Model, CO
is located in the arid prairie of SE Colorado., between Trinidad and LaJunta. Bill and Nancy own around 250 Gelbvieh and Balancer cows, about half of which are registered. Their daughter, Sydney, has recently returned to the ranch, working for CSU Extension as a Regional Specialist for Rural Engagement. Together, the three of them make up Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch.
The land has been in Bill’s family since the early 1950s, when his parents, Charles and Jo Wilkinson, moved their sheep and Hereford cows from the family’s ranch in the Hill Country of Texas. Charles laid the foundation for the Colorado ranch, with his forwardthinking conservation and infrastructure practices - all of which have greatly benefited the Wilkinsons in their operation.
Growing up with Herefords, Bill made some big changes in the ranch’s genetics. After obtaining an Animal Science degree from CSU, then managing a registered Limousin herd in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, Bill moved to West Texas in the early-1980s to manage a ranch there, bringing his Herdbuilder Gold Strike son, a PB Gelbvieh cow and a yearling heifer. He had based his decision to move to the Gelbvieh breed on the landmark 1980’s MARC study, which showed the breed’s superiority in both performance and maternal characteristics. During his time in Crane, Bill met and married Nancy, added Sydney to their family and returned to Colorado in 1990, with 2 PB bulls, 10 PB cows, 15 half-blood females and 65 head of crossbred cows.
Back in Colorado, they went to work to develop their Gelbvieh herd, through select purchases and use of AI and ET. They used Angus sires as the logical choice for breeding heifers and, after seeing the acceptance and marketability of the Gelbvieh-Angus cattle, they began to incorporate Angus genetics into their mature Gelbvieh cowherd. So, when the Balancer program was implemented, the Wilkinsons easily took advantage of the new opportunity.
The environment of SE Colorado can be difficult, but the Gelbvieh cow excels. Forage is almost always in short supply and can be pretty spread out, so the Wilkinsons emphasize the traits that produce cattle which can travel and maintain body condition. Over the years, they have found a following of customers who trust their Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls to do just that. After trying several marketing options, they have now settled into what seems to work best - a Spring Private Treaty Bull Sale, offering replacement heifers in the Spring and bred females in the Fall. Bill and Nancy also maintain a Gelbviehbased commercial herd. With SE Colorado’s environment, cow numbers need to be flex-
ible. So, after the 2nd or 3rd drought cycle, they began to re-emphasize having a quality commercial herd, which can more quickly realize their value when there is a need to reduce numbers.
From the beginning, the Wilkinsons have been actively involved in the promotion and development of the Breed, through Association membership and cattle exhibition at local, state, and national levels. Bill and Nancy have each served as CGA President and both have served two terms on the AGA Board of Directors, with Bill serving 2 years as AGA President (2002-2003). Meanwhile, Sydney was an active participant in the AGJA, annually attending the Junior Classic and serving on the AGJA Board. Nancy was also honored in 1997 as the AGA’s Member of the Year.
“The history of the Gelbvieh breed is a tribute to so many people and we are proud to have been a part of that history since 1986. The road has been a little hard to navigate at times and has had its ups and downs, but we are proud to have been on this path. We are excited to stay the course and see what the next 50 years will bring for the Wilkinson family and the Gelbvieh breed.”
AGA # 7007
Bill, Nancy and Sydney invite you to their Spring private treaty Bull Sale KicK-Off
Saturday, March 25, 2023!
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Schedule:
10:00 am until Noon - view bulls
Noon – lunch provided 1:00 pm – Bid off ***
Videos of bulls can be viewed on the Wilkinson’s website: www.WilkinsonGelbvieh.com
email: bnwbulls@gmail.com
Contact Numbers:
719 680-0462 (Bill)
719 680-0451 (Nancy) | 719 680-7910 (Sydney)
*** This “bid-off” is not an auction – simply a very low-key way for individuals to compete against other to get the bull(s) they want. Each bull will have a floor price posted and we will go through each bull, one by one. Anyone interested in the bull at that price will indicate that interest with a raised hand. If more than one person is interested, we will increase the price incrementally, until only one hand is left in the air, and, at that time, the bull will be declared sold. We will be including bids over the phone, as well as bids left prior to the Sale.
Reminder: This is the Opening Day of our Spring Bull Sale season! Being here simply gives you “first choice” at our offerings. Any bulls remaining will be available after this Saturday until all are sold.
Guarantees:
• Sight Unseen Purchases are Guaranteed - “If you don’t like ‘em, you don’t take ‘em!”
