2021 Midland Edition

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2021 Midland Bull Test Edition • Wyoming Livestock Roundup

2021

BULL TEST April 1-2, 2021 Columbus, Montana

April 1

South Devon Simmental Red Angus Charolais Gelbvieh Hereford Salers

April 2 Angus

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Proven genetic performance and efficiency emphasized by Midland Bull Test Columbus, Mont. – The Midland Bull Test draws approximately 1,100 purebred bulls from over 200 consignors across 32 states with the goal to measure the genetic performance potential of individual bulls and sire groups.

The Midland Bull Test was started in 1962 by Leo McDonnell Sr., and featured a small group of bulls from purebred breeders.

Here, the concept of weighing and measuring cattle, and publishing the resulting data on birthweights, weaning weights, gainability, maternal production and yearling weights was born.

The McDonnell and Williams families note, “Our emphasis continues to be on balanced performance – from sensible birthweights, to early maturity, to functional traits, to economical weights, to compatible carcass merits, to a phenotype which

enhances these economical traits.”

“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,” both families add.

They continue, “Midland Bull Test consignors reap the benefits of total performance bull development. Our facilities and program are designed and built to emphasize the development of calves into sound, functional bulls ready to go to work.”

The Midland program Bulls are measured for balanced performance traits throughout the Midland Bull Test. Performance traits include average daily gain (ADG) and weight per day of age (WDA), as well as a 365-day weight.

“Midland is the only

major performance program to feed a low-energy ration,” share the McDonnell and Williams families.

“These bulls are developed on a high-roughage ration to remain compatible with our rangeland pastures. We care if the bulls are going to hold up, regardless of where they go.”

Additionally, Midland focuses on efficiency.

Each animal is individually tested for residual feed intake (RFI) and multiple parties monitor data.

“Fertility is the cornerstone of any program and it is stressed at Midland through scrotal circumference measurements and semen evaluation,” the families explain. “Our average nursing ratio at Midland is 106 – proof of top weaning bull calves from their respective herds.”

Finally, each bull is ultra sounded to evaluate ribeye area, backfat thick-

ness and marbling to measure carcass traits.

“This year’s economic impact of uncertain tomorrows is evidence of the impact of Midland’s mission, which strives to provide more than just data for our customers,” states Steve Williams.

Efficiency testing The Midland Bull Test is home to the largest feed efficiency testing program in North America.

“The Midland Bull Test Efficiency Test is a 49-day test done within the 120-day testing period for bulls,” they explain. “All bulls on test at Midland are efficiency tested.”

The test focuses on RFI and feed efficiency EPDs to capture test bulls’ genetic ability to gain more weight while consuming less feed. This is especially important for those producers looking to add genetics to their herd

with the capacity to gain quickly and economically.

RFI, as explained by the Midland Bull Test, is the direct correlation between intake and gain, taking into consideration the size of cattle to create a level playing field between bulls on test.

Additionally, the Midland Bull Test creates the MBT Index to objectively sort bulls based on ADG, nursing ratio, yearling ratio and the efficiency ratio, optimizing the balance between performance and efficiency.

“Midland Bull Test offers commercial cattlemen and seedstock producers a unique opportunity to select top-end bulls based off objective, economical data,” Williams and McDonnell add. “Midland has the success of the commercial cattleman at the forefront when developing the sifting criteria utilized to make the Final Sort of the Bulls Sale.”

The sale This year, Midland Bull Test has over 650 top-end bulls featured in the Final Sort Sale held in Columbus, Mont. April 1-2. Only the top 70 to 80 percent of the bulls on test will be sold.

“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,” note the McDonnell and Williams families. “One of the nicest compliments we receive each year from the buyers at Midland is, ‘Buyers can purchase high-quality bulls all the way through the sale.’”

Salers, Simmental, Gelbvieh, Charolais, South Devon, Hereford and Red Angus bulls will be sold on April 1. Angus bulls will sell April 2.

Sale day Performance awards will be presented prior to the sale on April 1-2, starting at 11 a.m. each day.

The sale order is determined by the Midland Bull Test Index, and sale order will be posted prior

to the event.

A sale catalog is available at midlandbulltest. com. On sale day, more information is available online or by calling 406322-5597, 406-322-9911 or 406-322-9044.

Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder with the auctioneer settling any differences. Cattle will sell according to health regulations of the state of Montana, and interstate health certificates will be provided for transport.

Registration papers for all registered bulls in the sale 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 Final Sort Sale catalog.

The auction will be broadcast live online through CCi Live at cci. live. Buyers unable to attend the sale may bid online or use telephone bid lines at 406-322-9911. All buyers must register prior to the sale, and new buyers must provide bank references.

Joe Goggins, Greg Goggins and Roger Jacobs will serve as auctioneers for the sale. Additionally, breed field representatives and livestock publication representatives will be available.

“Producers can shop with confidence at Midland because bulls that make the Final Sort Sale have cleared complex and indepth parameters including more than just data to be a part of the sale,” comments Williams. “We are pleased to offer a very strong set of bulls available for viewing and assessment.”

For more information, visit midlandbulltest.com.

Averi Hales, editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, compiled this information from the Midland Bull Test reports and catalog, as well as from their website. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Index to results Angus – Page 4 Charolais – Page 6 Gelbvieh – Page 6 Hereford – Page 7

Red Angus – Page 8 Salers – Page 9 South Devon – Page 10 Simmental – Page 12

Pages 14-24 of this edition feature a variety of information on bull and cattle management topics related to cattle breeding, feeding and more. Enjoy!

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Midland brings top genetics to 2021 Final Sort Sale Dear friends, With the world turned upside down in 2020, we learned many valuable lessons. Our appreciation for simpler times and oldfashioned ways grew. This longing for what once was, has built great anticipation for the Final Sort Sale at Midland Bull Test 2021.

The Williams and McDonell families cordially invite you to, finally, join us in person for our usual festivities – we are so excited to see you for banquets with social hour and celebratory live music.

We share much of the same in the lives we choose

to love. We value the practical, the progressive and the strong foundation. We are cattlemen.

We know genetic potential does not guarantee production. We know we can learn and prove more at Midland Bull Test.

This is where ranchers come to ensure they have the best of the best. At Midland, we have top-end genetics from progressive minded consignors, and we also have efficiency backed by unmatched performance data.

This knowledge makes choosing a bull for operations simple. We do the

arduous and disheartening work to cut good bulls through testing, for both natural and sometimes unfortunate flaws, because part of being the best means cutting those good bulls which fell deficient in the details to only offer the great bulls.

The Final Sort Sale is based on thorough criterion. It represents the numerous sorts these bulls triumph to be offered on sale day.

The critical and prudent cattlemen can rest assured they are getting what they need for today’s market.

Steve Williams

Midland Bull Test schedule

4 Top Angus Prospects 4 Bulls Avg Ratios: NR 106 • ADG 110 • MBT 104 • YW Epd +122 DAR Capitalize 0242

6 p.m.

Social and steak fry with entertainment by Brenn Hill

April 1

11 a.m.

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

6 p.m.

Social and steak fry with entertainment by Roy Oliver and the Western Diamondbacks

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.91

115

3.27

100

1197

34.5

105

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

1.4

66

24

113

104

99

146

Dam Prod 3 NR 103 1 YR 106 • Mat Grandam 7 NR 105 3 YR 102 Marb +.69 RE +.52 CW +53 $W +67 $F +89 $C +260

Lot 507 2-29-20

Sire: DAR Capitalist P211

The 2021 Annual Midland Bull Test and Final Sort Sale is packed with events leading up to and following the sale.

March 31

ADG

3 ADDITIONAL PROSPECTS LOT 500 504 505

Birth 2-14-20 3-2-20 2-29-20

Sire DAR Horsepower 5903 Deer Valley Coal Train 41157 HARB Horsepower 561 JH

BW 1.5 2.3 2.5

WW Milk YW ADG Rat WDA YR MBT 71 30 132 3.66 114 3.02 101 103 70 22 119 3.61 106 3.20 99 102 71 24 125 3.61 106 3.25 100 105

April 2 11 a.m.

Angus Bull Sale

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

3 Tremendous Young Prospects from Hunt Creek #3 Bull WDA for Group 2

3 Bulls Avg. Ratios: NR 109 • ADG 114 • WDA 113 • MBT 109 HCA Resource H97 2-19-20

by SAV Resource 1441 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.99

117

3.78

116

1382

38

110

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.6

74

21

132

104

104

135

Mat Grandam Prod 13 NR 99 • 10 YR 98 RE +1.22 (1%) • CW +61 (10%) $F +94 (20%)

Lot 466 HCA Legendary H99 2-22-20

by Connealy Legendary 644L ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.61

112

3.36

111

1265

37

107

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

-0.7

81

25

133

111

94

168

Mat Grandam Prod 11 NR 106 • 9 YR 103 CED +12 • CEM +15 • Marb +1.02 • RE +.91 $W +91 (1%) • $F +94 • $C +295 (3%)

Also Selling:

Lot 465

Lot 467

HCA Legendary H94

Birth Sire BW WW Milk YW NR ADG Rat WDA YR Eff MBT 2-16-20 Connealy Legendary 644L -0.4 72 20 124 113 3.66 114 3.43 113 99 110 Out of a Connealy Countdown daughter.

Mat Grandam 6 NR 110 • 6 YR 106 • CED +10 • Marb +.87 • RE +.59 • $F +83 • $C +244

“Rancher Raised for Ranchers”

Hunt Creek Angus Bridger, MT

Lowell Peterson • 406-425-2006

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Angus bulls boast impressive performance at Midland Bull Test The Midland Bull Test welcomed two competitive groups of Angus bulls to Columbus, Mont. for the annual performance and efficiency test and sale. The final report showed a breed average for Angus Group 1 for average daily gain (ADG) of 3.62 and 3.30 weight per day of age (WDA). For Angus Group 2, the ADG average was 3.60 and the WDA average was 3.17.

Group 1 ADG Lot 207, consigned by Stewart Select Angus of Greensburg, Ind. and sired by Deer Valley Wall Street, had the highest ADG of all bulls in Angus Group 1 with an ADG of 5.08. The bull also has EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +84, M +35, YW +161, RFI -2.6, Eff 110, MBT 122 and WDA 3.93.

Lot 163 and lot 136 tied for the second and third ADG rankings in Angus Group 1.

Consigned by Fastert Angus of Rock Rapids, Iowa,

lot 163 had an ADG of 4.96.

The Poss Maverick sired bull also has EPDs of BW +5.4, WW +90, M +25, YW +156, RFI -2.6, Eff 110, MBT 115 and WDA 3.69.

Lot 136, sired by Bar R Jet Black 5063, also had an ADG of 4.96. Blohm Farms of Reinbeck, Iowa consigned the bull with additional EPDs of BW +4.1, WW +92, M +35, YW+167, RFI +0.99, Eff 110, MBT 118 and WDA 3.67.

The number four ADG bull, lot 255, was out of Deppe Angus in Waverly, Iowa, had an ADG of 4.83. The Panther CR Incredible 6704 sired bull also has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +90, M +22, YW +75, RFI +0.51, Eff 107, MBT 114 and WDA 3.73.

Sired by Connealy Confidence Plus, lot 271 from Dixie Valley Angus in Montague, Calif. ranked fifth in Angus Group 1 with an ADG of 4.79.

The bull also has EPDs of BW +1.9, WW +80, M +27,

YW +150, RFI +2.87, Eff 95, MBT 109 and WDA 3.59.

Lot 173, consigned by Fisher Angus of Okeene, Okla., rounded out the topranked bulls in Angus Group 1 with an ADG of 4.71. Sired

by Jindra Acclaim, the bull boasted EPDs of BW +2.2, WW +89, M +34, YW +174, RFI +0.57, Eff 112, MBT 117 and WDA 4.10.

Group 2 ADG Angus Group 2 ADG was led by lot 439, a son of WMR Infinity 141, with an ADG of 5.33. The bull, consigned by VGA Livestock of Manhattan, Mont. has EPDs of BW +0.7, WW +75, M + 21, YW +124, RFI +0.99, Eff 98, MBT 106 and WDA 2.93.

There was a tie for second and third ranking in Angus Group 2 between lots 423 and 429.

Lot 423, from Black Pine Farm in Heron, Mont., boasted an ADG of 4.84. Sired by AJC Countdown 620, the bull has EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +65,

POWER • GROWTH • CALVING EASE • EFFICIENCY A Tremendous Set of Bulls from KB Angus

Lots 124, 125 and 126 (by KB-Full Measure C40) #1 Sire Group WDA - Eff Ratio #4 Sire Group for ADG Group 1 KB-Full Measure of 164 H11 1-10-20

KB-Full Measure of E41 H25 1-23-20

Lot 124 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

115

3.58

111

1331

42.5

110

4.03

113

3.61

110

1356

35

109

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

-0.1

77

37

144

106

109

170

0.4

75

33

140

101

113

190

* Full brother to the top gaining low birthweight bull in 2020 in Group 1.

CED +11 CEM +12 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.08

119

3.75

115

1379

41.5

112

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

0.5

78

29 135 101 114 * 16 traits in the top 15% of the breed.

8 of them in the top 5% CED +11 CEM +13 $W +86 $F +110 $C +264

Lot 126 KB-Quantum of F20 G67

Mont., with an ADG of 4.24.

Sired by Curtin 1682 Payweight 7032, the bull has EPDs of BW +0.7, WW +84, M +34, YW +155, RFI -0.15, Eff 105, MBT 116 and WDA 3.82.

Group 1 WDA Lot 173, with a WDA of 4.10, was the WDA leader for Continued on next page

Leaders Group 1 ADG 1 – Lot 207 – 5.08 2/3 – Lot 163 – 4.96 2/3 – Lot 136 – 4.96 4 – Lot 255 – 4.83 5 – Lot 271 – 4.79 6 – Lot 173 – 4.71

Group 1 Efficiency 1 – Lot 55 – 123 2 – Lot 160 – 119 3 – Lot 22 – 118 Group 2 Efficiency 1 – Lot 571 – 119 2 – Lot 378 – 118 2 – Lot 390 – 118 2 – Lot 550 – 118

Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 439 – 5.33 2/3 – Lot 423 – 4.84 2/3 – Lot 429 – 4.84 4 – Lot 422 – 4.73 5 – Lot 334 –4.67

Champion Sire Group – Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Stewart Select Angus – Sons of Deer Valley Wall Street – Lots 205, 206, 207 and 208 2 – Granger Angus – Sons of Granger Black Eagle 822 – Lots 400, 401, 402, 403 and 405 3– KB Angus – Sons of KB Full Measure C40 – Lots 124, 125 and 126

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 173 – 4.10 2 – Lot 160 – 4.07 3 – Lot 250 – 3.96 4 – Lot 207 – 3.93 5 – Lot 65 – 3.90 Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 334 – 3.90 2 – Lot 542 – 3.80 3/4 – Lot 402 – 3.78 3/4 – Lot 466 – 3.78

World Champion Pen of Three Byergo Beef Genetics, Dearborn, Mo. with lots 159, 160 and 557

– 2 Top R Value Prospects –

3.95

KB-Full Measure of B14 G75 12-29-19

In fourth place was lot 422, also consigned by Black Pine Farm, with an ADG of 4.73. A son of Bar R Jet Black 5063, the bull has EPDs of BW +0.5, WW +68, M +24, YW +121, RFI 1.83, Eff 93, MBT 108 and WDA 2.98.

Rounding out the top five was lot 334, out of Windy Ridge Angus in Geraldine,

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Lot 125

* 22 traits in the top 25% of the breed.

CED +12 CEM +15 $C 280

M +29, YW +111, RFI -0.71, Eff 106, MBT 111 and WDA 3.31.

Lot 429 out of Granger Great Falls 630 also has an ADG of 4.84. Consigned by Willekes Angus in Choteau, Mont., the bull has EPDs of BW I+1.8, WW I+49, M I+27, YW I+92, RFI +0.31, Eff 103, MBT 111 and WDA 3.28.

RVF 5050 Weigh Up 5820 L O T 2 9 6

160

2-2-20

KB-Quantum of A39 H08

Sire: Plattemere Weigh Up K360

ADG RAT WDA

YR

NR

205

365

4.08

119

3.36

101

ET

689

1210

SC 38

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

$W

$B

-1.2

67

29

124

101

109

79

157

10 Traits in the Top 15% of the breed, CED +13 • CEM +14 (Top 5%)

RVF 013 Discovery 6020

Lot 118 12-15-19

Lot 119

Sire GAR Quantum

1-5-20

Sire GAR Quantum

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.24

123

3.54

115

1380

39

112

4.37

123

3.73

111

1369

38

110

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

-0.1

76

36

138

105

104

169

1.4

71

28

130

101

104

169

* 14 traits in the top 10% of the breed.

CED +13 CEM +11 $C 286

Lot 117 121 122 * 123

* 16 traits in the top 20% • 11 in the top 10%.

CED +10 CEM +13 $C 284

KB Angus produced the top selling bull in 2019 and the top gaining low birthweight bull in 2020. ~ Additional Prospects ~ Birth Sire BW WW Milk YW ADG Rat WDA YR Eff 12-16-19 Bar R Jet Black 5063 -1.3 83 32 148 3.11 90 3.24 102 2-8-20 KCF Bennett Summation 3.3 93 34 168 3.40 96 3.69 110 94 2-22-20 Connealy Confidence Plus 3.0 88 23 163 3.15 89 3.55 106 94 12-17-19 Plattemere Weigh Up K360 0.6 75 20 136 3.61 105 3.50 109 99 * Lot 123 is a full brother to KB-Full Measure C40, sire of our top sire groups!

