HICKS BEEF BULL SALE. THURSDAY 1st MARCH :00pm HOLBROOK. SALE BULL VIDEO

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1 HICKS BEEF BULL SALE THURSDAY 1st MARCH :00pm HOLBROOK SALE BULL VIDEO

2 LOT 41 ABC M610 LOT 43 ABC M844 LOT 51 HICKS EMPORER M154 LOT 52 HICKS ANDRAS ND M210 ET LOT 53 HICKS HENRY PACKER M55 LOT 54 HICKS HENRY PACKER M119

3 HICKS BEEF BULL SALE THURSDAY 1st MARCH 2018 Sale starts: 1:00pm. Inspection from: 10:30am. Annandayle South Holbrook THE HYBRID ADVANTAGE 60 BULLS 50 AUSTRALIAN BEEF COMPOSITE BULLS 10 HICKS RED ANGUS BULLS Andrew Hicks Ph: Mob: Visit our website for link to video of sale bulls Website: Tom Hicks Ph: Mob: This sale is interfaced with AuctionsPlus Our sale is conducted live on line in real time; remote bidders can bid on computers at their location. The remote bid is immediately transferred to the auction ring. Bidding is only available to registered AuctionsPlus users You must register at least 24 hours prior to sale with AuctionsPlus Phone: Phil Gledhill % rebate to outside agents We have poor mobile phone reception at our sale ring. Please call Phil from Elders to organise phone bidding. 1 aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

4 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN ESTIMATED BREEDING VALUES (EBVs) The EBV is the best estimate of an animal s genetic merit for that trait. ACCURACY: Accuracy is based on the amount of performance information available on the animal and its close relatives - particularly the number of progeny analysed. The higher the accuracy value the lower the likelihood of change in the animal s EBV as more information is analysed for that animal or its relatives. Even though an EBV with a low accuracy may change in the future, it is still the best estimate of an animal s genetic merit for that trait. Gestation Length EBV :(days) is an estimate of the time from conception to the birth of the calf and is based on AI and hand mating records. Lower (negative) GL EBVs indicate shorter gestation length and therefore easier calving and increased growth after birth. Birth Weight EBV (kg) is based on the measured birth weight of progeny, adjusted for dam age. The lower the value the lighter the calf at birth and the lower the likelihood of a difficult birth. This is particularly important when selecting sires for use over heifers. 200-Day Growth EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 80 and 300 days of age. Values are adjusted to 200 days and for age of dam. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal s genetic merit for growth to early ages. 400-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 301 and 500 days of age, adjusted to 400 days and for age of dam. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal s genetic merit for yearling weight. 600-Day Weight EBV (kg) is calculated from the weight of progeny taken between 501 and 900 days of age, adjusted to 600 days and for age of dam. This EBV is the best single estimate of an animal s genetic merit for growth beyond yearling age. Mature Cow Weight EBV (kg) is based on the cow weight when the calf is weighed for weaning, adjusted to 5 years of age. This EBV is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow weight at 5 years of age and is an indicator of growth at later ages and potential feed maintenance requirements of the females in the breeding herd. Steer breeders wishing to grow animals out to a larger weight may also use the Mature Cow Weight EBV. Milk EBV (kg) is an estimate of an animal s milking ability. For sires, this EBV indicates the effect of the daughter s milking ability, inherited from the sire, on the 200-day weights of her calves. For dams, it indicates her milking ability. Scrotal Size EBV (cm) This EBV is an estimate of an animal s genetic merit for scrotal size. There is also a small negative correlation with age of puberty in female progeny and therefore selection for increased scrotal size will result in reduced age at calving of female progeny. Carcase Weight EBV (kg) is based on abattoir carcase records and is an indicator of the genetic differences in carcase weight at the standard age of 650 days. Eye Muscle Area EBV (sq cm) This EBV estimates genetic differences in eye muscle area at the 12/13th rib site of a 300 kg dressed carcase. More positive EBVs indicate better muscling on animals. Sires with relatively higher EMA EBVs are expected to produce better-muscled and higher percentage yielding progeny at the same carcase weight than will sires with lower EMA EBVs. Rib Fat and Rump Fat EBVs (mm) are calculated from measurements of subcutaneous fat depth at the 12/13- rib site and the P8 rump site and are adjusted to a standard 300 kg carcase. These EBVs are indicators of the genetic differences in fat distribution on a standard 300 kg carcase. Sires with low, or negative, fat EBVs are expected to produce leaner progeny at any particular carcase weight than will sires with higher EBVs. Retail Beef Yield EBV (%) indicates genetic differences between animals for retail yield percentage in a standard 300 kg carcase. Sires with larger EBVs are expected to produce progeny with higher yielding carcases. Intramuscular Fat EBV (%) is an estimate of the genetic difference in the percentage of intramuscular fat at the 12/13th rib site in a 300 kg carcase. Depending on market targets, larger more positive values are generally more favourable. For further information please contact the Red Angus Society or Red Angus BREEDPLAN. 2

5 Beef Class Structural Assessment System Structural problems in cattle have a substantial effect on both the reproductive and growth performance of a beef herd. It is widely recognised that structural problems in sires have detrimental effects on conception rates, calving patterns and thus profitability. Similarly, females with inadequate structural characteristics are more prone to weaning lighter calves or conceiving later in the breeding season than their more functional counterparts. These structural problems are filtered through the supply chain resulting in reduced income for the producer, feedlot and thus reducing the overall productivity of the Australian Beef Industry. Over the past decade, use of the Beef Class System in the seedstock industry has produced a marked improvement in herds which have shown commitment to using the information appropriately. Through these dedicated breeders, there has been a flow on affect of structural improvement through out all sectors of the beef cattle industry. Jim Green and Liam Cardile of BEEFXCEL service many of the leading seedstock herds in Australia. BEEFXCEL is not involved in any genetic marketing or specific breeding advice and therefore has no conflict of interests to influence their stock appraisal. The integrity of the structural data provided by BEEFXCEL is recognised throughout the industry as Jim and Liam are fully INDEPENDENT assessors. HICKS BEEF STRUCTURAL PROGRAM: Since 2003 Hicks Beef have used the services of BEEFXCEL to assess the structure of all sale bulls. The AUTUMN 2018, HICKS BEEF Sale Bulls have been independently structurally assessed to maximise the quality of stock on offer. Any animals deemed inadequate have been removed from the sale draft. The Hicks Beef sale bulls were assessed by Liam Cardile of BEEFXCEL on 04/01/2018. The composite bulls scrotal circumference measurement was taken on 10/10/2017. How to Use The Beef Class System The Beef Class System uses a 1-9 scoring system; A score of 5 is ideal (Note: Except for Temperament where a Score of 1 is ideal); A score of 4 or 6 shows slight variation from ideal, but this includes most animals. An animal scoring 4 or 6 would be acceptable in any breeding program; A score of 3 or 7 shows greater variation but would be acceptable in most commercial programs. However, seedstock producers should be vigilant and understand that this score indicates greater variation from ideal; A score of 2 or 8 are low scoring animals and should be looked at closely before purchasing; A score of 1 or 9 should not be catalogued and are considered culls. Liam Cardile on aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

