and carcass with a good foot.
5 SONS & GRANDSONS SELL
• Avg. BW: 89 lbs
• Avg. 205D: 685 lbs.
• Avg. 365D: 1084 lbs
OCTOBER 2024 EPD RANKING:
Top 1% Marbling
Top 2% Cdn Bal Index
Top 9% Carcass Weight
Top 15% Ribeye
Top 15% Weaning Weight
Bulls sired by RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H
RED GROVES MONTANA 1L
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H
RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18
RED DUNN BETTER A500
Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 81’17
RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 61’13
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H
RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 25’18
RED DUNN BETTER A500
Dam: RRED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 82’16
RED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 14’11
BASIN ROSE 710P
RED DUNN BETTER A500
RED BENCHMARK BURGESS 020
RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795
RED LSF SWEETNESS
25’18
Dam:
RED LSF RAB
Bulls sired
RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 11H
REFERENCE SIRE
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H
RED LSF TAKEOVER 9943W
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER
RED BROWN MS P707
Sire: RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
RED LSF HERDBUILDER 1058Y
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
RED RAISLAND REBELLA 146-737
RED BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED RIR REBELLO 35L
Dam: RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED 5L TRAVLIN EXP 1892-6295
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 67
lost him this past
Bulls sired by RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 12L
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
QUEEN 28’11
RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 8081U
Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 6H
RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 31’18
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
CROWFOOT 6004S
RED CROWFOOT BRNDINA 6359S
RED DUNN BETTER A500
RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 61’13
28,
12L is a bull we used on a few virgin heifers. He checks a few boxes with a nice CE and his calves will Gain and Grade. He will be lacking some condition due to breeding.
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 34L
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED BROWN BLW FANTASTIC C5959
Dam: RED BENCHMARK COCOA 1’19
RED BENCHMARK COCOA 4’17
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED BROWN PHENOMENAL Z7310
RED BROWN MS P707 Y6648
RED BIEBER MAKIN HAY 9913
RED BENCHMARK COCOA 20’15
FOR PROFIT 35L
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
Dam: RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 13H
RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 70’18
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED BASIN EXT 5233
BASIN ROSE 710P
RED BENCHMARK ARRIVED 72’16
RED BENCHMARK SAMARIA 61’15
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 38L
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED DUNN BETTER A500
Dam: BENCHMARK BOTEET 14’19
BENCHMARK BOTEET 39’15
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795
RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 P4085
RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z
BENCHMARK BOTEET 19’13
SPUR FRANCHISE OF GARTON
Sire: RED 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305
RED C-BAR ABIGRACE Y11
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
Dam: RED BENCHMARK BOTEET 52J
RED BENCHMARK BOTEET 30’17
SPUR FRANCHISE 7070
H&H IRENE LASS 0135
RED TR COLT 45 UT806
RED C-BAR & BROWN ABIGRACET714
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z
BENCHMARK BOTEET 227’13
SPUR FRANCHISE OF GARTON
Sire: RED 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305
RED C-BAR ABIGRACE Y11
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E E
Dam: RED BENCHMARK ANNIE 37J
RED BENCHMARK ANNIE 53’18
SPUR FRANCHISE 7070
H&H IRENE LASS 0135 RED TR COLT 45 UT806 RED C-BAR & BROWN ABIGRACET714 RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
RED BENCHMARK ARRIVED 72’16 RED BENCHMARK ANNIE 105’15
PRIME RIB 28L
RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045 E7254
RED BROWN ORACLE B112
RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602
RED GMRA TRILOGY 0226
RED GMRA ANGIE ROSE 448 OSF
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
RED BENCHMARK ESTY 73’15
5 plus ADG with a lean meat yield of 66.3% on scan. We like the ribeye on these cattle as muscle and fat determine yield. Lot 72 is from a Tesla 2-year-old.
