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Welcome Welcome from all of us in the Dakota Power group. We are truly grateful for your interest in our programs and the opportunity to present to you an exciting set of Simmental genetics. As a group we work together to offer you a set of bulls that are functional. It is a pleasure to work together as a group and bring you a set of cattle that are similar in type and kind, as our philosophies in raising cattle are on the same track. We aim to please, our goal is to offer you the best set of cattle, numbers and genetics available at one place at one time. This is the most powerful set of bulls we have ever offered. As a group, each and every year we expect to offer you a set bulls superior to those before. This set of bulls will have what you are looking for. If your need is a heifer bull, growth bull, carcass bull, or just a good one, you will find it here. Look through the offering, find what you like and give any of us a call to discuss your needs. We are always happy to lend a hand in finding the right bull and genetics that will fit your operation. We are very excited about this 2011 offering. On February 14th, we will bring 3 great groups of bulls to offer you a superior set of genetics.

We thank you, for your interest in our programs and genetics. Dakota Power Group

BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS Producing Quality Simmental Stock Patrick & Lori Thorson

Tim & Tam Clark

PO Box 1 Kindred, ND 58051 701-371-8230

1999B 18th St. NW Turtle Lake, ND 58575 701-799-7752 701-448-2815

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H H H TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS H H H Jerry, Kelly & Bryan Hanson 11010 County Rd 26 â€˘ Hannaford, ND 58448 701-789-1391 â€˘ 701-789-0655 www.triplehsimmentals.com

Pherson Farm Mac Pherson Rutland, ND 58067 701-680-1476

Bull Sale Selling

66 Powerful Bulls Blacks, Reds, Percentage and Purebred Monday, February 14, 2011 at 1:00 pm CST Lunch at 11:30 before the sale. Sale location Winter Show Building in Valley City, ND South Building Viewing Bulls View bulls on Saturday, February 12. Also, view bulls all day Sunday and Monday view bulls from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Sale Headquarters American Inn 280 Winter Show Road Valley City, ND 58072 701-845-5551 Auctioneer Bill Begger, Wibaux, MT 406-796-2326 Publication Representative

the Register - Kelly Schmidt 406-599-2395 Sisseton Livestock Rep - Richard Hanson 605-880-8995 Lee A. Sagvold, Mcleod, North Dakota 701-680-9459

Sale Terms All cattle sell under the recommended Sale Terms and Conditions of the American Simmental Association and are available by request. Delivery Free delivery within the state or central points. We will provide free keep on the bulls until March 15, 2011. After March 15, 2011, there will be a charge of $2.00 per day. Payment Plan We require half the purchase price at time of sale and the balance upon delivery. Guarantee Bulls will be 100% guaranteed to semen test and breed. If bulls are taken home to feed until March 15, 2011, risk is at the buyerâ€™s expense. It is suggested that all bulls be insured.

Printed by 2 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-2778

Sale Day phone: 701-845-4546

THSR SURE BET X003

ASA# 2549743

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 3/4 Simmental

Tattoo: X003 • Birthdate: 1/6/10 • Adj. BW: 72 lbs. • Adj. WW: 788 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Sire: DIKEMANS SURE BET MEGAN 9M ES BLACK LEGEND PK26 Dam: SYS LEGEND T701 SYS BANDO R508

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-3.3 37.8 71.3 1 19.9

0 0.14 0.94 0.11 0.44 161 95

This Sim-Angus bull is very stout, deep and thick made. His dam is in the top 1% of the breed for marbling and ribeye area. Just check out his numbers light birth weight at 70 lbs and weaned off the cow at 908 lbs. You will have to look a long time to find a bull with EPD’s like his they are hard to beat across the board. We will have ultra sound data by sale day and he will be tested for Homo Polled and Homo Black.

Lot 1

BTS FULL FIGURES 052X

ASA# 2547200

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Scured Purebred

Tattoo: 0052X • Birthdate: 1/9/10 • Adj. BW: 90 lbs. • Adj. WW: 741 lbs. Adj. YW: 1230 lbs.

EMMONS BLACK HERCULES Sire: 3C FULL FIGURES C288 BLK 3C DANMARKA 0922 BLKZ CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: BTS LITTLE DREAM 635U THSR SASHA S635

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

11.7 -0.7 21.5 28.3 5.9 0.1 10.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-22.2 -0.02 0.36 0.01 -0.09 114 62

Black heifer bull prospect. Full Figures calf out of a Dream on. 0052x will add length and maintain a moderate frame. Homo Black Test Pending

THSR SURE BET X009

ASA# 2549749

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 5/8 Simmental

Tattoo: X009 • Birthdate: 1/11/10 • Adj. BW: 84 lbs. • Adj. WW: 782 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Sire: DIKEMANS SURE BET MEGAN 9M RDDS PREF BEEF 1502P Dam: RDDS MSPBEEF 1502P 1004T SCC BARBARA 3801

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

-1.5 33 65.5 2.1 18.6

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-0.5 0.19 0.48 0.05 -0.17 119 71

We purchased X009’s dam from the Deiter Brothers dispersition sale in SD and this young cow is quickly moving to the top. He is another Sure Bet son that will add value to your calves. He is Homo Black and Homo Polled.

Lot 3

BTS RED C 062X

ASA# 2547124

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0062X • Birthdate: 1/14/10 • Adj. BW: 85 lbs. • Adj. WW: 672 lbs. Adj. YW: 1242 lbs.

BOZ REDCOAT Sire: ANKONIAN RED CAESAR GFI CANDACE G51 RAB GREEN LIGHT GO J2746 Dam: BTS BABY GIRL R510 BTS SHES SWEET L145

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

5.5 -0.2 26.1 47.1 6.4 3.8 16.9

THSR 740T X020

ASA# 2549760

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Red Purebred

Tattoo: X020 • Birthdate: 1/14/10 • Adj. BW: 85 lbs. • Adj. WW: 783 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

THSF FREEDOM 300N Sire: WHEATLAND BULL 740 T WHEATLAND LADY 442P

-9.7 -0.04 0.05 0.01 0.08 104 57

NLC GOOD A NUFF 33G Dam: KS CINNAMON J893 KS MISS MACKFRID F645

This Red Caesar calf will add some frame and maintain a balanced set of epd’s. 0062x is out of a six year old Green Light cow that consistently brings home a good one.

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7 0.5 33.3 56.3 2.6 2.2 18.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-3.5 0.02 -0.07 0 -0.09 87 57

These red bulls are all full brothers out of our donor cow J893 and Wheatland Bull 740T who is a son of the great THSF Freedom. The J893 cow family has been very productive for us and has left behind some very good daughters. These bulls all weaned off heavy and continue to excel. If you are looking for bulls that will add pounds to their calves look no further. These bulls are all deep red in color with black high lights. We will be testing for Homo Polled.

