BULL SALE. j AT THE RA NCH j LAKE CITY, SD MARCH 21, 1PM ALL BULLS 100%% GUARANTEED! THIRTY-SECOND ANNUA L

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1 THIRTY-SECOND ANNUA L BULL SALE MARCH 21, 1PM j AT THE RA NCH j LAKE CITY, SD ALL BULLS 100%% GUARANTEED!

2 WELCOME TO OUR THIRTY-SECOND ANNUA L BULL SALE Welcome to our 32nd Annual Production Sale. We all know how good the market has been for any class of livestock that was sold last fall or will be sold in the near future. It is the livestock industry s turn to thrive and finally catch up to the price that is needed, not only for profit, but to meet the costs that we all have on a day to day basis. Will this market stay where it is at? The short term looks very positive, but long term, is anybody s guess. With that being said, now is not the time to be passive. The genetic decisions we make today will not have an immediate effect, but will have an effect far longer when the market may not be as variable as it is today. We feel that the genetics offered in this sale will improve your profitability not only short term, but also into the future. These bulls are moderate for birth, positive in their growth and have improved carcass qualities by their genetic profiles. You will notice the increase in the number of high percentage Gelbvieh. Most are sired by Super Sport, who ranks in the top 1% of the breed for Weaning weight, top 2% for Yearling weight, top 5% for Yield grade, top 3% for Carcass weight, top 3% for (Feeder Profit Index) and top 10% for EPI (Efficiency Production Index). These sons will add genetic merit and optimum heterosis. We have also added two sons of, one of the hottest sires in the Angus breed. Not only are they good cattle, but these sires allow us to double up the Belinda of Conanga 004 cow, who is the dam of the original Consensus bull and In Focus 4 whose sons have been topping our sale the past few years. These daughters should make awesome cows and will be used jto make high percent Gelbviehs in the future. Again we want to thank you for coming and if we can be of any help, please give us a call. WE LIKE NOTHING BETTER THAN TO DIUSS THE CATTLE BUSINESS, YOUR PROGRAM AND OURS. Sincerely, The Pearsons

3 Selling 47 Bulls saturday, 1pm cst 21 March and 14 bred heifers At the Ranch 12 miles East of Britton, SD, on SD Hwy 10 or 30 miles West of I-29 on SD Hwy 10 Sale Day Phones Auctioneer Mark Hove, Britton, SD, Travel Commercial Air Service available to: Aberdeen, SD 75 miles from sale site Watertown, SD 85 miles from sale site Paved 5000ft runway at Britton for small aircraft Accommodations Northern Lights Inn, Britton Representatives Jeff Kapperman, Tri-State Neighbor Jim Sheel, Cattle Business Weekly Contact Pearson Cattle Company, Inc th St. Lake City, SD Neal: or Kermit: or Chuck Ringkob: CONTENTS: 02 Reference Sires 05 Gelbvieh Lots 14 Angus Lot 15 Maine-Anjou Lots 17 Bred Heifers 19 EPD Definitions Sale Day: 12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch is Served Sale Begins Selling: 40 Gelbvieh, Balancer & Angus Hybrid Bulls 1 Purebred Angus 6 Maine-Anjou 14 Bred Heifers All Bulls 100%% Guaranteed! Ultra Sound Data and Scrotal Weights All Bulls Semen Tested Prior to Sale All Bulls Tested Negative to BVD Terms: Offering sells under the Standard Terms and Conditions of the American Gelbvieh Association. Pearson Cattle Company, Inc. is not liable for accidents or injuries on sale day. videos online at: 1

4 Reference Sires REFerence SIREC connealy In Focus 4 DOB: 3/29/07 Polled Black (AN) : 72 Adj : 690 SAF Focus of ER Mytty in focus mytty Countess 906 Rito 616 of 4B Blinda of Conanga 004 Blenda of Conaga 129 This years sale is loaded with sons of this great breeding bull. Sire of last years top seller and top averaging sire group. This year you will find more high percentage Angus, 75% or higher than last year. These bulls have the carcass and maternal maybe better than straight Angus. M4, as he is called here, is a maternal half brother to the original Connealy Consensus bull whose sons have set numerous high selling averages for Connealy Angus. The mark of a really true breeding bull is his ability to sire offspring that are consistent in type and kind no matter the mating. M4 does that. The legacy of this remarkable sire will be carried on by his outstanding producing daughters and hopefully through embryo transplant. M4 was lost due to a hip injury. We re thankful we have a limited supply of semen which will allow us the ability to produce more sons and daughters from our best producing cows. REFerence SIRe DOB: 2/12/10 Polled Black (CA) : 92 Adj : 800 T C Stockman 365 NortHern Improvement 4480 Blackcap of R R 5367 TMH Kingpin (2Ca P BPF Princess 503U (PCA p FBF ms Mail Me 055M EPD & D Profile TMAT 46 GEST D mefcimprovement 001x EPD & D Profile TMAT 35.6 GEST 75.6 D This bull was purchased to use on the In Focus 4 daughters. If In Focus 4 has one fault it would be the front ends on his progeny. Thus 001X came into play and the results have been fabulous. His offspring will be high percentage Angus or Angus Hybrids if you prefer. Analyze this sire group all out of first calf heifers. REFerence SIREr DOB: 12/10/10 Rito 1a75 of Rita 8H59 7M96 EPD & D Profile Rito 7m96 of Rita 5F56 Pred Rita 8H59 of Rita 5Te2 Total TMAT 61 GEST D 9.2 Purchased from the renown Wehrman Angus herd in Virginia. This bull has a marbling EPD of 1.30 which puts him in the top 1% of the Angus breed. In addition he has a EPD of 0.97 which puts him in the upper 10% of the Angus breed. Was purchased with the intent of mating him with the Connealy In Focus 4 daughters. The resulting progeny have outstanding performance EPDs along with carcass EPDs. 2

