14th Annual Dakota Gold Production Sale - Melroe...

March 3, 2012 • 1 p.m. • Miller Livestock Barn • Miller, SDComplimentary Lunch served at noon

Selling:2 Fall Bulls • 50 Yearling Bulls • 21 Bred Heifers

14th Annual Dakota Gold

Production SaleHosted by Beckett Chiangus & Melroe Farms

Welcome to the 14th Annual Dakota Gold Production Sale. We thank you for your past support and your interest in our programs. What a great time to be involved in the cattle industry. The story of one record breaking set of calves is

outdone the next day by another record breaking set. This is the time to take full advantage of the current markets, but also to plan for the future. We believe that the genetics we have assembled here have the flexibility to help you do just that.

The bulls possess the unique blend of performance and power, balanced with structural correctness, longevity and maternal punch. This will enable their offspring to excel in the feedlot, on the rail and on the scale, while still maintaining the producers ability to retain top notch heifer replacements capable of moving their programs forward. The hybrid vigor, ease of calving and udder quality makes this all possible while still keeping labor and other inputs low and adding value to the future.

One of the most rewarding aspects of having this sale every year are the success stories we hear about females purchased in past sales. It is very gratifying to see our genetics be so pro-lific and profitable in so many other programs. The heifers in this years offering were once again plucked right from the heart of our herds and I think they will be worthy of your evalua-tion and very capable of continuing this tradition.

The cattle will be available for viewing at Beckett Ranch prior to March 1 and we hope to see you March 3rd at the Miller Livestock Barn for a pre-sale lunch and inspection of our genetics.

We thank you again for your confidence and consideration in our programs and we look forward to seeing you at the sale.

Steve & Barb Melroe • Gwinner, ND(701) 678-2225 (H) • (701) 680-0622 (C)Tyler & Darah Melroe – (605) 695-3295

www.melroefarms.com

Troy, Tember & Kodee Beckett • Miller, SD(605) 853-3284 (H) • (605) 204-0394 (C)

Beckett Chiangus

Back Row: Kodee, Troy, Tember & Charlene Beckett.Front Row: Matt, Kaycee, Hannah & Bethany Bevers.

Front Row: Tyler & Darah Melroe, Cash Lehrman, Barb & Betty Melroe. Back Row: Steve Melroe, Bethany & Jeremy Lehrman, Stan Melroe.

Jeremy, Bethany, Cash & Emerson LehrmanSpencer, SD • (605) 530-5909

Email: [email protected]

Beckett Chiangus & Melroe Farms14th Annual Dakota Gold Production SaleMarch 3, 2012 • 1 p.m. • Miller Livestock Barn • Miller, SD

Complimentary Lunch served at noonSale Day Phones:

Miller Livestock Sale Co. – 605-853-2461Troy Cell – 605-204-0394Steve Cell – 701-680-0622Tyler Cell – 605-695-3295

Jeremy Cell – 605-530-5909

Special Guests:Stan Comer – ACA CEO .................... 580-504-4477Tyler Humphrey– ACA Director of Performance & Marketing ........................................ 419-230-3450

Schedule of Events:Friday, March 2

Cattle available for viewing at the sale barn

Saturday, March 3Cattle available for viewing at the sale barn

Noon – Lunch served1 p.m. – Dakota Gold Bull & Female Sale

6:30 p.m. – Customer Appreciation Steak Supper, The Virginian

Terms:Terms: Terms of all sales will be cash unless arrangements are made between buyer and seller prior to the sale.Announcements: Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over statements in catalog.Liability: Owners or sale management assume no respon-sibility for any accidents that may occur to the animal after it is sold. All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk and owners or sale personnel assume no liability for accidents.Bidding Disputes: The auctioneer will settle any disputes as to bidding. His decision on such matters will be final.Risk: Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. Care Program: If bulls are not received by purchaser on sale day, arrangements must be made for interim care or for our wintering program. We will feed bulls until April 30, 2012 for $3/day.Breeding Guarantee: All bulls are guaranteed to be breeders. Bulls older than 13 months will be semen tested and sell with certificate stating such. Bulls selling that are less than 13 months of age will not be tested. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to have these bulls semen checked before they are turned out with cows or before 15 months of age, whichever comes first. If not done the sellers are not responsible. If the bulls are semen checked under these terms, and found to be non-breeders, exercising options for adjustments apply.Exercising Options for Adjustments:1. The purchaser must notify the seller of his dissatisfaction

for any animal in writing within six (6) months of the sale date.

2. In the event an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the purchaser may return the animal to the seller’s farm at purchaser’s expense, if in good condition. The seller is then entitled to a three (3) month trial following return of the animal at which time he will have the opportunity to deter-mine the animals breeding ability. If at the end of three (3) months, the animal is found to be a non-breeder, the seller shall have the option to replace the animals with another of similar quality or to refund the purchase price.

Sale Personnel:Auctioneer – Alan Odden ................. 605-354-7750Ringmen – Benny Kringen ............... 605-940-4487 Joe Sovell ........................ 605-280-7656Sale Consultants – Bob Blake ......................... 605-204-0281 Danny Fawcett ................ 605-870-6172 Nick Reiman ................... 605-871-3642 Scott Gilbertson .............. 605-881-6071

Lodging:Super 8 Motel, Miller ......................... 605-853-2721Dew Drop Inn Motel, Miller ............. 605-853-2431

Dakota Gold Production Sale – 1Catalog produced by ACJ – 517.214.0927

1 TTBR Mr 717 7098Y 2CABorn:

4/24/11BW:

90 lbsAdj. WW:

714 lbsACA#358985% Chi18.47

CTR Success 02K 2CASire: TTBR Mr Success 717P 1CA DCBR Angus 719

TTBR Mr Destiny 724R 2CADam: TTBR Ms Destiny 7098T 2CA TTBR Miss Smokem 098K

A young, complete bull with a nice phenotype and good performance.

