Cork Cattle Co. | Open House & Private Treaty Bull Sale

OPEN HOUSE & PRIVATE TREATY BULL SALE

APRIL 12, 2026

3979 LAWRENCE 2145 • WENTWORTH, MO 64873

SALE DAY PHONES

Kevin Kleinman .

Aiden Kleinman .

Atley Kleinman

Kane Aegerter, AHA

Austin Brandt, AHA

CATTLE VIEWING

417-850-5676

417-385-8121

417-850-6879

402-641-8699

712-621-1829

Cattle may be viewed at any time at Cork Cattle Co located between Sarcoxie and Mt . Vernon Missouri a half-mile south of interstate 44 on 97 highway Call for directions or a consult

SALE FORMAT

We will be using a bid board style format All bulls will start at $7,000 and bids will be increments of $250 . If you cannot make it to the sale, give any of us a call or text and we will be happy to assist you Bidding opens at 10 a .m and closes at 4 p .m The sale will close in lot order . All purchases must be paid in full before pickup or delivery .

DISCOUNTS

$100 dollar discount if you pick your bull up the day of the sale . We will offer volume discounts, if you purchase three or more bulls . You will get 3% off your purchase .

DEVELOPMENT

After bulls are weaned, we send them to the green springs bull test where they are on a 100% forage ration . Once they come back from the bull test, they are on grass and receive free choice hay . Along with hand feeding some grain for supplement .

DELIVERY

Any bull sold within 300 miles we will deliver for free . We will work with you on making arrangements on any bulls traveling more than 300 miles .

GUARANTEE

We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee for a full calendar year If your bull gets injured or becomes infertile, we will refund or replace him minus the salvage value . We ask that you notify us of any issues promptly The sooner we know of any problem you may have the sooner we can work to resolve it

HERD HEALTH

All bulls have gone through a custom herd health program created by the animal clinic of Monett . All bulls will have passed A BSE before sale day

AIRPORT

Springfield-Branson national airport is 38 miles from the sale facility Tulsa international airport is 138 miles from the sale facility . Kansas City International airport is 184 miles from the sale facility .

HOTELS

Best Western — Mount Vernon, MO 65712 1200 E . Industrial Rd .

417-461-0230

Quality Inn — Carthage, MO 64836 2701 Hazel

CORKS EMERALD 2381 ET

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}

DOB: 9/2/23 REG. #P44530196 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2381

CSC 502 6209 GOLD CREEK 824

Sire: CRR 824 DIVERGENT 170 P44294516

CRR 028X JULIANNA 608

LCX PERFECTO 11B ET

Dam: FHF 11B RUBY 21H P44160895

FHF 632D RUBY 126F

• Used for natural service

• Long stout big bodied with added look Suitable for use on heifers

• Retaining 50% semen interest.

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2

Highest weaning and yearling weight bull in the sale

Puts loads of power in an attractive package.

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HH ADVANCE 4075B ET Sire: H FHF ADVANCE 628 ET 43720817 FHF 408 RITA 21W

KLD RW MONICA D715 ET

• Moderate thick made and attractive

• Great way to add performance while keeping cow size in check

CORKS ON DEMAND 2460 ET

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 10/3/24 REG. #P44694765 BULL TATTOO: BE 2460

RV VALOR 9444G ET

Sire: BAR JZ ON DEMAND P44355795

BAR JZ HANNAH 087B

LCX PERFECTO 11B ET

Dam: FHF 11B RUBY 21H P44160895

FHF 632D RUBY 126F

• Excellent herd bull prospect

• Goggle eyed. Big bodied and stout Suitable for heifers

• Maternal brother to Lots 1 and 30

• Retaining 50% semen interest.

5

• Most feed efficient bull in the sale

• Masculine with added look

• Suitable for heifers

• Retaining 50% semen interest.

