Day after Thanksgiving • 6:00pmLocation: M.W. Jenkins Expo Center
Livingston County Fairgrounds • Hwy. 190 West
Chillicothe, MO
Lot 24
Lot 1
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November 28 • 6:00pmLocation: M.W. Jenkins Expo Center
Livingston County Fairgrounds • Hwy. 190 WestChillicothe, Missouri
www.mikemartincattle.com • www.gravescattleco.com
inspection of cattleCattle available for viewing at the farms any time. Available at fairgroundsWednesday afternoon, November 26.
DirectionsTake 190 West off of Hwy. 65 at the north end of Chillicothe. Go 1 mileWest to County Road 235. Turn North and go 1/4 mile. Expo Center is onthe right side of the road.
AccommodationsSuper 8 660-646-7888Grand River Inn 660-646-6590Best Western 660-646-0572
Sale Day phones
Auctioneer Dean Brown, 937-205-1190
Terms and conditionsAll cattle are to be paid for during or immediately after the sale. Willaccept major credit cards, but buyer will pay processing fee of 2.5% inaddition to purchase price. Billed purchases must be paid for within 10days of purchase. Cattle sell per conditions of their breed associations.Announcements made sale day take precedence over information printedin this catalog.
HealthCattle will be accompanied by proper health certificates for immediateshipment. Cattle will be current on shots and worming. Breds have beenpregnancy checked.
liabilityAnyone attending the sale attends at their own risk. Martin’ s, Graves’ ,and sale personnel assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for any person-al injury or loss for those attending the sale. Animals become buyer’ sresponsibility as soon as they are sold.
All cattle have been fed Moorman’ s ShowTec Feed.
Martin Cattle Co.Mike Martin, Curryville, MO(c) 573-470-2892 (h) 573-324-3473
Sale office............660-646-5153Caleb Gregory.......573-470-1323Mike’ s cell...........573-470-2892
Preston’ s cell.......660-973-2879Samantha’ s cell...660-973-2881Mary’ s cell..........573-470-3473
Graves Cattle CompanyPreston & Samantha Graves, Chillicothe, MO(c) 660-973-2879 (h) 660-646-12422
Please come join us November 28 or any time prior to sale day to view this high qualityoffering. We feel it is an extremely strong group of cattle. Although it is few in numbers, it is longon quality. There will be plenty of reputable genetics available to go ahead and produce for you.
If unable to attend, please call, and we will make arrangements for you to bid by phone. Onceagain, thank you to all who attend and show interest in our programs.
Mike Martin & Preston Graves
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Amy • Open Heifer Black Polled April 2008
SIRE | Golden Child DAM | Akima (Habanero/Meyer/Powerplant)
An extremely attractive, big bodied, big boned, sound femalewith the ability to be a great show heifer and an even better cow.
Akima is one of our leading donors and a very productive cow. Weare offering 3 of her heifer calves for you to gain quali-ty genetics and to improve your herd. She is the damof Total Solution and her Chill Factor daughter producedReality Red.
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Allyx • Open Heifer Black Polled April 2008
SIRE | Golden Child DAM | Akima (Habanero/Meyer/Powerplant)
An ET heifer calf out of the Akima cow that is very similar to herfull sister. Very long bodied, straight in her lines, big boned, andsound. Has the genetic make-up to make a great show heifer anda nice cow, when done in the ring.
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Athena • Open Heifer Black Polled April 2008
SIRE | Heat Wave DAM | Akima (Habanero/Meyer/Powerplant)
Another ET heifer out of the Akima cow. A heifer that possesses alot of capacity, style, and performance. More moderate in herframe score than the other heifers out of Akima.
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the AkimasReality Red
Total Solution
Grandson ofthe great
dam, Akima
Akima’ sfirstborn
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Callie • Open Heifer Black Scurred May 2008
SIRE | Heat Wave/Meyer/Cunia son DAM | Total Solution/Jungle Jim
A really feminine, attractive female in a very complete package.
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Sassy • Open Heifer Black Polled April 2008
SIRE | Golden Child DAM | Draft Pick granddaughter
Golden Child stamped this heifer with his killer look, bone, andhair. She is an extremely sound and gentle show heifer prospect.
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Sacha • Open Heifer Black Polled March 2008
SIRE | Sun Seeker DAM | Chillfactor/Angus
A heifer with a lot of overall width and dimension that would bedesirable in any species. Has a great combination of style andbalance for the show ring.
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Marcia • Open Heifer Black Polled April 2008
SIRE | Manchild DAM | Chillfactor/Angus
A heifer that the picture doesn’ t do justice. A maternal sister islisted later in the catalog as Lot 36, so you can see her potentialwith the genetics.