THSR GUNNER X023

ASA# 2549763

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Red Purebred

Tattoo: X023 • Birthdate: 1/15/10 • Adj. BW: 88 lbs. • Adj. WW: 817 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

RC STINGER 072K Sire: TNT GUNNER N208 TNT MISS HONEY L9 SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Dam: THSR REGINA R510 HSR MISS IRISH H821

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

8.2 -0.6 37.1 68.7 3.4 1.3 19.8

BTS I87 066X

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 EBS JOKERS CAREN

2.5 0.05 0.14 0.03 0.07 109 66

SRS FORTUNE 500 Dam: NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60 HOIBYS MISS STATS F672

ASA# 2547144

Tattoo: 0066X • Birthdate: 1/16/10 • Adj. BW: 91 lbs. • Adj. WW: 844 lbs. Adj. YW: 1454 lbs.

GA PRIME RIB N341 Dam: KSR HARMONY 694R KSR MISTY MORNING 323M

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0 0.1 48.9 90 0 0.9 25.4

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

16.1 0.34 0.33 0.08 -0.22 111 75

1/2 blood herd bull … High growth with very modest birth weight. 888 actual weaning weight. Gain on 60 day test 4.5 lbs per day. Homo Polled and Homo Black test pending. AM, NH and CA free

Lot 8

BTS POWER 065X

ASA# 2547130

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0065X • Birthdate: 1/16/10 • Adj. BW: 88 lbs. • Adj. WW: 816 lbs. Adj. YW: 1313 lbs. Hetero Black

HC POWER DRIVE 88H Sire: KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L SAFN GLAMOUR 11J BDV TRUE CHOICE 21L Dam: KSR DIVIDEND 612R KSR LADY DIVINE 912H

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0 0.4 36.3 63.3 0 1.1 19.3

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

0.6 0.02 0.16 0.05 0.31 105 65

Powerline son that offers great performance (Actual weaning weight of 848) and maintains reasonable birth weight. 0065x is very long made and will stretch out his calves and add weight to them. Hetero Black.

Lot 9

THSR 740T X031

ASA# 2549771

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Red Purebred

Tattoo: X031 • Birthdate: 1/16/10 • Adj. BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 877 lbs. Adj. YW: lbs.

THSF FREEDOM 300N Sire: WHEATLAND BULL 740 T WHEATLAND LADY 442P NLC GOOD A NUFF 33G Dam: KS CINNAMON J893 KS MISS MACKFRID F645

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7 0.5 33.3 56.3 2.6 2.2 18.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7.2 1.4 32.5 66.2 -0.8 9.3 25.5

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

4.4 -0.08 0.02 0 0.29 104 60

Here is another great set of H60 sons out of NLC Superior who has done good things in the Kevin Thompson program. This set of bulls will really add pounds to your calves. They are all deep sided with a ton of muscle. A full sister sold in the ND Simmental Classic Sale this past December and was one of the top selling open heifers going to Kenner Simmentals. We have said it in the past and I will say it again H60 has been the most productive cows that we have ever had an opportunity to be a part of, it doesn’t matter what you breed her to it just works. We have a few embryos’ left from this great donor but don’t take a chance these will be some of the last to sell. Homo Black.

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled 1/2 Simmental

SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 Sire: KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87 G A R EXT 916

ASA# 2549766

Tattoo: X026 • Birthdate: 1/15/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 663 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Homo Black

Here is a solid red non-diluter son of TNT Gunner out of a solid black very productive Preferred Beef daughter. This bull weaned off the cow at 918 lbs and continues to grow. His mother has had several bulls in the sale over the years. He will be test for Homo Polled.

THSR SUPERIOR X026

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

-3.5 0.02 -0.07 0 -0.09 87 57

Lot 10 3

THSR SUPERIOR X030

ASA# 2549770

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

Tattoo: X030 • Birthdate: 1/16/10 • Adj. BW: 94 lbs. • Adj. WW: 791 lbs. Adj. YW: lbs. Homo Black

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 EBS JOKERS CAREN SRS FORTUNE 500 Dam: NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60 HOIBYS MISS STATS F672

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7.2 1.4 32.5 66.2 -0.8 9.3 25.5

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

4.4 -0.08 0.02 0 0.29 104 60

Lot 11

THSR OUT BACK X028

Blk ASA# 2549768

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Purebred

Tattoo: X028 • Birthdate: 1/16/10 • Adj. BW: 84 lbs. • Adj. WW: 829 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226L Sire: DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S DRS MICKS BLK SABEL J91 WHF DESPERADO 212G Dam: THSR PLATNIUM P416 NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60

BTS I87 070X

ASA# 2547121

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: 0070X • Birthdate: 1/17/10 • Adj. BW: 79 lbs. • Adj. WW: 675 lbs. Adj. YW: 1294 lbs. Duuble Black

SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 Sire: KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87 G A R EXT 916 BF 0K34 DAYTONA Dam: BTS WISKEY GIRL P411 GS MISS LEGEND G726

5.3 0.4 43.4 78.8 5 2.9 24.6

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

9.9 0.08 0.12 0.02 0.06 108 68

Here is a powerful son out of DRS Outback and P416 an H60 daughter. The Outback calves have been very impressive, they are extremely deep made and easy fleshing with plenty of muscle. Check out the EPDs and performance on this bull. He will be tested for polled and color. Don’t forget to find this one on sale day.

Lot 12

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0 -1.5 29.9 61.2 0 2.1 17

THSR SURE BET X032

ASA# 2549772

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: X032 • Birthdate: 1/17/10 • Adj. BW: 88 lbs. • Adj. WW: 812 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-3 0.27 0.24 0.09 -0.19 104 63

TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Sire: DIKEMANS SURE BET MEGAN 9M ES DAKOTA NK68 Dam: THSR U865 H24

1/2 blood I87 son out of a Daytona mother that has been a very consistent producer in our program. Homo Black. AM, NH and CA free

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

8.3 0.2 43.9 75.8 5 0.3 22.3

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

7.6 0.07 0.39 0.04 0.16 114 73

This Sim-Angus bull is out of first calf Dakota daughter that has done a supper job on her first calf. Check out the birth to weaning spread on this individual. This bull is has plenty of capacity and deep sided with a really big hip. X032 is Homo Polled and Homo Black.

THSR OLIE X033

ASA# 2549773

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 3/4 Simmental

Tattoo: X033 • Birthdate: 1/17/10 • Adj. BW: 103 lbs. • Adj. WW: 826 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 WOODHILL FORESIGHT Dam: THSR MISS U832 THSR RIMONA R513

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0.8 39.4 79.1 6.4 26.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

11.1 0.03 0.44 0.03 0.28 117 74

This Olie son out of a Woodhill Foresight daughter has a really nice set of EPD’s. He is very long made and will stretch out his calves and add weight to them. He is Homo Polled and Homo Black. We think this Sim-Angus bull will work for a lot of people.

Lot 16 4

BTS RANCH 072X

ASA# 2547149

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled 3/4 Simmental

Tattoo: 0072X • Birthdate: 1/18/10 • Adj. BW: 75 lbs. • Adj. WW: 699 lbs. Adj. YW: 1242 lbs.

