Welcome!
We would like to thank everyone that has supported our bull sale over the years. This year marks our 15th year in the seedstock business. We have made many friends in the cattle and livestock industry. We take the confidence you have placed in us to improve your bottom line very seriously. Like our operation, you rely on the livestock to support your families and pay your bills. It is so neat to see the loyalty, recognition and approval of our bulls by the ranches that stock them. Some of you have bought bulls since day one and we sure appreciate it. We are very proud of our heritage and the previous generations that have done so much for us. They have helped pave the way and provide a way of life that we love so much. Our father, Jeff Roche, had the idea to purchase the ranch that he was raised on and the place his father managed for 40+ years. Justin and Dusty were barely double digits in age and the year was 1992. We were all excited because it was bordered by the property that our grandparents, Doug and Doris Roche, had purchased from Grandma’s dad, Job Hadfield. The year we bought the ranch calves were in the high seventies, lambs in the high forties, wheat was at $3 and interest rates on loans were 10%-plus. Somehow, we have managed to make it so far! When we started on our own, we purchased 100 head of cattle from Holmgren Conner Cattle Ranch and 250 head of old ewes from our great-grandpa, Nick Chournos. Currently, we run 1,500 head of cow/calf pairs and 5,000 head of sheep. We haven't been convicted of being the smartest, but we do know how to run and make a ranch work. We have taken the same approach to our bull program. We continue to improve the quality every year and this is our best offering yet. We say that every year, so it’s a good thing! These cattle know how to get out and work and will produce a profit for you in a commercial environment. They have to or to make a ranch work. We believe the best way to stay profitable is to take advantage of crossbreeding, especially maternal heterosis, and quality research proves that. Maternal heterosis is the most valuable tool available to improve cow performance and herd profitability. With the low inheritability of maternal traits, like fertility and longevity, a breeder can spend a lifetime trying to make the same progress for those crucial traits that can be realized in one easy cross. Studies show an equivalent of 1 to 1.5 extra calves over the lifetime of a female in favor of crossbred cattle because of the combination of greater longevity and extra calf weaning weight. If we could purchase a pharmaceutical that added that much performance and profit there is little doubt that producers would stand in line all day to buy some. We would like to thank our employees, friends and family that make this all possible. Without them, we have no business. We welcome you to the sale and want you to know that we stand behind these bulls 100%. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied, we will make it right. Sincerely,
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Roche Ranches
Jeff, Justin and Dusty "Hootie" Roche
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Terms & Conditions TERMS:
Terms of this sale are cash, or a good check, unless arrangements are made prior to the sale. Settlement to be made immediately at the conclusion of the sale before animals are loaded. The right of property title shall not pass until checks have cleared.
bidding:
All animals will sell as single lots to the highest bidder. Any disputes or challenges regarding bids will be settled by the auctioneer, whose decision will be final.
absentee bidding:
If you are unable to attend the sale but would like to big on the lots offered we encourage you to call prior to sale day. Bids will be handled with the strictest of confidentiality.
Trucking:
All trucking is the responsibility of the buyer, but we will help make arrangements. Every effort will be made to minimize costs to the buyer. We will deliver the bulls to a central location for free.
risk:
guarantee:
announcements:
health::
All animals are at the owner's risk prior to the sale and become the property of the buyer as soon as the animal is declared sold by the auctioneer. At that time, the buyer assumes all risk.
Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over any printed matter and any other announcements.
liabilities:
Although incidents at livestock sales seldom occur, everyone attending this sale does so at their own risk. The owners and employees assume no liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of an accident, bodily injury, theft, act of God, errors in catalogs or omissions, or percentage verification. We try to keep the most accurate records possible and have bull-tight fences, but on a rare occasion, accidents of breeding occur that we are not aware of or cannot control. We will do everything we can to determine the correct percentage, but cannot guarantee it.
Every bull has been tested for Tric and semen evaluated by a licensed veterinarian. We will guarantee the bull selling in this sale to be fertile at the time of sale.
Every bull in this sale, to the best of our knowledge, is free of any disease and will be eligible for interstate transport. All bulls were Dextomax treated. They have been vaccinated twice for IBR, P13, BVD, BRSV, 8-way Blackleg, One Shot Pasturella, plus Enforce.
contract:
The above Terms and Conditions of this sale shall constitute a contract between buyer and seller and be equally binding on both. Animals that are resold following the sale shall constitute a separate transaction and the rights and obligations of the two parties connected thereto are not covered by these Terms and Conditions.
Cattle in Fall going over ridge Independence Valley Roche Ranches
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Friends in the cattle business:
We hope 2018 was a good year. We are humble and grateful for the 15 years most of you have supported us in the seed stock business. We are very optimistic and excited for 2019. Just wanted to share a few thoughts and ideas that I have come across that I think will help us all be better stockmen and more profitable in our individual operations. Keep this thought in mind as I share a few of these ideas: “If all you are trying to do is essentially the same thing as everyone else, then its unlikely you will be very successful.” Just a few thoughts on crossbreeding, crossbreeding maximizes production traits, and cuts costs. One of the most tried-andtrue principles to maximize production traits while simultaneously reducing costs in commercial beef systems is crossbreeding. Crossbreeding gives commercial beef systems two primary benefits: heterosis (hybrid vigor) and breed complementarity. Lowly heritable traits like reproduction, health and cow longevity are best improved by crossbreeding. Leaving hybrid vigor on the table in a commercial herd is “a big loss.” Crossbred cows and maternal heterosis is a key to profitability on commercial cow/calf operations. Studies have shown net profit per cow is increased by $75/cow/year because of, maternal heterosis. Ranchers would be wise to crossbreed even if heterosis was zero, due to the complementary effects of matching strengths of one breed to offset weaknesses of another breed. Maternal heterosis accounts for about two-thirds of the total crossbreeding advantage. Maternal heterosis has more impact because of the effect on reproductive performance through earlier puberty, higher conception rate, faster breed back, greater longevity and the maternal impact on calf performance. Individual heterosis generally accounts for the other one-third of the potential 25 percent increase in lifetime productivity and is realized due to early vigor resulting in more live calves plus greater early calf growth rate. Acknowledging that it is important to keep uniformity in the cow herd for a variety of reasons-and that some cowmen worry about keeping uniformity in the herd when crossbreeding. One way to keep uniformity in the cow herd is to use bulls of similar frame score. With a strong relationship between frame score and mature size, minimizing differences in frame scores of bulls used to produce females will help maintain cow herd uniformity. Capturing the benefits of heterosis allows producers to optimize genetic progress in economically important traits, especially those associated with reproductive efficiency and maternal performance. I would also like to say, that we need to stop putting so much emphasis on weaning weight and focus more on price/per head. Here’s what I mean: we shipped 380 head of #605 weight steers@1.50 per lb.= 908.00 per hd. We also shipped 100 head #410 weight steers@2.21 per lb.=906.00 per hd. The difference on weaning weight was almost 200lbs., but price per head was virtually none existent. The point I’m trying to make is; there are ways to reduce inputs. For example, moving calving to March-May to avoid problems with weather, scours, increased labor, and feed. By doing this we will see a drop in weaning weights, but we will be more profitable overall because of the decrease in inputs. Focusing on price per head versus weaning weight, I believe is
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the way we should be looking at things. I’ve been selling cattle for 15 years and I’ve seen time and time again #400 weight cattle bring as much or more per head than there #600 weight counterparts There’s nothing prettier than seeing several hundred head of 600lb steers coming down the alley way. Unfortunately, all our banker cares about is PROFIT which equals subtracting our expense from our income. I’m sure God’s original cow was very efficient at converting low quality forages into milk and meat. Because of her unique four-stomach digestive system, she was able to eat and digest plants that could not be utilized by man or most other animals. I don’t know what color she was, and I don’t know what shape or size she was, but I do know she had the genetic ability to adapt to many different environments. Over the years, man was successful in populating most of the earth with God’s original cow. When placed in a new environment, these cows were able to adapt and change by “natural” selection into the most efficient animal for their new surroundings. Those that could not adapt did not survive. Man, in all his wisdom eventually realized he could create the cow of his dreams through “artificial” selection. Color, size and shape suddenly became more important than efficiency and adaptability. Right from the start, different men had different ideas about what the perfect cow should look like. These men became the original seedstock producers- and the race was on to create the perfect breed. Many breeders, to preserve the traits, they deemed to be most important, found it necessary to artificially change the cow’s environment. They did this by providing the cow with extra feed and care. She was no longer required to survive strictly on the forage resources found within her environment. Man, finally succeeded in producing cows with the preferred color, size and shape- but they were not as efficient or as profitable as their ancestors had been. To be more profitable, we need to get back to basics. We need to produce cows that fit our environment, instead of artificially changing the environment to fit our cows. Cows must be environmentally adapted to efficiently convert available resources into beef, with a minimum amount of inputs. Profit is measured by subtracting our expenses from our income, it is affected very little by color and/or breed of our cattle. Our goal at Roche Ranches is to identify and produce seedstock animals that can produce and reproduce with minimum inputsin many different environments. We believe a cow ought to be supporting the ranch, instead of being supported by the ranch. Maybe Chip Hines said it best, “Your cows don’t care if you’re profitable or not. If you’re willing to do the work for them they’ll let you.” Our cows run on short native grass year-round with essentially no hay or supplements. We let the environment sort out the good ones. Suppose you could turn your entire cowherd loose in the wild with absolutely no human contact for 50 years. What do you think the survivors would look like? We look forward to seeing you Saturday April 13th @3pm Anderson Livestock Auction Willard, Utah for our 14th annual livestock sale! For catalog or general questions call or email: JustinRoche@RocheRanches.com or (435) 327-1842
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Jeffrey, Justin and Dusty "Hootie" Roche
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS CNS DREAM ON L186
DOB: 11/21/2001
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2144976
NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 NICHOLS DEBRA D81 SRS FRANCHISE F601 CNS SHEEZA DREAM K107W NICHOLS JOLIETTE 107W
• A very complete bull that includes all of the important traits from calving ease to carcass. • Dream On will produce progeny that everyone knows and they are easy to market. • Homozygous polled and heterozygous black. • Bull is deceased and there is limited semen available.
