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2 Welcome... to our annual production sale. We have been breeding Red Angus seedstock for over 30 years. Our goal has always been low birth weight, easy-calving, highly maternal cows. We manage our cattle as a herd in a range environment with a no excuses rule. Jean, Larry, Alisa, Sallie and Kevin SALE DAY SCHEDULE: SALE DAY PHONES: Cattle Viewing...9 am 1 pm Larry Coffee & Sweets...9 am 11 am Kevin Lunch...11 am 1 pm Sallie SALE...1 pm Greg Comstock Loadout after sale... 3 pm on Harold Bertz Kelly Sorensen See videos of bulls at croissantredangus.com

3 We would like to welcome you to the Croissant Red Angus annual production sale. This year we have an excellent set of bulls in the sale. The genetics that are presented here are a culmination of over 30 years of balanced-trait selection with profitability in mind. Last year we were looking at record prices, who knew that it was going to become a phenomenal year. Once again we are offering cattle that will be profi table throughout the production chain, on the ranch and beyond. This year we will broadcast on DV Auctions, so take time to look at the procedures for viewing on page 3. Another addition to the EPD profiles this year is two new Red Angus indices, HerdBuilder and GridMaster. Take a look at page 24 for an explanation, or contact us and we will be happy to talk with you about them. You may notice some bulls in the sale this year that have a different prefi x. We are excited to work with the Sorensen family from Sorensen Land & Cattle, Altamont, Utah, this year. They understand the Croissant Red Angus philosophy and we look forward to working with them for years to come. These bulls will be represented honestly and come with the same Croissant Red Angus guarantee. As always, we are very honored to work with the great cattlemen and women of our industry. We take our part in providing genetics that will work throughout the beef supply chain very seriously. If you have questions about anything we are always here to help. Please enjoy the coffee and donuts in the morning. After lunch we will begin the sale at 1 p.m. MDT. Thank you for the trust and confidence in our program. We look forward to being your partner in the beef industry. Sincerely, The Croissant Red Angus Family Larry, Jean, Kevin and Sallie Croissant 1 RedAngus Croissant RedAngus 1

4 SALE TERMS: Animals are unconditionally guaranteed to be sound and to be breeders for the fi rst breeding season. Bulls are guaranteed to have libido and heifers are guaranteed to cycle. We do not guarantee against injury or illness. Each animal will be at the buyer s risk as soon as sold, but will be cared for by the seller for a reasonable time after the sale. Animals need to be picked up by April 15th. The bulls and heifers will have passed a Breeding Soundness exam before sale day. Free delivery of bulls for the first 250 miles. After 250 miles delivery will be charged at cost. Deliveries will be scheduled as soon after the sale as possible. We do not offer delivery on heifers but will work with the buyer to arrange delivery if needed. A $50 credit will be given to purchasers who pick up their bulls by April 15th. A $50 credit will be given to purchasers of multiple bulls. We will be retaining a 1/3 interest in bulls we designate or wish to collect and use in our herd. They will be noted in this catalog. Semen collection is at buyer s convenience. Buyer has full possession & full salvage value. Registration papers will be transferred to the buyer which provides eligibility for the RAAA FCCP. Announcements from sale block take precedence over printed catalog. SALE PROCEDURES: Animals are always available for inspection at the ranch. Bulls & heifers will be penned in small groups on sale day. Each animal will sell in catalog order in a video setting, rather than through a sale ring. Bids will be accepted: - Live at the auction. - On one of the sale day phones. - On the Internet at DVAuction.com with no buyer s fee. - Call Larry or Kevin for help and to leave sight unseen bids. - All bids will be handled in strict confidence and be treated as if you were present. Absentee bidders please register before sale day! Internet viewing and bidding at DVAuction.com 2 Croissant RedAngus

5 SALE DAY PHONE NUMBERS: (970) (970) (970) (970) (804) (816) (435) Can t make the sale? We are pleased to bring you real-time Internet bidding and a live broadcast of this sale through DV Auction. To watch or bid online, simply complete the following steps: 1) Visit the DVAuction web site at 2) Click on the Register tab 3) Enter a user name, password and your contact information. 4) Click on Apply for Bidding. - Select the sale from the list of other auctions and click Apply. - Complete the process by fi lling out the Banking & Lending information requested. - Be sure to include a personal contact at your bank, we will contact them in order to get a credit reference. - If you would prefer to be approved using your credit card, call (402) Please be sure to apply for bidding at least a day in advance of the sale-every effort will be made to process your application in a timely manner. DVAuction will contact you once you have been approved to bid. We do not provide buyer numbers until you have purchased a lot in the sale, and that number is only usable for that auction. After the sale contact the sale owner or manager to make arrangements for payment and delivery of your online purchases. Please Note: High speed Internet access (DSL, T-1, or Broadband) is required to be able to bid successfully during the sale. If you have any questions, please contact DVAuction at (402) or (402) or support@dvauction.com. Proxy Bidding: If you can t access a computer during the sale, you can now place a proxy bid through DV Auction. Simply follow the instructions listed above, and as the sale date nears there will be a Proxy Bidding link under the sale listing on the main page of DV Auction. You can then place the maximum amount that you d like to bid, and our system will represent your bid just as if you were there. Croissant RedAngus 3

6 RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS CROISSANT RED ANGUS CATTLE... Excel in calving ease, carcass and maternal traits Are developed and conditioned to survive the breeding season Large contemporary groups Cow herd is selected and managed to produce under range conditions Croissant Red Angus Yearling Bull EPD Averages: Red Angus Breed EPD Averages: LJC MERLIN PRIDE 166B Bull # Apr-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN 937Z LJC ACACIA 166 MPPA: AOD: 3 LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 5L ALLIANCE V LJC PANSY % 6% 3% 13% 38% 12% 14% 61% 3% 82% 15% 4% 53% 21% 5% It ll be nearly halfway through the sale before another calf this young shows up on **** the sale order but 166B is all bull despite his youth. His 14.5 scan was the third largest in the entire offering even though he was too young for RAAA to ratio. With 10 traits in the top 15% including a best 3% Calving Ease to 109 YW EPD spread - 166B has earned the pole position in our 2015 bull offering. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Lot 1 4 Croissant RedAngus

