It’s with great pleasure, anticipation and relief I present to you the 8th Annual Roche Cattle Bull Sale. It is a lot of work to put on a sale and I can’t help but first thank the Badiola family. They have been so gracious in hosting the event. I realize this format of a sale is new for our area but I feel like this is the future of cattle sales, it is easier on both the staff and the cattle. Plus, we can enjoy the sale inside a stunning facility. I feel the cattle we have brought to town represent our program with class and a ton of mass. We make our living in the commercial cow world so WE KNOW what it takes to make ends meet in this difficult profession. We have run cattle in the toughest Nevada desert to the prettiest, elevated meadow. All situations are different and we all have what we prefer. That being said, I feel these bulls can improve any commercial cowherd. They are bred with a functional female and stout commercial steer in mind. Some producers chase numbers (EPDs), while some chase looks. We work to keep an even balance between the two. If I have to work with cattle every day, I want them to be attractive! That being said, they also have to pay the bills, so they must be functional. These bulls are exactly both. I will put our feeder cattle up against anyone in terms of performance and eye appeal. Cattle buyers like good looking rigs and better looking cattle. The Simmental influenced bulls are what every cow/calf guy should be using. We are mostly Angus based cowherds in the west and when Simmental genetics are introduced, one will be amazed with the change. Calves will be heavier in the fall due to hybrid vigor, but not from an increase in frame. It is usually an increase in actual thickness of the cattle. The females will greatly improve the longevity in the herd as well as the reproductive consistency when crossbred. The Angus bulls in the offering represent exactly what I want to see in an Angus. They are loaded with power and break the stereotypical mold of not having anything to them. There is also a group of Angus bulls offered that will be great heifer bull candidates, and not just because of an EPD. They were low birth weight calves and are made to come out. One must look at the phenotype and EPDs. In my opinion, they are from proven bulls and great females. Thanks again for taking to time to sort these bulls. I truly appreciate the interest and please feel free to call whenever with any questions or to just talk cattle!
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Trevor Roche
Roche Cattle - Parma, Idaho
SALE DAY PHONES:
Trevor Roche.............................................................208.880.7676 LaMar Roche.............................................................208.250.5575
BIDDING:
If you are unable to be present, contact one of the sale consultants to place a bid, or bid over Superior Click To Bid:
SALE STAFF:
Trent Stewart.......................Auctioneer…................541.325.3662 Kyle Colyer…............................................................208.250.3924 Mark Frisbey..........................................................208.890.4517
CONSULTANTS: Jonas Flake...............................................................775.385.0187 Reece Wilkins...........................................................970.380.3314 Brian Bott.................................................................208.431.1234 Dr. Travis Allen...........................................................208.989.7830 Carey Hawkins..........................................................208.724.6712 Justin Roche.............................................................435.327.1842 Nate Gillam...............................................................208.741.0685 Cody Wayment.........................................................801.458.5813 JB Salutregui.............................................................541.212.3278 Doug Mikelson.........................................................208.880.0834 Bobby Lax.................................................................208.739.6119
SALE LOCATION & DETAILS:
Badiola Arena • 402 US Hwy 95 • Homedale, ID 83628 The bulls and heifers will be on display in the pens behind Badiola Arena. The actual action will be held inside “The Tango” restaurant located in front of the arena next to the entrance. No animals will enter a ring, instead, each animal will be individually videoed and sale in catalog order on big screen TVs. If you have any questions how the sale will operate please feel free to call.
LIABILITY:
All persons attending this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise, for their safety or the behavior of the animals. The owners, auction service and sale staff assume no liability for property loss or any accidents that may occur.
TRUCKING & DELIVERY:
Free delivery, nationwide, on all bulls selling for over $3,500. We have sold cattle to 25 states the past few years and have many options in assisting with transportation. Please don’t allow distance to keep you from bidding. We have always been able to find a ride and will guarantee no more then $300 a head to central points throughout the United States.
EPDs:
A ribeye steak dinner will be offered for all of those in attendance sale day. Please come early because the sale will start promptly at 4 PM.
Epds for all SimAngus bulls are calculated on an Angus base. Thus making it easier for the buyer to understand and compare the SimAngus to the Angus. The higher % Simmental Bulls are calculated on a Simmental basis. EPDs may change from the time of catalog production till the conclusion of the sale.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
REGISTRATIONS:
DINNER:
Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over any printed matter.
GUARANTEE:
Every bull comes with a 100% first breeding season guarantee. If any problems present themselves please call ASAP. We don’t have a fancy equation or program. We will just try to make you happy!
All bulls selling for $4,000+ will be registered free of charge. A $50 registration fee will apply to any bulls selling for less than that. Papers will be furnished upon all bulls selling if requested by the buyer within 3 weeks. Please leave a name, address and member association number with the sale staff at the conclusion of the sale. If papers are requested after 3 weeks an additional charge may apply.
