Herbster Angus Farm Bull Sale 2016 by Huncovsky Marketing

Charles W. and Judy Herbster PO Box 549 Falls City, NE 68355 herbsterangus@sentco.net

Ed and Mandy Raithel, Managers (612) 859-9815 Brittany E. Barker, Executive Vice President (402) 440-4205 www.herbsterangus.com

Are you asking the hard questions that will take your herd to the next level? At Herbster Angus Farms we have built our herd by asking the hard questions and doing our homework. This strategy keeps us focused on our No. 1 product: world-class genetics. We are invested in the future of the Angus breed, which makes us aware of every mating. It is imperative to be proactive in herd bull selections, think progressively about our cow herd and aggressively search out superior genetics that will allow Herbster Angus bulls to genetically impact the industry. Our breeding provides superior phenotype, unparalleled maternal traits and industry-leading performance.

Will your next herd bull purchase improve your cow herd? We are proud to offer stud-quality bulls with EPDs that will rival any other breeding program in the country. Regardless of whether or not you are seeking carcass traits, birth weight EPDs or total spread numbers, take a close look at Herbster Angus bulls. They are backed by generations of top-grossing and top-indexing donors and sires. The bulls in this sale are the pinnacle of the beef industry today: sound, functional and attractive. They are the â&#x20AC;&#x153;front pastureâ&#x20AC;? kind, possessing the phenotype anyone would be proud to own. Thank you for your interest and support of the Herbster Angus program. Please call if you have questions about the bulls offered. We look forward to seeing you at our fifth annual Herbster Angus Farms Bull Sale.

Charles W. Herbster, Owner

Ed Raithel, Manager

5th Annual Bull and Angus Female Sale

1:00 PM (CDT) • April 4th, 2016 • Marysville, KS VIEWING OF CATTLE:

LOCATION:

Marysville Livestock Inc. 1180 Highway 77, Marysville, KS 66508 The sale is located on the north side of Kansas Hwy 77 West of Marysville, KS.

The bulls and females will be moved to the sale facility in Marysville, KS and can be viewed on April 3 through the sale on April 4, 2016.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SALE DAY PHONES:

A supplement sheet containing up-to-date, information about the offering, including yearling data, ultrasound and genetic testing data will be available at the sale. Announcements over the block take precedence over printed material on sale day.

(612) 859-9815 • (785) 562-1015 (402) 801-1420 • (402) 440-4205

AUCTIONEER:

LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE:

Col. Steve Dorran Buyers unable to attend the sale can send their bids to the Auctioneer, Steve Dorran, any of our ring staff or directly to Ed Raithel (612) 859-9815. Our sale will also be live on the Internet at www.dvauction.com, where you can view and place bids online.

Steve Miller Insurance Agency will be available to assist you with mortality insurance on your bull.

FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS:

A Sunday dinner, Monday breakfast and Monday lunch will be served.

SALE HEALTH INFORMATION:

All cattle selling in this sale are inspected by a licensed veterinarian and will have current health certificates for immediate shipment. They have been tested free for Trich and Johne’s.

RING STAFF:

Guy Peverley, High Plains Journal Terry Cotton, Angus Journal Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus, Inc.

HERD HEALTH:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Cows and Herd Bulls: Annual vaccination for IBR, PI3, BVD 1 and 2,Vibrio and the five most common strains of Lepto, Blackleg and Clostridial A. Our cattle are poured in the spring and fall. We herd test for Johne’s annually. Calves: (birth) Endovacc Beef, (Protocol given at turnout, preconditioning and weaning) Endovacc Beef, 7 Way, Clostridial A, One Shot, TSV2, Bovishield Gold, Dectomax or Ivermectin. Conklin Fastrack® Probiotic has been given at all stages of life.

Registered cattle will sell under the Terms and Conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association with the addition of the Herbster Angus Farms Bull Guarantee. Commercial Angus females sell as stated in the supplement sheet provided sale day.

DELIVERY AND YOU-HAUL DISCOUNT:

A total discount of $100 per buyer will be given to any buyer who hauls his or her bull home directly from the sale on April 4th, 2016. (Ex: one bull purchased = $100 discount; two bulls purchased = $100 discount; one bull and one cow purchased = $100 discount.). We can also house your bull in Falls City, NE for up to two weeks after the sale. Bulls left at Herbster Angus Farms after two weeks will be subject to a $5-per-day surcharge. (Females bought are not included in this discount).

RETAINED INTEREST:

Unless otherwise stated in the sale book, Herbster Angus Farms will retain 1/3 revenue sharing interest on every bull sold, and the buyer receives full salvage value and full possession. We guarantee that all of the bulls selling in the 2016 Herbster Angus Farms Sale are fertile and sell with a positive semen check on the day of the sale. If any bull is injured during the first breeding season following the sale, making him functionally infertile, we will provide you with a satisfactory replacement (if available), or issue you a credit to be used either privately or during the bull sale in 2017. The replacement or credit will be equal the bull’s purchase price minus the salvage value received for the bull. You must contact us before culling your infertile or injured bull.

PREVIOUS CUSTOMER DISCOUNT:

Previous Herbster Angus Farms customers will receive a $250 credit on their bull purchase.

ON THE COVER:

Miranda Raithel with her AQHA gelding, Magnolia Sweet Jack, and the 2016 bull sale offering

Herbster Reference Dam

The $175,000 mother of Gaffney Game Changer and Gaffney Game On. She is the #1 birth-to-yearling spread cow in the Angus breed. RB Lady Standard 305-890 - Dam of Lots 1A-1E and 2A-F

When RB Lady Standard 305-890 was purchased in the winter of 2014 for $175,000, we knew the impact her birth-to-yearling spread paired with our “power” bulls would create. She ranks as the No. 1 cow with a .73 accuracy for birth-to-yearling spread. A full sister to RB Active Duty, “890” has produced over $2,500,000 in progeny sales, all because of her predictable genomic profiles and exceptional actual performance data. She has far exceeded our expectations in just one calf crop, producing a phenomenal set of calves no matter what bull she is paired with. She is the mother of our calving ease sires, the $275,000 Gaffney Game Changer and the $250,000 Gaffney Game On.

RB Lady Standard 305-890 Reg: 16128291

DDF

Bon View New Design 1407 B/R New Design 036

Bon View Pride 664 War Venture 8030 6008 LCC Sunset K3118 Leachman Sunset G3008 Vermilion Dateline 7078 Connealy Dateline Vermilion Blackbird 5044 B A Lady 6807 305 Hoff Hi Flyer S C 7134 +15679812 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 Lady Valedictorian 3 S A F

LCC New Standard #14218253

CED +19

BW -3.6

MRB +.39

RE +.65

WW +84

YW +134

SC +1.07

RB Lady Standard 305-890 is a total package cow, possessing EPDs that rank in the top 1% of current dams for CED, BW, WW, YW, CEM, Milk, $W and $F. She also ranks in the top 10% of the breed for Docility, $YG and $B. Her progeny perform the way her numbers read. She is also an amazing individual phenotypically; she’s smooth, long-sided and complete, standing on a big foot. Massively ribbed, she is as thick as you can make an Angus cow without giving up maternal merit. She is the most fertile cow in the Angus breed; in 15 months she produced 169 No. 1 embryos in five consecutive natural flushes.

MLK +44

$W $F $G $B +118.59 +99.78 +33.42 +134.29

The bull prospects out of “890” offered in this sale are destined to make their mark on this industry. They are the first offspring to be offered crossing the calving ease and growth of RB Lady Standard 305-890 and the power of our Schaff Angus Valley sires! The results are magic on this cross. RB Lady Standard 305-890 is the dam of Lots 1A-E and Lots 2A-2F.

Gaffney Game Changer Gaffney Game On

Herbster Reference Sire

Herbster Sportsman 232 - Sire of Lots 1A-E, 16, 23, 27, 28, 31A & 31B and 32 S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 16687663 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 S A F Connection SydGen C C & 7 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A F 598 Bando 5175 +16643276 S A V Blackcap May 4546 S A V May 6269 S A V Pioneer 7301

Herbster Sportsman 232

S A V Pursuit 0160

Reg: 17338113 CED +8

BW +.9

WW +63

MRB +.49

RE +.95

$W +70.55

YW +120

SC +1.17

MLK +40

$F $G $B +85.29 +28.48 +179.21

Herbster Sportsman 232, the $35,000 valuation second-high-selling bull of our 2013 bull sale, combines phenotype with numerical superiority. His calves are phenomenal and continue to be the biggest, fastest-growing calves at Herbster Angus Farms. The favorites of many who visit our pastures, they are rugged, sound and stylish with excellent performance data. Backed by his prolific and beautiful mother, HF Blackcap May 0102, he passes on her maternal excellence to his progeny. His first daughters are beautifully uddered, productive cows with the ability to raise top indexing calves at weaning. He ranks in the top 1% of current sires for CW and $B EPD. A slick-fronted and long-spined bull, Sportsman has been our â&#x20AC;&#x153;go-toâ&#x20AC;? bull for calving ease excellence with no sacrifice. Sportsman is the sire of Lots 1A-1E, 16, 23, 27, 28, 31A & 31B and 32.

Herbster Blackcap May 4135 The class 22 Bred and Owned Winner at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show

HF Blackcap May 0102 Dam of Herbster Sportsman 232

Lot 1A

We have searched for calving ease to yearling spread bulls that can rival the bulls offered in Lot 1; to date we have not located any prospects that can compete with the overall number profiles, HD50K data and heritage of this set of bulls! A pinnacle of Angus achievement for Herbster Angus Farms, the mating of the $175,000 RB Lady Standard 305-890 to the $35,000 valuation Herbster Sportsman has produced amazing results. The flush is packed with bulls and females with every desirable trait including disposition, style and efficiency. With moderate CED and BW EPDs, they rival their growth and power contemporaries for overall mass, substance and power. Pick and choose through this truly unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the flush that will change the way we look at Angus calving ease bulls forever.

Herbster Chairman 512

Herbster Lady Prideva 545 Flush sister to the Lot 1 bulls

Herbster Congressman 538

Reg: +18086269 Tattoo: 512 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 PF50 S A V Pursuit 0160 S A V Abigale 5650 +98.38 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +93.30 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +31.78 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +164.78 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +14 -2.5 +76 +128 +1.37 +42 +0.41 +0.75 Act BW: 67 Act WW: 882 WW Ratio: 97 Adj YW: 1392

Reg: +18086274 Tattoo: 538 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 PF50 S A V Pursuit 0160 S A V Abigale 5650 +98.79 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +94.11 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +34.99 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +158.89 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +16 -1.7 +74 +128 +0.72 +44 +0.55 +0.64 Act BW: 85 Act WW: 950 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1406

Chairman has been a favorite of the farm crew since birth. His WW, YW, Milk, $W and $F all rank in the top 1% for nonparent sires. His BW, HP, CW, and $B all rank in the top 2%. Smooth and long, this bull has a massive top and hind quarter. Possessing an actual birth weight of 67 lbs, he will be a serious contender for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;top-sellerâ&#x20AC;? honor in this sale. Backed by the immortal RB Lady Standard 305-890, Chairman has the number profile, actual performance and HD50K data to mark him as a serious producer in semen revenue sales. He is extremely docile and heifer approved.

Congressman has more rib shape than any other bull in the offering. He has a moderate birth weight EPD ranking in the top 4% of non-parent sires. Congressman has a very desirable EPD spread with WW, YW, $W and $F all in the top 1%. He has the second-highest CED EPD in the offering at +16.

