BENCHMARK ®
Your Carcass Source
Friends and Fellow Cattlemen,
Angus
With our serious storm last year and loss of calves, and with a pending postal strike, plus with very limited time on one’s hand, we are presenting a scaled down sale book, compared to other years.
2025 saw wonderful rain during July resulting in a great grass year. Gonna need some snow and run-off as the dugouts are on their ‘last legs’.
Whoever thought we would see $10 light calves with five weight calves well over $7 and bred heifers over $6,000. This year has truly been a windfall for the cow-calf producer.
We were concerned these high prices would result in a slowdown with our meat business but demand continues to be strong for Benchmark® Beef.
We welcome your visit to view the bulls. You will not be disappointed. Over half the bulls qualify as heifer bulls with 90% of the bulls expressing significant end product merit.
Mike and I could not do all this alone, Lane carries the load at the ranch and his untiring efforts are so very much appreciated.
The Benchmark® Team of Producers are top notch cattlemen producing the right kind, a big thank you to all of them!
Let’s revel in the market that we have been blessed with and shore up our genetics that will stand the test of time.
Sincerely from the Benchmark® team,
Doug 403-892-4755
Mike 403-394-4903
Lane 403-308-4131
MAKIN’ THE GRADE BULL SALE
The
Val and Doug Munton
Mike, Daicya, Lincoln and Lexington
Johan Fehr
Lane Doud
Coby Stuart
Munton Family
ONLINE SALE BY DLMS FARM GATE TIMED AUCTIONS
ON OFFER
27 coming Two-Year-Old Black Angus Bulls
16 coming Two-Year-Old Red Angus Bulls
Sale Day Phones
Doug Munton (403) 892-4755
Mike Munton .................. (403) 394-4903
Mark Shologan ............... (780) 699-5082
Lane Doud ........................ (403) 308-4131
Cattle available at the ranch for viewing November 17th -29th.
Semen Interest Retained Benchmark ® Angus retains a one-half semen interest
Feed at $3 per day after year end. Bulls left at the Ranch MUST be insured
STAY CONNECTED
Doug and Mike Munton
Box 997, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4A2
Phone: (403) 892-4755
Cell: (403) 394-4903
Email: doug@muntonco.com
See Catalogue online at www.benchmarkangus.com
Benchmark
LOCATION:
Preview cattle November 16 - 30, at Warner, go west down Main Street, past the school and at T intersection, turn left and go two miles south, then right and go three miles west.
HOW THE SALE WORKS!
1. Visit https://farmgatetimedauctions.ca , click the LOGIN/REGISTRATION button. First time users will select the REGISTER button from this page. Fill out the registration form to signup for a free user account and it allows you to select a username and password for use on all Farm Gate Timed auctions. This program will send you text and email messages whenever there is activity on your favorite lots or someone challenges your proxy bid and this is why you will be asked for both your current email and cell phone number. If you are a past participant in the Farm Gate Timed auctions simply enter your user name and pass word to continue. This takes you to a list of both current and upcoming Farm Gate Auctions.
2. You can choose your favourite lots in this sale at this time and the program will allow you to open either all sale lots or just your favorite lots on your screen. Any time there is active bidding on a lot you have identified on your favorite list you will get a text and/or an email noting this activity.
3. The program allows you to place a proxy bid on any sale lot. This in fact protects your interest in any lot of interest for you to a specified dollar value you set, when you may not be able to give 100% attention to the sale. If the lot has a $2000 bid on it and you place a proxy bid of $3500 into the system, the computer will bid $2100 for you but if some one else bids $2200, the computer will again bid for you, this time at $2300. The system will look after your interest to a maximum of $3500. If another bidder is on at $3600, your proxy will no longer be effective and you will no longer have the winning bid on this lot without once again logging in and bidding again or moving your attention to a second lot of interest.
4. At Closing time of the sale the entire sale will extend bidding for 5 minute if a bid is placed on any lot in the sale. Any bid received after 7 PM will extend the sale by 5 minutes from the time of that bid. When no bidding occurs for 5 min the computer will declare the sale finished.
5. Within 24 hours of the sale close the Sale consignor will contact all winning bidders to arrange payment, transfer of pedigrees and delivery/Pick up of your lot.
If you require assistance with using the new DLMS Farm Gate web site, if you don’t understand how to create a favorites list, if you can’t figure out the proxy bid or you just plain want to bid via phone, please talk to any of the DLMS team or Sale Consignors.