SPRING 2019 EPDs CE BW WW YW Weight MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI +15.3 +0.3 +66.5 +87.8 2,300 +9.1 +14.2 +47.4 +7.8 +16.8 -.52 0.02 -.1156 +0.81 132.8 69.2
J6 REAL STEEL 267
1 BW
DOB: 2/6/17
5/8 SM 3/8 AN
ZEIS REAL STEEL X DREAM ON
YARDLEY X PINNACLE
0.5
WW
44
YW
66
Milk
BW WW YW
14
81 650 1,170
Gain 3.26
Big, deep ribbed bull that will sire heavy calves and produce very feminine, maternal heifers.
Lot 1
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS SS GOLDMINE L42
DOB: 2/3/2001
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2106737
BURNS BULL X339U WLE POWER STROKE NICHOLS JOLIETTE C75 LCHMAN LUCKY BUCK 7049C GW MISS LUCKY BUCK 858G GW MISS BRODERICK 116Z
• Four-star calving ease with proven money earning phenotype • Daughters are moderate framed and have super udders • DNA tested homozygous black, homozygous polled, PB SM
CE BW WW YW +12.0 -0.3 +49.8 +55.4
Weight
-
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW +5.2 +24.1 +48.9 +12.3 -7.6
YG Marb BF REA API TI -.65 -0.17 -0.162 +0.55 116.0 55.6
J6 TITANIUM 377
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DOB: 2/25/17
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
TITANIUM X REAL STEEL
YARDLEY X GOLDMINE
BW
2.5
WW
53
YW
71
BW WW YW
Milk
23
85 630 1,200
Gain 3.78
Stout, two-year-old that traces his maternal lineage to the famous Goldmine bull. Goldmine was born and bred by the Sanders Ranch of Kansas, and lived to be almost 11-years-old. He sired more than 10,000 calves. Goldmine is a super heifer bull and this grandson could also be used on heifers.
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Lot 2
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 DOB: 3/5/2008
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2474338
ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B GLS MOJO M38 GFI DARLA M410
• A very complete bull that includes all of the important traits from calving ease to carcass. • Dream On will produce progeny that everyone knows and they are easy to market. • Homozygous polled and heterozygous black. • Bull is deceased and there is limited semen available.
CE BW WW YW +11.1 +2.6 +88.9 +135
Weight
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SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI -0.145 +4.3 +19.2 +63.6 +12.4 +43.3 -.63 0.09 +1.26 130.1 83.0
J6 UPPER CLASS 386
3 BW
DOB: 2/25/17
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
UPPER CLASS X UPGRADE
YARDLEY X OCC JET FLECK
3.5
WW
62
YW
87
Milk
BW WW YW
22
85 700 1,225
Gain 3.58
This bull will sire a powerful set of calves. He combines some of the best Simmental genetics in one package: Upgrade x Jet Fleck. Jet Fleck has sired some of my favorite cattle through the years.
Lot 3
J6 CLEAR VISION 266
4 BW
Lot 4 8
DOB: 3/29/17
5/8 SM 3/8 AN
CLEAR VISION X SHOCKING DREAM
YARDLEY X OCC MISSING LINK
2.5
WW
59
YW
87
Milk
BW WW YW
18
95 750 1,100
Gain 3.26
A blaze faced bull that is stout and moderate framed. Going back on his maternal side to OCC Missing Link, who is a female sire extraordinaire.
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS OCC Jet Fleck 133N DOB: 3/25/2003
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
ASA# 2288462
OCC EMBLAZON 854E OCC JET STREAM 825J OCC JUANADA 968G LJB JADE AJ6 MISS ARNOLD C5368 MISS ARNOLD A5256
• Explosive rib shape, more base width than most bulls • Backed by consistency of two leading programs, Ohlde Cattle of Kansas and Arnold’s of South Dakota • Excellent fertility • Tremendous quiet disposition
SPRING 2019 EPDs CE BW WW YW Weight MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI -0.069 +14.9 -0.8 +53.5 +75.9 2,400 +7.5 +31.8 +58.5 +16.9 +23.3 -0.35 -0.02 +0.74 123.7 58.1
J6 ELATION 726
5 BW
DOB: 3/8/17
1/2AN 1/2 SM
ELATION X OCC JET FLECK
JACEY X DUNN ABOVE PAR
-0.1 WW
50
YW
82
Milk
BW WW YW
25
84 615 970
Gain 3.15
This is a stout, good bull that can handle a big range and a lot of cows. Another grandson of the great OCC Jet Fleck. His mother also goes back to OCC Legend, who has sired thousands of very functional practical cattle.
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Lot 5
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS GCC WHIZARD 125W
DOB: 4/14/2009
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2511023
CNS DREAM ON L186 SVF STEEL FORCE S701 SVF SHEZA BEAUTY L901 CHILL FACTOR MISS CHILL 1829 POWERS SKYLAND EMULOUSAN 1829 and Steel Force, that in itself is worth talking about when it comes to cattle. Two of the most epic lines at Griswold Cattle. 1829 has produced over $180,000 in progeny sales and produced Cerveza and Unwound. Whizard produces back to the genetic potential he holds. He can be bred to a variety of different types and kind of cattle and produces daughters that have the eye appeal, big bellied, moderate made look that is demanded. His son’s are big footed, with masculinity and power throughout.
CE BW WW YW +10.5 +0.5 +54.7 +84.2
Weight
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SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API +3.6 +19.5 +46.7 +12.0 +11.3 -.31 -0.07 -0.053 +0.59 75.6
TI 54.4
J6 BEDROCK 744
6 BW
DOB: 3/8/17
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
GOLDEN DAWN BEDROCK X TALLADEGA
BW WW YW
BURGESS X OCC WIZARD X OCC MISSING LINK
-0.6 WW
46
YW
58
Milk
22
72 590 965
Gain 3.28
This bull is huge topped and moderate framed while coming in a calving ease package. This bull will moderate bigger framed cows and put some doability and exceptional docility in the daughters he sires. Will work on heifers.
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Lot 6
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS OCC Paxton 730p DOB: 3/14/2004
ANGUS
AAA# 14940735
BASIN RAINMAKER 654X OCC FOCUS 813F DIXIE ERICA OF C H 1019 OCC GREAT PLAINS 943G OCC BLACKBIRD 736K OCC BLACKBIRD 824G
CED +14
BW -1.3
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +66 +.08 +.35
WW +41
YH -1.0
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +0 +.10 +.35 +.020 -
SC +.30
Doc -15
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +8.4 +4 +15 136 -26
MH $EN -1.4 +34.44
$VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG $B 287 +55.14 +7.92 +28.12 +18.14 +7.05 +17.98
J6 PAXTON 703
7 BW
DOB: 2/21/17
1/4 SM 3/4 AN
MANZANO PAXTON X OCC PAXTON
BECKY X TNT TUITION
-1
WW
61
YW
92
Milk
BW WW YW
12
78 610 1,005
Gain 3.45
Another bull with moderate milk and a +15.00 for enegery and negative maternal height EPD. Bull will work on heifers. Much like Lot 6, he will add doability and docility to your herd of cows.
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Lot 7
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS OCC jet stream 825j DOB: 9/24/1999
ANGUS
AAA# 13635095
DHD TRAVELER 6807 OCC EMBLAZON 854E DIXIE ERICA OF C H 1019 OCC EUREKA 865E OCC JUANADA 968G OCC JUANADA 774A
CED +10
BW +.2
WW +37
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +59 +.12 -.08
YH -.4
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +22 +0 +.38 +.034 -
SC +.48
MATERNAL Doc HP CEM Milk MkH MW +15 +10.0 +0 +20 73 -23
MH $EN -.6 +23.03
$VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG $B 111 +47.07 +7.36 +8.34 +5.00 +3.34 +62.80
J6 JET STREAM 729
8 BW
DOB: 3/4/17
1/4 SM 3/4 AN
OCC JET STREAM X OCC EMBLAZON
BURGS PRIDE X ABRAM
0.5
WW
57
YW
73
Milk
BW WW YW
20
Gain
85 640 985
3.1
A more conservative EPD profile on this OCC Emblazon grandson. Bull can be used on heifers.