• Bulls are guaranteed for one Breeding Season or one year, whichever comes first. (Disclaimer - Negligence voids guarantee)
♦ Leave Trinidad on 350/160
♦ Continue on 350 (as if you were going to La Junta)
♦ Right before Mile Marker 11 (the mile markers start at the 160/350 “Y”), turn RIGHT onto County Road 48
♦ Go straight EAST for about 8 miles
♦ At the metal cut-out “Wilkinson Ranch” sign, take a right over the cattle guard
♦ Follow that road, until you come to a “Y”, and take the left fork. It will circle down to the barn and corrals.
If coming from La Junta, reverse it and turn LEFT just past Mile Marker 11.
• Delivery Policy – We encourage you to bring your trailers, but we understand that isn’t always feasible. So, we will be happy to deliver your bulls, free of charge, up to 100 miles. After that, we will charge $2/mile.
Note: Wilkinson will retain 1/3 semen interest on all sale bulls. If any bull shows potential for AI use, we would like to collect and market his semen, at the buyer’s convenience.
Note: In cases where a Trich test is needed, we can keep the bulls and have them tested here, then work with the buyer for delivery OR the buyer can take the bulls and have them tested at their home vet, and bill us.
Hint: The map is NOT drawn to scale, but it will give a little better visual to help with the written directions.We feel that this year’s offering is a true representation of what we are working for in our Program. We continue to stay true to our core values of Functionality, Versatility and Profitability, while being responsive to the needs of the industry, our breed and YOU - our customer.
As you look through the catalog, our hope is that you appreciate what you see and get an idea of what we are doing to try to meet each of your individual needs. We still have the performance, but we have injected more calving ease and lower birthweights for those of you who want bulls for first calf heifers. We also think many of the calves will serve as dual-purpose bulls – enough calving ease and performance to use on both heifers and mature cows. To make these improvements, we continue to add new herd sires from some of the nation’s top herds, as well as from our own herd. We also use anywhere from 15-20 AI sires through our breeding program each Spring, with the goal of meeting our core values and improving the versatility of our bull offering. We want everyone who comes to our Sale to be able to find bulls that meet their individual needs, and we think that is possible with this year’s offering.
These bulls have been developed on a high roughage ration, at home in a 3-acre trap. As such, they have had lots of room to travel and have been walked through and handled on a regular basis. All bulls are PI-BVD free and have been ultra-sounded, PAP tested and passed a breeding soundness exam. If Trich tests are required, we can keep the bull(s) and get them tested here, then get them to the buyer. Or, the buyer can take the bulls, have them tested at home and send us the bill. Supplement sheets with Ultrasound data, PAP scores, scrotal measurements and any other updates will be available the week prior to the Kick-Off Saturday, on our website, on Facebook and by request.
Bulls will be eligible to go anywhere in the United States on the day you buy them, with health and brand papers ready to go. If you cannot take them right away, we can keep the bulls here, at a minimal charge. If you need them delivered, we will work with each of you to get them to your place, charging for delivery after the first 100 miles.
Since the bulls are here at home, feel free to give us a call anytime and we will be happy to have you walk through the bulls at your convenience. Then, return for the Opening Day! If you can’t make it that day, we can hold a bid(s) for you OR you can come later and see what bulls remain. Reminder - this is just the “Kick-Off” to our Spring Private Treaty Sales. Traditionally, we sell at least half of the bulls that day, but sometimes sell them all. So, no matter what your schedule, we can try to work around it.
If you have gone through and read the footnotes, you will notice that nearly every bull’s dam gets some mention. That’s because we truly love and value our females! Over the years, we have spent a lot of time, energy, and money, selecting the females that will continue to improve our herd. Always keeping our environment and end goals in mind, we have focused on breeding for moderate sized cows, structural soundness, cow efficiency, calf performance, EPD improvement, and, of course, eye appeal. We have been ultra-sounding our yearling females for almost 20 years and that data also helps us evaluate and improve the females. And, just like our Registered herd, our commercial females undergo the same scrutiny! Our cows are expected to cover the country and breed back each year in a timely manner. They have to be good, moderate-sized mamas with udders and teats that hold up over time and they have to raise calves that will generate money for us, whether we sell them as bulls, market steers/heifers or retain them as replacement females.
