WOOD V BAR X RANCH RED ANGUS
ABOUT THE BULLS
The cows are bred to start calving around February 25th. This requires a May 20th bull turn out and AI time breeding. We use cydr’s on the cows to synchronize them for a one time AI after which they are sorted for pasture and hauled to several summer pastures between ten and thirty miles from the ranch headquarters. We prefer to have the cows on their perspective pasture management groups a couple weeks prior to breeding as hauling has been known to cause the cows to skip a cycle. Weather is a factor on this operation and can have an effect on conception rates. It is crucial that we utilize top end herd bulls to clean up any repeat estrus cycles. The cows are restricted to a 60 day breeding window, any cows not pregnant after that are sold as open.
The bulls are developed here at the ranch. Because of excellent quality fall grass reserves, they were left out to utilize forage and not put on feed until late November. They were then fed a TMR ration of 2nd cutting grass hay, 1st cutting grass hay, and screening pellets. The hay is homegrown orchard grass/Timothy mix. There were no legumes fed in the ration.
The bulls are given a complete breeding soundness exam (BSE) and trich tested prior to the sale. They will be identified by their left ear tattoo and a corresponding red ear tag and a yellow lot tag. They are available for viewing at any time during the feed test November first through March first and up to sale day. On sale day they are sorted for size and growth and penned for easy access for viewing.
FEEDING AND DELIVERY
We offer free delivery within 200 miles of Wood V bar X Ranch and will begin making deliveries around April 15th. We make every effort to accommodate the buyer and conditions at their ranch prior to delivery. In addition, we will assist in delivery to locations outside the surrounding states of Idaho.
Bulls will be fed free of charge until delivery. If first delivery attempt is unsuccessful, feed costs will begin accumulating at $3 per head per day. If requested, we will continue to feed the bulls at that rate up until May first. No free delivery on heifers unless accompanied by a bull purchase. Heifers will need to be picked up within 8 days of sale.
BULL VACCINATION RECORD
The bulls have been on a full vaccination regiment since birth and boosted at weaning and yearling with Bovishield Gold 5, Ultrabac 8, Pillguard Pinkeye, Ivermectin Injectable and Multi min.
BULL SALE PROCEDURE
The bulls will be penned for viewing the morning of the sale and will remain in their respective pens during the sale. The bulls do not go through the sale ring live. We will sell the bulls in catalog order. Any changes will be announced from the block.
CALVING EASE SCORE
To better identify the calving ease potential of the sale bulls, we have adapted a simple single digit scoring system 1 through 3, utilizing birth wt. (BW), calving ease direct (CED) and actual birth wt. using the top ranking for each and breaking that into 3 categories.
A 3 CE Score indicates 1% to 20% ranking for CED and BW EPD with actual BW less than 75 lbs.
A 2 CE Score indicates 21% to 50% ranking for CED and BW EPD with actual BW between 76-86 lbs.
A 1 CE Score indicates 51% or higher ranking for CED and BW EPD with actual BW over 87 lbs.
As the accuracy of the EPD can also change as the bull records progeny data, this will have an influence on the CED ranking. The bulls are DNA tested for Sire identification and GGP LD for genomic enhanced and improved accuracy of EPD’s. Another indicator of Birth wt. and calving ease is the breed make up of the cow or heifer as well as environment. By breeding high CED bulls for multiple generation to the cows and their resulting progeny, more accurate predictions of calving ease can be made. However this may have a negative affect as multiple generations are developed due to a decrease in pelvic area. It is a good idea to stay focused on CEM and select females with upper percentile rankings for CEM (Calving Ease Maternal).
SALE DAY PHONES
Leonard Wood.
Ben Wood.
Jim Church.
AUCTIONEER
Jim Church. .