6 Multi-Breed Estimated Progeny Difference Figures Since starting our Australian Beef Composite program we have been frustrated by not being able to use figures to describe our cattle to clients, or to use them to increase genetic improvement in our own breeding program. Why has it taken so long? Unfortunately Australian Breedplan figures are owned by their respective breeds, and there is no common base between breeds. Different breeds figures sit quite separately to each other. Fortunately the US Simmental Association has solved all our problems with their true multi breed EPDs. BENEFITS OF EPDS HUGE VOLUME OF DATA 11.5 million head recorded 300,000 + animals recorded annually Plus 11 million American Angus EPDs incorporated into the database Largest multi breed data base in the world TRUE MULTI BREED DATABASE Figures directly compare all participating breeds. The Australian multi breed figures start with a base breed, all new breeds are brought in without any adjustment for their own breed figures. The US Simmental Multi Breed EPDS run American Simmental American Red Angus American & Canadian Gelbvieh American Maine Anjou Canadian Angus Canadian Red Angus Canadian Simmental Incorporates American Angus data It also brings in Australian figures indexed into the US system TOP QUALITY DATA With the large volume of data, there are better links between sires, 35,000 matings Progeny tests of over 5,000 carcases 500 sires progeny tested, tested per annum DNA ENHANCED EPD CAPABILITY In 2012 the American Simmental Association introduced a highly effective 50K DNA test This increases the accuracy of EPDs OUR COMMENTS ON THE US FIGURES The US figures are a god send to our breeding program. We are now part of one of the world s largest data banks in our industry. It enables clients to more exactly match the bull to the program. 4

7 ANY RESERVATIONS? Initially these figures have been incorporated into the US system, with only a few years of our data bank from over 18 years of collecting data. It was considered too labour intensive to include too much back data. We are happy with how it ranks our sale bulls. Possibly some of our home bred sires without the depth of records are slightly below where we think they should sit (possibly all breeders think this). We are sure that with more years of data input, this will be solved. Currently we are using as many bulls linked to the US figures as we can, to improve links and accuracy. If this year s figures are a good indicator of our bulls performance, the following years will just get better MULTI-BREED PERCENTILE TABLE CE BW WW ADG YW MCE MLK MWW STY DOC CWT YG MRB BF REA SF API TI Avg aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

8 HICKS BEEF GENETIC TRENDS HICKS BEEF: ALL PURPOSE INDEX HICKS BEEF: TERMINAL INDEX HICKS BEEF: BIRTH WEIGHT HICKS BEEF: CALVING EASE Our new calf catcher in action, making the weighing and tagging of our Spring 2017 calf crop much easier and safer. A lot of work goes into collecting performance data that is accurate and reliable. Thanks to the team at Holbrook Engineering who did a great job building this calf catcher for us. Local engineering at its best. Vet Check Information All bulls presented in the auction have been fertility tested by the Holbrook Veterinary Centre. They have passed an examination of their reproductive tract, which includes a testicular palpation, internal reproductive organ palpation and penis check. General health and structure are part of the course for this veterinary examination. Service ability testing and semen assessment have not been performed and we encourage all purchases to integrate their new bulls into the risk mitigation strategy that they employ back home. High Roughage Diet Producing bulls in optimum condition for their first joining season has got to be our first priority. Yes we want them to look well for photos and sale presentation, but they must be able to go out and work. This year we have tried to keep our bulls on steady weight gain on grass throughout their entire lives, with just a high roughage silage based ration to keep them going through the winter. HICKS BEEF 6

9 GUIDE TO EPDS MM MATERNAL MILK API ALL PURPOSE INDEX (Dollars per cow exposed in a self replacing herd bred to both angus heifers and mature cows. Great economic index based on production system) CE BW YG TI CALVING EASE BIRTH WEIGHT 300,000 + animals recorded annually 500 sires progeny tested (now per year) 35,000 mating on angus heifers (progeny tested) YIELD GRADE (Lower ranks higher on the percentile table) TERMINAL INDEX (Dollars per cow exposed under a Terminal sire scenario) CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW YG MB BF REA API TI EPD S WW WEANING WEIGHT ( days) YW YEARLING WEIGHT ( days) 300,000 + animals recorded annually progeny tested in 43 feedlots MWW MATERNAL WEANING WEIGHT (Weaning weight due to milk and growth) MCE MATERNAL CALVING EASE (Daughter calving ease as a heifer) MB MARBLING (Based on actual marbling scores) BF BACK FAT (Lower ranks higher on percentile table) REA RIB EYE AREA 30-35,000 carcass scans per year 5,000 progeny test carcass recorded 7 aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

10 HYBRID VIGOUR AND SELECTION FOR ECONOMIC TRAITS The Hicks Beef bull sales give beef producers the opportunity to use science to increase their profits with the benefits of a breeding program using both hybrid vigour and genetic selection for performance based on the world s largest multi-breed database. The benefits of measuring economic traits and using the US multi-breed figures has allowed us to put a total economic package together. High growth rates are little use if it comes at the cost of fewer live calves. Calving ease has always got to be in the equation with growth. The good news is that there is now a significant selection of bulls that bend the growth curve. That is, identify bulls that give both moderate birth weights and high yearling weights. Using the world s largest data bank of the US multi -breed figures, we can target the bulls that do both. There is also a need to reduce mature cow weight. In a world where you get paid for beef production per hectare it is important to keep cow efficiency at its maximum. The success of Hicks Beef in carcase competitions has been achieved by a rigorous selection for top ultra sound carcase traits. The balance to be maintained is selection for rib eye area combined with marbling and adequate fat cover. Again, through the use of the world s largest data bank, and scanning over 1000 calves every year, we can measure our annual improvement in these important economic traits. Hybrid vigour is recognised by beef scientists as the only way to rapidly improve female fertility. The estimates of the advantage of using hybrid females is 23% more weaning weight per cow exposed to bulls at joining. We offer both red and black Australian Beef Composites to suit the different requirements of clients. We believe that the red coat colour is better suited to a hot climate. But in a world where black cattle gain a premium, who can argue? Working in the yards. Working in the yards. 8 Clementine & Emma - 3 Capes Walk - First Class. Peter & Florence.

