16th Annual
Selling 100+ Bulls and Females March 7th in Pawnee Rock, KS
Fellow Cattlemen,
As we put the final touches on the 16th edition of the Predictable Genetics, Proven Performance sale catalog, we are excited about the depth and quality of this year’s offering. This set of cattle has exceeded expectations in nearly every way, and we look forward to displaying them to the public.
It is truly an unprecedented time to be involved in the beef industry. Calf prices are at historic levels, bred females are routinely bringing over $5,000 per head, and sound cull bulls are selling for $4,000–$5,000. We have not seen a better opportunity to profitably and affordably upgrade genetics in commercial cow herds. The long-standing adage that the value of five feeder calves should determine the price of the next herd bull now places producers in a stronger position than ever before.
We remain committed to offering some of the best heterosis-driven genetics in the seedstock industry, while doing so at a more affordable level than nearly anywhere in the country. Our customers continue to report added performance, commonly seeing 50–100 pounds of additional weaning weight. In today’s market, that equates to an added $300–$400 per head to the bottom line.
In recent years, the industry has pushed aggressively toward higher end weights, often resulting in increased mature cow size. The genetics represented in this sale are designed to hold the line on mature cow size without sacrificing performance. We have also introduced several new sire groups this year that add growth while maintaining calving ease and feed efficiency.
The sale will again be broadcast live with online bidding available through CCI.live. We encourage all prospective bidders to register and be approved prior to sale day.
Cattle will be available for viewing on Friday, and we invite everyone to join us for the popular Friday night shrimp boil. A complete list of phone numbers is provided for assistance with cattle evaluation and bidding. Please feel free to contact any of these individuals as needed.
On behalf of the Loving Family, we sincerely appreciate your interest, calls, messages, and visits. Thank you for the confidence you place in us as you invest in the genetic future of your cow herd. We look forward to visiting with you on March 7th, or sooner.
Sincerely,
The Loving Family
auCtioneer
Kyle Elwood (785) 493-2901
Sale loCation
From Great Bend, Ks: Go 10 miles west on Hwy 56/156 to SW 90 Ave. Turn south and go 1 ¾ miles and turn right on SW 70 Rd. Head west 1/8 mile.
From Hwy 56/156 at west edge of Pawnee Rock: 2 3/8 miles east on SW 70 Rd.
aCCommodationS
Best Western (620) 792-3541
Great Bend
Holiday Inn Express (620) 603-6565
Great Bend
SChedule
March 6
12 - 6 pm: Cattle available for viewing
6 pm: Shrimp Boil at the Barn
March 7
8 am - 1 pm: Coffee, rolls and cattle available for viewing
12 pm: Homemade Brisket Lunch
1 pm: Auction
Rodeway Inn (620) 285-2300
Larned
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All videos and updates prior to sale day can be found on our website, LovingFarms.com.
Sale day phoneS
Marty Loving (620) 786-2018
Scott Loving (620) 786-1369
Kristin Mizner (620) 786-4907
Jeff Stump (620) 282-8364
Cas Salley (918) 855-3152
Kansas Stockman
Darryl Rahn (217) 473-1124
Shorthorn Country
Matt Woolfolk (731) 694-6469
MRW Cattle Resources
Alex Miller (620) 728-8431 The Stock Exchange Now on CCI.Live. Register to bid online prior to March 7.
Click the video icon on the picture of the animal.
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Calving Ease Direct (CED): The most important EPD in sire selection for use on heifers. This value is expressed as a percent of unassisted births; the more positive a number is the more desirable.
Calving Ease Maternal (CEM): Reflects a bull’s ability to sire daughters who calve unassisted. The value is expressed as a percentage of unassisted births, with a more positive number being more desirable.
Birth Weight (BW): An indicator of birth weight and calving ease. Larger BW EPDs typically, but not always indicate more calving difficulty.
Weaning Weight (WW): Weaning weight measures the differences in weight of calves at weaning, and is also reported in pounds. A higher WW EPD indicates an expected higher weaning weight.
Yearling Weight (YW): Like other weight traits, YW measure the differences in weight of animals at yearling, and is also expressed in pounds. Higher YW EPDs indicate a higher expected yearling weight.
Milk (MK): the expected differences in a bull’s daughters’ calves at weaning weight due to their milking ability. Milk is looking at how well daughters milk and how that translates to the weaning weights of their calves. A higher MK EPD indicates a higher weaning weight due to the bull’s daughters’ milking ability.
Total Maternal (TM): TM predicts the total difference in weight of a bull’s daughters’ calves at weaning. A portion of this difference in weight comes from the milking ability of the bull’s daughters (MK EPD), and a portion comes from the genes for growth passed from the bull to his daughters and then on to their calves. The TM EPD is calculated by taking ½ of a bull’s WW EPD + his MK EPD.
Stayability (ST): The newest addition to the Shorthorn EPD lineup, Stayability is a measure of the percentage of a bull’s daughters that will still be in the herd at six years old. Like CED and CEM, Stayability is expressed as a percentage. A higher ST EPD indicates a higher percentage of daughters staying in the herd.
Carcass Weight (CW): expressed in pounds as a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires.
Ribeye Area (REA): REA measures the difference in ribeye area of a bull’s progeny. REA is measured in square inches. A higher REA EPD is indicative of expected larger ribeyes.
Backfat (FT): Fat thickness measures the amount of back fat on a carcass. FT is reported in inches. A lower FT EPD indicates a bull whose progeny will have less fat on the carcass than a bull with a higher FT EPD.
Marbling Score (MB): evaluation of intramuscular fat deposition in the ribeye as expressed in USDA numeric marbling scores. Higher values indicate genetics that are expected to marble and have a higher quality grade.
Calving Ease Direct ($CEZ): 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.
