Castonguay Red Angus - 2023 Online + Private Treaty Bull Sales

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3.20.2023

OKLAHOMA

2023 ONLINE + PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALES

OMEGA,
OFFERING THE online

The Castonguays

Bryce + Chelsea

Chisholm, Quinn + Callahan

SALE CONTACTS // REDS

BRYCE + CHELSEA CASTONGUAY

405-368-5939

SALE CONTACTS // BLACKS

PERRY CASTONGUAY 405-880-4125

TERMS + CONDITIONS

All cattle will sell under the terms and conditions set forth by the American Angus Association and the Red Angus Association of America, respectively.

INSURANCE + GUARANTEES

BY SHOW CIRCUIT ONLINE SALES

ONLINE SALE HOSTED

CLINT PETZOLD 325-280-0925

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY THE LOTTED BULLS SELL IN THE ONLINE SALE. ALL OTHERS AVAILABLE PRIVATELY.

MARTIN-TRUDEAU INSURANCE

KATIE WILLIAMS 605-280-0925

THE FARM

25091 N 2690 RD

OMEGA, OK 73764

CATALOG DESIGN

OUR PERSPECTIVE, LLC

ABBIE CRIBBS 605-216-8617

Every bull will have passed a Breeding Soundness Exam prior to leaving the farm. Additionally, insurance will be available through Martin-Trudeau Insurance, seller will pay one half and buyer will pay one half of premium for insurance coverage for 1 year. Options include: All Risk Mortality (Option 1), All Risk Mortality + Accidental External Injury (Option 2), or All Risk Mortality + Accident, Sickness, & Disease Infertility (Option 3) No other guarantees will be offered. If buyer declines insurance coverage, buyer then assumes full risk for bull. Martin-Trudeau Insurance, contact Katie Williams on sale day at 605-770-9986.

DELIVERY + FEEDING

Free Delivery within 250 miles of Omega, Oklahoma. Shipping will be arranged on any delivery that exceeds 250 miles, and cost of that shipping will be split between seller and buyer.

Bulls can remain on feed at the farm free of charge until April 15, 2023. After April 15th there will be a $4 a day per head charge.

GEENSEEK GENOMIC PROFILE + PARENTAGE

All bulls have been parentage tested and most bulls have been GGP-High Density (150K) tested, which includes; genomic EPD Enhancement, parentage, OS testing, and MA testing.

RETAINED INTEREST

We are retaining a ½ semen interest in all bulls sold.

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OFFERING

3.20.2023

SALE HOSTED BY

It’s hard to find a place to start on these Red Box sons. There were eight bulls born out of this flush and the consistency and uniformity among them is outstanding. We flushed one of our stoutest cows to the popular Red Box sire in hopes of making a true production bull that commercial cattlemen would appreciate, and these bulls are just that. They are big bodied, square built, easy keeping, and full of muscle. It is truly a challenge separating out the “best” one. There is not a lot difference from top to bottom in this group.

In the last few months, this bull has really come on, and has sorted his way to the top of the pen. 287 carries a tremendous amount of body, rib shape and muscle in an attractive, sound package. Plus, he is in the top 10% Rib Eye for and the top 20% for Carcass Weight.

5 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 11 1.5 62 102 27 0.42 0.00 31.00 0.38 0.01 13CC RED BOX 287 DOB 2/1/22 // RAAA 4671169 // TATTOO 287 // CAT 1A // % 100 1 MANN RED BOX 55C SLGN WIDELOAD 920W PELTON MISS AJA 0839U UBAR HIGH CAPACITY 224 MEADO-WEST PERSUASION 5L NORSEMAN KING 2291 PELTON MISS IDA 0547R MISS BHR GOLDEN BOY 2 0294 BHR GOLDEN BOY 854 MISS BHR GRAND RIVER 7287 PB BHR GOLDEN BOY 453B LSF RED FAY LA425 P4025 BHR GRAND CANYON 400B MISS BHR T-HEART 141PB ACT BW 83 ACT WW 671 ACT YW 1270
THE
0294
X RED BOX
SONS

2

13CC RED BOX 264

DOB 1/22/22 // RAAA 4671175 // TATTOO 264 // CAT 1A // % 100

SLGN WIDELOAD 920W

MANN RED BOX 55C

PELTON MISS AJA 0839U

BHR GOLDEN BOY 854

MISS BHR GOLDEN BOY 2 0294

MISS BHR GRAND RIVER 7287 PB

UBAR HIGH CAPACITY 224 MEADO-WEST PERSUASION

5L NORSEMAN KING 2291

PELTON MISS IDA 0547R

BHR GOLDEN BOY 453B

LSF RED FAY LA425 P4025

BHR GRAND CANYON 400B MISS BHR T-HEART 141PB

This bull may be the most complete of the Red Box X 0294 flush, and we often find ourselves thinking that he should be the lead off bull of this sire group. Just like his counter parts, he is sound footed and stout featured. Overall, he is just hard to put a hole in.

CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 9 1.8 60 92 27 0.25 0.05 30.00 0.4 0.04
ACT BW 77 ACT WW 677 ACT YW 1208
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SIRE MANN RED BOX 55C

13CC RED BOX 259

DOB 1/21/22 // RAAA 4671167 // TATTOO 259 // CAT 1A // % 100

SLGN WIDELOAD 920W

MANN RED BOX 55C

PELTON MISS AJA 0839U

BHR GOLDEN BOY 854

MISS BHR GOLDEN BOY 2 0294

MISS BHR GRAND RIVER 7287 PB

UBAR HIGH CAPACITY 224

MEADO-WEST PERSUASION

5L NORSEMAN KING 2291

PELTON MISS IDA 0547R

BHR GOLDEN BOY 453B

LSF RED FAY LA425 P4025

BHR GRAND CANYON 400B MISS BHR T-HEART 141PB

259 has always been a standout. He was always the calf you noticed when pulled up to look at the calves this past summer. With that being said, he is still a standout in a very deep set of bulls and has found his way to the top of this group.

CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 10 -0.4 58 94 27 0.43 0.06 15.00 0.25 0.05
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ACT BW 75 ACT WW 744 ACT YW 1240
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13CC JOHN WICK 260

DOB 1/23/22 // RAAA 4671149 // TATTOO 260 // CAT 1A // % 100 4

RED U2 RECKONING 149A

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E

RED SIX MILE & CO GLORIA 29A

5L SIGNATURE 2846-266V

KRAA SIGNATURE E724

KRAA NEBULA C513

RED U2 RECON 192Y RED U2 ANEXA 271Y

RED 6 MILE FULL THROTTLE 171T

RED SIX MILE GLORIA 746W

5L SIGNATURE5615

5L LASSIE 873-2846

WFL NEBULA 707 165Z

KRAA CONQUEST A308

John Wick has played a big role in our breeding program over the last few years. He makes growthy, production bulls and attractive, functional females. We kept a full sibling to this bull last year and she is the perfect blend of maternal look and power. 13CC John Wick 260 is square built, aggressively muscled and has a true herd sire look from the side. His dam is very complete, she has good feet and a perfect udder.

CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 16 -1.4 64 93 26 0.38 0.14 9.00 -0.04 0.05
ACT BW 72 ACT WW 784 ACT YW 1322
8
SIRE RED 6 MILE JOHN WICK 882E

13CC JOHN WICK 255

RED

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E

5L

KRAA SIGNATURE E724

Here is another flushmate out of John Wick and our E724 donor. This bull has taken a little longer to mature, but in the last few weeks we have seen him really come into himself. He might be the most balanced bull in sale.

13CC MAXED OUT 275

WEBR

J6 MAXED OUT 121G

KRAA C110 E711

This Maxed Out bull that comes in a more moderate package but still weighs like lead. He has the good growth numbers that the Maxed Out bulls are known for and phenotypically he is big ribbed, sound footed, and well balanced. His dam just calved and she too is a more moderate framed cow that has a beautiful front end and good feet and legs.

DOB 1/22/22 // RAAA 4671153 // TATTOO 255 // CAT 1A // % 100 5 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 13 -0.6 66 105 26 0.47 -0.01 18.00 0.3 0.02
U2 RECKONING
SIX MILE
CO GLORIA
RED U2 RECON 192Y RED U2 ANEXA 271Y RED 6 MILE FULL THROTTLE 171T RED SIX MILE GLORIA 746W
149A RED
&
29A
SIGNATURE 2846-266V KRAA NEBULA
5L SIGNATURE5615 5L LASSIE
WFL NEBULA 707 165Z KRAA CONQUEST A308 ACT BW 72 ACT WW 630 ACT YW 1224
C513
873-2846
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DOB 1/27/22 // RAAA 4671239 // TATTOO 275 // CAT 1A // % 100 6 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 11 0.9 70 110 24 0.14 -0.06 12.00 0.36 0.01
BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118 MISS BHR COPPER D 946 WEBR TC CARD SHARK 1015 SLGN STONY’S TEMPEST 778T
EVALUTION C110 KRAA SIGNATURE A309 C-BAR EVOLUTION 107Y HRAA JULEP Y117 5L SIGNATURE 2846-266V HRAA 218 Y131 ACT BW 78 ACT WW 656 ACT YW 1202
MAXED OUT 527 J6 TEMPEST B300
KRAA

13CC MAXED OUT 227

We look forward to 227’s dam calving every year. She always breeds back quick and weans off a high performing, quality calf. With that being said, 227 might be the best calf she has raised yet. This bull was by far the highest performing at weaning and he continued that trend when we recorded yearling weights. Last year and this year, sons out of J6 Maxed Out have documented tremendous yearling weights and an overall complete look. 227 is in the top 1% for weaning weight and yearling weight. If you are wanting to add pounds to your calf crop check out the Maxed Out sons.

10 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 12 0.5 93 144 25 0.23 0.09 45.00 0.37 0.02
1/13/22 // RAAA 4671241 // TATTOO 227 // CAT 1A // % 100
DOB
TEMPEST B300
ROLLIN DEEP Y118 MISS BHR COPPER D 946
TC CARD SHARK 1015 SLGN STONY’S TEMPEST 778T HRAA C117 E752 HRAA LOCK N LOAD C117 HRAA RO017 XR31 MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 HRAA CHAYENE 707 BUF CRK LANCER R017 TJR L38 M77 607 ACT BW 83 ACT WW 828 ACT YW 1442
7 J6 MAXED OUT 121G WEBR MAXED OUT 627 J6
BIEBER
WEBR
SIRE j6 maxed out 121g

