Saturday March 25, 2017 at 5:30 pm CST DFS Genetics Sale Site - McGregor, Iowa

Saturday March 25, 2017 at 5:30 pm CST DFS Genetics Sale Site - McGregor, Iowa

We would like to welcome you back for the Second Annual Cutting Edge Genetics Bull Sale. We truly feel that this set of bulls represents the type and kind we are striving to produce. The group assembled are all big footed, great structured, and are sure to bring added pounds to your weaning pen. Reports are just starting to come in from our customers in last years sale and we are proud to hear that the bulls from last year s sale held their weight through breeding season and are producing an excellent set of calves in their first calf crop. The bulls being offered in this sale have not been pushed for the sale, we simply grow them out to provide our customer a bull who will not fall apart when put out on a set of cows. We have also made a point to cull these bulls hard, culling the lower gaining bulls as well as any bull with structural issues or attitude problems. As breeders we believe it is our duty to provide bulls with the correct set of traits to help improve our customers cow base. As you read through this catalog you will see that these bulls are off the charts in terms of EPD data, and when you get a chance to see these bulls in person we are certain you will see that the numbers line up with the phenotype presented. For this year s offering we will provide a great group of 2 year old bulls who are all trich tested free, an excellent set of yearling bulls, a group of commercial cows including cow/calf pairs, as well as a few select embryo lots. We appreciate you taking the time to review our offering and encourage you to contact us for a sneak peek of this set of bulls. We look forward to earning your business and working with each of you moving forward. Don t forget we stand behind these bulls 100%, and if you have any issues with a bull purchased through this sale please give us a call so an adjustment can be made. Nick Echard & Michael Denning Welcome to the offering... Echard Farms Nick & Amy Echard Family 20735 165th St., Farmersburg IA 52047 Nick 608-306-1773 - Amy 608-575-9197 www.echardfarms.com Denning Farms Simmentals Robyn & Michael Denning Families 15502 Imperial Ave, McGregor IA 52157 Michael 563-880-3289 www.dfsgenetics.com Gunn Simmentals Michael & Debra Gunn Michael 713-252-4367 www.gunnsimmentals.com Ford Cattle Company Dustin Ford Family Dustin 317-225-9976 Till-Hill Cattle Nick & Brittany Tilleraas Nick 563-380-0573 Steinbronn Farms Kurt & Amy Steinbronn Kurt 319-350-8195 Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 1

Sale Weekend Schedule Friday March 24 th 9:00 am Cattle on Display at Sale Site Saturday March 25 th 9:00 am Cattle on Display 4:30 pm Complimentary Dinner 5:30 pm Sale Begins Terms & Conditions Sale Day Contacts Nick Echard, Sale Host 608-306-1773 Michael Denning, Sale Host 563-880-3289 Dustin Carter, Auctioneer 712-898-9972 Bob Dwyer, Consultant 309-337-1404 Nick Dwyer, Consultant 309-337-6404 Tom Rooney, Midwest Marketer 515-491-6025 Sale Location: DFS Genetics Sale Facility 27656 US Hwy 18, McGregor IA 52157 The DFS Genetics Facility is located on the south side of US Highway 18 between Marquette & Monona, IA. It is approximately 5 miles from the Wisconsin/Iowa border at Prairie Du Chien. Area Hotel Accomodations Country Inn & Suites - 608-326-5700 1801 Cabela s Lane, Prairie Du Chien, WI American Lodge & Suites - 608-326-7878 130 S Main St., Prairie Du Chien, WI Terms & Conditions All cattle sold sell per the terms and conditions of the American Simmental Association. Terms of sale are cash or good check. Announcements made from the auction block or on the supplement sheet will take precedence over materials printed in this sale book. Anyone attending this sale does so at his or her own risk. Neither the sale host, consignors, or sale staff will be held responsible for any personal injury or loss that results from attending this sale. Saturday March 25, 2017 at 5:30 pm DFS Genetics 27656 US Hwy 18, McGregor, IA 52157 Herd Health All cattle sold will carry health papers for shipment to any where in the continental US. All bred females sold will be pregnancy examined prior to the sale and that information will be included in the supplement sheet. Registrations All cattle sold as registered are registered and transfers will be made shortly after sale weekend. Please let the clerks know how you would like your purchases transferred at settlement time. Bull Care The Cutting Edge Group offer to house and feed all bulls sold for no additional cost until April 30, 2017. After this time a $4/day/head feed bill will be assessed. We do ask that you insure your bulls during the time between sale day and your pick up, as the bulls are the buyers responsibility as soon as sold. A $50 discount/head will be given for bulls loaded out sale weekend. All aged bulls will be trich tested, and all bulls will be semen tested prior to sale day. Bull Buying Discounts The Cutting Edge group will give a $100/bull discount to anyone who purchases a minimum of 3 bulls. This discount does not apply to the female portion of the sale. EPD s All EPD s listed within this catalog are based off the spring of 2017 proof from the Simmental Association. These numbers may change prior to sale day. March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 2

