Ridinger Cattle Company Brad & Carol Ridinger 303-810-0582 www.RidingerCattleCo.com G E L B V I E H Grant Thayer, Owner 303-621-2058 E-mail: [email protected]Brad Ridinger, Manager Office: 719-764-2327 • Cell: 303-810-0582 E-mail: [email protected]March 21, 2015 • Private Treaty Sale At the Ranch • 24063 County Road 122 • Ramah, CO Selling 65 Gelbvieh & Balancer ® Bulls Yearling Bulls • Fall Aged Bulls • Select Older Bulls Catalog and videos available at: JumpingCowGelbvieh.com & RidingerCattleCo.com Videos also on the Spirit of the West Bull Sale YouTube Channel Bull preview from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. • 11:00 Lunch • Sales from 11:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Catalog and videos available at: JumpingCowGelbvieh.com & RidingerCattleCo.comVideos also on the Spirit of the West Bull Sale YouTube Channel
Bull preview from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. • 11:00 Lunch • Sales from 11:30 to 4:00 p.m.
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Sale Day PhonesGrant Thayer 303-324-6955Brad Ridinger 303-810-0582Carol Ridinger 303-517-1871
Sale LocationThe sale is located at Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, 24063 County Road 122, Ramah, CO 80831
Sale ProcedurePrivate treaty sale will be held at the Jumping Cow Sale Facility on March 21, 2015. Viewing of sale cattle will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; bulls may be purchased from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Any bid-offs will be handled at 11:30 a.m. Sale animals will not enter the sale ring. The bulls will be available to view and purchase from the pens they are displayed in. EPDs and DNAAll EPDs listed are from the American Gelbvieh Association as of Feb. 14, 2015. DNA tests for coat color and horned/polled status are pending on a couple lots. A supplement sheet on sale day will list updated DNA results.
VideosAll of the bulls in the sale have been videod. The videos are available at: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW_HS6ewzSLPxF0VTPDcHXhrihxvF7iLG or by searching Spirit of the West Bull Sale on YouTube. All of the bulls have links to their video in this catalog, which can be accessed by the “Watch video” link or by scanning the QR code located in the lower left hand corner of the bull photo with your smart phone.
Food and RefreshmentsJoin us for a complimentary beef meal on sale day.
Semen InterestWe are retaining 1/2 semen interest on all bulls.
HealthAll bulls have passed a complete breeding soundness exam and are guaranteed breeders. Bulls selling out of state will require extra days to complete health papers and necessary testing depending on the state's veterinary health requirements.
Bull ManagementThe majority of the spring 2014 born bulls were managed at a different feedlot than in previous years. The feedlot is located approximately 20 miles from the ranch. The bulls were at the feedlot from October until a few days before the sale. The fall bulls, older-aged bulls and a handful of the yearling bulls were developed at the ranch. A nutrition consultant from Flagler Cooperative Association has helped develop the ration that the bulls at both the feedlot and at the ranch were grown on.
Scrotal CircumferencesAll scrotal circumferences are actual measures taken in late-February.
First Breeding Season GuaranteeAs of March 21, 2015, all bulls are guaranteed sound breeders for the first breeding season. If a bull fails to perform or becomes wild during the first breeding season, we will trade the buyer for a comparable replacement bull. Death loss and breeding injuries are the buyer’s risk. The first breeding season is from March 21, 2015 to July 1, 2015 and any request for a replacement bull needs to be made by July 1, 2015. Any guarantee warranted cannot exceed the purchase price of the bull. LiabilityPeople that attend the sale do so at their own risk, we are not responsible for accidents.
Terms and ConditionsTerms are cash or check, and settlement must be made sale day before the cattle leave the ranch. All cattle sell under the terms and conditions suggested by the AGA.
Spirit of the West Bull Sale
For questions on any of the bulls contact: Brad Ridinger, 303-810-0582, [email protected]
Bulls are available for viewing at any time by contacting Brad Ridinger.Follow us on Facebook for sale information and updates.
March 21, 2015 • Private Treaty Sale • 24063 County Road 122 • Ramah, COBull preview from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. • 11:00 Lunch • Sales from 11:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Catalog and videos available at: JumpingCowGelbvieh.com & RidingerCattleCo.comVideos also on the Spirit of the West Bull Sale YouTube Channel
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Lot 23
RID R Outlaw 1456B3-16-2014 • 94% Purebred • AMGV 1286437Homo Polled • AI Sire QualifiedSire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230YDam: JCGR Bar GT Ms Pearl 540W ETAdj. Ultrasound Scan Data on 2-24-2014:REA: 15.83; Fat: 0.20; %IMF: 5.003
RID R Outlaw 1456B was named National Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull in the 2015 NWSS as just a March calf. Outlaw’s EPDs rank in the top 2% for YW, YG, and CW; the top 3% for WW; the top 4% for FPI, the top 15% for REA; and the top 30% for MB.
Ridinger Cattle Company and Jumping Cow Gelbvieh are selling possession & 1/2 semen interest, plus semen packages on Outlaw in our Spirit of the West Bull Sale. Semen packages will be $40 per straw for 50 straws or $50 per straw for 20 straws.
JCGR Bar GT Ms Pearl 540W ETDam of RID R Outlaw 1456B
Pictured as a bred heifer.
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM8 3.7 88 131 24 68 6
ST YG CW REA MB FPI14 -0.55 52 0.65 -0.11 75.41
Our breeding program philosophy is to balance growth, carcass and phenotype to produce bulls and females that excel in all
environments for our customers.- Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Owner Grant Thayer, Manager Brad Ridinger
-Ridinger Cattle Company, Owners and Managers Brad and Carol Ridinger
4 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1220437 DOB: 9/26/11 94% GV
DMRS SARGE 635S (BDCG UPPER LIMITS 14M)DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 DCSF POST ROCK WILMA 261P1ET (BTI GRANITE 2135M)
FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE (MLLC M/L ADVANTAGE)CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T FHG CAROLINA MS 3661L 5124R (JBOB 3661L ET)
BW: 78 Adj. WW: 714 Adj. YW: 1317 SC: 39.0CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 6 4.4 101 157 23 74 9 19
ACC. 0.51 0.72 0.58 0.59 0.30 0.28 0.10
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPD -0.48 69 0.96 0.11 87.37
ACC. 0.32 0.47 0.29 0.53
Carolina Exclusive is a bull we purchased in the fall of 2012 to continue to add growth and carcass to our program and to compliment our Collateral breeding. He has exceeded our expectations. His EPDs rank in the top 1% for WW, YW, ST, CW & FPI; the top 2% for REA & MB; the top 15% for TM & YG; and the top 30% for CEM.There are 27 Exclusive sired bulls in this year’s sale, the largest offering of these genetics in the country. These bulls have some of the highest growth and carcass EPDs in the breed, plus they are phenotypically correct and sound structured.
