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Customers and Friends,On behalf of all of the great folks associated with the Bulls of the Big Sky I would like to personally invite you to be with us on Feb. 15 for our 7th annual bull sale at Billings Livestock.Only through great commitment and uncommon effort can lasting opportunities take shape. The families who make up the Bulls of the Big Sky program have had that kind of medalfrom the start and it is a big reason why the program has grown in popularity and success. Bulls of the Big Sky offers high value commercial bulls designed to generate profit for theircustomers and the larger beef business. The right priced bulls you have come to expect from these breeders are bred and developed to last with emphasis on calving ease, efficientgrowth, maternal and carcass traits. Concentrating on economically important genetics, then following through with committed customer service and warranty are the importantfactors that define the breeders that make up today’s Bulls of the Big Sky.

This year’s offering will be nearly 180 rugged, dependable yearling SimAngus and Simmental bulls. I am confident you will be impressed with the uniformity of the offering and theconstant increase in quality of the set each year. Phil and our partners at Veltkamp’s once again have done a wonderful job developing these bulls with longevity in mind and weappreciate the many comments we get each year on how well these bulls hold up. Good feet along with long term rumen and organ health are targets of the ration and developmentprogram at Veltkamp’s and important to all of us at Bulls of the Big Sky.

Selection and professional development however, are only a couple of the benefits this experienced group of seedstock producers bring to the table. You’ll not find abetter set of people to work with on sale details, delivery and post sale warranty. Additionally, by choosing bulls from Bulls of the Big Sky you have the added advantage ofbeing linked to the Allied Genetic Resource system for services far beyond your bull purchases. For a list of opportunities and services offered by Allied, check out ourwebsite at www.alliedgeneticresources.com.

Bulls will be on display Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday prior to the Monday sale in Billings which starts just after lunch at 1:00 PM on Monday. The entire sale will again bebroadcast by DV Auction at www.dvauction.com for those interested in purchasing on line. As always, feel free to stop by to see the bulls in Manhattan MT any time prior to the sale.Our website is www.bullsofthebigsky.com . There you’ll find data on each of the bulls with photos and videos available on nearly 100 of the bulls to give you an idea of what to expectto see sale day.

Sincerely,

Marty RoppAllied Genetic Resources

Bulls Big skyof the

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Schedule of Events:Before February 13, 2016

Cattle Viewing at Veltkamp FeedlotManhattan, MT

Sunday, February 14, 2016Cattle Viewing at Billings Livestock Commission

Monday, February 15, 20169 AM-1PM Viewing of cattle1 11AM-1 PM Lunch sponsored by Bulls of the Big Sky1 PM—Bulls of the Big Sky Sale

Bulls of the Big SkyMonday, February 15, 2016 1:00 pm MDT

Billings Livestock Commission2443 N. Frontage Rd #1 • Billings, MT

406-245-4151/[email protected]

Residence Inn956 South 25th Street WestBillings, MT406-656-3900(Block of rooms under Bulls ofthe Big Sky)

Holiday Inn Express430 Cole St.Billings, MT406-259-8600www.hiexpress.com

Country Inn and Suites 231 MainBillings, MT406-245-9995www.countryinns.com

Crown Plaza 27 N 27th StBillings, MT406-252-7400www.crownplaza.com–mention Bulls of the BigSky/Lee Enterprises

Boot Hill Inn242 E. Airport RdBillings, MT 406-245-2000

Hotel Accommodations

Terms:All cattle sell under the Suggested Terms and Conditionsof the American Simmental Association.

EPDs :The EPDs listed are the new Spring 2016 numbers.Please note the EPD’s may change from the time the salecatalog is printed until registration papers are transferred.

Health and Vaccinations:The bulls were vaccinated and boostered at weaning timewith BoviShield 5, Inforce, One Shot Ultra 8, (or a BoviOneShot combo), Somnubac and Dectomax Injectable.They were again poured with an Ivermectin in December.All bulls have been tested and are negative for BVD/PI3.

View this catalog online at:www.bullsofthebigsky.com

www.alliedgeneticresources.comwww.alliedonlinesales.com

Insurance:Insurance will be available on sale day and is recommended.Bulls of the Big Sky encourage buyers to purchase insuranceon the bulls that are not immediately delivered. Warrantyand guarantee of the bulls will be covered by the breederof the individual bulls.

Announcements:Announcements made from the auction block during thesale take precedence over printed material in the catalogor other printed material associated with this sale. Anyoneattending this sale attends at their own risk. Breeders andsale force will not be held responsible for any personal in-jury for attending this sale.

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Created by:ASA PUBLICATION, INC

2 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT 59715Phone: 406-587-2778 • Fax: 406-587-8853

www.simmental.org

From I-90 take exit 455, North on Johnson Ln and immediately turn West on I-90 Frontage Rd.

Air Transportation:Billings is served by Northwest, Delta, United, Horizon,Skywest, and America West, and has excellent facilitiesfor light aircraft.

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Bulls of the Big SkyMonday, February 16, 2016 1:00 pm MDT

Billings Livestock Commission, Billings, Montana

Publication Representatives:Jeff Thomas, The Prairie Star/ASA Publications 406-581-8859John Goggins, Western Ag Reporter 406-698-4159Devin Murnin, Western Livestock Journal 406-696-1502Jared Murnin, Special Assignment 406-321-1542John Grande, Representing ASA 406-572-3335

Sale Manager: Allied Genetic Resources.Marty Ropp at 406-581-7835Garrett Thomas at 936-714-4591

Auctioneer: Ty Thompson at 406-698-4783

Sale Day Phones:406-581-7835 (Marty Ropp)800-635-7364 (Billings Livestock Commission)208-660-2726 (Maureen Mai)406-581-8859 (Jeff Thomas)936-714-4591 (Garrett Thomas)

Sale Day Trucking:Sam Harroun at 319-325-9389Gary Liebrand at 406-580-3025

ONLINE Bidding:Cattleusa.com will not be available for sale day. Please sign up at WWW.ALLIEDONLINESALES.COM (Powered by DVAuction) for your online bidding.

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The following information will be available sale day: • Ultrasound Data and Scrotal Measurements. • Sale Order will be posted on www.bullsofthebigsky.com

by the evening of Sunday, February 14th.

Selling Approximately:180 Yearling Bulls, 5 Fall BullsPurebred Simmental and SimAngusTM/Red Angus and AngusBlack and Reds

Feeding and Delivery:Bulls will be fed free of charge back at Veltkamp’s bulldevelopment facility in Manhattan, Montana until April 1,2016. During that time, we will semen test and give yourbulls a Breeding Soundness Exam. If a buyer wishes tokeep their bull at Veltkamp’s after April 1st, feed beyondApril 1st and freight will be left to the buyer.  We begindelivering bulls by the last week of March and early April.If you have special delivery requests, please let us knowat the time of the sale. Feed charges will be $3.00 perhead per day for those that request their bulls remain atVeltkamp’s after our delivery time. Bulls taken by thebuyer immediately after the sale will receive a $150 dis-count, but we remind you that we will not have had theopportunity to semen test bulls taken by a buyer immedi-ately after the sale, and we recommend that the buyersarrange for semen testing at their ranch prior to turnout.

The Bulls of the Big Sky delivery and feed policy is: • Buyer takes purchased bull(s) home immediately aftersale: $150 per head discount. Fertility testing is Buyer’sresponsibility.• Buyer requests that purchased bulls(s) return toVeltkamp’s after the sale until Breeder delivery on orabout April 1, 2016: No Discount on price of bull(s) but nocharge for feed and no charge for delivery for the first 300miles, until on or about April 1, 2016 Breeder delivery.• Buyer requests that purchased bull(s) return toVeltkamp’s after the sale and remain at Veltkamp’s be-yond the Breeder delivery date on or about April 1, 2016:No discount on price of bull(s) but no charge for feed upto the Breeder delivery date on or April 1, 2016. After theBreeder delivery date on or about April 1, 2016, Buyerwill pay $3.00/head/day for feed and must either pay fordelivery (because Buyer requested that the purchasedbull stay at Veltkamp’s beyond Breeder’s regular delivery)or pick up the purchased bull(s) himself at Veltkamp’s.• For purchased bulls traveling beyond 300 miles prior tothe Buyer delivery date on or about April 1, 2016, themost economical trucking available will be arranged andthe buyer will receive a 300-mile credit towards the totaldelivery cost.• Volume Buyer Delivery Special: Bulls of the Big Skywill make special delivery arrangements and discountsfor large volume buyers on an individual basis. Pleasetalk with Dale Miller or Maureen Mai for details.

Retaining Semen Interest:The bull buyer will receive full possession, 100% salvagevalue, and ¾ semen interest of any bull purchased inthis sale, while the individual selling ranch (“Seller”) willretain ¼ semen interest in any bull that it sells. Seller’sretained semen interest is a royalty interest that entitlesSeller to ¼ of any revenue from the sale of that bull’ssemen. Seller’s retained semen interest shall remaineven if the bull, or any interest in the bull, is later sold toa third-party; and, the Buyer shall be solely responsiblefor notifying any later third-party buyer of the Seller’s re-tained semen interest and for ensuring that Seller’s re-tained semen interest is satisfied if semen is ever sold.Seller will not be responsible for any expenses directly orindirectly related to semen collection or promotion of apurchased bull, unless the Buyer and Seller agree other-wise in writing prior to semen collection. Seller’s retainedsemen interest also includes the right of Seller to collectsemen on the purchased bull at Seller’s sole expenseand at the Buyer’s reasonable convenience.

Notice to Canadian Buyers:Bulls of the Big Sky will provide free delivery to the USside of Port of Entry at Sweetgrass, MT and pay for thecost of regular health papers. The Buyer is responsiblefor the cost of additional Canadian or Provincial HealthRequirements.

Notice to Out of State Buyers: Please know your state health requirements prior tosale day. If your state requires Trich testing, the bull(s)will not be able to leave Montana immediately after thesale and must return to Veltkamp’s for testing. ThoughBulls of the Big Sky pays for the cost of all regular healthpapers, the cost of Trich testing and other state specifichealth requirements will be the responsibility of theBuyer and will be billed to the Buyer.

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Rymo Cattle CoRyan and Maureen Mai

427 Peaceful WayBonners Ferry, ID 83805

208-267-2668 (H)208-660-2726 (C)

[email protected]

Little Bitterroot RanchFrank and Marilynn Carr748 Little Bitterroot RdHot Springs, MT 59845

406-741-2523 (H)406-291-6669 (C)

[email protected]

Little Bitterroot RanchShannon Carr

820 Little Bitterroot RdHot Springs, MT 59845

406-741-2769 (H)406-270-2268 (C)

[email protected]

Miller SimmentalDale and Paula Miller

PO Box 174Gildford, MT 59525406-376-3109 (H)406-945-0546 (C)

[email protected]

Koch CattleJeff and Shere Koch

Shane and Kate KochPO Box 1247

Big Timber, MT 59011406-860-0211 Jeff (C)

406-860-0659 Shere (C)[email protected]

H & H LivestockHarvey and Leslie Lippert

181 Sunnyside Cut OffSandpoint, ID 83864208-290 -7804 (C)

[email protected]

Promise Land RanchMike and Cathy Stoltey

374 Promise LanePlummer, ID 83851

208-699-2335 Mike (C)208-686-1515 Cathy (C) [email protected]

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This logo indicates that the bull has been ASA DNA LD tested. Many moreof the bulls in the sale have been tested and the results will be availableon a supplement sheet on sale day.

Lot Identification Key

PB Simmental

SimAngusTM

Angus

Simmental-Red Angus

S

SA

AN

SR

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9084613403.2015687.1

With a birth weight ratio of 101 and 205 ratio of 109, he has the genetic potential to gain with thebest. His 12 year old dam consistently brings in that heavy weaning weight calf. Dam has plenty ofeasy fleshing with added volume.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72

BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912Dam: LBR MS RED CHEROKEEN304 LBRC C-314

1LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR RED CHEIF C304 Red Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AR Tattoo: C304 BD: 2/7/15 ASA# 2998374

SR

14.6 -0.6 77.1 113.6 7.8 25.5 64.1 36.1 -0.38 0.5 -.052 1.1115 30 5 15 20 3 20 4 25 25 1

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7877712112.94150.180

Prime Beef son who is moderate framed with excellent depth and thickness. He has excellent calvingease in combination with growth. Went from a 78# birth weight to 814# WW. His ten year old damhas been a excellent producer over the years.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: WS PRIME BEEF Z8 HSF MISS SKY 87U

RED TITAN HRN315Dam: LBR RED TAWNI R517 LBR MISS RED SATINN303

2LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR HERO C517 Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C517 BD: 2/7/15 ASA# 2998407

S

14.4 -1.7 70.9 104 12.9 25 60.4 24.6 28.8 -0.39 0.2 -.036 1.155 3 20 25 15 25 15 15 15 35 3

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9682412833.20140.280.5

Dam to this hybrid bull is smaller but production per pound of body weight is at the top. This bull hada WW ratio of 106 and 824 # 205 adjusted WW. Very attractive smooth muscle on a moderate frame.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: WS PRIME BEEF Z8 HSF MISS SKY 87U

BROWN-CH ASSURANCE 3567SDam: LBR MS RED TAMARACK X117 LBR MS POWERLINE R522

3LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR PRIME CUT C117 Red Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/4 AR 1/4 CS Tattoo: C117 BD: 2/15/15 ASA# 2998386

SR

11.5 0.1 77.7 115.3 10.8 22.3 61.2 38.1 -0.23 0.32 -.033 0.824 10 20 10 15 15

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9774511912.73141.774.3

Well balanced, wide top, muscular bull, carrying down in rear quarter with that easy fleshing, mod-erate frame, smooth fronted show bull attraction. Dam was selected as a donor this past year. Sheis very docile, perfect udder, moderate and easy fleshing.

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RSire: MR ISHEE SUPERSTOUT 014 ISHEE MS LUCKY DICE 312N

WS BEEF MAKER R13Dam: LBR CINNAMON MAKER T753 LBR POWER GIRL R516

6LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR SUPER HOT C753 Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C753 BD: 1/25/15 ASA# 2998393

S

9.2 2.5 66.5 99.5 10.6 21.5 54.7 24.9 32.7 -0.41 0.32 -.054 1.1435 35 35 10 30 10 10 3

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9073711872.89153.581.5

Dark cherry red Prime Beef son out of a DD free Redestined female. I expect his calves to be able topack on the pounds.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: WS PRIME BEEF Z8 HSF MISS SKY 87U

GW REDESTINED 642XDam: LBR MS REDESTINED Z35 LBR KISS THIS T74YES

4LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR JOURNEY C35 Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C35 BD: 2/9/15 ASA# 2998401

S

10.9 0.7 73.1 105.5 14.1 18.7 55.3 33.3 -0.39 0.45 -.042 1.1730 25 15 20 5 35 30 15 2 2

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8668110602.53138.967.2

Looking for outcross red genetics, this calf will fit that bill. Same cow family as the Superman bullthat sold to Cross Hair Simmental for $21,000 in 2015. This calf appears like he will be a goodcalving ease prospect. He is very correct and stylish with excellent depth.