Birth Date: 2/3/15

Birth Date: 2/7/15

Herbster Guardsman 541 Birth Date: 2/8/15

Reg: +18086276 Tattoo: 541

$W +105.06 17338113 SydGen C C & 7 $F HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +107.95 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +38.67 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +181.27 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +12 +0.4 +81 +138 +1.24 +45 +0.66 +0.81 Act BW: 90 Act WW: 1002 WW Ratio: 111 Adj YW: 1560

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S A V Pursuit 0160

Herbster Sportsman 232

Birth Date: 3/12/15

Reg: +18137027 Tattoo: 5122

$W +84.97 17338113 SydGen C C & 7 $F HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +84.58 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +29.09 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +153.80 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +18 -3.5 +62 +118 +1.33 +44 +0.43 +0.74 Act BW: 68 Act WW: 664 WW Ratio: 78 Adj YW: 1250

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

PF50

S A V Pursuit 0160

Herbster Sportsman 232

Guardsman is the true power bull of this flush. He posted an actual weaning weight of 1002 lbs and ADJ YW of 1560 lbs to ratio 111. This makes him the heaviest and fastest-growing bull of the Sportsman sired 890 flushmates. Rugged and powerful in his design, Guardsman also has an exquisite EPD and genomic profile, ranking in the top 1% of non-parent sires for WW, YW, Milk, CW, $W, $F and $B. He possesses the highest WW, YW and $W EPD in the offering and the third highest $B EPD. Look for him to improve number profiles while adding pounds at weaning and a very gentle disposition to your calf crop. Selling 1/2 revenue sharing interest and shared possession.

Herbster Bondsman 5122

Herbster Kingsman 5124 Birth Date: 3/13/15

Reg: +18137028 Tattoo: 5124 $W PF50 S A V Pursuit 0160 +94.94 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +105.60 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +26.46 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +160.66 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +15 -0.9 +74 +134 +0.48 +43 +0.34 +0.73 Act BW: 90 Act WW: 865 WW Ratio: 105 Adj YW: 1537 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

Kingsman has always been one to watch in this group. As a baby, he was a standout, and was a calf many visitors picked out as the top bull of the flush. He is long and attractive, with an excellent front and clean lines. When Kingsman matures, he may be the best bull of the flush. Like his flush brothers, he ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for WW, YW, $W, $F and in the top 3% for CED, CEM, CW and $B.

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

Very moderate at birth with an actual 68 lb birth weight, Bondsman is a calving ease specialist with an exceptional HD50K profile. He ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for CED, BW, CEM and $W. Moderate in stature, this bull could be used on heifers for years to come. Bondsman has the highest CED and CEM EPD in the offering at +18 and +17. Bondsman also has the lowest BW EPD at minus 3.5.

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Pursuit - Sire of Lots 2A-2F, 3A & 3B, 8, 10A-10D, and 30

SAV Pursuit 0160

Reg: 16687663

We continue to marvel at the excellence of our herd sire, SAV Pursuit. He is a maternal sensation and proven herd sire. He has a powerful phenotype, outstanding structure and feet quality, a superb disposition and large scrotal size. His male progeny have excelled in every facet of the growth process by coming easy, growing fast and commanding top prices at sale time. His daughters are especially feminine with a beautiful maternal look and impeccable udder quality. His mother, our $375,000 record-selling herd matron SAV Abigale 5650, is an industry benchmark for maternal greatness and records a weaning ratio of 106 on six natural calves. She ranks among the top income-producing cows in our donor battery and has generated over $750,000 in direct progeny sales. Never before have we thought enough of a cow to add so many sons to our herd bull battery! We purchased SAV Fieldmaster, SAV Recruit, SAV Pursuit, and SAV Positive to improve the maternal strength of our herd. She is a maternal sister to SAV Bismarck and to the $150,000 SAV Mandan. Pursuit is the Sire of Lots 2A-2F, 3A & 3B, 8, 10A-10D, and 30.

SAV Abigale 5650 and SAV Positive 3417 The $375,000 mother of SAV Pursuit, SAV Fieldmster, SAV Recruit and SAV Positive. Photo taken in 2013 with SAV Positive as a calf. S A V Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145 Boyd New Day 8005 #15688392 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 +15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 S A V Abigale 6062

S A V Pioneer 7301

CED +4

BW +2.6

WW +57

MRB +.34

RE +1.08

$W +55.85

YW +92

SC +1.40

MLK +26

$F $G $B +40.42 +18.15 +140.35

A “never before” mating of the growth and power of Pursuit and the calving ease merit of “890” has produced unique Angus treasures that we offer as Lot 2. Growthy and attractive, these bulls have been a joy to watch develop. They are certain to add excellent maternal traits to their progeny, as they contain two of the breed’s icons for maternal merit in their pedigree, SAV Abigale 5650 and RB Lady Standard 305-890. Both cows have produced exceptional direct progeny sales, “890” at $2,500,000 and “5650” at $750,000. A bull from this flush has unlimited earning potential, genetics to impact generations in the future and phenotype to make any cattleman proud.

Herbster Businessman 506 Birth Date: 2/1/15

Reg: +18086267 Tattoo: 506 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 PF50 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +100.59 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +66.32 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +28.71 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +129.15 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +14 -1.1 +73 +113 +1.19 +36 +0.42 +0.75 Act BW: 79 Act WW: 1020 WW Ratio: 112 Adj YW: 1335

Lot 2B

Possessing a +13 CED EPD and a moderate 79 lb actual birth weight, Businessman can be utilized on heifers. His growth numbers suggest that progeny born out of first-calf heifers will be very competitive with their bigger birth weight contemporaries; thus, giving his future owner the ability to not sacrifice pounds out of firsttime mothers. Ranking third for actual weaning weight in the 2015 calf crop at 1020 lbs to ratio 112, Businessman is an outstanding bull. He has the highest HP EPD in the offering at +20.5, which predicts that his daughters will be as fertile as their famous grand dam. Businessman ranks in the top 1% for WW, HP, Milk and $W EPD. He also ranks in the top 5% for CED, CEM, $F and YW.

Herbster Sandman 510

Reg: +18086268 Tattoo: 510 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 PF50 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +92.28 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +79.01 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +36.72 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +153.34 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +16 -1.3 +72 +119 +1.26 +35 +0.66 +0.76 Act BW: 84 Act WW: 1000 WW Ratio: 105 Adj YW: 1521

Herbster Committeeman 518 Birth Date: 2/3/15

Reg: +18086272 Tattoo: 518 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 PF50 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +88.20 S A V Pursuit 0160 $F 16687663 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +57.88 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +25.71 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +120.38 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +10 -1.3 +67 +105 +1.10 +35 +0.32 +0.69 Act BW: 72 Act WW: 930 WW Ratio: 103 Adj YW: 1261

Birth Date: 2/2/15

Sandman is everything that commercial producers want in a performance herd sire! Possessing an excellent birth-to-yearling spread EPD profile, he is great hipped, superior fronted and sound. He is the longest-sided bull in the sale. Having an actual WW of 1000 lbs and ratioing 105, Sandman has the performance to back up his number profile. Like his brother, Businessman, he has the ability to produce calves out of first-calf heifers that weigh just as much as the calves out of mature cows, which means that critical first calf isn’t wasted on lower performing, calving ease genetics. Sandman ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for CED, WW, CEM and $W. He ranks in the top 2% for YW. Selling ½ revenue sharing interest and shared possession.

Like his brothers, Committeeman is another moderate birth weight option and recommended for heifers. He weighed an actual 72 lbs at birth, grew well and had an actual 930 lb weaning weight to ratio 103. Committeeman ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for CED, $W and Milk and in the top 2% for WW.

Herbster Councilman 524 Birth Date: 2/4/15

Reg: +18086270 Tattoo: 524

Herbster Draftsman 527 Birth Date: 2/5/15

Reg: +18086271 Tattoo: 527

$W +95.26 16687663 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +64.02 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +19.78 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +138.42 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +14 -2.2 +74 +115 +1.66 +33 +0.17 +1.02 Act BW: 73 Act WW: 980 WW Ratio: 108 Adj YW: 1440

$W +95.71 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +69.04 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +16.10 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +133.56 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +14 -0.8 +75 +117 +0.94 +34 +0.15 +0.86 Act BW: 86 Act WW: 1018 WW Ratio: 111 Adj YW: 1499

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Another phenotypically impressive bull, Councilman is the softest middled bull of this flush. Big-topped and heavy made, he has the smoothness of his dam paired with the stretch and style of Pursuit. Councilman had an impressive 1018 lb actual weaning weight to ratio 111 and was the fourth heaviest bull in the entire 2015 bull calf crop at weaning. He ranks in the top 1% of nonparent sires at weaning for WW, HP, Milk and $W and in the top 2% for YW and CEM.

Draftsman has a very moderate actual birth weight of 73 lbs paired with excellent spread EPDs with a yearling weight number in the top 3% of non-parent sires. Carrying the genetics of his famous sire and dam, this bull will pass along the desirable traits of fleshing ability, extreme growth, fertility and functionality to his offspring. He is heifer safe.

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S A V Pioneer 7301

S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297

Herbster Crewman 547 Birth Date: 2/10/15

Reg: +18086275 Tattoo: 547

$W +94.46 16687663 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +64.08 Bon View New Design 1407 $G LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 +25.51 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 $B G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 +131.90 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +14 +0.5 +72 +110 +1.00 +36 +0.26 +0.94 Act BW: 88 Act WW: 926 WW Ratio: 104 Adj YW: 1317

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S A V Pioneer 7301

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Pioneer 7301

S A V Pursuit 0160

S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297

Rugged-made and sound-footed, Crewman ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for WW, Milk and $W. A more moderate YW EPD bull, he will work well in harsh Sand Hills environments where a smaller cow size is needed. Progeny of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;890â&#x20AC;? cow family are as fertile and efficient as they come.

S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297

How much can you afford to pay for a bull? At Herbster Angus Farms commercial and registered breeders deserve the best possible genetics and functional phenotype for today and into the future. Along with outstanding genetics, our goal is to help educate our customers on performance indicators. When selecting premium, genetic tested and EPD verified Angus bulls, we take in account their EPDs and $ values. Are these bulls worth the extra money? The research shouts an enthusiastic YES! We will use the old timer rule of thumb, which is 4 to 5 times the price of a feeder calf, as our base bull price. 4 X a 500 lb feeder calf ($2.05 per lb) = $4110 The following examples are based on a scenario in which a bull breeds 25 cows per year for 4 years resulting in 100 progeny over his lifespan. A high weaning weight EPD is a factor when selecting a bull. Our Lot 1C bull, Herbster Guardsman 541, has a WW EPD in the top 1% of non-parent sires. The average WW EPD for non-parent sires is +50. With a BW EPD of +81, his calves are projected to weigh 31lbs more at weaning than the average Angus bull. Over four years, the difference is 3100 total lbs. (31 lbs X 100 head) X $2.05 = $6355 Bull buyers should also look to the $ indexes for insights on added value. The $ indexes are used to estimate what calves will be worth out of a certain parent at weaning ($W), post weaning ($F), when sold on the grid ($G, $QG, and $YG) and total index ($B). Herbster Angus bulls with high ranking $B indexes can increase earning potential. Herbster Sportsman 551, the Lot 23 bull, has a $B EPD of +182.38 which ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for $B EPD. The average $B EPD for non-parent sires is +106.39. Producers can expect to gain $75.99 per head when selling their calves at post weaning. Upon siring 100 calves, Herbster Sportsman 551 has the potential to earn a premium of $7599.

In summary, the data speaks for itself: Calculations for Lot 1C using only the base price, WW EPD and $B EPD: $4110 (base â&#x20AC;&#x153;old timerâ&#x20AC;? price) + $3100 (+31 WW X 100) + $7400 (+74 $B x 100) = = $14,610

Herbster Reference Dam

Our $500,000 top indexing donor and mother of herd bulls Generation, Index, Commander, Ranger, Foreman, Complete and Reserve. Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 - Dam of Lot 3A & 3B

Connealy Leadtime Eligence Plus of Conanga G A R Traveler 1489 #14216491 Altune of Conanga 6104 Avalon 1418 of Conanga 6276 G D A R Traveler 044 G A R Grid Maker G A R Precision 2536 Riverbend Blackbird 4301 S A F Focus of E R +14680067 Riverbend Blackbird 2204 Davis Yr Blackbird 558H Connealy Lead On

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809

Connealy Onward

Reg: +16143141

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809, the second-highest selling cow in Angus history with a valuation of $500,000, has earned her role as one of our top donors. Ranking in the top 1% of the breed for WW, YW, Milk, MW, Marb, RE, $W, $F, $G, $QG and $B, she sets a high standard all while having an outstanding phenotype. The track record of Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 is unparalleled when talking about herd bull production, performance traits and carcass merit. She has produced three natural calves that have a BW ratio of 94, WW ratio of 116 and a YW ratio of 105. Progeny sales by â&#x20AC;&#x153;8809â&#x20AC;? have exceeded $4,000,000 in the last five years on over 40 head. She is the mother of VAR Generation 2100, VAR Index 3282, Vintage Commander 4152, VAR Ranger 3008, VAR Foreman 3339, VAR Complete 1209 and VAR Reserve 1111. Her progeny, by SAV Pursuit, rival their contemporaries for growth and numerical superiority. The bulls that will sell as Lot 3A & 3B provide a mountain of revenue generating potential both atstud and in-herd. They are the first progeny ever to be offered by Herbster Angus Farms out of Angus legend, Sandpoint Blackbird 8809.

