THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025
11:00 AM • Illinois Beef Expo Illinois State Fairgrounds, Artisans Building • Springfield, IL
Setting the performance standard for over 50 years.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025
11:00 AM • Illinois Beef Expo Illinois State Fairgrounds, Artisans Building • Springfield, IL
Setting the performance standard for over 50 years.
11:00 AM CST · Illinois State Fairgrounds, Artisans Building · Springfield, IL
IPT BULL SALE MANAGER
Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist 37737 Perry Fishhook Road, Baylis, IL 62314
Cell: 217-430-7030 | Email: wmeteer@gmail.com
AUCTIONEER
Cody Lowderman
SALE CONSULTANTS
Roger Eakins
309-313-2171
573-576-2965
Monte Lowderman 309-255-0110
Casey Jentz, AAA 608-234-1998
SALE LOCATION
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Artisans Building 801 E Sangamon Ave., Springfield, Illinois 62702
BULL VIEWING
Bulls will be at the sale site after noon on Wednesday, February 19th. The best time to view will be starting at 9am sale day. Consignors will accommodate on-farm viewing prior to the sale if necessary.
BIDDING
Bidding will be by number. The auctioneer will settle and render final decision on any disputes pertaining to bidding.
ONLINE BIDDING
Same terms listed above unless outlined by the following: Payment is due within 7 days of the sale. Bull transportation is available at buyer’s expense.
Bid online and watch the sale live on CCi.live! Call/Text: 405-400-9505 • schedule@cci.live
If you are unable to attend the sale and would like to place a bid, please contact Travis Meteer. You may also bid online at CCI.live.
Ramada North
217-523-4000 3281 Northfield Dr Springfield, IL 62702
Wednesday, February 19 · 8 a.m. to 12 noon
All bulls must be performance tested through their respective breed association performance testing program.
(1) Two-year old bulls (born in 2023) must have completed a post weaning record with a minimum of 140 days and must have been 11-14 months of age when weighed off test. The minimum weight per day of age requirements when weighed in Springfield will be at least 2.30 for the Senior Two-Year-Olds. The Fall Senior TwoYear Old bulls minimum weight per day of age will be 2.6 (JulySept.) and 2.8 (Oct.-Nov.).
(2) Yearling bulls (born from Dec. 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 must have birth and weaning weights recorded with their association. Minimum weight per day of age requirements when weighed in is 2.9 for Dec 2023 & 3.0 for Jan-Mar 2024.
(3) Genomic-Enhanced EPDs are required on all bulls and these are secured from the Angus, Simmental (SimAngus), and Hereford performance programs.
All bulls are guaranteed breeders when given adequate care after purchase (please reference “Bull Management” fact sheet written by Dave Seibert found on the sale website.) A bull is considered a breeder if he settles half of the females he is exposed to during a controlled (60-75 day) breeding season and considering these maximum exposure limits: Senior twoyear old, 30 cows; Junior two-year old, 25 cows; and yearling, 15 cows. Yearling bulls should not be used until at least 15 months of age. The breeding guarantee is good through December 1, 2025.
Guarantee is void under the following purchase weight gain/ loss situations: Senior two-year-old, weight loss of 15% or more; Junior two-year old, weight loss of 10% or more; and yearling, weight gain of less than 15%.
Each bull will be transferred to buyer at seller’s expense.
All bulls have been tested and cleared for Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Persistently Infected (PI). Also, this year continues the requirement of Johne’s Disease Testing. Bulls in the sale will need to do one of the following two items: (1) The dam of the bull consigned must test negative for Johne’s disease, OR if the dam is not available, 30 second lactation or later cows must be tested. (2) Originate from a herd that is Level 1 or higher of the Voluntary Johne’s Certification Program. Brucellosis testing is not required. Documentation of previous vaccinations will be provided to the new owner.
View sale videos and additional sale information at: WWW.IPTBULLSALE.COM
EPDs offer the producer the best predictor of genetic value of a bull. The EPD combines a bull’s individual performance with that of his ancestors and related progeny into a single estimate of how a bull’s progeny should perform compared to the average of his breed. The accuracy level is dependent upon the amount of performance information available to make the estimate. Research studies have shown an EPD to be up to six times more accurate in predicting progeny performance than adjusted weights. EPDs are within breed comparisons; producers should not compare the EPD values across breeds.
