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VOLUME 22 – NO. 2

Linking SimGenetics to Commercial Cattle

Table Of Contents

IN THIS ISSUE 6 Heterosis and Feed Efficiency By Dr. Jackie Atkins

10 Simmentals at Sinker Creek By Dan Rieder

18 Management of Bulls for Natural Service By Dr. M. Wayne Ayers, DVM, University of Idaho

24 New Simmentals Gaining Global Acceptance By Dan Rieder

32 Sire Summary — Top API and TI Bulls 90 Preparing for Estrous Synchronization and Artificial Insemination By Dr. Jackie Atkins

DEPARTMENTS 67 Industry Update 88 From The Director of Education 94 Rates & Policies 96 Calendar of Events 100 Ad Index About the cover: A SimAngus™ bull, fit and primed for the spring breeding season. Photo by Adam Moss, submitted by Steve Slate, Vanleer, TN.

JMB Angus

Rains Simmental

N Bar Cattle Co.

Bull Sale – Thursday, March 6, 2014 • 12:30 PM MST At the JMB Ranch, 9 miles southeast of Sharon Springs Kansas

Sitz Top Game

Longevity

Selling:

50 Angus Bulls

25 Simmental/SimAngus™ Bulls 15 Simmental/SimAngus™ Heifers

25 Red Angus Bulls

Angus Sires: Top Game, Final Answer, Upward, Wisdom, VDAR Really Windy, AAR Ten Fold, SydGen CC&7

Simmental Sires: Longevity “Fatt Butt”, Trademark, Nichols Manifest, Upgrade

Norseman King

Red Angus Sires: Lightning McQueen, N Bar Ike, Norseman King 18-20Months Old

This sale will be broadcast live on the internet. JMB Angus Joel and Mary Bunker Sharon Springs, KS 785-852-4229 jmbangus.com

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Rains Simmental Mike and Celeste Rains Oakley, KS 785-672-0010

N Bar Cattle Co. Nolind and Zane Ward Russell Springs, KS 785-751-4438

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Dale Miller Dr. Calvin Drake Jim Butcher

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Executive Committee Jim Butcher, Chairman Bob Lanting Vice Chairman Dale Miller, Treasurer Susan Russell Dr. Calvin Drake Dr. Wade Shafer, Executive Vice President Jessie Driggers: Immediate Past Chairman

North Central Area: Roger Finke (2015) 13 14th Avenue NE Berthold, ND 58718 701-453-3157 srf@srt.com Dr. Calvin Drake (2016) 540 Deep Creek Road Manhattan, KS 66502 785-587-5968 cdrake@interkan.net JW Brune (2017) 414 E 700 Road Overbrook, KS 66524 785-865-6624 jwbrune@embarqmail.com Erika Kenner (2017) 440 6th Avenue SE Leeds, ND 58346 406-581-1188 erika.kenner@gmail.com

Eastern Area: Brian DeFreese (2015) 7643 St Rd 25 S West Point, IN 47992 765-491-7421 bdefrees@purdue.edu Jessie J. Driggers (2015) 3649 Hugh Driggers Road Glennville, GA 30427 912-237-0608 jessie.driggers76@gmail.com Bill McDonald (2015) 2147 Walnut Spring Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-230-6225 info@mcdonaldfarms.com Gordon Hodges (2017) 1025 Pineview Farms Drive Hamptonville, NC 27020 336-469-0489 pvfghodges@yadtel.net Cliff Orley (2017) 1486 Mt. Wilson Road Lebanon, PA 17042 717-269-0128 corley01@comcast.net

Western Area: Jim Butcher (2015) 2470 Wolverine Creek Road Lewistown, MT 59457 406-350-0467 butcher@3riversdbs.net Robert J. Lanting (2016) 2181 B. North 2300 East Twin Falls, ID 83301 208-655-4257 lant4257@filertel.com Susan S. Russell (2016) 24614 Road G Sugar City, CO 81076 719-267-3265 wwfeed@centurytel.net Dale Miller (2017) PO Box 174 Gildford, MT 59525 406-376-3109 7dm0174@ttc-cmc.net

South Central Area: Scott Cowger (2015) 9024 N. Manning Ave. Kansas City, MO 64157 816-304-0371 cowgers@aol.com Jon Willis (2015) 2876 Simmental Lane Marietta, OK 73448 580-276-4884 jonwillis99@yahoo.com Tim Smith (2016) PO Box 330 Giddings, TX 78942 512-587-7896 smithgenetics1@gmail.com Blake Nelson (2017) PO Box 172 Warner, OK 74469 918-484-2291 mblakenelson@hotmail.com

HETEROSIS AND FEED EFFICIENCY IN

BEEF CATTLE

By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director of Science and Education There are stacks of scientific articles with evidence of improved growth and performance in crossbred cattle. Feed efficiency is a relatively new trait of study and more difficult to measure. Therefore, understanding the role of heterosis in feed efficiency traits is not as well understood. A recent article by Retallick and colleagues (published November 2013 by the Journal of Animal Science, Volume 91, pages 5161-5166) suggests improved efficiency in Simmental x Angus crossbred steers. This study compared feedlot performance and carcass traits in purebred Angus, purebred Simmental, Angus x Simmental, and Simmental x Angus over a two year period (a total of 158 steers). The same sires (11 total) were used in the crossbred and purebred steers. The direct effects of breed, maternal breed, and heterosis were examined for the following feedlot performance traits: initial weight, final weight, gain, dry matter intake (DMI; how much food was consumed), gain to feed ratio (G:F; how much the steer gained compared to how much he ate), residual feed intake (RFI; difference between the actual feed intake and the expected intake based on energy requirements where more efficient animals have lower values), residual gain (RG; the rate of growth that is independent of feed intake; higher value is better), residual intake with body

weight gain (RIG; combines RFI and RG to find efficient, fast growing animals independent of body weight). Similarly, effects of breed, breed of the dam, and heterosis were reported for hot carcass weight (HCW), longissimus dorsi muscle area (LM), back fat thickness, marbling score, and yield grade. The authors reported several traits had direct breed effects which was in agreement with previous studies. Simmental steers had an advantage with larger initial and final weights but had reduced RG (less desirable) than Angus steers. The breed of the dam also influence initial and final weights again with larger steers from Simmental dams suggesting increased milking ability associated with increase growth of these offspring even after weaning. There was an increase in performance and efficiency in crossbred steers on the following traits: initial weight, G:F ratio, RG, and RIG. In respect to the carcass traits, the authors report across breed differences in all traits that agree with previous reports. Simmental steers had an advantage in HCW, LM, and yield grade while the Angus steers had increased back fat thickness and marbling scores. Calves from Simmental dams also had increased HCW. Marbling improved in the crossbred steers while all the other carcass traits were not affected by heterosis. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Feed efficiency traits improved in crossbred SimAngusâ&#x201E;˘ steers compared to purebred counterparts based on study by Retallick et al., 2013.

Trait

Definition

Initial weight

Weight at the beginning of the feedlot trial, suggesting increased growth

G:F

Gain to feed ratio; the amount of gain compared to the amount of intake

Residual gain; actual lbs. gained over time compared to predicted lbs. gained based on intake and energy requirements

RIG

Residual intake with body weight gain; combination of RFI and RG; would indicate fast growing animals independent of body weight

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HETEROSIS AND FEED EFFICIENCY IN BEEF CATTLE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6

There is currently a large feed efficiency trial going on with the collaboration of several research institutions, industry companies, and breed associations (www.beefefficiency.org). This feed efficiency study is collecting DNA, feed intake, growth, and carcass data on 8,000 head of cattle from eight main beef breeds in the U.S. Approximately 2,400 cattle will be genotyped and used to develop molecular breeding values for feed efficiency, growth, and carcass traits. As feed intake is such a difficult and expensive trait to measure, researchers will investigate DNA markers that may estimate efficiency more readily than measuring efficiency directly. Information gained on the genetic control of feed efficiency from such a large scale project could have a huge economic value to the U. S. beef industry. One of the researchers, Dr. Bob Weaber of Kansas State University, estimated that a 2 lb improvement in RFI would save the U.S. beef industry nearly 1.2 billion dollars in one year.

While the trial by Retallick and colleagues has relatively few animal numbers, the findings support a role in improved feed efficiency in crossbred (SimAngusTM) beef cattle compared to the purebred steers. Hybrid vigor has long been known to boost performance in growth traits. It is interesting to discover that it may also increase feed efficiency in crossbred animals. In times of high feed costs and an increased need for sustainable agriculture, the importance of understanding the genetic control of feed efficiency canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be overemphasized. The potential for selecting more efficient animals with the knowledge gained from the feed efficiency study could have large economic impact on the beef industry (a 1% increase in efficiency has the equivalent economic impact as a 3% increase in rate of gain). It will be interesting and important to follow future reports from these and other researchers digging into the genetic control of feed efficiency in beef cattle and the role heterosis plays in improving this economically important production trait. T

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Simmentals At Sinker Creek A 149-year-old cattle ranch in a remote section of southwest Idaho capitalizes on Simmental genetics.

Nettleton and his son, Chad, check the replacement heifers. By Dan Rieder

oyce Livestock Company, located near the small town of Murphy, Idaho, was founded back in 1865, right after the Civil War, and 11 years before Custer and the 7th Cavalry met their demise at the Battle of the Little Big Horn 600 miles to the east in Montana Territory. “My great-grandfather was Matthew Joyce,” says current owner/operator Paul Nettleton. “He had owned a barge business on the Mississippi and that business dried up during the Civil War, so they headed west for a new life in California. They had to stop at Lovelock, Nevada, for my great-grandmother to have a baby. While they were there, they heard about a mining boom in Silver City, so they did a right turn, headed north and homesteaded this place on the banks of Sinker Creek.” Joyce was not a miner, but he recognized an opportunity to produce food and fiber for the miners and local store own10

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ers. “He had some dairy cows, a few horses, did some farming and raised fruits and vegetables,” Nettleton continued. “When the mining boom busted around 1875, he switched over to beef cattle and my family has been in the beef business ever since. My grandmother was Matthew’s daughter.”

The Cattle History The first beef cattle to graze the Joyce pastures were dual purpose Durham, which were forerunners of the modern Shorthorn breed. The breed acquired its name because it originated in Durham County, Scotland. “Great Grandfather Joyce didn’t want anything to do with those Longhorns that were being trailed out of Texas in those days. He just didn’t like them,” Nettleton reported. “He wanted an improved breed, one that was strong on both milk and meat production.” Around the turn of that century, Herefords entered the mix and remained the primary breed for several decades. “The first cattle I can remember were straight Horned Herefords, which most ranchers ran then,” he said. “My dad, Hubert, although most people call him ‘Hugh,’ never liked horned cattle — he thought that dehorning was just too tough on them, so he worked to develop a Polled

Hereford herd. At first, the polled animals were not as good quality-wise, but eventually they caught up. When I was a youngster, my dad told me ‘by the time you’re big enough to run cattle nobody will be running horned cattle.’ Until the day he died, he couldn’t understand why anyone would intentionally breed horned cattle.” When Nettleton was in high school, beef producers had begun to realize the significance of crossbreeding. “That was when the black baldy movement took off. My dad never really liked Angus — he thought they were too tough to keep fenced in. But, he had a feeling that his Polled Herefords needed more frame, so he bought a big, old half-blood Simmental, a gentle giant, the last bull he ever bought,” he recalled. “We were really happy with that big boy, not only was he easy to handle, he produced crackerjack calves. You could tell every calf he sired,” he said. “We realized that he might cause some calving problems so we used him only on mature cows — and they didn’t have any problems at all having his calves. We utilized low birth-weight Hereford bulls on our heifers.” From the 1970s to the present time, the Joyce Livestock Company cowherd has relied heavily on Simmental genetics, retaining that red hide color, in a blend with Herefords.

Starting Young In his early 20s, Nettleton was thrust into a position of taking over the ranch. “My dad was 48 when he married and 51 when I was born. After high school, I was planning on going to college, but as the only son, I was needed at home. By then, he was in his 70s and was still able to advise me, but couldn’t do much physically because he’d had a couple of strokes,” he said. Paul with his grandson, Jarrett, the sixth generation to occupy Joyce Livestock Company.

“I had to hit the ground running. I was doing the hiring and the firing. I was buying bulls and equipment and making all kind of decisions,” he continued. Nettleton soon began a search for a steady source of Simmental genetics, studying trade and cattlemen’s publications. “I came across the name of Wes Fields of Gooding. Wes was an acquaintance of my dad who knew Wes’ reputation and told me that I couldn’t go wrong with him. In the late 1970s, we bought our first batch of eight Simmental bulls from him. My plan was to use Simmental and Polled Hereford bulls in equal numbers. The result was that we added frame and extra weight to our cattle.” A few years later, Fields decided to retire and sold off his registered Simmentals. “I asked Wes if he knew anybody around the area where I could continue to acquire good Simmental genetics. He told me to ‘go see Bob Lanting, down at Twin Falls.’ I contacted Bob and have been buying bulls from him ever since,” he comments. “Bob has been a heck of a guy to work with and I appreciate his cattle expertise. Last year, I was so busy I wasn’t able to get over to his place to pick out my bulls, so I told him to just pick them out for me. He knows what I like, picked them out, delivered them and I couldn’t have been more pleased with what he brought me. It’s great to have a trusting relationship like that.”

The Next Generation With an eye on dialing back his own work load, Nettleton is in the process of turning more and more of the ranch operation over to his son, Chad, 34. He also has three daughters, two who have married and moved away. One daughter, Tiffany, lives on the place and handles some of the ranch bookwork. Joyce Livestock Company includes 11,000 acres of deeded land, located on the edge of Idaho’s high desert country. Boise, the Idaho State Capital, lies 40 miles to the north. “We’re between the Snake River Plain and the Owyhee (pronounced OhWye-hee) Mountains. The ranch adjoins a tract of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) summer range, which makes for easy handling. We just open the gates in the spring, and the cows instinctively head out into the mountains. Then in the fall, most of them come in on their own when the temperatures cool down and the snow flies.” Although most of his current 525-head herd is red, he does have a few blacks. “We share the summer range with a couple of Angus breeders, and although most of our cows are bred before they go out, a few do get bred by the neighbor’s bulls. We seem to be kind of a rainbow herd, but the buyers almost fight over our calves,” he explained. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Leachman $ProfitTM

$13,861 Leachman Efficiency EPDs Feed Gain Feed Intake

-0.09

-35

Call 970-444-BULL to learn about Leachman $Profit & Efficiency EPDs.

Rarely does a sire exceed all expectations once he is proven. Trinity progeny have been tested extensively in our system and we have yet to evaluate a trait that he hasn’t done well in. No bull is perfect, but Trinity is absolutely our pick for one of the best balanced, well proven, low birth, high $Profit bulls in the industry. He sires very attractive progeny that have the look of a British animal with the heterosis and performance of a hybrid. Trinity is a legitimate four star calving ease bull, yet gives up nothing at weaning time as he even supersedes his sire “Shear Force’s” outstanding birth to yearling spread! Given his 3/4SM-1/4AN breed make up, both seed stock producers and commercial cattlemen with a heavily Angus-influenced cow herd should seriously consider using this proven herd sire. Trinity is siring some of the most profitable herd sires in the industry, and has produced some of the most sound and productive females in the Leachman system. His top ASA percentile rankings are: 1% CE, 1% Brth, 3% MCE, 15% Milk, 10% MWW, 25% Doc, 10% YG, 25% BF, 2% REA, 20% Shr, 1% API and 10% TI; PLUS he is feed efficient (top 6% Intake) and highly profitable (top 1% $Profit)!

Trinity Sons

Heterozygous Black Homozygous Polled Nichols Legacy G151 Sire: Hook’s Shear Force 38K C&D Tracy Direct Trait

BW WW

Bon View New Design 878 Dam: Hook’s Pearl 22-P ESJ4 Maternal

ASA#: 2389750 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

Carcass

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

$ Index REA

Shr

API

EPD 23.0 -4.5 67.0 101.7 14.5 29.4 62.9

–

12.4 23.2 -.35

.39 -.035 .99

-.39 181.2 83.1

ACC

–

.19

.29

.28

.10

.55 .64 1

.57

.54

.35

.34

.36

.44 .30

.37

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2/7/14

Leachman Prophet J030Z Highest selling SimAngus™ bull in history at $76,000. Semen available.

Leachman Testify D003Z May very well replace his sire as the most elite, high $Profit, calving ease bull in the industry. Semen available.

Semen: $35/unit Volume discounts as low as $20! To learn more about this SimAngusTM herd sire, request a catalog, or to order semen, call Sam at 970-444-BULL (2855) or Email: sam@leachman.com.

Owners: Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Hook Farms and Grubl Ranch.

Out of three full sibs from Gardiners that went to AI Studs in 2011, the Leachman system finds this brother to be the most well rounded and profitable choice. Further Progress has been used heavily within our system, as well as in Gardiner’s herd. His combination of calving ease, moderate mature size and radical carcass merit, has earned him the very highest API figure in the Simmental Association’s multi-breed analysis at Leachman $Profit 238.6! His most desirable traits and unique pedigree $12,277 Leachman Efficiency EPDs accommodates many Feed Gain Feed Intake Simmental and SimAngus™ -0.17 136 breeding strategies very well. Call 970-444-BULL to learn TM

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled B/R New Design 036 Sire: G A R Presdestined G A R EXT 4206 Direct Trait

BW WW

S S Objective T510 0T26 Dam: G A R Objective 2345 GAR 1407 New Design 2413 Maternal

ASA#: 2684564 PB Angus

Carcass

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

$ Index REA Shr

EPD 27.2 -5.3 52.6 98.8

15.0 39.6 65.8

–

11.1 21.6 -.07 1.79 .046 .72

–

ACC

.38

.33

.36

–

.15

–

.60 .67 1

.66

.64

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2/7/14

.49 .51

.68 1

.69

.64

API

238.6 100.4 1

about Leachman $Profit & Efficiency EPDs.

Semen: $20/unit Volume discounts available. To learn more about this Angus herd sire, request a catalog, or to order semen, call Sam at 970-444-BULL (2855) or Email: sam@leachman.com.

Owners: Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Gardiner Angus Ranch Inc, Top Line Cattle and Watts Cattle Co.

Watch for high $Profit sons and daughters of these elite sires in the Leachman Spring Sale on March 24, 2014. Call 970-444-BULL to order semen today!

Porterhouse is one of our favorite proven SimAngusTM herd sires. With heavy use in both the Leachman system, and our Test Herd Program, we are confident in his ability to produce deep bodied, easy fleshing, highly feed efficient cattle that will moderate mature weight and increase profit both on the ranch and in the feed lot. Porterhouse has proven to be one of the top maternal sires in the system. If you have been searching for a Leachman $ProfitTM homozygous black and polled descendent of Shear Force that will increase efficiency and profitability, look no further. Porterhouse’s top ASA percentile Leachman Efficiency EPDs rankings are: 1% CE, 1% Brth, 15% MCE, Feed Gain Feed Intake -0.24 -114 10% Milk, 25% Doc, 15% YG, 20% Marb, 25% BF, 25% REA, 2% Shr and 2% API. Call 970-444-BULL to learn

$13,699

about Leachman $Profit & Efficiency EPDs.

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Nichols Legacy G151 Sire: Hooks Shear Force 38K C&D Tracy Direct Trait

BW WW

LCC Focal Point 3933K Dam: T M L Lady 60K 647 47M LCC TML 1407 Lady 60K Maternal

ASA#: 2682651 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

Carcass

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

$ Index REA

Shr

API

12.2 31.0 55.3

–

12.4

7.5 -.32

.53 -.030 .74

-.54 171.9 74.6

ACC

.29

–

.15

.33 .25

.39

.20

.43 .53 1

.38

.39

.32

.24

.31

Leachman Yosemite X730Y Four star calving ease sire that is top 1% Profit, Intake & $Ranch. Semen available.

Porterhouse steer at Decatur County Feed Yard — graded Prime.

Semen: $25/unit Volume discounts available.

EPD 20.9 -4.4 48.4 73.7 %

Porterhouse Sons

To learn more about this SimAngusTM herd sire, request a catalog, or to order semen, call Sam at 970-444-BULL (2855) or Email: sam@leachman.com.

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2/7/14

Owners: Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Grubl Ranch and Bob Shugert.

Forceful is so well balanced that he ranks in the top 25% in 10 of the 16 ASA traits. On top of that he ranks in the top 1% on $Profit and top 7% on intake. He was the high selling bull in Leachman’s 2010 Loma Sale, and for those of you that ranch in high altitudes, he scored a 41 on his PAP test at 8,000 feet. Like his black counterparts, this Red, F1 SimAngusTM sire, purposefully Leachman $ProfitTM blends the best Simmental and Angus genetics in the industry. It doesn’t get much better than Shear Force x New Leachman Efficiency EPDs Design 1407. You will be hard pressed to Feed Gain Feed Intake find this combination in a red package 0.06 -32 anywhere else. Forceful’s top ASA perCall 970-444-BULL to learn centile rankings are: 2% CE, 3% Brth, about Leachman $Profit & 25% MCE, 5% Milk, 20% YG, 4% Marb, Efficiency EPDs. 15% REA, 10% Shr, 2% API and 15% TI.

$13,322

Heterozygous Polled Non-Diluter Nichols Legacy G151 Sire: Hooks Shear Force 38K C&D Tracy Direct Trait

BW WW

Bon View New Design 1407 Dam: PG719 719 K S R T Maternal

ASA#: 2790569 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

$ Index REA

Shr

API

10.8 31.7 57.3

–

11.6 13.2 -.29

.70 -.016 .81

-.45 170.8 78.7

ACC

.21

–

.17

.37

.28

.24

.25 .33 2

.29

.30

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2/7/14

.22 5

.24

.25 .21 20

.19

Semen: $20/unit Volume discounts available.

EPD 18.7 -3.0 51.2 79.5 %

Bon View New Design 1407 (Maternal Grandsire)

A rare, but unique combination in a Red sire’s pedigree.

Carcass

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

Hooks Shear Force 38K (Sire)

To learn more about this SimAngusTM herd sire, request a catalog, or to order semen, call Sam at 970-444-BULL (2855) or Email: sam@leachman.com.

Owners: Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Bob Shugert and Blaine Evans.

Watch for high $Profit sons and daughters of these elite sires in the Leachman Spring Sale on March 24, 2014. Call 970-444-BULL to order semen today!

Simmentals At Sinker Creek CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

“Our numbers are down a little because we’ve had serious drought recently and we experienced a large range fire that destroyed two-thirds of our winter range, reducing our carrying capacity. We usually run 600 cows or a few more and we breed 100% by natural service,” he said. After pulling off replacements, cull heifer calves are sold in the fall, before the winter feeding season begins. Steer calves are held over, mostly on winter range, and then sold as long yearlings. The ranch enjoys a generous water right out of Sinker Creek. In most years, utilizing irrigation and three center pivots, they’re able to produce a surplus of hay, selling some of it as a cash crop after enough is in place to winter the cowherd. “One of my neighbors share crops with us, raising potatoes, corn, sugar beets, grain and hay under those pivots.”

Mining Silver City Although Silver City no longer produces ore, the former boomtown still exists and is widely promoted as a vacation destination. Since it is located within Nettleton’s summer cattle range, he takes advantage of the opportunity to post a cowboy wrangler in the area. That cowboy has two jobs: 1) keeping an eye on the cattle, and, 2) leading trail rides for vacationers seeking to experience the life of a cowboy. Visitors, mounted and ready to hit the trail.

Father and son, with the picturesque Owyhee Mountains as a backdrop.

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“We’re known as Sinker Creek Outfitters — we don’t do hunting or long trail rides. We do lead a few overnight rides, but most of them are just day trips. People are kind of spoiled, they want to get back to the hotel and have a hot shower at night and we understand that,” he lamented. “In a way, we’re following in my great-grandfather’s footsteps, providing a service to the mining town. It’s not a real lucrative business. We have a string of 10 very gentle horses, and of course, you have to have liability insurance in case somebody falls off, and the state requires us to have a guide license, so those items alone eat up about half of our overhead. We pride ourselves on the fact that Silver City is not a tourist trap, it’s a real town and some folks use it for a vacation getaway,” he concluded. ST

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Maternal

Carcass

STF Red Thunder Dam: Miss Thunder Pine S273 Miss Pine P400

.25

.24

.11

.17

Roger Allen 715-684-9222 Koty Allen 217-552-8558 Blake Darnell 931-231-0638

.31 .12

44.9 18.2 10.1 25.7 -.19

Exclusive with Frozen Genetics order on line at frozengenetics.com

.24

10.0 16.1

REA

.10

.08

Shr

.01

-.26

99.6 56.8

API

$ Index

ASA#: 2608047 PB SM

Don Fritzler 15848 CR 16.5 Atwood, CO 80722

Fritzler Ranch

.09

.11 -.058 .34

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2/12/14

.38

.38 .48

ACC

BW WW

4.8 5.2 57.8 81.6

Trait

EPD

Direct

STF Montana Black KF25 Sire: STF Dominque R170 DLS Black Baldie L170

■ Limited semen available

■ Mack is the definition of structural correctness

■ Was named “Mack” because of his resemblance to a truck

■ Favorite bull in yards Denver 2012

■ Must see video at Youtube “Mack AF W273”

■ True outcross pedigree! No Dream On, Sheer Force, Power Drive or 734

Red Polled

HPF Sazerac A331 owned by Luke Trapp

HPF Sazerac A328 owned by Macy Favorite

STF Dominique R170 • ASA# 2291316. Semen available $50/unit

Mack’s sire

STF Crimson Tide owned by Frosty Springs Farm

■ X4 is the definition of balanced EPDs with above-average values for 13 of the 17 EPDs published by ASA. ■ Olie x Right-On x Shamrock lines up the best maternal genetics Simmental has to offer. ■ Massive bodied, exceptional muscling and structurally sound, he is a logical replacement for his legendary sire and is ideally designed to complement great Angus genetics. ■ The ultra-productive and outcross Lisa Dawn cow family is a legacy of the Skillestad Simmental program.

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Nichols Legacy G151 Sire: Ellingson Legacy M229 Ellingson Ms. Pstock K58 Direct Trait

BW WW

Maternal YW

ASA#: 2545563 PB SM

SRS Right-On 22R Dam: SRS U101 SRS Lisa Dawn L1057 Carcass

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

$ Index REA

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EPD 16.2 -1.4 50.7 81.9

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.32

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X4’s son that sold in the 2013 Bulls of the Big Sky Sale

Hudson Pines-Hayes Ranch 934 Flathead Pass Road • Wilsall, MT 59086 406-578-2354 • www.hayesranch.com

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 1.14.14

■ Soundest made, softest pasterned Upgrade son available, all with an enhanced scrotal and large feet. ■ Square-hipped and big-bodied, yet still clean-necked and balanced. ■ Backed by the powerful 2004 North American Reserve Grand female, Oval F Nicolette N443. ■ Top 1% for Shr, Top 4% for MWW, Top 10% for MWW, Milk and BF, Top 15% for YW, Top 20% for WW and YG, Top 30% for TI. ■ Full sister topped the 2012 Pride of the Prairie Sale at $21,000. JWA Nicolette 119Y

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Ellingson Legacy M229 Sire: Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676 Ms. NLC Mojo S6119 B Direct

Maternal YW

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Carcass

$ Index

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Dam of First Ascent

ASA#: 2615866 Semen available through PB SM

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Full sister to First Ascent

Oval F Nicolette N443

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MANAGEMENT OF BULLS FOR NATURAL

SERVICE

By M. Wayne Ayers, DVM Caine Veterinary Teaching Center, University of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho

Introduction One of the most important components of the “bottom line” for cow-calf producers is getting cows pregnant. Profits are determined by the maximum number of cows becoming pregnant in the shortest period of time and raising that calf until weaning. In today’s market, one 600-pound calf represents about $750 of gross income. The difference in value between the first calf born and the last calf born in just a 30-day period is approximately 80 pounds and $100. If we start looking at the potential price differences over a 60- or 90-day calving period, the amount of money gained or lost can add up in a hurry. There are several components that contribute to the dollars made or lost in any given year, some of which are out of the producers control such as drought affecting growth rates. But, many are within the control of or at least influenced by the producer. These include, but are not limited to, the distribution of calves born during the calving season, the length of the calving season, the timing of the calving season, and disease prevention and control for both the calves and adults in the herd. Calving distribution and length of the calving season combine to reduce weaning weight variability, which can greatly influence individual calf value. The aim of timing of the calving season is to maximize gains by timing growth curves with nutrient/forage availability while minimizing input costs such as feeding stored forages during the least physiologically demanding period of the cow’s production cycle. The discussion to follow is not intended to exhaustively review the literature for all influences upon the profit margins of cow-calf producers, but to point out some important areas in the management of bulls for natural service. Breeding Soundness Examination. In the NAHMS Beef 2007-08 Part II survey it was reported that only 8% of all beef operations utilize artificial insemination (AI) as part of their management scheme. Nearly 20% of operations with inventories greater than 200 cows utilized AI in some fashion. When questioned about bull use compiled responses revealed that 94.2% of all cows and 79.2% of all heifers in the USA are exposed to bulls for natural service as the only means inducing pregnancy. The respondents also reported that they expect mature bulls to service 25-35 (some up to 50) and yearling bulls to service 17 females in a breeding season. Using an average bull:cow ratio of 1:25, this means that each bull

represents approximately $18,750 worth of gross income per year. It would follow that if a single animal in the herd made this much contribution to the total income there would be specific attention to management of this resource. However, when 284 producers were asked about one aspect of bull management, semen testing (Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE), only 26.8% of respondents reported using BSE on a regular basis. The range was 18.1% for less than 50 cow operations to 61.1% of herds with greater than 200 cows. If bulls were purchased, leased, or borrowed the range changed for less than 50 and greater than 200 to 58.9% and 95.6%, respectfully (average of 71.3%). It would seem that most producers want delivery of a bull with the potential to be a satisfactory breeder but once delivered they assume nothing will change and the bull will remain fertile and a good breeder thereafter. There are several acquired causes of bull infertility, subfertility, or reduced breeding capacity, both temporary and permanent, which may strike at any age and time. These include but are not limited to orchitis, epididymitis, vesiculitis, testicular degeneration, traumatic injuries to the penis and prepuce, and limb injuries or arthritis (especially of the hind limbs) (Hopkins 2007, Engelken 2008). Some of these conditions are visible to the producer and therefore are treated or the bull is culled when detected. However, most of the inflammatory conditions would only be detected if a thorough BSE were performed. Current standards set by the Society for Theriogenology for a passing BSE are as follows: normal physical exam including feet/legs, eyes, vesicular glands, ampullae/ prostate, inguinal rings, penis/prepuce, testes/ spermatic cord, epididymides, scrotum (shape), and any other physical abnormality that could affect the ability of the bull to breed; sperm motility of greater than 30%; sperm morphology of greater than 70% normal; and age dependant minima for scrotal circumference (30cm at 12 months of age to 34cm for greater than 24 months of age). One area of the bull’s ability to impregnate cows that is not evaluated with any consistency in the USA is libido and/or serving capacity. The evaluation of desire and/or ability of the bull to breed has been left to the observation of the producer and only seems to be critically evaluated when a potential problem is noted. This is most likely due to the time requirements of performing a good libido/ CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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serving capacity test. The assumption is made that if the bull is physically fit and has a passing BSE that he will have the desire and ability to breed cows, however, on occasion an observant producer will detect a “lazy” or “clumsy” bull. Yearling bulls may require time and even some assistance in “learning” how to breed cows (personal observation). They have strong libido but may become frustrated, tired and quit mounting because they were not able to execute intromission. They usually “learn” with time how to perform this task. However, in one case an owner observed this behavior over several attempts over several days. The young bull was separated from any females in a pen while the tail of a female in estrus was tied to the side via a tail tie to the heifer’s neck to expose the vulva. The bull was brought to the heifer in a 20’x 20’ pen. After a couple of mounts intromission was successful. The young bull mounted and successfully bred the heifer another 3 times over 15 minutes. They were separated, the tail tie released and both moved back to pasture. The owner reported observing successful breedings of other heifers over the next couple of days (personal observation).

