Beastrom Ranch - 35th Annual Bull Sale

Beastrom Ranch 35th Annual Bull Sale Monday, February 23, 2015 • 1:00 p.m. CST At the Ranch, 20453 Cendak Rd, Pierre, SD

Selling 75 Black and Red, Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls and 15 Top Quality Replacement Females

2015 National Reserve Champion Pen of Three Balancer Bulls - Exhibited by Beastrom Ranch

Wes & Brittney Spencer 605-280-0204

Jim & Barb Beastrom

605-224-5789

Shad & Brandy Ludemann 605-280-3915

Watch videos at www.BeastromRanch.com & www.DVAuction.com

Beastrom Ranch 35th Annual Bull Sale

Monday, February 23, 2015 • 1:00 p.m. CST Welcome to our 35th Annual Bull Sale.

We would like to take a moment to say thank you for the continued interest in our program. We are humbled by the commitment to our genetics shown by both long time costumers as well as new ones. This continued support is what drives us to produce cattle that fit industry demands, such as carcass traits, docility, growth and performance, fleshing ability, reproductive traits and longevity.

This year we took our annual trip the National Western Stock Show and participated in the infamous Pen Bull Show in the Yards. It was our most successful trip to date. We were honored to exhibit the Reserve National Champion Balancer Pen of Three Bulls. During the show, judge Doug Hixxon stated, “This is the youngest set of bulls with the highest rate of gain. I am impressed with the level of performance and uniformity these bulls offer as well as their quality as individuals and their ability to maintain a soft look.” We were also named one of two runners up in the Breeder’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity, where fellow breeders select bulls they would most like to use within their own program. These bulls along with half siblings sell on February 23rd.

This set of bulls excels in structure, function and pounds.

We have had the best gain to date on the bulls with the least amount of energy in the ration than ever before.

Our bulls and females offer real world fleshing ability backed by generations of productive females that take the “guess work” out of each calf crop. When you evaluate this set of bulls we think that you will agree that they do indeed fit industry demands.

Please join us February 23rd. Visitors are always welcome.

Jim Beastrom

2 Bestrom Ranch 35th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull Sale

General Sale Information Sale Location Directions: From West: 1.4 miles east of Triple M Truck Stop on Highway 14/83, then turn north on Cendak Road for 0.5 miles. From East: 11.9 miles west of Highway 14/83 junction west of Blunt, then turn north just after mile marker 235 on Cendak Road for 0.5 miles.

Accommodations: Ramkota Inn, 605-224-6877, livestock trailer accessible.

Herd Health: All cattle will sell with proper health papers.

Sight Unseen Policy: We will guarantee the complete satisfaction of all sale lots purchased sight unseen. All bids will be handled with the highest appropriateness and confidentiality.

Volume Discount: 5% on 5 bulls; 10% on 10 bulls.

Semen Interest: We will be retaining a 1/3 semen interest in all sale bulls, unless otherwise stated.

Trucking: All bulls will be delivered free of charge in South Dakota. Arrangements can be made for delivery anywhere in the country. Buyers hauling their bulls on sale day qualify for a $50 discount on each bull purchased.

Liability: People that attend this sale do so at their own risk, we are not responsible for accidents.

Terms and Conditions: Terms are cash or check, and settlement must be made sale day before the cattle leave the ranch. All cattle sell under the terms and conditions suggested by the American Gelbvieh Association. A copy of these can be obtained from the AGA or through Jim Beastrom.

Visit www.DVAuction.com and register today!

The sale will be conducted with a live auction, however, the sale cattle will not be run through the ring. They will be shown on three large video screens during the sale. Absentee bidders who wish to utilize the Internet may bid online at www.dvauction.com. Please register online at least 24 hours prior to the sale. Call 402-474-5557 for technical support.

Sale Location: At the ranch, four miles northeast of Pierre, S.D. 20453 Cendak Rd, Pierre, SD 57501 A complimentary beef lunch will be provided starting at 11:30 a.m.

Auctioneers:

Sale Day Phone

Lynn Weisharr: 605-866-4670

Jim Beastrom: 605-224-5789 (H); 605-280-7589 (C)

American Gelbvieh Association Representatives:

Shad Ludemann: 605-280-3915

William Mclntosh: 502-867-3132

Brandy Ludemann: 605-280-6949

Ring Service

Wes Spencer: 605-280-1536

Dan Piroutek, Tristate Livestock News: 605-544-3316

Brittney Spencer: 605-280-0204

Chris Effling, Tristate Livestock News: 605-769-0142

Paul Duxbury: 605-350-9268

Jeff Kapperman, Tristate Neighbor: 605-940-5104 Jim Scheel, Cattle Business Weekly: 605-545-1521

Reference Sires

BABR Secret brand 2100Z et AMGV1225807

BD: 2/23/12

BA50

jcgr bar gt cross fire 500w et AMGV1124574

BD: 7/25/09

BA63

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 4 2.4 72 11 21 57 7 0 -0.53 39 0.74 0.35 77.52 ACC: 0.52 0.68 0.52 0.54 0.31 0.30 0.07 0.32 0.44 0.31 0.54

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 3.0 84 120 15 57 -4 7 -0.38 45 0.36 0.44 85.76 ACC: 0.69 0.80 0.74 0.74 0.56 0.56 0.17 0.37 0.55 0.34 0.55

MCGF 94X

beas 2806z

AMGV1150109

BD: 01/22/10

PB94

AMGV1227648

BD: 3/15/12

BA75

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 14 0.0 94 141 28 75 13 4 -0.43 53 0.39 -0.37 78.56 ACC: 0.53 0.62 0.52 0.54 0.41 0.42 0.11 0.33 0.43 0.31 0.54

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 4.6 95 149 27 74 10 2 -0.04 64 0.57 0.02 80.88 ACC: 0.45 0.51 0.33 0.34 0.20 0.23 0.00 0.19 0.30 0.14 0.15

BABR cartwright 003x

babr 2105z

AMGV1157260

BD: 3/11/10

PB94

AMGV1238104

BD: 2/17/12

BA63

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 14 0.0 69 94 27 61 5 2 *0.18 25 0.51 0.10 73.12 ACC: 0.57 0.62 0.56 0.55 0.48 0.48 0.16 0.20 0.44 0.13 0.15

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.1 87 123 20 64 2 5 -0.36 46 0.31 0.24 82.47 ACC: 0.30 0.37 0.30 0.36 0.26 0.24 0.00 0.25 0.29 0.24 0.52

bea passion 001x et

ctr sandhills 0065x

AMGV1149225

BD: 2/23/10

PB94

AMGV1189131

BD: 4/25/10

BA50

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 5.2 90 129 16 61 1 7 -0.53 53 0.38 -0.14 72.53 ACC: 0.72 0.79 0.74 0.74 0.63 0.63 0.17 0.38 0.55 0.35 0.55

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 3.4 84 122 14 56 9 1 0.02 46 0.43 0.47 84.38 ACC: 0.52 0.82 0.74 0.68 0.27 0.27 0.04 0.30 0.53 0.26 0.29

BABR Gentleman Jack 553R1

GGCC Lazy TV Sandman Z21B

AMGV950699

BD: 4/19/05

PB94

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 6 2.3 83 114 40 82 13 9 -0.21 40 0.30 -0.53 62.38 ACC: 0.68 0.72 0.67 0.67 0.61 0.61 0.27 0.72 0.51 0.15 0.17

AMGV1237297

BD: 2/25/12

BA38

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 16 -1.1 72 113 16 52 12 5 0.00 35 0.50 0.45 84.61 ACC: 0.42 0.51 0.36 0.36 0.24 0.25 0.04 0.22 0.31 0.19 0.20

February 23, 2015 – 1:00 P.M. CST 3

Purebred and 75% Bulls

LoT 1 AMGV1292171 Homo Polled BW: 84 SC: 38

BABR 4241B ET BD: 3/18/14

BA75

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 781 ADG: 4.47

Bull Adj. YW: 1492 GE EPDs

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182 (KCF BENNETT ARSENAL E123)

ALLC EXTRA SPECIAL 29J (FHG FLYING H EXTRA 150D)

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.2 79 119 32 72 7 3 -0.37 43 0.31 0.28 82.09 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.84 Adj. BF: 0.34 Adj. %IMF: 2.461 Influential is the complete package, backed by an outstanding pedigree. He is out of our long-time donor Hott Damn 31L, who at the age of 14 can still produce some of the top genetics in the breed (maternal brothers sell as lots 2 & 31, grandsons of Hott Damn sell as lots 37 & 62). Influential is sired by Secret Brand, a bull we raised and are using in our program and who is proving himself to be a breed changer. The combination of Hott Damn and Secret Brand is a home run and we

LoT 2 AMGV1292174 Double Polled BW: 82 SC: 34.5

Lot 1 are confident that replacement females out of Influential will be the type cattlemen can build a herd around. Over three-quarters of our cows go back to these genetics, it does not get more proven than this.

Influential was a member of our 2015 Reserve National Champion Balancer Pen of Three Bulls. He ranks in the top 3% for TM; the top 4% for YG; the top 10% for WW, YW & CW; the top 15% for MK; and the top 20% for DMI and FPI. Retaining ½ semen interest.

Hott Damn 31L • Donor Dam of Lots 1, 2 & 31

BABR 4283B ET BD: 3/20/14

PB94

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 764 ADG: 3.43

Bull Adj. YW: 1313

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

GDX 23K (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182 (KCF BENNETT ARSENAL E123)

ALLCC EXTRA SPECIAL 29J (FHG FLYING H EXTRA 150D)

BABR 553R1

Lot 2

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 2.3 76 106 40 78 9 7 -0.18 35 0.41 -0.3 64.16 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.18

Adj. BF: 0.26

LoT 3

BEA 4243B ET

AMGV1301793 Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 42.5

Adj. %IMF: 3.152

BD: 3/20/14

BA75

Homo Black Adj. WW: 775 ADG: 4.59

Bull Adj. YW: 1505

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

LWHF FEARLESS (JNS MR IMAGE 6E ET)

RED TANELE 927J (RED RED TANK 61F ET)

A purebred son of Hott Dam 31L, 4283B is lone spined, thick topped and very correct off his feet and legs. This bull has a big future and keeps getting better and better with age. His sire, Gentleman Jack is a bull that we continue to use for his consistency, low actual birth weights and big time performance.

He ranks in the top 3% for MK and TM; and the top 25% for WW, YW, CEM, & CW.

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

MCFG 77M

BEA Halle’s Secret 426B, Full ET Sister to Lot 3

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 2.8 76 111 30 68 9 3 -0.34 39 0.56 0.2 76.47

Another unique combination of cow families, 4243B is out of 77M - another long time donor dam that continually produces cattle that are functional in all aspects of the industry. 4243B is a big topped, easy fleshing bull that offers correctness of lines and an abundance of rib shape.

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.54

4243B ranks in the top 5% for YG; the top 10% for TM; the top 15% for WW & DMI; the top 20% for CW; and the top 25% for YW & REA.

Adj. BF: 0.2

Adj. %IMF: 4.321

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Purebred and 75% Bulls

LoT 4 AMGV1289276 Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 38

BABR 4280B BD: 3/10/14

BA75

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 791 ADG: 4.49

Bull Adj. YW: 1504 GE EPDs

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

BEA SILVERADO 304N (BEA SILVERADO)

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

BEA CINDY LOU WHO ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 3.7 83 122 19 60 7 5 -0.39 47 0.41 0.02 74.8 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.53

Adj. BF: 0.25

Adj. %IMF: 2.742

Dominance is a long spined, thick made bull that is loaded with performance and muscle mass. He is big footed and structurally correct. He was the lead bull in our 2015 Reserve Champion Balancer Pen at the NWSS.

LoT 5 AMGV1289277 Double Polled BW: 89 SC: 36

BABR 427B ET BD: 3/29/14

PB94

Red Adj. WW: 701 ADG: 4.66

Bull Adj. YW: 1446

JDPD ROLEX 151M (HAD SLEEP TIGHT ET)

HAD PRINCESS OF ALOT 407P (HAD LANCELOT 795L)

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

BEA SILVERADO 304N (BEA SILVERADO)

Lot 4 Dominance is the natural son of BEA Cindy Lou Who 0001X ET who is one of our top red donor females and a full sib to BEA Passion 001X. Passion is the sire of several powerful lots in the 2015 sale offering.

He ranks in the top 3% for YG; the top 4% for WW & CW; and the top 10% for YW. He boasts a 205-day weight of 791 lbs., and had an average daily gain of over 4 lbs., with minimal back fat, and he scored a 7 for tenderness on his Igenity DNA testing. This bull is a true performance herd sire in the making. Retaining ½ semen interest.

