Horned & Polled Performance Tested Bulls Groups of Three Commercial & Registerable Heifers
SALE LOCATION
DOUBLE M RANCH Sale Facility:
30256 Stanfield Meadows Rd. • Stanfield, Ore. (Across the freeway from Top Cut Feedlot) CONTACT:
For sale inquiries or more information please contact: Marty Wilcox, OWNI President 509-953-2535
SALE CONSULTANT: Mark Haueter 541-216-8511
AUCTIONEER:
C D “Butch” Booker, Colfax, Wash. .
. 509-989-2855
SALE VETERINARIAN: Dr Don Peter, Hermiston, Ore.
LIVESTOCK PRESS:
Jared Patterson, Western Livestock Journal . . . . 208-890-4517
Emilee Holt, AHA
Mark Frisbie .
RINGMAN:
208-965-3130
208-890-4517
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Comfort Inn & Suites 77514 Hwy 207, Hermiston, Ore . | 541-564-5911
DIRECTIONS TO SALE SITE:
I-84 to Exit 182 (Hwy 207) Go north approximately 200 ft Take right on Stanfield Meadows Road ¼ mile to sale site
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 condition
Hereford-sired black baldy steer advantages:
• Heavier weaning weights
• Increased feed efficiency
• Lower cost of gain
• Lower feedlot breakeven
• $28 per head less feed cost across finishing period
Viewing and bidding online
AHA EPD DEFINITIONS
CALVING EASE DIRECT (CE): Indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at two years of age
BIRTH WEIGHT (BW): Indicator trait of calving ease measured in pounds
WEANING WEIGHT (WW): Estimate of pre-weaning growth measured in lbs
YEARLING WEIGHT (YW): Estimate of post-weaning growth measured in lbs .
DRY MATTER INTAKE (DMI): Predicts the daily consumption of pounds of feed .
SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (SC): Best estimate of fertility for semen quantity and quality and indicates early puberty in sons and daughters
SUSTAINED COW FERTILITY (SCF): A prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from age three through age twelve, given she calved as a two-year old
MATERNAL MILK (MM): Milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned
MATERNAL MILK & GROWTH (M&G): Reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability
CALVING EASE MATERNAL (CEM): Predicts how easily a sire’s daughters will calve at two years of age
MATURE COW WEIGHT (MCW): Designed to either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd
UDDER SUSPENSION (UDDR): Represents an assessment of udder support .
TEAT SIZE (TEAT): The assessment of teat length and circumference
CARCASS WEIGHT (CW): Indicates pounds of hot carcass weight, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint
RIB FAT (FAT): Reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12th-rib fat thickness negative FAT EPDS are expected to produce leaner progeny
RIBEYE AREA (REA): Reflects differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measurement based on carcass and ultrasound measurements
MARBLING (MARB): Reflects differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) IMF based on carcass and ultrasound measurements
BALDY MATERNAL INDEX (BMI$): A maternally focused index that is based on a production system geared to identify Hereford bulls that will be profitable when used in a rotational cross with mature commercial Angus cows
BRAHMAN INFLUENCE INDEX (BII$): A maternally focused index that is based on a production system that uses Brahman X Hereford cross cows
CERTIFIED HEREFORD BEEF INDEX (CHB$): A terminal sire index that is built on a production system when Hereford bulls are mated to mature Angus cows and progeny will be targeted for Certified Hereford Beef to allow for optimum end-product merit This index has no emphasis on fertility
GENOMIC-ENHANCED EPDS (GE-EPDS): Combine traditional pedigree and performance data with DNA marker technology to provide higher accuracy, more reliable genetic predictions, especially for young, unproven animals
TERMS and CONDITIONS
All animals selling will be Trich tested (as required by state regulation) along with BVD-PI negative.
BIDDING:
Each animal offered for sale will be sold to the highest bidder . Each bid shall constitute an offer to purchase and the final bid shall constitute a binding contract between buyer and seller The auctioneer will settle any disputes If you are unable to attend and would like to make a bid by phone or mail, please contact either sale staff at the numbers listed or any consignor .
TERMS:
Terms of the sale are cash or bankable checks All settlements are to be made with the clerks of the sale immediately following the conclusion of the sale .
TRANSPORTATION:
Our transportation director, Mark Haueter, will make every effort to arrange transportation at a reasonable cost All such deliveries will be made at the buyer’s risk
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Any changes of information from the sale catalog will be announced from the auction block and such announcements shall take precedence
REGISTRATION PAPERS/IDENTIFICATION:
A certificate of registration and transfer will be furnished for each animal at seller’s expense . Seller offers each animal with a readable tattoo corresponding to the registration . Buyer agrees to check tattoos for accuracy
HANDLING AND RISK:
Each animal will be at the purchaser’s risk as soon as sold Livestock insurance will be made available to the buyer on sale day .