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RSire: MR ISHEE SUPERSTOUT 014 ISHEE MS LUCKY DICE 312N

SS GOLDMINE L42Dam: LBR MS GOLD MINE P41 LBR NIGHT DREAM M22

7LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR GOLDEN EYE C41 Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C41 BD: 2/16/15 ASA# 2998405

S

12.8 -0.5 49.8 68.9 11.4 22.1 47 23.4 10.2 -0.46 0.27 -.061 0.9615 10 25 20 3 20 35 20

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10089312062.47142.179.4

This muscular, long bodied Yellowstone bull had a 205 adj. ratio of 115. Dam milks very well with aperfect udder. Should have plenty of performance.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

ACC1 HUSTLER 2NDam: LBR NEW HORIZON Y151 LBR MAIN FOCUS W919

9LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR VOLCANIC C151 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C151 BD: 2/22/15 ASA# 2998389

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12.3 2.5 78.8 108 9.2 20.3 59.7 37 -0.29 0.34 -.056 0.7915 4 15 15 20 10

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8079412322.99157.378.4

I would pick this bull to be in the top 4 of our purebred bulls. He had a BW ratio of 112 and a 205WW ratio of 102. His performance has been down from expectations because he incurred an injuryin the feed lot but is sound now. He would be guaranteed sound on sale day or wouldn't be sold.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

LBR MR S448Dam: LBR MS GOLD LEGACY U814 LBR MISS L119

11LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR EARTH QUAKE C814 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C814 BD: 2/11/15 ASA# 2998383

S

15.4 -2.1 63.7 95.1 9.8 27.6 59.5 23.3 -0.3 0.37 -.050 0.73 2 10 15 10

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9681714163.92152.483.1

A longer taller performance bull, out of a first calf heifer with a great udder; good milking, fancy,moderate framed maternal female. Bull had a 205 WW ratio of 105 and every EPD is in the top 35%or above.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

HOOVER DAMDam: LBR MISS CHARM Z226 LBR MS MINERS DREAM U853

12LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CHARMER C226 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C226 BD: 2/8/15 ASA# 2998381

SA

13.6 0 71.6 119.1 10.7 26.2 62 41.1 -0.37 0.47 -.067 125 15 10 20 20 10 10 5 30 15 3

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8782512332.68157.780.4

EPD's are in the top 45 percentile except 55% for carcass weight. Had a 103 in herd ratio for BWand 106 for 205 weaning. This docile, long bodied, sound structure, 6.6 frame bull was an easy pickfor a top herd bull prospect.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249Dam: LBR MS DUALSPECIALTYX124 LBR MS GLIMMER U812

10LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CREDENTIAL C124 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C124 BD: 2/3/15 ASA# 2998387

SA

15.5 -1.6 67.7 105.2 9.5 24 57.8 30.2 -0.3 0.38 -.055 0.7710 15 25 25 30 30 20 35 15 25 20

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Lot 18

8768711603.25153.574.9

Yellowstone son out of an Olie first calf heifer. His dam is my favorite of last years' first calf heifers.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: LBR AUTUMN A30 LBR MS RIGHT ANSWER Y3

13LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR COBALT C30 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C30 BD: 2/5/15 ASA# 2998400

S

15.4 -0.1 60.5 96.1 10.4 25.5 55.8 27.2 -0.4 0.38 -.068 0.913 15 20 35 15 5 35 25

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8371312043.25144.877.9

Yellowstone son out of an Axis first calf heifer. This calf has really come on after going on test. EPD'sindicate moderate birth weights with good growth.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

TNT AXIS X307Dam: LBR SUMMER RAIN A31 LBR NIGHT DREAM M22

14LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR STONE RIDGE C31 Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C31 BD: 2/16/15 ASA# 2998399

S

11.2 0.8 68.1 104.9 10.4 22.3 56.4 33.6 -0.35 0.41 -.052 0.9625 30 30 20 30 30 30 3 20

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9173510702.32148.171.4

A Yellowstone bull with that extra thickness with a smooth conformation and smaller frame.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

MYTTY IN FOCUSDam: LBR DESTINY FOCUS W905 LBR MISS DESTINY K27

15LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR NEW FOCUS C905 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C905 BD: 2/19/15 ASA# 2998396

SA

15.1 -0.3 57.6 81.6 10.6 26 54.8 17.8 -0.28 0.39 -.045 0.615 35 20 20 35 20

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8175311212.32161.176.3

Here is a medium framed, well muscled bull. All his EPDs are well balanced with all above 50% ranking.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

KOCH PB OLLIE 113YDam: LBR MS MOON SHINE A332 LBR MS MOON GLOW X118

16LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR HORIZON C332 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C332 BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 2998391

SA

15.5 -1.5 57.6 89 11.4 25.9 54.7 20.8 -0.36 0.45 -.051 0.8610 15 15 20 35 5 30 25 10

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9775812282.99130.475.6

I would say this bull would be our most naturally docile bull and the heaviest muscled. The sire GLSIntegrate gave us that extra performance and C145's dam consistently brings in the keeping kind.Dam has an angular maternal look, with longevity, soundness, excellent udder and wouldn't faulther in any way. Could make a great herd sire.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: GLS INTEGRATE Z3 GLS MISS BTE W149

BDV IMAGE MAKER 722TDam: LBR MS IMAGE X145 LBR SHIMMER T757

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LBR GOLD IMAGE C145 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C145 BD: 2/2/15 ASA# 2998388

SA

11.6 0.1 71.3 115.5 8.3 22.9 58.5 38.9 -0.3 0.23 -.052 0.915 10 15 15 15 25 10

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8662110452.53147.967.3

Dam to C748 is one of our deepest bodied females with lots of rib and an easy keeper, with plentyof milk.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

B/R NEW FRONTIER 095Dam: LBR MONTANAFRONTIERT748 LBR MS DAYTONA P410

17LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR OLD FAITHFUL C748 Homo Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C748 BD: 2/10/15 ASA# 2998378

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14.6 -2.5 43.2 68.1 9.8 24.8 46.4 7.3 -0.39 0.43 -.058 0.7215 10 30 25 3 35 25 30

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9780513563.45134.682.2

A bigger framed bull with ADG EPD in top 1%. Has the genetics to gain with the best. I have confidencethis bull would be an excellent herd sire prospect. His dam has been one of our favorite cows and wouldnot fault her in any way. His sire gives extra growth, docile progeny, with well balanced EPD profile.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: GLS INTEGRATE Z3 GLS MISS BTE W149

LBR MIDNIGHTS DREAMS117Dam: LBR MS BEST DREAM U861 LBR MS ALLIANCE S641

19LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR ULTIMATE C861 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C861 BD: 2/7/15 ASA# 2998395

S

9.4 1.2 78.7 134.3 8.4 21.7 61 18.1 52 -0.22 0.26 -.048 0.8435 4 1 10 1 20 35

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9571211773.09143.573.6

One of nicest High Roller sons that I've seen. He is a tank. They don't make them much widerthan this one.

TJ 57J THE GAMBLERSire: HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T HSF RED FORTUNES SIS 33

WS BEEF MAKER R13Dam: LBR BEAUTY W97 LBR KISS THIS T74YES

21LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR ROLL ON C97 Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C97 BD: 2/7/15 ASA# 2998409

S

13 0.8 61.7 89 13.1 31.5 62.4 24.4 23.8 -0.41 0.27 -.052 1.0315 30 10 2 10 15 10 20 10

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9967510762.89124.263.4

High Roller son out of a full sister to LBR Crockett. The maternal strengths of this calf should be good.

TJ 57J THE GAMBLERSire: HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T HSF RED FORTUNES SIS 33

KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204LDam: LBR SUNRISE R54 LBR NIGHT DREAM M22

22LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR ROLLER C54 Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C54 BD: 2/12/15 ASA# 2998408

S

9.6 1.8 54 76.1 11.7 30.1 57.1 23.5 17.9 -0.41 0.13 -.050 0.9725 3 25 20 10 15

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10083414273.81148.281.3

Powerful made Integrate son. He is a little larger framed bull with good thickness. His dam is an ex-cellent cow with good foot and udder structure. With a 875# weaning weight he'll produce calvesthat will push the scale down.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: GLS INTEGRATE Z3 GLS MISS BTE W149

CCR MR DREAM ON M262RDam: LBR DREAMWORKS W96 LBR NIGHT DREAM M22

20LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR FORWARDC96 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C96 BD: 2/10/15 ASA# 2998403

S

10 1.2 80.5 129.5 9.9 17.2 57.5 26.4 48.8 -0.34 0.2 -.070 0.9935 35 3 1 25 5 3 35 35 20 15

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Lot 25

Lot 26

8578711882.42144.572.4

Dam has produced smaller BW calves and is easy fleshing with longevity. With BW, CE and Milk attop of breed, this bull would be a good selection to improve those traits. His birth ratio was 105 andweaning in herd ratio of 101. His sire, High Roller is noted for his high accuracy, strong EPD profile.

TJ 57J THE GAMBLERSire: HSF HIGH ROLLER 12T HSF RED FORTUNES SIS 33

LBR ROYAL DESTINY T27Dam: LBR BLACK DIAMOND W923 LBR MS CARCASS R547

23LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR NUGGET C923 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C923 BD: 2/16/15 ASA# 2998385

S

15.8 -2.1 58 83.9 13.1 33.9 62.9 24.5 16.7 -0.39 0.15 -.040 0.982 2 10 1 5 15 15 15

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9275011982.89147.874.8

LBR Challenger has been one of our herd bulls for the last 5 years. His calves are all consistent instyle and type. They all have excellent depth and thickness all wrapped up in a stylish package. Thiscalf has been one of my favorites. His young Right On dam is on the upper end of the cow herd.

HTP SVF IN DEW TIMESire: LBR CHALLENGER X805 LBR MS BLACK FOCUS U805

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RDam: LBR SOMETHING SPECIAL Y4 LBR NIGHT DREAM M22

25LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CHALLENGER C4 Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C4 BD: 3/6/15 ASA# 2998402

S

13.1 0.8 66.5 98.6 11 16.5 49.7 29.6 -0.18 0.38 -.026 0.5910 30 35 35 30 5

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8578111912.73157.675.3

Challenger son with a ton of length, rib and width. His dam, Miss Dream T702S, produced the highselling Superman bull in the 2015 sale. I've used a number of bulls on this cow and the progenyhave been very exciting.

HTP SVF IN DEW TIMESire: LBR CHALLENGER X805 LBR MS BLACK FOCUS U805

GCF FIRST DREAM P13Dam: LBR MISS DREAM T702S LBR NIGHT DREAM M22

26LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CHALLENGER C702 Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C702 BD: 3/3/15 ASA# 2998404

S

16 -1 66.2 95.2 12.7 17.7 50.8 24.7 -0.23 0.29 -.022 0.732 10 15 15

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8681410071.96140.864.8

Challenger son that maybe the calving ease bull of the group. Take one or all of them, they wouldmake a very good consistent group of bulls.

HTP SVF IN DEW TIMESire: LBR CHALLENGER X805 LBR MS BLACK FOCUS U805

LBR TESTIMONY L625Dam: LBR MS TESTIMONY P48 LBR MISS H-865

27LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CHALLENGER C48 Hetero Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: C48 BD: 3/4/15 ASA# 2998406

S

13.8 -1 56.9 63.3 11.8 15.7 44.1 5.1 -0.31 0.15 -.042 0.5710 10 20

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Dam of Lot 191

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Lot 28

Lot 30

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8570910394.59149.274

Challenger son with a little more age. He'll be able to get out and cover a large group of cows. Hehas been going gang busters since being put on test, gaining 4.45#/day for the first weigh period. Ireally like this bull, he is the spitting image of his sire.

HTP SVF IN DEW TIMESire: LBR CHALLENGER X805 LBR MS BLACK FOCUS U805

GCF FIRST DREAM P13Dam: LBR FRESH PAINT T78 LBR NIGHT DREAM M22

28LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CHALLENGER B78 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: B78 BD: 8/16/14 ASA# 2963192

S

13.9 0.8 67.9 95.1 11.9 14.1 48.1 27.2 -0.25 0.32 -.031 0.7310 30 30 20 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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7863710583.0414469.2

This fall born Right On bull has that balance with good depth and length. Our fall born bulls didn'thave any special care and were weaned off cows in March.

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEFSire: SRS RIGHT-ON 22R SRS G720 GILLIAN

S A V BRILLIANCE 8077Dam: LBR MS BRILLIANCEY190 LBR MS CARCASS R547

30LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR RIGHT GUY B190 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: B190 BD: 8/31/14 ASA# 2959118

SA

14.9 -0.7 50.8 87.8 8.6 27.2 52.6 22 -0.2 0.41 -.026 0.5715 25 15 35

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9273210503.40133.567.5

We used Bettis as a highly proven calving ease sire with good carcass value.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J LUCAS JOSIE 19K

ES DAKOTA NK68Dam: LBR DAKOTA MADE T751 LBR MS GOLDIE P448

31LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR BETTIS BOY B751 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: B751 BD: 9/7/14 ASA# 2959115

S

14 1.7 63.5 89.4 9.1 20.6 52.3 25.1 25.3 -0.43 0.06 -.071 0.9810 10 10 20 15

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8871710503.20136.766.9

A fall Koch PB Olie bull with that extra age and maturity to work at getting those cows bred.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: KOCH PB OLLIE 113Y KOCH PB S6894

SS GOLDMINE L42Dam: LBR MISS W939 LBR DAKOTA DREAM T761

32LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR OLIE LAD B939 Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: B939 BD: 9/17/14 ASA# 2959116

S

12.2 0 54.2 82.8 10.3 23.4 50.5 19.5 -0.35 0.26 -.045 0.8415 15 35 30 20 35

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8774811232.99138.669.5

His sire Right On sires cattle with plenty natural thickness, females that milk very well and aremoderate in frame.

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEFSire: SRS RIGHT-ON 22R SRS G720 GILLIAN

LBR ROYAL DESTINY T27Dam: LBR MISS DESTINY X01 LBR MS CARCASS R547

29LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR RIGHT FAVOR B01 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: B01 BD: 9/14/14 ASA# 2959117

S

10.6 1.6 59.5 92.9 9.1 26 55.7 25.1 27.8 -0.27 0.24 -.047 0.730 20 35 10 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 39

9280111872.78124.264.2

Here is a stylish Koch PB Olie bull. Dam is 12 years old and very sound structurally and great udder quality.I believe these older females are a lot better than they appear to be on their EPD's. Should sire thosegrowthy attractive feeder calves. My neighbor picked this bull as his first choice selection this summer.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: KOCH PB OLLIE 113Y KOCH PB S6894

LBR BULLS EYE L320Dam: LBR MS NEWEYEN336 LBR MISS H-855

33LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR BULLS EYE C336 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C336 BD: 2/10/15 ASA# 2998398

S

11.5 0.7 60.7 90.7 9.9 19.7 50 25 -0.31 0.06 -.056 0.725 25

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8673210902.11155.168.2

These Augustus bulls are smaller frame, thick muscled and are recommended for calving ease. Thedam is a Mytty in Focus deep bodied cow with volume. Should produce females that will make greatmother cows.

RCR AUGUSTUS R54Sire: ASR AUGUSTUS Z2165 ASR MS JORDAN W916

MYTTY IN FOCUSDam: LBR MS BLACK FOCUS U805 LBR MISS J905

35LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR MAIN FOCUS C805 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C805 BD: 2/19/15 ASA# 2998394

SA

18.5 -2.6 50.8 80.7 10.9 20.8 46.2 14.6 -0.26 0.3 -.018 0.722 10 20 30 30

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6866310773.14165.366.5

This bull would be my first pick for a guaranteed heifer bull coming from Augustus and a smallerframe calving ease first calf heifer. This bull had a 119 ratio for BW and has a EPD in top 1% ofbreed for BW.

RCR AUGUSTUS R54Sire: ASR AUGUSTUS Z2165 ASR MS JORDAN W916

HOOVER DAMDam: LBR MS NICE FIGURES A312 LBR TWO FIGURES T736

37LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR SHOW BOY C312 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C312 BD: 1/29/15 ASA# 2998380

SA

19.6 -5.2 36.4 64.2 11.8 23.4 41.6 1.5 -0.46 0.39 -.038 1.011 1 15 35 1 3

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8484711582.16122.264.1

This bull had the real masculine bull look at weaning. He had 106 in herd BW ratio and was number 2out of 24 contemporaries for WW with a 109 ratio. Should sire early maturing, growthy, thick muscularbulls with soundness on feet and legs. Dam is a 12 year old with soundness and longevity bred in.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: LBR MONTANA OLIE Z340 LBR MS MT FRANCHN340

LBR TESTIMONY L625Dam: LBR MS PEPPER N313 LBR MISS H-850

38LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CAYENNE C313 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C313 BD: 2/11/15 ASA# 2998397

S

15 -2.3 52.6 69.3 10.1 24 50.3 19.6 7.4 -0.4 0 -.078 0.64 1 30 15 20

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8890512172.37161.385.4

Proven performance with super maternal and phenotype. Full brother to 2012 Midland Bull Test HighPerformance Bull. API top 5% and TI top 2%. Dam's ratio BW 100 WW 103 YW 105 US 103 USIMF105 USBF 121. All AI calves, has never repeated and a calving interval of 364 days. Dam's API topis 5% TI top 1%. Dam is truly one of the elite cows of the breed. Incredible disposition. 30K test.

G A R US PREMIUM BEEFSire: GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KDam: PLR MISS OLIVIA 152U PLR BLACK LIV 131S

39PROMISE LAND SIMMENTAL

PLR PROFIT PARTNER 152C Homo Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 152C BD: 2/15/15 ASA# 3007075

SA

16 -0.2 72.5 116.5 9.5 21.2 57.5 39 -0.24 0.66 -.030 0.8710 35 15 10 30 20 15 35 10 10

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7776610161.5515967.2

The dam, another Mytty in Focus female, is very similar in body style to dam of Lot 35. The Augustussire definitely gave us calving ease and reduced frame. This bull indexed 115 for birth weight and99 for weaning weight.

RCR AUGUSTUS R54Sire: ASR AUGUSTUS Z2165 ASR MS JORDAN W916

MYTTY IN FOCUSDam: LBR MS NEW FOCUS U804 LBR MISS H-850

36LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR CENTURY C804 Hetero Black Hetero Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C804 BD: 2/21/15 ASA# 2998379

SA

19.5 -2.8 48.1 67.3 10.6 22.8 46.8 5.9 -0.2 0.34 -.014 0.451 5 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

8675811552.63152.674.8

This cow family has made cattle with calving ease, longevity and carcass value. Should moderatethe frame.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: KOCH PB OLLIE 113Y KOCH PB S6894

TRIPLE C SINGLETARY S3HDam: LBR SUNLIGHT Z207 LBR MS SUNNY R545

34LITTLE BITTERROOT RANCH

LBR LUMINOUS C207 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: C207 BD: 3/2/15 ASA# 2998390

S

12.5 -0.9 57.2 90.3 12.4 25.3 53.9 22.7 -0.36 0.44 -.043 0.9515 10 15 20 25 2 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Dam of lot 39. Mother of 2012 High Performance Bull at Midland

Lot 42

Lot 43

Lot 44

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7081811913.04175.178.8

Triple bred calving ease with so much more. CE top 1%, BW top 2%, MCE top 15% with awesomecarcass. Yield grade top 3% Marb 15%, BF 25% and REA 10% API 2%, TI 15%. Sleep at night andhave a premium carcass with this one. 30K test.