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Sarah • Open Heifer Red Horned May 2008
SIRE | Sun Seeker DAM | Doublestuff/Maine
An ET heifer that puts it all together in an extremely neat pack-age.
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Mattey • Open Heifer Blue Roan Polled May 2008
SIRE | Who Made Who son DAM | PB Shorthorn
This picture speaks for itself. Mattey is unique in her design andcolor. Matched with her extremely long neck, big body, andsquare hip, she will be hard to miss in the show ring!
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Sadie • Open Heifer Black Polled April 2008
SIRE | Total Solution DAM | Strictly Business
Sadie is the product of a really good Strictly Business daughter.After seeing Sadie, her mother was put in our donor program.She is the kind we all want. Eye-appealing, hair, sound, and com-plete. She could possibly be shown as a MaineTainer.
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Ellie • Open Heifer Black Polled May 2008
SIRE | Mr. Clean DAM | PB Shorthorn
A heifer that will be very competitive in the ShorthornPlus divi-sion. A heifer that is long necked, big bodied, and extremelysound. She’ s a functional female!ShorthornPlus
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Morgan • Open Heifer Black Horned March 2008
SIRE | Texas Holdem DAM | Trigger (Witch Doctor/Heart Beat/Meyer)
Morgan is an ET daughter out of Habeger’ s Texas Holdem. Thisfemale has the square hip, strong top, powerful leg, and body weall want. She possesses all the qualities to become a dominatingshow heifer.
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Ella • Open Heifer Black Polled March 2008
SIRE | Texas Holdem DAM | Trigger (Witch Doctor/Heart Beat/Meyer)
This is another ET daughter of Texas Holdem. She is awesomehaired, big bodied, and moderately framed. With all her qualitiescombined, she has cow power written all over her.
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Jamie • Open Heifer Black Polled April 2008
SIRE | Hannibal DAM | Commercial
A very sound, functional female with style and balance to makea show heifer and a cow.
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Taylor • Open Heifer BWF Horned April 2008
SIRE | Heat Wave 1 DAM | Commercial
Large framed, long bodied, smooth shouldered heifer calf withthe capacity and extension to be a competitive show heifer. Noone will miss the cool face.
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Annie • Open Heifer Black Polled March 2008
SIRE | Freedom DAM | TC Ranch Angus
This purebred Angus heifer possesses all the positive attributes ofthe breed, plus the added bonus of hair and eye appeal.Purebred Angus
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Lexi • Open Heifer Black Polled March 2008
SIRE | MCC Blackout DAM | Jessie (Leachman Explorer/Traveler 23-4)
A registered Angus heifer calf out of one of our leading Angusdonors. This heifer combines size, style, bone, and body all in onecomplete package to be competitive in any show and the geneticsto be very productive.Purebred Angus
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Kelley • Open Heifer Black Horned March 2008
SIRE | Heat Wave DAM | Lola (Tugboat x Fame)
Kelley is unique for a Heat Wave. She has the bone, body, hair,and look of a Heat Wave, but also the growth and size of a breed-ing female.
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Micah • Open Heifer Black Polled March 2008
SIRE | Sun Seeker DAM | Commercial
This is a female that is huge bodied, very extended in her skele-tal design, and yet is sound as a cat.
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Lady Bug • Open Hfr R/W Polled April 2008
SIRE | Overheater DAM | Habanero
Here is a heifer out of one of our leading cows. She is sound, bigbodied, and has a color pattern you won’ t forget.
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Tara • Open Heifer BWF Polled April 2008
SIRE | Mr. Clean DAM | Body Builder/Meyer
A heifer with all the attributes to be a tremendous club calf pro-ducing cow. Tons of body, width, and overall dimension to pro-duce extremely stout individuals.
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Fiona • Open Heifer RNR Polled March 2008
SIRE | Radio Active DAM | Double Vision
Sound made heifer that has plenty of thickness and body.
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Dora • Open Heifer Black Polled March 2008
SIRE | Sun Seeker DAM | Woody/Angus
Long bodied, feminine heifer that has length of neck and depthof body and is free moving.
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GrandChampionCommercialHeifer,2008 GANatl Fair.Raised byMMMC.
ReserveDivision
CommercialHeifer,
2008 GANatl Fair.Raised by
MMMC.
