Free nationwide delivery on bull purchases of $4,500 or more. We will begin to deliver bulls in the weeks following the sale. Heifers will need to be picked up as soon as possible following the sale, we will assist in making trucking arrangements if needed. First calf heifer pairs must be picked up from Little Timber Farms by April 1.
GUARANTEE AND INSURANCE
All bulls are guaranteed for fertility and breeding soundness through the first breeding season. If a problem should arise with the bull you purchase, please contact us. Insurance options will be available on sale day.
HEALTH
Bulls and females are on a complete health protocol through Elanco Animal Health and sell in A #1 condition. Bulls are guaranteed exportable to Canada.
RETAINED INTEREST
Retaining one-third revenue sharing interest in every bull in the sale. Full possession, two-thirds semen interest, and full salvage value is retained by the buyer.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS
3 Bulls: 3%
4 Bulls: 4%
5 Bulls: 5%
Cattle will sell under the standard terms and conditions set forth by their respective breed associations. Supplemental information will be available on sale day. All announcements from the block take precedence over printed material.
Welcome!
Welcome to the 11th Annual Zehnder Waage Partnership Production Sale on Saturday, March 28th in Greenbush, MN.
That we are in unprecedented times in our industry would be an understatement. Historic low cow numbers and strong consumer demand has you, the cow calf producer, in the driver’s seat for the foreseeable future and deservedly so. Now is the time to invest in genetics to advance your operation forward for years to come.
We feel blessed to be able to do what we do and it’s you, our customers, that allow us to do it year after year. Your trust in us is not taken lightly and we strive to continually earn your trust and confidence in our genetics and program. Industry Focused and Customer Driven is more than a tag line, it is what drives us 365 days a year. Providing genetics that are industry relevant backed by strong customer service is the backbone of our operation. We strongly believe the genetics offered in this sale are right for the times and worthy of your consideration.
Please plan to join us on March 28th at Waage Farms in Greenbush, please note the new start time of 4:00 pm. The bulls are currently available for viewing at Waage’s Strathcona location and will be available for viewing at the Greenbush farm all day on March 28th. We understand this is a busy time of year; if you cannot make the sale, we can handle your bids in confidence, or you can join the sale through DVAUCTION.com. Please do not hesitate to contact us or any of the sale staff with any questions prior to the sale.
Industry Focused, Customer Driven
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
11 a.m. - Cattle Available for Viewing 4 p.m. - ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE
Following sale, steak supper & social
WHY
DO WE INVEST IN DNA AND GENOMIC TESTING?
The simple answer is, we are able to offer more predictability and confidence in the genetics you are investing in.
At a basic level, DNA provides confidence in the parentage of the calf. While we spend countless hours recording data, the reality of cow calf production proves us wrong at times. Whether it’s a pair of cows switching calves at birth or the wrong AI gun pulled from the sleeve, by DNA testing calves we are able to prove parentage and assure the bull you are buying is what his pedigree reads.
Improved predictability and accuracy of Genomic Enhanced EPD’s is a huge advantage to you, the buyer, of a young bull. Purchasing a bull with Genomic Enhanced EPD’s is similar to buying a bull with 10 to 36 progeny depending on the trait. Thus, increasing accuracy of EPD’s earlier in life. As an example, GE-EPD’s for birth weight are the equivalent of a bull who has 23 progeny birth weights recorded. Our investment in Genomics is an investment in providing you with genetics that will succeed in your operation.
Welcome to the 11th Annual Zehnder Waage Partnership Production Sale. We are honored that you have taken the time to look through the offering. Trust me, if you choose to do business with the ZW brand you are dealing with high quality people that live to produce a product that works for you. It has been a pleasure to build a relationship with these families over the past decade, their dedication to agriculture and the beef business is second to none. I firmly believe that this is one of the most progressive and forward-thinking operations in the country. Collectively, they are educated in virtually every facet of the cattle business, and they use that knowledge to breed the kind of cattle that work from conception to the rail.
In an effort to continually grow the program, and expand their ability to better serve their customers, they added an Angus division that is used to make Registered Angus and SimAngus cattle. That addition reinforces the key narrative for the program, that hybrid vigor is the most profitable breeding philosophy in the cattle industry. They believe that with a strong maternal base, and highly focused sire selection, you can maximize profitability in your operations. They not only want their genetics to help you build solid foundation to your cowherd, but they also want their bulls to help you access market premiums.
With the cost of cow-calf production being at an all-time high, it has never been more important to invest in premium, no hassle genetics, that are backed by great people. If you have not done business with the guys at Zehnder Waage, I suggest you take the time to reach out to them and ask them about their program. They are some of the best people in the business and they are dedicated to their customers.
If the guys at Zehnder Waage, any of the sale staff, or myself can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
See you on sale day,
Colt Keffer CK Sales and Marketing, LLC.
THE CHAROLAIS BULLS
Why use TSI when selecting bulls?
• Allows you to make genetic progress across multiple EPD traits by selecting for one simple number.
• Creates a comparison of the profit potential when comparing two or more bulls.
• Factors in growth, performance, feed efficiency, carcass weight, quality grade, fat, and yield grade to ensure high profitability feeder cattle.
• Based upon the AICA genetic database & proven USDA data to ensure accurate economic results.
• Increases value potential of calves marketed through the CharAdvantage genetic verification feeder calf program.
• Particularly beneficial when retaining ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase & harvest
1 WDZ RESERVE 5069
Denver has been very good to us over the years, and we were fortunate to capture Reserve Grand Pen of Three, in what was one of the most competitive events in recent years. This year’s lot 1 was the lead bull in that pen and one of the most talked about individuals in the history of our program. In terms of herd sire potential, we think he checks all the boxes. His power and performance are further bolstered by his look of quality and structural integrity. His EPD profile offers nine traits within the top one-third of the breed, with eight in the top 15%. Furthermore, his pedigree offers plenty of breeding flexibility, an attribute that is severely needed in the breed right now. Additionally, a maternal sister was selected by Wright Charolais as a bred heifer in a past National Charolais Sale. This bull has actual performance, phenotypic quality, advanced EPDs, and a proven cow family.
