7
th
annual bull sale 4:30PM MST, DECEMBER 10 bid online at liveauctions.tv
Directions
12 miles north of Maidstone, on the west side of Hwy 21
Sale Staff
Auctioneer Ryan Dorran, 403-507-6483 Ringside Nate Marin, 306-869-7130
Sale Day Phones
Lance Leachman 306-903-7299 Shari Leachman 306-903-7289
Insurance
Insurance is recommended, but not required. Options can be suggested for those interested.
Online Catalogue & Videos
Videos and more information on the offering can be found on our newly-updated website at www.biggullyfarm.com Cattle were pictured Oct. 30-31. ALL ANIMALS PARENTAGE VERIFIED WITH
ABNORMALITY STATUS DETERMINED
Watch and bid online at liveauctions.tv. Contact Nicki Ross, 587-377-1580
Breed Averages AS OF NOVEMBER 9, 2020 CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
2.2
3.0
51.1
82.4
23.5
49.1
1.6
0.9
MCW
SCF
93.7
15.6
UDDR TEAT
1.22
1.2
MPI
FMI
FAT
REA
MARB
119.4 112.2 0.010 0.35 0.090
serving our valued customers
50 years
FOR MORE THAN
- EST. 1967 -
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elcome! Please accept this as your invitation to our 7th Big Gully Farm Bull Sale on Thursday, December 10. The sale will again take place at the farm, beginning at 4:30 p.m. MST. We would love to host you, along with your family and friends, for supper and drinks at this pre-Christmas event. Our sale introduction is long, but also an opportunity to familiarize folks with our breeding program. We must first express our gratitude to those who have invested and supported us with their previous purchases; we try our best not to take that for granted. The first of two new sale additions we must mention is a group of approximately 20 Hereford females, exposed to Simm/Angus bulls for mid-April calving. As our herd size has grown, we have the ability to intensify selection in regards to age, EPDs, markings, etc. As such, our annual goal is to offer an increasing group of proven purebred females as commercial cows whose progeny will have complete hybrid vigour and fit into the calving window of many commercial cattlemen. After removing cull/open cows, we believe this group is functional and can provide merit in a commercial circumstance. They will likely sell in groups of three; please inquire with questions regarding these females. The second addition is a few Angus bulls from prominent sires to complement our offering for the large number of herds utilizing them. These bulls have maternal strength, but also growth, calving ease and soundness. It will be our 11th year utilizing www.LiveAuctions.tv, which will broadcast simultaneously with the live sale. An updated version-LiveAuctions.tv 2.0 recently launched this fall, so you will need to create a new account and register prior to the sale to allow a relaxed and prepared evening of viewing online. A synopsis of the overall offering this year would first be a superior set of dams behind the bulls, more than ever before with regard to udder quality, productivity, center body dimension, and maternal character. The 2-year olds are relatively conservative in birth weight, big bodied, sound L A N C E & S H A R I LE AC H M A N
structured, and maternal. The bull calves are high quality, great structured, and likely have more performance and growth-oriented pedigrees. Several possess genetic profiles for an array of traits that would be hard to duplicate. Our goal is keeping the commercial cattleman and future of the business at the forefront of our decisions. For us, this involves considering each source of information available: visual appraisal, pedigrees, herd tours, longevity, EPDs, genomics, ultrasound, production records, etc. We believe acquiring exceptional genetics is paramount, regardless of location, to successively generate more profitable and functional cattle or beef for each segment of our industry’s supply chain. The caveat for us is genetics of this description will only be purchased from people who we respect and trust due to their passion, professionalism, integrity, and work ethic put forth in their family-owned-and-operated herds. We are nowhere close to where we hope to be, but that margin for improvement provides humility and motivation. Briefly looking forward, the 2021 calf crop will feature a heavy dose of owned sires on the horned side and conversely a large AI sire influence on the polled cows. The AI sires we utilized all share maternal excellence, but also incorporate carcass merit, performance, and power. We feel Herefords have a tremendous opportunity in the commercial bull market to transmit unique breed strengths of structural integrity, docility, longevity, hair, hardiness, and feed efficiency, if given the opportunity by cowboys, ranchers, and farmers. A real opportunity exists to inject hybrid vigour and added pounds in so many largely Angus-based commercial herds to develop British-based baldy females that could be sold for a premium or be retained for mating to performance sires. When feed grains/hay/forage/land costs increase or become scarce, creating efficient, low input, sensibly-sized, crossbred cows that can still produce performance-sired feeder calves with heavy pay weights just makes sense. Structured crossbreeding scenarios offer undeniable
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economic and production benefits and Herefords offer a maternal component with excellent compatibility to any breed.
A Q U I S I T I O N S
CRR 27A MISSION 921
Purchased from Coyote Ridge Ranch in LaSalle, Colorado. Horned, performance sire with power, bone, scrotal, carcass and maternal strength.
NJW 133A 6589 MANDATE 115G ET
Purchased from NJW Polled Herefords in Sheridan, Wyoming. Horned, performance sire with calving ease, length, pigment, scrotal and maternal excellence.
