2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo Schedule
BREED SHOWS
ANGUS – Friday, Feb. 28th, 10:00 a.m.
GELBVIEH – Friday, Feb. 28th, 1:00 p.m.
HEREFORD – Friday, Feb. 28th, 1:00 p.m.
RED POLL – Friday, Feb. 28th, 2:30 p.m.
SHORTHORN – Saturday, March 1st, 10:00 a.m.
SIMMENTAL – Friday, Feb. 28th, 4:00 p.m.
PEN HEIFER – Friday, Feb. 28th, 2:00 p.m.
BREED SALES
ANGUS - Saturday, March 1st, 12:00 p.m.
GELBVIEH - Saturday, March 1st, 11:30 a.m.
HEREFORD - Saturday, March 1st, 1:00 p.m.
RED POLL - Saturday, March 1st, 10:00 a.m.
SHORTHORN - Saturday, March 1st, 1:00 p.m.
SIMMENTAL - Saturday, March 1st, 11:00 a.m.
PEN HEIFER - Saturday, March 1st, 2:00 p.m.
Gelbvieh/Balancer Beef Expo Show Judge Daryl Derossett
Don’t Miss These Other Expo Events!!!!
Junior Heifer, Steer, Market Heifer Jackpot Shows
Major Co-Sponsors: Kentucky Farm Bureau
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Jonathan Shell, Commissioner
Additional information: www.kybeefexpo.com
SALE LOCATION
The Kentucky Exposition Center is located at the junction of I-65 and I-264 (937 Phillips Lane) in Louisville, KY. “Fair/ Expo Center” signs on both interstates lead to the main gate.
To beat traffic, you may want to try entering Gates 2 or 4 on Crittenden Drive – or Gate 6 on Preston Highway.
CONSIGNORS
FAIRFIELD FARMS (Andy Bishop) 6135 Highgrove Road • Coxs Creek, KY 40013
Lot 1
CAVE CREEK CATTLE (Jeff Proctor) 1200 Jones Road • Charlotte, TN 37036 931-801-5787
Lots 2, 12, 13 and 14
CIRCLE B BELBVIEH (Wallace Brown) 109 Bluewing Court • Georgetown, KY 40324 859-513-4900
Lot 15
COLES BEND CATTLE (Trent Jones ) 6275 Littrell Road • Smiths Grove, KY 42171 270-590-5266
Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19
DOBSON RANCH 12460 E River Road • Kaw City, OK 74641 405-880-6173
Lot 1
MCA FARM (Matt Anthony) 1553 Judy Ridge Road • Cynthiana, KY 41031 814-592-9457
Lot 3
PADON FARMS (Thad Padon) 1012 Shelby Road • Salem, KY 42078 270-836-5518
Lot 8
R & D OWEN FARMS (Brian Owen) 1410 Old Fredonia Road • Princeton, KY 42445 270-601-6830
Lots 6 and 7
S & S GELBVIEH (David Slaughter) 162 Hastings Lane • Fredonia, KY 42411 270-556-4259
Lots 4, 5, 9 and 10
WES-O FARMS (Wes Overholt) 4919 Stevenson Mill Road • Russellville, KY 42276 270-889-3341
Lot 11
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Load Out
After settlement the animals purchased will need to be removed from the facility on Saturday, March 1st by dark unless arrangements are made with sale management prior to the sale.
Health
All cattle will be accompanied with health papers for shipment anywhere in the continental U.S.
Supplement Sheet
The supplement sheet and announcements from the auction block take precedence over the catalog.
Liability
All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. Sale participants and/ or the sale management assumes no liability for accidents, theft or damages occurring at the sale facility.
Trucking
Transportation for the cattle can be arranged after the sale. Please contact the sale management prior to the sale to discuss your transportation needs.
Terms & Conditions
Offering $4,000 In Jackpot Heifer Premiums
All cattle will be sold at auction under the standard terms and conditions recommended by the American Gelbvieh Association. A copy of this may be obtained from the AGA or Slaughter Sale Management. Terms of the sale are cash or check at the conclusion of the sale unless prior arrangements are made.
Offering $4,000 in Jackpot Heifer Premiums for Gelbvieh and Balancer heifers purchased from the 2023 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer. Sales are eligible to compete for $4,000 in Jackpot Premiums. Gelbvieh and Balancer heifers purchased from this sale that are named Grand Champion at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair Open Gelbvieh & Balancer show or Grand Champion Female at the 2023 NAILE Open Gelbvieh & Balancer Show will be awarded $1,000 ($500 to the exhibitor and $500 to the consignor of the purchased heifer).