7 2 LJC MERLIN 953B Bull # Mar % LJC MERLIN T179 LJC CASSANDRA 953 MPPA: AOD: 5 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC TIFFANY % 55% 8% 32% 17% 25% 44% 77% 63% 97% 1% 84% 7% 32% 3% Merlin sons always fi nd their way to the top - wherever he s used. True to his sire, ***** 953B delivers best 8% Calving Ease with triple digit growth, top 1% Stayability with best 7% Yield Grade and top 3% EPDs. Each of his dam s prior calves were selected to be in the seedstock program no surprise with her 108 WW, YW & 103 average progeny ratios. LJC NEXUS 237B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA U206 V BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T LJC CRYSTAL MARBLE 237 LJC TANSY MPPA: AOD: % 28% 2% 10% 16% 22% 88% 58% 92% 56% 1% 81% 10% 38% 16% Top 2% CED Heifer bull by Nexus born unassisted from a 2-yr-old Merlin dam ***** yet this lightest 10% birth weight bull delivers 102 YW EPD on the strength of his positive ratios for weaning, yearling and ADG. Fertility and productive lifespan drive profi tability for cow/calf operations so plan on keeping all of 237B s daughters based on his top 1% Stayability EPD. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Lot 3 Croissant RedAngus 5

8 4 LJC NEXUS 914B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC GINA 914 MPPA: 97.8 AOD: 5 BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER S281 T7 MESSMER GINNIE 354R Lot % 10% 2% 2% 41% 22% 84% 98% 9% 56% 1% 28% 26% 44% 19% Cattle known for Gain & Grade top feeder calf sales, and 914B will go a long ***** ways towards building that reputation with his 105 ADG ratio and 140 IMF ratio! If you like them deep-ribbed, soft-fl anked, and wide sprung own this top 2% HerdBuilder/Top 1% STAY and let him build you a cow herd of moderate, easy keeping, long-lasting females. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. 5 LJC MERLIN 028B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC MISS MONTANA 028 MPPA: 99.3 AOD: 4 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 5L MONTANA X % 4% 8% 27% 14% 7% 42% 69% 94% 70% 33% 4% 71% 12% 19% We re sure his ears are long enough to know when a heifer is in heat. And, his **** best 8% Calving Ease to top 7% YW EPD spread make him a heifer bull deluxe. Add his top 4% Marbling & top 19% and his calves will have bred in carcass merit in addition to extra pay weight. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. 6 Croissant RedAngus

9 6 LJC NEXUS 235B Bull # Feb-14 1B 99.9% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC MERLIN CHARITY 235 MPPA: AOD: 2 BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC CHARITY % 24% 29% 32% 2% 9% 86% 97% 94% 99% 1% 79% 7% 17% 15% His 2-yr-old Merlin dam has already earned a 108 MPPA, and exemplifi es why *** we can t get enough Merlin daughters. If you sell your calves by the pound you ll appreciate 235B s top 2% WW EPD, but the feeder who buys your calves will appreciate his breed leading.26 ADG EPD (approx top 15%) as well as his 127 % IMF ratio. 7 LJC MERLIN PRIDE 658B Bull # Mar-14 1B 98.4% LJC MERLIN 937Z LJC CAMELIA 658 MPPA: 99.5 AOD: 8 LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 BECKTON CHAMP M300 R1 LJC LOGAN FREIDA % 19% 2% 4% 69% 59% 27% 91% 8% 15% 2% 57% 63% 74% 6% Another top 2% CED Heifer Bull candidate who started off with a modest 86 ***** ratio, before exploding to 106 Weaning and 106 ADG ratios. But, 658B s daughters will probably be his longest lasting contribution with top 2% Stayability, top 7% Heifer Preg Rate & best 15% daughters fi rst calf calving ease. Lot 5 Croissant RedAngus 7

10 % 8% 5% 3% 39% 65% 69% 55% 86% 90% 12% 39% 12% 82% 14% We believe having such a signifi cant number of fi rst calf heifers wean calves that ***** earned a low number in the sale order is indicative of our herd s genetic progress. We don t shy away from using a bull out of one of these 2-yr-olds - like lot 8 s 102 MPPA dam after all they are our cutting edge maternal genetics. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. 9 LJC MERLIN PRIDE 201B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN 937Z LJC ALFIE 201 MPPA: AOD: 2 LJC MERLIN 205B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC ASHLEY 205 MPPA: 98.4 AOD: 2 LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC POLLY 615 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC CIRRUS % 25% 5% 8% 26% 31% 77% 59% 99% 82% 5% 50% 5% 48% 3% If you like them moderate, deep, and thick with big testicles, you ll want 205B. A ***** heifer bull but much more, achieving 108 ADG and 113 ratios. His sire, Merlin, contributes top 6% combined with his maternal grand-sire, Affi rmed, who adds top 2% Marbling. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Lot 9 8 Croissant RedAngus

11 Lot Like anyone else, we like the paycheck that comes with extra growth but we ** refuse to write the check that comes along with increased cow size; therein lies the unique value of Lot 10 - Top 3% growth packed in a mid-5 frame. He s all there and looks like a seedstock herd bull. 11 LJC NEXUS 236B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC MERLIN CROCUS 236 MPPA: AOD: 2 BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC LANCER CROCUS 512 LJC MERLIN PRIDE 248B % 68% 37% 78% 2% 3% 95% 90% 89% 99% 2% 94% 15% 3% 8% Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LJC MISSION STATEMENT P LJC MERLIN T179 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N BECKTON NEBULA X038 N LJC NEXUS MATTIE 248 LJC LADY MATTIE MPPA: AOD: % 50% 29% 69% 16% 24% 70% 75% 89% 94% 13% 27% 6% 23% 9% Powerful Merlin son out of a 2-yr-old Nexus daughter who weaned 248B at a 119 ** WW ratio. Talk about turning generations, his MPPA grand dam - Mattie was just a 4-yr-old when Lot 11 was weaned last fall. Mattie also raised LOT 15. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Croissant RedAngus 9