G A R US PREMIUM BEEFSire: GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 410P

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KDam: PLR SHEARPERFECTION 200A PLR KIST BY THE MOON185Y

40PROMISE LAND SIMMENTAL

PLR PREMIUM FORCE 200C Homo Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 200C BD: 2/20/15 ASA# 3007070

SA

20.2 -3.8 54 90.1 11.8 24 51 18.4 -0.39 0.6 -.051 0.931 2 15 30 3 15 25 10

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7285812333.35138.875.2

Very solid EPD package. Moderate framed, super uddered dam. Dam's WW ratio 106 YW 103.Granddam is from the TNT program. 3/4 brother to lot 44. We love these Mission Nexus calves.They grow and have unbeatable dispositions. 30K test.

LJC MISSION STATEMENTP27Sire: SILVEIRAS MISSION NEXUS 1378 SILVEIRAS DAORV 8399

RFS RED IRON T20Dam: PLR MISS MIKAYLA 183Y PLR MIKAYLA 155U

43PROMISE LAND SIMMENTAL

PLR RED MISSION 183C Red Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Tattoo: 183C BD: 2/23/15 ASA# 3007076

SR

13.2 -2.1 63.3 99.5 8.6 27.3 58.9 26.3 -0.25 0.38 -.037 0.6825 10 35 10 15 30 35

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8887911732.58120.172.2

Frame 5 phenotype powerhouse with an incredible disposition. From a cow family that has beenwith us for 40 years. Balanced EPD package. 3/4 brother to Lot 43. Dam's ratios are WW 105, YW101 US 102, USBF 120, USRE 100. Granddam had 13 AI calves for us. 30K test.

LJC MISSION STATEMENTP27Sire: SILVEIRAS MISSION NEXUS 1378 SILVEIRAS DAORV 8399

RFS RED IRON T20Dam: PLR MISS RED BEAUTY 197Z PLR GINGER 54J

44PROMISE LAND SIMMENTAL

PLR ON A MISSION 197C Red Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Tattoo: 197C BD: 2/26/15 ASA# 3007078

SR

9 -0.2 64.1 95.5 5.2 23.2 55.2 26.4 -0.24 0.39 -.042 0.6135 35 30 35

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7784011371.86134.475.4

Extremely balanced EPD's. Projected to sire growth. API top 30% TI top 20%. A Yellowstone sonout of a real classy Sharper Image daughter. Goes back to a 600U daughter who produced 17 calvesfor us. 30K test.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

TJ SHARPER IMAGE 809UDam: PLR EXTRAVAGANCE 207A PLR BLACK BEAUTY 170X

42PROMISE LAND SIMMENTAL

APP PLR GEMSTONE C02 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: C02 BD: 2/21/15 ASA# 2999558

SA

12.3 0.4 69.5 107.5 8.8 22.7 57.5 34.5 -0.19 0.4 -.029 0.6535 20 20 20 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 47

Lot 48

7063610093.35135.274

Low birth weight 1/2 blood bull sired by one of the top Red Angus sires on the market today.

ANDRAS IN FOCUS B152Sire: ANDRAS NEW DIRECTION R240 ANDRAS KURUBA B111

HHL DELIGHT`S TRADERDam: HHL MISS MARY DELIGHT HHL MISS DANI MIST

45H&H LIVESTOCK

HHL MR DIRECTION 230C Hetero Black Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Tattoo: 230C BD: 2/2/15 ASA# 3024226

SR

11.5 -0.8 61.3 94.3 7.8 26.1 56.8 24.9 -0.15 0.48 -.012 0.5625 20 25 25

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8571311412.9412277.6

Solid made Upgrade son out of a Powerline dam.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

KENCO/MF POWERLINE 204LDam: HHL MISS RITE N DANDY HHL MISS DANDY DO

46H&H LIVESTOCK

HHL MR UPRIGHT 211C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 211C BD: 2/11/15 ASA# 3024214

S

3.7 4.1 79.3 121.9 4.8 24.2 63.8 19.5 48.3 -0.46 0.22 -.085 1.254 3 30 4 3 3 30 10 1

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8567011753.40146.580.1

Super calving ease Upgrade son with a high API.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

HHL BEEFIE MISTDam: HHL MARYS MISTY WGC M269 PROUD MARY 409P

47H&H LIVESTOCK HHL MR MIST 27C

Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 27C BD: 2/7/15 ASA# 3024230

S

8.9 0.9 70 111.1 8.5 23 58 23.5 37.5 -0.46 0.35 -.087 1.0730 25 15 20 20 20 3 10 10 10

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API

TI

846429812.68125.673.4

Strong numbered Upgrade son out of a Trade Mark dam.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

GWS EBONYS TRADEMARK 6NDam: MISS LILLY MARK MS LILLY DO IT

49H&H LIVESTOCK

HHL MR MARKUP 28C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 28C BD: 2/8/15 ASA# 3024211

S

7.6 2.8 67.2 93.4 3.8 22.2 55.8 19.3 29.2 -0.52 0.28 -.082 1.2135 35 1 20 10 1

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API

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806369701.86137.772.8

Solid black son of Upgrade with strong numbers across the board. Top 15% API and 10% for TIgives him a great package.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

HHL LUCKY DANDam: HHL MISS DANI MIST HHL MARYS MISTY

50H&H LIVESTOCK

HHL MR GRADE 134C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 134C BD: 1/30/15 ASA# 3024207

S

8.5 1.3 61.3 88.3 8 23.2 53.8 23.5 24.2 -0.51 0.31 -.093 1.0435 20 1 15 3 10

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8066111313.87130.380

Solid high growth Upgrade son with a blaze face. Very clean fronted and fancy.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

RC CLUB KING 040RDam: HHL MISS EFFIE HHL RED REMY

48H&H LIVESTOCK

HHL MR LOOKER 261C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 261C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3024218

S

8.1 2.1 74.8 115.1 7 22.2 59.6 17.4 41.3 -0.41 0.32 -.076 1.0510 10 15 10 10 10 20 10

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Lot 54

TRAXS Rushmore – Sire to Lots 53 & 54

Lot 55

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7570610552.73130.477.5

Super growth and carcass bull with 10% WW and top 4% TI.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

HHL DELIGHT`S TRADERDam: HHL MISS LILLY DID MS LILLY DO IT

51H&H LIVESTOCK HHL MR DID IT 22C

Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 22C BD: 2/2/15 ASA# 3024219

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7.9 2.2 72.9 105.2 5.6 23.8 60.2 20 35.3 -0.48 0.27 -.083 1.1515 20 35 15 25 2 20 10 3

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7661811073.45127.477

Solid red Traxs Rushmore son out of a good milking Beef Maker dam.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263Dam: RYMO MS MAKER N63A RYMO MS MISSION A63X

53H&H LIVESTOCK

HHL MR MORE 25C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: 25C BD: 2/5/15 ASA# 3024224

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11.1 1.4 71.3 114.7 13.2 18.9 54.6 16.1 40.5 -0.35 0.24 -.045 1.1325 20 10 10 15 30 25 3

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7875112183.0915374.3

Lot 54 Koch Mighty Moo Shoo, Shane and Kate's bull is a very good representation of their red Sim-mental program. Moo Shoo is very level, thick stout bull, brings calving ease to your heifers, brings highmaternal traits along with carcass quality REA Top 25%. Top 1% API 153 and Top 15% TI 74. 30K test.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

HOOK`S XPECTATION 36XDam: RYMO SWEETXPECTATION 21A RYMO MS GUN G21W

54KOCH Cattle

KOCH MIGHTY MOOSHOO 501C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 501C BD: 1/12/15 ASA# 3044188

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14 -0.9 68 100.3 16.1 17.5 51.5 28 -0.32 0.21 -.040 0.9110 10 30 30 1 30 25

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7162011763.3016673.7

Lot 55 Outcross pedigree on this red, thick, stout bull. Lots of eye appeal and structurally sound bull. Hebrings calving ease with 18.7. Top 2% CE, Top 15% Milk, Top 4% API 165, Top 30% TI 72. 30K test.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW NO FAULT 455W GW MISS PREDESTINED 918T

GW LUCKY CHARM 084TSDam: JC MS RED CHARM 386A JC MS 701 036X

55KOCH Cattle

KOCH RED NO FAULT 560C Red Homo Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 AR Tattoo: 560C BD: 2/11/15 ASA# 3007207

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18.5 -3.8 45.6 80.5 10.2 27.1 49.9 13.1 -0.26 0.62 -.032 0.582 2 25 15 30 10

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8571511323.09133.678.9

Solid made calf out of a Preferred Beef dam.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: WS BEEF KING W107 WS MISS DREAMBOAT T17

HHL MR DO IT RIGHTDam: HHL SKITTLES HHL MISS RED DELIGHT

52H&H LIVESTOCK

HHL MR LYNCH 251C Hetero Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 251C BD: 2/5/15 ASA# 3024232

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8.9 2.9 80.9 113.3 11.1 17.6 58 22.1 40.8 -0.37 0.22 -.076 0.943 10 30 20 35 10 25 30 20 20

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Lot 58

W/C United – Sire to Lots 58-62

Lot 60

8963710652.58135.970.5

Lot 56 Thick Beef Maker son out of a Dunlouise Red Native cow. Thick, growthy bull. Top 10 % REA,Top 30% API 136 Top 30% TI 72.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72

Dam: KOCH MS RED NATIVE 019X NLC T291 TULLY

56KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR RED BEEF 540C Red Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AR Tattoo: 540C BD: 1/31/15 ASA# 3007154

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11.9 0.2 57.5 78.7 8.7 27.2 55.9 16.8 -0.37 0.38 -.043 0.8935 15 25 5 10

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7868911482.84155.374.6

Lot 57 Thick red bull from a first calf heifer. He is scurred. Top 10 CE , Top 5% Milk, Top 3% Marb,Top 15 % REA, Top 2% API 155, Top 10% TI 75.

GW PREDESTINED 701TSire: HOOK`S XPECTATION 36X HOOKS MIKA 141M

MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263Dam: MFSR MBM 824A MFSR LABEL 614U

57KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR XPECTATION 504C Red Scurred PB SM Tattoo: 504C BD: 1/19/15 ASA# 3007206

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13.1 -2.1 55 74.8 11.8 29.3 56.8 11.1 -0.39 0.43 -.029 0.9810 2 20 5 30 15 3 15

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10074613653.87123.678.1

Lot 58 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree. This is a thick, stout bull gaining 3.82 pounds onfeed at mid test. Growth and style in this bull plus top 10% Weaning, top 3% Yearling , top 20%REA, top 20 % TI 76. Use this 3/4 blood bull on Cows for pounds and carcass! 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

SAND RANCH HANDDam: BDV MS RANCH HAND W14 BDV PATTY LOU R108

58KOCH Cattle

KOCH ROBUST RANCH Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 517C BD: 1/26/15 ASA# 3007147

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8.5 1.9 78.6 130 8.4 19.8 59.1 50.3 -0.18 0.29 -.036 0.783 2 15 2 20

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8771912273.14126.476.5

Lot 60 Tested Homo black and polled. Here is another thick, heavy muscled son of W/C United.Growth and style to this bull will put pounds on your weaning, and yearling cattle. Top 15% Wean(72), top 15% Year (111) 20% REA (.74), 20% TI (76). 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

KAPPES STEAKHOUSE N317Dam: KOCH MS STEAKHOUSE 931W KOCH PB S6894

60KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR UNITED SH 581C Homo Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 581C BD: 2/18/15 ASA# 3007155

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10.3 0.7 72.3 111.6 5.9 19.9 56.1 37.2 -0.14 0.42 -.005 0.7415 15 25 20 35 25

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9577513413.35142.586.2

Lot 59 Homo Black tested and polled by pedigree. Here is a high performance son of W/C United bymaternal grandsire HC Hummer 12M. Gaining 4.09 pounds on a growth ration. Thick, correct bullwith heavy muscle. Top 2% WEAN (82.3), Top 1% Year (137.1), Top 15% REA, Top 20% API 142Top 4% TI 85. Take a look at this bull for the pounds at weaning and yearling weights. 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

HC HUMMER 12MDam: SRS R8 SRS LOLLY L1037

59KOCH Cattle

KOCH UNITED BEEF Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 576C BD: 2/17/15 ASA# 3007118

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10.8 1.4 84.2 139.8 10 20.7 62.8 55.3 -0.12 0.44 -.015 0.811 1 25 4 1 30 15

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Lot 61

Lot 62

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9567312123.4012379.6

Lot 61 Tested Homo Black and Homo Polled, His full brother was one of our high selling bulls lastyear, sold for $10,500. Maternal granddam is a daughter of WCC Special Design L309, by a BaldridgeNebraska 901 cow. Longevity in this cow family with his granddam is 10 this year and her dam is14 and still in the herd. Top 10% Wean, 10% Year, 25% REA, 15% TI. Pounds to add to your calfcrop with this bull. 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

GWS EBONYS TRADEMARK 6NDam: KOCH MS EBONY 123Y 611

61KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR UNITED 525C Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 525C BD: 1/29/15 ASA# 3007184

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9.4 1.2 75 117.2 2.2 20.7 58.2 41.3 -0.12 0.5 -.003 0.7310 10 15 10 25 25

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7766211002.63133.470.7

Lot 63 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree, growthy GW Robust son. This bull has been offtest as the other bulls pick on him, will be penned by himself at the sale. Top 25% CE, 25% Wean,25% Year, 15% REA.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

LRS LIMELIGHT 5501RDam: KOCH LL LUCY 012X J S LUCY EXT 3006

63KOCH Cattle

KOCH ROBUST LL 502C Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 502C BD: 1/17/15 ASA# 3007153

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13.3 0.4 63.2 93.8 8.8 21.1 52.7 26.3 -0.29 0.35 -.036 0.8125 20 15

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8365811452.99140.773.5

Lot 64 Lots of growth in these GW Robust sons with calving ease, Lot 63, 64,65, 66, 67 are all halfbrothers. Top 15% CE, 30% Wean, 25% Year, 20% REA, 25 % for both API and TI.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

31WDam: KOCH MS 31 EXT 262Z JS BEAUTY TIME 512

64KOCH Cattle

KOCH 31W ROBUST 524C Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 524C BD: 1/29/15 ASA# 3007162

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14.6 -0.9 64.3 100.4 9.4 21.9 54.1 28.4 -0.25 0.35 -.032 0.7715 25 35 35 35 35 30 20

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8369410522.3714975

Lot 65 Homo Black Homo Polled half brother to Lot 63, 64, 65, 66, 67. Top 10% CE, 15% Wean,15% Year, 20% REA, 15% in both API and TI. GW Robust out of a Koch LC Monte 803U daughter.Good thick stout bull.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

KOCH LC MONTE 803UDam: KOCH MS MONTE 277Z VERMILION LASS 2046

65KOCH Cattle

KOCH ROBUST M 546C Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 546C BD: 2/3/15 ASA# 3007175

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15.7 -0.8 63.7 94.7 10.1 20.8 52.7 25 -0.26 0.45 -.025 0.7910 25 25 30 30 20

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9566211333.04127.271.9

Lot 66 Homo Black Homo Polled by pedigree half brother to Lot 63, 64, 65, 66, 67. GW Robust sonout of Preferred Beef daughter. Smooth, attractive, well built bull to put pounds on your calves.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEFDam: KOCH PB S650 50

66KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR ROBUSTER 532C Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 532C BD: 1/30/15 ASA# 3007115

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11.8 1.3 67.7 104 8.1 18.8 52.6 33.7 -0.27 0.34 -.043 0.7925 25 25 25 20

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7755910532.99134.472.8

Lot 62 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree. Half brother to Lot 58-61. Yearling EPD 104, top25% TI. Here is a bull to put pounds on your calves also a chance to purchase 5 half brothers.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

RC CLUB KING 040RDam: KOCH MS KING 112Y 4103

62KOCH Cattle

KOCH KING UNITED Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 3/8 AN 1/8 GV Tattoo: 514C BD: 1/24/15 ASA# 3007188

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12.9 -1.9 62 99.4 6.5 17.7 48.7 26.6 -0.09 0.39 .001 0.5130 15 35

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Lot 68

Dam to Lot 40

Lot 70

9574013263.66145.582.9

Lot 67 Homo Black pedigree Polled. Half brother to Lot 63, 64, 65, 66. 3/4 blood maternal grandsireCCR Nells Dream N67R. Top 5% Wean, 15% Year, 3% REA, 20% API and 10% TI. Thick bull withlots of growth.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW ROBUST 605Z GW MISS GPRD 123X

CCR NELLS DREAM N67RDam: SRS T28 SRS P17

67KOCH Cattle

KOCH ROBUST DREAM Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 568C BD: 2/9/15 ASA# 3007135

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12.9 1.3 81.7 126.3 9.5 22 62.8 46.7 -0.27 0.3 -.038 130 2 3 30 4 4 25 3

