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2 IOWA CATTLEMEN S ASSOCIATION Friday, April 1, Sale: 6:30 PM Dunlap Livestock Auction Dunlap, IA VIEW SALE ONLINE AT LMAAUCTIONS.COM! Greetings from the Iowa Cattlemen s Association Bull Performance Evaluation Program This past year, the cattle industry has seen its ups and downs after record setting years. As cattle producers of all kinds, we must challenge ourselves to produce effi cient cattle that can perform. This set of spring yearling bulls have made no exception in that they have risen to the top when co-mingled with bulls from all over the state to perform in a similar environment. They are an outstanding group of herd sire prospects with performance, eye-appeal, calving ease and breed leading genetics for today s industry. This group of bulls have been lighting up the numbers since the day they arrived at the test station. This set of bulls has been averaging 3.87 pounds per day with a 3.33 weight per day of age throughout the 112-day test. The test station manager has continued to use a growing ration to make sure that your investment in an ICA bull has longevity of service ahead of him. We believe you will be impressed not only with the numbers in the catalog, but with the condition of the bulls at the sale facility. The ICA continues to bring you the cream of the crop in the bulls consigned within their contemporary group. The bulls consigned to the ICA sales have the genetic potential to add pounds to their progeny and dollars to your bottom line. How do you know if the program works? The proof is with the valued customers that continue to purchase their bulls in the ICA bull sales. For being a great customer, we are going to reward you for selecting an ICA Performance Tested bull by entering your name into a drawing for a cash certifi cate towards you total purchase that evening or at a future ICA sale. Simply put, the more you purchase, the better your chances of winning the prize. Our foremost goal among our program is to produce great cattle from good people to form everlasting bonds of friendship with our customers. If you need any advice or assistance with purchases, please don t hesitate to call the consignors, the sale crew or ICA staff if you have any questions on the bulls. We will help in any way possible. Thank you for your continued interest and support of the program. We look forward to seeing you the evening of April 1st at the Dunlap Livestock Auction. Sincerely, Carrie Horman Forty-four bulls fi nished the test at Van Meter Feedyard. Our big thank you goes out to Van Meter Feedyard for a job well done. Bulls must meet strict selection criteria to be eligible for an ICA sale and be worthy of the ICA Symbol of Excellence. Only the top three-quarters of bulls (within their respective breeds) are cataloged for this sale. These elite bulls will be offered with an established fl oor of $2,000. All bulls offered for sale must meet the four minimum guidelines listed below. 1. Minimum ADG ratio of Minimum 1,100-pound adjusted yearling weight. 3. Minimum 11.5-square inch ultrasound ribeye area measurement. 4. Minimum 32-centimeter scrotal circumference measurement. The sale bulls are then ranked based on a Terminal Index, which incorporates those traits for optimum growth and carcass characteristics. The following is the formula used to calculate the Terminal Index. Each of the traits is standardized and the sum total becomes the Terminal Index. 30% Average Daily Gain 10% Weaning Weight EPD 30% Weight Per Day of Age 10% Yearling Weight EPD 10% Ultrasound Measurement for Marbling 10% Ultrasound Measurement for Retail Product SELLING 44 BULLS! 10 Angus 14 Charolais 12 Simmental 8 Simm Composites Sale Manager: Carrie Horman, ICA Seedstock Manager office cell Sale Representatives: Mike Sorensen, Livestock Plus, Inc Tom Rooney, Midwest Marketer Auctioneer: Jon Schaben Sale Information: Bids may be accepted by sale representatives or managers. Sale day phone Bulls may be inspected at the Dunlap Livestock Auction on March 31 until the sale. Prior inspection may be made at VanMeter Feedyard at OR check-out videos of the cattle on the ICA Web site at

3 BULL SALE ORDER 111 Angus 121 Charolais 147 Simmental 153 SM Composite 103 Angus 128 Charolais 119 Charolais 150 Simmental 133 Simmental 149 SM Composite 102 Angus 118 Charolais 120 Charolais 140 Simmental 154 SM Composite 110 Angus 116 Charolais 125 Charolais 138 Simmental 155 SM Composite 109 Angus 122 Charolais 146 Simmental 162 SM Composite 104 Angus 123 Charolais 152 Simmental 163 SM Composite 108 Angus 129 Charolais 148 Simmental 160 SM Composite 113 Angus 130 Charolais 141 Simmental 156 SM Composite 115 Angus 124 Charolais 151 Simmental 112 Angus 131 Charolais 135 Simmental 126 Charolais 145 Simmental DAN ARENS Belle Plaine, IA (319) BIELENBERG ANGUS & SIMMENTAL Mike Bielenberg Ames, IA (515) DALE CLARKE Casey, IA (641) CNN CATTLE COMPANY Nate Horman Roland, IA GOLDEN CHUTE RANCH G.N. Neumeyer Walker, IA (319) GOLIGHTLY CATTLE Randy Golightly Van Meter, IA (515) GRAHAM ANGUS FARM George or Randy Graham Gilman, IA (641) JACOBS ANGUS Jon Jacobs Monticello, IA - JEPSEN FAMILY FARMS Lonny Jepsen Early, IA (712) MDL FARMS Matt Lafever Joy, IL (309) MIDNIGHT SHADOW ANGUS FARM Jack Lint Perry, IA (515) ONE PENNY RANCH Bill Zimmerman Foley, MN (320) RAASCH BROTHERS PERFORMANCE CATTLE Dean Raasch Bridgewater, IA (641) RFS SIMMENTALS Mike & Susan Rosauer Walker, IA (319) SPENCER GROVE FARMS Larry Bridgewater Walker, IA (319) TRIPLE U RANCH Cody & Jessica Wilson Pierson, IA (712) TRIPLE U RANCH Craig Utesch Correctionville, IA (712) VAN AERNAM SIMMENTALS Andy Van Aernam Exira, IA (712) Daniel Wakefield (507) Larry Wakefield (507) Kyle Wakefield (507) Travis Wakefield (507) WOLFE SIMMENTALS Bill Wolfe Prole, IA (641) WICAL ANGUS Steve Wical Grundy Center, IA (319)

4 4 Zoetis congratulates the top-indexing bulls in this year s test. The top-indexing bull within each breed will receive Dectomax product from Zoetis. Zoetis realizes the importance of herd bull selection and the amount of time and effort it takes to produce a superior genetic product. The ICA Production Effi ciency Committee thanks Zoetis for being the offi cial sponsor of the ICA Bull and Heifer Evaluation Program!

