Welcome!
We would like to thank everyone that has supported our bull sale over the years. This year marks our 12th year in the seed stock business. We have made many friends in the cattle and livestock industry. We take the confidence you have placed in us to improve your bottom line very seriously. Like our operation, you rely on the livestock to support your families and pay your bills. It is so neat to see the loyalty, recognition and approval of our bulls by the ranches that stock them. Some of you have bought bulls since day one and we sure appreciate it. We are very proud of our heritage and the previous generations that have done so much for us. They have helped pave the way and provide a way of life that we love so much. Our father, Jeff Roche, had the idea to purchase the ranch that he was raised on and the place his father managed for 40+ years. Justin and Dusty were barely double digits in age and the year was 1992. We were all excited because it was bordered by the property that our grandparents, Doug and Doris Roche, had purchased from Grandma’s dad, Job Hadfield. The year we bought the ranch calves were in the high seventies, lambs in the high forties, wheat was at $3 and interest rates on loans were 10%-plus. Somehow, we have managed to make it so far! When we started on our own, we purchased 100 head of cattle from Homgren Conner Cattle Ranch and 250 head of old ewes from our great-grandpa, Nick Chournos. Currently, we run 1,000 head of cow/calf pairs and 4,000 head of sheep. We haven't been convicted of being the smartest, but we do know how to run and make a ranch work. We have taken the same approach to our bull program. We continue to improve the quality every year and this is our best offering yet. We say that every year, so it’s a good thing! These cattle know how to get out and work and will produce a profit for you in a commercial environment. They have to or to make a ranch work. We believe the best way to stay profitable is to take advantage of crossbreeding, especially maternal heterosis, and quality research proves that. Maternal heterosis is the most valuable tool available to improve cow performance and herd profitability. With the low inheritability of maternal traits, like fertility and longevity, a breeder can spend a lifetime trying to make the same progress for those crucial traits that can be realized in one easy cross. Studies show an equivalent of 1 to 1.5 extra calves over the lifetime of a female in favor of crossbred cattle because of the combination of greater longevity and extra calf weaning weight. If we could purchase a pharmaceutical that added that much performance and profit there is little doubt that producers would stand in line all day to buy some. We would like to thank our employees, friends and family that make this all possible. Without them, we have no business. We welcome you to the sale and want you to know that we stand behind these bulls 100%. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, we will make it right. Sincerely,
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Jeff, Justin and Dusty "Hootie" Roche
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Terms & Conditions TERMS:
Terms of this sale are cash, or a good check, unless arrangements are made prior to the sale. Settlement to be made immediately at the conclusion of the sale before animals are loaded. The right of property title shall not pass until checks have cleared.
bidding:
All animals will sell as single lots to the highest bidder. Any disputes or challenges regarding bids will be settled by the auctioneer, whose decision will be final.
absentee bidding:
If you are unable to attend the sale but would like to big on the lots offered we encourage you to call prior to sale day. Bids will be handled with the strictest of confidentiality.
Trucking:
All trucking is the responsibility of the buyer, but we will help make arrangements. Every effort will be made to minimize costs to the buyer. We can only get these bulls delivered to central points.
risk:
guarantee:
announcements:
health::
All animals are at the owner's risk prior to the sale and become the property of the buyer as soon as the animal is declared sold by the auctioneer. At that time, the buyer assumes all risk.
Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over any printed matter and any other announcements.
liabilities:
Although incidents at livestock sales seldom occur, everyone attending this sale does so at their own risk. The owners and employees assume no liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of an accident, bodily injury, theft, act of God, errors in catalogs or omissions, or percentage verification. We try to keep the most accurate records possible and have bull-tight fences, but on a rare occasion, accidents of breeding occur that we are not aware of or cannot control. We will do everything we can to determine the correct percentage, but cannot guarantee it.
Every bull has been tested for Tric and semen evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. We will guarantee the bull selling in this sale to be fertile at the time of sale.
Every bull in this sale, to the best of our knowledge, is free of any disease and will be eligible for interstate transport. All bulls were Dextomax treated. They have been vaccinated twice for IBR, P13, BVD, BRSV, 8-way Blackleg, One Shot Pasturella, plus Enforce.
contract:
The above Terms and Conditions of this sale shall constitute a contract between buyer and seller and be equally binding on both. Animals that are resold following the sale shall constitute a separate transaction and the rights and obligations of the two parties connected thereto are not covered by these Terms and Conditions.
Cattle in Fall going over ridge Independence Valley Roche Ranches
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS S A V PROSPERITY 9131 DOB: 3/2/2009
PB ANGUS
AAA# 16396523
S A V 004 PREDOMINANT 4438 CNS PROVIDENCE 6922 S A V MAY 7238 B C C BUSHWACKER 41-93 S A V EMBLYNETTE 3123 S A V EMBLYNETTE 1177
• Amazing Blend of Performance, Phenotype & Cow Power • Calves are Big Hipped, Wide Pinned with Extra Style & Balance • Prosperity’s dam is a Model Angus Female
CED +1
BW +4.1
PRODUCTION WW YW RADG DMI +71 +110 +.11 +.08
YH +.6
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +47 +.55 +1.11 +.018
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +2.3 +6 +31 160 +49
SC Doc +1.90 +28
$VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG 187 +68.97 +72.07 +38.84 +30.02 +8.82
MH $EN +.6 -21.78
$B
+147.12
J6 PROSPERITY 084
1 BW
DOB: 3/12/15
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SAV PROSPERITY X SAV PROVIDENCE
BW WW YW
J6 084
3.5
WW
64
YW
113
Milk
21
88 710 1,175
Gain 4.18
This big, stout, blaze faced bull is really good with a ton of performance to go along with his phenotype. His sire, SAV Prosperity, is in the top 1% of the Angus breed for weaning (+65) and yearling (+120). This bull will put a ton of punch in your calves while leaving you some beautiful, blaze face heifers for your replacement pen. Dam is an outstanding cow in the Nevada desert.
Lot 1
J6 JET FLECK 736
DOB: 3/10/15
2 BW
Lot 2 4
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
JET FLECK X OCC JET STREAM
J6 736 X BENNET TOTAL
2
WW
51
YW
97
Milk
BW WW YW
17
78 700 1,130
Gain 3.72
A solid black Jet Fleck son that was born and raised in the desert of Nevada. This bull knows how to travel and will be able to handle a heavy workload. He is maternally oriented, but still has plenty of performance to press down the scales come sale day. His dam is a very productive 10-year-old cow that is still roaming the Nevada deserts. Jet Fleck is one of the best bulls, in my opinion, that Tim Ohlde of Palmer, Kansas, has ever bred. Take advantage of acquiring these genetics as these will be some of the very last.
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SS Goldmine l42
DOB: 2/3/2001
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2106737
BURNS BULL X339U WLE POWER STROKE NICHOLS JOLIETTE C75 LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 858G GW MISS BRODERICK 116Z
• 4-Star calving ease with proven money earning phenotype. • Daughters are moderate framed and have super udders. • DNA tested homozygous black, homozygous polled
SPRING 2017 EPDs CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc CW +13.8 -0.4 +44.4 +46.4 1,980 +8.2 +24.5 +46.6 +12.5 +3.7 Weight
YG Marb BF REA API -.50 +0.08 -0.083 +0.76 121
TI 59
J6 GOLD MINE 910
DOB: 3/15/15
3 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
GOLD MINE X POWER STROKE
J6 910 X OAK HOLLOW
-1.5 WW
48
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
15
75 610 1,080
Gain 3.25
Gold Mine is one of the all-time best sellers for ABS Genetics and for good reason. He consistently sires low birth weight calves that really grow and perform. Gold Mine also has over 5,000 head of progeny on record. Lot 3 will breed very similar to his sire and can be used on heifers. This bull’s dam is a very good cow by Oak Hollow. She doesn’t weight much over 1,000 lbs, but managed to wean over 61% of her body weight on the dry, Nevada desert. We sold a maternal brother to this bull in our 2014 sale for $5,250.
