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  • 1Sale Day ContactsSale Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 .539 .9020Amys Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 .350 .0103Alex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 .350 .0200Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 .354 .4236Additional Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 .539 .9522

    AuctioneerChisum Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 .730 .4214

    LocationAt the Ranch - 7 Miles North, 7 Miles West of Wessington Springs, SD

    Sale Day ScheduleCattle may be viewed at the farm any time prior to Saturday, April 25, 2015

    11:00 am CST . . . . . . . . . Bulls will be available for viewing12:00 pm CST . . . . . .Complimentary Lunch Will Be Served2:00 pm CST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sale Starts!

    AccommodationsTravelers Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605 .539 .1440East Main St, Wessington Springs, SD

    Terms & ConditionsCattle will be sold under the terms and conditions of the American Simmental Association . Registration papers will be issued, if buyer so desires . EPDs may change from the time the catalog is printed to the time registration papers are issued .

    Breeding GuaranteeAll bulls have been semen tested and are guaranteed breeders . If a bull proves to be a non-breeding animal, Christensens will replace the bull with one of liketype if possible . Otherwise the buyer will receive sale credit minus salvage value to be used at the 2016 sale .Please notify us by September 1, 2015 . For your own protection, you may choose to purchase mortality insurance on your purchase .

    Terms of the SalePlease plan to pay for your purchase sale day or make arrangements with Christensens immediately following the sale . No animal will be loaded out without payment and shipping arrangements .

    HealthCattle can be tested to go anywhere in the US or Canada . All animals have tested BVD negative . All vaccinations are current .

    Semen InterestSome of these bulls may develop into a herdsire from which we may want to collect semen in the future . Therefore, we would like to retain a 25% semen interest ineach bull in the sale . This could mean collecting semen in your off season, at our expense. This will not interfere with ownership of the bulls or salvage value . On the right bull, it could be valuable to both the buyer and the seller . Bulls are semen tested .

    Announcements Announcements made sale day take precedence over printed material in the sale catalog . Anyone attending this sale attends at his/her own risk . Neither Christensen Simmental nor any of the sale force will be held responsible for any personal injury while attending this sale .

    HWY 14

    Miller, SD Wessington, SDHuron, SD

    (14 miles)Alpena, SD(14 miles)

    HWY 34Wessington Springs, SD

    Kimball, SD I-90 Mitchell, SD

    HW

    Y 45

    (20 miles)

    374th Ave

    HW

    Y 281

    HW

    Y 37

    (7 miles)

    221st

    Catalog by

    Emily Brinkman | 4 19-967-0 14 1 | www.generation6.co

  • 21 5/8 SM 5/16 AN 1/16 CS BLK BLAZEASA#: 2858016 | Tattoo: B708 | BD: 3/27/14 | Homo Polled

    CNS DREAM ON L186SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 NJC EBONY ANTOINETTE GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSUC CROCUS Y033 BLK W984

    GRAND DAMS SIRE: NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG79 695 101 1285 105 40.0 3.70

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI15.2 -0.8 62.6 98.8 7.4 21.4 52.7 7.3 0.33 135.9 71.4

    2 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BLACKASA#: 2857918 | Tattoo: B826 | BD: 4/5/14 | Polled

    CNS DREAM ON L186SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 NJC EBONY ANTOINETTE 2TM DATELINE VRD 408W851 3C CROCUS L403 BLK

    CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG84 629 92 1153 94 37.0 3.30

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.3 -0.8 48.9 70.8 10.5 19.3 43.7 7.9 0.18 130.9 59.9

    SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48ASA#: 2225381 | Tattoo: N48 | BD: 11/4/03

    Purebred Simmental | Hetero Black | Homo Polled

    NICHOLS LEGACY G151CNS DREAM ON L186 CNS SHEEZA DREAM K107W BLACK IRISH KANSASNJC EBONY ANTOINETTE NJC BETSY ROSS

    Reliable proven baldy bull, provides calving ease and maternal traits. Progeny are proven show winners. Heterozygous black.

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.6 1.0 58.4 82.7 7.3 20.8 50.0 6.4 0.04 132.8 63.0

    SVF/NJC Built Right N48Reference Sire

    Lot 1

    Grandson, Garett (9) riding out amongst the bulls.

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  • 33 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857892 | Tattoo: B712 | BD: 3/28/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W TC TOTAL 410UC CROCUS U173 BLK 3C CROCUS L672 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK. GROWTH BULL. Picture does not come close to what this bull looks like. Very Powerful

    individual

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG100 795 116 1392 114 36.0 3.76

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI8.1 1.1 84.7 137.1 9.1 18.7 61.1 9.5 0.60 136.2 87.8

    4 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858056 | Tattoo: B845 | BD: 4/8/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W DUFF STANDOUT 785UC CROCUS Y266 BLK UC CROCUS T783 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG103 787 115 1355 111 37.0 3.58

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.3 2.4 86.6 139.7 6.2 18.8 62.1 8.6 0.42 118.9 82.1

    W/C United 956Y | Reference Sire

    W/C United 956YASA#: 2614725 | Tattoo: 956Y | BD: 3/3/11 1/2 SM 1/2 AN | Homo Black | Homo Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 S A V BISMARCK 5682MISS WERNING 956W MISS WERNING 756T

    This second generation Simmental is the real deal. Tremendous growth, great eye appeal with calving ease. Many are using him on heifers. Top 1% for WW, YW and TI.

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.9 0.2 92.8 157.0 8.0 16.5 62.9 7.5 0.54 145.8 93.0

    Lot 3

    5 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BLACKASA#: 2858007 | Tattoo: B788 | BD: 4/2/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W GW LUCKY MAN 644NUC CROCUS X302 BLK UC CROCUS P721 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 788 115 1336 109 39.0 3.46

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.4 0.4 84.0 130.0 11.2 18.7 60.8 9.5 0.33 142.8 83.0

    Lot 5

    Garett with his first 4-H calf.