BW WW YW Milk 0.7 29.1 56.1 9.8 EPDs


4/16/11BW:

87 lbsAdj. WW:

715 lbsACA#358940% Chi15.14


DHCC Mr Tot Pwr 574E 2CADam: TTBR Ms TP 834H 1CA Angus

Another “717” son that has a ton of rib and muscle in a moderate, attractive package.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.4 27.3 55.5 10.8

3 TTBR Mr Starbucks 840Y 2CABorn:

4/13/11BW:

89 lbsAdj. WW:

727 lbsACA#358984% Chi17.43

C A Future Direction (AN)Sire: DHCC Starbucks 1CA RDD Ms Vidalia B5F 2CA

TTBR Mr Sucess 717P 1CADam: TTBR Ms 717 840U 2CA DCBR Ms Awesome 074K 1CA

A real complete, attractive Starbucks son with good perfor-mance and a moderate birth weight.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.2 31.2 62.9 16.1

4 TTBR Mr Meyer 648YBorn:

4/12/11BW:

81 lbsAdj. WW:

724 lbsACA#N/A

% SM25.00

Meyer 734Sire: TTBR Mr Meyer 632R Miss Total Power

Grizz (AN)Dam: TTBR #648 Blake #408

A long necked, stout, blaze faced Meyer grandson out of a heavy milking Grizz daughter. Maternal power, performance and a light birth weight.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk

Yearling Bulls

Lot 2

Dakota Gold Production Sale – 2

Lot 1

Lot 3


4/10/11BW:

92 lbsAdj. WW:

767 lbsACA#358939% Chi24.22


TTBR Tsunami 1CADam: TTBR Ms Tsunami 716T 2CA DCBR Ms Jack 316N 1CA

This bull has been a favorite for a lot of good cattlemen that have seen him. He puts it all together – exceptional pheno-type, big boned and thick with the performance to back it up.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.4 33.4 60.8 10.4

Lot 5


6 WINC Crown Royal 1135YBorn:

4/10/11BW:

81 lbsAdj. WW:

760 lbsASA#

2618787% SM

PB

Triple C Positive Power N785 (SM)Sire: JS Crown Royal 15S (SM) Triple C Burning Power L3 (SM)

WAGR Dream CAtcher 03R (SM)Dam: Miss Werning 885U (SM) Miss Werning 635S (SM)

Well balanced, super attractive blaze faced bull that is mod-erate in birth and excels in WW. Whether selling steers or keeping replacement females this bull has a lot to offer.

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW API TI 6.5 0.0 15.9 37.2 9.0 5.1 13.0 99 55EPDs

Lot 6

7 WINC Mr Upgrade 1131YBorn:

4/10/11BW:

80 lbsAdj. WW:

674 lbsASA#

2601559% SM

50

Ellingson Legacy M229 (SM)Sire: Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 (SM) Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B (SM)

TR Mr Dateline 0061 (SM)Dam: TR Ms Lass 4131P (SM) Burns Lass G204 (SM)

Deep made soggy bull that will be an easy keeper. His mother is the easiest fleshing female I own. This bull offers a lot of muscle shape and dimension.

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW API TI 8.4 -1.4 35.3 76.1 8.9 -3.9 13.7 115 71EPDs

8 WINC Mo Better 1122YBorn:

4/9/10BW:

87 lbsAdj. WW:

778 lbsASA#

2618791% SM

PB

STF Mr Momentum H508 (SM)Sire: WVF/NJC Mo Better M217 (SM) NJC SVF Antoinette K205 (SM)

Nichols Blk Destiny D12 (SM)Dam: HSF Victoria P30 (SM) BTS 91X Big Sky F632

An ET bull from Hecksell Simmental herd in Minn. This purebred bull is sure to add pounds on a set of calves and with today’s prices pounds pay the bills.

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW API TI 7.0 0.2 27.1 59.3 9.2 1.9 15.4 117 61EPDs

Lot 7

12 TTBR Mr Advant 409Y PCABorn:

4/2/11BW:

90 lbsAdj. WW:

639 lbsACA#358935% Chi32.96

JSC Nemo 47N-2 2CASire: JSC Advantage 257T 2CA RJ Miss Awesome 521J 1CA

BC Total Power 2CADam: TTBR Ms T Power 001K 2CA Miss BR Gigelo 22X 1CA

ET – A nice patterned, clean made bull. Good genetics here but probably could have used a little better recip mother.

BW WW YW Milk 0.6 30.2 49.5 14.1EPDs

9 TTBR Mr D Down 248Y 2CABorn:

4/6/11BW:

82 lbsAdj. WW:

763 lbsACA#358938% Chi20.61

RDD Destinys Ace 1CASire: HBSC Mr Ace 7W 2CA RDD Danica 2CA

K C H Fame 772 (AN)Dam: RDD Ms Fame 772 408M 1CA RDD Ms E211H K680 2CA

This is the first crop of Double Down calves and we have been very pleased. They are deep sided, thick, high perform-ing cattle. This bull’s EPDs rank him in the top 3% for WW and the top 2% for YW, all with an 82 lb birth weight.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 3.4 52.8 95.7 9.8

10 TTBR Mr Net W 137Y 1CABorn:

4/4/11BW:

93 lbsAdj. WW:

638 lbsACA#358941% Chi

9.38

S A V 8180 Traveler 004 (AN)Sire: S A V Net Worth 4200 (AN) S A V May 2410 (AN)

DHCC Mr Tot Pwr 574E 2CADam: DCBR Ms TP 137L 1CA DCBR Angus 350

A stout, moderate framed Net Worth son that ranks in the top 7% for WW, the top 2% for YW and the top 10% for Milk.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 2.1 47.3 98.2 19.1

11 TTBR Mr Grizz 864Y 1CMBorn:

4/3/11BW:

80 lbsAdj. WW:


4.05

B&D 700M (SM)Sire: Grizzly (SM) 203/39P (SM)

Northern Improvement 4480 (AN)Dam: TTBR Ms Improve 864U 1CA TTBR Ms Pride 604S 1CA

An attractive, complete Grizzly son with good performance that should work on heifers. He ranks in the top 6% for BW and the top 15% for Milk.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -0.9 24.5 52.4 17.0

Lot 9

Lot 10

Lot 11


13 TTBR Mr Bojo 003Y 1CMBorn:

4/2/11BW:

89 lbsAdj. WW:

733 lbsACA#358936% Chi18.75

Cowans Ali 4M (MA)Sire: Bojo (MA)

RTB Gemini 11B PCADam: DCBR Gypsy 003K 2CA DCBR Ms Super 603F 1CA

A stout, rugged, structurally correct bull.