RID R MS RAVEN 1120Y - DAM OF LOT 18 VER LEE ANN 508P - MATERNAL GRANDDAM OF LOTS 26 & 56
JCGR BAR GT LAYLA 163B - A CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE DAUGHTER PURCHASED BY GRACE STEENBERGEN
RID R LUTIE NEW DESIGN 13S - DAM OF LOT 21
RID R IMA LADY 1403B ET - A DAUGHTER OF CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE AND JCGR BAR GT IMA LADY 437H ET
Reference for Lots 1-27
RID R PEARL 1407B ET - A DAUGHTER OF CCRO GOOD FORTUNE 8206 AND A MATERNAL SISTER TO LOTS 23, 63 & 64
Saturday, March 21, 2015 5Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R TRAIL BOSS 1387A
Homo Black* Homo Polled* GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281064 DOB: 10/8/13 BA50
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
BR Midland (Twin Valley Precision E161)R T R BLACKBIRD ML 5113 BT BLACKBIRD 3N (SUMMITCREST HIGH PRIME 0H29)
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 685 Adj. YW: 1230 SC: 41.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
11 1 77 125 16 54 10 10 -0.33 45 0.51 0.97 98.68
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/163h5Ach4qgTop 1% for MB & FPI; Top 5% for YW; Top 10% for YG & CW; Top 15% for WW & CEM; 10 for Tenderness
JCGR BAR GT CHUCK WAGON 514A
Homo Black* Homo Polled* GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281161 DOB: 9/27/13 BA50
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
R T R GRANITE 7301 (G A R Predestined)RTR SUN SHINE 0012 R T R SUNSHINE 4123 (W C C PRECISION E161 J239)
BW: 82 Adj. WW: 681 Adj. YW: 1267 SC: 42.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
8 1.8 76 125 18 56 9 10 -0.41 47 0.86 0.91 95.47
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/hDGY7lNY-vgTop 1% for MB & FPI; Top 2% for YG; Top 3% for REA; Top 4% for CW; Top 5% for YW; Top 10% for ST; DNA testing for AI sire completed, DDC
JCGR BAR GT EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS 153B
Homo Black Scurred GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286468 DOB: 1/20/14 BA63
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
BT Right Time 24J (Leachman Right Time)GKG MS RIGHT TIME 618S DJS 190N (DJS MACK DADDY 12H)
Top 1% for WW, YW, ST & CW; Top 5% for YG; Top 10% for TM & FPI; Top 20% for REA; DNA testing for AI sire completed
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JCGR BAR GT GUN FIGHTER 150B ET
Black (Red D) Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286466 DOB: 1/19/14 PB94
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
SLC FREEDOM 178F ET (VAA LEACHMAN NEW DAY 205B)SEAJ LADY FREEDOM 905K12 ET RMR 905Y MS SUMMIT (HHF POLLED SUMMIT 648U)
Top 3% for YW, YG & CW; Top 15% for CED, WW, CEM & FPI; Top 30% for ST; 7 for Docility
Saturday, March 21, 2015 7Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT WINCHESTER 165B
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286480 DOB: 1/30/14 PB88
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
JBOB CAROLINA 5253P (PARTISOVER ANCHOR 948)JCGR BAR GT MS LADY 154T SEAJ LADY FREEDOM 905K12 ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)
Top 1% for WW, YW & CW; Top 2% for YG; Top 10% for REA & FPI; Top 25% for TM & FPI; 7 for Docility
8 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT COLT 16B
Black Homo Polled* GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286526 DOB: 1/22/14 PB94
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
CCRO GOOD FORTUNE 8206 (JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET)JCGR BAR GT PEARL 206Z JCGR BAR GT MS PEARL 245X (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)
Top 1% for YW & CW; Top 2% for WW & YG; Top 10% for FPI; Top 30% for ST
Saturday, March 21, 2015 9Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R LITTLE JOE 1412B
Homo Black Homo Polled* GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286344 DOB: 1/25/14 BA75
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)RID R BLACKBIRD 1155Y ET R T R BLACKBIRD ML 5113 (BR Midland)
Top 2% for YG; Top 4% for CW; Top 5% for YW; Top 10% for WW & ST; Top 15% for MB & FPI; Top 20% for REA; 7 for Docility
10 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R RENEGADE 1422B
Hetero Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286361 DOB: 1/29/14 PB94
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
CCRO GOOD FORTUNE 8206 (JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET)GRW 7 BAR J BENNY 1216Z GRW 7 BAR J MS BENNY 1002X (BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U)
Top 1% for WW, YW, CW & FPI; Top 3% for YG; Top 10% for ST; Top 15% for REA & MB; Top 25% for TM
Saturday, March 21, 2015 11Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT STETSON 208B
Black (Red D) Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286490 DOB: 3/6/14 PB94
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT MARTINI 290T ET SEPT DIRTY MARTINI R792 ET (JCGR BAR GT MACH ONE 54L)
Top 1% for YG; Top 2% for ST; Top 3% for WW & CW; Top 4% for YW & REA; Top 15% for FPI; Top 25% for CEM
12 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R US MARSHAL 1453B
Black (Red D) Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286433 DOB: 3/13/14 PB94
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)GRW 7 BAR J SCARLET 830U GRW MS SCARLY 401P (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)
Top 2% for YW, YG & CW; Top 3% for WW; Top 4% for FPI; Top 10% for ST; Top 15% for REA; Top 30% for MB; DNA testing for AI sire completed; Selling possession & 1/2 semen interest, plus semen packages
JCGR BAR GT LONE RANGER 237B
Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286509 DOB: 3/18/14 PB88
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J (GKT BUD 11G)JCGR BAR GT MS UNRULY 6U JCGR BAR GT FRONT PAGE 58S (Connealy Front Page 0228)
Top 1% for ST & FPI; Top 2% for YW, YG & REA; Top 4% for CW; Top 5% MB; Top 10% for WW; 7 for Docility
Saturday, March 21, 2015 13Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT ROY 252B
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286496 DOB: 3/25/14 BA75
DCSF POST ROCK SILVER 233U1 (DMRS SARGE 635S)CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y CCRO MS C-CROSS EC / 7309T (FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE)
C A Future Direction 5321 (G A R Precision 1680)CTR 4116P CTR 717G (DBC BLACK DIAMOND 96C)
Top 4% for YW & CW; Top 5% for YG; Top 10% for WW, ST & REA; Top 25% for TM & CEM
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RID R COLLATERAL 2R
Red Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 938431 DOB: 2/5/05 94% GV
SLC FREEDOM 178F ET (VAA LEACHMAN NEW DAY 205B)JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET BDCG CLAUDIA 1144J (BTLC COCOA 35C)
JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J (GKT BUD 11G)JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET WRGA MS 16B (AAA CONTENDER)
BW: 84 Adj. WW: 828 Adj. YW: 1347 SC: 38.5
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
Collateral is our 2008 national champion Gelbvieh bull and is now a foundation sire to our program. His influence can be seen in most of the pedigrees of our cattle, both in females and other herd sires. Collateral’s EPDs rank in the top 1% for HP & PG30; the top 2% for MB; the top 5% for DMI; the top 15% for YG & $Cow; and the top 30% for ST.
JCGR Bar GT Justified 2Y is a red herd sire, out of a Collateral daughter, who we retained in our herd. He ranks in the top 15% for PG30; the top 30% for WW, HP & MB; and the top 35% for CW.
