2007 Beef Genetic Management Guide by GENEX

2007

Beef Genetic Management Guide

Al Kuck

GENEX, YOUR PROFIT PARTNER

Beef Genetic Management Guide

006 and we are looking forward to 2007! Armed with a new 2 line-up of great sires and a fresh review of our programs that included input from an adhoc committee of Genex beef

Editor: Lindsay Johnson Graphic Designer: Angela Van Haren

delegates, we are ready! The new line-up of sires has to be our strongest ever, with bulls to meet any producer’s need. Do you want calving ease, growth or carcass traits, or all of them? As you look through this Beef Genetic Management Guide, you will find a group of bulls that will fit your herd’s needs.

At Genex we have always been focused on profitability. We have a vested interest in how our members are doing financially. After all, they are the owners of the cooperative and our goals are to make them successful and sustainable. In our sire procurement efforts, we look for bulls that fit market segments, while keeping balance and marketability in mind. Willie Altenburg

Chad Ellingson

Jon Janssen

Brad Johnson

A part of our vested interest in bringing top genetics to producers is a commitment to help utilize those genetics in the best way possible. Our goal is to maximize the genetic impact of our bulls by breeding them to cows they complement best. There are a host of EPD rankings available for each breed, along with indexes for several of the breeds. And for the last several years, we have provided Beef Staff Recommendations for where the bulls will work best from a conformation standpoint. The Genex Beef Staff Recommendation data is intended to help breeders make the best use of bulls. It is not intended to be used as a selection criteria for which bulls should be used in a breeding program, but rather as a guideline in deciding which cows should be bred to which bulls. In most conformation traits, the intermediate level provides the greatest longevity. For example, cows with too much or too little leg set will probably not last as long as those with intermediate set. Whether a bull is above the midpoint or below the midpoint may not be important. Don’t eliminate a bull from your program because he is below the midpoint on a particular trait. He may be the perfect fit for some of your cows! And remember, selection toward an intermediate is probably your best approach. We encourage you to take advantage of all the tools available. We recommend using the indexes available for Angus, Simmental and Hereford to screen bulls to fit your program. Utilize individual EPDs in refining the search to get the bulls that best fit your program and unique programs, and then use the “Staff Recommendations” to best utilize the bulls within your herd to maximize those genetics. The end result should combine the best in “science” with the “eye of the master” in cattle breeding. We look forward to working with you in 2007! Have a great year!

Alfred L Kuck Vice President Beef Programs Richard Carlson

Published annually for beef producers in the U.S. and Canada

Address correspondence to: Genex Cooperative, Inc. Box 469, Shawano, WI 54166 Al Kuck Vice President Beef Programs 100 MBC Drive Shawano, WI 54166 Tel: 715.526.7553 • Fax: 715.526.3219 akuck@crinet.com Willie Altenburg Assoc. Vice President, Beef Marketing 570 East County Road 64 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Tel: 970.568.7881 • Cell: 970.481.2570 Fax: 970.568.7882 waltenburg@crinet.com Chad Ellingson Beef Sire Procurement Manager 2100 County Rd. 135 St. Anthony, ND 58566 Tel: 701.445.7300 • Fax: 701.445.7309 cellingson@crinet.com Jon Janssen Beef Programs Development Manager 1725 Cardinal Dr. Earlham, IA 50072 Tel: 515.833.2561 • Cell: 515.468.8221 jjanssen@crinet.com Brad Johnson Beef Programs Specialist 100 MBC Drive Shawano, WI 54166 Tel: 800.927.2855 • Fax: 715.526.3219 bjohnson@crinet.com Richard Carlson Area Sales Manager, Canada Box 44, Ponteix, SK. SON 1Z0 Office: 306.625.3788 • Cell: 403.620.5437 rcarlson@genexcanada.com Cover photo courtesy of C. J. Brown

Genex Cooperative, Inc. 100 MBC Drive, P.O. Box 469 Shawano, WI 54166 Toll-Free: 888.333.1783 Toll-Free: 800.927.2855 Genex Cooperative, Inc. 291 Woodlawn Rd. W, Unit 4C Guelph, ON N1H 7L6 Tel: 888.354.4622 Fax: 519.766.4796

1AN1064 S A V 8180 Traveler

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 1

ACC .89 RANK

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

$EN

004

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

3.4 59 107 0.92 11 26 64 40 0.4 -4.09 -0.09 0.4 .012 643 30.06 44.83 5.64 36.50 .97

.97 .94 3% 2%

.88 15%

.58 .89 180 4% 15%

.39

.36

.94

.94 20%

.94

1974

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

$40

Mature: 2570 lbs. 13512009 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 1/1/00 78 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.0 836 lbs. Scrotal: 43.0 cm. N/A Tattoo: 004 Schaff Angus Valley, ND; Trowbridge Angus, NY; Shady Brook Farm, TN; KMK Ranch, TN; Genex, WI

10%

QG1 T1

QG2

Champion Hill Blackcap 3804 Daughter of Traveler 004

The most popular and widely used performance sire in the Angus breed who consistently stamps his progeny with length, thickness, muscle and record-setting early growth ranking him among the top 1% of all proven sires in the breed. His sons dominate test station contemporary groups and his highly fertile daughters are moderate-framed, easy-fleshing females with superior udder quality and abundant milk. Use Traveler 004 to improve muscling, body mass and fleshing ability in your New Design, EXT, 598, 5175 and Precision bloodlines. Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003

Spring 2007 American Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +2.3, WW +39, YW +73, SC +.32, CEM +6, Milk +19, MW +32, MH +.5, $EN +7.34, IMF +.08, RE +.18, Fat +.003, $W +22.54, $F +17.25, $G +13.70, $B +29.15

G D A R Traveler 71 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 A A R New Trend

Champion Hill Blackcap 3816 S V F Forever Lady 57D Daughter of Traveler 004 MGGS: Leachman Right Time

ANGUS 3

1AN1099 S A V 004

Density 4336

$20

Champion Hill Elba 5450 Daughter of Density S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 7238 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.05 25%

.19 .25 15% 15%

EPDS 3 3.3 55 96 I+0.64 9 ACC .46 RANK

.70

.70 .30 5% 10%

$EN

%IMF

Ultrasound RE

FAT

I+35I+0.5 -2.90 I-0.01 I+0.4 I+.016 .05

.05

.05 20%

.05

H/P

$ Values $F $G

Boyd Forever Lady 8003 Leachman Right Time S A R Prospector May 9124 MGGS: R & J Prospector 341

Density combines flawless phenotype with outstanding performance. His first progeny display the same powerful rib shape and structural integrity as their sire. He is a nice cross on 5175, 878, 208 and 1407 daughters. $B

28.86 34.73 9.95 35.12 10%

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Sitz Traveler 8180

Mature: N/A 14725035 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 3/28/04 84 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 910 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. 1486 lbs. Tattoo: 4336 Schaff Angus Valley, ND; Adris Angus Farm, FL; Dancing Waters Cattle Co, FL; Hazelwynde Angus, Australia

QG1 T1

1AN1000 Boyd

QG2

New Day 8005

$35

SAV Rosetta 0523 Daughter of New Day A A R New Trend S V F Forever Lady 57D Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

EPDS 10 2.5 54 106 0.39 ACC .84 .97 .97 .95 RANK 10% 10% 2%

.91

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.78

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

25 341 60 0.4 -0.56 -0.01 0.67 .001 1203 31.16 45.85 9.66 41.84

.95 904 .77 .77 20% 15%

.95

.95 4%

.95

2848

15%

V D A R Shoshone 548 Donna A A R 74 Leachman Right Time S V F Forever Lady 1128 MGGS: Skarship Saratoga

New Day consistently produces good footed, sound females with perfect udder structure and sons that perform in the top 5% of the breed.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2460 lbs. 13050780 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 1/2/98 85 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.1 782 lbs. Scrotal: 44.0 cm. 1440 lbs. Tattoo: 8005 Boyd Beef Cattle, KY; Schaff Angus Valley, ND; New Day Associates; Thomas Angus Ranch, OR; Genex, WI

4 ANGUS

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

1AN1119 S A V Net

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 1

ACC .33 RANK

SCR

3.4 55 102 0.84 .44

.41 .2 5% 4%

.31 15%

Worth 4200

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.17

.26 3%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-9.52 0.14 0.72 .019 .31

.34 3%

.34

H/P

$25

26.97 41.11 14.64 44.19 20%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

$ Values $F $G

QG1 T1

Mature: N/A 14739204 Yrlg. Frame: 6.2 03/06/04 90 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 995 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 1573 lbs. Tattoo: 4200 Schaff Angus Valley, ND; Adris Angus Farm, FL; Net Worth Assoc.

10%

QG2

SAV Emblynette 6400 Daughter of Net Worth

Net Worth is the performance powerhouse, record-setting SAV herd sire. He recorded an individual 205-day weight of 995 pounds, a 365-day weight of 1573 pounds and earned an IMF ratio of 139 with a 17.2 individual REA at scan time! Look for Net Worth to lead the revolution of Angus breeders searching for more body mass, muscle, base width and overall power both phenotypically and genotypically.

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V May 2410

Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A F 598 Bando 5175

SAV Net Income Son of Net Worth

S A V May 6269 MGGS: Rito 9FB3 of 5H11 Fullback

ANGUS 5

1AN1122 B C Marathon 7022

Production Maternal CED BW WW YW SCR CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 3

ACC .54 RANK

.79

60 94 0.09 2

.8 .59 2% 10%

.34

.14

18 .14

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

$40

H/P

$ Values $F $G

I+58 I+0.7 3.02 0.13 0.79 .007 12 30.24 30.59 17.15 44.06 .05 20%

.05

.57

.58 2%

.58

15%

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2380 lbs. 14187839 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 07/14/02 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.5 734 lbs. Scrotal: 40.3 cm. @ 12 mos. 1660 lbs. Tattoo: 7022 Conley Angus, MO; Holly Gamble, TN; Limestone Angus, OK; Genex, WI

Gibbet Hill Mignonne E37 Dam of Marathon

Marathon represents Emblazon breeding with more muscle, bone and performance. Physically, Marathon progeny are unmatched in the breed for muscle shape and bulkiness combined with tremendous style. The combination of Emblazon, Papa Equator and Traveler confirms the fact his daughters are easy fleshing, deep-bodied, great uddered with an abundance of milk. Marathon is the perfect solution to add power to 1407 and 878 daughters. O C C Kirby 633K Gibbet Hill Mignonne E37

6 ANGUS

O C C Emblazon 854E O C C Blackbird 785H Papa Equator 2928 Gibbet Hill Mignonne TR 29 MGGS: Q A S Traveler 23-4

B C 304 Pure Pride 7022 512 Daughter of Marathon

1AN1105 B C Matrix 4132

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 9

SCR

49 101 0.17

ACC .45 .66 .66 .49 RANK 15% 25% 15% 4%

.32

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW

.21

17 .37

$20

Ultrasound $EN %IMF RE FAT

1 I+30 I+0.1 3.17 0.08 0.64 .046 1

.05

.41

.41 4%

.42

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2550 lbs. 14159119 Yrlg. Frame: N/A 1/12/02 85 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.3 805 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 1338 lbs. Tattoo: 4132 Bill Conley, MO; Trowbridge Angus, NY; Genex, WI

H/P

$ Values $F $G

8 25.60 42.54 9.74 38.77

QG1 T1

20%

QG2

B C Matrix 650H Anchor 390 Daughter of Matrix

Matrix offers increased performance along with powerful rib shape and depth into a pedigree that will produce easy fleshing cattle in all environments. His deep-sided, maternal daughters are unmatched for their thrifty ability to adapt to any feed source due to their efficient body type and structural integrity. Use on 1407, 878, 349M, New Day, 598 and 5175 daughters. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great cross for Simmental and Gelbvieh cattle.

O C C Emblazon 854E CAF Pure Pride Ext 99 Spring 2007 American Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +2.3, WW +39, YW +73, SC +.32, CEM +6, Milk +19, MW +32, MH +.5, $EN +7.34, IMF +.08, RE +.18, Fat +.003, $W +22.54, $F +17.25, $G +13.70, $B +29.15

D H D Traveler 6807 Dixie Erica of C H 1019 N Bar Emulation EXT

CAF Pure Pride Ext 99 Dam of Matrix Gibbet Hill Pure Pride CF 90 MGGS: G D A R Cash Flow 6203

ANGUS 7

1AN1117 Connealy

Thunder

$25

Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF Parka of Conanga 241

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 7

ACC .24 RANK

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

SCR

1.5 56 117 0.59 .38

.31 .28 4% 1%

.31

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.11 25%

16 .17

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-1.95 0.02 0.56 .025 .32

.34 10%

H/P

.35

$ Values $F $G

23.47 57.11 7.04 42.95 1%

10%

Mature: N/A 15148659 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 1/28/05 79 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 817 lbs. Scrotal: 35.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 1481 lbs. Tattoo: 587 Sitz Angus Ranch, MT; Clay White, AZ; TC Ranch, NE; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

1AN1116 Sitz

QG2

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

SCR

2.1 65 125 1.24 .38

$18

.30 .28 1% 1%

.32 4%

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.09

.09 4%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-14.95 -0.01 0.44 .011 .30

.33 15%

Mature: N/A 14963730 Yrlg. Frame: 6.7 3/12/05 85 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 902 lbs. Scrotal: 39.9 cm. @ 12 mos. 1395 lbs. Tattoo: 307R Sitz Angus Ranch, MT; Little Creek Ranch, ID; Eliason Livestock, ID; Leadore Angus Ranch, ID

8 ANGUS

Partina of Conanga 6237 MGGS: Schoenes Fix It 826

Upward 307R

Production CED BW WW YW

ACC .28 RANK

Pleasanta of Conanga 736 Bon View Bando 598

Thunder is one of the most powerful young sires to ever enter the Genex line-up. His wide muscle pattern and huge body capacity combined with both phenotypic and genotypic balance from top to bottom make him a must use for 2007 and beyond.

Connealy Onward Sire of Upward Connealy Onward Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M

EPDS 7

Jauer 353 Traveler 589 27

H/P

.33

QG1 T1

$ Values $F $G

29.6 62.18 6.16 44.25 10%

QG2

Connealy Lead On Altune of Conanga 6104 Sitz Value 7097 Sitz Henrietta Pride 1370 MGGS: O C C Great Plains 943G

The obvious replacement for his now deceased sire, Connealy Onward. Upward combines a flawless EPD tabulation with outstanding balanced phenotype. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see how he stands at the top of the list of impressive Sitz sires to be selling in this historic program.

1AN1109 TC Gridiron 258

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 5

ACC .51 RANK

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.70 10%

.31 15%

3.2 68 113 1.03 .82

.82 .77 1% 1%

20 .61

$EN

$18

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

$ Values $F $G

39 0.6 0.37 -0.07 0.49 -.003 24 34.40 47.56 7.31 41.29 .46

.48

.76

.77 15%

.77 1%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

H/P

Mature: 2580 lbs. 14237017 Yrlg. Frame: N/A 2/6/02 90 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.6 764 lbs. Scrotal: 37.4 cm. @ 12 mos. 1391 lbs. Tattoo: 258 TC Ranch, NE; Hoover Angus Farm, IA; Genex, WI

137

QG1 T1

15%

QG2

Gridiron represents one of the most imposing body composition bulls we have been able to offer the Angus breed. His overpowering skeletal structure is unmatched for the combination of foot shape, heel depth, muscle, base width, squareness of hip, freedom of movement and overall extension. Gridiron progeny are some of the most consistent, in terms of phenotypic excellence, we have ever seen in a sire group. He excels the breed in performance, ribeye area, $B and $F. Use Gridiron on almost any genetic package if you like stout-made, square, complete, high performing cattle. G A R Grid Maker TC Blackbird 7049

Keymura Katy of Ellston D45 Daughter of Gridiron

G D A R Traveler 044 G A R Precision 2536 T C Dividend 494 O C C Blackbird 902D MGGS: G D A R Traveler 7111

TC Blackbird 7049 Dam of Gridiron

ANGUS 9

1AN1107 Mohnen Brushpopper 353

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 7 ACC RANK

.74

SCR

56 105 0.32

.73 .67 4% 3%

.50

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.20 .26 25% 10%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-7.07 0.02 0.22 .002 .53

.54

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 14514372 Yrlg. Frame: 1/4/03 71 lbs. Mature Frame: 813 lbs. Scrotal: 1487 lbs. Tattoo: Mohnen Angus Farms, SD; Genex, WI

2310 lbs. 6.2 6.4 39.3 cm. @ 12 mos. 353

.54

H/P

$16

$ Values $F $G

5 28.96 43.93 9.19 39.95

10%

QG1 T1

20%

QG2

Daughter of Brushpopper

Bushwacker’s best son has proven to be an elite curve bender. He offers commercial calving ease along with upper percentile growth! The Brushpopper daughters are very comparable to the Bushwackers only with more femininity and body balance. His sons are the test station winning kind that can also be sold as calving ease prospects. He’s one of the most elite purebred or commercial heifer bulls.

B C C Bushwacker 41-93 Mohnen Erica 51

10 ANGUS

Paramont Ambush 2172 R C Anita T Bando 918903 Bon View New Design 1407 Mohnen Erica 329 MGGS: Bon View Bando 598

B C C Bushwacker 41-93 Sire of Brushpopper

1AN1044 S A V Final

Answer 0035

Production Maternal CED BW WW YW SCR CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 8 -0.3 57 98 1.09 10

.30 .60 ACC .67 .86 .85 .77 .45 RANK 20% 1% 4% 5% 10% 10% 10%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

7 I+27 I+0.2 -4.34 0.05 0.61 .017 22 35.02 36.02 11.36 39.66

.05

.68

.68 5%

.68

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

$18

Mature: 2475 lbs. 13592905 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 2/22/00 69 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.3 843 lbs. Scrotal: 44.0 cm. 1360 lbs. Tattoo: 0035 Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lemar Angus, SD; Martin Schaff, ND; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

10%

20%

QG2

The proven calving ease sire that bends the growth curve to offer exceptional performance, maternal strength and carcass quality. He sires more body depth, muscle and real world fleshing ability than most calving ease sires. His wet daughters have the type of excellent udders his sire is known for. An excellent mating choice for your first calf daughters of Integrity, 1407, 878 and Precision bred cattle. A top choice for heifer synchronization projects. Recommended registered and commercial heifer sire. Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145

SAV Primrose 2303 Daughter of Final Answer

G D A R Traveler 71 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 Bon View Bando 598 S A V Sky Emulous 2124 MGGS: Ellanin Sky Diver

Sugar Loaf Blackbird R047 35 Daughter of Final Answer

ANGUS 11

1AN0791 Sitz

Alliance 6595

$20

RMR Evergren Alliance EI11 Daughter of Alliance 6595 Sitz Traveler 8180 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698 Production Maternal CED BW WW YW SCR CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 5

ACC .93 RANK

2.9 51 94 1.71 8 .98

.98 .97 .95 10% 10% 1%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

31 1146 26 0.6 0.92 0.14 0.14 .024 2811 35.82 34.25 8.10 30.98

.90 .97 25% 3%

4328 .86

.85

.97

7729

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 12310707 Yrlg. Frame: 2/17/95 92 lbs. Mature Frame: 725 lbs. Scrotal: 1232 lbs. Tattoo: Sitz Angus Ranch, MT; TC Ranch, NE

QG2

Rito 4S5 OF 2536 SA

Production WW YW

SCR

$18

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS I+4 I+3.8 I+57 I+104 I+0.59 I+8 I+33 ACC .05 RANK

.05

.05 4%

.05 3%

.40

.05 .05 25% 1%

$EN

%IMF

Ultrasound RE FAT

I+75 I+0.8 -10.59 I+0.4 I+0.63 I+.015 .05 .05 10% 20%

.44 5%

H/P

.44

Mature: N/A 14768733 Yrlg. Frame: 6.6 9/10/04 84 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 645 lbs. Scrotal: 38.2 cm. @ 12 mos. 1295 lbs. Tattoo: 4S5 Wehrman Angus, VA; Pine Ridge Angus, GA

12 ANGUS

QG1 T1

15%

$ Values $F $G

Sitz Traveler 8180 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698 G A R Precision 1680 G A R Ext 2104 MGGS: N Bar Emulation EXT

28.28 42.43 21.45 51.94

QG2

15%

Rito 4S5’s genetic tabulation predicts carcass and growth dominance from his dam’s side with maternal and fertility dominance from his sire’s side. He is without a doubt, the most structurally correct 2536 son to date.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Sitz Baramere Jet 155 MGGS: Vance Top Dawg

Alliance 6595 is one of the single greatest “all around” balanced trait sires of his era. He has sired the highest percent of eligible daughters achieving Pathfinder status and is producing semen at 12 years of age.

G A R Precision 2536 Dam of Rito 4S5 Sitz Alliance 6595 G A R Precision 2536

CED

Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 3 Bar Spike 1766

2570 lbs. 6.5 6.5 42.0 cm. 6595

QG1 T1

1AN1115

G D A R Traveler 71

1AN1043 K C F Bennett

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 7 -0.3 45 86 0.53 13 21 36 13 0 ACC .74 RANK

.91

.90 .85 25% 20%

.74

.47 1%

.79

.54

.53

$EN

Total

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

6.31 0.03 0.36 .034 141 31.56 28.32 7.18 30.33 .84

.84 25%

.84

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

$18

Mature: 2369 lbs. 13687063 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 9/26/99 79 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.1 691 lbs. Scrotal: 40.5 cm. 1432 lbs. Tattoo: J239 Knoll Crest Farm, VA; Lindskov-Thiel Ranch, SD; Genex, WI

306

QG1 T1

20%

QG2

Bennett Total has emerged as the best son of Alliance 6595 for combining physical superiority, performance and carcass excellence. He stamps progeny with that “one of a kind” square hip, rib depth and stunning profile. A tremendous “total package” sire whose mature daughters are perfect in udder structure and teat size, suggesting longevity when combined with their inherent fleshing ability. Recommended registered and commercial heifer sire. Sitz Alliance 6595 Ext of Conanga 6790

Isla Bank Primrose 10P Daughter of Bennett Total

Sitz Traveler 8180 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698 N Bar Emulation EXT LT Total Edge 6097 Lady Enchantress of Conanga Son of Bennett Total MGGS: Hoff Northlander S C 6029

ANGUS 13

1AN1112 4G

Regulator

$20

PCA REG Golden Karama 5058 Daughter of Regulator Ranger G 1720 4 G Dixie Erica 732 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 4

ACC .42 RANK

1.9 62 100 .74

.73 .66 2% 4%

SCR

.18

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.17

.24 5%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

-6.97 0.35 0.69 -.006 10 35.10 36.09 24.06 52.53 .58 10%

.59 3%

.59

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 14608561 Yrlg. Frame: 6.3 1/19/03 90 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 799 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 1423 lbs. Tattoo: 319 Miles Groseth, NE; Brockmere Farms Inc., MO; Prairie Creek Angus Farm, IL

QG1 T1

1AN1102 Connealy

QG2

Sitz Everelda Entense1137 B/R New Design 036 Dixie Erica of 4G 91C MGGS: R R 9440 Scotch Cap 1483

Regulator was genetically designed to produce exceptional carcass quality with added growth. He offers a high degree of genotypic power combined with phenotypic dominance. His ability to sire daughters with a picture perfect profile and sons that grow make him very unique.