Actual EPD Percentile Rankings for Production Traits
Since 1990, EPD Group Rankings have been provided on all bulls. This concept ranks bulls within a breed for a similar birth year. Since the 2003 IPT Bull Sale the ACTUAL PERCENTILE RANKING from 01 to 99 will be provided on the production traits. The important thing when evaluating EPDs is to emphasize those traits that you would like to improve in your herd. Selecting a bull to be used on first calf heifers will have different EPDs than one to be used as a terminal sire with all offspring going to market. Thus, you must spend as much or more time evaluating your own herd’s strong points and deficiencies prior to considering which bulls to purchase. To make sure you understand where a bull falls within the various traits and their “Percentile Ranking” the following table is provided:
EPD Percentile Ranking:
The sale order within age division will be determined by a Power Score. The scoring system uses percentile rank for designated economic selection indexes. The score is a rank (ranked #1 is most desirable), LOWER SCORES mean a more genetically desirable bull.
The Power Score (PS) will use the following equation: Simmental PS = (% Rank API + % Rank TI)/2 Angus PS = % Rank for $C Hereford PS = (% Rank BMI + % Rank CHB)/2 EPD definitions can be found online, www.iptbullsale.com.
The Sale Management and personnel of University of Illinois Extension assume no guarantee on any animal or settlement made between buyer and seller of an animal.
Attending Sale:
All persons who attend the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale do so at their own risk and neither the owner, the Sale Management, nor the Illinois Beef Expo assume liability, legal or otherwise for any accidents which may occur.
Terms and Conditions:
Payment in full is expected immediately following the sale. Terms are cash unless other arrangements are made with the Sale Management (University of Illinois Extension) prior to the sale. By bidding you agree to all conditions and information provided in the sale catalog, announcements made prior to the sale, and any supplemental sheets.
10-H Angus • Lots 26, 29, 30
Mike Tenhouse, 217-430-1880 • mtenhouse10@gmail.com
1893 N. 1950th Ave • Coatsburg, IL 62325
Callan Farms Inc. • Lots 6, 11, 14, 22
Mike Callan, 217-823-0653 • mcallan101@speednet.com
1962 E 1780 North Rd • Stonington, IL 62567
Diamond A Farms • Lots 31, 36, 37
Tyler Alwardt, 618-292-1188 • talwardt06@yahoo.com
5519 E. 600th Ave. • Altamont, IL 62411
FC Angus • Lots 2, 13, 15
Kevin Krahmer, 815-238-9115 • kevin.krahmer@davey.com
606 S Van Brocklin Rd • Freeport, IL 61032
Haven Hill Simmentals • Lots 9, 10, 33, 34, 35
Bob Fitzpatrick, 309-236-7330• hhscows@gmail.com
1011 155th Ave. West • Milan, IL 61264
Joe Curtin Cattle Company • Lots 5, 7, 8, 12
Joe Curtin, 217-827-6092 • jcurtin1621@gmail.com
1670 E. 2100 N. Rd. • Stonington, IL 62567
Kramer Farms • Lots 1, 18, 19, 20
Keith and Brady Kramer, 618-367-2350
kdkramer5@yahoo.com
659 N 2900 St • Farina, IL 62838
Lowderman Cattle Company • Lot 42
Cody Lowderman, 309-313-2171
codylowderman@yahoo.com
8925 E. 1200th St. • Macomb, IL 61455
Meier Angus Farm • Lots 23, 24
Erik Meier, 618-267-9670 • emeier10@gmail.com
4208 E 1200th Ave • Altamont, IL 62411
Neil Parr Family • Lots 25, 28
Bret Parr, 309-992-8772 • parrcattleco@gmail.com
6314 N CR 3430E • Mason City, IL 62664
Rincker Simmentals • Lots 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