Irish Acres Burn Em Up Proven Value Producing Sire Calves easy & produces keeper heifers and high performing bulls 1 Irish Acres Burn Em Up 1/5/13 - PB SM - ASA #: 2748107 Nichols Legacy G151 Hooks Shear Force 38K C&D Tracy SVF Steel Force S701 RHFS Burnie Y39H Lazy H Burn Baby Burn R34 13.0 66.6 135.1 2.1 97.1 71.3 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.19 9.0 23.1 56.4 14.6 11.9 30.9-0.4 1 FBF1 Combustible - Full sib to dam of 1 Offering 100% interest and salvage value. Retaining 2/3 Semen Interest in this Cattle Visions AI Sire. It will be pretty tough to part with Burn Em Up sale day as his presence has been a huge influence in our programs over the years. We have retained so many daughters by this great sire that we no longer have the need to run him in our own programs any longer. This Shear Force son is out of a full sibling to FBF1 Combustible and has produced many of our sale features over the years including multiple bulls who highlight this very offering. Opportunities to own a proven value producing bull come all to rarely, now is your chance to latch onto a proven producer of value based genetics. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals & Echard Farms Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 3

2 DFS1 Burn Notice C135 3/26/15-3/4 SM - ASA #: 3230668 Hooks Shear Force 38K Irish Acres Burn Em Up RHSF Burnie Y39H R Plus Reload 2006Z DFS1 A416 115 10.0 65.8 126.8 2.2 93.6 69.6 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.17 9.1 20.6 53.5-8.6 28.6-0.3 Weighed 1695 on 2/23/17. ADG 4.3 since 10/8/16. A big hipped, sound moving Burn Em Up son who perfectly displays the look and fleshing ability his sire is noted for. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals DFS1 Burning It Up C138 3/27/15-3/4 SM - ASA #: 3230669 3Hooks Shear Force 38K Irish Acres Burn Em Up RHSF Burnie Y39H R Plus Reload 2006Z DFS1 A412 100 9.9 2.3 66.0 93.9 126.5 69.6 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.17 9.1 20.6 53.6-8.6 28.9-0.3 2 Year Old Bulls Weighed 1580 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.3 since 10/8/16. A long necked, great footed Burn Em Up son who is balanced on paper and in his phenotype. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 4 DFS1 Watch Me Burn C159 4/20/15 - PB SM - ASA #: 3230676 Hooks Shear Force 38K Irish Acres Burn Em Up 11.2 3.4 RHSF Burnie Y39H PRL Tobasco 201T 67.9 97.5 Miss R Plus 1061Y Miss R Plus 8016U 118.6 65.7 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.18 11.0 19.7 53.6 12.8 11.0 32.7-0.3 Weighed 1580 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.6 since 10/8/16. A rugged built beef bull. This Burn Em Up bull is deep sided, big topped, and long spined. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 2 3 4 March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 4