Lot 8
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS OCC emblazon 854e DOB: 3/19/1995
ANGUS
AAA# 12514348
QAS TRAVELER 23-4 DHD TRAVELER 6807 BEMINDFUL MAID DHD 0807 PBC 707 1M F0203 DIXIE ERICA OF C H 1019 DIXIE ERICA OF C H 615 Emblazon has depth, length, volume and muscle. Emblazon has established an impressive set of low birth, superior growth EPDs similar to those of 6807.
CED +12
BW +.3
WW +43
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +67 +.09 -.08
YH -.5
SC -.25
Doc +11
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +7.4 +2 +15 761 +2
MH $EN -.5 +24.61
CARCASS $VALUES CW Marb RE Fat Carc UGP $W $F $G $QG $YG $B +11 +.12 +.32 +.038 6 1510 +46.09 +9.94 +16.24 +12.30 +3.94 +41.35
J6 EMBLAZON 742
9
DOB: 3/8/17
PB ANGUS
DDA EMBLAZON 27 C
BLACKBIRD X COLEMAN REGIS
BW
1
WW
36
YW
59
Milk
BW WW YW
18
Gain
76 550 905
3.1
Purebred Angus bull that is sired by one of the most masculine, belly dragging bulls I’ve ever used: Emblazon 27 C. This bull will cross up really good on a set of crossbred cows. He will always stay looking good and have exceptional longevity.
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Lot 9
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS W/C NO REMORSE 763Y DOB: 3/31/2011
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
ASA# 2511023
YARDLEY IMPRESSIVE T371 YARDLEY HIGH REGARD W242 MISS YARDLEY T68 BUSHS FOCUS 603 DW SUSANNA 763T LAGRAND SUSANNA 550
CE +7.0
BW WW YW +0.6 +50.3 +71.3
Weight
-
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW +3.6 +23.9 +49.0 +9.5 +1.5
YG Marb BF REA API TI -.18 0.20 -0.005 +0.45 101.8 57.1
J6 NO REMORSE 763 DOB: 1/18/17
10 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
W/C NO REMORSE
HALLS LADY X MR HOCK BROCKER
1
WW
53
YW
78
Milk
BW WW YW
18
83 545 1,005
Gain 3.45
Long and powerful best describes this bull and his paternal half brother, Lot 11. You decide which bull is better or take them both home and get a really nice set of calves. Both brothers have exceptional feet and leg structure and will be able to handle the most difficult ranges. W/C No Remorse is a bull at Wernings in South Dakota and he sired one of their high selling bulls for $32,000. 30 of his sons averaged $7,000 in theier 2016 sale.
Lot 10
J6 NO REMORSE 764
11 BW
DOB: 1/21/17
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
W/C NO REMORSE
SHINING STAR X COMBUSTIBLE
1
WW
57
YW
83
Milk
BW WW YW
17
88 575 1,030
Gain 3.52
Paternal brother to Lot 10. Just a touch more Simmental this this brother.
Lot 11 14
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2-YEAR-OLD BULLS sitz traveler 8180 DOB: 3/11/1990
ANGUS
AAA# 11367940
TRAVELER 1148 G D A R G D A R TRAVELER 71 G D A R MISS BLACKCAP 567 G D A R RAINMAKER 340 SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 1137 SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 2335 Maternal grandsire of Lot 12.
CED +6
BW +1.4
WW +37
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +71 +.13 +.39
YH +.7
SC +.64
MATERNAL Doc HP CEM Milk MkH MW +9 +10.8 +14 +24 1648 +31
MH $EN +0 +3.39
CARCASS $VALUES CW Marb RE Fat Carc UGP $W $F $G $QG $YG $B +13 +.34 -.17 +.050 18 1203 +34.81 +18.52 +21.15 +23.80 -2.65 +49.77
J6 CHARLO 569 DOB: 2/25/17
12 BW
7/8 AN 1/8 SM
CHARLO X OCC PAXTON
J6 569 X NINO
-2
WW
45
YW
79
BW WW YW
Milk
17
63 610 1,040
Gain 3.25
A bull that comes from a beautiful 1,000 lb. cow that couldn’t be sweeter to be around. This bull is loaded with calving ease in a very attractive package. You can’t go wrong with these Charlo sired cattle. Pictured above is the maternal grandsire of Lot 12.
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Lot 12
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yearling bulls JBS Big Casino 336Y DOB: 3/31/2011
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2602861
YARDLEY IMPRESSIVE T371 YARDLEY HIGH REGARD W242 MISS YARDLEY T68 BUSHS FOCUS 603 DW SUSANNA 763T LAGRAND SUSANNA 550 • Blaze faced bull who is loaded with length, muscle and power • A true multi-dimensional bull who combines physical power and calving ease in one package • BIG CASINO will deliver lower birthweights with added weaning and yearling performance and tremendous red meat yield • An impressive display of phenotypic power and performance yet main taining a BW EPD near -1.0
CE BW WW YW +14.5 -0.6 +77.2 +115
Weight
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SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI -0.145 +0.24 +14.6 +53.1 +17.0 +36.9 -.62 -.16 +1.17 138.7 73.3
J6 BIG CASINO 486 DOB: 3/27/18
13 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
BIG CASINO X CLUB KING
J6 486 X J6 647
3
WW
50
YW
98
Milk
BW WW YW
22
75 580 1,035
Gain 3.63
J6 647 this bull’s maternal grandam is on my short list of favorite cows on the place. She is perfect in every way and is still producing at 13 years of age and doesn’t weight a pound over 1,100. This bull’s dam raised this stout dude on 600,000 acres in the Nevada desert.
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Lot 13
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yearling bulls MR CCF Vision
DOB: 10/15/2012
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2705829
ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B CNS DREAM ON L186 GCF MISS ELSA SS MISS BREAK Destined for stardom, Vision is a true cattleman’s herd sire! He makes ‘em fancy and functional. In Hartman’s 2015 Customer Appreciation Sale, 12 Vision daughters averaged $17,000 proving that his first calf crop has put him on the road to fame. 1/3 revenue sharing interest was sold on WAGR Catalyst 225C, who is a son of Vision, in Hartman’s 2016 Bull Sale for $260,000.
CE 12.7
BW 2.3
WW YW 87.9 130.3
Weight
-
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW 6.2 12.5 56.4 14.5 26.5
YG Marb BF REA API TI -0.125 -.58 -.14 +1.04 111.6 76.0
J6 VISION 459 DOB: 1/28/18
14 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
EMBLAZON X OCC EMBLAZON
2
WW
75
YW
115
Milk
BW WW YW
16
88 720 1,205
Gain 3.88
We have something really special to offer this year. We have 6 full brothers that sell as lots 14-19. I think you will be super impressed by the stoutness and overall attractiveness of these brothers. They are sired by the Hartman bull, Vision, who commands a $100 per straw and has sired more that $2,000,000 in progeny sales in just 3 years. The dam of these bulls is a super soggy, feminine OCC Emblazon daughter that you wish you had a thousand of. You just can’t go wrong on any of these bulls. I’m sure they will make a lot of friends come sale day. Bulls can be used on heifers with some caution.
Lot 14
J6 VISION 461
DOB: 1/29/18
15 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
EMBLAZON X OCC EMBLAZON
1.8
WW
71
YW
112
Milk
BW WW YW
17
79 650 1,100
Gain 3.55
FULL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 14-19
Lot 15 Roche Ranches
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yearling bulls J6 VISION 344 DOB: 1/22/18
16
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
EMBLAZON X OCC EMBLAZON
BW
2.1
WW
70
YW
110
Milk
BW WW YW
18
77 665 1,180
Gain 3.87
FULL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 14-19
Lot 16
J6 VISION 3101 DOB: 1/23/18
17
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
EMBLAZON X OCC EMBLAZON
BW
2.2
WW
72
YW
111
Milk
BW WW YW
20
84 670 1,175
Gain 3.45
FULL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 14-19
Lot 17
J6 VISION 240 DOB: 1/26/18
18 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
EMBLAZON X OCC EMBLAZON
2.8
WW
73
YW
112
Milk
BW WW YW
19
80 700 1,190
Gain 3.89
FULL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 14-19
Lot 18
J6 VISION 155
DOB: 1/25/18
19 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
EMBLAZON X OCC EMBLAZON
2.3
WW
72
YW
FULL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 14-19 18
110
Milk
BW WW YW
19
70 660 1,100
Gain 3.89
Lot 19 Roche Ranches
yearling bulls DAF CADILLAC STYLE C4 DOB: 3/17/2015
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
ASA# 3066650
GAMBLES HOT ROD SILVEIRAS STYLE 9303 SILVEIRAS ELBA 2520 DAF JOKER N57 DAF REBA U16 JF REBA 5302R
CE 10.2
BW 1.2
WW 56.1
YW 85.5
Weight
-
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW 6.7 0.0 48.0 9.5 24.5
J6 CADILLAC 211 DOB: 1/20/18
20 BW
DAF CADILLAC X SILVERAS STYLE
GREEN 211 X SIM ANGUS
1.5
WW
50
APRIL 2018 KILL DATA ON 100 HEAD OF STEERS AND HEIFERS ROCHE RANCHES
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
YW
85
Milk
BW WW YW
16
YG Marb BF REA API TI -.17 0.23 -0.038 .44 118.7 61.2
79 630 1,175
Gain 3.81
Cadillac is one cool SimAngus bull that comes in an all black and polled package. We are very excited to offer these 6 paternal brothers. They are some outstanding individuals and will sire some exceptional cattle for their new owners. You will have your buyers coming back year after year with these crossbred calves. These bull’s mothers are a super set of commercial SimAngus cows that originated in Nebraska. Don’t overlook these bull’s paternal grandsire: Silveras Style, who was crowned National Champion bull a few years back.