Lot 3
J6 GOLD MINE 118
DOB: 3/13/15
4 BW
Lot 4
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1/2 AN 1/2 SM
GOLD MINE X POWER STROKE
J6 118 X 20/20 X IN FOCUS
-1.8 WW
50
YW
92
Milk
BW WW YW
17
75 635 1,100
Gain 3.84
Paternal brother to Lot 3. Same story. This bull can also safely be used on heifers. J6 118 is a super productive cow that traces back to the world famous Mytty In Focus; one of the greatest Angus bulls of all time. Maternal brothers sold in last year’s sale.
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J6 PREDESTINED 012 DOB: 3/2/15
5
PB ANGUS
GAR PREDESTINED X NEW DESIGN 036
BW
1.6
BW WW YW
J6 012 X MCC CUPID
WW
44
YW
88
Milk
20
79 620 1,005
Gain 3.15
A purebred Angus bull by GAR Predestined - the all-time high seller for Select Sires with over 25,000 progeny registered with the American Angus Association. He is estimated to have sired over 50,000 head of progeny. Predestined has a Marb EPD of 1.30 (top 1%), a $G value of $50.00 while still maintaining a +8.48 EN EPD. This bull’s dam is an excellent cow who never misses. This bull has the look of a calving ease bull with a small head and smooth front shoulders.
Lot 5
J6 TRIFECTA 880
DOB: 3/18/15
6 BW
Lot 6
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
TRIFECTA X OCC MAGNITUDE
J6 880 X J6 806
-1.2 WW
39
YW
79
Milk
BW WW YW
17
70 540 950
Gain 3.05
A blaze faced bull sired by Trifecta, who is a top seller for SEK Genetics because of his ability to sire unbelievable phenotype with calving ease. This bull, on the bottom side, is a grandson of the immortal Meyer 734 - that is where he gets his baldy face.
Latham Springs Spruce Mtn., Nevada 6
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J6 HUSKER 207
DOB: 3/10/15
8 BW
1/2 RA 1/2 SM
UNL HUSKER X BEEF MAKER
J6 207 X LCC GRAVITY
-3
WW
45
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
19
68 680 1,100
Gain 4.01
Here is a top notch, red, calving ease bull that stems from a super productive cow family. His dam is a super good daughter of LCC Gravity. This is her second bull calf that we have sold here. Her first calf sold in our 2015 sale for $5,250 to Lou & Teresa Anderson of Fairfield, Idaho. This bull’s maternal grandam, J6 255, is still producing at 15 years of age. Get your hand in the air on this one! UNL Husker is a -5.2 BW, TOP 2% API (177.00) AND TOP 5% TI (83.00). 100% Red calves when used on red cows and 50/50 red/black on black cows.
Lot 8
J6 RIBEYE 232
DOB: 3/20/15
9 BW
Lot 9
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1/2 AN 1/4 HER 1/4 SM
J6 RIBEYE 123 X RIBEYE
J6 232 LUCI X 987
1
WW
47
YW
88
BW WW YW
Milk
17
70 655 1,090
Gain 3.45
This bull stems from a cow we named “Luci” because my daughter was with me when we found her as a newborn on a very snowy day. I couldn’t see her, but Luci found her asleep under a sagebrush. His sire is our 2015 top selling bull as a 2-year-old, J6 Ribeye 123, selling for $8,000. This bull looks just like his sire but with more of a calving ease look. This bull’s dam is black as well, as his grandam’s top and bottom. He should throw almost all black/bwf on black cows, and 50/50 red/ black on red cows.
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OCC MISSING LINK 830M DOB: 9/16/2002
PB ANGUS
AAA# 14456399
OCC EMBLAZON 854E OCC HEADLINER 661H OCC JUANADA 858F OCC GLORY 950G OCC DIXIE ERICA 946K OCC DIXIE ERICA 816B
CED +7
BW -.5
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +70 +.25 -.94
WW +43
YH -.4
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +31 +.03 +1.15 +.001
SC +.43
MATERNAL Doc HP CEM Milk MkH MW +2 -10.7 -1 +22 278 -8 $VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG +56.16 +43.37 +19.84 +6.71 +13.13 521
MH $EN -.4 +17.00
$B
+117.82
J6 MISSING LINK 4
DOB: 1/27/15
10 BW
PB ANGUS
OCC MISSING LINK X OCC HEADLINER
KCC RITA X BOYD PERFORMER
-0.4 WW
53
YW
83
Milk
BW WW YW
20
69 630 1,000
Gain 3.65
Purebred Angus bull by OCC Missing Link, who has seen worldwide usage for the last 10 years. Missing Link is a real-world, easy fleshing bull with a +EN EPD of 8.00 and a -MH EPD -.03. This ensures long lasting females that won’t eat you out of house and home, while still maintaining a $50.00 weaning value.
Lot 10
J6 BLACK CEDAR 2 DOB: 1/25/15
11 BW
PB ANGUS
COLE CREEK BLACK CEDAR
KCC RITA X BOYD PERFORMER
0.9
WW
55
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
22
71 635 1,005
Gain 3.71
Maternal brother to Lot 10. This bull boasts a +15.00 EN. He would do best on a crossbred set of cows to soften them up, or make them solid colored.
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terfield, ID. Dusty Grace - Ches Dale Nicholas and h) nc Ra k (King Cree
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mr tr hammer 308a
DOB: 4/1/2013
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2759745
ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B CNS DREAM ON L186 SVF/HS EXPECTING A DREAM SVF/NJC EXPECTATION N206 1/3 rev. sharing $200,000 top-seller of the 2013 HCC Sale, Hammer is a world class individual with a unique blend of pedigree, performance and phenotype. He is very well balanced in all numbered traits with rare spread EPDs from birth to yearling.
SPRING 2017 EPDs BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API -2.1 +88.1 +132.1 0.28 +8.3 +14.8 +58.8 +12.3 +51.0 -.34 +0.17 -0.071 +1.00 116
CE +4.3
TI 82.2
J6 HAMMER 14
DOB: 2/1/15
12 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
HAMMER X UPGRADE
ROCHE NEW DESIGN 1407
2.5
WW
60
YW
110
Milk
BW WW YW
21
80 750 1,200
Gain 4.15
The first of two Hammer sons. This striped faced bull is the larger framed of the two brothers. These bulls are super high performing with there sire boasting: WW:88 AND YW:132. 1/3 interest in their sire sold for $200,000 in the Hartman Cattle Co. sale in 2013. Take advantage of these sought after genetics. Both bulls are backed by tremendous PB Angus cows with excellent carcass EPD’s.
Hootie and Alice -
Summer 2016 - Sp
ruce Mtn.
J6 HAMMER 15
DOB: 2/8/15
13 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
HAMMER X UPGRADE
ROCHE EXPRESS 263C
2
WW
61
YW
111
BW WW YW
Milk
22
82 785 1,205
Gain 4.35
Same story as previous lot, but smaller framed.
Lot 13
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MR HOC Broker
DOB: 1/20/2010
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2531081
CNS DREAM ON L186 SVF STEEL FORCE S701 SVF SHEZA BEAUTY L901
G&L BLACKFOOT 716D JM BF H25 YC MISS BIK B80 MR HOC Broker is one of the greatest modern day champions and has become one of the most dominant breeding bulls for phenotype, production characteristics and marketability in the Simmental breed. His daughters are making excellent mothers with plenty of milk and beautiful udders. As a Triple Crown Champion himself, he sires cattle that will take you to the backdrop or top your next production sale.