KB ANGUS

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

L O T 2 9 8 2-1-20

MBT 101 103 99 103

Sire: VAR Discovery 2240

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

NR

205

365

SC

3.70

104

3.10

93

ET

752

1141

37.5

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

$W

$B

1.4

65

25

117

90

100

65

134

Dam Prod 3 NR 112 • 3 YR 108 • Mat Grandam Prod 10 NR 104 • 9 YR 103

R Value Farms

Mark Benaske • 517-204-4747 mark@rvaluefarms.com Rosebush, MI

2021 Midland Bull Test Edition • Wyoming Livestock Roundup signed by Tom Hamilton of Nampa, Idaho. The bull, sired

by BUBS Southern Charm AA31, has EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +73, M +25, YW +126, RFI -2.62, MBT 108, ADG 3.57 and WDA 3.5.

In second, lot 160 from Byergo Beef Genetics, LLC in Dearborn, Mo., has an efficiency ratio of 119. The Bar R Jet Black 5063 sired bull has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +88, M +32, YW +169, RFI -2.14, MBT 122, ADG 4.54 and WDA 4.07.

Rounding out the topscored bulls for efficiency, lot 22 consigned by Winding River Angus in Billings, Mont., has an efficiency ratio of 118. Sired by HA Value Added, the bull has EPDs of BW +0.2, WW +63, M +27, YW +117, RFI -2.25, ADG 4.37 and WDA 3.53.

Group 2 Efficiency Lot 571, consigned by J.J. Scheckel in Bellevue, Iowa, leads Group 2 Angus with an efficiency ratio of 119. The SAV Atmosphere 6600 sired bull has EPDs of BW +6.2, WW +63, M +17, YW +123, RFI -2.89, MBT 113, ADG 4.12 and WDA 3.46.

Following lot 571, there was a three-way tie for the second place ranking. Lot 378, lot 380 and lot 550 all have an efficiency score of 118.

First, lot 378 was consigned by Worihaye Cattle Co., LLC in Darby, Mont.

Sired by Bar R Jet Black

Continued from previous page Angus Group 1. Sired by Jindra Acclaim and consigned

by Fisher Angus of Okeene, Okla., the bull has EPDs of BW +2.2, WW +89, M +34, YW +174, RFI +0.57, Eff 112, MBT 117 and ADG 4.71.

In second, lot 160, sired

by Bar R Jet Black 5063, had a WDA of 4.07. Coming from Byergo Beef Genetics, LLC in Dearborn, Mo., the bull has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +88, M +32, YW +169, RFI -2.14, Eff 119, MBT 122 and ADG 4.54.

Deppe Angus of Waverly, Iowa consigned the third ranked WDA bull, lot 250.

The bull was sired by VAR Discovery 2240 and had a WDA of 3.96, as well as EPDs of BW +1.8, WW +80, M +32, YW +149, RFI -0.37, Eff 107, MBT 114 and ADG 4.16.

In fourth was lot 207, consigned by Stewart Select Angus of Greensburg, Ind., with a WDA of 3.93. The Deer Valley Wall Street sired bull has EPDs of BW +1.1, WW +84, M +35, YW +161, RFI -0.26, Eff 110, MBT 122 and ADG 5.08.

Rounding out the top five WDA bulls for Angus Group 1 was lot 65, consigned by Fastert Angus of Rock Rapids, Iowa. The bull, sired by Connealy Confidence Plus, has EPDs of BW +3.7, WW +74, M +31, YW +139, RFI -1.81, Eff 111, MBT 109 and

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ADG 3.99.

Group 2 WDA Windy Ridge Angus of Geraldine, Mont. consigned the leading bull for WDA in Angus Group 2. Sired by Curtin 1682 Payweight 7032, he has EPDs of BW +0.7, WW +84, M +34, YW +155, RFI -0.15, Eff 105, MBT 116 and ADG 4.24.

The second ranked bull with a WDA of 3.81, lot 542, was sired by Sitz Accomplishment 720F. Coming from Olson Cattle Company in St. Ignatius, Mont., the bull has EPDs of BW I+0.5, WW I+64, M I+24, YW I+112, RFI +3.37, Eff 88, MBT 108 and ADG 3.87.

There was a tie for third and fourth place between lot 402 from Granger Angus in Great Falls, Mont. and lot 466 from Hunt Creek Ranch in Bridger, Mont. Both bulls had a WDA of 3.78.

Lot 402, sired by Granger Black Eagle 822, has EPDs of BW +3.9, WW +73, M +19, YW +129, RFI -0.26, Eff 104, MBT 112 and ADG 3.91.

Lot 466, a son of SAV Resource 1441, has EPDs of BW +3.6, WW +74, M +21, YW +132, RFI +0.55, Eff 104, MBT 110 and ADG 3.99.

Group 1 Efficiency The bull in Group 1 with the leading efficiency (Eff) score of 123 is lot 55, con-

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Mallett G989

Black • Polled • 75%

ADG

Lot 802

9-07-19

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.33

108

3.02

101

1148

40.5

104

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

API

2.0

81

26

125

98

107

117.9

REA +.98 TI 73.5

Sire: TNT No Doubt C295

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Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.95

110

3.30

105

1233

38

109

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

API

-

90.2

32

138

107

113

129.7

IMF 116 REA 123

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Sire: GAR Quantum

Lot 112 1-1-20 11-05-19

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.08

102

3.29

108

1227

37.5

104

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

API

3.3

86

23

134

101

103

120.5

REA +.87 TI 75.3

~ Additional Bulls Offered ~

Sire SDS In Force112Y TNT Expedient E338 KPHU 4009 TNT Expedient E338 TNT Expedient E338 SDS In Force 112Y TNT No Doubt C295 Mallett Unified E732 KPHU 4009 Mallett Bar None F812

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Lot 815

Black • Polled • 75%

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ADG Rat WDA YR 365 SC MBT BW WW Milk YW NR Eff $B 3.74 109 3.51 108 1297 39 106 0.7 68 38 124 101 105 154 CED +13 • CEM +15 Maternal Grandam Production 5 NR 106 4 YR 102 Marb +.65 • RE +1.22 (1%) • $W +83 (4%) • $C +272 (10%)

Mallett Expedient G59

Sire: TNT Expedient E338

L O T

1-2-20

Sire: TNT No Doubt C295

Lot 809

KB Angus of Merritt, Mich. consigned lots 124, 125 and 126. All bulls were sons of KB Full Measure C40.

World Champion Pen of Three Byergo Beef Genetics, LLC from Dearborn, Mo. Consigned the World Champion Pen of Three Angus bulls with lots 159, 160 and 557.

For complete results from the Angus bulls at Midland Bull Test, visit midlandbulltest.com. The Angus bulls sell on April 2 at Midland Bull Test in Columbus, Mont.

Angus bull performance – A large set of impressive Angus bulls made a showing at the 2021 Midland Bull Test. Lot 207, pictured above, was consigned by Stewart Select Angus and leads Group 1 Angus Bulls in ADG. Kate Roberts photo

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Champion Sire Group – MBT Index The Champion Angus Sire Group, based on Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index, were lots 205, 206, 207 and 208 consigned by Stewart Select Angus of Greensburg, Ind. The group was sired

by Deer Valley Wall Street and posted an average MBT Index of 110.5.

Next, Granger Angus of Great Falls, Mont. raised lots 400, 401, 402, 403 and 405.

This group of bulls was sired

by Granger Black Eagle 822.

Together, the bulls posted an average MBT Index of 109.4.

5063, he has EPDs of BW +0, WW +70, M +33, YW +127, RFI -0.86, MBT 119, ADG 4.58 and WDA 3.2.

Lot 390, sired by Barstow Bankroll B73, was consigned by Blevins Angus Ranch in Charlo, Mont. This bull has EPDs of BW +0.8, WW +65, M +23, YW +121, RFI -1.39, MBT 109, ADG 3.49 and WDA 3.27.

Next, lot 550 was consigned by Marda Angus Farm LLC in Lodi, Wisc.

The bull, sired by Connealy Blackhawk 6198, has EDPs of BW +2, WW +92, M +39, RFI -3.17, MBT 112, ADG 3.57 and WDA 3.5.

ADG 3.91 4.54 3.78 3.95 4.08 3.91 4.20 3.24 3.24 3.57

Rat 98 114 95 99 102 108 116 90 90 99

WDA 3.24 3.09 2.71 2.76 3.13 2.88 3.32 3.20 3.18 3.11

YR 110 102 90 92 106 98 102 104 99 95

365 1257 1162 1029 1052 1206 1150 1194 1219 1160 1114

MALLETT SIMMENTALS

Eff SC MBT 105 40 106 94 40 106 95 32 98 99 40.5 100 105 38.5 103 100 36 101 107 40 106 107 36 103 99 41 97 100 34.

99 Look Bulls These Over

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

Apple Inertia 0420

Sire: GAR Inertia

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.70

104

3.5

106

1306

36

103

BW

WW

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$B

4.6

76

23

135

99

103

189

Marb 1.37 (2%) • RE +.67 • $G (1%) • $B (2%) • $C +311 (1%)

Lot 114 12-19-19

Apple Quantum 3319 Sire: GAR Quantum

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.82

111

3.43

106

1276

37.5

104

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

-0.2

59

34

120

100

99

157

Marb +.97 (15%) • RE +.84 (15%) • $G +71 • $C +246

Apple Cattle Company 1770 Evans Mill Road Lexington, KY 40515 Ray Apple | 770-546-8477

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Charolais bulls draw excellent quality to Midland Bull Test Sutphin Cattle Co. and S & S Land and Cattle of Lamar, Colo. consigned

the top Charolais bulls at the 2021 Midland Bull Test and Sale.

CHAROLAIS Leaders ADG 1 – Lot 1128 – 3.61 2 – Lot 1129 – 3.49

WDA 1 – Lot 1128 – 2.72 2 – Lot 1126 – 2.54

Efficiency 1 – Lot 1128 – 97

Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 1129 – 100

The fall-born bulls collectively have an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.62 and an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.5.

The leaders in ADG, WDA, Efficiency (Eff) and Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index are listed below.

ADG Leading the pack, lot 1128, sired by DCF Gold Ledger 514C P ET, had an ADG of 3.61. He has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +31,

M +7, RFI +0.40, Eff 97, MBT 103 and WDA 2.72.

Next, lot 1129, sired by 007 Kojack 1397, has EPDs of BW +0.9,WW +23, M +19, YW +37, RFI -0.44, Eff 103, MBT 100, ADG 3.49 and WDA 2.40.

WDA Lot 1128, sired by DCF Gold Ledger 514C P ET, also lead the Charolais bulls in WDA with a 2.72.

Coming into the second ranking, lot 1126, sired by Sandcrek Blueprint 114 had

a WDA of 2.54. The bull has EPDs of BW +1.6, WW +26, M +13, YW +46, RFI +0.29, Eff 95, MBT 100 and ADG 3.45.

Efficiency The leading bull in the efficiency leading ratio for this group of Charolais bulls is lot 1128, a bull sired by DCF Gold Ledger 514C P ET. This bull has EPDs of BW -0.09, WW +31, M +7, RFI +0.40, Eff 97, MBT 103, ADG 3.61 and WDA 2.72.

MBT Index Lot 1129, a son of 007 Kojack 1397, posted the leading MBT Index score. He has EPDs of BW +0.9,WW +23, M +19, YW +37, RFI -0.44, Eff 103, MBT 100, ADG 3.49 and WDA 2.40.

This set of Charolais bulls will set at the Midland Bull Test Annual Final Sort Sale on April 1 in Columbus, Mont. To view the full results, visit midlandbulltest.com.

Strong set of Gelbvieh bulls perform well at Midland Bull Test ADG The top three leading bulls for ADG were sired

by Tehama Tahoe B767 and consigned by Michael Rea in Billings, Mont.

Lot 1106, the top ranked bull with an ADG of 5.29, has EPDs of BW

A strong group of Gelbvieh bulls were brought to the 2021 Midland Bull Test by five consignors.

The set of bulls average a group average daily gain (ADG) of 3.82 and had an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.20.

GELBVIEH Leaders ADG 1 – Lot 1106 – 5.29 2 – Lot 1107 – 4.54 3 – Lot 1108 – 4.50

Efficiency 1 – Lot 1102 – 116 Midland Bull Test Index 1 Lot 1106 – 116

WDA 1 – Lot 1106 – 3.74 2/3 – Lot 1108 – 3.51 2/3 – Lot 1102 – 3.51

Fall Gelbvieh Lot 1111 – ADG 3.95 – WDA 2.77

+0.9, WW +79, M +26, YW +129, RFI +1.34, Eff 107, MBT 116 and WDA 3.74.

The second ranked ADG bull, with an ADG of 4.54, is lot 1107. The bull has EPDs of BW +0.3, WW +86, M +26, YW +138, RFI +0.13, Eff 107, MBT 107 and WDA 3.32.

To round out the top three ADG ranked bulls with an ADG of 4.50, lot 1108 has EPDs of BW +1.0, WW +85, M +26, YW +138, RFI +0.88, Eff 109, MBT 109 and WDA 3.51.

WDA The top ranked bull for WDA was also the highest ranking bull in ADG, lot 1106 from Micheal Rea of

Billings, Mont. The bull, sired by Tehama Tahoe B767, has a WDA of 3.74 and EPDs of BW +0.9, WW +79, M +26, YW +129, RFI +1.34, Eff 107, MBT 116 and ADG 5.29.

There was a tie for the second and third ranking for Gelbvieh WDA between lot 1102 from Deep Creek Mountain Gelbvieh in Callo, Utah and lot 1108 of Michael Rea. Both bulls have a WDA of 3.51.

Lot 1102, a son of LWHF JKGF Impact Y353, has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +60, M +24, YW +77, RFI -2.43, Eff 116, MBT 110 and ADG 4.08.

Lot 1108, sired by Tehama Tahoe B767, has

EPDs of BW +1.0, WW +85, M +26, YW +138, RFI +0.88, Eff 109, MBT 109 and ADG 4.50.

Efficiency The top ranked Gelbvieh bull in efficiency (Eff) is lot 1102, sired

by LWHF JKGF Impact Y353. The bull has an Eff of 116. Consigned by Deep Creek Mountain Gelbvieh, this bull has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +60, M +24, YW +77, RFI -2.43, MBT 110, ADG 4.08 and WDA 3.51.

MBT Index Lot 1106, consigned by Micheal Rea of Billings, Mont., has a Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index of 116.

The bull, sired by Tehama Tahoe B767, led his contemporaries in ADG and

WDA. He has EPDs of BW +0.9, WW +79, M +26, YW +129, RFI +1.34, Eff 107, ADG 5.29 and WDA 3.74 Fall Gelbvieh bulls The leading fall-born Gelbvieh bull was consigned by Russell Family Livestock out of Brooklyn, Wisc. and sired by GGGE 3G Centurion E527C. The bull has EPDs of BW -0.5, WW +70, M+20, YW +108, RFI +0.22, Eff 101, MBT 100, ADG 3.95 and WDA 2.77.

The Midland Bull Test Annual Final Sort Sale will offer these Gelbvieh bulls on April 1 in Columbus, Mont. To view the full set of results, visit midlandbulltest.com.

Outstanding Set of Angus Bulls by Breed Leading Sires! #2 Sire Group ADG & #4 Sire Group WDA by Connealy Confidence Plus Fast Confidence Plus 7144 080

Fast Confidence Plus 747-081 D #5 W

#2 A

A

Lot 64 2-4-20

YR 102 YW 120

2-14-20

365 SC MBT 1259 37.5 108 NR EFF $B ET 104 181

Sire: Bar R Jet Black 5063

ADG RAT WDA YR 4.16 117 3.56 111 BW WW Milk YW 2.2 81 36 147

365 SC MBT 1363 39 110 NR EFF $B 109 103 151

CED +10 • CEM +10 • RE 1.07 (3%) • $W +93 (1%)

YR 113 YW 139

12-20-19

365 SC MBT 1389 39.5 109 NR EFF $B ET 111 168

Sire Confidence Plus Confidence Plus Poss Maverick Jet Black 5063 Jindra Blackout Jindra Megahit Poss Marvel Poss Marvel Poss Marvel

ADG 3.61 3.32 4.16 3.74 3.40 3.40 3.19 3.45 3.82

RAT 102 96 117 105 96 96 90 97 107

WDA 3.42 3.28 3.26 3.26 2.96 3.24 3.36 3.14 3.21

YR 100 98 99 103 93 105 104 95 99

BW 1.5 1.0 2.4 2.6 1.6 2.7 2.0 1.4 3.0

WW 62 61 81 98 68 85 80 54 76

YR 111 YW 156

365 SC MBT 1371 39 115 NR EFF $B ET 110 204

6 Traits in Top 1% of breed: WW, YW, RADG, CW, $G, $B IMF +1.20 (Top 4%) • REA +1.07 (Top 3%) • $F +119 (Top 2%)

Fast Alternative 834-010

~ 9 ADDITIONAL BULLS ~ Lot Birth 63 2-9-20 66 2-9-20 162 12-17-19 166 1-2-20 167 12-31-19 168 1-1-20 169 12-17-19 170 12-25-19 171 1-15-20

Sire: Poss Maverick

ADG RAT WDA 4.96 140 3.69 BW WW Milk 5.3 90 26

9 Traits in Top 10% of breed • RE +1.04 (3%) $C +277 • Maternal Half Brother to Lot 163

Fast Jet Black 828-011

12-20-19

Lot 163

Sire: Connealy Confidence Plus

ADG RAT WDA 3.99 112 3.90 BW WW Milk 3.7 74 31

IMF .87 • REA 1.08 (Top 3%) • $F +111 $C +293 (Top 3%)

Lot 164

DG

Lot 65

Sire: Connealy Confidence Plus

ADG RAT WDA 3.95 111 3.50 BW WW Milk 0.3 63 30

Fast Maverick 747-014

YW 113 109 148 167 124 138 133 97 137

EFF 98 99 88 102 98 98 92 97 102

MBT 104 98 100 104 95 103 99 96 102

FASTERT ANGUS Rock Rapids, IA James Fastert • 712-470-3780

Lot 172 12-20-19

Sire: Baldridge Alternative E125

ADG RAT WDA YR 3.99 112 3.37 108 BW WW Milk YW 2.6 80 13 140

365 SC MBT 1330 34 110 NR EFF $B 114 106 143

Out of a SAV Resource daughter • $F +113 (3%)

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Hereford bulls make impressive showing at Midland Bull Test Lots 851 through 874 of the 2021 Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sale will feature a powerful set of Hereford bulls. These bulls sell on April 1.