Nutritional Effects on Bull Fertility When yearling bulls were fed restricted nutritional diets this resulted in reduced testicular mass, smaller ejaculate volumes, smaller seminal vesicles, and reduced sperm production (Swecker, et al 2007). While feeding excessive energy levels have been shown to result in abnormal foot growth from laminitis (Barth, et al 2008). Also, there is increased risk of ruminitis which can lead to liver abscesses and the development of vesiculitis (Barth, et al 2008). There can also be effects upon sperm morphology which is thought to be due to excessive scrotal fat which changed testicular thermal regulation (Barth, et al 2008, Swecker, et al, 2007). Puberty in the bull takes place between 37 and 50 weeks and most producers recognize the need for a good plane of nutrition during this time. However, research has shown that development of the critical cell lines such as Leydig and Sertoli cells take place much earlier. Proliferation and maturation of these cell lines takes place between 5 and 25 weeks of age. These cells are influenced by serum levels of FSH and LH (Rawlings, et al 2008). In a series of experiments conducted to evaluate the effects of varied nutrition (mostly variations in concentrate/energy) during the postnatal period and pubertal to 70 week period showed that feeding adequate to high levels of nutrition between 5 and 25 weeks resulted in earlier onset of puberty and increased testicular size when compared to the low nutritional group (Barth, et al 2008). They also demonstrated changes in FSH and LH levels compared to controls. It would follow that the mature testicular size is determined by the proliferation and maturation of the Sertoli cells which are influenced by the plane of nutrition early in the bull’s life. It was concluded that a target average daily weight gain in the calfhood period of 5-25 weeks should be greater than 1.2kg/day (2.6l pounds/day) with an adequate nutritional plane after that (Barth, et al 2008). The National Research Council recommends the following nutrient levels for an 800kg (1,760 pounds) bull: net energy for maintenance = 13.32 Mcal/day, metabolizable protein = 572 g/day, calcium = 25 g/day, and phosphorus = 19 g/day (NRC 1997). Other critical micronutrient recommendations are as follows: potassium = 0.6%, magnesium = 0.1-0.2%, copper = 10 ppm, zinc = 30 ppm, and selenium = 0.1 ppm (NRC 1997). CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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INDIANA BEEF EVALUATION PROGRAM INDIANA TESTED BULLS The 2013 Winter Test is underway with 229 bulls representing 8 breeds. Bulls were consigned by 83 cooperators from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. There are 12 Simmental and 34 SimAngus™ bulls in the test. At IBEP, every bull is evaluated for those factors related to profitability in his progeny. Performance is recorded for growth, structure, breeding soundness, and disposition. Carcass merit is evaluated using ultrasound measurements taken by a CUP Certified Technician, and frame size is recored on each bull.

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Contact us at: Indiana Beef Evaluation Program Lilly Hall, Dept. of Animal Sciences 915 W. State St. • West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054 Phone: (765) 494-6439 • Fax: (765) 494-9346 Web Site: http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/ibep/

Visit the Test Station and see the bulls at: Feldun-Purdue Ag Center 1117 State Road 458 • Bedford, IN 47421 Phone: (812) 279-8554

The IBEP test station is located at the Feldun-Purdue Agricultural Center in Bedford, Indiana. Bulls are fed a moderate energy diet, consisting of corn silage, corn grain, DDGS, and balancer. This allows them to express their genetic potential for growth, yet not put on excess condition. Our facilities are practical – outside, mounded lots with open-front sheds and fence-line bunks, TMR feed delivery – all very comparable to the management and environment many of the future progeny of these bulls will be in.

The 73rd IBEP Bull Sale will be Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Springville Feeder Auction and can be viewed online at DVAuction.com. You can monitor the bulls’ performance on the IBEP web site or stop by the test station.

The IBEP would like to be a part of your herd’s improvement program. We conduct two tests each year, and invite you to consign bulls with us: • Summer Test for bulls born May 1 to October 31 of the previous year. For the 2014 Summer Test, entries are due April 7, 2014, and bulls are delivered April 29. The test ends September 22, with the sale held on October 18, 2014. • Winter Test for bulls born January 1 to April 30. For the 2014 Winter Test, entries are due September 26, 2014, and bulls are delivered October 28. The test ends March 23, with the sale held on April 16, 2014.

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Disease Prevention The negative effects of any disease process such as respiratory disease such as decreased weight gain and poor feed conversion has the potential to delay puberty in weanling and yearling cattle (Engelken 2008). Elevations in scrotal/testicular temperature, even for short periods, have been shown to initiate testicular degeneration resulting in higher numbers of abnormal sperm in an ejaculate and even azoospermia. This may be transient or permanent. These elevations can be caused by fever, elevated environmental temperatures, inflammation of the scrotal skin and excessive scrotal fat and have all been shown to have adverse effects. Frostbite of the scrotum has also been shown to initiate testicular degeneration. ( Hopkins, 2007). It is therefore recommended to vaccinate and booster vaccinate bull calves in the pre-weaning period against respiratory diseases, clostridial disease, and removal of internal and external parasites with appropriate anthelmintics and antiectoparasite treatments (Engelken 2008). These vaccinations, vaccinations against venereal diseases such as vibriosis, and anti-parasitics should be repeated annually in advance of the breeding season. It should also be pointed out that due to some regional variations in disease risks individual vaccination protocols should be developed with a local veterinary practitioner. An adequately functioning immune system is required for these vaccinations to be effective and to respond to bacterial and viral challenges, therefore, it is necessary to ensure adequate levels of nutrition especially energy, copper, zinc, and selenium are fed.

Conclusion An individual bull represents a very large contribution to the gross income of a beef producer and, therefore, deserves to be developed and managed accordingly. This means that attention to nutrition as early as 5 weeks of age can have effects on its ability to be a successful breeder at maturity. A functional immune system is essential for the bull to remain healthy and to respond to preventative vaccinations and therefore adequate nutritional

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levels of protein, energy, micro and micro-nutrients (minerals) are necessary. Even with attention to these details every bull should receive a breeding soundness exam every year prior to the breeding season so that only animals with the greatest potential to be a successful breeder are used. The proper management of natural service bulls will help to ensure that the greatest number of calves are born in the earliest part of the calving season and, therefore, contribute to maximize profits for the cow-calf producer.

References Barth, AD., Bristo, LFC., Kastelic, JP. 2008. The effect of nutrition on sexual development of bulls. Theriogenology 70: 485-494. Engelken, TJ. 2008. The development of beef breeding bulls. Theriogenology 70:573-575. Hopkins, FM. 2007. Diseases of the reproductive system of the bull. Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology, 2nd ed. Saunders: 240-243. National Research Council (NRC) 1996. Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle. National Academy Press. Rawlings, N., Evens, ACO., Chandlia, RK., Bagu, ET. 2008. Sexual maturation in the bull. Reprod Dom Anim 43 (Suppl2): 295-301. Swecker Jr, WS., Kasinanickam, R. 2007. Effects of nutrition on reproductive performance of beef cattle. Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology, 2nd ed. Saunders: 450-456. USDA-APHIS. 2007-08. Part II: Reference of beef cow-calf management practices in the United States. NAHMS: 18-29. ST

New Simmentals Gaining Global Acceptance US generated Simmental genetics are spreading beyond our borders. By Dan Rieder

ver the past couple of decades, the socalled “new Simmentals” developed by US breeders, have gained great popularity within our own borders. “By and large, the Simmental breed has changed color and biological type, has achieved smaller mature size, and attained greater calving ease,” stated American Simmental Association Executive Vice President Wade Shafer. Simmental have successfully settled into a crossbreeding niche that capitalizes on the breed’s well-known, validated qualities of growth, milk production, docility and fertility. As a result, more and more commercial breeders are learning that crossbred animals are far more productive than straightbreds. SimAngus™ bulls, in particular, are showing the way, frequently outselling their purebred brothers in many sections of the country. Now, commercial breeders in other parts of the world, most notably in Canada and Australia, are capitalizing on heterosis acquired through ground-breaking science and know-how. Many of those breeders use genetics whose EPD roots come straight out of ASA’s massive database and elite multibreed evaluation program. In Australia, a number of seedstock producers are registering and evaluating their cattle through their memberships in the ASA. One prominent example is Lancaster Simmentals, operated by Tim and Leise Cartledge and their son, Henry, of Meningie, South Australia. “They’re using ASA EPDs in Australia,” Shafer reported. “If you examine their EPDs, they’ll rival any US operation. They’ve made sound sire choices and their cattle are phenomenal.”

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The Materne family, left to right: Aaron, Aden, Brenton and Erika.

Connecting with Commercial Cattlemen Cartledge and his family have cultivated an expanding bull market, supplying genetics to commercial breeders in the area. One of their more prominent customers is Deepwater Pastoral, a 1,200-head commercial operation, owned by John Eastwood, and managed by Brenton Materne and his wife, Erika. Eastwood, the owner of a large storage business in Adelaide, 150 miles from the farm, stays in touch by visiting the farm a couple of times a month. “He likes to know how things are going, but gives me responsibility for managing the farm and cattle,” Brenton said. Materne has managed the Deepwater cowherd for most of the past decade. “When I got there, the females were traditionally Herefords, but they had begun to use some Angus sires, a decision that certainly improved weight gains through heterosis — a step in the right direction,” he said. “But there were still a lot of issues — the heifers had too much fat coverage for their age and weight, which required us to sell them sooner than we wanted to.” In general, Australian cattlemen understand the value of heterosis, but have been reluctant to crossbreed to maximize its effect. “That’s because feedyards pay a premium for purebred cattle, and also because there is some deep-seated, ‘brand loyalty’ to established breeding history,” he added. Materne established a relationship with the Cartledge operation through a stock agent — in Australia, agents serve as cattle brokers between vendors and buyers. “The agent knew that we were not satisfied with our cattle — they had too much leg, not enough loin, some were too short, some were too fat, so he brought us together with the Cartledges,” Materne continued. “We looked at the Cartledge cattle and liked what we saw. Initially, we used half-Angus x half-Simmental bulls that brought some wonderful results, increased weaning weights, and a lot more style along with good hybrid vigor,” Materne explained. All cows in the Deepwater Pastoral cowherd are purchased as heifers with their first calves at side, which eliminates the often-costly process of developing, breed-

ing and calving of replacements. Selection emphasis is placed on good milk production, medium frame size and eye pigmentation. A majority of the females are Hereford or Hereford-Angus crosses. Their bull battery of 30 sires, used strictly for terminal purposes, is 40% Simmental, 40% Limousin and 20% Angus. “We’re looking for meat, growth and style,” he reiterates. “We prefer average-size calves, no big, tall, leggy ones.” Calves remain on the cow until they are 10 to 11 months old and weigh in the neighborhood of 900 to 920 pounds. They are then shipped directly to processing plants specializing in the lucrative veal market. On occasion, some calves are weaned and pastured for a couple of months and then sent to the abbatoir to be processed for use by local supermarkets. Even though cows nurse their calves up to 11 months, Materne has experienced no difficulty in getting them to rebreed. “We expect them to calve every 12 months, without exception,” he said. Calving occurs in three separate seasons. “We calve in winter (July/August); spring (October/November) and fall (February/March). We keep the herds separate and every mob (group or herd in US terminology) has six different paddocks, which it rotates through. In this way, we have cattle ready to be shipped to market on a more-or-less year-around basis,” he said. Farming is limited to about 700 acres of alfalfa seed, which is sold as a cash crop. The cattle graze the alfalfa after the seed is harvested. The climate in South Australia ranges from a low of 25 degrees (Fahrenheit) to a high of 115 degrees, with relatively low humidity. Precipitation is spotty — recent drought led to severe range fires — but is usually adequate to maintain native grasses. Terrain is undulating and cattle are handled exclusively with motorcycles. “You don’t have to feed a motorcycle, catch it or saddle it,” he joked. “We’re producing better cattle under this breeding program, with fewer over-fat problems and a lot better growth,” he concluded. “And the buyers are very excited about them.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

One of the ranch’s larger paddocks.

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IRVINE RANCH

IR RANGE BOSS Y623

www.IrvineRanchGenetics.com John and Holly Irvine (785) 313-7473 Bernard and Emily Irvine (785) 564-3872 Paul and Mary Beth Irvine (785) 556-6885 Email: johngirvine@sbcglobal.net

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Annual Production Sale November 1, 2014 Featuring ET calves by S933 and other leading donors. Also, selling the first progeny of IR RANGE BOSS Y623

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New Simmentals Gaining Global Acceptance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25

Profile of an Aussie Cattleman Brenton Materne was raised on an Outback sheep station of more than a million acres, where his father served as station manager. “We eventually migrated back closer to civilization and I worked on a small Red Angus farm. That’s where I gained my first experience with cattle, but the majority of my understanding of beef cattle has come in the last 10 years,” he said. For a time as a younger man, Materne worked off the coast of Southern California and northern Mexico, as a diver for a tuna farming operation. Erika, who holds dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico, was working in the company’s San Diego office, where they met. “When we decided to get married, Brenton came to the realization that he didn’t want to spend months on end at sea,” she explained. “He convinced me that the Great Australian Dream really did exist, and we set up housekeeping there. I don’t have Australian citizenship, but am listed as a resident.” She admits a bit of culture shock when they settled in a somewhat remote section of South Australia. “After being raised and living mostly in cities, it took some major adjustment. Although we don’t live in the Outback, we are 30 miles from the nearest small town and about 120 miles to the nearest town suitable for purchasing supplies. Adelaide is the nearest large city,” she said.

Deepwater cows and calves on summer grass. There are modern conveniences at their disposal, however. “We have electricity, television and recently got satellite internet which means we can skype with my parents, and Brenton can keep track of the markets,” she pointed out. “Our water comes from bores (Australian for wells) and we also collect rainwater.” In December, the Maternes visited the ASA headquarters after touring attractions in several Western states, including the Grand Canyon in Arizona. In the meantime, their two young sons, Aaron, 7, and Aden, 5, were enjoying some one-on-one face time with their grandparents in San Diego.

ST Deepwater cattle are acclimated to being checked by motorcycle.

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Top API and TI Active Sires SPRING

EDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS Percentile Charts .......................................................................................................... 33 Top API Active Sires Growth, Maternal and Carcass Traits .............................................. 36 Top TI Active Sires Growth, Maternal and Carcass Traits ................................................ 44

Quick Reference to ASA EPDs and $ Indexes Expected 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 in what units they are expressed. For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, sire A would be expected to sire 15 pounds more weaning weight than sire B. If calving ease was the trait, sire A would be expected to sire 15 percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if sire B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we would expect sire A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed. For more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes, visit www.simmental.org. Listed below are the units in which ASA EPDs are expressed: All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario. (See $ Indexes for more details.) Back Fat (BF): Inches of carcass backfat at 475 days. Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight. Calving Ease (CE): Percentage of unassisted births when used on heifers. Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight at 475 days. Docility (DOC): Percentage of offspring receiving a disposition score of 1 (docile). Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percentage of unassisted births in first-calving daughters. Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk. Marbling (MRB): Carcass marbling score at 475 days. Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth. Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of carcass ribeye at 475 days. Stayability (STAY): Percentage of daughters remaining in the cowherd at six years of age. Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario. (See TI for more details.)

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Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a rib-eye steak. Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight. Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight. Yield Grade (YG): Carcass yield grade score at 475 days.

$ Indexes: Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic

levels for many economically important traits, they only provide pieces of the economic puzzle. This is where $ indexes come in. Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPDs and economics to estimate an animal’s overall impact on integrated commercial production. 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 sires 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 you are keeping replacements use API, if not, use 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. 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 percentileranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. For more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes, visit

www.simmental.org. Important disclaimer: DO NOT compare index values of purebreds of different breeds, hybrids of different breed composition or purebreds with hybrids — our system was not developed to make valid comparison among these groups. Therefore, you must first determine the breed and breed composition appropriate for your herd and use index values to compare animals within that population.

Top API Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Purebred Bulls _____

Direct WW

MCE

①HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K ASA#: 2,081,939 ②23.5* -3.5* 55.1 74.8 15.1* 2/19/00 P PUREBRED PCB ④ 1 0.96 1 0.97 85 0.96 90 0.96 10 0.95 ③ DOB: ⑤ Sire/MGS: NICHOLS LEGACY G151/CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U Owners: C DIAMOND INC & HOOK FARMS INC,ND

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Maternal MLK MWW

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-0.37 185.70 83.50

99 0.61 1 0.58 1 0.79 75 0.76 1 0.77 30 0.62

HOW TO READ THE SIRE LISTS

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Official registered name of bull. Bull’s ASA registration number.

DOB: Date of Birth (month/day/year). Horned/Polled Status: H = horned P = polled P/S = polled with scurs Registration Status (Fullblood, purebred or percentage). Bull’s blood typing or DNA status with ASA:

Expected Progeny Difference (EPD). See definitions on previous page.

* Denotes genetic trait leader.Genetic Trait Leaders are designated for each trait. To qualify as a Genetic Trait Leader, a sire must rank among the top 10 percent of active Simmental sires for Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) and have an accuracy of 0.60 or higher.

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BTF = blood type or DNA on file PCS = parentage confirmed to sire only PCD = parentage confirmed to dam only PCB = parentage confirmed to both parents

left number = Percentile Rank. Indicates where a sire ranks in relation to EPD levels of the curent population. right number = Accuracy expressed in decimal. Name of bull’s sire and maternal grandsire. Name and state of bull’s current owner.

Simmental Purebred Percentile Table % Rank 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 Avg

MCE

MLK

MWW

STAY

DOC

CWT

MRB

17.0 16.1 15.5 15.1 14.7 13.5 12.7 12.1 11.5 11.0 10.6 10.1 9.7 9.3 8.9 8.5 8.0 7.6 7.1 6.5 5.9 5.1 3.9 9.3

-1.8 -1.3 -1.0 -0.8 -0.6 0.0 0.4 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.6 4.0 4.4 5.0 2.2

85.1 82.7 81.1 80.0 79.0 75.7 73.5 71.8 70.3 68.9 67.7 66.5 65.3 64.2 63.1 61.9 60.7 59.5 58.1 56.6 54.9 52.7 49.4 64.2

127.6 123.6 121.0 119.1 117.5 112.2 108.5 105.7 103.2 101.0 98.9 96.9 95.1 93.2 91.3 89.5 87.5 85.4 83.2 80.7 77.9 74.2 68.9 93.2

17.1 16.4 15.9 15.5 15.2 14.2 13.5 13.0 12.5 12.1 11.7 11.3 11.0 10.6 10.2 9.9 9.5 9.1 8.7 8.2 7.7 7.0 6.0 10.6

34.9 33.6 32.7 32.1 31.6 29.9 28.7 27.7 26.9 26.2 25.6 24.9 24.3 23.7 23.1 22.5 21.8 21.2 20.5 19.7 18.7 17.5 15.8 23.7

70.2 68.5 67.5 66.7 66.0 63.7 62.2 61.0 60.0 59.0 58.2 57.4 56.6 55.8 55.0 54.2 53.4 52.6 51.6 50.6 49.4 47.9 45.6 55.8

27.5 26.6 26.0 25.6 25.2 24.0 23.1 22.5 21.9 21.4 20.9 20.5 20.0 19.6 19.2 18.7 18.3 17.8 17.3 16.7 16.1 15.2 14.0 19.6

15.4 14.8 14.4 14.2 13.9 13.1 12.6 12.2 11.8 11.5 11.1 10.9 10.6 10.3 10.0 9.7 9.5 9.1 8.8 8.4 8.0 7.5 6.7 10.3

51.7 48.9 47.2 45.9 44.9 41.2 38.8 36.8 35.2 33.6 32.3 30.9 29.7 28.4 27.1 25.9 24.5 23.2 21.7 20.0 18.0 15.6 12.0 28.4

-0.47 -0.45 -0.44 -0.43 -0.42 -0.4 -0.38 -0.37 -0.36 -0.35 -0.34 -0.33 -0.32 -0.31 -0.3 -0.29 -0.28 -0.27 -0.26 -0.25 -0.24 -0.22 -0.19 -0.31

0.48 0.44 0.41 0.39 0.38 0.32 0.29 0.26 0.23 0.21 0.19 0.17 0.15 0.13 0.11 0.09 0.07 0.05 0.03 0.0 -0.03 -0.06 -0.12 0.13

BF -0.090 -0.090 -0.080 -0.080 -0.080 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.040 -0.040 -0.040 -0.040 -0.030 -0.060

REA

WBSF

API

1.2 1.15 1.12 1.09 1.07 1 0.96 0.92 0.89 0.86 0.83 0.81 0.78 0.76 0.74 0.71 0.69 0.66 0.63 0.6 0.56 0.52 0.45 0.76

-0.57 -0.54 -0.52 -0.5 -0.49 -0.45 -0.42 -0.4 -0.38 -0.37 -0.35 -0.34 -0.32 -0.31 -0.3 -0.28 -0.27 -0.25 -0.24 -0.22 -0.2 -0.17 -0.13 -0.31

156.5 152.16 149.41 147.34 145.66 139.88 135.99 132.89 130.23 127.83 125.64 123.52 121.5 119.5 117.5 115.48 113.36 111.17 108.77 106.11 103.01 99.12 93.34 119.5

84.82 82.88 81.66 80.73 79.98 77.4 75.66 74.28 73.09 72.02 71.04 70.1 69.19 68.3 67.41 66.5 65.56 64.58 63.51 62.32 60.94 59.2 56.62 68.3

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Simbrah Percentile Table % Rank

MCE

1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 Avg

8.5 7.8 7.4 7.1 6.8 5.9 5.3 4.8 4.4 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.7 1.4 1.0 0.6 0.1 -0.5 -1.4 2.7

0.6 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.6 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.5 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.1 5.4 5.7 6.2 3.9

87.2 84.3 82.4 81.1 79.9 76.1 73.5 71.4 69.7 68.1 66.6 65.2 63.8 62.5 61.2 59.8 58.4 56.9 55.3 53.6 51.5 48.9 45.1 62.5

116.5 112.7 110.4 108.6 107.1 102.1 98.7 96.0 93.7 91.6 89.7 87.9 86.1 84.4 82.7 80.9 79.1 77.2 75.1 72.8 70.1 66.7 61.7 84.4

11.6 11.0 10.7 10.4 10.2 9.4 8.9 8.5 8.1 7.8 7.5 7.2 7.0 6.7 6.4 6.2 5.9 5.6 5.3 4.9 4.5 4.0 3.2 6.7

MLK 32.7 31.5 30.8 30.2 29.7 28.1 27.1 26.2 25.5 24.8 24.2 23.6 23.1 22.5 21.9 21.4 20.8 20.2 19.5 18.8 17.9 16.9 15.3 22.5

Simmental Hybrid Percentile Table % Rank

MCE

1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 Avg

19.5 18.5 17.8 17.4 17.0 15.6 14.6 13.9 13.3 12.7 12.2 11.7 11.2 10.7 10.2 9.7 9.2 8.7 8.1 7.5 6.8 5.8 4.4 10.7

-3.9 -3.3 -3.0 -2.7 -2.5 -1.8 -1.3 -0.9 -0.6 -0.2 0.0 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.6 1.8 2.2 2.5 2.9 3.4 4.1 0.8

83.2 80.5 78.8 77.6 76.6 73.0 70.7 68.8 67.1 65.7 64.3 63.1 61.8 60.6 59.4 58.1 56.9 55.5 54.1 52.4 50.5 48.2 44.6 60.6

132.3 127.7 124.8 122.6 120.8 114.7 110.5 107.2 104.4 101.9 99.5 97.3 95.1 93.0 90.9 88.7 86.5 84.1 81.6 78.8 75.5 71.3 65.2 93.0

15.7 14.9 14.3 13.9 13.6 12.5 11.7 11.1 10.6 10.1 9.7 9.3 8.9 8.5 8.1 7.7 7.3 6.9 6.4 5.9 5.3 4.5 3.4 8.5

MLK 34.8 33.6 32.7 32.1 31.6 29.9 28.8 27.9 27.1 26.4 25.7 25.1 24.5 23.9 23.3 22.7 22.1 21.4 20.7 19.9 19.0 17.9 16.2 23.9

MWW

DOC

CWT

MRB

REA

WBSF

63.9 62.7 62.0 61.4 60.9 59.3 58.3 57.4 56.7 56.0 55.4 54.8 54.3 53.7 53.1 52.6 52.0 51.4 50.7 50.0 49.1 48.1 46.5 53.7

12.6 12.0 11.7 11.4 11.2 10.5 10.0 9.6 9.3 9.0 8.7 8.4 8.2 7.9 7.7 7.4 7.1 6.9 6.6 6.2 5.8 5.3 4.6 7.9

45.5 43.2 41.7 40.5 39.6 36.5 34.3 32.6 31.2 29.9 28.7 27.5 26.4 25.3 24.2 23.1 21.9 20.7 19.4 18.0 16.3 14.2 11.0 25.3

-0.36 -0.35 -0.34 -0.33 -0.32 -0.30 -0.29 -0.28 -0.27 -0.26 -0.25 -0.24 -0.23 -0.22 -0.21 -0.21 -0.20 -0.19 -0.18 -0.17 -0.16 -0.14 -0.12 -0.22

0.10 0.07 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.01 -0.01 -0.02 -0.04 -0.05 -0.06 -0.07 -0.08 -0.09 -0.10 -0.11 -0.12 -0.13 -0.14 -0.16 -0.17 -0.19 -0.22 -0.09

-0.090 -0.090 -0.090 -0.080 -0.080 -0.080 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.040 -0.040 -0.060

0.76 0.72 0.69 0.68 0.66 0.61 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.50 0.48 0.47 0.45 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.38 0.36 0.34 0.31 0.28 0.25 0.20 0.43

-0.25 -0.23 -0.21 -0.20 -0.18 -0.15 -0.12 -0.10 -0.09 -0.07 -0.06 -0.05 -0.03 -0.02 -0.01 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.14 -0.02

API

97.72 94.36 92.24 90.64 89.33 84.87 81.86 79.46 77.40 75.55 73.85 72.21 70.65 69.10 67.55 65.99 64.35 62.65 60.80 58.74 56.34 53.33 48.87 69.10

69.52 67.42 66.08 65.08 64.27 61.47 59.58 58.08 56.80 55.63 54.57 53.55 52.57 51.60 50.63 49.65 48.63 47.57 46.40 45.12 43.62 41.73 38.93 51.60

(For all animals ≥ 25% and < Purebred Simmental) MWW

DOC

69.9 68.1 66.9 66.0 65.3 62.9 61.2 59.9 58.8 57.8 56.9 56.0 55.1 54.3 53.5 52.6 51.7 50.8 49.8 48.7 47.4 45.7 43.3 54.3

16.1 15.4 15.0 14.7 14.5 13.6 13.1 12.6 12.3 11.9 11.6 11.3 11.0 10.7 10.4 10.1 9.8 9.5 9.1 8.8 8.3 7.8 6.9 10.7

CWT 52.4 49.4 47.5 46.0 44.9 40.8 38.1 35.9 34.1 32.4 30.9 29.4 28.0 26.6 25.2 23.8 22.3 20.8 19.1 17.3 15.1 12.4 8.3 26.6

MRB

REA

WBSF

API

-0.43 -0.40 -0.39 -0.38 -0.37 -0.33 -0.30 -0.29 -0.27 -0.25 -0.24 -0.23 -0.21 -0.20 -0.19 -0.18 -0.16 -0.15 -0.13 -0.12 -0.10 -0.07 -0.03 -0.20

0.82 0.76 0.73 0.70 0.68 0.60 0.55 0.51 0.47 0.44 0.41 0.38 0.36 0.33 0.30 0.28 0.25 0.22 0.19 0.15 0.11 0.06 -0.02 0.33

-0.070 -0.060 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.040 -0.040 -0.040 -0.030 -0.030 -0.030 -0.030 -0.020 -0.020 -0.020 -0.010 -0.010 0.000 0.000 0.010 0.010 0.010 0.020 -0.030

1.04 0.99 0.96 0.93 0.91 0.84 0.80 0.76 0.73 0.70 0.67 0.65 0.62 0.60 0.58 0.55 0.53 0.50 0.47 0.44 0.40 0.36 0.29 0.60

-0.56 -0.53 -0.51 -0.49 -0.48 -0.44 -0.41 -0.39 -0.37 -0.36 -0.34 -0.33 -0.31 -0.30 -0.29 -0.27 -0.26 -0.24 -0.23 -0.21 -0.19 -0.16 -0.12 -0.30

176.29 169.95 165.94 162.92 160.46 152.04 146.36 141.83 137.96 134.46 131.26 128.17 125.22 122.30 119.38 116.43 113.34 110.14 106.64 102.77 98.24 92.56 84.14 122.30

TI 90.37 87.81 86.18 84.96 83.96 80.55 78.25 76.41 74.85 73.43 72.13 70.88 69.68 68.50 67.32 66.12 64.87 63.57 62.16 60.59 58.75 56.45 53.04 68.50

Fullblood Percentile Table % Rank

MCE

MLK

MWW

STAY

DOC

CWT

MRB

REA

WBSF

API

1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 Avg

10.9 10.1 9.5 9.1 8.8 7.7 6.9 6.3 5.8 5.3 4.9 4.5 4.1 3.7 3.3 2.9 2.5 2.1 1.6 1.1 0.5 -0.3 -1.4 3.7

1.0 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.7 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.7 5.9 6.1 6.4 6.7 7.1 7.5 8.2 5.2

85.2 82.9 81.4 80.3 79.3 76.2 74.1 72.4 71.0 69.7 68.5 67.4 66.3 65.2 64.1 63.0 61.9 60.7 59.4 58.0 56.3 54.2 51.1 65.2

118.1 114.6 112.4 110.7 109.4 104.8 101.7 99.2 97.1 95.2 93.4 91.7 90.1 88.5 86.9 85.3 83.6 81.8 79.9 77.8 75.3 72.2 67.6 88.5

15.9 14.8 14.1 13.6 13.2 11.8 10.8 10.1 9.4 8.8 8.3 7.8 7.3 6.8 6.3 5.8 5.3 4.8 4.2 3.5 2.8 1.8 0.4 6.8

43.4 42.1 41.4 40.8 40.3 38.6 37.5 36.6 35.8 35.1 34.5 33.9 33.3 32.7 32.1 31.5 30.9 30.3 29.6 28.8 27.9 26.8 25.1 32.7

79.3 77.6 76.6 75.8 75.2 73.0 71.5 70.4 69.4 68.4 67.6 66.8 66.1 65.3 64.5 63.8 63.0 62.2 61.3 60.2 59.1 57.6 55.4 65.3

15.9 15.2 14.7 14.3 14.0 13.0 12.3 11.8 11.3 10.9 10.5 10.1 9.8 9.4 9.0 8.7 8.3 7.9 7.5 7.0 6.5 5.8 4.8 9.4

13.5 13.1 12.8 12.6 12.5 11.9 11.6 11.3 11.0 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.2 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.4 9.2 9.0 8.7 8.4 8.1 7.5 10.0

51.3 48.8 47.2 46.0 45.0 41.6 39.3 37.5 36.0 34.6 33.3 32.1 30.9 29.7 28.5 27.3 26.1 24.8 23.4 21.9 20.1 17.8 14.4 29.7

-0.34 -0.32 -0.31 -0.30 -0.29 -0.28 -0.26 -0.25 -0.24 -0.23 -0.22 -0.22 -0.21 -0.20 -0.19 -0.18 -0.17 -0.16 -0.15 -0.14 -0.13 -0.12 0.10 -0.20

0.09 0.06 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.00 -0.03 -0.04 -0.06 -0.07 -0.09 -0.10 -0.11 -0.12 -0.13 -0.14 -0.15 -0.17 -0.18 -0.20 -0.21 -0.24 -0.27 -0.12

-0.090 -0.090 -0.080 -0.080 -0.080 -0.080 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.070 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.060 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.050 -0.040 -0.060

0.72 0.68 0.65 0.64 0.62 0.57 0.54 0.51 0.48 0.46 0.44 0.43 0.41 0.39 0.37 0.35 0.34 0.32 0.30 0.27 0.24 0.21 0.16 0.39

-0.64 -0.58 -0.55 -0.52 -0.50 -0.43 -0.38 -0.34 -0.31 -0.27 -0.25 -0.22 -0.20 -0.17 -0.14 -0.12 -0.09 -0.07 -0.04 0.00 0.04 0.09 0.16 -0.17

94.94 92.23 90.52 89.23 88.19 84.59 82.17 80.24 78.58 77.09 75.72 74.40 73.15 71.90 70.65 69.40 68.08 66.71 65.22 63.56 61.63 59.21 55.61 71.90

69.10 67.76 66.92 66.28 65.76 63.98 62.78 61.83 61.01 60.27 59.59 58.94 58.32 57.70 57.08 56.46 55.81 55.13 54.39 53.57 52.62 51.42 49.64 57.70

