2020 Midland Bull Test Edition

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • 2020 Midland Bull Test Edition

April 2-3, 2020 Columbus, Montana

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BULL TEST

APRIL2: Charolais • Simmental • Red Angus • Hereford • Salers • South Devon • Gelbvieh APRIL3: Black Angus

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Wyoming Livestock Roundup • 2020 Midland Bull Test Edition

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Genetic performance is key at Midland Bull Test Columbus, Mont. – Every April, countless consignors and over 1,000 bulls from across the country congregate in Columbus, Mont. to measure performance potential of individuals and sire groups during the annual Midland Bull Test. This year marks 58 years of the best of the best going head to head for a coveted spot in the Final Sort Sale.

“Our emphasis continues to be on balanced performance - from sensible birthweights, early maturity, functional maternal traits, economical weights, compatible carcass merits, a phenotype that enhances these economical traits,” says the McDonnell and Williams families, organizers of the event.

“Considering yearling bulls bought in the spring won’t sire a weaned calf until the next fall, and daughters of these bulls won’t go into production for two years, it is no light matter,” they say.

“Look at the dam production records on the Midland Bulls, it is unmatched. There is no other sale that offers buyers as strong an offering as the composite maternal growth bulls at Midland.”

They continue, “Buyers would have to go to a dozen bull sales or more to find as many top bulls from top producing cows as they will see at Midland in one day.”

“One of the nicest compliments we receive each year

from the buyers at Midland is the fact buyers can purchase high quality bulls all the way through the sale,” the families boast. “Many of the bulls selling at Midland would be used to start most production sales.”

Program history According to their website, Midland Bull Test began in 1962 when Leo McDonnell Sr. started testing a group of bulls from small purebred breeders.

“This concept of weighing and measuring cattle and publishing the resulting data as far as birthweights, weaning weights, gains, dam’s production and yearling weights was not met favorably by most of the purebred industry nationally,” the website reads.

The site continues, “However, under this constant pressure from the opponents of performance, Midland Bull Test, the Montana Beef Performance Association and several staunch seedstock producers continued to define, refine and promote performance as a primary tool in managing the profitability of a cowherd.”

“We’re proud to be one of those who didn’t compromise our beliefs or program.

Although Montana Beef Performance is no longer in existence, its effect and primary guidelines have continued on and been incorporated, in part, into many of the major breed performance associations,” they say.

“Proven through competition, Midland bulls are unsurpassed in providing more trait leaders in the major breeds than any other breeder, test station or the combined effort of the major stock shows,” the website concludes.

Efficiency testing Midland Bull Test is North America’s largest feed efficiency testing program.

The program utilizes the GrowSafe system.

GrowSafe allows cattle to eat one at a time and uses electronic identification to collect data and monitor and track consumption. This data is used to calculate residual feed intake (RFI).

“RFI is relevant and important to producers as it correlates the pounds of gain to the pounds of intake, and therefore, the increment cost of gain,” according to Midland. “As such, RFI allows producers to determine those individuals who have the capacity to gain quickly and cheaply.”

GrowSafe defines incremental pounds of feed required for one pound of gain above or below the average.

Efficient animals eat less and have a lower RFI, while inefficient animals eat more and have a higher RFI. Midland Bull Test also tests bull for fertility through scrotal circumference measurements and semen evaluations.

“Fertility is a major objective in a cow/calf operation,” according to Midland leadership. “A key component of efficient calf production is a high fertility level in each breeding animal in the herd.”

Semen quality is determined by criteria such as sperm structure, motility, volume and concentration.

All bulls sold in the Final Sort Sale must meet a minimum scrotal circumference measurement of 32 centimeters by 365 days of age.

“Measuring the scrotal circumference of young bulls is an accurate and repeatable method to assess current and future sperm-producing ability,” says the website. “The measurement gives an estimate of the weight of the testes, which is directly related to the level of sperm production. Scrotal measurement is also positively correlated with semen volume and quality.”

They continue, “Bulls with adequate scrotal development for their age have a higher probability of becoming satisfactory breeders than bulls with smaller scrotal circumferences. Scrotal circumference is of medium to high heritability.”

Sale day Bull sales start at 11 a.m. both days, with awards presented prior to the sale.

The sale order is determined by the Midland Bull Test Index, which is 25 per-

cent average daily gain, 25 percent nursing ratio, 25 percent yearling ration and 25 percent efficiency ratio, coupled with estimated sale value.

The sale order will be posted in advance and a sale catalog is available at midlandbulltest.com.

Small changes should be expected and will be posted online. On sale day, more information is available online or by calling 406-322-5597, 406-322-9044 or 406-3229911.

Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder with the auctioneer settling any differences.

Cattle will be sold according to health regulations of the state of Montana and interstate health certificates will be furnished for transport. Additional fees apply to cattle purchased by Canadian buyers.

For all registered cattle in the sale, registration papers will be transferred to their new owner at the seller’s expense.

Cattle will be delivered to

central locations in the lower 48 states. More information on delivery is available in the Midland Bull Test Sale catalog.

Auctioneers include Joe Goggins, Roger Jacobs and Greg Goggins. Field representatives for each breed will be present including Kurt Kangas from the American Angus Association, Katie Oschner from the Red Angus Association of America, Dean Pike of the American Salers Association, John Paterson from the American Simmental Association, Jim Brown of the North American South Devon Association and Ty Groshens of the American International Charolais Association.

Callie Hanson, managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, has compiled this information from the Midland Bull Test Final Report, catalog and website.

Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net or visit midlandbulltest.com for more information.

Index to results Each year, the Midland Bull Test sorts the highest achieving bulls for average daily gain and weight per day of age for each breed. Results for individual breeds can be found on pages 4-16.

Following the results will be articles on a variety of bull and cattle management topics, as well as insight from selected breed associations. Enjoy! Cover photo courtesy of American Gelbvieh Association

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Midland prepares for upcoming 2020 sale Dear Friends, With excitement, anticipation and humility, the Williams and McDonnell families personally invite you to join us for the Midland Bull Test sales April 2-3, 2020.

The Final Sort Sale has become the source for bulls that sift themselves to the top. The paper, genomics and EPDs do not walk the walk for the bulls. The bulls must perform and be in the top end for average daily gain, weight per day of age and adjusted 365 weights. They also need to be structurally sound, pass a fertility exam and have a manageable disposition.

These days in agriculture, the margins can be thin and we take it one step further for the cattlemen by measuring efficiency. One doesn’t simply select on low intake, one can select for balance between dry matter intake and gain to find the best of both worlds and achieve more profitability.

We don’t encourage selection based on low intake alone, we encourage selecting for bal-

ance between DMI and gain to attain the best of both worlds.

The amount of data one can accumulate on an individual animal can be mind boggling, however, one cannot over emphasize the need for balance. The consequences of single trait selection can quickly rear its ugly head.

Midland strives to identify the bulls that have balance across the board and cover the bases as indicated in the MBT index.

This index also determines the sale order at Midland.

Measuring actual performance with measured efficiency is the indicator of progress or not. The commercial cattleman is always at the forefront of Midland’s mindset with testing bulls. Developing them on a high roughage ration coupled with moderate gains to enable them to become skeletally sound for years of breeding service.

Each sort leading up to the final sort starts with the consignor making the best mating selections for their program

and their customers. This is followed by the in-herd performance and selecting the top end of those bull calves being sent to Midland to perform on a level playing field. Bulls are continually sifted for structure, feet and disposition.

All these criteria are considered along with the bull’s actual performance and determine the Final Sort Sale. Cattlemen can be assured these bulls are the cream of the crop out of more than 150 herds.

We extend a personal invitation to partake in the Midland Bull Test Event and enjoy the top notch entertainment by Kyle Shobe and the Walk ‘Em Boys and great food and camaraderie with like-minded people. This portion takes place in the evenings of April 1 and 2.

To our previous buyers and consignors, we appreciate your friendship and trust in developing and selling bulls.

To new customers, we welcome you! Enjoy the Final Sort!

-Steve Williams

Midland Bull Test schedule The 2020 Midland Bull Test is jam-packed with events prior to and following the sale.

April 1 6 p.m.

Social and steak fry with entertainment by Kyle Shobe and the Walk ‘Em Boys

6 p.m.

Salers, Simmental, Red Angus, South Devon, Gelbvieh, Charolais and Hereford Bull sales.

Social and steak fry with entertainment by Kyle Shobe and the Walk ‘Em Boys

April 2 11 a.m.

April 3 11 a.m.

Angus Bull Sale

MATERNAL + EFFICIENCY #1 Eff Index Bull on Test Next Gen 5405 Cowboy Up 199

#1 Eff

NEED PICTURE

Lot 125 1-13-19

SAV Emblynette 7546 Dam of Lot 125

by HA Cowboy Up 5405

ADG Rat WDA YR 365 BW WW Milk YW Eff SC MBT $B 3.11 101 3.30 104 1202 0.6 66 28 114 139 37.5 112 115 Top 2% CEM (+15) • Top 10% CED (+12) • Top 15% $W (73) Next Gen 174E Frontier 649 ET

A #1 WD #1 Eff rd Herefo 2 p u Gro

NEED PICTURE

Lot 853 1-30-19

ADG Rat WDA YR 3.15 108 3.10 102 Lot 124 126 854 855

Angus Angus Hereford Hereford

Next Gen Sweet Sally 94 Dam of Lot 853

by TH Frontier 174E

Birth 1-12-19 1-22-19 1-12-19 12-25-18

365 BW WW Milk YW 1133 3.5 63 29 105 Also Selling

Sire Prairie Pride Next Step 2036 HA Cowboy Up 5405 UPS Sensation 2296 ET UPS Sensation 2296 ET

ADG 3.32 2.65 3.11 3.36

Rat 108 86 106 115

WDA 3.33 3.28 2.99 3.05

Eff SC 119 38 YR 106 103 97 102

MBT 109

BW WW Milk YW Eff MBT 2.9 66 30 129 96 103 2.2 63 23 105 94 97 2.3 64 29 99 107 100 3.4 50 32 77 118 100

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Two groups of Angus bulls impress at annual Midland Bull Test The Midland Bull Test welcomed two competitive groups of Angus bulls to Columbus, Mont. for the2020 test and sale.

The final report

showed a breed average for Angus Group 1 of 3.30 for average daily gain (ADG) and 3.00 weight per day of age (WDA). In Group 2, the ADG average was 3.24

and the WDA average was 3.12.

Group 1 ADG There was a threeway tie for highest average daily gain in the first

Leaders Group 1 ADG 1/2/3 – Lot 213 - 4.03 1/2/3 – Lot 216 - 4.03 1/2/3 – Lot 217 - 4.03 4 – Lot 256 - 3.95 5 – Lot 202 - 3.91

Group 2 Eff 1 – Lot 535 – 127 2 – Lot 629 – 125 3 – Lot 411 – 120 4 – Lot 547 – 119 5 – Lot 399 – 118

Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 630 – 4.20 2 – Lot 492 – 4.08 3 – Lot 606 – 4.03 4/5 – Lot 586 – 3.95 4/5 – Lot 598 – 3.95

Group 1 MBT 1 – Lot 213 – 124 2 – Lot 194 – 121 3 – Lot 211 – 119 4/5 – Lot 264 – 116 4/5 – Lot 217 – 116

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 172 – 3.86 2 – Lot 53 – 3.78 3 – Lot 194 – 3.73 4 – Lot 264 – 3.62 5 – Lot 261 – 3.57

Group 2 MBT 1 – Lot 606 – 121 2 – Lot 398 – 120 3 – Lot 630 – 118 4 – Lot 586 – 117 5 – Lot 492 – 116

Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 445 – 3.84 2 – Lot 547 – 3.69 3 – Lot 411 – 3.68 4 – Lot 384 – 3.62 5 – Lot 543 – 3.58

Champion Sire Group - MBT 1 – Lots 629, 630 and 631 – 113 2 – Lots 396, 398 and 399 – 111.66 3 – Lots 210, 211 and 212 – 111 4 – Lots 586, 593 and 594 – 110.66 5 – Lots 604, 605 and 606 – 110.33

Group 1 Eff 1 – Lot 125 – 139 2 – Lot 160 – 138 3 – Lot 213 – 135 4 – Lot 87 – 130 5 – Lot 212 – 126

World Champion Pen of Three 1 – Stewart Select Angus, Greenburg, Ind. – Lots 211, 213 and 217 – 120 2 – Deppe Angus, Waverly, Iowa – Lots 252, 254 and 264 - 114

You Can Always Count on Granger Growth

Efficiency

group of Angus bulls, each of which came from Stewart Select Angus out of Greensburg, Ind. Lot 213, sired by GAR Sure Fire had an ADG of 4.03. The bull also has EPDs of BW 2.3, WW +66, M +36, YW +118, RFI -7.34, Eff 135, MBT 124 and WDA 3.47.

Lot 216 was sired by SS Niagara Z29 and also had an ADG of 4.03. The Stewart Select Angus bull also has EPDs of BW 0, WW +68, M +21, YW +123, RFI +1.85, Eff 88, MBT 109 and WDA 3.20.

Sired by SS Niagara Z29, lot 217 rounds out the three-way tie for top ADG. The bull has EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +81, M +29, YW +161, RFI -2.36, Eff 110, MBT 116 and WDA 3.39.

The number four ADG bull, lot 256, was out of Deppe Angus from Waverly, Iowa and had an ADG of 3.95. The Barstow Cash sired bull also has EPDs of BW +1.4, WW +84, M +21, YW +149, RFI 1.30, Eff 98, MBT 108 and WDA 3.38.

Rounding out the top five was lot 202, out of Schroder Angus in Clarence, Iowa. Sired by Barstow Cash, the bull had an ADG of 3.91 and EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +86, M +25, YW +151, RFI 4.61,

109, MBT 109 and WDA 3.15.

Lot 586 has EPDs of BW 3.5, WW +79, M +25, YW +136, RFI -0.93, Eff 109, MBT 117 and WDA 3.22.

Group 1 WDA Lot 172 was the Group 1 WDA Angus leader.

The Welytok Angus LLC, based in Richfield Springs, N.Y., bull was sired by Byergo Black Magic 3348 and had a WDA of 3.86.

The bull also has EPDs of BW +6.6, WW +103, M +26, YW +180, RFI -3.15, MBT 109, Eff 113 and ADG 2.69.

Next was lot 53 from Bell Key Angus out of Nampa, Idaho. The Ezar Gold Rush 6001 bull had a WDA of 3.78 and EPDs of BW +4.1, WW +94, M +29, YW +154, RFI -1.52, Eff 111, MBT 114 and ADG 3.4.

Wright Way Angus, from St. John, Wash., consigned the third ranked WDA bull, lot 194. The bull was sired by Thomas Big River 4081 and had a WDA of 3.73 and EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +61, M +26, YW +105, RFI -0.53, Eff 118, MBT 121 and ADG 3.74.

In fourth was lot 264 with a WDA of 3.62. The bull is from Deppe Angus in Waverly, Iowa and was Continued on next page

4 Tremendous Prospects from Wulf Cattle #2 Sire Group for MBT Index #4 Sire Group for Efficiency by Haynes Outright 452

Maternal

8 Bulls Avg. Ratios: NR 109 • EFF 105 • YR 106

#3 WDA Group 2

Eff 80 and WDA 3.49.

Group 2 ADG Group 2 ADG was led

by Campbell Anguss’ lot 630. The son of SAV Rainfall 6846 had an ADG of 4.20 and EPDS of BW -1.3, WW +59, M +27, YW +111, RFI 0.62, Eff 109, MBT 118 and WDA 3.40.

Campbell Angus is located in Twisp, Wash.

The second ranking ADG bull was lot 492 from Sunny Okanogan Angus, of Omak, Wash. The bull had an ADG of 4.08 and was sired by Thomas Up River 1614. He has EPDs of BW 0.4, WW +71, M +27, YW 137, RFI 2.78, Eff 97, MBT 116 and WDA 3.31.

In third place was lot 606 from Dix Angus, of Stockton, Kan., with an ADG of 4.03. The DAR Midnight 6050 sired bull had an ADG of 4.03 and EPDs of BW 0.1, WW +86, M +24, YW +150, RFI 0.26, Eff 110, MBT 121 and WDA 3.31.

There was a tie for fourth and fifth place ADG in Group 2 between lot 598 from Wheeler Mountain Ranch in Whitehall, Mont. and lot 586 from VGA Livestock in Manhattan, Mont. They each had an ADG of 3.95.

Lot 598 EPDs of BW I+1.0, WW I+60, M I+16, YW I+108, RFI -0.31, Eff

Granger Payweight 917 2-22-19

Lot 411

by Curtin 1682 Payweight 7066

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC MBT

3.53

116

3.68

115

1342

37

115

BW

WW

MILK

YW

EFF

NR

$B

3.2

81

33

144

120

110

132

WULFS Outright A718G ADG Rat WDA 3.49 118 3.38 BW WW Milk 0.6 83 23

$W 85 (Top 2%) • CW +64 (Top 4%) Out of an outstanding young cow.

Dam Production 4 NR 111 • 1 YR 106

Lot 398

YR 365 SC MBT 104 1206 36.5 114 YW NR WEff $B 151 113 115 209

Top 1% for CW (+75) WW, YW, $B and $F (143) Top 2% RE (1.13) • Top 4% $W (81)

2-4-19 • by HAYNES Outright 452

Granger Renown 925 2-19-19 ADG

by SAV Renown 3439

Rat

WDA

YR

365

WULFS Outright A722G ADG Rat WDA 3.82 129 3.13 BW WW Milk -0.2 61 17

SC MBT

3.57

117

3.41

107

1249

40

109

BW

WW

MILK

YW

EFF

NR

$W

2.7

65

35

107

105

109

78

His dam, a 15-year-old donor, is a full sister to the 3 bulls in the World Champion pen of bulls at Midland in 2006.

Dam production: 11 NR 106 • 11 YR 103 6 IMF 106 • 6 REA 103

Top 1% CEM (+16) • Top 5% $F (113)

Lot 399

Lot 409

2-9-19 • by HAYNES Outright 452

ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE • APRIL 9, 2020 On Line Video Sale Only!

6 Additional Prospects Lot Birth 401 2-12-19 402 2-12-19 403 2-21-19 407 2-11-19 408 2-15-19 410 2-18-19

Sire WRAF Believe Granger Great Falls 053 Granger Great Falls 053 Stevenson 70750 Stevenson 70750 Curtin Payweight 7066

YR 365 SC MBT 111 1248 38 112 YW NR WEff $B 112 91 118 158

BW WW Milk YW 205da NR ADG Rat 2.5 62 42 110 774 109 3.03 99 2.7 46 31 73 786 110 3.15 103 7.3 74 33 128 762 107 2.98 98 5.6 70 23 127 748 105 3.07 101 5.1 68 35 122 757 106 2.77 91 5.2 55 32 87 821 115 3.07 101

WDA 3.36 3.45 3.20 3.25 3.25 3.36

YR 106 108 100 103 102 107

365 1237 1271 1175 1211 1198 1257

MBT 100 109 105 103 98 108

Selling 421 Bulls and 29 Heifers For details please go to wulfcattle.com

Also Selling Lot

Birth

396

2-13-19

397

Sire HAYNES Outright 452

2-13-19 KCF Bennett Absolute

BW 0.7

2.9

WW Milk YW 57

64

20

20

98

117

NR

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

Eff

MBT

109

3.24

110

3.15

107

109

109

100

2.98

98

2.91

98

115

103

Jim and Beth Granger 2121 Eden Road • Great Falls, MT 59405 • 406-736-5588

Casey Fanta • (320) 288-6128

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sired by SAV Pedigree 4834. He has EPDs of BW +3.3, WW +72, M +30, YW +128, RFI 0.71, Eff 110, MBT 116 and ADG 3.87.

Rounding out the top five for Group 1 is lot 261, with a WDA of 3.57. The bull is sired by HA Cowboy Up 5405 and has EPDs of BW I+1.9, WWI+66, M I+19, YW I+117, WDA 3.35, RFI 2.95, Eff 105 and MBT 111. The bull was consigned by Deppe Angus.

Group 2 WDA Group 2 WDA was led

by Thomhill Ranch’s lot 445 with a WDA of 3.84.

The RMF Upward 80C sired bull has EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +67, M +29, YW +111, RFI 1.21, Eff 100, MBT 112 and ADG 3.57. Thomhill Ranch is located in Zortman, Mont.

Next was lot 547 from Olson Cattle with a WDA of 3.69. The bull was sired

by DL Dually and has EPDs of BW I+1.1, WW I+76, M I+20, YW I+131, RFI -3.02, Eff 119, MBT 114 and ADG 3.69. Olson Cattle is located in St. Ignatius, Mont.