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS:
The sale staff are merely a representation of the seller(s) and assume no liability due to accidents, loss of property, legal or otherwise, nor do any other person(s) connected with this sale . All person(s) who attend this sale do so at their own risk . In the event of default in any part of the Terms and Conditions covering this sale by either the buyer or seller, it shall be the responsibility of the buyer or seller to instigate any actions necessary to bring about a fair settlement of any claims arising from this sale and to be the responsible party for any and all costs involved therein . The sale staff assumes no responsibility, legal or otherwise, for the failure of either seller or buyer to fulfill their obligation
SALE INFORMATION:
Bulls are available for inspection at the sale site prior to as well as the morning of the sale
18th ANNUAL
NORTHWEST HEREFORD BREEDERS BULL SALE
Please be our guest on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Once again, Hereford breeders from the Northwest have brought together their best genetics to be offered for sale on Monday, March 9, 2026 The sale will be held at the Double M Ranch Sale Facility, 30256 Stanfield Meadows Rd., Stanfield, Ore. (across the freeway from Top Cut Feedlot). In addition, LiveAuctions .TV will be returning this year
We are offering performance tested yearling and fall bulls, along with single lot and pens of heifers . The performance tested bulls were developed on a 120/day, roughage-based diet for ADG comparison within their contemporary group Performance evaluation information and ultrasound data will be available sale day All bulls will be semen checked, Trich-tested (as per state regulation) and BVD/PI negative
Please be our guest on Monday, March 9, 2026 For questions and information, contact any of the consignors listed below
Wilcox & Family Cattle Co. — Marty Wilcox; 509-953-2535 17192 S. Hwy. 195 • Spangle, WA 99031 / wilcox.marty@gmail.com
Lot(s)
Lots: 1 & 2
Lots: 39-47, 49-58, 60-62, 74, H1, H2, H3, H4
Lot: 48, 59
Lots: 5, 6, & 7
Lots: 12, 14, 15, 64-69
Lots: 3 & 4; 70-73
Lots: H5, H6, & H7
Lots: 20-24
Lots: 25-38, H8
• BW 70 lb.
AL MASTERPLAN M114 {DBP}
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Goggle eyes. Built like a tank, extra wide-topped, with loads of muscle from every angle. Calving ease sire. 8 EPDs in the top 25% of the breed. He has structure quality, maternal excellence and genetic merit in his background as well as Hereford traits needed for use in rugged environments. Scurred.
• Consigned by Alder Livestock, LLC
MDB GOLD RUSH 2 420M
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44646006 — Calved: 2/28/25 — Tattoo: LE 420M — Polled N JW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} CMF 1720 GOLD RUSH 569G ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44108010 L III TFL C609 VICTORIA 1720 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} EFBEEF RESOLUTE CEO {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} L III X651 RITA A045 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
81E DOMINO 906 {CHB}
• BW 71 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• 420M is a unique individual that combines an eye-appealing phenotype with a breed-leading EPD data that truly puts it all together. His CW and MARB are in the top 5% of the breed. And 10 of his traits are in the top 20%.
P43558667 EFBEEF 4R THYRA Y865 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBC} EFBEEF N014 THYRA S645 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} BR BELLE AIR 6011 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF} BAR S LHF 028 240 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}
C BELLE 8138 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
• BW 84 lb.
• A strong maternal January calf out of an attractive daughter of BR Belle Air 6011. Moderate framed, thick muscled with tons of longevity, fertility and plenty to offer in indexes, he will sure enough make fancy daughters worthy of rebuilding the herd. High indexing, ranked top 9% CHB, top 1% BMI$ and BII$, Marbling at top 1% with a go-to BW of 2.2 and top 1% Sustained Cow Fertility. He will build a cowherd with the longevity to make a profit.
C 8086 SANCHO 1084 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} ECR 628 IVYS ADVANCE 8923 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} C 1084 SANCHO ELLIE 3196 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} C 4038 BELLE LASS 8086
2
BULL
AL VALENTINO M139 {DBP}
P44618706 — Calved: 9/1/24 —
• BW 72 lb.
• A solid herd sire prospect with tons of carcass value and growth, out of a daughter of the good Colyer bull 1086 Sancho 1084. Genomic tested clean, easy to be around and eye appealing. Long bodied, deep sided, correct and pigmented. He will put growth in his calves. Top 1% CHB, 10% WW, 9% YW, 1% Marbling, 5% Ribeye.
• Consigned by 430 Cattle Co.
• BW 81 lb.
• Pigment: RE 75%; LE 100%
• A bull with extra length. Has a long square hip and extra depth of body. A Valentino bull signifies a genetic package focused on producing profitable, structurally sound and maternally strong cattle. Phenomenal carcass EPDs.
• Consigned by Alder Livestock, LLC
4
BULL
MDB JW MERIT 1857 403M
P44646003 — Calved: 2/26/25 — Tattoo: LE 403M — Homozygous Polled JW X651 TESTED 1857 ET {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
• BW 68 lb.
• Pigment: RE 0%; LE 50%
• 403M is a true meat wagon and an easy-doing kind of herd bull prospect. He will be big boned, bold in his muscle shape and loaded with body and capacity. He is top of the breed in multiple traits, having 10 in the top 10%. His half-brother recently sold to Knoll Crest Farms in Red House, Virginia.
• If you are looking to put good heifers back in your herd, look at this guy. Out of my best producing cow. A direct daughter of the maternal powerhouse Ribeye 88X. Long bodied, structurally correct, pigment and frame size to produce easy keeping females and easy finishing steers with excellent carcass quality. He is a high indexing individual, ranking in the top 3% CHB and 1% both BMI$ & BII$, with Marbling top 1%, Sustained Cow Fertility top 2%, Ribeye top 10% and calving ease Top 15%. Plus, he catches your attention with his eye appeal. Genomic tests are clean and clear of problems.
• Consigned by 430 Cattle Co.
LIMESTONE BROADWAY 2412 ET
P44715226 — Calved: 10/23/24 — Tattoo: RE 2412 — Heterozygous Polled SHF YORK 19H Y02 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MSU MF HUDSON 19H {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF} CHURCHILL BROADWAY 858F {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} LOEWEN MISS P20 10W {DLF,HYF,IEF} P43919937 CHURCHILL LADY 640D {DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
• BW 78 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Large goggles. Fancy, dark red. Polled, 10 traits in the top 30% of the breed. Expect this bull to keep milk in check on daughters, correct teat size, tighten-up udders, without sacrificing growth.
