2010 Irvine Ranch Catalog by EDJE

ABOUT IRVINE RANCH… Irvine Ranch is proud of our rich Kansas heritage and family farming tradition. Our family’s ancestors were among the first settlers in the Manhattan, Kansas area, arriving in 1855. A log cabin was built in the Blue Township in Pottawatomie County in 1856. The farming and ranching tradition began at that time, and it has continued to the present. Our agricultural ventures have greatly expanded, and are now owned and operated by 5th and 6th generation Kansans. The 7th generation is on the ground and starting to work their way into the operation. The log cabin has disappeared, but some of that Flint Hills pasture that was utilized by the earlier generations, over one hundred years ago, is still used in our operation today. Our present cowherd can trace its roots back over 80 years. In 1927, George Irvine, our father and grandfather, purchased 25 Hereford cows at the stockyards in Kansas City. The cows were shipped by rail to Manhattan. With that group of cows serving as a foundation, we have progressed with a continuous and uninterrupted herd of cattle, from that humble beginning to today’s registered operation. Many of the cows in our herd can trace their roots back to the 1927 foundation. Through the years, we have supplemented our existing cowherd with the acquisition of a handful of superior purebred Simmental and Angus cows. In 1968, we started using Simmental bulls in our AI breeding program. We joined the American Simmental Association in the early 1970s and have been registering Simmental cattle since that time. In the late 1980s, we joined the American Angus Association and began incorporating Angus genetics into the herd. For approximately 40 years breeding bulls were sold off the farm, beginning with Horned Hereford and then Simmental. As our program began to grow, we recognized the value of having an annual sale. Bulls have been marketed through the annual sale on the 1st Saturday of November, since 2005. Annually, the top 50% of the bull calf crop make the cut. Starting in 2010, we will also offer breeding females in the sale. We are firm believers in the value of Simmental genetics. Current Simmental genetics are well suited to provide balance and strength in all facets of beef production. By combining the Simmental influence with rigorous selection for economic traits and the use of EPD's, we have been able to improve our herd in all aspects. The Angus genetics have been added to complement the strengths of the Simmental genetics. Our herd improvement “blueprint” is focused on improving genetic traits affecting profitability for our beef-producing customers. Our goals are to improve early growth, carcass quality, feedlot and maternal efficiency, while maintaining easy calving cattle that are fertile, tame, and moderate in mature size. Our systematic genetic approach is designed to move the genetic trend of our herd and our customers herd’s in the direction of greater profitability. The breeding animals we sell are "vehicles" designed to deliver these enhanced genetic packages to our customer's herds. The Simmental and Angus breeds provide the best opportunity to allow us to accomplish our aggressive objectives. Irvine Ranch looks forward to continued success in producing superior genetics for our customers by combining our rich tradition and heritage with modern advancements in beef production.

For More Information:

John G. Irvine (785) 313-7473 Email:johngirvine@sbcglobal.net Paul B. Irvine (785) 556-6885 P. Bernard Irvine II (785) 564-3872 Ranch Headquarters: 3370 Casement Road, Manhattan, KS 66502

www.IrvineRanchGenetics.com

IRVINE RANCH Annual Production Sale SATURAY, November 6, 2010 12:00 p.m. Sale Location Manhattan Commission Company (MCC) 8424 East Hwy 24, Manhattan, KS (785) 776-4815 - Located on Hwy 24, 2.5 miles East of Manhattan Town Center Mall. Selling 34 - 12 to 14 Month-Old Simmental, SimAngus, and Angus Bulls 20 Fall Calving Open Cows, with calves at side Schedule of Events Saturday, November 6th 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. … Cattle available for viewing at MCC. 11:00 a.m…. Complimentary Lunch 12:00 p.m. ……………… Sale Sale Day Phone John (785) 313-7473, (785) 313-3136 Bernard (785) 564-3872 MCC (785) 776-4815 VIEWING OF CATTLE PRIOR TO SALE DAY Bulls and Cow/Calf pairs are available at Irvine Ranch Headquarters for viewing. Please call ahead for one of the Irvine’s to walk you through the cattle. On Saturday, October 30th, feel free to stop by anytime. Auctioneer Garren Walrod Randolph, KS

(785) 565-1221 – mobile Acknowledgements *Mid-America Feeders: Bronson Smith *Marlene Irvine and Jerry Shivley-invaluable support. *Rod Bohn-Nutritionist for Farmers COOP Manhattan *Invaluable help from the family… *Will and Craig Kennedy, help and support. *Cross Country Genetics-Dr.Clay Breiner and Dr. Kirk Gray. *The Rosenows: ET Cooperators Sale Order Cattle will sell in Lot Order. Hotel Information Parkwood Inn and Suites – (785) 320-5440 Best Western - (785) 537-8300 America’s Best Value - (785) 539-5391 Make reservations early, this is KSU vs. Texas football weekend!

Livestock Press Representatives and Ringmen Lacey Robinson – ASA Field Services: (406) 499-2394 Ed Creason - ASA Field Services (406) 581-7826 Frank Buchman - (785) 499-6894 Tyson Buchman – (785) 499-5246 JW Brune – (785) 865-6624 cell (785) 594-6650 Herd/Sale Cattle Veterinary Care Dr. Shelie Laflin, KSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (785) 532-5700 Dr. Lee Penner, (785) 539-8765 Health/Vaccination All sale bulls have passed a breeding soundness examination. Bulls were treated with a pre-breeding Staybred shot. Cows were treated with Bovishield Gold. All bulls and cows have tested negative for BVD-PI and BLV (Leukosis). A Health Certificate will be provided as required for transportation in Kansas and beyond. If you are an out of State purchaser, the process to meet the health requirements within your State will be started immediately following the Sale. This process can take a few days, depending upon the requirements within your State. Irvine Ranch will feed and house your animal during this process. Delivery Free Delivery will be provided to all purchasers within 100 miles of Manhattan. Irvine Ranch will assist in finding the most economical delivery arrangement for destinations in excess of 100 miles, if you desire. If you are considering a long distance purchase, please contact us in advance of the sale if you would like an estimate of cost. Irvine Ranch will offer a $50 Discount/Lot for Buyer’s picking up their purchase on sale day, or $50 Discount/Lot for pickups at Irvine Ranch headquarters by 11/15/2010. Winter Care Option for Bulls/Insurance Winter Care will be available until April 1, 2011, for $2.25/day. There will be no guarantee against injury or death other than we assure you that care of the bulls will be to the best of our ability. We recommend that you protect your investment with insurance. All bulls can be kept free of charge until November 15, 2010, with the daily charge beginning this date. Registration Papers from either ASA or AAA will be transferred to the Buyer on all bulls and cows. A supplemental sheet correcting or updating information in this catalog will be provided on a Sale Day. This will also be available on the website.

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations PERFORMANCE and GENERAL TERMS Calving Ease (CE): The opposite of difficult or abnormal calving. An easy calving is one that does not require assistance and does not impose undue strain on the calf or dam. Calving Score (CS): A measure of calving where: 1=unassisted birth; 2=hand assistance; 3=mechanical assistance. Actual Birth Weight (ACT BW): A weight taken within 24 hours of birth. Birth Weight Ratio (BW Ratio): An expression of the animal’s adjusted weight at birth relative to the contemporary group average. Note: There is a difference in expression of BW Ratio between the Simmental and Angus Breed Associations. A Simmental with a below average birth weight will have a ratio greater than 100 (ratios above 100 are more desirable). An Angus with a below average birth weight will have a ratio less than 100 (ratios below 100 are more desirable). Adjusted Weaning Weight (ADJ WW): An off-the-cow calf weight adjusted to 205 days of age and to a mature dam age equivalence. Adjusted Weaning Weight Ratio (WW Ratio): An expression of the animal’s performance for adjusted weaning weight relative to the contemporary group average. Ratios >100 are above average, Ratios <100 are below average. Adjusted Yearling Weight (ADJ YW): A weight adjusted to 365-days of age. Adjusted Yearling Weight Ratio (YW Ratio): An expression of the animal’s performance for adjusted yearling weight relative to the contemporary group average. Ratios >100 are above average, Ratios <100 are below average. N/C: No contemporaries. Test Gain: The average daily gain of an animal for a fixed period of time. Note: The sale bulls were gain tested for 92 days. Test Gain Ratio: The individual bull’s gain performance relative to the contemporary group. A gain ratio above 100 reflects above group average gain and below 100 reflects below group average gain. Note: For the purpose of the Test Gain Ratio, all sale bulls were considered to be in one contemporary group. Adjusted Frame Score (ADJ Frame): Based upon hip height measured in inches and adjusted to a 365-day basis, using BIF standards. Adjusted Scrotal Circumference (Adjusted Scrotal): A measurement of the distance in centimeters around the testicles in the scrotum with a circular tape. Related to semen producing capacity and age at puberty of female sibs and progeny. Converted to a 365-day basis, using BIF standards. Homozygous Black: An animal that will always pass on a black gene to its progeny. Denoted in “COLOR” box as “BB”. Heterozygous Black: Although the animal is black-hided (Black is Dominant to Red), it may pass on a red gene to its progeny. Denoted in “COLOR” box as “Bb”. Note: Sale bulls that were not known to be homozygous black by pedigree were DNA tested by Pfizer (www.pfizeranimalgenetics.com). Homozygous Polled: An animal that will always pass on a polled gene to its progeny. Bulls noted as “Homozygous Polled” are out of two parents that have tested Homozygous Polled. Ultrasound % IMF Ratio: An ultrasound measurement of the percent intramuscular fat in the ribeye muscle, relative to animals within the same contemporary group. Ultrasound RE Ratio: An ultrasound measurement of the area in square inches of the longissimus muscle between the 12th and 13th rib, relative to animals within the same contemporary group. Ultrasound BF Ratio: An ultrasound measurement of the fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib, relative to animals within the same contemporary group. Note: Calves born as a result of embryo transfer are evaluated in a separate contemporary group for ultrasound traits. ASA: American Simmental Association AAA: American Angus Association BIF: Beef Improvement Federation

IRVINE RANCH RETAINED SEMEN INTEREST Irvine Ranch is retaining a ½ semen interest in all bulls selling in this offering. The purchaser of the bull will have possession of the bull and all salvage value rights. In the event of any semen sales from the bull, then Irvine Ranch is retaining ½ interest in the gross revenue from all semen sales. Irvine Ranch retains the semen interest if the bull is sold to subsequent purchasers. Irvine Ranch also reserves the right to collect semen from the bull at the buyer’s convenience and our expense. This retained semen interest extends to any clone of the bull. If you have any questions about the retained semen interest, please contact us prior to the sale.