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LIST OF SIRES CONTINUES ON PAGE 36

Kent, Mark and Nolan Brunner 3553 Upland Rd. Lost Springs, KS 66859-9652 785-466-6475 Kent 785-466-1129 Nolan 785-965-7168 Mark brunccr@tctelco.net

Cow Camp Ranch

Darby and Annette Line 35355 Arrow Rd Miller, NE 68858 Phone/Fax: 308-457-2505 308-627-5085 (cell) trianglejranch@juno.com www.trianglejranch.com

.32

.22 Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 1.28.14

.30

.23

.27 .35 %

ACC

Maternal

Carcass

.25

.33

.15

.27 .25

56.0 21.0 12.0 48.3 -.51

.40

.26

.32

.50 -.021 .93

REA

$ Index API

.22 4

-.44 148.9 86.9

Shr

HTP SVF In Dew Time Dam: CCR Ms. 4045 Time 7322T CCR Ms. Pretty 4045P

Semen available through owners:

Semen: $30/unit

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

9.0 3.1 82.9 124.8 10.7 14.6

EPD

BW WW

Trait

Direct

Hook’s Shear Force 38K Sire: Triple C Singletary S3H Lucas Josie 19K

ASA#: 2703910 • PB SM

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled

■ Homozygous Polled and Homozygous Black

■ Calm, quite disposition

■ Yearling scrotal 40 cm

■ Wide based and big footed

■ Tremendous phenotype and balance

■ Top 1% for $TI and Top 4% for $API

■ The Elite Purebred of 2013

Top API Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Purebred Bulls _____ BAR CK 38K 1114Z ASA#: 2,809,040 DOB: 11/14/12 P PUREBRED

CE 19.7

Direct BW WW -3.9

47.7

YW 62.1

1 0.28 1 0.44 99 0.31 99 0.33

MCE

Maternal MLK MWW

13.1

31.0

Spring 2014

STAY

54.9

20 0.23 10 0.23 60 0.26

DOC

WT WT

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

12.5

0.8

-0.41

0.46 -0.036 0.89

REA

WBSF

$ Index API TI

-0.34 173.80 74.60

20 0.15 99 0.29 10 0.26 2 0.40 95 0.26 25 0.33 40 0.23

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/UI FLYING H RESURRECTION Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK 38K 901Y ASA#: 2,682,450 DOB: 9/1/11 P PUREBRED PCS

16.8

-0.9

56.9

82.4

2 0.28 4 0.44 80 0.38 80 0.43

13.7

30.9

59.3

12.4

15 0.24 10 0.23 30 0.28

17.5

-0.36

0.56 -0.039 0.91

-0.41 168.60 78.80

20 0.15 90 0.35 25 0.27 1 0.40 95 0.26 25 0.32 20 0.23

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/UI FLYING H RESURRECTION Owners: TERESA DAVIS,OR

BAR CK TRUE GRIT B1205Y ASA#: 2,682,429 DOB: 12/5/11 P PUREBRED PCS

19.2

-2.9

55.4

80.3

1 0.28 1 0.44 85 0.39 85 0.43

12.8

28.5

56.2

13.4

25 0.23 20 0.23 50 0.28

13.4

-0.37

0.47 -0.043 0.85

-0.43 172.00 78.10

10 0.15 95 0.35 20 0.27 2 0.40 75 0.27 35 0.33 15 0.23

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/UI FLYING H RESURRECTION Owners: SCOTT HEVERN,OR

CCR EXPEDITION 7051Z ASA#: 2,713,602 DOB: 3/10/12 P PUREBRED PCS

10.6

2.9

77.0

35 0.26 65 0.43 10 0.38

121.4 3 0.42

14.7

29.3

10 0.18 15 0.19

67.8

10.8

46.5

-0.06

3 0.25

45 0.10

4 0.34

0.25

11.7

23.0

-0.29

0.71

0.008

0.73

-0.34 158.50 88.20

1 0.39 99 0.24 60 0.30 40 0.17

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/CNS DREAM ON L186 Owners: FUCHS BROTHERS,TX

CCR PATHWAY 9354Y ASA#: 2,706,716 DOB: 9/1/11 P PUREBRED PCS

15.1

0.0

64.6

89.9

4 0.34 10 0.43 50 0.39 60 0.42

14.4

27.7

60.0

10 0.23 20 0.23 25 0.27

0.53 -0.023 0.88

-0.50 164.00 80.50

30 0.09 75 0.34 60 0.27 1 0.39 99 0.32 30 0.29 4 0.16

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/CCR HUMMERS DREAM 5098T Owners: GIBBS/MCDONALD/COW CAMP,AL

CDI ENTOURAGE 243Z ASA#: 2,770,258 DOB: 4/4/12 P PUREBRED PCB

79.0

118.6

5 0.27 15 0.43 5 0.38

14.9

0.4

5 0.42

13.6

24.8

64.3

10.3

15 0.22 45 0.23 10 0.27

40.7

-0.39

0.33 -0.037 1.32

-0.42 155.50 84.40

50 0.15 15 0.34 15 0.25 10 0.38 95 0.24 1 0.29 15 0.17

Sire/MGS: CDI ENTOURAGE 156U/PVF-J 4P14 HYB ROOKIE Owners: MARK DEMKE,ND

CDI SHEAR FORCE 242Z ASA#: 2,770,256 DOB: 4/4/12 P PUREBRED PCS

18.8

-0.8

74.3

104.3

1 0.28 4 0.44 15 0.39 25 0.43

32.3

69.4

24.3

14.1

10 0.24 4 0.24

14.3

2 0.29

10 0.33

5 0.18

30.1

-0.33

0.31 -0.007 1.24

-0.27 160.90 85.00

45 0.35 40 0.27 15 0.40 99 0.27 1 0.32 65 0.23

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T Owners: BARRY TOAY,ND

CLRS AFTER SHOCK 604 A ASA#: 2,735,656 DOB: 3/20/13 P PUREBRED

15.4

-1.0

4 0.25 3 0.43

80.7

130.2

4 0.37

1 0.42

12.1

23.9

64.2

12.5

30 0.18 50 0.19 10 0.24

20 0.12

45.9

-0.26

0.37 -0.022 1.08

-0.39 159.40 88.10

4 0.34 75 0.25 10 0.39 99 0.23 5 0.30 25 0.20

Sire/MGS: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: CLEAR SPRINGS CATTLE CO,MN

CNS DREAM ON L186 ASA#: 2,144,976 DOB: 11/21/01 P PUREBRED PCB

17.4*

0.2

62.5

82.2

1 0.98 15 0.98 60 0.98 80 0.98

16.3*

13.8

45.0

3 0.97 99 0.97 99 0.97

26.5* 3 0.84

8.6

18.5

-0.39 0.33* -0.059 0.87

-0.38 157.30 75.00

80 0.86 85 0.61 15 0.58 10 0.79 55 0.79 30 0.79 25 0.90

Sire/MGS: NICHOLS LEGACY G151/SRS FRANCHISE F601 Owners: SCHICK AND JANSSEN,IL

DIKEMANS DOUBLE DOWN 26W ASA#: 2,494,041 3.0 3.9 72.5 113.9* DOB: 1/17/09 P PUREBRED PCB 99 0.58 85 0.84 20 0.80 10 0.78

9.3

27.2

63.4

70 0.33 25 0.33 15 0.44

26.4

15.9*

3 0.32

1 0.66

43.6

-0.31

0.72 -0.043 1.05

-1.16 160.10 86.10

10 0.57 50 0.45 1 0.59 75 0.52 10 0.54 1 0.39

Sire/MGS: DIKEMANS SURE BET/PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER Owners: SELECT SIRES INC,OH

DIKEMANS SURE BET ASA#: 2,294,262 DOB: 2/21/05 P PUREBRED PCB

11.8

0.0*

65.4

90.1

25 0.92 10 0.94 45 0.93 60 0.93

10.7

15.9

48.6

50 0.89 95 0.89 90 0.90

22.9

16.9*

20 0.43

1 0.80

23.0

-0.48 0.65* -0.049 1.28*

75 0.61 1 0.54 1 0.68 75 0.67 1 0.68

-0.85 163.00 85.20 1 0.54

Sire/MGS: TJ 57J THE GAMBLER/GW LUCKY DICE 187H Owners: GIBBS FARMS & TRIANGLE J,AL

ELM-MOUND OLIE Z1 ASA#: 2,646,156 DOB: 1/1/12 P PUREBRED PCB

17.0

-0.3

56.4

82.2

1 0.28 10 0.43 85 0.31 80 0.32

12.9

23.8

52.0

13.4

25 0.24 50 0.24 75 0.26

18.4

-0.49

0.37 -0.059 1.18

-0.33 156.90 73.10

10 0.17 85 0.28 1 0.22 10 0.37 55 0.18 2 0.28 45 0.23

Sire/MGS: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229/GW LUCKY ACE 076TS Owners: ELM-MOUND FARMS,WI

GW COMFORT ZONE 651Y ASA#: 2,605,948 DOB: 2/15/11 P PUREBRED PCB

19.2* -4.6*

49.3

77.1

1 0.63 1 0.76 99 0.69 90 0.60

15.1

30.0

54.7

15.5

10 0.29 10 0.30 60 0.39

1 0.39

9.3

-0.51

0.25 -0.075 1.00

-0.62 165.90 72.20

99 0.49 1 0.32 25 0.41 10 0.35 10 0.32 1 0.31

Sire/MGS: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229/GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS Owners: COMFORT ZONE GROUP/ABS/GATEWAY,MI

HAYS SHEAR FORCE 539U ASA#: 2,461,121 DOB: 3/25/08 P PUREBRED PCS

12.9

-2.0*

53.6

69.4

15 0.64 1 0.72 90 0.69 95 0.69

15.3

34.3

61.1

21.0

5 0.54

2 0.54

20 0.58

35 0.36

10.6

25.7

61.3

12.0

7.8

-0.32

0.66

0.000

0.96

-0.40 158.40 81.60

25 0.53 99 0.52 45 0.40 1 0.52 99 0.47 15 0.45 20 0.49

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/WHF GRAND SLAM H21 Owners: CRAIG L HAYS,MO

HAYS SURE BET/189W Z09 ASA#: 2,655,436 DOB: 3/28/12 P PUREBRED PCB

13.9

0.0

71.2

106.3

10 0.29 10 0.37 25 0.33 20 0.34

50 0.24 35 0.25 20 0.27

20.4

17.2

45 0.34

1 0.21

32.9

-0.43

0.69 -0.038 1.32

-0.43 166.40 91.20

35 0.28 4 0.26 1 0.42 95 0.27 1 0.34 15 0.28

Sire/MGS: DIKEMANS SURE BET/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: CRAIG L HAYS,MO

HHS MAX PERFORMANCE 843A ASA#: 2,711,647 12.1 -0.9 61.2 97.4 DOB: 1/25/13 P PUREBRED PCB 20 0.28 4 0.36 65 0.32 40 0.33

15.1

34.8

10 0.16 2 0.18

65.4

13.3

10 0.22

26.9

-0.23

0.63 -0.034 0.68

-0.46 162.20 82.80

10 0.17 60 0.28 90 0.24 1 0.40 95 0.23 70 0.30 10 0.24

Sire/MGS: MCM TOP GRADE 018X/GW LUCKY MAN 644N Owners: HAVEN HILL SIMMENTALS,IL

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K ASA#: 2,081,939 DOB: 2/19/00 P PUREBRED PCB

23.5* -3.5*

55.1

74.8

1 0.96 1 0.97 85 0.96 90 0.96

15.1* 33.9* 10 0.95 2 0.95

61.5

28.7*

14.6*

20 0.95

1 0.77

3 0.86

8.9

-0.57 0.52* -0.044 1.41*

-0.37 185.70 83.50

99 0.61 1 0.58 1 0.79 75 0.76 1 0.77 30 0.62

Sire/MGS: NICHOLS LEGACY G151/CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600U Owners: C DIAMOND INC & HOOK FARMS INC,ND

HOOKS TONI 64T ASA#: 2,389,783 DOB: 3/6/07 P PUREBRED PCS

11.6

0.0*

47.7

66.0

25 0.52 10 0.64 99 0.60 99 0.57

8.7

35.2

75 0.38 1 0.39

59.0

29.5

14.1

30 0.40

1 0.21

5 0.16

8.9

-0.40

0.63 -0.041 0.91

-0.33 166.10 74.10

99 0.46 10 0.33 1 0.36 75 0.39 25 0.34 45 0.05

Sire/MGS: LBR CROCKETT R81/NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Owners: TRI-E SIMMENTALS,ND

HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y ASA#: 2,612,546 DOB: 3/8/11 P PUREBRED PCS

16.6

-1.4

71.9

111.3

2 0.37 2 0.46 20 0.41 15 0.42

11.7

26.1

62.0

11.0

35 0.25 35 0.25 20 0.30

34.0

-0.34

0.41 -0.037 1.06

-0.46 162.30 84.60

40 0.23 30 0.35 35 0.27 3 0.39 95 0.32 10 0.29 10 0.18

Sire/MGS: HOOKS TAURUS 24T/SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

HOOK`S ZAC 3Z ASA#: 2,674,939 DOB: 2/13/12 P PUREBRED PCS

17.4

-2.2

51.4

67.9

1 0.28 1 0.44 95 0.39 99 0.43

13.8

22.2

47.8

12.6

15 0.23 65 0.24 95 0.29

6.9

-0.34

0.65 -0.021 0.87

-0.57 175.80 78.00

15 0.16 99 0.35 35 0.27 1 0.40 99 0.26 30 0.32 1 0.23

Sire/MGS: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME/MCM MARBLER 307N Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

HOOK`S ZANDER 97Y ASA#: 2,674,969 DOB: 3/12/12 P PUREBRED BTF

14.4

0.8

65.9

101.0

10 0.25 20 0.43 45 0.38 30 0.42

12.6

24.7

57.6

13.2

25 0.16 45 0.19 40 0.25

31.2

-0.41

0.54 -0.047 1.17

-0.42 158.70 81.40

10 0.12 40 0.34 10 0.25 1 0.38 75 0.24 2 0.29 15 0.18

Sire/MGS: HOOK`S QUEST 86U/TRIPLE C INVASION R47K Owners: NORTH STAR SIMMENTALS,MN

HOOK`S ZIRCON 21Z ASA#: 2,674,944 DOB: 2/21/12 P PUREBRED PCS

18.8

-1.2

70.0

103.4

1 0.28 3 0.44 30 0.39 25 0.43

12.6

26.3

61.3

25 0.23 30 0.24 20 0.29

21.7

14.3

30 0.34

4 0.19

29.3

-0.46

0.55 -0.064 1.19

50 0.35 2 0.27 1 0.41 30 0.27 2 0.33

-0.56 169.70 89.30 2 0.24

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/GW LUCKY MAN 644N Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

HOOK`S ZMAN 56Z ASA#: 2,674,956 DOB: 2/29/12 P PUREBRED PCS

18.2

-2.4

56.1

79.6

1 0.26 1 0.43 85 0.38 85 0.42

12.9

26.8

54.8

25 0.18 30 0.22 60 0.27

10.7

13.6

-0.49

0.35 -0.044 1.23

-0.41 162.90 75.20

45 0.11 95 0.34 1 0.25 10 0.38 75 0.24 1 0.30 20 0.18

Sire/MGS: HOOKS TAURUS 24T/CCR VISION J04L Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

CONTINUED ON PAGE 38

Top API Active Sires* —SIMMENTAL AMERICAN SIMMENTAL Spring Purebred Sires — AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION Official Spring 20122014 Sire Summary Proven Sires Purebred Bulls _____ HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T ASA#: 2,408,113 DOB: 1/19/07 P PUREBRED PCB

Direct WW

20.1* -1.9*

71.1

MCE

100.8

1 0.84 1 0.87 25 0.86 35 0.86

Maternal MLK MWW

17.4* 35.6* 1 0.80

1 0.80

STAY

DOC

71.1*

26.1

14.9*

1 0.82

3 0.39

2 0.66

WT WT

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

26.5

-0.32

0.13 -0.034 0.94

REA

WBSF

$ Index API TI

0.10 157.00 80.30

60 0.59 45 0.43 50 0.53 95 0.50 20 0.48 99 0.32

Sire/MGS: TJ 57J THE GAMBLER/SRS FORTUNE 500 Owners: C DIAMOND INC/ WILKINSON FARMS,ND

IR CINCH Y588 ASA#: 2,648,967 DOB: 9/4/11 P PUREBRED PCB

16.6

0.7

63.2

96.9

2 0.28 20 0.36 55 0.31 40 0.33

15.6

34.9

66.5

21.1

4 0.25

1 0.26

5 0.28

35 0.35

11.4

33.8

13.8

28.7

-0.47

0.50 -0.044 1.36

-0.46 157.50 82.60

10 0.20 50 0.27 1 0.29 1 0.42 75 0.36 1 0.34 10 0.24

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/GW LUCKY ONE 686K Owners: T-HEART RANCH LLC,CO

IR EXPEDITION Y578 ASA#: 2,648,961 DOB: 8/21/11 P PUREBRED PCS

13.4

0.9

63.8

95.8

15 0.34 25 0.43 55 0.39 45 0.42

40 0.22 2 0.23

65.6

12.0

10 0.27

28.1

25 0.15 55 0.34

-0.17 0.28

0.59 -0.006 0.71

-0.67 155.80 80.70

1 0.40 99 0.33 60 0.31 1 0.19

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/GW LUCKY CHARM 665K Owners: SLIDING K SIMMENTAL,KS

IR EXPEDITION Y589 ASA#: 2,648,968 DOB: 8/25/11 P PUREBRED PCS

13.3

1.5

72.7

115.2

15 0.35 35 0.43 20 0.40 10 0.42

14.1

23.9

60.2

11.9

15 0.23 50 0.23 25 0.28

40.7

-0.29

0.56 -0.045 0.94

-0.48 159.30 84.70

25 0.13 15 0.34 60 0.28 1 0.40 75 0.33 20 0.30 10 0.16

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/GW LUCKY ONE 686K Owners: RON AND TRISH BANDEL,KS

IR EXPEDITION Z649 ASA#: 2,675,866 DOB: 9/8/12 P PUREBRED PCB

82.2

129.2

15 0.27 25 0.44 3 0.39

13.1

1.0

1 0.43

13.1

31.1

20 0.16 10 0.18

72.2

12.7

48.1

-0.16

1 0.24

15 0.12

3 0.35

0.26

13.1

35.1

-0.38

0.88 -0.024 0.81

-0.58 177.60 98.90

1 0.40 99 0.25 40 0.31 1 0.20

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/GW LUCKY MAN 644N Owners: TYLER LANEY,MO

IR EXPEDITION Z653 ASA#: 2,675,870 DOB: 8/19/12 P PUREBRED PCS

16.3

-0.1

67.9

109.4

2 0.26 10 0.43 35 0.38 15 0.42

14.0

30.0

63.9

15 0.17 10 0.18 10 0.24

0.46 -0.056 1.05

-0.45 164.00 82.80

10 0.12 30 0.34 15 0.26 2 0.39 55 0.25 10 0.30 10 0.17

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: MARK STRATHMAN,KS

IR EXPEDITION Z658 ASA#: 2,675,875 DOB: 8/26/12 P PUREBRED PCB

12.7

1.5

77.0

15 0.27 35 0.36 10 0.31

123.7 2 0.33

33.3

71.8

12.7

45.7

-0.17

25 0.16 3 0.18

12.9

1 0.22

15 0.12

5 0.28

0.25

11.8

26.7

-0.22

0.81 -0.019 0.84

-0.62 170.20 94.00

1 0.40 99 0.25 35 0.31 1 0.20

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/GW LUCKY MAN 644N Owners: IRVINE RANCH,KS

IR EXPEDITION Z679 ASA#: 2,675,896 DOB: 9/26/12 P PUREBRED PCS

15.2

-0.6

69.2

97.9

4 0.26 5 0.44 30 0.38 40 0.43

12.0

29.3

63.9

35 0.16 15 0.18 10 0.24

0.58 -0.009 0.82

-0.31 165.60 85.20

25 0.12 60 0.35 90 0.26 1 0.39 99 0.25 40 0.30 50 0.17

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: SHANNON FLOWERS,KS

IR PLATINUM Z652 ASA#: 2,675,869 DOB: 9/7/12 P PUREBRED PCB

81.7

125.4

15 0.28 20 0.45 3 0.39

13.0

0.7

2 0.44

10.6

19.1

59.9

13.3

50 0.21 85 0.23 30 0.27

10 0.16

45.3

-0.27

0.61 -0.028 1.07

-0.47 160.60 91.50

5 0.35 70 0.27 1 0.41 99 0.26 5 0.33 10 0.24

Sire/MGS: TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H/TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 Owners: TETER FARMS AND IRVINE RANCH,WV

IR SHEAR FORCE Z678 ASA#: 2,675,895 DOB: 10/30/12 P PUREBRED PCB

18.1

-0.3

69.4

101.7

1 0.29 10 0.45 30 0.40 30 0.44

34.6

69.3

25 0.24 2 0.25

12.8

2 0.30

13.3

29.7

-0.44

0.36 -0.050 1.22

10 0.19 45 0.35 3 0.28 10 0.42 55 0.28 1 0.34

-0.49 163.00 81.70 5 0.28

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/GW LUCKY CHARM 665K Owners: MYLA COLE,KS

IR TETON Z640 ASA#: 2,675,857 DOB: 9/5/12 P PUREBRED PCS

16.5

-1.6

75.8

114.3

2 0.24 2 0.42 10 0.36 10 0.41

13.5

26.2

64.1

12.8

15 0.16 30 0.17 10 0.23

35.3

-0.32

0.35 -0.044 0.99

-0.62 163.10 85.40

15 0.09 25 0.33 45 0.24 10 0.39 75 0.23 15 0.29 1 0.20

Sire/MGS: IR TETON X497/LRS TIME ZONE 28U Owners: K & K CATTLE,KS

KNH ADDED VALUE 58W ASA#: 2,503,672 DOB: 3/14/09 P PUREBRED PCB

20.1* -1.3*

56.9

84.6

1 0.69 2 0.82 80 0.77 75 0.75

15.9

30.6

59.1

3 0.50 10 0.49 30 0.56

22.5 20 0.35

11.4

18.4

-0.41

0.54 -0.055 0.94

-0.39 167.10 81.60

35 0.63 85 0.56 10 0.40 1 0.50 55 0.45 20 0.44 25 0.45

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Owners: RIVER CREEK FARMS INC,KS

KS RENO A962 ASA#: 2,758,304 DOB: 2/22/13 P PUREBRED Sire/MGS: WS ALL IN W111/BCLR SHAMWOW W611

KSU SHEAR FORCE 49Z ASA#: 2,684,851 DOB: 2/12/12 P PUREBRED PCS

86.0

130.3

1 0.27 10 0.43 1 0.38

17.0

-0.2

1 0.42

14.7

31.1

10 0.21 10 0.21

74.1

13.5

1 0.26

10 0.16

46.6

-0.31

0.15 -0.052 1.03

156.00 85.40

4 0.34 50 0.24 45 0.38 55 0.20 10 0.28

Owners: ROGER A KENNER,ND 16.1

0.1

61.6

90.0

2 0.29 15 0.36 65 0.32 60 0.34

14.1

31.5

62.2

15 0.25 10 0.26 15 0.28

24.3 10 0.36

11.1

23.5

-0.41

0.42 -0.038 1.14

-0.43 157.70 79.10

35 0.18 70 0.28 10 0.26 3 0.41 95 0.27 3 0.33 15 0.24

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Owners: HILLCREST GENETICS,KS

MOUNTAIN DREAM ON 801Y ASA#: 2,625,795 DOB: 3/23/11 P PUREBRED PCB

17.4*

0.2

62.5

82.2

1 0.98 15 0.98 60 0.98 80 0.98

16.3*

13.8

45.0

3 0.97 99 0.97 99 0.97

26.5* 3 0.84

8.6

18.5

-0.39 0.33* -0.059 0.87

-0.38 157.30 75.00

80 0.86 85 0.61 15 0.58 10 0.79 55 0.79 30 0.79 25 0.90

Sire/MGS: NICHOLS LEGACY G151/SRS FRANCHISE F601 Owners: YARDLEY CATTLE COMPANY,UT

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 ASA#: 2,474,338 DOB: 3/5/08 P PUREBRED PCB

85.2*

126.7*

25 0.91 55 0.94 1 0.93

11.8

2.3

2 0.92

33.2*

75.8*

19.1

12.1

48.1*

-0.48

40 0.88 3 0.88

11.3

1 0.89

60 0.33

25 0.86

3 0.61

1 0.41 1 0.50 1 0.47 1 0.44 90 0.46

0.57 -0.094 1.24

-0.17 156.70 94.80

6.4

15.2

-0.43 0.37* -0.058 0.94

Sire/MGS: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229/GLS MOJO M38 Owners: UPGRADE GROUP,SD

RCR STETSON T17 ASA#: 2,396,913 DOB: 2/13/07 P PUREBRED PCB

19.4* -2.1*

55.0

81.1

1 0.87 1 0.91 85 0.90 80 0.89

13.2

35.0*

20 0.82 1 0.82

62.5

23.9

15 0.84

15 0.39

-0.54 160.30 77.50

99 0.72 95 0.60 4 0.53 10 0.70 55 0.65 20 0.68 2 0.49

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Owners: GIBBS FARMS,AL

RC TOP GRADE 171Z ASA#: 2,738,381 DOB: 3/21/12 P PUREBRED PCS

12.8

0.1

70.2

115.7

15 0.27 15 0.43 30 0.38 10 0.42

35.5

70.5

10 0.17 1 0.18

14.5

1 0.24

10.4

39.2

-0.24

0.52 -0.041 0.79

-0.33 158.20 84.90

50 0.18 15 0.34 85 0.24 1 0.38 75 0.22 45 0.29 45 0.20

Sire/MGS: MCM TOP GRADE 018X/SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Owners: MYLA & JIM COLE,KS

REDHILL 36X 29X 55Z ASA#: 2,659,620 DOB: 1/24/12 P PUREBRED PCS

14.6

-2.3

67.9

105.8

10 0.26 1 0.43 35 0.38 20 0.42

15.8

24.9

58.9

15.1

4 0.16 40 0.17 35 0.23

2 0.16

29.5

-0.39

0.37 -0.040 1.14

-0.12 161.60 82.20

50 0.34 15 0.26 10 0.39 75 0.25 3 0.31 99 0.17

Sire/MGS: HOOK`S XPECTATION 36X/GW RED COAT 099TS Owners: WILLIAM E NUTT SR,GA

REDHILL 645W 85T 167Y ASA#: 2,659,534 DOB: 8/29/11 P PUREBRED PCB

16.3

-0.2

49.8

79.6

2 0.35 10 0.43 95 0.38 85 0.40

13.1

29.4

54.3

14.0

20 0.25 15 0.25 60 0.29

5 0.26

17.6

-0.32

0.55 -0.045 0.74

-0.25 162.00 73.60

90 0.33 45 0.28 1 0.40 75 0.33 55 0.32 70 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 645W/GW LUCKY CHARM 665K Owners: E. M. HEARD & SONS,KY

TRIPLE C L. TAYLOR ASA#: 2,341,606 DOB: 3/2/06 P PUREBRED PCB

14.6* -0.5*

61.3

86.8

10 0.71 10 0.77 65 0.74 70 0.74

13.9

21.2

51.8

15 0.63 70 0.63 75 0.66

25.5

16.6

5 0.43

1 0.35

20.6

-0.51

0.42 -0.064 1.21

80 0.55 1 0.38 3 0.46 30 0.45 1 0.39

-0.50 159.20 78.80 4 0.52

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/ELLINGSON BLACKPERFECTOR Owners: DAMAR FARMS,WI

TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H ASA#: 2,341,645 DOB: 3/4/06 P PUREBRED PCB

81.3*

125.4*

85 0.77 85 0.88 3 0.85

5.9

3.7

2 0.83

9.7

14.0

54.6

65 0.62 99 0.61 60 0.67

24.7

14.2*

49.7

10 0.43

4 0.61

2 0.59 40 0.48 1 0.62 95 0.56 1 0.57 15 0.49

-0.33 0.76* -0.037 1.25

-0.43 166.40 92.00

13.6*

31.2

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/ELLINGSON BLACKPERFECTOR Owners: COW CAMP RANCH/GENEX COOPERATIVE,WI

WS BEEF MAKER R13 ASA#: 2,289,889 DOB: 2/6/05 P PUREBRED PCB

16.7*

0.4

74.5

103.3

2 0.94 15 0.96 15 0.95 25 0.95

31.4*

68.6*

16.3

30 0.93 10 0.93

12.4

2 0.94

85 0.49

-0.41 0.65* -0.043 1.20*

10 0.80 40 0.61 10 0.54 1 0.70 75 0.66 1 0.68

-0.50 158.80 92.10 4 0.46

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/R PLUS RED RIBEYE 1134L Owners: ABS-DAKOTA XPRESS-NLC-WILKINSON,ND

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

ASR Super Baldy A332

ASA# 2771414

ASR Longevity x Boyd New Day CE 13 CW 33.1

BW .6 YG -.27

WW YW 67 105 MB BF .32 -0.16

MCE 9 REA 1.01

ASR Blackmore A3103

ASR Super Baldy A352

SimAngus™

MM MWW DOC 29 62 12 $API $TI 128 72

GCF Amigo x Sakic CE 9 CW 21.6

ASA# 2771322

BW -.7 YG -.39

WW YW 70 104 MB BF .30 -.036

MCE 12 REA 1.18

MM MWW DOC 24 59 14 $API $TI 149 80

WW YW 68 85 MB BF .36 -.018

MCE 7 REA .67

ASR Hard Deck A390

Shear Force x Mo Better out of Singletary’s mother CE 15 CW 31

BW 1.3 YG -.21

ASA# 2771327 SimAngus™ MM MWW DOC 2 36 12 $API $TI 117 67

ASA# 2771373

ASR Longevity x Ranch Hand x Hummer CE 9 CW 37.2

BW 2.6 YG -.36

WW 71 MB .06

YW 107 BF -.06

MCE 13 REA .95

MM MWW DOC 23 58 11 $API $TI 106 69

Top API Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Hybrid Bulls _____ BAR CK 021TS C919Z ASA#: 2,809,092 DOB: 9/19/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

Direct WW

22.8

-5.9

34.5

YW 61.9

1 0.28 1 0.44 99 0.38 99 0.42

MCE

Maternal MLK MWW

12.0

25.5

42.7

15 0.23 40 0.24 99 0.29

Spring 2014

STAY

DOC

WT WT

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

12.8

-0.9

-0.34

0.72 -0.049 0.54

REA

WBSF

$ Index API TI

-0.45 185.00 72.90

20 0.16 99 0.34 10 0.27 4 0.41 10 0.27 65 0.33 10 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS/RAB-EGL BLUE MOON 4407M Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK 1006X A1124Z ASA#: 2,702,572 DOB: 11/24/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

18.5

-4.7

54.6

89.4

2 0.25 1 0.43 75 0.36 60 0.41

12.3

24.2

51.5

15 0.16 50 0.16 70 0.22

10.4

16.6

-0.10

0.95 -0.004 0.38

-0.40 189.70 87.80

55 0.09 85 0.33 85 0.23 1 0.38 70 0.20 90 0.28 20 0.19

Sire/MGS: BAR CK TEBOW 1006X/BAR CK MR VISION 401S Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK 701T 1215Y ASA#: 2,682,416 DOB: 12/15/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

18.2

-4.2

58.9

91.3

3 0.28 1 0.44 60 0.38 55 0.42

12.9

28.6

58.1

10 0.23 20 0.24 30 0.29

14.3

18.2

-0.22

0.93 -0.011 0.72

-0.24 189.40 89.90

10 0.17 80 0.34 45 0.27 1 0.41 60 0.27 30 0.33 70 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: K W RANCH,OR

BAR CK 701T B1105Z ASA#: 2,809,079 DOB: 11/5/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

17.6

-3.9

53.7

86.7

4 0.28 1 0.43 80 0.31 65 0.32

11.8

31.3

58.2

15 0.23 10 0.24 30 0.26

12.8

16.1

-0.18

0.92

0.007

0.70

-0.35 183.50 86.50

20 0.15 85 0.28 60 0.26 1 0.41 80 0.27 30 0.33 35 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK 701T B831Y ASA#: 2,682,521 DOB: 8/31/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

