GBT Angus Online Bull Sale Catalog 2023

to our 11th Annual Online Offering!

Welcome once again to our Annual online offering! 2023 marks 30 years in the seed-stock business and our 11th online sale. GBT Angus was established in the early 90’s with the name born from the idea to incorporate initials of those involved, my step father Gerry, my mom Betty and myself, Trevor- making GBT. The beginnings started at our home place where I grew up, just south of Kisbey. This is now the home to Jim and Sarah Anderson’s Right Cross Ranch. Cheryl and I took up residence and have since called home, on her family’s original Clements homestead near Wawota. The move was made with the cow herd, twenty years ago now, in the spring of 2003.

We couldn’t be more proud of this bunch of bulls. Every single one is sired by a herd bull that we raised and all but three are out of a dam, grand dam and great grand dam that were bred and born right here and carry the GBT prefix. This approach has enabled us to develop a herd of cattle that are truly genetically adapted to their environment and fit a no frills, commercial cow based style of management. Each bull is a product of an intensive selection process:

#1. Every bull was born within a 45 day calving season (fertility).

#2 Is out of a mom that calves and nurses without assistance (maternal intelligence,udder quality).

#3 Has multi generations of cows reared in a system that mimics an efficient commercial program (suited to their environment).

We strongly believe in transparency and the ability for our customers to evaluate a product that hasn’t been manipulated or altered. These bulls have never had their feet or hair trimmed-same goes for the cows behind them.

Please join us to evaluate the bulls, cows, heifer mates and herd bulls at any time. If you are unable to make it to view them prior to the auction, don’t hesitate to call and discuss your needs.

Respectfully, Trevor, Cheryl, Brett, Carter Branvold

Do’s and Don’t s - What you can expect :

- Fertile, Functional, Practical and Predictable Angus Genetics-

- High fertility. Our cows calve from the result of a 45 day breeding window. We don’t have two calving seasons. Opens and dries are culled-no question.

- Guaranteed parentage. All bulls verified through DNA testing.

- All bulls selling are free of any known genetic defects.

- We don’t trim hair or feet. We believe it’s important to present our cattle without altering what they truly are.

- All bulls are tested free of Johnes disease.

- We don’t push our bulls for extravagant gains. Their goodness is bred in, not fed on.

- Our bulls are developed for longevity. That’s why we don’t push them for unrealistic, impractical gains.

- No added expense of sales management, auctioneers, ring men, order buyers or other sales commissions.

- No silly sale orders. Bulls sell in the order of when they are born-yes, simplicity does exist.

- We use the very bulls we raise. If they aren’t good enough for us, we don’t expect you to buy them.

- We believe in our cattle. Every cow in our herd carries the GBT prefix and many also carry the prefix on the sire side. Unfortunately, this is an uncommon practice.

- No, our sale bulls don’t weigh 1800lbs. We could feed them to that point but why waste the feed and hinder longevity and usefulness?

- Our cattle calve easily and calves nurse without assistance. No need for watchful cameras or barns. We calve on grass with less than 1% requiring assistance-this includes our first calf heifers. Anything requiring intervention is culled. We don’t perpetuate problems.

- Yes, we challenge our cows. We run them in a similar fashion to our commercial counterparts.

- No, we don’t “performance test” our bulls. A full feed bunk and giving every opportunity to flourish, isn’t a test. We believe the true test is done through the mother cows-this is the real world proving grounds.

- We don’t sort aside poor doers and feed them separately. We discard them.

ABOUT OUR SCORING SYSTEM:

We concentrate a lot of our efforts towards analyzing and discriminating our cattle. Utilize this information to your advantage. Be aware that we never want a customer disappointed in one of bulls or how they produce. We therefore score them critically.

Udders: Calving on grass is a whole new level of difficult with keeping udders sound. Unlike winter calving, the milk flow comes in hard and fast. With most of our customers calving on grass, we feel it’s imperative to be extra diligent with selecting towards cows that have udders that resist early breakdown. We score our cows right at calving to ensure we grade them at full engorgement. This reveals imperfections that tend to be less visible only days later.

5/5 perfect udder and teat structure.

4/5 very ideal quality-future break down unlikely.

3/5 some attachment and or teat placement/size issues but still very functional.

2/5 poor, culling required.

1/5 very poor, nursing assistance required.

Calving Ease: We calve our heifers right along side our mature cow herd out on grass. We only check our herd twice daily, so we expect both our heifers and cows to calve and nurse unassisted. Any females requiring assistance in this regard are marked and culled. Being this ruthless has groomed a herd of cattle that are largely self sufficient.

5/5 very small (<60 lbs.) high degree of confidence to use in heifer breeding programs.

4/5 small (60-75 lbs.) may be used on heifers in low birth herds.

3/5 medium (75-85 lbs.) recommended for cows.

2/5 large (85-100 lbs.) cows only.

1/5 very large (>100 lbs.) castrated.