DIRECTIONS TO THE RANCH
(C) 208-290-7782
.(C) 208-255-6025
.(C) 208-983-7365
.(C) 208-983-7365
The Wood V bar X Red Angus Ranch is located just 5 miles north of Sandpoint/Ponderay, which is 45 miles North of I 90 at Coeurd’Alene Idaho on Hwy 95. Sale location drive way is at mile marker 481 3/4, east side of highway 95.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The bulls will be available for viewing by 9:30 a.m. Noon Lunch in the sale barn 1:00 p.m. (pst) Welcome and Introductions Sale begins immediately following
VETERINARIANS
Dr. Rolland Hall, DVM - BF Vet Clinic
Dr. Jenni Lyn Grimmett, DVM - TVS
ACCOMMODATIONS
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Sale will follow the terms and conditions outlined by the Red Angus Association of America. A copy of these can be found at redangus.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 22,
208-263-5383
All persons attending the sale and related functions do so at their own risk. Wood V-X Ranch, its staff and representatives assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents or injuries that may occur.
HEALTH AND FERTILITY
The bulls have passed a complete breeding soundness exam and have been TRICH tested or approved for the state of Idaho, Washington and Montana prior to the sale. Any bulls sold needing to be transported to any other locations may need to be tested after the sale to meet those states requirements. Bulls will be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate and brand inspection. We guarantee the bulls to be strong potential breeders when sold.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Updates, carcass data, SC, on test ADG, and Sale Order available sale day. Any corrections or changes will be announced from the block.
SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASE GUARANTEED
We encourage each buyer to make their selections in person or thru one of our industry representatives prior to the sale. We also understand that location and time scheduling can be a challenge. In the event that a bull is purchased by an absentee buyer and upon delivery they are not satisfied with the physical character of the bull, buyer may refuse delivery and the bull will be returned to V-X Red Angus at no cost to buyer including purchase price.
Grateful to celebrate Mom and Dad’s 77th wedding anniversary with family and friends on January 1st. What a true blessing!
SELLING 40 open yearling heifers after the bulls
The heifers are from progressive breeding programs with generations of production records and genetic improvements. They are developed on a forage-based ration; bangs vaccinated and will have had all their pre-breeding vaccinations. The heifers are screened and sorted for any physical defects and potential disposition problems. This year, we welcome consignments from Albertson A bar T Ranch and Houck Brothers Farm, both long-time customers of V bar X Ranch and are both Historic Idaho Centennial Ranches.
SIRES
VGW CAVALRY 203
We selected VGW Cavalry 203 from the 2023 VGW Vic Westphal Red Angus spring sale. He was featured as lot 3; his EPD profile was what we were in search of as a source of maternal, marbling, and calving ease. Both of his grandsires are well-known sources for Carcass quality and sustainability, contributing to his high ProS, Herd Builder, and Grid Master ranking. Sire to lots 3, 13, 21, 27, 28, 29, 34, 37, 38.
LEM STOCKYARD 2001
SIRE
LEM STOCKYARD 2001 ET
LEM Stockyard 2001 is an ABS stud sire that contributes extra growth with excellent calving ease and carcass traits with exceptional phenotype. Sire to lots 4, 5, 6, 14, 23.
Geonomically Enhanced EPD’s
Each Bull has a blood sample collected at weaning time, which is sent to the DNA lab for evaluation. Markers on each individual trait for each bull are identified which in turn are entered into the red angus data base and will add to the accuracy of each individual EPD for each animal. The result, (Genomic enhanced EPDs) increases the bulls EPD accuracies to the point as if they had sired a calf crop. The lab also does a parentage test which identifies the sire and dam precisely. Any potential genetic defects are also ruled out.
SUTH PROPULSION 126K
SUTH Propulsion 126K is another calving-ease bull purchased in 2023 from the Sutherlin Farms Red Angus bull sale. Powerfully made meat wagon that ranked in the top 1% of the breed for Herd Builder Index and had one of the highest Stayability EPDS in the sale. He scanned a 4.25 IMF, which Ratioed 172. Sire to lots 9, 10, 19, 24, 30, 31, 40, 45, 46.
Laso Superfortress B29E was the sire of 9020 who was Lot 1 in our 2020 Bull Sale. We pulled this exert from his foot note. Our lead off bull is a 76 lb. birth wt, deep-sided high marbling, IMF ratio 147 son. His 6 year old dam maintains a 359 day calving interval, IMF ratio of 107, mppa 100, on four calves, one being a 76C daughter that we retained in our herd. Sire to lots 15, 16, 32.