JDPD ASTRO 407S

BEA CINDY LOU WHO ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.3 78 111 24 63 9 5 -0.29 38 0.28 -0.11 69.7 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12

Adj. BF: 0.23

Adj. %IMF: 3.612

Lot 5 BEA 427B is an ET son of our powerful red donor BEA Cindy Lou Who and maternal brother to lot 4. He is deep sided and thick made, along with being big footed, sound and an outcross to most red pedigrees in the Gelbvieh breed.

He ranks in the top 20% for MB; the top 25% for YW, CEM, CW & FPI; and the top 30% for WW.

LoT 6 AMGV1289372 Double Polled BW: 86 SC: 37

BABR 4239B BD: 3/25/14

BA75

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 673 ADG: 4.08

Bull Adj. YW: 1322

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

BEA MAXIM (VRT LAZY TV COCOA J265)

WAC MS ANCHOR 027G (KCF BENNETT ANCHOR B227)

BLVK A314 - Astro Son Look for his sons in 2016

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

BLA 4060P

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 2.2 68 93 25 58 9 3 -0.19 28 0.39 0.22 71.34 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.98

Adj. BF: 0.22

Adj. %IMF: 3.259

BABR 4239B is a moderate, thick topped bull that is square made and long spined.

He offers plenty of width and dimension and stems from a cow family that offers years of consistency and longevity (Lot 25’s dam is a maternal sister to BABR 4239B).

Stratton Ludemann age 2, Owen Spencer age 3, and Alex Ludemann age 4

He ranks in the top 25% for CEM; and the top 35% for YG & CED.

February 23, 2015 – 1:00 P.M. CST 5

Purebred and 75% Bulls

LoT 7 AMGV1296610 Double Polled BW: 82 SC: 40.5

BEAS 4804B BD: 3/13/14

PC75

Red Adj. WW: 777 ADG: 4.87

Bull Adj. YW: 1552

BEA 711T (SSL PLATINUM)

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L (KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182)

TMAS MR CHEROKEE 312 (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

HFGC MS RHONDA 34P66 ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

BABR 003X

Lot 7

BEAS 0702X ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 0.6 76 109 25 63 5 4 -0.12 34 0.47 0.09 75.64 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.71

Adj. BF: 0.3

Adj. %IMF: 2.626

4804B goes back to Miss Rhonda 34P66, one of the most consistent donors in our herd. Miss Rhonda has done a tremendous job for us. Her replacement females like this bull’s dam 0702X are thick, deep bodied, good uddered and easy keeping. Her

LoT 8 AMGV1289389 Double Polled BW: 80 SC: 34

BABR 4231B BD: 3/4/14

PB94

Red Adj. WW: 611 ADG: 4.58

Bull Adj. YW: 1343

BEA 711T (SSL PLATINUM)

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L (KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182)

BEA PASSION 001X ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)

BABR 3033N (KKC 88K)

bulls are stout, strong topped, soggy bellied and are always at the top of our sale. We feel that 4804B is another great example of the consistent quality that the Miss Rhonda females offer.

4804B has big weaning and yearling weights, gained 4.87 pounds per day and ranks in the top 20% of the breed for weaning and 25% for yearling EPDs. 4804B has all the makings of a great herd sire. We really like him for his power, stoutness, big hip and muscle mass. Being 75% Gelbvieh he is a great option for both Balancer and purebred breeders.

BABR 003X

Lot 8

BABR 2207Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 1.9 70 100 26 62 6 5 -0.22 31 0.46 -0.05 69.06 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.85

Adj. BF: 0.2

LoT 9

BMB 4267B1

AMGV1289393 Double Polled BW: 90 SC: 37.5

4231B is out of a beautiful first calf BEA Passion 001X ET daughter. He is long bodied and deep sided, sound from the ground up, and offers thickness and muscle mass.

He ranks in the top 15% for MB; and the top 20% for CED & FPI.

Adj. %IMF: 2.671

BD: 3/13/14

BA75

Red Adj. WW: 729 ADG: 4.51

Bull Adj. YW: 1445

BEA 711T (SSL PLATINUM)

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L (KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182)

TMAS MR CHEROKEE 312 (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

BABR 3033N (KKC 88K)

BABR 003X

Lot 9

BABR 5003R

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.1 81 109 26 65 5 5 -0.13 37 0.49 0.08 74.09 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.8

Adj. BF: 0.29

Adj. %IMF: 2.568

This is a herd bull that offers size, growth and performance, and is from a cow family that goes back to our donor Mallorie (who has raised many past sale toppers).

There is longevity and consistency in this pedigree. If you are looking for a red outcross bull that will increase your performance, 4267B1 is worth a look.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 20% for TM; the top 25% for CW; and the top 30% for YW.

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Purebred and 75% Bulls

LoT 10 AMGV1289337 Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 36

BABR 4275B BD: 4/2/14

BA75

Homo Black Adj. WW: 725 ADG: 4.24

Bull Adj. YW: 1399

ELK CK CRAZY HORSE 138P (GRU ELK DEE JAKE 744J)

BCFG RAVISHING RUBY 502T1 ET (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

BEA 353R (BEA SILVERADO)

BEA 7027T (TR MR FUTURE DIRECTION 5777R)

BVLK BUCKINGHAM

Lot 10

BEA 0043X

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.6 86 111 26 67 8 5 -0.19 40 0.46 -0.05 71.53 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.74

Adj. BF: 0.17

LoT 11

BEA 474B

AMGV1289336 Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 33

Adj. %IMF: 2.65

BD: 5/5/14

BA75

Homo Black Adj. WW: 783 ADG: 4.14

Bull Adj. YW: 1440

ELK CK CRAZY HORSE 138P (GRU ELK DEE JAKE 744J)

BCFG RAVISHING RUBY 502T1 ET (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

BEA 353R (BEA SILVERADO)

BEA 5022R (Bon View New Design 878)

4275B is another bull that we are pretty excited about - phenotypically he is flawless. He offers plenty of extension, thickness and is loaded with red meat. A maternal sister sold in last year’s Genetic Opportunity female sale and was definitely a crowd favorite.

He ranks in the top 2% for WW; the top 15% for CW & TM; the top 25% for YW; and the top 35% for YG.

BVLK BUCKINGHAM

BEA 0020X

BEA 3180A - Maternal Sister to Lot 11

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 3 81 111 27 67 8 7 -0.2 39 0.43 -0.06 71.28

474B is almost identical in phenotype as his half brother (Lot 10) and offers the same performance from the cow side. A maternal sister sold in the Genetic Opportunity Female sale and she was definitely a hard one to let go. Buckingham sons offer thickness and mass.

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.76

Adj. BF: 0.26

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for TM; the top 20% for CW; the top 25% for YW & ST; and the top 30% for YG.

LoT 12

BABR 4224B

AMGV1289351 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 36

Adj. %IMF: 4.25

BD: 3/17/14

BA75

Homo Black Adj. WW: 639 ADG: 4.17

Bull Adj. YW: 1301

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

BABR HOTT TODDY (BEA MAXIM)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

JHL LCC PROSPECTOR K8043 (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

BABR WHO DONE IT

Lot 12

BABR 8043U

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.3 77 111 30 68 11 7 -0.17 38 0.21 -0.18 68.19

4224B is out of a powerful EXAR Pay Stub cow and BABR Who Done It, a sire known for his thickness, muscle mass and overall volume. 4224B is long spined and big topped with a thick quarter. (A heifer out of a full sister sells as Lot 92.)

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.73

He ranks in the top 5% for CEM; the top 10% for TM; the top 15% for WW; the top 20% for CW; and the top 25% for YW, MK & ST.

Adj. BF: 0.23

Adj. %IMF: 3.076

February 23, 2015 – 1:00 P.M. CST 7

Purebred and 75% Bulls

LoT 13 AMGV1296773 Homo Polled BW: 95 SC: 43.5

BEA 442B ET BD: 3/22/14

PB94

Red Adj. WW: 832 ADG: 4.93

Bull Adj. YW: 1620 GE EPDs

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

BEA ELLA ET (BEA SILVERADO)

VRT LAZY TV COCOA J265 (TLR COCOA 35C)

BEA 9206J (HLCC HOMEBREW A042 ET)

BEA PASSION 001X ET

BEA 3047N

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 6 5 87 120 28 72 8 5 -0.52 47 0.35 -0.27 68.26 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 16.24

Adj. BF: 0.21

Adj. %IMF: 3.084

Authority is a bull that combines shear power while maintaining a smooth shoulder and attractive look. He is big middled and stout made. He is out of a

LoT 14 AMGV1306938 Homo Polled BW: 84 SC: 39.5

BEA 440B ET BD: 3/18/14

PB94

Red Adj. WW: 735 ADG: 4.39

Bull Adj. YW: 1437

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

BEA ELLA ET (BEA SILVERADO)

VRT LAZY TV COCOA J265 (TLR COCOA 35C)

BEA 9206J (HLCC HOMEBREW A042 ET)

Lot 13 powerful donor cow that sold in last year’s female sale and marks her calves year after year. Authority is a bull that we have been striving to create and couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome.

He ranks in the top 2% for YG; the top 3% for WW; the top 4% for CW; the top 10% for YW; the top 15% for TM; the top 25% for FPI; and the top 35% for CEM.

BEA 3047N - Donor Dam to Lots 13 & 14

BEA PASSION 001X ET

Lot 14

BEA 3047N

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 4.2 79 112 27 66 7 3 -0.39 42 0.4 -0.19 66.13 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.54

Adj. BF: 0.15

LoT 15 AMGV1289459 Double Polled BW: 65 SC: N/A

440B is a full ET brother to lot 13 and offers the same power and balance that his brother does. He is long spined, soggy middled and is very well balanced.

He ranks in the top 10% for yield grade and carcass weight and the top 15% for weaning weight and yearling weight.

Adj. %IMF: 2.438

BEA 405B

LoT 16

BD: 3/29/14

PC75

AMGV1289457

Red Adj. WW: 655 ADG: 3.7

Bull Adj. YW: 1347

Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 34.5

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RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

BEA ELLA ET (BEA SILVERADO)

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BEA 8019U (EGL R107 ET)

BEA 063X ET

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TM222 (PERK PERKS ADVANCE 121R)

BEA BEA 0068X

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 13 0.3 76 96 20 54 7 5 -0.14 27 0.35 -0.02 68.45 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA:

Adj. BF:

Adj. %IMF:

BEA 435B BD: 4/5/14

BA75

Red Adj. WW: 638 ADG: 4.47

Bull Adj. YW: 1349

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

BEA ELLA ET (BEA SILVERADO)

TMAS MR CHEROKEE 312 (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

BEA 606F (DBC MR POLLED DUDLEY 51Z)

BEA 063X ET

BEA 8007U ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 3.6 78 117 29 70 4 9 -0.12 44 0.39 0 71.77 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.59

Adj. BF: 0.17

Adj. %IMF: 3.65

435B is a larger framed red bull that offers growth and performance. He is deep sided, soft made and maintains a balanced attractive look.

He ranks in the top 5% for TM; the top 10% for WW, ST & CW; the top 15% for YW; and the top 35% for MK.

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LoT 17 AMGV1307052

BEA 4304B BD: 3/12/14

Scurred Red BW: 85 Adj. WW: 701 SC: 37.5 ADG: 3.98

PC75 Bull Adj. YW: 1334

BEA 801U ET (LNR TRAITMAKER)

JHL LCC PROSPECTOR K8043 (JHL LEACHMAN OMCGV ET)

BABR 003X (BEA 711T)

BEA 0063X ET (PIE PIE GET R DONE 684)

BABR 101Y

BEA 2009Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 3.0 80 105 32 71 7 3 -0.37 34 0.51 -0.19 67.40 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.58

Adj. BF: 0.23

Adj. %IMF: 3.125

Long time customers Nagel Brothers of Gettysburg, S.D.

4304B is a long spined, moderate framed bull that offers thickness and balance. He is out of BABR 101Y, a past sale favorite, his calves are known for his growth and performance.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW, TM & YG; the top 25% for MK; and the top 30% for YW & CW.

LoT 18 AMGV1289408 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 39

BABR 4246B BD: 4/5/14

BA75

Red Adj. WW: 828 ADG: 4.59

Bull Adj. YW: 1558

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

LEL LELAND BIG LEAGUE 4158 (KRN LCC MAJOR LEAGUE A502M)

MCFG 94X

BEA 637S

BEA 4033P (EGL FOSTERS LO17 ET)

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 1 86 127 33 75 9 3 -0.24 46 0.4 -0.15 76.33 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.7

Adj. BF: 0.22

LoT 19

BABR 4257B

AMGV1289563 Double Polled BW: 78 SC: 39

Adj. %IMF: 2.454

BD: 3/28/14

BA75

Homo Black Adj. WW: 676 ADG: 4.61ß

Bull Adj. YW: 1409

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

VLK DESTINY N09 (BTI RED ALERT 2077K)

Lot 18 4246B is a powerful red bull that combines a low actual birth weight with big time performance. He is out of a powerful cow that consistently produces growthy, high performing bulls and females. He is long spined, deep sided and offers depth in his rear quarter and plenty of skeletal structure.

