2018 Beef Sire Directory by Kim West

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SELECT SIRES | ANGUS

index by code name

Code No. 7AN423 7AN379 7AN476 7AN468 7AN376 7AN432 7AN345 7AN435 7AN474 7AN480 7AN452 7AN462 7AN443 7AN351 7AN477 7AN454 7AN352 7AN362 7AN368 7AN426 7AN475 7AN384 7AN445 7AN401 7AN451 7AN395 7AN479 7AN482 7AN367 7AN425 7AN363 7AN449 7AN471 7AN408 7AN473 7AN427 7AN302 7AN441 7AN392 7AN388 7AN440 7AN444 7AN418 7AN483 7AN463 7AN415 7AN457 7AN320 7AN460 7AN456 7AN466 7AN455 7AN330 7AN419 7AN386 7AN453 7AN458 7AN417 7AN340 7AN361 7AN467

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Code Name 100X All In All Profit Ancestry Anticipation Bankroll Beacon Blackfoot Blackhawk Bonanza Bourbon Broker Bronc Capitalist Cavalry* Chisum 255 Combination Composure Comrade Conversation Conviction Courage Drover Elation Flat Top Fortress Full Measure* Genuine Heisman High Weigh HORIZON ICE CAP KIOWA KONZA LEGENDARY MANNING MENTOR METHOD MOMENTUM NIAGARA OLD HICKORY OMAHA PATRIOT PHOENIX* PLAYBOOK POWER SURGE PROACTIVE PROPHET PROTOCOL RADIANCE RAINFALL RANCHER REGIS REMEDY REVIVAL ROCKET ROUGH 201 SPOTLITE SUMMIT SUNRISE Supercharger*

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Page 36 20 41 50 36 25 64 31 46 & 69 60 28 63 12 & 23 53 55 57 56 38 17 72 49 56 65 18 13 & 22 5 45 38 30 46 19 72 25 32 14 & 49 8 & 44 58 8 & 43 35 7 20 62 21 39 12 69 41 37 10 36 14 & 51 28 30 10 30 33 58 32 57 35 50

Code No. 7AN389 7AN391 7AN461 7AN319 7AN357 7AN465 7AN394 7AN464 7AN369 7AN430 7AN306

Code Name SURE FIRE TANKER TESTAMENT THUNDER TOP HAND TOP NOTCH TRACTION UNIQUE UPTOWN VENTURE WAR PARTY

SELECT SIRES | OTHER BREEDS Page 9 & 39 68 11 & 47 31 32 24 67 61 63 33 62

SELECT SIRES | RED ANGUS 7AR73 7AR77 7AR79 7AR75 7AR83 7AR74 7AR69 7AR78

CINCH EFFICIENT LIBERTY PACESETTER PERSEVERANCE* PRESTIGIOUS TAKEOUT TESLA

77 78 79 75 78 76 77 79

SELECT SIRES | HEREFORD 7HP111 7HH58 7HP115 7HP118 7HP116 7HP113 7HP114

ALL AMERICAN DOMINO 215Z DUE NORTH EL DORADO EXCEDE FT. KNOX TESTED A250

84 85 84 84 87 86 86

SELECT SIRES | SIMMENTAL 7SM93 BIG TIMBER 7SM82 BROADWAY 7SM95 DECLARATION 7SM96 DIVIDEND 7SM86 ENGINEER 7SM87 HOMETOWN 7SM71 IN FORCE 7SM84 MADISON 7SM91 MAIN EVENT 7SM79 OPTIMIZER 7SM94 PAYWEIGHT 7SM89 RAPID FIRE 7SM92 RED MOON 7SM75 ROBUST 7SM72 SUBSTANCE 7SM85 TRIPLE CROWN 7SM83 UNIFIED 237SM1023UNITED 7SM65 UNO MAS 7SM80 WIDE RANGE

93 92 91 93 100 90 101 100 97 92 96 96 90 101 94 100 94 94 91 95

SELECT SIRES | SHORTHORN 7SP33 7SP34

GAUGE GOLDENROD

AFFINITY CASCADE TRAVEL AGENT

* Available in Spring of 2018

Code Name LUCKY 80 PROOF CRUISE GUS ZOLTAR

Page 104 104 104 104 104

ACCELERATED GENETICS | ANGUS 14AN461 14AN490 14AN515 14AN447 14AN486 14AN478 14AN426 14AN472 14AN492 14AN448 14AN422 14AN503 14AN500 14AN493 14AN450 14AN440 14AN439 14AN398 14AN497 14AN420 14AN370 14AN406 14AN474 14AN427 14AN502 14AN351 14AN315

ACCLAIM ARSENAL BALANCE BANKER BELLRINGER BREAKOUT CHARLO COMPASS CUT ABOVE DESTINATION DISCOVERY ENGAGE FOX TROT FULL CHARGE GLORY GUINNESS INDEX INFINITY NEW ADDITION OPEN RANGE PLATINUM REGISTRY RELIABLE STINGRAY TAHOE THUNDERBIRD WISDOM

11 & 67 40 61 24 62 28 15 & 59 22 70 68 4 59 29 70 54 60 58 56 29 68 64 65 70 18 6 64 63

ACCELERATED GENETICS | RED ANGUS 14AR2085 14AR2071 14AR2075 14AR2077 14AR2079 14AR2073 14AR2081 14AR2088

ATOMIC NICE AND EASY REBEL RIGHT ON SLEEP EASY SPARTACUS SYNERGY TRINITY

81 76 74 80 80 81 80 80

ACCELERATED GENETICS | HEREFORD 14HP1030 14HP1039 14HP1032 14HP1037 14HP1036 14HP1043

BUILT TUFF 2625 SENSATION SMALL TOWN KID SUMMIT TORQUE*

89 85 89 88 88 88

ACCELERATED GENETICS | SIMMENTAL 102 102

SELECT SIRES | CHAROLAIS 7CH96 7CH95 7CH94

Code No. 7CA11 7MA11 7BN7 7BR528 7RB5

103 103 103

14SM3090 14SM3085 14SM3094 14SM3095 14SM3082

BOZEMAN COWBOY UP PRIDE REVOLVER TOP TEN

98 99 98 98 99

PAP scores available at www.selectsiresbeef.com under the resources tab

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14AN422 V A R

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Angus

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17262835 2240 3/6/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Discovery 2240

78 lbs / ratio 101 788 lbs / ratio 117 1310 lbs / ratio 119 42 cm

Mytty In Focus AAR Ten X 7008 SA AAR Lady Kelton 5551 Sitz Upward 307R Deer Valley Rita 0308 GAR Objective 2345

Discovery has proven himself to be the go-to multi-trait excellence sire in the Angus breed. He combines excellent phenotype with elite carcass merit to the highest degree. Discovery is a rare genetic package with moderate birth, extreme growth and elite carcass traits. No other proven sire can match his combination of $W, $B and ranks near the top of the breed in all the dollar indexes. Progeny has been highly sought after in sales throughout the United States His sons are masculine and his daughters are feminine with lots of volume.

Daughter, Apple Cattle Co., KY

Daughter, Spruce Mountain Ranch, CO

From Vintage Angus Ranch, CA and 44 Farms, TX

Daughter, Montana Ranch, MT

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 5 1.5 Acc .87 .96 % Rank

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Production Maternal Carcass C U $Value WW YW RADG DMI YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 75 145 .32 1.05 .7 1.90 14 10.5 11 26 116 66 0.5 -26.14 52 1.04 .72 -.06 3 971 68.72 114.85 55.99 168.75 .95 .92 .56 .56 .92 .92 .86 .50 .75 .71 305 .50 .54 .60 .55 .54 .56 6 2087 3 1 4 20 3 20 10 25 15 5 15 1 10 1 2 3

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Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN395 K C F Bennett

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17259012 Y331 9/25/2011

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

76 lbs / ET 635 lbs / ET 1054 lbs / ET 35 cm 5.7

Fortress

KMK Alliance 6595 I87 Connealy Consensus Blinda of Conanga 004 SS Objective T510 0T26 Thomas Patricia 9705 Thomas Patricia 71138

Daughter, Myers Angus Farm, KY

Angus

◊ One of the most elite spread bulls in the Angus breed with high accuracy data you can rely on. ◊ A $Weaning trait leader that breeds profit into cattle at all stages of their life. ◊ A proven calving ease sire that consistently sires sound-structured, strong-topped cattle with added depth of body and extra performance in a moderate framed package. ◊ The first daughter reports are stellar, having a brood cow appearance and excellent udder design. Sons have been at the top of many breeders sale groups and are well accepted from both the commercial and purebred sectors. ◊ Excellent mating on Weigh Up, Traction, Niagara, Rampage and Ten X descendants. ◊ Fortress is a must-use sire that is backed by proven genetics that deliver positive results every time.

Daughter, Deer Valley Farm, TN

From Knoll Crest Farm Inc., VA

Daughter, JAC’s Ranch, AR

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 -0.2 Acc .81 .93 % Rank 4 20

Production WW YW RADG DMI 77 133 .23 .91 .92 .80 .28 .28 2 2

YH .4 .81

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .70 11 9.2 15 32 3 26 0.5 -26.72 40 .63 .61 -.014 5 88 87.45 92.41 41.9 131.62 .78 .72 .27 .40 .40 10 .41 .48 .58 .53 .51 .52 8 161 2 10 25 30 25 15 1 10 20 30

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14AN502 Tehama

Tahoe B767

New

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Angus

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+17817177 B767 9/6/2013

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

88 lbs / ratio 104 720 lbs / ratio 111 1334 lbs / ratio 109 40 cm 5.8

Sitz Upward 307R Tehama Upward Y238 Tehama Elite Blackbird T735 SAV Final Answer 0035 Tehama Mary Blackbird Y684 Tehama Mary Blackbird T073

TAHOE is an exciting new calving ease sire with explosive growth, ranking in the top 1 percent for CED and 5 percent for WW. He currently records over 100 progeny with ratios of 95 BW and 102 WW. In addition, he has nearly 50 progeny with ratios of 102 YW, 108 IMF and 104 REA. Few sires can match his combination of calving ease, performance, maternal traits and carcass merit. TAHOE sires big topped, big hipped, stout progeny with excellent foot structure. Expect calves that are born easy and grow fast, with bonuses for CEM, Docility and moderate mature size

Dam of Tahoe

Son, Tehama Angus Ranch, CA

From Tehama Angus Ranch, CA; VanDerVeen Farms and Cory VanDerVeen, KS and Jake Swisher, NE

Son, 7AN480 Bonanza

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 17 -1.8 Acc .58 .79 5 % Rank 1

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 71 118 .18 .47 .75 .68 .25 .25 5 10

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Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .1 1.16 26 11.4 9 29 0 -1 -0.1 -14.83 38 .81 .68 .021 0 9 85.82 77.38 44.68 134.75 .77 .68 .34 .25 .31 .33 0 .36 .42 .48 .43 .44 .42 0 77 25 10 20 15 20 1 15 15 25 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN388 S S

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17287387 Z29 1/5/2012

Niagara Z29

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

74 lbs / ratio 101 690 lbs / ratio 108 1408 lbs / ratio 114 36 cm 6.0

SydGen CC&7 Hoover Dam Erica of Ellston C124 B/R New Day 454 Jet SS X144 JET SS T151

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Multi-purpose sire with proven data to back it up Ranks in the top 30 percent of the Angus breed for 16 different traits and indexes Offers unique mating flexibility with a pedigree stacked with highly proven cow maker sires A high customer-satisfaction bull because of his ability to transmit growth and muscle expression while adding capacity and base width. ◊ NIAGARA takes the guess work out of choosing sires, simply put, he is easy to use! ◊ Excellent mating option on Comrade, Capitalist, Sunrise, Ten X and Consensus influenced females.

Dam of Niagara

Son, Stewart Select Angus, IN

Angus

From Stewart Select Angus, IN

Daughter, UT Crossville, TN

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 0.3 Acc .64 .88 30 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 69 131 .23 .88 .86 .75 .37 .37 10 3

YH .4 .73

SC DOC .81 22 .64 .67 20

Maternal Carcass C U $Value HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 12 5 28 5 49 0.5 -22.09 52 .84 .94 -.007 7 28 70.15 95.2 49 159.99 .35 .42 .41 14 .45 .52 .58 .52 .51 .51 9 71 25 20 20 25 15 15 3 25 10 5 10 10

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7AN427 Quaker Hill

Manning 4EX9 ◊ Unbeatable, all around EPD profile with accuracy ◊ His combination of functional phenotype and no-holes tabulation make him a must use sire. ◊ Breed leader for $Weaning ◊ A complimentary mating on Comrade, Capitalist, Prophet and Black Granite daughters From Quaker Hill Farm and Kowpoke Cattle Co. LLC, VA and Friendship Farms, GA

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17831034 4EX9 3/16/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 1.6 Acc .61 .79 % Rank 4

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 84 139 .22 .85 .75 .59 .26 .26 1 1

7AN441 G A R

YH .7 .60 20

69 lbs / ET 723 lbs / ET 1254 lbs / ET 36 cm 5.4

EXAR Upshot 0562B EXAR Denver 2002B Exar Royal Lass 1067 MCC Daybreak Quaker Hill Blackcap 0A32 QHF Blackcap 6E2 of4V16 4355

Full Sister to Manning

Method ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Calving ease sire that delivers elite index values METHOD creates unique cattle on paper and in the pasture. Progeny are big-topped, level hipped, with tons of eye-appeal and performance. He does it all – check out his BW to YW spread, maternal traits and end product value ◊ Great mating option on Consensus, Upward and Thunder influenced females From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS and The Method Group

Method Genetics

Angus

MPI / %

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18025296 7834 9/17/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 16 -0.7 Acc .49 .76 % Rank 2 15

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BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 73 121 .19 .69 .71 .47 .23 .23 4 10

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YH .5 .61

62 lbs / ratio 83 713 lbs / ratio 105 1257 lbs / ratio 101 38 cm 5.4

GAR Progress GAR Momentum GAR Big Eye 1770 MCC Daybreak GAR Daybreak 1332 GAR 5050 New Design N549

160 / 1 QPI / % Sire of Method

138 / 6 ROI / % 270 / 2

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.33 35 13.2 15 28 0 55 0.6 -19.6 60 .95 1.23 .005 0 9 80.2 76.92 52.63 174.75 .54 .46 .23 .28 .29 0 .31 .36 .47 .41 .42 .39 0 18 1 15 2 20 15 20 4 10 1 2 15 3 2 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN389 G A R

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17328461 K62 2/5/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Sure Fire

84 lbs / ET 716 lbs / ET 1210 lbs / ET 40 cm 6.6

Mytty In Focus Connealy In Sure 8524 Entreena of Conanga 657 GAR New Design 5050 Chair Rock 5050 GAR 8086 Chair Rock Grid Maker 2107

Method Genetics

MPI / %

Daughter, Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS

133 / 24 QPI / % 140 / 5 ROI / % 245 / 10

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Get Sure Fire calving ease, attractive calves and rapid early growth from this breed leader With over 100 carcass records, expect progeny who will earn significant carcass quality premiums. Docility? Here is a bull who leads the way to calmer, gentler, easy-to-handle cattle. Daughters excel for udder design with small teats and super udder structure Sort for Calving Ease, Weaning and Marbling – no other bull comes close!

Daughter, Pine View Angus, IA

Angus

From Gardiner Angus Ranch and Chair Rock, KS and Mayer Ranch, OK

Steer, Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 18 -0.7 Acc .85 .93 % Rank 1 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI 57 108 .20 .51 .92 .85 .26 .26 30 20

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .3 2.46 30 8.7 13 29 27 22 0.2 -14.89 44 1.38 .83 .023 23 325 62.63 67.94 57.82 156.15 .90 .89 .84 .47 .57 .51 60 .41 .48 .79 .78 .74 .76 112 843 1 3 10 20 25 1 10 20 25 1 10

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7AN460 Crouthamel

Protocol 3022 ◊ Make him part of your PROTOCOL for breeding season ◊ Looking for something a little different – here he is! ◊ His breed leading growth, end product merit and maternal strength make him a unique breeding piece with lots of mating flexibility. ◊ Not too big and not too small – his incredible phenotype is just right coupled with awesome foot design. ◊ His daughters in production are feminine and broody with added rib and fleshing ability, along with beautiful udders. From Raymond & Sons Inc., OR and Crouthamel Cattle Co., WA

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BW: 87 lbs / ratio 99 WW: 805 lbs / ratio 108 YW: 1480 lbs / ratio 114

17570263 3022 1/10/2013

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 1.3 Acc .38 .75 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 62 123 .32 .66 .70 .60 .21 .21 20 10 4

7AN419 CTS

YH SC DOC .6 1.62 29 .37 .51 .34 25 10 4

Connealy Packer 547 CCC Merritt 030 MVCC GAR Bando 1240 Rocking R Rimrock 701 CCC Lady Rain 932 Camas Prairie K Lady 7507

Dam of Protocol

Maternal Carcass C U $Value HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 11 8 28 2 47 0.5 -20.92 60 .67 .85 -.036 0 5 58.98 89.58 44.7 169.22 .18 .34 .35 5 .28 .33 .44 .38 .39 .36 0 24 20 20 25 4 25 5 4 25 10 15 3

Remedy 1T01 ◊ REMEDY now joins the ranks of proven sires that have high customer satisfaction. ◊ Provides an outcross pedigree stacked with high maternal sires that have stood the test of time ◊ Sires eye appealing cattle that are deep bodied, level hipped and possess structural integrity ◊ Has been used successfully on heifers and is known for improving foot and leg structure ◊ His daughters in production are deep and broody with excellent udder quality. ◊ His sons are powerful calving ease bulls that are well accepted in both the purebred and commercial sectors of the business.

Angus

From Ellingson Angus, ND and The 1T01 Group, TN

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17331233 1T01 8/23/2011

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 9 -1.5 54 120 .40 .45 Acc .75 .91 .89 .80 .29 .29 10 1 % Rank 30 10

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YH .3 .69

65 lbs / ratio 100 749 lbs / ratio 107 1443 lbs / ratio 110 38 cm 6.0

Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF Connealy Thunder Parka of Conanga 241 LT 598 Bando 9074 CTS 7V03 Bellemere Maid 9T02 SVA Rita 7V03 of 1407 502

Son, Ellingson Angus, ND

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.04 24 8.4 13 31 8 40 0.5 -22.8 58 .36 .81 -.042 0 62 55.69 94.23 33.19 160.04 .78 .72 .27 .49 .46 33 .40 .42 .52 .46 .47 .46 0 214 15 10 10 30 25 5 10 2 30 5 10 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

14AN461 Jindra

Acclaim ◊ The breed’s new leader for $B, with elite growth and excellent phenotype. ◊ Acclaim offers calving ease, growth, carcass merit, and maternal strength in one complete package. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent for $B and top 1 percent for YW, while maintaining double digit CED ◊ Additional maternal value, ranking in the top 4 percent for $W and top 15 percent for HP. ◊ His dam is a beautiful Impression daughter with a great udder. ◊ PAP score of 36 From Jindra Angus and Macholan Angus, NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17972810 134 1/13/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0.4 Acc .62 .85 % Rank 10 30

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 79 156 .48 .02 1.0 .82 .62 .19 .19 .34 2 1 1 3

76 lbs / ratio 98 852 lbs / ratio 114 1577 lbs / ratio 117 40 cm

Jindra Double Vision Jindra 3rd Dimension Jindras Sapphire J 417 Connealy Impression Jindra Blackbird Lassy 1111 Jindras Enchantress J 102

Dam of Acclaim

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .22 22 12.9 10 26 0 32 0.7 -29.47 80 .67 .85 -.041 0 8 73.31 156.1 41.66 211.70 .56 .41 .14 .25 .27 0 .24 .29 .43 .36 .38 .35 0 25 20 15 30 10 1 25 5 3 4 1 20 1

7AN461 Deer Valley

Testament 5202 ◊ Proven pedigree, elite genomics, powerful phenotype ◊ TESTAMENT is just that, a Testament to stacking generations of proven sires and cow families to create the next generation of breed improvement. ◊ Check out his unique combination of breed leading growth with moderate YH EPD ◊ A leader for $Weaning From Deer Valley Farm, TN; R&D Owen Farms, KY and Edisto Pines, SC

18191627 5202 2/1/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 0.7 Acc .40 .56 % Rank 10

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

68 lbs / ratio 100 850 lbs / ratio 107 1237 lbs / ratio 110 36 cm

CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 GAR Prophet GAR Objective 1885 AAR Ten X 7008 SA Deer Valley Henrietta 3237 Sitz Henrietta Pride 643T

Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Dam of Testament

Production Maternal Carcass C U $Value WW YW RADG DMI YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 70 132 .10 1.58 .4 1.00 23 10.2 13 44 0 39 0.2 -41.28 60 1.11 .84 .062 0 0 86.96 81.53 43.99 151.32 .50 .45 .32 .32 .43 .51 .39 .29 .35 .36 0 .38 .42 .46 .42 .41 .39 0 0 5 2 20 10 1 4 4 10 1 10 20 10

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7AN443 Baldridge Bronc ◊ One of the most popular and heavily used young sires of the breed. ◊ BRONC is an expressive muscled, masculine sire with a huge top and bold rib shape; he is level in design and has tremendous base width. ◊ BRONC exceeds his sire for frame size and captures your attention from every angle. ◊ His dam is one of the most prolific, high impact donors in the Angus breed and she stems from the legendary Isabel cow family. From Baldridge Bros., NE; Mile High Angus, CO and Tuchsherer Angus, KS

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

+18229425 C010 1/6/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/47 CED BW EPD 14 -2 Acc .71 .87 4 % Rank 4

Production WW YW RADG DMI 64 106 .23 -.05 .83 .47 .24 .24 15 25 30

7AN463 TEX

YH .1 .52

74 lbs / ratio 90 765 lbs / ratio 99 1355 lbs / ratio 100 37 cm 5.6

EF Complement 8088 EF Commando 1366 Riverbend Young Lucy W1470 Styles Upgrade J59 Baldridge Isabel Y69 Baldridge Isabel T935

Maternal Carcass SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE .61 24 6.1 16 32 0 14 0.1 -15.93 32 .78 .67 .51 .47 .19 .31 .31 0 .30 .35 .45 .38 .39 15 1 10 15 20

Son, Baldridge Bros, NE

C U $Value Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .03 0 0 80.96 71.1 43.79 129.27 .36 0 0 1 20 15 30

Playbook 5437 ◊ Like his sire, PLAYBOOK offers big spread in a moderate, easy fleshing, heavy muscled package. ◊ He is a breed leader for $Weaning and Docility ◊ His dam and grandam are Angus royalty, stemming from proven producers. ◊ PLAYBOOK is stout, smooth and big-middled with lots of base width and muscle expression. ◊ First calf reports indicate excellent vigor, tremendous early performance and exceptional muscle shape

Angus

From Teixeira Cattle Co., OR; Deer Valley Farms and Crazy K Ranch, TN; Rishel Angus, NE; Black Gold Genetics, IL; Valley Oak Angus, MO and Spruce Mountain Ranch, CO

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18414912 5437 8/3/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 0.7 Acc .50 .75 % Rank

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BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 68 113 .17 .38 .47 .42 .27 .27 10 15

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75 lbs / ratio 101 840 lbs / ratio 121 1456 lbs / ratio 118 42 cm

Basin Payweight 006S Basin Payweight 1682 21AR O Lass 7017 Summitcrest Complete 1P55 Rita 1C43 of 9M26 Complete Rita 9M26 of Rita 5F56 Pred

Dam of Playbook

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .2 1.26 31 11.5 10 37 0 -6 0.2 -21.83 56 .67 .56 .042 0 0 88.33 72.08 32.63 153.53 .39 .48 .35 .22 .30 .31 0 .30 .35 .41 .38 .38 .35 0 0 20 2 30 30 2 10 25 1 20 10 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN451 Werner

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18094501 4136 9/7/2014

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Flat Top 4136

86 lbs / ratio 101 874 lbs / ratio 114 1452 lbs / ratio 114 38 cm

Connealy Consensus 7229 Connealy Black Granite Eura Elga of Conanga 9109 CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 Werner Lady 0304 SandPoint Lady 7869

◊ Black Granite’s stoutest and best phenotype son in a double digit calving ease package; he impresses all that have seen him. ◊ Offers more stature and body length than his sire and is flawless in his structure and phenotype ◊ His first calves have validated his calving ease predictions, but do not disappoint in growth and phenotype. FLAT TOP calves are all one can ask for in a calving ease bull. ◊ Maternal strength is braided into his pedigree, his dam consistently transmits exceptional phenotype while backing it up with stellar production records. ◊ Excellent mating choice to reduce birth weight, correct structure and increase phenotype

Daughter, Werner Angus, IL

Angus

From Werner Angus LLC, IL; Chandler Cattle Co. and Buford Ranches, OK; Lisonbee Angus Ranch, UT; Rock Ridge Farms, Solid Rock Angus and Sammy & Connie Ayres, KY; Sarkaria Farms and Trowbridge Farms, NY; Bill Hargrafen, IA and Reisig Cattle, MT

Daughter, Werner Angus, IL

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 15 -1.1 56 112 .28 .24 Acc .50 .74 .58 .44 .29 .29 15 15 % Rank 3 10

YH .2 .40

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .80 19 10.3 13 33 0 21 0.4 -18.87 37 .86 .64 .010 0 0 66.64 81.91 46.91 139.77 .50 .36 .26 .33 .34 0 .34 .38 .44 .40 .40 .38 0 0 30 10 5 15 10 10 10 20

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7AN466 S A V

Rainfall 6846 ◊ Our pick of one of the greatest flushes in Angus history. ◊ RAINFALL sets himself apart with his dominating hip and rear leg structure along with muscle shape, base width and extreme depth of body. ◊ He blends in perfect harmony a fresh pedigree, proven outcross calving ease genetics and the greatest maternal cow in the Angus breed. ◊ Rich in pedigree strength, exceptional performance and outstanding phenotype. Fundamental elements to build from; Rainfall does it best. From Schaff Angus Valley, ND and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18578963 6846 1/9/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 1.0 Acc .05 .51 % Rank 25

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 63 112 .22 .24 .49 .47 .05 .05 15 15

79 lbs / ratio 98 963 lbs / ratio 105 1550 lbs / ratio 106 40 cm

OCC Paxton 730P Coleman Charlo 0256 Bohi Abigale 6014 SAV 8180 Traveler 004 SAV Blackcap May 4136 SAV May 2397

Dam of Rainfall

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.2 1.45 20 9.0 4 27 0 -7 -0.4 -17.28 42 .30 .62 .024 0 0 62.37 76.81 24.29 125.46 .05 .41 .39 .05 .05 .33 0 .05 .05 .27 .24 .28 .23 0 0 15 30 25 30 15 15

7AN473 Connealy

Legendary 644L ◊ LEGENDARY is one of the most exciting young sires in the breed, topping the 2017 Connealy bull sale. ◊ Rampage’s most unique and powerful son, moderate in size, big-hipped and super sound with tons of eye appeal and added muscle shape. ◊ Scanned high for both Marbling and Ribeye in a big stout contemporary group ◊ Check out his tabulations for Docility and Heifer Pregnancy ◊ Legendary is being bred to some of the breed’s best cows, use him on your best cows too! From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO

Angus

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18534952 644L 1/23/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 15 -0.4 Acc .36 .55 % Rank 2 15

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BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 68 117 .23 .42 .49 .45 .29 .29 10 10

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YH .5 .43

83 lbs / ratio 101 848 lbs / ratio109 1406 lbs / ratio 109 38 cm

MCC Daybreak Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 QHF Blackcap 6E2 of4V16 4355 Morgans Direction 111 9901 Jazzed of Conanga 4660 Jaze of Conanga 234

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .88 14 13.5 7 17 0 21 -0.1 .26 51 1.15 .93 .001 0 0 66.55 78.75 55.27 169.11 .51 .38 .23 .31 .33 0 .33 .38 .43 .39 .39 .37 0 0 15 15 4 4 10 10 2 3 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

14AN426 Coleman

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

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+16879074 256 8/11/2010

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

82 lbs / ET 709 lbs / ET 1093 lbs / ET 38 cm

Charlo 0256

OCC Focus 813F OCC Paxton 730P OCC Blackbird 736K Sitz Traveler 8180 Bohi Abigale 6014 SAV Abigale 6062

Combines proven calving ease with tremendous base width, muscle shape, and fleshing ability Ranks in the top 2 percent of breed for $W and 3 percent for $EN In addition to his powerful phenotype, CHARLO is very sound-structured with added foot quality He is a great maternal sire, siring high indexing daughters with excellent udders and superior fleshing ability. Used to moderate mature size PAP score of 39

Daughter, Coleman Angus Ranch, MT

Angus

From Coleman Angus Ranch, Sitz Angus, and Jocko Valley Cattle, MT and Schaff Angus Valley, ND

Daughter, Coleman Angus Ranch, MT

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 11 -0.3 50 92 .17 .13 Acc .84 .94 .92 .87 .24 .24 % Rank 15 20

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.8 1.64 7 9.4 -4 23 43 -65 -1.3 26.37 17 .46 .56 .034 2 113 78.76 51.67 34.15 80.90 3 .73 .85 .85 .37 .69 .64 144 .65 .53 .53 .47 .47 .47 282 10 3 2

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RED ANGUS

ANGUS

SURE FIRE

COMRADE

HEREFORD

SIMMENTAL

IN FORCE

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7AN368 Connealy

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

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17031465 1385 2/2/2011

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Comrade 1385

74 lbs / ratio 102 816 lbs / ratio 111 1419 lbs / ratio 113 35 cm 5.9

Connealy Consensus Connealy Consensus 7229 Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 GAR New Design 5050 Happy Gee of Conanga 919 Hap Gina of Conanga 260 4965

Continues to dominate our sales as the most popular heifer bull in the business COMRADE gets it done where high conception rates and superior calving ease are demanded Has produced plenty of purebred sale-toppers, but his preferred place to work is in commercial country Don’t have a bad attitude! Another bonus from Comrade is his top 1 percent DOC, you’ll love it!

Daughter, Spruce Mountain Ranch, CO

Son, 7AN471 KIOWA

Angus

From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE

Daughter, University of Kentucky

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 17 -3.5 47 91 .24 .12 Acc .89 .96 .95 .92 .57 .57 1 30 % Rank 1

YH -.4 .92

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .27 36 5.2 9 30 60 -28 -0.4 7.67 25 .56 .68 .012 19 632 74.68 52.18 40.28 104.25 .91 .88 .61 .68 .67 177 .60 .65 .68 .65 .62 .65 29 1845 1 15 20 20 3 25

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14AN427 Connealy

Stingray 9618 ◊ STINGRAY is the sure fire proven calving ease sire you’ve been looking for. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of the breed for CED and top 3 percent for BW. ◊ High accuracy and double digit Calving Ease have driven repeat commercial heifer demand ◊ A high customer satisfaction bull that has been successful in many timed A.I. projects. ◊ His daughters are gaining attention for their deep rib shape, easy fleshing ability, and beautiful udders - the cowman’s kind. ◊ Calves have excellent vigor at birth From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE and Schaack Ranch, SD

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17032619 198 1/16/2011

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 20 -2.4 53 88 .12 .50 Acc .74 .85 .85 .79 .25 .25 3 % Rank 1

65 lbs / ratio 91 781 lbs / ratio 106 1416 lbs / ratio 113 39 cm

Connealy Answer 71 Connealy Final Solution Este of Conanga 364 Connealy Impression Powa of Conanga 9618 Poya of Conanga 687 919

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .1 1.04 23 11.2 14 27 11 -6 0 -4.16 20 .45 .51 .004 2 49 64.97 34.61 35.73 79.30 .68 .77 .72 .28 .54 .55 66 .33 .37 .66 .63 .59 .62 29 215 30 15 4 30 15

7AN401 Hoover Elation M123 ◊ Elevate your program – one of the most useful outcross Angus bulls available – imagine the mating possibilities ◊ Check out his unique combination of CED to YW and moderate YH ◊ A breed leader for Docility and Heifer Pregnancy ◊ He is a moderate, long and deep sided bull that is ideal in his structure with added style and eye-appeal; use as a frame reducer. ◊ Use Elation on a wide range of pedigrees including Prophet, Tour of Duty, Rampage, Consensus and Ten X pedigrees.

Angus

From Hoover Angus Farm, IA

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17603620 M123 2/13/2013

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 16 -1.8 52 108 .25 .14 Acc .62 .84 .80 .68 .23 .23 5 20 25 % Rank 2

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YH -.1 .62

60 lbs / ratio 84 780 lbs / ratio 103 1497 lbs / ratio 110 40 cm 6.1

Basin Expedition R156 Basin Excitement Basin Lady S532 AK SydGen CC&7 Pride of Ellston K68 Pride of Ellston D58

Son, Hoover Angus, IA

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .95 29 17.1 11 23 0 28 0.3 -7.07 33 .59 .47 .042 0 28 50.51 79.43 33.67 119.82 .65 .65 .26 .33 .35 0 .35 .40 .49 .44 .44 .43 0 78 4 1 20 15 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

Horizon 081

7AN363 MCR

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

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17076135 081 1/1/2011

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

60 lbs / ratio 90 732 lbs / ratio 111 1223 lbs / ratio 108 38 cm 6.2

Boyd New Day 8005 MCC Daybreak MCC Miss Focus 134 Dr J Analyst M250 MCR Analyst Design 199 MCR 1023 Designs 744 366

Few bulls can boast of multi-trait improvement like Horizon can, his list is long! Beyond EPDs and Indexes, look for great foot quality, excellent udders and an eye-appealing look Horizon isn’t the highest for any one trait, but he is very good at many. His best years are yet to come. HORIZON is a high customer satisfaction bull who is a favorite in commercial heifer programs.

From Mill Creek Ranch, KS

Angus

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 -0.8 Acc .68 .84 % Rank 10 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI 63 114 .31 -.09 .81 .69 .31 .31 15 15 5 25

YH .8 .53 10

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .89 19 10.8 9 25 13 50 0.7 -13.72 51 .98 .72 .004 5 37 64.09 87.58 48.84 173.06 .67 .63 .27 .48 .48 33 .43 .49 .60 .57 .54 .55 14 109 30 20 10 15 10 15 15 10 10 3

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7AN379 Deer Valley

All In ◊ Customer satisfaction at its best – All In has earned it! ◊ His ability to spread out CED and growth in attractive, fast-growing calves is well-documented ◊ His daughters excel as cows with high CED, CEM and nicely-balanced udders ◊ All In adds value like few can – his bull and female progeny are consistently in demand From Deer Valley Farm, TN; Ken McMichael and Bridges Angus Farm LLC, GA

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17307074 2138 1/23/2012

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 11 0.4 Acc .90 .96 % Rank 15 30

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 74 128 .21 .96 .95 .93 .42 .42 3 4

YH .8 .94 10

69 lbs / ratio 101 772 lbs / ratio 102 1144 lbs 43 cm 6.0

Mytty In Focus AAR Ten X 7008 SA AAR Lady Kelton 5551 Sitz Upward 307R Deer Valley Rita 0274 GAR Objective 2345

Daughter, Deer Valley Farm, TN

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .92 13 11.4 16 22 176 60 0.7 -14.87 46 .65 .70 -.031 33 1333 71.04 83.88 44.16 141.74 .93 .91 .71 .78 .73 379 .58 .62 .77 .75 .72 .75 80 3490 1 10 10 25 30 15 5 10 10 15 20

7AN440 Deer Valley

Old Hickory ◊ Weigh Up’s go-to son for low birth, high performing, attractive progeny. ◊ The most impressive Weigh Up son we have encountered. He’s stout-made, good-footed, long-fronted with a tremendous hip and rear leg. ◊ Old Hickory sires big-hipped, soft-middled progeny with extra neck extension and stunning phenotype. The first progeny marketed have been well accepted and have commanded top prices. ◊ His impressive dam is a direct daughter from the legendary calving ease donor, GAR Objective 2345. ◊ An easy to use sire with a proven pedigree, elite EPD script, outstanding performance and flawless phenotype.

