THURSDAY • JANUARY 15 • 2026
1:00 PM ct • BYARS, OKLAHOMA 9th Annual
Welcome
FELLOW CATTLEMEN
I would like to welcome and thank you for your interest in our 9th Annual Bull Sale at Linz Heritage Angus. We continue to take pride in the way we slowly develop and manage our bulls. Focusing on goods footed, great structured bulls, we want to make sure that they will last in any environment. Longevity has a huge impact on the bottom line, especially now with inventories dwindling. It has remained our focus on making long lasting and high preforming bulls.
The bull sale has quickly become our favorite time of year; it not only lets us connect with so many new producers but see those partners that have trusted us in the past. At Linz Heritage Angus, you are not just buying a bull when the gavel drops but buying into a program. It is this partnership with the cow/calf producer that has laid the foundation for the meat sales for our steakhouse partners.
We think his year’s set of bulls is truly special. Highlighted by our own Linz Prohibition, his sons have a tremendous amount of length and muscle and should inject lots of growth and performance into their progeny. Look to the Congress and Heisman sons to inject muscle and growth and to hit the scales heavy come weaning day. Magnitude and Jordan sons will sire high quality replacements and sons that gain. The North Star sons will be sure to catch your eye on sale day, and their offspring will turn your head when you’re in the pasture. They will be good looking, pounds heavy cattle that will pay. We strongly encourage you to come take a look at the bulls for yourself, we would love to have you out anytime prior to the sale and to our open house on Thursday, January 8th.
From me and the entire Linz Angus crew, we cannot wait to see you on sale day for great food and even better company.
9th Annual
BULL SALE
THURSDAY , JANUARY
15, 2026 • 1 PM CT
Sale held at Linz Heritage Angus at Blue Branch Ranch – 10370 Blue Branch Ranch Rd. – Byars, Oklahoma 74831
SALE CONTACTS
LINZ HERITAGE ANGUS OWNER:
Fred Linz – 708.259.1206
LINZ HERITAGE ANGUS STAFF:
Ben Weis, Ranch Manager – 312.439.0328
Zane Brazle, Herdsman – 312.856.5062
Anthony Randall, Cattle Procurement – 307.620.2890
SALE MANAGEMENT
Chris Earl, CK6 Consulting – 630.675.6559
Wes Tiemann, CK6 Consulting – 816.244.4462
Kody Fleeman, CK6 Consulting – 573.881.0117
Amanda Radke, CK6 Consulting – 605.999.4300
Glen Davis, Genetic Pathways – 219.776.7584
AUCTIONEER
Wes Tiemann – 816.244.4462 RINGMEN
Jeff Mafi – 816.344.4266
Colton Pratz – 405.385.1054
Phil Stoll – 817.366.7332
DeRon Helderman – 405-850-5102
SALE CONSULTANTS
Matt Myers – 405.315.7258
WATCH AND BID ONLINE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, January 8, 2026 11:00 AM-3:00 PM – Open House
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
8:00 AM – Cattle available for viewing 6:30 PM – Pre-Sale Dinner
**CALL BEN TO VIEW THE BULLS ANY TIME.**
Thursday, January 15, 2026
8:00 AM – Cattle available for viewing 11:00 AM – Pre-Sale Lunch
1:00 PM – 9th Annual Linz
Angus Bull Sale
AIR TRAVEL
HOTELS
Hampton
INTEREST
Buyers receive full possession and salvage value of the bulls. Linz Heritage Angus will retain a one-third semen revenue interest on all bulls.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Terms of the sale are cash or check on sale day or payment wired on the next business day. Cattle will sell under the suggested Terms and Conditions of the American Angus Association (http://www.angus.org/Pub/suggested_sale_terms.pdf)
INSURANCE
James F Bessler Inc. – 815.762.2641, will be available to assist you with mortality insurance coverage.
TRUCKING
Free delivery within a 500 mile radius of Blue Branch Ranch. Receive $100 off per bull if picked up within five days of the sale. Payments must be made before delivery. Lathrop Trucking is available for all your transportation needs at 847.426.5009.
HEALTH
All cattle will have appropriate health papers for immediate shipping.
BULL GUARANTEE
All bulls are guaranteed for the first breeding season. A replacement or credit minus salvage value will be given. Please call a Linz team member as soon as any issue arises. Replacement bulls are not guaranteed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Bulls will sell in sale order provided on sale day. A supplement sheet will also be available sale day with updated information. Announcements from the block will take precedence over printed material.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS
Discounts start at 5 bulls for 5% off and up to 10 bulls for 10% off.
LINZ PROHIBITION 4632
LINZ PROHIBITION 4308
LINZ PROHIBITION 2004
WILKS CONGRESS 4444
LINZ CONGRESS 4688
CONGRESS 5159 ET
LINZ DESPERADO 4596
LINZ DESPERADO 4574
LINZ DESPERADO 4573
DESPERADO 4498
LINZ DESPERADO 4565
LINZ NORTH STAR 4361
LINZ THEDFORD 4477
LINZ GETTYSBURG 4237 ET
OPEN ROAD 4405
LINZ OPEN ROAD 4462
LINZ FIREPROOF 4320
LINZ CROSSFIRE 4446
LINZ CROSSFIRE 4504
LINZ CROSSFIRE 4529
LINZ CAVALRY CHARGE 4451
Connealy
LINZ PACIFIC RIM 4415
LINZ TRADEMARK 5011 ET
TANKER 4349
LINZ TANKER 4335
LINZ CRAFTSMAN 3035 ET
STEPPING OUT 4440
STEPPING OUT 4442
LINZ EXPERIENCE CHEF EVENT October 2025
Direct to Consumer Calf Buy Back
With a story like no other and second to none quality of Linz Heritage Angus beef, The Linz Shop has quickly become a real competitor in the world of direct to consumer gourmet foods. We have seen tremendous growth and interest in our online program.