5 REFerence SIRe DOB: 3/3/09 Polled Black (87.5MA) : 96 Adj : 568 : 1148 BPJV Hotline DCC Premium Blend 47S DCC Lexi 183M GF Kadabra DRur miss kadabra bowlins miss megan 214m BPf Mad Money 111w EPD & D Profile TMAT 35.9 GEST D This bull has a killer look, along with the natural thickness and performance so valued in today s industry. This bull is one of the soundest, square hipped, correct made bulls we have owned. Sired by the 2008 Maine-Anjou Show Bull of the Year, Premium Blend 47S, a powerfully constructed performance bull. We are confident that the Mad Money cattle will not only add thickness and pounds, but will pass on his eye appeal to a set of feeder cattle. REFerence SIRe DOB: 2/13/10 Polled Black (GV94) : 67 Adj : SLC MASter Plan 134N STON Under Rated 7U STON Miss paradise 2S SLC Freedom 178F ET STON Miss Melanie ET 9U ATC Gold Star 21B STON Expectation 14x EPD & D Profile TMAT GEST 79 D We purchased this bull from Stonegate Farms in Alberta, Canada. Expectation offers an outcross pedigree in low birth, moderate framed, well muscled, sound footed genetics. Used successfully on our first calf heifers and also an AI sire. REFerence SIRe DOB: 2/23/2012 Homo Polled Homo Black (GV50, AN500) S A V Bismarck 5682 S A V Brand Name 9115 S A V Blackcap May 5530 ELK CK BRONCO 411G BABR SECRET CRUSH PMG PMG KATY 04K BABR SecRet BRAND 2100Z et ADJ Was the 2013 People s Choice Balancer Futurity Champion bull. His dam BARB Secret Crush, is known for highly productive cattle that combine power, function and eye appeal. His sire SAV Brand Name is one of Schaff Angus Valley s popular herd bulls. This sire transmits his balance, eye appeal and performance to his progeny. Sire to Super Sport reference sire DOB: 9/2/2011 Homo Polled Homo Black (GV100) BTI GRANITE 2135M DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 223M2 LWHF FEARLESS EGL F145 lwhf SUPER SPORT 475Y ADJ LWHF Super Sport; Our new purebred herdsire that is doing a remarkable job. With his first calf crop he amazed an incredible progeny proof of an 85lb birth weight average and a weaning average of 706, with an index of 105. Super Sport s EPD s rank him the top 1% for weaning, 2% yearling, 5% for yield grade, 3% for Carcass weight, 3% for (Feeder Profit Index) and 10% for EPI (Efficiency profit index). Consistently he stamps his progeny with the same design and soundness of structure. So far he replicates himself ear regardless of the cow pedigree and type. With the maternal background, would expect his daughters to be highly productive

6 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 Sire to Catalyst & Cartridge videos online at: Reference sire Boyd Catalyst 1071 DOB: 3/6/2011 Polled (AN100) Connealy Consensus Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 EXAR 263C Exar Lady Stevenson Lady 981R ADJ A son of the widely used. Our goal with Catalyst as well as Cartridge was to bring in the highly productive cow family in the Consensus line. This will be accomplished by mating them to daughters of our Connealy In Focus 4 sire. If the results from this first calf crop are an early indication, then the decision was right. Catalyst calves easily, in fact we used him on a set of first calf heifers this past year. Here is a moderate framed, easy fleshing, heavy muscled Angus that puts an outstanding look in his calves and an excellent disposition Reference sire R T R Cartridge 1206 DOB: 9/1/2011 (AN100) Connealy Consensus Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 G A R Predestined R T R Blackbird 9024 R T R Blackbird 6124 ADJ This bull brings to the table the additional carcass qualities we were looking for in this sire line. His 50K analysis puts him in the top 6% for ling. His first progeny had an average birthweight of 84lbs and a weaning index of 105 with an average weight of 711lbs. These were all from second calf cows. Will find his sons to have plenty of stretch and growth with outstanding carcass traits Reference Sire FGRG 304A (troy) Reference sire Bnc MR. HOJER A3131 DOB: 3/25/2013 Polled Black (GV50) S A V Final Answer 0035 S A V Pioneer 7301 S A V Blackbird 5297 BTI EXTRA 2106K ET FGRG TEQUILLA ROSE ET EGL FAUNE L016 ET ADJ DOB: 3/11/2013 Polled Black (GV75, AN25) JDPD ASTRO 407S BNC MR ELRoy Y034 BNC R588 S D S NEWSLINE 654S BNC MISS HOJER Y0160 BNC MISS HOJER T7126 ADJ Reference sire DOB: 3/15/12 Black (MA50) BK I PICK 472J IRISH WHISKEY ntc 615 EVER dy CHILL FACTOR MISS CHILL powers SKYLAND EMulouSAN - SM ADJ gcc Unwound

7 Lot 1 DOB: 2/25/2014 Polled Black (GV25, AN61.3) Northern Improvement 4480 GF MEFC IMPRovEMEnt 001X BPF PRINSS 503U pcci TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 9250W WMW PORHE 458P PCCI MR IMPRovement 4001B ADJ IMF 4.02 FAT B is a longer aged bull that weighed 78lbs at birth and 1120lbs on the 19th of January with a WDA of Here is an easy calving, high growth bull that can add profitability to the bottom line Lot 2 DOB: 3/29/2014 Polled Black (GV75, AN25) CTR QUALITY 514 PCCI MS QUALITY 9079W PCCI MS FoxtRot 7089T PCCI MR SPORT 4027B ADJ IMF 3.88 FAT 0.28 The first son of SuperSport475Y. Needless to say we were excited when we saw what these calves were going to look like. They had that dimension, length and bone structure we had hoped for. 4027B descends from an ideal cow family that is strong in performance and udder quality. He also ranks in the top 20% for all his EPD traits Lot 3 DOB: 3/29/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV25, AN75) Boyd Catalyst 1071 Exar Lady koupals B&B BALANR6019 PCCI MS BALAN 0007X PCCI MS BLACK I 6084S PCCI MR CATAlyST 4028B ADJ IMF 5.15 FAT 0.60 Here again we have another first son of a new herdsire, Boyd Catalyst This son is about as complete made as you can get one. He is balanced, deep, thick, built sound from the ground up and has a tremendous look. Combine that with his EPD proof, especially his -2.0 birth weight and you re looking at herd bull caliber genetics. Of special interest is his (Feeder Profit Index) of which ranks him in the elite 1% of the breed. Lot 4 DOB: 3/28/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV87.5, AN12.5) TAU T G TY 313L PCCI 6067S PCCI BALA 1022L PCCI MR SPORT 4031B ADJ IMF 3.52 FAT 0.26 You will appreciate the added body length of this Super Sport son from a Ty daughter that knows how to raise one. Not only is he long, but he also has the width of top and shape and is one of the most attractive bulls in this offering. His EPD profile again puts him in the top 20%. Lot 5 DOB: 3/29/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV100) LLJ FoxtRot R517 PCCI MS FoxtRot 8249U PCCI MS I 4086P PCCI MR SPORT 4033B ADJ IMF 3.28 FAT 0.37 One of the bigger framed, higher performing sons of Super Sport in the sale. His added growth and substance should produce those high growth calves that are pounds heavy at weaning. Gained over 4lbs/day on the 90 day test. 5