The fall-born bulls making up Group 1 had an average daily gain (ADG) of 3.43 and average weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.95. Bulls in Hereford Group 2 boasted an ADG of 3.21 and WDA of 2.95.

Group 1 ADG The leading fall-born Hereford, lot 854, had an ADG of 3.91. The bull was sired by LJS Mark Domino 1321 and consigned by Longcore Cattle of Cedar Springs, Mich. He has EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +57, M +35, YW +99, RFI +0.33, Eff 99, MBT 109 and WDA 3.13.

The second ranked bull, consigned by MGM Double M Farms, was lot 853. The son of NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, the bull has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +53, M +22, YW +87, RFI +2.2, Eff 90, MBT 98 and WDA 2.66.

Next, lot 852 from Next Generation Genetics in Endeavor, Wisc., had an ADG of 3.36. The bull was sired by NJW Long Haul 36 ET and has EPDs of BW -0.1, WW +61, M +35, YW +94, RFI 0.66, Eff 91, MBT 104 and

WDA 3.12.

Rounding out the fallborn bulls, lot 851 from Emmanuel Polled Herefords in Moses Lake, Wash., had an ADG of 2.86. The bull is a son of WLB Winchester Powerball 27A. He has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +59, M +30, YW +90, RFI -0.18, Eff 89, MBT 87 and WDA 2.89.

Group 2 ADG To start Hereford Group 2, lot 861 from MGM in Hartford, Wisc., has an ADG of 4.23. Sired

by R Leader 6964, the bull has EPDs of BW +3.6, WW +79, M +36, YW +122, RFI +2.16, Eff 100, MBT 114 and WDA 3.19.

Lot 872, consigned

by Boyle and Sons Polled Herefords in Idaho Falls, Idaho had an ADG of 3.90. The bull, a son of NJW 76S 27A Long Range 203D ET, has EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +60, M +25, YW +100, RFI +1.83, Eff 104, MBT 108 and WDA 2.93.

Finally, the third ranked is lot 873. The bull coming from Boyle and Sons Polled Herefords has an ADG of 3.52. Sired by Whitehawk Warrior 845C ET, he has EPDs of BW +3.3, WW +67, M +34, YW +105, RFI -0.07, Eff 104, MBT 109 and WDA 3.08.

Group 1 WDA The same group of fallborn bulls makes up the top ranked bulls for WDA. Starting off the set, lot 854 had a WDA of 3.13. The bull was sired by LJS Mark Domino 1321 and consigned by Longcore Cattle of Cedar Springs, Mich.

He has EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +57, M +35, YW +99, RFI +0.33, Eff 99, MBT 109 and ADG 3.91.

Next, lot 852 from Next Generation Genetics in Endeavor, Wisc., had a WDA of 3.12. The bull was sired by NJW Long Haul 36 ET and has EPDs of BW -0.1, WW +61, M +35, YW +94, RFI 0.66, Eff 91, MBT 104 and ADG 3.36.

The third ranked bull was lot 851, sired by of WLB Winchester Powerball 27A. Coming from Emanuel Polled Herefords in Moses Lake, Wash., he has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +59, M +30, YW +90, RFI -0.18, Eff 89, MBT 87 and ADG 2.86.

To round out the group, lot 853 from MGM Double M Farms had a WDA of 2.66. Sired by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, the bull has EPDs of BW +3.2, WW +53, M +22, YW +87, RFI +2.2, Eff 90, MBT 98 and ADG 3.61.

Group 2 WDA Leading Hereford

MBT Index The son of LJS Mark Domino 1321, lot 854, consigned by Longcore Cattle, also leads the fall-born bulls in Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index scoring. The bull, with a MBT Index of 114, has EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +57, M +35, YW +99, RFI +0.33, Eff 99, ADG 3.91 and WDA 3.13.

Leading Group 2, lot 861 has a MBT Index of 114. Sired by R Leader 6964, the bull from MGM in Hartford, Wisc., has EPDs of BW +3.6, WW +79, M +36, YW +122, RFI +2.16, Eff 100, ADG 3.87 and WDA 3.19.

Hereford bulls sell in the Midland Bull Test Annual Final Sort Sale in Columbus, Mont. on April 1. To view the complete test results, visit midlandbulltest.com.

YW +122, RFI +2.16, Eff 100, MBT 114 and ADG 3.87.

Efficiency Lot 854, consigned by Longcore Cattle in Cedar Springs, Mich., led Group 1 Fall Herefords in both ADG and WDA. The bull, sired by LJS Mark Domino 1321, has an Eff of 99.

This bull has EPDs of BW +3.5, WW +57, M +35, YW +99, RFI +0.33, MBT 109, ADG 3.91 and WDA 3.13.

Group 2 Hereford bulls were led in efficiency by lot 870 with an Eff of 112.

The bull was consigned

by Boyle and Sons Polled Herefords from Idaho Falls, Idaho and sired by Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153.

He has EPDs of BW +2.4, WW +56, M +24, YW +87, RFI -0.99, ADG 3.19 and WDA 2.79.

Group 2 in WDA, lot 869 boasted a 3.44. Consigned

by Emmanuel Polled Herefords in Moses Lake, Wash. and sired by WRB Harfst 2296 LUC 5217 ET, the bull has EPDs of BW +4.5, WW +64, M +35, YW +100, RFI -0.35, Eff 104, MBT 106 and ADG 3.07.

The second ranked bull at 3.34 was lot 865, a bull consigned by Wilcox and Family Cattle Co. in Spangle, Wash. Sired by Churchill Rock 646D ET, the bull has EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +51, M +32, YW +76, RFI -1.23, Eff 100, MBT 97 and ADG 2.86.

A bull from MGM in Hartford, Wisc., lot 861, rounds out Group 2 Herefords with a WDA of 3.22.

The bull, sired by R Leader 6964, has EPDs of BW +3.6, WW +79, M +36,

HEREFORD Leaders Group 1 ADG 1 – Lot 854 – 3.91 2 – Lot 853 – 3.61 3 – Lot 852 – 3.36 4 – Lot 851– 2.86

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 854 – 3.13 2 – Lot 852 – 3.12 3 – Lot 851 – 2.89 4 – Lot 853 – 2.66

Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 861 – 4.23 2 – Lot 872 – 3.90 3 – Lot 873 – 3.52

Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 869 – 3.44 2 – Lot 865 – 3.34 3 – Lot 861 – 3.22

Group 1 Efficiency 1 – Lot 854 – 99 Group 2 Efficiency 1 – Lot 870 – 112 Group 1 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 854 – 109 Group 2 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 861 – 114

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

#5 ADG Group 1 • #4 WDA Sire Group by Payweight 1682 Sterling Plus 007

Sterling Advantage 019

Sterling Payweight 043

#5 G AD

Lot 271

1-14-20

Sire Connealy Confidence Plus

Lot 274

Lot 278

1-24-20

Sire Sterling Advantage 809

2-21-20

Sire Basin Payweight 1682

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.79

135

3.59

109

1342

38.5

109

4.62

130

3.61

114

1405

35

112

4.62

130

3.86

113

1397

38

113

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

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WW

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1.9

80

27

150

ET

95

199

1.2

88

30

156

105

100

185

3.2

96

29

173

ET

112

173

Top 1% RE, $B and $C Top 2% YW, $F and $G Top 3% WW and CW

Top 1% WW, YW, CW, $W and $F Top 2% RE, $B and $C

Sterling Enhance 003

Top 1% WW, YW, CW, $W and $F Top 2% MW and MH Top 3% $C • Top 5% $B

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Dixie Valley Angus

4 Additional Prospects

Lot 270

1-7-20

Sire Sydgen Enhance

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.95

115

3.22

100

1199

36

104

BW

WW

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YW

NR

Eff

$B

-0.4

78

24

144

ET

97

171

Top 3% YW, $C (+294) • Top 4% WW, $W (+83)

Lee Nobmann, Owner Morgon Patrick, Managing Partner 8520 5th Avenue E Montague, CA 96064 530-526-5920 www.dixievalleyangus.com

Lot 272 273 277 280

Birth 1-16-20 1-19-20 2-16-20 2-25-20

Sire SS Samson C4701 Sydgen Enhance Sydgen Enhance Payweight 1682

ADG 3.87 3.91 3.61 3.66

Rat 109 110 105 106

WDA 3.01 3.32 3.16 3.63

YR 96 106 101 109

BW 3.4 1.4 -0.4 0.6

WW 69 82 77 97

YW 123 156 134 162

Eff 96 100 90 100

MBT 100 105 100 103

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Red Angus bulls perform to highest standard at Midland Bull Test Lots 700 through 729 represented the Red Angus breed at the Midland Bull Test.

These bulls, slated to sell on April 1 in Columbus, Mont., offer top scores for average daily gain (ADG) and weight per day of age (WDA).

Group 1, fall-born Red Angus bulls, had an average ADG of 3.37 and average WDA of 2.53. The Red Angus Group 2 average ADG was 3.4 and average WDA was 3.2.

Breed leaders for ADG, WDA, efficiency and Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index are listed below.

Group 1 ADG All fall-born Red Angus bulls selling in the Midland Bull Test sale were consigned

by Sutphin Cattle Co./S & S Land and Cattle in Lamar, Colo.

Lot 719 led the fall-born

Red Angus Bulls with an ADG of 4.33. Sired by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D, the bull has EPDs of BW -1.6, WW +65, M +26, YW +104, RFI +1.46, Eff 119, MBT 110 and WDA 2.93.

Next, there was a tie for the second and third rankings between lot 700 and lot 702.

Both bulls were sired by RED JCC Advance 33A and had a ADG of 3.82.

Lot 700 has EPDs of BW +1.3, WW +59, M +25, YW +98, RFI -0.79, Eff 110, MBT 112 and WDA 2.89.

Lot 702 has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +53, M +21, YW +85, RFI -1.08, Eff 112, MBT 109 and WDA 2.91.

There was another tie for the fourth and fifth ranked spots between lot 703 and lot 709. Both bulls posted an ADG of 3.70.

The bull sired by DVO

2C07, lot 703, has EPDs of BW -0.7, WW +63, M +21, YW +96, RFI -0.2, Eff 106, MBT 102 and WDA 2.73.

A son of 5L Out In Front 5084-60D, lot 709, has EPDs of BW -3.3, WW +47, M +27, YW +78, RFI -0.49, Eff 102, MBT 102 and WDA 2.4.

Group 2 ADG Two bulls, lot 726 and lot 728, tied for the top ranking in ADG for Red Angus Group 2. Both bulls were consigned

by Green Meadow Angus in West Liberty, Ky. and had an ADG of 3.61.

Lot 726 was sired by HXC Dawson 7003E. This bull has EPDs of BW +2.9, WW +76, M +20, YW +127, RFI -0.46, Eff 102, MBT 92 and WDA 3.35.

Also sired by HXC Dawson 7003E, lot 728 has EPDs of BW -3.2, WW +62, M +25, YW +103, RFI +2.58, Eff 96,

RED ANGUS Leaders Group 1 ADG 1 – Lot 719 – 4.33 2/3 – Lot 700 – 3.82 2/3 – Lot 702 – 3.82 4/5 – Lot 703 – 3.70 4/5 – Lot 709 – 3.70 Group 2 ADG 1/2 – Lot 726 – 3.61 1/2 – Lot 728 – 3.61 3 – Lot 729 – 3.57 4 – Lot 725 – 3.11

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 719 – 2.93 2 – Lot 702 – 2.91 3 – Lot 700 – 2.89 Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 726 – 3.46 2 – Lot 729 – 3.35 3 – Lot 725 – 3.09 4 – Lot 728 – 3.07

Group 1 Efficiency 1 – Lot 700 – 112 Group 2 Efficiency 1 – Lot 725 – 98 Group 1 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 719 – 119 Group 2 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 726 – 104

3 Top January Prospects JBAR Boost 406 1-22-20 ADG 3.78 BW 1.5

RAT 106 WW 70

Sire: Jindra Acclaim WDA 3.48 Milk 30

YR 103 YW 126

365 1270 NR ET

SC MBT 38 103 EFF $B 103 158

10 Traits in the Top 15% of the Breed. $W +78 (10%) • $F +113 (3%) $C + 277 (10%)

Lot 229

MBT 86 and WDA 3.07.

Coming into the third ranking, the bull sired by HXC Declaration 5504C has an ADG of 3.57. Lot 729 has EPDs of BW +2.9, WW +76, M +20, YW +127, RFI -0.46, Eff 102, MBT 92 and WDA 3.35.

Rounding out the group, lot 725 was consigned by Gragg Farms in Boone, N.C. The bull boasted an ADG of 3.11. Sired by Brown CCFP Efficient C5454, he has EPDs of BW -4.2, WW +43, M +23, YW +77, RFI +0.09, Eff 98, MBT 98 and WDA 3.09.

Group 1 WDA Sutphin Cattle Co./S & S Land and Cattle brought the top WDA fall-born Red Angus bulls from Lamar, Colo.

Lot 719 leads the pack with a WDA of 2.93. The bull sired by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D was also the leader in ADG, He has EPDs of BW -1.6, WW +65, M +26, YW +104, RFI +1.46, Eff 119, MBT 110 and ADG 4.33.

In second, lot 702 posted a WDA of 2.91. The bull, sired

by RED JCC Advance 33A, has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +53, M +21, YW +85, RFI -1.08, Eff 112, MBT 109 and ADG 3.82.

Lot 700, also sired by RED JCC Advance 33A, has a WDA of 2.89. The bull has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +53, M +21, YW +85, RFI -1.08, Eff 112, MBT 109

Growth + Efficiency from Big Rok Big Rok Statement 06 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.41

124

3.66

111

1368

35.5

114

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

5.0

90

19

153

107

112

149

WDA 3.32 Milk 33

YR 99 YW 136

365 1216 NR ET

SC MBT 38.5 102 EFF $B 97 174

CW + 72 (2%) • $W +91 (1%) $F +112 (4%) • $C +297 (3%) 8 Traits in Top 10% of the Breed.

Lot 228

Also Selling: JBAR Black Pearl 637 Lot Birth

Sire

1-17-20

Sire: Stevenson Statement 70750

Big Rok Growth Fund 016

1-14-20 Sire: Basin Payweight 1682 RAT 107 WW 80

Lot 179

Top 1% for WW, YW • 12 traits in top 25% $W +71 $F +106 (top 10%) $C +239

JBAR 144 Conestoga ADG 3.82 BW 2.6

The bull, sired by RED JCC Advance 33A, posted an efficiency ratio of 112. This bull has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW +53, M +21, YW +85, RFI -1.08, MBT 109, ADG 3.82 and WDA 2.89.

Lot 725 topped Group 2 with an efficiency score of 98. This bull was consigned

by Gragg Farms in Boone, N.C. and was sired by Brown CCFP Efficiency C5454. He has EPDs of BW -4.2, WW +43, M +23, YW +77, RFI +0.09, MBT 98, ADG 3.11 and WDA 3.09.

MBT Index The fall Red Angus bulls were led by lot 719 from Sutphin Cattle Co./S & S Land and Cattle. The bull performed for a total Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index of 119. Sired by 5L Out In Front 5084-60D, this bull was also the group leader for ADG and WDA. He has EPDs of BW -1.6, WW +65, M +26, YW +104, RFI +1.46, MBT 110, ADG 4.33 and WDA 2.93.

The leading bull for Red Angus Group 2 was consigned

by Green Meadow Angus of West Liberty, Ky. and sired

by HXC Dawson 7003E. The bull has EPDs of BW +2.9, WW +76, M +20, YW +127, RFI -0.46, Eff 102, MBT 92, ADG 3.61 and WDA 3.46.

The Red Angus bulls sell on April 1. For complete results, visit midlandbulltest. com.

and ADG 3.82.

Group 2 WDA Leading Group 2 of Red Angus, lot 726, consigned

by Green Meadow Angus in West Liberty, Ky., has a WDA of 3.46. The bull, sired

by HXC Dawson 7003E, has EPDs of BW +2.9, WW +76, M +20, YW +127, RFI -0.46, Eff 102, MBT 92 and ADG 3.61.

The second ranked bull, lot 729 out of HXC Declaration 5504C, has a WDA of 3.35. Consigned by Green Meadow Angus, the bull has EPDs of BW +2.9, WW +76, M +20, YW +127, RFI -0.46, Eff 102, MBT 92 and ADG 3.57.

Lot 725, sired by Brown CCFP Efficient C5454, posted a WDA of 3.09. Coming from Gragg Farms in Boone, N.C., the bull has EPDs of BW -4.2, WW +43, M +23, YW +77, RFI +0.09, Eff 96, MBT 98 and ADG 3.11.

To round out the group, lot 728 had a WDA of 3.07.

Consigned by Green Meadow Angus and sired by HCX Dawson 7003E, the bull has EPDs of BW -3.2, WW +62, M +25, YW +103, RFI +2.58, Eff 96, MBT 86 and WDA 3.07.

Efficiency For Group 1 fall-born calves, lot 700 from Sutphin Cattle Co./S & S Land and Cattle, led the group with the greatest efficiency score.