Angus

From Deer Valley Farm, TN; Boyd Beef Cattle, Solid Rock Angus, Sammy Ayres and Jared Ayres, KY; Trowbridge Farms, NY; Cole Elrod, GA; Pembrook Cattle Co., OK and Tom Boyan, NJ

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17873666 4181 1/16/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0 Acc .57 .81 % Rank 10 25

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 69 117 .31 -.01 .75 .49 .27 .27 10 10 5

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76 lbs / ET 825 lbs / ET 1340 lbs / ET 36 cm 6.1

Sitz Upward 307R Plattemere Weigh Up K360 Barbara of Plattemere 337 SAV Bismarck 5682 Deer Valley Rita 1126 GAR Objective 2345

Daughter, Deer Valley Farm, TN

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .4 1.05 21 14.6 11 26 0 -4 0 -8.26 47 .53 .51 -.004 0 10 79.94 87.16 34.9 151.15 .49 .51 .41 .25 .33 .35 0 .35 .40 .48 .41 .42 .40 0 17 30 20 5 20 20 30 2 10 15 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN418 Deer Valley

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

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+17577916 3222 2/4/2013

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

64 lbs / ratio 95 975 lbs / ratio 122 1437 lbs / ratio 112 38 cm 6.2

Patriot 3222

SAV Final Answer 0035 Connealy Capitalist 028 Prides Pita of Conanga 8821 Sitz Upward 307R Deer Valley Rita 0274 GAR Objective 2345

Truly a special bull in the breed—here’s CED, growth, carcass and good females in one! Daughters are impressive – big rib, feminine look, sound and growthy Patriot’s CED and Weaning spread is reason enough to use him Super pedigree with Capitalist and All In’s dam

Daughter, KW Cattle Co., KS

Daughter, Deer Valley Farm, TN

Angus

From Deer Valley Farm and Taylor Angus Farms, TN

Daughter, Deer Valley Farm, TN

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 16 -0.9 Acc .68 .89 % Rank 2 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 68 119 .16 1.26 .6 .86 .80 .35 .35 .80 10 10 25

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .16 10 14.7 14 23 0 69 0.6 -15.17 49 .82 .93 .000 0 112 65.84 64.69 48.24 141.50 .76 .68 .36 .40 .37 0 .38 .43 .54 .48 .49 .48 0 234 5 4 5 20 15 15 3 15 25 10 20

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7AN451 Werner Flat

Top 4136 ◊ One of our most popular and complete calving ease sires. ◊ He offers more frame, eye appeal and performance than his sire with similar kind and fleshing ability. ◊ Backed by phenomenal cow power and maternal ability ◊ Use to correct structure, increase phenotype, and create a great set of replacement females From Werner Angus LLC, IL; Chandler Cattle Co. and Buford Ranches, OK; Lisonbee Angus Ranch, UT; Rock Ridge Farms, Solid Rock Angus and Sammy & Connie Ayres, KY; Sarkaria Farms and Trowbridge Farms, NY; Bill Hargrafen, IA and Reisig Cattle, MT

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18094501 4136 9/7/2014

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 15 -1.1 56 112 .28 .24 Acc .50 .74 .58 .44 .29 .29 15 15 % Rank 3 10

YH .2 .40

86 lbs / ratio 101 874 lbs / ratio 114 1452 lbs / ratio 114 38 cm

Connealy Consensus 7229 Connealy Black Granite Eura Elga of Conanga 9109 CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 Werner Lady 0304 SandPoint Lady 7869

Maternal Carcass SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE .80 19 10.3 13 33 0 21 0.4 -18.87 37 .86 .64 .50 .36 .26 .33 .34 0 .34 .38 .44 .40 .40 30 10 5 15 25

Dam of Flat Top

C U $Value Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .01 0 0 66.64 81.91 46.91 139.77 .38 0 0 10 10 10 20

14AN472 Baldridge Compass C041 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Let Compass guide your program in the right direction. He ranks in the top 2 percent of breed for $W and top 15 percent for $B. Modest calving ease with excellent growth, and maternal value This outstanding Commando son is smooth-fronted and deep-bodied with excellent feet and leg structure. ◊ COMPASS is the next generation of calving ease sires with an outcross pedigree for the discriminating breeder. ◊ His dam Isabel Y69 is the leading donor at Baldridge Brothers where her progeny have dominated their sales.

Angus

From Baldridge Bros. and Poss Angus, NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18229488 C041 1/14/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 0.1 Acc .46 .69 % Rank 30 25

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 64 106 .20 .06 .63 .46 .24 .24 15 25

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YH .2 .51

86 lbs / ratio 106 828 lbs / ratio 107 1358 lbs / ratio 100 38 cm 6.0

EF Complement 8088 EF Commando 1366 Riverbend Young Lucy W1470 Styles Upgrade J59 Baldridge Isabel Y69 Baldridge Isabel T935

Dam of Compass

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .63 19 4.6 10 33 0 12 0.1 -17.03 44 .85 .78 .047 0 0 79.06 68.76 42.77 149.06 .51 .47 .19 .30 .31 0 .30 .35 .42 .38 .38 .35 0 0 30 30 5 25 15 10 2 25 20 15 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN443 Baldridge Bronc

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18229425 C010 1/6/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

74 lbs / ratio 90 765 lbs / ratio 99 1355 lbs / ratio 100 37 cm 5.6

EF Complement 8088 EF Commando 1366 Riverbend Young Lucy W1470 Styles Upgrade J59 Baldridge Isabel Y69 Baldridge Isabel T935

Dam of BRONC

◊ His first calf crop validated his calving ease projections and breeders rave about the the type, performance and vigor of the calves. ◊ A high $Weaning sire that offers exceptional calving ease with mating flexibility like no other. ◊ His dam is one of the most impactful donors in the breed, known for transmitting phenotype and performance.

Full Sister to Bronc

Angus

From Baldridge Bros., NE; Mile High Angus, CO and Tuchsherer Angus, KS

Son, Baldridge Bros, NE

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 -2 Acc .71 .87 4 % Rank 4

Production WW YW RADG DMI 64 106 .23 -.05 .83 .47 .24 .24 15 25 30

YH .1 .52

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .61 24 6.1 16 32 0 14 0.1 -15.93 32 .78 .67 .030 0 0 80.96 71.1 43.79 129.27 .51 .47 .19 .31 .31 0 .30 .35 .45 .38 .39 .36 0 0 15 1 10 15 20 1 20 15 30

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7AN465 Hoover Top

Notch P409 ◊ Top Notch truly represents multi-trait superiority with 15 traits ranking in the best 15 percent of the breed. ◊ The Erica cow family at Hoover’s has put multiple bulls into A.I. studs in recent years. ◊ From a powerful flush, Top Notch offers extra shape, rib dimension and an impeccable structure. ◊ His pedigree offers a lot of mating options to traditional Select Sires pedigrees. From Hoover Angus Ranch, IA; Baldridge Bros., NE and Ray Sikes, CO

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18470330 P409 8/9/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 -0.9 Acc .34 .55 % Rank 10 10

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 67 122 .30 .31 .49 .44 .24 .24 10 5 10

60 lbs / ratio 91 740 lbs / ratio 103 1308 lbs / ratio 108 34 cm 5.9

Bruns Uppercut 610 Bruns Top Cut 373 Dakota Miss 669 Baf Connealy Counselor Erica of Ellston L5 Erica of Ellston G366

Dam of Top Notch

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .3 0.21 24 15.3 9 32 0 66 0.5 -26.14 57 .58 1.02 -.033 0 0 73.78 91.35 43.66 170.90 .50 .50 .46 .21 .29 .30 0 .30 .35 .41 .37 .37 .35 0 0 15 4 10 10 30 10 2 5 3 4 20 2

14AN447 Barstow Banker B76 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Looking for some Cash? Go see the Banker! Ranks in the top 10 percent of breed for CED, BW, WW and YW A very powerful bull and complete Cash son that has a ton of eye appeal He has the kind of performance not found very often in a negative birth weight bull. ◊ High Calving Ease combined with excellent Docility and maternal value

Angus

From Barstow Angus Ranch and Baldridge Bros., NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18034104 B76 2/15/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 -1.6 Acc .36 .60 % Rank 4 10

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BW: 68 lbs / ratio 92 WW: 686 lbs / ratio 99 YW: 1387 lbs / ratio 107

Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 Barstow Final Answer W73 Barstow Blackcap Z20 Barstow BLACKCAP U123

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .3 1.29 28 13.6 15 26 0 40 0.3 -14.94 42 .43 .57 .023 0 0 72.46 90.07 29.55 132.90 .38 .39 .33 .22 .29 .31 0 .28 .33 .41 .35 .36 .33 0 0 20 5 10 2 30 30 30 5 10 30 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN432 BARSTOW Bankroll B73 ◊ Good breeders are finding this bull – he excels for both good looks and performance ◊ Incredible spread from CED to YW – you won’t find many to match him ◊ His calves are moderate, snappy looking, thick and are eye-catchers in any herd.

Reg: 18036327 Tattoo: B73 DOB: 2/14/2014

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

72 lbs / ratio 96 716 lbs / ratio 103 1434 lbs / ratio 111 39 cm 6.2

sitz dash 1027 barstow cash barstow queen w16 car efficient 534 barstow miss dianna z25 barstow miss dianna z128

From Bartstow Angus, NE; David Dockter, ND and Hart Farms, SD AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 15 -2.5 Acc .65 .86 3 % Rank 3

Production WW YW RADG DMI 61 126 .28 .92 .83 .56 .26 .26 20 5 15

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .5 1.36 24 15.1 10 24 0 56 .3 -16.25 55 .44 .66 -.010 0 0 58.55 90.63 32.32 146.24 .51 .48 .39 .26 .32 .35 0 .33 .38 .47 .41 .41 .39 0 0 15 15 4 30 15 10 20 20 25 10 15

7AN471 KF Kiowa 6151 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Add pounds without increasing mature size or sacrificing calving ease Combines two of the most proven lines at Select Sires, Comrade and Weigh Up Genetics that add profitability throughout every segment of the beef production system Elite combination of $Weaning and $Beef with a moderate Milk EPD Kiowa is a moderate frame, three-dimensional bull that excels for correctness and style.

From Koberstein Farms LLC, CO 18594249 6151 1/31/2016

Connealy consensus 7229 BW: 71 lbs / ratio 94 WW: 717 lbs / ratio 109 connealy comrade 1385 YW: 1391 lbs / ratio 113 happy gee of conanga 919

New AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 11 -1.2 Acc .36 .54 % Rank 15 10

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 73 137 .36 .25 0 .48 .43 .27 .27 .40 3 1 1

SC DOC .08 28 .41 .36 5

plattemere weigh up k360 plattemere daisy 404 plattemere daisy 373

Maternal Carcass C U $Value HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 13 6 24 0 13 -.1 -12.05 54 .67 .75 -.020 0 0 79.45 117.37 43.06 172.28 .24 .30 .33 0 .33 .38 .42 .38 .38 .36 0 0 20 10 30 15 15 1 1 20 2

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Top: Rittberger family and crew pose for a photo after their 2017 A.I. program. Photo courtesy of Tim Olson. Middle left: Tim Olson preparing semen using multiple thaw units. Middle right: A.I. technician breeding cattle in heat. Bottom left: Cattle with visual aids for heat detection. Bottom middle: Heifer being released from the A.I. Barn after insemination process. Bottom right: Cows displaying estrus. Photos by Kate Roberts.

very producer knows that running a successful cattle operation takes passion and business sense. While there are many ways to accomplish goals for a cattle ranch to support a family, everything needs to be efficient and effective especially when it comes to breeding. These are just a few concepts the Rittberger family lives by. A second generation ranch in western South Dakota, the Rittberger spread is run by three families. Brothers, Kibbon and Klinton are active in the daily management of the operation their father Fred established years ago. They have been working with Select Sires, Inc. since the 1980’s and have been using the Select Synch TOO breeding protocol for the past four years.

Select Synch TOO is a simple synchronization system that utilizes a customer’s bulls as part of the program. The system boosts the 30 day pregnancy rates in the cow herd as a result of both natural service and artificial insemination. “Our goal is to get as many cows pregnant, as early as possible on the front-side of breeding season,” said Klinton. “We want to make sure everything is as uniform as possible, so everything is consistent when we go to the sale barn.” The brothers agreed the uniformity is the award for getting a higher percentage of their herd bred in a shorter time and the advantage is being able to use their own bulls to help cover any cows that may have been missed during the insemination process.

“With the traditional Select Synch protocol, there was a lot of labor involved,” said Kibbon. “This new process eliminates a couple of those days and we’re getting better results. Before, we were doing anywhere between 36-40 percent A.I. pregnancy rate and now we’re reaching 60-64 percent. Plus we’re finding our calves are more uniform.” By working with Tim Olson, Select Sires Beef Specialist, the Rittbergers have found this breeding program not only gets the job done, but also, it helps the operation’s bottom line. Select Synch TOO is still a mass breeding protocol, but by introducing the bulls into the herd, it gives them a chance to cover the early heats before and the late heats after the A.I. takes place. “The main advantage of Select Synch TOO is the flexibility it provides to ensure you don’t miss any opportunity for cattle in your herd to become pregnant,” explained Tim. “For many beef producers, logistics and labor management are the greatest challenges to implement any synchronization and A.I. program.

missed pregnancies can add up. Having bulls in with the herd for a Select Synch TOO combines the couple days gives us more flexibility use of herd bulls along with the A.I. and may also help naturally protocol to help cover any individuals stimulate some of the cattle.” whose heat timing may be different The Rittbergers run a humble than the herd average. operation and, like many other “We can spend as ranchers, their little as five dollars per time is valuable. By Our goal is to get as head, and four hours converting from many cows pregnant, of time, to synchronize the traditional group of 300 cows,” Select Synch as early as possible. . . asaid Kibbon. “Whereas, breeding program - Klinton Rittberger other protocols to Select Synch requiring CIDRs, TOO, they now with more labor and more time have reduced the amount of time involved, will cost significantly more.” dedicated to breeding and fewer According to Kibbon, the trips to the pastures to work the flexibility to use their own herd cattle. bulls along with quality genetics “We run a small operation and they receive with Select Sires A.I. is have more things we need to do really an easy decision. Reducing the than focus just on working our number of times they have to work cattle,” said Kibbon. “You have to the cattle saves them both time and know when you start something, money plus it decreases the stress on it’s going to get done. This system the herd. cuts down on variables so you have “We are all about simplicity,” said a good idea of how long it takes Klinton. “We’re seeing improvements you away from other aspects of the in our cowherd, with a lot less labor operation.” invested during the breeding season.” When every dollar counts, the reduced cost of labor, drugs and

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Turn Bulls in at Day 5 post GnRH Give PGF and apply Heat Detection Aids on Day 7 Remove bulls at 48hrs post PGF (Day 9) Inseminate all cows in heat at 48 hours post PGF (Day 9) Mass Breed at 72 - 84 hrs with GnRH to non-responders (Day 10) AI Cows with red patches at 48 hrs GnRH GnRH 0

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7AN452 ACC

Bourbon 0115 ◊ A calving ease Discovery son that is rich in maternal traits. His maternal grandam is also the dam of Ingenuity. ◊ Bourbon is a clean fronted bull with a smooth shoulder and extra body length. He is square and level hipped with a bold turn to his top, yet deep and soft in his center portion. ◊ His first calves have a captivating look with extra neck extension while maintaining structural integrity and depth of body. From Apple Cattle Co., KY and Black Gold Genetics, IL Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 11 -1.3 Acc .38 .57 % Rank 15 10

Production WW YW RADG DMI 57 116 .21 .99 .51 .40 .27 .27 30 15

18151336 0115 1/1/2015

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AAR Ten X 7008 SA 78 lbs / ratio 96 863 lbs / ratio 122 VAR Discovery 2240 1325 lbs / ratio 112 Deer Valley Rita 0308 40 cm Southern New Design 94027 Apple Rita 26430 GAR Objective 1067

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .1 1.56 7 10.6 15 26 0 33 0 -11.36 34 .93 .28 -.008 0 0 60.21 72.84 46.61 119.19 .41 .42 .37 .24 .31 .33 0 .33 .38 .42 .37 .37 .33 0 0 10 2 10 25 20 20 10

7AN455 Rock Creek

Rancher 1495 ◊ Full Power x Right Answer blend with rewards for CED, low Birth Weight and attractiveness ◊ High for Docility and low for mature cow size, expect Rancher to make good females ◊ Outstanding phenotype – long-bodied, super-sound and made right From Stratford Livestock, KS and Pine View Angus, IA

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AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 18 -3.1 Acc .38 .54 2 % Rank 1

Production WW YW RADG DMI 57 109 .16 .79 .48 .39 .22 .22 30 20

+18306347 1495 9/1/2014

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76 lbs / ET 621 lbs / ET 1281 lbs / ET 41 cm

PA Power Tool 9108 PA Full Power 1208 Pine View SQR Rita W091 Connealy Right Answer 746 BAF Forever Lady 1080 SF Forever Lady 9405

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .3 1.71 28 10.4 8 32 0 -6 0.4 -13.52 35 .92 .68 .019 0 0 73.61 63.86 48.33 124.31 .38 .39 .34 .21 .31 .32 0 .30 .35 .40 .36 .36 .32 0 0 5 5 10 10 20 4 30 10

14AN478 Ferguson

Breakout 3C ◊ Breakout is a powerfully built Discovery son who stacks generations of calving ease sires with Bismarck and Net Present Value. ◊ This calving ease prospect ranks in the top 15 percent of breed for CED, top 3 percent for WW and YW, and top 1 percent for $W. ◊ He is a big bodied, muscular individual who is fluid in his movement and sound footed. ◊ Few sires can match his combination of +80 or better for $W, $F and +150 $B. From Ferguson Angus, KS and Bartels Angus, NE

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18292488 3C 1/19/2015

AAR Ten X 7008 SA BW: 58 lbs / ratio 87 WW: 744 lbs / ratio 116 VAR Discovery 2240 YW: 1406 lbs / ratio 117 Deer Valley Rita 0308 SAV Bismarck 5682 Stucky Pride 3501 Stucky Pride 9468

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 0 1.57 5 11.1 16 25 0 -1 -0.3 -9.38 50 .80 .64 .004 0 0 83.99 94.47 43.62 154.48 .43 .43 .38 .25 .33 .34 0 .34 .39 .43 .39 .39 .37 0 0 1 15 20 25 1 3 20 10 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

14AN500 Deer Valley

Fox Trot 5327 ◊ An extremely deep bodied, high capacity, easy fleshing individual. ◊ Ranks in the top 3 percent of breed for both $W and $B. ◊ FOX TROT should transmit high maternal characteristics to his progeny while adding exceptional growth. ◊ A sire to use for reducing mature size while adding capacity and fleshing ability to his offspring. ◊ He’s sired Butkus and is out of the famous Sitz Henrietta Pride 643T, the multi-million dollar producing full sister to Upward.

New Reg: +18232839 Tattoo: 5327 DOB: 3/6/2015

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72 lbs / ratio 100 890 lbs / ratio 119 1205 lbs / ratio 115 37 cm

SAV Final Answer 0035 SandPoint Butkus X797 GAR Grid Maker 4603 Connealy Onward Sitz Henrietta Pride 643T Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M Dam of Fox Trot

From Deer Valley Farm, TN and David Daily, AL AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 10 0.8 Acc .39 .56 % Rank 20

Production WW YW RADG DMI 75 129 .31 .09 .50 .46 .27 .27 2 3 5

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .4 1.54 38 11.2 8 16 0 4 -0.1 .47 59 .50 .54 .001 0 0 73.29 103.55 31.18 167.22 .44 .51 .40 .25 .35 .36 0 .34 .39 .43 .39 .39 .35 0 0 10 1 30 4 3 2 3

14AN497 E&B New

Addition 608 ◊ He offers exceptional calving ease with a double digit Calving Ease Direct, negative Birth Weight and an actual 64 pound birth weight. ◊ NEW ADDITION is a moderate framed, wide based, deep ribbed and sound in his structure. ◊ A pedigree for a commercial man’s dream with strong maternal sires of Dash and Right Answer. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for CED, top 3 percent for DOC and top 4 percent for HP From Benoit Angus and Smoky Valley Angus, KS

New AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 16 -1.3 54 104 .25 .13 Acc .37 .53 .47 .42 .22 .22 25 25 % Rank 1 10

YH 0 .49

18548853 608 1/15/2016

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64 lbs / ratio 92 684 lbs / ratio 102 1217 lbs / ratio 99 36 cm 5.2

Connealy Confidence 0100 Connealy Confidence Plus Elbanna of Conanga 1209 Sitz Dash 10277 E&B Lady Dash 4152 E&b Lady Right Answer 296

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .56 29 15.3 14 29 0 29 0 -12.55 44 .85 .68 .037 0 0 61.15 70.74 42.66 148.19 .40 .36 .37 .34 0 0 .48 .35 .24 .29 .30 0 .29 .34 3 4 3 30 15 20 15 20 20 15

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7AN367 GDAR

Heisman 1705 ◊ HEISMAN is a sleep-all-night calving ease sire ideal for low input environments ◊ A high $EN sire that will improve fleshing ability, udder quality with moderating frame size and milk ◊ Udder improver that excels for Heifer Pregnancy From Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch and Chad Denowh, MT

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AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 17 -3 48 87 .11 .64 Acc .70 .86 .84 .76 .32 .32 2 % Rank 1

7AN330 Coleman

YH -.3 .79

16944751 1705 1/27/2011

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Sitz Upward 307R 65 lbs / ratio 85 714 lbs / ratio 110 Sitz Dash 10277 1255 lbs / ratio 110 Sitz Everelda Entense 2665 38 cm GDAR Game Day 449 5.4 GDAR Forever Lady 959 GDAR Forever Lady 6242

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .91 15 13.2 7 15 12 13 -0.3 11.32 17 .51 .33 .034 12 43 45.12 33.29 33.16 67.73 .73 .73 .37 .53 .49 45 .47 .47 .67 .64 .60 .61 33 157 15 15

Regis 904 ◊ High accuracy calving ease specialist from the legendary Donna cow family ◊ A very unique high $W sire who ranks near the top of the breed for $EN, ideal for creating profitable cattle in harsher environments. ◊ He sires moderate framed, heavy muscled progeny with early rapid performance and moderate mature size. ◊ His daughters are the keeping kind – beautiful uddered and easy fleshing From Coleman Angus, MT Reg: 16364794 Tattoo: 904 DOB: 1/11/2009

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 17 -1.3 51 84 .17 .12 Acc .89 .96 .95 .92 .41 .41 % Rank 1 10

YH -.2 .90

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Sitz Traveler 8180 62 lbs / ratio 82 813 lbs / ratio 111 SAV Final Answer 0035 1333 lbs / ratio 106 SAV Emulous 8145 38 cm Connealy Onward 5.0 Coleman Donna 714 Coleman Donna 386

Maternal Carcass C U SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W .71 23 4.5 14 20 436 8 -0.4 14.38 25 .33 .44 .034 12 603 62.7 .91 .89 .55 .87 .88 1303 .78 .77 .65 .61 .59 .62 15 1281 15 4 10 15

$Value $F $G $B 37 25.37 86.64

7AN386 SAT Revival 210 ◊ Use to reduce frame size, add body dimension and boost $Energy ◊ Proven Calving Ease from a pedigree of solid cowmakers, Regis and Danny ◊ Revival can help to keep your cow size under control without sacrificing pounds of performance. From Talkington Angus Ranch and Travis Froehlich, ND

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17329930 210 3/5/2012

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SAV Final Answer 0035 60 lbs / ratio 82 727 lbs / ratio 116 Coleman Regis 904 1193 lbs / ratio 108 Coleman Donna 714 35 cm Connealy Danny 5398 5.0 SAT Dixie 010 SAT Dixie 606

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .90 22 1.6 14 18 3 3 -0.4 5.76 39 -.03 .58 .029 7 7 61.14 55.68 5.66 97.30 .59 .60 .25 .39 .38 10 .40 .47 .55 .49 .47 .44 10 20 20 4 25 30 20 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN319 TC Thunder 805 ◊ Famous for his great foot structure and superior PAP skills; he’s one of our best for both! ◊ A favorite who is well-documented to improve a long list of convenience traits. ◊ Positive for $Energy, negative for Mature Weight EPD and high for both Calving Ease Direct and Calving Ease Maternal From TC Ranch, NE

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16150299 805 1/16/2008

AAA EPDs as of 12/4/15 CED BW EPD EPD 13 11 -1.4 0.4 Acc Acc .82 .79 .93 .92 25 % Rank % Rank 10 10

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 45 75 40 80 .14 .72 -.1 .89 .90 .84 .85 .65 .35 .83 .35 10 10 10 10

76 lbs / ratio 94 780 lbs / ratio 110 1350 lbs / ratio 104 35 cm 5.4

Baldridge Kaboom K243 KCF Connealy Thunder Parka of Conanga 241 TC Grid Topper 355 TC Forever 6123 TC Forever 1004

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.1 .1 1.71 .02 15 14 10.4 8.3 12 11 23 30 65 59 -32 -3 0.3 -.1 -8.14 9.32 19 24 .59 .63 .71 .36 .075 .010 11 5 118 47.49 209 48.84 31.71 16 39.23 33.33 76.04 84.30 .83 .80 .85 .79 .79 .74 .29 .54 .67 .69 .63 163 169 .57 .54 .59 .47 .65 .62 .50 .58 .58 .55 .61 .53 21 11 366 679 10 10 10 10 25 15 10 10 10 10 10 15 10 10 30 15 10 10 10 20 10 10 25 10

7AN435 Carter Blackfoot 307 ◊ Multi-trait excellence ◊ Check out his balance of calving ease, performance, maternal strength and marbling. ◊ A calving ease, cow maker deluxe with a no-holes phenotype ◊ Pedigree stacked with maternal legends who deliver every time From Carter Cattle Co., ID

17847776 307 8/19/2013

AAA EPDs as of 12/4/15 CED BW EPD EPD 10 11 -0.1 0.4 Acc Acc .82 .44 .93 .66 10 25 % Rank % Rank 20

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 45 105 61 80 .14 .24 -.12 -.1 .89 .60 .84 .46 .65 .24 .83 .24 20 10 25 10 30 10 25 10

76 lbs / ratio 93 556 lbs / ratio 103 1015 lbs / ratio 106 43 cm

SAV Final Answer 0035 SAV Thunderbird 9061 SAV Emblynette 7411 Hyline Right Time 338 Carter Olivia 647 Griffeth Paramont Ambush 366

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7AN417 A & B

SpotLite 3065 ◊ Proven to deliver calving ease, minus birth weights and solid growth performance ◊ You’ll like his calves – they’re balanced, good-structured and have plenty of capacity ◊ Outcross to many, SpotLite delivers improvements for Marbling, $Weaning and $Beef From A & B Cattle, NE

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AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 -1.7 Acc .75 .88 % Rank 4 10

Production WW YW RADG DMI 64 121 .25 .33 .86 .77 .39 .39 15 10 25

17689665 3065 2/9/2013

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RP Bushwacker 3 944 75 lbs / ratio 100 638 lbs / ratio 107 Tehama 944 R525 1268 lbs / ratio 109 Tehama Erica N127 38 cm EXAR 263C 5.7 A&B Queen 1021 A&B Queen 9296

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .6 1.14 -1 11.1 15 25 1 67 0.7 -18.88 43 .88 .23 .023 4 44 61.73 91.24 38.96 143.43 .69 .75 .66 .42 .34 .34 5 .29 .34 .61 .56 .54 .55 15 140 25 25 2 10 10 30 10 20 10 25 20

7AN408 KSU Konza 3111 ◊ Puts together two sires who have made their mark, Confidence and New Day 454 ◊ Great spread from CED to Yearling with advantages for CW and Ribeye ◊ Good feet, big rib and above average muscle on a medium-sized frame From Kansas State University, KS

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AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 -0.9 Acc .50 .70 % Rank 4 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI 63 115 .25 .68 .65 .53 .36 .36 15 15 25

YH .2 .57

17667190 3111 2/5/2013

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Connealy Tobin 72 lbs / ratio 93 647 lbs / ratio 108 Connealy Confidence 0100 1372 lbs / ratio 110 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 36 cm B/R New Day 454 5.3 KSU Miss New Day 1173 GAR Objective 2177

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.56 27 7.1 16 24 0 45 0.2 -10.98 57 .37 .94 -.021 1 5 64.69 73.11 33.39 150.30 .51 .50 .27 .34 .35 0 .37 .42 .49 .45 .44 .42 2 14 10 1 25 10 3 10 15 20 15

7AN357 Thomas Top

Hand 0536 ◊ Proven spread bull with powerful rankings for qualities that add to your bottom line ◊ Study his data – when you say breed-leading performance, he’s got it! ◊ Use him to add pounds to your calf crop and generate females you’ll be proud of. From Thomas Angus Ranch, OR

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16860273 0536 7/17/2010

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GAR Grid Maker 52 lbs / ratio 69 707 lbs / ratio 125 SAV Bismarck 5682 1286 lbs / ratio 118 SAV Abigale 0451 41 cm Mytty In Focus 6.0 Thomas Ruby Erica 8293 Thomas Ruby Erica 51000

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .4 1.67 16 15.2 13 27 31 64 0.9 -19.98 53 .58 .58 .031 7 84 71.15 96.24 32.04 160.82 .79 .76 .71 .34 .52 .52 48 .44 .49 .66 .63 .59 .62 26 223 10 3 10 30 10 3 10 30 10 4 10 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN430 Coleman

Venture 403 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

One of the best at combining calving ease and muscle Unique combination of $Weaning and $Energy A no-miss Calving Ease son of Capitalist out of the dam of Regis Use to moderate mature size and make elegant, wide-bodied females designed to perform in a variety of environments ◊ Bred-in maternal and convenience trait excellence – super docility, beautiful udder quality, sensible milk EPD From Coleman Angus, MT; Lawson Family Farms, VA and Double D Farms, TN

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SAV Final Answer 0035 Connealy Capitalist 028 Prides Pita of Conanga 8821 Connealy Onward Coleman Donna 714 Coleman Donna 386

+17915922 403 1/10/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 16 -1 Acc .42 .59 % Rank 2 10

Production WW YW RADG DMI 66 112 .14 .84 .53 .43 .29 .29 10 15

YH -.4 .42

Full Sister to VENTURE

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .53 29 10.3 13 21 0 2 -0.4 1.41 41 .16 .86 .029 0 1 74.93 61.88 19.94 106.16 .51 .47 .27 .37 .38 0 .40 .42 .43 .39 .38 .35 0 1 4 10 5 3 30

7AN453 S S Rocket C142 ◊ Extreme minus birth weight from a pedigree built for great cows ◊ Offers strong projections for Marbling, Ribeye and $Weaning ◊ Heifer bull bred to keep mature size under control From Stewart Select Angus, IN

18205024 C142 2/3/2015

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AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 16 -4.3 50 100 .23 .27 Acc .37 .57 .51 .44 .29 .29 1 % Rank 2

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76 lbs / ratio 91 736 lbs / ratio 114 1338 lbs / ratio 111 36 cm 5.9

Connealy Consensus 7229 Connealy Comrade 1385 Happy Gee of Conanga 919 B/R New Day 454 Eventress SS Y65 Eventress SS U119

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Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .35 34 10.9 9 37 0 -3 -0.3 -17.55 35 .94 .79 .021 0 0 69.68 63.24 49.96 134.60 .50 .46 .27 .32 .34 0 .36 .42 .44 .40 .40 .37 0 0 1 2 10 10 10 30 5 25

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Method Matters

The Method Genetics index values are derived from Method Genetics EPDs combined with industry-focused economic weightings. The Method EPDs are generated from a multi-trait, ‘single-step’ genetic evaluation that uses perMATERNAL PRODUCTION INDEX (MPI): The Maternal Production Index is reported in dollars per calf produced from the breeding herd with Angus-based genetics. It encompasses direct and maternal calving ease, heifer pregnancy, weaning growth, maternal milk, and mature size differences in a scenario where replacement females are retained and calves are marketed at weaning.

formance measures, ancestral pedigree, and available DNA genotypes. This single-step approach incorporates the genotypes directly into the genetic evaluation process and was implemented at Method in the summer of 2014.

Method Genetics™ Selection Index Key Used in the catalog Method Genetics Index / Percentile

MPI / %

167 / 1

QPI / % QUALITY POUNDS INDEX (QPI): The Quality Pounds Index is reported in dollars per calf for herds with Angus-based genetics. It focuses on the terminal side of the herd’s business for feedlot gain and carcass merit genetic differences. There are no provisions for calving ease or maternal traits, with the assumption that all calves are under a retained ownership scenario fed out and marketed on a premium quality-based grid.

166 / 1

ROI / %

300 / 1

P.O. Box 8802 / Saint Joseph, MO 64508 / www.MethodGenetics.com Sally Northcutt, Ph.D. • Email: snorthcutt@methodgenetics.com Bill Bowman • Email: bbowman@methodgenetics.com

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METHOD GENETICS INDEX PERCENTILE RANKS (%): A numeric ranking of the animal’s Index values on a 1% to 100% scale. A lower numeric value is considered more favorable. For example, a 25% presented with an index indicates that animal is in the upper 25 percent of the animals in the Method Genetics genetic evaluation for calves born in the last five years.

RETAINED OWNERSHIP INCOME (ROI): Cattle producers interested in a complete production system approach from conception through carcass end-point can use the Retained Ownership Income index. ROI ties together reproduction, calving ease, maternal genetic merit, growth throughout the calf’s lifetime, and quality based carcass merit in an Angus-based herd. The ROI is reported in dollars per calf produced in the herd, and consolidates the sub-indexes of MPI and QPI.

7AN361 G A R

Sunrise ◊ Progeny-proven Marbling in the top 4 percent, Ribeye in the top 2 percent with 127 carcass records ◊ Sires impressive females who shine for ribdimension, udder design and foot quality ◊ Take advantage of growth, carcass excellence and great females from this proven breed standout

Daughter, Pine View Angus, IA

Reg: +16933958 Tattoo: R760 DOB: 8/25/2010

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

72 lbs / ET 539 lbs / ET 1398 lbs / ET 37 cm 5.2

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Boyd New Day 8005 MCC Daybreak MCC Miss Focus 134 SS Objective T510 0T26 GAR Objective R227 GAR 1407 New Design 2983

MPI / % 143 / 8 QPI / % 133 / 10 ROI / % 249 / 7 Daughter, Bridges Angus Farm, GA

From Gardiner Angus Ranch, Randy Bayne and Sellard Farms, KS AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 8 1.6 Acc .83 .93 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 67 118 .26 .71 .92 .88 .41 .41 10 10 20

7AN392 G A R

YH .5 .92

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.46 21 10.8 7 27 46 69 0.6 -19.57 51 1.07 .95 -.046 30 509 65.01 75.22 58.15 166.03 .90 .88 .61 .64 .59 78 .48 .54 .80 .79 .75 .78 127 1299 20 30 5 20 15 4 2 2 15 15 1 4

Momentum ◊ Our highest bull for Marbling EPD at +1.70 with 68 carcass records to prove it. ◊ His combination of CED, Marbling and Ribeye can’t be found anywhere else. ◊ His female progeny are favorites – they’re balanced, big-middled and moderatesized ◊ Boost your carcass performance with one of the breed’s best From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS and Mayer Ranch, OK

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MPI / % 133 / 13 QPI / % 148 / 2 ROI / % 257 / 4

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 16 0 54 95 .15 .74 Acc .79 .85 .85 .83 .24 .24 % Rank 2 25

YH .1 .87

17354145 7372 8/31/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .01 25 8.7 15 38 12 24 0.3 -23.31 44 1.70 1.05 .009 21 161 68.42 41.32 71.07 160.55 .74 .72 .68 .71 68 436 .86 .83 .37 .45 .40 22 .42 .47 10 2 1 25 1 1 10 1 10

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GAR Predestined 68 lbs / ratio 98 600 lbs / ratio 113 GAR Progress 1158 lbs / ratio 109 GAR Objective 2345 39 cm ALC Big eye d09n 5.3 GAR Big Eye 1770 GAR Objective 3387

7AN423 G A R

100X ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

No other bull in the breed can match the EPD package of 100X. He adds fantastic carcass merit backed up by nearly 100 carcass records Offers incredible projections for DOC, HP and CEM – expect good females If you demand unassisted calving, 100X is a definite choice, they’re vigorous at birth, too!

