We reserve the right to draw semen for inherd use on any of the bulls in the sale, at our expense and the buyers convenience.
BOARD & DELIVERY
• We prefer the bulls to be insured and will not assume any risk or responsibility if your bull is returning to our care. Bulls may return to Footprint Farms and will remain on ration.
• We will deliver bulls at our convenience to central locations in Alberta and
• Saskatchewan. In most cases, to your yard.
• We will work with our buyers arranging transportation outside of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
SALE VIDEOS
Can Alta Hotel, Oyen AB (403) 664-3010
Prairie Moon Inn & Suites, Consort AB (403) 577-2770
Linjdsman Insurance Inc (403) 664-3637
Photography done on January 26, 2026 by Golden Thread Livestock Images
AND SEMEN TESTS
All bulls will have a sale day weight available on the day of the sale. They will all be semen tested and those tests will also be available.
Sale videos available March 9 on www.footprintfarms.ca www.charolaisbanner.com www.goldenthread.ca www.cattlevids.ca
BID ONLINE WITH DLMS
FOOTPRINT FARMS
Travis, Nichole, Ridge and Reid Foot Box 414, Esther, Alberta
Tel: (403) 664-3167 Cell: (403) 664-0961
Welcome to the annual Footprint Farms bull sale. is year marks our 24th year of Footprint Farms selling Charolais bulls. We are proud of the fact we have been selling bulls for many years and we are excited for the future of selling bulls for many more years to come.
It’s never more obvious today of the bene ts of using a Charolais bull. e calves your bull sires will continuously bring more money at sale time than any other breed, no matter if you’re a cow-calf producer, backgrounder, or nisher. It’s a proven fact.
Our herd has changed over the years and we’ve made a conscious e ort to lower birth weight and increase calving ease without sacri cing weaning weights, overall growth and structure. Using a Charolais bull is not a fad and the market has always demanded Charolais genetics and will so for many years.
Please be our guest and join us on March 19th to view our o ering in this year’s sale. e sale will begin at 3:30 p.m. with the hopes that a later start will allow everyone a little more time to do your chores before rushing o . Again, our sale is a video sale. NO BULLS will be entering the building. We will have the bulls penned right beside the heated building for your viewing. So if for any reason you need to look at the bulls while the sale is on, you simply walk out the door and the bulls will be right there. e spacious pens will allow you to walk around the outside of each pen on three sides, allowing safe viewing for both yourself and the bulls. I would again urge everyone to come early and score every bull. In other words, make a larger list than you normally would just to make sure you are prepared for bulls not entering the building. We value your e orts in attending and want this to be bene cial for yourself, all the while still allowing the bulls to be stress free.
As always, if you have any questions about our program or any of the bulls in the sale please give me a call. If for some reason you are unable to attend sale day, please give myself or one of our local sales representatives a call. Let us know the type of bull you’re looking for, the type of cows you are breeding these bulls to, and we will do our best to nd a bull that meets your needs. If you cannot attend the sale, we encourage you to take advantage of DLMS online services.
e bulls can be viewed at home prior to sale day. is will allow you to be able to appraise the bulls at your own pace. Sale morning the bulls will be penned by 12 PM, to allow plenty of time for viewing. We know some of you are calving, so rest assured we run a quick sale which will have you back on the road if need be. Steak will be on the menu with all the xin’s, following the sale. As always, I look forward to visiting with everyone on sale day. See you at the ranch.
Sincerely, Travis
ABOUT OUR OPERATION
For anyone new to our operation, we run two totally separate cowherds. One herd calves in January and February, producing our yearling bulls, while the other calves in April and May producing the two-yearold bulls. We feel we are unique in this approach in terms of offering two options to you, the buyer. None of our bulls have been previously offered for sale – which means we don’t hold over a yearling bull that didn’t sell for whatever reason to try and sell him to you as a two-year-old. The yearling bulls are weaned in early fall and fed a high fiber based TMR ration. The two-year-old bulls stay out grazing as long as the grass will hold, and are then fed a high fiber TMR ration as well. Our rations are formulated with slow, healthy growth of maturity at the forefront. A high fiber based TMR ration helps ensure that these bulls have been developed to last while out in the breeding pastures and for many years to come.
New for this Year
All bulls have been scanned for ultrasound data. We hope this will be another useful and relevant tool for our customers to use when considering the bulls.
