2012 Our Commitment Show Heifer Sale

OMAHA, NE

SEPTEMBER 30TH

BIDS DUE BY 7 PM CST

3rd Overall & Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2011 Illinois State Fair Trump X Daisy 082

Supreme Champion Heifer, 2011 California State Fair Open & Jr Division Champion Shorthorn, 2011 NAILE Res. Division Champion Shorthorn, 2012 NWSS & Ft Worth Primo X Cherri 205

Res. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, 2010 American Royal 4th Overall Champion Heifer, 2010 Iowa State Fair The Ringer X Cherri 721

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2012 MO AGR Bloodstone X Queen

4th Overall & Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2012 Sneak-A-Peek, Ring 1 Champion Shorthorn Heifer, Sneek-A-Peek, Ring 2 Primo X Anndelle M709

Supreme Champion & Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2010 ISU AGR Res. Supreme Champion & Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2010 CSU Grand Champion Female, 2010 Illinois State Fair Solution X Cherri 205

Special thank you to Mason Walker, AR for purchasing this heifer.

4th Overall & Champion MaineTainer, 2011 NECC Champion Chi Heifer, 2011 NE AGR

Res. Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2012 WIU Res. Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2012 Hoof N Horn

Champion ShorthornPlus, 2012 NE State Fair, Open Show Res. Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, 2012 NE Block & Bridle

Division III Champion, 2011 MaineTainer Jr Nationals

Bloodstone X Augusta Pride

Supreme Champion & Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2012 Eastern Regional Jackpot Show 4 Time Supreme Champion and 12 Time Champion Shorthorn Grey Goose X Cherri 205

Heat Wave X Irish Whiskey

The Ringer X Desert Rose

Supreme Champion FFA Heifer, 2012 NE State Fair Res. Div. III Champion ShorthornPlus, 2012 Jr National Special thank you to Kolt Cattle for placing this heifer.

The Ringer X Sonny/53

OMAHA, NE

SEPTEMBER 30TH

2012 SALE SCHEDULE AUGUST 25TH

Cattle will be available for viewing beginning in Omaha, Nebraska

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

9 AM Cattle will be on display 8 PM Cookout at Steck Residence - Call for directions

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

9 AM Cattle will be on display 7 PM INITIAL BIDS MUST BE TURNED IN

SALE DAY PHONES

Craig Steck 402.990.3207 or 319.530.8790 Ryan Dunklau 402.369.2025 Dean Steck 309.221.5631

SALE REPRESENTATIVE Aaron Hahn, American Shorthorn Association 309.645.4488

SALE CATTLE VIDEOS Look for sale cattle videos the week of the sale at: www.djsshorthorns.com

SPECIAL THANK YOU Thank you to Adam Almburg with his help preparing the sale cattle.

BIDS DUE BY 7 PM CST

The 2012 “Our Commitment” offering is without question the best we have ever put together. We have never been as excited about a set of cattle.

When we set out to assemble this year’s offering we sifted harder and looked further than we ever had before and the quality shows. We fully expect that this group will hang banners at all levels of competition. If you are in the market for a Shorthorn, ShorthornPlus or MaineTainer show heifer or donor cow this is an offering that you need to see.

Like always we are “Committed” to seeing our customers succeed whether that is in the show ring, pasture or with future sales. We are here to serve you.

Please feel free to call me or anyone listed if you have any questions about this offering and our programs.

Looking forward to seeing you in Omaha, NE for the 5th annual “Our Commitment” Show Heifer Sale.

Sincerely, Craig Steck

SALE LOCATION

From Interstate 680 in Nebraska. Take Exit 12 (48th Street Exit). Turn North on to Highway 75. Drive North approximately 5 miles to County Road P 38 and turn right (East). Continue on CR P 38 for approximately½ mile to County Road 49 and turn right (South). Take CR 49South for approximately ½ mile to Canary Lane and turn left (East). Pasture is located on top of hill behind brick home.

Directions from Blair, NE. Take Highway 75 South. Once South of Fort Calhoun, NE approximately 2 ½ miles you will come to County Road P 38 and turn left (East). Continue on CR P 38 for approximately ½ mile to County Road 49 and turn right (South). Take CR 49 South for approximately ½ mile to Canary Lane and turn left (East). Pasture is located on top of hill behind brick home.

Please contact Craig Steck to view the offering.