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As many people know I am not the biggest believer in EPDs. I have seen them proven wrong and pointless countless times when raising and marketing livestock. When’s the last time a local auction was stopped to talk about the $B or YW EPD of the calves being sold? Far too often we as producers buy into the propaganda as we strive to improve the product we are producing and increase our bottom line. There is absolutely nothing wrong with always seeking improvement, but when that improvement is based on unproven data, we begin to chase a mirage. With the increased focus on genomics and DNA testing, the amount of data can become overwhelming. I can see it perpetuated from all breed associations with new EPDs and inflated numbers. I was about to jump into the top 1% EPD profiled cattle. I traveled across the Midwest visiting the ultraprogressive herds right when the CRAZY numbers we starting to be seen. I was searching for a few donors to bring this new concept west, and mass produce them in a hurry. I found myself at a farm in Wisconsin looking at a set of females with the ridiculously high EPDS and $B values. I wanted to like the cattle so bad, and take the west by storm, but as I was walking through the cattle, I realized the stock was no different than what I had at home. They weren’t lunkers or dinks, just common angus that read amazing on paper. I left disgusted confused and returned to Idaho trying to figure what to do with EPDs and data. I have always believed heterosis, at any level, can beat EPDs, but I could not find a study to support either side of the argument. The opportunity for clarity came when my dad decided to sell his commercial cows. I thought no better way to put EPDs and my philosophy to the test then with actual cattle in a real-world environment entirely based on actual PROFIT. I purchased 300 3-7-year-old cows and split them right down the middle. 150 cows were bred to my Simmental yearling bulls that didn’t quite pass semen test for the bull sale. The other 150 cows were bred to Angus bulls I purchased with the very best EPD profiles you can find. They were top 5% for WW and YW, as well as $C, $B and $F. Both groups wintered and calved together on cornstalks, summered in Donnelly, Idaho, and weaned the same day. EID tags were placed in each calf at birth. Individual birthweights and weaning weight were taken on each calf. A load of each group (2/3 steers, 1/3 heifers) were fed out in Wisner, Nebraska, to avoid any bias data. The results speak for themselves.
ANGUS
SIMMENTAL
Average BW..........................................71 lb. Average BW..........................................80 lb. Average WW.......................................521 lb. Average WW.......................................582 lb. Average Daily Gain............................3.34 lb. Average Daily Gain............................3.73 lb. Average Conversion DMF...................7.09 lb. Average Conversion DMF...................6.43 lb. Average Cost of Gain........................$1.1185 Average Cost of Gain........................$1.0162 Average Gross Income/Head..........$1,975.04 Average Gross Income/Head..........$2,111.00 CROSSBRED SIRED CALVES OUTPERFORMED THE ANGUS BY 10% After feeding the cattle out and getting back the kill data from my commercial experiment I don’t believe EPDs can outperform heterosis, and the numbers don’t lie. The crossbred calves WEANED, CONVERTED and GAINED over 10% better than the Angus. I believe heterosis from a plethora of continental breeds would show the same dominance in the pasture and feedlot. I’m not anti-Angus! I’m just saying the current EPD profiles paint a picture that can easily be crushed by crossbreeding. I have always heard heterosis is a free lunch, now I know that statement is true. Moral of the story for the commercial cattleman, crossbreed until the EPDs can beat divine design. The dairy breeds have figured out genomics and EPDs. I truly believe someday the beef producers will do the same, but that day is not today! And don’t forget a crossbred cow will run much longer than any purebred. LONGEVITY is one of the most profitable characteristics that nobody talks about when building a cowherd. PAGE 4 • ROCHE CATTLE
OMF HARD RIGHT H21
EC REBEL 156F
Purebred Simmental • ASA: 3790968 OMF Epic E27 x MCM Top Grade 018X BW: 1.3 • WW: 81.2 • YW: 119.2 • Milk: 24.1
Purebred Simmental • ASA: 3485371 Proit x MR TR Hammer 308A ET BW: 4.7 • WW: 83.4 • YW: 122.9 • Milk: 12.0
STCC TECUMSEH 058J
JSUL SOMETHING ABOUT MARY 8421
ROCHE REBEL 1103H
Purebred Simmental • ASA: 3958195 VCL Foresight x MR NLC Upgrade U8676 BW: 3.3 • WW: 74.4 • YW: 104.9 • Milk: 17.8
Purebred Simmental • ASA: 3565879 W/C Relentless 32C x Yardley High Regard W242 BW: -2.2 • WW: 55 • YW: 92 • Milk: 27
Simmental EC Rebel 156F x Roche Driver 752 BW: 3.1 • WW: 73.3 • YW: 106.3 • Milk: 15.3
SO REMEDY 7F Purebred Simmental • ASA: 3919044 HPF/HILL Uprising C104 x HPF Quantam Leap Z952 BW: 1.1 • WW: 77.1 • YW: 125.9 • Milk: 14.7
ROCHE REACTOR 77E
ROCHE FIREMAN 625G
Angus • AAA: 19107488 Silveiras First Reaction 2510 x S A V Bismarck 5682 BW: 4.8 • WW: 61 • YW: 99 • Milk: 16
Red Angus Andras Fusion R236 x WEBR Firefly 625 BW: -3.5 • WW: 44 • YW: 70 • Milk: 27
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It does not matter if you are selling your calves at weaning, as yearlings or retaining ownership through the feedlot; you cannot afford to give up the advantages that hybrid vigor will convey to your bottom line. Today’s industry demands an animal that can gain, grow and grade. Simmental composite cattle posses the true genetic potential feedlots are searching for while improving the longevity and total production of the base cowherd through heterosis. After years of advanced genetic evaluation, a commitment to research and consistent breed improvement, Simmental and SimGenetics are poised in the position as the most logical and profitable choice for the Continental genetic component for profit driven crossbreeding programs. No other Continental option generates the combination of growth, carcass value, calving ease, maternal and efficiency traits that Simmental does. Some provide comparable terminal value, others bring some wonderful maternal traits to the table, but SimGenetics offer both. In fact, they rank first or second in almost every economically important trait category listed in the latest MARC data. So whether you choose Simmental genetics to complement British breed commercial females or one of the popular SimGenetic composite options like SimAngus to preserve a balance of Continental and British genetics and retain heterosis in your herd, you can be confident you are using all of the facts available to make the most logical genetic choice possible. The Goal: Produce for the Market According to Tom Brink of Five Rivers Ranch Cattle Feeding, LLC., Five Rivers first choice in feeders is the Angus /Continental cross, 50% to 75% Angus and 25% to 50% Continental. This blend of Angus and Continental cattle “creates a good feeding, good grading, good yielding animal that is usually the right size.”
“Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to run both steers and heifers purchased from the Roche family. These simmental influence calves are by far some of my favorite to watch throughout the season. They possess a great frame, with extreme muscle shape, very sound at the ground, and perform exceptional for commercial calves. If you want to improve the overall quality of your commercial calves incorporate Roche Simmental genetics and reap the benefits.”
Curtis Thomas
Foreman - Duane Martin Livestock
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Maternal Sib to Lot 1 Sold to Ohio
1
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Hard Right 317 DOB: 1/10/23
OMF Epic E27 OMF Hard Right H21 Hooks Angel 11A Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 725 Adj. YW: 1,156
BW: 1.4 WW: 80 YW: 120 Milk: 20 Scrotal: 35
Test Gain: 4.2 Sale Weight: 1,358
What a great calf to start the sale! He has been exceptional every day of his life — one of the heaviest-muscled calves in the offering with a super soft maternal profile. Hard Right did an outstanding job for us. His calves come easily, and their performance is exceptional. Lot 1 fits that mold. He possesses a great EPD profile, and his genomics are very respectable. Whether you’re going maternal or terminal, Lot 1 can get it done.
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2
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Rebel 338 DOB: 1/12/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 775 Adj. YW: 1,237
BW: 3.1 WW: 81 YW: 121 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 4.6 Sale Weight: 1,449
Quite possibly the highest-performing individual we have ever had. He was the highest-performing bull in our test gain. The current industry wants bigger cattle, and I think he is exactly what we want to fill the demand. As a breeder, it’s not difficult to make cattle bigger, but keeping the quality as size increases is difficult. All too often, we see raw, hard-made cattle with increased size, but that is not the case with lot 2. He is a softmade, loose-structured beast — tons of power packed in a very balanced package. Don’t forget the perfect blaze face, and the exceptional performance packed into this calf. I think he’s a home run and one of the best we have sold. ROCHE CATTLE • PAGE 9
3
1/2 Simm 1/2 Angus
Roche Rebel 310 DOB: 1/19/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 72
Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
Scrotal: 34
Act. BW: 82 Adj. WW: 690 Adj. YW: 1,105
BW: 4.1 YW: 111 Milk: 16
Test Gain: 4.1 Sale Weight: 1,265
I don’t know if you could find a more balanced, proportionate calf than Lot 3. He is one of my favorites, but adding the cool snip of white on his nose, he might be my top pick. This calf is outstanding from all angles. He is so smooth and balanced yet loaded with power. Watch his video, he moves effortlessly and gracefully. I don’t think it matters what environment or ranch he finds a new home at which he will thrive. He’s made for the long haul.
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Roche Molley 67H - Donor Dam of Lot 3 as a first calf heifer
4
1/2 Simm 1/2 Angus
Roche Rebel 342 DOB: 1/17/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 72
Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
Scrotal: 40
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 705 Adj. YW: 1,160
BW: 4.1 YW: 111 Milk: 16
Test Gain: 4.2 Sale Weight: 1,328
One of the stoutest calves in the offering and one with a lot of high quality. Rebel has done an exceptional job for us. He raised our high seller a few years ago that we sold to Devin Thompson and has raised some of our best types and kinds for out in the West. They are extremely powerful yet smooth-shouldered and made to calve. This calf possesses the same qualities in a very complete total package.
Maternal Sib to Lot 4 Sold to Minnesota
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5
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Remedy 318 DOB: 1/11/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D WAGR Driver 706T Roche Driver 752 Roche Next Step
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 650 Adj. YW: 1,181
BW: 1.4 WW: 70 YW: 108 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 35
Test Gain: 4.4 Sale Weight: 1,383
Very similar to lot 2 in performance and size and a calf that I have complete and total confidence in. He is explosive from behind yet smooth and soft. I think his daughters would be exceptional, and his steers will perform with the best. His genomic profile agrees with all the above.
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3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Hard Right 3043 DOB: 1/14/23
OMF Epic E27 OMF Hard Right H21 Hooks Angel 11A
WW: 72
WAGR Driver 706T Roche Driver 752 Roche Next Step
Scrotal: 34
Act. BW: 78 Adj. WW: 700 Adj. YW: 1,128
BW: 1.5 YW: 105 Milk: 22
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,299
7
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Hard Right 305 DOB: 1/6/23
OMF Epic E27 OMF Hard Right H21 Hooks Angel 11A Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 88 Adj. WW: 740 Adj. YW: 1,163
BW: 1.4 WW: 80 YW: 120 Milk: 20 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 4.2 Sale Weight: 1,378
One of the highest-rated bulls, genomically, in the offering. DNA may have got it right on this one. I have such a hard time with genomics on the beef side because of the inconsistencies and actual results that are not seen through the genomic test. If you are a firm believer, then this is your bull, and once you see him in person, he will make you a believer. One of the highest performing individuals in the offering and a temperament that even your mother-in-law couldn’t upset. This is a great bull on paper, on DNA, and in person.