12 12 13 LJC LEGACY 920B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC LEGACY 467W LJC MISSY 920 MPPA: AOD: 5 LJC AFFIRMED 758B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 5L MONTANA X MPPA: AOD: 6 BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 LJC CHERISE 505 BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 5L SIGNATURE 5615 XXX MONTANA 240 MB Lot % 33% 29% 24% 25% 18% 49% 90% 18% 90% 10% 69% 53% 25% 55% *** 920B ranks in the Top 25% for 7 traits in support of his top 21% HerdBuilder. There s value in a growth curve that starts out 4% lighter at birth, but weans 8% heavier and gains 8% faster than his contemporaries. If you retain replacements, you ll fi nd even more value in his top 10% STAY, top 18% HPG, and MPPA dam. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest % 1% 29% 29% 14% 17% 7% 59% 3% 70% 66% 1% 67% 24% 72% 758B s Top 1% GridMaster index is supported by his 111 ADG ratio and 150% IMF *** ratio - the highest marbling scan in the sale no surprise his 1.12 Marbling EPD easily surpasses the top 1% of the breed. His dam has amazing average progeny ratios of: 116 WW, 112 YW and 135. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. 10 Croissant RedAngus

13 14 939B is a bull that should increase pay weight whether you sell calves, yearlings ** or own them all the way to the carcass he ranks in the Top 8% for WW, 11% for YW and 15% for carcass weight and he ll add more muscle in the process with his top 21% EPD ratio. Perhaps more importantly, he ll add those pounds & red meat while remaining below average birth weight and moderate framed. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. LJC NEXUS 057B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA U206 V BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB L LEGEND DESIGN LJC LADY MATTIE 057 5L MATTIE MPPA: AOD: LJC NEXUS 939B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC PACKER WILLIE 939 MPPA: 98.2 AOD: 5 BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB MESSMER PACKER S008 MESSMER WILLIE S % 49% 22% 48% 8% 11% 96% 83% 33% 82% 1% 90% 35% 15% 21% % 22% 22% 13% 52% 34% 38% 20% 59% 82% 22% 22% 35% 46% 32% 057B offers powerful phenotype and well balanced genotype. He is above average **** at growth, carcass and cow herd building trait no wonder he earns top ranks for both HerdBuilder and GridMaster Indices. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Lot 15 Croissant RedAngus 11

14 16 17 LJC NEXUS 405B Bull # Feb-14 1B 99.9% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC COMMANCHE 405 MPPA: 97.1 AOD: 10 This bull is a twin, which is why he has no performance or carcass ratios. But he was too good not to offer with top 25% Calving Ease, Weaning Weight, Yield Grade and top 7% Stay earning 405B a top 18% HerdBuilder index. LJC NEXUS 554B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC ANNABELLE 554 MPPA: AOD: 9 BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC LOBO BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LCC ABOVE &BEYOND 1300J LJC CRYSTAL % 34% 22% 22% 23% 38% 95% 55% 76% 99% 7% 81% 26% 48% 36% % 31% 8% 40% 9% 12% 68% 71% 93% 56% 2% 67% 44% 16% 20% 554B bends the growth curve combining best 8% Calving Ease to top 12% yearling weight and comes in a moderate frame with a big loin. His dam will turn *** 10 this spring and has average progeny ratios of: 107 WW, 106 YW & 111. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. Lot Croissant RedAngus

15 18 What better bull to lead off a run of heifer bulls than 225B with his best 1% Calving Ease, Top 1% Stayability, and Top 1% HerdBuilder. Here s a sleep all night ***** heifer bull that looks as good as his numbers. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. 19 LJC LANCER 707B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC LANCER 806 LJC CAVALIER 707 MPPA: 99.1 AOD: 7 BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 BROWN CHEROKEE N7426 LJC CHEVELLE % 5% 2% 2% 82% 85% 82% 98% 91% 82% 17% 4% 10% 93% 62% An LJC Lancer 806 sired heifer bull. Breed leading for Calving Ease, Birth Weight, and Marbling. ***** LJC NEXUS 225B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC LANCER TORI 225 MPPA: AOD: 2 BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC LANCER 806 LJC TORI % 11% 1% 4% 25% 44% 82% 53% 85% 82% 1% 62% 15% 66% 10% Lot 19 Croissant RedAngus 13

16 20 LJC LANCER 710B LJC LANCER 806 LJC CORINA 710 MPPA: 95.3 AOD: % 3% 8% 8% 74% 61% 88% 98% 89% 90% 5% 2% 71% 71% 53% Heifer bull with bred in fertility and quality grade check his marbling EPD and IMF ratio. ***** Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 BROWN CHEROKEE N7426 LJC TRUMP BAMBI LJC RIGHT KIND 238B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 LJC MIRANDA 238 MPPA: 98.0 AOD: 2 ***** BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC MERLIN T179 LJC NEBULA ROYALE % 17% 1% 6% 52% 39% 21% 90% 44% 56% 11% 39% 39% 56% 1% Best 1% CED Heifer bull. His calves might hold rainwater on their backs check EPD and big scan. 22 LJC RIGHT KIND 145B Bull # Mar-14 1B 98.5% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 LJC COLLETTE 145 MPPA: AOD: 3 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MISS EXCALIBER % 19% 3% 7% 65% 39% 30% 32% 11% 56% 5% 50% 87% 55% 6% Best 3% CED Heifer bull with an EPD profi le that predicts added fertility, longevity, big loins and more profi t. ***** 14 Croissant RedAngus

17 23 24 LJC RIGHT KIND 016B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 LJC MERRY 016 MPPA: AOD: 4 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC MERLIN T179 LJC HAPPY % 29% 3% 5% 70% 64% 26% 54% 22% 82% 13% 64% 35% 77% 3% Another best 3% CED Heifer bull with extra depth of rib and a balanced genotype that earned a top 11% HerdBuilder index. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest. ***** LJC MERLIN 033B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC CORSICA 033 MPPA: AOD: 4 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC CAVALIER % 49% 3% 8% 80% 78% 56% 79% 38% 82% 14% 27% 1% 85% 4% ***** Put an end to Yield Grade 4s with this best 3% CED Heifer bull that ranks in the best 1% for Yield grade, but promises even more carcass premiums with his 118% IMF scans. Lot 24 Croissant RedAngus 15

