Our longtime mo o, “Balanced for Profit,” has been a lifetime journey of selection pressure to focus on making the mother cow be er and more sustainable. The key to the beef business remains fertility. Even though that should go without saying, the push to follow fads or maximize traits often leaves fertility lingering behind.
This past fall, two programs with the same zip code preg-tested cows and resulted in very different outcomes! One, which has used our genetics for 37 years, had only four cows open out of 400 head. The other, a large operation, had nearly 20% open. It doesn’t take a calculator to figure out that won’t work. Fertility truly drives the profit bus. Over 92% of this sale offering is above average for fertility, and over 70% are in the top 25%.
The beef business is also about the end product that ends up on the dinner plate. While the mother cow and maternal qualities are absolutely imperative, the quality of the end product is vital to profitability as well—since prime carcasses still fetch $250-$300 per head over choice grades because consumer demand drives the difference. That’s too much difference to ignore. The question is, can we put the mother cow and the dinner plate together? Absolutely—we have to in order to make the business model work. In this offering, 96% are above average or be er for $Ranch (the CowMaker), and 92% are above average or be er for $Feeder (The Plate). Combined, they make up $Profit, and EVERY single bull in this sale is average or be er!
Something else to pay a ention to as we consider efficiency in the beef business is the comparison between Mature Weight (MW) and Carcass Weight (CW). There are a number of bulls that are low MW but high CW. Real-world curveball selection in this regard is how one can have moderate-size cows that produce heavier carcasses—the best of both worlds. Let’s feed for the cows and put more weight on the rail. A spread worth pursuing.
We have utilized the $Profit system for several years and have marketed approximately 4,000 bulls since we began using it. This sale, we are including $Profit, $Ranch, $Feeder, Fertility, F:G, Mature Weight, Carcass Weight, Marbling, and Ribeye because both genomics and phenotypes are incorporated, giving the most accurate assessment available. As always, pay a ention to percentile rankings within each category.
All the bulls will be PAP tested to identify those suited for high elevation. Nearly half of the sale offering is in the best 25% for PAP EPD. Individual scores will be available before the sale. Please contact us for more information.
We want to thank you for your continued confidence in our program, and we understand that your support allows us to follow our passion for constructing genetic solutions for ranchers’ challenges. We also wish to thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for His everlasting, unfailing, and sacrificial love and grace, providing daily nourishment, strength, courage, wisdom, and insight to carry on the work He has afforded us. We are so thankful He continues to guide our steps on life’s journey.
We look forward to seeing you in Sheridan, MT, on April 11th. Please let us know how we can assist in your travel and be er serve your feedstock selection goals.
The very best to you and yours, Larry, Lisa, and Family
HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS AN ABSENTEE BUYER
Bid online in Live time at www.DVauction.com
All bulls are videoed pre-sale and will available online to preview. Look for these videos on DVauction.com or 5lredangus.com
Conference Call
If you are unable to attend the sale or bid over the Internet, and wish to bid on animals personally we will have a conference call “bid line” during the auction. To use this service please call Larisa 406-596-1205 prior to 10am on sale day. Also if using the conference line, please keep background noise to a minimum to make it better for everyone to hear on the call.
Bidders who are successful in making purchases via internet or conference call will be contacted by Ranch after sale to settle payment and make shipping arrangements. You will recieve an invoice at the email address listed on DVauction account.
At the Ranch | 3.5 West of Sheridan, MT 40 Senno Hills Road
Contact 5L
Larry - 406-596-1204
Larisa - 406-596-1205
Larinda - 406-596-5693
Email: 5lranch@3rivers.net www.5lredangus.com
DV Auction 402-316-5460 www.dvauction.com
For more detailed info see inside front cover
Lodging
Moriah Motel - Sheridan, MT 406-842-5491
Kings Motel - Twin Bridges, MT 406-684-5639
More options in Dillon and Whitehall both about 30 min drive Transport
Bozeman, MT Aiport - 90 miles
Butte, MT Airport - 60 miles
Helena, MT Airport - 90 miles
Sale Personnel
Auctioneer: Trent Stewart - 541-325-3662 - Terrebonne, OR
Western Livestock Journal - Devin Murnin - 406-696-1502
Tri-State Livestock News - Scott Dirk - 605-380-6024
Sale Terms and Conditions
Buyers unable to attend the sale may send bids to 5L Red Angus, Sale Consultant or Representatives
All cattle sell under the standard terms and conditions of the Red Angus Association of America. Terms of sale are cash. For more details look at the back inside cover.
Volume Discounts: Will Discount your purchase 3% on 10 or more bulls purchased by 1 buyer.
Delivery: We will deliver at least 80% of the distance to your operation. We will not drop at your ranch except on purchases over $50,000. More Delivery info on pages 3 & 4.
