Tricky's Herefords Annual Bull Sale

TERMS and CONDITIONS:

Insurance will be available sale day.

GUARANTEE: Every animal in this sale, is to the best of our knowledge, free from any disease or defect. Any known defects will be called at sale time. Animals are guaranteed breeders. If an animal fails to breed after a trial of six months, it may be returned to the seller if in good condition and in compliance with South Dakota health regulations. The seller reserves the right to try said animal for six months, and if it proves a breeder, return it to the buyer at the buyer’s expense. No adjustments will be made after nine months of sale day. If the animal proves to be a nonbreeder, an animal of comparable rank will be substituted. We assume no liability, legal or otherwise, to make any further compensation to the buyer. No other warranty of any nature is expressed or implied.

TRICKY’S HEALTH: 3 rounds of Bovi-Shield Gold and One Shot otherwise similar.

DELIVERY: Free delivery up to 200 miles and free keep until May 15, 2024. Will cooperate on longer hauls and extended feeding. Free delivery up to 400 miles on purchases of $5,000 or more.

DISCOUNT: $50 haul your own bull sale day. 10% discount for repeat customers on purchases of $3,000 or more.

VET: Lake Vet of Madison 605-256-3547.

ABSENTEE BIDDING: If you would like to place a bid but are unable to attend the sale, please direct your bid to Tricky or any of the sale staff. You can also view the sale and bid online at TheLivestockLink.com.

AIR TRAVEL: Sioux Falls Regional Airport is served by several major airlines. Special arrangements can also be made with the Madison Airport.

SUPPLEMENT: Scan data and DNA info will be available on TheLivestockLink.com.

rank in the breed. For example, yearling weight EPD

1%,

= top 1%, ribeye area EPD of

of 152 = top 5%, BMI number of 399 = top 15%. Please note that we have many bulls with EPDs at the very high end of the breed. Refer to the percentile sheet on page 8.

look forward to visiting with you on March 28th or before.

Please compare our numbers. They really do make a difference.

Tricky & Betty Wettlaufer

REFERENCE SIRES

EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413 CHB

REG. #: P43558667 • DOB: 2/21/2014

EFBEEF FOREMOST U208

EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET

EFBEEF P606 MABEL R415

FELTONS SOUNDER 957

EFBEEF G824 KATE S610 ET

EF SCHU-LAR N106 OF 009K 434V

EF G824 MABEL N174

FELTONS LEGEND 242

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865

EFBEEF N014 THYRA S645

MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N

EF K334 CROWN BEEF N014

EF 151E THYRA N123

BEHM 100W CUDA 504C CHB

REG. #: P43636764 • DOB: 3/4/2015

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326

RRH MR FELT 3008

KCF MISS 459 F284

NJW

BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y

NJW P606 72N

KCF BENNETT 9126J R294

PW VICTOR BOOMER P606

NJW 94J DEW 72N

CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET

KCF MISS 3008 N344

JDH 15 WRANGLER 25L

CPH MISS PRINCESS 13H

ECR 173D ENDURE 9142 CHB

REG. #: P44061996 • DOB: 3/12/2019

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET

KJ HVH 33N REDEEM 485T ET

ECR LADY REDEEM 3277 ET

DKF 860 DOMINETTE 0500 ET

SCHU-LAR ON TARGET 22S

KCF MISS REVOLUTION X338 ET

NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET

REMITALL RITA 91H

SHF RADAR M326 R125

HVH OKSANA 4L 33N

CL 1 DOMINO 860U

DKF 179 SASSY 473

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET CHB

SCHU-LAR

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

KCF MISS REVOLUTION X338 ET

SCHU-LAR 5N OF 9L 3008

SCHU-LAR 208 OF 1H 121 ET

MSU

KCF

NJW

BW

REFERENCE SIRES

RV ENDURANCE 1480J

REG. #: P44300864 • DOB: 3/29/2021

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET

SHF EXCELLENT R117 X181

RV MS EXCELLENT 4880

RV 3027 LADY DOMINO 1880

High performance sire.