5 ANGUS BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED +6, BW +1.4, WW +49, YW +88, MCE +8, MM +23, MWW +29, $W , $F , $G , $B , HCW +31, MARB +.54, BF +.015, REA +.48 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA ANGUS TEST: ADJ. REA 13.88, BF 0.32, MB 3.88 LB IMPACT 530 2/13/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled Poss Total Impact 745 GG Total Impact 388 GG Delight 044 MJW Maddox 07 MFP Black Betty 2104 River Hills Karama X104 BW WT RATIO 108 FINAL WT 1295 ADG 4.11 ADG RATIO 104 WDA 3.46 WDA RATIO 103 SCRM 36 ADJ 1306 YW(374d) PELVIC-HT 13 GA BUTKUS 085 3/3/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled SAV Final Answer 0035 Sandpoint Butkus X797 GAR Grid Maker 4603 GAR Ingenuity Graham Tilda 133 Graham Tilda 101 BW WT RATIO 107 FINAL WT 1315 ADG 4.62 ADG RATIO 117 WDA 3.69 WDA RATIO 110 SCRM 37.5 ADJ 1406 YW(356d) PELVIC-HT 15.5 PELVIC-WD 11.5 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 6.6 ADJ REA 13.2 ADJ REA 14.5 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.33 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.55 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB 5.2 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB %RP %RP SPENCER GROVE FARMS Larry Bridgewater Walker, IA (319) EPD s updated: 2/12/ GRAHAM ANGUS FARM George or Randy Graham Gilman, IA (641) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 Our total impact calves stand out from day 1. Dam is a Traveler 004 x Woodhill Mainline with two calves at 107 weaning ratio. A son of Butkus the pure calving ease sire of Select Sires. Here is one with a very good calving ease score along with some performance with a ww +68 and YW +115 i50k GA POINT AFTER 075 3/1/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled EF Authentic Point After 3025 EXAR Queen 2525 KCS Midland 8004 Graham Hyline Lady Lass 290 DD Miss Hyline Lady Lass BW WT RATIO 103 FINAL WT 1245 ADG 4.38 ADG RATIO 111 WDA 3.48 WDA RATIO 104 SCRM 39.5 ADJ 1268 YW(358d) PELVIC-HT 14 MS ABERDEEN 215 1/24/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled TC Aberdeen 759 Frenzen Aberdeen Z30 Frenzen Blackbird Ursa X66 Elm Views New Frontier 1R MS Midnight Shadow 808 Midnight Shadow 1206 BW WT RATIO 111 FINAL WT 1290 ADG 3.88 ADG RATIO 99 WDA 3.27 WDA RATIO 98 SCRM 39 ADJ 1201 YW(394d) PELVIC-HT 16 PELVIC-WD 11 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 5.6 ADJ REA 13.5 ADJ REA 14.3 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.4 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.34 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB 3.58 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB %RP %RP GRAHAM ANGUS FARM George or Randy Graham Gilman, IA (641) EPD s updated: 2/12/ MIDNIGHT SHADOW ANGUS FARM Jack Lint Perry, IA (515) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 This is the first son of our herd sire 44 Point After to sell at Auction. At one point on test he was gaining 4.82 with a ratio of 136. i50k Half-brother to the lot #109 bull. His mother has six calves with 101 BW ratio and five calves with a 105 WW ratio. Can be used on heifers. 5

6 ANGUS BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED +6, BW +1.4, WW +49, YW +88, MCE +8, MM +23, MWW +29, $W , $F , $G , $B , HCW +31, MARB +.54, BF +.015, REA +.48 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA ANGUS TEST: ADJ. REA 13.88, BF 0.32, MB 3.88 MS ABERDEEN BOB /9/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled TC Aberdeen 759 Frenzen Aberdeen Z30 Frenzen Blackbird Ursa X66 Triple BR Midnight Shadow 1009 Midnight Shadow N 1505 BW WT RATIO 109 FINAL WT 1223 ADG 4.31 ADG RATIO 109 WDA 3.23 WDA RATIO 97 SCRM 42 ADJ 1183 YW(378d) PELVIC-HT 16.5 GC ZAP 506 2/12/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled SAV 8180 Traveler 004 Zap Reich Miss Diver 460 SydGen Mandate 6079 GC Erica 060 GC Erica 812 BW WT RATIO 107 FINAL WT 1263 ADG 3.93 ADG RATIO 100 WDA 3.37 WDA RATIO 101 SCRM 44.5 ADJ 1231 YW(375d) PELVIC-HT 16.5 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 6.1 ADJ REA 12.9 ADJ REA 14.8 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.24 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.26 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB 3.64 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB %RP %RP MIDNIGHT SHADOW ANGUS FARM Jack Lint Perry, IA (515) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 Half-brother to the lot #108 bull. His Pathfinder mother has six calves with a 101 BW ratio and six calves with a 103 WW ratio. You ll want to save daughter out of this bull with the 42 cm scrotal GOLDEN CHUTE RANCH G.N. Neumeyer Walker, IA (319) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 Sire has been our resident herd sire for many years. A Traveler 004 son that has put many daughters in our herd. Dam is by Mandate Weight Maker with four weaning weight ratio of 107. Calving ease that may work on larger heifers. GC IMPACT 519 2/1/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled Poss Total Impact 745 GG Total Impact 388 GG Delight 044 Quaker Hill Objective 3J15 GC Enchantress Lass 801 GC Enchantress Lass 556 BW WT RATIO 120 FINAL WT 1595 ADG 5.33 ADG RATIO 135 WDA 4.13 WDA RATIO 123 SCRM 42 ADJ 1513 YW(386d) PELVIC-HT 16.5 RAASCH COUNSELOR /12/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled Connealy Mentor 7374 Conneally Counsolar Jaze of Conanga 234 SAV Burlington 9232 Raasch Blackbird 3002 Raasch Ms Freightliner N91 BW WT RATIO 103 FINAL WT 1160 ADG 3.53 ADG RATIO 89 WDA 3.09 WDA RATIO 92 SCRM 39 ADJ 1191 YW(375d) PELVIC-HT 14.5 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 5.6 ADJ REA 15.5 ADJ REA 14.5 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.38 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.24 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB 3.96 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB %RP %RP GOLDEN CHUTE RANCH G.N. Neumeyer Walker, IA (319) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 An outstanding herd bull prospect. Top gaining Angus at 5.33 ADG with WDA The dam USA Quaker Hill Objective with six calves weaning ratio of 105. Selling full possession and 2/3 semen interest RAASCH BROTHERS PERFORMANCE CATTLE Dean Raasch Bridgewater, IA (641) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 Light birthweight bull suited well for heifers with additional plus of good ribeye. 6

7 ANGUS BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED +6, BW +1.4, WW +49, YW +88, MCE +8, MM +23, MWW +29, $W , $F , $G , $B , HCW +31, MARB +.54, BF +.015, REA +.48 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA ANGUS TEST: ADJ. REA 13.88, BF 0.32, MB 3.88 TRIPLE U BULL C24 3/18/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled Connealy Forefront TC Freedom 104 TC Ruby 9095 Deppe 516 Upward 142 Triple U Ranch A7 Triple U BAR EXT Blu Bell K5 BW WT RATIO 120 FINAL WT 1145 ADG 3.97 ADG RATIO 101 WDA 3.36 WDA RATIO 100 SCRM 39 ADJ 1280 YW(341d) PELVIC-HT 16 WAA STACKED DECK 4/1/2015 REG.# Black Angus PB Polled MCATL Triple Stack WAA Smart Stack WAA Memory Connealy Consensus 7229 WAA Francie Miss Fancy BW WT RATIO 104 FINAL WT 1065 ADG 3.95 ADG RATIO 100 WDA 3.26 WDA RATIO 97 SCRM 34 ADJ 1238 YW(327d) PELVIC-HT 13 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC-WD 11.5 PELVIC AREA 206 PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 5.5 ADJ REA 12.9 ADJ REA 13.4 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.19 ANGUS $VALUES INDEXES BF 0.26 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB 3.25 $W $F $G $QG $YG $B $EN MARB %RP %RP TRIPLE U RANCH Craig Utesch Correctionville, IA (712) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 A real good looking and good performing Freedom son here, that is out of a first calf heifer; we re excited about her future and her first son. He scored a perfect 10 on the Tenderness genetic test WICAL ANGUS Steve Wical Grundy Center, IA (319) EPD s updated: 2/12/2016 Dam is a first calf heifer that weaned a 725 pound calf with a herd ratio of 104. WAA Stacked Deck ranks in the top 40% of the breed for WW, YW, $EN, CW, $F, and $B. 8 Pathfinders are found in this bulls pedigree! 7