18 25 LJC MERLIN 047B Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.9% LJC MISSION STATEMENT P LJC MERLIN T179 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N BUF CRK VALENTINE T LJC VANNA 047 LJC CHARMAINE MPPA: 99.8 AOD: % 45% 12% 18% 30% 32% 88% 85% 97% 82% 24% 85% 20% 43% 12% This best 12% calving ease bull was born 7% lighter but weaned 5% heavier. **** 26 1SLC RED CAP 014 Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 MAJOR LADY 923C MPPA: AOD: 5 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 RDD CHEROKEE CANYON 010R MISS MAJOR L % 34% 16% 14% 69% 63% 11% 74% 4% 82% 37% 69% 71% 71% 8% Big gaining son of Right Kind that started off 9% lighter than average at birth but gained ground every day before fi nishing with an impressive 109 ADG ratio. *** Lot Croissant RedAngus

19 27 1SLC RED HOT 411 Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% 5L FOREVER FIRE W 1SLC DANDY MISS W07 MPPA: AOD: 4 5L TURNPIKE L FIREFLY DKK DANDY DAY 8017 MRR 022R % 23% 86% 76% 9% 8% 34% 83% 2% 56% 38% 13% 67% 7% 20% We like 411 to add pay weight and carcass value - study his top 10% EPDs for weight traits coupled with 113 ratios for both and. 28 LJC RIGHT KIND 035B Bull # Apr-14 1A 100% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 LJC HOWDY PENNY 035 MPPA: AOD: 4 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MCPHEE HOWDY 216 LJC CHEROKEE PENNY % 28% 12% 14% 56% 59% 14% 80% 4% 94% 22% 25% 10% 68% 1% One look at the business end of 035B and you won t be surprised with his top ** 1% EPD that goes along with his impressive round. His growth and carcass ratios will rival any bull in the sale, and his dam is as prepotent as any cow in the herd with average progeny ratios of: 117 WW, 110 YW, 110 IMF and 125. Lot 28 Croissant RedAngus 17

20 29 30 ** LJC JED 121B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% CHOAT JED X13 LJC MERCI 121 MPPA: AOD: 3 LJC RIGHT KIND 031B Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.9% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 LJC CONTATA 031 MPPA: AOD: 4 MESSMER JED V510 CHOAT LARKABA 813 LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC LUNA % 67% 5% 21% 13% 2% 51% 78% 83% 70% 5% 99% 63% 4% 7% ** You ll fi nd impressive individuals throughout the sale order like Lot 29 the top gaining bull in the sale. His impressive gain ratio comes as no surprise; his.36 ADG EPD would rank in the top 1% of the breed % 51% 3% 52% 61% 41% 48% 84% 5% 56% 1% 30% 67% 38% 5% Top 2% HerdBuilder that is line bred to Red Angus cornerstones, Lancer 442T and Julian B LJC RIGHT KIND 034B Bull # Apr-14 1B 99.8% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 LJC HILLARY 034 MPPA: AOD: 4 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MCPHEE HOWDY 216 LJC CERI % 26% 22% 22% 59% 50% 34% 83% 1% 90% 42% 34% 71% 56% 9% A bull that could get overlooked due to his youth, but competed with strong ratios for WW, YW and ADG. * 18 Croissant RedAngus

21 Lot % 87% 22% 24% 63% 20% 73% 47% 17% 70% 17% 95% 35% 25% 32% Cattle feeders are all about Gain & Grade - and yours will love you for owning Lot 32 with his 130 ADG and 126 IMF ratios. ** LJC JED 052B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% CHOAT JED X13 LJC COBALT 052 MPPA: 99.1 AOD: 4 MESSMER JED V510 CHOAT LARKABA 813 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MICA LJC MERLIN 125B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC NEBULA QUEEN 125 MPPA: 96.9 AOD: 3 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA R367 LJC LANTANA % 19% 8% 35% 18% 27% 98% 76% 99% 82% 3% 15% 12% 33% 10% Moderate framed, soft fl anked Merlin son that will build value in both cowherds *** and carcasses Top 3% STAY combined with top 15% Marbling and Top 10% EPDs. Croissant RedAngus 19

22 34 LJC MERLIN 135B LJC MONA 135 MPPA: 98.9 AOD: % 33% 2% 14% 27% 16% 66% 89% 95% 70% 5% 67% 30% 27% 17% Top 10% HerdBuilder son of Merlin that balances calving ease, growth, fertility, longevity and muscling. *** Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 LJC JANA LJC MERLIN 467B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC BOWIE 467 MPPA: AOD: 10 **** LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BASIN HOBO 79E LJC LM QUEEN % 19% 3% 11% 55% 68% 18% 74% 97% 56% 3% 30% 20% 77% 19% 36 Best 3% Calving Ease Heifer bull that comes in a little larger framed package. Typical of the Merlins, cow herd traits, birth to yearling spread, and muscling combine for profi tability, as indicated by his top 6% HerdBuilder. LJC PINNACLE 170B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% KCC PINNACLE CPC NELLIE S ACE 170 MPPA: 99.1 AOD: 3 HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC 5L ALLIANCE V CPC NELLIE % 10% 2% 13% 68% 67% 26% 29% 76% 56% 6% 7% 44% 75% 51% Long-hipped, big scrotal son of Pinnacle with plenty of rib shape. Here we are **** halfway through the sale and we ve got a Best 2% calving ease bull that s also top 5% HerdBuilder and top 10% GridMaster. 20 Croissant RedAngus

23 37 LJC PINNACLE 252B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% HXC CONQUEST 4405P KCC PINNACLE KCC L TRADN DESIGNS W LJC TRINITY 252 LJC MINNIE MPPA: AOD: % 13% 5% 13% 57% 35% 20% 96% 78% 94% 11% 10% 53% 47% 6% This best 5% Calving Ease heifer bull was born unassisted to a 2-yr-old and grew to a 118 ADG ratio. *** 38 LJC PINNACLE 959B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% HXC CONQUEST 4405P KCC PINNACLE KCC BUF CRK CARUSO P LJC CASSIE 959 LJC CASEY MPPA: 99.1 AOD: % 7% 1% 1% 75% 87% 41% 75% 89% 99% 3% 46% 48% 95% 30% ***** Lot 36 Croissant RedAngus 21

