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SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 AT1:00 PM AT THE FARM,ESTEVAN, SK

Brand of Consistency & Confidence

R P L U S S I M M E N TA L S15TH ANNUAL BULL SALE

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WELCOME TO OUR 2015 EDITION OF THE ANNUAL R PLUS BULL SALEOnce again it is an honor to welcome you to the 15th Annual R Plus Brand Bull Sale. I would like to start by thanking all of our previous buyers and our future customers as I always look forward to dealing with all of our clients on a one to one basis. As the industry moves forward, the future looks very bright and strong. Cattle prices have finally reached a point where the economic scales are balanced to other industries.

Our intensions here at R Plus are to stay in the purebred business, supplying bulls that we believe are right for today’s industry. We continue to run a large herd of only purebred red and black Simmentals as this allows us to concentrate on only one sector of the Simmental breed. We believe, and have since 1992, that the red and black Simmental cattle totally meet all of the requirements that we feel are needed in the beef industry.

As the beef business progresses we find ourselves in a position where cut-outs are in short supply, this is why we will continue to use ultrasound information as a selection tool for our herd. Due to beef being in short supply, yield becomes very important to the industry, as opposed to the smaller niche markets for meat. Along with these selection tools our cow model is calving ease, efficiency and structural soundness .

Again this year OBI and staff will be working with us on our 2015 offering. Rob has played a big role analyzing bulls for our selection over the years. We would like to send a big thank you to Rob and staff for their help over the last 15 years.With that, we would like to invite you to the ranch on March 8 for some hospitality , livestock fellowship and the viewing of the R Plus Brand of bulls.

Thank you from the R Plus family,Marlin LeBlanc

We Welcome Our U.S. Bull Customers Both Past and Future.

Day of Sale Exchange Rate Will Apply

WELCOME FROM OBIWelcome to the R+ Annual Bull Sale! R+ is a unique program - the breeding selection decisions, the replacement selections and culling practices are totally of their own criteria. Following popular current fads is not typically how things are done, unless the animals meet their strict level of acceptance. Programs such as this result in a high degree of herd bull production; but most rewarding are the results... The R+ list of herd sires that have impacted the industry is simply amazing. Both in Canada and the United States the list is ever growing.

Females sold by R+ in recent years only number in the 20 head range - of these at least seven are in an ET program. Their positive influence in quality and in dollars earned for their owners becomes a most important factor in evaluating the R+ program. Appraising the cow herd only reinforces the fact that the program is aggressive and progressive. What a set of sound, functional, great uddered cows - and they keep getting better.

The 2015 pen of bulls is excellent - the uniformity is amazing with a functional high performing set of young calves, many of which are February, March and April born. This year we have many baldies on offer, both Red and Black. Your next herd bull could very well be in the sale offering. Once again R + will carcass evaluate through ultrasound. As well, these young bulls will be semen tested and evaluated, another positive choice on young bulls.

The program at R+ is topped up with a super high level of customer service. This year bulls have been catalogued by sire groupings, as we believe this will make it more user friendly for our customers. Come early and evaluate this tremendous offering - visit with Marlin and Dallas about the needs you may have for your program - the selection is deep and varied.

We at OBI enjoy working with R+, sharing and learning about the philosophy of how this program operates. Furthermore, we certainly enjoy watching the success that fellow cattleman have experienced by purchasing R+ genetics. Join these many folks on March 8 at R+ for the excellent hospitality and fellowship.

Once again, if there is any way that we at OBI are able to help you please do not hesitate to call.

Rob Holowaychuk - 780-916-2628

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Carcass Data, Scrotal Measurements and Weights will be available at the sale, and on the web-site at www.cattlemanagement.ca the third week of February

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Sale StaffAuctioneerChris Poley .................................................... 1-306-220-5006Dallas Spencer, Herdsman ......................... 1-306-421-5944Roy Rutledge, Assiniboia Livestock ........... 1-306-642-5358 or 1-306-642-7688Ryan Hurlburt ............................................... 1-306-292-9812Dennis Ericson ............................................. 1-780-352-7630Don Hilstrom ................................................. 1-306-634-4359Chad Eaton .................................................... 1-306-577-8173Layton Bezan, Superior Livestock ............. 1-306-775-0412Mark Stock ....................................................1-306-678-4811Dean Martin ................................................... 1-306-485-7494Jeff Thomas, Farm & Ranch Guide ............. 1-406-581-8859Bruce Holmquist (CSA General Manager) .. 1-403-988-8676Ben Wright, Ontario ...................................... 1-519-374-3335

Hotel AccomodationDays Inn .......................................................1-800-DAYS INN1305 - 9th St. Estevan, SKAsk for R+ block of rooms

Bull Development: For 2015, the bulls were weaned by October 1, coming off native grass pastures with no creep. Their development then begins with a TMR ration of ground hay, corn based pellets and water. Mid November corn sileage is introduced into the ration and the bulls remain on this total balanced ration until delivery to your ranch. The TMR (total mixed ration) means that every bite the bull takes is the same as the last, ensuring no overloading as other feeding programs may allow. The bulls are not creep fed nor full fed, they are developed.

Delivery: Delivery is to your gate at a mutual convenience, however we would like to have your bulls delivered to your yard by April 23, 2015.

Sunday, MARCH 8, 2015 - At the Farm, Estevan, SKHome Cooked Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM

MEAL PREPARED BY JOSH LeBLANC, CURTIS HACK & LUCILLE’S FRIENDSSale at 1:00 PM

FOLLOW LEBLANC AUCTION SIGNS

Livestock InsuranceAlameda Agencies Ltd. - Bonnie Thompson306-489-2258 Cell: 306-483-7311We ask that you insure your bull after the sale, as injuries can happen. Bonnie will be on hand to help you with your insurance needs.

Sight Unseen Program: We offer a site unseen program for buyers who are unable to attend the sale. We have an excellent and very qualified sales staff. We invite you to call anyone of them or myself. All Sight Unseen Purchases are 100% Guaranteed!

Reproduction Evaluation: All bulls will be semen tested and breeding evaluated by Carmen Langevin of Flying C Vet Clinic.

Sale Management By:

OPTIMAL BOVINES INC.

Rob HolowaychukCell: [780] 916-2628

#407, 4808 Ross St.Red Deer, AB T4N 1X5Fax: [403] 343-6133

Bob Toner[306] 834-7385Kirk Hurlburt

[306] 222-8210email: [email protected]

OFFERING: 57 Black & 23 Red Simmental Yearling Bulls, 2 Black & 1 Red Two Year Old PLUS Pick of the 2014 R+ Heifer Calves

View the catalogue on-line at:

www.cattlemanagement.ca

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SALE DAY PHONES780-916-2628 306-421-2470 306-834-7385 306-421-9637

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US Contact: Jeff Thomas, Farm & Ranch Guide, Bozeman, MT - 406-581-8859

R PLUS SIMMENTALSRoss LeBlanc & Sons Box 1476, Estevan, SK S4A 2L7 Marlin 306-421-2470 or 306-421-9637

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REFERENCE SIRESR+ R PLUS BLACKEDGE

BLACK POLLED PUREBREDBPG646855 LRPS 5028R 08 February 2005

TNT SHOCKER J46 LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L MS LAZY S BLACK DELIGHTLAZY S BLACK 29N MR BEEF E141 BDV BONDIE K41 TNT MISS TIZZY C57

Edge is a bull we raised and sold in our 2006 sale to Westway and Lewis farms. He has definitely influenced our program more than any other bull we have ever raised or seen in the breed. He is certainly influencing the Simmental breed through his sons and daughters that are working in several herds. The thing about Edge, is he makes his calves better in consistency, kind and type. Throw aways are few and far between.

BW: 90 lbs. 205 day: 851 lbs. 365 day: 1440 lbs.

Dam of EdgeSun Star Miss Drive

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LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41R PLUS BLACKEDGE HC POWER DRIVE 88H SUN STAR MISS DRIVE MISS MILE WEST 40K BW: 94 205 day: 727 365 day: 1311

A red son of Edge that has become the main stay of our red program. Westway Farms of Didsbury, AB purchased Redge in our 09 sale. We are calving our fourth set of Redge daughters this spring and will continue to use Redge extensively in our program. We would like to congratulate the Hadways on their continued success with Redge offspring, and what a pleasure it is to partner with such a great family.