8 CHAROLAIS BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 3.2, BW 0.5, WW 26.5, YW 48.2, MCE 3.7, MM N/A, MWW N/A, TOT MAT 21.8, HCW 17.6, MARB 0.07, BF 0.007, REA 0.35 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA CHAROLAIS TEST: ADJ-REA 15.69, BF 0.22, MB 2.65 JMJ RESTRICTED FIRE 12C ET 3/28/2015 REG.# EM White Charolais PB Polled TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET TR PZC Rapid Fire 9775 ET Thomas Ms Impressive 0641 LT Thundering Wind 5200P PZC Cruel Girl 816 P M6 Ms E46 s Duke 248 PET BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1153 ADG 3.66 ADG RATIO 97 WDA 3.48 WDA RATIO 106 SCRM 37.5 ADJ 1262 YW(331d) PELVIC-HT 16 MDL FIREBREAK 546 P 3/7/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET HPF CM Firebreak 104 DA Ms Marion 820 P ET WCR Sir Primecut 7183 P MDL Miss Prime Cut 040 MDL Miss Limitless 824 BW WT RATIO 115 FINAL WT 1303 ADG 3.57 ADG RATIO 95 WDA 3.7 WDA RATIO 113 SCRM 38 ADJ 1347 YW(352d) PELVIC-HT 14 PELVIC-WD 11 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 6.9 ADJ REA 16.3 ADJ REA 16.5 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.28 MARB 3.28 %RP TOT TSI MAT BF 0.26 MARB 2.95 %RP JACOBS ANGUS Jon Jacobs Monticello, IA EPD s updated: 3/4/ MDL FARMS Matt Lafever Joy, IL (309) EPD s updated: 3/4/2016 A son out of the popular TR PZC Rapid Fire bull going back to a M6 Ms E46 s Duke 248 daughter. This bull puts it all together when you look at the numbers across the board. We ll think you ll like what you see on sale day! He ll put pounds on the ground and get hands in the air. He s a full brother to the $8,000 High Selling Bull at the 2014 Bull Day Sale in South Dakota! This guy also gained 4 lbs/day in the second half and his EPD s back it up WW is top 15%, YW is top 15% and top 25% TSI. If you like power and thickness, you ll like this guy! WF BANDIT 539 PLD 2/5/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled WC Big Ben 9036 P WCR Bandit 2164 P WCR Ms Duke 0147 P LT Council 0150 P WF Baby Doll 255 PLD WF Miss Bravo 702 PLD BW WT RATIO 101 FINAL WT 1295 ADG 4.22 ADG RATIO 112 WDA 3.39 WDA RATIO 103 SCRM 41 ADJ 1281 YW(382d) PELVIC-HT 16 WF SUNDANCE 508 PLD 1/15/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled LT Ledger 0332 P LT Sundance 2251 PLD LT Ballet 9219 M6 Grid Maker 104 PET WF Miss Make Em Right 768 PLD WF Justine 768 PLD BW WT RATIO 91 FINAL WT 1270 ADG 4.42 ADG RATIO 117 WDA 3.15 WDA RATIO 96 SCRM 43 ADJ 1159 YW(403d) PELVIC-HT 16.5 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 6 ADJ REA 15.5 ADJ REA 16.1 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.24 MARB 3.32 %RP TOT TSI MAT BF 0.2 MARB 2.28 %RP Daniel Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/ Daniel Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/2016 Tied for 2nd high gaining Charolais at 4.22 and his weaning and yearling EPD S are in the top 15% of breed. Scrotal EPD is in the top 8%.His terminal sire index of puts him in the top 20%. Dam is one of our fast rising young females with perfect feet and a beautiful udder. Atrue multiple trait standout-buy with confidence. Sired by the $85,000 LT Sundance and is the top gaining Charolais at He sports the largest scrotal at 43cm and his weaning and yearling EPD S ARE IN THE TOP 15%. His terminal sire index of puts him in the top 25%. These Sundance bulls are performance powerhouses and should be at the top of your list. 8

9 CHAROLAIS BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 3.2, BW 0.5, WW 26.5, YW 48.2, MCE 3.7, MM N/A, MWW N/A, TOT MAT 21.8, HCW 17.6, MARB 0.07, BF 0.007, REA 0.35 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA CHAROLAIS TEST: ADJ-REA 15.69, BF 0.22, MB 2.65 WF SUNDANCE 545 PLD 2/15/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled LT Ledger 0332 P LT Sundance 2251 PLD LT Ballet 9219 LT Bluegrass 4017 P WF Miss Blue Bayou 035 PLD WF Daisy 351 BW WT RATIO 109 FINAL WT 1358 ADG 4.24 ADG RATIO 112 WDA 3.65 WDA RATIO 111 SCRM 42 ADJ 1334 YW(372d) PELVIC-HT 17 WF BELL RINGER 529 PLD 1/22/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled M6 Cool Rep 8108 ET M6 Bells & Whistles 258P M6 Ms Gain & Grade 552 P WF Impressive 636 P WF-GW Miss Impressive 905 PLD WF Wendy 115 PLD BW WT RATIO 92 FINAL WT 1268 ADG 3.82 ADG RATIO 101 WDA 3.2 WDA RATIO 98 SCRM 40 ADJ 1175 YW(396d) PELVIC-HT 14.5 PELVIC-WD 14 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 5.9 ADJ REA 18 ADJ REA 18.4 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.17 MARB 3.61 %RP 71.8 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.14 MARB 2.12 %RP Daniel Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/ Kyle Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/2016 ANOTHER son of the $85,000 Sundance and the 2nd high gaining[tie] Charolais. An absolute standout in many traits Terminal sire index of is in the top 3%,weaning wt EPD IS IN TOP 1%, RIBEYE epd is in top 2% and he sports a huge actual ribeye of Use this bull to improve foot quality,temperament and growth. A SON OF the hot young sire Bells & Whistles and his dam is one of our best-she produced a former reserve champion and high selling bull at the Iowa Beef expo. His ribeye EPD is in the top 4% and he sports a actual ribeye. WF ROYCE 513 PLD 1/16/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled Schurrtop HCR Rancher Cooley Royce 1107T39 Ms Cooley S Duke 1107N60 LT Bluegrass 4017 P WF Miss Blue Rio 036 PLD WF Miss Bravo 804 PLD BW WT RATIO 90 FINAL WT 1280 ADG 4.11 ADG RATIO 109 WDA 3.18 WDA RATIO 97 SCRM 36.5 ADJ 1171 YW(402d) PELVIC-HT 16.5 WF NORTH COUNTRY 524 PLD 1/20/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled Sparrows Durango 585P Winn Mans Lanza 610S Winn Man Merit 036K LT Bluegrass 4017 P WF Blue Bayou 911 PLD WF Miss Redneck 723 P BW WT RATIO 91 FINAL WT 1260 ADG 3.79 ADG RATIO 100 WDA 3.17 WDA RATIO 96 SCRM 41 ADJ 1163 YW(398d) PELVIC-HT 12.5 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 7.1 ADJ REA 14.9 ADJ REA 15.6 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.37 MARB 3.92 %RP TOT TSI MAT BF 0.18 MARB 1.97 %RP Kyle Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/ Kyle Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/2016 Sired by COOLEY ROYCE who was the sire to our top selling bull here last year year at $6800. His terminal sire index of is in the top 15%. His marbling EPD IS IN THE TOP 3% AND HIS MILK EPD IS IN THE TOP 2%. These Royce sons are long bodied and full of muscle. His dam is an excellent young Bluegrass daughter that is moderate framed, docile and good footed.his scrotal EPD is in the top 15% and he has an excellent ribeye size of Use to improve foot quality,length of body and longevity. 9