11 COMPOSITE REFERENCE SIRES HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 Born: 10/09/09 Color: BLACK Breed: SIM ANGUS SUMMITCREST SCOTCH CAP OB45 HICKS OB45 C720 HICKS ROSEBUD Z612 CNS DREAM ON L186 ABC-COOPER C580 ET CO-OP MISS LUCKY Z401 He is still one of the most admired bulls. Now almost 9 years old, he is thick, easy doing and very sound. His All Purpose Index shows him to be once again in the top 1%. His calving ease is top 1% and his heifer calving ease is top 1%. These are the figures that drive profit - live calves. A great bull. COMPOSITE REFERENCE SIRES CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI ABC K500 Born: 18/07/14 Color: BLACK Breed: SIM ANGUS GW PREDESTINED 701T THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 THOMAS MISS LUCY 4206 ABC K500 couples top 10% calving ease direct with top 2% maternal calving ease. He is a curve bender as he also brings yearling weight to his easily born progeny.from one of the best cow families at Hicks Beef. His grand dam is the mother of Hicks Indexer E538. This photo is of Thomas Grade Up Sire of ABC K500 WEBB ENIGMA E323 (ET) ABC H1102 ABC-COOPER C580 ET CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS Born: 08/02/06 Color: BLACK Breed: SIM ANGUS G A R PRECISION G A R US PREMIUM BEEF G A R EXT 2928 This is one of the most proven Sim Angus bulls of the U.S.His popularity has grown for his easy calving, good yearling weights and carcase. His progeny are no nonsense commercial cattle that are thick and easy doing. GW LUCKY CHARM 665K GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P GW MISS LUCKY STRIKE CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

12 COMPOSITE REFERENCE SIRES SYDGEN CC & 7 HOOVER DAM ERICA OF ELLSTON C124 TRIPLE C L. TAYLOR CCR MS L TAYLOR 1339Y CCR 0135 STAR 7103T COMPOSITE REFERENCE SIRES CCR BOULDER 1339A Born: 31/08/13 Color: BLACK Breed: SIM ANGUS A thick, easy doing bull with total balanced performance. Boulder has great calving ease, in the top 2%, great carcase with good muscle and top 1% marbling. His All Purpose Index is well in the top 1%. CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI KCF BENNETT X514 9/10/2010 Color: BLACK Breed: GELBVIEH KCF BENNETT S30 KCF BENNETT U271 KCF J47 M184 KCF BENNETT LANDMARK J377 KCF MISS LANDMARK N413 KCF MISS 155E K443 We apologise for printing the wrong photo in our recent newsletter. X514 is a growth Gelbvieh bull from one of the best herds in the US. Offering top 2% growth and top 5% muscle. His type, growth and hybrid vigour makes him a useful addition to our sire team. CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI ASR AUGUSTUS Z2165 Born: 29/10/12 Color: BLACK Breed: SIMMENTAL ESNK31 RCR AUGUSTUS R54 RCR NICOLE N32 Augustus offers calving ease, docility and carcase. He is a moderate framed bull with excellent feet and structure. HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K ASR MS JORDAN W916 ASR MS JORDAN T734 CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI

13 COMPOSITE REFERENCE SIRES ABC H914 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72 Born: 25/08/12 Color: RED Breed: SIM ANGUS HICKS FUTURE DIRECTION Z589 ABC B1111 ABC Z1170 One of the best sons of Beef Maker. Hammo H914 leaves moderate, thick progeny, with calving ease and good carcase data. His progeny are popular with our commercial clients. This photo showcases a son of H914 - Lot 11 ABC M1227 COMPOSITE REFERENCE SIRES CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI ABC K713 Born: 16/08/14 Color: RED Breed: COMPOSITE HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72 A Hicks Beef composite bull that combines a leading Red Simmental sire with a popular Gelvieh sire.he delivers balanced performance and top 15% Indexes. The photo here is a son of K713 - Lot 14 ABC M1309 JRI PLD FREE AGENT 125J3 ABC Z1209 ABC R1012 CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI WS BEEF MAKER R13 Born: 02/06/05 Color: RED Breed: SIMMENTAL NICHOLS LEGACY G151 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C & D TRACY A standout, highly proven Red Simmental bull that delivers the lot. Calving ease, growth, carcase and profit indexes. His progeny are consistently good. R PLUS RED RIBEYE 1134 DCR MS RIBEYE N72 DCR MISS ZINGER CE Birth Wean Year MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA API TI aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

14 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 1 ABC M798 Born: 16/08/16 Brand: M798 Colour: BLACK BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS HICKS OB45 C720 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC-COOPER C580 ET CIRS DECADE 278U2 ABC H785 ABC D1063 M798 has a near perfect structure score and combining Simmental and Gelbvieh in equal proportion makes him a great composite sire prospect. One of our most attractive Indexer sons Lot 2 ABC M690 Born: 13/08/16 Brand: M690 Colour: BLACK THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 ABC K500 ABC H1102 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC J550 ABC G739 A great K500 son, with excellent calving ease, growth and maternal calving ease. He is also no slouch on Rib Eye Area, great for muscle. M690 is a thick, high volume bull and one of the heaviest in the sale Lot 3 PURE POWER ABC K890 ABC B1094 ABC M998 Born: 23/08/16 Brand: M998 Colour: BLACK Here we have a bull showing thickness and balance, with a good set of numbers. Tested homozygous black. HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC J840 ABC G

15 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 4 ABC M1205 Born: 06/09/16 Brand: M1205 Colour: BLACK G A R PROPHET ABC K559 ABC H934 WEBB ECHO E303 (ET) ABC H909 ABC E1631 The high Terminal Index and All-Purpose Index figures shows the flexability of this great young bull. He has great yearling growth and top 1% marbling figures. An attractive package. Tested homozygous black BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 5 ABC M644 Born: 10/08/16 Brand: M644 Colour: BLACK ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B ABC ADVANTAGE B1189 ABC H860 ABC D1225 Upgrade is the most used Sim Angus bull in the US. M644 s 1/2 Gelbvieh mother gives us our preferred 1/4 Simmental, 1/4 Gelbvieh, 1/2 British (Angus). This bull is optimum for hybrid vigour, great temperament, weight and growth. Tested homozygous black Lot 6 ABC M930 Born: 21/08/16 Brand: M930 Colour: BLACK THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 ABC K500 ABC H1102 Another bull by our new ABC K500 sire. Good calving ease and yearling figures. Showing a little white, a good type, with thickness and high capacity. Tested homozygous black. ABC G730 ABC J894 ABC F aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

