Ehlke Herefords - Private Treaty Sale

TOWNSEND • MONTANA

2 0 1 8 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. A couple of years ago, we added a fall calving group to our program. Now that it is well established, we are pleased to be offering a group of 18 month old bulls (born in the fall of 2016) along with the yearlings. Additionally, this year, we are responding to increasing customer interest by offering a select group of 18 month and 2 year old bulls.

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, 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 Ehlke 406-439-1544 Jane’a Ehlke 406-202-2766 Kason Fitzpatrick 770-324-8580 www.ehlkeherefords.com info@ehlkeherefords.com

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REFERENCE SIRES

E MC 7W SOLID ET Z833 AHA#: 43311285 This herd sire’s dam, Remitall Marvel 120S was awarded the WHC Champion Produce of Dam at 2012’s World Hereford Conference Show. Two full sisters to Z833 dominated the JR and Open Show’s heifer calf divisions. Sired by Harvie Tailor Made, z833 is extremely deep, long spined, well muscled and red to the ground, along with being moderate framed.

ILR H MILES 4140B ET AHA#: 43583927 Polled Miles McKee son who has given us a great set of cavles.

4140’s calves come easily and are complete in their make up.

4140 posts a stellar set of EPD’s as well. We use 4140 on heifers as well as cows. 4140 is co-owned with Iron Lake Ranch, Hoffman Herefords and Lucky U Cattle.

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U AHA#: P42969102 Colateral is now a trait leader for WW, and Fat. He is also at the very top of the breed for udder quality. 337U’s progeny are uniform in their makeup and have eye appeal. 337U’s daughters make outstanding cows that milk and have exceptional udders.

Sons are stout, well muscled and free moving. This bull pretty much does it all. He is a sire of quality, performance, and excellent pigment.

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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.

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. 332A covered over 80 cows between spring and fall group in 2016 and had over 40 2 year olds this spring; and gained lbs while doing so.

The cattle in this sale are a solid representation of what 332A has to offer. Just a great breeding bull here. 332A is co-owned with Iron Lake Ranch.

HARVIE DAN SNIPER 203Z AHA#: 43508530 Calving ease bull, moderate framed, strong pigment, adequate muscling and bone and good fertility.

UPS SENSATION 2504 ET AHA#: 43347360 We incorporated 2504 as an outcross sire. He offers up calving ease without sacrificing growth and has very nice carcass EPDs as well.

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

Lot 1

Braxton T719 son out of a high performance Playmaker 14Z by T-Bone 196T daughter. D14 will certainly add lbs to a cross breeding program.

Recommend using on mature cows. Top 25% in Baldy Maternal Index.

E BRAXTON 719 Sire of Lot 1

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E 719 BRAXTON D14

POLLED | BD: 1/30/16 | AHA#: 43693226 | Act. BW: 96 lbs.

ANCHOR BRAXTON

TH 512X 719T PLAYMAKER 14Z

E BRAXTON 719

E 196T GYPSY X25

ANCHOR 17R CE

E 196T GYPSY X25

BW WW YW

-2.5 5.1

60

94

MM M&G MCE

SC

26

0.4 0.016 0.37 0.06 $25

56

79

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$26

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E 109Y CATAPULT D15

SCURRED | BD: 1/31/16 | AHA#: 43714945 | Act. BW: 90 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

MC RANGER DOMINION

CRR 719 CATAPULT 109

E M211 LADY RANGER U 869

CRR 4037 ECLIPSE 808

E 162M LADY KAHLUA R541

CE

BW WW YW

0.0 2.8

54

85

MM M&G MCE

29

SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

56 100 0.8 -0.025 0.57 -0.02 $26

$34

Cattle were pictured in November of 2017, videos are scheduled for the third week of February 2018

Lot 2

Dark Red, short marked Catapult 109Y son with good pigment.

D16 posts an impressive EPD profile while having nice overall balance. D16 is a very good prospect. Strong REA EPD and in top 25% in Baldy Maternal Index.

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Lot 3

Deep, thick, soggy made Gunner 54Z son that will add lbs to a calf crop. Dam is a nicely put together Trust 100W daughter.

D32 is co-owend with Iron Lake Ranch, Athens, TX.