10 CHAROLAIS BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 3.2, BW 0.5, WW 26.5, YW 48.2, MCE 3.7, MM N/A, MWW N/A, TOT MAT 21.8, HCW 17.6, MARB 0.07, BF 0.007, REA 0.35 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA CHAROLAIS TEST: ADJ-REA 15.69, BF 0.22, MB 2.65 WF BELL RINGER 538 PLD 2/1/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled M6 Cool Rep 8108 ET M6 Bells & Whistles 258P M6 Ms Gain & Grade 552 P LT Rio Bravo 3181 P WF Hard Candy 876 PLF WF Shania 037 PLD BW WT RATIO 103 FINAL WT 1273 ADG 3.71 ADG RATIO 98 WDA 3.3 WDA RATIO 100 SCRM 39 ADJ 1208 YW(386d) PELVIC-HT 14.5 WF MR IMPRESSIVE 512 PLD 1/16/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled LT Silver Distance 5342P LT Long Distance 9001 PLD LT Belle 7026P RC Denver 6026 PLD WF Impressive Ms Denver 304 P WF Impressive Sky 103 PLD TW BW WT RATIO 99 FINAL WT 1223 ADG 3.46 ADG RATIO 92 WDA 3.04 WDA RATIO 93 SCRM 37 ADJ 1178 YW(402d) PELVIC-HT 17 PELVIC-WD 12 PELVIC-WD 14 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 7 ADJ REA 15.4 ADJ REA 15 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.22 MARB 3.53 %RP 68.8 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.25 MARB 2.83 %RP Larry Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/ Larry Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/2016 Another son of the hot Bells&Whistles and a true multiple trait standout. He has eight traits in the top 20% of his EPD profile with his weaning, yearling and milk in the top 15%. His terminal sire index of is in the top 8%. A rugged heavy boned bull that will sire top feeder calves. A son of the calving ease King LT Long Distance. His dam is a top young cow that has excellent foot structure is very fertile and very docile. If you are looking for a calving ease bull with bred in longevity and plenty of carcass merit, he needs to be on your trailer after the sale. WF BIG VALUE 546 PLD 2/18/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Scurred LT Bluegrass 4017 P LT Blue Value 7903 ET LT Unlimited Maid 7184 P Keys McHenry 24M WF Lady Mac 129 PLD WF Tradewind 536 PLD BW WT RATIO 117 FINAL WT 1310 ADG 4.11 ADG RATIO 109 WDA 3.55 WDA RATIO 108 SCRM 39.5 ADJ 1317 YW(369d) PELVIC-HT 14 WF WHISTLER 502 PLD TW 1/15/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled M6 Cool Rep 8108 ET M6 Bells & Whistles 258P M6 Ms Gain & Grade 552 P TR Smokin On The Water ET NGC Sweet Water 703T NGC Just Dream On 404 P BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1235 ADG 3.86 ADG RATIO 102 WDA 3.06 WDA RATIO 93 SCRM 40 ADJ 1126 YW(403d) PELVIC-HT 13 PELVIC-WD 11.5 PELVIC AREA 181 PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 5.8 ADJ REA 15.3 ADJ REA 15.9 TOT TSI MAT BF 0.25 MARB 2.15 %RP TOT TSI MAT BF 0.2 MARB 1.97 %RP Travis Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/ Travis Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/2016 A son of the extremely popular LT Blue Value that excels in many traits. His terminal sire index of is in the top 25% and he has 6 traits in his EPD profile in the top 25% with his weaning EPD IN THE TOP 4%. A big, rugged bull that will sire calves that really grow and perform. Another son of the hot Bells & Whistles that also has six traits in the top 20%of his EPD profile and his terminal sire index of is in the top 20%.Moderate in frame,heavy muscled and excelling in multiple traits,this bull will get it done. 10

11 CHAROLAIS BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 3.2, BW 0.5, WW 26.5, YW 48.2, MCE 3.7, MM N/A, MWW N/A, TOT MAT 21.8, HCW 17.6, MARB 0.07, BF 0.007, REA 0.35 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA CHAROLAIS TEST: ADJ-REA 15.69, BF 0.22, MB 2.65 WF FIREBALL 541 PLD 2/7/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled Thomas Oahe Wind 0772ET P TR Mr Fire Water 579Z RET Thomas Swisher Sweet 1764 ET LT Rio Bravo 3181 P WF Tara Bravo 009 PLD WF Fast Tracks Tara 724 PLD BW WT RATIO 112 FINAL WT 1335 ADG 3.44 ADG RATIO 91 WDA 3.51 WDA RATIO 107 SCRM 42 ADJ 1286 YW(380d) PELVIC-HT 14.5 ONE PENNY LEDGER 507 P 3/28/2015 REG.# M White Charolais PB Polled LT Bluegrass 4017 P LT Ledger 0332P LT Brenda 6120 PLD LCR Super Sam 679 One Penny Supergirl Y7 One Penny Miss Utopia U7 BW WT RATIO 102 FINAL WT 1083 ADG 3.71 ADG RATIO 98 WDA 3.27 WDA RATIO 100 SCRM 36 ADJ 1185 YW(331d) PELVIC-HT 15.5 PELVIC-WD 10.5 PELVIC AREA PELVIC AREA FR SC FR SC 6.5 ADJ REA 17 ADJ REA 13.5 TOT MAT TSI BF 0.22 MARB 0.22 %RP TOT TSI MAT BF 0.15 MARB 1.94 %RP Travis Wakefield (507) EPD s updated: 3/4/ ONE PENNY RANCH Bill Zimmerman Foley, MN (320) EPD s updated: 3/4/2016 A big, rugged son of the wildly popular Firewater and his maternal granddam is a former Sterling Dam in the Charolais breed. He also has six traits in the top 20%of his EPD profile,his scrotal EPD is in the top 8% and his Ribeye EPD is in the top 3% with an actual ribeye of The ONLY bull selling in the world this year with an LCR Super Sam dam! Super Sam was the highest performance bull ever raised at the legendary Litton Charolais Ranch. Unique pedigree Ledger x Super Sam x Rio Bravo performance and carcass bred in. A good, solid LT Ledger son with an 86 pound BW. 11

