Gustin's Diamond D Gelbvieh by American Gelbvieh Association

WELCOME

Welcome cattlemen and cattlewomen, Whether you are a long time customer or a new attendee, we welcome you and thank you for your interest in our breeding program. 2017 has been a challenging weather year, starting off with extreme snow and cold last winter, followed by drought, excessive heat and more recently, extreme cold again. Through it all, our cows weaned off the heaviest calves ever and we are excited to present them for your appraisal. For 35 years we have continually balanced trait selected with a special emphasis on eye appeal, performance, maternal traits and docility. We have spent years selecting AI sires, purchasing top quality herdsires, doing embryo transfer to multiply our best genetics, and visually appraising and culling the herd to bring you the best genetics possible. We believe the animals offered this year can satisfy our commercial and purebred customers alike. Feel free to contact us or visit our website, www.gustinsdiamondd.com for more information on the cattle. We would love to help you with your selections and look forward to seeing you on sale day. Dennis & Sherry Gustin and Family 5135 Hwy 6 • Mandan, ND 58554 (701) 663-7266 (701) 400-3483 cell

Richie & Sarah Heinrich 3081 55th Ave SE • Medina, ND 58467 Sarah: (701) 400-3563 Richie: (701) 320-6484

www.gustinsdiamondd.com • gustindd@wildblue.net

Al & Peggy Gustin 5125 Hwy 6 Mandan, ND 58554 (701) 663-1230

SALE INFORMATION SALE DAY REPRESENTATIVES:

GUARANTEES:

Klint Sickler American Gelbvieh Association Board ......................701-260-1853 Doug Hille ND Gelbvieh Association Board ................................701-220-2083 Scott Ressler North Dakota Stockmen’s Association ......................701-223-2522 Angela Vesco American Gelbvieh Association .................................303-465-2333

As always we guarantee sight unseen purchases for those unable to attend the sale. All bulls are guaranteed breeders for the first breeding season. In the event of injury or death in a 90-day breeding season, notify Gustin’s Diamond D immediately. We will replace the bull with one of similar value or allow a credit of the value of the bull less salvage value in the next sale.

TERMS OF SALE: All animals sell according to the recommended terms of the AGA. Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh is retaining a 1/3 semen interest in all bulls selling unless stated otherwise in the catalog. Settlement is to be made the day of the sale, with the buyer having the option of paying 50% on sale day and 50% when the animals are picked up or delivered.

DEVELOPING THE CATTLE: Calves are raised on grass and their mother’s milk only. We do not creep feed our calves as we feel that we can better identify our highly maternal lines, and we feel the consistency and performance of the calves produced by our first calf heifers are proving this theory. We continue to feed a TMR ration of ground corn, silage, hay, and distillers grain after weaning. We aim for a moderate gain of 3.25 to 3.5 pounds per day to maintain longevity in the bulls while allowing the top calves to separate themselves from the rest of the pen.

DISCOUNTS: There is a $50 discount if bulls are hauled away on sale day. Discount does not apply to heifers. A 5% volume discount is available on purchases of 5 bulls or more.

GENOMICS AND TESTING:

SUPPLEMENT SHEET AND VIDEOS:

All bulls have had an LD genomic test, are sire verified and have genomic-enhanced EPDs. All eligible bulls have been tested for the homozygous black trait and approximately 1/3 of the bulls have been tested for the homozygous polled trait. All females have been ultrasound checked by the Mandan Veterinary Clinic and calves of known sex are identified in the footnotes.

Adjusted yearling weights and scrotal measurements will be provided on sale day and will be available on our website after February 1 and as soon as available. Videos of all sale lots will be posted on our website on February 1.

FEEDING AND DELIVERY: We are offering free feeding of the bulls until April 1. After that time we will charge $2 per head per day. Free delivery within 250 miles will begin on April 1. Free feeding and free delivery do not apply to the females in the sale. Please make arrangements to pick up all female lots within one week of the sale date.

DAMS OF MERIT AND DISTINCTION: Watch for Dams of Merit and Distinction in the footnotes. These are cows that consistently produce above average calves on a 365 day interval. Fewer than 5% of Gelbvieh cows achieve Dam of Merit status and fewer than 1% achieve Dam of Distinction status. Our herd ranks second in the nation for breeding Dams of Merit and Distinction.

LIABILITY: All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. Sale hosts assume no responsibility for accidents, theft or damages occurring at the sale facility.

INSURANCE: Klint Sickler will be available on sale day for you to insure your purchases if you desire.

SALE INFORMATION

The American Gelbvieh Association’s Feeder Finder service assists producers in marketing load lots of Gelbvieh and Balancer®-influenced feeder cattle. Whether selling private treaty or via auction, producers with load lots of feeder cattle are encouraged to fill out the free Feeder Finder form. These cattle are then listed on the AGA website and presented to feedyards across the country.

As a valued customer of Gelbvieh influenced calves, you are eligible to list your calves on the American Gelbvieh Association’s “Feeder Finder.” Simply list your calves with a brief description of your cattle and the listing will be sent to over 200 feedlots across the United States. All listings must be in load lots, so if you don’t have enough calves to fill a semi load, consider teaming up with a neighbor who has Gelbvieh-influenced calves.

Contact Angela Vesco at 303-465-2333 to list your cattle on Feeder Finder.

Just another way the AGA is helping to add value to your program. 3

SALE INFORMATION

Gelbvieh x Angus or Red Angus STEVE AND ADAM SINDT own

PROVIDING VALUE ON THE RAIL

and operate R&J Farms where they run a commercial cow-calf herd in south-central Nebraska, and feed out their home-raised calves. They started buying Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls five years ago to improve the performance of their calves out of their British-based cowherd.

Carcass data from 302 head of 2016-born Balancer steer and heifer calves fed in Amherst, Nebraska, and harvested at Tyson Fresh Meats in Lexington, Nebraska, prove Balancer cattle are the smart choice for feedyard profitability.

YIELD GRADE

QUALITY GRADE

“The Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls have improved the consistency and uniformity of our calves. We like the growth, performance and disposition of the Balancer calves. We have been selling our harvest-ready cattle on a live basis, but in April 2017 we sold some of our home-raised cattle on a grid, and were pleased with the premiums. The cattle were 12-14 months old at harvest and they graded 92.5% Choice and Prime and 90% were Yield Grade 1, 2, and 3.”

93%

YIELD GRADE 1,2,3

98%

- Adam Sindt, R&J Farms

CHOICE AND PRIME

ADDING THE POUNDS

MAKING THE GRADE

DELIVERING THE VALUE

Steers in the 2017 AGA Scale and Rail Contest had an average daily gain of 4 lbs. per day in the feedyard.

Many feeders have reported Balancer-sired cattle that grade

Gelbvieh rank #1 for percent retail product according to U.S. Meat Animal Research Center progress report #22.

90% Choice or better.

“These Balancers are one of the best kept secrets in the cattle industry.” 4

-Adam Sindt

REFERENCE SIRES A

DDGR INNOVATION 120C

Hetero Black • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Sire 84 Adj. WW: 761 Adj. YW: 1241

BD: 3/22/2015 BW:

DCSF POST ROCK ASTRONAUT 157A

JKGF FUTURE INVESTMENT X037 DCSF POST ROCK ELBA 50U2 MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40

DDGR MANDY 32S

DDGR MITZI 94P

CED

CEM

0.2

13 -0.45

REA

25 0.32 -0.04 -0.04

FPI

70.34

A son of the 32S dam, Innovation was the high selling bull in our 2016 sale, selling to Golden Buckle Gelbvieh. His EPD profile is excellent and the maternal excellence of his dam will pass on to this son’s progeny. Maternal brother to 66E and 121E offered in this sale.

DDGR Innovation 120C

DDGR DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

Red • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Sire 96 Adj. WW: 831 Adj. YW: 1496

BD: 3/22/2014 BW:

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

SINK FULL THROTTLE 27T

DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR SUPERSTAR 73J

CED

CEM

3.5

146 30

-0.37

REA

61 0.45 -0.15 -0.05

FPI

78.04

This performance bull was high seller at our 2015 sale and has gone on to exceed our expectations. His calves are consistently attractive, long bodied and have strong growth traits. His growth EPDs and FPI and EPI indexes are all in the top 4% of the breed. Both his daughters and sons are standouts in their groups. Maternal brother to the 94E bull in this sale. Coowned with Martin Gelbvieh

DDGR Noble Man 79B

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

Homo Black • Purebred 88% • Homo Polled • Sire 78 Adj. WW: 769 Adj. YW: 1270

BD: 9/29/2013 BW:

KHR SAM SPADE 02S VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 CCRO BELLE OF THE BALL 1309Y CED

CEM

0.4

140 40

-0.50

ACTIVE GELBVIEH SIRES’ AVERAGE EPDS BW

CEM

1.2

-0.41

CEM

-0.1

102 24

-0.30

REA

28 0.41 -0.20 -0.07

REA

53 0.82 -0.08 -0.04

FPI

84.31

NON-PARENT GELVIEH ANIMALS’ AVERAGE EPDS FPI

CED

CEM

63.72

1.1

-0.36

ACTIVE BALANCER® SIRES’ AVERAGE EPDS CED

CCRO MS BOMBSHELL 9347W ET

We purchased a semen share in the Leverage bull, the all-time high selling bull in the breed. He possesses strong carcass traits and makes his calves eye appealing and higher performing, with his weaning and yearling EPDs in the top 2% of the breed.

Carolina Leverage 3214A

CED

DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2

REA

30 0.38 0.22 -0.03

REA

28 0.41 -0.17 -0.07

FPI

64.68

NON-PARENT BALANCER® ANIMALS’ AVERAGE EPDS

FPI

CED

CEM

75.52

0.0

101 24

-0.25

REA

30 0.38 0.22 -0.03

FPI

74.81

REFERENCE SIRES ALUMNI 7513A ET D DLW Black • Purebred 88% • Polled • Sire BD: 2/14/2013 BW:

Adj. WW:

KCF BENNETT U271

CED

CEM

-0.2

118 30

-0.59

COV DURANGO 366A

Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Sire BD: 2/11/2013 BW: 89 Adj. WW: 712 Adj. YW: 1224

CEM

0.3

-0.57

FPI

81.12

REA

21 0.57 -0.16 -0.05

Black • Purebred 88% • Homo Polled • Sire 70 Adj. WW: 741 Adj. YW: 1255 KHR SAM SPADE 02S VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643 JDPD ASTRO 407S

BNC MISS HOJER Y045

COV MISS 278M

REA

39 0.53 0.07 -0.09

BNC AT EASE A357

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451

JRI EXTRA EXPOSURE 285L71 ET

CED

BD: 1/12/2013 BW:

JRI TOP SECRET 253M75 ET JRI MS RED DAWN 197R72

COV 669S

DLW MISS RT 338 703S ET

This AI sire won the futurity at the Denver stock show and has the rare combination of excellent calving ease, performance and carcass EPDs. He has worked well in our cowherd producing very useful cattle with good performance and eye appeal.

