TOWNSEND • MONTANA
2 0 1 9 P R I VAT E T R E AT Y
BULL SALE P R I VAT E T R E AT Y F O R YO U R C O N V E N I E N C E
TOWNSEND • MONTANA
Fellow Cattlemen, Our bull offering represents the top 25% of our bull calf crop. We offer a group of 18 month old bulls (born in the fall of 2017) along with the yearlings. Our breeding philosophy is to focus on the female. Our cows are expected to perform: calve and mother without assistance, breed back in a timely manner and wean a good calf. The registered cattle are managed the same as the commercial cows. We don’t single trait select, nor do we select for extremes. We select for traits that will complement one another, while continuously working at keeping our genetics problem free. When offering bulls for sale, our goal is to provide bulls that are sound, functional, balanced, problem free, working class bulls; able to perform in most environments. Thanks to our current/past customers for entrusting bulls from our program to make a difference in yours. If this is the first time you have considered our bulls, welcome, and thank you for your interest. Be sure to reach out with any questions you may have. Our family is truly blessed to be involved in agriculture and with this great breed of cattle. Warmest Regards, the Ehlke Family Mark Ehlke 406-439-4311 Lacey Jepson 406-439-1544 Jane’a Ehlke 406-202-2766 www.ehlkeherefords.com info@ehlkeherefords.com
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REFERENCE SIRES
E 4L SCHATZEE Z712 AHA#: P43306080 Z712 is a 3/4 brother to Harvie Raftsman 16R with the addition of P606 to Z7712’s pedigree, the quality of females sired by Schatzee will be top flight. Z712 is very well muscled with a huge hip and is heavily pigmented. Z712’s dam is one of the best P606 daughters out there. Z712 is Homozygous Polled. Schatzee sired females have the depth and dimension we strive for and to date are making very productive cows. He is in the top 5% of the breed in WW, YW, and a trait leader in BMI and BII Indexes as well as Udder Suspension and Teat Size.
ILR H MILES 4140B ET AHA#: P43583927 Polled Miles McKee son who has given us a great set of calves. 4140’s calves come easily and are complete in their make up. 4140 posts a stellar set of EPD’s as well, emphasizing calving ease, carcass traits and maternal qualities. We use 4140 on heifers as well as cows. 4140 is co-owned with Iron Lake Ranch, Hoffman Herefords and Lucky U Cattle.
E BRAXTON T719 AHA#: P42839583 T719 offers up outstanding calving ease without giving up carcass quality. Daughters are nicely uddered with adequate milk, sons are well muscled with adequate bone. T719 will continue to have an influence in our herd in the future. T719 is a trait leader in the top 5% of the breed in CE, BW and Mature Cow weight. Additionally, he is a breed leader in CEM, teat size and marbling.
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ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET AHA#: P43385499 Powerfully constructed 10Y son with depth and length of spine. 332A has good pigment and is structurally sound while posting an outstanding EPD profile. Co-owned with Iron Lake Ranch. 332A was the most heavily used sire here in 2016 and 2017. Just a great breeding bull here. As a trait leader, he is in the top 10% of the breed in YW and CHB Index and is also a breed leader in CE, Fat, REA, Marbling, BMI and BII Indexes. 332A is co-owned with Iron Lake Ranch, Langley Farms and Woolfolk Farms.
E 719 BRAXTON A012 AHA#: 43583927 A012 is dark red with excellent pigment and is structurally sound. Dam is a stand out Outcross daughter from Churchill Cattle. Udder quality and maternal are bred in here. A012 is Homozygous Polled.
E ILR 14Z HOLLOWAY C039 AHA#: P43587878 Holloway C039 is on his way to becoming a superior performance sire as well as adding all the important maternal traits: milk, fertility and udder quality. C039’s dam is one of the best P606 daughters you will find anywhere. Top side of this pedigree has doubled down on the maternal and growth aspect. Owned with Iron Lake Ranch.
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FALL 2017 BULLS
14E Cherry red, solid marked, soggy made with a big hip. Good muscle expression and a great disposition come together in this stand out prospect along with a nice number profile.
14E
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 14E
SCURRED | BD: 8/16/17 | AHA#: 43864910 | Act. BW: 76 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
REMITAL SUPERCHARGER 182U
MOHICAN FANCY 76Y
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE
BW WW YW
4.9 2.6
54
92
MM M&G SC
25
52
MOHICAN FANCY 18U Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
1.0 0.005 0.32 0.20 $350 $427 $104
E124
E 332A HOMETOWN E124
POLLED | BD: 8/16/17 | AHA#: 43864940 | Act. BW: 68 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
HARVIE GUNNER 54Z
HARVIE MS LADY 75B
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE
BW WW YW
7.9 1.0
49
87
MM M&G SC
26
50
E 16R LADY RAFTSMAN U809 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 0.015 0.46 0.23 $327 $398 $111
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E124 E124 combines most of the bloodlines recently used here. E124 is so nicely balanced, good hip and muscle definition, deep ribbed, good length smooth shouldered and good on his feet. Herd bull here with tons of calving ease and carcass quality. Highest ratio bull in marbling.
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717 717 has been a favorite since birth is the high performing individual of this group. This guy has been fun to watch grow, for sure will add lbs at weaning and yearling stages. Real strong maternal aspect on the bottom side as well, dam has a great udder, is efficient and productive. EPD profile stands out as well – top 10% in carcass traits, top 5% in maternal, WW and YW and top 10% in both Maternal Indexes (BII and BMI).