Sight Unseen Purchase Program: If you cannot attend the sale and would like to purchase bublls, please give us a call and we’ll be glad to help you with your order. We will help you select bulls thatism and your money handled like it is our own. You can bid through DV Auction, The Conference Call or leave a bid with Larry, Larisa, Larinda or Greg Comstock. We guarantee 100% satisfaction on all orders.
Herd Health
All bulls have vaccinated with Vision 8 Somnus and Virashield 6 VL5. All bulls have passed a complete fertility test and PAP tested. All cattle will sell with interstate health papers.
Retained Interest
We are selling a 50% semen interest and full possession in every bull in the sale. This gives us the right to collect semen at our expense and at the convenience of the new owner. The new owner recieves the full salvage value of the bull. If anyone has questions in regard to this please feel free to contact us.
Viewing Cattle
We welcome everyone to come early and view the cattle. They will be in the pensa at the sale barn to view. Please reach out with any questions
Sale Order
Cattle sell in catalog order for your convenience..
5L Bull Warranty
Optional Protection Against Injury or Death
All 5L bulls come with a guarantee for breeding and structural soundness for one 90 day breeding season. For additional peace of mind, customers can opt for the 5L Ranch Warranty, which offers protection against injury or death of the bull. This is an added service provided by 5L Ranch, not insurance through an outside broker.
Key Details of the 5L Ranch Warranty:
Coverage period: 5 months from the purchase date.
Cost: 5% of the purchase price, paid at the time of settlement.
Full details and limitations are available at checkout.
Coverage Terms: If your bull is permanently injured or dies during the coverage period, you will receive credit toward the purchase of a replacement bull. The credit amount will be equal to the original purchase price minus any salvage value.
Example: If you purchase a bull for $5,000 at the April 11, 2025, sale and buy the warranty for $250, and the bull is injured on January 1, you would sell the bull and receive a credit for $5,000 minus the salvage amount. If the bull dies, you would receive a $5,000 credit toward your next bull purchase.
5L Delivery Service
Bull Delivery Information
We strive to make bull delivery as convenient
Within a 500-mile radius of Sheridan, MT – Free delivery to preferred delivery points.
500-750 miles from Sheridan, MT –$300 delivery fee to preferred delivery points. Over 750 miles from Sheridan, MT –Delivery will be at cost to preferred delivery points.
The chart in this catalog lists designated Preferred Delivery Points. Please select the two locations that are most convenient for you. These drop points may be adjusted post-sale based on buyer locations and purchases. While this chart serves as a guide, delivery to these locations are needed, we can calculate delivery costs after the sale.
To ensure smooth coordination, please provide so we can reach you or anyone involved in receiving your cattle.
Free Delivery
We provide complimentary delivery to our “preferred delivery points” within the continental U.S. for buyers purchasing $25,000 or more in bulls. For purchases below these amounts, delivery to our “preferred delivery points” is available at the rates detailed on the following page.
At checkout, please indicate whether you will be arranging your own transport or would like us to manage delivery. If you opt for our delivery service, pick 2 preffered delivery options. Delivery costs for each point will be reflected on your invoice, calculated on a per-head basis.
Sale Day Load Out
For those who prefer to haul their own cattle, we -
cess. Self-haul loading is available from Thursday to Saturday. All bulls hauled home by new owners from Thursday- Saturday will recieve $100 credit per bull. If you wish to load during the sale, you must complete payment and present the extra copy of your invoice, which will be provided at checkout. Loading will only occur once this document is shown.
Receiving Commercial Heifers
All commercial females are sold FOB from the ranch listed in the catalog. Buyers are responsible for coordinating directly with the seller to arrange pickup of the heifers.
DELIVERY SERVICE
Preferred Delivery Points
• (per head charge) for Bull purchases totaling < $39,999
The chart lists designated “Preferred Delivery Points.” Select the two points that are most convenient for you. Note that these drop points may be adjusted post-sale based on buyer locations and purchases. This chart serves as a guide to “Preferred Delivery Points” and does not guarantee delivery to these spots. We can calculate delivery costs to additional locations and mobile phone numbers to ensure we can reach you or anyone involved in receiving your cattle for delivery coordination.
• Free Delivery for Bull purchases totaling > $40,000
*Sale Day load out
All bulls picked up after sale thru Saturday will receive $50 credit per bull taken home
•Commercial Heifers are sold FOB from ranch listed
Risk and Insurance
According to the Terms and Conditions at the end of this catalog, all cattle are the buyer’s responsibility once sold. To safeguard your investment, insurance will be available for purchase at the time of settlement. The cost is minimal, and we strongly encourage all buyers to consider this coverage to protect against potential loss.