• Consigned by Limestone Blue, LLC
• BW 78 lb.
LIMESTONE BROADWAY 2405 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44715578 — Calved: 11/17/24 – Tattoo: RE 2405: — Polled
SHF YORK 19H Y02 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF} MSU MF HUDSON 19H {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF}
CHURCHILL BROADWAY 858F {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} LOEWEN MISS P20 10W {DLF,HYF,IEF}
P43919937 CHURCHILL LADY 640D {DLF,HYF,IEF} KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} CHURCHILL LADY 4164B
KT SMALL TOWN KID 5051 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF} NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC}
LIMESTONE MISS VELVET ROSE2118 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDC,DBF} KT MS 0124 TIMES
• He has 10 traits in the top 30% of the breed.
• Pigment: RE 60%; LE100%
• Large goggles. Expect this bull to keep milk in check on daughters, correct teat size, tighten-up udders, without sacrificing growth.
• Consigned by Limestone Blue, LLC
WRR 0332 REST EASY ELVIS 124
• BW 82 lb.
• Pigment: RE 80%; LE100%
• Top 10% of the breed in 5 traits. Top 9%marbling, top 4% BMI$. Grand dam is an AHA Dam of Distinction. This bull is a Canadian/Line 1 outcross, sire H5 337 Advance 0332, that brings excellent phenotype and heterosis to any breed.
• Top 18% of the breed in calving ease. Midterm ADG of 4.98 lb. 115 is a Canadian /Line 1 outcross, sire H5 337 Advance 0332, that brings excellent phenotype and heterosis to any breed.
• Top 17% of breed in scrotal circumference. Midterm ADG of 5.38 lb. “Silver” is also a Canadian/Line 1 outcross, sire H5 807 Domino 0355, that brings excellent phenotype and heterosis to any breed.
• Consigned by Wagenblast Richardson Ranch
• BW 68 lb.
• Pigment RE 100%; LE100%
• Large goggles. Polled, 10 traits in the top 30% of the breed. Expect this bull to
• keep milk in check on daughters, correct teat size, tighten-up udders, without sacrificing growth.
• Consigned by Limestone Blue, LLC
WRR 0332 REST EASY LAD
21
BULL
44615646 — Calved: 10/1/24 — Tattoo: RE 122 — Horned
• BW 101 lb.
• Pigment: RE 75%; LE100%
• Top 20% of the breed in marbling and top 21% in milk. Midterm ADG of 4.67 lb. This bull is also a Canadian/Line 1 outcross, sire H5 337 Advance 0332, that brings excellent phenotype and heterosis to any breed.
• Consigned by Wagenblast Richardson Ranch
WRR 0251 J RINGO 111
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
23
BULL
44615628 — Calved: 9/16/24 — Tattoo: RE
• BW 98 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE100%
• Top 23% of breed for marbling. Grandam is an AHA Dam of Distinction. He, too, is a Canadian/Line 1 outcross, sire H5 807 Domino 0251, that brings excellent phenotype and heterosis to any breed.
• Consigned by Wagenblast Richardson Ranch
WF G84 OPERATIVE 434 513
ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
25 BULL
44698486 — Calved: 3/26/25 — Tattoo: RE 513 — Horned KJ BJ 58Z CONTENDER D56 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} KJ TJ 745D AGENT G84
• BW 82 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• G-84 needs no introduction, he has had many bull calves go through this ring and had 2 show heifers sell in Reno, one for $8,000. His calves come easy and grow, grow, grow. 513’s dams were our pick of Ottley’s herd that we purchased in Reno. She has performance written all over her and a perfect udder and teats..
KJ BJ 58Z CONTENDER D56 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
KJ TJ 745D AGENT G84 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} MSU RACHAEL 58Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBC} P44077049 KJ BJ 339A ADORA 745D ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} KJ 968R POLLED SOLUTION 668ZET
• Pigment: RE 70%; LE 100%
• 508’s sire, G-84, needs no introduction as he has had many bull calves go through this ring and had 2 show heifers sell in Reno. 508 is loaded in growth, maternal carcass! He has a CHB index of 173, top 5% of the breed. 508’s dam is a moderate cow, goggle eyed, deep body, big topped and a great rear quarter to go along with a great udder and teats.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF HRV REAPER 722 503 ET
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44700761 — Calved: 2/11/25 — Tattoo: RE 503 — Polled NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
HARVESTER 9985 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44136010 UPS MISS SENSATION 2895 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} CHURCHILL SENSATION
BULL
WF DOMINATE 3055 505
44698484 — Calved: 2/13/25 — Tattoo: RE 505 — Horned
BCC MISS BELL 206Z {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} 43954712 CHURCHILL LADY 1162Y ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} GOLDEN OAK OUTCROSS 18U
• BW 83 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 20
• 505’s sire was the 2020 NWSS Supreme, Grand and Champion horned bull and has sired many champion and class winners. He is a front pasture bull with the look you want in your calves with a good set of EPDs. Sire MM 31 and Dam’s MM 26. The dam is from Perez and had a calf in their sale that sold for $30,000. She also has perfect udder and teats.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF BHD APACHE 035 502
P44698483 — Calved: 2/10/25
• BW 78 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• 503 will catch your eye first by his dark red color and then with his muscling and his paper matches his performance and carcass with an REA in the top 3% of the breed along with a great set of maternal numbers. The dam’s pedigree is loaded with maternal power and many of her progeny have been shown and retained in our herd.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF G-84 BIG BLOCK 951 454
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
44698453 — Calved: 11/24/24 — Tattoo: BE 454 — Horned KJ BJ 58Z CONTENDER D56 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
HH ADVANCE 6070D ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} HH ADVANCE 4082B ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} WF MS ADVANCE FIRE 722 951 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
• BW 80 lb.