From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS; CAM Ranches, GA and Taylor Angus Ranch, TN

Method Genetics

MPI / % 144 / 8 QPI / % 116 / 34 ROI / % 237 / 15

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 20 -4.9 48 96 .29 .27 Acc .69 .90 .87 .81 .32 .32 1 10 % Rank 1

7AN376 G A R

YH .4 .87

+17774305 A3052 9/22/2013

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Mytty In Focus AAR Ten X 7008 SA AAR Lady Kelton 5551 GAR New Design 5050 GAR 5050 New Design A91 GAR Objective A706

91 lbs / ET 724 lbs / ET 1015 lbs / ET 35 cm 5.5

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .03 23 14.6 17 33 0 46 0.6 -19.2 39 1.02 .81 -.063 11 215 56.03 57.34 58.61 149.88 .84 .80 .41 .41 .36 0 .39 .43 .78 .76 .72 .75 98 524 15 5 1 5 25 20 5 10 1 30 1 15

Anticipation ◊ Proven calving ease and over 1.0 for both Marbling and Ribeye – what’s not to like? ◊ Sires moderate-sized, deep-ribbed, sound, feminine and great-uddered females ◊ Genetics to improve foot structure, improve $Energy and improve end-product premiums From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS

Method Genetics

MPI / % 137 / 17 QPI / % 135 / 8 ROI / % 245 / 10

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 13 -0.3 55 95 .18 .38 Acc .79 .90 .88 .84 .33 .33 % Rank 10 20

7AN456 G A R

YH .4 .89

17057287 7261 8/31/2011

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Boyd New Day 8005 70 lbs / ratio 89 664 lbs / ratio 108 MCC Daybreak 1226 lbs / ratio 109 MCC Miss Focus 134 41 cm GAR New Design 5050 5.5 GAR 5050 New Design 0530 DRMCTR Objective 7J57

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .60 14 5.3 12 17 43 71 0.7 -.55 30 1.31 1.05 .006 17 339 45.48 48.27 62.89 132.38 .86 .82 .49 .61 .54 80 .49 .55 .72 .69 .65 .69 47 710 15 4 10 1 1 1 30

Radiance ◊ Featured Lot 1 Sunrise son from the 2017 GAR Bull Sale ◊ Combines strength of pedigree with high projections for end-product premiums ◊ Good-footed, sound and backed up by a lengthy list of proven performers

Method Genetics

MPI / % 145 / 7 QPI / %

From Gardiner Angus Ranch, Sellard Farms and Ashland Vet Center, KS

145 / 3 ROI / % 261 / 3

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Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 0.7 Acc .41 .55 % Rank 30

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 60 102 .15 .59 .42 .38 .23 .23 25 30

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+18333350 6025 8/23/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

MCC Daybreak GAR Sunrise GAR Objective R227 Connealy In Sure 8524 GAR In Sure N1022 GAR Bextor L58

71 lbs / ET 647 lbs / ET 1153 lbs / ET 34 cm 6.4

Maternal Carcass C U SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W -.62 22 12.2 12 35 0 55 0.7 -23.51 33 1.55 .51 .008 0 0 69.87 .50 .46 .25 .30 .30 0 .31 .36 .42 .39 .39 .37 0 0 20 25 15 3 15 10 1 10

$Value $F $G $B 53 61.72 134.79 1

Prophet

7AN320 G A R

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

+16295688 6128 8/15/2008

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

BAR Ext Traveler 205 CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 Cra Lady Jaye 608 498 S Easy SS Objective T510 0T26 GAR Objective 1885 GAR 1407 New Design 2232

78 lbs / ET 100 lbs / ET 1556 lbs / ET 37 cm 6.2

Prophet is No. 2 in the breed for $Weaning – his daughters excel for high production Top 1 percent for Marbling EPD with 124 actual carcass records, yes, he is proven! Double-digit CED with high growth and high marbling genetics, no other bull comes close Prophet calves excel on feed and gather premiums for both gain and grade.

From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS; CAM Ranches and Ogeechee Angus, GA

Daughter, Montana Ranch, MT

Method Genetics

MPI / % 165 / 1

Daughter, Spruce Mountain Ranch, CO

QPI / % 150 / 2 ROI / %

Angus

285 / 1

Daughter, Deer Valley Farm, TN

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 11 1.3 Acc .92 .97 % Rank 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 72 124 .02 1.97 .6 .96 .95 .64 .64 .96 4 10 25

SC DOC .08 24 .95 .94 15

Maternal Carcass C U $Value HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 6 13 31 363 38 0.4 -8.00 47 1.58 .42 .051 53 2142 93.94 56.2 52.82 129.28 .82 .88 .87 1507 .80 .83 .81 .80 .76 .80 124 5544 10 10 20 1 1 3 30

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7AN482 G A R

Genuine ◊ Whoa!!! Study his projections – there’s plenty of reasons to sample this bull ◊ Absolute son bred to deliver value from traits of economic merit ◊ A balanced, sound, big-ribbed individual with plenty of good genetics under the surface. From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS Method Genetics

MPI / % 153 / 2 QPI / % 149 / 2 ROI / % 272 / 1

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18766553 N6576 5/15/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 15 -1.8 Acc .35 .48 4 % Rank 2

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 65 122 .27 .29 .43 .38 .30 .30 10 5 15

69 lbs / ET 692 lbs / ET 1330 lbs / ET 36 cm 6.4

SAV Final Answer 0035 KCF Bennett Absolute Thomas Miss Lucy 5152 MCC Daybreak GAR Daybreak 342 GAR 5050 New Design 1039

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .4 1.25 34 11.1 16 26 0 62 0.6 -16.67 53 1.14 .88 .038 0 0 67.92 93.27 50.04 172.13 .43 .40 .40 .37 0 0 .51 .50 .47 .26 .32 .33 0 .35 .40 20 1 1 30 10 20 10 4 5 10 4 10 2

7AN362 G A R Composure ◊ A crowd favorite with his superior combination of CED and Docility – two very important traits ◊ Generates easily born calves with rapid early growth and bonuses for carcass quality ◊ Use to improve disposition in your herd with this proven breed leader ◊ Ranks in the top 30 percent for 17 traits with progeny records to back it up From Gardiner Angus Ranch and Randy Bayne, KS Method Genetics

MPI / % 159 / 1 QPI / % 109 / 46 ROI / %

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246 / 9

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+16496980 5689 8/16/2009

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 -1.2 Acc .82 .92 % Rank 10 10

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 59 107 .29 .14 .90 .86 .33 .33 25 25 10

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76 lbs / ET 759 lbs / ET 1410 lbs / ET 38 cm 5.7

B/R New Design 036 GAR New Design 5050 GAR Precision 706 SS Objective T510 0T26 GAR Objective 2345 GAR 1407 New Design 2413

Daughter, 44 Farms, TX

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .5 1.19 26 6.2 12 37 52 48 0.5 -27.19 34 1.09 .59 .003 11 315 71.87 72.5 52.74 139.45 .91 .87 .87 .60 .67 .63 133 .58 .66 .68 .65 .62 .65 28 803 25 10 15 2 20 25 4 30 5 20 3 20 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN389 G A R Sure

Fire ◊ SURE FIRE for high customer satisfaction ◊ Sure Fire excels for traits of economic importance – CED, WW, and end product value while moderating frame size and improving docility ◊ He transmits well balanced, level designed, eye appealing cattle with a big hip and long stride. ◊ The cattle are designed to excel in a wide variety of environments! From Gardiner Angus Ranch and Chair Rock, KS and Mayer Ranch, OK

Method Genetics

MPI / % 133 / 24 QPI / % 140 / 5 ROI / % 245 / 10

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17328461 K62 2/5/2012

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 18 -0.7 Acc .85 .93 % Rank 1 15

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 57 108 .20 .51 .92 .85 .26 .26 30 20

84 lbs / ET 716 lbs / ET 1210 lbs / ET 40 cm 6.6

Mytty In Focus Connealy In Sure 8524 Entreena of Conanga 657 GAR New Design 5050 Chair Rock 5050 GAR 8086 Chair Rock Grid Maker 2107

Daughter, Montana Ranch, MT

7AN483 G A R Phoenix ◊ From out of the fire comes the promise of genetic excellence and superior performance ◊ Combines Sure Fire and Prophet, two great ones who are proven to add significant value ◊ Big scrotal, big growth and big Marbling aligned with Calving Ease and Docility ◊ Tremendous projections with 13 traits ranking in the top 5 percent ◊ Excels for all Method indexes From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS

Method Genetics

MPI / % 159 / 1 QPI / % 159 / 1

New +18636106 6146 8/15/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 1.7 Acc .33 .46 % Rank 5

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

72 lbs / ET 756 lbs / ET 1378 lbs / ET 43 cm 6.8

286 / 1

Connealy In Sure 8524 GAR Sure Fire Chair Rock 5050 GAR 8086 GAR Prophet GAR Prophet N744 GAR Daybreak 440

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Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

ROI / %

Production Maternal Carcass C U $Value WW YW RADG DMI YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 79 138 .16 1.27 .9 2.49 32 6.9 13 17 0 89 1.1 -14.07 63 1.26 .93 .013 0 0 65.22 93.07 54.06 172.82 .41 .37 .22 .22 .49 .48 .45 .23 .28 .29 0 .29 .35 .42 .38 .39 .36 0 0 1 1 10 1 1 10 1 1 2 2 4 10 4 3 2

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14AN490 44 Arsenal 4W07 ◊ This moderate birth weight Waylon son offers explosive growth with elite carcass merit ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for $B and REA, and top 10 percent of breed for MARB ◊ Expect the performance and phenotype of his sire Waylon with added carcass value. ◊ He was a featured and high selling bull at 44 Farms, TX. From 44 Farms, Ronnie Foley and Elm Creek Cattle Co., TX

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17857587 4W07 2/6/2014

Production WW YW RADG DMI 68 125 .36 -.10 .51 .47 .29 .29 10 5 1 25

YH .3 .41

70 lbs / ET 510 lbs / ET 1022 lbs / ET 35 cm 5.6

GAR-EGL Protege Baldridge Waylon W34 Baldridge Blackcap T163 GAR New Design 5050 DZ ND 5050 0F15 DZ Total 8T05

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.58 23 8.7 11 21 0 59 0.7 -11.65 61 .96 1.10 -.031 0 1 58.69 105.1 54.54 196.69 .42 .40 .26 .32 .33 0 .34 .39 .43 .39 .39 .35 0 1 15 20 10 10 4 10 1 5 25 3 2 1

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AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 2.2 Acc .41 .58 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

ESTROTECT ™ - As Good as a BULL™

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SCAN HERE or visit estrotect.com/select to watch the official ESTROTECT™ Heat Detector video.

7AN457 G A R Proactive ◊ Displays tremendous projections for calving ease with high growth and high carcass merit ◊ With a proven sire stack of Prophet, Daybreak and 5050, expect cattle who perform! ◊ Offers ideal genetics for retained ownership programs where a bigger check is valued! From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS Method Genetics

MPI / % 168 / 1 QPI / % 162 / 1 ROI / %

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18333424 6825 9/8/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 16 -0.7 Acc .37 .51 % Rank 1 15

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 75 134 .22 1.15 .9 .45 .40 .30 .30 .52 2 2 10

88 lbs / ET 810 lbs / ET 1357 lbs / ET 38 cm 7.4

298 / 1

CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 GAR Prophet GAR Objective 1885 MCC Daybreak GAR Daybreak 1521 GAR 5050 New Design 1039

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .63 21 7.2 18 21 0 32 0.5 -9.35 66 1.09 .92 .006 0 0 77.47 90.79 50.69 174.69 .51 .48 .30 .34 .34 0 .37 .42 .45 .41 .41 .39 0 0 25 1 30 2 5 4 2 4 5 2

7AN476 Worthington All

Profit 576 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Combines two high-customer satisfaction sires with All In and Prophet Attractive and balanced with a deep flank, big quarter and square hip Excelled for several performance measures against strong contemporaries Projected low BW, high growth and high $Weaning ALL PROFIT jumps through every hoop in terms of performance data and genomics.

From Worthington Angus, MO Method Genetics

MPI / % 159 / 1 QPI / % 127 / 17

New 18659447 576 9/8/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0.8 Acc .39 .56 % Rank 5

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 73 124 .12 1.33 .6 .49 .43 .29 .29 .49 3 4 25

54 lbs / ratio 84 674 lbs / ratio 118 1104 lbs / ratio 107 38 cm 5.1

AAR Ten X 7008 SA Deer Valley All In Deer Valley Rita 0274 GAR Prophet Worthington Prophet 318 Hpcabg Predestined G109

ROI / % 261 / 3

Dam of All Profit

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .94 23 13.7 15 27 0 50 0.5 -17.38 55 1.00 .88 .006 0 0 77.89 69.05 50.41 152.90 .48 .40 .27 .33 .34 0 .36 .41 .45 .41 .41 .39 0 0 20 15 2 25 25 30 10 10 5 2 20 10 10

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7AN441 G A R Method

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18025296 7834 9/17/2014

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

62 lbs / ratio 83 713 lbs / ratio 105 1257 lbs / ratio 101 38 cm 5.4

GAR Progress GAR Momentum GAR Big Eye 1770 MCC Daybreak GAR Daybreak 1332 GAR 5050 New Design N549

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MPI / %

Sire, GAR Momentum | No. 1 for MARB EPD in our lineup

160 / 1 QPI / % 138 / 6 ROI / % 270 / 2

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Calving Ease, rapid early growth, exceptional carcass merit – get it here! High for his $Weaning and $Beef projections, Method ranks high for DOC, CEM and HP, too! You’ll like his calves – they’re made right, balanced, big-middled and good-looking Take advantage of a progeny-proven pedigree that’s designed for the future.

Grandsire, GAR Progress | No. 1 for MARB EPD in the Angus breed

Great Grandsire, GAR Predestined | No. 1 bull for unit sales at Select Sires

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 16 -0.7 Acc .49 .76 % Rank 2 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI 73 121 .19 .69 .71 .47 .23 .23 4 10

YH .5 .61

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From Gardiner Angus Ranch, KS and The Method Group

7AN427 Quaker Hill Manning 4EX9

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Angus

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+17831034 4EX9 3/16/2014

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

69 lbs / ET 723 lbs / ET 1254 lbs / ET 36 cm 5.4

EXAR Upshot 0562B EXAR Denver 2002B Exar Royal Lass 1067 MCC Daybreak Quaker Hill Blackcap 0A32 QHF Blackcap 6E2 of4V16 4355

An all-star quarterback for your breeding program One of the most complete proofs in the breed – double-digit CE, breed-leading growth, Docility, HP, CEM and end-product merit Sires attractive phenotype with ample rib, width and dimension in a six frame score package Dam is a full sister to Rampage A complimentary mating on Comrade, Capitalist, Prophet and Black Granite daughters

Dam of Manning

From Quaker Hill Farm and Kowpoke Cattle Co. LLC, VA and Friendship Farms, GA

Full Sister to Manning

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 1.6 Acc .61 .79 % Rank 4

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Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 84 139 .22 .85 0.7 .75 .59 .26 .26 .60 1 1 20

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Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .74 26 12.6 14 29 0 46 0.6 -25.96 52 .92 .74 .011 0 6 88.96 100.14 46.84 159.14 .55 .60 .24 .32 .33 0 .34 .38 .44 .38 .39 .36 0 13 10 20 4 20 25 20 15 10 15 1 3 10 10 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN479 KB-Full

Measure C40

New

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18423726 C40 12/16/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

78 lbs / ratio 106 876 lbs / ratio 114 1366 lbs / ratio 111 37 cm

Sitz Upward 307R Plattemere Weigh Up K360 Barbara of Plattemere 337 AAR Ten X 7008 SA KB-Emma-Ten X-B02 KB-Emma-Bis-1203

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The most exciting young sire to enter the A.I. industry this year Potent genetics that will boost a genomic profile to new levels Blends an off-the-chart EPD profile with stunning phenotype; a rare combination Full Measure is structurally sound and moves like a cat with excellent foot and leg structure, has extra neck extension that ties to a smooth shoulder and level top line. He is long hipped, has expressive muscle and plenty of fore rib ◊ Impeccable $Weaning and $Beef combination with 17 different traits and indexes in the top 20 percent of the Angus Breed ◊ Get a Full Measure of traits and phenotype in one complete package

Grandam of Full Measure

Angus

From Mark Glaser, NE and KB Angus, MI Sire of Full Measure

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 1.1 Acc .37 .54 % Rank 10

Production WW YW RADG DMI 89 157 .40 .33 .48 .43 .27 .27 1 1 1

YH .5 .41

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .03 12 14.6 14 32 0 54 0.7 -33.52 81 .88 .82 -.042 0 0 96.67 143.57 47.04 209.98 .42 .37 .25 .32 .34 0 .34 .39 .42 .38 .38 .36 0 0 10 3 10 20 15 1 15 10 3 1 1 10 1

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7AN425 E W A High

Weigh 3123 ◊ High Weigh is a genomic standout that offers extreme growth with modest birth weight and breed-leading carcass projections. ◊ Highly proven pedigree stacked with five generations of Select Sires genetics; built from a cow family laced with proven maternal ability. ◊ Transmits body length and fore rib to progeny that are pounds heavy. High performance in an attractive package with end-product merit to boot. From Edgewood Angus LLC, VA

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17816333 3123 10/1/2013

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 6 1.7 Acc .39 .67 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 84 150 .32 .83 .61 .52 .26 .26 1 1 4

YH .7 .57 20

85 lbs / ratio 115 741 lbs / ratio 116 1399 lbs / ratio 118 37 cm 6.8

Sitz Upward 307R Plattemere Weigh Up K360 Barbara of Plattemere 337 GAR New Design 5050 Edgewood Jaunty 128 Edgewood Jaunty 935

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .68 30 8.8 5 20 0 60 0.7 -18.28 67 1.04 .97 -.025 0 5 75.64 122.6 53.28 191.01 .54 .42 .24 .32 .33 0 .34 .39 .46 .41 .41 .38 0 16 3 10 10 2 5 2 10 3 1 3 1

7AN474 Connealy Blackhawk 6198 ◊ A scale crusher, BLACKHAWK is among the breed’s best for adding pounds while keeping birth weight in check. ◊ Powerfully constructed with added frame and length, he ranks in the top of the breed for WW, YW, DOC, $W and $B ◊ Use to add stoutness and mass to finer featured females From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE

Angus

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18538178 6198 1/19/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 1.2 Acc .32 .53 % Rank 25

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 88 161 .33 .63 .47 .42 .22 .22 1 1 3

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70 lbs / ratio 91 874 lbs / ratio 119 1492 lbs / ratio 120 41 cm

Connealy Arsenal 2174 Connealy Armory Ebba of Conanga 808 Connealy Consensus 7229 Precious of Conanga 380X JMc Precious Layla 8390 3303

Maternal Carcass YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE .8 1.94 30 12.7 8 29 0 57 0.7 -32.62 69 .41 .62 .40 .48 .43 .20 .26 .28 0 .28 .33 .40 .36 .36 10 3 3 25 15 15 15 1 30

C U $Value Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .01 0 0 89.2 146.27 25.39 173.76 .33 0 0 1 1 2

7AN461 Deer Valley Testament 5202

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18191627 5202 2/1/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

68 lbs / ratio 100 850 lbs / ratio 107 1237 lbs / ratio 110 36 cm

CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 GAR Prophet GAR Objective 1885 AAR Ten X 7008 SA Deer Valley Henrietta 3237 Sitz Henrietta Pride 643T

Dam of Testament

Angus

◊ You won’t find a bull with more predictable proven genetics in a three-generation pedigree. Testament truly blends the best of the business. ◊ Testament is a genomic standout that merges soundness, proven genetics and a significant opportunity for multi-trait improvement. ◊ As Testament matures, he continues to impress with his sound-structured, big-bodied and masculine type. A true beef bull with EPD’s and pedigree that are recognized by all. ◊ Ranks in the top 20 percent of the breed for 13 traits and indexes From Deer Valley Farm, TN; R&D Owen Farms, KY and Edisto Pines, SC

Sire of Testament

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 0.7 Acc .40 .56 % Rank 10

Production Maternal Carcass C U $Value WW YW RADG DMI YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 70 132 .10 1.58 .4 1.00 23 10.2 13 44 0 39 0.2 -41.28 60 1.11 .84 .062 0 0 86.96 81.53 43.99 151.32 0 .50 .45 .32 .32 .43 .51 .39 .29 .35 .36 0 .38 .42 .46 .42 .41 .39 0 5 2 20 10 1 4 4 10 1 10 20 10

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Shared Value

Square B’s Quality Beef program tracks value from start to finish.

average, for top-performing feedlot cattle versus their costlier counterparts. “We can look and have our favorite cow, but until we start getting that data back that shows performance level and what product that animal is producing, we can’t prove that cow is creating more valuable calves,” Kasten says. “We have to get it from records and we have to get it in data.” Andrew Beeman - Windsor, Mo

fter speaking with his cattle buyers last spring, Andrew Beeman had a decision to make. The third-generation commercial cattleman from Windsor, Mo., was glad to receive positive reviews about how his calves performed. But he wondered if his family’s 600-head cow-calf operation could do a better job of capturing the extra value his calves were bringing through harvest. “We believe in buying genetics to increase the herd’s productivity,” Beeman says. “But we were leaving some money on the table when we were selling at weaning. I felt like we should be getting more.” That’s when Beeman Farms started looking for ways to not only improve herd genetics, but to also track the value of calves through the chain. One program offered both: Quality Beef.

More dollars, same resources “A set of calves may appear uniform, but significant variation can exist in terms of real value,” says Mike Kasten, longtime Missouri cattleman and head of the Quality Beef data-sharing program from Square B Ranch, Warsaw, Mo. “Identifying those high-quality calves and then helping producers capitalize on that value is why Quality Beef was created.” With origins at the University of Missouri, Square B acquired the Quality Beef program to help its commercial producers track calf performance from conception to carcass — realistically. The goal is to capture more value from cattle raised on the same resources. Kasten says that in the average pen of cattle, Quality Beef numbers historically show a gross value difference of about $1,000 per head, on

Partnering to reduce risk Matt Henderson, an Edwards, Mo.-based cattleman and father of five, says he doesn’t have time to sift through mountains of performance and carcass data. That’s why he likes the Quality Beef model. “It takes the same amount of inputs to raise a cow that’s going to produce a subpar calf as it does to raise a cow that will benefit your program on the back end,” he says. “This program will give me genetic recommendations based on the revenue a cow is generating for me. And data collection isn’t a burden because Quality Beef now helps me to do that. They’re doing all the legwork.” Quality Beef starts at the beginning, assisting producers in matching genetics to the existing herd, then partnering with Select Sires to develop a fixed-time A.I. program. Cows are ultrasounded 90 days post-breeding to record conception rates and to track fertility. Once born, calves are tagged with EID for seamless tracking of weaning weights and other performance measures, and later, gain and feed conversion. Producers determine what retained ownership situation works best for their individual programs and have the option to partner with Square B and the feedyard on calves through harvest. Henderson says that offers peace of mind. “We haven’t retained ownership before, so I feel really good about that option. I’m not out

Mike Kasten sharing the program

there alone doing this. I have a genetic supplier who believes in this program enough that they’ll invest in my cattle,” Henderson says. “They’re committed to me just as much as I’m committed to them.” Square B owner Brian Bell says that concept is at the heart of Quality Beef. Once harvest data is available, producers can make keepcull decisions and determine which bulls to use during the next breeding season. “That’s why we say ‘your choice is our obligation,’” Bell explains. “You’re going to move the needle on quality of female. You’re going to move the needle on quality

of carcass. And you’re going to get all the information back that you need to make good decisions going forward.” Henderson’s decisions start with a strong maternal component. “I like Square B’s emphasis on the maternal side as well,” he says. “You can’t look at one trait and build on it alone. You have to start with a good, solid cow and look at every aspect.”

The payoff Beeman and Henderson bred their females this fall as the first step in the Quality Beef program. And, while it will be more than two years before they get carcass data back on their calves, they know improvement in the cattle business is a long-term proposition. “We’ve got to start making change now if we want to see a payoff down the road,” Beeman says. “The industry pays for quality, and that’s why we were seeking a retained ownership opportunity. I don’t think we will stay profitable 20 to 30 years from now if we aren’t producing quality beef.” Henderson agrees. “Through Quality Beef and Select Sires, you’re partnering with guys that are the best in the industry. That’s what you want when you’re talking about your livelihood.”

Producers interested in the program should contact Mike Kasten at 573-979-0889 or Brian Bell at 660-438-2188. Quality Beef is beginning the process of enrolling commercial producers for 2018 breeding seasons.

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7AN473 Connealy

Legendary 644L ◊ Legendary is one of the breed’s most heavily sampled young sires. ◊ His huge CE to YW spread, coupled with breed leading HP, MARB, and REA make him a logical choice to improve performance and end product without increasing frame size and sacrificing fertility. ◊ He will add style, stoutness and muscle expression in a structurally correct package. ◊ Create LEGENDARY matings with this young sire.

New Reg: +18534952 Tattoo: 644L DOB: 1/23/2016

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

83 lbs / ratio 101 848 lbs / ratio 109 1406 lbs / ratio 109 38 cm

MCC Daybreak Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 QHF Blackcap 6E2 of4V16 4355 Morgans Direction 111 9901 Jazzed of Conanga 4660 Jaze of Conanga 234

From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 15 -0.4 Acc .36 .55 % Rank 2 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI 68 117 .23 .42 .49 .45 .29 .29 10 10

YH .5 .43

7AN475 Connealy Conviction 6828 ◊ CONVICTION offers a fresh pedigree, powerful phenotype, maternal strength and end product value all in one package. ◊ He is a standout No Doubt son with a big hip, huge middle, extra softness and ideal structure, with elite HP and MARB EPD’s. ◊ One of the most complete No Doubt sons available in the industry. From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO

New AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 5 1.8 Acc 033 .53 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 59 104 .12 .87 .47 .42 .21 .21 25 25

YH .2 .38

18533918 6828 2/7/2016

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Mogck Bullseye 85 lbs / ratio 106 737 lbs / ratio 100 Hoover No Doubt 1265 lbs / ratio 102 Miss Blackcap Ellston J2 35 cm Connealy Consensus Black Cena of Conanga 0990 Black C of Conanga 203 1195

Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .61 27 18.9 10 18 0 -8 0.1 5.32 41 .92 .63 .046 0 0 56.16 51.44 43.24 126.94 .39 .35 .35 .33 0 0 .48 .43 .19 .26 .28 0 .28 .33 10 1 30 20 10 25 25 20

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7AN467 S A V Supercharger 6813 ◊ Supercharge your breeding program! ◊ Recharge’s best son – he is high performance, structurally correct with a flawless phenotype and excellent breed character ◊ Maternal excellence; his pedigree combines two of the best cows in the S A V program, S A V Madame Pride 0075 and S A V Blackcap May 4136 ◊ His dam is the maternal matriarch, a leading profit center for the S A V program at 17 years-of-age. She has generated over $2.6 million on 107 progeny. From Schaff Angus Valley, ND and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18579297 6813 1/4/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 4 2.3 Acc .05 .05 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 61 109 .24 .58 .05 .05 .05 .05 20 15 30

82 lbs / ET 924 lbs / ET 1502 lbs / ET 42 cm

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Recharge 3436 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A F 598 Bando 5175 S A V Madame Pride 0075 S A V Madame Pride 8264

Dam of Supercharger

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .5 1.86 22 8.2 7 25 0 54 .5 -11.01 57 .24 .76 -.030 0 0 57.49 65.42 26.04 143.38 .05 .41 .39 .05 .05 .05 0 .05 .05 .26 .23 .27 .22 0 0 3 20 20 30 10 15 10 25 25 15

7AN468 S A V Ancestry 6090 ◊ One of the most talked about low birth weight, high-growth prospects of the 2017 S A V sale – massive and athletic with tremendous breed character ◊ Selected for his high-quality phenotype, depth of pedigree and calving ease potential ◊ Bred to boost performance and functional cow traits ◊ His dam is one of the heaviest milking females in the S A V herd and serves as a third-generation donor. From Schaff Angus Valley, ND and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO

Angus

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18579228 6090 2/24/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 2.1 Acc .05 .37 % Rank

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 71 126 .22 .62 .33 .29 .05 .05 4 3

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83 lbs / ratio 100 961 lbs / ratio 108 1607 lbs / ratio 109 40 cm

S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Pedigree 4834 S A V Blackcap May 4136 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Elba 1401 S A V Elba 1094

Dam of Ancestry

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .5 1.15 20 10.6 9 26 0 60 .6 -23.46 55 .15 .52 .029 0 0 63.32 89.48 11.81 130.21 .05 .36 .34 .05 .05 .15 0 .05 .05 .24 .20 .24 .20 0 0 25 30 30 15 20 10 15 5 30 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

7AN466 S A V Rainfall 6846

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18578963 6846 1/9/2016

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

79 lbs / ratio 98 963 lbs / ratio 105 1550 lbs / ratio 106 40 cm

OCC Paxton 730P Coleman Charlo 0256 Bohi Abigale 6014 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Blackcap May 4136 S A V May 2397

◊ Our pick of one of the greatest flushes in Angus history. ◊ Rainfall sets himself apart with his dominating hip and rear-leg structure along with muscle shape, base width and extreme depth of body. ◊ He blends in perfect harmony a fresh pedigree, proven outcross calving ease genetics and the greatest maternal cow in the Angus breed. ◊ Rich in pedigree strength, exceptional performance and outstanding phenotype - fundamental elements to build from. Rainfall does it best.

Dam of Rainfall

From Schaff Angus Valley, ND and Square B Ranch and Cattle Co., MO

Angus

Sire of Rainfall

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 1.0 Acc .05 .51 % Rank 25

Production WW YW RADG DMI 63 112 .22 .24 .49 .47 .05 .05 15 15

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.2 1.45 20 9.0 4 27 0 -7 -.4 -17.28 42 .30 .62 .024 0 0 62.37 76.81 24.29 125.46 .05 .41 .39 .05 .05 .33 0 .05 .05 .27 .24 .28 .23 0 0 15 30 25 30 15 15

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ANGUS

CHISUM 255

CAPITALIST

CHARLO

UNO MAS

IN FORCE

SIMMENTAL

UPTOWN

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7AN351 Connealy Capitalist 028

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

16752262 028 1/11/2010

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

70 lbs / ratio 96 861 lbs / ratio 117 1443 lbs / ratio 117 37 cm 5.8

Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Emulous 8145 CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 Prides Pita of Conanga 8821 Prides Trav of Conanga 6499

Capitalist has become a legend at Select Sires and rightfully so. Unmatched in his ability to transmit body mass, base width and visual muscle Proven calving ease sire whose daughters are ideal in terms of body dimension, fleshing ability and udder quality Excellent mating choice for larger-framed cattle that need rib and dimension

Daughter, Werner Angus, IL

Daughter, Boyd Beef Cattle, KY

From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE and 44 Farms, TX

Angus

Daughter, Montana Ranch, MT

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 0.2 Acc .90 .97 % Rank 10 30

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 58 99 .09 1.02 -.2 .96 .94 .54 .54 .92 30

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .96 16 14.7 9 20 329 21 0 8.16 35 .43 .56 .043 11 1133 65.17 39.81 28.35 95.65 .94 .90 .62 .85 .85 988 .68 .67 .67 .63 .60 .64 20 3079 5 20 15

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14AN450 Connealy Glory 4127 ◊ For those who appreciate cattle with moderate birth weights, solid growth, excellent carcass value and maternal function. ◊ Perfect blend of growth, docility and carcass value in one package ◊ His dam is a moderate-framed female with tremendous capacity and excellent udder quality. ◊ Unique combination of carcass and maternal value, ranking in the top two percent of breed for $B and top 10 percent of breed for $W ◊ A docility improver with breed-leading HP, makes him an excellent sire for replacement females ◊ Attractive-patterned bull that offers added substance, capacity and dimension to his progeny From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17888624 4127 1/23/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 6 1.8 Acc .51 .75 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 71 129 .33 .07 .69 .53 .27 .27 5 4 3

70 lbs / ratio 96 746 lbs / ratio 99 1244 lbs / ratio 98 35 cm

KMK Alliance 6595 I87 Connealy Consensus Blinda of Conanga 004 Hoover Dam Enchant of Conanga 2423 Enchantara of Conanga 875

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .4 1.04 33 14.7 8 26 0 41 0.5 -17.66 60 .77 .64 .016 0 4 70.15 106.99 39.35 177.64 .47 .60 .54 .26 .33 .35 0 .34 .39 .47 .41 .41 .40 0 16 30 1 5 30 25 4 20 25 10 2 25 2

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7AN477 JVC Cavalry V3326

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17784803 V3326 3/6/2013

BW: 73 lbs / ratio 98 WW: 714 lbs / ratio 114

Connealy Consensus Connealy Cavalry 1149 Brista of Conanga 927T TC Franklin 619 Brusett Forever W857 Brusett Forever 827

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The CAVALRY is here to deliver powerful performance, functional phenotype and proven marketability. CAVALRY delivers one of the biggest BW to YW spreads among proven bulls in the breed. His pedigree provides tremendous mating flexibility and the ability to moderate milk and frame size. His progeny have been well received across the country because of the stoutness, fleshing ability, structural correctness, and broody design. His sons and daughters have topped numerous sales. ◊ Use CAVALRY to add power, dimension and fleshing ability in one generation.

Daughter, Jocko Valley Cattle, MT

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0.5 Acc .66 .87 % Rank 10

Angus

From Idland Cattle Co., Stevenson Diamond Dot, Jocko Valley Cattle, Stevenson Angus and Gary Wall, MT

Production Maternal Carcass C U $Value WW YW RADG DMI YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 83 149 .22 1.05 .3 1.06 13 13.9 15 12 3 68 0.6 -10.81 62 .44 .54 .004 0 26 64.88 116.68 27.74 154.16 0 .83 .63 .23 .23 .41 .54 .45 .22 .34 .35 3 .30 .35 .48 .41 .42 .40 58 1 1 30 10 2 5 20 3 15 1 10

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7AN384 Connealy

Courage 25L ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

One of the breed’s best at combining Calving Ease and muscle! Sires big-ribbed, big-hipped, wide-based, easy-fleshing progeny with extreme eye-appeal This maternal brother to Impression consistently transmits stoutness in a moderate package Daughters are the easy keeping and broody while excelling for DOC, HP, CEM, appropriate levels of milk and neat udders.