DLW Alumni 7513A ET

JRI POP A TOP 197T83

Adj. YW: 1238

DLW MR KINGSTON 106P

DLW MS MATRON 802U

702

KCF BENNETT S30 KCF MISS J47 M184

BNC MISS HOJER U859

FPI

CED

CEM

65.01

-2.6

10 -0.61

We saw calves by this AI sire at last year’s Golden Rule sale and knew we had made a good decision breeding some cows to him. His calving ease EPD is in the top 25% of the breed and his sons have a nice muscle pattern with excellent thickness and depth of body, a very nice combination.

REA

23 0.71 0.08 -0.05

FPI

78.87

We used this sire in our AI program and were so happy with the calves that we bought the bull. His calving ease EPD is in the top 1% of the breed and he complements that with a marbling EPD in the top 4%. Watch for more calves by this sire in future sales.

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Sire 88 Adj. WW: 899 Adj. YW:

BD: 4/12/2011 BW:

DDGR LAREDO 154R KKC MS 142P

KKC COMMANDER 51W

KKC GRAND SLAM 20F

KKC MS GRAND 64L

DDF MS COCOA 812H

CED

CEM

0.0

118 31

-0.53

REA

40 0.67 -0.07 -0.05

FPI

74.82

High-selling bull at the 2012 Kal Kota sale, this sire has worked extremely well for us. His calves are dark red, high performing and have the added advantage of passing on his marbling traits. He was the sire of the Nobleman bull. KKC Nobility 123Y

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Sire BD: 3/2/2012 BW: 82 Adj. WW: 784 Adj. YW: 1466 GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XET DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 250N2ET CED

2.7 100 144 15

CEM

DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 223M2

DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 55D2

10 -0.35

REA

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R LADY KELTON 5551

A A R TEN X 7008 S A

BDCG CITIZEN F39L ET

Hetero Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Sire 64 Adj. WW: 755 Adj. YW: 1309

BD: 2/23/2013 BW:

CTR HIGHLIGHT 066K EGL P016 ET

DCSF POST ROCK TEN PLUS ET

58 0.36 -0.28 -0.05

MRCO NEW DIRECTION 905 DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 3F2

FPI

CED

CEM

76.80

-2.7

131 32

13 -0.48

REA

44 0.55 0.21 -0.04

FPI

87.60

A Balancer son of Ten X that we purchased from Post Rock in Kansas. He has a super impressive set of EPDs and works well on both heifers and cows. His calves are very attractive and have extra depth of rib.

We love our Captain calves for their eye appeal and thickness. Captain ranks in the top 1% for both weaning weight and yearling weight. This sire is sure to add performance to your herd.

REFERENCE SIRES WOHL CALIBER Z51 LAZY TV SAM U451 K VRT Homo Black • Purebred 88% • Homo Polled • Sire Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Sire

BD: 3/21/2015 BW:

Adj. WW:

820

Adj. YW: 1205

BD: 5/2/2008

DBMP 3X WOHL WANGLERS SYLIE

WOHL CALIBER Z51

CEM

1.9

116 21

-0.53

REA

Adj. WW:

40 0.42 -0.21 -0.09

Adj. YW: 1318

WAC FULLBACK 011G VRT LAZY TV E271

FPI

CED

CEM

72.33

-0.9

102 52

10 -0.72

A thick made sire we purchased at the Golden Rule sale. He adds muscle to his calves and goes back to the Black Impact sire.

732

KHR 03N KHR 413P

VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643

WOHL SYDNEY JO Y26

CED

KHR SAM SPADE 02S

PLA BIG DOG 101Y

WOHL MISS BIG DOG A36

BW:

REA

28 0.65 -0.21 -0.11

FPI

75.11

The Sam bull has been around a long time but still provides excellent calving ease and makes awesome daughters. He was the sire of the Leverage bull and his sons will add carcass traits, eye appeal and depth of body to their progeny.

DDGR AMERICAN SNIPER 44B Black • Balancer 50% • Homo Polled • Sire 85 Adj. WW: 810 Adj. YW: 1602

BD: 3/11/2014 BW:

WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 HXC HXC ELLIE MAY MA638

HXC HXC CONQUEST 4405P

DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1

DDGR 129Z

DDGR MANDY 32S

CED

CEM

1.7

162 23

-0.30

REA

68 0.47 0.08 -0.03

FPI

89.23

American Sniper is a Conquest son of the 129Z dam that produced the Resilient bull for us last year. We sold him in the 2015 sale and used semen on him since then. He has calved easily and produced some high selling bulls for us. We were fortunate to be able to buy him back, so watch for more calves by him in next year’s sale.

DDGR American Sniper 44B

CONNEALY IN FOCUS 4925 Black • Angus • Polled • Sire

BD: 3/2/2006

BW:

Adj. WW:

Adj. YW:

SAF FOCUS OF ER MYTTY COUNTESS 906

MYTTY IN FOCUS

MILLERS BULLSEYE J373

BLACK CANA OF CONANGA 206

BLACK CRYSE OF CONANGA 204

CED

CEM

-0.7

138 25

-0.17

REA

FPI

51 0.82 0.94 -0.03 106.22

A Mytty In Focus son we have used that sires deep bodied, thick made, high performance calves that have excellent dispositions and large scrotals. Connealy In Focus 4925

MUSGRAVE AVIATOR Black • Angus • Polled • Sire 0 Adj. WW:

BD: 1/30/2012 BW:

Adj. YW:

SITZ UPWARD 307R B&B ERICA 605

KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 ALC FOREVER LADY R02S

CED

CEM

-5.3

119 28

0.03

REA

34 0.79 0.74 0.07

FPI

95.77

A very attractive, popular Angus sire that excels in calving ease. We used him to add calving ease to our herd and he added the calving ease without sacrificing performance or muscle.

Musgrave Aviator

REFERENCE SIRES HXC CONQUEST 4405P O HXC Red • Red Angus • Polled • Sire BD: 1/25/2004 BW:

Adj. WW:

Adj. YW:

WF BKT JULIAN 7526 G WF BKT MARTA 9A13 JL

WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571

BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912

HXC HXC ELLIE MAY MA638

HXC HXC 529E

CED

CEM

-6.0

0.07

REA

20 0.05 0.51 0.01

FPI

87.08

We have used the Conquest bull for a long time, and we still love his sons and daughters. With their moderate birthweights, excellent thickness, attractive look, and quiet dispositions, they are very desirable cattle in the industry. This sire has certainly stood the test of time.

HXC Conquest 4405P

All bulls have been tested with a low density genomic panel, have been sire verified, and all eligible bulls have been tested for homozygous black. Approximately 1/3 of bulls have been tested for homozygous polled. All results will be posted on our website and on supplement sheets as they become available.

... reserves a 1/3 semen interest in each bull in the offering.

How well do you really know your cows? Get to know them better through Smart Select Service. Smart Select Service is an online record management database that gives the commercial producer, regardless of breed, genetic tools generated from their cows’ records. These tools can then be used to make sound breeding decisions that will identify the cows that will increase herd productivity and profitability.

Gustin’s Diamond D will offer a voucher for $50 with the purchase of one bull or $100 with the purchase of two or more bulls toward enrolling your herd in the Smart Select program if you wish to do so.

Herd Reports: • Progeny Report • Herd Sires Report • Dam Production Report • Herd Summary Report

Genetic Tools: • Feeder Profit Index (FPI): Index for selecting progeny to perform in the feedyard and on the rail. • Stayability (ST score): Gauge the reproductive longevity of the herd.

The American Gelbvieh Association is continually working to enhance the breed in all sectors of the industry. The AGA is currently providing the “Smart Select Service” to all producers that use Gelbvieh Genetics in their herds. Ranchers provide information on their cows including breeding dates and expected calving dates of cows, and weaning information about the calves. This service will help you keep records of your cows on a yearly basis, while adding information to the breed data base nationwide. The cost is $1/head.

YEARLING BULLS KICKSTART 250E 1 DDGR Hetero Black • Balancer 38% • Homo Polled • Bull BD: 2/25/2017 BW:

Adj. WW:

A A R TEN X 7008 S A

MSH MY SEASON ET

DDGR ROSALYN 191W

Lot 1

CEM

0.2

113 33

-0.44

G A R PREDESTINED

CEM

-0.5

111 37

11 -0.34

REA

35 0.59 0.27 -0.04

CEM

-4.3

-0.13

CEM

0.3

110 31

-0.47

REA

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

FPI

70.15

ELK CK RIMFIRE 173S DDGR PRAIRIE ROSE 236T

FPI

CED

CEM

-1.6

10 -0.57

REA

10 0.34 -0.19 -0.07

FPI

64.79

DDGR 257E reads as though he should be a good heifer bull candidate. His EPDs have him in the top 10% for birthweight EPD and top 15% for calving ease. He combines his calving ease with a weaning weight of roughly 700 pounds.

DDGR SURVEILLANCE 258E

BD: 3/2/2017

Homo Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Bull BW: 71 Adj. WW: 736

KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138

MUSGRAVE AVIATOR

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DDGR 265C

Lot 6

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 CCRO BELLE OF THE BALL 1309Y

79.71

We’ve been very impressed with our Musgrave Aviator calves. DDGR 254E is out of one of the most consistent dams in our herd. This 50% balancer reads exceptionally well on his birth to growth EPD profile. At just over 10 months of age, on January 9th, he already had a scrotal measurement of 35.5 cm.

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BW: 80 Adj. WW: 699

DDGR TINA 111W

36 0.61 0.34 -0.03

REA

12 0.23 -0.01 -0.03

DDGR HOT LOTTO 257E

BD: 3/2/2017

DDGR SAPPHIRE 167P

We feel that these Conquest bulls make ideal heifer bulls. They have calving ease and birthweight numbers near the top of the breed while maintaining the performance and muscle shape breeders demand. You will also appreciate this bull’s dark red color.

RED FORTUNATE 681S

DDGR 164Z

CED

KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138

CED

DDGR HOME RUN 35W

FPI

Hetero Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Bull BD: 2/28/2017 BW: 92 Adj. WW: 665

DDGR DAWN 152W

FPI

89.37

WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 HXC HXC ELLIE MAY MA638

HXC HXC CONQUEST 4405P

DDGR HIGH TORQUE 254E

MUSGRAVE AVIATOR

Red • Balancer 50% • Homo Polled • Bull 78 Adj. WW: 683

81.25

Hybrid vigor worked its magic on this bull. This 63% balancer is just as good genetically as he is phenotypically. Visually, he is everything you want in a bull with his thickness and capacity in a well-balanced frame. He was born at 80 pounds actual birthweight and weaned off at 727 pounds. On January 9th this bull weighed 1105 and had a scrotal measurement of 40 cm.