BW WW YW Milk 1.9 34.2 57.7 10.9EPDs

14MEFC Iron Man 178 2CMBorn:

4/1/11BW:

87 lbsAdj. WW:


9.55

BFW Mitten Man Q35P (MA)Sire: BFW Hot Iron G386W 1CM MTN Martina Q116J 2CA

WAGR Dream Catcher 03R (SM)Dam: WINC Ms Dreamcatcher 897U 1CM MEFC Ms Improver 535R 2CA

A different twist here. Chi x Maine x Simmental cross blaze faced bull that should work on any set of cows. Should be very maternal.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 2.7 48.0 90.1 9.9

Lot 15

15 TTBR Mr Walks 430Y 2CMBorn:

3/29/11BW:

98 lbsAdj. WW:


9.72

Heat Wave 1CMSire: Walks Alone 1CM WADE AN x MA x CX 7587

CLDH Mr Clean 516R 1CMDam: RDD Ms Mr Clean 449T 1CM RDD Ms Tracer L243 1CA

ET – Lots 15 & 16 are flushmates out of the 2009 Supreme Champion Heifer at the Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney, NE. They were born the same day, have the exact same adjusted weaning weight and almost the exact same look. They are both stout hipped, big topped, long clean fronted, good, hairy and moderate framed. Club calf producers look here.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 3.4 33.3 62.8 12.7

17 TTBR Mr Famous 547Y 1CMBorn:

3/28/11BW:

99 lbsAdj. WW:

729 lbsACA#358932% Chi26.17

BHCS Heat Seeker 23 1CMSire: LMJ Almost Famous 183 1CM RF Habby 5H 1CM

BC Zapper 2CADam: Ms Rockn Zana 675J 2CA Ms Rocking Ray 210D 1CA

ET – A bigger framed, stretchy bull out of the great Zana cow.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 3.6 23.2 37.9 14.7

16 TTBR Mr Walks Alone 904Y 2CMBorn:

3/29/11BW:

99 lbsAdj. WW:


9.72

Heat Wave 1CMSire: Walks Alone 1CM WADE AN x MA x CX 7587

CLDH Mr Clean 516R 1CMDam: RDD Ms Mr Clean 449T 1CM RDD Ms Tracer L243 1CA

ET flushmate to Lot 15.

BW WW YW Milk 3.4 33.3 62.8 12.7EPDs

Lot 16

Lot 18

18 TTBR Mr Dream On 7025YBorn:

--BW:

81 lbsAdj. WW:

782 lbsACA#N/A

% SM62.5

Nichols Legacy G151 (SM)Sire: CNS Dream On L185 (SM) CNS Sheeza Dream K107W (SM)

TTBR Mr Meyer 632RDam: TTBR #7025 Registered Angus

A stout, solid made, high performing bull out of the now deceased Dream On. Moderate framed with only an 81 lb birth weight.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -- -- -- --


19 TTBR Mr Highliner 326Y 2CMBorn:

3/27/11BW:

98 lbsAdj. WW:

752 lbsACA#358931% Chi15.54

The Headliner 1CMSire: RSCC Highliner 1U 1CM RSCC Miss Kadabra 100N (MA)

DHCC Mr Tot Pwr 574E 2CADam: TTBR Sheena 326N 1CM RMG Ms Destiny 326C 2CM

A real complete, soft made bull with good performance. We find the Highliner’s to be real sound, functional cattle.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -- -- -- --

20WINC Upgrade 172YBorn:

3/27/11BW:

78 lbsAdj. WW:

919 lbsASA#

2618788% SM

50

Ellingson Legacy M229 (SM)Sire: Mr NCL Upgrade U8676 (SM) Ms NLC Mojo S6119 B (SM)

TR Mr Dateline 0061 (SM)Dam: T R Lass 4031P (SM) TR Ms Lass 2129M (SM)

This bull has it all. Moderate birth weight backed by tons of performance. Ratio 103 on BW and 111 on WW. Those numbers are tough to get around. These Upgrade sons are truly performance cattle.

21 TTBR Mr D Down 438Y 2CABorn:

3/26/11BW:

93 lbsAdj. WW:

786 lbsACA#358929% Chi12.53


K C H Fame 772 (AN)Dam: RDD Fame 772 P380 1CA RDD Ms Aikman L25 1CA

A powerhouse bull here. His dam was a pick of ours from the Deiters dispersal. A 3/4 brother to this bull brought $5,000 in Deiter’s 2008 sale – we sold another 3/4 brother in last years sale for $4,900 and I think this is the best one yet. Performance and consistency. This bull ranks in the top 1% for both WW and YW.

BW WW YW Milk 3.4 58.4 101.6 13.1EPDs

Lot 21


Lot 19

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW API TI 9.3 -1.5 42.8 86.1 9.3 -5.9 15.5 122 82EPDs

Lot 20

22MEFC Mile High 163Born:

3/26/11BW:

88 lbsAdj. WW:

836 lbsACA#358879% Chi13.74

WYR Impulse 1CASire: BFW Letter From Home 2CA BW GM Gidget W230E 1CA

RDD Ace 110P 1CADam: MEFC Ms Ace 8U09 MEFC Ms Ext 1983

We’ve really come to appreciate the performance in these Mile High calves. This one is out of a very good Ace grand-daughter that was the high ratio heifer in her age group. He was our high weaning weight bull at 836.