$Feeder Index see the section below for complete details of each selection index components
Fertility - Lifetime productivity of an animal’s daughters.
- Lower (negative) means less feed required for gain
CW - Hot Carcass Weight
MW - Mature Cow Weight
IMF - USDA Marbling Score REA - Ribeye Area
- Calving Ease
$Profit
Developed for operations that raise their own replacements and retains ownership on steers and cull heifers, which are marketed on a Quality Based Grid.
$Pro t assumes a bull will sire 100 progeny over his useful lifespan.
$Pro t Combines all the traits that comprise both $Ranch and $Feeder to yield one number that predicts Ranchers' Bottom Lines.
$Pro t Example:
•Bull A has a $Pro t of $15,000
•Bull B has a $Pro t of $10,000
= We would expect Bull "A" to produce an additonal $5000 of pro t to the ranch over his service life ($50 per calf x 100 calves) when compared to Bull "B".
Multi-generational use of $Pro t will move both $Ranch and $Feeder in a positive direction, just not as fast as the singular use of $Ranch of $Feeder.
$Ranch
Developed for cow/calf producers who retain their own replacements and market 100% of the steer calves and cull heifers a er weaning.
Traits included in $Ranch: Fertility, Milk, Weaning Growth, Cow Herd Feed Intake and Mature Cow Size
$Ranch Example:
•Bull A has a $Ranch of $80
•Bull B has a $Ranch of $40
= We would expect Bull "A" to produce $40 per head increased pro t when compared to bull "B" in a cow/calf operation that raised their own replacements and sold all other calves at weaning.
Multi-generational use of $Ranch will ultimately result in: moderation in mature cow size, improved fertility, modest gains in weaning weight, improved stocking rates and ultimately - increased pounds of calf harvested per unit of feed/land resource.
$Feeder
Developed to compare how bulls will impact pro tability in the post-weaning phase (weaning to harvest).
= We would expect calves sired by Bull "B" to earn $50 per head increaded pro t between weaning and harvest when compared to calves sired by bull "A".
Use of $Feeder in sire selection will maximize Feedlot Closeouts, but with no regard for the cow herd. us $Feeder should be used by herds that purchase their replacement females.
5L Simplified Star Ranking
For the first time 5L Ranch has implemented a simple star system to give you an easy, quick glance tool to find the bulls that best fit your goals and needs in our genetics. These stars are designed to direct quick and easy identification of bulls for further consideration, a short list. Then from this more manageable and targeted list one can drill down deeper into the individual traits to make the selection of which bulls would best fit your needs and goals. Below is the breakdown of what each category means and how we see them being used:
AAAAA - Top 20% in the given category
AAAA – Top 21% to 40% in the given category
AAA – Top 41% to 60% in the given category
AA – Top 61% to 80% in the given category
A – Top 81% to 100% in the given category
AllAround is just as the name implies – over the entire sale group which bulls do everything well. It includes post-weaning characteristics (feedlot performance and carcass value, with material characteristics. Presented in a userfriendly 5-star system, the more stars the greater the profitability expected to be generated by a bull’s progeny across the various segments of the beef supply chain.
Calving Ease – whether you’re looking for a bull to use on heifers or cows the CalvingEase stars can help you quickly identify either. 5-star calving ease bulls are those that provide us with the greatest degree of confidence when being used on virgin heifers. Conversely, 1-star individuals should only be used on mature cows. Presented in a 5-star system, the greater the number of stars, the higher the calving ease genetics.
CowMaker – A fertile and productive cow is the foundation of any herd, use 5L CowMaker to select for bulls to make the next generation of females be er than the previous. Focusing on the maternal traits like fertility, cow size and feed requirements, if you raise your own replacements 5-star CowMaker bulls should be at the top of your list. Presented in a 5-star system, the more stars the greater the
YieldStar – If your goal is to make the absolute best quality, most profitable carcasses YieldStar is the ranking to use. Focused on terminal traits like high average daily gain, efficient feed conversion, carcass weight and quality grades, 5-star YieldStar bulls will produce calves that ca le feeders want to feed. Presented in a 5-star system, the more stars the higher the predicated profitability of feeding calves produced by those genetics.
Disposition - All bulls have been individually scored for disposition by sorting them off in an alley between two scorers to evaluate their reaction and comfort level to being singled out. This 3-star evaluation can be interrupted as:
AAA – Easy to handle, stands quietly in the alley while scoring and is comfortable being singled out of the group
AA – Easy to handle, not as comfortable being singled out but respectful and not challenging toward the scorer
A – More nervous and anxious while being handled. Looking for a way to get away or challenge being singled away from other animals
WideBody – WideBody has been a selection staple at 5L Ranch for many years for bulls we use in our program and our astute customer have used to add capacity and shape to their cows. Higher WideBody scores indicate ca le that are wider-based, with a softer flank, a wide spring of rib, bold rib shape, deep heart girth, and more depth and thickness in the hindquarters.