DEAN & JAN STECK 309.289.2367 Home • 309.221.5631 Dean

RYAN, CRYSTAL & HADLEY DUNKLAU 402.369.2025 Ryan • 309.221.1247 Crystal

CRAIG, STEPHANIE & KEAGAN STECK 402.990.3207 or 319.530.8790 Craig WE FEED & RECOMMEND

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DJS Cherri 205 Donor dam to lot 1 & 2

LOT 1 - DJS CHERRI PRMO 201 ET DJS Cherri 908 Many time Champion for the Vickland Family, CO - Genetic Full sib to lot 1 & 2 - Sold in 2009 Sale

DJS Cherri PRMO 032 Many time Champion for the Judge Family, CA - Full sib to lot 1 & 2 - Sold in 2010 Sale

1 2 DJS CHERRI PRMO 202 ET

DJS CHERRI PRMO 201 ET 03.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 201

03.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 202

CF PRIMO X ET

CF TRUMP

DJS CHERRI 205

WHR SONNY 8114

NPS DESERT ROSE 004

MCKEE ASL CHERRI 742

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

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LOT 2 - DJS CHERRI PRMO 202 ET DJS Cherri PRMO 823 Many time Champion for Campbell Cattle & the Tommy Vary Family, IL - Full sib to lot 1 & 2 - Sold in 2008 Sale Lot 1 & 2 - The great Cherri 205 cow saved her best for last! These two heifers will be the absolute last progeny that will ever be offered from the original Cherri 205 cow. These Primo daughters are exceptional. They combine so much of what is sought after today in the show ring and in the donor pen, feminine necked, big bodied, square built and impeccable structure. These heifers are full sisters to Ashley Judge’s dominant champion from the 2011 show season, genetic full sibs to Sarah Vickland’s many time champion from the 2010 show season and several other documented champions. Buy with confidence these genetics are proven to win and proven to make money as donors.

Lot 2 – Not recommended for young showman.

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

3 DJS CHERRI C 203 06.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 203

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

DJS CHERRI 907 ET

CF SOLUTION DJS CHERRI 205

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

An exceptional young Charisma X Cherri daughter is offered as lot 3. This young female combines body, look, and extension with a long fluid stride. She is sure to be a hit in the summer division.

Her mother was campaigned successfully by the Long family of Nebraska in 2010.

LOT 3 - DJS CHERRI C 203

DJS Cherri 907 Dam of lot 3

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

4 DJS CHERRI C 204 05.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 204

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

DJS CHERRI 424 ET

WHR SONNY 8114 MCKEE ASL CHERRI 742

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

We could not be more pleased with the quality of the Charisma cattle. He consistently adds bone, body, power and hair. This daughter combines all of those traits with a splash of those great Cherri genetics. Note her dam is a full sib to the past National Champion, DJS Cherri 205.

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

LOT 3 - DJS CHERRI C 204

5 DJS DUNK CHERRI RM 205 02.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 205

TM DAZZLER 54P SULL RED MEAT 8247

WHR BECKY CUMBERLAND 4101 ET

CF SOLUTION DJS CHERRI SURPRISE ET

DJS CHERRI 205 CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS & DUNK CATTLE CO.

A powerful Red Meat daughter out of one of the young stars of our donor lineup, Cherri Surprise. You can tell from the picture this heifer has all the right pieces to be a great show heifer and superb donor. She is great haired, huge bodied, cool looking and big legged. This female can compete at the highest of levels. Land of Lincoln Eligible.

LOT 3 - DJS CHERRI RM 205 DJS Cherri Surprise Donor dam of lot 5 & 11 - Sold in 2008 Sale

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LOT 6 - DJS CARMELE C 206

DJS Carmele BS 030 Calf Champion, 2010 Royal - Maternal Sib to Dam of Lot 6 - Sold in 2010 Sale

6 DJS CARMELE C 206 03.2012

OPEN HEIFER

DJS Carmele BS 030 Many time Champion for the Nikkel Family, KS - Maternal Sib to Dam of Lot 6 - Sold in 2010 Sale

BE 206

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

WHR SONNY 8114 DJS MCKEE CARMELE SNY 836 ET

DFS CARMELE 766 CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

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One of the standout females in our 2012 calf crop. Study her picture, you will not find another Shorthorn in the country that is so extended through her front end, so good in her shoulder, massive in her rib, yet perfect from hooks to pins and good at the ground.

This heifer sets the bar for which others will be measured by. Her mother is a maternal sib to our 2010 high seller that was campaigned successfully by the Nikkel Family, KS. This female is a big time Shorthorn contender. She is one of the best we have ever raised.

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

LOT 7 - DJS PRINCESS C 207

7 DJS PRINCESS C 207 04.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 207

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

RF RC STUFF MCKEE PRINCESS M M579

MCKEES AD PRINCESS BELLE 0129

One of my personal favorites… She is not as far along as some, however if you evaluate cattle on quality and potential this heifer will be on your list. It is so hard to build cattle with the quality she possesses.