2
WDZ BANDIT 5054
When we purchased Frontier from Kay-R Charolais in Canada, we had high hopes for his progeny. It is safe to say that he has exceeded every expectation, as two of his first sons made the trip to Denver. Lot 2 is another high performance, good numbered, eye appealing son, who should be on your herd sire list.
Maternal Brother to Lot 2
3
Maternal Brother to Lot 4
WDZ FRONTIER 5134
4
FRONTIER 815L
WDZ FRONTIER 5154
WDZ WF TWIZZLER 5020 LT BLUEGRASS 4017 P
KF TWIZZLER 937 P
Another Frontier son that weighed over 800 lbs. at weaning. This bull is out of a Paradise sired dam, and that genetic line is proven to transmit performance. With WW & YW EPDs within the top 5% of the breed and a 103 YW Ratio, while maintaining below breed average birth weight, we are confident that this bull can produce calves that come easy and excel in growth all the way through the feedyard.
This bull stems from one of the most productive cow lines in the entire herd. The Twizzler cow family has been highly productive for multiple generations, with several daughters that are still working in the herd, including the mother of the Lot 1 bull. The dam of lot 4 has produced bulls that have sold to Jess Peterson, Baudette, MN and Anderson Cattle Co., Stewartville, MN.
5 WDZ JURISDICTION 5014
BD. 1/5/25 REG. M1014114 Polled
TRI-N BROOKS 34H
WDZ FLATLAND 2044
UG MS HIGH STANDARD 4031
WDZ WARROAD 906
WDZ MS WARROAD 1244
WDZ TWIZZLER 020
The Flatland sire group has been extremely popular on both sides of the border. He stamps his progeny with growth, structural integrity, and a look of quality. The lead bull in this sire group exemplifies those traits and is a true herd sire prospect. Lot 5 was admired by many in Denver, as he offers the appropriate combination of performance, muscle dimension, and eye appeal. In terms of his EPD profile, he excels in growth and carcass without sacrificing critical maternal traits. His maternal granddam is also the dam of the powerful lot 1 bull and his dam was selected by Wright Charolais as our Pick of Bred Heifers in the National Sale.
WDZ Flatland 2044, Sire of Lots 5-15
5033
Lot 6 is another Denver bull, sired by Flatland, out of an impressive Fargo daughter. This bull excels in his weaning and yearling growth traits, posting a 107 and 111 ratio, respectively. The industry is moving towards larger fed cattle that excel in red meat yield. If you’re in need of more punch and power in an attractive package, Reverend needs your consideration.
This bull comes with a more moderate frame and still offers ample growth. I feel that he is very complete in his type and kind with plenty of center body, and good feet and legs. His dam is sired by OW Lead Time, this sire group has been popular here over the past few years.
8
WDZ FLATLAND 5039
9
WDZ FLATLAND 5056
I have lot 8 marked as being very complete in his build, with added rib shape, and plenty of length of spine. This is a performance bull that weighed over 800 lbs. at weaning, and over 1350 at a year. Both his CW & REA EPDs are in the top one-third of the breed.
WDZ FLATLAND 5062
Lot 10 is a maternal brother to WDZ Hennessy 3078 that sold to Thunderhead Charolais, Winterset, Ia. I appreciate his keen head, smooth build, and the fact that he trends more towards a calving ease bull. This is a good bull backed by a good cow.
This Flatland son is clean made, smooth shouldered and well built. The Flatland sire group is very consistent overall. His progeny are all correct in their design, with ample muscle and rib.
WDZ Hennessy 3078, Maternal Brother to Lot 10
Dam of Lot
11
11
WDZ FLATLAND 5085
BD. 2/15/25 REG. M1014157 Polled
WDZ FLATLAND 2044
TRI-N BROOKS 34H UG MS HIGH STANDARD 4031
WC MISS VALUE 5283 P
WDZ Aerosmith 1109, Maternal Brother to Lot 11
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WDZ FLATLAND 5034
BD. 2/4/25 REG. M1014124 Polled
WDZ FLATLAND 2044
TRI-N BROOKS 34H UG
WDZ
WDZ 2216
A powerhouse Flatland son you can’t miss when walking into the pen. This bull combines body mass and performance with a negative BW EPD. In addition to this, he also ranks in the top 10% of the breed for marbling. His dam is one of the most productive cows in the operation as well. Several maternal brothers have sold to progressive commercial cattlemen. Her most notable son, WDZ Aerosmith 1109, is the all-time high seller of the ZW Partnership bull sales.
Here is a complete, well balanced bull out of a Gameday sired female. A maternal brother to this bull sold to Jody Horner, Napoleon, ND. Good growth and carcass EPDs.
13
WDZ FLATLAND 5009
14 WDZ FLATLAND 5067
Lot 13 is a highly marked bull in my book. He is genuine in his build, with a good look, and plenty of dimension. I appreciate his advanced growth and carcass EPDs. He ranks within the top one-third of the breed for WW, YW, CW & REA.
15
WDZ FLATLAND 5109
The final Flatland son is long spined, weighed almost 800 lbs. at weaning, and has well above average calving figures. This bull is a testament to the consistency and quality of this entire sire group.
Here is a complete, well balanced individual, who excels in both calving ease and carcass quality. Note his top 7% MARB EPD. His dam has been very productive throughout the years, with multiple bulls selling through the sale to some of their most loyal customers.
These Jefferson sons are extremely unique. They will add value to any purebred or commercial operation. Lot 16 was featured in the Denver pen and caught the attention of many who saw him. He is balanced both on paper and in terms of phenotype. His EPD profile reflects advantages from calving to growth, and red meat yield. I appreciate his overall build and structural integrity, alongside his performance. His dam stems from the Sweetheart cow family, one of the most powerful lines in the breed.
Dam of Lot 16
SONS OF JMAR JEFFERSON
17
WDZ JEFFERSON 5028
BD. 2/3/25 REG. M1014122 Polled
MONTICELLO 1806
JMAR JEFFERSON 8M11
WDZ MS BROOKS 2221
Here is a Jefferson son out of a Brooks daughter that excels in performance. Almost 800 lbs. at weaning time, lot 17 is in the top 4% WW and 3% YW. He does this with a modest birthweight and an excellent phenotype. I believe the commercial cattlemen are going to like this bull, as he is dense made and deep bodied.
