Dear Friends,
PUTTIN’ BEEF WHERE IT COUNTS,
EKSTRUM SIMMENTALS ANNUAL BULL SALE
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • 1:00 PM CST
Welcome to our annual bull sale What a time to be in the cattle business! All time highs in every sector of the beef business should hold well into the next few years As always South Dakota gives us extremes from being dry and this year to having abundant moisture in our area Again our calves have been one of the most impressive sets we have raised to date
All our calves come off pasture with no creep. With over 50 years of raising Simmentals and over 60 years of AIing and performance testing we believe this tells the true story of the calves at weaning time without being fluffed. It truly shows what bloodlines excel in the real world The bulls were developed on a high forage ration using ground hay, ground alfalfa,
SALE INFORMATION
SALE DAY PHONES
605-778-6414
Clay Ekstrum (c)
605-730-1511
John Ekstrum (c) 605-730-1521
Jim Benda (c) 605-730-6703
Kelly Klein, Tri-State Livestock News 701-320-5817
AUCTIONEER
Justin Tupper
SALE LOCATION
At the Ranch 5 miles south of Kimball, SD 36220 257th Street
Kimball, SD 57355
ONLINE BIDDING
Watch the sale and bid online at, www dvauction com
605-680-0259
DVAuction Tech Support, 402-316-5460
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements on sale day take precedence over printed material
TERMS OF SALE
All sales are cash or check on day of sale
LIABILITY
Anyone attending the sale attends at their own risk Ekstrum Simmentals will not be responsible for any personal injury of individuals for attending this sale
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ekstrum Simmentals
Clay Ekstrum (h) 605-778-6185 / (c) 605-730-1511
36220 257th St • Kimball SD 57355
Ekstrum Simmentals www ekstrumsimmentals com
corn silage, and soybean meal to ensure sound feet and longevity All our cattle rations are formulated and balanced by Livestock Visions (DVM Bruce Naasz and nutritionist Steve Peterson) All our herd health is conducted by Central Dakota Animal Clinic, DVM Bryant Soulek and East River Veterinary, DVM Haley Hoien.
If your breeding program consists of using purebred Simmentals, or SimAngus bulls we have performance oriented bulls to fit your program. Stop by anytime to come and inspect the bulls or go to www ekstrumsimmentals com for updated information Videos will be on DVAuction
Thanks, The Ekstrums
HEALTH
All the bulls have had their shots and been poured We will semen test the bull (s) that you purchase and will be vaccinated for foot rot and anthrax
GUARANTEE
All bulls are guaranteed against breeding injury through the first breeding season and have a breeding injury guarantee If a replacement bull is available one will be provided If the buyer prefers credit toward another bull, the credit will be given in the following year’s sale minus the salvage value of the original bull
Each bull becomes the property and therefore is also the risk of the purchaser after it is sold Bull mortality and ASD infertility insurance will be offered by Martin-Trudeau Insurance.
We reserve the right to collect 100 units of semen on any bull in the sale to use at our own discretion The collection will be at our expense and buyers convenience
CONDITIONS OF SALE
All animals will be sold in accordance with the suggested guidelines of the American Simmental Association and are available by request
INSURANCE
Mortality and Fertility insurance offered will be offered by Martin-Trudeau Insurance sale day for those wishing to purchase inurance, 605-996-3106
TRUCKING
We deliver free within the state of South Dakota and will assist with arrangements for out of state buyers
IN YOUR POCKET BOOK! EKSTRUM
REFERENCE SIRES
CDI Innovator 325D
LFE The Riddler 323B
Erixon Hatfield 12H
LFE RS Lewis 348K
SKORS Blackjack 62G
Captain Morgan 11Z
Sunny Valley Thunder 56G
VALLEY THUNDER 56G
RAGNAR 104K
EKR MS TC 104Y
MRL THE STARTER 39C
EKR MS VARSISTY 019H
CCE EKR MS YUKON 416B
Another red bull that will give you performance with a maternal kick, he is sired by the our high selling bull two years ago, Ragnar 104K.