  • 46 1/4 SM 3/4 AN Tattoo: 047B | BD: 4/3/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W TC ABERDEEN 759047

    Built like a tank. Herd sire material. Goes back to TC Aberdeen

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 742 110 1276 103 40.0 3.25

    7 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858031 | Tattoo: B779 | BD: 4/1/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W RITO REVENUE 5M2 OF 2536 PREUC CROCUS Y146 BLK UC CROCUS T814 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 744 108 1378 113 34.0 4.00

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.6 0.3 76.1 129.5 8.0 20.3 58.3 8.3 0.71 148.5 87.1

    8 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857941 | Tattoo: B710 | BD: 3/27/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W GENETICS BY DESIGN 049W970 UC C ROCUS S179 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG89 738 108 1270 104 41.5 3.36

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.4 -0.1 80.7 129.5 7.6 17.8 58.1 8.3 0.57 140.4 85.4

    Lot 6

    Lot 7

    9 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 229B | BD: 4/6/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W 3C OPIE U8058 B229

    Great gain Big weaning

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 750 108 1262 102 36.0 3.12

    10 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857928 | Tattoo: B777 | BD: 3/31/14 | Scurred

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W 2TM DATELINE VRD 408W928 UC CROCUS P881 BLACK

    GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 719 0 1353 0 40.0 4.00

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.6 0.3 71.4 116.4 9.8 20.1 55.8 8.9 0.42 131.7 76.6

    11 1/4 SM 1/2 AN 1/4 CS BLACKASA#: 2858011 | Tattoo: B813 | BD: 4/3/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W BERBOS NEW DAY 5172X350 BLK UC CROCUS P851 BLACK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG105 746 109 1294 106 35.0 3.45

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI8.5 1.8 77.5 126.2 5.5 20.6 59.4 9.1 0.38 116.8 77.2

  • 512 1/4 SM 11/16 AN 1/16 CS BLACKASA#: 2857873 | Tattoo: B759 | BD: 3/30/14 | Polled

    DIKEMANS SURE BETTJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27 H A IMAGE MAKER 0415UC CROCUS U009 BLK UC CROCUS S009 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG91 773 113 1388 113 38.5 3.86

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.9 0.9 80.1 126.9 9.1 26.1 66.1 14.5 0.44 126.3 80.3

    TJ Sharper Image 809U | Reference Sire

    TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809UASA#: 2483888 | Tattoo: 809U | BD: 3/20/08 1/2 SM 1/2 AN | Homo Black | Homo Polled

    TJ 57J THE GAMBLERDIKEMANS SURE BET MEGAN 9M L T 598 BANDO 9074T J MISS BANDO S27 T J MISS ULTRAVOX P12

    Sharper Image cattle are large framed, high performance with moderate birth weights, they are stout made, big hipped, wide made with extreme eye appeal and performance.

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI6.8 2.3 89.8 143.2 11.2 29.1 74.0 17.9 0.39 123.2 84.0

    Lot 13

    13 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857991 | Tattoo: B828 | BD: 4/5/14 | Polled

    DIKEMANS SURE BETTJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27 CONNEALY REFLECTIONUC CROCUS X189 BLK UC CROCUS P821 BLACK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG101 776 113 1454 119 38.0 4.26

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI6.4 3.7 92.4 152.1 11.3 25.8 71.9 14.3 0.42 122.0 84.7

    14 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLK BLAZEASA#: 2857929 | Tattoo: B737 | BD: 3/29/14 | Scurred

    DIKEMANS SURE BETTJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27 D C C RITO PLATINUM 3J4W933 3C CROCUS M187 BLK G

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 774 113 1300 106 40.0 3.30

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.8 -0.1 73.9 109.7 9.0 27.6 64.6 12.8 0.44 131.2 78.7 Lot 14

  • 615 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857988 | Tattoo: B838 | BD: 4/6/14 | Polled

    DIKEMANS SURE BETTJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27 SITZ NEW DESIGN 458NUC CROCUS X165 BLK UC CROCUS P518 BLACK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 703 102 1265 103 37.0 3.54

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.6 -0.5 68.5 111.3 9.2 28.2 62.4 13.5 0.56 139.1 80.1

    16 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BLACKASA#: 2858074 | Tattoo: B769 | BD: 3/31/14 | Polled

    DIKEMANS SURE BETTJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27 3C OPIE U8058 BUC CROCUS Y386 BLK 3C CROCUS M416 BLK

    GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG100 766 112 1390 114 36.0 4.00

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI5.3 4.1 86.8 130.2 5.1 22.0 65.4 13.4 0.24 104.0 76.5

    17 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858033 | Tattoo: B795 | BD: 4/2/14 | Polled

    DIKEMANS SURE BETTJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27 KESSLERS FRONTMAN R001UC CROCUS Y151 BLK UC CROCUS P505 BLACK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG101 762 111 1290 105 38.0 3.30

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.4 1.1 73.4 110.9 10.0 26.6 63.2 13.9 0.27 120.2 73.0

    18 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858040 | Tattoo: B796 | BD: 4/2/14 | Polled

    DIKEMANS SURE BETTJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U T J MISS BANDO S27 KESSLERS FRONTMAN R001UC CROCUS Y184 BLK 3C CROCUS M679 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG88 737 107 1242 102 37.5 3.00

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.6 0.9 73.3 113.8 10.3 25.9 62.5 14.4 0.35 126.1 75.5

    Lot 16

    Visit our website, www.christensensimmental.com

    to view photos of Thunderbird bred heifers were retaining

    in our herd!

    Producing Hard Working Bulls for You!

    These bulls dont receive special treatment or fancy feed. They are cared for just like all the

    cattle at the ranch.