In third was Granger Angus’ lot 411 with a WDA of 3.68. The bull was sired by Curtin 1682 Payweight 7066 and has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +81, M +33, YW +144, RFI -4.28,

Eff 120, MBT 115 and ADG 3.53. Granger Angus is located in Great Falls, Mont.

Lot 384 from Pristine Springs, out of Jerome, Idaho, was next with a WDA of 3.62. The SAV 654X Rainmaster 6849 sired bull has EPDs of BW +1.5, WW +68, M +31, YW +126, RFI 0.75, Eff 104, MBT 114 and ADG 3.78.

Rounding out the top five was Olson Cattle’s lot 543 with a WDA of 3.58. The bull was sired

by BUBS Southern Charm AA31 and has EPDs of BW I+3.0, WW I+66, M I+29, YW I+115, RFI -3.7, Eff 118, MBT 111 and ADG 3.11.

Group 1 Eff Lot 125 lead the Group 1 efficiency ratio (Eff) leaders with a score of 139. The Next Generation Genetics bull was sired by HA Cowboy Up 5405. He has EPDs of BW +0.6, WW +66, M +28, YW +114, RFI -6.37, WDA 3.30 and ADG 3.11. Next Generation Genetics is located in Endeavor, Wisc.

Next was lot 160 from Butternut Ridge Farms, out of Coldwater, Mich., with a score of 138. The TM Cash 516 sired bull has EPDs of BW +0.7, WW +59, M +24, YW +112, RFI -5.64, WDA 3.15, MBT 110 and

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ADG 3.87.

Coming in third was lot 213, sired by GAR Sure Fire. The Stewart Select Angus Bull had an Eff score of 135 and EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +66, M +36, YW +118, RFI -7.34, ADG 4.03, MBT 124 and WDA 3.47. Stewart Select Angus is located in Greensburg, Ind. The fourth ranking Eff bull was lot 87 from Dutch Flat Angus, out of Pomeroy, Wash., with a score of 130. The SAV Bruiser 9164 sired bull has EPDs of BW I+0.5, WW I+51, M I+26, YW I+88, RFI -2.45, ADG 3.19, MBT 111 and WDA 3.10.

Rounding out the top five was lot 212 with a score of 126. The Stewart Select Angus bull was sired by Plattemere Weigh Up K360 and has EPDs of BW +0.3, WW +74, M +17, YW +130, RFI -3.31, ADG 3.19, MBT 116 and WDA 2.82.

Group 2 Eff Group 2 efficiency ratio was led by lot 535 from Eli Berry with a score of 127.

The bull was sired by Werner War Party 1472 and has EPDs of BW +0.4, WW +48, M +29, YW +89, RFI -5.8, WDA 3.28, MBT 112 and ADG 3.40. Eli Berry is located in Reed Point, Mont.

Next was lot 629 from Campbell Angus, of Twisp, Wash., with a score of 125.

3.87

131

BW

WW

0.3

70

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.24

115

Milk

YW

1294

39

112

Eff

NR

$B

26

128

90

113

130

CW +58 (Top 10%) • REA +.73 (Top 25%) Out of a Barstow Cash x Final Product bred dam.

Lot 442 1-16-19 • by Coleman Bravo 6313

WILL Recharge G24 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.24

106

3.0

100

1171

37.5

103

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

NR

$B

2.7

64

24

117

98

109

124

MARDA BLACK SMITH 978

MARDA UNANIMOUS 967

LOT 116 12-19-18

by Marda Blacksmith 683 WDA

YR

365

SC

NR

MBT

ADG RAT

WDA

YR

SC

NR

MBT

3.19

104

3.28

107 1228

39

ET

103

3.32

108

3.18

104 1201 34.5

ET

105

BW

WW

Milk

YW

EFF

$W

$F

$B

BW

WW

Milk

YW

EFF

$W

$F

$B

2.7

79

30

139

90

79

136 186

3.2

66

17

119

101

53

84

129

LOT 111

MARDA BOMBER 9110 1-28-19 ADG 3.78 BW 1.3 365 1224

by Casino Bomber N33

Rat 127 WW 96 SC 38

WDA 3.14 Milk 30 $W 108

YR 109 YW 157 $F 100

EFF 109 MBT 115 $B 135

LOT 110 1-28-19 WDA

YR

365

SC

NR

MBT

3.53

119

2.92

99

1109

35

ET

108

BW

WW

Milk

YW

EFF

$W

$F

$B

-0.9

78

36

136

99

97

104 137

LOT 105

MARDA SWAGGER 977 12-23-18 by Marda Swagger 463

WDA 2.82 2.91 2.91 3.04 3.13 2.75

YR 103 97 98 102 101 93

205 710 695 677 651 711 619

365 1165 1141 1101 1146 1179 1043

BW 0 I+.3 I+.3 I+.3 I+.3 I+.3

WW 61 I+44 I+44 I+44 I+44 I+44

Milk 22 I+26 I+26 I+26 I+26 I+26

YW 114 I+83 I+83 I+83 I+83 I+83

MBT 106 94 101 104 101 97

Willekes Angus Choteau, MT • Robert Willekes Bob 406-466-5965 • 406-590-2520

ADG 3.70 BW 1.8 365 1154

LOT 106 1-31-19

Also Offering 6 Sons of ZWT Summit 6507 (5 Full Brothers) Rat 108 96 104 115 106 100

by Casino Bomber N33

ADG RAT

MARDA OASIS 9112

1-23-19 • by SAV Recharge 3436

ADG 3.19 2.94 3.07 3.40 3.24 2.94

365

FULL BROTHER TO LOT 110

Lot 443

Birth 1-11-19 1-25-19 1-21-19 2-3-19 1-27-19 1-23-19

by Vision Unanimous 1418

ADG RAT

Out of a 3-year-old dam.

Lot 434 435 436 437 439 440

Continued on next page

MARDA BOMBER 9109

WILL Bravo G10 WDA

3.68, MBT 115 and ADG 3.53.

Next was lot 547 from Olson Cattle with a score of 119. The bull was sired

by DL Dually and has EPDs

ANOTHER TOP SET OF ANGUS FROM MARDA ANGUS FARM

12-24-18

Performance Testing Bulls at Midland for over 20 Years!!

Rat

a score of 120. The bull was from Granger Angus out of Great Falls, Mont., sired

by Curtin 1682 Payweight 7066 and has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +81, M +33, YW +144, RFI -4.28, WDA

LOT 100

PERFORMANCE PLUS! ADG

The bull was sired by SAV Rainfall 6846 and has EPDs of BW +1.0, WW +67, M +27, YW +118, RFI -4.83, WDA 2.97, MBT 108 and ADG 2.73.

In third was lot 411 with

SC 38 37 35.5 41 36 44

by TC Oasis 623

ADG RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

NR

2.94

95

2.89

93

1065

34

110 102

BW

WW

Milk

YW

EFF

$W

$F

$B

1.6

75

18

130

110

69

98

167

LOT

Birth

103 104 107 108 109 112 114 115 117

12-31-18 12-21-18 1-22-19 1-4-19 12-16-18 12-21-18 12-31-18 1-2-19 12-26-18

Sire

MBT

Rat 120 WW 77 SC 36

WDA 3.07 Milk 13 $W 59

YR 100 YW 137 $F 134

ALSO SELLING

BW WW Milk YW NR ADG RAT WDA YR

Marda Blacksmith 683 0.2 Marda Swagger 463 0.2 TC Oasis 623 1.8 TC Oasis 623 2.6 Diamond In The Rough 3.5 Connealy Blackhawk 6198 2.8 Musgrave 316 Stunner 1.7 Musgrave 316 Stunner 3.4 Baldridge Colonel C251 0.1

65 86 64 69 80 72 68 68 68

36 27 29 20 32 30 33 29 30

110 137 111 112 139 119 114 121 122

104 114 109 106 ET 103 109 111 ET

3.03 2.77 2.65 3.07 2.90 2.77 2.77 2.65 3.15

102 93 86 100 94 90 90 86 106

2.78 2.90 2.93 2.82 2.98 2.78 3.15 2.82 2.90

MARDA ANGUS FARM

94 98 99 93 103 93 103 98 98

EFF 101 MBT 106 $B 176 EFF MBT

102 109 103 106 96 98 99 93 99

Terry and Cody Quam • Lodi, WI • 608-575-9237

101 104 99 101 101 96 100 97 103

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of BW I+1.1, WW I+76, M I+20, YW I+131, RFI -3.02, WDA 3.69, MBT 114 and ADG 3.28. Olson Cattle is located in St. Ignatius, Mont.

Rounding out the top five was lot 399 from Wulf Cattle out of Morris, Minn. The bull was sired

by HAYNES Outright 452 and had a score of 118. He has EPDs of BW +0.2, WW +61, M +17, YW +112, RFI -3.37, WDA 3.13, MBT 112and ADG 3.82.

Group 1 MBT Index Stewart Select Angus out of Greensburg, Ind., brought the top ranking MBT bull for group one, lot 213. The GAR Sure Fire sired bull had an MBT of 124 and EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +66, M +36, YW +118, RFI -7.34, ADG 4.03, Eff 135 and WDA 3.47.

Next was lot 194 of

Wright Way Angus, sired

by Thomas Big River 4018 with an MBT of 121. He has EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +61, M +26, YW +105, RFI -0.53, ADG 3.74, Eff 118 and WDA 3.73. Wright Way Angus is located in St. John, Wash.

Lot 211 came in next with an MBT index of 119 and was from Stewart Select Angus. The Plattemere Weight Up K360 sired bull has EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +78 M +27, YW +143, RFI -0.33, ADG 3.87, Eff 119 and WDA 3.19.

There was a tie between lots 264 and 217 with an MBT score of 116.

Lot 264 from Deppe Angus, out of Waverly, Iowa, is sired by The SAV Pedigree 4834 and has EPDs BW +3.3, WW +72, M +30, YW +128, RFI 0.71, Eff 110, WDA 3.62 and

ADG 3.87.

Stewart Select Angus’ lot 217 was sired by SS Niagara Z29. He has an MBT of 116 and EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +81, M +29, YW +161, RFI -2.36, Eff 110, ADG 4.03 and WDA 3.39.

Group 2 MBT leaders Lot 606 from Dix Angus out of Stockton, Kan. led the MBT rankings in group two with a score of 121. The DAR Midnight 6050 sired bull had an ADG of 4.03 and EPDs of BW +0.1, WW +86, M +24, YW +150, RFI 0.26, Eff 110, ADG 4.03 and WDA 3.31.

Next was lot 398 with a score of 120. The Wulf Cattle bull was sired by HAYES Outright 452 and has EPDs of BW +0.6, WW +83, M +23, YW +151, RFI -2.95, Eff 115, ADG 3.49 and WDA 3.38. Wulf Cattle is located in Morris, Minn.

In third was Campbell

Angus’s lot 630. The son of SAV Rainfall 6846 has an MBT of 118 and EPDs of BW -1.3, WW +59, M +27, YW +111, RFI 0.62, Eff 109, ADG 4.20 and WDA 3.40. Campbell Angus is located in Twisp, Wash.

Next was lot 586 from VGA Livestock, out of Manhattan, Mont., with a score of 117. He was sired

by WMR Infinity 141 and has EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +79, M +25, YW +136, RFI -0.93, Eff 109, ADG 3.95 and WDA 3.22.

Rounding out the top five was lot 492 from Sunny Okanogan Angus of Omak, Wash. The bull has an MBT of 116 and was sired by Thomas Up River 1614. He has EPDs of BW +0.4, WW +71, M +27, YW 137, RFI 2.78, Eff 97, ADG 4.08 and WDA 3.31.

Champion Sire Group – MBT Index The Champion Angus

Sire Group, based on MBT Index were lots 629, 630 and 631, consigned by Campbell Angus Ranch of Twisp, Wash. The group was sired by SAV Rainfall 6846 and posted an average MBT Index of 113.

Next, Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minn. consigned lots 396, 398 and 399.

The group was sired by HAYNES Outright 452 and posted an average MBT Index of 111.66.

In third were lots 210, 211 and 212 with an average MBT Index of 111.

The group was consigned

by Stewart Select Angus and sired by Plattemere Weight Up K360.

VGA Livestock of Manhattan, Mont. sired the fourth placing sire group with lots 586, 593 and 594.

The group posted an average MBT Index of 110.66 and was sired by WMR Infinity 141.

Red Angus Performance

Sutphin’s Out In Front 3188

Rounding out the top sire groups were lots 604, 605 and 606, sired by DAR Midnight 6050. The group was consigned by Dix Angus out of Stockton, Kan. and posted an average MBT Index of 110.33.

World Champion Pen of Three Stewart Select Angus of Greenburg, Ind. Consigned the World Champion Pen of Three Angus bulls with lots 211, 213 and 217. The average MBT Index for the bulls was 120.

In second was Deppe Angus of Waverly, Iowa with lots 252, 254 and 264.

The group posted an average MBT Index of 114.

For complete results from the Angus bulls at Midland Bull Test, visit midlandbulltest.com. The Angus bulls sell on April 3 at 11 a.m. at Midland Bull Test in Columbus, Mont.

Sutphin’s Prospector 304X

Calving Ease Deluxe World Champion Pen of 5 Red Angus Bulls

# 3Eff Fall Bulls

Sutphin’s Prospector 3122 #2 ADG Fall Bulls

#2 WDA Fall Bulls

Lot 770

Lot 756 9-25-18 ADG

by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D

Rat

WDA

YR

SC

NR

MBT

3.40

125

2.77

101

35

92

106

BW

WW

Milk

YW

EFF

GM

HB

-0.2

58

21

98

105

51

128

11-15-18 # 3 WDA Fall Bulls

Lot 754 11-8-18 ADG

IMF +0.54 • REA +0.13

Sutphin’s Out In Front 3041 #2 ADG Fall Bulls

Rat

WDA

YR

Rat

WDA

YR

SC

NR

MBT

3.45

143

2.53

103

40

92

109

BW

WW

Milk

YW

EFF

GM

HB

-1.7

51

21

84

99

48

124

SC

NR

MBT

3.45

143

2.71

BW

WW

Milk

108

38

100

115

YW

EFF

GM

-2.4

56

19

HB

79

108

47

144

by DVO Prospector 300D

Rat

WDA

YR

SC

NR

MBT

3.24

134

BW

WW

2.71

111

37.5

105

115

Milk

YW

EFF

GM

HB

-2.3

60

21

88

109

47

184

CED +14 • CEM +9 •IMF +0.48 • REA+0.07

ALSO SELLING

CED +15 • IMF +0.45 • REA -0.03

752 753 757 760 761 763 764 765 767 769 771 772 774

Lot 762 9-24-18 by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D ADG

ADG

by DVO Prospector 300D

LOT Birth

CED +12 • IMF +0.53 • REA -0.03

Sire

8-15-18 10-22-18 9-2-18 10-1-18 9-17-18 10-22-18 8-29-18 8-18-18 8-23-18 9-16-18 10-8-18 9-7-18 10-8-18

Sutphin’s Sakic 0422 5L Out In Front 5084-60D DVO Prospector 300D 5L Out In Front 5084-60D 5L Out In Front 5084-60D DVO Prospector 300D Andras Fusion R236 Bieber Oly Z260 Bieber Oly Z260 DVO Prospector 300D 5L Out In Front 3500-150D DVO Prospector 300D DVO Perfect Hand 323D

BW WW Milk YW ADG RAT WDA YR EFF MBT +0.8 -2.2 -5.1 -0.4 +0.4 -2.5 -1.7 -2.0 -1.2 -4.4 -2.4 -5.8 +0.3

62 57 54 60 60 57 52 52 54 50 58 42 63

22 23 27 22 25 21 25 29 30 24 25 25 20

94 93 78 96 98 79 90 85 94 67 93 57 108

3.11 2.65 3.36 2.73 2.86 3.07 2.65 3.07 3.40 3.19 3.15 3.49 3.24

114 110 139 100 105 112 110 127 125 132 131 145 119

2.48 2.46 2.45 2.59 2.63 2.64 2.16 2.29 2.42 2.32 2.54 2.27 2.95

97 102 106 98 100 101 98 100 96 100 104 94 107

107 90 109 86 99 107 90 98 96 99 107 98 107

Charolais Performance • 7 Sons of DCF Gold Ledger 514C P ET Sutphin’s Ledger 337

Sutphin’s Ledger 114

# 2 ADG Fall Bulls

Lot 1169 ADG

Rat

Sutphin’s Ledger 007

Lot 1167

Lot 1162 9-20-18

11-20-18 WDA

YR

SC

11-27-18

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

SC

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

SC

MBT

3.24

120

2.70

96

35

106

3.15

117

2.67

97

38

110

3.66

136

2.63

94

36

114

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

TSI

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

TSI

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

TSI

215.21

+0.4

28

11

51

101

195.98

+1.1

32

11

57

115

198.93

+1.2

43

7

73

111

CW +30 • REA +0.76 • IMF +0.13

CW +26 • REA +0.71 • IMF +0.17

ALSO SELLING BW LOT Birth 1163 1165 1166 1175

# 3 WDA Fall Bulls

10-16-18 10-28-18 8-1-18 9-24-18

+1.7 -0.9 +1.3 +1.8

WW Milk 30 35 28 27

7 5 9 7

YW 56 62 52 48

NR

101 109 95

ADG

3.07 2.73 3.28 3.40

RAT WDA YR

114 101 122 126

2.59 92 2.49 91 2.15 2.44 88

SC

37 35 36 36

MBT 102 100 103

CW +29 • REA +0.79 • IMF +0.03

The Nation’s 7th largest producer of registered seedstock. Bulls for sale at the ranch.

Sutphin Cattle Company Lamar, CO • John 719-940-3729

105 101 117 97 101 108 100 107 106 108 109 107 107

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Top of the line Charolais bulls make excellent showing at 2020 Midland Bull Test On April 2, at the Midland Bull Test Sale, lots 1150 through 1188 will showcase top of the line Charolais from across the U.S. The Charolais bulls were split into Group 1 bulls and Group 1 Fall Bulls.

The Group 1 Bulls had an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.30 and average weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.00.

The Charolais fall bulls had an average ADG of 3.17 and WDA of 2.72.

Group 1 ADG Lot 1177, sired by LT Ledger 0332 P and consigned

by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla., had the highest ADG in the Charolais Group 1 bulls with an ADG of 3.91. He has EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +46, M +7, YW +93, RFI 0.86, Eff 105 and MBT 113. He also had a WDA of 3.12.

Lot 1179 had the second highest ADG at 3.70. His WDA was 3.55 and his EPDs are BW +0.6, WW +45, M +14, YW +84, RFI -1.28, Eff 95 and MBT 113. He was sired by LT Ledger 0332 P and consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. Also sired by LT Ledger 0332 P and consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna Fla., is lot 1178 with the third-highest ADG of 3.49.

Lot 1178 had a WDA of 3.18 and EPDs of BW -1.3, WW +25, M +9, YW +47, RFI 1.50, Eff 113 and MBT 111.

Group 1 WDA Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. also consigned the top three leaders in Charolais Group 1 WDA category.

Lot 1179 took the top spot with a WDA of 3.55. He was sired by LT Ledger 0332 P and had an ADG of 3.70. His EPDs are BW +0.6, WW +45, M +14, YW +84, RFI -1.28, Eff 95 and MBT 113.

Bringing in the second position was lot 1178 with a WDA of 3.18. Lot 1178 was also sired by LT Ledger 0332 P. He had an ADG of 3.49 and EPDs of BW -1.3, WW +25, M +9, YW +47, RFI 1.50, Eff 113 and MBT 111.

Lot 1183, sired by Bamboo Ledger 3363 had the thirdhighest WDA of 3.16. He had an ADG of 3.32 and EPDs of BW +1.6, WW +39, M +25, YW +79, RFI 1.92, Eff 85 and MBT 103.

Group 1 Eff Again, Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. consigned the top three Effi-

ciency leaders in Group 1 Charolais bulls. All three bulls are sons of LT Ledger 0332 P. Lot 1178 came in first with an Eff of 113. This bull had an ADG of 3.49 as well as a WDA of 3.18. He also has EPDs of BW -1.3, WW +25, M +9, YW +47, RFI 1.50 and MBT 111.

Next is lot 1177 with an Eff of 105. He had an ADG of 3.91 and a WDA of 3.12. His EPDs are BW +1.1, WW +46, M +7, YW +93, RFI 0.86 and MBT 113.

In third is lot 1181 with an Eff of 103. Lot 1181 had an ADG of 3.28, a WDA of 2.74 and EPDS of BW -0.7, WW +21, M +4, YW +43, RFI -0.55 and MBT 102.

Group 1 MBT Index There was a two-way tie between lot 1179 and lot 1177 for the leading MBT of 113.