• Pigment: RE 90%; LE 85%
• 454’s actual birth weight was 80 lb., sire’s BW EPD is 4.0 and the dam is out of a calving ease bull we bought from Holdens. This bull has performance with a WW and YW in the top 1% of the breed and a CHB of 157. With the price of steers today, this bull will definitely pay for himself with a quick ROI..
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF G-84 SECRET AGENT 010 446
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44698447 — Calved: 9/12/24 — Tattoo: BE 446 — Polled
KJ BJ 58Z CONTENDER D56 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} KJ TJ 745D AGENT G84 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} MSU RACHAEL 58Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBC} P44077049 KJ BJ 339A ADORA 745D ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} KJ 968R POLLED
• A full brother sold last year and was extremely popular. His sire from Colyers is no stranger to the show ring and has taken home many champion banners. 502 is an ET calf out of our popular 035 donor, is heifer safe and correct front to back, great feet and legs. Calving ease bull.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF 129 WARLORD 139 450
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
BULL
44700758 - Calved: Oct. 12, 2024 - Tattoo: BE 450 — Horned /S MANDATE 66589 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} R LEADER 6964 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF} WF MANDATE 002X 129 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} /S LADY DOMINO 0158X {DLF,HYF,IEF} 44288867 CHURCHILL LADY 002X ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBP} GOLDEN OAK OUTCROSS 18U {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} CHURCHILL LADY 600S ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBP} HH ADVANCE 6070D ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} HH ADVANCE 4082B
• BW 80 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• 450 is from our calving ease herd sire, a Mandate son, the Reserve Champion Bull at the NILE. We expect 450’s calves to be equally as impressive. His dam is out of a Line 1 calving ease bull that we bought from Holden known for having a good udder and teats.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF G-84 COPPER 131 439
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC}
P44700764 — Calved: 8/26/24 — Tattoo: BE 439 — Heterozygous Polled KJ BJ 58Z CONTENDER D56 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} UPS SENSATION 2296 ET {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} KJ TJ 745D AGENT G84 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBC} MSU RACHAEL 58Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,DBC} P44077049 KJ BJ 339A ADORA 745D ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} KJ 968R POLLED SOLUTION 668ZET
• BW 82 lb.
• Pigment: RE 25%; LE 85%
• What a loaded pedigree with our herd sire from Jensen’s on the top side and Project dam out of Churchill Manhattan and a Grizzly dam, what’s not to like here! Low to moderate birth weight with explosive growth and great numbers across the board. Small Scurrs
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
• BW 87 lb.
• Pigment: RE 98%; LE 85%
• Wait until you see this powerhouse in person. Comments from the feedlot, “I liked him from the minute I saw him” and our midterm weight exceeded our expectations. He is impressive to look at and athletic in his movements. His actual weight at birth was 87 lb., sire BW EPD 4.0 and dam BW EPD 3.3. His dam is out of Copper and our broody 314 cow. This bull will add some pounds to you calves and produce some nice replacement heifers.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF ADVANCED AIR 919 436
44698377 — Calved: 8/25/24 — Tattoo: RE 436 — Horned
BULL
• BW 86 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• This bull calf is sired by Barber’s Belle Air bull out of a Line 1 ET dam from Holdens that we raised. Belle Air was Supreme Champion and Grand at the 2017 NWSS. He has maternal nailed and the growth and carcass to go with it. He will cover all the bases for you.
BELLE AIR 6011 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,DBF} BAR S LHF 028 240 {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF}
• BW 80 lb.
• Pigment RE 100%; LE 100%
• 435 was impressive the day he was born and is still impressing people today. This 88X son out of our Patriot donor can work in either a registered or commercial herd. Colyers used his sire heavily on heifers and 435’s CE and BW EPDs show that too. He is outperforming his growth numbers. He is well balanced, square, moderate framed and heavily muscled just like his sire. His dam is a maternal and growth powerhouse too. You will want to take this guy home. Calving ease, heifer safe.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF HARVESTER 103 431
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44698374 — Calved: 8/21/24 — Tattoo: BE 431 — Heterozygous Polled NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} UPS HARVESTER 9985 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} P44136010 UPS MISS SENSATION 2895 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} UPS MISS TUG 0669 {DOD}{HYP,IEP} CHURCHILL MAJESTIC 903G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
• BW 77 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• 434’s sire, G-84 needs no introduction, and he has had many bull calves go through this ring and two show heifers sell in Reno, one for $8,000. His actual birth was 77 lb. and his sire’s BW EPD is 4.0 and his dam is 5.6. This bull has growth numbers in the top 2% of the breed, great milk and carcass numbers, with his CHB ranking in the top 17% of the breed. His dam is a powerhouse, out of Barber’s Belle Air and our 328 donor. He certainly can check all the boxes for you.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
WF HARVESTER 103 431
{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF}
P44698374 — Calved: 8/21/24 — Tattoo: BE 431 — Polled NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} KCF BENNETT ENCORE Z311 ET {SOD}{CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} UPS HARVESTER 9985 {CHB}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} BW 91H 100W RITA 79Z ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF}
P44136010 UPS MISS SENSATION 2895 {DOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} CHURCHILL SENSATION 028X {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MDF,DBF} UPS MISS TUG 0669 {DOD}{HYP,IEP}
CHURCHILL MAJESTIC 903G ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF} BOYD 31Z BLUEPRINT 6153 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDF,DBF} WF MAJESTIC 923 103 {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF} H MS 0103 MARIAH 4437 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF,MDP} P44289000 WF MS DOMINO 5110C 827 923
• BW 83 lb.