AAA – Everything we’ve come to expect in a 5L WideBody with just a bit more! Noticeably wider across their top and heart girth, soft in flank, bolder and deeper rib shape with an exceptionally wide base
AA – Prototypical 5L WideBody deep in the rib, lots of shape through their middle, wide base, plenty of thickness
A – More traditionally made or heifer type, not as powerfully muscled while still conformationally correct
First of several Augustine sons today—ideal for adding heterosis while keeping your calves solid red, polled, and profitable. 111M excels in $Profit and $Feeder, with top ultrasound ratios for IMF and REA. His dependable Defender dam has weaned 6 calves with a 105 avg. ratio and a 366-day calving interval.
Lot 5...
The incredible dam of this Doubleback son maintains a 369-day calving interval and a 118 average progeny weaning ratio. If you think you’ve been leaving money on the table due to lighter carcass weights or yield grade 4 discounts, this bull could be the cure with his best 2% ranks for carcass weights and 3% ranks for REA.
For Big PRIME premiums, you need calves sired by elite marbling bulls like 81M. A son of 5L Genuine 1603195C, he ranks in the top 2% for carcass weight and 3% for REA.
Lot 9...Genuine also earned the reputation of siring beautiful uddered daughters, a trait that comes from his dam, 1603 who at age 11 had an udder any 3-year-old would have been proud of.
Lot 10...
If you need heifer bulls that don’t look the part, check out this WideBody Magician son. Born unassisted from a first-calf heifer, 24M ranks in the heaviest 14% for carcass weight Top 20% calf value with superior
LOT 9 LOT 10
$Feeder
RED ANGUS BULLS
5L ADVANTAGE 3267-221Y 5L TOPGUN 560-65B
BLACK ADINA 525-560 5L TOP DEAL 7006-219F 5L THE REAL DEAL 1687-143B 5L FUCHISA 7142-7006 5L FUCHISA 2969-7142
5L THE REAL DEAL 1687-143B 5L WHATTA DEAL 950-143F 5L BETHEL 3228-950 5L QUEEN 1715-3682 5L MAGNUM 2124-86A 5L QUEEN 1080-1715 5L QUEEN 5158-1080
REDEMPTION Y1334 LSF SRR RAINDANC A3335 D6211
LSF SRR RAINDANCE A3335
5L BLAZIN DESIGN 1523-7866
5L BLAZIN DESIGN 1356-124V
5L TESS 2034-1356
5L ADINA 71-5444 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 5L ADINA 1229-71 5L ADINA 747-1229
“Solid cows that will breed back and pay the bills”
“Great udders & easy eshing”
“Our 5L herd has proven to be extremely fertile and resistant. They have good feet, and GREAT udders They are easy eshing and have the elasticity and e ciency to “bounce back” on dry feed in the fall after shipping. This allows us to winter them on much less hay than most our neighbors, as we can simply maintain body weight, rather than have to put weight on with hay. It doesn’t matter if they are 3, or 12 years old. None of them get special treatment to perform. Having a family that works with me, I can’t a ord to have anything that gets worked up easily. 5L cows, and bulls, nd that happy medium in their disposition, so that they aren’t easily worked up and dangerous to be around, but still move and trail out to pasture. Overall they are solid cows that will breed back and pay the bills on any operation, and they will look good while doing so.”
• The Commercial Females described below will sell during the 5L Fall Profit $eeker sale just prior to the final pen of Profit Plus bulls. • All female lots will be will divided into “gate cut” of approximately 10 head packages. • During the auction, successful bidders will be given the option to “roll” successive 10 head packages from the same lot in order to put together uniform load lots.
• Unless otherwise stated, all heifers sell FOB from 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, Montana. • Payment must be made prior to ca le being loaded • A pre-sale supplement on DV Auction and the 5L website will provide any breeding or vaccination updates and and descriptions of the 10 head packages.
• Contact any of the 5L customers on the opposite page, Larry Mehlhoff or Greg Comstock at (804) 647-0127 or greg@groopllc.com for more information about the 5L Commercial Replacement Sale.
Commercial Heifer Lots
Lot C1 - 50 head - Commercial Open Heifers - 5L Born and Raise at 5L
Delivery: As soon as practical following the sale. Sale Method: 5 “gate cuts” of 10 head each. Successful bidder may take 10 or all 50.