13CC DEEP END 2119

DOB 3/15/22 // RAAA 4671187 // TATTOO 2119 // CAT 1A // % 100 8

BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118

BIEBER DEEP END B597

BIEBER LAURA 158W

RED SIX MILE RAWHIDE 222X

RED SIX MILE MS PRIDE 590D

RED SIX MILE PRIDE 614B

BIEBER ROOSEVELT W384

BIEBER TILLY 399W

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27

BASIN LAURA 5301

RED LAZY MC SMASH 41N

RED YY TAFFETA 306N

RED SIX MILE RUEGER 221X

RED PTTV PRIDE 17’03

Perhaps the most intriguing bull in our lineup is this Deep End ET calf. If you’re looking for great hair, dark red color, and a striking profile, put him at the top of your list. We purchased 2119’s mom out of the Six Mile Genetic Focus sale in 2016 and she has played a huge role in building our herd. 2119’s full sister, raised a $14,500 heifer we consigned to the Flash & Function West sale last fall, who was recently named Champion Red Angus Heifer at the San Antonio Stock Show, Champion Red Angus Heifer at the Houston Livestock Show, and Reserve Champion Heifer Calf at Ft. Worth.

CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 12 -1.8 65 100 26 0.51 0.06 23.00 0.29 0.04
ACT BW 85 ACT WW 564 ACT YW 1130
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SIRE bieber deep end b597

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13CC RED EAGLE 232

RED

EGL GCC RED EAGLE E7194

4MC CREAM SODA 5222

We flushed 232’s dam last year, because year after year she was producing the kind of calves we wanted to keep. His dam is loaded with cow power, she has a striking presence and a great udder. We purchased her from McEntire Red Angus in 2017 because she was hard to fault phenotypically. Since then, we have bred her multiple ways, including her 502 x Bieber Spartan flush. 232 is a powerful bull that charts in the top 2% for weaning weight, the top 8% for yearling weight and the top 20% for Yield Grade, Carcass Weight, and Ribeye.

13CC MASTERPIECE 293

NIO MASTERPIECE 0119

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E NIO BLACKBIRD 7021

LSF SRR TAKEOVER 5051C

WEBR LAKOTA 104G

Z336

This is NIO Masterpiece 0119’s first calf crop, and we are excited about them. However, of the four Masterpiece sons that made the bull pen, 293 is probably the most fascinating. His sire and dam come from breed leading programs. While he is fun to look at on paper, we think he is even better phenotypically. This bull puts look, growth, stoutness, and shape all into a sound package.

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DOB 1/17/22 // RAAA 4671203 // TATTOO 232 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 7 2.1 82 122 23 0.15 -0.03 33.00 0.31 -0.01
U2
RED U2 RECKONING 149A RED U2 OPHELIA 370W LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 147 TJS LONE STAR S663
RIFF 1213C TJS SARABELL A174
RED
CREAM
BECKTON EPIC R397 K LSF COUNTESS 925R RED NORTHLINE CRUSH 59R RED NORTHLINE LASS 319H ACT BW 88 ACT WW 792 ACT YW 1340
LSF OPTIMISM 1107Y
NORTHLINE
SODA
DOB 2/12/22 // RAAA 4671301 // TATTOO 293 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 14 -1.4 69 112 27 0.47 0.12 33.00 0.19 0.03
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RED U2 RECKONING 149A SIX MILE & CO GLORIA 29A SIX MILE SIGNATURE 295B BLAIRS BLACKBIRD 107X
3SCC LAKOTA
LSF TAKEOVER 9943W LSF RR SYRINGA U8044 X0331 BASIN TREND SETTER 45S5 3SCC LAKOTA W166 ACT BW 74 ACT WW 668 ACT YW 1194
SIRE GL GCC red eagle e7194 Masterpiece DAUGHTER

13CC BEARTOOTH 234

13CC FEATURE 008

We would consider this bull safe for heifers, based on his EPDs, actual birthweight, and the consistency of low birth weight calves produced by his sire. Furthermore, his mom was out of a low birthweight bull. His dam is the result of a bred heifer we purchased out of the U2 Dispersal sale in 2019. On the topside of his pedigree is WEBR Beartooth 742 who we have used as a heifer bull, consistently since 2018. WEBR Beartooth 742 is outstanding phenotypically. He’s rugged, wide made, perfectly balanced, and docile enough to scratch on the head.

13CC BEARTOOTH 252

WEBR BEARTOOTH 742

13CC MISS 055

252 may be a heifer bull option for some. This is another son out of our WEBR Beartooth 742 bull. I don’t think I have ever seen a calf out of WEBR Beartooth 742 weigh more than 65 pounds, in fact most are weighed in from 45-55 pounds. 252’s dam is another heifer that was born to a bred heifer we purchased out of the U2 dispersal. His dam is a Riff daughter, she’s stout, square, sound and good uttered.

