ONLINE Production Sale & OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, January 25, 2025
11:30 am • At the Ranch • Page, NE
Online Bidding begins Jan. 22. Horse race style closing Jan. 25 @ 1:30 pm.
Welcome...
Welcome to Melcher’s Herefords 2025 ONLINE Production Sale and Open House
Celebrating 77 years raising Registered Herefords
Selling 1 Coming Two Year Old and 28 Fall Yearling bulls.
Online bidding opens Jan. 22, 2025 and closes Horse Race Style at 1:30 pm CST on Jan. 25, 2025. We will have an Open House on Jan. 25 beginning at 11:30 am with lunch provided. The bulls will be on display and On-Site Bidding will be available.
We feel that the offering this year is really impressive. This group of bulls is as structurally sound and good from top to bottom as any we have offered. You’ll be impressed by the quality and uniformity. We have several new sire groups that we are really impressed with, as well as proven sires from the past few years that just keep producing good cattle.
Again this year, we put the fall yearlings “on test” to record how they gain on pasture. We run the bulls on a 30+ acre sandhills pasture all summer with a supplemental high-roughage ration. We took initial weights on Aug. 14 and took the bulls back to the same pasture (not a drylot) and increased the energy in the feed. Final weights were taken 57 days later on Oct 10 when we ultrasounded them. Average Daily Gain is listed in the footnotes for each bull. We feel that the gains were quite impressive especially since they were on grass and were not on full feed.
Our bulls are backed by a cow herd that has stood the test of time. We have selected for balanced EPD’s, correct conformation, and structural soundness for generations. 2025 is our 77th year raising Registered Herefords, and most of the bulls have Melcher raised cows in their pedigrees continuously dating back to the ‘50s and ‘60s. All of the cattle will have passed a breeding soundness exam prior to the sale, and we offer a first breeding season guarantee. Videos can be viewed at www.melcherherefords. com, and www.thelivestocklink.com. The bulls are also available for viewing anytime at the ranch (please call ahead).
We are going to use the same sale format as the past couple of years, an Online auction with a Horse Race style close. This format may be new to some of you, but we feel that this method benefits our customers by eliminating a sale order and by allowing buyers who cannot make it on sale day to participate.
The sale is hosted by The Livestock Link and there are three ways to participate:
#1. Bid online at www.thelivestocklink.com.
#2. By phone with any of the listed Sale Representatives.
#3. In person at the ranch on Jan. 25, 2025. A representative from The Livestock Link will be present to take bids. (Please see the complete bidding instructions on page 13)
Please contact us if you have any questions about the livestock or the sale format. Thank you for your interest in our program and we hope to see you on sale day.
The Melchers
Art Handel, Handel Marketing, LLC..... 605/391-8233
Marc Hotchkiss, The Livestock Link..... 605/210-1956
Aaron Friedt, AHA............................. 701/590-9597
Delivery:
Free delivery on any purchase within 150 miles.
Free delivery on any total purchase of $5,000 or more within 500 miles. We will cooperate with buyers on any other purchases.
Guarantee:
We offer a first breeding season guarantee on all bulls. It will be made with a suitable replacement or credit in the next year’s sale. Should a problem arise, please notify us right away.
Not responsible for accidents.
Explanation of EPDs
CALVING EASE – DIRECT (CE)
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 (MM)
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.
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.
UDDER SUSPENSION (UDDR)
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.
TEAT SIZE (TEAT)
Scores range from 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) and are subjective assessments of the teat length and circumference. Oversized teats are difficult for newborn calves to nurse, and the calf may not receive adequate colostrum. This could lead to a higher incidence of scours or decreased immunity levels in the newborn calf.
TEAT 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 teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size 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 smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
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 (MARB)
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 Rib-eye 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 INDEX (CHB$)
The Certified Hereford Beef Index is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are mated to mature commercial Angus cows and all progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef after the finishing phase. This index has significant weight on Carcass Weight to ensure profit on the rail. As well there is a positive weighting for Average Daily Gain along with a negative weighting on Dry Matter Intake to ensure efficient pounds of growth in the finishing phase. Keep in mind, this production system takes advantage of complimentary breeding with the commercial Angus cow. Although Marbling is weighted positively in this index, a positive weighting for Rib-eye Area and a negative weighting for Back Fat are a greater priority in this index to allow for optimum end-product merit. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that no replacement heifers are being retained.