Whitman

$18

Bon View New Design 208 Ella Tina of Conanga 989

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 9 -0.1 59 106 I+0.48 7 ACC .40 .64 RANK 15%

G A R Precision 1680

.63 .30 3% 2%

.05

.19

.27 1%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-12.1 0.34 0.44 -.005 .33 10%

.35 4%

H/P

.36

$ Values $F $G

34.22 43.75 21.85 51.24 15%

B/R New Design 036 Bon View Erica 443 Tehama Bando 155 Ella Lilly of Conanga 5989 MGGS: Emulation N Bar 5522

With his predictable calving ease genetics and excellent physical makeup, Whitman was the Genex pick of the 2005 Connealy calf crop. He displays more power and rib shape than most with his pedigree, making him a top young pick for anyone wanting to add his genetic package.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 14845068 Yrlg. Frame: 1/25/04 82 lbs. Mature Frame: 711 lbs. Scrotal: 1367 lbs. Tattoo: Knoll Crest Farm, VA; Genex, WI

14 ANGUS

N/A 6.2 N/A 38.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 4118

QG1 T1

QG2

1AN1095 Quaker Hill

Objective 3J15

$20

S S Objective T510 0T26 Quaker Hill Queen 1L4

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 8 1.8 90 149 I+-0.44 9 ACC .38 .69 RANK 20%

.68 .30 1% 1%

.05

.11 15%

18 .20

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

-12.33 0.18 0.6 -.007 1 35.45 78.65 16.14 58.65 .32 .33 .33 25% 10% 25%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

1AN1120 Ideal 4355 of 0T26 2440

Production CED BW WW YW

QG2

“Rito Revolution”

4.9 68 127 .48

.45 .27 1% 1%

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.13

16 .20

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-4.63 0.55 0.42 .011 .32 2%

.34 20%

H/P

.35

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Ankony Hill Queen QHF R981 MGGS: Rito 2H12 of 2036 Rito 9J9

Objective 3J15 has emerged as one of the most sought after genetic packages in the breed. His unbelievable spread of low BW to top 1% WW and YW along with physical balance and eye appeal make him a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming year. This was the #1 sire evaluated for both performance and phenotype in the 2006 Genex Quest sire sampling herds!

$20

S S Objective T510 0T26 Ideal 2440 of 7407 7275

ACC .33 RANK

S S Miss Rita R011 7R8 BW/QHF Blackcap Lad

Mature: N/A 14660859 Yrlg. Frame: 6.2 8/24/03 68 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 802 lbs. Scrotal: 42.0 cm. 1338 lbs. Tattoo: 3J15 Quaker Hill Farm, VA; Sequoyah Land and Cattle, AR; BHB Cattle, MO

QG1 T1

EPDS 2

S S Traveler 6807 T510

Mature: N/A 14779044 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 2/3/04 76 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 701 lbs. Scrotal: 36.83 cm. @ 12 mos. 1317 lbs. Tattoo: 4355 Quaker Hill Farm, VA; Brown Land & Cattle, MO; Jorgenson Land & Cattle, SD; Genex, WI

$ Values $F $G

21.42 63.12 23.29 61.65 10%

S S Traveler 6807 T510 S S Miss Rita R011 7R8 Ideal 7407 of 1418 4465 Ideal 7275 of 809 1470 MGGS: Rito Excel 809

Rito Revolution is destined to make a big, immediate impact on the Angus breed. This #1 $B non-parent sire had an IMF ratio of 187! His strong carcass tabulation in conjunction with EPDs ranking in the top 1% of the breed for WW, YW, IMF, $B, $F make him a dominating sire for 2007 and beyond. He is a line-bred sire tracing 79 times to RR Rito 707 and 82 times to Rito N Bar, making him an outcross to New Design, Precision and Bando.

ANGUS 15

1AN1070

Bluegrass New Design 205

$18

TC New Design 448 Son of Bluegrass Bon View New Design 1407 Bluegrass Bonny 900 005 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

EPDS 12 -1.4 53 110 0.1 ACC .65 RANK 3%

.85 .84 .76 3% 10% 2%

.47

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

10 24

.29 .55 10% 25%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

-5.89 0.22 0.38 .029 26 28.75 50.64 13.06 46.12 .75 20%

.75 25%

.75

125

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 14209698 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 1/11/02 84 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 840 lbs. Scrotal: 37.5 cm. 1461 lbs. Tattoo: 205 TC Angus Ranch, NE; Sitz Angus Ranch, MT; Bluegrass Angus, NE; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

1AN1022 Bushs

QG2

B/R New Design 036 Bon View Pride 664 D H D Traveler 6807 Bluegrass Bonny 505 MGGS: Bon View Bando 598

The hero of the fall 2005 Angus sire summary where he recorded EPDs that ranked him among the breeds best for low BW, unusually high WW and YW along with high marbling and balanced carcass indexes. This past favorite of the Midland Bull Test has become 1407’s top curve-bending son. Recommended registered and commercial heifer bull.

Grand Design

$18

NB Miss Perfect Design - 11 Daughter of Grand Design Bon View New Design 1407 Bushs Lady Dividend 872 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 6

ACC .77 RANK

SCR

1.9 49 79 0.21 .92

.92 .88 15%

.74

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.51

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

27 65 69 0.5 -0.88 0.38 0.31

.83 133 .35 .34 10% 10%

.84 5%

.84

H/P

$ Values $F $G

175 30.75 19.56 24.82 43.20 322

10%

B/R New Design 036 Bon View Pride 664 TC Dividend 963 B A 714 Lady 619 MGGS: G D A R Traveler 714

The most highly proven and oldest son of 1407, who has produced highly useful females and fast growing sons. He has become a very reliable commercial sire of profitable cattle.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2545 lbs. 13697595 Yrlg. Frame: 6.4 2/20/00 79 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 827 lbs. Scrotal: 46.0 cm. 1405 lbs. Tattoo: 802 Bush Angus, SD; Errer Hill Farms, PA; Genex, WI

16 ANGUS

QG1 T1

QG2 N/A T2 N/A T3 N/A

1AN1106 Sitz New Design

349M

$18

HA Rito Lady 5518 Daughter of 349M Bon View New Design 1407 Sitz Pride 166K Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.71 25%

.38 .71 25% 1%

EPDS 11 0.2 43 98 0.72 ACC .71 .85 .85 RANK 5% 15%

.81 5%

.38

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

0 -10.62 0.4 0.59 .009 42 30.4 41.81 23.23 51.76

.33

.81 5%

.81 10%

.81

212

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2332 lbs. 14094252 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 2/5/02 74 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.0 733 lbs. Scrotal: 40.5 cm. @ 12 mos. 1176 lbs. Tattoo: 349M Sitz Angus, MT; Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch, MT; Dave & Yvonne Hinman, MT; Rollin Rock Inc., MT; Monarch Farms, LA

QG1 T1

1AN1075 RAB-EGL

QG2

Bon View Pride 664 Sitz Traveler 8180 Sitz Pride 842 MGGS: G D A R Rainmaker 340

349M has sorted to the top of the New Design gene pool with his combination of extreme calving ease, carcass and growth compiled with rock solid maternal strength. 349M will add more rib shape and depth of body with more real world appeal than most 1407 sons.

Blue Moon 4407M

$20

Bon View New Design 1407 Mill Brae Balnorma PM 0125

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 12 -1.6 46 93 -0.63 12 24 ACC .59 RANK 3%

B/R New Design 036

.84 .84 .73 3% 25% 10%

.68

.20 .27 2% 25%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

-1.13 0.59 0.6 .020 55 29.03 35.24 26.81 52.87 .78 1%

.78 10%

.78

158

10%

B/R New Design 036 Bon View Pride 664 Plowman 1627 of Millbrae SAR M B 2RT2 Balnorma 6019 MGGS: Rito 2RT2 of 0B5 RR Traveler

Here is a 1407 son whose progeny excel in multi-trait balance, maternal and that curve-bending appeal. His exceptional foot shape, depth of heel, soundness and overall body mass set him apart from most 1407 sons. Recommended Commercial Heifer Sire.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2290 lbs. 14422326 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 2/18/02 65 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.0 710 lbs. Scrotal: 35.5 cm. @ 18 mos. 1048 lbs. Tattoo: 4407 Falcon Seaboard, TX; RA Brown Ranch, TX; Eagle Ranch, KS

QG1 T1

QG2

ANGUS 17

1AN1030 LCC

New Frontier 3215K

$10 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

EPDS 13 -1 27 69 -0.1 ACC .51 RANK 2%

.75 5%

.75

.70

.43

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

11 26

.22 .44 4% 15%

1 3

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

29 0.4 3.93 0.37 0.26 -.007 .24

.21

.54 10%

.55

.55 25%

H/P

$ Values $F $G

5 22.44 18.07 24.60 38.00

10%

25%

A no doubt, “bet the ranch” first calf heifer bull with added carcass merit and disciplined mature size bred in. Recommended commercial heifer sire. Bon View New Design 1407 LCHMN Bessie H3223

B/R New Design 036 Bon View Pride 664 Connealy Frontline LCHMN B C Bessie F3227 MGGS: Leachman Architect

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

1AN1089

Mature: 13654695 Yrlg. Frame: 2/5/00 73 lbs. Mature Frame: 634 lbs. Scrotal: 1116 lbs. Tattoo: Denver Alsup, MO; Genex, WI

2185 lbs. 5.0 5.3 34.0 cm. 3215

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

Oak Hollow 7709 of 1318 1118

$14 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

EPDS 15 -2.6 46 75 0.15 ACC .64 RANK 1%

.82 .81 .67 1% 25%

.58

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.30 15%

15 .63

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

6 -14 -0.3 15.1 0.15 0.12 .030 33 36.44 16.70 11.18 28.59

.51

.52

.72

The linebred calving ease specialist that adds muscle and consistency to his progeny with every mating. Use him to lower mature frames and produce efficient cattle that thrive in the harshest environments. Recommended commercial heifer sire. Oak Hollow Troubadour 1118 Oak Hollow Blackcap 1318

Q A S Traveler 23-4 Oak Hollow Cliolier 863 Oak Hollow Troubadour 1118 Oak Hollow Blackcap 1003 MGGS: Oak Hollow Eurotiamere Lad

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2000 lbs. 13521189 Yrlg. Frame: 4.0 2/12/97 70 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.0 640 lbs. Scrotal: 43.0 cm. 876 lbs. Tattoo: 7709 Gil Ray Cowles, KY; Gordon Jones, KY; Oak Hollow, KY; Genex, WI

100AN9550

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

California Traveler

$20 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.89 20%

.80 .94 927 10% 20%

EPDS 13 -1.1 31 69 0.79 10 25 390 9 ACC .90 RANK 2%

.95 4%

.95

.94

.75

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

8.73 0.31 -0.3 -0.001 401 29.16 16.51 18.41 29.24 .91 10%

.91

931

20%

25%

The old standby for “bet the ranch” calving ease in combination with maternal greatness. Recommended commercial heifer sire. R R Traveler 5204 Tehama Eisa Erica Y699

Q A S Traveler 23-4 Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3302 Paramont Ambush 2172 Tehama Eisa Erica W602 MGGS: Tehama Bando 155

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2220 lbs. 11618614 Yrlg. Frame: 6.25 8/23/91 74 lbs. Mature Frame: NA 702 lbs. Scrotal: 45.0 cm. 1218 lbs. Tattoo: A527 Tehama Angus, CA; Fearrien Angus, CA

18 ANGUS

QG1 QG2 N/A T1 N/A T2 N/A T3 N/A

1AN1018 L T 598 Bando

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

ACC .82 .94 .94 .91 RANK 20% 15% 20% 20%

.80 10%

.49 .83 10% 5%

EPDS 8

0.4 47 88 1.17

$EN

9074

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

10 29 48 28 0.3 -1.96 0.32 0.01 .011 227 32.17 29.59 17.16 40.70 113

.36

.88 10%

.88

543

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

$16

Mature: 13448453 Yrlg. Frame: 3/7/99 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 631 lbs. Scrotal: 1236 lbs. Tattoo: Lindskov-Thiel Ranch, SD; Genex, WI

2315 lbs. 6.0 6.2 48.0 cm. 9074

20%

QG1 T1

15%

QG2

S A V Emblynette 2327 Daughter of Bando 9074

One of the heaviest used Genex sires of all time because of his combination of true calving ease, maternal and performance BALANCE. Phenotypically the Bando 9074 cattle are among the most attractive at any age, in any pasture and in any environment. Recommended registered and commercial heifer sire.

S A F 598 Bando 5175 Mill Coulee Barbara K 323

Bon View Bando 598 S A F Royal Lass 1002 Mill Coulee Time Traveler 02 Mill Coulee Barbara K 018 MGGS: Rito 2100 G D A R

L T Bandolier 3105 Son of Bando 9074

ANGUS 19

1AN1118 L T

Timberwolf 5014

$16 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 7

ACC .29 RANK

SCR

1.4 54 94 0.05 .37

.30 .27 10% 10%

.30

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.14 15%

22 .20

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-0.22 -0.05 0.24 -.003 .31

.33

H/P

.34

$ Values $F $G

30.48 33.03 6.83 33.06 5%

15%

Timberwolfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genetic combination of udder quality, flawless structure and high producing cows should ensure he will make a long term positive genetic contribution. Wulffs EXT 6106 L T Ethelda 3245 Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 15147477 Yrlg. Frame: 6.6 2/18/05 72 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 843 lbs. Scrotal: 35.5 cm. @ 12 mos. 1533 lbs. Tattoo: 5014 TC Ranch, NE; McCumber Angus, ND; Lindskov-Thiel Ranch, SD

1AN1108 Tehama

N Bar Emulation EXT Wulffs Erica Dianna C116 Sitz Value 7097 L T Ethelda 9012 MGGS: Marcys Powerstroke

L T Ethelda 3245 Dam of Timberwolf with Bennett Total calf at side QG1 T1

QG2

Vigilance P139

$16 Production CED BW WW YW

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

SCR

EPDS 6 0.7 48 95 -0.1 ACC .27 .37 .30 .26 RANK 20% 20% 10%

10 24

.34

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

I+2 I+0.1 0.27 0.09 0.33 .007

.14 .20 10% 25%

.05

.32

.35

H/P

.35

$ Values $F $G

29.76 36.54 11.89 38.64 10%

10%

20%

Vigilance is a very useful young sire with a bright future of producing quality replacement females with maternal characteristics along with predictable growth and low birth weight. Wulffs Ext 6106 Tehama Eisa Erica J488

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 14852720 Yrlg. Frame: 8/15/04 78 lbs. Mature Frame: 712 lbs. Scrotal: 1408 lbs. Tattoo: Tehama Angus Ranch, CA; Genex, WI

1AN1005 G T

N/A 5.9 N/A 35.2 cm. @ 12 mos. P139

Sentry

N Bar Emulation EXT Wulffs Erica Dianna C116 Tehama Band 719 Tehama Eisa Erica F787 MGGS: N Bar Emulation EXT

Wulffs Ext 6106 Sire of Vigilance

QG1 T1

QG2

$15 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 7

ACC .72 RANK

SCR

1.8 48 91 -0.46 .89

.89 .85 20% 15%

.67

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.57

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

19 62 75 0.7 2.48 0.31 0.55 .020 79 25.32 32.32 19.21 44.76 .83

174

.57 .56 10%

.77 10%

.77

145

15%

20%

10%

Sentry is the old standby bull with a proven proof that is unrivaled in the breed for combining high accuracy performance, maternal and carcass. N Bar Emulation EXT G T Symbol 200

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2550 lbs. 12189371 Yrlg. Frame: 7.0 2/27/94 90 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 883 lbs. Scrotal: 44.0 cm. 1397 lbs. Tattoo: 457 GT Angus, WI; Onion Hollow Angus, WI; Genex, WI

20 ANGUS

Emulation N Bar 5522 N Bar Primrose 2424 Rito 2100 G D A R GT Miss Traveler 58 MGGS: Q A S Traveler 23-4

Miss Sentry 547 Daughter of Sentry

1AN1104 Sinclair

Extra 4X13

$15

Lassie 6142 of Mc Cumber Daughter of Extra 4X13 N Bar Emulation EXT N Bar Lady Ida S C C 2P37 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

EPDS 10 -1 42 80 -0.41 11 21 ACC .40 .53 RANK 10% 5%

.51

.27

.32

.19 4%

.25

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

4.18 0.43 0.2 .040 .31 4%

.34

H/P

.34

$ Values $F $G

28.00 23.33 17.31 38.13 15%

25%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

1AN1074 G A R

N Bar Lady Ida F1080 MGGS: N Bar Shadow X4124

Extra 4X13 is living up to his billing as EXTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s replacement! His ability to sire low birth weights along with great replacement females is unprecedented. Recommended registered and commercial heifer bull.

QG2

Exaltation 3144

$15

GAR EXT 614 Full Sister to Extra 4X13 N Bar Emulation EXT G A R Scotch Cap 309 Production CED BW WW YW

ACC .69 RANK

N Bar Primrose 2424 N Bar Prime Time D806

Mature: N/A 14774030 Yrlg. Frame: 5.3 2/7/04 77 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 705 lbs. Scrotal: 33.14 cm @ 12 mos. 1257 lbs. Tattoo: 4X13 N Bar Land & Cattle Co, MT; Sinclair Cattle Co, PA; McCumber Angus Ranch, ND; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

EPDS 4

Emulation N Bar 5522

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

2.3 52 97 -0.51 10 26 16 29 0.5 -2.61 0.18 0.48 .024 187 29.22 37.02 14.06 42.62 .90

.90 .83 10% 10%

.65

.40 .69 10% 15%

.18

.85 25%

.85 15%

362

10%

Emulation N Bar 5522 N Bar Primrose 2424 Scotch Cap Rita 5H11 of 1B14 Rito 9J9 MGGS: Rito 9J9 of B156 7T26

The Longevity Bull! Exaltation adds mass, depth, soundness of structure and great udders to his awesome daughters.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2570 lbs. 12304052 Yrlg. Frame: 6.7 8/7/94 84 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.6 808 lbs. Scrotal: 42.5 cm. 1279 lbs. Tattoo: 3144 Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS; O & M Inc., OR; Shady Brook Angus, TN; Trowbridge Angus, NY

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

ANGUS 21

1AN1121 Tehama

Band XL R739

$18 Production CED BW WW YW

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

SCR

EPDS I-3 4.6 59 101 0.53 I+4 24 ACC .05 RANK

.39

.32 .28 3% 4%

.35

.05

.22 25%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-3.71 0.46 0.54 -.009 .33 3%

.35 10%

H/P

.36 20%

$ Values $F $G

25.85 38.39 26.37 56.20 4%

Band XL is an exciting young outcross carcass and growth bull. Look for this 7/8 brother to Tehama Blackcap Revolution to be heavily sampled in 2007! Tehama 717 Band 876 Tehama Blackcap M826 Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 15183732 Yrlg. Frame: 8/17/05 90 lbs. Mature Frame: 659 lbs. Scrotal: 1257 lbs. Tattoo: Tehama Angus Ranch, CA; Genex, WI

1AN1098 Mohnen

Tehama Band 717 Tehama Echo B287 G A R Retail Product Tehama Blackcap E406 MGGS: Paramont Ambush 2172

N/A 5.6 N/A 37.2 cm. @ 12 mos. R739

Day Ahead 144

$18 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 7

ACC .43 RANK

SCR

2.3 47 86 0.55 .66

.65 .28 20% 20%

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.38

.17

.26 10%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-2.06 0.23 0.43 .014 .35 20%

.37 20%

H/P

.37

$ Values $F $G

27.44 27.51 17.58 40.94 20%

25%

15%

Day Ahead is an attractive, maternally bred bull with extra muscle and length of body. He is siring consistent phenotype with soundness, eye appeal and performance. Boyd New Day 8005 Mohnen Jilt 910

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 14848339 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 1/3/04 86 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 828 lbs. Scrotal: 37.2 cm. @ 12 mos. 1265 lbs. Tattoo: 144 Mohnen Angus Farms, SD; Hart Farms, SD; Genex, WI

1AN1100 G D A R

A A R New Trend S V F Forever Lady 57D Clearwater Paf Seville 1977 Mohnen Jilt 143 MGGS: Bon View Traveler 181

Mohnen Jilt 910 Dam of Day Ahead

QG1 T1

QG2

Game Day 449

$15 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

EPDS 11 -0.7 41 83 0.29 ACC .44 .78 .77 .32 RANK 5% 10% 25%

.37

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW

.20 .33 25% 20%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

I+25 I+0.1 1.38 0.02 0.72 .013 .05

.05

.34

.36 3%

.37

H/P

$ Values $F $G

28.42 26.82 12.42 34.69 15%

25%

Game Day is proving to sire as consistently as his highly proven pedigree would indicate. Game Day produced one of the most consistent sire groups at both Sitz Angus Ranch and Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch of Montana. Boyd New Day 8005 G D A R Miss Wix 474

A A R New Trend S V F Forever Lady 57D Tehama Band 207 G D A R Miss Wix 749 MGGS: Traveler 1148 G D A R

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 14691231 Yrlg. Frame: 6.1 2/9/04 84 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 691 lbs. Scrotal: 37.7 cm. @ 12 mos. 1256 lbs. Tattoo: 449 Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch, MT; Sitz Angus, MT; Genex, WI

22 ANGUS

QG1 T1

QG2

1AN1094 K C F Bennett

Index

$18

Jauer 353 Traveler 589 27 Thomas Treasure 2171

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

EPDS -2 4.7 53 105 0.86 ACC .44 RANK

.74

.74 .50 10% 3%

.45 15%

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.16

.24 25%

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT H/P

$EN

$ Values $F $G

I+32 I+0.4 -3.69 -0.03 0.8 .001 6 21.75 45.18 11.00 42.94 .05

.05

.53

.53 2%

.53

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 14521474 Yrlg. Frame: 6.2 2/27/03 86 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.8 665 lbs. Scrotal: 40.0 cm. 1379 lbs. Tattoo: N81 Sitz Angus, MT; Errer Hill Farms, PA; Knoll Crest, VA; Genex, WI

1AN1111

Sitz Insight

QG1 T1

QG2

Production CED BW WW YW

ACC .30 RANK

.42

.39 .25 10% 4%

SCR

.15

$18

.20 10%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-6.54 0.33 0.32 .017 .32 10%

.35

H/P

.35

$ Values $F $G

21.38 39.39 18.10 47.76 25%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Thomas Treasure 8004 MGGS: Emulation N Bar 5522

4794

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

Jauer 6807 Traveler 27 085 Q A S Traveler 23-4

Index is proving to be one of the most explosive young sires in the industry because of his ability to sire extra performance and muscle in a moderate mature frame. He has been called the OUTCROSS alternative sire with EPD and performance balance. Use him to add base width, muscle, power and performance in one generation.

Woodhill Foresight Sitz Everelda Entense 1751

EPDS -1 5.7 54 100

Jauer 7111 Traveler 353 719

Mature: N/A 14702592 Yrlg. Frame: 5.8 4/4/04 78 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 713 lbs. Scrotal: 40.5 cm. @ 22 mos. 1217 lbs. Tattoo: 4794 Sitz Angus Ranch, MT; Boyd Beef Cattle, KY; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

QG2

Papa Forte 1921 Bon View Gammer 85 V D A R Lucys Boy 7137 Sitz Everelda Entense 023 MGGS: Traveler 124 G D A R

Sitz Insight is a moderately framed Foresight son backed by the proven performance cow families of Sitz Everelda Entense on the bottom side and Bon View Gammer on the top side. Insight is the obvious choice among all of the Foresight sons to produce more consistent phenotype and performance.