Cattle fed at South Point Cattle in Wisner, Nebraska: Average live weight 1,440lbs dress percentage 64.11% average daily gain 3.58. 0% death loss graded 80% choice or prime. These catttle perform at the ranch and for the feeders and packers. All these cattle were produced from very moderate framed 1,000-1,200 lb cows and moderate framed bulls. This data proves you can still have good doing smaller cows and still have all the performance in the world in the feedlot.
J6 CADILLAC 212 DOB: 1/19/18
21 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
DAF CADILLAC X SILVERAS STYLE
GREEN 212 X SIM ANGUS
1.8
WW
52
YW
90
Milk
BW WW YW
20
79 630 1,175
Gain 3.78
PATERNAL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 20-25
Lot 21 Roche Ranches
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yearling bulls J6 CADILLAC 230 DOB: 1/21/18
22 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
DAF CADILLAC X SILVERAS STYLE
GREEN 230 X SIM ANGUS
1.5
WW
50
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
19
75 655 1,155
Gain 3.63
PATERNAL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 20-25
Lot 22
J6 CADILLAC 100 DOB: 1/20/18
23 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
DAF CADILLAC X SILVERAS STYLE
GREEN 100 X SIM ANGUS
1.2
WW
49
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
17
85 660 1,165
Gain 3.63
PATERNAL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 20-25
Lot 23
J6 CADILLAC 280 DOB: 1/22/18
24 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
DAF CADILLAC X SILVERAS STYLE
GREEN 280 X SIM ANGUS
1.9
WW
52
YW
91
Milk
BW WW YW
20
84 690 1,180
Gain 3.81
PATERNAL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 20-25 Rory Roberts, family friend
and employee.
J6 CADILLAC 692 DOB: 1/28/18
Lot 25 20
25 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
DAF CADILLAC X SIVERAS STYLE
GREEN 692 X SIM ANGUS
1
WW
48
YW
86
Milk
BW WW YW
15
78 650 1,165
Gain 3.45
PATERNAL BROTHERS SELL AS LOTS 20-25 Roche Ranches
yearling bulls J6 VISION 410
DOB: 2/25/18
26 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
YELLOW 410 X SIM ANGUS
1.5
WW
43
YW
79
Milk
BW WW YW
16
70 625 1,045
Gain 3.25
A blaze faced paternal brother to Lots 14-19 and Lots 27-28. Same story as his paternal brothers, in a more EPD conservative package. With that blaze face, everyone will love this bull. This bulls could be used on heifers.
2018 Fair Lambs
J6 VISION 079 DOB: 1/25/18
27 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
PEACH 079 X SIM ANGUS
1.8
WW
55
YW
101
Milk
BW WW YW
17
75 700 1,195
4
Gain
Another Vision sired bull that you’re really going to like. Paternal brothers, Lots 14-19 and 26-28. Vision has A+ marbling and ribeye EPDs. Also, an All Purpose Index of 110, which is in the top 10% of the Simmental breed. Again, the SimAngus dams of these bulls are a nice set of cows that are pleasant to be around.
Lot 27
J6 VISION 714
DOB: 2/15/18
28 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
MR CCF VISION
PEACH 714 X SIM ANGUS
1.3
WW
50
YW
98
Milk
BW WW YW
18
81 690 1,175
Gain 3.89
Same story as paternal brothers: Lots 14-19 and 26-28.
Lot 28
J6 FIREWATER 500 DOB: 1/24/18
Lot 29 Roche Ranches
29 BW
PB CHAROLAIS
TR MR. FIRE WATER
PB CHAROLAIS 500
3
WW
58
YW
110
BW WW YW
Milk
17
88 715 1,165
Gain 3.78
First time we have ever sold a purebred Charolais. I think you will really like him. He would make a set of mouth watering smokes on a set of all black or black baldy, English cows. There’s a lot of power here, so use only on mature cows. 21
yearling bulls CNS DREAM ON L186
DOB: 11/21/2001
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2144976
NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 NICHOLS LEGACY G151 NICHOLS DEBRA D81 SRS FRANCHISE F601 CNS SHEEZA DREAM K107W NICHOLS JOLIETTE 107W • A very complete bull that includes all of the important traits from calving ease to carcass. • Dream On will produce progeny that everyone knows and they are easy to market. • Homozygous polled and heterozygous black. • Bull is deceased and there is limited semen available.
CE 15.3
BW 0.3
WW 66.5
SPRING 2019 EPDs YW Weight MCE Milk MWW Doc CW 87.8 2,300 9.1 14.2 47.4 7.8 16.8
YG Marb BF REA API TI -.52 0.02 -0.115 .81 132.8 69.2
J6 DREAM ON 187 DOB: 2/8/18
30 BW
PB SIMM
DREAM ON X LEGACY
SVF EXPECTATION
1
WW
64
YW
94
BW WW YW
Milk
19
89 650 1,090
Gain 2.93
An own son of the immortal Dream On, who has done more good for the catapulting of the Simmental breed in the last 15 years. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to acquire these rare genetics. Dream On semen still commands over $150 per straw, if you can find it. Dream On’s STAY EPD is 17, top 5% of the breed, API 126, also top 5%. Bull can be used on heifers. Maternal half brother sells as Lot 31.
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Lot 30
Roche Ranches
yearling bulls hook’s broadway 11b
DOB: 2/24/2014
PUREBRED SIMMENTAL
ASA# 2854437
MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MCM TOP GRADE 018X MCM 513R HOOKS TAURUS 24T HOOK`S WATER LILY 89W HOOKS GRACIE 68K • A sound-structured, soft-made performance bull with plenty to oer in terms of phenotype and mating options • Homo Black and Homo Polled
CE 3.6
BW 3.8
WW YW 81.0 126.8
Weight
-
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW 3.7 28.9 69.4 11.8 32.3
YG Marb BF REA API TI -.44 0.24 -0.097 .92 133.5 79.3
J6 BROADWAY 206
31 BW
DOB: 2/11/18
PB SIMM
HOOKS BROADWAY X TOP GRADE
SVF EXPECTATION N206
3
WW
71
YW
112
Milk
BW WW YW
24
88 660 1,100
Gain 2.88
Maternal brother to previous lot. Their dam is owned by Bret & Tami Earl of Fielding, Utah. She was flushed by Dr. Firth of Bear River Animal Hospital. She’s a gorgeous cow with a perfect udder and disposition. Take these half brothers home and reap the benefits.
Roche Ranches
SVF EXPECTATION
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yearling bulls Benfield Reality 6211 DOB: 2/25/2011
ANGUS
AAA# 17065973
S ALLIANCE 3313 S CHISUM 6175 S GLORIA 464 JAUER JAVA 8136 BENFIELD EDELLA 1105 BENFIELD EDELLA 7813 • Outcross maternal genetics from a dam that has produced multiple stud bulls • Dam records 5@98 BW ratio and 5@102 for WW ratio • Tremendous depth, volume and internal dimension in a moderate framed package • Top 1% for Docility
CED +8
PRODUCTION WW YW RADG DMI +60 +102 +.13 +.94
BW +.6
YH +.5
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +52 +.07 +.50 +.025 -
SC +.02
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +8.3 +13 +19 17 +9
Doc +15
$VALUES UGP $W $F $G $QG 48 +58.05 +47.37 +10.30 +9.33
$YG +.97
MH $EN -.1 +1.18
$B
+112.98
J6 REALITY 509 DOB: 3/12/18
32 BW
PB ANGUS
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 519
1
WW
62
YW
110
Milk
BW WW YW
19
Gain
70 675 1,200
4.6
This bull exceeds his sire for performance and has a stellar set of EPDs. His sire, Benfield Reality is an + energy bull with a $B of 115.00. He’s also a + mature height EPD bull. Don’t overlook this bull’s nearly 5 lb. daily gain on test. Lot 32 can be used on heifers. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 33-40.