24 39 1SLC RED CAP Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% SLC SAKIC 217 RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S MISS MARIA BASIN TREND SETTER BIEBER NATIE 135S BIEBER NATIE MPPA: AOD: % 34% 29% 42% 43% 62% 18% 71% 90% 40% 19% 75% 85% 63% 99% ** 40 1SLC RED CAP 804 Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% 1SLC SAKIC 217 MRR MAJOR 020R MPPA: AOD: 9 RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S MISS MARIA 912 LCC MAJOR LEAGUE A502M DFR 009K % 33% 95% 86% 4% 21% 50% 82% 91% 26% 62% 64% 58% 18% 71% 41 LJC AFFIRMED 608B Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.6% BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC CERI 608 MPPA: AOD: 8 BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC JUNIPER % 12% 57% 40% 22% 46% 50% 94% 2% 99% 9% 5% 7% 50% 14% Affi rmed is our Go To sire for Marbling with an average progeny IMF ratio of * 117. Lot 41 is a big contributor to his sire s reputation for quality grade, posting a 126 ratio. While you are studying 608B s breed leading carcass value EPDs don t overlook his equally impressive breed ranks for reproductive traits HPG & STAY. 22 Croissant RedAngus

25 Lot LJC AFFIRMED 053B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P BROWN MS L806 T TR COLT 45 UT LJC CLARISSA 053 LJC MARISSA MPPA: AOD: % 34% 37% 33% 17% 15% 54% 69% 11% 97% 8% 34% 10% 21% 23% 43 LJC AFFIRMED 606B Bull # Apr-14 1A 100% BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P BROWN MS L806 T BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN LJC CLOVER 606 LJC JOKER MPPA: 95.3 AOD: % 24% 22% 32% 36% 68% 91% 31% 15% 99% 10% 34% 20% 71% 39% * Croissant RedAngus 23

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27 Accuracy = 23 Pedigree + Performance Record Accuracy = 34 THE POWER OF 80K ACCURACY EPDs predict an animal s true genetic merit which can be passed on to offspring. As the amount of data included in an animal s EPD calculation increases, ranchers can have more confi dence that the EPD correctly identifies the animal s true genetic merit. This is communicated to stake holders in the form of Accuracy, which is printed in conjunction with each EPD and ranges from 0 to 99. INCSED DATA = INCSED ACCURACY = INCSED RELIABILTY The power of 80K is the ability to collect additional genetic prediction data before an animal is selected to enter or exit the herd. Thus allowing producers to achieve their genetic goals at a faster rate, as the genetic predictions used in selection decisions are of higher accuracy. Pedigree + Performance Record + 80K Genomics Accuracy = 34 Pedigree + Performance Record + 10 Progeny Croissant RedAngus 25

28 44 1SLA RED CAP Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST FAT TONY 101 BAST BRAYDEN BUF CRK ROMEO R SLC ROMA V21 MRR 022R MPPA: AOD: % 26% 22% 20% 78% 82% 6% 56% 15% 82% 27% 37% 75% 85% 60% One of the top IMF bulls in the offering at 132 ratio. *** 45 1SLC RED CAP 420 Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BAST FAT TONY 101 1SLC MARIA W12 MPPA: AOD: 4 RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 BUF CRK MARIAS N155 MRR 024T % 74% 78% 42% 83% 94% 8% 65% 59% 70% 41% 94% 58% 93% 83% 46 1SLC RED CAP Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BAST FAT TONY 101 RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN SLC CHATEAU U SLC PEPPY W14 PEPPY TO MPPA: 98.9 AOD: % 77% 57% 44% 79% 84% 18% 53% 99% 70% 46% 92% 63% 82% 37% * 26 Croissant RedAngus

29 47 1SLC RED CAP Bull # Apr-14 1B 99.9% BAST FAT TONY 101 RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN SLC CHATEAU U SLC POPPY SEED W15 POPPY SEED MPPA: AOD: % 28% 68% 23% 78% 82% 10% 60% 78% 56% 74% 67% 96% 84% 99% 48 LJC MERLIN PRIDE 326B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN 937Z LJC GEMINI 326 MPPA: 99.7 AOD: 11 **** LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 GLACIER MARIAS 548 LJC HOBO % 11% 8% 7% 77% 72% 55% 87% 25% 26% 7% 27% 87% 81% 91% 326B is the fi rst of three excellent heifer bulls by LJC Merlin 937Z each come with a superior Stayability EPD and HerdBuilder Index. 49 LJC MERLIN PRIDE 934B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T LJC MERLIN 937Z TR CARRIE WT LJC EXCALIBER N LJC ESTRELLITA 934 LJC COLUMBINE MPPA: AOD: % 54% 1% 16% 58% 60% 81% 99% 89% 99% 2% 92% 44% 67% 62% Top 1% calving ease Heifer Bull. **** Croissant RedAngus 27

30 50 LJC MERLIN PRIDE 221B LJC MERLIN 937Z LJC COLT CHARM 221 MPPA: AOD: % 17% 1% 3% 53% 69% 57% 42% 69% 82% 1% 81% 35% 84% 62% Top 1% calving ease Heifer Bull that is also top 1% HerdBuilder - and 50 lots deep in the sale order. ***** Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC NEBULA CHARM SLC FIRE DOG 904 Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.9% 5L FOREVER FIRE W MRR T074 MPPA: AOD: 7 5L TURNPIKE L FIREFLY LCC TOP DOG A045L DFR HEAVENLY L % 3% 57% 82% 13% 36% 72% 60% 4% 5% 77% 10% 99% 31% 99% Top 3% GridMaster index built from high percentile ranks in both weaning and marbling. * Lot Croissant RedAngus

31 52 LJC LOADED 211B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% MUSHRUSH LOCK N LOAD U MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W TR COLT 45 UT LJC COLT CRYSTAL 211 LJC CRYSTAL MPPA: AOD: % 9% 5% 35% 43% 30% 57% 49% 84% 90% 16% 12% 97% 34% 98% **** 53 LJC LOADED 260B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 LJC VALENTINE JAN 260 MPPA: AOD: 2 MUSHRUSH LOCK N LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC JAN % 14% 1% 6% 79% 82% 59% 46% 80% 56% 32% 30% 58% 89% 74% Best 1% Calving Ease bull born unassisted from a fi rst calf heifer. 260B proves a heifer bull can still have shape and thickness. ***** 54 LJC LOADED 259B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 LJC VALENTINE OPAL 259 MPPA: AOD: 2 ***** MUSHRUSH LOCK N LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC OPAL % 47% 2% 15% 78% 90% 64% 72% 6% 56% 5% 79% 30% 92% 55% Croissant RedAngus 29