Curt Rincker, 217-871-5741 • curt@rincker.com
997 N 2050 East Road • Shelbyville, IL 62565
Seagraves Angus • Lots 16, 21
Kevin Devore, 618-339-0665 • bovineanswers@gmail.com
1849 Seagraves Ave. • Mulberry Grove , IL 62262
Stuckemeyer Angus • Lot 17
Darin Stuckemeyer, 217-343-7315 • dcstuck@altamont.net
3860 E. 1700th Ave • Altamont, IL 62411
T.J. Curtin Farms LLC • Lots 3, 4, 27
T.J. Curtin, 217-825-3005 • tjcurtin78@gmail.com
1942 E. 2400 North Rd • Blue Mound, IL 62513
Consignor: Kramer Farms 1
Angus Bull • BD: 8/17/23 • AAA# 20874196 • Tattoo: 2321
LAR Man In Black Bar R Jet Black 5063 JMB Maxine TG 2131
Kramer Farms Blackbird 378 KF O’Reilly Factor 49 KF Blackbird 338
Genomic
A maternal sister to this bull produced one of our top sellers in the 2024 IPT bull sale. This bull’s dam posts impressive ratios: B/R 5@98, W/R 5@107, Y/R 4@102
Consignor: FC Angus LLC 2
Angus Bull • BD: 8/19/23 • AAA# 20973370 • Tattoo: 340
Hoover No Doubt Mogck Bullseye Miss Blackcap Ellston J2
A powerfully constructed bull that will sire extra growth, mass, and depth. Study the pedigree, truly robust Angus genetics.
Angus Bull • BD: 8/20/23 •
20795820 • Tattoo:
A powerful son of the popular Craftsman, this bull may be the best we have ever consigned to the IPTBS. This top prospect is backed by the lead donor in our herd Deer Valley 9154.
Consignor: Joe Curtin Cattle Company 5
Angus Bull • BD: 8/27/23 • AAA# 20956512 • Tattoo: 7203
S Architect 9501
SydGen Blueprint S Blossom 7514
Kramers Apollo 317
JLC Erica Lass 1720
JLC Erica Lass
A very complete made bull that excels in structure and soundness. He is heavy muscled with good feet under him. Ranks in the top 1% for $M and top 2% for both scrotal and heifer pregnancy EPDs. CED
Angus Bull • BD: 8/27/23 • AAA# 21062488 • Tattoo: 223L
Consignor: Callan Farms, Inc.
Connealy Payraise
Crawford Guarantee 9137
Crawford Ms Armory D40 CF Rosy Pride 278F-1661 CF Skyward A535-278F CF Rosy Pride 281D-H9
Genomic
Big spread bull with elite maternal values. Top 15% Docility EPD with great calving ease.
Angus Bull • BD: 8/29/23 • AAA# 20955455 • Tattoo: 6813
Consignor: Joe Curtin Cattle Company
S Powerpoint WS 5503
Tehama Revere S Queen Essa 248
JLC Erica Lass 1681
Tehama Patriarch F028 JLC Erica Lass 4168
A bigger framed bull that has good muscle shape and is sound traveling. A great combination of calving ease, weaning weight, and carcass figures.
Angus Bull • BD: 9/1/23 • AAA# 20955663 • Tattoo: 1683
Consignor: Joe Curtin Cattle Company
Poss Rawhide Poss Maverick Poss Blueblood 6502
JLC Erica Lass 4168 Kramers Apollo 317
JLC Erica Lass 7416
This stout, heavy muscled bull weaned off heavy and hasn’t let up. Top 15% for both calving ease and birth weight EPDs, His dam has a strong history of raising top-end performance bulls.
Genomic
Angus Bull • BD: 9/4/23 • AAA# 20998402 • Tattoo: 722L
Consignor: Haven Hill Simmentals
Maverick
Deadwood
A masculine, easy keeping bull that has tremendous calving ease and a huge spread from birth to yearling. Find this cow in several of our consignments, this Angus donor is the foundation kind.
Angus Bull • BD: 9/5/23 • AAA# 20998401 • Tattoo: 723L
Consignor: Haven Hill Simmentals
Lots 9 and 10 are ET brothers out of our Angus donor cow. Maternal brothers to lot 33. This bull is big ribbed, smooth shouldered, and offers double digit calving ease.
Angus Bull • BD: 9/5/23 • AAA# 21062554 • Tattoo: 132L
Consignor: Callan Farms, Inc.