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POLLED

E ILR 54Z GUNNER D32 |

BD: 2/8/16

|

AHA#: 43689785

HARVIE DAN RICOCHET 167U

HARVIE GUNNER 54Z CE

BW WW YW

60

82

SC

Fat

POLLED | BD: 2/16/16 | AHA#: 43689811 | Act. BW: 72 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

E MC 7W SOLID ET Z833

E Z833 MARVEL B025

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

61 103 0.8 -0.005 0.31 0.08 $24

E 203Z SNIPER D47

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

E S604 BOOMER LADY W50

MM M&G MCE

31

Act. BW: 98 lbs.

ILR IRON LADY 366A

HARVIE MS BRAXTON 160X

-1.1 4.0

|

NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET

4

$27

CE

BW WW YW

11.3 -1.3 44

62

E SOUTHERN LADY X15

MM M&G MCE

SC

21

0.9 0.015 0.35 0.12 $22

43

62

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$30

Videos of bulls available first of March at www.ehlkeherefords.com

Lot 4

Moderate framed Sniper 203Z son who posts a negative BW EPD. This sure fire calving ease prospect has had some very good cattle show up in his pedigree. Top 25% in CHB Index.

HARVIE DAN SNIPER Sire of Lot 4

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

Lot 5

Dam is a young Colateral 337U daughter with a superb udder.

Longevity bred in as maternal grand dam produced D58 bull; one of the heaviest weaning calves when she was 13 years of age. This bull will add pounds at weaning.

Lot 6

The only 32N son in this offering. The 32N bull is the Paternal Grandsire to our Braxton 719 sire who has had a major influence on our cow herd. D61 is moderate framed yet soggy made with good depth and dimension.

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E MC 7W SOLID ET Z833 Sire of Lot 5

E Z833 OSCAR D57

POLLED | BD: 2/19/16 | AHA#: 43689804 | Act. BW: 98 lbs.

HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W

E MC 7W SOLID ET Z833 REMITALL MARVEL ET 120S CE

BW WW YW

-2.8 5.0

60

98

MM M&G MCE

18

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U

E 337U DIVA A030 SC

Fat

E 32N VAUGHN D61

SCURRED | BD: 2/20/16 | AHA#: 43689816 | Act. BW: 98 lbs.

J-B ANCHOR HERMAN 37H

LCI 82H KAHLUA 162M

ANCHOR 32N

BE MISS ANCHOR 342

E 162M LADY KAHLUA R541

EASTON QUEEN 16H

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

48 103 1.0 0.005 0.29 0.04 $21

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$27

CE

BW WW YW

0.2 4.4

40

55

B KERNY MISCHIEF 107

MM M&G MCE

SC

18

0.6 -0.015 26.00 -0.02 $12

38

94

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$28

NEW! - Ehlke Herefords Montana Made Female Production Sale - September 22, 2018 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 take a few lines to let you know about our future Female/Production Sale plans.

We have been consigning females as a guest to the Mohican West production sale for the past 7 years. Guest consigning in their sale was a good opportunity for us and Conart, Terry and the sales staff have treated us very well over the years. Since our cow numbers are expanding, and Lacey, Jane’a and Kason are now all involved in our operation, we have decided to host our own production sale. The inaugural Ehlke Herefords Montana Made Production Sale and Open House will be held on Saturday, September 22nd, at the ranch in Townsend, MT. We hope you will consider marking your calendar and joining us. Come early or stay after; we would love to show you our cattle and around this beautiful ranch.

Ehlke Herefords’ first online sale in April of 2017. We sold a small elite group of embryos, semen and a couple of yearling heifers. We plan to continue our online sale venue in April 2019.

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 key component in our program, with recip cattle in both our fall and spring groups.

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Lot 7

D85 has all of the attributes of his 1/2 brothers. Deep ribbed, well muscled, big hip and marked well.

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712 Sire of Lot 7

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E Z712 SCHATZEE D85

POLLED | BD: 3/14/16 | AHA#: 43693229 | Act. BW: 91 lbs.

HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

WSF CC LIKE A ROCK 397 ET

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712 CE

BW WW YW

-0.8 4.2

51

83

MM M&G MCE

24

SC

Fat

|

BD: 4/2/16

|

AHA#: 43759134

|

Act. BW: ET lbs.