More Info:
What is Racehorse Style Close?
Racehorse style sale close is when the entire sale stays open in extended bidding. This type of sale allows you as the bidder to change to a different lot within the same sale if the bidding has gone into extended bidding. How will Extended Bidding works?
When we get to the close out end time the clock for close extends with any bid placed with less than 5 min on the clock. This type of extended bidding turns the end time to more of a soft time. Extended bidding allows bidders to compete in lots like a real auction and give all bidders the same time to make a decision. Always follow the clock to see how much time remains in the sale you are interested in.
Welcome to the Benchmark Angus Bull Sale
As we welcome you to this year’s Benchmark Angus Bull Sale, we recognize that the cattle industry stands at a pivotal point. National cow herd numbers remain tight, creating opportunity and optimism for producers positioned to capitalize. Beef prices have remained incredibly strong, driven by high demand both domestically and abroad, and the market continues to reward quality. We see this every single week
In this environment and every cattle environment, genetic decisions matter more than ever. Do we want to produce a product that a consumer is frustrated to purchase because of cost? Or do we want to exceed the customers eating expectations; I will take the later, makes the repeat customer, which we all want and need in the business of feeding the world.
At Benchmark Angus, our commitment is to provide bulls that go beyond just paper and performance—we’re focused on building bulls that work hard, last long, and leave a lasting impact on your program. Whether you’re targeting premiums on a grid, increasing weaning weights, improving fertility, or simply producing the kind of calves that buyers fight for—our bulls are built for it. And to put on top of it all; if you choose, you have us as a valued partner to purchase your cattle and take them directly to the consumer.
We breed with purpose: soundness, maternal strength, carcass quality, and docility are not optional—they’re expected. Each Benchmark Angus bull is backed by generations of selection pressure for real-world performance, ensuring that when they go to work in your pastures, they deliver results you can see and dollars you can count.
As cattle supplies stay limited and beef prices hold strong, now is the time to invest in genetics that move your herd forward. We thank you for considering Benchmark Angus as your source for the next generation of herd sires. We look forward to helping you find the bull that will make your cattle better—and your beef product even more valuable. As we say we are “Engineering Superior Beef”, and we can only do that with wonderful partners such as yourself, feeding the county the country and the world.
Thank you for your interest and your trust in our program.
– The Benchmark Angus Team
BENCHMARK VECTOR 20’24
BFL 20M I
2
EPD’S
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
HPCA VERACIOUS
H P C A SUNRISE A246
Sire: BENCHMARK VECTOR 17’22 (2276289)
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058
G A R ASHLAND
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
Dam: BENCHMARK ESTER 105’22 (2299307)
G A R BASELINE AB297
BENCHMARK ESTER 52’16
BENCHMARK ESTER 862
BENCHMARK VECTOR 23’24
BFL 23M I April 17 2024 I 2385416
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
HPCA VERACIOUS
H P C A SUNRISE A246
Sire: BENCHMARK VECTOR 17’22 (2276289)
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058
G A R ASHLAND
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
Dam:
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
LUCY 210’22 (2295140)
MICAH 247’13
Three quarter brother to LOT 1.
LOT 1 is Lane’s pick of the bulls. A heifer bull from a two year old, by Ashland. Note the % IMF scan and marbling EPD.
Herdsire of Lots 1 to 5
3
BENCHMARK VECTOR 31’24
Bull BFL 31M I April 20 2024 I 2385421
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
HPCA VERACIOUS
H P C A SUNRISE A246
Sire: BENCHMARK VECTOR 17’22 (2276289)
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058
G A R QUANTUM
BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
Dam: BENCHMARK RITA 141’22 DDF (2290538)
G
6860 DDC
From a Quantum two year old featuring another great marbling scan and marbling EPD.
BENCHMARK VECTOR 104’24
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
HPCA VERACIOUS
H P C A SUNRISE A246
Sire: BENCHMARK VECTOR 17’22 (2276289)
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058
G A R INERTIA
BENCHMARK INERTIA 186’19
G A R ANTICIPATION 1124
Dam: BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 157’22 (2291620)
BRUIN BENZ 5361
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 96’19
BENCHMARK BLACKCAP 226’14
From an Inertia two year old who did a great job. Doug’s pick of the bullls!