IRVINE RANCH BREEDING GUARANTEE AND SALE TERMS

All bulls in this sale have passed a breeding soundness evaluation by Dr. Shelie Laflin, KSU Medical Teaching Hospital. If a bull becomes a nonbreeder within 12 months of his purchase, Irvine Ranch will either provide you with a suitable replacement, if one is available, or provide you with a credit equal to the bull’s purchase price less his salvage value. This guarantee does not apply to bulls that die or are killed. It is recommended that if you use your bull for the first time in the spring of 2011, he should be re-evaluated for breeding soundness prior to breeding time. Irvine Ranch offers this guarantee in addition to the American Simmental Association suggested Sale Terms and Conditions. The ASA suggested Sale Terms and Conditions will be available for your review on sale day, and can be found at: www.irvineranchgenetics.com In our effort to provide both quality breeding genetics and customer service, we ask that you let us know if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason.

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPD’S) The difference in expected performance of future progeny of an individual, compared with expected performance of future progeny of an individual of average genetic merit. Reported in units of measurement for the trait (e.g. lb., cm, etc.). Production EPD’s: Calving Ease Direct (CE): Predict the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers. Expressed as percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease. Birth Weight EPD (BW): BW EPDs are expressed in pounds and predict the average difference that can be expected in an animal’s offspring when compared with another animal in the same genetic evaluation. Birth weight EPDs are primarily used as an indicator of calving ease, with the age and size of the females to be bred usually dictating how much birth weight can be tolerated. Weaning Weight EPD (WW): WW EPDs are expressed in pounds and predict the average differences in weight that can be expected between the progeny of animals in the same genetic evaluation at 205 days of age. Weaning Weight EPDs do not account for differences in weaning weight that are due to milk. Yearling Weight EPD (YW): YW EPDs are expressed in pounds and predict the average differences that can be expected between the progeny of animals at one year of age. Maternal EPD’s: Maternal Calving Ease EPD (MCE): Predict the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to the daughters of another sire in the same evaluation. Expressed as percentage of unassisted births. Maternal Milk EPD (MM): Milk EPDs are expressed as pounds of calf weaned by a bull’s daughters. They reflect the average differences in weaning weight that can be expected in grand progeny due to the milking ability of a bull’s daughters. Available feed resources will dictate the extent to which milking ability should be selected. Maternal Weaning Weight EPD (MWW): Total Maternal EPDs are expressed as pounds of calf weaned by an animal’s daughters. They account for average differences that can be expected from both weaning weight direct as well as from milk, and measure a sire’s ability to transmit milk production and growth rate through his daughters. Stayability EPD (STAY): Stayability is defined as the probability that a sire’s daughters entering the herd will stay in production through 6 years of age. The Stayability EPD provides an estimate of how long a sire’s daughters will stay in the herd compared to another sire in the same evaluation. Higher values indicate greater stayability. Carcass EPD’s: Carcass Weight EPD (CW): CW EPD’s estimate average differences in carcass weight, expressed in pounds at a given age endpoint. Yield Grade EPD (YG): Predict the average differences in cutability that can be expected between the progeny of animals at a given age endpoint. As with all EPDs, YG is expressed as a deviation. Negative values are desirable. To use it, one must keep in mind that it is in yield grade units. Therefore, lower is better. For example, a bull with a -.33 YG EPD would be expected to sire offspring that are 1/3 of yield grade better (lower) than a zero bull. If zero bulls sired an average yield of 3.0 in a particular environment and management system, offspring of a .33 bull would be expected to have an average yield grade of 2.67 (1/3 of a yield grade better/lower). (Simmental) Marbling EPD (MAR OR IMF): Predict the average difference in USDA Quality Grade in an animal’s progeny when compared to the progeny of another animal at a given age endpoint. Expressed in numerical marbling score where one point equals one USDA marbling score. Backfat EPD (BF or FAT): Estimate the average differences that are expected in external fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib between progeny of different animals. Expressed in inches at a given age endpoint. Ribeye Area EPD (RE): Predict the average difference in ribeye area in an animal’s progeny when compared to the progeny of another animal at a given age endpoint. Expressed in square inches.

SIMMENTAL – API $ and TI $ EPD INDEXES: Though EPD’s allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle. That’s where $ indexes come in. Through well conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPD’s and economics to estimate an animal’s overall impact on your bottom line. The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry, and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the $ indexes. The API and TI indexes calculate the estimated differences between bulls in net dollars returned per cow exposed for two different herd scenarios as described below. All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield. Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield. Consequently, maternal traits such as milk, stayability, and maternal calving ease are not considered in the index.

If you retain replacement heifers use the API index, if not, use TI. Individual EPD’s are still relevant for making improvements in specific traits. The API$ and TI$ provide a valuable estimate of total genetic merit. See “Constructing ASA’s Economic Indexes” by Dr. Wade Shafer later in this catalog.

IRVINE RANCH - BREED LEADING GENETIC MERIT LOT 3 ASA #:

2543306

BIRTH DATE 8/12/2009 ACT BW 86 ADJ WW 604 ADJ YW 1244

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

ASA #:

2543279

BIRTH DATE 8/13/2009 ACT BW 86 ADJ WW 741 ADJ YW 1380

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 105 RATIO 140 RATIO 124

ASA #:

2543301

BIRTH DATE 8/13/2009 ACT BW 94 ADJ WW 608 ADJ YW 1334

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

TATTOO:

W413

S A F FOCUS OF E R MYTTY IN FOCUS

MYTTY COUNTESS 906

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249

HC HUMMER 12M

2421851 TNT MISS R77

TNT MISS NEVA N9

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

IR MS VALIOSA R888

GS MISS EL WALLY

2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

LOT 4

CE CW 12.2

BW -2.1 YG 0.29

WW 44.4 MAR 0.86

YW 88.4 BF 0.11

MAT MAT CE MILK 9.9 REA API 0.13 153

MAT WW STAY 32.1 TI 95

EXPEDITION represents the best of our genetic effort thusfar. He was the top weaning, yearling, and IMF bull of the 2009 calf crop. Not only is he in the TOP 1% of the breed in many individual traits, at $153 for All Purpose Index and $95 for Terminal Index, W413 stands near the very top of the ASA database. Easy fleshing, tremendously thick, homozygous polled, with a good disposition. We are enrolling W413 in the ASA Carcass Merit Project and collecting semen for in-herd sampling.

IR PREDESTINED W452

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BUL L

TATTOO:

ASA #:

2543303

BIRTH DATE 8/12/2009 ACT BW 94 ADJ WW 565 ADJ YW 1193

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

S A F FOCUS OF E R MYTTY IN FOCUS

MYTTY COUNTESS 906

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249

HC HUMMER 12M

2421851 TNT MISS R77

TNT MISS NEVA N9

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

IR MS VALIOSA R888

GS MISS EL WALLY

2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE CW -1.4

BW -2.0 YG 0.08

WW 29.8 MAR 0.82

YW 64.7 BF 0.07

MAT MAT CE MILK 12.8 REA API 0.30 144

MAT WW STAY 27.7 TI 83

Full brother to Lot 1, also ranking in TOP 1% of the breed for $API and $TI. As a group the sale bulls rank in the TOP 5% of the breed for marbling. Lot 1 and 3 were the high IMF bulls of this contemporary group. Calves from these bulls will be easy to market at weaning, or retain on feed and sell on a carcass grid. Given their cow family, they should also produce nice replacements. Homozygous Polled.

IR LUCKY MAN W454

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

W454

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K

GW MISS 600U 508C

GW LUCKY MAN 644N

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J

GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

IR MS VALIOSA R888

GS MISS EL WALLY

2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

RATIO

4.29 104 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 6.4 37.5 ULTRA IMF RATI O 100 ULTRA BF RATI O 100 ULTRA RE RATIO 100 COLOR: BB

W457

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE 6.6 CW 5.8

BW 0.1 YG 0.04

WW 36.9 MAR 0.50

YW 72.1 BF 0.02

MAT MAT CE MILK 7.4 12.1 REA API 0.10 127

MAT WW STAY 30.6 18.1 TI 76

Homozygous Polled, Lucky Man son. Full brothers were a highlight of last year's sale going to Kansas and Missouri. Lots 1 through 7 are all sons of IR Ms Valiosa R888. She has been a tremendous herd bull producer. This year, 7 sons had an average Gain Ratio of 108. Last year 4 sons had an average Gain Ratio of 117.

W452

VDAR NEW TREND 315 B-R NEW DESIGN 036

B/R BLACKCAP EMPRESS 76

G A R PREDESTINED

N BAR EMULATION EXT

2191567 G A R EXT 4206

G A R 6807 TRAVELER 1432

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

IR MS VALIOSA R888

GS MISS EL WALLY

2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

RATIO

5.32 128 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 5.9 37.5 ULTRA IMF RATI O 77 ULTRA BF RATI O 109 ULTRA RE RATIO 112 COLOR:

IR EXPEDITION W413

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

RATIO

5.04 122 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 6.1 35.0 ULTRA IMF RATI O 146 ULTRA BF RATI O 183 ULTRA RE RATIO 102 COLOR: BB

LOT 2

COLOR:

TATTOO:

RATIO

4.33 104 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 6.0 38.5 ULTRA IMF RATI O 144 ULTRA BF RATI O 116 ULTRA RE RATIO 113

Lot 1 - IR EXPEDITION W413 LOT 1

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

IR DUAL FOCUS W457

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE CW 3.7

BW -1.3 YG 0.11

WW 29.9 MAR 0.88

YW 71.1 BF 0.08

MAT MAT CE MILK 13.1 REA API 0.33 134

MAT WW STAY 28 TI 79

This bull will make your neighbors want to leave their pasture gates open come breeding season! Big bodied R888 son with a muscular physique. 2nd high gaining bull on test. Homozygous Polled and TOP 3% of the breed for $API/$TI.

Lot 2 - IR PREDESTINED W452

IRVINE RANCH- BREEDING SIMMENTALS SINCE 1968 LOT 5 ASA #:

2543278

BIRTH DATE 8/12/2009 ACT BW 85 ADJ WW 517 ADJ YW 1070

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

LOT 6

W412

S A F FOCUS OF E R MYTTY IN FOCUS

MYTTY COUNTESS 906

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249

HC HUMMER 12M

2421851 TNT MISS R77

TNT MISS NEVA N9

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

IR MS VALIOSA R888

GS MISS EL WALLY

2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE CW -1.4

BW -2.0 YG 0.13

WW 29.8 MAR 0.56

YW 64.7 BF 0.05

MAT MAT CE MILK 12.8 REA API -0.04 131

MAT WW STAY 27.7 TI 76

Full Brother to Lot 1. Homozygous Polled. Dual Focus produced a nice sire group for us and knicked well with IR Ms Valiosa R888. Full sisters from this mating are some of our favorite yearling heifers.