- DCR Blue Print
Blue Print was a sire we used through AI this past year. He calved extremely well for us and you could expect his calves roughly 10 days early on the average. His calves grew like weeds and never looked backed. ey are heavy muscled, wide bodied and travel well on great feet and legs. We will continue to utilize his genetics in the upcoming years.
- LT Governor
Governor hit the scene with as much hype as I’ve seen in a long time on a Charolais bull the spring he sold. As Brent eil said to me “Travis he’s a man among boys in this years pen”. Rightly so, as he commanded $220,000 with multiple groups of breeders bidding for ownership. We used him through AI and couldn’t be more happy with the results.. His sons are true performance bulls and are in the top of this years bull pen. Big soggy made and have great dispositions.
- Backwater Jack
One of the youngest national champions, he’s more than just a show sire with over an 18 inch REA and a 3.5% IMF. We think this guy will be a di erence maker. He sires attractive looking progeny in both sex’s of o spring. His dam is an ultra attractive cow who has also hung her own fair share of championship banners. She is a breed leading donor in every aspect.
- Countdown
Countdown has been on the scene for a few years now. He has gained a lot of popularity with good reason. He has an excellent track record for excelling in calving ease. He produces beautiful females, that are highly sought a er for front pastures. His sons hit the mark with calving ease like his father, and like their father they are well structured with mass & eye appeal.
- Remington
We were able to secure the Canadian rights to LT Remington 0038 this past year. LT Remington boasts CE & BW epds in the top 2% of 1% of the breed. He has been successfully used on thousands of commercial and purebred heifers at Lindskov’s with great results. We feel he is not only a calving ease bull but will provide enough performance to sire bull sale worthy sons as well as retention worthy females. Backed by a solid pedigree.
- Halftime
I rst saw Hal ime as a calf at Rocky Payne’s. But just my luck he was already spoken for. I mentioned that if he ever came back up for sale, I wanted a chance at owning him. With Wendal Weston dispersing his cows a year later. I was given the opportunity to purchase Hal ime, I didn’t hesitate. I feel this is one of the best Gameday sons in the country. We have used him heavily in both programs with great success.
- Legacys Game Day
Game Day is a bull who I feel exempli es what the commercial cattlemen seeks when looking for a herd sire. He is heavy muscled, with a wide stance, and is wrapped in a thick hair coat. We used him through AI & embryo transfer so you can expect more sons in the upcoming sale o erings.
- LT Signature 6136D
Signature is a bull I selected out of the famous Lindskov- eil herd in South Dakota. I was searching for a bull with not only calving ease, but a bull who would increase weaning and yearling weights. When I rst laid eyes on this guy, I immediately was taken with how quiet, and easy to handle he was. I loved his depth, width and overall muscle, along with his easy moving stride. Once I found his picture perfect dam I knew I had to own him. He still has a great big foot under him, and is maturing into a very large bull. is is Signature’s eighth set of sons to sell and they do not disappoint.
- Footprints Slim Jim 265K
Slim Jim is a homegrown bull we retained from our 2023 sale to use on our heifers. He has not disappointed us in the least. We are extremely impressed by Slim Jim’s ease of calving. He follows that up with calves that grow well all summer and throughout the feeding season.
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Blue Value
Blue value has been around for many years. He’s undeniably a great female producer. ere’s a long list of breed leading donor females across North America that are all sired by Blue Value. is bull stamps all his females with lots of rib shape, big wide tops and impeccable udders that milk. Look to his sons to produce replacement quality females, along with sons with strong marbling traits.
- WCR Commissioner 593P
WCR Commissioner is back again this year. e results are as expected, he sired bulls just as I had hoped he would. ey calve light and continue to have rapid growth. ey are easy to nd in the pen with their eye appeal. I think they will sire an amazing set of feeder calves.
- KCH Lode King
Lode King was a tan bull I bought a few years back, he was everything I was looking for. He was quiet & super sound & loaded with lots of muscle. Unfortunately he broke a leg only a year into his time here. I decided to dip back into the AI tank and try him again, I’m glad I did. He calves well, the calves grow well and he holds color.