16 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 7 ABC M605 Born: 04/08/16 Brand: M605 Colour: BLACK THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 ABC K500 ABC H1102 This K500 son expresses very good yearling growth with great structural numbers. He has good calving ease and maternal calving ease. He is a thick, easy doing type of bull. BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS ABC F1293 ABC J768 ABC F Lot 8 ABC M925 Born: 21/08/16 Brand: M925 Colour: BLACK THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 ABC K500 ABC H1102 We like the muscle pattern on this bull, he shows the thickness of the new K500 sire. A sound, moderate, sensible bull. Tested homozygous black. ABC FORTUNE E1217 ABC J830 ABC D Lot 9 ABC M1076 Born: 26/08/16 Brand: M1076 Colour: BLACK TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H XSIM SINGLETARY H2075Z GW MISS PREM BEEF 0612U M1076 has good yearling growth and carcase figures, backed by a great pedigree. HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC H752 ABC F

17 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 10 ABC M1214 Born: 06/09/16 Brand: M1214 Colour: BLACK THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 ABC K500 ABC H1102 PURE POWER ABC J1017 ABC F1135 M1214 combines our new sire ABC K500, with a Gelbvieh Balancer sired cow. The figures show good calving ease and low birth weight. One of the youngest bulls and very attractive. Tested homozygous black BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS 15 aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

18 RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 11 ABC M1227 Born: 07/09/16 Brand: M1227 Colour: RED WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC H914 ABC B1111 An attractive high marbling Hammo son. This bull has thickness and depth, and high marbling figures. BB U245L REON 2 ABC E1201 ABC B RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 12 ABC M1093 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72 HICKS XPO B530 ABC E1045 ABC C1020 Born: 27/08/2016 Brand: M1093 Colour: RED Use this bull on cows to increase growth and muscle. Sired by WS Beef Maker, a bull who lives up to his name. M1093 is a very sound bull and is stout and easy doing. Another great Beef Maker son Lot 13 ABC M1307 Born: 15/09/16 Brand: M1307 Colour: RED WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC K713 ABC Z1209 HICKS ROMEO A526 ABC D1093 ABC B1271 There is a lot to like about this bull. He has excellent yearling growth coupled with good marbling. He is giving away a bit of age and shows thickness and depth. He is by one of our own new Beef Maker sires

19 RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 14 ABC M1309 Born: 15/09/16 Brand: M1309 Colour: RED WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC K713 ABC Z1209 K713 is a great young sire. This son is a moderate, easy doing type. Attractive to the eye. HICKS FUTURE DIRECTION Z527 ABC C1042 ABC A Lot 15 WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC H914 ABC B1111 RED ANGUS SIRE ABC E1434 ABC M1128 Born: 30/08/16 Brand: M1128 Colour: RED Here is a bull combining excellent growth with top 1% marbling. His top 25% API reflects balanced numbers. Top 5% Terminal Index. A great set of numbers. Another sound Hammo son. RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 16 ABC M1107 Born: 28/08/16 Brand: M1107 Colour: RED WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC H914 ABC B1111 Great carcase numbers on this bull. His API is in the top 25%, showing he has profitable balanced numbers. A great set of structural assessment numbers show his soundness. GW PREDESTINED 701T ABC H1015 HICKS C aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

20 RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 17 ABC M855 Born: 17/08/16 Brand: M855 Colour: RED WS BEEF MAKER R1 ABC H914 ABC B1111 Another Hammo son with good marbling. Excellent structural soundness. Hicks Red Angus ABC G503 ABC Z RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 18 ABC H914 ABC K736 ABC G525 ABC B1071 ABC H640 ABC A1171 ABC M1293 Born: 14/09/16 Brand: M1293 Colour: RED A moderate, thick, soft Hammo grandson. This bull has a great temperament

21 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 19 ABC M775 Born: 16/08/16 Brand: M775 Colour: BLACK G A R US PREMIUM BEEF GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P Here we have a typical Premium Beef - thick, meaty and easy doing. Jim says the commercial cattle breeders queue to buy them. HICKS Y573 ABC F12 ABC C BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 20 ABC M1183 Born: 03/09/16 Brand: M1183 Colour: BLACK TRIPLE C BETTIS SJ72J XSIM BETTIS H2099Z GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P A top 15% calving ease with plus 100 growth and top 10% marbling makes this a high All- Purpose Index bull. He is soft, deep and docile. Tested homozygous black. HICKS XPO C507 ABC F1035 ABC D Lot 21 ABC M1151 Born: 01/09/16 Brand: M1151 Colour: BLACK HICKS OB45 C720 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC-COOPER C580 ET ABC C625 ABC G874 ABC B1083 This is one of the top All-Purpose Index bulls in the sale. The figures assessing profit for joining with Angus cows and heifers love the low birth weight coupled with great Maternal Calving Ease. This means more live calves this generation and the next. Top 1% marbling helps too aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

22 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 22 ABC M648 RCR AUGUSTUS R54 ASR AUGUSTUS Z2165 ASR MS JORDAN W916 G A R PROPHET ABC K582 ABC H943 Born: 11/08/16 Brand: M648 Colour: BLACK A good heifer bull, who should in turn produce easy calving daughters. One of our best API (All Purpose Index) bulls. M648 combines two great sires in his pedigree - RCR Augustus and Gardiner Prophet. Tested homozygous black HICKS BEEF WITHDRAWN Lot 23 ABC M633 THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 ABC K500 ABC H1102 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC J916 ABC G1051 Born: 09/08/16 Brand: M633 Colour: BLACK By our new sire ABC K500. This bull has a top 12% calving ease figure. He has frame and thickness, an attractive bull. He is one of the heaviest in his group at cataloguing. We like his pedigree a lot Lot 24 ABC M1165 KCF BENNETT U271 KCF BENNETT X514 KCF MISS LANDMARK N413 ABC E1149 ABC G741 ABC D1261 Born: 01/09/16 Brand: M1165 Colour: BLACK M1165 is by one of the leading Gelbvieh sires KCF Bennett X514. He is high growth and muscle for mature cows

23 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 25 ABC M1021 Born: 24/08/16 Brand: M1021 Colour: BLACK RCR AUGUSTUS R54 ASR AUGUSTUS Z2165 ASR MS JORDAN W916 A good API index shows the balance of profitable figures of this bull. He is thick, placid and soft. Tested homozygous black. HICKS FUTURE DIRECTION Z527 ABC D999 ABC B BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 26 ABC M663 Born: 11/08/16 Brand: M663 Colour: BLACK G A R US PREMIUM BEEF GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P WEBB ENIGMA E323 (ET) ABC H996 ABC E1434 The figures are great, the pedigree is great and the Indexes are great. Premium Beef - the commercial breeders favourite. A great pedigree here with Enigma on the dam s side. Tested homozygous black Lot 27 ABC M618 Born: 06/08/16 Brand: M618 Colour: BLACK THOMAS GRADE UP 6849 ABC K500 ABC H1102 M618 has top 20% calving ease. He has great All-Purpose Index figure. He also has a good yearling figure. Tested homozygous black. A top package. ABC E1182 ABC J656 ABC E aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