DDGR ON COURSE 9E

DDGR 102C

DDGR MOONBEAM 161L

REA

37 0.53 0.64 -0.03

BD: 2/26/2017 BW:

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 CCRO BELLE OF THE BALL 1309Y

CED

A Ten X son, with a nice birth to growth spread. This calf is a stylish half blood that is clean in through his brisket and smooth into his shoulder and fore rib. His weaning weight was 735 pounds, and with that performance, he is still above breed average for calving ease. His mother DDGR 191W is one of our best and most consistent producers and has been a Dam of Merit for the past four years.

Black • Balancer 63% • Polled • Bull BD: 2/26/2017 BW: 80 Adj. WW: 727

DDGR MOONBEAM 57U

DDGR MISS SHADOW 92F

CED

DDGR OPPORTUNITY 252E

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

735

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R LADY KELTON 5551

DDGR BUTTERSCOTCH 230T

CED

CEM

-0.7

117 30

-0.45

REA

38 0.70 0.37 -0.01

FPI

84.73

A moderate framed, Musgrave Aviator son out of a first calf heifer. DDGR 258E is an extremely well balanced Balancer calf that reads as though he should be a nice fit for heifers. He is straight in his lines, clean is through his front end and is made right about his head and into his shoulders. Pheno-typically, a very stylish calf.

YEARLING BULLS DDGR SUPER NOVA 260E SLEEPIN’ EASY 360E 8 DDGR Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull Homo Black • Balancer 38% • Homo Polled • Bull

7 BD: 3/2/2017

BW:

Adj. WW:

725

BD: 3/2/2017

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

CEM

1.6

113 30

-0.57

REA

Adj. WW:

39 0.71 -0.12 -0.06

THUL X159 DDGR STRAWBERRY 46U

FPI

CED

CEM

71.12

-0.3

119 24

-0.42

Richie has been really excited about this dark red, KKC Nobility son. His mother is consistently a top performer in our herd. He is thick and deep, be sure to check out his growth numbers with his weaning weight and yearling weight being in the top 15% of the breed.

735

MYTTY IN FOCUS BLACK CANA OF CONANGA 206

DDGR 337Z

DDGR DAISY 150P

CED

CONNEALY IN FOCUS 4925

EGL MIGUEL R056 ET

DDGR CHERI 207T

BW:

REA

39 0.64 0.52 -0.01

FPI

92.11

You’ll appreciate this Connealy InFocus 4925 son for his depth of body. DDGR 337Z has done in outstanding job in our herd, ranking as a 2016 Dam or Merit. This low birthweight calf also ranks in the top of the breed for weaning weight and yearling weight.

CMR LARIAT 12E

BD: 3/2/2017

Homo Black • Purebred 88% • Homo Polled • Bull BW: 84 Adj. WW: 747

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 CCRO BELLE OF THE BALL 1309Y DLW ALUMNI 7513A ET

CMR 59C

CMR SUZIE 270W

CED

CEM

0.3

127 35

-0.52

REA

45 0.56 0.02 -0.07

FPI

81.91

Check out the numbers on this well-made CCRO Leverage son. His EPDs are in the top 3% of the breed for Weaning Weight and Yearling Weight. He boasts strong carcass numbers; and his dam is in the top 5% for Total Maternal as well.

Lot 9

DDGR LEGENDARY 263E

BD: 3/3/2017

Homo Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Bull BW: 94 Adj. WW: 770

KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138

MUSGRAVE AVIATOR

RED FORTUNATE 681S

DDGR TAMMY 189U

DDGR MOONBEAM 94J

CED

CEM

0.9

117 33

-0.44

REA

41 0.64 0.30 -0.02

FPI

80.46

We have been excited about this Musgrave Aviator son since birth. He’s been one of our favorite calves. A powerhouse calf that is loaded with width, depth and thickness. Check out the quarter on this calf. Genetically, he is well balanced with a moderate birth weight and and provides growth numbers that are in the top 10% of the breed. DDGR 189U is a three time Dam of Merit and in 2017 became a Dam of Distinction.

Lot 10

DDGR SCORIA 264E

BD: 3/3/2017

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BW: 82 Adj. WW: 731

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

MSH MY SEASON ET

DDGR COUNTESS 202W

DDGR BLOSSOM 119S

CED

CEM

2.1

109 30

-0.47

REA

37 0.45 -0.10 -0.05

FPI

70.45

We can’t say enough about our DDGR Noble Man sons. They offer a tremendous amount of total mass and performance. DDGR 264E is one of the darkest cherry red bulls in the sale offering. On carcass merit, he is a bull that should provide steers that do well on the rail. He is in the top 25% of the breed for Yield Grade and Marbling. His dam has been a Dam of Merit since 2013.

YEARLING BULLS OUTLAW 21E 12 DDGR Red • Balancer 50% • Homo Polled • Bull BD: 3/3/2017

BW:

Adj. WW:

HXC HXC CONQUEST 4405P

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DDGR 65C

Lot 12

CEM

-2.9

104 27

-0.33

CED

CEM

2.4

116 30

-0.44

REA

42 0.49 -0.11 -0.04

FPI

82.88

DCSF POST ROCK TEN PLUS ET DDGR MISTY 201S

FPI

CED

CEM

71.47

-1.2

106 37

10 -0.51

A thick, large framed, long bodied Noble Man son that is dark red and out of a very impressive deep bodied dam with a true brood cow look. His growth curve is impressive from birth to weaning and his weaning weight and yearling weight EPDs rank in the top 10% of the breed.

KCF BENNETT U271 DLW MS MATRON 802U

DDGR 88C

WVR 115L

Homo Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull BW: 71 Adj. WW: 763

DLW ALUMNI 7513A ET

COL COL MR 418 CK XTRA

REA

27 0.19 0.32 -0.01

DDGR SARGE 26E

BD: 3/4/2017

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

This bull has the performance to be used on cows, but has calving ease numbers and a pedigree that makes us confident he will work on heifers. Great job by a KKC Nobility first calf heifer.

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/4/2017 BW: 82 Adj. WW: 694

DDGR 94S

DDGR 218Z

CED

DDGR BUCKSHOT 268E

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

792

WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 HXC HXC ELLIE MAY MA638

REA

31 0.43 0.09 -0.06

FPI

78.85

This bull follows the pattern of his Post Rock Ten Plus dam, moderate framed with ample depth of body. He also has an excellent EPD profile, ranking in the top 20% of the breed for birth weight and CED. With his moderate 71 pound birthweight and excellent calving ease EPDs, he should work on heifers.

DDGR PLAINSMAN 27E

BD: 3/4/2017

Hetero Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BW: 78 Adj. WW: 718 VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 BNC MISS HOJER Y045

BNC AT EASE A357

DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2

DDGR 17C

DDGR 6A

CED

CEM

-1.2

-0.57

REA

24 0.53 -0.17 -0.06

FPI

68.85

We have used both the BNC At Ease sire and the Granite 200P2 sire on heifers successfully. This bull has a calving ease EPD in the top 1% of the breed and a birthweight EPD in the top 10% of the breed. Very well balanced and impressive set of EPDs on this bull.

DDGR BOLD STATEMENT 270E

BD: 3/5/2017

Homo Black • Balancer 50% • Homo Polled • Bull BW: 98 Adj. WW: 751 MYTTY IN FOCUS BLACK CANA OF CONANGA 206

CONNEALY IN FOCUS 4925

RED FORTUNATE 681S

DDGR 165W

Lot 16

DDGR DRIFTER 14S

CED

CEM

2.2

133 25

-0.39

REA

51 0.54 0.30 -0.03

FPI

86.68

An extremely well-balanced Connealy In Focus 4925 son that offers a stylish phenotype being long sided, structurally sound and is packed with muscle and thickness. His weaning weight EPD and yearling weight EPD put him in the top 1% and 2% of the breed, respectively. His dam is one of our prettiest, deepest bodied purebred females in our herd.

YEARLING BULLS DIVIDEND 28E HOUSTON 34E 17 DDGR 18 CMR Hetero Black • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Bull Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Bull BD: 3/5/2017

BW:

Adj. WW:

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

737

BD: 3/5/2017

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 CCRO BELLE OF THE BALL 1309Y

CEM

-1.8

118 33

-0.43

REA

36 0.40 -0.18 -0.04

Adj. WW:

DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2 CMR 170A

FPI

CED

CEM

76.79

0.6

100 41

10 -0.59

This bull possesses the rare combination of a birth weight EPD and weaning and yearling EPDs all in the top 10% of the breed. He also has all three indexes in the top 10%. With the consistency we have gotten with the Leverage calves, he will be a bull to watch on sale day

DDGR DAFFODIL 65P

CED

CEM

-1.9

103 23

-0.35

Hetero Black • Balancer 63% • Homo Polled • Bull BD: 3/6/2017 BW: 74 Adj. WW: 768

CEM

-0.53

REA

CEM

113 30

-0.47

34 0.53 0.12 -0.06

REA

37 0.37 0.16 -0.06

FPI

79.53

CMR BEACON 38E

Homo Black • Balancer 38% • Polled • Bull BW: 81 Adj. WW: 789 KOUPALS B&B IDENTITY MCATL FOREVER LADY 1429-138 VRT LAZY TV POWERHOUSE X554

CMR 145C

DDGR 410Z

0.3

MUSGRAVE AVIATOR

DCSF POST ROCK TEN PLUS ET

DDGR GWEN 109K

BD: 3/6/2017

KCF BENNETT U271 DLW MS MATRON 802U

FPI

80.46

TC FREEDOM 104

CED

DDGR MASTER PLAN 37E

An impressive DLW Alumni son that has growth, width and thickness. Genetically, he combines a nice package of calving ease and performance with a birthweight EPD of .3 and a yearling weight EPD of 113. His dam is wide, deep bodied, easy fleshing, and has been a top performer in our herd. She is a prime example of what we strive for in a female.

Lot 20

112 35

KCF BENNETT U271 DLW MS MATRON 802U

DDGR NAOMI 55W

REA

28 0.13 0.32 -0.03

Homo Black • Balancer 63% • Scurred • Bull BW: 81 Adj. WW: 772

DLW ALUMNI 7513A ET

DDGR ARAPAHO 273E

BD: 3/6/2017

FPI

70.78

DVE DAVIDSON MR DAKOTA 151X

-1.2

The only Profitbuilder bull in the sale, this guy continues to impress us. Starting with a moderate 68 pound birthweight, his 205 day weight was an impressive 747 pounds. Another bull that has the calving ease to be used on heifers, but also the performance to be used on cows. Look him up on sale day.