Lot 7
8
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Remedy 308 DOB: 1/9/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 720 Adj. YW: 1,108
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
YW: 120 Milk: 20 Scrotal: 34
Test Gain: 3.6 Sale Weight: 1,281
The Remedy genetics came out in this classy-looking stud. If you want to raise a set of replacement females that will make your neighbors jealous, he might be the calf. He also has a genetic profile near the top of the entire offering with a terminal index in the top 10%.
Lot 8
9
BW: 1.4 WW: 80
Roche Hard Right 319 DOB: 1/27/23
OMF Epic E27 OMF Hard Right H21 Hooks Angel 11A
WW: 80
Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Scrotal: 38
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 680 Adj. YW: 1,203
BW: 1.4 YW: 120 Milk: 20
Test Gain: 3.4 Sale Weight: 1,305
Who doesn’t love a baldy? Now, who doesn’t love a baldy with white eyelashes? This calf is a cool customer and possesses every trait, quality, and characteristic that I want to see in a bull. His genomics came back as a maternal sire, and once you get a daughter out of him, it will all make sense. He is a female maker; he just needs some black cows to cover.
Lot 9
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10
5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
Roche Hard Right 3845 DOB: 2/9/23
OMF Epic E27 OMF Hard Right H21 Hooks Angel 11A TFS Kodak 466B Roche Erica 4105 SAV Mustang 9134
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 710 Adj. YW: 1,237
BW: 1.2 WW: 80 YW: 121 Milk: 28 Scrotal: 36
“My SimAngus Roche bulls have held up well in extreme conditions. They have covered a lot of big, rough country and have gotten the job done. “ - Ira Renner Jiggs, Nevada
Test Gain: 3.7 Sale Weight: 1,304
Here is the natural calf out of one of our donors, who has been exceptional from the day he hit the ground. One of the very highest genomically tested in the terminal index with a moderate birth weight, a dam that will knock your eyes out. Backed by a great cow family, generations deep, and the great Remedy. I can see this calf doing great things for whoever ends up with him.
11
5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
Roche Remedy 332 DOB: 1/24/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D TFS Kodak 466B Roche Erica 4105 SAV Mustang 9134
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 690 Adj. YW: 1,260
BW: 1.2 WW: 80 YW: 121 Milk: 28 Scrotal: 40
Test Gain: 4.4 Sale Weight: 1,383
Another super high-performing individual and one that excelled on paper, genomically, and in your eyes. His actuals are off the charts with a 4.4 test gain and 80 lb. actual birth weight. His explosive growth once on feed is super promising for his progeny once they hit the feed yard. Tons of quality packed into this calf with a very sweet disposition.
Lot 11
12
5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
Roche Remedy 333 DOB: 2/1/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D TFS Kodak 466B Roche Erica 4105 SAV Mustang 9134
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 675 Adj. YW: 1,180
13
5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
BW: 1.2 WW: 80 YW: 121 Milk: 28 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,289
Roche Remedy 334 DOB: 1/27/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D
WW: 80
TFS Kodak 466B Roche Erica 4105 SAV Mustang 9134
Scrotal: 38
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 665 Adj. YW: 1,150
BW: 1.2 YW: 121 Milk: 28
Test Gain: 3.2 Sale Weight: 1,240
Here’s one of my favorites. Lot 13 comes in a little more moderate package than lot 11 but being a full brother has the same growth and efficiency characteristic. One of the top genomically tested bulls in the offering with an impressive profile and a very high terminal index. He is my kind. PAGE 14 • ROCHE CATTLE
Full Sib to Lot 12 Sold to Iowa
Lot 13
14
5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
Roche Rebel 304 DOB: 2/20/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752 TFS Kodak 466B Roche Erica 4105 SAV Mustang 9134
Act. BW: 82 Adj. WW: 615 Adj. YW: 1,258
15
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
BW: 201 WW: 75 YW: 114 Milk: 23 Scrotal: 36
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,289
Maternal Sib to Lot 14
Roche Rebel 343 DOB: 2/4/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 78 Adj. WW: 645 Adj. YW: 1,154
BW: 3.1 WW: 81 YW: 121 Milk: 14 Scrotal: 36
Test Gain: 3.6 Sale Weight: 1,241
Another baldy face that a guy just has to love. You could paint his face black and I’d still like this calf. He has a great profile and balance with a very moderate birth weight and a genetically balanced profile. He checks all the boxes and is out of one of our best donors backed by a great cow family.