From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE; Way View Cattle Co., OH and Raymond Haugen, ND Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 17 0 56 96 .16 .19 Acc .83 .94 .92 .89 .27 .27 % Rank 1 25

YH -.5 .89

+17302304 25L 2/6/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Connealy Tobin 83 lbs / ratio 101 791 lbs / ratio 107 Connealy Confidence 0100 1386 lbs / ratio 110 Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 37 cm Vermilion Dateline 7078 5.7 Pearl Pammy of Conanga 194 Pearl Jam of Conanga 6114

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .11 18 12.7 15 27 31 22 -0.2 -7.84 31 .29 .76 .030 0 273 62.53 53.42 26.97 102.82 .89 .85 .47 .65 .60 119 .43 .43 .53 .47 .49 .48 0 870 20 2 30 10 20

7AN352 Connealy Combination 0188 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

High profitability in low-input environments He truly is a rare COMBINATION of high $EN and high $Beef Excels for key maternal traits; DOC, HP, moderate milk and mature size One of our best for RADG and DMI! Daughters are moderate, extremely easy-fleshing, gorgeous-uddered females, with tremendous capacity

From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 6 -0.8 55 95 .26 -.49 Acc .77 .91 .89 .83 .48 .48 15 20 10 % Rank

16748950 0188 1/24/2010

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

KMK Alliance 6595 I87 65 lbs / ratio 90 762 lbs / ratio 103 Connealy Consensus 1272 lbs / ratio 103 Blinda of Conanga 004 35 cm Connealy Tobin 5.4 Black Cayra of Conanga 8127 Black Camma of Conanga 4184

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 0 1.14 28 12.9 7 17 39 18 0 4.63 41 .65 .47 .028 13 144 51.43 66.76 35.81 145.89 .77 .78 .69 .40 .62 .62 106 .37 .42 .68 .65 .61 .64 33 355 25 5 15 25 30 25 15

14AN398 WMR Infinity 141 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Infinity offers double-digit calving ease with explosive growth. Currently ranks at the top of the breed for WW and YW, as well as $W. Daughters are deep ribbed, nice uddered and with great dispositions. He is an excellent outcross choice for Ten X, Final Answer and In Focus bred cattle.

From Wheeler Mountain Ranch, MT and Lazy TV Ranch, SD

Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0.9 Acc .78 .90 % Rank 10

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 77 125 .21 .53 .88 .82 .45 .45 2 5

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YH SC DOC .6 1.40 20 .75 .76 .42 25 15 25

17083470 141 1/17/2011

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Leachman Right Time 338-5605 73 lbs / ratio 95 870 lbs / ratio 122 WMR Timeless 458 1374 lbs / ratio 121 WMR Blackcap 521 39 cm Connealy Packer 547 WMR Blackcap 912 WMR Blackcap 7109

Maternal Carcass C U HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W 12 17 23 19 16 0.3 -13.17 56 .12 .61 .027 1 44 78.86 .40 .59 .57 84 .33 .37 .56 .51 .50 .50 7 147 25 1 10 25 2

$Value $F $G $B 85 11.73 132.19 10

7AN454 S Chisum 255 ◊ Female Maker Deluxe! His daughters are moderate, easy fleshing, big-hipped and nice uddered with great dispositions and super feet ◊ A no-miss calving ease bull with excellent mating flexibility and awesome phenotype ◊ CEM and DOC improver with appropriate levels of Milk EPD ◊ Use him to build a great cow herd!

Son, 21 Angus Ranch, ND

Reg: 17298481 Tattoo: 255 DOB: 3/15/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

78 lbs / ratio 101 867 lbs / ratio 122 1352 lbs / ratio 110 39 cm 5.7

S Alliance 3313 S Chisum 6175 S Gloria 464 Shipwheel Chinook S Blossom 0278 S Blossom 8378 Daughter, Spickler Ranch, ND

From J C Heiken Angus and Shipwheel Cattle Co., MT and Spickler Ranch, ND AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 11 -0.4 Acc .68 .85 % Rank 15 20

Production WW YW RADG DMI 57 89 .09 .53 .85 .78 .26 .26 30

YH .2 .63

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .90 23 6.9 14 24 4 -8 0.1 -.22 35 .22 .46 .039 0 13 65.46 32.99 17.55 92.13 .77 .62 .22 .51 .51 49 .35 .38 .51 .43 .44 .42 0 41 15 4 15

7AN340 S Summit 956 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

One of the breed’s highest $W sires, a profitability improver. He excels for DOC and CED, two traits in high demand. His daughters are beautiful-uddered, big-ribbed females who raise heavy calves. A high customer satisfaction bull; bull calves are heavy and the replacement females are very maternal

From Spickler Ranch, ND

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 -0.8 Acc .81 .93 % Rank 10 15

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 57 95 .01 1.31 .3 .91 .88 .41 .41 .85 30

16433346 956 3/12/2009

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Boyd New Day 8005 80 lbs / ratio 102 854 lbs / ratio 117 GDAR Game Day 449 1356 lbs / ratio 107 GDAR Miss Wix 474 36 cm R&S Expedition 1404 6.3 S Pride Anna 709 S Pride Anna 567

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .23 30 11.7 7 33 54 -25 -0.2 2.17 31 .24 .20 .091 14 107 88.8 27.12 7.14 58.70 .68 .66 .62 .65 33 587 .85 .84 .33 .74 .78 292 .63 .62 3 30 5 30 1

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7AN458 Still in the

Rough 201 ◊ A favorite of all because of his superb phenotype, sound structure and unlimited mating options. ◊ He sires easy-fleshing, big-middled, long-spined cattle that raise big calves and thrive in moderate feed environments. ◊ High customer satisfaction due to calf quality and performance From Stevenson Diamond Dot and 40 Mile Colony, MT and Still Angus, AR Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 5 1.4 Acc .67 .85 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 58 101 .28 .06 .84 .74 .20 .20 30 30 15

YH .4 .69

17246314 201 2/3/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Diamond Justice 901S 74 lbs / ratio 106 787 lbs / ratio 128 Diamond in the Rough 1201 lbs / ratio 110 Diamond Black Lady 7206 36 cm HARB Pendleton 765 JH 5.3 Diamond Blackbird Lady 6240 21AR Blackbird Lady F645

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .89 22 5.6 7 19 12 38 0.3 -2.39 48 .52 .59 .011 0 36 50.39 63.85 33.6 145.81 .73 .52 .15 .48 .45 33 .27 .31 .49 .42 .44 .42 0 107 20 20 30 30 15

7AN302 Connealy Mentor 7374 ◊ A solid contributor of good females who are built to last. ◊ Recognized for his abilities to improve both feet and udders ◊ One of our best for $Energy and fleshing ability From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 7 1.4 52 98 .18 .57 Acc .80 .95 .95 .92 .65 .65 % Rank

15832714 7374 1/31/2007

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

GAR Precision 1680 85 lbs / ratio 106 849 lbs / ratio 116 GAR Retail Product 1500 lbs / ratio 118 GAR Ext 4927 41 cm Jauer 353 Traveler 589 27 6.7 Executa of Conanga 939 Exec of Conanga 6940

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .3 1.56 5 10.9 5 21 273 5 0.2 12.5 43 .71 .73 .023 20 533 60.63 51.79 41.46 133.96 .91 .91 .87 .60 .85 .88 1000 .74 .78 .72 .69 .66 .70 39 1507 10 10 30 20 15 20 20 25

14AN439 V A R Index 3282 ◊ Index is phenotypically correct, moderate framed with plenty of muscle and base width. ◊ Combines added ribeye and reduced fat to improve yield grades, while at the same time offering superior marbling ◊ High-docility bull ranking in the top 5 percent of breed for DOC ◊ Perfect sire to use on Ten X progeny. ◊ His dam is a featured donor at Vintage Angus Ranch where she has been a prolific producer. From Vintage Angus Ranch and EZ Angus Ranch, CA and 44 Farms, TX

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Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 11 1.3 Acc .73 .92 % Rank 15

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 57 104 .25 .08 .90 .83 .32 .32 30 25 25

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YH .3 .84

+17513381 3282 4/1/2013

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

GAR New Design 5050 77 lbs / ratio 100 638 lbs / ratio 100 GAR Ingenuity 1211 lbs / ratio 100 GAR Objective 1067 33 cm Connealy Onward Sandpoint Blackbird 8809 Riverbend Blackbird 4301

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.03 28 10.3 9 29 0 13 0.1 -13.33 35 .76 .98 -.024 0 264 61.11 69.65 51.53 140.71 .85 .75 .34 .40 .36 0 .36 .40 .54 .48 .49 .49 0 563 5 20 20 2 10 20 20 4 20 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

14AN426 Coleman Charlo 0256 ◊ The cattleman’s kind with excellent muscle shape and depth of rib ◊ Combines phenotypic strength with a stellar maternal heritage ◊ Offers a unique calving ease option that is an outcross to most popular bloodlines ◊ He is a great maternal sire, siring high-indexing daughters with excellent udders and superior fleshing ability. From Coleman Angus Ranch, Sitz Angus and Jocko Valley Cattle, MT and Schaff Angus Valley, ND

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+16879074 0256 8/11/2010

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 11 -0.3 50 92 .17 .13 Acc .84 .94 .92 .87 .24 .24 % Rank 15 20

82 lbs / ET 709 lbs / ET 1093 lbs / ET 38 cm

OCC Focus 813F OCC Paxton 730P OCC Blackbird 736K Sitz Traveler 8180 Bohi Abigale 6014 SAV Abigale 6062

Daughter, Coleman Angus Ranch, MT

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.8 1.64 7 9.4 -4 23 43 -65 -1.3 26.37 17 .46 .56 .034 2 113 78.76 51.67 34.15 80.90 .73 .85 .85 .37 .69 .64 144 .65 .53 .53 .47 .47 .47 3 282 10 3 2

14AN503 Coleman Engage 5255 ◊ Engage is a high-performance Charlo son who is bred for maternal excellence. ◊ A pedigree stacked with maternal greats: Charlo, Regis, 6106, Right Time, Rainmaker and Traveler 124. ◊ His dam is from the famous Everelda Entense family and has recorded three progeny with a weaning ratio of 110. ◊ ENGAGE is built like his sire; moderate in frame, wide based and big bodied. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for $W From Coleman Angus, MT and Lawson Family Farms, VA

New 18402687 5255 7/10/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0.2 Acc .36 .54 % Rank 5 25

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 65 111 .14 .44 .47 .43 .22 .22 10 15

89 lbs / ratio 102 826 lbs / ratio 117 1327 lbs / ratio 118 37 cm

OCC Paxton 730P Coleman Charlo 0256 Bohi Abigale 6014 Coleman Regis 904 Coleman Everelda Entense1169 Coleman Everelda Entense 578

Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Full Sister to Engage

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B -.1 1.24 23 10.1 8 26 0 -24 -0.3 -2.39 37 .39 .65 .049 0 0 79.41 69.24 26.65 113.55 .39 .49 .46 .22 .32 .33 0 .36 .38 .40 .35 .35 .31 0 0 20 20 30 25 1 20

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7AN480 Tehama Bonanza E410 ◊ Like his sire, BONANZA offers double-digit calving ease with big-time growth in a moderate-framed package. ◊ A $Weaning leader that doesn’t disappoint for end-product merit and maternal traits. ◊ BONANZA is a moderate, stout, soft-middled, wide-based bull with excellent feet and a super disposition. ◊ An outcross pedigree to most traditional Select Sires pedigrees – great mating for Comrade, Fortress, Prophet, Summit and Remedy daughters From Tehama Angus, CA; Boyd Beef Cattle, KY; Prairie View Farm, IL and Trowbridge Angus, NY

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18624785 E410 2/4/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 -0.2 Acc .35 .54 % Rank 5 20

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 78 132 .20 .78 .48 .43 .22 .22 1 2

YH .2 .50

72 lbs / ratio 87 791 lbs / ratio 113 1263 lbs / ratio 109 37 cm 5.1

Tehama Upward Y238 Tehama Tahoe B767 Tehama Mary Blackbird Y684 Connealy Earnan 076E Tehama Mary Blackbird C290 Tehama Mary Blackbird Z711

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .34 26 12.7 9 25 0 44 0.3 -16.56 44 .66 .65 .009 0 0 83.27 92.46 40.25 139.43 .49 .33 .21 .26 .29 0 .31 .36 .40 .36 .36 .34 0 0 10 25 30 30 30 25 1 4 25 20

14AN440 Connealy Guinness ◊ As stout as his name. ◊ This big-bodied, moderate-framed, massive sire will add pounds without increasing frame. ◊ He sires deep-bodied, easy-doing, productive-females with excellent udder quality. ◊ In addition to pounds, he will add carcass quality with a 1.10 Marbling EPD, ranking him in the top 4 percent of breed for MARB. ◊ He offers an outcross pedigree to most of the popular lines in the breed.

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From Connealy Angus Ranch and Jindra Angus, NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17031279 1337 1/31/2011

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 4 1.8 Acc .74 .92 % Rank

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BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 61 109 .24 -.06 .90 .83 .23 .23 20 20 30 30

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82 lbs / ratio 104 741 lbs / ratio 101 1322 lbs / ratio 106 39 cm

Connealy Full Freight Connealy Dublin 8223 Black Rina of Conanga 69 EGL Target 1148 Panda of Conanga 3609 Ponderra of Conanga 750

Son, Jindra Angus, NE

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .90 15 9.5 9 29 9 38 0.6 -17.81 40 1.10 .27 .058 1 82 61.44 79.02 39.93 142.87 .81 .77 .20 .56 .58 56 .31 .36 .52 .47 .47 .47 2 288 20 20 4 20 15 25 20 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

14AN515 Deer Valley Balance 6169 ◊ As his name implies, he offers an incredible Balance in his EPD profile as well as his stunning phenotype. ◊ Massive designed, big bodied and flawless in skeletal structure, Balance is a cattleman’s kind of bull ◊ Posted an impressive weaning ratio of 123 along with a yearling ratio of 111 ◊ Outstanding actual performance data, powerful DNA and EPD profile all in a moderate-framed, easy-fleshing package. Cow maker deluxe! ◊ Backed by one of the most prominent cow families in the Angus breed, tracing to the legendary super cows 614, 309, and 5H11. ◊ If you’ve been searching for that high-performance sire with breed-leading EPD’s in a moderately framed package, Balance brings it all! From Deer Valley Farm, Heritage Farm and Cedar Ridge Angus, TN; Solid Rock Angus and Tamme Valley Farm, KY and Max Branch Cattle Inc., FL

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+18693041 6169 1/9/2016

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 2.5 Acc .34 .54 % Rank 25

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 78 141 .25 .92 .47 .43 .26 .26 1 1 25

YH .5 .40

71 lbs / ratio 103 819 lbs / ratio 123 1304 lbs / ratio 111 39 cm

Sitz Upward 307R Plattemere Weigh Up K360 Barbara of Plattemere 337 Connealy Impression Deer Valley Rita 3166 Deer Valley Rita 99571

Sire of Balance

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .74 7 14.7 12 19 0 -5 -0.1 -4.66 59 .34 1.03 -.010 0 0 75.38 107.24 31.75 154.59 .49 .36 .24 .31 .32 0 .34 .38 .42 .38 .38 .36 0 0 10 15 4 2 20 3 1 10

7AN464 Deer Valley Unique 5635 ◊ As his name implies, he is UNIQUE, truly a one-of-a-kind Angus bull in terms of shear mass, dimension and softness in a moderate-frame with strong endproduct merit. ◊ A square-made and wide-based stud with a great foot and joint design ◊ Backed by the 643T cow, you don’t sacrifice maternal excellence ◊ Add growth and carcass merit without sacrificing doability and maternal traits ◊ Don’t overlook his elite Heifer Pregnancy EPD. From Deer Valley Farm and Taylor Angus Farms, TN

New +18429666 5635 8/5/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 8 1 Acc .35 .47 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 62 119 .24 .90 .42 .39 .23 .23 15 10 30

YH .5 .39

64 lbs / ET 748 lbs / ET 1158 lbs / ET 37 cm

Sitz Upward 307R Plattemere Weigh Up K360 Barbara of Plattemere 337 Connealy Onward Sitz Henrietta Pride 643T Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M

Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Dam of Unique

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .61 20 15.9 8 29 0 10 0.2 -13.78 56 .81 .94 -.027 0 0 68.92 76.78 49.4 161.91 .48 .35 .22 .33 .34 0 .31 .34 .39 .36 .36 .33 0 0 30 2 15 10 20 3 10 10 15 10 5

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7AN444 Carter’s Omaha ◊ Balanced performance Payweight 1682 son from an incredibly productive cow ◊ Medium-sized with extra rib shape, extra muscle shape and extra bred-in goodness ◊ First calves have generated rave reviews from coast to coast From Carter Family Angus, NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 10 0.9 Acc .46 .71 % Rank 20

Production WW YW RADG DMI 64 110 .23 .43 .64 .43 .27 .27 15 20

YH .2 .39

18245482 C215 1/11/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Basin Payweight 006S 84 lbs / ratio 99 Basin Payweight 1682 683 lbs / ratio 98 1422 lbs / ratio 107 21AR O Lass 7017 38 cm TC Gridiron 258 TC Marcia 0044 TC Marcia 6006

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .52 24 4.6 10 20 0 43 0.7 -4.66 39 .68 .71 -.012 0 0 60.53 68.31 44.65 135.34 .40 .44 .22 .31 .33 0 .30 .35 .44 .37 .38 .35 0 0 15 30 25 10 25 15 20 20 25 15 25

14AN486 KCF BENNETT bellringer C25 ◊ Calving Ease, performance, maternal traits and carcass merit in one complete package ◊ Double digit CED combined with breed-leading growth, ranking in the top 10 percent for WW and top 2 percent for YW ◊ Along with curve bending performance, he ranks in the top 3 percent of breed for $W. ◊ Stout end-product merit combination, ranking in the top 10 percent of breed for $B Index with elite Marbling of 1.19 From Knoll Crest Farm Inc., VA Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 10 1.3 Acc .43 .61 % Rank 20

Production WW YW RADG DMI 67 133 .25 .94 .54 .46 .32 .32 10 2 25

18339199 C25 1/28/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

MYTTY IN FOCUS 66 lbs / ratio 91 721 lbs / ratio 116 A A R TEN X 7008 S A 1339 lbs / ratio 120 A A R LADY KELTON 5551 40 cm PA POWER TOOL 9108 5.8 K C F MISS POWER TOOL A62 K C F MISS TOTAL T299

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .7 2.06 10 10.5 9 37 0 34 .5 -31.15 47 1.19 .55 .002 0 0 76.51 99.39 51.96 154.97 .51 .52 .48 .28 .35 .37 0 .39 .44 .47 .42 .42 .40 0 0 20 2 2 25 20 2 3 4 4 10

7AN306 Werner War

Party 2417 ◊ Big-time customer satisfier, War Party makes friends wherever he gets used ◊ Provides tremendous length of body and soundness to fast-growing offspring ◊ Daughters are high-production females who raise big calves, ranks in the top 2 percent for $W From Werner Angus, IL; 44 Farms, TX and KiamichiLink Ranch LLC, OK

Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 1.6 Acc .86 .96 % Rank

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+16004857 2417 9/1/2007

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Connealy Lead On 74 lbs / ratio 89 858 lbs / ratio 111 Connealy Onward 1423 lbs / ratio 131 Altune of Conanga 6104 41 cm BAR Ext Traveler 205 5.5 BAAR USA Lady Jaye 489 Cra Lady Jaye 608 498 S Easy

Production Maternal Carcass C U $Value WW YW RADG DMI YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 61 114 .12 1.52 .6 1.00 31 15.2 11 40 456 46 0.5 -24.66 49 .29 .93 -.017 16 939 79.49 54.83 30.55 117.67 .95 .93 .54 .54 .92 .92 .89 .55 .87 .89 1335 .77 .81 .69 .67 .63 .67 26 2114 20 15 25 2 3 20 1 25 25 15 3 15 2

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7AN369 Connealy Uptown 098E ◊ Go UPTOWN with your breeding decisions! ◊ A high customer-satisfaction sire because of his balance of EPD’s, phenotype and convenience traits. ◊ He ranks in the top 30 percent of the breed for 12 EPDs and indexes. From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE; Way View Cattle Co. and Claylick Run Farm, OH

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0.2 Acc .71 .90 % Rank 10 30

Production WW YW RADG DMI 64 112 .21 .62 .88 .81 .35 .35 15 15

YH .5 .82

16896296 098E 8/4/2010

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Connealy Onward 68 lbs / ratio 98 703 lbs / ratio 108 Sitz Upward 307R 1196 lbs / ratio 111 Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M 36 cm Connealy Thunder 5.9 Jace of Conanga 4660 818N Jaze of Conanga 234

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .34 24 14.3 10 34 15 21 0.4 -22.28 39 .37 .80 -.017 4 76 75.87 68.01 34.35 121.83 .79 .74 .42 .58 .58 69 .45 .49 .60 .55 .54 .55 9 246 15 10 30 4 10 15 3 25

14AN315 Sitz Wisdom 481T ◊ WISDOM sires cattle that are moderate in frame and muscular, his sons have the look of herd sires. ◊ Offering combination of moderate birth weight, strong performance and carcass merit is rarely equaled in the breed. ◊ A modest milk bull with a positive 3.4 $EN. From Sitz Angus and KG Ranch, MT Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 9 1.7 54 110 .30 .04 Acc .76 .95 .94 .92 .37 .37 20 10 % Rank 30

15636992 481T 2/11/2007

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Connealy Lead On 75 lbs / ratio 96 Connealy Onward 734 lbs / ratio 96 1448 lbs / ratio 115 Altune of Conanga 6104 39 cm Sitz New Design 349M Sitz Elluna Elite 94P Sitz Elluna Elite 163M

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .4 1.70 13 7.4 6 22 100 25 0.2 3.40 38 .66 .43 .012 1 365 56.12 83.85 38.2 136.80 .87 .91 .82 .58 .80 .84 523 .64 .58 .56 .50 .50 .51 1 1538 5 30 25 30 10 30 25

7AN462 Sitz Broker 12985 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Top-selling bull from the Sitz Angus Fall 2016 Bull Sale. Tested well for PAP at Dillon, MT High projections for growth, SC, muscle and $W Take advantage of cow family, solid structure and added pounds

From Sitz Angus and Gartner-Denowh Angus Ranch, MT

New AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 5 0.7 Acc .37 .53 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 58 107 .11 .91 .47 .42 .21 .21 30 25

18063466 12985 1/24/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Connealy Final Product 72 lbs / ratio 98 679 lbs / ratio 111 Sitz Investment 660Z 1178 lbs / ratio 104 Sitz Ellunas Elite 656T 40 cm SydGen 928 Destination 5420 Sitz Beebe Queen 613 Sitz Beebe Queen 1956

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .1 1.34 18 7.4 9 34 0 4 0 -17.29 46 .36 .58 .057 0 0 70.85 56.85 21.15 113.90 .38 .40 .34 .25 .30 .32 0 .29 .34 .39 .34 .34 .30 0 0 15 4 25 30 10 35

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14AN351 S A V Thunderbird 9061 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Thunderbird is a high-accuracy, proven calving ease sire that you can use with confidence. He will add muscle, length of body and width to his progeny. A Pathfinder Sire Daughters are good-uddered females that are indexing above average in their respective herds His pedigree stacks the breed-leading genetics of the proven calving ease sires Final Answer and Bismarck.

From Schaff Angus Valley, ND and Double R Bar Ranch, IN Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 -0.2 Acc .85 .95 % Rank 30 20

Production WW YW RADG DMI 66 113 .28 -.12 .93 .90 .30 .30 10 15 15 25

YH .2 .87

16396499 9061 2/26/2009

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Sitz Traveler 8180 66 lbs / ratio 87 944 lbs / ratio 104 S A V Final Answer 0035 1498 lbs / ratio 103 S A V Emulous 8145 37 cm S A V Bismarck 5682 S A V Emblynette 7411 S A V Emblynette 4408

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .12 18 6.7 11 20 194 26 0 -3.71 38 .32 .34 .045 3 337 66.27 84.15 19.19 120.49 .87 .80 .29 .78 .81 548 .56 .60 .58 .54 .53 .54 7 831 20 10 10

14AN370 S A V Platinum 0010 ◊ Platinum is a curve-bending sire that offers calving ease with exceptional growth and maternal traits. ◊ He is one of the few proven calving ease sires with superior performance ranking in the top 10 percent of the breed for both WW and YW. ◊ This sire is a long-bodied, deep-ribbed individual that will sire more muscle shape than you would expect from a bull at his level of calving ease. ◊ Daughters are quickly becoming favorites in herds across the country

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 8 0.6 Acc .81 .92 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 70 119 .14 .61 .91 .87 .38 .38 10 10

From Schaff Angus Valley, ND; Penz Angus Ranch and Albrecht Ranch Angus, OK; TK Angus and DBL Inc., NE S A V Final Answer 0035 BW: 77 lbs / ratio 92 Reg: 16687592 WW: 998 lbs / ratio 112 S A V Pioneer 7301 Tattoo: 0010 YW: 1590 lbs / ratio 105 S A V Blackbird 5297 DOB: 2/21/2010 Yr. SC: 36 cm S A V 8180 Traveler 004 S A V Greystone Jannet 5345 S A V Jannet 7059

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .2 1.35 5 12.9 13 22 47 27 0.1 -10 42 .16 .66 .071 1 200 69.54 77.03 11.43 106.33 .80 .84 .76 .30 .68 .69 180 .38 .41 .55 .50 .50 .51 3 449 15 15 10 30 20 10 15

7AN345 S A V Beacon 0008 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Proven sire for performance and captivating phenotype One of the favorites of visitors to Select Sires, Beacon is impressive to say the least. Square hipped and big topped with added frame size, transmits power to any mating Combines two of the most prominent cow families of the Angus breed; Abigale and Madame Pride = cow makers ◊ Beacon covers many bases and does it well!

From Schaff Angus Valley, ND

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Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 1.5 Acc .64 .88 % Rank

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 61 108 .23 .35 .86 .77 .33 .33 20 20

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16687591 0008 2/20/2010

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

62 lbs / ratio 82 844 lbs / ratio 95 1502 lbs / ratio 99 42 cm 5.6

GAR Grid Maker S A V Bismarck 5682 S A V Abigale 0451 S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V Madame Pride 8180 S A V Madame Pride 0102

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .6 1.48 18 12.5 8 22 39 16 -0.1 -3.89 51 .36 .75 .049 9 98 60.35 68.45 23.8 136.89 .77 .69 .62 .29 .61 .62 98 .49 .56 .63 .59 .56 .58 16 192 25 10 20 15 10 20 25 25 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

14AN406 S A V Registry 2831 ◊ Registry is a unique, moderate birth weight Rito 7075 son who has made his mark on the Angus breed. ◊ Schaff Angus says that he, “Presents authentic Angus breed character, natural thickness, abundant muscle in a structurally fault-free package.” ◊ His dam is the maternal matriarch, S A V Madame Pride 0075, who continues to be a profit center in the S A V herd. ◊ Siring cattle who are extremely complete with superior structure and foot quality From Schaff Angus Valley, ND; Aalderks Angus Farm, MN; Vernon Arens, NE; Riverfront Cattle Co. and ZWT Ranch, WV; Beran Brothers Angus, KS; Chapman Angus and Tower Hills Ranch, OK; Lawson Family Angus, VA; Musgrave Angus Farm, IL; Howard Cattle Co., KY; BHS Angus and Richard Anderson, TN

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

+17318928 2831 1/7/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 0 2.8 54 94 .17 .59 Acc .73 .92 .90 .84 .23 .23 % Rank

74 lbs / ratio 88 935 lbs / ratio 103 1402 lbs / ratio 98 39 cm

RR Rito 707 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 Ideal 3407 of 1418 076 SAF 598 Bando 5175 S AV Madame Pride 0075 S A V Madame Pride 8264

Dam of Registry

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 0 1.16 25 5.2 -9 12 46 58 0.5 7.07 46 .27 .52 .009 3 131 32.42 42.71 22.51 118.39 .75 .82 .77 .22 .67 .63 141 .33 .38 .59 .55 .53 .55 12 369 25 10 15 25 20 25

7AN445 S A V Drover 5611 ◊ A favorite of all who have seen him. ◊ Drover is a powerfully constructed sire who is wide based, bold sprung, deep ribbed and sound-structured. This sire is as thick as you will find and stands on excellent feet. ◊ Pedigree stacked with high maternal sires including Rito 707, Resource, 004, 5175, EXT and New Trend. Cow maker deluxe! ◊ Best used on larger framed, refined females to add capacity, base width and muscle shape From Schaff Angus Valley, ND

+18258000 5611 1/10/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 4 1.7 Acc .05 .40 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 67 112 .11 .80 .36 .35 .05 .05 10 15

76 lbs / ratio 94 946 lbs / ratio 100 1543 lbs / ratio 102 40 cm

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Resource 1441 S A V Blackcap May 4136 SAF 598 Bando 5175 S A V Emblynette 3301 S A V Emblynette 7319

Angus

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Dam of Drover

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .1 1.15 21 10.1 5 26 0 22 .1 -16.5 44 .32 .57 .030 0 0 65.48 62.01 23.37 115.58 .05 .41 .39 .05 .05 .26 0 .05 .05 .26 .23 .27 .22 0 0 25 25 30 30 10 25

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14AN461 Jindra Acclaim ◊ Elite multi-trait sire - Calving Ease, performance, carcass merit and maternal value in one package ◊ Top 2 percent of breed for both WW and YW, while maintaining double-digit CED. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent for $B and top 5 percent for REA ◊ He is making thick, growth-oriented beef bulls and fabulous-looking females. From Jindra Angus and Macholan Angus, NE

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17972810 134 1/13/2014

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 13 0.4 Acc .62 .85 % Rank 10 30

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 79 156 .48 .02 1.0 .82 .62 .19 .19 .34 2 1 1 3

76 lbs / ratio 98 852 lbs / ratio 114 1577 lbs / ratio 117 40 cm

Jindra Double Vision Jindra 3rd Dimension Jindras Sapphire J 417 Connealy Impression Jindra Blackbird Lassy 1111 Jindras Enchantress J 102

Daughter, Jindra Angus, NE

7AN394 JMB Traction 292 ◊ Proven sire of performance with outstanding phenotype. ◊ He transmits added frame, stoutness, length of body and a square hip, making his progeny easy to market. ◊ Provides an outcross pedigree that will enhance foot quality ◊ Excellent mating choice for smaller framed cows that need more performance ◊ Traction will add power every time. From Joel & Mary Bunker, KS; Baldridge-Tiedeman Angus, NE; Trowbridge Farms Inc., NY and Deer Valley Farm, TN

17262374 292 3/11/2012

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD -1 2.4 Acc .79 .95 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 70 122 .25 .39 .94 .88 .31 .31 10 10 25

YH .3 .88

74 lbs / ratio 101 754 lbs / ratio 113 1303 lbs / ratio 109 36 cm 6.0

GDAR Game Day 449 Sitz Top Game 561X Sitz Pride 88T S A V 004 Predominant 4438 JMB Emulota 013 BAR S Emulota 5426

Angus

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Daughter, Montana Ranch, MT

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .93 11 12.4 4 33 75 14 0.1 -21.98 50 .18 .96 .003 1 387 78.11 87.42 23.19 137.36 .88 .83 .44 .70 .65 183 .55 .53 .55 .50 .50 .50 4 1009 20 5 15 2 2 10 25

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7AN391 M A F Tanker 23 ◊ Tanker will boost both growth and frame, get the benefit of added pounds of performance ◊ Top 2 percent for Weaning and top 1 percent for Yearling and high for DOC ◊ Daughters are big, powerful females and are blessed with good udders and soundness From Mogck Angus Farm and Mogck & Sons Angus, SD

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 5 0.9 Acc .60 .87 % Rank

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

17420717 23 1/21/2012

S A V Final Answer 0035 68 lbs / ratio 88 773 lbs / ratio 123 Connealy Right Answer 746 1504 lbs / ratio 122 Happy Dell of Conanga 262 40 cm Sitz Dash 10277 6.0 Jackie Lass 032 of Tripp Jackie Lass 1142 of Tripp

Production Maternal Carcass C U $Value WW YW RADG DMI YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 77 142 .26 .31 1.2 1.14 29 14.7 8 18 4 35 0.5 -13.44 41 .66 .19 .054 5 16 66.94 122.98 28.12 136.71 .85 .71 .27 .27 .65 .68 .61 .25 .40 .43 19 .34 .39 .64 .60 .56 .57 25 66 2 1 20 1 25 4 5 25 25 10 1 25

14AN420 Hilltop Open

Range 2279 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Open Range offers a unique pedigree with superior performance. He is a large-frame, deep-sided individual who sires cattle with added size and scale. Sons are high performing, big bodied and docile. He ratioed 89 BW, 112 WW, 114 YW and 114 REA.

From Hilltop Angus, MT and Hart Angus Farms, SD

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 7 1.2 Acc .64 .85 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 73 146 .24 1.32 .7 .82 .70 .42 .42 .56 4 1 30 20

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

17427037 2279 2/20/2012

Sitz Identity 2575 72 lbs / ratio 89 748 lbs / ratio 112 Sitz Identity 7828 1276 lbs / ratio 114 Sitz Beebe Queen 1956 35 cm Sitz Alliance 7544 HT Hazel GP 97 Hilltop Hazel GP 7120

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .62 28 6.9 12 25 3 43 0.5 -25.53 66 .48 .58 .034 0 23 64.58 112.72 25.07 151.04 .68 .54 .23 .39 .40 15 .26 .31 .46 .39 .41 .38 0 75 5 15 25 25 2 30 15 2 15

14AN448 MAF Destination 423 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Destination combines exceptional individual performance with an impressive phenotype. He combines two outstanding performance sires with 4925 and Upward. Double-digit Calving Ease with added performance, maternal value, and carcass merit Will increase frame size and length of body in progeny One of the top spread bulls offering outstanding 50K data for Weaning and Yearling Weight.

From Mogck Angus Farms, SD

Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 16 -1.1 Acc .47 .66 % Rank 2 10

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 63 109 .22 .21 .53 .44 .27 .27 15 20

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17951146 423 2/8/2014

Maternal Carcass SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE .76 25 11.2 14 30 0 36 0.3 -16.13 52 .62 .59 .49 .45 .26 .33 .35 0 .35 .40 .44 .39 .39 10 4 15 15 30 30

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Mytty In Focus 77 lbs / ratio 91 789 lbs / ratio 107 Connealy In Focus 4925 1426 lbs / ratio 112 Black Cana of Conanga 206 38 cm Sitz Upward 307R Jackie Lass 037 of Tripp Jackie Lass 1412 of Tripp

C U $Value Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .03 0 0 73.47 71.84 34.02 151.56 .37 0 0 4 20 15

7AN415 Connealy Power

Surge 3115 ◊ Give your cow herd a POWER SURGE! ◊ Elite growth and end-product merit that excels in his combination of $W and $B ◊ Cattle are attractive, stout, big footed with added muscle shape and dimension, a customer favorite for adding stoutness and power ◊ He improves Heifer Pregnancy and Docility as well! ◊ He is an ideal mating for Sunrise, Comrade, Black Granite and All In females

Reg: 17585502 Tattoo: 3115 DOB: 1/20/2013

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

63 lbs / ratio 94 794 lbs / ratio 107 1436 lbs / ratio 112 36 cm 5.9

GAR Predestined PA Power Tool 9108 Shamrocks Beebee Queen 3095 Connealy In Focus 4925 Basha of Conanga 1475 Bastion of Conanga 9285

Son, Green Valley Cattle, NE

From Connealy Angus Ranch and Green Valley Cattle, NE; Alan Mead, Gerloff Farms and Brockmere Farms, MO AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 2.1 Acc .62 .85 % Rank 30

Production WW YW RADG DMI 73 129 .24 .58 .84 .78 .28 .28 4 4 30

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .4 1.15 22 13.2 14 32 0 53 0.6 -28.61 51 1.02 .59 .028 0 55 74.78 94.64 45.12 159.40 .77 .76 .67 .26 .33 .35 0 .36 .40 .52 .46 .47 .46 0 137 25 20 15 4 10 15 20 15 5 30 3 5 15 10

7AN474 Connealy Blackhawk 6198 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Ranks in the top 1 percent of the breed for WW, YW, CW, $W and $F BLACKHAWK will add frame size, performance, length of body and stoutness. Use to add performance, SC and improve docility in one generation. Ideal mating on CONFIDENCE daughter.