Lot 19

LJRA LSF TAKEOVER 9943W BROWN MS P707 Y6674

DDGR 279C

CED

REA

29 0.58 -0.15 -0.07

Red • Balancer 50% • Homo Polled • Bull BW: 68 Adj. WW: 747

H2R PROFITBUILDER B403

DDGR 130C

DDGR CORONA 35E

BD: 3/5/2017

DLW ALUMNI 7513A ET

This mating worked well – a Post Rock Granite 200P2 daughter bred to the extremely popular VRT Lazy TV Sam U451. He shows good calving ease numbers and maternal strength, being in the top 2% for Milk EPD and top 1% for Total Maternal.

736

KHR SAM SPADE 02S VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643

CMR CMR COURTNEY 6C

DDGR 94A

CED

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451

DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2

DDGR 18C

BW:

CMR LILY 66Z

FPI

CED

CEM

80.63

-0.5

110 32

12 -0.36

A bull with a super set of EPDs that are balanced across multiple traits. The Alumni bull has worked excellent for us on heifers while maintaining the performance and depth of body we want in our cattle. Take note of the 74# birth weight and 768# weaning weight, another example of the maternal power in these first calf heifers.

REA

35 0.54 0.24 0.01

FPI

77.50

Here’s a thick-made Musgrave Aviator son with exceptional EPDs, including performance and carcass numbers. His dam, a first-calf heifer, has a Milk EPD in the top 10% of the breed.

YEARLING BULLS 39E 23 DDGR Homo Black • Balancer 63% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/6/2017

BW:

Adj. WW:

697

A A R TEN X 7008 S A DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 223M2

DCSF POST ROCK TEN PLUS ET

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451

DDGR 27C

77A

CED

CEM

-2.9

103 38

12 -0.53

REA

27 0.59 0.31 -0.04

FPI

84.52

Another bull that we can confidently recommend for heifers, this guy started out at 63 pounds and combines calving ease on both sides of the pedigree. His CED EPD puts him in the top 2% of the breed while his WW and YW EPDs are in the top half of the breed for those traits, a very nice combination.

CMR PAYBACK 44E

BD: 3/7/2017

Black • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Bull BW: 92 Adj. WW: 768 POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2 BEE LICK MILLY ET

BEE LICK GRANITE YALE

PLA BIG DOG 101Y

CMR 89A

Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/9/2017 BW: 77 Adj. WW: 717

CEM

-0.6

104 40

12 -0.57

REA

30 0.61 -0.05 -0.06

CEM

106 29

-0.50

REA

FPI

66.44

KCF BENNETT U271 DLW MS MATRON 802U CONNEALY IN FOCUS 4925 DDGR 242A

CEM

125 29

-0.50

REA

43 0.61 0.15 -0.05

FPI

84.65

We gave our granddaughter, Lauren, the heifer that was our pick of the entire 2015 crop. She combines the genetics of the Connealy In Focus 4925 and the KKC Nobility lines, and this bull is her first calf. She did a super job, weaning him off at a 760# 205 day weight. He possesses the depth of body that his mother has and will make easy keeping progeny.

DDGR COACH 57E

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 78 Adj. WW: 755

BD: 3/12/2017 BW:

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 BNC MISS HOJER Y045

BNC AT EASE A357

DDGR HOME RUN 35W

DDGR 342A

32 0.41 -0.11 -0.06

REA

28 0.50 -0.20 -0.06

Homo Black • Balancer 63% • Polled • Bull 81 Adj. WW: 760

LWM 12T

-0.6

DDGR LANCELOT 53E

-0.1

JRI SUPER DUTY 9Y53

-0.55

POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2 BEE LICK MILLY ET

CED

Homo Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/11/2017 BW: 70 Adj. WW: 695

LWM 38B

CEM

FPI

DDGR WRANGLER 54E

BEE LICK GRANITE YALE

74.09

The Sam bull has worked well for us, providing calving ease with strong carcass numbers. This bull started out with a moderate 77 pound birth weight and has a balanced set of EPDs that will meet the needs of almost any breeder.

DDGR 39C

DDGR DDGR HERSHEY 119Z

DLW ALUMNI 7513A ET

VRT LAZY TV POWERHOUSE X554

CED

0.8

BD: 3/10/2017 BW:

KHR SAM SPADE 02S VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643

DDGR 201C

DDGR BRONCO 49E

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451

CED

If you want to add pounds to your steers, check out this moderate-framed, deep quartered, soggy Granite Yale son. His dam, part of one of our best cow families, is in the top 3% of the breed for Total Maternal and boasts a 105 Weaning Weight ratio on her first three calves.

Lot 24

CMR LORI 198X

DDGR SALLY 25P

FPI

CED

CEM

71.21

0.0

105 33

-0.59

We like the moderate framed dam of this bull. She has a lot of calving ease bred in and the num-bers on this Granite Yale son indicate he could possibly be used on heifers.

REA

32 0.54 -0.08 -0.08

FPI

73.59

This red At Ease son has an EPD profile that puts him in the top 30% of the breed for every almost every EPD. His moderate birthweight and excellent calving ease and birth weight EPDs make him an excellent choice to use on heifers. His dam was a Dam of Merit in her first year eligible.

YEARLING BULLS RAMPAGE 62E 29 DDGR Hetero Black • Purebred 88% • Homo Polled • Bull BD: 3/13/2017 BW:

103

Adj. WW:

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2

DDGR 9Y CED

CEM

3.3

126 31

-0.39

DDGR PLATINUM 63E

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/13/2017 BW: 81 Adj. WW: 781

CEM

1.0

101 32

-0.54

REA

FPI

74.40

Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull 83 Adj. WW: 690 DCSF POST ROCK ASTRONAUT 157A DDGR MANDY 32S

30 0.49 -0.22 -0.06

CTDB C-T BUFFALO HORN 0712

SGRI W936

DDGR LADY PRIMROSE 218J

CED

REA

49 0.36 -0.04 -0.05

DDGR BIG DOG 65E

DDGR INNOVATION 120C

DDGR ENFORCER 79P

DDGR CARMEL 181S

BD: 3/14/2017 BW:

JRI POP A TOP 197T83 COV 669S

COV DURANGO 366A

DDGR NAOMI 55W

The 9Y dam is a beautiful cow that has put all 5 of her bull calves in the sale and is a Dam of Merit. This bull is a larger framed, longer sided bull with loads of performance. He was one of our favorites all summer and has an attractive look with a smooth pattern.

Lot 29

807

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

SGRI T740

FPI

CED

CEM

69.12

0.0

11 -0.46

The 181S dam has had six bull calves by six different sires with an average nursing ratio of 109. This bull started with an 81 pound birthweight and weaned off at 781# without creep. If you want maternal power and uniform calves, buy this son of a dam with exceptional consistency.

REA

28 0.30 0.10 -0.05

FPI

71.79

The W936 dam has a lifetime average of 81 pound birth weight with a BW ratio of 96 and maintains an average nursing ratio of 102. The Innovation sire did a very nice job here and at Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, and adds the consistency of the 32S cow family.

DDGR ROUTE 66E ET

Black • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Bull 92 Adj. WW: 747

BD: 3/14/2017 BW:

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 CCRO BELLE OF THE BALL 1309Y MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40

DDGR MANDY 32S

DDGR MITZI 94P

CED

CEM

0.1

134 32

11 -0.44

REA

48 0.57 -0.23 -0.04

FPI

79.69

We flushed our 32S dam to the Leverage bull because both have had excellent consistency in their progeny. This bull is a larger framed, longer sided bull that has very strong growth and milk EPDs. He should have progeny that grow fast to weaning and make great females.

DDGR EMULATION 71E Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 72 Adj. WW: 727

BD: 3/15/2017 BW:

POST ROCK ASTRONAUT 157A DDGR MANDY 32S

INNOVATION 120C

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DDGR 247A

DDGR SHAMROCK 50M

CED

CEM

-2.3

106 30

-0.49

REA

29 0.56 0.08 -0.03

FPI

75.83

The 247A dam averaged 65# on her first three calves, and this moderate framed, purebred Innova-tion son has a lot of calving ease bred into him. He has an excellent profile and muscle pattern and his performance since weaning indicates that he would work either on cows or heifers at calving and wean off a set of impressive steers.

Lot 33

YEARLING BULLS JACKED UP 73E 34 DDGR Homo Black • Purebred 88% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/16/2017 BW:

Adj. WW:

787

DCSF POST ROCK ASTRONAUT 157A DDGR MANDY 32S

DDGR INNOVATION 120C

EGL TUCSON Y014 ET

LRSF ROCHELLE B86

SINK ROCHELLE

CED

CEM

1.4

102 32

10 -0.46

REA

31 0.36 -0.14 -0.05

FPI

69.52

We purchased the Rochelle female at the Golden Rule sale from Lost River Livestock and she really mated well to the Innovation sire. She has a nursing ratio of 107 on her first two calves and this guy has a very balanced EPD profile.

DDGR MURPHY 284E

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/16/2017 BW: 94 Adj. WW: 751

CEM

2.6

123 32

-0.52

REA

DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2

DDGR 2A

DDGR LADYBUG 24R

CED

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

RED FORTUNATE 681S

DDGR SHEBA 170X

Black • Purebred 88% • Polled • Bull 89 Adj. WW: 715

BD: 3/16/2017 BW:

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DDGR PENDALTON 366E

46 0.65 -0.11 -0.06

DDGR 306Y

FPI

CED

CEM

73.03

0.2

115 31

-0.47

A high performance KKC Nobility son. This calf should add pounds to your calf crop. He ranks in the top 3% of the breed for yearling weight and top 10% for weaning. His dam has a lifetime nursing ratio of 106.

REA

38 0.46 -0.14 -0.05

FPI

71.04

This black KKC Nobility son combines calving ease with performance. He is a high capacity calf that is very correct in terms of his design. He offers a lot of spring to his rib and is very shapely about his hip and hind quarter.

DDGR CONFIDENCE 80E Red • Balancer 75% • Homo Polled • Bull 86 Adj. WW: 797

BD: 3/17/2017 BW:

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 BNC MISS HOJER Y045

BNC AT EASE A357

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DDGR 420B

Lot 37

DDGR REESE 256W

CED

CEM

0.3

110 32

-0.56

REA

35 0.78 0.10 -0.04

FPI

77.76

The Nobility daughters have been great producers for us. This At Ease son had a nursing ratio of 108 with the depth of body and eye appeal we strive for. He has calving ease, growth and marbling EPDs in the top half of the breed. One of our favorites in the pen.