8 Lot 6 DOB: 3/29/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV68.8, AN31.3) CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS IN FOCUS 0011X PCCI SAPPHIRE 6132S PCCI MR SPORT 4035B ADJ IMF 4.00 FAT 0.26 In my notes to write these footnotes I simply wrote power bull with looks He covers all the bases from phenotype, to numbers, and performance and also excels from a calving ease standpoint. Has two of the best cows on the ranch closeup in his pedigree, 0011x and 6132s. Lot 7 DOB: 4/1/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV37.5, AN62.5) Mytty In Focus CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 Blinda of Conanga 004 ELK CK MAVERICK 850N PCCI MS FOCUS 0120X PCCI MS QUALITY 8058U PCCI MR CATAlyST 4052B ADJ IMF 6.04 FAT 0.48 Here is the first of the sons of Catalyst that are double bred to the mother of the original Consensus bull and Connealy In Focus 4. Our purpose here, we hope, and time will tell, is the building of exceptional cow families that are moderate sized and productive. This bull is awesome in his design and structure, excels in his numbers and simply blows the doors off the index. A definite herd bull and must find sale day. 39 Lot 8 DOB: 4/1/2014 Polled Black (GV75, AN25) Sire: S A V Brand Name 9115 BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET BABR SECRET CRUSH Dam: PCCI BLACK I 001K PCCI MS I 4308P PCCI MS E2 1107L PCCI MR BRAND 4054B ADJ IMF 4.83 FAT 0.25 Sired by The Breeders Choice Futurity champion bull in 2013 and from a cow, 4308, that never misses and will go to transplant this year. Like all of her progeny, whether they be bulls or heifers, you know they will be at the top come weaning time. This could possibly be her best son. Power is built into this rascal for sure and as his picture illustrates, he looks the part. This bull can take a program to a whole new level of quality and production. 6

9 All Bulls 100% Guaranteed! Ultra Sound Data and Scrotal Weights All Bulls Semen Tested Prior to Sale All Bulls Tested Negative to BVD Lot 9 DOB: 4/1/2014 Polled Black (GV25, AN75) Boyd Catalyst 1071 Exar Lady CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 1010Y PCCI MS SAntA 9245W PCCI MR CATAlyST 4060B ADJ IMF 6.91 FAT 0.45 Another double bred Connealy bull that spreads the birth to growth curve and has one of the top Feeder Profit Indexes in this offering. Not only should he produce profitable feeder calves, but his daughters will make excellent cows as well Lot 10 DOB: 4/2/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV12.5, AN77) Northern Improvement 4480 GF MEFC IMPRovEMEnt 001X BPF PRINSS 503U connealy IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 2180Z PCCI MS TITLEIST 9250W PCCI MR IMPRovement 4064B ADJ IMF 5.56 FAT 0.24 This high percentage Angus bull is an eye catcher. From a first calf heifer, whose dam is the mother of the Lot 1 bull. This bull is deep ribbed with a powerful top, hip and rear quarter. Though he may not qualify to be recorded, don t hold that against him. He s too powerful not to use in a commercial operation Lot 11 DOB: 4/3/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV75, AN25) S A V Brand Name 9115 BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET BABR SECRET CRUSH ELK CK MAVERICK 850N PCCI 7263T PCCI MS I 4308P PCCI MR BRAND 4068B ADJ IMF 5.02 FAT 0.26 Here is another Secret Brand son, and like his half brother, he also descends from the 4308 cow. These two bulls are very close in their skeletal design, muscle shape and overall look. Here is an opportunity to put two closely related bulls together that can truly have an impact on a program. Focused on Value Lot 12 DOB: 4/3/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV75, AN25) PCCI SAntA 6195S PCCI MS SAntAN 9179W RotH KAREN 1080 PCCI MR SPORT 4077B ADJ IMF 4.43 FAT 0.32 When it comes to these Super Sport sons, it s hard not to get repetitive, for they are made so much alike. This bull may be a little more moderate in his design, but he is wide based from front to rear, excellent in his structure and confirmation. If you need to increase your future weaning weights, the daughters from this bull should do that with his milk EPD of 31. 7

10 Lot 13 DOB: 4/3/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV62.5, AN37.5) S A V Brand Name 9115 BABR SECRET BRAND 2100Z ET BABR SECRET CRUSH JBOB APACHE WARRIOR GC ET PCCI MS APACHE 9074W PCCI MS MAVERICK 6204S PCCI MR BRAND 4078B ADJ IMF 4.95 FAT 0.27 This Secret Brand son has extra length of side and top. Maternally he descends from a cow family that is maternally strong from an udder and production standpoint. Will mature into an awesome looking bull with the front end extension and overall structure and body composition he possesses. Lot 14 DOB: 4/4/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV87.5, AN12.5) LLJ FoxtRot R517 PCCI MS FoxtRot 8199U PCCI 025K PCCI MR SPORT 4089B ADJ IMF 4.41 FAT 0.37 One of the top weaning weight bulls in this offering. This bull is soggy made with added dimension of rib and muscle and really good in his bone and foot structure. Traces back to a cow, 025k, that was productive until 13 years of age and still had an exceptional udder. A granddaughter of hers has a really good bull, 4035B, also in this sale. Predictable genetics here. Lot 15 DOB: 4/4/2014 Polled Black (GV59.4, AN37.5) Sire: Dam: CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 0051X PCCI MS U PCCI MR SUPER SPORT 4094B ADJ IMF 3.96 FAT 0.41 Definite herd bull prospect here. Has been a standout since birth and just keeps getting better every day. These kind are hard to find. Bulls that have his calving ease score, performance, muscle and overall body design combined with great structure. One of the overall best number proofs in this sale from a balance of traits standpoint. The bottom side of his pedigree reads like the who s who of the Angus breed with breed greats of Mytty In Focus and Bon A View New Design A must find sale day. 8