JCGR BAR GT JUSTIFIED 2Y
Red Homo Polled Reg# 1189864 DOB: 1/14/11 94% GV
JBOB CAROLINA POWER (KCF BENNETT PREMIER Z104)JBOB 84Y 1411G LDL LL MISS AUGUST (LDL U209)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT 905K7 548U ET SEAJ MS FREEDOM 905K7 ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)
BW: 86 Adj. WW: 751 Adj. YW: 1132
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
JCGR BAR GT MS HEPBURN 113T ET - COLLATERAL DAUGHTER & THE 2009 NATIONAL CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE
Saturday, March 21, 2015 15Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R G-FORCE 922W
Black Homo Polled Reg# 1101976 DOB: 3/7/09 94% GV
SLC FREEDOM 178F ET (VAA LEACHMAN NEW DAY 205B)JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET BDCG CLAUDIA 1144J (BTLC COCOA 35C)
JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J (GKT BUD 11G)JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET WRGA MS 16B (AAA CONTENDER)
BW: 82 Adj. WW: 749 Adj. YW: 1327 SC: 37.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
G-Force is our 2012 national champion Gelbvieh bull. G-Force is a full brother to RID R Collateral 2R. His EPDs rank in the top 10% for WW, YW & CW; the top 15% for FPI; the top 20% for MB; and the top 35% for REA.Cobalt is another Collateral son that produces moderate, thick, eye-appealing cattle. His EPDs rank in the top 5% for HP & ST; and the top 10% for PG30.
JCGR BAR GT COBALT 159U
Black Homo Polled Reg# 1072115 DOB: 2/10/08 63% BA
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R COLLATERAL 2R JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 (B/R NEW DESIGN 036)BTI MS PERRI B 2010R BTI MS PERRI B 2166N (BTI EXTRA 2106K ET)
BW: 90 Adj. WW: 700 Adj. YW: 1353 SC: 40.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
16 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT WANTED 505A ET
Black (Red S) Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281138 DOB: 8/1/13 PB94
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R COLLATERAL 2R JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
JBOB CAROLINA HERO 4659M ET (MLLC M/L ENCORE)RHRT CORA T47 ET BTI MS HELEN B 2081B (PTE Z937)
BW: 86 Adj. WW: 570 Adj. YW: 1133 SC: 41.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
8 2.2 67 98 29 62 5 7 -0.58 31 0.42 0.01 68.05
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Top 1% for YG; Top 2% for HP; Top 3% for PG30; Top 10% for MB; Top 25% DMI & FPI; Additional EPDs - HP: 2; PG30 3; DMI: -0.03; $Cow: 80.01; EPI: 64.36
JCGR BAR GT PAYBACK 500A ET
Black (Red S) Hetero Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281084 DOB: 8/2/13 PB94
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R COLLATERAL 2R JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
JBOB CAROLINA HERO 4659M ET (MLLC M/L ENCORE)RHRT CORA T47 ET BTI MS HELEN B 2081B (PTE Z937)
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 627 Adj. YW: 1158 SC: 40.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
8 3.4 66 98 28 61 4 7 -0.63 33 0.58 -0.32 58.01
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/oOhXKDxDUvoTop 1% for YG; Top 2% for HP; Top 3% for PG30; Top 25% for DMI & REA; Additional EPDs - HP: 2; PG30: 3; DMI: -0.03; $Cow: 79.03; EPI: 64.36
RID R BUCK 1471B
Black (Red S) Homo Polled* GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286454 DOB: 4/2/14 BA50
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R COLLATERAL 2R JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
G A R Predestined (B/R New Design 036)RTR BLACKBIRD 0013 R T R BLACKBIRD ML 5113 (BR Midland)
Top 3% for MB; Top 15% for YG & FPI; Top 25% for ST
Watch video: http://youtu.be/4asMlIQ8etc
Saturday, March 21, 2015 17Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT FORCE 170A
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1255182 DOB: 2/10/13 BA75
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R G-FORCE 922W JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
Connealy Front Page 0228 (Connealy Forefront)JCGR BAR GT FRONT PAGE 58S CTR 403P (SPUR BERETTA 703G)
BW: 82 Adj. WW: 669 Adj. YW: 1179 SC: 41.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
8 1.8 72 108 26 62 6 9 -0.53 36 0.71 0.16 74.93
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/CsJqvB9RXToTop 1% for YG; Top 10% for ST & REA; Top 25% for CW; Top 30% for WW & YW; 9 for Tenderness; DNA testing for AI sire completed
JCGR BAR GT CODE RED 508A ET
Red Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1289978 DOB: 9/6/13 PB94
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R G-FORCE 922W JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)BEA ELLA ET BTI 2217N ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)
BW: 86 Adj. WW: 706 Adj. YW: 1279 SC: 40.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
5 3.7 86 121 23 66 8 8 -0.46 46 0.29 -0.2 70.05
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/xjyHifSIoCETop 3% for YG; Top 4% for WW; Top 5% for YW & CW; Top 15% for EPI; Top 20% for FPI; Additional EPDs - HP: 3.13; PG30: -0.16; DMI: -0.01; $Cow: 73.19; EPI: 100.32; DNA testing for AI sire completed
JCGR BAR GT JUSTIFIED 52B
Black (Red S) Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286549 DOB: 2/13/14 HB75
JBOB 84Y 1411G (JBOB CAROLINA POWER)JCGR BAR GT JUSTIFIED 2Y JCGR BAR GT 905K7 548U ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)
JCGR BAR GT COBALT 159U (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)JCGR BAR GT WILLOW 9Y SEGA WILLOW 915W (DAY 8005 NEW DAY 705)
18 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT COBALT 205B
Black Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286489 DOB: 3/6/14 BA50
Top 15% for ST; Top 20% for YG; Top 30% for PG30; Additional EPDs - HP: 3.80; PG30: 1.40
JCGR BAR GT FIRE 507A ET
Red Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281145 DOB: 9/5/13 BA50
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT COBALT 159U BTI MS PERRI B 2010R (Bon View New Design 878)
JBOB CAROLINA BOSS 4141L ET (Papa Forte 1921)JBOB 5532P JBOB 4039L (JBOB 2279J ET)
BW: 84 Adj. WW: 568 Adj. YW: 1139 SC: 40.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
10 2.2 71 108 14 50 -4 5 -0.35 37 0.32 0.48 80.42
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/apIve9pA-DQTop 5% for YG; Top 15% for MB; Top 25% for CW & FPI; Top 30% for WW & YW; Additional EPDs - DMI: -0.01; EPI: 102.59; 7 for Docility
RID R ACE 1378A
Black (Red D) Hetero Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281070 DOB: 9/22/13 HB75
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)
PIE PIE DEWEZE 6292 (PIE PIE ADVANCE 4221)BEA SCARLETT BEA 2207M (BEA 934J)
BW: 74 Adj. WW: 788 Adj. YW: 1225 SC: 41.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
11 0.5 67 100 20 54 3 7 -0.49 30 0.41 0.02 69.98
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/wJ_cn_nqREMTop 2% for HP & YG; Top 10% for PG30; Top 35% for CED; Additional EPDs - HP: 10.12; PG30: 1.60; 7 for Tenderness
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)GRW 7 BAR J MS MARY 1052X GRW 7 BAR J MS MARY 601S (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)
Saturday, March 21, 2015 19Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE 500W ET
Black (Red S) Hetero Polled Reg# 1124574 DOB: 7/25/09 63% BA
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R COLLATERAL 2R JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
BT CROSSOVER 758N (C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321)JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S BTI 2034L (BT DIRECTION 65D)
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 619 Adj. YW: 1311 SC: 40.0CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 9 3.0 84 120 15 57 -4 7.85 3.00 7
ACC. 0.69 0.80 0.74 0.74 0.56 0.56 0.01 0.01 0.17
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPD 0.01 -0.38 45 0.36 0.44 77.96 85.76 114.6
ACC. 0.25 0.37 0.55 0.34 0.55
Bar GT Cross Fire is our 2011 national champion Balancer bull. His EPDs rank in the top 10% for WW, HP, PG30 & CW; the top 15% for YW, YG, $Cow & FPI; the top 20% for ST; and the top 25% for MB. Cross Fire sired calves are moderate, thick, deep and easy fleshing. They will also add ribeye and marbling to your calves.
JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S - DAM OF CROSS FIRE 500W
JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIT 159A - A CROSS FIRE SON THAT SOLD IN THE 2014 SALE TO JP TRIPPLE K GELBVIEH
JCGR BAR GT CROSSROAD 24A - A CROSS FIRE SON THAT SOLD IN THE 2014 SALE
Reference for Lots 35-39
20 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT CROSSFIRE 513A
Red Hetero Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281160 DOB: 9/26/13 HB75
BW: 72 Adj. WW: 660 Adj. YW: 1304 SC: 38.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
9 2 84 121 23 65 2 9 -0.47 44 0.46 0.13 80.53
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/2eKgJnZxd-ETop 2% for PG30 & YG; Top 4% for WW; Top 10% for YW & CW; Top 15% for FPI; Top 25% for ST; Top 30% for HP & $Cow; Additional EPDs - HP: 4.69; PG30: 2.56; DMI: 0.00; $Cow: 86.03; EPI: 87.94
JCGR BAR GT CROSSFIRE 12B
Red Scurred GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286525 DOB: 1/22/14 BA63
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)
Top 10% for PG30, ST & YG; Top 20% for HP; Additional EPDs - HP: 6.24; PG30: 2.28
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT CROSS FIRE500W ET JCGR BAR GT CROSSOVER 166S (BT Crossover 758N)
CCRO GOOD FORTUNE 8206 (JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET)JCGR BAR GT HEDDA B 545Y BTI MISS HEDDA B 2165M (KG 4162 DB TRAVELER 9451)
Saturday, March 21, 2015 21Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R DECKER 1308A
Black (Red D) Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1255555 DOB: 2/2/13 PB94
BW: 78 Adj. WW: 839 Adj. YW: 1197 SC: 37.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
8 2.9 78 110 29 68 6 9 -0.2 38 0.4 -0.1 68.69
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/9_KOp_zYYj4Top 1% for HP; Top 20% for WW, YW, & CW; Top 25% for MB & FPI; Top 30% for DMI; Additional EPDs - HP: 10.57; PG30: 1.30; DMI: -0.30; $Cow: 85.90; EPI: 78.05
Lifetime Productivity of Crossbred Cows = +0.97 Number of Calves and +600 lbs. Cumulative Weaning Weight
Source: Bob Weaber, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Crossbreeding is not a new thing. Progressive cattlemen have utilized it for decades to make production systems more efficient and to utilize breed complementarity in order to meet market and consumer demands. Crossbreeding allows producers to make a product that is in demand and do it at less cost, regardless of environment. People in the business world say that is good. After all, more profit is a good thing. It’s smart business.
The crossbred female is 30% more productive over her lifetime. The hybrid vigor advantages of the crossbred female make her more profitable to an operation over her straight-bred counterpart.
Do the math in your own herd. It’s proven that with the crossbred cow you get an advantage of: +38% cow longevity; +25% lifetime productivity; +8% calf crop weaned; +5% weaning performance; +4% in calf yearling performance. It’s smart to take advantage of hybrid vigor. It increases profit.
Crossbreeding is proven science. Cattlemen and cattlewomen can produce quality and have more profitability when utilizing it in a planned breeding system. Don’t believe otherwise. Using Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics in your crossbreeding system is smart and easy. Don’t ranch without it.
The Value of Crossbreeding
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)RID R SHOTGUN SLADE 1020X ET JCGR BAR GT IMA LADY 437HET (JCGR BAR GT ICON 1115F)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)RID R MS LILO 934W GRW 7 BAR J MS LILO 202M (JBOB FORMULA ONE 2407J ET)
22 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT ICON 1115F (HHF W21 POLLED PATRIOT)JCGR BAR GT IMA LADY 437H ET WRGA MS 16B (AAA CONTENDER)
BW: 88 Adj. WW: 796 Adj. YW: 1349 SC: 38.0CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 7 2.8 83 119 24 65 6 7.75 0.20 3
ACC. 0.44 0.53 0.45 0.43 0.30 0.30 0.01 0.01 0.02
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPDs -0.01 -0.09 44 0.32 -0.15 48.85 69.51 94.94
ACC. 0.01 0.12 0.36 0.06 0.07
Shotgun Slade is a maternal brother to Collateral and G-Force. He was named reserve national champion Gelbvieh bull in 2013. His EPDs rank in the top 10% for HP & CW; the top 15% for WW & YW; the top 25% for FPI & EPI; and the top 35% for MB. Slade calves have a ton of growth, thickness and eye appeal.
WRGA MS 16B - MATERNAL GRANDDAM OF SLADE, COLLATERAL & G-FORCE
JCGR BAR GT IMA LADY 437H - DAM OF SLADE
RID R CRUEL INTENSIONS 1023X - DAM OF LOT 43 RID R MS RAVEN 921W - DAM OF LOT 42
JCGR R PRETTY WOMAN 532U ET - DAM OF LOT 41
Reference for Lots 40-43
Saturday, March 21, 2015 23Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R BLACKSMITH 1481B
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286463 DOB: 4/24/14 PB94
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)RID R SHOTGUN SLADE 1020X ET JCGR BAR GT IMA LADY 437HET (JCGR BAR GT ICON 1115F)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)RID R CRUEL INTENSIONS 1023X RID R MS CRUEL INTENSIONS 4R (BTI EXTRA 2106K ET)
Top 4% for HP; Top 10% for WW, YW, CW & FPI; Top 15% for PG30; Top 25% for MB; Additional EPDs - HP: 8.68; PG30: 1.60; DMI: -0.02; $Cow: 84.81; EPI: 80.41
RID R REBEL 1448B
Black (Red D) Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286424 DOB: 3/11/14 PB94
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)RID R SHOTGUN SLADE 1020X ET JCGR BAR GT IMA LADY 437HET (JCGR BAR GT ICON 1115F)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR R PRETTY WOMAN 532U ET LJSA PRETTY WOMAN 915J (TJB KRB SHILOH 170G ET)
Top 4% for HP; Top 10% for CW; Top 15% for WW, YW & PG30; Top 25% for FPI; Top 30% for DMI & MB; Additional EPDs - HP: 8.70; PG30: 1.68; DMI: -0.03; $Cow: 79.78; EPI: 80.36
24 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET (SLC FREEDOM 178F ET)RID R LONI 901W ET JCGR BAR GT LONI 27N ET (JCGR BAR GT LOUIE 2J)
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 738 Adj. YW: 1181 SC: 37.0CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 11 1.7 75 108 26 64 7 8.78 -0.47 5
ACC. 0.34 0.39 0.33 0.31 0.24 0.25 0.01 0.01 0.02
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPD 0.00 -0.19 36 0.40 -0.13 58.81 68.28 73.43
ACC. 0.01 0.09 0.27 0.05 0.05
GUEST CONSIGNER: S HALF R RANCHThis year we are pleased to offer a selection of bulls from S Half R Ranch owned by Linda Shafer of Strasburg, Colo. Linda is a long-time customer and friend of our program. Lots 44-46 are consigned by Linda and are sired by a bull she purchased in our 2013 sale. Lots 45 and 46 are also out of Jumping Cow Gelbvieh Ranch females that Linda has purchased for her own program. The EPDs for AAD La Beef 1254Z rank in the top 10% for HP; the top 25% for CED; and the top 30% for YW, CW, MB & FPI. These three bulls have been fed and managed at the same feedlot as the other yearling bulls in this sale. Buy with confidence.