CORKS ON DEMAND 2467 ET

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 10/3/24 REG. #P44693619 BULL TATTOO: BE 24767

RV VALOR 9444G ET Sire: BAR JZ

P44355795

BAR JZ HANNAH 087B

CORKS AMK MINER 2060 ET

Dam: CORKS AMK VICTORIA 2237 P44519821

5 CE

AMK LADY VICTORIA 1242 1650

6

CORKS ON DEMAND 2464 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 9/13/24 REG. #P44694764 BULL TATTOO: BE 2464

RV VALOR 9444G ET Sire: BAR JZ ON DEMAND P44355795

BAR JZ HANNAH 087B

CORKS AMK MR T 1481 1711

Dam: CORKS GRACE 2219 P44694507

CB MISS REVOLUTION 4100

Heterozygous Polled

• Dark red google eyed long spined bull

• Suitable for heifers

CORKS DIVERGENT 2465

DOB: 11/18/24 REG. #P44694788 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2465

CSC 502 6209 GOLD CREEK 824

Sire: CRR 824 DIVERGENT 170 P44294516

CRR 028X JULIANNA 608

H FHF AUTHORITY 6026 ET

Dam: CORKS GRACE 2260 ET 44694783

CB MISS REVOLUTION 4100

Suitable for heifers

Polled

CORKS DIVERGENT 2480 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 10/4/24 REG. #P44694766 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2480

CSC 502 6209 GOLD CREEK 824

Sire: CRR 824 DIVERGENT 170 P44294516

CRR 028X JULIANNA 608

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

Dam: CORKS AMK LADY 1242 1751 P43911545

AMK LADY VICTORIA 1242 8

• Dark red google eyed bull Suitable for heifers

Homozygous Polled

CORKS MR.T 2463

DOB: 9/11/24 REG. #P44694767 BULL TATTOO: BE 2463

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X

Sire:

Dam:

INNISFAIL 311E 2H

2230

• Long spined bigger framed bull Goggle eyed

• Suitable for heifers 9

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CORKS MR.T 2462

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF}

DOB: 8/20/24 REG. #44694510 BULL TATTOO: BE 2462

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X

Sire: CORKS AMK MR. T 1481 1711 43788198 AMK LADY VICTORIA 1241 1481

EKS DWK HARLAND F816

Dam: EKS DWK G72 DEJA VU K20 P44368399

EKS DWK B18 KERRI G72

Horned

Dark red high marbling with added look Suitable for heifers

Sire: KLD

DOB: 11/14/24 REG. #44644404 BULL

2296 ET

MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

CORKS ARK ARCHIE 10Y 4100 1750

Dam: CORKS AMK LADY 2123 44488591 CORKS AMK LADY 1241 1754

• High growth Macallan son Highest CHB Maccallan we have raised

CORKS MACCALLAN 2469

DOB: 10/4/24 REG. #44695489 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2469

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET Sire: KLD RW MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

CORKS AMK MR T 1481 1711

Dam: CORKS SELKO 2190 P44694508 KLD SELKO D17 ET

CORKS MACCALLAN 2492

DOB: 11/7/24 REG. #44732345 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2492

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET Sire: KLD RW MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

TH 122 71I VICTOR 719T

Dam: AMK LADY VICTORIA 1242 P43376672

JDB S027 LADY WIZ U042

• Long growthy and masculine

• Dark red bull with added frame and length Dam is still in the herd at 14

RCR COUNT ON ME 4446

DOB: 9/3/24 REG. #M999964 BULL

TATTOO: BE: 4446

BROBERG’S RSOURCE D20

Sire: LT COUNTDOWN 9712 PLD M928753

LT MADELINE 6113 PLD

RCR HES THE ONE

Dam: RCR ONE’S AFFINITY 2361 F1322063 RCR AFFINITY’S LUNCH 9245

• Soft bodied Countdown son

• Dam was a high seller at the RCR dispersal

Dam: CORKS AMK FOO 1510 RF711464 CORKS AMK FOO 2 1341 15

CORKS PURE GOLD

DOB: 9/29/24 REG. #M1012365 BULL

TATTOO: RE: 1510

BAR S GOLDEN STATE 5532

Sire: BAR S GOLDEN STATE 1268 M960013

BAR S SHIRLEY 6433

SSF CORKS 5J WHITE SQUALL ET

• Heavy muscled and big bodied Dam still in herd at 11

Polled

CORKS GOLDEN FOO

DOB: 10/10/24 REG. #RM103120 BULL

TATTOO: BE: 1428

BAR S GOLDEN STATE 5532

Sire: BAR S GOLDEN STATE 1268 M960013

BAR S SHIRLEY 6433

OBG CAPTAIN AMERICA

Dam: CORKS AMK FANCY FOO 2 1358 TW RF707327

5J FANCY 1015

• Long and stout Dam still in herd at 13

CORKS PERFECTO 2530 ET

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 3/3/25 REG. #P44693449 BULL TATTOO: BE 2530

NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET

Sire: LCX PERFECTO 11B ET P43517583

WLL ZOEY 3Z

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

Dam: AMK LADY VICTORIA 1241 1481 P43552718

AMK LADY VICTORIA 1241

• Herd sire prospect

• Dark red goggle eyed and massive bodied Dam still in herd at 12

• Suitable for heifers

• Retaining 50% semen interest.