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7170512263.51184.584.5

Lot 68 Wow. Homo Black and Homo Polled son of Hooks Shear Force out maternal daughter to SAVFinal Answer 0035. Been a favorite here for us. Style and thickness out of a first calf heifer birth ratio119. Calving Ease, maternal, and carcass all in one. Top 1% CE (21), 5% Milk, 3% REA (1.01), 1%API (184), 5% TI (83). This is a great bull herd sire prospect. 30K test.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151Sire: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035Dam: ANITA OF THISTLEDEW 2FA2 B C C AMBUSH ANITA 41-101

68KOCH Cattle

KOCH BUSHWAKER FORCE Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 518C BD: 1/26/15 ASA# 3007209

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21.2 -4.7 59.5 91.4 11.8 29 58.7 17.4 -0.3 0.67 -.001 1.011 1 15 5 15 15 10 3

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8365511232.78160.875.6

Lot 69 Homo Black and Homo Polled. CCR Sure Fire , Break Free son out of first calf heifer. Goodquite disposition.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

CCR SURE FIRE 5028YDam: KOCH MS SUREFIRE 3A5 LRS MS BREAK FREE 147Y

69KOCH Cattle

KOCH BREAK FORCE 558C Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 558C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3007164

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16.1 -1.1 54.9 75.5 10.4 25.4 52.8 26 13.1 -0.29 0.46 -.035 0.6710 20 25 20 1 20 30 35

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8364811533.30149.876.6

Lot 70 Homo Polled and testing for Black. Bull out of a first calf heifer. Great carcass with calvingease and maternal. Top 15% API, 20% TI, and 2% REA.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151Sire: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY

ALL/FHG FIRST ASCENT 117YDam: HPF BLACKCAP A710 BLACKJACKS BLACKCAP 496

70KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR FORCE 533C Hetero Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 533C BD: 1/31/15 ASA# 3007109

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15.7 -0.8 55.4 80.6 11.1 26.9 54.6 20.1 16.7 -0.4 0.47 -.035 1.0710 25 15 15 35 3 30 2

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Lot 73

Lot 74

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9077312713.51127.371.6

Lot 72 This bull's mother really out produced herself as a first calf heifer that weighed off an adjustedWW calf at 773 pounds. Top 15% Wean (73), 20% Year (105). Growth and muscled bull out of agreat producing heifer. Black and Polled.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: ELLINGSON DOMINATOR W905 ELLINGSON HUMMER T713

SRS TEXT BOOK 50TDam: MFSR TEXT 917A MFSR JOKER 225W

72KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR DOMINATOR 503C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 503C BD: 1/15/15 ASA# 3007205

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11.3 2.4 73.8 107.2 14.1 19.4 56.3 22.7 36.8 -0.31 0.05 -.060 0.8125 15 20 5 30 30 20 35

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9571712773.25147.275.7

Lot 71 Black, Polled by Pedigree. Out of a thick Land Rover daughter. Top 15% Milk, 10% CE, 2%REA, 10% API (145), 20% TI (73). Really easy going bull.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151Sire: HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38K C&D TRACY

SRS LAND ROVER L1007Dam: SRS U81 HILLS MAX E8 J5 BEEF

71KOCH Cattle

KOCH SHEAR ROVER 566C Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 566C BD: 2/9/15 ASA# 3007123

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13.8 1.2 65.1 97.3 10.7 26.9 59.4 24.4 29.5 -0.42 0.29 -.050 1.1710 35 35 15 15 15 10 15 2

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9370112063.2513072.5

Lot 74 This bull is by a bull we raised, who is thick and very stout with a very calm disposition. Heis a top 3% REA (1.00) Good solid bull with muscle and thickness.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: KOCH JIPSEY FORCE KOCH MISS JIPSEY 010X

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Dam: KOCH MS UPGRADE LC GW MISS SNAKE EYES 195W

74KOCH Cattle

KOCH 195W UP JIPSEY Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 592C BD: 2/27/15 ASA# 3007107

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12.2 2.1 65.3 97.1 7.5 25.6 58.2 30.8 -0.34 0.43 -.040 135 30 20 15 35 10 35 3

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9573211642.63139.770

Lot 75 Half brother to Lot 74 out of a Koch LC Monte 803U daughter, really nice bull out of a firstcalf heifer. Calm disposition. Thick and stout from all sides of his pedigree.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: KOCH JIPSEY FORCE KOCH MISS JIPSEY 010X

KOCH LC MONTE 803UDam: KOCH MS MONTE DICE SPRING VALLEY M690

75KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR SHEAR MONTE 589C Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 589C BD: 2/25/15 ASA# 3007111

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13.3 1.1 61.3 86.4 11.6 24.8 55.4 22.7 -0.26 0.32 -.022 0.825 15 25 30 30 20

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7570811762.94175.579.9

Lot 73 Hetero Black and Homo Polled really good bull with Top 1% CE 20, 15% Milk, 5% REA, 1%API (175), 2% TI (80). Maternal and carcass in this bull. 30K test.

NICHOLS LEGACY G151Sire: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58

GW LUCKY BOY 252UDam: KOCH MS HOOKS BOY HOOK`S YORK 51Y

73KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR LEGACY 520C Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 520C BD: 1/27/15 ASA# 3007097

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20.2 -2.9 62.9 93.7 12.6 26.3 57.7 21.3 -0.47 0.36 -.067 1.081 1 15 15 25 2 10 35 5

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Lot 76

Lot 77

9477112913.20126.272.9

Lot 76 Son of Koch LC Monte 803U. These Monte sons are great crosses on Angus cattle and allhave calm dispositions. Thick and muscle to put pounds on your calves.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KDam: KOCH LC 346 814U 346

76KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR O MONTE 585C Black Polled 5/8 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 MA 1/8 MX Tattoo: 585C BD: 2/24/15 ASA# 3007201

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12.1 1.4 71.7 109.6 7.7 19.9 55.8 37.1 -0.17 0.31 -.049 0.4835 15 20 30 20

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10076313373.45107.271.7

Lot 77 This good son of Koch LC Monte 803U has both his Dakota dam's and his sire's calm dispo-sition. This powerful Monte son will put lots of pounds on your calves.Top 10% Wean and 5% Year.Really like this bull - only thing I would change about him is he is Hetero Black, but Homo polled byPedigree. Be sure to look this bull up at the sale. 30K test.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

ES DAKOTA NK68Dam: BDV MS DAKOTA U14 BDV FAITH M6

77KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR MONTE D 598C Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 598C BD: 3/5/15 ASA# 3007152

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7.2 3.9 79.4 125 5 16 55.7 50.1 -0.2 0.11 -.047 0.764 2 35 2

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8977012682.99136.675.8

Lot 78 Homo Black Homo Polled by pedigree. Top 10% Wean, 15% Year, 15% API and 10% TI. Wehave 14 half brothers out of Koch LC Monte 803 plus there are 4 more in the sale from other con-signors. Another calm, thick good Monte son.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

GW LUCKY MAN 644NDam: KOCH MS LUCKYMAN 040X SRS U11

78KOCH Cattle

KOCH LUCKY MONTE 586C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 586C BD: 2/25/15 ASA# 3007140

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10.8 2.5 76.2 111.2 10.8 14.5 52.6 39.3 -0.2 0.29 -.044 0.6430 10 15 35 15 15

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9572412853.76127.272.4

Lot 80 Homo Black Homo Polled by pedigree; here is another Monte son born March 3. One of theyounger bulls in the sale gaining 3.55 pounds on mid weight test, bulls are fed a growing ration notpushed for maximum weight gain but to grow and develop to last.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

SRS LAND ROVER L1007Dam: SRS U83 SRS LIPPY L1088

80KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR MONTE U83 5C4 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 5C4 BD: 3/8/15 ASA# 3007095

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9.6 2.4 72.6 101.7 8.4 15.4 51.7 33.5 -0.18 0.26 -.040 0.5615 30 30 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

9476713263.14139.176.2

Lot 79 Homo Black Homo Polled by pedigree. Top 20% for CE, WW, YW, DOC. Top 15% API and TI.Dam is a good daughter of GW Lucky Man that really produces nice calves. March born bull with anadjusted weaning weight 767 pounds and weaning ratio 110.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

GW LUCKY MAN 644NDam: MFSR LUCKY 502X 311R

79KOCH Cattle

KOCH LUCKY MONTE 597C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 597C BD: 3/2/15 ASA# 3007185

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11.6 1.6 74.7 113.8 11.2 18.2 55.6 39.9 -0.22 0.26 -.043 0.720 10 10 30 35 15 20

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Lot 82

Lot 81

KOCH LC Monte – Sire to Lots 76-89

Lot 84

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8975012783.56135.370.5

Lot 81 Homo black test pending on homo polled. Born March 12, another young bull in the sale withgain of 3.55 pounds on mid weight. Take these half brothers home and raise yourself some calveswith pounds and growth.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

TRIPLE C BETTIS S72JDam: KOCH MS TRIPLE 031X SRS P63

81KOCH Cattle

KOCH MONTE 031X 5C11 Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 5C11 BD: 3/12/15 ASA# 3007143

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13 1.4 70.7 101.2 11.6 19.1 54.4 31.8 -0.25 0.12 -.040 0.7515 20 30 25 35

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9073412352.94134.671.3

Lot 83 Another March bull with Top 20% CE, 25% Wean, 30% Year, 20% API, and 30% TI. Montecrossed with Dream On.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

CCR MR DREAM ON L17RDam: SRS T21 SRS P79

83KOCH Cattle

KOCH MONTE DREAM 5C13 Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 5C13 BD: 3/15/15 ASA# 3007100

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11.9 1 71.3 104.7 12.3 19.1 54.7 33.4 -0.19 0.13 -.042 0.5620 30 20 20 15 30

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7773112763.30149.276.9

Lot 82 March bull gaining 3.45 and keeping up with the bigger bulls in the pen. Top 4% API and10% TI. Good Monte son out of GW Lucky Man daughter.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

GW LUCKY MAN 644NDam: KOCH MS LUCKY MAN 030X SRS P6

82KOCH Cattle

KOCH MONTE MAN Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 5C10 BD: 3/12/15 ASA# 3007146

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13.4 -0.1 69.5 104.9 10.9 15.4 50.1 32 -0.22 0.33 -.046 0.610 15 25 20 30 35 10

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7055010212.58133.271.8

Lot 84 This bull's dam is 14 years old, raising him and his twin brother. She has raised two sets oftwins now and will have calved by sale time. This Monte/Baldrigde Nebraska bred bull with a greatdisposition and longevity. Top 30% CE and Wean, 20% Year, 35% API and TI. 30K test.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

BALDRIDGE NEBRASKA 901Dam: VERMILION LASS 2046 VERMILION LASS 0281

84KOCH Cattle

KOCH MONTE NEBRASKA 506C Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 506C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3007198

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12.8 0.6 65.4 107 9.2 20.4 53.1 34.9 -0.02 0.39 -.005 0.3330 30 20 35 25

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BW

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9577813383.92120.667

Lot 85 March Bull calf gaining 4 pounds per day. Lots of growth and muscle in this bull. Homo BlackHomo Polled by pedigree. Dam is Daughter of WCC Special Design out of Baldridge Nebraska (thecow to Lot 84 is the Dam of cow 611). 3/4 Brother to Lot 84.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

Dam: 611

85KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR MONTE 611 5C12 Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 5C12 BD: 3/13/15 ASA# 3007186

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10.7 -0.2 57.7 83 4.5 18.4 47.3 18.9 -0.1 0.38 -.008 0.3735

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9563810852.99121.465.8

Lot 87 Another March Bull out of an Emblazon cow we call "Chunky". She is a deep, thick wide cow,with a calm disposition. Crossed with Monte, this bull will grow with depth and thickness.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

O C C EMBLAZON 854EDam: LRS MS EMBLAZON 0125X LRS MS ELECTRA 539R

87KOCH Cattle

KOCH EMBLAZON MONTE Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 5C17 BD: 3/17/15 ASA# 3007190

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11.3 2.1 62.9 88.6 6.3 11 42.5 25.4 -0.19 0.25 -.014 0.6835

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8563110772.8912868.5

Lot 86 March bull calf out of BCC Bushwacker cow by Monte. These 1/2 SM 1/2 AN bulls out ofMonte and 6006 cow are an awesome cross. Young bull with muscle and growth is a proven cross.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

B C C BUSHWACKER 41-93Dam: PRIDE OF THISTLEDEW 6006 BALDRIDGE PRIDE L156

86KOCH Cattle

KOCH MONTE 5C16 6006 Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 5C16 BD: 3/17/15 ASA# 3007124

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11 -0.3 56.7 85 7.1 22 50.3 20.2 -0.08 0.44 .008 0.4335 30

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9071510922.22136.875.5

Lot 90 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree. This is a growth bull with muscle and dam is areally good producing 1/2 blood cow. Top 15% Wean, 25% Year, 15% REA, and 15% TI.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

ML BLACK EXCEL J150Dam: KOCH MS BLEX BUSH 016X JS BEAUTY BUSHWACKER

90KOCH Cattle

KOCH TRADE YELLOWSTONE Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 530C BD: 1/30/15 ASA# 3007132

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12 0.8 66.5 91.4 6.7 22.6 55.8 25 -0.3 0.43 -.035 0.8335 30 30 15 35 15

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8964411823.30135.974.8

Lot 91 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree. Hooks Yellowstone on a Monte daughter, carcass,yearling and weaning EPD's.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

KOCH LC MONTE 803UDam: KOCH MS M 734 032X 734

91KOCH Cattle

KOCH YELLOWSTONE 550C Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 CS Tattoo: 550C BD: 2/3/15 ASA# 3007145

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11.9 1 68 104.1 6.6 19 53 33.3 -0.28 0.32 -.057 0.7135 25 25 30 20 25 30

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9569911662.89122.768.6

Lot 88 Mid March bull out of strong producing SimAngus cow, growth and muscle. Top 20% Weanand Yearling.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

LRS LIMELIGHT 5501RDam: KOCH MS LIME 815U JS ALICE TIME 4008

88KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR MONTE LIGHT 5C15 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 5C15 BD: 3/17/15 ASA# 3007203

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10.2 2 66.4 99.3 8 12.6 45.8 31.9 -0.13 0.27 -.028 0.4830 35 30

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9569212463.76136.973.6

Lot 89 Late March bull whose dam is a thick Angus cow by Present Value.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

SINCLAIR NET PRESENT VALUEDam: TRINITY MIDNIGHT F1 9245 TRINITY CHABLIS 3284

89KOCH Cattle

KOCH MONTE 5C19 9245 Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 5C19 BD: 3/23/15 ASA# 3007108

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12.2 1.1 64.6 104.9 8.7 14.7 47 34.4 -0.08 0.52 -.009 0.4835 35 25 25 20

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Lot 85

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Lot 92

Lot 94

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9071812463.20155.381.4

Lot 92 Test pending for Black and Polled will have results by sale time. Top 2% API and TI this is angreat cross in an attractive package. Bull with style and muscle.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

GW SNAKE EYES 173TDam: GW MISS SNAKE EYES 195W GW MISS LUCKY CHARM 832P

92KOCH Cattle

KOCH CHARM STONE Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 542C BD: 2/1/15 ASA# 3007119

S

14.1 0.8 72.8 112.4 10.8 21.6 58 37.8 -0.3 0.43 -.055 0.8410 30 15 10 35 20 20 3 35

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8969112353.61157.180.6

Lot 93 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree. Hooks Yellowstone, Dual Focus, RAB-EGL BlueMoon, Lucky Ace cross bull. This bull gained 4 pounds on grow ration. Top 15% CE, 30% Wean,30% Year, 20% REA, 10% for both API and TI. This bull has calving ease and grow power to putpounds on your calves.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249Dam: KOCH MS DUAL 233Z KOCH BLUE LUCKY 026X

93KOCH Cattle

KOCH FOCUS YELLOWSTONE Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 544C BD: 2/2/15 ASA# 3007177

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15 -0.2 66.1 104.8 9.6 20.5 53.6 32.2 -0.28 0.54 -.043 0.7915 35 30 25 30 30 20 20 20

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8965412103.30157.780.5

Lot 94 Homo Black and Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN bull out of a really good cow family that hasproduced for us year after year. Top 10% for both API and TI. 30K test.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

BALDRIDGE NEBRASKA 901Dam: JS BEAUTY NEBRASKA JS BEAUTY BUSHWACKER

94KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR YELLOWSTONE Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: 521C BD: 1/28/15 ASA# 3007122

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14.9 -1.4 61.8 103.1 9.7 25.1 56 29.8 -0.15 0.66 -.020 0.5715 20 30 30 25 25 10

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8972112673.81141.774.2

Lot 95 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree dam with weaning ratio of 103. Luck Charm crosson Yellowstone. This bull gained 3.58 pound to Mid test. Strong EPD's in this bull. He will work oncows and provide lots of growth.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KDam: KOCH T743 743

95KOCH Cattle

KOCH LUCKY YELLOWSTONE Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 MX Tattoo: 529C BD: 1/30/15 ASA# 3007125

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14.7 -0.9 62.5 95.3 8.4 26.9 58.2 25.3 -0.3 0.41 -.057 0.6815 25 15 15 15 35 25 35

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9067312223.51139.470.8

Lot 96 Homo Black and Homo Polled by pedigree. Top gaining bull for us in to Mid Weight gained4.18 pounds, take a look at this bull he has muscle, growth and is stout.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