Both bulls were consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. and were sired

by LT Ledger 0332 P. Lot 1179 also had an ADG of 3.70, a WDA of 3.55 and EPDs of BW +0.6, WW +45, M +14, YW +84, RFI -1.28 and Eff 95.

Lot 1177 had an ADG of 3.91, a WDA of 3.12 and EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +46, M +7, YW +93, RFI 0.86 and Eff 105.

Lot 1178 had the secondhighest MBT in the group of 111. Lot 1178 is also a son of LT Ledger 0332 P and consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. He had an ADG of 3.49, a WDA of 3.18 and EPDs of BW -1.3, WW +25, M +9, YW +47, RFI 1.50 and Eff 113.

Lot 1188, from the University of Idaho, had the thirdhighest MBT of 106. This bull was sired by HACC Royal Ledger 656 POL and had an ADG of 3.03 as well as a WDA of 3.06. His EPDs are BW +1.4, WW +38, M +12 and YW +77.

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG Lot 1155, sired by Bamboo Ledger 3363 and consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla., had the leading ADG of 4.20 in the fall Charolais bulls. Lot 1155 had a WDA of 3.19 and EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +28, M +13, YW +51, RFI 0.75, Eff 117 and MBT 125.

In second place was lot 1169 with an ADG of 3.66.

Lot 1169 was sired by DCF Gold Ledger 514C P ET and consigned by Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. He

had a WDA of 2.63 and EPDs of BW +1.2, WW +43, M +7, YW +73 and MBT 114.

Lot 1152 pulled into the third position with an ADG of 3.45. He had a WDA of 3.40 and EPDs of BW +0.4, WW +51, M +8, YW +104, RFI 0.33, Eff 102 and MBT 102. He was sired by LT Ledger 0332 P and consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA Again, Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. consigned the three leaders in the fall Charolais bulls.

The bull with the highest WDA of 3.40 in this category was lot 1152. This bull was sired by LT Ledger 0332 P and had an ADG of 3.45. His EPDs are BW +0.4, WW +51, M +8, YW +104, Eff 0.33 and MBT 120.

Lot 1154 has the secondhighest WDA of 3.25. He had an ADG of 3.24 and EPDs of BW +1.3, WW +41, M +11, YW +82, RFI 1.33, Eff 88 and MBT 110. Lot 1154 was sired

by LT Ledger 0332 P. Sired by Bamboo Ledger 3363, Lot 1155 came in with a WDA of 3.19, the third-highest in this category. He had an ADG of 4.20 and EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +28, M +13, YW +51, RFI 0.75, Eff 117 and MBT 125.

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff Southern Cattle Company also consigned the top three Charolais fall bulls in Eff. Lot 1155 took the top spot for the Charolais fall bulls Eff leaders with an Eff of 117.

This bull is a son of Bamboo Ledger 3363 and had an ADG of 4.20, a WDA of 3.19 and EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +28, M +13, YW +51, RFI 0.75 and MBT 125.

Lots 1151 and 1161 tied for the second place position with an Eff of 111.

Lot 1151 was sired by LT Ledger 0332 and had an ADG of 3.36 and WDA of 3.08. His EPDs are BW +0.5, WW +40, M +11, YW +70, RFI 0.68 and MBT 113.

Lot 1161, sired by M6 New Standard 842 P ET, had an ADG of 2.82 and a WDA of 3.19. His EPDs are BW +1.5, WW +43, M +18, YW +84, RFI -2.76 and MBT 111.

Rounding out the top three Charolais fall Eff leaders is lot 1153 with an Eff of 108. This bull was sired by LT Ledger 0332 P. He had an ADG of 2.90, a WDA of 2.82 and EPDs of BW +1.4, WW

+36, M +7, YW +70, RFI -1.37 and MBT 105.

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT Lot 1155, consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. and sired by Bamboo Ledger 3363, had the leading MBT of 125. He also had an ADG of 4.20, a WDA of 3.19 and EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +28, M +13, YW +51, RFI 0.75 and Eff 117.

Also consigned by Southern Cattle Company, lot 1152 had the second-highest MBT of 120. The son of LT Ledger 0332 P had an ADG of 3.45 and WDA of 3.40. His EPDs are BW +0.4, WW +51, M +8, YW +104, RFI 0.33 and Eff 102.

Lot 1169 had the third place MBT of 114. Lot 1169 was consigned by Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. and sired by DCF Gold Ledger 514C P ET. He had an ADG of 3.66, a WDA of 2.63 and EPDs of BW +1.2, WW +43, M +7 and YW +73.

Champion Sire Group – MBT Index Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. consigned the Champion Sire Group based on MBT Index with lots 1152, 1177 and 1179. The group posted an average MBT Index of 115. The group was sired by LT Ledger 0332 P In second were lots 1162, 1167 and 1169, consigned

by Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. The group posted an average MBT Index of 110. The group was sired by DCF Gold Ledger 514C P ET. World Champion Pen of Three Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. consigned the World Champion Pen of Three Charolais Bulls, with a three-way tie for the third bull in the Pen of Three.

This included lots 1152, 1155 and 1151, 1177 and 1179 with an average MBT Index of 119.

The Charolais bulls sell on April 2. For complete results on the Charolais bulls, visit midlandbulltest.com.

Leaders Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA 1 – Lot 1152 – 3.40 2 – Lot 1154 – 3.25 3 – Lot 1155 – 3.19 Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff 1 – Lot 1155 – 117 2/3 – Lot 1151 – 111 2/3 – Lot 1161 – 111 Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT 1 – Lot 1155 – 125 2 – Lot 1152 – 120 3 – Lot 1169 – 114 Champion Sire Group - MBT 1 – Lots 1152, 1177 and 1179 – 115 2 – Lots 1162, 1167 and 1169 – 110 World Champion Pen of Three 1 – Southern Cattle Company, Marianna, Fla. – Lots 1152, 1155, 1151, 1177 and 1179 – 119

Group 1 ADG 1 – Lot 1177 – 3.91 2 – Lot 1179 – 3.70 3 – Lot 1178 – 3.49 Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 1179 – 3.55 2 – Lot 1178 – 3.18 3 – Lot 1183 – 3.16 Group 1 Eff 1 – Lot 1178 – 113 2 – Lot 1177 – 105 3 – Lot 1181 – 103 Group 1 MBT 1 – Lot 1179 – 113 2 – Lot 1178 – 111 3 –Lot 1188 – 106 Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 1 – Lot 1155 – 4.20 2 – Lot 1169 – 3.66 3 – Lot 1152 – 3.45

3 Outstanding Angus Prospects including #5 ADG Group 1 #5 ADG Group 1

Schroeder Synergy 6975 ADG

Lot 202 1-25-19

Rat

WDA

YR

365

3.91

127

3.49

125

1447

130

BW

WW

Milk

YW

SC

MBT

2.1

86

25

151

33.5

116

Out of a Koupals B&B Identity daughter $W 89 (Top 1%) $F 108 (Top 10%) $B 152

Sire: KR Synergy

Schroeder Colonel 2329 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

NR

3.24

109

3.02

103

1166

103

BW

WW

Milk

YW

SC

MBT

-0.1

58

33

99

39

101

Out of a Mytty In Focus x GAR Predestined bred cow. IMF & REA EPDs top 15% $W 74 $F 80 $G 70 $B 151

Lot 201 1-5-19

1-1-19

by Baldridge Colonel C251

Also Selling

Lot 200 Poss Achievement

ADG Rat WDA YR NR BW WW Milk YW SC MBT 2.98 100 3.03 104 107 -2.2 59 24 103 38 103

Schroeder AnguS Lot 1177 – Sired by LT Ledger 0332 P and consigned by Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla., lot 1177 had the highest ADG in the Charolais Group 1 bulls with an ADG of 3.91. Additionally, the bull ranked second in Efficiency Ratio with a 105 and was a part of the World Champion Sire Group based on MBT Index and the World Champion Pen of Three. Kate Roberts photo

NR

Doug • 563-357-4044 Clarence, Iowa

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Gelbvieh bulls represented the breed well during 2020 Midland Bull Test Lots 1100 through 1136 represented the Gelbvieh breed well during the Midland Bull Test. These bulls were split into two groups – Group 1 Gelbvieh Bulls and Group 1 Gelbvieh Fall Bulls. They will sell April 2 in Columbus, Mont.

The Group 1 Gelbvieh Bulls had an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.07 and an average weight per day of gain (WDA) of 3.01. The Gelbvieh fall bulls had an average ADG of 2.94 and an average WDA of 2.77. The leaders in ADG, WDA, Eff and MBT of each group are listed below.

Group 1 ADG The Group 1 Gelbvieh ADG leaders were led by lot 1112. This bull posted an ADG of 3.57 and a WDA of 3.32. He has EPDs of BW +1.4, WW +70, M +17, YW +101, RFI -0.04, Eff 109 and MBT 113. Lot 1112 was sired by MDR Gallagher Rule 3020A and was consigned by Dobson Ranch of Kaw City, Okla.

Three bulls tied for the second-highest ADG of 3.24 in this category.

One of those bulls was lot 1123. He was sired by CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y and consigned by Sheridan Ranch of Almo,

Idaho. He had a WDA of 3.26 and EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +66, M +18, YW +102, RFI 0.20, Eff 102 and MBT 107.

Lot 1121, also consigned by Sheridan Ranch of Almo, Idaho, was in the three-way tie. This bull was sired by DCSF Post Rock Super Track 76B1 ET and had a WDA of 3.16. His EPDs are BW +0.7, WW +58, M +19, YW +84, RFI 0.24, Eff 112 and MBT 108.

The third bull tieing for second place was lot 1104 of the White Buffalo Ranch in Falcon, Mo. This bull had a WDA of 3.25 and EPDs of BW +0.2, WW +59, M +15, YW +85, RFI -0.24 and Eff 104. He was sired by Hart Efficient 125A41.

Coming in with the third-highest ADG of 3.19 was lot 1122. This bull was consigned by Sheridan Ranch of Almo, Idaho and a son of GAR Sure Fire. He had a WDA of 3.04 and EPDs of BW -1.7, WW +68, M +22, YW +108, RFI -0.04, Eff 114 and MBT 109.

Group 1 WDA Lot 1112, sired by MDR Gallagher Rule 3020A and consigned by Dobson Ranch of Kaw City, Okla., also had the highest WDA of 3.32. He

had an ADG of 3.57 and EPDs of BW +1.4, WW +70, M +17, YW +101, RFI -0.04, Eff 109 and MBT 113.

Lot 1123 also pulled into the second position for the Group 1 WDA leaders with a WDA of 3.26. Lot 1123 had an ADG of 3.24 and EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +66, M +18, YW +102, RFI 0.20, Eff 102 and MBT 107. He was sired by CCRO Carolina Exclusive and consigned by Sheridan Ranch of Almo, Idaho.

In the third position was lot 1104, sired

by HFGC Hart Efficient 125A41 and consigned by White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, Mo. with a WDA of 3.25. This bull had an ADG of 3.24 and EPDs of BW +0.2, WW +59, M +15, YW +85, RFI -0.24 and Eff 104.

Group 1 Eff HC Cattle Company of Columbus, Mont. brought the leading bull in this category, lot 1106, with an Eff of 136. This bull was sired by FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X and had an ADG of 3.15 as well as a WDA of 3.07. His EPDs are BW -2.0, WW +56, M +26, YW +83, RFI -2.51 and MBT 113.

Next is lot 1129 of Hedrick Ranch in North-

CALVING EASE + EFFICIENCY + GROWTH 7 Bulls Avg. Ratios: NR 109 • Eff 109 • MBT 106

WRAF Top Speed 9327 1-20-19

by Werner Flat Top 4136

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

NR

SC

3.32

108

3.02

103

108

36.5

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

1.6

78

31

142

108

107

BW 72# • 205 Wt. 713# IMF +.35 • REA +.74

Lot 20

Allisons Believe Spirit 9587 2-2-19

wood, N.D. with an Eff of 120. This bull had an ADG of 2.90 and WDA of 2.84. His EPDs are BW -1.2, WW +67, M +15, YW +94, RFI -0.93 and MBT 106. He is the son of DDGR Route 66E ET. In third was Sheridan Ranch’s lot 1120 with an Eff of 119. This bull is the son of DCSF Post Rock Super Track 768 1 ET and had an ADG of 3.03 as well as a WDA of 2.81. His EPDs are BW -0.3, WW +56, M +16, YW +77, RFI -0.6 and MBT 106.

Group 1 MBT Lots 1106 and 1112 tied for the first place position in this category with an MBT of 113.

Lot 1106 was brought

by HC Cattle Company of Columbus, Mont. and sired by FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X. This bull had an ADG of 3.15 and WDA of 3.07. His EPDs are BW -2.0, WW +56, M +26, YW +83, RFI -2.51 and Eff 136.

Lot 1112 of Dobson

Ranch in Kaw City, Okla. had an ADG of 3.57 and a WDA of 3.32. He was sired by MDR Gallagher Rule 3020A and has EPDs of BW +1.4, WW +70, M +17, YW +101, RFI -0.04, Eff 109 and MBT 113.

Pulling in the second place position was lot 1122 with an MBT of 109. This bull was consigned by Sheridan Ranch of Almo, Idaho and a son of GAR Sure Fire. He had an ADG of 3.19 and WDA of 3.04. His EPDs are BW -1.7, WW +68, M +22, YW +108, RFI -0.04 and Eff 114.

Rounding out the top three MBT Group 1 Gelbviehs was lot 1121 with an MBT of 108. He was also consigned by Sheridan Ranch of Almo, Idaho. This bull was sired

by DCSF Post Rock Super Track 76B1 ET and had an ADG of 3.24 and WDA of 3.16. His EPDs are BW +0.7, WW +58, M +19, YW +84, RFI 0.24 and Eff 112.

Continued on next page

Leaders Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 1 – Lot 1100 – 2.98 2 – Lot 1101 – 2.90

Group 1 ADG 1 – Lot 1112 – 3.57 2/3/4 – Lot 1123 – 3.24 2/3/4 – Lot 1121 – 3.24 2/3/4 – Lot 1104 – 3.24

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA 1 – Lot 1101 – 2.79 2 – Lot 1100 – 2.75

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 1112 – 3.32 2 – Lot 1123 – 3.26 3 – Lot 1104 – 3.25

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT 1 – Lot 1101 – 106 2 – Lot 1100 – 105 Champion Sire Group - MBT 1 – Lots 1118, 1120 and 1121 – 104 2 – Lots 1129, 1130 and 1134 – 103

Group 1 Eff 1 – Lot 1106 – 136 2 – Lot 1129 – 120 3 – Lot 1120 – 119

World Champion Pen of Three 1 – Sheridan Ranch, Almo, Idaho. – Lots 1121, 1122 and 1123 – 108 2 – Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Ok. – Lots 1110, 1112 and 1116 – 107.66

Group 1 MBT 1/2 – Lot 1106 – 113 1/2 – Lot 1112 – 113 3 – Lot 1122 – 109

2 Outstanding Sons of Werner War Party 1472 Including the #1 Efficiency (-5.8 ) & Index (127) Bull on Test

by WRAF Believe

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

NR

SC

3.28

110

3.10

102

104

39

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

0.9

54

32

105

107

106

BW 74# • 205 Wt. 686# IMF +.69 • REA +.45

#1 Eff Group 2

Lot 22

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RAT

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NR

SC

3.15

106

3.13

102

108

38

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

1.0

66

25

113

110

107

BW 77# • 205 Wt. 715# IMF +.62 • REA +.80

Lot 25 Also Offering: CED 7 1 7 6

BW 1.8 2.1 0.6 0.2

WW 75 66 49 51

Milk 27 20 24 33

YW 123 114 80 89

IMF +.36 +.51 +.29 +.46

REA +.68 +.59 +.34 +.18

BW 73 78 74 78

205 744 681 748 748

NR 113 103 113 113

EFF 106 112 114 106

MBT 103 106 109 106

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365

SC

MBT

3.40

111

3.28

103 1211

39

112

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

0.4

48

29

89

105

127

110

Top 10% REA (+.88), Fat (-0.33)

Lot 535

1-30-19 by Varilek Reliabull 5048 34

Sire Protocol Reliabull Apex Mtn. Front Packer Spirit

EMB War Party G02 2-10-19

ADG RAT WDA YR

Allisons Reliabull Party 919

Lot 23 24 26 27

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, Mo. consigned both Gelbvieh fall bulls ADG leaders.

Lot 1100 was the ADG leader with an ADG of 2.98. He was sired by JRI Pat 213C4K, had a WDA of 2.75 and EPDs of BW -0.3, WW +52, M +16, YW +74 and MBT 105.

Lot 1101 had the second-highest ADG of 2.90.

His WDA was 2.79 and his EPDs are BW +0.4, WW +56, M +16, YW +79 and MBT 106. Lot 1101 is the son of JRI Pat 213C4K. Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, Mo. also consigned the leading Group 1 Gelbvieh Fall Bulls WDA leaders.

Lot 1101 had the highest WDA of 2.79. He was sired by JRI Pat 213C4K and had an ADG of 2.90 as well as EPDs of BW +0.4, WW +56, M +16, YW +79 and MBT 106.

In second was lot

Out of a Bon View New Design 1407 x AAR New Trend dam

EMB War Party G09 2-16-19 ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.82

125

3.55

111 1306

38

114

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.1

64

18

108

109

109

75

Out of a S Chisum 6175 daughter

Also Selling: Lot 537 2-12-19 Carlson Right On 5001

Lot 538 BW WW 5.4 66

Milk 13

YW 108

Eli Berry • 406-780-0215 Reed Point, MT

$B 100

Wyoming Livestock Roundup • 2020 Midland Bull Test Edition

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Handful of Herefords make strong showing at 2020 Midland Bull Test A handful of Hereford bulls made a strong showing at the 2020 Midland Bull Test.

These bulls, lots 850 through 857, are slated to sell April 2 in Columbus, Mont. at the big event.

The Hereford bulls were split into Group 2 Bulls and Group 1 Fall Bulls. The Group 2 Hereford bulls had an average daily gain (ADG) of 2.97 and an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.92.

The Group 1 Fall Bulls had an average ADG of 3.17 and an average WDA of 2.85. The leaders in each category are as follows.

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG Lot 858 of Southern Cattle Company in Marianna, Fla. posted the highest ADG of 3.78. This bull had a WDA of 2.68 and is the son of CMR GVP MR Maternal 156T. His EPDs are BW +3.2, WW +59, M +32, YW +91, RFI 2.23 and Eff 104.

Next was lot 850 with an ADG of 3.24. Consigned by

Emmanuel Polled Herefords of Moses Lake, Wash. and sired by C Black Hawk Down ET, this bull had a WDA of 2.84 and EPDs of BW +3.1, M +28, YW +87, RFI 0.26 and Eff 96.

In third was lot 851, also consigned by Emmanuel Polled Herefords of Moses Lake, Wash., with an ADG of 2.90. Lot 851 is the son of NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET and had a WDA of 2.99. His EPDs are BW +2.6, WW +63, M +29, YW +97, RFI 2.29, Eff 89 and MBT 102.

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA The bull with the leading WDA in this category was lot 851. Lot 851 had a WDA of 2.99. He was sired by NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET and consigned by Emmanuel Polled Hereford of Moses Lake, Wash. He has EPDs of BW +2.6, WW +63, M +29, YW +97, RFI 2.29, Eff 89 and MBT 102 and an ADG of 2.90.

Coming in second was lot

852 with a WDA of 2.91. Lot 852 had an ADG of 2.77 and EPDs of BW +4.2, WW +58, M +30, YW +94, RFI -2.89, Eff 109 and MBT 100. He is a son of WLB Winchester Powerball 27A and consigned by Emannuel Polled Herefords of Moses Lake, Wash.

Rounding out the Hereford fall bulls WDA leaders was lot 850. He posted a WDA of 2.84. He was consigned by Emmanuel Polled Herefords of Moses Lake, Wash. and sired by C Black Hawk Down ET. He had an ADG of 3.24 and EPDs of BW +3.1, M +28, YW +87, RFI 0.26 and Eff 96.

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff Lot 852 had the highest Eff of 109 in this category.

This bull had an ADG of 2.77, a WDA of 2.91 and EPDs of BW +4.2, WW +58, M +30, YW +94, RFI -2.89 and MBT 100. He is a son of WLB Winchester Powerball 27A and consigned by Emannuel Polled Herefords of Moses

by DDGR Route 66E ET and posted an average MBT Index of 103.

World Champion Pen of Three Sheridan Ranch of Almo, Idaho consigned the World Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh bulls with lots 1121, 1122 and 1123.

The average MBT Index of the group was 108.

In a close second, with an average MBT Index of 107.66 were lots 1110, 1112 and 1116. The group was consigned by Dobson Ranch of Kaw City, Okla.