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DOB 1/18/22 // RAAA 4671347 // TATTOO 234 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 17 -3.1 65 102 26 0.05 -0.06 22.00 0.47 0.01
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SRR TAKEOVER 5051C
MISS KITTY 517 LSF TAKEOVER 9943W LSF RR SYRINGA U8044 X0331 RED SOO LINE POWER EYE 161X BJF KITTY 9059W
WEBR BEARTOOTH 742 LSF
WEBR
RED U2 HEAD GAMES 330E RED U2 FEATURE 100F RED U2 FOREIGNER 413B RED U2 MS ROBO 383C RED U2 RIFF 1213C RED U2 FEATURE 217C ACT BW 53 ACT WW 722 ACT YW 1108
DOB 1/21/22 // RAAA 4671345 // TATTOO 252 // CAT 1A // % 100 12 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 15 -1.6 63 99 27 0.36 -0.02 12.00 0.24 0.01
LSF SRR TAKEOVER 5051C WEBR MISS KITTY 517 LSF TAKEOVER 9943W LSF RR SYRINGA U8044 X0331 RED SOO LINE POWER EYE 161X BJF KITTY 9059W
RED RSL ICE MAN 260D RED U2 MISS
RED NORTHERN ICE MAN 8U RED RSL SEREBL 298Z RED U2 RIFF 1213C RED U2 MISS 169C ACT BW 64 ACT WW 694 ACT YW 1210
443F
SIRE TO LOTS 11 + 12 WEBR BEARTOOTH 742

13CC POKERFACE 243

WEBR

MF POKERFACE 7862

HRAA A371 E777 HRAA

243 is dark cherry red and has a tremendous amount of hair. Phenotypically he is very square built and big boned. 243s dam has produced a standout bull year after year for us and this year is no different.

CAST EXCLUSIVE 214

MUSGRAVE 316 EXCLUSIVE

MUSGRAVE EXCLUSIVE 180-367

MUSGRAVE BLACKBIRD 367 1479

VIN-MAR O’RIELLY FACTOR

CAST ERICA 205

ERICA 2140

This bull has always been one of our favorites. He has been a standout in the bull pen since day one. He is massive and has a commanding presence about him. He’s heavy muscled, high performing and rugged made. His sire, Musgrave Exclusive 180-367, was purchased from Musgrave Angus in 2021 and his first calf crop has made a statement. He has consistently produced rugged, thick made bulls that have an eye-catching look from the side.

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DOB 1/18/22 // RAAA 4671247 // TATTOO 243 // CAT 1B // % 99.9 13 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 9 0.4 53 85 28 0.22 0.06 14.00 -0.04 0.01
TC
1015 HMF EDEN’S
WEBR DOC HOLIDAY 2N PFFR MS NYACK 237 PERKS ADVANCE 121R OLC ST DONNA L137
CARD SHARK
DELIGHT 8205
CHAMP A371 WCR MISS
HRAA JACKHAMMER Y165 HRAA MISS FLAT IRON 944 RED COCKBURN RIBEYE 308U DAMAR OH MY GOODNESS W152 ACT BW 84 ACT WW 622 ACT YW 1164
OLIVIA RE 3180A
DOB 2/4/22 // AAA 20570347 // TATTOO 214 14 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA 5 1.9 69 118 30 43 0.81 0.61 0.018
LD CAPITALIST 316 MUSGRAVE PRIM LASSIE 163-386 SAC CONVERSATION MCATL BLACKBIRD 1479-568
PAF
SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035 VIN-MAR EDELLA 2827 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 OSU ERICA 5114 ACT BW 80 ACT WW 846 ACT YW 1368
SIRE MF POKER FACE 7862

CAST EMBLAZON 209

We have used LD Emblazon 999 frequently over the years and he just works for us. He is a no nonsense bull that covers the basics and adds a lot of thickness. This Emlazon son is square made and full of muscle. In 2021 we retained a full brother to this bull in our herd. His first calf crop is on the ground now and they have the thickness we have come to expect from Emblazon bulls. On paper, 209 is in the top 10% for yearling weight and the top 15% for weaning weight.

CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 4 3.1 77 138 18 51 0.65 0.74 -0.019
DOB 1/20/22 // AAA 20570351 // TATTOO 209 15 LD EMBLAZON 999 OCC EMBLAZON 854E SH FOREVER LADY 3124 5118 DHD TRAVELER 6807 DIXIE ERICA OF CH 1019 RITO 1I1 OF 2536 RITO 616 TOEBBEN FOREVER LADY 3124 CAST ERICA 205 VIN-MAR O’RIELLY FACTOR PAF ERICA 2140 A A R TEN X 7008 S A BOBO RITA 1559 PVF INSIGHT 0129 OSU EMPRESS 2109 ACT BW 76 ACT WW 794 ACT YW 1344 15
FULL SIB TO LOT 15
SIRE LD emblazon 999

CAST EXCLUSIVE 226

DOB

MUSGRAVE 316 EXCLUSIVE

MUSGRAVE EXCLUSIVE 180-367

SAV BLACKCAP

MAY 5050

LD

316 MUSGRAVE PRIM LASSIE 163-386 SAC

GRAND SIRE MUSGRAVE 316 EXCLUSIVE

CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 5 2 82 134 31 55 0.74 0.80 0.044
3/17/22 // AAA 20570337
TATTOO
//
226 16
CAPITALIST
CONVERSATION
MUSGRAVE BLACKBIRD 367 1479 BLACKBIRD
MCATL
1479-568
SAV BLACKCAP MAY 9236
SAV RENOWN 3439 SAV BLACKCAP MAY 1808 ACT BW 72 ACT WW 700 COLEMAN CHARLO 0256 SAV BLACKCAP MAY 4136 ACT YW 1270 16
SAV PRESIDENT 6847
Here is the combination bull of the set. If you need a bull to that is big bodied, easy fleshing, and moderate, put 226 at the top of your list. This bull has a good amount of center capacity and he carries it in a sound, attractive package. Furthermore, he charts in the top 10% for weaning weight and the top 15% for yearling weight.
OFFERING THE Private treaty

295

13CC CYCLONE 295

RED

225E

W SUNRISE TYPHOON 604H

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E

SIX MILE MS CROWN 88H

13CC Cyclone 295 has a fun pedigree, and it is hard not to keep him. We purchased his mom as a bred heifer out of Six Mile’s Genetic Focus sale in 2021. His dam is hard to put a hole in. She’s feminine, attractive, sound and has a great udder. He has a cool look with a big top and is as sound as any bull in the pen.