CED +7

BW +3.0

WW +73

MRB +1.14

RE +1.25

$W +80.59

YW +124

SC +.83

$F $G $B +79.70 +54.46 +171.64

VAR Reserve 1111

VAR Generation 2100

MLK +47

Lot 3A

3A PF50

Birth Date: 2/2/15

Reg: +18137051 Tattoo: 509

S A V Pioneer 7301

S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297

S A V Abigale 5650

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 0451

Connealy Onward

Connealy Lead On Altune of Conanga 6104

Riverbend Blackbird 4301

G A R Grid Maker Riverbend Blackbird 2204

Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 16143141

Herbster Platinum 509

S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663

Lot 3B

CED BW WW YW SC MLK +8 +2.7 +64 +108 +1.15 +36 Act BW: 95 Act WW: 894 WW Ratio: 95

Herbster Platinum 519

Reg: +18137055 Tattoo: 519 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 PF50 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +59.14 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +68.54 Connealy Lead On $G Connealy Onward Altune of Conanga 6104 +42.77 Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 G A R Grid Maker 16143141 Riverbend Blackbird 4301 $B Riverbend Blackbird 2204 +159.39 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +4 +3.5 +64 +114 +0.78 +33 +0.90 +1.10 Act BW: 96 Act WW: 942 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1496

$W +69.35 $F +59.33 $G +41.73 $B +158.93 MRB RE +0.94 +1.17 Adj YW: 1394

Herbster Platinum 509 has the most potential of all bulls in this year’s sale to be an outlier for ribeye area. His sire, SAV Pursuit, and his dam, Sandpoint Blackbird 8809, are known to produce progeny with a large ribeye. His ribeye EPD is the largest in the offering at +1.18 and his genomic data places him in the elite top 11% of the breed for REA. Moderate, big-ribbed and docile, we can say for certain that “509” has the most muscle and mass of any 8809 bull that we have had the pleasure to see. He is unique to his dam and will be a sale feature. He ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for Milk and REA EPD; the top 5% of the breed for WW, CW, $W and $B; and the top 10% for YW, CEM, MW, Marb and $QG.

Birth Date: 2/4/15

Strong-topped and neat-patterned, “519” is one of those bulls that sorts himself to the top of the bull crop quite easily. As sound as you can make a bull that still has a ton of mass, “519” is excellent fronted and functional in his design. He is very reminiscent of his maternal brother, VAR Generation 2100, only we believe he is more massive in his makeup and softer in his design. Also having a large REA EPD of +1.10, this bull will pass on carcass traits readily to his progeny. He ranks in the top 1% of the breed for REA EPD; the top 2% for Milk, MW; and the top 5% for WW, YW, CW and $B. The revenue potential on this young bull could be monumental. Selling ½ revenue sharing interest and shared possession.

Herbster Reference Dam

Our $375,000 maternal masterpiece and mother of SAV Pursuit, SAV Fieldmaster, SAV Recruit and SAV Positive. SAV Abigale 5650 - Dam of Lots 4A-4D, 5 and 6A & B G D A R Traveler 71 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 A A R New Trend #13512009 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S V F Forever Lady 57D A A R New Trend Schoenes Fix It 826 Sky High Blackbird 4119 S A V Abigale 0451 Bon View Emulation Ext 473 13593085 S A V Abigale 6062 Circle A Abigale 3008 Sitz Traveler 8180

SAV Abigale 5650

S A V 8180 Traveler 004

Reg: +15107892

SAV Abigale 5650, our $375,000 record-selling herd matron is an industry benchmark for maternal greatness and records a weaning ratio of 106 on six natural calves. She ranks among the top income-producing cows in our donor battery and has generated over $750,000 in direct progeny sales. Never before have we thought enough of a cow to add so many sons to our herd bull lineup! We selected our herd sires SAV Fieldmaster, SAV Recruit, SAV Pursuit and SAV Positive to improve the maternal strength of the herd. She is a maternal sister to SAV Bismarck and to the $150,000 SAV Mandan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;5650â&#x20AC;? is the mother of Lots 4A-4D and 6A & 6B.

CED -2

BW +2.5

WW +55

YW +102

MRB +.45

RE +.76

$W +54.07

SC +1.04

$F $G $B +60.71 +24.28 +161.18

SAV Fieldmaster 2181 SAV Pursuit 0160

SAV Recruit 2855

MLK +29

The bulls that sell as Lots 4A-4D are full brothers to our maternal sensation and proven sire, Pursuit. Look for them to add ribeye size, maternal excellence, functionality and performance integrity to your cow herd. The bulls are the standard of perfection for growth and style. Their disposition is great and their genetics are sure to please even the most demanding cattleman.

Reg: +18139453 Tattoo: 511

$W +58.24 15688392 Boyd New Day 8005 $F S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 +75.37 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +21.01 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +143.86 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE 0 +1.9 +63 +114 +1.23 +27 +0.47 +0.88 Act BW: 85 Act WW: 1004 WW Ratio: 109 Adj YW: 1528 S A V Final Answer 0035

Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145

Herbster Prescription 5117

Herbster Field Agent 5121

Reg: +18139456 Tattoo: 5117 $W Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Emulous 8145 +44.70 S A V Pioneer 7301 $F 15688392 Boyd New Day 8005 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 +64.87 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +23.99 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +141.63 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE 0 +2.5 +54 +105 +1.23 +27 +0.50 +0.91 Act BW: 92 Act WW: 790 WW Ratio: 91 Adj YW: 1384

Herbster Prescription 522

Reg: +18139454 Tattoo: 522 $W Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Emulous 8145 +55.81 S A V Pioneer 7301 15688392 $F Boyd New Day 8005 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 +65.72 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +23.66 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +141.39 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE 0 +2.4 +61 +108 +1.23 +27 +0.54 +0.97 Act BW: 90 Act WW: 1004 WW Ratio: 106 Adj YW: 1417

Birth Date: 2/3/15

S A V Pioneer 7301

Lot 4A

Herbster Prescription 511

Birth Date: 3/12/15

Birth Date: 2/4/15

Herbster Prescription 5128 Birth Date: 3/13/15

Reg: +18322961 Tattoo: 5128 $W Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Emulous 8145 +59.92 S A V Pioneer 7301 15688392 $F Boyd New Day 8005 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 +62.68 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +22.11 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +145.16 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE 0 +2.1 +57 +105 +1.23 +28 +0.42 +0.94 Act BW: 88 Act WW: 890 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1549 15

Birth Date: 3/12/15

Reg: +18139457 Tattoo: 5121 $W CAR Duke 104 S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Blackcap May 4136 +53.36 S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737 $F S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V Emblynette Diamond 6377 +81.92 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +18.30 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +167.08 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE -7 +5.1 +62 +116 +1.40 +25 +0.48 +0.84 Act BW: 94 Act WW: 868 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1468 What an interesting opportunity to own a full brother to our maternal and growth sensation, the $155,000 SAV Fieldmaster! Combining the well-known maternal excellence of the Abigale family and the proven growth of SAV Harvestor, Field Agent is sure to sire calves that generate income, both as cows and as pound-making bulls. The first set of SAV Fieldmaster daughters are making glorious mothers with picture perfect udders and excellent maternal instincts.

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV International - Sire of Lots 6A & 6B, 7, 12A & 12B, 18, 26 and 29.

SAV International 2020 Reg: 17318795

S A V Heritage 6295

S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737

S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V 8180 Traveler 004

S A V Emblynette 5483 #+15126694

S A V Emblynette 7260

CAR Duke 104 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V Net Worth 4200 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 N Bar Emulation EXT S A V Emblynette April 1509

SAV Emblynette 5483 The $250,000 Mother of SAV International

CED -8

BW +5.0

WW +76

MRB +.41

RE +.78

$W +62.99

YW +128

SC +1.27

MLK +25

$F $G $B +94.03 +18.18 +155.32

SAV International is our $400,000 record-selling Lot 1 bull from the 2013 SAV sale. He has become one of the most popular, potent, highly respected and widely used sires in the Angus breed. He represents all the qualities in an ideal beef bull. He is thick and perfect footed with performance and superior structure. The SAV International progeny are consistent, and stamped with incredible thickness, muscle and breed-leading performance. They are standouts at a very young age and rise to the top of their calf crops in every program that has utilized International. His sons have big ribeye areas and his daughters are massive and easy fleshing with the look of future brood matrons. His fifth-generation Pathfinder dam, who sold for $250,000 in the recent 2016 SAV sale, is breed icon SAV Emblynette 5483. She is a phenomenal producer with striking femininity, superb body type, impeccable udder quality and ideal foot structure. She has a weaning ratio of 104 on eight natural calves. SAV International is one of the most dominating sires identified in the breed today and is destined to make a lasting impression on generations to come. He is the sire of Lots 6A & 6B, 7, 12A & 12B, 18, 26 and 29.

Lot 6B

Herbster Pilgrim 502

Herbster Pilgrim 532

Reg: +18136997 Tattoo: 532 $W S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +59.22 S A V International 2020 17318795 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 +75.76 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +22.79 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +156.18 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE -6 +3.6 +68 +115 +1.19 +27 +0.45 +0.85 Act BW: 87 Act WW: 922 WW Ratio: 102 Adj YW: 1385

Birth Date: 1/2/15

Reg: +18136991 Tattoo: 502 $W S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +62.91 S A V International 2020 17318795 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 +77.25 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +21.64 S A V Abigale 5650 Schoenes Fix It 826 15107892 S A V Abigale 0451 $B S A V Abigale 6062 +155.29 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE -6 +3.8 +66 +115 +1.19 +27 +0.44 +0.76 Act BW: 80 Act WW: 946 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1317

Birth Date: 2/5/15

A moderate option, Herbster Pilgrim 532 is explosively muscled and tremendous in his thickness, making him a standout for overall mass. Smooth made and attractive, he carries the great maternal merit of his dam and the exceptional Angus breed character of his sire, the $400,000 SAV International. He ranks in the top 3% of non-parent sires for WW and YW and in the top 2% for CW and $F all while posting a $B in the top 4%. Gentle by nature, “532” posted an actual weaning weight of 922 lbs to ratio 102. He will be a favorite on sale day.

The oldest yearling bull in the offering, Herbster Pilgrim 502 combines two Angus families: the Emblynettes and the Abigales. It was only natural to take the power and softness of SAV International, and mate him to our maternal masterpiece, SAV Abigale 5650. Attractive in his design and powerful in his performance, “502” is much like his famous sire. He ranks in the top 5% of the breed for WW, YW, CW and $F while ranking in the top 4% of non-parent sires for $B. “502” is a smart buy for breeders looking to add maternal excellence without sacrificing pounds at weaning.