Cow Productivity Index: The Cow Productivity Index is the newest offering in the ASA genetic lineup as a tool focused on identifying the cattle that do the things we (and the Shorthorn commercial customer) expect of a productive momma cow: calve unassisted, raise strong calves to weaning, keep mature size in check, and stay in the productive herd for years to come. The models utilized to construct this index utilize Shorthorn genetics on commercial British females with the resulting F1 heifers retained as replacements while the steer mates are marketed at weaning.
Feedlot ($F): $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.
Dam Weaning Ratio (DWR): Indication of dam’s productivity. First number is number of progeny. Second number is weaning index.
Genetic Defect Status: All lots have been testesd for the 3 known Shorthorn defects and they are noted with a F or C after each individual defect.
Trait Indicators
Quickly identify necessary traits with these indicators next to each animal.
Calving Ease
Individuals that are strong on actual performance and EPDs for birthweight and calving ease.
Performance
High growth individuals having an advantage on performance indicator EPDs and actual performance.
Efficiency
Individuals that lead their contemporary groups in feed efficiency.
Premium
Individuals that excel on premium based carcass traits and $F.
Trait Indicators
QR Code (Details on page 3)
18ASHVALLEY ANSWER 444425
19ASHVALLEY PALERMO 448424
51ASHVALLEY RAWHIDE 505323
63ASHVALLEY RED ROCK 505823
7ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE 4424 22
22 ASHVALLEY RED WAVE 4467 22
57ASHVALLEY BRONC 5086 22
2 ASHVALLEY RED WAVE 441121
14ASHVALLEY EVOLUTION 448721
17ASHVALLEY STATEMENT 444021
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35 ASHVALLEY COUNTER 4456
57ASHVALLEY BRONC 5086155.98
37ASHVALLEY BRONC 5008154.68
23ASHVALLEY STEADFAST 4479154.62
28ASHVALLEY RONAN 4421154.43
$F
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44 ASHVALLEY RAWHIDE 5054 79
43ASHVALLEY RAWHIDE 505568
51ASHVALLEY RAWHIDE 505366
46ASHVALLEY LONGMIRE 502365
52ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE 50364
13ASHVALLEY EVOLUTION 447663
64 ASHVALLEY SL LONGMIRE 5026 63
37ASHVALLEY BRONC 500863
68ASHVALLEY RAWHIDE 501063
69ASHVALLEY LONGMIRE 501562
8ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE 444262
ASHVALLEY TIMES SQUARE 5032 22 9ASHVALLEY STATEMENT 4430 22 19ASHVALLEY PALERMO 4484 22
30ASHVALLEY 4462 21
1ASHVALLEY COMPLETE 444921
28ASHVALLEY RONAN 442121
7ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE 442421 11, 67, 40, 59, 11, 31, 55, 3420
44 ASHVALLEY RAWHIDE 5054 119
52 ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE 503 113 8ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE 4442 108
5ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE 4418 107
46ASHVALLEY LONGMIRE 5023106 43 ASHVALLEY RAWHIDE 5055 104
49ASHVALLEY LONGMIRE 5039103
64ASHVALLEY SL LONGMIRE 5026100 69ASHVALLEY LONGMIRE 5015100
ASHVALLEY BOTTOMLINE
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We haven’t seen a response to a social media post like the one sparked by a quick clip from 4411’s sale video. The reaction was immediate and 4411 was praised across the board for his mass and power. He may be even more impressive on paper than he is to the eye, combining heifer-safe calving ease with big growth and ranking as one of the top feed efficiency bulls in the offering.
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The most powerful Complete son to date, 4449 is massive from end to end and flat gets it done. He’s loaded with muscle, shape, and presence and the numbers back every bit of it up. His dam is a two time Pacer Performance cow and one of the elite composite females on the place, proven by a 104 weaning ratio on six calves. This is power, performance, and predictability rolled into one package.
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ASH VALLEY SL EMMA 7519 BROWN PACESETTER Y7170 ASH VALLEY LADY 8719 Performance
VALLEY LADY 5794
ASH VALLEY PRESIDENT 5710 FHSU 074K ET MANN MS R017 AJA Y59
ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 1693
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 5705 Pacesetter
ADGDMIF:GRFI 4.025.86.5-1.6
One of the first halfblood red to halfblood black matings, and the proof is undeniable. This bull is an absolute tank, powerful and rugged. His dam is a true cornerstone female and a multiple time Pacesetter dam; with every bull calf she’s raised landing in the top end of their respective sale groups. The Bronc sired bulls were the most heavily demanded set in the 2025 sale, and this one brings that same elite look, muscle, and numbers to the table.
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A standout since birth, 4465 needs no introduction. He’s the bull nearly everyone who has sorted this set has pushed straight to the top. 4465 is long bodied, massively big-middled, and loaded with performance. He backs it up on paper with big WW and YW ratios, a top 10% BW EPD, and ranks as one of the top ultrasound bulls in the fall group.
Denotes top 25% of Breed
tml BronC 4497
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 7311 Pacesetter
4046
Top-end calving ease with real-world growth to go with it, this bull checks the boxes from every angle. He ranks in the top 5% for $BMI and is attractively made with a balanced, functional look. The cow power behind him is undeniable with his dam being a two-time Pacer Performance female with four calves weaned and an outstanding average weaning ratio of 111, proving the consistency and performance built into this pedigree.
The perfect way to begin the final set of BottomLine sons, 4418 flat defines what BottomLine has meant to this program. He brings real, heifer-safe calving ease without giving up an ounce of growth, pushing to the very top of the registry for growth EPDs. That extreme birth to yearling spread is loaded with elite carcass merit, making him a high-impact bull built to move a cow herd forward.