18
WDZ JEFFERSON 5046
19
With this bull’s 800 lb. weaning weight, we expect him to add plenty of payweight while maintaining below breed average BW. Factor in his top 4% CW and 7% TSI, we think he has the potential to sire fat cattle that excel in a yield based system. His dam is a daughter of the heavily used Tank E108. That sire line is known to excel from weaning to yearling.
19
WDZ JEFFERSON 5066
MISS OLIVE 01245 POLLED
A true herdsire prospect that is impressive on paper and impressive phenotypically. He boasts almost 900 lbs. of weaning growth, to ratio 116, alongside top 2% WW, 2% YW & 1% TSI EPDs. Factor in his marbling EPD that ranks him in the top 25%, you have a bull that can produce both quality and red meat yield.
20
WDZ PLATTE TW 5077
21
WDZ PLATTE TW 5078
This pair of full brothers will add consistency and quality. The lead bulls in the PVFC Platte sire group are both densely built, stout constructed, with length of spine, and a good look. In terms of their EPD profiles, they offer growth, carcass merit, and maternal strength. Keep this pair together if you want to add uniformity to your calf crop.
22
WDZ PLATTE 5163
23
BD. 2/10/25
WDZ PLATTE 5059
M1014137 Polled PVFC PLATTE 2110 PLD
I have lot 22 marked as an ultra-complete, well balanced, deep sided individual. He offers well above average growth traits, note his 108 YWR. I believe that this bull can add frame and length, while still transmitting eye appeal to his progeny. His dam comes from the Twizzler cow family that has been so prominent in this operation.
24
WDZ PLATTE 5132
Here is a big spread bull that is double digit calving ease, negative birth, and in the top 15% of the breed for both WW & YW. He is complete in his makeup with plenty of width and dimension. His dam has been a great producer over the years, with multiple bulls selling through the sale.
GAMEDAY 9152 WDZ MARY 8108
WDZ MS GAMEDAY 1085 PLD
This Platte son grew well from weaning to yearling. He is long spined with a shot more frame. His growth figures indicate that he will add power to a set of British based cows. He is within the top 5% of the breed for six different traits.
Dam of Lot 25
25
WDZ PLATTE 5226
26
WDZ PLATTE 5267
I have this bull highly marked. He is balanced across the board in terms of his EPD profile with 11 traits within the top 35% of the breed. From a phenotypic standpoint, he is a no-holes, clean made individual, with plenty of growth.
I think this bull could work in multiple scenarios. He is modest enough at birth to be a calving ease bull, but yet he still offers enough performance to serve as a good cow bull. His CE, BW, WW & YW EPDs all rank within the top 35% of the breed. As a bonus, he is in the top 30% of the breed for marbling.
SONS
Maternal Brother to Lot 27
27
WDZ PLATTE 5268
BD. 4/10/25 REG. M1014207 Polled
WCR TITAN 061 P
PVFC PLATTE 2110 PLD
PVFC 0236 TIOGA PLD
CCC WC RESOURCE 417 P
J&J ANGELINA 706
J&J ANGELINA 549
This is one of the higher performing bulls in the entire sale. 880 lbs. at weaning to ratio 114, and 1,574 lbs. at a year to ratio 119, while being in the top 10% of the breed for calving ease. Use this bull to add payweight to feeder cattle and yield to a set of fats. His dam has been a good producer, last year a maternal brother sold to Cletus Wiechman, Wagner, SD.
28
WDZ PLATTE 5133
BD. 2/21/25 REG. M1014170 Polled
WCR TITAN 061 P
PVFC PLATTE 2110 PLD
PVFC 0236 TIOGA PLD
WDZ MS COUNTY LINE 1045 PLD WCR COUNTY LINE 3132 P
RAPID FIRE 3984 PLD
The final Platte son has a modest birthweight, alongside a moderate frame, and plenty of body depth. His weaning weight EPD puts him in top 3% of the breed.
29
BD. 3/10/25
BROOKS 34H SCX JEHU 233E
WDZ BROOKS 5193
M1014196 Polled
30
BD. 2/9/25
WDZ BROOKS 5057
The leadoff son of longtime herd sire Tri-N Brooks is a special individual. Not only is he impressive in terms of his phenotypic characteristics, but he also excels on paper and in terms of performance. He weighed in at over 800 lbs. at weaning and almost 1500 lbs. at a year. This correlates to top 6% WW, 9% YW and 9% TSI EPDs. His dam is a highly productive cow that has had several bulls go through the sale.
31
BD.
WDZ BROOKS 5043
KF TWIZZLER 937 P
This Brooks son offers excellent performance, alongside more calving ease. With a 78 lb. actual birthweight, he still grew to almost 800 lbs. at weaning to ratio 103. He is a long spined bull, with a shot more frame. A maternal brother sold to Tim Schroeder, Carrington, ND.
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32
BD. 2/3/25
WDZ BROOKS 5025
33
WDZ BROOKS 5061
BD. 2/11/25 REG. M1014138 Polled
Brooks sired cattle are a performance driven group as a whole, and this bull checks that box as well. Excellent growth figures to complement his advanced carcass merit in a very complete and attractive package.
I have several marks by this bull. I thought he was well built, thick ended, and had a look of quality. He is in the top 15% of the breed for TSI as well. His dam goes back to WCR Icon, those cattle are known for producing more frame and length.
Lot 33 is long spined, deep sided, and well balanced. His dam has been a good producer over the years, with sons selling to Don Emery, Greenbush, MN and Luke Streit, Hartley, IA.
Maternal Brother to Lot 33
35
Tri-N Brooks 34H, Sire of Lots 29-39
WDZ BROOKS 5086
36
WDZ BROOKS 5089
Another Brooks, with performance and length of spine. Outside of her first calf, the dam of lot 35 has produced only bulls, and all of them have been sold through the sale. This is a complete bull with plenty of upside.
37
WDZ BROOKS 5143
I have this bull marked as complete, easy fleshing, and low maintenance. A maternal brother sold to Lovitt-Amos Charolais, Stapleton, NE.
This is a complete, no-holes prospect that offers plenty of growth. With almost 800 lbs. of weaning weight, he should add payweight to a set of feeder cattle. Note his top 15% TSI.