WHEATLAND BULL 131L Sire: SAND RANCH HAND SAND LUCKY CHARMER KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87 Dam: BTS PT MS SWEET I87 804U BDV GKM SWEET SURPISE P4

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

0 -4.6 21.6 42.7 0 7.5 18.3

-18.7 -0.05 0.24 0.02 0.11 129 69

3/4 blood heifer bull prospect. Actual birth weight of 74 lbs. with a 732 actual weaning weight. Homo Polled and Homo Black test pending. AM, NH and CA free

THSR SUPERIOR X035

Lot 17

ASA# 2549775

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

Tattoo: X035 • Birthdate: 1/18/10 • Adj. BW: 97 lbs. • Adj. WW: 901 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Homo Black

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 EBS JOKERS CAREN SRS FORTUNE 500 Dam: NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60 HOIBYS MISS STATS F672

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7.2 1.4 32.5 66.2 -0.8 9.3 25.5

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

4.4 -0.08 0.02 0 0.29 104 60

THSR WINCHESTER X038

Lot 18

ASA# 2549778

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Red Purebred

Tattoo: X038 • Birthdate: 1/18/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 837 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34 TNT GUNNER N208 Dam: THSR MISS U805 THSR MISS MAUREEN M212

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

11.6 -1.3 36.5 58.5 2.6 1 19.3

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-5.1 -0.09 0.09 0.02 0.36 114 66

If you are looking for a bull that will calve easy and continue to grow look no further. X038 is sired by Winchester out of a very good first calf Gunner daughter. The dam of this bull is headed to our donor pen very soon. She is about as picture perfect of a cow as you will find. X038 will be tested for polled by sale day.

THSR 740T X037

Lot 20

ASA# 2549777

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Red Purebred

THSF FREEDOM 300N Sire: WHEATLAND BULL 740 T WHEATLAND LADY 442P NLC GOOD A NUFF 33G Dam: KS CINNAMON J893 KS MISS MACKFRID F645

CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7 0.5 33.3 56.3 2.6 2.2 18.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

ASA# 2549776

Tattoo: X036 • Birthdate: 1/18/10 • Adj. BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 796 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Homo Black

Tattoo: X037 • Birthdate: 1/18/10 • Adj. BW: 94 lbs. • Adj. WW: 874 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. EPDs

THSR SUPERIOR X036

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 EBS JOKERS CAREN

-3.5 0.02 -0.07 0 -0.09 87 57

SRS FORTUNE 500 Dam: NPS MS GOOD FORTUNE H60 HOIBYS MISS STATS F672

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7.2 1.4 32.5 66.2 -0.8 9.3 25.5

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

4.4 -0.08 0.02 0 0.29 104 60

THSR DREAM ON X034

ASA# 2549774

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

Tattoo: X034 • Birthdate: 1/18/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 801 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: CNS DREAM ON L186 CNS SHEEZA DREAM K107W KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L Dam: THSR MISS U841 SHOESTRING CISCOS H605

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

9.6 -1.1 31.8 56 7.7 0.9 16.8

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-5.9 -0.09 0.17 0.02 0.37 115 65

Here is a Hetero Black, Homo Polled son out of Dream On and a first calf heifer by Power Line. This bull will make some great replacement females and calves that will grow. He is another bull that has a very good spread from birth to weaning.

Lot 22

BTS POWER 073X

ASA# 2547108

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

BOZ REDCAT D162 Dam: BTS LADY CAT L131 LADY AMANDA

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

4.1 2.4 31.3 65.8 0.6 7.4 23

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

ASA# 2549779

Tattoo: X039 • Birthdate: 1/19/10 • Adj. BW: 92 lbs. • Adj. WW: 816 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

Tattoo: 0073X • Birthdate: 1/19/10 • Adj. BW: 93 lbs. • Adj. WW: 708 lbs. Adj. YW: 1375 lbs. Hetero Black

HC POWER DRIVE 88H Sire: KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L SAFN GLAMOUR 11J

THSR 740T X039

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Red Purebred

THSF FREEDOM 300N Sire: WHEATLAND BULL 740 T WHEATLAND LADY 442P

5.7 0 -0.03 0.03 0.31 89 55

NLC GOOD A NUFF 33G Dam: KS CINNAMON J893 KS MISS MACKFRID F645

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7 0.5 33.3 56.3 2.6 2.2 18.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-3.5 0.02 -0.07 0 -0.09 87 57

This Powerline calf is out of a 10 year old cow that consistently brings home a heavy calf in the fall. 0073x will be a bull that will add frame and pounds to his future calves. Hetero Black.

BTS I87 076X

ASA# 2547181

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: 0076X • Birthdate: 1/20/10 • Adj. BW: 85 lbs. • Adj. WW: 731 lbs. Adj. YW: 1212 lbs. Homo Black

SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 Sire: KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87 G A R EXT 916 KS DEXTER L691 Dam: TTC MS DEX 731S KSR AMERICAN CHOICE 431N

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0 -1.4 30 53.2 0 2.9 17.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-8 0.24 0.35 0.09 -0.16 110 65

This I87 bull is out of a young no miss Dexter daughter that has done it all for us. 731s has a weaning weight ratio on three calves of 110%. 0076x had a gain on 60 day test of 4.5 lbs per day. Moderate frame with above average grow. Homo Black. AM, NH and CA free

THSR SURE BET X040

ASA# 2549780

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 3/4 Simmental

Tattoo: X040 • Birthdate: 1/20/10 • Adj. BW: 77 lbs. • Adj. WW: 769 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Double Black

TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Sire: DIKEMANS SURE BET MEGAN 9M WOODHILL FORESIGHT Dam: THSR MISS U850 THSR ROSALINE R517

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

-3.1 32.3 61.3 3.5 19.6

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-5.6 0 0.61 0.04 0.23 143 83

This Sim-Angus bull is out of first calf Woodhill Foresight daughter that has done a supper job on her first calf. Check out the birth to weaning spread on this individual. This bull is has plenty of capacity and deep sided with a really big hip. He is Homo Polled and Homo Black.

Lot 26 6

BTS POWER 084X

ASA# 2547131

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0084X • Birthdate: 1/26/10 • Adj. BW: 99 lbs. • Adj. WW: 797 lbs. Adj. YW: 1376 lbs.

HC POWER DRIVE 88H Sire: KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L SAFN GLAMOUR 11J WLE OVERLOAD Dam: KSR AMERICAN LEGACY 620R GSR MS LEGACY 119N

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

4.3 2.4 37 74.2 1.5 3.8 22.3

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

10.6 -0.03 0.16 0.03 0.47 97 63

If you are looking to add volume and mass this moderate framed red bull will be your ticket….Make sure to take a look at 0084x on sale day….. Gain on 60 day test 4.9 lbs per day.

Lot 27

THSR GUNNER X048

ASA# 2549788

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Red Purebred

Tattoo: X048 • Birthdate: 1/26/10 • Adj. BW: 98 lbs. • Adj. WW: 817 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

RC STINGER 072K Sire: TNT GUNNER N208 TNT MISS HONEY L9 ER BLACK CISCO 532C Dam: ROCKY HILL LUCY ROCKY HILLS HEART THROB

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

8.2 1.5 38 62.9 2.4 2.1 21.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

1.8 0.13 0.09 0.05 -0.04 102 62

X048 is a very well put together Gunner son out of a Cisco daughter. He is extremely deep sided with a big square hip. He is a non-diluter and will be test for polled. If you are looking for new herd sire here he is. Make sure you put him on your short list.