32 55 LJC NEXUS 149B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA U206 V BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BUF CRK VALENTINE T LJC JADA 149 LJC JADE MPPA: AOD: % 52% 12% 40% 12% 24% 95% 47% 7% 82% 1% 90% 15% 29% 39% *** 56 LJC NEXUS 307B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC COCKLEBURR 307 MPPA: AOD: 11 *** BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC LC % 40% 29% 30% 8% 24% 94% 90% 73% 99% 2% 84% 5% 33% 5% 57 LJC NEXUS 417B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA U206 V BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC LANELLE 417 LJC REBEL CARRIE MPPA: 98.6 AOD: % 45% 12% 37% 13% 25% 99% 77% 98% 70% 2% 93% 44% 31% 78% ** 30 Croissant RedAngus

33 58 LJC NEXUS 610B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 BECKTON NEBULA U206 V BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC LANORE 610 LJC CRYSTAL MPPA: 98.8 AOD: % 33% 12% 33% 18% 34% 95% 58% 99% 99% 2% 71% 26% 41% 30% *** 59 1SLC RED CAP Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.9% T ROB LOW 037 LOOSLI KINGS ROBBIE MRR GOLD ROBBER 17SA SLC KARI U05 GHR KARI S MPPA: 96.8 AOD: % 76% 91% 87% 46% 52% 1% 85% 29% 15% 42% 94% 96% 39% 92% Lot 57 Croissant RedAngus 31

34 60 1SLC RED CAP Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.9% T ROB LOW 037 LOOSLI KINGS ROBBIE LOOSLI SLC POPPY SEED 129 POPPY SEED MPPA: AOD: % 47% 78% 64% 41% 37% 1% 88% 94% 70% 61% 96% 99% 33% 99% 61 1SLC RED CAP 415 Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% T ROB LOW 037 MISS ROBBIE 053 MPPA: AOD: 4 LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 RDD CHEROKEE CANYON 010R MISS ROBIN % 78% 86% 71% 56% 63% 2% 83% 94% 70% 88% 92% 75% 55% 89% 62 LJC PINNACLE 233B Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.3% KCC PINNACLE HXC CONQUEST 4405P KCC LJC LEGACY 467W LJC LEGACY CLEO 233 LJC CLEO MPPA: AOD: % 10% 16% 23% 41% 59% 37% 88% 97% 56% 23% 48% 96% 65% 94% ** 32 Croissant RedAngus

35 63 LJC PINNACLE 637B Bull # Feb-14 1B 96.9% HXC CONQUEST 4405P KCC PINNACLE KCC LJC EXCALIBER N LJC MISS EXCALIBER 637 LJC MISS LOGAN MPPA: AOD: % 3% 3% 2% 62% 75% 59% 68% 87% 26% 11% 17% 48% 88% 43% This bull starts another string of good heifer bulls. ***** 64 LJC PINNACLE 243B Bull # Feb-14 1B 99.9% KCC PINNACLE LJC NEVIS 243 MPPA: 98.0 AOD: 2 ***** HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC BECKTON NEBULA R367 LJC ALOHA % 6% 1% 4% 76% 87% 44% 67% 94% 70% 5% 30% 82% 93% 86% 65 LJC PINNACLE 213B Bull # Feb-14 1B 99.8% KCC PINNACLE HXC CONQUEST 4405P KCC TR COLT 45 UT LJC CALLA 213 LJC CERI MPPA: 99.6 AOD: % 12% 3% 4% 61% 68% 12% 85% 90% 99% 45% 55% 53% 82% 24% ***** Croissant RedAngus 33

36 66 LJC LEGACY 224B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BROWN LONESTAR S LJC LEGACY 467W LJC BOWIE BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC LORNA 224 LJC HB PENNY MPPA: AOD: % 21% 3% 16% 59% 84% 67% 55% 75% 9% 10% 75% 75% 88% 83% ***** 67 LJC LEGACY 537B Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.8% LJC LEGACY 467W LJC TIFFANY 537 MPPA: 99.9 AOD: 9 ***** BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 TR JULIAN LT142 LJC CHERI % 5% 3% 1% 62% 79% 49% 79% 51% 40% 2% 69% 75% 91% 37% 68 LJC RIGHT KIND 208B Bull # Feb-14 1B 99.6% BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 MISS LL PACKER BROWN AFFIRMED W LJC AVIS 208 LJC MITZI MPPA: AOD: % 15% 5% 4% 69% 67% 47% 56% 26% 82% 7% 16% 9% 80% 1% **** 34 Croissant RedAngus

37 69 LJC RIGHT KIND 442B Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 MISS LL PACKER LJC JUSTICE M LJC JADE 442 LJC LOGAN MPPA: 99.2 AOD: % 24% 12% 20% 85% 83% 59% 66% 2% 26% 3% 11% 48% 85% 6% ** 70 LJC RIGHT KIND 139B Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.8% LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 LJC NORMA 139 MPPA: AOD: 13 **** BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 SCHULER NONE WIDER J068 CROWN C HOBO % 19% 8% 27% 75% 81% 30% 97% 3% 26% 59% 48% 99% 81% 83% 71 LJC MERLIN 419B Bull # Feb-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P BUF CRK REDPRIDE N BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC LASER 419 LJC LOGAN E MPPA: 95.6 AOD: % 51% 8% 17% 61% 71% 94% 73% 99% 82% 11% 77% 15% 77% 13% **** Croissant RedAngus 35

38 72 LJC MERLIN 134B Lot Bull # Mar-14 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P BUF CRK REDPRIDE N BECKTON NEBULA M LJC MAMBO 134 PVRA RAMBO ANN MPPA: 98.6 AOD: % 43% 5% 9% 83% 65% 59% 32% 99% 90% 9% 62% 58% 74% 49% **** 73 LJC LANCER 717B Bull # Mar-14 1B 99.9% BECKTON LANCER T A LJC LANCER 806 LJC HB LIZZIE LJC PAWNEE CANYON P LJC PRIDE 717 LJC JULIANNE MPPA: AOD: % 6% 8% 5% 74% 86% 74% 92% 63% 90% 9% 8% 20% 92% 69% **** 36 Croissant RedAngus