5
BENCHMARK VECTOR 168’24
Bull BFL 168M I May 29 2024 I 2399303 See what’s possible when you have a dedicated team of ag experts on your side. And a full suite of
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
HPCA VERACIOUS
H P C A SUNRISE A246
Sire: BENCHMARK VECTOR 17’22 (2276289)
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058
G A R SURE FIRE
H P C A CAN’T MISS M17
MLC RITA 4142
Dam: BENCHMARK ELBINA 70’22 (2291746)
G A R INNOVATION 3002G
BENCHMARK ELBINA 38’16
BENCHMARK ELBINA 938
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BENCHMARK QUANTUM 108’24
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R QUANTUM
G A R IN SURE 1524
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 (2173115)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R TRUST N1223
G A R PROPHET A011 DDF
PREMIUM 2’15
G A R COMPLETE 1381
Dam: BENCHMARK WENDY 18’20 (2159370)
BENCHMARK GENESIS 202’15
BENCHMARK WENDY 129’18
BENCHMARK WENDY 49’15
BENCHMARK QUANTUM 131’24
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R QUANTUM
G A R IN SURE 1524
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 (2173115)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R TRUST N1223
G A R PROPHET
G A R PROPHET A011
G
From a Premium daughter, Premium a bull we sold to Cee Jay Bee. He left some very nice females for ust to work with. This guy checks off a lot of the boxes. Very nice Marb Scan and Special Ribeye of 1.29 sq. in. per 100 lbs of body weight
The
G A R MOMENTUM
G A R QUANTUM
G A R IN SURE 1524
Sire: BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19 (2173115)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
G A R TRUST N1223
V A R GENERATION 2100
EF PRIME QUARTER 5369
EF RITA 3422
Dam: BENCHMARK NALIE 37’19 (2106052)
B C LOOKOUT 7024
BENCHMARK NALIE 2’11
JOHNSTON MAX TRADITION 884C
A full brother works for our dear friend John Smith at Plateau Cattle. We love feeding his calves. And a daughter of 37’19 works at Benchmark®. Note the yield on these Quantum sons.
3422
Dam: BENCHMARK ELBINA 101’19 (2105640)
G A R BASELINE AB297
BENCHMARK ELBINA 25’16
BENCHMARK ELBINA 821
G A R ASHLAND G A R HOME TOWN
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
Sire: BENCHMARK HOME TOWN 27’22 (2274791)
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058
G A R INERTIA
G A R INERTIA 200J
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 7020
Dam: BENCHMARK LADY EILEENE 95’22 (2290468)
BENCHMARK TENDER BEEF 11’17
BENCHMARK LADY EILEENE 12’19
BENCHMARK LADY EILEENE 14’17
G A R ASHLAND
G A R HOME TOWN
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
Sire: BENCHMARK HOME TOWN 27’22
G A R ASHLAND
G A R HOME TOWN F
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
Sire: BENCHMARK HOME TOWN 27’22 (2274791)
G A R EARLY BIRD
CHAIR ROCK EARLY BIRD 6063
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 4058
G A R QUANTUM
BENCHMARK QUANTUM 185’19
G A R ANTICIPATION N1647
Dam: BENCHMARK MISS QUANTUM 13’22 (2274795)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION 125
G A R PROPHET 982
SYDGEN ENHANCE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
Sire: BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 19’22 (2274846)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R CONTRAST L234
G A R PHOENIX
BENCHMARK PHOENIX 26’20
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132
Dam: BENCHMARK BELLE 197’22 (2290553)
G A R BASELINE AB297 DDF
BENCHMARK BELLE 180’19
BENCHMARK BELLE 250’16
Heifer Bull with great Carcass & Growth Projection, Checkout the yield on this guy!
Heifer Bull with terrific Lean Meat Yield. The sire of the dam is phenotypically at the top of the list. Working at Dave Michaluk, Keg River.
BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 25’24
SYDGEN ENHANCE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
Sire: BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 19’22 (2274846)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R CONTRAST L234
MILL BRAE IDENTIFIED 4031
H P C A IDENTIFIED 80
G A R PROPHET 2984
Dam: BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 185’22 (2290488)
BRUIN BENZ 5361
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 142’20
BENCHMARK TIBBIE D 69’17
16
BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 32’24
Bull BFL 32M I April 21 2024 I 2385422
SYDGEN EXCEED 3223
SYDGEN ENHANCE
SYDGEN RITA 2618
Sire: BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER (2239206)
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
BALDRIDGE ISABEL Y69
G A R ASHLAND
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
Dam: BENCHMARK MISS ASHLAND 186’21 (2217449)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION 1124
G A R IN SURE N1362
Top Growth Projections with decent carcass EPD’s
A real nice blending of genetics, blending Enhance, Confidence Plus, Ashland and Anticipation. Great Lean Meat Yield with an actual Ribeye Measurement of 16.06 sq. inches.
BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 49’24
SYDGEN ENHANCE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
Sire: BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 19’22 (2274846)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R CONTRAST L234
G A R INERTIA DWF AMF CAF M1F
BENCHMARK INERTIA 186’19
G A R ANTICIPATION 1124
Dam:
BENCHMARK BELLE 158’22 (2295159)
EF PRIME QUARTER 5369
BENCHMARK BELLE 181F
BENCHMARK BELLE 250’16
+0.047
SYDGEN ENHANCE
BALDRIDGE SR GOALKEEPER
BALDRIDGE ISABEL E030
Sire: BENCHMARK GOALKEEPER 19’22 (2274846)
G A R ANTICIPATION
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
G A R CONTRAST L234
K C F BENNETT SOUTHSIDE
K C F BENNETT THEROCK A473
K C F MISS PROTEGE W148 NHF
Dam: BENCHMARK MISS COMPLETE 6’18
G A R BASELINE AB297 DDF
BENCHMARK MISS COMPLETE 159’16
G A R COMPLETE 1381
The Rock dam has a son at Vince Stevenson’s and a daughter in the herd. Big growth projections on this guy.
A really good bull here featuring Goalkeeper, Inertia, and Prime Quarter.
BENCHMARK QUALIFIED 13’24
4142 DDF
Dam: BENCHMARK BELLE 45’22 (2300076)
BENCHMARK MIDLAND 753
BENCHMARK BELLE 118’15
BENCHMARK BELLE 4225
BASIN PAYWEIGHT 006S BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682 21AR O LASS 7017
Sire: BENCHMARK QUALIFIED 23’19 (2105625)
LADY EILEENE 32’18 (2029703)
BENCHMARK ABERDEEN 188’12
BENCHMARK LADY EILEENE 109’15
BENCHMARK LADYEILEENMERE 52’13
Qualified 23’19 was our top bull for RFI of the 2019 bulls. He had a 77 lb BW with a 205D of 628 lbs and a 365D of 1370 lbs. Lot 19 will give you calves that gain and grade.
B&B
PAYWEIGHT 006S BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682 SS 7017
Dam: BENCHMARK MISS PAYMASTER 8’21 (2221050) G A R ANTICIPATION G A R ANTICIPATION N506 G A R CONTRAST L234
Supreme 188’21 came in dam with a cow purchased from Gardiner Angus Ranch in Kansas. Sure Fire 465 is a very moderate, productive female.
Herdsire of Lots 22 to 24
G
SYDGEN TRUST 6228
G A R INNOVATION 3002G
GOODE MANDATE 1751
Dam: BENCHMARK ERELITE 100’18 (2029763)
ALC BIG EYE D09N
BENCHMARK ERELITE 042
BENCHMARK ERELITE 6225
(2217290)
We lost the sire J9257 before we could walk him but had drawn semen prior. He brings a maternal aspect to the table. The dam here is a daughter of the infamous Fireball. Lot 25 does it all!
Note Erelite 042 is designated Elite by Cdn. Assoc. These bulls by Supreme have geat Lean Meat Yield
WAMPUM 189’24
G A R ASHLAND
G A R HOME TOWN
CHAIR ROCK SURE FIRE 6095
Sire: WOODHILL WAMPUM (2257233)
CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS CHERNE EVERGREEN D380-G316
CHERNE EVERGREEN X353-D380
G A R ASHLAND
BENCHMARK ASHLAND 229’18
G A R ANTICIPATION N506
Dam: BENCHMARK SALLY 27’21 (2217353)
G A R INNOVATION 3002G
BENCHMARK SALLY 24’18
BENCHMARK SALLY 63’13
Herdsire of Lot 23 WOODHILL WAMPUM
BENCHMARK DUAL THREAT 17’24
CONNEALY IN SURE 8524
G A R SURE FIRE
CHAIR ROCK 5050 G A R 8086 DDC
Sire: G A R DUAL THREAT
MCC DAYBREAK
G A R DAYBREAK A3010
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN A91
G A R SURE FIRE
H P C A CAN’T MISS M17
MLC RITA 4142 DDF
Dam: BENCHMARK CAN’T MISS 158’21 (2231998)
G A R NEW DESIGN 5050
G A R 5050 NEW DESIGN 2132
G A R OBJECTIVE 2670 DDC
Herdsire of Lot 26 G A R DUAL THREAT
The sire Dual Threat is a Select Sires Roster Bull. Bringing ease of calving, top end growth and top end carcass merit. Lot 27 carries the same genetic merit.