18.4

-4.8

48.6

79.4

3 0.28 1 0.44 90 0.39 80 0.43

12.8

30.5

54.8

10 0.24 10 0.25 50 0.29

12.2

10.6

-0.30

0.87 -0.035 0.66

-0.31 184.60 83.70

30 0.16 95 0.35 15 0.27 1 0.41 25 0.27 40 0.33 45 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/RAB-EGL BLUE MOON 4407M Owners: K W RANCH,OR

BAR CK 701T B913Z ASA#: 2,809,005 DOB: 9/13/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

18.5

-4.8

56.1

87.4

2 0.28 1 0.44 70 0.38 65 0.42

12.8

26.9

55.0

10 0.24 30 0.24 50 0.29

14.3

15.0

-0.14

0.98 -0.016 0.39

-0.30 192.80 89.70

10 0.16 90 0.34 75 0.27 1 0.41 60 0.27 90 0.33 50 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK 701T C918Y ASA#: 2,682,495 DOB: 9/18/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

17.9

-4.3

57.7

86.1

3 0.28 1 0.44 65 0.38 70 0.42

13.1

25.7

54.6

10 0.24 35 0.24 50 0.29

14.3

14.9

-0.12

0.90

0.014

0.54

-0.30 186.60 87.50

10 0.16 90 0.34 80 0.27 1 0.41 95 0.27 65 0.33 50 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: JUSTESEN RANCHES,OR

BAR CK 9M25 B917Z ASA#: 2,809,010 DOB: 9/17/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

17.5

-3.1

45.4

67.3

4 0.28 3 0.43 95 0.38 95 0.42

12.2

28.2

50.9

15 0.19 20 0.20 70 0.25

11.0

5.6

-0.17

0.99 -0.006 0.42

-0.31 183.20 81.30

45 0.05 99 0.34 65 0.24 1 0.37 70 0.21 85 0.28 45 0.17

Sire/MGS: RITO 9M25 OFRITA5F56PRED/BAR CK MR VISION 401S Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK BIG PAPI 913Z ASA#: 2,808,989 DOB: 9/13/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

19.8

-3.0

54.8

84.0

1 0.28 3 0.43 75 0.38 75 0.42

11.8

30.0

57.4

15 0.19 10 0.19 35 0.25

12.7

15.6

-0.21

1.05

0.012

0.82

-0.50 194.50 89.10

20 0.09 85 0.34 45 0.24 1 0.37 95 0.21 15 0.28 4 0.17

Sire/MGS: RITO 9M25 OFRITA5F56PRED/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK BREES B924Z ASA#: 2,808,977 DOB: 9/24/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

18.5

-1.2

57.8

84.3

13.9

2 0.29 20 0.45 65 0.39 70 0.43

18.4

47.3

4 0.25 90 0.26 90 0.30

9.1

18.3

-0.28

0.94 -0.045 0.63

185.80 84.70

75 0.15 80 0.35 25 0.27 1 0.41 10 0.27 45 0.33

Sire/MGS: G A R SELECTIVE/CNS DREAM ON L186 Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK HARBAUGH 1130Y ASA#: 2,682,412 DOB: 11/30/11 P 3/4 SM 1/4 AN PCS

20.4

-3.4

52.3

78.1

1 0.28 2 0.44 85 0.38 85 0.42

13.5

31.2

57.4

10 0.23 10 0.24 35 0.28

11.9

11.5

-0.36

0.73 -0.035 0.88

-0.49 186.40 82.90

30 0.15 95 0.34 10 0.26 3 0.40 25 0.25 10 0.32 4 0.23

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/UI FLYING H RESURRECTION Owners: PREMIER BEEF,TX

BAR CK KAEPERNICK A1228Y ASA#: 2,682,434 DOB: 12/28/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

17.4

-3.4

51.9

86.2

4 0.28 2 0.43 85 0.38 70 0.42

11.3

30.7

56.7

20 0.22 10 0.23 40 0.28

10.4

16.8

-0.07

1.03 -0.007 0.25

-0.33 185.80 86.90

55 0.08 85 0.34 90 0.26 1 0.40 70 0.25 99 0.31 40 0.20

Sire/MGS: UI FLYING H RESURRECTION/RAB-EGL BLUE MOON 4407M Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK LUCK B1206Y ASA#: 2,682,394 DOB: 12/6/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

21.8

-4.2

53.0

95.1

1 0.27 1 0.43 80 0.38 45 0.42

14.9

32.1

58.6

2 0.19

4 0.21

30 0.26

13.9

24.2

53.2

10.8

21.2

-0.11

0.96

0.015

0.59

-0.40 200.50 88.00

50 0.07 70 0.34 85 0.27 1 0.40 95 0.26 55 0.32 20 0.17

Sire/MGS: THOMAS GRADE UP 6849/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: BAR CK CTL - TREE TOP RANCH,OR

BAR CK RODGERS 1004Z ASA#: 2,809,020 DOB: 10/4/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

19.3

-3.4

58.0

89.2

2 0.25 2 0.43 65 0.36 60 0.40

4 0.16 50 0.16 60 0.22

12.2

18.2

-0.16

0.96

0.012

0.69

-0.24 193.00 88.40

30 0.06 80 0.33 65 0.25 1 0.39 95 0.22 35 0.30 70 0.18

Sire/MGS: TEX AMBUSH 9106/BAR CK MR VISION 401S Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK TEBOW 1006X ASA#: 2,614,607 DOB: 10/6/10 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

21.1

-6.8*

55.6

90.0

1 0.49 1 0.65 70 0.54 60 0.51

13.6

30.1

57.9

5 0.28 10 0.28 30 0.35

8.7

13.8

-0.14

1.06

0.028

0.69

-0.55 208.70 94.50

85 0.34 90 0.42 75 0.31 1 0.42 99 0.36 35 0.33 2 0.18

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK WILSON 1219Z ASA#: 2,702,632 DOB: 12/19/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

21.8

-5.4

47.6

80.2

1 0.27 1 0.43 95 0.37 80 0.42

15.0

20.5

44.2

2 0.17 80 0.17 95 0.23

11.8

10.3

-0.13

0.93 -0.023 0.22

-0.34 200.50 83.90

35 0.05 95 0.34 75 0.22 1 0.36 45 0.18 99 0.27 35 0.17

Sire/MGS: CONNEALY IN SURE 8524/BAR CK MR VISION 401S Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

GW PARAMOUNT 718Y ASA#: 2,605,931 DOB: 2/21/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCB

20.8* -5.5*

71.8

112.9

1 0.63 1 0.74 15 0.64 15 0.57

13.4

25.4

61.3

10 0.30 40 0.30 15 0.39

12.8

28.9

-0.18

0.84

0.005

0.84

-0.62 198.70 96.90

20 0.24 45 0.47 60 0.32 1 0.41 80 0.36 10 0.33 1 0.22

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS Owners: ABS GLOBAL & GATEWAY SIMMENTAL,WI

GW PREDESTINED 701T ASA#: 2,414,537 DOB: 2/24/07 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCB

16.5* -3.4*

65.2

102.9

10 0.91 2 0.93 35 0.91 30 0.91

32.5*

65.1*

14.9*

15 0.87 4 0.87

12.2

10 0.88

4 0.72

26.2

-0.17 1.05* 0.011

0.83

-0.23 190.40 95.80

55 0.60 65 0.57 1 0.75 95 0.73 15 0.75 75 0.26

Sire/MGS: G A R PREDESTINED/GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G Owners: GATEWAY SIMMENTALS,MT

HHS MR 701T 450A ASA#: 2,711,634 DOB: 2/4/13 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

17.3

-3.0

62.5

85.4

5 0.27 3 0.43 45 0.38 70 0.32

12.7

26.4

57.7

10 0.24 30 0.24 35 0.29

12.8

15.8

-0.21

0.91 -0.012 0.64

184.40 88.90

20 0.16 85 0.28 45 0.25 1 0.40 60 0.24 45 0.32

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/G A R SELECTIVE Owners: HAVEN HILL SIMMENTALS,IL

HHS MR SELECTIVE 816Y ASA#: 2,632,467 DOB: 9/20/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

21.6

-3.1

60.7

95.0

1 0.28 3 0.37 50 0.35 50 0.37

13.0

26.6

56.9

10 0.22 30 0.26 35 0.29

11.4

22.0

-0.28

0.90 -0.032 0.77

195.40 89.30

40 0.15 70 0.30 25 0.23 1 0.37 25 0.20 20 0.28

Sire/MGS: G A R SELECTIVE/WS BEEF MAKER R13 Owners: WILLIAM L HESSMAN JR,IL

JC MR NATIONAL 610Y ASA#: 2,616,993 DOB: 2/12/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

22.5

-2.8*

63.0

107.2

1 0.58 4 0.67 45 0.60 20 0.55

12.9

30.4

61.9

10 0.30 10 0.31 15 0.38

15.3 3 0.23

30.1

-0.02

0.97

0.030

0.54

-0.54 200.60 91.90

40 0.45 99 0.32 1 0.41 99 0.35 65 0.33 2 0.24

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/G A R US PREMIUM BEEF Owners: J BAR J RANCH,MI

JC SLN MR CHARM 084 8218Z ASA#: 2,681,494 DOB: 4/1/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN BTF

19.6

-3.5

53.1

92.5

1 0.26 2 0.43 80 0.37 55 0.41

13.0

32.6

10 0.20 4 0.22

59.1 25 0.26

13.9

20.5

-0.07

0.94 -0.004 0.33

-0.45 190.10 86.40

10 0.14 75 0.33 90 0.24 1 0.38 70 0.22 95 0.29 10 0.17

Sire/MGS: GW LUCKY CHARM 084TS/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: SALINAS FARMS AND J/C SIMMENTALS,MI

RLWF PREMIUM PLUS FOCUS Z168 ASA#: 2,655,27021.5 -4.2 47.5 87.6 DOB: 9/21/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS 1 0.28 1 0.44 95 0.38 65 0.42

11.7

23.1

46.9

15 0.23 60 0.23 90 0.28

15.6 2 0.19

17.0

-0.14

0.93

0.022

0.70

-0.34 188.30 83.20

85 0.34 75 0.27 1 0.41 99 0.27 30 0.33 35 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: MICHAEL G PAY,CO

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

CONTINUED ON PAGE 42

Clanton River Ranch 1st Annual Production Sale Simmental – Angus – SimAngus™

Sale Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014 @ 1:00 PM, Odum, Georgia Selling 150 Head of top quality genetics 30 15 25 30 30 20

Reg. Reg. Reg. Reg. Reg. Reg.

Simmental Cows with SimAngus™ calves by side by Final Answer Simmental 2nd calf heifers bred to A A R Ten X Simmental & Angus Cows with calves by side Simmental, Angus & SimAngus™ yearling open heifers Simmental, Angus & SimAngus™ yearling bulls Simmental, Angus & SimAngus™, two-year-old bulls

Clanton River Ranch has extensively used breed leading Simmental & Angus sires through artificial insemination on their herd for the past 15 years, along with purchasing top performance tested Simmental & Angus bulls from the University Of Georgia’s Tifton Bull Evaluation Program. For the very first time, they are opening their herd for you to select from. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase first class genetics from Clanton River Ranch on April 5th. The predominant sires of the cows that are selling are:

Hooks Shear Force 38K

ASA# 2081939

GW Lucky Man 644N

ASA# 222338

Service sires to most of the cows selling are:

S A V Final Answer 0035

ASA# 2320695

A A R Ten X

ASA# 2566684

IR Range Boss Y623

ASA# 2648991

William E & Shanda C Clanton 2646 New Hope Road • Odum, GA 31555 www.clantonriverranch.com Billie Clanton (Cell) 912-221-1383 Shanda Clanton (Cell) 912-256-1582 Jessie Driggers (Cell) 912-237-0608 Sale Manager (Contact for sale catalog)

Top API Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Simbrah Bulls _____ LMC HS ROCCO 5T/201 ASA#: 2,447,044 DOB: 10/31/07 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

Direct WW

1.2

4.9

74.3

75 0.56 80 0.65 15 0.60

YW 108.1 5 0.58

MCE

Maternal MLK MWW

8.5

15.3

Spring 2014

STAY

DOC

52.4

20 0.45 95 0.45 65 0.46

WT WT

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

0.11 -0.055 1.12

REA

8.7

40.7

-0.37

35 0.23

4 0.46

1 0.31 1 0.39 65 0.29 1 0.35

7.6

25.5

-0.37

WBSF

$ Index API TI 79.80 62.30 20

Sire/MGS: LMC EF JW BLACK 3N/225/HR POWER HOUSE 1 Owners: LA MUNECA - HONEYCUTT SIMBRAHS,TX

LM FULL HOUSE 5L/133 ASA#: 2,144,815 DOB: 10/8/01 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR BTF

4.3

1.6*

58.5

89.7

30 0.78 5 0.82 65 0.80 35 0.79

12.8*

22.6

51.8

1 0.74 50 0.75 70 0.75

0.08 -0.070 0.81

0.01

60 0.08 50 0.57 1 0.35 2 0.36 15 0.41 1 0.32 60 0.02

93.90 57.70 3

Sire/MGS: HR POWER HOUSE 1/RAB POLLED REDEYE Z1616 Owners: GUMARO VALDEZ RODRIGUEZ,32

PRR OPTIMUM 892T ASA#: 2,446,430 DOB: 12/22/07 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

7.9*

3.4

42.9

55.6

2 0.61 35 0.72 99 0.67 99 0.62

10.1

24.8

46.2

6.9

10 0.46 30 0.45 99 0.46

7.8

-0.25 -0.10 0.011

0.86

0.12

70 0.30 99 0.49 35 0.37 55 0.44 99 0.45 1 0.40 95 0.02

81.40 41.20 20

Sire/MGS: PRR TROUPER 214F/PRR HERDSMAN 227E Owners: W J FLOWERS,TX

PRR PALISADE 813T ASA#: 2,439,924 DOB: 8/30/07 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

5.3

4.1

65.4

81.8

15 0.64 55 0.75 40 0.70 60 0.65

6.6

20.5

53.2

12.7

55 0.51 70 0.51 55 0.52

1 0.23

23.4

-0.20

0.00 -0.035 0.54

0.16

60 0.51 65 0.34 15 0.35 99 0.41 25 0.32 99 0.09

80.60 54.80 20

Sire/MGS: PRR PACESETTER 205C/PRR HERDSMAN 227E Owners: RISING SUN RANCH,TX

PRR PREVAIL 774S ASA#: 2,341,008 DOB: 1/17/06 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

4.4

3.3

71.3

104.1*

25 0.76 35 0.79 25 0.77 10 0.76

11.3*

23.3

58.9

5.6

2 0.72 45 0.72 15 0.74

36.5

-0.34

0.00 -0.087 0.73

-0.01

90 0.13 10 0.56 3 0.41 15 0.52 4 0.47 2 0.45 55 0.17

90.50 62.70 5

Sire/MGS: LM FULL HOUSE 5L/133/PRR PACESETTER 205C Owners: 3 QUEENS RANCH,TX

PRR PREVIEW 973Z ASA#: 2,676,077 DOB: 4/10/12 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCB

9.8

2.7

70.6

92.0

1 0.31 20 0.38 25 0.34 30 0.35

7.8

27.7

30 0.27 15 0.28

63.0

11.6

2 0.30

4 0.15

27.8

-0.30

0.21 -0.042 0.83

-0.15 120.40 70.70

40 0.29 10 0.24 1 0.38 90 0.23 1 0.29 10 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF MAKER R13/PRR RANGER 212F Owners: SMITH`S DIAMOND C RANCH,TX

PRR RITE STUFF 687Y ASA#: 2,636,887 DOB: 10/4/11 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCS

0.3

5.6

68.1

94.4

85 0.35 90 0.43 30 0.38 25 0.37

8.8

16.7

50.8

11.6

20 0.25 95 0.25 75 0.29

4 0.16

0.07 -0.050 0.71

-0.42

20 0.31 30 0.24 2 0.37 65 0.26 3 0.27

34.0

-0.26

1 0.16

77.50 59.30 25

Sire/MGS: PRR RULER 447U/MALLETT RIGHT DIRECTION Owners: WM BARRETT TRAVIS,TX

RFI SMITH THUNDERSTRUCK ASA#: 2,526,677 DOB: 4/5/09 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCB

9.8

2.0

69.1

87.1

1 0.41 10 0.52 30 0.36 45 0.37

11.0

16.5

51.0

7.7

2 0.29 95 0.28 75 0.30

23.7

-0.27

0.01 -0.070 0.46

-0.34 110.70 64.10

55 0.15 60 0.32 25 0.22 10 0.36 15 0.18 45 0.27 1 0.42

Sire/MGS: CNS DREAM ON L186/NF SMITH SARGEANT Owners: SMITH & REAVIS,TX

SFR NEW WAVE 502 ASA#: 2,672,294 DOB: 4/18/12 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

91.0

115.2

35 0.30 50 0.36 1 0.33

3.7

3.9

2 0.34

8.9

11.9

57.4

8.0

15 0.25 99 0.26 20 0.28

50 0.09

42.5

-0.25 -0.21 -0.086 0.53

-0.14

3 0.28 35 0.21 95 0.37 4 0.18 25 0.27 15 0.20

78.90 65.60 25

Sire/MGS: SMITH NU WAVE II/HR POWER HOUSE 1 Owners: SMITH`S DIAMOND C RANCH,TX

SMITH NU WAVE II ASA#: 2,305,018 DOB: 12/10/04 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCS

7.3*

1.2*

4 0.73 3 0.79

116.0* 136.5* 1 0.75

1 0.74

9.9*

6.6

10 0.67 99 0.67

64.6*

11.9

49.6

1 0.70

3 0.25

1 0.55 40 0.37 70 0.49 1 0.38 30 0.42 15 0.31

-0.24 -0.13 -0.093 0.51

-0.13 111.60 86.90 1

Sire/MGS: PTL CUTTING EDGE D209/SPECTRUM Owners: SMITH REAVIS SMITH,TX

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

Top API Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Fullblood Bulls _____

Direct WW

17.4* -0.1*

54.7

64.5

ABR SIR ARNOLDS IMAGE ASA#: 1,080,561 DOB: 5/7/85 H FULLBLOOD PCB

1 0.96 1 0.97 90 0.97 99 0.97

MCE 21.4*

Maternal MLK MWW 31.4

58.8

1 0.96 65 0.96 90 0.96

Spring 2014

STAY 11.4 25 0.93

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

DOC

WT WT

YG YG

REA

11.2

7.5

-0.42 -0.08 -0.087* 0.59*

WBSF

$ Index API TI

-0.49 100.70 61.80

25 0.16 99 0.61 1 0.51 35 0.64 3 0.63 10 0.62 10 0.27

Sire/MGS: SIEGFRIED/SEPPERL Owners: ARNOLD BROS,SD

ANCHOR T CONTROL 67J ASA#: 2,051,138 DOB: 2/20/99 H FULLBLOOD BTF

12.6*

1.3*

67.0

101.5

1 0.69 2 0.75 45 0.73 20 0.72

8.4

38.9*

72.3

35 0.62 10 0.62 15 0.63

14.6

13.0

31.8

-0.07

0.18 -0.057 0.06

4 0.51

3 0.13

45 0.54

0.47

1 0.58 70 0.57 99 0.58

10.7

30.2

117.60 72.30 1

Sire/MGS: ANCHOR T METRO 4E/WESTDRUMS ANDREW Owners: JAMES CREEK SIMMENTAL,ND

ANCHOR T METRO 4E ASA#: 1,989,294 DOB: 1/7/95 H FULLBLOOD PCB

16.3*

1.9*

68.2

97.2

1 0.95 4 0.96 40 0.96 25 0.96

40.4*

74.5*

10.2

70 0.94 5 0.94

5.2

10 0.95

40 0.89

-0.14 -0.09 -0.068 0.17

98.90 67.60

35 0.24 50 0.61 85 0.51 35 0.67 40 0.62 95 0.63

Sire/MGS: METRO/BAFI Owners: NORTON SIMMENTALS,06

BHR THREE SIXES SA L666E ASA#: 2,151,235 DOB: 11/4/01 H FULLBLOOD PCB Sire/MGS: ERICO PRIMAL/HAGEN

7.7*

3.8

54.7

77.6

10 0.89 25 0.90 90 0.89 85 0.89

7.1

27.5

54.9

50 0.87 90 0.87 99 0.88

9.9

13.5

45 0.66

1 0.21

21.7

-0.12 -0.07 -0.078 -0.08

79.50 55.10

85 0.60 90 0.46 30 0.57 15 0.53 99 0.52

Owners: LESTER M ALBERTHAL JR,TX

BLCC MR JERICO 204W ASA#: 2,566,740 DOB: 2/23/09 H FULLBLOOD PCB

0.7

6.8

68.4

108.0

85 0.43 85 0.54 40 0.51 10 0.50

5.4

27.3

61.4

65 0.31 90 0.30 75 0.31

12.5 15 0.26

12.2

44.1

-0.16 -0.06 -0.067 0.42

76.80 57.80

10 0.16 10 0.40 75 0.36 25 0.48 40 0.39 45 0.44

Sire/MGS: PRL HOUSTON 005H/MFL UNIVERSE 28U Owners: JAMES CREEK SIMMENTAL,ND

DDD SARGENT ROTE 211U ASA#: 2,514,064 DOB: 11/11/08 P FULLBLOOD PCB

7.6

3.5

63.3

81.5

15 0.59 20 0.71 60 0.62 75 0.58

5.7

36.9

68.6

65 0.43 20 0.42 30 0.48

10.2 40 0.33

7.8

22.9

-0.36 -0.15 -0.048 0.91

-0.40

95 0.31 80 0.47 1 0.39 65 0.53 95 0.43 1 0.47 15 0.27

79.10 60.10 25

Sire/MGS: SUNNY VALLEY SARGENT 24S/ANCHOR T TITANIC 22E Owners: LESTER M ALBERTHAL JR,TX

DFM MARCUS 14M ASA#: 2,224,437 DOB: 1/3/02 P/S FULLBLOOD PCB

12.5*

1.3*

55.4

66.8

1 0.90 2 0.91 90 0.90 99 0.90

8.3

38.7*

66.4

35 0.88 10 0.88 45 0.88

5.6 95 0.64

7.1

10.6

-0.56 -0.05 -0.083 1.10

81.60 60.80

99 0.29 99 0.60 1 0.35 25 0.37 3 0.41 1 0.33

Sire/MGS: GRINALTA`S GRIDIRON 403J/ANCHOR T METRO 4E Owners: LEWIS FARMS LTD,06

JCS/ALP TEDDY T80 ASA#: 2,431,134 DOB: 2/21/07 H FULLBLOOD

14.2

0.9*

56.3

71.2

1 0.57 1 0.65 85 0.63 95 0.62

8.5

36.1

64.2

35 0.47 25 0.47 60 0.48

10.3 40 0.14

11.3

12.7

-0.33 -0.18 -0.068 0.54

86.40 57.60

20 0.17 99 0.48 2 0.44 75 0.57 40 0.52 15 0.54

Sire/MGS: RICHMOND REGIS/RED STAR Owners: JAMES CREEK SIMMENTAL,ND

SH ROMULUS F53R ASA#: 912,941 DOB: 1/16/83 H FULLBLOOD PCB

0.5

5.8

61.1

87.0

85 0.89 65 0.89 70 0.89 55 0.89

4.1

36.0

66.5

80 0.88 25 0.89 45 0.89

12.6 15 0.83

7.8

29.8

-0.17

0.14 -0.062 0.32

-0.02

95 0.17 50 0.60 70 0.46 1 0.52 40 0.55 70 0.51 80 0.03

84.60 59.80 10

Sire/MGS: SIEGFRIED/PANZER Owners: KAHLE CATTLE CO,MS

SUNNY VALLEY SARGENT 24S ASA#: 2,390,219 DOB: 1/11/06 P/S FULLBLOOD PCB

17.1* -2.3*

45.9

56.1

1 0.82 1 0.86 99 0.84 99 0.83

10.0

42.9*

25 0.78 2 0.78

65.9

4.1

50 0.80

99 0.42

12.1

-0.3

-0.42 -0.14 -0.072 0.62

0.00

10 0.39 99 0.58 1 0.42 60 0.53 15 0.47 5 0.47 80 0.17

83.90 59.10 15

Sire/MGS: DFM MARCUS 14M/BEL STEWARD 2ND Owners: ROYAL FARMS & BUZZARD HOLLOW,KS

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

CONTINUED ON PAGE 44

Top TI Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Purebred Bulls _____ ASR MAN UP Z2146 ASA#: 2,653,955 DOB: 3/6/12 P PUREBRED PCB

Direct WW

12.5

2.0

79.0

122.7

20 0.29 45 0.45 5 0.32

3 0.33

MCE

Maternal MLK MWW

13.4

28.4

20 0.25 20 0.24

Spring 2014 STAY

DOC

WT WT

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

0.34 -0.073 1.21

REA

WBSF

67.9

15.2

11.9

45.7

-0.43

3 0.27

90 0.33

25 0.18

5 0.29

4 0.25 10 0.40 10 0.23 1 0.31 80 0.29

13.6

41.3

-0.29

$ Index API TI

-0.23 136.00 85.40 15

Sire/MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676/HC HUMMER 12M Owners: RICHARD PETTINGER,CO

CAMP BEEF MAKER Z243 ASA#: 2,671,428 DOB: 3/21/12 P PUREBRED PCS

81.5

113.9

20 0.28 70 0.44 3 0.39

12.2

3.0

10 0.33

10.6

22.4

63.1

50 0.23 65 0.24 15 0.29

13.4 99 0.32

0.45 -0.041 0.99

-0.49 133.30 86.00

10 0.15 10 0.29 60 0.25 2 0.39 75 0.24 15 0.31 5 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF MAKER R13/GW LUCKY TIME 220TS Owners: ROBERT AND CHRISTY CAMPBELL,CO

CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z ASA#: 2,703,910 DOB: 2/20/12 P PUREBRED PCB

82.9

124.8

55 0.27 70 0.35 2 0.30

9.0

3.1

2 0.32

10.7

14.6

56.0

50 0.22 99 0.23 50 0.25

21.0

12.0

35 0.33

25 0.15

48.3

-0.19

0.50 -0.021 0.93

-0.44 148.90 86.90

3 0.27 95 0.25 1 0.40 99 0.26 20 0.32 15 0.22

Sire/MGS: TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H/HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Owners: TRIANGLE J RANCH/COW CAMP RANCH,NE

CCR EXPEDITION 7051Z ASA#: 2,713,602 DOB: 3/10/12 P PUREBRED PCS

10.6

2.9

77.0

35 0.26 65 0.43 10 0.38

121.4 3 0.42

14.7

29.3

10 0.18 15 0.19

67.8

10.8

46.5

-0.06

3 0.25

45 0.10

4 0.34

0.25

-0.15

0.71

0.008

0.73

-0.34 158.50 88.20

1 0.39 99 0.24 60 0.30 40 0.17

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/CNS DREAM ON L186 Owners: FUCHS BROTHERS,TX

CDI BEEF KING 261Z ASA#: 2,770,234 DOB: 4/8/12 P PUREBRED PCS

95.5

134.3

50 0.29 55 0.44 1 0.40

9.6

2.4

1 0.44

11.9

13.6

61.4

35 0.25 99 0.25 20 0.30

13.6

8.6

52.2

99 0.10

80 0.17

1 0.35

11.2

32.6

0.23 -0.018 0.85

-0.30 124.30 87.80

0.26 25 0.39 99 0.24 35 0.30 55 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/TNT TOP GUN R244 Owners: JEFF DEWITZ,ND

CDI BEEF KING 265Z ASA#: 2,770,235 DOB: 4/9/12 P PUREBRED PCS

13.0

0.1

78.5

106.8

17.3

15 0.29 15 0.45 10 0.40 20 0.44

28.1

1 0.25 20 0.26

67.4

20.1

4 0.30

45 0.32

-0.45

0.30 -0.065 1.19

-0.43 144.30 85.40

35 0.18 35 0.35 2 0.26 15 0.39 30 0.24 2 0.31 15 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: STEVE BOSCH,ND

CDI KING 172Y ASA#: 2,641,374 DOB: 3/26/11 P PUREBRED

85.8

120.5

15 0.42 35 0.54 1 0.49

13.4

1.5

4 0.48

16.6

26.7

2 0.27 30 0.27

69.7

21.5

2 0.33

30 0.28

11.4

42.8

-0.34

0.37 -0.059 1.02

-0.30 151.90 89.50

35 0.26 10 0.39 35 0.28 10 0.39 55 0.32 10 0.29 55 0.21

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T Owners: HILLS RANCH INC,MT

CLRS ADRIAN 436 A ASA#: 2,735,677 DOB: 3/2/13 P PUREBRED PCB

84.9

119.9

25 0.29 25 0.37 2 0.33

11.9

1.1

4 0.34

13.4

23.6

20 0.23 55 0.24

66.0

14.7

5 0.27

95 0.09

10.8

42.0

-0.33

0.29 -0.052 1.02

-0.36 132.00 86.70

45 0.19 10 0.28 40 0.25 15 0.41 55 0.24 10 0.32 35 0.24

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HOOKS/KS SEQUOIA 35S Owners: CLEAR SPRINGS CATTLE CO,MN

CLRS AFTER SHOCK 604 A ASA#: 2,735,656 DOB: 3/20/13 P PUREBRED

15.4

-1.0

4 0.25 3 0.43

80.7

130.2

4 0.37

1 0.42

12.1

23.9

64.2

12.5

30 0.18 50 0.19 10 0.24

20 0.12

45.9

-0.26

0.37 -0.022 1.08

-0.39 159.40 88.10

4 0.34 75 0.25 10 0.39 99 0.23 5 0.30 25 0.20

Sire/MGS: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: CLEAR SPRINGS CATTLE CO,MN

CLRS ARCHIE 136 A ASA#: 2,735,700 DOB: 3/1/13 P PUREBRED PCB

85.3

122.2

30 0.29 50 0.37 1 0.33

11.0

2.1

3 0.34

13.4

24.2

20 0.23 50 0.24

66.9

14.7

10.8

4 0.27

95 0.09

45 0.19

44.9

-0.28

0.36 -0.034 1.04

-0.38 133.40 87.40

5 0.28 65 0.25 10 0.41 95 0.24 10 0.32 25 0.24

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HOOKS/KS SEQUOIA 35S Owners: CLEAR SPRINGS CATTLE CO,MN

DIKEMANS DOUBLE DOWN 26W ASA#: 2,494,041 3.0 3.9 72.5 113.9* DOB: 1/17/09 P PUREBRED PCB 99 0.58 85 0.84 20 0.80 10 0.78

9.3

27.2

63.4

70 0.33 25 0.33 15 0.44

26.4

15.9*

3 0.32

1 0.66

43.6

-0.31

0.72 -0.043 1.05

-1.16 160.10 86.10

10 0.57 50 0.45 1 0.59 75 0.52 10 0.54 1 0.39

Sire/MGS: DIKEMANS SURE BET/PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER Owners: SELECT SIRES INC,OH

DIKEMANS SURE BET ASA#: 2,294,262 DOB: 2/21/05 P PUREBRED PCB

11.8

0.0*

65.4

90.1

25 0.92 10 0.94 45 0.93 60 0.93

10.7

15.9

48.6

50 0.89 95 0.89 90 0.90

22.9

16.9*

20 0.43

1 0.80

23.0

-0.48 0.65* -0.049 1.28*

75 0.61 1 0.54 1 0.68 75 0.67 1 0.68

-0.85 163.00 85.20 1 0.54

Sire/MGS: TJ 57J THE GAMBLER/GW LUCKY DICE 187H Owners: GIBBS FARMS & TRIANGLE J,AL

FITZ ESCALADE ASA#: 2,583,410 DOB: 1/19/11 P PUREBRED PCS

93.2

141.6

20 0.39 65 0.48 1 0.45

12.4

2.7

1 0.45

12.1

23.5

30 0.27 55 0.28

70.1

21.8

11.1

2 0.33

30 0.30

35 0.22

57.5

-0.32

0.25 -0.081 0.96

-0.41 146.90 89.50

1 0.37 45 0.21 25 0.35 3 0.16 15 0.25 20 0.22

Sire/MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676/CNS DREAM ON L186 Owners: LA MAR FARMS LTD,IA