ANGUS 23

1AN1078 Woodhill

Admiral 77K

$18

Son of Admiral S A F Focus of E R Woodhill Lass 344-1178 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 4

ACC .74 RANK

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

4.2 63 115 1.37 12 27 .91

.91 .87 1% 1%

.80 3%

.41 .73 2% 10%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

20%

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

10 54 0.9 -7.58 0.4 0.17 .013 143 28.45 51.88 20.46 51.62 47

.29 .25 20% 15%

.88 5%

.88

546

15%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2418 lbs. 13712447 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 3/14/00 76 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.2 686 lbs. Scrotal: 41.0 cm. 1344 lbs. Tattoo: 77K Woodhill Angus Farm, WI; Baldridge Bros., NE; Southern Cattle Co., FL; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

1AN1087 Bushs

G D A R Forever Lady 246 R R Scotchcap 9440 Woodhill Lass 1172-344 MGGS: Tehama Bando 155

Admiral’s unharnessed outcross performance and growth is the Angus breed’s best kept secret. He combines high IMF along with performance YW as well as any bull in his class. He still ranks among the breeds elite percentile sires for 10 separate traits.

Strut 756

$20

S A F Strategy 9015 Bushs Lady LA Belle 457

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

EPDS -1 5.1 76 134 0.64 ACC .42 RANK

S A F Fame

.68 .67 .50 1% 1% 25%

.40

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.18 25%

24 .24

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-12.66 0.23 0.63 .011 .39 20%

.40 5%

.40

H/P

$ Values $F $G

2 26.39 67.56 16.16 55.02 6

25%

S A F Focus of E R S A F Royal Queen 5084 Vermilion Dateline 7078 Bushs La Belle 518 MGGS: Bushs Montana Truck

Strut is one of the biggest, stoutest Angus bulls in existence with more growth and performance than 99% of the breed. If you want to increase yearling and mature frame score and add pounds to your calf crop, Strut is the answer.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2650 lbs. 14508531 Yrlg. Frame: 7.2 3/6/03 91 lbs. Mature Frame: 7.6 841 lbs. Scrotal: 38 cm. @ 20 mos. 1585 lbs. Tattoo: 756 Bush Angus, SD; Mangen Angus Ranch, MT, Trowbridge Angus, NY; Genex, WI

24 ANGUS

QG1 T1

QG2

1AN1123 H A R B Windy

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 9

SCR

2.2 58 112 0.39

ACC .63 .84 RANK 15%

.83 .70 3% 1%

.55

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.25

22 .53

$EN

702 JH

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$20

$ Values $F $G

-4.96 -0.03 0.52 .048 15 26.85 50.71 1.49 35.72 .65

.65 10%

.65

20%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2340 lbs. 14321158 Yrlg. Frame: N/A 01/26/02 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.4 817 lbs. Scrotal: 37.0 cm. 1375 lbs. Tattoo: 702 Baker’s Angus, SD; Jason Harrison, MT; Genex, WI

Windy 702 offers what the industry has been searching for - outcross genetics with performance, maternal and phenotype. Windy 702 will be the sire every serious Angus breeder uses to freshen up their cattle’s genetic lineage.

A A R Really Windy 1205 H A R B Black Lady 073 J H

Adams Acres Beauty 641 Daughter of Windy

A A R Windy Ridge 362 A A R Lady Kelton 2170 H A R B Cincha 829 H A R B Black Lady G67 J H MGGS: G D A R Royce 131

H A R B Black Lady 073 J H Dam of Windy

ANGUS 25

1AN1110 Ardrossan Direction

W109

$20

Australia Angus Group Breedplan January 2007 CED CEM GL BW

EBVS -0.5 -0.6-6.2 4.8 ACC .71 RANK

.62

.97 1%

.98

200D 400D 600D MCW MILK SCR DTC CW EMA RIB RMP RBY IMF NFI

.97 10%

75 99

.97 .96 10% 5%

.83 15%

12 2.2 -1.5 56 5.8 0.5 0.2 .61

.95 5%

.64

.86 5%

.78 .88 1% 20%

.87

1.8 0.52

.85 .83 15% 5%

.71

The Australian Sensation - W109 is the most used Angus bull in Australia because of his combination of growth along with carcass merit and flawless phenotype. We predict the 2007 born progeny in the U.S. will be among the most marketable in the entire breed! Limited semen available. C A Future Direction 5321 Ardrossan Wilcoola Q71

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2513 lbs. NAQW109 Yrlg. Frame: N/A 7/19/01 77 lbs. Mature Frame: 7.0 N/A Scrotal: N/A N/A Tattoo: BUL W109 Reen Family, Australia; Bulle Family Trust, Australia

1AN1113 S A V

G A R Precision 1680 C A Miss Power Fix 308 G T Maximum Ardrossan Wilcoola K31 MGGS: Nichols Landmark L56

C A Future Direction 5321 Sire of W109

Future Investment 5662

$18 Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

Maternal Ultrasound CEM MILK MkH MW MH $EN %IMF RE FAT H/P

EPDS I+9 I+2 I+46 I+83 I+0.13 I+9 I+30 ACC .05 .05 RANK 15%

.05 .05 25% 25%

.05

.05 15%

-3.71 0.48 0.67 .017

.05 4%

.34 3%

.36 4%

.36

$ Values $F $G

28.67 24.82 26.26 48.67 10%

Future Investment was the Genex pick from a pair of very impressive full brothers. This flush brother to SAV Saint Anthony combines carcass merit and calving ease along with the highly maternal and fertile Madame Pride cow family. C A Future Direction 5321 S A V Madame Pride 0075 Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 15107823 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 2/3/05 86 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 798 lbs. Scrotal: 36.9 cm. @ 12 mos. 1332 lbs. Tattoo: 5662 Idland Cattle, MT; Pauls Livestock, WA: Genex, WI

1AN1079 Booroomooka

Warwick W246 ET

G A R Precision 1680 C A Miss Power Fix 308 S A F 598 Bando 5175 S A V Madame Pride 8264 MGGS: Leachman Right Time

SAV Madame Pride 0075 Dam of Future Investment

QG1 T1

QG2

$20

Australia Angus Group Breedplan January 2007 CED CEM GL BW

EBVS -0.9 1.2 -5.2 4.6 ACC .68 .56 .94 RANK 15% 5%

.97

200D 400D 600D MCW MILK SCR DTC CW EMA RIB RMP RBY IMF

.93 15%

14 0.7 -1.6 50 2.7 -0.1 -0.2 0.3

.93 .91 .78 .60 .88 10% 10% 10% 15%

.57

.82 .72 .82 15% 25%

.82

.79

.78 25%

NFI

-0.42 .49

The unique sire from Australia will sire females with fleshing ability and extreme depth of body. The top side of his pedigree is a total outcross to the U.S. genetic pool. Hingaia 469 Booroomooka Unabell U14

Waitara Valley Tex Hingaia 910 B/R New Design 036 Booroomooka Quassia Q18 MGGS: Glenoch Megaforce

Calving Ease Rating

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 14855573 Yrlg. Frame: 9/8/01 92 lbs. Mature Frame: 506 lbs. @ 240 days Scrotal: 1012 lbs. Tattoo: Rob & Kylie Costello, Australia

26 ANGUS

2600 lbs. 5.5 N/A 42.0 cm. W245

Warwick

January Angus Group Breedplan EBV Average CED -0.1, CEM +0.1, GL -1.9, BW +4.1, 200D +31, 400D +59, 600D +75, MCW +70, MILK +10, SCR +1, DTC -1.2, CW +39, EMA +1.7, RIB 0, RMP -0.2, RBY +0.2, IMF +0.6, NFI -0.06

1AN1084 Boyd

Beef Maker 3069

$20

C F Diamond 625 Daughter of Beef Maker C A Future Direction 5321 Boyd Forever Lady 7120 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 1

ACC .57 RANK

SCR

4.2 46 80 -0.1 .87

.87 .73 25%

.55

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.22 .25 25% 3%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

-3.61 0.45 0.46 .010 27 25.24 21.75 25.25 45.69 .65 3%

.66 15%

.66

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

1AN1077 W C C

S V F Forever Lady 57D MGGS: Leachman Right Time

Beef Maker is siring more power and performance than his sire with the same added carcass value! Offspring are thick made cattle with the Forever Lady power!

QG2

Special Design L309

$20

Clearwater Blacklass 2184 Daughter of Special Design Bon View New Design 878 N Bar Primrose 2424 Production CED BW WW YW

ACC .84 RANK

C A Miss Power Fix 308 A A R New Trend

Mature: N/A 14384365 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 3/2/03 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 879 lbs. Scrotal: 40.0 cm. 1423 lbs. Tattoo: 3069 Boyd Beef Cattle, KY; Sterling Hunter, MI; Beef Maker Group

QG1 T1

EPDS 5

G A R Precision 1680

SCR

3.7 61 106 0.07 .96

.96 .94 2% 2%

.89

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.59

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

27 118 17 0.2 -3.35 0.18 0.02 .031 1225 32.48 42.91 11.09 41.60

.9 243 10%

.41

.40

.95 25%

.95

2618

15%

B/R New Design 036 Bon View Gammer 85 Emulation 31 Primrose N Bar 9962 MGGS: Lad 118K of J R S

Special Design sires attractive cattle with extremely sound structural integrity and added maternal strength and growth.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2526 lbs. 13846942 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 1/4/01 84 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.8 853 lbs. Scrotal: 36.5 cm. 1358 lbs. Tattoo: L309 Wilson Cattle Co., IN; Southern Cattle Co., FL; Vintage Angus, CA; LaGrand Angus Ranch, SD; Whitestone Farm, VA

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

ANGUS 27

1AN1103 Bonners

Up the Limit 7P

$15 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 7

ACC .34 RANK

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

SCR

2.7 49 92 I+0.54 8 .48

.47 .30 15% 10%

.05

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

I+67I+0.7 -1.95 0.26 0.83 .006

.19 .29 25% 20%

.05 15%

.05

.33 15%

.35 1%

H/P

.35

$ Values $F $G

26.06 32.96 22.54 48.92 25%

15%

10%

Up the Limit offers a double bred carcass pedigree with added maternal strength from the Everelda Entense 1905 cow family. Twin Valley Precision E161 Three Trees Everelda 1493

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 14745477 Yrlg. Frame: 1/1/04 90 lbs. Mature Frame: 720 lbs. Scrotal: 1307 lbs. Tattoo: Bonner Farms, AL; Genex, WI

1AN1101 Whitestone

N/A 6.1 N/A 39.0 cm. @ 21 mos. 7P

G A R Precision 1680 W C C Blackcap C9 B/R New Design 036 Three Trees Entense 567G MGGS: A A R New Trend

Twin Valley Precision E161 Sire of Up the Limit

QG1 T1

QG2

Landmark 623T

$16 Production CED BW WW YW

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

SCR

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

Landmark comes with a sure bet carcass pedigree, and is backed by the great White Fence Pride H1 cow, the dam of Lemmon Newsline.

Whitestone Precision H141 Whitestone LCE Pride D804

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 14829055 Yrlg. Frame: 6.7 2/10/04 90 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 704 lbs. Scrotal: 38.2 cm. @ 12 mos. 1304 lbs. Tattoo: 623T Whitestone Farm, VA; Blue Q Ranch, NC; Genex, WI

1AN1028 TC

Foreman 016

G A R Precision 1680 Rita 3X11 of Rita 0FB4 Ext B/R New Design 036 White Fence Pride H1 MGGS: Connealy Dateline

White Fence Pride H1 Granddam of Landmark

QG1 T1

QG2

$25 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 4

ACC .74 RANK

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.83 25%

.54 15%

2.9 55 99 0.64 .94

.94 .92 5% 5%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

15 61 60 0.9 4.84 0.03 0.25 -.012 299 25.73 37.91 10.51 38.34 .86

149

.47 .44 15% 15%

.89

.90

.90 15%

684

10%

25%

Foreman continues to sire wide-hipped cattle with added style and performance and remains the obvious choice in Forefront sons. Connealy Forefront TC Pride 8067

Connealy Frontline Eileen Heartland Conanga 6443 TC Dividend 963 TC Pride 6093 MGGS: N Bar Emulation EXT

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2628 lbs. 13699216 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 1/30/00 85 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.8 746 lbs. Scrotal: 42.0 cm. 1386 lbs. Tattoo: 016 TC Ranch Inc., NE; Gary & Linda McPherson, OK; Genex, WI

28 ANGUS

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

1AN1071 Lemmon

Newsline C804

$18

M B G F Lady Louise 3142 Daughter of Newsline B/R New Design 036 White Fence Pride H1 Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 4

ACC .73 RANK

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.77 4%

.35 .74 25% 20%

2.5 48 89 1.25 .95

.95 .89 20% 15%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

25 16 32 0.4 -0.22 0.02 0.46 -.019 254 27.53 30.23 14.89 39.61 44

.18

.88

.89 15%

.89 10%

583

15%

20%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2310 lbs. 13632776 Yrlg. Frame: 6.2 3/13/00 77 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.2 694 lbs. Scrotal: 46.0 cm. 1248 lbs. Tattoo: C804 Lemmon Cattle Co., GA; Gerloff Farms, MO; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

1AN1090 Dalebanks

QG2

Pleasant Pill of Conanga MGGS: Tehama Bando 155

Centennial 2526

Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

0.9 38 82 -0.04

ACC .62 .85 .85 RANK 25%

B/R Blackcap Empress 76 Connealy Dateline

The old standby for siring consistent phenotype and balanced performance cattle. This 036 son adds extra muscle dimension without sacrificing structural integrity and overall balance.

$18

Bon View New Design 878 Witch of Dalebanks 9067

EPDS 5

V D A R New Trend 315

.83

.72

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.24

.50 5%

1 4

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

29 0.4 -1.28 0.13 0.72 .006 76 26.26 26.98 17.77 39.35 .29

.31

.84

.84 3%

.84

298

25%

B/R New Design 036 Bon View Gammer 85 N Bar Emulation EXT Witch of Dalebanks 6011 MGGS: D H D Traveler 6807

Centennial combines the most proven sires of all time in his pedigree both top and bottom. He remains a popular calving ease, first calf heifer choice.

20%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 14251270 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 2/10/02 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.4 624 lbs. Scrotal: 35.0 cm. 1283 lbs. Tattoo: 2526 Connealy Angus Ranch, NE; Dalebanks Angus Inc., KS; Knoll Crest Farm Inc., VA

ANGUS 29

1AN1050 F A R

Krugerrand 410H

$16

MVP Erica 607 Daughter of Krugerrand 410H Krugerrand Of Donamere 490 F A R Erianna 286F Production CED BW WW YW

SCR

2% 1%

25%

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

H/P

$ Values $F $G

EPDS 7 2.3 60 116 0.67 13 16 51 93 1.3 -1.53 -0.13 0.09 .005 180 24.91 54.27 1.95 37.06 ACC .77 .94 .94 .91 .82 .53 .85 141 .24 .21 .88 .88 .88 560 RANK

3% 5%

25%

C H Stacker 7040 Donamere Bachel Beauty 288 G M A R Hi Spade 039 F A R Erianna 481D MGGS: F A R Guarantee 32X

Krugerrand 410H remains the consistent sire of attractively constructed cattle with extra performance and mature frame.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2696 lbs. 13498476 Yrlg. Frame: 7.0 1/19/99 89 lbs. Mature Frame: 7.2 836 lbs. Scrotal: 45.5 cm. 1426 lbs. Tattoo: 410H Roth Angus, SD; Frey Angus Ranch, ND; Bruner Farms, ND

QG1 T1

1AN1092 Connealy

QG2

Leader

$18

Connealy Lead On Black Crane of Conanga 204

Production CED BW WW YW

EPDS 6

ACC .41 RANK

SCR

Maternal CEM MILK MkH MW MH

.31 25%

.18 .26 25% 15%

1.5 48 104 0.66 .71

.70 .46 20% 3%

$EN

Ultrasound %IMF RE FAT

-6.01 0.02 0.71 -.009 .47

.48 3%

.48 20%

H/P

$ Values $F $G

3 24.72 46.20 14.08 44.88

Connealy Leadtime Eligence Plus of Conanga Connealy Forefront Black Cala of Conanga 5203 MGGS: S A F Fame

The moderately proven Leader is siring cattle with excellent muscle shape and overall mass on a very conservative mature frame. Use him to inject Lead On genetics in a sounder, more attractive package.

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 14528246 Yrlg. Frame: 3/3/03 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 718 lbs. Scrotal: 1328 lbs. Tattoo: Connealy Angus, NE; Genex, WI

N/A 6.5 N/A 40.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 3580

QG1 T1

QG2

ANGUS 31

Genex Sires in the top 25 for Angus registrations in 2006 #6 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 #8 CA Future Direction 5321 #12 W C C Special Design L309 #13 Sitz Alliance 6595 #16 B C C Bushwacker 41-93 #17 Boyd New Day 8005 #22 Twin Valley Precision E161 #24 Lemmon Newsline C804

Genex is proud to have 8 of the top 25 Angus sires for registrations in 2006.

Sire: Traveler

8180

MGS: New

Trend

SAV 8180 Traveler 004 American Angus Association Progeny Registered by the Top 25 Sires in 2006

See the Genex influence for yourself!

25000

Calculate the number of calves registered

27%

from the top 25 sires and it stands clear that Genex sires are having a significant

24%

20000

impact in the Angus breed. Of the total

20%

registrations from the top 25 sires,

17%

15000

27% were sired by Genex bulls.

12%

10000 5000 0

Genex

Select Sires

Private

ABS

Accelerated Genetics

GENEX ANGUS INFLUENCE 33

Genex Beef... Combining Cow Sense... H

oward Hillman grew up on the family farm, Bon View Farm in eastern South Dakota. He attended South Dakota State University and graduated with an animal science degree in 1963. After graduation he returned to the farm and Howard Hillman became a managing partner in the diversified farming and ranching family operation. He has judged most major shows throughout the U.S. Bon View Farm showed cattle for many years and was successful in the showring, showing grand champion bull at the International Livestock Expo in Chicago in 1969 and 1974 and the grand champion bull at the 1975 National Western Stock Show in Denver. They bred and raised bulls that have led the Angus breed in number of calves registered for the years 2003 through 2006. Bon View Farm dispersed in 1999; however with Howard’s passion for the industry he has maintained a connection with the business and served on the American Angus Association (AAA) board of directors for eight years, serving as president in 2000. Howard has also served on boards of local and state associations. Recently he was named committee chairman for the Angus Foundation’s Vision of Value Campaign for Angus Fund Drive which is dedicated to education, youth and research. Making progress, meeting goals, having a marketing plan and being profitable are all part of the equation of a successful operation. Bon View Farm achieved this success because of the emphasis put on functional cattle. The following is Howard’s view on the importance of using a practical, common sense approach to cattle breeding, blending the use of cow sense and science. “The opportunity to breed cattle is ever present…the challenge is knowing where the industry is and the vision to know where it is headed to breed cattle for the times. It takes common sense and cow sense but provides many opportunities using the tools available.” – Howard Hillman, Bon View Farm

The Essentials of Functional Cattle

Functional cattle were essential for our operation, if a cow required extra time or labor, there was a good chance that female didn’t get to stay in the program. To maintain a functional cow herd, certain criteria were taken into consideration. We were pretty tough and didn’t have much tolerance for poor udders. If there was a female that required extra time and labor to get a new calf started nursing due to udder quality, we didn’t keep her in our program the following year. In a young female, having a level udder with small well-placed teats is a priority. A sound udder at a young age will most likely maintain that quality as an aged female. In our environment cattle traveled large pastures, so it was essential for them to have a good-shaped, sound foot and leg structure with moderate set. We didn’t want cattle with feet that restricted travel or required maintenance or trimming.

Fleshing ability was important in order to survive cold winters as well as dry summers. If all animals in a contemporary group were treated alike, then any poor doing animals would be eliminated. We always felt having a female that maintained flesh in cold and dry conditions was important for her to survive and produce. Another trait we took into consideration was disposition. If an animal had an unacceptable disposition, they were eliminated.

A Necessary Balance

Most of the traits I’ve talked about so far are really subjective to a person’s visual evaluation. If you eliminate some of these problems, it lets you focus on other economical traits or numbers. There are some people who probably feel you can breed by the numbers, I still feel a visual evaluation of afore mentioned traits is necessary in addition to using EPDs. There are too many undesirable traits that are kept if you strictly breed by the numbers. The sire evaluation database at the AAA is unequal to any other in the world. The EPDs are extremely dependable, especially when used with higher accuracies. You can believe in them and trust what they do, and it’s possible to make rapid progress. I put a high emphasis on EPDs, because it is such a great database with all of the information it includes along with its’ predictions and reliability. However, a program has to have a balance between using EPDs and evaluating physical attributes. The bottom line is when you cull a small percentage of the herd that didn’t meet the criteria; you’ve increased overall uniformity in the entire cow herd. To further improve on uniformity, both phenotypically and genotypically, one should consider multiple trait selection rather than placing emphasis on a single trait.

Advice for Success

For those who are new to the cattle industry, there are many things to learn and strive toward in order to be successful. Success in breeding cattle won’t come overnight; it takes hard work and dedication. Make sure to keep abreast of issues in the industry, you need to be involved in local, state and national associations. Use programs and databases from the AAA to help make progress in breeding cattle possible. The knowledge of how to use these tools will be necessary. In addition, keep and provide accurate and meaningful records. Buy cattle and take advice from breeders you respect and trust. It’s important to maintain integrity in all you do and back up your product. It is helpful in breeding cattle to be able to recognize how an animal needs to be changed phenotypically or by the numbers. Some people will have that ability and others will need to develop it. It will take knowledge of the business and it will be challenging, but the success of breeding superior livestock makes it rewarding. You have the opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful people in this business. But most of all … enjoy what you’re doing!

... with Science “M Tom Field

y grandfather had herd inventory, phenotype, maybe a scale and a bunch of nurse cows, and that’s how he made his choices. I bet he would be blown away at what tools are in our hands today.” – Tom Field, professor, Beef Cattle Management Systems, Colorado State University

When we step back and look at the tools available to today’s cattlemen, it’s unbelievable to see how far we’ve come. Innovations in DNA technology and the use of ultrasound and color analysis systems in packing plants have lead to a very dynamic world in which to make choices. Looking further down the road, it’s exciting to think of where we’re headed.

Making Good Decisions

The ability to make meaningful comparisons across herds, environments and even continents changes our ability to make good decisions. Today, we have access to artificial insemination and embryo transfer allowing producers to access genetics they previously couldn’t afford. These innovations have made it possible for small and mid-size breeders to compete with large breeders on a product quality scale. They have access to genetics and tools on a smaller scale, yet have the ability to ramp up progress and make significant changes in a population. If you look at the top 10 sires in any breed, you’ll find they don’t all come from the same place or big herds. Even the 100-head cow/calf seedstock herd has the chance to produce bulls recognized by Genex. There is more motivation to use the tools available because producers can create a very successful program regardless of their herd size.

The Future of Science

It wasn’t that long ago the use of a scale and adjusted weight formulas were quantum leaps in genetic improvement. Today we have access to a wide array of expected progeny differences available through national animal evaluation programs. The single most important asset of the breed associations is the performance database. Collectively, these databases hold the industry’s future ability to create cattle that are in harmony with their physical environments while producing products that not only satisfy the palates of consumers, but potentially provide significant health enhancements. The challenge for producers is to deal with the volume of EPDs and data available.

to specific ranches. The solution for a ranch in central Nevada won’t be the same as a farm in southwestern Iowa. It’s exciting to think about having choices best suited for the situation instead of a “one size fits all” industry. With this system, a seedstock producer should be able to provide a list of specific bulls that fit their customer’s needs. A producer may find a customer’s needs can’t be met from his or her own herd. However, by being networked, a seedstock producer will be able to send that customer to a partner firm that is better suited for the client’s unique needs. We will get to a point where true customization will focus on the needs and goals of the customer.