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Bred Heifer Blue Roan Polled April 2007
Miss Hot Pants
SIRE | Manchild DAM | TC Ranch Angus
This Manchild bred female had an extremely successful show career.She possesses the awesome club calf look and is backed with amaternal Angus background. This female would be a strong asset toanyone’ s program.Bred and Confirmed to Total Solution 5/10/08
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Taylor
SIRE | Bold Statement DAM | Draft Pick
An extremely powerful, big boned female that is soft in her overallconfirmation. We feel that this bred has the potential to raise thetype we all look for.Bred and Confirmed to Total Solution 4/30/08
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Lot 24
Lot 25
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is the main service sire for these bred
heifers. He is gaining more popularity for producing
high-quality calves that sell. Safe to use on first calf heifers. Proven sire of champions.
TH- & PHA-Free.
Total Solution
bred He i f ers
Reserve Grand Steer, LA State FairOut of a bred heifer sold in our last female sale.
Reserve Simmental Steer, GA Natl FairRaised by MMMC.
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Kris • Bred Heifer Black Polled April 2007
SIRE | Northern Improvement son DAM | Chill Factor
Another Angus-influenced female with width and capacity to makea great producer.Bred to Total Solution 5/16/08
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Sabrina • Bred Heifer Black Polled March 2007
SIRE | Northern Improvement son DAM | Chill Factor
An Angus-based female with enough Maine influence to be agreat producer.Bred to Total Solution 6/10/08
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Tanya • Bred Heifer Black Polled April 2007
SIRE | Total Solution DAM | EXT
A really nice Total Solution heifer. The Total Solutions are makinggreat cows, and you have the added genetics of EXT in this heifer.Bred to Texas Holdem 5/16/08
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Kelly • Bred Heifer Black Polled April 2007
SIRE | Northern Improvement son DAM | Chill Factor
A very complete Angus-based heifer with Maine influence forpotential production.Bred to Texas Holdem 5/18/08
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Also offering a selectgroup of steers for sale by
private treaty
Champion CommercialHeifer, GANatl Jr. Show.Shown byMatt Shirley.Raised byMMMC.
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Connie • Bred Heifer Black Polled March 2007
SIRE | Contender DAM | OBC Barbara 0056
The ideal brood cow with lots of dimension, capacity, and style.An ET out of one of our favorite Angus donor cows that goes backto California Traveler.Bred to Total Solution 6/16/08
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Candice • Bred Heifer Black Polled March 2007
SIRE | Contender DAM | OBC Barbara 0056
Another full sister to Lot 30. A heifer with a lot of the same char-acteristics as her sister, but in a longer package. An ET out of oneof our favorite Angus donor cows.Bred to Total Solution 5/26/08
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Carma • Bred Heifer Black Polled March 2007
SIRE | Contender DAM | Emblazon
An impressive ET half-blood Maine heifer with an outstandinggenetic background of Contender and Emblazon.Bred to Total Solution 5/27/08
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CJ • Bred Heifer Black Polled March 2007
SIRE | Contender DAM | Jessie (Leachman Explorer/Traveler 23-4)
An ET heifer that just didn’ t want to cooperate with the camerato capture her qualities.Bred to Total Solution 6/22/08
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Champion FFA Crossbred
Heifer, MOState Fair.Shown by
Sadie Jones.Sold by Graves
Cattle Co.
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Hannah • Bred Heifer Black Polled March 2007
SIRE | Heat Wave DAM | Maine-Anjou
Not your typical Heat Wave. This heifer has a lot of femininity andpossesses a lot of length and extension to make a great cow.Bred to Total Solution 5/15/08
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Sonja • Bred Heifer Black Polled April 2007
SIRE | Meyer son DAM | Avalanche son
An extremely nice 3/4-blood Simmental heifer that could producefor the Simmental breed or go club calf.Bred to Total Solution 5/16/08
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Nadia • Bred Heifer Black Polled March 2007
SIRE | Northern Improvement DAM | Chill Factor
A heifer that is as complete as you can get with genetics to backher. This heifer has the makings of a donor cow. Maternal Sib toLot 7.Bred to Total Solution 5/17/08
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Rachel • Bred Heifer RNR Horned April 2007
SIRE | Radio Active DAM | Maine-cross
A really feminine, long necked, correct female that will fit into theShorthorn breed.Bred to Total Solution 5/25/08
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Directions Take 190 West off of Hwy. 65 at the north end of Chillicothe. Go 1 mile West to County Road 235.Turn North and go 1/4 mile. Expo Center is on the right side of the road.
Reference Sires
Golden Child Texas Holdem Contender
Manchild Sun Seeker Mr. Clean
November 28 • 6:00pm Chillicothe, MissouriLocation: M.W. Jenkins Expo Center • Livingston County Fairgrounds • Hwy. 190 West
Please join Alden Farms & Guests at Noon on Saturday, November 29, for “ The Sky’ s The Limit” Shorthorn production sale.Just 20 minutes away from “ Ladies of the Evening” in Hamilton, MO.
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