BTS WIN 085X

Lot 28

ASA# 2547110

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0085X • Birthdate: 1/27/10 • Adj. BW: 80 lbs. • Adj. WW: 725 lbs. Adj. YW: 1272 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34 RFS H91 Dam: BTS MISS PREFERRED K031 RIV BLACK JOLENE 818H

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

11 0.7 32.6 53.3 4.3 3.8 20.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-5 -0.05 0.07 0.01 0.21 117 61

Bull that should be able to do it all….Fill the replacement pen and generate a great pay weights. Long bodied with plenty of muscle.

BTS DAKOTA 088X

ASA# 2547117

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0088X • Birthdate: 1/28/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 736 lbs. Adj. YW: 1401 lbs. Homo Black

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Sire: ES DAKOTA NK68 ESK68 PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER Dam: BTS AMERICAN IDOL N310 HF/GFI BRENDA G011

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

2.5 1.9 37.8 72 0.6 3.9 22.8

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

8.3 -0.03 -0.03 0.01 0.31 101 59

Dakota son that is sure to add pounds to your calf crop. High growth bull with a moderate frame and a nice balance on his EIPS’s. If you are in need of a bull with capacity and power take a look at 0088x. Homo Black.

Lot 30 7

BTS I87 087X

ASA# 2547187

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: 0087X • Birthdate: 1/28/10 • Adj. BW: 87 lbs. • Adj. WW: 800 lbs. Adj. YW: 1370 lbs. Homo Black

SITZ ALLIANCE 6595 Sire: KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87 G A R EXT 916 HC HUMMER 12M Dam: NPS SATIN HSR MISS PREFERRED BEEF

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0 -1 40.3 76.8 0 4.4 24.5

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

6.8 0.28 0.38 0.09 -0.09 115 72

1/2 blood I87 out of a Hummer…High growth with a negative birth weight. Homo Black. AM, NH and CA free

Lot 31

BTS POWER 089X

ASA# 2547119

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0089X • Birthdate: 1/29/10 • Adj. BW: 87 lbs. • Adj. WW: 744 lbs. Adj. YW: 1408 lbs. Hetero Black

HC POWER DRIVE 88H Sire: KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L SAFN GLAMOUR 11J WHF DESPERADO 212G Dam: BTS MUSTANG SALLY N320 SHOESTRING H&E E4

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

5.4 1.5 38.4 77.5 2.4 1.7 20.9

11.2 -0.05 -0.03 0.02 0.5 94 61

Three full brothers have sold in this sale with an $3250 average. BTS Mustang Sally has done it again! 0089x is a moderate framed meat wagon. Gain on 60 day test 5.1 lbs per day. Hetero Black.

Lot 32

BTS DAKOTA 090X

ASA# 2547133

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0090X • Birthdate: 2/2/10 • Adj. BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 776 lbs. Adj. YW: 1413 lbs. Hetero Black

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEF Sire: ES DAKOTA NK68 ESK68 KS DEXTER L691 Dam: KSR LEGACY 637R GSR MS LEGACY 137N

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

3.3 2.5 39.3 72.6 2.9 1.1 20.8

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

9.4 -0.04 0.14 -0.01 0.15 105 63

0090x is a very well put together Dakota son out of a Dexter daughter. He is extremely deep sided with a big square hip. ….. Gain on 60 day test 5.2 lbs per day. He should sire moderate framed calves with great pay weight. Hetero Black.

Lot 33

BTS WIN 097X

ASA# 2547114

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0097X • Birthdate: 2/7/10 • Adj. BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 790 lbs. Adj. YW: 1416 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34 BTS NIGHT RIDER H817 Dam: BTS MICHELLE M215 RIV KENDRA 6630F

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

12.5 1.4 43.8 71.6 3.5 -1.3 20.6

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

6.7 -0.07 0.08 0 0.34 127 67

0097x is a Hetro Black Winchester son that is out of a Night Rider daughter that never seems to miss….Great set of balanced EPS that will ensure his claves make the front pen.

Lot 34 8

THSR LUCKY MAN X054

ASA# 2549832

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: X054 • Birthdate: 2/7/10 • Adj. BW: 71 lbs. • Adj. WW: 790 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K Sire: GW LUCKY MAN 644N GW MISS 600U 964J MOHNEN PIONEER 1945 Dam: DF GLITTER 702 S GLITTER 549

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

-3.1 32.3 69.2 11 27.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-0.5 0.16 0.56 0.05 -0.08 132 77

This Sim-Angus bull in out of a Spickler bred cow that we purchase a couple years back. She has done a great job for us. This bull was born easy but has continued to grow very well he is Homo Polled and Homo Black.

Lot 35

THSR OUT BACK X056

ASA# 2549794

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 3/4 Simmental

Tattoo: X056 • Birthdate: 2/8/10 • Adj. BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 809 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Homo Black

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226L Sire: DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S DRS MICKS BLK SABEL J91 TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Dam: THSR TILLY T730 SILVER CREEK SUPREMEH202

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

4.3 1 35.8 71.1 8.2 4.6 22.5

BTS WIN 100X

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34

6.6 0.11 0.4 0.05 0.16 110 70

TNT ON TARGET J94 Dam: NPS MISS T786 NPS MISS N386

ASA# 2547170

WK HEAVY DESIGN 2445 Dam: T H LASS 672 T H LASS 725

EPDs 0 -2.1 19.8 34.2 0 8.6 18.5

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

THSR GUNNER X058

BTS WIN 105X

SARGE F6039 Dam: KSR MYSTIC 700R KSR PRETTY WOMAN 777F

ASA# 2549796

Tattoo: X058 • Birthdate: 2/12/10 • Adj. BW: 91 lbs. • Adj. WW: 761 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

DCR MR RIBEYE N138 Dam: WS MISS RIBEYE S135 WS MISS DESTINY M71

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

8 0.4 28.7 51.2 -0.5 8 22.4

-12.1 -0.08 0.09 0 0.12 116 60

ASA# 2547139

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

9.6 0.5 35.6 53.9 3.4 1.8 19.6

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-5.3 -0.05 0.11 0 0.06 115 63

Hetro Black son out of Winchester out of a Big Sky daughter. Low birth weight EPD with good calving ease and doing all this without sacrificing growth….. 821 adj weaning weight. 0105x will make some great replacement females and calves that will grow.

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

RC STINGER 072K Sire: TNT GUNNER N208 TNT MISS HONEY L9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34

-20.3 0.02 0.42 0.05 0.03 113 61

1/2 blood Winchester son. Winchester was added to our program two years ago and his calves remain consistent…moderate framed with a ton of middle all with a very reasonable birth weight. 0100x will work on red or black cows. Homo Polled and Hetro Black

10.5 -0.3 27.9 43.9 2.7 6 20

Tattoo: 0105X • Birthdate: 2/12/10 • Adj. BW: 93 lbs. • Adj. WW: 821 lbs. Adj. YW: 1420 lbs.

