2025 PRIVATE TREATY
BULL SALE Private treaty for your convenience and a better shopping experience.
Welcome
Copper-T Ranch is a purebred Polled Hereford operation, located on the north shore of Fraser Lake. We annually sell two year old bulls, replacement heifers, feeder animals and 4H/Junior show prospects. We take great pride in developing seedstock, and believe in focusing on conformation, performance and functionality. We are our own toughest critics and hold our herd, and sale bulls, to high culling standards. Our high cull rates ensure that any bull we sell, is from a strong family and is of the quality we would be proud to walk ourselves! This is one of the reasons why we only sell 2 year old bulls, as it allows us to create a fully developed, strong and predictable product that is ready to go straight to work.
Sale Format
This is a private-treaty sale with a “First choice” silent bid-off!
Bulls are available for viewing at the Ranch by appointment.
After January 1st the pen is “Open for Sale” we will be accepting offers, in-person, by phone, or email.
To partake in the “First choice” silent bid-off, ALL offers must be submitted by January 6th.
Each animal is assigned a price. If multiple parties place an offer on an animal, those parties will be contacted and a silent bidding process will commence between the interested parties in $250 increments, the animal will then be sold to the highest offer.
On January 7th, bulls with offers will be dealt with in order from most action to least.
Unsuccessful bidders will thus have the opportunity to place an offer on any remaining bulls at that point if they choose.
After January 6th all remaining bulls will sell privately in a “First come, first served” basis.
If you want the opportunity to have “FIRST CHOICE” contact us by January 6th!
Sale Terms & Conditions:
Payment: 50% holding deposit at time of selection is required and remaining 50% before animal leaves Copper-T Ranch. Sale price is all inclusive, there will be no extra charges for wintering, registration transfers, semen testing, or any medication given while in our possession. All animals are selling under the terms and conditions of the Canadian Hereford Association; all animals are registered and will be transferred upon completion of payment.
Guarantee:
All Bulls are sold with a breeding and soundness guarantee. If your selected bull gets injured or fails semen or soundness evaluation before leaving Copper-T a full return of your deposit is refunded or transferred to an available bull of your choice. Bulls have been semen tested and evaluated by a certified veterinarian in November 2024. Should something happen to your purchase during the first breeding season, we will work with you to ensure your cows get bred!
Wintering:
All bulls are able to remain at Copper-T Ranch for continued development and winter feeding free of charge until April 1, 2024. All bulls must be picked up by April 1st, 2024. Insurance is highly recommended, but all risk will remain with Copper-T Ranch until April 1st.
Directions: Copper-T Ranch – 8212 Stella Road: From Highway 16, turn on to Stella Road (a hard right before the Esso Station on the Stellat’en Reserve). The Ranch Yard is located only 4 km down Stella Road on the left hand side. Look for the big red buildings!
Delivery: We offer free delivery of your purchase(s) within 200 km of Fraser Lake, BC. For buyers who live farther away or out of province we will do our best to personally provide or work with you to arrange cost effective transport and ensure your bull arrives safely and in a timely manner. Please contact us directly if you would like to discuss shipping options.
# 6L
COPPER-T G442 GENERAL LEE 6L *Heifer Approved*
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET KCF BENNETT HOMEWARD C776 KCF MISS 22S Z301 ET Mat. Grandsire: TLELL R117 BENNETT ET 3B
Sire:
Identification Reg #: C03106838
KCF BENNETT APPOMATTOX G442
Tattoo: TTH 6L
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET KCF MISS TRUST C132 KCF MISS REVOLUTION X374
Dam:
Birth Date: Mar. 12/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 TLELL R117 BENNETT ET 3B TLELL 8N RAGAMUFFIN 22R COPPER-T 3B LADY ELIZA 27E
Birth Weight: 84 lbs Adj. WW: 688 lbs Adj. YW: 1076 lbs
GH ADAMS MATCH POINT ET 602U BCD 323S LADY 224Z BCD 216M LADY 459P
Dec. 20, 2024: 1700 lbs November Scrotal: 38 cm
Dam: COPPER-T 3B LADY ELIZA 27E
Frame: 5.0 Excellent dual purpose bull, use him on your cows or heifers and maintain both calving ease and growth throughout your herd. Stout, square, deep and very easy fleshing. Use this bull to add carcass and consistency to your future females and to add shape and power to your feeder steers. Comes from a solid producing cow family with proven performance and longevity. This bull is a 1/2 brother to sale bull 19L and 23L.