SPRING 2017 EPDs BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API +5.0 +71.1 +104.2 0.21 -0.3 +5.6 +41.2 +6.4 +39.1 -0.34 -0.31 -0.085 +0.76 62.5
CE -4.6
TI 53.1
J6 BROKER 28
DOB: 2/8/15
14 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
BROKER X DREAM ON
ROCHE NEW DESIGN 1407
2.1
WW
64
YW
111
Milk
BW WW YW
23
81 800 1,210
Gain 4.18
The first of four paternal brothers by the world famous Broker. Broker was born and raised by Hartmans in Tecumseh, Nebraska. They have sold over $2 million of semen and progeny out of Broker. These bulls will do as much good for your cow herd as they will increase the performance, phenotype of the calves they sire, all the while, leaving you with some beautiful blaze faced replacement females. Broker is sired by Dream On, who is a bull that has done more for the Simmental breed than any other bull in the modern era. Do not hesitate to take home these genetics, you can’t go wrong here!
Lot 14
J6 BROKER 29
DOB: 2/9/15
15 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
BROKER X DREAM ON
ROCHE EXPRESS 263C
2.8
WW
65
YW
113
BW WW YW
Milk
24
Gain
84 805 1,215
4
Paternal brother to Lots 14, 16 & 17.
Lot 15 10
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J6 BROKER 38
DOB: 2/10/15
16 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
BROKER X DREAM ON
ROCHE 38 X NEW DESIGN 878
1.8
WW
63
YW
115
Milk
BW WW YW
21
Gain
77 800 1,225
4.1
Paternal brother to Lots 14, 15 & 17.
Lot 16
J6 BROKER 39
DOB: 2/18/15
17 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
BROKER X DREAM ON
ROCHE 39 X EXPRESS 263 C
2.1
WW
59
YW
105
Milk
BW WW YW
20
82 785 1,195
Gain 3.97
Paternal brother to Lots 14 & 16. Hootie and Shawn
Croney (Truckers)
Justin & Bo Dog Independence Valley Corrals
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MR CCF Vision
DOB: 10/15/2012
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2705829
ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B CNS DREAM ON L186 CNS DREAM ON L186 SS MISS BREAK Destined for stardom, Vision is a true cattleman’s herd sire! He makes ‘em fancy and functional. In Hartman’s 2015 Customer Appreciation Sale, 12 Vision daughters averaged $17,000 proving that his first calf crop has put him on the road to fame. 1/3 revenue sharing interest was sold on WAGR Catalyst 225C, who is a son of Vision, in Hartman’s 2016 Bull Sale for $260,000.
SPRING 2017 EPDs CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI +10.6 +2.4 +78.8 +114.2 0.22 +4.8 +15.1 +41.2 +13.3 +40.9 -0.33 +0.17 -0.060 +0.93 112.5 77.2
J6 VISION 50
DOB: 2/15/15
18 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
CCF VISION X UPGRADE
ROCHE 50 X NEW DESIGN 1407
2.3
WW
61
YW
105
Milk
BW WW YW
22
81 825 1,205
Gain 4.15
12 paternal sisters to this bull in Hartman’s sale last year averaged $17,000 and a maternal brother sold for over $260,000 in their 2015 sale. This bull’s sire not only throws incredible phenotype, but also has incredible growth EPDs with over a 78 WW. This bull is a super attractive, all-black stud. Don’t hesitate to own one of the really good bulls of this sale!
Lot 18
HOOK’S SHEAR FORCE 38K DOB: 2/19/2000
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2081939
NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 NICHOLS DEBRA D81 CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U C&D TRACY BETSY Shear Force is truly a once in a lifetime kind of bull, he walked the pastures at C Diamond from a yearling until his death in 2011 and his influence can be seen extensively throughout his progeny’s pedigrees. His calving ease, maternal, and carcass characteristics are all in the very top 1% of the breed. His daughters are known across the country for their maternal greatness and many sons have been heavily used bulls throughout the years. Shear Force has become a true legacy!
SPRING 2017 EPDs CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI +22.9 -3.6 +53.3 +69.5 0.10 +13.2 +31.4 +58.1 +15.0 +5.6 -0.60 +0.53 -0.039 +1.52 180.6 81.9 12
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J6 SHEAR FORCE 23 DOB: 1/28/15
19
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
HOOKS SHEAR FORCE
TPHT 23 X BEEF MAKER
BW
0.5
WW
J6 UPGRADE 324
90
YW
102
BW WW YW
Milk
22
DOB: 1/15/15
80 720 1,185
Gain 3.85
Hook’s Shear Force is a bull that we have bred to for 10 years. They are super good cattle that are born small with tremendous vigor and are among the heaviest at weaning. Shear Force is a real world bull for real world cattle. Jump at the opportunity to own these genetics as Shear Force has been dead for over 5 years.
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3/4 SM 1/4 AN
NLC UPGRADE
TPHT BABY’S BREATH X SAV MUSTANG
BW
3.1
WW
64
YW
115
Milk
BW WW YW
25
90 850 1,300
Gain 4.54
Tons of performance in this larger framed, Upgrade son. If you’ve got a set of mostly Angus cows, do not hesitate to own his bull. He will increase weaning weights in the calves he sires. Upgrade is the pinnacle of performance in the Simmental breed.
3C macho M450 BZ
DOB: 10/15/2012
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2184077
MR BLACK GX 6W MEYER RANCH 734 MISS GX 728R CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U 3C CROCUS H112 B 3C CROCUS F759 B • The star for phenotype! • Outstanding combination of muscle and performance with maternal design • Homozygous black, heterozygous polled/scurred
SPRING 2017 EPDs BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API +3.9 +66.6 +90.8 0.15 +11.1 +19.5 +52.8 +9.9 +29.2 -0.37 +0.06 -0.090 +0.68 99.3
CE -1.6
J6 MACHO 7
DOB: 3/5/15
21 BW
3C MACHO X MYER 734
7L SOUTHERN RITA
2.8
WW
J6 LONG HAUL 436
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
50
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
19
DOB: 2/8/15
88 700 1,095
Gain 3.15
A blaze faced bull by the famous bull, 3C Macho. This bull has a very soft look to him, which he inherits from his Southern Rita donor dam.
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TI 62.8
22 BW
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
STCC LONG HAUL
SIERRA X MO BETTER
2.6
WW
51
YW
93
BW WW YW
Milk
18
77 705 1,070
Gain 3.74
A 3/4 Simmental bull that will increase performance in your calf crop.
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yearling BULLS k c f bennett absolute DOB: 3/8/2009
PB ANGUS
AAA# 16430795
SITZ TRAVELER 8180 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 WULFFS EXT 6106 THOMAS MISS LUCY 5152 THOMAS MISS LUCY 3050 • Multi-trait excellence with big time calving ease to growth spread, strong maternal traits, outstanding carcass merit and documented feed efficiency genetics. • Ranks in the top 1% for Feed Efficiency and the top 10% for Total Profit through the commercial, real-world Angus Sire Alliance testing environment.