He ranks in the top 1% for WW & TM; the top 3 % for YW; the top 5% for CW; and the top 15% for MK.

MCFG 94X

BABR Branded Man 3400A, Paternal Sibling

BABR 7208T

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 0.1 85 125 25 67 11 5 -0.26 44 0.27 -0.15 76.35 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.91

Adj. BF: 0.35

4257B is a high percentage bull that offers frame, length of hip and balance. He is thick quartered, square made and out of a highly maternal daughter of EXAR Pay Stub. The Pay Stub females are some of the best we have ever had.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW, YW & CW; and the top 25% for YG & CEM.

Adj. %IMF: 3.364

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LoT 20 AMGV1307055 Double Polled BW: 82 SC: 35.5

BEA 4307B BD: 3/27/14

BA75

AMGV1307060

Red Adj. WW: 678 ADG: 4.63

Bull Adj. YW: 1413

Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 38

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

MCFG 94X

BEA 4312B BD: 4/15/14

BA75

Red Adj. WW: 754 ADG: 4.02

Bull Adj. YW: 1391

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

TMAS MR CHEROKEE 312 (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

HFGC MISS RHONDA 34P66 ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

MCFG 94X

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

PIE PIE DEWEZE 6292 (PIE PIE ADVANCE 4221)

BEAS 1913Y ET

LoT 21

HFGC MISS PHONDA 34P66ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

BEAS 1914Y ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 1.2 81 121 20 60 9 2 -0.22 42 0.34 -0.23 70.1

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 1.3 90 125 26 68 9 4 -0.24 45 0.41 -0.07 76.69

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.77

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.39

Adj. BF: 0.25

Adj. %IMF: 2.433

4307B is out of a powerful first calf heifer (Lots 20 and 21 dams are maternal siblings to Lot 7). This cow family is one that has longevity and consistently produces cattle that offer a combination of growth, performance and balance.

Adj. BF: 0.26

Adj. %IMF: 2.893

4212B is genetically a full brother to Lot 20. He is long spined, big topped and sound from the ground up. Notice the consistency in this cow family.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW, YW & CW; and the top 25% for YG & CEM.

He ranks in the top 1% for WW; the top 5% for YW; the top 10% for CW; and the top 25% for CEM.

LoT 22

LoT 23

AMGV1303644 Double Polled BW: 72 SC: 42

BEA 402B BD: 3/16/14

BA75

AMGV1307056

Red Adj. WW: 623 ADG: 5.69

Bull Adj. YW: 1529

Double Polled BW: 86 SC: 35

BEA 4308B BD: 4/1/14

PB88

Double Black Adj. WW: 683 ADG: 4.45

Bull Adj. YW: 1392

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

EIR EIR

BEA 353R (BEA SILVERADO)

BEA 8091U (EGL R107 ET)

BEA 7204T (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

MCFG 94X

BEA 0044X

TM222 (PERK PERKS ADVANCE 121R)

MCFG 94X

BEA BEA 1078Y

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 1.6 79 117 17 56 9 1 -0.23 41 0.34 -0.18 69.73

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.4 82 116 26 68 12 4 -0.35 40 0.3 -0.44 65.02

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.23

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.58

Adj. BF: 0.34

Adj. %IMF: 3.981

Adj. BF: 0.2

Adj. %IMF: 2.642

A high performing high percentage red bull, that offers a little extra growth and performance, a low birth weight with big EPDs. The Man 94X sons just keep coming.

4308B is another low birth weight 94X son, these sons just keep getting better with time and they offer a balanced set of EPDs and natural growth and performance.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for YW & CW; the top 20% for YG; and the top 25% for CEM.

He ranks in the top 3% for CEM; the 10% for WW & YW; and the top 15% for YG & CW.

LoT 24 AMGV1289297 Double Polled BW: 70 SC: 40

BABR 4238B BD: 1/22/14

PC75

Homo Black Adj. WW: 632 ADG: 4.36

Bull Adj. YW: 1326

MCFG BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET (VRT LAZY TV BEETHOVEN K278)

RED TANELE 927 (RED RED TANK 61F ET)

GOTT MR CAROLINA REACTOR 52X (ELK CK CHAIN REACTION 439T)

PHG WORLD CLASS W11 (Mytty In Focus)

MCFG THE MAN 113U

MCFG 325Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 0.1 80 126 29 69 10 12 -0.15 43 0.57 0.07 78.79 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.66

Adj. BF: 0.21

The Beastrom Crew in the show ring exhibiting the 2015 reserve national champion pen of three balancer bulls

Adj. %IMF: 2.439

This is a bull that honestly did not get the all the attention in he should have, he lost his mother at less than three months of age and received very little special treatment. 4238B is long spined and thick made; he has more than caught up with

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the rest of the group, which is a true test of these genetics.

He ranks in the top 3% for YW; the top 10% for WW & ST; and the top 15% for TM, CEM & FPI.

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LoT 25 AMGV1306307 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 41

BABR 4247A BD: 11/20/13

BA75

Homo Black Adj. WW: 753 ADG: 4.07

Bull Adj. YW: 1399

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

GDX 23K (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

BLA 4060P (BEA MAXIM)

BABR 553R1

Lot 25

BLA CRACKLEN ROSIE

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 1.1 72 101 35 71 11 7 -0.22 31 0.25 -0.2 66.2 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.77

Adj. BF: 0.11

LoT 26

BEA 4302B

AMGV1307050 Double Polled BW: 80 SC: 39

Adj. %IMF: 2.203

4247B is definitely the odd man out, but not negatively speaking. He has always been a stand out and offers performance, balance and added maturity. His dam is a Pay Stub daughter that will be making her way to the donor pen due to the fact that she never misses. 4247B is long bodied and thick made; he is lean and ready to work.

He ranks in the top 4% for TM; the top 5% for MK; the top 25% for YG & ST; and the top 30% for WW.

LoT 27

BD: 3/1/14

PC75

AMGV1306920

Double Black Adj. WW: 689 ADG: 4.06

Bull Adj. YW: 1464

Double Polled BW: 93 SC: 37

BEAS 4903B ET BD: 3/24/14

PB94

Homo Black Adj. WW: 721 ADG: 4.19

Bull Adj. YW: 1391

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

GDX 23K (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

GDX 23K (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

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VRT LAZY TV COCOA J265 (TLR COCOA 35C)

KRT G051 (SSL PLATINUM)

BEA 511E (CTRG BLACK THUNDER)

BABR 553R1

BABR 553R1

BEA 2045Z

BEA 1027L

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 2.4 83 106 30 69 8 4 -0.12 35 0.24 -0.15 67.94

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 6 3.2 78 108 43 82 11 8 -0.4 38 0.4 -0.36 63.78

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.83

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.76

Adj. BF: 0.31

Adj. %IMF: 2.018

4302B is another son of Gentleman Jack. He offers growth, balance and performance.

He ranks in the top 5% for WW; the top 15% for TM; the top 30% for YW; and the top 35% for MK.

LoT 28 AMGV1306931 Double Polled BW: 89 SC: 38

BEA 436B ET BD: 3/20/14

PB94

Homo Black Adj. WW: 682 ADG: 4.02

Bull Adj. YW: 1324

Adj. BF: 0.22

4903B is an ET out of BEA 1027L. This donor is one of the best and most consistent females that we have raised.

Her daughters are phenotypically flawless. You can always recognize a 1027L daughter. The cow is now deceased, so this is a rare genetic opportunity. This flush to Gentleman Jack 553R1 has yielded two outstanding females we are retaining and two bulls (Lots 27 & 28) that we are offering for sale.

Adj. %IMF: 2.411

Miranda - A maternal sister to lots 27 & 28

4903B has performed well. He has gained over 4 pounds per day and his EPDs rank in the top 20% of the breed for WW & YW; top 10% for CEM; and top 1% for MK & TM.

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

GDX 23K (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

VRT LAZY TV COCOA J265 (TLR COCOA 35C)

BEA 511E (CTRG BLACK THUNDER)

BABR 553R1

BEA 1027L

This bull is very balanced with lots of length, thickness and volume. These genetics are limited, so if you are looking for a purebred, homozygous black bull with an exceptional maternal pedigree, take advantage of 4903B.

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 6 3.2 78 108 43 82 11 8 -0.4 38 0.4 -0.36 63.78 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.06

Adj. BF: 0.3

Adj. %IMF: 2.401

436B is one of the last members of the 1027L cow family, 1027L was known for her ability to make outstanding females. 436B is a long sided, thick made bull that will be sure to add extra growth and performance to your daughters and possesses the

genetics to make great replacement females.

He ranks in the top 1% for TM & MK; the top 10% for YG & CEM; and the top 20% for WW, YW & CW.

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LoT 29 AMGV1301202 Double Polled BW: 90 SC: 39

BABR 4252B BD: 3/18/14

PC75

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 729 ADG: 4.78

Bull Adj. YW: 1490

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)

VRT LAZY TV MS DOMINO W303 (BEA DOMINO 401P ET)

BABR WHO HOTT 552R (LWHF FEARLESS)

BABR 3038M (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BABR 2105Z

Lot 29

BABR 7065T ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.5 83 117 27 68 6 4 -0.28 44 0.38 -0.1 71.19 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.18

Adj. BF: 0.21

Adj. %IMF: 3.8

4252B is a big time performance bull that combines two of our favorite cow families. The Hott Damn 31L and Secret Crush cow families are two that we can always count on to produce something great. His purebred dam is one that offers

LoT 30 AMGV1298641 Double Polled BW: 85 SC: 35

BABR 4235B

consistency, balance and performance. His sire was a sale highlight in the 2013 sale and will be a feature sire in the 2016 bull sale. 4252B is heavy in his bone structure, massive topped and has plenty of volume to go along with the performance and frame.

He ranks in the top 5% for WW; the top 10% for YW & CW; and the top 20% for TM & YG.

LoT 31

BD: 3/4/14

PB88

AMGV1292173

Red Adj. WW: 631 ADG: 4.64

Bull Adj. YW: 1372

Double Polled BW: 78 SC: 36

BABR 2105Z - Sire of Lots 29 & 60

BABR 4282B ET BD: 3/20/14

PC75

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 705 ADG: 3.90

Bull Adj. YW: 1325 GE EPDs: No

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

ALLC EXTRA SPECIAL (FHG FLYING H EXTRA 150D)

JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)

JOB DANELL ABSOLUTE 21U ET (MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40)

KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182 (KCF BENNETT ARSENAL E123)

BABR 7065T (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)

ALLC EXTRA SPECIAL 29J (FHG FLYING H EXTRA 150D)

BABR FIRE 2118Z ET

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET

BABR 2217Z

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.5 83 115 20 61 8 7 -0.28 41 0.34 -0.01 74.33

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 2.6 77 109 27 65 1 5 -0.27 38 0.44 0.18 75.85

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 11.67

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 11.98

Adj. BF: 0.24

Adj. %IMF: 3.634

4235B is a red outcross that offers an abundance of bone, structure and volume tied into a thick moderate package. His dam is a maternal sister to Lot 29.

He ranks in the top 5% for FPI; the top 10% for WW, YW & MB; the top 15% for CW; the top 30% for CED; and the top 35% for CEM & YG.

LoT 32 AMGV1306285 Double Polled BW: 82 SC: 35

BEA 4259B BD: 4/20/14

PC75

Black Adj. WW: 714 ADG: 4.37

Bull Adj. YW: 1410

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)

JBOB 3303K ET (CTR ECHO 575E)

GDX 402P (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

Adj. BF: 0.17

Adj. %IMF: 4.095

4282B is an ET son of Hott Damn 31L and Cross Fire. Cross Fire has increased our carcass merit while maintaining the volume and structure we feel the industry demands. 8282B is a larger framed, thick made bull that is sound from the ground up.

He ranks in the top 15% for WW; and the top 20% for CW; the top 25% YW & YG; and the top 35% for MB.

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET

BVLK A305 - Cross Fire Son

GDX 828U

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 3.3 81 117 23 64 2 11 -0.27 44 0.46 0.12 75.73 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.28

Adj. BF: 0.27

Adj. %IMF: 4.172

4259B is a younger son of Cross Fire that will continue to impress with age. He is correct in his lines and offers a balanced combination of calving ease and performance.

He also has above average carcass data.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW, YW & CW; the top 15% for ST; and the top 25% for YG & FPI.