11 Lot 16 DOB: 4/5/2014 Polled Black (GV81.3, AN18.8) CTR GOOD NIGHT 715T DLW DLW EDISON 6718X DLW MS KINGPIN 6718S PCCI BLACK I 001K PCCI MS I 7233T PCCI MS KNIGHT 7129G PCCI MR EDISON 4101B ADJ IMF 4.45 FAT 0.18 Here is a paternal half brother to one of the top selling bulls in last year s sale that was also sired by Edison. This bull is also moderate made with plenty of depth and muscle. A low birth weight but probably not a heifer bull even though his calving score is 12. Bottom side of the pedigree has plenty of power. saturday, 1pm cst March 21 Lot 17 DOB: 4/6/2014 Polled Black (GV18.8, AN75) Boyd Catalyst 1071 Exar Lady CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 0003X PCCI MS TOMAHAWK 8026U PCCI MR CATAlyST 4105B ADJ IMF 6.54 FAT 0.54 There is only one thing wrong with this bull and that is his breed percentage falls out of the range to qualify for a Balancer. Tremendous individual that covers all the bases from birth to weaning to yearling and has a phenomenal body build. He has stuck out since birth and is still one of the first bulls you see when you walk into the pen and ask what is that one. He comes by his great look both from his dam and grandam, who herself, was a great show heifer Selling 47 Bulls and 14 bred heifers Lot 18 DOB: 4/7/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV25, AN75) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 koupals B&B BALANR6019 PCCI MS BALAN 0042X PCCI MS MAVERICK 5161R PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4116B ADJ IMF 5.83 FAT 0.28 This bull will be one of the first sons of RTR Cartridge 1206, who is a paternal half brother to Catalyst. With the number of In Focus 4 daughters we have, and wanting to double up those two cow families we decided to find two, 7229 sons. These Cartridge sons, like 4116, have extra length and a touch more frame. Pay special attention to this bulls carcass EPD s and his Lot 19 DOB: 4/7/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV25, AN67.6) Northern Improvement 4480 GF MEFC IMPRovEMEnt 001X BPF PRINSS 503U connealy IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 2044Z PCCI MS SAntAN 9092W PCCI MR IMPRovement 4120B ADJ IMF 6.95 FAT 0.27 Can t make one much better and he comes from a first calf heifer by In Focus 4. A high percentage Angus but with more dimension and substance along with an outstanding hair coat. 9

12 Lot 20 DOB: 4/7/2014 Polled Black (GV87.5, AR 12.5) CTR tomahawk 3715N PCCI MS TOMAHAWK 6322S PCCI MS K N PCCI MR SPORT 4122B ADJ IMF 3.84 FAT 0.27 Mother is one of the best Tomahawk daughters we have. This combination will provide plenty of muscle and length in a set of feeders and the heifers will be excellent cows. Again, a solid EPD proof that will keep one s herd functional and profitable Lot 21 DOB: 4/8/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV25, AN75) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 koupals B&B BALANR6019 PCCI MS BALAN Y PCCI MS I 7375T PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4129B ADJ IMF 6.84 FAT 0.31 This Cartridge son ranks in the top one third of the breed in all of his economic important traits. Like his half brothers, they all are made alike. That speaks to the prepotency of their sire. A 700lb plus weaning weight from a second calver indicates a strong maternal background. His grandmother 7375 is an outstanding producer Lot 22 DOB: 4/9/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV25, AN75) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 koupals B&B BALANR6019 PCCI MS BALAN 0140X PCCI MS MAVERICK 5037R PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4140B ADJ IMF 7.41 FAT 0.39 Lot 23 DOB: 4/9/2014 Polled Black (GV87.5, AN12.5) JBOB APACHE WARRIOR GC ET PCCI MS APACHE 0082X PCCI MS MAXUM 3189N PCCI MR SPORT 4141B ADJ IMF 3.40 FAT 0.49 The highest indexing Cartridge son in the sale, weaning index of 113 with a weight of 772lbs. Again from a second calver. This bull offers a very well balanced package from a number and phenotype standpoint. Nothing fancy here, just a really good bull with an excellent top and quarter. Dam is moderate and very easy fleshing with a superb udder design. If you need to add some milk to your cowherd and improve udder quality, then this is your bull. Lot 24 DOB: 4/12/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV87.5, AN12.5) JBOB APACHE WARRIOR GC ET PCCI MS APACHE 0179X PCCI MS BLACK I 6036S PCCI MR SPORT 4163B ADJ IMF 3.76 FAT 0.29 Lot 25 DOB: 4/12/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV34.4, AN65.6) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 JBOB APACHE WARRIOR GC ET PCCI MS APACHE 0249X PCCI MS ROCKNROLL 7088T PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4166B ADJ IMF 5.93 FAT 0.34 This Super Sport is stout, thick and moderate with more depth of rib than a lot of the higher percentage Gelbvieh bulls you will see around the country. Looks very similar to 4089B, that is pictured earlier in the catalog. This bull will be on a lot of buyers lists before the sale after studying the catalog at home. These kind, that have a -1.3 birth EPD and wean at over 800lbs are rare. In addition, he offers outstanding carcass traits as well. He will not disappoint come sale day. Lot 26 DOB: 4/13/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV62.5, AN37.5) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI DESIGN 2066Z PCCI MS MODERATOR 4052P JBOB APACHE WARRIOR GC ET PCCI MS WARRIOR 8150U PCCI MS E2 0210K PCCI MR 2066Z 4175B ADJ IMF 6.51 FAT 0.29 Lot 27 DOB: 4/14/2014 Polled Black (GV37.5, AN56.3) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 PCCI TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 1281Y PCCI MS ALAMO 7264T PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4184B ADJ IMF 5.67 FAT 0.21 Here is a long sided grandson of the New Design S649 bull that was a mainstay in our herd until his untimely death by lightning. These sons of 2066Z are made a lot like those S649 bulls. Again a higher percent Angus bull going back to a power cow in 0210 by E2. We are deep into the catalog but the consistency does not fall off. This sale offering is one of the most uniform group we have sold. And 4184 falls right in there with the rest. Again ranks in the top third for his EPD proof and ratios over 100 at weaning from a second calver. 10