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HEIFER BULLS OR COW BULLS:

When we determine whether a bull receives “heifer bull” status (5/5) or not isn’t determined by performance or birth weight alone. We consider calf shape, the cows past track record and the individuals throughout the pedigree. Be aware of your own cow herd though. A herd with already low birth weights or low incidences of calving difficulties are often able to be freer in their selection compared to one that struggles with calving issues. In short, if it’s abnormal to assist heifers in your program, don’t hesitate to sample a CE:4/5 bull. Alternately, if past experiences prove birth weights and calving issues are an issue, err on the side of caution and stick with the 5/5 bulls on your heifer mating’s.

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TERMINOLOGY/ABBREVIATIONS:

CE: 5/5 being easiest calving potential. Lower the number equals potentially lower calving ease. Disposition: 5/5 indicating quietest with lower score indicating less desirable disposition.

AOD: Age of dam in years at time of calving.

Udder: 5/5 indicates highest quality. Lower the number equals less desirable. --------------------------------------------

NO FREE LUNCH

Since the performance craze hit back in the 70’s, our industry has in some form or fashion held onto this bigger, better, faster fascination. It’s a fascination that still plagues many systems today. Increasing weaning weights means having to increase milk and growth production which in turn increases cow maintenance requirements. Remember…there is no free lunch.

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BEST BACKED BULL GUARANTEE

Every bull is backed by our guarantee of soundness. If a bull comes up lame or unusable due to poor foot or leg structure/ conformation, we will cover that purchase through a cash, credit or suitable replacement.-getting value for your dollar is our priority! (lameness due to foot rot, injury or neglect is not covered).

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DISCOUNT

3% discount for those purchasing more than one bull.

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DRAW

Every buyer will be entered into a draw for a fencing package.

Our pick of the 2018 bull crop to replace his sire, Chez of WYE. Pretty easy decision, considering who his mother is. Maternal brothers include: GBT Carbon 1945, GBT Weatherproof 2002, GBT Element 2112-all being sale highlights-power in the blood with that kind of consistency! Good sampling of sons for this years offering. Expect good quality udders from this line. Progeny will be limited, as we lost him this winter without any semen collected.

Reference Sires

GBT Elevate

An excellent first group of sons by 1850 are sure to be a highlight to this years offering Very few sires offer this kind of ability to consistently stamp their offspring. The capacity, growth, ease of flesh, breed character and disposition his progeny bear, is exceptional. Added bonus is his daughters are equally impressive. Very nice pedigree blending EXT, XXP, Right Time and Really Windy genetics. 1850 may very well be the next chapter to our program!

An excellent first group of sons by 1850 are sure to be a highlight to this years offering. Very few sires offer this kind of ability to consistently stamp their offspring. The capacity, growth, ease of flesh, breed character and disposition his progeny bear, is exceptional. Added bonus is his daughters are equally impressive. Very nice pedigree blending EXT, XXP, Right Time and Really Windy genetics. 1850 may very well be the next chapter to our program!

One of the most predictable breeding bulls we have ever raised and was our pick to replace his impressive sire. 1549's stable siring ability to consistently add fleshing ease, moderate frame, improve udders, disposition, rib capacity and fix ugly headed cattle is hard to top. At eleven years of age, his dam is still in production. Grand sire to over half of this years offering and sire to reference sire GBT Elevate 1850.

GBT Champion 1827

Quintes of Wye UMF 10502

Chez of Wye UMF 10824

1549 Lot

GBT X-Plus 1549

Queen Mother of Wye UMF 9141

Carter of Wye UMF 8138

Clova of Wye UMF 8996

Clova of Wye UMF 8176

B B A R Legacy 624

GBT Locomotive 1239

GBT Mayflower 1651

1549

populated lineage of intense Emulation genetics. The first 5BO2 daughters are coming six years old for 2023. He does an excellent job of passing on the sought after Emulation attributes of teat and udder quality, fertility and that pleasing feminine, true maternal look. 5BO2 has quickly built us a base of females we are excited to carry forward with.

GBT Blossom 743

GBT Locomotive 1239

GBT Mayflower 1456

GBT Mayflower 012 Disposition

Our pick of the 2018 bull crop to replace his sire, Chez of WYE. Pretty easy decision, considering who his mother is. Maternal brothers include: GBT Carbon 1945, GBT Weatherproof 2002, GBT Element 2112-all being sale highlights-power in the blood with that kind of consistency! Good sampling of sons for this years offering. Expect good quality udders from this line. Progeny will be limited, as we lost him this winter without any semen collected.

Claw Angle Teet Udder

Our pick of the 2018 bull crop to replace his sire, Chez of WYE. Pretty easy decision, considering who his mother is. Maternal brothers include: GBT Carbon 1945, GBT Weatherproof 2002, GBT Element 2112-all being sale highlights-power in the blood with that kind of consistency! Good sampling of sons for this years offering. Expect good quality udders from this line. Progeny will be limited, as we lost him this winter without any semen collected.

One of the most predictable breeding bulls we have ever raised and was our pick to replace his impressive sire. 1549's stable siring ability to consistently add fleshing ease, moderate frame, improve udders, disposition, rib capacity and fix ugly headed cattle is hard to top. At eleven years of age, his dam is still in production. Grand sire to over half of this years offering and sire to reference sire GBT Elevate 1850.