Communication

As an industry, the best opportunity we have to be more profitable and better at what we do is to enhance the conversation between sectors of business. The most important conversations are between the seedstock producer and cow/calf customer. “What do you need? Why do you need it? What combination of traits do you need?” As a result, we will be able to deliver genetics and information customized to the client’s needs. Currently most of these conversations occur on sale day, and that’s a little too late, especially as the industry moves to supply chain strategies. Retailers and food services are moving their businesses from the notion of providing nourishment to creating memorable and fantastic experiences. Ingredient providers, especially “center of the plate” players such as the beef industry, will have to provide a great tasting product and back that product with effective communication on how the steak was produced. We have more tools available today than ever before - video imaging analysis, cameras in packing houses, DNA tests, tenderness data coupled with ultrasound and data communication systems are just some of the innovations. While we need to reduce inconsistencies in beef, to date we haven’t had the tools to do this. In the future we will be able to reduce inconsistencies specific to desired supply chain outcomes. It’s not a one size fits all market, beef is a flexible, adaptable product for many consumer markets. We have the opportunity to create a communication system up and down the beef production chain that allows continuous improvements while more effectively engaging consumers in the amazing story of the farm and ranch families who provide for the rest of society.

The Big Picture

However, as decision support technology software evolves, the tools will seem less overwhelming. We will begin to see customized selection strategies and tools that meet the goals of breeders and their customers.

As an industry, if we could break out of the commodity mindset because profits are driven by pride of ownership, value added management, engagement with consumers and brand loyalty, then producers would be in control of their own destiny. At the end of the day, life is about the pursuit of our dreams. For all of the challenges we face, there are wonderful opportunities for this industry if we have the conviction and courage to make real the future we envision.

Customization and decision support software will allow us to input specific data points such as weather patterns, pathogen loads, and other information pertinent to the herd, its specific challenges and limitations. Software packages will interface with genetic databases on a global scale to generate sires and mating systems best suited

Since 1989 Tom Field has worked at Colorado State University, holding positions of assistant professor, associate professor and currently a professor of Beef Cattle Management Systems. In this position, he has served on many boards and committees. He was a member of the research team that developed the standards for Certified Hereford Beef, facilitated the development of a strategic plan for the American Shorthorn Association, co-authored the best-selling beef cattle production reference – Beef Production & Management Decision, and co-authored the animal sciences text – Scientific Farm Animal Production.

1AR0909 LJC

Javelin M08

$25

Javelin on Pasture Beckton Lancer F442 T LJC Logan E56 945

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 3 2.5 41 78 11 32 3 ACC .33 RANK

.70

.59 .53 .29 20% 15%

.16

.21

.29

12 P

REA

FAT

.44 1%

.30 3%

BKT Suffeina A828 DM Glacier Logan 210 Buckeye Charolotte MGGS: Leachman Front Runner

Javelin is proving to be one of the all time muscle bulls in the history of the breed. Not only does his ribeye EPD prove it, the obvious visual muscle he stamps into his progeny is unmatched.

0.22 0.66 -0.02 .47 15%

Beckton Lancer T A664

Calving Ease Rating Mature: 2530 lbs. Reg. No: 829424 Born: 2/21/02 Yrlg. Frame: N/A Birth Weight: 87 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.3 205 Days: 704 lbs. Scrotal: 32.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 365 Days: 1308 lbs. Tattoo: M08 LJC Owned By: Hudspeth Farms, AR; Buzzard Hollow Ranch, TX; Little Creek Farm, MS; Mike Foster and Gary Jacobson, NY; Brown Family Genetics, TX; Croissant Red Angus, CO; Paul Fehrman, MN

1AR0904 LJC

Mission Statement P27

$20

LJC Lancer 806 LJC Hannah 106

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 6 0.1 40 78 ACC .27 RANK

.63

.51 .42 25% 15%

20 .23

40 11

.13 P 20% 15% 20%

.23

P 15%

0.26 .32 10%

REA

FAT

.31 20%

.26 15%

Beckton Lancer T A664 LJC HB Lizzie 606 Holden Hi Ho 753 LJC KJ Jamie 516 MGGS: LMAN King James 8665

Mission Statement is proving to be one of the best Genex acquisitions to date because of his ability to excel for both performance and carcass merit along with extreme body depth and rib shape. In addition, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the soundest structured bulls in the breed with a superior foot angle and hoof shape. He is the obvious choice for Cherokee Canyon and Chateau daughters.

0.18 -0.01

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 960383 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 2/26/04 89 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 769 lbs. Scrotal: 37.4 cm. @ 12 mos. 1267 lbs. Tattoo: P27 LJC Croissant Red Angus, CO; R A Brown Ranch, TX; Brown Family Genetics, TX; Two Bit Ranch, TX; Genex, WI

36 RED ANGUS

QG1 T1

QG2

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

1AR0896 LCC Major

League A502M

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 3 -0.5 43 68 17 38 14 ACC .83 RANK

.95

.92

.90

15%

.82

.49

.50

.82

12 .17

REA

0.19

0.36

20%

.63

.59

$25

FAT

0.01 .42

Calving Ease Rating Mature: 2412 lbs. Reg. No: 832407 Born: 1/29/02 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 Birth Weight: 85 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.9 205 Days: 815 lbs. Scrotal: 41.0 cm. 365 Days: 1337 lbs. Tattoo: A502M Owned By: Raisland Red Angus, MT; Larsen Red Angus, MT; Strawberry Ridge Red Angus, MT; T-Bar Red Angus, MT; Buffalo Creek Red Angus, WY; Leland Red Angus, MT; Brown and Broseco, TX; Rose Ranch, UT; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

QG2

Major League continues to stand in a league of his own in terms of siring consistent performance with low birth weight all in a flawless physical package. Major League will continue to be used for years to come because of his extreme marketability and ability to sire daughters and sons that stand the test of time in any environment. BFCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912 KRN Rebaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robin

SRN Lass 5023 Daughter of Major League

Buf Crk CHF 824-1658 MRM 1431 8611 9109 LMAN Robin Hood 1174B KRN Rebella 805/314 MGGS: Leachman Heavenly 8141 Brown Ms Major League R6898 Daughter of Major League

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

RED ANGUS 37

1AR0907 Feddes

Big Sky R9

$25

Bieber Make Mimi 7249 Feddes Lakina 310 CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 6 -0.2 40 77 27 47 2 ACC .23 RANK

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

.36

.26 .27 .22 P .11 25% 15% 5% 5% 25%

.23 P 10% 10%

0.26 .29 15%

REA

FAT

.28

.24

0.25

Feddes Lakina 954 MGGS: FEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Impressive 744

Mature: N/A 1025891 Yrlg. Frame: 5.9 1/18/05 74 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 781 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. @ 22 mos. 1375 lbs. Tattoo: R9 FRI Ludvigson Stock Farm, IA; Feddes Red Angus, MT; Genex, WI

1AR0908 RHRA

Advance

QG2

$15

274 86R

LSF Red Advance 3007N RHRA Mona 6990 823 274

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 6 0.5 38 79 23 42 6

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Bieber Sirena 6708 LCHMN Grandcanyon 1244G

Big Sky was one of the top Red Angus bulls to surface in the 2006 calf crop. This son of Make Mimi is unmatched for combining carcass merit and performance along with a balanced look. Watch for Big Sky to be the heaviest used young sire in the breed this season.

QG1 T1

ACC .14 RANK

BJR Make My Day 981

.34

.24

.24 .14 P 15% 15% 15%

9 P

.12

Mature: 1041180 Yrlg. Frame: 4/23/05 68 lbs. Mature Frame: 741 lbs. Scrotal: 1420 lbs. Tattoo: Rafter H Ranch, IA; Genex, WI

38 RED ANGUS

P 3%

0.16 P 25%

N/A N/A N/A N/A 86R RHRA

REA

FAT

0.12

BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 LSF Red Fay J1437 LA425 Bieber Rob Roy 6990 RHRA Mona Lincoln 665 MGGS: Bieber Lincoln 3424

Advance brings the Red Angus breed tremendous carcass and calving ease genetics with a fresh new pedigree, that assures a high probability of making the grade.

QG1 T1

QG2

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

1AR0878 Glacier

Chateau 744

$20

Blockana Gal 187 Daughter of Chateau Lman King Rob 8621 Glacier Rebala CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 3 -1.5 34 70 24 41 13 12

REA

14 -0.03 0.33

.58 .82 .94 .44 ACC .94 .96 .95 .95 .94 RANK 25% 25% 15% 20% 10% 20% 15%

.78

.75 10%

FAT

Leachman Robust 7222 Leachman Eleanor Lchmn Mdld Hvywt 2463 Glacier Rebalas MGGS: Creek Side Copper

The old standby for siring consistent performance and maternal characteristics. The Chateau daughters are among the most productive in the entire cattle industry.

0.02 .66

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2290 lbs. 557331 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 2/19/97 82 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 779 lbs. Scrotal: 36.0 cm. 1352 lbs. Tattoo: 774 Leland Red Angus, MT; Glacier Red Angus, MT; Arrowhead Ranch, OK

QG1 T1

1AR0906 4L

QG2

Super Vision R2292

$20

Super Vision on Pasture Glacier Chateau 744 4L MR Rambo R709 CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 4 1.4 38 75 20 39 7 ACC .41 RANK

.75

.72

.63 .38 P 15% 25%

.35 25%

.37

REA

12 -0.02 0.17 .16

.44

.41 25%

FAT

Mature: 836810 Yrlg. Frame: 2/18/02 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 761 lbs. Scrotal: 1345 lbs. Tattoo: von Forrell Ranch, WY; Genex, WI

2490 lbs. N/A 6.9 38.0 cm. @ 12 mos. R2292 HMV

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

Glacier Rebala VDAR Rambo 323 GMRA Rachille MGGS: CFLD Dynamo 418

Super Vision is a very worthy replacement for his legendary sire, Chateau. He first proved his excellence in the show ring, but now is proving his true genetic merit by siring progeny with breed leading performance and daughters with brood cow potential.

0.01 .28

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

LMAN King Rob 8621

QG1 T1

QG2

RED ANGUS 39

1AR0871 HLH

Buster 406 603

$14

LCC Heaven or Bust 1000B HLH Ms Arrow 908 406

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 20 -4.3 28 59 14 28 12 17 ACC .91 .93 RANK 1% 4%

.92

.90

.49

.63 1%

.90 15%

REA

FAT

.51

.33 1%

.55

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

HLH Wendi 214 908 MGGS: LCHMN MDLD HVYWT2463

Mature: 2360 lbs. 517894 Yrlg. Frame: 7.3 2/7/96 67 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.8 602 lbs. Scrotal: 37.0 cm. 1216 lbs. Tattoo: 603 Hall Red Angus, NE; Thompson Cattle Co., KS; Genex, WI

1AR0885 Badlands

All Beef 144J

$15

Badlands Mr Beef 805 Rbrts Belga 5126

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 9 0.9 36 69 20 38 0 ACC .62 .85 RANK 20%

.78

.73 .57 25%

.13 .30 15% 5%

.57 10%

11 P

REA

FAT

.37

.26 3%

.39

Mature: 792250 Yrlg. Frame: 3/26/01 79 lbs. Mature Frame: 768 lbs. Scrotal: 1372 lbs. Tattoo: Badlands Red Angus, ND; Genex, WI

40 RED ANGUS

2360 lbs. 6.0 6.6 39.5 cm. @ 12 mos. 114J CEY

HLH Buster 406 603 Badlands Keepsake 632 Glacier Logan 210 Rbrts Ynk Belga 69A MGGS: Basin Yankee 9097

All Beef has become a tremendous curve bender with average birth weight cattle and extreme growth and performance. The All Beef progeny are stylish cattle with extra muscle and mature skeletal extension.

0.14 -0.03 -0.02

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Lman Mary 9003 Buf Crk 877-1587

Buster continues to dominate the Red Angus landscape because of his ability to sire extreme low birth weights in a larger framed, higher performing package. Recommended commercial and registered heifer bull.

12 -0.11 -0.46 -0.04 .52

Leachman Heavenly 8141

QG1 T1

QG2

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

1AR0893 Brown

Vacation H7106

$20

LSF Red Fay LA425 R5011 Daughter of Vacation Beckton Julian GG B571 LCHMN Flower C1161 CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 3 -0.9 30 61 18 33 13 10 ACC .83 RANK

.92

.89

.87

.81

.45

.500 25%

.81

.21 1%

.69

REA

0.5 .66 1%

FAT

.53 3%

Mature: 2125 lbs. 648319 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 9/20/98 76 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.8 544 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. 921 lbs. Tattoo: H7106 Brown Family Genetics, TX; Bieber Red Angus Ranch, SD; Genex,WI

QG1 T1

1AR0910 LSF

QG2

$16

Brown Vacation H7106 LSF Melody J1365

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

ACC .34 .55 .44 RANK 15% 10%

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

.40

.29

Leachman Flower 7140 MGGS: Red Mac Leader 41R

N/A T3 N/A

Capital 4099P

EPDS 10 -4 27 56 18 31 12 10

BKT Marta 9A13 JL Lman King Rob 8621

The legendary deceased Vacation has set the standard for curvebending Red Angus cattle. He combines low birth weight along with excellent growth and REA EPD as well as any proven sire in the breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. His daughters are great uddered females with an abundance of milk. Limited semen supply available.

-0.02

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

BKT Julian 7526G

P .28 P 25% 20% 10%

Mature: 970151 Yrlg. Frame: 3/3/04 68 lbs. Mature Frame: 733 lbs. Scrotal: 1211 lbs. Tattoo: Ludvigson Stock Farm, IA; Genex, WI

REA

FAT

.30 15%

.26

0.06 0.25 .31

N/A N/A 6.1 41.0 cm. 4099P

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

Beckton Julian GG B571 LCHMN Flower C1161 LCHMN None Heav 1354G LJRA None Heav G1361 MGGS: LCHMN None Heavier1127D

Capital is a dynamic new calving ease bull that we expect to carry on the tradition of his sire, Vacation. Physically, Capital is a sound-made, good footed individual with extra dimension and overall capacity for a calving ease sire.

QG1 T1

QG2

RED ANGUS 41

1AR0897 NEO-SHO

Paradox K040

$12 CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 9 -3.1 22 50 21 31 5 ACC .55 .79 .71 RANK 20% 10%

.66

.53 25%

.37 2%

.52

REA

FAT

.38

.21 15%

0.13 -0.36 -0.01 .42

Paradox is the Neo-Sho bred calving ease specialist that sires deep-sided easy doing cattle with longevity traits bred in. Leachman Sub-Zero 1023E MS NSF Little John H029

LMN Second 2 None 1161C Leachman Lakina B1212 LCHMAN Lttle John 1509D MS NSF Playboy’s Gold F MGGS: DFR Playboy’s Gold 32AA

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

713434 3/9/00 62 lbs. 730 lbs. 1217 lbs. Neo-Sho Farms, MO

90AR2308 Beckton

Mature: Yrlg. Frame: Mature Frame: Scrotal: Tattoo:

2340 lbs. 6.0 N/A 45.0 cm. K040

Lancer F442 T

$20 CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 14 -0.7 32 51 ACC .83 RANK 2%

.92

.89

.88

.82

24 0

.81 .54 15%

.82 15%

.82

REA

FAT

.71 1%

.61 1%

0.28 0.68 -0.04 .75 10%

Lancer is one of the all time great calving ease bulls with added carcass merit. He is an excellent candidate to use as a sure bet heifer bull!

Beckton Lancer T A664 BKT Suffeina A828M

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2135 lbs. 533603 Yrlg. Frame: N/A 3/19/96 82 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.0 623 lbs. Scrotal: 41.0 cm. 1084 lbs. Tattoo: F442 Beckton Stock Farm, WY; Leachman Cattle Co., MT

1AR0887 BJR

Beckton Lancer 9380 Beckton Coca 9119 TJ Beckton Dominor 9455 BKT Suffeina 9493 TT MGGS: Beckton Titan 7965

Make My Day 981

$18 CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 3 -2.6 31 64 24 39 6 ACC .96 .97 .96 RANK 15%

.96

.95 .62 15% 25%

.85

.95

.77 2%

REA

FAT

.71

.60

0.68 -0.17 .75 1%

The breed leading registration sire who remains the outcross choice to add marbling to any pedigree. BJR Easy Rider 781 BJR Tow Kana 117-710

BJR Hi Roller 211 BJR Dipy Do 355-809 BJR Fire-Man 0150 BJR Towkana 355-71L MGGS: BJR Yogo 002-104

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

411482 2/20/93 62 lbs. 707 lbs. 1213 lbs. Genex, WI

42 RED ANGUS

Mature: Yrlg. Frame: Mature Frame: Scrotal: Tattoo:

2510 lbs. 6.75 6.9 42.0 cm. 1193 BJR

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

1AR0900 Webr

Doc Holliday 2N

$18

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

EPDS 3 -1.2 38 67 18 37 7 ACC .32 RANK

.75

.65

.57

.25

.11

.25

REA

FAT

.39

.26 3%

WEBR Ms. Holiday 11S Daughter of Doc Holliday Mlk Crk Cub 722 WEBR Ms Dolly 1L

12 -0.01 -0.13 -0.02 P

.42

Mature: 2460 lbs. 887993 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 2/4/03 70 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.4 841 lbs. Scrotal: 39.2 cm. @ 18 mos. 1314 lbs. Tattoo: 2N Weber Farms, MN; Sandpoint Cattle, NE; Genex, WI.

QG1 T1

1AR0902 J Bar 7 Grand

QG2

Canyon 2222

CED BW WW YW MILK TM ME HPG CETM STAY MARB

ACC .37 RANK

.75

36 67 24 42 6 .62

.53

Lman Selma 9192 MGGS: Bflo CR VC Chief 105

$16

Lchmn Grand Canyon 1244G Lchmn Darby H1046

EPDS -5

Mlk Crk Lakota 152-Hobo Badlands Mr Beef 805

The National Champion and People’s Choice, Doc Holliday has matured into a very consistent sire of low birth weight cattle with added style, soundness and depth of rib. This tremendous footed sire produces females with added capacity and that brood cow look.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Glacier Cub 446

.27 P 15% 15%

.13 25%

.26

REA

FAT

.41

.39

.28

Krn Reba’s Robin Lmn Impressive Rob 1095B Lman Darby B1009 MGGS: Gilchrist Chief W515

Canyon 2222 is one of the most powerfully muscled Red Angus bulls of all time. He has the ability to increase performance while reducing frame because of the tremendous amount of mass the cattle possess. Use this sire to add muscle dimension in a small framed, deep-bodied, easy fleshing package.

13 -0.06 -0.08 0.01

.11 25%

Buf Crk CHF 824-1658

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2309 lbs. 869910 Yrlg. Frame: 5.5 2/15/02 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.5 684 lbs. Scrotal: 40.0 cm. 1113 lbs. Tattoo: 2222 J Bar 7 Ranch, OK; Trowbridge Angus, NY

Spring 2007 American Red Angus Breed Averages CED +5, BW +0.4, WW +32, YW +57, MILK +17, TM +33, ME +5, HPG +8, CETM +4, ST +11, MARB +0.06, REA +0.01, FAT +0.00

QG1 T1

QG2

RED ANGUS 43

Why Synchronize and A.I.? I

Bill Beal

n the beef industry we all do different things for different reasons. Using estrus synchronization and A.I. is just another choice that some folks make and others don’t. While a convincing, logical argument can be made for the VALUE of synchronization and A.I., it’s often other factors that tip the balance when making the decision to use synchronization and A.I.

Why I’m using synchronization and A.I. if I am a commercial beef producer:

There is no better way to build a cow herd that you can be proud of than by using A.I. sires. Be honest, most commercial cattleman are in the business to have better cattle than their neighbors. That may mean cows that wean more pounds of calf or return higher premiums on retained ownership cattle. Either way, you get there faster keeping the A.I.-sired heifers out of your best cows. Frankly, with the success of timed breeding after using an MGAor CIDR-based synchronization scheme, it’s crazy not to synchronize commercial cows on the front-end of a breeding season and take at least one shot at A.I.

“Bottom line, synchronization and A.I. are the tools needed to build a better commercial cow!”

Using the recommended synchronization programs you can realistically expect to get 50% of your cows or heifers bred using timed A.I. and running them through the chute just two or three times. I’m greedy – I’d rather heat detect and breed A.I. for three days and then time breed all the non-responders rather than use timed A.I. alone. I figure I’m trading three days of labor for an extra 5 – 10 % pregnancy rate.

xx XX 44

By Bill Beal, Professor of Animal Science, Virginia Tech

Bottom line, synchronization and A.I. are the tools needed to build a better commercial cow!

Why I’m using synchronization and A.I. if I am a purebred breeder:

The purebred beef cattle business is a competitive ball game. Sure, advertising, reputation and customer service are all important to the successful marketing of purebred cattle, but you better begin by having the best product. You and I can’t compete with other purebred breeders unless we use proven A.I. bulls with the best EPDs.

“We can’t compete with other purebred breeders unless we use proven A.I. bulls.” Bull buyers don’t just use their eyes to pick bulls anymore. More of them come with a list of EPD “specs” than ever before – they want it all. We can give them the growth, carcass and maternal traits they want in the right visual package if we stack pedigrees of proven A.I. sires. It’s not a difficult concept to understand. Using estrus synchronization and an A.I. program that includes breeding on return heats for cows that fail to become pregnant to the first synchronized breeding can result in more than 75% of the cow herd bred A.I. in 25 days. This results in more bull calves from known A.I. sires that can go on to compete at bull test station or be put together to meet the specifications of discriminating bull buyers. Synchronization and A.I. provide the competitive advantage needed to succeed in the purebred business.

The Future — Proven Bulls

Kris Ringwall

here is nothing more relevant or futuristic in the beef business than a good discussion about buying bulls. This involves a process of selection that impacts the foundation of individual beef herds and the essence of the beef industry. As the discussion deepens, the concept of proven bulls has to evolve.

Purchasing semen from bulls that have proven themselves in regards to the quality of cattle is easily evident within producer herds. A bigger issue is that the quality of beef raised and made available to the consumer is absolutely critical.

By Kris Ringwall, North Dakota State University, Extension Beef Specialist

All of these issues sum up to one thing; the beef business is simply no longer breed’em, feed’em and eat’em. If there is a common thread to all the issues, it is individual producer responsibility. The future will mandate aggressive producer engagement in business concepts and managerial analytical techniques that are going to assure a position within a very competitive, worldwide consumer market. Much that happens on our individual operations must feed into a larger system and even the large systems we feed into, ultimately feed into even larger systems.

Proven bulls, not just bulls are the key ingredient. Proven bulls assure that the right pieces are in the mix to allow management to fine-tune the ultimate product, beef. The industry’s reputation and future depend on these bulls.

The ability to cash flow may be very local, income minu expenses, but the ability to survive as a viable beef operation on into the future really needs to be much broader. The opportunities for the future start this spring, following calving, when the cows are rebred.

Although not always noted in cattle discussions, the fundamental principle producers must accept is that cattle belong to producers and beef belongs to consumers. The magnitude of that statement really stands out, and should stand out as producers look to the future.