Reference for Lots 44-46
JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M - SIRE OF RID R COLLATERAL 2R & MATERNAL GRAND SIRE OF AAD LA BEEF 1254Z
RID R LONI 901W ET - DAM OF AAD LA BEEF 1254Z
AAD R TRUE GRIT 1103Y - FULL BROTHER TO AAD LA BEEF 1254Z
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U - SIRE OF AAD LA BEEF 1254Z
Linda out checking cows.
Saturday, March 21, 2015 25Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
HFR BRIGGS 53B
Red Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1281214 DOB: 1/22/14 PB94
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)AAD LA BEEF 1254Z RID R LONI 901W ET (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)
HFR WOLF CREEK 9W (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)HFR MISS WOLFCREEK Z53 HFR PLEASANT 453P (DNL BOX D DIMENSION 235M)
Top 15% for PG30; Top 35% for HP & MB; Additional EPDs - HP: 4.99; PG30: 2.36
26 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229Reg#AMAN16447771 DOB: 1/15/09 100% ANGUS KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87 (SITZ ALLIANCE 6595)CONNEALY CONSENSUS G A R EXT 916 (RITO 6I6 OF 4B206807)
WOODHILL ADMIRAL 77K (S A F FOCUS OF E R)BLUE LILLY OF CONANGA 16 BLUE CASH OF CONANGA 6020 (CONNEALY TIMELINE)
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878Reg#AMAN13062750 DOB: 2/17/98 100% ANGUS V D A R NEW TREND 315 (A A R NEW TREND)B/R NEW DESIGN 036 B/R BLACKCAP EMPRESS 76 (K&K TOP GUN)
BON VIEW BANDO 598 (TEHAMA BANDO 155)BON VIEW GAMMER 85 BON VIEW GAMMER 233 (BON VIEW GAMMER 2409)
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
SILVEIRAS CONVERSION 8064Reg#AMAN16262077 DOB: 1/19/08 100% ANGUS C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 (G A R PRECISION 1680)BT CROSSOVER 758N C A MISS POWER FIX 308 (O S U 6T6 ULTRA)
BR MIDLAND (TWIN VALLEY PRECISION E161)EXG SARAS DREAM S609 R3 EXAR SARAS DREAM 9809 (A & B YUKON 7150)
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
JCGR 533Y - CONSENSUS SON AND CURRENT HERD SIRE AT JUMPING COW
R T R BLACKBIRD ML 5113 - DAM OF LOTS 1 & 47; MATERNAL GRANDDAM OF LOT 30
Reference for Lots 47-49
Saturday, March 21, 2015 27Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R JOKER 1373A ET
Homo Black* Homo Polled* GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281066 DOB: 9/8/13 ANGUS
Connealy Consensus (KMK Alliance 6595 I87)Connealy Consensus 7229 Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 (Woodhill Admiral 77K)
BR Midland (Twin Valley Precision E161)R T R BLACKBIRD ML 5113 BT BLACKBIRD 3N (SUMMITCREST HIGH PRIME 0H29)
BW: 60 Adj. WW: 640 Adj. YW: 1181 SC: 38.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
17 -3.4 55 101 24 52 7 -0.29 26 0.52 1.71 112.09
47
Watch video: http://youtu.be/MTemRoR-6YITop 1% for MB & FPI; Top 2% for CED & BW; Top 20% YG; 9 for Tenderness, 8 for Docility
JCGR BAR GT MESQUITE 504A ET
Black (Red D) Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281135 DOB: 8/3/13 BA50
B/R New Design 036 (V D A R New Trend 315)Bon View New Design 878 Bon View Gammer 85 (Bon View Bando 598)
SLC FREEDOM 178F ET (VAA LEACHMAN NEW DAY 205B)BTI MISS 2009N BTI 2089L (SLC EMPIRE 41E)
BW: 78 Adj. WW: 670 Adj. YW: 1115 SC: 40.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
15 0.5 64 99 26 58 9 2 -0.35 29 0.2 0.38 78.45
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/_vaPbLGinrITop 5% for YG; Top 10% for CED; Top 25% for CEM & MB; Top 30% for FPI; 7 for Tenderness
JCGR BAR GT RENO 31B
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1290462 DOB: 1/26/14 BA50
BT Crossover 758N (C A Future Direction 5321)Silveiras Conversion 8064 EXG Saras Dream S609 R3 (BR Midland)
CCRO GOOD FORTUNE 8206 (JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET)JCGR BAR GT CAROLINA 51Z JCGR BAR GT CAROLINA 410X (JCGR BAR GT GRAVITAS 158S ET)
Top 1% for YG; Top 2% for REA & FPI; Top 3% for MB; Top 4% for CW; Top 5% for YG &TM; Top 15% for WW & MK; DNA testing for AI sire completed
28 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RED NCJ LAZY MC VENON 34Z
Red Polled Reg# AMAR1551743 DOB: 3/1/12 RED ANGUS
RED LAZY MC STOUT 30S (RED LAZY MC SMASH 41N)CBM RED LAZY MC COWBOY CUT 26U RED LAZY MC STAR 185M (LAZY MC WORLDWIDE 5K)
WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 (WF BKT JULIAN 7526G)HXC JOLENE 301N HXC JAYLO LB136 (BJR MAKE MY DAY 981)
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 10 0.6 71 110 12 47 2 0
ACC. 0.47 0.61 0.48 0.44 0.30 0.31
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPDs 0.03 36 0.25 0.25 74.35
ACC. 0.22 0.38 0.18 0.20 30
Red NCJ Lazy MC Venon 34Z is a Red Angus sire that we purchased a semen package on from BCR Ventures. We are using him extensively in our AI and ET program. Our customers were asking for Red Angus Balancer bulls and Venom is the perfect fit with our cow herd to fill this need. His EPDs rank in the top 20% for YW; the top 25% for CW & MB; the top 30% for FPI; and the top 35% for WW.Venom is an outcross sire to ours and many programs. His calves are as stout and thick as he is.