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Bottomline 4418
SteadFaSt 4500
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 1506 ASH VALLEY EAGLE 5516 Pacesetter
OPTIMUS 4095 Pacemaker ASH VALLEY ROSE 8307 Performance
VALLEY ROSE 3086
Big birth to yearling spread that flat demands attention. A top 5% BW EPD makes him a true heifer safe option, yet his performance explodes into maturity. His carcass numbers separate him in a hurry, ranking top 1% for CW EPD and top 2% for marbling, while driving elite feedlot value with a top 1% $F.
aShValley Bottomline 4424
The calving ease standout of the fall group, posting the lowest BW EPD at heifer safe -4.8. He doesn’t stop there, still bringing real performance with weaning and yearling ratios of 104 and 105. The numbers stack up across the board, top 10% for YW EPD, $CEZ, and $BMI, and an elite top 2% for $CPI plus he ranks as one of the top feed-efficiency bulls in the group, making him a rare blend of calving ease, growth, and true bottom line value.
Denotes top 25% of Breed
aShValley Bottomline 4442
aShValley Statement 4430
9/9/2024 • 93.75% • THF-PHAF-DSF
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 0260
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 6826
ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY GOLDEN CHAIN 0317 JSF GOLDEN CHAIN 34A Performance
3.525.67.30.1
A full sibling to the 2025 top seller, this bull delivers elite, no compromise calving ease. He ranks top 5% for BW and top 15% for CED, CEM, and $CEZ, offering a high-confidence, heifer-safe option backed by a proven, repetitive pedigree.
aShValley red waVe 4438
VALLEY LADY 6592 Pacesetter
Elite feed efficiency leads the way with a top F:G ranking. He pairs that with top 15% growth EPDs and $F, backed by strong real world performance with high weaning and yearling ratios.
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY SL COMPLETE 0408
ASH VALLEY SL EMMA 7519
ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY CUMBERLAND 0454
ASH VALLEY CUMBRLAND 6500 Pacesetter
ASH VALLEY SL COMPLETE 0408 ASH VALLEY SL EMMA 7519
PIE CINCH 4126
ASH VALLEY LADY 8706
ASH VALLEY LADY 0748
aShValley eVolution 4476
9/22/2024 • 75% •
WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY EVOLUTION 9744
AV CUMBERLAND 1217 ET Pacesetter
CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028
ASH VALLEY LADY 8708
ASH VALLEY LADY 6588
3.927.77.10.1
His dam has raised four calves with an impressive 113 average weaning ratio, anchoring this bull with real cow power. An Evolution son with aboveaverage feed conversion, he adds serious carcass value with a 111 ribeye area and 137 IMF on ultrasound. He ranks top 30% for BW EPD and an elite top 2% for WW and YW EPDs.
aShValley eVolution 4487
WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY EVOLUTION 9744 AV CUMBERLAND 1217
Low birthweight and high calving ease make this Evolution son a true curve bender. He ranks in the top 15% for $CPI and $F, brings standout carcass merit with a 161 IMF ratio, and backs it up with strong real-world performance, posting weaning and yearling ratios of 106 and 105.
aShValley eVolution 4512
aShValley Statement 4440
9/11/2024 • 93.75% • THF-PHAF-DSF
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 0260
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 6826
WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 6573 ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 1235
3.023.97.90.2
Exceptional carcass quality with a 131 IMF ratio and a powered-up, eye-catching phenotype. He pairs that look with elite calving ease, ranking top 10% for CED, BW EPDs, and $CEZ, and adds strong maternal value in the top 10% for $CPI.
aShValley anSwer 4444
9/11/2024
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 9652
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY OKIE 2821 Pacesetter
ASH VALLEY SL OPTIMUS 7538
ASH VALLEY ROSE 0426
ASH VALLEY ROSE 7507
True sleep-easy calving ease, with CED, CEM, BW, and $CEZ all ranking in the top couple of percent. He adds real maternal strength with a top 5% $CPI and a
aSh Valley red waVe 4464
9/16/2024 • 75% •
ASH VALLEY PRESIDENT 5710
FHSU 074K ET
MANN MS R017 AJA Y59
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY CUMBERLAND 1661
ASH VALLEY CUMBERLAND 9773
3.826.46.90.4
A true balanced trait bull with CED and $CPI both ranking in the top 10%. He stays moderate and functional with BW and WW EPDs in the top 25%, a 111 weaning ratio, and added cow power behind him. His dam has weaned two calves with an average weaning ratio of 109.
aShValley red waVe 4467
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ASH VALLEY PRESIDENT 5710 FHSU 074K ET MANN MS R017 AJA
4467 leads the fall group for feed conversion with a top F:G ranking. He’s eye-appealing and attractive, yet built with true heifer safe calving ease, ranking top 5% for CED, CEM, and $CEZ. He adds strong maternal value as well, landing in the top 10% for $CPI.
SteadFaSt 4479
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 1506
ASH VALLEY EAGLE 5516 Pacesetter
WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY OKIE 7555 Pacesetter
ASH VALLEY OKIE 3393
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY PRESSBREAKER 9734
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 7574
PIE CINCH 4126
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8714
ASH VALLEY ROSE 5848 Pacesetter
aShValley SteadFaSt 4501
10/8/2024 •
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720 ASH
1506
EAGLE 5516 Pacesetter
ROSE 0411
VALLEY ROSE 8732
3.624.26.7-1.0
A high feed efficiency bull with a negative RFI and proven conversion. Backed by the power of a good young Bronc daughter, his dam has raised three calves averaging a 109 weaning ratio. He ranks top 10% for BW, WW, and YW EPDs, posts 108 weaning and yearling ratios, and brings added muscle with a 119 ribeye area ratio.
aShValley red waVe 4459
5710
Strong feed efficiency combined with a top 10% BW EPD for added calving confidence. He ranks in the
074K ET
MANN MS R017 AJA Y59
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY JAZZY 1634
ASH VALLEY JAZZY 9740
aShValley Statement 4513
10/15/2024 • 93.75% • THF-PHAF-DSF
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 0260
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 6826
ASH VALLEY RIGHT CHOICE 3212 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 2494 ASH VALLEY MAIZE 6894
3.422.36.5-0.2
A balanced trait bull ranking top 10% for BW EPD and top 3% for marbling. He adds maternal value in the top 25% for $CPI and checks the efficiency box with a negative RFI, bringing calving ease, carcass, and efficiency together.