KAIRURU ABERDEEN 03 0047

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y E MC ABERDEEN LANI U 820 ET

B CARRIE DOMINO 248

NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

49 117 0.8 0.015 0.36 -0.06 $21

POLLED

E 10Y LEGACY 507D

SHF WONDER M326 W18 ET

B ROCKETTE 737

HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W

8

$27

CE

BW WW YW

4.0 3.5

HARVIE MISS FIREFLY 51F

MM M&G MCE

56 100 27

SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

55 106 1.0 0.015 0.43 0.16 $21

$30

Private Treaty Spring Bull Sale – Buyer’s Convenience – Select bulls when it’s convenient for you!

Lot 8

Dark red, soggy made son of NJW Hometown 10Y; one of the most popular bulls in the breed in recent years. Dam is a daughter of Harvie’s Firefly 51F cow. 507 is royally bred. This bull has an outstanding YW EPD and is in the top 25% in CHB Index.

E MC ABERDEEN LANI U 820 ET Dam of Lot 8

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18 MONTH OLD BULLS

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LJE 203Z SNIPER 618

POLLED | BD: 8/26/16 | AHA#: 43758941 | Act. BW: 94 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

Lot 9

A bigger framed bull with lots of power and growth. Super stout with plenty of muscle expression and depth of body.

A really long, nice made bull that’s dark cherry red. Dam is a beautifully made dark cow with lots of pigment and an ideal udder. This bull is in the top 25% in CHB Index.

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E U806 VICTOR X84

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

LJE Victoria 026A

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S CE

BW WW YW

5.0 2.7

62

93

LJE 337U DIVA X53

MM M&G MCE

SC

21

0.9 -0.005 0.43 0.02 $24

53

88

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$30

Lot 10

Low BW bull here with great muscle shape and length of body. Nice compacted bull with lots of red that travels all the way to the ground. Low BW EPD, nice REA EPD and in top 25% in CHB Index.

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E X84 VICTOR D121

DEHORNED | BD: 8/11/16 | AHA#: 43816280 | Act. BW: 64 lbs.

E 4125 VICTOR BOOMER U806

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

E U806 VICTOR X84

CE

BW WW YW

8.2 -0.8 50

85

20

SC

Fat

ANCHOR 36U

ANCHOR 37Y

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

45 109 1.0 0.025 0.52 0.16 $22

POLLED | BD: 8/13/16 | AHA#: 43758940 | Act. BW: 84 lbs.

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

E T719 LADY BRAXTON Z63

MM M&G MCE

E 203Z SNIPER D124

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

E 9109 KATE B064

E 80P LADY RELOAD T721

11

$30

CE

BW WW YW

7.8 0.5

51

73

ANCHOR 27W

MM M&G MCE

SC

27

0.6 0.005 0.27 0.11 $20

52

66

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$27

The Hereford Advantage – NOT your grandpa’s Herefords

Lot 11

Lots of muscle shape and length of body. Moves out well with excellent structure. Outcross bull that’s red down the ground.

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18 MONTH OLD BULLS

Lot 12

Herd bull here. Very sound on his feet and legs, nice smooth made bull that walks out well.

Lots of muscle and shape with a low BW EPD and nice pigment.

D126 is in the top 25% in both Baldy Maternal Index and CHB Index.

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E 203Z SNIPER D126

POLLED | BD: 8/18/16 | AHA#: 43758943 | Act. BW: 75 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

E S604 BOOMER Z545

HARVIE DAN SNIPER CE

BW WW YW

7.9 -0.2 44

60

E 337U DIVA Y308

MM M&G MCE

SC

23

0.6 -0.005 0.40 0.06 $26

23

45

Fat

E 203Z SNIPER D128

POLLED | BD: 8/21/16 | AHA#: 43758949 | Act. BW: 76 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

E Z545 DIVA MISCHIEF B066

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S

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DD GOGGLE TIME 46 ET

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

B LADY GAGA 428

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$30

CE

BW WW YW

9.9 -0.8 42

58

B ROCKETTE 737

MM M&G MCE

SC

23

0.7 -0.015 0.24 0.07 $24

44

68

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$28

Dams are udder scored at calving

Lot 13

Very well marked bull with loads of pigment and dark red down to the ground. Long fronted, smooth made bull who covers his track and posts a low BW EPD.

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Lot 14

A smooth made bull with a ton of length. A really strong, thick made bull that moves out well.

Plenty of eye appeal here. 20D is in the top 25% in both Baldy Maternal Index and CHB Index.