KAPPES STEAKHOUSE N317Dam: KOCH SH 4011 902W JS ROSEANNE WINDY 4011

96KOCH Cattle

KOCH YELLOWSTONE SH 537C Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 537C BD: 1/31/15 ASA# 3007089

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14.2 -0.5 59.7 90.7 8.2 20.3 50.1 23.3 -0.28 0.32 -.036 0.7420 30 20 25

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Lot 98

Lot 99

Lot 100

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7772811682.84143.971.8

Lot 100 Half brother to Lot 99 out of a thick deep Black Shamrock cow we bought from Spring Valley.This bull will be one thick, stout, muscle herd bull. Top 10% API and Top 25% TI.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

BLACK SHAMROCK E157Dam: MISS SPRING VALLEY J499 MISS SPRING VALLEY G399

100KOCH Cattle

KOCH ROCK YANKEE 593C Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 593C BD: 2/28/15 ASA# 3007169

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12.5 0.1 60.1 86.4 11.6 28.5 58.6 21.3 -0.31 0.32 -.044 0.7615 20 25 10 20 10

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8974611812.47139.171

Lot 97 Black and polled dam is a quiet Preferred Beef daughter that really out produces herself. Lots90-97 are all half brothers.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEFDam: SRS T16 KAPPES LACEY P295

97KOCH Cattle

KOCH YELLOWSTONE 565C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 565C BD: 2/8/15 ASA# 3007106

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12.8 0.3 60.6 91.7 10.3 28.8 59.1 24.9 -0.39 0.24 -.071 0.8415 20 10 15 15 25 20 35

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947740

2.89137.471

Lot 98 Another great son out of Ollie daughter nice thick bull with muscle and quiet disposition.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: KOCH MS OLLIE LC 215Z KOCH LC LUCY 813U

98KOCH Cattle

KOCH OLIE YANKEE 583C Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 MX Tattoo: 583C BD: 2/20/15 ASA# 3007165

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14 0.9 64.1 96.3 11.3 23.7 55.7 28.5 -0.32 0.34 -.053 0.8120 35 15 35 30 15 25 15

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10070912103.2013774.8

Lot 99 Son of the bull we purchase from Nelson Livestock. Our "Nelson" bull is a deep, thick, stout, struc-turally correct bull, with a quiet disposition. "Nelson" is an easy calving bull with growth and thicknessthat he passes on to his sons. This son of his is a good bull out of a SAV Net Worth, Lucky Man bredcow, she out produces herself time after time. Top 25% WW and YW, 15% REA, 30% API and 20% TI.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

S A V NET WORTH 4200Dam: KOCH MS LUCKY NET 216Z SRS T3

99KOCH Cattle

KOCH NET YANKEE 596C Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 596C BD: 3/2/15 ASA# 3007161

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11.4 2.1 66.4 100.7 10.8 25.1 58.3 32.9 -0.27 0.52 -.036 0.8330 35 20 25 15 30 25 20 15

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Lot 101

Lot 103

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8962911353.09150.871.3

Lot 103 Son of our "Nelson" bull out of a moderate frame Hummer 1/2 SM 1/2 AN cow. Strong EPDfor API and TI. Attractive, thick bull.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

TFS HUMMER 8003UDam: TFS FORUM 2730Z TRINITY ERICA 4105 8276

103KOCH Cattle

KOCH YANKEE 5C7 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 5C7 BD: 3/9/15 ASA# 3007104

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15.4 -0.7 55.9 84.4 11.7 21.3 49.2 19.3 -0.18 0.51 -.017 0.5410 25 15 20

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9567111823.14130.170.6

Lot 101 Another March calf out of our Nelson bull(see lot 99 footnotes). Cow is an LRS cow we pur-chased. She is a young cow that is producing attractive deep muscled bulls.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

TNT AXIS X307Dam: LRS MS AXIS 283Z LRS MS DAKOTA 559R

101KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR YANKEE AXIS 5C5 Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 5C5 BD: 3/8/15 ASA# 3007202

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9.4 2.4 65 95.5 10.4 21.7 54.2 30.2 -0.31 0.3 -.032 0.9615 20

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8458210513.04137.159.4

Lot 102 Out of a moderate frame dam and thick moderate frame bull, this bull should be the same-- thick, deep and moderate. Calving ease and REA EPD's.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

TFS BLK DREAM L186 5015RDam: TFS ERICA 0381 2731Z TRINITYERICASILLUSION121

102KOCH Cattle

KOCH YANKEE 577C Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 577C BD: 2/17/15 ASA# 3007200

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15.4 -1.9 38.9 55.8 10 24.3 43.8 0.8 -0.38 0.34 -.049 0.710 15 25 30 4 30

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8374612913.71155.779.4

Lot 104 March 21 born bull that is really growing and keeping pace with the older bulls in his group,gaining 3.45 by mid test. Sired by bull we purchased from Nelson Livestock whom is a very deep,thick bull, calves born easy and grow very fast. Top 10% CE, 30% Wean, 10% API, and 15% TI.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249Dam: LRS MS DUAL FOCUS 210Z LRS MS OLIE 065X

104KOCH Cattle

KOCH FOCUS YANKEE 5C18 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 5C18 BD: 3/21/15 ASA# 3007138

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15.6 -0.7 68.7 106.5 11.4 22.5 56.8 32.3 -0.27 0.41 -.046 0.7510 25 20 25 15 25 30 25 35 25

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Lot 110

Lot 105

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8060410372.63166.670.9

Lot 108 Mother is an In Dew Time, Lucky Man bred cow. Top 10% CE, 4% API, and 20% Milk. Greatcalving ease bull.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

HTP SVF IN DEW TIMEDam: KOCH MS DEW LUCKY MAN KOCH MS LUCKYMAN 040X

108KOCH Cattle

KOCH IN DEW FORCE 567C Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 567C BD: 2/9/15 ASA# 3007099

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16.7 -1.7 46.1 59.3 11.7 25.7 48.8 2.6 -0.31 0.54 -.036 0.5910 15 15 20 15 20

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8770311082.42156.172.8

Lot 107 Hooks Shear Force, Koch LC Monte, Sands Ranch Hand-- all this as a nice bull out of a firstcalf heifer. Homo Black Homo Polled. Top 15 % 20% Milk, 10% API, and 20% TI.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

KOCH LC MONTE 803UDam: KOCH MS MONTE W14 349A BDV MS RANCH HAND W14

107KOCH Cattle

KOCH M FORCE 557C Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 557C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3007120

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14.6 -0.8 54.1 73 10.6 26.2 53.3 11.9 -0.29 0.47 -.049 0.5315 25 20 20 20 30

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8567812433.30139.672.6

Lot 105 March 30 born bull that is really growing and for his age keeping up with the older bulls inhis group. Thick bull with lots of room to grow. Black and homo polled by pedigree sire is bull wepurchase from Nelson Livestock whom is a very deep thick bull his calves come easy and grow fast.Top 20% CE, Top 25% API 139.

LBR RIGHT FOCUS W271Sire: NLC YANKEE 34Y NLC W51 WAVERLY

GWS EBONYS TRADEMARK 6NDam: KOCH MS EBONY FORCE 206Z KOCH IDOL SHEAR 907W

105KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR YANKEE 5C22 Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 5C22 BD: 3/30/15 ASA# 3007157

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14.1 0.3 63.1 93.2 8.1 22 53.6 25.7 -0.33 0.33 -.043 0.8720 10 10

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API

TI

9573111562.5314373.5

Lot 106 Homo Black Homo Polled Hooks Shear Force, Koch LC Monte bred bull so 3/4 brother toLot 107, out of a first calf heifer. Top 20% CE, 20% API (134), and 20% TI (75).

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

KOCH LC MONTE 803UDam: KOCH MS DREAM MONTE KOCH T701

106KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR M FORCE 551C Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 551C BD: 2/4/15 ASA# 3007102

SA

13.9 0.3 62.2 85.4 9 24.1 55.2 20.7 -0.21 0.51 -.033 0.5220 30 30 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8972112262.9416085.7

Lot 110 Nice thick, black blaze faced bull with some calving ease. Top 10% CE, 20 % both Weanand Yearling, Top 10% API, and 35% TI. Here is a black blaze faced bull with numbers and calvingease to go with those numbers. 30K test on this bull.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

TNT DUAL FOCUS T249Dam: KOCH MS DUAL 31W KOCH MS 31W 140Y

110KOCH Cattle

KOCH FOCUS INFORCE 543C Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 543C BD: 2/1/15 ASA# 3007197

SA

15.5 -1 70.3 106 6.9 23.7 58.9 31.3 -0.16 0.71 -.024 0.5710 25 15 25 35 15 35 5

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 111

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8466810842.63153.971

Lot 111 Homo Black Homo Polled by pedigree. Nice heifer bull. Very tame since he was hand raisedand loves to be scratched. Moderate framed bull out of moderate frame first calf heifer. Top 10% CE,3% Milk, 10% API, and 35% TI.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: S D S IN FORCE 112Y S D S PRINCESS 925W

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: KOCH MS OLLIE PB KOCH PB S6894

111KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR O IN FORCE 572C Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Tattoo: 572C BD: 2/10/15 ASA# 3007110

SA

16.5 -2.4 49.3 74.5 10.7 30.6 55.3 11 -0.31 0.51 -.043 0.6410 10 20 3 30 15 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9574011642.63134.378

Lot 114 is a very thick son of TNT Axis. He is hetero black as his dam is a red Beef Maker bred cow.He has really performed on feed and really grown to a thick, stout bull, gained 3.36 pounds by midweight on feed. He is in the Top 1 % on REA, Top 30 % API and Top 10% for TI.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

WS BEEF MAKER R13Dam: LBR MS GINGER MAKER X111 LBR MS RED CHEROKEEN304

114KOCH Cattle

KOCH MR AXIS 511C Hetero Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 AR Tattoo: 511C BD: 1/24/15 ASA# 3007172

SA

8.8 1.2 70.6 94.3 8.7 20.6 55.9 27.1 -0.37 0.47 -.026 1.1615 25 5 30 1

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

$W

$B

9069311973.0947.5668.38

Lot 115 Purebred Angus Son of BCC Bushwacker. He is out of a really nice Angus that we werehoping for a heifer out of but got this nice bull instead. Dam is a Final Answer cow from TrinityFarms in Washington. EPDs from the American Angus Association.

PARAMONT AMBUSH 2172Sire: B C C BUSHWACKER 41-93 R C ANITA T BANDO 918903

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035Dam: TRINITY ERICA 4105 1270 TRINITY DAYTIME 3283

115KOCH Cattle

KOCH 582C BUSHWACKER 1270 Homo Black Homo Polled PB AN Tattoo: 582C BD: 2/18/15 AAA# 18332144

AN

6 1.1 50 80 8 21 -2.16 18 4.41 0.29 .046 0.5630

CED BW WW YW CEM Milk MW $EN CW $YG Marb Fat RE

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8969112013.25146.777

LOT 112 Hetero Black, Homo Polled, son of TNT Axis X307 out of a very moderate framed HooksShear Force daughter. Great gain and very stout bull. Top 2% REA, 15% Milk, API (140), and 20%TI 76. 30k Test on this bull.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KDam: HOOK`S YORK 51Y HOOKS TACEY 104T

112KOCH Cattle

KOCH AXIS 51Y 555C Hetero Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 555C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3007174

SA

12.3 -0.6 64.4 93 11.4 26.2 58.4 24.2 -0.36 0.43 -.029 1.0835 30 35 15 20 15 5 35 1

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8266411012.68126.370.3

Lot 116 is a Sure Fire son that had to get grafted onto a heifer. He is out of an Olie cow. 30K test.

DIKEMANS SURE BETSire: CCR SURE FIRE 5028Y CCR MS 4045 TIME 7332T

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: MFSR OLIE 622Z MFSR MAGGIE 820S

116MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FIRE 224/362C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 224/362C BD: 1/15/15 ASA# 3001645

S

11.3 1.3 64.9 89.9 11.2 18.6 51 20 25 -0.32 0.17 -.034 0.9225 30 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

10081213483.56129.681.1

Lot 113 This TNT Axis son is out of Hooks Shear Force maternal grandsire, gaining 3.82 by mid testat the feed lot on a growth ration, not pushed for optimal gain. Top 3% Wean, 10% yearling, 2%REA, 30% API, and 3% TI. Nice, thick bull that is very stout.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KDam: PSR MISS FORCE W935 MISS PELTON R534

113KOCH Cattle

KOCH AXIS FORCE 563C Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 563C BD: 2/7/15 ASA# 3007142

S

7.2 2.8 83 120.7 9.6 19 60.5 45.3 -0.31 0.34 -.030 1.172 3 10 5 10 2

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 117

Lot 119

WS Beef Maker – Sire of Lot 120

8473213103.20119.370.9

Here is Axis son that is a better calf than his numbers will indicate. 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RDam: MFSR RIGHT-ON 801Y TT-MISS DELIGHT

117MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR AXIS 110C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 110C BD: 1/16/15 ASA# 3001637

S

7.2 2.7 70.2 107.2 9.9 24.5 59.6 37.7 -0.26 0.21 -.032 0.9125 20 25 15 20 30 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8586113582.9413480.3

Take look here at good red Beef Maker son out of Red Label cow. Good numbers too. 30K test.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72

REMINGTON RED LABEL HRDam: MFSR LABEL 614U MFSR BB 404S

120MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR MAKER 824C Red Hetero Polled PB SM Tattoo: 824C BD: 1/18/15 ASA# 3001612

S

11.1 1.7 75.5 104 11.5 26.7 64.5 18.8 33.5 -0.39 0.3 -.060 1.0525 10 25 25 15 3 30 15 15 35 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8374812603.25129.570.4

Here is a black Rushmore son which goes back to Black Irish. This calf was also grafted onto a heifer.30K test.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

BLACK SHAMROCK E157Dam: MFSR IRISH 415S MFSR 801 210P

118MILLER SIMMENTAL MFSR RUSH 608/358C

Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 608/358C BD: 1/17/15 ASA# 3001639

S

11.5 0.6 66.2 99.5 19.4 23.1 56.2 22.9 29.9 -0.4 0.05 -.059 1.0325 25 35 1 30 25 15 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7678713313.30130.570.1

Another good Axis son with Limit Up on the dam's side. A good cow family. 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

RAINS LIMIT UPDam: MFSR LIMIT 141N 905L

119MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR AXIS 318C Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 318C BD: 1/18/15 ASA# 3001698

S

10.7 0.3 70.2 99.9 12.7 18.7 53.8 29.4 -0.29 0.08 -.035 0.8630 20 25 30 15 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 121

Lot 124

Lot 125

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7774013223.35113.366.7

This is one I would recommend for heifers. 30K test.

WHF DESPERADO 212GSire: ESMJ CONSERVATIVE MJ9365 CNS LISA MARIE J936

MFSR MAGNUM 323SDam: MFSR M3 724A MFSR JOKER 016T

121MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR CONSERVE 361C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 361C BD: 1/18/15 ASA# 3001608

S

10.4 2.3 67.7 102 3.1 30.5 64.3 19.9 34 -0.35 -0.06 -.063 0.8935 30 25 3 3 30 30 35 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8075811822.47113.261.5

One of those good Monte calves out of a super Superior cow. 30K test.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

MR NLC SUPERIOR S6018Dam: MFSR SUPER 239Z 526M

122MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR MONTE 219C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 219C BD: 1/19/15 ASA# 3001690

S

8.3 1.4 61.4 87.8 10.8 18.4 49.1 24 -0.27 0.01 -.049 0.6335

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8477412803.2012170.1

A good SimAngus bull. Better than the numbers would indicate. 30K test.

DIKEMANS SURE BETSire: CCR SURE FIRE 5028Y CCR MS 4045 TIME 7332T

APEX FOCUS 053Dam: MFSR APEX 416Z MFSR 801 133P

124MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FIRE 200C Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 200C BD: 1/19/15 ASA# 3001643

SA

7.9 2.2 68.5 98.2 10.6 20.3 54.5 31.3 -0.21 0.27 -.018 0.7720 20 35 35 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7269312252.73122.465.5

Now here is a true easy calving heifer bull. 30K test.

WHF DESPERADO 212GSire: ESMJ CONSERVATIVE MJ9365 CNS LISA MARIE J936

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RDam: MFSR RIGHT-ON 25A 88M

125MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR CONSERVE 341C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 341C BD: 1/19/15 ASA# 3001605

S

12.7 1.4 58.4 89.6 2.9 29.1 58.3 20.6 25.5 -0.34 0.06 -.060 0.7715 5 20 35 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7773511672.89125.767.9

Here is another heifer bull prospect. 30K test.

DIKEMANS SURE BETSire: CCR SURE FIRE 5028Y CCR MS 4045 TIME 7332T

GW LUCKY MAN 644NDam: MFSR LUCKY 405X JJKP474

123MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FIRE 023C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 023C BD: 1/19/15 ASA# 3001652

S

11.9 1.3 58.9 80 9.6 19.6 49 19.4 19.1 -0.32 0.22 -.038 0.8120 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 129

Lot 126

SRS Right On – Sire of Lot 127

Lot 128

7870612813.14115.863.8

This Rushmore son is a herd bull prospect with good birth weight numbers. 30K test.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

REMINGTON RED LABEL HRDam: MFSR LABEL 214X 915M

126MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR RUSH 027C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 027C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3001691

S

10.8 0.8 61.7 92 16 16.7 47.5 20.8 25.8 -0.42 -0.06 -.058 1.0530 30 1 10 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8178813923.66121.868

Good performance Right-On son. 30K test.