16
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Rebel 309 DOB: 2/2/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 82 Adj. WW: 640 Adj. YW: 1,148
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3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
BW: 3.1 WW: 81 YW: 121 Milk: 14 Scrotal: 37
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,246
Lot 15
17
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Rebel 339 DOB: 1/10/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 685 Adj. YW: 1,124
BW: 3.1 WW: 81 YW: 121 Milk: 14 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.6 Sale Weight: 1,261
Roche Rebel 1335 DOB: 2/4/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 81
Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Scrotal: 37
Act. BW: 88 Adj. WW: 690 Adj. YW: 1,206
BW: 3.1 YW: 121 Milk: 14
Test Gain: 4.1 Sale Weight: 1,305
Everybody could use a Red Bull if they look like this guy. He is a stud, one of the most powerful calves in the offering — great terminal EPD profile backed by a great cow family.
Lot 18 ROCHE CATTLE • PAGE 15
19
1/2 Simm 1/2 Angus
Roche Remedy 3110 DOB: 2/8/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 650 Adj. YW: 1,091
20
1/2 Simm 1/2 Angus
DOB: 2/1/23
Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
Act. BW: 88 Adj. WW: 710 Adj. YW: 1,104
BW: 2.3 WW: 69 YW: 112 Milk: 17 Scrotal: 37
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,206
Lot 20
Maternal Sibs to Lot 20 by Broker
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YW: 112 Milk: 17 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,169
Roche Remedy 320 HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D
BW: 2.3 WW: 69
Maternal Sib to Lot 21 by Databank
21
1/2 Simm 1/2 Angus
Roche Remedy 2459P DOB: 3/10/22
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D
WW: 71
Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
Scrotal: 41
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 675 Adj. YW: 1,284
BW: 2.9 YW: 115 Milk: 19
Test Gain: 3.6 Sale Weight: 1,751
We don’t have a lot of age-advantage bulls. We have gone so heavily to the embryo transfer side of things that we are down in numbers, but our quality has never been more consistent and uniform. That is certainly the case with this calf. He is an absolute stud. He shows a terminal genomic profile, but I think his daughters will be exceptional. He’s powerful from behind but soft and loose from the side, which is the makings of a great female. ROCHE CATTLE • PAGE 17
22
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Rebel 25984 DOB: 3/17/22
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 74
Mr CC Vision Roche Vison 783 Roche Broker 365
Scrotal: 42
Act. BW: 90 Adj. WW: 620 Adj. YW: 1,241
BW: 3.1 YW: 118 Milk: 18
Test Gain: 3.5 Sale Weight: 1,680
This might be one of the stoutest bulls to sell this entire year. Get behind him and I promise you’ll say wow! He is so soft and has an awesome blaze face. His females will be exceptional. His genetic profile has him as a female bull, but I can guarantee he is a female bull.
23 PB Simm
Roche Remedy 2421 DOB: 4/2/22
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D Mr HOC Broker Roche Broker 325 Bar CK Tebow
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 650 Adj. YW: 1,180
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3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
YW: 108 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 39
Test Gain: 3.7 Sale Weight: 1,500
24
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
DOB: 4/5/22
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D TJ High Calibre 556B Roche Hi Cal 723 Roche Bando 0675
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 675 Adj. YW: 1,174
BW: 1.6 WW: 79 YW: 124 Milk: 14 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.5 Sale Weight: 1,608
DOB: 3/20/22
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D Roche High Voltage Roche High Voltage 8745 Roche Miss Tango 435
BW: 1.4 WW: 76 YW: 119 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 40
Test Gain: 3.3 Sale Weight: 1,702
Roche Remedy 2145 DOB: 3/15/22
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D TJ High Calibre 556B Roche High Cal 6548 Roche Galaxy 325
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 580 Adj. YW: 1,214
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WW: 68
Roche Remedy 219P
Roche Remedy 387P
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 600 Adj. YW: 1,159
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BW: 3.3
Lot 22
BW: 1.8 WW: 80 YW: 129 Milk: 15 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.4 Sale Weight: 1,490
We use Agar transportation for all our trucking needs
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Roche Remedy 2152B DOB: 4/8/22
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D
WW: 86
TJ High Calibre 556B Roche High Cal 9875 Roche New Edition W783
Scrotal: 44
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 615 Adj. YW: 1,267
BW: 2.1 YW: 134 Milk: 16
Test Gain: 3.2 Sale Weight: 1,510
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3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
DOB: 8/26/22
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D Roche Broker J473 Roche Broker J473 Shadow 9820
Act. BW: 82 Adj. WW: 680 Adj. YW: 1,221
Lot 28
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Roche Rebel 2584 BW:
3
WW: 64 YW: 105 Milk: 15 Scrotal: 41
Test Gain: 3.6 Sale Weight: 1,420
Roche Rebel 2388 DOB: 8/20/22
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D Roche Broker J473 Roche Broker J473 Shadow 9820
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 650 Adj. YW: 1,210
BW:
3
WW: 64 YW: 105 Milk: 15 Scrotal: 39
Test Gain: 3.7 Sale Weight: 1,380
Grandam to Lot 28 & 29
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1/2 Simm 1/2 Angus
Roche 367P DOB: 1/15/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 72
Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
Scrotal: 38
Act. BW: 76 Adj. WW: 630 Adj. YW: 1,203
Maternal Sib to Lot 30
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BW: 4.1 YW: 111 Milk: 16
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,366
Here’s the natural calf out of our Molly donor. She’s a young Reactor daughter, but it looks like she’s going to be around for a while. Her calves all possess the softness we’re looking for from the Angus, yet keep the power and bone that we’re trying to get from crossbreeding. I have chased EPDs I have genetically tested cattle, and I still can’t find anything better than the divine design of crossbreeding. This calf is a perfect example of that until we have better data and benchmarks, crossbreeding reigns supreme.