CED +11
BW -.6
PRODUCTION WW YW RADG DMI +61 +112 +.28 +.13
YH +.1
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +66 +.95 +1.02 +.133 9
MATERNAL SC Doc HP CEM Milk MkH MW +1.07 +16 +12.6 +8 +22 85 -19 $VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG 590 +81.59 +82.08 +27.94 +41.22 -13.28
MH $EN -.5 +14.34
$B
+162.57
J6 ABSOLUTE 485
DOB: 1/20/16
23 BW
Lot 23
14
PB ANGUS
ABSOLUTE X FINAL ANSWER
J6 485 X 20/20 X IN FOCUS
1
WW
55
YW
105
Milk
BW WW YW
20
70 680 1,130
Gain 4.68
The first of the four paternal brothers by KCF Absolute. Who is one of the bulls in the industry for BW, $W and $E. Study the numbers on these bulls and you will see all the good they can do for your cow herd. Not only will they calve easy, but they will grow and perform with the best and will keep those that buy your calves coming back year after year. This bull is backed by a very good dam who is three generations deep, going back to the great In Focus. This bull had a tremendous test gain at nearly 5 lbs./day and super phenotype. Paternal brothers are Lots 24-26. This bull can be used on heifers.
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J6 ABSOLUTE 310
DOB: 3/3/16
24
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
ABSOLUTE X FINAL ANSWER
J6 310 X RANCH HAND
BW
2.5
WW
63
YW
112
Milk
BW WW YW
25
80 685 1,100
Gain 4.32
This bull’s dam had a bull that sold in last year’s sale for $5,000 to Lance Westmoreland of Basque Cross Ranch in Park Valley, Utah. His maternal brother was one of the top performing bulls of last year and his little brother is just as good. This might be the best overall bull o the sale. He is worth the drive to come and see. He is bred to be calving ease, but not recommended for use on heifers.
Lot 24
J6 ABSOLUTE 409
DOB: 1/22/16
25 BW
PB ANGUS
ABSOLUTE X FINAL ANSWER
J6 409 X J6 154
-1
WW
61
YW
108
Milk
BW WW YW
17
Gain
63 715 1,090
3.9
From an actual 63 lb. BW to over 700 lb. WW, this bull is a true curve-bender. These Absolute cattle are really good. Take advantage of putting these brothers to work in your herd.
Lot 25
J6 ABSOLUTE 4007 DOB: 1/19/16
26 BW
Lot 26
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PB ANGUS
ABSOLUTE X FINAL ANSWER
J6 4007 X BOYD ON TARGET
1
WW
50
YW
95
Milk
BW WW YW
16
67 670 1,000
Gain 3.43
A calving ease bull for heifers. Out of a first calf heifer himself, this bull is really deep with lots of rib. This bull’s sire, Absolute, has a top 15% Maternal Index @ 282.94, meaning you want to keep the heifers out of these Absolute brothers. The calves out of the Absolute lots will also make the feeders and packers money as their sire has a top 1% of $B @ 155.27.
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Connealy Comrade 1385 DOB: 2/2/2011
PB ANGUS
AAA# 17031465
CONNEALY CONSENSUS CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 BLUE LILLY OF CONANGA 16 G A R NEW DESIGN 5050 HAPPY GEE OF CONANGA 919 HAPPY GAP OF CONANGA 260 2965 • Multi-trait excellence with big time calving ease to growth spread, strong maternal traits, outstanding carcass merit and documented feed efficiency genetics. • Ranks in the top 1% for Feed Efficiency and the top 10% for Total Profit through the commercial, real-world Angus Sire Alliance testing environment.
CED +17
BW -3.8
WW +47
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +91 +.26 +.01
YH -.2
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +25 +1.04 +1.10 +.105 7
SC +.28
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +9.5 +15 +36 22 -34
Doc +31
$VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG +81.59 +80.01 +55.68 +45.59 +2.53 380
MH +0
$EN -.18
$B
+113.34
J6 COMRADE 453
DOB: 1/29/16
27
BW
PB ANGUS
COMRADE X CONNEALY CONSENSUS
BW
J6 453 X J6 987
WW YW
-1.5 WW
50
YW
96
Milk
24
69 695 1,010
Gain 3.28
The first of seven paternal brothers by the world famous Connealy Comrade. All seven of these brothers were born unassisted out of first calf heifers so the calving ease is excellent. You will notice Comrade also excels for weaning value @ 80.68 and beef value 113.64, all while maintaining nearly + Energy and - Mature Height and Weight, this insuring cattle will stay moderate and efficient and will be able to handle the tough ranges and conditions of the west. These brothers all have super dispositions. Don’t hesitate to incorporate these good genetics to your herd. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 28-33.
Lot 27
J6 COMRADE 458
DOB: 2/16/16
28 BW
PB ANGUS
COMRADE X CONNEALY CONSENSUS
J6 458 X 27 C
-2.5 WW
44
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
23
68 610 965
Gain 3.69
The most moderate framed of the seven brothers. This bull’s mother stems from Emblazon 27C who is awesome in terms of overall mass and efficiency. This bull is top and bottom calving ease and is one of the most maternal bred bulls of the sale. His dam weaned nearly 70% of her body weight in Lot 28, her first calf. 16
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J6 COMRADE 4033 DOB: 1/21/16
29
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
COMRADE X CONNEALY CONSENSUS
J6 4033
BW
-2
WW
40
YW
83
Milk
BW WW YW
19
67 625 925
Gain 3.12
This brother is only a 1/4 Simmental, but still a very low BW and can be used on heifers.
Lot 29
J6 COMRADE 417
DOB: 2/5/16
30 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 HERF
COMRADE X CONNEALY CONSENSUS
J6 417 X RIBEYE
1.5
WW
51
YW
95
Milk
BW WW YW
20
84 640 1,000
Gain 3.75
This bull comes with a little Hereford in a straight black package, with just a splash of white on his head. This bull has a low BW EPD, but I wouldn’t suggest use on heifers.
Hootie Crocodile hu
nting (high protein
meat).
J6 COMRADE 487
DOB: 1/27/16
31 BW
Lot 31
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3/4 AN 1/4 HERF
COMRADE X CONNEALY CONSENSUS
J6 487 X SHEYENNE
-0.5 WW
53
YW
99
Milk
BW WW YW
20
70 660 1,005
Gain 3.59
Same story as Lot 30, only difference is Sheyenne, who was Select Sires’ high selling Hereford bull for several years. This bull is bred top and bottom calving ease and would work for heifers. This bull has a really cool baldy look with outstanding phenotype. This bull’s mother is an outstanding cow with a super disposition.
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J6 COMRADE 483
DOB: 1/25/16
32 BW
7/8 ANGUS
COMRADE X CONNEALY CONSENSUS
J6 483 X J6 226
1.8
WW
55
YW
102
Milk
BW WW YW
18
70 710 1,230
Gain 5.41
This bull posts the best numbers of the Comrade brothers with an outstanding 5.41 test gain. This bull’s dam stems from a very productive cow family with his maternal grandam still producing at 15 years of age, with many calves retained. This bull is very smooth and attractive.
Lot 32
J6 COMRADE 471
DOB: 1/28/16
33 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
COMRADE X CONNEALY CONSENSUS
J6 471 X J6 468
1
WW
49
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
23
70 655 1,025
Gain 3.85
A good BWF bull calf that has a super disposition and cool look. His dam is a very cute, moderate framed cow that managed to wean nearly 65% of her body weight with her first calf. This bull’s grandam was a top producer, raising 11 calves.
Lot 33
OCC Prototype 847P DOB: 9/29/2004
PB ANGUS
AAA# 15269775
O C C EMBLAZON 854E O C C KANGA 886K O C C DIXIE ERICA 963H PAPA FORTE 1921 O C C DIXIE ERICA 867K O C C DIXIE ERICA 747F This moderate framed bull blends Emblazon and Papa Forte to deliver muscle power and maternal strength. His calves are thick, extremely deep bodied, big boned, and uniformly good. Prototype is a type changer bull like OCC Anchor; progeny have less birth weight, more growth, and even more body mass than OCC Anchor progeny. He delivers super overall mass to make the changes you may be looking for.