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LJE 203Z SNIPER 20D

DEHORNED | BD: 8/22/16 | AHA#: 43758938 | Act. BW: 82 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

E D604 BOOMER Z545

HARVIE DAN SNIPER CE

BW WW YW

7.1 1.7

56

74

LJE 337U DIVA Y901

MM M&G MCE

SC

24

0.7 -0.005 0.45 0.02 $25

52

77

Fat

E 203Z SNIPER D131

POLLED | BD: 8/22/16 | AHA#: 43758975 | Act. BW: 84 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

E Z545 DIVA MISCHIEF 032B

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S

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HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

E 337U DIVA X57

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$30

CE

BW WW YW

6.7 1.1

52

73

E STYLE LINN S625

MM M&G MCE

SC

21

0.8 -0.005 0.30 0.04 $24

47

81

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$29

Yearling bulls and heifers are ultra-sounded for carcass merit

Lot 15

Calving ease Sniper son with a nicely balanced EPD profile.

Heifer approved.

HARVIE DAN SNIPER Sire of Lot 15

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18 MONTH OLD BULLS

Lot 16

Nice shaped bull, really carries muscle in his lower hip. A well balanced bull with plenty of pigment and lots of maternal strength.

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E Z833 MARVEL D137

POLLED | BD: 8/27/16 | AHA#: 43758939 | Act. BW: 82 lbs.

HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W

E P606 BOOMER S604

E MC 7W SOLID ET Z833 CE

BW WW YW

0.5 3.2

47

72

E S638 ANCHOR LADY U803

MM M&G MCE

SC

16

1.0 -0.015 0.20 0.09 $24

40

82

Fat

LJE 332A HOMETOWN 625

POLLED | BD: 9/25/16 | AHA#: 43758981 | Act. BW: 97 lbs.

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

E S604 LADY BOOMER Z 803

REMITALL MARVEL ET 120S

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ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET

E BRAXTON 719

LJE 11X MISS ANCHOR 011A

NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$26

CE

BW WW YW

1.6 3.8

57

92

LJE U832 MS BOULDER Y21

MM M&G MCE

SC

27

0.8 0.005 0.48 0.11 $23

56

93

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$31

All calves are weaned with “Quiet Wean” nose flaps for lower stress impact on calves and cows

Lot 17

Super deep ribbed with lots of middle and a wide base. Plenty of growth and performance in a more moderate frame. Typical 332A son with lots of length, dam is one of the best uddered cows on the place. This bull is in the top 25% in CHB Index.

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Lot 18

Really smooth made bull that’s the darkest of the bunch. A nice performance bull with plenty of length, huge pigment and loaded with eye appeal. D158 is in the top 25% in CHB Index.

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E 332A HOMETOWN D158

POLLED | BD: 9/26/16 | AHA#: 43758979 | Act. BW: 95 lbs.

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET

B REMITALL BOOMER 512

B BELL KEYNOTE 751

NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET CE

BW WW YW

2.6 3.6

53

93

MM M&G MCE

24

ANCHOR 25N SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

50 101 1.0 -0.005 0.46 0.19 $21

$31

Sale Terms & Conditions

CHOOSING YOUR BULLS

The bull offering being 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 will be available on our website www.ehlkeherefords.com the first week of March. 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

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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+

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

Free Delivery within 250 miles. We will work with you on cost effective delivery options for outside of 250 miles.

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YEARLING BULLS

Comparing Benefits

YEARLING BULLS • Latest Genetic offering • Physically smaller for Heifer Breeding • Potentially Longer Productive Life • May work better in multiple sire pasture setting than older bulls

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E Z712 SCHATZEE E27

POLLED | BD: 2/5/17 | AHA#: 43798172 | Act. BW: 100 lbs.

HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

Lot 19

A very eye catching, powerful bull with a nice square hip who covers his tracks well. Lots of maternal ability here, dam is a moderate cow with an ideal udder.