Lot 8 - IR OBJECTIVE W428

ASA #:

2543308

BIRTH DATE 8/1/2009 ACT BW 86 ADJ WW 632 ADJ YW 1138

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

TATTOO:

RATIO

4.07 98 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 5.5 36.5 ULTRA IMF RATI O 81 ULTRA BF RATI O 71 ULTRA RE RATIO 89 COLOR:

IR DUAL FOCUS W412

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

IR DUAL FOCUS W459

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

TATTOO:

W459

S A F FOCUS OF E R MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 2421851 TNT MISS R77 GW LUCKY ONE 686K IR MS VALIOSA R888 2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

RATIO

MYTTY COUNTESS 906 HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS NEVA N9 GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G GS MISS EL WALLY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

LOT 8 ASA #:

2543288

BIRTH DATE 8/19/2009 ACT BW 95 ADJ WW 587 ADJ YW 1266

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

5.07 122 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 6.2 37.8 ULTRA IMF RATI O 107 ULTRA BF RATI O 86 ULTRA RE RATIO 103 COLOR: BB

LOT 7

LOT 9

2543302

BIRTH DATE 8/12/2009 ACT BW 90 ADJ WW 645 ADJ YW 1306

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

RATIO

IR LUCKY MAN W453

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

W453

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N 2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J GW LUCKY ONE 686K IR MS VALIOSA R888 2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

GW MISS 600U 508C CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G GS MISS EL WALLY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

4.84 117 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.6 35.5 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O 6.6 0.1 36.9 72.1 7.4 12.1 30.6 18.1 84 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 5.8 0.11 0.44 0.03 -0.04 123 74 High growth, moderate frame Lucky Man X R888. This has been a solid mating. 100 Homozygous Polled. ULTRA RE RATIO 89 COLOR: BB

ASA #:

2543270

BIRTH DATE 8/18/2009 ACT BW 89 ADJ WW 567 ADJ YW 1194

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

TATTOO:

RATIO 96 RATIO 107 RATIO 107

S S MISS HI SPADE A114

S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26

S S RITO RITO R76 R011

2386486 S S MISS RITA R011 7R8

S S MISS ULTRESS U56

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FANCY STOCK M779

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z

2238810 IR MS BOLD CISCO H661

ER BLACK CISCO 532C IR MS BOLDFLECK F563

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE CW 11.4

BW -2.8 YG 0.06

WW 45 MAR 0.60

YW 88.9 BF 0.03

MAT MAT CE MILK 14.1 REA API 0.21 142

MAT WW STAY 36.6 TI 87

Imagine what a pen of his calves will do in the feedlot! Smokin' growth and carcass merit in a thick, moderate frame package. TOP 1% for $API and $TI. Homozygous Polled.

IR COMBINATION W399

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

TATTOO:

W399

B/R NEW DESIGN 036 B/R NEW FRONTIER 095

WHITE FENCE PRIDE H1

GLS COMBINATION R2

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C

2306323 GLS HOSTESS H16

GLS 91X EXPRESSO F01

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C

IR MS VALIOSA T955

GW MISS 600U 508C

2467028 IR MS VALIOSA R885

GW LUCKY ONE 686K IR MS VALIOSA L749

RATIO

4.84 117 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 5.1 37.2 ULTRA IMF RATI O 119 ULTRA BF RATI O 83 ULTRA RE RATIO 92 COLOR: BB

W428

D H D TRAVELER 6807 S S TRAVELER 6807 T510

RATIO

3.37 81 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 6.1 34.6 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -2.0 29.8 64.7 12.8 27.7 100 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -1.4 0.14 0.64 0.07 0.08 134 78 Full brother to Lot 1. Homozygous Polled. TOP 5% of the breed for $API and $TI. 100 ULTRA RE RATIO 100 COLOR: BB

ASA #:

IR OBJECTIVE W428

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BULL

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE CW 8.7

BW -1.1 YG 0.03

WW 37.6 MAR 0.61

YW 79.6 BF 0.03

MAT MAT CE MILK 6.1 REA API 0.23 135

MAT WW STAY 24.9 TI 82

GLS Combination performed well through the ASA Carcass Merit Project. Our sampling of him produced a nice sire group including this bull and Lot 26. W399 stacks Combination X Lucky Charm X Lucky One X Preferred Stock... a pedigree loaded with performance and carcass merit sires.

IRVINE RANCH - DOCUMENTED FEED EFFICIENCY LOT 10 ASA #:

2543271

BIRTH DATE 9/4/2009 ACT BW 82 ADJ WW 560 ADJ YW 1173

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 105 RATIO 106 RATIO 105

LOT 11

ASA #:

2543280

BIRTH DATE 8/29/2009 ACT BW 93 ADJ WW 687 ADJ YW 1196

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 96 RATIO 130 RATIO 107

LOT 12

GW MISS 600U 508C

GW LUCKY MAN 644N

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J

GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G

G A R RETAIL PRODUCT

G A R PRECISION 1680

IR MS FENELLA T986

G A R EXT 4927

2467052 IR MS BLK FENELLA J684

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U IR MS TATTENHACK G596

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE CW 8.4

BW -1.4 YG 0.08

WW 39.1 MAR 0.66

YW 80 BF 0.04

MAT MAT CE MILK 9.5 REA API 0.13 139

MAT WW STAY 29 TI 85

W401 is one of our most complete prospects this year. Excellent EPD's and ratios in all categories, with TOP 1% $API and $TI. His dam was one of the top performing heifers in the 2007 calf crop. She has developed into a very nice cow with a perfect udder. W401's granddam, J684, is an 11 year cow that just had her 11th natural calf (one set of twins).

IR LUCKY MAN W414

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

W414

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K

GW MISS 600U 508C

GW LUCKY MAN 644N

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J

GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

IR MS LUCKY ONE R898

GS MISS EL WALLY

2383031 IR MS FENELLA M785

PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER IR MS FENELLA F559

2543272

BIRTH DATE 9/2/2009 ACT BW 92 ADJ WW 632 ADJ YW 1234

CALVING SCORE 1

RATIO 94 RATIO 120 RATIO 111

RATIO

CE 6.4 CW 13.7

BW 0.8 YG 0.01

WW 47.2 MAR 0.45

YW 84.4 BF 0.00

MAT MAT CE MILK 7.1 10.3 REA API 0.16 130

MAT WW STAY 33.9 20.2 TI 79

W414 was the 3rd high weaning bull of the 2009 calf crop. On three natural calves, his dam has an average weaning ratio of 121 and average yearling ratio of 113. If you are looking for a bull with a little more frame, take a look at this Lucky Man son.

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IR DUAL FOCUS W403

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

TATTOO:

ASA #:

2543276

BIRTH DATE 9/28/2009 ACT BW 90 ADJ WW 590 ADJ YW 1128

CALVING SCORE 1

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

IR LUCKY ONE W410

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

407D

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

3C WALLY C240 BLK

2092497 GS MISS EL WALLY

GW MISS TAILORMADE 1359C

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS VALIOSA L749

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z

2190647 IR MS FENELLA F559

BOLD FUTURE SGA FENELLA

RATIO

4.13 100 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 6.9 38.3 ULTRA IMF RATI O 105 ULTRA BF RATI O 43 ULTRA RE RATIO 101

W410

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE 6.5 CW -1.2

BW 0.6 YG -0.06

WW 29.2 MAR 0.66

YW 59 BF 0.00

MAT MAT CE MILK 9.9 10.4 REA API 0.13 130

MAT WW STAY 25 17.4 TI 74

The Lucky One X L749 has been one of our best matings. A Full Brother, R219 was the high seller in our 2006 sale to Don Gudenkauf. Daughters are making nice replacements in his herd. You will notice many bulls in the catalog are out of W410's full sisters. They exemplify the type of cows we select for: early maturing, easy keeping, fertile cows that wean a heavy calf every year.

W403

S A F FOCUS OF E R MYTTY IN FOCUS TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 2421851 TNT MISS R77 GW LUCKY ONE 686K IR MS VALIOSA T011 2467073 IR MS VALIOSA L749

MYTTY COUNTESS 906 HC HUMMER 12M TNT MISS NEVA N9 GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G GS MISS EL WALLY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

calves, W403 is easy fleshing and attractive. This is however the last Dual Focus son of the sale, so don't miss him!

LOT 13

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4.23 102 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.9 35.8 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -0.5 41 80.6 10.4 30.9 127 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 9.9 0.12 0.70 0.05 0.17 136 84 This baldie bull puts together an excellent set of ratios and EPD's. His dam, T011 83 (pictured later in the catalog) is a promising first calf heifer. Typical of the Dual Focus ULTRA RE RATIO 103

Lot 10 - IR LUCKY MAN W401

TEST GAIN EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

ASA #:

TEST GAIN

W401

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K

RATIO

3.52 85 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 7.0 35.6 ULTRA IMF RATI O 96 ULTRA BF RATI O 56 ULTRA RE RATIO 96 COLOR:

TATTOO:

RATIO

4.20 101 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 6.0 34.4 ULTRA IMF RATI O 116 ULTRA BF RATI O 78 ULTRA RE RATIO 103 COLOR:

IR LUCKY MAN W401

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

Lot 12 - IR DUAL FOCUS W403

IRVINE RANCH - SIMMENTAL, SIM-ANGUS, ANGUS GENETICS LOT 14 ASA #:

2543289

BIRTH DATE 9/7/2009 ACT BW 89 ADJ WW 604 ADJ YW 1373

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

TATTOO:

W429

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N

GW MISS 600U 964J

IR BELLWETHER T300

LRS RED REALITY 33J

2444061 IR MS REALITY M777

IR MS BOLDTIME F558

G A R RETAIL PRODUCT

G A R PRECISION 1680

IR MS VIENNA S942

G A R EXT 4927

2420932 IR MS NO JOKE M776

PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER IR MS VIENNA H658

RATIO

5.43 131 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 7.0 39.0 ULTRA IMF RATI O 105 ULTRA BF RATI O 79 ULTRA RE RATIO 99 COLOR:

IR BELLWETHER W429

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

CE CW 12

BW -1.4 YG 0.00

WW 40.8 MAR 0.60

YW 85.9 BF 0.02

MAT MAT CE MILK 9.3 REA API 0.33 139

MAT WW STAY 29.7 TI 85

W429 was the high gaining bull on test and ranks in the TOP 1% for API/TI. This cow family has a history of producing herd bulls. His granddam is a sister to IR Real Value, available through Genex. M776 has left us with several donor quality daughters like the beautifully uddered, S942. Pictured on this page is S933, a full sister to S942. Four maternal brothers to S942 and S933 averaged over $4000 in our 2009 bull sale.