12 SIMMENTAL BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 9.0, BW 1.8, WW 63.1, YW 92.1, MCE 9.4, MM 21.7, MWW 53.3,YG -0.31, STAY 20.5, API , TI 67.40, HCW 26.9, MARB 0.14, BF -0.06, REA 0.79 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA SIMMENTAL TEST: ADJ. REA 15.09, BF 0.22, MB 2.71 DJA ARENS BULL C1 2/17/2015 REG.# Black Simmental PB Polled Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Card Uproar 49Y BFSC My Fair Jade 95T TNT Gunner N208 TNT Miss S142 TNT Miss Alma J DAN ARENS Belle Plaine, IA (319) BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1200 ADG 4.51 ADG RATIO 123 WDA 3.24 WDA RATIO 100 SCRM 37.5 ADJ 1185 YW(370d) PELVIC-HT 14 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC AREA FR SC 6.9 ADJ REA 14.5 BF 0.16 MARB 3.16 %RP EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 A top Simmental bull that had a 128 ADG Ratio. With an adjusted ADG of He will put pounds on your calves. He is a bull that will perform for you. Take a look at him. BAS/4K OTTERMAN C011 3/17/2015 REG.# Black Simmental PB Polled Ellingson Legacy M229 SRF Ramon 132Y SRF Miss 5T LRS Sakota 34S BAS X011 Sokota BAS 631 BJ Good Ollie son with great calving ease potential. BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1108 ADG 3.48 ADG RATIO 95 WDA 3.24 WDA RATIO 100 SCRM 38.5 ADJ 1195 YW(342d) PELVIC-HT 13 PELVIC-WD 11 PELVIC AREA FR SC 6.1 ADJ REA 15.5 BF 0.22 MARB 1.82 %RP BIELENBERG ANGUS & SIMMENTAL Mike Bielenberg Ames, IA (515) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 GLTY WARDEN 32C 1/16/2015 REG.# Blk Baldy Simmental PB Polled FB Prime Cut 456L Flying B Cut Above Dillions Ms Pretty Woman JDJ Charisa 20P GA Faith 719T GA Faith N BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1440 ADG 3.75 ADG RATIO 102 WDA 3.58 WDA RATIO 111 SCRM 38 ADJ 1315 YW(402d) PELVIC-HT PELVIC AREA FR SC 6.5 ADJ REA 17.1 BF 0.25 MARB 2.38 %RP GOLIGHTLY CATTLE Randy Golightly Van Meter, IA (515) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 Purebred, black-baldy embryo bull calf out of Flying B Cut Above. Long bodied, high performance good doing bull. CNN PROFESSOR S SON 534C 3/28/2015 REG.# Black Simmental PB Polled JF American Pride 0987X CNN The Professor 211Z DBE Kindergarten Teacher SRS J914 Preferred Beef Lady Luck SFC UL-Whatever BW WT RATIO 104 FINAL WT 1090 ADG 4.46 ADG RATIO 122 WDA 3.29 WDA RATIO 102 SCRM 37.5 ADJ 1215 YW(331d) PELVIC-HT 15 PELVIC-WD 12 PELVIC AREA FR SC 5 ADJ REA 12.3 BF 0.23 MARB 2.6 %RP CNN CATTLE COMPANY Nate Horman Roland, IA EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 This Professor Son is another great curve bending bull. A full sib to last year s high seller 534C is equally as impressive to look at and reads even better on paper. He is the lowest birth weight bull in the test at just 71 pounds with the highest adjusted weaning weight. He came in 2nd for ADG on test performing at 4.46 pounds per day missing first by just 0.05 pounds. When we look at his EPD s on a nationwide basis he is top 15% of the breed for ADG, top 30% for yearling weight and top 35% for calving ease, birth weight, carcass weight and back fat. Bulls like this don t come along very often and in a time of extremely tight margins this is a heifer bull that will make a huge positive impact on any operation. 12

13 SIMMENTAL BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 9.0, BW 1.8, WW 63.1, YW 92.1, MCE 9.4, MM 21.7, MWW 53.3,YG -0.31, STAY 20.5, API , TI 67.40, HCW 26.9, MARB 0.14, BF -0.06, REA 0.79 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA SIMMENTAL TEST: ADJ. REA 15.09, BF 0.22, MB 2.71 ONYX SPECTACULAR 4/9/2015 REG.# Blk Baldy Simmental PB Polled WAGR Dream Catcher 03R GA Dream Catcher 313A Miss Meyer R594 Ruby NFF Excalibur 002X Onyx Dreamer Online Dreamer BW WT RATIO 111 FINAL WT 1080 ADG 3.39 ADG RATIO 92 WDA 3.39 WDA RATIO 105 SCRM 36 ADJ 1265 YW(319d) PELVIC-HT 15.5 PELVIC AREA 213 FR SC 6.1 ADJ REA 15.5 BF 0.16 MARB 1.81 %RP 71.1 JEPSEN FAMILY FARMS Lonny Jepsen Early, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 This fancy blaze faced bull is from a first calf heifer and was the youngest bull in the group. He came on strong at the end of the test gaining 250 pounds in the final eight weeks. This bull combines Dream On and Excaliber genetics in a very eye appealing package. He s a great herd bull prospect. RFSS CLANCEY 2/10/2015 REG.# Black Simmental PB Polled PVF-BF BF 26 Black Joker SS Ebonys Grandmaster SOSF Ebonys Joy L123 HTP SVF In Dew Time DANR American Honey DANR Strawberry Delight BW WT RATIO 99 FINAL WT 1215 ADG 3.68 ADG RATIO 100 WDA 3.22 WDA RATIO 100 SCRM 36 ADJ 1199 YW(377d) PELVIC-HT 16.5 PELVIC-WD 14 PELVIC AREA 228 FR SC 6.1 ADJ REA 13.7 BF 0.38 MARB 3.34 %RP RFS SIMMENTALS Mike & Susan Rosauer Walker, IA (319) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 Here s a February son out of SS Ebony s Grandmaster and a broody HTP SVF In Dew Time daughter. This guy is smooth shouldered and has a quiet disposition. He s the type of bull that will produce steers that will feed and his daughters will make the type of replacements we all are looking for. TRIPLE U BULL C7 3/4/2015 REG.# Blk Baldy Simmental PB Polled Wheatland Bull 131L Sand Ranch Hand Sand Lucky Charmer SVF/NLC Mo Better M217 Triple U Ranch A39 Triple U Ranch U BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1105 ADG 4 ADG RATIO 109 WDA 3.11 WDA RATIO 96 SCRM 34.5 ADJ 1194 YW(355d) PELVIC-HT 17 PELVIC-WD 14 PELVIC AREA FR SC 6.6 ADJ REA 15 BF 0.16 MARB 2.42 %RP TRIPLE U RANCH Craig Utesch Correctionville, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 Here is a nice, calving ease, Ranch Hand son all ready to go. Born unassisted out of a first calf heifer and he also tested homozygous black. Rest easy during calving season when you use a Ranch Hand son! TRIPLE U BULL C29 3/21/2015 REG.# Black Simmental PB Polled RC Club King 040R JBS Big Casino 336Y JBS Miss Des N SVF/NJC Mo Better M217 Triple U Ranch X28 Triple U Ranch R BW WT RATIO 113 FINAL WT 1195 ADG 4.04 ADG RATIO 110 WDA 3.54 WDA RATIO 109 SCRM 35 ADJ 1283 YW(338d) PELVIC-HT 13.5 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC AREA FR SC 6.6 ADJ REA 15.4 BF 0.17 MARB 2.95 %RP TRIPLE U RANCH Craig Utesch Correctionville, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 This big stout Casino son was our pasture favorite last summer. His mama has a picture perfect udder and has a weaning weight ratio of 111 on four calves. He is also tested homozygous black. 13