5 DFS1 Hammer C144 4/3/15 - PB SM - ASA #: 3230673 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Mr TR Hammer 308A ET SVF/HS Expecting A Dream R Plus King of the Yukon STN Alex STN Miss Sugarland 7.6 120.6 2.2 77.3 79.4 118.2 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.24 8.8 17.6 57.3 8.3 11.4 43.0-0.3 Weighed 1780 on 2/23/17. ADG 4.4 since 10/8/16. One of our favorite aged bulls. This star headed Hammer son goes back to our Alex donor. Big footed, sound structured, and packed full of muscle. Put a pair of these 2 year old full siblings together and add consistency to your next calf crop! Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals & Steinbronn 6 DFS1 Hammer C140 4/1/15 - PB SM - ASA #: 3230671 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Mr TR Hammer 308A ET 7.6 2.2 SVF/HS Expecting A Dream R Plus King of the Yukon 79.4 118.2 STN Alex STN Miss Sugarland 120.6 77.3 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.24 8.8 17.6 57.3 8.3 11.4 43.0-0.3 Weighed 1740 on 2/23/17. ADG 4.4 since 10/8/16. A long bodied PB Hammer son who brings moderate birth weight and tremendous growth numbers. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals & Steinbronn 7 DFS1 Hammer C161 4/15/15 - PB SM - ASA #: 3230675 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Mr TR Hammer 308A ET 7.6 2.2 SVF/HS Expecting A Dream R Plus King of the Yukon 79.4 118.2 STN Alex STN Miss Sugarland 120.6 77.3 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.24 8.8 17.6 57.3 8.3 11.4 43.0-0.3 Weighed 1700 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.8 since 10/8/16. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals & Steinbronn 2 Year Old Bulls Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 5 5 6 Mr TR Hammer 308A ET

2 Year Old Bulls Gunn TG High Caliber 516C 3/20/15 - PB SM - ASA #: 3049709 8Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 MCM Top Grade 018X MCM 513R G&L Blackfoot 716D SAS Lynette BDV B530 4.6 2.1 61.4 89.2 116.3 69.9 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.17 9.1 31.1 61.8 8.8 8.6 26.0-0.3 Weighed 1780 on 2/23/17. ADG 4.6 since 10/8/16. A big scrotal, long bodied bull who is sound on the move and an outcross option for Dream On females. Consigned by, Gunn Simmentals 9 Dreaming Big C158 4/14/15 - PB SM - ASA #: 3230678 CNS Dream On L186 WS Pilgrim H182U WS Marla 276M CNS Dream On L186 SVF/HS Expecting A Dream SVF/NJC Expectation 206 9.6 61.4 136.6 1.9 85.3 72.4 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.15 12.6 21.8 52.5 12.9 11.3 23.1-0.2 Weighed 1710 on 2/23/17. ADG 4.1 since 10/8/16. A Pilgrim by our infamous donor Expecting a Dream. This bull has it all, great footed, long bodied, and backed by a consistent cow family. Consigned by, Denning, Steinbronn, & Arthur 10 Gunn Hammer 1GC90 12/14/15 - PB SM - ASA #: Pending Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Mr TR Hammer 308A ET 3.3 4.1 SVF/HS Expecting a Dream SAS/ASF All Star 82.9 116.8 SAS Connie R966 SAS Connie J966 106.8 73.4 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.22 8.6 24.5 65.9 8.9 11.0 44.5-0.2 Weighed 1290 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.6 since 10/8/16. Here is a big time growth bull. This Hammer son goes back to an outstanding donor female for Denning s. Consigned by, Gunn Simmentals 8 9 10 March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 6