Tattoo: 0100X • Birthdate: 2/11/10 • Adj. BW: 86 lbs. • Adj. WW: 767 lbs. Adj. YW: 1297 lbs. CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

Hetro Black Winchester son that is out of a great young TNT on Target cow. Adj weaning weight of 824 with a negative birth weight epd.

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled 1/2 Simmental

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34

ASA# 2547184

Tattoo: 0099X • Birthdate: 2/10/10 • Adj. BW: 92 lbs. • Adj. WW: 824 lbs. Adj. YW: 1355 lbs.

Here is another really good Outback out of a Gambler daughter. He will add length and dimension to his calves and will add pay weight for your bottom line. Homo Black.

BTS WIN 099X

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

-6.5 0.1 0.15 0.05 -0.03 114 60

This is a black son of Gunner out of a Mr. Rib eye daughter that we purchased from the Wilkenson Simmental program. He is very long sided and heavy muscled he is hetero black.

Lot 39 9

THSR LUCKY MAN X059

ASA# 2549797

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: X059 • Birthdate: 2/13/10 • Adj. BW: 85 lbs. • Adj. WW: 792 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665K Sire: GW LUCKY MAN 644N GW MISS 600U 964J STEVENSON MAXIMUM 42C Dam: SILVERCRKMAXIMUM42C H208 SILVERCLAUSDUTCHESSSUPME

BTS WIN 112X

ASA# 2547116

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0112X • Birthdate: 2/16/10 • Adj. BW: 93 lbs. • Adj. WW: 755 lbs. Adj. YW: 1269 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34 HOOKS RED QUORUM 55H Dam: BTS CHERI CHERI N303 RIV BLACK JOLENE 818H

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

10.4 -0.3 25.7 44.5 3.5 2.5 15.4

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

BTS DAK WIN 117X

TNT ON TARGET J94 Dam: THSR ROCHELLE R527 THSR F1 L114

ES DAKOTA NK68 Dam: GKM DAKOTA SKYE T706 BDV JENNY J105

9.6 -0.3 35.1 60 3.5 1.1 18.6

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

5.1 0.8 29.6 60.8 -1.4 2 16.8

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

0.3 0.03 0.06 0.04 0.21 93 58

BTS FOCUS FORWARD 013X

ASA# 2547113

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: 013X • Birthdate: 2/25/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 803 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

Tattoo: 0117X • Birthdate: 2/19/10 • Adj. BW: 86 lbs. • Adj. WW: 784 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. EPDs

ASA# 2549799

This Superior son out of a TNT On Target daughter will add pounds to your calves. He is very long made with a big hip. His mother has been a very consistent producer in our program. He is Homo Polled and Homo Black by pedigree.

ASA# 2547183

CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

THSR SUPERIOR X061

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 Sire: MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018 EBS JOKERS CAREN

-11.5 -0.08 0.11 0.01 0.17 118 59

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34

9.2 25.5

3.4 0.2 0.45 0.06 -0.1 117 71

Tattoo: X061 • Birthdate: 2/18/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 776 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

If you are looking for a Red bull that will calve easy and continue to grow … 0112x should be one to look at. 0112x is a Winchester out of a Quorum cow that has continued to bring home a calf at the top every year. Great replacement female maker without sacrificing growth.

-1.5 32.6 71.5

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

Check out the numbers on this homo polled homo black son of Lucky Man out of one of our best Angus cows. His maternal sister was the top selling female a couple years back at the ND Simmental Classic Sale going to Clearwater Simmentals in Indiana and is now in their donor program. This bull is one of the stoutest made bulls that we will be offering this year. He will need to be on your short list.

Lot 41

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

S A F FOCUS OF E R Sire: MYTTY IN FOCUS MYTTY COUNTESS 906

-2.5 -0.13 0.09 0 0.32 116 64

BTS NIGHT RIDER H817 Dam: BTS MS MIRANDA M214 RIV BLACK JEWEL 967J

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0 0.3 45.5 88.1 0 3.2 26

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

15.5 0.29 0.51 0.05 -0.31 117 77

1/2 blood In Focus son, with tremendous growth, note his 47 and 90 growth EPD’s. 013x was the highest indexing bull in his group with a weaning weight of 803 pounds with a 106 index. His mother is a Night Rider daughter who has done a superb job over the years. On 7 calves she has an average index of 106 on weaning weight and yearling weight. See Picture on Back Cover

Hetro Black son out of a young Dakota daughter. 0117x was born easy and has continued to grow very well. His calves will add pay weight to your bottom line.

THSR OUT BACK XO71

ASA# 2549808

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: X071 • Birthdate: 2/25/10 • Adj. BW: 91 lbs. • Adj. WW: 754 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Hetero Black

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226L Sire: DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S DRS MICKS BLK SABEL J91 S GRID MAKER 5100 Dam: DF ERICA 717 EAR ERICA J319

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

-0.4 33.4 77.1 5.4 22.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

8.6 0.23 0.38 0.07 -0.06 108 67

This Sim-Angus bull is out of another very good Spickler bred Angus cow. This is her second calf and she has done a very good job. X071 is a very good looking bull that will add eye appeal and class to his calves. He will work weather you are selling steers by the pound or keeping replacement heifers to put back into the herd. He is homo polled and hetero black.

Lot 46 10

BTS THE FORCE 017X

ASA# 2562929

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 017X • Birthdate: 2/26/10 • Adj. BW: 90 lbs. • Adj. WW: 713 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY KBHR PAY DIRT S004 Dam: BTS MS THAT 873U BTS SHES ALL THAT M210

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

12.7 -1.7 32.2 58.5 5.7 6.5 22.6

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-5.2 -0.06 0.38 0.03 0.37 133 72

Here is a nondiluter red Shearforce out of a first calf heifer. This red Shearforce has the potential to be a calving ease candidate, with his 13 CE and -1.7 BW EPD’s. His API and TI are in the top 5% coming in at 133 and 72.

Shear Force – Sire of Lots 47 & 48

BTS RED FORCE 016X

ASA# 2547201

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Blk Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 016X • Birthdate: 2/26/10 • Adj. BW: 93 lbs. • Adj. WW: 740 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204L Dam: BTS MS POWER 835U BTS LADY CAT L131

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

11.7 0.3 31.5 59.2 5.3 9.1 24.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-1.7 -0.07 0.28 0.04 0.47 127 67

A super Shearforce bull out of a first calf heifer. Will be an easy calving bull that will sire some great replacement females. Exceptional balanced EPD’s all the way across on this calf. He has a 128 API and 68 TI.

Lot 48

BTS POWER BEEF 014X

ASA# 2547177

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 014X • Birthdate: 2/26/10 • Adj. BW: 91 lbs. • Adj. WW: 794 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K Sire: WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72 CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: BTS SWEET DREAM S610 BTS MICHELLE M215

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

12.4 -0.6 42.2 68.7 5 6.3 27.4

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

2 -0.04 0.4 0.02 0.33 147 77

Take note here everyone, this Beefmaker son has it all. Flawless EPD’s with 11 CE, 1 BW with considerable above average growth at 41 and 67 WW and YW EPD’s. On top of that his API and TI are both in the top 1%. This is no fluke as Power Beef’s mother goes back to one of our most prolific cow families. His mother is a full sister by blood to the $10,000 State Sale heifer going to Pearl Valley Simmentals.