  • 7S A V Thunderbird 9061 | Reference Sire

    S A V Thunderbird 9061ASA#: 2637074 | Tattoo: 9061 | BD: 2/26/09

    Purebred Angus | Black | Homo Polled

    SITZ TRAVELER 8180S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 S A V BISMARCK 5682S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 S A V EMBLYNETTE 4408

    A calving ease Angus bull with top performance high carcass, marbling, and maternal traits. Sired by Final Answer from a Bismark dam. They are wider and well muscled. Used on heifers and cows.

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.3 -2.6 79.6 132.7 12.9 21.7 61.4 12.5 1.04 158.8 90.6

    ASA EPDs

    19 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 1897GB | BD: 3/30/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 NICHOLS MANIFEST1897

    WOW!! Cant ask for much more! Great numbers. Excellent moving bull. A little bigger frame. No holes in this bull!

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 711 106 1350 109 37.0 3.90

    20 ANGUS Tattoo: 248B | BD: 3/10/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 CONNEALY REFLECTION248

    Huge scrotal. Double bred calving ease. For use on heifers. Powerful individual. He was worth getting out of the mud when he was born! TRUCK Yes I like him!

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG75 676 100 1326 107 37.0 4.00

    21 ANGUS Tattoo: 094B | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 MOHNENS BRUSH POPPER094

    Big, big weaning and yearlinghuge scrotal

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 737 110 1252 101 40.0 3.13

    22 ANGUS Tattoo: 244B | BD: 3/17/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 CONNEALY REFLECTION244

    Check out the double bred calving ease. Huge scrotal, big weaningout of 2 great Accelerated bullsdam is awesome.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 701 104 1288 104 40.0 3.57

    Lot 22

    We have calved about 50 head of S A V Thunderbird 9061 daughters.

    They make awesome mothers. Great udders and wonderful mothering ability. They are deep sided females Liked by

    everyone that has seen them.

  • 823 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 962B | BD: 4/5/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 3C MACHO962

    Big weaning, very attractive.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 734 109 1266 102 32.0 3.24

    24 ANGUS Tattoo: 1861B | BD: 3/30/14 | Scurred

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 BC MID EMBLAZON 7021861

    Soggy middledouble bred calving ease.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 663 99 1285 104 36.0 3.78

    25 ANGUS Tattoo: 231B | BD: 3/4/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 BC MID EMBLAZON 702231

    Huge scrotal, big weaning, big hippedgood looking fella

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 655 98 1283 103 41.0 3.80

    26 1/4 SM 5/8 AN 1/8 CS BLACKASA#: 2857815 | Tattoo: B803 | BD: 4/2/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 GFI APOLLO K51UC CROCUS N365 BLACK G172

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 675 98 1172 96 33.0 3.14

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.6 -1.2 64.9 103.0 12.8 20.7 53.1 11.7 0.59 146.7 78.0

    27 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 201B | BD: 3/5/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 3C OPIE U8058 B201

    Big weaning and good gain

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG80 667 99 1300 105 36.0 3.84

    28 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 041B | BD: 4/10/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48041

    Anyone want a pretty blaze face? Big yearling ratio. Will make nice females.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG88 697 103 1318 106 31.0 3.77

    Lot 28

    Lot 25

  • 929 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BLACKASA#: 2857753 | Tattoo: B655 | BD: 3/14/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 DIKEMANS SURE BETUC CROCUS Z029 BLK UC CROCUS X209 BLK

    GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG99 834 122 1382 113 37.0 3.46

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.0 2.0 82.9 125.7 6.8 16.8 58.2 12.1 0.62 139.7 86.0

    30 3/8 SM 9/16 AN 1/16 CS BLACKASA#: 2857746 | Tattoo: B648 | BD: 3/13/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061UC CROCUS Z012 BLK UC CROCUS X017 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG92 811 118 1318 108 34.5 3.22

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI13.4 -0.1 77.2 120.7 9.6 18.4 57.0 9.9 0.74 153.9 87.6

    31 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857775 | Tattoo: B618 | BD: 3/7/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 R&R UPGRADE X614UC CROCUS Z131 BLK UC CROCUS U327 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG79 678 99 1297 106 34.5 3.92

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.8 0.4 70.2 114.6 8.5 20.8 55.9 10.4 0.64 146.9 81.8

    32 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2857744 | Tattoo: B638 | BD: 3/11/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 DIKEMANS SURE BETUC CROCUS Z007 BLK UC CROCUS X166 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED HIGH GAIN

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG96 703 102 1318 108 37.0 3.88

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.6 2.2 79.0 122.8 7.8 15.9 55.4 11.3 0.68 141.5 84.9

    TNT Dual Focus T249 | Reference Sire

    tnt dual focus t249ASA#: 2421851 | Tattoo: T249 | BD: 2/24/07 1/2 SM 1/2 AN | Homo Black | Homo Polled

    S A F FOCUS OF E RMYTTY IN FOCUS MYTTY COUNTESS 906 HC HUMMER 12MTNT MISS R77 TNT MISS NEVA N9

    Combines the strength of In Focus and Hummer. High ranking API and TI. Calves are deep sided, heavy muscled and easy fleshing. All sons in the sale are from first calf heifers.

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI16.0 -0.7 65.7 99.6 7.3 15.6 48.4 10.3 0.69 157.5 80.8

    Lot 32

    33 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2860938 | Tattoo: B654 | BD: 3/14/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676UC CROCUS Z230 BLK UC CROCUS R133 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG91 719 104 1212 0 35.0 3.12

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.0 0.4 70.7 103.4 9.4 19.8 55.1 10.8 0.51 137.6 78.3

  • 10

    Connealy Final Product | Reference Sire

    connealy final productASA#: 2567958 | Tattoo: 7212 | BD: 1/23/07

    Purebred Angus | Black | Homo Polled

    G A R RETAIL PRODUCTCONNEALY PRODUCT 568 PRIDE FINE OF CONANGA 566 CONNEALY DEEP CANYON 454EBONISTA OF CONANGA 471 EBONISA OF CONANGA 5469

    Final Product is a leader for performance, feed efficiency and maternal value. They have outstanding structure, thickness and muscle shape. Very fast early growth in a moderate frame size.