A Heifer Bull that checks all the boxes.
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 28M
Bull BFR 28M I May 02 2024 I 2404787
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H (2159491)
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED BROWN PHENOMENAL Z7310
RED BROWN BLW FANTASTIC C5959
RED BROWN MS P707 Y6648
Dam: RED BENCHMARK FIREFLY 8H (2159548)
RED LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C
RED BENCHMARK FIREFLY 106E
RED BENCHMARK FIREFLY 65’12 28
Herdsire of Lots 28 to 32 RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H
This is the last year for sons of 68H. He has left progeny that gain and grade with daughters that get the job done.
BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 45M
From a Deep End dam that did an amazing job. Lot 29 will give you
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 64M
Bull BFR 64M I May 19 2024 I 2398825
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H (2159491)
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED 3JG-MEW GRIDIRON 806U
RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y
RED MEW ELIZABETH 710T
Dam: RED BENCHMARK TILDA 24’14 (1777813)
RED 5L TRAVLIN EXP 1892-6295
RED TILDA OF BENCHMARK 857
RED TILDA OF BENCHMARK 68
Lane’s pick of the Red’s and I would agree. This guy is a tank and his calves for sure will weigh up and grade when hung up. The dam has stood the test of time.
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 72M
Bull BFR 72M I May 20 2024 I 2398829
Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H (2159491)
BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED BASIN EXT 5233
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
BASIN ROSE 710P
Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 61’13 (1731168)
RED BAR-E-L NATURAL 44N
RED BAR-X EVITA 5R
RED BAR-X EVITA 1000 29N
RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 77M
Bull BFR 77M I May 26 2024 I 2398832
RED H2R PROFITBUILDER B403
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
RED TBJR REBELLA 409
Sire: RED BENCHMARK FOR PROFIT 68H (2159491)
RED BENCHMARK GRAND CANYON 816
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 28’11
RED QUEEN OF BENCHMARK 984
RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y
RED BENCHMARK TRANSITION 10’14
RED BENCHMARK LANA 60’11
Dam: RED BENCHMARK VIRIGINIA 63’17 (1961754)
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
RED BENCHMARKVIRGINIADOLL36’11
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 848
The dam has sons at Kootney River Ranch and Willm’s Seeds with three daughters retained at Bendhmark®. Remember 45T5 sired the Grand Champion Bull at Denver a few years back.
PERFORMANCE
OCTOBER 2025 EPD RANKING:
Virginia 63’17 has a daughter in productiion at Benchmark® and a son at Springhill Cattle Co.
Bull BFR 21M I April 27 2024 I 2383838
RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
RED LSF SRR PRIME FACTOR 9014G
RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045
Sire: RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J (2261343)
RED BROWN ORACLE B112
RED LSF SRR LARKABA E7602 G9137
RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602
RED BIEBER DEEP END B597
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
RED LAUBACH JODI 9018
Dam: RED BENCHMARK FAYETTE 21’19 (2105183)
RED DUNN BETTER A500
RED BENCHMARK FAYETTE 38’15
RED BENCHMARK FAYETTE 15’12
Bull BFR 30M I May 03 2024 I 2398816
RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
RED LSF SRR PRIME FACTOR 9014G
RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045
Sire: RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J (2261343)
RED BROWN ORACLE B112
RED LSF SRR LARKABA E7602 G9137
RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602
RED BROWN PHENOMENAL Z7310
RED BROWN BLW FANTASTIC C5959
RED BROWN MS P707 Y6648
Dam: RED BENCHMARK COCOA 1’19 (2105165)
RED BIEBER MAKIN HAY 9913
RED BENCHMARK COCOA 4’17 RED BENCHMARK COCOA 20’15
Top Growth here with exceptional ribeye projection and check the Lean Meat Yield!
RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
RED LSF SRR PRIME FACTOR 9014G
RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045
Sire: RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J (2261343)
RED BROWN ORACLE B112
RED LSF SRR LARKABA E7602 G9137
RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602
BROWN INCREDABULL Z7277
RED LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C OSF
BROWN MS NEW STANDARDA7053
Dam: RED BENCHMARK SUNFLOWER 107E (1999509)
RED BASIN EXT 45T5 AMF NHF OSF MAF
RED BENCHMARK SUNFLOWER 20’14
RED BENCHMARK SUNFLOWER 8118
Amazing Lean Meat Yield! If you are finsihing your calves take a look here!
Herdsire of Lots 33 to 38 RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J
These Prime Rib son’s will add weaning weight and then perform in the feedlot. Needing some muscle in your cattle, take a look at the ribeye numbers.
RED BENCHMARK PRIME RIB 55M
RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
RED LSF SRR PRIME FACTOR 9014G
RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045
Sire: RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J (2261343)
RED BROWN ORACLE B112
RED LSF SRR LARKABA E7602 G9137
RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602
RED BROWN PHENOMENAL Z7310
RED LASO FRONT ROW X37D
RED FEDDES FRONTLINE Y33-8265
RED FEDDES BLOCKANA Y33
Dam: RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIA 42H (2159537)
RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIA 32’17
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 050
RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
RED LSF SRR PRIME FACTOR 9014G
RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045
Sire: RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J (2261343)
RED BROWN ORACLE B112
RED LSF SRR LARKABA E7602 G9137
RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602
RED BIEBER DEEP END B597
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
RED LAUBACH JODI 9018
Dam: RED BENCHMARK VIRGINADOL 32’19 (2112366)
RED DUNN BETTER A500
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINADOL 43’15
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOL13’12
RED LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
RED LSF SRR PRIME FACTOR 9014G
RED LSF SRR RAINDANC A3045
Sire: RED LSF SRR PRIME RIB 1290J (2261343)
RED BROWN ORACLE B112
RED LSF SRR LARKABA E7602 G9137
RED LSF SRR LARKABA Z2200 E7602
RED BIEBER DEEP END B597
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
RED LAUBACH JODI 9018
Dam: RED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 44H (2159526)
RED HXC CONQUEST 4405P
RED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 20’16
RED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 17’14
RED BENCHMARK GENUINE 11M
RED 5L GENUINE 99-85Y
RED 5L GENUINE 1603-195C
RED 5L RUBY 21-1603
Sire: RED LASO GENUINE G174K (2309837)
RED LSF MEW X-PORTER 6695D
RED LSF SRR CRYSTAL D6427-G9178
RED LSF SRR CRYSTAL Y1410 D6427
RED LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C
RED BENCHMARK PLATINUM 83’18
RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 111’16
Dam: RED BENCHMARK MAID 50K (2296976)
RED LIKE IT PROFIT BUILDER 7215E
RED BENCHMARK MAID 61’19
RED MAID OF BENCHMARK 992 NHF
OCTOBER 2025 EPD RANKING: MARB DOC YW
Herdsire of Lots 39 to 40
To be used on cows, from a two year old heifer, with a good marbling projection.
RED BENCHMARK GENUINE 12M
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RED 5L GENUINE 99-85Y
RED 5L GENUINE 1603-195C
RED 5L RUBY 21-1603
Sire: RED LASO GENUINE G174K (2309837)
RED LSF MEW X-PORTER 6695D
RED LSF SRR CRYSTAL D6427-G9178
RED LSF SRR CRYSTAL Y1410 D6427
RED LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C OSF
RED BENCHMARK PLATINUM 83’18 RED BENCHMARK QUEEN 111’16
OCTOBER 2025 EPD RANKING:
From a two year old heifer. Lot 40 has some grow and his calves will grade.