39 40 PRO-COW OPEN HEIFERS These are an excellent set of replacement heifers with built in heterosis and ready to go to work for you. They come from long-time Croissant customers whose bull selection has focused on cowherd building traits while maintaining pressure on carcass merit. We have had the pleasure to feed calves from these operations over the years and THEY ARE TOP QUALITY. We have sorted these heifers into 3 uniform groups to maximize your opportunity for success under your management and environment. Lot fead of power Red Angus heifers. Lot head of moderate maternal Red Angus heifers. Lot head of moderate maternal heifers sired by Red Sim-Angus bulls out of Red Angus cows. These are outstanding heifers; they will be ready to breed and go to work for you. There will be a supplemental sheet sale day with average weights of each group. Croissant RedAngus 37

40 NX CROISSANT REFERENCE SIRES BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 Reference Sire # Feb-10 1A 100% BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB MPPA: 95.3 BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BECKTON MINERVA J615 VG BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BKT PINE MARIE P475 LN Gain % 38% 26% 34% 9% 10% 90% 66% 42% 89% 1% 82% 37% 15% 42% A grandson of Nebula P707on both sides.our ranch name for him is NEXUS. His calves exhibit great muscle expression, strong tops and deep chests. Daughters are moderate with good structure, level udders with small teats and are good mothers. An allaround herd sire for our program! LC LJC LANCER 806 Reference Sire # Feb-98 1A 100% BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 MPPA: BECKTON LANCER 9380 BECKTON COCA 9119 TJ LCC HEAVEN OR BUST1000B LJC HEAVENLY QUEEN BEE Gain NX % 5% 40% 26% 22% 10% 88% 98% 91% 65% 42% 4% 64% 16% 46% 38 Croissant RedAngus

41 MR LJC MERLIN T179 Reference Sire # Feb-07 1A 100% LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 MPPA: 98.8 LJC LANCER 806 LJC HANNAH 106 BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 BUF CRK REDPRIDE 6089 Gain % 50% 19% 28% 25% 23% 45% 92% 77% 89% 11% 67% 12% 30% 6% A sire from our program and the next generation Mission Statement genetics. He has proven his balance and exceptional EPDs in many programs and has been our anchor herd sire. He stamps his progeny with capacity and muscle and is frame neutral in our program. MR MC LJC MERLIN 937Z Reference Sire # Mar-12 1A 100% LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 MPPA: LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 TR NEBULA TT779 TR CARRIE TT735 Gain % 4% 1% 1% 58% 42% 20% 78% 41% 44% 2% 11% 46% 64% 17% His fi rst calf crop is represented in this sale. He is defi nitely calving ease and low birth weight. SEMEN AVAILABLE. Croissant RedAngus 39

42 RK LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 Reference Sire # Jan-12 1A 100% BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MPPA: BUF CRK LANCER R017 BUF CRK SHOSHONE R353 MESSMER PACKER S008 LOOSLI SIGNATURE 824 Gain % 4% 6% 8% 86% 74% 16% 63% 9% 31% 51% 4% 98% 79% 15% AF BROWN AFFIRMED W Reference Sire # Jan-09 1A 100% BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 Gain BROWN MS ABIGRACE L LJC LANCER BROWN MS L806 T7655 BROWN MS VACATION P MPPA: % 1% 40% 7% 51% 76% 69% 32% 10% 89% 33% 2% 16% 84% 59% An Affi rmed son with a LJC Lancer 806 dam. He is a top marbling sire that puts thickness and capacity in his calves. He tends to moderate frame. SEMEN AVAILABLE. AF 40 Croissant RedAngus

43 PI KCC PINNACLE Reference Sire # Feb-11 1A 100% HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC MPPA: BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 HXC ELLIE MAY MA638 LCC RIBEYE A133L 1KCC 630 Gain % 6% 12% 5% 56% 57% 16% 73% 95% 89% 38% 20% 61% 73% 41% JD JD CHOAT JED X13 Reference Sire # Mar-10 1A 100% MESSMER JED V510 CHOAT LARKABA 813 MPPA: BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 MESSMER GINNIE L BLAZIN RED CHOAT LARKABA S670 Gain % 80% 30% 27% 54% 51% 41% 49% 16% 47% 40% 98% 30% 57% 34% Croissant RedAngus 41

44 LG LJC LEGACY 467W Reference Sire # Mar-09 1A 100% BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 MPPA: LJC LANCER 806 LCC SEREOLA NA449 BASIN HOBO 79E LJC LM QUEEN 704 Gain High marbling with solid maternals and out of one of our top cows % 7% 19% 13% 56% 61% 52% 82% 64% 7% 14% 26% 93% 71% 96% LL MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 Reference Sire # Mar-11 1A 100% MUSHRUSH LOCK N LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 MPPA: BUF CRK LANCER R017 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE MM R213 BECKTON CODY T085 K2 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE WR R376 Gain % 11% 1% 8% 68% 54% 41% 51% 85% 44% 8% 12% 66% 65% 27% SK 1SLC SAKIC 217 Reference Sire # Mar-12 1A 100% RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S MISS MARIA 912 MPPA: RED SIX MILE AVIATOR 217P RED SIX MILE SIERA 257P LOOSLI 329 MISS MARIA INTENSE Gain % 29% 63% 65% 20% 34% 10% 77% 71% 2% 85% 53% 80% 33% 99% 42 Croissant RedAngus

45 FF 5L FOREVER FIRE W Reference Sire # Apr-09 1A 100% 5L TURNPIKE L FIREFLY MPPA: L DESTINATION L ROXIE L FOREVER GRAND L FIREFLY Gain % 35% 34% 49% 41% 35% 59% 63% 35% 17% 30% 34% 73% 37% 60% FT BAST FAT TONY 101 Reference Sire # Feb-11 1A 100% RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 MPPA: RED SVR GANGSTER 14S RED NORTHLINE RUBY 0305N LMAN KING ROB 8621 JKG DANIKA COY D410 Gain % 84% 23% 14% 97% 93% 7% 26% 88% 44% 75% 77% 22% 93% 31% RL T ROB LOW 037 Reference Sire # Mar-10 1A 100% LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 MPPA: LEACHMAN ROB LOW 1115G MISS LL GRANITE 724 BAST KING AND I MISS RAMBUS 820 Gain % 89% 81% 88% 61% 55% 6% 74% 79% 57% 94% 84% 70% 43% 85% Croissant RedAngus 43