RV VALOR LAD 1962

REG. #: P44279195 • DOB: 2/25/2021

RV VALOR 9444G ET

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

SCHU-LAR ON TARGET 22S

KCF MISS REVOLUTION X338 ET

NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET

REMITALL RITA 91H

SHF RIB EYE M326 R117

SHF GOVERNESS 236G L37 UPS DOMINO 3027

K&B KNOCKOUT LADY 8080U ET

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

JDH MS YANKEE 11U ET

ECR L18 EXTRA DEEP 9279

HPH MISS EPTENSION 205 404

SHF CONSULTANT Z210 C36 ET

SHF GERBER R117 W171

RV NOVA 9762

RV HOMESTYLE GAL 7762

RV HOMESTYLE 5611

RV HOMETIME GAL 5562

Used on heifers with good success. Semen available for sale.

BAR JZ VISTA 305J

REG. #: P44248291 • DOB: 3/1/2021

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV VALOR 9444G ET

RV BOBBI 1404

CHURCHILL PILGRIM 632D ET

BAR JZ POPPY 254G

BAR JZ FERN 781Z

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

JDH MS YANKEE 11U ET

ECR L18 EXTRA DEEP 9279

HPH MISS EPTENSION 205 404

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

CHURCHILL LADY 002X ET

LCG MASTER ONE WAY 51U

BAR JZ RENE 756U

TRICKYS ENDURO E41 B413 J68

EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET

EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413

EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51

TRICKYS X51-W18/17 E41

EFBEEF FOREMOST U208

EFBEEF P606 MABEL R415

MSU

MSU

KCF

BAR

SHF FORESIGHT B413 F158 CHB

EFBEEF

LOT 1 • TRICKYS E50 B413 VALIDATE L25

REG. #: P44525048 • DOB: 3/25/2023 • POLLED

EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET

EFBEEF BR VALIDATED B413

EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

TRICKYS REVA 1023-4R E50

TRICKYS REVA 1030-4R 230

RV ENDURANCE 1480J

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET

RV MS EXCELLENT 4880

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE

TRICKYS ENDURESS D64 173D H52

EFBEEF FOREMOST U208

EFBEEF P606 MABEL R415

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

EFBEEF N014 THYRA S645

FELTONS LEGEND 242

MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

RV BOBBI 1030

FAT

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET

SHF EXCELLENT R117 X181

RV 3027 LADY DOMINO 1880

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51

TRICKYS REVOLUTION 8210-4R Y06

EFBEEF

EFBEEF

TRICKYS

LOT 4 • TRICKYS

YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS

RV ENDURANCE 1480J

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET

RV MS EXCELLENT 4880

TH 49U 719T SHEYENNE

TRICKYS SHEYETTE A10-3X C08

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET

SHF EXCELLENT R117 X181

TH 122 71I

TH 23S 103R DUCHESS 49U

55M ABSOLUTE 49S

S GIRL 418P-4R X31

LOT 6 •

TRICKYS ENDURE Z24 173D H68

TRICKYSVALU F08 B413 HO3

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

S&S MISS LAMP 474S

EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET

EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865

TH 49U 719T SHEYENNE

LOT

LOT

YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS

LOT 9 • TRICKYS

BEHM 100W CUDA 504C

TRICKYS REVA X03-4R E57

NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET

BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

TRICKYSGIRL808-242-X03

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326

NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S

KCF BENNETT 9126J R294

CPH MS WRANGLER 1W

FELTONS LEGEND 242

MSU TCF RACHAEL ET 54N

FELTONS LEGEND 242

LHF LUCY 808

LOT 10 • TRICKYA ENDUR E29-H68 L49

REG. #: P44517352 • DOB: 3/29/2023 • POLLED

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

BW 91H

KCF

BAR JZ VISTA 305J

TRICKYS X51-B43 E20

YEARLING HEREFORD BULLS

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

CHURCHILL PILGRIM 632D ET

BAR JZ FERN 781Z

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

KCF MISS PROFICIENT U201 NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET TRICKYSGIRL 741-371R;W21

RV

TRICKYS GAL D64-8495 J99

RV VALOR 9444G

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

RV HOMESTYLE GAL 7762

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET

ECR LADY REDEEM 3277 ET

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51

TRICKYS REVOLUTION 8210-4R Y06

NJW

TRICKYS

KCF

LOT 16

RV VALOR LAD 1962

RV VALOR 9444G ET

RV NOVA 9762

TRICKYS VALERY F07-B413 J39

LOT 17 CE BW WW YW SC M M&G EPD +1.1 4.8 77 124 1.7 31 70 Top % 1 1 4 24 4 SCF MCE MCW UDR CW BMI$ CHB$ EPD 18.6 -1.9 83 1.30 86 407 151 Top % 25 7 23 7