RED BASIN EXT 5233
RED BASIN EXT 45T5
BASIN ROSE 710P
Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 22J (2212144)
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOL34’19
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 050
RED BROWN COMMITMENT S7206
RED LSF RAB COMMITMENT 2792Z
RED BROWN MS MAKIN HAY W7901
Dam: RED BENCHMARK LAKIMA 13’18 (2019580)
RED LSF MEW GAME CHANGER 1613Y
70’14
871
RED BASIN EXT 5233 RED BASIN EXT 45T5
BASIN ROSE 710P
Sire: RED BENCHMARK MONTANA 22J (2212144)
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOL34’19
RED BENCHMARK VIRGINIADOLL 050
RED BROWN ALLIANCE X7795
RED DUNN BETTER A500
RED LSF SWEETNESS J1358 P4085
Dam: RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 31’18 (2019595)
RED BASIN EXT 45T5 F
RED BENCHMARK RUTH ANN 61’13
RED BAR-X EVITA 5R
Ruth Ann 31‘18 has an impressive daughter in the herd and son at Curtis Benedict’s.
CARCASS EPD’S
RRA AVIATOR 507
RED NCJ COMING IN HOT 24EF
RED NCJ MINERVA 35C
Sire: RED SVR INFERNO 175G (2121453)
RED CROWFOOT 187X
RED SVR MS CHIEF 97B
RED SVR MS CHIEF 76S
RED BIEBER DEEP END B597
RED LAUBACH DEEP END 7047
RED LAUBACH JODI 9018
Dam: RED BENCHMARK FAYETTE 30’19 (2105189)
RED DUNN BETTER A500
RED BENCHMARK FAYETTE 7’15
RED BENCHMARK FAYETTE 33’11
Fayette 30 ‘19 has a son working for Ric and Linda Arthur’s. Lot 43 is sired by the South View bull that we used for three years, with his bull calves averaging 82 lbs and his heifer calves averaging 72 lbs at birth.
Seedstock Producer of the Year
Each year the Beef Improvement Federation accept nominations for “Seedstock Producer of the Year”. From these nominations three finalists are determined. 2023 found Benchmark® Angus among the three finalists. We are proud to be recognized by such a prestigious organization.
The worldwide Beef Improvement Federation is an organization dedicated to advancing and co-ordinating all segments of the beef industry. The BIF seeks to connect science and industry
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to improve beef cattle genetics. The mission of BIF is to advance the beef industry through genetic improvement with the vision to drive the improvement of efficiency, profitability and sustainability of beef production.
Benchmark® Angus applauds the vision and mission of BIF and we, for over 60 years, have focused on such values. And thus our aged slogan ‘Be sure your cattle measure up – use a Benchmark® bull.’ Be sure to check out BIF at beef improvement.org
Piictured; Valerie and Doug Munton and Joe Epperly, President.
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are the most powerful genetic tool we have for selecting the best animals for your breeding program. EPDs are values that predict how the future progeny of an animal will perform relative to the progeny of other animals in the same breed.
EPDs:
• allow breeders to estimate a young animal’s breeding valuethat animal’s value as a parent
• allow a fair comparison of breeding value by removing environmental bias such as climate, feed and special management
• the best tool available to compare animals between herds, countries and year of birth
• help breeders make informed decisions regarding breeding stock selection by evaluating numerous traits such as
#1 Growth Related Traits (WW, YW, CW, Milk, RADG, DMI, F:G)
WEANING WEIGHT (WW) Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sires ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to other sires.
YEARLING WEIGHT (YW) Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sires ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to other sires.
MILK Expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the milking ability in a sire’s daughters, representing the difference in weaning weights of calves due to the amount of milk produced by their mothers.
CARCASS WEIGHT (CW) is expressed in pounds predicting the differences in the average carcass weight of sires progeny.
RESIDUAL AVERAGE DAILY GAIN (RADG) Expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for post weaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.
DAY MATTER INTAKE (DMI) Expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference transmitting ability for feed intake during post weaning phase, compared to that of other sires.
FEED TO GAIN (F:G) Is the amount of feed ( dry matter) consumed to gain one pound of gain, expressed as a ratio. The average feed conversion ratio is 6.1 to 1. Feed costs are 65- 70% of all costs.
#2 Reproductive Related Traits (BW, CE, MCE, SC, HPG, Stay)
BIRTH WEIGHT (BW) expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to other sires.
CALVING EASE (CE) the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first calf heifers, a higher number indicates a higher probability that his calves will be born unassisted.
MATERNAL CALVING EASE (MCE) Predicting the average calving ease with which a sire’s first calf heifers will calve when compared to daughters of other sires.
SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE (SC) Expressed in cm, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to other sires.