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LoT 33 AMGV1289296 Homo Polled BW: 90 SC: 36.5

BABR 4260B BD: 3/12/14

BA38

Homo Black Adj. WW: 714 ADG: 4.17

Bull Adj. YW: 1374 GE EPDs

MCFG 94X (MCFG THE MAN 113U)

BEAS 7084T (TR MR FUTURE DIRECTION 5777R)

J D Gold Mine R50 (TC Moonshine 001)

D MISS ANATASIA L164 (Broken Arrow Roth Russ 561D)

BEAS 2806Z

Lot 33

D 50 ANASTASIA U8304

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 13 0.9 70 115 24 59 9 1 -0.35 40 0.59 0.54 85.32 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.39

Adj. BF: 0.26

Adj. %IMF: 3.173

Dominance is a very unique breeding package. He is out of a past sale topper that is working in Canada and offers massive performance and pounds. His dam is an Angus cow that never seems to miss; her sons and daughters are moderate, thick and loaded with muscle (a grandson of Anistasia 8304U sells as Lot 44).

LoT 34 AMGV1289295 Homo Polled BW: 90 SC: 43.5

BABR 4267B BD: 3/13/14

BA38

Homo Black Adj. WW: 774 ADG: 5.31

Bull Adj. YW: 1616 GE EPDs

MCFG 94X (MCFG THE MAN 113U)

BEAS 7084T (TR MR FUTURE DIRECTION 5777R)

Mytty In Focus (S A F Focus of E R)

RIVER HILLS FOREVER LADY S460G A R Integrity)

Dominance was our alternate in the 2015 Reserve National Champion Balancer Pen of Three Bulls and was just as popular as his other pen mates. He is big topped, easy moving and has a square hip while maintaining a soggy middle.

He ranks in the top 5% for YG; the top 10 % for FPI & MB; the top 15% for CW & YW; the top 20% for REA; and the top 25% for CED & CEM. Retaining ½ semen interest.

Anistasia 8304U - Dam of Lot 33

BEAS 2806Z

Lot 34

RIVER HILLS FOREVERLADY U276

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 16 0.9 81 141 26 66 11 1 -0.39 55 0.9 0.92 103.4 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.76

Adj. BF: 0.32

Adj. %IMF: 3.898

BABR 4267B is a very unique breeding package who combines traits that are relevant in all aspects of the industry such as carcass, phenotype and performance.

He is line spined, huge middled and can move with ease. He is out of In Focus

LoT 35 AMGV1296609 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 39

BEAS 4803B BD: 3/9/14

BA38

Homo Black Adj. WW: 736 ADG: 4.05

Bull Adj. YW: 1378

MCFG 94X (MCFG THE MAN 113U)

BEAS 7084T (TR MR FUTURE DIRECTION 5777R)

21AR COAL BANK C014 (Basin Max 602C)

RIVER HILLS FOREVER LADY 318N (G A R Precision 1680)

daughter that consistently raises bulls and heifers that find their way to the front of the pen. BABR 4267B is a larger framed carcass stand out.

He ranks in the top 1% for YW, MB, FPI & CW; the top 2% for REA; the 3% for YG; the top 5% for CED & CEM; the top 10% for WW; and the top 20% for TM.

River Hills Forever Lady U276 • Dam of Lot 34

BEAS 2806Z

Lot 35

RIVER HILLS FOREVERLADY T227

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 13 0.5 72 122 30 66 9 1 -0.02 43 0.49 0.31 80.71 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.6

Adj. BF: 0.2

Adj. %IMF: 3.133

4803B is a homozygous black bull that we feel has herd sire potential. His maternal pedigree goes back to the great Baldridge Forever Lady 212D donor cow. We are extremely pleased with the BEAS 2806Z sired calves. They are stout and fast growing and certianly stand out from the bunch.

4803B has been a standout since last summer at pasture. He has gained over 4 pounds per day and ranks in the top 25% of the breed for CED, CEM and MK; top 20% for TM; and top 10% for YW. 4803B is long, deep and thick with a big hip and rear quarter. He is stout with good bone and tracks well. Take this bull home and let some of our best genetics go to work for you.

BEAS 2806Z - Sire of Lots 33, 34 & 35

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LoT 36 AMGV1289291 Hetero Polled BW: 84 SC: 37

BABR 4248B BD: 3/12/14

BA38

Double Black Adj. WW: 727 ADG: 4.78

Bull Adj. YW: 1486 GE EPDs

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

TR MR FUTURE DIRECTION 5777R (C A Future Direction 5321)

BEA 5033R (BEA SILVERADO)

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

Lot 36

BEA 7026T

brother to BEA 7026T sells as Lot 39).

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 2.3 80 119 22 62 10 4 -0.26 43 0.27 0.34 82.7 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 16.65

Adj. BF: 0.2

Adj. %IMF: 2.975

Intensity is a bull that we feel can fit any program. He offers structural soundness and balance, along with being thick made and loaded with muscle mass. He is out of one of the most consistent and powerful cows on the ranch. BEA 7026T is the type of cow you could build a herd around due to the consistency and balance she offers (a maternal

LoT 37 AMGV1289293 Double Polled BW: 89 SC: 34

BABR 4251B BD: 3/20/14

BA50

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 769 ADG: 4.33

Bull Adj. YW: 1457 GE EPDs

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L (KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182)

He is also a member of our 2015 Reserve National Champion Pen of Three Bulls and was one of the two runners up in the Breeder’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW, YW & CW; the top 15% for YG, CEM & FPI; and the top 30% for MB. Retaining ½ semen interest.

BEA 7026T • Dam of Lot 36

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

Lot 37

BABR 7064T ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 3.6 91 132 20 66 9 3 -0.34 53 0.56 0.09 81.22 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 16.04

Adj. BF: 0.29

Adj. %IMF: 1.793

4241B is has been a stand out since last summer in the pasture, he has a massive, yet attractive look and is long bodied, deep sided and thick from front to back. He

is out of a Hott Damn 31L x Pay Stub cow that is highly maternal, well balanced and loaded with performance.

He ranks in the top 1% for WW; the top 2% for YW & CW; the top 5% for YG; the top 20% for FPI & TM; and the top 25% for CEM & REA.

BABR 7064T • Dam of Lot 37

LoT 38 AMGV1289551 Homo Polled BW: 84 SC: 35.5

BEA 462B BD: 3/20/14

BA50

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 778 ADG: 3.85

Bull Adj. YW: 1389

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

Lot 38

BEA 0029X

BEA 7019T (BEA SILVERADO)

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.1 81 118 21 62 11 5 -0.05 42 0.29 0.22 79.15 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.85

Adj. BF: 0.19

Adj. %IMF: 2.031

426B is a bull that will add performance and muscle mass to your calf crop. he is thick made, massive topped and smooth in his overall makeup. His mother was a choice donor cow lot in the 2013 Genetic Opportunity Female Sale that we retained and have been flushing this past year. She is clean in her lines, offers

natural fleshing ability and has a ton of performance. Look for this bull on sale day, you will not be disappointed.

He ranks in the top 5% for CEM; the top 10% for WW & CW; the top 15% for YW; and the top 25% for FPI.

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BEA 0029X • Dam of Lot 38

Balancer Bulls

LoT 39 AMGV1303666 Double Polled BW: SC: 36.5

BEA 498B BD: 3/15/14

BA63

Double Black Adj. WW: 658 ADG: 4.75

Bull Adj. YW: 1412

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

Lot 39

BEA 5033R

BEA 1038L (J L B EXACTO 416)

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.7 84 126 28 71 11 4 -0.07 49 0.4 0.07 77.14 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.78

Adj. BF: 0.25

Adj. %IMF: 2.979

498B is another outstanding sand hills son, that offers balance, softness, thickness and depth of rib while maintaining a very mature and attractive look. He is out of a Choice donor lot from the 2013 Genetic Opportunity Sale that we retained and

LoT 40 AMGV1289352 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 37.5

BABR 4227B BD: 3/11/14

BA63

Homo Black Adj. WW: 697 ADG: 3.70

Bull Adj. YW: 1285

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

BEA 941W (BEA 607S)

DKS MISS ICE B31 (BEA 711T)

are currently flushing. She is the matriarch of a very powerful cow family on the ranch.

(BEA 5033R is the maternal grand dam to Lot 36 and to BEA Sand Stone 300A who was one of the high selling bulls from our 2014 sale.)

He ranks in the top 3% for WW & CW; the top 4% for YW & TM; the top 5% for CEM; and the top 35% for FPI.

BEA 5033R • Dam of Lot 39

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

Lot 40

BEA 2050Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 3.4 88 128 20 64 11 2 0 50 0.36 0.26 81.89 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.78

Adj. BF: 0.23

LoT 41

BABR 4237B

AMGV1289290 Double Polled BW: 85 SC: 38

Adj. %IMF: 3.681

BD: 3/19/14

BA63

Homo Black Adj. WW: 665 ADG: 4.62

Bull Adj. YW: 1399

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

LWHF FEARLESS (JNS MR IMAGE 6E ET)

LWHF FEARLESS (GAR 862Z POLLED BLACK ICE)

BABR 4227B is a high volume bull out of a first calf BEA Teddy sired heifer. The Teddy sired cattle excel in overall capacity, depth, udder quality and balance. 4227B is loaded with thickness and natural rib shape, he is sound and offers a big birth to weaning spread and has the performance data to back it up.

He ranks in the top 2% for WW; the top 3% for YW & CW; the top 5% for CEM; the top 20% for FPI; and the top 25% for TM.

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

BEA 3011N • Dam of Lot 41

BEA 3011N

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.4 73 98 28 64 8 1 -0.06 32 0.32 0.16 70.53 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.57

Adj. BF: 0.27

4237B is a powerful Sandhills son that combines growth, power and performance with balanced EPDs and an attractive phenotype. This bull comes from one of the top purebred cows on the ranch, we have kept many daughters and her sons have an average actual weaning weight of 700 lbs.

He ranks in the top 25% for WW & TM; and the top 40% for MK, CEM & CW.

Adj. %IMF: 2.936

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 42 AMGV1307058 Double Polled BW: 80 SC: 37.5

BEA 4310B BD: 3/6/14

BA38

Black Adj. WW: 661 ADG: 4.25

Bull Adj. YW: 1336 GE EPDs

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

LEN 82X

BEA 5205R (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

BEA 300A - Sandhills Son that Sold in 2014 Sale

BEA 2056Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 2.5 81 114 17 58 7 2 0.02 40 0.28 0.33 79.95 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.75

Adj. BF: 0.32

LoT 43

BEA 4301B

AMGV1307049 Double Polled BW: 50 SC: 34

Adj. %IMF: 3.492

BD: 2/25/14

BA38

Black Adj. WW: 545 ADG: 3.68

Bull Adj. YW: 1126 GE EPDs

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

CTR 7281T (CTR GOOD NIGHT 4743P)

PIE PIE DEWEZE 6292 (PIE PIE ADVANCE 4221)

BEA 7021T (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

4310B is out of a first calf heifer sired by LEN 82X “Dave.” Dave calves excel in performance, growth and all maternal characteristics. 4310B is moderate and thick and well balanced.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for CW; the top 20% for YW; the top 25% for FPI; and the top 30% for MB.

CTR CTR SANDHILLS 0065X

BEA 2064Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 -1.6 72 102 11 47 7 2 -0.01 36 0.3 0.3 78.93 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 11.83

Adj. BF: 0.19

LoT 44

BABR 4229B

AMGV1306325 Double Polled BW: 55 SC: 41

BEA 2064Z • Dam of Lot 43 Another Sandhills son out of a first calf heifer, BEA 2064Z goes back to one of our most popular donor females, BEA Lola 5039R, who was also the supreme champion female at the 2008 BHSS. Females from this cow family are highly maternal and have great udder quality.

He ranks in the top 15% for BW; the top 25% for CW; the top 30% for FPI & WW; and the top 35% for MB.

Adj. %IMF: 4.078

BD: 2/28/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 754 ADG: 4.36

Bull Adj. YW: 1447 GE EPDs

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BABR WHO DONE IT (BEA SILVERADO)

D 50 ANASTASIA U8604 (J D Gold Mine R50)

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

Lot 44

BABR 2201Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 1.5 65 98 25 58 8 2 -0.33 30 0.45 0.17 70.48 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.04

Adj. BF: 0.31

Adj. %IMF: 2.143

BABR 4229B is another Secret Brand son that has quickly come to the front of the pen. He is long spined, deep sided and smooth made. He has a huge birth to weaning spread and is out of a Who Done It sired first calf heifer that comes from the same cow family as lot 33. This is a bull that will add growth, volume and performance to your calf crop.

He ranks in the top 10% for YG.