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Roche Hard Right 321 DOB: 2/6/23
OMF Epic E27 OMF Hard Right H21 Hooks Angel 11A
WW: 76
WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 361 Roche Tyson 361
Scrotal: 38
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 690 Adj. YW: 1,047
BW: 1.9 YW: 115 Milk: 22
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,129
Lot 31
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Roche Rebel 325P DOB: 2/20/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752 WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 361 Roche Tyson 361
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 590 Adj. YW: 1,174
BW: 3.1 WW: 73 YW: 106 Milk: 15 Scrotal: 33
Test Gain: 3.7 Sale Weight: 1,204
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Roche Rebel 326 DOB: 2/24/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752 WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 361 Roche Tyson 361
Act. BW: 88 Adj. WW: 620 Adj. YW: 1,218
BW: 3.1 WW: 73 YW: 106 Milk: 15 Scrotal: 33
Test Gain: 4.1 Sale Weight: 1,235
Full Sib to Lots 30 & 31 - Sold to Oklahoma ROCHE CATTLE • PAGE 21
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Roche Hard Right 329 DOB: 1/28/23
OMF Epic E27 OMF Hard Right H21 Hooks Angel 11A WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 361 Roche Tyson 361
Act. BW: 76 Adj. WW: 675 Adj. YW: 1,144
Maternal Sib to Lot 34 Sold to Nebraska
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BW: 1.9 WW: 76 YW: 113 Milk: 19 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.5 Sale Weight: 1,238
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Roche Tecumseh 306 DOB: 2/2/23
VCL Foresight STCC Tecumseh 058J HF Serena
WW: 76
WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 361 Roche Tyson 361
Scrotal: 36
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 680 Adj. YW: 1,178
BW: 2.7 YW: 109 Milk: 17
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,279
With the Angus breed inflating their EPDs more than the US dollar, I think as producers, we need to go back and look at actual performance and actual data. This calf expresses all the actuals in a very profitable way. He is a moderate birth weight with a respectable weaning weight with a great rate of gain in the yard. I’m a fan of actual numbers. Especially actual numbers that convert to dollars. This calf’s efficiency will convert to profit.
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Roche Rebel 3951 DOB: 2/2/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D TJ High Calibre 556B Roche High Calibre 61WE Shadow 9820
Act. BW: 76 Adj. WW: 650 Adj. YW: 1,194
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3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
WW: 89 YW: 128 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.4 Sale Weight: 1,275
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Roche Rebel 344 DOB: 2/19/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 89
TJ High Calibre 556B Roche High Calibre 57WE Roche Kodiak 832
Scrotal: 36
Act. BW: 78 Adj. WW: 640 Adj. YW: 1,232
BW: 3.4 YW: 128 Milk: 16
Test Gain: 4.3 Sale Weight: 1,270
Roche Rebel 3242 DOB: 2/25/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752 TJ High Calibre 556B Roche High Calibre 61WE Shadow 9820
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 630 Adj. YW: 1,300
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BW: 3.4
Lot 35
BW: 3.2 WW: 79 YW: 116 Milk: 18 Scrotal: 37
Test Gain: 3.6 Sale Weight: 1,311
Lot 38
Roche Remedy 3901 DOB: 2/10/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D
WW: 84
WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 531 Roche Bando 983
Scrotal: 32
Act. BW: 90 Adj. WW: 700 Adj. YW: 1,189
BW: 2.6 YW: 121 Milk: 20
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,259
Lot 39 ROCHE CATTLE • PAGE 23
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Roche Remedy 313 DOB: 3/5/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D
WW: 63
Deer Valley Old Hickory Roche Sassie Lass Hoover Dam
Scrotal: 35
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 610 Adj. YW: 1,224
BW: 0.4 YW: 113 Milk: 22
Test Gain: 4.1 Sale Weight: 1,195
Lot 40
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Roche Remedy 312 DOB: 3/4/23
HPF/HILL Uprising C104 So Remedy 7F B&K Cream Soda 8D Deer Valley Old Hickory Roche Sassie Lass Hoover Dam
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 620 Adj. YW: 1,266
BW: 0.4 WW: 63 YW: 113 Milk: 22 Scrotal: 36
Test Gain: 4.3 Sale Weight: 1,240
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Roche Tecumseh 314 DOB: 3/8/23
VCL Foresight STCC Tecumseh 058J HF Serena
WW: 79
Profit Roche Profit 471 BSAR Bando 1069
Scrotal: 33
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 605 Adj. YW: 1,274
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DOB: 2/2/23
VCL Foresight STCC Tecumseh 058J HF Serena
WW: 72
WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 124 Roche Miss Currency 458
Scrotal: 35
Act. BW: 90 Adj. WW: 640 Adj. YW: 1,264
BW: 3.1 YW: 98 Milk: 19
Test Gain: 4.2 Sale Weight: 1,248
This calf is a perfect example of why I am not a fan of EPDs. On paper, he looks mediocre at best, but his actuals are amazing. I guess he’s a lot like the kid who flunked out of high school but started a machine shop or welding business and is a millionaire now. Just because the paper says one thing doesn’t mean its gospel. One of the highest testing individuals and a calf that is packed with growth and expresses it not just on paper. PAGE 24 • ROCHE CATTLE