Purebred Yearling Bulls Ford s GFC Drive On 52D 11 1/20/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3124970 HSF Better Than Ever GLS New Direction X184 GLS N6 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Ford s GFC Uplook 6B GFC 3X Cow 6.0 59.3 109.1 0.9 90.4 67.4 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.19 4.2 16.9 46.5 5.5 11.4 25.3-0.4 68#. Weighed 1220 on 2/23/17. ADG 2.8. Moderate birth weight bull with tremendous growth, one of the more eye-appealing bulls in the group. Consigned by, Ford Cattle Company 12 DFS1 Doing Work D318 3/2/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3230471 Drake Poker Face 2X R Plus 4213B 7.0 2.7 Jonesys Ms Powerline 73 SAS T101 Sweet Meat 63.7 90.8 STN Miss Molly SAS Sally Lou T003 111.6 64.1 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.17 9.5 22.9 54.7 11.6 11.2 27.8-0.3 Weighed 1135 on 2/23/17. ADG 2.6 since 10/8/16. Outcross baldy bull who really brings the meat and muscle to the table. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 13 Gunn Northstar 601D 1/9/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3171999 PPSR Nophalt 20H SAS/ASF All Star SAS ASF Lynette K531 Hooks Shear Force 38K Colle Zuis Colle Miss 10.7 62.7 127.3 1.3 82.9 69.3 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.13 8.6 25.9 57.3 12.5 11.0 20.6-0.2 Weighed 1250 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.8 since 10/8/16. A lower birth weight baldy bull who has the frame and power to wean off a powerful calf crop. Consigned by, Gunn Simmentals 11 12 13 Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 7

14 STN Hammer D166 2/7/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3229723 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Mr TR Hammer 308A ET SVF/HS Expecting a Dream WS Pilgrim H182U BIZ Pridette 970B Werning Prima Donna 7.7 127.7 1.9 76.9 75.2 105.6 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.19 8.9 16.9 54.5 10.5 11.5 34.9-0.3 Purebred Yearling Bulls Weighed 1165 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.2 since 10/8/16. Show ring style, blended with real world performance. This Hammer son puts it all together. Not to mention he is a baldy to sweeten the deal. Consigned by, Steinbronn Farms 15 STN Hammer D165 2/1/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3229722 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Mr TR Hammer 308A ET 7.7 1.9 SVF/HS Expecting a Dream WS Pilgrim H182U 75.2 105.6 BIZ Pridette 970B Werning Prima Donna 127.7 76.9 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.19 8.9 16.9 54.5 10.5 11.5 34.9-0.3 Weighed 1295 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.0 since 10/8/16. A growthy full sibling to D166,who goes back to a stellar Pilgrim daughter. Consigned by, Steinbronn Farms 16 EKRD Desmond D624 3/15/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3227987 Hooks Shear Force 38K Irish Acres Burn Em Up RHSF Burnie Y39H PHR Black Jack PHR Fancy Face PHR Jessica 12.2 59.9 121.5 1.0 83.6 66.0 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.15 10.3 22.7 52.7 11.3 10.6 20.9-0.4 Weighed 1005 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.3 since 10/8/16. A low birth weight bull who blends eye-appeal and performance. This baldy purebred is smooth shouldered, and powerful hipped. Consigned by, Echard Farms 14 16 March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 8

Purebred Yearling Bulls EKRD/Gunn Dexter D606 17 2/11/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3227985 Long s Shear Pleasure TLLC One Eyed Jack Long s Miss Sweet Treat SS Goldmine L42 BRS Paper Doll P69 BRS Minne M69 6.3 54.1 108.8 2.1 75.1 62.7 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.13 5.2 18.8 45.8 7.8 11.4 17.7-0.4 Weighed 1175 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.8 since 10/8/16. True beef bull! Long bodied, thick topped, and sound footed. Consigned by, Echard Farms & Gunn Simmentals 18 DFS1 Royal Flush D342 3/17/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3230470 3.4 3.5 65.0 86.6 104.0 65.1 Long s Shear Pleasure TLLC One Eyed Jack Long s Miss Sweet Treat SAS/ASF All Star SAS Connie R966 SAS Connie J966 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.13 5.9 23.8 56.3 8.7 11.9 26.1-0.2 Weighed 1035 on 2/23/17 for a 3.1 ADG since 10/8/16 One Eyed Jack progeny are noted for great dispositions, moderate birth weights, and a great look. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 19 STN Shear Power D641 2/21/16 - PB SM - ASA #: Pending Hooks Shear Force 38K GNB Shear Power 81X OMF Becky U81 K-Ler Make It Rain DFS1 Acid Rain SAS Connie Y966 8.4 58.7 125.4 1.7 82.7 66.4 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.15 8.7 26.4 55.8 13.9 10.7 21.5-0.3 Weighed 1050 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.0 since 10/8/16. A long bodied, high performing bull who has the structure and fleshing ability to withstand the test of time. Consigned by, Steinbronn Farms 17 18 19 Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 9