Lot C2- 70 head - Will Delong Commercial Open Heifers
Delivery: As soon as practical following the sale. Sale Method: 7 “gate cuts” of 10 head each. Successful bidder may take 10 or all 70. Located at 5L in Sheridan, MT
Lot C3 - 80 head - Egan Ranch Commercial Open Heifers
Delivery: As soon as practical following the sale. Sale Method: 8 “gate cuts” of 10 head each. Successful bidder may take 10 or all 80. Located at 5L in Sheridan, MT
In Loving Memory of
Over the Years, 5L Red Angus grew into one of the very few Red Angus bull suppliers for DeLong Ranches in Winnemucca, Nevada. We came to treasure the short time we’d get to visit with Will DeLong both at our April bull sale and again during our annual trek to the Superior Sale at Winnemucca, Nevada. As a rancher and a cattleman, Will was without peer, and we’re thankful for any of his knowledge, savy or skill that rubbed o on us or our operation over the years. When it came to buying bulls, Will was a master. He, his superior rep and good friend, Jim Davis, and his fellow high desert ranchers would work each pen, evaluating each bull’s feet, legs and phenotype to ensure they’d hold up in country where you only run 3-4 pairs per section. Before he ever got to the sale, Will would have a spreadsheet sorted with candidate bulls identi ed that would maintain the desired trajectory for those traits Will considered economically relevant for DeLong Ranches. Annually, Will reviewed the genetic trends that determined calf value and leveraged those against the traits needed to build more e cient, fertile replacements. Will’s balanced approach never allowed progress in growth and carcass traits to have adverse consequences for the cow herd. DeLong Ranches was named Red Angus Commercial Producer of the year and won many GridMaster awards. Just last year a set of Delong steers graded over 50% PRIME with only 2.4% Yield Grade 4’s. Another friend of ours fed a set of their heifers that gained over 4.24 lbs/day and converted at 5.23 lbs Dry feed per lb. of gain. Over time, the reputation of their cattle became baked into the market and when the DeLong cattle would show up on Superior’s video monitors, we’d get ready for a new market high that day.
We felt fortunate to be the winning bidder on both DeLong Ranch steers and heifers last summer. The steers are on feed in Chappell, Nebraska and doing great. The heifers are soon to be featured in our commercial replacement sale, which was always the plan. A tribute to Will in our sale catalog wasn’t, and it’s heartbreaking. Will was humble and unassuming. He showed up with a rm handshake and a genuine smile, but when the sale started, he generally le the rest of us considering our second choice bulls. His loss is tragic for his wife Katie and their kids, Billy, Matti and Louise, his parents, John and Judy, and for our industry in the western United States. The Mehlho family is blessed to have called him our friend and for our genetics to have played a small role in developing the genetic legacy that is the DeLong Ranch Red Angus herd Will DeLong: January 16, 1974 - November 13, 2024.
Louise, Will, Katie, Billy, & Matti Delong
PROFIT PLUS BULLS
Profit Plus
(5L’s Black Red carriers) have been instrumental in the development of out-cross Red Angus genetics, by incorporating high accuracy Angus carcass genetics into Red Angus’ Total Herd Reporting Database, which is be er suited for prediction of reproductive traits. The benefits of combining the best of both Red and Black populations are shared by both Red and Black bull customers. Black Angus herds will still have almost entirely black calf crops but will access superior out-cross maternal genetics. Red Angus customers should expect approximately 50% Black calves when these bulls are used on solid Red Angus cow herds.