EPDs CE BW WW YW MCE MWWT MILK

14.0 3.3 67.4 102.5 13.0 44.0 10.4

HIGH RIDGE CHAIRMAN DARREL YANK 1G KNIGHTS BLACK VELVET 352CMISS R PLUS 3158N LFE MR LEWIS 376J MISS R PLUS 198L KAPPES MICK’S IMAGE H22


8.9 3.2 56.8 76.4 12.1 53.5 25.2

WLE POWER STROKE HC POWER DRIVE 88H KAPPES LADY IRISH F88SUN STAR MISS DRIVE LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C MISS MILE WEST 40K ROCKY HILLS GLORY

R PLUS REDGE 8018URED POLLED PUREBRED

PG700370 LRPS 8018U 23 January 2008

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145X was the high selling bull in our 2011 sale purchased by Perkin Land and Cattle and Tyler Lyne, Elgin, Manitoba. The Hard Rock calves have come extremely easy with loads of performance and style. Several daughters were high sellers in the fall sale run. It has been a real pleasure to be involved with young up and coming breeders like Daryl and Tyler.

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KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S S-PAW BLK PERFECTA 305PFOXY ROCKSTAR LFE BRING DOWN THE HOUSE FOXY LADY KEEPSAKE LFE KEEPSAKE 211N

LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVEMISS R PLUS 8014U R PLUS 2042M MISS R PLUS 6046S MISS R PLUS 3125N

BW: 104 205 day: 803 365 day: 1461


8.9 4.4 68.9 108.5 8.2 52.5 18.1

R PLUS HARD ROCK 145XBLACK POLLED PUREBRED

BPG739602 LRPS 145X 16 February 2010

R+ R PLUS RELOAD 2006ZRED POLLED PUREBRED

PG775135 LRPS 2006Z 29 January 2012

S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S

CNS DREAM ON L186 RED BARON HR P101 HS REFLECTIONS J34IPU RED BARONESS 1T LCHMN BODYBUILDER 7303F IPU MS BODYBUILDER 49P BLCC MISS KARA 16K


10.0 2.7 76.7 113.7 11.5 55.0 16.8

Reload sold in our 2013 sale to Westway Farms as our high seller. American rights sold to Springer Simmentals/Gun Simmentals/Denning Farms of Iowa. R Plus retained semen on Reload, and we are very excited that we did. A Reload pen of five won the 2015 National Western Stock Show.

BW: 88 205 day: 816 365 day: 1374

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NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 WHEATLAND BULL 131L WHEATLAND LADY 908JWHEATLAND BULL 680S HART JACKPOT J310 WHEATLAND LADY 351N WHEATLAND MISS 917J

BMD/RF MAGNAFLOWBLACK POLLED PUREBRED

BPTG779746 BMD 16Z03 February 2012

We purchased Magnaflow from Brad Dundas, Outlaw Cattle Co. to add to our bull battery in 2013. Our never ending search for high rib-eyes, strong maternal valued cattle never stops. We are very impressed with the first calf crop. Flow will become a large part of our program in the future.


4.3 3.8 61.0 98.2 2.3 52.0 21.6

TNT GUNNER N208 TNT TOP GUN R244 TNT MISS SADIE M68LRX CHEYENNE 14U HC POWER DRIVE 88H LRX ASHES 102P SPRING VALLEY D559

BW: 94 205 day: 650 365 day: 1568

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 EBS JOKERS CARENTNT TANKER U263 TNT FIVE STAR P275 TNT MISS S17 TNT MISS HONEY L9

TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 LFE MR LEWIS 462P SSP KEEPSAKE 23KLFE READY TO TANGO 609S TNT DYNAMITE BLACK L137 LFE CROCUS 624M LFE CROCUS 90F

BW: 105 205 day: 740 365 day: ---

In our constant quest for new genetics, we purchased this son of Tanker from Lewis Farms. 354Y sits in the top 1% of breed for Ribeye.


2.2 3.7 77.7 119.4 13.9 63.4 24.7

R+ LFE BS LEWIS 354YBLACK POLLED PUREBRED

BPTG753099 LFE 354Y 07 January 2011

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CNS DREAM ON L186 SVF STEEL FORCE S701 SVF SHEZA BEAUTY L901MR HOC BROKER G&L BLACKFOOT 716D JM BF H25 YC MISS BIK B80

BW: 92 205 day: 804 365 day: ---

We added Rich to our AI program, again selection criteria of an exceptional mother and high carcass quality. The Broker influence will also maintain our high priority of structural soundness.

R+ LFE RICH RAY 369ZBLACK BLAZE FACE POLLED PUREBRED

BPG779730 LFE 369Z 10 January 2012


3.5 4.4 75.2 111.7 9.3 52.8 15.3

LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41R PLUS BLACKEDGE HC POWER DRIVE 88H SUN STAR MISS DRIVE MISS MILE WEST 40K

BW: 92 205 day: 803 365 day: 1429

A real power bull that we sold in our 2013 sale to Hiway 5 Simmentals at Canora. 2035 sons will add performance and yield to your calf crop.

R+ R PLUS 2035ZBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG775493 LRPS 2035Z 05 February 2012


12.2 3.6 75.4 122.2 13.1 49.7 12.1

R PLUS BLACKEDGE LFE BS LEWIS 322U LFE BS MS ARNOLD 135SLFE BS DAKOTA COAL 25X LFE MR LEWIS 462P LFE BS DAKOTA COAL 69S LFE DAKOTA COAL 186N

ER AMERICANA 537B IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H LBR C-361MISS R PLUS 310N LFE VINTAGE RED 359F MISS R PLUS 1171L SPRING VALLEY E588

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MR BLACK GX 6W MEYER RANCH 734 MISS GX728R3C MACHO M450 BZ CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U 3C CROCUS H112 B 3C CROCUS F759 B

GCF RESOLUTION U15BLACK BLAZE FACE PERCENTAGE

BSTG720223 LRPS 15U 14 January 2008

15U is the black baldy bull we purchased out of Missouri. We now have milking daughters and will be moving 15U to a bigger part of our program.

GW MR. MATERNAL 057D SAC MR MT 73G SPC MISS TAILER 47CGCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 SRS FORTUNE 500 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79 ZEIS MISS RAVEN D74

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-0.3 5.0 80.8 107.7 6.0 59.8 19.5

R+ DRAKE POKER FACE 2XBLACK BLAZE FACE POLLED PUREBRED

BPG729546 DCC 2X 20 February 2010

STF MR MOMENTUM H508 SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 NJC SVF ANTOINETTE K205JS SURE BET 4T KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13P DRAKE MAKIN MEMORIES TE MCCLINTOCK G28 TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 BOZ SWEET TEMPTATIONDRAKE TULA 1R DJ PITCH J522 DCC 5N RRL ANNA 110H

We purchased an interest in Poker Face to add to our breeding program. He was selected as he met many of our requirements in a herd bull - super mother, calving ease and strong rib eye data - he falls in the top 3% of the breed. Many of the Poker Face offerings are off first calf heifers.


5.5 -0.2 58.6 83.8 9.1 45.2 15.9BW: 92 205 day: 890 365 day: --

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1R+ R PLUS 4006BRED POLLED PUREBRED MALE

PG1134951 LRPS 4006B 20 January 2014

BW: 102 205 day: 711 365 day: 1468

TNT TOP GUN R244 LFE VIPER 455U LFE CHARO 56KNCB COBRA 47Y CNS DREAM ON L186 NCB MISS DREAM 22T NUG SANDY 506R

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JS SURE BET 4T DRAKE POKER FACE 2X DRAKE TULA 1RIPU MS. TULA 104Z DOUBLE BAR D BOLT 13P D BAR C BLK SATIN 680S D BAR C BLK SATIN 337N

Every time we select a female from another breeder we have a dream and a vision of the great one that could be in her and this time the dream came true. 4006B, a red bull out of two black parents has excited us since birth. A visual appraisal will confirm what his numbers tell you in terms of performance and carcass quality.

EPDs CE BW WW YW MCE MWWT MILK REA FAT MARB

6.4 3.3 67.8 101.8 11.0 53.9 20.1 0.73 -0.06 -0.06

Selling Full Possession and 2/3 Semen Interest

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2R+ R PLUS 4256BBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134788 LRPS 4256B 01 March 2014

BW: 86 205 day: 722 365 day: 1308

WHEATLAND BULL 131L WHEATLAND BULL 680S WHEATLAND LADY 351NBMD/RF MAGNAFLOW TNT TOP GUN R244 LRX CHEYENNE 14U LRX ASHES 102P

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NICHOLS BLK DESTINY G151 CNS DREAM ON L186 CNS SHEEZA DREAM K107WMUIRHEADS LUSTER 75T MUIRHEAD’S KOSMO 27N MUIRHEADS LUSTER 152R DRIFTING “M” PERFECTOR40N

Our lead off Magnaflow is an extremely stout, attractive son of the great Lustre cow. She has a son at Hanson Cattle Co., a daughter at Lewis Farms and three daughters in our herd.