20 Brant Diesel D546B 1/18/16 - PB SM - ASA #: 3078015 WS Beef King W107 WS Prime Beef Z8 HSF Miss Sky 87U Top Fuel U250 HR Brant Blended Fuel B546R Brant R5046 11.1 76.2 124.1 3.3 114.9 72.8 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.24 11.3 16.9 55.0 11.3 4.5 42.9-0.3 Weighed 1245 on 2/23/17 for a 3.1 ADG since 10/8/16 One of the power bulls of the group. Ranks in the top 10% of the breed for &. Here is a bull who blends style and real world performance. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 21 EKRD/DDP Steel Shot DP4 2/24/16 - PB SM - ASA #: Pending SVF Steel Force S701 Long s Steel Shot 10.3 1.6 Longs Miss Sweets Hooks Shear Force 38K 54.1 77.8 Sweeney Cow U807 Sweeney Cow M212 120.5 64.4 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.15 9.6 22.1 49.1 10.4 8.4 18.7-0.4 Weighed 998 on 2/23/17. ADG 4.5 since 10/8/16. A low birth weight red bull who has really exploded since starting the feed test. Imagine how well he would work on a set of commercial Red Angus cows! Consigned by, Provost Farms 22 DFS1 Load Limit D319 3/4/16-3/4 SM - ASA #: 3230474 R Plus Hard Rock 145X R Plus Reload 2006Z IPU Red Baroness T1 TNT Top Gun R244 HL Ms Top Gun A903 Red Cinder Beula 231T 7.8 64.4 98.9 2.2 94.5 58.1 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.19 7.1 15.4 47.6 9.9 7.2 29.3-0.2 Red Yearling Bulls Weighed 1050 on 2/23/17 for a 3.4 ADG since 10/8/16 A cherry red bull who puts it all together. Maternal in his pedigree yet as powerful as any terminal sire. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 20 21 22 March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 10

Percentage Yearling Bulls 23 Kler Sweetness GS/Peine Undeniable 600D 23 1/9/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3171998 Connealy Consensus 7229 Connealy Black Granite Eura Elga of Conanga 9109 SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X Gunn 609S GS Sweetness Kler Sweetness 13.0 66.7 144.1-0.5 98.7 76.8 24 24 Brant Durango D345B 1/4/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3078007 SAF Focus of ER Mytty In Focus Mytty Countess 906 ELM-Mound Upgrade Z4 Brant Badonka B345X Brant X3405 11.1 134.9 1.8 79.1 75.6 119.8 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.20 10.1 19.9 53.3 8.1 11.5 27.7-0.2 0.28 9.4 24.4 62.2 8.6 14.0 43.9-0.1 Weighed 1385 on 2/23/17. ADG 4.3 since 10/8/16. Weighed 1220 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.3 since 10/8/16. A tremendous bull who checks all the boxes. Phenotypically he is huge footed, sound made, big topped, and weaning pen. Great structure and added eye-appeal. Low birth weight bull who brings added pounds to the extended fronted. On paper he is off the charts in terms Consigned by, Echard Farms & Gunn Simmentals of his spread from low birth to high &. Then you study his pedigree and see he is backed by Sweetness who has grossed well over $150K in progeny sales to date. Outstanding bull who will pay big dividends every calf crop! Consigned by, Gunn Simmentals Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 11