BW WW YW Milk 1.4 45.3 85.5 8.6EPDs

Lot 22


3/26/11BW:

98 lbsAdj. WW:

704 lbsACA#358930% Chi25.12


RDD Ace 74P 2CADam: TTBR Ms Buzz 6011S 2CA TTBR Ms P Power 911J 1CA

A thick butted, stretchy, clean made bull out of a super cow. We retained a full sister in our herd last year.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.8 34.9 57.3 11.8

25MEFC Mile High 156 2CABorn:

3/25/11BW:

80 lbsAdj. WW:

740 lbsACA#358878% Chi19.89

WYR Impulse 1CASire: BFW Letters From Home 2CA BW GM Gidget W230E 1CA

FBF “Day-Lite” PCADam: FBF Mellie 1CA G 13 Barbaramere 8292 (AN)

Bold wide sprung bull that will put a ton of weight on his calves. We have sold maternal brothers in previous sales. Don’t miss this one.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.5 36.6 67.6 6.6


3/25/11BW:

89 lbsAdj. WW:

718 lbsACA#358928% Chi29.83


HBSC Destination 1L PCADam: TTBR Ms Destination 476P 1CA GGCC She’s A Jewel

Outstanding phenotype and muscle here. One of the favorites all summer.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.5 28.4 48.6 14.4

Lot 24

26MEFC Mile High 154 1CMBorn:

3/25/11BW:

91 lbsAdj. WW:

814 lbsACA#358877% Chi23.14


Dam: MEFC Miss Desperado 443

One of the true power and performance bulls in the sale. His Desperado dam has had past high sellers. Tremendous power thru his top and middle. He will add performance to any type of cow.


Lot 27


3/24/11BW:

89 lbsAdj. WW:

779 lbsACA#358927% Chi22.75


RDD Destinys Ace 1CADam: TTBR Ms Ace 626S 2CA RDD Miss Tank J626 1CA

What a tank! This bull is loaded with muscle and mass, with a deep flank and soft look.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.6 42.7 72.0 10.2


Lot 26

30 MEFC Bismarck 144 1CABorn:

3/19/11BW:

72 lbsAdj. WW:

731 lbsACA#358895% Chi10.98

G A R Grid Maker (AN)Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682 (AN) S A V Abigale 0451 (AN)

RDD Desperado 1CADam: MEFC Miss Desperado 593 2CA RDCA Fantasy 002L 2CA

A Bismarck out of a Desperado daughter that is a maternal sib to Improver. Look at his spread from birth to yearling. A definite heifer bull candidate that won’t sacrifice performance. I think this bull has tremendous value in years to come.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -1.5 52.0 101.5 14.3

28 WINC Bismarck 116YBorn:

3/21/11BW:

78 lbsAdj. WW:

751 lbsASA#

2618789% SM

50


JS Crown Royal 15S (SM)Dam: WINC Miss 914W (SM) RCFS Lady Slipper (SM)

Nice made, well-balanced heifer bull. He is out of a first calf heifer who is sired by JS Crown Royal.

Lot 30

31 TTBR Mr D Down 437Y PCABorn:

3/17/11BW:

86 lbsAdj. WW:

705 lbsACA#358925% Chi34.40


AB Web Browser 89J PCADam: JSC Ms Browser 837P-1 PCA JSC Franchise 837H 2CA

A soggy, deep ribbed, thick made, heavy structured bull. He ranks in the top 9% for WW and the top 5% for YW.

BW WW YW Milk 3.8 45.2 86.4 11.4EPDs

32 MEFC Leverage 133 2CABorn:

3/17/11BW:

82 lbsAdj. WW:

633 lbsACA#358875% Chi25.02

JSC Advantage 257T 2CASire: MEFC Leverage 945W PCA Ard Ridge Erica 073P 2CA

RDD Diamond 1CADam: DCBR Ms Diamond 304N 1CA DCBR Angus 304

A bull that should work on heifers. His mother has had bulls in past sales. Note his length of body and smooth shoulder.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.6 42.5 71.3 10.7

29 TTBR Mr Advant 411Y 1CMBorn:

3/20/11BW:

89 lbsAdj. WW:

680 lbsACA#358926% Chi24.26

JSC Nemo 47N02 2CASire: JSC Advantage 257T 2CA RJ Miss Awesome 521J 1CA

RDD Destiny PCADam: HBSC Maddie 1CM MA x SM x AN x HH 518

ET – A clean made, sound bull out of the popular Maddie cow. A maternal sister to this bull was selected as Supreme Cham-pion Heifer at the Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney, NE a few years ago and sold for $30,000.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.2 37.4 58.3 13.0

33 MEFC Leverage 132Born:

3/17/11BW:

92 lbsAdj. WW:

628 lbsACA#358874% Chi10.47

JSC Advantage 257T 2CASire: MEFC Leverage 945W PCA Ard Ridge Erica 073P 2CA

Dam: MEFC Miss Stormy 10L

A bigger framed bull that would work well on a more moderate set of cows. We’ve kept several daughters out of his mother back in our herd. Should be very maternal.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 2.5 48.6 82.9 5.7


CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW API TI 9.4 -1.3 21.8 50.7 6.2 2.8 13.7 99 59EPDs

Lot 31

34MEFC Advantage 131 PCABorn:

3/17/11BW:

85 lbsAdj. WW:

689 lbsACA#358873% Chi27.05


TMH Kingpin 2CADam: MEFC Marge 650S PCA 5J Marge 2CA

Truly one of the best ChiAngus bulls we have ever offered for sale. Very stout in his muscle design, yet is very soft middled and smooth and extended in his front end. His mother is in the top 1% in our herd. A bull we would like to sample in our program. Also should be safe on heifers.


Lot 34

35 MEFC Mile High 130 1CABorn:

3/16/11BW:

85 lbsAdj. WW:

711 lbsACA#358872% Chi10.64


JSAR Mr Hot Rod 266BHMR (AN)Dam: Bushs Blackbird 7306 (AN) Bushs Big Gal 501 (AN)

Big bodied, high performing Mile High out of a very good Bush bred female. Should work on heifers. You will want to keep females back out of this bull.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.6 41.4 79.2 7.3

37 MEFC Advantage 125 PCABorn:

3/14/11BW:

90 lbsAdj. WW:

610 lbsACA#358871% Chi20.46


MEFC Improver 2N 1CADam: MEFC Miss Improver 518R 2CA DCBR Ms Fed Ex 370N 1CA

An Advantage out of a good Improver female. These Advan-tages have been very popular in past sales and this bull is no different.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.0 46.6 82.7 16.6

JSC Advantage – Sire of Lots 34, 37 & 39

36 TTBR Mr Improve 948Y 1CMBorn:

3/14.11BW:

82 lbsAdj. WW:


7.10

T C Stockman 365 (AN)Sire: Northern Improvement 4480 (AN) Blackcap of R R 5367 (AN)

CFS Total Solution M21 1CMDam: TTBR Ms Solution 948W 1CM TTBR Ms Success 784T 2CA

A clean patterned, attractive bull that should work on heifers. He ranks in the top 2% for BW and the top 10% for Milk.