Reference for Lots 50-55
JCGR BAR GT CRUEL GIRL 435M ET - MATERNAL GRANDDAM OF LOTS 20 & 55
GRW LILLY FREEDOM 104L - GREAT GRANDDAM OF LOTS 21, 50 & 61
JCGR BAR GT LONI 128W - GRANDDAM OF LOT 52
Saturday, March 21, 2015 29Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R COPPER HEAD 1401B
Red Hetero Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1286340 DOB: 1/19/14 BA50
CBM RED LAZY MC COWBOY CUT 26U (RED LAZY MC STOUT 30S) NJCM RED NCJ LAZY MC VENOM 34Z HXC HXC JOLENE 301N (WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)RID R MS LILLY 712T RID R MS LILLY 3R (BTI EXTRA 2106K ET)
30 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT VENOM 36B
Red Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286543 DOB: 1/28/14 BA50
CBM RED LAZY MC COWBOY CUT 26U (RED LAZY MC STOUT 30S) NJCM RED NCJ LAZY MC VENOM 34Z HXC HXC JOLENE 301N (WF BECKTON JULIAN GG B571)
Saturday, March 21, 2015 31Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCB LAZY TV BEECH JET R052ET
Homo Black Polled Reg# 954375 DOB: 2/15/05 75% BA
RDR 1531 AMBUSH 1807 (ROCKN D AMBUSH 1531)VRT LAZY TV BEETHOVEN K278 VRT LAZY TV H406 (LLJ METTLER’S BLACK TORCH)
BNC BLACK POWER (TLR COCOA 35C)JCB 009K JCB 356C (DKS BLACK HAWK A21)
BW: 76 Adj. WW: 719 Adj. YW: 1253 SC: 36.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
WAC FULLBACK 011G (KCF BENNETT ANCHOR B227)VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643 VRT LAZY TV E271 (KCF BENNETT HORIZON)
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 732 Adj. YW: 1318 SC: 38.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 18 -0.6 81 111 44 84 7 6.40 0.90 3
ACC. 0.84 0.88 0.85 0.85 0.78 0.78 0.10 0.03 0.18
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPD 0.03 -0.71 34 0.84 -0.09 58.31 81.82 82.17
ACC. 0.50 0.41 0.59 0.42 0.58
Reference for Lots 55-59
JCB LAZY TV BEECH JET R052ET
RID R MS IMA’S PRIDE 711T - A DAUGHTER OF RID R COLLATERAL 2R AND JCGR BAR GT IMA LADY 437H ET
RID R LADY COLLATERAL “BOBBY” 701T - A DAUGHTER OF RID R COLLATERAL 2R AND RID R MS IMA MACH ONE8P ET
JCGR BAR GT MS PEARL 540W ET - A DAUGHTER OF RID COLLATERAL 2R AND DONOR DAM OF LOTS 23, 63 & 64
32 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT ROCKY 260B
Black Hetero Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286501 DOB: 4/3/14 BA50
JCB LAZY TV BEECH JET R052ET (VRT LAZY TV BEETHOVEN K278)VVGR MR 949W ROCKY EGL L889 (S A F Fame)
GKG MR ND 527R (EGL NEW DEAL N586)GKG MS 733T GKG LOUISE 548R ET (O C C Emblazon 854E)
Top 4% for CW; Top 10% for YW & ST; Top 15% for WW
Saturday, March 21, 2015 33Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R OLD WEST 1381A
Hetero Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281072 DOB: 9/25/13 HB75
KHR SAM SPADE 02S (KHR 03N)VRT LAZY TV SAM U451 VRT LAZY TV MS FULLBACK L643 (WAC FULLBACK 011G)
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)RID R MS RAVEN ROOSTER 1159Y RID R MS RAVEN NEW DESIGN 6S (R T R NEW DESIGN 4316)
Watch video: http://youtu.be/aS6ZTvfOoDQTop 1% for YG; Top 4% for CED; Top 15% for CEM & HP; Top 20% for MK, TM; Top 25% for BW & FPI; Additional EPDs - HP: 7.33; PG30: 0.53; DMI: 0.02; $Cow: 56.04; EPI: 84.45; 9 for Docility
JCGR BAR GT SUREFIRE 534A
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: YesReg# 1281196 DOB: 10/24/13 BA38
BEA 353R (BEA SILVERADO)BEA SURESHOCK 705T ET DIXIE ERICA OF RR 2800 (J R AMBUSH 165H)
Bon View New Design 878 (B/R New Design 036)BTI MS PERRI B 2010R BTI MS PERRI B 2166N (BTI EXTRA 2106K ET)
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 663 Adj. YW: 1180 SC: 40.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
11 1.7 72 110 31 67 11 6 -0.28 37 0.25 0.33 79.54
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/-SnIuKoB5XkTop 5% for CEM; Top 15% for TM & YG; Top 20% for MK; Top 25% for YW, CW & FPI; Top 30% for WW & MB; Additional EPDs - HP: 0.55; PG30: -0.20; 7 for Tenderness, 8 for Docility
RID R BUCKSHOT 1432B
Homo Black Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286394 DOB: 2/15/14 PB88
BEA SURESHOCK 705T ET (BEA 353R)JCGR BAR GT SHOOTOUT 433Y JCGR BAR GT MARTINI 290T ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)
CCRO GOOD FORTUNE 8206 (JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET)RID R MS LILLY 1211Z RID R MS LILLY 1033X (BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U)
Top 15% for HP, GP30; Top 20% for ST; Top 30% for CED & MB; Additional EPDs - HP: 6.82; PG30: 1.78
34 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
BEA SURSHOCK 705T ET
Black Polled Reg# 1042423 DOB: 1/7/07 50% BA
BEA SILVERADO (LWHF FEARLESS)BEA 353R PCCI MS POWER PAC 9112J (PPFG PCCI POWER PAC 13F)
J R AMBUSH 165H (HIGH VALLEY 4C6 AMBUSH)DIXIE ERICA OF RR 2800 DIXIE OF ERICA OF R R 7647 (H A 2041 TRAVELER 5016)
BW: 88 Adj. WW: 606 Adj. YW: 1066 SC: 39.5
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
FHG FLYING H EXTRA 150D (KCF BENNETT PREMIER Z104)JBOB 3814L BOB 2148J (JBOB BLACK IMAGE)
BW: 88 Adj. WW: 674 Adj. YW: 1226 SC: 38.5
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 12 2.6 56 86 44 72 2 6.88 2.52 13
ACC. 0.70 0.75 0.72 0.72 0.64 0.63 0.01 0.01 0.28
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPD -0.04 -0.56 25 0.49 -0.10 108.1 61.02 55.23
ACC. 0.01 0.36 0.54 0.34 0.55
Reference for Lots 60-65
JCGR BAR GT HEPBURN 244A - A BEA SURESHOCK DAUGHTER PURCHASED BY HILLTOP FARMS
HHF W21 POLLED PATRIOT
Red Homo Polled Reg# 193735 DOB: 10/3/87 94% PB
FLOTO (FLORETT)ATM TEJAS ROLLS ROYCH 868 FDA MISS ARATA 868K (LNR MAGNUM III)
MAGNUM (MEX)HHF RED GIRL T23 ET MAC MISS VALHALLA 709P (LNR CITATION)
BW: 92 Adj. WW: 733 Adj. YW: 1315 SC: 38.5
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 2 4.7 71 103 23 58 4 -4.90 0.00 0
ACC. 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.93 0.93 0.14 0.03 0.89
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPD 0.00 -0.13 38 0.26 -0.30 11.54 55.14 74.03
ACC. 0.22 0.58 0.61 0.78 0.79
JCGR BAR GT JACKSON 515Y ET
Black Homo Polled Reg# 1194776 DOB: 10/6/11 63% HB
ATM TEJAS ROLLS ROYCH 868 (FLOTO)RAW MISSISSIPPI GAMBLER AWD ROYAL LADY 400Z (LMS DOC’S PROSPECT X08)
BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 (B/R NEW DESIGN 036)BTI MS PERRI B 2010R BTI MS PERRI B 2166N (BTI EXTRA 2106K ET)