25 STN Lookout D167 3/12/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3229724 OCC Legend 616L BC Lookout 7024 Gibbet Hill Mignonne E37 SAS T101 Sweet Meat STN/SAS Lady Belle SAS T221 Sweets Dream 7.8 55.1 111.9 2.6 80.3 63.6 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.16 6.7 21.4 48.9 10.8 11.1 21.7-0.3 Percentage Yearling Bulls Weighed 1060 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.6 since 10/8/16. It is no secret that Lookout sires some standout halfblood Simmy s and D167 is no exception. Tons of power, thickness, and added style. Consigned by, Steinbronn Farms 26 Ford s Mr Pride 58D 1/28/16-3/4 SM - ASA #: 3152318 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 JF American Pride 0987X 11.5 2.4 WLE Cruisin Susan T26 DJA Tank X142 71.5 112.1 114A Wagner Eldorene 227U 125.2 71.7 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.25 12.4 18.3 54.1 9.9 8.4 40.3-0.3 93#. Weighed 1330 on 2/23/17. ADG of 3.3. Big scrotal bull with added length and a ton of muscle. Explosive growth numbers compliment his phenotype. Consigned by, Ford Cattle Company 27 Ford s Mr Pride 57D 1/28/16-3/4 SM - ASA #: 3152317 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 JF American Pride 0987X 8.5 2.9 WLE Cruisin Susan T26 DJA Tank X142 60.4 98.7 126A Wagner Eldorene 301U 115.0 64.1 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.24 11.0 21.5 51.7 9.7 7.7 33.5-0.3 94#. Weighed 1345 on 2/23/17. ADG of 3.3. Outcross pedigree, huge top shape, and tremendous growth. One of the top gaining bulls in the test. Consigned by, Ford Cattle Company 25 26 27 March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 12

Percentage Yearling Bulls EKRD/Gunn United D626 28 2/18/16-3/4 SM - ASA #: Pending TNT Tuition U238 W/C United 956Y Miss Werning 956W Circle S Leachman 600U HL Ms 600U A436 Miss Arnold K2232 7.5 78.1 115.7 2.3 123.3 72.0 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.29 7.8 13.6 52.7 9.1 10.1 46.5-0.2 Weighed 1120 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.7 since 10/8/16. A maternal pedigree with big time growth numbers to back it up. This long sided, big bellied bull has the look to produce a stellar set of replacement females. Consigned by, Echard Farms & Gunn Simmentals 29 EKRD Dusty D608 2/18/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3227980 TNT Tuition U238 W/C United 956Y Miss Werning 956W K-Ler Make It Rain K-Ler Tristana 617 7.0 70.0 111.0 0.4 114.0 70.7 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.28 3.6 17.2 52.2 5.8 9.8 38.7-0.2 Weighed 1250 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.7 since 10/8/16. A true performance bull who ranks in the top 15% of the breed for, and backs up his data with a real world performance look. Consigned by, Echard Farms 30 EKRD/Gunn Darius D629 3/15/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3227988 TNT Tuition U238 W/C United 956Y Miss Werning 956W Heads Up 20X ET Gloria 413B GTWY Gloria 108Y 9.6 81.8 124.0 0.9 135.3 81.7 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.33 4.2 14.4 55.3 4.1 10.9 51.9-0.1 Weighed 940 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.0 since 10/8/16. This United son is great necked, sure footed, and has that eye-catching style we are all looking for. Consigned by, Echard Farms & Gunn Simmentals 28 29 30 Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 13

31 EKRD Diesel D605 2/16/16-5/8 SM - ASA #: 3227984 TNT Tuition U238 W/C United 956Y Miss Werning 956W K-Ler Make It Rain EKRD 314A Sleepy Eye 7.5 71.0 112.6 0.2 115.6 73.3 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.28 5.4 18.2 53.7 5.8 8.6 39.3-0.2 Percentage Yearling Bulls Weighed 1155 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.7 since 10/8/16. A great patterned United son who is level hipped, smooth structured, and has a long neck. He is sure to make some excellent replacement females. Consigned by, Echard Farms 32 LL-HILL Husker Magnum 3/23/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3166547 TJ Easy Money 101W TJ Cornhusker 226A 13.0 0.6 TJ 59X Connealy Right Answer 76.4 113.7 LL-HILL Right Maisy LL-HILL JS Marigold 135.8 78.6 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.23 9.8 25.0 63.2 10.2 12.1 38.0-0.1 Weighed 1115 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.3 since 10/8/16. This bull ranks in the top 30% for 12 EPD s including calving ease, growth and & index s. His dam has weaned off her first two calves at over 58% of her body weight. If efficiency is needed in your herd take a look. Consigned by, Till Hill Cattle Company 31 32 Sale Weekend Schedule Friday March 24th 9:00 am Cattle on Display at Sale Site Saturday March 25th 9:00 am Cattle on Display 4:30 pm Complimentary Dinner 5:30 pm Sale Begins Sale Day Contacts Nick Echard, Sale Host 608-306-1773 Michael Denning, Sale Host 563-880-3289 Dustin Carter, Auctioneer 712-898-9972 Bob Dwyer, Consultant 309-337-1404 Nick Dwyer, Consultant 309-337-6404 Tom Rooney, Midwest Marketer 515-491-6025 March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 14