CED +15
BW -1.1
WW +40
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +58 +.07 +.23
YH -.9
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +6 +.42 +.69 -.038
18
SC -.21
Doc +10
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +3.6 +7 +12 69 -2
MH $EN -.3 +25.45
$VALUES UGP $W $F $G $QG $YG $B 113 +37.11 -2.26 +40.41 +25.19 +15.22 +54.91
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J6 PROTOTYPE 499 DOB: 2/16/16
34
3/4 AN 1/4 HERF
OCC PROTOTYPE X OCC KANGA
J6 499 X RIBEYE
BW
-1.5 WW
44
YW
70
Milk
BW WW YW
13
69 600 1,045
Gain 4.63
A negative BW EPD bull out of a first-calf heifer. This bull is safe to use on heifers as his maternal grandsire is the world famous Ribeye that has been a top seller of Hereford genetics for many years for ABS. The top side of this bull is OCC Paxton, he will moderate frame size while maintaining super maternal and weaning values. You will want to keep heifers out of this bull. Notice the impressive 4.63 test gain. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 35-36.
Lot 34
J6 PROTOTYPE 4018 DOB: 1/26/16
35 BW
PB ANGUS
OCC PROTOTYPE X OCC KANGA
J6 4018 X J6 629
1.8
WW
48
YW
79
Milk
BW WW YW
15
69 645 1,005
Gain 3.75
Another big topped, super attractive Prototype son. This bull CAN be used on heifers. Lot 35 stems from a super little cow, J6 629, that always raises a good one. She was the dam to one of our top bulls in our 2008 sale, going to McMillans of Morgan, Utah.
Lot 35
J6 PROTOTYPE 408 DOB: 1/28/16
36 BW
7/8 ANGUS
OCC PROTOTYPE X OCC KANGA
J6 408 X SLUGGER
1.9
WW
52
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
18
70 685 1,075
Gain 4.06
The best numbered bull out of the prototype brothers and probably the most attractive out of the three. This bull is backed up by a super productive Slugger dam that is really going to be a great cow. This bull is a total stud and will make a lot of friends on sale day.
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Lot 36
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J6 PAXTON 484
DOB: 1/26/16
37
PB ANGUS
OCC PAXTON X OCC FOCUS
J6 484 X WAVE
BW
-3
WW
40
YW
70
Milk
BW WW YW
14
65 580 905
Gain 3.38
If your after 5-star calving ease, low maintenance genetics then this is your bull! This bull boasts a + Energy value of over 35.00, which is in the top 1% for in the Angus breed. This bull’s paternal grandsire also ranks in the top 1% for beef value at over 145.00. This very a uniquely bred bull that would do a lot of good to add CE, Maternal Value AND Carcass Value to Crossbred cattle. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 38-39.
Lot 37
J6 PAXTON 496
DOB: 2/1/16
38 BW
PB ANGUS
OCC PAXTON X OCC FOCUS
J6 496 X REALLY WINDY
2
WW
48
YW
85
Milk
BW WW YW
17
80 730 1,125
Gain 4.11
This bull is long, good and weaned off in the top 3% of the bull calves at 730 lb. and a very impressive 4.11 test gain. Same story as his brothers for maternal and wean value. Don’t hesitate to incorporate these OCC Genetics into your cow herd, as they are the way Angus cattle should look: moderate, easy fleshing, excellent teats and udders and just the right amount of milk for us western ranchers.
Lot 38
J6 PAXTON 495
DOB: 1/31/16
39 BW
PB ANGUS
OCC PAXTON X OCC FOCUS
J6 495 X JIPSEY EARL
-0.5 WW
45
YW
80
Milk
BW WW YW
21
74 645 960
Gain 3.28
Another calving ease bull that is bred, top and bottom, to be calving ease. His paternal grandsire, Jipsey Earl, is a bull that originated in Scotland (Aberdeen County). That is where the Angus breed got their start. The guy will be a frame moderator and wean value improver.
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Lot 39
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S A V BRUISER 9164 DOB: 3/5/2009
PB ANGUS
AAA# 16396531
G A R GRID MAKER S A V BISMARCK 5682 S A V ABIGALE 0451 S A V 004 PREDOMINANT 4438 S A V MISS BOBBIE 7463 S A V MISS BOBBIE 4177 • This proven Angus Sire Alliance performer gains more satisfied customers every year. • The #1 Sire for Total Profit and Feed Efficiency Indexes through the Angus Sire Alliance commercial testing ground • Progeny earned him a top 1% ADG EPD combined with a top 5% EPD for reduced Feed Intake
CED +12
PRODUCTION WW YW RADG DMI +65 +118 +.34 +.08
BW +.2
YH +0
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +23 +.44 +.69 -.028 12
SC +.26
Doc +15
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +8.9 +14 +15 37 +27 $VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG 123 +56.50 +91.85 +38.15 +25.97 +12.18
MH +
$EN +.84
$B
+106.54
J6 BRUISER 336
DOB: 3/18/16
40 BW
PB ANGUS
SAV BRUISER X SAV BISMARK
J6 336 X J6 349
1.5
WW
49
YW
90
Milk
BW WW YW
18
74 600 970
Gain 3.85
Rugged and big footed describe all of these Bruiser brothers, with exceptional rib shape and performance. This bull was born and raised in the desert of Nevada, so he knows how to get out and travel. His maternal grand dam is a super productive cow that has awesome fleshing ability and longevity. She continues to produce and look awesome at 14 years of age. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 41-44.
Lot 40
J6 BRUISER 3002
DOB: 3/9/16
41 BW
Lot 41
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PB ANGUS
SAV BRUISER X SAV BISMARK
J6 3002 X J6 555
1.6
WW
55
YW
105
Milk
BW WW YW
17
79 595 1,015
Gain 4.37
One of the top test gain bulls of the Bruiser brothers. This bull will sire high gaining steers and deep ribbed, soft made and productive heifers. His maternal grandam is still going strong at 12-years-old.
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J6 BRUISER 388
DOB: 3/8/16
42
PB ANGUS
SAV BRUISER X SAV BISMARK
J6 388 X J6 511
BW
1
WW
58
YW
108
Milk
BW WW YW
16
77 680 1,115
Gain 4.53
4.53 test gain along with a Ribeye EPD of +.67. This bull will sire good footed cattle. This bull’s dam and grandam are awesome! We have retained 6 daughters out of J6 511 and she still is really producing well at 12-years-old. She doesn’t weight much over 1,000 lbs. Luci and Bo (Garlan
d, UT. Ranch)
J6 BRUISER 362
DOB: 3/10/16
43 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SAV BRUISER X SAV BISMARK
J6 362 X J6 347
1.8
WW
61
YW
112
Milk
BW WW YW
20
76 740 1,140
Gain 4.16
Check out the EPD tabulation on this bull. It is one of the top sets of numbers in this sale. He also posted a 740 lb. act. WW on the desert of Nevada, where the water is sparse and cattle have to hustle and work for a living! No Montana meadow cattle here. Pay attention to these bulls that come from lines of cattle that are still producing into their 12-16 year-age. Longevity and fertility are the #1 profit indicators for any commercial cow outfit. This bull’s grandam is going strong at 14.
Lot 43
J6 BRUISER 397
DOB: 3/20/16
44 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SAV BRUISER X SAV BISMARK
J6 397 X J6 NINO
1
WW
65
YW
115
Milk
BW WW YW
20
73 670 1,195
Gain 5.46
If you came to buy one of the real performance bulls of the sale, don’t hesitate on this stout made dude. His test gain is in the top 1% at 5.46 lb. This bull is only 1/4 Simmental and will really add some kick to a set of calves. This bull’s mother is larger framed, but super good and raised Lot 44 in the desert.