From Connealy Angus Ranch, NE

New AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 9 1.2 Acc .32 .53 % Rank 25

Production WW YW RADG DMI 88 161 .33 .63 .47 .42 .22 .22 1 1 3

18538178 6198 1/19/2016

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Connealy Arsenal 2174 70 lbs / ratio 91 874 lbs / ratio 119 Connealy Armory 1492 lbs / ratio 120 Ebba of Conanga 808 41 cm Connealy Consensus 7229 Precious of Conanga 380X JMc Precious Layla 8390 3303

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .8 1.94 30 12.7 8 29 0 57 0.7 -32.62 69 .41 .62 .010 0 0 89.2 146.27 25.39 173.76 .40 .36 .36 .33 0 0 .40 .48 .43 .20 .26 .28 0 .28 .33 10 3 3 25 15 15 15 1 30 1 1 2

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14AN474 Mohnen

◊ RELIABLE is a performance powerhouse, weaning off at nearly 900 pounds and grew to an astounding 1650 pounds at yearling. ◊ Offers a more moderate birth weight EPD than most Resource sons, while still providing superior growth and carcass merit. ◊ His dam is a massive-made, super-uddered first calf Final Answer daughter who recorded a weaning ratio of 124. From Mohnen Angus and Josh Mohnen, SD Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 2 2.1 Acc .35 .51 % Rank

Production WW YW RADG DMI 73 134 .25 .73 .45 .39 .27 .27 4 2 25

+18179580 2025 1/22/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

93 lbs / ET 892 lbs / ET 1650 lbs / ET 42 cm

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 SAV Resource 1441 SAV Blackcap May 4136 SAV Final Answer 0035 Mohnen Blackbird 561 Mohnen Blackbird 2119

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .5 1.68 17 7.6 2 24 0 65 0.3 -17.83 59 .50 .89 .000 0 0 67.43 101.24 35.87 160.64 .39 .49 .36 .24 .32 .33 0 .32 .37 .40 .36 .37 .34 0 0 5 10 5 4 10 3 10

14AN493 Mohnen Full

charge 2336 ◊ An excellent Recharge son that is full of muscle and rib shape, yet he is clean fronted and carries himself on a good set of feet and legs. ◊ Ranks in the top 15 percent of breed for CED, BW, WW, and YW. ◊ In addition to phenotype and growth, he ranks in the top 2 percent of breed for $W index. ◊ His dam has recorded three calves at a 93 BWR, 112 WWR, and 112 YWR. From Mohnen Angus Farms, SD and Babcock Angus, NE Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18546028 2336 1/22/2016

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

New AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 -1.6 Acc .35 .54 % Rank 10 5

Production WW YW RADG DMI YH 62 114 .11 1.17 .1 .47 .43 .22 .22 .40 15 10

14AN492 Hoover

SC DOC .43 19 .49 .45

RITO 707 OF IDEAL 3407 7075 67 lbs / ratio 76 861 lbs / ratio 113 S A V RECHARGE 3436 1437 lbs / ratio 110 S A V BLACKCAP MAY 4136 39 cm MOHNEN CROWN ROYAL 316 MOHNEN JILT 1412 MOHNEN JILT 1655

Maternal Carcass C U $Value HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 9 11 34 0 10 0 -19.99 47 .32 .30 .023 0 0 77.74 61.54 19.61 110.66 .18 .28 .30 0 .29 .34 .40 .36 .36 .34 0 0 20 3 20 2 25

Cut Above P427 ◊ He offers outcross genetics to many of today’s popular pedigrees. ◊ Offers calving ease, performance and carcass merit with nearly all of his traits ranking in the top one-third of the breed. ◊ CUT ABOVE is deep-bodied, soft-made individual with muscle shape and overall dimension. ◊ His dam is a really attractive Connealy Counselor daughter with lots of muscle shape and volume. From Hoover Angus Farms, IA and Hart Angus Farms, SD

Angus

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New AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 12 -1.5 Acc .32 .53 % Rank 10 5

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Production WW YW RADG DMI 64 119 .24 .54 .47 .42 .21 .21 15 10 30

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YH .7 .48 20

SC DOC .92 21 .48 .45 25

+18470294 P427 8/17/2015

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Bruns Uppercut 610 72 lbs / ratio 109 754 lbs / ratio 105 Bruns Top Cut 373 1252 lbs / ratio 103 Dakota Miss 669 Baf 39 cm Connealy Counselor 6.0 Erica of Ellston L5 Erica of Ellston G366

Maternal Carcass C U $Value HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B 17 15 32 0 88 0.9 -28.44 50 .70 1.05 -.023 0 0 67.71 82.95 48.2 159.28 .18 .26 .28 0 .27 .33 .39 .35 .36 .33 0 0 1 2 10 2 4 15 25 1 10 10 10 10 10

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7AN426 SAC Conversation ◊ One of our most admired for his phenotype, he is wide based, square hipped and exhibits tremendous depth of body and rib shape while adding muscle shape ◊ He offers a lot of mating flexibility while moderating size, improving eye-appeal and giving progeny a soft-look. ◊ Excellent choice for large-framed cattle that need more depth, width and muscle From Schermer Angus, IA; Silveira Brothers, CA and The Conversation Group

Daughter, Hurlbut Cattle, SD

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

17808532 JS02 11/12/2013

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

76 lbs / ratio 95 888 lbs / ratio 124 1502 lbs / ratio 117 41 cm 6.1

BT Crossover 758N Silveiras Conversion 8064 EXG Saras Dream S609 R3 SAV 004 Predominant 4438 Laflins Farrah 0252 Laflins Farrah 7215 Daughter, Ellingson Angus, ND

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 Production CED BW WW YW RADG DMI EPD 2 1.4 42 83 .20 -.20 Acc .66 .91 .88 .75 .22 .22 20 % Rank

Maternal Carcass C U $Value YH SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .2 1.76 14 13.2 6 27 0 -14 0.2 -2.2 26 .50 .84 .030 0 56 44.06 48.18 37.91 108.83 .66 .72 .63 .22 .30 .32 0 .31 .36 .49 .43 .44 .42 0 131 4 15 30 10 30

7AN449 Eathington Ice

Cap 305C ◊ Top 5 percent CED, BW and $W – they come light and grow fast ◊ His pedigree is stacked for multiple generations with sires that excel for eye-appeal and structural correctness. ◊ A Calving Ease bull that excels for base width and muscle shape ◊ A great option for First Class and Style descendants to generate easilyborn first calves.

Angus

From Eathington Angus, IL

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

18263759 305C 1/9/2015

AAA EPDs as of 12/8/17 CED BW EPD 14 -2 Acc .38 .53 3 % Rank 3

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BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Production WW YW RADG DMI 62 104 .17 .56 .47 .41 .22 .22 15 25

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YH .3 .47

55 lbs / ratio 76 765 lbs / ratio 130 1338 lbs / ratio 108 37 cm 5.9

Connealy Capitalist 028 EATHINGTON SUB-ZERO KP Miss Proven Queen 21 Dameron First Impression Eathington Lucy 3006 Blue Ston Lucy 1029

Maternal Carcass C U $Value SC DOC HP CEM Milk Hd/Dt MW MH $EN CW Marb RE Fat Grp/Pg Grp/Pg $W $F $G $B .39 14 5.7 11 27 0 38 0.5 -11.49 43 -.17 .72 .017 0 0 71.03 55.89 -.77 92.76 .48 .43 .19 .27 .29 0 .28 .33 .40 .36 .36 .34 0 0 20 25 30 30 15 5 Spring 2018 Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 6 BW: 1.3 WW: 50 YW: 88 RADG: .20 DMI: .20 YH: .4 SC: .73 Doc: 13 Maternal: HP: 10.1 CEM: 8 Milk: 24 MW: 26 MH: .3 $EN: -3.39 Carcass: CW : 34 Marb: .49 RE: .44 Fat: .012 $W: 46.71 $F: 44.54 $G: 30.76 $B: 108.21

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of Every Pregnancy

7LM12 WARBONNET EPD Acc

REA

Marb

$MTI

9 .89

1.9 .90

61 .89

87 .89

24 .60

.60 .44

-.30 .46

38.02

7LM14 ACCEL EPD Acc

REA

Marb

7 .49

1.4 .54

74 .41

103 .50

29 .49

.87 .42

-.20 .61

7LM15 AFRICA EPD Acc

$MTI

48.67

REA

Marb

$MTI

12 .22

-1.1 .23

71 .22

97 .22

26 .19

.67 .15

.00 .18

54.08

7LM16 ARGUS EPD Acc

REA

Marb

$MTI

15 .33

-2.4 .35

58 .32

98 .33

25 .27

.64 .23

.40 .25

61.82

7AN322 PROGRESS CED

Marb

EPD 16 Acc .86

-0.6 .94

50 .93

88 .90

28 .83

.45 .79

1.86 .82

114.18

7AN408 KONZA CED

Marb

EPD 13 Acc .50

-0.9 .70

63 .65

116 .53

57 .49

.94 .44

.37 .45

150.95

REA

Marb

.87 .33

.85 .41

84.7

7SM84 MADISON CE

EPD 15.3 Acc .30

-.8 .45

58.1 102.6 30.6 .33 .34 .29

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14AR2075 Schuler Rebel 0029X

BW: 78 lbs / ratio 86 WW: 631 lbs / ratio 108 YW: 1178 lbs / ratio 111

Red Angus

Reg: 1382355 Tattoo: 0029X DOB: 3/9/2010 Category 1B

BECKTON NEBULA M045 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BECKTON LANA M809 EP BIEBER ROMERO 9136 SOR RUTH RMR 5055R SOR RUTH NE 0095K

Son, Schuler-Olsen Ranch, NE

◊ Rebel brings all the traits to the table that make Red Angus cattle great: calving ease, maternal strength and marbling. ◊ He is the ideal Red Angus sire for commercial heifer projects; offering sleep-all-night calving ease and excellent calf vigor at birth. He ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for CED and 5 percent for BW. ◊ In addition to calving ease, he offers lots of maternal value ranking in the top 3 percent for HB and 5 percent for Stay. ◊ Excels in all the economically relevant traits for beef production while creating functional cattle with exceptional disposition and feet. ◊ Sold originally as a range bull, Rebel’s multi-trait superiority couldn’t hide from Schuler’s structured progeny tests or large equal-opportunity contemporary groups.

Son, Schuler-Olsen Ranch, NE

From Schuler-Olsen Ranch and Simpson Ranch, NE

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

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HerdBuilder 178

GridMaster 52

CED 18 .72 1

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BW -6.2 .87 5

WW 57 .83

YW 92 .84

MILK 30 .70 15

ME -4 .18

HPG 6 .62

CEM STAY MARB YG 6 16 .85 .20 .68 .46 .57 .46 5 15

CW 16 .59

REA -.27 .53

FAT .04 .55

Son, Schuler-Olsen Ranch, NE

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

7AR75 Brown Pacesetter Y7170

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

1442304 Y7170 2/26/2011

73 lbs / ET 623 lbs / ET 906 lbs / ET 34 cm

Beckton Nebula M045 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 Beckton Lana M809 EP Brown Revelation P7021 Brown Ms Revelation U7748 Brown Ms Abby P7944

Dam of Pacesetter

Red Angus

◊ Among an elite group of proven sires ranking in the top 2 percent of breed for both the HB and GM indexes ◊ A unique combination of elite carcass merit with excellent maternal value, he blends high Marbling (top 5 percent) and high Stayability (top 1 percent), while maintaining excellent post-weaning growth. ◊ Progeny are moderate framed with added depth, spring of rib and excellent fleshing ability ◊ Ranks in the top 10 percent of breed for CED and 4 percent for BW ◊ Powerful, attractive, super sound, he is the complete package with great feet ◊ Expect him to make daughters with beautiful udders and excellent dispositions. From R.A. Brown Ranch and Broseco Ranches, TX; Rhodes Red Angus, KS and Cedar Hill Farm, WV

Son, Rhodes Red Angus, KS

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 205

GridMaster 56

CED 12 .65 10

BW -6.3 .78 4

WW 56 .73

YW MILK 104 25 .73 .63

ME 4 .36

HPG 14 .33 25

CEM STAY MARB YG 6 18 1.12 -.01 .64 .43 .34 .30 1 5

CW 23 .55

REA .31 .29

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

FAT .01 .29

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14AR2071 Brown Nice

and Easy Z7335 ◊ Ranks in the top 20 percent of breed for both CED and BW ◊ NICE AND EASY ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for STAY and HB index ◊ Bred for superior carcass quality, he ratioed 152 for %IMF, and currently ranks in the top 5 percent for MARB. ◊ Excellent muscle shape with extra spring of rib in a Calving Ease package From R.A. Brown Ranch, TX; Orion Beef Group and Strawberry Ridge Reds, MT

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BROWN PARAMOUNT X7879 BROWN MS DESTINATION T7664 BROWN REVELATION P7021 BROWN MS REVELATION U7792 BROWN MS ABBY P7944

BW: 61 lbs / ratio 69 WW: 540 lbs / ratio 92 YW: 891 lbs / ratio 96

1550614 Z7335 3/16/2012

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 206

GridMaster 54

CED 11 .40 20

BW -5.8 .66 10

WW 56 .61

YW 90 .62

MILK 17 .33

ME 5 .20

HPG 15 .29 20

CEM STAY MARB YG 6 19 1.17 .09 .39 .40 .37 .33 1 5

CW 15 .48

REA .07 .31

FAT .04 .41

7AR74 Brown AA Prestigious B5153 ◊ Superior phenotype with breed leading Calving Ease, bred to add muscle shape while maintaining Calving Ease ◊ Ranks in the top 10 percent of breed for both CED and BW ◊ Wide-based, loaded with muscle and with added depth of rib ◊ Ranks in the top 2 percent of breed for HB, 1 percent for HPG, 3 percent for STAY, all the traits to build a profitable maternal base. ◊ Ranks in the top 2 percent of breed for MARB and 3 percent for GM index

Red Angus

From R. A. Brown Ranch, Double A Cattle Co. and 3B Ranch, TX; Double Eagle Ranch, OR and Nine Mile Ranch, WA

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

HXC Conquest 4405P LSF Takeover 9943W LSF Wideload R5014 U8061 5L Destination 893-6215 Brown Ms Destination T7634 Brown Ms Cherokee P7916

BW: 79 lbs / ET WW: 632 lbs / ET YW: 945 lbs / ET

1694577 B5153 1/9/2014

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

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HerdBuilder 180

GridMaster 54

CED 11 .41 10

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BW -4.7 .49 10

WW 59 .41

YW 89 .41

MILK 24 .31 30

ME 5 .16

HPG 19 .30 1

CEM STAY MARB YG 4 16 1.04 -.22 .41 .41 .32 .25 3 2 3

CW 16 .34

REA .76 .27 3

FAT .00 .27

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

7AR69 Bieber Rreds Takeout 305A ◊ Offers all the convenience and value of his preeminent sire Takeover with more power and dimension ◊ Combines Growth, Marbling, and Ribeye in one package ◊ This big-bodied, moderate-framed, massive-patterned sire will add performance and pounds without excessive frame size. ◊ He is backed by a highly productive cow, whose pedigree provides a lot of mating flexibility. From Bieber Red Angus Ranch and Rhodes Red Angus, SD

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

1599554 305A 3/5/2013

HXC Conquest 4405P LSF Takeover 9943W LSF Wideload R5014 U8601 Basin Ext 8628 Bieber Flower 361Y Bieber Flower 330U

84 lbs / ratio 102 747 lbs / ratio 107 1449 lbs / ratio 107 32 cm 5.5

Maternal Sister to TAKEOUT

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 131

GridMaster 53

CED 7 .50

BW -1.1 .70

WW 73 .62 20

YW MILK 118 25 .63 .32 15 30

ME 6 .36

HPG 9 .34

CEM STAY MARB YG 4 13 .96 .01 .39 .26 .38 .34 20 10

CW 38 .49 20

REA .67 .34 15

FAT .04 .41

7AR73 PIE Cinch 4126 ◊ Cinch up your herd with power and phenotype. ◊ He has the unique ability to sire females with lots of eye-appeal and stout, powerful sons. His progeny are well balanced, deep bodied, with added muscle shape and dimension. ◊ Major cow power and convenience traits are stacked in his pedigree. The cow family has an awesome production record, super udders, great feet, and nice dispositions. ◊ Cinch has the ability to produce classy daughters that have a durable and powerful cow look. ◊ Use this sire to add phenotypic merit without sacrificing maternal strength. From Pieper Red Angus, NE and Rhodes Red Angus, SD

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

1725110 4126 3/3/2014

Beckton Epic R397 K LSF Saga 1040Y LSF Minola T7172 W9041 HXC Conquest 4405P TKP Bonne Bel 110 TKP Bonne Bel 9031

76 lbs / ratio 93 769 lbs / ratio 116 1418 lbs / ratio 117 40 cm 6.1

Red Angus

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Daughter, Rhodes Red Angus, SD

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 125 25

GridMaster 50

CED 7 .36

BW -3.1 .62 30

WW 54 .52

YW 96 .53

MILK 29 .29 15

ME -1 .13

HPG 10 .24

CEM STAY MARB YG 4 13 .28 .23 .38 .39 .36 .31 20

CW 24 .43

REA .00 .30

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

FAT .07 .39

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7AR77 Brown CCFP Efficient C5454 ◊ He excels in all the relevant traits of beef production, Calving Ease, G\ growth, maternal and carcass merit. ◊ Ranks in the top 2 percent of the breed for both the HB and GM indexes ◊ Maintains double-digit Calving Ease while ranking in the top 10 percent of breed for WW and 2 percent for YW. ◊ A Redemption son that is moderate framed, thick made, with lots of depth and spring to his rib. ◊ One of the most efficient bulls on test in the R.A. Brown program-thus the name Efficient From R.A. Brown Ranch and C&C Family Partners LTD, TX and Croissant Red Angus, CO

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

3497039 C5454 3/1/2015

Beckton Nebula P P707 Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 JYJ Ms Jolene W16 LCC Cheyenne B221L Brown Ms Cheyenne T6976 Brown Ms Vacation P6841

82 lbs / ET 710 lbs / ET 1108 lbs / ET 35 cm 4.9

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 204

GridMaster 54

CED 12 .32 10

BW -3.1 .35 25

WW 74 .29 10

YW MILK 130 26 .31 .25 2 15

ME 7 .00

HPG 12 .27

CEM STAY MARB YG 6 19 .75 .12 .36 .39 .33 .24 1 15

CW 43 .26 4

REA .23 .29

FAT .02 .29

7AR83 Brown Perseverance D347 ◊ The leadoff Red Angus bull in the 2017 R.A. Brown production sale ◊ Multi-trait superiority – ranks in the top 1 percent of the breed for HB and GM indexes, along with 11 EPD’s in the top 15 percent of the breed ◊ Moderate framed, good footed, with above average capacity and muscle shape ◊ A heifer-safe bull that will improve maternal traits and longevity without sacrificing end-product merit.

Red Angus

From R.A. Brown Ranch, TX and Lundgren Red Angus, OK

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 5L INDEPENDENCE 560-298Y 5L BLACK ADINA 525-560 BECKTON EPIC R397 K BROWN MS EPIC B555 BROWN MS P707 Y6646

BW: 66 lbs / ratio 84 WW: 536 lbs / ratio 94 YW: 961 lbs / ratio 95

3593074 D347 12/25/2015

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GridMaster 55

CED 14 .27 3

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BW -6.2 .41 2

WW 64 .36

YW MILK 109 24 .37 .26 20 30

ME -4 .11 15

HPG 19 .21 1

CEM STAY MARB YG 6 17 .75 -.15 .32 .39 .31 .26 30 1 15 10

CW 26 .31

REA .47 .25 10

FAT -.03 .35 15

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

7AR78 GMRA Tesla 6214 ◊ A fresh pedigree that offers unlimited mating opportunities ◊ His individual performance was impressive in a competitive contemporary group: 111 WW ratio, 108 YW ratio, 118 IMF ratio, 103 REA ratio ◊ Tesla is a low six-frame score, well-balanced bull with a functional phenotype ◊ TESLA can be used across the board on cow herds to improve both phenotype and genotype. From Green Mountain Red Angus, MT

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

MESSMER PACKER S008 GMRA TRILOGY 0226 GMRA LAKOTA 625 GMRA PEACEMAKER 1216 GMRA ANGIE ROSE 448 GMRA ANGIE ROSE 967

BW: 79 lbs / ratio 94 WW: 694 lbs / ratio 111 YW: 1204 lbs / ratio 108

3538390 6214 1/12/2016

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 155

GridMaster 51

CED 8 .31

BW -3.2 .42 25

WW 71 .36 15

YW MILK 108 23 .38 .27 20 30

ME 0 .04

HPG 12 .25

CEM STAY MARB YG 10 14 .64 .20 .36 .40 .32 .27 2 10 25

CW 30 .32 25

REA .20 .27

FAT .07 .36

7AR79 Feddes Liberty D210 ◊ The outcross, calving ease sire the breed has been looking for! ◊ LIBERTY is an attractive-fronted, long-spined individual. He is unique for his CE and low BW projection for the base width, muscle shape and stoutness he possesses. ◊ His balanced EPD’s adds value for every segment of the industry. ◊ The mating flexibility is almost unlimited, he is an ideal mating back on P707 influenced females From Feddes Red Angus, MT

Red Angus

New Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 5L INDEPENDENCE 560-298Y 5L BLACK ADINA 525-560 BIEBER ROMERO 9136 FEDDES SLEEK 806 FEDDES SLEEK 2S

BW: 74 lbs / ET WW: 710 lbs / ET YW: 1182 lbs / ET

3539663 D210 1/22/2016

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 173

GridMaster 53

CED 16 .32 1

BW -5.5 .36 4

WW 64 .31

YW MILK 107 26 .33 .26 20 15

ME -2 .17

HPG 11 .25

CEM STAY MARB YG 7 14 .57 -.09 .37 .40 .32 .24 15 10 30 20

CW 26 .27

REA .35 .26 20

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

FAT -.02 .29 25

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14AR2077 Loosli Right

On 423 ◊ He is a calving ease sire with more power and muscle shape. He recorded ratios of 89 BW, 104 WW, and 111 YW ◊ RIGHT ON is moderate framed with big top and extra rib shape ◊ Ranks in the top 20 percent of breed for CED, BW, and HB From Loosli Red Angus, ID and Bieber Red Angus Ranch, SD

Reg: Tattoo: DOB: Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 136

1714264 423 1/31/2014 GridMaster 51

CED 12 .43 15

BW: 73 lbs / ratio 89 WW: 717 lbs / ratio 104 YW: 1341 lbs / ratio 111 BW -4.4 .63 15

WW 57 .51

YW MILK 101 26 .51 .30 25

ME 0 .17

HPG 11 .27

BUF CRK LANCER R017 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 BUF CRK SHOSHONE R353 BASIN FUTURE DIRECTION 7303 SRR DORY-JIBA 0155-5036 SRR DORY JIBA 5036-930 CEM STAY MARB YG 6 12 .19 -.01 .39 .41 .36 .31 30

CW 24 .42

REA .15 .30

FAT -.01 .40

14AR2081 Brown Synergy X7838 ◊ He provides the standard of excellence for calving ease, maternal value and carcass merit for unparalleled profitability. ◊ Top 3 percent of breed for HPG, 5 percent STAY, and 1 percent HB ◊ Ranks in the top 10 percent of breed for MARB, and 4 percent for GM ◊ Daughters make great replacements with sound udders, small teats and excellent fleshing ability From R.A. Brown Ranch and Halfmann Ranch, TX and Silver Spur Ranches, CO Reg: Tattoo: DOB: Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

14AR2079 LSF SRR Sleep

1384811 X7838 2/8/2010

HerdBuilder 193

GridMaster 55

CED 12 .75 15

BW: 78 lbs / ET WW: 584 lbs / ET YW: 835 lbs / ET BW -6.5 .82 3

WW 50 .81

YW 89 .81

MILK 34 .75 3

ME 5 .41

HPG 19 .47 3

BECKTON NEBULA M045 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BECKTON LANA M809 EP LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 C-BAR & BROWN ABIGRACE T71 BROWN MS ABIGRACE L7730 CEM STAY MARB YG 7 16 1.10 .00 .75 .44 .34 .31 5 10

CW 14 .58

REA .02 .30

FAT .00 .30

Easy 4083B ◊ Sleep-at-night calving ease; ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for CED and BW, an excellent choice for commercial Red Angus heifer projects. ◊ In addition to CE, he ranks in the top third of breed for WW and YW performance. ◊ Multi-trait excellence; ranks in the top 5 percent of breed for both HB and GM indexes ◊ Maternal value; ranks in the top 20 percent of breed for HPG and STAY. From LN Cattle Co. and Orion Beef Group, MT and R.A. Brown Ranch, TX Reg: Tattoo: DOB: Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

1681923 4083 1/27/2014

HerdBuilder 165

GridMaster 53

CED 16 .37 1

BW: 69 lbs / ratio 81 WW: 585 lbs / ratio 100 YW: 1264 lbs / ratio 103 BW -7.0 .48 1

WW 64 .42 30

YW MILK 103 29 .43 .29 25 10

ME 3 .16

HPG 14 .25 20

MESSMER PACKER S008 LSF NIGHT CALVER 9921W LSF DELLA P4078 U8051 BECKTON CODY T085 K2 LACY LARKEISA 9008 LACY RUBY 7031 CEM STAY MARB YG 5 13 .52 -.05 .38 .41 .34 .29 15 30

CW 21 .35

REA .56 .29 10

FAT .04 .37 10

14AR2088 GMRA Trinity 5222

Red Angus

◊ A Calving Ease Trilogy son ◊ Ranks in the top 5 percent of breed for HB and 10 percent for STAY ◊ His pedigree is stacked with great cows; five generations of MPPA’s over 101. His dam has a 106 MPPA on nine calves. ◊ Carcass merit; ranks in the top 20 percent of breed for MARB and GM index From Green Mountain Red Angus, MT and Bieber Red Angus Ranch, SD Reg: Tattoo: DOB: Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

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3467112 5222 1/16/2015

HerdBuilder 162

GridMaster 51

CED 9 .32 25

BW: 72 lbs / ratio 83 WW: 635 lbs / ratio 107 YW: 1177 lbs / ratio 106 BW -4.5 .43 10

WW 67 .38 25

YW MILK 102 19 .40 .30 30

ME 6 .18

HPG 15 .25 10

MEssmer packer s008 GMRA TRILOGY 0226 GMRA LAKOTA 625 LCC CHEYENNE B221L GMRA INDIGO 615 GMRA INDIGO 230 CEM STAY MARB YG 9 14 .65 .13 .36 .42 .34 .28 5 10 20

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

CW 24 .33

REA .15 .28

FAT .05 .36

14AR2073 Bieber Spartacus A193 ◊ A powerfully made, long bodied bull with excellent performance. ◊ Stacked for profit; he records EPD’s that rank in the top third of the breed or higher for 9 traits. ◊ He has a great disposition and passes it on to his progeny. ◊ SPARTACUS offers a rare combination of performance and carcass merit, ranking in the top 10 percent of breed for MARB. ◊ Continues to see heavy use in the Bieber breeding program

BW: 80 lbs / ratio 92 WW: 613 lbs / ratio 100 YW: 1273 lbs / ratio 109

Reg: 1617230 Tattoo: A193 DOB: 3/5/2013

LCC CHEYENNE B221L BIEBER ROUSE SAMURAI X22 GHR MARITA R31 LCOC HIGH NOON A093R BIEBER TILLY 233U BIEBER TILLY 7334

Daughter, Jefferies Land & Cattle, OK

From Bieber Red Angus Ranch, SD and Jeffries Land and Cattle, OK Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 131

GridMaster 53

CED 8 .55 30

BW -4.7 .81 15

14AR2085 Bieber CL

WW 73 .75 20

YW MILK 107 20 .77 .33 30

ME 11 .41

HPG 14 .31 25

CEM STAY MARB YG 3 11 1.04 .14 .39 .23 .39 .37 30 10

CW 26 .56

REA .25 .35

FAT .06 .45

Son, Bieber Red Angus Ranch, SD

Atomic C218

From Bieber Red Angus Ranch and CL Red Angus, SD Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

ANDRAS IN FOCUS B175 BW: 84 lbs / ratio 94 WW: 752 lbs / ratio 118 ANDRAS FUSION R236 YW: 1375 lbs / ratio 117 ANDRAS BELLE B167

3474996 C218 2/18/2015

HUST CHIEF SEQUOYA R336 BIEBER DATELINE 308Y BASIN ROSE 7127

Fall 2017 RAAA Sire Summary

EPD Acc % Rank

HerdBuilder 138

GridMaster 53

CED 13 .45 4

BW -2.4 .42

WW 58 .37

YW MILK 101 26 .41 .29 30 20

ME 3 .35

HPG 12 .31

CEM STAY MARB YG 1 12 .78 -.08 .35 .24 .26 .22 20 10 20

CW 27 .33

REA .20 .23

Fall 2017 Red Angus Breed Average EPDs Production: HB: 97 GM: 50 CED: 6 BW: -1.8 WW: .59 YW: .91 Maternal: Milk: 21 ME: 1 HPG: 12 CEM: 5 STAY: 10 Carcass: Marb: .46 YG: .02 CW: 22 REA: .13 FAT: 0

Red Angus

◊ His combination of calving ease, performance, maternal traits, and carcass merit is unequaled in the breed. He ranks in the top 4 percent of breed with a 13 CED. ◊ This big topped, deep ribbed, masculine bull performed extremely well, weighing in at 752 WW, and 1375 YW for ratios of 118 and 117 respectively. ◊ Furthermore, he did extremely well for carcass traits, ratioing 131 for IMF, and 107 for REA. ◊ Ranks in the top 10 percent of breed for MARB and top 6 percent for GM index.

FAT -.03 .22 10

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SIRE FERTILITY

Far left: Select Sires Livestock Technician team inside one of the stud barns. Photo courtesy of Mel DeJarnette. Inside left: Employee examining sperm morphology through microscope. Photo courtesy of Select Sires.

elect Sires has earned a reputation over the years of having the most fertile semen in the A.I. industry. The worthiness of this reputation has been consistently validated in recent years by national (Sire Conception Rate, SCR) and regional (Agritech Analytics, ATA) sire fertility comparisons. So what’s our secret? How do we consistently achieve such impressive fertility rankings? Honestly, it is probably not a single thing that we do but rather it is the composite results of several big and little things consistently “done right!” Technology - Whenever our sire fertility is discussed, our technology adoption over the years in semen processing and quality control is often the first target of credit. Without question, we have invested considerable effort in research and development of novel extender formulations and processing procedures. Implementation of flow cytometry and computerized sperm motion assessment by highly trained employees ensures only the best and most fertile semen reaches our salable inventory. No question,

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technology adoption is an important component of our fertility success, but it is more than just that. Sire Health - Quality semen production starts with a healthy sire. Sire health starts at the farm of origin and continues with adequate care upon arrival at Select Sires. Our beef sires come to us from a variety of environments and management styles, leading us to develop state-of-the-art management procedures and housing facilities. Before entering the resident herd for semen production, these young sires must pass extensive (Certified Semen Services, CSS) health testing protocols to ensure semen is safe and diseasefree for use in A.I. Throughout their life, bulls continue to receive semi-annual health testing that goes far beyond the minimum CSS requirements for the industry. No question, sire health is an important

component of our fertility success, but it is more than just that. Sire Nutrition - Feeding bulls for optimum semen production is not a subject that you can find lots university research to help you with. Nutrition can have a huge impact on semen production and quality. Overconditioned bulls often have semen quality issues and some common feed ingredients for ‘onfarm’ rations can have a negative impact on semen quality. Bulls can be highly sensitive to feed toxins, mycotoxins, or other components found in feeds. Select Sires’ bull nutrition team have decades of trial and error experience learning what to do (and what not to do) in feeding sires for optimum semen production. No question, sire nutrition is an important component of our fertility success, but it is more than just that. Source: Dalebanks Angus, KS

Sire comfort - Every cattleman in the world knows the importance of cow care and comfort to productivity.

It’s more than just what is “inside” the straw.

Inside right: Employee pulling out a cane of semen from a nitrogen tank. Photo courtesy of Select Sires. Far right: Select Sires sales team. Photo courtesy of Mel DeJarnette.