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19 20

CORKS ON DEMAND 2504

DOB: 2/2/25 REG. #P44722030 BULL TATTOO: BE 2504

RV VALOR 9444G ET

Sire: BAR JZ ON DEMAND P44355795

BAR JZ HANNAH 087B

CORKS AMK MINER 2060 ET

Dam: CORKS VICTORIA 2215 ET P44642538

AMK LADY VICTORIA 1241 1481

• Big bodied stout featured and google eyed

• Suitable for heifers

• Will have genomics and parent verification by sale day

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CORKS ON DEMAND 2512

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF}

DOB: 3/2/25 REG. #P44722063 BULL

RV VALOR 9444G ET Sire: BAR JZ ON DEMAND P44355795

BAR JZ HANNAH 087B

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

Dam: BH 10Y LIL REANNE(55Z) 449F ET P43980897

MCS 4R REANNE 55Z

• Easy fleshing and soft bodied Suitable for heifers

20

CORKS DIVERGENT 2560

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 2/12/25 REG. #P44722024 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2560

CSC 502 6209 GOLD CREEK 824

Sire: CRR 824 DIVERGENT 170 P44294516

CRR 028X JULIANNA 608

MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R

Dam: CORKS AMK VICTORIA 1929 P44517645

CORKS VICTORIA 0038 1655

• Highest teat and udder EPD bull in the sale Dark red

• Suitable for heifers

CORKS MR.T 2525 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 3/20/25 REG. #44702339 BULL TATTOO: BE 2525

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X

Sire: CORKS

KLD

Dam: CORKS ARK GRACE 2235 ET P44368610 CB MISS REVOLUTION 4100

CORKS MR.T 2522

• Suitable for heifers with added look DOB: 1/9/25 REG. #44734848 BULL TATTOO: BE 2522

CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X Sire: CORKS AMK MR. T 1481 1711 43788198 AMK LADY VICTORIA 1241 1481

KLD UNTAPPED D727 ET Dam: HAW TARA 26L 44497178 BACC 702 TARA 062 ET

• Suitable for heifers

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CORKS MACCALLAN 2513

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 2/13/25 REG. #P44690162 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2513

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET

Sire: KLD RW MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET

Dam: H MISS ADVANCE 7757 ET 43857858

HH MISS ADVANCE 9228W

• Easy fleshing and Suitable for heifers

Polled

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CORKS MACCALLAN 2520

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 3/27/25 REG. #44693630 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2520

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET

Sire: KLD RW MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET

Dam: H VAL 8154 P43916434

H WR VAL 5520 ET

• Suitable for heifers

Natural calf out of the 7757 donor

CORKS MACCALLAN 2507

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 3/13/25 REG. #44690160 BULL

TATTOO: BE 2507

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET

Sire: KLD RW MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

CHURCHILL ROCK 646D ET

Dam: CORKS AMK VICTORIA 2120 ET P44532848

AMK LADY VICTORIA 1241 1481 25

• High growth with added look

CORKS MACCALLAN 2515

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 3/20/25 REG. #44690164 BULL TATTOO: BE 2515

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET Sire: KLD RW MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

CORKS AMK MR T 1481 1711

Dam: CORKS ARK GRACE 2138 44471055

ARK GRACE 1903 ET

• Stout featured red eyed with added look

CORKS MARKSMAN 2562 ET

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 3/12/25 REG. #44722031 BULL