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EKR HONEYCUT 029M
Red • Homo Polled • PB SM BD: 2/16/24 • Tattoo: 029M
SVS BROOKS 669D
SUNNY VALLEY THUNDER 56G
SUNNY VALLEY ESSENCE 59E
MRL THE STARTER 39C
EKR TIN LIZZY 029H CCE EKR LIZZY 609D
He is a half brother to
and
EKR MR MAKER 032M
Red Non-Diluter • Homo Polled • PB SM
BD: 2/15/24 • Tattoo: 032M • ASA#: 4453043
R PLUS VENOM 4006B MRL PLAYMAKER 36G
MRL MISS 4335B
MRL NORTHWESTERN 59E
EKR MS NORTH LODE 032H CCE EKR MS GOLDRUSH 617D
IN YOUR POCKET BOOK!
EKR COEN 104M
EKR HEATER M104
EKR FINN 223M
EKR GUNNAR 330M
BIG TIME PERFORMANCE! 339M is stamped just like his sire. Just look at the numbers, he ranks in the top 1% of the breed for WW, YW, MWW, top 2% for MM, and top 3% for ADG! 339M was our #1 weaning weight bull, #1 WDA bull, and #2 yearling weight bull. His dam has ratioed 103 WW and 109 YW for her progeny. He wont be hard to find sale day.
EKR Ragnar 104K - Sire of Lots 10, 12, 13
RUSTY 412M
MS EMPORESS 412B 304
EKR COEN 421M
Proof in the pedigree on top and bottom. 421M is a maternal brother to Lot 7’s dam, and his maternal grand dam is the great Candace R169 who happens to be the dam of Lot 26! His mother ratios 107 for WW and 102 for YW on her progeny.
EKR SIGURD 532M
Ragnar son with performance bred into the pedigree, his
EKR BUSTER 601M
DCR MR FINNIGAN F446
BUSTER 143H RUST MS ROYAL TREASURE 792E TRAXS DEADWOOD A82
IN YOUR POCKET BOOK!
YEARLING BULLS
EKR KEN 607M
Red
Drew Ekstrum running collegiate cross country for Black Hills School of Mines.
EKR RUSTY 701M
EKR THUNDER 809M
EKR LOKI 821M
YEARLING BULLS
EKR FLOKI 901M
Big time performance and top tier maternal credentials. 901M was our #2 WDA bull, is dam ratios 106 for WW and 107 for YW on her progeny. His maternal grand dam, 026X, has produced many great ones, Including EKR Mob Boss 026F.
EKR INGVAR 902M
• Homo Polled • PB SM
2/24/24 • Tattoo: 902M •
SUNNY VALLEY THUNDER 56G
EKR RAGNAR 104K
CCE EKR MS TC 104Y MRL NORTHWESTERN 59E EKR NORTHER QUEEN 902G
EKR RED QUEEN 123Y
Another pound maker out of Ragnar Put him and Lot 19 in the same pasture to produce a powerful set of calves. His dam dam ratios 105 for WW
EKR RANDLE 903M
Red Non-Diluter • Homo Polled • PB SM
BD: 3/4/24 • Tattoo: 903M • ASA#: 4453285
DOUBLE BAR D LIBERATOR 412E ERIXON HATFIELD 12H
ERIXON LADY 3B DKSR COACH D95
903G
Performance outcross red genetics out of yet another proven Coach
ratios 107 for WW and 104 for YW on her progeny.