Breed Average EPDs for calves born in 2022
Reference Sires
GERBER ANODYNE 001A DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 1/27/13 Reg. #P43408924
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
GERBER 627S HOLLY 096Y
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET
KCF MISS 3008 N344
GERBER SQUIRE 627S
GERBER 116K HOLLY T115
HH ADVANCE 767G 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 490
RRH MR FELT 3008
KCF MISS H119 L404
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
GERBER 24F DAGMAR 470P
GERBER FIRESTORM 116K
GERBER 51M HOLLY 060K
CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR TEATREAMARBBMI$CHB$
AI Sire. We chose to use this bull after seeing some impressive sons sell around the country. He is one of the top “birth to yearling” spread bulls in the breed proven in several prominent herds and the National Reference Sire Program. He also has breed leading carcass numbers to go with the growth. His daughters are really nice, high producing young cows. 6 Sons Sell.
RPM ENDURE S649ET DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF
Calved: 4/4/20 Reg. #P44166265
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
H PG 2033 MIRANDA 4180
H JT MIRANDA 2033 ET
SCHU-LAR ON TARGET 22S
KCF MISS REVOLUTION X338 ET
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
REMITALL RITA 91H
UPS DOMINO 3027
CHURCHILL LADY 7202T ET
AH JDH CRACKER JACK 26U ET
H POETIC JUSTICE 8042
CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR TEATREAMARBBMI$CHB$ -0.35.167107311.81.201.201.130.15440163
AI Sire. An Endure 173D son raised by the Morgan Ranch. We used him to moderate frame on our polled cows and add some thickness and muscle shape. We have not been disappointed! Calves are really stout and very attractive. His first daughters calved this fall and are moderate framed with beautiful udders. 5 Sons sell.
BEHM
Calved: 3/4/15 Reg. #P43636764 NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y
CPH MS WRANGLER 1W
RRH MR FELT 3008
KCF MISS 459 F284
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
CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR TEATREAMARBBMI$CHB$ +10.8 -0.470111381.21.301.200.540.48263159
AI Sire. We used him predominately on our polled heifers. Has tremendous birth to yearling spread, as well as excellent carcass numbers. 4 Sons sell.
BG LCC 11B PERFECTO 84F DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF
Calved: 2/8/18 Reg. #P43892306
LCX PERFECTO 11B ET
BG 100W NICKY 31C
NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET WLL ZOEY 3Z
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
BG MS DOMINO 90Z
SHF RIB EYE M326 R117
NJW 9126J DEW DOMINO 98S
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T
WLL VENUS 19X
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S
UPS DOMINO 9014
MS CAVE 828
CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR TEATREAMARBBMI$CHB$ +10.9 -0.767108450.41.401.500.88-0.08471115
AI Sire. Used mostly on our polled heifers. Sons are moderate and thick. Daughters are moderate framed with really nice udders. 2 Sons Sell.
504C
FH 417 ADVANCE 033 ET DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 2/10/20 Reg. #44179611
H5 1147 ADVANCE 417
SR BAKKETTE 553C
H5 4055 ADVANCE 1147 1 ET
H5 MS 7100 DOMET 215
SR BAKKEN 62Z
SR DELIGHT 767
HH ADVANCE 4055P
H5 MS 767 ADVAN 298
H5 408 DOMINO 7100
H5 MS YANKEE 0125 1ET
UPS NAVARRO
SR SCRIPTIA 926W
SR RAPTURE 342
SR FRANCI 988
Top selling bull from Friedt Herefords 2021 sale. Really impressive bull that sires conservatively marked calves with lots of growth. His first daughters calved this fall and are quite impressive. 4 Sons sell. CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR
CL 1 DOMINO 8138F 1ET CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF
Calved: 1/14/18 Reg. #43903316
HH ADVANCE 4067B ET
CL 1 DOMINO 6187D
CL 1 DOMINETTE 2185Z
CL1 DOMINETTE 450B
CL 1 DOMINO 994W 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 966W
HH ADVANCE 1013Y ET
HH MISS ADVANCE 8255U
CL 1 DOMINO 215Z
CL 1 DOMINETTE 1178Y
CL 1 DOMINO 637S 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 440P 1ET
CL 1 DOMINO 477P
CL 1 DOMINETTE 553R
CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR TEATREAMARBBMI$CHB$
AI Sire. A bull from Coopers that we were really impressed with. We were able to get semen from L Bar W Cattle Co and have not been disappointed. The bulls are really good, but the heifers are why we keep using him! 2 Sons sell.