33 STN Yukon D163 4/8/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3229726 R Plus King of the Yukon Z933 10.8 0.8 SAS Licorice W933 BC Lookout 7024 PS Barbara 945 111 BC PS Barbara 902 945 60.5 119.8 90.6 67.1 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.19 5.4 15.0 45.2 9.1 11.6 25.1-0.2 Weighed 1110 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.7 since 10/8/16. A low birth weight bull with added power and style. This bull goes back to a tremendous BC Lookout cow who is a mainstay on our farm. Consigned by, Steinbronn Farms 34 STN Yukon D161 3/11/16-3/4 SM - ASA #: 3229727 R Plus King of Yukon Z933 6.3 1.0 SAS Licorice W933 Mr HOC Broker 55.7 81.2 STN Miss Absolute Return 111 93.1 55.7 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.16 4.3 14.4 42.3 6.8 10.2 19.8-0.3 Weighed 1025 on 2/23/17 for a 3.2 ADG since 10/8/16 Powerful bull who goes back to a tremendous Broker daughter. Performance & Style! Consigned by, Steinbronn Farms 35 STN Yukon D164 3/18/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3229725 R Plus King of the Yukon Z933 9.1 0.3 SAS Licorice W933 Unregistered Sire 62.4 91.3 A310 Unregistered Dam 109.4 65.1 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.18 4.2 16.1 47.3 - - 24.5-0.2 Percentage Yearling Bulls Weighed 1185 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.7 since 10/8/16. A Yukon grandson who really brings the pounds to the table. This bull is easy fleshing, long sided, and powerful. Consigned by, Steinbronn Farms Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 15 33 34 We stand behind our bulls 100% and look forward to the opportunity to not only earn your business but to keep your business. If you have any questions regarding this year s offering do not hesitate to contact any of the consignors or consultants on this year s sale!

36 Living The Dream D334 3/20/16-1/2 SM - ASA #: 3230473 SAV Brilliance 8077 PVF Insight 0129 PVF Missie 790 CNS Dream On L186 SVF/HS Expecting A Dream SVF/NJC Expectation 12.4 66.0 134.0 0.3 110.6 74.3 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.28 9.9 27.6 60.6 7.9 12.3 36.6-0.3 Percentage Yearling Bulls Weighed 948 on 2/23/17 for a 3.0 ADG since 10/8/16 Sleep all night, calving ease bull backed by a tremendous cow family. Be sure to look him up sale weekend. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals, Steinbronn Farms, & E&B Arthur Land & Cattle 37 Brant Derecho DT09B 1/20/16-5/8 SM - ASA #: 3077997 SDS Graduate 006X CCR Wide Range 9005A 13.2-1.4 CCR Ms Apple 9332W SAV Brilliance 8077 64.7 108.0 Brant Breezy BN09T Brant TN09E 133.2 73.4 ADG M Milk M Stay DOC CW YG 0.27 9.2 29.7 62.0 13.3 12.9 32.6-0.3 Weighed 1245 on 2/23/17. ADG 3.6 since 10/8/16. A calving ease bull who is sure to impress. Great structure, level hip, and a big top. Sleep all night during calving season with this guy in the pasture. This bull was purchased as a part of the top selling pair at the Brant Farms Production Sale. Consigned by, Echard Farms & Gunn Simmentals 36 37 Bull Care The Cutting Edge Group offer to house and feed all bulls sold for no additional cost until April 30, 2017. After this time a $4/day/head feed bill will be assessed. We do ask that you insure your bulls during the time between sale day and your pick up, as the bulls are the buyers responsibility as soon as sold. A $50 discount/head will be given for bulls loaded out sale weekend. All aged bulls will be trich tested, and all bulls will be semen tested prior to sale day. Bull Buying Discounts The Cutting Edge group will give a $100/bull discount to anyone who purchases a minimum of 3 bulls. This discount does not apply to the female portion of the sale. March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 16