CRUMP BIG IRON 0345
SIRE
CRUMP BIG IRON 0345
We purchased Big Iron from the McCann Ranch Red Angus bull sale in 2021. An outcross pedigree with exceptional numbers for calving ease and marbling. His progeny in the sale are born easily and hit the ground running. Sire to lots 11 & 17.
GMRA CINCH 1216J
SIRE
TRILOGY 0226
GMRA CINCH 1216J
OPHELIA 925G 4125220
OPHELIA 783
GMRA Cinch 1216J. We’ve used Cinch for two years on heifers. He is a proven sleep all night heifer bull with fantastic EPD’s, seven of which are in the top 10% of his sire group in the breed. His CED is in the top 4% and BW EPD top 1%. Sire to lots 7, 12, 39.
WOOD INDY 6010
4142 1699262 JACOBSON LUBBOCK 2101
CHIVAS 005 WOOD MARIGOLD 4205 1675113 WOOD MARIGOLD 2120
WOOD INDY 6010
A very complete balanced Sire with 16 traits in the top 50% or better! We continue to use 6010 to clean up the cows after AI and expect some top calves out of him. He is good footed, long and deep muscled, trim and petite headed. A source of calving ease, marbling and growth. Sire to lot 1.
VGW FOUNDATION 282
VGW Foundation 282
VGW foundation 282, another source for high ProS, Herd Builder, and Carcass genetics with excellent calving ease. Used on yearling heifers the first year, his progeny are easy-fleshing with great marbling. Sire to lot 36.
LASO Red River Z128H
SLGN
LASO RED RIVER Z128H
We selected Red River from Lautenschlager and Sons Red Angus in their 2021 Red Bull rendezvous. As thick of a Red Angus bull as I have seen anywhere. He scanned an impressive 6.13 IMF ratio 108, 13.59 REA ratio100, at 1206 lb. An upper end growth bull without a huge frame he fills all of the spaces with muscle. A flushmate sister sold at the 2020 Bet on Red sale for $16,000.
Knowing he was not a caving ease bull we put him on 2-year-old heifers and had very good success calving. We have since noticed he makes a tremendous combination with our Simmental cross cows. Let’s not overlook the maternal power in this sire as well. The Dory Jiba Cow line goes back to Leachman breeding from the early days when they produced tremendous herd Bulls. The dam is well balanced with a deep rib and capacity, very well formed udder with excellent feet and legs. Sire to lots 18, 20, 41.
FRITZ DEEP END 609G
SIRE
FRITZ DEEP END 609G
BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118
BIEBER DEEP END B597 1694338
BIEBER LAURA 158W FRITZ DEEP FORMULA 8041 FRITZ JOANIE 043 1380898 MEYER JOANIE L010
We purchased 609G in the 2020 Fritz Red Angus production sale, from Brady, Montana. Another bull selected for calving ease, high stayability, maternal and carcass traits. We bred him to replacement heifers that year, were impressed with his offspring and used him on an entire group of registered cow the past couple years. He is very correct on his feet and legs, has good body length, appears to hold his flesh very well, has an excellent disposition and is easy to be around. His sire Bieber Deep End B597 is a popular high accuracy, growth stud ranking in the top 9% for ProS and top 5% or better for GM, WW, YW, ADG, HPG, Marb, CW and REA. His dam Fritz Joanie 043 was a 10-year-old cow when she produced 609G, has weaned three more calves since then and still records a 363-day calving interval on 12 calves, with average ratios of BW 98, WW 105, YW 104, IMF 146, BF 103, REA 97, and
a 104 MPPA. We continue to use 609 on mature cows and he has not disappointed us, improving his growth and maternal traits with more accuracy and maintaining 18, top 6% CED. At 5 years old he still has excellent foot and leg structure. Sire to lots 8, 26, 33, 35, 43.
2 Year Old Bulls
1
WOOD INDY 3451
WORTHIT 4204
Lot 1, We started the sale with this coming two-year-old, proven heifer bull. He ranked in the top 3% for calving ease while maintaining the top 1% Herd Builder, a combination of economically relevant traits including calving ease, maternal CED, Stayability, fertility, and low maintenance requirements. His ProS, which indicates profitability and sustainability, is in the top 9% of the breed. We used him on yearling heifers last year, and he covered his entire group of 20 heifers.