• Pigment: RE 90%; LE 100%
• Look at this stacked pedigree! UPS Harvester on the top and Churchill Majestic sired dam on the bottom. Harvester was the Reserve Champion polled bull in Oklahoma in 2022. 431 has a moderate BE EPD with a higher CE direct number. His WW and YW numbers are in the top 14% and 15% of the breed respectively. If you are looking to improve udder and teats, this bull can do that
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
BIRD 033 IVY LEAGUE 570
— Calved: 2/9/25
• BW 84 lb.
• Pigment: RE 20%; LE 10%
• A bull calf when you look at him is impressive and then gets even better on paper. His sire Churchill Red Thunder offers an exceptional mixture of high-quality phenotype along with excellent genetic predictions backed by a high-quality dam. There are no flaws in his structure, pedigree or EPDs. He is a calving ease bull with the performance of a growth bull. WW in the top 10%, YW in top 20%. Milk of 42 is in the top 1%. A bull that will correct your teats and udder and add outstanding carcass traits. A bull that can correct a lot or build on some good characteristics.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
BIRD 8082 MCKROLA 567
• BW 88 lb.
• Sired by our home-raised Top Shelf son who has produced calves equal to those by our AI sires. Dam is backed by many noted sires of the Hereford breed including 619D whose production numbers are almost ideal. Our youngest bull in the sale but has all the qualities needed for a good growth bull.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 830 LESTER 554
• BW 76 lb.
• Pigment: RE
• Revere, the sire, is noted for moderate birthweight, perfect markings, deep quarter and flank. The young dam comes from cow families with seven immediate SOD (Sire of Distinction) sires in the background..
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
• BW 88 lb.
BIRD 033 WHITEBRED 553
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Full brother sold in 2024 NWHB Bull Sale. Six SOD ( Sire of Distinction) in his immediate background. Stout and smooth. Second heaviest bull at weaning on Sept. 24 weighing 1,022 lb.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 8086 KRISBIRD 549
• BW 82 lb.
BIRD 033 CHEROKEE 552
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• A full brother sold in the 2025 sale. Dam has red eyes, red to the ground and extra volume. He has all his mother’s characteristics as well as a good disposition. Cherokee was featured on the front page of Agri Times February 2025 issue.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 033 CHARLIE 547
— Calved: 12/14/24
BULL
• BW 83 lb.
• His sire, Star Dance, has one of the best EPD profiles in the Hereford breed being in the top 1% for marbling and CHB. Maternal grandsire is Sensation 028X, one of the most widely used horned Hereford bulls in the history of the Hereford breed. A very moderate BW EPD of 1.0 and CE of 7.7. Great REA of 0.50 and Marbling 0.52.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 0186 KLARKSTON 546
44661212 — Calved: 12/13/24 — Tattoo:
• BW 84 lb.
• Pigment: RE 0; LE 100%
• Dam is sired by Churchill Sensation 028X known as “The bull which changed the Hereford breed”. Dam is mother to one replacement heifer. His EPD For CE is 10.0 and BW is 0.9 with is indicative of a moderate birthweight.
• Sired by CL 1 Domino 0186H, the lead-off bull in the 2021 Cooper sale, immense muscle shape and has an ideal look. Grand dam and great grand dams were Dams of Distinction (DOD) thus he comes from a super cow family.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
CT 8082 NORMAN 540
• BW 89 lb.
• Top 2% of breed for marbling, top 1% for milk, top 3% for CHB. Our Stardance sons scored very well when ultrasounded for REA and IMF for the 2025 NWHB Bull Sale; the top one scoring 4.84 for marbling. He is long, smooth and sports five Sires of Distinction (SOD) in his background.
• Two brothers have sold in prior NWHB Bull Sales and one brother
• BW 81 lb.
• Sired by Stardance, a leader in carcass value as well as low birthweight and growth. Currently he is in top 3% for marbling, top 3% for milk, top 8% for CHB. Dam is mother to two replacements in our herd.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 0280 GOLD FISH 534
BIRD 033 BELLE FOUCHE 533
• BW 78 lb.
• His sire, Rough Neck, a new sire for us this year is a powerful straight horned bull in the top 9% or better for calving ease, scrotal, udder quality and marbling. Two brothers sold in previous NWHB Bull sales. A nice, thick heifer bull.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 8082 TRAVIS 532
• BW 84 lb.
• A long Isenhauer son that traces back to 4 previous brothers that have sold in the NWHB Bull Sale. Dam’s sire, Sensation 028X ranks in the elite 1% of the Hereford breed for calving ease (CE) and Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$). Grandam is a Dam of Distinction.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 8082 GOLD MINER 528
53 BULL
• BW 82 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE100%
• Mother is a Dam of Distinction and
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 8082 SHAWN 527
— Calved: 11/20/24 — Tattoo: BE 527 — Horned
BAKKEN 5169 {SOD}{DLF,HYF,IEF,MSUDF}
• BW 89 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Top 11% for YW, Top 1% for Milk. Dam sired by BB Top Shelf has produced two other sons for the NWHB Bull Sale. Grandam a Daughter of Distinction. He is long and stout. Those goggle eyes make him a standout.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 8082 NAT 523
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• Top 11% of the Hereford breed for YW (yearling weight). Mother is a Dam of Distinction and mother of two replacement heifers. Her first calf sold in the 2019 NWHB Bull Sale. He has length and muscle expression which are traits of Belmar sons.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 8082 LOUIE 525
• BW 82 lb.