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Lot 44
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SDS In Force 112Y
DOB: 2/23/2011
5/8 SIMMENTAL 3/8 ANGUS
AAA# 2593861
NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY MYTTY IN FOCUS S D S PRINCESS 925W S D S PRINCESS 761T • “Bet the Ranch” Calving Ease for a SimAngus program but high enough CE rating for use in any heifer calving program • Progeny are moderate in growth with superior maternal ability, Docility, and Carcass Merit • His greatest strength may be the type and kind of his females as replacements
SPRING 2017 EPDs CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI +62.5 -0.034 +20.1 -4.6 +43.5 0.12 +7.8 +34.4 +56.1 +14.8 +0.5 -0.26 +0.72 +0.43 173.2 75.7
J6 IN FORCE 419
DOB: 2/4/16
45 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SDS IN FORCE X SHEAR FORCE
J6 419 X 808 X MATRIX
-1
WW
59
YW
110
Milk
BW WW YW
19
85 710 1,215
Gain 5.26
One of the big spread bulls of the sale from a negative BW to 110 YW, this bull can do it all. He had a little larger actual BW but came unassisted out of a first calf heifer. He is double bred calving ease. SDS In Force is the sire of this bull and his five paternal brothers, they have super calving ease, great dispositions and fleshing ability. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 46-49.
Lot 45
J6 IN FORCE 407
DOB: 1/27/16
46 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SDS IN FORCE X SHEAR FORCE
J6 407 X ABSOLUTE
-1.5 WW
55
YW
91
Milk
BW WW YW
17
73 740 1,030
Gain 3.02
Similar in calving ease to Lot 45. Only difference is his dam is a super good daughter of KCF Bennet Absolute. Safe to use on heifers.
Lot 46
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J6 IN FORCE 488
DOB: 2/10/16
47
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SDS IN FORCE X SHEAR FORCE
J6 488 X GAR PROGRESS
BW
2
WW
40
YW
80
Milk
BW WW YW
15
85 635 930
Gain 3.07
A very deep bodied grandson of GAR Progress who is one of the top carcass bulls of the Angus breed with top 1% EPDs in beef value and marbling. This bull is out of a first calf heifer and came unassisted but I wouldn’t use on first calf heifers.
Lot 47
J6 IN FORCE 4008
DOB: 1/31/16
48 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SDS IN FORCE X SHEAR FORCE
J6 4008 X ABSOLUTE
-1.3 WW
58
YW
92
Milk
BW WW YW
20
72 710 1,080
Gain 3.85
A 3/4 brother to Lot 46. Take both of these bulls home and put on a set of first calf heifers. You’ll be reaping the benefits of super calving ease and performance from birth to weaning.
Lot 48
J6 IN FORCE 497
DOB: 1/21/16
49 BW
Lot 49
24
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SDS IN FORCE X SHEAR FORCE
J6 497 X J6 664
-2.5 WW
49
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
19
60 690 1,030
Gain 3.54
This bull has been a standout since birth and he really performed coming from an actual 60 lb BW to almost 700 lb WW. He has been a favorite all summer of Sonny Munns, who is a partner with us on our ranch in King Creek, Idaho. This bull is super stout for a calving ease bull and will leave you with an awesome set of replacement heifers that will grow up and productive cows in your herd.
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HPF Optimizer A512 DOB: 1/1/2013
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2728015
SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JASS/JS OPTIMIZER 58X JS TINSEL 39T S436 HR HPF RACHELS DREAM X590 EXAR RACHEL 4007 • Optimizer has exploded onto the scene in 2016 with progeny success in the show ring and bull tests. • He is stout, big-hipped and will add the right kind of muscle to a calf crop. • The fastest gaining bull among 300 head at Bulls of the Big Sky Sale in 2014, and has projected him into the top percentile ranking for growth EPDs!
SPRING 2017 EPDs BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI +1.8 +92.6 +134.0 0.26 +7.0 +20.2 +66.5 +11.2 +51.3 -0.23 -0.01 -0.059 +0.78 102.6 76.4
CE +9.4
ADG
J6 OPTIMIZER 357
DOB: 3/2/16
50 BW
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
OPTIMIZER X JS OPTIMIZER
J6 357
2
WW
70
YW
120
Milk
BW WW YW
19
77 665 1,135
Gain 4.89
The first of four paternal brothers that were all born on 600,000 acres in Nevada. These cattle are tough and know how to survive. These four lots have performance, EPDs and good looks to rival any bulls out there. Take time to study these March born calves, as they are really good. Optimizer has numbers in the top 1% for weaning and yearling growth and these brothers prove that they all gained around 5 lbs. on test. All these bulls have a splash of white on their head. You decide which brother you like best. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 51-53.
Lot 50
J6 OPTIMIZER 358
DOB: 3/24/16
51 BW
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
OPTIMIZER X JS OPTIMIZER
J6 358
1.7
WW
65
YW
109
Milk
BW WW YW
18
75 580 980
Gain 4.16
Same story as previous lot with a little more calving ease and could be used on heifers.
Lot 51 Roche Ranches
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J6 OPTIMIZER 356
DOB: 3/9/16
52 BW
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
OPTIMIZER X JS OPTIMIZER
J6 356 X J6 438
1
WW
65
YW
123
Milk
BW WW YW
17
74 610 1,200
Gain 6.14
This bull only put on 590 lbs. in 96 days after weaning for a whopping 6.14 lbs per day on test. Top gainer of the sale and can be used on heifers.
Lot 52
J6 OPTIMIZER 334
DOB: 3/14/16
53 BW
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
OPTIMIZER X JS OPTIMIZER
J6 334 X J6 961
1.2
WW
68
YW
118
Milk
BW WW YW
18
75 625 1,100
Gain 4.94
Check out the EPDs on this all-black bull. Super disposition and nearly 5 lbs of gain on test.
Lot 53
Brink Timeless A387 DOB: 3/17/2013
PB SIMMENTAL
AAA# 2789625
BRINK JUST RITE T733 BRINK RITE W970 BRINK T760 BRINK ROMEO N338 BRINK LEAH U849 BRINK JILL 210M • Offers high performance with a fullblood pedigree • Thick ended power bull with exceptional breed character • Ranks high for both API and TI in the fullblood population
CE +5.6 26
SPRING 2017 EPDs BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI +5.0 +82.5 +118.4 0.22 +14.4 +34.8 +76.1 +11.6 +47.1 -0.12 -0.03 -0.052 +0.44 115.1 71.1 Roche Ranches
J6 TIMELESS 327
DOB: 3/20/16
54 BW
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
TIMELESS X BRINK RITE
J6 327 X OCC KIDDO
2
WW
48
YW
90
Milk
BW WW YW
21
70 670 1,020
Gain 3.64
These Timeless brothers offer a really unique genetic package as there is a sire is a full-blood Simmental and both of their dams are Ohlde bred. They should sire a lot of performance in their calves as their sire is in the top 2% in growth and performance. Their dams by OCC Kiddo and OCC Missing Link are moderate framed and have a mature weight at 1,000 lbs. These bulls will sire tremendous bull calves and soft-made, beautiful heifer calves.
Lot 54
J6 TIMELESS 319
DOB: 3/14/16
55 BW
Lot 55
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
TIMELESS X BRINK RITE
J6 319 X OCC MISSING LINK
1.8
WW
51
YW
93
Milk
BW WW YW
22
72 675 1,070
Gain 4.16
Same story as previous lot. You decide which one you like better.