CL 1 DOMINO 776E 1ET
DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 1/12/17 Reg. #43800364
HH ADVANCE 5047C ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 1178Y
CL 1 DOMINO 1161Y
HH MISS ADVANCE 1126Y
CL 1 DOMINO 862U
CL 1 DOMINETTE 777T 1ET
CED BWWWYWMSC
CL 1 DOMINO 732T
CL 1 DOMINETTE 4126P
HH ADVANCE 7034T ET
HH MISS ADVANCE 7088T ET
CL 1 DOMINO 637S 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 5131R
CL 1 DOMINO 4102P 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 8104H 1ET
AI Sire. A Really nice red-necked bull with very balanced EPDs. Calves are moderate framed with nice shape and thickness. We liked him and his offspring well enough that we bought a son from Cooper’s this past spring! 2 Sons sell.
CL 1 DOMINO 1190J 1ET
DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF
Calved: 1/26/21 Reg. #44263190
HH ADVANCE 8392F ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 9184W
HH ADVANCE 5345C
HH MISS ADVANCE 2022Z ET
CL 1 DOMINO 461P 1ET
L1 DOMMINETTE 520
HH ADVANCE 3297A ET
HH MISS ADVANCE 3235A
HH ADVANCE 9144W
HH MISS ADVANCE 7003T
CL1 DOMINO 1172L
CL 1 DOMINETTE 952J
HH ADVANCE 3113N 1ET
CL1 DOMINETTE 169L
CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR TEATREAMARBBMI$CHB$ +11.0 2.54469291.21.401.400.740.26377152
AI Sire. An 8392 son from Coopers that has excellent carcass numbers and is out of a really good cow family. 2 Sons Sell.
776E
SR MOTION 1309G DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 4/10/19 Reg. #44037754
CL 1 DOMINO 6128D 1ET
SR SURGETTE 209Z
CL 1 DOMINO 386A 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 055X
UPS DOMINO 3027
SR SHELLIE 987W
CED BWWWYWMSC
CL 1 DOMINO 1108Y 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 440P 1ET
CL 1 DOMINO 860U
CL 1 DOMINETTE 7136T 1ET
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET
UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353
SR SAGA 376
SR VALORIE 758
We purchased this 6128 son in Stuber’s 2020 sale to use predominantly as a cleanup bull to add some growth to our later born calves. We have been pleased with the calves so far. They are very consistent: all his calves have the same look. 1 Son sells.
MJM CUDA 452A
CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF
Calved: 2/21/21 Reg. #P44309523
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
BEHM 100W CUDA 504C
BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y
MPH 10H SPLASH B12
MPH B12 ZOE D64
MPH Y453 ZOE B48
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
CPH MS WRANGLER 1W
DR WORLD CLASS 517 10H
MPH 743 FANTASIA X3
GRNDVIEW CMR P606 526P Y453ET
HERITAGE ZOE 11038
CED BWWWYWMSC UDDR TEATREAMARBBMI$CHB$ +7.9-1.165105381.01.301.400.540.25262156
Home raised Cuda son out of a really good cow Matthew purchased from Meitler Polled Herefords. Calving ease with good growth and high CHB value. 1 Son Sells.