• Pigment: RE 40%; LE 0%
• There are three Dams of Distinction in his immediate background. A full brother named “Sue” sold in the 2025 NWHB Bull Sale. He is a rugged type of bull with power and muscle.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 0186 ERNIE 519
44661231 — Calved: 11/14/24
• BW 88 lb.
• Pigment: RE 40%; LE 30%
• We have used his sire, Belmar, for the last two years and are always
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over the past six years.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
• BW 89 lb.
• Pigment: RE 80%; LE 50%
• Sired by 0186H known as “The Maternal Machine” and one of the best Line 1 sires of our time. A full brother sold in the 2025 NWHB Bull Sales. Top 12% of the Hereford breed for YW (yearling weight). He has no faults, exhibiting good muscle and length.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
• BW 87 lb.
BIRD 62Z SHANGHI 515
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Sire has been described as “a top-end growth prospect, with large scrotal, big REA (ribeye) and premier growth EPDs”. Dam has produced two replacement heifers. Top 14% of the Hereford breed for CE (calving ease). He is long, deep and has great pigment.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 0186 IRRIGON 513
44661233 — Calved:
• BW 82 lb.
CT 0280 FESTPAH 514
44663379 — Calved: 11/9/24 — Tattoo: BE 514 — Horned
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Maternal brother of second high seller in NWHB Bull Sale. Four Sires of Distinction (SOD) in his immediate background which includes SR Diablo who is the #1 Horned Bull in the Hereford breed for Ribeye Index..
• Consigned by Cheryl Thomas
BIRD 5169 REWARD 512
BULL
• BW 84 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• His sire, 0186H is noted as “a great all around sire of calving ease, growth, carcass and the very best in maternal traits”. This bull has a great rear end and had the third heaviest weight, 1,004 lb., at weaning on September 24, 2025.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
BIRD 8082 KENNEDY 511
• BW 89 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Grandam is a Dam of Distinction (DOD). Belmar, his AI sire, was the top selling bull in Van Newkirk’s 2019 sale. His calves are marked correctly with abundant eye pigment and structure with extra muscle. Three sisters were kept as replacements. Good length and our heaviest bull weighing 1,134 lb. in September.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
• BW 88 lb.
• Pigment: RE 100%; LE 100%
• Dam is mother to two replacements and her first son sold in the 2017 NWHB Bull Sale. This son of Bakken, a Stuber raised sire, is deep sided, full of muscle and fully pigmented.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
ANGUS BULLS
LIMESTONE ELEVATE 2401 ET
• BW 73 lb.
• Long bodied, phenotypic stand out. Excels $EN, Claw, Angle, PAP and $M. One of multiple sons in the sale from a pool of embryos which I carefully selected for the mating. The donor dam comes from a cow family proven for multiple generations and has consistently raised good sons. The sire, Elevate, is a Sitz Resilient son that has positive $EN without sacrificing good growth. I was striving to create an animal that could just breathe air and gain weight and I am not disappointed!
• Consigned by Limestone Blue, LLC
LIMESTONE ELEVATE 2410
— Calved: 12/18/24 — Tattoo: 2410
• BW 74 lb.
• Long bodied with extra depth and dimension all around. Excels $EN, Claw, Angle, PAP and $M. One of multiple sons in the sale from a pool of embryos which were carefully selected for mating. The donor dam comes from a cow family proven for multiple generations and has consistently raised good sons. The sire, Elevate, is a Sitz son that’s positive $EN without sacrificing good growth. My goal was to create a bull that could just breathe air and gain weight and I am not disappointed!
• Consigned by Limestone Blue, LLC
LIMESTONE JUSTICE 2406
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• Calving
LIMESTONE ELEVATE 2409
21362201 — Calved: 12/19/24 — Tattoo: 2409
• BW
• Structural corrections with performance. Excels $EN, Claw, Angle, PAP and $M. One of the multiple sons in the sale from a pool of embryos which I carefully selected for mating. The donor dam comes from a cow family proven for multiple generations and has consistently raised good sons. The sire, Elevate, is a Sitz Resilient son that has positive $EN without sacrificing good growth. Another bull that my goal was to create an animal that could just breathe air and gain weight and I am not disappointed!
• Consigned by Limestone Blue, LLC
LIMESTONE ELEVATE 2407
21362200 — Calved: 12/7/24 — Tattoo: 2410 SITZ RESILIENT 10208
• BW 68 lb.
• Moderate framed with even more muscle and shape. Excels $EN, Claw, Angle, PAP and $M. One of multiple sons in the sale from a pool of embryos which I carefully selected from mating. The donor dam comes from a cow family proven for generations and has consistently raised good sons. The sire, Elevate, is a Sitz son that has positive $EN without sacrificing good growth. My desire was to create a bull that could just breathe air and gain weight. I was not disappointed.
• Consigned by Limestone Blue, LLC
LIMESTONE ELEVATE 2404
• BW 79
• Wide, thick-topped. Has the highest average daily gain, by far, of 5.50 lb. in a two plus months period, out of 69 bulls on feed. Excels $EN, Claw, Angle, PAP and $M. One of the multiple sons in the sale from a pool of embryos which I carefully selected for mating. The donor dam comes from a cow family proven for multiple generations and has consistently raised good sons. The sire, Elevate, is a Sitz Resilient son that has positive $EN without sacrificing good growth. I intended to create a bull that could just breathe air and gain weight and I’m not disappointed.
• 413M is deep red with goggles. She is reproductively sound and is currently cycling. She sells open. She has a stacked pedigree and is in the top 10% for WW, YW, MM, MG, MCE, UDDER, and MARB.
• Consigned by MDB Polled Herefords LLC
BIRD 033 BECKY 568
• BW 65 lb.