Hootie and Alice (High Altitude Swimming) Roche Ranches
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SCHULER REBEL 0029X DOB: 3/17/2013 SIMM/RED ANGUS RAA Reg#: 1382355 ASA Reg#: 2966484
BECKTON NEBULA M045 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BECKTON LANA M809 EP BIEBER ROMERO 9136 SOR RUTH RMR 5055R SOR RUTH NE 0095K • Rebel brings the traits to the table that make Red Angus cattle great: calving ease, strong performance, maternal strength and marbling. • He is the ideal Red Angus sire for commercial heifer projects; offering sleep all night calving ease and excellent calf vigor. • He is one of the few bulls in the Red Angus breed that are -6 or less for BW and greater than 15 CED, 95 YW and 20 Milk. • He is 99.9% 1B.
SPRING 2017 EPDs CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI +24.6 -6.3 +59.7 +98.7 0.24 +3.8 +30.9 +60.6 +11.6 +19.7 +0.13 +0.77 +0.013 -0.14 183.7 81.7
J6 REBEL 368
DOB: 3/12/16
56 BW
1/2 RA 1/4 AN 1/4 SM
REBEL X BECKTON NEBULA
J6 368 X NINO
-1.8 WW
70
YW
121
Milk
BW WW YW
20
75 715 1,270
Gain 5.78
I can’t say enough good about this bull or his awesome dam and grandam. He is one of the best in the sale. His numbers are out of this world. This bull’s mother is a RWF cow and his grandam is a BWF cow. He should throw all red calves on red cows and 50/50 red/black on black cows. No matter what color they come, I guarantee they will be good. This bull can be used on heifers with confidence. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 57-59.
Lot 56
J6 REBEL 371
DOB: 3/8/16
57 BW
Lot 57
28
1/2 RA 1/4 AN 1/4 SM
REBEL X BECKTON NEBULA
J6 371 X NINO
-2.5 WW
55
YW
97
Milk
BW WW YW
17
58 625 960
Gain 3.48
This rebel sired calf can be used on heifers. He was born a twin, in the desert, so his BW is really light, but his EPDs are still in the top 5% for calving ease. A maternal brother sold in last year’s sale to our good friend, Shamus Haws, of Erda, Utah, who has a really good bunch of cows and is one of the top horse trainers and breeders in the country.
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J6 REBEL 462
DOB: 2/1/16
58
1/2 RA 1/4 AN 1/4 SM
REBEL X BECKTON NEBULA
J6 462 X MCC CUPID
BW
2.8
WW
58
YW
100
Milk
BW WW YW
19
85 670 1,025
Gain 3.69
This bull is three generations deep AI. He is super heavy muscled and attractive. Would not use on first calf heifers, although he is bred calving ease. This bull will catch a lot of eyes come sale day. His dam is a super good cow by MCC Cupid, who is a Genex Black Angus bull. Bull will throw all red calves on red cows and mostly black on black cows.
Lot 58
J6 REBEL 467
DOB: 1/20/16
59 BW
1/2 RA 1/4 AN 1/4 SM
REBEL X BECKTON NEBULA
J6 467 X MCC CUPID
-2.5 WW
58
YW
112
Milk
BW WW YW
16
66 620 1,145
Gain 5.46
Same story as his 3/4 brother, Lot 58. Only difference is this bull comes recommended for use on heifers. Born unassisted out of a first calf heifer. Don’t overlook his 5.46 test gain.
Lot 59
J6 REBEL 306
DOB: 2/27/16
60 BW
1/2 RA 1/4 AN 1/4 SM
REBEL X BECKTON NEBULA
J6 306 X CLUB KING
-3
WW
49
YW
87
Milk
BW WW YW
13
55 650 1,050
Gain 4.16
Another bull born twin in Nevada. Very grateful for our Peruvian men that seem to save and graft all of our twin calves. This bull is the largest framed of the Rebel brothers, but comes recommended for heifer use. Sorrel and Alice (In
dependence Valley
Roche Ranches
corrals)
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J6 SHEYENNE 4006 DOB: 2/26/16
61 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 HERF
J6 SHEYENNE X SHEYENNE
J6 4006 X GDAR HEISMAN
-1.5 WW
45
YW
85
Milk
BW WW YW
18
75 625 980
Gain 3.69
The cutest bull of the sale with his soft, baldy face and four stocking legs. This bull will leave a little chrome on your calves, but not enough to bug anyone. This bull’s dam is a perfect made daughter of GDAR Heisman and has a bright future ahead of her. This bull’s sire sold in last year’s sale to our good friends, Lou & Teresa Anderson for $5,000. Paternal grandsire, Sheyenne, is an all-time high seller of Hereford semen for Select Sires and has extreme calving ease combined with performance. These black baldies are so much better to use to infuse Hereford genetics in a black package. This bull can be used on heifers.
Lot 61
TH 223 71I VICTOR 755T DOB: 2/2/2007
HEREFORD
AHA# 42800887
HRP THM VICTOR 109W 9329 DRF JWR PRINCE VICTOR 71I RHF 964 VICTRA 4057 NJW 1Y WRANGLER 19D KBCR 19D DOMINETTE 223 KBCR 631 DOMINETTE 066 • 755T, a sire whose daughters are his legacy. • His daughters are moderate framed, easy fleshing, with excellent udder quality. • He is a Trait Leader for marbling and CHB. • His sons have consistently been featured at Topp’s bull sales. • He is a widely proven balanced trait sire, that excels for both maternal and end product value.
CE +3.2
BW +2.6
WW +58
YW +91
SPRING 2017 EPDs FAT REA Marb BMI MILK M&G MCE MCW CW +32 +61 -0.7 +120 +75 +.079 +.32 +.40 +12
CEZ +14
BLL +6
CHB +31
J6 755 T 335
DOB: 3/14/16
62 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 HERF
755T X PRINCE VICTOR
J6 346
2.7
WW
42
YW
77
Milk
BW WW YW
17
74 570 925
Gain 3.69
These 755T sons are rugged made with a lot of depth of rib. 755T is a top semen seller for Accelerated Genetics and is known for his calving ease and performance. These 755T brothers will throw almost all black calves on black cows, with maybe an occasional red baldy, but never one of those white-necked Herefords. These two brothers have a calving ease look and could be used on heifers. Paternal brother sells as Lot 63. 30
Lot 62
Roche Ranches
J6 755 T 346
DOB: 3/22/16
63
1/2 AN 1/2 HERF
755 T X PRINCE VICTOR
J6 335
BW
2.5
WW
43
YW
79
73 570 940
BW WW YW
Milk
20
Gain 3.85
Almost identical numbers as his paternal brother, Lot 62. You decide which one is better.
Lot 63
J6 VISION 628
DOB: 2/1/16
64 BW
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
VISION X UPGRADE
ROCHE 628
2
WW
J6 VISION 632
64
YW
103
BW WW YW
Milk
14
DOB: 1/20/16
83 700 1,090
Gain 4.06
65 BW
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
VISION X UPGRADE
ROCHE 632
2.5
WW
69
YW
114
BW WW YW
Milk
20
88 800 1,320
Gain 5.41
Paternal brothers sell as lots 18, 65 & 66. This bull is really attractive Same story as his brother: Lot 64. and will make a lot of friends on sale day. His sire, Vision, by Hartman Cattle, just sold a son for $260,000. Take advantage of acquiring these genetics here at a local sale. Vision semen packages start at 10 unites for $1,000.
Gonzalo and Ricardo Spruce Mtn. Roche Ranches
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J6 VISION 6105
DOB: 1/22/16
66
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
VISION X UPGRADE
ROCHE 6105
BW
2.4
WW
60
YW
107
BW WW YW
Milk
19
84 740 1,145
Gain 4.21
Same story as previous two lots only in a striped faced package.