LOT

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

RV HOMESTYLE GAL 7762

EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET

EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865

TH 49U 719T SHEYENNE 3X

TRICKYS GUNNERETTE Y15-308AC24

VALOR J39-1962 L10 Easier Lighter Heavier Heavier Lower Bigger Higher Higher Higher Easier Lighter Higher Higher Heavier Leaner Bigger Higher Higher Higher Higher

CE - Harder BW - Heavier WW - Lighter YW - Lighter DMI - Higher SC - Smaller SCF - Lower MM - Lower MG - Lower MCE - Harder MCW - Heavier UDDR - Lower TEAT - Lower CW - Lighter FAT - Fatter REA - Smaller MARB - Lower BMI - Lower BII - Lower CHB - Lower 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Percentiles

LOT 21 • TRICKYS CUDA F65-504C L59 REG.

POLLED

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326

NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET

BEHM 100W CUDA 504C

BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y

TRICKYS REVA C37 X51 F65

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 TRICKYS TRUSTETTE XO5-100W C37

NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S

KCF BENNETT 9126J R294

CPH MS WRANGLER 1W

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

KCF MISS PROFICIENT U201

NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET TRICKYSGIRL 15R-4R X05

TRICKYS BOY X51-X37 E60

TRICKYSBOY 112 D08 H02

TRICKY’S TWIN X06-B13

TRICKYS GIRL F14 D13 H61

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51

TRICKYSGIRL U45-371R X37

TRICKY’S RED BULL Z04-200Z B13

TRICKYS GIRL 415P-4R X06

TH 49U 719T SHEYENNE 3X

TRICKYS SENSA Z61-028X B6

TH 49U 719T SHEYENNE 3X

TRICKYS X51-A52 D24

LOT

J56-1962 J25L

TRICKYS ENDURE Z24 173D H68

TRICKYS GIRL E105 E60 H98

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

S&S MISS LAMP 474S

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51

TRICKYSGIRL U45-371R X37

TRICKY’S RED BULL Z04-200Z

TRICKYS BOY X51-X37 E60

TRICKYSBOY 112 D08 H02

TRICKY’S TWIN X06-B13

NJW

TRICKYS ENDURESS C37 173D H66

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51

TRICKYSGIRL U45-371R X37

TRICKY’S RED BULL Z04-200Z B13

TRICKYS GIRL 415P-4R X06

KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET

BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET

NJW 73S W18 HOMEGROWN 8Y ET

TRICKYSGIRL 15R-4R X05

RV VALOR LAD 1962

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

RV HOMESTYLE

TRICKYS CUDESS A34-504C J28

RV

LOT 30 • TRICKYS ENDUR F11-H68 L31

LOT 31 • TRICKYS VALOR J09-1962 L17

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

RV HOMESTYLE GAL 7762

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

RV SPOT ON LADY 7930

DEP CATAPULT E14 ET

LOT 32 • TRICKYS CUDA F07-504C L76

REG. #: P44527527 • DOB: 4/9/2023 • POLLED

KCF

KCF

TH

TH 49U 719T SHEYENNE 3X TRICKYS GUNNERETTE Y15-308AC24

TH

BAR JZ GUNNER 308A

LOT 34 • TRICKYS VALOR J02-1962 L24

LOT 33 •

L91

LOT 35 • TRICKYS VALOR 1510J-1962 L15

REG.

RV VALOR LAD 1962

RV CUDA LASS 1510J

RV VALOR 9444G ET

RV NOVA 9762

BEHM 100W CUDA 504C

RV SENTINEL LADY 5910

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

RV HOMESTYLE GAL 7762

NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET

BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y

K&B SENTINEL 0042X

RV LADY MOLER 9910

JDH VICTOR 719T 33Z ET

RV BOBBI 1404

SHF EAGLESTONE C36 E177

RV HOMESTYLE GAL 7762

NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET

ECR LADY REDEEM 3277 ET

TRICKYSGUN X01-308A C92

LOT 37 • TRICKYS VISTA F54- 305J L90

CHURCHILL

LOT 38

LOT 39 • TRICKYS VALOR L75

EPD Rankings for our 2024 Hereford bulls

Top 10 bulls for each of the following traits:

REA, Marb., BMI index and CHB index.