BW WW YW Milk -2.5 20.3 51.1 18.7EPDs

38 MEFC Ironman 121 1CMBorn:

3/13/11BW:

85 lbsAdj. WW:

707 lbsACA#358899% Chi16.16


TMH Kingpin 2CADam: MEFC Miss Kingpin 872 PCA MEFC Miss Improver 519 2CA

We really like this bull both in terms of look and production. His mother is a Kingpin that was shown very successfully and then has gone on and made a great cow. Would work great on a set of cows to add performance and style.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 2.7 47.9 88.8 7.7

39MEFC Advantage 119 PCABorn:

3/13/11BW:

78 lbsAdj. WW:

702 lbsACA#358870% Chi25.31


RDD Polo 1CADam: RDD Polo P415 2CA RDD Ms A Train 470M 2CA

Full brother to last years high seller. Same mold as last years in a more moderate package. His Polo mother ranks at the top in production. A definite heifer bull that will work without giving up valuable pounds.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -0.3 44.7 73.1 7.5


40MEFC Iron Man 118 1CMBorn:

3/12/11BW:

91 lbsAdj. WW:

753 lbsACA#358869% Chi21.63


RDD Destiny PCADam: MEFC Miss Destiny 30N 2CA RDD Miss Nutone E270 1CA

First Hot Iron born here and were we ever pleased. He has been a performance powerhouse since birth. His dam is our best Destiny daughter.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 3.3 41.3 75.0 7.1

41 MEFC Kingpin 117 PCABorn:

3/11/11BW:

70 lbsAdj. WW:

682 lbsACA#358868% Chi21.56

TMH Kingpin 2CASire: MEFC King Pin 702T PCA MEFC Miss Improver 519 2CA

JSC Advantage 257T 2CADam: MEFC Ms Rose 923W PCA RDCA Rose 250J 2CA

A bull that will work well on heifers. We have used his sire as clean up on heifers the past couple of years. His mother is a first calf Advantage out the old donor Rose 250J cow.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.7 44.5 78.2 8.9

42 TTBR Mr Improve 971Y 1CABorn:

3/5/11BW:

74 lbsAdj. WW:

654 lbsACA#358923% Chi15.72

T C Stockman 365 (AN)Sire: Northern Improvement 4480 (AN) Blackcap of RR 5367 (AN)

CTR Success 02K 2CADam: TTBR Ms Success 971W PCA TTBR Miss TPX2 171L PCA

Super phenotype, impeccable structure, high maternal traits and calving ease. He ranks in the top 10% for BW and top 11% for Milk.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -0.2 25.2 62.1 18.1


3/1/11BW:

91 lbsAdj. WW:

718 lbsACA#358922% Chi12.82

TC Stockman 365 (AN)Sire: Northern Improvement 4480 (AN) Blackcap of RR 5367 (AN)

TTBR Dakota Pride 620S 1CADam: TTBR Ms DP 924W 2CA RDCA Ms Tommy Girl 201N 1CA

A stout made, attractive beef bull. He ranks in the top 5% for Milk – our highest Milk EPD in the sale.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -0.7 37.0 75.0 20.9

Lot 40

Lot 42

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2/28/11BW:

79 lbsAdj. WW:

751 lbsACA#358921% Chi12.79


RDCA Pollette Pride 2CADam: TTBR Ms Pride 8034U 2CA TTBR Ms TP 034K 1CA

A stretchy, clean made, stout bull with good performance that should work on heifers. He ranks in the top 11% for BW.

BW WW YW Milk 0.0 30.6 67.7 16.7EPDs

Lot 44

47 TTBR Mr Improvement 955YBorn:

2/26/11BW:

82 lbsAdj. WW:

659 lbsACA#N/A

% SM31.3


TTBR Mr Meyer 632R (SM)Dam: TTBR #955 (SM) BLLL Miss Macho 33 (SM)

A square made, moderate framed, attractive bull, backed with high powered maternal genetics. He should work on heifers.

BW WW YW Milk EPDs

Lot 47


45 WINC Built Right 101YBorn:

2/28/11BW:

83 lbsAdj. WW:

877 lbsASA#

2618790% SM

75

CNS Dream On L186 (SM)Sire: SVF/NJC Built Right N48 (SM) NJC Ebony Antoinette (SM)

Meyer Ranch 734 (SM)Dam: WINC Miss 89P (SM) 89

Big powerful February bull that has lots to offer. A big rug-ged bull with performance to spare. He will definitely put some frame and pounds on a set of feeder calves.

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW API TI 3.4 0.0 27.2 49.9 4.5 -0.8 12.8 90 64EPDs

Lot 45


2/27/11BW:

81 lbsAdj. WW:

695 lbsACA#358920% Chi15.53


JSC Advantage 257T 2CADam: TTBR Ms Advant 964W PCA TTBR Tommy Girl 461P PCA

Another long, clean made, smooth Northern Improvement son that should work on heifers. He ranks in the top 10% for BW and the top 11% for Milk.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -0.2 36.7 71.5 18.3

Lot 46

48 TTBR Mr Focus 988Y 1CABorn:

2/26/11BW:

72 lbsAdj. WW:


8.86

S A F Focus Of E R (AN)Sire: MYTTY In Focus (AN) MYTTY Countess 906 (AN)

Northern Improvement 4480 (AN)Dam: TTBR Ms Improve 988W 1CA TTBR Ms Success 788T PCA

This bull has sound structure, good performance and a big EPD spread. He ranks in the top 3% for BW, the top 12% for WW, the top 4% for YW and the top 15% for Milk. He should work on heifers.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -2.0 43.3 91.5 17.0


2/25/11BW:

78 lbsAdj. WW:


8.11

T C Stockman 365 (AN)Sire: Northern Improvement 4480 (AN) Blackcap of R R 5367 (AN)