GBT

Elevate 1850

Tattoo:

DOB: 05/31/18 Reg. No. 19646213

A herd building producer of outstanding females. Not a surprise, considering his nicely populated lineage of intense Emulation genetics. The first 5BO2 daughters are coming six years old for 2023. He does an excellent job of passing on the sought after Emulation attributes of teat and udder quality, fertility and that pleasing feminine, true maternal look. 5BO2 has quickly built us a base of females we are excited to carry forward with.

1850 Lot

GBT X-Plus 1549

Sinclair Emulation XXP

Sinclair X-Plus 1XX30

Sinclair K Bty 5S1 E013

GBT Champion 1827

GBT Rolex 002

GBT Ruby Belle 1279

Cyrus of Wye

GBT Ruby Belle 088

Quintes of Wye UMF 10502

Queen Mother of Wye UMF 9141

A A R Really Windy 1205

Willabar Windy 107N

Chez of Wye UMF 10824

Willabar Countess 138W

Willabar Pride 2L

Carter of Wye UMF 8138

Clova of Wye UMF 8996

Clova of Wye UMF 8176

Willabar Right Time 34E

Willabar Countess 154H

B B A R Legacy 624

Willabar Countess 91E

Locomotive 1239

GBT Blossom 743

B B A R Ruby Belle 1134

Disposition Score Dams Udder Score Age of Dam Foot Score

Mayflower 1651

Claw Angle Teet Udder 0 0 0 3,172

GBT Locomotive 1239

GBT Mayflower 1456

GBT Mayflower 012

An excellent first group of sons by 1850 are sure to be a highlight to this years offering Very few sires offer this kind of ability to consistently stamp their offspring. The capacity, growth, ease of flesh, breed character and disposition his progeny bear, is exceptional. Added bonus is his daughters are equally impressive. Very nice pedigree blending EXT, XXP, Right Time and Really Windy genetics. 1850 may very well be the next chapter to our program!

Claw Teet Udder

One of the most predictable breeding bulls we have ever raised and was our pick to replace his impressive sire. 1549’s stable siring ability to consistently add fleshing ease, moderate frame, improve udders, disposition, rib capacity and fix ugly headed cattle is hard to top. At eleven years of age, his dam is still in production. Grand sire to over half of this years offering and sire to reference sire GBT Elevate 1850.

Our pick of the 2018 bull crop to replace his sire, Chez of WYE. Pretty easy decision, considering who his mother is. Maternal brothers include: GBT Carbon 1945, GBT Weatherproof 2002, GBT Element 2112-all being sale highlights-power in the blood with that kind of consistency! Good sampling of sons for this years offering. Expect good quality udders from this line. Progeny will be limited, as we lost him this winter without any semen collected.

One of the most predictable breeding bulls we have ever raised and was our pick to replace his impressive sire. 1549's stable siring ability to consistently add fleshing ease, moderate frame, improve udders, disposition, rib capacity and fix ugly headed cattle is hard to top. At eleven years of age, his dam is still in production. Grand sire to over half of this years offering and

GBT Elevate 1850

One of the most predictable breeding bulls we have ever raised and was our pick to replace his impressive sire. 1549's stable siring ability to consistently add fleshing ease, moderate frame, improve udders, disposition, rib capacity and fix ugly headed cattle is hard to top. At eleven years of age, his dam is still in production. Grand sire to over half of this years offering and sire to reference

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A herd building producer of outstanding females. Not a surprise, considering his nicely populated lineage of intense Emulation genetics. The first 5BO2 daughters are coming six years old for 2023. He does an excellent job of passing on the sought after Emulation attributes of teat and udder quality, fertility and that pleasing feminine, true maternal look. 5BO2 has quickly built us a base of females we are excited to carry forward with.

GBT Champion 1827

Sinclair Plains Boss 5BO2

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A herd building producer of outstanding

Not a surprise, considering his nicely populated lineage of intense Emulation genetics. The first 5BO2 daughters are coming six years old for 2023. He does an excellent job of passing on the sought after Emulation attributes of teat and udder quality, fertility and that pleasing feminine, true maternal look. 5BO2

crop to replace his sire, Chez of WYE. Pretty easy decision, considering who his mother is. Maternal brothers include: GBT Carbon 1945, GBT Weatherproof 2002, GBT Element 2112-all being sale highlights-power in the blood with that kind of consistency! Good sampling of sons for this years offering. Expect good quality udders from this line. Progeny will be limited, as we lost him this winter without any semen collected.

A herd building producer of outstanding females. Not a surprise, considering his nicely populated lineage of intense Emulation genetics. The first 5BO2 daughters are coming six years old for 2023. He does an excellent job of passing on the sought after Emulation attributes of teat and udder quality, fertility and that pleasing feminine, true maternal look. 5BO2 has quickly built us a base of females we are excited to carry forward with.

An excellent first group of sons by 1850 are sure to be a highlight to this years offering few sires offer this kind of ability to consistently stamp their offspring. The capacity, growth, ease of flesh, breed character and disposition his progeny bear, is exceptional. Added bonus is his daughters are equally impressive.

Right and Really Windy genetics. 1850 may very well be the next chapter to our program!