As a result of our efforts, the quality of heifer calves continues improving. Each Fall after weaning, our normal routine is to evaluate and sort our heifer calves into 3 basic groups – Keepers, Sale replacement heifers and market calves. Twenty years ago, this was a “bottom heavy” split, with us usually only keeping the top 20-25 head and selling the rest at the Sale barn, for replacements or feeders. However, times have changed and so has our herd. We are getting “topheavy” with more and more quality heifers. So, this year we are offering the following several pens of those replacement-quality heifers.
SRS PROFIT BUILDER65E Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN GUINESS 9101G
DESERT ROSE 7003E
CAROLINA TUXEDO 6028D ET
: SYD 9062G
JEB MR PROFICIENT 544A ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN ECLIPSE 7104E
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5063C
BNW PLAINSMAN ECLIPSE 7104E
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0078H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 7078E
PRAIRIE GAL 5061C
A definite slam dunk heifer bull, that can work on cows, too. He’s an older, fall 2021 born bull, so he’s got a little more size to him now. He is definitely ready to cover a lot of country, while providing an extra shot of milk and longevity to his daughters.
This one is another fall born bull. His dam was a “teenaged” mom, who is now pregnant with her 3rd calf, as a coming 3-year old. You can definitely inject some fertility and “cow power” with this bull!
PLAINSMAN GUNNER 3118A
6076D
PRAIRIE GAL 9051W
A nice made fall bull, out of our Eduardo herd-sire. He will give you a nice set of balanced EPD’s and make some great replacement females!
SKF DUNN’S DEPARTURE 052D
Sire: SKF DUNN’S EASY JOURNEY 031F
DUNN’S MISS WHARTON 6D26
CCRO CAROLINA BIG HARVEST 6012D
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0064H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5056C
This bull is flat GOOD! He’s a heifer bull, with a 111 YW EPD, so he’s got that spread we are definitely breeding for. His scan data lines up with his carcass EPDs, both indicating strong end-product calves. His dollar COW is in the top 15%, his FPI is in the top 10% and he has an EPI in the top 10%, as well. AND, his maternal traits are superb, going back to BNW 5056C, one of our top 3 proven cows!
VRT LAZY TV SAM U451
Sire: BNC AT EASE A357
BNC MISS HOJER Y045
BNW PLAINSMAN FERGUS 8102F Dam: SYD PRAIRIE GAL 0076H
A Calving Ease bull out of a first calf heifer and At Ease, a proven AI calving ease sire. He still has some performance, as well as strong maternal traits and cow longevity bred into him.
BGGR BLK GOLD PAYLOAD 6152
Sire: BGGR HIGH DEFINITION 8063E BGGR 96U
FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0088H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL GM 2071Z
SKF DUNN’S DEPARTURE 052D
Sire: SKF DUNN’S EASY JOURNEY 031F
SKF DUNN’S MISS WHARTON 6D26
FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0093H
CLKG MISS 20T 20A
A nice Red heifer bull, this High Definition son will work with cows, too. He’s a very nice, well-balanced calf, that you would definitely appreciate walking out in your pastures.
Check out this guy’s EPDs! He’s a calving ease sire that can work on cows – a mamamaker, with some performance pop! He’s in the Top 2% for CED, BW, HP, PG 30. Top 4% for Stayability, Top 1% for Marbling, top 5% for FPI.
Out of our herdbull BTBR 8009F (“John”), this guy will definitely work on heifers AND cows. Just like his half-brother (TLAG 225), this guy has the depth, thickness, and eyeappeal that you will love!
CONNEALY COMRADE 1385
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN 6138D
6002S
BNW PLAINSMAN ECLIPSE 7104E
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0050H
DESERT ROSE 7003E
8082F
A nice balanced, dual-purpose sire to use on heifers and cows. He ratioed 104 for weaning and 111 for yearling. So, he should make you small calves with lots of growth!
BTBR BLACK CROSS HERO 4031
Sire: BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8009F
BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 6026
BNW PLAINSMAN 0103X
Dam: TLAG 1507C
TLAG 105Y
This is a total slam dunk heifer bull, out of our old calving ease sire, BNW 6138D. Judging from his growth on feed, his calves should exhibit the same growth and marbling, having ratioed 111 on his IMF ultrasound data.
Another BTBR 8009F son, this half brother to TLA 223 has the same characteristics –he’s deep, he’s thick, and he’s got a great look to him. He can be used on heifers and cows and should pass those same traits on to his calves.
BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN GRANGER 9126G
BNW PRAIRIE GAL SASS 5097C
BNW PLAINSMAN GUNNER 3118A
Dam: BNW 9072G
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0068X
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET Sire: BNW EDUARDO 7134E
BNW RACHELS FORTUNE 9004W ET
BNW PLAINSMAN ECLIPSE 7104E
Dam: BNW 9054G
BNW PRAIRIE GAL ELEGANCE 7071E
Probably could be used for dual purpose on both heifers and cows. Out of Eduardo, so he will make some awesome females. Plus, his IMF scan ratioed at 122.
FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
: BNW PLAINSMAN HOMBRE 0128H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 3087A BNW PLAINSMAN 0103X
: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 6050D
PRAIRIE GAL 5081R
One of the first Granger sons we have had, and we are loving the type and design that this calf shows. He is one of our bigger REA (102 ratio) and higher IMF (125 ratio) bulls in the Sale. He should make good cows and tremendous end-point feeder cattle.
Heavy scurred (weird – parent verified to homozygous polled sire and polled dam). His dam is a Dam of Merit and a consistent performer in our herd. This guy is a good bull, so don’t miss him.
V A R DISCOVERY 2240
Sire: JKGF CIVIL WAR E92
JKGF LOTTIE C92
SYD BOONDOCKS BLACK ROCK 3110
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8084F BNW DESERT ROSE 2001Z
Homo. Black Polled Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 666
A Civil War son, this guy has a deep, soggy phenotype, matched up with a strong EPD profile – a lot of performance, with strong maternal traits, too.
CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A
Sire: FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
FHG FLYING H MS IDEAL 355Z
BNW CONCHO 5131C ET
Dam: BNW 9057G
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 6050D
2113
CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A
Sire: FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
FHG FLYING H MS IDEAL 355Z
BNW CONCHO 5131C ET
Dam: BNW 9061G
SEGA 651Z LAUREN
AMGV1539083 Breed: PB 88
A really cool-made bull with a lot of muscle. His ultrasound data lines up with his carcass EPDs, so his calves will be good performers with big rib-eyes. Plus, his daughters can go into your herd, where they should stay around a long time, raising big stout calves.
BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8235 ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN HOT TODDY 0147H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 7052E
KM BROKEN BOW 002
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0053H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8088F
JEB MR PROFICIENT 544A ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN ECLIPSE 7104E
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5063C
SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0051H
VEL 51F
One of the most balanced set of EPD’s in the Sale – a combination heifer bull, performance bull and carcass bull, with an FPI in the top 15%. He was destined to be one of our NWSS pens bulls, but came down with a touch of pneumonia, so he was left behind. He is definitely turning on the gain now and we are loving him more each day.
Another slam-dunk heifer bull. He will raise tremendous females and calves that will grow and provide a tremendous, high-dollar end product, with an IMF ratio of 137
CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A
Sire: FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
FHG FLYING H MS IDEAL 355Z
FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
: SYD 9082G
2116K
: BNW PLAINSMAN HOMBRE 0128H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 3087A
JRI PROBITY 254D28
Dam: SYD BOONDOCKS BUTTER CUP 8060F
PRAIRIE GAL Q 1064Y
A long-bodied stud, out of BNW Hombre. He’s a curve-bender type with good calving ease, tremendous performance and a high FPI. We love his shape and design.
PRAIRIE GAL 2057Z
This PB bull is one that always helps me unload the feed – a real gentle guy! Another favorite of mine, this bull is a “spread bull,” with strong Calving Ease, Performance and Maternal EPS’s. He will work really well on higher percentage British-influenced herds. His ultrasound indicates he will sire strong end-products calves, as well. Plus, you will love his look – long as a well-rope and extra thick.
FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN HOMBRE 0128H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 3087A
JRI EXTRA EXPOSURE 285L71 ET Dam: SEGA EBONY 2317E SEGA 2312B
An Hombre son, packing extra muscle. He’s a little higher Gelbvieh percentage bull, who can make an impact on a higher Angus based herd. He also scanned a big rib eye.
Glory 5141G. He combines performance, maternal and carcass into a nice package.
out of our new herd sire
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
: BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D BNW PRAIRIE GAL HD 2070Z
TMMW HOLE IN ONE 93D
: BNW 9003G
BNW DESERT ROSE 4006B
A good performance calf, with a balanced set of EPD’s, who is performing well in the bull feeding pen. This guy is just a really nice-made quality bull with some eyeappeal!