What’s better than a beautiful black Linz cooler containing some of the best Angus beef in the world, showing up at your loved one’s door just in time for Christmas? Not much. Bulk gifting has also become one of our specialties with our customer list growing larger by the year. Whether it’s friends and family or business owners across the country, Linz beef has become the go-to choice for bulk gifts. We are happy to work with smaller orders and have experience with corporate needs as well, sending out several hundred personalized gift packs.
As always, we are proud to say we offer the highest of quality Linz Angus beef that is aged to perfection. We offer both wet-aged for the traditional steak lover or our old-world dry-aged beef to kick things up a notch. The Linz Shop’s product offering doesn’t stop with just the best Black Angus money can buy. Why not accompany the best steak with the best provisions? We stock everything from the rarest Tristan lobster tails, Oishii shrimp, gourmet sausages and more. Our goal is to create the ultimate dining experience right in your own home.
As the program continues to grow, we are excited for what’s ahead in 2023. We’re working with top chefs and influencers around the country to get the word out. Everything from reward programs to monthly meat boxes and more are headed for The Linz Shop. Look out big-box retailers, carnivores across America are experiencing true Midwest Black Angus beef and they are falling in love with it. Check out The Linz Shop today at ShopLinz.com.
BEEF SHOPLINZ.COM
Linz Heritage Angus has invested in providing you with the time-tested genetics that proves desirable all the way to the high-end steak consumer, and now we want to invest in you! We stand behind the genetics we offer, and provide you the opportunity to join us within the conception to plate business. Linz Heritage Angus has the expertise, ability, and logistics required to facilitate this program, and when you buy a bull from Linz Heritage Angus this opens the doors for you to participate by having an Linz Heritage Angus representative bid on your calves.
BENEFITS
• Calf suppliers will receive multiple options when it comes to participation, such as: 100% breeder-retained ownership, 50/50 ownership, or even financed options
• Linz will supply transportation, feeding protocols, and collection of carcass data.
• Breeder receives information to help verify, or improve, genetic decisions and aides in increasing economic herd potential.
• All bulls sold through the Linz Bull Sale are eligible for the Linz Buyback Program.
REQUIREMENTS
• Must use Linz Heritage Angus bulls in your program. You can purchase the bulls through our sales, purhcasing private treaty from Linz Heritage Angus, or by utilizing AI semen available from our bulls at stud. Let us become an asset to your operation by partnering with u son this conception to consumption trail!
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Inspired by the vision of a classic yet elevated steakhouse experience, Myron’s Prime Steakhouse opened its first location in New Braunfels, Texas, in 2003. The restaurant found its home inside the historic Palace Movie Theatre, originally built in 1924. The space was transformed into an inviting prime steakhouse featuring pressed tin ceilings, custom light sconces, and intimate booths that embrace the building’s storied past. The result is a dining room that blends nostalgia, craftsmanship, and warm Texas hospitality.
After years of success, Myron’s expanded to a second location in San Antonio’s Alon Town Center in 2011. Larger in scale yet equally focused on detail, the San Antonio restaurant introduced new family members Patrick, Mary, and David to the operation,
Myron’s
further strengthening the brand’s hallmark: a genuine family-run experience. Jo Anna and Jenny manage the financial side of the business, while Steve and granddaughter Ady help ensure guests receive the high touch service Myron’s has become known for.
From the beginning, Myron’s has centered its concept on quality and consistency. All sides and desserts are prepared fresh daily, and many dishes have achieved cult status among regulars— including the Jalapeño Mac n Cheese, once described by a horse show announcer as nothing short of “life changing.” But it’s the steak program that defines Myron’s place among Texas’s premier dining destinations.
For more than 30 years, Myron’s partnered with the same meat purveyor, until the company was sold and the search for a new partner began. Fortunately, a visit from Meats by Linz sales representative, Kristen Gillette, came just weeks before the transition, giving Myron’s the opportunity to explore the Linz Heritage Angus program at the perfect time. Myron’s tested Linz Heritage Angus as nightly features, and guests immediately noticed the difference. The response was overwhelmingly positive, solidifying an effortless shift to Meats by Linz in October 2018.
The relationship has since become a cornerstone of the restaurant’s success. Known for premium genetics, exceptional marbling, and unmatched consistency, the Linz Heritage Angus program aligns seamlessly with Myron’s philosophy of quality and elevated craft. The 16 oz Linz Heritage Strip quickly became a house favorite—and Myron’s personal go-to cut—showcasing the depth of flavor and tenderness the program is known for.
Guest feedback further validates the partnership. Diners frequently share: “I travel all over the country and the world, and Myron’s beef is the best we’ve eaten anywhere.” It’s a sentiment that speaks not only to the quality of the product but to the stewardship, hospitality, and attention to detail that define the Myron’s experience.
Today, Myron’s continues to uphold the traditions that built its legacy: family, consistency, and a commitment to excellence. The partnership with Meats by Linz reflects those same values, making it a natural fit for a steakhouse that has spent decades perfecting the art of great beef.
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THURSDAY • JANUARY 15 • 2026 1:00 PM ct • BYARS, OKLAHOMA