ADG RAT WDA YR 365 BW WW Milk YW MBT

230 1-13-20 Sydgen Black Pearl 2206 4.03 113 3.17 96 1183 2.4 59 29 100 104 Out of a 13-year-old Pathfinder dam • CEM +12 • $C +253

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Lot 182 1-31-20

Sire: Deer Valley Growth Fund

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.53

99

3.30

101

1242

34

101

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

1.9

82

33

142

ET

105

144

Out of a Connealy Final Product dam CEM +13 10 traits in the top 10% $W +92 (1%) $M +85 (2%) $C +272 (10%)

Also Offering 4 Top Prospects Lot Birth

Sire

ADG Rat WDA YR

365

NR

Eff

MBT

177 1-11-20 180 1-20-20 181 1-29-20

Stevenson Statement 70750 DL Automatic 1088 DL Automatic 1088

3.36 3.57 3.66

98 100 103

3.20 3.12 3.36

101 100 106

1214 1226 1305

104 107 113

106 103 98

102 103 105

183 2-4-20

Bushs Without Question 406 3.91

114

3.40

106

1276

106

114

110

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Salers bulls from across the nation make impressive showing Twenty-three Salers bulls from five consigners made an impressive showing in the 2021 Midland Bull Test. Salers can be found in the Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sale on April 1 in lots 901 through 904 and lot 909 through 934.

Fall Salers Bulls in Group 1 had a group average daily gain (ADG) of 3.98 and as a group, the bulls had an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.91. Group 2 Salers had an average ADG of 3.37 and average WDA of 3.11.

Group 1 ADG All of the fall-born Salers bulls were consigned by Tower Hills Ranch in Shilder, Okla. and sired by THR All There 604.

The leader in ADG, lot 903, had an ADG of 4.41. The bull has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +75, M +23, YW +113, RFI +0.79, Eff 101, MBT 110 and WDA 3.01.

Coming in second was lot 901 with an ADG of 3.91. He has EPDs of BW -0.1, WW +67, M +21, YW +98, RFI -2.40, Eff 113, MBT 104 and WDA 2.87.

Lot 904 ranked third with an ADG of 3.87. His EPDs include BW +2.3, WW +75, M +26, YW +114, RFI -0.42, Eff 102, MBT 106 and WDA 2.88.

Group 2 ADG Lot 913, sired by JSR MR Bermuda 8116, started the second group of Salers bulls off with an ADG of 3.74. The

bull, from Elm Creek Ranch in Hebron, N.D., has EPDs of BW +2.8, WW +64, M +13, YW +87, RFI 1.41, Eff 98, MBT 104 and WDA 3.18.

The second ranked bull, lot 922, was consigned by the Park Ranch of Drummond, Mont. He has an ADG of 3.70.

Sired by Mac F1 Enduro 43 E, the bull has EPDs of BW -2.9, WW +58, M +21, YW +86, RFI +0.2, Eff 107, MBT 108 and WDA 3.38.

Lot 910, the third ranking bull and also consigned by Elm Creek Ranch, was sired

by Eathington Sub-Zero. The bull has EPDs of BW -3.9, WW +71, M +19, YW +73, RFI +0.62, Eff 103, MBT 107 and WDA 3.24.

In fourth with an ADG of 3.49, lot 930, was consigned

by RAO Ranch Salers of Williston, N.D. A son of NJF Feists Ultra 3F, the bull has EPDs of BW +0.7, WW +63, M +15, YW +85, RFI +1.52, Eff 100, MBT 99 and WDA 2.83.

Rounding out the second group of Salers bulls was lot 925, also of the Park Ranch, with an ADG of 3.40. The bull was sired by PRK Fullback 280F. He has EPDs of BW -0.4, WW +64, M +17, YW +91, RFI -0.44, Eff 103, MBT 104 and WDA 3.16.

Group 1 WDA The top three fall-born Salers from Tower Hills Ranch in Shilder, Okla and sired by THR All There 604 make up

the group of WDA leaders.

Lot 903 led the pack with a WDA of 3.01. He has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +75, M +23, YW +113, RFI +0.79, Eff 101, MBT 110 and ADG 4.41.

In second was lot 904 with a WDA of 2.88. His EPDs include BW +2.3, WW +75, M +26, YW +114, RFI -0.42, Eff 102, MBT 106 and ADG 3.87.

Lot 901 rounds out the top WDA bulls with a 2.87. He has EPDs of BW -0.1, WW +67, M +21, YW +98, RFI -2.40, Eff 113, MBT 104 and ADG 3.91.

Group 2 WDA Lot 922, the second ranked ADG bull from the Park Ranch, leads Group 2 WDA with a 3.38. Sired by Mac F1 Enduro 43 E, the bull has EPDs of BW -2.9, WW +58, M +21, YW +86, RFI +0.2, Eff 107, MBT 108 and ADG 3.70.

Also from the Park Ranch, lot 920 sired by Mac Frontier 184F, has a WDA of 3.34 to earn the second ranked spot. The bull has EPDs of BW +0.1, WW +55, M +17, YW +75, RFI +0.35, Eff 93, MBT 102 and ADG 3.40.

From Elm Creek Ranch, lot 915 ranked third with a WDA of 3.30. Sired by TSB Safari 77F, the bull has EPDs of BW +0.3, WW +68, M +20, YW +100, RFI -0.55, Eff 103, MBT 100 and ADG 2.94.

Another Park Ranch bull, lot 924, ranked fourth with

a WDA of 3.28. This bull is sired by PRK Fullback 280F and has EPDs of BW +0.2, WW +65, M +20, YW +89, RFI +0.99, Eff 93, MBT 101 and ADG 3.11.

Rounding out Salers Group 2 WDA is lot 910 with 3.24. The bull from Elm Creek Ranch was sired by Eathington Sub-Zero. He has EPDs of BW -3.9, WW +71, M +19, YW +73, RFI +0.62, Eff 103, MBT 107 and ADG 3.53.

Efficiency The leading fall-born bull in efficiency (Eff) is lot 901, consigned by Tower Hills Ranch in Shilder, Okla., with an Eff of 113. This bull was sired by THR All There 604 and has EPDs of BW -0.1, WW +67, M +21, YW +98, RFI -2.40, MBT 104, ADG 3.91 and WDA 2.87.

Group 2 Salers Bulls were

SALERS Leaders Group 1 ADG

ADG

RAT

WDA

RAT

365

SC

2 – Lot 901 – 3.91 3 – Lot 904 – 3.87 Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 913 – 3.74 2 – Lot 922 – 3.70 3 – Lot 910 – 3.53 4 – Lot 930 – 3.49 5 – Lot 925 – 3.40

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Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.58

134

3.28

103

1228

39

111

3.49

106

1308

37

102

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

136

1.8

49

27

92

ET

103

81

ADG 3.28 3.07 3.19

59

32

105

103

100

Rat 92 89 93

WDA 3.20 3.41 3.36

YR 94 107 106

365 1154 1287 1267

Eff MBT 100 94 95 100 97 101

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CEM +12 BW 89# • 205 wgt 652#

Lot 429 1-21-20 • Sire Granger Great Falls 630

WILL Great Falls 630 H60 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.03

118

3.28

103

1227

37

108

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Nrf

Eff

$B

52

27

97

107

104

95

2.8

CEM +11 • BW 94# • 205 wgt 697#

2-26-20 Black • Polled • BA50 RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

3.66

96

3.40

107

1233 37.5

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

RE

0

69

24

106

103

110

+.54

Lot 432

MBT

2-20-20 • Sire Granger Great Falls 630

104

Additional Prospects Selling Lot 1109

• ALSO SELLING • Lot Birth C H % 1110 2-26-20 B P BA38

World Champion Pen of Three Tower Hill Ranch, Shilder, Okla. with lots 901, 903 and 904

Group 1 Efficiency 1 – Lot 901 – 113

Marb +.60 • RE +.61 • $W +63

ADG

Group 2 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 922 – 108

MBT

• 3 ADDITIONAL CALVING EASE ANGUS • Sire CAR Don Payweight 911 EXAR Epic 8010B EXAR Epic 8010B

Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 922 – 3.38 2 – Lot 920 – 3.34 3 – Lot 915 – 3.30 4 – Lot 924 – 3.28 5 – Lot 910 – 3.24

98

Lot 94

Birth 2-28-20 1-4-20 1-19-20

Group 1 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 903 – 110

3.49 1.8

Lot 93 96 98

Group 2 Efficiency 1 – Lot 921 – 116

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 903 – 3.01 2 – Lot 904 –2.88 3 – Lot 901 –2.87

1 – Lot 903 – 4.41

TOP ANGUS & GELBVIEH PROSPECTS SMIT PAYWEIGHT PRIDE 2002 1-15-20 Sire: CAR Don Payweight 911

a MBT Index of 108. This bull was sired by Mac F1 Enduro 43E. EPDs of BW -2.9, WW +58, M +21, YW +86, RFI +0.2, Eff 107, ADG 3.70 and WDA 3.38.

World Champion Pen of Three Tower Hill Ranch of Shilder, Okla. garnered top honors to win the World Champion Pen of Three in the Salers breed with lots 901, 903 and 904. These bulls had the highest average MBT Index scores throughout the entire breed division with a total score of 106.67.

All three of the winning bulls were sired by THR All There 604.

Salers bulls will sell at the Annual Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sale on April 1. To view the full set of results, visit midlandbulltest.com.

led in efficiency by lot 921, a son of Mac F1 Enduro 43E. The Parke Ranch in Drummund, Mont. consigned this impressive bull. He has EPDs of BW -0.8, WW +66, M +21, YW +99, RFI -2.87, Eff 116, MBT 106, ADG 3.07 and WDA 3.22.

MBT Index A bull sired by THR All There 604, lot 903, leads the pack of fall-born bulls in Salers Group 1 with a Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index score of 110. This bull, consigned

by Tower Hills Ranch, has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +75, M +23, YW +113, RFI +0.79, Eff 101, ADG 4.41, and WDA 3.01. An impressive showing, this bull was also the leader in ADG and WDA. Rounding out results from Salers Group 2 Bulls, lot 922 from the Parke Ranch, posted

ADG Rat WDA YW 365 BW WW YW NR Eff MBT 3.36 88 3.31 102 1182 -1.7 73 117 103 98 98

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Lot 427 428 430 431 433 434

Birth 2-16-20 2-17-20 1-20-20 1-21-20 1-23-20 1-17-20

Sire Coleman Bravo 6313 Coleman Bravo 6313 Great Falls 630 Great Falls 630 Great Falls 630 J&J Weigh Up 294

BW -0.3 -0.3 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.6

WW 40 40 49 49 49 68

Milk 25 25 27 27 27 25

YW 76 76 92 92 92 122

ADG 4.29 3.61 4.08 3.24 3.82 3.49

Rat 126 106 120 95 112 102

WDA 3.22 2.96 3.18 2.93 2.94 3.04

YR 98 91 99 92 89 101

Eff 91 97 104 96 97 91

MBT 105 100 107 97 101 102

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High-quality South Devon bulls provide excellent options for buyers South Devon bulls are featured in lots 1000 through 1060 at the Midland Bull Test. This set of bulls will sell on April 1.

During the Midland Bull Test, bulls were split into fall-born Group 1 South Devon Bulls and Group 2 South Devon Bulls. Group 1 collectively gained for an average daily gain (ADG)

of 3.69 and an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.82. Group 2 South Devon Bulls had an average ADG of 3.2 and average WDA of 2.99.

Group 1 ADG The top ranking fallborn bull in Group 1 has an ADG of 4.45. Lot 1013 was sired by TLC Valiant 3979 and consigned by Thompson Land & Cattle

in Motley, Minn. The bull has EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +58, M +19, YW +83, RFI +1.32, Eff 100, MBT 108 and WDA 2.92.

There was a tie for second place between lot 1014 and lot 1015. Both bulls, consigned by Stranberg Cattle Company in Maynard, Minn. and sired by Leachman Accelerate X166D, had an ADG of 4.41

SOUTH DEVON Leaders Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 1060 – 3.47 2/3 – Lot 1028 – 3.29 2/3 – Lot 1032 – 3.29 4/5– Lot 1021 – 3.24 4/5– Lot 1041 – 3.24

Group 1 ADG

1 – Lot 1013 – 4.45

2/3 – Lot 1014 – 4.41

2/3 – Lot 1015 – 4.41 4 – Lot 1002 – 4.03

5 – Lot 1004 – 3.99

Group 1 Efficiency 1 – Lot 1002 – 114

Group 2 ADG

Group 2 Efficiency 1 – Lot 1028 – 116

1 – Lot 1060 – 3.91 2 – Lot 1039 – 3.78

3 – Lot 1028 – 3.53 4 – Lot 1035 – 3.40

Group 1 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 1015 – 116

5/6 – Lot 1020 – 3.36 5/6 – Lot 1041 – 3.36

Group 2 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 1060 – 116 Champion Sire Group – Midland Bull Test Index 1 – MJB Ranch – Leachman Accelerate X166D – Lots 205, 206, 207 and 208

Group 1 WDA

1 – Lot 1015 – 3.26 2 – Lot 1014 – 3.08

3 – Lot 1006 – 2.97

World Champion Pen of Three MJB Ranch, Lodge Grass, Mont. with lots 159, 160 and 557

4 – Lot 1013 – 2.92

5 – Lot 1008 – 2.88

Lot 1014 has EPDs of BW +1.6, WW +63, M +19, YW +90, RFI +0.07, Eff 101, MBT 105 and WDA 3.08.

Lot 1015 has EPDs of BW +1.7, WW +74, M +23, YW +97, RFI -1.72, Eff 113, MBT 116 and WDA 3.26.

Next, lot 1002 came in fourth place with an ADG of 4.03. The bull was consigned by MJB Ranch in Lodge Grass, Mont., and sired by NFL Progress DSB014. He has EPDs of BW +1.7, WW +82, M +14, YW +123, RFI -1.41, Eff 114, MBT 108 and WDA 2.69.

To round out the group, lot 1104 from MJB Ranch and sired by by NFL Progress DSB014 had an ADG of 3.99. The bull has EPDs of BW +1.9, WW +60, M +13, YW +94, RFI +0.86, Eff 101, MBT 100 and WDA 2.81.

Group 2 ADG Lot 1060 led the pack for Group 2 with an ADG of 3.91. Consigned by MJB Ranch and sired

by Leachman Accelerate X166D, the bull has EPDs of BW +4.8, WW +85, M +15, YW +123, RFI +0.46, Eff 110, MBT 116 and WDA 3.47.

In second, lot 1039, sired by JVM Flynn 853F, has an ADG of 3.78. The

bull, consigned by MJB Ranch, has EPDs of BW -0.1, WW +60, M +26, YW +89, RFI +0.33, Eff 105, MBT 111 and WDA 3.16.

Lot 1028 posted an ADG of 3.53 to earn third place. The bull consigned

by MJB Ranch was sired

by Cimarron Defender 443B. He has EPDs of BW +3.1, WW +73, M +20, YW +111, RFI -0.93, Eff 116, MBT 111 and WDA 3.29.

A bull sired by MJB Blackfoot 546C, lot 1035, posted an ADG of 3.4 for the fourth ranked spot.

Also consigned by MJB Ranch, this bull has EPDs of BW -1.3, WW +63, M +17, YW +93, RFI -0.77, Eff 107, MBT 103 and WDA 2.92.

There was a three-way tie for the fifth and sixth rank between lot 1020, lot 1032 and lot 1041. All three bulls had an ADG of 3.36.

Lot 1020, consigned

by Thompson Land & Cattle Company in Motley, Minn., was sired by TLC New Day 405E. He has EPDs of BW +1.6, WW +54, M +21, YW +80, RFI +0.35, Eff 107, MBT 105 and WDA 2.98.

Sired by MJB Cool 548C, lot 1032 has EPDs of BW +1.3, WW +68,

M +21, YW +105, RFI +0.53, Eff 98, MBT 108 and WDA 3.30.

To round out the group, Sired by NFL Progress DSE069, lot 1041 has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +82, M +14, YW +119, RFI +1.68, Eff 90, MBT 105 and WDA 3.24.

Group 1 WDA The leading fall-born bull for South Devon Group 1 is lot 1015 with a WDA of 3.26. The bull out of Leachman Accelerate 166D and consigned by Stranberg Cattle Company in Maynard, Minn., has EPDs of BW +1.7, WW +74, M +23, YW +97, RFI -1.72, Eff 113, MBT 116 and ADG 4.41.

The second ranking bull with a WDA of 3.08, lot 1014, also comes from Stranberg Cattle and is sired by Leachman Accelerate 166D. He has EPDs of BW +1.6, WW +63, M +19, YW +90, RFI +0.07, Eff 101, MBT 105 and ADG 4.41.

Lot 1006, consigned

by MJB Ranch, has a WDA of 2.97. A son of MJB Country Cool 535C, the bull has EPDs of BW +2.8, WW +65, M +18, YW +99, RFI -0.35, Eff 103, MBT 107 and ADG 3.57.

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LOT 378

Rat

WDA

YR

365

4.58

142

BW

WW

0.0

70

SC

MBT

3.20

111

Milk

YW

1260

38

119

NR

Eff

33

127

$B

104

118

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Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.49

108

3.04

109

1237

36

104

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

-0.2

70

32

142

100

97

201

LOT 379

* 14 traits in the top 10% of the breed | YW (3%) | RADG (1%)| CW +69 (4%) Marb +1.06 (10%) | RE +.96 (10%) | $W +77 (10%) | $F +127 ((1%) $G +74 (5%) | CED +12 (10%) | CEM +15 (2%) | $C +317 (1%) Lot 380

Woirhaye Ten Speed 0864 2-21-20 Sire: SD Ten Speed 2933 - 8657W

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

MBT

$B

3.82

112

3.17

103

1232

2.4

65

32

110

112

104

108

137

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signed by Thompson Land & Cattle ranked fourth with a WDA of 2.92. The bull is a son of TLC Valiant 3979 and has EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +58, M +19, YW +83, RFI +1.32, Eff 100, MBT 108 and ADG 4.45.