GLS INTEGRATE Z3 ASA#: 2,659,754 DOB: 1/1/12 P PUREBRED PCS

85.3

127.3

25 0.28 40 0.44 1 0.38

11.9

1.8

2 0.32

9.5

28.2

65 0.22 20 0.23

70.9

19.2

11.5

1 0.28

55 0.30

30 0.18

47.7

-0.38

0.27 -0.083 1.01

-0.21 140.70 86.90

3 0.29 15 0.23 20 0.38 3 0.22 10 0.29 85 0.22

Sire/MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676/HSF BETTER THAN EVER Owners: KRUEGER SIMMENTAL & HART SIMMENTAL,MN

GW LUCKY DEUCE 170P ASA#: 2,271,069 DOB: 2/25/04 P PUREBRED PCS

16.5*

0.8

73.1

110.8

2 0.78 20 0.82 20 0.80 15 0.79

3.9

23.9

60.5

99 0.73 50 0.73 25 0.75

15.2 90 0.51

6.6

36.9

-0.23 0.51* -0.061 0.58

-0.82 148.00 86.20

99 0.53 20 0.57 90 0.47 1 0.60 30 0.57 85 0.56 1 0.43

Sire/MGS: GW LUCKY CHARM 665K/GW LUCKY DICE 187H Owners: WILDBERRY FARMS,IL

HAYS SURE BET/189W Z09 ASA#: 2,655,436 DOB: 3/28/12 P PUREBRED PCB

13.9

0.0

71.2

106.3

10 0.29 10 0.37 25 0.33 20 0.34

10.6

25.7

61.3

50 0.24 35 0.25 20 0.27

20.4

17.2

45 0.34

1 0.21

32.9

-0.43

0.69 -0.038 1.32

-0.43 166.40 91.20

35 0.28 4 0.26 1 0.42 95 0.27 1 0.34 15 0.28

Sire/MGS: DIKEMANS SURE BET/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: CRAIG L HAYS,MO

HOOK`S RED ZONE 79Z ASA#: 2,674,963 DOB: 3/4/12 P PUREBRED PCS

87.8

124.2

10 0.28 35 0.44 1 0.39

13.7

1.4

2 0.43

13.7

23.7

15 0.23 50 0.24

67.6

15.5

11.6

44.9

-0.46

3 0.29

90 0.30

30 0.18

5 0.35

2 0.26 1 0.40 55 0.25 1 0.31

0.50 -0.056 1.44

3.3

37.5

-0.50

-0.59 149.00 94.30 1 0.23

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: DOUBLE T SIMMENTALS,ND

HOOK`S YUKON 80Y ASA#: 2,612,543 DOB: 3/6/11 P PUREBRED PCB

83.8*

115.8*

25 0.57 10 0.77 2 0.72

11.9

-0.2*

10 0.63

18.0

28.8

1 0.31 15 0.31

70.7

20.8

1 0.41

40 0.31

0.30 -0.067 1.38

99 0.51 20 0.50 1 0.32 15 0.41 30 0.35 1 0.31

-0.55 147.10 89.10 2 0.18

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

HOOK`S ZANZIBAR 14Z ASA#: 2,674,943 DOB: 2/19/12 P PUREBRED PCB

85.4

131.4

35 0.32 50 0.38 1 0.34

10.8

2.2

1 0.35

11.2

30.6

45 0.28 10 0.29

73.3

20.9

11.7

51.0

-0.44

1 0.30

35 0.34

30 0.23

2 0.29

3 0.26 25 0.41 10 0.26 1 0.32 30 0.23

0.23 -0.073 1.31

-0.37 140.70 86.00 10

Sire/MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: SILVER CREEK RANCH,IA

HOOK`S ZEST 36Z ASA#: 2,674,950 DOB: 2/24/12 P PUREBRED PCB

85.0

129.9

25 0.32 40 0.38 2 0.34

11.6

1.6

1 0.35

11.7

30.7

35 0.28 10 0.29

73.2

20.3

11.7

49.2

-0.44

1 0.30

45 0.34

30 0.23

2 0.29

3 0.26 25 0.41 10 0.26 1 0.32 45 0.23

0.23 -0.073 1.30

-0.32 141.30 86.60

50.0

-0.39

Sire/MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: KEVIN HANSON,ND

HOOK`S ZEUS 82Z ASA#: 2,674,964 DOB: 3/5/12 P PUREBRED PCS

94.3

129.3

40 0.28 70 0.44 1 0.39

10.2

3.0

1 0.43

16.1

23.7

3 0.22 50 0.24

70.8

18.0

11.3

1 0.29

70 0.32

35 0.17

0.32 -0.065 1.22

-0.37 137.70 90.60

2 0.35 15 0.26 10 0.40 30 0.25 1 0.31 30 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: RANDALL WILL,MN

HOOK`S ZIRCON 21Z ASA#: 2,674,944 DOB: 2/21/12 P PUREBRED PCS

18.8

-1.2

70.0

103.4

1 0.28 3 0.44 30 0.39 25 0.43

12.6

26.3

61.3

25 0.23 30 0.24 20 0.29

21.7

14.3

30 0.34

4 0.19

29.3

-0.46

0.55 -0.064 1.19

50 0.35 2 0.27 1 0.41 30 0.27 2 0.33

-0.56 169.70 89.30 2 0.24

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/GW LUCKY MAN 644N Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

IR EXPEDITION Z649 ASA#: 2,675,866 DOB: 9/8/12 P PUREBRED PCB

82.2

129.2

15 0.27 25 0.44 3 0.39

13.1

1.0

1 0.43

13.1

31.1

20 0.16 10 0.18

72.2

12.7

48.1

-0.16

1 0.24

15 0.12

3 0.35

0.26

0.88 -0.024 0.81

-0.58 177.60 98.90

1 0.40 99 0.25 40 0.31 1 0.20

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/GW LUCKY MAN 644N Owners: TYLER LANEY,MO

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

CONTINUED ON PAGE 46

EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 120 $TI: 65

EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 124 $TI: 70

Cinderella — $92,000

Dam: URA Baby Doll

LLSF Pays To Believe ZU194

WS A Step Up X27

ASA#: 2659897 • Pays To Dream x Trademark Pays To Believe is the spectacular NAILE Champion Bull who was a stall favorite at the NWSS! He offers excellent structure with a great hoof and profile!

ASA#: 2568260 • Grandmaster x Macho The calving ease sensation sweeping the nation. Frame moderator.

Granddam: Rockin Robin

EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 141 $TI: 74

EPDs: CE: 12 $API: 117 $TI: 60

Reserve Champion NWSS Pen of Three Bulls for GLS, all sired by New Direction.

Dam: LLSF Eye Candy

LLSF Addiction AY792

GLS New Direction X184

ASA#: 2762392 • Top Grade x Steel Force Addiction is a sleek fronted baldy bull with awesome EPDs out of tremendous cow family!

ASA#: 2536539 • Better Than Ever x Powerline New Direction is the homozygous polled, Dream On free, outcross pedigree sire that you can use with confidence to make sound, soggy, Sim-Influenced progeny! New Direction sired the “Power Simmy” selection at The One Sale a heifer brought in from Hilbrands HILB Fashionista — $10,000 Cattle Co. MN.

Granddam: LLSF Cayenne

EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 127 $TI: 81

New Direction daughter at The One Sale.

$30,000 Keepsake

LLSF Keep Up A179 ASA#: 2789126 • Upgrade x Trademark • BW: 72 lbs. Keep Up is an exciting new outcross sire out of the grand champion bred and owned at the junior nationals in 2010. His dam, Keepsake, recently sold in The One Sale in Denver for $30,000. Absolutely the best structurally-made Upgrade son to date . . . tons of flex, belly, hair . . . not to mention the softness in pasterns and smooth shoulder and big stout square hip. Look for (Keep Up) to enhance quality and performance to Dream On influenced females.

KY Beef Expo Champion Simmental Female — $14,000

New Direction bred at GLS, MN

HILB Maverick — $50,000 New Direction son at The One Sale

EPDs: CE: 16 $API: 158 $TI: 85 Damien is a fantastic, calving ease prospect who’d we never imagine to own this much eye-appeal studying his pedigree. Calving Ease Genetic outliers with “look” are rare and Outcross we’re wayyy excited about Damien! Long’s Damien A37 ASA#: 2789551 • Shear Force x GW Lucky Man

866-356-4565 www.cattlevisions.com

Top TI Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Purebred Bulls _____ IR EXPEDITION Z658 ASA#: 2,675,875 DOB: 8/26/12 P PUREBRED PCB

Direct WW

12.7

1.5

77.0

MCE

Maternal MLK MWW

12.9

33.3

71.8

25 0.16 3 0.18

1 0.22

11.8

YW 123.7

15 0.27 35 0.36 10 0.31

2 0.33

Spring 2014 STAY

WT WT

YG YG

12.7

45.7

-0.17

15 0.12

5 0.28

0.25

26.7

-0.22

DOC

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

REA

0.81 -0.019 0.84

WBSF

$ Index API TI

-0.62 170.20 94.00

1 0.40 99 0.25 35 0.31 1 0.20

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/GW LUCKY MAN 644N Owners: IRVINE RANCH,KS

IR EXPEDITION Z679 ASA#: 2,675,896 DOB: 9/26/12 P PUREBRED PCS

15.2

-0.6

69.2

97.9

4 0.26 5 0.44 30 0.38 40 0.43

12.0

29.3

63.9

35 0.16 15 0.18 10 0.24

0.58 -0.009 0.82

-0.31 165.60 85.20

25 0.12 60 0.35 90 0.26 1 0.39 99 0.25 40 0.30 50 0.17

Sire/MGS: IR EXPEDITION W413/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: SHANNON FLOWERS,KS

IR PLATINUM Z652 ASA#: 2,675,869 DOB: 9/7/12 P PUREBRED PCB

81.7

125.4

15 0.28 20 0.45 3 0.39

13.0

0.7

2 0.44

10.6

19.1

59.9

13.3

50 0.21 85 0.23 30 0.27

10 0.16

45.3

-0.27

0.61 -0.028 1.07

-0.47 160.60 91.50

5 0.35 70 0.27 1 0.41 99 0.26 5 0.33 10 0.24

Sire/MGS: TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H/TNT DUAL FOCUS T249 Owners: TETER FARMS AND IRVINE RANCH,WV

IR SINGLETARY Z656 ASA#: 2,675,873 DOB: 9/11/12 P/S PUREBRED PCS

81.2

126.5

55 0.28 65 0.43 3 0.38

9.1

2.8

2 0.42

13.0

25.6

20 0.22 35 0.23

66.2

17.2

13.6

5 0.28

80 0.33

10 0.16

49.1

-0.21

0.52 -0.022 0.99

-0.33 143.50 88.30

2 0.34 95 0.27 1 0.40 99 0.26 15 0.32 45 0.22

Sire/MGS: TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H/GW LUCKY ONE 686K Owners: IRVINE RANCH,KS

IR TETON Z640 ASA#: 2,675,857 DOB: 9/5/12 P PUREBRED PCS

16.5

-1.6

75.8

114.3

2 0.24 2 0.42 10 0.36 10 0.41

13.5

26.2

64.1

12.8

15 0.16 30 0.17 10 0.23

35.3

-0.32

0.35 -0.044 0.99

-0.62 163.10 85.40

15 0.09 25 0.33 45 0.24 10 0.39 75 0.23 15 0.29 1 0.20

Sire/MGS: IR TETON X497/LRS TIME ZONE 28U Owners: K & K CATTLE,KS

KAPPES L. MAN U291 ASA#: 2,455,005 DOB: 3/24/08 P PUREBRED PCS

84.9*

132.1*

40 0.53 45 0.71 2 0.66

10.5

2.0

1 0.66

14.0

26.3

15 0.35 30 0.35

68.7

14.2

28.6

51.2

-0.04

2 0.43

95 0.36

1 0.51

2 0.51

0.44

0.70 -0.017 0.51

-0.51 151.20 95.50

1 0.59 99 0.51 95 0.53 4 0.52

Sire/MGS: GW LUCKY MAN 644N/NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Owners: QUAKER HILL FARM LLC,VA

KS COMMISSIONER Z719 ASA#: 2,662,117 DOB: 3/13/12 P PUREBRED PCS

84.2

128.1

15 0.28 60 0.43 2 0.38

13.1

2.6

1 0.42

12.7

31.1

25 0.25 10 0.25

73.2

13.4

10.6

49.5

-0.13

1 0.29

99 0.34

45 0.19

2 0.34

0.26

0.38

0.013

1.00

-0.31 133.80 87.50

5 0.40 99 0.25 10 0.32 50 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF MAKER R13/TNT GUNNER N208 Owners: ERIKA JO KENNER,ND

KS KALAHARI A902 ASA#: 2,758,254 DOB: 3/2/13 P PUREBRED

11.2

Sire/MGS: WS ALL IN W111/LFEBISS BLACKADVANCE426U

KS PRIVATE Z888 ASA#: 2,662,124 DOB: 2/23/12 P PUREBRED PCS

106.5

157.6

30 0.27 85 0.44 1 0.38

4.0

1 0.42

13.6

24.7

15 0.21 45 0.22

78.0

18.9

13.1

1 0.27

60 0.30

10 0.16

68.5

-0.30 -0.06 -0.063 1.18

-0.25 124.80 87.90

1 0.34 55 0.24 90 0.38 30 0.21 2 0.28 70 0.22

Owners: ERIKA JO KENNER,ND 89.0

135.9

40 0.22 40 0.41 1 0.34

10.3

1.8

1 0.39

3.3

22.6

99 0.14 60 0.16

67.1

13.3

53.0

4 0.22

10 0.13

1 0.32

0.03

0.31

0.024

0.65

0.21 126.20 85.50

0.22 15 0.36 99 0.18 75 0.26 99 0.41

Sire/MGS: BCLR SHAMWOW W611/MRL RED FORCE 12U Owners: ERIKA JO KENNER,ND

KS RENO A962 ASA#: 2,758,304 DOB: 2/22/13 P PUREBRED Sire/MGS: WS ALL IN W111/BCLR SHAMWOW W611

MR ISHEE RED DENSITY ASA#: 2,466,650 DOB: 2/18/08 P PUREBRED PCB

86.0

130.3

1 0.27 10 0.43 1 0.38

17.0

-0.2

1 0.42

14.7

31.1

10 0.21 10 0.21

74.1

13.5

1 0.26

10 0.16

46.6

-0.31

0.15 -0.052 1.03

156.00 85.40

4 0.34 50 0.24 45 0.38 55 0.20 10 0.28

Owners: ROGER A KENNER,ND 103.1

15.7

33.2

66.6

16.3

3 0.54 40 0.72 40 0.66 30 0.63

15.5

1.8

66.9

4 0.33

3 0.33

5 0.42

85 0.34

12.1

34.0

-0.36

0.68 -0.025 1.23

-0.29 155.30 87.20

11.3

33.2*

75.8*

19.1

12.1

48.1*

-0.48

40 0.88 3 0.88

1 0.89

60 0.33

25 0.86

3 0.61

1 0.41 1 0.50 1 0.47 1 0.44 90 0.46

25 0.28 30 0.49 25 0.36 1 0.48 99 0.38 1 0.41 60 0.41

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF MAKER R13/HC HUMMER 12M Owners: SELECT SIRES INC,OH

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 ASA#: 2,474,338 DOB: 3/5/08 P PUREBRED PCB

85.2*

126.7*

25 0.91 55 0.94 1 0.93

11.8

2.3

2 0.92

0.57 -0.094 1.24

-0.17 156.70 94.80 1

Sire/MGS: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229/GLS MOJO M38 Owners: UPGRADE GROUP,SD

STAV KING OF CLUBS 106Y ASA#: 2,579,699 DOB: 2/7/11 P PUREBRED PCS

86.8

141.5

55 0.44 55 0.56 1 0.52

9.2

2.4

1 0.51

9.7

26.5

65 0.29 30 0.30

69.8

14.3

14.0

57.7

-0.09

2 0.36

95 0.31

5 0.40

1 0.41

0.29

41.5

-0.28

0.38 -0.008 0.82

-0.06 133.40 88.50

5 0.39 99 0.32 40 0.30 99 0.34

Sire/MGS: RC CLUB KING 040R/BF N324 TRIATHLON Owners: M/S STAVICK SIMMENTAL,SD

TJ NEW TIME LINE 113X ASA#: 2,575,675 DOB: 3/19/10 P PUREBRED PCB

89.4

121.4

25 0.48 20 0.60 1 0.54

11.8

0.5

3 0.54

12.5

10.9

55.6

25 0.32 99 0.32 55 0.39

20.3

15.3

45 0.35

2 0.41

0.19 -0.022 1.11

10 0.43 65 0.32 35 0.42 99 0.37 4 0.33

-0.54 139.70 86.00 2 0.26

Sire/MGS: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME/PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER Owners: DEON M GOCKE CATTLE,NE

TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H ASA#: 2,341,645 DOB: 3/4/06 P PUREBRED PCB

81.3*

125.4*

85 0.77 85 0.88 3 0.85

5.9

3.7

2 0.83

9.7

14.0

54.6

65 0.62 99 0.61 60 0.67

24.7

14.2*

49.7

10 0.43

4 0.61

2 0.59 40 0.48 1 0.62 95 0.56 1 0.57 15 0.49

-0.33 0.76* -0.037 1.25

-0.43 166.40 92.00

12.9

35.1

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/ELLINGSON BLACKPERFECTOR Owners: COW CAMP RANCH/GENEX COOPERATIVE,WI

WS ALL-AROUND Z35 ASA#: 2,675,740 DOB: 2/19/12 P PUREBRED PCS

15.3

-1.1

4 0.28 3 0.45

81.8

113.9

3 0.39

10 0.43

16.8

27.1

2 0.24 25 0.23

68.1

18.2

3 0.28

70 0.32

-0.25

0.42 -0.029 0.87

-0.36 152.80 91.30

15 0.18 30 0.35 80 0.26 3 0.41 99 0.24 30 0.32 35 0.24

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T Owners: HART SIMMENTAL-WILKINSON FARMS-GENEX,SD

WS ALL IN W111 ASA#: 2,499,595 DOB: 2/1/09 P PUREBRED PCB

86.5*

117.7*

15.3

33.1

76.4

22.4

1 0.70 10 0.80 1 0.76

20.3* -0.1*

5 0.73

5 0.56

3 0.55

1 0.60

25 0.31

18.5*

17.5

12.4

38.5

-0.36

0.14 -0.055 1.06

-0.29 152.10 87.10

20 0.63 20 0.55 25 0.39 50 0.50 55 0.44 10 0.43 60 0.44

Sire/MGS: HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: ROGER A KENNER,ND

WS BEEF KING W107 ASA#: 2,499,589 DOB: 1/23/09 P PUREBRED PCB

97.2*

128.7*

30 0.80 35 0.86 1 0.85

11.3

1.4

1 0.84

1 0.74 90 0.73

66.1*

17.8

9.6

46.8

-0.42

5 0.76

70 0.33

65 0.72

4 0.59

5 0.43 2 0.53 30 0.49 1 0.47

0.45 -0.068 1.24

13.6*

31.2

-0.41 0.65* -0.043 1.20*

-0.49 149.60 97.00 5 0.46

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF MAKER R13/CNS DREAM ON L186 Owners: WILKINSON FARMS/TERRY SCHLENKER,ND

WS BEEF MAKER R13 ASA#: 2,289,889 DOB: 2/6/05 P PUREBRED PCB

16.7*

0.4

74.5

103.3

2 0.94 15 0.96 15 0.95 25 0.95

31.4*

68.6*

16.3

30 0.93 10 0.93

12.4

2 0.94

85 0.49

10 0.80 40 0.61 10 0.54 1 0.70 75 0.66 1 0.68

-0.50 158.80 92.10 4 0.46

Sire/MGS: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K/R PLUS RED RIBEYE 1134L Owners: ABS-DAKOTA XPRESS-NLC-WILKINSON,ND

WS HOT BEEF X38 ASA#: 2,548,377 DOB: 2/22/10 P PUREBRED PCS

8.9

2.5

72.3

97.6

55 0.55 60 0.76 20 0.71 40 0.67

10.6

29.7

65.8

50 0.31 15 0.31 10 0.41

17.1

14.7

80 0.33

3 0.47

31.0

-0.38

0.80 -0.022 1.28

40 0.52 15 0.42 1 0.54 99 0.48 1 0.49

-0.74 153.20 90.30 1 0.23

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF MAKER R13/HART FOUR LANE M165 Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

WS PRIME BEEF Z8 ASA#: 2,675,742 DOB: 1/22/12 P PUREBRED PCB

83.1

115.9

20 0.28 20 0.36 2 0.31

12.2

0.8

10 0.33

16.8

23.7

65.2

2 0.23 50 0.23 10 0.25

16.0 90 0.31

10.8

39.1

-0.29

0.30 -0.051 0.89

-0.31 135.20 86.20

45 0.18 15 0.27 60 0.24 15 0.39 55 0.24 25 0.31 50 0.23

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/ER BIG SKY 545B Owners: C LAZY B RANCH-WILKINSON FARMS-ABS,NE

WS RED ZEPPELIN Z81 ASA#: 2,675,748 DOB: 3/10/12 P PUREBRED PCS

79.2

102.7

15 0.28 20 0.44 5 0.38

12.9

0.7

30 0.42

15.6

24.7

64.3

4 0.23 45 0.23 10 0.28

17.9 70 0.32

11.4

30.9

-0.43

0.38 -0.024 1.42

-0.36 142.00 86.10

35 0.18 40 0.34 4 0.26 5 0.40 99 0.25 1 0.31 35 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: KNAUB CATTLE COMPANY-WILKINSON FARMS,MT

WS REGAL Z6 ASA#: 2,683,129 DOB: 1/20/12 P PUREBRED PCS

87.6

120.0

10 0.28 10 0.44 1 0.39

14.3

0.0

4 0.43

17.0

25.9

2 0.23 35 0.23

69.7

19.5

2 0.28

55 0.31

10.9

40.1

-0.35

0.38 -0.053 1.05

-0.32 152.20 92.40

40 0.18 15 0.35 30 0.26 5 0.40 55 0.25 10 0.31 45 0.23

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF KING W107/ER BIG SKY 545B Owners: PETE MATTHEWS,WI

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

CONTINUED ON PAGE 48

Top TI Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Hybrid Bulls _____ 2E ALPINE 7A ASA#: 2,801,274 DOB: 3/23/13 P 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

Direct WW

17.9

-2.1

76.1

YW 128.3

3 0.24 10 0.42 10 0.35

2 0.40

MCE

Maternal MLK MWW

12.0

30.2

15 0.16 10 0.17

68.2 2 0.23

Spring 2014 STAY

DOC

WT WT

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

12.8

43.4

-0.37

0.53 -0.034 1.31

REA

20 0.12 10 0.33 5 0.23 20 0.38 25 0.20 1 0.29

WBSF

$ Index API TI

-0.63 171.30 91.40 1 0.20

Sire/MGS: HOOK`S XAVIER 14X/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: DOUBLE E SIMMENTALS,MN

BAR CK TEBOW 1006X ASA#: 2,614,607 DOB: 10/6/10 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

21.1

-6.8*

55.6

90.0

1 0.49 1 0.65 70 0.54 60 0.51

13.6

30.1

57.9

5 0.28 10 0.28 30 0.35

8.7

13.8

-0.14

1.06

0.028

0.69

-0.55 208.70 94.50

85 0.34 90 0.42 75 0.31 1 0.42 99 0.36 35 0.33 2 0.18

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

BAR CK U389 D918Z ASA#: 2,808,995 DOB: 9/18/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

14.7

-1.0

72.2

15 0.25 20 0.43 15 0.37

124.6 4 0.41

8.2

29.5

55 0.18 15 0.18

65.5 5 0.24

8.3

43.2

-0.24

0.95 -0.036 0.90

171.90 95.40

85 0.08 10 0.33 35 0.24 1 0.38 25 0.22 10 0.29

Sire/MGS: IR INCENTIVE U389/UI FLYING H RESURRECTION Owners: BAR CK CATTLE COMPANY,OR

GW PARAMOUNT 718Y ASA#: 2,605,931 DOB: 2/21/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCB

20.8* -5.5*

71.8

112.9

1 0.63 1 0.74 15 0.64 15 0.57

13.4

25.4

61.3

10 0.30 40 0.30 15 0.39

12.8

28.9

-0.18

0.84

0.005

0.84

-0.62 198.70 96.90

20 0.24 45 0.47 60 0.32 1 0.41 80 0.36 10 0.33 1 0.22

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS Owners: ABS GLOBAL & GATEWAY SIMMENTAL,WI

GW PREDESTINED 701T ASA#: 2,414,537 DOB: 2/24/07 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCB

16.5* -3.4*

65.2

102.9

10 0.91 2 0.93 35 0.91 30 0.91

32.5*

65.1*

14.9*

15 0.87 4 0.87

12.2

10 0.88

4 0.72

26.2

-0.17 1.05* 0.011

0.83

-0.23 190.40 95.80

55 0.60 65 0.57 1 0.75 95 0.73 15 0.75 75 0.26

Sire/MGS: G A R PREDESTINED/GW LUCKY STRIKE 147G Owners: GATEWAY SIMMENTALS,MT

GW REDESTINED 642X ASA#: 2,566,964 DOB: 2/20/10 P 3/4 SM 1/4 AN PCS

81.3*

118.7*

65 0.64 70 0.84 2 0.81

9.5

1.7

10 0.77

11.8

25.2

15 0.32 40 0.32

65.9 5 0.43

12.6

42.4

-0.32

0.96 -0.028 1.20

-0.16 165.90 97.70

20 0.56 10 0.57 15 0.45 1 0.58 45 0.51 1 0.52 90 0.17

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/TOSU ORLANDO F004 Owners: GATEWAY SIMMENTALS,MT

GW STELLAR 429Z ASA#: 2,695,873 DOB: 3/2/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

11.9

-1.3

61.9

104.3

40 0.28 15 0.44 45 0.38 30 0.42

9.4

27.3

58.3

40 0.16 25 0.18 30 0.24

13.4

30.5

-0.06

1.33

0.032

0.70

-0.41 183.00 97.10

15 0.15 40 0.34 95 0.26 1 0.40 99 0.25 30 0.32 15 0.20

Sire/MGS: TJ HIGH BET 236X/G A R PREDESTINED Owners: GATEWAY SIMMENTALS,MT

HOOKS ACCELERATOR 50A ASA#: 2,716,211 DOB: 3/4/13 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

83.1

140.9

25 0.31 20 0.38 2 0.33

13.5

-1.0

1 0.35

9.9

24.5

35 0.27 45 0.28

66.0

10.2

4 0.30

60 0.18

52.5

-0.26

0.64 -0.033 1.10

-0.30 157.90 93.50

1 0.29 30 0.27 10 0.42 25 0.29 1 0.34 50 0.17

Sire/MGS: GAR-EGL PROTEGE/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

HOOKS ADMIRAL 33A ASA#: 2,716,194 DOB: 2/25/13 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

82.2

138.7

25 0.31 20 0.38 2 0.33

13.5

-1.2

1 0.35

10.0

25.2

35 0.27 40 0.28

66.3

10.2

4 0.30

60 0.18

50.8

-0.28

0.65 -0.031 1.15

-0.32 159.30 93.80

2 0.29 25 0.27 10 0.42 25 0.29 1 0.34 45 0.17

Sire/MGS: GAR-EGL PROTEGE/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

HOOKS ARCHITECT 35A ASA#: 2,716,196 DOB: 2/26/13 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN

83.1

136.3

30 0.31 30 0.38 2 0.33

13.2

-0.4

1 0.35

9.7

24.6

35 0.27 45 0.28

66.1

10.2

4 0.30

60 0.18

50.5

-0.22

0.63 -0.021 1.05

-0.31 155.10 92.10

2 0.29 45 0.27 10 0.42 45 0.29 1 0.34 45 0.17

Sire/MGS: GAR-EGL PROTEGE/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

HOOKS ATLANTIC 18A ASA#: 2,716,179 DOB: 2/21/13 P 3/4 SM 1/4 AN

91.8

153.1

40 0.28 60 0.37 1 0.33

11.7

1.2

1 0.33

9.8

24.6

35 0.21 45 0.22

70.5

9.8

1 0.25

65 0.17

62.9

-0.19

0.38 -0.018 1.13

-0.01 141.70 91.20

1 0.28 55 0.24 40 0.40 60 0.22 1 0.31 99 0.22

Sire/MGS: W/C UNITED 956Y/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: HOOK FARMS,MN

IR FLINTHILLS Z664 ASA#: 2,675,881 DOB: 8/17/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

13.5

-1.2

67.5

118.0

25 0.23 20 0.41 25 0.35 10 0.40

32.4

66.1

30 0.16 4 0.18

10.1

4 0.23

11.9

39.0

-0.17

1.07 -0.022 0.74

-0.24 176.50 95.60

30 0.08 15 0.33 65 0.25 1 0.39 45 0.23 25 0.30 70 0.19

Sire/MGS: IR FLINTHILLS X535/G A R PREDESTINED Owners: IRVINE RANCH,KS

IR PREDESTINED Z667 ASA#: 2,675,884 DOB: 8/25/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCB

15.2

-3.5

59.0

102.2

15 0.31 2 0.38 60 0.33 30 0.35

10.7

32.6

25 0.27 4 0.28

62.1 15 0.30

12.4

26.3

-0.18

1.00

0.000

0.77

-0.25 179.90 91.30

25 0.16 55 0.29 60 0.27 1 0.42 70 0.28 20 0.34 70 0.23

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/G A R RETAIL PRODUCT Owners: IRVINE RANCH,KS

IR SURPASS Z655 ASA#: 2,675,872 DOB: 8/26/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCB

15.2

-3.0

61.6

106.4

15 0.31 3 0.38 50 0.33 25 0.35

10.5

32.1

30 0.27 4 0.28

62.9 10 0.30

12.4

29.5

-0.19

1.02

0.022

1.00

-0.24 180.50 92.80

25 0.16 40 0.29 55 0.27 1 0.42 99 0.28 2 0.34 70 0.23

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/G A R RETAIL PRODUCT Owners: LEACHMAN OF COLORADO,CO

JC MR NATIONAL 610Y ASA#: 2,616,993 DOB: 2/12/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

22.5

-2.8*

63.0

107.2

1 0.58 4 0.67 45 0.60 20 0.55

12.9

30.4

61.9

10 0.30 10 0.31 15 0.38

15.3 3 0.23

30.1

-0.02

0.97

0.030

0.54

-0.54 200.60 91.90

40 0.45 99 0.32 1 0.41 99 0.35 65 0.33 2 0.24

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/G A R US PREMIUM BEEF Owners: J BAR J RANCH,MI

JC MR PREDESTINED 034Z ASA#: 2,681,503 DOB: 2/15/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

15.0

-2.9

58.5

100.7

15 0.28 4 0.43 60 0.38 35 0.42

11.3

28.7

58.0

20 0.23 20 0.23 30 0.28

13.4

26.3

-0.13

1.04 -0.012 0.52

-0.23 181.00 90.60

15 0.16 55 0.34 75 0.26 1 0.39 60 0.24 70 0.31 75 0.20

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/GW PATHFINDER 243U Owners: AMMOND CREEK SIMMENTALS,MI

KAPPES CROSSOVER W42 ASA#: 2,511,403 DOB: 3/2/09 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

16.4

-2.5

74.1

119.1

10 0.46 5 0.56 10 0.50 10 0.52

10.2

20.4

57.5

30 0.30 80 0.30 35 0.35

10.8

37.2

-0.07

0.86

0.008

0.64

-0.01 177.50 93.90

50 0.15 20 0.42 90 0.33 1 0.43 80 0.40 45 0.35 99 0.21

Sire/MGS: GW PREDESTINED 701T/WLE OVERLOAD Owners: GIBBS FARMS & KAPPES SIMMENTALS,AL

MCDF DUAL COMBO 262Z ASA#: 2,675,278 DOB: 2/22/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