PSR 191X

Lot 49

ASA# 2556233

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 191X • Birthdate: 2/27/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 787 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: LRS BIG COUNTRY TIME 82U LRS MS BIG COUNTRY 948J ER BLACK CISCO 532C Dam: PSR MISS BRISTO 191R PSR FAST TRACK 125N

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

9.6 3.3 51.7 86.6 5.1 -2.6 23.3

THSR OUT BACK X074

ASA# 2549811

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: X074 • Birthdate: 2/27/10 • Adj. BW: 86 lbs. • Adj. WW: 790 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Homo Black CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226L Sire: DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S DRS MICKS BLK SABEL J91

18.4 0.06 0.2 0.01 0.15 119 71

S GRID MAKER 5100 Dam: DF ERROLINE 712 S ERROLINE 3160

This black big country time son is a stunning individual. He comes out of a black Cisco daughter that gets better every year. Her calves are in the top of the class

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

-1.1 36 78.2 3.7 21.7

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

8 0.23 0.34 0.07 -0.06 111 69

These Outback bull keep impressing us more and more each day by the way they are born and how they keep getting better each day. His mother was bred in the Spickler program also and is becoming a very good cow. He is homo polled and homo black.

PSR 47X

ASA# 2556234

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 47X • Birthdate: 2/28/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 719 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: GCF MR AMIGO GCF MISS MT-ZEL LBR CROCKETT R81 Dam: PSR MISS U47 PSR MISS 243K

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7.5 1.3 44.3 75.2 1 -0.2 21.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

8.8 0.05 0.28 0.02 0.15 115 71

A red Mr Amigo son out of a Crockett first calf heifer. With a 82 lb. birth WT 89 ADJ willl work well on first calf heifers.

Lot 52

THSR OUT BACK XO80

ASA# 2549817

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk Purebred

Tattoo: X080 • Birthdate: 3/3/10 • Adj. BW: 94 lbs. • Adj. WW: 852 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Hetero Black

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226L Sire: DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S DRS MICKS BLK SABEL J91 LRS WCS MASTER DESIGN 58 Dam: WCS MSCONNECTION747T WCS MS CLASS ACT 258M

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

5.5 1.6 47.9 83.9 6.3 3.2 27.2

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

14.5 0.06 0.23 0.02 0.16 112 72

X080 posted our number one adj 205 weight. He is sire by Superior and his dam was purchased from the ND Simmental Classic Sale when she was an open heifer. Just check out his EPD’s he has very good numbers across the board. This bull is very long made with a big middle. Hetero Black.

Lot 53

BTS RED RIB 132X

ASA# 2547214

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0132X • Birthdate: 3/5/10 • Adj. BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 716 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

IPU BLACK STEAKHOUSE 34H Sire: R PLUS RED RIBEYE 1134L SOUTHHOLDEN MISSRED 2H HART GENTLE BEN F314 Dam: SRS KLARA SRS C-21

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

3.7 3.8 38.3 72.4 0.2 -2.2 16.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

11.4 0.01 0.17 0 0.14 95 62

One of the younger bulls in the offering but what a pound maker…..Gain on 60 day test 5.3 lbs per day. Stout made cow bull here!

PSR 7X

ASA# 2556226

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 7X • Birthdate: 3/5/10 • Adj. BW: 83 lbs. • Adj. WW: 764 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

HTP SVF IN DEW TIME Sire: LRS BIG COUNTRY TIME 82U LRS MS BIG COUNTRY 948J PSR BLACK SHADOW 304H Dam: PSR MISS SHADOW 7K PSR MISS IRISH 13F

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

9.2 1 41.5 76.5 6.4 1.1 21.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

9.5 0.08 0.2 0.02 0.08 120 69

This son of big country time will add muscle and power to your program. 7x has great eye appeal, his momma goes back to the great Blk Irish Kansas.

Lot 55 12

THSR OUT BACK X086

ASA# 2549823

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 1/2 Simmental

Tattoo: X086 • Birthdate: 3/5/10 • Adj. BW: 88 lbs. • Adj. WW: 801 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Homo Black

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226L Sire: DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S DRS MICKS BLK SABEL J91 Dam: H1

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

-0.3 33.4 62.1 2.4 19.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-0.9 0.2 0.38 0.06 -0.15 107 66

Here is a very good son of DRS Outback, you won’t find another bull with more middle. This Sim-Angus bull is put together very good and will add weight to his calves. Homo Black.

Lot 56

BTS RED KIT 134X

ASA# 2547215

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0134X • Birthdate: 3/6/10 • Adj. BW: 87 lbs. • Adj. WW: 775 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

BH TRACKER 998J Sire: THSF FREEDOM 300N SAFN MISS ZING 02H BTS NIGHT RIDER H817 Dam: SRS KIT SRS G739 GABRIELLE

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7.4 0 39.4 75.1 5.7 3.4 23.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

7.3 -0.02 0.02 0.01 0.25 109 65

Look no more….loaded with growth (775 adj weaning weight) and maternal traits to spare…Freedom out of the SRS Kit cow. If you are looking for a bull with growth and to keep replacements this bull is the ticket. Homo Polled Test Pending

Lot 57

BTS WIN 133X

ASA# 2547186

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Red Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0133X • Birthdate: 3/6/10 • Adj. BW: 89 lbs. • Adj. WW: 830 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34 BDV TRUE CHOICE 21L Dam: KSR TRUE FLECK 693R KSR BLACK FLECK 93J

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

0 1 43 67.7 0 -6.7 14.8

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

3.7 0.02 0.19 0.02 0.17 107 69

Heavy bone and Heavy muscled calf….830 lbs adj weaning weight….Deep sided with a big square hip…Great Red calf to put on your red cows if you sell your steers by the pound!

Lot 58

PSR 60X

ASA# 2556228

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 60X • Birthdate: 3/7/10 • Adj. BW: 78 lbs. • Adj. WW: 675 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: GCF MR AMIGO GCF MISS MT-ZEL PSR MR 7027J Dam: PSR MISS LIZZY 60L 7N 38D

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

8.3 -1.1 39.9 69.4 0.9 -1 19

PSR 49X

ASA# 2556225

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 49X • Birthdate: 3/10/10 • Adj. BW: 84 lbs. • Adj. WW: 732 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

PSR GEMACO 97L

1.9 0 0.16 0 0.07 118 69

Sire: PSR63S PSR MISS LENA 63L ER BIG SKY 545B Dam: 49H PSR MISS CHIEF 14F

Here comes a solid red son of Mr Amigo. Look at that bw epd(-1.1) you can rest easy in calving season by using 60x. It is very likely he is homo polled.

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

6.1 1.4 38.1 65 0.2 4.4 23.4

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

3 0.04 0.09 0.01 -0.01 107 63

PSR 49x is a red son PSR63S (a black gemaco son) His dam will be 15 this spring, longevity runs deep in this pedigree. He got a small scuried on one side. Has low birth wt and high 205 wt.