TPP SPANKY 3411
LORENZEN INSIGHT 9917
WOOD INSIGHT 1015 4478511
WOOD CARA 6215
LORENZEN INSIGHT 9917
WOOD HEAVENLY 1206 4478515
WOOD HEAVENLY 6236
Lot 2, We selected this bull last year for exceptional carcass merit and growth. He was put with a group of four-year-old cows with another mature bull to produce high-end feedlot placements. He combines high % rankings of WW, ADG, MARB, and REA and still maintains the top 6% ProS. His excellent uddered dam is continuing to do her part weaning an excellent heifer calf last year.
3
WOOD CHARGER 4012
WOOD FUSE LINK 4005
BIEBER CL STOCKMARKET E119
LEM STOCKYARD 2001 ET 4659179 LEM ONEKIND 934 ET DUNN INFUSION A526 WOOD BLIZZARD 5235 3478327 WOOD BLIZZARD 2140
Yearling Bulls
Lot 3, We begin the yearling bulls with this light birth weight, heavy weaning curve bender that excels in every ERT measurable. At mid-test, he was among the top gaining heavy weights while still making elite calving ease status and top 4% GM for carcass merit. His four-year-old dam, records 359-day calving intervals on three calves with ratios BW 104, WW 103, YW 112, MPPA 102. Highest actual IMF/ ratio.
Lot 4, The first of our LEM Stockyard sired bulls has been a standout since birth but to no surprise being out of his phenomenal Infusion A526 Dam 5235. She has earned an honorable mention more than once before. With 8 calves to her credit, 5 of which were sold as herd bulls and a bred heifer, maintaining 365-day calving interval, with average ratios; BW 98, WW 105, YW 104, IMF 96, REA 104. This young stud has accomplished it all from calving
and
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WOOD STOCKYARD 4002
Lot 5, Another Stockyard son with exceptional calving ease, ProS, and Marbling, while maintaining top 11% maternal traits. His 8-year-old Dam records 360-day calving interval on 7 calves, average ratios BW 94, WW 95, YW 101, IMF 111, and REA 105. Heifer bull with power and carcass!!! 3rd highest rea/ratio 15.05/116.
WOOD STOCKYARD 4009
Lot 6, Another high-weaning Calving Ease bull with excellent maternal and Marbling traits. One has to appreciate the moderate frame, thick muscle, and fleshing ability of this bull with tremendous masculinity through his front down to his scrotal. His 8-year-old dam posts a 364-day calving
on 7 calves with ratios BW 84, WW 97, YW 90, IMF 84, and REA 95.
GMRA TESLA 6214
WOOD CINCH 4014
GMRA CINCH 1216J 4465009
GMRA OPHELIA 925G
LORENZEN INSIGHT 9917
WOOD SUGAR 2208 4639631
WOOD SUGAR 3539
Lot 7, Wow, look at the performance of this first calf heifer. This bull ratios 91 BW, with a 108 WW and 111 YW, which earned her a 103 MPPA. Not only was he at the top of his class for weaning weight, he continued to turn it on with a 3.81 on test ADG at the midpoint and a very close 2nd to lot 8. The ProS on this bull are the second highest of the group and in the top one percent of the breed. He has nine traits EPDs in the top ten percentile, one of which is calving ease. We could safely portray this bull as a true outlier in his ability to sire light birth weight calves that will gain extremely well-achieving high carcass profiles to the end product user.
WOOD DEEP END 4445
Lot 8, One of the highest ADG bulls on test at midway with 3.84. Excellent calving ease and light birth weight to heavy weaning and yearling weight. His 7-year-old Dam posts a 370-day
Yearling Bulls
WOOD PROPULSION 4056
Lot 9, Good gaining moderate birth weight high maternal pedigree. He also has one of the highest marbling EPDs in the top 5% of the breed. This Propulsion bull has excellent maternal traits from a three-year-old dam with a calving interval of 370 days on 2 calves, average ratios BW 92, WW 107, YW 105, IMF 75, REA 107.