717
LJE C039 HOLLOWAY 717
POLLED | BD: 8/21/17 | AHA#: 43878944 | Act. BW: 90 lbs. TH 512X 719T PLAYMAKER 14Z
E U806 VICTOR X84
E ILR 14Z HOLLOWAY C039
LJE VICTORIA 026A
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z
LJE 337U DIVA X53
CE
BW WW YW
-3.8 5.5
MM M&G SC
76 109 25
63
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
1.0 -0.025 0.65 -0.04 $398 $480 $106
E136
E 332A HOMETOWN E136
POLLED | BD: 8/23/17 | AHA#: 43864891 | Act. BW: 72 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332 ET
E 150 PERFECT LADY B022
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE
BW WW YW
4.1 2.9
54
99
MM M&G SC
21
48
E 150 PERFECT LADY B022 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 0.005 0.54 0.06 $357 $424 $115
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E136 Another super made 332A son. Lots of balance and calving ease here as well. It comes down to minor details as to which bull comes out on top E124 or E136. This is a herd bull as well with a ton of thickness and rib shape to him.
E 150 PERFECT LADY B022 Dam of E136
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FALL 2017 BULLS
19E 332A son whose pedigree on the bottom side would be an outcross to most. 19E should work fine on heifers. This bull is very balanced and complete.
19E
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 19E
HORNED | BD: 8/24/17 | AHA#: 43864911 | Act. BW: 76 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
ANCHOR 11X
LJW 11X MISS ANCHOR 008A
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE
BW WW YW
4.7 2.1
51
85
MM M&G SC
28
54
ANCHOR 54Y Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.6 -0.005 0.38 0.16 $284 $352 $105
721
LJE A012 BRAXTON 721
POLLED | BD: 8/28/17 | AHA#: 43864890 | Act. BW: 81 lbs. E BRAXTON 719
HARVIE DAN SNIPER 203Z
E 719 BRAXTON A012
LJE 203Z FAITH 5014
CHURCHILL LADY 1149Y CE
BW WW YW
3.2 2.5
47
67
LJW 11X MISS ANCHOR 008A
MM M&G SC
25
49
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.5 -0.015 0.32 0.06 $339 $399 $98
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721 721 should work well on heifers. Nice maternal background in a moderate frame. Dark cherry red down to the ground.
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722 A uniquely bred bull here. 722’s granddam 19Z is a donor cow we have used extensively in the past few years, with Online, P606 and 719T also in his background, making 722 quite a breeding tool. This bull is wide based and topped with a thick quarter. A standout for sure.
722
LJE C039 HOLLOWAY 722
POLLED | BD: 8/28/17 | AHA#: 43878948 | Act. BW: 72 lbs. TH 512X 719T PLAYMAKER 14Z
HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R
E ILR 14Z HOLLOWAY C039
LJE 16R LADY RAFTSMAN Y701
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z CE
BW WW YW
3.7 3.7
52
77
LJE LADY PRIDE 0701
MM M&G SC
20
46
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.4 -0.015 0.17 0.30 $285 $346 $96
22E
LJE C039 HOLLOWAY 22E
POLLED | BD: 8/29/17 | AHA#: 43878945 | Act. BW: 79 lbs. TH 512X 719T PLAYMAKER 14Z
ANCHOR 44U
E ILR 14Z HOLLOWAY C039
ANCHOR 2Y
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z CE
BW WW YW
0.4 3.4
60
97
ANCHOR 8W
MM M&G SC
22
52
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.6 -0.025 0.40 0.05 $324 $396 $91
Bulls for sale come from top 25% of bull calf crop.
22E Performance bred in here. 22E and his siblings were the heavy weaning and yearling group of their contemporaries. Good bull here with lots of growth.
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FALL 2017 BULLS
E159 332A son out of a high performing Anchor bred dam. E159’s dam has been a solid producer for us. Adding 332A to the mix should ensure that E159 will be a sire of useful cattle.
E159 POLLED
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E 332A HOMETOWN E159 BD: 9/1/17
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AHA#: 43864897
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET CE
BW WW YW
MM M&G SC
56 100 25
53
Act. BW: 93 lbs.
ANCHOR 12Y
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET
-1.0 5.3
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ANCHOR 51U ANCHOR 17U Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 -0.015 0.41 0.05 $265 $329 $105
E161 POLLED
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E 332A HOMETOWN E161 BD: 9/1/17
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AHA#: 43864950
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET CE
BW WW YW
MM M&G SC
52 100 20
46
Act. BW: 93 lbs.
E MC P316 MS NASDAQ 701A ET
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET
-1.6 5.0
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PW MOHICAN NASDAQ P316 HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 -0.015 0.41 0.04 $348 $410 $105
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E161 Nicely bred 332A son here. Dam is a daughter of Harvie’s 51F cow and Nasdaq P316 who is a full brother to P606. A highly maternal bred bull here. Could turn into the sleeper of this group of bulls.
E MC P316 MS NASDAQ 701A ET Dam of E161
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724 Moderate framed bull with some early growth. There are some good sound cattle in 724’s background. Dark cherry red down to the ground.