Here’s your opportunity to invest in a true standout from the Dobson Ranch program. MDR Lonesome Dove 3608L is a long spined bull with exceptional muscle dimension, striking a balance between power and smoothness in his design. His easy-fleshing ability, rugged skeletal build, clean joints and massive foot size are a testament to his structural soundness and the longevity he will pass on to future generations. He is backed by one of the most influential donors in the Dobson Ranch program, MDR Clara Allen 520C. His dam has a track record of
cattle, including sought after donors, herd sires and National Champions. The genetic potential behind this high percentage bull positions him as an asset capable of enhancing any
reputation for excellence. This will be the last chance to purchase a
Cattlemen’s Congress Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh
miss this opportunity!
on the
Lonesome
889F ET
MR S & S JACKPOT 889F 8J
Miss Jackpot 022M has a big future ahead of her. She is out of MR Jackpot 889, a new sire that has already proven himself. With a KY state reserve champion heifer, a national grand champion heifer and multiple bulls with great looks, MR Jackpot 889 is putting some impressive animals on the ground. Her Dam is Ashley 17E6, from the great Ashley line of Green Hills Gelbvieh. Miss Jackpot sells halter broke and ready for your 2025 shows.
Ms Black Jack 493M is an incredible heifer. She is a deep bodied, long spined, structurally correct female that has an attractive profile. Note her EPDS strength for calving ease, growth and maternal. It’s difficult to find one this attractive with such
of the first offerings from Rumfeld‘s Black Jack ET. She
this outstanding heifer. Sells open.
ALS MS S & S MANIFESTO 323M
DLW TPG FRONTRUNNER 2510F
CCRO C-CROSS MANIFESTO J104
CCRO CAROLINA 6311D
Ms S & S Manifesto 323L is a homo black, homo polled Manifesto J104 daughter from the heart of our herd. She is what we strive to produce as a production female. Nine generations of solid producing females are represented in this elite genetic package. Her grand dam is recognized as a Dam of Distinction. 323L can be summarized as having outstanding personal performance backed by a solid pedigree of elite production females. Her EPD profile will allow her many breeding choices that should produce your next sale feature. It’s hard to let go this type of female. She’s worth careful consideration. Sells open and ready to breed.
WOGF WES-O’S MISS TIDE CHANGER 36L
Ms Tide Changer 36L is a homo black, homo polled Frontrunner daughter out of our lead donor, Ms S & S Big Andy 182J. 36L is a unique combination of phenotype and outstanding pedigree with well balanced EPDs. She is certainly a candidate for the most stringent breeding program. She sells bred to Post Rock Clock Work 164L8 (AMGV1579554) on 1/16/2025. Post Rock Clock Work 164L8 was the 2024 People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity Champion. This is a rare opportunity to get his genetics out of a female of this caliber.
Ms S & S Manifesto 322L is a homo black Manifesto J104 daughter that is similar to the Lot 9 female. For some of the older breeders may recognize that she traces maternally to the dam of the infamous JBOB 92C, one of the breed’s great females. Manifesto progeny are known for their performance and maternal strength. We feel he will emerge as one of the breed’s leading purebred production bulls in the years to come. His short gestation, modest birth, explosive growth, maternal strength and carcass quality make him an easy choice when making breeding decisions. Sells open and ready to breed.
WES-O’S MISS TIDE CHANGER 36L
CCRC MS CCRC RIP 638L
Ms CCRC Rip 638L is a homozygous black/homozygous polled purebred
DLW TPG JACKPOT 7551B ET
DLW TPG FRONTRUNNER 2510F
DLW MS WARDON 2510Z ET
Ms CCRC Frontrunner 645L is a homozygous black purebred Gelbvieh heifer out of TPG Frontrunner 2510F. This sleek young heifer has a balanced set of EPDs with strong fertility scores. This heifer was AI bred to Rumfelt’s Mr. Black Jack ET (AMGV1517622) on 12/02/2024 and has been pasture exposed to Mr CCRC Big Andy 636L (AMGV1580316) since 12/19/2024. Confirmed bred.