The value of a Hereford bull is quite high in our view, considering the best in the breed can still be accessed relatively affordably, while also realizing their temperament, structural integrity, and normally conservative development lends itself to increased longevity and a larger number of lifetime services – factors that sometimes hinder the breed’s ability to merchandise more bulls. As proponents of EPDs, we have put considerable selection pressure on them for generations. You don’t have to look any further than the drastic gains in marbling that Angus has provided the industry to see they are one of many effective tools available for genetic improvement. When coupled with selection for physical conformation, EPDs help evaluate traits that the most capable eye cannot distinguish. We currently measure: calving ease, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, mature cow weight, scrotal, teat size, udder suspension, ultrasound backfat, ultrasound ribeye and ultrasound percent intramuscular fat on every eligible animal in the herd. All sale bulls have been parentage verified and offer genomically-enhanced EPDs, revealing a higher degree of accuracy regarding the true genetic merit of cattle at a younger age. The bottom line is we believe in raising the most physically impressive, maternally superior cattle we can, while developing strong, multi-trait genetic profiles in those same livestock. Discriminating against any one of those isn’t an option, though it would certainly be easier. Included with purchase, each bull will be developed through to next spring, double vaccinated with Fusogard, calves ultrasounded for carcass merit by Shari, evaluated for breeding soundness, and delivered only when the buyer is ready for them. The size of our operation allows flexibility to not push bulls on you if you aren’t ready. Unforeseen circumstances can potentially arise with semen testing and breeding, so as a precaution the bulls have been scrotal measured by our veterinarian to assure satisfactory development. However, if a concern after spring breeding soundness evaluations or during actual breeding arises, our intent is to be honest and straightforward in doing anything we can to find a satisfactory outcome for you. This means having spare 2-year olds, a variety of yearlings, and potentially our herd sires available for you to utilize. We prefer finding an agreeable substitute bull or reimbursing your money, but avoid issuing sale credit. Another change to reward our customers is the modification of the BGF Learning Award.With the initial funding utilized, we are altering the award to allow our customers to help us choose young cattle enthusiasts deserving of financial support. With each bull purchase, the buyer may put forward two nominations of young people aged 7-25. The nominations will be entered in a draw for three prizes of $1,000 from us. The award can be put toward the purchase of an animal, a workshop, education, or anything related to cattle. Nominations can be used on the same person twice and can include children, relatives, friends or any young person believed deserving. We would love to have you attend in person, but previewing the bulls any time prior to sale day is also highly encouraged and welcomed! If we can be of any assistance or answer any questions in sorting through options that may best suit you, please call, text or stop in.
BIG-GULLY A191 WIDOW MAKER 61G
Home grown bull bought in dam from Phantom Creek Livestock at Swift Current. Polled, calving ease sire with structural superiority, carcass merit and a standout dam.
Sincerely, Lance & Shari
buyer
I N C E N T I V E S
VOLUME BUYER DISCOUNT Buy two or more bulls and receive 3% discount on each purchase. REPEAT BUYER DISCOUNT Enjoy 2% off of your purchase if you’ve bought a bull in the past from Big Gully Farm. DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN Considering our sale falls early in the season, we are willing to individually work out a favourable payment plan with you when discussed prior to the sale. CULL BULL DISCOUNT When a sales receipt is provided from the sale of a cull bull during the summer or fall immediately (post-breeding) before the sale, $250 will be discounted from the purchase of your new sire. Only one discount can be applied per bull purchase. SALES RECEIPT MUST BE E-MAILED PRIOR TO SALE FOR DISCOUNT TO BE ELIGIBLE AND ISSUED.
The Power of Genomically-Enhanced EPDs The Canadian Hereford Association has embraced the use of genomics into their genetic evaluation by launching a first of its kind single step analysis that utilizes the marker effects of specific traits. Likewise, CHA is directly estimating accuracy values rather than approximating. The direct estimation of accuracy results in a more conservative value, but a more accurate value than previous methodologies. The CHA is producing the most reliable genetic evaluation that is supported by Whole Herd enrollment and genomics, which will give prospective buyers added confidence in purchasing young and unproven animals.
Buying animals that have a genetic profile incorporated into their Expected Progeny Difference offers many advantages that allow for quicker breed and herd improvement. Below is a table showing the average increase in accuracy when buying a young animal with a Genomic Enhanced EPD versus an animal without a GE-EPD. Similarly, an effective progeny number increase is listed by the trait that shows how many progeny equate to a genomic enhancement of a young animal (e.g. yearling). That’s right, buying a young animal that has been genotyped is like having 2-17 progeny, depending on the trait. The proof gained on young, non-parent animals, through a genomic enhancement is valuable and greatly mitigates the risk and allows for more directed selection.
CHA EPD TRAIT
ACC. IMPROVEMENT
EFFECTIVE PROGENY NUMBER INCREASE*
calving ease
0.09
17
birth weight
0.12
8
weaning weight
0.14
12
yearling weight
0.16
9
scrotal circ.
0.17
6
mature cow wt.