724
LJE A012 BRAXTON 724
POLLED | BD: 9/1/17 | AHA#: 43864915 | Act. BW: 103 lbs. E BRAXTON 719
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
E 719 BRAXTON A012
LJE 337U DIVA 008B
CHURCHILL LADY 1149Y CE
BW WW YW
-6.9 6.9
55
81
ANCHOR 16Y
MM M&G SC
22
50
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.5 -0.035 0.14 -0.01 $331 $395 $84
E163
E Z712 SCHATZEE E163
SCURRED | BD: 9/4/17 | AHA#: 43864946 | Act. BW: 85 lbs. HARVIES LADIES MAN 4L
DD GOGGLE TIME 46 ET
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
B LADY GAGA 428
HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W CE
BW WW YW
-4.1 5.1
50
83
B ROCKETTE 737
MM M&G SC
19
44
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.6 -0.005 0.35 -0.04 $337 $394 $96
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E163 Schatzee out of a Bayer’s bred cow. This breeding has produced sound, functional cattle for us in past years. This is a nicely balanced bull that is heavily pigmented and red down to the ground.
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FALL 2017 BULLS
24E 24E combines most of the recent bloodlines in our herd. This is bull is nicely balanced on paper as well as in the flesh. Dam is a very productive cow with a great udder who has done a good job for us.
24E POLLED
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LJE 332A HOMETOWN 24E BD: 9/4/17
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AHA#: 43864884
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET CE
BW WW YW
55
94
MM M&G SC
23
50
Act. BW: 83 lbs.
LJE 337U DIVA Y901
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET
4.3 3.5
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HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U LJE T719 MS BRAXTON 0901 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 -0.005 0.43 0.14 $347 $420 $109
725 POLLED
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LJE C039 HOLLOWAY 725 BD: 9/4/17
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AHA#: 43878943
TH 512X 719T PLAYMAKER 14Z
E ILR 14Z HOLLOWAY C039 CE
BW WW YW
65
87
E 7W LADY TAILOR Y971 ET
MM M&G SC
28
61
Act. BW: 83 lbs.
LJE Z545 STAR 030B
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET19Z
-3.0 3.9
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E S604 BOOMER Z545
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 -0.035 0.71 -0.03 $410 $483 $109
Hereford Heterosis – proven advantages in feedlot profitability,
725 725 is bred to be highly maternal with 2 shot of P606. The EPD profile indicates solid performance here as well. The C039 contemporary group are the high gainers of the group of Fall 2017 cattle – both bulls and heifers.
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E166 Braxton A012 who shows a little more performance. There are some very solid cow families in E166’s background. Maternal aspect should be very high with this guy.
E166 POLLED
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E A012 BRAXTON E166 BD: 9/7/17
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AHA#: 43864953
E BRAXTON 719
E 719 BRAXTON A012 CE
BW WW YW
Act. BW: 87 lbs.
E X84 VICTORIA C131
CHURCHILL LADY 1149Y
-5.4 5.7
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E U806 VICTOR X84 E P606 BOOMER GAL S605
MM M&G SC
53 100 23
50
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 -0.005 0.41 0.07 $385 $453 $100
E167 POLLED
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E 332A HOMETOWN E167 BD: 9/7/17
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AHA#: 43864929
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET CE
BW WW YW
54
92
MM M&G SC
23
50
Act. BW: 82 lbs.
E 337U DIVA Y832
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET
2.2 3.8
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HARIVE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U E P425 ANCHORL LADY U832 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 -0.025 0.36 0.17 $349 $423 $106
fertility increase, cow herd size and net cow profit.
E167 Well balanced individual here. 332A x Colateral 337U brings a lot to the forefront. Maternal, carcass, udder quality, and the list goes on. We sure like this breeding combination.
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FALL 2017 BULLS
727 Calving ease bred in here. One of the younger 332A sons in this group. Maternal aspect should be very good.
727
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 727
POLLED | BD: 9/10/17 | AHA#: 43864920 | Act. BW: 85 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E BRAXTON 719
CE
BW WW YW
5.1 3.1
46
85
MM M&G SC
24
47
LJE SASSY 0702 Fat
E 1414 TOP TIER 7011 ET
POLLED | BD: 9/13/17 | AHA#: 43864951 | Act. BW: ET lbs. C STOCKMAN 2059 ET
LJE T719 MS BRAXTON 0901
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET
7011
PW MOHICAN NASDAQ P316
SR CCC TOP TIER 1414B ET
E MC P316 MS NASDAQ 701A ET
NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.5 0.005 0.34 0.16 $318 $383 $106
CE
BW WW YW
-2.2 4.1
44
79
MM M&G SC
19
41
HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.4 -0.025 0.50 0.04 $344 $397 $108
Live a good, honorable life.
7011 Sire Top Tier 1414 was lost at a very young age with very limited semen available. Our Top Tier daughters are excellent. This bull’s dam is a very complete cow with one of the best udders on the ranch. This bull is long bodied and thick made with a clean front.
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7015 This Miles son is out of a power cow who is extremely productive with a great udder. This bull really came on this fall and we like him more and more every day. Big bodied and thick made with a ton of rib shape and dimension. On the EPD side of things, he is top 2% of the breed in BMI and BII, top 5% in cow fertility, milk, m&G and top 10% CHB Index.
