MACKENZIE RED ANGUS. Herd Established 1962 WELCOME TO CANADA S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING RED ANGUS BULL SALE!

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1 MACKENZIE RED ANGUS Herd Established 1962 WELCOME TO CANADA S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING RED ANGUS BULL SALE! Welcome to our 36th Annual Red Angus bull sale! We welcome Don Heggie as our Guest Consignor again this year. We have a great selection of bulls for you to choose from - many bulls are sired by the breed s most popular A.I. sires as well as natural services. The demand for Angus genetics is sweeping the country and the future looks excellent. Most of the high selling calves in the fall sales were Angus tagged. Angus tags are the easiest way to be recognized for Angus branded beef programs. Red Angus must be tagged to qualify for these programs. We feel very strongly about this and are giving a $25.00 credit to each Red Angus bull sold through the sale to purchase the lime green ear tags that we feel will definitely increase the market value of your calves. Commercial Cattlemen - remember - a good bull purchased this spring will result in a great set of calves for you to sell in the fall of 2008! We look forward to meeting and visiting with you all on the 24th of March. Thank you for your interest in our program. The Mackenzies. MACKENZIE RED ANGUS MOUNTAIN VIEW, AB. Ted & Reva Mackenzie Phone: Ted & Reva memmac@telusplanet.net Ed & Diana Mackenzie Phone: Randy & Karen Mackenzie Phone: Randy - Cell Randy - Fax: Don, Linda & Jade Mackenzie - - -Phone: Jade - Cell Don redmac@swcmail.net Don - Fax: Don - Website Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie Ph: (Manning) Ken & Rebecca Mackenzie Ph: (Cardston) Ken - Fax: Rod & Ashley Mackenzie Phone: Kendyn & Kari Mackenzie Phone: Kendyn karimack@telus.net Catalogue by Coyote Lake Cattle Company - Ph: sid@coyotepub.com

2 ON OFFER: 78 Mackenzie 100% Red Angus Yearling Bulls 11 Simmental Yearling Bulls ALL BULLS ARE FULLY TESTED & GUARANTEED SIGHT UNSEEN PURCHASE PROGRAM We hope you can make it to the sale, but if you cannot, please feel free to use our Sight Unseen Purchase Program. Phone your selection criteria and price range to any of the sales staff or Mackenzies and we will try to fill your order. All bids will be kept in strictest confidence. The program is simple - if we can t meet your qualifications re criteria and/or price range, we won t buy a bull for you. All purchases from the Sight Unseen Purchase Program are satisfaction guaranteed. SALE DAY PHONES: OR (DON S CELL) (RANDY S CELL) (KEN S CELL) (JADE S CELL) (DON HEGGIE S CELL) SALE STAFF Auctioneer Brant Hurlburt - Fort Macleod Auction Market Fort Macleod, Alta. Phone: Ringmen Rod Macleod - Ph: Darren Shaw - Ph: Haul your own bulls home today and receive a $50.00/per bull discount - OR - We will take them back to the feedlot until April 30th. All bulls returning to the feedlot must be insured by the buyer. ACCOMMODATIONS IN FORT MACLEOD: Sunset Motel - (403) Red Coat Inn - (403) CHECK OUT THE CATALOGUE IN FULL COLOR ON THE INTERNET: 1

3 Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale - March 24,2007 AOD...Age of Dam PERFORMANCE LEGEND BW...Birth Weight 205D Day Adj. Wt. WI...Weaning Index FI...Feed Index YI...Yearling Index 2 S.T.W...Oct. 14/06 Start Test Wt. Feb. 3...Feb. 3, 2007 Wt. ADG...Ave. Daily Gain on Test 365D Day Adj. Wt. SC...Scrotal Circ. in cm. E.T....Embryo Transplant EXPLANATION OF EPD TERMS EPD = Expected Progeny Differences They are another tool used to select a bull and are predictions on how each bull rates against his own contemporary group and the rest of the breed. Total Red calves registered in 2006 was 24,096 Red Angus calves recorded; these are the averages to compare the bulls in this catalogue to: BW WW YW Milk Total Maternal BW: This value predicts the difference in avg. birth weight of a bull s calves compared to breed averages. WW: Indicates the ability of a sire s calves to grow from birth to weaning (expressed in pounds). YW: Growth from birth to yearling (expressed in pounds) Milk: A reflection of the milking ability of a bull s daughters. It compares the difference in gain between birth to weaning of a bull s daughter s calves compared to the calves from daughters of other sires evaluated. TM: Calculated by using 1/2 WW + Milk. Predicts weaning weight on a bull s daughter s calves. ACTUAL WEIGHTS Actual weights to be taken March 22, 2007, with scrotal measurements and sale order to be available in printed form on sale day. VIEWING The Mackenzie bulls are on test at Claresholm Beef Producers (Claresholm, Ab.) where they can be viewed until Wednesday, March 21st, when they will arrive at Fort Macleod Auction Market. We welcome everyone wishing to view the bulls. PLEASE JOIN US We invite you to be our guests before the sale for presale viewing and to join us for complimentary lunch at 12:00 NOON.