The bull must fit the industry. The bull needs to have proven data that fits not only producer expectations, but meets strong consumer demands. There really is no room for mistakes.

Each year brings new and exciting thoughts and promises along with a reasonable dose of reality. The future is really now. Those thoughts, promises and projected reality were encapsulated very well in an electronic journal (Volume 21, No. 3, 2006) entitled Choices (www.choicesmagazine.org) published by the American Agricultural Economics Association. The discussion was pointed. In the future, promises will only out weigh reality if as cattle producers, we grab ‘the bull by the horns’ and sit up, listen and change. The series of articles identified issues that will ultimately shape our industry and included discussions on markets, structure, and competition; value of integrated markets and consumer demand; global competitiveness; environmental concerns and regulations; community concerns and labor; food safety and animal health; and the welfare and care of animals.

The product ultimately placed on a consumer’s plate is a product of a bull, a bull that was evaluated, reevaluated and ultimately selected as the sire of beef. The beef is destined to arrive at a targeted palate that has, as an end result, a very personal experience of taste and flavor, in other words, a great eating experience. Cattle producers are in the beef business, but we do need to remind ourselves of the significance of that statement. The future is the responsibility of all. For beef producers, now is the time to visit with your local genetics company and key seed stock producers. This planning can arrange for bulls that will bring assurance to the breeding program, which can offer assurance to the production system and ultimately place quality beef on consumer’s plates.

Above Par

1SM0481 Brooks

$20

Brooks Miss Pamela Daughter of Above Par Ellingson Black Perfector STF Rebeca CE

BW WW

MCE

ACC .66 .89 .86 RANK 10% 20%

.83

.43

MM MWW CW

REA

.49

.44

.54

.42

EPDS 11.4 2.1 40 64.4 -4.4 -2.9 17.1 5.1 0.1 0 -0.01 -0.32 .68

.69

.49

20%

SHR STAY

API

15%

Ellingson Blacktop F672 Circle S Leachman 600U LSS Black Pearl MGGS: 3C Full Figures C288 Blk

Above Par ranks as one of the breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most proven curve benders. He is a 6.0 frame bull that adds POUNDS without increasing mature frame size.

21.4 103 64 .14

LRS Preferred Stock 370C

20%

Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2390 lbs. 2110116 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 1/7/01 92 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.0 645 lbs. Scrotal: 36.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 1220 lbs. Tattoo: L313 Kenner Simmental Ranch, ND; Mike Bartush, TX

QG1 T1

1SM0093 TNT

QG2

Hummer H3

$15

HC Hummer 12M TNT Miss Deatra K96

CE BW WW

ACC .15 .35 .33 RANK 10%

.34

MCE MM MWW CW

EPDS 6 2.9 43 80.2 1.4 4%

.08

.28

.24

.35

REA SHR

8 29.4 23.3 -0.06 0.25 0 0.51

.19

.21

25% 10%

.28

15%

.22

10% 20% 1%

STAY

API

20.8 96 .07

20%

Mature: N/A 2321773 Yrlg. Frame: 6.7 3/24/05 104 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 878 lbs. Scrotal: 37.5 cm. 1508 lbs. Tattoo: R360 Henry Allen, KY; Bonnydale Simmentals, Australia; TNT Simmentals, ND; Genex, WI

46 SIMMENTAL

QG1 T1

LBR Destinys Dream K830 PVF-BF BF26 Black Joker TNT Miss Buck X68 MGGS: Circle S Buck 35S

Hummer H3 is a high performing son of the multi-trait leading HC Hummer. This TNT bred bull is backed by a tremendous Joker daughter out of X68, the highly productive dam of TNT Tizzy.

Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

WLE Power Stroke

QG2

Spring 2007 American Simmental Breed Averages CE +6.4, BW +1.5, WW +33.2, YW +58.1, MCE +2.3, MM +4.9, MWW +21.5, STAY +17.3, CWT -1.1, YG 0.00, MRB +0.10, BF +0.01, REA +0.05, SHR -0.10, API +92, TI +62

1SM0094 HTP SVF In

BW WW YW

EPDS 10.9 0.3 40 70.9 ACC .17 .21 .21 .21 RANK 10% 25% 20% 15%

Dew Time

MCE MM MWW CW

.16 15%

.26

.24 .31 15% 20%

5.2

REA

0.7 20.7 -3.4 0 0.21 0 -0.06 .19

.19

.26

SHR

.23

STAY

API

$25

16.8 98 69 .05

Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 2285555 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 @ 15 mos. 1/9/05 82 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 672 lbs. Scrotal: 42.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 1270 lbs. Tattoo: R94 RC Simmentals, IA; Sunset View Farms, KY; HTP Simmentals, KY; Genex, WI

HTP SVF Dew Drop Full Sister to In Dew Time

The most talked about and used young sire in the Simmental industry since his famous sire. In Dew Time easily ranks as the breed’s most potent homozygous black, homozygous polled Dream On son whose multi-trait non-parent superiority is unduplicated. This deep-sided, free moving, stout-made young sire boasts awesome performance from the dam’s side with Lucky Dice and BH Right Time! In Dew Time ranks in at least the top 25% for eight different traits.

CNS Dream On L186 HTP SVP Honeydew

Nichols Legacy G151 CNS Sheeza Dream K107W GW Lucky Dice 187H HC Honeysuckle Rose MGGS: BH Right Time 520E

HTP SVP Honeydew Dam of In Dew Time

SIMMENTAL 47

1SM0061 KenCo/MF

Powerline 204L

$25

Jill 339N Daughter of Powerline HC Power Drive 88H SAFN Glamour 11J CE BW WW YW

MCE

MM MWW CW

.53

.50

.57

REA SHR STAY

EPDS 2.7 2.9 36 76.2 8.2 16.3 34.3 17.1-0.07 0.04 0.02 0.6 ACC .84 RANK

.93 .91

.90

10%

.76

.86

.53

10%

API

.48

15%

Heterozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

SAC Miss Jet Top 29G MGGS: SAC Jet Top 2D

Mature: 2580 lbs. 2115962 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 1/3/01 90 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.0 799 lbs. Scrotal: 46.0 cm. 1470 lbs. Tattoo: 204L Breining Simmentals, NE; KenCo Cattle Co., KY; Megan Favorite, KY; Double S Simmental, KY; Monarch Farms, LA

QG1 T1

1SM0081 HC

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

Hummer 12M

$30

HPF Ms Christina R014 Daughter of Hummer WLE Power Stroke LBR Destiny’s Dream K830 CE BW WW

ACC .60 .84 .79 RANK 15% 15%

MCE MM MWW CW

.37

.47

REA

SHR STAY API

.74

.18

.27

.29

.42

10%

.42

.34

15%

.09

.13

15%

Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Calving Ease Rating Mature: 2174450 Yrlg. Frame: 2/23/02 90 lbs. Mature Frame: 855 lbs. Scrotal: N/A Tattoo: TNT Simmentals, ND; Genex WI

48 SIMMENTAL

2275 lbs. 6.2 6.0 42.0 cm. @ 22 mos. 12M

QG1 T1

Burns Bull X339U Nichols Joliette C75 Nichols Blk Destiny D12 LBR Right Dream H830 MGGS: BH Right Time 520E

The deceased HC Hummer has emerged as Powerstroke’s top curve-bending son who produces growthy, muscular, free moving bulls. His daughters are feminine, angular females with adequate depth of middle and sound structures. Limited Semen available.

EPDS 10 0.4 40.8 79.2 3.4 3.6 24 10.8 -0.01 0.43 0.01 0.22 0.09 17.2 101 73

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Kappes Lady Irish F88 SAC Mr. MT 73G

Powerline still ranks as one of the breed’s elite muscle bulls and the top REA bull. The daughters in production are highly maternal females with excellent MCE and fertility. Use Powerline to add dimension of muscle, depth of body and fleshing ability.

21.5 91 64

WLE Power Stroke

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

1SM0091 GWS Ebonys

Trademark 6N

$25

STF Desmarque SL57 Daughter of Trademark WLE Power Stroke NJC Ebony Antoinette CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW

REA

.24

EPDS 11 0.5 31.9 59 6.1 11.5 27.5 -10.6 -0.03 0.22 ACC .42 .72 RANK 10%

.53

.48

.18

.31

10% 10% 15%

SHR STAY API

15% 20%

.15

Nichols Joliette C75 Black Irish Kansas NJC Betsy Ross MGGS: NJC Chattin

Trademark sires more power, base width, bone and angularity than most calving ease sires. His first progeny exhibit unmatched style and physical makeup.

0 -0.04 0.06 14.9 95 65 .09

Burns Bull X339U

25%

Heterozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2375 lbs. 2231696 Yrlg. Frame: 6.2 9/15/04 87 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.9 766 lbs. Scrotal: 43.0 cm. N/A Tattoo: 6N Hearthstone Farm, OH; Whispering Hills Cattle Company, TX

QG1 T1

1SM0090 SVF/NJC

QG2

Mo Better M217

$20

SVF/NJC Expectation 206 Full Sister to Mo Better STF Mr. Momentum H508 NJC SVF Antoinette K205 CE

.53

.36

.35

MCE MM MWW CW

.16

REA SHR STAY

EPDS 10.4 -2.3 21.8 51.9 5.2 6.4 17.3 3.4 0.04 0.08 0.02 0.06 ACC .24 RANK 10%

.18

15%

.27

.16

API

10%

DNA tested Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2180592 Yrlg. Frame: 9/24/02 84 lbs. Mature Frame: 670 lbs. Scrotal: N/A Tattoo: Troy Hadden, IA; Genex, WI

2375 lbs. 6.5 6.5 46.0 cm. M217

QG1 T1

QG2

LRS Ms Zinger 508C HC Power Drive 88H NJC TJF Hollye Hunter MGGS: PTL Cutting Edge D209

Mo Better sires more depth, muscle, length and power than his pedigree would indicate, while stamping his progeny with that stunning look and near perfect feet and legs. He is backed by the famous NJC Ebony Antoinette cow family which has led the breed for consistently good phenotype and topnotch females.

22.5 118 62 .06

SRS Fortune 500

SIMMENTAL 49

1SM0059 GW

Lucky Dice 187H

$25

Lchman Lucky Buck 7049C 407D

BW WW

MCE

ACC .91 .96 .95 RANK 10% 10%

.95

.90

MM MWW

REA

.88

.89

.87

EPDS 10.8 0.7 43.8 91.2 8.4 -0.7 21.2 13.8 -0.02 0.25 0.03 0.51 1%

.94

10%

SHR

STAY

API

Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled, Spotter Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

GW Miss Butkus 428B MGGS: BS Mr Butkus 17W

Mature: 2350 lbs. 2002092 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 2/28/98 83 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.6 757 lbs. Scrotal: 38.0 cm. 1346 lbs. Tattoo: 187H Walsh Simmentals, NE; Gateway Simmentals, MT

QG1 T1

1SM0051 GW

QG2

Lucky Break 047G

$25

Lchman Lucky Buck 7049C GW Miss 600U 1351C

Leachman Blk Baldy Z230 Circle S Leachman 600U

Lucky Dice is genetically ahead of his time in terms of siring an overall balance of economically important traits. He still ranks as one of the obvious choices to cross with commercial Angus cows to add pounds and carcass merit. His EPDs rank him in at least the top 25% for ten different traits!

24.1 112 73 .28

Irish Black Knight

BW WW YW

EPDS 10.6 0.2 26.9 55 ACC .92 .96 .96 RANK 10% 25%

.96

MCE MM MWW

REA

.88

.86

SHR

STAY

.27

.36

API

4.9 0.9 14.3 -11.5 -0.05 0.19 -0.03 -0.21 -0.91 11.4 87 61 .91

15%

.95

.87

20%

.87

20%

Irish Black Knight Leachman Blk Baldy Z230 Circle S Leachman 600U GW Miss Broderick 191Z MGGS: BS Broderick 191Z STET

Still the breeds #1 Tenderness sire by two standard deviations, Lucky Break is universally known as the breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite heifer bull who makes tremendous females and maintains high MCE.

Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled, Non-Spotter Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2715 lbs. 1958404 Yrlg. Frame: 6.8 2/12/97 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 714 lbs. Scrotal: 43.0 cm. 1215 lbs. Tattoo: 047G B & R Tucker Simmentals, NE; Zeis Simmentals, NE; Tucker Cattle Co., CO; Genex, WI

50 SIMMENTAL

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

1SM0098 Hooks

Shear Force 38K

$18

Hooks Mika 141M Daughter of Shear Force Nichols Legacy G151 C&D Tracy CE

YW MCE MM MWW

REA

SHR

.71

.85

.82

.81

.53

.54

.56

.50

.21

STAY API

EPDS 18.8 -5.1 18.8 38.9 3 21.6 30.9 -12.9-0.05 0.54 0.02 0.17 -0.27 22.3 139 70 ACC RANK

.62

.74

20%

25%

15%

.14

10%

Heterozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2275 lbs. 2081939 Yrlg. Frame: 5.5 2/19/00 78 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.6 668 lbs. Scrotal: 42.0 cm. N/A Tattoo: 38K Nicholson Farm, ND; Hook Farms, MN

QG1 T1

1SM0084 GW

QG2

.89

.86

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Betsy MGGS: ER Big Sky 545B

Lucky Charm 665K

EPDS 10.3 -2.5 29.5 63 ACC .17 RANK 15%

Nichols Debra D81 Circle S Leachman 600U

The “bet the ranch” calving ease heifer bull the industry has been waiting for! Shear Force has stood the test of time and proven to be an elite heifer bull with tremendous carcass merit. His daughters are easy keeping, ranch ready females with tremendous udders and small teat size. Recommended commercial and registered heifer bull.

$18

Lchman Lucky Buck 7049C GW Miss 600U 508C

Nichols Blk Destiny D12

MCE MM MWW CW

REA

.64

.62

.64

.62

3.8 8.6 23.3 3 -0.13 0.38 -0.02 0.3 .17

.76

20%

.76

.64

SHR STAY

API

.17

1% 2%

Homozygous Black, Heterozygous Polled 3/4 Simmental

Mature: 2105876 Yrlg. Frame: 2/13/00 88 lbs. Mature Frame: 758 lbs. Scrotal: 1397 lbs. Tattoo: Gateway Simmentals, MT; Genex, WI

2469 lbs. 6.0 6.0 44.0 cm. 665K

QG1 T1

QG2

Leachman Blk Baldy Z230 Circle S Leachman 600U Tarentaise x South Devon

Lucky Charm is a true curve-bender in every sense. His top 1% BW EPD coupled with exceptional growth, and breed leading carcass merit sets him apart from the rest. He is a “bet the ranch” commercial man’s heifer bull.

23.5 122 70

Irish Black Knight

SIMMENTAL 51

1SM0066 Lchman

Bodybuilder 7303F

$18 CE

BW WW

.91

.96

.95

MCE MM MWW CW

EPDS -1.2 3.1 27.6 51.5 1.4 ACC RANK

.95

.90

REA

.80

7.4 21.2 -4.1 -0.08 0.13 0.01 0.31 .93

.93

.80

10%

SHR STAY

API

15.1 76 56 .36

Bodybuilder has been the red Simmental standby sire for massive body depth, muscle and the ability to sire daughters who can survive in any environment. 3C Wally C240 Blk LSF Momento D8

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Homo Polled, Non-Spotter, Non-Diluter

Mature: 2200 lbs. 1907954 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 1/9/96 102 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.6 757 lbs. Scrotal: 40.0 cm. 1285 lbs. Tattoo: 7303F Circle 7 Simmentals, SK; Gateway Simmentals, MT

1SM0080 STF

Emmons Black Hercules 3C Crocus 9278 BL Leachman Red Baldy 438W LBR B-248 MGGS: LBR Mr. Jewel

CMS Lara Croft 04L Daughter of Bodybuilder

QG1 QG2 N/A T1 N/A T2 N/A T3 N/A

Starquest N114

$18 CE

.73

.87

.82

.73

MCE MM MWW CW

EPDS -4.3 5.7 25.9 41.8 3.4 ACC RANK

.18

REA

.36

.32

.42

.29

-1 11.9 -2.4 0.08 0.2 0.01 -0.22 .29

.30

.36

15%

SHR STAY

API

19.4 80 51 .07

Starquest has proven to be one of the most massively constructed sires whose progeny are all deep, powerful, and wide-based with excellent structure and eye appeal. STF Montana Black KF25 STF Leona L260

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Heterozygous Polled, Non-Diluter

Mature: 2310 lbs. 2192066 Yrlg. Frame: 6.4 1/13/03 110 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.2 805 lbs Scrotal: 40.0 cm. @ 13 mos. 1415 lbs. Tattoo: N114 Silvertowne Farms, IN; TNT Simmentals, ND; Genex, WI

1SM0092 DESS

PPSR Montana Irish 107D STF Desa Rae STF Mr. Momentum H508 STF Raging Angel MGGS: STF Red Ransom

CMS 56R Daughter of Starquest

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

CE BW

MCE

ACC .16 .21 RANK 20%

.19

.12

Pathfinder 3R

$25 MM MWW CW

.05

EPDS 5.6 0 25.6 42.7 -3.8 22.2 35 -3 -0.07 0.03 0 .18

.18

.05

10%

.05

20%

REA

0.14 .04

SHR STAY

API

6.6 71 61 .04

Pathfinder is a great young Fleckvieh prospect that should offer an exciting performance and maternal package. DFM Marcus 14M WXR MS Bella 29S

Grinaltas Gridiron 403J DFM Kathleen 41K BEL Steward 2ND Redpaths Love L53 MGGS: ABR SIR Arnolds Image

Scurred Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2334698 Yrlg. Frame: 1/21/05 95 lbs. Mature Frame: 873 lbs. Scrotal: 1334 lbs. Tattoo: Storebo Farm - Dale & Dwight, SK

52 SIMMENTAL

N/A 6.8 N/A 38.0 cm. @ 12 mos. DESS 3R

1SM0086

Remington “Red Label” HR P737

$20

Ebonys Joy 6153S Daughter of Remington “Red Label” CE BW WW

MCE MM MWW CW

REA

.17

.18

.16

EPDS 7.8 3.2 41.2 65.4 5.4 2.3 22.9 -1.8 -0.04 0.15 0.02 0.24 ACC .57 RANK

.82

.73

15%

.60

.18

10%

.29

.30

.17

25%

15%

SHR

STAY

API

20.2 96 65 .07

20%

25%

DNA tested Homozygous Polled, Non-Spotter, Non-Diluter Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2252968 Yrlg. Frame: 2/9/04 78 lbs. Mature Frame: 750 lbs. Scrotal: 1235 lbs. @ 11 mos. Tattoo: Remington Cattle Co., AB

N/A 6.4 N/A 42.0 cm. @ 11 mos. P737

QG1 T1

CNS Dream On L186 HS Reflections J34

QG2

Nichols Legacy G151 CNS Sheeza Dream K107W BS Mr Arapahoe 811A HF/GFI Ruby Red 33E MGGS: Burns Bull X339U

Remington “Red Label” has been the most heavily used red young sire to be sampled in recent history because of his combination of flawless phenotypic design and balanced EPD profile. His progeny display excellent body depth with freedom of movement, length of body and smoothness of skeleton with dominating performance.

1SM0087

Winchester HR P8315

$20 CE

.55

.52

.46

MCE MM MWW CW

.17

.18

REA

EPDS 16.1 -3.4 22.1 36.3 1.8 6.6 17.6 -1.8 -0.04 0.15 0.02 0.24 ACC RANK

.22

.18

.28

.17

25%

.16

15%

SHR

STAY

API

20.2 124 64 .07

20%

Winchester was brought in to compliment his full brother, Remington “Red Label,” and is proving to be the calving ease brother with breed leading low BW EPD and extreme CE EPD. HF/GFI Ruby Red 33E CNS Dream On L186 Granddam of Winchester HS Reflections J34 DNA tested inconclusive Homo Polled, Non-Spotter, Non-Diluter

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: N/A 2252969 Yrlg. Frame: 6.6 2/8/04 82 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 780 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. @ 11 mos. 1305 lbs. @ 11 mos. Tattoo: P8315 Kenner Simmental Ranch, ND; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

QG2

Nichols Legacy G151 CNS Sheeza Dream K107W BS Mr Arapahoe 811A HF/GFI Ruby Red 33E MGGS: Burns Bull X339U

SIMMENTAL 53

1SM0095 Mr Ishee Red

600Unique

$20

Linebred to the Great Circle S Leachman 600U RC Stinger 072K HS Lexi L035 CE BW WW

MCE MM MWW CW

REA

.15

.14

.15

.14

EPDS 3.7 5 60.6 101.5 6.1 4.5 34.8 7 0.04 0.14 0.01 0.08 ACC .24 RANK

.56

.48

.43

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

.18

10%

.25

.27

.15

1% 15%

SHR STAY

API

Homozygous Polled, Non-Spotter, Non-Diluter

2200158 2/7/03 92 lbs. 844 lbs. 1541 lbs. Ishee Simmentals, MS

Mature: Yrlg. Frame: Mature Frame: Scrotal: Tattoo:

2210 lbs. 6.3 6.1 42.0 cm. 304N QG1 T1

114SM0552 Lazy S

QG2

Red Shocker 226L

MCE MM MWW CW

EPDS 2.7 2.6 51.8 81.5 4.2 ACC .78 RANK

.89

.87

JDJ Lady Cathrine 035J MGGS: Circle S Leachman 600U

$25

Ms Lazy S Black P 217J Dam of Red Shocker TNT Shocker J46 Ms Lazy S Black P 217J CE BW WW

Miss RC 600U 501F GFI Balance H06

600Unique is line-bred top and bottom to the great Circle S Leachman 600U. This homozygous polled powerhouse is thick made, deep-sided, good footed and free moving. His tremendous shape of muscle and blending of balanced EPD profile make him a must use in 2007.

17.2 77 73 .04

CCR Griffey

.86

.65

25%

.48

.52

REA

-4 21.9 15.8 0.04 0.33 0.01 0.2 .78

.79

.52

.49

20%

SHR STAY

API

19.8 94 73 .07

25%

Homozygous Polled, Non-Spotter, Non-Diluter

TNT Aftershock G404 ECCO Ms Mackfrid 164E Red Ryder GDP Night Magic 105E MGGS: Charles Pride

The red growth and power bull with a little extra mature frame score, is siring cattle that are sound, productive and outcross to the Simmental industry.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2450 lbs. 2216898 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 2/14/01 106 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 893 lbs. Scrotal: 40.0 cm. 1572 lbs. Tattoo: 226L Lazy S Ranch, AB; Sun Rise Simmentals, SK; Genex, WI

54 SIMMENTAL

1SM0097 TNT

Gunner N208

$25

TNT Top Gun R244 Son of Gunner RC Stinger 072K TNT Miss Honey L9 CE BW WW

ACC .42 .72 .64 RANK 25%

.57

MCE MM MWW CW

REA

.32

.27

.39

.25

SHR

EPDS 6 0.1 35.7 65.1 3.6 6.6 24.4 -9.4 0.13 0.07 0.07 0.01 .18

.26

.28

.32

STAY

API

25%

Homozygous Polled, Non-Spotter, Non-Diluter Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

MISS RC 600U 501F JF New Dimension 903J TNT Miss Allie J1 MGGS: SRS Franchise F601

The new red muscle and power bull in the Simmental industry, Gunner, is moderately proven to be a performance sire. Gunner sired the top selling bull in the 2006 TNT bull sale and the most consistent set of sons with base width, muscle, bone and balance.