BROWN INCREDABULL Z7277
BROWN MS NEW STANDARDA7053
RED DUNN BETTER A500 RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 31’14
RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795
RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 P4085
O C C EMBLAZON 854E
RED PIE BOTEET 508
Bulls sired
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ASHLAND G A R ANTICIPATION N506 G A R PROPHET
C F EVERELDA ENTENSE 1903 RED BASIN EXT 5233
BASIN ROSE 710P
Big gain at 5.4 lbs on Grow safe with a F:G of 5.56, a black / red carrier, take advantage of his Top 1% marbling projection.
Seedstock Producer of the Year
Each year the Beef Improvement Federation accept nominations for “Seedstock Producer of the Year”. From these nominations three finalists are determined. 2023 found Benchmark® Angus among the three finalists. We are proud to be recognized by such a prestigious organization.
The worldwide Beef Improvement Federation is an organization dedicated to advancing and co-ordinating all segments of the beef industry. The BIF seeks to connect science and industry
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to improve beef cattle genetics. The mission of BIF is to advance the beef industry through genetic improvement with the vision to drive the improvement of efficiency, profitability and sustainability of beef production.
Benchmark® Angus applauds the vision and mission of BIF and we, for over 60 years, have focused on such values. And thus our aged slogan ‘Be sure your cattle measure up – use a Benchmark® bull.’ Be sure to check out BIF at beef improvement.org
Piictured; Valerie and Doug Munton and Joe Epperly, President.
Feed Efficiency
I think we all know firsthand about feed efficiency. Some of us eat very little and still gain weight. Some of us wish we were inefficient such that we could eat whatever and how much we want and not gain weight. As with mankind, this principal applies clearly with our cattle. Some are efficient and some are not.
We often hear claims by producers that they have and produce efficient cattle. For the most part, this statement is made based solely on the phenotypic appearance of the cattle with no facts or data behind it as they have not actually tested their cattle. That is the dilemma we found ourselves in.
We knew the weights of our weaned calves and our yearling cattle, but we had no idea on how efficient they truly were. We decided to invest in Vytelle SENSE technology to individually test our animals and allow for more data driven decisions. Here at Benchmark, we run approximately 400 cows, we would like to run 440-450 cows on the same land base; producing efficient cattle will allow us to do just that.
Currently, we spend thousands of dollars to feed our calves post-weaning, but our goal is to decrease that cost by at least 10% and wee want to have an improved environmental impact by decreasing methane and manure output.
By measuring and selecting for feed efficient animals, we feel we can accomplish these goals. Research validates the direct correlation between dry matter intake and methane emissions. This means that measuring and selecting for feed efficient cattle is the most scalable way to reduce the amount of methane produced per bound of beef while reducing cost.
The goal as set by the National Beef Strategy is to be 15% more efficient within 5 years. We have a task set out for all of us. Improving the feed efficiency of your herd can result in big savings.
70 to 75 % of our total feed cost is used for maintenance of our cow herd. A 5% improvement in feed efficiency is considered to have an economic effect 4 times greater than a 5% improvement in average daily gain.
Residual Feed Intake (RFI) or feed efficiency is defined as the difference between an animal’s actual feed intake and its expected feed requirement for maintenance and growth. RFI is the variation in feed intake that remains after the requirements for maintenance and growth have been met. Efficient animals eat less than expected and have a negative or low RFI, while inefficient animals eat more than expected and have a positive or high RFI. Research has indicated that this trait is quite heritable at about 40%.