LOT 16 - IR LUCKY MAN W432 LOT 16 ASA #:

2543291

BIRTH DATE 9/1/2009 ACT BW 88 ADJ WW 658 ADJ YW 1318

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

110 COLOR:

ASA #:

2543284

BIRTH DATE 9/13/2009 ACT BW 87 ADJ WW 558 ADJ YW 1207

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

RATIO

IR BELLWETHER W421

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

TATTOO:

W432

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N 2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J G A R RETAIL PRODUCT IR MS RETAIL PROD S933 2384721 IR MS NO JOKE M776

GW MISS 600U 508C CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G G A R PRECISION 1680 G A R EXT 4927 PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER IR MS VIENNA H658

weaned at 60% of her body weight with an average weaning ratio of 129. After producing two very nice bulls naturally, S933 has earned a spot in the Irvine Ranch embryo program. W432 is Homozygous for Black and Polled.

W421

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N IR BELLWETHER T300 2444061 IR MS REALITY M777 G A R RETAIL PRODUCT IR MS VIENNA S942 2420932 IR MS NO JOKE M776

GW MISS 600U 964J LRS RED REALITY 33J IR MS BOLDTIME F558 G A R PRECISION 1680 G A R EXT 4927 PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER IR MS VIENNA H658

4.29 104 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 7.2 39.7 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -1.4 40.8 85.9 9.3 29.7 101 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 12 0.03 0.58 0.03 0.28 138 85 Homozygous Polled full brother to Lot 14, the high gaining bull this year. 71 ULTRA RE RATIO 96 COLOR:

RATIO

TATTOO:

4.72 114 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 6.7 36.8 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -0.6 50.7 101.9 12.5 37.8 75 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 22.6 0.06 0.35 0.04 0.42 129 84 W432 has an EPD spread from negative on BW to over 100 on YW. His dam, S933 111 (pictured below) is arguable one of the best cows we have ever produced. She has ULTRA RE RATIO

LOT 14 - IR BELLWETHER W429

LOT 15

RATIO 101 RATIO 125 RATIO 118

IR LUCKY MAN W432

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

REFERENCE DAM - IR MS RETAIL PROD S933

IRVINE RANCH - SINCE 1927 LOT 19 ASA #:

2543295

BIRTH DATE 9/22/2009 ACT BW 87 ADJ WW 465 ADJ YW 1089

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

REFERENCE SIRE - IR BELLWETHER T300. SIRE of 5 BULLS HIGH SELLING BULL IN OUR 2008 SALE TO WEST NODAWAY SIMMENTALS, MO. BELLWETHER'S SONS POSTED AN AVERAGE TEST GAIN RATIO OF 110.

LOT 17 ASA #:

2543277

BIRTH DATE 10/31/2009 ACT BW 83 ADJ WW 639 ADJ YW 1260

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 103 RATIO 121 RATIO 114

LOT 18

ASA #:

2543299

BIRTH DATE 9/30/2009 ACT BW 88 ADJ WW 512 ADJ YW 1169

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

TATTOO:

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

RATIO

W411

GW MISS 600U 964J

IR BELLWETHER T300

LRS RED REALITY 33J

2444061 IR MS REALITY M777

IR MS BOLDTIME F558

RAB-EGL BLUE MOON 4407M IR MS BLUE MOON T000

BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 MILL BRAE BALNORMA PM 0125

IR MS JOKER M790

PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER IR MS POLL LEADER F554

CE CW 27.1

BW -1.1 YG 0.01

WW 54.1 MAR 0.13

YW 110.7 BF 0.04

MAT MAT CE MILK 9.7 REA API 0.65 125

MAT WW STAY 36.8 TI 83

There are only 7 active bulls in the ASA database that can match W411's spread from 1.0 BW to 110 YW. He is also in the TOP 1% of the breed for Carcass Weight and Ribeye. W411 is one of the youngest bulls in the group. These Bellwether's can really put the hammer down.

IR LUCKY MAN W450

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

IR BELLWETHER T300 2444061 IR MS REALITY M777 BROOKS ABOVE PAR IR MS ABOVE PAR S946 IR MS PREF FIGURES N829

GW MISS 600U 964J LRS RED REALITY 33J IR MS BOLDTIME F558 ELLINGSON BLACKPERFECTOR STF REBECA LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FULL FIGURES L762

ASA #:

2543273

BIRTH DATE 9/2/2009 ACT BW 65 ADJ WW 513 ADJ YW 1108

CALVING SCORE 1

RATIO 121 RATIO 97 RATIO 99 RATIO

MAT WW STAY 17.5 16.3 TI 75

Another Bellwether son. Smaller framed than his brothers, yet a very eye-appealing baldie bull.

IR BELLWETHER W404

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

W404

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N IR BELLWETHER T300 2444061 IR MS REALITY M777 GW LUCKY DICE 187H IR MS PAMPLONA T991 2467055 IR MS FANCY STOCK M779

GW MISS 600U 964J LRS RED REALITY 33J IR MS BOLDTIME F558 LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C 407D LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS BOLD CISCO H661

4.15 100 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 4.5 35.3 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O 8.8 -2.9 37.2 75.3 3.6 7.5 26.1 17.9 94 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 3.3 -0.07 0.30 0.03 0.47 125 75 Largest Ribeye/CWT in the group, ranking in the TOP 2% of the breed for RE EPD. Low 83 birth weight, purebred Bellwether. Homozygous Polled ULTRA RE RATIO 115 COLOR:

W450

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N 2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J LRS RED REALITY 33J IR MS REALITY M777 2238809 IR MS BOLDTIME F558

GW MISS 600U 508C CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G PPSR COAL BLACK 65F LRS MS PREFD STOCK 715G DS CAUFITIME T41 72X IR MS BOLDFLECK A304

4.54 110 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.9 33.8 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY 6.9 -0.6 44.7 86.9 1.9 6 28.4 16.6 ULTRA IMF RATI O 96 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 13.5 0.03 0.42 0.02 0.21 125 79 Homozygous Polled full brother to IR Bellwether T300, the high seller in our 2008 bull 90 sale. T300 is co-owned with West Nodaway Simmentals, MO. ULTRA RE RATIO 96 COLOR:

LOT 20

W441

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N

RATIO

TEST GAIN EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

TATTOO:

4.45 107 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT 5.0 35.0 CE BW WW YW CE MILK ULTRA IMF RATI O 8.4 -0.8 37.4 73.7 -0.3 -1.2 119 CW YG MAR BF REA API ULTRA BF RATI O 5.4 0.02 0.45 0.00 0.01 125 ULTRA RE RATIO 94 COLOR: BB

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N

RATIO

4.51 109 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 7.0 37.0 ULTRA IMF RATI O 57 ULTRA BF RATI O 94 ULTRA RE RATIO 123 COLOR:

IR BELLWETHER W411

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

RATIO 100 RATIO 88 RATIO 98

IR BELLWETHER W441

PUREBRED SM BULL

REFERENCE DAM - FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323

IRVINE RANCH - BREED LEADING GENETIC MERIT LOT 23 ASA #:

2543298

BIRTH DATE 9/2/2009 ACT BW 92 ADJ WW 492 ADJ YW 1054

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

ASA #:

2543275

BIRTH DATE 9/4/2009 ACT BW 92 ADJ WW 597 ADJ YW 1261

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

COLOR:

LOT 22

ASA #:

2543294

BIRTH DATE 9/6/2009 ACT BW 83 ADJ WW 464 ADJ YW 1060

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

102 COLOR:

IR SHEAR FORCE W408

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BULL

TATTOO:

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

RATIO

W408

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151

NICHOLS DEBRA D81

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

2081939 C&D TRACY

BETSY

B-R NEW DESIGN 323

B-R NEW DESIGN 036

FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323

B/R RUBY OF TIFFANY 155

2320291 FINKS MISS 8315 41686148

RATIO

4.50 109 ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL 5.9 36.9 ULTRA IMF RATI O 104 ULTRA BF RATI O 157 ULTRA RE RATIO 118

FINKS 5522-6148 FINKS MISS 4168 81305204

LOT 24

CW -17.5

BW -4.8 YG 0.02

WW 17.8 MAR 0.84

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY B-R NEW DESIGN 323 FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323 2320291 FINKS MISS 8315 41686148

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY B-R NEW DESIGN 036 B/R RUBY OF TIFFANY 155 FINKS 5522-6148 FINKS MISS 4168 81305204

YW 44.5 BF 0.11

MAT MAT CE MILK 16.9 REA API 0.56 146

MAT WW STAY 25.8 TI 78

2543293

BIRTH DATE 9/1/2009 ACT BW 78 ADJ WW 513 ADJ YW 1107

CALVING SCORE 1

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IR SHEAR FORCE W439

LOT 25

TATTOO:

W439

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY B-R NEW DESIGN 323 FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323 2320291 FINKS MISS 8315 41686148

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY B-R NEW DESIGN 036 B/R RUBY OF TIFFANY 155 FINKS 5522-6148 FINKS MISS 4168 81305204

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

IR SHEAR FORCE W438

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BULL

TATTOO:

W438

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY B-R NEW DESIGN 323 FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323 2320291 FINKS MISS 8315 41686148

RATIO

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY B-R NEW DESIGN 036 B/R RUBY OF TIFFANY 155 FINKS 5522-6148 FINKS MISS 4168 81305204

4.14 100 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.1 32.3 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -4.8 17.8 44.5 16.9 25.8 112 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -17.5 0.12 0.88 0.13 0.39 147 78 The wonderful thing about embryo transfer is the ability to mass produce great cows like 186 this bull's dam, 2109. ULTRA RE RATIO 106

In our view, W408's dam is a near ideal cow. Miss 2109 is a phenotypically attractive, 1250 lb cow that has proven to be a prolific producer. W408 is the first of 4 full brothers from the 2109 X Shear Force mating. The strengths of this mating are moderate birth weights/mature size with excellent maternal and carcass traits. W408 ranks in the TOP 1% for API, MAR, REA, Milk, and low BW.

