Croissant Red Angus - 2015 Production Sale by LivestockDirect

Welcome ...

to our annual production sale. We have been breeding Red Angus seedstock for over 30 years. Our goal has always been low birth weight, easy-calving, highly maternal cows. We manage our cattle as a herd in a range environment with a “no excuses” rule.

Jean, Larry, Alisa, Sallie and Kevin

SALE DAY SCHEDULE:

SALE DAY PHONES:

Cattle Viewing .............9 am – 1 pm Coffee & Sweets........9 am – 11 am Lunch ........................11 am – 1 pm

Larry ........................970-590-4981 Kevin ........................970-222-6094 Sallie ........................970-371-0214 Greg Comstock ........804-647-0127 Harold Bertz .............816-661-2289 Kelly Sorensen .........435-823-0829

SALE.....................1 pm Loadout after sale ............. 3 pm on

See videos of bulls at croissantredangus.com

We would like to welcome you to the Croissant Red Angus annual production sale. This year we have an excellent set of bulls in the sale. The genetics that are presented here are a culmination of over 30 years of balanced-trait selection with profitability in mind. Last year we were looking at record prices, who knew that it was going to become a phenomenal year. Once again we are offering cattle that will be profitable throughout the production chain, on the ranch and beyond. This year we will broadcast on DV Auctions, so take time to look at the procedures for viewing on page 3. Another addition to the EPD profiles this year is two new Red Angus indices, HerdBuilder and GridMaster. Take a look at page 24 for an explanation, or contact us and we will be happy to talk with you about them. You may notice some bulls in the sale this year that have a different prefix. We are excited to work with the Sorensen family from Sorensen Land & Cattle, Altamont, Utah, this year. They understand the Croissant Red Angus philosophy and we look forward to working with them for years to come. These bulls will be represented honestly and come with the same Croissant Red Angus guarantee. As always, we are very honored to work with the great cattlemen and women of our industry. We take our part in providing genetics that will work throughout the beef supply chain very seriously. If you have questions about anything we are always here to help. Please enjoy the coffee and donuts in the morning. After lunch we will begin the sale at 1 p.m. MDT. Thank you for the trust and confidence in our program. We look forward to being your partner in the beef industry. Sincerely, The Croissant Red Angus Family

Larry, Jean, Kevin and Sallie

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SALE TERMS: • Animals are unconditionally guaranteed to be sound and to be breeders for the first breeding season. Bulls are guaranteed to have libido and heifers are guaranteed to cycle. We do not guarantee against injury or illness. • Each animal will be at the buyer’s risk as soon as sold, but will be cared for by the seller for a reasonable time after the sale. Animals need to be picked up by April 15th. • The bulls and heifers will have passed a Breeding Soundness exam before sale day. • Free delivery of bulls for the first 250 miles. After 250 miles delivery will be charged at cost. Deliveries will be scheduled as soon after the sale as possible. We do not offer delivery on heifers but will work with the buyer to arrange delivery if needed. • A $50 credit will be given to purchasers who pick up their bulls by April 15th. • A $50 credit will be given to purchasers of multiple bulls. • We will be retaining a 1/3 interest in bulls we designate or wish to collect and use in our herd. They will be noted in this catalog. Semen collection is at buyer’s convenience. Buyer has full possession & full salvage value. • Registration papers will be transferred to the buyer which provides eligibility for the RAAA FCCP. • Announcements from sale block take precedence over printed catalog. SALE PROCEDURES: • Animals are always available for inspection at the ranch. • Bulls & heifers will be penned in small groups on sale day. • Each animal will sell in catalog order in a video setting, rather than through a sale ring. • Bids will be accepted: - Live at the auction. - On one of the sale day phones. - On the Internet at DVAuction.com with no buyer’s fee. - Call Larry or Kevin for help and to leave sight unseen bids. - All bids will be handled in strict confidence and be treated as if you were present. • Absentee bidders please register before sale day! • Internet viewing and bidding at DVAuction.com

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SALE DAY PHONE NUMBERS: (970) 590-4981 • (970) 222-6094 (970) 301-3998 • (970) 371-0214 (804) 647-0127 • (816) 661-2289 • (435) 823-0829

Can’t make the sale? We are pleased to bring you real-time Internet bidding and a live broadcast of this sale through DV Auction. To watch or bid online, simply complete the following steps: 1) Visit the DVAuction web site at www.dvauction.com 2) Click on the “Register” tab 3) Enter a user name, password and your contact information. 4) Click on “Apply for Bidding.” - Select the sale from the list of other auctions and click “Apply”. - Complete the process by filling out the Banking & Lending information requested. - Be sure to include a personal contact at your bank, we will contact them in order to get a credit reference. - If you would prefer to be approved using your credit card, call (402) 316-5460. - Please be sure to apply for bidding at least a day in advance of the sale-every effort will be made to process your application in a timely manner. DVAuction will contact you once you have been approved to bid. We do not provide buyer numbers until you have purchased a lot in the sale, and that number is only usable for that auction. After the sale contact the sale owner or manager to make arrangements for payment and delivery of your online purchases. Please Note: High speed Internet access (DSL, T-1, or Broadband) is required to be able to bid successfully during the sale. If you have any questions, please contact DVAuction at (402) 316-5460 or (402) 474-5557 or email support@dvauction.com. Proxy Bidding: If you can’t access a computer during the sale, you can now place a “proxy bid” through DV Auction. Simply follow the instructions listed above, and as the sale date nears there will be a “Proxy Bidding” link under the sale listing on the main page of DV Auction. You can then place the maximum amount that you’d like to bid, and our system will represent your bid just as if you were there.

Croissant RedAngus

RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS CROISSANT RED ANGUS CATTLE ... • • • •

Excel in calving ease, carcass and maternal traits Are developed and conditioned to survive the breeding season Large contemporary groups Cow herd is selected and managed to produce under range conditions

Croissant Red Angus Yearling Bull EPD Averages: HB

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

148

-3.2

0.45

0.03

REA

19 0.20

Red Angus Breed EPD Averages: HB

109 50

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-1.3

0.45

0.02

#1686920

LJC ACACIA 166 MPPA: 103.4 AOD: 3 HB

1A 100%

88 BW 205 Adj 781 365 Adj 1331 3.43 PWG 3.99 %IMF 14.5 REA Fat 0.35 Frame 5.8

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

12 -3.8

109

0.87

0.04

30 0.49

3% 13%

38% 12%

14%

61%

53%

21%

82% 15%

108 111 112 113

158 53 6%

CED

7-Apr-14

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 5L ALLIANCE 2526-246V LJC PANSY 620

LJC MERLIN 937Z

REA

Ratio

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 166B Bull

21 0.12

REA

CALVING EASE: It’ll be nearly halfway through the sale before another calf this young shows up on

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the sale order – but 166B is all bull despite his youth. His 14.5 REA scan was the third largest in the entire offering – even though he was too young for RAAA to ratio. With 10 traits in the top 15% – including a best 3% Calving Ease to 109 YW EPD spread - 166B has earned the pole position in our 2015 bull offering. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Lot 1 Croissant RedAngus

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 953B Bull

#1686853

LJC CASSANDRA 953 MPPA: 105.6 AOD: 5 GM

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

10 -2.2

100

-1

0.27 -0.10 26 0.55

8% 32%

17% 25%

44%

84%

CALVING EASE:

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77% 63% 97%

MARB

Bull

32%

REA

Ratio

#1686946

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC CRYSTAL MARBLE 237 MPPA: 101.6 AOD: 2 GM

Merlin sons always find their way to the top - wherever he’s used. True to his sire, 953B delivers best 8% Calving Ease with triple digit growth, top 1% Stayability with best 7% Yield Grade and top 3% REA EPDs. Each of his dam’s prior calves were selected to be in the seedstock program – no surprise with her 108 WW, 102 YW & 103 REA average progeny ratios.

LJC NEXUS 237B

101 108 103 98 76 100 95

165 50 55%

CED

2 99.9%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC TIFFANY 537

LJC MERLIN T179

9-Mar-14

87 BW 205 Adj 759 365 Adj 1225 2.97 PWG 3.08 %IMF 13.4 REA Fat 0.36 Frame 5.9

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC TANSY 837

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

13 -4.1

102

0.29 -0.08 24 0.31

2% 10%

16% 22%

88%

81%

58% 92% 56%

MARB

10%

107 104 103 101 105 98 90

191 51 28%

CED

26-Feb-14

79 BW 205 Adj 699 365 Adj 1189 3.05 PWG 4.09 %IMF 12.4 REA Fat 0.30 Frame 5.4

REA

38% 16%

CALVING EASE: Top 2% CED Heifer bull by “Nexus” born unassisted from a 2-yr-old Merlin dam

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– yet this lightest 10% birth weight bull delivers 102 YW EPD on the strength of his positive ratios for weaning, yearling and ADG. Fertility and productive lifespan drive profitability for cow/calf operations – so plan on keeping all of 237B’s daughters based on his top 1% Stayability EPD. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Lot 3 Croissant RedAngus

Lot 4

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 914B Bull

#1686841

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC GINA 914 MPPA: 97.8

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER S281 T7 MESSMER GINNIE 354R

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

13 -6.1

102

0.54 -0.02 22 0.28

41% 22%

84%

98%

56%

28%

MARB

26%

98 100 102 105 140 100 118

193 53 10%

CED

AOD: 5

14-Mar-14

82 BW 205 Adj 702 365 Adj 1212 3.19 PWG 5.66 %IMF 13.4 REA Fat 0.45 Frame 4.9

REA

44% 19%

CALVING EASE: Cattle known for Gain & Grade top feeder calf sales, and 914B will go a long