Herbster Reference Dam

Herbster Blackcap May 0102 - Mother of Herbster Sportsman and Lot 7, 8, 9A & 9B

HF Blackcap May 0102 Reg: +16643276 SVF Gdar 216 LTD S A F Royal Queen 5084 #15330743 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 SydGen 1407 Corona 2016 S A F Forever Lady 8292 Bon View Bando 598 S A F 598 Bando 5175 S A F Royal Lass 1002 S A V Blackcap May 4546 Rito 9FB3 of 5H11 Fullback +14843989 S A V May 6269 S A R Prospector May 9124 S A F Connection

Herbster Blackcap May 4135 Winning her class at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show

SydGen C C & 7

CED +7

BW +1.9

WW +56

MRB +.44

RE +.77

$W +64.23

YW +110

SC +1.19

MLK +44

$F $G $B +77.77 +31.51 +168.80

One of the top donor cows to be bred at Herbster Angus Farms, HF Blackcap May 0102 has been a “no-miss” donor. “0102” is a masterful producer of performance and genomic excellence without sacrificing phenotype. She is the mother of the $35,000 valuation Herbster Sportsman who was the second-highest-selling lot in our 2013 sale, going to Carl Dethlefs and Sons, NE. She was also responsible for the top seller in last year’s sale, the $15,000 Herbster Sythe 4153, who sold to David Igo, MO. “0102” produced the Class 22 Bred and Owned heifer winner at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show, Herbster Blackcap May 4135, who possesses an incredible +174.05 $B number. She is proof you can produce a competitive animal with great numbers! Perfect uddered and exceptional on conformation, “0102” is an ideal Angus cow with superb actual performance data, ranking in the top 1% of current dams for Milk and $B. She also ranks in the top 3% of current dams for YW, MH and $F. Not just a trophy cow, she can raise a calf with merit, posting 2WR@119, 2YR@114, 10IMF@103 and 12REA@106. Direct progeny out of this cornerstone female sell as Lot 7, 8, 9A & 9B.

Herbster Interchange 4214 Birth Date: 9/4/14

Herbster Sport 4250

Reg: 18337160 Tattoo: 4214 $W S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +71.50 S A V International 2020 17318795 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 +99.49 S A F Connection $G SydGen C C & 7 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 +26.59 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A F 598 Bando 5175 16643276 S A V Blackcap May 4546 $B S A V May 6269 +171.12 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE -1 +2.8 +74 +129 +1.26 +34 +0.42 +1.00 Act BW: 78 Act WW: 908 WW Ratio: 108 Adj YW: 1245

Reg: 18337158 Tattoo: 4250 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 GGPHD S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +55.01 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +45.96 S A F Connection $G SydGen C C & 7 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 +17.64 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A F 598 Bando 5175 16643276 S A V Blackcap May 4546 $B S A V May 6269 +132.81 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +7 +2.9 +55 +94 +1.13 +31 +0.32 +0.89 Act BW: 83 Act WW: 710 WW Ratio: 98 Adj YW: 1112

Destined to be an exceptional Angus bull, Interchange is flawless in his structure, soft in his type and is massive in his hind quarter. He is the epitome of Angus excellence, combining the breed renowned superiority of International with the performance and maternal supremacy of HF Blackcap 0102. The heifer mates to Interchange are broody, deep sided and maternal. He ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for WW, YW, CW, $F and $B. He has a moderate birth weight of 78 lbs. What a chance to buy a breed leader! Selling 1/2 revenue sharing interest and shared possession.

Herbster Sport 4250 is a full brother to the $35,000 valuation and herd sensation, Herbster Sportsman. Much like his full brother, â&#x20AC;&#x153;4250â&#x20AC;? is complete in his pattern, growthy in his design and will inject breed-improving, maternal genetics to his progeny.

Birth Date: 10/14/14

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Revere 1180 Reg: 17016481

SAV Revere 1180 Sire of Lot 9A & 9B

SAV Revere 1180 Reg: 17016481

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 Car Tracker 904

S A V 707 Rito 9969 16687737

BR Polly 8077-472 CAR Tracker 305

A C Duke Girl 57 #+15126694

A C Duke Girl 330

CED +0

BW +1.6

Revere 1180 is an exciting outcross sire with tremendous maternal value, scrotal size and docility in an easy-fleshing, performance package. Selected in the 2012 SAV Sale for $120,000, Revere has proven to be a consistent sire for Herbster Angus Farms, producing progeny that weigh heavy, are functional as they move and are attractive in the pasture. Our Revere daughters milk well and do an exceptional job raising their calves. Revere is the sire of Lot 9A & 9B.

C A R Miss Julie 643 C T Miner 308 VDAR Polly 8077 Car Tracker 904 C A R Miss Julie 643 C T Miner 308 A C Duke Girl 618

WW +46

YW +104

SC +1.68

MLK +33

MRB -.08

RE +.06

Herbster Respond 5177 Birth Date: 4/1/15

Reg: +18159864 Tattoo: 5177 $W Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V 707 Rito 9969 BR Polly 8077-472 +54.26 S A V Revere 1180 17016481 $F CAR Tracker 305 A C Duke Girl 57 A C Duke Girl 330 +77.25 S A F Connection $G SydGen C C & 7 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 +17.39 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A F 598 Bando 5175 16643276 S A V Blackcap May 4546 $B S A V May 6269 +135.71 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +4 +1.8 +50 +106 +1.37 +35 +0.14 +0.56 Act BW: 82 Act WW: 704 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1369

$W +36.42

$F +76.08

$G +1.88

$B +98.48

Herbster Response 5183 Birth Date: 4/10/15

Reg: +18159865 Tattoo: 5138 $W Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V 707 Rito 9969 BR Polly 8077-472 +54.26 S A V Revere 1180 17016481 $F CAR Tracker 305 A C Duke Girl 57 A C Duke Girl 330 +77.25 S A F Connection $G SydGen C C & 7 SydGen Forever Lady 4087 +17.18 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A F 598 Bando 5175 16643276 S A V Blackcap May 4546 $B S A V May 6269 +135.52 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +4 +1.8 +50 +106 +1.37 +35 +0.17 +0.46 Act BW: 80 Act WW: 670 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1352

The youngest two bulls in the sale line up, Respond and Response, are the result of flushing the $120,000 SAV Revere to our greatest female accomplishment, HF Blackcap May 0102. Ideal footed and rugged, they will soften larger framed cows and will improve maternal traits in their heifer progeny. 20

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Pursuit - Sire of Lots 2A-2F, 3A & 3B, 8, 10A-10D, and 30

Basin Lucy 178E - Influence sells as lots 10A-10D

10A

Herbster Pursuit 508

10B

Herbster Pursuit 516

10C

Herbster Pursuit 517

10D

Herbster Pursuit 546

Birth Date: 2/2/15

Reg: +18137050 Tattoo: 508 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +58.95 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +62.88 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +16.58 Monarch Lucy X070 C A Future Direction 5321 16756161 Basin Lucy 3829 $B Basin Lucy 178E +154.43 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +5 +2.9 +61 +110 +1.23 +34 +0.38 +0.85 Act BW: 95 Act WW: 914 WW Ratio: 95 Adj YW: 1438

Reg: +18320574 Tattoo: 516 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +71.25 S A V Pursuit 0160 $F 16687663 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +59.51 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +21.11 Monarch Lucy X070 C A Future Direction 5321 16756161 Basin Lucy 3829 $B Basin Lucy 178E +156.49 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +5 -0.3 +63 +109 +1.23 +34 +0.39 +1.12 Act BW: 68 Act WW: 900 WW Ratio: 99 Adj YW: 1384

Birth Date: 2/3/15

Reg: +18320576 Tattoo: 517 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +67.37 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +57.20 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +21.73 Monarch Lucy X070 C A Future Direction 5321 16756161 Basin Lucy 3829 $B Basin Lucy 178E +155.39 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +5 +0.5 +61 +107 +1.23 +34 +0.45 +1.10 Act BW: 75 Act WW: 866 WW Ratio: 96 Adj YW: 1368

Birth Date: 2/3/15

Birth Date: 2/10/15

Reg: +18137057 Tattoo: 546 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 +57.28 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +61.29 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +18.31 Monarch Lucy X070 C A Future Direction 5321 16756161 Basin Lucy 3829 $B Basin Lucy 178E +157.16 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +5 +2.2 +58 +108 +1.23 +34 +0.39 +0.97 Act BW: 89 Act WW: 870 WW Ratio: 93 Adj YW: 1428

Impressive in their structure and dominant in their pedigrees, this set of Pursuit sons by “X070” are sure to improve maternal prowess, overall growth, docility and carcass traits. Ranking in the top 1% for non-parent sires for CW and Milk, the top 2% for HP, and the top 5% for $B, these bulls are numerically superior. They are powerful and complete with a rugged look about them. Their mother, Monarch Lucy X070 is a productive Upward daughter who stems from the “very popular growth matron,” Basin Lucy 178E. She ranks in the top 1% of current dams for WW, YW, Milk, CW, $W and $B. 21

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Ringmaster 1184 Reg: 17016483

SAV Ringmaster Sire of Lot 11

SAV Ringmaster 1184

Reg: 17016483

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 R R Rito 707

S A V 707 Rito 9969 +16417285

BR Polly 8077-472 S A F 598 Bando 5175

S A V Emblynette 5416 +15108054

S A V Emblynette 7319

CED -8

BW +5.3

MRB +.02

RE +.17

WW +84

Tattoo: 580 $W Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V 707 Rito 9969 BR Polly 8077-472 +56.56 S A V Ringmaster 1184 17016483 $F S A F 598 Bando 5175 S A V Emblynette 5416 S A V Emblynette 7319 +97.35 Ironwood New Design 022 701 $G Ironwood New Level Wardens Blackcap 6148 6309 +24.96 HF Forever Lady 574 C A Future Direction 5321 15728955 HF Forever Lady 376 $B Baldridge Forever Lady 24K +152.22 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +1 +2.5 +64 +123 +0.99 +35 +0.32 +0.39 Act BW: 88 Act WW: 924 WW Ratio: 103 Adj YW: 1638

Ideal 3407 of 1418 076 Papa Equator 2928 VDAR Polly 8077 Bon View Bando 598 S A F Royal Lass 1002 S A V Ext Emulation 5040 Sav Emblynette Diamond 5369

YW +149

SC +1.29

$W $F $G +75.20 +131.05 +9.77

Herbster Ringmaster 580

MLK +27 $B +156.29

SAV Ringmaster, our herd sire, was the $300,000 highest-selling and No.1 yearling weight bull of the 2012 Schaff Angus Valley Sale. We selected him for his impressive 205-day weight of 986 to ratio 113 that put him in the top four indexing bulls in the 2011 SAV calf crop. His Emblynette dam is a heavy-milking, topproducing cow with ratios of 5WW@111 and 4YW@110. The SAV Ringmaster calves have been standouts for growth and pounds at weaning in our herd. Look for his progeny to grow bigger, faster and stronger than any other sire group. Packed with performance, he will add more frame score to his progeny. Sire of Lot 11.

Birth Date: 3/2/15

Reg: 18320578

The only son of the $300,000 SAV Ringmaster in the sale, Herbster Ringmaster 580 is a maternal brother to the 2014 Nebraska State Fair Grand Champion Angus Female, Herbster Forever Lady 1178. Their mother, HF Forever Lady 574 has been a superior producer for Herbster Angus Farms. She has 5BW@98 and 5WW@108. â&#x20AC;&#x153;580â&#x20AC;? ranks in the top 10% for non-parent sires for WW, YW and $F.

Herbster Forever Lady 1178 - 2014 Nebraska State Fair Grand Champion Angus Female and maternal sister to Lots 12A & 12B

12A

12B

Herbster International 4213 Birth Date: 9/4/14

Reg: +18320703 Tattoo: 4213 $W S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +59.18 S A V International 2020 17318795 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 +64.16 Ironwood New Design 022 701 $G Ironwood New Level Wardens Blackcap 6148 6309 +24.75 HF Forever Lady 574 C A Future Direction 5321 15728955 HF Forever Lady 376 $B Baldridge Forever Lady 24K +131.16 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +1 +1.2 +57 +103 +1.01 +34 +0.43 +0.68 Act BW: 68 Act WW: 755 WW Ratio: 90 Adj YW: 1114

Herbster International 4217 Birth Date: 9/4/14

Reg: +18320704 Tattoo: 4217 $W S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +69.97 S A V International 2020 17318795 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 +62.10 Ironwood New Design 022 701 $G Ironwood New Level Wardens Blackcap 6148 6309 +24.65 HF Forever Lady 574 C A Future Direction 5321 15728955 HF Forever Lady 376 $B Baldridge Forever Lady 24K +132.65 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +1 +1.9 +65 +105 +1.01 +34 +0.42 +0.64 Act BW: 76 Act WW: 892 WW Ratio: 106 Adj YW: 1120

The 18-month-old bulls by SAV International, that sell as Lot 12A & 12B, are maternal brothers to the 2014 Nebraska State Fair Grand Champion Angus Female, Herbster Forever Lady 1178. They will increase the value of your replacements and cattle sold in commercial-type markets by developing mothering ability and pounds at weaning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Good Life,â&#x20AC;? an original drawing by artist Amanda Raithel of Herbster Angus Farms, was auctioned to benefit the 2016 National Junior Angus Show. The artwork was purchased by Charles W. and Judy Herbster for a donation of $5000. Limited Edition prints are available for sale and can be ordered by calling (402) 2457939 or online at www.cattleart.com. All proceeds go to the 2016 National Junior Angus Show. The annual event focuses on youth ages 8-21 who are passionate about Angus cattle. Welcoming over 1000 young people, their cattle and their families to Nebraska, the show will be held in Grand Island this July.