aShValley 4462
9/16/2024
Complete 4437
aSh Valley aShValley 4472
9/19/2024 •
SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T Pacemaker
JSF TIMES SQUARE 120G ET Pacemaker KL
2.726.69.72.8
A Times Square bull that blends calving ease and growth, ranking in the top 25% for CED and WW. This purebred adds
and strong longevity, ranking in the top 10% for stayability.
aShValley ronan 4445
JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y Pacemaker JSF RONAN 5H JSF ROAN ROSE 36F
A high calving ease Ronan son that adds strong maternal strength. He ranks in the top 20% for $CPI, top 5% for stayability, and out of a first calf heifer.4445 stacks calving ease with
ASH VALLEY COUNT 8745 ASH
Feeder CalF purChaSe proGram
In the past 6 years, we have purchased an increasing number of our customer’s calves and the genetics have exceeded expectations. The cattle have fed well, been profitable, and allowed us to return premiums to our customers. In the spirit of growth and profitability, we want to streamline and standardize the procedure for purchasing these cattle. We also want to incentivize those that invest in genetics that increase profitability. With this in mind, we wanted to layout our program so that everyone is fully aware of the steps involved. All feeder calf prices will be based upon an average of our local auction market. Premiums to that market price will be added based on the LF sire’s combination of growth, carcass and feed efficiency traits. Most notably, we will be looking at $F index, MB EPD, and feed efficiency performance.
• All pricing will be based on delivery to Loving Farms with freight paid by the seller
• Calves will need to be weaned at least 45 days and 2 rounds of vaccinations per our vaccination protocol (provided upon request)
• Delivery by Dec. 15th of the calving year for spring calves or July 15th of following year for fall calves
• Sire and Dam information and birthdates are required and need to be entered into DigitalBeef’s commercial database (we will assist for those new to this)
• Spot DNA will be taken at LF’s expense to confirm parentage and establish a genetic baseline. A premium will be paid for calves that come with a genomics profile with parental verification
• Loving Farms will share carcass and gain information post-harvest with customers
Sale termS
Semen and Breeding Soundness Exams
All of the bulls will be semen checked and a Breeding Soundness Exam performed by sale day. These will be performed by our long term veterinarian Dr. Bill Niederee of Countryside Vet, Great Bend. We strongly encourage all buyers to always recheck before bulls are turned out to confirm that injury hasn’t happened between early February and the turn out time.
Insurance
We will have available a couple of different options for this year. The standard mortality insurance with two different coverage lengths. New for this year we will also have an option for coverage that includes not only mortality, but also infertility due to accident, sickness, disease or injury. Please inquire at settlement about insurance options. If insurance is not purchased, all bulls staying at Loving Farms awaiting delivery will be at the buyer’s risk.
Health
Each lot will be accompanied by a state approved health certificate for interstate shipment. Buyers should understand their specific state health requirements. For Canadian delivery, all necessary paperwork and fees will be completed by the seller and any costs/fees above that are required for domestic delivery will be at the buyer’s expense.
All lots have been covered by a multi-product wide spectrum health program including Bovishield Gold, Pyramid 7, Ivomec, and Dectomax.
Delivery
Free delivery to customers in Kansas. All lots not picked up sale day will be kept free until April 1, 2026. Loving Farms provides delivery to most points in the US for a minimal fee. Lots will be grouped by general direction and distance from Pawnee Rock and travel expenses divided over the number of lots on load. We guarantee cost for delivery inside the continental US will not exceed $300 per lot. There will be a $100 discount per lot on all bulls that are picked up sale day.
Volume Discounts
Any buyer that purchases 3 or more bulls will qualify for a volume discount equal to the number of bulls bought, up to 10%. Bulls must meet a $5000/bull minimum to qualify. Does not apply to heifer lots. Volume discounts can’t be added to CCI invoices so we will mail those out after the sale is settled.
Genetic Testing
All of the bull lots have been DNA tested with the Neogen AI Sire GGP100K test. This will not only test for all known genetic conditions and verify parentage, but provides genomically enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs). The females have been tested with the GGP-LD25K test that results in GE-EPDs. All females
were either tested for genetic defects if probable by pedigree or ruled out by pedigree and not tested. All bull lots have been tested for all 3 known defects and their status is listed, noting an F for Free or C for carrier.
Liability
Each animal(s) will be at the buyer’s risk as soon as sold, but will be cared for by the sellers for a reasonable amount of time. If the buyer is leaving the animal(s) in the care of the seller, the buyer will purchase insurance for the duration of the care or accept any liability for their purchase. Neither the owners, employees, nor any other affiliated personnel can be responsible for any accidents, but they will make every effort to provide for the safety and comfort of those attending.
Guarantee
All bulls selling are guaranteed against breeding injury for the first breeding season. Breeding season is defined as the 90-day period following the first turnout of the bulls. If a replacement bull is available, he will be provided, or if the buyer prefers, credit toward one bull will be given in the following year’s sale, less salvage value of the injured bull. Please notify us as soon as possible should injury occur and prior to the injured bull being sold for salvage. Replacement bulls are not covered by this guarantee. Guarantee subject to a written statement from a veterinarian.
As stout and powerful of a Palermo son as we’ve seen to date, 5081 brings the extras to run with a tough set of composites and does it as a purebred. He weaned over 700 pounds out of a first-calf heifer, showing real performance to go with top 20% calving ease EPDs. He adds feedlot value as well, ranking in the top 10% for $F, built on strong MB and CW EPDs.