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 45 AMGV1289298 Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 40

BMB 400B BD: 3/10/14

BA63

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 719 ADG: 4.29

Bull Adj. YW: 1401 GE EPDs

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BEA 607S (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

BEA 4022P (LWHF FEARLESS)

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

Lot 45

BMB 0009X

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 5 4.2 80 109 23 63 11 1 -0.46 40 0.45 0.1 73.11 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.37

Adj. BF: 0.18

Adj. %IMF: 2.395

BEA 400B is a bull that we are very excited about. The best words to describe this animal are “well balanced.” He has always stood out; he is thick, deep sided, soft and soggy, and easy fleshing. He is out of a powerful cow that will make our donor pen later this year. BMB 0009X is a powerful BA75 cow sired by BEA 607S (the

LoT 46 AMGV1289367 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 34

BEA 4220B BD: 4/15/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 665 ADG: 4.87

Bull Adj. YW: 1440

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BABR WHO DONE IT (BEA SILVERADO)

DIXIE ERICA OF RR 2800 (J R AMBUSH 165H)

same sire as BEA Teddy 941W, who has been one of our best herd sires to date). She is a natural daughter of our popular donor BEA 4022P (donor dam to Lots 57, 58 & 59). Be sure to look for this powerful herd bull in the making on sale day.

He ranks in the top 2% for YG; the top 5% for CEM; the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for CW; and the top 30% for YW & TM.

BEA 0009x - Dam of Lot 45

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

BEA BEA 1093Y

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 2.3 64 99 27 59 8 2 -0.3 32 0.53 0.17 68.59 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.43

Adj. BF: 0.25

LoT 47

BABR 4228B

AMGV1289560 Double Polled BW: 67 SC: 34

A Typical Secret Brand Female 4220B is a moderate framed, square made bull that offers a lot of volume and mass. He is out of a Who Done it sired first calf heifer that goes back to our Angus Donor cow, Dixie Erica 2800. This young herd sire is made right and has all the pieces to make a great herd sire.

He ranks in the top 10% for YG; the top 30% for REA; and the top 40% for CW.

Adj. %IMF: 3.518

BD: 3/4/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 677 ADG: 3.39

Bull Adj. YW: 1214

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BABR 002X (XXB WINGMAN 639T ET)

BEA 0095X (BEA SURESHOCK 705T ET)

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

BEA BEA 2095Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 6 2.5 66 98 25 58 8 3 -0.34 31 0.55 0.07 66.57 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 11.9

Adj. BF: 0.18

Adj. %IMF: 2.274

Secret Brand - 2013 Breeder’s Choice Balancer Futurity Champion This is a unique bull that has caught our eye since birth. He is very moderate in his frame, but offers thickness, softness, and is packed with red meat. He has a low actual birth weight making him a good candidate for use on heifers.

He ranks in the top 5% for YG; the top 30% for REA; and the top 40% for CEM.

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 48 AMGV1289365 Double Polled BW: 80 SC: 37

BABR 4217B BD: 4/4/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 686 ADG: 4.39

Bull Adj. YW: 1383

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BEA SURESHOCK 705T ET (BEA 353R)

BEA 9026W (ACKG DAKOTA 3T)

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

Lot 48

BEA BEA 1037Y

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 4 3.5 75 111 25 62 5 2 -0.3 40 0.53 0.13 71.51 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.31

LoT 49 AMGV1301176 Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 36.5

Adj. BF: 0.32

BABR 4210B

Adj. %IMF: 3.295

4217B is a bull that has really come on since weaning, he has always had the correct shape, but he has done very well with days on feed. He is a very soggy and soft made bull that has plenty of muscle mass, extension and dimension.

He ranks in the top 10% for YG; the top 15% for CW; the top 20% for WW; the top 25% for YW; the top 30% for REA; and the top 35% for TM.

BD: 3/15/14

BA63

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 641 ADG: 4.58

Bull Adj. YW: 1368

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

JOB DANELL ABSOLUTE 21U ET (MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40)

PLA MISS PABLO 948W (EGL PABLO R014 ET)

“Commercial cattle producers must realize that no single breed excels in all areas that affect profitability. Breed combinations can be engineered to accommodate environmental constraints and meet marketing objectives.” – Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

ECWN ECWN BELLA 1000Y

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 6 1.9 74 111 16 53 9 6 -0.35 38 0.65 0.13 72.98 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.55

Adj. BF: 0.21

BABR Secret Crush - Donor Dam to Secret Brand

Adj. %IMF: 1.981

This is a larger framed bull that has a lot of structure, volume and balance. He is a grandson of one of our top cows in the program. This bull will add pounds at weaning.

He ranks in the top 5% for YG; the top 15% for REA; the top 20% for CW & WW; and the top 25% for YW & CEM.

LoT 50 AMGV1298647 Double Polled BW: 80 SC: 35.5

BEAS 4801B BD: 3/2/14

BA63

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 711 ADG: 4.85

Bull Adj. YW: 1481

BEA 607S (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

BEA 7057T (LWHF FEARLESS)

BABR 003X (BEA 711T)

BEAS 0701X (TMAS TMAS MR CHEROKEE 312)

BEA 941W

Lot 50

BEAS 2700Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 2.3 82 126 24 65 10 5 -0.17 48 0.29 0.17 80.02 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.31

Adj. BF: 0.4

Adj. %IMF: 3.56

4801B goes back to our Miss Rhonda 34P66 donor cow. Her replacement females are thick, deep bodied, good uddered and easy keeping. Her bulls are stout, strong topped, soggy bellied and always sell well.

4801B has big weaning and yearling weights, gained 4.85 pounds per day and ranks

in the top 20% of the breed for TM; top 15% for CEM; top 5% for WW; and top 4% for YW. 4801B is great Teddy 941W son that comes from a long line of proven maternal quality.

We really like him for his width, thickness and overall stoutness. This is the only Teddy son in this year’s sale, so take advantage of him. He will make a tremendous herd bull.

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BEA 941W • Sire of Lot 50

Balancer Bulls

LoT 51 AMGV1289294 Double Polled BW: 70 37.5

BABR 4268B BD: 2/1/14

BA63

Homo Black Adj. WW: 664 ADG: 4.49

Bull Adj. YW: 1377SC:

JRI GREAT WESTERN 254N68 ET (JRI EXTRA EXPOSURE 285L71 ET)

LYONS DELIA BEAUTY 2028 (Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807)

JDPD AKIN 140W (JHG PREMONITION 662S ET)

EBY GREAT WESTERN 7114T (JRI GREAT WESTERN 254N68 ET)

EBY WESTERN HAULER 028S

JDPD WESTERN WONDER T7114Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 13 -1 61 97 28 59 8 -2 -0.19 25 0.56 0.06 69.22 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.22

Adj. BF: 0.31

Adj. %IMF: 2.673

Lot 51 actual birth weight combined with big performance numbers. He is easy fleshing and packed with red meat.

He ranks in the top 20% for CED & BW; the top 25% for REA; and the top 35% for YG.

4268B is a bit of an outcross for our program and we have not been disappointed in him. He is a massively made, soggy middled, sound bull that offers a low

JDPD 7114 • Dam of Lot 51

LoT 52 AMGV1305271 Double Polled BW: 82 SC: 41.5

BEAS 4902B ET BD: 3/20/14

BA50

Double Black Adj. WW: 639 ADG: 4.07

Bull Adj. YW: 1280

S A V Bismarck 5682 (G A R Grid Maker)

S A V Blackcap May 5270 (S A V 8180 Traveler 004)

CTR ECHO 575E (MCJ BLACK HUSKER)

TJB KRB SABRINA 169G ET (POW JETSTREAM 36B)

S A V BRILLIANCE 8077

TJB KRB SAMANTHA 932J

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 0.1 69 105 38 72 10 3 -0.17 32 0.71 0.15 75.83 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.25

Adj. BF: 0.22

Adj. %IMF: 3.474

4902B is out of one of our best donor cows Samantha 932J. She has produced great offspring time and time again no matter what bull we have flushed her to. She was

LoT 53 AMGV1305270 Double Polled BW: 78 SC: 38

BEAS 4900B ET

BABR Guenivere 1015Y - 2013 National Champion Female Sired by S A V Brilliance 8077 a high volume, easy fleshing and easy keeping cow. Samantha 932J was a broody, heavy milking powerful female that passed those positive traits on to all her progeny.

4902B gained over 4 pounds per day and ranks in the top 15% of the breed for CEM; top 3% for TM; and top 2% for MK. 4902B is an attractive SAV Brilliance son with an exceptional maternal pedigree. He offers rib, hip and width in a moderately framed package.

LoT 54

BD: 3/20/14

BA50

AMGV1307051

Double Black Adj. WW: 695 ADG: 3.85

Bull Adj. YW: 1301

Double Polled BW: 74 SC: 36.5

BEA 4303B BD: 3/8/14

BA38

Double Black Adj. WW: 628 ADG: 3.66

Bull Adj. YW: 1208

S A V Bismarck 5682 (G A R Grid Maker)

Connealy Consensus 7229 (Connealy Consensus)

S A V Blackcap May 5270 (S A V 8180 Traveler 004)

JCGR BAR GT MS HEPBURN 113TET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)

CTR ECHO 575E (MCJ BLACK HUSKER)

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TJB KRB SABRINA 169G ET (POW JETSTREAM 36B)

BEA 7100T (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)

S A V BRILLIANCE 8077

TJB KRB SAMANTHA 932J

BEA COMMON SENSE 200Z ET

BEA BEA 2048Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 0.1 69 105 38 72 10 3 -0.17 32 0.71 0.15 75.83

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 2.1 77 112 28 66 4 1 -0.17 40 0.29 0.18 76.02

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.58

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 10.28

Adj. BF: 0.33

Adj. %IMF: 3.307

Adj. BF: 0.14

Adj. %IMF: 4.325

4900B is another ET calf from our Samantha 932J and SAV Brilliance flush. This bull combines calving ease with performance. We like 4900B for his length, depth, square hip and overall thickness.

The only son of BEA Common Sense in the offering, he is moderate and thick and very well balanced both on paper and in person. Common Sense is a maternal sister to the dam of Lot 73.

4900B ranks in the top 15% of the breed for CEM; top 3% for TM and top 2% for MK.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for CW; and the top 25% for YW.

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 55

BMB 439B

AMGV1306286 Double Polled BW: 88 SC: 38.5

BD: 4/10/14

BA63

Red Adj. WW: 726 ADG: 4.01

Bull Adj. YW: 1360

ELK CK CRAZY HORSE 138P (GRU ELK DEE JAKE 744J)

BCFG RAVISHING RUBY 502T1 ET (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (EXAR LUTTON 1831)

CGCC MISS BLACK ROYAL 52P (KMF FAST ANCHOR 35H)

BVLK BUCKINGHAM

Lot 55

BMB 8213U

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 2.1 83 112 26 65 7 5 -0.17 38 0.42 0.06 76.79 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.51

Adj. BF: 0.23

LoT 56

BEA 4305B

AMGV1307053

Adj. %IMF: 2.759

BD: 3/5/14

Scurred Red BW: 95 Adj. WW: 652 SC: 35.5 ADG: 4.97

439B is a red outcross for our program, but he offers the same power and performance as the Passion and 063x sons. He is moderate and stout in his skeletal make up, he is loaded with volume and has a big stout foot. His dam is another powerful yet attractive made Pay Stub female; I can honestly say that these females are consistent, easy fleshing and are great mother cows.

He ranks in the top 4% for WW; and the top 20% for YW, TM & CW.

BA38 Bull Adj. YW: 1440

WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 (WF BKT JULIAN 7526 G)

HXC HXC ELLIE MAY MA638 (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

BABR 003X (BEA 711T)

BEA 0035X (PIE PIE DEWEZE 6292)

HXC HXC CONQUEST 4405P

Lot 56

BEA BEA 2014Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 17 0 60 89 25 54 6 1 -0.04 17 0.21 0.31 72.41 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.22

Adj. BF: 0.31

Adj. %IMF: 2.773

A really neat made son of Conquest that is thick made, well balanced and has a really attractive look while maintaining a thick mature look to him.

He ranks in the top 3% for CED; and the top 40% for BW.