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Property 3121 - Sire of Lots 13 and 20

SAV Property 3121 Reg: 17633561

Tattoo: 526 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Priority 7283 S A V Blackcap May 5530 +63.73 S A V Property 3121 17633561 $F S A V Brand Name 9115 S A V Dora 1166 S A V Dora 6407 +66.99 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +25.93 #S A V Emblynette 6572 N Bar Emulation EXT 15465755 S A V Emblynette 7260 $B S A V Emblynette April 1509 +130.62 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +3 +1.4 +66 +108 +25 +0.42 +0.78 Act BW: 81 Act WW: 980 WW Ratio: 103 Adj YW: 1478

SAV Property was our $65,000 selection of the 2014 SAV Sale. He is an extremely docile bull with a superb structure and attractive look. He combines those qualities with the softness, volume and fleshing ability for a real cow maker. His first calves came light and grew fast! He ratioed well in the Herbster Angus Farms herd, posting an average weaning ratio of 105. The bull calves are great structured and clean sheathed. We anxiously await our second calf crop of SAV Property progeny this spring. Backed by the productive Polly cow family, he will increase dollars gained on bull calves at weaning and femininity in his heifer progeny for a lifetime. Sire of Lots 13 and 20.

BW +3.6

MRB +.46

RE +.98

WW +82

YW +136

SC +1.35

Birth Date: 2/4/15

Reg: 18136996

A sale feature, this bull is out of a cow that is a full sibling in blood to the mother of SAV International, SAV Emblynette 5483. “6572,” like her famous sister, is a stellar producer with exceptional fertility and superior udder and feet quality. She balances a BR of 7@93 with a WR of 7@101. Multiple daughters have been kept in the Herbster Angus Farms herd with many featured embryo progeny retained. Her prolific Pathfinder dam continues in production at 19 years of age in the Schaff Angus Valley program. “Equity” weighed a moderate 81 lbs at birth and raced to an actual 980 lbs at weaning to ratio 103.

S A V Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145 S A V Priority 7283 B C C Bushwacker 41-93 15688351 S A V Blackcap May 5530 S A V May 7238 S A V Brand Name 9115 S A V Bismarck 5682 S A V Blackcap May 5530 S A V Dora 1166 S A V Peacemaker 3179 #16928529 S A V Dora 6407 S A V Dora 4475

CED -2

Herbster Equity 526

MLK +24

$W $F $G $B +74.37 +104.84 +29.79 +154.73

Herbster Reference Sire

No. 1 Performance Sire in the Angus Breed

SAV Harvestor 0338 - Sire of Lot 5 and 14 SAV Emblynette 7749 Our $350,000 donor and mother of SAV Harvestor

SAV Harvestor 0338 Reg: 16687737 SAV Harvestor, our $275,000 Angus sensation, is a true breed changer and performance powerhouse. He has no equal among all proven sires in the Angus breed for performance and real beef value. This has been documented in many large commercial and purebred herds. Harvestor progeny are stamped with breed character and built right from the ground up. They are perfect in their structure, with massive thickness, volume and expressive muscle shape. His sons are loaded with performance and substance, while his daughters are feminine with beautiful udders and added dimension to make real brood cows. Kelly Schaff says, “Harvestor’s progeny dominate the ground they walk on and come with the highest recommendation to real-world cowmen. His powerful sons have been well received in our past sales, as well as in sales across the globe.” Sire of Lots 5 and 14.

Reg: 18320705 Tattoo: 4226 $W CAR Duke 104 S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Blackcap May 4136 +48.45 S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737 $F S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V Emblynette Diamond 6377 +67.60 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +19.58 #S A V Emblynette 6572 N Bar Emulation EXT 15465755 S A V Emblynette 7260 $B S A V Emblynette April 1509 +140.30 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE -3 +3.3 +60 +106 +26 +0.49 +0.49 Act BW: 82 Act WW: 832 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1272

Car Tracker 904 C A R Miss Raindancer 421 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 #15369205 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V May 2397 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V May 2410 S A V Emblynette 7749 +15774639 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 Pro Trend 9042 L W S A V Sky Diamond 2582 CAR Duke 104

S A V Heritage 6295

CED -12

BW +6.5

MRB +.56

RE +.68

WW +72

YW +134

SC +1.49

Herbster Husker 4226 Birth Date: 9/7/14

A full brother “in blood” to the $400,000 SAV International, “4226” is a flushmate to bulls that were very well received in our 2015 sale, selling to Lyle Anderson, SD for $10,000 and $8,000. Another full brother sold to Patrick Maher, SD.

MLK +28

$W $F $G $B +52.85 +112.51 +11.51 +165.75 27

Herbster Reference Sire

SAV Fieldmaster - Sire of Lot 15, 17 and 21 and Full Brother to Lot 5

SAV Fieldmaster 2181 Reg: +17318942

S A V Heritage 6295

S A V Harvestor 0338 16687737

S A V Emblynette 7749 S A V 8180 Traveler 004

S A V Abigale 5650 +15107892

S A V Abigale 0451

CED -6

BW +5.2

WW +68

MRB +.67

RE +.56

$W +56.55

CAR Duke 104 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V Net Worth 4200 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 Schoenes Fix It 826 S A V Abigale 6062

YW +123

SC +1.15

SAV Abigale 5650 and SAV Positive 3417 The $375,000 mother of SAV Pursuit, SAV Fieldmster, SAV Recruit and SAV Positive. Photo taken in 2013 with SAV Positive as a calf.

MLK +28

$F $G $B +92.00 +20.62 +170.33

He is the sire of the Class 22 Bred and Owned winner at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show, Herbster Blackcap May 4135. She is a full sister to our 2015 topselling bull, Herbster Sythe 4153, who sold to David Igo, Mo., for $15,000.

Birth Date: 9/5/14

Reg: 18337159 Tattoo: 4223

$W +54.93 S A V Fieldmaster 2181 17318942 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +68.02 S A F 598 Bando 5175 $G S A V 5175 Bando 5190 S V F Forever Lady 57D +24.35 HF Madame Pride 856 Leachman Right Time 16064529 S A V Madame Pride 8264 $B S A R Cruzs Pride 8597 +157.82 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +2 +3.1 +62 +107 +29 +0.65 +0.41 Act BW: 78 Act WW: 924 WW Ratio: 108 Adj YW: 1196

DDF

Our $155,000 SAV Fieldmaster is a SAV Harvestor with class. When he sold in the 2013 SAV Sale, he caught the attention of experienced cattlemen with his length, muscle, and eye-catching style. He presents strong numbers in every category and is backed by generations of maternal excellence. His stunning dam, SAV Abigale 5650, is phenotypically perfect in her structure and loaded with power and muscle. Moreover, she has impeccable udder quality. SAV Abigale 5650 is also the mother of SAV Pursuit, SAV Recruit and SAV Positive. Look for Fieldmaster to add growth, maternal traits and style to his progeny. Fieldmaster is the sire of Lot 15, 17 and 21. He is also the full brother to Lot 5.

Herbster Fieldmaster 4223

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

The Lot 15 bull is backed by generations of cow power! Herbster Fieldmaster 4223â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, HF Madame Pride 856, is a direct daughter of SAV Madame Pride 8264, our popular and productive $97,500 donor. Herbster Fieldmaster 4223 ranks in the top 2% of non-parent sires for CW EPD and the top 4% for $B EPD.

Herbster Sportsman 4228 Birth Date: 9/7/14

Reg: 18320707 Tattoo: 4228

$W +60.01 17338113 SydGen C C & 7 $F HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +98.11 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +22.47 Lone Oaks Ever Entense Y26 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 16989162 LOF Ever Entense S060 $B Twin Hills Ever Entense 2071 +180.67 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +8 +1.1 +63 +123 +36 +0.55 +0.58 Act BW: 70 Act WW: 832 WW Ratio: 102 Adj YW: 1222 S A V Pursuit 0160

Herbster Sportsman 232

Birth Date: 9/7/14

Reg: 18320708 Tattoo: 4229

$W +59.49 17318942 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +72.06 Sitz Traveler 8180 $G S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +20.84 WhispPines Lucy 7007 Basin Max 602C 15653361 Basin Lucy 178E $B Basin Lucy 855A +158.88 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE 0 +3.4 +65 +111 +1.40 +29 +0.46 +0.56 Act BW: 76 Act WW: 900 WW Ratio: 106 Adj YW: 1252

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Fieldmaster 2181

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

Another great SAV Fieldmaster son, “4229” combines the cow power of the Abigale family with the well-known growth of the Basin Lucy family. Straight in his lines and athletic in his structure, “4229” had an impressive WW of 826 lbs to ratio 106. His mother, WhispPines Lucy 7007, is a larger-framed easy-keeping female with the growth potential of Basin Lucy 178E to back her. She has 2BW@94, 2WW@102, 13IMF@102 and 13REA@104. We have many daughters of this great cow working in our herd; they are making very productive young cows. “4229” ranks in the top 3% of non-parent sires for WW, CW and $B.

Exhibiting the prospect of calving ease, “4228” had an actual birth weight of 70 lbs and has the fourth-highest $B EPD in the sale at +180.67. His mother is an excellent Sitz Upward daughter, with first-class EPDs, who carries the traits of the famous BT Everelda Entense 76D in her pedigree. He boasts a low birth weight, great weaning and yearling EPD. He ranks in the top 1% for non-parent sires for YW, Milk, CW, $F and $B. A maternal brother sold to Drezel Ranch, MT in our 2014 sale.

Herbster Fieldmaster 4229

Herbster Interstate 504 Birth Date: 2/1/15

Reg: 18155098

Tattoo: 504 $W S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +62.37 S A V International 2020 17318795 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 5483 S A V Emblynette 7260 +89.36 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +21.91 #HF Everelda Entense 023 16707401 SCR/PC Everelda Entense 727 Coleman Precision 365 $B BT Everelda Entense 579L +155.45 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE 0 +3.0 +68 +125 +1.38 +33 +0.42 +0.79 Act BW: 85 Act WW: 1028 WW Ratio: 108 Adj YW: 1613

Lot 18

The Lot 18 bull, Herbster Interstate 504, is a huge-ribbed, gentle giant. We call him “Dog” because he follows you like one. Mandy would be lying if she didn’t say he was one of her favorites. Reminding us of his sire and grandsire, Interstate is large hipped, perfect footed and smooth. His Pathfinder mother is a beautiful Sitz Upward daughter, and has been a great herd bull producer for us. She raised a sale feature in the 2013 sale, selling for $6400 and going to Wilde Angus, MN. She also produced a $5000 bull in the 2014 sale that went to Ray Kopecky, NE. She has amazing ratios of 4BW@97, 4WW@109, 4YW@108, 4IMF@100 and 4REA@103. Herbster Interstate 504 ranks in the top 1% for non-parent sires for YW and CW; the top 2% for WW; and the top 4% for Milk, $F and $B. Selling 1/2 revenue sharing interest and shared possession.