Sires are no different. With our growth over the years, Select Sires has had the opportunity to add many new production facilities. With each new addition, experience from prior facilities is used to incorporate more optimum designs. Stall design, bedding type and frequency, and ventilation are all important considerations. Many of Select Sires barns are air conditioned to maintain sire comfort and optimum semen production through the summer months. No question, sire comfort is an important component of our fertility success, but it is more than just that. Sire selection - All of the above would be pretty worthless if Select Sires did not have the genetic offerings dairy and beef producers wanted to purchase. Not only have our geneticists done an incredible job of stacking the genetic rankings with Select Sires bulls, but they have also worked closely with the production team to cull bulls that appear destined for semen quality and fertility problems. No question, sire selection is an important component of our fertility success, but it is more

than just that.

piece of paper and handed to the competition and they still would Product support - Select Sires not have our advantage unless they takes great pride that we are not just stole our “PEOPLE”. Processes and the cheap semen stud who just drops procedures need people to carry semen off and you are on your own. them out and “do it right”. From the Whether domestic or international barn staff and veterinarians caring customers, Select Sires invests in for and collecting bulls to the semen a support network to make sure processing and quality control staff customers have ensuring access to the latest optimum SCR Lineup Average All Active Holstein Sires (Proven and Young Sires) in technology quality of 1.5 to convert that salable 1.4 1.0 straw of semen inventory to 0.9 into a pregnancy shipping and 0.2 and eventually packaging a genetically personnel -0.5 valuable, live calf preparing -0.6 on the ground. This tanks for Select Sires CRV Alta Genex ST ABS Semex support may take shipment (185) (214) (94) (38) (43) (113) (167) the form of a sales representative well to the sales representatives and versed in genomics and the most technicians delivering the package effective synchronization protocols and service: conscientious and to advanced consulting through dedicated employees with a Select Reproductive Solutions (SRS). genuine focus and passion for our No question, product support is an customer success are truly the important component of our fertility source of our “secret ingredient”. No success, but it is more than just that. question, nothing is more important than our people to our fertility People - Everything mentioned success! - Mel DeJarnette above is simply a prescription Vice President of Processing and Research, Select Sires Inc. or SOP that can be written on a 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0

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7HP118 TH A208 49B

EL DORADO 57D ◊ Outcross genetics with an intriguing blend of low birth weight with a massive phenotype ◊ 100 percent pigmented and homozygous polled, he will add muscle, base width, structural correctness, and eye-appeal ◊ Ranks in the top 25 percent of the breed for MARB and REA, improve end product merit without sacrificing maternal value From Topp Herefords, ND and Monohan Cattle Co., NE

New Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW YW DMI SC SCF EPD 2.4 .3 50 80 .2 1.1 15.2 Acc .24 .37 .28 .25 .10 .13 .06 % Rank 10 25

MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR 32 57 2.5 91 1.2 .12 .08 .12 .17 10 20 30

7HP115 TH 409A 475Z

Reg: 43694428 Tattoo: 57D DOB: 1/15/2016 Homo. Polled Non-Certificate AI Sire

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

69 lbs / ratio 82 754 lbs / ratio 100 ratio 103 37 cm

FTF Prospector 145Y TH 512X 145Y EL DORADO 49B ET TH 122 71I Dominette 512X ET GV CMR Strong 156T Y449 ET GV CMR X178 MS STRONG A208 Grandview CMR Miss Vic X178

TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ 1.3 64 .026 .50 .20 24 21 28 .18 .03 .03 .03 .03 15 25 20 30 25

Due North 361C ET ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

One of the top performance bulls in the breed. He sires scale crushers that are powerfully constructed, big ribbed, sound, and stout Ranks in the top 3 percent of the breed for WW, YW, CW, and REA His pedigree stacks two of the best cowmakers in the breed

From Topp Herefords, ND

Reg: 43596963 Tattoo: 361C DOB: 1/14/2015 Hetero. Polled Non-Certificate AI Sire Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW YW DMI EPD -.2 3.7 71 114 .8 Acc .32 .53 .44 .41 .14 % Rank 2 3

7HP111 SHF

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

86 lbs / ET 837 lbs / ET 1294 / ET 40 cm

TH 223 71I Victor 755T TH 89T 755T Stockman 475Z TH 16G 20N Gemini 89T TH 71U 719T Mr Hereford 11X TH 49U 11X Duchess 409A TH 23S 103R Duchess 49U

SC SCF MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ .6 12.0 22 57 -4.1 136 1.4 1.5 86 .076 .83 .04 21 19 33 .27 .09 .15 .13 .23 .30 .33 .15 .20 .16 .17 20 4 3 3 2 10

All American LG A70

hereford

◊ A breed leader for Sustained Cow Fertility, ALL AMERICAN daughters add profitability and longevity to your cowherd. ◊ ALL AMERICAN is a true curve-bender with moderate BW’s, early rapid performance, and moderate mature size females with snug udders and nice teat size. ◊ He offers unlimited mating flexibility – ideal mating on Sheyenne, Revolution, and Tested pedigrees From Sandhill Farms, KS Reg: 43379421 Tattoo: A70 DOB: 2/12/2013 Homo. Polled Non-Certificate AI Sire Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW YW DMI SC SCF EPD 9.2 2.5 59 94 0.0 1.1 20.6 Acc .42 .80 .71 .71 .42 .53 .21 % Rank 10 20 25 30 25 10

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MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR 30 59 7.0 57 1.3 .30 .25 .42 .48 15 15 10 10 15

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

DRF JWR Prince Victor 71I 88 lbs / ratio 102 795 lbs / ratio 111 KJ C&L J119 Logic 023R ET 1316 lbs / ratio 113 SHF Interstate D03 J119 36 cm SHF Tug R117 T57 6.2 SHF L388 T57 Y54 ET SHF Progress T101

TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ 1.3 50 .046 .23 .25 29 25 24 .50 .56 .54 .55 .55 15 10 10 5

Spring 2018 Hereford Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 1.6 BW: 3.1 WW: 51 YW: 82 MILK: 23 M&G: 49 MCE: 1.8 MCW: 89 UDDER: 1.17 TEAT: 1.17 SC: .9 Carcass: CW: 63 FAT: .008 REA: .36 MARB: .09 BMI$: 22 CEZ$: 15 BII$: 19 CHB$: 28

7HH58 CL 1 DOMINO

215Z ◊ DOMINO 215Z offers true genetic excellence with 12 EPDs and indexes ranking in the top 25 percent of the breed while being a designated trait leader for 9 EPDs ◊ Excels for the antagonistic traits of CED and CEM – use him on heifers! ◊ Breed leader for WW, YW, Milk and growth while improving udders ◊ His high Marbling EPD makes him truly unique among line 1 cattle, yet he adds carcass weight and ribeye area to create cattle that generate premiums on the grid. ◊ Will complement a broad spectrum of cattle types and pedigrees, ideal mating on Sensation and 3027 influenced females

Reg: 43268007 Tattoo: 215 DOB: 1/8/2012 Horned AI Permitted

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

93 lbs / ratio 100 780 lbs / ratio 112 1333 lbs / ratio 108 37 cm

CL 1 DOMINO 732T CL 1 DOMINO 9122W 1ET CL 1 DOMINETTE 475P CL 1 DOMINO 860U CL 1 DOMINETTE 055X CL 1 DOMINETTE 7136T 1ET

Daughter, Cooper Hereford Ranch, MT

From B&D Herefords, KS and Cooper Hereford Ranch, MT Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 8.5 1.3 70 Acc .54 .86 .79 % Rank 10 20 3

Son, Cooper Hereford Ranch, MT

YW 112 .76 4

DMI 1.1 .21

SC 1.4 .57 10

SCF 10.1 .20

MM 27 .40 25

M&G 62 10

MCE 11.1 .30 1

MCW UDDR TEAT 126 1.4 1.6 .32 .60 .61 4 1

CW 78 .22 15

FAT .086 .36

REA .50 .25

MARB .28 .25 10

BMI$ 19

BII$ 19

CHB$ 27

14HP1039 GR On Target 2625 ◊ He is a calving ease prospect who excels for performance and maternal traits. ◊ 2625 is a solid-marked, red-necked, wide-based bull with extra muscle shape. ◊ His dam is a Dam of Distinction in the Rausch program, she records 9 progeny at 95 birth, 113 weaning and 103 IMF.

New Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 8.3 0.2 62 Acc .35 .66 .41 % Rank 10 10 10

YW 107 .40 5

DMI 0.8 .14

SC 1.1 .24 20

SCF 19.8 .09 5

MM 27 .15 20

M&G 58 10

MCE 8.6 .13 5

BW: 76 lbs / ratio 87 WW: 634 lbs / ratio 113

Reg: 43604615 Tattoo: 2625 DOB: 3/9/2015 Hetero. Polled AI PERMITTED

MCW UDDR TEAT 96 1.30 1.20 .20 .31 .30 10

CW 76 .15 10

FAT .016 .16 15

REA .59 .15 10

MARB .19 .15 15

BMI$ 29

BII$ 25

CHB$ 32

HYALITE ON TARGET 936 R ON TARGET 4673 R MISS REVOLUTION 1009 CL 1 DOMINO 5120R 1ET GR MISS DOMINO 47 GR MISS ADVANCE 203

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From Upstream Ranch, NE

7HP114 EFBeef X651

Tested A250

◊ One of the most complete, high accuracy sires in the breed. He excels for the new traits of Dry Matter Intake and Sustained Cow Fertility. ◊ He defies all the genetic antagonisms – elite calving ease, breed leading performance, moderate cow size, maternal ability, and marbling. ◊ Sires moderate, easy fleshing, beautiful uddered females, his dam is one of the best cows at Ellis Farms ◊ His pedigree allows for unlimited mating opportunities with most of the popular bloodlines in the breed. He is an ideal mating back on 719T, Revolution and Sensation daughters. ◊ Dark red, heavily pigmented, great disposition, and good footed, he will create females that work in many environments

From Ellis Farms, IL; Schu-Lar Polled Herefords, KS and L III Farms, MO

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Reg: 43440096 Tattoo: A250 DOB: 3/13/2013 Homo. Polled Non-Certificate AI Sire Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 7.8 -0.1 65 Acc .43 .80 .70 % Rank 15 10 10

YW 96 .66 20

7HP113 Boyd

DMI 0.0 .13 30

73 lbs / ratio 84 532 lbs / ratio 99 972 lbs / ratio 100 37 cm

SC 1.4 .45 10

SCF 15.0 .15

MM 23 .26

EFBeeF Foremost U208 EFBeeF TFL U208 Tested X651 ET EFBeeF P606 Mabel R415 R&R Prime Cut 6378 ET EFBeeF 6378 Kate W484 EFBeeF G825 Kate R428 M&G 56 20

MCE 8.1 .22 5

MCW UDDR TEAT 75 1.6 1.4 .33 .43 .46 30 1 10

CW 62 .26

FAT .116 .30

REA .15 .27

MARB .72 .27 1

BMI$ 26

BII$ 25

CHB$ 28

FT. Knox 17Y XZ5 4040

◊ Elite calving ease, udder improver, moderate mature size, ideal Milk EPD and ranks in the top 35 percent of the breed for SCF, he is the ideal baldy maker for black heifers. ◊ Moderate, thick, sound and good, FT. KNOX is being utilized on some of the breed’s top donors. ◊ His first calves have been born easily with lots of vigor and shape ◊ Dark red and well-pigmented, he will make moderate, easy fleshing, highly profitable mama cows

hereford

From Boyd Beef Cattle and Dale Stith, KY

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

Reg: 43472233 Tattoo: 4040 DOB: 1/25/2014 Hetero. Polled AI Permitted Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 8.3 -0.3 55 Acc .38 .62 .49 % Rank 10 10

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DMI 0.3 .16

64 lbs / ratio 88 685 lbs / ratio 127 1216 lbs / ratio 117 36 cm 5.5

SC 1.2 .31 20

SCF 15.9 .12

MM 25 .19

TH 121L 63N Tundra 16S TH 22R 16S Lambeau 17Y TH 62N 3L Kelsey 22R BOYD Worldwide 9050 ET Doss My Eyes Adore U DHZ5 DHF Cover Girl C902 M&G 52

MCE 4.4 .18 25

MCW UDDR TEAT 72 1.4 1.7 .26 .35 .35 25 4 1

CW 50 .23

Dam of Ft. Knox

FAT .026 .22

REA .37 .23

MARB .09 .22

BMI$ 23

BII$ 20

CHB$ 22

7HP116 Mohican THM Excede Z426

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T TH 133U 719T UPGRADE 69X TH 14S 103R MEGAN 133U KCF BENNETT 3008 M326 NJW M326 UNFORGETTABLE 76W ET NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S

BW: 73 lbs / ET WW: 667 lbs / ET

Reg: 43292949 Tattoo: Z426 DOB: 4/24/2012 Homo. Polled AI Permitted

Daughter, Mead Cattle Enterprises, GA

◊ He exceeds expectations! ◊ EXCEDE is a heifer bull that will add performance and end product merit while creating value-added females that excel for phenotype and maternal ability. ◊ He ranks in the top 20 percent of the breed for 12 EPDs and indexes! ◊ Daughters have been favorites at Mead Cattle Enterprises because they are big-ribbed, wide-hipped, easy-fleshing, with neat, balanced udders. ◊ Use to make purebreds or baldy females with fertility and longevity – he ranks in the top 35 percent of the breed for SCF.

Daughter, Mead Cattle Enterprises, GA

hereford

From Mead Cattle Enterprises, GA

Daughter, Mead Cattle Enterprises, GA

Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 5.8 -0.5 60 Acc .45 .75 .56 % Rank 25 5 20

YW 104 .55 10

DMI 0.7 .17

SC 1.8 .26 2

SCF 16.4 .17 30

MM 28 .23 20

M&G 58 15

MCE -3.3 .21

MCW UDDR TEAT 125 1.2 1.3 .27 .47 .49 30 15

CW 79 .19 10

FAT .046 .26

REA .59 .21 15

MARB .35 .24 3

BMI$ 25

BII$ 23

CHB$ 32

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14HP1037 KT

SMALL TOWN KID 5051 ◊ He is best described as moderate-framed, square-hipped with lots of volume and rib shape. ◊ SMALL TOWN KID’s calving ease potential adds to his balance of traits for performance, maternal and carcass merit. ◊ Stacks a pedigree of breed greats with Hometown, Time’s A Wastin and Prospector From Thomas Herefords, MT

Reg: 43621413 Tattoo: 5051 DOB: 2/18/2015 Hetero. Polled AI Permitted Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR EPD 7.8 0.8 76 115 1.3 1.9 14.8 34 72 1.3 150 1.3 Acc .35 .68 .56 .50 .17 .30 .15 .21 .20 .27 .35 % Rank 15 15 1 2 2 5 1 15

14HP1036 KCF BENNETT

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

SHF WONDER M326 W18 ET 80 lbs / ratio 96 797 lbs / ratio 118 NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET 1277 lbs / ratio 100 NJW P606 72N DAYDREAM 73S 40 cm RST TIMES A WASTIN 0124 KT MS 0124 TIMES A WASTIN 2086 KT MS K085 PROSPECTOR 4016

TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ 1.3 86 .026 .59 .24 24 22 30 .38 .18 .17 .18 .17 15 3 15 15 30 20 25

SUMMIT B261 ET ◊ Unique combination of breed-leading maternal traits combined with outstanding carcass merit ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of the breed for MARB with 50 progeny at 110 for IMF ◊ Ranks near the top of the breed for Udder Suspension and Teat Size EPDs From Knoll Crest Farms Inc., VA and Upstream Ranch, NE

Reg: 43500552 Tattoo: B261 DOB: 2/22/2014 Homo. Polled AI Permitted Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW YW DMI SC SCF MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR EPD 7.1 3.1 59 98 0.5 1.0 19.6 19 49 5.2 90 1.4 Acc .47 .79 .67 .65 .19 .36 .12 .18 .20 .30 .38 % Rank 20 20 20 10 20 4

14HP1043 HUTH FTF

TEAT 1.6 .38 1

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

88 lbs/ET 631 lbs / ET 1150 lbs / ET 36 cm

KCF BENNETT REVOLUTION X51 KCF BENNETT INFLUENCE Z80 KCF MISS M326 R52 UPS DOMINO 3027 KCF MISS 3027 Z44 ET KCF MISS DURANGO X72

CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ 73 .056 .43 .47 30 26 31 .21 .28 .23 .24 20 1 4 3 20

TORQUE C002

hereford

◊ TORQUE covers all the bases for economical beef production, he excels for calving ease, with superior performance and carcass merit. ◊ His pedigree is stacked for longevity and cowherd performance, he is backed by four generations of Dams of Distinctions. ◊ Ranks in the top 10 percent of the breed for BMI, BII, and CHB indexes. ◊ This sire is dark red, goggle-eyed, short marked and homozygous polled. From Huth Polled Herefords, WI and Falling Timber Farm, MO

New Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW YW DMI SC SCF EPD 7.4 1.1 73 106 0.9 1.5 19.1 Acc .37 .60 .51 .49 .16 .39 .14 % Rank 15 15 2 10 10 15

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MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR 26 62 4.9 108 1.5 .21 .18 .28 .37 30 10 20 2

Reg: 43594696 Tattoo: C002 DOB: 4/11/2015 Homo. Polled AI Permitted

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

MSU MF HUDSON 19H 86 lbs / ratio 97 747 lbs / ratio 117 SHF YORK 19H Y02 1277 lbs / ratio 107 LOEWEN MISS P20 10W 40 cm UPS DOMINO 3027 HUTH T013 DOMINETTE Z016 HUTH R007 VERA T013

TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ 1.5 94 .046 .47 .15 30 26 34 .36 .26 .28 .25 .26 3 1 30 4 3 10

14HP1030 KT

BUILT TUFF 1010 ◊ Modest calving ease with excellent maternal value ◊ In addition to excellent phenotype and maternal value, he excels for carcass merit ranking in the top 20 percent of breed for MARB index. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for UDDR and TEAT EPDs ◊ He has 3 Dams of Distinction in his pedigree ◊ Moderate framed with added depth of rib and muscle From Kurt & Jessica Thomas, MT; Huth Polled Herefords, WI and Ernst Herefords, CO

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

Reg: 43231454 Tattoo: 1010 DOB: 2/6/2011 Homo. Polled AI Permitted Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 9.8 0.4 58 Acc .57 .86 .79 % Rank 10 10 25

YW 79 .77

14HP1032 UPS

DMI -0.2 .10 15

THM DURANGO 4037 NJW 98S DURANGO 44U NJW 9126J DEW DOMINO 98S SHF RIB EYE M326 R117 KT MS R117 RIB EYE 9177 KT MS 122L ONLINE 4011

71 lbs / ratio 86 705 lbs / ratio 99 1066 lbs / ratio 91 40 cm

SC 1.9 .59 2

SCF 18.4 .24 15

MM 27 .47 25

M&G 56 20

MCE 9.8 .35 2

MCW UDDR TEAT 86 1.8 1.9 .38 .65 .67 1 1

CW 54 .25

Dam of Built Tuff

FAT -.024 .36 10

REA MARB -.03 .18 .26 .27 20

BMI$ 28

BII$ 24

CHB$ 26

SENSATION 2504 ET ◊ He puts calving ease, disposition, length of spine, depth of body, agility and muscle into a complete package. ◊ Ranks in the top 2 percent of the breed for both CED and BW ◊ An outstanding option to improve Marbling and REA without adding external fat ◊ The perfect sire to use on Angus heifers to produce black baldy females Upstream Ranch and Valley Creek Ranch, NE and Ernst Herefords, CO

Spring 2018 AHA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 12.7 -1.5 49 Acc .45 .82 .70 % Rank 2 2

YW 79 .70

DMI 0.0 .20 30

SC 1.0 .40

SCF 11.7 .21

MM 38 .30 2

M&G 63 5

MCE 4.6 .27 25

MCW UDDR TEAT 80 1.3 1.3 .38 .44 .46 15 15

CW 74 .28 20

hereford

UPS DOMINO 3027 CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X CHURCHILL LADY 7202T ET RU 20X BOULDER 57G NJW BW LADYSPORT DEW 78P ET SADDLE VLY LADYSPORT 120

BW: 78 lbs / ET WW: 682 lbs / ET YW: 1247 lbs / ET

Reg: 43347360 Tattoo: 2504 DOB: 8/8/2012 Hetero. Polled AI Permitted

Daughter, Valley Creek Ranch, NE

FAT -.014 .33 20

REA .75 .27 4

MARB .19 .27 20

BMI$ 21

BII$ 18

CHB$ 36 3

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7SM87 CDI HOMETOWN 246A

◊ The growth and power red sire for use in breeding purebred Simmentals giving a mating flexibility or for use in making red commercial SimAngusTM. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for TI, MARB and REA ◊ Growth and performance; ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for both WW and YW ◊ Homozygous polled, nondiluter red From C Diamond Inc., ND

Reg: 2732032 Tattoo: 246A DOB: 3/24/2013 Purebred SM Red/Homo. Polled

BW: 104 lbs / ratio 76 WW: 868 lbs / ratio 124 YW: 1634 lbs / ratio 124

GW PREDESTINED 701T GW REDESTINED 642X GW MISS ORLANDO 453N NF TRUMP S582 CDI MS TRUMP 86U CDI MISS SHEAR FORCE 10N

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF REA EPD 5.8 4.9 98.8 154.5 6.8 19.6 69.0 16.2 10.2 88.3 -.16 .50 -.01 1.39 Acc .64 .74 .72 .71 .53 .52 .57 .31 .19 .53 .35 .44 .41 .36 % Rank 1 1 1 10 1 1 1

7SM92 WS Red

API 156

TI 95

Moon D76

Son, C Diamond Inc., ND

◊ A new addition brought in specifically for his calving ease potential, out cross pedigree and physical qualities. ◊ His dam is one of the very nice uddered and physically structured Mr. Moon Shine daughters in production ◊ Ranks in the top 10 percent of breed for CE and BW ◊ Homozygous polled, nondiluter red

Simmental

From Wilkinson Simmentals, ND and Schnabel Ranch, SD

New Reg: 3115609 Tattoo: D76 DOB: 2/23/2016 Purebred SM Red/Homo. Polled

BW: 82 lbs / ET WW: 755 lbs / ET YW: 1319 lbs / ET

W/C UNITED 956Y W/C EXECUTIVE ORDER 8543B MISS WERNING KP 8543U DCR MR MOON SHINE X102 DCR MS MOONSHINE B38 DCR MS REDGIE Z117

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 14.8 -0.5 67.9 101.6 9.6 25.0 59.0 10.3 10.4 49.2 -.06 .30 .02 Acc .28 .36 .32 .33 .18 .19 .23 .28 .09 .28 .24 .40 .24 % Rank 10 10 25 20 3 15

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REA .82 .30

API 141

TI 79

Dam of Red Moon with calf at side

Spring 2018 Purebred Simmental Breed Average EPDs Production: CE: 9.8 BW: 1.8 WW: 64.4 YW: 94.6 MCE: 8.3 MILK: 21.3 MWW: 53.4 STAY: 11.9 DOC: 11 Carcass: CW: 28.7 YG: -.30 MARB: .14 BF: -.053 REA: .75 API: 124.40 TI: 69.90

7SM65 WLE UNO

MAS X549

◊ The perennial calving ease and sales leader for Select Sires and the industry! He ranks as the no. 5 registration sire in the breed! ◊ Moderate framed females with snug udders and small teats. The go-to udder improver in the Select Sires Simmental line up. ◊ Proven calving ease sire; ranks in the top 3 percent of breed for CE and 5 percent for BW. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for MARB From Wesner Livestock Enterprises and Purdue University, IN

Reg: 2532016 Tattoo: X549 DOB: 2/24/2010 Purebred SM Hetero. Black and Homo. Polled

BW: 70 lbs / ET WW: 755 lbs / ET

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 CNS DREAM ON L186 CNS SHEEZA DREAM K107W SS GOLDMINE L42 SHAWNEE MISS 770P NLC LG770

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 17.1 -1.2 54.5 63.4 7.6 15.8 43.1 9.3 14.2 24.9 -.20 .54 -.05 Acc .91 .94 .92 .91 .88 .88 .89 .46 .63 .61 .55 .75 .70 % Rank 3 5 4 1

REA .41 .73

API 148

TI 76

7SM95 GLS Declaration D611

Daughter, Gerdes Show Cattle, IA

Daughter, WXC Cattle Co., MI

◊ A new addition brought in for his phenotype, pedigree and EPD profile ◊ Sired by Executive Order out of an Uprising donor dam, giving an outcross pedigree, combining exciting phenotype and EPDs in one package! ◊ His red gene gives him mating possibilities and flexibility. ◊ In addition to phenotype, he offers growth ranking in the top 10 percent of breed for WW and top 3 percent for YW. From Grass-Lunning Simmentals and Brant Farms, MN

Simmental

New Reg: 3184099 Tattoo: D611 DOB: 3/13/2016 Purebred SM Hetero. Black and Homo. Polled

BW: 82 lbs / ET WW: 806 lbs / ET

W/C UNITED 956Y W/C EXECUTIVE ORDER 8543B MISS WERNING KP 8543U LLSF UPRISING Z925 GLS BLACK VELVET B91 GLS PRECIOUS Y19

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF REA EPD 11.0 0.5 79.1 124.6 7.1 21.8 61.4 9.0 11.1 64.5 -.21 .33 -.04 1.06 Acc .26 .35 .31 .32 .16 .17 .21 .25 .10 .27 .20 .37 .16 .26 % Rank 25 10 3 15 1 10 5

Dam of Declaration

API 140

TI 86

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7SM82 HOOK`S BROADWAY 11B

◊ A different bull than first thought … more of a growth and power bull for use on cows ◊ His females are broody, deep and structurally correct, his blaze face is an added feature in many breeding programs! ◊ Use to add growth and performance in a fancy package. He ranks in the top 15 percent of breed for YW and top 1 percent for CW. From Hook Farms, MN; Gibbs Farms, AL and Cow Camp Ranch, KS

Reg: 2854437 Tattoo: 11B DOB: 2/24/2014 Purebred SM Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

83 lbs / ratio 111 711 lbs / ratio 104 1331 lbs / ratio 102 39 cm 5.5

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R HOOKS TAURUS 24T HOOK`S WATER LILY 89W HOOKS GRACIE 68K

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD -4.1 3.4 71.1 112.5 7.4 26.1 61.7 12.0 11.4 61.8 -.24 .33 -.06 Acc .71 .90 .86 .80 .32 .32 .44 .35 .26 .58 .47 .61 .55 % Rank 25 15 20 10 1 10

REA .93 .56 20

API 118

Daughter, Hudson Pines Farm, NY

TI 74 30

7SM79 HPF OPTIMIZER A512

◊ A big, powerful blazed-faced sire who will sire muscle and growth as indicated by his YW EPD and TI index! ◊ Use Optimizer for explosive growth to weaning and yearling, and for heavy-muscled sons or feeder calves.

Simmental

From Hudson Pines Farm, NY; Hayes Ranch, MT and Hillstown Farm, IL

Reg: 2728015 Tattoo: A512 DOB: 1/1/2013 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

87 lbs / ratio 96 785 lbs / ratio 113 1396 lbs / ratio 119 42 cm 5.9

SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JASS/JS OPTIMIZER 58X JS TINSEL 39T S436 HR HPF RACHELS DREAM X590 EXAR RACHEL 4007

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF REA EPD 12.1 2.0 87.1 136.5 6.4 23.6 67.2 8.8 11.2 73.5 -.23 -.01 -.06 1.03 Acc .64 .88 .81 .78 .40 .41 .50 .33 .20 .57 .42 .53 .47 .46 % Rank 1 2 30 2 1 25 2

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API 113

Daughter, Hillstown Farm, IL

TI 76 30

Daughter, Hillstown Farm, IL

Spring 2018 Hybrid Simmental Breed Average EPDs Production: CE: 11.7 BW: 0.5 WW: 62.8 YW: 97 MCE: 6.7 MILK: 21.1 MWW: 52.5 STAY: 10 DOC: 11.2 Carcass: CW: 28.5 YG: -.21 MARB: .33 BF: -.036 REA: .61 API: 124.40 TI: 70.10

7SM96 CLRS Dividend 405D

◊ Top selling bull in the Clear Spring/Hook 2017 bull sale, commanding interest from all corners of the country ◊ Tremendous eye appeal, structural correctness, natural thickness and disposition ◊ Ranks in the top 2 percent of breed for both API and TI indexes ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for CE and BW, and 2 percent for MARB and DOC ◊ Dam is an excellent three-year-old, stemming from an illustrious cow family with great feet and udders. From Clear Springs Cattle Co., MN and Apex Cattle, NE

New Reg: 3097854 Tattoo: 405D DOB: 1/31/2016 Purebred SM Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: 80 lbs / ratio 107 WW: 734 lbs / ratio 107 YW: 1342 lbs / ratio 104

HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y CLRS AFTER SHOCK 604 A HOOKS SARITA 4S GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS CLRS BONNIA 405 B CLRS ZINNIA 200 Z

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 18.4 -2.8 65.3 105.6 10.3 23.6 56.2 16.9 14.9 48.7 -.14 .49 -.02 Acc .28 .44 .39 .43 .18 .18 .24 .13 .13 .35 .26 .40 .24 % Rank 1 1 25 30 10 2 4 1

7SM93 KOCH Big

REA .79 .31

API 174

TI 86

Timber 685D

Dam of Dividend

◊ A unique calving ease pedigree acquired with those specifics in mind; Big Timber is bred to be calving ease. ◊ Big Timber is backed by a super young cow, structurally correct, deep with a nice udder and teat size. ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for both API and TI indexes ◊ Ranks in the top 2 percent of breed for CE and 10 percent for BW while maintaining excellent growth ◊ In a very large contemporary group, he did very well on ultrasound with a 137 for IMF and 110 for REA. From Koch Cattle, MT; Gibbs Farms, AL and Triangle J Ranch, NE

Simmental

New Reg: 3133113 Tattoo: 685D DOB: 2/9/2016 Purebred SM Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: 88 lbs / ratio 101 WW: 740 lbs / ratio 103 YW: 1257 lbs / ratio 103

HOOKS TAURUS 24T HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S GW LUCKY BOY 252U KOCH MS HOOKS BOY HOOK`S YORK 51Y

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 18.0 -1.1 72.4 104.7 11.2 21.8 58.0 18.6 12.8 49.8 -.13 .48 -.01 Acc .29 .45 .39 .43 .24 .24 .29 .29 .17 .35 .27 .41 .25 % Rank 2 10 20 30 20 25 2 20 3 2

REA .83 .33

API 174

TI 87

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7SM72 GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y ◊ High API and TI earning those scores with excellent marbling and ribeye rankings ◊ A heavily used sire in the breed has earned him the No. 14 ranking registration sire! ◊ Substance is now deceased, semen is limited From Gateway Simmentals, MT and Wildberry Farms, IL

Reg: 2605922 Tattoo: 820Y DOB: 3/4/2011 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 13.2 1.2 71.2 116.1 6.2 21.7 57.3 10.4 21.6 60.9 -.09 .75 -.04 Acc .91 .93 .92 .92 .88 .88 .89 .50 .72 .61 .52 .69 .63 % Rank 25 15 25 1 1 4

REA .62 .65

API 154

TI 85

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

G A R US PREMIUM BEEF 97 lbs / ratio 90 734 lbs / ratio 114 GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS 1284 lbs / ratio 116 GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P 37 cm GW MR MATERNAL 731L 5.7 GW MISS MATERNAL 558P GW MISS RED LIGHT 406J

237SM1023 W/C UNITED 956Y ◊ Unsurpassed big time performance SimAngusTM sire has earned him the no. 2 registration sire in the entire Simmental breed …. against all Simmental and SimAngusTM sires! ◊ A huge spread between birth and growth, plus top ranking marbling! ◊ He is popular with both registered and commercial breeders alike. From Werning Simmental, NLC Simmental and Eichacker Simmentals, SD and Hook Farms, MN

Reg: 2614725 Tattoo: 956Y DOB: 3/3/2011 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC EPD 11.3 0.5 93.3 158.1 6.7 15.1 61.8 9.1 9.4 Acc .93 .95 .94 .94 .91 .91 .92 .47 .76 % Rank 1 1 10

CW 84.7 .61 1

YG MARB BF .17 .50 .03 .47 .60 .55 25

REA .61 .55

API 145

TI 92

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 BW: 89 lbs / ratio 99 WW: 821 lbs / ratio 120 TNT TUITION U238 YW: 1457 lbs / ratio 122 TNT MISS S68 S A V BISMARCK 5682 MISS WERNING 956W MISS WERNING 756T

7SM83 TNT BCR UNIFIED B203 ◊ The calving ease choice for a United son! ◊ Unified brings many of the attributes of growth and marbling as United with top ranking calving ease ◊ Unified is now deceased, semen is limited

Simmental

From TNT Simmentals and Messer’s Beaver Creek Ranch, ND

Reg: 2902090 Tattoo: B203 DOB: 2/26/2014 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW EPD 19.1 -3.6 67.0 105.7 10.1 23.9 57.4 12.1 10.8 47.4 Acc .65 .79 .71 .65 .31 .31 .41 .27 .16 .51 % Rank 5 3 15 30 25 30 10

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YG MARB BF .00 .50 .02 .33 .42 .38 25

REA .63 .33

API 157

TI 82

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

TNT TUITION U238 73 lbs / ratio 117 823 lbs / ratio 108 W/C UNITED 956Y 1430 lbs / ratio 107 MISS WERNING 956W 37 cm TNT TANKER U263 5.8 MS NLC TANKER Z2058 BHA MISS HERITAGE 344

7SM80 CCR WIDE

Reg: 2725666 Tattoo: 9005A DOB: 2/7/2013 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

80 lbs / ET 823 lbs / ET 1366 lbs / ET 40 cm 5.7

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K S D S GRADUATE 006X S D S QUEEN 814U HTP SVF IN DEW TIME CCR MS APPLE 9332W CCR 992F FULLHOUSE 3249N

Quickly becoming a household name in SimAngusTM sires, WIDE RANGE ranks as the No. 25 sire on the top registration list. Proving to sire thick, deep-bodied, beautiful-uddered females As a ¾ blood, Wide Range has the flexibility to be used to make purebreds or percentage SimAngusTM. Phenotype and performance; ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for REA, and top 15 percent of breed for WW and YW.

Dam of Wide Range

From Cow Camp Ranch, KS; Gibbs Farms, AL and Advanced Beef Genetics, IA

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 13.1 -0.3 76.7 119.4 12.9 16.8 55.1 17.3 12.9 60.2 -.19 .14 .01 Acc .81 .90 .87 .86 .65 .65 .70 .41 .19 .59 .50 .64 .59 % Rank 10 15 3 3 25 1

REA 1.27 .61 1

API 148

TI 80

Daughter, Wayward Hill Farms, KY and Chesney Steenhoek, IA 2017 Supreme Champion Heifer, Iowa State Fair

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RANGE 9005A

7SM94 CCR Payweight 0327C

◊ A cutting-edge, up-front SimAngusTM pedigree – Payweight x dam of CCR Cowboy Cut ◊ Payweight was chosen for his phenotype, muscle expression, body type, and excellent feet. ◊ Expect heavy-muscled, deep-bodied progeny with females that will be the kind you will want to keep for replacements! ◊ Multi-trait sire ranking in the top 15 percent of the breed for both API and TI. From Cow Camp Ranch and River Creek Farms, KS

New Reg: 3111910 Tattoo: 0327C DOB: 9/5/2015 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: 81 lbs / ET WW: 639 lbs / ET YW: 1275 lbs / ET

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW EPD 15.3 -0.9 72.1 109.1 5.9 22.5 58.5 13.0 13.2 53.0 Acc .32 .38 .34 .35 .25 .27 .29 .29 .07 .29 % Rank 20 25 20 25 20 25 20 2

7SM89 W/C Rapid

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682 21AR O LASS 7017 HTP SVF IN DEW TIME CCR MS 4045 TIME 7322T CCR MS PRETTY 4045P YG MARB BF .21 .55 .06 .27 .41 .29 20

REA .33 .34

Dam of Payweight

API 151

TI 82

Fire 2101C

◊ A phenotypic, blazed-faced standout by the famous Lock N Load ◊ In addition to phenotype, he ranks in the top 15 percent of breed for API and 10 percent for TI. ◊ Ranks in the top 5 percent of breed for MARB ◊ Expect Rapid Fire progeny to be born easily, grow rapidly and have the extra eye appeal and muscle of Lock n Load!