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEFSire: SRS RIGHT-ON 22R SRS G720 GILLIAN

MS MR IRISH 801KDam: 310R MFSR BB 804N

127MILLER SIMMENTAL MFSR RIGHT-ON 510C

Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 510C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3001685

S

10.1 2.2 66.4 105.5 12.7 27.2 60.5 21.7 36.2 -0.24 0.04 -.052 0.6535 35 20 15 15 10 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7376912272.78148.178.8

Here is a good red SimAngus son with heifer bull qualities. 30K test.

HOOKS SHEAR FORCE 38KSire: WS BEEF MAKER R13 DCR MS RIBEYE N72

SHOCO DATADam: MFSR SHOCO 824Z MFSR LABEL 614U

128MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR MAKER 201C Red Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AR Tattoo: 201C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3001646

SR

13.4 -0.4 67.9 92.8 9.2 26.6 60.5 23.9 -0.3 0.44 -.037 0.8225 30 25 35 15 10 15 30 15

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

10082613933.45103.767.3

Here was my pick of the bunch! An outstanding Monte son for mature cows. 30K test.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKERDam: MFSR JOKER 146U TT MIDNIGHT FORTUNE

129MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR MONTE 836C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 836C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3001644

S

5.3 4.1 75.4 115.3 9 16.9 54.6 44.5 -0.2 0.06 -.040 0.7310 10 5

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

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Ellingson Dominator – Sire of Lot 130

Lot 131

Lot 133

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8673011652.6313366.4

Good solid Dominator son. 30K test.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: ELLINGSON DOMINATOR W905 ELLINGSON HUMMER T713

TRIPLE C BETTIS S72JDam: MFSR BETTIS 710Y MFSR JOKER 411T

130MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR DOMINATOR 101C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 101C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3001616

S

14 1.6 62.1 84.7 10.8 17.3 48.4 25 22.3 -0.4 0.08 -.061 0.9110 35 10 15 35 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8689113733.4011874.7

A powerful Monte son that will fit the bill for your performance. 30K test.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

KMK ALLIANCE 6595 I87Dam: MFSR ALLI 75Y MFSR MAGNUM 801T

132MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR MONTE 100C Homo Black Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 100C BD: 1/21/15 ASA# 3001679

SA

8.8 2.2 80.1 118.9 7.6 16.9 57 43.4 -0.1 0.19 -.022 0.552 10 20 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8077412733.09129.576.1

An outstanding Beef King son, with some BLING and calving ease too. 30K test.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: WS BEEF KING W107 WS MISS DREAMBOAT T17

MFSR ROD 331UDam: MFSR HR3 320Y MFSR DASH 013N

133MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR KING 102C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 102C BD: 1/21/15 ASA# 3001565

S

10.4 1.2 74.8 99.2 14.8 15.8 53.2 20.3 29.7 -0.37 0.18 -.072 0.8235 35 10 35 3 25 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7874512513.30125.567

Another Monte son to match the others with their thickness and growth. 30K test.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

ES DAKOTA NK68Dam: MFSR DAKOTA 508X 131R

131MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR MONTE 015C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 015C BD: 1/21/15 ASA# 3001700

S

11 1.7 63.8 91.7 8.7 18.4 50.3 26.8 -0.3 0.16 -.061 0.6725 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 138

8785513242.5812677.5

Some different blood lines in this bull. 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: TNT AXIS X307 TNT MISS U27

LRS TIME ZONE 28UDam: MFSR ZONE 715Y JJK T704

134MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR AXIS 105C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 105C BD: 1/21/15 ASA# 3001560

S

6.1 3.2 80.1 111.6 10.9 17.2 57.2 40.3 -0.28 0.32 -.032 13 10 30 25 15 10 15

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8275811863.09129.268.8

More of those growthy Right-On calves. They never miss. 30K test.

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEFSire: SRS RIGHT-ON 22R SRS G720 GILLIAN

LRS TIME ZONE 28UDam: MFSR ZONE 502Y 311R

136MILLER SIMMENTAL MFSR RIGHT-ON 119C

Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 119C BD: 1/25/15 ASA# 3001623

SR

9.5 2.5 61.8 85.9 10 19.9 50.8 22.1 24.4 -0.3 0.26 -.057 0.6535 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9068811222.78113.465.4

A solid Rushmore son out of good Beef King cow family. 30K test.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

WS BEEF KING W107Dam: MFSR KING 620Y MFSR HOTTIE 940S

138MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR RUSH 106C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: 106C BD: 1/26/15 ASA# 3001674

S

11.6 1.6 63.4 86.9 15.4 15.5 47.2 17.9 23.6 -0.42 0.02 -.057 1.0220 2 10 10

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8678313393.40121.466.7

Another Sure Fire son with moderate birth weight and a great weaning weight. 30K test.

DIKEMANS SURE BETSire: CCR SURE FIRE 5028Y CCR MS 4045 TIME 7332T

KSU VENOM 101MDam: MFSR VENOM 221W 034M

139MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FIRE 909C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 909C BD: 1/26/15 ASA# 3001669

S

10.6 2.3 65.4 92.2 11.6 15.4 48.1 21.2 27.9 -0.27 0.09 -.038 0.7530 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8274512612.7811966.8

Another one of those easy calving Conservative sons. 30K test.

WHF DESPERADO 212GSire: ESMJ CONSERVATIVE MJ9365 CNS LISA MARIE J936

PPSR 69WDam: JJK MISS A395 69W MISS PRICKLY PEAR 727T

137MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR CONSERVE 340C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 340C BD: 1/26/15 ASA# 3001706

S

11.9 2.3 62 93.9 4.7 30.8 61.8 19.4 29.3 -0.36 0.07 -.056 0.9120 2 10 25 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

8672111833.04135.573.7

Another pretty good Beef King son. 30K test.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: WS BEEF KING W107 WS MISS DREAMBOAT T17

SHOCO DATADam: MFSR DATA 222Y 704M

135MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR KING 123C Red Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AR Tattoo: 123C BD: 1/22/15 ASA# 3001614

SR

9.9 1.5 70.4 91.3 12.2 13.9 49.1 25.5 -0.29 0.36 -.047 0.7415 10 20 25

10071312673.14109.164.2

Sure Fire son out of big Magnum cow. 30K test.

DIKEMANS SURE BETSire: CCR SURE FIRE 5028Y CCR MS 4045 TIME 7332T

GFI MAGNUM K52Dam: MFSR MAGNUM 801T TT-MISS DELIGHT

140MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FIRE 75C Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 75C BD: 1/27/15 ASA# 3001558

S

4.6 5.6 69.4 94.3 8.9 16.3 51 21 33.7 -0.27 0.1 -.045 0.7825 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 145

Lot 141

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8365812323.40132.973.1

First calf out of my new Proposition bull, and I think he will only get better. 30K test.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: CDI PROPOSITION 289A CDI MS HIGH ROLLER 60Y

WCS MR HOT ROD 210MDam: MFSR ROD 417T MFSR NOPHALT 809P

141MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR PROP 712C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 712C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3001688

S

12.4 1.2 67.5 101.8 12.8 25.7 59.4 21.3 32.1 -0.22 0.18 -.018 0.8315 35 30 30 15 20 15 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8671913023.97121.667

No homo black here (red calf out of black parents). Possible outcross for those looking for differentred bloodlines. 30K test.

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RSire: LBR ASSURANCE Y702 LBR MISS DREAM T702S

CIRCLE S LEACHMAN 600UDam: MS 717J 239G_

144MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FRANK 918C Red Hetero Polled 3/4 SM 1/8 CS 1/8 MX Tattoo: 918C BD: 2/8/15 ASA# 3001651

S

12.2 1.4 58.4 96.4 11 24 53.2 17.6 30 -0.15 0.16 -.034 0.4635 20 30 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8567911673.40127.267

Another good Proposition calf. 30K test.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: CDI PROPOSITION 289A CDI MS HIGH ROLLER 60Y

MFSR MAGNUM 323SDam: MFSR M3 603X MFSR BB 336S

145MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR PROP 028C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 028C BD: 2/9/15 ASA# 3001689

S

11.6 1.4 61.4 80.2 12.4 24.5 55.2 23.1 19.2 -0.34 0.11 -.046 0.8120 15 25 35 25 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8680813833.769767.1

30K test.

TOP FUEL U250 HRSire: MFSR FUEL 614Z MFSR BB 404S

RYMO MR PREFERRED P09RDam: RYMO SHEZA BEEF LABEL RYMO MISS LABEL 943L

143MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR 95TF 716C Hetero Black Hetero Polled PB SM Tattoo: 716C BD: 2/7/15 ASA# 3001567

S

5.9 3.8 72.7 110.8 11.4 20.7 57.1 13.8 41.4 -0.23 0 -.063 0.6115 15 25 25 10 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8170710632.37133.569.1

Another good Proposition calf with a Rushmore dam. 30K test.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: CDI PROPOSITION 289A CDI MS HIGH ROLLER 60Y

TRAXS RUSHMORE X103Dam: MFSR RUSH 529A 904R

142MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR PROP 350C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: 350C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3001576

S

12.3 0.9 61.2 81.4 13.3 17.7 48.3 23.1 19.1 -0.4 0.18 -.037 1.0815 30 10 25 15 5

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

LBR Assurance – Sire of Lot 144

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Lot 146

Lot 150

927299991.8092.551.1

Lot 146's numbers might not be too good, but this is a good calf form good cow family. 30K test.

WCS MR HOT ROD 210MSire: MFSR ROD 331U MFSR DASH 821N

MFSR ROD 331UDam: MFSR HR3 410X LBR MS DAYTONA P434

146MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR HR3 020C Hetero Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 020C BD: 2/9/15 ASA# 3001659

S

5.6 3.9 55.2 63.8 10.4 13.8 41.4 20.9 12.9 -0.28 -0.14 -.055 0.46CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7967711873.35124.467.3

Double Right-On in this pedigree. 30K test.

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RSire: LBR ASSURANCE Y702 LBR MISS DREAM T702S

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RDam: MFSR RIGHT-ON 720A MFSR TESTIMONY 936T

148MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FRANK 365C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 365C BD: 2/10/15 ASA# 3001670

S

11.6 1.7 56.7 93.4 10.9 24.1 52.5 18.2 28.7 -0.2 0.23 -.040 0.5220 30 30 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9578012422.688862.8

Old fashion, red calf from a good cow family. 30K test.

TOP FUEL U250 HRSire: MFSR FUEL 614Z MFSR BB 404S

MS DASH 126GDam: MFSR DASH 013N MS MISS PRIDE 703K

150MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR 95TF 320C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 320C BD: 2/13/15 ASA# 3001703

S

5.4 4 69.3 99.2 13.2 18.7 53.3 12.5 34.6 -0.28 -0.06 -.073 0.6125 35 10 25 20

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9071912193.25117.860.1

First and only calf out of my new Cruise bull, but will sure be a favorite sire group in the years ahead.30K test.

CDI ENDEAVOR 13XSire: CDI CRUISE 230A TJ 4N

RAINS LIMIT UPDam: 807M 603H

151MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR CRUISE 20C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 20C BD: 2/16/15 ASA# 3001694

S

10.6 1.5 58.4 84.6 10.9 19.9 49.1 22.5 -0.29 0.01 -.042 0.7430 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9376212182.73101.263.1

A good red calf for being one of the youngest in the sale. 30K test.

WCS MR HOT ROD 210MSire: MFSR ROD 331U MFSR DASH 821N

MFSR LABEL 336TDam: MFSR RL3 712W MFSR ROD 417T

152MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR HR3 98C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: 98C BD: 2/21/15 ASA# 3001673

S

5.8 5.1 73.2 100.8 10.9 15.4 51.9 19.5 36.7 -0.22 -0.06 -.053 0.5915 30 30 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

8781613303.14125.774.4

Some pretty good numbers in this younger calf. 30K test.

SRS RIGHT-ON 22RSire: LBR ASSURANCE Y702 LBR MISS DREAM T702S

HC HUMMER 12MDam: MFSR HUMMER 823T 823

149MILLER SIMMENTAL

MFSR FRANK 722C Hetero Black Hetero Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 MX Tattoo: 722C BD: 2/12/15 ASA# 3001563

SA

11.3 1.8 68 107.2 11.1 23.9 57.9 16.3 36.5 -0.13 0.27 -.027 0.5125 20 15 35 20 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

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Adj. YW

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Lot 153

Lot 156

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8379913353.71124.374.9

Wow. Here is a super First Ascent calf out of a Lucky Man/Shamrock cow. Very long, balanced andcomplete. Great growth, maternal, and carcass numbers. Super disposition. 30K test.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: ALL/FHG FIRST ASCENT 117Y OVAL F NICOLETTE N443

GW LUCKY MAN 644NDam: RYMO LUCKY ROCK L19X RYMO SHEZA SHAMROCK S19U

153RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO LUCKY ASCENT U19C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: U19C BD: 1/25/15 ASA# 3023575

S

7.3 2.7 75.5 116.1 10.2 27.4 65.1 21 42.8 -0.34 0.12 -.070 0.9210 10 10 2 10 35 20 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8373711983.25114.468.9

An Ascent son out of a Legend/600U cow. Shorter in length than lot 153 but has lots of depth andpower. Top 3% for Shear along with impressive growth and ADG numbers. 30K test.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: ALL/FHG FIRST ASCENT 117Y OVAL F NICOLETTE N443

DAUME LEGEND M081Dam: RYMO GEORGIAS LEGEND RYMO MISS 600U 615K

154RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO LEGENDS ASCENT U62C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: U62C BD: 1/29/15 ASA# 3023563

S

6.6 2.8 70.9 108.5 6.1 24.2 59.6 20.3 38.5 -0.33 0.02 -.060 0.9220 15 30 15 15 35 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7482413143.35143.773.5

Lot 156 is a stand out. This Break Free son is out of a first calf heifer that did an outstanding jobwith an 824 lb. Adj. WW and he only started at 74 lbs.! He is very clean fronted and showy. Onceyou get past his physical strengths, his numbers will make you love him even more. Very solid andusable numbers across the board. 30K test.

NLC STETSON 36SSire: NLC BREAK FREE 72W NLC K7551 KAVALINE

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: RYMO MISS OLIE 054A RYMO MS RUM CANYON 353U

156RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO LEGACY BREAK F54C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: F54C BD: 1/15/15 ASA# 3023603

S

14.9 0.4 70 108.5 11.1 18 53 35 -0.34 0.16 -.058 0.914 20 25 15 30 25 35 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7583213083.25143.274.1

Lot 157 is a 3/4 brother to 156 out of a first calf Olie heifer as well. She too did an phenomenal jobwith an 832 lb. Adj. WW and started at 75 lbs. Wow! Very similar in structure, type and EPD's to156. They would make a great package. 30K test.

NLC STETSON 36SSire: NLC BREAK FREE 72W NLC K7551 KAVALINE

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: RYMO SHEZA OLIE 087A SRS U87

157RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO LAND FREE F87C Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: F87C BD: 1/15/15 ASA# 3023607

S

15.1 0.9 75.6 115.4 12.9 16.7 54.4 39.7 -0.4 0.07 -.062 1.133 30 10 10 15 15 15 35 3

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7875813143.56124.275.7

The DKSR Mr Olie calves come out and grow! By week 2 they catch your eye on their thickness anddepth. 017C is super strong with his calving ease numbers and really balanced overall. He is out ofa nice, moderate framed Trademark daughter we got from Koch's 3 years ago. Nice tight udder. His79 lb. BW to 758 WW shows his abilities.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: DKSR MR OLIE X4 SRS U101

GWS EBONYS TRADEMARK 6NDam: KOCH MS FIRST 117Y KOCH T701

158RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO OLIE MARK 017C Hetero Black Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: 017C BD: 1/14/15 ASA# 3023610

S

14 0.3 70 108.3 7.8 20.4 55.4 14.6 34.8 -0.4 0.15 -.061 1.0610 20 25 15 35 25 15 35 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

836839721.96107.559.1

Give Miner Ascent a look. His numbers don't do him the justice he deserves. His Coal Miner damcame from Begger's Diamond V and she has produced 4 great bull calves for us. She is very moderatein frame, great udder, and consistently produces the kind of calves you like to have in the feed lot.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: ALL/FHG FIRST ASCENT 117Y OVAL F NICOLETTE N443

KSR COALMINER 451RDam: BDV MS COAL MINER T68 BDV MS SMOKER R68

155RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MINER ASCENT U67C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: U67C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3023612

S

8.5 0.7 46.1 56.8 8 23.5 46.6 16.6 4.6 -0.4 0.15 -.063 0.6825 35 15 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 160

Lot 163

8274511442.7313268.4

Another X4 son that shines with his length and thickness. He excels at the CE end and the carcassend of performance and certainly won't hurt you in the growth area. Out of a Hustler cow that hasdone a nice job year after year for us.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: DKSR MR OLIE X4 SRS U101

ACC1 HUSTLER 2NDam: RYMO MS LUCKYDREAM L33X SRS U33

159RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO LUCKY OLIE 033C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 033C BD: 1/18/15 ASA# 3023590

S

12.3 2 64.5 87.2 9.7 22.3 54.6 24.8 24.3 -0.45 0.1 -.076 0.9815 15 4 20 15

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8273412373.45133.170.4

Our only Monte son, but he is a good one. Just as thick and deep as some of Koch's and Miller'sbulls. His top 25% API covers him from end to end for usefulness. His dam is a smaller framed cowwith a great udder and disposition.