13 Lot 28 DOB: 4/14/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV75, AN25) BUSHS SUPER GRID 412 PCCI MS GRID 1114Y PCCI MS SAntAN 9092W PCCI MR SPORT 4185B ADJ IMF 3.30 FAT 0.27 Talk about one with a look, here he is. If you are looking for a high percentage bull to use on heifers, I would recommend this bull. Though he may be a heifer bull candidate, he gives up nothing in the way of performance as indicated by his 720lb weaning weight and ratio of 106. Again from a three year old dam that traces back to the Schaff Bismark bull. Lot 29 DOB: 4/15/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV50, AN50) BC Marathon MS MARATHON 8002 La grand Karen PCCI MR SPORT 4192B ADJ IMF 4.94 FAT 0.39 This extra long sided bull is from an Angus cow by Marathon from a cow we purchased from LaGrand Angus. Definitely one of the cleaner fronted Super Sport sons in this sale. Here is a bull that carries that extension all the way through his skeleton and adds in the thickness from behind. Is Homo Black and Homo Polled by parentage Lot 30 DOB: 4/18/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV62.5, AN37.5) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI DESIGN 2066Z PCCI MS MODERATOR 4052P djs RUM-N-COKE 107R PCCI MS RUM N COKE 8303U PCCI MS E2 2031M ADJ PCCI 4219B IMF 6.75 FAT 0.24 Lot 31 DOB: 4/20/2014 Polled Black (GV25, AN68.8) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 PCCI TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 1021Y DJS 98R PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4223B ADJ IMF 6.28 FAT 0.25 Higher growth bull that has the extra length of body needed to add payweight. At present he is a loose structured bull that indicates he will continue to develop into a bigger framed bull like his maternal grandsires Rum-N-Coke and E2. Solid made bull with a real good set of EPD s, especially his carcass numbers and index. Dam is a really good Titleist daughter whose own mother put a lot of sons through this sale and we have kept all of her daughters. Lot 32 DOB: 4/22/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV50, AN50) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 PCCI SAntA 6195S PCCI MS SAntAN 9092W PCCI MS TY 5044R PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4237B ADJ IMF 4.51 FAT 0.38 One the larger framed Cartridge sons in the offering. Weaning ratio of 115 and spreads the birth to growth curve as much as any bull in this sale. 11

14 Lot 33 DOB: 4/22/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV75, AN25) Sire: Dam: CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 0121X PCCI MS MAVERICK 8051U PCCI MR SPORT 4238B ADJ IMF 4.18 FAT 0.43 This combination of Super Sport on the In Focus 4 daughters is all and more than we expected. Without a doubt one of the best combinations here in a high percentage package does everything right and looks good doing it. videos online at: Lot 34 DOB: 4/22/2014 Polled Black (GV75, AN25) QLC FOUNDATION PCCI MS FOUNDATION 8087U SGS SMIT MISS BLACK CAT 16N PCCI MR SPORT 4243B ADJ IMF 4.00 FAT 0.33 There are growthier bulls, but doubt there are any that are deeper and thicker than this rascal explodes in muscle down his top and butt. Will be an easy keeper as will the daughters. Cow maker deluxe here. Lot 35 DOB: 4/23/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV37.5, AN56.3) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 PCCI TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 1026Y PCCI MS FEARLESS 3090N PCCI MR CARtwRIGHT 4247B ADJ IMF 7.61 FAT 0.36 Another Cartridge, Titleist combination that is stouter and thicker made than some of his counterparts. A negative birth EPD and a calving ease score of 13. Wouldn t call him a heifer bull, but definitely would work on a set of young cows. 12

15 Lot 36 DOB: 4/28/2014 Polled Red (GV68.8, AN31.3) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI DESIGN 2181Z PCCI MS RUM N COKE 9219W ELK CK 849N PCCI MS ALAMO 7278T PCCI MS POWER PAC 0152K PCCI MR DESIGN 2182Z 4264B ADJ IMF 3.17 FAT 0.25 The only red bull in the sale, but he is a good one. Power bull that will work on any set of red or black cows or even a set of Hereford cows. Can you imagine what a set of red baldy s they would be? All Bulls 100% Guaranteed! Ultra Sound Data and Scrotal Weights All Bulls Semen Tested Prior to Sale All Bulls Tested Negative to BVD Lot 37 DOB: 4/30/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV75, AN25) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI DESIGN 2066Z PCCI MS MODERATOR 4052P llj FoxtRot R517 PCCI MS FoxtRot 9144W PCCI MS E2 1145L ADJ PCCI 4266B 15.8 IMF 4.89 FAT 0.27 Ratioed 114 at weaning from a picture perfect dam that descends from a high growth maternal line. Like most of the bulls in this sale he also ranks in the top 30th percentile for his numbers Lot 38 DOB: 5/4/2014 Polled Homo Black (GV62.5, AN37.5) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI DESIGN 2066Z PCCI MS MODERATOR 4052P pcci BLACK I 001K PCCI MS BLACK I 4043P PCCI 0188K PCCI MR 2066Z 4276B ADJ IMF 5.59 FAT 0.27 Maybe the most complete Secret Brand son in this sale. Flawless in his structure and puts plenty of muscle and performance into it. The top weaning weight bull in the sale. These kind usually have higher birth weights, but not 4276, a moderate weight of 88lbs backed by a calving ease direct EPD that ranks in the top 35%. Buy with confidence here and keep all the daughters. Lot 39 DOB: 5/7/2014 Polled Black (GV25, AN75) R T R Cartridge 1206 R T R Blackbird 9024 CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 0059X PCCI MS MAVERICK 8141U PCCI MR CARTRIDGE 4286B ADJ IMF 7.61 FAT 0.29 We end the Gelbvieh-Balancer bulls with a top son of Cartridge. I believe he is the only one out of an In Focus 4 cow. So here again we have a bull that traces back to the dam of the original Consensus and In Focus 4. A heifer bull that will not sacrifice performance and his index indicates profitable feeders Lot 41 DOB: 4/2/2014 Polled Black (GV12.5, AN62.5) Boyd Catalyst 1071 Exar Lady MultiplE MAINE-ANJOU PCCI MS WANMKER 2059Z PCCI 025K PCCI MR CATAlyST 4069B ADJ IMF 6.07 FAT 0.41 This Catalyst son has exploded since weaning. At the 90 day weigh period he was doing over 4lbs/day. Not surprising when you see the depth and width of base he possesses. He also brings to the table the benefit of a calving ease bull