Baldridge Gibson G859
Connealy Confidence Plus Baldridge Isabel B061
CF Rosia Pride 0A36-F310
Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 CF Rosia Pride 0100-56A
Fresh performance genetics backed by the Rosia Pride cow family. This calving ease bull is a foot improver and reads well for both terminal and maternal traits.
Consignor: Joe Curtin Cattle Company 12
Angus Bull • BD: 9/7/23 • AAA# 20956547 • Tattoo: 1713
Tehama Patriarch F028 SS Niagara Z29
Tehama Elite Blackbird D826
JLC Erica Lass 0171
Woodhill Patent YF Erica Lass 017
A long bodied bull that is masculine and stout made. Heifer-safe calving ease and top 2% for scrotal and top 1% for milk. He was raised by a first calf heifer and managed to be the 2nd highest weighing bull in the group at weaning and yearling.
Angus Bull • BD: 9/10/23 • AAA# 20973369 • Tattoo: 344
Consignor: FC Angus LLC
Hoover No Doubt Mogck Bullseye Miss Blackcap Ellston J2
MHOG Fragrance GAR Objective 7125
RB Lady Standard 305-890
CED
Are you looking to add pounds to your calf crop without sacrificing calving ease? This Hoover No Doubt son will make it happen. Full sib to lot 2 and lot 15.
Angus
Consignor: Callan
GAR Home Town GAR Ashland Chair Rock Sure Fire 6095
Rosia Pride 281D-65H CF Arnett 542-4F CF Rosia Pride 1074-210F
Genomic Enhanced EPDs
Elite performance figures! Top 2% for PAP and top 25% for $EN. Study your lesson here. CED
Angus Bull • BD: 9/12/23 • AAA# 20973363 • Tattoo: 346
Consignor: FC Angus LLC
Hoover No Doubt Mogck Bullseye Miss Blackcap Ellston J2
MHOG Fragrance GAR Objective 7125 RB Lady Standard 305-890
CED
3
A leader for maternal figures with a Top 1% M and Heifer Pregnancy EPD. A really nice combination of performance and phenotype.
16
Angus Bull • BD: 10/28/23 • AAA# 21127524 • Tattoo: 2336
Consignor: Seagraves Angus
EWA Captain KB-Full Measure C40 EWA 8113 of 531 Method
Seagraves Ruby 2180 GAR Home Town Seagraves Ruby 3219
Elite figures in a good looking package! His Residual average daily gain (ADGA epd) of.41 puts him in rare air for post weaning gain. Dam is a 3yr old foundation cow for our herd already producing 13 calves with the assistance of embryo transplant. Maternal brother to lot 21. CED
Angus Bull • BD: 11/13/23 • AAA# 21074073 • Tattoo: 2317
Consignor: Stuckemeyer Angus
Sitz Profile 625G
Kramers Profile 154
MCC SuperMama 9175
Ponca Creek Broken Bow 507
Kramers Lady 074
Kramers Lady 842
Genomic
Big, stout bull that pushes the scales down. He still boasts double digit calving ease. A masculine bull that stands down on a big foot.
Angus Bull • BD: 12/3/23 • AAA# 20943315 • Tattoo: 2346
Consignor: Kramer Farms
Connealy Craftsman Sitz Resilient 10208
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521
Kramer Farms Blackbird 2004 Musgrave 316 Stunner Kramer Farms Blackbird 802
Genomic
This bull’s dam produced the high-selling bull in the 2023 IPT sale. She records outstanding ratios: B/R 3@98, W/R 3@116, Y/R 3@111. This thick made bull is royally bred and has a lot of maternal strength.
Consignor: Kramer Farms 19
Angus Bull • BD: 12/7/23 • AAA# 20944443 • Tattoo: 2348
SydGen Enhance
Baldridge SR Goalkeeper
Baldridge Isabel E030
Kramers Resource 669 KF Blackcap Lady 300
Kramer Blackcap Lady 2018
Consignor: Kramer Farms 20
Angus Bull • BD: 12/9/23 • AAA# 20944468 • Tattoo: 2350
Hoover No Doubt
Sterling Pacific 904
Baldridge Isabel B082
Kramers Resource 669
Kramer Blackcap Lady 2150
Kramer Blackcap Lady 1815
A great combination of performance and phenotype. He is a high-quality individual who ratioed 100 on birth, 113 on weaning, and 113 on yearling, which was the highest in his contemporary group.