14 SIMMENTAL BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 9.0, BW 1.8, WW 63.1, YW 92.1, MCE 9.4, MM 21.7, MWW 53.3,YG -0.31, STAY 20.5, API , TI 67.40, HCW 26.9, MARB 0.14, BF -0.06, REA 0.79 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA SIMMENTAL TEST: ADJ. REA 15.09, BF 0.22, MB 2.71 VSF WIDE TRACK 5042C 2/3/2015 REG.# Black Simmental PB Polled 3C W/C Right Track W9462 W/C Wide Track 694Y Miss Werning 694S LMF Movin Forward VSF Miss 117Y JF Stars N Stripes BW WT RATIO 104 FINAL WT 1238 ADG 3.44 ADG RATIO 94 WDA 3.22 WDA RATIO 100 SCRM 37.5 ADJ 1200 YW(384d) PELVIC-HT 13 PELVIC-WD 12 PELVIC AREA FR SC 6.3 ADJ REA 15.3 BF 0.34 MARB 3.53 %RP VAN AERNAM SIMMENTALS Andy Van Aernam Exira, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 A W/C Wide Track son going back on the famous JF Stars N Stripes cow family. High performing bull with a balanced set of EPDs including a 126 API. TRIPLE U BULL C14 3/13/2015 REG.# Blk Baldy Simmental PB Polled RC Club King 040R JBS Big Casino 336Y JBS Miss Des N PVF-BF BF26 Black Joker Triple U Ranch U4 Triple U Ranch U BW WT RATIO 96 FINAL WT 1175 ADG 4.02 ADG RATIO 109 WDA 3.4 WDA RATIO 105 SCRM 34 ADJ 1235 YW(346d) PELVIC-HT 16 PELVIC AREA FR SC 5.3 ADJ REA 16.6 BF 0.26 MARB 1.89 %RP TRIPLE U RANCH Cody & Jessica Wilson Pierson, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 This blaze-faced bull kinda just puts it all together: low birthweight, awesome performance and tested homozygous black. His blazefaced dam is one of the top producers in our herd. WS 44PYC 2/6/2015 REG.# Black Simmental PB Polled SRS Right-On 22R SVS King Pin YU09 SVS Snickerdoodle US09 ESMJ Conservative MJ9365 WS 44MPY WS Irish Molly O BW WT RATIO 116 FINAL WT 1175 ADG 3.44 ADG RATIO 94 WDA 3.08 WDA RATIO 95 SCRM 39 ADJ 1149 YW(381d) PELVIC-HT 14 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC AREA 171 FR SC 6.3 ADJ REA 15 BF 0.19 MARB 2.22 %RP WOLFE SIMMENTALS Bill Wolfe Prole, IA (641) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 No April Fool s joke here. This bull is for real. His Dam has an avg WW ratio of 115 on 2 calves & he comes from a very quiet cow family. WS 2MPXC 2/9/2015 REG.# Blk Baldy Simmental PB Polled RC Club King 040R JBS Big Casino 336Y JBS Miss Des N CNS Dream On L186 WS 2MPX WS2MP BW WT RATIO 108 FINAL WT 1173 ADG 3.55 ADG RATIO 97 WDA 3.1 WDA RATIO 96 SCRM 38.5 ADJ 1135 YW(378d) PELVIC-HT 16 PELVIC AREA FR SC 5.3 ADJ REA 14.2 BF 0.2 MARB 4.41 %RP WOLFE SIMMENTALS Bill Wolfe Prole, IA (641) EPD s updated: 3/8/2016 His Dam has an avg WW ratio of 107 & a calving interval of 357 days on 4 calves. Easy come...easy grow! 14

15 SM COMPOSITES BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 10.5, BW 0.6, WW 60.6, YW 93.4, MCE 7.7, MM 22.0, MWW 52.3,YG -0.20, STAY N/A, API , TI 68.30, HCW 26.1, MARB 0.34, BF -0.03, REA 0.61 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA SM COMPOSITE TEST: ADJ. REA 14.29, BF O.24, MB 3.05 VSF UNITED 5013C 1/19/2015 REG.# Black SM Composite 5/8 Polled TNT Tuition U238 W/C United 956Y Miss Werning 956W VSF Static 8102U VSF Miss 129Y 811U BW WT RATIO 90 FINAL WT 1193 ADG 3.91 ADG RATIO 113 WDA 2.99 WDA RATIO 95 SCRM 40 ADJ 1118 YW(399d) PELVIC-HT 16 PELVIC AREA FR SC 4.6 ADJ REA 14.7 BF 0.22 MARB 2.88 %RP VAN AERNAM SIMMENTALS Andy Van Aernam Exira, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/5/16 A W/C United son that is calving ease, low birth weight and high performance. BAS MILLER C229 3/17/2015 REG.# Black SM Composite 5/8 Polled GW Lucky Man 644N JC Mr Luckyman151Y J/C Pride Of L TNT Axis X307 BAS Z229 Axis GW Miss Emblazon 843P BW WT RATIO 109 FINAL WT 1318 ADG 4.11 ADG RATIO 119 WDA 3.85 WDA RATIO 123 SCRM 40 ADJ 1440 YW(342d) PELVIC-HT 13 PELVIC-WD 11.5 PELVIC AREA FR SC 6.1 ADJ REA 13.9 BF 0.4 MARB 4.54 %RP 64.8 BIELENBERG ANGUS & SIMMENTAL Mike Bielenberg Ames, IA (515) EPD s updated: 3/5/16 A bull that has gained very well on test and has a nice balanced set of EPDs. Actual birth weight was a little bit on the higher side, but his EPDs for calving ease and birth weight would indicate that you should expect any problems. SHOCK FORCE 360C 3/20/2015 REG.# Black SM Composite 3/8 Polled SVF Steel Force S701 CLRWTR Shock Force W94C Myers Queen Sazerac P94 GAR Predestined Rita 8MM3 of Rita 5FK8 PRED Rita 5FK of Rita 2K7 FD DALE CLARKE Casey, IA (641) BW WT 205-RATIO FINAL WT 1088 ADG 3.68 ADG RATIO 106 WDA 3.21 WDA RATIO 102 SCRM 38 ADJ 1164 YW(339d) PELVIC-HT 13.5 PELVIC-WD 12 PELVIC AREA FR SC 5.8 ADJ REA 13.5 BF 0.39 MARB 5.74 %RP EPD s updated: 3/5/16 A Shock Force son on a Predestined cow with a balanced EPD profile. High calving ease number with a low birth weight EPD and a 121 API. GLTY TITAN 98C 4/2/2015 REG.# Black SM Composite 1/2 Polled CNS Dream On L186 SVF/NJC Built Right N48 NJC Ebony Antoinette BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1080 ADG 3.59 ADG RATIO 104 WDA 3.31 WDA RATIO 106 SCRM 34.5 ADJ 1199 YW(326d) PELVIC-HT 17.5 PELVIC AREA FR SC 6 ADJ REA 14.6 BF 0.17 MARB 1.42 %RP GOLIGHTLY CATTLE Randy Golightly Van Meter, IA (515) EPD s updated: 3/5/16 Solid black, smooth polled bull out of the popular SVF/NJC Built Right bull. 15