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ways towards building that reputation with his 105 ADG ratio and 140 IMF ratio! If you like them deep-ribbed, soft-flanked, and wide sprung – own this top 2% HerdBuilder/Top 1% STAY – and let him build you a cow herd of moderate, easy keeping, long-lasting females. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Ratio

LJC MERLIN 028B Bull

#1686869

LJC MISS MONTANA 028 MPPA: 99.3 AOD: 4 GM

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

10 -2.5

115

0.86

0.08

35 0.28

27%

8% 27%

14%

42%

71%

12% 19%

69% 94% 70% 33%

95 102 102 101 124 103 131

132 54 4%

CED

1A 100%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 5L MONTANA X240-758

LJC MERLIN T179

1-Mar-14

79 BW 205 Adj 717 365 Adj 1210 3.08 PWG 5.02 %IMF 13.8 REA Fat 0.50 Frame 5.2

REA

CALVING EASE: We’re sure his ears are long enough to know when a heifer is in heat. And, his

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best 8% Calving Ease to top 7% YW EPD spread make him a heifer bull deluxe. Add his top 4% Marbling & top 19% REA and his calves will have bred in carcass merit in addition to extra pay weight. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

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Ratio

LJC NEXUS 235B Bull

#1686944

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC MERLIN CHARITY 235 MPPA: 108.0 AOD: 2

27-Feb-14

1B 99.9%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC CHARITY 329

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-2.3

112

-3

0.30 -0.10 32 0.32

10% 24% 29% 32%

86%

79%

97% 94% 99%

103 120 112 101 127 95 114

CED

156 51

MARB

78 BW 205 Adj 811 365 Adj 1291 3.05 PWG 4.97 %IMF 12.0 REA Fat 0.39 Frame 5.5

REA

17% 15%

CALVING EASE: His 2-yr-old Merlin dam has already earned a 108 MPPA, and exemplifies why

we can’t get enough Merlin daughters. If you sell your calves by the pound you’ll appreciate 235B’s top 2% WW EPD, but the feeder who buys your calves will appreciate his breed leading .26 ADG EPD (approx top 15%) as well as his 127 % IMF ratio.

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Ratio

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 658B Bull

#1686803

LJC CAMELIA 658 MPPA: 99.5 AOD: 8 GM

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

13 -5.4

0.40

0.06

13 0.45

69% 59%

27%

91%

15%

57%

63%

74%

86 106 105 106 85 113 87

191 52 19%

CED

1B 98.4%

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 BECKTON CHAMP M300 R1 LJC LOGAN FREIDA 136

LJC MERLIN 937Z

9-Mar-14

74 BW 205 Adj 749 365 Adj 1255 3.22 PWG 3.42 %IMF 15.1 REA Fat 0.33 Frame 5.4

REA

CALVING EASE: Another top 2% CED Heifer Bull candidate who started off with a modest 86 BW

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ratio, before exploding to 106 Weaning and 106 ADG ratios. But, 658B’s daughters will probably be his longest lasting contribution with top 2% Stayability, top 7% Heifer Preg Rate & best 15% daughters’ first calf calving ease.

Lot 5 Croissant RedAngus

Ratio

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 201B Bull

#1686924

LJC ALFIE 201 MPPA: 102.0 AOD: 2 GM

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

154 53

11 -5.8

11%

39% 65%

69%

CED

1A 100%

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC POLLY 615

LJC MERLIN 937Z

19-Feb-14

55% 86% 90% 12%

MARB

72 BW 205 Adj 707 365 Adj 1184 2.97 PWG 4.30 %IMF 13.0 REA Fat 0.31 Frame 4.6 YG

98 105 102 98 110 103 93 REA

0.48 -0.07 10 0.33 39%

12%

82% 14%

CALVING EASE: We believe having such a significant number of first calf heifers wean calves that

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earned a low number in the sale order is indicative of our herd’s genetic progress. We don’t shy away from using a bull out of one of these 2-yr-olds - like lot 8’s 102 MPPA dam – after all they are our cutting edge maternal genetics. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Ratio

LJC MERLIN 205B Bull

#1686926

LJC ASHLEY 205 MPPA: 98.4 AOD: 2 GM

CED

1A 100%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC CIRRUS 758

LJC MERLIN T179

28-Feb-14

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

11 -4.4

0.43 -0.12 21 0.57

11% 25%

26% 31%

77%

50%

59% 99% 82%

86 96 101 108 113 100 99

154 51

MARB

62 BW 205 Adj 649 365 Adj 1173 3.27 PWG 4.42 %IMF 12.7 REA Fat 0.34 Frame 4.7

48%

REA

CALVING EASE: If you like them moderate, deep, and thick with big testicles, you’ll want 205B. A

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heifer bull – but much more, achieving 108 ADG and 113 %IMF ratios. His sire, Merlin, contributes top 6% REA combined with his maternal grand-sire, Affirmed, who adds top 2% Marbling. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Lot 9 Croissant RedAngus

Lot 10

Bull

#1686945

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC MERLIN CROCUS 236 MPPA: 101.6 AOD: 2

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 236B

23-Feb-14

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC LANCER CROCUS 512

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

0.2

123

-3

0.17 -0.06 43 0.41

21% 68% 37% 78%

95%

94%

CALVING EASE:

Bull

#1686954

1A 100%

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-0.2

101

16% 24%

70%

36% 50% 29% 69% CALVING EASE:

27-Feb-14

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC LADY MATTIE 057

LJC NEXUS MATTIE 248 MPPA: 107.6 AOD: 2 GM

REA

Ratio

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 248B

124 50

15%

Like anyone else, we like the paycheck that comes with extra growth – but we refuse to write the check that comes along with increased cow size; therein lies the unique value of Lot 10 - Top 3% growth packed in a mid-5 frame. He’s all there and looks like a seedstock herd bull.

LJC MERLIN T179

90% 89% 99%

124 104 109 117 78 103 77

CED

139 49

MARB

93 BW 205 Adj 699 365 Adj 1266 3.54 PWG 3.04 %IMF 13.0 REA Fat 0.26 Frame 5.7

75% 89% 94% 13%

MARB

94 BW 205 Adj 799 365 Adj 1297 3.11 PWG 3.74 %IMF 13.1 REA Fat 0.28 Frame 5.5 YG

124 119 112 103 96 103 82 REA

0.55 -0.11 29 0.40 27%

23%

Powerful Merlin son out of a 2-yr-old Nexus daughter who weaned 248B at a 119 WW ratio. Talk about turning generations, his 104.4 MPPA grand dam - Mattie 057 - was just a 4-yr-old when Lot 11 was weaned last fall. Mattie also raised LOT 15. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

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Lot 12

Bull

#1686844

LJC MISSY 920 MPPA: 105.8 AOD: 5 GM

138 51

3-Mar-14

1A 100%

BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 LJC CHERISE 505

LJC LEGACY 467W

Ratio

LJC LEGACY 920B

81 BW 205 Adj 761 365 Adj 1284 3.27 PWG 3.14 %IMF 12.8 REA Fat 0.28 Frame 5.8

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2.8

105

0.35

0.04

29 0.07

25% 18%

49%

90% 18% 90% 10%

69%

53%

25% 55%

21% 33% 29% 24%

96 108 108 108 78 96 74 REA

CALVING EASE: 920B ranks in the Top 25% for 7 traits in support of his top 21% HerdBuilder.

There’s value in a growth curve that starts out 4% lighter at birth, but weans 8% heavier and gains 8% faster than his contemporaries. If you retain replacements, you’ll find even more value in his top 10% STAY, top 18% HPG, and 105.8 MPPA dam. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

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Bull

#1686836

BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 5L MONTANA X240-758 MPPA: 112.3 AOD: 6

126 56 33%

Ratio

LJC AFFIRMED 758B

4-Mar-14

1A 100%

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 5L SIGNATURE 5615 XXX MONTANA 240 MB

84 BW 205 Adj 788 365 Adj 1329 3.38 PWG 6.07 %IMF 12.5 REA Fat 0.46 Frame 5.8

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2.4

105

1.12

0.07

29 -0.01

14% 17%

59%

67%

24% 72%

29% 29%

70% 66%

100 112 112 111 150 93 120 REA

CALVING EASE: 758B’s Top 1% GridMaster index is supported by his 111 ADG ratio and 150% IMF

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ratio - the highest marbling scan in the sale – no surprise his 1.12 Marbling EPD easily surpasses the top 1% of the breed. His dam has amazing average progeny ratios of: 116 WW, 112 YW and 135 %IMF. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686849

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC PACKER WILLIE 939 MPPA: 98.2 AOD: 5

25-Mar-14

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB MESSMER PACKER S008 MESSMER WILLIE S041

96 BW 205 Adj 743 365 Adj 1245 3.14 PWG 4.33 %IMF 12.7 REA Fat 0.38 Frame 5.1

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-1.3

110

0.22

0.00

33 0.26

49% 22% 48%

11%

96%

90%

35%

15% 21%

83% 33% 82%

114 105 105 103 107 95 99

CED

178 50 4%

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 939B

REA

CALVING EASE: 939B is a bull that should increase pay weight whether you sell calves, yearlings

or own them all the way to the carcass – he ranks in the Top 8% for WW, 11% for YW and 15% for carcass weight – and he’ll add more muscle in the process with his top 21% REA EPD ratio. Perhaps more importantly, he’ll add those pounds & red meat while remaining below average birth weight and moderate framed. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Bull

#1686888

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC LADY MATTIE 057 MPPA: 104.4 AOD: 4

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 057B

139 52

24-Mar-14

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB 5L LEGEND DESIGN 2415-7057 5L MATTIE 1844-918

81 BW 205 Adj 777 365 Adj 1292 3.22 PWG 3.33 %IMF 13.3 REA Fat 0.40 Frame 5.6

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-3.8

-3

0.58

0.00

22 0.19

52% 34%

38%

20% 59% 82% 22%

22%

35%

46% 32%

21% 22% 22% 13%

98 110 109 106 82 100 104 REA

CALVING EASE: 057B offers powerful phenotype and well balanced genotype. He is above average

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at growth, carcass and cow herd building trait – no wonder he earns top ranks for both HerdBuilder and GridMaster Indices. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Lot 15 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686770

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC COMMANCHE 405 MPPA: 97.1 AOD: 10

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 405B

143 51

24-Feb-14

1B 99.9%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC LOBO 617 017

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-2.9

-2

0.29 -0.02 21 0.17

23% 38%

95%

81%

18% 34% 22% 22%

55% 76% 99%

MARB

68 BW 205 Adj 749 365 Adj 1217 2.97 PWG 3.78 %IMF 13.3 REA Fat 0.46 Frame 4.7 YG

26%

REA

48% 36%

CALVING EASE: This bull is a twin, which is why he has no performance or carcass ratios. But

he was too good not to offer with top 25% Calving Ease, Weaning Weight, Yield Grade and top 7% Stay earning 405B a top 18% HerdBuilder index.