0.12
4
udder suspension
0.17
7
teat size
0.17
7
carcass weight
0.11
3
fat
0.08
2
ribeye area
0.07
2
marbling
0.10
3
reference S I R E S CHA
CHA
GE EPD
WLB MR. CANADA 10Z 15B
INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET
Sire of lots 1, 5
GE EPD
Sire of lots 4, 9, 16
Sire of lots 11, 26, 27
Sire of lot 23
GE EPD
MH FRONTIER 6147
Sire of lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21
GE EPD
NJW 165A 88X COWCAMP 48F ET
Sire of lot 8, 10
GE EPD
C 092X MILES 5001 ET
GE EPD
Sire of lot 28
Sire of lots 3, 7, 22
GHC IMPACT 27E
C SPECIAL EDITION 7348
S7R R294 FAMOUS 701A
NJW 30Y 27A MOREBODY 8E ET
Sire of lot 2
GE EPD
GE EPD
GE EPD
CRR 109 WALK OFF 549
Sire of lots 24, 25
GE EPD
BAR JZ TESTED BY FIRE 395F
Sire of lot 6
DMM INTERNATIONAL 54D
Sire of lot 17
MUSGRAVE 316 STUNNER
Sire of lot 18
BIG-GULLY 4013 ENDEAVOR 9H
HO MO POL L ED | L LH 9H | Ja n u a r y 31, 2020 | C 030 7 6 8 8 8
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET MHPH 101S UMPIRE 118U INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET PCL MISS JADE 118U 9C PCL MISS JADE W18 2A INNISFAIL P230 T723
1
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
86 lb
1.0
3.5
65.7
106.2
23.5
56.4 FAT
4.8
REA
1.3
MARB
134.5
194.8
0.044
0.47
0.400
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
102.5
15.2
1.6
1.5
MPI
FMI
“Endeavor” is a big, hairy, high performing son of the “4013” bull that excels for an array of traits. The growth in his progeny is legitimate, while also incorporating carcass merit and maternal strength. 9H is big bodied, bold ribbed and fully pigmented out of a larger framed “Umpire” daughter. Considering his weight per day of age, he still arrived at a modest 86 lbs. His genetic predictions read as strong as any option in the offering. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 15B PALISADE 31H
HO MO POL L ED | L LH 31H | Feb ru a r y 15, 2020 | C 03 0 7 6 8 8 9
WLB WINCHESTER ANSER 90X 10Z SHF ALL STAR 42X A191 WLB MR. CANADA 10Z 15B PCL A191 SAMMI 31D PCL SAMMI 719T 15B REMITALL GRAVES JUNO 204S
2
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
89lb
-2.3 SCF
5.2
UDDR
72.6
TEAT
114.7 MPI
34
FMI
70.3 FAT
-3.1
REA
0.9
MARB
116.8
17.4
1.5
1.4
130.3
164.7
-0.011
0.48
0.050
MCW
A long bodied, level designed, sound structured “Mr. Canada” son out of a beautiful “All Star” daughter-who along with her dam were the first females picked in our Phantom Creek cow purchase. This bull weighed among the heaviest group at weaning, while being slightly younger in age. The refinement of udder, milk and maternal strength of this bull should be among the strongest we can offer. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 8E CONSTELLATION 64H HO MO POL L ED | L LH 64H | M a rch 18, 2020 | C 0307 6 8 9 0
NJW 135U 10Y HOMETOWN 27A MHPH 101S UMPIRE 118U NJW 30Y 27A MOREBODY 8E ET PCL 118U STARLET ET 64D NJW 5M 28M MAXINE DEW 30Y ET PCL STARLET 16R ET 52Y
3
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
97 lb
-6.5 SCF
6.4
UDDR
65.1
TEAT
101.8
25.1
57.7 FAT
1.9
REA
0.8
MARB
111.7
21.2
1.3
1.4
143.5
98.9
0.044
0.53
-0.100
MCW
MPI
FMI
We think the combination of structural integrity, quality, performance, pigment and maternal strength make this bull intriguing. He is engaging from the profile, flexible on the move and couples the muscle and center body dimension indicative of his “Umpire” sired dam. This calf is younger as well, but should offer as much performance as any of the older bulls as he continues to mature. GE EPD
7
BIG-GULLY 7348 AUTHENTIC 70H
H O R N E D | L L H 7 0 H | Fe br u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 2 0 | C 03076891
C SPECIAL EDITION 6105 ET C SPECIAL EDITION 7348 C LADY STOCKMAN 4099
BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517U BARONESS 70A BIG-GULLY 47R STAN’S STAR 270X
4
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
87 lb
-0.1 SCF
4.1
UDDR
48.9
TEAT
74.5
27.4
51.9 FAT
1.6
REA
1.0
MARB
69.2
17.8
1.2
1.2
133.8
107.1
0.014
0.43
0.170
MCW
MPI
FMI
A complete “7348” son that is deep, muscular, attractive and sound on the move. “Authentic” could be mated a variety of ways considering his birth weight, shoulder angle, body dimension and maternal capability. His dam is a big ribbed, sound structured, easy fleshing female with a level udder.
GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 4013 TRAJECTORY 93H
H O M O PO LLE D | L L H 9 3 H | J a n u a r y 2 1 , 2 0 20 | C 03076892
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET INNISFAIL P230 T723
5
PCL ZIRCON 719T 25Z PCL PRECIOUS LADY 25Z 93C PCL PRECIOUS LADY 118U 121A
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
93 lb
0.1
3.4
67.7
105.4
23.4
57.3 FAT
2.3
REA
1.1
MARB
137.8
205.2
0.034
0.42
0.340
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
70.8
16.5
1.5
1.5
MPI
FMI
One of two “4013” sons, “Trajectory” was among the heaviest at weaning and really accumulated performance through the fall. He is big and bold ribbed, hairy, large testicled and fully pigmented. His dam is a more moderate framed “Zircon” daughter that appears to milk well, maintains superior udder quality and has produced a strong pair of calves in her initial efforts for us. Like his paternal brother, the multitrait genetic excellence he offers is uncommon. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 395F BRIMSTONE 110H
H O M O PO LLE D | L L H 1 1 0 H | M a rc h 4 , 2 0 2 0 | C 03076893
EFBEEF TFL U208 TESTED X651 ET BAR JZ TESTED BY FIRE 395F BAR JZ BRYNN 711D
PCL ZIRCON 719T 25Z PCL 25Z MISS VIVA 110D PCL MISS VIVA 10Y 44B
6
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
98 lb
6.7
2.6
63.9
96.0
26.7
58.7 FAT
6.4
REA
1.4
MARB
173.2
156
-0.031
0.56
0.220
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
91.3
20.8
1.5
1.4
MPI
FMI
“Brimstone” is a dark, fully pigmented son of the “Tested By Fire” bull we purchased from Bar JZ Ranches for his exceptional performance, carcass merit and maternal strength. This calf is bold ribbed and deep sided, correct on the move and square made from behind. His dam is a broody, sound uddered female with an older son in the aged group.