DDGR TITANIUM 84E

Homo Black • Purebred 88% • Homo Polled • Bull 95 Adj. WW: 785

BD: 3/18/2017 BW:

FUTURE INVSTMNT A121ET DDGR IRIS 116Z

DDGR KINGPIN 159C

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451

DDGR 23B

Lot 38

DDGR 337Z

CED

CEM

2.0

118 34

10 -0.55

REA

42 0.62 0.06 -0.07

FPI

79.07

The Kingpin bull was a high seller in our 2016 sale, going to Moe Gelbvieh of Walcott. This bull has weaning and yearling EPDs in the top 10% of the breed and a milk EPD in the top 2%. He is also one of the deepest bodied and widest topped bulls in the pen. He combines maternal and muscle in an attractive package. Herdbull quality in this calf.

YEARLING BULLS REMINGTON 368E 39 DDGR Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/18/2017 BW:

Adj. WW:

739

DCSF POST ROCK ASTRONAUT 157A DDGR MANDY 32S

DDGR INNOVATION 120C

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DDGR 154A

DDGR 94S

CED

CEM

1.3

104 28

-0.42

REA

33 0.40 0.01 -0.03

FPI

73.22

Be sure to check out this DDGR Innovation 120C son. This calf has an impressive genetic history. Innovation sold for $15,000 half interest to Golden Buckle Gelbvieh in our 2016 production sale. DDGR 368E’s mother, DDGR 154A, earned Dam of Merit status in 2017. Her calf sold to Chad Solberg for $7,500 in our 2017 production sale.

Lot 39

DDGR BENELLI 89E

Red • Purebred 94% • Scurred • Bull 88 Adj. WW: 773

BD: 3/19/2017 BW:

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR DDGR PUMPKIN SPICE 14Z BW

CEM

1.3

112 29

-0.39

Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/19/2017 BW: 80 Adj. WW: 690

CEM

1.1

102 27

-0.55

REA

31 0.40 -0.15 -0.08

CEM

-0.5

10 -0.46

CEM

103 28

11 -0.29

REA

10 0.16 -0.22 -0.04

FPI

56.63

DDGR BANDIT 94E

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 76 Adj. WW: 673

30 0.25 -0.22 -0.06

JRI POP A TOP 197T83 IVERS SOPHIA 527Z

IVERS JAKE C 10 ET

SINK FULL THROTTLE 27T

DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR SAHARA 141U

BD: 3/20/2017 BW:

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

0.2

A low birthweight Fir River Ted son. This dark red calf reads as though he might be a possible heifer bull prospect, but combines his calving ease with thickness and capacity. He offers an actual birth-weight of 81 pounds and is in the top 10% of the breed for calving ease and top 20% for birth-weight EPDs.

DCSF POST ROCK ASTRONAUT 157A DDGR MANDY 32S

DDGR LILA 75X

CED

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/20/2017 BW: 80 Adj. WW: 737

CED

FPI

69.41

GJH PATRIOT’S MINUTE MAN

FPI

DDGR LAST CHANCE 91E

DDGR DDGR MISTY 141B

SLC MASTERPLAN 512T FRL FIR RIVER WHITNEY 62W

68.87

The Caliber calves are an extremely consistent sire group. We appreciate their length and depth of body and nice dispositions. This calf combines eye appeal with a well-balanced EPD profile.

DDGR INNOVATION 120C

Red • Purebred 88% • Polled • Bull 81 Adj. WW: 679

DDGR DDGR SPICE 4Z

DDGR BLACKBIRD 33R

REA

38 0.23 -0.18 -0.05

DDGR ANGRY ORCHARD 294E

FRL FIR RIVER TED 489Y

RED FORTUNATE 681S

CED

BD: 3/19/2017 BW:

WOHL CALIBER Z51 WOHL MISS BIG DOG A36

DDGR MALIBU 130W

CED

DDGR RIGHT TIME 289E

WOHL CALIBER C36

DDGR MITZI 43X

One of the heaviest calves in the pen at the December weighing, this guy has loads of depth, just like his Minuteman dam. He weaned off with a weaning ratio of 105 and will produce a heavy set of steers.

Lot 40

GJH PATRIOT’S MINUTE MAN

DDGR SUPERSTAR 73J

FPI

CED

CEM

67.22

0.6

-0.54

An Innovation son that goes back to the 141U dam who was a dam of merit 3 years running and was the dam of the DDGR Yukon bull that we sold to Prairie Hills Gelbvieh. With the 32S dam and the 141U dam both in his pedigree, this bull should pass on excellent maternal traits.

REA

21 0.38 -0.18 -0.06

FPI

62.26

A low birth weight son of the Ivers Jake sire and the 245W cow, who is the dam of our DDGR Nobleman herdsire. He has an attractive look with plenty of muscle expression and has really come on since weaning. He is one of the fastest gainers in the pen.

YEARLING BULLS HEARTBREAKER 96E BREWSTER 298E 45 DDGR 46 DDGR Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull Hetero Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/20/2017 BW:

Adj. WW:

755

BD: 3/20/2017 BW:

KHR SAM SPADE 02S VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451

JKGF W95

DDGR 130Y BW

CEM

0.5

11 -0.65

REA

28 0.67 0.01 -0.08

WOHL CALIBER C36

CEM

1.4

101 26

-0.57

CEM

107 31

-0.56

REA

33 0.51 -0.32 -0.07

CEM

0.9

118 28

-0.35

CEM

-0.50

REA

26 0.49 -0.04 -0.04

CEM

-0.4

-0.56

CEM

128 26

12 -0.40

REA

25 0.35 -0.16 -0.08

FPI

69.26

DDGR BEEF BUILDER 301E Hetero Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 103 Adj. WW: 801

BD: 3/23/2017 BW:

WOHL CALIBER Z51 WOHL MISS BIG DOG A36

WOHL CALIBER C36

OOO U823

DDGR ARIANNA 162X

47 0.51 0.56 -0.03

A low birthweight Future Investment son that has a great deal of calving ease. Even with the calving ease, he offers a lot of shape to his rib and provides a deep and shapely rear quarter. His dam is a moderate framed female that is clean fronted and very feminine in her design.

DDGR CENTERFOLD 49P

1.3

DDGR 167Y

CED

THUL X159

FPI

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R LADY KELTON 5551

CED

FPI

72.54

JKGF FUTURE INVESTMENT X037 JKGF BLARA ET

69.49

Homo Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/22/2017 BW: 101 Adj. WW: 811

DDGR 239A

Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 65 Adj. WW: 744

DDGR 140B

DDGR 108E

A A R TEN X 7008 S A

DDGR OUTBACK 374E

JKGF FUTURE INVSTMNT A121ET

A deep bodied Ivers Jake son. This calf features both low birthweight and a strong milk EPD. His mother DDGR 92A earned Dam of Merit status in 2017.

REA

41 0.22 -0.13 -0.04

BD: 3/21/2017 BW:

DDGR 102N

-0.1

If you want the performance of our Nobleman sire in a dark red package, this twin calf may be the answer. He’s deep-sided with strong performance numbers, being in the top 10% for Weaning Weight and Yearling Weight.

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

CRAN MISS PRIMO N342

CED

JRI POP A TOP 197T83 IFG IVERS SOPHIA 527Z

CED

RAB BIEBER BOONE 10696

FPI

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/21/2017 BW: 85 Adj. WW: 742

DDGR 92A

FPI

65.37

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

67.07

DDGR SMOKEY 373E

IFG IVERS JAKE C 10 ET

Red • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull 70 Adj. WW: 748

CMR 211Y

Here is an opportunity to buy a low birthweight son of the Nobility sire. With a weaning weight of 770 and the genetics of the 62R dam our most consistent red female, we feel confident in his ability to produce market topping steers and excellent replacement heifers.

CMR NORTHERN LIGHTS 107E

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

DDGR COOKIE 62R

0.5

REA

31 0.45 -0.29 -0.08

BD: 3/21/2017 BW:

CIRS DECADE 278U2

A Caliber son that combines thickness and spring of rib in a moderate frame. His dam is a moderate framed easy fleshing cow that has done very well for us. She has been a Dam of Merit since 2015 and has a lifetime nursing ratio of 103.

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

CED

DDGR AMBER 71S

CED

Red • Purebred 94% • Scurred • Bull BD: 3/21/2017 BW: 84 Adj. WW: 770

DDGR 43A

RED FORTUNATE 681S

FPI

DDGR ROCKSTAR 101E

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

688

WOHL CALIBER Z51 WOHL MISS BIG DOG A36

76.96

The 130Y female had a Sam daughter as a first calf heifer that was a high seller at the Golden Rule sale and has gone on to be a donor dam. Her lifetime nursing ratio of 107 is impressive and you will want to keep all this bull’s daughters as they should be very maternal.

Adj. WW:

DDGR QUEEN OF SPADES 190W

DDGR CAROLINE 6U

CED

DDGR SUNNY 113S

FPI

CED

CEM

92.92

4.7

131 23

-0.49

A very high performance son of the Ten X bull that weaned off over 800# without creep. Even with his strong performance numbers, he has a calving ease EPD in the top 35% of the breed. Add carcass traits as his marbling EPD is in the top 5% of the breed.

REA

53 0.47 -0.32 -0.08

FPI

70.91

DDGR 301E will be a bull that will put more dollars in your pocket with added pounds on his steer calves. He is a high performance Caliber son out of a very consistent, strong producing dam. This bull ranks in the top 1% of the breed for weaning weight and top 1% for yearling weight. Compositionally, he will put more lean pounds of beef on the rail being in the top 1% for carcass weight and top 15% for yield grade.

YEARLING BULLS JAKE 307E 53 DDGR Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/24/2017 BW:

Adj. WW:

JKGF FUTURE INVSTMNT A121ET

706

JKGF FUTURE INVESTMENT X037 JKGF BLARA ET ELK CK RIMFIRE 173S

DDGR FOXY LADY 235W

DDGR QUEENIE 8N

CED

CEM

2.1

103 24

10 -0.57

REA

33 0.33 -0.21 -0.10

FPI

66.75

You’ll appreciate this calf for this balanced EPD profile and his strong genetic base. His dam is an awesome brood cow in the herd, with lots of depth and width.

DDGR LONE STAR 116E

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/24/2017 BW: 87 Adj. WW: 764 DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XET DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 250N2ET

CEM

2.1

103 25

11 -0.32

REA

HJS HOLDEN TOP NOTCH 011 KRT LAZY TV MS RIP M454

VRT LAZY TV NOTCH A781 DDGR DDGR GOLDEN TICKET 79Z

DDGR MOONBEAM 161L

CED

Red • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull 89 Adj. WW: 761

BD: 3/24/2017 BW:

MSH MY SEASON ET

DDGR SIERRA 145T

DDGR JACK DANIELS 118E

33 0.34 -0.28 -0.06

JDPD ASTRO 407S DDGR NAOMI 34P

FPI

CED

CEM

64.47

0.3

103 27

-0.46

A Captain son whose dam makes consistent quality calves. She has had 5 male calves, all of which made the bull pen. This guy follows the pattern and has strong performance.