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E BRAXTON 719

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712 HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W CE

BW WW YW

-2.9 6.0

56

90

MM M&G MCE

24

E T719 LADT BRAXTON Z855 E M211 LADY RANGER U855 SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

52 107 0.7 0.005 0.34 -0.05 $23

$27

of Bull Maturity

18 MONTH OLD AND 2 YEAR OLD BULLS • Ability to service larger group of cows • Potentially better suited for covering large rugged pastures • Mature characteristics more likely apparent

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POLLED

LJE 1414 TOP TIER 7E |

BD: 2/8/17

|

AHA#: 43868496

C STOCKMAN 2059 ET

SR CCC TOP TIER 1414B ET BW WW YW

-2.2 5.2

55

88

Act. BW: 97 lbs.

LJE 337U DIVA X53

NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET CE

|

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U LJE LDAY PRIDE 0701

MM M&G MCE

SC

23

0.5 -0.025 0.41 0.05 $22

51

95

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$31

Lot 20

100% pigment. Very smooth made, long fronted and long spined bull. Lots of bone, with great feet. Dam is a herd favorite with goggles and an ideal udder. Top Tier was unfortunately lost to injury at a very young age and semen is very limited. The progeny we have so far appear to be living up to Top Tier’s all star pedigree.

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YEARLING BULLS

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POLLED

E Y02 YORK E1 |

BD: 1/3/17

|

AHA#: 43798140

MSU MF HUDSON 19H

CHURCHILL LADY 5164C

LOEWEN MISS P20 10W CE

BW WW YW

62

93

Act. BW: 77 lbs.

CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z

SHF York 19H Y02

8.0 0.6

|

E MC 719 VICTORIA X1

MM M&G MCE

SC

21

1.2 0.045 0.48 0.21 $26

52

87

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$35

Lot

21 A very nice smooth made heifer bull with lots of growth. Substantial SC EPD, top 25% Baldy Maternal Index, top 10% in CHB Index.

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E 203Z SNIPER E10

POLLED | BD: 1/23/17 | AHA#: 43798137 | Act. BW: 84 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

NJW 78P TWENTYTWELVE 190Z ET

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

E 190Z MISS BELL C072

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S CE

BW WW YW

2.0 2.8

54

87

E 196T GYPSY X25

MM M&G MCE

SC

27

0.8 -0.005 0.48 0.02 $24

54

77

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$32

Lot 22 Nicely numbered Sniper 203Z son. Sniper sired cattle have received a lot of attention by ranch visitors this past year.

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E 203Z SNIPER E14

POLLED | BD: 1/25/17 | AHA#: 43798239 | Act. BW: 78 lbs.

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

ANCHOR 11X

HARVIE DAN SNIPER

E 11X MS ANCHOR C026

HARVIE DAN MS FIREFLY 69S CE

BW WW YW

10.0 0.2

53

77

EPHR LINNETTE 530T

MM M&G MCE

SC

26

0.7 0.005 0.24 0.09 $23

52

68

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$27

Lot 23 Heifer bull here posting a -0.1 BW EPD. 100% pigment.

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Lot 24

Powerhouse here. This bull is very stout with plenty of thickness and muscle expression. Dam is one of our most moderate Braxton daughters but you sure wouldn’t know it from looking at this guy.

Bull is in the top 25% CHB Index.

Lot 25

High growth Schatzee son. 6E will for sure add lbs to a calf crop. Bull is in the top 25% CHB Index.

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E Z712 SCHATZEE E15

POLLED | BD: 1/25/17 | AHA#: 43798139 | Act. BW: 94 lbs.

HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

E BRAXTON 719

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712 HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W CE

BW WW YW

-4.0 5.7

55

89

MM M&G MCE

22

E S604 Fat

LJE Z712 SCHATZEE 6E

POLLED | BD: 2/5/17 | AHA#: 43798198 | Act. BW: 100 lbs.

HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

E T719 LADY BRAXTON A023 SC

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E BRAXTON 719

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712 HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

49 105 0.6 -0.005 0.44 -0.03 $25

$28

CE

BW WW YW

-4.9 6.8

60

97

MM M&G MCE

22

LJE T719 MARLEY A050 E 337U DIVA Y812 SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

53 112 0.6 0.005 0.47 -0.01 $25

$29

The Hereford Advantage – NOT your grandpa’s Herefords Herefords are practical, profitable and reliable cattle Efficiency Experts: Herefords combine reduced input costs and excellent feed conversion. They offer hardiness, fertility, longevity and disposition.

Heterosis: Herefords boost crossbreeding programs.

Whiteface crosses pack extra hybrid kick.