Lot 44
YW: 114 Milk: 17
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,236
Roche SAM 3808 DOB: 3/15/23
W/C Relentless 32C JSUL Something About Mary 8421 JBSF Proud Mary Profit Roche Profit 471 BSAR Bando 1069
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 600 Adj. YW: 1,173
Roche Tecumseh 302
BW: 2.8
BW: 3.5 WW: 71 YW: 104 Milk: 18 Scrotal: 33
Test Gain: 3.4 Sale Weight: 1,115
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3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Rebel 316H DOB: 2/10/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 70
Profit Roche Profit 471 BSAR Bando 1069
Scrotal: 34
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 610 Adj. YW: 1,088
BW: 2.9 YW: 98 Milk: 19
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,156
Lot 46
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Roche Rebel 319 DOB: 2/15/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D Profit Roche Profit 471 BSAR Bando 1069
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 630 Adj. YW: 1,101
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5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
BW: 2.9 WW: 70 YW: 98 Milk: 19 Scrotal: 36
Test Gain: 3.4 Sale Weight: 1,145
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Roche Rebel 3902 DOB: 2/5/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 70
Profit Roche Profit 471 BSAR Bando 1069
Scrotal: 38
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 620 Adj. YW: 1,082
BW: 2.9 YW: 98 Milk: 19
Test Gain: 4.3 Sale Weight: 1,180
Roche Rebel 3103H DOB: 2/5/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752 WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 8321 Roche 8947
Act. BW: 86 Adj. WW: 620 Adj. YW: 1,089
BW: 3.1 WW: 72 YW: 109 Milk: 15 Scrotal: 38
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,176
Here is a nice calf out of our top-selling bull from two years ago. Devin Thompson bought him for $18,000, and he has done an exceptional job for us. He is a Rebel son backed by our great Driver donor who has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in progeny. This calf gives up a little bit in age but certainly not in quality. It’s hard for these March calves to stand next to these January-born beasts, but when this stud is delivered, he will look just as good, if not better, than the top bulls in the sale. He has all the parts and pieces and a genetic profile that can make anybody content.
Lot 48
Join us at Badiola Arena at 4:00 for a ribeye steak dinner before the sale! ROCHE CATTLE • PAGE 25
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Roche Rebel 4823 DOB: 2/11/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752
5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 8321 Roche 8947
Act. BW: 82 Adj. WW: 650 Adj. YW: 1,221
BW: 3.1 WW: 72 YW: 109 Milk: 15 Scrotal: 36
Test Gain: 3.7 Sale Weight: 1,284
Lot 49
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5/8 Simm 3/8 Angus
3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
DOB: 3/4/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752
WW: 72
WS Pilgrim H182 Roche Pilgrim 8321 Roche 8947
Scrotal: 33
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 640 Adj. YW: 1,293
Maternal Sib to Lot 49 & 50
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Roche Rebel 324 BW: 3.1 YW: 109 Milk: 15
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,269
Roche Rebel 331 DOB: 2/28/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D
WW: 73
WAGR Driver 706T Roche Driver 752 Roche Next Step
Scrotal: 40
Act. BW: 78 Adj. WW: 670 Adj. YW: 1,276
BW: 3.2 YW: 106 Milk: 16
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,276
Lot 51
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Roche Rebel 341 DOB: 2/14/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D WAGR Driver 706T Roche Driver 752 Roche Next Step
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 660 Adj. YW: 1,084
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BW: 3.2 WW: 73 YW: 106 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 34
Test Gain: 4.6 Sale Weight: 1,149
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3/4 Simm 1/4 Angus
Roche Rebel 323 DOB: 3/12/23
Profit EC Rebel 156F DSFF Countess 357D WAGR Driver 706T Roche Driver 752 Roche Next Step
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 600 Adj. YW: 1,312
BW: 3.2 WW: 73 YW: 106 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 31
Test Gain: 4.1 Sale Weight: 1,255
Lot 53
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Roche Tecumseh 318S DOB: 3/22/23
VCL Foresight STCC Tecumseh 058J HF Serena
WW: 66
Deer Valley Old Hickory Roche Sassie Lass Hoover Dam
Scrotal: 33
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 615 Adj. YW: 1,218
BW: 1.4 YW: 114 Milk: 22
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,218
Maternal Sib to Lot 54
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Roche Tecumseh 3033 DOB: 3/15/23
VCL Foresight STCC Tecumseh 058J HF Serena
WW: 66
Deer Valley Old Hickory Roche Sassie Lass Hoover Dam
Scrotal: 32
Act. BW: 76 Adj. WW: 625 Adj. YW: 1,219
BW: 1.4 YW: 114 Milk: 22
Test Gain: 4.2 Sale Weight: 1,185
Lot 55