This may flat be the best Bronc son to date, backed by the proven strength, consistency, and longevity of the Jazzy cow family. This powerful 3/4 blood owns a massive birth-to-yearling spread in both actual performance and EPDs, combining heifer-safe calving ease on the front end with serious performance as he matures. He pounds the scale with a standout 115 weaning ratio and continues to separate himself with a nextlevel carcass profile. In the pen, he’s impossible to miss as he is massively deep sided, long bodied, and as rugged and powerful as they come. aShValley
BronC 5008
aShValley tml palermo 5081
19H
This Complete son is as powered up as they come, stacking both sides of the pedigree with outstanding growth while holding the line on birthweight and calving ease. He ranks top 15% or better for BW, WW, and YW EPDs and carries one of the most attractive sets of $ indexes in the offering. Added maternal strength comes from a maternal granddam who earned two Pacesetter designations by six years of age.
High calving ease paired with an eye-appealing, functional look that’s easy to appreciate. He ranks top 4% for BW and top 10% for CED and CEM, keeping calving ease front and center while still posting an impressive 106 weaning ratio.
Denotes top 25% of Breed
Complete 5001
aShValley lonGmire 5040
2/6/2025 • 50% • THF-PHAF-DSF
LEACHMAN MSF FINISHLINEG030H
MSF LONGMIRE G343L
MSF MAY JG062
ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 0590 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY LUCY 8229
ASH VALLEY LUCY 4024
3.323.47.22.2
What a way to kick off a new sire group. 5040 is exactly what we were hoping for when we decided to pursue a limited semen package on Longmire. He delivers outstanding performance with more than safe calving ease, pairing power with balance. His carcass traits are exceptional, ranking top 1% of the registry for MB EPD and top 2% for $F. He’s not just about growth and carcass, adding maternal strength by landing in the top 10% for both $BMI and $CPI.
aShValley lonGmire 5003
1/29/2025 • 50% • THF-PHAF-DSF
LEACHMAN MSF FINISHLINEG030H
MSF LONGMIRE G343L
MSF MAY JG062
WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY LUCY 7352
ASH VALLEY LUCY 3027
3.421.36.20.0
An impressive phenotype on this Longmire son, but the data backs it up in a big way. Top-level BW and WW EPDs paired with elite top 3% YW EPD make him a true curve bender. One of the top carcass bulls in the offering, he ranks at the very top of the breed for marbling and carcass weight EPDs, driving a $F that sits in the top 1% of the registry.
POSS MAVERICK POSS RAWHIDE POSS BLUEBLOOD 6502
ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 4015
ASH VALLEY ROSE 9066
ASH VALLEY ROSE 7301
Pairing Rawhide with one of our most prolific cow families, the Rose’s,
breed, yet it comes stacked with outrageous
and $index, and he backs it up with a commanding phenotype and actual performance.
rawhide 5054
POSS MAVERICK POSS RAWHIDE
POSS BLUEBLOOD 6502
WAUKARU OPTIMUS 4095 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY OKIE 7576 Performance
ASH VALLEY OKIE 2760 Pacesetter
The ultimate all-around standout, 5054 separates himself both on
aShValley Flattop 5046
2/7/2025 • 50% • THF-PHAF-DSF
CONNEALLY BLACK GRANITE
WERNER FLAT TOP 4136
WERNER LADY 0304
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY LUCY 0233
ASH VALLEY LUCY 8228
ADGDMIF:GRFI
3.317.95.4-3.3
Eye appealing phenotype with dependable calving ease on the front end. 5046 adds real growth with a top 3% YW EPD and backs it up with weaning and yearling ratios of 108 and 105. He finishes the package with outstanding feed efficiency, posting extremely low feed intake while maintaining above average gain.
aShValley lonGmire 5023
2/3/2025 • 50% •
LEACHMAN MSF FINISHLINEG030H MSF LONGMIRE G343L MSF MAY JG062
KL PRIME
DAZZLER KL JULIE ROSE Performance KL ROYAL VELVET ROSE
ADGDMIF:GRFI
2.720.67.51.3
Big growth EPDs backed by real world performance, not just paper. He adds carcass strength with a high IMF ratio, top end carcass EPDs, and a strong $F. A $CPI north of $200 points to a legitimate maternal component behind the power.
roCK iSland preSSBreaKer 522
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY EAGLE 0262
ASH VALLEY EAGLE 5516 Pacesetter
aShValley lonGmire 5039
2/6/2025 • 50% • THF-PHAF-DSF
LEACHMAN MSF FINISHLINEG030H MSF LONGMIRE G343L MSF MAY JG062
0590 Pacemaker
Pacesetter
3.825.06.62.1
Scale-pounding performance with weaning and yearling ratios of 108 and 111, backed by one of the top ribeye scans in the group at a 113 ratio. He carries added maternal strength as well, tracing to a maternal granddam who earned three Pacesetter Dam designations.
aShValley lonGmire 5027
2/4/2025 •
LEACHMAN MSF FINISHLINEG030H
MSF LONGMIRE G343L
MSF MAY JG062
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 0254 BAR J S JAZZY MAIDEN 368 Pacesetter
3.320.96.40.2 A little lighter on actual performance than some of the other Longmire sons, but he more than makes up for it on the front end. With BW EPD in the top 5% and CEM in the top 10%, 5027 offers a dependable calving ease base while still holding a YW EPD in the top 10%.