- Back Road
We were lucky enough to see Back Road a couple times as he was growing as a calf. Luckily, we were able to partner up with Wilgenbusch Charolais in purchasing him. Back Road is out of the O’Neill cow Miss Hot Dam 32J who is proving herself to be quite a high-quality, and highly respected cow in the breed. Back Road is sired by none other than Backwater Jack, and if you’re into EPDs check this guy out. If you pay attention to pedigrees you’ll notice Back Road has both Dory 6501 and Miss Hot Dam up close in his pedigree. With building blocks like these it only cements your foundation.
- Senator
While I was touring the massive Lindskov Charolais herd in South Dakota in the summer of 2023 I noticed Senator and his dam none other than the famous LT Athena 1247 cow. Who is also the mother of LT A nity. At 12 years of age she was still one of the most impressive cows in the herd. Her udder was impeccable, and her feet were still amazing. While she was starting to show her age, she was still powerful and impressive. At that time I knew I was going to try my best to purchase Senator. Senator is sired by LT Governor who is renowned for his power and performance. is combination is proving itself to be a perfect mix of femininity and power. We look forward to many years of Senators in uence.
- RBM Ransom J99
99J is a bull we bought out of South Dakota in 2022 from RBM Livestock livestock. He is sired by LT Ransom, and out of the beautiful RBM 5100Rhinestone E160 cow. We were extremely happy with this guy when he hopped o the trailer. He continued to meet our expectations as time went on. Look to more of his o spring in the years to come.
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Dogpatch Kahlúa is like a ne wine - he keeps getting better with age. We were rst taken with his depth and width and overall mass. He has continued strengthening those same traits as he gets older. He has a great foot and strides out well. He has a very well rounded demeanor, and is easy to handle. is spring we welcomed our second set of o spring. ey’re all born unassisted and were lively at birth. We feel he is the best red factor bull we have used on our place to this date.
Kahlua
- Rangewar (pictured sire of Rangewar, Warlord)
Rangewar is a homegrown Warlord son that we kept back out of the 2022 sale to carry on the Warlord line. Unfortunately we lost this guy and only were able to get a year of breeding out of him before his injury. We had extremely high expectations for this guy. He was heavy muscled wide based and moved like cat on perfect feet and legs. We fortunately will have daughters to carry on his breeding line.
- Merit Round Up 9508W
We were fortunate enough to be able to walk Round Up while he was still alive. Moving forward we will still continue to utilize his genetics by AI and embryo transfer. ese sons of his simply worked in a commercial setting. ey calved easy grew tremendously well and had lots of hair.
- LT Airey 5226
is cow is simply stunning in her overall phenotype and structure. When I rst laid eyes on her, it was the easiest decision I’ve made in selecting a cow to be a frontline donor. When we were able to secure the rights to pick any female in the LT Lindskov’s herds from the national sale in Denver, I asked Brent iel for his opinion. He said, “if I was starting a herd, 5226 would be at the top of my list.” I don’t know much, but when Brent iel talks, you better pay attention! We’ve had many successful ushes with 5226 and look forward to many more sons and daughters in our herd over the next few years. We truly believe she’s a true building block in this herd.
- LT Brenda 9174
e Brenda Cow family needs no introduction to most Charolais breeders in North America, with many breed leading matrons sharing the Brenda name. When I toured the impressive LT Herd, LT Brenda 9174 caught my eye in a massive, sea of white cows. A er a lot of deliberation, 9174 was the selection. is cow is not only appealing at rst glance, she has impressive performance numbers, and has high indexing ratios within the herd. is cow will add power to her o spring. We ushed her heavily with Lindskov’s, and expect many great things from her in the future.
- LT Brenda 2184
A few years back we were on the search of a high end foundation type donor cow. We spent many hours researching pedigrees and production on some of the most elite cows in the breed. We dipped our toes into the Brenda cow by buying a ush on her through the National Sale in Denver. With great results we pursued the opportunity to buy an interest in her. is cow has a production history that is hard to beat by already producing high selling and nationally utilized sons for her other owners in the states. is powerhouse has brought lots of in uence to this sale, and will continue to over the next few years. We are excited to say the least.