ILR 156T IRON LADY 486B ET
7015
E 4140B MILES 7015 ET
POLLED | BD: 9/19/17 | AHA#: 43864900 | Act. BW: ET lbs. C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
CMR GVP MR MATERNAL 156T
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
ILR 156T IRON LADY 486B ET
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118 CE
BW WW YW
-2.4 3.0
55
77
DJB 46B BETH 1L
MM M&G SC
34
62
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.9 -0.025 0.75 0.15 $456 $531 $118
Dam of 7015
7018
E 1414 TOP TIER 7018 ET
POLLED | BD: 9/21/17 | AHA#: 43959235 | Act. BW: ET lbs. C STOCKMAN 2059 ET
STAR BRIGHT FUTURE 533P ET
SR CCC TOP TIER 1414B ET
STAR BE STILL MY HEART 273U
NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET CE
BW WW YW
-2.3 3.2
41
64
MM M&G SC
24
44
MSU APOLLONIA 10M Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.3 -0.015 0.17 0.10 $259 $313 $96
Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.
7018 Another bull sired by Top Tier 1414. Well balanced moderate bull, good pigment and structure.
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YEARLING BULLS
F4 Goggle eyed, short marked, cherry red to the ground calving ease prospect. F4 is out of a 1st calf heifer that really performed well. F4 will work on heifers.
F5 F5 has Colyer’s Notice Me cow on both the top and bottom side of his pedigree. This stout Miles 4140B son has good pigment and a nicely hooded eye. F5 posts a very nice number profile with high calving ease and good carcass indications. Will work on heifers. Horned
F4
E 719 BRAXTON A012 Sire of F4
E A012 BRAXTON F4
POLLED | BD: 1/20/18 | AHA#: 43923549 | Act. BW: 75 lbs. E BRAXTON 719
E 719 BRAXTON A012 CHURCHILL LADY 1149Y CE
BW WW YW
5.0 1.7
41
64
22
42
E 4140B MILES F5
DEHORNED | BD: 1/22/18 | AHA#: 43945133 | Act. BW: 70 lbs.
E 306U SCOTCHMAN B011
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
E B011 DOMINETTE D25
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
B LADY STANDARD 412
MM M&G SC
F5
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 0.015 0.31 0.14 $326 $385 $98
C 19D NOTICE ME 1310 ET
E 1310 DIVA D05 ET
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118 CE
BW WW YW
8.6 0.8
53
72
LJE 337U DIVA X48
MM M&G SC
29
55
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 -0.015 0.52 0.17 $368 $440 $110
2nd Annual Ehlke Herefords Montana Made Female Production Sale - September 21, 2019
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F13 Another great example of the 332A x Z712 breeding. F13 shows good depth of rib, is big topped with excellent muscle definition. F13 is free moving as well. Very good bull here.
F13
E 332A HOMETOWN F13
DEHORNED | BD: 1/27/18 | AHA#: 43945135 | Act. BW: 95 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
E Z712 GRACE C088
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE
BW WW YW
-2.1 5.1
MM M&G SC
54 101 22
49
E S638 SHIRLEY X63 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
1.0 -0.005 0.51 0.04 $321 $385 $113
F20
E 332A HOMETOWN F20
POLLED | BD: 1/31/18 | AHA#: 43923651 | Act. BW: 83 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
E Z712 GRACE C052
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE
BW WW YW
0.0 4.0
MM M&G SC
57 103 23
52
E T791 LADY RANGER X74 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.9 -0.005 0.52 0.05 $340 $408 $108
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
F20 332A x Z712 again. This combination works. F20 is a complete prospect that checks all the boxes. Just a real good bull here.
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YEARLING BULLS
F22 1st son offered out of D83, a Schatzee Z712 son who we have high hopes for. Dam is a Bayers bred cows that gets the job done. F22 has good pigment, is deep ribbed with good muscle expression. He posts a nice number profile as well.
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83 Sire of F22
F22
E D83 SHINER F22
POLLED | BD: 1/31/18 | AHA#: 43938571 | Act. BW: 88 lbs. E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
B NORTHSTAR 951
E Z712 SCHATZEE D83
B LADY NORTHSTAR 216
EPHR LINNETTE 530T CE
BW WW YW
5.9 1.9
45
76
B MISS KEYNOTE 639
MM M&G SC
15
38
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.5 0.005 0.47 0.08 $339 $398 $110
5F POLLED
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 5F |
BD: 2/5/18
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AHA#: 43923623
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET CE
BW WW YW
46
83
MM M&G SC
24
47
Act. BW: 90 lbs.
LJE 203Z FAITH 005C
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET
4.6 2.6
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HARVIE DAN SNOPER 203Z LJE LADY PRIDE 0701 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 -0.015 0.37 0.10 $336 $397 $114
Dams with high quality udders, desirable body capacity/muscle...
5F 332A son who is goggle eyed, dark red and is well balanced. Calving ease and udder quality are bred in this moderate framed bull.
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F35 Right On 2203Z ET son that shows solid early performance. F35 has a big hip, is long spined and moves out very well. A little more frame here as well.
F35 POLLED
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E 2203Z RIGHT ON F35 BD: 2/7/18
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AHA#: 43948223
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
SR RIGHT ON 2203Z ET CE
BW WW YW
55
84
MM M&G SC
30
Act. BW: 72 lbs.