REA

31 0.41 0.10 -0.04

FPI

72.48

Our Astro females are consistently attractive and big bodied and the 79Z female definitely passed this on to her son. A very nice son of the Notch sire that was the high selling bull at Thorstenson’s 2015 sale.

CMR PROTEGE 121E ET

Red • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Bull 94 Adj. WW: 780

BD: 3/25/2017 BW:

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40

DDGR MANDY 32S CED

CEM

2.1

139 28

10 -0.39

DDGR EASY MONEY 122E

Red • Purebred 94% • Scurred • Bull BD: 3/25/2017 BW: 82 Adj. WW: 782

CEM

2.0

118 27

-0.43

REA

FPI

80.67

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 81 Adj. WW: 724

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

42 0.25 -0.18 -0.07

DVE DAVIDSON MR DAKOTA 151X

DDGR 427B

DDGR BROWN SUGAR 54S

CED

REA

54 0.43 -0.12 -0.05

DDGR KINGPIN 312E

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

DVE DAVIDSON MR DAKOTA 151X

DDGR DDGR DAISY 103A

BD: 3/25/2017 BW:

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

Phenotypically correct and genotypically outstanding. He’s the result of mating arguably the best cow we ever raised with the best bull we ever raised. This IVF calf has performance numbers that are off the charts to go with his great eye appeal. Selling ½ possession and ½ semen interest, with the buyer having possession the first year, the seller the second year and alternating years after that.

Lot 56

DDGR MITZI 94P

DDGR WANDA 177W

FPI

CED

CEM

70.13

2.3

120 32

-0.49

A low birth weight, long bodied son of the Nobleman sire that weaned off with a nursing ratio of 106. He has the performance and eye appeal of the Nobleman calves and will make a great herdsire.

REA

44 0.51 -0.09 -0.06

FPI

72.03

A high performing DDGR Noble Man son who balances growth with a moderate birthweight. We appreciate the consistent thickness and width of the Noble Man sons.

YEARLING BULLS DUKE 382E 59 DDGR Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/25/2017 BW:

Adj. WW:

FRL FIR RIVER TED 489Y

SINK FULL THROTTLE 27T

DDGR DDGR SALSA 96Z

... reserves a 1/3 semen interest in each bull in the offering.

746

SLC MASTERPLAN 512T FRL FIR RIVER WHITNEY 62W DDGR LILY 45U

CED

CEM

2.4

-0.49

REA

24 0.34 -0.12 -0.05

FPI

62.21

A deep bodied soggy Fir River Ted son. He has stood out in the pasture all summer long with his deep rib and natural width. His mother DDGR 96Z is a Dam of Merit.

DDGR LEGACY 126E Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 91 Adj. WW: 814

BD: 3/26/2017 BW:

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

SINK FULL THROTTLE 27T

DDGR 159Z

Lot 60

VRT LAZY TV POWERHOUSE X554 DDGR TANYA 122W

CEM

2.4

129 23

11 -0.41

REA

49 0.41 -0.31 -0.05

CEM

117 27

-0.52

REA

41 0.46 -0.20 -0.07

FPI

71.40

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 87 Adj. WW: 692

SLC MASTERPLAN 512T FRL FIR RIVER WHITNEY 62W BTI 2134P DDGR RUBY 39P

CEM

-0.53

REA

17 0.37 -0.29 -0.05

FPI

56.35

A nicely balanced Fir River Ted son who is out of a moderate framed, deep bodied dam. The Fir River Ted calves are clean fronted, straight in their lines and carry plenty of style and eye appeal.

CMR SENSATION 130E Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 69 Adj. WW: 694

BD: 3/27/2017 BW:

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DCH HILLE U145 UPPERCUT

CMR 13A

43 0.44 -0.12 -0.08

DDGR INTEGRA 314E

0.5

DDGR SHANIA 178S

-0.51

MKT S#10

2.9

CED

JKGF FUTURE INVESTMENT X037 JKGF BLARA ET

CEM

FPI

Hetero Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull 99 Adj. WW: 753

CED

DDGR ANNIE 117T

BD: 3/26/2017 BW:

DDGR TANYA 122W

116 30

FRL FIR RIVER TED 489Y

DDGR SMOKIN’ MIRRORS 318E

JKGF FUTURE INVSTMNT A121ET

68.96

The 98Z female has been a great producer for us with a lifetime nursing ratio of 107 and yearling ratio of 106. Add to that the performance of the Post Rock Captain sire and this calf will add performance to his progeny.

2.3

BD: 3/26/2017 BW:

GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XET DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 250N2ET

CED

Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/26/2017 BW: 94 Adj. WW: 768

DDGR DDGR PEBBLES 98Z

CED

One of our top Nobleman bulls that weaned off over 800# without creep. Check out the width of top on this calf. One of the heaviest calves at the December weighing and he just keeps getting better.

DDGR FOOTLOOSE 129E

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

CRAN MISS PRIMO N342

DCH HILLE Y140

FPI

CED

CEM

70.72

-0.4

106 35

-0.49

A large framed, impressive Future Investment son with growth and performance. He’s backed by a strong cow family in DDGR 122W. Her son sold for $8000 at our 2017 production sale. She has been a Dam of Merit for the past three years.

REA

32 0.38 -0.18 -0.06

FPI

69.48

Here’s a nicely made KKC Nobility son that boasts calving ease EPDs in the top 20% of the breed with performance EPDs also in the top 20% of the breed, a very nice combination when you are deciding which cows to mate him with.

YEARLING BULLS MOONSHINE 133E ROD 137E 65 DDGR 66 HOT Hetero Black • Balancer 75% • Scurred • Bull Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/28/2017 BW:

Adj. WW:

791

BD: 3/29/17

CONNEALY CAVALRY 1149 KRT LAZY TV MS BOO BOO Z587

VRT LAZY TV CALVARY B067

CEM

2.7

105 28

-0.48

REA

35 0.55 0.22 -0.04

CEM

1.9

121 28

-0.43

CEM

125 28

-0.30

REA

47 0.27 0.07 -0.02

TPLR ROUSE CHATEAU S37 DDGR MILLIE 73T

FPI

CED

CEM

1.3

112 29

-0.50

CEM

107 24

-0.33

REA

37 0.11 0.05 -0.04

CED

CEM

2.3

120 32

-0.55

CEM

113 31

-0.53

REA

41 0.58 -0.22 -0.06

FPI

76.55

GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XET DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 250N2ET MSH MY SEASON ET

DDGR FAITH 127X

DDGR MANDY 32S

3.6

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BW: 85 Adj. WW: 697

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

POST ROCK SILVER 233U1

REA

44 0.62 0.05 -0.07

DDGR FLETCHER 166E

BD: 4/2/2017

BLACK MAC Z13 DAVIDSON ROMANCE 127Z

CED

This bull has extremely impressive growth numbers, ranking in the top 4% of the breed for yearling weight. He’s also in the top 4% for total maternal.

Red • Purebred 94% • Homo Polled • Bull BD: 4/1/2017 BW: 98 Adj. WW: 731

DDGR 129Z

DDGR 200Y

FPI

DDGR PROFIT POTENTIAL 331E

DAVIDSON THUMBS UP 91B

FPI

75.46

KHR 08W

72.61

This Balancer bull weaned off at a 205 day weight of 786 without creep. He is coming on strong since weaning, and is out of a beautiful Angus-based Iron Mountain foundation dam.

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

DDGR 49A BW

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BW: 101 Adj. WW: 761

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

77A

3.0

REA

38 0.64 0.10 -0.04

DDGR CINCH 398E

BD: 4/9/2017

DDGR NAVAHO 188X DVE DAVIDSON MS JULIO 38P

This KKC Nobility son combines a moderate birthweight with strong growth EPD’s. His mother is a deep bodied, extremely feminine female.

Homo Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/30/2017 BW: 92 Adj. WW: 786

CED

FPI

72.38

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

76.91

DDGR CROSSBOW 144E

DVE DAVIDSON NATURAL 37Z

Red • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull 84 Adj. WW: 751

DDGR REESE 256W

For those preferring Balancer genetics, here we have an attractive, high performance bull sired by the Nobleman bull. The Nobleman calves are consistent in their eye appeal, extra length of body and strong performance.

DDGR HIGH STANDARD 323E

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

DDGR SAHARA 196W

2.4

REA

43 0.43 -0.21 -0.04

BD: 3/29/2017 BW:

RAB BIEBER BOONE 10696

The 40A cow is one of our most attractive, deep sided cows, and earned Dam of Merit status in her first year eligible. She has had 2 bull calves with an average birth weight of 86# and 205 day weight of 789# without creep. Combine that with the power and consistency of the Nobleman sire to make eye appealing, heavy steers.

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

CED

DDGR SNOWFLAKES 58S

CED

Red • Balancer 63% • Polled • Bull BD: 3/29/2017 BW: 92 Adj. WW: 772

DDGR 192Z

DDGR HIGH IMPACT 40X

FPI

DDGR SONIC 140E

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

784

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGRHOPE 245W

77.87

A deep sided Balancer out of a highly productive My Season daughter. The 234X dam has a lifetime weaning ratio of 108.

Adj. WW:

DDGR 40A

DDGR 92S

CED

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

MSH MY SEASON ET

DDGR GRACE 234X

BW:

DDGR COUNTESS 66R

FPI

CED

CEM

67.05

1.7

102 29

-0.30

This calf has come on strong since weaning. He’s wide and thick. We can’t say enough about this cow family. DDGR 129Z has been a Dam of Merit for years. Her calf DDGR Resilient was the high seller in our 2017 sale. DDGR 129Z goes back to the DDGR 32S cow family, which has been the most influential cow family in our herd.

REA

32 0.28 -0.24 -0.06

FPI

63.98

A low birthweight son of the Captain bull, this guy’s dam has an lifetime nursing ratio of 106 and a milk EPD in the top 2% of the breed. Use him to add maternal to your next calf crop.

YEARLING BULLS HOUDINI 170E 74 DDGR Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BD: 4/2/2017

BW:

Adj. WW:

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

EGL MIGUEL R056 ET

DDGR FOXY LADY 223U

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DDGR BELLE 42P

CED

CEM

1.3

116 28

-0.57

CEM

-0.7

-0.32

CEM

0.2

121 25

12 -0.47

REA

CED

CEM

2.1

116 32

-0.45

CEM

102 29

-0.55

REA

41 0.45 -0.11 -0.05

FPI

72.51

DDGR BELTRAMI 339E

Homo Black • Balancer 63% • Polled • Bull 98 Adj. WW: 763 WOHL CALIBER Z51 WOHL MISS BIG DOG A36

WOHL CALIBER C36

TC FREEDOM 104

DDGR FOXY ROXY 40T

DDGR BUTTERCUP 159R

0.3

BD: 4/10/2017 BW:

LWM 105T

FPI

71.64

The 118U cow is a Dam of Merit that has had 4 bull calves with an average birth weight of 83# and an average weaning weight of 762. Another female that has a lot of maternal and is consistently strong in her progeny.