Lot 10, This Propulsion son is from another three-year-old cow, and has exceptional weaning and yearling EPDs, the highest of the sale group. His Deep End, mother also has tremendous maternal and marbling traits with a calving interval of 355 days on 2 calves, average ratios BW 106, WW 104, YW 102, IMF 98, and REA 121. Highest imf/rea ratio combination, 4.67-122/14.11-116.
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WOOD BIG IRON 4007
Lot 11, A very well-balanced EPD profile on this bull with very good calving ease, his 6-year-old dam is sired by a full brother to one of the breed’s most prominent carcass bulls. She maintains a 365-day calving interval on five calves with average ratios BW 100, WW 104, YW 102, IMF 91, and REA 111. The Big Iron daughters are very stylish and feminine.
WOOD CAVALRY 4013
Yearling Bulls
WOOD STOCKYARD
Lot 14, Another excellent heifer bull with high marbling potential. Dams calving interval 367 days on 6 calves, average ratios BW 109, WW 99, YW 103, IMF 99, REA 98.
Lot 15, More calving ease, the dam has a tic of Char in her pedigree, calving interval of 367 days on 10 calves. Average ratios, BW 104, WW 95, YW 91, IMF 83, REA 100.
WOOD SUPERFORTRESS
Lot 16, Another good calving ease bull from a very productive 10 yr old cow with
368 days on 9 calves average ratios. BW 91, WW 102, YW 105, IMF 103, BF
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WOOD BIG IRON 4045
Lot 17, Big rib eye bull here and still in the top 25% for marbling. Dams calving interval 372 days on 5 calves, average ratios BW 109,
95.
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WOOD PROPULSION 4053
BB PROPULSION 9096
SUTH PROPULSION 126K 4651501
SUTH SAGA BRENDA 6087 WOOD DEFENDER 9014
1218 4478489
Lot 19, Another big gainer at the top of the pack at mid-test
Yearling Bulls
WOOD RED MEAT 4024
Lot 20, Look at the acorns on that tree Grandpa! This bull has been a show-off since day one. He has more muscle and dimension than you often see in a yearling bull. Another big ribbed, stout son of Red River Z128H that mashed the scales at weaning and never quit. His 8-year-old dam has just a tic of Gelb. in her and records a 360day Calving interval on 7 calves’ average ratios BW 105, WW 100, YW 91, IMF105, BF 142, REA 102. 7th highest scan wt. 1172.
Lot 21, Another heavy hitter here, at the top of the list for on test wt at 60 days gaining 3.6 #. He was also the heaviest WW bull at 768#. He didn’t stop there with a top 15% WW, 19% YW, and 16% REA EPD. We still sell them by the pound so here you go! Dams calving
BW 104, WW 103, YW 109, BF 130, REA 101. 4th
WOOD DEFENDER 4017
Lot 22, They keep coming, this bull was a close 2nd at mid-test wt at 3.83# ADG and near the top for WW, YW, and ADG EPDs. at 7%, 6%, and 6% respectively. His excellent uddered dam records a 359-day calving interval on seven calves, average ratios, BW 105, WW 104, YW 101, IMF 101, and REA 108. 8th highest scan wt. 1171.
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WOOD HEAVY SORT 4022
Lot 23, It’s really hard to fault this bull from a production standpoint. He comes with a little more birth wt but not too much. He continues to contribute to the balance sheet with a 727 # WW and a postweaning gain well above average. His EPDs reflect his growth potential with a top 5% for both WW and YW and a top 7% and 6% for ADG and CW while maintaining a top 12% for Marbling. If that’s not enough let’s look at his dam’s production history. In the last 3 years, she has put 3 tremendous herd bulls into production adding to her record of, a calving interval of 367 days on 8 calves, average ratios. BW 106, WW 104, YW 104, IMF 110, REA 102, BF 105. High imf/rea combo imf-4.17/110, rea 15.85/122, 8th highest scan wt 1171.