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.1 -2.0 75.9 135.1 5.8 31.0 68.8 2.9 0.59 110.8 77.2

    ASA EPDs

    34 1/4 SM 3/4 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B740 | BD: 4/29/14 | Polled

    CONNEALY PRODUCT 568CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT EBONISTA OF CONANGA 471 H A IMAGE MAKER 0415UC CROCUS U013 BLK UC CROCUS S409 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG103 879 128 1461 119 39.0 3.66

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.0 1.3 91.6 153.9 7.1 26.7 72.5 7.0 0.43 123.3 87.2

    35 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858071 | Tattoo: B730 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    CONNEALY PRODUCT 568CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT EBONISTA OF CONANGA 471 3C OPIE U8058 BUC CROCUS Y362 BLK 3C CROCUS M700 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG83 696 101 1285 105 40.0 3.75

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.8 -0.8 63.7 99.4 5.1 27.0 58.9 6.3 0.37 123.6 72.7

    36 1/4 SM 3/4 AN BLACKASA#: 2857998 | Tattoo: B704 | BD: 3/27/14 | Polled

    CONNEALY PRODUCT 568CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT EBONISTA OF CONANGA 471 B C MID EMBLAZON 854E 702UC CROCUS X225 BLK STAR UC CROCUS P643 BLACK

    GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG87 647 94 1330 109 37.5 4.30

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.0 -0.9 66.7 116.6 4.7 25.8 59.1 6.2 0.60 133.2 79.4

    Lot 34

    Lot 35

    Lot 36

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    37 3/8 SM 5/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2857981 | Tattoo: B674 | BD: 3/24/14 | Polled

    CONNEALY PRODUCT 568CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT EBONISTA OF CONANGA 471 GW LUCKY MAN 644NUC CROCUS X130 BLK UC CROCUS T596 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG87 722 105 1236 101 38.0 3.25

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.5 -0.1 67.3 110.1 7.5 29.0 62.6 7.9 0.60 135.0 79.1

    38 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858045 | Tattoo: B748 | BD: 3/29/14 | Scurred

    CONNEALY PRODUCT 568CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCT EBONISTA OF CONANGA 471 HOOKS TIMOTHY 83TUC CROCUS Y216 BLK UC CROCUS N324 BLK Z

    CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG60 649 95 1152 94 37.0 3.20

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.6 -3.0 52.0 83.8 8.2 29.7 55.7 5.2 0.48 138.9 71.7

    39 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 060B | BD: 3/31/14 | Polled

    9K NO REGRETS9K NO REGRETS SON SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48060

    Very calm. Big at weaning 5/8 Simmental

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 724 105 1305 104 35.0 3.53

    40 SIM/ANGUS Tattoo: 076B | BD: 4/15/14 | Polled

    9K NO REGRETS9K NO REGRETS SON CONNEALY REFLECTION076

    Big scrotal, big hipped, long neck. Will make fancy females.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 614 92 1134 91 37.0 3.16

    Grandsons of... 9K No Regrets

    41 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BLACKASA#: 2926935 | Tattoo: B680 | BD: 3/25/14 | Polled

    ELLINGSON LEGACY M2293C OPIE U8058 B 3C MS POKER S6521 B K C F BENNETT ARCHITECT M299UC CROCUS W975 BLK UC CROCUS N314 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG96 716 0 1286 0 38.0 3.60

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI8.8 1.9 60.0 88.5 2.0 20.0 50.0 9.5 0.28 108.0 65.3

    42 1/2 SM 3/8 AN 1/8 CS BLACKASA#: 2857990 | Tattoo: B693 | BD: 3/26/14 | Polled

    ELLINGSON LEGACY M2293C OPIE U8058 B 3C MS POKER S6521 B SITZ NEW DESIGN 458NX182 BLK UC CROCUS S020 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG95 685 100 1312 107 36.0 3.96

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.4 1.6 62.3 96.1 0.4 22.2 53.4 9.3 0.42 110.6 69.7

    Ellingson Legacy M229 - Sire of 3C OPIE U8058 BReference Sire

    3C OPIE U8058 BASA#: 2475186 | Tattoo: U8058 | BD: 3/6/08

    Purebred Simmental | Black | Polled

    NICHOLS LEGACY G151ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 3C POKER P4309 B3C MS POKER S6521 B N554

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.4 2.7 58.9 80.9 -3.1 24.1 53.5 9.5 0.10 117.6 63.4

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    43 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2858013 | Tattoo: B673 | BD: 3/24/14 | Polled

    ELLINGSON LEGACY M2293C OPIE U8058 B 3C MS POKER S6521 B S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035UC CROCUS Y005 BLK W946

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG79 716 104 1163 95 39.0 2.84

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI13.4 -1.3 61.7 87.4 3.3 23.9 54.8 10.1 0.45 132.6 73.8

    44 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 274B | BD: 3/4/14 | Scurred

    O C C EMBLAZON 854EB C MID EMBLAZON 854E 702 GIBBET HILL MIGNONNE E37 3C MACHO274

    From one of my favorite blaze faced Macho daughters.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 699 104 1202 97 30.0 3.06

    45 ANGUS Tattoo: 254B | BD: 3/3/14 | Polled

    O C C EMBLAZON 854EB C MID EMBLAZON 854E 702 GIBBET HILL MIGNONNE E37 S AV THUNDERBIRD 9061254

    Double bred calving ease heifer bulleverything else is great too. Heifer bull.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG75 711 106 1261 102 38.0 3.35