Rounding out the group, lot 1008 has a WDA of 2.88. The bull is sired

by MJB Extra 771E and consigned by MJB Ranch.

He has EPDs of BW +2.3, WW +64, M +15, YW +97, RFI +1.68, Eff 102, MBT 103 and ADG 3.7.

Group 2 WDA Lot 1060 leads Group 2 South Devon bulls for WDA with a 3.47. The bull, consigned by MJB Ranch, is sired by Leachman Accelerate X166D. He has EPDs of BW +4.8, WW +85, M +15, YW +123, RFI +0.46, Eff 110, MBT 116 and ADG 3.91.

Ranking second, lot 1028 has a WDA of 3.33.

The bull was consigned

by MJB Ranch sired by Cimarron Defender 443B. He has EPDs of BW +3.1, WW +73, M +20, YW +111, RFI -0.93, Eff 116, MBT 111 and ADG 3.53.

Lot 1041 takes third with a WDA of 3.32. Also from MJB Ranch, the bull sired by NFL Progress DSE069 has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +82, M +14, YW +119, RFI +1.68, Eff

90, MBT 105 and ADG 3.36.

Closely following the third place bull, lot 1032 from MJB Ranch places fourth. Sired by MJB Cool 548C, this bull has EPDs of BW +1.3, WW +68, M +21, YW +105, RFI +0.53, Eff 98, MBT 108 and ADG 3.36.

There was a two-way tie for the fourth and fifth rank. The two bulls, lot 1021 and lot 1041, have a WDA of 3.24.

Sired by EXAR Monumental 6056B, lot 1021 from Triangle T Cattle in Kimberly, Idaho places fifth. This bull has EPDs of BW +0.4, WW +78, M+20, YW +123, Eff 102, MBT 104 and ADG 3.07.

Lot 1041, consigned

by MJB Ranch was sired

by NFL Progress DSE069.

This bull has EPDs of BW +2.1, WW +82, M +14, YW +119, RFI +1.68, Eff 90, MBT 105 and WDA 3.24.

Efficiency Lot 1002 leads the pack of fall-born South Devon bulls in efficiency ratio (Eff). The bull, sired

by NFL Progress DSE069 has an Efficiency of 114 and was consigned by MJB Ranch. The bull has EPDs of BW +1.7, WW +82, M +14, YW +123, RFI -1.41, MBT 108, ADG of 4.03

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and WDA 2.69.

For Group 2, lot 1028 posted an Eff of 116. Sired

by Cimarron Defender 443B and consigned by MJB Ranch, the bull has EPDs of BW +3.1, WW +73, M +20, YW +111, RFI -0.93, MBT 111, ADG 3.53 and WDA 3.29.

MBT Index Lot 1015 leads the wayfor Group 2 in Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index with a MBT of 116.

Sired by Leachman Accelerate 166D and consigned

by Stranberg Cattle Company, this bull has EPDs of BW +1.7, WW +74, M +23, YW +97, RFI -1.72, Eff 113, ADG 4.41 and WDA 3.26.

The Group 2 MBT leader was lot 1060, consigned by MJB Ranch. A son of Leachman Accelerate X166D, the bull has EPDs of BW +4.8, WW +85, M +15, YW +123, RFI +0.46, Eff 110, MBT 116, ADG 3.91 and WDA 3.47.

Champion Sire Group – MBT Index The Champion South Devon Sire Group at the Midland Bull Test was MJB Ranch with bulls sired by Leachman Accelerate X166D. These bulls include lots 205, 206, 207 and 208.

World Champion Pen of Three The South Devon World Champion Pen of

Selling 2 Tremendous Angus

Three was also consigned

by MJB Ranch. Lots 159, 160 and 557 earned the title with the highest effi-

ciency and performance values.

South Devon bulls will sell at the Midland Bull

Test Sale on April 1 in Columbus, Mont. To review the entire set of results, visit midlandbulltest.com.

South Devon quality – The MJB Ranch consigned many of the top South Devon Bulls at the Midland Bull Test. Pictured above, lot 1002 led the fall-born bulls in efficiency and was ranked fourth in ADG. Cate Doubet photo

GROWTH • CALVING EASE • EFFICIENCY FROM MARDA

14 Bulls Avg. Ratio: ADG 104 • WDA 104 • NR 113 • EFF 104 • MBT 107 MARDA DUALLY 072

MARDA PACESETTER 074

LOT 100 12-18-19

LOT 104 12-19-19

Sire: D L Dually

Sire: KR Pacesetter

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.12

120

3.66

113

1355

44

114

4.20

122

3.55

111

1332

41

113

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

0.3

92

26

159

ET

109

114

-0.2

70

35

132

116

102

167

10 Traits in Top 15% • Top 1% WW, YW, $F

CEM +12 • $W +83 (Top 4%) • $C +268 (Top 15%)

MARDA BLACKHAWK 062

MARDA FORTUNE 069

+ Growth + Calving Ease + Efficiency Schmidt Prime Cut 2003 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.12

116

3.25

102

1250

39

106

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

1.5

LOT 148 12-15-19

65

26

106

106

100

129

Out of a top SAV Bismarck daughter. $W +68 $F +90 $C +219

Sire: HA Prime Cut 4493

Schmidt Growth Fund 2015 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.45

125

3.57

107

1320

36.5

113

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.0

79

27

140

129

104

164

LOT 106 12-18-19

Sire: Connealy Fortune 7521

12-17-19

Sire: Connealy Blackhawk 6198

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.74

109

3.45

110

1325

44

109

3.74

109

3.45

109

1302

36

109

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

1.3

101

20

168

123

103

151

1.0

91

20

153

117

101

151

CEM +13 • 10 Traits in Top 10% of breed • 6 in Top 1%

7 Traits in Top 10%: WW (1%), YW (1%) • Marb. +.97

MARDA BLACKHAWK 0106

#2 EFF Group 2

MARDA 406 BLACKHAWK 0116

Picture from Kate Roberts LOT 550 2-2-20

Top 3% for WW, YW, $F 8 traits in top 15%

LOT 149 1-6-20

Sire: Deer Valley Growth Fund

Schmidt Century Farm Est. 1865

LOT 102

Roger Schmidt West Bend, WI 262-305-5735

LOT 552 2-24-20

Sire: Connealy Blackhawk 6198

Sire: Connealy Blackhawk 6198

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.57

105

3.50

109

1304

40

112

3.66

114

3.19

104

1182

40

109

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

1.9

92

39

160

ET

118

161

-1.2

78

35

138

ET

104

144

7 Traits in the Top 1% (WW, YW, Milk. Doc, CW, $W, $F) CW +86 • $W +106 • $F +123 • $C +293 (3%)

9 Traits in the Top 10% of the breed: WW (4%), YW (5%), $W +91 (1%), CED +11 (15%)

ALSO SELLING

LOT Birth 553 554 555 101 103 105 108 109

3-2-20 2-10-20 1-11-20 1-16-20 12-18-19 12-19-19 12-20-19 12-17-19

Sire

Connealy Blackhawk 6198 Marda Spur 8810 GVF Maga 7009 DL Dually Basin Payweight 1682 KR Pacesetter Poss Maverick Marda Swagger 762

BW WW Milk YW 365 ADG RAT WDA YR 2.5 0.9 0.6 1.6 2.6 2.0 2.7 2.9

86 66 76 89 76 67 61 62

23 38 23 24 28 24 36 37

149 119 134 151 129 122 112 113

1180 1176 1122 1273 1260 1207 1186 1232

3.78 3.74 2.94 3.74 3.57 3.70 3.28 3.78

111 116 91 105 100 104 92 106

MARDA ANGUS FARM

3.23 3.05 2.83 3.40 3.32 3.21 3.14 3.26

99 103 99 103 102 98 96 100

EFF MBT

106 112 96 102 106 100 98 100

107 111 100 104 105 102 98 103

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Simmental bulls well represented at 2021 Midland Bull Test The Midland Bull Test welcomed two impressive sets of Simmental bulls in 2021. Fall Simmental bulls in Group 1 collectively had an average daily gain (ADG) of 4.00 and weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.01. Simmental Group 2 had an had an average ADG of 3.76 and WDA of 3.12.

Group 1 ADG The leading fall-born Simmental bulls were consigned by Mallett Simmentals of Lampasas, Texas.

The leading bull, sired by TNT Expedient E338, was lot 803. The bull has an ADG of 4.54 and EPDs of BW +1.9, WW +87, M +23, YW +138, RFI +2.65, Eff 94, MBT 106 and WDA 3.09.

Lot 802 ranked second with an ADG of 4.33. A son of TNT No Doubt C295, he has EPDs of BW +2, WW +81, M +26, YW +125, RFI -0.9, Eff 107, MBT 104 and WDA 3.02.

There was a tie for third and fourth place between lot 808 and lot 809. Both bulls had an ADG of 4.08.

Lot 808 was sired by TNT Expedient E338 and has EPDs of BW +2.5, WW +84, M +19, YW +130, RFI -0.33, Eff 105, MBT 103 and WDA 3.13.

Lot 809, also sired by TNT Expedient E338, has EPDs of BW +3.3, WW +86, M +23, YW +134, RFI +0.75, Eff 103, MBT 104 and WDA 3.29.

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Group 2 ADG The leading bulls for Simmental Group 2 were consigned by Mallett Simmentals of Lampasas, Texas.

Lot 812, sired by TNT No Doubt C295, held the leading ADG of 4.20. He has EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +83, M +25, YW +132, RFI +1.10, Eff 107, MBT 106 and WDA 3.32.

Coming in second, lot 815 had an ADG of 3.95.

Another son of TNT No Doubt C295, the bull has EPDs of BW +6, WW +91, M +32, YW +138, RFI -0.62, Eff 113, MBT 109 and WDA 3.3.

Rounding out Simmental Group 2, lot 811 had an ADG of 3.91. The bull was

sired by S D S In Force 112Y and has EPDs of BW -1.2, WW +59, M +24, YW +87, RFI -0.46, Eff 100, MBT 100 and WDA 2.88.

Group 1 WDA All of the leading fallborn Simmental bulls were consigned by Mallett Simmentals of Lampasas, Texas.

To start the group, lot 809 has a WDA of 3.29.

Sired by TNT Expedient E338, the bull has EPDs of BW +3.3, WW +86, M +23, YW +134, RFI +0.75, Eff 103, MBT 104 and ADG 4.08.

Lot 808, sired by TNT Expedient E338, is ranked second with a WDA of 3.13.

He has EPDs of BW +2.5, WW +84, M +19, YW +130, RFI -0.33, Eff 105, MBT 103 and ADG 4.08.

In third place, lot 803 has a WDA of 3.09. The bull, another son of TNT Expedient E338, has EPDs of BW +1.9, WW +87, M +23, YW +138, RFI +2.65, Eff 94, MBT 106 and ADG 4.54.

Lot 802 rounds out the group with a WDA of 3.02.

Sired by TNT No Doubt C295, the bull has EPDs of BW +2, WW +81, M +26, YW +125, RFI -0.9, Eff 107, MBT 104 and ADG 4.33.

Group 2 WDA The top Simmental Group 2 bulls came from Mallett Simmentals of Lampasas, Texas.

The Group 2 ADG leader, lot 812, also leads WDA with a 3.32. A son of TNT No Doubt C295, the bull has EPDs of BW +3.4, WW +83, M +25, YW +132, RFI +1.10, Eff 107, MBT 106 and ADG 4.20.

The second ranked bull, lot 815, is also sired by TNT No Doubt C295. With a WDA of 3.3, the bull has EPDs of BW +6, WW +91, M +32, YW +138, RFI -0.62, Eff 113, MBT 109 and ADG 3.95.

Rounding out the group, lot 813 has a WDA of 3.2.

He was sired by Mallett Unified E732 and has EPDs of BW +0.6, WW +77, M +21, YW +114, RFI -1.34, Eff 103, MBT 104 and ADG 3.24.

Efficiency Lot 802 was ranked as the most efficient fall-born bull with an Efficiency of 107.

This bull was consigned by Mallett Simmentals and sired

by TNT No Doubt C295. He has EPDs of BW +2, WW +81, M +26, YW +125, RFI -0.9, MBT 104, ADG 4.33 and WDA 3.02.

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Group 1 ADG 1 – Lot 803 – 4.54 2 – Lot 802 – 4.33 3/4 – Lot 808 – 4.08 3/4 – Lot 809 – 4.08

Group 1 WDA 1 – Lot 809 – 3.29 2 – Lot 808 – 3.13 3 – Lot 803 – 3.09 4 – Lot 802 – 3.02

Group 2 ADG 1 – Lot 812 – 4.20 2 – Lot 815 – 3.95 3 – Lot 811 – 3.91

Group 2 WDA 1 – Lot 812 – 3.32 2/3 – Lot 815 – 3.27 2/3 – Lot 813 – 3.27

Performance from Ryan Cattle Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.03

117

3.38

106

1275

42

106

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

1.2

79

29

140

100

100

137

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

3.53

99

BW

WW

3.8

90

MBT

3.37

102

Milk

YW

1256

37

101

NR

Eff

$B

32

166

101

103

159

2-8-20

Out of a TenX daughter.

10 traits in top 3% of the breed.

CEM +12 $W +86 $F +116

1-5-20 • Sire: Deer Valley Growth Fund

2 Additional Angus Prospects Lot

Birth

Sire

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

BW

WW

YW

Eff

MBT

186

1-14-20

MOGCK Entice

3.40

96

3.28

99

1218

3.0

72

129

84

95

187

1-21-20

Growth Fund

3.32

96

3.24

99

1184

0.5

84

144

86

95

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Rat WDA 118 3.71 WW Milk 67 40

YR 365 SC MBT 118 1409 37 115 YW NR WEff $B 128 109 113 154

Sire: Thomas Xpansion 5810

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Lot 185

Group 2 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 815 – 109

13 traits in top 20% of the breed. $W +72 (15%) $F +98 (top 15%)

Lot 495

SC

Group 1 Midland Bull Test Index 1 – Lot 801 and Lot 803 – 106

ADG 4.03 BW 3.6

12-9-19 • Sire: Baldridge 38 Special

RC Growth Fund 77

Group 2 Efficiency 1 – Lot 815 – 113

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Out of a VAR Discovery 2240 dam.

7 traits in top 15% of the breed. $W +81 $C +237

Lot 184

Group 1 Efficiency 1 – Lot 802 – 107

A Power Bull from Wulf

RC Specialist 84 ADG

2 is lot 815. This bull was a leader in both ADG and WDA. Also sired by TNT No Doubt C295 and consigned by Mallett Simmentals, the bull has EPDs of BW +6, WW +91, M +32, YW +138, RFI -0.62, Eff 113, MBT 109, ADG 3.95 and WDA 3.3.

MBT Index Two bulls consigned by Mallett Simmentals, lot 801 and lot 803, led the pack with Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index scores of 106.

Lot 801, sired by S D S In Force 112Y, has EPDs of BW -1, WW +72, M +26, YW +107, RFI -0.29, Eff 105, ADG 3.91 and WDA 3.24.

A son of TNT Expedient E338, lot 803 has EPDs of BW +1.9, WW +87, M +23, YW +138, RFI +2.65, Eff 94, ADG 4.54 and WDA 3.09.

Group 2 Simmental bulls were led by lot 815 in MBT with a score of 109. This bull is sired by TNT No Doubt C295 and consigned by Mallett Simmentals. He has EPDs of BW +6, WW +91, M +32, YW +138, RFI -0.62, Eff 113, ADG 3.95 and WDA 3.3.

Simmental bulls sell at the Midland Bull Test on April 1 in Columbus, Mont. To view the full set of test results, visit midlandbulltest.com.

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WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.20

118

3.56

105

1297

40

110

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.5

75

17

142

ET

114

157

Lot 40 12-26-19

Goforth Admiral G74

Top 3% YW • Top 10% CW, WW and $F

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.03

115

3.65

115

1416

36

107

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.7

73

22

135

100

97

162

Goforth Admiral E25 ranks in the top 1% for weaning weight, yearling weight, carcass weight, residual average daily gain, calving ease maternal, feedlot value and beef value.

Sire: Goforth Admiral E25

Lot 188

Sire: Woodhill Blueprint

12-15-19

S/A Treasure 0203-1280

Goforth/Scarlett No Doubt ON5

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.41

128

3.48

104

1244

39

111

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.74

110

3.06

92

1104

36

102

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

3.5

96

21

166

100

104

189

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

0.8

66

21

126

105

105

126

CED +9 CEM +12 $W +62

Lot 45 1-26-20

Sire: MGR Treasure

7 Additional Top Prospects Lot

Birth

Sire

ADG

Rat WDA

YR

BW

37

12-23-19

LD Capitalist 316

3.57

104

3.17

98

-0.5

58

33

108

39

12-25-19

LD Capitalist 316

4.08

119

3.16

102 95

0.7

-0.5

81

17

139 109 110

42

1-18-20

J&J Weigh Up 294

3.99

116

3.26

99

1.3

74

28

136 100 104

43

1-23-20

SS Niagara 229

3.87

112

3.16

96

-0.5

64

27

117 102 102

38

41

44

12-24-19 1-1-20

1-24-20

J&J Weigh Up 294 SS Niagara 229

Barstow Cash

3.28

3.74

3.91

95

109

110

3.14

3.09

3.25

97

97

0.3

2.1

WW Milk YW 55

59

59

31

34

30

105

Eff MBT 99

96

101 98

110 104 102

123 100 102

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ADG Rat WDA YR 365 BW WW 3.87 112 3.29 102 1229 1.3 74 3.45 107 3.27 106 1205 0.9 65

Milk YW Eff SC 31 139 103 39 29 121 89 37

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Veterinarian explains how trichomoniasis can be detrimental to producers’ herds Bovine trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as trich, is a venereal disease caused by the microscopic protozoa bacteria Tritrichomonas foetus.

This disease is more common in the Mountain States region, however, trich has been found in many herds throughout the entire country.