Sire: KCF BENNETT APPOMATTOX G442 C.E. B.W. W.W. Y.W. EPD +6.5 +1.9 +59.0 +91.0 Acc.
.17
.37
.26
.26
Dam WT: 1680 lbs (7 YO.)
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 0% / 10% Scrotal: 100% Neck: Red
Tested: DBF
Milk
T.M. M.C.E. S.C.
C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S.
+31.0 .15
+60.5 -
+90.6 .19
+0.1 .16
+1.1 .19
MPI
FMI
+16.0 +1.4 +1.5 +128.6 +150.5 .16 .24 .24 .16 .10
RFI -
PWG
Fat
REA MARB C.W.
+32.0 +0.002 +0.47 .26 .03 .03
+0.21 +79.4 .03 .03
# 19L
COPPER-T G442 LIEUTENANT 19L *Heifer Approved*
NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET KCF BENNETT HOMEWARD C776 KCF MISS 22S Z301 ET Mat. Granddam: BRILLIANT GOLD 49B
Sire:
Identification Reg #: C03106981
KCF BENNETT APPOMATTOX G442
Tattoo: TTH 19L
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET KCF MISS TRUST C132 KCF MISS REVOLUTION X374
Dam:
Birth Date: Mar. 20/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
CHSF 10Y HARLEY 16B CHSF 16B WOODFORD 1D CHSF 49X LADY WOODFORD 23A COPPER-T 1D 49B JEWEL 33J
Birth Weight: 76 lbs Adj. WW: 715 lbs Adj. YW: 1068 lbs
TLELL 28M NINGA 2W COPPER-T 2W BRILLIANT GOLD 49B COPPER-T NEU WHITE GOLD 11W
Dec. 20, 2024: 1470 lbs November Scrotal: 38 cm
Dam: COPPER-T 1D 49B JEWEL 33J
Frame: 4.5 Heifer bull by definition! This bull is meant to run on your heifer pen for years to come. Low birth weight, high calving ease, long spine smooth front end all with a moderate frame that will not quickly outsize your heifer program. This bull should set you up for easy calving while leaving you daughters with excellent conformation and the type of udders we all are looking for.
Sire: KCF BENNETT APPOMATTOX G442 C.E. B.W. W.W. Y.W. EPD +5.8 +2.2 +59.9 +97.6 Acc.
.19
.38
.29
.31
Dam WT: 1438 lbs (3 YO.)
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 20% / 80% Scrotal: 60% Neck: Red
Tested: DBC
Milk
T.M. M.C.E. S.C.
C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S.
+27.0 .14
+56.8 -
+96.2 .18
+2.1 .17
+1.2 .30
MPI
FMI
+14.1 +1.5 +1.5 +121.6 +161.5 .15 .22 .23 .15 .12
RFI -
PWG
Fat
REA MARB C.W.