HEIFER PREGNANCY (HPG) is a predictor of the percent probability in a bull’s daughter’s ability to conceive and calve as two year olds
STAYABILITY (Stay) is the percent probability of daughters staying in production to at least six year of age.
#3 Carcass Related Traits (Fat , REA, % IMF)
To evaluate seed stock, use EPDs, pedigree and visual assessment. With EPDs, the concept of “intermediate optimums” works best.
Selection for one trait or for extremes generally results in unexpected consequences due to genetic correlations - for example, intense selection for high yearling weight will generally increase birth weight. Successful cattle breeding requires a thoughtful and balanced approach to optimize fertility, growth and carcass merit while improved profitability and efficiency. With all the data that comes with each bull, I’m sure at times it must be overwhelming. In order to use body composition EPDs of ultrasound data to their full potential, a breeder must have an understanding of the ultrasound terminology. Several of the ultrasound measurements are comparable to the familiar carcass measurements. The data is simply collected on yearling bulls and heifers instead of market ready steers. Take a step back from looking at the numbers and become comfortable with the terminology.
RIB FAT
An external fat measurement taken between the 12th and 13th rib - the location a carcass would be split into quarters in the cooler reported in inches. Rib fat is the main factor in the USDA Yield Grade Equation.
RIBEYE AREA (REA) An area measurement of the longissimus dorsi, or ribeye muscle - reported in square inches. This image tends to be the most difficult to collect and requires the most highly skilled interpreting technician. Both the rib fat and ribeye area measurements are taken from the same image. The REA score is reported as sq. in. per 100lbs. of body weight.
RUMP FAT
An external fat measurement taken from an image collected between the hooks and the pins of the animal, reported in inches. The rump fat measurement coupled with the rib fat measurement, is used to determine more accurately the overall external body fat, enhancing the accuracy of predicting percent retail product (PRP). In most cases, an animal will exhibit more fat over the rump than the rib due to physiological process of “laying on fat.” Therefore, more variation is often displayed in the rump fat measurements of a contemporary group than the rib fat. This image is highly repeatable and is the least difficult to collect or interpret.
INTRAMUSCULAR FAT (%IMF) This measurement determines the amount of fat within the muscle (similar to marbling) and is reported in “%.” This measurement should be collected when cattle are maintaining a high level of nutrition. The field technician collects four images and the values generated by the interpreting software are averaged for an overall %IMF.
The Angus Associations, both AAA and CAA have adopted the CUP (Centralized Ultrasound Processing) Program for Ultrasounding Carcass Data and are using this information for formulating Carcass EPDs. This is the 22nd year we have provided ultrasound measurements as taken by certified technicians. We feel it is very important that you, our valued customer, know what is under the hide as that really does determine value. It has been determined through many studies that carcass traits are highly heritable and that feeding has only marginal effect on the resulting carcass - genetics determine carcass quality!
OCTOBER 2024 ANGUS EPD AVERAGES FOR ALL CALVES BORN IN 2023
SALES TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS:
The terms of the sale are cash or cheque payable at par to Benchmark Farms Ltd., Lethbridge, AB unless prior arrangements are made with the seller. The right of property shall not pass until full settlement is made. All arrangements and settlements must be made with Benchmark Farms Ltd. before any cattle will be release.
PURCHASER’S RISK:
Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY:
A certificate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer for each animal after settlement is made.
BIDS AND BIDDING:
Sale bidding opens: November 28th at 12pm MST. Sale bidding soft closes: November 29th at 7pm MST. During the Racehorse Style soft close extended bidding always follow the clock of remaining time left to bid.
SHIPPING:
Assistance will be given in making shipment after the sale but no risk is assumed by the seller. Expenses incurred are the responsibility of the purchaser. Purchasers are requested to furnish shipping instructions when making settlement. Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the buyer, including duty, brokerage fees, etc.
ACCIDENTS:
Although every precaution will be taken too ensure the safety of visitors to the ranch, the owners do not assume any responsibility or liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of any unforeseen incidents resulting damage or loss of property.
BREEDER’S GUARANTEE:
Everything possible has been done to assure that every bull in this sale will be a breeder. Taber Cattle Clinic semen tested and physically evaluated every bull. However, should a problem arise, please inform the seller so further arrangements may be made.
Benchmark® Angus retains a one-half semen interest in every bull selling.
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