“I have never seen a disease with the economic devastation affecting a cow/calf producer like trich,” says Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinarian Dr. John Davidson.

Impact of trich The impact trich has on a herd is devastating to producers and lasts several years.

“Trich can affect a herd in many ways,” Davidson explains. “Once a bull with trich gets into a herd of cows, producers will

notice one of two things – an increase of open cows or a long calving season.”

Additionally, he adds, a cow with trich can’t be considered bred until they have passed the 120-day mark in pregnancy. Usually, cows with trich will abort the calf.

These cows will cycle back into heat after their body has fought off the infection from T. foetus.

Once the infection is gone, the cow can be considered safe until the next breeding year.

“The best way to control trich once it has entered a herd is to cull infected cattle,” Davidson notes. “A bull will often be chronically affected by trich.”

He continues, “No treatment is available and producers lose calves when these bulls breed cows. A producer’s best bet is to cull

bulls and end the vicious cycle.”

“Infected bulls are hard to identify because, unlike cows, bulls show no symptoms,” he says. “Several states have started to require mandatory trich testing because of this.”

Trich will also increase the length of calving season. Davidson notes this is because it can take anywhere from two to four months for a cow to clear up the infection.

Most times, the inflammatory response occurs within 18 days of an infected breeding. Typically, cows will return to their normal 21-day cycle.

In most situations, however, aborting the fetus will occur between 50 and 60 days after breeding.

Recovering from a trich infection There are several steps

producers must take when recovering from the impact trich has had on cowherds.

“Producers can see up to a 50 percent decrease in calf crop after a trich outbreak,” Davidson shares.

“For a 100-head operation, this means a producer could lose $20,000 or more.”

He adds, producers spend a lot of money replacing culled cattle. Additionally, they are also set back on their genetic progress within their herd.

“Producers will likely see less profit on the calves they have left,” Davidson says. “Later conception dates result in smaller, lighter calves at weaning.”

In fact, he shares a calf born 60 days later than the rest of the herd will be about 120 pounds lighter than their contemporaries, even if they gain two pounds per day. Roughly, he says, a

“I have never seen a disease with the economic devastation affecting a cow/calf producer like trich.” – Dr. John Davidson, Boehringer Ingelheim producer will lose $150 per late-born calf.

Herd prevention There is no treatment for trich, so the best way for producers to deal with the disease is to prevent their herd from being exposed to it.

“The only way to never come in contact with trich is to prevent it,” Davidson states. “Buying virgin bulls or bulls with a negative trich test is a good example of preventative measures producers can take.”

He continues to explain once bulls get out into the herd and start breeding, it

is extremely hard to contain the spread of trich.

Producers should carefully consider and test any replacement cattle entering the herd. It is a good idea to work with a veterinarian to find a strong vaccination program to help herds fight off diseases.

Information in this article was compiled from a Boehringer Ingelheim YouTube series titled Ready, Set, Vet – Cattle Health Advice.

Madi Slaymaker is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Animal behavior expert shares the science behind low-stress handling with cattle Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. She is known for her work with animal behavior and trailblazing a path for knowledge regarding autism.

Grandin has spent her life trying to understand her own autistic mind, and it is her understanding of the human mind which has helped her understand animal behavior.

She has designed live-

stock handling facilities which are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries.

Almost half of all cattle in North America are handled in Grandin’s center track restrainer system, specially designed for meat plants.

Grandin has also developed a scoring system used to assess producers’ handling practices.

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Cattle handling systems Many producers fail to have corrals set up to help cattle travel more naturally, Grandin notes. Corrals designed by Grandin are built with curved races, and some feature curved squeeze chutes.

The idea behind curved races is cattle have a tendency to return to where they came from.

Due to this, cattle work through curved alleys better than straight ones as the curves mimic cattle’s natural behavior.

Throughout the years, Grandin has designed handling systems for large and small producers, along with feedlot opera-

tions and loading chutes.

Oftentimes, cattle are too flighty to be touched by humans while being worked. Cattle work better when there are solid sides on handling systems.

According to Grandin, solid siding keeps distractions out of sight and leads to calmer cattle.

Producers with cattle who can easily be led on halter don’t necessarily need to use these solid sides. However, if running both tame and wild cattle, it is recommended for producers to have curved races with solid sides on handling systems.

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Usually, cattle will panic when they slip and continually slipping can put cattle in a constant agitated state, impacting the ease of work.

Stress affects meat quality Additionally, stress can affect meat quality in several ways.

Dark, firm and dry (DFD) cut meat is caused by depleted glycogen throughout muscles and stress of the animal. Fluctuating temperatures, excessive use of growth hormones, genetics and rough handling can all contribute to DFD. It is also important to note, bulls often make up more of the dark cutting meat than heifers, cows or steers.

To prevent DFD, Grandin recommends producers don’t mix cattle together prior to slaughter as fighting can increase the potential for dark cutting. Handling animals quietly and eliminating the use of hot shots, unloading cattle trucks promptly and not holding cattle in stockyards overnight can also help to prevent DFD. Good handling practices can also help lower cattle stress, resulting in

better meat quality. Producers should only move small herds of cattle, not overcrowd a pen and install non-slip flooring to help keep cattle calm. It is also beneficial to understand the basic concepts of flight zones and points of balance. Producers should keep in mind calm and quiet cattle move easier.

Cattle need adequate space in feedlot pens, Grandin notes. Stockyards and packing plants should have enough capacity so animals can promptly be unloaded off trucks. Heat tends to build up rapidly in a stationary cattle pot. A feedlot should have large and small pens due to weather conditions, animal sizes and varying holding times.

Guidelines state 20 square feet should be available for each 1,200 pound steer or heifer.

These stocking rates provide enough room for working when animals are moved out of the pen.

If cattle are in the pen tightly, it can be more difficult for producers to empty the pen.

Information for this article was sourced from Dr. Temple Grandin’s website. For more information, visit templegrandin.com.

Madi Slaymaker is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Bull power and breeding potential provided through soundness exams Many producers overlook the importance of doing a breeding soundness exam (BSE) for their bulls, and it is simply because they are busy. When bulls need tested, producers are typically calving and cannot get away. Then comes breeding season.

Dr. Tyler Dohlman of Iowa State University Veterinary School shares a BSE is a tool to manage bulls for a successful breeding season.

“There are many tough decisions to make to successfully run a cow/calf operation,” he says. “The one good thing producers can do is test their bulls from a BSE standpoint.”

BSE as insurance Testing makes for a great insurance policy for a couple reasons.

“Sub-infertility and infertility can have long-term effects,” Dohlmans says.

He notes if a bull has no defects and is producing good quality sperm cells, then he is a return investment for the producer.

Every year the producer has the guarantee their bulls have passed the soundness exam and are able to breed successfully in the upcoming season.

“Every 21 days a cow is left open, it leaves the producer with a loss of 55 to 60 pounds come weaning weight on their calves,” says Dohlman.

The return investment is simple considering every cattle producer wants a consistent set of calves.

“Producers want nice consistency in the group – they don’t want 400 weights and also 600 weights in the same group,” explains Dohlman. “They want a nice equal group through-

out so they can put calves in their feedlot and finish them at the same time.”

Additionally, Dohlman shares cattle producers utilize BSE as much or more than pregnancy testing, adding he has only touched about 50 to 60 percent of the bulls coming through the university.

BSE physical examinations Dohlman says, “In general, bull BSE is actually a snapshot of the bull’s breeding potential for the date the exam was performed. This basically means when we bring a bull in, we examine him for a thorough breeding soundness exam and qualify him as a satisfactory potential breeder. It doesn’t mean he’ll be a satisfactory breeder for the rest of his life, or even the next day.”

There are four main exams making up the BSE. “Its not just collecting the bulls and seeing what their semen looks like or what their sperm cells look like,” explains Dohlman.

There is a general physical examination, internal reproductive examination, external genitialia examination and semen quality examination.

“I see way too many bulls coming in this time of year with a body condition score of 4.5 to five, which has a lot to do with Mother Nature,” says Dohlman. “But, we know when we turn bulls out, they’re going to have a job to do and they’re going to lose some body mass.”

Preferably, bull body condition scores should be in the six to seven range, Dolhman adds. The physical examination covers general health, body condition, eyes, dentition/mouth and

musculoskeletal features.

Internal evaluations “Our internal reproductive exam is very similar to the pregnancy check on a female,” shares Dohlman. “This is usually just a rectal palpation, sometimes an ultrasound is used just to make sure we have normal organs on the reproductive side of the male.”

The external genitialia examination looks at the scrotum, penis and prepuce.

Dohlman explains from this, veterinarians can tell if there is some abnormalities which could inhibit reproductive performance.

He explains the scrotum should be symmetrical in shape and be free of blemishes such as frost bite, warts or scars. For the penis/prepuce examination, Dohlman studies the important anatomy structures to rule out any abnormalities such as retroprepucial lacerations, hair-rings and more.

“During the semen quality part of the exam, we evaluate the semen motility,” shares Dohlman. “We’re looking for those sperm cells which have progressive linear motility.”

Then, they look at semen morphology.

Dohlman continues, “I can’t stress it enough, morphology has to be done on sperm cells to get an accurate diagnosis of a satisfactory potential breeder versus a sub-fertile or infertile bull.”

According to Dohlman, morphology has a higher predictability of success in natural cover, artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization than motility.

To rate the bull satisfactory, the morphology of sperm cells must be 70 percent or greater.

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“This would be the same thing as a sperm – everything has to be built right.”

Dohlman explains, in whole, a BSE not only evalu-

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Breed association representatives discuss value of EPDs in depth Several breed association representatives convened during a National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen to Cattlemen episode to discuss and analyze the value of expected progeny differences (EPDs).

Dan Moser, former president at Angus Genetics Inc., Tom Brink, chief executive officer at Red Angus Association of America, Shane Bedwell, chief operating officer at American Hereford Association, Colt Keffer, north central representative for American International Charolais Association and Tom Strahm, commercial marketing director at American Gelbvieh Association delve into exactly what EPDs are and explain their importance of utilizing the tool in production systems.

The panel notes EPDs describe the difference in performance a producer could expect from an individual animal from their contemporaries. According to the team, EPDs are reliable and producers can use them with confidence to improve their herds.

Value of EPDs EPDs combine pedigrees, genomics, performance of relatives and the animal’s own performance for producers to utilize.

“We’re getting an objective, accurate value producers can compare across farms and ranches,” explains Moser. “It pulls all the environmental differences from ranch to ranch out, so it’s truly a direct genetic value.”

EPDs are well known in registered herds, but they also have their place in commercial herds. Commercial producers today are looking to make multi-trade improvements and EPDs allow them to improve calving ease, maternal aspects, growth and more.

Brink believes EPDs are the most valuable tool to help producers accomplish this goal. Producers can rely on and use EPDs with confidence.

He continues, “In fact, EPDs have never been better,” noting EPDs today include DNA and genomic testing, adding value and accuracy to the data.

To ensure all EPD information is correct, a system is implemented.

“The EPD protocol at the American Hereford Association is a whole herd reporting program,” Bedwell explains, adding, breeders send in every part of their data either through mail or online, allowing the association to produce data every week. “With

the progressiveness of several breeders, and within breeds, getting this information and building accuracy of certain EPDs is extremely important.”

Genomic testing According to the panel, genomic testing is a great tool to determine the accuracy of multiple calves, especially for young animals lacking progeny.

“It’s one of the greatest values of doing DNA testing on young animals because producers get the benefit of some proof,” shares Brink. “They actually get the same impact in terms of EPD accuracy, and an increase in this accuracy, as if the animal had a significant number of progenies.”

This can vary trait by trait, but it jumpstarts the accuracy of an EPD and creates more reliability and predictability for the producer to use. The One Step Methodology is allowing DNA information to be incorporated on the front end of the evaluation, ensuring accurate results.

Actual performance versus EPD “I think it’s a lot like any kind of bull buying experience,” explains Keffer, adding, producers need to keep in mind the difference in actual performance

and an expected progeny difference. “Actual performance is what producers can expect a bull to do in production, not particularly how he weighs and measures on a particular day.”

Although some producers want to see actual performance data, EPDs provide an important look into how producers can build their herd for the future and looking further than just the animal’s performance on days data were collected.

Actual data on one trait, such as birthweight, will not be transferred throughout the herd. For example, a low-birthweight bull will more than likely be out of a first-calve heifer.

According to Moser, this is occurs because, “A first-calf heifer is going to have a calf weighing seven to nine pounds lighter than she will when she’s older.

This low birthweight is not going to be transmitted back to the entire herd – it is just an environmental thing.”

“EPDs are a very important factor of selecting how producers want to build their herd in the future, not so much a particular day, but what a bull will do for the herd years and years to come,” Keffer adds.

“EPDs are a very important factor of selecting how producers want to build their herd in the future, not so much a particular day, but what a bull will do for the herd years and years to come.”

– Colt Keffer, American International Charolais Association This is one of the factors EPD equations take into consideration and eliminate.

Trait and economic indices The American Gelbvieh Association was one of the first to develop a feeder profit index.

“This index looks at all the growth and carcass traits, so if producers are selecting bulls for terminal feeder cattle, they can use this index for high growth and high carcass traits,” explains Strahm, noting producers should also look at the individual components of said trait to make sure the bull in consideration has an acceptable EPD in the individual component and not just the index.

Bioeconomic indexes take the production and cost traits, and then put them together to obtain market weight traits. Brink explains putting these traits together gives pro-

ducers an economic index, which can affect their profitability very directly.

As most producers are trying to make multi-trade improvements, indexes allow them to simplify selection decisions.

“Producers really can change a population by using those indexxes and really find the most profitable combinations for the commercial industry,” shares Moser.

EPDs, along with indexes, have progressed and made it easier for the producer to improve their herd by focusing on pure genetics.

Information in this article was presented in a National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen to Cattlemen episode dated Feb. 3, 2021.

Delcy Graham is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Producers encouraged to begin making pre-breeding season preparations

Whether producers have wrapped up their busy calving season or are in the full swing of things, they need to start thinking ahead and making pre-breeding preparations in regards to their bull battery, according to Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist Dr. Mark Johnson.

In fact, with bull turnout just around the corner for January-calving herds, Johnson notes during an episode of OSU’s Sunup TV, aired on March 6, it is critical producers start preparing their bulls for their busiest time of year.

Breeding season objectives To begin, Johnson explains there are three overarching breeding objectives for the majority of cow/calf herds during the breeding season.

“First, we want to get as many cows bred as early in the breeding season as possible,” he says. “Second, we want to get cows bred to bulls with as much genetic potential as possible. And lastly, we want to accomplish this as economically as we possibly can.”

While this triad of objectives is certainly important, Johnson says

the first of the three is one of the most critical.

“The result of getting cows settled on their first estrus cycle of the breeding season is weaning off heavier calves with more pay weight,” Johnson states. “In fact, the 21 days we lose if we miss the first heat cycle on a cow during the breeding season can result in calves weaning 40 to 50 pounds lighter than their counterparts.”

“If we spread this over a few cows in our cowherd, the financial losses begin to add up really quick,” he continues. “Therefore, it is critical to address this first objective and get as many cows bred as early in the breeding season as possible. To do this, producers need to make some prebreeding preparations for their bulls before turning them out with their cows.”

Bull-to-cow ratios First, and most importantly, Johnson notes producers need to kick off their breeding season with a proper amount of bulls in their battery, and in order to do this, they need to understand bull-to-cow ratios.

“It is important to think about what we are expecting our bulls to do during the breeding season, especially in terms

of how many cows we expect them to settle,” he says, noting there are a few general rules of thumb in regards to how many cows a bull can cover based on his age.

“We can expect a 12-month-old bull to cover about 12 cows in a defined breeding season, and an 18-month-old bull should be able to cover about 18 or 19 cows in this same timeframe,” explains Johnson.

“Two-year-old bulls can be expected to cover 25 cows, and bulls older than two, up to six years of age, can be expected to cover 25 to 35 cows in a breeding season.”

While these ratios are a good starting point, Johnson notes it is never a bad idea to have a few extra bulls in the string to replace any bulls who have broken down or been injured.

Pre-breeding preparations In addition to entering the breeding season with the proper amount of bulls, Johnson provides a few other important prebreeding preparation considerations.

A pre-breeding preparation Johnson highly recommends is having breeding soundness exams conducted on all bulls before turning them out

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with cows. Johnson also encourages producers who utilize multi-sire pastures to mix bulls prior to breeding season.

“It is important to mix bulls as early as possible so they are able to establish their hierarchy,” he explains. “If, and most likely when, bulls do fight and cause an injury, producers will have plenty of time to replace them if need be. Addressing prebreeding injuries is much

“It is important to think about what we are expecting our bulls to do during the breeding season, especially in terms of how many cows we expect them to settle.” – Dr. Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University easier than those happening inside of breeding season. When this happens, bulls aren’t able to cover cows, which spells serious financial disaster. It is better to make preparations

now, then to pay later.”

Hannah Bugas is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.

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Veterinarian discusses care differences between young and mature bulls Young bulls need more feed and care than mature bulls, according to Veterinarian and Professor of Cattle Reproductive Health at the University of Calgary John Kastelic.

“There is a critical window of bull development from about six to eight weeks of age up to weaning age,” Kastelic explains. “If bull calves are fed really well during this time, they reach puberty quicker, have larger testes and produce a lot more sperm.”

Feeding for optimum condition If bulls have a dam that milks well or if they are creep-fed, they do better than a young bull who has been underfed.

“After this, it’s a matter of feeding the young bulls to keep them growing, healthy and fit, but not fat,” says Kastelic.

Too much fat in the scrotum interferes with fertility due to the insulating effects of

the fat which inhibits heat loss and proper cooling. Testes on over-conditioned bulls tend to be too warm for optimum sperm production and viability.