+38.1 +0.022 +0.51 .29 .03 .03
+0.18 .03
+77.4 .03
# 22L
COPPER-T 38G 29H LONGRANGE 22L CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z TLELL 200Z DRIFTER 6D PCL SAMMI 425X 66A Dam: COPPER-T A191 HIGH-CLASS 29H
Identification Reg #: C03106982
Sire: COPPER-T 6D 17D GOALKEEPER 38G COPPER-T ANSWER TO THE DUDE 8A COPPER-T 8A 20X DAYLILY 17D COPPER-T 171N XOTICA LILY 20X
Dam:
Tattoo: TTH 22L Birth Date: Mar. 23/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
K&B SENTINEL 0042X SHF ALL STAR 42X A191 SHF MISS M326 T08 ET COPPER-T A191 HIGH-CLASS 29H
Birth Weight: 88 lbs Adj. WW: 659 lbs
TLELL 28M NINGA 2W COPPER-T 2W 5U CHIT-CHAT 62C COPPER-T SCORCH'S UNIQUE 5U Granddam: COPPER-T 2W 5U CHIT-CHAT 62C
Adj. YW: 1022 lbs
Dec. 20, 2024: 1547 lbs November Scrotal: 39 cm Frame: 5.0
Female Maker! This bull has textbook conformation and excellent feet under him. He is from a great All Star A191 daughter. He is square and correct and has a calving ease feminine front end on him. With an outcross pedigree this bull would work well producing females for a seedstock or commercial operation.
Dam WT: 1650 lbs (4 YO.)
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 100% / 90% Scrotal: 100% Neck: Small Feather
Sire: COPPER-T 6D 17D GOALKEEPER 38G EPD Acc.
Tested:
C.E. B.W. W.W.
Y.W.
Milk
T.M. M.C.E. S.C.
C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S.
+6.2 .36
+96.0 .29
+28.3 .13
+56.2 -
+114.3 .17
-3.8 .15
+55.7 .28
-1.2 .14
+1.0 .29
MPI
FMI
+17.4 +1.2 +1.1 +114.1 +147.3 .14 .21 .21 .14 .11
RFI -
PWG
Fat
REA MARB C.W.
+40.3 -0.008 +0.49 .28 .03 .03
+0.16 +64.0 .03 .03
# 23L
COPPER-T G442 BIG LEAGUER 23L NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET KCF BENNETT HOMEWARD C776 KCF MISS 22S Z301 ET
Sire:
Dam: COPPER-T 3B 51B DAWN 70D
Identification Reg #: C03106983
KCF BENNETT APPOMATTOX G442
Tattoo: TTH 23L
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET KCF MISS TRUST C132 KCF MISS REVOLUTION X374
Dam:
Birth Date: Mar. 23/23
H/P: Homozygous Polled
Performance
SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 TLELL R117 BENNETT ET 3B TLELL 8N RAGAMUFFIN 22R COPPER-T 3B 51B DAWN 70D
Birth Weight: 98 lbs Adj. WW: 799 lbs Adj. YW: 1293 lbs
TLELL 42S SUPER DUDE 20W COPPER-T 20W BREAK OF DAY 51B COPPER-T NEUTRON'S SUNRISE 40S
Dec. 20, 2024: 1888 lbs November Scrotal: 40 cm
Granddam: COPPER-T 20W BREAK OF DAY 51B
Frame: 6.5 Maternal and performance power in one package! This bull has powerhouse females behind him, the type of cows that can handle the worse weather conditions and still maintain themselves and bring in a top end calf at weaning time. Udders, disposition and maternal instinct in this cow family is second to none. 23L is long spined and deep through the ribs; he moves out well and will travel your range with ease. With a weaning weight of just shy of 800lbs this bull is a true testament to our grass performance genetics. He will increase your herd’s profitability!
Sire: KCF BENNETT APPOMATTOX G442
.29
.49
.43
.44
.24
-
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 100% / 30% Scrotal: 100% Neck: Feather
Tested: Homozygous Polled DLF HYF IEF MSUDF DBF
C.E. B.W. W.W. Y.W. Milk T.M. M.C.E. S.C. EPD +1.1 +3.7 +64.6 +106.7 +37.3 +69.6 +0.7 +0.5 Acc.
Dam WT: 1840 lbs (8 YO.)