13CC RED BOX 271

BHR GOLDEN BOY 854

MISS BHR GOLDEN BOY 2 0294

MISS

GRAND RIVER 7287 PB

271 may be the highest performing flush brother, phenotypically and on paper. He is one of the biggest bulls in the pen, he is long spined, and of the 40 bulls we developed, he gained the most on a daily basis. He is a good converter and a solid option if you are looking to add a shot of performance.

DOB 2/12/22 // RAAA 4671353 // TATTOO 295 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 10 1.1 78 126 19 0.34 -0.01 22.00 0.34 0.02
RED HOWE
LSF SRR TYSON 3025A RED SSS VALENTINE 335Z RED U6 HESSTON 14Z RED HOWE JOANNA 158Y
SSS TYCOON
JOANNA 145C
RED SIX
RED U2 RECKONING 149A RED SIX MILE & CO GLORIA 29A RED HALL’S BARRY 040C RED BAR 4A ACROWN 22B ACT BW 80 ACT WW 625 ACT YW 1095
MILE MS CROWN 419F
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DOB 1/24/22 // RAAA 4671165 // TATTOO 271 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 9 1.9 64 105 27 0.15 0.02 25.00 0.24 0.01 MANN RED
SLGN WIDELOAD
PELTON
AJA 0839U UBAR HIGH CAPACITY 224 MEADO-WEST PERSUASION 5L NORSEMAN KING 2291 PELTON MISS IDA 0547R
271
BOX 55C
920W
MISS
BHR GOLDEN BOY 453B LSF RED FAY LA425 P4025 BHR GRAND CANYON 400B MISS BHR T-HEART 141PB ACT BW 77 ACT WW 642 ACT YW 1268
BHR

272

13CC RED BOX 272

SLGN WIDELOAD 920W

MANN RED BOX 55C

PELTON MISS AJA 0839U

BHR GOLDEN BOY 854

MISS BHR GOLDEN BOY 2 0294

7287 PB

UBAR

5L

This is another Red Box X 0294 bull and I firmly believe he is just as good as his flushmates selling in the online sale, but we simply couldn’t put all 6 of those bulls in the sale. This bull is a good combination of power, size, and soundness.

282

13CC RED BOX 282

SLGN WIDELOAD 920W

MANN RED BOX 55C

PELTON MISS AJA 0839U

BHR GOLDEN BOY 854

MISS BHR GOLDEN BOY 2 0294

MISS BHR GRAND RIVER 7287 PB

283 is the final Red Box X 0294 bull, but he is certainly not the least. Again, these bulls could be put in any order on any day. They each have their own advantages, and depending on what you’re looking for you may like some more than others. Nevertheless, 282 exhibits the same traits of power, size, and mass that his flush brothers do.

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DOB 1/24/22 // RAAA 4671179 // TATTOO 272 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 11 -0.7 54 85 27 0.34 0.02 28.00 0.37 0.03
HIGH CAPACITY 224 MEADO-WEST PERSUASION
NORSEMAN KING
PELTON
2291
MISS IDA 0547R
LSF RED
P4025
GRAND CANYON 400B MISS BHR T-HEART 141PB ACT BW 70 ACT WW 646 ACT YW 1245
MISS BHR GRAND RIVER
BHR GOLDEN BOY 453B
FAY LA425
BHR
DOB 1/29/22 // RAAA 4671161 // TATTOO 282 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 11 0.3 53 87 27 0.37 0.03 10 0.13 0.03
UBAR HIGH CAPACITY 224 MEADO-WEST PERSUASION 5L NORSEMAN KING 2291 PELTON MISS IDA 0547R
BHR GOLDEN BOY 453B LSF RED FAY LA425 P4025 BHR GRAND CANYON 400B MISS BHR T-HEART 141PB ACT BW 75 ACT WW 658 ACT YW 1232

257

13CC JOHN WICK 257

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E

KRAA

The John Wick X E724 flush was one of my favorites. There were 5 calves born in this flush, we kept the two heifers and all three bulls are for sale here. John Wick has made a big impact on the red angus breed and our E724 cow just produces a solid, attractive calf every time.

13CC MAXED OUT 269

We purchased 269’s dam out of the U2 Dispersal sale in 2019. She is a stout featured, big boned, square made U2 RIFF daughter that is built to last. 269 is another son out of J6 Maxed Out who offers growth numbers to take note of.