Angus Bull • BD: 12/24/23 • AAA# 21128491 • Tattoo: 2344
Consignor: Seagraves Angus
Beal Breakthrough GAR Prophet K263
HPCA Sure Fire S6
GAR Home Town
Seagraves Ruby 2180
Seagraves Ruby 3219
A nicely balanced bull with elite calving ease, extra growth, and carcass merit. Dam is a 3yr old foundation cow for our herd already producing 13 calves with the assistance of embryo transplant. Maternal brother to lot 16. CED
Angus Bull • BD: 1/6/24 • AAA# 21058584 • Tattoo: 101M
Consignor: Callan Farms, Inc.
Connealy Craftsman Sitz Resilient 10208
Black Cathy of Conanga 8521 CF Blackcap 4031-17F Mill Brae Identified 4031 CF Blackcap 2100-B12-292D
Genomic
A bull that will sire added pounds, carcass premiums, and still ranks in the Top 1% for $M. A complete package.
Angus Bull • BD: 1/11/24 • AAA# 21010302 •
Consignor:
Here is a growth bull that ranks in the top 15% for docility EPD. He is masculine, stout and powerfully constructed.
Angus Bull • BD: 1/31/24 • AAA# 21078341 • Tattoo: 4P05
Consignor: Neil Parr Family
SITZ Incentive 704H Sitz Stellar 726D SITZ Barbaramere Nell 53F
Parr Missie 0P14 Deer Valley Growth Fund PVF Missie 3021
Angus Bull • BD: 1/13/24 • AAA# 20988619 • Tattoo: 248
Consignor: Meier Angus Farm
HCC Whitewater 9010 Mill Brae Identified 4031 Rock Creek Sara 6066
E125
MIss Wix 224
Consignor: 10-H Angus- Mike Tenhouse 26
Angus Bull • BD: 2/6/24 • AAA# 21106582 • Tattoo: 4606
LD Grazer 7090 Basin Payweight 1682
LD Blackcap 4793
Tb Big Sky 606-7606
Musgrave Big Sky TD Right Time Girl 810-606
This own son of LD Grazer is a balanced bull that’s packed full of muscle and has been a standout in the pasture all year. His mother by Musgrave Big Sky is a consistent producer in our program.
Angus Bull • BD: 2/8/24 • AAA# 20942571 • Tattoo: 411
Consignor: T.J. Curtin Farms LLC
DB Iconic G95 Musgrave 316 Stunner
DB Ms Discovery D13
Deer Valley Rita 9154
Deer Valley Growth Fund Deer Valley Rita 72116
Genomic
Big time calving ease bull that is sired by the popular Iconic. Buy this bull for calving ease and you will love the daughters he produces.
Angus Bull • BD: 2/21/24 • AAA# 21081159 • Tattoo: 4P07
Consignor: Neil Parr Family
Basin Safe Deposit 9324 Basin Deposit 6249 Basin Joy 2006
Parr Edella 2P17 of McL Sitz Resilient 10208 Parr Edella 5P04 of McL
Genomic
An interesting bull that combines top western genetics, good figures, and still has balance. Study the extras on paper and you will find this bull is top 15% $EN, a foot improver, and set to sire the replacement kind.
Angus Bull • BD: 3/23/24 • AAA# 21106868 • Tattoo: 4114
Consignor: 10-H Angus- Mike Tenhouse
Musgrave 316 Exclusive LD Capitalist 316
Musgrave Prim Lassie 163-386
Musgrave Invision
Peterson Blackbird 581
Peterson Blackbird 142
The donor dam behind this bull is one of our feature cows by Musgrave Invision. She is a deep bodied, easy fleshing cow that has consistently produces good ones. Several maternal sisters doing a great job in our herd. Strong maternal, good feet, and functional.