Conquest • Sire of Lot 56

LoT 57 AMGV1306930

BEA 4297B ET

Double Polled BW: 80 SC:

BD: 3/18/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 709 ADG: 3.7

Bull Adj. YW: 1348

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HARB ONWARD 786 J H (Connealy Onward)

VERMILION LASS 0029 (Connealy Dateline)

LWHF FEARLESS (JNS MR IMAGE 6E ET)

PCCI MS POWER PAC 9112 (PPFG PCCI POWER PAC 13F)

VAR ROCKY 80029

BEA 4022P

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CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: -3 3.1 79 114 33 72 5 0 -0.31 41 0.53 0.26 76.22 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.47

Adj. BF: 0.2

Adj. %IMF: 2.947

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BVLK A304 Carly Rea - Donor Dam Owned with Volek Ranch

Balancer Bulls

LoT 58 AMGV1301199 Scurred BW: 90 SC: 38

BEA 434B ET BD: 3/16/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 639 ADG: 4.63

Bull Adj. YW: 1370

Sitz Dash 10277 (Sitz Upward 307R)

BARSTOW QUEEN W16 (S A V Final Answer 0035)

LWHF FEARLESS (JNS MR IMAGE 6E ET)

PCCI MS POWER PAC 9112 (PPFG PCCI POWER PAC 13F)

BARSTOW CASH

Lot 58

BEA 4022P

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 13 1.4 81 120 25 65 13 0 -0.33 42 0.64 0.03 77.63 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.52

Adj. BF: 0.25

LoT 59

BEA 437B ET

AMGV1301200 Double Polled BW: 95 SC: 35.5

Adj. %IMF: 3.004

BD: 3/23/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 651 ADG: 4.37

Bull Adj. YW: 1341

Sitz Dash 10277 (Sitz Upward 307R)

BARSTOW QUEEN W16 (S A V Final Answer 0035)

LWHF FEARLESS (JNS MR IMAGE 6E ET)

PCCI MS POWER PAC 9112 (PPFG PCCI POWER PAC 13F)

BEA 434B is a long thick topped bull with a low birth weight EPD and great performance. His dam is a great producing cow in our donor program. This bull should increase carcass weight and quality.

He ranks in the top 1% for CEM; the top 10% for WW, YW, YG & CW; the top 15% for REA; the top 20% for TM; and the top 25% for CED.

BARSTOW CASH

BEA 4022P

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 13 1.4 81 120 25 65 13 0 -0.33 42 0.64 0.03 77.63 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14

Adj. BF: 0.21

LoT 60

BEA 458B

AMGV1303655 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 39.5

Adj. %IMF: 3.218

BD: 3/12/14

BA50

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 681 ADG: 5.17

Bull Adj. YW: 1503

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)

VRT LAZY TV MS DOMINO W303 (BEA DOMINO 401P ET)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

BEA 4022P • Donor Dam of Lots 57, 58 & 59 437B is a full ET littermate to Lot 58 and offers the same balance, performance and carcass merit. The Barstow Cash cattle will thicken top lines, ad performance and calve easy.

He ranks in the top 1% for CEM; the top 10% for WW, YW, YG & CW; the top 15% for REA; the top 20% for TM; and the top 25% for CED.

BABR 2105Z

Lot 60

BEA 7030T

BEA 0201K (WAC ELK NIGHT RYDER 522E ET)

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.1 78 110 26 64 6 4 -0.28 37 0.29 0.15 76.31 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.95

Adj. BF: 0.42

Adj. %IMF: 3.231

What a bull, which offers extra length, volume and thickness. He is powerful, deep bodied and loaded with performance. This bull has been a stand out since birth and has scanned a 16” ribeye and above average marbling. 458B’s dam is a

granddaughter of BEA 411S, the dam of Polled Midnight, and is a maternal sister to the dam of Lot 66. This bull should produce exceptional replacement females and high performing steers.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for YG; and the top 25% for YW, TM & CW.

BEA 7030T • Dam of Lot 60

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 61 AMGV1298639 Double Polled BW: 85 SC: 38.5

BABR 4245B BD: 3/25/14

PC63

Homo Black Adj. WW: 678 ADG: 4.12

Bull Adj. YW: 1333

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)

ALLC EXTRA SPECIAL (FHG FLYING H EXTRA 150D)

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

ARN MISS ARNOLD K59 (S A F Fame)

BABR BABR FIRE 2118Z ET

BEA 6042S

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.2 76 106 20 59 7 6 -0.21 35 0.09 0.06 72.35 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 10.79

Adj. BF: 0.24

LoT 62

BEA 4256B

AMGV1289380 Double Polled BW: 82 SC: 34

Adj. %IMF: 5.211

BD: 4/10/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 694 ADG: 4.32

Bull Adj. YW: 1380

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

BEA 3107 “Kota” • Maternal Sister of Lot 61 4245B is a long spined, thick topped bull out of a son of Crossfire that we sold in 2013; 2118Z excelled in his overall makeup and his actual carcass data and it is showing through in his sons and daughters. If you are looking for a bull to add volume, mass and carcass value consider Lot 61.

He ranks in the top 20% for WW; and the top 30% for CW.

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET

Lot 62

BABR 7072T ET

AHL HOTT DAMN 31L (KCF BENNETT IDEAL G182)

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 1.6 78 114 25 64 2 6 -0.24 39 0.36 0.26 80.18 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.62

Adj. BF: 0.18

LoT 63

BEAS 4805B

AMGV1296606 Scurred BW: 90 SC: 38.5

Adj. %IMF: 4.206

BD: 3/15/14

BA50

Double Black Adj. WW: 603 ADG: 4.36

Bull Adj. YW: 1295

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

BEA 2207M (BEA 934J)

This Crossfire son is one that has been on the radar for awhile now, he is a little younger but he is loaded with performance, volume, muscle mass and his cow family is one that we cannot say enough about. His Hott Damn x Pay Stub daughter is one that we can always count on produce solid genetics with above average EPDs, performance and phenotype.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 20% for YW & CW; the top 25% for TM; and the top 35% for ST.

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET

BEA 9017W • Dam of Lot 63

BEA 9017W

4805B comes from 9017W, a feminine made Paystub daughter that is easy fleshing and well balanced. His sire, Cross Fire 500W, has shown to pass on muscle mass, volume, and fleshing ability as well as clean lines and attractive make up to his progeny.

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 2.5 79 113 19 58 4 10 -0.28 40 0.36 0.2 77.41

4805B gained 4.36 pounds per day and ranks in the top 20% of the breed for YW; and top 10% for WW.

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 15.25

4805B is deep bodied and well balanced.

Adj. BF: 0.15

Adj. %IMF: 3.39

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 64 AMGV1306323 Double Polled BW: 86 SC: 35

BEA 4300B BD: 5/10/14

PC50

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 769 ADG: 4.05

Bull Adj. YW: 1409

S A V HARVESTOR 0338 (CAR DUKE 104)

LEN 242N (CONNEALY CANYON)

SGRI ECLIPSE T346 (KLBF KING OF THE HILL 16H)

FOUR 725G (VAA LEACHMAN NEW DAY 205B)

LEN113Z

BEA 9010W

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.4 76 110 24 62 9 0.55 0.1 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.99

Adj. BF: 0.3

LoT 65

BEA 499B

AMGV1303645 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 35.5

Adj. %IMF: 3.868

BD: 4/26/14

PC25

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 745 ADG:

Bull Adj. YW:

S A V HARVESTOR 0338 (CAR DUKE 104)

LEN 242N (CONNEALY CANYON)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

BEA 1061L (LWHF FEARLESS)

Lot 64 4300B is one of the youngest bulls in the sale, but he could be one of the most powerful.

He has a big birth to weaning spread; he is thick, wide based and has a ton of natural fleshing ability.

He ranks in the top 20% for WW and YW; the top 25% for CEM; and the top 30% for REA.

LEN113Z

Lot 65

BEA BEA 0050X

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 3.2 80 111 20 59 5 2 0.04 39 0.09 0.18 74.1 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.71

Adj. BF: 0.28

LoT 66

BEA 432B

AMGV1306324 Double Polled BW: 84 SC: 39.5

Adj. %IMF: 3.774

BD: 5/1/14

PC50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 853 ADG: 4.45

Bull Adj. YW: 1558

S A V HARVESTOR 0338 (CAR DUKE 104)

LEN 242N (CONNEALY CANYON)

SSL PLATINUM (XXB DREW 565K)

KRT G051 (LLJ METTLER’S BLACK TORCH)

Another powerfully made son of our Harvester son that we purchased from Dave Lensgrav. 499B is well balanced, thick topped and carries that thickness through to his lower quarter. This bull offers consistency, growth and performance, be sure to find him sale day.

He ranks in the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for CW; the top 20% for YW; the top 30% for FPI; and the top 35% for MB.

LEN113Z

BEA 7043T

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 1 60 88 28 59 8 0.45 0.36 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 17.77

Adj. BF: 0.39

Adj. %IMF: 5.331

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432B is a younger bull that has exceptional balance. He is a soft made bull that has a big birth to weaning spread. We do not have many calves out of this Harvester son that we purchased from Dave Lengrav, but be sure to look for these sons.

He ranks in the top 15% for MB; the top 30% for CED; and the top 35% for CEM.

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 67 AMGV1303646 Double Polled BW: 83 SC: 34

BEA 453B BD: 4/30/14

PC38

Black Adj. WW: 697 ADG: 4.83

Bull Adj. YW: 1463

LEN 264T (S A V NET WORTH)

LEN 114S

BEA 7089G (EXC DOUBLE E 5113)

DKS MISS ICE B31 (GAR 862Z POLLED BLACK ICE)

LEN 82X

Lot 67

BEA 2001M1

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 4 3.7 74 97 20 57 3 3 0.01 32 0.17 0.13 67.57 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.27

Adj. BF: 0.25

LoT 68

BABR 4254B

AMGV1289374 Double Polled BW: 82 SC: 38.5

Adj. %IMF: 4.398

BD: 3/20/14

BA63

Homo Black Adj. WW: 672 ADG: 4.27

Bull Adj. YW: 1349

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

GDX 23K (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

This is the only son of LEN 82X in this the offering, and he is not a disappointment.

He is a younger bull but don’t let that hold you back from this one. He is well balanced, soft made and full of performance. The LEN 82X sons and daughters are some of the highest performing cattle we have ever had on the ranch.

He ranks in the in the top 25% for WW; and has gained over 4 lbs per day.

BABR 553R1

Lot 68

BABR 7067T

BABR 5041R (BLA CASHIN-IN)

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 2 79 107 34 72 10 10 -0.15 35 0.26 -0.17 67.77 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 11.98

LoT 69 AMGV1296607 Double Polled BW: 87 SC: 37.5

Adj. BF: 0.25

BEAS 4806B

Adj. %IMF: 2.472

4254B is a bull that is soft made and soggy, he is thick topped and deep in his quarter.

His Pay Stub dam has a nearly perfect udder and an abundance of milk. He combines a low birth weight with big growth EPDs. He ranks in the top 3% for TM; the top 10% for WW, MK & ST; the to 15% for CEM; the top 30% for CW; and the top 35% for YW.

Babr 0010X • Maternal Sister of Lot 68

BD: 3/18/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 594 ADG: 3.85

Bull Adj. YW: 1200

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

GDX 23K (SPUR BERETTA 703G)

S A V Bismarck 5682 (G A R Grid Maker)

CHERRY CRK THUNDERELLA 8277 (Woodhill Foresight)

BABR 553R1

GA THUNDERELLA 005

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 0.9 73 109 32 68 11 6 -0.15 35 0.52 0.15 75.26 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 11.93

Adj. BF: 0.29

Adj. %IMF: 2.947

4806B is a homozygous black bull that is thick and wide like his sire. Gentleman Jack 553R1 has been a great cross on our Angus cows. 4806B’s dam Thunderella

2014 Beastrom Ranch Bull Sale 005 is a SAV Bismarck daughter that is moderate framed, easy fleshing and deep sided.

4806B ranks in the top 25% of the breed for WW; the top 15% for MK, the top 10% for TM; and the top 5% for CEM. 4806B is a great example of what a Balancer program can produce. He combines width and thickness in a moderate easy fleshing frame.

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 70 AMGV1296605 Scurred BW: 72 SC: 39

BEAS 4802B BD: 3/3/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 666 ADG: 5.36

Bull Adj. YW: 1518

BABR 553R1 (BEA SILVERADO)

RIVER HILLS FOREVERLADY X185 (CAR EFFICIENT 534)

MCFG 94X (MCFG THE MAN 113U)

BEAS 0711X (S A V Final Answer 0035)

BEAS 2800Z

Lot 70

BEAS 2715Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 13 -0.1 83 130 30 71 12 5 -0.2 46 0.28 0.12 83.05 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 16.28

Adj. BF: 0.27

Adj. %IMF: 2.795

4802B comes from BEAS 2800Z, a bull we retained semen on from our 2013 bull sale. He has proven to work very well on heifers with no calving problems. The 2800Z sired calves have really excelled after weaning and we are very pleased with

LoT 71 AMGV1296604 Scurred BW: 67 SC: 39.5

BEAS 4800B BD: 3/1/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 591 ADG: 4.58

Bull Adj. YW: 1318

the results. The maternal side of 4802B’s pedigree goes back to one of our matriarch cows 9060J, who was a great replacement female maker.

4802B has performed exceptionally well since weaning. He gained 5.36 pounds per day and ranks in the top 25% of the breed for CED and MK, top 4% for WW & TM; top 3% for YW; and top 2% for CEM. He also has an adjusted REA of 16.28 on ultrasound.

4802B is a low birth weight (72 lbs.), high performance homozygous black bull with great depth and spring of rib.