E 337U DIVA A030
NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET
8.8 0.3
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HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
58
BE MISS ANCHOR 342 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 -0.025 0.58 0.16 $361 $435 $116
9F
LJE 332A HOMETOWN 9F
POLLED | BD: 2/10/18 | AHA#: 43923664 | Act. BW: 95 lbs. NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET
ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
LJE Z712 GRACE 009C
NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE
BW WW YW
-1.6 5.3
MM M&G SC
57 100 22
50
LJE P425 SHIRLEY 0812 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.9 0.005 0.49 0.14 $344 $418 $107
... structural integrity, youthfulness and maternal character
9F 332A son out of a Z712 daughter that is long spined with a big top and good muscle definition. 9F is well pigmented, is showing nice performance with real solid carcass EPD’s. This mating really worked.
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YEARLING BULLS
F47 Only 337U son in this offering. F47’s _ sisters are some of our best cows. 337U is a trait leader for udder quality and F47 will pass that on. F47 is dark cherry red, short marked with good pigment all while showing nice shape and design.
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U Sire of F47
F47
E 337U COLATERAL F47
POLLED | BD: 2/14/18 | AHA#: 43923587 | Act. BW: 97 lbs. HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R
B NORTHSTAR 652
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U B LADY NORTHSTAR 229 HARVIE MS MEDONTE 1S CE
BW WW YW
0.1 4.5
60
89
B KEYNOTE LADY 377
MM M&G SC
17
47
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 -0.025 0.20 0.06 $316 $388 $94
F19
E 2203Z RIGHT ON F19
POLLED | BD: 2/15/18 | AHA#: 43948222 | Act. BW: 105 lbs. CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
MC 243R BOULDER U832
SR RIGHT ON 2203Z ET
E 832 MISS BOULDER X9
NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET CE
BW WW YW
0.8 4.4
58
99
MM M&G SC
33
62
BE LADY BRAXTON 308 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 -0.025 0.53 0.06 $361 $431 $118
A program focused on docility, structural soundness, ...
F19 High performing son of Stuber’s Right On 2203Z ET bull and out of our X9 cow. X9 has been a stand out her whole career and is owned with BRB Cattle. F19 is well pigmented, short marked and moves well. A bit more frame here. Owned with BRB Cattle.
E 832 MISS BOULDER X9 Dam of F19
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F50 Smooth made Right On 2203Z ET son that is long spined. F50 is short marked with good eye pigment and posts a solid EPD profile as well. F50 is worthy of a 2nd look.
F64 Nicely pigmented, moderate framed 4140B son out of one of the most productive cows on the ranch. F64 is nicely balanced on paper and in the flesh. This bull is worthy of a 2nd look.
ILR H MILES 4140B ET Sire of F64
F50
E 2203Z RIGHT ON F50
POLLED | BD: 2/15/18 | AHA#: 43948221 | Act. BW: 85 lbs. CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
SR RIGHT ON 2203Z ET
E 337U DIVA Y862
NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET CE
BW WW YW
6.3 2.2
57
83
MM M&G SC
28
56
E P425 SHIRLEY U862 Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 -0.025 0.45 0.25 $367 $448 $112
F64 POLLED
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E 4140B MILES F64 BD: 3/2/18
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AHA#: 43923555
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
ILR H MILES 4140B ET CE
BW WW YW
57
88
MHPH MS 24K PRINCESS 1195N
MM M&G SC
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Act. BW: 92 lbs.
HARVIE MISS MEDONTE ET 184W
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118
1.6 3.7
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HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R
56
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.7 -0.025 0.41 0.12 $337 $410 $107
... muscularity, body capacity & phenotype with strong multi-trait EPD profiles
The Ehlke
Advantage
In striving to attract progressive commercial operations to consider our genetics, we hope to establish a particular perception and image that we intend to be synonymous with Ehlke Herefords. Bulls from Ehlke Herefords should be expected to share several criteria, including: • Being docile, sound, muscular, big bodied and attractive • Dams with high quality udders, desirable body capacity, muscle, structural integrity, youthfulness and maternal character • Strong multi trait EPD profiles • Ultrasound carcass data collected and applied in selection on bulls and replacement females • Records of calving ease, birth, weaning and yearling weights, scrotal, udder scores, ultrasound backfat, ribeye and intramuscular fat for each eligible animal in the herd
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YEARLING BULLS
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z Dam of 8008, 8011 & 8016
Embryo Siblings E BRAXTON 719
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z
POLLED
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E T719 BRAXTON 8011 BD: 3/3/18
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AHA#: 43923602
ANCHOR BRAXTON
E BRAXTON 719 CE
HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F
BW WW YW
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Act. BW: ET lbs.
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z
ANCHOR 17R
2.2 2.4
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PW VICTOR BOOMER P606
67
MM M&G SC
26
50
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.3 0.015 0.43 0.12 $379 $445 $90
8011 Long spined, short marked full brother to 8008 and 8016. This bull is well made and complete, the maternal aspect is very strong here.
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E T719 BRAXTON 8008
POLLED | BD: 2/10/18 | AHA#: 43959236 | Act. BW: 60 lbs. ANCHOR BRAXTON
PW VICTOR BOOMER P606
E BRAXTON 719
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z
ANCHOR 17R CE
X
8011
8008
HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F
BW WW YW
2.2 2.4
47
67
MM M&G SC
26
50
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.3 0.015 0.43 0.12 $379 $445 $90
8008 This Braxton 719 x 19Z ET son was born days early. Braxton sired females have been some of our most sought after, and with 19Z being in the pedigree the maternal aspect here is rock solid.