Yearling Bulls
WOOD PROPULSION 4027
BB PROPULSION 9096
SUTH PROPULSION 126K 4651501
SUTH SAGA BRENDA 6087
JACOBSON UPPER HAND 8046
WOOD REBALAS 1238 4478479
WOOD REBALAS 4202
5.98
Lot 24, A 3.75 ADG, top 2% ProS, 5% HB, 14% GM son of the new Propulsion 126K sire who excelled in feed test ADG and carcass traits as a yearling. The young dam is influenced by Jake Upper Hand 8046 who was a powerhouse himself as a yearling achieving high ADG and carcass merit. Don’t overlook the maternal and sustainability in this bull with a top 1% Stay. His dam posts a 360-day calving interval, with average ratios: BW 104, WW 104, YW 110, IMF 86, BF 136, REA 112. Third highest adj IMF/ratio 5.98/156.
WOOD DEFENDER 4041
Lot 25, Another long spined growth bull with smooth shoulders and a square hip. His dam records 366day calving interval on 7 calves, with average ratios BW 112, WW 117, and YW 116.
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WOOD DEEP END 4071
Lot 26, This could be the best carcass bull of the group and near the top for profit. Top 5% ProS, top 2% GM, 4% Marb, 6% CW, and well above average growth. Maternally, he is stacked with power as well, Dam calving interval of 375 days on seven calves, average ratios, BW 118, WW 108, YW 106, IMF 100, BF 152, REA 97. Highest adjusted imf / ratio 6.46/170, 3rd high adj. scan wt 1189.
Lot 27, Moderate calving ease, with lots of maternal in this well muscled moderate framed bull. Dams calving interval 364 days on 3 calves, average ratios BW 97, WW 96, YW 101, REA 105.
WOOD CAVALRY 4034
Lot 28, This bull shares the #1 ProS spot with lot 7 ranking top 1%, as well as the top 4% and 7% for HB and GM. Sustainability and profitability are built in. Top 1% Stay, 6% Marb. His young Dam posts a 373-day calving interval on 3calves, average ratios, BW 95, WW 107, YW 105.
Yearling Bulls
Lot 29, is another high-marbling, highstayability bull with good balance throughout. Top 16% ProS. Dams calving interval 371 days on 8 calves, average ratios, BW 102, WW 101, YW 104, REA 116. 3rd highest adj rea, 15.51/119.
WOOD CAVALRY 4043
Lot 30, Top 2% Marb, 14% CW, earned him a top 3% Grid Master. Good mid-test gain of 3.38 # ADG, not bad for the second youngest bull in the group. His young Insight dam records a 371-day calving interval on 2 calves, average ratios, BW 100, WW 99, YW 99, IMF 120, BF 133, REA 96.
WOOD PROPULSION
Lot 31, We’re back into the calving ease bulls again and this guy does a great job. Top 16% CED, 9%
13% Marb and with a 700 # act weaning wt. His Defender 93C Dam records 363-day calving interval on 6 calves, average ratios, BW 87 WW 98, YW 99, REA 103. 7th highest rea, 14.04/108.
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WOOD SUPERFORTRESS 4006
Lot 32, Outstanding CED and BW EPD here at 4% and 2% earning him a 9% Herd Builder, and he will pass it down to his daughters with top 6% CEM, and top 3% Stay. His 10-year-old dam manages a 364day calving interval with progeny averages, BW 96, WW .99, YW101, IMF 104, and REA 101.
WOOD DEEP END 4040 33
WOOD CAVALRY 4054
Lot 33, Very good calving ease at 12% CED and 5% CEM, with a whole lot of marbling top 2% earning a top 9% GM and 16% ProS, with a 3.35 ADG at mid way, his productive Dam posts 373-day calving interval on 5 calves with average ratios, BW 96, WW 97, YW101, IMF 124, REA 107. Third highest adj IMF ratio. Lot 34, Another calving ease bull with
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WOOD CAVALRY 4010
Lot 37, Calving ease bull, Dams calving interval 367 days. Her average ratios,
IMF94, REA 110. 6th highest IMF, 4.87/128.
WOOD CAVALRY 4001
Lot 38, is a nice moderate-frame cow that always calves early. Excellent calving ease combination! Good easy fleshing maternal line, calving interval 365 days on 5 calves, average ratios, BW 93, WW 98, YW 96, IMF 95, BF 128, REA 99. 10th high IMF, 4.32/114.