The Gelbvieh bulls sell on April 2. For complete results on the Gelbvieh bulls, visit midlandbulltest.com.

Continued from previous page

1100, also sired by JRI Pat 213C4K, with a WDA of 2.75. This bull had an ADG of 2.98 and EPDs of BW -0.3, WW +52, M +16, YW +74 and MBT 105.

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT Again, White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, Mo. brought the top two Gelbvieh fall MBT bulls.

Both bulls were sired by JRI Pat 213C4K. Lot 1101 came in first with an MBT of 106.

He had an ADG of 2.90, a WDA of 2.79 and EPDs of BW +0.4, WW +56, M +16 and YW +79.

Lot 1100 followed

close behind with an MBT of 105. This bull had an ADG of 2.98 and EPDs of BW -0.3, WW +52, M +16 and YW +74.

Champion Sire Group – MBT Index The Champion Gelbvieh Sire Group, based on MBT Index were lots 118, 1120 and 1121, consigned by Sheridan Ranch of Almo, Idaho. The group was sired by DCFS Post Rock Super Track 76B1 ET and posted an average MBT Index of 104.

In second place were lots 1129, 1130 and 1134, consigned by Hedrock Ranch of Northwood, N.D. The group was sired

Lake, Wash.

The second-highest Eff bull was lot 859 of Southern Cattle Company in Marianna, Fla. This bull posted an Eff of 105. He had an ADG of 2.65 and WDA of 2.52. He also has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +50, M +30, YW +67 and RFI -1.92. He is a son of CMR GVP MR Maternal 156T. Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, Fla. also brought the third-ranking Eff bull, lot 858. Lot 858 had an Eff of 104, an ADG of 3.78 and WDA of 2.68. He was sired

by CMR GVP MR Maternal 156T and has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +59, M +32, YW +91 and RFI 2.23.

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT Emmanuel Polled Herefords of Moses Lake, Wash. had the top two MBT leaders in the Hereford fall bulls category.

Lot 851 led this group with an MBT of 102. This bull also had an ADG of 2.90, WDA of 2.99 and EPDs of BW +2.6, WW +63, M +29, YW +97, RFI 2.29 and Eff 89.

This bull was sired by NJW

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73S W18 Hometown 10Y ET. In second was lot 852 with an MBT of 100. This bull is a son of WLB Winchester Powerball 27A and had an ADG of 2.77 as well as a WDA of 2.91. His EPDs are BW +4.2, WW +58, M +30, YW +94, RFI -2.89 and Eff 109.

Group 2 ADG There was a two-way tie between lots 855 and 857 for the leading ADG of 3.36.

Lot 855 also had a WDA of 3.05 and EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +50, M +32, YW +77, Continued on next page

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5 Bulls Avg Ratios: YW EPD 114 NR 109 YR 110 MBT 105

3 Top Angus JBAR Rampage 164G

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Photo From Dietz

Lot 427 2-14-19

by HARB Hindquarter 473 JH

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.32

109

3.47

112

1310

40

108

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.0

62

32

105

108

101

115

Top 15% $M (71) Out of a tremendous Pendleton daughter.

She is a Pathfinder dam.

HARB Monumental 089

Lot 128 1-20-19

by Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 Out of a 10-year-old SAF Focus daughter.

ADG Rat WDA YR 205 EFF 365 MBT BW WW Milk YW SC $W $F $B 3.24 105 2.99 98 770 91 1128 99 1.8 70 26 115 38 +77 +91 +140

ADG

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WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

2.98

98

3.25

103

1206

37

98

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

1.4

62

25

115

97

95

153

Photo From Dietz

Top 10% IMF (+1.01) • Top 15% $G (66) Out of an In Focus x Icon bred dam.

Lot 433 2-18-19

Also Selling: Lot 127 • JBAR Andy 1G

Lot 129 • JBAR Cowboy Up 343G

1-3-19 by Byergo Andy 0115

1-14-19 by HA Cowboy Up 5405

ADG 2.94 BW 1.3

Rat 99 WW 56

WDA 2.83 Milk 26

YR 97 YW 100

365 1091 EFF 98

SC 39 MBT 98

$W +57 • $F +97 • $B +136 Out of a 10-year-old Bismarck daughter

ADG 3.07 BW 0.7

Rat 103 WW 58

WDA 2.74 Milk 16

YR 92 YW 109

365 1034 EFF 100

SC 35 MBT 99

$W +47 • $F +93 • $B +137 Out of a 6-year-old TenX daughter

Johnson Bros. Angus Egeland, ND

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Also Selling Lot

Birth

425

2-15-19

429

3-18-19

432

3-29-19

Sire

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

Eff

MBT

PVF Insight 0129

2.7

58

27

101

106

3.32

109

3.52

112

97

106

Will Rampage 196D

2.2

83

29

139

126

2.86

94

3.17

117

96

108

Will Rampage 196D

1.4

67

25

112

106

2.98

98

3.44

105

114

106

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RFI -2.91, Eff 118 and MBT 108. This bull comes from Next Generation Genetics of Endeavor, Wis. and was sired

by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Lot 857 of MGM Double M Farms in Endeavor, Wis. had a WDA of 2.71. His EPDs are BW +1.9, WW +60, M +23, YW +90, RFI -0.73, Eff 109 and MBT 103. He is a son

of R Leader 6964.

In the second place position was lot 853 with an ADG of 3.15. This bull also had a WDA of 3.10 and EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +63, M +29, YW +105, RFI -3.24, Eff 119 and MBT 109. He was consigned by Next Generation Genetics of Endeavor, Wis. and was sired by TH Frontier

174E. The bull with the thirdhighest ADG was lot 854 of Next Generation Genetics with an ADG of 3.11. Lot 854 had a WDA of 2.99 and EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +64, M +29, YW +99, RFI -1.9, Eff 107 and MBT 100. He is a son of UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Group 2 WDA Lot 853 had the leading WDA in the group of 3.10.

This bull also had an ADG of 3.15 and EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +63, M +29, YW +105, RFI -3.24, Eff 119 and MBT 109. He was consigned by Next Generation Genetics of Endeavor, Wis. and was sired

by TH Frontier 174E. The bull with the secondhighest WDA of 3.05 was lot 855. This bull was consigned

by Next Generation Genetics of Endeavor, Wis. and sired

by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. He had an ADG of 3.36 and EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +50, M +32, YW +77, RFI -2.91, Eff 118 and MBT 108.

MGM of Hartford, Wis. brought the third-highest WDA bull, lot 856. Lot 856 posted a WDA of 3.04 as well as an ADG of 2.82. He has EPDs of BW +3.6, WW +73, M +33, YW +115, RFI 1.17, Eff 95 and MBT 105. He is a son of R Leader 6964.

Group 2 Eff Lot 853 was also the leader in Eff. He posted an Eff of 119 as well as an ADG of

6 Top Angus Selling L o t

Krein Colonel 916 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

IND

3.28

106

3.25

108

1244

40

104

BW

WW

Milk

YW

$W

$B

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2.1

62

25

109

64

141

105

3 2

Out of a Sitz Dash 10277 daughter.

2-11-19

Sire: Baldridge Colonel C251

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Krein Colonel 926 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

IND

3.15

102

3.30

109

1258

35.5

106

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WW

Milk

YW

$W

$B

EFF

0.4

68

32

125

76

135

105

2-15-19

Sire: Baldridge Colonel C251

~ Also Selling ~ Lot Birth 31 2-9-19 ACC Bourbon 0115 34 2-14-19 Connealy Black Granite 36 2-21-19 Connealy Black Granite 37 3-13-19 Baldridge Colonel C251

ADG 2.94 3.15 2.73 2.77

Rat 95 102 89 90

WDA 3.11 3.05 3.07 3.30

YR 103 107 101 112

BW WW Milk 0.9 65 24 2.3 66 19 1.7 68 21 3.6 74 26

YW 108 122 108 124

Eff 109 113 102 104

SC 34 35 35 37

with an MBT of 109. He posted an ADG of 3.15 and WDA of 3.10. Consigned by Next Generation Genetics and sired by TH Frontier 174E, this bull has EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +63, M +29, YW +105, RFI -3.24 and Eff 119.

Lot 855 came in second with an MBT of 108. This bull was consigned by Next Generation Genetics of Endeavor, Wis. and sired by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. He had an ADG of 3.36, a WDA of 3.05 and EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +50, M +32, YW +77, RFI -2.91 and Eff 118.

Lot 856 was third with an MBT of 105. MGM of Hartford, Wis. brought lot 856. He posted a WDA of 3.04 as well as an ADG of 2.82. He has EPDs of BW +3.6, WW +73, M +33, YW +115, RFI 1.17 and Eff 95. He is a son of R Leader 6964.

The Hereford bulls sell on April 2. For complete results on the Herefords, visit midlandbulltest.com.

Leaders

3 5

Out of an HA Image Maker 0415 daughter.

3.15 and WDA of 3.10. Consigned by Next Generation Genetics and sired by TH Frontier 174E, this bull had EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +63, M +29, YW +105, RFI -3.24 and MBT 109.

Following close behind was lot 855 with an Eff of 118.

Lot 855 had an ADG of 3.36, a WDA of 3.05 and EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +50, M +32, YW +77, RFI -2.91 and MBT 108. This bull comes from Next Generation Genetics of Endeavor, Wis. and was sired

by UPS Sensation 2296 ET. Rounding out the top three Eff bulls was lot 857 with an Eff of 109. Lot 857 comes from MGM Double M Farms in Endeavor, Wis. and is a son of R Leader 6964.

He had an ADG of 3.36 and WDA of 2.71. His EPDs are BW +1.9, WW +60, M +23, YW +90, RFI -0.73 and MBT 103.

Group 2 MBT Again in MBT, lot 853 took the first place position

IND 104 106 98 106

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 1 – Lot 858 – 3.78 2 – Lot 850 – 3.24 3 – Lot 851 – 2.91

Group 2 ADG 1/2 – Lot 855 – 3.36 1/2 – Lot 857 – 3.36 3 – Lot 853 – 3.15

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA 1 – Lot 851 – 2.99 2 – Lot 852 – 2.91 3 – Lot 850 – 2.84

Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 853 – 3.10 2 – Lot 855 – 3.05 3 – Lot 856 – 3.04 Group 2 Eff 1 – Lot 853 – 119 Eff Group 1, Class 1 2 *#3 – Lot 855 – 118 3 – Lot 857 – 109

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff 1 – Lot 852 – 109 2 – Lot 859 – 105 3 – Lot 858 – 104

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Group 2 MBT 1 – Lot 853 – 109 2 – Lot 855 – 108 3 – Lot 856 – 105

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT 1 – Lot 851 – 102 2 – Lot 852 – 100

GROWTH • CALVING EASE• MATERNAL Cain Beast Mode 9019

Cain Over Drive 3519

Lot 289 1-23-19

Sire: Baldridge Beast Mode B074

Cain Wide Open 8139

Lot 291 2-7-19

Sire: Hilltop Wide Open 4215

Lot 290 2-5-19

Sire: Hilltop Wide Open 4215

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Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.40

114

3.05

109

1225

36

106

3.49

113

3.23

120

1387

36

113

3.36

109

3.09

106

1217

35

103

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YW

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$B

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Milk

YW

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1.1

72

24

126

102

99

+126

1.5

72

24

140

108

110

+163

2.0

62

28

111

102

96

+135

205 da 636 • $W +72 • CED +10 • CEM +11 Out of a Sitz Upward daughter

• Also Selling • Lot 292 Cain Wide Open 7019 2-7-19 Sire: Hilltop Wide Open 4215 ADG 3.24 BW 2.4 205 643

Rat 105 WW 66 365 1203

WDA 3.03 Milk 24 SC 34

YR 104 YW 124 CED +7

EFF 97 MBT 102 CEM +11

205 da 677 • $W +68 • $F+109 A full brother to our $17,000 bull that sold at the Midland Bull Test in 2017.

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205 da 635 • $W +59 • $F +84 • CEM +11 Out of a TC Total granddaughter

• Also Selling • Lot 293 Cain Wide Open T849 2-7-19 Sire: Hilltop Wide Open 4215 ADG 2.77 BW 0.4 205 572

Rat 93 WW 57 365 1052

WDA 2.59 Milk 20 SC 35

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High-quality Red Angus bulls provide excellent options for buyers at Midland Lots 750 through 788 will feature a powerful set of Red Angus bulls at the 2020 Midland Bull Test Sale. These bulls will sell on April 2.

During the Midland Bull Test, the Red Angus bulls were split into Group 1 Red Angus Bulls and Group 1 Red Angus Fall Bulls. The Group 1 Red Angus Bulls had an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.21 and an average weight per day of gain (WDA) of 2.80. The Group 1 Red Angus Fall Bulls had an average ADG of 3.20 and an average WDA of 2.52.

Group 1 ADG The top-ranking Red Angus ADG bull was consigned by Green Meadow Angus of Gleason, Wis. and the son of Brown CCFP Efficient C5454.

Lot 788 had an ADG 3.74 and a WDA of 2.93. His EPDs are BW -1.5, WW +56, M +27, YW +93, RFI 1.32, Eff 107 and MBT 115.

Next was lot 786 of Gragg Farms in Boone, N.C. This bull was also sired by Brown CCFP Efficient C5454 and had

an ADG of 3.45. His WDA was 2.99 and he has EPDs of BW -3.3, WW +56, M +25, YW +92, RFI 4.48, Eff 92 and MBT 106.

Group 1 WDA Leading the Group 1 Red Angus WDA leaders was lot 786 of Gragg Farms in Boone, N.C. The son of Brown CCFP Efficient C5454 had a WDA of 2.99 and an ADG of 3.45. His EPDs are BW -3.3, WW +56, M +25, YW +92, RFI 4.48, Eff 92 and MBT 106.

Pulling in the second position was lot 788 with a WDA of 2.93. This bull is from Green Meadow Angus of Gleason, Wis. and the son of Brown CCFP Efficient C5454. He had an ADG of 3.74 and EPDs of BW -1.5, WW +56, M +27, YW +93, RFI 1.32, Eff 107 and MBT 115.

Group 1 Eff Leading the way in the Group 1 Red Angus Eff category was lot 788 of Green Meadow Angus in Gleason, Wis. with an Eff of 107. This bull is the son of Brown CCFP Efficient C5454. He had an ADG

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of 3.74, WDA of 2.93 and EPDs of BW -1.5, WW +56, M +27, YW +93, RFI 1.32 and MBT 115.

Next was lot 786 with an Eff of 92. Lot 786 was consigned by Gragg Farms in Boone, N.C. and is the son of Brown CCFP Efficient C5454. He had an ADG of 3.45 and WDA of 2.99. His EPDs are BW -3.3, WW +56, M +25, YW +92, RFI 4.48 and MBT 106.

Group 1 MBT Coming in with the highest MBT in this category was lot 788, consigned by Green Meadow Angus of Gleason, Wis. and sired by Brown CCFP Efficient C5454. This bull had an MBT of 115. He had an ADG of 3.74 and WDA of 2.93. His EPDs are BW -1.5, WW +56, M +27, YW +93, RFI 1.32 and Eff 107.

Second was lot 786 with an MBT of 106. Lot 786 was consigned by Gragg Farms in Boone, N.C. and sired by Brown CCFP Efficient C5454. He had an ADG of 3.45 and WDA of 2.99. His EPDs are BW -3.3, WW +56,

M+25, YW +92, RFI 4.48 and Eff 92.

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. consigned all of the Red Angus fall bulls ADG leaders.

Lot 772 had the highest-ranking ADG of 3.49 and a WDA of 2.27. This bull was sired by DVO Prospector 300D and has EPDs of BW -5.8, WW

+42, M +25, YW +57, RFI 3.11, Eff 98 and MBT 107.

Tieing for the second position were lots 762 and 754 with an ADG of 3.45.

Lot 762 was sired by 5L Out in Front 5084-60D and had a WDA of 2.53.

His EPDs are BW -1.7, WW +51, M +21, YW +84, RFI 2.16, Eff 99 and MBT 109.

Lot 754 was sired by DVO Prospector 300D

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Leaders Group 1 ADG 1 – Lot 788 – 3.74 2 – Lot 786 – 3.45

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA 1– Lot 774 – 2.95 2 – Lot 756 – 2.77 3/4 – Lot 770 – 2.71 3/4 – Lot 754 – 2.71

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 786 – 2.99 2 – Lot 788 – 2.93

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff 1/2 – Lot 757 – 109 1/2 – Lot 770 – 109 3 – Lot 754 – 108

Group 1 Eff 1 – Lot 788 – 107 2 – Lot 786 – 92

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT 1 – Lot 757 – 117 2/3 – Lot 754 – 115 2/3 – Lot 770 – 115

Group 1 MBT 1 – Lot 788 – 115 2 – Lot 786 – 106

Champion Sire Group - MBT 1 – Lots 754, 757 and 770 – 116

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 1 – Lot 772 – 3.49 2/3 – Lot 762 – 3.45 2/3 – Lot 754 – 3.45

World Champion Pen of Three 1 – Sutphin Cattle Company, Lamar, Colo. – Lots 754, 757 and 770 – 116

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and had a WDA of 2.71.

His EPDs are BW -2.4, WW +56, M +19, YW +79, RFI -2.25, Eff 108 and MBT 115.

There was also a twoway tie between lots 767 and 756 for the third-highest ADG in the category.

Both bulls posted an ADG of 3.40.

Lot 767 had a WDA of 2.42 and EPDs of BW

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Birth 2-9-19 2-26-19 1-31-19 2-3-19 2-23-19 2-27-19 2-20-19 2-24-19 2-25-19 2-6-19 2-17-19

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YR 105 109 95 93 105 105 100 105 106 92 98

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-1.2, WW +54, M +30, YW +94, RFI 2.25, Eff 96 and MBT 106. He is the son of Bieber Oly Z260.

Lot 756 was sired by 5L Out in Front 5084-60D. He had a WDA of 2.77 and EPDs of BW -0.2, WW +58, M +21, YW +98, RFI 0.35, Eff 105 and MBT 106.

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA Again, Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. consigned the leaders of the Red Angus fall bulls in the WDA category.

In first place was lot 774, sired by DVO Perfect Hand 323D, with a WDA of 2.95. This bull had an ADG of 3.24 and EPDs of BW +0.3, WW +63, M +20, YW +108, RFI -3.70, Eff 107 and MBT 107.

Lot 756 had the second-highest WDA of 2.77.

He was sired by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D. He had an ADG of 3.40 and EPDs of BW -0.2, WW +58, M +21, YW +98, RFI 0.35,

Eff 105 and MBT 106.

Lots 770 and 754 tied with the third-highest WDA of 2.71.

Lot 770 was sired by DVO Prospector 300D and had an ADG of 3.24.

His EPDs are BW -2.3, WW +60, M +21, YW +88, RFI -1.63, Eff 109 and MBT 115.

Lot 754 was also sired

by DVO Prospector 300D. He had an ADG of 3.45 and EPDs of BW -2.4, WW +56, M +19, YW +79, RFI -2.25, Eff 108 and MBT 115.

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff First place on the leaderboards for Eff was a two-way tie between lots 757 and lot 770. Both bulls had an Eff of 109 and were consigned by Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. The two bulls are both sons of DVO Prospector 300D. Lot 757 had an ADG of 3.36 and a WDA of 2.45. His EPDs are BW

-5.1, WW +54, M +27, YW +78, RFI -0.64 and MBT 117.

Lot 770 had an ADG of 3.24 and a WDA of 2.71. This bull has EPDs of BW -2.3, WW +60, M +21, YW +88, RFI -1.63 and MBT 115.

In second place was lot 754 with an Eff of 108. He had an ADG of 3.45 and WDA of 2.70. His EPDs are BW -2.4, WW +56, M +19, YW +79, RFI -2.25 and MBT 115. He was sired by DVO Prospector 300D and consigned by Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo.

Rounding out the leaders for Group 1 Red Angus Eff are lots 763, 771 and 774 with the third-highest Eff of 107. These three bulls were all consigned

by Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo.

Lot 763 is the son of DVO Prospector 300D. This bull had an ADG of 3.07 and WDA of 2.64.

His EPDs are BW -2.5, WW +57, M +21, YW +79, RFI -1.04 and MBT

108.

Lot 771, sired by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D, had an ADG of 3.15 and WDA of 2.54. His EPDs are BW -2.4, WW +58, M +25, YW +93, RFI -0.88 and MBT 109.

Lot 774 had an ADG of 3.24 and WDA of 2.95.

His EPDs are BW +0.3, WW +63, M +20, YW +108, RFI -3.70 and MBT 107. He was sired by DVO Perfect Hand 323D. Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. consigned all of the Red Angus Group 1 fall bulls MBT leaders.