HJS HOLDEN TOP NOTCH 011 KRT LAZY TV MS RIP M454

CED

DDGR TAFFY 155S

FPI

Red • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull BD: 4/7/2017 BW: 95 Adj. WW: 773

DDGR 138Y

KALA KALINA SABLE 6021S

69.77

DDGR FIRESTORM 197E

VRT LAZY TV NOTCH A781

REA

41 0.49 -0.26 -0.05

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR CARMEL CRUNCH 118U FT

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BW: 95 Adj. WW: 838

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

22 0.30 -0.06 -0.05

DDGR CAPTAIN MORGAN 189E

BD: 4/5/2017

This Ivers Jake C 10 ET son should work on heifers, with calving ease on both the top and bottom of his pedigree… yet he still has good depth and overall thickness.

CMR 211Y

CED

DDGR SABRINA 182P

The 84Z cow is now a Dam of Merit and is becoming one of our top females. She combines low birth weights with high performance, heavy muscled calves. Her lifetime indexes are 90 for birth and 107 for weaning and yearling. Her first calf went to a purebred operation and last year she had an outstanding Resource Balancer bull.

Red • Purebred 88% • Polled • Bull BD: 4/5/2017 BW: 83 Adj. WW: 772

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

FPI

70.95

GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XET DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 250N2ET

CED

CMR ECLIPSE 186E

CMR CMR BEAUTY 67B

VRT LAZY TV POWERHOUSE X554

DDGR DDGR ONYX 84Z

JRI POP A TOP 197T83 IFG IVERS SOPHIA 527Z

Homo Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Bull BW: 75 Adj. WW: 787

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

IFG IVERS JAKE C 10 ET

REA

40 0.63 -0.19 -0.07

DDGR WINGMAN 173E

BD: 4/2/2017

A low birthweight son of the Nobility sire. We are very impressed with the daughters of that sire and the Miguel sire on the bottom side of the pedigree always added muscle dimension and eye appeal. This bull should work equally well producing quality steers or replacement heifers.

Lot 75 with his dam

728

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

31 0.54 -0.01 -0.06

DDGR SHANIA 198N

FPI

CED

CEM

70.81

2.0

109 25

-0.49

This Balancer by the Notch sire had a 205 day weight of 773. He has a wide top and has been one of the fastest gainers since weaning.

REA

37 0.27 -0.03 -0.08

FPI

72.49

This is an extremely square, wide topped deep bodied bull calf. He goes back to DDGR Foxy Roxy 40T, who is one of the deepest bodied, most powerful, prettiest cows in the herd. She also has the best disposition. You can pet her in the pasture and you can certainly pet her calf in the bull pen. She has a lifetime nursing ratio of 105.

YEARLING BULLS 80

DDGR INTEGRITY 203E

Homo Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull BD: 4/11/2017 BW: 101 Adj. WW: 825

CEM

3.6

120 25

-0.40

REA

46 0.51 0.19 -0.03

FPI

78.82

This bull’s Iron Mountain dam did a great job with him, weaning him off at 825# without creep. He went on to being one of the heaviest calves at the December weighing at over 1000# for an April calf.

CEM

2.0

133 26

-0.40

DDGR 203Y

CEM

0.4

113 31

-0.44

REA

FPI

78.25

CMR ANCHORMAN 225E Red • Purebred 88% • Polled • Bull 83 Adj. WW: 788

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

DCHD GLDN BKL 030W WINCHESTER

REA

51 0.56 -0.03 -0.03

BD: 4/26/2017 BW:

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

CED

If you want consistency, the 20Y dam has had 5 calves all being bulls and all making the grade to be in the bull sale. This Nobleman son has extra length of body and has weaning and yearling EPDs in the top 5% of the breed.

Red • Purebred 88% • Polled • Bull BD: 4/23/2017 BW: 80 Adj. WW: 809

DDGR 18A

DDGR LADYBIRD 83W

CED

DDGR THUMBS UP 223E

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

B C MATRIX 4132

DDGR 20Y

DDGR SWEET PEA 219X

CED

KKC NOBILITY 123Y DDGR HOPE 245W

DDGR NOBLE MAN 79B

S A V IRON MOUNTAIN 8066

DDGR 116A

Hetero Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Bull 86 Adj. WW: 753

BD: 4/11/2017 BW:

CRAN DREAM ON Y054 TLKG XTACY

CKS MR DREAM C11

DDGR SPACE COWBOY 207E

37 0.36 -0.21 -0.05

DCHD GLDN BKL 030W WINCHESTER

CMR 15A

CMR 211Y

FPI

CED

CEM

71.04

1.4

120 30

-0.44

This guy started at 80 pounds and weaned at an impressive 809 pounds. This is the 3rd bull in a row for the 18A dam, and they have averaged 74 pounds at birth and 762 at weaning. Despite his younger age, you will want to check him out on sale day.

REA

42 0.33 -0.24 -0.06

FPI

71.20

Very good potential in this Nobleman son, with performance on the top side of the pedigree and calving ease on the bottom side. His dam has a weaning weight ratio of 107 on three calves.

EPD DEFINITIONS Listed below are the definitions of American Gelbvieh Association EPDs and the units in which they are published. The EPDs with an asterisk (*) next to the name are available to members only.

MATERNAL TRAITS Calving ease direct (CE): Percent of unassisted births of a bull’s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease. This EPD can be vital to a rancher looking to decrease the amount of calves pulled in his herd. Milk (Milk): The genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight. Calving ease maternal (CEM): Represented as percent of unassisted births in a sire’s first-calving daughters. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease. This EPD is important to a rancher’s bottom line because it predicts which animals produce daughters with a genetic pre-disposition to calve unassisted as heifers.

GROWTH TRAITS Birth weight (BW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight of the calf. Weaning weight (WW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for weaning weight (adjusted to age of dam and a standard 205 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning. Yearling weight (YW): Predicts the expected difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to a standard 365 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to yearling.

CARCASS TRAITS Yield grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score, which is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio.

Carcass weight (CW): Differences in pounds of hot carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age endpoint. Ribeye area (REA): Differences in ribeye area in inches between the 12th and 13th rib. Greater ribeye areas are preferable. Marbling (MB): Predicts the differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye as expressed in marbling score units. Greater marbling numbers are preferable and are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades. Fat (FT): Differences for fat thickness, in inches, for a carcass over the 12th rib, smaller numbers of fat thickness are preferable as excess fat can be detrimental to yield grade.

WHAT IS AN INDEX? Indexes are tools that allow you to select for several EPDs at once, making selections more efficient than selecting on one trait at a time. Indexes weigh traits based on their importance to a producer’s bottom line by using a trait’s economic and genetic value. Indexes are a good way to put selection emphasis on traits that are economically relevant. Total maternal (TM): An index that combines growth and milk information as a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughters. As an index, this value is not reported with an accompanying accuracy. A greater TM value means a mother that returns comparatively higher weaning weights on her calves. TM Index = MK EPD + ½ WW EPD. Feeder profit index (FPI): An economic selection index designed to aid producers in selecting sires whose progeny will perform in the feedlot and are sold on grade and yield. Well ranking sires for FPI have higher marbling and carcass weight than their contemporaries. As a terminal index, little emphasis is put on maternal traits such as stayability and calving ease. 23

BRED HEIFERS DIVA 22D ANNA 33D 84 DDGR 85 DDGR Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Heifer Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Heifer BD: 3/4/2016

BW:

Adj. WW:

567

BD: 3/8/2016

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 HAPPY DELL OF CONANGA 262

CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER 746

CEM

0.1

108 26

0.06

REA

34 0.11 0.31 -0.01

Adj. WW:

THUL X159 DDGR LEAH 67X

FPI

CED

CEM

79.04

-0.9

118 27

0.02

We used the Right Answer bull to keep the calving ease and muscle pattern like the Final Answer sire had done for us earlier. This heifer has a calving ease EPD in the top 20% and weaning and yearling EPDs in the top 25%. Add the Black Impact genetics of her dam and we have a female with unlimited potential. Due March 5 with a heifer calf by the CCRO Leverage sire.

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

CEM

138 26

-0.25

REA

CEM

2.7

135 21

-0.23

REA

54 0.51 -0.10 -0.04

FPI

72.81

DDGR SALLY 70D

Black • Balancer 50% • Polled • Heifer 66 Adj. WW: 640

55 0.45 -0.02 -0.05

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 HAPPY DELL OF CONANGA 262 VRT LAZY TV POWERHOUSE X554

DDGR 218A

DGSC DGSC 25Z

CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER 746

DGSC DGSC VALUE ADDED 12Z

CED

BD: 3/14/2016 BW:

HXC HXC CONQUEST 4405P DDGR 129Z

3.4

DDGR UPBEAT 200U

Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Heifer BD: 3/11/2016 BW: 85 Adj. WW: 674

FPI

81.87

You have to appreciate this high performance heifer that ranks in the top 1% of the breed for yearling weight. She is a feminine female with length of body and stretch. She’s due April 10th with a DDGR American Sniper 44B calf.

CMR DOLLY 52D

CED

HXC HXC CONQUEST 4405P DDGR 129Z

DDGR 421B

CMR CMR BELLE 15B

Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Heifer BW: 78 Adj. WW: 582

DDGR AMERICAN SNIPER 44B

REA

38 0.30 0.22 -0.01

DDGR DRAMA QUEEN 282D

BD: 3/8/2016

Another Right Answer daughter whose dam has excellent ratios on her first 2 calves, with BW ratio of 92, WW of 106 and YW of 105. She has calving ease bred in without sacrificing performance and will add the maternal strength of her young dam. Due April 8 with a calf by the BNC At Ease A357 sire.

An Mytty In Focus 4925 daughter

703

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DDGR 238A

DDGR 176Z

CED

CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER 746

HYEK BLACK IMPACT 3960N

DDGR 51B

BW:

DDGR TAMMY 189U

FPI

CED

CEM

77.42

-1.5

120 33

0.10

Lots of performance in this American Sniper daughter, with a Total Maternal EPD in the top 3% of the breed. AI’d to JOB 53B Choco for a March 5th bull calf.

REA

40 0.08 0.28 0.00

FPI

80.71

This Balancer Right Answer daughter excels in her calving ease, growth and milk EPDs. Her granddam is a Dam of Merit and her young dam is on track to be as well. Due March 16 with a bull calf by the Flying H Grand Slam 128D sire.

