Annual Bull Sale Friday, February 9, 2018 Selling 135 Yearling Angus Bulls Buffalo Livestock Auction Buffalo, WY Lunch- 11:00 AM Sale- 1:00 PM (MST) Volume Discounts Free Wintering Free Delivery BVD Tested Semen Tested Ultrasounded Bulls developed with FERTILITY and LONGEVITY in mind!! Bid Live Online: For More Information Contact: Neal & Amanda Sorenson 307.736.2260 (h) 307.680.7359 (c) nasorenson@rangeweb.net Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don t Grow!! www.powderriverangus.com
Welcome Hello Friends and Neighbors, To The Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don t Grow!! Annual Bull Sale Welcome to our 24th Annual bull sale! We are as excited about this group of bulls as any in the past. From top to bottom we feel this set of bulls is as even as we have raised. As a seedstock producer we want to provide our customers with the quality of cattle that will improve their herds. Powder River Angus Bulls can keep you profitable through any economic conditions. When drought strikes we feel these cattle can weather it better than most and when conditions are good the cattle will flourish. Our first priority is fertility which is reflected in the bigger than average scrotal bulls. Large scrotal bulls produce more fertile daughters! Structure is the next priority, sound feet and legs are imperative in range operations or anywhere for that matter. Udder quality is something we ve worked on diligently. Check out the adjusted 205 day weights on these bulls and you will find them very respectable. This performance came off native pasture, out of moderately sized cows with minimal inputs. The biggest value in a Powder River Angus Bull are the females you will retain in your herd. Calving ease is very important in our region. We have a large selection of calving ease bulls. Many of these bulls can be mated with first calf heifers with confidence knowing they will calve easily and the calves will be vigorous with a lot of growth. A quiet disposition is something we require in our cattle. We have a zero tolerance for wild or mean cattle. They are culled without exception. We work our cattle many times through the year and any unfavorable behavior is documented and the animal is culled. It has been researched extensively that gentle cattle will perform at higher levels than nervous and wild cattle. Feet and Udders We have been foot and udder scoring our Dams for the last few years. Foot structure is becoming a real problem in the Angus breed. We have been caught in the bad feet scenario and have been diligently researching, mating and culling to achieve total soundness in our cattle. This will be a work in progress but one we take very serious. We feel our udder quality is superb. We do not have a cow with an unsightly udder. Rest assured the females you retain will have the same great udder quality. We have been developing the bulls on a dry pellet formalized by Hubbard Feeds to promote skeletal growth and muscle development without adding on additional fat. These bulls will look hard and fit and the cooler ration will keep better hoof structure. We feel this method of feeding will help with longevity of these bulls and keep them in your herd for longer periods of time. The bulls also receive free choice long stem grass hay. Ultrasound Carcass data has been collected on the bulls in the offering and will be available sale day. The last few years we retained the steer mates to our bull calves, feeding them at Chappell Feedlot in Nebraska and applying the information back into our cow herd. We have sold fat cattle on the grid and know these cattle feed, gain, and grade very well. Although our main concern is making functional females we recognize all cattle eventually end up in the food chain. Thank you for the interest in our program and we hope you will find a bull that will meet your needs. We stand behind our bulls a 100% and encourage you to view our offering. We hope to see you on Friday, February 9th in Buffalo at the sale!! Neal, Amanda, Cole and Chance Sorenson Auctioneer Mark McNamee... 