Lot 32
J6 REALITY 5011 DOB: 3/19/18
33 BW
Lot 33 24
PB ANGUS
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 5011 X J6 270
1.2
WW
57
YW
99
Milk
BW WW YW
17
77 645 1,170
Gain 3.73
Another smooth made, stylish, Reality son. These Reality cattle can do it all. They’re really going to impress come sale day. Bull comes from an outstanding cow with a ton of length and doabilty. We retained a maternal half-brother of this bull by Coleman Charlo and he is very impressive. Bull can be used on heifers. Roche Ranches
J6 REALITY 5024 DOB: 3/16/18
34 BW
PB ANGUS
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 5024 X J6 524
0.5
WW
55
YW
102
Milk
BW WW YW
19
68 620 1,155
Gain 3.57
This bull comes backed with cow power galore! J6 5024 is a gorgeous cow that has fleshing ability and style. His maternal grandmother is still producing at 14 years of age and we have retained five of her calves as replacements. You cannot miss on this bull. Bull can be used on heifers.
Lot 34
J6 REALITY 5003 DOB: 3/10/18
35 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 5003 X J6 061
-1.5 WW
49
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
14
65 575 1,100
Gain 3.73
Lots of calving ease here from a 65 lb. BW and a negative BW EPD. This bull should be surefire calving ease. These Reality calves all have super dispositions.
Lot 35
J6 REALITY 588 DOB: 3/19/18
36 BW
J6 REALITY 509
37 BW
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 509 X J6 395 X OCC PAXTON
WW
54
YW
100
Milk
BW WW YW
J6 588 X J6 248
2
WW
52
YW
92
Milk
BW WW YW
18
Gain
80 640 1,165
3.8
19
70 600 1,015
Gain 3.88
Another bull descending from a long line of super productive cows. Bull comes recommended for heifers as he has 3 generations of early gestation females in his pedigree. Calving ease bulls are more short gestation sires than low BW sires. The calves come early, that’s why they are smaller at birth. Roche Ranches
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
-1
Bull’s maternal grandam produced up until last year at the age of 16 and we weaned 14 calves with a nurse ratio of 105 - what a cow. This bull has a rugged build with a tick more frame than his paternal brothers. A maternal brother by Butkus sold to Forest Arthur of Burley, Idaho for $3,500 last year.
Lot 36
DOB: 3/12/18
PB ANGUS
Lot 37 25
J6 REALITY 503 DOB: 3/26/18
38 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 503 X GOLD MINE
2.1
WW
53
YW
98
Milk
BW WW YW
15
Gain
83 650 1,175
3.5
Maybe the best all around son of the paternal Reality brothers. This bull’s pedigree is loaded with Gold Mine. OCC Homer and the great J6 130, who doesn’t weight much over 1,000 lbs, but brings home a stellar calf every year. You will like everything about this bull. Maternal brother sold last year to McMillans of Morgan, Utah for $5,500. Bull can be used on heifers.
Justin & Bo in Arizona
J6 REALITY 575 DOB: 3/16/18
39 BW
7/8 AN 1/8 SM
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 575 X J6 168
1.5
WW
48
YW
90
Milk
BW WW YW
17
72 630 1,105
Gain 3.57
Stout made bull with just a tick of exotic. Bull’s mother is a great dispositioned cow and his maternal grandam is roaming the Nevada desert making a living. These cattle of ours know how to make a living in tough condiitons. These Reality sons will add carcass value as feeders and will be profitable in all segments of the beef industry.
Lot 39
J6 REALITY 579 DOB: 3/16/18
40 BW
Lot 40
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
BENFIELD REALITY X CHISUM
J6 579 X J6 689 X 3C MACHO
2.2
WW
44
YW
85
Milk
BW WW YW
13
77 540 1,000
Gain 3.41
A SimAngus reality son here at the end of the brothers. He comes with a shot of Living Legend in 3C Macho that was sired by Meyer Ranch 734, one of the most famous Simmentals in the history of the breed. Maternal grandam is a low to the ground, meat machine and an efficient converter of grass to beef and continues to make a living at 13-years-old.
Branding crew in Independence Valley, NV Hawkes Family,Gonzalo and Buzz
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Roche Ranches
Coleman Charlo 0256 DOB: 8/11/2010 ANGUS AAA# 16879074 O C C FOCUS 813F O C C PAXTON 730P O C C BLACKBIRD 736K SITZ TRAVELER 8180 BOHI ABIGALE 6014 S A V ABIGALE 6062 • Charlo is very long, has a big foot, walks like a cat, and has a lot of depth and width. • His mother was the high selling cow in Coleman’s 2012 Female sale at $25,000 for 1/2 interest to Double R Bar in IN. • His flush sisters in production have beautiful udders, are extremely easy fleshing, and like Charlo, are very wide based and deep sided. • He could easily be considered as a sire to produce replacement females.
CED +12
BW -.2
WW +51
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +92 +.09 +.74
YH -.9
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +19 +.50 +.58 +.056 2
SC Doc +1.60 +3
MATERNAL HP CEM Milk MkH MW +7.4 -4 +27 120 -59
$VALUES UGP $W $F $G $QG $YG 275 +87.19 +39.38 +34.62 +30.88 +3.74
MH $EN -1.3 +24.48
$B
+73.90
J6 CHARLO 682
41 BW
DOB: 3/1/18
PB ANGUS
COLEMAN CHARLO X OCC PAXTON
J6 682 X J6 9077
0.5
WW
48
YW
90
Milk
BW WW YW
15
75 600 1,090
Gain 3.25
This bull will lead the paternal brothers, Lots 41-46. All of these brothers were born on our Arizona ranch in one of the dryest years on record. These calves are extra tough and will have plenty of ability to adapt to any type of range circumstances. Coleman Charlo is what I feel an Angus bull should be: easy calving, maternally oriented and moderate framed. We have a lot of Charlo daughters on our place and they are flat-out good. They mature into 1,100 lb. cows. They have picture perfect udders and always stay in good shape on minimal inputs. You can’t go wrong with any of these brothers. If you want to power them up a little, cross them on some SimAngus cows. You’ll want to keep the heifers sired by these Charlo bulls. All six brothers can be used on heifers. Eight Charlo bulls in last year’s sale averaged $4,530 going to Dennis Hunzeker, Banks Bros., Ryan Trapp, Craig Cross and Ensign Ranches.
Lot 41
J6 CHARLO 617 DOB: 2/18/18
42 BW
Lot 42 Roche Ranches
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
COLEMAN CHARLO X OCC PAXTON
J6 617 X J6 307
-0.8 WW
47
YW
89
Milk
BW WW YW
16
68 570 1,060
Gain 3.17
Bull is backed by one of the really good cows on the ranch. She is N Bar Prime Time on the bottom and Brinks Timeless on top. Bull had an actual BW of 68 lb. Just a shot of Simmental in this really good bull.
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J6 CHARLO 660 DOB: 2/18/18
43 BW
7/8 AN 1/8 SM
COLEMAN CHARLO X OCC PAXTON
J6 660 X J6 286
1.5
WW
50
YW
95
Milk
BW WW YW
15
78 635 1,135
Gain 3.88
The highest performing bull of the Charlo brothers. He is backed by some real cow power. His dam and grandam are really good doing cows. They are both making a living on the Nevada desert. Our cattle are not pampered, they work for us. If they can’t do it on their own, they become chew toys for coyotes and crows.
Lot 43
J6 CHARLO 6061 DOB: 2/21/18
44 BW
7/8 AN 1/8 SM
COLEMAN CHARLO X OCC PAXTON
J6 6061 X J6 647
1.2
WW
46
YW
85
Milk
BW WW YW
19
74 600 995
Gain 3.17
These Charlo cattle make being in the cattle business enjoyable. Charlo’s weaning EPD is over 85.00, which places him in the top 1% of the breed. His mature height EPD is -1.5 and mature weight is -63. This means lots of performance from his heifers that are retained in your herd and they won’t eat you out of house and home. On a side note, this bull’s grandam is still producing at 13-years of age and has a total of over $15,000 in progeny sales.
Lot 44
J6 CHARLO 656 DOB: 3/1/18
45 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 HER
COLEMAN CHARLO X OCC PAXTON
J6 656 X J6 398
1.1
WW
45
YW
85
Milk
BW WW YW
20
80 550 980
Gain 3.09
Same story as his brothers but with a touch of Hereford from his paternal grandsire from Topp Herefords in South Dakota.