GW LUCKY CHARM 665KSire: KOCH LC MONTE 803U LRS MS REVOLUTION 656S

LBR MIDNIGHTS DREAMS117Dam: RYMO MS MIDNIGHT 963W LBR MS S632

160RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MIDNITE MONTE M63C Hetero Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: M63C BD: 1/22/15 ASA# 3023613

S

10.5 1.2 65.6 99.2 11 14.3 47.1 30.8 -0.27 0.24 -.064 0.5930 35 35 30 25 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8174911652.78133.266.6

Lot 161 is our only Yellowstone out of a first calf heifer. His Adj. WW was still a 749 out of a CE orientedEntourage dam. He is lighter in frame than some of the Yellowstone's but very correct. Top 20% API.

HOOKS TAURUS 24TSire: HOOK`S YELLOWSTONE 97Y HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

HPF/BORNE HEZA STAR Y037Dam: RYMO SHEZA STAR 129A RYMO CURLY REALITY W29W

161RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO YELLOWSTONE STAR Hetero Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: Y39C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3023625

S

11.7 1 59.3 85.4 11.9 24.3 53.9 22.2 -0.35 0.18 -.056 0.820 30 20 30 30

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8266710592.58150.171.6

This Substance son has a lot to offer. Out of one our smaller framed, easy fleshing cows he has a supermaternal side. His grand dam made us many great calves. He was only 82 lbs. at birth and ranks in thetop 20% for CE. If you are after carcasses his 1% Shear and top 15% Marb might catch your eye.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

BROOKS ABOVE PARDam: RYMO TRAVELS ABOVE 709U CGS MISS E209

162RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO SUBSTANCEABOVE S09C Hetero Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: S09C BD: 1/17/15 ASA# 3023594

SA

14.1 0.1 51.9 77 8.7 19.6 45.5 16 -0.23 0.58 -.037 0.5220 15

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7968710392.2714972.6

Lot 163 pretty well matches lot 162. Out of a smaller framed Above Par 2nd calf heifer. His brotherlast year was a favorite at the sale. Check out his top 1% Marb, Shear, Doc numbers. Top 4% APIand 10% TI.

GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSSire: GW-WBF SUBSTANCE 820Y GW MISS MATERNAL 558P

RYMO MR ABOVE 715UDam: RYMO MISS SOCKS 750Z RYMO MS BEEF P50R

163RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MR SUBSTANCE S50C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: S50C BD: 1/22/15 ASA# 3023549

SA

12.3 0.8 56 80.1 10.7 25.8 53.8 18.7 -0.27 0.5 -.056 0.5115 30 35 20 1

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

Ellingson Legacy – Grandsire of Lot 159

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Lot 166

Lot 170

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8078112423.30143.368.1

491S out of Y037 is a no brainer for calving ease. His sire never let us down on the heifers. He rankstop 10 and 15% for CE an BW and goes on to be very strong in the carcass areas with top 25% Mar-bling and top 15% Shear. Very balanced with a top 10% API. A nice blend of outcross blood lines tochange things up as well.

CLO LTS ENTOURAGE 72TSire: HPF/BORNE HEZA STAR Y037 HPF MISS SHEZA STAR U128

SRS J914 PREFERRED BEEFDam: SVR S691 N604

165RYMO CATTLE CO

RL4 RYMO LUCKY STAR 491C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 491C BD: 3/4/15 ASA# 3015298

S

13.6 0 53.3 79.7 13.9 22.7 49.3 25.3 17.5 -0.32 0.25 -.047 0.7310 15 10 10 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8173512062.73124.363.4

Lot 164 is a very showy Entourage/Olie grandson. He is very clean made with lots of muscle all theway through. Great disposition and cow family. His maternal sister was a high selling Bred Heifer atthe Montana Choice Sale in December.

CLO LTS ENTOURAGE 72TSire: HPF/BORNE HEZA STAR Y037 HPF MISS SHEZA STAR U128

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: BDV MS OLLIE W58 BDV DOLLY T47

164RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MR ENTOURAGE 158C Hetero Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 158C BD: 2/1/15 ASA# 3023552

S

12.8 1.1 58.1 88.3 11.9 21.6 50.6 23.1 24.3 -0.38 0 -.066 0.8315 35 20 25 20 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8371611112.4291.958.7

Lot 167 is a clean fronted heavy muscled bull. He is out of an older cow family that always producedsolid and steady calves. Black Mick, and MV Red Light are not too far back on the pedigree.

TNT TANKER U263Sire: MLC MR TANKER Y673 MLC BRANDO P2

SSS MR LIGHT STROKE 302HDam: RYMO MS BLACK LITE 323P RSR MISS 23D

167RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO TANK LITE 823C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 823C BD: 2/12/15 ASA# 3023599

S

7.2 1.5 53 74.9 14.7 22 48.5 12.3 16.8 -0.42 -0.01 -.079 0.763 10 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8385613093.0413178.2

Sure Grade is a very fancy, clean made, thick bull. He has lots of length and style with a great dis-position. His sire (Also lots 170-172) was purchased from Hayes Ranch to be a growth bull. Hiscalves have lots of substance and performance. Lot 169 has an Adj. WW of 856! Top 10% for WW,ADG,CW, YG, and TI. Top 5% for YW, and REA. Lots of potential.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: HPF/ANGELICH UPGRD Z538 HPF MS EBONYS LADY S089

DIKEMANS SURE BETDam: RYMO SHEZA BET S25Y RYMO MS TRADE LABEL T25W

169RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO SURE GRADE U25C Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: U25C BD: 2/12/15 ASA# 3023596

S

7.1 3 79 121.4 5.8 21.2 60.7 21.8 46.3 -0.4 0.2 -.079 1.094 3 10 35 4 15 35 20 5

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9081011972.68110.968.9

Power Grade is another Z538 performer. 810 Adj. WW with a ratio of 111. Weak in calving ease butcertainly strong with his growth and carcass traits. Top 25% TI.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: HPF/ANGELICH UPGRD Z538 HPF MS EBONYS LADY S089

RYMO POWER DESIGN A60TDam: RYMO MS POWER J28W RYMO MS WALL W27R

170RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO POWER GRADE U38C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: U38C BD: 3/9/15 ASA# 3023618

S

6.2 3.3 71.2 103.5 8.8 23.2 58.8 36 -0.37 0.14 -.077 0.8720 25 35 20 20 25 20 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8374012323.51111.965.7

817C is a homozygous black Tanker son. Very square in shape and type. He comes from a solid cowfamily with Goldmine and Above Par on the lines. We bought his sire from Dakota Express as agrowth herd bull. He added a lot of muscle to his calves without a lot of frame.

TNT TANKER U263Sire: MLC MR TANKER Y673 MLC BRANDO P2

RYMO GOLDMINE G49UDam: RYMO SHEZ ABOVEGOLD G17Y BDV RENEE T17

166RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO GOLD TANK 817C Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: 817C BD: 2/20/15 ASA# 3023578

S

7.1 2.4 63.3 94.1 12.7 20.6 52.3 18.9 29.5 -0.39 0.07 -.078 0.8415 15 20 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 173

Lot 175

8977512623.45121.166.1

Need a little chrome with your added pounds? U29C is a BWF out of a Goldmine and 3C Wallydam. Not as strong with his growth EPD's as Lots 169,170, 172 but certainly a contender to addprofit to your herd.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: HPF/ANGELICH UPGRD Z538 HPF MS EBONYS LADY S089

RYMO GOLDMINE G49UDam: RYMO MISS GOLD RYMO MS WALL W27R

171RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO GOLD UPGRADE U29C Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: U29C BD: 3/7/15 ASA# 3023565

S

5.7 3.5 66.7 97.9 8.3 24 57.4 25.4 33.2 -0.46 0.04 -.090 1.0235 35 30 25 10 30 3 3 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

10082412382.58108.572.7

U14C will add some bang for your buck. As our largest framed bull, he has huge growth potentialfor his calves with his adj. WW of 824. If you are looking for pounds at weaning, his top 3% WWand YW EPD's should be looked at. He has loads of muscle and a ton of length out of a Rito cow webought from Spring Valley.

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676Sire: HPF/ANGELICH UPGRD Z538 HPF MS EBONYS LADY S089

RITO 1I2 OF 2536 RITO 6I6Dam: R014 SPRING VALLEY H650

172RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO RITO UPGRADE U14C Homo Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: U14C BD: 1/19/15 ASA# 3023580

SA

4.5 4.6 75.5 115.6 8.3 21.3 59.1 45.4 -0.2 0.33 -.065 0.5610 10 15 5 15

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8571111612.63114.572.4

This homo black Upgrade son is solid and thick. Very strong with his growth and carcass numbers.Top 15% TI. Out of an older cow family going back to Lucky Strike.

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Sire: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

SSS STRIKE SHADOW L12LDam: MISS STRIKE L51S SSS MISS MAXI G51K

173RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO GRAND GRADE U51C Homo Black Polled PB SM Tattoo: U51C BD: 1/16/15 ASA# 3023560

S

6.9 2.3 66.4 95.4 9.3 21.1 54.3 14.7 29.8 -0.44 0.26 -.084 0.9535 5 20 10 20

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TI

8173813163.35131.979

United Blazer is an exciting calf across the board. Well balanced EPD's top to bottom as well as avery complete structure makeup. He is out of first calf heifer that did a great job. 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

ELLINGSON BLAZER X37Dam: RL4 MS BLAZER E30A RYMO MS CELEBRATION A30U

175RYMO CATTLE CO

RL4 RYMO UNITED BLAZER Homo Black Homo Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 AR Tattoo: U30C BD: 1/11/15 ASA# 3015300

SA

11.4 0.6 75.6 122.9 7.3 18.8 56.6 44.1 -0.15 0.41 -.018 0.7310 5 25 10 35 25

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7970712553.35123.677.8

The United calves are impressive. H73C comes from a working class cow family. His maternal granddam keeps cranking them out at age 14 and looks exactly as she did at age 3. His dam is following suitas an easy keeper and producer. United calves are thick and attractive. He has super growth numbers.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

RYMO MR ABOVE 715UDam: RYMO STELLA ABOVE 773X RYMO STELLA L73

176RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO UNITED ABOVE H73C Black Polled 1/2 SM 3/8 AN 1/8 CS Tattoo: H73C BD: 1/15/15 ASA# 3023576

SA

10.8 0.9 76.1 122.9 4 21.6 59.7 44.4 -0.01 0.39 .006 0.515 5 15 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

7479613084.23140.489.9

So here is one of my favorites. He is thick with lots of muscle and a sweet heart. He is out of a Thun-der first calf heifer. He started at 74 lbs. and had an adj. WW of 796. Top 1% for WW, YW, ADG, CW.Top 2% for TI and 25% for API. Can't miss with him. 30K test.

TNT TUITION U238Sire: W/C UNITED 956Y MISS WERNING 956W

CONNEALY THUNDERDam: RYMO THUNDER BEEF A45A RYMO MS PREFERRED P44U

177RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO UNITED THUNDER H45C Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: H45C BD: 1/5/15 ASA# 3023601

SA

11 -0.1 85.6 147 8.3 22.1 64.9 57.6 -0.02 0.6 .003 0.6935 1 1 2 1 15 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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MCC Daylite – Sire of Lots 178 & 179

Lot 179

GW Predestined – Grandsire of Lot 180

Lot 181

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8881714004.12148.283.7

This Daylite calf has caught my eye all summer long. Just super wide, long, and attractive. Adj. WWof 817 lbs. He was always growing. His Preferred Beef dam has raised several sets of twins andkeeps rebreeding year after year. She comes from my originally purchased cow in 1992. A very goodcow family. 30K test.

MCC DAYBREAKSire: MCC DAYLITE 0005 A G MISS IN FOCUS 7302

RYMO MR PREFERRED P09RDam: RYMO LIGHT BEEF P49T RYMO MISS MAX LIGHT

178RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO PREFER DAYLITE A49C Hetero Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: A49C BD: 1/21/15 ASA# 3023591

SA

11.8 0.8 75 123.8 11 21.2 58.7 45 -0.13 0.61 -.029 0.6110 4 20 15 5 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7363911193.45158.177.1

The National calf is a smaller frame and type bull out of a Final Product first calf heifer. I would cer-tainly look at him for your heifers. He was 73 lbs. at birth. He is in the top 15% for CE and BW. Top10% for Marb and API. 30K test.

GW PREDESTINED 701TSire: JC MR NATIONAL 610Y JC MISS USPB 610S

CONNEALY FINAL PRODUCTDam: RYMO SHEZA PRODUCT A31A RYMO MS QB W11P

180RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO NATIONAL PRODUCT Homo Black Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: H31C BD: 1/13/15 ASA# 3023595

SA

14.9 -1.8 53.8 94.6 10.7 30.3 57.2 24.4 -0.12 0.68 .003 0.5715 15 20 3 20 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8079112633.51121.272.8

Power is heterozygous black with an interesting pedigree. No Shear Force, Olie, or Beef Maker in thebloodlines. He is long and deep. Quiet disposition and very strong in growth, milk, marbling, and TI.

S A V NET WORTH 4200Sire: TJ POWER GRID 363Y TJ 15T

MR ISHEE RED 600UNIQUEDam: RYMO MS RED UNIQUE 621U MISS EBV A21M

181RYMO CATTLE CO

RL4 RYMO POWER P21C Hetero Black Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 AR Tattoo: P21C BD: 1/29/15 ASA# 3015296

SA

8.8 1.2 68.3 104.4 7 23.9 58 33.8 -0.01 0.42 .015 0.4520 25 35 20 25 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7872311582.99144.172.7

A11C is a lighter made Daylite calf than Lot 178 but still has lots of potential. His baldy face will adda little chrome to your calves. His 78 lb. BW could be attractive for heifers. Really he has no holesin his numbers so he ranks in the top 20% API and 25% TI. He comes from a cow family that aregreat producers. 30K test.

MCC DAYBREAKSire: MCC DAYLITE 0005 A G MISS IN FOCUS 7302

RYMO WALLYS QB W60KDam: RYMO MS QB W11P MISS CORA TOO 114J

179RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO SHADOW LITE A11C Homo Black Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AN Tattoo: A11C BD: 1/19/15 ASA# 3023555

SA

13.3 -0.5 61.2 93.4 12.9 22.3 52.9 24.9 -0.31 0.42 -.033 0.8925 30 10 15 35 10

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Lot 184

8783713353.56125.881.7

G61Y is 1 to look at. Top 1% for WW, YW, and CW. Top 2% for ADG and MWW. 837 adj. WW. He is afancy hetero black bull out of a smaller type female. All summer long he caught my eye in the pasture.

S A V NET WORTH 4200Sire: TJ POWER GRID 363Y TJ 15T

RYMO CROCK LITE C33UDam: RYMO MS FORKIE 2 C61Y RYMO MISS REALITY 261M

182RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO ROCKET POWER G61C Hetero Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: G61C BD: 1/25/15 ASA# 3023566

SA

8.2 2.9 84.3 133.2 7.4 22 64.2 53.3 -0.02 0.39 .012 0.691 2 3 1 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8269711132.73113.962.5

My attempt with this breeding was to make a great show steer. Unfortunately I thought 953C turnedout a little too good. Red Hulk has the potential to make these fancy steers. Smaller frame but com-pact with muscle and thickness.

JF MILESTONE 999WSire: MOHNEN HULK Y2181 MOHNEN JILT 1655

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229Dam: RYMO MISS OLIE 053X RYMO MS RUM CANYON 353U

184RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO THE RED HULK 953C Red Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: 953C BD: 1/24/15 ASA# 3023577

SA

10.5 0.8 53.8 85 6.3 23.6 50.5 22.2 -0.26 0.27 -.049 0.5835 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8978712043.40109.268.8

P68C is a complete package of muscle and correctness. Solid red. Super disposition, often referredto as Slow Joe. Will be a performer with his top 25% WW, 30% YW and TI.

35R Sire: RFS RED IRON T20 RF RAUL

RYMO MR TJ 251RDam: RYMO SHEZA REAL TZ 268U MOS MS MAGGIE D61E

185RYMO CATTLE CO

RL4 RYMO HEZA IRON P68C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: P68C BD: 1/30/15 ASA# 3015299

S

5.7 3.8 67 94.7 10 23.2 56.7 16.2 31.5 -0.39 0.18 -.064 0.9935 35 30 35 15 35 15

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Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8877312933.20114.773

Real Yukon is dark red with loads of muscle. Similarly bred on the dam side as Lot 186. A smallerbuilt cow that likes to make thick moderate framed calves. Good growth numbers getting him in thetop 20% TI. 30K test.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: HOOK`S YUKON 80Y HOOKS MIKA 141M

RYMO MR REAL LIGHTDam: RYMO MS REAL 276W RYMO MS REALITY 266T

187RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO REAL YUKON Y76C Red Hetero Polled PB SM Tattoo: Y76C BD: 1/21/15 ASA# 3023564

S

9.4 2.3 73.3 105.5 11.9 23.2 59.8 16.2 35.5 -0.35 0.1 -.058 0.9315 20 20 35 15 25 30 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9876412963.61107.872.1

P48C could very well be the fancy red outcross bull you have been looking for. No Beef Maker or Rush-more in lineage. He is super sound, solid, and stout to boot. Definitely will perform at top 15% WW andTI and 10% YW and ADG. The Power Grid calves catch your eye in the pasture every time! 30K test.