.28
.40
C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S. +83.0 .27
MPI
FMI
+19.2 +1.5 +1.5 +138.8 +143.5 .28 .38 .40 .28 .20
RFI -
PWG
Fat
REA MARB C.W.
+42.1 +0.022 +0.28 .43 .10 .10
+0.25 .10
+77.3 .10
# 35L
COPPER-T 17H 224Z LANDLORD 35L *Heifer Approved*
SCHU-LAR ON TARGET 22S KCF BENNETT STRATEGY Z303 ET KCF MISS REVOLUTION X338 ET
Identification Reg #: C03119633
Sire: COPPER-T Z303 68E HERO 17H
Dam: BCD 323S LADY 224Z
Tattoo: TTH 35L
TLELL R117 BENNETT ET 3B COPPER-T 3B 19A ECHINACEA 68E COPPER-T 20W 19W ALYSSUM 19A
Dam:
Birth Date: Mar. 29/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
GOLDEN-OAK 4J MAXIUM 28M GH ADAMS MATCH POINT ET 602U GH PEARL'S PASSION ET 29P BCD 323S LADY 224Z
Birth Weight: 75 lbs Adj. WW: 697 lbs Adj. YW: 1074 lbs
BCD 82H MERCEDES 216M BCD 216M LADY 459P BCD 6F LADY 141L
Jan. 3, 2024: 1506 lbs November Scrotal: 38 cm
Pat. Granddam: ECHINACEA 68E This bull will fit a commercial operation well that has solid hided heifers and wants calves with a white face advantage. This bull, with a 75lb birth weight and very high calving ease EPD, will cover all your heifer pen needs and will not sacrifice weaning weights or your pay check!
Frame: 5.0 Dam WT: 1422 lbs (12 YO.)
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 0% / 0% Scrotal: 100% Neck: Small Feather
Sire: COPPER-T Z303 68E HERO 17H C.E. B.W. W.W. Y.W. EPD +9.4 +1.2 +53.8 +87.7 Acc.
.16
.35
.27
.29
Tested:
Milk
T.M. M.C.E. S.C.
C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S.
+25.3 .14
+52.2 -
+103.9 .17
+8.7 .15
+1.4 .27
+8.5 .15
MPI
FMI
+1.1 +1.0 +109.8 +166.2 .21 .21 .15 .11
RFI -
PWG
Fat
REA MARB C.W.
+33.9 +0.012 +0.45 .27 .03 .03
+0.25 +74.6 .03 .03
# 47L
COPPER-T 69E 37E LANCE CPL 47L *Heifer Approved*
KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 RST X51 REVOLUTION 4102 RST MS 1030 TOP SECRET 5128
Sire:
Dam: COPPER-T 24Z 3Y ELENA 37E
Identification Reg #: C03112035
HILLS-GALORE 4102 GUNNER 69E
Tattoo: TTH 47L
HILLS-GALORE TIMBERLINE 44T HILLS-GALORE 71X GLENA 27A HILLS-GALORE 24P QUEEN TEN 71X
Dam:
Birth Date: Apr. 1/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
RVP STAR 533P CAN-AM ET 57U TLELL 57U ZOOKEEPER 24Z TLELL 46B RED JADE 16L COPPER-T 24Z 3Y ELENA 37E
Birth Weight: 80 lbs Adj. WW: 609 lbs Adj. YW: 1003 lbs
REMITALL TARSANDS 17T COPPER-T 17T 26R YOU GOT IT 3Y COPPER-T LIONHEART'S REVA 26R
Jan. 3, 2024: 1496 lbs November Scrotal: 37 cm
Mat. Granddam: YOU GOT IT 3Y
Frame: 5.0 This dark, dark red bull is sure to turn heads! Birth weight of 80lbs this bull would work well in a smaller herd needing a bull to cover both cows and heifers. The cow family behind this bull has been very solid and has been in our program for 22 years. 47L has good feet under him with ample heel. He is moderate framed and has a quiet disposition.