Lot 45
J6 CHARLO 645 DOB: 2/27/18
46 BW
28
7/8 AN 1/8 SM
COLEMAN CHARLO X OCC PAXTON
J6 645 X J6 003
-2
WW
48
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
19
65 525 970
Gain 2.93
This bull is a little smaller than his counterparts, but there is a reason. As a calf, this bull survived a vicious coyote attack on the Arizona desert. He was beat up pretty badly. He survived with a little TLC from Pedro, our manager, in Arizona. This bull is a survivor just like his maternal grandma, who will turn 19 this spring. Believe it or not, she is still perfectly sound and gets no special treatment. Think about that for a minute, his grandam has weaned 17 calves! Now that’s what we are looking for in a cow! Roche Ranches
yearling bulls sandpoint butkus x797 DOB: 1/29/2010
ANGUS
AAA# 16829413
SITZ TRAVELER 8180 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 G A R GRID MAKER G A R GRID MAKER 4603 G A R NEW DESIGN 741 • Charlo is very long, has a big foot, walks like a cat, and has a lot of depth and width. • His mother was the high selling cow in Coleman’s 2012 Female sale at $25,000 for 1/2 interest to Double R Bar in IN. • His flush sisters in production have beautiful udders, are extremely easy fleshing, and like Charlo, are very wide based and deep sided. • He could easily be considered as a sire to produce replacement females.
CED +14
PRODUCTION WW YW RADG DMI +71 +126 +.27 +.28
BW -.7
MATERNAL SC Doc HP CEM Milk MkH MW +1.26 +30 +10.6 +14 +7 74 +47
YH +.3
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +41 +.54 +.27 +.006 3
$VALUES UGP $W $F $G $QG $YG 219 +52.50 +98.72 +34.37 +32.40 +1.97
MH $EN +0 +25.79
$B
+139.54
J6 BUTKUS 622 DOB: 1/21/18
47 BW
PB ANGUS
SANDPOINT BUTKUS X FINAL ANSWER
J6 622 X J6 456
-0.5 WW
66
YW
111
Milk
BW WW YW
13
65 615 1,090
Gain 3.41
Two Butkus brothers that are very similar, both can be used on heifers with confidence. Our Butkus sired cows are doing a really good job out on the range. They are moderate framed and have super dispositions. Butkus has a beef value of over 141.00 and a very conservative milk EPD that suits our arid, western environment. 5 Butkus sons averaged $4,030 in last year’s sale going to: Ken Rigby, Ed Roberts, Dennis Huzeker and Doug Harbertson. All of whom we consider great friends and business associates.
Lot 47
J6 BUTKUS 6057 DOB: 2/1/18
48 BW
PB ANGUS
SANDPOINT BUTKUS X FINAL ANSWER
J6 6057 X 002
-1
WW
60
YW
106
Milk
BW WW YW
12
71 620 1,085
Gain 3.25
These Butkus bulls have some really impressive EPDs. This bull stacks on his maternal grandsire side, OCC Magnitude, who is a real cow maker.
Cenin the Peruvian Roche Ranches
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yearling bulls S Summit 956
DOB: 3/12/2009
ANGUS
AAA# 16433346
BOYD NEW DAY 8005 GDAR GAME DAY 449 GDAR MISS WIX 474 R&S EXPEDITION 1404 S PRIDE ANNA 709 S PRIDE ANNA 567 • One of the breed’s highest $W sires – a profitability improver. • He excels for DOC and CED – two traits in high demand. • His daughters are beautiful-uddered, big-ribbed females who raise heavy calves. • A high customer satisfaction bull – bull calves are heavy and the replacement females are very maternal
CED +12
BW -.7
WW +55
PRODUCTION YW RADG DMI +94 +.01 +1.35
YH +.3
CARCASS CW Marb RE Fat Carc +29 +.20 +.29 +.088 15
SC +.25
MATERNAL Doc HP CEM Milk MkH MW +30 +14.0 +8 +32 75 -8
MH -.2
$EN -.86
$VALUES $G $QG
UGP $W $F $YG $B 129 +80.03 +27.77 +12.40 +16.64 -4.24 +60.90
J6 SUMMIT 691 DOB: 1/27/18
49 BW
PB ANGUS
S SUMMIT X GAME DAY
J6 691 X 693
0.5
WW
45
YW
80
Milk
BW WW YW
19
Gain
78 510 995
3.8
These Summit x Game Day bulls come recommended for heifer use. These cattle are built physically to calve easily. S Summit is +30 for docility and has a weaning EPD in the top 5% of the breed. Don’t overlook this bull’s impressive, almost 4 lb. ADG. That’s especially impressive as this has been a very tough winter on the bulls with all the moisture and tough weather. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 50-52.
Lot 49
J6 SUMMIT 6069 DOB: 1/29/18
50 BW
Lot 50 30
7/8 AN 1/8 SM
S SUMMIT X GAME DAY
J6 6069 X J6 311
-0.8 WW
48
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
18
74 600 1,020
Gain 3.65
This bull carries a white stripe down his forehead, but is only 1/8 Simmental. He’s very smooth in his structure and stems from a fabulous SAV Beacon granddaughter. This bull is stacked, top and bottom, for maternal excellence. He will sire a gorgeous set of replacement heifers. Roche Ranches
yearling bulls J6 SUMMIT 613 DOB: 2/27/18
51 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
S SUMMIT X GAME DAY
J6 613 X OPTIMIZER
1
WW
50
YW
90
BW WW YW
Milk
18
79 590 1,010
Gain 3.57
This bull’s pedigree combines Summit with Select Sires Simmental great, Optimizer. The bull comes with calving ease and the growth of Optimizer. Heifer safe.
Lot 51
J6 SUMMIT 6000 DOB: 2/23/18
52 BW
PB ANGUS
S SUMMIT X GAME DAY
J6 6000 X 120 X GAME DAY
1.1
WW
48
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
20
78 565 965
Gain 2.77
PB Angus. Double bred Game Day.
Luci with a lamb.
Luci with a lamb.
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yearling bulls W/C UNITED 956Y
DOB: 3/3/2011
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
ASA# 2614725
S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 TNT TUITION U238 TNT MISS S68 S A V BISMARCK 5682 MISS WERNING 956W MISS WERNING 756T • Top 1% for Weaning and Yearling EPDs combined with massive volume, perfect structure and promotable phenotype. • Top selling featured SimAngus bull at the 2012 Werning sale. • A tandem of genetic merit and physical presence that is hard to rival. • Several prominent breeders made it a point to own this bull.
CE 11.2
BW 1.2
WW YW 93.8 154.4
Weight
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI -0.016 7.7 16.9 63.7 6.4 43.9 -0.12 0.42 0.71 122.3 89.0
J6 UNITED 581
DOB: 3/20/18
53 BW
1/2 AN 1/4 HER 1/4 SM
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 581 X SHEYENNE
2
WW
70
YW
130
Milk
BW WW YW
14
80 685 1,190
Gain 3.73
His super good maternal brother sold is last year’s sale for $3,750 to Ensign Ranches. This might be the best all-around bull in the sale. He should make a lot of friends come sale day. His picture perfect dam combines Hereford legend, Sheyenne, with Angus legend, N Bar Prime Time. This bull can do it all. Last year’s paternal brothers averaged $3,533 in last year’s sale. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 54-61.
Lot 53
J6 UNITED 5012 DOB: 3/20/18
54 BW
Lot 54 32
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 5012 X J6 336 X J6 349
-0.5 WW
65
YW
125
Milk
BW WW YW
19
79 660 1,210
Gain 4.04
These United calves pack some really impressive EPD tabulations, but the most impressive thing about this bull is the tremendous cows backing him. J6 336 is a perfect uddered and sized cow by Emblazon 27 C. His grandam is J6 349, who is still producing at 16-years of age and couldn’t be a better cow. Longevity is bred into this bull. Bid with confidence on this one. Roche Ranches
J6 UNITED 5010 DOB: 3/18/18
55 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 5010 X NET WORTH
0.5
WW
64
YW
124
Milk
BW WW YW
18
75 690 1,190
Gain 3.57
Same story as previous lot. Super bull backed by a super line of females by SAV Net Worth and BR Midland. Bull can be used on heifers.
Lot 55
J6 UNITED 5018 DOB: 3/12/18
56
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
BW
Lot 56
BW WW YW
J6 5018 X NEW DAY 454
-1.5 WW
62
YW
119
Milk
17
72 660 1,175
Gain 3.41
The most calving ease of the United brothers. These United cattle are really good. They will be some of the favorites come sale day.
J6 UNITED 529 DOB: 3/18/18
57 BW
3/4 SM 1/4 AN
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 529 X J6 439
2.8
WW
80
YW
140
Milk
BW WW YW
19
85 730 1,210
Gain 3.88
The most impressive set of growth numbers of the sale. This smoke beast is really cool. This bull’s dam and granddam are white from some Simmental bull 30 years ago. I honestly don’t know how their white color has stayed for so many generations, it just does. If you came to buy a bull to put some weight and power on calves, then look no further than Lot 57. Maternal grandam is still producing at 15 years of age. This bull should throw very few smokies on black cows and all black or red calves on red cows.