16 SM COMPOSITES BREED AVERAGE EPD s (for non-parent bulls): CED 10.5, BW 0.6, WW 60.6, YW 93.4, MCE 7.7, MM 22.0, MWW 52.3,YG -0.20, STAY N/A, API , TI 68.30, HCW 26.1, MARB 0.34, BF -0.03, REA 0.61 ULTRASOUND TEST AVERAGE FOR ICA SM COMPOSITE TEST: ADJ. REA 14.29, BF O.24, MB 3.05 GLTY REVOLUTTION 40C 4/10/2015 REG.# Red SM Composite 1/2 Polled CNS Dream On L186 SVF/NJC Built Right N48 NJC Ebony Antoinette BW WT RATIO 100 FINAL WT 1015 ADG 3.06 ADG RATIO 88 WDA 3.19 WDA RATIO 102 SCRM 35 ADJ 1153 YW(318d) PELVIC-HT 14 PELVIC-WD 12 PELVIC AREA FR SC 5.4 ADJ REA 14.6 BF 0.25 MARB 3.04 %RP GOLIGHTLY CATTLE Randy Golightly Van Meter, IA (515) EPD s updated: 3/5/16 Dark, solid red bull that is smooth polled out of the popular SVF/NJC Built Right bull. PRIDE OF BEEF 1/29/2015 REG.# Black SM Composite 1/2 Polled Hooks Shear Force 38K WS Beef Maker R13 DCR Ms Ribeye N BW WT RATIO 89 FINAL WT 1283 ADG 3.21 ADG RATIO 93 WDA 3.3 WDA RATIO 105 SCRM 40 ADJ 1208 YW(389d) PELVIC-HT 17 PELVIC-WD 14 PELVIC AREA 232 FR SC 6.2 ADJ REA 16.3 BF 0.33 MARB 3.03 %RP JEPSEN FAMILY FARMS Lonny Jepsen Early, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/5/16 His Angus dam comes from the Pride Cow family. His sire Beefmaker has some of the best EPD figures in the Simmental breed and they ve been passed on to this SimAngus crossbred. CE = 10.4 API = 129. He has a great disposition and will make a great herd bull. Take a look at this guy on sale day. He has the largest ribeye area at 16.3 square inches of his contemporary group. RFSS FINAL ANSWER 3/14/2015 REG.# Black SM Composite 1/2 Polled SAV Traveler 8180 SAV Final Answer 0035 SAV Emulous 8145 PRS/SVF Dew Right W231 Dazzle Gal Z17 GBCC THO Dazzle 949X BW WT RATIO 96 FINAL WT 1038 ADG 3.44 ADG RATIO 99 WDA 3.01 WDA RATIO 96 SCRM 37 ADJ 1133 YW(345d) PELVIC-HT 14.5 PELVIC-WD 12.5 PELVIC AREA FR SC 5.5 ADJ REA 14.1 BF 0.21 MARB 2.42 %RP RFS SIMMENTALS Mike & Susan Rosauer Walker, IA (319) EPD s updated: 3/5/16 This guy is a son of the popular SAV Final Answer and a PRS/SVF Dew Right daughter. This bull is a very good calving ease prospect while maintaining good growth numbers as well. If your looking for calving ease bull to use on your heifers this guy should be on your short list. TRIPLE U BULL C3 2/27/2015 REG.# Blk Baldy SM Composite 1/2 Polled SVF/NJC Mo Better M217 Triple U Bull U43 Triple U Ranch N2 OCC Magnitude 805M Triple U Mag Georgina U11 CMU Freedom Georgina P BW WT RATIO 102 FINAL WT 1135 ADG 3.42 ADG RATIO 99 WDA 3.15 WDA RATIO 101 SCRM 40 ADJ 1150 YW(360d) PELVIC-HT 16 PELVIC AREA FR SC 5.1 ADJ REA 13.6 BF 0.2 MARB 2.75 %RP TRIPLE U RANCH Cody & Jessica Wilson Pierson, IA (712) EPD s updated: 3/5/16 Here is a tested homozygous black, low birthweight, baldy half-blood bull who will do a lot of good for any commercial herd. His sire, U43, also sired our past few years half-blood heifer groups at the Tama ICA sale that have been in such high demand. 16

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19 Interpreting the Ultrasound Data The ultrasound traits measured are rump and rib fat, ribeye area, and % intramuscular fat (IMF). The ribeye image is collected between the 12-13th ribs where the rib fat and ribeye area are measured. The IMF images are evaluated between the 12-13th ribs as well, but in longitudinal images instead. In fact, a minimum of four IMF images are collected and the values are averaged. This value would be correlated to the marbling trait for quality grade. The rump fat image is collected between the hooks and the pins of the animal and gives another indication of external body fat. Ultrasound data can be evaluated similarly to other performance traits. Ultrasound EPD s should be the best indicator of an animal s carcass trait potential. Like other performance traits, fi nd the breed average of each trait and compare that to the animal s EPDs in question. Above average means the offspring are likely to have a higher than average value of a given trait (depending on the accuracy value). To increase values of a certain trait in your herd, choose the higher EPDs for that trait. Another method of reporting ultrasound data is in ratios, 100 being average. The ratios of any given trait take into consideration the average of the contemporary group (animals of the same sex managed together with the same diet and environment). An animal with a ratio above 100 for a given trait would have a higher than average adjusted value for that trait. Again, if you are looking to increase a trait s value, look for a ratio over 100. Ratios do not have the benefi t of utilizing ancestral information as EPDs do, but can still be a meaningful tool within the contemporary group. Age adjusted values or the actual values may be reported in some instances along with EPDs or ratios. Like other performance data, actual values are more of an indication of management or age of an animal. For instance, a 600 pound weaning weight is not an indication of an animal s performance without knowing if 600 pounds is above or below average in its contemporary group. Likewise, ultrasound values, adjusted or actual, do not indicate the potential of an animal. It is unfair to compare one ranch to another based on actual or adjusted values. That would only be differentiating management practices or feeding programs. Actual values should be adjusted and adjusted values should be evaluated within contemporary groups. Ultrasound has become a useful tool in evaluating live animals for carcass traits. The ultrasound measurements correspond to the carcass traits evaluated to determine Yield Grade and Quality Grade. Perhaps the greatest advantage of ultrasound data is that the dams, as well as the sires, can be included in an individual s EPD s. by Becky Hays, Manager, UltraInsights Processing Lab 19