Sire: HILLS-GALORE 4102 GUNNER 69E C.E. B.W. W.W. Y.W. EPD +0.8 +2.9 +46.6 +79.6 Acc.
.14
.36
.27
.29
Dam WT: 1600 lbs (7 YO.)
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 0% / 50% Scrotal: 0% Neck: Small Feather
Tested:
Milk
T.M. M.C.E. S.C.
C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S.
+17.6
+40.9
+1.3
+0.8
+97.3
.15
-
.14
.27
.16
MPI
FMI
+13.5 +1.4 +1.3 +102.7 +116.7 .13
.22
.22
.13
.11
RFI -
PWG
Fat
REA MARB C.W.
+33.0 +0.032 +0.39 .27
.03
.03
+0.16
+63.5
.03
.03
# 55L
COPPER-T 69E 6F LASER 55L KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 RST X51 REVOLUTION 4102 RST MS 1030 TOP SECRET 5128 Dam: COPPER-T 6D FLASHY DOLL 6F
Sire:
Identification Reg #: C03112036
HILLS-GALORE 4102 GUNNER 69E
Tattoo: TTH 55L
HILLS-GALORE TIMBERLINE 44T HILLS-GALORE 71X GLENA 27A HILLS-GALORE 24P QUEEN TEN 71X
Dam:
Birth Date: Apr. 5/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z TLELL 200Z DRIFTER 6D PCL SAMMI 425X 66A COPPER-T 6D FLASHY DOLL 6F
Birth Weight: 96 lbs Adj. WW: 758 lbs
COPPER-T 171N 36P X-FILE 42X COPPER-T 42X YELLOW DOLL 41D COPPER-T 2N 1J WATERMELON 50W Mat. Grandsire: TLELL 200Z DRIFTER 6D
Adj. YW: 1097 lbs
Dec. 20, 2024: 1648 lbs November Scrotal: 41 cm Frame: 5.5
Looking to add carcass? This 69E son would be a great option. 55L should also add depth, thickness and pounds without adding extreme frame. Good foot and scrotal development. This bull travels well and would work well on range.
Dam WT: 1570 lbs (6 YO.)
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 0% / 0% Scrotal: 90% Neck: Feather
Sire: HILLS-GALORE 4102 GUNNER 69E EPD Acc.
Tested:
C.E. B.W. W.W.
Y.W.
Milk
T.M. M.C.E. S.C.
C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S.
+4.7 .36
+97.4 .29
+25.4 .12
+57.4 -
+92.2 .15
-2.1 .13
+63.9 .27
0.0 .13
+1.0 .27
MPI
FMI
+14.4 +1.0 +1.1 +108.1 +111.9 .12 .20 .20 .12 .11
RFI -
PWG
Fat
REA MARB C.W.
+33.5 +0.012 +0.52 .27 .03 .03
+0.13 +72.0 .03 .03
# 67L
COPPER-T 17H 33G LEGACY 67L SCHU-LAR ON TARGET 22S KCF BENNETT STRATEGY Z303 ET KCF MISS REVOLUTION X338 ET
Identification Reg #: C03106986
Sire: COPPER-T Z303 68E HERO 17H
Dam: COPPER-T 6D 64D GIFT 33G
Tattoo: TTH 67L
TLELL R117 BENNETT ET 3B COPPER-T 3B 19A ECHINACEA 68E COPPER-T 20W 19W ALYSSUM 19A
Dam:
Birth Date: Apr. 14/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z TLELL 200Z DRIFTER 6D PCL SAMMI 425X 66A COPPER-T 6D 64D GIFT 33G
Birth Weight: 92 lbs Adj. WW: 777 lbs Adj. YW: 1257 lbs
COPPER-T 64W ATSUI NINJA 26A COPPER-T 26A 18X DESIRE 64D COPPER-T 27T 43P XEMPLAR 18X
Dec. 20, 2024: 1813 lbs November Scrotal: 41 cm
Mat. Granddam: COPPER-T 26A 18X DESIRE 64D
Frame: 6.0 A personal favorite! This bull is the size and style we strive for. Very long spined and free moving, out of our great 17H bull that sold to Circle Bar Farm in AB. He has a proud Herd sire appearance to him and a very easygoing disposition. This bull would do well in a seedstock operation with his unique pedigree. Big foot, correct legs and ideal pigmentation while maintaining classic markings. Strong female family line that traces back on our ranch for 27 years, great udders, performance and longevity. You can confidently build a herd around this bull!