    Sons of... B C Mid emblazon 702

    46 ANGUS Tattoo: 697B | BD: 3/7/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSMOGCK SURE SHOT MOGCK BLACK LASS 2065 GENETICS BY DESIGN697

    Double bred calving easebig scrotal and big weaning

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG86 661 99 1249 101 37.0 3.58

    Mogck Sure Shot | Reference Sire

    Mogck sure shotASA#: 2524744 | Tattoo: 427 | BD: 2/6/07

    Purebred Angus | Black | Homo Polled

    S A F FOCUS OF E RMYTTY IN FOCUS MYTTY COUNTESS 906 S A V PAY DAY 3261MOGCK BLACK LASS 2065 MOGCK BLACK LASS C2502

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI15.7 -3.0 71.0 117.3 11.2 38.3 73.6 14.5 0.79 145.7 83.3

    ASA EPDs

    The new help in the heifer barn.

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    47 ANGUS Tattoo: 229B | BD: 3/9/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSMOGCK SURE SHOT MOGCK BLACK LASS 2065 S AV THUNDERBIRD 9061229

    United son-huge weaning. VERY attractive! Heifer bull!

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG78 668 99 1224 99 37.0 3.38

    48 3/4 AN 1/4 SM Tattoo: 268B | BD: 3/6/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSMOGCK SURE SHOT MOGCK BLACK LASS 2065 3C MACHO M450 BZ268

    Calving ease Sure Shot son. Huge rate of gain, big yearling

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG75 663 99 1385 112 40.5 4.40

    Lot 47

    49 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 203B | BD: 3/12/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSMOGCK SURE SHOT MOGCK BLACK LASS 2065 SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48203

    Low birth wt at 72 pounds. Big scrotal. Heifer bull will make nice females.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG72 688 103 1245 100 39.0 3.40

    Lot 49

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    GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y | Reference Sire

    GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820YASA#: 2605922 | Tattoo: 820Y | BD: 3/4/11 3/4 SM 1/4 AN | Homo Black | Homo Polled

    G A R US PREMIUM BEEFGW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P GW MR MATERNAL 731LGW MISS MATERNAL 558P GW MISS RED LIGHT 406J

    A Simmental sire with API and TI. Easy calving, high maternal traits in milk and MCE Ranks I the top 1% in docility. Excellent structure and great foot size and shape.

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.3 -0.2 64.7 108.2 11.6 21.3 53.6 20.3 0.57 156.7 79.6

    50 3/8 SM 3/8 AN 1/8 CS 1/8 MX BLACKASA#: 2857952 | Tattoo: B724 | BD: 3/28/14 | Polled

    GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSGW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P GENETICS BY DESIGN 049W995 T963

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG89 741 108 1264 103 33.0 3.30

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI13.1 -0.4 65.0 103.9 9.1 24.5 57.0 12.7 0.50 141.8 76.9

    51 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2857882 | Tattoo: B705 | BD: 3/27/14 | Polled

    GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSGW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P UC CROCUS U036 BLK UC C ROCUS S179 BLK

    GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG91 719 105 1325 108 37.0 3.80

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.9 0.2 69.8 110.6 7.7 17.2 52.1 14.6 0.46 134.5 77.1

    52 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2857924 | Tattoo: B733 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSGW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P GENETICS BY DESIGN 049W916 UC CROCUS P673 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG89 643 94 1163 95 37.0 3.30

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.8 -0.5 54.9 84.1 9.6 18.9 46.3 15.9 0.59 149.0 72.7

    53 1/2 SM 1/4 AN 1/4 MX BLACKASA#: 2857925 | Tattoo: B686 | BD: 3/26/14 | Polled

    GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSGW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P ES BLACK LEGEND PK26W920 QH8194

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG80 637 93 1102 90 34.5 3.00

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.2 -1.5 47.1 66.5 5.1 17.6 41.2 13.9 0.39 130.5 63.8

    Lot 50

    Lot 53

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    Lot 54

    54 ANGUS Tattoo: 34B | BD: 4/4/14 | Polled

    9K THUNDERBIRD 950 9K PETE (9K NO REGRETS)34

    Alexs favorite-enough said! Full brother last year had biggest yearling. Tame

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG86 661 108 1249 105 36.0 3.50

    55 ANGUS Tattoo: 954B | BD: 4/5/14 | Polled

    9K THUNDERBIRD 950 RITO 416954

    Typical 950 son. Easy going, very attractivevery complete package. Double bred calving ease.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 659 98 1212 98 31.0 3.36

    56 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 008B | BD: 4/2/14 | Polled

    9K THUNDERBIRD 950 3C MACHO M450 BZ008

    Check him outstarted out at 75 pounds weaned at 715!

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG75 715 106 1218 98 34.5 3.06

    Sons of... 9K Thunderbird 950

    Lot 55

    57 1/4 SM 3/4 AN Tattoo: 850B | BD: 4/5/14 | Polled

    9K THUNDERBIRD 950 9K GOLD KEY850

    Big time female maker. His granddams sire was very deep-bodied.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 636 95 1164 94 36.0 3.21

    58 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 099B | BD: 3/26/14 | Polled

    9K THUNDERBIRD 950 MANIFEST099

    Big middles. Extremely attractive very powerful bull. Huge topped. Smooth made.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG75 617 92 1180 95 32.5 3.43

    Lot 58

    9K Thunderbird 950 is a bull Alex and I raised. He is a son of S A V Thunderbird 9061 out of a BC Mid Emblazon 702 cow. He is a complete stick out in the herd bulls and we have used him a lot. Calves are not to small and not to big they are just right. They get up and go and grow very well. They are also some of the most eye appealing cattle we have ever raised.