EKR MAGNUS 922M
SUNNY VALLEY THUNDER 56G
EKR RAGNAR 104K
CCE EKR MS TC 104Y
DKSR COACH D95
EKR MS COACH 922G
CCE EKR KATIE 516C
scale tipper here, the Coach daughters crank
EKR WARU 925M
EKR PLAYER 928M
VENOM 4006B
MRL MISS 4335B
MRL THE STARTER 39C
EKR VERONICA 928G
CCE EKR TIFFANY 607D
sister to Lot 15, proof in the pedigree A maternal brother sold last year to Tim Tetrault
EKR ENTREPRENEUR 053M
Homo Black • Hetro Polled • PB SM BD: 2/15/24 • Tattoo: 053M • ASA#: 4453122
49U
LFE THE RIDDLER 323B
EKR DE LA VEGA 053H CCE EKR MS BRAVO 145Y
The Riddler progeny have been popular, unfortunately semen is hard to find. So the next best thing is to find bulls out of his daughters. 053M’s dam is no exception, she cranked out a good one who is almost gaining 5 pounds a day
EKR PONTIAC 2M
Hetro Black • Homo Polled • PB SM BD: 1/29/24 • Tattoo: 2M • ASA#: 4453293 The only Riddler son in the sale. 2M is an embryo out to the
LFE GOTHAM 819Y
LFE THE RIDDLER 323B
LFE BS CHARO 23Y BOZ REDCOAT
MISS CANDACE R169 GFI CANDACE G51
and
EKR DOUBLE STRUCK 206M
206K
EKR ALL IN 255M
Homo Black • Homo Polled • 3/8 SM 9/16 AN 1/16
1/19/24 • Tattoo: 255M • ASA#: 4453133
Calving
EKR WELTER WEIGHT 269M
Homo Black • Homo Polled • 1/2 SM 1/2
9109-1085
OPEN COUNTRY 4153-9133
BLACKJACK 62G
MS BLACK POWDER 269K
MS POWDER COAT 855F
EKR TWIN PEAK 280M
Homo
A V FINAL ANSWER 0035
CAPITALIST 028
PITA OF CONANGA 8821
SUMMIT 3525-6002 EKR MS SUMMIT 280K EKR MS SPEAK EASY 08H
Alex Ekstrum Northern Pike fishing with grandpa John.
EKR HOME SPUN 288M
BELLAGIO 302M
PUTTIN’ BEEF
EKR RAVEN 577M
EKR PONTIAC 680M
Hetro Black • Homo Polled • PB SM
2/18/24 • Tattoo: 680M • ASA#: 4453172
SKORS HIGH ROLLER 34C
ARABELLA 316E
Outcross performance bull who’s dam boasts 106 WW
her progeny. Full and maternal brothers have sold
EKR MR PALISADE 703M
Hetro Black • Homo Polled • PB SM
3/12/24 • Tattoo: 703M • ASA#: 4453141
CONOCO F6
PALISADES J170 DJF E799
128W EKR MS DENALI 703E CCE EKR MS WILDCAT 026X
The
EKR INOVATION 756M
Homo Black • Homo Polled • PB
2/8/24 • Tattoo: 756M • ASA#: 4453241
756M is out of a good cow family who’s dam ratios
IN YOUR POCKET BOOK! EKSTRUM
EKR DOUBLE DOWN 849M
Hetro Black • Homo Polled • PB SM BD: 2/4/24 • Tattoo: 849M • ASA#: 4453055
849F
Outcross black performance genetics who’s dam ratios 104 for
and 105 for YW on her progeny. A full brother sold to Allen Kroupa.
BLACK
2/12/24 • Tattoo: 855M • ASA#: 4453317
EKR SPLIT ROCK 867M
PUTTIN’ BEEF
EKR JIMMY 942M
Homo
EKR MOROCCO 872M
Homo Black • Homo Polled • PB SM BD: 2/16/24 • Tattoo: 872M • ASA#: 4453177
SKORS HIGH ROLLER 34C
SIRE
SKORS BLACKJACK 62G
SKORS ARABELLA 316E
RBS BOISE B63
EKR MS SPUD 872F
CCE EKR MS TC 850U
Outcross performance bull that will sire calves to put the gain on in the feedlot. 872M tied for first for ADG and his dam ratios 104 for YW on her progeny.
PATTON 974M
Homo
974G
CCE MS POWERBALL 649D
What a sure fire way to sell calves right off the cow if you like
weaning weights Dam ratios 107 for WW on her
Homo Black • Homo Polled • 3/4 SM 1/4
J170
DJF E799
CCR WIDE RANGE 9005A
EKR MS RANGER 978G
EKR MS OSCAR 743E
Palisades stamps all his progeny the same, buy a set of
set of calves with performance and muscle
2/22/23 • Tattoo: 730L • ASA#: 4290227 Dark cherry red heifer out of a proven cow with several half sisters in the herd A maternal brother sold to Cody Frei. Pasture bred to VA PAYWEIGHT 9109-1085. Ultrasounded due approximately March 12, 2025.
RFS MISS Z119
CCE EKR PLAINSMAN 770A EKR MS PIONEER 730E
CCE EKR MS TOBY 909W
85851510752515 GW REDESTINED 642X RFS BULLETPROOF B42
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