BABR 553R1 (BEA SILVERADO)

RIVER HILLS FOREVERLADY X185 (CAR EFFICIENT 534)

BEAS 2800Z - Sire of Lots 70 & 71

BVLK BUCKINGHAM (ELK CK CRAZY HORSE 138P)

BEAS 7087T (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

4800B is another 2800Z son with a low birth weight (67 lbs.) and great performance after weaning. The maternal side of his pedigree also goes back to the 9060J cow that has produced countless replacement females that are all feminine, easy fleshing and deep bodied broody individuals.

BEAS 2800Z

BEAS 2714Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 0.2 78 119 29 68 10 6 -0.24 41 0.28 0.13 79.99 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.05

LoT 72 AMGV1307054

Adj. BF: 0.27

BEA 4306B BD: 3/21/14

Adj. %IMF: 5.096

BA63

Polled Black Bull BW: 92 Adj. WW: 511 Adj. YW: 1429 SC: 36 ADG: 5.78

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S (Exar Lutton 1831)

BEAS 7083T (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

MCFG 94X

BEAS 1715Y

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 1.6 87 131 24 68 11 5 -0.28 49 0.3 -0.26 73.24 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.97

Adj. BF: 0.22

Adj. %IMF: 2.568

4306B is a well balanced bull that offers growth and performance, and he is correct in his skeletal make up. His grandmother is a powerful Pay Stub cow that has always had high performing offspring.

He ranks in the top 5% for WW and CW; the top 10% for YW; and the top 15% for CEM.

4800B gained 4.58 pounds per day and ranks in the top 15% for CEM, top 10% for WW, YW & TM. He also has an adjusted IMF of 5.096 on ultrasound.

4800B is a deep ribbed, low birth weight, high performing homozygous black bull.

“Gelbvieh genetics bring many vital traits to the table, including growth, muscling, milk production, and fertility. These traits are in high demand, particularly to help improve the efficiency of beef production and to reduce the cost of beef for consumers.

Balancer cattle offer the option of having a bull battery made up only of Balancer bulls, allowing producers to take advantage of retained heterosis.”

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 73 AMGV1306327 Double Polled BW: 80 SC: 38.5

BEA 409B BD: 4/15/14

BA50

Homo Black Adj. WW: 798 ADG: 3.88

Bull Adj. YW: 1413

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

GGCC GR MS BLACKBIRD W933B (Mytty In Focus)

BEA SURESHOCK 705T ET (BEA 353R)

JCGR BAR GT HEPBURN 113T ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)

GGCC LAZT TV SANDMAN Z21B

Lot 73

BEA 1046Y ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 0.7 69 103 25 59 9 4 -0.15 32 0.43 0.26 75.95 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.91

Adj. BF: 0.44

Adj. %IMF: 4.652

409B is a really stout made bull that maintains a soft look to him. We purchased his sire from Thorstenson Ranch to use on heifers and as it turns out he is also a performance sire. Look at his 798 lb. weaning weight and his 1413 lb. yearling weight. 709B is soft made bull with fleshing ability. His dam BEA 1046Y is out of a past National Champion Female that we purchased an embryo interest in from Jumping Cow Gelbvieh. What a great producing cow.

He ranks in the top 25% for CEM; and the top 35% for CED.

LoT 74 AMGV1289554 Double Polled BW: 70 SC: 38

BEA 465B BD: 3/27/14

BA63

Black Adj. WW: 784 ADG: 3.84

Bull Adj. YW: 1393

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

GGCC GR MS BLACKBIRD W933B (Mytty In Focus)

LWHF FEARLESS (JNS MR IMAGE 6E ET)

RED TANELE 927 (RED RED TANK 61F ET)

GGCC LAZT TV SANDMAN Z21B

MCFG 77M

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 16 -0.3 73 106 28 65 12 6 -0.1 32 0.44 0.25 80.33 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.14

Adj. BF: 0.23

LoT 75

BEA 413B

AMGV1306312 Homo Polled BW: 70 SC: 37

Adj. %IMF: 4.13

BD: 4/20/14

BA63

Hetero Black Adj. WW: 767 ADG: 4.37

Bull Adj. YW: 1461

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

GGCC GR MS BLACKBIRD W933B (Mytty In Focus)

BEA 801U ET (LNR TRAITMAKER)

BEA 9010W (SGRI ECLIPSE T346)

77M• Dam of Lot 74 This is one of Jim’s favorite bulls in the offering. He likes the performance, balance and constancy in the pedigree. Look at his ribeye area (14.1) in combination with his marbling (4.13). His dam 77M is a cow we purchased from Middle Creek farms as a heifer calf. She has become one the greatest producing cows on the ranch. She has produced as many as 65 embryos in a single flush. An ET brother sells as Lot 3.

He ranks in the 2% for CEM; the top 5% for CED; the top 20% for TM; and the top 25% for FPI & WW.

GGCC LAZT TV SANDMAN Z21B

BEA BEA 2021Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 0.7 76 108 23 61 10 4 -0.21 36 0.49 0.02 73.79 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.88

Adj. BF: 0.24

Adj. %IMF: 3.841

413B is another moderate framed big topped son of Z218 with great performance and carcass numbers in combination with a low actual birth weight (70 lbs.).

He ranks in the top 15% for CEM; the top 25% for WW; the top 30% for CW; and the top 35% YW.

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Balancer Bulls

LoT 76 AMGV1296608 Double Polled BW: 74 SC: 36.5

BEAS 4807B BD: 3/18/14

BA38

Homo Black Adj. WW: 715 ADG: 4.31

Bull Adj. YW: 1399

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

GGCC GR MS BLACKBIRD W933B (Mytty In Focus)

S A V Bismarck 5682 (G A R Grid Maker)

JRI MS EXTRA IMPRESSED (JRI EXTRA EXPOSURE 285L71 ET)

GGCC LAZT TV SANDMAN Z21B

P625 • Grand Dam of Lot 76

BEAS 2903Z ET

4807B comes from an outstanding maternal pedigree. His dam 2903Z is out of JRI Ms Extra Impressed P625 the mother of popular AI sire JRI Top Grid. 2903Z is a thick made, deep sided, wide topped and deep quartered SAV Bismarck daughter.

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 16 -0.4 73 112 25 62 12 3 -0.09 36 0.6 0.34 82.7

4807B gained 4.31 pounds per day and ranks in the top 25% of breed for WW; top 20% for YW; top 5% for CED; and top 2% for CEM.

Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 14.3

Adj. BF: 0.31

4807B combines calving ease (74 lb. birth weight, -0.4 BW EPD) and performance in an attractive, powerful and easy fleshing package.

LoT 77

BABR 4291B

AMGV1306326 Double Polled BW: 80 SC: 35.5

Adj. %IMF: 3.872

BD: 3/28/14

BA63

Double Black Adj. WW: 680 ADG: 3.90

Bull Adj. YW: 1298

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

GGCC GR MS BLACKBIRD W933B (Mytty In Focus)

MCFG 94X (MCFG THE MAN 113U)

BABR 0007X (BABR 553R1)

GGCC LAZT TV SANDMAN Z21B

BABR 2220Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 14 0.7 79 118 23 62 12 4 -0.17 39 0.44 0.03 76.69 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 13.68

Adj. BF: 0.29

LoT 78

BEA 419B

AMGV1303648 Doulbe Polled BW: 78 SC: 39

GLWG Diva • Gread Grand Dam of Lot 77 A thick moderate made bull that will make a powerful heifer bull. He combines a low birth weight and a performance numbers that rank in the top percentiles.

He ranks in the top 2% for CEM; the top 10% for WW; the top 15% for YW & CED; the top 20% for CW; and the top 35% for TM.

Adj. %IMF: 3.927

BD: 3/19/14

BA50

Double Black Adj. WW: 621 ADG: 4.59

Bull Adj. YW: 1350

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

GGCC GR MS BLACKBIRD W933B (Mytty In Focus)

BEA 013X (BEA 353R)

BEA 4205P (LWHF FEARLESS)

GGCC LAZT TV SANDMAN Z21B

BEA BEA 2075Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 11 1.7 73 107 24 61 10 4 -0.07 35 0.34 0.13 74.03 Ultrasound Data Adj. REA: 12.31

Adj. BF: 0.27

Adj. %IMF: 3.567

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413B is a low birth weight bull with a lot of balance and volume. He is out of a first calf heifer and has nice carcass numbers.

He ranks in the top 15% for CEM; the top 25% for WW; and the top 35% for YW.

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Open Heifers

LoT 79 AMGV1296613

BEAS 4703B BD: 3/6/14

LoT 80 BA38

AMGV1306609

BEAS 4904B ET BD: 3/13/14

BA50

Polled Black Heifer BW: 86 Adj. WW: 647

Polled Black Heifer BW: 85 Adj. WW: 644

BABR 553R1 (BEA SILVERADO)

HARB ONWARD 786 J H (Connealy Onward)

RIVER HILLS FOREVERLADY X185 (CAR EFFICIENT 534)

VERMILION LASS 0029 (Connealy Dateline)

LEN 82X (LEN 264T)

CTR ECHO 575E (MCJ BLACK HUSKER)

GDX 751T (GDX NEW SEASON 419P)

TJB KRB SABRINA 169G ET (POW JETSTREAM 36B)

BEAS 2800Z

BEAS 2710Z

VAR ROCKY 80029

TJB KRB SAMANTHA 932J

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 1.4 70 105 29 64 8 7 -0.28 34 0.2 0.12 72.69

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: -3 2.1 77 118 40 78 3 3 -0.21 43 0.76 0.33 78.73

4703B is a BEAS 2800Z daughter that has shown a lot of growth since weaning.

2800Z is a bull we retained semen on from our 2013 bull sale. He has proven to work very well on heifers with no calving problems. On the maternal side of her pedigree is the 751T cow that always raises a big calf.

4904B is an ET calf from our donor Samantha 932J. She was a broody, heavy milking powerful female that passed those positive traits on to all her progeny.

4904B ranks in the top 15% of the breed for WW & YW; and top 1% for MK & TM.

She is a feminine, long sided broody heifer that will make a great cow.

This heifer is an opportunity to own some of our best maternal genetics. 4904B is one of the few Samantha 932J females we have ever offered for sale. She is stylish with lots of length, rib and hip.

LoT 81

LoT 82

4703B ranks in the top 25% of the breed for TM.

AMGV1305925

BEAS 4715B BD: 3/14/14

BA50

AMGV1289558

BEA 4242B BD: 3/17/14

BA63

Polled Black Heifer BW: 73 Adj. WW: 603

Polled Black Heifer BW: 87 Adj. WW: 627

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)

HARB PENDLETON 765 J H (S A V Final Answer 0035)

EGL JESSE VENTURA J128 (ELK ACE VENTURA 234F)

D 2H TANYA P4198 (YOUNG DALE KRUGERRAND 2H)

RFBG 18NTL (ANDORA FAME 9005)

MCFG 94X

D 765 TANYA W932

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 15 -1.8 73 115 26 63 10 2 -0.17 35 0.27 0.12 79.05 4715B is a fancy heifer out of W932 a deep bodied Angus cow out of Pendleton, a proven sire known for his growth and calving ease.

4715B ranks in the top 25% for WW; top 15% for BW, YW & CEM; and top 10% for CED. 4715B is a very attractive female that will make a great cow.

LoT 83 AMGV1289416

BABR 4218B BD: 3/26/14

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET

GDX 464P

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 1.7 70 100 21 56 2 10 -0.28 32 0.34 0.17 72.39 When we go out to the lots to select heifers, it is always a tough decision due to the fact it is hard to let this group of females go. 4242B is a perfect example of that. She is a powerful female that is well balanced and has a big future. She is deep sided, big topped and has an attractive look to her. This is a female with a powerful pedigree; if you are looking for your next potential donor please find this one on sale day.

She ranks in the top 10% for ST and $Cow; the top 15% for YG; and the top 35% for WW.

LoT 84 BA50

AMGV1296617

BEAS 4707B BD: 4/4/14

BA50

Polled Black Heifer BW: 68 Adj. WW: 678

Polled Black Heifer BW: 78 Adj. WW: 582

MCFG THE MAN 113U (MCFG MCF BRUCE ALMIGHTY 35PET)

ELK CK CRAZY HORSE 138P (GRU ELK DEE JAKE 744J)

MCFG 22K ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)

BCFG RAVISHING RUBY 502T1 ET (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

S A V Brilliance 8077 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

KRAYE AMBUSH JK 433 (B/R AMBUSH 28)

DIXIE ERICA OF R R 2800 (J R AMBUSH 165H)

TAU MISS PO BELGRAD 370C (TAU POLLED BELGRADE ET)

MCFG 94X

BABR 1091Y ET

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 14 -1.1 71 112 29 65 10 2 -0.2 35 0.41 0.04 76.07 This is truly an exciting opportunity to own a female that does it all. We like to put all the emphasis on cow families, genetics and potential as a brood cow, but this is one that could be used in all scenarios including the show ring. She has a great disposition and a pedigree backed with longevity and consistency.