ASH
Phenotype to match the numbers. 5053 combines serious eye appeal with elite
Bottomline 503
aShValley red roCK 5051
2/8/2025 • 87.5% • THF-PHAF-DSF
JSF BATTLEFRONT 129C ET Pacemaker
JSF RED ROCK 80K
JSF MISS ME 11G ASH
3.320.86.20.2
Top level calving ease with CED and BW EPDs both better than the top 10% makes 5051 a true heifer safe option. While his yearling ratio sits right at the group average, he separates himself on the carcass side with an outstanding 152 IMF ratio and a solid 102 REA area ratio.
aShValley timeS SQuare 5032
2/5/2025
SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T Pacemaker
A top-tier feed-efficiency bull with standout RFI, backed by exceptional cow power. His dam has averaged a 109 weaning ratio on eight calves and is a Pacer Performance female, with a maternal granddam that earned five Pacer Performance designations. He ranks top 10% for CED and BW EPDs, stays in the top third of the breed for WW EPD, and adds maternal value in the top 10% for both $BMI and $CPI.
timeS SQuare 5028
aShValley BronC 5086
2/25/2025 • 68.75% •
4.021.15.2-2.0
A top feed efficiency bull posting a -2.0 RFI and a 5.2 F:G. This Bronc son pairs that efficiency with strong calving ease, ranking high for CED and BW EPDs, adds growth in the top 25% for YW EPD, and carries a strong maternal profile with a top 3% $CPI.
aShValley liBerty 5048
A balanced trait Liberty Valance son that checks boxes across the board. He ranks in the top 20% for $CEZ, $BMI, and $CPI, pairs that
SL STAR 9052
2601
roCK iSland riGht ChoiCe 509
2/9/2025 • 100% • THF-PHAF-DSC
ASH VALLEY RIGHT CHOICE 3212 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY RIGHT CHOICE 8794
ASH VALLEY OKIE 4824
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY KENDRA 001
ASH VALLEY KENDRA 8270
2.617.96.9-0.1
A standout phenotype from the proven cow-maker Right Choice 8794. He ranks in the top 25% for BW EPD and offers a balanced trait profile suited for building functional, productive females.
roCK iSland riGht ChoiCe 508
ASH VALLEY RIGHT CHOICE 8794
A solid feed-efficiency bull with a BW EPD in the top 10% and CED and $CEZ both in the top 20%.
most feed-efficient bull in the spring group, posting the
aShValley Complete 5020
3.324.97.74.4
A balanced trait bull that checks key boxes, ranking top 2% for marbling EPD and top 10% for $F. He adds
roCK iSland riGht ChoiCe 504
ROSE 7343
BW and CEM EPDs both rank in the top 20%, setting a solid front-end base. He adds performance with a 106 weaning
aShValley Statement 5004
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 0260
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 6826
LEACHMAN TL BOTTOMLINE
ASHVALLEY ROSE 3427 ASH VALLEY ROSE 1441
6502 ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 0590 Pacemaker ASH VALLEY ROSE 7384
ASH VALLEY ROSE 9555 Pacesetter
aShValley lonGmire 5015
2/1/2025 •
LEACHMAN MSF FINISHLINEG030H
MSF LONGMIRE G343L
MSF MAY JG062
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY ROSE 9022 Performance
ASH VALLEY ROSE 5806 ET
ADGDMIF:GRFI
4.023.35.8-0.2
Top level calving ease paired with WW and YW EPDs at the very top of the registry. He adds elite end-product value with $F, CW EPD, and MB EPD all ranking in the top 1%, and rounds it out with a $BMI in the top 10%.
FeedinG & deVelopment
We employ the service of John Ney with Nutrition Solutions to help balance the feed rations as well as to monitor the intake and performance of the bulls. The bulls start out on the cow without creep feed and only rely on their mothers for weaning performance. This allows us to evaluate the performance of the cow as well as the calf. They are weaned on a high forage content mixed ration and allowed to grow at a slower pace to increase frame and give them time to develop. As final selections are made, the sale bulls are moved to a ration containing higher energy while maintaining a higher forage content. These bulls never see a concentrate ration and we feel that is important to a digestive system that will only have access to a forage based system post sale. Exercise is key in the development of a young sire; we feel that it’s important to give them access to plenty of space to move to aid in their growth.
ASH VALLEY BRONC 1400 ASH VALLEY GOLDEN CHAIN 9118
ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 0590 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY LUCY 8230
ASH
LADY 4022
aShValley roSe 5136
2082
ASH VALLEY EAGLE 8245
ASH VALLEY BRONC 1400 ASH VALLEY GOLDEN CHAIN 9118
ASH VALLEY BRONC 9006
KRUSE MARGIE 402J
KRUSE MARGIE 300G
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F Performance
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F Performance
ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 0590 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY OKIE 8285
ASH VALLEY OKIE 8547 Performance
aShValley tml Storm 5112
aShValley lady 5089
BROC ASH VALLEY BRONC 1400 ASH VALLEY GOLDEN CHAIN 9118 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY LADY 1491
ASH VALLEY LADY 6853 Pacesetter
ASH VALLEY OKIE 9119 Performance
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720 ASH VALLEY ANSWER 0260 ASH VALLEY QUEEN 6826
ASH VALLEY EVOLUTION 9744 ASHVALLEY FLASH 3515 ASH VALLEY FLASH 8211
aShValley Sl emma 5091
JSF PALERMO 172H ET Performance
JSF PALERMO 27K
JSF PRINCESS 19H
ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET Pacemaker
ASHVALLEY SL EMMA 3544
ASH VALLEY SL EMMA 7519
2/26/2025 • 100% U/S
aShValley Sl Star 5143
2047
JSF PALERMO 172H ET Performance
JSF PALERMO 27K
JSF PRINCESS 19H