PSR 11X

ASA# 2556227

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 11X • Birthdate: 3/11/10 • Adj. BW: 84 lbs. • Adj. WW: 691 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

RC STINGER 072K Sire: TNT GUNNER N208 TNT MISS HONEY L9 BONINA POLLD ZENITH 5006 Dam: PSR MISS ZIENITH 11K PSR MISS BIK 19F

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

7.8 0.3 32.7 61.2 0.7 1.4 17.8

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

-0.5 0.08 0.08 0.04 0.01 96 61

Here is a red son out of the great TNT Gunner, polled Zienith on the bottom side. 11x is moderate frame, low birth wt(84lb) very balanced epd"s.

Lot 61

PSR 155X

ASA# 2556232

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled 1/2 Simmental

Dam: 155P

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

– -1.2 26.2 46.3 – 1 14.1

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226L Sire: DRS J91 OUTBACK 604S DRS MICKS BLK SABEL J91

-11.8 0.21 0.47 0.07 -0.26 111 64

3C PASQUE 8773 Dam: THSR 416P H14

BTS SKY WIN 141X

ASA# 2547151

Owned by: BLACK TIE SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 0141X • Birthdate: 3/16/10 • Adj. BW: 86 lbs. • Adj. WW: 877 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: WINCHESTER HR P8315 HS REFLECTIONS J34 ER BIG SKY 545B Dam: NPS MISS RED SKY NPS R500

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

12.1 -1 35.3 53.6 3.7 4.1 21.8

PSR 158X

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

PSR MISS LENA 63L BRANDED BEEF LCC L397L Dam: PSR MISS GO GIRL 158P TNT MISS AMY G58

EPDs 5.8 2.3 39.4 69.4 4.3 6.6 26.3

12.7 0.14 0.16 0.05 0.11 96 64

ASA# 2556229

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

5.9 1.8 52.3 93.2 0.3 0.3 26.4

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

20.4 0.11 0.14 0 -0.05 112 72

Out of our herd sire 7T(ES Dakota son) this hetro black son will add dollars to any program. 63x is our #1 250 ww in our herd. A late birth date, small birth wt and large wean wt. Pos. Homo polled. Add some guts

ASA# 2556231

CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

PSR 63X

SRS FORTUNE 500 Dam: PSR MISS LENA 63L PSR MISS TINA J8

Tattoo: 158X • Birthdate: 4/3/10 • Adj. BW: 90 lbs. • Adj. WW: 687 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

PSR GEMACO 97L

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

ES DAKOTA NK68 Sire: PSR SIR IMAGE 7T PSR MISS SHADOW 7K

-7.7 -0.05 0.19 0.01 0.14 126 67

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Sire: PSR63S

4.6 2.1 40.8 78.8 4.7 6.6 27

Tattoo: 63X • Birthdate: 4/2/10 • Adj. BW: 87 lbs. • Adj. WW: 845 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

If you are looking for a red heifer bull prospect be sure to take a look! He is out of two of the best calving ease bulls in the breed…weaning weight ratio of 119%. Easy calving (80 lbs actual birth weight) with performance second to none …...be sure to look at his 877 adj weaning weight.

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

This 3/4 blood Sim-Angus has a very good set of numbers from one end to the other. This March bull has developed very well and continues to get better every day. If you are looking for a bull that will add performance here he is. Homo Black.

This black half blood is a calving ease specialist. At 76# birth, he grew into a big soggy frame with a smooth muscle. Homo polled and black

ASA# 2549829

Tattoo: X096 • Birthdate: 3/13/10 • Adj. BW: 101 lbs. • Adj. WW: 809 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. Homo Black

Tattoo: 155X • Birthdate: 3/11/10 • Adj. BW: 76 lbs. • Adj. WW: 697 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs.

CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEW

THSR OUT BACK X096

Owned by: TRIPLE H SIMMENTALS • Blk 3/4 Simmental

PSR 78X

ASA# 2556230

Owned by: PHERSON SIMMENTALS • Polled Purebred

Tattoo: 78X • Birthdate: 4/3/10 • Adj. BW: 91 lbs. • Adj. WW: 688 lbs. Adj. YW: 0 lbs. CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

ES DAKOTA NK68 Sire: PSR SIR IMAGE 7T PSR MISS SHADOW 7K

7.1 0.02 -0.04 0 0.03 95 60

PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER Dam: PSR MISS MAMIE 78M 201G

PSR158X is a red (son of PSR63S) out of a black Branded Beef daughter. This april 3 son is deep bodied and wide topped.

EPDs CE: BW: WW: YW: MCE: MM: MWW:

5.5 2 37.1 78.3 1 6.4 24.9

CW: YG: MB: BF: REA: API: TI:

12.6 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.24 111 61

If it is frame you want78X will get it to you. 78X is a black son of herd sire 7T. Take a good look at his EPDs, you can wear out your pick-up trying to find better ones. Make sure to look him up at sale time.

ASA SUGGESTED SALE TERMS BIDDING AND APPLICABLE LAW: All cattle listed in this offering comply with prevailing sale terms and conditions as set forth by the laws of the state wherein the sale is conducted. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, by either the auctioneer or consignor, except as set forth herein, as to the merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose of any animal offered in this sale. The right to bid or the right to reject the final bid, if done before the hammer falls, is reserved for all sellers unless otherwise announced from the sale block or as prohibited by law in the state wherein the sale is being conducted.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Any change of information other than in the catalog will be announced from the auction block and such announcements shall take precedence over printed material. All statements made from the auction block or those made by the seller (in private treaty) must be documented by seller if requested by the buyer at time of sale.

TERMS: Terms of sale are cash unless satisfactory credit arrangements have been made with the seller previous to the sale of any animal so affected. PURCHASER’S RISK: Each animal becomes the property of and therefore is also the risk of the purchaser as soon as it is sold; except it shall be the obligation of the seller to see that animals are fed and cared for free of charge to purchaser, until loaded for shipment or until the expiration of twenty-four (24) hours after the sale, whichever occurs first.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: 1. All cattle entered for sale must meet the health regulations of the state in which they are sold. All other agreements regarding the health of the animal will be between the buyer and seller and should be documented in writing. 2. If sale cattle are returned to the seller for an adjustment, they must meet the health requirements of the state they are returned to.

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY: Each animal which is catalogued, offered and sold as a registered animal shall have a certificate of registry available at time of sale. When an animal is sold as “eligible for registry” or “registry applied for”, the seller shall be responsible for obtaining the certificate of registry and for the proper transfer of the certificate to the purchaser including full payment of transfer fees.

IDENTIFICATION: Each animal at time of sale must have a readable tattoo or brand corresponding to that shown on the certificate of registration.