Dr. Randall Raymond, veterinarian and Simplot Livestock Co-director of research and veterinary services “In a cow-calf operation there is a 4.3% increase in pregnancy rate due to maternal heterosis. That is a big deal. The single biggest expense to a commercial cow-calf operation is retention of heifers” Dr. Raymond also explains that heterosis also contributes to about 20 lbs more weaning weight and 4% less preweaning mortality. He praises Herefords for their feed efficiency, moderation in milk, female longevity, docility, maternal versatility and fleshing ability.

Unquestionable Disposition: Herefords are known for their gentleness. They are safe and easier on equipment and people.

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YEARLING BULLS

Lot 26

Well balanced 4140B son, both on paper and in the flesh. The 4140B sired cattle continue to garner attention.

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E 4140 MILES E30

SCURRED | BD: 2/6/17 | AHA#: 43772261 | Act. BW: 88 lbs.

C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET

HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W

ILR H MILES 4140B ET CE

BW WW YW

-0.1 3.0

51

78

MC 9615 DUTCHESS R536

MM M&G MCE

SC

26

0.6 -0.005 0.35 0.13 $24

51

97

Fat

POLLED

E 4140B MILES E32 |

BD: 2/7/17

|

AHA#: 43798238

C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET

E 7W LADY TAILOR 266A ET

BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118

27

ILR H MILES 4140B ET

$30

CE

BW WW YW

-1.6 3.9

51

79

Act. BW: 97 lbs.

E M211 LADY RANGER U 869

BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

|

MC RANGER DOMINION E 162M LADY KAHLUA R541

MM M&G MCE

SC

32

0.6 -0.025 0.55 0.06 $25

58

94

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$35

A program focused on docility, structural soundness, ...

Lot 27

A thick, long spined, complete bull. Very nicely put together with plenty of muscle and a nice hip. Out of a proven cow who produces a good one every year. E32 is in the top 10% in CHB Index.

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Lot 28

A very sound, moderate framed, rugged bull. Plenty of growth here along with maternal ability.

Dam was purchased from Byron Bayers and was a great buy in our opinion. E37 posts a high REA EPD and is in top 10% in CHB Index.

Lot 29

A very well designed, complete bull with a nice EPD profile.

Lots of growth here. Out of a very nice Colateral daughter.

This bull is in the top 10% in CHB Index

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E 2504 SENSATION E37

SCURRED | BD: 2/10/17 | AHA#: 43811408 | Act. BW: 100 lbs.

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X

WSF CC LIKE A ROCK 397 ET

UPS SENSATION 2504 ET CE

BW WW YW

-0.3 4.2

57

93

SC

30

1.2 -0.025 0.48 0.13 $22

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83

Fat

POLLED | BD: 2/10/17 | AHA#: 43811410 | Act. BW: 78 lbs.

UPS SENSATION 2504 ET

L3 LADY LEFT BEN 555

MM M&G MCE

E 2504 SENSATION E38

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X

B ANNE ANCHOR 8743

NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET

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NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$33

CE

BW WW YW

5.8 1.9

60

90

MM M&G MCE

30

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U

E 337U DIVA A030 BE MISS ANCHOR 342 SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

60 102 0.8 -0.005 0.70 0.05 $22

$34

... 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

Lot 30

One of the best 332A sons we’ve had come through the pen. A very eye catching, attractive bull with a nice square hip and plenty of growth.

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E 332A HOMETOWN E41

POLLED | BD: 2/10/17 | AHA#: 43772253 | Act. BW: 87 lbs.

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET

HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R

CE

BW WW YW

2.1 3.1

57

95

MM M&G MCE

24

MHPH MS 24K PRINCESS 1195N

SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

53 121 0.9 -0.005 0.50 0.18 $21

E 4140 MILES E49

SCURRED | BD: 2/12/17 | AHA#: 43772265 | Act. BW: 80 lbs.

C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET

HARVIE MISS MEDONTE ET 184W

NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET

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$32

EPHR REAGAL 42R

ILR H MILES 4140B ET

EPHR LINNETTE 530T

BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118 CE

BW WW YW

6.4 0.9

44

67

EPHR MILLEY 96R

MM M&G MCE

SC

29

0.6 -0.005 0.35 0.17 $29

51

81

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$30

Dams with high quality udders, desirable body capacity/muscle...