15.9

-0.8

74.6

10 0.26 25 0.43 10 0.37

127.7 2 0.42

8.3

23.6

60.9

55 0.16 55 0.17 20 0.23

11.8 35 0.13

45.2

-0.09

0.79

0.007

0.77

-0.39 166.60 91.30

5 0.34 90 0.25 2 0.39 80 0.23 20 0.29 20 0.20

Sire/MGS: MF DUAL GAMBLER 57X/GLS COMBINATION R2 Owners: MC DONALD FARMS,VA

MYY UPRIVER 214 ASA#: 2,670,562 DOB: 3/7/12 P 3/4 SM 1/4 AN PCS

85.7

137.2

35 0.28 60 0.44 1 0.38

12.6

1.2

1 0.42

11.4

27.4

20 0.23 25 0.23

70.2

13.1

1 0.28

15 0.18

53.1

-0.26

0.56 -0.055 0.92

-0.15 154.00 92.10

1 0.34 30 0.21 15 0.36 3 0.16 5 0.26 95 0.22

Sire/MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676/MYTTY IN FOCUS Owners: MINERAL MOUNTAIN CATTLE COMPANY LLC,UT

TJ CENTER STAGE 394Z ASA#: 2,698,975 DOB: 1/19/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

79.7

133.0

10 0.28 10 0.44 3 0.39

16.0

-1.8

1 0.43

37.8

77.6

10.8

30 0.24 1 0.25

10.1

1 0.29

50 0.18

46.6

-0.17

0.75 -0.018 0.86

-0.23 171.10 96.30

4 0.35 65 0.26 3 0.40 60 0.24 10 0.32 75 0.24

Sire/MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676/BOYD NEW DAY 8005 Owners: C DIAMOND INC/TRIANGLE J RANCH,ND

TJ FOCAL POINT 426Z ASA#: 2,698,976 DOB: 3/12/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

89.0

141.6

50 0.28 30 0.44 1 0.39

10.8

-0.2

1 0.43

13.6

28.9

5 0.21 15 0.23

73.4

15.6

53.7

1 0.27

2 0.18

1 0.35

0.14

0.54

0.040

0.43

-0.28 150.10 91.20

0.26 20 0.39 99 0.24 85 0.31 60 0.20

Sire/MGS: TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809U/L T 598 BANDO 9074 Owners: GIBBS FARMS/HRM SIMMENTAL/TRIANGLE J,AL

TSN PROTEGE Z896 ASA#: 2,699,504 DOB: 4/6/12 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

82.0

139.2

15 0.28 30 0.44 2 0.39

15.1

-0.3

1 0.42

7.8

26.7

60 0.24 30 0.24

67.7

9.8

3 0.29

65 0.13

52.5

-0.23

0.68 -0.029 1.04

-0.33 159.80 93.40

1 0.34 40 0.27 5 0.40 45 0.26 1 0.32 40 0.17

Sire/MGS: GAR-EGL PROTEGE/HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Owners: TSN SIMMENTALS,SD

W/C UNITED 956Y ASA#: 2,614,725 DOB: 3/3/11 P 1/2 SM 1/2 AN PCS

94.4*

152.6

40 0.53 75 0.72 1 0.63

11.8

1.9

1 0.57

9.0

22.0

45 0.28 70 0.28

69.2

8.3

2 0.37

85 0.40

63.3

-0.04

0.47

0.006

0.86

0.47 140.20 90.80

1 0.46 95 0.27 25 0.39 80 0.23 10 0.30 99 0.35

Sire/MGS: TNT TUITION U238/S A V BISMARCK 5682 Owners: DALE WERNING,SD

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

CONTINUED ON PAGE 50

Top TI Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Simbrah Bulls _____ LMC HS ROCCO 5T/201 ASA#: 2,447,044 DOB: 10/31/07 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

Direct WW

1.2

4.9

74.3

75 0.56 80 0.65 15 0.60

MCE

108.1 5 0.58

8.5

Maternal MLK MWW 15.3

Spring 2014 STAY

52.4

20 0.45 95 0.45 65 0.46

DOC

WT WT

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

0.11 -0.055 1.12

REA

8.7

40.7

-0.37

35 0.23

4 0.46

1 0.31 1 0.39 65 0.29 1 0.35

48.6

-0.15 -0.16 -0.085 0.29

WBSF

$ Index API TI 79.80 62.30 20

Sire/MGS: LMC EF JW BLACK 3N/225/HR POWER HOUSE 1 Owners: LA MUNECA - HONEYCUTT SIMBRAHS,TX

NF SMITH SARGEANT ASA#: 2,162,556 DOB: 2/18/02 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCB

92.8*

125.1*

45 0.81 50 0.83 1 0.81

3.1

3.9

1 0.81

3.9

16.3

95 0.79 95 0.79

62.7*

3.1

2 0.80

99 0.29

77.00 70.20

1 0.58 90 0.41 80 0.53 4 0.45 85 0.47

Sire/MGS: MV RED LIGHT 406/SSR SWATSO 4000 Owners: REAVIS & NEWMANN SMITH,TX

PRR DR. DAZZLE 911U ASA#: 2,495,219 DOB: 12/2/08 P/S 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

-4.9

10.2

81.8

121.0

99 0.44

0.55

4 0.48

1 0.47

7.0

18.6

59.4

4.7

45 0.30 85 0.29 10 0.30

95 0.28

56.3

-0.31

0.17 -0.078 0.96

-0.02

1 0.39 10 0.34 1 0.43 15 0.42 1 0.39 50 0.03

55.80 60.40 90

Sire/MGS: PRR RED AMMO 506P/PRR PACESETTER 205C Owners: ESTES RANCH,TX

PRR PREVAIL 774S ASA#: 2,341,008 DOB: 1/17/06 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

4.4

3.3

71.3

104.1*

25 0.76 35 0.79 25 0.77 10 0.76

11.3*

23.3

58.9

5.6

2 0.72 45 0.72 15 0.74

36.5

-0.34

0.00 -0.087 0.73

-0.01

90 0.13 10 0.56 3 0.41 15 0.52 4 0.47 2 0.45 55 0.17

90.50 62.70 5

Sire/MGS: LM FULL HOUSE 5L/133/PRR PACESETTER 205C Owners: 3 QUEENS RANCH,TX

PRR PREVIEW 973Z ASA#: 2,676,077 DOB: 4/10/12 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCB

9.8

2.7

70.6

92.0

1 0.31 20 0.38 25 0.34 30 0.35

7.8

27.7

30 0.27 15 0.28

63.0

11.6

2 0.30

4 0.15

27.8

-0.30

0.21 -0.042 0.83

-0.15 120.40 70.70

40 0.29 10 0.24 1 0.38 90 0.23 1 0.29 10 0.22

Sire/MGS: WS BEEF MAKER R13/PRR RANGER 212F Owners: SMITH`S DIAMOND C RANCH,TX

PRR RITE STUFF 687Y ASA#: 2,636,887 DOB: 10/4/11 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCS

0.3

5.6

68.1

94.4

85 0.35 90 0.43 30 0.38 25 0.37

8.8

16.7

50.8

11.6

20 0.25 95 0.25 75 0.29

4 0.16

0.07 -0.050 0.71

-0.42

20 0.31 30 0.24 2 0.37 65 0.26 3 0.27

34.0

-0.26

1 0.16

77.50 59.30 25

Sire/MGS: PRR RULER 447U/MALLETT RIGHT DIRECTION Owners: WM BARRETT TRAVIS,TX

RFI SMITH THUNDERSTRUCK ASA#: 2,526,677 DOB: 4/5/09 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCB

9.8

2.0

69.1

87.1

1 0.41 10 0.52 30 0.36 45 0.37

11.0

16.5

51.0

7.7

2 0.29 95 0.28 75 0.30

23.7

-0.27

0.01 -0.070 0.46

-0.34 110.70 64.10

55 0.15 60 0.32 25 0.22 10 0.36 15 0.18 45 0.27 1 0.42

Sire/MGS: CNS DREAM ON L186/NF SMITH SARGEANT Owners: SMITH & REAVIS,TX

SF250 MAJOR ASA#: 2,672,296 DOB: 5/19/12 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

87.4

116.0

40 0.26 60 0.34 1 0.29

3.4

4.2

2 0.31

6.7

15.6

59.3

5.2

50 0.21 95 0.22 10 0.24

95 0.08

43.8

-0.16 -0.22 -0.083 0.29

72.50 63.10

2 0.26 85 0.19 95 0.35 4 0.14 85 0.25

Sire/MGS: NF SMITH SARGEANT/SMITH ISGRIG CHARISMATIC Owners: SMITH`S DIAMOND C RANCH,TX

SFR NEW WAVE 502 ASA#: 2,672,294 DOB: 4/18/12 P 5/8 SM 3/8 BR PCB

91.0

115.2

35 0.30 50 0.36 1 0.33

3.7

3.9

2 0.34

8.9

11.9

57.4

8.0

15 0.25 99 0.26 20 0.28

50 0.09

42.5

-0.25 -0.21 -0.086 0.53

-0.14

3 0.28 35 0.21 95 0.37 4 0.18 25 0.27 15 0.20

78.90 65.60 25

Sire/MGS: SMITH NU WAVE II/HR POWER HOUSE 1 Owners: SMITH`S DIAMOND C RANCH,TX

SMITH NU WAVE II ASA#: 2,305,018 DOB: 12/10/04 P 3/4 SM 1/4 BR PCS

7.3*

1.2*

4 0.73 3 0.79

116.0* 136.5* 1 0.75

1 0.74

9.9*

6.6

10 0.67 99 0.67

64.6*

11.9

49.6

1 0.70

3 0.25

1 0.55 40 0.37 70 0.49 1 0.38 30 0.42 15 0.31

-0.24 -0.13 -0.093 0.51

-0.13 111.60 86.90 1

Sire/MGS: PTL CUTTING EDGE D209/SPECTRUM Owners: SMITH REAVIS SMITH,TX

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

Top TI Active Sires* — AMERICAN SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Fullbloods _____

ABR SIR ARNOLDS IMAGE ASA#: 1,080,561 DOB: 5/7/85 H FULLBLOOD PCB

17.4* -0.1*

Direct WW

54.7

64.5

1 0.96 1 0.97 90 0.97 99 0.97

MCE

Maternal MLK MWW

21.4*

31.4

58.8

1 0.96 65 0.96 90 0.96

Spring 2014 STAY 11.4 25 0.93

DOC

WT WT

11.2

7.5

YG YG

Carcass Carcass MRB MRB BF BF

REA

-0.42 -0.08 -0.087* 0.59*

WBSF

$ Index API TI

-0.49 100.70 61.80

25 0.16 99 0.61 1 0.51 35 0.64 3 0.63 10 0.62 10 0.27

Sire/MGS: SIEGFRIED/SEPPERL Owners: ARNOLD BROS,SD

ANCHOR T CONTROL 67J ASA#: 2,051,138 DOB: 2/20/99 H FULLBLOOD BTF

12.6*

1.3*

67.0

101.5

1 0.69 2 0.75 45 0.73 20 0.72

8.4

38.9*

72.3

35 0.62 10 0.62 15 0.63

14.6

13.0

31.8

-0.07

0.18 -0.057 0.06

4 0.51

3 0.13

45 0.54

0.47

1 0.58 70 0.57 99 0.58

10.7

30.2

117.60 72.30 1

Sire/MGS: ANCHOR T METRO 4E/WESTDRUMS ANDREW Owners: JAMES CREEK SIMMENTAL,ND

ANCHOR T METRO 4E ASA#: 1,989,294 DOB: 1/7/95 H FULLBLOOD PCB

16.3*

1.9*

68.2

97.2

1 0.95 4 0.96 40 0.96 25 0.96

40.4*

74.5*

10.2

70 0.94 5 0.94

5.2

10 0.95

40 0.89

-0.14 -0.09 -0.068 0.17

98.90 67.60

35 0.24 50 0.61 85 0.51 35 0.67 40 0.62 95 0.63

Sire/MGS: METRO/BAFI Owners: NORTON SIMMENTALS,06

BFSS WILEY W546E ASA#: 2,475,017 DOB: 2/17/09 P FULLBLOOD PCB

7.6

3.3

63.2

79.5

15 0.51 15 0.62 60 0.54 80 0.52

11.1

40.0

71.6

15 0.38 10 0.38 15 0.43

5.7 95 0.35

5.1

21.4

-0.55 -0.16 -0.073 1.28

-0.30

99 0.25 85 0.42 1 0.37 70 0.51 15 0.42 1 0.44 30 0.22

70.50 61.00 60

Sire/MGS: GRINALTA`S HP KING 126S/HACKENBERG Owners: MR TRS & MRS MA BAKER,53

BHR PRINCE BALISTIK G423 ASA#: 1,960,575 DOB: 3/29/97 H FULLBLOOD PCB

2.9

6.8

75.6

60 0.55 85 0.63 15 0.59

116.3 2 0.58

42.3

80.1

12.3

8.0

80 0.46 2 0.46

3.8

1 0.50

15 0.34

95 0.08

49.1

-0.20 -0.19 -0.066 0.59

-0.12

2 0.46 50 0.25 80 0.36 40 0.22 10 0.26 60 0.27

76.80 62.60 35

Sire/MGS: MR JMC BALISTIK D437/SH ROMULUS F53R Owners: BENEDICT INC,OH

DFM MARCUS 14M ASA#: 2,224,437 DOB: 1/3/02 P/S FULLBLOOD PCB

12.5*

1.3*

55.4

66.8

1 0.90 2 0.91 90 0.90 99 0.90

8.3

38.7*

66.4

35 0.88 10 0.88 45 0.88

5.6 95 0.64

7.1

10.6

-0.56 -0.05 -0.083 1.10

81.60 60.80

99 0.29 99 0.60 1 0.35 25 0.37 3 0.41 1 0.33

Sire/MGS: GRINALTA`S GRIDIRON 403J/ANCHOR T METRO 4E Owners: LEWIS FARMS LTD,06

FS MR 109Y ASA#: 2,611,353 DOB: 1/16/11 P/S FULLBLOOD PCS

9.2

5.1

71.5

98.6

4 0.36 50 0.43 25 0.37 25 0.37

2.7

39.2

75.0

90 0.26 10 0.26 10 0.29

6.0 90 0.33

9.6

35.7

-0.15 -0.13 -0.062 0.31

74.20 63.40

60 0.07 30 0.31 80 0.20 55 0.35 40 0.15 75 0.25

Sire/MGS: ANCHOR T METRO 4E/EXODUS Owners: FINCH SIMMENTALS I,IA

GDF STROLLER ASA#: 2,527,103 DOB: 3/20/08 H FULLBLOOD BTF

2.7

4.1

67.5

98.6

65 0.51 30 0.62 40 0.60 25 0.59

8.6

29.5

63.2

35 0.36 80 0.38 65 0.44

0.7 99 0.29

12.1

34.4

-0.29 -0.16 -0.083 0.57

56.20 60.50

10 0.06 35 0.46 10 0.30 70 0.40 3 0.33 10 0.29

Sire/MGS: STROLLER/BHL MR REGENT 3H Owners: RL FLECKVIEH SIMMENTALS,IA

GREAT GUNS TX AMOS 42M ASA#: 2,199,579 DOB: 9/21/02 H FULLBLOOD PCB

89.5*

105.6*

95 0.72 99 0.76 1 0.75

-1.4

8.9

10 0.74

8.5

23.5

68.2

35 0.68 99 0.69 35 0.71

9.4 50 0.49

10.5

43.9

-0.25 -0.26 -0.084 0.54

57.20 61.80

40 0.16 10 0.55 20 0.32 95 0.42 3 0.32 15 0.33

Sire/MGS: GREAT GUNS BINZ 60H/SH ROMULUS F53R Owners: GREAT GUNS TEXAS,TX

LITTLE CREEK XPRESS 840X ASA#: 2,577,385 DOB: 2/1/10 H FULLBLOOD PCB

6.3

5.6

77.7

107.1

20 0.46 60 0.60 10 0.54 10 0.51

10.9

33.4

72.3

15 0.27 45 0.28 15 0.35

7.2 80 0.30

9.5

41.1

-0.20 -0.17 -0.074 0.43

-0.46

65 0.23 15 0.42 50 0.26 70 0.36 15 0.27 40 0.26 10 0.17

72.50 64.80 50

Sire/MGS: SMITHBILT MOLSON 21M/BHR SIR DERRY SA P696E Owners: LITTLE CREEK FARM LLC,MS

* Marbling Accuracy ≥ 0.34

SIMTALK

R Plus Simmentals

Marlin Leblanc Family Estevean, SK 306-421-2470

Springer Simmentals

Jeff & Lynda Springer Family Cresco, IA 641-330-6654

Graesser Brothers Dallas, SD Kevin: 605-835-8223 Rod: 605-835-8039

Semen available through owners and Cattle Visions

Semen: $40/unit

.28 .36

.32

.33

Maternal

Carcass

.21

9.0

.23

23.7

.25

.29

.09

.27 .24

56.0 15.2 10.0 29.9 -.08

.37

.29

.27

.06 -.002 .48

REA

.17

-.49

Shr

104.5 65.4

API

$ Index

SRS J914 Preferred Beef Dam: SAS Licorice S532 SAS/GB Licorice

■ For added-value seedstock use Bruzer for trouble free, high performing, and highly profitable progeny. Videos online at www.springersimmental.com.

■ He combines a phenomenal amount of muscle with excellent skeletal width.

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2/6/14

ACC

8.5 2.6 64.6 94.4

EPD

BW WW

Trait

Direct

R Plus Blackout Sire: R Plus King Of The Yukon Miss R Plus 7026T

ASA#: 2639483 • PB SM

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled

REA Ratio: 104

■ Bruzer is one of the most physically impressive bulls we have ever seen. He combines perfect structure with great, yet smooth, bone standing upon a huge set of hooves.

■ Act. REA: 16.4

■ Marbling Ratio: 109

■ Act. WW: 789 lbs (ET)

■ Act. BW: 82 lbs (ET)

■ PRR Pilgrim 008X is a young, proven Pine Ridge Ranch, multi generational, high-quality Simbrah bull. PRR Whata Dude 536P — Pilgrim’s Sire

Semen: $35/straw Homozygous Polled

Contact Bill Travis for purchase. Domestic and International CSS semen is available.

PRR Pioneer 961M Sire: PRR Whata Dude 536P TMS Karlita F55 Direct Trait

BW WW

PRR Accolade 119K Dam: PRR Ms. Optima 11N PRR Optima 677J Maternal

ASA#: 2586450 5/8 SM 3/8 BR

Carcass

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

$ Index REA

Shr

API

58.2 45.2

EPD

2.0 4.2 61.9 82.7

8.9 18.4

49.3

–

9.0

24.5 -.33 -.30 -.077 .61

-.02

ACC

.34 .39

.26

–

.04

.28 .22

.00

.35

.33

.26

.24

.31

.21

Bill and Jane Travis 9876 Plano Rd. • Dallas, TX 75238 Office 214-369-0990 • Home 214-348-1618 Fax 214-369-9132 billtravis@bigplanet.com • www.simbrah.com

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 1.24.14

■ PRR Rito 545W is a powerful, polled, high-quality Simbrah bull with efficient growth and muscularity. PRR Perfection 82S — Rito’s Sire

Semen: $35/straw Polled

Contact Bill Travis for purchase. Domestic and International CSS semen is available.

RPP Prairie King 97N Sire: PRR Perfection 82S PRR High Hopes 242H Direct Trait

BW WW

PRR Pioneer 961M Dam: PRR Clarita 522P TMS Karlita F55 Maternal

ASA#: 2513491 5/8 SM 3/8 BR

Carcass

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

$ Index REA

Shr

EPD

1.2 6.6 65.3 89.1

6.8

24.5

57.1

–

3.5

31.9 -.15

-.27 -.064 .25

–

ACC

.47 .67

.27

.26

.27

–

.26

.43 .27

.26

–

.60

.51

% Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 1.24.14

.35

.23

API

43.7 44.1

Bill and Jane Travis 9876 Plano Rd. • Dallas, TX 75238 Office 214-369-0990 • Home 214-348-1618 Fax 214-369-9132 billtravis@bigplanet.com • www.simbrah.com

Private Treaty Bulls Sale and Open House Saturday, March 22, 2014

A206

A203

Olie x STF Seymour Butts

ASA# 2764415

A202

Net Worth x Hoiby’s Viper

ASA# 2764411

A201

Amigo x OMF Rebound

ASA# 2764409

Net Worth x Conservative

ASA# 2764408

Bulls semen tested, many homozygous black. For complete information, updates, pictures and listings of all bulls call or go to www.hilltopsimmentalssd.com. Stop by and view the bulls anytime, call Jaron.

Doug and Debbie Parke Drew and Holli Hatmaker Hilltop Simmentals Kevin Van Beek 605-366-7035 Jaron Van Beek 605-929-3749 – jaronvb09@yahoo.com 48684 293rd Hudson, SD 57034

153 Bourbon Hills • Paris, KY 40361 859-987-5758 • 423-506-8844 859-421-6100 Cell pleent@aol.com • www.parkelivestock.com

Kipp Julson • 605-351-9088 48670 252nd St. • Garretson, SD 57030 doublejfarms@alliancecom.net www.doublejsimmentals.com

www.southdakotasimmental.com TRAXINGER

Reds, Blacks • Bulls and Females Private Treaty Sales

“Mark of Performance”

Mike and Terri Traxinger 11409 411th Avenue Claremont, SD 57432 605-294-5812 Mike’s cell 605-294-7227 mtrax@nvc.net www.traxinger.com

Eichacker Simmentals

Females by Private Treaty in the Fall. Bulls for sale by Private Treaty.

Benda Simmentals

www.coloradosimmental.com

Jim and Jay Benda 26106 366th Ave. Kimball, SD 57355 605-778-6703

Jim: 605-730-6703 (Cell) Jay: 605-730-0215 (Cell) bendaranch@midstatesd.net

Black and Red Breeding Stock

25446 445th Ave • Salem, SD 57058 Steve & Cathy Eichacker 605-425-2391 or 605-421-1152 email: es@triotel.net Annual Bull Sale • March 7, 2014

SHO-ME Simmentals Home: 417-776-1867 Mobile: 417-437-3224 Steve & Beth Gramith 6682 E. Hwy. 86 Neosho, MO 64850 Breeding, Raising & Marketing Quality Fleckvieh Fullbloods www.sho-mesimmentals.com

LUCAS CATTLE CO. Registered Simmentals, SimAngusTM & Angus Cattle

www.missourisimmental.com

Forrest & Charlotte Lucas, Owners Cleo Fields 417-399-7124 RT 91 Box 1200 Brandn Atkins Cross Timbers, MO 65634 417-399-7142 Office 417-998-6878 Jeff Reed Fax 417-998-6408 417-399-1241 www.lucascattlecompany.com Visitors Always Welcome

www.oregonsimmentalassociation.com

New Set of Bulls Off Test SimAngus™ & Balancers 14 – 19 mo of age, ready to serve & settle your cows. Docile, screened for good temperament. Management & genetics targeted for your success from this long time reputation proven program. Feedlot buyers prefer feeder cattle from these that swim to the top of the gene pool. Top quality fall bred heifers.

Harriman Santa Fe (Bob) Montrose, MO 660-492-2504 bharriman39@hotmail.com

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Mike, Margo, Crystal, & Katelyn Alley 8925 SW Green • Culver, Oregon 97734 Home: 541-546-8171 • Cell: 541-948-3521 E-mail: mjalley@madras.net • Fax: 541-546-6420 www.barckcattle.com

SRF Simmentals Roger Roger and and Susan Susan Finke Finke family family 35500 35500 114th 114th Ave. Ave. NW NW • • Berthold, Berthold, ND ND 58718 58718 701-453-3157 701-453-3157 Roger Roger • • 701-453-3105 701-453-3105 Todd Todd email: email: srf@srt.com srf@srt.com Edge of the West Bull Sale — April 4, 2014 Edge of the West Female Sale — January 12, 2015

www.northdakotasimmental.com

ENNE

Roger, Jeanette, & Erika Kenner

SYS SIMMENTALS Gary Sys 9400 205th Ave. SW Douglas, ND 58735 701-722-3244

5606 57th St. NE Leeds, ND 58346 Phone 701-466-2800 Erika 406-581-1188 erika.kenner@gmail.com Fax 701-466-2769 www.kennersimmental.com

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Peck Simmentals Breed of Excellence

Curtis Olafson 13043 84th St. NE Edinburg, ND 58227 701-993-8240 or 8450 Performance colafson@polarcomm.com Predictability www.bataolafson.com Personal Service Terry Ellingson & Family

Available by Private Treaty SimAngus™ Bulls, Bred Cows and Heifers Bill & Marianne Peck 129 Yellowstone Trl • Whitehall, MT 59759 406-287-5669 • pecksimm@gmail.com www.pcksimm.8m.net

Phone: (701) 384-6225

5065 125th Ave. NE • Dahlen, ND 58224 tellings@polarcomm.com • www.ellingsonsimmentals.com Annual Production Sale, February 21, 2015

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Hill’s Ranch Simmentals

Kevin & Lynette Thompson

5125 53rd St. Almont, ND 58520 701-843-8454 www.tntsimmentals.com Annual Bull Sale • Friday, February 13, 2015

Box 186 Stanford, MT 59479 406-566-2479

Visitors always welcome. Only 15 miles off I-94

hillssimmentalmt@yahoo.com • www.hillsimmental.com

Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch Birthplace of the first Polled Black Simmental Bull Made in Montana Sale • February 7, 2015 Troy Wheeler, Cattle Manager: 406-949-1754 Don and Nancy Burnham • Gary Burnham 2515 Canyon Ferry Road • Helena, MT 59602 ASA No. 174 E-mail: burnhams@mt.net

Slate Farms &

Registered Simmental, SimAngusTM and Angus Spring Female Sale, 1st Saturday in May Fall Bull Sale, 3rd Saturday in November Sales will be held at the Farm, 15281 Co. Road 49, Vernon, AL Bill Freeman, Owner • Thomas Pennington, Mgr. www.timberlandcattle.com • timberlandcattle@centurytel.net 205-695-6314 or 205-712-0359

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Female Select Sale/Herd Bull Select Sale Visitors Always Welcome

www.alabamasimmental.com

Timberland Cattle

www.breedingcattlepage.com/ TNSimmAssoc/

Steve Slate 4437 Highway 49 W Vanleer, TN 37181 931-206-5026 slatefarms@att.net www.slatefarms.com

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Lazy U Ranch Dave & Debbie Umfleet 20858 West 10th St N • Haskell, OK 74436 918-693-9420 • davelazyu@aol.com TM Simmental & SimAngusTM Bulls Bulls & & Females Females

www.breedingcattlepage.com/ Simmental/iasimmassoc/

www.oklahomasimmental.com

Jass Simmentals

Willis Simmentals

Reds and Blacks Available Steve, Alan & Mark Jass 1950 Quincy Avenue • Garner, Iowa 50438 641-587-2348 or 641-587-2174 641-860-0645(c) or 515-689-6219(c) www.jassimm.com • email: jassimm@peconet.net

5759 Enville Rd • Marietta, OK 73448 willissimmentals@arbuckleonline.com

W S

Quality Simmental Breeding Cattle

10 miles east on Hwy. 32, 1/4 mile north on Enville Road.

Bobby 580-276-2781(ph. & fax)

Jon 580-276-4884

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Cattle Company

Kim and Kathy Klotz, Owners 1369 196th Rd Seward, NE 68434 402-588-2423(H) • 402-499-1596(C) Dustin Jones, General Manager PO Box 828 • 11917 Hilltown Rd. Cameron, OK 74932 479-220-2131

Berger’s HerdMasters Angus x Simmental Hybrids Both Red and Black

www.nesimmental.com

Loren & Peggy Berger 308-532-0939 9339 E. Autogate Rd. 308-520-3836 Stapleton, NE 96163 berger@nque.com www.bergersherdmaster.com

Triangle J Ranch

J&C SIMMENTALS

www.illinoissimmental.com

Darby & Annette Line

Black Simmental Bulls & Females Purebred to Percentage Jay & Kim Volk Clark & Leslie Volk Bob & Jeanette Volk 402-478-4565 402-478-4503 402-478-4350 volkjk@aol.com • 20604 US Hwy 30 • Arlington, NE 68002

35355 Arrow Road • Miller, NE 68858 308-627-5085 Darby Cell Just 30 minutes of I-80 www.trianglejranch.com

Female Sale — December 6, 2014 Bull Sale — January 31, 2015

Annual Production Sale last Sunday in January

Our Business Is Bulls

Just 20 minutes off I-80

Verlouis Forster Family 74096 Road 434 Smithfield, NE 68976-1039 Ph/FAX 308-472-5036 Verlouis Ph 308-876-2316 Alan Email: alan_forster@hotmail.com

“Red and Black, Polled, Pigmented Simmentals”

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Larry and Suzy Rhodes Anthony Rhodes 9350 Rte 108 Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-5200 rhodesangus@royell.org

Jock & Brenda Beeson 100 Wohlers Drive Crawford, NE 69339 308-665-1111 (home) 308-430-2117 (mobile) 308-430-0668 (mobile) Email:wcsbeeson@bbc.net

Nick, Andrea, Shane, Shelbi, Brevin, Natalie & Haylie 303 Northern Heights Drive • Seward, NE 68434 402-643-4429 • 402-641-2936 Cell a.sloup@juno.com • www.sloupsimmentals.com Owner: Jim Berry

Commercially Targeted Seedstock

Cattle Manager: Robbie Duis 815-858-4129 6502 Rt. 84 South Hanover, IL 61041 815-591-3731

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www.wildberryfarms.net

James, Merlin, and Delores Felt, Renee & Matt Schulte 57977 857 Road • Wakefield, NE 68784 402-287-2488 home • 402-369-1069 cell delores@feltfarms.com • www.feltfarms.com Herdsman, James Felt 402-369-0513 cell • jamesfelt02@gmail.com

Foxy Ladies Bred Heifer Sale November 29, 2014 • West Point, NE Ohlrich/Felt Farms Bull Sale February 7, 2015 • Norfolk, NE

SIMBRAH Sarah J. (Sally) Buxkemper

2617 CR 400 Ballinger, Texas 76821 325-442-4501 sbuxkemper32@gmail.com www.rxsimbrah.com

Heat Adapted Cattle Simbrah TM SimAngusTM TM SimAngusTM HT Simmental

December 13, 2014

www.texassimmentalsimbrah.com

THE MOSER RANCH

SimAngus • Simmental • Angus

Harry & Lisa Moser & Family Wheaton, KS 66521 Phone/Fax 785.396.4328 www.moserranch.com

www.kansas-simmental.com

23rd Annual Sale • November 8, 2014

Cow Camp Ranch Kent, Mark and Nolan Brunner 3553 Upland Rd. Lost Springs, KS 66859-9652 785-466-6475 Kent 785-466-1129 Nolan 785-258-0173 Mark Black and Red Purebreds nolan@cowcampbeef.com Angus • SimAngus Halfbloods

Spring Bull Sale - Friday, February 27, 2015

Dixson Farms, Inc. Carol Dixson, Kevin Dixson, & Lyle Dixson, D.V.M. 13703 Beaver Creek Rd • Atwood, KS 67730 785-626-3744 • drlyle@live.com www.dixsonfarms.com

DX Annual Production Sale March 21, 2014

Simmental Angus SimAngusTM

Steve & Mary Gleason • Jake, Becky, Ben, Joe & Sam 12410 Blazingstar Rd • Maple Hill, KS 66507 Phone: 785-256-6461 • Steve: 785-640-8060 • Jake: 785-640-8062 www.Sunflowergenetics.com

Kaser Brothers Simmental

Genetics That Work

JRW Farms, LLC Richard Woolwine, Owner 562 Marson Trigg Road Seminary, MS 39479

Stephen Kaser H 785-346-5181 • C 785-346-6077 629 County 388 Drive Osborne, KS 67473 Joe Mertz 785-456-9650 Bob Mertz 785-456-9201 Harold Mertz 785-456-9605 7160 Zeandale Road Manhattan, KS 66502

Brad Woods 601-441-0539 Johnny Ingram 601-408-4186 www.jrw-llc.com

www.rivercreekfarms.com

24th Annual Production Sale February 11, 2015 Ralph Brooks

ROCK CREEK RANCH B L A C K , P O L L E D S I M M E N TA L S Jim & Jean Houck, 250 Road 392, Allen, KS 66833 • 620-443-5700 Jeff & Lori Houck, 3031 Road G, Americus, KS 66835 • 620-443-5751 Toll Free 866-687-4656 • www.houckrockcreekranch.com

7440 Lake Elbo Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502 H: 785-537-1214 C: 785-556-0385

ralphbrooks13@gmail.com

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www.washingtonsimmental.org

Trinity Farms

Angus • SimAngus • Simmental Robb & Debbie Forman Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-201-0775

Mike & Paulette Forman Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-968-4800

www.trinityfarms.info

Trinity Farms Generations of Excellence Sale • March 1, 2014

Promise Land Ranch Mike & Cathy Stoltey Family 374 Promise Lane • Plummer, ID 83851 208-686-1515 (H) • 208-699-2335 (M) michael_stoltey@yahoo.com

Lanting Enterprises, LLC

Pine Ridge Ranch Pine Ridge Ranch Pine Ridge Ranch ATHENS, TX

Jane and Bill Travis Web site: www.simbrah.com e-mail: billtravis@bigplanet.com Cell: 214-850-6308

9876 PLANO RD. DALLAS, TX 75238 Office: 214-369-0990 Ranch: 903)-670-3241 Home: 214-348-1618

2181 B N 2300 E Twin Falls, ID 83301-0643 208-655-4257 208-731-6646 Bob’s Cell 208-655-4371 John’s Home lant4257@filertel.com

www.breedingcattlepage.com/ vsa/index.htm

www.mnsimmental.com Dr. Lynn Aggen Office: 507-886-6321 Mobile: 507-421-3813 Home: 507-886-4016

Performance with Quality

Matt Aggen Mobile: 701-866-3544 Home: 507-772-4522 Email: mattaggen@hotmail.com

Harmony, MN 55939 www.oakmfarm.com

Sargeant Farms Simmental Cattle BULLS

AND FEMALES AVAILABLE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Owner • Howard E. Sargeant Box 400, Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-3345 • 651-464-2662

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Farm Manager: Adam Trest 52309 Fleming Logging Road Sandstone, MN 55072 320-245-2830 • 320-630-3608

Thursday, March 6, 2014 • 6:30 PM United Producers Inc. Livestock Center (One mile off I-65 at exit 28 in Bowling Green, KY)

ASA# 274520

Selling:

AAA# 17517766

75 Bulls 50 Eighteen-month-old Angus and SimAngus™ Bulls 25 Yearling Angus and SimAngus™ Bulls 390A – Sired by LF Dream Doctor ASA# 2742307

All Bulls are Registered, Performance Tested, Ultrasound Tested, have passed Breeding Soundness Evaluation and tested free of Brucellosis, Johne’s and PI BVD.