24 2018 AUTUMN ABC EPD SALE BULLS LOT NO Name Sire CE Brth Wean Year ADG MCE Milk MWW Stay CW YG MB BF REA API TI 1 ABC M798 E538 INDEXER ABC M690 ABC K ABC M998 ABC K ABC M1205 ABC K ABC M644 UPGRADE ABC M930 ABC K ABC M605 ABC K ABC M925 ABC K ABC M1076 H2075Z ABC M1214 ABC K LOT NO Name Sire CE Brth Wean Year ADG MCE Milk MWW Stay CW YG MB BF REA API TI 11 ABC M1227 ABC H ABC M1093 BEEF MAKER ABC M1307 ABC K ABC M1309 ABC K ABC M1128 ABC H ABC M1107 ABC H ABC M855 ABC H ABC M1293 ABC K LOT NO Name Sire CE Brth Wean Year ADG MCE Milk MWW Stay CW YG MB BF REA API TI 19 ABC M775 PREM BEEF ABC M1183 H2099Z ABC M1151 E538 INDEXER ABC M648 AUGUSTUS ABC M633 ABC K ABC M1165 KCF BENNETT X ABC M1021 AUGUSTUS ABC M663 PREM BEEF ABC M618 ABC K ABC M973 HARDY ABC M1018 UPGRADE ABC M863 RENNYLEA J ABC M582 BOULDER LOT NO Name Sire CE Brth Wean Year ADG MCE Milk MWW Stay CW YG MB BF REA API TI 32 ABC M961 CADILLAC ABC M1290 ABC K ABC M576 CADILLAC ABC M1330 ABC H ABC M596 BEEF MAKER ABC M1271 ABC K ABC M942 RUSHMORE ABC M1143 ABC H ABC M1068 E538 INDEXER LOT NO Name Sire CE Brth Wean Year ADG MCE Milk MWW Stay CW YG MB BF REA API TI 41 ABC M610 BOULDER ABC M1016 H2075Z ABC M844 PREM BEEF ABC M1190 E538 INDEXER ABC M570 BOULDER ABC M1099 KCF BENNETT X ABC M1114 E538 INDEXER ABC M846 E538 INDEXER ABC M539 PREM BEEF ABC M769 PREM BEEF BREED AVERAGE 2016 BORN

25 HICKS RED ANGUS SALE BULLS JANUARY 2018 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN LOT NO IDENT SIRE CE Dir GL BW 200WT 400WT 600WT MWT MILK SS CWT EMA RIB FAT RUMP FAT 51 HRA M HRA M HRA M55 HICKS EMPEROR K3 BLACK ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240 HICKS HENRY PACKER H61 RBY% IMF% SUPER INDEX VEALER INDEX % 46% 76% 68% 67% 62% 46% 35% 71% 55% 47% 55% 55% 52% 46% % 55% 72% 66% 65% 61% 46% 31% 66% 53% 43% 53% 53% 50% 45% % 50% 77% 68% 70% 65% 50% 42% 72% 58% 49% 58% 58% 55% 49% NORTHERN INDEX 54 HRA M119 HENRY PACKER H HRA M11 56 HRA M HRA M HRA M34 59 HRA M87 60 HRA M80 BROWN PREMIER X7876 BROWN PREMIER X7876 HICKS REDEMPTION K44 BROWN PREMIER X7876 HICKS REDEMPTION K44 HICKS EMPEROR K3 BLACK 40% 52% 77% 70% 70% 65% 50% 44% 75% 58% 51% 59% 59% 56% 51% % 62% 75% 69% 67% 61% 42% 26% 71% 51% 43% 50% 50% 46% 39% % 63% 76% 69% 67% 61% 42% 31% 71% 50% 41% 48% 48% 44% 35% % 47% 76% 64% 67% 61% 45% 32% 68% 53% 44% 53% 53% 50% 43% % 62% 77% 68% 62% 60% 43% 34% 50% 46% 35% 43% 43% 40% 37% % 46% 74% 63% 66% 61% 45% 31% 68% 53% 44% 53% 53% 49% 43% % 45% 72% 68% 68% 62% 46% 35% 72% 55% 47% 55% 55% 52% 45% BREED AVERAGE 2016 BORN

26 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 28 ABC M973 Born: 22/08/16 Brand: M973 Colour: BLACK BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS TRIPLE C BETTIS SJ72J WEBB BETTIS H026 WEBB GEORGINA E201 GW PARAMOUNT 718Y ABC J754 ABC B1223 M973 has near perfect structure scores and is sired by one of Australia s leading performance sires Webb Bettis H026 (Hardy). Good calving ease and maternal calving ease. A taller growth bull Lot 29 ABC M1018 Born: 24/08/16 Brand: M1018 Colour: BLACK ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B HICKS FUTURE DIRECTION Z589 ABC B1083 ABC Z1246 This bull combines Upgrade and Future Direction - two of the most popular U.S. Simmental and Angus sires. M1018 has great carcase figures for both muscle and marbling. Tested homozygous black Lot 30 ABC M863 Born: 19/08/16 Brand: M863 Colour: RED G A R INGENUITY 5050 RENNYLEA J138 RENNYLEA C490 TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J ABC K1025 ABC B1014 By Rennylea J138, our record priced Rennylea sire that improves carcase every time. This young bull M863, also improves calving ease and he has great structure. Tested homozygous black

27 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 31 ABC M582 Born: 02/08/16 Brand: M582 Colour: BLACK HOOVER DAM CCR BOULDER 1339A CCR MS L TAYLOR 1339Y WEBB ENIGMA E323 (ET) ABC K828 HICKS BLACK DESIRE E530 M582 is by our new sire CCR Boulder; from a great Enigma cow. His excellent calving ease EPD is in the top 10%. He has good growth and muscle figures. A thick type of bull. Tested homozygous black BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS 25 aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

28 RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 32 ABC M961 Born: 22/08/16 Brand: M961 Colour: RED HOOKS TRINITY 9T LEACHMAN CADILLAC L025A REMPE STABILIZER YD0 M961 is a Cadillac - Beef Maker bull with great calving ease combined with good growth. This is backed by high profit indexes. He is an attractive, lengthy bull. WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC H755 ABC D RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 33 GW PREDESTINED 701T ABC K576 ABC H874 ABC LUCKY DICE Y1182 ABC G1105 ABC A1274 ABC M1290 Born: 13/09/16 Brand: M1290 Colour: RED A good yearling growth and sired by one of our best red home bred sires - K576. You will see a lot more of this sire in the future. You can see the thickness and growth in this bull Lot 34 ABC M576 Born: 01/08/2016 Brand: M576 Colour: RED HOOKS TRINITY 9T LEACHMAN CADILLAC L025A REMPE STABILIZER YD0 WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC K553 ABC H1416 This bull combines two of our top red sires - Cadillac and Beef Maker. He has superb calving ease and low birth weight. He should be great for heifer joining. His carcase is also great and his indexes are high