Bull

#1686791

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC ANNABELLE 554 MPPA: 105.9 AOD: 9

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 554B

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LCC ABOVE &BEYOND 1300J LJC CRYSTAL 327

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

10 -1.7

109

0.36

0.02

32 0.27

8% 40%

12%

68%

67%

44%

16% 20%

71% 93% 56%

113 106 104 101 66 107 64

167 51 31%

CED

10-Mar-14

95 BW 205 Adj 747 365 Adj 1241 3.08 PWG 2.65 %IMF 14.3 REA Fat 0.24 Frame 5.5

REA

CALVING EASE: 554B bends the growth curve combining best 8% Calving Ease to top 12% year-

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ling weight – and comes in a moderate frame with a big loin. His dam will turn 10 this spring and has average progeny ratios of: 107 WW, 106 YW & 111 REA. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Lot 17 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686938

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC LANCER TORI 225 MPPA: 100.4 AOD: 2

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 225B

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC LANCER 806 LJC TORI 737

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

14 -5.5

0.38 -0.06 16 0.38

25% 44%

82%

62%

11%

*****

Bull

#1686809

CED

2-Mar-14

1A 100%

BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 BROWN CHEROKEE N7426 LJC CHEVELLE 562

LJC CAVALIER 707 MPPA: 99.1 AOD: 7 BW

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

142 54

13 -6.2

18%

82% 85%

82%

15%

REA

66% 10%

Ratio

LJC LANCER 707B

What better bull to lead off a run of heifer bulls than 225B with his best 1% Calving Ease, Top 1% Stayability, and Top 1% HerdBuilder. Here’s a “sleep all night” heifer bull that looks as good as his numbers. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

LJC LANCER 806

53% 85% 82%

MARB

95 101 98 94 69 103 66

217 53 CALVING EASE:

CED

27-Feb-14

69 BW 205 Adj 680 365 Adj 1135 2.84 PWG 2.70 %IMF 13.1 REA Fat 0.22 Frame 4.7

98% 91% 82% 17%

MARB

74 BW 205 Adj 732 365 Adj 1151 2.62 PWG 3.49 %IMF 12.1 REA Fat 0.26 Frame 5.3 YG

0.84 -0.08 4%

10%

88 104 97 86 86 91 68

REA

0.04

93% 62%

CALVING EASE: An LJC Lancer 806 sired heifer bull. Breed leading for Calving Ease, Birth Weight,

*****

and Marbling.

Lot 19 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686810

LJC CORINA 710 MPPA: 95.3 AOD: 7 GM

1A 100%

84 BW 205 Adj 677 365 Adj 1183 3.16 PWG 4.53 %IMF 12.9 REA Fat 0.49 Frame 5.8

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

10 -4.5

1.00

0.08

14 0.08

11%

74% 61%

88%

71%

71% 53%

98% 89% 90%

100 96 99 104 112 97 129

154 54 3%

CED

8-Mar-14

BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 BROWN CHEROKEE N7426 LJC TRUMP BAMBI 809

LJC LANCER 806

Ratio

LJC LANCER 710B

REA

CALVING EASE: Heifer bull with bred in fertility and quality grade – check his marbling EPD and

*****

IMF ratio.

Bull

#1686947

LJC MIRANDA 238 MPPA: 98.0 AOD: 2 GM

1A 100%

56 BW 205 Adj 641 365 Adj 1174 3.32 PWG 3.45 %IMF 13.7 REA Fat 0.43 Frame 4.3

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

16 -5.0

0.48

0.01

19 0.77

52% 39%

21%

90% 44% 56% 11%

39%

56%

78 95 101 110 88 108 126

163 52 17%

CED

15-Feb-14

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC MERLIN T179 LJC NEBULA ROYALE 852

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 238B

REA

CALVING EASE: Best 1% CED Heifer bull. His calves might hold rainwater on their backs – check

*****

REA EPD and big REA scan.

Bull

#1686911

LJC COLLETTE 145 MPPA: 101.4 AOD: 3 GM

1B 98.5%

82 BW 205 Adj 681 365 Adj 1161 3.05 PWG 3.88 %IMF 13.9 REA Fat 0.49 Frame 5.1

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

12 -4.8

-1

0.43

0.13

19 0.46

65% 39%

30%

50%

87%

55%

32% 11% 56%

99 97 98 100 96 104 129

179 52 19%

CED

10-Mar-14

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MISS EXCALIBER 637

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 145B

REA

CALVING EASE: Best 3% CED Heifer bull with an EPD profile that predicts added fertility, longevity,

***** 14

big loins and more profit.

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686873

LJC CORSICA 033 MPPA: 101.1 AOD: 4 GM

CED

7-Mar-14

1A 100%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC CAVALIER 707

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 033B

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

140 50

12 -4.6

20% 49%

80% 78%

56%

MARB

84 BW 205 Adj 707 365 Adj 1213 3.16 PWG 4.77 %IMF 14.1 REA Fat 0.40 Frame 5.1 YG

0.55 -0.20

79% 38% 82% 14%

27%

101 100 102 104 118 105 105

REA

0.50

85%

CALVING EASE: Put an end to Yield Grade 4s with this best 3% CED Heifer bull that ranks in the

*****

best 1% for Yield grade, but promises even more carcass premiums with his 118% IMF scans.

Bull

#1686866

LJC MERRY 016 MPPA: 102.7 AOD: 4 GM

CED

29-Mar-14

1A 100%

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC MERLIN T179 LJC HAPPY 864

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 016B

78 BW 205 Adj 731 365 Adj 1185 2.84 PWG 4.54 %IMF 13.5 REA Fat 0.52 Frame 4.7

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

154 51

12 -5.1

0.37

0.00

12 0.54

11% 29%

70% 64%

26%

54% 22% 82% 13%

64%

35%

77%

94 104 100 93 112 101 137 REA

CALVING EASE: Another best 3% CED Heifer bull with extra depth of rib and a balanced genotype

*****

that earned a top 11% HerdBuilder index. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

Lot 24 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686882

LJC VANNA 047 MPPA: 99.8 AOD: 4 GM

121 50

8-Mar-14

1B 99.9%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC CHARMAINE 660

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 047B

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-3.2

30% 32%

88%

39% 45% 12% 18%

MARB

79 BW 205 Adj 738 365 Adj 1196 2.92 PWG 3.88 %IMF 14.3 REA Fat 0.38 Frame 5.6 YG

93 105 100 96 96 107 100 REA

0.26 -0.04 23 0.35

85% 97% 82% 24%

85%

20%

43% 12%

CALVING EASE: This best 12% calving ease bull was born 7% lighter but weaned 5% heavier.

****

Bull

#1684763

MAJOR LADY 923C MPPA: 102.4 AOD: 5 GM

129 51

15-Feb-14

1A 100%

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 RDD CHEROKEE CANYON 010R MISS MAJOR L 606

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 014

77 BW 205 Adj 679 365 Adj 1186 3.17 PWG 4.25 %IMF 13.0 REA Fat 0.59 Frame 4.6

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-3.8

0.35

0.08

14 0.41

69% 63%

11%

74%

82% 37%

69%

71%

30% 34% 16% 14%

91 98 103 109 101 101 152 REA

CALVING EASE: Big gaining son of “Right Kind” that started off 9% lighter than average at birth but

***

gained ground every day before finishing with an impressive 109 ADG ratio.

Lot 26 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1684764

5L FOREVER FIRE 1186-674W 1SLC DANDY MISS W07 MPPA: 105.6 AOD: 4

Ratio

1SLC RED HOT 411

11-Mar-14

1A 100%

5L TURNPIKE 735-7507 5L FIREFLY 954-1186 DKK DANDY DAY 8017 MRR 022R

90 BW 205 Adj 735 365 Adj 1301 3.54 PWG 4.75 %IMF 14.5 REA Fat 0.34 Frame 6.1

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

0.2

114

0.66

0.07

38 0.27

43% 23% 86% 76%

34%

83%

56% 38%

13%

67%

118 52 CALVING EASE:

Bull

#1686875

LJC HOWDY PENNY 035 MPPA: 110.4 AOD: 4 GM

20%

Ratio

1-Apr-14

1A 100%

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MCPHEE HOWDY 216 LJC CHEROKEE PENNY 702

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

REA

We like 411 to add pay weight and carcass value - study his top 10% EPDs for weight traits coupled with 113 ratios for both %IMF and REA.