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BULL

ASA #:

2543307

BIRTH DATE 11/14/2009 ACT BW 88 ADJ WW pending ADJ YW pending

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO

IR SHEAR FORCE W458

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

TATTOO:

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY GW LUCKY ONE 686K IR MS LAUSANNE S952 2420918 FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G GS MISS EL WALLY B-R NEW DESIGN 323 FINKS MISS 8315 41686148

NA NA EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT 6.1 35.0 CE BW WW YW CE MILK ULTRA IMF RATI O 11.9 -3.0 22 46.4 7.8 12.2 CW YG MAR BF REA API ULTRA BF RATI O -14 -0.05 0.79 0.05 0.37 144

COLOR:

ULTRA RE RATIO BB

W458

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151

4.08 98 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.6 34.4 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -4.8 17.8 44.5 16.9 25.8 115 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -17.5 0.00 0.90 0.07 0.32 149 79 Full brother to Lots 21, 23, and 24. We really like the uniformity of these four 2109 X 95 Shear Force sons. Note the ultrasound ratios and carcass EPD's on W439. ULTRA RE RATIO 101 Bb

W445

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151

RATIO

ASA #:

TEST GAIN EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL

TATTOO:

4.35 105 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 4.5 33.8 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -4.8 17.8 44.5 16.9 25.8 89 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -17.5 0.03 0.76 0.08 0.32 143 76 Full Brother to Lots 21, 22, 24. All 4 bulls are Homozygous Polled by pedigree. 119 ULTRA RE RATIO

LOT 21 - IR SHEAR FORCE W408

LOT 21

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

IR SHEAR FORCE W445

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BULL

MAT WW STAY 23.2 TI 79

Bred for strong maternal traits and carcass merit. W458's dam is a beautiful, ultra deepbodied cow. Homozygous Polled. This is a later born bull that was not on the gain test with the group. Homozygous Polled.

IRVINE RANCH - BREEDING SIMMENTAL SINCE 1968 LOT 26 ASA #:

2543274

BIRTH DATE 8/14/2009 ACT BW 83 ADJ WW 558 ADJ YW 1168

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 102 RATIO 106 RATIO 105

IR COMBINATION W405

3/4 SM 1/4 AN BULL

TATTOO:

W405

B/R NEW DESIGN 036 B/R NEW FRONTIER 095 GLS COMBINATION R2 2306323 GLS HOSTESS H16 GW LUCKY CHARM 665K IR MS PAMPLONA T972 2467041 IR MS FANCY STOCK M779

RATIO

WHITE FENCE PRIDE H1 LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C GLS 91X EXPRESSO F01 LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW MISS 600U 508C LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS BOLD CISCO H661

4.61 111 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.0 32.6 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -2.0 36.1 73 6.7 24.8 67 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 3.3 0.11 0.25 0.08 0.31 122 74 Excellent Gain Ratio on a Homozygous Black, GLS Combination son. His dam, great 156 granddam, and great great granddam are still producing in the herd. ULTRA RE RATIO 98 COLOR:

LOT 27 ASA #:

2543285

BIRTH DATE 9/15/2009 ACT BW 85 ADJ WW 557 ADJ YW 1179

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

LOT 26 - IR COMBINATION W405

RATIO 107 RATIO 106 RATIO 106

IR SHEAR FORCE W422

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

W422

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS SEVILLA L772 2190661 IR MS PASQUE G622

RATIO

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z 3C PASQUE 8773 IR MS BOLD FUTURE E528

LOT 29 ASA #:

2543296

BIRTH DATE 8/23/2009 ACT BW 93 ADJ WW 551 ADJ YW 1165

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 98 RATIO 104 RATIO 104 RATIO

IR SHEAR FORCE W443

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

W443

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS PREFERRED N822 2281669 IR MS PASQUE G592

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z 3C PASQUE 8773 IR MS IMAGE Z260

4.15 100 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 6.1 34.8 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O 13.9 -3.2 36.8 69.1 3.3 12.1 30.5 21.5 70 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -1.1 -0.01 0.22 0.05 0.38 134 74 Nice Shear Force son. Maternal line is our 1927 foundation lineage. 111 ULTRA RE RATIO 104

3.87 93 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 6.4 32.9 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O 13.9 -1.6 38.6 67.4 3.3 7.3 26.6 23.2 93 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 0 -0.06 0.28 0.05 0.54 137 74 Baldie bull from our 1927 Foundation lineage. Homozygous Black, Shear Force son. 106 W443 is polled-scurred. ULTRA RE RATIO 109

COLOR:

LOT 28

ASA #:

2543300

BIRTH DATE 8/7/2009 ACT BW 74 ADJ WW 586 ADJ YW 1064

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO ET RATIO ET RATIO ET

RATIO

IR SHEAR FORCE W451

PUREBRED SM BULL

TATTOO:

W451

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY GW LUCKY ONE 686K IR MS VALIOSA R885 2383017 IR MS VALIOSA L749

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G GS MISS EL WALLY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

3.17 77 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 4.7 32.3 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O 12.9 -2.8 26.8 52.1 8 14.2 27.6 21 88 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -10.5 -0.08 0.45 0.04 0.43 139 73 Wide-topped bull, with a moderate frame typical of the Shear Force's. W451 might 84 impress you more in person than his ratios would indicate. Homozygous Polled. ULTRA RE RATIO 104 COLOR:

IRVINE RANCH - SIMMENTAL, SIM-ANGUS, ANGUS GENETIC LOT 30 ASA #:

2543297

BIRTH DATE 10/17/2009 ACT BW 80 ADJ WW 556 ADJ YW 1057

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 108 RATIO 105 RATIO 96

IR BLUE MOON W444

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BULL

TATTOO:

W444

B/R NEW DESIGN 036 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 RAB-EGL BLUE MOON 4407M 2244076 MILL BRAE BALNORMA PM 0125 GW LUCKY CHARM 665K IR MS LUCKY CHARM T984 2467050 GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 906J

RATIO

BON VIEW PRIDE 664 PLOWMAN 1627 OF MILLBRAE SAR

M B 2RT2 BALNORMA 6019 LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW MISS 600U 508C LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW MISS WALLY 854G

LOT 33 AAA #:

16701761

BIRTH DATE 9/3/2009 ACT BW 90 ADJ WW 547 ADJ YW 1146

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 101 RATIO 104 RATIO 103

IR WAVE W430

PUREBRED ANGUS BULL

TATTOO:

W430

SUMMITCRESTSCOTCHCAP0B45 GARDENS HIGHMARK GARDENS WAVE 9679158 GREEN GARDENLADY 6255 S2 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 I R MS NEW DESIGN M792 2332515 ROCK HILL ELBA L84

RATIO

GREEN GARDEN PRIDE6128S1 N BAR EMULATION EXT GREEN GARDENLADY 4256 S2 B-R NEW DESIGN 036 BON VIEW GAMMER 85 AAR NEW TREND ROCK HILL ELBA 42D

3.70 89 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 4.8 34.5 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -4.9 24 60.9 13.9 25.9 75 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -7.7 0.02 0.59 0.05 0.22 140 77 W444 would be a good prospect for downsizing some larger framed cows. 67 ULTRA RE RATIO 106

4.62 111 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.4 38.3 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -3.6 17.5 47.6 3.5 12.3 110 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -13.6 0.28 0.86 0.15 0.12 119 69 Calving Ease prospect from the Elba L84 line. She produced to 19 years of age in our 200 program. ULTRA RE RATIO 116

COLOR:

LOT 31

ASA #:

2543283

BIRTH DATE 10/13/2009 ACT BW 80 ADJ WW 475 ADJ YW 1123

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 110 RATIO 90 RATIO 102

IR BLUE MOON W419

1/2 AN 1/2 SM BULL

TATTOO:

W419

B/R NEW DESIGN 036 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 RAB-EGL BLUE MOON 4407M 2244076 MILL BRAE BALNORMA PM 0125 BROOKS ABOVE PAR IR MS ABOVE PAR S941 2420931 IR MS NO JOKE M776

RATIO

BON VIEW PRIDE 664 PLOWMAN 1627 OF MILLBRAE SAR

M B 2RT2 BALNORMA 6019 ELLINGSON BLACKPERFECTOR STF REBECA PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER IR MS VIENNA H658

LOT 34

AAA #:

16701760

BIRTH DATE 9/28/2009 ACT BW 72 ADJ WW 452 ADJ YW 1023

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 120 RATIO 86 RATIO 92

RATIO

IR WAVE W417

PUREBRED ANGUS BULL

TATTOO:

W417

SUMMITCRESTSCOTCHCAP0B45 GARDENS HIGHMARK GARDENS WAVE 9679158 GREEN GARDENLADY 6255 S2 G A R RETAIL PRODUCT IR MS RET PRODUCT R890 2383013 IR MS EXT TRAVELER J685

GREEN GARDEN PRIDE6128S1 N BAR EMULATION EXT GREEN GARDENLADY 4256 S2 G A R PRECISION 1680 G A R EXT 4927 N BAR EMULATION EXT IR MS TRAVELER 1489 G592

4.77 115 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.6 34.3 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY -4.1 27.1 71.1 8.2 21.8 ULTRA IMF RATI O 101 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -0.2 0.06 0.64 0.04 0.09 139 79 M776 grandson that gained well on test. Moderate BW with a good set of EPD's. 50 Homozygous Polled. ULTRA RE RATIO 93

3.74 90 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 5.5 36.3 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -6.6 5.3 30.8 4.9 7.6 138 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O -27.8 0.34 1.10 0.12 -0.49 138 73 Calving Ease Prospect. Our Angus are bred to be easy calving with maternal strength 144 and carcass merit. This bull should leave behind some nice daughters. ULTRA RE RATIO 76

COLOR:

LOT 32

AAA #:

16701880

BIRTH DATE 8/15/2009 ACT BW 86 ADJ WW 570 ADJ YW 1235

CALVING SCORE 1

TEST GAIN

RATIO 100 RATIO 108 RATIO 111

RATIO

IR OBJECTIVE W398

PUREBRED ANGUS BULL

TATTOO:

W398

D H D TRAVELER 6807 S S TRAVELER 6807 T510 S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 2386486 S S MISS RITA R011 7R8 G A R RETAIL PRODUCT GAR RETAIL PRODUCT R217 15943181

G A R 1407 New Design 1954

S S MISS HI SPADE A114 S S RITO RITO R76 R011 S S MISS ULTRESS U56 G A R PRECISION 1680 G A R EXT 4927 Bon View New Design 1407 G A R Precision 819

4.82 116 EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL ADJ ADJ FRAME SCROTAL MAT MAT MAT 4.8 33.6 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY ULTRA IMF RATI O -2.5 42.2 84.7 6.8 27.9 116 CW YG MAR BF REA API TI ULTRA BF RATI O 9.5 0.38 0.76 0.10 -0.25 124 81 Moderate framed Angus out of a first calf heifer. Gained extremely well on test. Should 156 work very well in a SimAngus program. ULTRA RE RATIO 90 COLOR:

Anna is dad's big helper. (Photo courtesy of Guy Peverley-High Plains Journal)

Constructing ASA’s Economic Indexes

By Wade Shafer, Ph.D., ASA Director of Performance Programs

hough not a scienti¿c poll, based on my interaction with breeders there seems to have been a substantial increase in the use of our economic indexes since their introduction. I get call after call from breeders who are using them — or at least are curious about their use. There have been several breeders of late who have asked for more speci¿c details on the construction of our indexes. Given the interest, I thought it may be worthwhile to delve a little deeper into what makes them tick. Since several articles pertaining to ASA’s All Purpose (API) and Terminal (TI) indexes have been published in the Register I will not take time for the basics (e.g., de¿ning them); for those wishing for a quick reference on our indexes see page 46 in the March SimTalk , more thorough description can be found by clicking the library icon at www.simmental.org. Some are of the impression that we use our intuition to construct our indexes, much like a chef would put together a gourmet meal —a dash of this and a pinch of that and voila! The truth is that it is not nearly that exciting. ASA’s indexes are constructed very similarly to the way an accountant would calculate projections on how the purchase of a piece of equipment will impact a ¿rm’s bottom line. In doing so, the accountant has to estimate how the equipment will perform, i.e., how much output will be achieved and what level of input will be required to achieve it. This is where EPDs come in. Because they are calculated by using all available information on the over 6,000,000 animals in our database, EPDs provide far and away the best prediction of the output and corresponding input expected in a sire’s offspring. These output and input traits are those required to calculate pro¿t — the type of information an accountant would need to make

economic projections on a piece of equipment. In animal breeding lingo, these are called economically relevant traits. The traits relevant to our All Purpose Index (API) are listed below: Table 1. Economically Relevant Traits in API U U U U U U U U U U U

Salvage weight Female longevity Milk production Cowherd intake Feedlot intake Calf survival Weaning growth Post-weaning growth Carcass weight Yield grade Marbling

Beside the fact that the list is extensive due to API covering virtually all segments of a production system, in perusing it you probably noticed that we only publish EPDs for some of these traits. For example, though you have all seen our weaning growth and carcass EPDs you undoubtedly have never seen our cowherd or feedlot intake EPDs. I say that like we have them. We do! You may be wondering how that can be since we do not collect data on those traits. The answer is that we calculate EPDs for traits we don’t collect data on by using traits we do collect data on. For example, research has shown that there is a very strong genetic relationship between feedlot intake and growth; i.e., animals with genes for rapid growth very likely eat more in the feedlot — hardly a surprise. Since we collect loads of data on growth, we can leverage what we know about a sire’s growth genetics with the strong relationship between growth and intake to predict feedlot intake on the sire’s calves. We also know that the size of a sire’s daughters and their milk production level provides insight about

the energy they will need to maintain themselves and wean a calf, i.e., their intake requirements. Through this process of combining our knowledge of genetic relationships with the data you submit on calving ease, growth, carcass traits and stayability, we are able to predict the genetic level for each of the eleven traits used in the calculation of API. Because cowherd traits are not important in terminal sire selection, only the last seven traits are economically relevant to TI. Predicting an animal’s genetic merit in the economically relevant traits provides the biological components required to determine an animal’s impact on pro¿t. Now we need to tie economics to the biology. This is accomplished via a computer simulation program developed by USDA research geneticist, Dr. Mike MacNeil. Dr. MacNeil’s simulator mimics beef cattle production on the computer — cows conceive, gestate, calve, lactate, rebreed, calves are weaned, open and old cows are culled, heifers are retained, and cull heifers and steers are placed on feed and eventually harvested. You do not get dirty raising computer cows—but you can sure answer a lot of questions! The ¿rst step in tying biology to economics with the simulator is generating a “ base” herd. The base simulation calculates the pro¿tability of the average half Simmental, half Angus herd. Simmental x Angus was chosen for the base, as Angus is the predominant cow in the commercial industry by a country mile. It stands to reason, therefore, that the bulk of Simmental bulls will be used on Angus cows. The averages of the basic biological traits of this virtual base herd can be found below: CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Constructing ASA’s Economic Indexes CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

Table 2 . Biological Trait Averages for Base Simulation Weaning weight: 550 lb Feedlot gain; intake: Phase 1 (80 d): 2.51 lb/d; 26.86 lb/d Phase 2 (50 d): 2.92 lb/d; 21.90 lb/d Phase 3 (100 d): 3.81 lb/d 26.67 lb/d Cow size: 1250 lb Milk production: 5283 lb/lactation Pregnancy rate: 84% Dystocia heifers (direct): 20% Dystocia heifers (maternal): 20% Calf survival: 96% Harvest weight: 1277.8 lb Dressing: 62.9% Carcass weight: 803.7 lb Marbling score: 5.14 Yield grade: 2.8 Of course, we also need estimates of future prices and costs to make economic projections for this herd. Yes. I said future prices and costs. Because we are selecting seed stock that will produce offspring in the future, future prices and costs are what are pertinent to us. We have used multiple sources to make these predictions (e.g., CattleFax, economists, and industry experts). This is an area where we played the gourmet chef and used intuition to some degree. When it comes to predicting the future, there is inevitably some guesswork involved. Fortunately, studies have shown that price and cost predictions can be off by a substantial margin and economic indexes still tend to rank

animals fairly similarly. This may sound counterintuitive, but there are solid reasons for it: 1) because each trait is only a piece of the overall pro¿tability puzzle, if the economics of a particular trait change dramatically (e.g., the choice/ select spread drops to zero), its effect on the index is limited to the degree the trait impacts overall pro¿t, 2) because prices and costs tend to move together over time, the impact of an off-base prediction in one area will likely be counterbalanced by an errant prediction in another. For example, if inÀation is predicted to be 3% and ends up being 6% both prices and costs are likely to be underestimated by an average of 3% with the net impact on the index being minimal. A sample of the prices and costs used in index calculation can be found below:

Table 3 . Prices and Costs Salvage price: $.45/lb Hay: $.0325/lb dm Pasture: $26/ac/yr Feed; fixed costs Phase 1: $.036/lb; $.51/d Phase 2: $.039/lb; $.80/d Phase 3: $.067/lb; $.80/d Carcass prices: Base: $121/cwt < 550 lb: - $15/cwt > 950 lb: - $7/cwt >1000 lb: - $17.50/cwt Prime: + $8.00/cwt High Choice: + $3.50/cwt Choice: + $1.50/cwt Select: - $11.00/cwt Standard: - $20.00/cwt

YG 1: + $4.00/ cwt YG 2: + $2.00/ cwt YG 3: $0.00/ cwt YG 4: - $15.00/ cwt YG 5: - $20.00/ cwt Once the base simulation is complete, we have very valuable information — an estimate of the future pro¿tability of the average Simmental x Angus herd. This information provides a benchmark from which we derive weightings for each economically relevant trait. This is accomplished by changing each trait one unit while holding all others steady and comparing the difference in the bottom line with the base herd. (This undertaking would be virtually impossible in the real world; however, computer cows make it a piece of cake!) Armed with EPDs on each animal for the economically relevant traits and weighting factors based on the impact these traits have on pro¿t we calculate economic indexes— the overall economic value of an animal. There you have it, my attempt at taking some of the mystery out of our economic indexes. In a nutshell, the process is best described as genetic accounting. Though the concept may be new to the beef industry, economic indexes have been central to the monumental genetic progress seen in the poultry, swine, and dairy industries over the last several decades. Given the multitude of biological and economic factors impacting pro¿t, assimilating them all in our minds in the hope of accurately assessing the economic value of a genotype is akin to taking a half-court shot from the seat of your pants to win the game— highly unlikely. Your chances of accurately assessing an animal’s economic merit are greatly enhanced by using tools that apply a rigorous, accountant-like method to predicting pro¿t, in other words, ASA’s economic selection indexes.

Indexes project the overall economic value of an animal. This article is from the April 2008 ASA Register.

THE FEMALES THAT SELL:

The females selling represent the first public auction offering of a group of breeding females in our 83 year history. There a re no culls selling in this group, only cows that we would be just as willing to retain in the herd. Our program is now generating more quality replacement females than we have the ability to maintain in the herd, and we are proud to offer this group. The ability to offer these quality females is the result of three genetic improvement strategies: 1.) Strict culling - Heifers and cows that fail to meet high standards are culled. 2.) Use of quality, proven sires through Artificial Insemination for over 40 years. 3.) Embryo Transfer - Our first attempt at ET was in 1987, and was used with limited success from then until 2004. Beginning at that time we set a goal to produce 40-50% of the annual calf crop from the best 3% of our cowherd, via embryo work. This goal has been achieved with the result being an improvement in both consistency and quality every year. The AI sired calves at side represent cutting edge genetics. As a group they have an average API of $131, which ranks them in the TOP 4% of the breed. All cows are open and should be ready to start breeding anytime fit for your program. If you purchase a first calf heifer(s) remember they are still growing and manage them accordingly to insure they breed right back. A sale supplement sheet will be available to update calf information not available at the time o f the catalog being published. This supplement will be available at the sale, or ahead of the sale at: www.irvineranchgenetics.com

LOT 35

IR MS GENEVA U077

ASA #:

2537266 BIRTH DATE 9/8/2008

POLLED 1/2 SM 1/2 AN COW

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N 2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J

CALF SIRE TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 CALF SEX CALF TAG CALF BREED(S) 1/2 SM 1/2 AN CALF BIRTH DATE due 10/10/2010 CALF BIRTH WT

TATTOO:

U077

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C

B-R NEW DESIGN 323 FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323 2320291 FINKS MISS 8315 41686148

GW MISS 600U 508C CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G B-R NEW DESIGN 036 B/R RUBY OF TIFFANY 155 FINKS 5522-6148 FINKS MISS 4168 81305204

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL MAT MAT CE BW WW YW CE MILK -2.1 27.2 63.3 14.9 CW YG MAR BF REA SH -2.2 0.08 0.87 0.04 0.08

MAT WW STAY 28.5 API TI 138 80

Propel your program forward with this outstanding 2109 daughter. U077 ratioed 119 for IMF and is in the TOP 1% of the breed for this trait. Breed leading quality with high percentile EPD's in many traits.

PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.9 29 66 * 13 28 CW -1.4 0.17 0.79 0.08 0.08 * API 138 TI 80

LOT 36

IR MS VALIOSA U031

ASA #:

2537243 BIRTH DATE 8/19/2008

POLLED PB SM COW

U031

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW LUCKY MAN 644N

GW LUCKY ONE 686K

ASA #:

2383030 BIRTH DATE 9/30/2005

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C

2223338 GW MISS 600U 964J

CALF SIRE TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 CALF SEX

TATTOO:

LOT 35 - IR MS GENEVA U077 IR MS RET PRODUCT R899

LOT 38

GW MISS 600U 508C CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 750G

POLLED PB AN COW

GAR PRECISION 1680 GAR RETAIL PRODUCT 2191566 GAR EXT 4927

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

TATTOO:

R899

TEHAMA BANDO 155

N BAR EMULATION EXT

9J9 GAR 856 N BAR EMULATION EXT GAR TRAVELER 641 EMULATION N BAR 5522

PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -1.8 34 71 * 12 29 CW 2.5 0.14 0.52 0.07 0.12 * API 131 TI 78

CALF SIRE IR MS EXT TRAVELER J685 N BAR PRIMROSE 2424 GW LUCKY MAN 644N 2332510 IR MS TRAVELER 1489 G592 GAR TRAVELER 1489 IR MS TRAVELER 71 E537 CALF SEX BULL EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X500 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) -3.9 15.5 52 7.3 15.1 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -11.1 0.28 0.56 0.05 -0.61 110 64 R899 is an ET Recipient with a S942 X GW Lucky Man 644N bull calf at side. S942 is the 8/19/2010 dam of Lot 14, the high gaining bull on test. CALF BIRTH WT 92 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -0.3 39 79 * 11 31 CW 9.5 0.06 0.68 0.04 0.26 * API 133 TI 82

LOT 37

LOT 39

CALF TAG CALF BREED(S) 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CALF BIRTH DATE due 10/20/2010 CALF BIRTH WT

IR MS VALIOSA R888 2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

GS MISS EL WALLY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL MAT MAT CE BW WW YW CE MILK 5.5 0.0 36.9 72 7.2 12.1 CW YG MAR BF REA SH 5.5 0.02 0.34 0.02 0.15

MAT WW STAY 30.5 16.7 API TI 116 71

Maternal Sister to Bull Lots 1-7. R888 has the following ratios on her first two natural calves BW 109, WW 125, YW 117, IMF 118, RE 105. Loads of performance in this cow family.

IR MS VIENNA U069

ASA #:

2537259 BIRTH DATE 8/12/2008

POLLED PB SM COW

TATTOO:

U069

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K 2105876 GW MISS 600U 508C PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER

LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

IR MS EYES U029

ASA #:

2537242 BIRTH DATE 8/21/2008

A75G HARTS BLACK CASINO B408

CALF SIRE IR MS NO JOKE M776 PVF-BF MABELLE C131 TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 2238808 IR MS VIENNA H658 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U IR MS FENELLA F559 CALF SEX HEIFER EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X152 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) 8.0 -1.3 34.4 70.1 2.2 12.6 29.8 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI 2.6 -0.10 0.01 0.03 0.61 108 64 CALF BIRTH DATE Here's a chance to purchase an M776 daughter. Check out this great Dual Focus heifer calf 8/20/2010 at side. Top 1% of the breed for Ribeye. CALF BIRTH WT 72 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.5 33 70 * 12 28 CW 1.0 0.08 0.36 0.07 0.35 * API 127 TI 75

POLLED PB SM COW

CCR SNAKE EYES M217P 2238954 CCR MS WILDFIRE 217M

U029

LRS RED REALITY 33J

407D CONNEALY FRONTLINE CCR MISS X 127E PPSR COAL BLACK 65F

CALF SIRE IR MS REALITY M777 LRS MS PREFD STOCK 715G TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 2238809 IR MS BOLDTIME F558 DS CAUFITIME T41 72X IR MS BOLDFLECK A304 CALF SEX HEIFER EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X154 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) -0.9 32.9 70.6 -4.3 12.1 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE 3.7 0.04 0.42 0.04 0.24 121 73 M777 is also the dam of IR Bellwether T300, high selling bull in our 2008 bull sale. Nice cow 8/27/2010 with a good Dual Focus heifer at side (calf has two white socks on back legs). CALF BIRTH WT 78 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.3 32 70 * 3 19 CW 1.6 0.15 0.56 0.08 0.16 * API 134 TI 79

LOT 40

IR MS PREDESTINED S944

ASA #:

2420934 BIRTH DATE 9/13/2006

POLLED 1/2 SM 1/2 AN COW

TATTOO:

S944

VDAR NEW TREND 315 B-R NEW DESIGN 036 G A R PREDESTINED 2191567 G A R EXT 4206 LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C

LOT 40 - IR MS PREDESTINED S944

TATTOO: LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C

GW LUCKY DICE 187H

B/R BLACKCAP EMPRESS 76 N BAR EMULATION EXT G A R 6807 TRAVELER 1432 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

CALF SIRE IR MS YAVAPAI L745 LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS 2190645 IR MS FENELLA H645 PRL PORTERHOUSE REGENT SGA FENELLA CALF SEX HEIFER EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT YW CE MILK WW STAY X165 CE BW WW CALF BREED(S) -1.0 29 67.8 8.6 23.1 1/2 SM 1/2 AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI 2.1 0.10 0.70 0.06 0.15 125 75 CALF BIRTH DATE Pretty SimAngus cow with a nice deposition. Her wide-backed Premium Beef heifer at side 9/6/2010 is sure to end up in the replacement pen. CALF BIRTH WT 87 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.1 28 74 * 6 20 CW 4.4 0.11 0.76 0.07 0.20 * API 133 TI 78

IRVINE RANCH- BREEDING SIMMENTALS SINCE 1968 LOT 41

IR MS PAMPLONA T991

ASA #:

2467055 BIRTH DATE 9/23/2007

POLLED PB SM COW

CALF TAG CALF BREED(S) 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CALF BIRTH DATE due 10/20/2010 CALF BIRTH WT

T991

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY DICE 187H

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FANCY STOCK M779 2238810 IR MS BOLD CISCO H661

LOT 45

IR MS PREF BEEF S936

ASA #:

2420941 BIRTH DATE 10/5/2006

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT

2002092 407D

CALF SIRE TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 CALF SEX

TATTOO: LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U GW MISS BUTKUS 428B

POLLED PB SM COW

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF 2050715 SRS G733 GLIMMER

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

CALF SIRE TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 CALF SEX

LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z ER BLACK CISCO 532C IR MS BOLDFLECK F563

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL MAT MAT MAT CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY 8.0 -1.2 38.4 76.9 5.2 7.1 26.3 20.4 CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI 6.8 0.06 0.22 0.04 0.20 -0.26 121 71 T991's first calf was a bull, Lot 20 in this sale. Dual Focus seems to be working very well and should produce a nice calf with T991.

CALF TAG CALF BREED(S) 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CALF BIRTH DATE due 11/7/2010 CALF BIRTH WT

TATTOO:

S936

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

ER BLACK CISCO 532C IR MS BOLD CISCO H661 2054639 IR MS BOLDFLECK F563

LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z MR BEEF E141 SRS Z-12 PTL POLLED STATS ER MISS MAX 54Z BOLD FUTURE IR MS POLLFLECK FL B353

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL MAT MAT MAT CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY 6.8 -2.1 23.5 45.3 1.2 10.4 22.2 23.4 CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI -13.5 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.06 -0.02 113 58 Dam and Granddam still producing in our herd at 12 and 14 years of age. Many sons of F563 and H661 have sold through our sales and worked well in commercial cowherds.

PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.4 35 73 * 9 26 CW 3.1 0.16 0.46 0.08 0.14 * API 132 TI 79

PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.9 27 58 * 11 24 CW -7.1 0.16 0.38 0.08 0.07 * API 126 TI 72

LOT 42

LOT 46

IR MS PAMPLONA U033

ASA #:

2537245 BIRTH DATE 8/19/2008

POLLED PB SM COW

TATTOO:

U033

2420933 BIRTH DATE 9/19/2006

NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 2081939 C&D TRACY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C

IR MS PREF BEEF S943

ASA #:

NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U BETSY CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

PROJECTED CALF EPD'S:

LOT 43

LOT 47

IR MS VALIOSA T960

2467032 BIRTH DATE 9/7/2007

POLLED PB SM COW

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C 2105876 GW MISS 600U 508C

CALF SIRE IR Incentive U389 CALF SEX CALF TAG CALF BREED(S) 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CALF BIRTH DATE due 11/12/2010 CALF BIRTH WT

TATTOO:

T960

GW LUCKY ONE 686K IR MS VALIOSA R888 2383014 IR MS VALIOSA L749

LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U A75G

GS MISS EL WALLY

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL MAT MAT CE BW WW YW CE MILK 8.1 -1.7 28.3 60.9 6.6 9.8 CW YG MAR BF REA SH -3.3 0.00 0.36 0.02 0.10 -0.31

MAT WW STAY 24 API TI 121 70

Maternal Sister to Bull Lots 1-7. R888 has the following ratios on her first two natural calves: BW 109, WW 125, YW 117, IMF 118, RE 105. The IR Incentive calves are impressive so far. Find out more about him at: www.irvineranchgenetics.com

2537251 BIRTH DATE 8/31/2008

POLLED PB AN COW

2106276 IR MS POLLFLECK FL B353

TATTOO:

LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z MR BEEF E141 SRS Z-12 LANDRIDGE JET BLACK BDV R52 MS BLACK KNIGHT DS POLLFLECK 809 ROCK HILL A95 (REG AN)

Moderate sized Preferred Beef daughter bred for a SimAngus calf, due about sale time.