307-760-9510 Sale Day Representatives Curt Cox, Wyoming Livestock Roundup... 307-630-4604 Kurt Kangas, Angus Journal... 406-366-4190 Devin Murnin, Western Livestock Journal... 406-696-1502 Bo Bevis, Western Ag Reporter... 406-390-3134 Dixon Scott, Tri-State Livestock News... 406-231-1459 Bill Pelton, Bill Pelton Livestock... 406-671-5100 Accommodations Hampton Inn, Buffalo... 307-684-8899 Comfort Inn, Buffalo... 307-684-9564 Terms and Conditions Cattle will sell under the Standard Terms and Conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association. Retained Interest The breeder will be retaining a one-third revenue sharing interest in every bull selling in the sale. Full possession and salvage value sells on all bulls. Supplemental Information A supplement data sheet will be available sale day with scrotal measurements, ultrasound data and other updates. Announcements from the auction block take precedence over catalog information. Food and Refreshments Lunch and refreshments will be available prior to the sale. Liability All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Powder River Angus and Buffalo Livestock Auction assumes no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents which may occur. Calving Ease Recommendation Each bull in the sale has been assigned a calving ease score. This is our best estimate based on a number of factors including pedigree, birth weight and our knowledge of the sire and dam. All buyers should take into account their own program when considering these recommendations. Please talk to us prior to the sale if you have questions about the scores. Trucking Delivery of all bulls is free of charge in Wyoming and adjoining states. Delivery of bulls will begin around April 1st. Wintering All bulls will be wintered free of charge until April 1, 2018 at Powder River Angus in Spotted Horse and delivery will take place from there. If you choose to leave your bulls past April 1st, feeding arrangements can be made at the buyers expense. Herd Health All bulls will be tested BVD PI Negative. All cattle sell with proper health papers for interstate shipment. A rigid herd health program is followed. All cattle have been calf hood vaccinated with 7-way Somnus at branding and at weaning along with IBR, BVD, BRSV, Pasturella and a Dectomax Pour On. Fertility The bulls will all be fertility tested by a licensed veterinarian prior to delivery. Powder River Angus Annual Bull Sale Friday, February 9, 2018 Lunch at 11:00 am Sale at 1:00 pm MST Buffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, Wyoming Sale Day Phones Sale Barn 307-684-0789 Neal s Cell 307-680-7359 Amanda s Cell 307-680-8266 First Breeding Season Guarantee Powder River Angus guarantees bulls sound and fertile at time of delivery. Bulls are expected to make it through their first breeding season (60 days from turn out). Death or injury to bull(s) needs to be verified by a licensed DVM. Powder River Angus will either give credit to the buyer or replace injured bull(s) at their discretion, if a comparable bull(s) is available. Absentee Bidding If you are unable to attend but would still like to participate in the sale we have several different options. You can contact the breeder, auctioneer or representatives prior to the sale to discuss your needs. You may also bid live on the internet using Cattle USA or join a conference call hosted by Bill Pelton Livestock. Instructions for these two options are bellow. Volume Discount 5 Bulls Purchased = 5% Discount 6 Bulls Purchased = 6% Discount 7 Bulls Purchased = 7% Discount 8 Bulls Purchased = 8% Discount 9 Bulls Purchased = 9% Discount 10+ Bulls Purchased= 10% Discount