5L ULTIMATUM 1893-03C
5L BOURNE FREE 1345-83E
5L ADINA 2209-1345
5L GAUCHO 1017-46G
5L THE REAL DEAL 1687-143B
5L PRETTY GUN 1893-1017
5L PRETTY GUN 1300-1893
5L ADVOCATE 817-14W
5L DEFENDER 560-30Z
5L BLACK ADINA 525-560
5L LANA 9556-1270
5L BIG IRON 4558-28B
5L LANA 2998-9556
5L LANA 2326-2998
BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 5L RUBY 829-1201 5L RUBY 162-829
MC CUMBER TREMENDOUS 2008
MC CUMBER TRIBUTE 702 LASSIE 113 OF MC CUMBER
ROSETTA 0189 OF MC CUMBER
MC CUMBER TITANIUM 3127
ROSETTA 8163 OF MC CUMBER ROSETTA 484 OF MC CUMBER
5L HERD SAVER 2776-76K
5L QUARTERBACK 1205-5337
5L SHEILA 1913-2776
5L SHEILA 700-1913
5L BOURNE 117-48A
5L TRILOGY 4753-54G
5L SILKWOOD 1227-4753
5L VALLEY 2389-1772
5L GAME ON 703-50C
5L VALLEY 4605-2389
5L VALLEY 2832-4605
5L ULTIMATUM 1893-03C
5L BOURNE FREE 1345-83E
5L ADINA 2209-1345
5L GAUCHO 1017-46G
5L THE REAL DEAL 1687-143B
5L PRETTY GUN 1893-1017
5L PRETTY GUN 1300-1893
5L DEFENDER 560-30Z
5L VINDICATOR 64D
RED BIRD 9669-3474 5L FLOCIK 6383-2238
TRAVEL LINK 1715-493W
FLOCIK 3237-6383
FLOCIK 2614-3237
$15,235$53$1391.720.0425350.970.45
5L ULTIMATUM 1893-03C
5L BOURNE FREE 1345-83E
5L ADINA 2209-1345
5L GAUCHO 1017-46G
5L THE REAL DEAL 1687-143B
5L PRETTY GUN 1893-1017
5L PRETTY GUN 1300-1893
5L ADVOCATE 817-14W
5L FANFARE 4908-445A
5L FIREFLY 1734-4908
5L FIREFLY X 5469-3976
5L BLAZIN ON 525-6105
5L FIREFLY X 387-5469
5L FIREFLY X 7125-387
PROFIT PLUS BULLS
841E
874B
C C DIXIE ERICA 771R 5L DEFENDER 560-30Z 5L THE REAL DEAL 1687-143B 5L FIREFLY 275-1687
5L PRETTY GUN 1893-1017
5L PRECISE 2777-248Y
5L PRETTY GUN 1300-1893
5L SYBILLI 1728-1300
RED DUST 4015-147
RED DUST 1832-4015
BOURNE 117-48A
DOUBLE PLAY 1207-166C
BETHEL 1775-1207
SHEILA 2218-127 O C C PROTOTYPE 847P 5L OPAL 656-2218
OPAL 0052-656
5L
5L
5L PRETTY GUN 1300-1893
5L DEFENDER 560-30Z
5L GAME ON 703-50C
5L RUBY 51-703
5L MATTIE 1807-4937
5L HERITAGE 1821-5985
5L MATTIE 913-1807
5L MATTIE X708-913
H D TRAVELER 6807 O C C EMBLAZON 854E DIXIE ERICA OF C H 1019
5L EMBLAZON 1201-320J
BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199
5L RUBY 829-1201
5L RUBY 162-829
5L DOUBLE RIGHT 4253-269F
5L HUMMER 956-407H
5L SUNBURST 1974-956
5L FIREFLY 5249-582
5L DEFENDER 560-30Z
5L FIREFLY 1146 -5249
5L FIREFLY 4004-1146
PROFIT PLUS BULLS
“We started buying bulls from 5L in 1989. Our cows are run on minimal expenses. They need to raise a calf and get bred! Fertility is important to us! We pregged our 400 cows this year with only 4 opens! “
5L COUNTRY GIRL E100-G21 EATONS WHITE THROTTLE 5L COUNTRY GIRL 3443-E100 5L COUNTRY GIRL 5351-3443
1201-52H BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 5L RUBY 829-1201 5L RUBY 162-829
HOODOO ABSOLUT 9047 5L ABSOLUTE 9047-52Z MS HOODOO GEORGIE Z9047
5L ULTIMATUM 1893-03C
5L BOURNE FREE 1345-83E 5L ADINA 2209-1345
5L GAUCHO 1017-46G
5L THE REAL DEAL 1687-143B
5L PRETTY GUN 1893-1017
5L PRETTY GUN 1300-1893
LT LEDGER 0332P WC TRADEMARK 5608 P ET TTR CLARICE S1685
5L MISS WANDA 3813-F697 EATONS HOT SHOT 11532 EATONS MISS WANDA 30813 EATONS WANDA 9641
WIDE OPEN 5167-162H
MAGNUM 2124-86A
ROXIE 221-5167
ROXIE 399-221
DEFENDER 560-30Z
GAME ON 703-50C
RUBY 51-703
5L “PrimeLine” Bulls
Balanced for Performance, Bred for Premium Beef
At 5L, we’ve spent decades building cattle that work—on the ranch, in the feedlot, and on the rail. Now, we’re taking it up a notch with 5L PrimeLine Bulls, a cross between our proven Red Angus genetics and the exceptional carcass quality of American Akaushi.
Akaushi beef delivers that buttery, tender bite without being too heavy—making it the kind of beef people come back for. looking for bulls that can take your program to a new level for carcass quality, 5L PrimeLine Bulls are ready to go to work for you!
The proof is in the steak!
“When you grab a 5L PrimeLine steak and see the marbling, you become excited to re up the grill. The umami rich avor will have you asking for more.”