WOOD CINCH 4036
Lot 39, Wow look at his calving
heifer.
WOOD PROPULSION 4042
Yearling Bulls
MANN RED BOX 55C
LASO RED RIVER Z128H 4295033 LASO DORY JIBA B29F FISCHER NORDIQUES 908 FRITZ KIMA 690B 1698017 FRITZ KIMA 9040
WOOD
WOOD DEEP END 4058
Lot 43, Calving ease from a good 10-year-old Infusion Dam, high maternal, calving ease, stayability, and marbling. Dams calving interval 368 days on 8 calves, ratios BW 95, WW 99, YW
WOOD PROPULSION 4048 45
Lot 44, This bull is 1/4 Simmental commercial bull, no EPDs. Lot 45, High marbling cow bull. 3-year-old Dam calving
WOOD PROPULSION 4050
Yearling Bulls
RED ANGUS
GUIDE TO EPDS
ProS ..... Profitability and Sustainability is an all-purpose index that predicts average economic differences in all segments in the beef supply chain. This index is a combination of the breeding objectives modeled in the HerdBuilder and GridMaster selection indexes. In this index, replacement heifers are retained from within the herd and all remaining progeny are fed out to slaughter and sold on a quality-based grid. Traits included in this index include calving ease, growth, HPG, STAY, Mature Weight, Dry Matter Intake and carcass traits. The resulting index is expressed in dollars per head born (Index/High Value).
HB ....... HerdBuilder is a maternal selection index that predicts the economic differences of animals for traits that are important from conception through weaning. Expressed as dollars per head born, HB is calculated based on the scenario that bulls are mated to heifers and cows, replacement heifers are retained and all remaining progeny are marketed at weaning. Traits included in the HB index include Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Maternal, Weaning Weight, Milk, Mature Weight, Heifer Pregnancy and Stayability (Index/High Value).
GM....... GridMaster is a selection index that predicts the average economic difference of non-replacement calves through the post-weaning phase of production. GM places selection pressure on growth, feedyard performance and carcass traits. Expressed as dollars per head born, GM is calculated based on the scenario that progeny are fed out to slaughter and marketed on a quality-based carcass grid. Traits included in GM include Average Daily Gain, Carcass Weight, Dry Matter Intake, Marbling, Back Fat and Rib Eye Area (Index/High Value).
CED Calving Ease Direct predicts differences in the percent of calves born unassisted out of 2-year-old dams. (Percent/High Value)
BW Birth Weight predicts differences in actual birth weight of progeny. (Pounds/Low Value)
WW Weaning Weight predicts differences in 205-day weaning weight. (Pounds/High Value)
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YW Yearling Weight predicts differences in 365-day yearling weight. (Pounds/High Value)
ADG Average Daily Gain predicts differences in weight gain between 205 and 365 days of age. (Pounds/High Value)
DMI Dry Matter Intake predicts differences in daily feed intake as measured in a feedlot during the post-weaning period. (Pounds/Low Value)
MILK ..... Milk predicts differences in weaning weight attributed to the milking ability of the animal’s daughters. (Pounds/High Value)
ME ........ Maintenance Energy predicts the difference in maintence energy requirements. (Mcal per Month/Low Value)
HPG Heifer Pregnancy predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to conceive and calve at 2 years of age following exposure to breeding. (Percent/High Value)
CEM Calving Ease Maternal predicts differences in the percent of daughters who are able to calve unassisted as 2-year-old heifers. (Percent/High Value)
STAY...... Stayability predicts differences in the ability of an animals’ retained daughters to remain productive in the herd – calve every year – through 6 years of age. (Percent/High Value)
MARB Marbling predicts differences in marbling score – amount of intramuscular fat measured at the 13th rib. (Marbling Score Units/High Value)
YG Yield Grade predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade, which is calculated using CW, REA and Fat. (Yield Grade Units/Low Value)
CW ........ Carcass Weight predicts differences in actual hot carcass weight. (Pounds/High Value)
REA ....... Ribeye Area predicts differences in square inches of ribeye area measured at the 13th rib.(Square Inches/High Value)
FAT Fat predicts differences in the depth of backfat measured between the 12th and 13th ribs. (Inches/Low Value)
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