Simmental

From Scott Werning, SD; River Creek Farms, KS and Ruble Cattle Services, IA

Reg: 3041151 Tattoo: 2101C DOB: 2/9/2015 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

73 lbs / ratio 112 867 lbs / ratio 113 1418 lbs / ratio 114 39 cm

REMINGTON ON TARGET 2S REMINGTON LOCK N LOAD54U BAR15 MISS KNIGHT78E-51G G A R PREDESTINED N5905 MOGCK JILT 2101 MOGCK JILT 2135

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 14.5 -0.1 66.6 117.9 5.2 21.2 54.5 8.9 11.1 60.4 -.02 .72 .01 Acc .41 .47 .38 .40 .28 .28 .31 .26 .14 .34 .25 .40 .23 % Rank 30 15 1 5

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REA .74 .30 30

API 153

TI 84

Sire of Rapid Fire

7SM91TJ Main

Event 503B

New Reg: 2891336 Tattoo: 503B DOB: 1/22/2014 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B BOYD NEW DAY 8005 TJ MISS NEW DAY U14 T J MISS CALIFORNIA K13

Son, Wayward Hill, KY and JS Simmentals, IA

Big EPD spread plus a very useable pedigree for almost every operation, Simmental, SimAngusTM, club calf, commercial! Main Event offers calving ease and outstanding phenotype, therefore, a must use sire! He has already sired sale-topping sons which have been placed into top herds and A.I. organizations! Early predictions are so positive on Main Event that he may become the No. one registration SimAngusTM bull of the breed! Elite performance and growth, ranking in the top 1 percent of breed for both WW and YW

Simmental

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BW: 82 lbs / ET WW: 806 lbs / ET YW: 1301 lbs / ET

Son, Wayward Hill, KY and JS Simmentals, IA

From C Diamond Ranch, ND and Triangle J Ranch, NE

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 13.1 -2.8 110.8 155.5 5.1 25.5 80.9 10.7 11.5 76.2 -.12 .43 -.05 Acc .57 .81 .74 .72 .33 .33 .43 .34 .29 .54 .37 .45 .44 % Rank 10 1 1 20 1 1

REA .78 .38 20

API 156

TI 105

Daughter, Triangle J Ranch, NE

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14SM3090 HOOK’S BOZEMAN 8B ◊ A moderate-framed calving ease sire ranking in the top 15 percent of the breed for CE and BW and 3 percent API. ◊ His top 1 percent ranking for DOC is indicative of Substance sons whose quiet nature put them in high demand. ◊ Phenotypically deep ribbed, big footed, with above average muscle shape From Hook Farms, MN and Schnabel Ranch, SD Reg: 2854480 Tattoo: 8B DOB: 2/23/2014 Purebred SM Homo. Black/Homo. Polled Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 14.0 -0.9 53.4 93.2 9.3 24.4 51.1 15.2 16.2 44.7 -.25 .48 -.03 Acc .61 .86 .82 .78 .30 .31 .43 .29 .27 .57 .38 .47 .45 % Rank 15 10 30 15 1 10 2

REA .96 .39 15

API 158

TI 77

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS 88 lbs / ratio 106 710 lbs / ratio 103 GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y 1350 lbs / ratio 104 GW MISS MATERNAL 558P 38 cm TRIPLE C INVASION R47K 5.5 HOOK`S WILL POWER 24W HOOKS SHIMMER 37S

14SM3094 TNT Pride C232 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

An excellent performance and phenotype sire. PRIDE is a powerfully built individual with exceptional length, muscle and body mass. Ranks in the top 5 percent of the breed for YW, REA, MCE, CW, API and TI! He dominated the ultrasound data in his contemporary group with an IMF ratio of 122 and REA ratio of 110.

From TNT Simmentals, ND and Begger’s Diamond V Ranch, MT

New

Reg: 3044024 Tattoo: C232 DOB: 3/14/2015 Purebred SM Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF REA EPD 10.4 0.6 78.9 127.0 14.4 21.9 61.4 19.4 11.8 66.1 -.30 .18 -.05 1.24 Acc .30 .45 .40 .44 .25 .26 .30 .37 .19 .35 .27 .41 .26 .33 % Rank 25 10 2 3 15 1 1 1

API 153

TI 82

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 BW: 90 lbs / ratio 101 WW: 829 lbs / ratio 108 TNT TANKER U263 YW: 1507 lbs / ratio 111 TNT MISS S17 ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 TNT MISS Z1 TNT MISS R77

14SM3095 JS Revolver 20C

Simmental

◊ Revolver is an exciting new sire that commands attention with his outstanding phenotype show ring look. ◊ His structural correctness and skeletal integrity make him an excellent prospect to sire show ring cattle with Simmental influence. ◊ He is backed by impressive cow families on the top and bottom of his pedigree, combining two breed legends Dream On and Built Right. From JS Simmentals, IA and Clear Water Simmentals, IN

New Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 9.8 2.5 63.9 93.9 7.8 24.1 56.0 14.8 10.1 49.2 -.26 .02 -.06 Acc .30 .38 .33 .34 .25 .26 .28 .28 .10 .28 .19 .35 .13 % Rank 30 20 3

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Reg: 3002275 Tattoo: 20C DOB: 3/20/2015 Purebred SM Hetero. Black and Homo. Polled REA .81 .24

API 121

BW: 73 lbs / ET

TI 66

SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 WLE TWANG Z547 SHAWNEE MISS 770P JS BURNING UP 33R JS FLATOUT FLIRTY 46T JS SHES SO FINE 14P

14SM3085 TJ Cowboy

Up 529B ◊ Cowboy Up is a powerfully constructed son of Cowboy Cut with incredible growth, performance and docility. ◊ An ideal mating to enhance growth and carcass value without sacrificing muscle and phenotype. Ranks in the top 1 percent of the breed for WW and top 2 percent for YW. ◊ An all-purpose sire, ranking in the top 1 percent of the breed for TI and top 2 percent for API. ◊ He rang the bell on performance with a weaning weight of 853 and a yearling weight of 1369. He also recorded ultrasound ratios of 115 IMF and 106 REA. From Triangle J Ranch and Kearns Cattle Co., NE

Reg: 2891389 Tattoo: 529B DOB: 1/28/2014 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: 93 lbs / ET WW: 853 lbs / ET YW: 1369 lbs / ET

TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z CCR MS 4045 TIME 7322T S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 TJ MS 46W TJ 49N

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 17.7 -0.4 100.1 137.6 13.9 26.7 76.7 16.1 13.6 69.3 -.01 .63 -.01 Acc .53 .72 .61 .56 .33 .32 .40 .28 .29 .46 .31 .41 .36 % Rank 10 1 2 2 15 1 10 15 1 10

14SM3082 LRS Top

REA .70 .31

API 174

TI 101

Son, Triangle J Ranch, NE

Ten 104A ◊ Top Ten offers breed-leading calving ease, growth, carcass merit, and profitability in one package. ◊ An excellent option for those considering using a SimAngusTM sire in their commercial operations. ◊ He has a no holes EPD profile ranking in the top 10 percent for CE, top 5 percent for API, and top 10 percent for TI. ◊ Clay Lassle commented, “The calves come small, grow quickly, and have excellent phenotype.” ◊ He combines two of the elite sires in the beef industry: Ten X and Sure Bet From Lassle Ranch Simmentals and Begger’s Diamond V Ranch, MT

BW: 83 lbs / ratio 107 WW: 737 lbs / ratio 104 YW: 1332 lbs / ratio 110

MYTTY IN FOCUS A A R TEN X 7008 S A A A R LADY KELTON 5551 DIKEMANS SURE BET LRS MS SUREBET 104Y LRS MS MISSINGLINK 968W

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 17.9 -1.7 69.2 113.6 11.0 16.8 51.4 15.9 12.9 55.1 -.23 .55 -.05 Acc .72 .87 .82 .80 .49 .49 .57 .31 .15 .58 .38 .46 .45 % Rank 10 15 30 20 10 10 25 2 20

REA .85 .38 15

API 166

TI 83

Simmental

Reg: 2729707 Tattoo: 104A DOB: 2/25/2013 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

Son, Lassle Ranch Simmentals, MT

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7SM85 GW TRIPLE

CROWN 018C ◊ One of the very best EPD profile sons of J Bar J Nightride chosen to follow in his sire’s footsteps! ◊ He is stacked for carcass merit with a top ranking marbling EPD plus top for both API and TI! ◊ Triple Crown’s double digit calving ease EPD makes him a serious consideration for SimAngusTM heifer projects From Gateway Simmentals, MT and Gibbs Farms, AL Reg: 2954741 Tattoo: 018C DOB: 2/12/2015 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 20.8 -6.1 62.0 103.0 11.6 18.1 49.1 14.7 14.3 42.4 -.09 .88 -.01 Acc .56 .72 .57 .53 .29 .29 .36 .33 .15 .44 .28 .41 .25 % Rank 2 1 10 15 10 15 1

REA .62 .33

API 189

TI 92

BW: WW: YW: Yr. Frame:

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS 81 lbs / ratio 106 673 lbs / ratio 103 J BAR J NIGHTRIDE 225Z 1208 lbs / ratio 101 J BAR J MISS ND 793X 5.0 GW PREDESTINED 701T GW MISS GPRD 359A GW MISS PREM BEEF 240Y

7SM86 JC ENGINEER 102C ◊ A rare find, top EPD and indexes with an outcross, very useable pedigree, very little Shear Force or Legacy close up in his pedigree. ◊ Early reports are very good on heifers for calving ease, plus, they like the phenotype and growth of the calves! From J/C Simmentals, MI and Hillstown Farm, IL Reg: 2976529 Tattoo: JC102C DOB: 2/20/2015 Purebred SM Homo. Black/Homo. Polled Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 21.7 -5.0 60.1 95.8 11.9 23.9 54.0 17.1 13.0 39.6 -.27 .41 -.04 Acc .48 .65 .49 .49 .29 .29 .35 .31 .16 .41 .27 .40 .25 % Rank 1 1 15 30 10 15 20 4

REA .94 .31 15

API 177

TI 84

GW LUCKY MAN 644N BW: 66 lbs / ratio 126 GW LUCKY BOY 252U WW: 716 lbs / ratio 95 YW: 1318 lbs / ratio 102 GW MISS NEW DEAL 814TS HOOK`S QUEST 86U HOOKS ZOLA 102Z HOOK`S WINSOME 57W

7SM84 LMF MADISON B752 ◊ A high performance SimAngusTM bull who boasted 125 for ADG, 118 for WDA and 112 for Yearling gain, plus a 128 ratio for REA and 166 ratio for IMF. ◊ Back by a proven cow family, this high performance SimAngusTM can improve muscle, performance and marbling.

Simmental

From Little Mountain Farm, AL

Reg: 2934717 Tattoo: B752 DOB: 9/15/2014 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 14.7 -0.1 67.7 115.3 11.0 27.4 61.2 20.5 14.9 58.7 -.07 .86 .00 Acc .41 .49 .41 .41 .29 .29 .33 .29 .17 .34 .27 .41 .26 % Rank 25 20 10 10 10 1 4 1 2

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REA .79 .33 20

API 184

TI 89

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K 86 lbs / ratio 103 686 lbs / ratio 100 S D S ALUMNI 115X 1446 lbs / ratio 112 S D S QUEEN 801U 39 cm GW LUCKY MAN 644N 5.7 IR MS GENEVA U074 FINKS MISS 2109 8315 323

7SM75 GW ROBUST 605Z

◊ Known as the growth and muscle bull with over an inch of ribeye EPD ◊ Robust is a huge spread bull from birth to growth! ◊ His progeny are rugged, big footed, very muscular, he now ranks as the no. 17 sire for registrations in the entire Simmental breed! ◊ Ranks in the top 1 percent of breed for REA, 1 percent for WW, and 3 percent for YW From Gateway Simmentals, MT; Gibbs Farms, AL and Cow Camp Ranch, KS

Reg: 2694778 Tattoo: 605Z DOB: 2/7/2012 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

90 lbs / ratio 90 744 lbs / ratio 115 1349 lbs / ratio 121 35 cm 5.2

G A R US PREMIUM BEEF GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P GW PREDESTINED 701T GW MISS GPRD 123X GW MISS MATERNAL 523P

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF REA EPD 12.9 1.5 86.6 132.3 2.1 25.3 68.6 12.3 18.3 70.2 -.27 .56 -.03 1.34 Acc .90 .92 .91 .91 .86 .86 .87 .42 .53 .60 .52 .68 .64 .65 % Rank 1 3 20 1 30 1 1 20 1

7SM71 S D S IN

API 152

TI 90

FORCE 112Y

Son, Hook Farm, MN

◊ Proven for high, double-digit calving ease, In force is the bet the ranch calving ease sire for use in SimAngusTM and some English bred Angus and black baldy heifer programs. ◊ In force strength is only moderate growth, moderate=framed females, nice udders, added milk, yet maintains fleshing ability. ◊ Ranks in the top 3 percent of the breed for CE, 1 percent for BW and 4 percent for MARB. ◊ Calving Ease, maternal value and Marbling are his strengths From South Dakota State University; Gibbs Farms, AL and Cow Camp Ranch, KS

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

67 lbs / ratio 124 729 lbs / ratio 111 1275 lbs / ratio 105 39 cm 5.4

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY MYTTY IN FOCUS S D S PRINCESS 925W S D S PRINCESS 761T

Spring 2018 ASA Sire Summary CE BW WW YW MCE MILK MWW STAY DOC CW YG MARB BF EPD 19.9 -4.6 42.4 63.5 10.0 31.5 52.7 17.0 14.8 21.1 -.12 .73 -.02 Acc .88 .90 .88 .88 .84 .84 .85 .44 .72 .60 .51 .67 .62 % Rank 3 1 20 2 4 5 4

REA .34 .64

Simmental

Reg: 2593861 Tattoo: 112Y DOB: 2/23/2011 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Homo. Black/Homo. Polled

Son, Cow Camp Ranch, KS

API 172

TI 75

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7SP34 JSF

Goldenrod 57U

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The perfect outcross option for Gauge daughters. One of the best mature bulls in any breed for foot and leg structure. A breed leader for calving ease and low birth weight. His dam is one of the highest revenue donors in the Shorthorn breed. Ideal mating on Angus females to add English based maternal heterosis. A great option for Final Answer, Consensus, and Confidence progeny.

From Stangl Shorthorns, SD

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

X4142922 57U 3/16/2008

Fall 2017 ASA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 16 -3.4 50 Acc .75 .78 .75 % Rank 2 3

7SP33 JSF

YW 60 .74

MILK 37 .71 1

TM 62 1

72 lbs / ratio 122 697 lbs / ratio 102 1139 lbs / ratio 101 36 cm

CEM 7 .71 10

ST 10 .33 20

CW 0 .55

ALTA CEDAR ULTIMATE 130K LEVELDALE JAVELIN 535R LEVELDALE JANET 229M ET WAUKARU GOLD ELEMENT 156 KL GOLD ROSE KL DOUBLE ROSE

REA -.27 .24

Dam of Goldenrod

FAT MARB $CEZ $BMI $F .03 -.04 57.11 147.88 51.44 .28 .38 3 5

Gauge 137W

◊ A breed leader for both CED and CEM, a great option for heifers to add heterosis ◊ Got Quality Grade? Ranks in the top 5 percent of the breed for MARB EPD! ◊ Add body depth, fleshing ability, and docility faster than most any sire anywhere ◊ A high stayability sire that allows you to add maternal heterosis and longevity without increasing cow size or sacrificing grading ability

Shorthorn

From Jungels Shorthorn Farm, ND and Byland Polled Shorthorns, OH

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Fall 2017 ASA Sire Summary CED BW WW EPD 16 -1.4 54 Acc .85 .87 .85 % Rank 2 10

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x4164807 137W 9/11/2009

YW 44 .85

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88 lbs / ratio 102 609 lbs / ratio 104 1114 lbs / ratio 105 38 cm 5.2

CEM 10 .82 2

ST 11 .41 15

CW -8 .59

REA -.45 .51

Byland Axis 1D85 SBR Tsunami 20T SBR Dee 232 KL Duplicator KL Mina Star 1051 KL Mina Star DD

Son, Jungels Shorthorn Farm, ND

FAT MARB $CEZ $BMI $F .46 .01 59.97 176.73 56.81 .55 .52 3 3 1 20 Fall 2017 Shorthorn Breed Average EPDs Production: CED: 5 BW: 2.0 WW: 52 YW: 60 MK: 17 TM: 43 CEM: 1 Carcass: CW : 8 REA: -.05 FAT: -.04 MARB: .05 $Values: $CEZ: 21.00 $BMI: 110.00 $F: 51.00

7CH96 LT

Affinity 6221 PLD ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

Stunning Rushmore son with incredible performance projections Backed by 5 generations of great-uddered, highlyproductive cows at Lindskov-Thiel Affinity will add depth, width, flank and scrotal with excellent pigment. One of the most exciting Charolais prospects in recent years—he will be popular!

From Lindskov-Thiel Charolais and J & J Trust, SD and Domek Charolais, MT Reg: M880381 Tattoo: 6221 DOB: 3/10/2016 Hetero. Polled

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

New Spring 2018 AICA Sire Summary CE BW WW EPD 13.4 -3.0 34 Acc .50 .43 .73 % Rank 3 6 30

7CH95 FTJ

YW 67 .64 20

MILK 15 .45 15

MCE 8 .40 25

MTL 32 0 9

SC 1.4 .50 4

CW 26 .32 25

REA .90 .31 15

LT RIO BRAVO 3181 P 88 lbs / ratio 99 816 lbs / ratio 101 LT Rushmore 8060 PLD 1310 lbs / ratio 108 LT BRENDA’S EASE 3055PLD 41 cm WINN MANS LANZA 610S LT ATHENA 1247 LT SILVER ATHENA 7123 P

FAT MARB TSI .015 .22 219.62 .28 .26 25 8

Cascade 1508 ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊

High-performance, attractive and right-sized Blue Value son Study his EPD projections – there’s lots to like here! His dam delivers great ones every time. First calves have hit the ground with low birth weight and super calf vigor

From Fred & Toni Jorgensen, CA Reg: M868134 Tattoo: 1508 DOB: 1/7/2015 Homo. Polled

Spring 2018 AICA Sire Summary CE BW WW EPD 9.6 -1.1 37 Acc .49 .51 .66 % Rank 15 25 20

7CH94 WR

YW 69 .58 15

MILK 12 .42 30

MCE 11.1 .37 3

MTL 31 0 15

SC 1.1 .47 20

CW 24 .31 30

REA .59 .31

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC: Yr. Frame:

LT Bluegrass 4017 81 lbs / ratio 94 725 lbs / ratio 105 LT Blue value 7903 et 1258 lbs / ratio 107 LT Unlimited Maid 7184 P 40 cm LT Silver Distance 5342P 6.6 FTJ Silver Distance Ali TW1301 FTJ Easy Blend Ali 704-1128

FAT MARB TSI .018 .26 218.24 .28 .27 15 10

Travel Agent A602 ◊ Delivers a great balance of phenotype and performance ◊ Designed to sire easily born, fast-growing calves ◊ Offers solid projections for Calving Ease, growth and Marbling improvement

Reg: M836604 Tattoo: A602 DOB: 2/14/2013 Homo. Polled Spring 2018 AICA Sire Summary CE BW WW EPD 11.1 -1.5 33 Acc .54 .71 .57 % Rank 10 20

YW 64 .43 30

MILK 20 .24 6

MCE 4.8 .20

MTL 36 0 6

SC 0 .33

CW 7 .19

REA .32 .18

BW: WW: YW: Yr. Frame:

LT Silver Distance 5342P 84 lbs / ratio 106 725 lbs / ratio 116 LT Long distance 9001 pld 1403 lbs / ratio 111 LT Belle 7026 P 6.3 NWMSU Doc Silver 362 PLD WR Miss Silver Y601 WR Miss Easy Pro W600

FAT MARB TSI .015 .30 214.89 .14 .14 6 25

Spring 2018 Charolais Breed Average EPDs Production: CE: 5.1 BW: .3 WW: 28.9 YW: 52.7 MILK: 8.7 MCE: 5.4 MTL: 23.2 SC: .83 Carcass: CW: 13.9 REA: .59 FAT: .002 MARB: .10 TSI: 200.79

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From Wagonhammer Ranches, NE

7CA11 fair lucky 1A

Club Calf

◊ Powerful MAB son who is siring champions from coast to coast ◊ Super sound, big-hippped and big-boned along with extras from hair, style and color pattern ◊ Designed to sire the kind to put you and your customers in the purple Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

7MA11 GMAF 80

Brangus Brahman

From Fair Cattle Co., CA

proof 148Y ◊ Thick, wide and fancy I-80 son ◊ Powerful pedigree and phenotype designed to generate show-stoppers ◊ Sires calves with a great look and extra base-width and muscle Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

Red Brangus

369512 1A 2/21/2013

Monopoly Man Among Boys 59T Doctor Who FAIR Wicked Harriet 902W PUTZ Miss Rockstar 517R

424880 148Y 3/3/2011

COWAN’S ALI 4M GOET I-80 BPF MILEY 80T IRISH WHISKEY GMAF 148S Commercial Cow

From Goff Farms and Goettemoeller Show Cattle, IN

7BN7 Bwcc cruise 107B3 ◊ Moderate for size with an emphasis on added growth and dimension ◊ Ultra clean with a massive rib shape and a pedigree built from proven performers From Blackwater Cattle Co., GA Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

R10293457 107B3 10/19/2014

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

MC ELEGIDO 924W6 BWCC CRUISE 889Z28 BWCC MS LEAD GUN 889W26 MC rock star 924u6 BWCC MS Rock Star 107z7 BWCC MS real deal 107u3

76 lbs / ratio 107 613 lbs / ratio 90 1242 lbs / ratio 101 34 cm

7BR528 ttt suva gus Echo 760 ◊ Big and strong with an ideal disposition and a superb skeletal structure ◊ Use to add the Brahman influence with growthy, pounds-heavy offspring

Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

916490 760/3 1/29/2013

JDH MR. echo manso JDH ECHO’S LAIR MANSO jdh lady brooke manso jdh martin manso ttt suvette martie 266 wr ms suva bowcrata 042

From Tic Tac Toe Ranch, TX

7RB5 trio’s balco zoltar 175z2 ◊ Royally-bred, Zoltar presents a commanding profile with style and performance. ◊ An excellent choice to generate high-production cattle who thrive in tough environments From Trio Cattle & Genetics LLC, TX Reg: Tattoo: DOB:

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RR10222922 175Z2 3/14/2012

BW: WW: YW: Yr. SC:

74 lbs / ET 671 lbs / ET 1176 lbs / ET 39 cm

CX Excaliber 19/M Lazy 3 Stateman 100S Miss KC Chaps 100P III Red Top 482/1 III Mis Fancy 175/4 Miss Ivey 0175

select sires | angus Code No. 7AN258 7AN329 7AN370 7AN371 7AN374 7AN381 7AN397 7AN406 7AN407 7AN420 7AN422 7AN429 7AN431 7AN437 7AN438 7AN442

Full Name TC Total 410 SAV Mustang 9134 Boyd Signature 1014 Benfield Reality 6211 SCC First-N-Goal GAF 114 Curtin Lumineer 2001 GAR Early Bird Welytok Charter 3B20 Bruns Thunderbolt 963 Penners-CC Double Black 2257 G A R Prophecy Mohnen Rushmore 1544 Gaffney Game Time 370 D Capital Gains B487 Baldridge Jennings Z064 G A R Relevance

select sires | Limousin Code Name Total Mustang Signature Reality First-N-Goal Lumineer Early Bird Charter Thunderbolt Double Black Prophecy Rushmore Game Time Capital Gains Jennings Relevance

Reg. No. 14844711 16397246 16916267 17065973 17030115 17276958 17354178 17456955 17680550 17311160 17623660 17843976 17805943 18021912 17314954 17965453

Stetson Husker Rancher Revolution Mr. Olie

2396913 2575115 2649154 2754651 2545563

Select sires | Simmental 7SM54 7SM68 7SM76 7SM81 237SM1029

RCR Stetson T17 UNL-Husker 84X JF RANCHER 222Z WLE/LWSC REVOLUTION A409 DKSR MR Olie X4

Select sires | Red Angus MLK CRK Epic 8171 Beiber Rouse Samurai X22 Larson Sun King 016 LSF RAB Exclusive 2793Z Brown Pursuit A7670 Brown EZ Renewal A1951

Epic Samurai Sun King Exclusive Pursuit Renewal

1238940 1363427 1384618 1551325 1607257 1612732

Bluestem Top Shelf Redeem Resource

43086834 P43122851 42834201 P43388415

Select sires | hereford 7HH57 7HP108 7HP109 7HP112

MCR Bluestem 977 TH 122 71I Top Shelf 504X ET KJ HVH 33N Redeem 485T ET Hyalite Resource 331

Select sires | Charolais 7CH90

WR Good Stuff T641

Wulfs Warbonnet 6254W Wulfs Accel T303A

Code Name Africa LimFlex Argus LimFlex

Reg. No. NXM2028134 LFM2039851

Windy Final Solution Secretary Elevation Trooper Oahe Dam Asset Rex War Party 1472 Ribeye Direct Deposit Titanium Solid Ground Dividend

16237970 16447791 17323393 17504479 17585550 16705809 18023203 17314968 17236833 17617135 17954456 18322116 18355137 17974270

Dew It Right Load Up

2403649 2998684

Statement Stormer Stetson Blueprint

1360027 1522532 1525314 1603489

Domino 789T Signature Revolution 755T 2107

42788399 43120819 43211211 42800887 43290227

337/7

908700

Spruce Jock Peak Max

NPM1864102 NPM2016114 NPM2018669

accelerated genetics | angus 14AN366 14AN387 14AN410 14AN431 14AN433 14AN446 14AN456 14AN458 14AN460 14AN468 14AN469 14AN481 14AN489 14AN491

Apex Windy 078 Connealy Final Solution Ellingson Secretary 2011 Sitz Elevation Z64 Connealy Trooper 3682 MR JT Oahe Dam 014 Bartels Asset 402 Baldridge Rex Z092 Werner War Party 1472 Ellingson Ribeye 3195 KR Direct Deposit Bartels Titanium 44 Solid Ground 5087 Spur Dividend 4270

accelerated genetics | simmental 14SM3048 Welshs Dew It Right 067T 14SM3092 Mohnen Load Up C15 accelerated genetics | red angus 14AR2061 14AR2066 14AR2068 14AR2076

Pelton Statement 225W Bieber Stormer Z433 GMRA Stetson 2240 Jeffries Blueprint 258Z

accelerated genetics | hereford 14HH107 14HP1021 14HP1023 14HP1027 14HP1038

CL 1 Domino 789T 1ET Huth Signature X083 Huth 813 Revolution 4R Y001 TH 223 71I Victor 755T RST 0124 Times A Wastin 2107

accelerated genetics | brahman 14BR43

MR V8 337/7

accelerated genetics | limousin Good Stuff

M746290

select sires | Limousin 7LM12 7LM14

Full Name Wulfs Africa 1086A Wulf's Argus 6047A

Warbonnet LM Accel LM

NPM1931819 NPM2039370

14LM4508 Sprng Crks Spruce 018S 14LM4510 Sprng Crks Jock 7114Z 14LM4511 Sprng Crks Peak Max 409Z

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7AR56 7AR60 7AR61 7AR66 7AR70 7AR72

Code No. 7LM15 7LM16

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ORDER AI CERTIFICATES Ordering A.I. Certificates and is now all online. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to order your A.I. Certificates!

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3. A Shop Select Sires and Accelerated Genetics page will appear with login information. Enter your account login and password. If you do not have an account with us yet, click donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an account under the login information and create a new user account. 4. Once logged in, you can either edit past uncompleted orders or create a new one. 5. Creating a new order will take you to the purchasing page. Select a breed, sire and quantity of certificates or you can use the search bar to find the sire, then click add item. 6. After you have added all of your A.I. certificates to your cart, you will need to type in your membership numbers with the respective breed before you can continue.

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8. Your order review will appear with the bull(s) code number, registration number, sire name, quantity and price. If your order is correct, click continue. If not, click back and it will take you back to your cart where you can edit your purchases. 9. A contact, payment, billing and shipping impromptu will appear, fill it out with the correct information and click continue. Be sure to select the correct cooperative when selecting for your area. Billing information MUST match the credit card being used for payment. 10. Next will appear a final review page that will have all of your account information and purchases. This will be the last prompt before completing your order. Be sure to check for any errors before clicking complete. 11. Once you click complete, choose finish and your order will be received by our customer service representatives. If you have any issues during the process of ordering your A.I. Certificates or have any questions, contact our customer service team by phone, (608) 355-5407, or by email, customerservice@selectsires.com updated 12/18/17

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Expected Progeny Differences Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) - The expected difference in performance of a bull’s progeny compared to the performance of another sire’s progeny. Accuracy (Acc.) - A measure of reliability of an EPD expressed between 0 and 1.0. Accuracies closer to 1.0 means the EPD is a more reliable estimate of a sire’s true genetic value for the trait. Proof Positive - Bulls that are .85 or higher accuracy for Birth Weight EPD. TMProof Positive is a trademark of Select Sires Inc. % Rank - Based on percentages, this indicates where a bull’s EPD ranks him in the entire population of his respective breed. Calving Ease Direct (CED) - is the difference in percentage of unassisted births when a sire is bred to first calf heifers. A higher number is desirable. Birth Weight (BW) - predicts the difference in average birth weight of a bull’s calves compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a lower number is desirable. Weaning Weight (WW) - predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is desirable. Yearling Weight (YW) - predicts the difference in average 365-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable. Yearling Height (YH) - The YH EPD predicts the difference in yearling hip height of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, ideal values vary depending on production environment. Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG) - expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for postweaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed. Dry Matter Intake (DMI) - expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference transmitting ability for feed intake during the postweaning phase, compared to that of other sires. Scrotal Circumference (SC) - The SC EPD predicts the difference in yearling scrotal circumference of a bull’s male progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in centimeters, a larger number is desirable. Docility (Doc) - is expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility. It predicts the average difference of progeny from a sire in comparison with another sire’s calves. In herds where temperament problems are not an issue, this expected difference would not be realized. Calving Ease Maternal (CEM or MCE) - is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births of a sire’s daughters as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable. Milk (MILK) - The milk EPD predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s daughters’ calves compared to the calves from daughters of another bull. Reported in pounds, ideal milk values depend heavily upon the nutritional environment of the herd. Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW -Simmental); Milk and Growth (M&G - Hereford); Total Maternal (TM - Red Angus) - The EPD predicts the Weaning Weight of a bull’s daughters’ progeny and reflects both the milking ability of a bull’s daughters and the growth potential of their calves. Reported in pounds, higher numbers are generally desirable. Stayability (STAY - Red Angus & Simmental) - The stayability EPD predicts the probability of a bull’s daughters staying in production to at least six years of age compared to daughters of another bull. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable. Carcass Traits – EPDs for carcass traits are calculated using weighted averages of yearling ultrasounds and progeny carcass data. Carcass Weight (CW) - The EPD predicts the difference in hot carcass weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated at a given endpoint. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable. Marbling (MARB, IMF) - The EPD predicts the difference in average USDA Marbling score of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull at a similar end point. Reported in degrees of a Marbling score, higher values are desirable. Ribeye Area (REA) - The EPD predicts the difference in ribeye area of a bull’s progeny compared to the progeny of another bull and is an indicator of total muscle in the carcass. Reported in square inches, larger numbers are generally desirable. Fat (FAT) - The EPD predicts the difference in fat thickness of carcasses, measured between the 12th and 13th ribs, of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, lower values are desirable. Yield Grade (YG - Simmental) – The EPD predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in tenths of a USDA YG, lower numbers are desirable.

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$VALUE INDEXES are multi-trait selection indexes, expressed in dollars per head, to assist beef producers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment. Angus: Cow Energy Value ($EN) - expressed in dollars saved per cow per year, the EPD assesses differences in cow energy requirements for daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). $EN savings differences account for lactation energy requirements and mature size of cows. Weaned Calf Value ($W) - an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for preweaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk and mature cow size. Feedlot Value ($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. 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) - an index value 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. Simmental: All-Purpose Index (API) - Expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates Simmental sires being used on the entire cowherd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with a portion of the daughters retained for breeding and the steers and remaining heifers fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. With the exception of shear force (tenderness), all EPDs are considered in this index. Terminal Index (TI) - Expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates the merit of sires when bred to mature Angus cows and all progeny are fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. Consequently, maternal traits such as milk, stayability and MCE are not considered in this index. Red Angus: HerdBuilder Index (HB) - As the name indicates, implementation of the HerdBuilder Index will assist producers in building profitable herds. The HerdBuilder Index is built using the following production scenario: Red Angus bulls mated to cows and heifers (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental), replacement heifers retained from within the herd, and all remaining progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid. GridMaster Index (GM) - While Red Angus has traditionally been known as a superior maternal breed, those who have retained ownership in Red Angus calves know of their potential to excel in the feedyard and ultimately hang a premium carcass. The GridMaster Index is built using the following production scenario: Red Angus bulls mated to cows (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental) and all progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid. Hereford: Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) - This is an index to maximize profit for commercial cow-calf producers who use Hereford bulls in rotational crossbreeding programs on Angus-based cows. Retained ownership of calves through the feedlot phase of production is maintained and the cattle are to be marketed on a CHB pricing grid. Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) - This is a terminal sire index, where Hereford bulls are used on British-cross cows and all offspring are sold as fed cattle on a CHB pricing grid. There is no emphasis on milk or fertility since all cattle will be terminal. This index promotes growth and carcass. Shorthorn: British Maternal Index ($BMI) - As the name implies, this multi-trait selection index attempts to measure a bull’s potential profitability when complimenting the British cow base (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, etc.). Shorthorn females can likewise be gauged at adding value to British or British-composite bulls of other breeds. A balance of growth and carcass traits is desired with a strong maternal component aimed at optimum reproductive efficiency and cow longevity.

Handling Frozen Semen Straws

Proper semen handling is essential to maintain optimum reproductive performance of your A.I. breeding program. To maintain the high quality of semen you purchased from your Select Sires representative, you must pay strict attention to the many details of semen handling outlined on this poster. If you have questions about the correct handling procedures for Select Sires semen, please call you Select Sires Reproductive Solutions Specialist. STRAW RETRIEVAL AND THAWING • Avoid raising straws above the frost line. (1) • On new canes, bend the identification tab up to a 45º angle. (2) • Use the forceps to remove one straw at a time from the top. If it takes more than 10 seconds to retrieve the straw, lower the canister back into the tank and allow to re-cool for 20 to 30 seconds. (3) • Shake the straw gently to remove excess liquid nitrogen and promptly place in 95º F (35º C) water to thaw for at least 45 seconds. Thaw only as many straws as you can use in 10 to 15 minutes. When multiple straws are thawed, do not allow direct contact during thawing process. (4) • To retrieve straws from the bottom goblet, grasp the cane and raise it until the straws are even with other cane tops. Hold the cane and canister with one hand. With your forceps in the other hand, remove the desired straw and place it in the thaw water. (5) LOADING THE INSEMINATION GUN • Before loading the insemination gun, pre-warm the barrel by stroking it vigorously with your hand five or six times. • Make sure the plunger is back about six inches to allow for insertion of the straw. • Remove the straw from the thaw water and wipe it completely dry with a paper towel. • Check to see that the straw contains semen from the desired bull and that a small bubble is at the crimped end. • If the bubble is not at the crimped end, gently tap the straw until the bubble moves to its correct position. • Place the cotton plug end of the straw in the gun. It will stop at exactly the right depth. • Wipe the scissors with a paper towel and cut the straw at a right angle ¼" below the lab seal. (6) • Slide the plastic sheath over the straw and gun and firmly attach the sheath and gun together. (7 and 8) • Inspect the straw end of the gun to ensure a proper seal between sheath and straw. (9) • Wrap loaded guns in a paper towel or in a plastic sheath cover to provide both thermal and hygienic protection and place inside your clothing for transport to the cow. (10)

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A.I. Technique in Cattle Mel DeJarnette, Vice President of Processing and Research and Dr. Ray Nebel, Vice President of Technical Service Programs, Select Sires Inc.

Because the rumen displaces the reproductive tract to the right, it is much easier to locate and manipulate the tract with your left hand.

The cervix is located on the floor of the pelvic cavity near the anterior end of the pelvic bone.

As you insert the breeding gun into the vagina, keep your gloved hand even with the gun tip.

Keep your open hand flat against the floor of the rectum, allowing manure to pass over the top of your hand and arm.

Grasp the external opening to the cervix with the thumb on top and the forefingers underneath to close the fornix and guide the gun tip into the cervix.