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    59 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 528B | BD: 4/6/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W 3C MACHO M450 BZ

    Blaze face out of a fancy Macho cow. Big scrotal.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG88 629 94 1157 93 39.5 3.20

    Lot 59

    60 1/4 SM 5/8 AN 1/8 CS BLACKASA#: 2858010 | Tattoo: B689 | BD: 3/26/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W X341 BLK UC CROCUS S082 BLK

    GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG95 727 106 1374 112 41.0 3.80

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI8.7 2.1 87.0 143.6 6.0 19.3 62.7 0.49 121.2 84.2

    61 1/4 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 CS 1/8 MX BLACKASA#: 2857950 | Tattoo: B786 | BD: 4/2/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W DR J ANALYST M250W989 T800

    CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG69 692 101 1259 103 38.0 3.60

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI13.2 -1.9 73.7 123.6 7.6 19.3 56.2 9.6 0.51 140.5 82.5

    62 1/2 SM 7/16 AN 1/16 CS BLACKASA#: 2858070 | Tattoo: B811 | BD: 4/3/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W 3C OPIE U8058 BUC CROCUS Y339 BLK T560

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG100 701 102 1262 103 33.0 3.54

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.3 2.1 78.1 127.6 5.3 18.6 57.7 8.4 0.46 125.3 79.3

    63 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857994 | Tattoo: B783 | BD: 4/1/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W B C MID EMBLAZON 854E 702UC CROCUS X208 BLK 3C CROCUS K769 BBLDY

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG94 673 98 1201 98 35.0 3.30

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.9 1.0 74.4 117.4 7.0 16.9 54.1 8.6 0.52 136.2 79.7

    64 1/4 SM 3/4 AN Tattoo: 900B | BD: 4/6/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W GENETICS BY DESIGN900

    Big weaning-huge topped

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 752 112 1190 96 30.0 2.66

    Sons of... W/C UNITED 956Y

    Lot 60

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    65 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857903 | Tattoo: B691 | BD: 3/26/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W UC CROCUS U358 BLK 3C CROCUS L295 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 645 94 1201 98 35.0 3.50

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.8 -0.4 65.9 108.2 5.8 23.1 56.1 8.4 0.44 130.4 75.6

    66 3/8 SM 5/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2858021 | Tattoo: B670 | BD: 3/23/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W RITO REVENUE 5M2 OF 2536 PREUC CROCUS Y083 BLK UC CROCUS U327 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG93 714 104 1189 97 35.0 3.00

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.2 2.6 75.2 124.5 6.7 21.0 58.6 8.7 0.81 135.9 84.8

    67 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857904 | Tattoo: B761 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W 2TM DATELINE VRD 408W651 UC CROCUS P699 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG77 661 100 1148 100 36.0 3.10

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.9 0.6 76.3 127.7 8.8 20.1 58.3 8.9 0.43 132.5 79.8

    68 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857935 | Tattoo: B743 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W ES BLACK LEGEND PK26W953 UC CROCUS R133 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 734 107 1188 97 34.0 2.86

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.6 -0.5 65.7 101.2 8.4 19.3 52.2 7.7 0.50 137.3 76.5

    69 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2858065 | Tattoo: B827 | BD: 4/5/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W HART WISE GUY U316UC CROCUS Y324 BLK UC CROCUS U335 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG102 869 127 1310 107 37.0 2.80

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.9 1.8 84.3 129.7 5.4 20.6 62.7 6.2 0.36 121.8 80.7

    70 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B861 | BD: 4/14/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W BS MR POWERLINE R46UC CROCUS U323BLK UC CROCUS R077 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG104 672 98 1116 91 36.0 2.80

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI8.8 0.9 61.5 90.2 8.7 22.0 52.8 8.9 0.29 119.8 67.6

    Lot 66

    Cows on summer pasture.

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    71 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B891 | BD: 4/21/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W SITZ NEW DESIGN 458NUC CROCUS X166 BLK UC CROCUS R094 BLACK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG91 796 116 1187 97 37.0 2.47

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.8 0.6 71.2 111.3 6.0 21.7 57.3 7.8 0.61 137.3 81.3

    72 1/4 SM 1/2 AN 1/4 CS BLACKASA#: 2857907 | Tattoo: B758 | BD: 3/30/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W W675 UC CROCUS P579 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 619 90 1130 92 37.0 3.20

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.9 0.0 62.1 95.4 6.3 19.6 50.6 0.42 126.0 71.4

    73 1/2 AN Tattoo: 768B | BD: 4/3/14 | Polled

    TNT TUITION U238W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W CALIFORNIA TRAVELER768

    Big hipped and boned United son.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 653 97 1116 90 32.0 2.82

    TNT Tuition U238 | Reference Sire

    TNT TUITION U238ASA#: 2470582 | Tattoo: U238 | BD: 2/24/08 1/2 SM 1/2 AN | Homo Black | Homo Polled

    SITZ TRAVELER 8180S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 TNT HEMI N267 TNT MISS S68 TNT MISS ANGELA N39

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI8.4 0.9 74.0 118.1 2.9 16.3 53.3 5.9 0.67 129.5 83.2

    74 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858039 | Tattoo: B752 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 DUFF STANDOUT 785UC CROCUS Y183 BLK UC CROCUS P680 BLACK

    GROWTH BULL

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 674 98 1361 111 39.5 4.33

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.8 1.1 74.6 120.5 3.9 19.7 57.0 7.4 0.57 128.8 81.4

    75 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2857987 | Tattoo: B814 | BD: 4/3/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676UC CROCUS X164 BLK UC CROCUS M112

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG96 754 110 1256 103 35.5 3.17

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI8.5 2.0 77.4 115.6 5.3 19.5 58.2 8.3 0.48 122.5 79.5

    Collin and Hayes combining.