16 ANGUS Lot 40 DOB: 4/1/2014 Polled Black (AN) Sire: Mytty in focus Connealy in Focus Blinda of Conanga 004 Dam: Connealy Lead on Lagrand Erica Dianna 5151 papa Universe PCCI Mr In Focus 4053 ADJ IMF 4.81 FAT 0.44 This bull is a stud. Deep, thick and good. Gained over 5lbs/day in the first 90 days. The result of a flush we did on a Connealy Lead On cow we bought from LaGrand Angus a few years back and Connealy In Focus 4. This was the only bull, but we did get some exceptional heifers. Without a doubt if this bull was in an Angus sale he would probably cost a lot more than he will in this sale. If we had a place for him here believe us, he wouldn t be for sale. At present he is not recorded but can be if buyer wishes. EPD s are an average of the sire and dam and all weights are actual not adjusted. LaGrand erica Dianna 5151 Dam of Lot 40 We bought this cow from LaGrand Angus Ranch s dispersal sale. At that time she had a lifetime record of 103 for /Ratio and 102 for /Ratio. Since arriving here she has had one exceptional heifer and been successfully flushed three times for an average of 8 eggs per flush. 14

17 MAINE-ANJOU Lot 42 PRV Mr Unwound 4161B Lot 43 PRV Mr Money 4227B DOB: 4/11/2014 Homo Black MaineTainer Irish Whiskey GCC Unwound 517Z Miss Chill 1829 Multiple Maine PRV Ms Maine 0069X PCCI 7122 ADJ IMF 3.28 FAT 0.17 DOB: 4/22/ % MaineTainer DCC Premium Blend 47S BPF Mad Money 111w DRUR Miss Kadabra Multiple Maine PRV Ms Maine 9129W PRV Miss TY 6364 ADJ M&G IMF 3.74 FAT 0.14 Just plain thick, best describes this Unwound son out of a young foundation MaineTainer cow. To compliment his natural thickness, this bull is up headed, with a lot of rib shape and base width. If your goal is to make thicker more attractive feeder cattle you need to take a look at this bull on sale day. Good bull that will calve easy and put some eye appeal in a set of calves. Lot 44 DOB: 4/18/14 Homo Black 50% MaineTainer Cowan s Ali GOET I-80 BPF Miley 80T J Momentum 74T J Momentum 1473X CHIG Constance 1473P ADJ PRV Mr I B M&G IMF 3.45 FAT 0.16 His sire is the go-to sire for calving ease and has sired some really high dollar offspring. As you can see from his picture he is ultra cool fronted with a good hind leg and quarter. Lot 45 DOB: 3/31/2014 (AN64, MA24) Heat Wave Monopoly WTF Ruth Medina irish Whiskey GCC Ms Whiskey 584W Angus OCC Ms 576R PRV MR Monopoly 4047B ADJ IMF 4.86 FAT 0.34 This bulls mother is an own daughter of Irish Whiskey, the hottest female sire in the breed. Analyze this bull for what he is and what he has to offer to a set of feeder calves. Calves that will have more bone, muscle and carcass yield than most. This bulls percentage is high in Angus genetics. Will work great on a set of black cows that need some fleshing ability and moderation in size. 15

18 Lot 46 DOB: 4/1/ % Maine Anjou Sire: DCC Premium Blend BPF Mad Money DRUR Miss Kadabra Dam: SLC Sooner 101M MVH Miss Sooner XTRA 308 Miss Alliance 370 PRV Bonus Money 4043B ADJ IMF 4.18 FAT 0.27 It s been a hard decision whether to sell this son of Mad Money or not. Without a doubt the best Maine we ve raised to date. He has as much thickness as you can get in one, really good footed, soft made and has only an 80lb birth weight. His dam s mother was an own daughter of the great Angus sire Sitz Alliance Give this bull a serious look. Lot 47 DOB: 4/15/ % Maine Anjou Irish Whiskey GCC Unwound 517Z Miss Chill 1829 GE Icon 147K PRV MS Icon 5080R NCC 138J PRV Mr Unwound 4262B ADJ IMF 3.31 FAT 0.18 We like this bulls style, balance, muscle and overall completeness. Resembles the 4047 bull pictured a few lots before. Maine Anjou Breed Averages for Non-Parent Bulls Fat yw M&g thickness videos online at: 16