Lot 31

One of the thicker, heavier muscled bulls in the group with lots of middle and rib. Dam has done a great job for us, currently using her bull calf from last year in our herd.

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Lot 32

A very dark overall complete bull with 100% pigment. Very sound and covers his tracks well. Dam is a beautiful Colateral daughter with huge pigment and perfect udder. Top Tier was unfortunately lost to injury at a very young age and semen is very limited. The progeny we have so far appear to be living up to Top Tier’s all star pedigree.

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E 1414 TOP TIER E51

POLLED | BD: 2/14/17 | AHA#: 43772260 | Act. BW: 84 lbs.

C STOCKMAN 2059 ET

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U

SR CCC TOP TIER 1414B ET NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET CE

BW WW YW

0.2 3.4

51

78

MM M&G MCE

25

E 337U DIVA A089 SC

Fat

E 414B MILES E52

POLLED | BD: 2/14/17 | AHA#: 43798146 | Act. BW: 88 lbs.

C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET

LAGRAND RELOAD 80P ET

ILR H MILES 4140B ET

E P425 SHIRLEY U862

E 80P RELOAD STAR T7 17

BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

51 100 0.5 -0.015 0.49 0.16 $22

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$31

CE

BW WW YW

-1.5 2.6

46

77

B STAR DOMINO 001

MM M&G MCE

SC

30

0.5 -0.015 0.43 0.08 $26

53

88

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$32

... structural integrity, youthfulness and maternal character

Lot 33

Nicely made 4140B son with a nice EPD profile. Some very productive cows in E52’s background. E52 is in the top 25% in Baldy Maternal Index and in the 10% in CHB Index.

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YEARLING BULLS

34

E 337U COLATERAL E54

POLLED | BD: 2/16/17 | AHA#: 43798224 | Act. BW: 80 lbs.

HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U B LADY NORTHSTAR 221 CE

BW WW YW

7.3 1.2

50

74

13

SC

Fat

$25

Lot 34 Calving ease 337U son out of a Bayers bred cow. E54 should work well on heifers. Top 25% in Baldy Maternal Index.

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E 337U COLATERAL E60

POLLED | BD: 2/21/17 | AHA#: 43798209 | Act. BW: 80 lbs.

HARVIE RAFTSMAN 16R

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U LJE RIBSTONE SHIRLEY R526 CE

BW WW YW

6.2 2.3

54

79

13

SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

40 123 0.7 0.005 0.20 0.14 $23

$25

Lot 36 Nicely balanced Colateral son with a strong maternal background. E60 sure deserves appraisal if replacement heifers are your focus.

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E Z712 SCHATZEE E72

POLLED | BD: 2/27/17 | AHA#: 43798173 | Act. BW: 97 lbs.

HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

B NORTHSTAR 951

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712 HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W CE

BW WW YW

-0.5 4.7

51

86

MM M&G MCE

18

Fat

$28

Lot 38 Typical Schatzee son, deep ribbed, big hip with a nice muscle pattern. Bayers bred dam has a background full of solid producing cattle.

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SC

31

1.1 -0.005 0.62 0.24 $24

56

92

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$34

Lot 35 A very low BW heifer bull here. Very moderate yet

complete in his design. Plenty of pigment. Dam was purchased in the 2017 Mile High Sale from Ernst’s Herefords. E58 has very strong SC and REA EPDs as well as being in the top 10% in CHB Index.

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E 4140B MILES E61

POLLED | BD: 2/21/17 | AHA#: 43798203 | Act. BW: 92 lbs.

HARVIE TAILOR MADE ET 7W

ILR H MILES 4140B ET

E 7W LADY TAILOR Y97 1 ET

CE

BW WW YW

1.6 2.8

52

81

GV 579 VICTORIA 9710

MM M&G MCE

SC

28

0.5 -0.035 0.44 0.05 $24

54

87

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$32

Lot 37 A deep, soggy, good footed bull with lots of rib and a great shape. This bull is in the top 10% in CHB Index.

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POLLED

E 4140B MILES E77 |

BD: 3/3/17

|

AHA#: 43798170

CE

BW WW YW

2.8 3.0

50

74

|

Act. BW: 88 lbs.