Maternal Brother to Lot 37
Maternal Brother to Lot 38
38
3/14/25
BROOKS 34H
WDZ BROOKS 5210
M1014198 Polled
39
BD. 3/31/25
WDZ BROOKS TW 5257
M1014204 Polled TRI-N BROOKS 34H
BROOKS 34H
WDZ MS BROOKS 2118
Lot 38 has had multiple maternal brothers go through past sales. In 2024, Tim Swanson, Lynd, MN, bought a brother and last year, Josh Weichman, Wagner, SD, took home another. Note this bull’s excellent growth and carcass traits. Top 6% WW, 2% YW, 3% CW, 2% REA & 5% TSI.
The final Brooks son offers tremendous growth and carcass EPDs. Top 1% WW, 1% YW, 1% CW, 1% REA & 4% TSI. You cannot afford to overlook this bull on sale day.
WDZ Great Divide 2071, Sire of Lots 40 & 41
40
WDZ CINCH 5126
41
WDZ GREAT DIVIDE 5082
This is one of the more balanced bulls in the entire offering. Sired by the past sale feature, WDZ Great Divide 2071, lot 40 offers calving ease, growth, and carcass merit. He has a double digit CE EPD with a negative BW EPD, alongside a nearly 800 lb. weaning weight. To top all this off, he is in the top 2% of the breed for his marbling EPD. The dam of this bull has put several bulls through the sale, with sons selling to Vince Waldock, Little Falls, MN and Travis Black, McHenry, ND.
I have this bull marked very well. He is a growth bull that ranks within the top 25% of the breed for both his weaning and yearling EPDs. He reinforces these values with over 800 lbs. of weaning growth. His dam is a GHC Patriot daughter, those sons were very popular in past ZW sales.
42
WDZ FIRES ICON 5002
BD. 1/1/25 REG. M1014110 Polled
WDZ MS WARROAD 2256 WDZ WARROAD 906
This is one of my favorite bulls in the sale. Sired by past sale feature WDZ Icon 2048, who sold to RBM Livestock, Florence, SD. This is a very good individual that should have several friends on sale day. Lot 42 boasts a double digit CE and negative BW EPD, along with top 20% REA, top 8% MARB and 35% TSI. In terms of phenotype, he is one of the most eye appealing and complete bulls in the offering. His dam is an excellent Warroad daughter, who is owned in partnership with Three Fires Cattle, La Cygne, KS.
43
WDZ ICON 5017
Both of these Icon sons are out of first calf heifers. Lot 43 is a calving ease prospect with good carcass figures and over 750 lbs. of weaning growth. He is a picture bull for a reason. He has the look and build of a heifer bull prospect for any purebred operation. Both of these bulls are very high quality.
44
WDZ PARADISE 5101
BD. 2/18/25 REG. M1014161 Polled
WDZ PARADISE
I like this bull. He is thick ended, big topped, and stout featured. His sire, WDZ Paradise 894, has sired very popular bulls over the years, simply because they add growth and muscle. This bull will do the same thing. He excels in his growth and carcass yield traits while still offering a look of quality. A maternal brother sold to Lovitt-Amos Charolais, Stapleton, NE.
46
WDZ TITOS 5250
BD. 3/29/25 REG. M1014203 Polled
WDZ PARADISE 894
WDZ TITOS 3034
JLS E LEDGER 6440 PLD
PHENOM 839
WDZ MS PHENOM 2015
Here is a powerful Paradise grandson that ratioed 116 at weaning. He is a performance bull that will add frame and length. The new buzz phrase is “Red Meat Yield”, we think this bull can add plenty of that.
Lot 45 is a calving ease prospect that still has growth. Ranking in the top 15% of the breed for both CE & BW EPDs, he still has over 750 lbs. of weaning growth and a WW EPD ranking him in the top 5% of the entire breed. This is a dual purpose bull that could work on heifers or cows.
47
WDZ ROUNDUP 5155
BD. 2/27/25 REG. M1014176 Polled
WDZ PARADISE 894
WDZ CHIVAS 3033
JLS LEDGER 5953 PLD
WDZ MS LEDGER 9023
WC LEDGER 5634 P ET JLS MORE POWER 7539 PLD
Here is a herd sire prospect that offers both calving ease and growth. His sire, WDZ Chivas, was the high seller two years ago, going to Blanchette and Serhienko in Canada. He is extremely balanced across the board as he boasts 11 different traits within the top 25% of the breed. I marked him as a long spined, well built, good looking bull, with plenty of power.
48
WDZ CHIVAS 5272
BD. 4/12/25 REG. M1014239 Polled
WDZ PARADISE 894
WDZ CHIVAS 3033
JLS LEDGER 5953 PLD
RBM FARGO Y111
WDZ KATELYN 8127
CC KATELYN 4014 P ET
This Chivas son is a stout built, good looking performance bull, out of a good Fargo daughter. Take notice of his growth figures that rank him in the top 5% WW, 4% YW, 5% CW, 2% REA & 7% TSI with below breed average BW. His dam has had several sons sell through the sale, including a purebred herd sire that sold to 5S Cattle, Lucien, OK.
Dam of Lot 47
Dam of Lot 48
YEARLING CHAROLAIS
49
WDZ BARTLETT 5161
BD. 3/1/25 REG. M1014177 Polled
WDZ BARTLETT 1175 PLD WR BARTLETT F710
JLS CLARICE 837 PLD
LEDGER 5634 P ET
WDZ JLS CLARICE 864 PLD
WRANGLER 5539 PLD
I had high marks on lot 49. He is long spined, deep sided, and has a good look to him. He weighed in at over 750 lbs. at weaning and note his top 20% MARB EPD.
51 WDZ BARTLETT 5269
BD. 4/10/25
F710
Lot 51 is a growth bull that should attract some lookers. Over 800 lbs. at weaning and right at 1,500 lbs. at a year, 104 and 113 ratios respectively. A maternal brother sold to Mark Prosser in the 2024 sale.
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WDZ BARTLETT 5171
BD. 3/4/25 REG. M1014179 Polled
BARTLETT F710
WDZ BARTLETT 1175 PLD
JLS CLARICE 837 PLD
LANDMARK 5052 PLD
WDZ MS LANDMARK 9005
RANGER 7339 PLD
Another Bartlett son that I have marked well. I appreciated his length of body, keen head, and overall quality. In terms of his EPD profile, this is a big spread bull that offers both calving ease and growth.