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DOB 1/22/22 // RAAA 4671151 // TATTOO 257 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 15 -2.4 64 104 26 0.44 0 7.00 0.17 0.03
U2 RECKONING 149A RED SIX MILE & CO GLORIA 29A RED U2 RECON 192Y RED U2 ANEXA 271Y RED 6 MILE FULL THROTTLE 171T RED SIX MILE GLORIA 746W
RED
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE 2846-266V KRAA NEBULA C513 5L SIGNATURE5615 5L LASSIE 873-2846 WFL NEBULA 707 165Z KRAA CONQUEST A308 ACT BW 74 ACT WW 572 ACT YW 1128
E724 5L
DOB 1/26/22 // RAAA 4671307 // TATTOO 269 // CAT 1A // % 100 269 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 8 2.3 84 132 23 0.17 0.08 37.00 0.36 0.03
WEBR MAXED OUT 627 J6 TEMPEST
BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118 MISS BHR COPPER D 946 WEBR TC CARD SHARK 1015 SLGN STONY’S TEMPEST 778T RED U2
RED U2 RIFF 1213C RED U2 FEATURE 217C RED U2 RECKONING 149A RED U2 OPHELIA 370W RED U2 JUSTIFIED 235Z RED U2 FEATURE 11A ACT BW 77 ACT WW 642 ACT YW 1268
J6 MAXED OUT 121G
B300
FEATURE 100F

289

13CC MAGNUM 289

RED

WEBR MAGNUM 833

48X

KRAA EXPECTATION E718

We have loved our WEBR Magnum sons and we have used WEBR Magnum heavily over the years. He combines muscle, growth and that dark red color and then he consistently stamps every calf that way. This year we calved out our first set of WEBR Magnum daughters and they are great mothers with beautiful udders.

291

13CC MASTERPIECE 291

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E

NIO MASTERPIECE 0119

NIO BLACKBIRD 7021

LSF RAB CONQUEST 2769Z

13CC WILD ANGEL 602

ULRA ANGEL 1304

291 is an all-around complete bull. He comes from a line of very broody, maternal, sound females and I would expect him to be a candidate for making replacements. This is 13CC Angel 602’s fourth bull calf, and every bull calf she has had, has made the keeper pen. 291’s dam is a natural calf out of one of our foundation females and like her mom, she has a tremendous amount of center body while still being very feminine through her head and neck and attractive from the profile. I feel like 602’s bull calves tend to mature a little later, so I expect this bull to keep progressing throughout the spring.

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DOB 2/7/22 // RAAA 4671231 // TATTOO 289 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 11 0.1 67 106 26 0.44 0.17 27.00 0.01 0.04
U2
CRUISER
RED HOWE MAGNUM 169W RED FLYING K LASS 30U SIX MILE TIMBERLAKE 180T PFFR CRUISER 10U
MAGNUM 108B PFFR
EXPECTATION 1412Y
CONQUEST B412 LSF JBOB EXPECTATION 6034S LSF LOGAN H1375 LA414 HXC CONQUEST 4405P HRAA PACKER Z201 ACT BW 84 ACT WW 699 ACT YW 1200
LSF
KRAA
DOB 2/9/22 // RAAA 4671205 // TATTOO 291 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 13 -1.1 73 119 21 0.33 0.12 32.00 0.1 0.02
RED U2 RECKONING 149A RED SIX MILE & CO GLORIA 29A SIX MILE SIGNATURE 295B BLAIRS BLACKBIRD 107X
HXC CONQUEST 4405P LSF RAB MS SEQUOYA X7617 HXC JACKHAMMER 888800U ULRA THOR DEE W9 ACT BW 72 ACT WW 654 ACT YW 1238

296

13CC WHEEL STARK 296

BLACK

DRACARYS 178E

WHEEL STARK 67G

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E

SIX MILE BESSIE 256H

This bull is one of the most unique bulls in the pen. His structure is incredible, he is built square at the ground and maintains genuine width throughout. We purchased his dam from Six Mile Red Angus in 2021, and we look forward to adding her to the donor pen in the future.

13CC MASTERPIECE 2106

SIX MILE JOHN WICK 882E

NIO MASTERPIECE 0119

NIO BLACKBIRD 7021

RED SIX MILE RAWHIDE 222X

RED SIX MILE MS PRIDE 590D

614B

I can’t brag on this bull’s hair, color and build enough. Another bull out of a impressive Six Mile Red Angus cow we purchased in 2016. This bull’s mom also has an ET calf in this sale and she consistently throws stout made cattle, with dark cherry red color and great hair.

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DOB 2/12/22 // RAAA 4671351 // TATTOO 296 // CAT 1A // % 100
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 8 0.5 66 101 22 0.37 0.08 21.00 0.14 0.03
WHEEL
RED WHEEL
BROOKING BANK NOTE 4040 BLACK WHEEL JESTRESS 1Y RED WHEEL N DEAL 143Y RED WHEEL ROSE 52Y
ROSE 66C
RED BAR E-L BESSIE
RED U2 RECKONING 149A RED SIX MILE & CO GLORIA 29A RED BAR E-L APPROVAL 4L RED BAR E-L BESSIE 124P ACT BW 78 ACT WW 538 ACT YW 988
259T
DOB 2/27/22 // RAAA 4671207 // TATTOO 2106 // CAT 1A // % 100 2106 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA FAT 13 -0.8 60 98 23 0.28 0.11 13.00 -0.11 0.02
RED U2 RECKONING 149A RED SIX MILE & CO GLORIA 29A SIX MILE SIGNATURE 295B BLAIRS BLACKBIRD 107X
SIX MILE PRIDE
RED LAZY MC SMASH 41N RED YY TAFFETA 306N RED SIX MILE RUEGER 221X RED PTTV PRIDE 17’03 ACT BW 77 ACT WW 597 ACT YW 1238
RED
SIRE WHEEL STARK 67G

CAST GRAZER 212

BASIN

LD GRAZER 7090

VIN-MAR

CAST ERICA 204

Grazer is a new sire we AI’d to this year and both of the Grazer sons we raised were obvious choices for the bull pen last fall. LD Grazer 7090 is a thick made, easy fleshing, bold made sire, and we have seen that stamped on his sons. 212 is easily the widest made, biggest middled bull in the pen.