LJC RIGHT KIND 035B

134 51

107 106 113 121 113 113 87

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-3.7

56% 59%

14%

80%

25% 28% 12% 14%

94% 22%

MARB

91 BW 205 Adj 828 365 Adj 1308 3 PWG 4.43 %IMF 16.6 REA Fat 0.46 Frame 5.9 YG

109 117 110 99 110 125 121 REA

0.56 -0.08 15 0.68 25%

10%

68%

CALVING EASE: One look at the business end of 035B and you won’t be surprised with his top

1% REA EPD that goes along with his impressive round. His growth and carcass ratios will rival any bull in the sale, and his dam is as prepotent as any cow in the herd with average progeny ratios of: 117 WW, 110 YW, 110 IMF and 125 REA.

Lot 28 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686900

LJC MERCI 121 MPPA: 106.9 AOD: 3 GM

CED

28-Feb-14

1A 100%

MESSMER JED V510 CHOAT LARKABA 813 LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937

CHOAT JED X13

Ratio

LJC JED 121B

88 BW 205 Adj 811 365 Adj 1448 3.97 PWG 3.59 %IMF 13.8 REA Fat 0.32 Frame 6.5

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

151 49

11 -3.1

127

0.03

0.06

42 0.43

13% 67%

5% 21%

13%

51%

99%

63%

78% 83% 70%

108 115 122 131 89 103 84 REA

CALVING EASE: You’ll find impressive individuals throughout the sale order – like Lot 29 – the top

gaining bull in the sale. His impressive gain ratio comes as no surprise; his .36 ADG EPD would rank in the top 1% of the breed.

Bull

#1686871

LJC CONTATA 031 MPPA: 100.4 AOD: 4 GM

1B 99.9%

95 BW 205 Adj 732 365 Adj 1233 3.19 PWG 3.51 %IMF 14.3 REA Fat 0.30 Frame 6.3 CW

112 104 104 105 87 107 79

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

193 50

12 -1.1

0.53

0.07

24 0.47

3% 52%

61% 41%

48%

84%

56%

30%

67%

38%

51%

CED

9-Mar-14

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC LUNA 312

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 031B

REA

CALVING EASE: Top 2% HerdBuilder that is line bred to Red Angus cornerstones, Lancer 442T and

Julian B571.

Bull

#1686874

LJC HILLARY 034 MPPA: 100.9 AOD: 4 GM

123 51

7-Apr-14

1B 99.8%

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MCPHEE HOWDY 216 LJC CERI 608

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 034B

96 BW 205 Adj 763 365 Adj 1255 3.14 PWG 4.03 %IMF 12.9 REA Fat 0.38 Frame 5.4

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2.9

0.51

0.08

19 0.39

59% 50%

34%

83%

90% 42%

34%

71%

56%

37% 26% 22% 22%

113 108 105 103

REA

CALVING EASE: A bull that could get overlooked due to his youth, but competed with strong ratios

* 18

for WW, YW and ADG.

Croissant RedAngus

Lot 32

Bull

#1686886

LJC COBALT 052 MPPA: 99.1 AOD: 4 GM

131 48

9-Mar-14

1A 100%

MESSMER JED V510 CHOAT LARKABA 813 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MICA 822

CHOAT JED X13

Ratio

LJC JED 052B

88 BW 205 Adj 682 365 Adj 1313 3.95 PWG 5.10 %IMF 13.1 REA Fat 0.56 Frame 5.5

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2.8

103

0.14

0.00

28 0.19

63% 20%

73%

47% 17% 70% 17%

95%

35%

25% 32%

28% 87% 22% 24%

106 97 110 130 126 98 148 REA

CALVING EASE: Cattle feeders are all about Gain & Grade - and yours will love you for owning Lot

32 with his 130 ADG and 126 IMF ratios.

Bull

#1686901

LJC NEBULA QUEEN 125 MPPA: 96.9 AOD: 3 GM

CED

6-Mar-14

1A 100%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA R367 LJC LANTANA 412

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 125B

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

10 -2.0

0.64 -0.07 26 0.38

12% 19%

8% 35%

18% 27%

98%

15%

12%

108 99 99 98 123 107 78

154 52

76% 99% 82%

MARB

88 BW 205 Adj 699 365 Adj 1176 2.97 PWG 4.97 %IMF 14.4 REA Fat 0.30 Frame 5.2

REA

33% 10%

CALVING EASE: Moderate framed, soft flanked Merlin son that will build value in both cowherds

***

and carcasses – Top 3% STAY combined with top 15% Marbling and Top 10% REA EPDs.

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686905

LJC MONA 135 MPPA: 98.9 GM

CED

2-Mar-14

1A 100%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 LJC JANA 433

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 135B

AOD: 3

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

13 -3.6

106

0.36 -0.01 28 0.30

10% 33%

2% 14%

27% 16%

66%

67%

30%

100 103 104 103 77 101 84

156 51

89% 95% 70%

MARB

81 BW 205 Adj 729 365 Adj 1232 3.14 PWG 3.13 %IMF 13.5 REA Fat 0.32 Frame 5.8

REA

27% 17%

CALVING EASE: Top 10% HerdBuilder son of Merlin that balances calving ease, growth, fertility,

longevity and muscling.

***

Bull

#1686783

LJC BOWIE 467 MPPA: 104.6 AOD: 10 GM

1A 100%

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

0.53 -0.04 12 0.28

3% 11%

55% 68%

18%

30%

20%

98 104 102 99 83 108 92

12 -4.1

74% 97% 56%

MARB

81 BW 205 Adj 733 365 Adj 1215 3 PWG 3.36 %IMF 14.4 REA Fat 0.35 Frame 6.3

166 52 19%

CED

2-Mar-14

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BASIN HOBO 79E LJC LM QUEEN 704

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 467B

REA

77% 19%

CALVING EASE: Best 3% Calving Ease Heifer bull that comes in a little larger framed package.

****

Typical of the Merlins, cow herd traits, birth to yearling spread, and muscling combine for profitability, as indicated by his top 6% HerdBuilder.

Bull

#1686921

CPC NELLIE’S ACE 170 MPPA: 99.1 AOD: 3 GM

1A 100%

84 BW 205 Adj 727 365 Adj 1182 2.84 PWG 4.61 %IMF 13.5 REA Fat 0.31 Frame 5.2

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

13 -3.8

-1

0.77

0.02

12 0.09

2% 13%

68% 67%

26%

44%

75% 51%

29% 76% 56%

104 103 99 93 114 101 82

174 53 10%

CED

26-Feb-14

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC 5L ALLIANCE 2526-246V CPC NELLIE 754

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

Ratio

LJC PINNACLE 170B

REA

CALVING EASE: Long-hipped, big scrotal son of Pinnacle with plenty of rib shape. Here we are

**** 20

halfway through the sale and we’ve got a Best 2% calving ease bull that’s also top 5% HerdBuilder and top 10% GridMaster.

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686958

LJC TRINITY 252 MPPA: 100.8 AOD: 2 GM

1A 100%

80 BW 205 Adj 686 365 Adj 1258 3.57 PWG 4.06 %IMF 12.8 REA Fat 0.42 Frame 5.3

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

11 -3.9

0.70

0.04

22 0.45

20% 13%

5% 13%

57% 35%

20%

96% 78% 94% 11%

10%

53%

47%

***

Ratio

LJC PINNACLE 959B Bull

#1686856

1A 100%

65 BW 205 Adj 688 365 Adj 1142 2.84 PWG 4.17 %IMF 12.6 REA Fat 0.47 Frame 4.7

77 98 96 93 103 94 123

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

REA

170 53

15 -6.8

-3

0.45

0.03

0.20

75% 87%

41%

46%

48%

CED

22-Feb-14

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC CASEY 308

LJC CASSIE 959 MPPA: 99.1 AOD: 5 GM

REA

This best 5% Calving Ease heifer bull was born unassisted to a 2-yr-old and grew to a 118 ADG ratio.

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

108 102 109 118 104 101 124

140 52 CALVING EASE:

CED

17-Feb-14

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC 5L TRADN DESIGNS 2367-331W LJC MINNIE 07

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

Ratio

LJC PINNACLE 252B

75% 89% 99%

95% 30%

CALVING EASE:

*****

Lot 36 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1684753

BIEBER NATIE 135S MPPA: 102.3 AOD: 8 GM

133 51

8-Mar-14

1A 100%

RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S MISS MARIA 912 BASIN TREND SETTER 6074 BIEBER NATIE 9984

1SLC SAKIC 217

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 412

90 BW 205 Adj 744 365 Adj 1212 2.93 PWG 4.04 %IMF 11.3 REA Fat 0.29 Frame 5.4

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-1.6

0.32

0.12

17 -0.41

43% 62%

18%

71% 90% 40% 19%

75%

85%

63% 99%

26% 34% 29% 42%

106 108 105 100 96 88 75 REA

CALVING EASE:

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 804 Bull

#1684751

19-Mar-14

1A 100%

RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S MISS MARIA 912 LCC MAJOR LEAGUE A502M DFR 009K

1SLC SAKIC 217 MRR MAJOR 020R MPPA: 103.1 AOD: 9

85 BW 205 Adj 781 365 Adj 1245 2.9 PWG 4.02 %IMF 13.7 REA Fat 0.39 Frame 6.3 CW

100 113 108 99 96 107 101

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2

0.8

103

0.37

0.05

31 0.00

REA

73% 33% 95% 86%

21%

50%

82% 91% 26% 62%

64%

58%

18% 71%

CALVING EASE:

Bull

#1686794

BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC CERI 608 MPPA: 107.3 AOD: 8

Ratio

LJC AFFIRMED 608B

136 53

13-Mar-14

1B 99.6%

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC JUNIPER 436

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-1.8

-3

22% 46%

50%

94%

99%

23% 12% 57% 40%

MARB

91 BW 205 Adj 749 365 Adj 1224 3.03 PWG 5.11 %IMF 12.9 REA Fat 0.30 Frame 6.2 YG

106 106 103 100 126 97 78 REA

0.82 -0.10 21 0.33 5%

50% 14%

CALVING EASE: Affirmed is our “Go To” sire for Marbling with an average progeny IMF ratio of

117. Lot 41 is a big contributor to his sire’s reputation for quality grade, posting a 126 %IMF ratio. While you are studying 608B’s breed leading carcass value EPDs – don’t overlook his equally impressive breed ranks for reproductive traits – HPG & STAY.