SIR 10N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 13N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 15N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 21N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 25N
SIR
FOOTPRINTS SIR 511N
FAWCETT
FOOTPRINTS SIR 518N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 519N
MC921065 / FPF 519N / 1/6/2025 / Polled / Red
MSW RUSSET 13M
KCH SANDSTONE 45S
JASMINE 15W
LONE RANGER 13D
CENTURY 60H
CENTURY 737E
KCH QUEEN LATIFAH 1T
JS TACY 356A
ELDER’S CRUSIER 7C JS HANSOME 114M MAIN STENBERG RANGER 3A
FOOTPRINT CENTURY 466B
Sale Day Wt Scrotal Disposition
FOOTPRINTS SIR 521N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 526N
SIR 523N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 533N
SIR 534N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 537N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 540N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 551N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 546N
LAE MEMPHIS 767E
DYV PAYNES HALFTIME 11K
FOOTPRINTS ELLEN 74H
LEGACYS GAME DAY 45G SVY GRIZZLY PLD 521C DYV PAYNES CLEARLY 29Z FOOTPRINTS ELLEN 613D
LEGACYS DOMINO 52D
DYV PAYNES SNICKERS 16S
SPARROWS ALCATRAZ 18N
SVY SADIRA 155Y
CSS SIR CLEARCUT 29U SVY BLITZ 125Y
FAWCETT MISS 59T
FOOTPRINTS SIR 550N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 552N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 558N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 559N
EATONS FUELED UP 91610 POLLED
FOOTPRINTS SLIM JIM 265K
BLUFF EL PASO 15E FOOTPRINTS TOXIC 41H
FOOTPRINTS TOXIC 344L
TOXIC 41H
EATONS MISS GILMAN 51229 POLL
FOOTPRINTS TOXIC 857F
FOOTPRINTS TOXIC 857F
FOOTPRINTS SIR 561N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 564N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 562N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 565N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 566N
FOOTPRINTS SIR 574N
COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
We are offering replacement heifer groups. These are straight Black Angus, Black Brockle, and Simmental Red Angus cross. We sourced 100 head and will offer only 50-60. They will be sorted by body type and colour into smaller groups. These are exceptional replacement quality heifers. They are on our full herd health program and fed for longveity. They will be palpated before sale day.
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PACKAGE OF COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
PACKAGE OF COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
PACKAGE OF COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
PACKAGE OF COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
PACKAGE OF COMMERCIAL HEIFERS
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4000M
FOOTPRINTS DORINDA 950G
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4004M
RANSOM 8644
RANSOM J99
WARLORD F2003 P
TOXIC 1133J
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4006M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4007M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4010M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4016M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4017M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4018M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4022M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4024M
963W
SLIM JIM 265K FOOTPRINTS PRIVATE 2165K EATONS FUELED UP 91610 POLLED
FOOTPRINTS ELLEN 2166K EATONS FUELED UP 91610 POLLED
FOOTPRINTS ELLEN 613D
FOOTPRINTS
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4032M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4033M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4034M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4052M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4053M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4054M
8644
J99
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4057M
Sale Day Wt Scrotal Disposition
5100 RHINESTONE E160
MARKSMAN 436B
PRIVATE 8174F
MISS BEEFMAKER 27S
SIR 4066M
RBM RANSOM
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4067M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4063M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4071M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4081M
FOOTPRINTS RANGE WAR 1195J
FOOTPRINTS TOXIC 8134F
DC/BHD WARLORD F2003 P JMB RENAISSANCE 444B
FOOTPRINTS ROXY 734E
FAWCETT MISS 38T
FOOTPRINTS TOXIC 510C
MECCA
FAWCETT MISS 41P
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4082M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4084M
MC920964 / FPF 4084M / 6/2/2024 / Polled / White
LT RANSOM 8644
RBM RANSOM J99
RBM 5100 RHINESTONE E160
DC/BHD WARLORD F2003 P
FOOTPRINTS ENTOURAGE 1113J
FOOTPRINTS ENTOURAGE 299Z
LT JOURNEY 5208 PLD
LT SHEILA 337 PLD
TR PZC MR TURTON 0794 ET
HC RHINESTONE 5100
BHD ARES D146 P
BHD MS MAGNUM D2509 PET
DYV SVY WARRIOR 2W
FOOTPRINTS ENTOURAGE938W
Sale Day Wt Scrotal Disposition
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4097M
FOOTPRINTS RANGE WAR 1195J FOOTPRINT HEIRESS 7109E DC/BHD WARLORD F2003 P SVY MARKSMAN 436B
FOOTPRINTS TOXIC 8134F
FOOTPRINTS HEIRESS 4168B
MARKSMAN 436B
TOXIC 510C
LANDMARK 963W
KNOCKOUT 71S
SWAGGER 57W
MISS BEEFMAKER 8W
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4103M
TRITON H1791
TOXIC 2202K
Sale Day Wt Scrotal
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4100M
ABOUT OUR FEED PROGRAM
Feeding high levels of energy and in particular grain, can surely promote great gains in growing bulls. e potential for long-term consequences on soundness and longevity present, if the diet basics aren’t managed properly. Footprint Farms bulls are raised on moderate levels of high quality, lower starch grains, and highquality forages, harvested at the proper stage of maturity to be highly digestible. As proper nutrition doesn’t begin at weaning, each year, a well-balanced feeding program is in place from conception to sale time. Incorporation of organic mineral technologies and proper vitamin supplementation to the diets throughout the year, optimizes health and growth in the bulls for sale every year.