11313 — Sired by SAV Bismarck AAA# Pending

75 Commerical Heifers 75 Black and Black Baldy High-quality Replacement Yearling Heifers. All heifers have been vaccinated, de-wormed and reproductive tract scored.

389A — Sired by Manifest ASA# 2813768

Sale Bulls Sired by: Angus Bulls: SAV Bismark, Hoover Dam, SAV Pioneer, Mytty In Focus, Chisum, Connealy Right Answer, Connealy Final Product Simmental Bulls: Upgrade, LF Dream Doctor, Manifest, Driver, Hummer, M2C Alkaline

2113 — Sired by Hoover Dam AAA# 17591065

The following Progressive Breeders are bringing you the sale offerings:

Bulls: 354A — Sired by LF Dream Doctor ASA# Pending

Cowles’ Pleasant Hill Farms Gil Cowles, 270-843-9021 Metzger Cattle Company Jerod Metzger, 270-779-6260 Estes Cattle Co. Joe Don Estes, 270-791-4084 Burks Cattle Company Scott Burks, 270-670-3100

124A — Sired by Opportunity AAA# 17518576

Heifers: 272Z — Sired by LF Dream Doctor

Cooper Cattle Paul Cooper, 931-624-8659 Estes Brothers Joe Estes, 270-202-6653

10A — Sired by Final Product

Contact any of the breeders above for a sale book or any additional information. See you March 6, 2014. Sale starts at 6:30 PM. Complimentary dinner served starting at 5:00 PM.

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INDUSTRY UPDATE CBB Takes Knife to Budget The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) has been forced to cut its budget once again, due to a continued decline in the amount of money available through the Beef Checkoff. The nation’s cowherd continues to shrink, in turn providing fewer resources from the $1 per head Checkoff. The new budget calls for a cut of $1.15 million in proposed programs, down to a total of $38.5 million, which will be used for beef promotion, research, consumer and industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications during Fiscal Year 2014.

“e-Vangelists” are Agents of Change Advanced use of technology is being used by a small but growing group who are prepared and motivated to convert others to adopt their sometimes-radical opinions about food, brands and companies in the agricultural sector. Dubbed Food e-Vangelists, they are typically comprised of young women who are active online, financially secure and have families. Their common goal is to affect the way food is raised, grown, packaged and sold. They pride themselves in listening to everyone, trusting no one and are action-oriented. CONTINUED ON PAGE 68

Consumers Showing Price ‘Fatigue’ A food demand survey by Oklahoma State University has found that the willingness to pay for protein has fallen sharply in recent months. The survey found that consumer reluctance of such food products as steak, ground beef, deli pork, chicken breasts and beans at the super market. In addition to price, other factors in the lessening demand, include publicity over salmonella and other food borne pathogens, plus uncertainty over the government shutdown during October.

Food Date Labels Cause Waste The printed date that appears on most food packages is often perceived by consumers as the absolute end-all final date that a food is fit for consumption. In fact, according to a recent study, many food items that are past the printed date are prematurely thrown out, but may still be perfectly safe. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, 40% of the food American consumers purchase in a given year ends up in the trash, an equivalent of $165 billion worth of food, not only wasting hard-earned cash, but comes at the expense of the nation’s natural resources.

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INDUSTRY UPDATE Organic Certification Streamlined The United States and Japan will have reciprocal organic certification effective with January 1, 2014. Products certified as organic in either country may be sold as organic under the terms of the new agreement. Technical experts in both countries have performed on-site audits to ensure compatibility of regulations, quality control, certification requirements and labeling. USDA predicts the combined organic sector in is worth more than $36 billion and growing on a steady basis.

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Record Corn Crop Boosts Ethanol A number of US ethanol plants that had been shuttered for as long as five years, are now coming back online as a record US corn harvest has pushed down prices and improved profit margins for the biofuel. US farmers have harvested a corn crop that was expected to total 14 billion bushels, replenishing stockpiles diminished by recent drought conditions. Ethanol margins are the highest since 2009, which was also a year of record corn production.

Farmers Affected by Noise Farmers and ranchers are exposed frequently to the roar of tractors, the incessant whine of chainsaws and combines, plus the earsplitting sounds of some livestock. As a consequence, an estimated one-third or more of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers have some level of hearing loss caused by that daily bombardment of sound. Even some farmers in their 20s end up with muffled hearing of someone in middle age or older if they fail to protect their hearing. Often, the noise level on a farm can rival that of a rock concertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonic impact, according to researchers.

Technology Protecting Cattle Three wolves with GPS collars are being used to prevent wolf attacks on cattle herds roaming summer pastures in Washington. The pilot program provides a nonlethal method of protecting cattle. A year ago, a control system utilizing snipers and trappers drew overwhelmingly sharp criticism from the public at large. The program assigns range riders to areas where cattle graze in wolf habitat. When wolves are detected moving near cattle, the cattle are moved away. One Washington rancher, who lives in the area, indicated that thus far, the plan is working and no cattle had been lost in the area of impact. CONTINUED ON PAGE 70

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The Numbers Game Numbers and statistics in Agriculture provide a telling story. For instance in 1930, one farmer’s output fed an estimated 10 people. By 2013, one farmer’s output is enough to feed 165 people. In 1930, 25% of consumers income went toward food purchases. Today, that amount is a mere 10%. Farmers made up 22% of the population in 1930, and today, that figure is just 2%. Obviously, farms got bigger and production has been increased dramatically through adoption of technology.

Record Beef Profitability Predicted Agricultural economists are projecting near-record profitability in 2014. Limited cattle supplies, along with high domestic demand, a stronger economy with more disposable income and improving global opportunities are listed as justification for the economists’ optimism. Beef prices are continuing to improve and are expected to move an additional 2-3% higher during the next year. However, that trend could change if consumers turn to pork and poultry as less expensive sources of protein.

Meat Prices Impact Consumer Choices As prices for beef and pork products increase, consumers have shown than they begin to show more interest in lower-cost poultry products. A survey of food demand in November found that consumers were more concerned about finding affordable foods within their budget while also meeting taste and safety considerations. As supermarket prices for beef and pork continue to climb, consumers say they plan to stay within their budgets by purchasing more chicken and turkey products, and by dining out less often.

All-Out Effort Against COOL US meatpackers continue to appeal to Congress in a desperate attempt to stave off new federal labeling laws that require more information about the origins of beef, pork and other meats. At issue is the much-maligned Country of Origin Labeling legislation. The companies have lobbied Congress to amend the latest rules within the proposed new farm bill, arguing that they impose unnecessary costs on the industry. Consumer groups contend that the labels will help consumers make more informed decisions on the meat they buy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 72

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Semen: $20/unit. Volume discounts available.

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Ryan and Maureen Mai 427 Peaceful Way • Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 208-267-2668 • rymocattle@gmail.com

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2/11/14

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■ Actual BW: 96 lbs.

■ Super disposition

■ His calves come easily, grow fast with plenty of muscle and length.

■ Number Changer — not only is Mr. Beefmaker in the top 10% of 7 EPDs, he shatters those numbers.

JDJ Nova 014J Dam: DWSR Miss Nova N20 Opps Cactus Amber

Hooks Shear Force 38K Sire: WS Beef Maker R13 DCR Ms. Ribeye N72

ASA#: 2549197 • PB SM

INDUSTRY UPDATE SNAP Cuts Negative for Ag The largest cut in USDA’s food stamp program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP) will in all probability have a negative impact on animal agriculture. The cuts went into effect in November when Congress allowed the increase built into the 2009 economic stimulus bill to expire. However, as food budgets shrink, whether due to underemployment, SNAP reductions or other constraints, people are forced to make hard decisions about what food products they buy. The category that traditionally gets reduced first is meat and poultry.

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FDA Proposes Trans Fats Ban The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on artificial trans fats in processed food ranging from cookies to frozen pizzas, citing the risk of heart disease. Partially hydrogenated oils, the primary dietary source of the fats, have been shown to raise “bad’ cholesterol levels. Reductions in use of trans fats could prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths annually, according to FDA. Many restaurant chains, including McDonald’s, have voluntarily eliminated the use of trans fats.

Feedlot BRD Treatment Costs Jump According to USDA’s Veterinary Service (VS) indicates that direct costs of treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD), among many maladies, in feedlot cattle have nearly doubled since 1999. Results of a VS survey shows that 16.2% of all feedlot cattle are affected by BRD, up from 14.4% in 1999. In other words, progress toward reducing BRD progress toward reducing incidence has been negative. BRD and pneumonia continue to be the largest and most costly challenges in the management of new feedlot arrivals.

Zoetis Building in China The animal health company Zoetis has broken ground for a major manufacturing facility in China. The 110-worker plant is designed to produce animal medications for China and supply products for livestock customers in more than 60 countries. The firm recently reported third quarter revenue in the Asia-Pacific region at $167 million, an increase of 7% over the same quarter one year ago. Livestock product sales rose to 8%, driven mostly by new swine products and the sale of companion animal products. CONTINUED ON PAGE 74

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ASA#: 2709087 • Purebred Simmental • Black • Polled

859-987-5758 (office) 859-421-6100 (cell) pleent@aol.com

5 unit minimum, for semen contact:

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Richard Dimler and Sons Box 580 • Grenfell, SK S0G 2B0 Brian Valentine 509-760-3046 (cell) or 306-451-7205 (cell) prostockbv@gmail.com www.doublebardfarms.com

Double Bar D Farms

Owned by:

Full sister to Captain Morgan. Sold for $20,000 to Harvie Ranching and Sunrise Simmentals.

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■ We cannot express our excitement to have the opportunity to use Captain Morgan extensively in our program

■ Backed by an incredible cow family, his flushmate sisters are impeccable.

■ He easily checks all of the criteria to create a near perfect breeding specimen.

■ It is an honor to introduce the record selling Simmental bull into our herdsire line-up. Captain Morgan has ignited our breed, demanding $190,000 at the Sunny Valley Simmentals sale.

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Farmers Getting Older

Affluent Buying Land

On average, US farmers and ranchers are getting older, a fact that has some industry leaders concerned. However, based on overall labor trends, there may be little cause for alarm, according to some economists. In 1945, the average age of farmer/ranchers was 48.7 years. By 1975, the age had advanced to 51.7, and by 2007, it had advanced to 57.1 years. At the same time, the median age of the entire US labor force had also aged, moving from 34.6 years in 1980 to 41.7 years in 2010, indicating that, in general, all categories of workers are aging and for whatever reason manyare delaying retirement.

The countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wealthy investors are buying up acreage at an escalating rate, as the top 100 landowners added 700,000 acres during 2012. The top 100 list contains such recognizable names as Ted Turner, Stan Kroenke and Amazon founder Jeff Bezoz. Those 100 landowners now collectively own 33 million acres, representing 2% of the US land mass. The top two, John Malone and Turner, each possess more than 2 million acres. Most purchase the land as an investment, but also preserve the land for food production and wildlife habitat.

Grazing Land Values Rise The average value of US pastureland rose another 4.3% in 2013, up to $1,200 an acre, according to USDA. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another record high, but only one-third the pace being paid for the booming cropland market, where values escalated another 13% to an average of $4,000 an acre. The increase in pasture values is attributed to several factors, including low interest rates, increased investments because of low returns from other sources, and high livestock prices. Prices remain highest in the Northern Plains, where values jumped 18%.

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Rancher Loses 124 Head A North Dakota rancher who spent more than two days looking for missing cattle discovered 40 cows and 88 calves had fallen into a frozen river and died. Since the animals had adequate feed and water, the rancher was puzzled over why they wandered into the river. The incident occurred close to where the Cannonball River meets the Missouri River in Morton County. The rancher and state will now work together to find a suitable location for disposing of the carcasses. CONTINUED ON PAGE 76

36th Annual Pride in Performance Sale Thursday, April 3, 2014 • 1:00 PM Yankton Livestock Auction North Hwy. 81, Yankton, South Dakota Sale Phone: 605-665-2999

Selling: 30 Simmental and Angus Bulls F1 to Purebreds • Sired by top performing test station bulls and AI Sires. • Ingenity tested for performance traits. • Our program is backed by over 40 years of AI breeding to trait-leading bulls.

Sale Day Phone: 605-665-2999 Contact us for catalog

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Benefits of Early Weaning Studies conducted by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) confirm that it pays to wean calves early when severe weather conditions such as drought hinder beef cattle production. The study found that early weaning positively affects cows, heifers and steers. Cows were in better body condition at the start of winter, while early-weaning increased the likelihood that first-calf heifers will become pregnant on time the following breeding season. Early-weaned steers reached maturity sooner when body weight gain, feedlot performance and carcass traits were measured.

Costs Reduced by Genetic Testing A genomics technique previously used to analyze corn has been applied to cattle by researchers at Cornell University, cutting costs of a genetic profile from as much as $150 to $40 or even less. The technique is called Genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) and is described as “an inexpensive process consisting of four basic steps to translate DNA to data, giving producers a picture of the herd’s genetics more quickly and cheaply.”

Ecosystems Keep Planet Cooler Recent enhanced growth of the Earth’s plant life has significantly slowed the heating of the planet, according to a study by researchers at Princeton University. They found that land ecosystems have kept the planet cooler by absorbing billions of tons of carbon, especially during the past 60 years. During the period from the 1860s to the 1950s, land use by humans was a substantial source of carbon entering the atmosphere primarily because of deforestation and logging. In the 1960s, man began to use land differently, restoring forests and adopting environmentally friendly farming practices.

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Ticks Resist Pesticide Scientists at the University of Glasgow (Scotland) have discovered that the cattle tick Phipicephalus microplus, a significant parasite of cattle in the tropics, have developed a resistance to Amitraz, which is widely used for control the pests. About 80% of cattle around the world, mostly in the tropics and subtropics are exposed to the cattle tick, cost more than $6 billion annually. The resistance to Amitraz was found in more than 50% of Mexican ticks and 20% of Australian tick populations.

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The US beef industry has made great progress in dealing with carcass contamination involving E. coli, and E. coli O157 positives in ground beef sampling have dropped by more than 90% in the last decade. However, the same cannot be said for the incidence of Salmonella in ground beef. There has not been a significant decrease in human incidence of Salmonella. However, there are other major sources of Salmonella, such as poultry, eggs, etc. that may be impacting the accuracy of the data with relation to beef.

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Ban on Horse Slaughter Lifted The ongoing horse meat processing issue continues its roller-coaster ride through the nation’s courts. In mid-December, a federal appeals court removed a temporary ban on domestic horse slaughter, clearing the way for plants in Iowa, Missouri and New Mexico to open. In the meantime, an appeal of a lawsuit filed by animal rights groups proceeds. When Congress banned horsemeat processing in 2007, disposal of unwanted, old or injured horses was seriously compromised. Some animals were trucked to Mexico or Canada to be slaughtered, while others were abandoned and allowed to starve or die lingering deaths due to disease or old age. CONTINUED ON PAGE 82

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Farm Computer Use Rising USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released the latest Farm computer Usage and Ownership report, which has determined than an increase in utilization on US farms has reached record levels with a higher level of high speed internet access compared to dial-up. According to the report, 67% of US farms have internet access, up from 62% two years ago, and 70% have computer access, up from 65%. The report also said that 40% of farms use computers for farm business, an increase of 3% from two years ago.

The Never Fed Beta Agonists labels require verification that meat is derived from animals that were never fed beta agonists and is free of beta agonist residues. If the Russian market is accessed it could open the way for 60,000 tons of frozen muscle cuts.

Oxygen Therapy For Pinkeye

New “Never Fed” Designation USDA’s Marketing Service has updated its Quality System Verification Program to include a new “Never Fed Beta Agonists” marketing claim. The new designation could help US beef exporters regain access to the lucrative Russian market, which has been closed for almost a year due to concerns over the use of ractopamine.

Announcing The Blockbuster Cattlemen’s Group, a partnership of purebred and commercial cattlemen with members of the Northeast and in Texas, offers registered Simmental and SimAngus™ bulls, both black and red, to commercial cattlemen and purebred breeders. Call 814-591-2125 or 443-465-6159.

Dr. Bob Bard, a Texas optometrist who is also a cattle breeder, has reported good results on pinkeye treatment in cattle by spraying ozonated, distilled water directly into the infected eye several times for a day or two. According to Bard, the eye generally clears up in a short period of time. Oxygen therapy is not unusual for a variety of maladies, including eye problems, but it is not well known or well accepted in some medical circles. Generally, when oxygen is used, it is under hyperbaric conditions in pressurized chambers with higher-than-normal oxygen content.

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USDA Ag Research Service (ARS) scientists have discovered a new way to fight foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). They have discovered interferons (proteins) can instantly protect animals against FMD, giving vaccines time to induce the animals’ immune response necessary to fight the disease. There are three families of interferons (type I, type II and type III) and it has been found that type I has proven to be effective in controlling FMD. They also found that type III protects cattle from FMD as early as one day after vaccination.

Possible Key to E. Coli Located A substance linked to mood enhancement could be a key factor in combating bacteria that cause serious foodborne illness, according to a study by North Dakota State University researchers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 84

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■ He will sire cattle that have moderate birth weight, excellent early growth, very high post weaning gains, and outstanding IMF first set of bulls averaged 128 ratio for IMF.

ES Kilowat KH19 Dam: TJ 15T TJ 8L

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Researchers found that B-pheny-lethylamine (PEA) reduced the number of Escherichia coli in beef broth. PEA is described as a substance found in chocolate in trace amounts, and health food stores sell it in pill form as a mood booster.

Insects Combat Methane Research from the University of Helsinki in Finland, has determined that methane generated in livestock production can be cut substantially by maintaining a high population of beetles. The study shows beetles tunneling through cow pies, aerating them, and easing anerobic conditions, thus preventing carbon dioxide from converting to methane. A major concern, identified by the researchers is that many dung beetle species are on the decline, worldwide.

Potassium in the Ruminant Diet Potassium may often be an underappreciated mineral in ruminant nutrition, but it plays several key roles in the body, including acid-base regulation, osmotic pressure maintenance, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction and transport of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Forage-based diets often contain excess potassium, but the negative effect of too much of the mineral on ruminants remains unclear. What is known is that in most cases, toxicity from an abundance of potassium, is very rare, as the excess is generally excreted in the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urine.

USDA Approves Elanco Vaccine The US Department of Agriculture has issued the Veterinary Biological License for Viralign 6ÂŽ, the first combination modified-life virus vaccine to provide targeted protection against bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus 1b. The first-of-its-kind vaccine enables low-volume, subcutaneous administration in cattle five months of age or older. Marketed by Elanco, Viralign 6 also provides protection against BVD strains 1a and 2, bovine respiratory synchtial virus, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus and parainfluenza3.

Modern Plant Reopens A state-of-the-art beef processing facility located in Gordon, NE, has reopened after a failed attempt as a kosher plant resulted in closure five years ago. In addition, the prior owner was sentenced to 27 years in prison for financial fraud. The city of Gordon had acquired the facility at a trustee sale in 2009. Open Range Beef purchased the plant from the city several months ago and reopened in early December. The 36,000 square foot plant employs 100 workers with potential to add even more. In addition to beef, the plant will perform custom slaughter and processing for specialty meat as well as organic and natural beef.

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Tyson Foods Tops Packing Industry Tyson Foods, headquartered in Springdale, AR, is the largest beef packing operation in the US, according to a recent listing. Ranked second is JBS Beef Company of Greeley, CO, followed by Cargill Meat Solutions, headquartered in Wichita. Rounding out the top 10 are: 4) National Beef Packing, Kansas City; 5) American Food Groups, Green Bay; 6) Greater Omaha Packing, Omaha; 7) Nebraska Beef, Omaha; 8) Caviness Beef Packers, Amarillo; 9) Agri-Beef Company, Boise; and 10) Sam Kane Beef Processors, Corpus Christi.

Cargill Plant Goes Solar Cargill, Inc. has announced that its Fresno, CA, beef processing plant has added solar energy to pre-heat water used throughout the plant for food safety and sanitation. In the process, the plant has reduces its fossil fuel energy requirements. The Fresno processing facility is one of the largest of its type in California and produces more than 124,000 tons of beef annually. The facility installed a methane recovery system several years ago in an effort to remain environmentally friendly.

Announcing The Blockbuster Cattlemen’s Group, a partnership of like-minded cattlemen and women who appreciate good cattle, is located primarily in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The group offers registered black and red Simmental and SimAngus™ bulls, both yearlings and adult bulls. Call 814-591-2125 or 443-465-6159.

Meyer Angus and SimAngusTM Outcross Connection Bull Sale Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the farm, 5 miles east of Wagner, SD Silent Auction type format Bidding starts at 12:00 Noon and ends at 1:30 PM

Selling: 10 Yearling Angus Bulls sired by Zorzal and Patron 10 Yearling SimAngus™ sired by Hard Rock R Plus Hard Rock 145X CAA# BPG739602

– All bulls are sired by complete outcross sires to both Angus and SimAngus™ breeds. – They are on a high roughage ration – “Rancher Friendly”. – Bulls have been ultrasound and semen tested. – Guaranteed breeders. – These bulls are all out of top notch mama cows. – We’re big on Quality no Quantity!!

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OSHA Cites Fertilizer Company West Fertilizer Company has been charged with 24 “serious” safety violations and is facing huge fines as a result of the April, 2013, explosion and fire that killed 15 people and injured more than 200 in the tiny Texas town of West. The action is by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The charges are for exposing workers to fire and explosive hazards hazards of ammonium nitrate and chemical burns, plus inhalation hazards from anhydrous ammonia storage and servicing.

McDonald’s Changing Menu Rising beef prices resulting from shrinking herd sizes are blamed for forcing fast food giant McDonald’s to adjust its value menu. Items will still be offered for $1 or less, but other menu lists will move prices higher. Beef prices have increased dramatically in recent years for several reasons. Consecutive years of drought, rising feed costs and liquidation of cattle numbers have all contributed to the shrinkage.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D. Last issue, I mainly discussed the new ASA Science Forum www.simmental.org/forum as a recent effort to better inform our members about the ASA and science in general. We have developed two new blogs as additional avenues to educate our members and the public about topics concerning ASA, our members, and some of our programs. These blogs, “Have You Herd?” and “TREG”, offer a platform for immediate publication of current issues and have been well received, to date 1,189 views on “Have You Herd” and 8,362 views on “TREG”. The “Have You Herd” blog, written by Leoma Wells, focuses DNA processing and Total Herd Enrollment, (THE). Leoma Wells is a customer service specialist who heads our DNA, Genetic testing, and THE programs. “Have You Herd” is an excellent resource to stay current on how to enter data, upcoming deadlines, and information related to DNA testing. Our other

new blog, “TREG”, is an offshoot of our magazine, the Register. “TREG” has three categories; Faces of SimGenetics, Science and SimGenetics, and SimGenetic Happenings, with contributions from Courtney Wesner, PTP show representative, Hannah Wine, Director of Youth, Media, and PTP, and Jackie Atkins, Director of Science and Education. The main focus of “TREG” is to provide supplemental information, pictures, and articles that complement the content of the Register. You can find the “Have You Herd?” blog at haveuherd.wordpress.com/ and the “TREG” blog at asasimmental.wordpress.com/ or link to them through our homepage www.simmental.org. You can automatically receive emails when new content is added to either blog by becoming a follower of the blogs (click on the grey “follow” box at the bottom of the screen and enter your email). You can also help us spread the word by sharing the stories on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ or liking the stories on Facebook. We hope you make use of these new resources offered by ASA. If you have suggestions for the blogs or other educational material, please send them to jatkins@simmgene.com.

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57th Annual Performance Selected Bull Sale Saturday, April 5th, 2014, Starting at 11:00 am At The University Of Wisconsin Platteville Pioneer Farm Three miles south of Platteville on Highway 80, then 3 miles east on College Farm Road

BULLS WERE FED A FORAGE BASED RATION – COME CHECK THEM OUT

Selling 85 Yearling Performance Tested Bulls Angus • Simmental • Red Angus • Tarentaise • Composite To take a look at the sale catalog, performance information, pedigree information and video of the bullsjust go to:

www.wisconsinbeef.com or call 608-342-1119 for more information Complimentary lunch served by the Grant County Livestock & Meats Judging Team

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■ His two-year-old daughters are calving and have perfect udders and as good as you’ll ever see.

Gib: 435-310-0041 • Steven: 435-310-1725 Jeannie: 435-421-1200 • Beaver, UT 84713 jeannieyardley@yahoo.com www.yardleycattleco.com

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■ He was the top performing bull out of our entire sale offering of 200 head. He had a 747 lb WW without creep, 1,460 YW, TG on Feed getting mostly hay of 4.45 lb day. He put this all together in a moderate frame score packaged. As a yearling he had a 17.1 REA and a 40 cm scrotal.

■ His first 16 sons averaged $6,203 and his first daughter sold for $30,000 and went on to be Calf Champion at the NAILE.

■ Ideal mating for Dream On daughters, and an outcross to most pedigrees today.

■ Excellent choice for any breeder looking to improve phenotype in all ways.

Yardley Prowlerpinonn 319 Dam: Miss Yardley T68 Miss Yardley M211

Bootprint Dinero F33 Sire: Yardley Impressive T371 Miss Yardley P101

ASA#: 2522822 • PB SM

PREPARING FOR ESTROUS SYNCHRONIZATION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director of Science and Education

Although it may feel early to think about the breeding season, it will soon be upon us. A little forethought and planning will go a long way to make this year’s breeding season run smoothly. The Beef Reproductive Task Force (made up of academia, industry personnel, and veterinarians) has an excellent website (http://beefrepro.unl.edu/) with information on recommended estrous synchronization (ES) protocols for heifers and cows and many articles filled with applied information aimed to improve reproductive performance in beef cattle. The current ES protocols recommended for 2014 are included in the following pages, note the first page is for cows and the second for heifers. It is important to distinguish these age groups as heifers and cows frequently respond differently to ES. For each age group, there are protocols designed for heat detecting only, using heat detection combined with a clean-up fixed timed artificial insemination (AI), and fixed timed AI (breeding all synchronized females at one time with no heat detection; note one protocol is specific for Bos Indicus cows). There are many, many research trials behind each one of these protocols and the administration of all the treatments should be followed meticulously. You will note, some of these protocols begin a month before the start of the breeding season, so you need to plan accordingly. Here are some additional tips to running a successful ES and AI Program: • Identify animals in a clear and easy-to-read fashion. • Keep accurate calving, breeding, and pregnancy records. • Ensure herd health and disease prevention with a well-designed vaccination protocol prior to breeding season. • Vaccinate at least 30 days before the breeding season begins. • Synchronize and inseminate only cows with BCS ≥ 5.0. • The cows should average ≥ 40 days postpartum by start of ES. • Plan ahead and meticulously follow ES protocols. • If heat detecting, spend as much time observing heat as possible. 90

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• Use a minimum of one person to detect heat per 100 head of synchronized cattle. • Use heat detection aides like Estrotect™, tail chalk, chin ball markers, gomer bulls, or computerized systems like HeatWatch® to facilitate estrus detection. • Use a properly trained AI technician. • Purchase semen from a Certified Semen Services collection facility. • If distinguishing AI from clean up bull bred pregnancies is important, consider keeping the clean up bull separate from the herd until 10-14 days have elapsed after prostaglandin. • Pregnancy check by 75 days after AI via ultrasound or 80-90 days after AI via rectal palpation. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS! Failure to have your heifers/cows ready, not following the ES protocols, sloppy semen handling, poor heat detection, etc. will all eat away at a successful breeding season. Put forth your best efforts in every aspect leading to the breeding season and you will surely see results.

The ES Protocols recommended for 2014 can be found on pages 92 and 93.

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Goeken Cattle John & Susan Goeken 30139 435th Ave • Utica, SD 57067 605-364-7432

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■ This bull is powerfully constructed from the ground up, fluid in his movement, attractive headed, perfect in his hip, tail head, and hind one third with that incredible overall look we have come to expect from his sire. ■ Bankroll’s dam, Patsdale Mary is a no-miss donor at 4E Simmentals in Plaza, ND, and is currently writing her own page in the Simmental world. ■ Feel free to view Bankroll for yourself at Dakota Sire Service in Mitchell, SD, or while working the pastures of Goeken Cattle in Utica, SD. Bankroll is a game changer for the Simmental Breed.

■ KECH/4E Bankroll Z303 comes as Broker’s best son to date. He breaks all the rules when it comes to Purebred Simmental cattle and is unequaled in his type and kind.