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WDZ WARROAD 5008
WCR COMMISSIONER 593 P
WDZ WARROAD 906
CD GRACE 7008 P
WDZ PARADISE 894
WDZ MS PARADISE 3030
WC MISS VALUE 5283 P
This is a potential calving ease prospect out of the proven heifer bull, WDZ Warroad. He is also well above average for growth and in the top 25% for MARB. His dam is a first calf heifer, who is a full sister to WDZ Aerosmith.
YEARLING CHAROLAIS
53
WDZ HENNESSY 5040
WDZ MS PHENOM 2027 WDZ PHENOM 839
The next few bulls are sired by WDZ Hennessy 3078, a home raised bull sired by the popular OW Lead Time. Good calving figures on this long spined, well-built individual. Note his top 10% REA EPD.
55
WDZ BADGE 5103
WDZ HENNESSEY 5055
A good growth bull by Hennessy and out of a WDZ Titan daughter. Almost 800 lbs. at weaning and over 1,400 lbs. at a year. We feel that he has the ability to produce excellent feeder cattle.
STATE
PARADISE 894
WDZ MS PARADISE 3016
A high performance individual, sired by WR Badge Z610 L4600. That is a Badge son, by the Z610 donor, who has been a great producer over the years. We used L4600 on our heifers last year with great success. This bull ranks with the best of them in terms of weaning growth and carcass yield EPDs. Make note of his top 25% TSI.
Lot 56 is a calving ease prospect out of a first calf heifer. He is long spined, deep ribbed, and has plenty of growth to him. If you retain ownership in your cattle, make sure to check him out as he boasts a top 8% MARB EPD.
WDZ HISTORIC 5072
We chose to feature this purebred herd sire prospect later in the book as he fell in with the rest of the bulls sired by out-of-herd AI bulls. His lotting in the book has nothing to do with quality, in fact, this is one of the better bulls in the sale. Progeny of SVY Historic have been very popular on both sides of the border, and this bull is an example of why that is. He is ultra-complete in his design, with an excellent EPD profile, and good structural integrity. His dam is a Brooks daughter, which would make her a paternal sister to both Flatland and Great Divide.
SVY Historic 241K, Sire of Lot 57
Paternal Sister to the Dam of Lot 57
GHC Reagan 9012, Sire of Lots 58 & 59
58
WDZ REAGAN 5016
BD. 1/6/25 REG. M1014119 Polled
GHC REAGAN 9012 LT BLUE VALUE 7903 ET LT BRENDA 6120 PLD
WDZ WARROAD 906
WDZ MS WARROAD 2270
MS ICON 1034 PLD
The next two bulls are sired by the popular AI sire, GHC Reagan 9012. Lot 58 is a calving ease prospect with a top 15% CE and 20% BW EPD. His dam is by the proven calving ease bull, WDZ Warroad. Lot 58 is long spined and smooth built.
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WDZ REAGAN 5012
BD. 1/4/25 REG. M1014113 Scurred
GHC REAGAN 9012 LT BLUE VALUE 7903 ET
BRENDA 6120 PLD
WDZ BROOKS 3159 TRI-N BROOKS 34H WDZ KATELYN 912
Here is a very solid heifer bull prospect, sired by Reagan. Note his top 5% CE and 8% BW EPDs along with his 71 lb. actual birthweight. If you need a sleep-allnight heifer bull prospect, look no further.
60
WDZ AFFINITY 5036
AI SIRED BULLS
61 RUPP BLUE VALUE 530N TW
Sired by the Select Sires stud, LT Affinity, this bull offers a lot of good. He is moderate framed, deep sided, and has plenty of growth. A maternal brother sold to Roger Talsma, Chandler, MN.
62 WDZ RUSHMORE 5011
This is the lowest birthweight of the day, take note heifer bull buyers. His sire, LT Rushmore, is one of the most proven calving ease sires, and this bull should follow suit. We believe he will be a solid choice if you’re looking for ultra calving ease.
Speaking from experience, whatever this bull brings will go directly to Syd to assist in wedding preparation. It helps that he is pretty darn good too. Sired by one of the best female makers in the breed, LT Blue Value, this bull offers advantages in both calving and carcass merit. Make sure to check him out on sale day, Joe would appreciate it.
We wrap up the Charolais bulls with a high performance, big framed, County Line son. Use this bull to add payweight to a set of feeder cattle.
Our Breeding Philosophy
Our breeding philosophy is straight forward. Take care of the basics first and build from there, without losing sight of functionality. With cattle feeding being part of the operation, we fully understand the value of end-product merit; but first we must start with a functional cow base and bulls that hold up in a wide range of environments. Charolais genetics that do what they should, offering modest birthweight and explosive growth with added yield and efficiency in the feedyard. Angus genetics that produce problem free females that wean a heavy calf year after year and bring added carcass value to the feedyard. We strive to use as much science and data as possible to continually improve the genetics we offer you, but you will not find us chasing fads and extremes at the cost of producing cattle that don’t get the basics right.
INDUSTRY FOCUSED, CUSTOMER DRIVEN.
THE ANGUS BULLS
We continue to grow our Angus cow base with the intention of providing a maternal base for our customers and expanding our commercial replacement heifer offering. The Angus cows are not replacing the Charolais cows but rather are intended to complement the Charolais genetics we’ve offered for years. We couldn’t be more excited about the initial set of cows we acquired from Joe and Linda Goggins of Vermillion Ranch, which drove us back there to purchase another set this summer. As we develop our Angus program, we hope you will see our intentional direction to produce a maternal base of problem free females that will deliver economically sound genetics to your operation.
When the guys decided to further expand their Angus cow base, I was fortunate enough to make the trip to Montana to look through a set of cows at Joe and Linda Goggins, that they would end up buying, which are the dams of the bulk of the Angus offering. The majority of those cows were bred to their new herd sire, Circle L Unified. Unified will become one of the more popular sires in the industry over the next few years.
The lead bull in this sire group is an exceptional herd sire prospect that balances phenotype and a solid EPD profile. This is a calving ease bull, who excels in several maternal and management traits. Top 10% HP, 10% FL, 25% CLAW, 20% ANGLE & 2% $M. I believe that you will appreciate his build and overall quality as well.