In first place was lot 757, sired by DVO Prospector 300D, with an MBT of 117. Lot 757 had an ADG of 3.36 and a WDA of 2.45. His EPDs are BW -5.1, WW +54, M +27, YW +78, RFI -0.64 and Eff 109.

of 2.54. His EPDs are BW -2.4, WW +58, M +25, YW +93, RFI -0.88 and Eff 107.

Champion Sire Group – MBT Index Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. consigned the Champion Red Angus Sire Group. Lots 754, 757 and 770 were sired by DVO Prospector 300D and posted an average MBT Index of 116.

World Champion Pen of Three Sutphin Cattle Company of Lamar, Colo. also consigned the Champion Red Angus Pen of Three with lots 754, 757 and 770. The group was sired

by DVO Prospector 300D and posted an average MBT Index of 116.

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Lot 754 and lot 770 tied for the second-highest MBT of 115. Both bulls were sired by DVO Prospector 300D. Lot 754 had an ADG of 3.45 and WDA of 2.70.

His EPDs are BW -2.4, WW +56, M +19, YW +79, RFI -2.25 and Eff 108.

Lot 770 had an ADG of 3.24 and a WDA of 2.71. This bull has EPDs of BW -2.3, WW +60, M +21, YW +88, RFI -1.63 and Eff 109.

Another two-way tie existed between lots 762 and 771 for the third-highest MBT of 109. Both bulls were sired by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D. Lot 762 had an ADG of 3.45 and WDA of 2.53.

His EPDs are BW -1.7, WW +51, M +21, YW +84, RFI 2.16 and Eff 99.

Lot 771 had had an ADG of 3.15 and WDA

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Saler bulls make impressive showing at 2020 Midland Bull Test Eleven Saler bulls from three consigners made an impressive showing in the 2020 Midland Bull Test. These bulls, lots 853 through 857 and 901 through 904, will sell on April 2.

The Saler bulls were split into two groups – Group 2 Bulls and Group 1 Fall Bulls. The Group 2 Bulls had an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.10 and an average weight per day of gain (WDA) of 3.08. The Group 1 Fall Bulls had an average ADG of 3.61 and an average WDA of 2.58.

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG Tower Hills Ranch of Shilder, Okla. consigned the top three Saler bulls in the ADG category.

Lot 901 came in first with an ADG of 3.91. This bull is the son of SAV Real Rito 5250 and had a WDA of 2.58. His EPDs are BW +0.5, WW +51, M +17, YW +54, RFI -0.02, Eff 105 and MBT 111.

Next was lot 902 with an ADG of 3.45 and a WDA of 2.59. He was sired

by THR Registry 4355 and has EPDs of BW -1.6, WW +46, M +17, YW +76, RFI

Leaders Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 1 – Lot 901 – 3.91 2 – Lot 902 – 3.45 3 – Lot 903 – 3.11

Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 926 – 3.99 2 – Lot 928 – 3.70 3 – Lot 906 – 3.61

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA 1 – Lot 902 –2.59 2 – Lot 901 – 2.58 3 – Lot 904 – 2.51

Group 2 WDA 1/2 – Lot 918 – 3.42 1/2 – Lot 936 – 3.42 3 – Lot 938 – 3.39

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff 1 – Lot 904 – 109 2 – Lot 901 – 105 3 – Lot 902 – 102

Group 2 Eff 1 – Lot 928 – 121 2 – Lot 910 – 118 3 – Lot 931 – 113

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT 1 – Lot 902 – 119 2 – Lot 901 – 111 3 – Lot 904 – 107

Group 2 MBT 1 – Lot 926 – 118 2 – Lot 928 – 114 3 – Lot 936 – 112

-0.24, Eff 102 and MBT 119.

The third-high ADG Saler bull was lot 903 with an ADG of 3.11. He was sired by THR All There 604 and had a WDA of 2.48. This bull has EPDs of BW +1.3, WW +53, M +20, YW +102, RFI 0.99, Eff 93 and MBT 103.

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA The three WDA Saler leaders were also from the Tower Hills Ranch of Shilder, Okla.

In first was lot 902 with the highest WDA of 2.59.

Lot 902 was sired by THR Registry 4355 and had an ADG of 3.45. His EPDs are BW -1.6, WW +46, M +17, YW +76, RFI -0.24, Eff 102 and MBT 119.

Lot 901 came in second with a WDA of 2.58.

He had an ADG of 3.91 and EPDs of BW +0.5, WW +51, M +17, YW +54, RFI -0.02, Eff 105 and MBT 111. He is the son of SAV Real Rito 5250.

Rounding out the Saler WDA leaders was lot 904.

This bull had a WDA of 2.51 and an ADG of 2.82.

He was sired by THR All There 604 and has EPDs of BW +2.2, WW +60, M +17, YW +103, RFI -1.43, Eff 109 and MBT 107.

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff Again, Tower Hills Ranch of Shilder, Okla. brought the top three Saler Eff leaders.

Lot 904 pulled in first position with an Eff of 109.

This bull had a WDA of 2.51 and an ADG of 2.82.

He was sired by THR All There 604 and has EPDs of BW +2.2, WW +60, M +17, YW +103, RFI -1.43 and MBT 107.

Next was lot 901 with an Eff of 105. This bull is the son of SAV Real Rito 5250 and had a WDA of 2.58 as well as an ADG of 3.91. His EPDs are BW +0.5, WW +51, M +17, YW +54, RFI -0.02 and MBT 111.

Lot 902 posted the third-highest Eff of 102.

He had an ADG of 3.45 and a WDA of 2.59. He was sired by THR Registry 4355 and has EPDs of BW -1.6, WW +46, M +17, YW +76, RFI -0.24 and MBT 119.

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT Tower Ranch of Shilder, Okla. also consigned the top three MBT Saler fall bulls.

Lot 902 also had the highest-ranking MBT of the fall Saler bulls. This bull posted an MBT of 119, had an ADG of 3.45 and a WDA of 2.59. He was sired

by THR Registry 4355 and has EPDs of BW -1.6, WW +46, M +17, YW +76, RFI -0.24, Eff 102 and Eff 102.

Lot 901, sired by SAV Real Rito 5250 had the second-highest MBT of 111. This bull had an ADG of 3.91, a WDA of 2.58 and EPDs of BW +0.5, WW +51, M +17, YW +54, RFI -0.02 and Eff 105.

The third place bull in this category was lot 904 with an MBT of 107.

This bull had a WDA of 2.51 and an ADG of 2.82.

He was sired by THR All There 604 and has EPDs of BW +2.2, WW +60, M +17, YW +103, RFI -1.43 and Eff 109.

Group 2 ADG Elm Creek Ranch of Hebron, N.D. had the Saler bull with the highest ADG in Group 2. Lot 926 posted an ADG of 3.99. He also had a WDA of 3.37 and EPDs of BW +1.2, WW +52, M +18, YW +102 and MBT 118. He is a son of Musgrave Aviator.

Elm Creek Ranch also brought the second place bull in this category, lot 928 with an ADG of 3.70.

This bull was sired by Eathington Sub-Zero and had a WDA of 3.27 as well as EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +49, M +22, YW +96 and MBT 114.

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B. Wgt 84# 82# 89# 90# 87# 88#

205 703 701 691 730 760 649

ADG 3.28 3.03 3.24 3.15 3.36 3.45

Rat 112 104 111 108 115 118

Lot 1057

RFI 0.90 -1.90 0.40 -1.15 0.11 -0.88

INDEX 97 109 106 106 103 108

Lot 1062

SELLING 7 EFFICIENCY BRED ANGUS Lot 654 655 659 660

Sire MJB MCD Profound 9C Bowman Cash 5164 Allisons Thunger Motivation Allisons Thunder Motivation *Hfr Bull*

BW +1.6 +1.3 +2.6 +0.2

WW +63 +61 +68 +72

YW +113 +105 +116 +114

Milk +28 +25 +19 +18

B. Wgt 81# 78# 88# 72#

205 702 674 650 678

ADG 3.19 3.32 3.15 2.77

Rat 105 113 103 94

RFI -2.03 -2.54 -2.69 -1.92

IND 104 108 105 102

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In the third position was lot 906 of Tower Hills Ranch in Shilder, Okla.

This bull had an ADG of 3.61 as well as a WDA of 3.07. His EPDs are BW -1.5, WW +49, M +20, YW +87 and MBT 107.

He is a son of THR Registry 4355.

Group 2 WDA Lot 918 and lot 936 tied with the highest WDA in this category of 3.42.

Lot 918 was consigned

by Elm Creek Ranch of Hebron, N.D. and was sired by TSB Hunter 10C. He had an ADG of 3.32

and EPDs of BW +1.2, WW +39, M +22, YW +79 and MBT 107.

Lot 936 of Parke Ranch in Drummond, Mont. was sired by SRS Domino 155D and had an ADG of 3.36 as well as EPDS of BW -2.2, WW +50, M +20, YW +88 and MBT 112.

Lot 938 had the second-highest WDA of 3.39.

This bull was also consigned by Parke Ranch in Drummond, Mont. He was sired by SRS Entity 4108E and had an ADG of 3.32.

His EPDs are BW +2.2,

WW +53, M +23, YW +103 and MBT 111.

Group 2 Eff Lot 928 of Elm Creek Ranch in Hebron. Neb. had the highest Eff of the Group 2 Saler Bulls. This bull posted an Eff of 121, as well as an ADG of 3.70 and a WDA of 3.27. Lot 928 was sired by Eathington Sub-Zero and has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +49, M +22, YW +96 and MBT 114.

In second is lot 910 from Griffith Farm and Ranch in Clayton, Kan. with an Eff of 118. The son of OPP Advantage 358A had an ADG of

2.82, a WDA of 2.89 and his sire had EPDs of BW +1.9, WW +56, M +17 and YW +95.

Lot 931 came in third with an Eff of 113. This bull was sired by KB-Full Measure C40 and consigned by Athtanum Valley Salers of Yakima, Wash. He had an ADG of 2.69, a WDA of 3.07 and EPDs of BW +0.8, WW +71, M +24, YW +140 and MBT 98.

Group 2 MBT Lot 926 led the charge in Group 2 MBT leaders with an MBT of 118.

This bull also had an ADG of 3.99 and WDA of 3.37.

He was consigned by Elm Creek Ranch of Hebron, N.D., sired by Musgrave Aviator and has EPDs of BW +1.2, WW +52, M +18 and YW +102.

Elm Creek Ranch also had the second place bull in this category, lot 928.

This bull posted an MBT of 114 and also had an ADG of 3.70 and a WDA of 3.27. The son of Eathington Sub-Zero has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +49, M

South Devon bulls draw excellent quality

Lots 1000 through 1061 represented the South Devon breed at the Midrowth fficiEncy land Bull Test. Slated to sell on April 2 in Columan utstandinG rosPEct bus, Mont., the bulls perELLiNG ROup formed well, offering top BCC Renown 1G scores for average daily gain (ADG) and weight per #3 W Wright Way Big River 329 day of age (WDA).

DA Grou p1 The South Devon bulls L were split into Group 2 O Bulls and Group 1 Fall T Bulls. The Group 2 South Devon Bulls had an aver4 age ADG of 3.01 and an 6 average WDA of 2.99. The Group 1 Fall Bulls had an average ADG of 3.11 and an average WDA of 2.73.

The ADG, WDA, Eff and 1-17-19

by SAV Renown 3439 MBT leaders in this cateL O T 194 gory are listed below.

ADG Rat WDA YR Eff SC Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 3.53 119 3.40 111 122 36 2-10-19

by Thomas Big River 4081 Lot 1015 and 1001 tied BW WW Milk YW REA MBT for the first place position ADG Rat WDA YR 365 SC MBT in the South Devon fall 1.0 59 19 102 +.60 113 3.74 121 3.73 118 1359 38.5 121 bulls ADG category. Both BW 84# • 205 da 743# • 365 da 1,250# BW WW Milk YW NR 205 Eff bulls had an ADG of 3.49.

A very complete bull that is correct from end to end.

1.8 61 26 105 126 873 118 Lot 1015 was sired by Cimarron Defender 443B CW +47 IMF +.25 REA +.60 and consigned by MJB $M +37 $W +64 $F +95 $B +132 Ranch of Lodge Grass, Out of a Tremendous 10-year-old dam.

Mont. He had a WDA of 2.92 and EPDs of BW +3.7, WW +58, M +22, YW +101, RFI 0.79, Eff 107 and MBT 116.

S t . J o h n , WA 99171 Lot 1001 had a WDA Barragree Cattle Company • Absarokee, MT of 2.76 and EPDs of BW P e g g y W r i g h t • 509-844-5817 Brian • 406-780-1219 +2, WW +37, M +29, YW +65, RFI 6.31, Eff 84 and MBT 106. This bull was EPD Percentiles for MGM R TRUE COLORS 191 (DLF.HYF.IEF.MSUDF) (P44053407) consigned by Thompson EPDS AS OF 03/09/20 Land and Cattle of Motley, Minn. and a son of TLC Crown Royal 940C. Bringing in the second position was lot 1012 of MJB Ranch in Lodge Grass, Mont., with an Twisp, WA ADG of 3.19. Lot 1012 Bob • 509-997-4950 had an WDA of 2.49 and EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +53, M +24, YW +96, RFI 1.17, Eff 93 and MBT 101.

He is the son of Cimarron Defender 443B. Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA Lot 856 Lot 1004 led South Devon Group 1 fall bulls in WDA. He had a WDA of EPD Percentiles for MGM SENSATIONAL LEADER G4 (DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF) (P44050393) 2.96 and an ADG of 3.03.

EPDS AS OF 03/09/20 This bull was consigned

by MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. and was sired

by Davelle Black Ace K2.

His EPDs are BW +2.2, WW +27, M +26, YW +72, RFI 1.04, Eff 92 and MBT 103.

Lot 1015, also of MJB Ranch in Lodge Grass, Mont., had the secondhighest WDA of 2.92. He had an ADG of 3.49 and EPDs of BW +3.7, WW +58, M +22, YW +101, RFI 0.79, Eff 107 and

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In third was lot 936 with an MBT of 112. Lot 936 of Parke Ranch in Drummond, Mont. was sired by SRS Domino 155D and had an ADG of 3.36 as well as a WDA of 3.42. His EPDs are BW -2.2, WW +50, M +20, YW +88 and MBT +112.

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MBT 116. Lot 1015 is a son of Cimarron Defender 443B. In third was lot 1000 of Mallet South Devons of Lampasas, Texas, with a WDA of 2.85. This bull was sired by MJB Ace 31A and had an ADG of 2.90.

His EPDs are BW +1.4, WW +45, M +28, YW +84, RFI -4.06, Eff 109 and MBT 111.

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff Leading the charge with an Eff of 109 was lot 1000. This bull was consigned by Mallet South Devons of Lampasas, Texas and sired by MJB Ace 31A. He had a WDA of 2.85 and an ADG of 2.90. His EPDs are BW +1.4, WW +45, M +28, YW +84, RFI -4.06 and MBT 111.

Lot 1015 pulled into the second place position with an Eff of 107. Consigned by MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. and sired by Cimarron Defender 443B, lot 1015 had an ADG of 3.49 and a WDA of 2.92. His EPDs are BW +3.7, WW +58, M +22, YW +101, RFI 0.79 and MBT 116.

MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. also brought the third-ranking Eff bull, lot 1014. This bull posted an Eff of 99 as well as an ADG of 2.69 and WDA of 2.7. His EPDs are BW +1.6, WW +51, M +21, YW +98, RFI 0.75 and MBT 101.

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT MJB Ranch’s lot 1015 also posted the highest MBT of 116 in the South Devon Fall Bulls. This bull was sired by Cimarron Defender 443B, had an ADG of 3.49 and a WDA of 2.92. His EPDs are BW +3.7, WW +58, M +22, YW +101, RFI 0.79 and MBT 116.

Lot 1000 of Mallet South Devons of Lampasas, Texas, had the secondhighest MBT of 111. Lot 1000 was sired by MJB Ace 31A, had a WDA of 2.85 and an ADG of 2.90.

His EPDs are BW +1.4, WW +45, M +28, YW +84, RFI -4.06 and Eff 109.

In third was lot 1001 with an MBT of 106. Lot 1001 had an ADG of 3.49, a WDA of 2.76 and EPDs of BW +2, WW +37, M +29, YW +65, RFI 6.31, Eff 84 and MBT 106. This bull was consigned by Continued on next page

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Thompson Land and Cattle of Motley, Minn. and a son of TLC Crown Royal 940C. Group 2 ADG MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. had the ADG South Devon Group 2 leader, lot 1042. This bull posted an ADG of 3.99 as well as a WDA of 3.09 and EPDs of BW -0.4, WW +46, M +32, YW +83 and MBT 120. He was sired by MJB Blackfoot 546C. The bull with the second-highest ADG of 3.78 in this group was lot 1021 of Royal Beef Genetics in Starbuck, Minn. This bull is the son of LCOC Accelerate X166D and had a WDA of 3.30. His EPDs are BW +1.2, WW +43, M 0, YW

+81 and MBT 111.

Royal Beef Genetics also brought the third place bull, lot 1022, with an ADG of 3.70. Lot 1022 had a WDA of 3.41 and EPDs of BW +2.6, WW +53, M 0, YW +95 and MBT 119.

He is also a son of LCOC Accelerate X166D. Group 2 WDA Lot 1057 had the highest WDA of 3.49. This bull also had an ADG of 3.36 and EPDs of BW +1, WW +41, M +33, YW +79 and MBT 115. He was consigned by MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. and sired by BC Duke 71D. In second was lot 1022 with a WDA of 3.41. Consigned by Royal Beef Genet-

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ics of Starbuck, Minn., this bull had an ADG of 3.70, a WDA of 3.41 and EPDs of BW +2.6, WW +53, M 0, YW +95 and MBT 119. He is a son of LCOC Accelerate X166D. Lot 1027 came in third with a WDA of 3.35. This bull also had an ADG of 3.28 and EPDs of BW +1.5, WW +49, M +23, YW +91 and MBT 111. He was consigned

by MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. and sired by MJB Swagger 330Z. Group 2 MBT Lot 1042 led the way in the MBT category. This bull had an MBT of 120 as well as an ADG of 3.99 and WDA of 3.09. He was consigned

by MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. and sired by MJB Blackfoot 546C. His

EPDs are BW -0.4, WW +46, M +32 and YW +83.

Royal Beef Genetics’ lot 1022 had the second-highest MBT of 119. This bull also had an ADG of 3.70, a WDA of 3.41 and EPDs of BW +2.6, WW +53, M 0 and YW +95. He is a son of LCOC Accelerate X166D. In third was MJB Ranch’s lot 1057 with an MBT of 115. Lot 1057 had a WDA of 3.49, an ADG of 3.36 and EPDs of BW +1, WW +41, M +33 and YW +79. He was sired by BC Duke 71D. Champion Sire Group – MBT Index MJB Ranch of Lodge

Grass, Mont. sired the top three Champion South Devon Sire Groups.

Lots 1038, 1039 and 1042 posted an average MBT Index of 110 and were sired by MJB Blackfoot 546C. Sired by MJB Swagger 330Z, lots 1027, 1062 and 1035 posted an average MBT Index of 108.

With an average MBT Index of 107, lots 1049, 1050 and 1051 were sired

by Cimarron Bold One 404B. World Champion Pen of Three MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. also con-

Leaders Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 1/2 – Lot 1015 – 3.49 1/2 – Lot 1001 – 3.49 3 – Lot 1012 – 3.19

Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 1057 – 3.49 2 – Lot 1022 – 3.41 3 – Lot 1027 – 3.35

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA 1 – Lot 1004 – 2.96 2 – Lot 1015 – 2.92 3 – Lot 1000 – 2.85

Group 2 MBT 1 – Lot 1042 – 120 2 – Lot 1022 – 119 3 – Lot 1057 – 115

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff 1 – Lot 1000 – 109 2 – Lot 1015 – 107 3 – Lot 1014 – 99

Champion Sire Group - MBT 1 – Lots 1038, 1039 and 1042 – 110 2 – Lots 1027, 1062 and 1035 – 108 3 – Lots 1049, 1050 and 1051 – 107

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT 1 – Lot 1015 – 116 2 – Lot 1000 – 111 3 – Lot 1001 – 106

Lot 1057 – This bull has the highest-ranked WDA of 3.49 and the third ranked MBT Index for Group 2 South Devons. This bull also has EPDs of ADG of 3.36, BW +1, WW +41, M +33, YW +79 and MBT 115.

He was consigned by MJB Ranch of Lodge Grass, Mont. and sired by BC Duke 71D. Cate Doubet photo

Offering 5 Young Angus Performers 5 Bulls Avg. Ratios: YW EPD 114 • NR 118 ADG 108 • YR 104 • MBT 107

World Champion Pen of Three 1 – MJB Ranch, Lodge Grass, Mont.