Lot 57
J6 UNITED 540 DOB: 3/16/18
58 BW
Lot 58 Roche Ranches
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 540
-2
WW
50
YW
103
Milk
BW WW YW
15
68 535 960
Gain 3.73
The polar opposite of this bull’s paternal brother in the previous lot. This bull is definitely more calving ease and maternal ability. Bull is stout and moderate framed - loaded with calving ease. Bull’s mother isa 1,000 lb. cow that is exceptional and making a living on the Nevada desert.
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J6 UNITED 590 DOB: 3/11/18
59 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 590 X GDAR HEISMAN
-1.5 WW
63
YW
121
Milk
BW WW YW
19
70 650 1,110
Gain 3.73
Very early gestation bull, which translates into calving ease. 3/4 Angus with just a touch of Simmental on this outstanding bull by United. Backed by a super sound granddaughter of GDAR Heisman.
Lot 58
J6 UNITED 580 DOB: 3/8/18
60 BW
J6 UNITED 566
61 BW
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 566 X CHARLO
WW
53
W/C UNITED X FINAL ANSWER
J6 580 X GDAR HEISMAN
-2.5 WW
48
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
15
60 580 925
Gain 2.14
1/2 AN 1/2 SM
1.5
More conservative EPD tabulation on this surefire calving ease bull. This bull stacks GDAR Heisman and OCC Kiddo on his mother’s side. Triple bred for calving ease. This bull is the most moderate framed of the brtohers. Puppy dog disposition on this one. Maternal brother sold last year for $3,750 to Knight Land & Livestock.
Buzz and Jhett
DOB: 3/24/18
3/4 AN 1/4 SM
YW
112
Milk
BW WW YW
15
75 580 985
Gain 3.33
Moderate framed tank. Backed by a super dam by Coleman Charlo. Charlo is ab absolute game changer for moderating frame and adding doability to a set of cows. The feeder calves will also be well received by your buyer and the feeder of your calves. You just can’t beat good Simmental genetics combined with OCC genetics.
Lot 61
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yearling bulls J6 RIBEYE 123 1/2 ANGUS 1/2 HEREFORD
RIBEYE J6 123 X JIPSEY EARL J6 Ribeye is a bull we owned, raised, sold and owned again. He was out top seller a few years back to our good friends, Lou & Teresa Andersen. They used him for several years then we bought him back and have used him for the past two. This bull is incredible in terms of siring top notch heifers and docile, performing sons. He is a very moderate framed bull that we cannot get in a chute because he’s so wide! We have around 25 daughters from this bull and have used many of his sons and will continue to do so for many years. He’s the absolute best for incorporating Hereford genetics. We do sell semen on this bull let us know if your interested.
CE 8
BW 1.5
WW 48
YW 88
Weight
-
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW 18 -
YG -
Marb -
BF -
REA -
API -
TI -
J6 RIBEYE 576
DOB: 3/10/18
62 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 HER
J6 RIBEYE X RIBEYE
J6 576 X J6 692
1
WW
52
YW
90
BW WW YW
Milk
19
70 600 1,165
Gain 4.44
Starting these Ribeye sons off with a really good bull. One of the best bulls of the sale. He is a tank and an easy doer. These Ribeye cattle sire gorgeous daughters and super stout bull calves that will excel in all segments of the beef industry. The best Hereford is a black one. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 63-67. Last year’s Ribeye sons averaged almost $3,700.
Lot 62
J6 RIBEYE 630
DOB: 3/1/18
63 BW
Lot 63
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1/2 AN 1/4 RA 1/4 HER
J6 RIBEYE X RIBEYE
J6 630 X REBEL
1.5
WW
49
YW
88
BW WW YW
Milk
15
Gain
65 540 980
3.8
A really unique red bull. His grandsire is Beckton Rebel. HIs great grandam produced up unti last year - she lived to be 20 and produced 18 good calves. This bull will throw all reds on red cows nad mostly black calves on black cows. You will want to keep all the heifers out of this bull.
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J6 RIBEYE 585
DOB: 3/10/18
64 BW
1/2 AN 1/4 SM 1/4 HER
J6 RIBEYE X RIBEYE
J6 585 X HUSKER
-2.5 WW
42
J6 RIBEYE 669
YW
BW WW YW
80
Milk
15
DOB: 3/15/18
60 565 985
Gain 3.09
Lots of calving ease in a red baldy package.
66 BW
1/2 AN 1/4 RA 1/4 HER
J6 RIBEYE X RIBEYE
J6 463 X REBEL
-3
WW
40
YW
79
BW WW YW
Milk
14
71 500 900
Gain 3.65
3/4 brother to Lot 63. Lots of calving ease.
J6 RIBEYE 636
DOB: 1/25/18
67 BW
3/4 AN 1/4 HER
J6 RIBEYE X RIBEYE
J6 636 X ABSOLUTE
-2.5 WW
45
YW
89
BW WW YW
Milk
16
68 565 985
Gain 3.25
Lots of calving ease in this Arizona desert born calf. This bull would be outstanding on a set of first-calf heifers. Bull combines the calving ease and maternal ability of Ribeye with like traits of Absolute. His maternal great grandam is still in production at 15. Longevity + Fertility = Profit.
Lot 67
J6 RIBEYE 528
DOB: 3/23/18
68 BW
1/2 AN 1/4 SM 1/4 HER
J6 RIBEYE X RIBEYE
J6 528 X J6 967
1.8
WW
55
YW
92
BW WW YW
Milk
17
75 645 1,000
Gain 2.77
Another really good, red baldy heifer.
Kids fishing Diamond Creek,
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yearling bulls KCF Bennett 9126J R294 DOB: 9/9/2005
Polled Hereford
ASA# 42651401
HH ADVANCE 767G 1ET CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET CL 1 DOMINETTE 490 RRH MR FELT 3008 KCF MISS 3008 N344 KCF MISS H119 L404 • 4-Star calving ease, moderate mature size, breed leader • Ranks in the top 25% of the breed or better on 14 different EPDs • R294 is moderate framed with added capacity and pigmentation • Excels for key maternal components: CE, MCE, Milk, SC and udder quality
CED 17.2
BW -1.4
WW 54
YW 89
Weight
SPRING 2019 EPDs Milk M&G CEM MCW CW 27 54 10.5 101 56
SCR 1.5
FAT .027
REA MARB BMI CHB .08 .54 $308 $81
J6 R294 602
DOB: 3/3/18
69 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 HER
R294 X DOMINO
J6 602 X OCC PAXTON
0.5
WW
45
YW
78
BW WW YW
Milk
16
70 500 975
Gain 3.57
Black bull with a white striped face that will never throw a white necked Hereford. This is a super calving ease prospect by R294. R294 is a polled Hereford with tons of calving ease on a moderate framed structure. This bull is backed by a super set of females, including his 900 lb. mother by OCC Paxton. His maternal great grandam is still in production at 14. Paternal brothers sell as Lots 70-73.
Lot 69
J6 VISION 701
DOB: 1/25/18
70 BW
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
MR CCF VISION
YELLOW 701 X SIM-ANGUS
2
WW
48
YW
82
Milk
BW WW YW
15
Gain
80 645 1,055
2.8
A Vision son that is a paternal brother to Lots 19-28. Bull has more frame than his brothers in an all black package.
Lot 70
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J6 R294 6074
DOB: 2/25/18
71 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 HER
R294 X DOMINO
J6 6074 X COMRADE
1
WW
49
YW
85
77 620 1,080
BW WW YW
Milk
17
Gain 3.41
Another bull that combines elite Hereford calving ease with elite Angus calving ease in a black baldy package. Bull’s dam is by Connealy Comrade and grandam is by SAV Prosperity. This bull is three generations AI.
Lot 71
J6 R294 6058
DOB: 1/27/18
72 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 HER
R294 X DOMINO
J6 6058 X OCC PAXTON
-2
WW
46
YW
87
Milk
BW WW YW
15
68 515 905
Gain 3.17
3/4 brother to Lot 69. Same story on this bull. Take them both home and have a stellar set of brothers to put on first calf heifers.
Lot 72
J6 R294 655
DOB: 1/20/18
73 BW
R294 X DOMINO
J6 655 X OCC PROTOTYPE
-1.8 WW
48
YW
91
Milk
69 620 1,005
BW WW YW
17
Gain 3.17
Very similar to Lot 69 & 72, only difference is OCC Prototype. From a first calf heifer with an actual 69 lb. BW. Heifer approved.
Lot 73
der. Teodoro Haulpa - Peruvian her 38
1/2 AN 1/2 HER
Justin and Tiffani with a leg end in the cattle business, Elli ngton Peek, owner and founder of Shasta Livestock & Western Video Ma rket.
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j6 LASATER BEEFMASTER
LASATER LATATER Surefire calving ease and the disposition of a puppy dog. We are calving his first F1 daughters and they are gorgeous, solid colored mothers with perfect udders and teats. There’s nothing on the planet that has more fertility and real-world do-ability than the Lasater herd in Matheson, Colorado, where this bull was born and raised.