4 Mackenzie Red Angus Reference Sires A RED BIG SKY MAF STATEMENT 199 (Geis Poundmaker x New Trend 22D) CAA: # EPD s: BW: +2.2 WW: +28 YW: +66 Milk: +25 TM: +39 B RED BUF CRK HOBO 1961 (Buf Crk Hobo 1413 x Buf Crk Tomahawk 529) CAA: # EPD s: BW: -3.6 WW: +19 YW: +37 Milk: +15 TM: +25 C RED LSF COMBINATION A301M (Lchmn Top Brass 1049H X Glacier Logan 210) CAA: # EPD s: BW: +1.9 WW: +40 YW: +75 Milk: +9 TM: +29 D RED GEFB BEEFMAKER 2101 (Badlands Mr Beef xtkp Bodacious 693) CAA: # EPD s: BW: +1.8 WW: +47 YW: +72 Milk: +15 TM: semen available through Brylor Semen Sales

5 Mackenzie Red Angus Bull Sale - March 24, 2007 E RED LCHMN GRND CANYON 1244G (Buf Crk Chf x Robin Hood 1174B) CAA: # EPD s: BW: +2.8 WW: +44 YW: +80 Milk: +19 TM: +41 Sire of Red 2D Hood Canyon 12K F RED WINDY HILL LED 423P (YY Red Knight 640F x Welterweight 722) CAA: # EPD s: BW: +2.0 WW: +33 YW: +52 Milk: +13 TM: +30 semen available through Brylor Semen Sales G RED BJR AH BRANDED BEEF L107 (Badlands Mr Beef 805 X Robin Hood 1174B) CAA: # EPD s: BW: -0.8 WW: +35 YW: +77 Milk: +14 TM: +32 semen available through Brylor Semen Sales H RED BUF CRK ROMEO L081 (Beckton Julian GG 8571 x Buf crk Chf ) CAA: # EPD s: BW: -1.5 WW: +35 YW: +69 Milk: +25 TM: +43 4

6 Mackenzie Brothers Recognized!! 2006 ALBERTA ANGUS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES The Mackenzie Brothers - Don, Ted, Mark, Ken & Rodney (inset) - were inducted into the Alberta Angus Hall of Fame as BREED BUILDERS at the Alberta Angus Annual Meeting in December [condensed Article as published in Angus World - The Angus Angle - Feb./ by Rob Smith] "There are very few people we can honour in the Angus business for their dedication to the breed who are true pioneers; the Mackenzie Bros. are a notable exception. They broke trail and created a road that so many followers would later pave. They are trailblazers and entrepreneurs and now, Alberta Angus Assoc. Hall of Famers The Mackenzie Bros. As they went forth in the 1960's and took a gamble on a huge unknown--red Angus cattle... I ve talked to many longstanding and respected Angus cattlemen who recall this period. They say the Mackenzie s were watched very intently by all Angus breeders. They were watched because of skepticism, because of fear of the unknown, because of prejudice. But they were watched. Having heard and read about the growing anomaly in American Angus scene known as Red Angus, Rod Jr. and Don headed down to Becton Stock Farm s sale in They purchased two bred heifers, a cow/calf pair and a young bull - Beckton Larkebelang 130. This little herd constituted the birth of Red Angus in Canada. Having a relatively new breed to popularize, the Mackenzie "Reds" made their first appearance at shows in 1970, taking in every possible summer show in Alberta and Saskatchewan; to the PNE in Vancouver; and to the Toronto royal Winter Fair. A major risk would be taken, however, in 1972 when the Mackenzie s held the first production sale of Red Angus cattle in Canadian history. In talking to many people, it seems as though Rod was the brother who first became known to the general public and the Angus world at large. As he was tearing down the show road in those early years, he garnered an excellent reputation for sportsmanship and became extremely well liked. The family continue their dedication to Red Angus cattle, however, and are still making an impact today almost 45 years after that original purchase. Along the way, Mackenzie s have received many honours. In 1979 the Mackenzie Bros. were recognized by the American Red Angus Assoc. with the "Pioneer Breeder Award". They were the first recipients of this award after all seven of the ARA charter members had been recognized. In 2004, when the ARA celebrated its s 50th Anniversary, Mackenzie Bros. Was named one of the "50 most Influential Breeders"; they were the only Canadians to achieve inclusion on this list. Over the past 25 years, both Don and Mark s immediate family operations have been singled out by the Canadian Red Angus Promotional Soc. as the Purebred Breeder of the Year. Finally, the Canadian Angus Association name Mackenzie Bros. their Honourary President in 2004." 5