Dr. John Basarab and collaborating scientists from such countries as Australia, Ireland, Brazil and the US have concluded that selection for efficient RFI cattle will have no effect on growth, carcass yield and quality grade. You can expect efficient cattle to:
• Reduce feed intake at equal weight and ADG
• Improve feed to gain ratio by 10-15%
• Reduce net energy of maintenance and reduce the carbon footprint of cattle
• Reduce feed costs while having no effect on fertility of the cattle
The proceeding explanation of feed efficiency EPDs is given by Dr. John Genho of Newogen:
FEED EFFICIENCY EPDS
Feed Efficiency EPDs attempt to capture an animal’s genetic ability to put on more weight with less feed. While there are many ways to calculate feed efficiency (such as feed conversion ratio and residual average daily gain), an especially useful way is residual feed intake or RFI. RFI is feed intake adjusted for an animal’s weight and gain. An animal that eats more
also tends to be larger and gain more weight. By adjusting these factors out of an animal’s intake measurement, we are able to better understand which animals process feed more efficiently.
We can then select for our typical growth traits (yearling weight, weaning weight, or post wean gain) and at the same time select for intake (in the form of RFI) and know that there is no double counting of an animal’s size.
The RFI EPDs are expressed in actual lbs. of feed an animal will eat per day and is used in comparing one bull to another bull for the predictability of the RFI trait. Let’s say we would expect bull X’s calves to eat 0.65 lbs. more feed per day than the average calf his size, bull Y’s to eat 0.35 lbs. less feed per day than the average calf his size, and bull Z’s to eat 0.42 lbs. less feed than the average calf his size. Based on these numbers we would obviously choose bull Z as a sire.
Single trait selection is always a bad idea. RFI is no exception to this rule. Selection for RFI should always be done in conjunction with selection for growth. This selection for growth can be done by looking at weaning weight, yearling weight, or post wean gain EPDs. This will allow breeders to select animals that gain the most while consuming the least amount of feed.
This is cutting edge. You will not find this information in many Angus sale books in all of Canada. If you are serious about breeding economical, efficient, profitable cattle, I think you have to take a look. We have to get more efficient while yet producing a product the consumer is wanting and willing to pay for. We have provided the RFI results collected by Vytelle SENSE for your consideration. The actual phenotypic results are the individuals’ actual results on test. The RFI EPDs are a prediction of how the bulls’ progeny will perform with respect to RFI and have been calculated by Dr. Genho.
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are the most powerful genetic tool we have for selecting the best animals for your breeding program. EPDs are values that predict how the future progeny of an animal will perform relative to the progeny of other animals in the same breed.
EPDs:
• allow breeders to estimate a young animal’s breeding valuethat animal’s value as a parent
• allow a fair comparison of breeding value by removing environmental bias such as climate, feed and special management
• the best tool available to compare animals between herds, countries and year of birth
• help breeders make informed decisions regarding breeding stock selection by evaluating numerous traits such as
#1 Growth Related Traits (WW, YW, CW, Milk, RADG, DMI, F:G)
WEANING WEIGHT (WW) Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sires ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to other sires.
YEARLING WEIGHT (YW) Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sires ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to other sires.
MILK Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the milking ability in a sire’s daughters, representing the difference in weaning weights of calves due to the amount of milk produced by their mothers.
CARCASS WEIGHT (CW) is expressed in pounds predicting the differences in the average carcass weight of sires progeny.
RESIDUAL AVERAGE DAILY GAIN (RADG) Expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for post weaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.
DAY MATTER INTAKE (DMI) Expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference transmitting ability for feed intake during post weaning phase, compared to that of other sires.
FEED TO GAIN (F:G) Is the amount of feed ( dry matter) consumed to gain one pound of gain, expressed as a ratio. The average feed conversion ratio is 6.1 to 1. Feed costs are 65- 70% of all costs.
#2 Reproductive Related Traits (BW, CE, MCE, SC, HPG, Stay)
BIRTH WEIGHT (BW) expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to other sires.
CALVING EASE (CE) the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first calf heifers, a higher number indicates a higher probability that his calves will be born unassisted.
MATERNAL CALVING EASE (MCE) Predicting the average calving ease with which a sire’s first calf heifers will calve when compared to daughters of other sires.
SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (SC) Expressed in cm, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to other sires.