10.4 1.3 56.5 82.4 8.7 45.2 17.1 0.84 -0.04 0.07

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R+ 3 R PLUS 4336BBSF POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134570 LRPS 4336B 01 April 2014 WHEATLAND BULL 131L WHEATLAND BULL 680S WHEATLAND LADY 351NBMD/RF MAGNAFLOW TNT TOP GUN R244 LRX CHEYENNE 14U LRX ASHES 102P

BW: 90 205 day: 850 365 day: 1460


Super cow family here, one of the high selling bulls in 2014 was off of 2P and went to Jim Grant at Edam, SK.

R+ 4 R PLUS 4330BBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134584 LRPS 4330B 01 April 2014 BW: 92 205 day: 858 365 day: 1541

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CHCF BLACK RANGER 201B SAS SMOKIN JOE SAS COALMINERS DAUGHTERMISS R PLUS 4257P LCHMN REDEYED JACK 7006D MILE WEST MISS 50M MISS MILE WEST 66G

LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C PPSR ARMAGEDDON 25J MISS PRICKLY PEAR 263BBUTE MS PATTY 2P WLE POWER STROKE HR- MS BLACK LACEE 14L MS RED 14E

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A super stout, black blaze going back to another great Joe daughter. Joe females have strongly influenced many top bulls at R Plus especially King of the Yukon.


5.7 4.0 61.7 96.5 6.5 55.0 24.3 0.96 -0.05 0.10


5.9 2.7 61.0 90.9 5.9 55.3 24.9 0.84 -0.05 -0.13

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R+ 7 R PLUS 4276BBLACK HORNED PUREBRED MALE

BG1134596 LRPS 4276B02 March 2014 WHEATLAND BULL 131L WHEATLAND BULL 680S WHEATLAND LADY 351NBMD/RF MAGNAFLOW TNT TOP GUN R244 LRX CHEYENNE 14U LRX ASHES 102P

TNT DYNAMITE BLACK L137 LFE MR LEWIS 347P LFE KIRBIE 126HMISS R PLUS 6006S LCHMN REDEYED JACK 7006D MILE WEST MISS 50M MISS MILE WEST 66G

BW: 102 205 day: 803 365 day: 1339

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R PLUS 4314BBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134583 LRPS 4314B 29 March 2014 WHEATLAND BULL 131L WHEATLAND BULL 680S WHEATLAND LADY 351NBMD/RF MAGNAFLOW TNT TOP GUN R244 LRX CHEYENNE 14U LRX ASHES 102P

S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKEMISS R PLUS 143X R PLUS 4012P MISS R PLUS 8205U SGCC RED CLASSY 14P

R PLUS 4302BBBF POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134790 LRPS 4302B 27 March 2014

BW: 102 205 day: 832 365 day: 1397

BW: 90 205 day: 854 365 day: 1476

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4.8 4.7 64.8 100.0 8.5 53.9 21.6 0.77 -0.01 -0.08


6.6 3.0 66.0 100.6 6.8 55.5 22.6 0.84 -0.03 0.07


7.8 2.6 56.2 82.2 6.3 48.0 20.0 0.93 -0.04 -0.16


ER AMERICANA 537B IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H LBR C-361MISS R PLUS 5012R DARREL YANK 1G MISS 327N MISS R PLUS 0168K

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BPG1134568 LRPS 4265B 19 March 2014 MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17 LFE BS LEWIS 354Y LFE MR LEWIS 462P LFE READY TO TANGO 609S LFE CROCUS 624M

LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41 MISS R PLUS 1182Y SAS SMOKIN JOE MISS R PLUS 5083R JSP EDISON 086H

BW: 86 205 day: 789 365 day: 1395 10

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BPG1134582 LRPS 4282B 23 March 2014 MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17LFE BS LEWIS 354Y LFE MR LEWIS 462P LFE READY TO TANGO 609S LFE CROCUS 624M

S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKEMISS R PLUS 1303Y KJLI NO MERCY 380P MISS R PLUS 6039S MISS R PLUS 138L



LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41MISS R PLUS 1183Y HC POWER DRIVE 88H TRIPLE C POWER TIME M67K TCF SSF KF OUR TIME

BW: 80 205 day: 840 365 day: 1426The dam goes back to donor cow 67K. A son sold last year to Porter Ranches, their newest herd bull.

BW: 90 205 day: 887 365 day: 15778

9EPDs CE BW WW YW MCE MWWT MILK REA FAT MARB

6.6 3.4 75.8 111.0 11.4 56.6 18.8 0.89 -0.05 -0.04


4.3 3.6 68.9 101.8 12.3 55.8 21.5 0.78 -0.11 0.00


3.8 4.6 77.8 111.9 11.2 57.3 18.6 0.76 -0.05 -0.10One of the pen favorites in the baldy section of the bulls.

A real performance Tanker out of a super Rockstar daughter.

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BPG1134574 LRPS 4361B 08 April 2014 MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17LFE BS LEWIS 354Y LFE MR LEWIS 462P LFE READY TO TANGO 609S LFE CROCUS 624M

3C MACHO M450 BZ GCF RESOLUTION U15 GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43MISS R PLUS 1201Y LFE NIGHT LIFE 479S MISS R PLUS 8067U MISS R PLUS 6011S

BW: 90 205 day: 867 365 day: 1510

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1.9 4.7 75.0 108.6 10.5 59.3 21.9 0.85 -0.09 -0.04


5.5 3.2 71.1 108.9 11.4 57.5 22.0 0.67 -0.09 0.07


BPG1134559 LRPS 4229B 10 March 2014

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 TNT TANKER U263 TNT MISS S17LFE BS LEWIS 354Y LFE MR LEWIS 462P LFE READY TO TANGO 609S LFE CROCUS 624M

GGL 230K NAC MASTER 24M HAAS RANCH D52MISS R PLUS 294X LAZY S BLACK 29N MISS R PLUS 6040S MISS R PLUS 198L

BW: 90 205 day: 768 365 day: 1419



R PLUS BLACKOUT R PLUS KING OF THE YUKON MISS R PLUS 7026TMISS R PLUS 1015Y NAC MASTER 24M MISS R PLUS 9211W MISS R PLUS 6033S

BW: 90 205 day: 818 365 day: 1447

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3.9 3.5 67.9 97.6 12.6 54.4 20.6 0.74 -0.08 -0.02

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14R+ R PLUS 4107BBBF POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134211 LRPS 4107B 12 February 2014

BW: 96 205 day: 777 365 day: 1427

CNS DREAM ON L186 HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEWSAS T101 SWEET MEAT SAS/ASF ALL STAR SAS SWEETS STAR R101 SAS SWEETS

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LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41MISS R PLUS 1199Y IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H MISS R PLUS 2033M GMS MS 276F

The only Sweet Meat calf in the sale as we have had the misfortune of a semen tank going dry... wish we had more.


8.0 2.5 67.6 9.4 11.2 54.3 20.5 0.56 -0.01 0.09

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Dedicated and loyal to the cattle industry, we believe in people, principals and performance.Building trust and credibility is an important part of building relationships, this trust was and is

rewarded with a positive working relationship with you and we thank you for this.Throughout the cattle industry, our paths will cross time and again, we look forward to this and thank

you in advance for the experience.

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R+ 17 R PLUS 4087BBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE TWIN

BPG1134190 LRPS 4087B 10 February 2014 PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PR PLUS PRAIRIE FIRE LFE NIGHT LIFE 479S MISS R PLUS 8240U MISS R PLUS 167L

GGL 230K NAC MASTER 24M HAAS RANCH D52MISS R PLUS 9211W IPU BLACK DAKOTA 46G MISS R PLUS 6033S MISS R PLUS 4020P

BW: 84 205 day: 717 365 day: 1195

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7.1 3.9 61.2 81.5 12.6 52.0 21.5 0.47 -0.09 0.15


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PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PR PLUS PRAIRIE FIRE LFE NIGHT LIFE 479S MISS R PLUS 8240U MISS R PLUS 167L

LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVEMISS R PLUS 7026T SAS SMOKIN JOE MISS R PLUS 5121R MCC MISS PREMINITION 67H

BW: 92 205 day: 814 365 day: 1315Maternal brother to King of the Yukon.

R+ 16 R PLUS 401BLRPS 401B 50/50 SIMM/ANGUS 01 January 2014

PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PR PLUS PRAIRIE FIRE LFE NIGHT LIFE 479S MISS R PLUS 8240U MISS R PLUS 167L FIGURE 8 ANGUS TOM BOY 509R MWC TOM BOY 121U CRESCENT CREEK ROSEBUD 115FR PLUS ROSEBUD 238Z HA IMAGE MAKER 0415 MWC ROSEBUD 11W MWC ROSEBUD 120T

BW: 90 205 day: 930 365 day: 1350

A unique opportunity as we purchased this Angus cow with Jim Smith from MWC Angus in Alberta. The MWC program revolved around the Rosebud family and the 115F cow and when they dispersed a great opportunity arose to buy some of these super genetics. We don’t do many percentage bulls so this is a rare but great opportunity to purchase a great half blood.