S A V NET WORTH 4200Sire: TJ POWER GRID 363Y TJ 15T

RYMO DASH QUOR 351SDam: RYMO MS PLUMERIA 348W RYMO MISS VIOLET 148T

183RYMO CATTLE CO

RL4 RYMO MR GRID P48W Red Homo Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN Tattoo: P48C BD: 1/23/15 ASA# 3015304

SA

5.4 4.5 76.6 124.5 7.5 19.5 57.8 50.9 -0.01 0.29 .011 0.625 4 20 2

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

7571012473.25121.372.2

Yukon Cat is a long, deep bodied red bull. His last three brothers have been stand outs at the sale.Just 75 lbs. at birth. Top 20% TI. Dam goes back to the old NLC Tom Cat and Red Light bulls.

WS BEEF KING W107Sire: HOOK`S YUKON 80Y HOOKS MIKA 141M

MR REALITY 249NDam: RYMO MS REALITY 226T MISS RED LIGHT 326N

186RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO YUKON CAT Y27C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: Y27C BD: 1/10/15 ASA# 3023584

S

9.5 1.4 68.7 96 12.2 24 58.4 18.8 28.6 -0.4 0.13 -.057 1.0130 20 30 20 15 10

7877512493.09141.671.7

Expect More… and you will get it from him. This has been a fun calf to watch out of an Xpectationfirst calf heifer. He started at 78 lbs. and end up at 775 adj. WW. Super thick and deep. No holes inhis numbers all the way through. He is a 3/4 brother to lot 54. They would make a great pair. 30K test.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

HOOK`S XPECTATION 36XDam: RYMO MS XPECTATION X64A RYMO MS FREEDOM F64U

188RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO EXPECT MORE R74C Red Hetero Polled PB SM Tattoo: R74C BD: 1/4/15 ASA# 3023586

S

11.5 0.4 69.2 105.3 17.2 16.8 51.4 33 -0.38 0.13 -.048 1.0825 20 25 20 1 30 20 5

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REACE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Lot 193

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8671011993.25112.665.9

Lot 189 is a darker red Rushmore son. He is not as cleanly made up front as Lot 188 and 190but has length and muscling. His dam was 13 last year and has done a tremendous job for usover the years.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

SSS MR LIGHT STROKE 302HDam: RYMO MISS T2 333N MOS MS MINI F32E

189RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO LIGHT RUSH R33C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: R33C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3023587

S

10.6 1.1 62.3 89.2 15.5 13.4 44.5 16.8 24.5 -0.38 0.05 -.058 0.9130 35 2 20 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8071210842.1611865.8

Lots 191 to 193 are out of DKSR Mr Rushmore that we bought from Dusty Kunkel a few years ago.We certainly have liked his calves and we hope you do too. The Rushmore crossed on the BeefMaker/Shear Force females have made some nice calves. Lot 191 is out of a first calf heifer. He isreally a complete package in a very moderate frame.

TRAXS RUSHMORE X103Sire: DKSR MR RUSHMORE Z511 DKSR MS GUNNER X12

RFS RED IRON T20Dam: RYMO SHEZE IRON LOC 675A RYMO SHEEZA DASHER 751J

191RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO IRON RUSH R76C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: R76C BD: 2/1/15 ASA# 3023571

S

11.2 1.8 58.1 82 13.6 21.7 50.8 18.1 21.2 -0.45 0.14 -.063 1.0425 10 4 35 10

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8281112433.30134.876.6

R72C is a nice dark red calf that has lots of potential. He started at 82 lbs. and made it to 811 adj.WW with a 109 ratio. His numbers are good top to bottom with a top 20% API and 10% TI.

TRAXS RUSHMORE X103Sire: DKSR MR RUSHMORE Z511 DKSR MS GUNNER X12

WS BEEF MAKER R13Dam: RYMO MISS MAKER B72X RYMO MS LITE EARS 372N

192RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MORE BEEFMAKER R72C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: R72C BD: 2/12/15 ASA# 3023574

S

12.5 1 70.4 100.7 12.9 23.2 58.4 20 30.8 -0.36 0.23 -.056 0.9515 30 20 30 15 35 20 25 25 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8682713072.94130.975.8

Well if you like them thick and compact, look at Lot 193. His dam is a second calf heifer that goes backto Crocket and Red Iron. She is the maternal sister to lot 196. Rush weaned off at 827 adj. WW. He hassome great growth, maternal, and carcass numbers to get him to the top 25% API and 10% TI.

TRAXS RUSHMORE X103Sire: DKSR MR RUSHMORE Z511 DKSR MS GUNNER X12

RFS RED IRON T20Dam: RYMO MS RED IRON 621Z RYMO ROCKET STRIPES C21W

193RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO RED IRON RUSH R22C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: R22C BD: 3/1/15 ASA# 3023609

S

10.1 2.1 76.2 112.5 12 25.4 63.5 22.6 39.5 -0.38 0.11 -.051 1.1435 10 10 20 20 4 30 15 20 3

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8373612243.04123.969.4

Shockmore has a lightening strike blaze. He is a bigger framed bull with lots of length and muscle.His numbers are pretty balanced from end to end. Top 20% CE and 25% BW, YW, and ADG makehim pretty well rounded.

THSF FREEDOM 300NSire: TRAXS RUSHMORE X103 MISS TRAX U850

LAZY S RED SHOCKER 226LDam: RYMO MS SHOCK CAT 885T RYMO MISS CAT T85K

190RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO SHOCKMORE R88C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: R88C BD: 1/18/15 ASA# 3023559

S

11.9 0.4 66.3 97.8 17.4 14.5 47.6 20.1 28.6 -0.36 0.05 -.054 0.9520 20 35 35 1 25 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

Lot 190

TRAXS Rushmore – Sire of Lots 188-190

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MLC Mr Beefmaker – Sire of Lots 194-200

Lot 195

8265511332.73105.464.6

Mr Maker is a strong candidate for the commercial rancher that likes vigorous calves and strongWWs. Solid red, he comes from the great bull X263 that has produced many favorites at the Bullsof the Big Sky sale. His daughters tend to be favorites at the Montana Choice Sale. N27C will providethe same quality and consistency.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263 DWSR MISS NOVA N20

SSS MR LIGHT STROKE 302HDam: MS LITE CAT 327P SSS MISS TOMCAT T26K

194RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MR MAKER N27C Red Polled PB SM Tattoo: N27C BD: 2/15/15 ASA# 3023602

S

8 1.5 54.7 77.2 9.3 29.3 56.7 13.7 18 -0.3 0.17 -.033 0.775 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8378713983.97118.280.7

N29C is a great blend of the fanciness from TradeMark and the power from Beef Maker and Crockett.A strong stand out in the EPD's ranking in top 15% for WW and YW, top 20% for ADG, CW, Marb,and REA. Top 10% for TI, 5% for Milk and 2% MWW. Ratioed 108 for WW.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263 DWSR MISS NOVA N20

RYMO A REAL MARK T61UDam: RYMO MS LOVE MARK T29Y LBR RED HOT T728

195RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO BEEF MARK N29C Red Homo Polled PB SM Tattoo: N29C BD: 2/27/15 ASA# 3023604

S

8.4 2.6 78.5 122.2 4.4 28.9 68.2 12.3 46.4 -0.24 0.28 -.029 0.965 3 5 1 4 20 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

9289112952.53129.779.9

Hang on to your boots for this one. Power and performance pretty well sum up N21C. Long, deepand wide cover this structurally correct bull. Top 1% WW and MWW, 2% for Milk and TI, top 10%for ADG and Marbling with an API in the top 25%. Certainly can't fault him for his 123 ratio at Wean-ing. His full sister was the high selling bred heifer at the Montana Choice Sale.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263 DWSR MISS NOVA N20

LBR CROCKETT R81Dam: RYMO ROCKET STRIPES C21W MISS FLECK 121S

196RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO ROCKET MAKER N21C Red Hetero Polled PB SM Tattoo: N21C BD: 2/17/15 ASA# 3023619

S

4.8 4 80.6 113.2 7.3 31.7 72 21.4 42.4 -0.21 0.32 -.019 0.913 10 2 1 10 10 25

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8473512733.51126.774.2

N58C is a little extra deep and a little extra wide. X263 on the half Red Angus cows makes some ofmy favorite calves both for their look and their performance. His top 25% TI gives you that greatbalance of growth and carcass traits.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263 DWSR MISS NOVA N20

BUF CRK ROMEO L081Dam: RYMO MS ROMEO A58W RYMO MS LIGHTSHADOW 348R

198RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MR MAKER N58C Red Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AR Tattoo: N58C BD: 1/22/15 ASA# 3023554

SR

10.2 1 69 105.7 6.8 26.2 60.7 34.3 -0.14 0.32 -.013 0.6320 25 20 10 25

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

8771912193.40122.972.8

N73C is another X263 son that is worth the look. Very balanced with length and style. Out of a greatdam that has produced several full brothers that were favorites at BotBS. She is easy fleshing andhas a super udder.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263 DWSR MISS NOVA N20

LCC CHEYENNE B221LDam: RYMO MS CHEYENNE A73W SSS MS WHISTLECAT T73L

197RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO WHISTLE MAKER N73C Red Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AR Tattoo: N73C BD: 1/20/15 ASA# 3023620

SR

8.6 1.4 64.2 97.5 5.8 28.4 60.5 30 -0.18 0.4 -.011 0.735 10 10 35 30

8473212483.35129.770.9

N12C is a mate to lot 200. He is a little shorter in length but makes up for it in width. Very cleanfront end. His maternal side is as strong as it gets with great udders and high performers. His 82 lb.BW to 732 WW is a testament to his dam's ability to make a profitable calf.

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263 DWSR MISS NOVA N20

BROWN-LSF CELEBRATIONDam: RYMO MS CELEBRATE A12U MISS FLECK 121S

199RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO CELEBRATE BEEF N12C Red Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AR Tattoo: N12C BD: 2/6/15 ASA# 3023569

SR

11.2 0.7 61.5 88.9 8.3 28.2 58.9 23.7 -0.16 0.43 .001 0.6810 15 35 35

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Lot 200

HXC Conquest – Grandsire of Lots 201 & 202

Lot 202

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8670812193.14128.370.3

N64C is a deep red 3/4 SM that will be an asset to your herd. His sire X263 has done a phenomenaljob for us and made some of the best females, powerful bulls and stand out steers. His dam issmaller framed cow that gets he job done. Same cow family as lot 204

WS BEEF MAKER R13Sire: MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263 DWSR MISS NOVA N20

BROWN-LSF CELEBRATIONDam: RYMO MS CELEBRATION A64U RYMO MS REALITY 264S

200RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO CELEBRATE BEEF N64C Red Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AR Tattoo: N64C BD: 2/14/15 ASA# 3023622

SR

10.9 0.8 59.4 88.6 6.3 25.1 54.8 23.8 -0.24 0.38 -.014 0.825 35 35 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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ADG

API

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7276612052.78135.571.7

Lot 202 is a lighter red power house bull. He is out of a first calf heifer that did her job. He startedat 72 lbs. and 766 adj. WW. He has a great disposition and would work anywhere. 30K test.

HXC CONQUEST 4405PSire: PFFR CONVOY 9Z PFFR SUN CAN 8X

MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263Dam: RYMO LIGHT MAKER N04A MISS LIGHT 304S

202RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO BEEF CONVOY A04C Red Hetero Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Tattoo: A04C BD: 1/4/15 ASA# 3023606

SR

12.4 -1.3 57.7 93.3 8.5 28.7 57.5 24 -0.15 0.43 -.035 0.3830 20 10 20 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

8165811432.8912969.2

This Redemption has lots to offer with an interesting pedigree with no Beef Maker or Rushmorebloodlines. Dark red with lots of depth. Top 20% for BW 30% for ADG, 25% for Marb and TI. Ratioed107 with his 79 lb. BW.

BECKTON NEBULA P P707Sire: BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 JYJ MSJOLENE W16

RYMO MR TJ 251RDam: RYMO MS REAL EARS 272T RYMO MS LITE EARS 372N

203RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO MR REDEMPTION A72C Red Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Tattoo: A72C BD: 1/16/15 ASA# 3023617

SR

11.9 -1.4 56.3 88.3 5.5 16.7 44.8 20.7 -0.14 0.41 -.033 0.3135 20 35

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7673111913.14151.877.5

Here is a very exciting half blood Red Angus. Solid red with lots of power end to end. Carries downlow with lots of muscle. Super EPD's to get him in the top 15% for API and TI. The cow family hasgreat udders and longevity that are always solid producers. Ratioed 111 with his 76 lb. BW.

BECKTON NEBULA P P707Sire: BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 JYJ MSJOLENE W16

WS BEEF MAKER R13Dam: RYMO FREEBEEF B64Y RYMO MS FREEDOM F64U

204RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO REDEEM BEEF A64C Red Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Tattoo: A64C BD: 1/15/15 ASA# 3023588

SR

14.5 -2.7 58.8 98.8 9.4 24.8 54.2 25.2 -0.22 0.54 -.029 0.6315 10 35 35 25 35 20

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

BW

Adj. WW

Adj. YW

ADG

API

TI

7868211042.5313369.5

Lot 201 and 202 are very similar. Smaller in stature and super wide. A51C is a dark red bull out ofa 2nd calf Beef Maker heifer. Loads of thickness and potential. Just 78 lbs. at birth, he also ranks inthe top 25% for CE and 20% for BW. Definitely could work on heifers. His maternal grandsire MLCBeef Maker makes some fabulous females. 30K test.

HXC CONQUEST 4405PSire: PFFR CONVOY 9Z PFFR SUN CAN 8X

MLC MR BEEFMAKER X263Dam: RYMO SHEZA MAKER N51Z RYMO REALITY FLAG 251N

201RYMO CATTLE CO

RYMO CONVOY MAKER A51C Red Homo Polled 1/2 SM 1/2 AR Tattoo: A51C BD: 1/15/15 ASA# 3023572

SR

13.3 -1.4 53.6 82.8 5 25.4 52.1 17.3 -0.18 0.45 -.021 0.4725 20 20 30

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG Marb BF REA

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Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs): EPDs arethe most accurate and effective tool availablefor comparing genetic levels. In using EPDs,the difference between two sires’ EPDs repre-sents the unit difference expected in the per-formance of their progeny. For example, ifsires A and B have EPDs of +10 and –5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in theirprogeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15units). Key to using EPDs is knowing whatunits they are expressed in. For example, ifthe above case referred to weaning weightEPDs, A would be expected to sire 15-poundsmore weaning weight than B. If calving easewere the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calfheifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists ina group of 100 heifers, we’d expect A to re-quire 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart isrequired to determine where a bull’s EPDsrank him relative to other bulls in the breed.For percentile rankings or more detailed infor-mation about EPDs and $ indexes visitwww.simmental.org. Listed below are the unitsASA EPDs are expressed in:

All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposedunder an all-purpose-sire scenario. (Seebelow for more details.)

Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat.Birth Weight (BW): Pounds of birth weight.Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births

when used on heifers.Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight.Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted

births in first-calving daughters. Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk.Marbling (MRB): Marbling score.Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of wean-

ing weight due to milk and growth.Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye.Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of

force required to shear a steak.Stayability (STAY): Percent of daughters remaining in

the cowherd at 6 years of age. Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a

terminal-sire scenario. (See below for more details.)

Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight.Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight.Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score.

$ Indexes: Though EPDs allow for the comparison ofgenetic levels for many economically importanttraits, they only provide a piece of the economicpuzzle. That’s where $ indexes come in.Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematicalcomputation, $ indexes blend EPDs and eco-nomics to estimate an animal’s overall impacton your bottom line. The same technology thatled to the dramatic progress in swine, poultryand dairy genetics over the last severaldecades was used to develop the following $ in-dexes:

All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use onthe entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion oftheir daughters required to maintain herd sizeretained and the remaining heifers and steersput on feed and sold grade and yield.

Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on matureAngus cows with all offspring put on feed andsold grade and yield.

Using API and TI: First, determine which index touse; if you’re keeping replacements use API,if not, TI. Then, just as with EPDs, zero in onthe unit difference between bulls. (As de-scribed above, index units are in dollars percow exposed.) The difference can be used todetermine how much a bull is worth comparedto another. Or, put another way, how muchyou can pay for one bull compared to another.For example, when buying an all-purpose-typesire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a+50 bullif both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A per-centile-ranking chart is required to determinewhere a bull’s index value ranks him relativeto other bulls in the breed. For percentile rank-ings or more detailed information about EPDsand $ indexes

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