GE EPD
8
BIG-GULLY 8E INNOVATION 157H
HE T P OL L ED | L LH 157H | M a rc h 8, 2020 | C 030768 9 4
NJW 135U 10Y HOMETOWN 27A MHPH 101S UMPIRE 118U NJW 30Y 27A MOREBODY 8E ET PCL GOLD BOUNTY 118U 157C NJW 5M 28M MAXINE DEW 30Y ET BIG-GULLY 611 GOLD BOUNTY 681W
7
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
96 lb
-7.2 SCF
6.7
UDDR
61.4
TEAT
94.9
23.7
54.4 FAT
-0.6
REA
0.9
MARB
107.3
17.4
1.4
1.5
118
77.3
0.034
0.5
-0.070
MCW
MPI
FMI
A “Morebody” son that possesses similarities to both his parents in regard to extra skeletal extension, performance, balance and potentially larger mature frame. He is laid in correct at his shoulder, flexible on the move and still muscular when viewed from behind. His dam is youthful, correct and has an exceptionally well designed udder. This calf should inject payweight to a set of calves and leave strong, maternally driven replacements. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 49F VAUNTED 211H
HO RNED | L LH 211H | Feb ru a r y 15, 2020 | C 030768 9 5
NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET S7R R294 FAMOUS 701A NJW 165A 88X COWCAMP 49F ET BIG-GULLY 701A ROYALE 211F BIG-GULLY 102 ROYALE 211C NJW 137X 10Y FAITH 165A
8
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
74 lb
10.0 SCF
-0.2
UDDR
53.6
TEAT
78.9
31.7
58.5 FAT
8.4
REA
1.0
MARB
92.3
18.1
1.4
1.4
165.4
131.5
-0.016
0.47
0.160
MCW
MPI
FMI
“Vaunted” is one of two three-quarter brothers out of the “Cowcamp” bull from Ned & Jan Ward. Our herd has a heavy “88X” influence for a variety of reasons and this son did an excellent job for us on a large group of heifers. We have never had a bull calve in such a narrow, conservative range for birth weight. Like his paternal sibs, “Vaunted” is dark red, short marked, muscular, attractive and especially bold in his upper ribcage. Calving ease is built in as well from the “Famous” influence of his dam.
BIG-GULLY 7348 GRIDIRON 230H
HO RNED | L LH 230H | Feb ru a r y 2, 2020 | C 0307689 6
C SPECIAL EDITION 6105 ET C SPECIAL EDITION 7348 C LADY STOCKMAN 4099
BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517U FANCY 230Y BIG-GULLY 2165 FANTASY 230T
9
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
106 lb
-6.8 SCF
7.2
UDDR
61.3
TEAT
97.1
28.5
59.2 FAT
-1.2
REA
1.3
MARB
81.6
17.4
1.2
1.1
121.1
131.6
-0.006
0.63
0.030
MCW
MPI
FMI
GE EPD
“Gridiron” is a power and performance option sired by “7348” from Colyer Herefords. This calf is long sided, heavy structured, big testicled and appears to have extra spread to his pins and width at his stifle. With that extra performance and mass, he is still attractively designed. His dam is still attractive and productive as an aged female and has a level udder and great balance. GE EPD
9
BIG-GULLY 49F PINNACLE 350H
H O RN E D | L L H 3 5 0 H | Fe br u a r y 5 , 2 0 2 0 | C 03076897
NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET S7R R294 FAMOUS 701A NJW 165A 88X COWCAMP 49F ET BIG-GULLY 701A DREAMY 35F BIG-GULLY 102 DREAMY 53C NJW 137X 10Y FAITH 165A
10
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
79 lb
9.4
0.6
51.7
73.9
27.9
53.8 FAT
8.6
REA
MARB
172.8
115.7
0.004
0.4
0.13
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
85.6
20.1
1.4
1.4
MPI
FMI
SC
1
“Pinnacle” is the other three-quarter brother out of “Cowcamp” and whose footnotes read virtually identical to his brother. He is really bold in how his ribcage comes out of his spine, has plenty of muscle from behind and compliments that mass with an attractive look and big red eyes. He should mate with heifers effectively and easily offer replacement female potential, without sacrificing mass and muscle for a heifer bull. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 5001 LEGITIMATE 634H H O RN E D | L L H 6 3 4 H | J a n u a r y 3 1 , 2 0 2 0 | C 03076902
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF 743 BURLESQUE 092X ET
11
SLDK VENDETTA V-9 ET BIG-GULLY V-9 ROXY 631C BIG-GULLY 6029 DOMINETTE 631U
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
96 lb
1.0
3.9
49.6
78.2
27.3
52.1 FAT
-2.0
REA
0.5
MARB
107.2
127.0
-0.006
0.31
0.170
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
89.7
13.2
1.3
1.3
MPI
FMI
“Legitimate” has probably developed as rapidly lately as any. He is attractive, level designed, sound structured and big bodied. We really like our “5001” progeny for their structure, youthfulness, versatility and outstanding udder quality. His dam is correct structured with an ideal udder and consistently breeds up early.
GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 6147 VINTAGE 753H
H O RN E D | L L H 7 5 3 H | Fe br u a r y 2 7 , 2 0 2 0 | C 03076898
MH 9067 DOMINO 2249 MH FRONTIER 6147 MH MISS CHATEAU 908
12
C 88X RIBEYE 2011 BIG-GULLY 2011 ADRIANA 753D BIG-GULLY 611 GOLD LADY 753X
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
93 lb
1.6
4.3
56
92.9
33.4
61.4 FAT
5.8
REA
1.6
MARB
151.0
113.3
0.024
0.38
0.010
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
90.0
18.7
1.2
1.3
MPI
FMI
“Vintage” is a moderate, deep bodied, heavy structured son of “Frontier” from Mrnak Hereford Ranch. “Frontier” had one of our largest sire groups and has added a notch more scale and performance, along with center body dimension and a look that we think should mesh with commercial cattleman. The dam of “Vintage” is a big ribbed, excellent uddered female who easily maintains condition and transmits dimension. GE EPD
10
BIG-GULLY 6147 STATESMAN 815H
HO RNED | LLH 815H | Feb ru a r y 17, 2020 | C 030769 0 7
MH 9067 DOMINO 2249 MH FRONTIER 6147 MH MISS CHATEAU 908
C 88X RIBEYE 2011 BIG-GULLY 2011 LISA 815B BIG-GULLY 47R DESIREE 815Z
13
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
105 lb
-2
6
58.9
94.7
37.5 FMI
67
FAT
5
REA
1.3
MARB
145.3
125
0.004
0.4
0.1
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
84.7
18.5
1.2
1.2
MPI
Probably the standout of our calf crop from pasture turnout to current time is “Statesman”. We think the physical build in combining growth, masculinity, center body dimension, muscle, balance and structural integrity is relatively unique. Just as exciting, his dam is excellent uddered and productive with a convincing multi-trait genetic profile. “Statesman” is mid-February born, but generated the most weight of any at weaning. We would like to retain in-herd semen rights on this bull. GE EPD
14
BIG-GULLY 6147 HERITAGE 831H
HO RNED | LLH 831H | Ja n u a r y 23, 2020 | C 0307689 9
MH 9067 DOMINO 2249 MH FRONTIER 6147 MH MISS CHATEAU 908
C STOCKMAN 2059 ET BIG-GULLY 2059 ALLURE 831B BIG-GULLY 611 GOLD HUNTER 631W
BW
CED
BW
WW
YW
M
TM
CEM
SC
93 lb
1.5
4.3
50.2
82.9
30.3
55.4 FAT
3.6
REA
1.1
MARB
141.1
94.5
0.014
0.41
-0.030
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
70.7
17.9
1.2
1.2
MPI
FMI
Another “Frontier” son that we think should have commercial appeal because he is big ribbed, long bodied, level designed, correct structured and hairy. His conservative sized dam is excellent uddered, youthful and attractive. “Heritage” should offer mating versatility to generate both pounds and strong potential replacements in a set of commercial calves. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 6147 DIGNIFIED 835H
HO RNED | LLH 835H | Feb ru a r y 2, 2020 | C 0307690 0
MH 9067 DOMINO 2249 MH FRONTIER 6147 MH MISS CHATEAU 908
C 88X RIBEYE 2011 BIG-GULLY 2011 LOIS LANE 833E BIG-GULLY V-9 LOIS LANE 831C
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86 lb
4.0
3.3
57.2
96.5
35.1
63.7 FAT
6.1
REA
1.4
MARB
149.2
144.3
0.024
0.42
0.210
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
102.8
17.2
1.2
1.2
MPI
FMI
“Dignified” should produce excellent females, considering his dam is a “Ribeye 2011” daughter-the most productive sire group of females in production currently. The udder quality and milking ability is impressive, yet the females are sensibly sized and maintain their body condition. “Dignified” is long, level designed, smooth shouldered and correct structured. These “Frontier” calves are very consistent and hopefully develop exceptional scrotal, similar to their sire. GE EPD
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BIG-GULLY 7348 PARADIGM 990H
H O RN E D | L L H 9 9 0 H | Fe br u a r y 1 3 , 2 0 2 0 | C 03076901
C SPECIAL EDITION 6105 ET C SPECIAL EDITION 7348 C STOCKMAN 2059 ET
PDHR 20J STANMORE 47R BIG-GULLY 47R ANDREA 991C BIG-GULLY 611 SENSATION 991Y
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SC
89 lb
1.6
3.9
57.9
87.3
31.7
60.7 FAT
3.3
REA
1.1
MARB
143.5
145.8
-0.016
0.49
0.150
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
92.8
17.8
1.1
1.1
MPI
FMI
A high quality son of “Special Edition” that came out reasonable at birth and has grown quickly since. “Paradigm” is uniformly deep from forerib to flank, skeletally extended, flexible in his lower joints and hairy. His dam is a big ribbed female that consistently moderates birth weight, yet transmits mass and look. “Paradigm” is masculine fronted and should be versatile enough to cover several breeding objectives from calving ease to performance and maternal. GE EPD
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DMM INTERNATIONAL 201H DMM 201H
| J a n u a r y 2 8 , 2 0 2 0 | re gi s trati on pend i ng
S A V INTERNATIONAL 2020 DMM INTERNATIONAL 54D DMM BLACKBIRD 105A
MINBURN YELLOWSTONE 56S DURALTA GEORGINA 110U DURALTA 6595 GEORGINA 119S
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MCE
SC
97 lb
-4.0
4.3
53
88
31
57.5
1.5
0.54
FAT
0.029 REA
0.49
MARB
0.160
We think this ET calf out of the dual Supreme Champion “54D” bull is complete and high quality. His combination of balance, structure, performance, body and muscle is pretty unique coupled with maternal merit. The “International 54D” progeny consistently resemble each other in regards to an attractive look, extra center body dimension and a square build off their rear skeleton. This son is high and correct in his neck/ shoulder attachment, remains strong down his back, is big ribbed and travels with ideal flex in his lower joints.