Croissant RedAngus

Lot 42

Bull

#1686887

LJC CLARISSA 053 MPPA: 104.6 AOD: 4 GM

139 51

8-Mar-14

1A 100%

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MARISSA 823

BROWN AFFIRMED W7691

Ratio

LJC AFFIRMED 053B

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-2.1

107

-1

0.51 -0.08 30 0.25

17% 15%

54%

34%

69% 11% 97%

10%

115 103 101 99 103 100 105

CED

21% 34% 37% 33%

MARB

96 BW 205 Adj 727 365 Adj 1207 3 PWG 4.17 %IMF 13.4 REA Fat 0.40 Frame 5.1

REA

21% 23%

CALVING EASE:

Bull

#1686793

BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC CLOVER 606 MPPA: 95.3 AOD: 8

Ratio

LJC AFFIRMED 606B

142 51

11-Apr-14

1A 100%

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC JOKER 320

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-2.2

-1

-6

36% 68%

91%

18% 24% 22% 32%

31% 15% 99% 10%

MARB

90 BW 205 Adj 722 365 Adj 1137 2.59 PWG 4.66 %IMF 12.3 REA Fat 0.33 Frame 4.8 YG

107 104 102 100

REA

0.51 -0.04 14 0.15 34%

20%

71% 39%

CALVING EASE:

* Croissant RedAngus

Croissant RedAngus

THE POWER OF 80K ACCURACY EPDs predict an animal’s true genetic merit which can be passed on to offspring. As the amount of data included in an animal’s EPD calculation increases, ranchers can have more confidence that the EPD correctly identifies the animal’s true genetic merit. This is communicated to stake holders in the form of “Accuracy”, which is printed in conjunction with each EPD and ranges Accuracy from 0 to 99. = 23

Pedigree + Performance Record

Accuracy = 34

INCREASED DATA = INCREASED ACCURACY = INCREASED RELIABILTY The power of 80K is the ability to collect additional genetic prediction data before an animal is selected to enter or exit the herd. Thus allowing producers to achieve their genetic goals at a faster rate, as the genetic predictions used in selection decisions are of higher accuracy.

Pedigree + Performance Record + 80K Genomics

Accuracy = 34 Pedigree + Performance Record + 10 Progeny

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1684757

1SLC ROMA V21 MPPA: 100.0 AOD: 5 GM

133 51

2-Mar-14

1A 100%

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 BUF CRK ROMEO R330 MRR 022R

BAST FAT TONY 101

Ratio

1SLA RED CAP 304

79 BW 205 Adj 662 365 Adj 1130 2.93 PWG 5.54 %IMF 13.2 REA Fat 0.45 Frame 4.9

93 96 98 100 132 103 117

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

REA

-3.2

0.49

0.09

0.05

78% 82%

56% 15% 82% 27%

37%

75%

26% 26% 22% 20%

85% 60%

CALVING EASE: One of the top IMF bulls in the offering at 132 ratio.

***

Bull

#1684766

1SLC MARIA W12 MPPA: 101.6 AOD: 4 GM

103 49

23-Mar-14

1A 100%

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 BUF CRK MARIAS N155 MRR 024T

BAST FAT TONY 101

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 420

82 BW 205 Adj 690 365 Adj 1070 2.38 PWG 3.61 %IMF 12.9 REA Fat 0.30 Frame 5.1

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-1.7

0.16

0.05

83% 94%

65% 59% 70% 41%

94%

58%

61% 74% 78% 42%

98 100 93 82 86 100 77 REA

2 -0.06 93% 83%

CALVING EASE:

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 413 Bull

#1684768

24-Mar-14

1A 100%

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 1SLC CHATEAU U04 PEPPY TO3

BAST FAT TONY 101 1SLC PEPPY W14 MPPA: 98.9 AOD: 4

82 BW 205 Adj 687 365 Adj 1092 2.53 PWG 3.08 %IMF 13.4 REA Fat 0.36 Frame 5.3

98 99 95 87 73 104 93

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

REA

-1.5

0.20

0.06

0.16

79% 84%

18%

53% 99% 70% 46%

92%

63%

74% 77% 57% 44%

82% 37%

CALVING EASE:

* 26

Croissant RedAngus

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 104 Bull

#1684769

1-Apr-14

1B 99.9%

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 1SLC CHATEAU U04 POPPY SEED

BAST FAT TONY 101 1SLC POPPY SEED W15 MPPA: 100.4 AOD: 4

82 BW 205 Adj 684 365 Adj 1133 2.87 PWG 5.24 %IMF 12.6 REA Fat 0.52 Frame 5.6

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2.8

0.36

0.19

78% 82%

10%

67%

96%

73% 28% 68% 23%

60% 78% 56% 74%

96 99 98 98 124 98 136 REA

8 -0.25 84% 99%

CALVING EASE:

Bull

#1686768

LJC GEMINI 326 MPPA: 99.7 AOD: 11 GM

1A 100%

78 BW 205 Adj 654 365 Adj 1188 3.32 PWG 4.96 %IMF 12.1 REA Fat 0.51 Frame 5.2

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

10 -4.7

0.55

0.13

10 -0.12

77% 72%

55%

27%

87%

81% 91%

87% 25% 26%

94 93 100 109 123 90 133

167 53 11%

CED

13-Mar-14

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 GLACIER MARIAS 548 LJC HOBO 713 910

LJC MERLIN 937Z

Ratio

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 326B

REA

CALVING EASE: 326B is the first of three excellent heifer bulls by LJC Merlin 937Z – each come

****

with a superior Stayability EPD and HerdBuilder Index.

Bull

#1686847

LJC ESTRELLITA 934 MPPA: 101.6 AOD: 5 GM

1A 100%

87 BW 205 Adj 685 365 Adj 1126 2.76 PWG 3.21 %IMF 13.0 REA Fat 0.24 Frame 5.2 CW

104 97 95 91 79 97 63

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

150 50

14 -3.4

-2

0.19

0.02

15 0.04

13% 54%

1% 16%

58% 60%

81%

99% 89% 99%

92%

44%

67% 62%

CALVING EASE:

CED

24-Feb-14

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 LJC EXCALIBER N26 LJC COLUMBINE 709

LJC MERLIN 937Z

Ratio

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 934B

REA

Top 1% calving ease Heifer Bull.

**** Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686936

LJC COLT CHARM 221 MPPA: 100.0 AOD: 2 GM

1A 100%

71 BW 205 Adj 675 365 Adj 1022 2.16 PWG 3.05 %IMF 12.2 REA Fat 0.20 Frame 4.1

97 100 88 71 78 96 58

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

REA

196 52

16 -5.8

0.29

0.00

0.04

53% 69%

57%

81%

35%

17%

CED

23-Feb-14

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC NEBULA CHARM 946

LJC MERLIN 937Z

Ratio

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 221B

42% 69% 82%

84% 62%

CALVING EASE: Top 1% calving ease Heifer Bull – that is also top 1% HerdBuilder - and 50 lots

*****

deep in the sale order.

Bull

#1684754

5L FOREVER FIRE 1186-674W MRR T074 MPPA: 102.9 AOD: 7

128 54 31%

Ratio

1SLC FIRE DOG 904

23-Mar-14

1B 99.9%

5L TURNPIKE 735-7507 5L FIREFLY 954-1186 LCC TOP DOG A045L DFR HEAVENLY L008

88 BW 205 Adj 643 365 Adj 1053 2.62 PWG 3.82 %IMF 12.8 REA Fat 0.29 Frame 5.8

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

0.5

0.70

0.35

27 -0.29

13% 36%

72%

60%

77%

10%

99%

31% 99%

57% 82%

101 93 91 90 91 100 75 REA

CALVING EASE: Top 3% GridMaster index built from high percentile ranks in both weaning and

marbling.

Lot 51 Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686931

MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 LJC COLT CRYSTAL 211 MPPA: 102.0 AOD: 2

Ratio

LJC LOADED 211B

1A 100%

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC CRYSTAL 327

105 105 109 113 100 102 135

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

149 53

11 -2.0

0.68

0.20

26 -0.23

14%

5% 35%

43% 30%

57%

49% 84% 90% 16%

12%

97%

34% 98%

CED

12-Mar-14

77 BW 205 Adj 710 365 Adj 1256 3.41 PWG 3.90 %IMF 12.9 REA Fat 0.46 Frame 5.9

REA

CALVING EASE:

****

Bull

#1686966

MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 LJC VALENTINE JAN 260 MPPA: 100.0 AOD: 2

Ratio

LJC LOADED 260B

CED

18-Mar-14

1A 100%

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC JAN 735

65 BW 205 Adj 672 365 Adj 1149 2.97 PWG 3.84 %IMF 12.3 REA Fat 0.36 Frame 5.0

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

149 52

15 -5.0

0.53

0.05

14% 14%

79% 82%

59%

46% 80% 56% 32%

30%

58%

88 100 99 98 98 97 107 REA

5 -0.02 89% 74%

CALVING EASE: Best 1% Calving Ease bull born unassisted from a first calf heifer. 260B proves a

*****

heifer bull can still have shape and thickness.