CAST EXCLUSIVE 208

MUSGRAVE 316 EXCLUSIVE

MUSGRAVE EXCLUSIVE 180-367

MUSGRAVE BLACKBIRD 367 1479

999

CAST ERICA 2789

ERICA 278

208 is a stout featured bull, who is big topped and has a nice round rib shape. This is another shapely, well balanced bull out of our Musgrave Exclusive herd sire.

DOB 1/22/22 // AAA 20570348 // TATTOO 212 212 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE -1 4 64 117 27 48 1.10 0.53 0.018
PAYWEIGHT 1682
PAYWEIGHT 006S 21AR O LASS 7017
UPWARD 307R GAR RETAIL PRODUCT 1725
LD BLACKCAP 4793 BASIN
SITZ
O’RIELLY FACTOR PAF ERICA
SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035 VIN-MAR EDELLA 2827 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 OSU ERICA 5114 ACT BW 77 ACT WW 774 ACT YW 1296
2140
23
DOB 2/9/22 // AAA 20570340 // TATTOO 208
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 9 0.2 59 99 32 40 0.52 0.50 0.005
208
LD CAPITALIST 316 MUSGRAVE PRIM LASSIE 163-386
CONVERSATION MCATL BLACKBIRD
SAC
1479-568
CAST
OCC EMBLAZON 854E SH FOREVER LADY 3124 5118 SAV TEN SPEED 3022 PAF ERICA 2140 ACT BW 75 ACT WW 692 ACT YW 1162
LD EMBLAZON

CAST GRAZER 210

LD GRAZER 7090

LD

MOHNEN MADAME PRIDE 1398

210 is the other Grazer son in the line up and on the bottom side of 210’s pedigree is Mohen Madame Pride, she is a Charlo daughter that has made quite an impact on our Angus herd. She’s moderate framed, deep bellied, easy fleshing, and the first to calve every year.

CAST AMERICA 211

SAV AMERICA 8018

SAV BLACKCAP MAY 9235 LD

This may be one of the most attractive and complete bulls in the pen. Hes an ET calf out of a cow we consider a foundation female we purchased from SAV in 2020, and the popular SAV America sire that sold for a record breaking $1.5 million in 2020. This bull also charts in the top 10% for weaning weight and the top 20% for yearling weight.

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DOB 1/21/22 // AAA 20570349 // TATTOO 210
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 5 1.3 70 130 36 70 0.90 0.64 0.024
210
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S 21AR O LASS 7017 SITZ UPWARD 307R GAR RETAIL PRODUCT 1725
BLACKCAP 4793
MADAME PRIDE 5290 OCC PAXTON 730P BOHI ABIGALE 6014 SAV TRAVELER 004 SAV MADAME PRIDE 0075 ACT BW 75 ACT WW 718 ACT YW 1274
COLEMAN CHARLO 0256 SAV
DOB 1/21/22 // AAA 20570362 // TATTOO 211 211 CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 4 4.1 79 131 26 63 0.56 0.77 0.026
SAV PRESIDENT
SAV MADAME PRIDE 0075 COLEMAN CHARLO 0256 SAV BLACKCAP MAY 4136 SAF 598 BANDO 5175 SAV MADAME PRIDE 8264
6847
CAPITALIST
BLACKCAP
CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028 LD DIXIE ERICA 2053 SAV INTERNATIONAL 2020 SAV BLACKCAP MAY 1782 ACT BW 70 ACT WW 618 ACT YW 1162
316 SAV
MAY 7510

219

CAST EXCLUSIVE 219

MUSGRAVE 316 EXCLUSIVE

MUSGRAVE EXCLUSIVE 180-367

CAST ERICA 616

LD

316 MUSGRAVE PRIM LASSIE 163-386 SAC

DENVER 2002B PAF ERICA 2140 EXAR UPSHOT 0562B

EXAR ROYAL LASS 1067 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 OSU ERICA 5114 ACT BW 78 ACT WW 736 ACT YW 1304

223

DOB 3/5/22 // AAA 20570354 // TATTOO 223

LD

CAPITALIST

MUSGRAVE 316 EXCLUSIVE

MUSGRAVE BLACKBIRD 367 1479

CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229

PAF ERICA 2140

SAC

CONVERSATION

CONNEALY CONSENSUS BLUE LILLY OF CONANGA 16 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 OSU 869A ERICA 4147 ACT BW 73 ACT WW 701 ACT YW 1275

223’s dam has played an integral part in building this Angus herd. We purchased her from Pfeiffer Angus and she has served as a foundation cow for us. We currently have 8 of her daughters in our herd. Her progeny always finds its way to the keeper pen.