ASH VALLEY EVOLUTION 9744
ASHVALLEY LUCY 3502 ASH
LUCY 8229
aShValley Sl emma 5061
oKie 4548
lady 5148
3392
ASH
ASH
roCK iSland Sweet lady 501
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker ASH VALLEY PRESSBREAKER 9734
VALLEY MAIZE 7574 GILMAN’S REVIVE 28E ASH VALLEY SWEET LADY 204 GILMAN’S SWEET LADY 82H
aShValley roSe 5118
ANSWER 0260
ASHVALLEY ROSE 3433
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8283
5720
MAGGIE 5752
ASH VALLEY PRESIDENT 5710
FHSU 074K ET MANN MS R017 AJA Y59
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 5720
ASH VALLEY OKIE 1403
ASH VALLEY OKIE 9055
roCK iSland royal roSe 516
2/19/2025 • 100%
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY PRESSBREAKER 9734
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 7574
KL FOREMAN 5F18
ASH VALLEY ROYAL ROSE 007
KL ROYAL ROSE 473
roCK iSland royal roSe 521
3/10/2025 • 100%
VALLEY RIGHT CHOICE 8794
VALLEY OKIE 4824
VALLEY PRESSBREAKER 9734
ISLAND ROYAL ROSE 305
ROYAL ROSE 473
5108
VALLEY ANSWER 5720
VALLEY ANSWER 0260
VALLEY QUEEN 6826
VALLEY PRESTIGE 0590 Pacemaker
OKIE 6919
9649 Pacesetter
JSF PALERMO 172H ET Performance
JSF PALERMO 27K
JSF PRINCESS 19H
ASH VALLEY EVOLUTION 9744
ASHVALLEY LASS 3534
ASH VALLEY LASS 8266
roCK iSland Cherry 525
3/25/2025 •
KL PROUD LEADER 321 Pacemaker
ASH VALLEY PRESSBREAKER 9734
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 7574
ASH VALLEY DUTY 0734
GPN CHERRY 9N24
GPN CHERRY 7N55
moSt paCer damS & SireS in the Breed
Putting an emphasis on data has been critical to the success of our operation. It has been a privilege to be recognized as a leader in the performance awards year after year. This is a complete list of our performance awarded animals with many of these receiving the awards multiple times, topped by sires and dams who have received it 8 and 10 times.
ASH VALLEY ADDIE 2781
ASH VALLEY ADDIE 5807
ASH VALLEY ADVANTAGE 6196
ASH VALLEY AGGIE 2273
ASH VALLEY ANDREA 8561
ASH VALLEY ANSWER 9652
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 1017
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 2834
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 3322
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 5220
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 5705
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 7064
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 7550
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 9633
ASH VALLEY BLANCHE 9706
ASH VALLEY CAPITALST 5502
ASH VALLEY COUNT 5792 ET
ASH VALLEY CUMBRLAND 2604
ASH VALLEY CUMBRLAND 4797
ASH VALLEY CUMBRLAND 6500
ASH VALLEY DOUBLE DUTY 32
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 0402
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 1290
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 3037
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 7003
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 7311
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 8743
ASH VALLEY DUCHESS 9622
ASH VALLEY DUTY 5323
ASH VALLEY DUTY 7155
ASH VALLEY EAGLE 4028
ASH VALLEY EAGLE 5516
ASH VALLEY EAGLE 7321
ASH VALLEY FLASH 6832
ASH VALLEY GANDY 2623
ASH VALLEY GANDY 8510
ASH VALLEY GRACE 0736
ASH VALLEY GRACE 2717
ASH VALLEY GRACE 4097
ASH VALLEY GRACE 6827
ASH VALLEY GRACIE 2840
ASH VALLEY JASMINE 0686
ASH VALLEY JASMINE 2835
ASH VALLEY JASMINE 4084
ASH VALLEY JAZZY 0225
ASH VALLEY JAZZY 2605
ASH VALLEY JAZZY 2763
ASH VALLEY JAZZY 6585
ASH VALLEY KENDRA 2655
ASH VALLEY KENDRA 5518
ASH VALLEY LADY 2726
ASH VALLEY LADY 2754
ASH VALLEY LADY 2822
ASH VALLEY LADY 3013
ASH VALLEY LADY 4709
ASH VALLEY LADY 4722
ASH VALLEY LADY 5361
ASH VALLEY LADY 5587
ASH VALLEY LADY 6592
ASH VALLEY LADY 6816
ASH VALLEY LADY 6853
ASH VALLEY LADY 7345
ASH VALLEY LADY 8628
ASH VALLEY LADY 8719
ASH VALLEY LADY 9642
ASH VALLEY LASS 8266
ASH VALLEY LUCY 2216
ASH VALLEY LUCY 2630
ASH VALLEY LUCY 2637
ASH VALLEY LUCY 2638
ASH VALLEY LUCY 3008
ASH VALLEY LUCY 5568
ASH VALLEY LUCY 5577
ASH VALLEY LUCY 6824
ASH VALLEY LUCY 6917
ASH VALLEY LUCY 7167
ASH VALLEY LUCY 8205
ASH VALLEY LUCY 8603
ASH VALLEY LUCY 9071
ASH VALLEY LUCY 9084
ASH VALLEY LUCY 9120
ASH VALLEY MAGGIE 6176
ASH VALLEY MAGGIE 9525
ASH VALLEY MAID 0219
ASH VALLEY MAID 4085
ASH VALLEY MAID 5510
ASH VALLEY MAID 8312
ASH VALLEY MAID 8664
ASH VALLEY MAID 9562
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 0256
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 1164
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 1212
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 2802
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 2827
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 3055
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 3304
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 3324
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 4624
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 4748
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 5287
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 5508
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 7303
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 7500
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 7520
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 9062
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 9568
ASH VALLEY MAIDEN 9669
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 1130
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 5505
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 6502
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 7045