CENTURION 120C Sire: PHS PROHART OL’ GLORY 935G PHS PROHART BRANDY 516C SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
: BNW DESERT ROSE 7001E BNW DESERT ROSE 0005X
This is a purebred bull, with a lot of deepness and rib. Use him on your British herds to really bring on that hybrid vigor, making great feeder calves and good mamas.
Out of a Dam of Merit - probably her best calf to date. He started off small (ratioed 93 for BW), grew like a weed (106 YW ratio). He ratioed at 108 for REA and 109 for IMF, so tremendous carcass value. We really like this calf and his pedigree.
This guy is out of a 11 year old Dam of Distinction. We love his phenotype! He’s super well-balanced with a great set of EPD’s and an FPI in the top 15%. He ratioed 108 for REA and 106 for IMF, so he will produce some good feeding calves and replacement females – what more can you ask for!
BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8235 ET
: BNW PLAINSMAN HOT TODDY 0147H BNW PRAIRIE GAL 7052E
CCRO CAROLINA TUXEDO 6028D ET Dam: SYD BOONDOCKS 0062H
Another heifer bull, who still has some performance. He’s got a strong maternal backing and strong maternal/longevity and good carcass value. A well-rounded individual, combined with a strong FPI.
OGSG OGSG CENTURION 120C
Sire: PHS PROHART OL’ GLORY 935G
PHS PROHART BRANDY 516C
BNW CONCHO 5131C ET
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8091F
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5083C
BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 3093
Sire: BTBR Mr Black Cross 0199
BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 7072
SYD BOONDOCKS BLACK ROCK 3110
Dam: SYD BOONDOCKS FELICIA 8076F
SYD BOONDOCKS PRAIRIE GAL 4058B
Just a nice little package, out of cool young cow, who will probably go on to do great things in our herd. Plus, he was one of the top scanning bulls for REA and IMF.
This guy was one of our NWSS pen bulls, so we’ve always liked him. He is a long, balanced performance bull. His FPI in the top 20%. He’s an outcross, out of the Ol’ Glory bull, he scanned lean with a big rib-eye.
BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN GRANGER 9126G
BNW PRAIRIE GAL SASS 5097C
BNW EDUARDO 7134E
Dam: BNW 9006G
BNW DESERT ROSE 0005X
A Granger son, with a little higher percentage Gelbvieh. A good solid bull, with a really nice phenotype. His IMF ratioed 119, so his calves should grade well on the rail.
Out of a powerful Axel daughter and DLW TPG Glory 5141G, our new herd sire. One of our NWSS pen bulls, Karl was named as a tribute to our late good friend, Keith Garcia. Karl ranks in the TOP 2% for WW, 3% for YW, 10% for ST, 10% for FPI. He’s a great profiling bull, with tremendous dimension and volume. BUT – what makes him REALLY stand out is his scan data – He ratioed 104 for REA, 79 Ratio for FAT and IMF Ratio of 158. Having such a high IMF, combined with such a low FAT thickness makes this dude extra special!
MCFG LETHAL HARDWARE 140A
Sire: BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8235 ET
MS BLACK CROSS 6044 BNW CONCHO 5131C ET
: BNW 9074G
FLYING H MS FOCUS 103C
BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 3093
: BTBR Mr Black Cross 0199
MS BLACK CROSS 7072
FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 9086G
PRAIRIE GAL 8080U
One of our higher performing bulls, this guy has a touch bigger frame, but you will love his overall balance of depth, combined with muscle. His EPD numbers are also well-balanced, between performance, maternal and carcass quality. He should be able to get out and service a lot of cows.
BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
: BNW PLAINSMAN GRANGER 9126G
PRAIRIE GAL SASS 5097C
BNW
ECLIPSE 7104E
2317E
This calf is one that I have always liked! He’s just a nice soggy bull, on a good set of feet and legs. He came easy and performed well, and his calves should do the same!
A Granger son, with a really nice design to him. He’s very structurally correct and well-balanced, in his type and EPD profile.
SKF DUNN’S DEPARTURE 052D Sire: SKF DUNN’S EASY JOURNEY 031F
DUNN’S MISS WHARTON 6D26
MR PROFICIENT 544A ET Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5083C
PRAIRIE GAL GM 1069Y
2135
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
BNW PRAIRIE GAL HD 2070Z
JOB DANELL CHOCO 53B
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8059F
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 4082Y
2135K
Out of Dam and Merit and an outcross heifer bull that we have used and had great success with. A big, soggy bull, with good performance numbers. His EPD profile indicates he will make long-lasting females, as well as heavy feeder calves with a high-quality end product.
