BULL SALE 29th annual
SATURDAY APRIL 8, 2023
BATHO FARMS LTD.
Video Sale starts at 1:00 PM
Viewing of bulls in morning at Batho Farms
WELCOME!
Welcome to our 29th Annual Southwest Bull Developement Centre sale. A little over 28 years ago a group of progressive breeders gathered at Melita one evening and discussed the idea of starting this development centre. Some of those breeders have moved on, both with their own sales or dispersed their herds. But one thing that has not changed is that the Development Centre is still located at Oak Lake. The bulls are fed in a large area allowing lots of exercise to grow and develop. The ration of 50% Grass/alfalfa hay, 47.5% oats, 2.5% Supplement in a self-feeder, and is designed for a gain of 3lbs./day.
All the bulls have passed a semen evaluation before the sale. The carcass data has been collected and will be available on sale day.
The sale is at Batho Farms Ltd. and online at DLMS.ca. The bulls have been videoed in mid March and clips of each bull will be presented during the sale. We encourage everyone to come at anytime to view bulls at the development centre before the sale.
If you have any questions or are unable to attend the sale and would like to discuss the bulls feel free to call Albert, Ron or any of the consignors listed in the sale catalogue.
Michelle Rimke Southwest Bull Development CentreCONSIGNORS
Batho Farms Ltd.
Ron & Kathy Batho Oak Lake, MB
Albert: 204-748-7640
Jay: 204-851-6134
Levi: 204-851-4515
Eton Six Cattle
Dylan & Amanda Funk Minto, MB 204-245-0185
SALE INFORMATION
Auctioneer: Gene Parks
Cell: 204-729-7118
Sale Clerk: Michelle Rimke
Ringman: Rhett Parks Cell: 306-735-7813
For more information contact
Melissa McRae: 204-573-9903
Holloway Angus
Gerald & Carole Williams
Souris, MB 204-741-0070
Ben Williams: 204-741-0783
Johnny Williams: 204-741-1177
Sale Day Phones
Albert’s Cell: 204-748-7640
Ron’s Cell: 204-748-5208
Gerald Williams Cell: 204-741-0070
Dylan Funk Cell: 204-245-0185
Jay Rimke: 204-851-6134
Ben Williams: 204-741-0783
Johnny Williams: 204-741-1177
Levi Rimke: 204-851-4515
Photos & Video: Levi Rimke
Sale & Bull Location: Batho Farms Ltd is located 3 3/4 miles south of Oak Lake on Lansdowne Road. Sale: Online sale at DLMS.ca, video sale (Bull Sale) held at Batho Farms Ltd. at 1:00 pm. We encourage everyone to come and view the bulls in their pen. You are welcome anytime. You can also call one of the consignors and they can be on the phone with you sale day. Watch website for details closer to sale day for more information. Load out: Bulls will be available to load out after completion of sale, make arrangements with Sales Clerk.
HOLLOWAY
Zone 202K
RED MOOSE CREEK RIPZONE 89D
RED MAR MAC ZONE 95H
RED MCRAES SIERA 43X
PEAK DO T BULLET 301A
HOLLOWAY BAYBERRY 627D
HOLL OWAY 943 BAYBERRY 553R
This is a solid herd bull that is sure to add length packed with power to your calves. A standout on pasture all summer that continues to impress. His dam is a moderate framed cow that continues to produce a top tier calf year after year.
Earnardt
JANSSEN EARNHARDT 5003
MLG EARNHARDT 9058
MLG P AULINE 31B
PEAK DO T UNANIMOUS 457B
HOLLOWAY ROSEBUD 615D
HOLL OWAY 229 ROSEBUD 451B
A flashy deep bodied bull that’s sure to be a head turner. Lots of natural muscle with a frame capable of packing on the pounds. His dam is a heavy milking productive cow.
HOLLOWAY Earnhardt 225K
JANSSEN EARNHARDT 5003
MLG EARNHARDT 9058
MLG P AULINE 31B
PEAK DO T UNANIMOUS 457B
HOLLOWAY ROSEBUD 621D
HOLL OWAY 205 ROSEBUD 190Y
1.7
88 23
Another quality Earnhardt son full of potential. A long bodied solid footed bull that’ll produce in any herd. His dam is another solid cow out of the D year that continue to produce our top calves every year. She is an easy keeping larger framed cow with lots of milk.
Large famed Earnhardt son that should flesh out nicely. His combination of length and height is something to be excited about. A true power bull primed for strong framed cows.