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

Young bulls overfed for a sale or for the show ring are often considered too fat for optimum reproduction, interfering with soundness and fertility. When those bulls go out with cows for the first time, they often fall apart and don’t hold up, or may lose an excessive amount of body condition.

“In grossly over-fitted young bulls, there can be permanent damage so there is no justification for overfeeding bulls,” Kastelic notes.

If producers purchase an over-conditioned young bull, it is recommended to allow him time to lose extra weight.

Slowly changing the bull’s diet to a forage-based diet and letting him gradually lose the extra fat as he continues to grow is better for his health in the long run.

Breeding season diet “After a bull completes their first breeding season – such as yearling bulls coming off breeding pastures – they may have lost substantial weight,” Kastelic explains.

“Bulls also have an alarmingly high rate of injuries associated with breeding and need time to recover.”

If fed well, however, young bulls who lost weight during their first breeding season will have efficient shortterm compensatory weight gain.

“These bulls will be able to use feed with greater efficiency and be able to restore much of the lost body condition,” he says.

It is important to give bulls this chance for gain by penning younger bulls separately

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from older, more aggressive bulls which may keep young bulls away from feed.

“Producers should make sure young bulls have adequate protein in their diet, as well as energy, since they are still growing,” Kastelic recommends. “Older bulls generally need more of a maintenance diet, since we don’t want them getting too fat before the next breeding season.”

Producers should consistently monitor body condition, keeping in mind any lost condition should be restored without putting too much cover on the bull.

Post-breeding considerations “Young bulls should be in compatible groups and ranchers should keep an eye on dominance issues to make sure none of the bulls get beaten up by a pen-mate or become too timid to come to feed,” says Kastelic. “If a bull is low in the pecking order, he may need to be by himself or put with one other bull he gets along with for less competition.”

It is important to have adequate feed bunk space, so every bull gets his share.

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NR

3.57

104

3.36

103

110

38

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

-0.5

76

17

120

107

106

BW WW Milk YW NR Eff $B 2.5 63 20 107 109 113 119

LOT 508

Lot 25

Allisons Special Ashland 014 1-24-20

Lot 28

by GAR Ashland

ADG

RAT

WDA

YR

NR

SC

3.87

112

3.34

102

103

38.5

BW

WW

Milk

YW

Eff

MBT

0.7

68

23

117

106

106

Sire HA Value Added 7578 MAR Innovation 251 MOGCK Entice GAR Ashland

CED 11 4 5 9

BW 0.1 1.5 1.4 1.6

WW 68 60 68 74

Milk 30 29 32 20

YW 118 99 109 127

IMF .64 .37 .66 .73

REA .77 .40 .69 .97

ADG 3.95 3.70 3.87 3.32

BW 85 85 83 83

205 761 706 729 718

NR 114 106 109 107

EFF 103 107 103 105

MBT 108 104 106 101

CW +50 • RE +.60 • $C +210

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ADG Rat WDA YR 365 SC MBT 3.11 91 3.37 104 1247 37.5 104 BW WW Milk YW NR 1.8 67 23 120 120

Eff $B 106 120

CW +54 • $F +94 • $C +177

BW 83# • 205 Wt. 687# 365Wt. 1,227# CED +13 • MB .75 • REA .70 $W +73 (15%)

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Sire: Silver State Ten X 310

ADG Rat WDA YR 365 SC MBT 3.78 111 3.29 103 1231 39 109

SC

CED +13 • Marb .37 • REA .52 BW 83# • 205 Wt. 733# • 365 Wt. 1,234#

their baby teeth and starting to get their adult teeth. The new incisors are coming in, along with the premolar teeth around 24 to 30 months of age.”

“This is a challenging stage for young bulls because the teeth are changing and it may be harder for them to eat normally,” he adds.

“We have a pasture for our older bulls, including bulls above the age of three, and another place for the yearlings and two-yearolds,” Olson explains. “Then, the feeding becomes a simple matter of calories. Bulls are still growing to age three and need to be fed adequately.”

“It’s no different from a first-calf heifer who lost a lot of weight during the first lactation period,” he notes. “The heifer is raising a big calf and still growing, and we’re asking her to rebreed. This is a difficult time for her, and a bull of this age is similar in his needs for nutrition.”

Young bulls are still growing being asked to reproduce. Many lose a considerable amount of weight during their first breeding season and require care to return to premium condition.

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

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CED +10 • Marb .62 • RE .65 BW 81# • 205 Wt. 710# • 365 Wt. 1,265#

Lot 22

feed excessive energy and get bulls too fat, but some will need higher levels to regain body weight. If they are a bit footsore and lame, they may also need extra care,” he adds.

Sometimes producers bring home their bulls after the breeding season and put them in the back pasture and ignore them.

“Paying a little more attention to bulls, adjusting their feed if necessary and having more than one bull pen, so they can be separated as needed, can help avoid problems,” explains Kastelic. “We don’t want to have some bulls fail to thrive just because they are low in the pecking order, or have some of the older bulls becoming grossly overweight because they are dominant and keeping the others away from the feed.”

Introducing sale bulls Travis Olson of Ole Farms Athabasca in Alberta, Canada, says it’s usually a big adjustment for young sale bulls to go from a massive amount of nutrition to grazing grass and still be asked to grow and breed cows at the same time.

“When those bulls come back in from the breeding pastures they’ve lost a lot of weight, and it is a difficult transition,” Olson says.

He continues, “Also at this age, bulls are losing

Lot 510 511 512 513

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BW 1.8 2.5 -1.6 3.8

LOT 509 Also Selling: WW 66 73 51 56

Milk 22 25 23 16

YW 113 128 89 104

NR 113 109 106 117

ADG 3.40 3.49 3.32 3.11

RAT 100 102 103 91

WDA 3.38 3.36 3.11 3.18

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EFF 98 108 87 103

MBT 104 105 99 102

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AI technician explains how synching heifers’ heat cycles increases fertility and shortens calving interval “Heat synchronization and artificial insemination (AI) can be extremely beneficial to any cow/ calf operation,” said Harold Miller, rancher and owner of 7 Triangle 7 Cattle Co. located in Akron, Colo. Harold and his wife, Cheryl, have taught over 6,000 students how to successfully AI cattle.

Inability to predict estrous, or heat cycles, of cattle has made AI impractical in the past. Producers have fought low conception rates and extra labor during past attempts.

Throughout years of research, several heat synchronization protocols have been developed to help producers attain high conception rates when practicing AI. The estrous cycle Understanding the estrous cycle is important for producers interested in breeding, especially when trying to achieve maximum conception rates.

“An estrous cycle is a sequence of events occuring in preparation for mating, conception and pregnancy,” Miller stated.

“The average length between cycles is 21 days, although length can range from 17 to 24 days. Heifers or cows outside this range are considered

abnormal.”

Miller explained the three stages of a heat cycle – metestrus, diestrus and proestrus.

Metestrus starts the cycle by releasing an egg.

This phase occurs from day one through day five.

Diestrus occurs from day five to day 17. This is when the corpus luteum is mature and fully functioning. During this phase, a heifer will release the hormone progesterone.

Proestrus occurs from day 17 to day 20. During this phase, a heifer releases estrogen and prostaglandin. The corpus luteum begins to regress.

According to Miller, heifers have longer heat cycles compared to cows.

Heat cycles can range from six hours to upwards of 20 hours, but the average is 18 hours for heifers.

Miller explained, research at Colorado State University regarding synchronized heats compared to natural heat cycles concluded synchronized heats were easier to detect. There was an average of 48 mounts per cow, and standing heat lasted 12 hours on average. Natural heat, however, averaged 22 mounts per cow and only lasted 8 hours.

“Understanding the estrous cycle is key to heat synchronization and AI,” Miller stated. “When starting the heat synching process, a prostaglandin shot has to be given between days six and day 16.”

Heat synchronization protocols There are several heat synchronization protocols.

Producers should take time going over each protocol and carefully consider which works best for their breeding program.

“I have two heat synchronization protocols I prefer to use when breeding heifers,” Miller explained. “The 14-day Melengestrol Acetate (MGA), an orally active progestin and the controlled internal drug release (CIDR) are my go-to synchronization protocols.”

Benefits of the MGA protocol include low cost, a high degree of synchrony and high rates of pregnancy. One disadvantage of MGA is every heifer has to consume her amount of MGA every day.

MGA, when consumed daily, suppresses a heifer’s heat cycle. MGA is fed for 14 days at a rate of 0.5 milligrams per head

per day.

After the 14-day feeding period, cattle are taken off MGA and have a heat cycle around 48 hours later. This is a low fertility heat. Cattle will cycle again, 19 days later.

The CIDR protocol is used to restart a heifer’s heat cycle. The CIDR is injected into the cow and left for a number of days.

The CIDR protocol can be used in addition to hormone shots.

“The CIDR protocol allows producers to have control over the heat cycle,” Miller said. “The most common way to breed using a CIDR is a 10 day program. On day one, the CIDR is implanted

“An estrous cycle is a sequence of events occuring in preparation for mating, conception and pregnancy. The average length between cycles is 21 days, although length can range from 17 to 24 days. Heifers or cows outside this range are considered abnormal.” – Harold Miller, 7 Triangle 7 Cattle Co. and a shot of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is given.”

He continued, “A week later, the CIDR is removed and the cow receives a shot of prostaglandin. The cow should cycle two to three days after the CIDR is removed and can then be bred.”

These protocols are

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ADG Rat WDA YR

365

3.95

111

3.28

99

BW

WW Milk

YW 106

1.1

55

20

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.99

117

3.73

118

1408

45

114

BW

WW

MILK

YW

NR

EFF

$B

4.6

89

23

158

116

105

149

Granger Black Eagle 034 2-16-20 Sire: Granger Black Eagle 822

SC

MBT

ADG

1218

38

106

3.91

NR

EFF

$B

BW

ET

106

158

4.0

73

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Marb + .87 • RE +.57 • $F +97 (15%) $C +242

Lot 135

ADG

10 Traits in Top 5% of Breed: CW +71 (3%) 6 in Top 1%: WW, YW, SC, MW, HH $F +115 (3%)

Lot 401

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only two of many heat synchronization protocols, noted Miller. Producers should research synch protocols when determining which works best for their operation.

Madi Slaymaker is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

115

3.68

116

WW

MILK

YW

1386

40

112

NR

EFF

$B

19

129

111

104

90

6 Traits in the Top 15% of the breed: WW, YW (top 10%), MW +110 (4%)

Lot 402 Granger Black Eagle 005

Blohm Jet Black 044

2-13-20

#2 ADGT #3 MB

1-12-2 by Bar R Jet Black 5063 ADG Rat WDA YR 4.96

140

BW

WW Milk

4.0

92

3.67 35

365

SC

MBT

107 1316

38

118

YW

NR

EFF

$B

167

ET

110

190

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.16

129

3.56

115

1306

39

112

BW

WW

MILK

YW

NR

EFF

$B

1.1

69

18

130

100

105

172

11 Traits in the Top 20% of the breed.

CEM +13 • WW (15%) • YW (10%) $F +93 • $C +216

Lot 405 Granger President 014

Out of a flush sister to Tour of Duty.

12 Traits in Top 4% of the breed.

Mat Grandam Prod. 4 NR 110 1% Traits include WW, YW, YH, MH, CW, $W, $F, $C +302 (2%)

Lot 136

2-13-20

WW Milk YW Eff SC MBT 84 38 130 99 38 100 79 32 136 97 38.5 107

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Sire: SAV President 6847

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

4.03

118

3.48

107

1281 38.5

107

BW

WW

MILK

YW

NR

EFF

$B

4.9

72

29

128

104

100

113

~ Also Selling 2 LD Capitalist Sons ~ Lot Birth ADG Rat WDA YR 365 BW 137 1-20-20 3.15 89 3.16 96 1178 2.6 138 1-10-20 3.95 111 3.40 103 1266 3.0

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WW, YW Top 10% of breed. $W +63 • $F +86 Lot 400 403 404 406 407 408 410

Birth 2-9-20 2-15-20 2-16-20 2-20-20 2-13-20 2-11-20 2-13-20

Lot 411

Also selling these great prospects:

Sire Granger Black Eagle 822 Granger Black Eagle 822 Granger Great Falls 630 Curtin 1682 Payweight 7066 Ellingson Homestead 6030 Granger Stockman LC 815 SAV President 6847

BW 4.0 2.9 1.7 1.8 1.1 2.1 5.5

WW 68 64 60 61 91 74 85

Milk 32 18 30 33 24 27 23

YW 117 111 97 100 154 128 142

NR 104 100 102 98 112 111 107

ADG 3.53 3.78 3.24 3.19 3.36 3.11 3.32

Rat 103 111 95 93 104 91 97

WDA YR 3.46 107 3.49 110 3.32 102 3.23 99 3.36 115 3.40 108 3.39 106

Jim and Beth Granger

EFF MBT 106 105 95 104 97 99 102 98 99 108 92 101 106 104

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Genetic specialist explains the importance of aligning trait emphasis with market endpoints Matching genetic traits between cows and bulls for optimum calf performance is important in any operation.

Genetics can play a significant role in how well annaul calf crops perform.

“There are two steps when matching traits throughout a herd,” says Dr. Bob Weaber, a Kansas State University (KSU) cattle breeding and genetic specialist.

Weaber states there are two steps to choosing traits.

Step one is determining the breeding objective and picking the right breed. Step two is choosing the best individ-

ual to fit the operation’s needs in the breed based on expected progeny differences (EPDs), genetic testing and selection indexes.

Breeding objective Producers should be working towards an objective when running a cow/calf operation, whether selling feedlot calves or raising replacement heifers.

Weaber notes, “It is always good to write down breeding objectives. I prefer to write them down with mathematics rather than just words.”

He provides the example, “Our objective is to breed cat-

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tle which breed as yearlings, calve unassisted and rear a good calf for sale at weaning.

We aim to breed functional, easy-fleshing cattle that can forage on the hills over winter, but must have the temperament and soundness to be farmed intensively during calving and the breeding season.”

“This example covers most of the basics,” Weaber adds. “However, it does not say how operations will be replacing cattle. If producers are raising replacement heifers, there is a different objective than if buying replacement heifers.”

Strategies The bull selection process doesn’t need to be complicated.

“The strategy I like to use

is breeding environmentally friendly cows to market endpoint bulls,” Weaber explains.

“Sometimes producers make the selection process too complicated.”

Additionally, he adds, producers have a tendency to place pressure on trait emphasis while throwing breeding objectives out the window.

EPDs are the tools used to explain the genetic difference between individual bulls, shared Weaber.

“Breeding efficiency has to be viewed from an operation standpoint and not on a per cow basis,” Weaber says. “As producers, we should be asking ourselves if it is more beneficial to change the environment to fit our cows or to make our cows more adaptable to

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ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

5.08

143

3.93

119

1463

38.5

122

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

Eff

$B

1.1

84

35

161

123

110

171

Out of a tremendous Black Granite daughter.

Top 1% YW, CW, $W, $F • Top 2% WW 12 traits in top 10% of the breed

Lot 207

S S Wall Street H94 1-1-20

Sire: Deer Valley Wall Street

ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.87

109

3.48

106

1305 34.5

108

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

2.1

78

23

148

110

106

174

11 Traits in the top 15% of the breed.

Lot 206

S S Wall Street H134

S S Mainstay H48

Lot 208 1-11-20 ADG

WDA

YR

365

4.16

117

3.40

103

BW

WW

Milk

YW

1.8

80

30

159

12-16-19

SC

MBT

ADG

1263

33

109

NR

EFF

$B

103

113

203

Out of a Comrade x Hoover Dam cow.

Top 1% YW, CW, $F, $B, $C

Additional Prospects:

Lot 205 209 211 212 213 214 216

Birth 12-24-19 12-10-19 1-20-20 12-18-19 1-19-20 2-7-20 2-22-20

SS

Sire Wall Street S S Niagara 229 S S Niagara 229 S S Brickyard S S Brickyard S S Brickyard HA Sterling 6170

ADG 3.74 3.74 3.78 3.57 4.12 3.28 3.15

Sire: Connealy Mainstay

Rat

WDA

YR

365

4.16

117

3.40

103

BW

WW

Milk

YW

1.8

80

30

159

SC

MBT

1263

33

109

NR

EFF

$B

103

113

203

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RAT 105 109 110 104 116 95 92

WDA 3.20 2.96 3.40 2.92 3.39 3.07 3.09

YR 100 99 107 97 101 96 93

NR 104 108 112 107 105 109 103

BW 1.4 -0.3 1.1 -2.0 2.6 -0.1 0.5

WW 66 72 68 71 73 64 53

YW 117 125 125 136 136 123 89

EFF 102 109 99 93 104 97 105

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our production environment.”

Economically relevant traits Economically relevant traits (ERT) are traits which have a direct cost or return associated with market endpoints. Traits associated with ERTs are indicator traits.

Weaber explains calving ease would be an ERT. However, birthweight is an indicator trait. Birthweight is also an indicator of weaning weight and yearling weight.

He shares a good way for producers to tell the difference between an ERT and an indicator trait is to look at how it affects an operation at the market endpoint.

“If producers sell calves at weaning, weaning weight is going to affect the operation profit,” Weaber shares.

In this case, weaning weight will be the ERT. Reproduction is important because producers need a live calf to sell.

Weaber recommends producers consider how they run their operation when making breeding decisions. If they sell calves at weaning, producers need to ask how they are replacing cows. If they purchase crossbred replacement heifers, producers should look into a terminal sire who has moderate calving ease and high growth rates.

However, if producers are raising their own replacement heifers, they should look for bulls who have balance, calving ease, easy fleshing, moderate milk and moderate growth.

Small producers often have fewer bulls, so those pro-

ducers need to look for bulls who can meet several traits to match breeding objectives.

“It can be hard to find a bull who checks off every single box,” Weaber shares.

“Producers should keep this in mind because they may need to compromise on some traits.