Genomic Enhanced
Angus Bull • BD: 3/26/24 • AAA# 21118140 • Tattoo: 410
Consignor: 10-H Angus- Mike Tenhouse
Musgrave Ambition Sitz Feat 729H
Musgrave Primrose 1823-356
Peterson Blackbird 581
Musgrave Invision Peterson Blackbird 142
This Musgrave Ambition son is a long bodied, balanced trait bull. This maternal sib to lot 29 boasts the maternal strength of his powerful dam. Royally bred with a balance of traits.
3/4 SM 1/4 AN Bull • BD: 4/25/23 • ASA# 4280785 • Tattoo: L76
Polled • Black • Consignor: Diamond A Farms
Genomic Enhanced EPDs
Ready for heavy service, this coming two-year old is balanced and complete on paper and in phenotype. Hard to find bulls like this! Backed by the 4118B donor cow.
PB SM Bull • BD: 6/3/23 • ASA# 4309590 • Tattoo: 7562L
Homo Polled • Homo Black • Consignor: Rincker Simmentals
BEACON 56B
CLRS GUARDIAN 317G
ALWAYS XCELLENT RS EDEN 562E CCR COWBOY
Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled. Truly elite mature bull with power, growth, and genetic strength combined with his shape and balance. 7562L’s dam is a consistent and high producing female with one of our top IPT bulls 3 years ago.
3/4
Outcross to many of the past IPT top performers. Elite balance of traits. Top 1% stayability. This bull will add profitability to your calf crop and your cowherd.
Homo Polled • Homo Black • Consignor: Haven Hill Simmentals 34
3/4 SM 1/4 AN Bull • BD: 8/28/23 • ASA# 4342644 • Tattoo: 889L
CDI ENTOURAGE 156U
HHS MR ENTOURAGE 867B
HHS MISS 836Z
GW PREDESTINED 701T
HHS MISS 882C
HHS MISS LIMELIGHT 839Z
A baldy bull with sleep-at-night calving ease! He is a stout and heavy muscled bull raised by a cow with a history of making high quality herdsires. In her young career, she has 3 calves ratio over 110 at weaning.
A very desirable set of figures across the board! This bull presents as good in person as he does on paper. Ready to work with good feet and structure quality.
Polled • Black • Consignor: Diamond A Farms
SFG COWBOY WAY NS G959
SFG COWBOY WAY J130
SFG PRIDE C41
L129
Great combination of calving ease, growth, and carcass. A tremendously versatile sire that can add hybrid vigor and heterosis.
PB SM Bull • BD: 1/24/24 • ASA# 4415866 • Tattoo: 1701M
Homo Polled • Homo Black • Consignor: Rincker Simmentals 38
CLRS GUARDIAN 317G HOOK`S BEACON 56B
CLRS ALWAYS XCELLENT
RS SUGAR 701J
KBHR HIGH ROAD E283 KEMMES EYDEE E01
PB SM Bull • BD: 1/26/24 • ASA# 4415867 • Tattoo: 8692M
Homo Polled • Homo Black • Consignor: Rincker Simmentals
OMF EPIC E27
WS ALL-AROUND Z35 OMF
RS FALLYN 6922F
Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled. Very functional, high performing, thick designed bull by the popular sire, Epic. His dam is attractive and extended in her body and continues to produce good numbered, quality offspring.
PB SM Bull • BD: 2/17/24 • ASA# 4415877 • Tattoo: 5387M
Hetero Polled • Homo Black • Consignor: Rincker Simmentals
Homozygous Black, Heterozygous Polled. An extremely sound made, good footed, long topped, smooth shouldered bull with genetic strength for calving ease. He’s out of a beautifully made female producing bulls that sell and heifers we keep.
Consignor: Rincker Simmentals 41 RS GUARDIAN 029K
GUARDIAN 317G TJ 329H RS GLYNDA 112G
REVOLUTION 567D HOOK`S YVANNA 112Y
Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled. Good young bull with muscle, length, and soundness of structure. His baldy dam is a little larger built female with a high quality udder, long profiling, and sound feet and legs.
HP Bull • BD: 1/12/24 • AHA# 44559911 • Tattoo: 2401 Polled • Consignor: Lowderman Cattle Company 42 LCC 6105 SPECIAL OPS 84F ET C SPECIAL EDITION 6105 ET
LCC KYLIE 2137