RDCA Pollette Pride 2CADam: TTBR Ms Pride 913W 1CA RDCA Angus 7813

Another low birth weight, smooth made Northern Improve-ment son that we recommend for use on heifers. He ranks in the top 10% for both BW and Milk.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -0.2 36.1 72.7 18.8

50MEFC Bismarck 104 1CMBorn:

2/23/11BW:

68 lbsAdj. WW:


1.95


GEF Dirty Harry (MA)Dam: MEFC Ms Mariah 976W 1CM MEFC Mariah 73K 1CM

A Bismarck out of a very good Dirty Harry first calf heifer. Definite calving ease bull with nice performance.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -1.7 50.8 100.4 14.7

Fall Bulls

51 TTBR Mr Dynamo 630X 2CABorn:

10/8/10BW:

88 lbsAdj. WW:

765 lbsACA#359224% Chi12.45

DMM Dynasty 03G (AN)Sire: DHCC Dynamo 382N 1CA DHCC Ms Diamond 582E 1CA

RDD Destinys Ace 1CADam: DHCC Ms Ace 631S 1CA RRR 176 Exp 468 SAR 1073 (AN)

These fall bulls, with a little more age, will be able to get out and cover more cows right away. This is a smooth made, long bodied bull that ranks in the top 10% for WW.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 3.4 40.4 80.2 12.4

52 TTBR Mr Net W 730X 1CABorn:

8/24/10BW:

91 lbsAdj. WW:

787 lbsACA#359107% Chi12.60


TTBR Mr Destiny 724R 2CADam: TTBR Ms Destiny 730T 2CA TTBR Ms TP 430P 1CA

A stout made, clean patterned, high performing bull that ranks in the top 6% for WW, the top 2% for YW and the top 7% for Milk.

BW WW YW Milk 2.4 47.8 97.3 20.0EPDs


Lot 50

Lot 52

53 TTBR Ms 717 001X 2CABorn:

5/17/10BW:

91 lbsAdj. WW:

787 lbsACA#358987% Chi26.01


RDD Tommy Boy PCADam: TTBR Tommy Girl 7011T PCA TTBR Ms Power 701G 2CA

A sweet necked, big bodied, feminine heifer. AI’d 6/7/11 to Northern Improvement. Due 4/10 to Amarillo Slim.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 2.2 34.7 64.9 10.8

55 TTBR Ms 717 064X 2CABorn:

4/19/10BW:

86 lbsAdj. WW:


8.64


Cowboy Troy (AN)Dam: TTBR Ms CT 764T 1CA TTBR Ms Success 564R 1CA

A special heifer here. Big boned, stout and broody but still feminine. The daughters from Mr Success 717 have been very productive. AI’d 6/21/11 to Northern Improvement. Safe to the AI date.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.2 35.1 68.8 12.1

Lot 53

57 TTBR Ms Advant 078X PCABorn:

4/10/10BW:

68 lbsAdj. WW:

478 lbsACA#358914% Chi29.59


CTR Success 02K 2CADam: TTBR Ms Success 788T PCA TTBR Gem 888H 2CA

A moderate framed, feminine female bred to New Direction 1436. AI’d 6/21/11. Safe to the AI date.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.2 38.1 61.9 10.3


Bred Females

54 TTBR Ms Meyer 057XBorn:

4/24/10BW:

88 lbsAdj. WW:

612 lbsACA#N/A

% SM25

Meyer 734 (SM)Sire: TTBR Mr Meyer 632R Miss Total Power

BHCS Heat Seeker 23 1CMDam: TTBR Ms HS 657 RF Habby 5H

A long necked, blaze faced Meyer granddaughter out of a full sister to Almost Famous. Due 5/4 to Amarillo Slim.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk

56 TTBR Ms Powerball 068X PCABorn:

4/14/10BW:

85 lbsAdj. WW:

517 lbsACA#358912% Chi34.58

RDD Destinys Ace 1CASire: TBAR Power Ball 10P 2CA YR Pollette 61B 2CA

CEF Flash Magic 740N 1CADam: Flash Magic 806S 2CA JSC Ms Eagle 806P PCA-1

A nice fronted, long bodied female sired by Power Ball and out of a Flash Magic bred dam. Due 4/16 to Amarillo Slim.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 4.5 31.4 58.3 7.3

Lot 55


62 TTBR Ms Colonel 075XBorn:

3/27/10BW:

92 lbsAdj. WW:

581 lbsACA#N/A

% Chi25

Heat Wave 1CMSire: Colonel Crossbred

THMT Fed Ex 2CADam: RMG Ms Fed Ex 117L PCA RMG Ms Candy 715G 2CA

A moderate framed, correct, smooth made heifer. AI’d 6/11/11 to In Focus. Safe to the AI date.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk

63 TTBR Ms Net W 043X 1CABorn:

3/27/10BW:

90 lbsAdj. WW:

668 lbsACA#358910% Chi11.92


RTB Gemini 11B PCADam: TTBR Ms Gemini 431P 1CA DCBR Angus 364

A big, raw boned, high performing heifer. She ranks in the top 4% for WW, the top 2% for YW and the top 8% for Milk. AI’d 6/11/11 to In Focus. Safe to the AI date.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 2.1 48.8 97.7 20.4

58 TTBR Ms Carnac 02X 1CMBorn:

4/8/10BW:

90 lbsAdj. WW:

519 lbsACA#358917% Chi21.80

Heat Wave 1CMSire: WNT Carnac 88P 1CM Wents Black 46

THMT Fed Ex 2CADam: TTBR Ms Fed Ex 42P 1CA DCBR Ms Debull 92J CAX

A super hairy, chubby, choke necked heifer with good bone and wide structure. She has all the parts to raise high dollar steers. AI’d 6/11/11 to In Focus. Safe to the AI date.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 4.7 32.6 64.6 10.7

60MEFC Majidah 073 1CMBorn:

4/4/10BW:

84 lbsAdj. WW:

734 lbsACA#358896% Chi11.86


Dam: MEFC Majidah 846

An Advantage out of a Hard Core female. Should be very maternal. We have used the Destroyer bull on heifers with no problems. Due 3/6 to Bush’s Destroyer.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk

59 MEFC Ms Momentum 081X 1CMBorn:

4/8/10BW:

89 lbsAdj. WW:

618 lbsACA#354079% Chi43.37

JSC Crush 847N-2 2CASire: JSC Momentum 74T PCA JSC Playmate 40G PCA

WINK Poll Cornhusker 2CADam: HBSC Annie 1CA AN X CA x MA HBSC 005

These Momentums are making really nice cows. This one bred to Bismarck will work. Due 2/25 to SAV Bismarck.