DDGR SPRITZER 82D

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer 71 Adj. WW: 659

BD: 3/15/2016 BW:

DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2 JMDS Y6

DDGR ALL IN 1A

JKGF W95

DDGR 191Z

Flying H Grand Slam 128D, service sire

DDGR SHANIA 198N

CED

CEM

0.3

10 -0.34

REA

25 0.32 -0.15 -0.06

FPI

65.91

A low birthweight daughter of the All In sire we raised here that still weaned off with a 103 nursing ratio. We have a lot of confidence in the maternal traits of our herd and her milk EPD puts her in the top 5% of the breed. She is due on April 3 with a calf by the Flying H Grand Slam 128D sire that was in the top 3 in the 2017 purebred bull futurity.

BRED HEIFERS VODKA TONIC 110D HOT MESS 123D 90 DDGR 91 DDGR Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Heifer Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer BD: 3/20/2016 BW:

Adj. WW:

675

BD: 3/21/2016 BW:

A A R TEN X 7008 S A DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 223M2

DCSF POST ROCK TEN PLUS ET

CEM

-1.8

108 33

10 -0.31

REA

32 0.32 0.01 -0.05

FPI

CED

CEM

0.1

109 26

-0.37

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer BD: 3/22/2016 BW: 68 Adj. WW: 547

CEM

-1.2

-0.48

REA

FPI

70.93

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer 79 Adj. WW: 667

DDGR NAVAHO 188X DVE DAVIDSON MS JULIO 38P OOO U823

DDGR 65Y

DDGR CENTERFOLD 49P

DDGR ROSEBUD 130D

DVE DAVIDSON NATURAL 37Z

ELK CK RIMFIRE 173S

CED

REA

35 0.40 -0.12 -0.08

BD: 3/23/2016 BW:

PHG BLACK MAC Z13 DVE DAVIDSON ROMANCE 127Z

DDGR 285W

The Future Investment sire we purchased from J & K Gelbvieh had excellent carcass EPDs and passed them on to this female, with her CW and MB EPDs in the top 30% of the breed. She is due April 6 to the BNC At Ease A357 sire.

DDGR MOCHA 293D

DVE DAVIDSON THUMBS UP 91B

DDGR 306Y

77.35

The Post Rock Ten Plus sire left us with a very nice set of females and this one looks the part. If you like females with an exceptional birth to growth spread, here she is. She has a BW ratio of 88 and a WW ratio of 106 and the EPD profile to back those numbers up. She is due on April 18 with a calf by the DDGR Sniper 44B sire.

656

JKGF FUTURE INVESTMENT X037 JKGF BLARA ET DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2

DDGR 2A

DDGR 158Y

CED

Adj. WW:

JKGF FUTURE INVSTMNT A121ET

DVE DAVIDSON NATURAL 37Z

DDGR 115B

0.34 -0.13 -0.08

DDGR SABRINA 180T

FPI

CED

CEM

58.52

1.0

-0.34

A low birthweight, high calving ease heifer. Her calving ease maternal is in the top 10% of the breed. Her Dam DDGR 285W has done an outstanding job in our herd. It was hard for us to part with this female, but we think she will do a great job. She is due March 5th with an AI bull calf sired by DDGR American Sniper 44B.

REA

23 0.23 -0.14 -0.07

FPI

66.29

This purebred female goes back to the Navaho bull we sold to Davidsons in Canada. Her EPD profile is nicely balanced, giving the buyer many different breeding options. We chose to AI her to the JOB 53B Choco sire and she is due with a heifer calf on March 8.

CMR DELLA 135D

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer 84 Adj. WW: 706

BD: 3/24/2016 BW:

DDGR NAVAHO 188X DVE DAVIDSON MS JULIO 38P

DVE DAVIDSON NATURAL 37Z

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DDGR 277A

Red • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer BD: 3/25/2016 BW: 81 Adj. WW: 666

CEM

1.8

-0.41

REA

CEM

110 32

-0.30

REA

37 0.32 -0.08 -0.07

FPI

70.95

DDGR JASMINE 393D

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer 76 Adj. WW: 689 DCSF POST ROCK GRANITE 200P2 JMDS Y6

10 0.38 -0.17 -0.05

JKGF W95

DDGR 303A

DDGR ANGEL 202R

DDGR ALL IN 1A

DVE DAVIDSON MR DAKOTA 151X

CED

3.0

BD: 3/25/2016 BW:

JRI HOT TOPIC 282X21 RHGF MISS MAX 33T

DDGR 166B

DDGR BELLE 141D

RHGF RHGF 11Z

CED

With a weaning weight ratio of 110, this female has potential to be a great performer. She has a Total Maternal EPD in the top 5% of the breed, and her dam’s Total Maternal is in the top 10%. She’s AI bred to Innovation for a March 5th bull calf.

DDGR Innovation 120C. service sire

CMR TYRA 52T

DDGR BLOSSOM 119S

FPI

CED

CEM

54.92

1.8

-0.40

Out of a first calf heifer, this female goes back to the 202R female, who was a dam of merit and the granddam of our top Golden Rule sale entry this year. She is Due March 8 with an AI calf by the Schuler Rebel Red Angus sire.

REA

31 0.53 -0.27 -0.07

FPI

63.98

This All In daughter is stacked with calving ease, has a low birthweight and ranks in the top 5% of the breed for total maternal. Her dam has a weaning weight of 106. She should make a great mama cow. She is carrying an AI DDGR American Sniper 44B bull calf and due March 5th.

BRED HEIFERS MULAN 308B MOSCATO 314D 97 DDGR 98 DDGR Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Heifer Black • Balancer 63% • Polled • Heifer BD: 3/28/2016 BW:

Adj. WW:

608

BD: 3/29/2016 BW:

KKC COMMANDER 51W KKC MS GRAND 64L

KKC NOBILITY 123Y

CEM

2.1

100 33

-0.34

REA

31 0.56 0.26 -0.04

FPI

CED

CEM

-0.2

-0.42

100

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer BD: 4/3/2016 BW: 76 Adj. WW: 635

CED

CEM

1.1

-0.43

REA

0.36 -0.20 -0.07

FPI

57.50

SLC MASTERPLAN 512T FRL FIR RIVER WHITNEY 62W SEGA PUNCHLINE 203P

DDGR SUNNY 171U

DDGR WYNONA 58M

Red • Purebred 88% • Polled • Heifer BW: 90 Adj. WW: 679

FRL FIR RIVER TED 489Y

MSH MY SEASON ET

DDGR LADYBIRD 83W

DDGR APOTHIC RED 186D

BD: 4/4/2016

PHG BLACK MAC Z13 DVE DAVIDSON ROMANCE 127Z

REA

0.39 0.03 -0.04

This high milk EPD female is going to make a nice moderate framed cow. She’s a very feminine female with plenty of depth of body. She’s due March 5th with an AI heifer calf sired by DDGR American Sniper 44B.

DDGR CHARDONNAY 333D

DVE DAVIDSON THUMBS UP 91B

DDGR MISS SHADOW 92F

72.03

We love our KKC Nobility daughters. They come loaded with maternal power, are feminine and possess above average depth of body. She’s due March 22 with a heifer calf sired by FHG Grand Slam 128D ET.

595

PHG BLACK MAC Z13 DVE DAVIDSON ROMANCE 127Z TPLR ROUSE CHATEAU S37

DDGR JEWEL 71X

DDGR 203R

CED

Adj. WW:

DVE DAVIDSON THUMBS UP 91B

G A R PREDESTINED

DDGR STRAWBERRY 46U

DDGR SASHA 152R

FPI

CED

CEM

55.93

2.5

-0.34

REA

13 0.25 -0.36 -0.05

FPI

51.84

This high milk EPD female has a lot of potential and should make a great mama cow. Her mother DDGR 83W is extremely clean fronted, long bodied, and has been a consistent performer in our herd. She’s due March 5th with an AI bull calf sired by BTBR Nevada 1170Y.

This is a very attractive female that had a nursing ratio of 106. Her sire was the Fir River Ted bull that we purchased in Canada to moderate birthweights and frame. She is due March 5 with a heifer calf by the Schuler Rebel Red Angus sire.

101

102

DDGR GLITTER 341D

Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Heifer BD: 4/11/2016 BW: 94 Adj. WW: 686

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

WVR WEAVER NORDIC 195N

DDGR 203R BW

CEM

3.2

102 34

10 -0.38

REA

32 0.47 -0.06 -0.06

GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XET DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 250N2ET MSH MY SEASON ET

DDGR GRACE 234X

DDGR TAFFY 66N

CED

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer 90 Adj. WW: 713

BD: 4/15/2016 BW:

A A R TEN X 7008 S A DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 223M2

DCSF POST ROCK TEN PLUS ET

DDGR QUEEN BEE 221D

DDGR 92S

FPI

CED

CEM

67.00

3.9

112 24

10 -0.29

REA

40 0.35 -0.27 -0.06

FPI

67.24

This female ranks in the top 5% of the breed for both total maternal and milk. Her mother DDGR 203R is a big deep bodied, broody female. Our Ten Plus Daughters have made outstanding females. She’s due March 5th with an AI bull calf sired by BTBR Nevada 1170Y.

A Captain daughter that had a nursing ratio of 111 herself and her dam’s lifetime nursing ratio is 108. Combine her power and maternal strength with the calving ease of the BNC At Ease sire she is bred to, and we expect an outstanding calf out of this mating. She is ultrasounded safe to the AI date for a March 5 heifer calf.

103

104

DDGR BETSY 347D

Black • Balancer 75% • Polled • Heifer BD: 4/21/2016 BW: 73 Adj. WW: 424

DCSF POST ROCK CAPTAIN 153Z2

THUL X159

DDGR 257A BW

CEM

1.6

124 16

13 -0.38

REA

47 0.59 0.03 -0.07

GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XET DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 250N2ET DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1

DDGR 52Y

ELK CK BLUEBIRD 517R

CED

Black • Purebred 94% • Polled • Heifer 85 Adj. WW: 727

BD: 4/28/2016 BW:

A A R TEN X 7008 S A DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 223M2

DCSF POST ROCK TEN PLUS ET

DDGR RAINBOW BRITE 244D

DDGR NELLY 174S

FPI

CED

CEM

69.77

2.9

129 22

-0.28

This impressive Post Rock Ten Plus daughter ranks in the top 1% of the breed for calving ease maternal. She also ranks in the top 5% for yearling weight. Her dam has a weaning weight ratio of 102. She’s due March 29th with a CKS Mr. Dream C11 calf.

REA

50 0.46 -0.26 -0.06

FPI

72.12

This Captain daughter has weaning and yearling EPDs in the top 1% of the breed. She had a nursing ratio of 114, indicating the milk and performance in her parents. Her dam is a Dam of Merit. Due April 6 to the CKS C11 purebred sire.

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