Lot 66
J6 BROKER 655
DOB: 1/29/16
67
BROKER X DREAM ON
ROCHE 655
BW
Lot 67
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
2
WW
59
YW
105
BW WW YW
Milk
21
80 705 1,150
Gain 4.63
Paternal brothers sell as Lots 14-17. This own son of the immortal Broker is super deep and soggy. Broker semen still sells for over $200 a unit. Take advantage of taking home some really good genetics. Broker won the National Western Stock Show and Louisville.
Ricardo on Japenese Horse
Moose in Idah
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Peruvians
Lambs in Tin Cup, ID.
Nilo and Hootie
Justin and Trump er, Supporter, Wendov NV. (very wet day)
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J6 PROFIT 34
DOB: 2/2/16
68 BW
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
PROFIT X PILGRIM
ROCHE 34
2
WW
49
YW
89
BW WW YW
Milk
16
88 680 1,010
Gain 3.43
This bull’s maternal grandam sold for $50,000 and four paternal sisters sold for an average of $62,000 in Hartman’s sale. This bull’s sire, Profit, sold for $400,000 in Hartman’s 2015 sale. These genetics are hard to come by, but we have them here for you to take advantage of.
Lot 68
J6 488 in Force
DOB: 2/10/16
69 BW
Lot 69
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
SDS IN FORCE X SHEAR FORCE
J6 488 x GAR PROGRESS
2.8
WW
41
YW
79
Milk
BW WW YW
14
85 635 930
Gain 3.12
One of the deepest ribbed bulls of the sale that comes loaded with carcass his dam is a daughter of GAR Progress, who is in the top 1% for marbling at 1.74 and grid value at 65.42. This bull came unassisted out of a first calf heifer, but is recommended for cows only.
Hootie and Chrissi Marana, AZ, Ranc h
Dusty Grace in Idaho
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Pedro and Jessie
Selman Family
Cowboys in the Goshute
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Terminology: EPD - Expected Progeny Difference - The expected difference in performance of a bull’s progeny compared to the performance of another sire’s progeny. In other words, EPDs for one animal are meaningless until they are compared to EPDs of another animal. For example, if Sire A has a birth weight EPD of 4.0 and Sire B has a birth weight EPD of -2.0, then calves from Sire B would be expected to average 6 pounds lighter at birth than calves from Sire A if the bulls are randomly mated in the same herd. EPDs are designed to compare sires within the same breed. Acc. - Accuracy - A measure of reliability of an EPD expressed between 0 and 1.0. Accuracies closer to 1.0 means the EPD is a more reliable estimate of a sire’s true genetic value for the trait. % Rank - Based on percentages, this indicates where a bull’s EPD ranks him in the entire population of his respective breed. CED or CE - Calving Ease Direct is the difference in percentage of unassisted births when a sire is bred to first calf heifers. A higher number is desirable. BW - Birth Weight EPD predicts the difference in average birth weight of a bull’s calves compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a lower number is desirable. WW - Weaning Weight EPD predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is desirable. YW - Yearling Weight EPD predicts the difference in average 365-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable. YH - Yearling Height (Angus) - The YH EPD predicts the difference in yearling hip height of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, ideal values vary depending on production environment. SC - Scrotal Circumference - The SC EPD predicts the difference in yearling scrotal circumference of a bull’s male progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in centimeters, a larger number is desirable. CEM or MCE - Calving Ease Maternal is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births of a sire’s daughters as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable. Milk - The Milk EPD predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s daughters’ calves compared to the calves from daughters of another bull. Reported in pounds, ideal milk values depend heavily upon the nutritional environment of the herd. MWW - Maternal Weaning Weight (Simmental) M&G - Milk and Growth (Hereford) TM - Total Maternal (Red Angus) The EPD predicts the Weaning Weight of a bull’s daughters’ progeny and reflects both the milking ability of a bull’s daughters and the growth potential of their calves. Reported in pounds, higher numbers are generally desirable. $EN - Cow Energy Value (Angus), expressed in dollars saved per cow per year, the EPD assesses differences in cow energy requirements for daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). $EN savings differences account for lactation energy requirements and mature size of cows. Stay - Stayability (Red Angus & Simmental) - The stayability EPD predicts the probability of a bull’s daughters staying in production to at least six years of age compared to daughters of another bull. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable. Carcass Traits – EPDs for carcass traits are calculated using weighted averages of yearling ultrasounds and progeny carcass data. CW - Carcass Weight - The EPD predicts the difference in hot carcass weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated at a given endpoint. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable. Marb - Marbling - The EPD predicts the difference in average USDA marbling score of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull at a similar end point. Reported in degrees of a marbling score, higher values are desirable. REA - Ribeye Area - The EPD predicts the difference in ribeye area of a bull’s progeny compared to the progeny of another bull and is an indicator of total muscle in the carcass. Reported in square inches, larger numbers are generally desirable. Fat - The EPD predicts the difference in fat thickness of carcasses, measured between the 12th and 13th ribs, of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, lower values are desirable. Roche Ranches
YG - Yield Grade (Simmental) – The EPD predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in tenths of a USDA YG, lower numbers are desirable. $Value Indexes (Angus) Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny at weaning compared to progeny of another sire. $W accounts for differences in birth weight, weaning weight direct, maternal milk, and mature cow size. Feedlot Value ($F), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny for postweaning feedlot performance compared to progeny of another sire. Grid Value ($G), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny when sold on a carcass grid basis compared to progeny of another sire. Beef Value ($B), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny for postweaning growth performance and carcass value compared to progeny of another sire. Indexes (Simmental) All-Purpose Index (API), expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates Simmental sires being used on the entire cowherd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with a portion of the daughters retained for breeding and the steers and remaining heifers fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. With the exception of shear force (tenderness), all EPDs are considered in this index. Terminal Index (TI), expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates the merit of sires when bred to mature Angus cows and all progeny are fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. Consequently, maternal traits such as milk, stayability and MCE are not considered in this index. $Value Indexes (Shorthorn) $ CEZ – ($ Calving Ease) This index assumes a bull will only be mated to heifers, not cows. The potential profitability of the sire is measured by the incidence of live calves at birth. Moderate mature size is also emphasized in the index., but performance is not a priority. This index is also a good measure of Shorthorn females’ ability to produce calving ease sires. Overemphasis of $CEZ may cause unwanted depression of weaning and yearling performance. $F – ($ Feedlot) Similar to a Terminal Sire scenario, $Feedlot places strong emphasis on growth and carcass traits. This multi-trait index assumes the sire will be mated to a mix of heifers and cows and attempts to measure profitability when progeny are sold on the fed market. On the female side, mature size should be monitored closely when selecting for $F. Over-selection may cause detrimental harm to longevity, reproductive efficiency and fleshing ability. $BMI – ($ British Maternal Index) As the name implies, this multi-trait selection index attempts to measure a bull’s potential profitability when complimenting the British cow base (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, etc.). Shorthorn females can likewise be gauged at adding value to British or British-composite bulls of other breeds. A balance of growth and carcass traits is desired with a strong maternal component aimed at optimum reproductive efficiency and cow longevity.
Additional Terms: Homozygous Polled - This individual is polled and carries two polled genes. The animal will sire all polled offspring regardless of whether the other parent is horned or polled. Heterozygous Polled - The individual is polled but carries both a polled gene and a horned gene. The animal will sire both polled and horned calves. Homozygous Black - This individual will always pass on a black gene for color to his offspring. When bred to a diluted cow, this bull can still sire gray color patterns. Nondiluter - This individual does not carry the diluter gene and therefore will not pass on the diluter gene to his progeny.
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