A high-performance bull with a neat look to him. He’s been one of my favorites from the get-go and is always there to help me unload the feed into the feed bins.
A higher percentage Gelbvieh (80%), out of a 12 year old cow, who is pregnant again with her 11th calf! This guy is a super performance bull, with a great set of EPD’s – top 20% for WW, 15% for YW. This bull would be my pick to replace his sire, FHG Leverage. This guy definitely has herd bull potential! The only reason his dam isn’t a Dam of Distinction is because she was a fallborn heifer, and we held her over for our Spring calving season.
CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A
Sire: FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
FHG FLYING H MS IDEAL 355Z
GDW BLK KRUGERS GOLDMAN 8166U
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0085X
RAQUEL 5005R ET
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
BNW PRAIRIE GAL HD 2070Z
BNW MR NIGHTLINGER 3105A
Dam: BNW DESERT ROSE 8001F
BNW RACHELS FORTUNE 9004W ET
OGSG CENTURION 120C
PHS PROHART OL’ GLORY 935G PHS PROHART BRANDY 516C
JEB MR PROFICIENT 544A ET Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 7052E
PRAIRIE GAL 5052C
A tad higher Gelbvieh percentage, with an IMF scan data that was off-the charts (128 IMF ratio). He’s an attractive, deep-sided bull, with a lot of flex to his movement, so he can definitely cover the country. Plus, his numbers indicate he could probably be used on heifers as well.
Just a solid bull, with a good EPD profile. These Dirt Road sons tend to exhibit a tad more muscle shape, are good on their feet and legs, and should pass both qualities on to their offspring. His scan data indicates that he will pass on more marbling than what his EPDs show.
2138K
2138
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
Sire: BNW EDUARDO 7134E
BNW RACHELS FORTUNE 9004W ET
BTBR NEVADA 1170Y
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8053F
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 6062D
MCFG LETHAL HARDWARE 140A
Sire: BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8235 ET
BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 6044
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL FIESTA 8085F
BNW PRAIRIE GAL XF 2059Z
He’s out of one of favorite young cows, this calf gets better every day. He scanned well, too!
One of my favorites. His performance was strong, and he’s got a spread EPD profile to match what we saw – lower BW and big growth. He scanned a high REA, with above average marbling, as well. As a bonus, his half-sisters (Eduardo) are awesome cows, so he should pass those qualities on to his daughters, as well.
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
BNW PRAIRIE GAL HD 2070Z
FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET Dam: BNW 9007G BNW
4009B
A younger calf out of a good young PB mama, so he’s got a tad higher Gelbvieh percentage. His EPD profile and pedigree indicate he will make calves that come easy and still have some growth. Plus, his maternal traits are in the top 10%.
This one has been a favorite of ours since his first few days! One of those calves whose actual numbers are much better than his EPD profile – with a 96 ratio for BW, 104 for WW and 109 for YW, with a ratio of 134 for IMF! What makes KickAss is unique is his phenotype – his thickness, combined with his exceptional rib, just sets him apart! His mother is a Dam of Merit and has been nicknamed “Cleopatra” – as in The Queen. Her impact on our herd has been profound and she just keeps churning out superior cattle, as is evidenced in her two sons - BNW Granger 9126G and BNW Jimbo 1138J. (Note: This cow lost a quarter of her bag last year from a rattlesnake bite and she STILL weaned a 740 lb calf on
of a bag!)
BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 309
Sire: BTBR Mr Black Cross 0199 BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 7072
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8088F
PRAIRIE GAL GM 2071Z
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
: BNW EDUARDO 7134E
RACHELS FORTUNE 9004W ET
[ ] WILKINSON MULTI-SIRE
: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 6062D 2014 CALVES
PRAIRIE GAL 0073X
Another well-balanced bull, with a balanced set of EPD’s. He has a big eye and high IMF, and his performance on feed has been excellent!
6138D BNW 6002S
BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8235 ET
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL HEIRLOOM 0081H BNW PRAIRIE GAL 3086A
A definite Heifer bull, out of one of favorite 2-year old cows and our proven heifer bull, BNW 6138D. He’s a young fellow, who grew well, weaning at a 108 ratio. His scans indicate a big rib eye, as well.