e extra time and e ort taken to ensure consistent feed supply, consistent mixing and delivery to the feedbunk, provides the results seen in the cattle on sale-day, and keep the bulls in a herd for years to come.
Best wishes to the Foot family, and all their clients for a great sale, and an excellent year!
Jack Fisher M.Sc., P.Ag.
Beef
Cattle Nutritionist
Delta
Animal Solutions, Inc.
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4108M
FOOTPRINTS SIR 4105M
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Terms: e terms of the sale are cash or cheque payable at par at the sale unless satisfactory credit arrangements have been made previous to the sale. e right of property shall not pass until after settlement is made. All settlements must be made with the clerks of the sale before any cattle will be released. e auctioneer shall have the right to refuse bids from anyone who has a previous record of default in payment or who has not made proper credit clearance to the sale with the owner or Sales Manager.
Bidding: Each animal is to be sold to the highest bidder. No by-bidding will be permitted. A reasonable price base may be set.
Disputes: In case of disputes, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made, the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. e auctioneer’s decision in such matters is nal.
Purchaser’s Risk: Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. Animals will be cared for at the purchaser’s risk for a reasonable length of time.
Announcements: Errors discovered in the catalogue will be corrected by announcements from the auction stand at sale time and such corrections will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalogue. Buyers are cautioned to pay close attention to announcements.
Certi cate of registry: Each animal will carry papers issued by the Canadian Charolais Association. A certi cate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyers for each animal after settlement has been made.
Breeders Guarantee, bulls: Should any bull (14) fourteen months of age or over, fail to prove a breeder after being used on cows known to be breeders, the matter shall be reported in writing to the seller within (6) six months following date of purchase or (6) six months after the bull has reached (14) fourteen months of age. e seller will then have the right and privilege of (6) six months to prove the bull a breeder. No guarantee is given that semen collected from the bull will freeze. In no event shall the seller be responsible for more than the purchase price. e seller is not responsible for damage caused by foreign bodies after the animal has been sold nor for sickness not apparent at sale time.
Exception guarantee: In cases where the animal was subjected to hormonal or surgical reproduction techniques after the sale, this guarantee shall be null and void.
Settlement: Transportation charges on animals returned to the seller are for account of the purchaser. No incidental expenses such as feed, care, A.I., signing fees, interest, veterinary charges, etc., will be charged by either party when making settlement. If the seller is successful in proving the animal in question to be a breeder, the said animal will be reclaimed by the purchaser at his expense. Should the seller fail to prove the animal a breeder, then the buyer is guaranteed a satisfactory replacement F.O.B. ranch or location of origin or a refund of the actual price. Should a dispute arise over the quality of the replacement animal, the Sale Management will appoint a mediator.
Accidents: Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, neither the sales manager, auctioneer, or sellers assume any responsibility in this matter and disclaim any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of accident or loss of property.
Mail or telephone bids: Bidders unable to attend the sale may phone or mail their bids and instructions to the sale manager, auctioneer, or special representatives. Bids must be received in su cient time prior to the sale.
Rights and obligatations: e above terms and conditions of the sale shall continue a contract between the buyer and the seller and be equally binding to both. Resale of animals following purchase in this sale shall constitute a separate transaction which is not covered by the terms and conditions of this sale.