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    76 3/8 SM 5/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2857877 | Tattoo: B736 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 B A R EXT TRAVELER 205UC CROCUS U018BLK UC CROCUS S021 BLK

    CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 621 91 1112 91 37.0 3.10

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI15.0 -2.1 53.5 82.3 6.3 26.5 53.3 8.8 0.63 144.7 74.3 Lot 76

    77 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B751 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 NICHOLS MANIFEST T79UC CROCUS Y113 BLK UC CROCUS U025 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 625 91 1153 94 33.0 3.33

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.7 0.3 64.5 99.9 7.5 20.4 52.6 7.8 0.48 130.3 74.1

    78 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2858006 | Tattoo: B688 | BD: 3/26/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 DUFF STANDOUT 785UC CROCUS X291 BLK UC CROCUS R268 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 613 89 1156 94 36.0 3.43

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.8 -0.1 61.0 93.1 3.6 16.8 47.3 7.3 0.45 123.6 71.6

    79 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B744 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 B A R EXT TRAVELER 205UC CROCUS U025 BLK UC C ROCUS S165 BLK

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK AND POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG103 667 97 1160 95 33.5 3.11

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.1 1.4 60.9 91.9 7.6 23.7 54.2 8.8 0.49 126.6 71.1

    80 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B815 | BD: 4/3/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 CLF SUPER DESIGN 50PW924 UC CROCUS P643 BLACK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG98 725 106 1242 102 37.0 3.25

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.3 1.0 68.2 105.7 4.8 19.4 53.6 7.7 0.47 122.1 74.9

    Lot 79

    Lot 80

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    81 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLK STARCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B745 | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    COMMERCIAL-SIMMENTAL WOODHILL CONFIDENCET560 UC CROCUS R026 BLK Z

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG90 775 102 1300 105 37.5 3.20

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI9.9 1.3 53.9 86.0 6.5 23.4 46.1 0.30 104.0 54.9

    82 1/4 SM 3/4 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B834 | BD: 4/6/14 | Polled

    COMMERCIAL-SIMMENTAL HYLINE RIGHT WAY 781UC CROCUS R133 BLACK 3C CROCUS H575 BZ

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG91 764 100 1230 100 37.0 2.83

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI7.0 0.4 50.6 72.8 7.1 23.8 47.7 0.41 92.5 55.6

    83 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B848 | BD: 4/9/14 | Polled

    COMMERCIAL-SIMMENTAL NICHOLS LEGACY G151UC CROCUS P678 BLACK 3C CROCUS L048 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG87 756 99 1203 97 34.0 2.72

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI7.7 1.9 50.4 71.3 6.3 25.7 47.0 0.22 93.2 50.4

    84 1/4 SM 3/4 AN BLK STARCommercial Bull | Tattoo: B837 | BD: 4/6/14 | Polled

    COMMERCIAL-SIMMENTAL RITO 2V1 OF 2536 1407UC CROCUS R145 BLK * 3C CROCUS H598 BZ

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG89 760 99 1201 97 33.5 2.68

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI5.9 2.2 65.5 99.2 5.3 24.2 54.6 0.54 87.3 61.1

    Sons of... Commercial Simmental Sire

    85 3/4 SM 1/4 AN BLK BLAZEASA#: 2857886 | Tattoo: B797 | BD: 4/1/14 | Polled

    CNS DREAM ON L186SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 NJC EBONY ANTOINETTE UC CROCUS U082 BLK UC CROCUS S149 RED

    CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG81 718 105 1151 94 36.0 2.73

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.2 -1.5 52.3 69.8 7.4 24.3 50.5 0.08 123.8 60.6

    86 PB SM BLACKASA#: 2857986 | Tattoo: B781 | BD: 4/1/14 | Polled

    CNS DREAM ON L186SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 NJC EBONY ANTOINETTE GW PREDESTINED 701TUC CROCUS X163 RED UC CROCUS P800 BLK Z

    CALVING EASE

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG72 688 100 1182 97 35.0 3.10

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI15.9 -2.6 55.4 80.2 10.0 24.9 52.6 9.3 0.26 145.5 68.9

    Sons of... svf/njc built right n48

    87 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 CS BLK STARASA#: 2858054 | Tattoo: B800 | BD: 4/2/14 | Polled

    CNS DREAM ON L186SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 NJC EBONY ANTOINETTE NICHOLS MANIFEST T79UC CROCUS Y256 BLK T950

    HOMOZYGOUS POLLED

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG80 668 97 1161 95 36.0 3.10

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.5 0.0 58.8 84.1 8.9 20.2 49.6 7.4 0.13 122.7 66.2

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    89 ANGUS Tattoo: 005B | BD: 3/27/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 BC MID EMBLAZON 702 005

    Double bred calving ease. Weaned at 751 pounds 38cm scrotal Great female maker

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG80 751 112 1222 98 38.0 2.86

    90 1/4 SM 3/4 AN Tattoo: 1168B | BD: 3/28/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 9K NO REGRETS1168

    Big scrotal

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG88 648 97 1211 98 36.0 3.43

    91 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 065B | BD: 4/3/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 3C OPIE U8058 B 065

    Big weaning 3.5 gain

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG88 669 100 1243 100 32.0 3.50

    92 1/4 SM 3/4 AN Tattoo: 1155B | BD: 3/24/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 MOHNENS BRUSH POPPER1155

    Smooth made. 3.36 gain!!