Ms S&S Godfather 862F is a young purebred Gelbvieh cow out of Godfather 575C and Ms S & S Highlight 64X. We just weaned her All American heifer calf for retention in our program and are expecting a couple of Big Andy ET calves out of her later this year. She has a good disposition and a balanced EPD profile. She was AI bred to Deere Valley Growth Fund (AMAN18827828) on 12/02/2024 and has been pasture exposed to Mr CCRC Black Baron 637L (AMGV1580317) since 12/19/2024. Confirmed bred.
CCRO CAROLINA COMMOTION 6230D
FROZEN EMBRYO PACKAGES
Ms Wardon 2510Z / Bold Ruler 3194L Frozen Embryos
DBRG MR FRANCHISE F806
DBRG MR BOLD RULER 3194L
DBRG MS DESTINATION 9159G
DLW
24W OF 408
2510Z
We purchased MS Wardon 2510Z 2 years ago from Warner Beef Genetics. She has been in our donor program upon her arrival. Her son DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F was the most used Gelbvieh sire in 2023 and will still be one of the most used sires in 2024.
Selling 3 grade 1 IVF frozen purebred Gelbvieh embryos out of our Wardon 2510Z donor sired by the $50,000 DBRG Mr. Bold Ruler 3194L. There is no semen of Bold Ruler 3194L available on the market. This will be one of the only opportunities to own your own Bold Ruler sired offspring. Guarantee of 1 pregnancy provided a certified embryologist places them. 1 embryo will be supplied for the guarantee if a pregnancy is not achieved.
17 COLES BEND CATTLE
Ms Wardon 2510Z / Schiefelbein Goat 271 Frozen Embryos
SCHIEFELBEIN SHOWMAN 338 FROSTY ELBA 2928
GOAT 271
DLW WARDON 24W OF 408 DLW MS WARDON 2510Z ET
We purchased MS Wardon 2510Z 2 years ago from Warner Beef Genetics. She has been in our donor program upon her arrival. Her son DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F was the most used Gelbvieh sire in 2023 and will still be one of the most used sires in 2024. Selling 3 grade 1 IVF frozen Balancer embryos out of Wardon 2510Z sired by the $232,000 Schiefelbein Goat 271. TK Angus’ November sale saw Goat’s yearling sons average over $10,700. We feel this mating can make incredible Balancers with exceptional EPDS. Guarantee of 1 pregnancy provided a certified embryologist places them. 1 embryo will be supplied for the guarantee if a pregnancy is not achieved.
Bella F155 / Bold Ruler 3194L Frozen Embryos
DBRG MR FRANCHISE F806
DBRG MR BOLD RULER 3194L
DBRG MS DESTINATION 9159G
Bella F155 is a donor we purchased from Jerry Wilson of J&K Gelbvieh Farms. This incredible female is a model of the deep and thick type of Gelbvieh that is meant for the front pasture. We have brought her into the donor program and with ET calves on the ground, we are extremely excited about this female’s bright future.
Selling 3 grade 1 IVF frozen purebred Gelbvieh embryos out of our Wardon 2510Z donor sired by the $50,000 DBRG Mr. Bold Ruler 3194L. There is no semen of Bold Ruler 3194L available on the market. This will be one of the only opportunities to own your own Bold Ruler sired offspring. Guarantee of 1 pregnancy provided a certified embryologist places them. 1 embryo will be supplied for the guarantee if a pregnancy is not achieved.
JKGF FINAL FRONTIER C95
JKGF BELLA F155
COLES BEND CATTLE
Bella F155 is a donor we purchased from Jerry Wilson of J&K Gelbvieh Farms. This incredible female is a model of the deep and thick type of Gelbvieh that is meant for the front pasture. We have brought her into the donor program and with ET calves on the ground, we are extremely excited about this female’s bright future.
Selling 3 grade 1 IVF reverse shorted frozen Balancer embryos out of Bella F155 sired by Basin Keystone 2021. These embryos are sexed for heifers. We believe this mating could make the next donor with phenotype, pedigree, and excellent EPDS. Guarantee of 1 pregnancy provided a certified embryologist places them. 1 embryo will be supplied for the guarantee if a pregnancy is not achieved.