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7.2 4.4 69.0 94.5 12.3 58.1 23.6 0.77 -0.03 -0.13

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R + Simmental sale

R+ 20 R PLUS 4142BBBF POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134429 MRLB 4142B 18 February 2014

SVF STEEL FORCE S701 MR HOC BROKER JM BF H25LFE RICH RAY 369Z LFE BS LEWIS 322U LFE BS DAKOTA COAL 25X LFE BS DAKOTA COAL 69S

LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVEMISS R PLUS 90X LFE MR LEWIS 376J MISS R PLUS 2178M MISS R PLUS 6163F BW: 94 205 day: 827 365 day: 1398

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R+ 18 R PLUS 4116BBSF POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134219 LRPS 4116 13 February 2014 SVF STEEL FORCE S701 MR HOC BROKER JM BF H25LFE RICH RAY 369Z LFE BS LEWIS 322U LFE BS DAKOTA COAL 25X LFE BS DAKOTA COAL 69S

R PLUS BLACKOUT R PLUS KING OF THE YUKON MISS R PLUS 7026TMISS R PLUS 1137Y LAZY S BLACK 29N MISS R PLUS 8280U MISS R PLUS 3208N




LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41MISS R PLUS 8091U IPU BLACK DAKOTA 46G MISS R PLUS 009K MISS R PLUS 849H

BW: 100 205 day: 805 365 day: 1386

This star face Rich calf goes back to some of the best uddered quality females in the herd. Popular since birth, a calf that really excites us.

BW: 205 day: 365 day:

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7.1 3.1 69.5 98.4 8.6 49.0 14.4 0.60 -0.04 -0.05


6.3 3.9 68.6 97.5 10.2 50.4 16.2 0.64 -0.04 -0.08

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Another powerful calf going back to the 009 cow that produced up until last year. We have many daughters in the herd.


9.2 3.8 56.6 78.7 7.1 50.3 21.9 0.62 -0.05 -0.22

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R+ 23 R PLUS 4074BRED POLLED PUREBRED MALE

PG1134176 MRLB 4074B 08 February 2014 SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N

TNT DYNAMITE BLACK L137 LFE MR LEWIS 347P LFE KIRBIE 126HMISS R PLUS 6098S LFE MR LEWIS 376J MISS R PLUS 2178M MISS R PLUS 6163F

BW: 92 205 day: 750 365 day: 1216


6.9 0.6 51.3 66.0 10.1 45.8 20.2 0.52 -0.05 -0.16


6.2 4.1 72.0 104.9 9.1 49.2 13.3 0.55 -0.04 -0.14


PG1134346 LRPS 4134B 16 February 2014


R PLUS 001K R PLUS 2042M LBR C-361MISS R PLUS 1285Y IPU BLACK DAKOTA 46G MISS R PLUS 5055R WFL RED DOLL 18N

BW: 98 205 day: 797 365 day: 1464

An interesting red calf, if you studied his pedigree you will find the 5055R cow who is also the grandmother to DCR Mr Moonshine who has caused a real stir in the U.S.


PG1134342 LRPS 4131B 15 February 2014 PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PR PLUS PRAIRIE FIRE LFE NIGHT LIFE 479S MISS R PLUS 8240U MISS R PLUS 167L

R PLUS BLACKOUT R PLUS KING OF THE YUKON MISS R PLUS 7026TMISS R PLUS 1165Y LAZY S BLACK 29N MISS R PLUS 8039U MISS R PLUS 168L

BW: 98 205 day: 703 365 day: 1517

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5.5 3.4 65.6 95.3 7.9 49.3 16.6 0.57 -0.06 -0.01

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R+ 24 R PLUS 4031BRBF POLLED PUREBRED MALE

PG1134070 LRPS 4031B 31 January 2014 LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS REDGE 8018U DARREL YANK 1G MISS R PLUS 3158N MISS R PLUS 198L

BW: 88 205 day: 770 365 day: 1381

LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS REDGE 8018U DARREL YANK 1G MISS R PLUS 3158N MISS R PLUS 198L


PG1134185 LRPS 4080B 08 February 2014BW: 90 205 day: 812 365 day: 1433

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R PLUS BLACKEDGE R PLUS REDGE 8018U MISS R PLUS 3158NMISS R PLUS 59X R PLUS KODIAK 4200P KOP MS KODIAK 136U KOP MS JUSTINE 46L

LFE MR LEWIS 514N LFE RS LEWIS 327S LFE CALYNA 615MMISS R PLUS 8155U BISS MCGRAW 1M MISS R PLUS 5043R JSP MS APPLAUSE 061F

Super stout, perfect blaze face.


8.4 3.2 60.3 84.5 11.8 52.9 22.9 0.84 -0.03 -0.48


9.4 2.9 60.1 84.3 12.6 54.8 24.8 0.78 -0.02 -0.38

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R+ 28 R PLUS 4040BRBF POLLED PERCENTAGE MALE

PRS1134078 LRPS 4040 02 February 2014

R PLUS REDGE 8018U

STF TOO RED G64 SS CHSNN STF E’QUARTA’MISS R PLUS 4121P SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

BW: 80 205 day: 750 365 day: 1328EPDs CE BW WW YW MCE MWWT MILK REA FAT MARB

8.6 3.9 63.0 82.9 13.2 51.0 19.6 0.76 -0.02 -0.31



LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS REDGE 8018U DARREL YANK 1G MISS R PLUS 3158N MISS R PLUS 198L

CNS DREAM ON L186 RED BARON HR P101 HS REFLECTIONS J34IPU RED BARONESS 1T LCHMN BODYBUILDER 7303F IPU MS BODYBUILDER 49P BLCC MISS KARA 16K

BW: 90 205 day: 808 365 day: 1350

Maternal brother to Reload.


PG1134207 LRPS 4103B 12 February 2014R PLUS REDGE 8018U

PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PMISS R PLUS 1057Y R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8021U MISS R PLUS 2220M BW: 82 205 day: 748 365 day: 1279

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8.3 3.0 64.0 88.8 12.9 53.8 21.9 0.84 -0.02 -0.04


7.4 3.8 61.2 92.5 7.9 51.2 20.7 0.56 -0.01 -0.30

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BPG1134954 LRPS 4175 23 February 2014 SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N

BW: 102 205 day: 860 365 day: 1596

SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N

Lots of performance in this bull maternally.

R+ 30 R PLUS 4120BBBF POLLED PERCENTAGE MALE

BPRS113495 LRPS 412 14 February 2014BW: 90 205 day: 826 365 day: 1461

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R PLUS BLACKEDGE R PLUS MCSTEAMY 8028U MISS R PLUS 4126PMISS R PLUS1017Y HC POWER DRIVE 88H TRIPLE C POWER TIME M67K TCF SSF KF OUR TIME

CNS DREAM ON L186 LFE NIGHT LIFE 479S LFE FORTUNE 622MMISS R PLUS 8067U LFE MR LEWIS 347P MISS R PLUS 6011S SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

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Power blaze and polled, once again going back to donor cow 67K.


5.2 2.3 60.9 85.2 8.9 48.5 18.1 0.63 -0.06 -0.16


7.0 1.3 58.2 84.2 9.9 49.8 20.8 0.75 -0.05 -0.03

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BPG1134074 LRPS 4035B 01 February 2014 SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N

R PLUS BLACKOUT R PLUS KING OF THE YUKON MISS R PLUS 7026TMISS R PLUS 2138Z R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 9101W MISS R PLUS 2033M

BW: 88 205 day: 779 365 day: 1445

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8.3 1.0 63.3 96.7 9.3 47.4 15.8 0.64 -0.04 -0.16


3.7 2.2 61.4 93.7 8.3 50.2 19.6 0.87 -0.06 -0.14


BPG1134053 LRPS 4014B 27 January 2014


FOXY ROCKSTAR R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X MISS R PLUS 8014UMISS R PLUS 2105Z LFE MR LEWIS 347P MISS R PLUS 8176U MISS R PLUS 1217L

BW: 80 205 day: 747 365 day: 1448

Most of the Poker face calves are off of our first heifers as he calves real nice.


BPG1134554 LRPS 4213B 05 March 2014 SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N

HC POWER DRIVE 88H KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L SAFN GLAMOUR 11JJONESYS MS POWERLINE 73X MUIRHEADS HIGH TIDE 82R BDS BLK DIAMOND 73T BDS PAIGE 407P BW: 96 205 day: 788 365 day: 1402

Goes back to the high selling female we purchased from Jones Simmentals in the 2012 Shades Sale.