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET

Sire: KLD RW MARKSMAN D87 ET P43951713

RW MINDY 3078 6096

LCX PERFECTO 11B ET

Dam: FHF 11B RUBY 21H P44160895 FHF 632D RUBY 126F

• Suitable for heifers

Stylish 21H son

Horned

CORKS MACCALLAN 2506

{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}

DOB: 4/16/25 REG. #P44690161 BULL TATTOO: BE 2506

UPS SENSATION 2296 ET Sire: KLD RW MACCALLAN D2009 ET P44302232

RW MINDY 3078 6096

H FHF AUTHORITY 6026 ET

Dam: CORKS AMK VICTORIA 2106 ET P44352742

AMK LADY VICTORIA 1241 1481

• Style with added muscle

CORKS REDEEMED 2560

DOB: 2/25/25 REG. #RM103209 BULL TATTOO: BE: 2560

LT RUSHMORE 8060 PLD

Sire: CCC WC RESOURCE 417 P M846721

WC CCC BLUE GIRL 1528 P

WDZ FIREMAKER 6062 P ET

Dam: 5J FANCY 1015 ERF705031

KP MISS FANCY

• Muscle with added look

Sire:

• Out of a beautiful 7-year-old

CORKS COUNTDOWN 2563

DOB: 2/12/25 REG. #M1020440 BULL TATTOO: BE: 2563

BROBERG’S RSOURCE D20

Sire: LT COUNTDOWN 9712 PLD M928753

LT MADELINE 6113 PLD

SVY FREEDOM PLD 307N

Dam: CORKS ARK NANCY 61021355 EF1183190

OBG CORK NANCY 6102

• Suitable for heifers

HETEROSIS PAYS

MATERNAL HETEROSIS

Economic and production benefits associated with heterosis are documented by decades of industrywide research in commercial crossbreeding systems.

DIRECT HETEROSIS

Increased performance of the crossbred calf relative to the average of the straightbred parental breeds.

+ 1.9% Survival to weaning

+ 3.9% Weaning weight

+ 2.6% Post weaning gain

+ 3.8% Yearling weight

+ 2.2% Feed conversion

Increased performance of the crossbred cow relative to the average of straightbred females of the parental breeds.

+ 3.7% Calving rate

+ 3.8% Weaning weight

+ 38.0% Longevity

+ 17.0% Number of calves

+ 25.3% Cumulative weaning weight

Primary crossbreeding advantages are improvement of lowly heritable traits, such as those associated with reproduction, which are difficult to impact through direct selection pressure. Small, net-positive effects in multiple traits affecting commercial cow-calf profitability — pregnancy rate, calf livability, calf health, etc. — yield significant returns that are difficult to measure. Crossbreeding value is most visible in the increased number of calves (lifetime), cow longevity and cumulative weaning weight (lifetime).

Hereford Heterosis Pays More

Hereford genetics offer more crossbreeding power because they are the least related to other Bos Taurus breeds, as documented by the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) 2000 Bull Project. Plus, Hereford’s unique, inherent genetic advantages compared to other breeds offer added breed complementarity, especially when crossed with Angus. Hereford advantages include: docility, fertility, feed efficiency in the pasture and feedlot, longevity, and production efficiency.

Hereford-sired black baldy female advantages:

• 7% higher pregnancy rate

• More calves weaned per cow exposed

• $51 more per cow per year in net present value (2009 calculation)

• 3.5% more average rate of return on assets

• 2 pounds less pasture forage per day while maintaining more body condition1

Black baldy cows require 1 acre less of moderate-quality forage per year compared to straightbred black Angus peers, according to Oklahoma State University research.1

Hereford-sired black baldy steer advantages:

• Heavier weaning weights

• Increased feed efficiency

• Lower cost of gain

• Lower feedlot breakeven

• $28 per head less feed cost across finishing period

Based on feed efficiency alone — breed differences documented by the USMARC — Hereford has a $51 per head advantage over the finishing period, when compared to Angus.2 Hereford’s economic advantage increases as feed costs rise.

The Power of Genomically Enhanced EPDs

The American Hereford Association (AHA) has embraced the use of genomics into their genetic evaluation by launching a first of its kind single step analysis that utilizes the marker effects of specific traits. Likewise, AHA is directly estimating accuracy values rather than approximating. The direct estimation of accuracy results in a more conservative value but a more accurate value than previous methodologies. The AHA is producing the most reliable genetic evaluation that is supported by Whole Herd TPR™ and genomics, which will give prospective buyers added confidence in purchasing young and unproven animals.

Buying animals that have a genomic profile incorporated into their Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) offers many advantages that allow for quicker breed and herd improvement. Below is a table showing the average increase in accuracy when buying a young animal with a Genomic Enhanced EPD (GE-EPD) versus an animal without a GE-EPD. Similarly, an effective progeny number increase is listed by trait that shows how many progeny equate to a genomic enhancement of a young animal (e.g. yearling). That’s right, buying a young animal that has been genotyped is like having 2-17 progeny, depending on the trait. The proof gained on young, non-parent animals, through a genomic enhancement is valuable and greatly mitigates the risk and allows for more directed selection.