Circle L Unified, Sire of Lots 64-79
Dam of Lot 64
SONS OF CIRCLE L UNIFIED
65
WDZ UNIFIED N09
66
WDZ UNIFIED N18
Lot 65 is another calving ease bull that offers plenty of upside potential. He once again excels in several management and maternal traits. He is deep sided and good built. His dam goes back to the legendary LD Capitalist 316.
UNIFIED N29
This is the lowest birthweight bull within Angus division. With a BW EPD that ranks him in the top 2% of the entire breed, feel comfortable that this bull can serve as a safe bet heifer bull. We believe he will leave an excellent set of daughters as well.
This Unified son is out of a direct daughter of Connealy Consensus 7229. He offers a shot more performance to complement his maternal strength. Note his top 35% WW & 15% REA.
UNIFIED N13
Here is a higher performance bull if you need more punch. He is the second highest weaning weight bull of the Unified sire group. His dam goes back to HA Cowboy Up and SAV Bismarck, two of the most popular bulls of their era.
Lot 70 is the heaviest weaning bull of the Angus division at 784 lbs. He is a thick ended, big topped bull that ranks in the top 4% WW & 5% YW, all with a 72 lb. birthweight. Use this bull to add payweight and add quality and uniformity to your cow herd.
Another growth driven bull that weaned off over 750 lbs. He ranks in the top 30% for his WW EPD. Use this bull to add more payweight and still be able to retain a set of high quality replacements.
Circle L Unified, Sire of Lots 64-79
71
BVC
WDZ UNIFIED N12
This is a deep sided, good structured, well-built Unified son, who goes back to a LD Capitalist dam. He offers a negative birthweight EPD, excellent management traits, and a marbling EPD that is in the top one-third of the breed.
72
WDZ UNIFIED N10
Here is a low birth bull that we think should work well on heifers. He is complete in his overall design. We think that Unified sons will sire very consistent progeny.
73 WDZ UNIFIED N27
74
WDZ UNIFIED N05
Lot 73 is a picture bull that offers both calving ease and performance. He is in the top 25% of the breed for CED, BW and WW. Additionally, he is upper portion of the breed for RE, $M, $W and $C. A well rounded individual.
UNIFIED N03
A bull that goes back to a Sitz Stellar cow. He offers calving ease both in terms of his EPD profile and with his 72 lb. actual birthweight.
A Unified son out of a cow that has generations of Vermillion breeding. He is long spined, deep ribbed, and good looking. Note his top 30% MARB EPD.
SONS OF CIRCLE L UNIFIED
76
WDZ UNIFIED N20
This bull is within the top one-third of the breed for his growth traits. He stems from the Blackbird cow family at Krebs Ranch. Excellent carcass and maternal values as well. I have this bull marked as very complete, good built, and stout.
77
WDZ UNIFIED N14
Here is a bull that boasts a double digit CED, alongside a top 15% WW figure. Again, from the Blackbird cow family, this bull checks several boxes. He is in the top 5% for both $M & $W.
WDZ UNIFIED N22
Note this bull if you need a shot more performance. He has almost 750 lbs. of weaning growth, which correlates to being in the top 10% of the breed for both WW & YW EPDs. I marked him as being complete, stout, and good looking.
We are very happy with the Unified sire group as a whole. The final bull in this group still offers plenty of calving ease, along with advantages in carcass merit.
80
BD.
SYDGEN ENHANCE
WDZ DEEP ROOTS 5035
BUSHS DEEP ROOTS 604
BUSHS MISS INCREDIBLE 8402
WELYTOK PRO DISCOVERY 6D34
BRAND BLACKBIRD 1010
BRAND BLACKBIRD 0072
Lot 80 represents a sale feature in the Angus division. This is a very good herd sire prospect, that performs on paper and still offers eye appeal. His pedigree is littered with highly productive sires including, SydGen Enhance, Panther Cr Incredible, and VAR Discovery. His growth EPDs are complemented by his carcass and maternal traits. This is a bull that offers both phenotype and genotype.
81
WDZ LONG TETON N04
BD. 02/18/25 REG. 21321783 Angus LONG TETON 107 TEHAMA TAHOE B767 LONG LUCY 909 VERMILION LASS 3271
The Long Teton sire group is becoming very popular across the nation due to their advanced EPDs and overall quality. This is a bigger framed, longer spined, deeper sided bull, who excels in several traits on paper. He is within the top 15% for WW, YW, DOC, RE & $W.
SR South Tahoe 3167, Sire of Lots 82-92
82
WDZ TAHOE 5263
BD. 04/04/25 REG. 21376394 Angus
VERMILION LASS 2197
M39
83
WDZ TAHOE 5113
BD. 02/18/25 REG. 21501358 Angus SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167
VERMILION ENCHANTRESS 2123
The lead bull in this sire group is very good. When I saw him ahead of the sale, I thought he was one of the best Angus bulls being offered. Lot 82 is impressive in terms of his overall power and look. He is very advanced in his EPD tabulation with several traits within the top 35% of the breed. For those needing to add quality and longevity to your herd, I would highly recommend this bull.
Lot 83 is a larger framed, longer bodied Tahoe son with over 700 lbs. of weaning growth. He goes back to the very popular Sitz Stellar on the maternal side of his pedigree. He offers excellent growth figures that should complement any cowherd.
84
WDZ TAHOE 5196
BD. 03/11/25 REG. 21376398 Angus
SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167 TEHAMA TAHOE B767 S GLORIA 7172
Here is a no-holes, well built, good structured individual. He offers a touch more depth of body and spring of rib. His dam goes back to the immortal Connealy Final Product.
86
TEHAMA TAHOE B767
SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167
S GLORIA 7172
VERMILION BARBARA 6526
WDZ TAHOE 5219
VERMILION COWCUTTA Z251 VERMILION BARBARA 1190
Here is a smooth built, sleek designed calving ease bull. I appreciate his overall type and kind, along with his structural integrity. He should produce an excellent set of daughters as he ranks in the top 3% CEM, 310% TEAT & 15% UDDR.
85
WDZ TAHOE 5169
BD. 03/04/25 REG. 21376375 Angus SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167
This bull is a more moderate framed Tahoe son, out of a Musgrave Big Sky dam. He is within the top one-third of the breed for both of his calving figures, and weaned off at almost 700 lbs.