~Jeremy Miller - Meat Connoisseur
“If you’re a fan of melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef, do yourself a favor and try 5L PrimeLine. Akaushi is a ner version of meat within the Wagyu family and is known as “the Emperor’s beef” on behalf of its taste, intense marbling, and higher levels of healthy fats and Omega-3’s. This high quality meat is raised locally in the Ruby Valley of Montana on the most pristine mountain water and grasses which adds to the nutritional value by way of extra Omega-3’s which are essential for brain and heart health. The PrimeLine New York
Strip cut has loads of marbling making this product prime for any ve-star restaurant or dinner party at home. My rst PrimeLine calves will hit the ground this spring so take advantage of the 5L diversity and bull power of the PrimeLine bulls!”
~Gary Myers, Owner, Spur Ranch
HEARTBRAND 9595Y
HEARTBRAND KING DAVID 14E NICKESON 309A ET 5L KING DAVID 1557-J914
5L ADVOCATE 560-35Z
5L ADINA 3165-1557
5L ADINA 6639-3165
5L TRADESMAN 1715-6237
5L CRAFTSMAN 1134-150X
5L TESS 5166-1134
5L ZIKA 1873-1365
5L FREEDOM 09-02Y
5L ZIKA 1470-1873 5L ZIKA 2148-1470
HEARTBRAND KC S6386U
HEARTBRAND 1946A
HEARTBRAND 8513W
HEARTBRAND 6829J
HEARTBRAND 458Z
HEARTBRAND 8528D
HEARTBRAND T1036P
5L BLAZIN RED 1354-6166
5L BLAZIN D 1687-50W
5L FIREFLY 275-1687
5L SEOLA 1673-3226
5L CRAFTSMAN 1134-150X
5L SEOLA 681-1673
5L SEOLA 3509-681
RED ANGUS BULLS
KIND U199
RUBY 829-1201
RUBY 162-829 5L GAME ON 703-50C
DOUBLE UP 1610-19E 5L ROXIE 121-653 5L ANALISE 3017-5229 5L BIG IRON 4558-28B 5L ANALISE 1362-3017 5L ANALISE 3258-1362
“This picture is of some our cattle. They are coming 3 yr Olds, and a 12 yr old cow (center) as well as some others. It doesn’t matter if they are 3, or 12 years old. None of them get special treatment to perform.
Except as outlined in the following terms and conditions, no warranties, either expressed or implied, are provided regarding the merchantability or suitability of the cattle sold at this auction. The warranties and guarantees detailed in these Terms and Conditions replace all other warranties, whether expressed or implied. The
purchaser or any party claiming through the purchaser in the event of a breach of warranty or guarantee, superseding all other obligations or liabilities.
BIDDING
Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder. The auctioneer will resolve any bidding disputes, and their decision will
TERMS Payment must be made in cash or by check to the clerk at the end of the auction. No animals may be removed until full payment is received.
PURCHASER’S RISK
Each animal becomes the purchaser’s responsibility as soon as it is sold. However, the seller is responsible for feeding and caring for the animals at no cost to the purchaser until they are loaded for shipment or until 72 hours after the sale for animals being picked up by the buyer. Animals designated for delivery will be cared for free of charge until they are delivered.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & SALE DAY SUPPLEMENT The printed information in the sale day supplement supersedes any printed material in this catalog. Announcements made from the auction block override both the catalog and the sale day supplement. All animals will be sold by lot number as announced. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this catalog, records of their respective breed associations.
PERSONAL LIABILITY Attendance at the sale is at the attendee’s own risk. 5L Ranch, along with its employees, and all individuals involved in the management of the sale, assume no legal liability or responsibility.
IDENTIFICATION Each registered animal will be provided with a readable tattoo that matches its catalog designation and registration, where applicable.
REGISTRATION TRANSFER Bulls will be transferred andtion.
HEALTH CERTIFICATES
provided for animals leaving Motana once all required testing is may take several days for results, after which our veterinarian can
BULL BREEDING GUARANTEE All animals are guaranteed to be breeders, except in the following cases:
a) Injury or illness occurring after the sale;
b) Gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the purchaser;
c) Animals that are shown competitively after purchase.
A bull will be considered a breeder if it:
a) Successfully impregnates at least 1/3 of the healthy cows it serves;
b) Sires 20 or more offspring; or
c) Settles cows through natural service and passes a fertility test
period, as outlined in the “Options and Privileges of Return or Adjustment” section of these sale terms and conditions.
Any guarantees elated to semen freezing must be established through a separate agreement between the purchaser and the seller.
FIRST BREEDING SEASON GUARANTEE 5L offers a full breeding season guarantee against any injury or issue that prevents the event of a problem, we will provide a suitable replacement or issue full credit, minus the salvage value of the original bull, toward another purchase in a future sale. All bulls sold have passed a
reserve the right to obtain a second opinion from a veterinarian of our choosing.