CE 18
BW -3.5
WW 50
YW 89
Weight
-
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW 15 -
YG -
Marb -
BF -
REA -
API -
TI -
J6 LASATER 611 DOB: 2/27/18
74 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 BM
LASATER RED BALDY
J6 611 X COMRADE
-2.3 WW
50
YW
93
BW WW YW
Milk
16
61 685 1,105
Gain 3.41
Lot 74 & 75 are 3/4 brothers. One is straight red and the other is black. They are 1/2 Angus with both their dams being sired by Connealy Comrade and their sire coming from the world famous Lasater Ranch in Matheson, CO. These two bulls have a disposition second to none. Most people would have no idea that they are half Beefmaster unless you told them. Take advantage of maternal and hybrid heterosis with this set of brothers. They are both backed by a super set of dams and both their grandams continue to produce at 15 & 17-years-old. Both these bulls can be used with confidence on heifers. Their steer calves will be some of the heaviest at weaning time. These bulls could do a lot of good for some mostly Angus cows, especially in terms of adding extra fertility to the daughters you keep sired by these bulls. The Lasater herd of cattle are world renowned for their doability and performance.
Lot 74
J6 LASATER 6064 DOB: 2/12/18
75 BW
1/2 AN 1/2 BM
LASATER RED BALDY
J6 6064 X COMRADE
-2.5 WW
42
YW
85
BW WW YW
Milk
15
Gain
58 580 970
2.3
Not as much performance as his 3/4 brother, but a little less BW with and actual BW of 58 lb.
Lot 75 Roche Ranches
Baptism of Moner Hidalgo,
one of our Peruvian herders.
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j6 TALLADEGa Fleckvieh
GIDSCO APOLLO SMITHBILT MITZI This blood red bull was working in a 400 cow herd in northern Alberta when we found him. Running with 21 other bulls Talladega was King of the Hill. His feet and legs are second to none and he has a tremendous hip with exceptional width to his pins. Sired by the immortal Gidsco Apollo this may be his best production. With the strength and production of his mother (Smithbilt Mitzi) and the strength and production of his full sister (Lady Porscha) we believe Talladega’s siring possibilities are limitless. Both his mother and full sister are in the top 1% of the breed for milk!
CE 1.7
BW 4.5
WW 63
YW 87
SPRING 2019 EPDs MCE Milk MWW Doc CW 32 -
Weight
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YG -
Marb -
BF -
REA -
API -
TI -
J6 TALLADEGA 568 DOB: 3/28/18
76 BW
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
TALLADEGA X GIDSCO APOLLO
J6 568 X SPECIAL DESIGN
2.6
WW
60
YW
101
Milk
BW WW YW
19
85 640 1,185
Gain 3.96
If you want to see a real beef bull, stay until the end of the sale. This guy is a real stud. Hopefully nobody stays until the end and I’ll still own him come April 14th. This bull is backed by a super productive, moderate framed, purebred Angus cow by Special Design. Special Design is an own son of the immortal New Design 878 that produced semen for ABS until he was 18 years old. Bid with confidence here. Bulls will throw almost all black calves on black cows and mostly red on red cows.
Lot 76
J6 TALLADEGA 596 DOB: 3/31/18
77 BW
Lot 77 40
1/2 SM 1/2 AN
TALLADEGA X GIDSCO APOLLO
J6 596 X J6 918
3.2
WW
50
YW
88
Milk
BW WW YW
17
90 555 950
Gain 2.75
This dark cherry red bull isn’t as big as his brother. This bull got injured right after we weaned him and it set him back a bit, but he’s 100% healthy now. He’s going to mature into a really good looking herd sire. Bull is backed by a really good dam and grandam that produced until she was 18 and weaned 16 calves. Nine of her heifer calves have been retained in our herd. A really good bull here at the end of the sale. Roche Ranches
Terminology: EPD - Expected Progeny Difference - The expected difference in performance of a bull’s progeny compared to the performance of another sire’s progeny. In other words, EPDs for one animal are meaningless until they are compared to EPDs of another animal. For example, if Sire A has a birth weight EPD of 4.0 and Sire B has a birth weight EPD of -2.0, then calves from Sire B would be expected to average 6 pounds lighter at birth than calves from Sire A if the bulls are randomly mated in the same herd. EPDs are designed to compare sires within the same breed. Acc. - Accuracy - A measure of reliability of an EPD expressed between 0 and 1.0. Accuracies closer to 1.0 means the EPD is a more reliable estimate of a sire’s true genetic value for the trait. % Rank - Based on percentages, this indicates where a bull’s EPD ranks him in the entire population of his respective breed. CED or CE - Calving Ease Direct is the difference in percentage of unassisted births when a sire is bred to first calf heifers. A higher number is desirable. BW - Birth Weight EPD predicts the difference in average birth weight of a bull’s calves compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a lower number is desirable. WW - Weaning Weight EPD predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is desirable. YW - Yearling Weight EPD predicts the difference in average 365-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable. YH - Yearling Height (Angus) - The YH EPD predicts the difference in yearling hip height of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, ideal values vary depending on production environment. SC - Scrotal Circumference - The SC EPD predicts the difference in yearling scrotal circumference of a bull’s male progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in centimeters, a larger number is desirable. CEM or MCE - Calving Ease Maternal is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births of a sire’s daughters as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable. Milk - The Milk EPD predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s daughters’ calves compared to the calves from daughters of another bull. Reported in pounds, ideal milk values depend heavily upon the nutritional environment of the herd.
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MWW - Maternal Weaning Weight (Simmental) M&G - Milk and Growth (Hereford) TM - Total Maternal (Red Angus) The EPD predicts the Weaning Weight of a bull’s daughters’ progeny and reflects both the milking ability of a bull’s daughters and the growth potential of their calves. Reported in pounds, higher numbers are generally desirable. $EN - Cow Energy Value (Angus), expressed in dollars saved per cow per year, the EPD assesses differences in cow energy requirements for daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). $EN savings differences account for lactation energy requirements and mature size of cows. Stay - Stayability (Red Angus & Simmental) - The stayability EPD predicts the probability of a bull’s daughters staying in production to at least six years of age compared to daughters of another bull. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable. Carcass Traits – EPDs for carcass traits are calculated using weighted averages of yearling ultrasounds and progeny carcass data. CW - Carcass Weight - The EPD predicts the difference in hot carcass weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated at a given endpoint. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable. Marb - Marbling - The EPD predicts the difference in average USDA marbling score of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull at a similar end point. Reported in degrees of a marbling score, higher values are desirable. REA - Ribeye Area - The EPD predicts the difference in ribeye area of a bull’s progeny compared to the progeny of another bull and is an indicator of total muscle in the carcass. Reported in square inches, larger numbers are generally desirable. Fat - The EPD predicts the difference in fat thickness of carcasses, measured between the 12th and 13th ribs, of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, lower values are desirable. YG - Yield Grade (Simmental) – The EPD predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in tenths of a USDA YG, lower numbers are desirable. $Value Indexes (Angus) Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny at weaning compared to progeny of another sire. $W accounts for differences in birth weight, weaning weight direct, maternal milk, and mature cow size. Feedlot Value ($F), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny for postweaning feedlot performance compared to progeny of another sire. Grid Value ($G), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny when sold on a carcass grid basis compared to progeny of another sire. Beef Value ($B), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected difference in value of a bull’s progeny for postweaning growth performance and carcass value compared to progeny of another sire. Indexes (Simmental) All-Purpose Index (API), expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates Simmental sires being used on the entire cowherd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with a portion of the daughters retained for breeding and the steers and remaining heifers fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. With the exception of shear force (tenderness), all EPDs are considered in this index. Terminal Index (TI), expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates the merit of sires when bred to mature Angus cows and all progeny are fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. Consequently, maternal traits such as milk, stayability and MCE are not considered in this index. $Value Indexes (Shorthorn) $ CEZ – ($ Calving Ease) This index assumes a bull will only be mated to heifers, not cows. The potential profitability of the sire is measured by the incidence of live calves at birth. Moderate mature size is also emphasized in the index., but performance is not a priority. This index is also a good measure of Shorthorn females’ ability to produce calving ease sires. Overemphasis of $CEZ may cause unwanted depression of weaning and yearling performance. $F – ($ Feedlot) Similar to a Terminal Sire scenario, $Feedlot places strong emphasis on growth and carcass traits. This multi-trait index assumes the sire will be mated to a mix of heifers and cows and attempts to measure profitability when progeny are sold on the fed market. On the female side, mature size should be monitored closely when selecting for $F. Over-selection may cause detrimental harm to longevity, reproductive efficiency and fleshing ability. $BMI – ($ British Maternal Index) As the name implies, this multi-trait selection index attempts to measure a bull’s potential profitability when complimenting the British cow base (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, etc.). Shorthorn females can likewise be gauged at adding value to British or British-composite bulls of other breeds. A balance of growth and carcass traits is desired with a strong maternal component aimed at optimum reproductive efficiency and cow longevity. 41
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