Nichols Legacy G151 Dam: Patsdale Mary Patsdale Martha

SVF Steel Force S701 Sire: Mr. Hoc Broker JM BF H25

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Saturday, March 22, 2014 Volume Discount & Enhanced Bull Guarantee

12:00 Noon • Wytheville, VA 193 Fall and Spring-Born Bulls On Test Only the Top 2/3 Will Sell!!! Simmental and SimAngusTM, Angus, Hereford, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Gelbvieh Balancer and Red Angus

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Virginia BCIA Office: Dr. Scott Greiner, Educational Advisor 540-231-9159 • 540-231-3010 (fax) e-mail: sgreiner@vt.edu SWVA Test Station Manager Tim Sutphin 540-980-5848 Tel-O-Auction Available

CALENDAR FEBRUARY 22-3/1 24 26 28

Hofmann Simmental’s Annual “Buy Your Way” Bull Sale — Clay Center, KS Rust Mountain View Ranch “Ace In the Hole” Bull Sale — Turtle Lake, ND Chestnut Angus Annual Bull Sale — Pipestone, MN Cow Camp Ranch Annual Spring Bull Sale — Lost Springs, KS

MARCH 1 Flying H Genetics Spring Bull Sale — Arapahoe, NE 1 Hill’s Ranch Production Sale — Stanford, MT 1 Kentucky Beef Expo Simmental Sale — Louisville, KY 1 Moore Land and Cattle 2nd Annual Online Bull Sale — cwcattlesales.com 1 Ruby Cattle Co. Performance Bull Sale, Lamoni, IA 1 Trinity Farms Generations of Excellence Sale — Ellensburg, WA (pg. 62) 1 Quest of the West Bull Sale — Spanish Fork, UT 1 Walsh Simmental Bull Sale — Hubbard, NE 2 Gateway Genetics Versatility+ Bull Sale — Pierce, NE (pg. 87) 3 JLK Family Simmental Ranch 14th Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale — Wessington Springs, SD 4 Barker Cattle Co. Bull Production Sale — Burley, ID 4 Doll Simmental Ranch 34th Annual Production Sale — Mandan, ND 4 Houston International Simmental/Simbrah Sale — Houston, TX 5 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo-Simmental/Simbrah Open Shows — Houston, TX 5 Janssen Farms “JF Scalebuster” Bull Sale, Dunlap, IA 6 JMB Angus/Rains Simmental/NBar Cattle Bull Sale — Sharon Springs, KS 6 Pleasant Hill Farms March Madness Bull and Heifer Sale — Bowling Green, KY 7 Eichacker Simmentals’ Annual Bull Sale — Salem, SD (pg. 58) 7 KSU’s Annual Legacy Sale — Manhattan, KS 7-16 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show — Mercedes, TX 7 Snake River Annual Bull Sale — Twin Falls, ID 7 Sutherlin Farms Red Angus Production Sale — Stevensville, MT 8 Gonsior Simmental Production Sale — Fullerton, NE 8 Great Lakes Beef Connection — Clare, MI (pg. 29) 8 Tennessee Simmental Association’s Spring Sale/Tennessee Beef Agribition — Lebanon, TN 8 Yardley Cattle Company’s 41st Annual Bull Sale — Beaver, UT 9 WI Simmental Association’s Spring Spectacular Sale — Lancaster, WI (pg. 77) 10 Keller Broken Heart Ranch Annual Production Sale — Mandan, ND 12 Lechleiter 26th Annual Bull Sale — Loma, CO (pg. 58) 13 Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale — San Saba, TX 13 Schmig Simmental Ranch 31st Annual Production Sale — Stockholm, SD 14 74-51 Bull Sale — Marshall, OK (pg. 37) 14 Koester/Leland Red Angus Annual Production Sale — Sidney, MT 14 Performance Tested Bull Sale at Western Illinois University — Macomb, IL 15 Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch 22nd Anniversary Annual Bull and Heifer Sale — Fort Collins, CO (pg. 39) 15 Cattlemen’s Choice Bull Sale — Fredonia, KS 15 Flying H Genetics Spring Bull Sale — Lowry City, MO (pg. 1) 15 Meyer Angus and SimAngus Outcross Connection Bull Sale — Wagner, SD (pg. 86) 15 Ohio Beef Expo/Eastern Spring Classic Sale — Columbus, OH 15 Polivkas Powerline Cattle “Complete Dispersal” Sale — West Point, NE (pg. 98) 15 Red Hill Farms 9th Annual Bull and Female Sale — Lafayette, TN (pg. 116) 15 Utah Beef Improvement Association Performance Bull Test Sale — Salina, UT 16 Missouri Spring Round Up — (Canceled) 18 Open Gate Ranch Sale — Simms, MT (pg. 31) 19 Lee’s Cattle Company 10th Annual Bull Sale — Brush, CO (pg. 80) 21 3C Christensen Ranch and NLC Simmental Ranch 43rd Annual Bull & Heifer Sale — Wessington, SD (pg. 107) 21 Gengenbach Cattle Company's 6th Annual Production Sale — Grant, NE (pg. 81) 21 Sunflower Genetics’ Annual Sale — Maple Hill, KS (pgs. 53, 61) 22 Back to the Basics Sale — Fountain Run, KY (pg. 100) 22 Hilltop Simmentals Private Treaty Bull Sale — Hudson, SD (pg. 57) 22 Professional Beef Genetics Open House Bull Sale — Clinton, MO (pgs. 58, 103) 22 R&R Genetics Bull and Heifer Sale — Tremonton, UT 22 SW VA BCIA Bull and Heifer Sale — Wytheville, VA (pg. 95) 24 Leachman Cattle of Colorado Spring Sale — Wellington, CO (pgs. 12-13) 26 Bridle Bit Simmentals 1st Annual All Terrain Bull Sale — Springfield, CO (pg. 47) 26 Pelton Simmental and Red Angus 21st Annual Sale — LaCrosse, KS (pg. 27) 26 Premium Sourced Cattle Bull Sale — Eckley, CO (pg. 19) 26 Washington Cattlemen’s Association’s 21st Annual Bull Test Sale — Eltopia, WA 28 Pennsylvania Beef Expo Simmental Sale — Pennsylvania Furnace, PA 29 Dickinson Simmental and Angus Ranch 42nd Annual Production Sale — Gorham, KS (pg. 43) CONTINUED ON PAGE 98

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MARCH

(Cont.) 29 T Heart Ranch High Altitude Bull Sale — Monte Vista, CO (pg. 97) 29 The Gathering at Shoal Creek — Excelsior Springs, MO 29 Vertical Edge Genetics “Bulls In Bancroft Production Sale” — Bancroft, ID 29 Wildberry Farms Bull and Bred Heifer Sale — Hanover, IL (pg. 111)

APRIL 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 8 12 12 12 12 17 19 19 19 25 26 26

Williams Cattle Co.’s No April Foolin Show Heifer and Genetics Sale — Follett, TX (pg. 51) 73rd Annual Kansas Bull Test Performance Tested Bull Sale — Beloit, KS (pg. 30) Canaday Ranch 36th Annual Pride in Performance Sale — Yankton, SD (pg. 75) Edge of the West Bull Sale, Mandan, ND (pg. 59) South Dakota State University Angus and SimAngus™ Bull Sale — Brookings, SD (pg. 75) Bulls of the Bluegrass — Mt. Sterling, KY (pg. 108) Clanton River Ranch’s 1st Annual Production Sale — Odum, GA (pg. 83) Drake Cattle. Co Simmental Bull Sale — Centerville, IA Fliehman Family Show Cattle’s Bull Sale — Richmond, IN Gentlemen of the Northland Sale — Clara City, MN Iowa Beef Connection — Anita, IA (pg. 69) McDonald Farms 11th Annual “Pick of the Pen” Bull Sale — Blacksburg, VA (pg. 104) Michigan Beef Expo Sale — East Lansing, MI WBIA 57th Annual Performance Selected Bull Sale — Plattville, WI (pg. 88) Northern Plains Simmental’s 8th Annual Sale — Bowbells, ND (pg. 80) Thomas Ranch’s 42nd Annual Bull Sale — Harrold, SD Brant Farms Genetic Balance Sale — Hinckley, MN (pg. 106) Cattlemen’s Choice Sale — Hartwell, GA (pg. 68) Southeast All Black Classic — Greenwood, FL West Virginia Beef Expo Simmental Sale — Weston, WV 73rd IBEP Bull Sale — Springville, IN (pg. 21) Nelson Livestock Company’s Annual Bull Sale — Baker, MT (pg. 64) Owen Bros. Diamonds & Spurs SimGenetic Sale — Bois d’Arc, MO Virginia Simmental Association SimSensation Sale — Harrisonburg, VA (pg. 102) New York Bull and Heifer All Breeds Sale — Seneca Falls, NY Heartland Performance with Class Bull Sale — Waverly, IA (pg. 70) Sunset View Farms’ Family Traditions Female Sale — Auburn, KY (pg. 74)

MAY 1 2 3 3 10

Nelson Simmental and SimAngus™ Bull Sale — Glasgow, MT Southern New England Simmental Association’s 3rd Annual All Breed Sale — Springfield, MA Stars and Stripes Sale — Gettysburg, PA Timberland Cattle’s Best-of-the-Black Angus and SimAngus Female, Sale — Vernon, AL Carolina’s “Full House” Multi-Breed Female Sale — Clemson, SC

JUNE 18-21 18-21 19-21 26-29

AJSA North Central Regional — Hutchinson, KS BIF Symposium — Lincoln, NE AJSA Eastern Regional — Winston Salem, NC AJSA Western Regional — Bozeman, MT

JULY 13-20

AJSA National Classic, Louisville, KY

AUGUST 2 23

Genetic Connection Sale — Cullman, GA Georgia Generations of Value Sale — Colbert, GA

SEPTEMBER 6 13 14 17 20 25 27

NC Fall Harvest Sale — Union Grove, NC Silver Towne Farms 28th Annual Production Sale — Winchester, IN (pg. 8) Field of Dreams Production Sale — Hope IN Bullseye Breeder’s Angus Bull Sale — Oakdale, CA KenCo Family Matters Sale — Auburn, KY Beef Solutions Bull Sale — Ione, CA Head of the Class Sale — Louisburg, KS

OCTOBER 4 5

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Buckeye’s Finest Sale — Belle Center, OH The Harvest at Krieger Farms — Universal, IN

She sold for $14,000 in Hook Farms Bred For Balance Production Sale in February 2013.

Hook’s Sarita 4S

.38

.43

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 2.4.14

.28 .44

Carcass

.22

.27

–

.16

.35 .26

12.3 19.7 -.26

REA

.40

.25

.31

.61 -.013 .82

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

.21

ACC

BW WW

9.4 30.4 58.5

Maternal

Hook’s Shear Force 38K Dam: Hook’s Sarita 4S Hook’s Pearl 22-P

EPD 16.7 -4.2 56.1 93.3

Trait

Direct

Dr. J Analyst M250 Sire: Hook’s Final Analysis 7U Hook’s Patti 7U

API

.17 5

-.34 162.3 80.8

Shr

$ Index

ASA#: 2674971 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled

Leonard Miller Neligh, NE 68756 402-887-4458 402-640-8875 (c)

Sandy Acres Simmental

Discounts available on large heifer breeding projects.

Semen available through owner

Semen: $16/unit

■ Few young sire prospects can match his unique genetic profile.

■ Son of Hook’s Sarita 4S with pedigree and cow family stacked for low BW, Carcass Merit and profit indexes.

■ Awesome Final Analysis son projecting breed-leading calving ease and maternal traits.

AD INDEX Alabama Genex Custom Collection . . . . . . . . . 78 Gibbs Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 117 Moore Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Timberland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

California Top Line Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Colorado Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 58 Bridle Bit Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Campbell Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Diamond Peak Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . 47 Evans, Blaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fritzler Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Leachman Elite Semen Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Lechleiter Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lee’s Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Premium Sourced Cattle, LLC. . . . . . 19 Raftopoulos, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC SRS Red Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 T-Heart Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Florida Canada, Roy and Cooper . . . . . . . . 108 Hill, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Pender Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Georgia Britt Angus Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Cattlemen’s Choice Sale . . . . . . . . . . 68 Clanton River Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Summerville, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

Idaho Lanting Enterprises, LLC. . . . . . . . . . 62 Promise Land Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Rymo Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Vertical Edge Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Illinois Adcock Land and Livestock. . . . . . . . 17 Allied Genetic Resources . . . . . . . 5, 17, 27, 29, 47, 56, 62, 64, 69, 71, 78, 83, 84, 97, 104, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 116, 117, IBC CONTINUED ON PAGE 102

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Robert & Esther Trausch 712-790-3033 Chris Wilson, Manager 641-745-0323 www.Trauschfarms.com Email: etrausch04@yahoo.com Trauschfarms.blogspot.com Find us on Facebook @ Trausch Farms Sires

Trausch Farms

Austin Fisk 403-378-3962

Semen available through owners and through all major distributors.

Semen: $30/unit

Direct

.32

.33

97.9

Maternal

Carcass

GWS Ebonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trademark 6N Dam: Kenco Miley Cottontail JM Dice-H25-L24

.25

.27

.31

57.6 16.7

.16

9.6

.28 .20

28.6 -.63

Owned by Trausch Farms, Sanders Ranch and Dunn Land & Livestock

.25

10.6 22.5

REA

.36

.15

.25

.11 -.045 .87

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW YG Marb Fat

Spring 2014 ASA Sire Summary, as of 1.24.14

.29 .36

ACC

BW WW

EPD 13.5 .7

Trait

CNS Dream On L186 Sire: HTP/SVF Duracell T52 HTP SVF Honeydew

-.62

Shr

123.2 73.9

API

$ Index

ASA#: 2642951 PB SM

Heterozygous Black Polled

Full sib to Tailgater. Owned by Hartman and Conley.

SS/PRS High Voltage

The $90,000 Dam of Tailgater.

Kenco Miley Cottontail

Maternal sib to Tailgater

SS/PRS Gunslinger

Full sib to Tailgater

HS Sweet Gem

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Illinois (continued)

HRM Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Kaser Brothers Simmental . . . . . . . . 61

Frozen Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Iowa Beef Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Moser Ranch, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Hopewell Views Simmentals . . . . . . . 60

Janssen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

N Bar Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

KA Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Jass Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Martin Cattle Sales, Larry . . . . . . . . . 78

Long’s Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Pelton Red Angus • SimAngus • Simmental . . . . . . . . . 27

Rhodes Angus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Springer Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Rains Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Sandidge, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Trausch Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

River Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Wildberry Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 111

VanAernam Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Rock Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 61 Sanders Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 SEK Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Indiana

Kansas

Indiana Beef Evaluation Program (IBEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ART-JEN Simmental Farm . . . . . . . 118

Purdue University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 21

Cow Camp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 5, 35, 61

Silver Towne Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Dickinson Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Bulls of the Bluegrass . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Trennepohl Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Dixson Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Burks Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Wesner Livestock Enterprises. . . . . . . 5

Gardiner Angus Ranch Inc. . . . . . . . . 12

Cowles’ Pleasant Hill Farms . . . . . . . 63

Gold Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Double Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Iowa

Hofmann Simmental Farm . . . . . . . . 61

Bielenberg Angus & Simmental. . . . . 69

Irvine Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DP Sales Management . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 68, 73, 74, 102, 108

Brink Fleckvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Jensen Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Dunn Land & Livestock . . . . . . . . . . 101

JMB Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Heartland Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Kansas Bull Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Brooks Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . . 61

Virginia Simmental Association’s

Sunflower Genetics LLC . . . . . . . 53, 61

Kentucky

Estes Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Estes Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Hill Country Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 100

BF Vidalia

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HPF Melody X309

SimSensation Sale Saturday, April 19, 2014 Rockingham Fair Grounds, Harrisonburg, VA Selling breds, pairs, opens, bulls and genetic lots both Simmental and SimAngusTM

Selling embryos by Upper Class and Wide Track JF Lady 865U

Selling embryos by Hooks Yukon and Wide Track FBF1 Combustible

Consignments still open, call today. Doug and Debbie Parke Drew and Holli Hatmaker 153 Bourbon Hills • Paris, KY 40361 859-987-5758 • 423-506-8844 • 859-421-6100 Cell pleent@aol.com • www.parkelivestock.com

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Selling a son of Upgrade

His influence sells

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Kentucky (continued) Kentucky Proud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Metzger Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . 63 Misty Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Reality Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Rocking P Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . 108 Sunset View Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Swain Select Simmental . . . . . . . . . 108

11th Annual

Tingle Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Wayward Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Welsh Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Louisiana Genex Custom Collection . . . . . . . . . 78 Global Fleckvieh Genetics. . . . . . . . 118 Robinson Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Saturday April 5, 2014 • 1:00 PM

Rugged R Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Maryland

“Our cows work for us; so our bulls will work for you.”

Blockbuster Cattlemen’s Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 82, 86

Michigan Freedom Run Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Great Lakes Beef Connection . . . . . . 29 Green Valley Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 J Bar J Ranch, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 JC Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Michigan Bull Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Michigan Cattlemen Association . . . . 76 Michigan Simmental Association. . . . 76 Michigan State University . . . . . . . . . 76 Salinas Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Triple Z Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Minnesota Guest Consignor:

2070 Walnut Springs Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 info@mcdonaldfarms.com

www.McDonaldFarms.com 540-552-2520 540-230-6225 (C)

Brant Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Eberspacher Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 98, 100, 106

since 1763

Jim and Kim McKenzie 196 Kimberlin Rd. Rural Retreat, VA 24368 276-620-889 Member of AGR and Performance Advocate

Hook Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12 Oak Meadow Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Sargeant Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Mississippi JRW Farms, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Little Creek Farm, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 118 Rockhill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 CONTINUED ON PAGE 106

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Missouri Cattle Visions . . . . . . . . . 23, 45, 52, 54, 78, 79, 85, 89, 112, 113, 114, 115 Flying H Genetics MO & NE . . . . . 1, 17 Genex Custom Collection . . . . . . . . . 78 Harriman Genetics, Bob . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lucas Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 96 Missouri Simmental Association . . . . 30 Professional Beef Genetics . . . . . . . 103 Rotert Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Royer, Jared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Ruble Cattle Services . . . . . . . . . 67, 77 SHO-ME Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Steaks Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC

Montana Bulls of the Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Genex Custom Collection . . . . . . . . . 78 Hill’s Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hudson Pines-Hayes Ranch . . . . . . . 17 Miller Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Nelson Livestock Company. . . . . . . . 64 Open Gate Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ORIgen . . . . . . 17, 56, 62, 78, 109, 117 Peck Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch . . . . . 59 Universal Semen Sales, Inc. . . . . 16, 78 Watts Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Nebraska Berger’s HerdMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Canaday Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Felt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Forster Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Gateway Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 GeneSeek a Neogen Company . 26, 84 Gengenbach Cattle Company . . . . . . 81 J&C Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Polivka’s Powerline Cattle . . . . . . . . . 98 Sandy Acres Simmental . . . . . . . . . . 99 Sloup Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Triangle J Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 35, 83, 60 Western Cattle Source. . . . . . . . 69, 110

North Carolina Smith, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC CONTINUED ON PAGE 108

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CONTINUED

North Dakota

Northern Plains Simmentals . . . . . . . 80

Griswold Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 79

4E Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Olafson Brothers Simmentals . . . . . . 59

Lazy U Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Dakota Xpress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 83

SRF Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, IBC

MCS Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Ellingson Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

SYS Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Hansen Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . 83

TNT Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

James Creek Simmental . . . . . . . . . 118

Ohio Ferguson Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Keller Broken Heart Ranch . . . . 59, 110

Oklahoma

PrimeTime AgriMarketing . . . . . . . . . 87

Kenner Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . 110

7451 Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Select Sires . 5, 17, 62, 72, 81, 109, 117

Kenner Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

ETR Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . 60, 79

Shugert, Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

16th Annual Sale • April 5, 2014 Held at the Chenault Agricultural Facility, Hwy 460 East, Mt. Sterling, KY

Oregon Bar CK Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . 58

Pennsylvania Blockbuster Cattlemen’s Group. . . . . . . 79, 82, 86

SELLING: PUREBRED & SIMANGUSTM BULLS Two-year-olds, Fall Long Yearlings and Spring Yearlings, all with performance data. • Many Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled • Purebred Simmentals and SimAngusTM • Bulls semen tested and with breed leading EPDs • Top quality, top genetics, affordable prices

South Dakota 3C Christensen Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 107 Benda Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Double J Farms Simmental Cattle. . . 58 Eichacker Simmentals. . . . . . . 5, 17, 58 Genex Custom Collection . . . . . . . . . 78 Goeken Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89, 91 Graesser Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Grubl Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

012Z Upgrade x Crown Jewel

14Z Dew It Right x Dream On

11Z Dew It Right x Kashmere T8

Hilltop Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Meyer, Jim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 NLC Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . 5, 107 S/M Fleckvieh Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 South Dakota State University . . . 5, 75 Traxinger Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Werning Cattle Company . . . . 5, 58, 89

A8 Manifest x Momentum

A12 Lucky Man x Mo Better

288Z Tanker x Sheza China Doll

Tennessee Arnold Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

CALL TODAY TO REQUEST A CATALOG!

Cooper Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Call or email for your catalog today! Consignors:

Sale Managed by:

Swain Select Simmental Doug and Debbie Parke Drew and Holli Hatmaker 153 Bourbon Hills Paris, KY 40361 859-987-5758 423-506-8844 859-421-6100 Cell pleent@aol.com www.parkelivestock.com

Red Hill Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

12113 Green Valley Drive Louisville, KY 40243 www.swainselect.com 502-287-2116 • 502-245-3866

WAYWARD HILL FARM Dr. Henry Allen Home: 859-873-8691 Cell: 859-229-0755 Chris Allen 859-351-4486

Double Diamond 859-588-9121 Rocking P Simmentals 606-584-7581 Misty Meadows 502-593-5136 Welsh Simmental 270-427-4717 270-670-1487 Cell Roy and Cooper Canada 850-227-7323 Tingle Farms 502-682-0806 Reality Farms 502-667-0142

Slate Farms & Cattle Company . . . . . 59

Texas Aces Wild Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Blockbuster Cattlemen’s Group. . . . . . . 79, 82, 86 Bois d’Arc Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . 61 Bovine Elite, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Brush Country Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Burch Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CONTINUED ON PAGE 110

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Texas (continued)

Shipman, Jered, Auctioneer . . . . . . . 78

Virginia

Diamond RF Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Shipwreck Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . 49, 51

Black Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Flying F Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Smith Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

McDonald Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Fullblood Simmental Fleckvieh Federation . . . . . . . . . . 118

Southwestern Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Rocky Hollow Farm Simmental Cattle 62

Williams Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 51

SW VA Test Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Knott Lake Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Virginia BCIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Pine Ridge Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 62

Utah

Reavis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Yardley Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . 89

Virginia Simmental Association . . . . 102

RX Simbrah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Washington Trinity Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Wisconsin ABS Global, Inc.. . . . . . 2, 3, 41, 58, 117

Thank you to al l the bidders and buyer s who made our sale a succes s!

Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . 7, 78 Classy Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Forest Brook Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Frozen Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Genex Cooperative, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 9, 41, 69, 72, 78, 81, 117 KA Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 85

KS Madagascar A889 BCLR ShamWow x ACS Red Knight

Purchased by Keller Broken Heart Ranch, Mandan, ND, for $12,000. Dwight Keller: 701-471-5215

Ladwig, Bryce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Wisconsin Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 77

Canada Bar 5 Simmental Stock Farms Ltd. . 118 Circle 3 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Watch for these bulls and contact new owners for semen information!

Crimson Tide Fleckvieh . . . . . . . . . . 118 Double Bar D Farms . . . . . . . . . 73, 118 Fisk, Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 R Plus Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Associations American Simmental Association. . . IFC, 26, 65, 66, 82, 84

KS Bushman A724

Fullblood Simmental Fleckvieh Federation . . . . . . . . . . 118

NLC Break Free x Ellingson Black Perfector

Michigan Cattlemen Association . . . . 76

Purchased by Western Cattle Source, Crawford, NE, for $13,000. Brenda Beeson: 308-430-2117

Michigan Simmental Association. . . . 76 Missouri Simmental Association . . . . 30 Virginia Simmental Association . . . . 102 Wisconsin Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 77

KENNER SIMMENTALS

www.kennersimmental.com

Roger, Jeanette & Erika Kenner 5606 57th St NE • Leeds, North Dakota 58346 Phone 701-466-2800 Erika 406-581-1188 • erika.kenner@gmail.com Herdsman: Bryan Leapaldt 701-466-2553 • 701-739-8764 Cell

Livestock Services ABS Global, Inc.. . . . . . 2, 3, 41, 58, 117 Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . 7, 78 CONTINUED ON PAGE 116

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FBF1 Combustible Y34

SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X

CARD Uproar 49Y

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

8 2.8 65 102 11 20

52 124 66

ASA# 2588018 The hottest sire in the country!

53 134 73

ASA# 2571741 Calving ease with outstanding profile!

$60,000 valuation Combustible daughter at NAILE sale!

Ruby’s Wide Open 909W 6

99 61

ASA# 2492312 He sires awesome quality! Calf Champion for Morgan Phillips at NAILE!

FBF1 Supremacy Y93

62 129 77

Uproar daughter at Cardinal Cattle

Featured Gunslinger daughter at Hilbrands.

Many-time winner for Kaehler.

High-selling heifer for Foster Bros, TX.

MIR daughter featured in Drake’s sale.

MIR sale feature at Paulsen’s sale.

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

4 3.2 53 80 ASA# 2376230 The outcross pedigree sire that simply produces ultracomplete progeny!

92 57

Multiple Champion for Richie Family.

Long’s Shear Pleasure W6

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

11 1.9 58 81 12 21

10 1.7 72 101 10 26 ASA# 2623651 First progeny are winners!

K-Ler Make It Rain 696S

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

7 2.7 65 92

15 .8 70 99

50 113 64

ASA# 2588017 Adding amazing body depth and soundness! This Supremacy daughter was a NAILE Class Champion and World Beef Expo Res. Champion.

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

5 3.1 76 106 11 34 ASA# 2496326 Has been a great calving-ease, baldy maker for breeders around the country.

96 68

One Eyed Jack was thought by many to be the best bull in Denver.

Call for your free book

866-356-4565 Entire lineup online at:

www.cattlevisions.com Semen available on the best Angus and Clubbie sires too.

2014 Spring EPDs pulled 1.11.14

Mr. Hoc Broker X623

KLS Halfblood X217

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

7 3.9 71 111 12 20

55 106 59

ASA# 2531081 Grand Champion at the NAILE, Royal and Denver!

15 -1.1 65 95 11 26

GLS New Direction X184 58 142 72

ASA# 2537824 Awesome Calving Ease and profile! $190,000 Broker Heifer

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

12 -.8 55 77

52 117 60

ASA# 2536539 Outstanding calving ease outcross!

Halfblood progeny are cool lookin’!

The top 2 New Direction heifers at the GLS Sale brought $16,500 combined.

JF American Pride 0987X

Flying B Cut Above 755S

STF Shocking Dream SJ14

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

13 2.5 65 107 12 30

63 122 70

ASA# 2573743 His first progeny verify his individual greatness!

3 3.9 55 85

95 60

ASA# 2341498 The ultimate Dream On outcross!

Bull calf champion at NAILE by A.P.

Yardley High Regard W242

Champion % Simmy at NAILE Jr. Show by Fat Butt

$75,000 High Regard daughter at Jones Show Cattle, OH.

High Regard feature for Hara Farms, OH.

64 103 7

88 58

ASA# 2522822 High Regard is stamping his progeny with outstanding quality, making him a must use regardless of his “old-school” pedigree and EPD profile.

49 153 74

Jordan Simmentals $15,000+ Shocking Dream daughter

Call for your free book

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EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

20 0.0 64 92 ASA# 2335795 Produces the best fronts in the business!

Entire lineup online at: Hudson Pines/Circle M National Junior Heifer Farms sold for $11,000. Show Champion Female Exhibited by Vickland.

www.cattlevisions.com Semen available on the best Angus and Clubbie sires too.

Card Uproar 49Y

SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X

Tess Black Rampage 71W

Mr. Hoc Broker C623

By Mr. NLC Upgrade EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 129 $TI: 77

By STF Shocking Dream SJ14 EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 134 $TI: 73

By Wheatland Bull 786T EPDs: CE: 14 $API: 109 $TI: 61

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 106 $TI: 59

Long’s Shear Envy Y34

STF Shocking Dream SJ14 Remington Secret Weapon 185 OBCC King Pin W42Y

By Hooks Shear Force 38K EPDs: CE: 14 $API: 142 $TI: 73

By CNS Dream On L186 EPDs: CE: 20 $API: 153 $TI: 74

By Trademark EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 103 $TI: 63

By RC Club King EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 106 $TI: 69

SimAngusTM

Limestone Trifecta Z314

TLLC One Eyed Jack 15Z

BF Mr. Confidence 27X

W/C Lock Down 206Z

By Vandes T714 Of MAG EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 95 $TI: 60

By Long’s Shear Pleasure EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 117 $TI: 73

Halfblood by SVF Steel Force S701 EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 112 $TI: 64

By Lock N Load EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 139 $TI: 81

SimAngusTM

GCC Whizard 125W

Long’s Steel Shot X21

W/C United 956Y

By SVF Steel Force S701 EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 97 $TI: 55

By SVF Steel Force S701 EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 114 $TI: 62

By TNT Tuition By 3C Macho M450 BZ EPDs: CE: 12 $API: 140 $TI: 91 EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 107 $TI: 69

SimAngusTM

WLTR Renegade 40U ET

SimAngusTM

R Plus Reload 2006Z

KLS Halfblood X217

R&R Chamberlain X744

WLE Quota U547

By R Plus Hard Rock (outcross) EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 107 $TI: 71

By SP The Answer 813 EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 142 $TI: 72

By Mr. NLC Upgrade EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 99 $TI: 77

By SVF/NJC Built Right N48 EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 119 $TI: 68

Angus

Silveiras Watchout 0514

S S Incentive 9J17

Silveiras Style 9303

SP The Answer 813

By B C Lookout x Style’s sister EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 99 $TI: 59

SS Objective T510 0T26 EPDs: CE: 18 $API: 148 $TI: 80

By Gambles Hot Rod EPDs: CE: 18 $API: 144 $TI: 63

By SAV Final Answer 0035 EPDs: CE: 20 $API: 147 $TI: 70

2014 Spring EPDs pulled 1.11.14

CCR Sure Fire 5028Y

SAS T101 Sweet Meat

K-LER Make It Rain 696S

STF Royal Affair Z44M

By Dikeman’s Sure Bet EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 133 $TI: 73

By HTP SVF In Dew Time EPDs: CE: 2 $API: 110 $TI: 70

By Foundation 724N EPDs: CE: 4 $API: 92 $TI: 57

By Lock N Load EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 103 $TI: 66

Oval F Ringleader R579

CNS Pays To Dream T759

DJ Salution S502

GWS/SCF Rendition T310

By HC Hummer EPDs: CE: 12 $API: 121 $TI: 68

By Dream On EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 147 $TI: 70

By Warehouse EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 104 $TI: 64

By Trademark EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 110 $TI: 62

FBF1 Combustible Y34

Wheatland Mr. Bojangles 97X

FBFS Warsaw 068W

SS/PRS Tail Gater 621Z

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 124 $TI: 66

By Wheatland Bull 680S EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 96 $TI: 62

By Sure Bet EPDs: CE: 17 $API: 140 $TI: 61

By HTP/SVF Duracell T52 EPDs: CE: 14 $API: 123 $TI: 74

Westfall Voyager 721P

W/C Catchin A Dream 27X Rubys Wide Open 909W

WAGR Dream Catcher 03R

By Power Surge EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 101 $TI: 57

By Dream Catcher By The Foreman EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 131 $TI: 66 EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 99 $TI: 61

By Dream On EPDs: CE: 12 $API: 142 $TI: 73

GLS New Direction X184

HTP/SVF Duracell T52

Yardley High Regard W242

PRS Blazin Hot W192

By Better Than Ever EPDs: CE: 12 $API: 117 $TI: 60

By Dream On EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 139 $TI: 77

By Yardley Impressive T371 EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 88 $TI: 58

By Dew It Right EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 136 $TI: 73

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AJE/PB Montecito 63W

WS Hot Beef X38

SAS Big Bruzer Y131

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 99 $TI: 61

By WS Beef Maker EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 153 $TI: 90

By King of the Yukon (outcross) EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 105 $TI: 65

2014 Spring EPDs pulled 1.11.14

Entire lineup online at:

www.cattlevisions.com Semen available on the best Angus and Clubbie sires too.

AD INDEX Livestock Services (continued) Allied Genetic Resources . . . . . . . 5, 17, 27, 29, 47, 56, 62, 64, 69, 71, 78, 83, 84, 97, 107, 104, 109, 111, 113, 115, 116, 117, IBC

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DP Sales Management . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 68, 73, 74, 102, 108

LiveAuctions.TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 100

DVAuction . . . . 2, 27, 30, 47, 74, 80, 98

MCS Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Eberspacher Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 98, 100, 106

ORIgen . . . . . . 17, 56, 62, 78, 109, 117

Bovine Elite, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Frozen Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; World Online Sales . . . . . . 80

GeneSeek a Neogen Company . 26, 84

Cattle USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Genex Cooperative, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 9, 41, 69, 72, 78, 81, 117

Cattle Visions . . . . . . . . . 23, 45, 52, 54, 78, 79, 85, 89, 112, 113, 114, 115

Genex Custom Collection . . . . . . . . . 78

Martin Cattle Sales, Larry . . . . . . . . . 78

PrimeTime AgriMarketing . . . . . . . . . 87 Ritchey Livestock ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ruble Cattle Services . . . . . . . . . 67, 77 SEK Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Select Sires . 5, 17, 62, 72, 81, 109, 117 Shipman, Jered, Auctioneer . . . . . . . 78 Superior Livestock Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 64, 109, IBC Universal Semen Sales, Inc. . . . . 16, 78 Zoetis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 109

Miscellaneous $API . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 ASA DNA HD . . . 13, 17, 35, 52, 71, 83, 84, 99, 101 ASA Membership Directory . . . . . . . . 82 ASA Performance Advocate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 59, 104 ASA Publication, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 65, 66 Best of the Barns . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 113 Carcass Merit Program (CMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 60, 61 Progress Through Performance (PTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Sales Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 SimGenetics Profit Through Science . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 26 SimTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 66, 82 Total Herd Enrollment (THE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 81 TraitTrac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13, 15, 17, 35, 52, 55, 58, 71, 73, 83, 89, 91, 99, 101

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