Fall Yearling Bulls
KM 8138 DOMINO 721A
Calved: 2/22/23 Reg. #44527295
CL 1 DOMINO 6187D
CL 1 DOMINO 8138F 1ET KM 0130X LASS 14A
CL 1 DOMINETTE 2185Z
CL 1 DOMINO 0130X 1ET
789T LASS X676
HH ADVANCE 4067B ET
CL1 DOMINETTE 450B
CL 1 DOMINO 994W 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 966W
CL 1 DOMINO 860U
CL 1 DOMINETTE 440P 1ET
CL 1 DOMINO 789T 1ET
C&K 0728 LASS X404
759
HM CUDA 759A DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 8/16/23 Reg. #P44579244
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
BEHM 100W CUDA 504C
BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y R 4EVER 7485
HM 7485 LASS 508A
HM 900 LASS X048 NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
719T LASS X234
NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
CPH MS WRANGLER 1W
GENOA FOREMOST 12180
R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T
Scurred. Suitable for heifers. Thick topped bull with excellent growth, especially for a calving ease bull. ADG 4.1
Act. BW 62 lbs. • Weaning Index 102 • Adj. YW 1060 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 39 cm
Calved: 8/16/23 Reg. #P44579249
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
BEHM 100W CUDA 504C
BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y
GERBER ANODYNE 001A
HM ANODYNE LASS 527A
HM 719T LASS X243
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
CPH MS WRANGLER 1W
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
GERBER 627S HOLLY 096Y
TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T
HM 3377 LASS X091
Homozygous Polled. Suitable for heifers. Long, square made, very correct, calving ease with tremendous growth. Good bull. ADG 4.03
Act. BW 64 lbs. • Weaning Index 97 • Adj. YW 1135 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 37 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
8/20/23 Reg. #P44579245
ET
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM
BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y R 4EVER 7485 HM 719T LASS X234
721A
Fall Yearling Bulls
KM 84F PERFECTO 764A
DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 8/20/23 Reg. #P44579250
NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET
WLL ZOEY 3Z
BG LCC 11B PERFECTO 84F
31C
KM 1309G MOTION LASS 568A
C&K 64R LASS X384 ET LCX PERFECTO 11B ET
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
BG MS DOMINO 90Z
CL 1 DOMINO 6128D 1ET
SR SURGETTE 209Z
C&K 789T DOMINO X352
Scurred. Thick, deep, wide top. Average frame. ADG 4.1 Act. BW 71 lbs. • Weaning Index 103 • Adj. YW 1060 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 38 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 10% RE 50%
Calved: 8/21/23 Reg. #P44579246 BG LCC 11B PERFECTO 84F
LCX PERFECTO 11B ET
HM 7485 LASS 520A
BG 100W NICKY 31C R 4EVER 7485 HM BUILT TUFF LASS X802
NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET BG MS DOMINO 90Z GENOA FOREMOST 12180
R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
KT BUILT TUFF 1010
HM 121 LASS X176
Homozygous Polled. A really thick, red necked bull that is very heavy boned. Good bull. ADG 4.47 Act. BW 75 lbs. • Weaning Index 98 • Adj. YW 1123 lbs.
Calved: 8/23/23 Reg. #P44577931
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
GERBER ANODYNE 001A
GERBER 627S HOLLY 096Y MADDYS PRINCE X671
HM X671 LASS 260A
X237 LASS X530 Rib
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET
KCF MISS 3008 N344
GERBER SQUIRE 627S
GERBER 116K HOLLY T115
CL1 DOMINO 4163B 1ET
HM BOBBI X001
R VISIONARY 4200
HM 121 LASS X331
Scurred. Larger framed, high growth bull. Tremendous length bull with a deep flank. ADG 3.68 Act. BW 75 lbs. • Weaning Index 101 • Adj. YW 1092 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 39.5 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
HM ANODYNE
773A
DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET
BENNETT 9126J R294
627S HOLLY 096Y
KCF MISS 3008 N344
GERBER SQUIRE 627S
GERBER 116K HOLLY T115
GENOA FOREMOST 12180
R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
R VISIONARY 4200 HM 121 LASS X331
Fall Yearling Bulls
AM ANODYNE 774A
DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 8/24/23 Reg. #P44577761
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
GERBER ANODYNE 001A
GERBER 627S HOLLY 096Y R 4EVER 7485
AM 7485 LASS 563A
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET
KCF MISS 3008 N344
GERBER SQUIRE 627S
GERBER 116K HOLLY T115
GENOA FOREMOST 12180
R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
DR WORLD CLASS 517 10H
MPH 4R BRANDI C22
Polled . Dark red, smaller framed bull with good balance. Good carcass numbers and high maternal traits. ADG 3.5
Act. BW 76 lbs. • Weaning Index 98 • Adj. YW 1078 lbs.