REGISTERED FEMALE BREEDING GUARANTEE
ultrasound or palpation technician and come with this guarantee. Any projected calving dates or date ranges listed in this catalog or sale day supplement are estimates and not guaranteed. Please note that it is common for females to calve up to two weeks before or after their projected date.
Females marked as AI or pasture exposed have been exposed but are not guaranteed safe in calf; they are, however, guaranteed to be breeders.
guaranteed as such. These females are also guaranteed to be breeders or to produce viable embryos if the purchaser opts for embryo transfer.
COMMERCIAL FEMALE BREEDING GUARANTEE
guaranteed to remain pregnant until December 1st following the sale. It is not uncommon for a small percentage of females to lose pregnancies between palpation and calving. If a commercial female is found to be not pregnant before May 1st, contact us for reimbursement. The seller will cover the difference between the purchase price and her salvage value.
SELLER’S SEMEN RIGHTS
Unless otherwise stated in this catalog or sale day supplement, the seller retains a 50% revenue-sharing semen interest, without possession, in each bull listed. Any future semen collections must be communicated to all owners beforehand, with collection costs and semen divided according to ownership interests, unless all owners agree otherwise prior to collection.
For any bull collected in the future, the seller reserves the right to 100 straws of semen with registration rights, contributing their share of collection costs.
Detailed terms related to retained interests in bulls are outlined at the front of this catalog under “Retained Interests in Bulls.”
OPTIONS & PRIVILEGES OF RETURN OR ADJUSTMENT
The following adjustments do not prevent the Purchaser and Seller from mutually agreeing on different terms for resolving any disputes. All claims for adjustments or refunds must be submitted in writing within six (6) months of the sale date or by the time the animal reaches 24 months of age, whichever is later, except for claims related to parentage or defects.
Refunds or returns will be provided as either a replacement animal of comparable quality or as a credit for use on products marketed by the Seller.
a) This credit will be limited to the purchase price minus the animal’s salvage value.
b) Salvage value is determined as: Market price x the greater of
the “current weight” recorded in September before the sale or the animal’s weight at the time of salvage.
If an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, it may be returned to the Seller’s ranch, at the Purchaser’s expense, provided it is in good physical condition and meets the Seller’s state health requirements. The Seller will have a six (6) month trial period to prove the animal’s breeding capability. If the Seller cannot prove the animal is a breeder within this time, the Purchaser may choose between a replacement animal or a credit for products sold by the Seller. Either option will be considered full settlement. If the Seller proves the animal is a breeder, the Purchaser must take the animal back and cover transportation expenses.
If a female sold as “open” is found to be pregnant, the Purchaser may return her to the Seller’s farm before calving for a full credit or a replacement animal of similar value. The Seller will cover transportation expenses in this case.
GENETIC CONDITION, DEFECT & PARENTAGE GUARANTEE
Advancements in technology have helped identify various genetic conditions present in cattle populations for many years. These include, but are not limited to: Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), Doublesidosis (MA), Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH), Osteopetrosis (OS), Protoporphyria (PR), Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca (PH), Syndactyly (SN) (Mule Foot), Tibial Hemimelia (TH), Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) (Fawn Calf Syndrome), Parrot Mouth, and Developmental Duplications (DD). Most of these conditions are thought to be simple recessive traits. Strategic DNA testing and avoiding the breeding of carrier females to carrier bulls can effectively manage these conditions. Results for all potential carriers will be provided in this catalog or the Sale Day Supplement, with carriers marked by a (C) and homozygous animals noted with an (A).
The parentage of animals bred by the Seller is guaranteed to match the Sire and Dam listed on the registration papers for a period of two years from the sale date, under the following conditions:
a) The Purchaser must notify the Seller in writing immediately after the birth of a suspected defective calf or after determining that a calf is defective or has parentage errors.
b) The Seller must be given reasonable opportunity to collect DNA samples from the calf and its sire and dam for analysis, at the Seller’s Purchaser may also collect DNA samples at their own expense for the Seller will reimburse the Purchaser for the cost of the analysis. c) The animal must be returned to the Seller at the Purchaser’s expense, provided it meets the Seller’s state health requirements. d) Replacement with an animal of similar value or a credit of the purchase price shall be considered full resolution in cases of defects or parentage errors.
In disputes over whether a calf is defective or if parentage is incorrect, the determination referenced in 1a will be made by an agreed-upon expert. If the Purchaser and Seller cannot agree on an expert, each party will appoint a representative. If these representatives cannot determination.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The terms and conditions of the sale form a binding contract between the Purchaser and Seller of each animal, applying equally to both parties. Any future sale or resale of the animal will be considered a separate transaction.