18.9 98 65 .04

CCR Griffey

Mature: 2410 lbs. 2226324 Yrlg. Frame: 6.6 2/22/03 70 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.4 818 lbs. Scrotal: 40.0 cm. 1431 lbs. Tattoo: N208 Kjelgaard Black Simmentals, ND; TNT Simmentals, ND; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

1SM0096 LBR

QG2

Crockett R81

$30

2006 NWSS Reserve Champion - Pen of 3 Crockett on far right KenCo/MF Powerline 204L LBR Night Dream M22 CE BW WW YW

EPDS 3.8 0.6 30.2 64 ACC .16 RANK

.22

MCE

MM MWW CW

REA

.17

.16

.17

.16

7.1 11.7 26.9 9 -0.04 0.1 0.02 0.4 .16

.22

.17

15% 10% 25%

SHR STAY

API

.05

20%

QG1 T1

SAFN Glamour 11J Black Shamrock E157 LBR Right Dream H830 MGGS: BH Right Time 520E

Crockett is the most performance oriented red Simmental young sire to be sampled in recent history. Here is a bull that combines an astonishing adjusted yearling weight of 1643 pounds with a flawless physical makeup and desirable structure.

20.8 99 63

Homozygous Polled, Non-Diluter Mature: N/A Reg. No: 2288554 Born: 2/14/05 Yrlg. Frame: 6.8 Birth Weight: 102 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 205 Days: 852 lbs. Scrotal: 40.0 cm. @ 13 mos. 365 Days: 1643 lbs. Tattoo: R81 Owned By: C Diamond Ranch, ND; Hook Farms, MN; Eichacker Simmental, SD; Pischel Simmentals, NE; Rydeen Farms, MN; Wilkinson Farms, ND; Little Bitterroot Ranch, MT; Genex, WI

HC Power Drive 88H

QG2

SIMMENTAL 55

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56 FARM PLAN/AGLINE

1CH0944 LT

Western Spur 2061 Pld

$20

LT Maiden’s Breeze 8248P Dam of Western Spur Eatons Predictor 9230 LT Maiden’s Breeze 8242P BW WW YW MILK TM Scrotal CW

EPDS -0.9 22 45 ACC .81 .65 RANK 20%

.56

.25

0.9

.47 15%

REA

13 .43 .44

.48 8%

FAT

MARB

.43

.45

0.013

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2225 lbs. M645786 Yrlg. Frame: 6.3 3/4/02 89 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 803 lbs. Scrotal: 44.0 cm. 1393 lbs. Tattoo: 2061 Double H Farms, GA; Highview Charolais, MN; Lindskov-Thiel Ranch, SD; Rocky Meadow Farm, NH 1/29: Normal

1CH0947

LT Bluegrass 4017 P

Eatons Miss Big Sandy LT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld LT Unlimited Maiden 1131 MGGS: 4-L Unlimited YL06 Pld

Western Spur has elevated his popularity to be one of the most used Charolais A.I. sires of all time. His calving ease, growth, maternal and REA rankings will ensure Western Spur to go down in history as one of the most balanced sires of the breed.

0.04

Heterozygous Polled

Calving Ease Rating

Eatons Performer 6709

$25

LT Bluegrass 6262 & LT Rhythm & Blues 6261 LT Bluegrass Sons of LT Bluegrass Eatons Assert 9171 LT Assertion 1277 P LT Alli’s Class 9140 P LT Wyoming Wind 4020 Pld LT Pearl’s Breeze 2236 P LT Unlimited Pearl 7053P MGGS: BCR Polled Unlimited 003 BW WW YW MILK TM Scrotal CW

EPDS 0.4 22 34 11 22 ACC BK RANK

BK 25%

Calving Ease Rating

0.8

BK 20%

REA

FAT

MARB

LT Bluegrass is without a doubt one of the most imposing physical figures on the Charolais landscape today. Deep, bold, thick, meaty and balanced all describe this one of a kind sire. LT Bluegrass is a must use in 2007.

6 0.25 0.013 -0.03

Homozygous Polled

Mature: N/A Reg. No: M686569 Born: 2/21/04 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 Birth Weight: 88 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 205 Days: 781 lbs. Scrotal: 37.0 cm. @ 12 mos. 365 Days: 1375 lbs. Tattoo: 4017 Owned By: Lindskov-Thiel Ranch, SD; Spring Ridge Cattle Co., KY 1/29: Normal

QG1 T1

QG2

Fall 2006 American International Charolais Breed Averages BW +1.2, WW +21.3, YW +37.8, MILK +6.3, TM +17.0, SCR +0.5, CW +11.5, REA +0.13, FAT -0.003, MARB 0.00

CHAROLAIS 57

1CH0946 SVS

Nobleman 25N

$25

MSW Y2K HC Veronica 11K

Canadian Charolais Association Fall 2006 BW WW YW MILK TM Scrotal CW

EPDS 2.6 27 50 7.7 21

REA

FAT

MARB

.01

.00 1%

.02

9 0.05 0.21

ACC .61 .48 .33 .18 .00 RANK 25% 20% 25%

.00

Homozygous Polled, Red Factor Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

QM200152 1/23/03 94 lbs. 810 lbs. 1400 lbs. HTA Charolais, MB

11CH1002 WCR

Mature: Yrlg. Frame: Mature Frame: Scrotal: Tattoo:

HC Touch of Class 423D MGGS: HTA Desert Storm 131A

N/A 6.6 @ 11 mos. 6.4 37.5 cm. @ 12 mos. SVS 25N 1/29: Normal

Prime Cut 764 Pld

BW WW YW MILK TM Scrotal CW

ACC .96 .93 RANK 20%

SVS Fireball 19F RDGC Kalamazoo 387F

Noblemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s explosive phenotype, excellent foot structure, calving ease and growth, combined with his red factor genetics make him an obvious choice for red factor Charolais enthusiasts. Use Nobleman to add thickness, length and structural correctness.

$25

JWK Impressive D040 ET WCR Miss Ease 4314

EPDS -0.7 28 61

Keys Handyman Pld 255H

.92 9%

.84

1.2 .82 3%

REA

FAT

MARB

.66

.61

.64

39 -0.11 0.048 0.02

.60 2%

Heterozygous Polled/Scurred

WCR Sir Fa Mac 2244 HBR Lady Liz 721 Skymont Ease 2078 WCR Miss Duke 9947 MGGS: BR Duke 261

Prime Cut continues to be a force in the Charolais breed. His highly productive daughters have maternal value evident in their ability to wean heavy calves with udders that just plain last a long time. Use the great Prime Cut to add low birth weights, maternal, length and volume.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2275 lbs. M460645 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 3/1/97 88 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 685 lbs. Scrotal: 41.0 cm. 1475 lbs. Tattoo: 764 QG1 Lindskov-Thiel Ranch, SD; Karr Farms, MS; Aschermann Charolais, MO; T1 Larry Baney, MO 1/29: Normal

58 CHAROLAIS

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

Fall 2006 American International Charolais Breed Averages BW +1.2, WW +21.3, YW +37.8, MILK +6.3, TM +17.0, SCR +0.5, CW +11.5, REA +0.13, FAT -0.003, MARB 0.00

1CH0945 EC

No Doubt 2022 P

$18

M6 Grid Maker 104 PET EC Lady Duke 2022 9

BW WW YW MILK TM Scrotal CW

EPDS 1.8 37 71 10 28 ACC BK RANK

BK BK 7% 4%

0.9

PE 10% 15%

REA

FAT

MARB

PE PE 15% 15%

PE 6%

WCR Sir Tradition 066 VCR Miss Mac IV 317 VCR Sir Duke914 PLD JES Ms Aavantage C74 MGGS: SCR Sir Advantage 904B

No Doubt boasts a set of EPDs that rank him as one of the most balanced outliers in the Charolais business. He combines the extra rib and volume from his sire, Grid Maker, into an eye appealing, stout-made, muscular package. Use No Doubt to add performance with an abundance of muscle, bone and additional frame score.

22 0.39 -0.026 0.04

DNA tested inconclusive Homozygous Polled Calving Ease Rating Mature: N/A Reg. No: M685500 Born: 3/10/04 Yrlg. Frame: 6.7 Birth Weight: 87 lbs. Mature Frame: N/A 205 Days: 861 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. @ 14 mos. 365 Days: 1508 lbs.. Tattoo: 2022 Owned By: Jamie Eggleston, SD; Carstens Farms Ltd., IA; Genex, WI 1/29: Normal

QG1 T1

1CH0942 Eatons

QG2

First Edition P

$20

Eatons Beyond 7243 Eatons Cato 1552

BW WW YW MILK TM Scrotal CW

EPDS 1.1 26 54 12 25 ACC .60 RANK

.43

0.8

.31 .18 PE 20% 20% 20% 20%

REA

FAT

MARB

.25

.23

.19 2%

13 0.18 0.015 0.27 .24

Homozygous Polled

Eatons Centurion 3324 Eatons Miss Falls 3639 LT Polled Value 9089 Eatons Cato 9714 MGGS: Eatons Colonel 6140

First Edition is a smooth made, long-bodied Eatons Beyond son with more growth and eye appeal. Progeny are impressive from the side with extra extension and cleanliness of lines.

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: M667157 Yrlg. Frame: 3/13/03 96 lbs. Mature Frame: 717 lbs. Scrotal: 1290 lbs. Tattoo: Eaton Charolais, MT; Genex, WI

N/A 6.7 N/A 41.0 cm. 2022 1/29: Normal

Fall 2006 American International Charolais Breed Averages BW +1.2, WW +21.3, YW +37.8, MILK +6.3, TM +17.0, SCR +0.5, CW +11.5, REA +0.13, FAT -0.003, MARB 0.00

CHAROLAIS 59

1HP0819 SCHU-LAR

CED BW WW YW MILK M&G CETM

EPDS 3.9 1.2 54 93 14 .7 .61 .59 .19 ACC .17 RANK 15% 15% 10% 10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

6.2 .15

FAT

REA

.2 1%

.51

5N of 9L 3008

$25

IMF $BMI $CEZ $BII $CHB

1.8 0.01 0.22 0.39 34

.48 1%

Heterozygous Polled

Mature: 2355 lbs. P42375618 Yrlg. Frame: N/A 1/5/03 65 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 546 lbs. Scrotal: 45.0 cm. 1047 lbs. Tattoo: 5N Bagley Polled Hereford Ranch, CA; SCHU-LAR Polled Herefords, KS

QG1 T1

QG2

SCHU-LAR 5N stands in an elite category offering high percentile ranking EPDs in numerous traits. HE consistently stamps his progeny with the dark red goggle eyes and overall excellent pigment desired by all Hereford breeders and commercial cattlemen. He will be an excellent mating cross for Domino 774 cattle.

RRH Mr Felt 3008 SCHU-LAR 9L of 1F 821C

SCHU-LAR 22S OF 208 5N Son of SCHU-LAR 5N

Feltons 517 RRH Ms Vict 6191 EF F524 Fellis 821C SCHU-LAR 1F of 26C 517 MGGS: Feltons 517

Spring 2007 American Hereford Breed Averages CED -0.2, BW +3.7, WW +41, YW +68, MILK +16, M&G +36, CETM +0.5, SCR +0.6, FAT +0.003, REA +0.14, IMF% 0.00, BMI$ +14.90, +CEZ$ 13.99, BII$ +14.11, CHB$ +17.38

1HP0816 Feltons Legend 242

CED BW WW YW MILK M&G CETM

EPDS 10.9 -0.3 40 67 20 ACC .6 RANK 1%

.9 4%

.85

.81

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

.56

0.8 .46

FAT

REA

.57 20%

.7 20%

$20

IMF $BMI $CEZ $BII $CHB

0.9 0.05 0.32 0.4 25

.67

10% 10%

Mature: 2250 lbs. P42016383 Yrlg. Frame: 6.5 3/26/99 72 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.1 642 lbs. Scrotal: 39.0 cm. 1125 lbs. Tattoo: 242 Morrison Stock Farm, OH; Berg Polled Herefords, OH; Son-Shine Farm, OH; Boyd Beef Cattle, KY; Legend Group; Genex, WI

QG1 T1

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

Boyd Fasination 5032 Daughter of Legend

Legend has proven to be the most balanced, total performance, maternal sire in the entire Hereford breed. His combination of low birth weight, high growth along with maternal values and breed leading marbling sets him apart from the entire Polled Hereford sire population. Use Legend to add all the traits listed above without sacrificing eye appeal, depth, mass, soundness and power.

Feltons Domino 774 Feltons G15

OXH Domino 7002 Feltons B72 Feltons 549 Feltons B32 MGGS: Felton 324

Boyd Asmso Fasination 5079 Daughter of Legend

HEREFORD 61

1HP0815 Anhinga

Vic S84 K16

$18 CED

WW YW MILK M&G CETM

FAT

REA

IMF $BMI $CEZ $BII $CHB

EPDS 2.3 -0.2 36 57 18 36 -1.3 0.9 0.01 0.18 0.07 18 17 19 16 ACC .15 .68 .54 .49 .19 RANK 25% 4%

.13

.28 .24 20%

.29 .18 20% 20% 25% 25%

Vic K16 is the full-bodied, muscular, powerhouse Genex Polled Hereford who has literally taken Argentina by storm because of his unique ability to sire real world growth in a moderately framed package. CES Victor 103T S84 AF Victoria X101 H26

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2391 lbs. P42069623 Yrlg. Frame: 6.0 11/23/99 70 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.5 575 lbs. Scrotal: 37.5 cm. 1172 lbs. Tattoo: K16 Bent Tree Farms, AL; Jackie Perkins, KY; Running M Ranch, FL; Genex, WI

1HP0810

JJJ Victor S133 637

RHF 1GT Victor 103T JLH Victoria 629 231 PW S84 Victor X101 AF Victoria 69R 48E MGGS: Anhinga Vic 37J 69R

CES Victoria K16 B170 Daughter of Vic K16

QG1 T1

QG2

$14 CED BW WW YW MILK M&G CETM

FAT

REA

IMF $BMI $CEZ $BII $CHB

.32 5%

.38

.41

.32

EPDS -2.2 3.9 56 85 21 48 0.6 1.2 0.03 -0.06 0.01 18 12 16 21 ACC .28 RANK

.75 .65 .64 .49 10% 20% 20% 10%

.24

20%

25%

JJJ Victor has been a mainstay in the Genex Polled Hereford line-up because of his ability to consistently sire growthy cattle with extra length and body capacity. Will-Via Headline S133 JJJ Miss Adaptress 118

OR DOM 549 F243 RPH MS V BNR 75J 3N THM Adapter 109W N513 RF 103T Victoria 835 MGGS: RHF IGT Victor 103T

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: P24002745 Yrlg. Frame: 9/13/96 87 lbs. Mature Frame: 738 lbs. Scrotal: 1284 lbs. Tattoo: Thompson Herefords, MO; Genex, WI

1HP0813 Boyd

Cow Maker

2625 lbs. 6.5 6.2 47.0 cm. 637

$15

0112 CED BW WW YW MILK M&G CETM

EPDS -5.8 4.9 33 46 19 35 ACC .42 RANK

.83 .75 .69 .51

FAT

REA

IMF $BMI $CEZ $BII $CHB

.31

.53

.49 20%

0.6 0.3 0.01 -0.16 0.07 10 .36 2%

12 11

Cow Maker has made his mark through productive daughters whose udder attachments and maternal values are excellent. DR Achiever 8403 Boyd Fascination Z86

King Ten DR Erica 255 OR Dom 549 F243 DL Dominette 59U MGGS: BT CL Domino 15G

Calving Ease Rating Mature: 2250 lbs. Reg. No: P42063343 Born: 4/2/00 Yrlg. Frame: 7.0 Birth Weight: 82 lbs. Mature Frame: 6.5 205 Days: 870 lbs. Scrotal: N/A 365 Days: 1285 lbs. Tattoo: 0112 Owned By: Boyd Beef Cattle, KY; Hoffman Polled Herefords, OK; Frederickson Hereford Farm, MN; Marshall Ernst, CO; DeShazer Cattle Co., TX; Worsham Cattle Co., GA; Cow Maker Group; Genex, WI

62 HEREFORD

1HP0818 Feltons

Ozzie 492

$20

Feltons Kate J9 Full Sister to Ozzie Feltons Domino 774 Feltons G11 CED BW WW YW MILK M&G CETM

EPDS 4.6 3.9 46 75 14 37 ACC .34 .83 RANK 10%

.76

.71

.28

2.2

.24 25%

FAT

REA

.44 1%

.59

IMF $BMI $CEZ $BII $CHB

2.3 0.02 0.2 0.26 36 23 36 .56 2%

10%

Calving Ease Rating Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

Mature: 2388 lbs. P42223168 Yrlg. Frame: 6.4 4/15/01 80 lbs. Mature Frame: 5.8 624 lbs. Scrotal: 49.0 cm. @ 36 mos. 1238 lbs. Tattoo: 492 LaGrande Herefords, SD; NS Polled Herefords, OH

QG1 T1

1HH0105 F-R 552

OXH Domino 7002 Feltons B72 Feltons 517 Feltons B53 MGGS: Feltons 324

Ozzie is definitely the muscle and growth bull among proven contemporaries with similar pedigrees. His curve-bending ability along with flawless structure and functional great uddered daughters make him a must use in 2007. He ranks as one of the top indexing sires for carcass value in the entire breed.

QG2

N/A T3 N/A

Lad 20P

$15

CJH L1 Domino 552 Sire of Lad CJH L1 Domino 552 F-R 101F Lass 41J Canadian Hereford Association Fall 2006 CE BW WW YW MCE MILK TMAT

SC COW STAY

MPI REA

FAT

IMF

.16

.14

EPDS 3.6 -0.8 40.4 61.7 3.9 16.2 36.4 0.6 0.6 1.5 N/A 0.19 0.01 -0.01 .37 ACC .13 RANK 15% 3%

Reg. No: Born: Birth Weight: 205 Days: 365 Days: Owned By:

.31

.32

.11 10%

.17

.14

PE 25%

.18

CL 1 Domino 501 CJH 386 Miss 035 F-R 8020 Lad 101F F-R Centennial Lass 48E MGGS: SNS Centennial ET 67Z

Lad is an exciting young sire out of the great Domino 552. An excellent choice for Hereford breeders wanting to add strong maternal traits and calving ease to their herds or for commercial cattlemen wanting to build black baldies.

Mature: C02877017 Yrlg. Frame: 3/20/04 60 lbs. Mature Frame: 680 lbs. Scrotal: 1045 lbs. Tattoo: N 20P Cory Wilson, SK

HEREFORD 63

49SP1300 Homedale

Blizzard CE BW WW YW MILK MWW

EPDS 8.4 -3.6 3 ACC .44 .63 RANK 1% 1%

.43

12 .43

.13

.31

$20

FAT

REA

MARB

.16 25%

.16 5%

.14

.16 5%

.15

3 0.03 -0.18 0.22 -0.68

Blizzard offers extra muscle and desirable growth from a calving ease bull with an easy going disposition. Use Blizzard to add maternal and predictability to club calf bred pedigrees. TH Free.

CTR Echo 575E LDL LL Miss August 84Y

Shorthorn

CTR Dedar Top’s Miss Power LDL U209 LAR 47R

Reg Number: x3986783

Sire: Eionmor Mr. Gus 80C

1GV0008 JBob Carolina

MCJ Black Husker

MGS: Pride of Homedale

RC ET CE BW WW YW MILK TM

CED

REA

.71

.41 15%

.59 1%

I 2%

.43 5%

.43 1%

.40

.39 2%

EPDS 100 3.2 63 103 17 49 -1.1 107 1.7 10 ACC .48 RANK

.84

.75 .56 1% 2%

.38

$20

11 0.42 -0.16 -0.02 7.32 25.52 5%

A full brother to J-Bob “Julia”, the Champion Female at the 2001 North American and NWSS. “RC” is a real customer satisfaction sire.

Eionmor Mr Gus 80C Homedale Ruby P 1

Gelbvieh Sire: CTR Echo 575E

1GV0009 STET Carolina

Gafa Mochican Eionmor Camelot Ruby 94T Pride of Homedale Village Ruby

Reg Number: 677948 MGS: DDM Mr Sherman Tank

Shortstop 2302J CE BW WW YW MILK TM

CED

.40 1%

.27 .50 I 15% 20% 25%

EPDS 107 -1.5 12 26 24 30 -4.4 107 0.7 ACC .42 .74 RANK 25% 5%

.63

.43

.27 10%

$20

REA

.41

.38

.37

-13 -0.12 -0.10

A tremendous J-Bob sire out of the famous “84Y” cow. Here’s an excellent option for producing profitable replacement females.

Gelbvieh Sire: CTR Echo 575E

64 OTHER SIRES

xx xx

Reg Number: 677954 MGS: LDL U209

CTR Echo 575E JBOB Miss 92C

MCJ Black Husker CTR Dedar Top’s Miss Power DDM Mr Sherman Tank LDL LL Miss August 84Y

0 9.02 -8.49

54MA0618 Cowman’s

Ali 4M

“#1 Choice for Breeding First Calf Heifers”

$20

49MA0651 CMAC

“Proven Calving Ease Hard Core Sire with a Killer Look” $20

Homozygous Black, Polled. PHA & TH Negative

Maine-Anjou Sire: NBH Polled Energizer

54XX0418

Heat Wave

Reg Number: 307184 MGS: FJH Legacy 130E

“The Greatest Show Cattle Sire in America”

$65

PHA & TH Negative

Maine-Anjou

Reg Number: 323178

Sire: Jayhawk

54XX0806

MGS: Habanero

The Golden Child

“Hottest Young Sire on the Market” $20

PHA Negative

Three-Way Cross Sire: Heat Seeker

49SP1270 AF FL

Shorthorn Sire: Trump X

Reg Number: 293213 MGS: Playboy

Sin City

“#1 TH Negative Shorthorn Sire in America”

$25

Reg Number: 4069861 MGS: Deerpark Improver 57

Three-Way Cross Sire: Heat Wave

Reg Number: NA MGS: Who Made Aho

“Strictly Business out of the great WAG Hairietta!” 1XB0102 Wagonhammer 620

Three-Way Cross Sire: Strictly Business

“Super Man”

$20

Reg Number: N/A MGS: Who Made Who

OTHER SIRES 65

1BN0005

Mr. Center Ranch 55J/2

Brangus

Reg Number: 748455

Sire: Brinks 535G7

1BR0033

MGS: MC Elvis 193A2

Mr V8 520/5

Brahman

$20

Reg Number: 798754

Sire: MR. V8 901/4

47XB1071

MGS: MR. V8 440/4

Dakota Cowboy

Buckin’ Bull Sire: Cowboy Cash

66 HEAT TOLERANT SIRES

$15

$250

Reg Number: 10014207 MGS: Houdini 329

90PI1400 MP

Legend 15W

Piedmontese Sire: Captain

1BR0032

Mr V8 434/5

Brahman Sire: Mr V8 901/4

47TL1019

Dixie River

Longhorn Sire: Emperor

$15

Reg Number: T-137 MGS: Brindisi

$10

Reg Number: 787761 MGS: Mr. V8 202/3

$35

Reg Number: 54921 MGS: Dode’s Classic FM446

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Terminology EPDs (Expected Progeny Difference) - A measure of the expected differences in performance of a sire’s progeny when compared to the average progeny of all sires evaluated within the same breed. This prediction is based on actual performance, progeny performance and relatives’ performance. ACC (Accuracy) - The reliability placed on the EPD. An accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher reliability. BF (Back Fat) - (Simmental) Inches of backfat. BW (Birth Weight) - The birth weights of a bull’s progeny when compared to the breed average, in pounds. CE (Calving Ease) - (Simmental) The ease with which a bull’s calves are born. This EPD is expressed in percent unassisted births with the more positive number indicating greater calving ease. CED (Calving Ease Direct) - (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford) Expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers. CEM, MCE (Calving Ease Maternal, Maternal Calving Ease) (Angus, Simmental) Expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. CETM (Calving Ease Total Maternal) - (Red Angus, Hereford) Describes differences in percent probability of an animal’s daughters calving unassisted. CW (Carcass Weight) - (Charolais, Simmental) The adjusted carcass weights of a sire’s progeny, expressed in pounds. DHT - (Simmental) Daughter Height expressed in frame score units. DWT - (Simmental) Daughter Weight epressed in pounds FAT - (Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, Hereford) The adjusted twelfth rib fat thickness of a sire’s progeny, expressed in inches. %IMF (Intramuscular Fat)- (Angus) A predictor of the difference in a sire’s progeny for percent intramuscular fat in the ribeye muscle compared to other sires. HPG (Heifer Pregnancy) - (Red Angus) Describes the differences in percent probability of female progeny conceiving to calve as 2-year-olds; a far more accurate measurement than her sire’s or paternal brothers’ scrotal circumference. Intramuscular ME (Maintenance Energy) - (Red Angus) Differences in mature cow maintenance energy requirements. It is expressed as megacalories per month. MB, MARB (Marbling) - (Simmental, Charolais, Red Angus) The adjusted marbling score of a sire’s progeny, expressed in percent. MH (Mature Height) - (Angus) Expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires. MkH (Herds) - (Angus) Indicates the number of herds from which daughters are reported. MkD (Daughters) - (Angus) Reflects the number of daughters having progeny weaning weight records included in the analysis. MW (Mature Weight) - (Angus) Expressed in pounds, a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires. M&G (Maternal Milk & Growth) - (Hereford) A combination EPD, the Milk EPD plus 1/2 the WW EPD. It has no accuracy value since it is simply a combination of two other EPDs. A sire’s M&G EPD reflects what he is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of both growth genetics and maternal production.