Scrotal Circumference 34 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 80% RE 80%
HM ANODYNE 777A
Calved: 8/26/23 Reg. #P44576904 GERBER ANODYNE 001A
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
HM 7485 LASS 50A
GERBER 627S HOLLY 096Y R 4EVER 7485 HM 4200 LASS X478
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET KCF MISS 3008 N344 GERBER SQUIRE 627S GERBER 116K HOLLY T115 GENOA FOREMOST 12180 R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
R VISIONARY 4200
HM 719T LASS X239
Horned. Twin. Herd bull. Really long bodied with lots of growth and good thickness. Big birth to yearling spread. Really quiet disposition. Good bull right here! ADG 3.59 Act. BW 63 lbs. • Weaning Index NA • Adj. YW 1038 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 37.5 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
8/26/23 Reg. #P44577763 GERBER ANODYNE 001A
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
GERBER 627S HOLLY 096Y
DM CJ LASS X283 Rib Fat
KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51
DM X51 LASS X635
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET
KCF MISS 3008 N344
GERBER SQUIRE 627S
GERBER 116K HOLLY T115
MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R
KCF MISS PROFICIENT U201
AH JDH CRACKER JACK 26U ET
DM 3377 LASS V973
Homozygous Polled. Dark red bull with a long body, big hip and straight back. Tremendous carcass EPD’s. 188 CHB Index! ADG 3.68
Act. BW 83 lbs. • Weaning Index 87 • Adj. YW 989 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 36 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 0% RE 100%
73S M326 TRUST 100W ET
KCF BENNETT 3008 M326
NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
CPH MS WRANGLER 1W
GENOA FOREMOST 12180
R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
FELTONS LEGEND 242
DM CJ LASS X283
Larger
Fall Yearling Bulls
HM 776E DOMINO 787A
Calved: 8/28/23 Reg. #44581221
HH ADVANCE 5047C ET
CL 1 DOMINO 776E 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 1178Y
LJS MARK DOMINO 1321
HM 1321 LASS 349A
0130X LASS 93A
CL 1 DOMINO 1161Y
HH MISS ADVANCE 1126Y
CL 1 DOMINO 862U
CL 1 DOMINETTE 777T 1ET
LJS MARK DOMINO 0945
LJS MS MARK DOMINO 1125
CL 1 DOMINO 0130X 1ET
HM 0728 LASS X385
Horned. Good, smooth made bull with a red neck. A little smaller frame bull with excellent carcass numbers. ADG 3.5
BW 77 lbs. • Weaning Index 100 • Adj. YW 1000 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 39.5 cm
Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
1190 DOMINO 788A
8/29/23 Reg. #44581220
HH ADVANCE 8392F ET
1 DOMINO 1190J 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 9184W JA L1 DOMINO 5610C
HM 5610 LASS 360A
789T LASS X611
HH ADVANCE 5345C
HH MISS ADVANCE 2022Z
ETCL 1 DOMINO 461P 1ET
L1 DOMMINETTE 520
JA L1 DOMINO 7640T
JA L1 DOMINETTE 0914X
CL 1 DOMINO 789T 1ET
HM 0728 LASS X393
Horned. Square made with good muscle shape. Just a little more moderate in everything. High maternal bull. ADG 4.03
Act. BW 79 lbs. • Weaning Index 101 • Adj. YW 1035 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 39.5 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 90% RE 90%
Carcass
Calved: 8/30/23 Reg. #44582097
CL 1 DOMINO 6187D
CL 1 DOMINO 8138F 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 2185Z
CL1 DOMINO 4163B 1ET
HM 4163 LASS 264A
HM 0728 LASS X295
HH ADVANCE 4067B ET
CL1 DOMINETTE 450B
CL 1 DOMINO 994W 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 966W
CL 1 DOMINO 215Z
CL 1 DOMINETTE 617S
UPS ADVANCE 0728
HM R259 LASS T478
Horned. Larger framed, smooth shouldered bull with a nice quarter. Has really good EPD’s and is out of a really nice cow! ADG 3.85
Act. BW 86 lbs. • Weaning Index 95 • Adj. YW 1046 lbs.