SEX:
Bella F155 / Basin Keystone 2021 Frozen Embryos
2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo Sale Winners
CHAMPIONS
BALANCER FEMALE: PMFG She’s A Lady 304L
EXHIBITED BY: Pleasant Meadows Farm
GELBVIEH FEMALE: PADO Ms. Rebel 222K
EXHIBITED BY: Padon Farm
PEN FEMALE: DMLF Lady Antebellum
EXHIBITED BY: Dustin and Marlee Lanham Farms
RESERVE CHAMPION
BALANCER FEMALE: RLBG Haylee K010
EXHIBITED BY: R & D Owen Farms
GELBVIEH FEMALE: RDBO Ms O Grand Entry 397L
EXHIBITED BY: R & D Owen Farms
FEMALE: CCRC Ms CCRC Main St Ditka 595K
EXHIBITED BY: Cave Creek Cattle
PEN
Semen Donations to Benefit the 2025 Junior Shows
REBEL YELL 804F (10 UNITS)
DONATED BY R & D OWEN
AMGV1448912
JKGF NEW HORIZON C51 (10 UNITS) DONATED BY MURLEY FARMS AMGV1322615
FRONTRUNNER 2510F (10 UNITS)
DONATED BY SKAGGS CREEK GELBVIEH AMGV1439628
KILB PMFG TRIPLE CROWN 146J (10 UNITS) DONATED BY PLEASANT MEADOWS FARM AMGV1521511
CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y (10 UNITS) DONATED BY SKAGGS CREEK GELBVIEH AMGV1220437
3G FRONTIER JUSTICE 829F (10 UNITS) DONATED BY R & D OWEN AMGV1420886 HAPPY HOUR 0442 ET (10 UNITS)
(10 UNITS)
MR DESPERADO 0085H (10 UNITS)
BY BAR SS CATTLE COMPANY
JKGF ALL IN ONE J240 (10 UNITS)
SCHIEFELBEIN GOAT (10 UNITS)
BY COLES BEND CATTLE
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 39th Annual Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo! As the largest beef cattle state east of the Mississippi River, Kentucky is blessed to have this event as a staple on our agriculture calendar each year.
Every year at the Beef Expo, Kentucky cattle producers show and sell some of the best cattle in the country to buyers looking to upgrade their genetics or take home a show project. This event is truly the place to be for the beef industry on the first weekend of March.
Over the years, we’ve seen ups and downs in the beef cattle market. But despite challenges, the industry is still in the top five for Kentucky agriculture, with the latest figures showing gross receipts from the production of cattle totaling $1.28 billion.
Agriculture across Kentucky saw some unique challenges in 2024, but the cattle markets showed resilience. Cattle cash receipts rank fifth among Kentucky commodities and account for 13 percent of the total ag cash receipts for the state, which economists from the University of Kentucky anticipate will be near the $8.3 billion record mark set in 2022.
These numbers show how important agriculture is to the state of Kentucky and cattle producers are a large reason for that. The nearly one million head of beef cattle in the Commonwealth and the more than 31,000 farms with beef cattle, solidifies cattle among Kentucky’s top commodities.
As a cattle farmer myself, I know firsthand the hard work that goes into the beef industry from bottle-feeding calves to fighting the weather. It is that experience that forms my deep appreciation for the farmers across Kentucky who make this their passion year after year. Without their continued efforts Kentucky would not have the great agricultural community that makes it stand out amongst other states. Farming is the backbone of our state and cattle farmers are a large part of the equation.
Lastly, a lot of work goes into making this event possible every year. As always, I wish to thank Kentucky Venues CEO David Beck and his team for the many hours that went into hosting this event.
Again, welcome, and best wishes on an enjoyable and successful Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo. If I or any of my staff can be of service to you, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Shell Commissioner of Agriculture Commonwealth of Kentucky
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Welcome to the 2025 Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo
For many years, Kentucky’s cattle industry has grown to the point that it is the eighth largest cattle producing state in the country and the largest east of the Mississippi which helps this sector of the agriculture industry to be a major economic driver for farm families across the state.
Working in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Beef Expo continues to promote our cattle industry which now represents nearly 20 percent of the state’s total farm cash receipts, according to 2024 projections.
This event helps to showcase the industry and is one of the premiere venues to buy, sell, and show some of the best livestock in the country.
The KFB Beef Expo has a rich history with its origins dating back to 1947 when it began as the Kentucky Angus Sweepstakes. Since then, many changes have taken place, but the purpose is still the same; to showcase the best cattle and highlight an industry so important to farm families across the state.
This year’s Expo features six different breed associations and will feature a pen sale, as producers from multiple states make their way to the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center for the event.
Much of the success of our cattle sector is due to the dedication of our farm families and the work each breed association has made to move forward in production, and quality. The KFB Beef Expo is a great place to see the results of those continuing efforts.
I hope you have a successful Expo and a great year on the farm.
Sincerely,
Eddie Melton President