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Milk, MM - (Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, Charolais, Hereford) A measure of the amount of pre-weaning performance gained by calves which can be attributed to the milking ability of a bull’s daughters. The EPD is expressed in pounds of calf. P (Pedigree estimate), I (Interim) - The EPD is based on performance information of a bull’s sire, dam, and relatives. REA, RE (Rib Eye Area) - (Angus, Red Angus, Charolais, Hereford) Adjusted rib eye area of a sire’s progeny, measured in square inches. SCR, SC (Scrotal Circumference) - (Angus, Simmental) The adjusted yearling scrotal circumferences of a bull’s progeny when compared to breed average, in centimeters. SHR (Shear Force) - (Simmental) Pounds of force required to shear a steak. STAY (Stayability) - (Red Angus) Describes differences in percent probability of daughters staying productive past the age of six. TM, MWW (Total Maternal, Maternal Weaning Weight) - (Charolais, Red Angus, Simmental) Each of these terms measures a sire’s ability to transmit milk production and growth rate through his daughters. It predicts the weaning weight of a sire’s daughters’ calves. It is equal to his milk EPD plus one - half his weaning weight EPD. WW ( Weaning Weight) - The adjusted weaning weights of a bull’s progeny when compared to the breed average, in pounds. YG (Yield Grade) (formerly %RC - Percent Retail Cuts) - (Simmental) Expressed as a deviation of Yield Grade units where negative values are desirable. For example, a bull with a -.33 YG EPD would be expected to sire offspring 1/3 of a yield grade better (lower) than a zero bull. YW (Yearling Weight) - The adjusted yearling weights of a bull’s progeny when compared to breed average, in pounds.

Indexes $F (Feedlot Value) - (Angus) Calculates a $/head difference in expected progeny performance for post weaning merit. $F uses weaning weight (WW) and yearling weight (YW) EPDs along with trait inter-relationships. Typical feed-lot gain value, feed consumption and cost differences are accounted for in the final calculations. $G (Grid Value) - (Angus) Combines quality grade and yield grade attributes, and is calculated for animals with carcass EPDs, ultrasound EPDs, or both types of EPDs. A three-year rolling average is used to establish typical industry economic values for quality grade and yield grade schedules. $B (Beef Value) - (Angus) Represents the expected average dollar per head difference in the progeny post weaning performance and carcass value. The $B value is comprised of two pieces: Feedlot Value ($F) and Grid Value ($G). It facilitates a simultaneous multi - trait genetic improvement for feedlot and carcass merit, based on dollars and cents. $W (Weaned Calf Value) - (Angus) An index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for pre-weaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk and mature cow size. $EN (Cow Energy Value) - (Angus) Expressed in dollar savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). Components for computing the cow $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size. All-Purpose Index (API) - (Simmental) Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield. Terminal Index (TI) - (Simmental) Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.

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Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) - (Hereford) An index to maximize profit for commercial cow-calf producers who use Hereford bulls in rotational crossbreeding programs on Angus-based cows and heifers. Retained ownership of calves through the feedlot phase of production is assumed, with fed cattle marketed on a Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC pricing grid. Brahman Influence Index (BII$) - (Hereford) This index is similar to BMI$, with one difference - Hereford bulls are used in rotational crossing with Brahman, rather than Angus. This index places greater emphasis on traits deficient in Brahman-cross cattle, such as fertility and age at puberty, and less on traits more acceptable in those cattle, such as growth and calving ease. Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) - (Hereford) A terminal sire index, where Hereford bulls are mated to British-cross cows and all offspring are sold as fed cattle on a CHB LLC pricing grid. Calving EZ Index (CEZ$) - (Hereford) This index is similar to BMI$, except Hereford bulls are mated only to yearling heifers. This index has increased emphasis on direct and maternal calving ease compared with the other indexes. The index values for each animal result from multiplying each of the animal’s EPDs by the relative economic value of a one-unit increase in the trait under each scenario.

Sire Information

Homozygous Polled - These bulls have a 99.9 percent probability of being homozygous polled, having been test mated to horned and heterozygous polled cows. Expect these bulls to sire all polled calves. Heterozygous Polled - These bulls are polled but carry one horned gene. May sire calves with horns when mated to cows carrying the horned gene. Double Polled - These bulls are young, unproven sires whose parents are both polled. Homozygous Black - These bulls have a 99.9 percent probability of producing all black calves when mated to non-diluted red and black cows. Heterozygous Black - These sires are black, but carry one red gene. Expect 50 percent black calves when the bull is mated to non-diluted red cows. Dilution Gene - Cattle carrying the dilution gene will be gray, red or yellow. Non-dilutor cattle will appear black or darker red.

Calving Ease Ratings Angus and Red Angus, Hereford Top 10 percent of the breed for low birth weight

Top 60 percent of the breed for low birth weight Above bottom 10 percent of the breed for low birth weight

Bottom 10 percent of the breed for low birth weight Continental Breeds Top 10 percent of the breed for low birth weight

Top 40 percent of the breed for low birth weight Above the bottom 10 percent of the breed for low birth weight

Bottom 10 percent of the breed for low birth weight Calving Ease Ratings take Calving Ease EPDs and accuracies into consideration.

Beef Staff Recommendations

The Beef Genetics Staff is providing recommendations, based on observations of progeny of the bull, as well as knowledge of the sires and dams in the pedigree. Information is provided only on bulls having progeny.

Bovigen Genetic Progeny Differences™

A Genetic Progeny Difference (GPD™) is the “specifically identified” genetic merit of each tested animal and can be passed on to his or her progeny through simple and known probabilities. They are designed to accurately describe the actual effect of each potential and unique marketer combination within a trait. GPDs are designed to accommodate an infinite number of genetic combinations, interactions, and genes yet to be discovered within any trait.

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Angus

GPD

Special Design

QG1

Landmark

QG1

T1 T1

Admiral

T1 Vigilance

QG1 T1

Bluegrass

QG1 T1

Up The Limit Beef Maker

Strut

T1 QG1 T1

Future Direction

QG1

Upward

QG1

T1 T1

Foreman Leader 349M Whitman

Sitz Insight

Extra 4X13

T1 T1 Bennett Total

T1 New Frontier

Index

QG1 T1

T3 T3 QG2 N/A

-1.5

T3 N/A 0.0%

QG2 T3 T3 T3

-1.8

QG2

0.0%

T3 QG2 N/A

-1.8

T3 N/A

-1.2 0.0%

QG2 T2

-1.5 20.0%

QG2 T2

-1.8 0.0%

T1 QG1

-0.4

QG2

-1.1

2.9%

QG2

LT Timberwolf QG1 Net Worth

-1.1

0.0%

QG2

QG2 T3

8.6%

QG2

11.5% T3

-1.1 -1.5 0.0%

QG2 T3

T1 QG1

0.0%

T1 QG1

QG2 T3

8.6%

QG2 T3

0.0%

QG2 T3

0.0%

QG2 T3

0.0%

QG2 T3

8.6%

QG2 T3 QG2

8.6%

QG1 T1

Rito 4S5

QG1 T1

Thunder

QG1

Objective 3J15

QG1

Brushpopper

QG1 T1

-1.5

All Beef

QG1 T1

GPD

QG1 T1 QG1

Chateau

T1 QG1

Big Sky

QG1 T1

0.0% -1.4

QG2 N/A T3 N/A T3 N/A 8.6%

QG2

20.0%

-1.1

17.1%

QG2 T3

0.0%

-1.1

Advance

QG1 T2

Javelin

T1 QG1

QG2 T3

8.6%

QG2

20.0%

QG1 T2

Doc Holliday

T1 QG1 T1

Super Vision

QG2

QG1 T1

-1.8 -0.8 8.6% -0.7

Prime Cut

QG1 T1

8.6% -1.1

T3 N/A 0.0%

QG2 T3

8.6%

QG2 T3

17.1%

QG2 T3

-1.5 -1.1 -0.7

T2 T2

QG2 T3

0.0%

QG2

2.9%

T3 QG2 N/A

-0.7

-1.1

T3 N/A

GPD T2

QG1 T1

0.0% -0.7

T3 N/A QG2 N/A T3 N/A

QG1 T1

QG2 T3 QG2 N/A

QG1 T1

Schu-Lar 5N

-1.1

T3 N/A QG2 T3 QG2 N/A

QG1 T1

Ozzie

8.6%

T3 N/A QG2 T3 QG2 N/A

Hereford Legend

-1.1

QG2 T3

0.0% -1.1

0.0%

QG2 T2

-1.8 8.6%

QG2 T3

Major League QG1 T1

-1.5

QG1 T1 QG1 T1

Vic K16

8.6%

GPD

LT Bluegrass

-1.8

-1.1

T3 N/A QG2 T3 QG2 N/A

Charolais No Doubt

-1.1

T3 N/A QG2 T3

QG1 T1

T3 N/A 0.0%

Capital

QG1 T1 Lucky Charm QG1

-0.3

QG2 T3

QG1 T1

8.6%

Shear Force

Gunner

QG2 T3 T3 QG2 N/A

T1 Mo Better

QG1

QG2 N/A

Canyon 2222 QG1

QG1 T1

-1.1

QG2 T3 QG2 N/A

QG1 T1

8.6%

QG2 N/A

QG1 T1

Remington “Red Label” Starquest

QG1 T1

Unique 600

-2.2 -1.1

Vacation

Mission Statement

-1.1

QG2 T3

QG1 T1

Bodybuilder

QG1 T1

Crockett

-1.8

0.0%

QG1 T1

Powerline

QG1 T1

-1.5

Make My Day

Major League

-1.5

T3 N/A

QG1 T1

Hummer

-1.1

QG2 N/A

QG1 T1

Trademark

-1.1

QG2 T3

Lucky Dice

8.6%

T3 N/A

QG1 T1

-1.4

QG2 T3

Lucky Break

QG2 T3 QG2 N/A

QG1 T1

0.0% 0.0%

Red Angus

0.0% T3

QG2 QG2 T3

Final Answer

-1.8

T3 N/A

QG1 T1

First Dream

T3 N/A

QG1 T3

Above Par

GPD QG2 N/A

QG1 T3

Winchester

-1.1

-1.5

QG1 T1

Hummer H3

-1.4

T1 -1.5

T3 QG2 N/A

Simmental

-1.4

Traveler 004

-1.8

2.9% T3

-1.1

T3 N/A

QG2

QG1 T1

T3 QG2 N/A

QG1

Density

-0.7

11.5%

QG2

Alliance 6595 QG1

Regulator

-0.7

0.0% T3

QG1

T3 N/A

QG2

QG1

Blue Moon

17.1%

T3 QG2 N/A

11.5%

-0.7

QG2

-1.4

T3 QG2 N/A T3 N/A

0.0%

QG1

0.0%

QG2

Day Ahead

T1 QG1

Future Investment

QG2

T2 N/A

QG1

0.0%

QG1

-1.1

8.6%

QG2

QG1

T1 Game Day

QG1

T1 Exaltation

QG1 T1

Krugerrand 410H

QG2 T3

Bando 9074

QG1 T1

0.0%

QG2

QG1 T1

QG2 T3

0.0%

QG1

Oak Hollow

0.0%

QG2

QG1 T1

QG1

Grand Design

2.9%

QG2

Newsline

T3 N/A

QG1 T1

-1.1

QG2

QG1 T1

New Day

T3 QG2 N/A

QG1 T1

8.6%

QG2

QG1

GPD

QG2

QG1 T1

Gridiron

Angus

T3 N/A

QG1 T1

Matrix

QG2 N/A

-1.8

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Cashing in on Artificial Insemination Increase Uniformity, Profits with A.I. Program Reproductive control programs in combination

with artificial insemination are arguably the most valuable tools available to beef producers for meeting production, uniformity and economic goals. Not only does the cost of A.I. compare favorably to natural breeding, it also lends to significant gains in total pounds at weaning, genetic superiority and marketing value of the calf crop. Every year, more cattlemen are reducing their per cow pregnancy costs by as much as one-third by incorporating A.I.. And with solid management plans, these producers can typically achieve expectations of natural breeding and realize significant dollar gains at market time. The benefits of A.I. are well-documented, but successful programs don’t happen overnight. They result from careful planning and good management. There are several factors that contribute to successful A.I. breeding, including:

✔ efficient record keeping

✔ good cattle handling facilities

✔ solid nutritional program

✔ overall herd health program

✔ estrus synchronization program

✔ accurate heat detection

✔ well trained A.I. technician

Synchronizing Your A.I. Solutions The most important challenges with A.I. programs

are estrus synchronization and dealing with anestrous or non-cycling cows. The first step to overcoming anestrous is ensuring cows have adequate nutrition. Nutrition has an immediate and dramatic effect on reproduction. Cows must be in good body condition and have ample nutrition prior to calving and during postpartum. Good body condition scores at the onset of breeding season are typically associated with greater rates of cycling activity. If nutrition is compromised during this time, the percentage of anestrous cows at the start of breeding season will increase dramatically. And the length of anestrous periods will be much longer. Estrus synchronization is equally important, and fundamental to the success of an A.I. program. Fortunately, there are tools available that make synchronization a reality and not just a concept. The most widely used synchronization tools are the EaziBreed™ CIDR® Cattle Insert and Lutalyse® (dinoprost tromethamine) Sterile Solution. The Eazi-Breed CIDR (Controlled Internal Drug Release) is a small, easy to use, intravaginal device that contains the natural hormone progesterone. When the Eazi-Breed CIDR is inserted, progesterone is released at a controlled rate into the animal’s bloodstream, suppressing estrus and ovulation. Removing the insert and administering Lutalyse causes progesterone levels to drop, which triggers estrus and ovulation, as shown in Table 1. Consequently, Eazi-Breed CIDRs enable producers to craft a narrow window of synchronization for a large number of cows, making the breeding program more efficient and effective. When used with a prostaglandin like Lutalyse, which regresses the corpus luteum, the Eazi-Breed

CIDR effectively builds a timed breeding program. This combination also accelerates puberty in virgin heifers. Research has shown that the Eazi-Breed CIDR/ Lutalyse combination can dramatically increase the synchronization and pregnancy rates of both anestrous and cyclic cows, as shown in Table 2. By synchronizing estrus, more cows can be bred successfully early in the season. And good things happen when cows get pregnant early in the breeding season. Considering a 60-day breeding season and calf weight gain rates of two pounds per day, calves born on the first day of the season will rack up 120 pounds more than those born on the last day of the season. Synchronization allows producers to capture weight gains and increase overall ROI by moving the average calving date to the beginning of the season.

Table 1

Table 2

Add to that a shorter calving season and more uniformity among calf crop and the benefits of A.I. begin to stack up. Traditionally, one of the biggest problems facing the beef industry has been the lack of uniform, high-quality product. By delivering superior genetics, A.I. enables producers to solve their uniformity problems in one or two generations and rapidly improve economic traits within their herds. For more information about artificial insemination, contact your Genex Representative or call (715) 526-2141. When using Lutalyse, as with all parenteral products, aseptic technique should be used to reduce the possibility of post-injection bacterial infections. Do not administer Lutalyse in pregnant animals unless cessation of pregnancy is desired. Not for intravenous administration. Women of childbearing age and persons with respiratory problems should exercise extreme caution when handling Lutalyse.

Beef Breeding Checklist: • Make sure cows and heifers have adequate body condition to support pregnancy. A body condition score of 6 on a scale of 1 to 9 is recommended. • Supply adequate nutrition to all animals to support pregnancy and any additional demands such as lactation or cold weather. • Make heat detection a high priority during the time when synchronized animals are expected to show estrus. • Wait at least 40 days postpartum before starting to breed cows. • Make sure heifers are at a minimum of 65 percent of their mature body weight before starting the program. • Ask your veterinarian to examine your heifers’ reproductive tracts prior to starting the program. The goal is that most of the heifers will have a reproductive tract score of 4 or higher at the beginning of the breeding season and to eliminate heifers that will have delayed puberty. • If they are of adequate nutrition, virgin heifers should be bred 30 days earlier than the rest of the herd, which will help improve the likelihood that they will remain in the herd as second-lactation heifers. • Follow veterinarian-recommended schedules for all animals.

Angus Carcass Data CODE NAME

1AN1106 1AN1078 1AN0791 1AN1121 1AN1018 1AN1084 1AN1043 1AN1075 1AN1070 1AN1107 100AN9550 1AN1090 1AN1098 1AN1099 1AN1074 1AN1104 1AN1044 1AN1028 1AN1113 1AN1100 1AN1022 1AN1109 1AN1094 1AN1050 1AN1101 1AN1092 1AN1122 1AN1105 1AN1119 1AN1000 1AN1030 1AN1071 1AN1089 1AN1095 1AN1112 1AN1115 1AN1120 1AN1005 1AN1111 1AN1077 1AN1087 1AN1117 1AN1118 1AN1064 1AN1103 1AN1116 1AN1108 1AN1110 1AN1079 1AN1102 1AN1123

349M ADMIRAL ALLIANCE 6595 BAND XL BANDO 9074 BEEF MAKER BENNETT TOTAL BLUE MOON BLUEGRASS BRUSHPOPPER CALIFORNIA TRAVELER CENTENNIAL DAY AHEAD DENSITY EXALTATION EXTRA 4X13 FINAL ANSWER FOREMAN FUTURE INVESTMENT GAME DAY GRAND DESIGN GRIDIRON INDEX KRUGERRAND 410H LANDMARK LEADER MARATHON MATRIX NET WORTH NEW DAY NEW FRONTIER NEWSLINE OAK HOLLOW 7709 OBJECTIVE REGULATOR RITO 4S5 RITO REVOLUTION SENTRY SITZ INSIGHT SPECIAL DESIGN L309 STRUT THUNDER TIMBERWOLF TRAVELER 004 UP THE LIMIT UPWARD VIGILANCE W109 WARWICK WHITMAN Windy 702

ACC

MARB

ACC

FAT

ACC

HERD

PROG

I+-3 -1 1

.05 .24 .58

I+0.29 0.44 0.2

.05 .26 .61

I+0.07 0.02 -0.04

.05 .23 .56

I+0.017 -0.012 0.055

.05 .22 .54

5 30

5 72

8 I+14 I+6 I+-2 I+2 I+3

.28 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05

0.36 I+0.23 I+0.11 I+0.26 I+0.27 I+0.18

.31 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05

0.09 I+0.5 I+0.04 I+0.1 I+0.18 I+0.19

.26 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05

0.037 I+0.011 I+0.036 I+0.013 I+-0.001 I+-0.002

.24 .05 .05 .05 .05 .05

I+11

.05

I+0.2

.05

I+0.15

.05

I+0.015

.05

I+8 15 I+14 I+8 0 I+15 I+12 2 I+15

.05 .18 .05

.05 .19 .05

.05 .09 .05 .05 .15 .05

I+0.016 0.023 I+0.037 I+0.015 -0.021 I+0.018 I+0 -0.013 I+-0.009

.05 .18 .05

.05 .1 .05 .05 .17 .05

I+0.13 0.25 I+0.15 I+-0.04 0.2 I+0.41 I+0.26 0.27 I+0.34

.05 .18 .05

.05 .09 .05 .05 .16 .05

I+0.1 0.18 I+0.18 I+0.14 -0.21 I+0.29 I+-0.07 0.35 I+0.05

.05 .08 .05 .05 .14 .05

16 I+10 I+6

.13 .05 .05

0.07 I+0.31 I+0.11

.14 .05 .05

0.33 I+0.32 I+0.18

.12 .05 .05

-0.017 I+-0.003 I+-0.024

.12 .05 .05

I+1 I+9 18 I+1 I+8

.05 .05 .5 .05 .05

I+0.12 I+0.15 -0.04 I+0.23 I+0.37

.05 .05 .53 .05 .05

I+0.19 I+0.1 0.35 I+0.21 I+0.23

.05 .05 .48 .05 .05

I+-0.004 I+0.02 0.014 I+0.006 I+-0.011

.05 .05 .46 .05 .05

7 I+9

.08 .05

0.19 I+0.19

.09 .05

0.3 I+0.14

.07 .05

-0.003 I+0.032

.07 .05

12 I+12 9 I+8

.44 .05 .22 .05

0.15 I+0.2 0.4 I+0.13

.47 .05 .23 .05

0.29 I+0.19 0.06 I+0.13

.42 .05 .21 .05

0.007 I+-0.002 -0.001 I+-0.002

.4 .05 .2 .05

I+6 6 I+14

.05 .18 .05

I+0.04 0.18 I+0.26

.05 .19 .05

I+-0.04 0.14 I+0.36

.05 .17 .05

I+0.02 0.025 I+-0.006

.05 .16 .05

I+5

.05

I+0.06

.05

I+0.1

.05

I+0.007

.05

I+-5

.05

I+0.33

.05

I+-0.01

.05

I+0.002

.05

Gestation Table Jan Jan Feb Mar Mar 1 10/11 22 11/1 12 11/22 5 12/13 26 1/3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

10/12 10/13 10/14 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

11/2 11/3 11/4 11/5 11/6 11/7 11/8 11/9

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

11/23 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/27 11/28 11/29 11/30

31 21 11/10 12/1 Feb 22 10/21 1 11/11 12/2 10/20

10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28 10/29 10/30 10/31

2 3 4 5 6 7

11/12 11/13 11/14 11/15 11/16

23 24 25 26 27

12/3 12/4 12/5 12/6 12/7

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

28 12/8 Mar 8 11/18 1 12/9

10 11

11/17

11/19 11/20 11/21

2 3 4

12/10 12/11 12/12

24 25

Left number date of service

12/14 12/15 12/16 12/17 12/18

27 28 29 30 31

1/6 1/7 1/8

Apr 12/19 1 1/9 12/20 12/21 12/22 12/23 12/24 12/25 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/29 12/30 12/31 1/1 1/2