BIG GULLY STUNNER 529H MWF 529H
| Fe br u a r y 2 9 , 2 0 2 0 | re gi s trati on pendi ng
LD CAPITALIST 316 MUSGRAVE 316 STUNNER MCATL BLACKBIRD 831-1378
HF SMOKIN’ ACES 105Y WILBAR ERELITE 529B WILBAR ERELITE 69Z
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90 lb
4.5
1.5
55
92
20
47.5
9.0
18
This “Stunner” son is attractively designed due to his length of body, strength of top, growth and structure. His dam is a moderate, broody, big bodied female that is muscular and easily maintains body condition. The “Stunner” progeny are born easily, maintain a quality look and should have exciting maternal potential in production.
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BIG-GULLY 6E RAZOR’S EDGE 110G
HO MO POL L ED | LLH 110G | M a rch 27, 2019 | C 030 6 1 0 9 5
SHF ALL STAR 42X A191 PCL A191 EVOLUTION ET 6E PCL REAL LADY 10H 5T
PCL ZIRCON 719T 25Z PCL 25Z MISS VIVA 110D PCL MISS VIVA 10Y 44B
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84 lb
7.8
1.5
50.6
79.8
28.7 FMI
54
FAT
6.0
REA
1.5
MARB
145.2
143.6
-0.016
0.62
0.130
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
99.6
15.9
1.5
1.4
MPI
“Razor’s Edge” is a moderate framed, homo polled bull that scanned among the largest ribeyes we have had as a yearling. He is fully pigmented, with a muscular forearm, stout hip and wide base. His dam is an easy fleshing, strong uddered female who also has a younger son in the bull calf offering. Look to this bull to offer more shape of muscle and maternal merit. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 6147 MERCENARY 176G
HO RNED | LLH 176G | Feb ru a r y 23, 2019 | C 030620 6 3
MH 9067 DOMINO 2249 MH FRONTIER 6147 MH MISS CHATEAU 908
C STOCKMAN 2059 ET BIG-GULLY 2059 KANDI 176C BIG-GULLY 1117 GOLD BELLE 176S
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90 lb
0.3
5.3
50.4
90.2
32.1
57.3 FAT
4.9
REA
1.4
MARB
148.5
135.7
0.044
0.2
0.150
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
83.7
19.3
1.0
1.1
MPI
FMI
“Mercenary” is a moderate framed son of “Frontier” and a bull that continues to be as genuinely heavy muscled as any in his calf crop. He is bold ribbed, big topped, wide pinned and spreads at the ground, while still being free moving and agile considering his powerful build. His dam maintains similar body dimension, ease of fleshing and produced a strong full sister this year.
GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 6147 ELICIT 334G
HO RNED | LLH 334G | M a rch 26, 2019 | C 03063981
MH 9067 DOMINO 2249 MH FRONTIER 6147 MH MISS CHATEAU 908
WCC/CC 1009 GREAT DIVIDE 102 BIG-GULLY 102 BELLA 330D BIG-GULLY 2165 FANCY 330U
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SC
92 lb
0.7
5.0
61.2
98.1 MPI
31
FMI
61.6 FAT
4.9
REA
1.5
MARB
135.9
136.4
0.064
0.35
0.220
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
114.2
16
1.0
1.0
Another powerful “Frontier” son this is bold centered, stout hipped and wide based with broad testicles. He is red eyed, dark colored and short marked with extra depth of body and shape from end to end. He should create a dark set of short marked calves with extra shape and volume, while offering a fair compliment of ribeye and marbling EPD.
GE EPD
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BIG-GULLY 8E DIPLOMAT 531G
H O RN E D | L L H 5 3 1 G | Apr i l 2 1 , 2 0 1 9 | C 03064487
NJW 135U 10Y HOMETOWN 27A BIG-GULLY KS ULTIMATE 694U NJW 30Y 27A MOREBODY 8E ET BIG-GULLY 694U GOLD LASS 531X NJW 5M 28M MAXINE DEW 30Y ET BIG-GULLY 211P GOLD LADY 231U
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YW
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SC
85 lb
-0.1 SCF
3.6
UDDR
59.9
TEAT
90.6
26.1
56.1 FAT
4.4
REA
1.0
MARB
89.5
18.2
1.4
1.5
142.7
76.4
0.064
0.61
-0.130
MCW
MPI
FMI
A younger born bull that continues to grow well and will have a bit more mature frame based on the scale of his sire “Morebody”. His dam was one of the strongest uddered females we have had and did a consistent job of moderating birth weight, when mated a variety of ways. “Diplomat” is long sided, level designed, attractive and sound on the move. GE EPD
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BIG-GULLY 27A BLACK OPS 533G
H O RN E D | L L H 5 3 3 G | Fe br u a r y 9 , 2 0 1 9 | C 03061453
KCF BENNETT IMPACT B451 GHC IMPACT 27E GHC MISS GOVERNESS 17C
C 092X MILES 5001 ET BIG-GULLY 5001 SWEETHEART 353E BIG-GULLY 47R SWEETHEART 353A
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SC
82 lb.