8016 POLLED
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E T719 BRAXTON 8016 BD: 3/5/18
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AHA#: 43923607
ANCHOR BRAXTON
E BRAXTON 719 CE
HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F
BW WW YW
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Act. BW: ET lbs.
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z
ANCHOR 17R
2.2 2.4
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PW VICTOR BOOMER P606
67
MM M&G SC
26
50
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.3 0.015 0.43 0.12 $379 $445 $90
8016 Heaviest weaning weight among these three full brothers. All three of these brothers have the potential to sire foundation type females.
E BRAXTON 719
Sire of 8008, 8011, 8016 & F52
F52
E T719 BRAXTON F52
POLLED | BD: 2/17/18 | AHA#: 43923647 | Act. BW: 97 lbs. ANCHOR BRAXTON
JDH 10S YANKEE 39X
E BRAXTON 719
HARVIE MS GWEN 129Z
ANCHOR 17R CE
HARVIE MISS PERFECTION 30P
BW WW YW
2.0 3.8
53
76
MM M&G SC
21
47
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.3 0.015 0.23 0.18 $304 $377 $89
F52 Braxton 719 son whose dam stems from one of Harvie’s foundation cows. F52 has good eye pigment, is red necked and short marked with good bone. The maternal aspect behind this bull is outstanding.
Take Advantage of Repeat Buyer and Volume Discounts
Sale Terms & Conditions
CHOOSING YOUR BULLS
Our bulls are offered by private treaty on a first come, first serve basis, allowing you to make your selection when it’s convenient for you. Bulls are available for viewing in Townsend anytime with prior arrangements. Videos are available on our website, www.ehlkeherefords.com. Bull choices can be made anytime; bulls are held with 20% deposit until semen testing and ultrasound. Balance is then due on delivery. In the unlikely event that your pick does not pass bull soundness exam, your deposit can be applied to another bull(s) or refunded if you prefer.
FIRST SEASON BREEDING GUARANTEE
All bulls are guaranteed to be able to breed for the first breeding season. Breeding season is defined as the 90 day period following the first time the bull(s) are turned out. If a replacement bull is available, he will be provided, or if a buyer prefers, credit toward a bull will be given in the following year’s sale, less salvage value of the injured bull.
DELIVERY ARRANGEMENTS
Free Delivery within 250 miles. We will work with you on cost effective delivery options for outside of 250 miles.
HERD HEALTH
All bulls are in excellent health, have received modified live vaccines at branding, pre and post weaning; have received Multimin 90 and have been treated with Ivermectin Plus. All bulls are virgin, will be semen tested and measured; yearling bulls will be ultrasounded for carcass. We have had no genetic defects in our cattle herd. All sires have been tested against genetic defects.
VOLUME BUYER DISCOUNT # of Bulls Purchased
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Discount applied to entire purchase 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%
REPEAT BUYER DISCOUNT
Enjoy 2% off your entire purchase if you have bought bulls from Ehlke Herefords in the past
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YEARLING BULLS
F66 Dark, highly pigmented 4140B son whose dam is very easy to look at. F66 should sire replacement quality females with Milk, M&G EPDs in top 5% of breed and Maternal Indexes (both BMI and BII) in top 10%.
E 337U DIVA A008 Dam of F66
F66 POLLED
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E 4140B MILES F66 BD: 3/3/18
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AHA#: 43945150
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
ILR H MILES 4140B ET CE
BW WW YW
57
80
E M211 LADY RANGER U855
MM M&G SC
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Act. BW: 89 lbs.
E 337U DIVA A008
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118
-0.2 4.3
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SNOWSHOE 743 REGULATOR 08X
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Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.9 -0.035 0.43 0.07 $400 $472 $107
15F POLLED
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LJE 4140B MILES 15F BD: 3/3/18
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AHA#: 43923586
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
ILR H MILES 4140B ET CE
BW WW YW
53
78
ANCHOR 2Y
MM M&G SC
25
Act. BW: 85 lbs.
LJE 337U DIVA 027B
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118
4.0 3.2
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HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
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Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.6 -0.035 0.28 0.08 $338 $404 $98
Dams are udder scored at calving
15F Goggle eyed, short marked son of 4140B out of a 337U bred daughter. This pedigree should eliminate all maternal guess work. 15F is a moderate framed bull who is among the younger bulls on offer.
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8018 8018 is very uniquely bred. Sire Top Tier 1414 was lost at a very young age with very limited semen available. Our Top Tier daughters are excellent. Dam is a full sister to Star Lake Shock & Awe. 273U had as much depth and dimension as could be put in a Hereford cow.
8018 POLLED
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LJE 1414 TOP TIER 8018 BD: 3/6/18
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AHA#: 43923665
C STOCKMAN 2059 ET
SR CCC TOP TIER 1414B ET CE
BW WW YW
41
64
MM M&G SC
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Act. BW: ET lbs.