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7.2 1.5 63.0 89.6 9.6 48.1 16.7 0.77 -0.05 -0.02

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FOXY ROCKSTAR R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X MISS R PLUS 8014UMISS R PLUS 2031Z PPSR MONTANA IRISH 107D SNIDER’S MONTANA BLACK MISS PRICKLY PEAR H839

BW: 92 205 day: 646 365 day: 1326

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LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVEMISS R PLUS 2015Z R PLUS BLACKOUT MISS R PLUS 9103W MISS R PLUS 2146M


BPG1134057 LRPS 4019B 27 January 2014


3C MACHO M450 BZ GCF RESOLUTION U15 GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43MISS R PLUS 2287Z LAZY S BLACK 29N MISS R PLUS 8091U MISS R PLUS 009K

BW: 98 205 day: 730 365 day: 1301

BW: 86 205 day: 720 365 day: 1310

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9.1 0.9 61.2 90.4 9.4 44.7 14.1 0.68 -0.05 -0.09


6.8 1.9 63.4 96.0 8.9 51.0 19.3 0.69 -0.06 -0.05

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5.8 1.8 67.4 93.6 9.2 51.3 17.7 0.69 -0.06 -0.12

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R Plus Philosophy... The breeding of Simmental cattle has been a passion and dream of ours since the 70’s. We made a move in 1991 to change our Simmental cattle into a moderate framed animal that survived well in our climate. The solid colored red and black cattle fit the bill; the performance and fertility of the Simmental cattle could not be compromised, so we began looking for genetics that would support our beliefs.

Present day, our beliefs haven’t changed and we believe the cattle back this up.

We are raising cattle that survive and breed in short native grass pastures, with hay being their main winter ration; cattle that have fertility bred into them, as most of our bulls will be under a year of age at sale time and will have passed a fertility test and scrotal measurement that in the past has averaged around 38 cm. Hair coats are very important to us. Straight heavy haired cattle tend to be easier doing, happier cattle at R Plus. As we live in a short grass area, we have to have cows with large spring of rib. We believe that the rib eye measurement indicates this to us. Structure and conformation have to be closely monitored in our program as a large area of the pastures are located in heavy rock conditions. Our cattle must have the ability to walk in these conditions.

As our operation is usually a two man show, the cow’s ability to have a calf, that calf ’s vigor and the mothering ability of the cow are all things that are very important to us.

We do not believe that overfeeding bulls and females is necessary. Longevity is something that is needed in all cattle and overfeeding only helps to shorten their life span and affects their fertility. Our rations are developed to grow and allow cattle to mature at an optimal rate without causing any complications to that animal.

We have bred these solid red and black coloured cattle for 24 years. The multi generation of the red and black genetics will make your calf crop predictable in colour. By using these solid coloured genetics we have eliminated sun burnt udders, weak eyed cattle and created a trouble free animal.

R Plus Ribeye 1134L Sold to Labatte Simmentals. A very influential bull in the building of the great LaBatte herd and the Doll herd in North Dakota.

R Plus Reload 2006ZSold to Westway Farms, Springer Simmentals, Gunn Simmentals, Denning Simmentals (US semen rights). Last years’ high selling Hard Rock son, first calves to arrive soon.

R Plus Hard Rock 145XSold to Perkin Land and Cattle, Tyler Lynn’s Simmentals. His story has just begun, last year’s top seller was a Hard Rock and many of last years females were sired by Hard Rock.

MARCH 2, 2014

R Plus 2169M Sold to Kopp Farms. One of the first red bulls introduced into the Kopp Farms herd, his legacy was well represented in their dispersal.

R Plus Black Edge 5028RSold to Westway Farms. Could be one of the most influential black Simmental bulls ever.

R Plus King of the YUKONSold to Springer Simmentals, Iowa. His legacy is still being written at this great herd. Sired many top bulls and sought after females.

R Plus Redge 8018U Sold to Westway Farms. Top red son of Edge, continually sires the top selling bulls at Westway and R Plus.

R Plus McSteamy 8028USold to Kenner Simmentals. Another Black Edge son that has done amazing things.

R Plus BlackoutSold to Tri R Simmentals. The great female maker and also the sire of Yukon.

R Plus Prairie FireSold to Kopp Farms. His legacy is just beginning as we will see some of the top sellers at Kopp’s this year will be sired by Prairie Fire.

R Plus 2167T Sold to SIBL Simmentals. Sire of many of the great cows at Barclay Smiths.

R Plus 20XSold to SIBL and CRM Simmentals. Sire of the $16,000 bull that Barclay sold last spring.

R Plus Keystone 3011ASold to Kunkel Simmentals, New Salem, North Dakota in our 2014 Sale.

R Plus 3197A Sold to Traxinger Simmentals, Claremont, South Dakota in our 2014 Sale.

R Plus 2035ZSold to Highway 5 Simmentals, Canora, SK in our 2013 Sale.

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LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41MISS R PLUS 2384Z R PLUS 2042M MISS R PLUS 5016R IPU MS POWERDRIVE 65M


R PLUS BLACKEDGE R PLUS REDGE 8018U MISS R PLUS 3158NMISS R PLUS 2126Z IPU POWERUP 30R MISS R PLUS 7250T MISS R PLUS 02K

BW: 80 205 day: 738 365 day: 1352


6.2 1.7 57.9 81.7 10.2 49.9 20.9 0.79 -0.04 -0.20


7.7 2.5 70.0 98.5 8.8 47.5 12.6 0.73 -0.05 -0.11

R+ R PLUS 4037BBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE


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BW: 92 205 day: 715 365 day: 1393

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R PLUS 4203BBBF POLLED PERCENTAGE MALE

BPRS1134785 LRPS 4203B 02 March 2014

R+ 40 SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N

FOXY ROCKSTAR R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X MISS R PLUS 8014UMISS R PLUS 2014Z LFE MR LEWIS 385N LFE BS DAKOTA COAL 610P LFE DAKOTA COAL 616L

BW: 96 205 day: 666 365 day: 1324

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BW: 92 205 day: 783 365 day: 1397



LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVEMISS R PLUS 2040Z SAS SMOKIN JOE MISS R PLUS 5079R JSP EDISON 042H

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SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

BW: 88 205 day: 652 365 day: 1295

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EPDsCE 8.7BW 0.1WW 57.8YW 86.9

MCE 9.7MWWT 47.2MILK 18.2REA 0.75FAT -0.06

MARB 0.00

R+ BULL WARRANTYWe guarantee to provide you with a sound, fertile bull capable of servicing a reasonable number of cows. In the event that your bull is a non-satisfactory breeder, the seller will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for more than the original selling price of any bull or female sold in the sale. The consignor will not provide replacement or credit for physical injury or mismanagement. Therefore we stress the importance of insurance on your bull. An insurance agent will be available on sale day.

EPDsCE 6.6BW 1.9WW 62.5YW 89.9

MCE 9.4MWWT 48.7MILK 17.5REA 0.72FAT -0.04

MARB -0.19

Carrie, Arizona & Dallas SpencerThank You for all of the long days - we do appreciate your hard work!



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BPG1134210 LRPS 4106B 12 February 2014 S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S

TNT KNOCK OUT R206 MRL TAP OUT 39U MRL MISS 302MMISS R PLUS 1069Y PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER SGCC BLK RAZAMATAZ 15W SGCC BLK RAZAMATAZ 39M

Once again admire the carcass numbers in these Hard Rock sons; and the very attractive, useful package they come in.

BW: 88 205 day: 750 365 day: 1326

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6.5 3.8 63.5 97.7 7.6 50.0 18.3 0.79 -0.05 -0.01


12.6 2.2 65.6 102.3 11.3 55.8 23.0 0.91 -0.05 0.11


BPG1134614 LRPS 4211B 04 March 2014 S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S

3C MACHO M450 BZ GCF RESOLUTION U15 GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43MISS R PLUS 1235Y TWIN-CHIEF PRINCE 203P MISS R PLUS 7089T MISS R PLUS 5065R

BW: 90 205 day: 764 365 day: 1492

Lead off Hard Rock in our offering, a very unique individual - top 1% for marbling, top 10% for rib eye.


BPG1134061 LRPS 4023B 29 January 2014 S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 OLF ODIN U5 OLF LADY TRIATHLON S655MISS R PLUS 2002Z SPRINGCREEK LINER 56U IPU 56U MS. LINER 206X MADER P BLACKGOLD 89S

BW: 84 205 day: 751 365 day: 1385

Check out his numbers - top 1% CE; top 20% WWT; top 4% WYT; top 3% MCE; top 25% MWWT; top 25% milk; top 10% CWT; top 1% REA; and top 2% MARB – WOW!