87
WDZ TAHOE 5249
BD. 03/29/25 REG. 21376391 Angus
TEHAMA TAHOE B767
SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167
S GLORIA 7172
VERMILION CURRENCY
VERMILION JANIECE 2571
VERMILION JANIECE 7516
Lot 87 is a big spread bull, with a modest birthweight, and a weaning weight that reached almost 800 lbs. That growth correlates to top 3% WW & 5% YW EPDs. I marked him as a well-built, good looking bull, with plenty of performance.
89
TEHAMA TAHOE B767
SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167
S
VERMILION LASS 2249
TAHOE 5247
Angus
8062
I liked this bull when I saw him earlier in the year. He is very complete, both in terms of his phenotype, as well as his EPD package. He is within the top 30% of the breed for CED, BW, WW, YW, SC, RE, $W & $F.
88
WDZ TAHOE 5232
BD. 03/22/25 REG. 21376386 Angus
SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167 TEHAMA TAHOE B767 S GLORIA 7172
VERMILION JUNO 2676 VERMILION ROUGHRIDER
JUNO 3323
A very complete individual with growth EPDs within the top one-third of the entire breed. His dam has some of the most maternal pedigrees backing her up.
90
TAHOE 5260
TAHOE 5266
Here is a bull with a shot more bone and substance. And, he boasts over 750 lbs. of weaning growth to complement his added power. A maternal sister was sold through the 2025 sale.
TAHOE 5278
BD. 04/20/25 REG. 21376397 Angus
TEHAMA TAHOE B767
SR SOUTH TAHOE 3167
S GLORIA 7172
VERMILION
This is a very eye appealing, well balanced individual, who weaned off over 700 lbs. With several traits within the top 25% of the breed including CED, WW, YW & $W, we expect him to work well in any scenario.
This is a long spined, deep sided bull, who reads with top end growth EPDs. A maternal brother was one of the lead bulls in the 2025 sale, that sold to Jared Swiontek, Fergus Falls, MN. He has performance, individual quality, and maternal strength.
93 WDZ INFLUENCE N19
94
WDZ INFLUENCE N26
Here is a bull that offers a shot more calving ease. He is smooth built, good headed, and long spined. His dam goes back to LD Capitalist 316, a bull that is known as a great female maker.
95 WDZ MAN IN BLACK 5032
The final Angus bull is long spined, smooth built, and deep sided. He is sired by the very popular LAR Man in Black.
I have this bull highly marked and recommend you check him out on sale day. He is very complete in his overall type and kind, deep sided, and well built. His EPD packages offers both calving ease and growth, along with advantages in carcass merit and indexes.
LAR Man in Black, Sire of Lot 95
THE SIM ANGUS BULLS
When the program decided to expand to multiple breeds, one of the first goals was to have a stout set of Sim Angus bulls to offer. This entire set is sired by high caliber Simmental bulls and out of extremely maternal, high performance Angus cows. We are very proud of this set and think they can do an excellent job of adding payweight and producing high quality replacement females.
96 WDZ ALL RIGHT 5120
BD. 2/19/25 REG. 4596053
OMF EPIC E27
WINC ALL RIGHT 213K
WINC HOLLIE
STIZ SAVVY 732H
VERMILION PRIZE 2503
VERMILION PRIZE 5043
Homo Polled
Lot 96 is the epitome of what they wanted to produce. Sired by the popular WINC All Right, he is a big spread bull, with a birthweight of 74 lbs., a weaning weight of 811, and almost 1,400 lbs. of yearling growth. He is big topped, deep sided, and good looking.
WINC All Right 213K, Sire of Lots 96-98
Maternal Brother to Lot 97
97
WDZ ALL RIGHT 5137
98
WDZ ALL RIGHT 5156
BD. 2/22/25 REG. 4596059 Homo Polled
OMF EPIC E27
WINC ALL RIGHT 213K
WINC HOLLIE
VERMILION BOSS Z002
VERMILION BLACKBIRD 6532
VERMILION BLACKBIRD 1261
1/2 SM 1/2
This bull exemplifies the cow power that is behind this set. In 2025 we debuted the Angus bulls, and one of the best bulls in that offering, that sold to James Dvergsten, Greenbush, MN, is a maternal brother to lot 97. This is a complete, deep ribbed, well-built bull, with plenty of upside.
BD. 2/28/25
WINC ALL RIGHT 213K
WINC HOLLIE
VERMILION PRIDE 2475
VERMILION QUARTERBACK G366 VERMILION PRIDE 9215
Here is a long spined, deep flanked, complete bull, out of a proven cow. His dam produced a bull that sold in the 2025 sale to 33 Ranch, Backus, MN. He weaned off at almost 750 lbs. as well.
99 WDZ GENESIS 5102
BD. 2/18/25 REG. 4596045 Homo Polled
WS PROCLAMATION E202
LBRS GENESIS G69
LBR DIANA D69
MUSGRAVE BIG SKY
BOBCAT PRIMROSE 653
BOBCAT SPECIAL ORDER U140
Lot 99 leads off the Genesis sire group, and for good reason. He is a high performing, long bodied, stout constructed bull, with a good look. His EPD profile reinforces his actual growth, with top 4% WW & 2% YW values. His dam is a proven producer, a maternal brother to this bull sold to Raymond Kasprowicz, Strandquist, MN.
LBRS Genesis G69, Sire of Lots 99-107
100 WDZ GENESIS 5100
BD. 2/18/25
Here is a good performing Genesis son that ranks in the top 15% of the breed for both weaning and yearling EPDs. Study his indexes and you will find that he is in the top 25% API & 15% TI. He is long bodied and good in terms of his structure. His dam is a Musgrave Big Sky daughter.
102 WDZ GENESIS 5148
SITZ
VERMILION BLACKBIRD 2044
Another bull that I have marked well. He offers a shot more frame and length to complement his body depth. He also reads with more growth and terminal strength in terms of his EPD profile.
101
WDZ GENESIS 5123
I have this bull highly marked. I appreciate his depth of rib and muscle dimension. Note his advanced growth EPDs and TI. If you want to add red meat yield, this is a bull to do it. A maternal brother sold in the 2025 sale to Shane Kilen, Greenbush, MN.