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
BNW PRAIRIE GAL HD 2070Z BNW PLAINSMAN 6138D
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8065F
GAL 6051D
Homo. Black Polled
This young calf is a big-time spread bull (low BW;high performance), out of one of our SUPER cows (another a Dam of Merit), who has produced several herd bull calves. He’s got a cool-look to him and tremendous potential for his buyer.
Out of a Dam of Merit, this Eduardo son is a “spread bull” – lower BW and strong performance. He scanned with a big eye and high IMF. His gain on feed has been excellent. This soggy calf will also make some super females – just like his sire has.
2146
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN DIRT ROAD 6144D
BNW PRAIRIE GAL HD 2070Z
TMGC SB ARNOLD 225W
Dam: BNW EXQUISITE 7053E
SEGA CLASS ACT 517C
2022-05-27
Homo. Black Polled Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 806
This young guy was born on the same day as 2145K and is another “spread bull,” with curve-bending set of EPD’s. Super cool phenotype with an FPI in the top 35%.
With weather and machinery issues, we just got these heifers sorted off and home from the feedlot a few days before we clipped them and took their photos and videos. Because of that we haven’t decided exactly how to break the pens, since we have seven Balancers and three Purebreds. Right now, we just have them listed by tattoo, but we will decide on their breakdown before Sale Day.
We will auction off each pen, with the winning bid taking as many as he/she wants in the pen, at the final bid price for each (i.e. “times the money”). If any heifers are not taken, the remaining one(s) will be auctioned off in the same manner. We will do this for each pen.
CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A
Sire: FHG FLYINGH 355Z/LEVERAGE 91E ET
FHG FLYING H MS IDEAL 355Z
KCF BENNETT VANGUARD Y122
Dam: VVVV MISS VANGUARD COLORADO I
VER CRANBERRY 235Y
SKF DUNN’S DEPARTURE 052D
Sire: SKF DUNN’S EASY JOURNEY 031F
SKF DUNN’S MISS WHARTON 6D26
SYD BOONDOCKS AXEL 3116A ET Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0092H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL SASS 5097C
Red Polled Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 627
This is one of the higher percentage heifers in the sale, at 73%. Her maternal grandmother is the “bull-maker” BNW 5097C (we call her “Cleopatra”) and the outcross calving ease sire, Easy Journey, so her pedigree is pretty strong. Dam’s udder score – 9/9.
OGSG CENTURION 120C
Sire: PHS PROHART OL’ GLORY 935G
PHS PROHART BRANDY 516C
SYD STAMPEDE 6122S ET
Dam: BNW DESERT ROSE 3003A
BNW RACHELS FORTUNE 9004W ET
94
606
A purebred out of our Flying H Leverage herd sire. She’s got a lot of performance in her pedigree and EPD profile. Her Stayability is in the top 2%, and her $Cow value in the top 3%, so she can definitely make a positive impact on your cow herd. Dam’s udder score - 7/8
JEB MR PROFICIENT 544A ET
Sire: PLAINSMAN ECLIPSE 7104E
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5063C
BNW PLAINSMAN GUNNER 3118A
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 0061H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 7082E
566
An Eclipse daughter, with tremendous amount of calving ease and a Stayability EPD in the top 1%. With her CED and BW, she gives you a great amount of flexibility in your breeding decision. She also scanned well, with a 101 ratio for IMF. Dam’s udder score – 8/8
MCFG LETHAL HARDWARE 140A
Sire: BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8235 ET
BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 6044
BNW CONCHO 5131C ET
Dam: BNW 9066G
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 6065D
udder score – 8/8
A really nice set of balanced EPDs, this Balancer heifer is a moderate, deep-made kind of female. Her sire is a maternal half-brother to BTBR Nevada, and on the bottom side, she goes back to our 8051 cow, one of the most influential cows in our herd. She should be a tremendous female. Dam’s udder score - 8/8
CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A
Sire: BNW PLAINSMAN HOMBRE 0128H
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 3087A
SYD BOONDOCKS BLACK ROCK 3110
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5079C
BNW RACHELS FORTUNE 9004W ET
2071
SYD Prairie Gal 2071K
BGGR
96U
GDW BLK KRUGERS GOLDMAN
SYD
An Hombre daughter, this heifer has really good, solid set of EPDs. Her Stayability and $Cow are both in the top 2%. She scanned well and has the eye appeal we love. Dam’s udder score – 8/8
2069
MCFG LETHAL HARDWARE 140A
Sire: BTBR MR BLACK CROSS 8235 ET
BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 6044
BNW CONCHO 5131C ET
Dam: BNW 9060G
Another nice-profiling BTBR 8235 ET (“Bob”) daughter, whose sisters are proving to be really nice cows in our herd. She’s got a nice EPD profile with a lot of calving ease and low birthweight, giving you a lot of mating flexibility. Dam’s udder score – 8/8,
A deep, moderate, soggy High Definition female whose 12 year old dam goes back to Sydney’s “Butter” cow. She was probably the highest IMF scanning heifer, with an adjusted IMF over 6! Dam’s udder score - 8/8.