Commercial Female Offering Commercial Female Offering - s 40 on... For this year s bull sale we will be offering around 25 head of Commercial cows aged from first calvers to short and solid. We will have around 8-10 cow/calf pairs with the remainder to be due to calve shortly after sale time. These females will be pregnancy checked and aged sale week and a supplement sheet will be available with all of the data on these females. Females will be mostly black hided and have been given a full round of vaccinations. Get your grass season off to a great start with this group of females! Look for genetics by these Feature Females & Sires in future Cutting Edge Sales... L Tinley 933D Steel Force x Built Right Top Selling Female at 2016 Sloup Simmental Sale. Currently in production with Denning Farms Simmentals L Tinley 933D - ASA #: 3125165 Brant/Ekrd Sweet Clover Dream On x Kler Sweetness Dominant daughter of Sweetness who is being heavily utilized by Echard Farms Brant/Ekrd Sweet Clover - ASA #: 2756975 BCS Upper Management - ASA #: 3192111 Cutting Edge Bull Sale Page 17 BSC Upper Management 28D Uprising x The Foreman Stylish PB Simmental AI sire who was recently acquired by Echard Farms. This bull will see heavy service in our program this breeding season. Semen available for sale!

Embryo Offering Embryos by L Tinley 933D 100 CNS Dream On L186 SVF Steel Force S701 SVF Sheza Beauty L901 SVF/NJC Built Right N48 EKHCC Red Jewel 760 EKHCC Crown Jewel 523 PB Sm Donor ASA #: 3125165 - Donor Pedigree below Offering choice one time of 3 IVF embryos by either 20/20, Silverias Style, or W/C Fully Loaded 90D. Your chance to get in on one of the most talked about females of the fall. L Tinley was the top selling female in the 2016 Sloup Simmentals New Direction Sale, and since that time has hit our donor pen with stellar results. Look for this cherry red standout to provide the base of this sale for years to come, with that said we are giving you the opportunity to get in on the ground floor with us and let this breed changing female leave her mark on your program. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 101 Embryos by SAS Connie R966 PB Sm Donor ASA #: 2293623 - Donor Pedigree below PPSR Nophalt 20H SAS/ASF All Star SAS ASF Lynette K531 Bold Leader SAS Connie J966 Silvertownes Connie Y966 Offering choice one time of 3 embryos by either One Eyed Jack, R Plus King of the Yukon (conventional) or Uprising (IVF). A true power cow who has been a stellar producer in our herd. Both of these matings are proven and have created some excellent progeny. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals 5 - Son of STN Alex L Tinley 933D EKHCC Red Jewel 760 SAS Connie R966 102 R Plus Blackout R Plus King of the Yukon Miss R Plus 7026T PVF/SAS T32 Dirty Dog STN Miss Sugarland BR Miss Lucky Roll 3300N Embryos by STN Alex PB Sm Donor ASA #: 2730962 - Donor Pedigree below Offering choice one time of 3 embryos by either Steel Force (conventional) or Uprising (IVF). As sure fire a cow as you will find on this farm. This female Has already clicked to Hammer placing 3 sons into this very sale, as well as a Steel Force daughter who highlighted our fall female sale. Great opportunity regardless of the sex from resulting progeny. Consigned by, Denning Farms Simmentals March 25, 2017 - McGregor, Iowa Page 18

Dwyer Cattle 740 26 th Street Roseville IL 61473 Saturday March 25, 2017 at 5:30 pm CST DFS Genetics Sale Site - McGregor, Iowa