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 646 96 1198 97 36.0 3.36

    93 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 897GB | BD: 3/28/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 3C OPIE U8058 B 897

    Big topped attractive

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG88 624 93 1170 94 36.0 3.32

    94 5/8 AN 3/8 SM Tattoo: 212B | BD: 3/3/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 R&R UPGRADE X614212

    Easy calving for use on heifers.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG70 663 99 1175 95 35.5 3.12

    95 ANGUS Tattoo: 1751B | BD: 3/28/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 BC MID EMBLAZON 7021751

    Double bred calving ease. Nice weaning weight out of a heifer.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG86 697 104 1178 95 32.0 2.92

    Sons of... S a v thunderbird 9061

    Lot 89

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    98 ANGUS Tattoo: 034B | BD: 4/1/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 MOHNENS BRUSH POPPER034

    Big weaning. Nice pedigree.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG89 682 101 1172 94 34.5 3.00

    99 ANGUS Tattoo: 203B | BD: 3/3/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 MOHNENS BRUSH POPPER203

    Easy calving double-bred for calving ease. The Thunderbirds get better with time. Heifer bull.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG72 601 90 1194 96 35.0 3.61

    100 ANGUS Tattoo: 015B | BD: 3/29/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 CONNEALY REFLECTION015

    Double bred calving easesmooth made.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 654 97 1138 92 34.5 3.06

    101 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 250B | BD: 3/6/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 DIKEMANS SURE BET 250

    Double bred calving ease heifer bull.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG76 620 92 1151 93 35.0 3.23

    96 ANGUS Tattoo: 098B | BD: 3/26/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 MOHNENS BRUSH POPPER098

    Another very attractive Thunderbird son. Cant ask for a more uniform set of bulls than the Thunderbird sons.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG80 660 98 1153 93 34.0 3.00

    97 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 042B | BD: 3/31/14 | Horned

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 3C MACHO M450 BZ042

    Big scrotal with a tick of white on his head. Dam has been one of our great producers.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG85 702 104 1176 95 36.0 2.88

    Lot 98

    Lot 99

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    102 1/2 SM 13/32 AN 1/32 CS 1/16 MX BLACKASA#: 2857804 | Tattoo: B651 | BD: 3/13/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 GW STEP OUT 672XUC CROCUS Z277 BLK UC CROCUS T885 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG88 697 102 1222 100 37.0 3.33

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI10.9 1.4 67.4 102.2 7.1 15.9 49.6 10.6 0.56 133.2 75.8

    103 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857793 | Tattoo: B637 | BD: 3/10/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 R&R UPGRADE X614UC CROCUS Z194 BLK UC CROCUS U058 BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG84 687 100 1203 98 35.5 3.28

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI13.1 -0.7 68.5 106.3 9.8 21.0 55.3 10.9 0.67 153.2 82.8

    104 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857776 | Tattoo: B624 | BD: 3/8/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 KESSLERS FRONTMAN R001UC CROCUS Z137 BLK UC CROCUS P643 BLACK

    CALVING EASE/GOOD CARCASS

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG79 685 100 1302 106 34.0 3.92

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI14.8 -1.3 64.1 102.9 7.9 23.2 55.2 10.3 0.49 145.4 77.0

    105 1/4 SM 3/8 AN 3/8 CS BLACKASA#: 2857810 | Tattoo: B636 | BD: 3/10/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 HART WISE GUY U316UC CROCUS Z329 BLK UC CROCUS P538 BLK Z

    HOMOZYGOUS BLK

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG82 705 103 1149 94 34.5 2.82

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.4 -0.5 59.1 84.4 7.3 18.1 47.7 7.6 0.49 135.3 71.5

    106 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BLACKASA#: 2857772 | Tattoo: B635 | BD: 3/10/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 WMR TIMELESS 458UC CROCUS Z110 BLK UC CROCUS R178 BLKGG

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG92 693 101 1200 98 35.5 3.22

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI11.7 0.9 69.7 106.3 7.7 23.0 57.8 11.1 0.49 134.1 76.7

    107 5/8 SM 3/8 AN BLACKASA#: 2857801 | Tattoo: B628 | BD: 3/9/14 | Polled

    MYTTY IN FOCUSTNT DUAL FOCUS T249 TNT MISS R77 3C OPIE U8058 BUC CROCUS Z238 BLK UC C ROCUS S144 BKL STAR

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG86 643 94 1179 96 35.5 3.40

    CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW Doc Marb API TI12.9 0.3 59.2 87.9 7.6 20.6 50.2 10.2 0.50 135.4 71.1

    108 ANGUS BLK STARTattoo: 20B | BD: 3/15/14 | Polled

    S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035S A V THUNDERBIRD 9061 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7411 3C MACHO M450 BZ20

    Very deep sided, big topped bull with a spot of white on his head.

    BW ADJ WW WW Ratio ADJ YW YW Ratio SC WN-YR ADG80 630 100 1217 100 36 3.57

    Sons of... tnt dual focus t249

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    Quick Reference to ASA EPDs and $ IndexesExpected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and 5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units) . Key to using EPDs is knowing what units they are expressed in . For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, A would be expected to sire 15-pounds more weaning weight than B . If calving ease were the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, wed expect A to require 15 assists . A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bulls EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed . For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www .simmental .org . Listed below are the units ASA EPDs are expressed in:

    All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario . (See below for more details .)

    Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat .Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight . Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers .

    Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight .Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters.

    Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk .Marbling (MRB): Marbling score .Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth .

    Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye . Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a steak .

    Stayability (STAY): Percent of daughters remaining in the cowherd at 6 years of age .

    Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario . (See below for more details .)

    Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight .Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight .Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score .

    $ Indexes: Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle . Thats where $ indexes come in . Through well- conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPDs and economics to estimate an animals overall impact on your bottom line . The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the following $ indexes:

    All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield .

    Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield.

    Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if youre keeping replacements use API, if not, TI . Then, just as with EPDs, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another . Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another . For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a +50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bulls index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed .

    For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org.

    Provided by the American Simmental Association

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    Notes

  • Christensen SimmentalChris & Sheila Christensen37548 221st StreetWessington Springs, SD 57382

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