STAR BE STILL MY HEART 273U
NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET
-2.3 3.2
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STAR BRIGHT FUTURE 533P ET
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MSU APOLLONIA 10M Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.3 -0.015 0.28 0.10 $267 $320 $104
F74
E D98 SPECTRE F74
HORNED | BD: 3/7/18 | AHA#: 43923553 | Act. BW: 81 lbs. ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET
E BRAXTON 719
E ILR ATHENS D98
E T719 LADY BRAXTON A023
HARVIE E MS FIREFLY ET 19Z CE
BW WW YW
3.5 1.9
46
74
E S604
MM M&G SC
25
48
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.6 -0.005 0.53 0.15 $384 $449 $105
Yearling bulls and heifers are ultra-sounded for carcass merit
F74 1st son of Athens D98, a bull we own with Iron Lake Ranch, to be offered. F74 is moderate framed yet still nicely shaped with a big hip. F74 is heifer approved. Horned
E ILR ATHENS D98 Sire of F74
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YEARLING BULLS
F78 Favorite since birth. F78 sums up expectations we had about his sire A012. F78 has outstanding individuals in his pedigree. Just a real complete bull here!
F79 Younger Schatzee son whose dam came from Marshall Ernst. F79 shows off all the attributes of his sire – big hip, good depth of rib and dimension. F79 will add lbs and brings udder quality to the forefront.
F78
E A012 BRAXTON F78
POLLED | BD: 3/10/18 | AHA#: 43923570 | Act. BW: 89 lbs. E BRAXTON 710
HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U
E 719 BRAXTON A012
E 337U DIVA B061
CHURCHILL LADY 1149Y CE
BW WW YW
0.2 3.7
51
78
MC E GOVERNESS 346R 1091 ET
MM M&G SC
21
46
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.5 -0.005 0.25 0.14 $330 $399 $92
F79
E Z712 SCHATZEE F79
POLLED | BD: 3/11/18 | AHA#: 43923636 | Act. BW: 89 lbs. HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L
KT BUILT TUFF 1010
E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712
ERNST MS BUILT TUFF 499
HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W CE
BW WW YW
-1.2 4.2
64
96
ERNST MS 8619 DOMINO 248
MM M&G SC
20
52
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
1.2 0.005 0.53 0.00 $345 $417 $101
The Hereford Advantage – NOT your grandpa’s Herefords
Hereford
Heterosis
Hereford sired calves of Angus cows compared to Angus sired calves $51/head per year net cow profit
Est 20% advantage in cow herd size over 10 years Feedlot - $30 to $78/head additional profitability Replacements – 7% increase in fertility vigor, fertility, longevity, more calves and increased replacement options Feed efficiency, gain, lower morbidity and mortality
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F89 Possibly our best 4140B son to date. F89 has great overall depth, dimension and muscle expression and nicely pigmented. Even though F89 is one of the younger bulls, he posted one of the heavier weaning weights. Really good bull here.
F89
E 4140B MILES F89
POLLED | BD: 3/18/18 | AHA#: 43945147 | Act. BW: 93 lbs. C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET
TH 512X 719T PLAYMAKER 14Z
ILR H MILES 4140B ET
E 14Z PLAYGIRL B028
BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118 CE
BW WW YW
-2.3 4.6
65
98
E 196T GYPSY X25
MM M&G SC
33
65
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.8 -0.035 0.61 -0.01 $402 $475 $112
F90
E A012 BRAXTON F90
POLLED | BD: 3/17/18 | AHA#: 43923658 | Act. BW: 89 lbs. E BRAXTON 719
HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W
E 719 BRAXTON A012
E MC 7W LADY TAILOR Z737
CHURCHILL LADY 1149Y CE
BW WW YW
-3.3 3.7
51
81
MC E CC OPTIMA 23H T737 ET
MM M&G SC
19
45
Fat
REA Marb BMI$ BII$ CHB$
0.5 -0.015 0.35 0.05 $320 $382 $98
All calves are weaned with “Quiet Wean” nose flaps for lower stress impact on calves and cows
F90 Cherry red, short marked, goggle eyed, smooth made son of our A012 bull. 1/2 sisters are making real functional cows. Maternal aspect bred in here.
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Montana Stockgrowers Foundation TOP % CLUB
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Mission Statement: “Investing in Montana’s ranching community through leadership, education, and conservation.” Ehlke Herefords has made the commitment provide continuous support to the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation by donating a % of the sale price of our highest selling animal, from each sale venue, to the Foundation. While we operate our cattle production businesses, we are also teaching our children many values like work ethic, stockmanship, providing for one’s family, helping a neighbor in need, and respect for elders, the land and animals. These are essential to our way of life. The Foundation is here to help support the next generation by offering educational programs, academic scholarships and providing leadership opportunities. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to ensure the future of Montana’s cattle industry through producer and public education, and promotion of MSGA programs. Seven volunteer trustees, and one representative from the MSGA Board of Directors, are appointed by the MSGA Board of Directors to oversee the foundation.
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The Foundation’s yearly budget is based on interest and earnings from the Foundation’s investments, as well as yearly revenue from fundraisers, tax-deductible contributions, bequests, memorials, and grants. Programs supported by the Foundation include: the Montana Environmental Stewardship Program Award, Montana Range Days, MSGA Educational Heritage Scholarship, MSGA Mid-Year Education and Ranch Tour, the “Telling the Story of Montana Family Ranching” and book series, the Young Ag Leadership Conference, the Young Ag Couples Conference and the Young Stockgrowers’ Legislative Conference. Other support includes internship opportunities in Washington D.C. and travel expense reimbursement for college students to visit other sectors of the beef industry. The Foundation accepts all types of donations whether it is monetary or items for silent auction fundraisers at MSGA’s conventions. All of the proceeds go to benefit the endowment and scholarship funds. With these, the Foundation is able to help support the youth of Montana ranching as well as keeping the great stewardship tradition alive. Della Ehlke currently serves as the Chair of the MSG Foundation.