– Lots 1015, 1042 and 1057 – 115

Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 1042 – 3.99 2 – Lot 1021 – 3.78 3 – Lot 1022 – 3.70

MBT Junior Consignor 1 – Wiley Fanta, Royal Beef Genetics, Starbuck, Minn. – Lot 1022

Selling 3 Angus and 15 Salers #1 ADG Salers (Lot 926) • #1 WDA Salers (Lot 918) #1 WDA Salers Sire Group • #2 ADG Salers Sire Group

ECR Top Cut 912 of 508

Silver State Profound 9064

3-2-19

1-26-19

by MJB McD Profound 9C

BW WW Milk YW NR Eff $B 2.1 67 23 120 101 105 144

BW WW Milk YW NR Eff $B 2.3 71 23 125 111 100 157

Lot 584

Top 15% IMF (+.89), SC (+1.45), $W (70), $G (63), $B Out of a Connealy Black Granite daughter.

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ECR 935G of 59E 1-26-19

ADG Rat WDA YR 365 SC MBT 3.24 106 3.42 108 1261 31 110

ADG Rat WDA YR 365 MBT 3.99 132 3.37 116 1304 118

by Silver State Capitalist 719

BW WW Milk YW NR Eff 4.5 68 33 119 127 97

Top 15% WW + YW • Top 10% CW (+60) Top 20% $W (69) + $F (100) Out of a SAV Net Worth daughter.

Lot 362 363 366

Birth 2-24-19 2-27-19 3-5-19

NR 106

Lot 926

Black • Polled • 25% S 75% A LOT 367

Also Selling:

Sire BW MJB McD Profound 9C 2.1 MJB McD Profound 9C 3.7 QV Angus Valley 5028 2.2

by Musgrave Aviator

BW WW Milk YW SC 1.2 52 18 102 38

$B 140

Top 15% YW and CW (+55)

#1 AD

Silver State Capitalist 9088 3-22-19

by Bruns Top Cut 373

ADG Rat WDA YR 365 SC MBT 3.57 117 3.17 103 1201 35 107

ADG Rat WDA YR 365 SC MBT 3.66 120 3.32 103 1202 35 109

LOT 364

signed the World Champion Pen of Three South Devon bulls. Lots 1015, 1042 and 1057 posted an average MBT Index of 115.

Champion MBT Junior Consignor Wiley Fanta of Royal Beef Genetics in Starbuck, Minn. was the highest ranking MBT by a junior consignor. Lot 1022 was sired by LCOC Accelerate X166D and had an MBT Index of 117.

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WW 65 72 57

Milk 24 24 20

YW 113 112 103

ADG 3.32 3.07 3.11

Also Selling:

Rat 109 101 102

WDA 3.25 3.28 3.14

Charlie Hone • Gardner ville, NV 775-691-1838 • 775-782-4571 www.HoneRanch.com

YR 101 104 102

Eff MBT 99 105 102 108 90 103

2 sons of Big Sky Revelation 40 B • 4 sons of TSB Hunter 10C 2 sons of SAV Resource 1441 • 1 son of OPP Tour of Duty 640 3 sons of Musgrave Aviator • 2 sons of ECR Resource 702 of 116Y 1 son of Eathington Sub-Zero • 1 son of Connealy Comrade 1 additional son of Bruns Top Cut 373

Feature Salers Lots LOT 928 922 929

Birth 1-23-19 2-5-19 1-29-19

BW WW Milk Sire Eathington Sub-Zero -0.9 49 22 ECR Resource 702 of 116Y 2.0 64 19 Connealy Comrade -2.0 50 24

YW 96 135 99

ADG 3.70 3.57 3.53

RAT 123 118 117

WDA YR MBT 3.27 113 114 3.38 110 109 3.14 109 108

Elm Creek Ranch

Hebron, ND Stan Sayler • 701-220-2000

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Small set of Simmentals post impressive results at 2020 Midland Bull Sale Mallet Simmentals of Lampasas, Texas showcased eight Simmental bulls at the Midland Bull Test in lots 800 through 809. These bulls will sell on April 2 in Colombus, Mont. Mallet Simmentals’ bulls posted impressive results for average daily gain (ADG), weight per day of gain (WDA), efficiency and MBT indexes.

The bulls were split into two groups – Group 2 Bulls and Group 1 Fall Bulls. The average ADG for Group 2 Bulls was 3.27 and the average WDA was 3.17. The average ADG for Group 1 Fall Bulls was 3.36 and the average WDA was 2.83.

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG Coming in at the top spot was lot 802 with an ADG of 3.70. This bull had a WDA of 3.35 and EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +71, M +20, YW +110, RFI 0.20, Eff 103 and MBT 112. He was sired by TNT Outlaw A316.

The second-highest ADG in this category goes to lot 800 with an ADG of 3.49.

Lot 800, sired by KPHU 4009, had a WDA of 2.45 and EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +72, M +22, YW +115, RFI 1.68, Eff 96 and MBT 99.

Lot 801 came in third with an ADG of 3.36. This bull is a son of KPHU 4009 and had a WDA of 2.48. His EPDs are BW -1.6, WW +74, M +23, YW +118, RFI, 0.04 Eff 103 and MBT 101.

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA Lot 802 was also the leading Simmental fall bull in the WDA category. He had a WDA of 3.35 and an ADG of 3.70. This bull is a son of TNT Outlaw A316 and has EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +71, M +20, YW +110, RFI 0.20, Eff 103 and MBT 112.

Lot 801 had the secondhighest WDA of 2.48. He had an ADG of 3.36 and EPDs of BW -1.6, WW +74, M +23, YW +118, RFI, 0.04 Eff 103

Lot 807 – A son of TNT Expedient E338, lot 807, has EPDs of ADG 3.61, WDA 3.18, BW +2.5, WW +74, M +25, YW +120 and MBT 107. He was consigned

by Mallett Simmetals of Lampasas, Texas. Chelsee Camblin photo

and MBT 101. This bull is a son of KPHU 4009.

Lot 800, also sired by KPHU 4009, had the thirdhighest WDA of 2.45. This bull had an ADG of 3.49 and EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +72, M +22, YW +115, RFI 1.68, Eff 96 and MBT 99.

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff Lots 801 and 802 tied for the first place position in the Eff category with an Eff of 103.

Lot 801 also had an ADG of 3.36 and WDA of 2.48.

This bull is a son of KPHU 4009 and his EPDs are BW -1.6, WW +74, M +23, YW +118, RFI 0.04 and MBT 101.

Lot 802 had a WDA of 3.35 and an ADG of 3.70.

This bull is a son of TNT Outlaw A316 and has EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +71, M +20, YW +110, RFI 0.20 and MBT 112.

Lot 800 had the secondhighest Eff of 96. This bull

Lot 802 – Coming in at the top spot for ADG, WDA and MBT and second place finish in WDA, lot 802, has EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +71, M +20, YW +110, RFI 0.20, Eff 103 and MBT 112. He was sired by TNT Outlaw A316. Chelsee Camblin photo

Offering 3 Sons of RMF Upward 80C #1 WDA Bull by RMF Upward 80C #1 WDA Sire Group by RMF Upward 80C First-Time Consignor to Midland

A 1 WD

#

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.57

117

3.84

120

1406 37.5

112

BW

WW

MILK

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.5

67

29

111

109

100

124

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT 105

3.32

109

3.54

110

1290

41

BW

WW

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72

33

112

105

95

111

Top 2% $W (+85) • Top 10% WW + Milk Dam Production 6 NR 107 • 3 YR 106

Group 1 Fall Bulls ADG 1 – Lot 802 –3.70 2 – Lot 800 – 3.49 3 – Lot 801 – 3.36

2 – Lot 801 – 101 3 – Lot 800 – 99 Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 807 – 3.61 2 – Lot 804 – 3.49 3 – Lot 809 – 3.07

Group 1 Fall Bulls WDA 1 – Lot 802 – 3.35 2 – Lot 801 – 2.48 3 – Lot 800 – 2.45

Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 804 – 3.31 2 – Lot 809 – 3.19 3 – Lot 807 – 3.18

Group 1 Fall Bulls Eff 1/2 – Lot 801 – 103 1/2 – Lot 802 – 103 3 – Lot 800 – 96

Group 2 MBT 1/2 – Lot 804 – 107 1/2 – Lot 807 – 107 3 – Lot 809 – 103

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2-10-19

by SF Speedway A187

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.78

128

3.02

101

1138

37.5

108

BW

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Milk

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Eff

$B

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69

25

125

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103

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Top 10% YW, $W (75), $F (105) Top 15% WW, CW (+56), $B

Lot 636

Out of a Retail Product x Sitz Alliance bred dam

Lazy Heart Idaho Muscle 817 3-1-19

Lot 446

Additional Prospect Lot Birth Sire BW WW Milk YW 365 ADG Rat WDA YR NR Eff MBT 444 2-25-19 80C 1.7 62 3.9 102 1260 3.03 99 3.40 108 108 101 104

Thornhill Ranch Zortman, MT

He is a son of TNT Expedient E338.

Group 2 MBT

Lot 804 and lot 807 tied for the first place position with a WDA of 107.

Lot 804 had an ADG of 3.49, a WDA of 3.31 and EPDs of BW +1.5, WW +64, M +27, YW +99 and MBT 107. This bull was sired by TNT No Doubt C295.

Lot 807 had an ADG of 3.61, a WDA of 3.18 and EPDs of BW +2.5, WW +74, M +25, YW +120 and MBT 107. He is a son of TNT Expedient E338.

The second-highest MBT of 103 goes to lot 809. He also had an ADG of 3.07, a WDA of 3.19 and EPDs of BW +3.3, WW +74, M +27, YW +117 and MBT 103. This bull was sired by Mallet E741.

The bull filling the third place position was lot 805 with an MBT of 100. Lot 805 is the son of TNT No Doubt C295 and had an ADG of 3.03 as well as a WDA of 3.04.

This bull has EPDs of BW +2.8, WW +73, M +25 and YW +113.

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Leaders

Top 20% CW (+54) • Top 20% RE (+.78) Top 20% $W (69) Dam Production 3 NR 112 • 3 YR 107

THR Upward G71 3-11-19 ADG

+25, YW +120 and MBT 107.

He is a son of TNT Expedient E338.

In second was lot 804 with an ADG of 3.49. Lot 804 was sired by TNT No Doubt C295 and had a WDA of 3.31 as well as EPDs of BW +1.5, WW +64, M +27, YW +99 and MBT 107.

Rounding out the top three ADG Group 2 Simmental bulls was lot 809 with an ADG of 3.19. He also had a WDA of 3.19 and EPDs of BW +3.3, WW +74, M +27, YW +117 and MBT 103. This bull was sired by Mallet E741.

Group 2 WDA In first was lot 804 with a WDA of 3.31. Lot 804 was sired by TNT No Doubt C295 and had an ADG of 3.49 as well as EPDs of BW +1.5, WW +64, M +27, YW +99 and MBT 107.

Lot 809 had the second highest WDA of 3.19. He also had an ADG of 3.07 and EPDs of BW +3.3, WW +74, M +27, YW +117 and MBT 103.

This bull was sired by Mallet E741.

In third was lot 807 with a WDA of 3.18. This bull also had an ADG of 3.61 and EPDs of BW +2.5, WW +74, M +25, YW +120 and MBT 107.

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT 1 – Lot 802 – 112

THR Upward G68 3-6-19

Lot 445

was sired by KPHU 4009, had a WDA of 2.45 and an ADG of 3.49. He has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +72, M +22, YW +115, RFI 1.68 and MBT 99.

Group 1 Fall Bulls MBT Lot 802 had the leading MBT in the Simmental fall bulls. This bull posted an MBT of 112. He also had a WDA of 3.35 and an ADG of 3.70. He is a son of TNT Outlaw A316 and has EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +71, M +20, YW +110, RFI 0.20 and Eff 103.

In second was lot 801 with an MBT of 101. He had an ADG of 3.36 and a WDA of 2.48. This bull is a son of KPHU 4009 and his EPDs are BW -1.6, WW +74, M +23, YW +118, RFI 0.04 and Eff 103.

Rounding out the MBT leaders in this category was lot 800, sired by KPHU 4009.

He had a WDA of 2.45 and an ADG of 3.49. He also has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +72, M +22, YW +115, RFI 1.68 and Eff 96.

Group 2 ADG First was lot 807 with an ADG of 3.61. This bull also had a WDA of 3.18 and EPDs of BW +2.5, WW +74, M

Shane and Vicki Schwenke •406-673-3361 or 406-839-6391

by EXAR Monumental 6056 B

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.57

121

3.24

108

1216

36

110

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

0.4

60

28

110

98

111

155

$W (61) • $F (94) • $G (62, Top 15%)

Lot 637

• 2 Additional Prospects • Lot Birth BW WW Milk YW ADG Rat WDA YR Eff MBT 635 2-10-19 EXAR Monumental 6056 B 0.6 70 26 123 3.24 110 2.80 94 98 102 638 3-16-19 Deer Valley All In 6425 2.1 69 29 112 3.24 106 3.28 102 102 103

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AGA provides multitude of services to help producers in modern industry “Gelbvieh semen was first imported into the United States from Germany in 1971, which was the same year the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) was established,” says Megan Slater, AGA executive director.

She notes 30 plus years later, in the early 2000s, the AGA began registering Balancer cattle, a cross between Gelbvieh and Angus or Red Angus. With this, the AGA was the first cattle breed association in the U.S. to have a registered hybrid.

“Gelbvieh cattle are well known in the industry for their maternal strengths including fertility, quiet temperament and longevity,” says Slater. “Balancer cattle have become very popular in the industry and combine the Gelbvieh growth, muscle, fertility and longevity with the carcass qualities of the Angus breed.”

Today, the association consists of approximately 1,000 members with a registry database containing over one million animals including nearly 45,000 currently active Gelbvieh, Balancer and Gelbvieh-influenced cows.

AGA is the largest Gelbvieh association in the world and ranks fifth in number of registered animals among beef breed associations in the U.S. Their mission is dedicated to recording, promoting and improving Gelbviehinfluenced cattle.

The Gelbvieh breed According to AGA’s website, the Gelbvieh breed is one of the oldest German cattle breeds, first found in three Franconian districts of Bavaria.

“Through pure-breeding, ‘red-yellow Franconian cattle’ were developed from several local strains, including Celtic-German Landrance and Heil-Brown Landrance cat-

tle. These local strains have been further improved with intensive breeding work since 1870. This solid-colored breed of red-yellow cattle saw great popularity as draft and slaughter cattle,” reads the AGA’s website.

The website notes several societies for improved breeding were founded. The societies were aimed at improvement through standardizing the indigenous breed by selecting the best bulls, purebreeding for a single color and improving performance of work fitness and milk production.

“In 1897, the Breed Society for Yellow Franconia Cattle in Numberg was founded,” reads the website. “It was followed by the Breed Society for Gelbvieh in Lower Franconia, based in Wurzburg and founded in 1899. Since World War II, Germany used a stringent selection program to repopulate its cattle herds.

Only three percent of the registered cows were used to produce potential bulls. These cows were selected on structural soundness and conformation.”

“Bulls from these select cows were performance-tested and the top half was progenytested. The progeny evaluation included gestation length, birthweight, calving ease, growth rate, slaughter weight, carcass quality conformation, udder soundness, fertility and milk production in daughters.

Semen was released only from bulls that proved their superiority in progeny testing,” says the website.

“In the 1960s, Red Danish cattle were included in the herd book to improve milk production. Leness Hall, the director of International Marketing for Carnation Genetics, first saw Gelbvieh cattle in 1969. He worked toward

importing Gelbvieh semen to the U.S. and finally was able to bring 43,000 units to America in 1971. In that same year, the American Gelbvieh Associtation was formed,” says the website.

Today, AGA consists of primarily purebred cattle of at least 88 percent Gelbvieh as well as Balancer cattle. Balancer cattle must be a minimum of 25 percent to maximum 75 percent Gelbvieh.

“Many AGA members recognize the value of Gelbvieh genetics in a crossbreeding program, thus the AGA provides feasible avenues for members to register those cattle for the purpose of seedstock production,” reads the website.

Why Gelbvieh?

When it comes to Gelbvieh, versus other breeds of cattle, Slater says they excel in maternal superiority through greater longevity, higher fertility and weaning more pounds of calf per cow exposed.

“All of these things can contribute to more potential profitability to improve a producer’s bottom line,” states Slater. “With these attributes, Gelbvieh and Balancer fit very well into a crossbreeding scenario.”

In addition to their maternal strengths, Slater also notes Balancer cattle add pounds, make grade and deliver value when it comes to performance in the feed yard and on the rail.

“The American Gelbvieh Association has always been a very commercially focused breed association and we are committed to providing our members and their commercial customers with tools and services for success in today’s beef industry,” states Slater.

AGA “Aside from the traditional services of the breed

association, which includes tracking pedigrees and providing expected progeny differences (EPDs), the AGA also offers tools and services to help commercial cattle producers in today’s modern beef industry,” explains Slater.

“Those services include Balancer Edge, a source and age verification program for Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced feeder cattle as well as Feeder Finder, a program that assists producers marketing load lots of Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced feeder cattle,” she adds.

Slater notes the AGA recognizes youth in the beef industry are its future, and therefore, provides sev-

eral opportunities for junior members, ages eight to 21, to become involved in the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA).

“Each year, the AGJA hosts a junior national show that not only includes showing cattle, but also several educational contests that help to develop important skills for future leaders,” Slater says. “This year’s Gelbvieh Junior Nationals is the Route 66 Classic, held in Springfield, Mo. July 5-10.”

Slater explains in addition to the national show, AGJA will team up with the American Junior Simmental Association and American Junior Shorthorn Association

The Wyoming Livestock Roundup team would like to thank Bill Angell for all of his hard work in helping put together the Midland Bull Test Edition.

His incredible effort selling and laying out ads helps this edition come together each year.

Thanks Bill!

6 OUTSTANDING ANGUS PROSPECTS INCLUDING 4 SONS OF EXAR DENVER 5163B SMIT Denver Star 1922 2-26-19 Sire: EXAR Denver 5163B

Ryan Cattle Company Performance Plus from Wisconsin L O T

RC Payweight 51

1 1 9 1-19-19 • Sire: Basin Payweight 1682

RC Epic 56 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

NR

365

3.57

116

3.56

112

109

1295

SC 40

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

$B

1.4

85

25

148

93

108

150

Out of a Connealy Capitalist daughter.

Growth EPDs in top 1%.

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

NR

365

3.15

102

3.55

117

120

1342

SC 40

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

$B

1.9

83

37

144

96

109

171

RAT

WDA

YR

365

NR

IND

3.57

116

3.55

112 1288

109

112

BW

WW

Milk

YW

$W

$B

Eff

1.4

65

24

107

64

122

109

SMIT Hickock Pride 1934 2-24-19 Sire: Mill Bar Hickok 7242 ADG RAT WDA

YR

365

NR

IND

3.57 120 3.43

111 1246 105 110

BW

WW Milk

YW

$W

$B

0.8

59

101

58

103 104

23

Eff

CED +12 • CEM +11 Out of a Vermilion Dateline 7078 daughter

1 2 0

ADG

Out of a Sitz Traveler 043 Dam

Lot 190

Out of a VAR Discovery 2240 daughter.

Dam has had the top 2 weaning weight calves the last 2 years at the MBT. $W 98 (Top1%) • $F 117 (Top 3%)

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to put on a leadership conference called The Summit.

“All beef industry youth, ages 14-21, are invited to attend this conference and breed affiliation isn’t required,” states Slater. “The event is being hed in Madison, Wis. this year on July 30-Aug. 2.”

Slater says registration for this event is available through Gelbvieh.org.

For more information on the AGA, contact the office at 303-465-2333 or visit Gelbvieh.org.

Hannah Bugas is the assistant editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Lot 193

Also Selling: 2-3-19 • Sire: 3F Epic 4631

Also Selling an Additional Son of Basin Payweight 1682 Lot

Birth

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

NR

365

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

SC

121

2-22-19

2.69

91

3.15

103

105

1157

0.5

72

31

128

102

100

34

Dam is full sister to top gaining and high selling bull of Midland 2015.

Ryan Cattle Lodi, WI Tim Ryan • 608-225-7993

Lot 187 12-18-18 EXAR Denver 5163B

ADG Rat WDA YR BW WW Milk YW Eff IND 3.15 102 3.05 103 1.9 63 23 110 102 103

188 12-17-18 EXAR Denver 5163B

3.24 105 3.27 108 1.9

63

29 118 112 106

189 1-20-19

CAR Don Payweight 911 3.19 107 3.23 106 1.2

64

29 114 100 105

191 2-13-19

EXAR Denver 5163B

66

25 112 107 106

3.03 102 3.03 99

0.6

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Breeding soundness exams are crucial for production Many factors play a role in bull fertility and breeding ability, so it is important to make sure every bull has a breeding soundness examination.