Producers have a lower ability to capture and maintain heterosis when they have a small herd.”

Maternal versus terminal If producers are raising their own replacement heifers, it is important to make breeding decisions centered around a maternal objective. However, if producers are raising calves to go to a feedlot, they should breed towards a terminal objective.

“Breeding toward a terminal objective results in heavier calves with the benefit of smaller cows, as maintenance requirements are smaller,” Weaber shares. “It leads to increased uniformity throughout the industry due to common breeding objectives.”

Producers should adjust breeding objectives over the year as operations change and advance.

Information in this article was presented in the Making Selection Special: Aligning Trait Emphasis with Market Endpoints webinar hosted by Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri Extension services on January 13, 2021.

Madi Slaymaker is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr. net.

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Efficiency and economics of purchasing bulls discussed “Every bull sale is a good sale – either for the buyer, the seller or both,” notes Kansas State University (KSU) Beef Cattle Institute (BCI) Professor Bob Larson. “There’s no such thing as a bad sale for all parties.”

Larson shares the perspective of the seller includes what they would like to sell bulls for, and the producer purchasing yearling bulls needs to take into consideration what they can afford, but also what they need to pay for introducing quality genetics into their herds.

Joined by KSU BCI Professors Brad White, Philip Lancaster and Dustin Pendell during the KSU BCI CattleChat podcast from March 12, Larson comments the topic of bull economics is loaded in terms of dollar value and genetic potential.

Paying too little Larson notes he can easily picture producers not spending enough on bulls to add quality to their cowherds through the bull’s half of genetics.

“When producers are spending at the very low end, there is the potential they don’t know much about the bull, the producers who raised the bull, or if they do know about him, the bull is below average,” he says.

“To me, this is likely a situation, and a bull, I would avoid.”

He adds, “I don’t want to spend too little on the bull because I want to know something about him, the ranch that raised him and I want to see some expected progeny differences (EDPs) and other numbers which provide some predictions on

how this particular bull will perform.”

Higher quality bulls with more valuable EPDs are likely to sell for more.

Overpaying for bulls On the flip side, Larson explains producers can spend too much for a bull that doesn’t add enough to their herd for his price.

“On average, bulls we add to the herd will have 25 to 30 calves per year, and the bull might stay in the herd for four years,” he notes.

“His value has to show up in this total number of calves throughout the years.”

Larson adds, “If producers pay too much for a bull, they are raising their cost per calf sold or their cost per pound of calf weaned above what they can really afford.”

Keeping many factors in mind, he cautions spending too little or too much for a bull.

Economic factors From an economic standpoint, Pendell shares deciding if a bull is worth purchasing at a higher price or if an operation isn’t spending enough on bulls depends on a lot of factors including how long the bull stays in the herd and how many calves he is expected to produce each year.

“Is the bull staying in the herd for four or five years, or just two?” he asks.

Additionally, Pendell notes the number of cows the bull is expected to service makes an impact, stating, “Adding an extra five cows to what the bull is expected to breed to produce another five calves come calving season will bring the bull’s service costs down.”

Pendell adds although it is not common, some producers may use the same

bulls for both spring- and fall-calving herds, which should be taken into consideration.

“If producers compare a $3,000 bull with a $5,000 bull, there is an obvious $2,000 difference,” he states. “But, is it really a big difference when thinking about the return of the calves he produces?”

He continues, “I recommend producers sit down and pencil these details out to figure out what they can afford to spend on a bull.”

Efficiency of genetic merit During the discussion, White shares the efficiency of the bull market is dependent on the value producers place on the bulls. Using price as a gauge of quality, he notes higher priced bulls are often higher quality but questions the validity of the theory throughout the entire bull market.

Pendell adds, “I suspect some bulls going for a lot of

money are, in fact, higher quality and those bulls are going to be used for breeding a lot of different cows all over the country through artificial insemination.

Though, there are probably exceptions.

“Quality in this case is in the eye of the beholder,” Larson argues. “The commercial cattleman selling calves at weaning will have a different view on what quality is compared to someone who maintains ownership on their calves all the way through the feeding process.”

He continues, “To a degree, there is some efficiency coming into play and quality is reflected in price depending on the goals of the producer.”

Quality based on production “I think the way to look at the economics of bulls is based on producer needs,” Lancaster adds. “If a pro-

ducer is spending money on a bull because he as really high carcass EPDs, but sells their calves at weaning, they are overpaying for this bull because they are paying for qualities they don’t need.”

He recommends producers consider the traits important to their sector of production.

“For example, cow/ calf producers need to consider if they have enough genetic potential for weaning weight,” Lancaster continues. “If the limiting factor on weaning weight is genetic potential, rather than nutrition, it would make sense to pay more for a bull with higher weaning weight EPDs.” “If nutrition is the issue, maybe producers need to focus on something else like reducing cow size or improving milk and other fertility traits,” he says, noting the bull buying process should take strong consider-

ation into the genetic needs of the herd. “If producers are paying for things they don’t need, they are overpaying. Whereas, if they are not paying for traits they need, the producer is underpaying.”

This decision all starts with a good assessment of the genetic needs of the herd, Lancaster shares, especially if producers are planning on retaining replacement heifers out of a particular bull.

The BCI team shares it is important for producers to do the math on what their operation can afford in bulls before the bull sale.

White shares, “Keep in mind the math will be different for each herd.

What works for one producer might now work for another.”

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Rat

WDA

YR

Eff

SC

365

3.91

110

3.61

109

100

37.5

1345

BW

WW

Milk

YW

NR

MBT

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85

36

142

114

108

141

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Efficiency testing completed by Midland Bull Test provides producers with economic information Midland Bull Test places a strong emphasis on sorting the most economically efficient and reproductively sound bulls to the top. As feed costs are often the largest expense in raising cattle, it is important to raise cat-

tle that utilize feed in an efficient manner.

Efficiency, according to Midland Bull Test, is an independent trait with no correlation to other traits such as fertility, milkability, performance, frame size, body condition and

more. Because of this, producers have the ability to select for highly efficient bulls without negatively impacting other traits.

Additionally, residual feed intake (RFI) which is a measure of efficiency,

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132

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“Let’s use residual feed intakes and this residual feed conversion as one more tool for selecting efficient cattle that still have desired traits we want on the ranch. We need to be measuring traits crucial to the rancher’s profitability.”

– John Paterson, Montana State University counterparts will be more sought after.

To avoid focusing on just one trait, Midland Bull Test utilizes ADG as an additional indicator of efficiency.

“I think we get into trouble when we look at only a single trait, such as reduced feed intake,” Paterson states. “We want to use those EPDs for birthweight, weaning weight, feedyard performance and carcass characteristics together.”

He continues, “Let’s use residual feed intakes and this residual feed conversion as one more tool for selecting efficient cattle that still have desired traits we want on the ranch. We need to be measuring traits crucial to the rancher’s profitability.”

Genetic merit Midland Bull Test has the capacity to test 600 bulls on each 70-day test period or 1,000 head per Midland Bull Test cycle. This ability to test a large number of bulls for efficiency and performance traits gives way for advanced cattle genetics.

According to Midland Bull Test, the key is to identify more efficient cattle.

However, feed conversion ratios are highly correlated to increased growth rates, increased total feed intake and increased mature body size. This all translates into

Sire: MOGCK Entice

Krein Growth Fund Nigel 015 ADG

Rat

WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.53

103

3.55

108

1290

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105

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74

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127

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106

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BW WW Milk 5.3 81 25

YW 150

ADG Rat 3.45 101

WDA YR Eff 3.47 108 113

MBT 107

561 1-20-20 Vin-Mar Johnny Cash 3513

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103

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Krein Growth Fund Benny 052

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Top 1% CEM; Top 10% WW and $W Top 15% YW, CW and $F

Lot 31

Mat Granddam Prod. 6 NR 106 | 4 YR 106 YW (10%) | WW (15%) | MW +115 (3%)

an increase in maintenance requirements and when the focus is placed on performance traits, total system efficiency is lost.

Although, Paterson shares, selection decisions made on the basis of RFI measured postweaning translate almost immediately into genetic improvement in efficiency in the cowherd.

“Producers can now select cow families and heifer development practices to improve feed conversion on the ranch,” he says.

Midland Bull Test comments, “While there is no magic equation to create the perfect animal, RFI offers an opportunity to breed more efficient cattle with the same level of performance to either sell cattle profitably at weaning, maintain the cattle through the feedlot, develop replacement heifers with minimal feed inputs or even increase the carrying capacity of our producers’ most valuable asset – their land.”

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Averi Hales is the editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Lot 559 1-4-20

ADG

is a highly heritable production trait, and there is reported to be a 90 percent correlation between the efficiency of a tested bull and the performance of his daughters.

Being able to identify individual animals with greater feed efficiency and propagating those genetics is how producers could make improvements in the forage and feed efficiency of cattle throughout the country, notes Montana State University Extension Beef Specialist John Paterson.

Midland Bull Test utilizes RFI and average daily gain (ADG) as indicators of efficiency.

RFI and ADG RFI, according to Paterson, is a calculation of realized feed utilization which concurrently measures differences in metabolic efficiency. The concept of this technology is to measure the amount of feed consumed by an animal for maintenance as well as growth.

Paterson uses an example of an animal expected to consume 22 pounds of feed daily, however, through data collection we find the animal only consumes 18 pounds of feed per day.

“This means the four pound reduction in intake is actually a negative RFI value,” he says. “However, one animal consuming 18 pounds of feed per day with another is consuming 26 pounds of feed per day to produce an equal amount of gain is a concern.”

The answer for producers is easy – the bull consuming less feed to perform just as well as his

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Double D Angus David & Diane Macholan | Linwood, NE 402.641.7496

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95

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114

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ADG 3.53

Rat 99

WDA 3.56

YR 365 107 1321

BW 1.9

WW 65

Milk 36

YW NR 112 104

Eff 94

MBT $B 101 156

Top 5% $F; Top 3% Milk; Top 10% CW, $W and $C; Top 15% $B; Top 20% RE and $M

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Offering 5 Outstanding Prospects

5 Bulls Avg. Ratios: NR 111 • YR 107 • MBT 104 #2 WDA bull in Group 2 by Sitz Accomplishment 720F

Lot 543

DA #2 W

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542 543 545 546 547

3-10-20 3-16-20 3-17-20 3-19-20 3-21-20

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Lot 547

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4.16

117

3.96

116

1432

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114

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WW

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NR

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80

32

148

ET

107

167

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Lot 255 1-20-20 by Panther CR Incredible 6704 ADG RAT WDA

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365

SC

MBT

4.83

136

3.73

111

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114

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NR

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90

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107

147

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Top 1% WW, YW • Top 10% $W, $F, CW

Deppe SFF Incredible 051

Deppe Dually 0306

Lot 251

Lot 253

Lot 256

Lot 259

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101

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Top 1% WW, YW , CW, $W • Top 4% $F

Deppe Dually 0232

Out of a tremendous Denver daughter.

Top 1% WW, YW, CW, $F Top 2% $W, $B, $C

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Top 1% WW, YW • Top 2% CW, $W

Deppe JA Final Answer 0307

ADDITIONAL HERD BUILDER PROSPECTS

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by DL Dually

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YR

365

SC

MBT

4.62

130

3.56

106

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115

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WW

Milk

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NR

EFF

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100

24

172

134

107

134

Out of a Black Granite, Right Time x Granger Pride dam.

Top 1% WW, YW, $W

Lot 258 261 262 263 265 266 267 268 269

Birth 3-10-20 2-28-20 2-17-20 2-25-20 1-5-20 3-14-20 1-6-20 2-24-20 2-26-20

Sire Syndgen Enhance Angus Valley 1867 Cowboy Up Cowboy Up Southern Charm Southern Charm Southern Charm Prime Cut SAV Renown

BW 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.1 1.1 0.1 1.9

WW 87 61 71 82 71 68 66 72 69

Milk 28 17 17 18 36 31 26 26 28

YW 155 109 126 137 118 117 107 121 125

NR 126 109 128 131 111 118 124 116 114

ADG 3.99 3.49 3.74 3.57 3.40 3.70 3.45 3.61 3.53

RAT 112 98 105 100 96 104 100 105 99

WDA 3.75 3.35 3.23 3.25 3.07 3.40 3.04 3.41 3.34

YR 111 98 96 96 92 102 94 103 99

EFF 104 100 112 95 111 101 94 101 103

MBT 111 101 107 102 103 106 101 106 104

Lot 264 2-28-20

by SAV Final Answer 0035

ADG RAT WDA

YR

365

SC

MBT

3.99

112

3.51

103

1271

37.5

107

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Milk

YW

NR

EFF

$B

3.3

80

32

128

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106

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Managing heifers to be successful primes cowherd for longevity Every operation is going to be different when it comes to heifer selection, development and management.

University of Wyoming Beef Extension Specialist Shelby Rosasco expounds a few ideas for heifer management which can be taken back to an operation, if feasible, and explains how an operation might obtain a successful heifer.

Considerations in development

There are two ways the producer can acquire heifers – retaining heifer calves from their own herds or purchasing heifers elsewhere.

Either way, Rosasco shares, it comes down to managing heifers to be successful, not only in their first breeding season, but also in setting them up to be successful throughout their lifetime and encouraging tenure in the herd.

When picking replace-

ment heifers, the producer is looking for specific traits such as developing at a low cost, attaining puberty early and the ability to breed early, which improvethe cowherd.

“It all comes back to developing an individual heifer,” Rosasco notes. “We need to pick out the right heifer, first. I don’t think we’ll ever have an ideal cow – they always slip up somewhere unfortunately, but we’re trying to get as close as we can.”

Retaining versus purchasing Whether the producer is retaining or purchasing heifers, there are pros and cons to both.

“Retaining heifers is going to allow producers a lot of control over the genetics of the animal,” Rosasco explains. “We know who the mother is, we likely know who she was bred to and we know how she was managed and vaccinated.”

She adds, “We know everything leading up to the first breeding season.”

However, Rosasco notes, this can be a lot of time and money for some producers who do not find retaining heifers practical.

“Purchasing heifers may be ideal for someone who doesn’t have the feed resources to retain heifers,” she says.

The choice all comes back to how it is going to fit into an individual producer’s operation and how they want to make their money back.

Economic standpoint “We know the hardest thing we’re asking of a heifer is to rebreed as a firstcalf heifer,” Rosasco shares.

“So, how do we set her up to do a good job at this?”

To get a heifer to perform her best from a reproductive standpoint, producers should try to breed the heifer in the first 21 days of

the breeding season.

“We have seen heifers bred in the first 21 days of the breeding season stay in the cow herd longer,” she says. “This is a big benefit to producers. We’re trying to get heifers to stay in the herd so we can breakeven and then have those heifers provide us an investment.”

When breeding in the first 21 days, the producer is going to start to see an increase in productivity throughout their herd.

Rosasco continues, “Heifers calving in the first 21 days in their first calving season, not only have a higher average weaning weight the first year, but also maintain this through six calves.”

Essentially, when adding this weight up in a sixyear time span, the firstcalf heifer is weaning threequarters to a whole calf more, compared to those heifers who did not breed up

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“This is money in producers’ pockets,” she says.

“These heifers are weaning more weight every year and are more efficient.”

Calving in the first 21 days allows first-calf heifers a greater time period to recover and come back into cycle for rebreeding.

“Producers need to be thinking of what they are investing into replacements and how fast they’re getting their investment back out of them,” she adds.

Factors affecting infertility Rosasco explains there are several factors which can affect a heifer’s infertility. Body condition, age, body weight and genetics all come into play. Rosasco especially focuses on discussing how rate of gain and nutrition play a huge role in a heifer’s infertility.

“I’m sure if one has read any heifer development material, they have heard of this target body weight approach stating heifers need to be 60 to 65 percent of mature body weight at the start of breeding season,” Rosasco shares. “This doesn’t necessarily optimize performance, which is what producers are really looking for.”

Focusing on lighter target body weight or low input systems allows producers to mature their heifers to 50 to 55 percent of mature body weight without impairing reproductive performance and keeping breeding development costs down.

“Management strategies can have a pretty big impact on reproduction and longevity,” explains Rosasco.

Some of Rosasco’s research in New Mexico was based on pushing heifers to constantly gain and managing heifers until breeding season, then pushing a gain. She shares the late-gain heifers utilized their feed and still ended up being at their ideal body weight for breeding season.

“By utilizing this strategy, producers are being more efficient with what they are feeding heifers,” she says. “We see there is no difference in pregnancy rates and in one year, we also saw

a natural flushing effect.”

The study also shows heifers who had a constant gain had a smaller ovarian reserve, whereas heifers on stair-step diets had a larger ovarian reserve.

“The other thing we need to be thinking about is not just what nutrition is like up to their breeding season,” states Rosasco.

“Producers can’t forget what nutrition is once heifers are turned out.”

Post-AI nutrition Additionally, Rosasco shares a study from South Dakota State University which studied post-artificial insemination (AI) nutrition. The first group of heifers were placed on a dry lot while the other group was free range. Heifers in both groups were at 60 to 65 percent of mature body weight.

“Heifers from both groups were AI’d and the results show a 10 percent decrease in AI conception rates in the heifers from the dry lot,” she shares. “The data shows producers still need to be very aware of what the nutrition is like post-AI.” From a behavioral standpoint, the dry lot heifers are turned out and are not sure how to fend for themselves, Rosasco shares. They will spend more time trying to learn how to be free range to survive, cutting into their nutrition and affecting the success of their pregnancy.

“Producers need to make sure they are managing fertility through each stage heifers are going through, keeping in mind they are constantly in control of their heifers’ fertility,” she states.

The end goal for the producer is always to manage the heifer in a way which sets her up for success to become a productive cow in the herd.

Information in this article was presented at Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days in Riverton on Feb. 11.

Delcy Graham is a corresponding writer for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@ wylr.net.