Lot 7 is sweet fronted, great built, awesome in her rib shape and powerful while maintaining that perfect stride and awesome hair we all seek. This female will compete at any level and make you look super smart next summer.

Tough to make them this complete.

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

SALE LOCATION

From Interstate 680 in Nebraska. Take Exit 12 (48th Street Exit). Turn North on to Highway 75. Drive North approximately 5 miles to County Road P 38 and turn right (East). Continue on CR P 38 for approximately½ mile to County Road 49 and turn right (South). Take CR 49South for approximately ½ mile to Canary Lane and turn left (East). Pasture is located on top of hill behind brick home.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH 9 AM Cattle will be on display • 8 PM Cookout at Steck Residence - Call for directions

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH 9 AM Cattle will be on display • 7 PM INITIAL BIDS MUST BE TURNED IN

Directions from Blair, NE. Take Highway 75 South. Once South of Fort Calhoun, NE approximately 2 ½ miles you will come to County Road P 38 and turn left (East). Continue on CR P 38 for approximately ½ mile to County Road 49 and turn right (South). Take CR 49 South for approximately ½ mile to Canary Lane and turn left (East). Pasture is located on top of hill behind brick home.

Please contact Craig Steck to view the offering.

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LOT 8 - DJS TAYLOR MAID C 208

WHR August Pride Several Time Champion in 2012 - Sample of the quality of the Augusta Pride line of genetics

8 DJS TAYLOR MAID C 208 02.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 203

LOT 9 - DJS AUGUSTA PRIDE C 209

9 DJS AUGUSTA PRIDE C 209 01.2012

OPEN HEIFER

BE 203

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

WHR SONNY 8114 SS TAYLOR MAID 462 ET

CROCODILE’S ROAN MAID

STUDERS PRETENDER 96TH SS AUGUSTA PRIDE 872 ET

SS AUGUSTA PRIDE 2109 ET

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

Show Heifer Supreme!

A breeding piece with show stopping good looks. This Augusta Pride female is outstanding. She offers massive bone, stoutness, look, rib and structure in an awesome roan package. This female will undoubtedly show and win her fair share but when it’s all said and done she will raise the right kind and make money for her new owners.

This is the wildest fronted, coolest made female on the sale. You literally cannot make them any more extended through their front 1/3, any cooler in their look, keep them any bolder in their rib and still be so stout at the ground. This female has that unique type that will allow her to show and win early and then show up at state fair and be that one the barn is buzzing about.

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

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Land of Lincoln Eligible.

LOT 10 - SC CHELSIE C 210 Free 4 All - AI Sire - Maternal Sib to Lot 10 - Sold in 2008 Sale

Buddy Love 820 - AI Sire - Maternal Sib to Lot 10 - Sold in 2008 Sale

10 SC CHELSIE C 210 04.2012

OPEN HEIFER

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

SCSP CHELSIE 269M

4D DOUBLE VISION SCSC HILLARY 85J MA

CONSIGNED BY STECK CATTLE & KEVIN HEATH

BE 210

DJS SCSP Chelsie 828 Dam to lot 12 - Many Time Champion in 2009 - Maternal Sib to Lot 10 A true great one… This female was raised in partnership with our good friend Kevin Heath.

And, before we had a chance to head to Cody, NE to see her we had heard reports from far and wide of just how good she was. Needless to say, the hype she had to live up to was high.

But when they are this good it’s not hard to exceed expectations.

Chelsie C 210 will win early and run at the majors. The unique qualities she offers are second to none. Especially when you consider how freaky necked, big bodied, stout hipped and good structured she is. This one will without question hang banners and create memories that you will never forget.

Her donor dam, Chelsie 269M, is no stranger to raising the good ones. She is the dam of Wendell Dunn’s and Dean Kephart’s AI Sire “Buddy Love” as well as Scott Campbell’s AI Sire “Free 4 All.” And, Samantha Pallas’ many time Champion ShorthornPlus Female from the 2009 show season. All three resulting from her first flush.

Without a doubt Chelsie C 210 is the most impressive animal we have had the opportunity to associate with. If you are serious about winning shows and demand a female that will go-on and become a lead donor, this is the female for you.

Registered 7/8 ShorthornPlus & 1/4 MaineTainer

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DJS Cherri 1W - Res. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus, 2010 Royal - Genetic Full Sib to Lot 11 DJS Cherri Surprise Donor dam of lot 5 & 11

LOT 11 - DJS DUNK CHERRI R 211 DJS DUNK ROSE Several Time Champion in 2012 for Garret Long, NE - Sired by The Ringer - Sold in 2011 Sale

DJS SCSP Chelsie 828 Dam to lot 12

11 DJS DUNK CHERRI R 211 03.2012

THE RINGER

OPEN HEIFER

BE 211

COWAN’S ALI DBTH MS KADABRA 413

LOT 12 - SC CHELSIE TM 212

12 SC CHELSIE TM 212 01.2012

TINMAN

OPEN HEIFER

BE 212

ALIAS FULL THROTTLE

CF SOLUTION DJS CHERRI SURPRISE ET

DJS CHERRI 205 ET

WHR SONNY 8114 DJS SCSP CHELSIE S 828 ET

SCSP CHELSIE 269M

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS & DUNK CATTLE CO.