EXPLANATION OF HEREFORD EPDS

CALVING EASE DIRECT (CED):

CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would be born with an 8% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s calves.

BIRTH WEIGHT (BW):

BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.

WEANING WEIGHT (WW):

WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves.

YEARLING WEIGHT (YW):

YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves.

MATERNAL MILK (M):

The milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation.

MATERNAL MILK & GROWTH (M&G):

Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&G EPD of 10 lb. (29 minus 10 = 19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.”

SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (SC):

Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons of a sire wth a .7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm. In the Hereford genetic analysis, a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference. Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs. Therefore, an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have a SC EPD.

SUSTAINED COW FERTILITY (SCF):

The AHA’s new Sustained Cow Fertility EPD (SCF) is a prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from three years of age through twelve years of age, given she calved as a two-year-old. The EPD is expressed as a deviation in the proportion of the ten-possible calving’s to twelve years old expressed as a probability. For example, the daughters of a bull with a 30 EPD would have the genetic potential to have one more calf by age twelve then the daughters from a bull with a 20 EPD. In other words, the daughters from the 30 EPD bull would have a 10% greater probability of having one more calf than the bull with a 20 EPD. This is equivalent to saying that the daughters are 10% more likely to remain in the herd to age 12.

MATERNAL CALVING EASE (CEM):

MCE EPD predicts how easily a sires daughters will calve at 2 years of age and is measured on a percentage. For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of 7 and sire B has a CE EPD of -3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters.

MATURE COW WEIGHT (MCW):

The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. An example of how the MCW EPD allows breeders to compare sires: If sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.

UDDER SUSPENSION (UDR):

Scores range from 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) and represent assessments of udder support. Weak udder suspension results in pendulous udders that make it difficult for a calf to nurse. Weak suspension in the udder indicates a lack of support in the ligament that ties the udder to the cow’s body wall. Over time, weakness in this ligament will allow the udder to hang down too far from the body and may subject the udder to serious problems and increased potential for injury.

UDDR EPDs are reported on the scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.

CARCASS WEIGHT (CW):

Carcass weight is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20-lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight.

RIB FAT (FAT):

The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.

RIBEYE AREA (REA):

REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better-muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.

MARBLING (MRB):

MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.

BALDY MATERNAL INDEX (BMI$):

The Baldy Maternal Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Hereford x Angus cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards Certified Hereford Beef. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability from finishing of non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Ribeye Area are also positively weighted to keep the harvested progeny successful for CHB. This index is geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows.

CERTIFIED HEREFORD BEEF (CHB$):

The Certified Hereford Beef Index is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are mated to mature commercial Angus cows and all progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef after the finishing phase. This index has significant weight on Carcass Weight to ensure profit on the rail. As well there is a positive weighting for Average Daily Gain along with a negative weighting on Dry Matter Intake to ensure efficient pounds of growth in the finishing phase. Keep in mind, this production system takes advantage of complimentary breeding with the commercial Angus cow. Although Marbling is weighted positively in this index, a positive weighting for Rib-eye Area and a negative weighting for Back Fat are a greater priority in this index to allow for optimum end-product merit. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that no replacement heifers are being retained.

GENETICALLY ENHANCED EPDS (GE-EPD):

All the Hereford bulls in the sale will have GE-EPDs.

The Power of Genomically Enhanced EPDs

The American Hereford Association (AHA) has embraced the use of genomics into their genetic evaluation by launching a first of its kind single step analysis that utilizes the marker effects of specific traits. Likewise, AHA is directly estimating accuracy values rather than approximating. The direct estimation of accuracy results in a more conservative value but a more accurate value than previous methodologies. The AHA is producing the most reliable genetic evaluation that is supported by Whole Herd TPR™ and genomics, which will give prospective buyers added confidence in purchasing young and unproven animals.

Buying animals that have a genomic profile incorporated into their Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) offers many advantages that allow for quicker breed and herd improvement. Below is a table showing the average increase in accuracy when buying a young animal with a Genomic Enhanced EPD (GE-EPD) versus an animal without a GE-EPD. Similarly, an effective progeny number increase is listed by trait that shows how many progeny equate to a genomic enhancement of a young animal (e.g. yearling). That’s right, buying a young animal that has been genotyped is like having 2-17 progeny, depending on the trait. The proof gained on young, non-parent animals, through a genomic enhancement is valuable and greatly mitigates the risk and allows for more directed selection.