Breeding soundness exams look at five key factors - physical soundness, reproductive tract soundness, scrotal circumference, percentage of sperm cells that are normal and acceptable motility.

Even if a bull was fertile in previous years and sired a lot of calves, he may have a problem the producer is not aware of and should be checked again before the breeding season. Some problems and injuries are not obvious until the bull is evaluated by a veterinarian.

Dr. Brian Shoemake of University of Missouri says a breeding soundness exam (BSE) for bulls is one of the most important tools to utilize in a breed-

ing operation.

“It’s a good way to assess the bull, with opportunity to closely examine feet and legs, eyes, teeth and body condition, as well as reproductive organs,” he says.

Breeding soundness exams “With virgin bulls, we can identify any anatomical abnormalities.

We examine the penis, scrotum and testicles, to see if there is anything that might inhibit his ability to breed cows,” he says. “We want to find any problems before a bull goes into the herd, so this is a major part of the BSE.” Shoemake continues, “We also assess the accessory organs that play a role with ejaculation and getting the semen into the cow’s reproductive tract so conception can actually occur.”

Making sure all the

bull’s reproductive organs are healthy is important.

“We may find diseases that are treatable, and may delay the bull’s breeding ability until later,” says Shoemake. “Some problems are treatable, while other are not.”

Scrotal circumference is measured, especially on young bulls, to make sure they meet minimum standards.

“There are some breed requirements, but we generally follow the American Society for Theriogenology recommendations,” Shoemake explains. “As long as the scrotal circumference is adequate by those standards, it meets our expectations for a breeding bull.”

A semen sample will also be collected and evaluated during a BSE. “One of the drawbacks of the BSE is we are only assessing semen qual-

6 Tremendous Herd Sire Prospects

#3 ADG ratio + #5 MBT Index Sire Groups Grow Effic th ienc Sired by DAR Midnight 6050 y

ing Calv e Eas

6 Bulls Avg Ratios: YW EPD 128 • NR 109 • ADG 120 • MBT 109 DAR Midnight T005

Lot 604 2-28-19

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

3.70

125

2.99

99

1115

32

MBT 106

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

0.5

70

21

121

102

97

156

“It’s not that one unsatisfactory BSE fails a bull for life, it’s just at that particular point in time we don’t think the bull will actually be able to do the job,” says Shoemake.

“We typically recommend getting the BSE done at least 30 to 60 days prior to the start of breeding season,” Shoemake says. “Then, if there is something wrong, there is still time to find and acquire a replacement bull, but not so far ahead of breeding season that a lot could happen to change the bull’s status.”

“The BSE is only accurate for that point in time,” he says. “It needs to be done annually and before each breeding season. Ranchers planning to have both fall and spring herds should test prior to each breeding.”

“We need to make sure he is still fertile and sound,” according to Shoemake. “We don’t want to find out later he didn’t settle his cows.

The cost of a BSE is very minimal compared to the loss associated with open cows.”

“After a BSE, we know whether or not a certain bull is normal and has the potential to still be good when we need him,” says

5 GROWTH + CALVING EASE OUTSTANDING ANGUS PROSPECTS KB-Full Measure of E41 G07

G #3 AD 2 Group

DAR Midnight T007

DG #1 A Birth w Lo

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

3.87

130

3.24

111

1247

35

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

-0.3

79

31

148

106

113

$M 82 • $W 93 • $F 116 • $G 74 • $B 190 (2%) (1%) (3%) (5%) (2%) CED +14 • CEM +16

Lot 165

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.03

137

3.31

110

1233

33

121

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

0.1

86

24

150

125

110

167

1-4-19

Sire KB-Full Measure C40

KB-Full Measure of 1017 G03

Top 1% WW, YW, $W (87) • Top 10% $B Top 2% CW (+70), $F (124) Out of a Deer Valley All In daughter

Shoemake. “It’s a small investment when we consider a bull might be covering 30 to 40 cows, and those calves may be worth somewhere between $600 and $1,000 per head.”

He continues, “This makes the cost of a BSE insignificant. That cost will vary somewhat by region, but usually somewhere between $50 and $100.”

One thing that may not be part of the standard BSE test, but is recommended, is a test for trichomoniasis.

“The perfect time to take a sample for the test is while doing a BSE, since we already have the bull in the chute,” he says. “Depending on the bull buyer’s biosecurity plan, we may also do other screening tests at that time, especially for a new bull, such as tests for bovine viral diarrhea or Johne’s if these tests have not already been done.”

Making sure a new bull is not bringing in a new disease is important to the health of every herd.

Heather SmithThomas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

Ave ADG Ratio = 112 • Ave YR = 109 Ave MBT = 107 • Ave YW EPD = +147 #6 ADG + WDA Sire Group by KB-Full Measure C40

Top 10% WW, $W (74) • Top 15% YW, $B, CED (+11) Out of a Ten X x Sitz Upward bred dam

by DAR Midnight 6050

ity, making sure sperm are motile, with abundant numbers and that their form and structure are normal as well,” he says.

“We are only examining the semen, making sure the sperm are capable of fertilizing an egg and not libido.”

“A bull might have exceptional semen and be very fertile, but not have much sex drive,” says Shoemake. “That bull might not breed enough cows.”

He notes some producers might consider using low-libido bulls for artificial insemination, rather than for natural service.

“Since libido is heritable, this is not a good idea if we plan to keep sons or daughters, since their reproductive success might also be questionable,” he stresses.

BSE results “One thing producers need to understand is we don’t actually fail or pass a bull on a BSE,” Shoemake explains. “The bull is either satisfactory as a potential breeder, unsatisfactory or deferred until a later test if we find something we need to treat.”

A young immature bull may also be deferred until a later date to check again.

KB-Full Measure of 609 G38

Lot 606 3-13-19

by DAR Midnight 6050

Lot 164 1-1-19

DAR Weigh Up T004

Lot 603 3-16-19

ADG

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.49

118

3.28

105

1184

33

109

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

0.6

77

35

135

ET

108

151

Top 1% $W (92) • Top 3% WW, YW • Top 20% $B

3.66

Lot 168

Sire KB-Full Measure C40

2-10-19

Rat

WDA

YR

WW

YW

Eff

MBT

ADG

Rat

119

3.35

112

92

157

101

111

3.32

108

$W 108 • $F 117 • $B 187 • CED +13 • CEM +14 (1%) (3%) (2%)

Sire KB-Full Measure C40 WDA

YR

WW

YW

Eff

MBT

3.42

108

69

129

90

101

$W 76 • $G 85 • $B 176 • CEM +13 (10%) (2%) (4%)

KB-Beast Mode of E45 G34

KB-Full Measure of D29 G10

by Plattemere Weigh Up K360

ADDITIONAL PROSPECTS LOT 601 602 605

Birth 2-24-19 3-4-19 3-7-19

Sire HARB Horsepower 561 JH Sitz Investment 648B DAR Midnight 6050

BW WW Milk YW NR ADG Rat 0.8 66 39 119 103 3.28 111 1.8 56 32 101 110 3.45 117 0.4 83 31 144 106 3.24 110

WDA 2.90 3.13 2.84

YR 95 102 95

Eff 111 105 105

MBT 103 109 104

2-4-19

Sire: Baldridge Beast Mode B074

1-8-19

Sire KB-Full Measure C40

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

WW YW

Eff

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

WW

YW

Eff

MBT

3.15

106

3.28

112

95

104

110

2.94

99

2.99

101

80

138

104

101

164

CED +12 • CEM +14 • $W 100 (1%) • $B 174 (5%)

Cody Dix • 785-476-5168 • www.dixangus.com

Lot 167

Lot 169

CED +13 • CEM +16 • $W 91 (1%) • $B 192 (2%)

KB ANGUS

Merritt, Michigan • Kevin Beckington • 734-368-8430 • www.kbangus.com

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Artificial insemination boasts a colorful history Many seedstock beef herds utilize artificial insemination (AI) and a growing number of commercial herds are moving towards AI on their heifers and high-performing cows.

This is a way to extend the benefits of a good bull, make sure heifers are bred to easy-calving bulls or utilize genetics of multiple outstanding sires without having to own them. The process and technology, along with conception rates for AI have improved tremendously in the past 50 years, but the procedure is not new.

Legend has it the first use of artificial insemination was in horses, accomplished

by Arab sheiks who wanted to utilize bloodlines of tribal enemies. They would sneak up to the other tribe’s herd at night with a mare in heat and secretly collect semen from the desired stallion into a leather pouch and take it back to their camp to inseminate a prize mare.

Early AI usage The earliest documented use of artificial insemination was in 1780 when an Italian physiologist named Spallanzani produced puppies with AI in dogs. A few more reports of successful AI breeding appeared during the 1800s, but it wasn’t until about 1900 that extensive studies with farm ani-

.

mals began in Russia.

A scientist named Ivanov developed the technique for mares, and by 1930 he and his associates were doing artificial insemination of cattle and sheep.

By 1938, AI was used in U.S. dairy herds and a few beef herds using extended and cooled liquid semen, packaged in glass vials. Most AI studs were local, because fresh semen couldn’t be transported very far.

Carl Rugg, owner of Bovine Elite, LLC, says when he first became interested in AI, the process was performed by veterinarians who serviced cattle herds in their area, and later by specialized AI technicians who were employees of AI cooperatives.

Rugg received his master’s degree in Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University.

“The semen distributor would bring semen from three or four bulls to the veterinarian, and in those early years it was mainly dairy bulls,” he explains. “The semen was extended with a media to prolong the life of the semen, placed in sealed glass ampules and kept cold in an ice bath.”

“The extended semen was drawn into a plastic pipette to breed the

cow. Fresh, cooled semen would last two to five days, depending on the quality of the semen and fertility of the bull,” he says.

“When I was a boy in western New York, my father had Holsteins and started using AI on his cows in the late 1950s,” Rugg notes.

“The veterinarian or AI technician came to the farm and discussed with dad the merits of the bulls he had available that day.”

He continues, “Dad would select a bull, the technician would retrieve the ampule of semen from the ice water bath and breed the cow.”

“Dad never had a bull on the place,” he explains.

“Conception rates were high with cooled fresh semen. In those early days with fresh semen, the pregnancy rate was well above 70 percent in our herd.”

“The biggest issue was catching the cow in heat at the right time. Dad would observe the cows in the morning and evening for signs of estrus and put a chalk mark on the one to be bred,” Rugg says. “Even if we weren’t there when the technician came, the cow would be in a stall and he’d know which one to breed.”

Progress A lot of progress has been made in reproduc-

tive and semen technology since then. Advent of frozen semen revolutionized the AI industry. Some progeny testing was done in the late 1960s and early 1970s by the Beef Improvement Federation.

The American Simmental Association had the first sire evaluation in the early 1970s. Importations of some European breeds were only possible using frozen semen and AI, due to restrictions on importing live animals.

“This was about the time we began packaging and freezing semen in French straws,” he says. “We continue to use this technique and packaging method, which allows semen to freeze and thaw with higher recovery and ultimately better conception rate with frozen semen.”

He continues, “This was an improvement over the process of freezing and storing semen in glass ampules.”

Conception rates with frozen semen have improved even more in recent decades.

Being able to ultrasound the cow’s ovaries and determine time of ovulation helped researchers figure out the best time to inseminate cattle, resulting in better conception rates.

Today the AI process is easier, with synchronization protocols. All cows in the herd can be bred the same day instead of having to watch for signs of heat during breeding season.

Willie Altenburg, a cattleman in Colorado who runs registered Simmental and Angus, has worked for several semen companies and says heat synchronization and AI has worked very well for heifers.

“Heat synchronization in large herds has become commonplace for heifers as a management tool for many producers,” Altenburg says.

“It allows producers to breed

Selling 9 Outstanding Angus Bulls World Champion Pen of 3 Angus Bulls 3 - 4.0+ Pound Gainers Lots 213, 216 & 217 are the Top 3 Gaining Bulls in Group 1 9 Bulls Avg. Ratio: ADG 117 • EFF 111 • MBT 110 • NR 110 #1 EFF + #3 MBT Index Sire Group by Plattemere Weigh up K360 #1 ADG Sire Group by SS Niagara Z29 #3, #6 & #9 Efficiency Index

AN OUTSTANDING OFFERING OF SIMMENTAL BULLS

SS Weigh Up G95 1-7-19

4 Fall Bulls • 5 Yearling Bulls

ADG

Mallett F38

Lot 802 11-23-18

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

NR

3.70

120

3.35

117

1234

40.5

107

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

API

1.8

71

20

110

103

112

133.3

IMF 0.49 • REA 0.60

by TNT No Doubt C295

SS Sure Fire G27 12-17-18 ADG

Mallett G93

Black • Polled • 50% ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

NR

3.49

112

3.31

107

1228

37

103

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

API

1.5

64

27

99

106

107

104.8

G #2 AD A #1 WDp 2 Grou

Lot 804 1-3-19

WDA

YR

365

SC

NR

3.61

116

3.18

104

1196

35

102

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

API

2.5

74

25

120

106

107

123.7

Rat

WDA

YR

4.03

131

3.47

BW

WW

Milk

2.3

66

36

801

9-10-18

50

9-16-18 50

803

12-3-18 PB

806

1-15-19 75

805 809

1-3-19

PB

2-9-19

PB

KPHU 4009

-0.9

KPHU 4009

-1.6

TNT No Doubt C295

2.8

TNT No Doubt C295

TNT No Doubt C295 Mallett E741

2.4

2.2

3.3

72

70

73

70

74

2.82

WW

Milk

0.3

74

17

130

22

23

23

25

29

27

115

118

104

113

107

117

ADG 3.49

3.36

2.90

3.03

2.73

3.07

Rat 113

109

107 97

88

98

WDA 2.45

2.48

3.04

3.04

3.00

3.19

YR 87

365 926

89

941

96

1109

107 1134 97

1113

106 1224

MALLETT SIMMENTALS

NR 99

102

105

MBT 99

101

100

108

100

106

103

100

95

Mike Mallett • Lampasas, TX • 512-556-1021 • mallettsimmentals.com

SC

93

104

1043

33

YW

EFF

MBT

$B

126

108

151

CED +12 • Top 5% WW and YW EPD

#1 GroADG up 1

NR

365

SC

114

115

1313

40

YW

EFF

MBT

$B

118

135

124

165

Lot 213

Gro

SS Niagara G62 ADG

Lot 216 Also Selling:

WW Milk YW 74

365

G #1 AuDp 1

CW 47.8 • IMF 0.12 • REA 1.09

~ Also Selling ~ 800

107

BW

12-27-18

Rat

by TNT Expedient E338 BW

3.19

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and calve their heifers ahead of the main cowherd.”

“Advent of the controlled internal drug release (CIDR) device and use of prostaglandin has helped with adult cows,” says Altenburg.

“Today, the beef industry is doing more cow AI. Synchronization and fixed-time insemination has helped, but we need an army of arms to get this accomplished.”

“Most producers can’t breed 100 or more cows in one morning, and it can also be a challenge with some ranch facilities,” he says.

“AI organizations now have portable breeding barns and technicians who can come do chute-side service for the whole operation and get those cows all bred in a few hours,” says Altenburg.

Heather Smith-Thomas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

Lot Birth 209 12-24-18 210 12-27-18 211 12-30-18 214 1-1-19 *217 1-11-19 219 2-3-19

Sire HA Cowboy Up 5405 Plattemere Weigh Up K360 Plattemere Weigh Up K360 S Whitlock 179 SS Niagara Z29 SS Niagara Z29

SS

ADG 3.32 2.98 3.87 2.98 4.03 3.28

Sire: SS Niagara Z29

Rat

WDA

YR

NR

365

SC

4.03

131

3.20

BW

WW

Milk

105

110

1211

38.5

YW

EFF

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21

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123

88

109

142

CED +10 • CEM +11

RAT WDA YR BW WW Milk YW EFF MBT 112 3.00 103 -1.0 68 20 118 107 108 97 3.05 100 0 70 25 126 124 106 130 3.19 111 1.1 78 27 143 119 119 100 3.12 103 -1.1 68 22 126 99 104 131 3.39 110 2.3 81 29 161 110 116 110 2.93 98 -1.6 53 33 114 94 100

Stewart Select Angus Andrew Stewart 1601 N. County Rd. 200E ~ Greensburg, IN 47240 812-614-4867 • 800-722-8557

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Crossbreeding has many diff erent possible systems Increased heterosis in crossbred cattle is no secret in the beef community. In commercial herds, crossbreeding improves efficiency through heterosis and breed complementation.

University of Missouri (UM) Extension lays out the different systems and how they work.

“Crossbred cows with crossbred calves can be expected to wean as much as 25 percent more pounds of calf per cow exposed than purebred cows with purebred calves of the same average breed makeup,” UM explains. “To take advantage of breed complementation, breeds with good maternal ability and milk production would be used in a dam line and be mated to large framed, fast growing terminal sire breeds.”

“Optimal crossbreeding systems take advantage of individual and maternal heterosis and breed complementation,” UM explains. “An optimal system requires a minimum of three breeds.”

UM continues, “Unfortunately, it also requires multiple breeding pastures or artificial insemination (AI) to ensure correct matings resulting in maximum het-

erosis. A relatively large herd is required so that efficient use can be made of more than one breed of bull.”

However, UM notes there are ways for producers to reap the benefits of heterosis with a small herd and one to two bulls.

Specific crossbreeding systems “Two-breed specific crossbreeding systems use a specific pattern of consistently mating a particular breed of bull to a particular breed or breed-cross of cow,” UM explains. “The resulting offspring are not brought back into the system.”

UM continues, “An example of a two-breed specific cross would be mating Angus bulls to Hereford cows. The resulting black baldy calves are sold. This system is used frequently in western range states.”

“Two-breed specific systems are often referred to as terminal systems because the progeny is not returned to the herd. This system provides maximum individual heterosis because the sire and dam have no common breed composition,” says UM. “No maternal heterosis is provided, since cows are purebred.

Opportunity

exists for breed complementation because maternal and paternal breeds can be chosen for favorable characteristics which contribute to the cross.”

“Most importantly, these breeds will be used consistently in their role as a maternal or paternal breed in this particular crossing system,” UM explains. “The source of replacement heifers is the major obstacle for using the two-breed specific crossbreeding system.”

“A three-breed specific or terminal cross results from mating Charolais bulls to the aforementioned black baldy cows. In the three-breed cross, both individual and maternal heterosis are maximized,” says UM. “Maternal heterosis is maximized because the breeds crossed to produce the maternal line, the black baldies, have no common composition,” UM explains. “Individual heterosis is maximized because the maternal line, Angus and Hereford, has no common breed composition with the terminal sire, Charolais.”

“With this and all other specific crossbreeding systems, source of replacement heifers is a potential problem,”

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UM stresses. “A dependable supply is needed if they are to be purchased.

Management considerations are important if the producer is to provide replacement heifers from within his own herd.”

“In a backcross system, heifers from a first cross are mated to a bull from one of the breeds in their own breed makeup,” says UM. “For example, a black baldy heifer might be mated to a Hereford bull. The backcross is most often used when a particular breed is well suited to the production environment such as indigenous breeds in tropical areas” UM continues, “Backcrosses yield maximum maternal heterosis, but only 50 percent of maximum individual heterosis.

The reduction in individual heterosis is due to the common breed makeup between bull and cow in the backcross.”

Rotational systems UM notes rotational systems involve a specific cyclical pattern on mating breeds of bulls to progeny resulting from a preceding cross. The simplest example of a rotational system is the two-breed rotation or criss-cross system.

“A series of alternating backcrosses are used in the two-breed rotation. In a Hereford-Angus rotation, progeny resulting from an initial Hereford-Angus cross would be backcrossed to one of the parental breeds, say Angus,” UM explains.

“The resulting backcross progeny, three-quarters Angus and one-quarter Hereford, are mated to

Hereford bulls.”

UM continues, “Progeny resulting from this third generation are mated to Angus bulls and this cyclical pattern continues.”

“Three-breed rotations simply add a third breed of bull to the cycle of matings used in a two-breed rotation,” UM notes.

“Cows are mated to the breed of bull that makes up the smallest proportion of their own composition. A three-breed rotation increases use of individual and maternal heterosis to 86 percent of maximum.”

Rotaterminal crossbreeding UM defines rotaterminal crosses as a combination of rotational and specific crossbreeding systems.

“They add some of the best features of each system,” UM boasts. “A rotation, usually of two maternal breeds, supplies cows for a terminal mating. For example, older cows from the Hereford-Angus twobreed rotation would be mated to bulls from a terminal sire breed.”