CONSIGNED BY STECK CATTLE

A beautiful blue roan female that combines the industries best blood lines and a well documented genetic full sister. Cherri R 211 is destined to have a great show career. She is giant footed and boned, yet still big bodied, soft and sound. And, stellar haired!

A fantastic TinMan ShorthornPlus daughter offered at Lot 12. This female offers great quality and is docile enough for the youngest show person.

If you have a youngster that is just getting started and wants to be competitive in the ring this female will fit the bill.

This females genetic full sister was campaigned by the Mauer family and was selected as the 4th Overall Champion, 2010 Iowa State Fair and Res. Grand Champion Shorthorn Plus, 2010 American Royal. This female, like the Mauer female, will be heard from this coming show season.

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

Her mother, Chelsie S 828, was successfully campaigned by Samantha Pallas, NE winning the Nebraska State Fair AOB division, Champion ShorthornPlus at Green & Gold and Champion ShorthornPlus at the Sweetheart Showdown.

And, is proving herself in the pasture as well. 828 has a neat group of 2012 fall born cattle on the ground, her first calf sold as an AI Sire to Oklahoma and Chelsie TM 212 is just her second calf.

Registered 1/2 ShorthornPlus & 5/16 MaineTainer

Registered 7/16 ShorthornPlus

LOT 13 - DJS CHARISMA 213

13 DJS CHARISMA 213 03.2012

STEER

BE 213

GFS CREOLE 9590 ET MAV CHARISMA 906W

MAV FELICIA 721T ET

AF SL SIN CITY HCC RUBY ROSE 98 U

WAUKARU RUBY ROSE 9125

If you are on the hunt for a Purebred Shorthorn steer that will feed and be ultra competitive as a fat steer then lot 13 is for you. Lot 13 packs a lot of good into a very complete package. He’s great colored, big boned, good haired and has that extra punch a lot of Purebred Shorthorn steers lack today.

This guy will be competitive from his first show to his last.

Land of Lincoln Eligible.

CONSIGNED BY DJS SHORTHORNS

OUR COMMITMENT 2012 SALE TERMS

All bidding will be handled by phone. Initial bids may be made in person or by phone anytime before 7 PM CST on September 30th.

Base prices have been established on all of the calves. If more than one person in interested in the same calf, we will hold a bid-off auction on that particular calf. The auction is open to only those who place a bid on that calf by dark on the 30th of September. All bids will be a minimum of $100.00. Once a calf gets to $2,000.00 the bids will increase to a minimum of $250.00. Once a calf gets to $10,000.00 the bids will increase to a minimum of $500.00.

We will start bidding off the calves Sunday evening at 7 PM CST. We want to do our best to finish thing up in a timely manner. We ask that you please stay close to your phone while we are bidding off your calf.

All bidders names will be kept confidential during the bidding process unless all parties involved in bidding on a particular calf wish to have their names disclosed.

A person may bid on 2nd or 3rd choice, as long as those bids are turned in by 7 PM CST on the 30th of September. (We will try to bid off your 1st choice first and if you don’t get that calf purchased, you may bid on your consecutive choices. If you don’t get your first choice purchased you are not bound to your 2nd or 3rd choice bids).

Calves will be weaned and ready to go October 5th. All cattle must be picked up by October 15th, unless other arrangements have been made. All cattle must be paid for in full by October 5th.

Cattle can not be picked up without being paid for.

All calves are sold with the standard ASA breeding guarantee.

Seller retains the rights to obtain DNA material on all cattle selling. Also, retaining the rights to two successful flushes on all females in this offering.

All information is subject to change. Not responsible for accidents or injury to persons during or at sale.

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OUR COMMITMENT SALE MARKETING BY

2012 will be a coming out party for MAV Charisma. Now with his second calf crop on the ground we can say this is the bull the Shorthorn breed has been needing. He is not only TH & PHA Free but he will add muscle, bone, body and hair to any cow carrier or not. MAV Charisma was purchased at the top of the Iowa Beef Expo in 2010. He was selected for his phenomenal build, killer profile, huge bone and stout hip. He works well on a wide range of cows raising heifers, bulls and steers with very good marketability. Semen Available.