E 332A EDNA D160 LOT 1 2018 MONTANA MADE FEMALE SALE
EHLKE HEREFORDS
M O N TA NA M A D E
FEMALE SALE S AT U R DAY, SE P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 SM A RT AU C T IO N S O N L I N E S A L E & R A N C H O P E N HOU SE Even though today, you are reviewing our bull catalog and hopefully considering how Ehlke Hereford bulls can make a difference in your herd, we want to remind you about our Montana Made Female Production Sale. The Inaugural Ehlke Herefords Montana Made Female Production Sale was held in September 2018. 30 Lots were sold to buyers in 12 different states. Live lots averaged $3,560. This year, our sale date is September 21, 2019. We hope you will consider marking your calendar and joining us at the ranch or bidding online.
Much is expected of our cow herd: udder quality, foot and structural soundness, fertility and disposition. We maintain our focus on continuous cow herd improvement. Replacement heifers are synchronized and AI bred. Most of the cows are AI bred on natural heats. Embryo transfer continues to be a key component in our program, with recip cattle in both our fall and spring herds.
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Understanding Hereford EPDs The American Hereford Association (AHA) currently produces expected progeny differences (EPDs) for 17 traits and calculates three profit ($) indexes. AHA’s genetic evaluation makes use of a Marker Effects Model that allows the calculation of EPDs by incorporating the pedigree, phenotypic and genomic profile of an animal. Animals that have a genomic profile will be denoted with a GE-EPD logo. The current suite of Hereford EPDs and $ indexes includes: Calving Ease — Direct (CE) CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would be born with an 8% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s calves. Birth Weight (BW) BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.
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Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves. Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves. Dry Matter Intake (DMI) The Dry Matter Intake EPD predicts the daily consumption of pounds of feed. For example, if sire A has a DMI EPD of 1.1 and sire B has a DMI EPD of 0.1, you would expect sire B’s progeny, if comparably mated, to consume on average 1 pound of feed less per day. Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons
of a sire with a .7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm. Sustained Cow Fertility The AHA’s new Sustained Cow Fertility EPD (SCF) is a prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from three years of age through twelve years of age, given she calved as a two-year-old. The EPD is expressed as a deviation in the proportion of the ten-possible calving’s to twelve years old expressed as a probability. For example, the daughters of a bull with a 30 EPD would have the genetic potential to have one more calf by age twelve then the daughters from a bull with a 20 EPD. In other words, the daughters from the 30 EPD bull would have a 10% greater probability of having one more calf than the bull with a 20 EPD. This is equivalent to saying that the daughters are 10% more likely to remain in the herd to age 12. Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This dif-
ference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation. Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G) Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&G EPD of 10 lb. (29 minus 10 = 19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.” Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) MCE EPD predicts how easily a sires daughters will calve at 2 years of age and is measured on a percentage. For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of 7 and sire B has a CE EPD of -3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters. Mature Cow Weight (MCW) The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. For example, if sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.
If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B. Carcass Weight (CW) Carcass weight is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight. Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale. Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better- muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Udder suspension (UDDR) UDDR EPDs are reported on a 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.
Teat size (TEAT) TEAT EPDs are reported on a 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score.
Baldie Maternal Index (BMI$) The Baldy Maternal Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Hereford x Angus cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards Certified Hereford Beef. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight,
Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability from finishing of non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep the harvested progeny successful for CHB. This index is geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows. Brahman Influence Index (BII$) The Brahman Influence Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Brahman x Hereford cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards a commodity beef market since Certified Hereford Beef does not accept Brahman influenced cattle. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability in finishing non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep harvested progeny successful for a variety of commodity based programs. This index targets producers that use Hereford bulls on Brahman influenced cows. Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) The Certified Hereford Beef Index is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are mated to mature commercial Angus cows and all progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef after the finishing phase. This index has significant weight on Carcass Weight to ensure profit on the rail. As well there is a positive weighting for Average Daily Gain along with a negative weighting on Dry Matter Intake to ensure efficient pounds of growth in the finishing phase. Keep in mind, this production system takes advantage of complimentary breeding with the commercial Angus cow. Although Marbling is weighted positively in this index, a positive weighting for Rib-eye Area and a negative weighting for Back Fat are a greater priority in this index to allow for optimum end-product merit. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that no replacement heifers are being retained.
We are showing the most commonly used EPDs and Indexes for each animal. We are offering the AHA explanation of all the EPDs and indexes currently being calculated by the American Hereford Association. If you would like to see a bull’s EPD that we do not show in the catalog, you can look it up online at www.hereford.org or ask one of us. Following is the most current Hereford Average EPD table. Please keep in mind that EPD averages/baselines are different between breeds. BW
YW
MM M&G SC MARBBMI$ BII$
CHB
1.9 3.0
CE
52
83
101
49
.9
.11 319
386
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