Understanding Hereford EPDs

The American Hereford Association (AHA) currently produces expected progeny differences (EPDs) for 17 traits and calculates three profit ($) indexes. AHA’s genetic evaluation makes use of a Marker Effects Model that allows the calculation of EPDs by incorporating the pedigree, phenotypic and genomic profile of an animal. Animals that have a genomic profile will be denoted with a GE-EPD logo. The current suite of Hereford EPDs and $ indexes includes:

Calving Ease — Direct (CE)

CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would be born with an 8% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s calves.

Birth Weight (BW)

BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.

Weaning Weight (WW)

WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves.

Yearling Weight (YW)

YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves.

Dry Matter Intake (DMI)

The Dry Matter Intake EPD predicts the daily consumption of pounds of feed. For example, if sire A has a DMI EPD of 1.1 and sire B has a DMI EPD of 0.1, you would expect sire B’s progeny, if comparably mated, to consume on average 1 pound of feed less per day.

Scrotal Circumference (SC)

Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons of a sire with a .7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm.

Sustained Cow Fertility (SCF)

The AHA’s new Sustained Cow Fertility EPD (SCF) is a prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from three years of age through twelve years of age, given she calved as a two-year-old. The EPD is expressed as a deviation in the proportion of the ten-possible calving’s to twelve years old expressed as a probability. For example, the daughters of a bull with a 30 EPD would have the genetic potential to have one more calf by age twelve then the daughters from a bull with a 20 EPD. In other words, the daughters from the 30 EPD bull would have a 10% greater probability of having one more calf than the bull with a 20 EPD. This is equivalent to saying that the daughters are 10% more likely to remain in the herd to age 12.

Maternal Milk (MM)

The milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation.

Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G)

Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&G EPD of 10 lb. (29 minus 10 = 19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.”

Maternal Calving Ease (MCE)

MCE EPD predicts how easily a sires daughters will calve at 2 years of age and is measured on a percentage. For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of 7 and sire B has a CE EPD of -3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters.

Mature Cow Weight (MCW)

The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. For example, if sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.

Udder Suspension (UDDR)

UDDR EPDs are reported on a 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) scoring scale.

Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.

Teat Size (TEAT)

TEAT EPDs are reported on a 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.

Carcass Weight (CW)

Carcass weight is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20-lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight.

Rib Fat (FAT)

The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.

Ribeye Area (REA)

REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better-muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.

Marbling (MARB)

MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been

shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale.

Baldie Maternal Index (BMI$)

The Baldy Maternal Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Hereford x Angus cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards Certified Hereford Beef. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability from finishing of non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep the harvested progeny successful for CHB. This index is geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows.

Brahman Influence Index (BII$)

The Brahman Influence Index is a maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Brahman x Hereford cross cows. Progeny of these cows are directed towards a commodity beef market since Certified Hereford Beef does not accept Brahman influenced cattle. This index has significant weight on Sustained Cow Fertility, which predicts fertility and longevity of females. There is a slightly positive weight on Weaning Weight, Mature Cow Weight and Milk which accounts for enough growth but ensures females do not increase inputs. There is some negative emphasis on Dry Matter Intake, but a positive weighting on Carcass Weight which is anticipated to provide profitability in finishing non-replacement females and castrated males. Marbling and Rib-eye Area are also positively weighted to keep harvested progeny successful for a variety of commodity based programs. This index targets producers that use Hereford bulls on Brahman influenced cows.

Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$)

The Certified Hereford Beef Index is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls are mated to mature commercial Angus cows and all progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef after the finishing phase. This index has significant weight on Carcass Weight to ensure profit on the rail. As well there is a positive weighting for Average Daily Gain along with a negative weighting on Dry Matter Intake to ensure efficient pounds of growth in the finishing phase. Keep in mind, this production system takes advantage of complimentary breeding with the commercial Angus cow. Although Marbling is weighted positively in this index, a positive weighting for Rib-eye Area and a negative weighting for Back Fat are a greater priority in this index to allow for optimum end-product merit. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that no replacement heifers are being retained.