• Pigment RE 90%; LE 80%
• Homozygous Polled
• 401M is a genetic queen with Bullnanza, Cuda and Validated in her pedigree. She has an almost perfect phenotype for a young heifer. Genotypically has EPDs of BW, SCF, MM, MG, MCE, UDDER, TEAT, MARB, BMI$ and BII$ in the top 10% of the breed.
• Consigned by MDB Polled Herefords LLC
• BW 86 lb.
• Show quality! She was chosen by ranch visitors as one of our most outstanding young heifers. Some pigment, super long with tons of extension, clean front end and trim made. Solid numbers that would work for anyone. Halter broke and gentle.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
IN RECOGNITION OF...
COMMERCIAL & REGISTERED HEIFERS
LOT
H1 PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• These heifers come from the heart of our herd. They are sired by some of the best nationally recognized AI sires in the Hereford breed namely CL 1 Domino 0186H, Stardance and Revere. Their dams are some of our favorites. Heifer 507’s dam is pictured on our web site. All the heifers are halter broke and gentle.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
LOT
H3 PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• An even group of December and January heifers. Our sale coordinator described them as being very uniform with thickness and length. Heifer 5543 has an outstanding weaning weight of 108 and CHB$ of 163. Halter broke and gentle.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
LOT
H5 PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• Red baldy heifers right off the top of our commercial Hereford cows and a Red Angus sire (Suth Free Style 38G). We do not keep any of these F1 heifers, so you are getting our best. Lots of growth and maternal bred into them. All are AI sired half siblings. Were all born last part of January in a ten-day window. Will be sorted into three groups based on size. Will have rebreeding shots and will be ready for your herd.
• Consigned by Stephenson Herefords
LOT H7 PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• Red baldy heifers right off the top of our commercial Hereford cows and a Red Angus sire (Suth Free Style 38G). We do not keep any of these F1 heifers, so you are getting our best. Lots of growth and maternal bred into them. All are AI sired half siblings. Were all born last part of January in a ten-day window. Will be sorted into three groups based on size. Will have rebreeding shots and will be ready for your herd.
• Consigned by Stephenson Herefords
LOT H2 PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• These heifers, likewise, come from the heart of our herd. They are all sired by Rough Neck, the powerful straight horned bull which is in the top 5% for calving ease, scrotal, udder quality, ribeye and marbling. He is described as thick topped, square hipped and red eyed. Halter broke and gentle
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
LOT
H4
PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• January heifer calves, two being out of first calf mothers. They are all sired by Stardance, the rising star in the Hereford world. EPD Percentile: top 1% calving ease direct, 1% carcass weight, 1% BMI$, 1% BIL$, 1% CHB$. Look at the marbling 99!
• Halter broke and gentle.
• Consigned by Bird Herefords
LOT
H6 PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• Red baldy heifers right off the top of our commercial Hereford cows and a Red Angus sire (Suth Free Style 38G). We do not keep any of these F1 heifers, so you are getting our best. Lots of growth and maternal bred into them. All are AI sired half siblings. Were all born last part of January in a ten-day window. Will be sorted into three groups based on size. Will have rebreeding shots and will be ready for your herd.
• Consigned by Stephenson Herefords
LOT
H8 PEN OF THREE (3) HEIFERS
• Commercial quality Hereford heifers offering added value with strong maternal characteristics. Feminine, deep-bodied females with good udders in their lineage, sound structure, quiet disposition and the look to make productive, long-lasting cows. An excellent opportunity to add uniformity, fertility and maternal strength to a commercial program.
• Consigned by Wilcox & Family Cattle Co.
2026 HEREFORD CONSIGNORS
MDB Polled Herefords
As a recently retired biology educator who grew up on a 200-acre Holstein dairy farm, I decided I needed something to do in retirement. In 2016, Debbie and I purchased some acreage and chose to get the farm, “still in the boy” out in the open. We decided on a feedstock operation with registered Polled Herefords. Our focus has been on improving our own herd each year by mating every cow we own to the very best available AI genetics. Through trial and error and some luck, we now have bulls and heifers that others would like to include in their herds. We are honored to be a part of the NWHB Sale and believe this sale has some of the top animals available in the breed. Hope to see you on March 9, 2026.
Stephenson Herefords
We are excited to join the NWHB Sale for our 12th year! We are a small, 4th generation, family-owned operation located in beautiful Lemhi Valley of Salmon,
Idaho. The Stephenson family started in Utah, moving to the Salmon Valley around 1980 to run Hereford cattle. For the past 20 years we have worked to develop our own herd focusing on a highly maternal cow that can produce a calf with growth and carcass. Along with our two children, Brooke and John, we are currently running around 140 mother cows. We run a mix of registered Herefords and a commercial group with Red Angus influence, raising registered Hereford bulls and registered and commercial replacement heifers. We primarily sell our bulls through private treaty. Again, this year we are bringing prime commercial Red Angus/Hereford replacement heifers to the sale. We look forward to seeing you in March.
Wagenblast Richardson Ranch
Wagenblast Richardson Ranch is owned and operated by Vicki Wagenblast and her son-in-law and daughter, Jim Kiley and Becky Richardson. The Wagenblast family has farmed and ranched in Oregon for the last
2026 CONSIGNORS:
173 years and we are proud to continue our ranching heritage as we expand and develop our own registered Hereford and AQHA herds on our ranch outside of Lexington, Oregon. We are excited with our sale offering and look forward to meeting you on sale day.