46 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: The bulls were developed on the ranch. After weaning the bulls are grazed out on pasture for a month and then fed a high quality roughage ration with a vitamin-mineral supplement to gain 3.25 lb/day on average. The bulls are kept in a large dry pen, which gives plenty of exercise. We do not target 1,300 or 1,400 lb. yearling weights. The development program is designed for the bulls to make their own way on the range and hold up to the rigors of their fi rst breeding season. NO BULLS HAVE BEEN PRE-SOLD OR HELD BACK. If you are in the market for Red Angus Bulls, we provide an exceptional value for a high quality product. You are welcome to come and evaluate our cattle prior to the sale. This allows more time for us to assist you with your selections. If you can t make the sale, we can be reached at the numbers below and will be live on the internet at DVAuction.com. All bulls sold on the phone or internet come with a sight unseen guarantee. YOU ARE WELCOME ANYTIME! Your trust & confi dence in our cattle, our program, and us is appreciated and taken with the utmost sincerity. Larry & Jean Kevin & Sallie RANCH DIRECTIONS: We are located halfway between Sterling & Ft. Collins on Highway 14, then 5 miles north on Weld County Road 83. We have a sign pointing north at road 83 s intersection with Highway 14. X Croissant Red Angus Ranch Ft. Collins WCR 83 Sterling X x x x x Hwy 14 X Ault Briggsdale New Raymer CROISSANT RED ANGUS WCR Larry s cell BRIGGSDALE, CO Kevin s cell LCroissant@wigginstel.com Sallie s cell INTERNET VIEWING & BIDDING at DVAuction.com 44 Croissant RedAngus

47 OUR GOAL: Produce functional cattle for our short grass semi-arid environment and provide honest value and service to our customers. OUR PROGRAM: Our program is founded on balanced trait selection using proven sires. We put the emphasis on Carcass, Maintenance, and Reproductive traits including low birth weight and do not chase extreme growth. These traits add value through carcass quality, lower maintenance costs, increased longevity of the females, and reduced labor inputs with the added benefi t of the accompanying convenience traits. The growth traits do require extra inputs. We focus on fertile, easy handling females with mothering ability. The cattle presented here are out of cows that are bred to work within our limited resources, producing calves that excel at weaning, perform in the feedyard and add value on the rail. We hold our females to a no excuses production criteria. If they can t raise a calf every year in our environment they are culled from the herd. PROGENY EVALUATION: The Red Angus breed was founded on progeny testing, and we believe in using all the tools available to increase selection accuracy. Calves from our cow herd stay on our ranch and are evaluated to end product, be it seedstock or feeder cattle. Keeping contemporary groups of significant size is one of the most important aspects of performance testing. We manage our cows to keep large contemporary groups. We use this large group data to select our replacements and bull candidates. After weaning, the groups are split into seedstock and feeder groups. The seedstock groups are evaluated with yearling weights, growth measurements, and ultrasound. The feeders all get yearling weights taken and the real carcass data is identified back to both the sire and dam. All the bulls in the sale have had the RA80K, which produces the genomically enhanced EPDs. This improves the genetic predictability of the bulls and cow herd. Check our website for the videos: CroissantRedAngus.com Croissant RedAngus 45

48 HEALTH: The cow herd is vaccinated at Prebreeding time with PregGuard Gold FP 10. Precalving vaccinations are Vision 7, Clostridium Type A, Scour Bos 9, plus parasite control. The heifers have had their branding, preconditioning, and weaning shots of 5 way BRD, Pasteurella, 7 -way Somnus, and a parasite control. They have had their Bangs vaccination, StayBred VL5, plus a Prebreeding exam & PregGuard Gold 10 FP. They are ready to breed! Bulls are given the same calfhood vaccinations as the heifers, and recently a StayBred VL5. Dr. Shoemaker will Fertility Test all bulls and the results will be provided for each bull sold. THEY ARE GUARANTEED BREEDERS & DY TO WORK! CATALOG INFORMATION: All EPDs, including carcass, have been updated to refl ect the latest performance data including Ultrasound and 80K DNA GENOMIC PANELS. Percentile rankings are listed below the EPD table. The measurement data with their in-herd performance ratios are listed in a table just to the right of the pedigree. Scrotal measurements will be on a supplement sheet available sale day and posted on our website as soon as fertility testing is completed. We present all the data on all the bulls to make your selection easier and more complete! Sale day announcements will take precedence over the catalog information. Extended pedigrees can be seen on the Red Angus website (RedAngus.org). Enter the Reg. # in the table accessed by the Animal Search button. SELECTION: We do supply all the raw measurement data and in-herd performance ratios; but when making your selections, more reliance should be put on the EPDs. The EPDs have already factored in each animal s performance ratios, including the carcass ultrasound data, and 80K panels. To aid in your interpretation and application of the RAAA EPDs, the Red Angus Association has published Ranchers Guide to EPDs. You can get a brochure by calling the Association ( ). This is an excellent source of information and is worth requesting a copy. Of course we will help you interpret any of the information in this catalog. 46 Croissant RedAngus

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51 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tyler Knode Our auctioneer. Dr. Wade Shoemaker Semen testing bulls, health papers and general herd health program. Ideal Video Productions For excellent videos, web site postings and sale day broadcasting. Family & friends - Sale day brings neighbors & friends, kids & grand kids, mom, brothers & sisters, and nephews & nieces. Harold Bertz, RAAA Director of Business Development He will be here sale day to assist our customers and answer any and all questions regarding the Red Angus Association s commitment to the commercial beef industry. Greg Comstock He has come on as a program marketing consultant. We will be working with Greg on future projects to help enhance value in your seedstock investment. Tracey Koester of Cow Camp Promotions She does an outstanding job on the catalog and our advertising program throughout the year. Austin Fischer He came to work for us this past fall He comes to us from Chico State in California and has been a valuable asset to us. Take time to meet Austin. Last, but not least, our Great Loyal Customers! SALE DAY PHONE NUMBERS: (970) (970) (970) (970) (804) (816) (435) Finding the right ones!

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