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6.6 4.3 71.0 101.8 8.8 53.7 18.3 0.64 -0.06 0.13

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R PLUS 4129BBLACK POLLED PERCENTAGE MALE

BPRS1134339 LRPS 4129B 15 February 2014 S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL


BPRS1134557 LRPS 4225B 09 March 2014 S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S

GGL 230K NAC MASTER 24M HAAS RANCH D52MISS R PLUS 9171W SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

BW: 92 205 day: 748 365 day: 1362


BPG1134167 LRPS 4065B 06 February 2014 S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S

R PLUS BLACKEDGE R PLUS REDGE 8018U MISS R PLUS 3158NMISS R PLUS 129X IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H MISS R PLUS 3110N MISS R PLUS 825H

BW: 88 205 day: 799 365 day: 1380

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BW: 92 205 day: 807 365 day: 1356


5.9 4.1 66.6 102.2 6.6 48.3 15.1 0.59 -0.06 0.14


7.8 5.2 70.6 107.0 10.4 57.7 22.5 0.78 -0.04 -0.04

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R+ 49R PLUS 4234BBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134580 LRPS 4234B 11 March 2014


BPG1134561 LRPS 4231B 10 March 2014R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X

CNS DREAM ON L186 LFE NIGHT LIFE 479S LFE FORTUNE 622MMISS R PLUS 8240U IPU BLACK DAKOTA 46G MISS R PLUS 167L MCC MISS PREMINITION 67H

BW: 90 205 day: 805 365 day: 1306

48R+

A maternal brother to Prairie Fire.


8.2 3.7 61.6 87.7 8.7 48.3 17.6 0.55 -0.09 0.01

S-PAW BLK SHOW OFF 5S FOXY ROCKSTAR FOXY LADY KEEPSAKER PLUS HARD ROCK 145X R PLUS BLACKEDGE MISS R PLUS 8014U MISS R PLUS 6046S

GGL 230K NAC MASTER 24M HAAS RANCH D52MISS R PLUS 231X CNS DREAM ON L186 KSR MISS DREAM EASY 5S KSR MISS EASY GOING 35P

BW: 96 205 day: 784 365 day: 1274

R+ 50 R PLUS 4041BRED POLLED PERCENTAGE MALE

PRS1134079 LRPS 4041B 02 February 2014R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X

PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PMISS R PLUS 2198Z SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTALBW: 84 205 day: 722 365 day: 1308


7.7 3.4 59.6 89.1 10.4 46.5 17.3 0.67 -0.05 0.20


PRS1134178 LRPS 4076B 08 February 2014R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X

ER AMERICANA 537B IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H LBR C-361MISS R PLUS 318N SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

BW: 98 205 day: 696 365 day: 1296


6.8 4.8 69.0 99.5 9.3 57.7 23.2 0.82 -0.08 0.15


8.1 4.2 65.1 104.2 7.4 48.9 16.4 0.52 -0.07 0.07

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52R+ R PLUS 4115BRED POLLED PUREBRED MALE


BW: 96 205 day: 932 365 day: 1511

FOXY ROCKSTAR R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X MISS R PLUS 8014UR PLUS RELOAD 2006Z RED BARON HR P101 IPU RED BARONESS 1T IPU MS BODYBUILDER 49P

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LFE RED ENTICER 364M KJLI NO MERCY 380P LFE AMBER 27HMISS R PLUS 7118T PCC NIGHT MOVES H10 MS LAZY S BLK P 465M TNT MISS MAGGIE J240

A very powerful Reload calf to lead off an exceptional set of Reload sons.


7.6 2.9 67.2 93.4 11.6 53.0 19.5 0.47 -0.06 0.07

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PG1134497 LRPS 4194B 28 February 2014 FOXY ROCKSTAR R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X MISS R PLUS 8014UR PLUS RELOAD 2006Z RED BARON HR P101 IPU RED BARONESS 1T IPU MS BODYBUILDER 49P

BW: 94 205 day: 751 365 day: 1223



PG1134474 LRPS 4164B 22 February 2014 BW: 88 205 day: 753 365 day: 1335

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R PLUS BLACKEDGE R PLUS REDGE 8018U MISS R PLUS 3158NMISS R PLUS 79X CNS DREAM ON L186 MISS R PLUS 6141S MISS R PLUS 4257P

R PLUS BLACKEDGE R PLUS REDGE 8018U MISS R PLUS 3158NMISS R PLUS 64X KJLI NO MERCY 380P MISS R PLUS 8061U MISS R PLUS 065K

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A moderate, very stout Reload son going back to an exceptional Dream On 6141 cow. His grand dam is also the dam of Lot 3.


7.5 3.6 70.1 100.1 11.5 57.4 22.4 0.79 -0.03 -0.04


10.8 2.0 69.5 98.6 12.0 54.4 19.7 0.80 -0.05 -0.02

What a Corn Crop!

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R PLUS 4153BRED POLLED PERCENTAGE MALE

PRS1134460 LRPS 4153B 20 February 2014

R+ 55 FOXY ROCKSTAR R PLUS HARD ROCK 145X MISS R PLUS 8014UR PLUS RELOAD 2006Z RED BARON HR P101 IPU RED BARONESS 1T IPU MS BODYBUILDER 49P

BW: 96 205 day: 742 365 day: 1348

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BW: 92 205 day: 781 365 day: 1394

R PLUS 4132BRED POLLED PUREBRED MALE



LFE RED ENTICER 364M KJLI NO MERCY 380P LFE AMBER 27HMISS R PLUS 6147S ER RED INFORMER 586C JSP MS RED INFORMER 061G JSP MS SILENT FOX 073D

R PLUS 4139BRED POLLED PUREBRED MALE



CNS DREAM ON L186 NCB RED DREAM 23T BBN BLACK MISTRESS 505RWFL MS RED QUEEN 9002W WHEATLAND BULL 440P WFL MS RED QUEEN 7037T WFL MS RED QUEEN 47P

BW: 88 205 day: 744 365 day: 1483

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5.1 4.1 73.6 105.3 13.0 54.0 17.4 0.80 -0.06 0.15

PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PMISS R PLUS 1108Y LAZY S BLACK 29N MISS R PLUS 8117U SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL


11.0 1.9 64.1 93.4 12.6 47.7 15.8 0.72 -0.06 0.17

Unique again - top 1% marbling, top 2% rib eye.


10.1 2.7 73.3 102.1 12.4 50.1 13.6 0.67 -0.05 -0.06

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BPG1134503 LRPS 4201B 01 March 2014 LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS 2035Z IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H MISS R PLUS 310N MISS R PLUS 1171L

BW: 92 205 day: 816 365 day: 1338

LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS 2035Z IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H MISS R PLUS 310N MISS R PLUS 1171L

Lead off 2035 son - top 1% ribeye, real power bull going back to donor 67K.

R+ 59 R PLUS 4202BBLACK POLLED PERCENTAGE MALE

BPRS1134504 LRPS 4202B 01 March 2014

BW: 92 205 day: 830 365 day: 1380

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WHEATLAND BULL 131L WHEATLAND BULL 680S WHEATLAND LADY 351NMISS R PLUS 1146Y LFE MR LEWIS 347P MISS R PLUS 6003S TRIPLE C POWER TIME M67K

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8.8 3.3 63.9 102.9 9.3 48.4 16.6 1.02 -0.04 -0.19



Travis Kliensasser, ranch hand

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BPG1134458 LRPS 4152B 20 February 2014 LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS 2035Z IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H MISS R PLUS 310N MISS R PLUS 1171L

BW: 98 205 day: 793 365 day: 1407

LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS 2035Z IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H MISS R PLUS 310N MISS R PLUS 1171L

R+ 61 R PLUS 4258BBBF HORNED PERCENTAGE MALE

BPRS1134566 LRPS 4258B 18 March 2014

BW: 90 205 day: 814 365 day: 1371

LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41MISS R PLUS 8280U DARREL YANK 1G MISS R PLUS 3208N MISS R PLUS 1276L

R PLUS BLACKOUT R PLUS KING OF THE YUKON MISS R PLUS 7026TMISS R PLUS 1093Y SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

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12.9 1.6 66.3 91.1 12.0 44.5 11.5 0.85 -0.04 -0.02


9.7 2.6 67.5 104.8 7.8 48.0 14.4 0.58 -0.07 -0.17

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62R+ R PLUS 4337BBLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134571 LRPS 4337B 01 April 2014

BW: 96 205 day: 900 365 day: 1572

MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

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KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L IPU POWERUP 30R IPU MS TRENDY 121NMISS R PLUS 7123T IPU BLACK DAKOTA 46G MISS R PLUS 009K MISS R PLUS 849H

Our lead off Resolution calf… we are just starting to realize the power of Resolution as we are getting some daughters in the herd. This super stout Resolution calf goes back to the 7123 excellent uddered, sound cow that carries the blood of the great 009K, one of the longest producing cows in our herd.