The recto-vaginal technique is the most commonly used method to artificially inseminate cattle. The basic skills required to perform this technique can be obtained with about three days practice under professional instruction and supervision. Additional proficiency and confidence will be achieved with further work on your own. Regardless of whether you are left or right handed, it is recommended that you use your left hand in the rectum to manipulate the reproductive tract and the right hand to manipulate the insemination gun. This is because the rumen or stomach of the cow lies on the left side of the abdominal cavity, displacing the reproductive tract slightly to the right. Thus, you will find it much easier to locate and manipulate the tract with your left as opposed to right hand. Raise the tail with your right hand and gently massage the rectum with the lubricated glove on your left hand. Place the tail on the left side of your left forearm so it will not interfere with the insemination process. With your fingers together in a pointed fashion, insert your hand in the rectum, up to your wrist. Gently wipe the vulva with a paper towel to remove excess manure and debris. Be careful not to apply excessive pressure, which may smear or push manure into the vulva and vagina. With your left hand make a fist and press down directly on top of the vulva. This will spread the vulva lips allowing clear access to insert the gun tip several inches into the vagina before contacting the vaginal walls. Insert the gun at a 30º upward angle to avoid entering the urethral opening and bladder located on the floor of the vagina. With the gun about 6 to 8 inches inside the vagina, raise the rear of the gun to a somewhat level position and slide it forward until it contacts the external portion of the cervix. You will note a distinct gristly sensation on the gun when it contacts the end of the cervix. The cervix, consists of dense connective tissue and muscle and is your primary landmark for inseminating cattle. It has often been described as having the size and consistency of a turkey neck. The size will vary, with post partum interval and age of the animal. The cervix usually has three or four annular rings or folds. The opening into the cervix protrudes back into the vagina. This forms a 360º blind-ended pocket completely around the cervical opening. This pocket is referred to as the fornix. In most cows, the cervix will be located on the floor of the pelvic cavity near the anterior end of the pelvic bone. In older cows with large reproductive tracts, the cervix may rest slightly over the pelvic bone and down into the abdominal cavity. To become a successful inseminator it is very important that you always know where the tip of the insemination gun is located. The walls of the vagina consist of thin-layered muscle and loose connective tissue. The insemination gun can be easily felt with your palpating hand. As you insert the breeding gun into the vagina, keep your gloved hand even with the gun tip. Manure in the rectum can often interfere with your ability to palpate the cervix and gun tip. However, it is seldom necessary to remove all the manure from the bowel. Instead, keep your open hand flat against the floor of the rectum, allowing the manure to pass over the top of your hand and arm. While handling the cervix you may notice rectal constriction rings attempting to force your arm from the cow. To relax these rings, place two fingers through the center of a ring and massage back and forth. The constriction ring will eventually relax, pass over your hand and arm, and you can continue the palpation process. Because the reproductive tract is freely movable, cows that have strong rectal and abdominal contractions in response to being palpated may actually push their reproductive tract back into the pelvic cavity. This will cause many folds to form in the vagina. In such cases, the insemination gun will often get caught in these folds and little or no progress will be made until they are removed. If you can locate the cervix, grasp it and push it forward. This will straighten the vagina and the gun should pass freely up to the cervix. If you cannot locate the cervix, encircle the gun tip with your thumb and forefingers. With a straightening motion of your wrist, gently “milk” the folds out of the vagina a little at a time. Slide the gun forward and repeat the process

Using the flexibility of your wrist, twist and bend the cervix until you feel the second ring slide over the gun tip.

Use your index finger to check gun placement (1/4 inch past the end of the cervix) before depositing semen.

At this point it is important for you to understand that inseminating a cow is a two-step process. The first step is to get the gun tip to the cervix. To accomplish this you must work the vagina and cervix forward, away from you to straighten the vaginal folds. If you do not feel the gristly sensation of the cervix on the gun, you are still in step one of the process. Once the gun is in contact with the external surface of the cervix you are ready to begin step 2. In step 2, you place the cervix on or over the insemination gun. That’s right, the cervix is placed on the gun, the gun is not passed through the cervix. Excessive movement or probing with the insemination gun during the second step is very often counterproductive. Ground gained is often lost and we find ourselves back in a vaginal fold. The key to mastering step 2 of the insemination process is to know how to hold and manipulate the cervix and concentrating on doing the work with the hand inside the cow, not the one holding the gun. When the gun first contacts the cervix, you will usually find that the tip is in the fornix directly over top of the opening. Grasp the external opening to the cervix with the thumb on top and forefingers underneath. This closes the fornix at top and bottom. As in step 1 we must still know the location of the gun tip. This is accomplished with the palm and third and fourth fingers of your palpating hand. Use your palm and these two fingers to guide the gun tip to the cervical opening located between your thumb and forefingers. With gentle probing the opening should be located. You will feel the gun slide forward until it contacts the second cervical ring. Maintain gentle but steady forward pressure on the gun and slide your thumb and forefingers just in front of the gun tip and re-grasp the cervix. Because the cervix is composed of dense connective tissue and muscle, it is difficult to clearly distinguish the gun tip when it is located within this structure. However, you can determine the approximate location by bending the cervix. Using the flexibility of your wrist, twist and bend the cervix until you feel the second ring slide over the gun tip. Repeat the process until all the rings have been passed over the gun tip. In some cases, it may be necessary to bend the cervix at a 90º angle to clear the cervical folds. Remember, you are placing the cervix over the gun, not the gun through the cervix. A slight jiggle or “give-and-go” of the gun may sometimes be necessary to help pass by a fold, but for the most part gentle forward pressure is all that is necessary and gun movement should be minimal. When all rings of the cervix have been cleared, the gun should slide forward freely with little resistance. Since the uterine wall is very thin, you will once again be able to clearly feel the insemination gun. You are now ready to check your placement and deposit the semen. Rotate your gloved hand until it lies on top of the cervix. With your index finger, locate the far end of the cervix. Pull back on the gun until you feel the tip directly underneath your finger near the internal opening of the cervix. Raise your finger and slowly deposit the semen. Push the plunger slowly so that drops of semen fall directly into the uterine body. With proper A.I. technique and gun placement, semen will be deposited in the uterine body. Uterine contractions will then transport spermatozoa forward to the horns and oviducts with a good distribution of both sides. When the insemination gun is more than 1” through the cervix, all the semen will be deposited in only one horn. This creates a situation of uneven semen distribution. Should the animal ovulate from the opposite horn, conception rates may be compromised. Be sure to raise your finger after checking gun placement. Not doing so may obstruct one horn, again creating a situation of uneven semen distribution. When checking gun tip placement, be careful not to apply excessive pressure. The delicate uterine lining is easily damaged, predisposing the cow to uterine infections and reduced fertility. Make sure you push in with the plunger and do not pull back on the gun. Pulling back may result in much of the semen dose being deposited in the cervix and vagina instead of the uterine body. Although the recommended site of semen deposition is in the uterine body, research suggests that when exact gun tip placement is in doubt, depositing semen slightly into one uterine horn is less likely to compromise fertility than cervical deposition. After properly depositing semen, slowly pull the gun from the reproductive tract. Remove the gloved hand from the rectum and shake off the excess manure. Check the gun tip for signs of blood, infection or semen leakage inside the sheath. Make notes for your veterinarian or future reference where appropriate. Remove the sheath from the gun and hold it in the gloved hand. For the final time, check to confirm which bull you have used. Remove the glove starting at the top of your arm by turning it inside out as you remove it. Wipe the gun clean and dry and return it to the proper storage location. Some of the most important aspects to remember when inseminating a cow to attain maximum breeding efficiency are: • Be gentle. Don’t use too much force. • Insemination is a two-step process. Get the gun to the cervix, and then place the cervix over the gun. • Deposit the semen just through the cervix into the uterine body. Correct insemination procedures will result in better breeding efficiencies. More selection pressure can then be placed on economic traits enabling you and your family to realize a higher return on your semen investment dollars. For more information about A.I. training classes, contact your Select Sires representative.

Some of the most important aspects to remember when inseminating a cow to attain maximum breeding efficiency are: • Be gentle. Don’t use too much force. • Insemination is a two-step process. Get the gun to the cervix, and then place the cervix over the gun. • Deposit the semen just through the cervix into the uterine body.

Push the plunger slowly so that drops of semen fall directly into the uterine body.

With proper A.I. technique and gun placement, semen will be deposited in the uterine body and contractions will transport spermatozoa forward to the horns and oviducts.

If the gun is more than 1 inch through the cervix, all the semen will be deposited into only one horn.

Make sure you push in with the plunger and do not pull back on the gun. Pulling back may result in much of the semen dose being deposited in the cervix and vagina.

BEEF COW PROTOCOLS - 2018 HEAT DETECTION

HEAT DETECT & TIME AI (TAI)

Select Synch

Select Synch & TAI

GnRH

Heat detect and AI day 6 to 10 and TAI all non-responders 72 – 84 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

PG 6

0 treatment day

GnRH

Select Synch +

GnRH

treatment day

CIDR®

PG 6-day CIDR®

Heat detect and AI days 0 to 3. Administer CIDR to non-responders and heat detect and AI days 9 to 12. Protocol may be used in heifers. PG CIDR® 9

3 treatment day

Heat detect & AI

PG 6-day

CIDR®

Heat detect & AI

& TAI

cow protocols

GnRH

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.. 72 - 84 hr .. 12

treatment day

Heat detect & AI

Perform TAI at 66 ± 2 hr after CIDR removal with GnRH at TAI. Two injections of PG 8 ± 2 hr apart are required for this protocol. PG

.. 60 - 66 hr .. 7

GnRH

PG CIDR®

treatment day

PG 5-day CO-Synch + CIDR®

Perform TAI at 72 ± 2 hr after CIDR removal with GnRH at TAI. Two injections of PG 8 ± 2 hr apart are required for this protocol.

CIDR®

Heat detect & AI

CIDR®

5-day CO-Synch + CIDR® GnRH

CIDR® treatment day

for Bos Indicus cows only

Perform TAI at 60 to 66 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

AI .. 72 - 84 hr ..

FIXED-TIME AI (TAI)*

CIDR®

GnRH

Heat detect & AI days 0 to 3. Administer CIDR to non-responders & heat detect and AI days 9 to 12. TAI non-responders 72 - 84 hr after CIDR removal with GnRH at AI. Protocol may be used in heifers. GnRH GnRH PG PG

FIXED-TIME AI (TAI)*

GnRH

& TAI

treatment day

Heat detect & AI

7-day CO-Synch +

Heat detect & AI

CIDR® 0

Heat detect & AI

treatment day

GnRH

CIDR®

GnRH

Heat detect and AI day 7 to 10 and TAI all non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

.. 72 - 84 hr ..

Heat detect & AI

Select Synch + CIDR®

GnRH

0 GnRH

8±2 hr …..72 ± 2 hr.. 5

treatment day

GnRH PG

8±2 hr …..66 ± 2 hr.. 5

AI 8

* The time listed for “Fixed-time AI” should be considered as the approximate average time of insemination. This should be based on the number of cows to inseminate, labor, and facilities.

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GnRH PG

Cystorelin®, Factrel®, Fertagyl®, OvaCyst®, GONABreed® estroPLAN®, Estrumate®, In-Synch®, Lutalyse®, Lutalyse® HighCon, ProstaMate®, SYNCHSURE™

BEEF HEIFER PROTOCOLS - 2018 HEAT DETECTION

HEAT DETECT & TIME AI (TAI)

1 Shot PG

Select Synch + CIDR® & TAI

Heat detect and AI day 7 to 10 and TAI all non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

GnRH 0 treatment day

AI CIDR®

Heat detect & AI 0

7-day CIDR®-PG

Heat detect & AI

PG 39

Heat detect & AI

treatment day

Heat detect & AI

GnRH Heat detect and AI day 30 to 33 and TAI all non-responders 72 hrs after PG with GnRH at TAI. PG AI ® CIDR MGA® … 16 d … ..70 - 74 hr ..

… 19 d … 33

.. 72 - 84 hr ..

… 19 d …

14-day CIDR®-PG & TAI

GnRH

MGA

MGA®-PG MGA

Heat detect and AI day 33 to 36 and TAI all non-responders 72 - 84 hrs after PG with GnRH at TAI.

CIDR®

treatment day

.. 72 - 84 hr .. 7

treatment day

MGA®-PG & TAI

GnRH

treatment day

Heat detect & AI

FIXED-TIME AI (TAI)* Short-term Protocols

Long-term Protocols

7-day CO-Synch + CIDR®

14-day CIDR®-PG

GnRH

.. 54 ± 2 hr ..

treatment day

30 treatment day

GnRH

Perform TAI at 72 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

GnRH

PG MGA

8±2 hr …..60 ± 4 hr..

CIDR®

AI 66 ± 2 hr

MGA®-PG

5-day CO-Synch + CIDR®

Perform TAI at 60 ± 4 hr after CIDR removal with GnRH at TAI. Two injections of PG 8 ± 2 hr apart are required for this protocol. GnRH

... 16 d …

AI 7

… 19 d … 14

treatment day

AI 72 ± 2 hr

* The times listed for “Fixed-time AI” should be considered as the approximate average time of insemination. This should be based on the number of heifers to inseminate, labor, and facilities. Cystorelin®, Factrel®, Fertagyl®, OvaCyst®, GnRH GONABreed® PG

Approved 8-28-2017

Beef Reproduction Task Force

estroPLAN®, Estrumate®, In-Synch®, Lutalyse®, Lutalyse® HighCon, ProstaMate®, SYNCHSURE™

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CIDR ®

CIDR® 0

GnRH

Perform TAI at 66 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

Perform TAI at 54 ± 2 hr after PG with GnRH at TAI.

Supplemental Information To Order Select Sires or Accelerated Genetics Beef Semen: 1. Contact your local Select Sires representative. To find a representative in your area, see the back cover of this directory. 2. Order online at www.selectsiresbeef.com or www.accelgen.com To Order A.I. Certificates: Visit www.selectsiresbeef.com or www.accelgen.com to order A.I. Certificates. To learn how, follow our step-by-step guide on page 107. Photo Requests: To request a sire photo be e-mailed to you or to submit progeny photos, contact Morgan Cook at mcook@selectsires.com or (614) 733-3426. Beef Breed Association Contacts: American Angus Association Red Angus Association of America American Simmental Association American Hereford Association American International Charolais Association American Shorthorn Association American Chianina Association American Maine-Anjou Association

(816) 383-5100 (940) 387-3502 (406) 587-4531 (816) 842-3757 (816) 464-5977 (816) 599-7777 (816) 431-2808 (816) 431-9950

www.angus.org www.redangus.org www.simmental.org www.hereford.org www.charolaisusa.com www.shorthorn.org www.chicattle.org www.maine-anjou.org

Disclaimer: DISCLAIMER: SELECT SIRES, INC., its member cooperatives, its agents or employees cannot and do not guarantee the conception rate, gender, quality or productivity to be obtained in connection with the use of its products or recommended techniques. IT MAKE NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. In the unlikely event that any of our products shall be proven to be defective, damages resulting from their use shall exclude consequential damages and be limited to their purchase price of the product.

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Gestation Table Birth dates may vary a few days Date of Service Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Feb 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 Mar. 5 Mar. 12 Mar. 19 Mar. 26 April 2 April 9 April 16 April 23 April 30

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Date of Service May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Aug. 6 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Sept. 3

Date of Birth Feb. 15 Feb. 22 March 1 March 8 March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 May 3 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 June 7 June 14

Date of Service Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 3 Dec. 10 Dec. 17 Dec. 24

Date of Birth June 21 June 28 July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 Aug. 2 Aug. 9 Aug. 16 Aug. 23 Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4

2017 Across-breed epd comparison Breed Angus Hereford Red Angus Shorthorn South Devon Beefmaster Brahman Brangus Santa Gertrudis Braunvieh Charolais Chiangus Gelbvieh Limousin Maine-Anjou Salers Simmental Tarentaise

BW 0 2.1 2.5 4.6 3.0 4.6 10.2 3.2 5.0 2.0 7.7 3.1 2.8 2.3 3.7 1.7 3.0 3.1

WW 0 -9 -33 -32 -12 18 46 11 35 -25 34 -22 -23 -15 -31 -11 -10 27

YW 0 -34 -44 -19 -31 -8 1 -2 31 -56 34 -37 -35 -42 -45 -34 -17 4

Milk 0 -18 3 5 3 6 24 9 16 0 7 -1 4 -14 -4 6 3 23

MARB 0 -.30 -.23 -.11 -.08 -.75 -.56 -.67 -.35 -.24 -.29 -.39 -.51 -.03 -.34 -

REA 0 -.08 -.06 .38 .30 -.03 -.10 .84 1.17 .43 .76 1.01 .90 .92 .48 -

Fat 0 -.06 -.02 -.09 -.13 -.14 -.08 -.09 -.21 -.09 -.11 -.12 -.17 -.19 -.12 -

cattle frame scores based on height in inches Age in months 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mature Mature bull weight1 cow weight2 1 2

3.0 37.5 38.8 40.0 41.2 42.3 43.3 44.2 45.0 45.8 46.5 47.1 47.6 48.1 48.5 48.8 49.1 49.2 52.3

Males Frame Score 4.0 5.0 39.5 41.6 40.8 42.9 42.1 44.1 43.2 45.2 44.3 46.3 45.3 47.3 46.2 48.2 47.0 49.0 47.8 49.8 48.5 50.4 49.1 51.1 49.6 51.6 50.1 52.0 50.5 52.4 50.8 52.7 51.0 53.0 51.2 53.2 54.1 55.9

6.0 43.6 44.9 46.1 47.2 48.3 49.3 50.2 51.0 51.8 52.4 53.0 53.6 54.0 54.4 54.7 55.0 55.1 58.0

7.0 45.6 46.9 48.1 49.3 50.3 51.3 52.2 53.0 53.8 54.4 55.0 55.6 56.0 56.4 56.7 56.9 57.1 60.0

8.0 47.7 48.9 50.1 51.3 52.3 53.3 54.2 55.0 55.8 56.4 57.0 57.5 58.0 58.4 58.7 58.9 59.1 62.0

Age in months 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mature

1,570 1,000

1,730 1,100

2,050 1,300

2,200 1,400

2360 1,500

Mature

1,890 1,200

3.0 37.2 38.2 39.2 40.1 40.9 41.6 42.3 43.0 43.6 44.1 44.5 44.9 45.3 45.6 45.8 46.0 46.1 48.2

Females Frame Score 4.0 5.0 39.3 41.3 40.3 42.3 41.2 43.3 42.1 44.1 42.9 44.9 43.7 45.7 44.3 46.4 45.0 47.0 45.5 47.5 46.1 48.0 46.5 48.5 46.9 48.9 47.2 49.2 47.5 49.5 47.7 49.7 47.9 49.8 48.0 50.0 50.0 52.0

6.0 43.4 44.4 45.3 46.2 49.0 47.7 48.4 49.0 49.5 50.0 50.5 50.8 51.1 51.4 51.6 51.8 51.9 53.9

7.0 45.5 46.5 47.4 48.2 47.0 49.7 50.4 51.0 51.5 52.0 52.4 52.8 53.1 53.4 53.6 53.7 53.8 55.8

8.0 47.5 48.5 49.4 50.2 51.0 51.7 52.4 53.0 53.5 54.0 54.4 54.8 55.1 55.3 55.5 55.6 55.7 57.5

At 12 months, bulls weigh 50 to 60% of this mature weight, under most development programs. Moderate body fatness, cow Body Condition Score 5 (where 1 = extremely thin and 9 = obese; cow weight varies 7% to 8% per condition score and up to 10% for extremes in muscling). For breeding at 14 to 15 months, heifers should weigh 60 to 65% of this mature weight.

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index by code number

Code No. 7AN302 7AN306 7AN319 7AN320 7AN330 7AN340 7AN345 7AN351 7AN352 7AN357 7AN361 7AN362 7AN363 7AN367 7AN368 7AN369 7AN376 7AN379 7AN384 7AN386 7AN388 7AN389 7AN391 7AN392 7AN394 7AN395 7AN401 7AN408 7AN415 7AN417 7AN418 7AN419 7AN423 7AN425 7AN426 7AN427 7AN430 7AN432 7AN435 7AN440 7AN441 7AN443 7AN444 7AN445 7AN449 7AN451 7AN452 7AN453 7AN454 7AN455 7AN456 7AN457 7AN458 7AN460 7AN461 7AN462 7AN463 7AN464 7AN465 7AN466 7AN467

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Code Name MENTOR WAR PARTY THUNDER PROPHET REGIS SUMMIT BEACON CAPITALIST COMBINATION TOP HAND SUNRISE COMPOSURE HORIZON HEISMAN COMRADE UPTOWN ANTICIPATION ALL IN COURAGE REVIVAL NIAGARA SURE FIRE TANKER MOMENTUM TRACTION FORTRESS ELATION KONZA POWER SURGE SPOTLITE PATRIOT REMEDY 100X HIGH WEIGH CONVERSATION MANNING VENTURE BANKROLL BLACKFOOT OLD HICKORY METHOD BRONC OMAHA DROVER ICE CAP FLAT TOP BOURBON ROCKET CHISUM 255 RANCHER RADIANCE PROACTIVE ROUGH 201 PROTOCOL TESTAMENT BROKER PLAYBOOK UNIQUE TOP NOTCH RAINFALL SUPERCHARGER*

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Page 58 62 31 37 30 57 64 53 56 32 35 38 19 30 17 63 36 20 56 30 7 9 & 39 68 35 67 5 18 32 69 32 21 10 36 46 72 8 & 44 33 25 31 20 8 & 43 12 & 23 62 65 72 13 & 22 28 33 57 28 36 41 58 10 11 & 47 63 12 61 24 14 & 51 50

Code No. 7AN468 7AN471 7AN473 7AN474 7AN475 7AN476 7AN477 7AN479 7AN480 7AN482 7AN483

Code Name ANCESTRY KIOWA LEGENDARY BLACKHAWK CONVICTION ALL PROFIT CAVALRY* FULL MEASURE* BONANZA GENUINE PHOENIX*

SELECT SIRES | OTHER BREEDS Page 50 25 14 & 49 46 & 69 49 41 55 45 60 38 39

SELECT SIRES | RED ANGUS 7AR69 7AR73 7AR74 7AR75 7AR77 7AR78 7AR79 7AR83

TAKEOUT CINCH PRESTIGIOUS PACESETTER EFFICIENT TESLA LIBERTY PERSEVERANCE*

77 77 76 75 78 79 79 78

SELECT SIRES | HEREFORD 7HH58 7HP111 7HP113 7HP114 7HP115 7HP116 7HP118

DOMINO 215Z ALL AMERICAN FT. KNOX TESTED A250 DUE NORTH EXCEDE EL DORADO

85 84 86 86 84 87 84

SELECT SIRES | SIMMENTAL 7SM65 UNO MAS 7SM71 IN FORCE 7SM72 SUBSTANCE 7SM75 ROBUST 7SM79 OPTIMIZER 7SM80 WIDE RANGE 7SM82 BROADWAY 7SM83 UNIFIED 7SM84 MADISON 7SM85 TRIPLE CROWN 7SM86 ENGINEER 7SM87 HOMETOWN 7SM89 RAPID FIRE 7SM91 MAIN EVENT 7SM92 RED MOON 7SM93 BIG TIMBER 7SM94 PAYWEIGHT 7SM95 DECLARATION 7SM96 DIVIDEND 237SM1023UNITED

91 101 94 101 92 95 92 94 100 100 100 90 96 97 90 93 96 91 93 94

SELECT SIRES | SHORTHORN 7SP33 7SP34

GAUGE GOLDENROD

TRAVEL AGENT CASCADE AFFINITY

* Available in Spring of 2018

Code Name LUCKY 80 PROOF CRUISE GUS ZOLTAR

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ACCELERATED GENETICS | ANGUS 14AN315 14AN351 14AN370 14AN398 14AN406 14AN420 14AN422 14AN426 14AN427 14AN439 14AN440 14AN447 14AN448 14AN450 14AN461 14AN472 14AN474 14AN478 14AN486 14AN490 14AN492 14AN493 14AN497 14AN500 14AN502 14AN503 14AN515

WISDOM THUNDERBIRD PLATINUM INFINITY REGISTRY OPEN RANGE DISCOVERY CHARLO STINGRAY INDEX GUINNESS BANKER DESTINATION GLORY ACCLAIM COMPASS RELIABLE BREAKOUT BELLRINGER ARSENAL CUT ABOVE FULL CHARGE NEW ADDITION FOX TROT TAHOE ENGAGE BALANCE

63 64 64 56 65 68 4 15 & 59 18 58 60 24 68 54 11 & 67 22 70 28 62 40 70 70 29 29 6 59 61

ACCELERATED GENETICS | RED ANGUS 14AR2071 14AR2073 14AR2075 14AR2077 14AR2079 14AR2081 14AR2085 14AR2088

NICE AND EASY SPARTACUS REBEL RIGHT ON SLEEP EASY SYNERGY ATOMIC TRINITY

76 81 74 80 80 80 81 80

ACCELERATED GENETICS | HEREFORD 14HP1030 14HP1032 14HP1036 14HP1037 14HP1039 14HP1043

BUILT TUFF SENSATION SUMMIT SMALL TOWN KID 2625 TORQUE*

89 89 88 88 85 88

ACCELERATED GENETICS | SIMMENTAL 102 102

SELECT SIRES | CHAROLAIS 7CH94 7CH95 7CH96

Code No. 7CA11 7MA11 7BN7 7BR528 7RB5

103 103 103

14SM3082 14SM3085 14SM3090 14SM3094 14SM3095

TOP TEN COWBOY UP BOZEMAN PRIDE REVOLVER

99 99 98 98 98

PAP scores available at www.selectsiresbeef.com under the resources tab

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As a cooperative, we at Select Sires take pride in bringing our customers the most valued experiences by providing elite bull power, high semen fertility and some of the best people in the industry for support. No A.I. stud is more committed to your success than us; we have the people power, equipment and expertise to maximize the reproductive performance of your cowherd and make it an enjoyable, profiting experience. your success is our passion.

We use Select Sires exclusively for our A.I. program, genetics and technical support. We appreciate the fact that they are not only interested in selling semen, they are also concerned with the results. They understand their business is more than just filling a semen tank. We like the professional, friendly and honest appraisal we get of the bulls, and what they can and cannot do. We always stay in contact with our Select Sires team to discuss bulls, scheduling, pregnancy results, calving, farm visits and harvest data.

- Tim Sutphin, VA

We have worked with Select Sires for more than 40 years, they have always had the best people, service and products around. They are always willing to help with both your needs and the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs whether it is sponsoring fairs or volunteering. The good cattle they help produce come and go, but the people at Select Sires are friends and colleagues for life!

- Mark A. Sowers, VA

We believe Select Sires selects and collects bulls from the very top of the breed, but the primary reason we use Select Sires is the service we are provided. Doug McLean feels like a partner in our projects, he is involved in the whole process from calving to breeding then back to calving. He is genuinely interested in our success, if something doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go as planned, Doug is the first to try and troubleshoot to make it better the next time.

- Jason ZumBrunnen, WY

I rely primarily on Greg Beavers, my NorthStar beef specialist. Greg knows my cows and what works for my operation and customer base. If I am trying to decide between sires, he is quick to point out some of the differences and suggest a bull as it relates to my goals. The honest, straightforward conversations is why I trust Select Sires year after year.

Steve Furrow and the team at Select Sire Power are interested in finding us solutions and answers, not opinions and suggestions to our questions. It is refreshing to know that the Select Sires team, with their bulls, their research and their people, are on our team.

-Hank Maxey, VA

- Andrew Stewart, IN They have consistently procured quality sires, helped me choose the sires that will potentially have the greatest positive impact on my program and provided guidance with herd management techniques like estrus synchronizing, heat detection, calf care and nutrition supplements.

- John L. Gander, WI Select Sires has worked with our breeding program for over twenty years and during that time we have made substantial progress with herd performance. I am very pleased with the improved performance of our cattle and greatly value the working relationship with the Select Sires team.

- Alan Graybeal, VA

Our relationship with Select Sires gives us access to the best genetics in the beef business that we could not afford otherwise. We have definitely improved the quality of our cowherd and increased our marketing options and bottom line.

- Rick Gurley, AR

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Beef specialists Please contact the Beef Specialist in your region to locate your local sales rep, order semen, request service, and all questions beef related! Locate your Beef Specialist using the map on the next page. 10

Greg Schafer Orland, CA (209) 988-6599 bigschaf@sbcglobal.net

Dan Morris Baker City, OR (541) 519-5590 morrisangus@hotmail.com

Tim Olson St. Onge, SD (605) 641-5966 timselect@gmail.com

Duane Broek Watertown, SD (605) 881-1989 broekcvss@gmail.com

Kevin Hinds Newcomerstown, OH (614) 205-7173 kevin@cobaselect.com

Trevor Yager Hollandale, WI (608) 574-6142 trevoryager@ecselectsires.com

Matt Drake Freeman, MO (816) 738-1825 mattdrake_kaba@yahoo.com

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Stuart Rasmussen Rushville, NE (308) 360-1362 sturas@gpcom.net

Kenley Conner Hodgenville, KY (502) 905-7825 kconner_kaba@yahoo.com

Morgan Johnsrud Jordan Valley, OR (701) 570-9663 morganj@allwest.coop

Jon Herrick Amherst, NE (308) 627-6431 jherrick@selectsires.com

StanLee Grobosky Alexis, IL (309) 749-7788 sgrobosky@psselectsires.com

Clint Sexson Pendleton, OR (541) 609-0167 clints@allwest.coop

Kyle Musfeldt Coon Rapids, IA (712) 210-6222 kmcattle.kyle@gmail.com

Jay Hill Sterling, CO (970) 520-1555 jaywhill@kci.net

Greg Beavers Bloomington, IN (812) 345-2299 beaversg@northstarcooperative.com

Matt Caldwell Parker, KS (913) 755-1105 matt.caldwell@southeastselectsires.com

Jim Yance Dothan, AL 334-726-7342 Jim.yance@southeastselectsires.com

David Thorbahn President and CEO

Willie Altenburg Beef Development Advisor (970) 481-2570 waltenburg@selectsires.com

Marlin Beck Missoula, MT (406) 544-4835 mbeck43@yahoo.com

Andrew Swanson Ivanhoe, MN (507) 829-4133 aswanson@mnss.coop

Lorna Marshall Vice President of Beef Genetics (719) 342-8984 lmarshall@selectsires.com

Joe Myers Beef Sire Analyst jmyers@selectsires.com

(614) 733-3420 ssbeef@selectsires.com

Jerald Raymond Menan, ID (208) 317-8777 jeraldraymond@gmail.com

Andy Anderson Emmett, ID (208) 412-6472 andya@ssmidamerica.com

Morgan Cook Beef Marketing & Administrative Coordinator (614) 733-3426 mcook@selectsires.com

Clint Berry Beef Program Consultant clintberry75@gmail.com

Jon Herrick Beef Sire Analyst and AG Product Manager (308) 627-6431 jherrick@selectsires.com

Derek Suhonen Jamestown, ND (218) 590-4678 dsuhonen@mnss.coop

Stan Lock Beef Business Development Manager (417) 861-5166 slock@selectsires.com

Brian House Vice President, Beef Program and Product Manager

Jay Nansel Billings, MT (406) 698-6711 selectmt@gmail.com

Doug McLean Miles City, MT (307) 462-1683 wyoselectsires@gmail.com

Brad Unrau Pryor, OK (918) 798-9184 brad@cobaselect.com

Chad Smith Stephenville, TX (254) 592-7877 chad@cobaselect.com

Bruce Smith Plain City, OH (614) 205-7182 bruce@cobaselect.com

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NORTHSTAR COOPERATIVE P.O. Box 23157 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (800) 631-3510 Fax: (517) 351-5610 www.northstarcooperative.com E-mail: mail@northstarcooperative.com Mark Adam, general manager Jim Sipiorski, director of A.I. sales Ed Nichols, integrated services manager Serving: Michigan, Indiana (U.S. 50 North), Northern Wisconsin

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Central and South America SELECT SIRES/LATIN AMERICA Lidia Pedrozo, Marketing Coordinator lpedrozo@selectsires.com 614-733-3419 Mexico COBA/SELECT SIRES INC. Dr. Fernando Alvarez S. Av. Contituyentes Ote. #40, int. B-301 Queretaro, Qro Mexico 76040 Cell Phone: 521 442 219 2025 Fax: 521 442 277 5336 E-mail: fernando@cobaselect.com

SOUTHEAST SELECT SIRES INC. 3789 Old Port Royal Road Spring Hill, TN 37174 Phone: (931) 489-2020 Fax: (931) 489-2026 E-mail: sess.office@southeastselectsires.com Tim Riley, manager Serving: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Western North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Canada SELECT SIRES GENERVATIONS INC. Bill Young, general manager RR 3 P.O. Box 489 / 2 Industrial Road Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 Phone: (613) 258-3800 Fax: (613) 258-7257

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MINNESOTA SELECT SIRES CO-OP, INC. 6601 Gregory Park Road St. Cloud, MN 56301 Phone: (320) 259-6680 / (800) 795-1233 Fax: (320) 259-5039 E-mail: mnselect@mnss.coop Chris Sigurdson, manager Serving: Minnesota, North Dakota

SELECT SIRES MIDAMERICA, INC. Randy Hill, Manager Utah Office 833 West 400 North Logan, UT 84321 Phone: 435-752-2022 / 800-421-9245 Fax: 435-752-2097 E-mail: ssmidamerica@ssmidamerica.com Kentucky Office P.O. Box 22146 1930 Herr Lane Louisville, KY 40252 Phone: 502-425-1868 / 800-489-1868 Fax: 502-425-2317 E-mail: danj@ssmidamerica.com Dan Johnson, Marketing Director Serving: Kentucky, Southern Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Eastern Montana, Southern Idaho, Utah and Nevada

INTERNATIONAL Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania WORLD WIDE SIRES LTD. 5545 Avenida de los Robles Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: (559) 622-2222 Fax: (559) 741-2828

EAST CENTRAL/SELECT SIRES P.O. Box 191 Waupun, WI 53963 Phone: (920) 324-3505 Fax: (920) 324-5580 For Service: (800) 288-7473 E-mail: info@ecselectsires.com Jerome Meyers, manager Serving: Southern Wisconsin

SELECT SIRE POWER INC. Mailing: P.O. Drawer 370 Shipping: 2623 Carolina Springs Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Phone: (800) 423-7473 / (540) 483-5123 Fax: (540) 483-7286 E-mail: office@selectsirepower.com www.selectsirepower.com Norman Vincel, manager Kirk Sattazahn, director of marketing Tunkhannock Office 1 Stony Mountain Road Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Phone: (570) 836-3168 Fax: (570) 836-1490 Serving: Virginia, Eastern North Carolina, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Eastern West Virginia, Eastern Pennsylvania, New York, New England

COBA/SELECT SIRES INC. 1224 Alton-Darby Creek Road Columbus, OH 43228-9792 Phone: (614) 878-5333 Fax: (614) 870-2622 E-mail: coba@cobaselect.com www.cobaselect.com Duane Logan, general manager Norman Hoff, marketing director - Southwest Serving: Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Western Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Western West Virginia

PRAIRIE STATE/SELECT SIRES 41W 394 US Highway 20 Hampshire, IL 60140 Phone: (847) 464-5281 Fax: (847) 464-4088 E-mail: prairiesss@foxvalley.net Devin Albrecht, manager Bryan Marcoot, director of marketing Serving: Illinois, Iowa

MEMBER CO-OPS ALL WEST/SELECT SIRES Washington Office P.O. Box 507 Burlington, WA 98233 Phone: (360) 757-6093 / (800) 426-2697 Fax: (360) 757-7808 www.allwestselectsires.com E-mail: contact@allwestselectsires.com Jim Wells, general manager Patrick Brown, director of distribution Southern Division Office P.O. Box 1803 Turlock, CA 95381 Phone: (209) 667-8378 / (800) 278-8254 Fax: (209) 667-8379 Bill Genasci, regional manager Serving: Washington, Oregon, California, Northern Montana, Northern Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii

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