9058
Flashy bull bound to produce growthy calves. A bit better calving ease than the other Earnhardt sons but still has all the length and power that they all possess. His dam is a heavy milking cow that would rank in the 5%.
Right Answer
BROOKING RIGHT ANSWER 5024
SYLVESTRE RIGHT ANSWER 11G
44E
127A
11C
067H
A strong heifer bull prospect out of a first calver that gave everything she had to this bull. A nice low birthweight but doesn’t give up growth potential. These Right Answer calves are stout made and impress every year.
Right Answer
BROOKING RIGHT ANSWER 5024
SYLVESTRE RIGHT ANSWER 11G
SYL VESTRE FP LASSIE 44E
BO TANY ANGUS DENSITY 10D
HOLLOWAY ROSEBUD 024H
Another low birthweight bull suitable for heifers. This guy shows lots of promise with his gains at Southwest. His dam is a solid medium framed girl that goes back to density. She has a beautiful udder, and we are excited to see her future calves.
Right Answer
BROOKING RIGHT ANSWER 5024
SYLVESTRE RIGHT ANSWER 11G
SYL VESTRE FP LASSIE 44E
MUSGRA VE 316 COLOSSAL 137 HOLLOWAY DRIVER 0003H
Calving ease and performance is written all over this guy. Structurally sound bull that traces back to Colossal on his dam’s side. A stout bull that still moves freely. His dam impressed all summer raising him while keeping excellent condition. Suitable for heifers.
HOLLOWAY Eton
ET ON SIX DUSTY 17D
HOLLOWAY ETON 874F
F AIR HAVEN GIRL POWER FH 5010C
PRAIRIELANE D YNAMITE 1004
HOLLOWAY 1004 SKYMERE 405B
HOLL OWAY 93 SKYMERE 8111U
259K
Perfect bull for medium to large framed cows, he is a surefooted bull built to add performance to your calves. His depth and growth stood out all summer. His sire is a deep, long bodied, easy keeping bull that covered cows with ease.
Black Angus • Eton Six Cattle • Lots 9 - 20
A heifers first calf out of the Ai sire Werner Flat Top. With a calving ease pedigree you can turn this rascal loose in the heifer pen and sleep easy. The dam is moderate in size with a beautiful udder. Recommended for heifers.
One of seven Titan sons on offer this year, 9K has been a stand out since birth. This stylish bull possesses a balance of calving ease and performance. The dam is smaller framed but she milks hard and brings home a dandy each fall. She has raised two sons who have sold in this sale in the past and a daughter retained in herd. Recommended for larger framed heifers or cows.
This hairy fella has lots of shape and middle. He’s sure to add pounds to his calf crop. The dam is moderate in size and doesn’t seem to miss. Two daughters are retained in herd as well as raising three sons for the bull pen.
Another Titan son that will add pounds. He’s a docile, deep, and soggy. 14K’s dam is a larger, deep bodied cow with great feet and udder conformation. A son sold last year to Quinn Robins.
A deep bodied Titan son who will grab your attention. He’s clean fronted with lots of neck extension and hair. A calving ease option who can still add pounds. Out of a moderate framed cow with great udder structure. Recommended for cows.
20C
A very similar bull to above, 23k adds some extra length to his composition. You have to appreciate the hair and the style that these Titan sons possess. The dam may be smaller in appearance but she milks hard and weans a good one every fall.
Recommended for larger framed heifers or cows.
EF TIT AN 545
NBCC TITAN 17F NBCC ROSEBUD 3A
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 GREENBUSH GEORGINA 13A
A stout bull with a strong top and tons of middle. His moderate framed dam came to us many years ago through the Keystone Klassic and was designated Premier by the association in 2020. Four daughters have been retained in herd as well as a son selling to Thornbank Farms.
Titan
A lower birthweight Titan son with lots of length and eye appeal. Out of a moderate framed dam with great feet and udder structure. We have a daughter retained in herd. Recommended for heifers.
The last calf crop out of Focus In 29A who walked our pastures until the age of 9. You can really appreciate the structure and presence of his sons. 24K is smooth in his makeup, deep bodied, and clean fronted. The dam is a larger cow who has three daughters retained in herd. Recommended for larger framed heifers or cows.
Focus In
VIN-MAR FOCUS IN 8847
COR VET FOCUS IN 29A
COR VET JET 10Y
BROOKMORE BISMARCK 91Y
ETON SIX DORA 8D
13A
19
Herd Bull in the making here!! 30K commands your attention with his style and depth of body. He’s wide topped with tons of mass and muscle. His dam is moderate in size with a beautiful udder. We have retained two daughters in herd.