Sire: COPPER-T Z303 68E HERO 17H
.14
.35
.26
.28
.13
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 100% / 90% Scrotal: 100% Neck: Feather
Tested:
C.E. B.W. W.W. Y.W. Milk T.M. M.C.E. S.C. C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S. MPI FMI RFI EPD +1.0 +4.4 +69.6 +123.1 +30.2 +65.0 +4.5 +2.1 +121.2 +13.6 +1.1 +1.1 +119.6 +191.1 Acc.
Dam WT: 1578 lbs (5 YO.)
-
.13
.27
.17
.13
.20
.21
.13
.11
-
PWG Fat REA MARB C.W. +53.5 -0.008 +0.53 +0.15 +74.6 .26
.03
.03
.03
.03
# 72L
COPPER-T 17H 56G LONESTAR 72L SCHU-LAR ON TARGET 22S KCF BENNETT STRATEGY Z303 ET KCF MISS REVOLUTION X338 ET Dam: COPPER-T 6D 68C GLOSSETTE 56G
Identification Reg #: C03106987
Sire: COPPER-T Z303 68E HERO 17H
Tattoo: TTH 72L
TLELL R117 BENNETT ET 3B COPPER-T 3B 19A ECHINACEA 68E COPPER-T 20W 19W ALYSSUM 19A
Dam:
Birth Date: May. 5/23
H/P: Polled
Performance
CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z TLELL 200Z DRIFTER 6D PCL SAMMI 425X 66A COPPER-T 6D 68C GLOSSETTE 56G
Birth Weight: 86 lbs Adj. WW: 769 lbs Adj. YW: 1191 lbs
TLELL 42S SUPER DUDE 20W COPPER-T 20W 23X CARAMILK 68C COPPER-T 27T XTRA CARE 23X
Dec. 20, 2024: 1628 lbs November Scrotal: 42 cm
Pat. Granddam: ECHINACEA 68E
Frame: 5.0 If you’re looking for short marked predictability this bull is it. He comes from generations of red necked, heavy pigmented Herefords. 72L is Red to the ground with big goggle eyes that make him stand out. For being a May born bull 72L had impressive growth as a calf weaning with a 205d wt of 769lbs. He is deep in the flank and square throughout. His style will easily fit into any seedstock or commercial operation.
Sire: COPPER-T Z303 68E HERO 17H
Dam WT: 1540 lbs (5 YO.)
Pigment EYES: (L/R): 100% / 100% Scrotal: 100% Neck: Red
Tested:
C.E. B.W. W.W. Y.W. Milk T.M. M.C.E. S.C. C.W. S.C.F. U.S. T.S. MPI FMI RFI EPD +5.6 +2.4 +63.5 +109.2 +29.9 +61.7 +7.6 +2.0 +102.1 +14.0 +1.0 +1.1 +131.5 +187.5 Acc. .14 .36 .27 .29 .13 .14 .28 .17 .14 .21 .21 .14 .11 -
PWG Fat REA MARB C.W. +45.7 +0.002 +0.49 +0.21 +73.4 .27 .03 .03 .03 .03
Cattle with Health Benefits: Our calves are not raised on creep supplements. Their weaning weights are a direct reflection of
their genetic merits performing on their dam’s milk and natural pasture forages. Our sale bulls are run on native pasture as yearlings then developed on a steady, balanced, forage based ration, with the
condition, health and longevity of the animal being our top priority. We are committed members of the Verified Beef Production Plus program and have been for close to twenty years. All our animals are vaccinated with: Express FP 5-VL5 and Fermicon 7/
somnugen, and are treated topically with pour-on. Sale bulls are also vaccinated against Foot rot (Fusoguard) and Pinkeye (Maxiguard) to give them added protection during their first working season. All bulls receive a semen test by a veterinarian before leaving our ranch and you will receive a copy of the semen certificate along with a health record showing the animal’s full health history upon purchase.