“Although not maximized in all the calves, some individual and maternal heterosis contributes to the performance of all calves produced. Approximately 40 to 60 percent of the cows are involved in the rotational part of the system,” says UM. UM continues, “Indi-

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Lot 629 632 634

Birth 2-15-19 2-18-19 2-19-19

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BW 1.0 1.2 1.0

WW 67 60 58

Milk 27 27 26

ADG

YW 118 109 96

NR 109 98 107

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Rat 93 100 97

WDA 2.97 3.02 3.29

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Eff 125 106 95

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3.53

120

2.99

104

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118

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vidual and maternal heterosis is yielded by this part of the system at the same rate as that for a two-breed rotation. All male calves from this part of the system are sold while female calves are retained as needed for replacements.”

“Crossbred cows from the maternal rotation are mated to a terminal sire breed. Cows express partial maternal heterosis and calves express 100 percent individual heterosis,” says UM. Breed complementation is available from the terminal phase of the system. All calves from the terminal mating are sold.

“One advantage is that heifers usually are initially mated to a bull of similar size as their own sire breed as part of the rotation,” according to UM. “As cows mature and have a reduced likelihood of experiencing calving difficulty, they can be transferred to the terminal cross to be mated to a larger breed of bull.”

UM notes this system suffers the drawback of complexity and unequal usage of bulls. A minimum of four bulls must be utilized to properly operate the system, which makes it unattractive to the majority of beef producers.

Callie Hanson is the managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

6 Top Angus Prospects

Top 4% CED (+14) Top 10% BW, CEM (+13), $M (75)

Lot 630

“Optimal crossbreeding systems take advantage of individual and maternal heterosis and breed complementation.” – University of Missouri Extension

Rat

WDA

YR

365

3.57

117

BW

WW

4.4

60

SC

MBT

2.93

94

Milk

YW

1105

36

103

NR

Eff

$B

28

110

93

107

165

Lot 621

Top 10% $F (108), $B • TOP 15% REA (+.83)

1-16-19 • Sire: D-D Resolution 21

Also Offering Lot Birth

618 619 622 623

1-26-19 1-28-19 1-13-19 1-9-19

Sire

HA Cowboy Up 5405 HA Cowboy Up 5405 TM Cash 516 Byergo Titus 6340

BW WW Milk

5.3 3.4 1.3 3.1

78 68 64 73

13 17 24 29

YW

128 123 125 123

ADG Rat

2.98 3.28 3.24 3.53

98 108 110 116

Double D Ranch

WDA YR

3.09 2.83 2.79 2.80

98 90 100 94

Eff

111 99 103 103

MBT

103 101 103 103

David & Dianne Macholan • Linwood, NE • 402-641-7496

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Scrotal circumference matters for fertility Measuring scrotal circumference is part of any breeding soundness exam because size of the testes determines how many sperm are produced daily. Some breeds, however, have smaller circumference than the average across breeds, but the bulls are still very fertile.

University of Calgary Professor and Veterinarian John P. Kastelic says the main focus of the breeding soundness exam is the reproductive tract and bulls have to meet minimum standards for scrotal circumference.

Goals are key “We want bulls to meet minimums, but it also depends on our goals,” Kastelic says. “If we are just producing feeder cattle, scrotal circumference is slightly less important, and we could get by with a bull that barely meets minimum requirements.”

“If we want to keep daughters, however, scrotal circumference is more important because it’s an indication of the future fertility of those daughters,” says Kastelic.

“Bulls with bigger testes produce more sperm, and to some extent produce better quality sperm,” he explains. “There are differences between breeds,

however.”

“Limousin and Blonde d’ Aquitaine may average only 32 to 33 centimeters circumference, yet they have really good semen, versus breeds like Angus and Simmental that tend to have larger testes,” he explains. “A bull with only 32 centimeter circumference will generally have poor semen quality.

Thus, it is also important to consider the breed.”

If a bull’s scrotal circumference is outside the average for his age and breed, there may be a problem.

“For instance, a yearling bull with huge testes, such as 42 to 44 centimeters, may be likely to have subsequent testicular degeneration. We worry about those bulls because they may have some inherent defect,” Kastelic says.

“We should be wary of a bull whose scrotal circumference is way off the charts early in life and those with an extremely large frame score,” he says. “Often, these really tall animals have delayed puberty.”

He continues, “When a male goes through puberty, there’s an increase in testosterone and increased length of long bones with a growth spurt.

Then

when puberty is reached, growth slows. The growth plates at the end of the long bones fuse at puberty, with no more lengthening of those bones and therefore, no more height.”

“Bulls that grow tall, with extreme frame, may have reasonable mature scrotal circumference, but they often have reduced yearling circumference because of delayed puberty,” Kastelic explains. “Any young bull with an extreme frame score or one with massive yearling scrotal circumference makes me worry about possible fertility issues.”

Other factors The shape of the scrotum is also important.

According to Kastelic the normal, healthy, fertile bull has a pear-shaped scrotum with an obvious neck above the testes.

“We don’t want a bull with a really short scrotum and the testes tucked up against the belly,” he says. “This can be hard to judge in cold weather, but if it’s a warm day, the testes drop down farther and we should see an obvious scrotal neck.”

“At the other extreme, some bos indicus bulls have a very long scrotal neck,” he notes. “In gen-

eral, we don’t want to see the bottom of the scrotum below the point of the hock or the testes may be easily injured in rough terrain. We want to avoid extremes.”

“Sometimes, we see a bull with a minor rotation of one testis,” he notes.

“One side of the scrotum may be a little turned.

Generally, this is no cause for concern.”

“In other instances, a bull may have testes mismatched in size or shape.

If there is substantial difference, this may mean the big one is swollen or the other one is degenerating,” says Kastelic.

“We palpate the testes.

Normal testes feel firm, but slightly soft. They should not be rock hard, but also not too soft and compressible,” he says.

“The tail of the epididymis is at the bottom and toward the midline of each testis and can also be palpated and checked.”

“Occasionally, a bull will be missing the tail of the epididymis on one side and can only ejaculate sperm from the other side,” Kastelic says.

“Overfat bulls may have a straight-sided scrotum with no narrowing at the top, indicating too much fat in the neck of

the scrotum,” according to Kastelic. “These bulls generally have poor fertility due to the insulating effects of the fat, inhibiting heat loss and proper cooling.”

Kastelic explains their testes are always too warm for optimum sperm production and viability.

Fat in the neck of the scrotum also hinders the ability of a bull to raise and lower his testes properly for optimum temperature control.

Kastelic advises against using bulls with a V-shaped scrotum that tapers down to a pointed tip.

“The pointed, wedgeshaped scrotum tends to hold testes closer to the body wall. Bulls with this scrotal shape usually have undersized testes and produce fewer sperm,” he explains.

“Fat deposits in the scrotum can usually be detected when measuring scrotal circumference,” he says.

Measuring correctly “Before applying the measuring tape, the testes should be pressed firmly into the lowest part of the scrotum so they are side by side, and all scrotal wrinkles that might interfere with accurate mea-

surement eliminated,” he says “Thumb and forefingers of one hand should be placed above the testes with the hand extending down from the side of the scrotum, around the back and finger tips wrapping around and pointing backward,” he explains.

“Avoid sticking the thumb between the testes or excessively forcing testes to the bottom of the scrotum, as that would falsely increase the measurement.”

The looped tape should be slipped up over the scrotum and pulled tight around the largest portion, with only moderate tension.

“In a bull with normal testes, the testes will not be compressed much at all by the tape,” says Kastelic. “By contrast, a bull with a thick, fat scrotum or soft testes may compress rather easily.”

Measurements are usually recorded to the nearest half centimeter, with at least two measurements taken until a consistent reading is obtained.

Heather Smith-Thomas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

2 Outstanding Angus Performers

Maternal half brothers out of a tremendous TenX daughter RVF Colonel E1229 L O T 2 0 7 2-13-19

Sire: Baldridge Colonel C251

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YR

NR

205

365

3.15

106

3.45

113

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835

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SC 37

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WW

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Eff

MBT

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28

141

95

107

82

186

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YR

NR

205

3.53

119

3.58

119

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365

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144

99

113

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Evaluating bulls’ BCS prior to breeding season is critical Although breeding season for many operations is still a few months away, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Karla Wilke says producers need to start evaluating the body condition of their bulls and preparing them for the breeding season.

“Body condition score (BCS) is just as important in bulls as it is in cows,” says Wilke. “Many times when producers are disappointed with the results of their preg check, they assume the cows were thin and/or not cycling well at breeding time.”

Wilke continues, “While this may be a part of the issue, seldom the condition of the bulls prior to breeding time is evaluated to see

if BCS of the bulls could be a potential issue.”

BCS of bulls Wilke notes research has shown bulls with a BCS of five or six have better semen quality than those with a four and below or a seven and above.

“Much like evaluating a cow’s BCS, producers need to evaluate the cover over the front ribs, in the brisket and over the tailhead,” explains Wilke. “It is also important not to let gut fill or hair cover impact their evaluation.”

According to a UNL publication titled Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows, “In a moderate BCS of five the 12th and 13th ribs are not visible to the eye unless the animal has been shrunk. The transverse spinous processes can only

be felt with firm pressure and may feel rounded but are not noticeable to the eye. Spaces between the process are not visible and are only distinguishable with firm pressure.

Areas on each side of the tailhead are starting to fill.”

The report notes in a moderate BCS of six, the ribs are fully covered and are not noticeable to the eye, the hindquarters are plump and full and there is noticeable “springiness” over the foreribs and on each side of the tailhead. It states firm pressure is required to feel the transverse processes and the brisket contains some fat.

Preparing bulls for breeding “It is not uncommon for a bull to lose 100 to 200 pounds during the breeding season which can translate to one or

two scores lost,” states Wilke.

“Therefore, it is critical to have bulls with a BCS of 5.5 to 6.5 before the breeding season.”

Wilke recommends evaluating bulls at least 90 days before the breeding season.

“This will allow producers time to add the necessary weight to bulls before the busy season,” she says.

“Typically, prior to breeding season, bulls are fed hay throughout the winter,” Wilke adds. “If a 1,300 pound yearling bull was fed 35 pounds grass hay with 56 percent total digestible nutrient (TDN) and 10 percent crude protein, he would likely maintain his weight but not gain any.”

Wilke goes on to explain if a producer wanted this bull to gain weight, 100 pounds for

example, they would need to feed 35 pounds of grass hay with an additional protein source. Wilke recommends one pound of distillers’ based cube.

“It is important to evaluate bulls 90 days prior to the breeding season,” she states.

“If they wait until 60 days before the breeding season, and they need a bull to gain 100 pounds, they will have to decrease hay to 31 pounds and increase their protein supplement to 3.5 pounds. Of course, this is more costly.”

Wilke also notes mature bulls often weigh more, between 1,500 and 2,000 pounds, so feed intake would need to be increased accordingly.

Other considerations “A few additional ways

to maintain wellness and put weight on bulls is to use windbreaks and bedding to reduce body weight loss and prevent frostbite on testicles,” says Wilke.

“On top of evaluating bulls beforehand, producers also need to continue monitoring their bulls condition throughout the breeding season as well,” says Wilke.

She continues, “Lastly, I want to remind producers Extension personnel are always available to help with ration development when producers are trying to maintain or increase the BCS of their bulls.”

Hannah Bugas is the assistant editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Selection for carcass merit begins in the bull buying pen “Consumers want beef that is tender, juicy, flavorful and lean,” states Professor Emeritus and Texas A&M Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Stephen Hammack in an A&M Extension publication.

“The primary indicators of these factors are U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Quality Grade and USDA Yield Grade.”

Quality grade predicts eating satisfaction while yield grade predicts percent leanness, or cutability, according to Hammack.

The publication, produced

by AgriLife Communications, The Texas A&M System, and titled Texas Adapted Genetic Strategies for Beef Cattle IX: Selection for Carcass Merit, discusses selection of cattle based on carcass merit. The publication points out one of the first places a producer can start improving their carcass merit is in the bull sale pen when selecting for sires.

Factors affecting carcass traits First and foremost, Hammack points out there are many factors affecting carcass

merit.

“According to the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, important factors affecting tenderness include genetics, age, time on feed, feed rations, growth implant programs, animal temperament, pre-slaughter techniques, slaughter procedures, electrical simulation, chilling conditions, calcium chloride injection, blade tenderization and carcass aging time and conditions,” explains Hammack.

On top of these, carcass merit may also be improved through selection of carcass traits.

In order to make significant genetic improvements through selection on a carcass trait within a particular breed, Hammack states producers need to select outstanding sires, which is usually accomplished through AI. “For the majority of commercial producers who do not use AI, the fastest genetic change can be made by using superior sires from a breed noted for high expression of the specific trait they are looking at,” says Hammack.

“The greatest benefit usually results from a combination of moderate levels, not extremes, of traits economically important to the producer,” he continues.

Relationships between carcass traits In order to better understand how to change carcass merit through genetic selection, Hammack says producers need to have knowledge of genetic influences on carcass traits and how they are related.

“Research has shown marbling, ribeye area, fat thickness over the ribeye, cutability and tenderness are all moderately to highly heritable,” states Hammack.

“Therefore, improvement should be possible if breeding stock are selected for those traits.”

He notes selecting for a specific carcass trait may affect others.

“Based on documented genetic relationships, selection for reduced fat should have little effect on ribeye area but markedly improve yield grade, although tenderness may be slightly reduced,”

states Hammack.

“There are conflicting estimates of the genetic relationship between external fat thickness and marbling.

Research indicates marbling declines somewhat as external fat is reduced by genetic selection,” he adds. “However, some breed associations have found little genetic relationship between fat thickness and marbling, based on field data collected for developing carcass EPDs.” He continues, “Research also shows if genetic selection is used to increase marbling, it should cause a slight reduction in ribeye area, moderate improvement in tenderness and slightly reduced cutability. However, breed association field data shows little genetic relationship between marbling and cutability.”

Hammack also notes selecting for specific carcass traits may affect other important production traits as well.

He explains research shows genetic selection for increased marbling will likely reduce weaning weight and yearling weight, while selec-

tion for higher cutability will likely increase weaning weight, yearling weight and mature cow weight.

He also explains there appears to be little genetic relationship between reproductive factors and marbling, other than the fact that genetic types with more marbling may also reach sexual maturity somewhat earlier.

“Selection for higher cutability may have negative effects on calving rate and calving ease,” he says. “Selection for extreme muscling appears to affect reproduction adversely in both males and females.”

Overcoming affects of genetic correlation Hammack states it may be possible to overcome the effects of undesirable genetic correlations by concurrently selecting for all of the traits a producer is concerned with.

However, he also notes selecting for more traits slows the rate of genetic change and concurrent selection for genetically antagonistic traits slows the rate of change even more.

Hammack points out most

breed associations have an EPD for carcass weight, some have carcass-derived EPDs for marbling, ribeye area, fat thickness, yield grade and percent retail product and others have EPD for ultrasound measures of ribeye area, fat thickness, retail product and intramuscular fat.

“Several also have $Value Indexes, which combine carcass and ultrasound measures with economic factors,” he says. “A few also have an EPD for tenderness.”

Since carcass weights are closely related to yearling weight, ribeye area and fat thickness are included in yield grade and percent retail product and tenderness is important in consumer satisfaction, Hammack says the most useful EPDs in selecting for carcass merit are marbling or ultrasound intramuscular fat, yield grade or percent retail product and $Value carcass indexes.

Hannah Bugas is the assistant editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Offering #2 WDA Sire Group by BUBS Southern Charm AA31 5 Bulls Avg. Ratios: YW EPD 111 • NR 111 • YR 109 • Eff 108 • MBT 108

BUBS Southern Charm AA31 Sire of Lots 542, 546 & 543 (#5 WDA) Lot 542 543 545 546 547

Birth 3-12-19 3-17-19 3-21-19 3-25-19 4-4-19

BW 2.2 3.0 2.5 2.9 1.1

WW 54 66 65 61 76

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DL Dually Sire of Lot 547 (#2 WDA)

Milk 28 29 29 29 20

YW 96 115 110 104 131

NR 109 114 108 110 113

205 801 831 793 805 826

365 1204 1296 1304 1242 1331

ADG 2.82 3.11 3.45 3.11 3.28

Rat 92 102 113 102 108

Connealy Spur Sire of Lot 545 WDA 3.26 3.58 3.54 3.44 3.69

YR 103 111 111 106 114

Wendy, Kyla and Kane Olson St. Ignatius, Montana • 406-745-2782 • 406-261-3782 (cell)

Eff 95 118 107 103 119

SC 38 41 36 39 38

$B 144 138 151 125 97

MBT 100 111 110 105 114

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MBT TAG: 1161 Tattoo: 1207F

MBT TAG: 1179 Tattoo: 1977F

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AICA off ers additional marketing opportunities for producers Charolais cattle originated in the old French provinces of Charolles and Nievre and these white cattle were generally confined to the area in which they originated until the French Revolution.

In 1773, Claude Mathieu, a farmer and cattle producer from Charolles moved to Nievre with his herd of white cattle, where the breed flourished.

One of the early influential herds in the region was established by Count Charles de Bouille in 1840.

His selective breeding led him to set up a herd book in 1864. In 1882, breeders in Charolles established a herd book.

In 1919, the two societies merged and established their headquarters at Nevers, the capital of Nievre.

After World War II, the Charolais breed made its appearance in other parts of the world. In fact, in 1950 four bulls and six females

were exported to Brazil and one bull and three females were exported in 1955 to South Africa followed by three bulls and 15 females in 1956.

AICA According to the American International Charolais Association’s (AICA) website, the first Charolais came into the U.S. from Mexico in 1934.

“From there the breed grew rapidly. Wherever they were shown, they commanded instant attention,” states the website.

“Producers admired both Charolais bulls and females for their muscling, correctness and size.

They were also impressed with their calves. An everexpanding demand for purebred seedstock kept an active market for both bulls and females,” continues the website.

AICA’s website notes the breeders established the American Charbray Breed-

ers Association and the American Charolais Breeders Association, both of which limited pedigrees to a blend of Charolais and Brahman breeding.

“Producers who were utilizing other beef breed cattle to produce Charolais by compounding Charolais blood through successive generations formed the International Charolais Association,” reads the website.

It further notes the American and International Associations merged into today’s American International Charolais Association.

The website then reads, “In 1964, the Pan-American Charolais Association, whose registrations were based on performance rather than genetic content merged into AICA. Three years later, the American Charbray Breeders Association merged with AICA, bringing all Charolais-based

breeds in the U.S. under the fold of a single breed registry.”

AICA explains the Charolais breed is good for growth and uniformity.

They also note they have superior natural liveweight gain for age, tremendous muscling and conformity.

They are also easy to manage in terms of temperament and easy calving.

Membership AICA explains for a regular active membership, Charolais producers can pay an initial fee of $125.

Annual dues are $100 and billed every November of the following calendar year.

As an active member, producers will also receive the Charolais Journal monthly.

“The American International Junior Charolais Association (AIJCA) has separate membership and activities,” reads the website. “The AIJCA is a very active entity and spon-

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sors a Junior National Show and Leadership Conference every year. Juniors members are allowed to register cattle at member fee but do not have a vote regarding AICA business.”

The website notes initial AIJCA membership fees are $30 and annual dues are $24.

CharAdvantage On top of the traditional services offered by a breed association, including tracking pedigrees and providing expected progeny differences (EPD), the AICA also recently added their new feeder calf marketing opportunity, CharAdvantage.

“CharAdvantage is an age, source and genetic certification program designed to add more value to Charolais-influenced feeder cattle,” reads AICA’s website.

The website also notes by enrolling in the program, producers will receive source, age and genetic verification in the calf crop they are currently marketing.

“By documenting this information, participants can add value for buyers seeking feeder cattle with a known background that can qualify for added marketing opportunities and programs,” states the website.

There are two different tag options to enroll in the program, according to

the website. These include electronic identification (EID) tags as well as EID and visual tags. Once cattle are enrolled, producers will receive a certificate, which highlights several aspects of age, source and genetic components of the feeder cattle being offered.

In addition to age, source and genetic verification, there are a few other elements included on the certificate, according to AICA. These include seedstock origin of the sires and dams, composite terminal sire index (TSI) score averages, TSI scores of AICA sires and dams of the feeder cattle, marbling indicators, marketing venues for feeder cattle, beef quality assurance certifications and additional health and management protocols for enrolled cattle.

According to AICA, producers can also choose to enroll their cattle in a handful of other programs. These programs include Non-Hormone Treated Cattle, Verified Natural Beef and GAP 5-Step Animal Welfare.

For more information on the AICA, visit charolaisusa. com.

Hannah Bugas is the assistant editor for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup.

Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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