MUSGRA VE BOULDER
HBH FAVOURITE 77F
HBH ALET A 204C
REMIT ALL F GRINDSTONE 30Z
BFL 30Z BRANDI 32F
BFL MISS BRANDI 8B
MUSGRA VE BOULDER
HBH FAVOURITE 77F
HBH ALET A 204C
REMIT ALL F GRINDSTONE 30Z
BFL 30Z HELEN 356E
BFL HELEN
Red Angus
Holloway Angus
Zone 2518K
RED MOOSE CREEK RIPZONE 89D
RED MAR MAC ZONE 95H
RED MCRAES SIERA 43X
HOLL OWAY 217 FAME 428B
RED HOLLOWAY ESTEELE 603D
HOLL OWAY ESTELLE 326A
A nicely made, square bodied bull with lots of depth. Grabs your attention soon as you walk in the pen with his deep front end and easy movements. His sire has left some impressive heifers in his first year, while his dam continues to leave a bigger and better calf every year.
Lot 33
Red Angus • Batho Farms Ltd. • Lots 34-41
AWARDS
Angus Awards
Red World Bull Award - Sponsored by Southwest Bull Development Centre
Black World Bull Award - Sponsored by Southwest Bull Development Centre
Red & Black Top Gaining Angus Bull - Sponsored by Master Feeds, Brandon - Eric van Meijl
Red & Black Total Combined Index - Sponsored by Eton Six Cattle
Red & Black Top Sire Group - Sponsored by Batho Farms Ltd.
Breed EPDs - Averages
FOR CALVES BORN IN 2022: EPD’s in this catalogue are as of February 21, 2023
2022
HIGH SELLING BULL BFL 71F Jago 13J
Consigned by Batho Farms Ltd.
Purchased by Charles Smith, Ninette, MB
ADDITIONAL INFO
RATION: The Southwest Bulls have been fed a complete ration that has been prepared and processed at Batho Farms Ltd. It consists of the following ingredients:
• Roughage (grass/alfalfa hay) 50%
• Oats 47.5%
• Supplements 2.5%
The ingredients in the TMR ration are all added by weight and this ration is self fed to the bulls. The ration is designed for the bulls to gain 3 lbs/head/day.
SEMEN TEST: Virden Animal Hospital, Virden, MB
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS:
The terms of the sale are cash or cheque payable in Canadian funds. The right of property shall not pass until after settlement is made. All settlements must be made with the clerks before any cattle are released.
PURCHASER’S RISK:
Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold.
INSURANCE:
Will be available on sale day from Keystone Livestock Services, Lois McRae: 204-728-3058
BIDS:
All animals sell to the highest bidder.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Any errors or changes in information contained in the catalogue will be announced from the auction block and such announcements take precedence over printed matter in the catalogue.
BREEDER’S GUARANTEE:
Each bull becomes the purchaser’s risk immediately after the animal is sold. All animals in this sale will be sold under the terms and guarantees set forth by the Canadian Angus Association with regard to health, freedom from defects and reproductive and genetic soundness.
LIABILITIES:
Southwest Development Centre and its members, Batho Farms Ltd, Sales staff accept no liability for accidents that may occur. Mishaps at cattle sales are rare, but all attending must do so at their own risk.
DELIVERY:
Delivery is $50.00 per bull. Maximum of $100.00 per buyer, within a radius of 200 km. Over 200 km delivery is at cost to buyer. Delivery within one week after the sale at seller’s convenience.
AFTER SALE MANAGEMENT:
Any of the Southwest bulls that remain at Batho Farms Ltd at Oak Lake will be maintained on the same ration as they have been on so they will continue to grow and develop. Cost of this is $4.00 per head per day. The bulls staying at Batho Farms on this program must be insured. Batho Farms Ltd or SWBDC are not responsible for any loss or injury.
SEMEN TEST & ULTRA SOUND:
All bulls will be semen evaluated and have passed semen evaluation. All bulls will have been Ultra Sounded. Semen and Ultra Sound Information will be on an added sheet on sale day or can be requested earlier.
PLEASE BRING CATALOGUE TO SALE
Thank you to all buyers over the last 29 years.
Thank you to all bidders and buyers at the 29th Annual Southwest Bull Development Centre Sale.
Southwest Bull Develpment Centre
Box 370
Oak Lake, Manitoba
R0M 1P0