BW: 88 Adj. WW: 804 Adj. YW: 1388
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST
EPD 10 1.9 78 101 29 68 6 0.95 -0.35 3
ACC. 0.33 0.38 0.34 0.39 0.31 0.28 0.01 0.01 0.18
DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI
EPD -0.46 31 0.36 0.02 74.34
ACC. 0.27 0.31 0.27 0.53
Saturday, March 21, 2015 35Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
RID R SHOOTOUT 1433B
Red Homo Polled GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286397 DOB: 2/16/14 PB88
BEA SURESHOCK 705T ET (BEA 353R)JCGR BAR GT SHOOTOUT 433Y JCGR BAR GT MARTINI 290T ET (RID R COLLATERAL 2R)
BABR RID ROOSTER COGBURN 854U (BABR WHO HOTT 552R)RID R MS ALLIE 1240Z RID R MS ALLIE 823U (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)
Top 25% HP; Top 30% for CED, WW, YW, CW & FPI; Top 35% for CEM, PG30 & MB; Additional EPDs - HP: 5.53; PG30: 0.80
RID R DANNY 1277Z ET
Black (Red D) Homo Polled* GE EPDs: NoReg# 1230620 DOB: 9/11/12 PB94
JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564JET (JBOB CAROLINA CPR)CCRO CCROSS GOOD FORTUNE 8206 JBOB 3814L (FHG FLYING H EXTRA 150D)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT MS PEARL 540W ET JEMG PEARL P907 ET (RAW MISSISSIPPI GAMBLER)
BW: 84 Adj. WW: 730 Adj. YW: 1168 SC: 42.0
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST YG CW REA MB FPI
11 2.6 62 90 36 67 2 10 -0.42 27 0.46 -0.1 62.78
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Watch video: http://youtu.be/74h69aS7qWoTop 1% for HP; Top 5% for YG; Top 15% for MK & PG30; Top 20% for CED & DMI; Top 25% for MB & $Cow; Additional EPDs - HP: 11.84; PG30: 2.36; DMI: -0.04; $Cow: 92.50; EPI: 55.99
RID R PATRIOT 1417B ET
Red Homo Polled* GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286351 DOB: 1/26/14 PB94
ATM TEJAS ROLLS ROYCH 868 (FLOTO)HHF W21 POLLED PATRIOT HHF RED GIRL T23 ET (MAGNUM)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT MS PEARL 540W ET JEMG PEARL P907 ET (RAW MISSISSIPPI GAMBLER)
Top 25% for HP; Top 35% for PG30, DMI & CW; Additional EPDs - HP: 5.95; HP30: 1.10; DMI: -0.02; $Cow: 35.02; EPI: 65.37
36 Spirit of the West Sale Homo Black* = Homo Black by Pedigree; Black (Red D) = Dam is Red; Black (Red S) = Sire is Red; Homo Polled* = Homo Polled by Pedigree; GE EPDs = Genomic-enhanced EPDs
JCGR BAR GT JACKSON 223B
Homo Black Homo Polled* GE EPDs: NoReg# 1286491 DOB: 3/13/14 BA63
RAW MISSISSIPPI GAMBLER (ATM TEJAS ROLLS ROYCH 868)JCGR BAR GT JACKSON 515Y ET BTI MS PERRI B 2010R (Bon View New Design 878)
RID R COLLATERAL 2R (JCGR BAR GT FLASHBACK 410M ET)JCGR BAR GT MS PERRI 520W ET BTI MS PERRI B 2010R (Bon View New Design 878)
Top 15% for ST & YG; Top 20% TM; Top 30% for WW, HP & PG30; Additional EPDs - HP: 4.53; PG30: 1.23
Ariana showing in the jr. Gelbvieh show at the 2015 National Western Stock Show. Ariana is Brad and Carol’s niece
Carol, Ariana and Brad at Ariana’s high school graduation. Ariana is a freshman at K-State.
Maxine (Pat Thayer’s mother) with Olivia, Gavon and Anna (Brad and Carol’s nieces and nephew).
Grant with grandkids Ben and Max.
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A popular question this time of year is "How much can I afford to pay for a bull." My go-to answer is usually… "How much revenue loss would you have from a pasture full of open cows?" After all, we often de-value the role of the bull. We forget that he is a crucial part of the equation to making our product.
Now, the question is a good one to ask. Especially after watching calf prices climb seemingly all of 2014 and the prices paid for bred heifers at year-end, it is only logical to wonder what a good bull will cost this spring.
Old rules of thumb are good to reflect on. For instance, "2 times the value of a fat steer" or "4 to 5 times the value of a feeder calf " are both common measures used by old timers to determine the value of a bull. So, I tested these figures with historical prices from the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale and prices paid for feeders and fats from National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). As it turns out, using values from 1996 to 2014 (last 19 years) the average bull price was 4 times the value of a feeder calf and 2.1 times the value of a fat steer. Looks like those old rules of thumb work pretty well.
Using these multipliers, we can speculate to the average price of bulls this coming sale season. Looking at recent market reports, 500 lb. feeder calves are bringing $2.40 or more. Thus, value of a 5-weight feeder calf is conservatively $1,200. History tells us 4 times that value will get us close to the average. Thus 4 x $1,200 = $4,800 for an average bull price.
A conservative price for fat steers weighing 1300 lb. is $1.60. Therefore the math tells us a fat steer values out at nearly $2,100. The previously stated multiplier of 2.1 times the value of a fat steer would yield an average bull price of just over $4,400. So, we have a conservative range of $4,400 to $4,800 for the average bull price.
That said, there will be many bulls that bring in excess of those figures. So, what factors contribute to bulls bringing more than the average? Are they worth the extra money?
For simplicity, let's say a bull breeds 25 cows per year for 4 years resulting in 100 calves over his lifespan. With these conservative assumptions, even a small improvement in a valuable trait can greatly increase a bull's value.
For instance, Calving Ease (CE) EPD is defined as the difference in percentage of unassisted births. So, let's say you purchase a bull that is 5 points better in his CE than the breed average for current sires. For both Angus and
Simmental that would mean purchasing a bull in the top 10 % of the breed for that trait… not an unrealistic buy. The 5 point improvement should translate to 5% more unassisted births. In the real world, it's fair to say half of assisted births don't make it. Thus, a 5% improvement in CED could easily translate to 2.5% more calves. Out of 100 calves sired over a lifetime, that's 2.5 more calves. The added value from improved CE would be $3,000 (2.5 more calves x 500 lbs x $2.40/lb.).