Bull

#1686965

MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 LJC VALENTINE OPAL 259 MPPA: 100.8 AOD: 2

Ratio

LJC LOADED 259B

1A 100%

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC OPAL 731

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

173 50

13 -3.5

0.30 -0.01

2% 15%

78% 90%

64%

72%

56%

79%

47%

CED

18-Mar-14

MARB

74 BW 205 Adj 689 365 Adj 1114 2.65 PWG 3.37 %IMF 13.7 REA Fat 0.30 Frame 4.0 YG

30%

100 102 96 87 86 108 88

REA

0.07

92% 55%

CALVING EASE:

***** Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686914

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC JADA 149 MPPA: 105.1 AOD: 3

193 50 2%

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 149B 13-Mar-14

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC JADE 442

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-1.8

101

0.22 -0.06 27 0.15

12% 24%

95%

47%

82%

90%

15%

111 107 102 93 93 102 86

CED

52% 12% 40%

MARB

90 BW 205 Adj 757 365 Adj 1212 2.84 PWG 3.76 %IMF 13.6 REA Fat 0.33 Frame 5.3

REA

29% 39%

CALVING EASE:

***

Bull

#1686764

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC COCKLEBURR 307 MPPA: 100.6 AOD: 11

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 307B

20-Mar-14

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC LC 086 08

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-2.4

101

-4

0.27 -0.12 26 0.47

15% 40% 29% 30%

24%

94%

84%

90% 73% 99%

100 112 104 91 95 105 102

CED

148 50

MARB

83 BW 205 Adj 789 365 Adj 1236 2.78 PWG 3.85 %IMF 14.0 REA Fat 0.39 Frame 5.0

33%

REA

CALVING EASE:

***

Bull

#1686773

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC LANELLE 417 MPPA: 98.6 AOD: 10

160 50 9%

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 417B 1-Mar-14

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC REBEL CARRIE 129

96 BW 205 Adj 750 365 Adj 1228 2.97 PWG 3.82 %IMF 12.2 REA Fat 0.27 Frame 5.0

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-1.9

101

0.18

0.02

27 -0.04

93%

44%

31% 78%

45% 12% 37%

13% 25%

99%

77% 98% 70%

115 106 103 98 95 91 71 REA

CALVING EASE:

** 30

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686795

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC LANORE 610 MPPA: 98.8 AOD: 8

Ratio

LJC NEXUS 610B

155 51

21-Mar-14

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC CRYSTAL 327

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-2.2

-2

0.34 -0.02 24 0.20

18% 34%

95%

71%

58% 99% 99%

26%

100 97 96 93 84 87 78

CED

11% 33% 12% 33%

MARB

84 BW 205 Adj 683 365 Adj 1137 2.84 PWG 3.41 %IMF 11.7 REA Fat 0.30 Frame 5.0

REA

41% 30%

CALVING EASE:

***

Bull

#1684756

1SLC KARI U05 MPPA: 96.8

8-Mar-14

1B 99.9%

LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 MRR GOLD ROBBER 17SA GHR KARI S28

T ROB LOW 037

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 504

AOD: 6

83 BW 205 Adj 679 365 Adj 1153 3.02 PWG 4.05 %IMF 12.6 REA Fat 0.31 Frame 6.1

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

104 49

-1

1.0

0.17

0.19

24 -0.13

46% 52%

85% 29% 15% 42%

94%

96%

39% 92%

60% 76% 91% 87%

96 98 100 103 96 98 80 REA

CALVING EASE:

Lot 57 Croissant RedAngus

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 421 Bull

#1684775

27-Mar-14

1B 99.9%

LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 LOOSLI 329 POPPY SEED

T ROB LOW 037 1SLC POPPY SEED 129 MPPA: 104.6 AOD: 3

88 BW 205 Adj 759 365 Adj 1268 3.23 PWG 3.91 %IMF 11.3 REA Fat 0.41 Frame 6.3

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-0.5

0.11

0.33

26 -0.39

41% 37%

88% 94% 70% 61%

96%

99%

33% 99%

80% 47% 78% 64%

105 110 110 111 93 88 107 REA

CALVING EASE:

Ratio

1SLC RED CAP 415 Bull

#1684770

5-Mar-14

1A 100%

LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 RDD CHEROKEE CANYON 010R MISS ROBIN 569

T ROB LOW 037 MISS ROBBIE 053 MPPA: 108.3 AOD: 4

70 BW 205 Adj 657 365 Adj 1077 2.62 PWG 3.66 %IMF 12.0 REA Fat 0.28 Frame 4.8

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-0.2

0.20

0.09

19 -0.10

56% 63%

92%

75%

55% 89%

96% 78% 86% 71%

83% 94% 70% 88%

REA

CALVING EASE:

Bull

#1686942

LJC LEGACY CLEO 233 MPPA: 103.2 AOD: 2 GM

132 53

1-Mar-14

1B 99.3%

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC LJC LEGACY 467W LJC CLEO 049

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

Ratio

LJC PINNACLE 233B

87 BW 205 Adj 730 365 Adj 1193 2.95 PWG 3.56 %IMF 12.4 REA Fat 0.37 Frame 5.3

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2.8

0.44

0.19

16 -0.16

41% 59%

37%

88% 97% 56% 23%

48%

96%

65% 94%

27% 10% 16% 23%

113 108 103 97 91 98 109 REA

CALVING EASE:

** 32

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686799

LJC MISS EXCALIBER 637 MPPA: 101.9 AOD: 8 GM

1B 96.9%

84 BW 205 Adj 693 365 Adj 1132 2.81 PWG 3.33 %IMF 13.7 REA Fat 0.34 Frame 5.6

96 98 95 92 82 103 90

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

REA

166 54

12 -6.2

0.62

0.03

0.13

62% 75%

59%

68% 87% 26% 11%

17%

48%

CALVING EASE:

CED

26-Feb-14

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC LJC EXCALIBER N26 LJC MISS LOGAN 214

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

Ratio

LJC PINNACLE 637B

88% 43%

This bull starts another string of good heifer bulls.

*****

Bull

#1686950

LJC NEVIS 243 MPPA: 98.0 GM

1B 99.9%

AOD: 2

71 BW 205 Adj 637 365 Adj 1113 3.03 PWG 4.88 %IMF 10.5 REA Fat 0.48 Frame 5.0

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

172 53

14 -5.4

0.53

0.11

76% 87%

44%

30%

82%

CED

27-Feb-14

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC BECKTON NEBULA R367 LJC ALOHA 962

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

Ratio

LJC PINNACLE 243B

67% 94% 70%

95 95 96 100 125 83 143 REA

2 -0.08 93% 86%

CALVING EASE:

*****

Bull

#1686932

LJC CALLA 213 MPPA: 99.6 GM

CED

25-Feb-14

1B 99.8%

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC CERI 608

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

Ratio

LJC PINNACLE 213B

AOD: 2

67 BW 205 Adj 668 365 Adj 1118 2.86 PWG 3.02 %IMF 12.9 REA Fat 0.31 Frame 5.0

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

113 52

12 -5.6

-4

0.41

0.04

10 0.24

49% 12%

61% 68%

12%

85% 90% 99% 45%

55%

53%

82% 24%

90 99 97 94 77 102 92 REA

CALVING EASE:

***** Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686761

LJC LORNA 224 MPPA: 101.2 AOD: 12 GM

1A 100%

79 BW 205 Adj 740 365 Adj 1183 2.76 PWG 3.47 %IMF 13.1 REA Fat 0.37 Frame 5.5

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

170 52

12 -3.5

0.32

0.09

3% 16%

59% 84%

67%

10%

75%

21%

CED

10-Mar-14

BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC HB PENNY 605

LJC LEGACY 467W

Ratio

LJC LEGACY 224B

55% 75%

95 105 99 91 86 98 98 REA

6 -0.06 88% 83%

CALVING EASE:

*****

Bull

#1686790

LJC TIFFANY 537 MPPA: 99.9 AOD: 9 GM

1B 99.8%

78 BW 205 Adj 650 365 Adj 1065 2.65 PWG 3.47 %IMF 13.3 REA Fat 0.43 Frame 5.0

90 92 89 87 86 100 113

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

REA

188 54

12 -6.8

0.35

0.09

0.16

62% 79%

49%

69%

75%

CED

5-Mar-14

BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 TR JULIAN LT142 LJC CHERI 302

LJC LEGACY 467W

Ratio

LJC LEGACY 537B

79% 51% 40%

91% 37%

CALVING EASE:

*****

Bull

#1686929

LJC AVIS 208 MPPA: 100.4 AOD: 2 GM

1B 99.6%

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

0.63 -0.09 10 0.73

69% 67%

47%

16%

56% 26% 82%

98 101 101 101 121 107 110

11 -5.5 4%

MARB

74 BW 205 Adj 683 365 Adj 1163 3.05 PWG 4.71 %IMF 13.5 REA Fat 0.37 Frame 4.7

162 52 15%

CED

26-Feb-14

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC MITZI 918

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 208B

80%

REA

CALVING EASE:

**** 34

Croissant RedAngus

Bull

#1686778

LJC JADE 442 MPPA: 99.2 GM

180 51 3%

10-Mar-14

1A 100%

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC JUSTICE M04 LJC LOGAN 509 909

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 442B

AOD: 10

88 BW 205 Adj 718 365 Adj 1170 2.81 PWG 4.27 %IMF 14.3 REA Fat 0.44 Frame 5.3

106 102 98 92 106 107 116

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

REA

-3.2

0.69

0.03

0.46

85% 83%

59%

66%

26%

11%

48%

85%

24% 12% 20%

CALVING EASE:

Bull

#1686756

LJC NORMA 139 MPPA: 103.4 AOD: 13 GM

CED

13-Mar-14

1B 99.8%

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 SCHULER NONE WIDER J068 CROWN C HOBO 1961-5359

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

Ratio

LJC RIGHT KIND 139B

82 BW 205 Adj 679 365 Adj 1156 3.03 PWG 3.96 %IMF 11.8 REA Fat 0.40 Frame 5.6 CW

96 96 97 100 98 88 104

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

124 52

10 -2.6

0.44

0.23

10 -0.06

REA

36% 19%

8% 27%

75% 81%

30%

97%

26% 59%

48%

99%

81% 83%

CALVING EASE:

****

Bull

#1686774

LJC LASER 419 MPPA: 95.6 GM

CED

26-Feb-14

1A 100%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC LOGAN E56 945

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 419B

AOD: 10

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

133 50

10 -3.4

26% 51%

8% 17%

61% 71%

94%

73% 99% 82% 11%

MARB

80 BW 205 Adj 700 365 Adj 1165 2.89 PWG 3.52 %IMF 12.9 REA Fat 0.38 Frame 5.2 YG

96 99 98 95 87 97 101 REA

0.31 -0.06 12 0.34 77%

15%

77% 13%

CALVING EASE:

**** Croissant RedAngus

Lot 71

Bull

#1686904

LJC MAMBO 134 MPPA: 98.6 AOD: 3 GM

CED

4-Mar-14

1A 100%

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 PVRA RAMBO ANN 116

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

LJC MERLIN 134B

72 BW 205 Adj 683 365 Adj 1181 3.11 PWG 4.21 %IMF 12.5 REA Fat 0.50 Frame 5.0

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

140 50

11 -4.4

-1

0.38

0.05

13 0.10

20% 43%

83% 65%

59%

62%

58%

74% 49%

32% 99% 90%

89 97 99 102 104 94 132 REA

CALVING EASE:

****

Bull

#1686811

LJC PRIDE 717 MPPA: 100.4 AOD: 7 GM

1B 99.9%

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

149 53

10 -5.1

14%

74% 86%

74%

CED

3-Mar-14

BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 LJC PAWNEE CANYON P4 LJC JULIANNE 434

LJC LANCER 806

Ratio

LJC LANCER 717B

92% 63% 90%

MARB

72 BW 205 Adj 668 365 Adj 1104 2.78 PWG 4.83 %IMF 11.1 REA Fat 0.34 Frame 5.3 YG

0.75 -0.04 8%

20%

83 95 93 91 119 83 89

REA

0.01

92% 69%

CALVING EASE:

**** 36

Croissant RedAngus

40 PRO-COW OPEN HEIFERS These are an excellent set of replacement heifers with built in heterosis and ready to go to work for you. They come from long-time Croissant customers whose bull selection has focused on cowherd building traits while maintaining pressure on carcass merit. We have had the pleasure to feed calves from these operations over the years and THEY ARE TOP QUALITY. We have sorted these heifers into 3 uniform groups to maximize your opportunity for success under your management and environment. Lot 200 - 12 fead of power Red Angus heifers. Lot 201 - 15 head of moderate maternal Red Angus heifers. Lot 202 - 13 head of moderate maternal heifers sired by Red Sim-Angus bulls out of Red Angus cows. These are outstanding heifers; they will be ready to breed and go to work for you. There will be a supplemental sheet sale day with average weights of each group.

Croissant RedAngus

CROISSANT REFERENCE SIRES

NX BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 Reference Sire

#1383395

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB MPPA: 95.3 HB

1A 100%

BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BECKTON MINERVA J615 VG BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BKT PINE MARIE P475 LN

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-2.6

120

-1

0.24

0.00

37 0.16

38% 26% 34%

10%

90%

82%

37%

15% 42%

66% 42% 89%

111 103 108 113 80 113 79

CED

192 51 4%

16-Feb-10

Ratio

64 BW 205 Adj 566 365 Adj 1104 3.36 Gain 2.91 %IMF 12.8 REA Fat 0.22 Frame

REA

A grandson of Nebula P707on both sides.Our ranch name for him is “NEXUS.” His calves exhibit great muscle expression, strong tops and deep chests. Daughters are moderate with good structure, level udders with small teats and are good mothers. An allaround herd sire for our program!

LC LJC LANCER 806 Reference Sire

#607513

LJC HB LIZZIE 606 MPPA: 104.8 HB

54%

7-Feb-98

1A 100%

BECKTON LANCER 9380 BECKTON COCA 9119 TJ LCC HEAVEN OR BUST1000B LJC HEAVENLY QUEEN BEE

BECKTON LANCER T A664

103 55

Ratio

71 BW 205 Adj 703 365 Adj 1210 3.17 Gain %IMF REA Fat Frame

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-3.2

119

1.02

0.08

37 0.13

22% 10%

88%

98% 91% 65% 42%

64%

16% 46%

40% 26%

97 109 109 110

REA

Croissant RedAngus

MR LJC MERLIN T179 Reference Sire

#1176927

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 MPPA: 98.8 HB

127 50

Ratio

16-Feb-07

1A 100%

LJC LANCER 806 LJC HANNAH 106 BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 BUF CRK REDPRIDE 6089

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-3.1

108

-1

25% 23%

45%

92% 77% 89% 11%

33% 50% 19% 28%

MARB

76 BW 205 Adj 767 365 Adj 1242 2.97 Gain 3.38 %IMF 13.8 REA Fat 0.28 Frame YG

85 106 107 109 87 110 97 REA

0.35 -0.09 30 0.57 67%

12%

30%

A sire from our program and the next generation Mission Statement genetics. He has proven his balance and exceptional EPDs in many programs and has been our anchor herd sire. He stamps his progeny with capacity and muscle and is frame neutral in our program.

MC LJC MERLIN 937Z Reference Sire

#1535025

TR CARRIE WT937 MPPA: 101.1 GM

1A 100%

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

16 -6.7

0.70

0.02

16 0.31

58% 42%

20%

11%

46%

64% 17%

78% 41% 44%

88 98 103 110 135 100 110

192 54 4%

CED

7-Mar-12

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 TR NEBULA TT779 TR CARRIE TT735

LJC MERLIN T179

Ratio

73 BW 205 Adj 700 365 Adj 1259 3.49 Gain 6.02 %IMF 13.1 REA Fat 0.34 Frame 5.3

REA

His first calf crop is represented in this sale. He is definitely calving ease and low birth weight. SEMEN AVAILABLE.

Croissant RedAngus

RK LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 Reference Sire

#1523153

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MPPA: 100.4 HB

1A 100%

BUF CRK LANCER R017 BUF CRK SHOSHONE R353 MESSMER PACKER S008 LOOSLI SIGNATURE 824

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

11 -4.4

0.86

0.23

10 0.34

19%

86% 74%

16%

63%

98%

79% 15%

CED

17-Jan-12

#1331475

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 MPPA: 97.7 GM

144 57 20%

8-Jan-09

1A 100%

BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 BROWN MS ABIGRACE L7730 LJC LANCER 806 BROWN MS VACATION P7895

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-6.0

-1

51% 76%

69%

40% 7%

REA

Ratio

BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 Reference Sire

31% 51%

92 106 102 96 136 102 206

139 54

Ratio

70 BW 205 Adj 689 365 Adj 1168 2.99 Gain 4.71 %IMF 14.6 REA Fat 0.41 Frame

32% 10% 89% 33%

MARB

BW 205 Adj 365 Adj Gain %IMF REA Fat Frame YG

1.24 -0.07 2%

16%

52 545 795 1.56 3.32 10.0 0.04 3.0

77 95 95 96 133 109 93

REA

0.04

84% 59%

An Affirmed son with a LJC Lancer 806 dam. He is a top marbling sire that puts thickness and capacity in his calves. He tends to moderate frame. SEMEN AVAILABLE.

AF Croissant RedAngus

Reference Sire

#1486656

949 1KCC MPPA: 107.3 GM

1A 100%

60 BW 205 Adj 725 365 Adj 1239 3.21 Gain 3.98 %IMF 12.7 REA Fat 0.27 Frame 4.8 CW

89 123 110 95 131 106 138

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

119 54

11 -6.4

-1

0.67

0.07

12 0.17

40%

12% 5%

56% 57%

16%

73% 95% 89% 38%

20%

61%

73% 41%

CED

9-Feb-11

BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 HXC ELLIE MAY MA638 LCC RIBEYE A133L 1KCC 630

HXC CONQUEST 4405P

Ratio

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

REA

Reference Sire

#1400027

CHOAT LARKABA 813 MPPA: 100.0 GM

119 48

19-Mar-10

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

-3.2

54% 51%

41%

41% 80% 30% 27%

Croissant RedAngus

1A 100%

BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 MESSMER GINNIE 9862 5L BLAZIN RED 1354-6166 CHOAT LARKABA S670

MESSMER JED V510

Ratio

CHOAT JED X13

STAY

MARB

BW 205 Adj 365 Adj Gain %IMF REA Fat Frame YG

68 556

97 106

REA

11 -0.05 -0.02 19 0.22

49% 16% 47% 40%

98%

30%

57% 34%

LG LJC LEGACY 467W Reference Sire

#1320691

LJC BOWIE 467 MPPA: 104.6 HB

10%

3-Mar-09

1A 100%

LJC LANCER 806 LCC SEREOLA NA449 BASIN HOBO 79E LJC LM QUEEN 704

BROWN LONESTAR S7279

168 54

Ratio

82 BW 205 Adj 749 365 Adj 1238 3.06 Gain 4.30 %IMF 13.5 REA Fat 0.47 Frame

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-4.6

0.61

0.22

13 -0.35

56% 61%

52%

14%

26%

93%

71% 96%

19% 13%

82% 64%

96 110 105 99 106 103 134 REA

High marbling with solid maternals and out of one of our top cows.