Reference Sires HF Tiger 5T CED: +13 BW: +0.3 WW: +57 YW: +111 Milk: +31 SC: +.77 CEM: +6 $W: +58.82 $F: +73.99 $G: +9.47 $B: +102.21 Sandy Bar Advantage 43M HF Kodiak 5R Wilbar Ruby 955N TC Freedom 104 HF Echo 84R HFDF Echo 6N Calving Ease Adds Growth Adds Muscle Incredible Eye Appeal Reference Sires CED: +10 BW: +0.6 WW: +57 YW: +109 Milk: +26 SC: +1.41 CEM: +12 $W: +56.26 $F: +56.42 $G: +11.89 $B: +65.92 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Malsons Savannah 102W Malsons Savannah 51N KR Millionaire Large Scrotal Calving Ease Added Length CED: +12 BW: -2.1 WW: +51 YW: +97 Milk: +29 SC: +1.25 CEM: +16 $W: +60.52 $F: +70.01 $G: +29.11 $B: +115.12 Sitz Upward 307R Koupals B&B Identity B&B Erica 605 S A V Final Answer 0035 MCATL Forever Lady 1429-138 ALC Forever Lady R02S Musgrave Aviator Calving Ease Moderate Framed Superior Thickness Large Scrotal 249 Windy 449 J V CED: +11 BW: +0.4 WW: +64 YW: +101 Milk: +19 SC: +1.28 CEM: +10 $W: +64.86 $F: +59.41 $G: +21.12 $B: +132.61 Crook Mt Really Windy 141 Superior Performance PRA 141 249 PRA Frontrunner 888 0111 Female Maker Sitz Upward 307R Large Scrotal Primrose 05 J V Primrose 235 J V K Bar D Joe Canada 18Y CED: +2 BW: +1.4 WW: +55 YW: +98 Milk: +23 SC: +.09 CEM: +2 $W: +51.21 $F: +61.99 $G: +35.86 $B: +127.05 HF Kodiak 5R Soo Line Alternative 9127W TLA Rosebud 4R S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Malsons Savannah 102W Malsons Savannah 51N Structural Correctness Heavy Muscled Added Eye Appeal Soo Line Motive 9016 CED: +8 BW: +0.4 WW: +47 YW: +84 Milk: +22 SC: -.14 CEM: -1 $W: +45.81 $F: +38.87 $G: +21.14 $B: +86.27 Sandy Bar Advantage 43M HF Kodiak 5R Wilbar Ruby 955N RR 7407 Rainmaker 2154 TLA Beauty 5R Terrlene Beauty 35F Calving Ease Moderate Framed Adds Muscle Incredible Eye Appeal Styles Cash R400 CED: -5 BW: +3.9 WW: +64 YW: +119 Milk: +18 SC: +.89 CEM: +3 $W: +48.31 $F: +90.60 $G: +41.04 $B: +159.77 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 Bon View New Design 1407 Plainview Lassie 71B Plainview Lassie 92X Disposition Improver Added Performance Carcass Quality Very Well Balanced S Titlest 1145 CED: +13 BW: -2.1 WW: +55 YW: +99 Milk: +25 SC: +.82 CEM: +9 $W: +58.62 $F: +69.72 $G: +20.87 $B: +125.71 Reich Lead On 424 RA Lincoln W144 RA Brandy P11 Vermilion Dateline 7078 S Cora 572 H L Lady Dividend 422 Calving Ease Outcross Pedigree Well Balanced EPDs 2 3
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Lot 16 Lot 13 Lot 14 Congratulations Madalyn!! Madalyn Rohr with her Champion NILE Merit Heifer from PRA. Red Neck Swimming Pool! 8 9
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Lot 56 Lot 60 We always enjoy when friends stop by to look at the cattle or just to visit! 18 19
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Lot 106 Way To Go Champ!! Chance won the District Championship in wrestling this year. Lot 104 Lot 105 Cole is our Sharp Dressed Man, participating in DECA! 28 29
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Thank You To Our Customers And Friends For Your Continued Support!!! We were honored to have the Angus Journal write a feature on our operation this year!! 34 35
Notes Thank You To Our Sponsors!! 2516 COFFEEN AVE. Sheridan, WY 82801 800-584-9115 1738 1/2 King Ave. Billings, MT 59102 800-756-4048 WWW.PERRYSTRAILERS.COM For Every Hauling Need: Featherlite Trailers Cole Cook 307.299.3739 307.299.3749 cole.cook@hotmail.com 36
Neal & Amanda Sorenson 7241 Hwy. 14-16 Arvada, WY 82831 307.736.2260 (h) 307.680.7359 (c) nasorenson@rangeweb.net Dated Material Please Do Not Delay Featuring Sons Of: 18 Sons Sell 26 Sons Sell 23 Sons Sell K Bar D Joe Canada 18Y DOB: 2/10/11 #17011364 Alternative x 004 CED: +2 BW: +1.4 WW: +55 YW: +98 M: +23 Musgrave Aviator DOB: 1/30/12 #17264774 Identity x Final Answer CED: +12 BW: -2.1 WW: +51 YW: +97 M: +29 HF Tiger 5T DOB: 1/1/07 #16526314 Kodiak x Freedom CED: +13 BW: +0.3 WW: +57 YW: +111 M: +31 View Videos of the Entire Offering Online at: www.powderriverangus.com