19 HEIFERS Lot 48 PCCI MS GRID 3003A Lot 49 PCCI MS GRID 3006A DOB: 3/19/2013 Polled Black (GV37.5, AN56.25) S A V Bismarck 5682 BUSHS SUPER GRID 412 BUSHS BLACKBIRD GAL 6577 PCCI TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 1027Y PCCI MS TY 3007N ADJ DOB: 3/21/2013 Polled Black (GV18.75, AN81.25) S A V Bismarck 5682 BUSHS SUPER GRID 412 BUSHS BLACKBIRD GAL 6577 koupals B&B BALANR6019 PCCI MS BALAN Y PCCI MS FoxtRot 8199U ADJ Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Lot 50 PCCI MS GRID 3040A Lot 51 PCCI MS FOCUS 3044A DOB: 3/26/2013 Polled Black (GV37.5, AN56.25) S A V Bismarck 5682 BUSHS SUPER GRID 412 BUSHS BLACKBIRD GAL 6577 PCCI TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 1066Y JCGR BAR GT MS 67M ET ADJ DOB: 3/27/2013 Polled Black (GV50, AN50) Mytty In Focus CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 Blinda of Conanga 004 PCCI SAntA 6195S PCCI MS SAntAN 9267W BEA 825H ADJ Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Calf will be ¾ in blood to Lot 10 Lot 52 PCCI MS RITO 3082A Lot 54 PCCI MS FOCUS 3158A DOB: 3/31/2013 Polled Black (GV18.75, AN75) Rito 7M96 OF RITA 5F56 PRED Rito 1A75 OF RITA 8H59 7M96 RITA 8H59 OF RITA 5TE2 total connealy IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 0003X PCCI MS TOMAHAWK 8026U ADJ DOB: 4/7/2013 Polled Black (GV21.875, AN78.125) Mytty In Focus CONNEAly IN FOCUS 4 Blinda of Conanga 004 CTR QUALITY 514 PCCI MS QUALITY 9031W PCCI MS ROCKNROLL 7072T ADJ Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Dam is mother of Lot 17 bull Service Sire: Troy 6/15 to 8/5 17

20 Lot 55 DOB: 4/13/2013 Polled Black (GV87.5, AN6.25) STON UNDER RATED 7U STON XPECTATION 14X STON MISS MELANIE ET 9U pcci TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 9260W PCCI MS MAVERICK 5262R PCCI MS XPectATION 3217A ADJ Lot 56 DOB: 4/16/2013 Polled Black (GV37.5, AN62.5) Rito 7M96 OF RITA 5F56 PRED Rito 1A75 OF RITA 8H59 7M96 RITA 8H59 OF RITA 5TE2 total ELK CK MAVERICK 850N PCCI MS FOCUS 0120X PCCI MS QUALITY 8058U PCCI MS RITO 3239A ADJ Service Sire: Mr Hoyer A3131 6/15 to 8/5 Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Same dam as Lot 7 Lot 57 PCCI MS GRID 3245A LOT 58 PCCI miss design 3265a DOB: 4/17/2013 Polled Black (GV37.5, AN56.25) S A V Bismarck 5682 BUSHS SUPER GRID 412 BUSHS BLACKBIRD GAL 6577 PCCI TITLEIST 7047T PCCI MS TITLEIST 1281Y PCCI MS ALAMO 7264T ADJ DOB: 4/21/2013 Polled Black (GV50, AN50) Bonview new design 1407 TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 GR miss lass p406 slc empire 41e JCGR Bar-GT miss 67M Et jgw 3r plb wilma 215a ADJ Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Dam is mother of Lot 27 Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Lot 59 PCCI MS RITO 3292A Lot 60 PCCI MS A DOB: 4/27/2013 Polled Black (GV25, AN75) Rito 7M96 OF RITA 5F56 PRED Rito 1A75 OF RITA 8H59 7M96 RITA 8H59 OF RITA 5TE2 total connealy IN FOCUS 4 PCCI MS FOCUS 0059X PCCI MS MAVERICK 8141U ADJ DOB: 4/30/2013 Polled Black (GV75, AN25) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI Y1079 PCCI MS BACK 2099M LLJ FoxtRot R517 PCCI MS FoxtRot 7184T PCCI MS BACKER 2339M ADJ Service Sire: Mr Improvement 001 6/15 to 8/5 Same dam as Lot 39 Service Sire: Troy 6/15 to 8/5 Lot 61 PCCI MS A Lot 62 PCCI MS A DOB: 5/1/2013 Polled Black (GV62.5, AN37.5) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI Y1079 PCCI MS BACK 2099M LLJ FoxtRot R517 PCCI MS FoxtRot 8199U PCCI 025K ADJ DOB: 5/6/2013 Polled Black (GV75, AN25) TR MR NEW DESIGN 1407 S649 PCCI Y1079 PCCI MS BACK 2099M ELK CK MAVERICK 850N PCCI 7263T PCCI MS I 4308P ADJ Service Sire: Troy 6/15 to 8/5 Dam is mother of Lot 14 Service Sire: Troy 6/15 to 8/5 Same dam as Lot 11 18