3.1 4.0 70.1 98.9 8.7 54.9 20.0 0.71 -0.07 -0.16

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BPG1134579 LRPS 4224B 09 March 2014 MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

WHEATLAND BULL 131L WHEATLAND RED TEDDY 457P WHEATLAND LADY 902JPEARL BLACK MADDY 10S TNT DYNAMITE BLACK L137 ACS MS DYNAMITE 410P ACS AMERICAN KASH 029M


BPRS1134595 LRPS 4248B 16 March 2014 MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

TNT DYNAMITE BLACK L137 LFE MR LEWIS 347P LFE KIRBIE 126HMISS R PLUS 8156U SIMMENTAL/ANGUS

BW: 86 205 day: 877 365 day: 1544


BPRS1134786 LRPS 4279B 23 March 2014 MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

BW: 90 205 day: 875 365 day: 1493

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BW: 90 205 day: 830 365 day: 1400


2.7 4.4 74.2 103.2 8.6 57.3 20.3 0.65 -0.07 -0.06


2.8 4.4 66.3 86.4 5.3 46.9 13.8 0.52 -0.05 -0.05

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Massive individual with the maternal Red Teddy quality.



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R PLUS 4242BGREY POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG1134563 LRPS 4242B 15 March 2014 MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

LFE RED ENTICER 364M KJLI NO MERCY 380P LFE AMBER 27HMISS R PLUS 7052T R PLUS 6127F MISS R PLUS 2213M ABC MS PERFECTION 501F


BPG1134586 LRPS 4389B 27 April 2014 MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

LFE MR LEWIS 514N LFE RS LEWIS 327S LFE CALYNA 615MMISS R PLUS 8235U SAS SMOKIN JOE MISS R PLUS 5083R JSP EDISON 086H

BW: 90 205 day: 826 365 day: 1327

BW: 94 205 day: 840 365 day: 1430

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0.9 5.7 79.2 108.8 7.5 58.3 18.8 0.38 -0.04 -0.17


0.6 5.2 73.1 97.8 8.0 57.9 21.5 0.50 -0.08 -0.24

R PLUS 4358BBLACK HORNED PUREBRED MALE

BG1134572 LRPS 4358B 08 April 2014 MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

HC POWER DRIVE 88H SGCC BLK POWER POINT 2M SGCC RED NISKU 6KSGCC RED CLASSY 14P ER BLACK CISCO 532C SGCC RED CLASSY 24M SGCC CLASSY 33K

BW: 90 205 day: 840 365 day: 1426

66 66R+


4.7 2.0 67.2 90.2 11.2 55.6 22.1 0.66 -0.05 -0.07

We don’t usually offer grey bulls, but when they are this good it is difficult to leave them in the pen.

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PG1134569 LRPS 4297B 26 March 2014 PVF-CW RAPID FIRE 0195K INDIAN RIVER RING LEADER INDIAN-RIVER MORGANSAJ RED EQUALIZER 7U DOUBLE BAR D BOLT 13P D BAR C RED HELGA 645S D BAR C RED HELGA 228M

BW: 90 205 day: 901 365 day: 1443

PVF-CW RAPID FIRE 0195K INDIAN RIVER RING LEADER INDIAN-RIVER MORGANSAJ RED EQUALIZER 7U DOUBLE BAR D BOLT 13P D BAR C RED HELGA 645S D BAR C RED HELGA 228M

One of the youngest calves in the sale with a ton of hair and the cool money stripe on his face.


BPG1134622 LRPS 4342B 02 April 2014BW: 96 205 day: 860 365 day: 1353

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STF TOO RED G64 SS CHSNN STF E’QUARTA’MISS R PLUS 4216P LFE VINTAGE RED 359F MISS R PLUS 912J GMS MS 276F

LFE MR LEWIS 514N LFE RS LEWIS 327S LFE CALYNA 615MMISS R PLUS 299X R PLUS 6127F MISS R PLUS 1212L MISS R PLUS 6213F

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Top 2% for MARB.


9.2 2.9 71.1 96.5 6.3 54.4 19.0 0.51 -0.08 -0.17


9.7 3.0 65.6 93.8 7.1 48.4 15.7 0.36 -0.07 0.10

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PRS1134789 LRPS 4273B 21 March 2014 KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L 3D TRUSTIN 47T X-T MISS DESTINY 73KNAC SPIKE 75X KAPPES ROCK SOLID H32 BLUERIDGE RED VELVET 27N NAC DESTINY 11L

BW: 86 205 day: 730 365 day: 1408

PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PR PLUS 2151Z HC POWER DRIVE 88H SUN STAR MISS DRIVE MISS MILE WEST 40K


BPG1134598 LRPS 4338B 02 April 2014

BW: 90 205 day: 894 365 day: 1294

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BLACK POLLED DAKOTA IPU BLACK DAKOTA 46G LBR C-361MISS R PLUS 8056U HC POWER DRIVE 88H JDN PRAIRIE PASSION 41N JDN PRAIRIE CHARM


9.7 3.7 65.2 93.8 10.6 53.8 21.3 0.73 -0.08 -0.03



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BPG1134620 LRPS 4328B 31 March 2014 KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L LAZY S BLACK POWERLINE 626S MS LAZY S BLK P 31MLAZYS BLK POWERLINE 574Y CNS DREAM ON L186 LAZY S BLK DREAM ON 487T MS LAZY S BLACK P 153R

BW: 88 205 day: 840 365 day: 1411

KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L LAZY S BLACK POWERLINE 626S MS LAZY S BLK P 31MLAZYS BLK POWERLINE 574Y CNS DREAM ON L186 LAZY S BLK DREAM ON 487T MS LAZY S BLACK P 153R


BPG1134585 LRPS 4341B 02 April 2014BW: 94 205 day: 881 365 day: 1479

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REMINGTON RED LABEL HR REMINGTON ON TARGET 2S DRAKE SOFT TOUCH 15MLFE BORN FABULOUS 628T LFE BRING IT BLACK 811K LFE CHARO 3N LFE CHARO 56K

PVF-SSH 1L10 LIBERTY REMIINGTON LIBERTY 23R DANNER LETHAL LEGACYMISS R PLUS 8152U R PLUS 2042M MISS R PLUS 6164S MISS R PLUS 314N

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These three Powerline calves are all young but are as stout as you will find anywhere… 4328 going back to the fabulous 628T, the high selling female in Checkers ’08.


5.9 4.3 67.3 102.9 10.4 51.4 17.9 0.71 -0.03 -0.11


6.9 2.6 66.2 97.7 11.1 50.0 17.0 0.73 -0.08 -0.03

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BPG1134619 LRPS 4294B 26 March 2014 KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L LAZY S BLACK POWERLINE 626S MS LAZY S BLK P 31MLAZYS BLK POWERLINE 574Y CNS DREAM ON L186 LAZY S BLK DREAM ON 487T MS LAZY S BLACK P 153R

A maternal brother is herd sire for Danes Ranch Innisfail, AB.BW: 94 205 day: 822 365 day: 1382

WHEATLAND BULL 131L SAND RANCH HAND SAND LUCKY CHARMERMISS R PLUS 8112U LFE VINTAGE RED 359F MISS R PLUS 006K MISS R PLUS 857H

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BPRS1134593 LRPS 4221B 08 March 2014 SVF/NJC MO TOWN M216 JS SURE BET 4T JS BLACK MAGIC WOMAN 13PDRAKE POKER FACE 2X TCF/RCC TEMPTATION GJ640 DRAKE TULA 1R DCC 5N SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTAL

BW: 86 205 day: 730 365 day: 1272

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9.6 1.9 61.3 88.9 13.0 49.3 18.7 0.79 -0.07 -0.04



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BPG1134212 LRPS 4110B 12 February 2014 LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41R PLUS BLACKEDGE HC POWER DRIVE 88H SUN STAR MISS DRIVE MISS MILE WEST 40K

BW: 92 205 day: 883 365 day: 1369

LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41R PLUS BLACKEDGE HC POWER DRIVE 88H SUN STAR MISS DRIVE MISS MILE WEST 40K


BPG1134165 LRPS 4063B 06 February 2014BW: 94 205 day: 791 365 day: 1357

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ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 EBS JOKERS CARENTODD’S BLACK DIAMOND 3X TNT AFTERSHOCK G404 BDV ELLIE MAY M50 HILL’S B MICK 202B

PRL MAGNITUDE 362M PRL TOBASCO 201T PRL PE’PE 372PMISS R PLUS 1033Y R PLUS 990J MISS R PLUS 2168M KT MISS DIVIDEND 51D

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Extremely powerful Edge off of a great Superior female that we purchased from Todd Simmentals in Quebec. Superior/Edge combined to put this calf in the top 1% for rib eye.