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Roche Rebel 349H DOB: 2/16/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752 Deer Valley Old Hickory Roche Sassie Lass Hoover Dam
Act. BW: 78 Adj. WW: 675 Adj. YW: 1,145
BW: 1.3 WW: 65 YW: 105 Milk: 21 Scrotal: 31
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,076
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Roche Rebel 354 DOB: 3/16/23
EC Rebel 156F Roche Rebel 1103H Roche Driver 752
BW: 1.3 WW: 65
Deer Valley Old Hickory Roche Sassie Lass Hoover Dam
Act. BW: 76 Adj. WW: 655 Adj. YW: 1,135
YW: 105 Milk: 21 Scrotal: 34
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,066
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Roche Reactor 3279 DOB: 2/8/23
Silveiras First Reaction 2510 Roche Reactor 77E Laflins Galaxy 3308 Deer Valley Old Hickory Roche Sassie Lass Hoover Dam
Act. BW: 84 Adj. WW: 660 Adj. YW: 1,120
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1/4 Simm 3/4 Angus
PB Angus
PB Red Angus
Scrotal: 37
DOB: 2/20/23
Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
BW: 2.8 WW: 70 YW: 110 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 35
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,106
Roche Reactor 35847 DOB: 3/2/23
Silveiras First Reaction 2510 Roche Reactor 77E Laflins Galaxy 3308 Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
BW: 3.8 WW: 61 YW: 100 Milk: 18
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,186
DOB: 3/2/23
Andras Fusion R236 Roche Fireman 625G WEBR Firefly 625 PB Red Angus Roche Red 7398 PB Red Angus
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BW: 0.4 WW: 64 YW: 87 Milk: 21 Scrotal: 36
Test Gain: 3.1 Sale Weight: 1,097
DOB: 2/7/23
Silveiras First Reaction 2510 Roche Reactor 77E Laflins Galaxy 3308 Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 685 Adj. YW: 1,126
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PB Angus
PB Red Angus
YW: 110 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 36
Test Gain: 3.7 Sale Weight: 1,204
DOB: 3/7/23
Silveiras First Reaction 2510 Roche Reactor 77E Laflins Galaxy 3308 Mr CC Vision Roche Vision 208 Roche Traveler 004
BW: 2.8 WW: 70 YW: 110 Milk: 16 Scrotal: 35
Test Gain: 3.6 Sale Weight: 1,121
Roche Reactor 3314 DOB: 3/5/23
Silveiras First Reaction 2510 Roche Reactor 77E Laflins Galaxy 3308
WW: 65
Malson’s First Reaction 77E Roche Molly 67H Malson’s Savannah 60B
Scrotal: 39
Act. BW: 80 Adj. WW: 645 Adj. YW: 1,237
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BW: 2.8 WW: 70
Roche Reactor 363H
Act. BW: 82 Adj. WW: 680 Adj. YW: 1,153
Scrotal: 37
Roche Fireman 398
Act. BW: 70 Adj. WW: 590 Adj. YW: 1,097
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YW: 101 Milk: 22
Test Gain: 3.8 Sale Weight: 1,196
Silveiras First Reaction 2510 Roche Reactor 77E Laflins Galaxy 3308
Act. BW: 76 Adj. WW: 655 Adj. YW: 1,202
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WW: 60
Roche Reactor 3103H
Act. BW: 82 Adj. WW: 670 Adj. YW: 1,076
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BW: 1.8
Roche Reactor 3951
BW: 3.3 YW: 105 Milk: 17
Test Gain: 3.9 Sale Weight: 1,209
Roche Fireman 399 DOB: 2/24/23
Andras Fusion R236 Roche Fireman 625G WEBR Firefly 625
WW: 62
PB Red Angus Roche Red 7399 PB Red Angus
Scrotal: 36
Act. BW: 68 Adj. WW: 570 Adj. YW: 1,100
BW: 0.2 YW: 85 Milk: 22
Test Gain: 3.2 Sale Weight: 1,110
Over the past few years we have placed thousands of frozen embryos from numerous producers across the United States. We noticed a great range of conception rates and quickly realized we needed to do quality control. In 2022 we built our own in-house, IVF Center where we are able to aspirate and use our own in house lab and technicians to provide a quality consistent collection. Conception rates reign supreme in the embryo transfer game. By eliminating variables and inconsistencies we are able to provide our customers with a consistent conception rate making embryo transfer a profitable venture.
IVF IVF services provided under the direction of Dr. Dean Lusk. We have partnered with Bovatec to provide all IVF capabilities to our customers. Collections will happen on a weekly basis and can be frozen or placed fresh into our numerous recipients we have on hand. $850 ($250 min. cost for FSH / Shots) Embryo Placement - FREE - Shipping To/From Lab - FREE Recipient Synchronization - FREE - Freight for Donors & Recips - FREE CONVENTIONAL FLUSHING For those that are not as concerned with the sex of the offspring, conventional flushing is still offered. Arrangements do need to be made prior. We can freeze or place fresh, any embryos collected at our facility. $250 Minimum (FSH Included) $85/Fresh Egg Implanted $60/Frozen Egg
DONOR HOUSING Donor housing will be offered at our cost. Donors will be kept under cover on a precise nutritional and mineral regiment. We do ask for those looking to do any embryo transfer work that the cow be on site [at least] three weeks prior to collection $6 / HEAD / DAY RECIPIENT PROGRAM Recipients are available on a year-round basis. They will be predominantly black and 3 to 6 years of age. Temperament of the recipients will be taken into consideration. We are currently booking at $2,800 per pregnant recipient at 6 to 7 months bred. We will also cover the first $100 per head of freight costs towards their final destination. $3,000 / Recip ($500/hd deposit required once pregnancy is confirmed with the remainder due ONE (1) month before shipment.)
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