Cattle with Proven Pedigrees and Statistics: Copper-T Ranch reports complete and accurate animal performance data to the Canadian Hereford Association and in doing so we have been recognized as a 7 star breeder. To achieve and maintain this status we send in data from all our registered cattle. Data includes: birth weights, calving ease, weaning and yearling weights, scrotal size, cow weights, teat, udder and body condition scores. For our own knowledge we also collect weights throughout the year so we can closely monitor our young stock’s Average Daily Gain data. We are pleased to share all of our performance information with you on request. Testing for genetic abnormalities, GE EPD profiling and horn/polled gene testing can be tested for on any of these bull, please contact us for more information.
Contact us today!
Trevor & Janice Tapp Home: 250-699-6466
Bill Lloyd & Jamie Richardson Cell: 250-699-1342 Bill Cell: 250-699-1406 Jamie
coppertranch@outlook.com For more information on our sale animals please call or go to:
www.coppertranch.com
Do we sell yearling bulls? We decided long ago that we wanted to strictly sell 2 year old bulls as we felt they are a more developed, predictable product and cattleman appreciate the added benefits . You cannot create good 2 year old bulls if you have sold all your best as yearlings! So no, we do not sell bull calves or yearling bulls! Our bulls go through a strict culling process, not all bulls we raise make it to the sale pen. Our herd consists of around 90 mother cows. At time of birth we castrate any male calves over 100lbs as well as any that are born from females with characteristic flaws. The bull calves that carry forward need to perform well on grass! We take a “turn out” weight in June and calculate ADG at weaning in October. All bull calves must meet our growth standard at weaning time; if they do not meet our growth expectations they are castrated. Weaned bull calves are then put into a pen setting for a 180 day feeding period, they are weighed and measured monthly. They are developed on a forage based diet with a custom bull development ration fed at less then 1% of body weight. At the end of the feeding period another culling day happens to weed out any bulls that did not gain efficiently in a pen setting, as well as any that do not meet yearling scrotal requirements or that came forward with disposition or conformation issues over the winter. We then, turn our yearling bulls out on pasture in May. We make them travel! We put their feet and joints to the test! They play, they buck, they run, they pace the fences! A full evaluation of these long yearling bulls takes place in October: how did they gain on grass over the summer? Feet? Scrotal? Joints? Temperament? Workability? At this point any bull that we would not purchase ourselves to walk in our own herd gets culled from our sale pen and simply gets sold as ground beef! So please take assurance that all the bulls you will find in our sale pen this winter are bulls that we are proud of and would use ourselves. They have met or exceeded expectations and we are confident they will work well for you and make a profitable impact on your herd!
Pictures & Videos Photos posted in this catalogue were taken in December 2024. Videos can be taken upon request.
Selling Philosophy We enjoy selling our cattle privately! We feel a connection can be lost between buyer and seller when selling through an auction yard. Selling ranch direct allows a more relaxed buying atmosphere and brings us better connection with our buyers. We want to help you find the best bull(s) to meet your herd’s needs. Come spend some time with us, tour the bull pen, see the Dams and the Sires. A hand shake, a smile, a cup of coffee, a phone call, these things are still important to us and are still an important part of the cattle industry!
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