HEIFER PREGNANCY (HPG) is a predictor of the percent probability in a bull’s daughter’s ability to conceive and calve as two year olds
STAYABILITY (Stay) is the percent probability of daughters staying in production to at least six year of age.
#3 Carcass Related Traits (Fat , REA, % IMF)
To evaluate seed stock, use EPDs, pedigree and visual assessment. With EPDs, the concept of “intermediate optimums” works best.
Selection for one trait or for extremes generally results in unexpected consequences due to genetic correlations - for example, intense selection for high yearling weight will generally increase birth weight. Successful cattle breeding requires a thoughtful and balanced approach to optimize fertility, growth and carcass merit while improved profitability and efficiency. With all the data that comes with each bull, I’m sure at times it must be overwhelming. In order to use body composition EPDs of ultrasound data to their full potential, a breeder must have an understanding of the ultrasound terminology. Several of the ultrasound measurements are comparable to the familiar carcass measurements. The data is simply collected on yearling bulls and heifers instead of market ready steers. Take a step back from looking at the numbers and become comfortable with the terminology.
RIB FAT
An external fat measurement taken between the 12th and 13th rib - the location a carcass would be split into quarters in the cooler reported in inches. Rib fat is the main factor in the USDA Yield Grade Equation.
RIBEYE AREA (REA) An area measurement of the longissimus dorsi, or ribeye muscle - reported in square inches. This image tends to be the most difficult to collect and requires the most highly skilled interpreting technician. Both the rib fat and ribeye area measurements are taken from the same image. The REA score is reported as sq. in. per 100lbs. of body weight.
RUMP FAT
An external fat measurement taken from an image collected between the hooks and the pins of the animal, reported in inches. The rump fat measurement coupled with the rib fat measurement, is used to determine more accurately the overall external body fat, enhancing the accuracy of predicting percent retail product (PRP). In most cases, an animal will exhibit more fat over the rump than the rib due to physiological process of “laying on fat.” Therefore, more variation is often displayed in the rump fat measurements of a contemporary group than the rib fat. This image is highly repeatable and is the least difficult to collect or interpret.
INTRAMUSCULAR FAT (%IMF) This measurement determines the amount of fat within the muscle (similar to marbling) and is reported in “%.” This measurement should be collected when cattle are maintaining a high level of nutrition. The field technician collects four images and the values generated by the interpreting software are averaged for an overall %IMF.
The Angus Associations, both AAA and CAA have adopted the CUP (Centralized Ultrasound Processing) Program for Ultrasounding Carcass Data and are using this information for formulating Carcass EPDs. This is the 22nd year we have provided ultrasound measurements as taken by certified technicians. We feel it is very important that you, our valued customer, know what is under the hide as that really does determine value. It has been determined through many studies that carcass traits are highly heritable and that feeding has only marginal effect on the resulting carcass - genetics determine carcass quality!
OCTOBER 2024 ANGUS EPD AVERAGES FOR ALL CALVES BORN IN 2023
BLACK ANGUS
SALES TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS:
The terms of the sale are cash or cheque payable at par to Benchmark Farms Ltd., Lethbridge, AB unless prior arrangements are made with the seller. The right of property shall not pass until full settlement is made. All arrangements and settlements must be made with Benchmark Farms Ltd. before any cattle will be release.
PURCHASER’S RISK:
Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY:
A certificate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer for each animal after settlement is made.
BIDS AND BIDDING:
Sale bidding opens: November 28th at 12pm MST. Sale bidding soft closes: November 30th at 7pm MST. During the Racehorse Style soft close extended bidding always follow the clock of remaining time left to bid.
SHIPPING:
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ACCIDENTS:
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BREEDER’S GUARANTEE:
Everything possible has been done to assure that every bull in this sale will be a breeder. Taber Cattle Clinic semen tested and physically evaluated every bull. However, should a problem arise, please inform the seller so further arrangements may be made.
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