29 RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 35 ABC M1330 Born: 17/09/16 Brand: M1330 Colour: RED WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC H914 ABC B1111 This Hammo (H914) son should be suitable for heifer joining with low birth weight and high calving ease. GW PREDESTINED 701T ABC J708 ABC E Lot 36 ABC M596 HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72 HICKS ADA G11 ABC K1081 ABC H1316 Born: 05/08/16 Brand: M596 Colour: RED One of our highest yearling growth bulls sired by the great Beef Maker sire. Use on mature cows for great yearling growth and strong caracse. A thick and sound bull. RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 37 ABC M1271 Born: 11/09/16 Brand: M1271 Colour: RED WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC K713 ABC Z1209 HICKS FUTURE DIRECTION Z589 HICKS C1054 ABC A1358 K713 is a first year sire from a great hybrid background. His first calves look promising, including this sound son from a great Future Direction cow. Treated for a grass seed in his eye aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

30 RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 38 ABC M942 ET Born: 21/08/16 Brand: M942 Colour: RED THSF FREEDOM 300N TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850 LCC CHEYENNE B221L HICKS RED PATRICIA Z614 HICKS RED PATRICIA T28 This is a special ET calf from our best and most proven Red Angus cow HRA Patricia Z614. She has consistently produced top sires in our Red Angus herd, producing 9 calves, one every year, before joining our ET program. She has now produced 18 calves. Rushmore is a high muscle Red Simmental with good balanced performance. This is an outcross bull of proven fertility and performance RED COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 39 WS BEEF MAKER R13 ABC H914 ABC B1111 ABC F1194 ABC J996 ABC D1227 ABC M1143 Born: 31/08/16 Brand: M1143 Colour: RED A high yearling growth Hammmo (H914) son with high marbling and good rib eye carcase figures. Good profit indexes Lot 40 ABC M1068 Born: 26/08/16 Brand: m1068 Colour: RED HICKS OB45 C720 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC-COOPER C580 ET Our leading sire Hicks Indexer joined to a balancer cow purchased from Crystal Creek Gelbviehs. CRYSTAL CREEK GELBVIEH ABC H1703 CRYSTAL CREEK RED ANGUS

31 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 41 ABC M610 Born: 06/08/16 Brand: M610 Colour: BLACK HOOVER DAM CCR BOULDER 1339A CCR MS L TAYLOR 1339Y Our new AI sire CCR Boulder and ABC Indexer combine pedigrees in this calving ease bull. Very high marbling and indexing. Tested homozygous black. HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC K1041 ABC H BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 42 ABC M1016 Born: 24/08/16 Brand: M1016 Colour: BLACK TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3H XSIM SINGLETARY H2075Z GW MISS PREM BEEF 0612U A high indexing bull with good yearling and high marbling. The profit indexes reflect the great pedigree. A thick, soft, attractive bull. Tested homozygous black. HICKS XPO B576 ABC E1062 ABC C Lot 43 ABC M844 Born: 17/08/16 Brand: M844 Colour: BLACK G A R US PREMIUM BEEF GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P ABC DREAM ON C625 ABC H758 ABC A2039 The super sire GW Premium Beef over an ABC C625 cow - has resulted in this moderate, thick, attractive bull. He has great calving ease, high marbling and a great API. Tested homozygous black aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

32 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 44 ABC M1190 Born: 05/09/16 Brand: M1190 Colour: BLACK HICKS OB45 C720 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC-COOPER C580 ET Again calving ease, a low birth weight and marbling combine to give a good API. M1190 is a moderate, profitable Indexer bull with a great pedigree. High headed and free moving. BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS ABC DREAM ON C648 ABCG1052 ABC D Lot 45 ABC M570 Born: 01/08/16 Brand: M570 Colour: BLACK HOOVER DAM CCR BOULDER 1339A CCR MS L TAYLOR 1339Y TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J ABC K955 ABC E1004 A great Boulder son. Boulder is our new high indexing AI sire. M570 will be ideal for heifers, yet still gives excellentt growth and muscle. A great, free moving bull. Tested homozygous black Lot 46 ABC M1099 Born: 28/08/16 Brand: M1099 Colour: RED KCF BENNETT U271 KCF BENNETT X514 KCF MISS LANDMARK N413 ABC DREAM ON C625 ABC G1131 ABC A1171 By one of the leading US Gelbvieh sires who puts weight and muscle into his progeny. It is uncanny how C625 cows consistently produce top progeny. Note the high yearling weight EPD on this young bull. Tested homozygous black

33 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 47 ABC M1114 Born: 29/08/16 Brand: M1114 Colour: BLACK HICKS OB45 C720 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC-COOPER C580 ET HOOK S MAJESTIC 31M ABC B1162 ABC U390 In M1114 we see great calving ease combining with some of the highest marbling figures to give this bull one of the highest All Purpose Indexes. A profit orientated bull - especially for heifer joinings BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 48 ABC M846 Born: 17/08/16 Brand: M846 Colour: RED HICKS OB45 C720 HICKS ABC INDEXER E538 ABC-COOPER C580 ET A slick coated, moderate bull. M846 has good calving ease and marbling EPDs. A good API. ABC LUCKY DICE Y1155 ABC D1262 ABC W Lot 49 ABC M539 Born: 26/07/16 Brand: M539 Colour: RED G A R US PREMIUM BEEF GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P We like the pedigree of this bull. He has calving ease and a good API. An attractive type of bull. He has a pink eye scar that has been inspected by our vet. LCS G FORCE G45 ABC K541 ABC H aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

34 BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS Lot 50 ABC M769 Born: 16/08/16 Brand: M769 Colour: BLACK G A R US PREMIUM BEEF GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P A Premium Beef son, as we keep saying - here we have thick, profit orientated cattle. M769 combines a moderate birth with good marbling. BLACK COMPOSITE BULLS ABC E1182 ABC H1417 ABC E