1.1
4.5
56.3
93.2
24.7
52.9 FAT
-0.5
REA
1.0
MARB
142.6
105.6
0.034
0.49
0.020
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
102
19.8
1.4
1.3
MPI
FMI
“Black Ops” was born at a modest weight to a first calf heifer that has followed with an impressive full sib heifer calf this summer. “Black Ops” is attractive, muscular and square out of his hip with maternal strength from both sides of his pedigree so far as milk and udder composition. The “Impact” progeny come out easy and modest sized with excellent pigment, center body dimension and structural integrity. GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 549 POINT BLANK 754G H O RN E D | L L H 7 5 4 G | Apr i l 3 , 2 0 1 9 | C 0 3063982
CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 109 WALK OFF 549 CRR 734 ECLIPSE 909
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C 88X RIBEYE 2011 BIG-GULLY 2011 ADRIANA 753D BIG-GULLY 611 GOLD LADY 753X
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SC
85 lb
8.4
1.5
53.7
83.6 MPI
35
FMI
61.9 FAT
4.4
REA
1.4
MARB
165.5
122.4
-0.006
0.46
-0.009
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
88.6
19.9
1.3
1.3
This younger born bull possesses a physical build as attractive and high quality as we can make. His neck shoulder attachment, strength of top, center body dimension and hip/hind leg set are what appeal most to us. He shares a big ribbed, easy fleshing, excellent uddered dam to one of the bull calves in the offering. The “Walk Off ” cattle were typically born very easily with modest birth weights. GE EPD
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BIG-GULLY 549 AFFILIATE 821G
HO RNED | LLH 821G | M a rch 5, 2019 | C 03062512
CRR 719 CATAPULT 109 CRR 109 WALK OFF 549 CRR 734 ECLIPSE 909
C 88X RIBEYE 2011 BIG-GULLY 2011 SENSATION 812E BIG-GULLY 611 SENSATION 812Y
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BW
WW
YW
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TM
CEM
SC
83 lb
6.1
2.3
54.3
86.1
33.8 FMI
61
FAT
3.2
REA
1.2
MARB
131.4
126.9
-0.016
0.37
-0.030
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
90.4
14.0
1.3
1.3
MPI
“Affiliate” should end up being one of the longer sided and larger statured coming two-year old bulls. He is smooth shouldered, deep ribbed, sound structured and should transmit strong udder quality and milk. His young dam weaned an excellent half-sister this fall as her second progeny.
GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 5001 BLUE CHIP 911G
HO RNED | LLH 911G | Feb ru a r y 1, 2019 | C 0306063 5
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF BURLESQUE 092X ET
BIG-GULLY 611 BOUNTY 517U BIG-GULLY 517U VOGUE 911B BIG-GULLY MS PURE GOLD 911P
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YW
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CEM
SC
89 lb
-1.4 SCF
4.6
UDDR
46.7
TEAT
73.8
24.1
47.5 FAT
0.1
REA
1.0
MARB
116.3
12.7
1.3
1.2
101.1
116.1
-0.046
0.33
-0.020
MCW
MPI
FMI
“Blue Chip” is an ideal structured, long sided, level made bull with the capability to increase udder quality and milk based on the paternal sisters his sire,“5001”, has put into production. This bull isn’t necessarily overwhelming in any regard, but should contribute quality, longevity and maternal strength in mating scenarios.
GE EPD
BIG-GULLY 5001 GUNNER 990G
HO RNED | LLH 990G | M a rch 15, 2019 | C 03063035
C MILES MCKEE 2103 ET C 092X MILES 5001 ET BF BURLESQUE 092X ET
PDHR 20J STANMORE 47R BIG-GULLY 47R ANDREA 991C BIG-GULLY 611 SENSATION 991Y
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72 lb
9.5
0.2
45.9
65.6
31.3
54.3 FAT
4.3
REA
0.7
MARB
143.2
130.7
-0.036
0.34
0.140
MCW
SCF
UDDR
TEAT
110.9
15.9
1.2
1.2
MPI
FMI
I distinctly remember this calf being born for two reasons. He had extra pigment and color with red wrapping up one side of his head. Secondly, he came out so light at birth, but with standout vigor. He is long sided, sound moving and correct in his shoulder and joint angles. The maternal strength of his pedigree is among the best we can offer, coupled with calving ease. A maternal brother is one of the standout bull calves. GE EPD
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BIG-GULLY 701A PREVAIL 949G
H O R N E D | L L H 9 4 9 G | J a n u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 1 9 | C 03076887
KCF BENNETT 9126J R294 S7R R294 FAMOUS 701A S7R SHE’S A CUTIE 702Y
CRR 109 OLD SCHOOL 301 BIG-GULLY 301 SATIN LIPS 949E BIG-GULLY 102 SATIN LIPS 949B
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YW
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CEM
SC
66 lb
11.0 SCF
-1.8
UDDR
49.9
TEAT
70.7
22.6
47.6 FAT
7.7
REA
1.0
MARB
84.9
12.6
1.3
1.3
136.4
126.1
-0.006
0.29
0.270
MCW
MPI
FMI
This bull came out very light at birth on a first calf heifer with plenty of milk and really refined teat length and diameter. “Prevail” has always garnered our attention for the boldness with which his rib comes out of his spine and how deep ribbed he appears. Cattle similar to him typically maintain condition easily in production. Moreover, he is muscular and square out of his hip and hind leg.
LOT
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commercial
For the first time, we are offering a group of young (‘F’) to middle aged (‘A’) Hereford females that are registered, but will sell as commercials without papers. They were exposed for two months starting July 10, to coincide with third week of April calving. They were exposed to Simm/Angus and Angus bulls and have been verified safe in calf by our local veterinarian. Please contact us for an honest assessment of the females and their pen configuration closer to the sale.
AV A I L A B L E P R I V AT E LY
Approximately 10-13 open Hereford heifer calves outside of our replacement females. Available anytime and can be delivered upon sale.