Scrotal Circumference 38.5 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
HM 776E DOMINO 792A
ADVANCE 5047C ET
1 DOMINO 776E 1ET
1 DOMINETTE 1178Y
DOMINO 4163B 1ET
4163 LASS X817
0728 LASS X273
CL 1 DOMINO 1161Y
HH MISS ADVANCE 1126Y
CL 1 DOMINO 862U
CL 1 DOMINETTE 777T 1ET
CL 1 DOMINO 215Z
CL 1 DOMINETTE 617S
UPS ADVANCE 0728 HM 1290 LASS V041
793
Fall Yearling Bulls
HM ANODYNE 793A
DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 8/30/23 Reg. #44577083
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294
GERBER ANODYNE 001A
GERBER 627S HOLLY 096Y R 4EVER 7485
HM 7485 LASS 220A
CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET
KCF MISS 3008 N344
GERBER SQUIRE 627S
GERBER 116K HOLLY T115
GENOA FOREMOST 12180
R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
THR THOR 2100Z
HM 121 LASS X176
Horned. Power bull! Large frame with a deep, long body. Lots of growth and has the highest gain on test. Impressive EPD’s. ADG 4.56 Act. BW 83 lbs. • Weaning Index 111 • Adj. YW 1177 lbs.
Scrotal Circumference 37 cm
• Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
RPM ENDURE S649ET
8/31/23 Reg. #P44592876
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET
H PG 2033 MIRANDA 4180
KM 2203 LASS X517
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X H JT MIRANDA 2033 ET CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET SNOWSHOE 20N SPUD 64R C&K 3377 LASS V719 NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET
SR RIGHT ON 2203 Z ET C&K 64R LASS X145
Homozygous Polled. Really good bull with goggle eyes, long body and a big hip. Thick made with a wide stance. Larger framed compared to most RPM sons. ADG 3.77 Act. BW 84 lbs. • Weaning Index 105 • Adj. YW 1065 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 40 cm
• Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 95%
Calved: 9/1/23 Reg. #44575054
1147 ADVANCE 417
FH 417 ADVANCE 033 ET
SR BAKKETTE 553C
HM 4163 LASS X811
CL1 DOMINO 4163B 1ET HM BOBBI X073
H5 4055 ADVANCE 1147 1 ET H5 MS 7100 DOMET 215 SR BAKKEN 62Z SR DELIGHT 767 CL 1 DOMINO 215Z CL 1 DOMINETTE 617S ECR L18 EXTRA DEEP 9279
R259 LASS T428
Horned. Herd Bull! This guy commands your attention. Herd bull look with a red neck and red legs. Long, deep, and has stood out since birth. His full brother was our top seller last year. ADG 3.68. Act. BW 90 lbs. • Weaning Index 105 • Adj. YW 1100 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 38.5 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
S649 ENDURE 799A
Calved: 9/1/23 Reg. #P44592878 RPM ENDURE S649ET
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET H PG 2033 MIRANDA 4180
DANTE 652D ET
REVOLUTION LASS X045
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
H JT MIRANDA 2033 ET
R LEADER 6964
R SWEET RED WINE 039
CT CLASSIC 70U
HM 123R LASS V895
652 DANTE LASS 247A Polled. Moderate framed but not small. Really thick and deep. Good bull with excellent carcass numbers. ADG 3.5
BW 80 lbs. • Weaning Index 102 • Adj. YW 1074 lbs.