The most common example for added value of a bull is improved EPDs for weaning weight (WW). Let's say you purchase a bull with a WW EPD of 60 (breed average for Angus is 50). That's 10 additional pounds at weaning per calf. If the bull sires 100 calves in a lifetime and a pound is worth $2.40, then the result is $2,400 more income over his lifetime when compared to the average of current sires.
Another figure bull buyers can look at are $ values (Weaned Calf Value ($W), Beef Value ($B), All-Purpose Index (API), Terminal Index (TI)). These values are expressed in dollars and if you match your herd needs with the correct index, they can help you be more profitable. Understanding and Utilizing Economic Indexes in Sire Selection is a good resource for learning more about the role $ values play in selection.
When selecting your next herd sire, identify the traits that can add dollars to your operation. Don't sacrifice functionality, structural soundness, docility, and other traits that can affect longevity. View purchasing a bull as an investment and treat it as such. Investing in a good bull that can improve profitable traits in your herd can allow your farm to be more competitive no matter the market dynamic.
Bottomline, bulls are a significant contributor to profit or loss in your cattle herd. The have an impact now and for years to come if you are retaining replacement females. Look for traits that hold value in your market. Find a bull that can inject those traits. The "expense" of a bull can be a great investment in the future of your cattle herd.
By Travis Meteer, University of Illinois ExtensionSource: CattleNetwork.com
How much can I afford to pay for a bull?
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Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation
All of the AGA EPDs are backed by the industry’s largest and most robust multi-breed international genetic evaluation in the world. Growth and carcass EPDs for Gelbvieh and Balancer animals are directly comparable to Simmental, Red Angus, Shorthorn, Limousin and a growing number of other breeds.
The multi-breed EPDs combine pedigree, performance, ultrasound, carcass and genomic data into one easy to use set of numbers. Seedstock breeders and their commercial customers can have confidence in the AGA’s EPDs to evaluate the genetic merit between breeds for both purebred and hybrid seedstock
EPD DefinitionsListed below are the definitions of American Gelbvieh
Association EPDs and the units in which they are published.
Maternal traitsCalving ease direct (CE): Percent of unassisted births of
a bull’s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease. This EPD can be vital to a rancher looking to decrease the amount of calves pulled in his herd.
Milk (MK): The genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight.
Calving ease maternal (CEM): Represented as percent of unassisted births in a sire’s first-calving daughters. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease. This EPD is important to a rancher’s bottom line because it predicts which animals produce daughters with a genetic pre-disposition to calve unassisted as heifers.
Heifer pregnancy (HP): Predicts the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant as first-calf heifers in a regular breeding season, expressed as a percent. A higher value of this EPD is favorable, meaning that a higher percentage of a sire’s daughters get pregnant as first calf heifers compared to other sires in his contemporary group.
30-month pregnancy (Pg30): Predicts the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant and calve at three years of age, given that they calved as first-calf heifers. This EPD is expressed as a percent, again, with a higher number being more favorable meaning a higher percentage of a sire’s daughters will calve at three years of age, given they calved as first-calf heifers.
Stayability (ST): Predicts the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull’s daughters will
stay productive within a herd to at least six year of age. The stayability EPD is one of the best measures currently available to compare a bull’s ability to produce females with reproductive longevity.
Growth traitsBirth weight (BW): Predicts the difference, in pounds,
for birth weight of the calf. Weaning weight (WW): Predicts the difference, in
pounds, for weaning weight (adjusted to age of dam and a standard 205 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning.
Yearling weight (YW): Predicts the expected difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to a standard 365 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to yearling.
Carcass traitsYield grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score,
which is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio.
Carcass weight (CW): Differences in pounds of hot carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age endpoint.
Ribeye area (REA): Differences in ribeye area in inches between the 12th and 13th rib. Greater ribeye areas are preferable.
Marbling (MB): Predicts the differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye as expressed in marbling score units. Greater marbling numbers are preferable and are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades.
Fat (FT): Differences for fat thickness, in inches, for a carcass over the 12th rib, smaller numbers of fat thickness are preferable as excess fat can be detrimental to yield grade.
Efficiency traitsDry matter intake (DMI): Represents the average daily
dry matter intake per day consumed in pounds. A negative or lesser value is more favorable. For example, Bull A has a DMI EPD of .15 and Bull B has a DMI EPD of -.20, so the progeny of Bull B consume, on average, .35 pound less dry matter per day than progeny from Bull A.
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What is an Index?Indexes are tools that allow you to select for several
EPDs at once, making selections more efficient than selecting on one trait at a time. Indexes weigh traits based on their importance to a producer’s bottom line by using a trait’s economic and genetic value. Indexes are a good way to put selection emphasis on traits that are economically relevant.
Total maternal (TM): An index that combines growth and milk information as a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughters. As an index, this value is not reported with an accompanying accuracy. A greater TM value means a mother that returns comparatively higher weaning weights on her calves. TM Index = MK EPD + ½ WW EPD.
$Cow: Represents the genetic value in dollars of profit of an animal when retained as a replacement female relative to other animals in the herd. A higher number represents more profitable genetics for maternal productivity. $Cow will serve producers in selecting bulls that will sire daughters with stayability and reproductive efficiency as well as other traits that lead to profitability in a production system, such as milk, calving ease, moderate mature weight and the ability of calves to gain. A female’s genetics also influence the performance of her calves in the feedlot and at slaughter, so traits such as feed efficiency and carcass value are also included in $Cow.
Efficiency profit index (EPI): An economic selection index developed to aid producers in selecting for more feed efficient cattle that still have acceptable amounts of gain. The EPI provides slight negative pressure on intake, while keeping gain at a constant value. By selecting on this index, producers will be able to find those animals that gain the same amount as their contemporaries while eating less.
Feeder profit index (FPI): An economic selection index designed to aid producers in selecting sires whose progeny will perform in the feedlot and are sold on grade and yield. Well ranking sires for FPI have higher marbling and carcass weight than their contemporaries. As a terminal index, little emphasis is put on maternal traits such as stayability and calving ease.
Genomic-Enhanced EPDsA select number of the bulls in this year’s sale sell with
genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE EPDs). Those bulls with GE EPDs are indicated in the lot listing.
GE EPDs combine pedigree, individual performance and genomic information to save time and money, reduce risk, and accelerate the rate of genetic progress.
The information from the genomic data can be as informative as a bull’s first calf crop or a cow’s lifetime production record. Since the genomic data is incorporated directly into the EPDs, cattle producers will not have to learn how to interpret the new data.
Balancer EPD Breed Percentiles (For non-parents, as of the Spring 2015)
Maternal and Growth EPDs Carcass EPDs
Jumping Cow Gelbvieh Ridinger Cattle Co.
Brad Ridinger24063 County Road 122
Ramah, CO 80832
Please bring this catalog with you on sale day.
Spirit of the West Bull Sale
For questions on any of the bulls contact: Brad Ridinger, 303-810-0582, [email protected]
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March 21, 2015 • Private Treaty Sale • 24063 County Road 122 • Ramah, COBull preview from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. • 11:00 Lunch • Sales from 11:30 to 4:00 p.m.