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DOB 2/16/22 // AAA 20570344 // TATTOO 208
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 11 -0.8 45 91 38 40 0.84 0.59 0.055
CAPITALIST
CONVERSATION
MUSGRAVE BLACKBIRD 367 1479 BLACKBIRD
MCATL
1479-568
EXAR
219 has really started to mature over the last few weeks and we are excited about what he has to offer. This bull is attractive, strong topped, and long bodied. He has an aggressive shape to his top and a square hip.
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE -2 3.3 66 109 35 48 1.34 0.72 0.047
CAST EXCLUSIVE 223
MUSGRAVE EXCLUSIVE 180-367
316 MUSGRAVE PRIM LASSIE 163-386
MCATL BLACKBIRD 1479-568
OSU ERICA 5114

CAST DECLARATION 222

STEVENSON

LD DECLARATION 056

SAV

CAST EMPRESS 014

5116

This bull was raised by one of our favorite first calf heifers and she did a great job. He has some really impressive growth numbers and charts in the top 4% for weaning weight and the top 10% for yearling weight. Phenotypically he’s one of the most attractive fronted bulls, that ties into a round rib and square top.

CAST EXCLUSIVE 227

MUSGRAVE EXCLUSIVE

180-367

CAST ERICA 2059

Here is another Musgrave Exclusive 180-367 son and again we like how easy keeping and deep sided this bull is. He may be the youngest bull in the pen, but he has grown just as good, if not better, than most of his contemporaries.

DOB 3/4/22 // AAA 20570357 // TATTOO 222
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 9 1.6 85 146 26 65 0.41 0.95 -0.039
222
ACCLAIM RL 9061 BIRDIE 3102 CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028 LD ERICA 4891
DECLARATION 70748 LD ERICA 6491 JINDRA
PRESIDENT
EMPRESS
COLEMAN CHARLO 0256 SAV BLACKCAP MAY 4136 PVF INSIGHT 0129 OSU EMPRESS 2109 ACT BW 75 ACT WW 600 ACT YW 1166
6847 OSU
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DOB 3/24/22 // AAA 20570339 // TATTOO 227
CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW RE 7 -0.2 60 108 29 42 0.83 0.79 0.024
227
MUSGRAVE BLACKBIRD 367 1479 LD CAPITALIST 316 MUSGRAVE PRIM LASSIE 163-386 SAC CONVERSATION MCATL BLACKBIRD 1479-568
MUSGRAVE 316 EXCLUSIVE
MONUMENTAL
CAST ERICA 205 3F EPIC 4631 FWY 7008 OF C085 4029 VIN-MAR O’RIELLY FACTOR PAF ERICA 2140 ACT BW 72 ACT WW 632 ACT YW 1201
EXAR
6056B

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Expected Progeny Difference (EPD). is the prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. Interim EPDs may appear on young animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated into the American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) procedures. This EPD will be preceded by an “I”, and may or may not include the animal’s own performance record for a particular trait, depending on its availability, appropriate contemporary grouping, or data edits needed for NCE.

Accuracy (ACC), is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. An accuracy of close to 1.0 indicates higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included in the analysis.

Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.

Birth Weight (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Weaning Weight (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG), feed efficiency expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for postweaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.

Yearling Weight (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Yearling Height (YH), is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height, expressed in inches, compared to the that of other sires.

Scrotal Circumference (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires.

Docility (DOC), is expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility in a sire’s offspring compared to another sire.

MATERNAL

Heifer Pregnancy (HP), is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first–calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction, and the EPD is reported in percentage units.

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires.

Maternal Milk (Milk), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.

Mature Weight (MW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.

Mature Height (MH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires.

FOOT SCORE

Claw Set (Claw), is expressed in units of claw-set score. A lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal claw set, which is toes that are symmetrical, even and appropriately spaced.

Foot Angle (Angle), is expressed in units of foot-angle score. A lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal foot angle, which is a 45-degree angle at the pastern joint with appropriate toe length and heel depth.

CARCASS

The genetic evaluation produces a single set of EPDs for carcass traits where the units of measure are in trait format and analyzed on an age-constant basis.

Carcass Weight (CW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Marbling (Marb), is expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Ribeye Area (RE), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Fat Thickness (Fat), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

Carcass Weight (CW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.

$VALUE INDEXES

$Value Indexes, reported in dollars per head, are multi-trait selection indexes where a higher value suggests more profit. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires if sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment.

Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from conception to weaning. Increased selection pressure on $M aims to decrease overall mature cow size and improve foot structure and fertility while maintaining weaning weights consistent with today’s production.

Weaned Calf Value ($W), expressed in dollars per head, provides the expected difference in future progeny preweaning performance from birth to weaning. Increased selection pressure on $W increases weaning and maternal milk traits while increasing mature cow size.

Cow Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollars savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals. Components for computing $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size.

Feedlot Value ($F), expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires. The underlying objective assumes commercial producers will retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell fed cattle on a carcass weight basis with no considerations of premiums or discounts for quality and yield grade.

Grid Value ($G), expressed in dollars per carcass, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit, including quality and yield grade attributes, compared to progeny of other sires.

Beef Value ($B), expressed in dollars per carcass, represents the expected average differences in the progeny postweaning performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. This index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot phase, and market these animals on a quality-based carcass grid.

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