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Apr May May June July July Aug Sept Oct Oct Nov Dec Dec 16 1/24 7 2/14 28 3/7 18 3/28 9 4/18 30 5/9 20 5/30 10 6/20 1 7/11 22 8/1 12 8/22 3 9/12 24 10/3 17

1/4 1/5

1/10 1/11 1/12 1/13 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18

based on 283 days

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1/25 1/26 1/27 1/28 1/29 1/30 1/31 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/6 2/7

May 1 2/8

1/19 1/20 1/21 1/22 1/23

2 3 4 5 6

2/9 2/10 2/11 2/12 2/13

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

2/15 2/16 2/17 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24 2/25 2/26 2/27 2/28 3/1 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/6

29 30 31

3/8 3/9 3/10

31 21 11 5/10 5/31 6/21 Aug 20 11 22 12 3/30 4/20 1 5/11 6/1 6/22

June 22 1 3/11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18 3/19 3/20 3/21 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/26 3/27

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

3/29

3/31 4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/9

4/19

12 13

3 4 5 6 7 8

4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16 4/17

4/22

4/23

4/24

4/25

4/26

4/27

4/28

4/29

4/30

July 22 1 4/10 2

4/21

5/1

5/2

5/3

5/4

5/5

5/6

5/7

5/8

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

5/12

5/13

5/14

5/15

5/16

5/17

5/18

5/19 5/20 5/21

6/2 6/3 6/4 6/5 6/6 6/7 6/8 6/9 6/10

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Sept 22 1 6/11

5/22 5/23 5/24 5/25 5/26 5/27 5/28 5/29

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16 6/17 6/18 6/19

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

6/23 6/24 6/25 6/26 6/27 6/28 6/29 6/30 7/1 7/2 7/3 7/4 7/5 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

7/12 7/13 7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/19

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

8/2

8/3

8/4

8/5

8/6

8/7

8/8

8/9

8/23 8/24 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/29 8/30

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16 9/17 9/18 9/19 9/20

31 21 12 8/10 8/31 9/21 Nov 22 13 7/21 1 8/11 9/1 9/22 7/20

7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/26 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/16 8/17 8/18 8/19 8/20

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

9/2 9/3 9/4 9/5 9/6 9/7 9/8

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

9/23 9/24 9/25 9/26 9/27 9/28 9/29

9/11

9/30

10/4

10/5

10/6

10/7

10/8

30 31

10/9 10/10

Jan 1 10/11 2

10/12

10/13

10/14

10/15

10/16

10/17

10/18

10/19

10/20

10/21 Dec 22 12 1 9/10 10/1 10/22

8/21

9/9

10/2

10/23

Right number calving date

Hip Height and Frame Score Determination Bull Hip Height (inches) Frame Score for Ages 5 to 21 Months Age in months Frame Score

Heifer Hip Height (inches) Frame Score for Ages 5 to 21 Months Age in months Frame Score

33.5 35.5 37.5 39.5 41.6 43.6 45.6 47.7 49.7

33.1 35.1 37.2 39.3 41.3 43.4 45.5 47.5 49.6

34.8 36.8 38.8 40.8 42.9 44.9 46.9 48.9 51.0

34.1 36.2 38.2 40.3 42.3 44.4 46.5 48.5 50.6

36.0 38.0 40.0 42.1 44.1 46.1 48.1 50.1 52.2

35.1 37.1 39.2 41.2 43.3 45.3 47.4 49.4 51.5

37.2 39.2 41.2 43.2 45.2 47.2 49.3 51.3 53.3

36.0 38.0 40.1 42.1 44.1 46.2 48.2 50.2 52.3

38.2 40.2 42.3 44.3 46.3 48.3 50.3 52.3 54.3

36.8 38.9 40.9 42.9 44.9 47.0 49.0 51.0 53.0

39.2 41.2 43.3 45.3 47.3 49.3 51.3 53.3 55.3

37.6 39.6 41.6 43.7 45.7 47.7 49.7 51.7 53.8

40.2 42.2 44.2 46.2 48.2 50.2 52.2 54.2 56.2

38.3 40.3 42.3 44.3 46.4 48.4 50.4 52.4 54.4

41.0 43.0 45.0 47.0 49.0 51.0 53.0 55.0 57.0

39.0 41.0 43.0 45.0 47.0 49.0 51.0 53.0 55.0

41.8 43.8 45.8 47.8 49.8 51.8 53.8 55.8 57.7

39.6 41.6 43.6 45.5 47.5 49.5 51.5 53.5 55.5

42.5 44.5 46.5 48.5 50.4 52.4 54.4 56.4 58.4

40.1 42.1 44.1 46.1 48.0 50.0 52.0 54.0 56.0

43.1 45.1 47.1 49.1 51.1 53.0 55.0 57.0 59.0

40.6 42.6 44.5 46.5 48.5 50.5 52.4 54.4 56.4

43.6 45.6 47.6 49.6 51.6 53.6 55.6 57.5 59.5

41.0 43.0 44.9 46.9 48.9 50.8 52.8 54.8 56.7

44.1 46.1 48.1 50.1 52.0 54.0 56.0 58.0 60.0

41.4 43.3 45.3 47.2 49.2 51.1 53.1 55.1 57.0

44.5 46.5 48.5 50.5 52.4 54.4 56.4 58.4 60.3

41.7 43.6 45.6 47.5 49.5 51.4 53.4 55.3 57.3

44.9 46.8 48.8 50.8 52.7 54.7 56.7 58.7 60.6

41.9 43.9 45.8 47.7 49.7 51.6 53.6 55.5 57.4

45.1 47.1 49.1 51.0 53.0 55.0 56.9 58.9 60.9

42.1 44.1 46.0 47.9 49.8 51.8 53.7 55.6 57.6

45.3 47.3 49.2 51.2 53.2 55.1 57.1 59.1 61.0

42.3 44.2 46.1 48.0 50.0 51.9 53.8 55.7 57.7 GESTATION TABLE/FRAME SCORE CHART 77

BEEF COW PROTOCOLS HEAT DETECTION

HEAT DETECT & TIME AI (TAI)

Select Synch

Select Synch & TAI GnRH

Heat detect and AI day 4 to 10 and TAI all non-responders 72 – 84 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

6 treatment day

GnRH

Heat detect and AI day 7 to 10 and TAI all non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

GnRH

CIDR® 13

Heat detect & AI

COMPARISON OF PROTOCOLS FOR BEEF COWS HEAT DETECTION COST LABOR Select Synch Low Medium/High Select Synch + CIDR® High Medium

CO-Synch + CIDR®

HEAT DETECT & TAI Select Synch

Perform TAI at 60 ± 6 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

GnRH AI

CIDR® treatment day

.. 72 - 84 hr .. 7

treatment day

FIXED-TIME AI (TAI)*

Heat detect & AI

GnRH

PG CIDR®

GnRH

Select Synch + CIDR® & TAI

Select Synch + CIDR®

treatment day

7 Heat detect & AI

treatment day

.. 72 - 84 hr ..

Heat detect & AI

GnRH

.. 60 ± 6 hr .. 7

(TAI non-responders 72-84 hr after PG)

Select Synch + CIDR

(TAI non-responders 72-84 hr after PG)

FIXED-TIME AI (TAI) CO-Synch + CIDR®

(TAI 60 ± 6 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI)

Low

Medium/High

High

Medium

High

Medium

• The times listed for “Fixed-time AI” should be considered as the approximate average time of insemination. This should be based on the number of cows to inseminate, labor, and facilities. GnRH

Cystorelin®, Factrel®, Fertagyl®, OvaCyst® Estrumate®, In-Synch®, Lutalyse®, ProstaMate®, estroPLAN®

Beef Reproduction Task Force

78 SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOLS

BEEF HEIFER PROTOCOLS HEAT DETECT & TIME AI (TAI)

HEAT DETECTION 1 Shot PG PG 0 treatment day

CIDR®-PG

Select Synch + CIDR® & TAI

Heat detect and AI day 7 to 10 and TAI all non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

Heat detect & AI GnRH PG 0

Heat detect & AI

GnRH

PG … 19 d … 14

Heat detect & AI

Perform TAI at 54 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI. GnRH

GnRH

CIDR®

.. 54 ± 2 hr .. 7

treatment day

GnRH AI

… 19 d …

72 ± 2 hr

Perform TAI at 72 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

GnRH ... 9d … 14

MGA®-PG

FIXED-TIME AI (TAI) CO-Synch + CIDR®

(TAI 54 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI)

MGA®-PG

CIDR® Select

(TAI 72 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI)

CIDR® Select

CIDR

(TAI non-responders 72-84 hr after PG)

(TAI 72 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI)

treatment day

GnRH

23 treatment day

PG .. 7d ..

72 ± 2 hr 30

COST Low Medium Low

LABOR High Medium Low/Medium

High

Medium

High

Medium

High

Medium/High

HEAT DETECT & TAI

(TAI non-responders 72-84 hr after PG)

PG 14

HEAT DETECTION 1 Shot PG CIDR®-PG MGA®-PG Select Synch + CIDR®

Perform TAI at 72 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

MGA

treatment day

COMPARISON OF PROTOCOLS FOR BEEF HEIFERS

CO-Synch + CIDR®

MGA®-PG

.. 72 - 84 hr ..

Heat detect & AI

FIXED-TIME AI (TAI)*

… 19 d …

MGA

treatment day

Heat detect and AI day 33 to 36 and TAI all non-responders 72 - 84 hrs after PG with GnRH at TAI.

MGA

treatment day

MGA®-PG & TAI

MGA®-PG

.. 72 - 84 hr ..

Heat detect & AI

treatment day

CIDR®

GnRH

• The times listed for “Fixed-time AI” should be considered as the approximate average time of insemination. This should be based on the number of heifers to inseminate, labor, and facilities. GnRH PG

Cystorelin®, Factrel®, Fertagyl®, OvaCyst® Estrumate®, In-Synch®, Lutalyse®, ProstaMate®, estroPLAN®

Beef Reproduction Task Force

SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOLS 79

Genex Beef Quest Program Chad Ellingson, Beef Sire Procurement Manager, Genex Cooperative, Inc.

op-end genetics are worth more money now than ever before. We have witnessed some backing off of cattle prices as an industry and, at the same time, we have found there to be a larger spread between commodity cattle and cattle that have a strong genetic history. What will this mean for the future of the cattle industry? Are we in for a large change? If we review the past few years, it has been quite simple to turn a profit in the cattle business. Now that we are witnessing higher feed costs, the margin of profit is quickly tightening. This has sent a signal to all segments of the industry that we will need cattle that not only will hang a high-quality carcass on the rail, but one that will do it more efficiently with less days on feed. At Genex we started to confront the efficiency factor aggressively two years ago. At that point, we could see that in order for North America to be competitive in the world marketplace, we would need to discover what genetics could perform in the most efficient manner to make our high-quality beef cost efficient. We entered into a research project with the University of Illinois to efficiency-test large progeny groups out of some of our heaviest used Simmental and Angus sires. We are now in our second year of the project with cattle on feed

being tested for efficiency, with another group of calves in-uterine to be born and tested this year. To our knowledge, this will be the largest and most extensive efficiency project that has taken place in the United States. Since our initial agreement with the University of Illinois, the American Angus Association and the American Simmental Association have also entered into efficiency testing projects at the U of I. We feel that our sire lineup will thrive in the efficiency arena. Genex has always made sure that the genetics that we procured possess the individual performance and visual phenotype that allow them to be the easy-conversion type. Efficiency in the feedlot is not our only concern. We are striving to ensure our sires have the capability to produce daughters that will maintain themselves on limited feed resources. We know that a working cow needs to be considered part of a factory at the ranching level, where she is expected to produce high outputs while working on minimum wage. Currently, we have two large commercial test herds recording daughter low input adaptability and longevity. We are confident that this added phase of efficiency analysis in our sampling program will allow us to provide sires that will ensure our customers can turn a higher profit in every phase of the industry.

A.I. Training Opportunities

Genex is your source for A.I. training and reproductive consulting. Genex holds several A.I. schools throughout the year along with customized programs. For a complete listing of A.I. training school dates visit www.crinet.com/aitrain.htm For more information on A.I. schools or programs in your area, contact: Genex Headquarters California & Arizona Idaho, Utah & Nevada Minnesota Montana Nebraska & South Dakota New York New England States Ohio, Indiana, Michigan Pennsylvania Southeastern States Southwestern States Washington & Oregon Western Canada

Sarah Thorson Tami Tollenaar Ed King Lloyd Friske Dwain Hould Bill Keesecker Jim Bayne Bill Rauf Pat Goheen Doug Speicher Pat Garrett Kevin Boyle Joe Leeper Richard Carlson

80 BEEF QUEST PROGRAM/A.I. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

715-526-7542 sthorson@crinet.com 916-684-5523 ttollenaar@crinet.com 208-280-3627 jeking@crinet.com 952-492-3827 lfriske@crinet.com 406-321-4517 dhould@crinet.com 785-410-6117 bkeesecker@crinet.com 315-578-2906 jbayne@crinet.com 518-966-8332 brauf@crinet.com 810-376-3895 pgoheen@crinet.com 717-533-0257 dspeicher@crinet.com 931-456-6417 pgarrett@crinet.com 405-386-6179 kboyle@crinet.com 541-926-8793 jleeper@crinet.com 306-625-3788 rcarlson@genexcanada.com

Quest

The

for Genetic Excellence!

Genex Quest Program

The Genex Quest Program is designed to collect performance and carcass data on Genex young sires from nationwide sources representing various types of operations. Quest enables cow-calf producers the chance to build new marketing avenues and get involved with more steps of the beef industry. Become a part of proving tomorrow’s genetics today!

How do I become a Genex Quest herd?

1AN1121

Band XL

page 22

Commercial Herds (Charolais, Red Angus, and Simmental)

1) Incentives are paid for performance and carcass data reported on Quest sires. 2) A minimum of 150 head must be A.I.’ed in program each year.

Registered Herds (All Breeds)

1HP0820

First Class

1AR0910

Capital

1) Incentives are paid for performance information on Quest progeny reported to the breed association. 2) Incentives are paid for Quest progeny’s ultrasound data reported to the breed association. (Genex Quest Angus sires will be genetically evaluated only with Ultrasound.) 3) A minimum of 30 head must be A.I.’ed in program each year. Contact your local Genex representative for an enrollment form and a list of current Quest sires.

1SM0094

In Dew Time

page 47

page 41

BEEF QUEST PROGRAM 81

Web site Directory Cooperative Resources International

www.crinet.com

Genex Cooperative, Inc.

genex.crinet.com

Central Livestock Association

cla.crinet.com

AgSource Cooperative Services

agsource.crinet.com

Industry Partners Beef Improvement Federation Cooperative Beef $olutions Cow Sense Herd Management Software Decatur County Feedyard MicroBeef Technologies National Cattlemens Beef Associations

www.beefimprovement.org

For More information on Genex Sires

For more information on our complete line of sires visit our Web site at genex.crinet.com or contact Brad Johnson at 800-927-2855. For e-mail inquiries, please send to bjohnson@crinet.com.

To Order Genex Beef Semen

1) Contact your local Genex representative www.cooperativebeefsolutions.com 2) If you do not know your local representative, please contact www.cowsense.com 800-927-2855 for more information 3) In Canada: Genex Canada Order Direct www.decaturfeedyard.com 888-354-4622 or plasby@genexcanada.com

www.microbeef.com www.beef.org

Breed Associations American Angus Association

www.angus.org

American Brahman Breeders Association

www.brahman.org

American Gelbvieh Association

www.gelbvieh.org

American Hereford Association

www.hereford.org

American Maine Anjou Association

www.maine-anjou.org

American Red Angus Association

www.redangus.org

American Shorthorn Association

www.shorthorn.org

American Simmental Association

www.simmental.org

To Order A.I. Certificates

In the United States: Contact Jan Ebert at 715-526-7528 or 800-927-2855. For e-mail inquiries, please send to jebert@crinet.com

In Canada: Contact Patty Lasby at 888-354-4622 or plasby@genexcanada.com

American-International Charolais Association www.charolaisusa.com Beefmaster Breeders United

www.beefmasters.org

Canadian Angus Association

www.cdnangus.ca

Canadian Charolais Association

www.charolais.com

Canadian Hereford Association

www.hereford.ca

Canadian Simmental Association

www.simmental.com

Canadian Gelbvieh Association

www.gelbvieh.ca

International Brangus Breeders Association

www.int-brangus.org

International Texas Longhorn Association

www.itla.com

North American Limousin Association

www.nalf.org

For Photo Requests

If you would like an e-mail copy of a bull photo or to submit progeny photos, contact Lindsay Johnson at 715-526-7631 or e-mail ljohnson@crinet.com.

The National Association of Animal Breeders, Beef Committee, recommends the sire, dam and progeny photos used in advertising and promotion should represent the true image of the animal. The photo should only be enhanced by removal of the halter, nose ring or manure. Computer alteration of the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conformation is unacceptable. Disclaimer: Cooperative Resources International, their member cooperatives agents or employees, cannot and do not guarantee the conception rate, quality or productivity to be obtained in connection with the use of their products or recommended techniques. THEY MAKE NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCTS AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. In the unlikely event that any of the products shall be proven to be defective, damages resulting from their use shall be limited to their purchase price.

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Code

Name

Cert Pg.

ANGUS 1AN1106 1AN1078 1AN0791 1AN1018 1AN1121 1AN1084 1AN1043 1AN1070 1AN1075 1AN1107 100AN9550 1AN1090 1AN1098 1AN1099 1AN1074 1AN1104 1AN1044 1AN1028 1AN1113 1AN1100 1AN1022 1AN1109 1AN1094 1AN1050 1AN1101 1AN1092 1AN1122 1AN1105 1AN1119 1AN1000 1AN1030 1AN1071 1AN1089 1AN1095

349M Admiral Alliance 6595 Bando 9074 Band XL Beef Maker Bennett Total Bluegrass Blue Moon Brushpopper California Traveler Centennial Day Ahead Density Exaltation Extra 4X13 Final Answer Foreman Future Investment Game Day Grand Design Gridiron Index Kruggerand 410H Landmark Leader Marathon Matrix Net Worth New Day New Frontier Newsline Oak Hollow Objective 3J15

$18 $18 $20 $16 $18 $20 $18 $18 $20 $16 $20 $18 $18 $20 $15 $15 $18 $25 $18 $15 $18 $18 $18 $16 $16 $18 $40 $20 $25 $35 $10 $18 $14 $20

$35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $40 $35 $35 $40 $35 $30 $35 $35 $35 $40 $35 $35 $40 $35 $35 $40 $40 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35

17 24 12 19 22 27 13 16 17 10 18 29 22 4 21 21 11 28 26 22 16 9 23 31 28 31 6 7 5 4 18 29 18 15

Code

Name

Cert Pg. Code

1AN1112 1AN1115 1AN1120 1AN1005 1AN1111 1AN1077 1AN1087 1AN1117 1AN1118 1AN1064 1AN1103 1AN1116 1AN1108 1AN1110 1AN1079 1AN1102 1AN1123

Regulator Rito 4S5 Rito Revolution Sentry Sitz Insight Special Design Strut Thunder Timberwolf Traveler 004 Up the Limit Upward Vigilance W109 Warwick Whitman Windy 702

$20 $18 $20 $15 $18 $20 $20 $25 $16 $40 $15 $18 $16 $20 $20 $18 $20

$35 $35 $35 $40 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35

14 12 15 20 23 27 24 8 20 3 28 8 20 26 26 14 25

Name

Cert Pg.

SIMMENTAL

1SM0095 600Unique $20 1SM0481 Above Par $20 1SM0066 Bodybuilder $18 1SM0096 Crockett $30 1SM0097 Gunner $25 1SM0081 Hummer $30 1SM0093 Hummer H3 $15 1SM0094 In Dew Time $25 1SM0051 Lucky Break $25 1SM0059 Lucky Dice $25 1SM0090 Mo Better $20 1SM0092 Pathfinder $25 1SM0061 Powerline $25 114SM0552 Red Shocker $25 1SM0086 Remington $20 “Red Label” 1SM0098 Shear Force $18 RED ANGUS 1SM0080 Starquest $18 1AR0908 Advance $15 $30 38 1SM0091 Trademark $25 1AR0885 All Beef $15 $35 40 1SM0087 Winchester $20 1AR0907 Big Sky $25 $40 38 1AR0871 Buster $14 $30 40 SIMMENTAL COMPOSITE $18 1AR0902 Canyon 2222 $16 $35 43 1SM0084 Lucky Charm 1AR0910 Capital $16 $35 41 CHAROLAIS 1AR0878 Chateau $20 $40 39 1CH0942 First Edition $20 1AR0900 Doc Holliday $18 $35 43 1CH0947 LT Bluegrass $25 1AR0909 Javelin $25 $35 36 1CH0946 Nobleman $25 90AR2308 Lancer $20 N/A 42 1CH0945 No Doubt $18 1AR0896 Major League $25 $40 37 1CH0935 Prime Cut $25 1AR0887 Make My Day $18 $30 42 1CH0944 Western Spur $20 1AR0904 Mission Statement $20 $30 36 1AR0897 Paradox $12 $30 42 HEREFORD $15 1AR0906 Super Vision $20 $35 39 1HP0813 Cowmaker 1HP0810 JJJ Victor $14 1AR0893 Vacation $20 $25 41 1HP0816 Legend $20 1HP0818 Ozzie $20 1HP0819 SCHU-LAR 5N $25 1HH0105 Lad $15

54 46 52 55 55 48 46 47 50 50 49 52 25 54 53 51 52 49 53 51 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35 $35

59 57 58 59 58 57

$50 $50 $40 $40 $40 $40

62 62 61 63 63 60

Genex Beef Volume Special Retail Price

$50.00 $40.00 $35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $20.00 $18.00 $16.00 $15.00 $14.00 $13.00 $12.00 $10.00

50+ Straws

$45.00

$36.00

$31.50

$27.00

$22.50

$18.00

$16.20

$14.40

$13.50

$12.60

$11.70

$10.80

$9.00

100+ Straws $42.50

$34.00

$29.75

$25.50

$21.25

$17.00

$15.30

$13.60

$12.75

$11.90

$11.05

$10.20

$8.50

200+ Straws $40.00

$32.00

$28.00

$24.00

$20.00

$16.00

$14.40

$12.80

$12.00

$11.20

$10.40

$9.60

$8.00

300+ Straws $37.50

$30.00

$26.25

$22.50

$18.00

$15.00

$13.50

$12.00

$11.25

$10.50

$9.75

$9.00

$7.50

Bulls can be combined for the Volume Special. Bulls may be excluded from this Volume Special and be Special Order Only due to short supply, however, units purchased on Special Order bulls will be considered as part of the straw total. Some short supply bulls may be placed on the back order list. Customers will receive priority by date of order. Priority does not guarantee delivery or price. Prices are subject to change.

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Mission Statement

Provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative. ÂŠ2007 CRI

Genex Cooperative, Inc. 100 MBC Drive, P. O. Box 469 Shawano, WI 54166 Toll-Free: 888.333.1783 Toll-Free: 800.927.2855 CAN: 888.354.4622

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