Fall Yearling Bulls
HM 1190J DOMINO 806A
DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 9/3/23 Reg. #44582109
HH ADVANCE 8392F ET
CL 1 DOMINO 1190J 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 9184W
CL1 DOMINO 4163B 1ET
HM 4163B LASS 108A
HM 0728 LASS X295
Horned. Nice, balanced bull. Out of a TREMENDOUS cow family. ADG 4.1
HH ADVANCE 5345C
HH MISS ADVANCE 2022Z
ETCL 1 DOMINO 461P 1ET
L1 DOMMINETTE 520
CL 1 DOMINO 215Z
CL 1 DOMINETTE 617S
UPS ADVANCE 0728
HM R259 LASS T478
Act. BW 88 lbs. • Weaning Index 90 • Adj. YW 972 lbs. Scrotal Circumference 40 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
HM 033 ADVANCE 813A
Calved: 9/4/23 Reg. #44571110
H5 1147 ADVANCE 417
FH 417 ADVANCE 033 ET
SR BAKKETTE 553C
HM 789T LASS X481
CL 1 DOMINO 789T 1ET HM 900 LASS X260
H5 4055 ADVANCE 1147 1 ET
H5 MS 7100 DOMET 215 SR BAKKEN 62Z
SR DELIGHT 767
CL 1 DOMINO 590R
CL1 DOMINETTE 193L
FH L1 DOMINO 900 HM 3377 LASS V972
Horned. Long, deep smooth made bull with really nice leg structure. Out of a Dam of Distinction. ADG 2.8
Act. BW 99 lbs. • Weaning Index 99 • Adj. YW 1026 lbs.
Scrotal Circumference 41 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 5% RE 30%
HM S649 ENDURE 814A DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF
Calved: 9/5/23 Reg. #P44592884
RPM ENDURE S649ET
HM 719T LASS X243
NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET H PG 2033 MIRANDA 4180 TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T HM 3377 LASS X091
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
H JT MIRANDA 2033 ET
DRF JWR PRINCE VICTOR 71I
KBCR 19D DOMINETTE 122
OXH MADISON 3377
HM 81 LASS R703
Scurred. Stout, thick, long and heavy boned. Lots of growth. Very gentle. Really good bull! Out of a great cow. ADG 2.36
Act. BW 103 lbs. • Weaning Index 103 • Adj. YW 1035 lbs.
Scrotal Circumference 38.5 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 0% RE 100%
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET
CT CLASSIC 70U HM 123 LASS V775 NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
H JT MIRANDA 2033 ET HYALITE ON TARGET 936
R MISS REVOLUTION 1009
Fall Yearling Bulls
HM S649 ENDURE 830A
Calved: 9/12/23 Reg. #P44592880
KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET
RPM ENDURE S649ET
H PG 2033 MIRANDA 4180 R
HM 7485 LASS 389A
HM 123 LASS V775 NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET
BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET
CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X
H JT MIRANDA 2033 ET GENOA FOREMOST 12180
R MISS REVOLUTION 1142
CT CLASSIC 70U
Polled. Moderate framed, dark red bull that is very thick and long. ADG 4.2 Act. BW 82 lbs. • Weaning Index 103 • Adj. YW 1075 lbs. Scrotal
HM 130 MOTION 838A
Calved: 9/18/23 Reg. #44576901
CL 1 DOMINO 6128D 1ET
SR MOTION 1309G
SR SURGETTE 209Z
UPS ADVANCE 0728
HM 0728 LASS X664
HM BOBBI X132
CL 1 DOMINO 386A 1ET
CL 1 DOMINETTE 055X
UPS DOMINO 3027
SR SHELLIE 987W
SR SAGA 1137
UPS MISS KNIGHT 3863
ECR L18 EXTRA DEEP 9279
HM 81 LASS V434
Horned. The longer you look at this guy, the better you like him. He has that typical horned Hereford bull look. Good frame and nicely balanced. ADG 4.03 Act. BW 93 lbs. • Weaning Index 101 • Adj. YW 1079 lbs. Scrotal
38.5 cm • Eye Pigment: LE 100% RE 100%
HM 452A CUDA 843A
NJW 73S M326 TRUST 100W ET BEHM R294 JASMAN102Y
MPH 10H
9/23/23 Reg. #44575053 FH
553C
MARK DOMINO 1321
H5 MS 7100 DOMET
SR BAKKEN 62Z SR DELIGHT 767
LJS MARK DOMINO 0945
LJS MS MARK DOMINO 1125 JA L1 DOMINO 5610C HM BOBBI X069
Fall Yearling Bulls
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