She ranks in the top 15% for CEM and CED; the top 20% for BW, YW & TM; the top 30% for WW, YG & CW; and the top 35% for MK.

BVLK BUCKINGHAM

TAU MS AMBUSH 6228S

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 10 1.5 71 105 22 57 7 1 -0.19 34 0.64 0.18 73.58 4707B is a great cow in the making. Her dam 6228S always raises a big calf. She is a deep, soggy, easy fleshing and easy keeping cow.

This April heifer has balanced EPDs, plenty of rib, muscle and thickness and will only get better with time.

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Open Heifers

LoT 85 AMGV1296618

BEAS 4708B BD: 4/6/14

LoT 86 BA50

AMGV1289415

BABR 4278B BD: 4/6/14

BA75

Polled Black Heifer BW: 84 Adj. WW: 632

Polled Black Heifer BW: 78 Adj. WW: 655

CTR SANDMAN 6523S (Sitz Tradition RLS 8702)

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

GGCC GR MS BLACKBIRD W933B (Mytty In Focus)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BVLK BUCKINGHAM (ELK CK CRAZY HORSE 138P)

JOB DANELL ABSOLUTE 21U ET (MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40)

BEAS 6507S (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

BEA 3011N (LWHF FEARLESS)

GGCC LAZT TV SANDMAN Z21B

BEAS 2707Z

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 12 1.6 77 114 19 57 9 5 -0.05 40 0.47 0.26 78.69 4708B has a tremendous maternal pedigree. Her dam is out of 6507S who has quickly become our next choice for the donor pen. Her daughters are some of the most attractive, deep ribbed and easy fleshing females we have raised.

4708B ranks in the top 25% for CEM; top 20% for WY; and top 15% for WW.

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

BEA BEA 1060Y

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 4 3.1 75 106 23 60 8 4 -0.37 37 0.62 0.03 68.91 We have decided to offer top quality Secret Brand heifers in the sale this year. We honestly feel like these are the type of females that will work in any program and possibly the type that you could build a program around. 4218B is a BA75 female, which leaves you many breeding options, she is deep sided, thick and soft made.

This fancy April heifer is clean fronted with great overall thickness and balance.

She ranks in the top 4% for YG; the top 20% for DMI, REA & WW; and the top 20% for WW.

LoT 87

LoT 88

AMGV1289458

BEA 443B BD: 4/9/14

PC50

AMGV1289368

BABR 4222B BD: 4/11/14

BA63

Polled Red Heifer BW: 79 Adj. WW: 642

Polled Black Heifer BW: 85 Adj. WW: 644

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BEA ELLA ET (BEA SILVERADO)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

PIE PIE GET R DONE 684 (PIE PIE CHICAWA 366)

JOB DANELL ABSOLUTE 21U ET (MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40)

BEAS 9117W (BEAS NEW ERA 687S)

BEA 063X ET

BEA 9075W

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 9 1.3 75 99 20 55 4 6 -0.11 30 0.3 0.16 72.02 This is one of the only red females in the offering this year and she is a tough one to part with. She is moderate, thick and easy fleshing along with having balance in all aspects of the word. She is long fronted and attractive made. The 063X daughters are low maintenance females with little difference between them. They are the type of females that leave us breeding options.

She ranks in the top 20% for WW; the top 35% for MB; and the top 40% for FPI.

LoT 89 AMGV1303652

BEA 452B BD: 4/14/14

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

BEAS BEAS 1703Y

Another Secret Brand daughter that offers fleshing ability, balance and cow power.

She is broody and we are confident that she will make an outstanding cow that excels in all maternal traits. She offers a low actual birth weight combined with above average performance EPDs. We can’t stress enough how excited we are about the Secret Brand females; we feel they leave producers with “breeding options”.

She ranks in the top 5% for YG; the top 25% for REA; and the top 35% for CW & WW.

LoT 90 PC75

AMGV1306948

BMB 457B BD: 4/26/14

PB88

Polled Black Heifer BW: 76 Adj. WW: 556

Polled Black Heifer BW: 85 Adj. WW: 680

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

ELK CK CRAZY HORSE 138P (GRU ELK DEE JAKE 744J)

JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)

BCFG RAVISHING RUBY 502T1 ET (BUF BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912)

BEA MAXIM (VRT LAZY TV COCOA J265)

BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)

BEA 511E (CTRG BLACK THUNDER)

BLA 0250K (BEA 7089G)

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET

BEA 4222P

BVLK BUCKINGHAM

BLA 5004R

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.6 74 105 29 66 2 5 -0.31 37 0.37 0.17 73.02 452B is a feminine made daughter of Crossfire; she offers balance, depth of rib and carcass merit. She is sound from the ground up and has a soft attractive look about her. Crossfire sons and daughters are well balanced and increase carcass value in his offspring.

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.7 82 114 26 67 8 6 -0.2 42 0.42 -0.12 69.47 High percentage females that offer thickness and depth of rib, while maintaining a clean attractive look are getting harder and harder to find. This heifer offers all of these things. She has a lot of natural fleshing ability along with big performance numbers.

Buckingham sired females have made powerful cows, and have plenty of milk.

She ranks in the top 15% for YG; the top 20% for CW; the top 30% for YW & TM; and the top 35% for FPI & MB.

She ranks in the top 10% for CW & WW; the top 15% for YW; the top 30% for MB; and the top 35% for CEM.

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Open Heifers

LoT 91 AMGV1289414

BABR 4214B BD: 5/1/14

Genomic-Enhanced EPDs BA63

Polled Black Heifer BW: 80 Adj. WW: 682

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

JOB DANELL ABSOLUTE 21U ET (MLH GOLDRUSH VISA J40)

BABR 7072T ET (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

BABR BABR 1006Y

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 6 1.9 76 113 22 59 9 5 -0.36 39 0.69 0.12 74.06 There are several May heifers in this sale offering and they are good ones. The only reason they are being offered for sale is because they are partnership animals.

4214B is long fronted, big topped and sound off of her feet and legs. She is backed by two of the strongest cow families on the ranch; do not miss this heifer.

She ranks in the top 4% for YG; the top 10% for REA; the top 15% for WW; and the top 20% for YW & CW.

LoT 92 AMGV1289364

BABR 4213B BD: 5/1/14

BA63

Polled Black Heifer BW: 80 Adj. WW: 663

S A V Brand Name 9115 (S A V Bismarck 5682)

BABR SECRET CRUSH (ELK CK BRONCO 411G)

BABR WHO DONE IT (BEA SILVERADO)

BABR 8043U (EXAR PAY STUB 40 5S)

BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET

A select number of the bulls in this year’s sale sell with genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE EPDs). Those bulls with GE EPDs are indicated in the lot listing, right below the Adj. YW. GE EPDs combine pedigree, individual performance and genomic information to save time and money, reduce risk, and accelerate the rate of genetic progress.

The information from the genomic data can be as informative as a bull’s first calf crop or a cow’s lifetime production record. Since the genomic data is incorporated directly into the EPDs, cattle producers will not have to learn how to interpret the new data.

Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation All of the AGA EPDs are backed by the industry’s largest and most robust multi-breed international genetic evaluation in the world. Growth and carcass EPDs for Gelbvieh and Balancer animals are directly comparable to Simmental, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Limousin and a growing number of other breeds.

The multi-breed EPDs combine pedigree, performance, ultrasound, carcass and genomic data into one easy to use set of numbers. Seedstock breeders and their commercial customers can have confidence in the AGA’s EPDs to evaluate the genetic merit between breeds for both purebred and hybrid seedstock.

BEA BABR 1005Y

Advantage of Crossbred verses Straightbred

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 7 2.7 76 112 24 62 9 3 -0.35 40 0.46 0.08 72.5 This is another partnership heifer that is tough to put up for auction. She is very unique offering power, performance and a proven pedigree. There is a lot of consistency in this cow family going back to one of our most powerful donors LCC Mallorie - this would be the first female we have ever offered at auction from this cow family.

Calf Crop Weaned...........................................8% Weaning Weight............................................13% Yearling Weight...............................................4% Carcass Traits.................................................3% Cow Lifetime Productivity..............................30%

She ranks in the top 5% for YG; the top 15% for CW, DMI & WW; the top 20% for YW; and the top 25% for CEM.

LoT 93 AMGV1306947

BMB 428B BD: 5/2/14

Lifetime Average Cow Dollar Impact.... $1,000+

PC75

Polled Black Heifer BW: 80 Adj. WW: 689

RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)

JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)

KCF BENNETT LANDMARK J377 (KCF BENNETT HALLMARK E208)

BEA 2007M (LWHF FEARLESS)

JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET

BEA 4028P

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI EPD: 8 3.8 86 118 18 61 1 6 -0.31 45 0.49 0.08 76.33 428B is another higher percent female that is thick made, deep sided and has an attractive look. It may seem like we use that statement a lot but we strive to produce uniform bulls and females from all of our sire groups and we think you will see that when you view the videos. Be sure to find her on sale day.

She ranks in the top 3% for WW; the top 10% for YW & CW; the top 15% for YG; and the top 25% for FPI.

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“At Spade Ranch, we use Balancer females because of their tremendous stayability and maternal traits, allowing those females to thrive on limited resources. We believe in the advantages and necessity of crossbreeding to capitalize on maternal heterosis.”

– Wesley Welch, Lubbock, TX

Carcass traits

EPD Definitions Listed below are the definitions of American Gelbvieh Association EPDs and the units in which they are published.

The EPDs with an asterisk (*) next to the name are available to members only.

Yield grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score, which is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio.

Carcass weight (CW): Differences in pounds of hot carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age endpoint.

Ribeye area (REA): Differences in ribeye area in inches between the 12th and 13th rib. Greater ribeye areas are preferable.

Maternal traits Calving ease direct (CE): Percent of unassisted births of a bull’s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease. This EPD can be vital to a rancher looking to decrease the amount of calves pulled in his herd.

Marbling (MB): Predicts the differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye as expressed in marbling score units. Greater marbling numbers are preferable and are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades.

Milk (Milk): The genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight.

Calving ease maternal (CEM): Represented as percent of unassisted births in a sire’s first-calving daughters. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease. This EPD is important to a rancher’s bottom line because it predicts which animals produce daughters with a genetic predisposition to calve unassisted as heifers.

Stayability (ST): Predicts the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull’s daughters will stay productive within a herd to at least six year of age.

The stayability EPD is one of the best measures currently available to compare a bull’s ability to produce females with reproductive longevity.

Fat (FT): Differences for fat thickness, in inches, for a carcass over the 12th rib, smaller numbers of fat thickness are preferable as excess fat can be detrimental to yield drade.

What is an Index?

Indexes are tools that allow you to select for several EPDs at once, making selections more efficient than selecting on one trait at a time. Indexes weigh traits based on their importance to a producer’s bottom line by using a trait’s economic and genetic value. Indexes are a good way to put selection emphasis on traits that are economically relevant.

Total maternal (TM): An index that combines growth and milk information as a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughters. As an index, this value is not reported with an accompanying accuracy. A greater TM value means a mother that returns comparatively higher weaning weights on her calves. TM Index = MK EPD + ½ WW EPD.

Growth traits Birth weight (BW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight of the calf.

Weaning weight (WW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for weaning weight (adjusted to age of dam and a standard 205 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning.

Feeder profit index (FPI): An economic selection index designed to aid producers in selecting sires whose progeny will perform in the feedlot and are sold on grade and yield.

Well ranking sires for FPI have higher marbling and carcass weight than their contemporaries. As a terminal index, little emphasis is put on maternal traits such as stayability and calving ease.

Yearling weight (YW): Predicts the expected difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to a standard 365 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to yearling.

Gelbvieh and Balancer® Breed Average EPDS (For non-parents, as of the SPRING 2015)

Maternal and Growth EPDs Gelbvieh Balancer®

CED 9 11

BW 1.8 0.5

WW 70 67

YW 96 100

MK 30 27

TM 65 60

CEM 7 7

ST 9 5

YG -0.26 -0.15

Carcass EPDs

CW 29 30

REA 0.48 0.44

MB -0.17 0.23

FPI 64.13 74.09

February 23, 2015 – 1:00 P.M. CST 31

Jim & Barb Beastrom 20453 Cendak Rd Pierre, SD 57501 605-224-5789

Please Bring this catalog with you on sale day.

Beastrom Ranch

35th Annual Bull Sale Monday, February 23, 2015 • 1:00 p.m. CST At the Ranch, 20453 Cendak Rd, Pierre, SD

Selling 75 Black and Red, Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls and 15 Top Quality Replacement Females

Lot 1

Lot 33

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