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 7403
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 8203
ASH VALLEY MAIZE 9016
ASH VALLEY MARTY 4280
ASH VALLEY MORGAN 6513
ASH VALLEY MORGAN 8789
ASH VALLEY MORGANS 5550
ASH VALLEY OAKIE 5532
ASH VALLEY OKIE 0459
ASH VALLEY OKIE 0461
ASH VALLEY OKIE 0718
ASH VALLEY OKIE 1251 ET
ASH VALLEY OKIE 1272
ASH VALLEY OKIE 2760
ASH VALLEY OKIE 2821
ASH VALLEY OKIE 3019
ASH VALLEY OKIE 3386
ASH VALLEY OKIE 5791
ASH VALLEY OKIE 6539
ASH VALLEY OKIE 6597
ASH VALLEY OKIE 6919
ASH VALLEY OKIE 7555
ASH VALLEY OKIE 7576
ASH VALLEY OKIE 8547
ASH VALLEY OKIE 8552
ASH VALLEY OKIE 9004
ASH VALLEY OKIE 9119
ASH VALLEY OKIE 9649
ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 0590
ASH VALLEY PRESTIGE 0665
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 0619
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 2821
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 3075
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 8587
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 9654
ASH VALLEY QUEEN 9789
ASH VALLEY QUEEN BEAUTY 7051
ASH VALLEY RIGHT CHOICE 3212
ASH VALLEY ROSE 2547
ASH VALLEY ROSE 2750
ASH VALLEY ROSE 2779
ASH VALLEY ROSE 3369
ASH VALLEY ROSE 3372
ASH VALLEY ROSE 4032
ASH VALLEY ROSE 4606
ASH VALLEY ROSE 5330
ASH VALLEY ROSE 5765
ASH VALLEY ROSE 5777
ASH VALLEY ROSE 5848
ASH VALLEY ROSE 6895
ASH VALLEY ROSE 6896
ASH VALLEY ROSE 7116
ASH VALLEY ROSE 7525
ASH VALLEY ROSE 7577
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8257
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8303
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8307
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8506
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8605
ASH VALLEY ROSE 8655
ASH VALLEY ROSE 9022
ASH VALLEY ROSE 9555
ASH VALLEY ROSE 9601
ASH VALLEY ROSIE 3073
ASH VALLEY ROSIE 5522
ASH VALLEY ROSIE 6852
ASH VALLEY ROSIE8515
ASH VALLEY SL EMMA 8700
ASH VALLEY SL EMMA 9808
ASH VALLEY SL STAR 6825
ASH VALLEY SL STAR 8220
ASH VALLEY STAR 5718
ASH VALLEY STARLIGHT 0727
ASH VALLEY WONDER 1247
ASH VALLEY WONDER 8731
ASH VALLLEY QUEEN 058
ASH VALLOEY ROSE 6346
AV CUMBERLAND 1217 ET
BAR JS HP LASS 1251
BAR J S JAZZY MAIDEN 368
JSF MARQUIS 127X
KAPER 4508
KL DOUBLE DUTY 6294
KL JULIE ROSE
KL MARGO 2234
KL PROUD LEADER 321
PVSF LEADER 720Z ET
SL EMMA 0708
SL EMMA 3379
SL EMMA 4006
SL NITA 1117
SL STAR 0626
SL STAR 1111
SL STAR 4025
why inVeStS in Feed eFFiCienCy teStinG
The simple answer, because feed is the number one controllable expense in beef production. That’s right, controllable. High feed efficiency can save huge dollars no matter which sector we are talking about; cow/calf, stocker, feedlot. Loving Farms genetics have a track record nearly two decades long of low feed conversion in their feeding environments. We have sought ways to quantify this back to the individual level, but it requires a substantial investment in time and facilities OR a feeding partner that is trying to make the cattle they feed better as well. This is the evolution for us and our feeding partners at HyPlains Feedyard.
What should we expect?
“I’ve been feeding Marty Loving’s calves for more than 20 years. We have 20 years worth of data and his calves convert in the top 10% of the cattle we feed, and we feed some pretty good ones. His investment in the GrowSafe program shows his commitment to his customers and their end product.”
- Tom Jones, Hy-Plains Feedyard
The first thing is to realize that the bull is only half the equation. Secondly, the females that these sires are mated to will vary as widely as the bulls in this offering. The take away is that this will be a multigenerational process. There will be some successes seen very quickly, others will take longer. Since it isn’t feasible to test every female, the progressive cattleman will select better than average bulls for the components of feed efficiency from now on and the result will be a positive increase in efficiency.
How does feed efficiency impact my operation?
Here are a couple of scenarios to help quantify what a shift in feed efficiency will mean to you. For both scenarios, assume a 20% increase in feed efficiency.
Stocker/Feedlot:
Steers/heifers are placed in the feedlot for an average of 240 days on feed. Assume Dry Matter Intake (DMI) decreases by 20% (50#/hd to 40#/hd) and feed is costing $.049/lb.
240 days x 10% less days = 24 days
24 days x $0.40 yardage =$9.60/hd
216 days x 10#/day x $.075/lb. =$162.00/hd
$171.60/hd x40 hd
Total savings of 40 hd calf crop: $6,864.00
Cow/calf:
Spring calving cows are fed for 120 days from January 1 to May 1. Assuming forage hay cost is $70/ton and 24% protein at $500/ton. A 1300 lb. cow eating 2% of her body weight would consume 26# of dry hay and another 3.5# of protein to meet her requirements.
120 days x 5#/day of hay x $.11/lb.= $66.00/hd 120 days x .7#/day of protein x $.45/ lb. = $37.80/hd
$103.80/hd x 100 cows
Total savings in a 120 day period: $10,380.00
Repeat these savings over a 5 year life span of that one bull and no other trait has that return on investment. LF genetics for low feed conversion average a 8-10% increase in ADG meaning they reach goal weight faster.
F:G: (Feed Dry Matter / Weight Gain) Pounds of feed required for one pound of live weight gain
Lower values: 4.5 lbsHigher values: 7.5 lbs3 lbs of dry matter
DMI: Dry Matter Intake Negative Values: -0.9Positive Values: +0.81.7 lbs of feed
RFI: Residual Feed Intake: usually on dry matter Basis
-1.7 (lbs of feed)
Values: +1.53.2 lbs of feed