Lot 58

61 TTBR Ms Net W 094X 1CABorn:

3/29/10BW:

86 lbsAdj. WW:

585 lbsACA#358915% Chi15.33


RDCA Pollettes Pride 2CADam: TTBR Ms Pride 794T 2CA TTBR Ms Husker 904J 1CA

A long necked, long bodied, big boned heifer. This mating to Northern Improvement should really work. This heifer ranks in the top 5% for WW, the top 3% for YW and the top 20% for Milk. AI’d 6/14/11 to Northern Improvement. Safe to the AI date.

BW WW YW Milk 2.8 47.4 94.9 17.3EPDs

Lot 61

69 TTBR Ms Grizz 074X 1CMBorn:

3/7/10BW:

73 lbsAdj. WW:

529 lbsACA#358913% Chi12.57

B&D 700M (SM)Sire: Grizzly (SM) 203/39P (SM)

Wave On Wave 1CMDam: TTBR Ms Wave 774T 2CM TTBR Ms G Rush 974J 1CM

Serious earning potential here. Super hairy, long necked and sound structured. Her dam is a 3/4 sister to both the Champion Steer at the 2007 Summer Spot-light and the 2009 Res. Champion Steer at the NAILE in Louisville. Embryos from her granddam sell as Lot 74. Grizzly has proven that he is a great maternal sire. No guess work here. AI’d 6/14/11 to TTBR T-Bone, the popular Northern Improvement son that sold as Lot 51 in last years sale. Safe to the AI date.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.3 17.0 34.6 12.1

67MEFC Ms Ruby 040X 2CMBorn:

3/16/10BW:

87 lbsAdj. WW:


6.11

Heat Wave 1CMSire: The Headliner 1CM W T F Ruth Medina (Hazel) (AN)

Bold Statement 1CMDam: MEFC Ruby 728T 1CM Thomas Ruby 9534 (AN)

Really good Headliner out of Bold Statement that goes back to our best Angus cow family. Big bodied easy doing heifer that can be used so many different ways. This is one good heifer. Due 2/25 to Bismarck.

BW WW YW Milk 5.3 34.2 68.8 11.4EPDs

68 MEFC Ms Desperado 024X 1CABorn:

3/8/10BW:

80 lbsAdj. WW:

650 lbsACA#354085% Chi19.38

RDD Destiny PCASire: RDD Desperado 1CA RDD Angus 4018

TMH Kingpin 2CADam: MEFC Ms Kingpin 8U04 1CM MEFC Ms Messina 539R 1CM

Love this Desperado female. Should be a high performer. Her calf will pay the ticket. Due 3/6 to Bush’s Destroyer.


Lot 69


64 TTBR Ms Pride 028X PCABorn:

3/25/10BW:

87 lbsAdj. WW:

606 lbsACA#358909% Chi31.90

WYR Impulse 1CASire: RDCA Pollette Pride 2CA YR Pollette 61B 2CA

RDD Mr Train G221J 1CADam: RDD G221J P287 2CA RDD Ms Destiny H328 2CA

A nice patterned, moderate framed, stout heifer that is capa-ble of going any direction you want to take her. AI’d 5/24/11 to Northern Improvement. Should calve by sale day.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 3.3 40.0 69.7 7.0

66 TTBR Ms Advant 095X PCABorn:

3/23/10BW:

85 lbsAdj. WW:

538 lbsACA#358916% Chi33.68


RDD Destiny PCADam: DHCC Ms Destiny 956J DACR Ms Phantom 356C 1CM

This Advantage x Destiny mating really worked. A stout, complete, PCA heifer. AI’d 6/18/11 to Northern Improve-ment. Safe to the AI date.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.0 32.5 51.8 11.3

Lot 66

65MEFC Ms Advantage 060 PCABorn:

3/24/10BW:

78 lbsAdj. WW:

683 lbsACA#358898% Chi21.19


RDD Ace 110P 1CADam: MEFC Ms Ace 8U03 2CA MEFC Miss Desperado 454 2CA

We really love these Advantage females. This one goes back to Ace and Desperado on the dam’s side. Due 3/6 to Bush’s Destroyer.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 2.2 48.7 82.2 8.5


Embryo Packages

Sire of Lot 74 Embryos

74 3 Embryos – Not Afraid x TTBR Ms G Rush 974H

Heat Wave 1CMSire: Not Afraid Jazz

BEF Gold Rush 2CADam: TTBR Ms G Rush 974J 1CM TTBR Ms Can Pay 704G 2CM

I’m real excited about this mating. The hot new bull “Not Afraid” has probably the best top, hip and hind leg I’ve seen. Crossing that with the awesome profile, pattern and predictability of “Ms G Rush 974J” should ring the bell. 974’s resume includes 2 daughters selling for $8,500 and $4,100. She is also the granddam of two steers purchased for $18,750 and $24,000. Another granddaughter sells here as Lot 69. Selling 3 grade 1 embryos and guaranteeing at least one pregnancy if put in by a qualified embryologist.

75 3 Embryos – JSC Advantage x TTBR Ms Impulse 553R


WYR Impulse 1CADam: TTBR Ms Impulse 553R 2CA TTBR Ms Polled T 853J 2CA

This mating will result in full sibs to TTBR Willow 053X PCA, the heifer we took to the Black Hills Stock Show this year. She was very popular with several good cattlemen and sold for a final bid of $7,600. Bull or female, be confident that this mating will produce the right kind. Selling 3 grade 1 embryos and guaranteeing at least one pregnancy if put in by a qualified embryologist.