35 RED RED ANGUS COMPOSITE REFERENCE BULLS SIRES BROWN PREMIER X7876 Born: 14/01/10 Tattoo: X7876 Reg No: USAM BECKTON NEBULA M045 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BECKTON LANA M809 EP 5L DESTINATION BROWN MS DESTINATION T7664 BROWN MS JULIA M7788 Brown Premier is in an elite group of proven sires that rank in the top 2% for both grid Herdbuilder and Gridmaster Indexes. His progeny are thick made, well balanced and structurally correct. He has exceptional EPDs, packaging low birth weight and high growth with added carcass merit. We believe his Breedplan figures will catch up to his high accuracy US EPDs. RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 56% 81% 91% 82% 80% 71% 47% - Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 60% 53% 53% 46% 49% 41% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index $41 $38 $38 HICKS REDEMPTION K44 Born: 21/08/14 Tattoo: K44 Reg No: HRAK44 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 JYJ MS JOLENE W16 HICKS XPO C504 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM F566 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM Y684 Hicks Redemption K44 has top 1% calving, top 20% 400day weight and top 5% marbling. He has an attractive phenotype and he is very sound. All backed by a great pedigree. Photo of Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, sire of Hicks Redemption K44. RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 53% 67% 86% 79% 80% 75% 57% 44% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 66% 63% 63% 54% 60% 53% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index $50 $32 $48 RED ANGUS REFERENCE SIRES HICKS EMPEROR K3 (BLACK) Born: 25/07/14 Tattoo: K3 Reg No: HRAK3 TE MANIA BERKLEY B1 TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 TE MANIA LOWAN Z74 HICKS RED LABEL E567 HICKS RED PATRICIA H32 HICKS RED PATRICIA F561 K3 brings the top black Angus Te Mania Emperor into the Red Angus breed. His EBVs show top calving ease, great growth and marbling, all backed by high profit indexes. This bull is one of the most attractive bulls we have bred. Photo of Lot 51 Hicks Emperor M154, son of Te Mania Emperor E343. RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 51% 60% 90% 84% 84% 76% 56% 35% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 69% 66% 66% 58% 62% 55% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index $53 $47 $ aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

36 3 Moderate Birth - we aim to have birth weights lighter than breed average 3 Specialist Heifer Bulls - in all our breeds, top 20% calving ease 3 Weight Gains - up in the top 20% of breed for 200 & 400 day weights 3 Mature Weights Less than breed average, large cows need more maintenance 3 Carcase - we believe muscle and yield will be demanded by industry and that marbling is an important trait 3 Temperament - is important, we cull heavily on temperament, sale bulls and cows Hicks Beef Bulls Checklist 3 Structurally Correct - we feel that we are competent enough to structurally assess bulls, but we know you want an independent professional. We use Liam Cardile from CTC to assess all our sale bulls for feet, legs, sheath and testicles 3 Tested - for known genetic abnormalities, results will be available on sale day. 3 Tested negative - Pesti-virus carriers Red Angus GROUP BREEDPLAN Percentile Bands for all 2016 born animals Percentile Calving Calving Gestation Birth Mat Milk Scrotal Carcase Eye Rib Rump Retail IMF Supermarket Vealer Northern Band Ease Ease Length Wt Day Day Day Cow (kg) Size Wt Muscle Fat Fat Beef (%) Index Index Steer Dir Dtrs (days) (kg) Wt Wt Wt Wt (cm) (kg) Area (mm) (mm) Yield Index (%) (%) (kg) (kg) (kg) (kg) (sq cm) (%) Top Value Top 1% Top 5% Top 10% Top 15% Top 20% Top 25% Top 30% Top 35% Top 40% Top 45% Top 50% Top 55% Top 60% Top 70% Top 80% Top 90% Top 95% Top 99% Low Value

37 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 51 HICKS EMPEROR M154 Born: 01/09/16 Tattoo: M154 Reg No: HRAM154 TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 HICKS EMPEROR K3 BLACK HICKS RED PATRICIA H32 A worthy first lot for our Red Angus bulls. M154 is a soft, functional, easy doing bull. Deep and thick. He brings Te Mania Emperor, the $90,000 record priced black bull into Red Angus. Calving Ease top 10%, milk top 10%, top 25% muscle, top 35% IMF and good indexes. HICKS ADA E565 HICKS RED J115 HICKS RED F640 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 35% 46% 76% 68% 67% 62% 46% 35% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 55% 55% 55% 47% 52% 46% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $40 $42 $ Purchaser:... $... LOT 51 LOT 52 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 52 HICKS ANDRAS ND M210 ET Born: 24/08/16 Tattoo: M210 Reg No: HRAM210 ANDRAS IN FOCUS B152 ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240 ANDRAS KURUBA B111 An ET son by Andras New Direction, selling semen not just from the photo but backed by serious performance. New Direction is a popular AI sire from the US. He delivers top 10% calving ease, top 10% 400 & 600 day growth, top 10% carcase weight, top 10% IMF and excellent indexes. M210 ET has +3 CE, high 600 day weight and a great disposition. HICKS ADA E565 HICKS RED PATRICIA G8 HICKS RED PATRICIA E509 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 39% 55% 72% 66% 65% 61% 46% 31% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 53% 53% 53% 43% 50% 45% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $54 $42 $ Purchaser:... $ aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

38 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 53 HICKS HENRY PACKER M55 Born: 16/08/16 Tattoo: M55 Reg No: HRAM55 MESSMER PACKER HICKS HENRY H61 HICKS RED D537 T M55 is sired by the leading Australian performance bull HRA Henry H61. M55 rivals his father s figures with a Supermarket Index of +62, well above top 1%, top 1% Northern Index and breed leading calving ease, growth, milk, scrotal, muscle and IMF. Stud sire potential. HICKS CHEROKEE D503 HICKS SARAH F590 HICKS SARAH D638 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 38% 50% 77% 68% 70% 65% 50% 42% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 58% 58% 58% 49% 55% 49% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $62 $53 $ Purchaser:... $... RED ANGUS BULLS LOT 53 LOT 54 Lot 54 HICKS HENRY PACKER M119 Born: 24/08/16 Tattoo: M119 Reg No: HRAM119 MESSMER PACKER HICKS HENRY H61 HICKS RED D537 T Our sire Hicks Henry H61 does the lot: calving ease, growth, muscle and indexes in the top 2 or 3%. The son we have here is a moderate, thick type, easy doing and with a great temperament. HICKS CHEROKEE Z555 HICKS BEEAC F511 HICKS BEEAC C670 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 40% 52% 77% 70% 70% 65% 50% 44% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 58% 59% 59% 51% 56% 51% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $60 $53 $ Purchaser:... $...