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21 ICA BULL EVALUATION PROGRAM INFORMATION DEFINITIONS OF CATALOG INFORMATION: 1. ADG - Average daily gain during the offi cial test period. 2. ADG Ratio - Compares the bull s gain with other bulls of same breed at the test. 3. WDA - Weight per day of age equals fi nal weight divided by days of age. 4. WDA Ratio - Compares individual WDA with other bulls of same breed group. 5. ADJ. Yr. Wt. - The bulls fi nal weight adjusted to 365 days of age and adjusted for age of dam using the standard test-station BIF formula for the yearling bulls and to 452 days of age for the long yearling bulls. 6. Final Wt. - Final weight taken at the conclusion of the test. 7. Frame Score - Measured hip height adjusted to 365 and converted to frame score. 8. Scro CM - Scrotal circumference in centimeters. Bulls with below minimum testicle size have been screened from the sale based on information from the American Veterinary Society standards. 9. Adj. Pelvic Area - Width x height = pelvic area in square centimeters, adjusted to 365 days of age. 10. Ultrasound measurement - See attached page. 11. Percent Retail Product - the amount of salable meat the carcass will yield assuming a 63% dress of the fi nal weight and 2.5% kidney, pelvic & heart fat. Calculated using the standard BIF formula. 12. Information from Breeders: a. Birth Wt - Actual birth weight as reported by bull owner. b. 205 Wt -Actual weaning weight adjusted to the standard 205 days with an adjustment for age of dam. c. 205 Wt Ratio -- Within herd ratio compared to other bulls in the on-farm contemporary group. d. Registration Papers - Are available for review in the sale offi ce for other EPDs or indexes published by the various breed associations. REGISTRATION PAPERS: All sale bulls have been registered with their respective breed associations. Registration papers will be transferred to the buyer by the sale management. EPD INFORMATION: An expected progeny difference (EPD) is prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform in comparison with other animals, of the same breed, in the evaluation. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. EPDs are provided by the national breed associations for each bull. The breed average EPDs are listing in the sale catalog within the breed heading. You may compare each bull with that average to determine his strength in each trait. Accuracy of an EPD is a measure of reliability. It is a function of the amount of information used in the calculation of a specifi c EPD. Based on this definition, ICA sale bull s accuracies will be moderate to low. Research, however, indicates that EPDs for young non-parent bull are 8-10 times more accurate for making selection decisions than adjusted weights and ratios. Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in fi rst-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which an sire s calves will be born when he is bred to fi rst-calf heifers. Birth Weight EPD (BW), Weaning Weight EPD (WW), Yearling Weight EPD (YW),expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire s ability to transmit those weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires. Calving Ease Mater-l (CEM), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire s daughters will calve as fi rst-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. Mater-l Milk EPD (MM), is a predictor of a sire s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability. Carcass Weight EPD (HCW), expressed in pounds is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Marbling EPD (MARB), expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Ribeye Area EPD (REA), expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Fat Thickness EPD (BF), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. ANGUS BREED ONLY $Value Indexes, are multi-trait selection indexes, expressed in dollars per head, to assist beef producers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment. Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for preweaning merit. $W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences in birth weight, weaning direct growth, mater-l milk, and mature cow size. Feedlot Value ($F), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires. Grid Value ($G), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires. Quality Grade ($QG), $QG represents the quality grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $QG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade. The carcass marbling (Marb) EPD contributes to $QG. Yield Grade ($YG), $YG represents the yield grade segment of the economic advantage found in $G. $YG is intended for the specialized user wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield. It provides a multi-trait approach to encompass ribeye, fat thickness and weight into an economic value for red meat yield. Beef Value ($B), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. Cow Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollars savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). Components for computing the cow $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size. CHAROLAIS BREED ONLY Total Maternal EPD (TOT MAT), a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a animal s daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability. Total Maternal is calculated by adding ½ the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD. Terminal Sire Index (TMI) the AICA Terminal Sire Index (TSI) is a formal method of combing Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) - BWT, WWT, YWT, REA, HCW, MARB and FAT - into one single value on which to base selection decisions. the TSI uses estimates of the genetic relationships between traits with an economic default value based on three year rolling USDA data. SIMMENTAL BREED ONLY Stayability (STAY), expressed as the probability that an animal s daughters will remain in production to at lease six years of age when compared to the daughters of another animal. A measure of sustained fertility that probably refl ects traits such as fleshing ability and structural soundness. Yield Grade (YG), is measured in a carcass yield grade units/score at 475 days and low values indicate a lower yeild grade. All-Purpose Index (API), evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd wit the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield. Terminal Index (TI), evaluates sires for use on mature cows with all the offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield. 21

22 CARE OF NEWLY PURCHASED BULL When you get you newly purchased bull(s) home, there are several management practices you should observe to get the best reproductive performance. These are: 1. Feeding: Remember the bull is a yearling and still has a lot of growing to do. Feed the young bull well. Hay and grain or silage and grain plus a protein supplement will be adequate. You should feed one pound of grain per 100 pounds of body weight and 1-2 pounds of protein supplement, in addition to a full feed of good quality hay or silage from now until the breeding season is recommended if practical. After the first breeding season, continue to feed liberally so the bull will grow out well. 2. Breeding Season: Plan to use the new bull in a restricted 45 to 60 day breeding season for the first time. Observe him closely to be sure he is serving and settling females. 3. Number of Cows: The yearling bull should be used on a minimal number of cows or heifers. The number should be governed by his age at the start of the breeding season. The following is a guide. BULL S AGE # OF FEMALES 12 to 15 mos. 10 to to 18 mos. 12 to to 24 mos. 18 to mos. & over 25 to Management and Housing: The bull should be put in a well-fenced lot prior to and after breeding season. A shed or other natural windbreak should be provided. Provide plenty of clean water. Provide minerals free choice. Treat routinely for lice, grubs, and worms. Run bulls together with caution. Bulls of similar age and those that have bred cows together will usually work. Check for any unsoundness that might develop. Vaccinate annually for IBR, PI3, BVD, and Lepto. ICA BULL EVALUATION PROGRAM INFORMATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS Announcements: From the auction block shall take precedence over information in the sale catalog. Bidding: Each animal on which there are two or more bids will be sold to the higher bidder. Sale Order: Bulls are sold in breed rotation based on performance within breed. Handling Certificates: Signed certifi cates available at settlement. Health Certificates: Signed certifi cates available at settlement. ICA gives no warranty, expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fi tness for particular purposes. All guarantees are between the buyer and seller. ICA acts only as a sales agent. Bulls listed as purebreds or eligible for registry are so guaranteed by the seller, ICA gives no warranty as to the breed purity of bulls offered for sale. Breeding Guarantee: An offi cial health certifi cate and semen evaluation certifi cate, as supplied by seller, will be regarded and accepted by buyer of bull(s) as conclusive evidence of satisfactory health and fertility. Bulls are guaranteed breeders if properly cared for. Any bull that has not proven himself a breeder within six months after sale date, if in healthy condition and meets the health regulations of the State of Iowa may be returned to the seller at the buyer s expense. The seller reserves the privilege to try for a period of six months to prove the bull is a breeder. Should the bull fail to prove a breeder in the specifi ed time period, the seller will refund the full purchased price, which will be considered as full settlement and satisfaction of all claims. All complaints regarding breeding problems must be reported in writing by the buyer to the seller within six months. Contract: The above terms and guarantee shall constitute a contract between the buyer and the seller of each bull sold. Insurance: American Livestock Insurance Company offers insurance coverage on bulls purchased. Rate are: 30 day - $2.40/$100; 90 day - $3.60/$100; 6 month - $4.00/$100; 1 year - $6.00/$100. Liability: All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. The Iowa Cattlemen s Association and the sale barn assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents, which may occur. 22

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