71 TTBR Ms Improvement 091XBorn:

3/1/10BW:

70 lbsAdj. WW:

568 lbsAAA#

Applied% AN

100


HA Power Alliance 1025 (AN)Dam: Ms P Alliance 891 (AN) Wilkes 6D Heather 1681 (AN)

Lots 71 & 72 are twin registered Angus heifers by Northern Improvement. They are both clean made, nice profiling, com-plete individuals. This heifer was AI’d 5/24/11 to In Focus. Should calve by sale day.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk

73 TTBR Ms Improve 008X 1CABorn:

2/18/10BW:

62 lbsAdj. WW:


9.37


DHCC Mr Tot Pwr 574E 2CADam: TTBR Ms TP 808U 1CA DCBR Angus 719

A real complete, maternal bred Northern Improvement heifer. Ranks in the top 4% for BW and the top 15% for milk. AI’d 5/23/11 to In Focus. Should calve by sale day.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -1.8 30.9 67.5 18.5

70MEFC Ms Headliner 016X 2CMBorn:

3/6/10BW:

82 lbsAdj. WW:


5.64

Heat Wave 1CMSire: The Headliner 1CM W T F Ruth Medina (Hazel) (AN)

G C C Grizz 0065 (AN)Dam: DLBC Miss Grizz 625S 1CM KKLM Miss Pauline 415P 1CM

A nice heifer that would work well in raising those high dol-lar show steers. Due 3/21 to Bush’s Destroyer.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 1.6 15.9 37.9 9.2

72 TTBR Ms Improvement 092XBorn:

3/1/10BW:

63 lbsAdj. WW:

548 lbsAAA#

Applied% AN

100


HA Power Alliance 1025 (AN)Dam: Ms P Alliance 891 (AN) Wilkes 6D Heather 1681 (AN)

Twin to Lot 71. AI’d 5/23/11 to In Focus. Should calve by sale day.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk

Lot 71

A TTBR Amarillo Slim 616W 1CABorn:

3/5/09BW:

86 lbsAdj. WW:

646 lbsACA#346131% Chi11.86

JSC Nemo 47N02 2CASire: JSC Advantage 357T 2CA RJ Miss Awesome 521J 1CA

AngusDam: DCBR Angus 511 Angus

Amarillo Slim is a smooth made, flat shouldered Advantage son out of the dam of “TTBR Clonie”. He has a super profile and ranks in the top 10% for BW and top 15% for Milk.

BW WW YW Milk -0.3 36.0 56.3 17.3EPDs

B JSC Advantage 257T 2CABorn:

3/20/07BW:

91 lbsAdj. WW:

714 lbsACA#331152% Chi23.73

RDCA Impressive 229J 1CASire: JSC Nemo 47N-2 2CA JMS Ms Zapper 17D 1CA

Totally Awesome 9Z PCADam: RJ Miss Awesome 521J 1CA Angus 521B

National Champion Chiangus Bull - 2007 ACA National Show in Louisville, KY.

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -0.2 38.8 54.8 13.6

D Mytty In FocusBorn:

2/18/01

AAA#13880818

% AN100

S A F FameSire: S A F Focus of E R G D A R Forever Lady 246

Sitz Alliance 6595Dam: Mytty Countess 906 Baldridge Countess 357

EPDs BW WW YW Milk -1.4 54.0 99.0 25.0

E Northern Improvement 4480 (AN)Born:

3/14/98

AAA#13054003

% AN100

TC StockmanSire: TC Stockman 365 TC PRide 0014

RR Vantage 3352Dam: Blackcap of RR 5367 Blackcap of RR 0238

BW WW YW Milk -0.6 38.0 69.0 25.0EPDs

Reference Sires

Ref. B

C S A V Bismarck 5682Born:

2/1/05AAA#

15109865% AN

100

G D A R Traveler 044Sire: G A R Grid Maker G A R Precision 2536

Schoenes Fix It 826Dam: S A V Abigale 0451 S A V Abigale 6062

EPDs BW WW YW Milk 0.2 58.0 100.0 27.0

Ref. C

Ref. D

What Do Feedyards Look For In Feeder Cattle?from January 13, 2012 Cow-Calf Weekly; by Rory Lewandowski, Ohio Beef Cattle Letter

JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is the world’s largest cattle-feeding enterprise, consisting of 12 yards in nine states and boasting a total one-time capacity of 930,000 head of cattle and marketing 1.7 million head/year. The likes and dislikes of an outfit like that should carry a lot of weight with cow-calf producers and Tom Brink, Five Rivers’ vice president of cattle ownership and risk management, is willing to give his opinion.

Speaking at the Cattleman’s Roundup meeting in Gallia County, OH, last fall, Brink said Five Rivers wants cattle that have good performance potential as defined by a high average daily gain, a low feed-to-gain ratio, and a desirable finish weight. But, at least a third of the cattle they see do not have good performance as judged by those three criteria. He says cattle that perform well, grade Choice, have a Yield Grade of 3 or less, and a carcass weight over 850 lbs. is ideal.

The carcass weight figure surprised me because a few years back, carcass weights over 850 lbs. were discounted by some packers. This is no longer the case as demand for beef is strong and the cattle herd is in decline. Therefore, more pounds from fewer cattle is a necessity.

In addition, Brink shared data from Five Rivers feedlots comparing the performance of steers that produced a 700- to 800-lb. carcass vs. steers that produced a carcass of 850+ lbs. The heavier-carcass steers had higher average daily gain, better feed conversion and boasted a $45/head advantage over the lighter carcass steers, even with corn at $7/bu. According to Brink, the ideal steer finishes at 1,350-1,400 lbs. and produces a carcass of 850-885 lbs., and dresses 63-64%.

For those cattlemen who sell to feedyards, Brink says he considers the ideal steer as one that is 50-75% Angus as the genetic base, 25-50% Continental breed to provide muscling and to improve yield grade, and up to 25% of any other breed. In addition, he provided this list of what cow-calf producers can do to create more value in their feeder calves:• Use the right combination of breeds.• Use the right genetics within those breeds (cattle that will perform at

a high level).• Utilize a health-protection program.• Put effort into post-weaning management.• Sell calves by uniform load-lot groups. Smaller operations can coop-

erate with neighbors or marketing groups to utilize similar breeds, genetics and post-weaning programs.

• Utilize age- and source-verified programs.

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