Herbster Extra 537 Birth Date: 2/7/15

Reg: 18322897

Tattoo: 537 $W N Bar Emulation EXT Nichols Extra H6 Nichols Eileen May F261 +53.62 Nichols Extra K205 13752642 $F Nichols Black Heiress F346 Nichols Heavy Duty D20 Nichols Black Heiress B3 +72.10 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +22.31 Herbster May 2104 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 17428410 Limestone May 8195 $B S A V May 2436 +147.21 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +5 +2.6 +59 +108 +32 +0.53 +0.41 Act BW: 85 Act WW: 965 WW Ratio: 107 Adj YW: 1481

Tattoo: 539 $W S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Priority 7283 S A V Blackcap May 5530 +64.94 S A V Property 3121 17633561 $F S A V Brand Name 9115 S A V Dora 1166 S A V Dora 6407 +69.60 SydGen C C & 7 $G HF C C & 7 108 HF Everelda Entense 735 +33.03 Herbster Blackcap 3112 B/R New Design 323 17543810 HF Precision 067 $B G A R Precision H128 +127.47 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +7 +0.5 +65 +109 +27 +0.48 +0.69 Act BW: 71 Act WW: 924 WW Ratio: 106 Adj YW: 1418

Nichols Extra K205 and Sitz Upward have performed extremely well at Herbster Angus Farms, and the Lot 19 bull has both sires in his pedigree. In addition to those proven bulls, he also possesses the Blackcap May family in his genes. This calf’s grand dam, Limestone May 8195, is a full sister to Buford Ranch’s herd sire, MF Net Return 8197. She is a Pathfinder cow, recording 6WW@107, 5YW@106 and 6REA@104. His mother, Herbster Blackcap May 2104, documents 2BW@98 and 2WW@102. “537” had an impressive actual weaning weight of 965 lbs to ratio 107. Powerful and rugged, this bull screams profit!

Herbster Estate 539 Birth Date: 2/7/15

Reg: 18320575

One of the first bulls to be offered out of our $65,000 herd sire, SAV Property, Estate is smooth and powerful in his design. He traces to the ever popular and valuable Blackcap family. Out of a first-calf heifer, he had an actual BW of 71 lbs to ratio 92. He exploded to an actual weaning weight of 924 lbs to ratio 106. Our cows are sorted into groups according to calf age and sex, so his mother went headto-head with the mature cows and came out of the fire triumphant. Estate ranks in the top 10% of non-parent sires for WW, YW, $W and $F.

Herbster Fieldmaster 543 Birth Date: 2/9/15

Reg: 18137001

Tattoo: 543

$W +52.66 S A V Fieldmaster 2181 17318942 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $F S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +30.02 N Bar Emulation EXT $G Leachman Right Time Leachman Erica 0025 +24.29 HF Cruzs Pride 777 R&J Cruz 109 16065335 S A R Cruzs Pride 8597 $B S A V Madame Pride 5665 +122.54 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +4 +2.5 +54 +83 +25 +0.56 +0.18 Act BW: 83 Act WW: 940 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1315 S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

Lot 21

Herbster Fieldmaster 543 merges two of the most maternal pedigrees in the Angus breed today, the Abigale 5650 family and the Madame Pride family. His mother, a full sister to the $97,500 Madame Pride 8264, is an exemplary Angus female, possessing a perfect udder, frame score and production record. She records 6BW@96, 6WR@103 and 6IMF@113. “543” is clean sheathed and attractive. If you take a glimpse into this young bull’s future, you will see beautiful daughters raising superior calves.

Herbster Blackcap May 4244 Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Female, 2015 Nebraska Junior Angus Show. She is a full sister to Sportsman and to Lot 8

Herbster Serviceman 544 Birth Date: 2/9/15

Reg: 18137002

Tattoo: 544

Tattoo: 551 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Pursuit 0160 S A V Abigale 5650 +67.48 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +103.79 Connealy Onward $G Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M +28.77 V A R Blackcap 0302 Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6 16704592 V A R Blackcap 6062 $B G A R 044 Traveler 2328 +182.38 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +3 +2.2 +70 +133 +1.23 +37 +0.53 +0.80 Act BW: 90 Act WW: 1032 WW Ratio: 112 Adj YW: 1693

$W +53.92 Herbster Serviceman 364 17682698 S A V Net Worth 4200 $F S A V Emblynette 7749 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 +51.83 H A Power Alliance 1025 $G Connealy Stimulus 8419 Black Creesa of Conanga 5332 +35.08 Cherry of Conanga 2475 17330822 Effi Chere of Conanga 8400 Connealy Onward $B Effi Cheery of Conanga 353 +144.38 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE -3 +5.2 +62 +104 +1.59 +31 +0.55 +0.85 Act BW: 96 Act WW: 980 WW Ratio: 109 Adj YW: 1493 S A V Pursuit 0160

Herbster Sportsman 551

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650

Birth Date: 2/12/15

Reg: 18137007

Herbster Serviceman 544 has worked his way to the top of the calf crop for many reasons. He is attractive in his conformation, powerful and has a great disposition. He obtained an actual WW of 980 lbs to ratio 109. When Ed and Charles picked out the mother of this lot, Cherry of Conanga 2475, as their selection for the 2013 $110,000 Foundation Heifer Donation from Connealy Angus, they had a great feeling about her future. They did well! She has been a top-notch individual for revenue and performance. Her first son by Connealy United sold to Acres Away Farm, GA, for $10,000, and she has amassed 2WW@105 and 2YW@102. Bred early for her 2016 calf, we expect her to Pathfinder this year. “544” has EPDs that rank in the top 10% of non-parent sires for WW, YH, SC, Milk, CW, RE and $B.

Herbster Sportsman 551 has the highest $B in the offering. If you are looking to improve pure pounds at weaning, look no further. The largest-framed and fastest-growing calf in the 2015 Herbster Angus Farms calf crop, Herbster Sportsman 551 is impressive, both on paper and in the flesh. This bull has it all for growth and power, sired by Herbster Sportsman and out of yet another productive Sitz Upward daughter, he had an actual weaning weight of 1032 lbs and an actual yearling weight of 1600 lbs. He gets the award for the heaviest calf at weaning and yearling! He had a weaning ratio of 112 and a yearling ratio of 117. Not just a pound maker, “551” has an exceptional $B EPD at +182.38. He ranks in the top 1% of nonparent sires for WW, YW, Milk, CW, $F and $B.

Herbster Force 565 Birth Date: 2/21/15

Reg: 18320580

Tattoo: 565 $W TC Total 410 Poss Total Impact 745 Poss Blackcap 5116 +66.05 Herbster Force 320 17688480 $F G A R Predestined HF Blackbird 152 HF Blackbird 646 +57.26 S A V Mandan 5664 $G S A V Merit 0616 Champion Hill Emblynette 5808 +40.18 Herbster Forever Lady 2189 Ironwood New Level 17558169 HF Forever Lady 574 $B HF Forever Lady 376 +137.12 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +1 +1.8 +64 +102 +29 +0.73 +0.65 Act BW: 83 Act WW: 992 WW Ratio: 117 Adj YW: 1557

Herbster Force 578 Birth Date: 3/2/15

Poss Total Impact 745

HF Blackbird 152

G A R Predestined HF Blackbird 646

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

H F Erica 225

ER Falcon K177 H F Erica 753

Herbster Force 320 17688480

Herbster Erica 2404 17376039

Reg: 18320577

TC Total 410 Poss Blackcap 5116

CED BW WW YW SC MLK 0 +2.3 +60 +100 +22 Act BW: 80 Act WW: 814 WW Ratio: 96

Tattoo: 578 $W +51.55 $F +56.43 $G +42.48 $B +126.14 MRB RE +0.83 +0.48 Adj YW: 1383

Packed with pound-makers on both sides of the pedigree, Herbster Force 578 combines the Blackbird, Emblynette and Erica families. His maternal grand dam, HF Erica 225, was our very first Pathfinder cow, and was an ideal female for fleshing ability, udder quality and pound-making genetics. She posts 7WR@107, 4YW@105, 16IMF@102 and 16REA@100.

Herbster Force 565, is the highest-ratioing bull calf at weaning in the 2015 calf crop. He is sired by Herbster Force 320, the $10,000 sale favorite who sold in our 2014 bull sale. Out of a first-calf heifer, “565” had an actual weaning weight of 992 lbs to net an impressive ratio for his dam of 117. She is a maternal sister to Herbster Forever Lady 1178, the Grand Champion Angus Female at the 2014 Nebraska State Fair. His maternal grand dam records 5BW@98 and 5WW@105; she is also the dam of Lots 11, 12A & 12B. “565” is a big, long, heavy-muscled bull with plenty of power to improve return on investment.

Herbster Ambassador 593 Birth Date: 3/6/15

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Emblynette 5483

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Emblynette 7260

G A R Predestined

B/R New Design 036 G A R Ext 4206

HF Blackbird 646

G A R Retail Product Riverbend Blackbird 4523

S A V International 2020 17318795

HF Blackbird 152 16911050

Reg: 18137018

CED BW WW YW SC MLK -2 +3.5 +57 +100 +1.06 +26 Act BW: 85 Act WW: 814 WW Ratio: 94

Tattoo: 593 $W +45.78 $F +58.58 $G +34.66 $B +125.38 MRB RE +0.61 +0.77 Adj YW: 1424

Lot 26

Ambassador will take you to the next level for cattle sold at weaning. His mother, HF Blackbird 152, is a young cow who is moderate in her design and is backed by generations of carcass merit. She ranks in the top 10% of current dams for Marb, RE, $G, $QG and $YG. Ambassador is a maternal brother to the $10,000 Herbster Force 320, who was a sale favorite in 2014. This soggybellied son of International is gentle, well-balanced and moderate; look to him to improve carcass merit without compromise.

Birth Date: 3/7/15

S A V Pursuit 0160

HF Blackcap May 0102 B C Lookout 7024

Werner Lady 2359 16573823

Wean Value - $W - expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for pre-weaning merit. $W includes revenue and cost adjustments, birth weight, weaning weight, maternal milk and mature cow size.

Herbster Sportsman 595

Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113

Glossary of EPD Terms

Thomas Lady 4577

CED BW WW +7 +0.2 +53 Act BW: 76 Act WW:

Feedlot Value - $F - an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires.

Reg: 18320579

Tattoo: 595 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Abigale 5650 +53.34 $F SydGen C C & 7 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +57.75 O C C Legend 616L $G Gibbet Hill Mignonne E37 +33.05 Bon View New Design 208 $B Thomas Lady 2735 +144.69 YW SC MLK MRB RE +98 +1.02 +30 +0.53 +0.65 810 WW Ratio: 96 Adj YW: 1313

Grid Value - $G - an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires. Beef Value - $B - expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. 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 EPD - 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.

The calves resulting from the flush between Sportsman and Werner Lady 2359 produced big-ribbed calves with a tremendous amount of style, indicated by a bull offered in Lot 27: Herbster Sportsman 595. The heifer mates to this bull are superior Angus replacements, possessing massive rib, a sound structure and true scalecrushing performance. The mother of “595,” our $42,000 “2359,” is a moderate cow packed with look and soundness. She stems from the beautiful Thomas Lady family, who are known for their impeccable phenotype. Lot 27 ranks in the top 10% of non-parent sires for CW and $B.

Weaning Weight EPD - 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. Yearling Weight EPD - 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. Scrotal Circumference EPD - SC - expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires. Maternal Milk EPD - MLK - is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed 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. Marbling EPD - MRB - expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to the progeny of other sires. Ribeye Area EPD - REA - expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to the progeny of other sires.