39 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 55 HICKS PREMIER M11 Born: 22/07/16 Tattoo: M11 Reg No: HRAM11 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BROWN PREMIER X7876 BROWN MS DESTINATION T7664 Hicks Premier M11 will be suitable for use as a heifer bull with his excellent calving ease figures. This is a heifer s first calf. HICKS HARVEST H56 HICKS RED PATRICIA K101 HICKS RED PATRICIA G8 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 35% 62% 75% 69% 67% 61% 42% 26% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 51% 50% 50% 43% 46% 39% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $40 $40 $ Purchaser:... $... LOT 55 LOT 56 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 56 HICKS PREMIER M111 Born: 23/08/16 Tattoo: M111 Reg No: HRAM111 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BROWN PREMIER X7876 BROWN MS DESTINATION T7664 This bull has an excellent pedigree. He is by one of the leading U.S. sires, Brown Premier X7876, a bull with some of the best profit indexes. His dam is a great Red Te Mania cow, mother of last year s top priced bull. M111 has top birth, calving ease and caracse figures. TE MANIA DAIQUIRI D19 TE MANIA MITTAGONG F801 TE MANIA MITTAGONG Z288 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 36% 63% 76% 69% 67% 61% 42% 31% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 50% 48% 48% 41% 44% 35% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $43 $33 $ Purchaser:... $ aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

40 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 57 HICKS REDEMPTION M136 Born: 27/08/2016 Tattoo: M136 Reg No: HRAM136 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 HICKS REDEMPTION K44 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM F566 This bull has calving ease, combining a short gestation with low birth weight. He has a very placid temperament. M136 is by our new Redemption sire HRA K44, a bull that is in the top 5% for calving ease and above average for 400 day weight, and IMF in the top 25%. HICKS HARVEST H56 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM K58 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM F559 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 34% 47% 76% 64% 67% 61% 45% 32% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 53% 53% 53% 44% 50% 43% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $42 $37 $ Purchaser:... $... RED ANGUS BULLS LOT 57 LOT 58 Lot 58 HICKS PREMIER M34 Born: 11/08/16 Tattoo: M34 Reg No: HRAM34 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BROWN PREMIER X7876 BROWN MS DESTINATION T7664 M34 is by one of the most popular and proven Red Angus AI sires in the US. A sire with extreme calving ease and short gestation, plus low birth weight; with top 25% 400 day growth, good carcase muscle and IMF, plus excellent Supermarket Index in the top 5% HICKS ADA E565 HICKS DANDLOO G10 HICKS DANDLOO E566 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 38% 62% 77% 68% 62% 60% 43% 34% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 46% 43% 43% 35% 40% 37% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $48 $42 $ Purchaser:... $...

41 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 59 HICKS REDEMPTION M87 Born: 21/08/16 Tattoo: M87 Reg No: HRAM87 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 HICKS REDEMPTION K44 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM F566 Here is a bull with top 5% calving ease and short gestation coupled with a small birth weight. He also comes with great carcase numbers and an excellent temperament. HICKS HARVEST H56 HICKS RED PATRICIA K142 HICKS RED PATRICIA F543 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 33% 46% 74% 63% 66% 61% 45% 31% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 53% 53% 53% 44% 49% 43% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $39 $31 $ Purchaser:... $... LOT 59 LOT 60 RED ANGUS BULLS Lot 60 HICKS EMPEROR M80 Born: 20/08/16 Tattoo: M80 Reg No: HRAM80 TE MANIA EMPEROR E343 HICKS EMPEROR K3 BLACK HICKS RED PATRICIA H32 This bull has calving ease, milk, positive fat, top 1% IMF and good indexes. His pedigree combines the top black figures of the $90,000 Te Mania Emperor bull with our great sire Split Ear Ada E565. HICKS ADA E565 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM J74 HICKS GOLDEN BOOM F559 RED ANGUS GROUP BREEDPLAN EBVS CE DIR Gest L Bth Wt 200 Wt 400 Wt 600 Wt MWT Milk EBV Acc 35% 45% 72% 68% 68% 62% 46% 35% Scrotal CWT Rib Fat Rump Fat EMA RBY% IMF% % 55% 55% 55% 47% 52% 45% $ Index Values Supermarket Index Vealer Index Northern Steer Index F Claw Set H Front Angle Rear Angle Rear Legs Rear Legs Sheath Temp $40 $36 $ Purchaser:... $ aahicks@bigpond.com Website:

42 Sale Details SALE DETAILS: All bulls will be yarded by 10.30am on the morning of the sale. Inspections prior to the sale can be arranged by calling Andrew Hicks on (02) HEALTH: All bulls have been vaccinated with 7 in 1 which includes leptospirosis. They have been drenched with Evermectin. All bulls vaccinated - vibrio, and pesti virus tested. DELIVERY: Stock awaiting delivery will be held free of charge for up to 14 days of the sale at the buyer s risk. CATERING: Lunch and refreshments will be available. GUARANTEE: We have always provided full replacement guarantee against fertility and genetic faults. It is important that we are contacted as soon as possible to rectify any problem. FEEDING POLICY: We believe that overfeeding can cause many problems to bulls long and short term. All our cattle are run in large paddocks under commercial cattle conditions. All Breedplan figures are assessed under these conditions usually from mobs of over 100 cows and calves. As we sell our bulls younger than most studs we feel it is important that they are in suitable condition to withstand the rigours of their first season. The bulls are given a supplementary ration for 10 weeks, out in the paddock still in their calving groups. All bulls are treated identically with no preferential treatment for the top bulls. We have sold bulls to many areas of Australia and have had no complaints about their mobility or fertility. ACCOMMODATION: Holbrook has several motels, please call Andrew to make a reservation for you. Terms and Conditions of Sale 1. Subject to reserve prices, the highest bidder shall be the purchaser, and in the event of any dispute arising it shall be settled by the Auctioneer, unless one of the claimants will advance the bidding above the disputed bid, in which case the lot or lots shall be put up again. 2. The purchaser shall deposit the whole or any part of the purchase money if required at any time during the sale. 3. All stock shall be paid for in cash immediately on conclusion of sale, and prior to delivery, but, in the event of delivery being made, or possession obtained by the purchaser or his representative prior to the payment of the purchase money, or any cheque given on account of same, the purchaser shall hold the stock as trustee only for the vendor. 4. All stock shall be at the risk of the purchaser upon the fall of the hammer. 5. No warranty is given by the Auctioneers with any lot, and, as all lots are available for inspection previous to the commencement of the sale, the same are sold with all faults, if any. The Auctioneers shall not be responsible for any errors or omissions in any particular appearing in the description or pedigrees of any lot for sale, and no error, omission, or misdescription in such particulars To Wagga Wagga To Gundagai or pedigrees shall invalidate the sale or be made the subject of any claim for compensation. To Culcairn Holbrook Directions from the South Take the Woomargama exit to the Old Hume Highway. If you miss this exit, turn right at the Holden dealers in Holbrook. Directions from the North From Holbrook turn east down the Jingellic Road, travel 8.1kms then turn right into Annandayle Road and we are 2.8kms on the left. New Hume Highway Woomargama bypass Hume Highway Woomargama Jingellic Rd Annandayle Rd To Jingellic Annandayle Rd Hicks BULL SALE To Albury 40

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