2076
BNW Prairie Gal 2076K
Sire: PHS PROHART OL’ GLORY 935G
PHS PROHART BRANDY 516C
BNW PLAINSMAN 5119C
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 8081F
CED BW WW YW ST YG REA FT MB FPI 9 2.3 81 117 18 -0.1 0.63 -0.01 0.39 83 AMGV1539138 Breed: BA 63 BD: 2022/04/02 Black Polled Act. BW:
This heifer is out of PHS Ol’ Glory and BNW 8081F (“Fixed” – there’s a story behind that name). There is a lot of performance (EPD’s and actual) in this deep-sided heifer, with great maternal EPD’s and above average carcass EPD’s, with an FPI in the top 40%.
Dam’s udder score - 8/8.
BNW Prairie Gal 2092K
Sire: BNW EDUARDO 7134E
BNW RACHELS FORTUNE 9004W ET
SYD BOONDOCKS BLACK ROCK 3110
Dam: BNW PRAIRIE GAL 5094C
BNW PRAIRIE GAL 1075Y
CED BW WW YW ST YG REA FT MB FPI 10 1.6 74 114 18 -0.3 1.07 -0.05 0.16 75
Black Polled Act. BW: 96 Adj. WW: 701
This Balancer is one of the most eye-appealing heifers in the offering. She has a lot of performance, coming out of BNW Eduardo, who has proven himself in being a “CowMaker.” Her bottom side is kind of fun for us to read – full of “good, old cows” in our herd. Dam’s udder score - 8/8.
AGA’s EPD’s are based on a National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) collaboration with the American Simmental Association (ASA) and the American Red Angus (ARA). With this collaboration, our EPD’s are on the same base as these breeds, allowing Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle to be compared directly with Simmental and Red Angus cattle. Additionally, DNA testing is currently being incorporated into EPD’s as well. This is
still a “work in progress,” as the AGA is learning how to best incorporate individual animals’ genomic testing into the years of hard data, to better calculate their EPDs. As a result, the EPD’s reported in this catalog may change again - before and/or after they are sold.
Calving ease direct (CED): Percent of unassisted births, when used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease. Milk (Milk): Genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk, in pounds of weaning weight..
Stayability (STAY): Predicts the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull’s daughters will stay productive within a herd to at least six year of age. The Stayability EPD is one of the best measures currently available to compare a bull’s ability to produce females with reproductive longevity.
Birth weight (BW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight of the calf.
Weaning weight (WW): Predicts expected difference, in pounds, for weaning weight.
Yearling weight (YW): Predicts expected difference, in pounds, for yearling weight.
Yield grade (YG): Predicts differences in yield grade score. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio.
Carcass weight (CW): Predicts differences in pounds of hot carcass weight.
Ribeye area (REA): Predicts differences in rib-eye area in inches. Greater ribeye areas are preferable.
Marbling (MB): Predicts differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye. Greater marbling numbers are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades.
INDEXES - Tools that allow you to select for several EPDs at once, making selections more efficient than selecting on one trait at a time. Some equate those traits into a dollar amount.
Total maternal (TM): Combines growth and milk information to predict weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughters.
Feeder profit index (FPI): Represents how a bull’s progeny will perform in the feedlot, when sold on grade and yield. Well ranking sires for FPI have higher marbling and carcass weight than their contemporaries. Maternal traits are not really a part of this index.
Quite a few of our customers run cattle at higher elevations, so we started PAP testing our bulls quite a few years ago. Dr. Jeremy Ley of Four Mile Clinic in Canon City has been doing the testing since we began. The following chart is a great tool to help evaluate the level of risk for specific PAP scores at a range of altitudes. (NOTE: These bulls have been raised and fed at home, which is at about 5500’ elevation).PAP RISK FACTOR – based on a development and test elevation between 5500-6000 ft.
For more information on PAP testing, follow the following link (also source for above table): http://guidelines.beefimprovement.org/index.php/Pulmonary_arterial_pressure_(PAP)