AUTHENTICITY OF PEDIGREE: When an animal, through parental validation, is determined to have an ancestry other than that reported on the registration certificate, the buyer shall be entitled to a refund of the purchase price from the seller upon return of the animal to the farm of the seller at the seller’s expense. The animal in question, at the buyer’s option, may be exchanged for another animal of equal value, or if agreeable with the buyer, the seller may have the certificate returned to the buyer. Any adjustment provided herein, if selected, shall absolve the seller from further liability for authenticity of pedigree to the buyer. BREEDING GUARANTEES AND DEFINITIONS:

AND

CONDITIONS

EMBRYO TRANSFER: 1. Sellers should provide upon request a complete history of embryo transfer activity for any female offered for sale. 2. Withholding information on the existence of frozen embryos at the time of sale would be considered an unethical practice.

HORNED-SCURRED-POLLED: DEFINITIONS: 1. HORNED — An animal with a horn growth affixed to the skull that has or has not been removed. 2. POLLED/SCURRED — An animal with rudimentary horn growth that will not develop into a horn. The rudimentary horn growth may or may not become affixed to the skull at an older age. 3. POLLED — An animal with absence of horn growth. (An animal can have scurs and still be genetically polled.) 4. SMOOTH POLLED — A smooth-polled individual has no scurs and does not develop scurs later in life.

GUARANTEES: 1. If an animal is sold as polled or polled/scurred and proves to be horned, the seller shall be obligated to refund the purchase price upon return of the animal to the farm of the seller at the expense of the seller or may be exchanged for a polled animal of equal value whichever is acceptable to the buyer. The buyer has thirty (30) days from date of sale to notify the seller that an adjustment is in order. 2. If an animal is sold as smooth-polled and proves to be scurred, the seller shall be obligated to refund the price upon return of the animal to the farm of the seller at the expense of the seller or at the buyer’s option shall be exchanged for a smooth-polled animal of equal value. 3. If an animal is sold as polled and develops scurs, the seller will not be obligated to make any adjustment as a scurred animal is considered polled. 4. If an animal is sold as polled and has scurs, it shall be so announced at the time of sale that the animal has scurs. If it is not announced and the buyer finds before the animal leaves the sale premises that the animal has scurs, the buyer must notify the seller of the findings. The seller shall then be obligated to refund the purchase price.

OPTIONS AND PRIVILEGES OF RETURN OR ADJUSTMENT: The following adjustments do not preclude the right of the buyer and seller to mutually agree upon other terms and conditions for settlement of any dispute. 1. All claims for adjustment or refund must be made in writing either six (6) months from the date of sale or no later than when the animal reaches 24 months of age whichever occurs later, with the exception of claims involving misrepresentation of service sire or as otherwise provided herein.

1. Females are guaranteed to be breeders, with the exception of: a) Female calves sold at side of dam b) Injury or disease occurring to the animal after time of sale c) Gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the purchaser d) Females used in ovum transplant after time of sale e) Cows sold with calf at side or a female that calves after sale to a breeding prior to the date of sale

2. In the event an animal is claimed to be a nonbreeder, the animal may be returned to the farm of the seller, at the buyer’s expense, if in good physical condition, and the return is in compliance with the health requirements of the seller’s state. The seller shall be entitled to a six (6) month trial period following the return of the animal in which to prove the animal is a breeder. If at the end of six (6) months the seller is unable to prove the animal is a breeder, the seller shall, at the option of buyer, replace the animal with another equal value or refund the purchase price. Either option shall be deemed full satisfaction and settlement.

2. Bulls are guaranteed to be breeders (definition as the ability to settle healthy cows by the time the bull is 18 months of age) with the exception of: a) Bull calves sold at side of dam b) Injury or disease occurring to the animal after time of sale c) Gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the purchaser d) Bulls shown competitively after sale

3. If a female is sold as “safe in calf” to a given sire or sires on a specified date or dates and proves not to be as represented, the buyer is entitled to a refund of the purchase price from the seller upon return of the animal and resulting progeny thereof to the farm of the seller at the seller’s expense.

3. Any guarantees with respect to the ability to freeze semen shall be made by separate agreement between buyer and seller. 4. Safe in calf females are females that have been diagnosed pregnant by a competent veterinarian, and are pregnant at time of sale. 5. A bred female is a female known to have been served by a bull either by natural breeding or artificial insemination, but it does not necessarily mean that the female is safe in calf to that service. 6. A pasture bred female is a female that has been pastured with a designated bull and has been exposed for the time stated, but it does not necessarily mean that this female is safe in calf to that bull. 7. An open female is a non-pregnant animal. 8. Calves sold off their dams (split pairs) shall carry the full breeding guarantee.

PRIVILEGE OF PURCHASER TO EXAMINE: The purchaser of a female animal may have her examined within twenty-four (24) hours after the fall of the hammer and prior to removal from sale premises. The pregnancy status of breeding status of an female so examined, when found not to be as represented at the time of sale, is cause for the female to be returned to the seller as unsold.

4. If a female is sold as “open” and proves to be with calf at time of sale and examined pregnant within sixty (60) days after sale, the buyer may return the animal to the farm of the seller prior to calving for a refund of the full purchase price or for another animal of equal value, whichever acceptable to the buyer. It shall be the obligation of the seller to bear any expenses incurred for transportation of the animal in question to the farm of the seller.

ETHICS:

The Association considers it an unethical practice to offer for sale genetic material or an animal which is known to carry a deleterious genetic factor as defined by ASA without first informing the potential buyer or buyers of this fact. Any advertising, descriptive material or pedigree initiated by the owner of a proven carrier of a detrimental genetic factor as defined by ASA shall include a statement defining the deleterious factor or factors which the animal in question possesses. Any effort to conceal such information is considered to be equally unethical.

LIMITATIONS OF OBLIGATIONS: 1. If the aforementioned suggested terms and conditions are adopted, they should constitute a contract between the buyer and seller for each animal sold under these terms, as such, should be binding upon both parties. Animals resold following purchase in a sale shall constitute a separate transation and the privileges and obligations of the original two parties connected thereto are not covered by the terms and conditions of sale. 2. The American Simmental Association, its directors or employees are not in any way responsible or liable for enforcing the suggested terms and conditions of any agreement involving transactions between buyers and sellers.

11/08

NOTES

QUICK GUIDE to ASA EPDs and $ INDEXES Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs, the difference between two sires’ EPDs represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. For example, if sires A and B have EPDs of +10 and –5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units). Key to using EPDs is knowing what units they are expressed in. For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight EPDs, A would be expected to sire 15-pounds more weaning weight than B. If calving ease were the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we’d expect A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s EPDs rank him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org. Listed below are the units ASA EPDs are expressed in: All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario. (See below for more details.) Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat. Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight. Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers. Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight. Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters. Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk. Marbling (MRB): Marbling score. Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth. Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye. Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a steak. Stayability (STAY): Percent of daughters remaining in the cowherd at 6 years of age.

Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario. (See below for more details.) Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight. Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight. Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score. $ Indexes: Though EPDs allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle. That’s where $ indexes come in. Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend EPDs and economics to estimate an animal’s overall impact on your bottom line. The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the following $ indexes: All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield. Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield. Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if you’re keeping replacements use API, if not, TI. Then, just as with EPDs, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another. For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a+50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes

Patrick Thorson PO Box 1 Kindred, ND 58051

Monday February 14, 2011 1:00 CST

Winter Show Building Valley City, ND

Bull Sale

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