7 Canadian Angus Association EPD Explanation EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPDS) Statistics generated for individual cattle through national genetic evaluations. EPDs: allow breeders to estimate a young animal s breeding value as a parent allow a fair comparison of breeding value by removing environmental bias such as climate, feed and special management best tool available to compare animals between herd, countries and year of birth help breeders make informed decisions regarding breeding stock selection by evaluating numerous traits such as growth-related traits (BW, WW, YW, Milk), carcass (REA, FAT, %IMF, etc.) and reproductive efficiency (CE, MCE, SC) estimate the group performance of one parent compared to the group performance of another parent, assuming similar mates EPD s evaluate group averages and offspring s performance. They can not predict individual performance or weights. For example, if Bull A (weaning weigh EPD of +10) and Bull B (WW of +60) were randomly mated with ten similar cows, we would expect the group average weaning weight of Bull A s offspring to be 50 lbs. lighter than that of Bull B s (60-10 = 50). To evaluate seedstock, use EPDs, pedigree and visual assessment. With EPDs, the concept of intermediate optimums works best. Selection for one trait or for extremes generally results in unexpected consequences due to genetic correlations - for example, intense selection for high yearling weight will also increase birth weight. Successful cattle breeding requires a thoughtful and balanced approach to optimize fertility, growth and carcass merit while improving profitability and efficiency. 6

8 Thank You to Our 2005 Buyers! SINCERE THANKS to all of the bidders and to the following buyers at the 2006 Mackenzie Bros. Red Angus / Heggie Simmental Bull Sale! * AZ Farms * Bar X Ranch * Cook Ranch Ltd. * C.O.M. Ranching Ltd. Hank DeKok * Jack DeKok * Hall Cattle Company Ltd. * James & Elaine Heide * Ewelme Colony Thompson Colony * West Raley Colony * JJ Ranching * Cameron & Sharon Jensen Thomas Johnson * Faron & Patricia Jones * Lazy H Ranches * Tom Lee Jonathan & Sandra Lobdell * Fred Mack * Murray Mack * McIntyre Ranching Co. Ltd. * Mehew Farms & Ranching Ltd. * Brian Nauta North Fork Red Angus * Martin Peterson * Peterson Bros. Ranch Ken Reihs * Rod Ririe * Rocky View Ranch * Schieman Farms Ltd. * Skipworth Farms Ltd. Kieran Doetzel * Roger Thomson Linda Virostek * Trevor Virostek * Van Es Farms Ltd. * West Valley Ranch * Willow Creek Land & Cattle Co. * Will-Sel Red Angus Wilson Ranches Carmen Wright * Repeat Buyer We most sincerely appreciate your continued support and interest in our cattle. - Mackenzie Red Angus & Don Heggie Simmental 40

9 TERMS & CONDITIONS TERMS - The terms of the sale are cash or cheque payable at par at Fort Macleod, Alta. The right of property shall not pass until settlement is made. All settlements must be made with the clerks of the sale before any cattle will be released. BIDS - Every animal entering the sale ring will be sold to the highest bidder A floor price will apply to each animal consigned. DISPUTES - In case of disputes, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made, the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer s decision in such matters will be final. PURCHASER S RISK - Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Errors discovered in the catalogue will be corrected by announcements from the Auction Stand at sale time and such corrections will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalogue. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRY - A certificate of registry duly transferred will be furnished to the buyer for each animal after settlement is made. SHIPPING - Assistance will be given in making shipment after the sale, but no risk is assumed by the Fort Macleod Auction Market Ltd., or the seller. Expenses incurred are the responsibility of the purchaser. Purchasers are requested to furnish shipping instructions when making settlement. Any additional expenses are the responsibility of the buyer, including duty, brokerage fees, etc. BREEDER S GUARANTEE - Mackenzie Brothers have done everything possible to assure you, the buyer, that every bull in this sale will be a breeder. A certified veterinarian will have semen tested and physically evaluated every bull. In the unlikely event of a dispute, regular terms & conditions standard with the Canadian Angus Association shall apply. RETAINED INTERESTS - Mackenzies Red Angus reserves the right to collect Owners Use semen from any bull in this sale at our expense and the buyer s convenience. ACCIDENTS - Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, neither the sales manager, auctioneer nor any owner assumes any responsibility in this matter and disclaims any liability, legal or otherwise, in the event of accident or loss of property. LIABILITY - Fort Macleod Auction Market Ltd. are acting as agents only and assume no responsibility for representations made by the seller. Purchasers must look to the seller for fulfillment of all guarantees and representations made hereunder. Thank You to all of the Bidders & Buyers and anyone who supported our sale in any way. We appreciate your continued support and interest in our cattle. The Mackenzie & The Heggie Families