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29A | 29B | 29C | 29D | 29E | 29F |
Three (3) cows Three (3) cows Three (3) cows Three (3) cows Three (3) cows Three (3) cows
Polled/Horned Inheritance Unfortunately, one of the biggest misunderstandings regarding the proper fit for Hereford bulls is horned/polled inheritance. When understood, it can provide more flexibility to use horned or heterozygous polled bulls on many commercial cows than might be expected-if avoiding horns is the intention. For this example, heterozygous polled cows might be a set of F1 black baldy females out of Angus and Horned Hereford. Consider homozygous polled cows as a set of long time straightbred Angus. USING A HORNED BULL Mated to horned cows: 100% of calves are horned Mated to heterozygous polled cows: 50% of calves are horned and 50% of calves are polled Mated to homozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled USING A HETEROZYGOUS POLLED BULL (50% horned, 50% polled) Mated to horned cows: 50% of calves are horned, 50% of calves are polled Mated to heterozygous polled cows: 25% of calves are horned and 75% of calves are polled Mated to homozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled USING A HOMOZYGOUS POLLED BULL (100% polled) Mated to horned cows: 100% of calves are polled Mated to heterozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled Mated to homozygous polled cows: 100% of calves are polled
Online Bidding SALE START The sale will begin at 4:30 p.m. MST on December 10. Videos of the sale lots can be viewed at www.biggullyfarm.com. HOW TO PARTICIPATE In order to participate in the auction online you will need to pre-register and obtain a buyer number. Go to the LiveAuctions.tv website, www.liveauctions. tv, and select Big Gully Farm Bull Sale (you may need to create a user name and password if this is your first time). After logging in select the link that says, “register for a buyer number.” This form requires you to fill out your bank’s name, city, state, phone number and a contact. You may register to bid after bidding has opened but please remember that authorization to bid is not instantaneous. HOW THE AUCTION WORKS Once you have a username and have received a buyer number then you are ready to bid. You will see a screen that is unique to your user ID. There will be a list containing the sale lots. If you click on a lot, the video clip or photo will be displayed to
the right. The next bid, current price, proxy bid, and manual bid buttons will be displayed below the video area. This page will react to your bids by stating, “you are in” or “you are out.” No one else will be able to see your bid – that data is not accessible to the public. Each time you login, the auction screen will display your personal bidding information. Your auction screen is unique and private displaying your activity to only you. Remember that you must have the lot that you are bidding on selected. This is where it tells you if you are in or out. It is here where you can also see your proxy (automatic) bid settings as applicable. WHAT IS A PROXY BID? With a proxy bid you can enter your maximum bid and then sit back and watch. When you enter a proxy bid amount the LiveAuctions system automatically bids on your behalf up to your maximum bid. If the lot closes out for less than your maximum, that’s all you’ll have to pay. This means that you don’t have to keep coming back to re-bid every
time another bid is placed. This makes it more convenient and less time consuming. It can also greatly assists those breeders that can’t be near a computer or are busy with other duties at the time of the final bidding. Your maximum amount is kept confidential from other bidders and the seller. Even though you can see this amount on your screen, no one else can. The LiveAuctions system compares your bid to those of the other registered bidders and the system automatically places bids on your behalf, using only as much of your bid as is necessary to maintain your high bid position. The system will bid only up to your maximum amount as necessary to maintain you as the high bidder. If another bidder has a higher maximum, you’ll be outbid and the system will tell you that “YOU’RE OUT.” But, if no other bidder has a higher maximum you win the final bid. QUESTIONS/ASSISTANCE If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Nicki Ross, 587-377-1580.
Terms & Conditions TERMS OF SETTLEMENT: The terms of the sale are cash or cheque, payable at par. The right of property shall not pass until settlement is made. All settlements must be made with clerks of the sale before cattle will be released. Payment terms can be arranged if you discuss them with Lance prior to the sale. BIDS & DISPUTES: Every animal in the video sale will be sold to the highest bidder. In case of disputes, bidding will be re-opened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer’s decision in such matters will be final. PURCHASER’S RISK: Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. Animals will be cared for at the purchaser’s risk for a reasonable length of time.CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION: Each animal will carry papers issued by the Canadian Hereford Association. A certificate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer for
each animal immediately after payment has been made. LIABILITY: Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, the auctioneer or owners assume no responsibility in this matter and disclaim any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of an accident or loss of property. INSURANCE: We strongly recommend, but do not require that insurance is purchased for full value on each animal sold. Several insurance providers can be suggested if the buyer chooses this option. US FUNDS & EXPORT: Current exchange rates will be announced sale day. Big Gully Farm will do all the health testing and export papers required for shipment. We will deliver the cattle across the border and assist in further shipping arrangements from there. Cost is the responsibility of the buyer from that point on. ANNOUNCEMENTS: All announcements made from the auction block will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalogue. Buyers are therefore cautioned
to pay close attention to such disclosures. HEALTH: All animals in the sale have met all necessary health requirements. Calves are given Inforce 3, Once PMH, Toltrazuril and Vit. A/E & Selenium. At turnout, calves receive Bovi-Shield Gold One Shot, Tasvax 8 and Ivermectin. Two weeks prior to weaning, calves receive Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 and Ivermectin. Heifers and cows are vaccinated with BoviShield Gold FP5 and Tasvax 8 one month prior to breeding. Heifers receive Merck Guardian and booster prior to calving, while cows receive a single dose prior to calving. Bulls follow the same pre-breeding vaccination protocol with two doses of Fusogard as calves and a single dose as 2-year olds. All cattle receive Ivermectin twice per year. ABSENTEE BIDS: Bidders unable to attend the sale may phone their bids and instructions to the auctioneer, ringman or special representatives. Bids must be received in sufficient time prior to the sale.
learningAWARD - EST. 1967 -
We have decided to alter the Big Gully Farm Beef Cattle Learning Award to more intimately give back to the families whose support we have been fortunate to receive through their bull acquisitions. Each bull buyer will receive two nominations to be made out in the name of a young cattle enthusiast between the ages of 7-25 years, who will then be eligible in a draw for three awards of $1,000 each.
Youth must use the award on beef cattle-related experience such as an AI course, workshop, 4-H/breeding animal purchse, animal science tuition, etc. Successful youth may only receive one award per year.
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