Dam of Lot 103
103
WDZ GENESIS 5144
VERMILION
VERMILION ZARA 2115
If you need to add payweight, make sure you look at lot 103. He weaned off at 870 lbs. and was almost 1,500 lbs. at a year. This is a true performance bull out of a good cow. A maternal brother to this bull sold to Jamie Sikorski, Lancaster, MN.
104
VERMILION MAMERE 2265
WDZ GENESIS 5145
A smooth built, attractive bull, with plenty of performance bred into him. His dam is a very complete daughter of Sitz Commerce, which produced a son that sold to Denny Dvergsten, Greenbush, MN in the 2025 sale.
105
WDZ GENESIS 5140
106
WDZ GENESIS 5152
Here is another performance driven herd sire prospect. Almost 800 lbs. of weaning growth and yet this bull only had a 79 lb. birthweight. This is a spread bull that offers a shot more calving ease.
This is a complete bull that I like in terms of his overall kind. He is deep sided, with plenty of dimension, and a good look. He ranks in the top 2% for both his WW, YW & TI.
Another bull that I have marked well within this division. He is thick ended, stout built, and deep sided. Much like the others in this sire group, he offers plenty of performance and terminal advantages.
108
WDZ HIGH COUNTRY 5198
109
WDZ HIGH COUNTRY 5119
Lot 108 will add performance without sacrificing eye appeal or maternal traits. He is in the top 4% WW, 3% YW & 15% MILK. He should have the ability to produce quick gaining steers and high quality replacements. This group of bulls sired by High Country offer growth and maternal strength.
110
WDZ HIGH COUNTRY 5216
A larger framed, longer spined bull, who is balanced in terms of his EPD profile. His dam is a high quality Spur daughter. Use this bull if you want to retain some females.
111
WDZ HIGH COUNTRY 5255
A maternal brother to this bull sold to 33 Ranch, Backus, MN in the 2025 sale. Lot 111 is a balanced bull that has a good look.
112
GLOBAL 5240
113
WDZ GLOBAL 5189
The last sire group of Sim Angus bulls are sired by a Global J138 son. They are very complete and have plenty of growth and eye appeal. The lead bull in this group weaned off at over 750 lbs. and offers a good built, more moderate frame. A maternal brother sold in the 2025 sale to Ben Kleinwachter, Strandquist, MN.
This is a no holes, complete individual that should work well on a set of British based cows. He is in the top 15% of the breed for his docility EPD.
114
WDZ GLOBAL 5180
This is a thick ended, well-built bull, who is out of a good cow. A maternal sister to this bull was the lead off heifer in the 2025 sale and sold to Aces Wild Ranch, Milsap, TX.
115
WDZ GLOBAL 5256
A good performing bull that weaned off at almost 800 lbs. He ranks in the top 20% for WW & 15% for YW. He is a long bodied, square built individual.
116
WDZ GLOBAL 5190
117
WDZ GLOBAL 5191
This bull trends more calving ease. He has a 78 lb. birthweight, is smooth built, and good headed. He also ratios 102 at weaning.
118
WDZ GLOBAL 5233
Here is a moderate framed, thick ended bull, who weaned off at over 700 lbs. He should be a low maintenance, easy fleshing bull.
119
WDZ GLOBAL 5265
I have this bull marked as very complete, long spined, and good structured. A maternal sister sold in last year’s sale to Rupp Ranch, Perry, OK.
We end the bulls just as strong as we started. This bull weaned off at nearly 800 lbs. and is backed by a good cow. His maternal grandsire is the popular Ellingson Three Rivers.
LOT 120
120
LBRS GENESIS G69
WDZ MS GENESIS 5083
VERMILION EMMA 2012 SITZ COMMERCE 670F VERMILION EMMA 0051
As we expand the Sim Angus herd, we wanted to offer a select group of females to show off the flexibility of these cattle. The lead heifer is a unique breeding piece that we think offers tremendous upside potential. Sired by Genesis, she excels in her growth and maternal traits. Additionally, she is a deep bodied, feminine female, who will make an excellent brood cow. A maternal brother sold in the 2025 sale to Lucas Cater, Middle River, MN.
LOT 121
121
2/17/25 REG. 4596041
WDZ MS GENESIS 5095
Another Genesis daughter with length, depth, and performance. This set of halfbloods were selected right off the top of the group. The dam of this female is sired by the very popular Connealy King Air, a bull that sired several sought after bulls in the 2025 sale.
LOT 122
122
LBRS GENESIS G69
WDZ MS GENESIS 5127
VERMILION PRIM LASSIE 2640
A maternal brother to this female sold to Adam Balstad, Badger, MN. She is a high performance, attractive, deep sided female. I appreciate her overall femininity and design.
SIM ANGUS HEIFERS
Maternal Brother to Lot 124
123
WDZ MS ALL RIGHT 5110N
124
WDZ MS ALL RIGHT 5142
Sired by the past high seller from the Windy Creek sale, WINC All Right, this female offers plenty of eye appeal. Her EPD profile is more calving ease, which should give you more flexibility come mating time. I think this heifer could turn into a very good cow.
I really liked this female when I saw them ahead of catalog time. She is maternal in her build, good on her feet and legs, and has a balanced EPD profile. A maternal brother sold in last year’s sale to 33 Ranch, Backus, MN.
SIM ANGUS HEIFER GROUPS
These females will sell in groups of 5 as listed below, with the winning bidder having the option to take as many lots as desired. These females are registered and have been DNA verified. This is a deep set of Sim Angus replacement females, we are not holding any back, thus you are buying right off the top.
BLACK BALDIE PAIRS
This year we will offer 40 Black Baldie pairs with Charolais calves at side. All heifers are out of Topp Hereford bulls, and highly maternal Angus females. All calves are sired by WDZ Warroad 906, they were born in mid-February. Calves have been given Inforce 3, vitamin shots, Nursemate at birth, and every calf is guaranteed to have had colostrum. Pairs will be sold in groups of five with the winning bidder having the option to take them all.
Pairs are located at Little Timber Farms and will need picked up by April 1st, 2026.
For more information, contact anyone at the Zehnder Waage Partnership or Rachel Grey: 218-766-4929
