Loving Farms “Predictable Genetics, Proven Performance”

and that great muscle pattern. As with all Loving bulls, he has a great trait profile to go with his good looks. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Nebraska.

from Kansas.

$6,500 - Lot 40 - Spring Yearling

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Loving Farms

Pawnee Rock, Kansas

Auctioneer: Kyle Elwood

Sale Management: Loving Farms by: Darryl Rahn

This leading sale proves year after year the rewards of cultivating a clientele of commercial acceptance. The Loving firm has worked at building their commercial base for over three decades and it pays them dividends each year in this sale. This year’s offering had bulls that excel in numerous performance categories as well as in their overall appearance. Again this year, the commercial breeders lead the way in the purchase of this leading set of beef bulls. Congratulations to Mary and Scott and their families for the presentation of another top event.

$8,500 - Lot 1 - Fall Yearling - Ash Valley Gauge 1614. A RWM, polled September 15, 2021 son of JSF Gauge 137W and out of Ash Valley Rose 8732. This is a tremendous Gauge son that is possibly the heaviest muscled Gauge son many have seen. Long sided with a big foot

$8,000 - Lot 41 - Spring Yearling Shorthorn Plus - Ash Valley Bottomline 2018. A black, polled son of Leachman TL Bottomline ad out of Ash Valley Rose 0229. Each year, the Lovings present a great group of black Plus bulls that are always very well accepted. This top youngster has all the muscle shape you love to go with just an outstanding list of top trait numbers. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Kansas.

$7,750 - Lot 35 - Spring YearlingAsh Valley Answer 2049 - A red, polled February 11, 2022 son of Ash Valley Answer 5720 and out of Ash Valley Rose 8303. A bull that excels in calving and carcass traits. High rate of gain to go with upper level feed efficiency shows a great balance of desired traits. Also an upper level in the $Durham category. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Kansas.

$7,000 - Lot 4 - Fall Yearling Shorthorn Plus. Ash Valley Count 1657. A black, polled October 4, 2021 son of Ash Valley Count 5792 ET and out of Ash Valley Cumberland 6500. Another of the top black Plus bulls in this sale. The Count sons were very popular and this one is at the top. Just a great line of trait leading numbers in this profile. He is a really good one. Purchased by a Commercial Producer

Kentucky National Shorthorn Sale 2023

Shorthorn Plus. Ash Valley Bottomline 2016. A black, polled February 7, 2022 son of Leachman TL Bottomline and out of Ash Valley Maggie 9103. Another son of the top breeding sire Bottomline. Again a bull with a tremendous trait profile in numerous categories. These bulls will be top breeding tools in any herd. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Kansas.

$6,000 - Lot 34 - Spring Yearling. Ash Valley Evolution 2069. A red, polled February 18, 2021 son of Ash Valley Evolution and out of Ash Valley Maiden 9062. A heavy muscled bull that has the herd sire look. His EPD profile shows him to be the #1 purebred bull in this sale for $Durham as well as a leader in $F and $BMI. He is a herd changer waiting to happen. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Kansas.

$6,000 - Lot 57 - Spring Yearling

Shorthorn Plus. A black, polled February 6, 2022 son of Leachman TL Bottomline and out of Ash Valley Maiden 0254. Another top son of the Leachman bull that is doing a great job here. He has some great EPD numbers and is a leader in the feed efficiency category. He will be a great breeding piece in his new home. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Kansas.

Lots: $1,635 to the Kentucky Junior Shorthorn Association

$1,400 -To SYDF - Valley Vista Farms of Scottsburg, Indiana donated 50% proceeds from their top selling heifer in the sale.

Saturday, March 4, 2023 Kentucky Fair and Expo Center Louisville, Kentucky

Auctioneer: Jeff Stansberry

Sale Management: Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC and Brent Elam Management by: Cindy Cagwin-Johnston

A full house gathered for this year’s Kentucky National. There were high quality individuals offered in this sale in all categories. There was active bidding throughout the sale from the seats and on the internet. Congratulations to all the consignors that made this a successful event.

$4,200 - Lot 8 - Open Heifer - SharBen BF RS Augusta Pride 2 1329. A roan, polled September 4, 2022 daughter of JSF Battlefront 129C ET and out of SharBen Augusta Pride 692. This was truly a fancy open heifer to lead this sale. She has the style and dimension to go with a great color pattern. She will be a leader in the show ring and the pasture. Offered by SharBen Shorthorns and purchased by McKenzie Franklin of Sadieville, Kentucky.

$4,000 - Lot 12 - Open Heifer - OSF Sister Rose TR 626. A roan, polled June, 26, 2022 daughter of CF Trustee X and out of CF Sister Rose 579 DP. A really good young heifer that is sired by a top son of Boardwalk and from the great Rose female line. She has the thickness and style to make her a top show prospect. Offered by Oler Farm and purchased by Luke A Hartsfield of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

$3,800 - Lot 5 - Open Heifer - WRI Roan Mary 022 XT. A roan, polled October 2, 2022 daughter of WRI Xtend 019 and out of WRI Primo’s Mary 8W31. A top pedigree here. Sired by a Hot Commodity son and out of a cow sired by CF Primo. She has all the dimension and depth of rib everyone likes to go with a definite show look. Offered by Wright Cattle Company and purchased by Tyler Huber of Coffeen, Illinois.

$3,600 - Lot 18 - Open HeiferSharBen UR Lady Crystal 1310. A red, polled March 15, 2022 daughter of CF S/F Ultimate Reward ET and out of CF Lady Crystal 624 RR X. A really good Spring heifer calf that is a double bred Red Reward daughter from the great Lady Crystal female line. She has the pedigree that assures her future success. Offered by SharBen Shorthorns and purchased by Allie Utegg of LaSalle, Illinois.

$3,200 - Lot 23 - Bred Heifer - Crowe Annie 1121. A RWM, polled November 2, 2021 daughter of Crowe Foundation and out of Crowe Annie 117 selling bred to 1872 for a Fall 2023 calf. A deep bodied female with a beautiful front end. She would be a good Senior Yearling show heifer and then a great young cow. Offered by Crowe Shorthorns and purchased by Clifford Hudson of Russellville, Kentucky.

$3,100 - Lot 24 - Open Shorthorn Plus Heifer - BONL Ellen 219K. A black, polled June 15, 2022 daughter of BONL Authority 908G and out of SSF Ellen 0207. This is really a top young Plus show prospect. She is sired by the top young sire Authority and out of a stand out cow. She will definitely compete in the show ring. Offered by Bonnell Cattle Co and purchased by Caden Delaney of Puryear, Tennessee.