Werner Lady 2359 - Dam of Lot 27

Herbster Linebacker 5101 Birth Date: 3/8/15

Reg: 18320581 Tattoo: 5101 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 CAF S A V Pursuit 0160 S A V Abigale 5650 +59.22 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +57.23 Bon View Bando 598 $G S A F 598 Bando 5175 S A F Royal Lass 1002 +29.37 S A V May 2436 Rito 9FB3 of 5H11 Fullback 14140892 S A V May 6269 $B S A R Prospector May 9124 +148.16 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +7 +2.4 +55 +100 +1.05 +36 +0.51 +0.58 Act BW: 85 Act WW: 850 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1336

Birth Date: 3/9/15

17318795

S A V Heritage 6295 S A V Emblynette 7749

S A V Emblynette 5483

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Mandan 5664

S A V Brave 8320

Bon View Bando 598 S A V May 2397

S A V Rosetta 3350

CA Future Direction 5321 S A V Rosetta 8262

Herbster Rosetta 2308 17511202

Reg: 18137021 Tattoo: 5104

S A V Harvestor 0338

S A V International 2020

CED BW WW YW SC MLK +2 +1.9 +64 +109 +25 Act BW: 74 Act WW: 812 WW Ratio: 97

$W +58.00 $F +70.33 $G +28.09 $B +137.45 MRB RE +0.46 +0.77 Adj YW: 1405

A royally bred bull, Herbster International 5104 carries the blood of SAV International combined with the maternal excellence of the Rosetta family. His maternal grand dam, SAV Rosetta 3350, is the mother of our $60,000 calving-ease and maternal sensation, SAV Legacy. The Legacy daughters have been picture-perfect, raising big calves and possessing beautiful udders all in a moderate, easyfleshing package. “5104” ranks in the top 5% of non-parent sires for WW and in the top 10% for YW and $F.

Herbster Linebacker 5101 is a linebred Blackcap May. His mother is a full sister to the paternal grand dam, SAV Blackcap May 4546, the mother of our biggest female accomplishment, HF Blackcap May 0102. His mother, SAV Blackcap May 2436, is a larger-framed cow, who has successfully served in our donor program. She is a full sister to the mother of SAV Net Worth. Rugged in appearance and stout in design, Linebacker is sure to throw a consistent calf crop loaded with maternal prowess and trait-leading performance. He ranks in the top 5% of non-parent sires for CW EPD and in the top 10% for $B. He had an actual WW of 850 lbs.

Herbster International 5104

Herbster Pursuit 5110 Birth Date: 3/11/15

Reg: 18137024 Tattoo: 5110 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 +62.45 S A V Pursuit 0160 16687663 $F S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Abigale 5650 S A V Abigale 0451 +19.05 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 $G S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V May 2410 +33.32 Champion Hill Blossom 6728 16180196 Champion Hill Blossom 3945 Bon View New Design 1407 $B Champion Hill Blossom 1611 +122.72 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +9 +0.6 +54 +79 +0.93 +27 +0.63 +0.77 Act BW: 78 Act WW: 890 WW Ratio: 102 Adj YW: 1217 S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Blackbird 5297

A moderate birth weight Pursuit son, “5110” is out of a cow that has been a very fertile member of our herd. “6728” records 4BW@91, 4WR@103, and 4IMF@109. She is a daughter of the performance leader, SAV Net Worth.

31A

31B

Herbster Sportsman 5149 Birth Date: 3/18/15

Reg: +18137039 Tattoo: 5149 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Pursuit 0160 S A V Abigale 5650 +49.38 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +83.88 S A V Heritage 6295 $G S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +27.20 S A V Madame Pride 2138 S A F 598 Bando 5175 17249279 S A V Madame Pride 0075 $B S A V Madame Pride 8264 +169.40 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +5 +2.0 +56 +113 +34 +0.55 +63.00 Act BW: 80 Act WW: 712 WW Ratio: 85 Adj YW: 1362

Herbster Choreman 5152 Birth Date: 3/18/15

Reg: +18137041 Tattoo: 5152 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Pursuit 0160 S A V Abigale 5650 +55.37 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +87.13 S A V Heritage 6295 $G S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +28.42 S A V Madame Pride 2138 S A F 598 Bando 5175 17249279 S A V Madame Pride 0075 $B S A V Madame Pride 8264 +166.40 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +5 +2.6 +62 +117 +34 +0.57 +0.70 Act BW: 82 Act WW: 748 WW Ratio: 100 Adj YW: 1328

This royally bred set of flush brothers is a masterpiece of revenue-generating power! They are out of Sportsman and our $400,000 Harvestor daughter, SAV Madame Pride 2138. “2138” was the record-setting and sale-topping female of the 2013 SAV sale. She is the pillar of Angus genetics; her deep maternal roots speak volumes about this cow family. A grand dam to 31A & 31B is the legendary SAV Madame Pride 0075, who has generated over $1,800,000 in direct progeny sales. The heifer mates to this set of bulls are destined to be beautiful replacements!

Herbster Letterman 5153

Herbster West River 5158

Reg: 18137045 Tattoo: 5158 $W G A R Grid Maker S A V Bismarck 5682 S A V Abigale 0451 +50.91 S A V West River 2066 17318919 $F S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Emblynette 0491 S A V Emblynette 7566 +85.19 Mytty In Focus $G A A R Ten X 7008 S A A A R Lady Kelton 5551 +35.31 S A V Blackcap May 3233 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 17556342 S A V Blackcap May 1430 $B S A V Blackcap May 4136 +138.85 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE +7 +1.8 +62 +116 +25 +0.62 +0.83 Act BW: 81 Act WW: 732 WW Ratio: 95 Adj YW: 1446

Birth Date: 3/18/15

Reg: 18137042 Tattoo: 5153 $W S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Pursuit 0160 S A V Abigale 5650 +50.17 Herbster Sportsman 232 17338113 $F SydGen C C & 7 HF Blackcap May 0102 S A V Blackcap May 4546 +101.75 S A V Heritage 6295 $G S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Emblynette 7749 +27.41 S A V Emblynette 2264 S A V 004 Density 4336 17249269 S A V Emblynette 9198 $B S A V Emblynette 3310 +182.21 CED BW WW YW SC MLK MRB RE -1 +4.2 +66 +126 +1.09 +33 +0.49 +0.94 Act BW: 93 Act WW: 820 WW Ratio: 101 Adj YW: 1559

Birth Date: 3/21/15

Herbster West River 5158 is a regally bred son by the $100,000 proven calving-ease sire, SAV West River. His mother, our $35,000 SAV Blackcap May 3233, has the pedigree, EPD profile and cow family backing to be a true trendsetter. A daughter of performance leader, AAR Tex X, she blends the best of both worlds in a beautiful package. She is the best Ten X daughter we have seen! She ranks in the top 1% of current dams for WW, YW, CW, $F and $B.

Letterman has the second-highest $B EPD in the offering at +182.21. A beautiful and smooth made bull, he is a grandson of Harvestor with amazing growth EPDs. He ranks in the top 1% of non-parent sires for YW, CW and $B and in the top 2% for Milk and WW. A full brother to Letterman sold to Kent Duffy, NE, for $5000 in last year’s sale. He will add pounds to your calf crop just like his sire and grandsire!

Herbster Angus Farms Females Females at Herbster Angus Farms are genetically and phenotypically selected for udder structure, calving ease, fleshing ability, longevity, milking ability and growth. The donor females in our program contribute many of the genes that will be encompassed in the cattle that will sell as Angus-based replacements. They are the right kind of females to add profitability to your operation. We will be selling approximately 40 head of Angus females either with calves at side or bred to calve to Registered Angus bulls. Most calves will be AI sired. A complete listing of the cows and cows with calves that sell on April 4th will be available at the sale. All females sell as â&#x20AC;&#x153;unregistered.â&#x20AC;? Registration papers will be available upon request for a $100 per head fee.

Herbster Herd Bulls SAV Pedigree 4834

S A V Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145 Boyd New Day 8005 #15688392 S A V Blackbird 5297 S A V Blackbird 1082 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A F 598 Bando 5175 14739095 S A V May 2397 S A V May 7238

S A V Pioneer 7301

Birth Date: 1/1/2014 CED +3

Reg: +17921485

Tattoo: 4834

WW +66

SC +1.68

BW +.9

YW +125

SAV Pedigree 4834 was our selection and the top-selling and record-setting lot of the 2015 Schaff Angus Valley sale at a total valuation of $1,087,500. This SAV Pioneer son is out of SAV herd matron, SAV Blackcap May 4136. He offers the pedigree, phenotype and breed-leading EPD profile to be one of the truly great breeding achievements in Angus history. A 3/4 brother to our proven maternal herd sire, SAV Pursuit, Pedigree has the lineage to be a maternal masterpiece, backed by the best cows in the business. Stunning in his design, this bull is stylish, super fronted, long-sided and has a powerful hip. The first Pedigree calves have arrived. They are stylish, like their sire, with perfect structure. We are excited about the future of the Pedigree progeny! MLK +30

MRB +.58

RE +.80

SAV Cutting Edge 4857

Birth Date: 1/2/2014 CED -10

Reg: +17923290 BW +3.5

WW +73

$W +62.98

$F +94.55

$G +21.08

$B +155.92

S A V Heritage 62950035 CAR Duke 104 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V Harvestor 0338 S A V Net Worth 4200 16687737 S A V Emblynette 7749 Sav Emblynette Diamond 6377 B C C Bushwacker 41-93 Paramont Ambush 2172 R C Anita T Bando 918903 S A V Blackcap May 5530 Leachman Right Time #+15108209 S A V May 7238 S A R Prospector May 9124

Our $260,000 SAV Cutting Edge, was the lead off Harvestor son in the 2015 Schaff Angus Valley sale offering. He is extra thick, and loaded with muscle and substance from front to back. He puts it all together in perfect fashion, with performance, EPDs, pedigree and cow family strength to complete a perfect resume. Cutting Edge was among the heaviest weaning bulls of his contemporary group. His present EPDs for weaning and yearling are in the top 1% of the breed. Cutting Edge is a favorite of many cattlemen who see him for his tremendous width, massive thickness and power. SAV May 5530, his pathfinder dam, is a breed icon, and is the dam of SAV Priority and SAV Brand Name. Cutting Edge will be the â&#x20AC;&#x153;go toâ&#x20AC;? bull to add mass and power to any calf crop.

Tattoo: 4857

YW +126

SC +1.28

MLK +27

MRB +.43

RE +.79

$W +62.37

$F +94.33

$G +21.98

$B +164.07

Herbster Herd Bulls SAV Seedstock 4838

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 R R Rito 707

S A V Registry 2831 +17318928

Ideal 3407 of 1418 076

S A V Madame Pride 0075 S A F 598 Bando 5175

S A V Madame Pride 8264 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A F 598 Bando 5175 14739095 S A V May 2397 S A V May 7238

SAV Seedstock 4838 was the $235,000 bull we selected at the 2015 SAV sale. His phenomenal dam, SAV Blackcap May 4136, is a major impact, multi-trait leading cow with an unprecedented production record. She generated over $4,000,000 in progeny receipts and is the most prolific and influential cow in the history of the SAV herd. He has majestic maternal presence, is loaded with performance and is structurally superb. SAV Seedstock 4838 is powerfully built and stunning from all angles with superior soundness and herd bull authority. Birth Date: 1/15/2014 CED +2

Reg: +17923480 BW +2.0

WW +71

Tattoo: 4838

YW +127

SC +1.59

MLK +28

MRB +.54

RE +.63

$W +66.81

SAV Sensation 5615

$F +100.27

$G +26.98

$B +179.92

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 R R Rito 707

S A V Registry 2831 +17016597

Ideal 3407 of 1418 076

S A V Madame Pride 0075 S A F 598 Bando 5175

S A V Madame Pride 8264 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Sitz Traveler 8180 Boyd Forever Lady 8003 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A F 598 Bando 5175 17249322 S A V May 2397 S A V May 7238

Our selection at a total valuation of $950,000, SAV Sensation was the high-selling lot of the 2016 Schaff Angus Valley Sale. He is a full brother to our $235,000 SAV Seedstock. His mother, SAV Blackcap May 4136, is the No.1 income producing cow in SAV history. She has generated over $4,000,000 in progeny sales to date. We are excited to own this young herd sire and look forward to adding his length, beautiful front and soundness to our program.

Birth Date: 1/6/2015 CED +2

Reg: +18258149 BW -.2

WW +66

Tattoo: 5615

YW +118

SC +1.54

MLK +28

MRB +.43

RE +.49

$W +67.48

$F +86.44

$G +21.80

$B +169.96

Herbster Herd Bulls Gaffney Game Changer 371 Semen is available on these two powerful young bulls at $40 a unit. Contact us today to get your cows back in the game with Game Changer and Game On!