Wilcox and Family Cattle Co
A long history of Herefords exists with the Wilcox family as Marty’s grandparents immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900’s, homesteading in central Montana and ran commercial Hereford cows. Our ranch headquarters, located in Spangle, Washington, was purchased in 1992. The family includes Marty and Shannon and sons Matthew & Derrick and wife Jessica. We raise purebred Hereford seed stock with heavy emphasis on AI & Embryo transplant. We also sell show quality heifers and steers. Our herd is focused on balanced traits, with cattlemen minded profitability and sorted on a competitive phenotype. We have shown cattle at major Hereford shows; however, we don’t breed show cattle rather we show production cattle. Our family has been a consignor at the NWHB Sale, periodically, since the first sale in 2009.
Bird Herefords
Herefords have always been a part of Lynda and Dave’s life, growing up on Hereford cattle ranches in eastern Oregon and are 4th generation Hereford breeders. We are blessed to live in beautiful, but unrelenting Pine Valley, gateway to Hells Canyon. Summers are ideal for cattle although temperatures range in the 90’s and winters can be long and harsh reaching -30 degrees and snow of 3 feet or more. The cattle run on irrigated pastures and fed only grass hay we produce ourselves. In 1978 we started our herd with cattle purchased from Oveson Herefords. Currently we run 80 cows with Lynda’s sister, Cheryl Thomas, also having cows in our herd. Early on cattle were shown & sold in Reno, the Cow Palace, the NILE and Denver; however, since 1980 we have also participated in consignment sales. We AI extensively, selecting sires that produce strong functional bulls with exceptional EPDs and carcass numbers. We have consigned bulls to all 18 years of the NWHB Bull Sale.
Limestone Blue LLC
Limestone Blue is a family cattle operation nestled in the diverse landscape of southwest Idaho, operated by our family of eight children dedicated to sustainable cattle ranching. We raise registered Hereford and Angus cattle, Shetland ponies, and Gypsy Vanner horses. Our family’s hands-on approach with the cattle includes using embryos, which allows us to selectively propagate elite genetics without maintaining large herds of donor cows. The name, Limestone Blue, reflects Morgan & Camie’s roots to Idaho’s Bear Lake Valley where the limestone-rich Bear Lake is located. The limestone in the lake gives the water its unique Caribbean blue hue. Morgan grew up on a dairy farm in Bear Lake Valley, while Camie grew up on a farm/ ranch in the same valley. We moved to the Treasure Valley in 2004 because of a larger cattle population and a career in cattle reproduction. Our business model includes using elite lines of cattle as well as embryo transfer to create superior genetics.
430 Cattle Company
I am excited as a first-time consignor to be offering three polled bulls this year. Owned and operated by Darcy Bedortha in Prineville, Oregon, it is a small herd committed to excellence. My cowherd is built on solid, primarily horned daughters from the Colyer program. My goal is to produce structurally correct, moderately framed, highly maternal bulls and heifers with efficiency and longevity that will work for a variety of operations.
Alder Livestock
Shane Alder’s love of Hereford cattle stemmed from his upbringing as his family raised Hereford cattle. In 2011, Shane acquired registered Herefords and was always very selective in the cattle that he chose to retain in this herd. In 2018 Alder Livestock became the official name of his ranch. He has had commercial Herefords as well as at one time some Angus. Through the years he sold his cattle in other sales in the area as well as private treaty and consigned to the NWHB bull sale in recent years. His wife, Becky, commented, “It was always so fun to see the babies arrive and watch them run and play in the pastures”.
Norman“Shane” Alder
2026 NWHB Bull Sale is dedicated to the memory of Shane Alder
Norman Shane Alder, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 19, 2025 in Melba, Idaho, after courageously fighting cancer for three and a half years. He was 52 years old.
Shane was born on September 3, 1973, in Nampa, Idaho, to Norman Craig Alder and Kathryn Etta Rosier Alder. The second of six children, he grew up in Melba, where he learned the values of hard work, service, and faith. At just 13 years old, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, a testament to his dedication and determination even from a young age.
A proud graduate of Melba High School, Shane later attended Utah State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science. It was at USU, in a church group, that he met the love of his life, Becky. The two were married on November 7, 1998, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.
Shane returned to his hometown to work the land he loved. A tireless farmer and rancher, he poured his heart into caring for his crops, his cattle, and his community. He also served faithfully as a board member for the Farm Bureau, advocating for agriculture and the families who depend on it.
A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shane served a two-year mission in Dallas, Texas, an experience that shaped his compassion and strengthened his testimony. At the time of his passing, he was serving as the first counselor in the Warren Spur Ward bishopric, where he blessed many lives with his kindness, patience, and example.
Shane’s talents and passions were many. He found joy in flying, hunting, and working with cows, and he had a special place in his heart for music. He loved playing the piano and guitar once in a while and would often sing in a men’s group in church. Recently he was also able to obtain his pilot’s license just prior to getting sick with cancer the 2nd time. He was known for his ever-present smile, his quick wit, his gentle humor, and his unwavering desire to help those around him. He was selfless, supportive, and endlessly patient — qualities that endeared him to all who knew him.
Shane is survived by his devoted wife, Becky Alder; his parents, Norman Craig Alder and Kathryn Alder; and his cherished children: Madyson Treasure (Ryan Treasure), Carson Alder, Connor Alder, and Maycee Alder. He is also remembered with love by his siblings and extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John Rober Parish (Heidi Alder Perish.)
Shane will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the entire Melba community. His legacy of kindness, service, humor, and love — along with his fondness for cows and ice cream — will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Northwest Hereford Breeders Bull Sale
Cheryl Thomas 2628 Meadowbrook
Hood River, OR 97031
Herefords are known as the efficiency experts for a reason. Herefords boost pregnancy rates by 7% and add $30 per head in feedyard profitability in a crossbreeding system. And Hereford genetics bring unrivaled hybrid vigor, longevity and disposition.