E BRAXTON 719

E T719 Lady Braxton Z57

BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

ERNST MS 8619 DOMINO 248

MM M&G MCE

ILR H MILES 4140B ET

B MISS KEYNOTE 639 SC

69

C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET

B LADY NORTHSTAR 216

43 104 0.6 0.005 0.37 0.03 $23

BW WW YW

BOYD E70 QUEEN 0118

JV SHIRLEY 414

MM M&G MCE

CE

16.0 -3.4 50

C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET

K RIBSTONE STANDARD 27L

HARVIE MS MEDONTE 1S

KT BUILT TUFF 1010

ERNST MS BUILT TUFF 499

NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

38 113 0.6 -0.015 0.16 0.10 $25

POLLED | BD: 2/20/17 | AHA#: 43798241 | Act. BW: 64 lbs.

UPS SENSATION 2504 ET

EPHR LINNETTE 530T

MM M&G MCE

E 2504 SENSATION E58

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X

B NORTHSTAR 951

HARVIE MS MEDONTE 1S

35

E 337U DIVA X57

MM M&G MCE

SC

28

0.4 -0.005 0.36 0.14 $26

53

90

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$30

Lot 39 Lots of middle and rib with a nice square hip. Out of a great Braxton daughter who is a staple to our herd. E77 is in the top 25% in both Baldy Maternal Index and CHB Index.

Lot 40

This long fronted, upheaded bull has extra look and style with plenty of pigment. Out of a 13 year old cow that has proved herself year after year.

Lot 41

Half sisters to E97 are proving to make exceptional cows.

The maternal aspect to E97’s background is outstanding.

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POLLED

E Z712 SCHATZEE E78 |

BD: 3/6/17

|

AHA#: 43798185

HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712 HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W CE

BW WW YW

-2.7 5.6

54

92

MM M&G MCE

22

|

Act. BW: 93 lbs.

K RIBSTONE STANDARD 27L

Fat

E BRAXTON 719

HARVIE MS FIREFLY ET 186W

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

FIRST THINGS FIRST – Montana

POLLED | BD: 3/14/17 | AHA#: 43798207 | Act. BW: 87 lbs.

E 4L SCHATZEE ET Z712

B KERNY MISCHIEF 024 SC

E Z712 SCHATZEE E97

HARVIE LADIES MAN 4L

E RIBSTONE LADY R502

49 108 0.9 0.005 0.43 0.04 $23

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$29

CE

BW WW YW

-0.3 4.7

55

89

MM M&G MCE

24

E T719 LADY BRAXTON A047 E 337U DIVA Y852 SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

52 114 0.6 0.015 0.43 -0.01 $24

$28

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.

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.

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YEARLING BULLS

42

E A012 BRAXTON E102

POLLED | BD: 3/22/17 | AHA#: 43798226 | Act. BW: 90 lbs.

E BRAXTON 719

ANCHOR 29L

E 719 BRAXTON A012 CE

BW WW YW

-2.2 4.0

49

73

SC

27

0.4 0.005 0.50 0.01 $24

52

78

Fat

POLLED | BD: 3/23/17 | AHA#: 43798204 | Act. BW: 98 lbs.

ILR HOMETOWN 332A ET

B MARLENE 386

MM M&G MCE

LJE 332A HOMETOWN 12E

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

BE MISS ANCHOR 342

CHURCHILL LADY 1149Y

43

HARVIE SAFNBFI COLATERAL 337U

LJE 337U DIVA 003B

NJW 43T 4037 FOREVER EDNA 28X ET

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

$29

Lot 42 An eye catching bull with huge pigment and lots of red. Very sure footed and can cover lots of ground. Dam is one of the best cows to step foot on the place and calved this bull calf at 14 years of age.

CE

BW WW YW

-1.0 5.3

62

99

MM M&G MCE

22

MOHICAN FANCY 76Y SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

53 110 1.0 -0.015 0.44 0.13 $24

$32

Lot 43 332A son with a lot of performance in his background.

Material aspect should be very good here as well. 12E has a high YW EPD and is in the top 10% in the CHB Index.

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

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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 al-

ways, indicate more calving difficulty.

The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD. 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 difference 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.

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. 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 onehalf of a score. 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 20-lb. 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 365-day 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.

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.

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.

CE

BW WW YW

1.6 3.1

50

81

MM M&G MCE

23

48

SC

Fat

REA Marb BMI$ CHB$

1.7 0.9 0.007 0.35 0.10 $22

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