10.7 4.0 64.8 91.9 12.3 50.0 17.7 0.82 -0.03 -0.12


10.1 3.0 62.9 90.9 12.3 49.6 18.3 1.02 -0.03 -0.18

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BPG1134594 LRPS 4233B 11 March 2014 LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41R PLUS BLACKEDGE HC POWER DRIVE 88H SUN STAR MISS DRIVE MISS MILE WEST 40K

TNT DYNAMITE BLACK L137 LFE MR LEWIS 347P LFE KIRBIE 126HMISS R PLUS 6005S JF NEW DIMENSION 903J MS LAZY S BLK P 25M BDV BONDIE K41



PRAIRE WIND MUMBOJUMBO 8S RDD72W RDD MS 87PMISS R PLUS 1265Y JF NEW DIMENSION 903J MS LAZY S BLK P 25M BDV BONDIE K41

BW: 90 205 day: 760 365 day: 1224

BW: 92 205 day: 637 365 day: 1223

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10.4 3.4 62.3 85.3 12.6 46.9 15.9 0.71 -0.01 -0.16


12.4 2.3 53.1 69.4 12.3 40.6 14.2 0.76 0.00 -0.17



TWIN-CHIEF PRINCE 203P TWIN-CHIEF WARRIOR 224W TWIN-CHIEF KALINA 224KMISS R PLUS 1337Y LFE RS LEWIS 327S MISS R PLUS 9216W MISS R PLUS 4159PBW: 86 205 day: 736 365 day: 1304

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13.1 2.3 66.6 101.8 12.4 49.3 16.1 0.64 -0.03 -0.20

Extremely high calving ease number here.

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R PLUS 3265ABLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

BPG793323 LRPS 3265A 17 March 2013 TNT SHOCKER J46 LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L MS LAZY S BLACK DELIGHTLAZY S BLACK 29N MR BEEF E141 BDV BONDIE K41 TNT MISS TIZZY C57

BBS ZIMA D55 R PLUS 001K GW MISS QUEEN 953HMISS R PLUS 347N LFE VINTAGE RED 359F MISS R PLUS 189L ABC MS PERFECTION 501F

R PLUS 3026ABLACK POLLED PUREBRED MALE

RS793273 LRPS 3026A 31 January 2013 LAZY S BLACK 29N R PLUS BLACKEDGE SUN STAR MISS DRIVER PLUS 9056W IPU BLACK DAKOTA 46G MISS R PLUS 009K MISS R PLUS 849H

R PLUS BLACKEDGE R PLUS MCSTEAMY 8028U MISS R PLUS 4126PMISS R PLUS 1077Y SIMMENTAL/SIMMENTALBW: 90 205 day: 683 365 day: 1307

R PLUS 3280ARED PUREBRED MALE

BPRS793330 RLX 3280A 22 March 2013 MEYER RANCH 734 3C MACHO M450 BZ 3C CROCUS H112 BGCF RESOLUTION U15 SAC MR MT 73G GCF MISS ZEIS MT N43 ZEIS MISS FORTUNE J79

LAZY S BLACK STETSON 129L LAZY S BLACK 29N BDV BONDIE K41MISS R PLUS 8172U LFE MR LEWIS 376J MISS R PLUS 386N SIMMENTAL/ANGUS

BW: 94 205 day: 942 365 day: 1556

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BW: 90 205 day: 836 365 day: 1446


10.5 3.5 83.7 117.8 9.9 54.5 12.7 1.00 -0.02 -0.32


9.0 3.4 54.2 81.2 10.3 49.4 22.4 0.58 -0.05 -0.12


4.3 4.0 78.6 105.3 8.1 53.8 14.6 0.76 -0.05 0.20

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We only have three 2 year olds to offer this year, but the quality is strong...

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R+ 100 PICK OF THE 2014 HEIFER CALVESR Plus pick of the entire 2014 heifer crop. We have decided to offer this as we have not been selling many females in the last few years. Choice must be made by April 1, 2015.

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R+ have established themselves as one of the leading Ultrasound Carcass Evaluation Programs in the Simmental Breed. Not only do they evaluate their own bulls for their customers, but they also use carcass evaluation as a selection tool for securing new headline herdsires. Following the R+ example not only helps out R+ but we believe that your program will improve as well. Remember the R+ Brand of Confidence.What is Ultrasound?Ultrasound has become an everyday use of “frequencies” to detect those things that we can not normally see with our naked eye. Example: (Medical World - it is used for a host of functions from detecting bodily problems to detecting the sex of a young couples first new born). In the outside world it is used to detect cracks or possible structural flaws in all types of equipment from bridges to engines. In beef cattle it is used to detect three major components of a live animals carcass composition; that being muscle (meat), fat thickness and IMF (Intra Muscular Fat or Marbling). As well, it is quite commonly used to detect the sex of embryos being carried with an amazingly high degree of accuracy.

When is it used?For any meaningful information it is best done during some relative time period similar to what slaughter ages are to be. The CUP system adjusts the carcass information to one year of age (similar to adjusted yearling weights). This then gives us at least a simple level playing field for making choices or decisions within common groups.

How are the Measurements Expressed?Rib Fat - either in inches .3 inches or in mm’s 8 mmAREA - usually in square inchesIMF or MB - as a % of that area (eg. 4.2 = 4.2%)RP = Retail Product - is a % of a saleable carcass

Why ultrasound, or better yet should we pay attention to this information?Within the seedstock industry it seems like a distant or vague result that holds little real value, but in the commercial cattle world this tool of using ultrasound has become a well documented practice that when used has resulted in a clean, positive, decision making management choice resulting in extra profits of $30 per head and higher. The ultrasound carcass evaluation when used a short time (7 - 10 days) prior to slaughter simply allowed the seller to market on a grid system or not at an optimal time. (This live pre-sort has resulted in an 80% - 95% degree of accuracy following slaughter. The pre slaughter carcass data corresponded to slaughter data with measuring IMF and Fat to this degree of accuracy). As well reportedly we find major players in the North American slaughter industry securing software programs to in fact use this technology for a much more economic decision on their front. “Apparently the information is not as vague as we may believe.”

What is good or what is bad?None of the figures or information is bad - the information should help us identify which animals or groups of animals are superior for different traits, ie the high IMF bulls could be sourced to use on Continental cows who may well have lower IMF tendencies, or, large AREA bulls or sire groups could be used on low yield, easy fleshing British cows whose IMF genetic makeup could already be abundant. Remember Retail Product (RP) takes a combination of this information into account. So is there a right answer?? Not at all, but there certainly is an advantage to you the buyer using this information if the bulls or sires are identified.

The first thing producers want to know about ultrasound is: How accurate is it? The answer to the question depends on who does the actual scanning of the animals and who interprets the images. Ultrasound data on these bulls was collected and analysed by a technician that is certified by AUP and CUP. This means that the technician has met the standards set by many breed associations. The accuracy, although not perfect, is high enough that bulls selected based on ultrasound results in positive genetic change in progeny carcass traits. Heritability for carcass traits are moderate to high, which is slightly higher that birth weights, weaning weights, and yearling weights.

IMF (Inter muscular Fat or Marbling)IMF is the best indication that we have to tell us what kind of eating experience we will have when eating beef. Extensive research shows that average AAA and above marbling produces the most satisfied consumers. As marbling increases so does the juiciness, the flavorfulness, and the tenderness. This may not always be true but for the most part AAA marbling producers more satisfied customers that does A or AA marbling carcasses.

Back Fat (BF mm)Fat depth influences lean meat yield. Fat bulls have less lean meat/muscle in the carcass. The fat measurement also gives an indication of the bulls fleshing ability. Calves from a bull with very little fat may finish too slowly in the feedlot. Body condition score (fat depth) in females is related to their ability to reach puberty at an early age, produce milk, rebreed and maintain a short calving interval. On the other hand, bulls carrying excessive fat may suffer reduced fertility.

Adjusted Ribeye Area (AREA in2)The AREA is the largest muscle in the body at birth so AREA gives an indication of overall carcass muscling (measured in inches) and adjusted to one year of age.

RP (Retail Product/Cutability/% LMY)RP is the percentage lean meat yield in the carcass. Yield grade is an important factor in both Canada and the US. Producing calves with a high genetic potential for this trait can be an important objective of a breeding program. Back fat will reduce yield by 7 to 8 times what REA will increase yield.

Summary Like all traits we should avoid the extremes. Moderation is the key. As producers we need to evaluate our own females and then decide what kind of progeny we want to produce and this should dictate what kind of sire we want to purchase.

Carcass Data, done by Rod Wendorff, Windy Ridge Ultrasounding, will be available

after February 20.

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