IR MS BLUE MOON T985

ASA #:

S943

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL MAT MAT MAT CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY 7.4 -0.1 27.6 55.7 1.5 0.2 14 16.6 CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI -4.2 0.11 0.25 0.03 -0.16 -0.22 109 62

POLLED PB AN COW

TATTOO:

T985

B/R NEW DESIGN 036 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 RAB-EGL BLUE MOON 4407M

BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS FENELLA F559

IR MS PRIME TIME U045

ASA #:

CALF BREED(S) 1/2 SM 1/2 AN CALF BIRTH DATE due 11/7/2010 CALF BIRTH WT

IR MS DANDY 600U J696

2244076 MILL BRAE BALNORMA PM 0125

GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G

PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.1 36 75 * 12 30 CW 4.5 -0.01 0.40 0.04 0.38 * API 131 TI 78

LOT 44

CALF TAG

2467051 BIRTH DATE 9/21/2007

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT GW LUCKY CHARM 665K

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

CALF SIRE EXT GOVENOR CALF SEX

TATTOO: CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

2050715 SRS G733 GLIMMER

CALF SIRE IR MS PREFERRED N825 LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z IR INCENTIVE U389 2281672 IR MS BOLDFLECK F563 BOLD FUTURE IR MS POLLFLECK FL B353 CALF SEX BULL EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X486 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) 12.5 -5.2 26.4 55.2 3.6 9.9 23.1 21.3 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -12.0 0.00 0.09 0.05 0.24 126 66 Shear Force daughter, built to last. U033's great granddam produced to 15 years of age. 9/3/2010 F563 (14 years) and N825 (7 years) are still producing in our herd. The calf's sire, IR CALF BIRTH WT Incentive U389, was the Lot 1 bull of our 2009 sale. 75 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -3.8 36 72 * 12 30 CW 0.2 -0.01 0.26 0.06 0.45 * API 134 TI 78

ASA #:

POLLED PB SM COW

BON VIEW PRIDE 664 PLOWMAN 1627 OF MILLBRAE SAR

M B 2RT2 BALNORMA 6019 B/R NEW DESIGN 036

CALF SIRE IR MS NEW DESIGN M792 BON VIEW GAMMER 85 Gardens Wave 2332515 ROCK HILL ELBA L84 AAR NEW TREND ROCK HILL ELBA 42D CALF SEX BULL EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X501 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) -3.6 27.1 67.6 9.5 23.1 PB AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -1.7 0.20 0.65 0.07 -0.09 117 71 Elba L84 produced to 19 years of age. T985 has a nice bull calf at side. 9/4/2010 CALF BIRTH WT 93 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -4.9 18 52 * 3 12 CW -13 0.22 1.09 0.11 -.03 * API 139 TI 79

U045

R R TRAVELER 5204 GARDENS PRIME TIME N BAR PRIME TIME D806 2178379 N BAR MISS EMULOUS A404 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878

GREEN GARDEN SUSIE 1246 S1 N BAR EMULATION EXT Z52 N BAR MISS EMOLOUS X3091 B/R NEW DESIGN 036

CALF SIRE IR MS NEW DESIGN M792 BON VIEW GAMMER 85 GAR RETAIL PRODUCT 2332515 ROCK HILL ELBA L84 AAR NEW TREND ROCK HILL ELBA 42D CALF SEX HEIFER EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X167 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) -4.2 8.8 37 8.9 13.3 PB AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -20.5 0.36 0.80 0.11 -0.50 117 65 Good uddered, M792 daughter. U045's granddam, Elba L84, produced to 19 years of 9/29/2010 age. It isn't easy parting with the good young cows in this sale. CALF BIRTH WT 75 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -3.1 18 57 * 8 17 CW -6.9 0.29 0.81 0.10 -0.22 * API 117 TI 69

LOT 47 - IR MS BLUE MOON T985

www.IrvineRanchGenetics.com LOT 48

IR MS LUCKY ONE R882

ASA #:

2383020 BIRTH DATE 9/15/2005

POLLED PB SM COW

TATTOO:

R882

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G GW LUCKY ONE 686K 2092497 GS MISS EL WALLY LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C

407D 3C WALLY C240 BLK GW MISS TAILORMADE 1359C CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U

CALF SIRE IR MS PREFERRED K728 LAS MISS PRINCESS 020Z IR Incentive U389 2151531 IR MS BOLDFLECK F563 BOLD FUTURE IR MS POLLFLECK FL B353 CALF SEX HEIFER EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X166 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) 5.5 -0.8 26.4 55.2 9.1 -0.3 12.9 16.1 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -5.4 0.05 0.48 0.01 -0.13 -0.01 120 68 Our Lucky One daughters have been a real asset. They have good udders, calve easy, 9/9/2010 and rebreed early. R882 and her Incentive heifer will make a nice 2-in-one to take home. CALF BIRTH WT 90 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -1.6 36 72 * 7 25 CW 3.5 0.02 0.46 0.04 0.26 * API 130 TI 78

LOT 49

IR MS LUCKY CHARM T964

ASA #:

2467034 BIRTH DATE 9/15/2007

POLLED PB SM COW

TATTOO:

T964

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C 2105876 GW MISS 600U 508C LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C

IR MS PRIME TIME U019

ASA #:

2537237 BIRTH DATE 9/15/2008

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT GW LUCKY CHARM 665K

LOT 48 - IR MS LUCKY ONE R882 LOT 52

LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U A75G

POLLED PB AN COW

GARDENS PRIME TIME N BAR PRIME TIME D806 2178379 N BAR MISS EMULOUS A404

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT

TATTOO:

U019

R R TRAVELER 5204

G A R RETAIL PRODUCT

GREEN GARDEN SUSIE 1246 S1 N BAR EMULATION EXT Z52 N BAR MISS EMOLOUS X3091 GAR PRECISION 1680

CALF SIRE GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 906J LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230 TNT Dual Focus T249 2183343 GW MISS WALLY 854G 3C WALLY C240 BLK GW MISS 600U 307C CALF SEX BULL EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X502 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) 10.9 -1.8 28.2 58.3 4.5 10.7 24.8 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -5.1 -0.07 0.14 0.02 0.31 -0.42 113 65 Strapping Dual Focus bull calf at side. Here is a chance to buy a herd bull, one year early. 9/13/2010 Momma comes along as a bonus! CALF BIRTH WT 95 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.7 30 64 * 11 26 CW -2.9 0.09 0.42 0.07 0.20 * API 129 TI 75

CALF SIRE IR MS RET PRODUCT R890 G A R EXT 4927 GARDENS WAVE 2383013 I R MS EXT TRAVELER J685 N BAR EMULATION EXT IR MS TRAVELER 1489 G592 CALF SEX BULL EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X475 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) -4.6 10.7 45.2 7.8 13.1 PB AN CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -16.0 0.40 0.86 0.11 -0.58 122 69 We had to make some tough decisions which cows to put in this sale. This first calf Angus 8/19/2010 heifer should stick with you for a long while. CALF BIRTH WT 78 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -5.4 10 41 * 2 7 CW -20.1 0.32 1.20 0.13 -0.28 * API 142 TI 80

LOT 50

LOT 53

IR MS SEVILLA U037

ASA #:

2537247 BIRTH DATE 8/24/2008

POLLED PB SM COW

TATTOO:

U037

2537248 BIRTH DATE 8/27/2008

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K 2105876 GW MISS 600U 508C LRS PARAMOUNT 68M

IR MS EYES U038

ASA #:

LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U A75G

POLLED PB SM COW

GW LUCKY DICE 187H CCR SNAKE EYES M217P 2238954 CCR MS WILDFIRE 217M

NICHOLS LEGACY G151

TATTOO:

U038

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C

LRS RED REALITY 33J

407D CONNEALY FRONTLINE CCR MISS X 127E PPSR COAL BLACK 65F

CALF SIRE IR MS SEVILLA P861 LRS MS BIG COUNTRY 948J LRS TIME ZONE 28U 2293342 IR MS SEVILLA L772 LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C IR MS PASQUE G622 CALF SEX BULL EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X483 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) 6.1 -2.1 32.2 63.4 4.4 7.6 23.7 PB SM CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -2.7 -0.03 0.43 0.03 0.27 129 75 U037 is from our 1927 Foundation Lineage. As a yearling she scanned very good with 9/4/2010 ratios of: IMF 109, BF 70, RE 115. CALF BIRTH WT 82 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: 8 0.8 40 72 7 4 24 CW 6.6 0.06 0.48 0.04 0.15 * API 133 TI 76

CALF SIRE IR MS REALITY M777 LRS MS PREFD STOCK 715G GW LUCKY ACE 076TS 2238809 IR MS BOLDTIME F558 DS CAUFITIME T41 72X IR MS BOLDFLECK A304 CALF SEX BULL EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X488 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) -0.9 32.9 70.6 -4.3 12.1 PB SM CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE 3.7 0.03 0.35 0.04 0.24 118 71 Embryo daughter of M777, dam of IR Bellwether T300. U038 is the only red cow in the 9/22/2010 sale. CALF BIRTH WT 111 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * 0.3 30 68 * 1 16 CW 3.9 -0.02 0.63 0.04 0.42 * API 123 TI 74

LOT 51

LOT 54

IR MS LUCKY CHARM T975

ASA #:

2467044 BIRTH DATE 9/16/2007

POLLED PB SM COW

CALF TAG CALF BREED(S) 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CALF BIRTH DATE due 9/30/2010 CALF BIRTH WT

T975

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW LUCKY CHARM 665K 2105876 GW MISS 600U 508C

CALF SIRE IR Incentive U389 CALF SEX

TATTOO:

LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 906J 2183343 GW MISS WALLY 854G

LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U A75G

2537246 BIRTH DATE 8/15/2008

POLLED PB SM COW

IRISH BLACK KNIGHT LEACHMAN BLK BALDY Z230

MAT WW STAY 23 API TI 117 68

Our first IR Incentive calves were born this fall and are impressive so far. Find out more about him at: www.irvineranchgenetics.com

PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -2.1 36 73 * 12 30 CW 3.5 -0.01 0.36 0.04 0.37 * API 129 TI 77

TATTOO:

U034

EMMONS BLACK HERCULES 3C FULL FIGURES C288 BLK KS BAXTER L791 2120576 KS KAYLA J497

3C WALLY C240 BLK GW MISS 600U 307C

EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL MAT MAT CE BW WW YW CE MILK 10.9 -1.7 27.8 57.5 4.5 9.1 CW YG MAR BF REA SH -5.4 0.00 0.28 0.02 0.08 -0.42

IR MS BAXTER U034

ASA #:

ER BLACK CISCO 532C

3C DANMARKA 0922 BLKZ LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C DX MS ARAPAHOE PRINCESS PTL POLLED STATS

CALF SIRE IR MS BOLD CISCO H661 ER MISS MAX 54Z GW LUCKY ACE 076TS 2054639 IR MS BOLDFLECK F563 BOLD FUTURE IR MS POLLFLECK FL B353 CALF SEX HEIFER EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES-SIMMENTAL CALF TAG MAT MAT MAT X153 CE BW WW YW CE MILK WW STAY CALF BREED(S) 10.5 -3.1 21.7 39 5.7 7.1 17.9 23 PB SM CW YG MAR BF REA SH API TI CALF BIRTH DATE -18.9 0.06 0.19 0.04 -0.15 124 62 U034's Stayability EPD is in the TOP 10% of the breed. Her Dam and Granddam are still 9/2/2010 producing in our herd at 12 and 14 years of age. CALF BIRTH WT 98 PROJECTED CALF EPD'S: * -0.8 24 52 * 7 19 CW -7.4 -0.01 0.55 0.04 0.23 * API 125 TI 70

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