Reference Sire

#1443062

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 MPPA: 100.8 HB

Ratio

MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132

1A 100%

BUF CRK LANCER R017 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE MM R213 BECKTON CODY T085 K2 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE WR R376

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

15 -4.5

0.68

0.07

16 0.23

68% 54%

41%

12%

66%

65% 27%

51% 85% 44%

SK 1SLC SAKIC 217 Reference Sire

MISS MARIA 912 MPPA: 104.6

REA

Ratio

#1518398

RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S

92 102 99 95 130 97 107

169 53 11%

CED

23-Mar-11

67 BW 205 Adj 612 365 Adj 1068 2.84 Gain 4.43 %IMF 12.6 REA Fat 0.27 Frame

5-Mar-12

1A 100%

RED SIX MILE AVIATOR 217P RED SIX MILE SIERA 257P LOOSLI 329 MISS MARIA INTENSE

BW 205 Adj 365 Adj Gain %IMF REA Fat Frame

82 723

99 105

5.26 12.1 0.31

111 87 85

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-0.4

0.41

0.11

27 -0.34

20% 34%

10%

85%

53%

80%

33% 99%

67% 29% 63% 65%

77% 71%

REA

Croissant RedAngus

Reference Sire

#1329697

5L FIREFLY 954-1186 MPPA: 108.7 GM

134 51

1A 100%

BW 205 Adj 365 Adj Gain %IMF REA Fat Frame

85 550 939 2.43

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

-1.4

0.55

0.11

27 0.03

41% 35%

59%

63% 35% 17% 30%

34%

73%

37% 60%

#1447665

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 MPPA: 100.7

28-Feb-11

1A 100%

RED SVR GANGSTER 14S RED NORTHLINE RUBY 0305N LMAN KING ROB 8621 JKG DANIKA COY D410

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

-3.7

-2

97% 93%

73% 84% 23% 14%

26% 88% 44% 75%

MARB

77%

10-Mar-10

1A 100%

LEACHMAN ROB LOW 1115G MISS LL GRANITE 724 BAST KING AND I MISS RAMBUS 820

KINGS ROBBIE 113 MPPA: 105.1

22%

82 709

100 103

3.26 12.9 0.26

97 98 116

REA

0.20

93% 31%

Ratio

#1384962

LOOSLI 329

BW 205 Adj 365 Adj Gain %IMF REA Fat Frame

0.30 -0.04

RL T ROB LOW 037 Reference Sire

REA

Ratio

BAST FAT TONY 101 Reference Sire

108 94 101 114

CED

27% 35% 34% 49%

25-Apr-09

5L DESTINATION 893-6215 5L ROXIE 123-735 5L FOREVER GRAND 5834 5L FIREFLY 317-954

5L TURNPIKE 735-7507

Ratio

5L FOREVER FIRE 1186-674W

BW 205 Adj 365 Adj Gain %IMF REA Fat Frame

81 880

99 128

3.86 15.5 0.31

109 106 108

CED

MILK

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

1.1

0.26

0.08

24 -0.11

61% 55%

84%

70%

43% 85%

98% 89% 81% 88%

Croissant RedAngus

74% 79% 57% 94%

REA

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: The bulls were developed on the ranch. After weaning the bulls are grazed out on pasture for a month and then fed a high quality roughage ration with a vitamin-mineral supplement to gain 3.25 lb/day on average. The bulls are kept in a large dry pen, which gives plenty of exercise. We do not target 1,300 or 1,400 lb. yearling weights. The development program is designed for the bulls to make their own way on the range and hold up to the rigors of their first breeding season. NO BULLS HAVE BEEN PRE-SOLD OR HELD BACK. If you are in the market for Red Angus Bulls, we provide an exceptional value for a high quality product. You are welcome to come and evaluate our cattle prior to the sale. This allows more time for us to assist you with your selections. If you can’t make the sale, we can be reached at the numbers below and will be live on the internet at DVAuction.com. All bulls sold on the phone or internet come with a sight unseen guarantee. YOU ARE WELCOME ANYTIME! Your trust & confidence in our cattle, our program, and us is appreciated and taken with the utmost sincerity. Larry & Jean – Kevin & Sallie RANCH DIRECTIONS: We are located halfway between Sterling & Ft. Collins on Highway 14, then 5 miles north on Weld County Road 83. We have a sign pointing north at road 83’s intersection with Highway 14.

X – Croissant Red Angus Ranch | WCR 83 Sterling Ft. Collins | | | X ––––––––x –––––––– x ––– x –––––– x ––––– Hwy 14 –––– X | | | Ault Briggsdale New Raymer CROISSANT RED ANGUS 49316 WCR 83 BRIGGSDALE, CO 80611 LCroissant@wigginstel.com www.CroissantRedAngus.com

970-656-3545 970-590-4981 Larry’s cell 970-222-6094 Kevin’s cell 970-371-0214 Sallie’s cell

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Croissant RedAngus

OUR GOAL: Produce functional cattle for our short grass semi-arid environment and provide honest value and service to our customers. OUR PROGRAM: Our program is founded on balanced trait selection using proven sires. We put the emphasis on Carcass, Maintenance, and Reproductive traits including low birth weight and do not chase extreme growth. These traits add value through carcass quality, lower maintenance costs, increased longevity of the females, and reduced labor inputs with the added benefit of the accompanying “convenience traits”. The growth traits do require extra inputs. We focus on fertile, easy handling females with mothering ability. The cattle presented here are out of cows that are bred to work within our limited resources, producing calves that excel at weaning, perform in the feedyard and add value on the rail. We hold our females to a “no excuses” production criteria. If they can’t raise a calf every year in our environment they are culled from the herd. PROGENY EVALUATION: The Red Angus breed was founded on progeny testing, and we believe in using all the tools available to increase selection accuracy. Calves from our cow herd stay on our ranch and are evaluated to end product, be it seedstock or feeder cattle. Keeping contemporary groups of significant size is one of the most important aspects of performance testing. We manage our cows to keep large contemporary groups. We use this large group data to select our replacements and bull candidates. After weaning, the groups are split into seedstock and feeder groups. The seedstock groups are evaluated with yearling weights, growth measurements, and ultrasound. The feeders all get yearling weights taken and the real carcass data is identified back to both the sire and dam. All the bulls in the sale have had the RA80K, which produces the genomically enhanced EPDs. This improves the genetic predictability of the bulls and cow herd.

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Croissant RedAngus

HEALTH: The cow herd is vaccinated at Prebreeding time with PregGuard Gold FP 10. Precalving vaccinations are Vision 7, Clostridium Type A, Scour Bos 9, plus parasite control. The heifers have had their branding, preconditioning, and weaning shots of 5 way BRD, Pasteurella, 7 -way Somnus, and a parasite control. They have had their Bangs vaccination, StayBred VL5, plus a Prebreeding exam & PregGuard Gold 10 FP. They are ready to breed! Bulls are given the same calfhood vaccinations as the heifers, and recently a StayBred VL5. Dr. Shoemaker will Fertility Test all bulls and the results will be provided for each bull sold. THEY ARE GUARANTEED BREEDERS & READY TO WORK! CATALOG INFORMATION: All EPDs, including carcass, have been updated to reflect the latest performance data including Ultrasound and 80K DNA GENOMIC PANELS. Percentile rankings are listed below the EPD table. The measurement data with their in-herd performance ratios are listed in a table just to the right of the pedigree. Scrotal measurements will be on a supplement sheet available sale day and posted on our website as soon as fertility testing is completed. We present all the data on all the bulls to make your selection easier and more complete! Sale day announcements will take precedence over the catalog information. Extended pedigrees can be seen on the Red Angus website (RedAngus.org). Enter the Reg. # in the table accessed by the “Animal Search” button. SELECTION: We do supply all the raw measurement data and in-herd performance ratios; but when making your selections, more reliance should be put on the EPDs. The EPDs have already factored in each animal’s performance ratios, including the carcass ultrasound data, and 80K panels. To aid in your interpretation and application of the RAAA EPDs, the Red Angus Association has published “Ranchers Guide to EPDs.” You can get a brochure by calling the Association (940-387-3502). This is an excellent source of information and is worth requesting a copy. Of course we will help you interpret any of the information in this catalog.

Croissant RedAngus

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tyler Knode – Our auctioneer. Dr. Wade Shoemaker – Semen testing bulls, health papers and general herd health program. Ideal Video Productions – For excellent videos, web site postings and sale day broadcasting. Family & friends –- Sale day brings neighbors & friends, kids & grand kids, mom, brothers & sisters, and nephews & nieces. Harold Bertz, RAAA Director of Business Development – He will be here sale day to assist our customers and answer any and all questions regarding the Red Angus Association’s commitment to the commercial beef industry. Greg Comstock – He has come on as a program marketing consultant. We will be working with Greg on future projects to help enhance value in your seedstock investment. Tracey Koester of Cow Camp Promotions – She does an outstanding job on the catalog and our advertising program throughout the year. Austin Fischer – He came to work for us this past fall He comes to us from Chico State in California and has been a valuable asset to us. Take time to meet Austin. Last, but not least, our Great Loyal Customers!

SALE DAY PHONE NUMBERS: (970) 590-4981 • (970) 222-6094 • (970) 301-3998 (970) 371-0214 • (804) 647-0127 • (816) 661-2289 • (435) 823-0829

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