Sale Reports

Studer/Gilman “Don’t You Think It’s Time” Bull Sale

Sale Summary

36 Bulls $ 270,750 $ 7,521

Saturday, February 25, 2023

WCC Cow Palace

Anita, Iowa

Auctioneer: Mark Venteicher Sale Management: Studer Shorthorns

by: Darryl Rahn

The set of Shorthorn bulls offered this year in this sale was by far the highest quality set ever. Stout made sons of leading sires were the rule of the day. Active bidding from the seats and on the phones continued throughout the snappy sale that saw top prices paid for this top quality set. Congratulations to the Studer Family and the Gilman Family for this top event.

$70,000 - Lot 9 - Gilman’s All In 6K - A RWM, polled February 1, 2022 son of Gilman’s Clout 45H ET and out of Gilman’s Maystar Rosewood 39G. This impressive Clout son was a member of the Champion Pen of 3 Bulls at the Cattleman’s Congress and had a ton of interest prior to the sale. He is stout made with the total dimension that make him a potentially great sire in his future. Offered by Gilman and purchased by the First Class Marketing Group of Lampman, Sask, Canada.

$14,500 - Lot 14 - Gilman’s Pit Boss 27K - A red, polled February 10, 2022 son of Circlk Gilman Dream Easy 21F and out of Gilman’s Glamor Girl 99H. The Dream Easy’s have been very popular and this one is no exception. He is a high performance bull that is smooth in his makeup and has a great front end. He will work on any type of female to make better cattle. Offered by Gilman and purchased by SharBen Shorthorns of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

$14,500 - Lot 21 - Gilman’s High Roller 78K - A red, polled March 4, 2022 son of Leveldale Cowboy Up 820F and out of Gilamn’s Primrose 242. The Cowboy Up sons have been in demand for several years and they are still at the top of many lists. Low birth, high performance to go with the balance and dimension that makes him a bull that checks a lot of boxes. He will sire the right kind. Offered by Gilman and purchased by SharBen Shorthorns of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

$14,000 - Lot 10 - Gilman’s Sure Bet 3K. A RWM, polled January 30, 2022 son of Gilman’s Clout 45H ET and out of Gilman’s Golden Chain 54G ET. Another of the top Clout sons to sell and one that has a truly superb EPD profile. Built in calving ease and high performance numbers make him one that will be a great breeding piece in any herd. His future is bright. Offered by Gilman and purchased by Bill Ziats of Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

$9,250 - Lot 20 - Gilman’s Royal Flush 63K. A red, polled March 1, 2022 son of Leveldale Cowboy Up 820F and out of Gilman’s Minnie 10E. Another good Cowboy Up son that is another that excels in his EPD profile. He is in the top 10% of the breed in 9 categories.

This is about as good as it gets. He would fit into any breeding program as a herd changer. Offered by Gilman and purchase by Loving Farms of Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

$9,000 - Lot 23 - Gilman’s Jackpot 13K. A RWM, polled February 4, 2022 son of JSF Times Square 102G ET and out of Gilman’s Myrtle 8H. A stand out son of the popular Times Square that is a true calving ease bull with top 2% numbers in 6 EPD categories within the breed. He also has the balance and style to stamp his calves with a great look. Offered by Gilman and purchased by Patrick Duffy of Sumner, Iowa.

$7,750 - Lot 1 - Studer’s Jayhawk 112J. A red, polled November 4, 2021 son of Studer’s Marquis 86G and out of DSF Jennie 87B. A big, stout Fall Yearling bull that excels in his EPD traits. He is in the top 1% in WW and $BMI and top 2% in YW and $F. He just looks like a herd sire and should be a top breeding bull in his new herd. He has what it takes. Offered by Studer and purchased by James Angus of Bellvue, Michigan.