Gaffney Game Changer 371 Bon View New Design 208 Delia of Conanga 667 16761479 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 Connealy Thunder Becka Lee of Conanga 37 Bon View New Design 1407 LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 Connealy Tobin

Connealy Confidence 0100

Birth Date: 8/24/2013 CED +21

BW -4.3

Reg: +17805944 WW +71

YW +114

Tattoo: 371 SC +.20

MLK +32

MRB +.47

RE +1.06

$W +98.72

$F +74.07

$G +38.58

$B +126.80

The $275,000 Gaffney Game Changer and the $250,000 Gaffney Game On are flush brothers by Connealy Confidence and out of RB Lady Standard 305-890. They offer true curve bender performance with a double-digit CED EPD. Game Changer and Game On rank in the top 1% of the breed for CED, BW, WW, YW, Milk and $W. Both are bulls that will add to any Angus cowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s number profile without sacrificing phenotype or perfomance. They are long-spined, great-fronted, deepsided and sound.

Gaffney Game On 3122

Gaffney Game On 3122 Bon View New Design 208 Delia of Conanga 667 16761479 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 Connealy Thunder Becka Lee of Conanga 37 Bon View New Design 1407 LCC New Standard LCC Sunset K3118 R B Lady Standard 305-890 Vermilion Dateline 7078 16128291 B A Lady 6807 305 G D Lady Hi Flyer 302 Connealy Tobin

Connealy Confidence 0100

Birth Date: 11/2/2013 CED +19

BW -2.8

Reg: +17837311 WW +68

YW +110

Tattoo: 3122 SC +.20

MLK +31

MRB +.48

RE +.95

$W +86.83

$F +69.43

$G +37.75

$B +125.76

SAV Ranch World 5288

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 R R Rito 707

Ideal 3407 of 1418 076

S A V Resource 1441 +17016597

S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V 8180 Traveler 004

S A V Potential 0205

S A V Blackbird 2122 17249322

S A V Blackbird 7339

S A V May 2397 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Elba 7021 S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V Blackbird 8155

Our second-high-selling, $890,000 valuation Ranch World will join the battery of Herbster Angus herd sires at North American Breeders. Ranch World was the heaviest weaning and yearling weight bull of the entire 2015 calf crop at SAV. He earned a 205-day weight of 1066 lbs for a weaning ratio of 116. A pound maker, he is moderate and super thick. His young dam by Potential is the No. 1 ribeye female of her calf crop and is off to a great career start, posting 2WR@108. Ranch World will add efficiency, pounds and softness to his future progeny.

Birth Date: 3/7/2015 CED +2

Reg: 18257970 BW +2.7

WW +70

YW +136

Tattoo: 5288 SC +2.21

MLK +34

MRB +.31

RE +1.01

$W +57.86

$F +118.74

$G +14.40

$B +182.12

Semen Pricing SAV Harvestor $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV International $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Pedigree $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Sensation $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Ranch World $40 straw/$40 certificate Gaffney Game Changer $40 straw/$50 certificate Gaffney Game On $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Pursuit $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Ringmaster $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Fieldmaster $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Recruit $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Revere $40 straw/$40 certificate Herbster Ironman 520 $40 straw/$40 certificate Herbster Republic $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Cutting Edge $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Seedstock $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Property $40 straw/$40 certificate SAV Positive $40 straw/$40 certificate Herbster Serviceman $40 straw/$40 certificate

The Herbster Angus Farms program is built on honesty and value, from how we market and sell our cattle and semen, to the data turned into the American Angus Association. We package every straw of semen sold for $40 with 40 million cells per straw. The customer’s conception rate and herd betterment are always first in our mind. “Our conception rate was excellent in our 2015 calf crop when using Herbster Angus Farms semen. The added concentration really pays off for customers like us. In 2016, we will have our 75th Anniversary sale in which we will be proud to offer progeny out of Herbster Angus Farms bulls. With the addition of those genetics, we think this is the best calf crop we’ve had in many years.” ~ 2014 Iowa Seedstock Producer of the Year, Gene Knop, Ida Grove, IA “In our ET program, we experienced a 50% higher number of transferable embryos when switching to a Herbster Angus Farms herd sire. I am a believer in Herbster Angus Farms’ high-quality semen!” ~ Maben Larsen, Holden UT The International semen has yielded us superior conception rates in both our AI program and in embryo transfer, as well as with in vitro fertilization. We always end up with 10-15% higher conception rates compared to most sires collected at other studs. The International calves are absolutely outstanding here and everywhere he has been used.” ~ Kelly Schaff, St. Anthony, ND “I would like to thank Herbster Angus Farms for exceptional service and quality genetics. My SAV International calves are truly outstanding. I have never seen a bull dominate the phenotype of his offspring like International. His combination of quality, consistency and exceptional conception rate make him a very special bull that will make a lasting mark in my herd for years to come.” ~ Brant Pieper, Hays Spring, NE

Visit our web page at www.herbsterangus.com for more information. To order semen on any bull in our sire lineup, please contact our Executive Vice President, Brittany E. Barker, by e-mail at brittany@herbsterangus.com or by phone at (402) 440-4205.

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Some may think the long hours of homework are over after graduation, but that is not the case at Herbster Angus Farms; homework is associated with every aspect of the operation. No sire or female is purchased or cow is bred without doing the proper homework to help make the best possible decisions. “Our philosophy has always been to acquire the best genetics available and then breed our Angus cattle to improve any weakness they possess,” says owner Charles W. Herbster. heidi anderson ©

A Look BAck

Herbster Angus Farms, located near Falls City, Neb., was homesteaded in 1847 by Charles’ great-great-grandfather, William McKendry Maddox. In addition to 300 head of Angus cattle, the Herbsters raise corn, soybeans, wheat and dairy-quality alfalfa hay. Charles got his start in the Angus business at the age of 11 when his grandmother, Leta Meyers Carico, bought him 65 registered Angus cows. Having worked hard all of her life in the dairy industry, she realized the importance of responsibility, decisionmaking and business lessons that owning cattle would provide her grandson. She had no idea her initial investment would serve as the foundation of a worldrecognized Angus herd. Charles and Judy Herbster established Herbster Angus Farms 20 years ago with the goal of owning and breeding elite registered Angus cattle. Ed and Mandy Raithel were hired as general managers to help the Herbsters accomplish this goal. They have worked on the farm, along with their daughter, Miranda, for the past 17 years. The Raithels share the same passion and love for cattle as the Herbsters, and together they have forged Herbster Angus

Farms into a powerful operation. A truly diverse operation, the Herbsters market genetics to Angus breeders and commercial cattlemen from around the world. The ranch currently has 15 bulls at North American Breeders, Inc., a bull stud located in Berryville, Va. Four of the 15 bulls carry the Herbster prefix, including Sportsman, Huntsman, Republic and Tabasco. An annual bull and female sale is held each spring, where superior Angus cattle and good people come together. The Herbsters’ 2016 production sale will be held Mon., April 4, at Marysville Livestock Auction, Marysville, Kan. The offering will include 55 Angus Bulls and 40 commercial females. The sale will feature cattle sired by SAV Harvestor, SAV International, SAV Pursuit, SAV Revere, SAV Property, SAV Fieldmaster, SAV Ringmaster, Herbster Sportsman, as well as their own ranchraised herdsires.

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“If you don’t have a road map, producing great cattle and making them excel is a challenge,” says Ed Raithel. “Once you know the type of cattle you want to base your program on, then you have a place to start.” The operation has developed a strict herd-management program that centers around practicality, longevity and profitability. Cows, calves, bulls and replacement heifers alike, must excel in defined Function Categories to be retained, sold or purchased by the Herbster program. These Function Categories include, but are not limited to: Feet and leg structure; fertility; udder quality; rib shape and overall body capacity; muscularity; longevity of the cow and her lineage; temperament; overall production record

>o st<A>ge< to homewo<k of the individual; and the individual dam’s production record. While following this protocol may seem like going above and beyond the call of duty to some, it isn’t to Ed. “At Herbster Angus Farms, we don’t do average,” says Ed with a smirk and a chuckle. “Just ‘OK’ is not good enough.” Charles adds, “If you are going to do anything; give it your best.” The Herbsters strive to produce cattle that help their customers experience success. “When it comes to the cattle offered for sale, we always go forward with the goal in mind to improve our customers’ herds and ultimately the Angus breed,” explains Charles. While the registered breeder is one focus for the Herbsters, feedback from the commercial, cow-calf producer is another vital element that is key to the operation’s success. “Ultimately, we are helping our fellow seedstock producers and commercial cattlemen build better animals,” says Ed. “Each of our customer’s operations is unique. We strive to build lasting relationships with each in order to better understand how we can help them achieve their goals.” “Our goal is to provide excellent customer service; to give the customer more than they expect,” says Charles. “We want to make ourselves available to potential buyers and return customers. Then we can advise them about the genetics that will get them where they want to go even if it means advising them to find another sire elsewhere,” adds Ed. “When you do the right thing for the right reason, everyone wins!”

Looking to the future

The Herbsters’ marketing goal is to represent the cattle correctly and honestly,

and lay a foundation for building longterm relationships with customers. “When customers call to purchase semen or ask about females, the cycle of ‘homework’ begins again,” says Charles. Charles and Ed are not afraid of change or trying something different. You can see this in many facets of the operation. One of the major decisions Charles made was to manage Herbster sires and market the semen in an unconventional manner. If he was going to invest in some of the best sires in the Angus breed, Charles was going to maintain ownership; choose where the bull was housed; the strength of the semen sold; and how the semen was marketed. Herbster Angus Farms’ Executive Vice President, Brittany E. Barker, in addition to Charles and the Raithels, talks to breeders almost daily. The team asks and answers questions to make sure each breeder requesting semen, for example, chooses the best sire to benefit his or her operation. They feel this strategy moves the customer closer to reaching their goals. “Our program is based on real cattle with performance integrity,” says Charles. “The program is built on honesty and value – from how we market and sell our cattle, to the data turned into the American Angus Association.” “Even with doing our homework, not every mating meets our expectations, not every sire purchased performs as we had expected,” says Charles. Instead of selling these animals to make back his investment, Charles chooses to take the loss for the good of the Angus breed. Charles adds, “We are committed not to pass unwanted genetics to unsuspecting breeders.” Visit www.herbsterangus.com for more about the operation at Herbster Angus Farms, as well as semen for sale on a number of herdsires.

Herbster Angus Farms is proud to support the youth and research of the Angus breed and has purchased the last four Angus Foundation Heifer Packages. The 2016 heiferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gavel fell at the record-setting price of $230,000, and was donated by Schaff Angus Valley. Herbster Angus Farms purchased the heifers in 2015, 2014 and 2013.

2016 - Donated by Schaff Angus Valley and sold for $230,000

2014 - Donated by Express Ranches and sold for $110,000

2015 - Donated by 44 Farms and sold for $175,000

2013 - Donated by Connealy Angus and sold for $120,000 The Angus Foundation, an affiliate of the American Angus Association, was established in 1980 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization to fund and support Angus education, youth and research. Since that time, the organization has presented more than $2.4 million in youth scholarships, and served an important role in offering producer education for cattlemen and women of all types. The Angus Foundation has also invested more than $1 million in beef cattle research throughout the past decade. Visit www.angusfoundation.org to donate online or contact Angus Foundation President Milford Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angus.org. 44

Charles W. and Judy Herbster PO Box 549 Falls City, Nebraska 68355

S A V Fieldmaster 2181 ~ +17318942

Herbster Blackcap May 4135

Daughter of SAV Fieldmaster and Class Winner at the 2015 National Junior Angus Show

Customer Appreciation Special 10 free straws of SAV Fieldmaster to each buyer! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fieldmaster will produce breed-leading pounds and front pasture females with perfect udders.â&#x20AC;? ~ Paul Hill, Champion Hill, Bidwell, OH

Charles W. and Judy Herbster (402) 801-1420 Ed and Mandy Raithel, Managers (612) 859-9815 Brittany E. Barker, Executive Vice President (402) 440-4205 Tom Sells, Crops herbsterangus@sentco.net Falls City, Nebraska www.herbsterangus.com