21 EPD DEFINITIONS Guide to the American Gelbvieh Association Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENS (EPDs) can be used to predict the average performance of a bull s offspring compared to other calves in their contemporary group (a contemporary group being calves that were born in the same calving season, in the same year, herd, sex, and were managed similarly). EPDs are measured in the units of the trait, and show the differences in performance between animals. For example, if a bull has a weaning weight EPD of 80, and another bull in the same herd has a weaning weight EPD of 70, then bull A s calves would be expected to be 10 pounds heavier at weaning than those of bull B. Accuracy In an EPD listing, an accuracy number is often published below its corresponding EPD. Accuracy is defined as the strength of the relationship between a prediction (EPD) and a sire s true genetic value. In other words, accuracy is an indicator of the reliability of an EPD. Accuracy is improved by the number of records reported for an animal and with genomic information. For example, a three year old bull with 90 calves would have EPDs of higher accuracy than a virgin yearling bull. Accuracies range from zero to one, with numbers closer to one being more accurate. EPD Definitions Listed below are the definitions of American Gelbvieh Association EPDs and the units in which they are published. The EPDs with an asterisk (*) next to the name are available to members only. Maternal traits Calving ease direct (): Percent of unassisted births of a bull s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease. This EPD can be vital to a rancher looking to decrease the amount of calves pulled in his herd. (): The genetic ability of a sire s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight. Calving ease maternal (M): Represented as percent of unassisted births in a sire s first-calving It is important to remember that this number is just a prediction of performance. Actual performance depends on many factors such as environment, management, etc. This being said, an EPD is by far the most reliable indicator of an animal s genetic merit due to the amount of information incorporated into the calculation. The American Gelbvieh Association uses all available information to predict an animal s EPD. This information includes: individual performance, pedigree, progeny and grand progeny performance, plus available genomic information. All this information is combined into one easy to use number that helps breeders make genetic improvement in their herd. Meaning and Associated Risk Levels of Accuracy Values Accuracy Meaning Risk Level Less than.40 Possibility of change with more information High.40 to.60 Some change likely, records on few progeny Moderate.60 to.80 Small change possible, records on numerous Low progeny Greater than.80 Not likely to change much Very Low daughters. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease. This EPD is important to a rancher s bottom line because it predicts which animals produce daughters with a genetic pre-disposition to calve unassisted as heifers. Heifer pregnancy (HP): Predicts the probability that a bull s daughters will become pregnant as firstcalf heifers in a regular breeding season, expressed as a percent. A higher value of this EPD is favorable, meaning that a higher percentage of a sire s daughters get pregnant as first calf heifers compared to other sires in his contemporary group. 30-month pregnancy (Pg30): Predicts the probability that a bull s daughters will become pregnant and calve at three years of age, given that they calved as first-calf heifers. This EPD is expressed as a percent, again, with a higher number being more favorable meaning a higher 1 AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION AUGUST 2014

22 percentage of a sire s daughters will calve at three years of age, given they calved as first-calf heifers. Stayability (ST): Predicts the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull s daughters will stay productive within a herd to at least six year of age. The stayability EPD is one of the best measures currently available to compare a bull s ability to produce females with reproductive longevity. Growth traits Birth weight (): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight of the calf. Weaning weight (): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for weaning weight (adjusted to age of dam and a standard 205 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning. Yearling weight (): Predicts the expected difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to a standard 365 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to yearling. *Mature weight EPD (MW): Predicts the average difference in pounds of mature weight of a sire s progeny compared to their contemporaries. Gelbvieh and Balancer Breed Average EPDS (For active sires, as of the Fall 2014 International Cattle Evaluation) Growth and Maternal EPDs D MK TM M HP PG30 ST MW Gelbvieh Balancer Intake and Carcass EPDs Index Values DMI YG CW RE MB FT ADG RFI $Cow EPI Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh and Balancer Breed Average EPDS (For active dams, as of the Fall 2014 International Cattle Evaluation) Growth and Maternal EPDs D MK TM M HP PG30 ST MW Gelbvieh Balancer Intake and Carcass EPDs Index Values DMI YG CW RE MB FT ADG RFI $Cow EPI Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh and Balancer Breed Average EPDS (For non-parents, as of the Fall 2014 International Cattle Evaluation) Growth and Maternal EPDs D MK TM M HP PG30 ST MW Gelbvieh Balancer Intake and Carcass EPDs Index Values DMI YG CW RE MB FT ADG RFI $Cow EPI Gelbvieh Balancer MARCH AMERICAN 2014 GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION AUGUST 2014

23 Carcass traits Yield grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score, which is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio. Carcass weight (CW): Differences in pounds of hot carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age endpoint. Ribeye area (): Differences in ribeye area in inches between the 12th and 13th rib. Greater ribeye areas are preferable. ling (MB): Predicts the differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye as expressed in marbling score units. Greater marbling numbers are preferable and are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades. Fat (FT): Differences for fat thickness, in inches, for a carcass over the 12th rib, smaller numbers of fat thickness are preferable as excess fat can be detrimental to yield drade. Efficiency traits Dry matter intake (DMI): Represents the average daily dry matter intake per day consumed in pounds. A negative or lesser value is more favorable. For example, Bull A has a DMI EPD of.15 and Bull B has a DMI EPD of -.20, so the progeny of Bull B consume, on average,.35 pound less dry matter per day than progeny from Bull A. *Average daily gain (ADG): Difference in average daily gain in pounds based on an animal s performance during a feed intake test period. *Residual feed intake (RFI): Defined as the difference between an animal s actual daily feed intake and its predicted daily intake based on growth rate and body size. Animals with a positive RFI value are deemed more inefficient because they consume more than expected while animals with a negative RFI value are considered more efficient because they consume less than expected. What is an Index? Indexes are tools that allow you to select for several EPDs at once, making selections more efficient than selecting on one trait at a time. Indexes weigh traits based on their importance to a producer s bottom line by using a trait s economic and genetic value. Indexes are a good way to put selection emphasis on traits that are economically relevant. Total maternal (TM): An index that combines growth and milk information as a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire s daughters. As an index, this value is not reported with an accompanying accuracy. A greater TM value means a mother that returns comparatively higher weaning weights on her calves. TM Index = MK EPD + ½ EPD. $Cow: Represents the genetic value in dollars of profit of an animal when retained as a replacement female relative to other animals in the herd. A higher number represents more profitable genetics for maternal productivity. $Cow will serve producers in selecting bulls that will sire daughters with stayability and reproductive efficiency as well as other traits that lead to profitability in a production system, such as milk, calving ease, moderate mature weight and the ability of calves to gain. A female s genetics also influence the performance of her calves in the feedlot and at slaughter, so traits such as feed efficiency and carcass value are also included in $Cow. Efficiency profit index (EPI): An economic selection index developed to aid producers in selecting for more feed efficient cattle that still have acceptable amounts of gain. The EPI provides slight negative pressure on intake, while keeping gain at a constant value. By selecting on this index, producers will be able to find those animals that gain the same amount as their contemporaries while eating less. Feeder profit index (): An economic selection index designed to aid producers in selecting sires whose progeny will perform in the feedlot and are sold on grade and yield. Well ranking sires for have higher marbling and carcass weight than their contemporaries. As a terminal index, little emphasis is put on maternal traits such as stayability and calving ease. 3 AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION AUGUST 2014