MJT "Back to the Basics" Buy A Bull Day, 2015

21st Annual “Back to the Basics”

BULL SALERanch location: 14 miles East of Wainwright on Hwy. 14

and then 11-1/2 miles North on Secondary Hwy. 894.

Saturday, February 14th, 20153:00 p.m.@ the Ranch

MICK & DEBBIE TREFIAK & FAMILY

BBQ BEEF SUPPER FOLLOWING THE SALE

Mick & Deb 780-755-2224Mick’s Cell 780-842-8835Kurt’s Cell 780-619-2224Sherry Leachman 306-903-7289

Auctioneer: Chris Poley 306-220-5006

MJT SIZZLER 5A MJT KODIAK 3A

INTERNET BIDDING BEGINS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

I hope everyone is enjoying the upswing in cattle industry. We have heard from many they can feel the optimism in the air, and for us it has put the fun back in what we love to do. Whether out in the corrals working cattle, moving cows to the next piece of corn, or spending a little time with the grandkids, there is much to be thankful for.

We moved our calving season for the main herd back to late April through May last year and calved 150 heifers on pasture with not one night check or frozen ear, which was wonderful. Calving difficulty was almost none. In some respects, it seems the further we get from “Manag-ing” these cattle the better they do. There is no doubt, nature is a powerful force and a good teacher… we just need to get out of the way sometimes.

That said, old habits die hard, and Mick is still playing with a small herd calving in January. I think Grandpa likes “playing” with this herd like it was a big toy. With a little more time available now that Kurt and Shannon are back on the farm, and a change in cattle management, he can do some recreating in his favorite place… the Barn! He has really enjoyed working together with the Grandkids on the group of show cattle, and they love every minute of it.

I am sure that many of you are wondering what we are doing since we have continued with our purebreds. We have thought about a number of different ways to present our Bulls. We hope that what we have come up with works with how you like to buy bulls!

The official sale date for 2015 is February 14th. Our traditional second Saturday of February has never let us down in 21 years! We are also sticking with two other things that have worked well for us. The internet auction service of LiveAuction.tv for online bidding and Auctioneer Chris Poly who will make quick work of closing out the sale. What is a little bit different is the method of

day. Further details will be provided on the backside of this letter.

We will be selling 20 two year old Angus bulls and 5 yearling Angus bulls. The sale obviously has lower quantity but we feel is as strong in quality as ever. The Bulls are heavier muscled and deeper than ever with sire groups by our walking herd sires Sizzler, Touchdown, Kodiak and Upward. I am certain that you will not be disappointed. If you have any questions about the bulls we would be happy to help. And by all means, if you would like to come to take a look at the

the good friends and company that the cattle industry has brought to our door!

For our Hereford customers, this year we only had the 4 flush mate brothers that will be selling at the Calgary Bull Sale. They will be on display on sale day if you would like to come take a look at

larger sale group of both Herefords and Angus.

Last but not least, there will be a supper and social following the sale. We invite you to come and join us on February 14th for a relaxed atmosphere to take a look through the bulls. If something suits you that would be great but if not we are equally as happy to see you come for a visit and just appreciate you making the effort to attend. Thanks again and we look forward to having a little more fun yet!

Mick & Deb, Kurt & Shannon, Mark & KristiMJT Cattle Company Ltd.

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Happy New Year and Hello from MJT,

enough for good evaluation but large enough see them move

bulls are displayed on a Video Monitor

the past

Why this Hybrid Auction that opens prior to sale day?

opportunity to place bids using the Proxy Bid feature on LiveAuction.tv

How does the Internet Auction by LiveAuction.tv work?

www.liveauction.tv to register as a user

good idea to do this early, to allow for time for the registration to complete

pictures will be displayed on the right

bid buttons will be displayed below the video area

page.

while the bulls are displayed on a Video Monitor

internet bids will be put to the floor by the LiveAuction representative present at the auction

responsibility to ensure they are bidding on the correct lot

What is a Proxy Bid?

maximum bid on the screen, no one else can.

automatically places bids on your behalf, using only as much of your bid as is necessary to maintain your high bid position.

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Hybrid Sale Details

Terms Payment Options: post-dated cheque for July 1, 2015. See Mick for other arrangements.

Insurance: Insurance will be available on sale day and we ask that all cattle left be fully insured.

Disputes: In cases of dispute, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted

final.

purchaser as soon as sold.Liability: MJT and staff accept no liability on sale day for

accidents. However, all precautions will be taken to ensure safety.

Health: All animals will be sold in compliance with the health laws of Alberta. All sale bulls have been treated with Ivome c. All bulls are vet inspected.

Breeding Guarantee: All bulls are guaranteed breeders. The Standard Canadian Hereford and Canadian Angus Association guarantee applies, as well as our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. All bulls are semen tested and vet inspected. Under no circumstances shall MJT be responsible for more than the purchase price paid for the said animal.

Announcements: Any announcements from the stand take priority over catalogued material.

MJT has the right to collect semen at their expense and the owners convenience on any bull sold.

No feet have been trimmed on any sale bulls!

Terms & Conditions

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We have several customers who take home our bulls for use ontheir first calvers. We decided to make a system to help youwhen choosing your next heifer bull.This system is based on the following:1. BW in lbs.2. Consistency of BW of sire

4. Consistency of calving ease of both sire and dam. (eg. build of calf)

The following is what we recommend:XXX XXX

Directions to the Ranch…14 miles east of Wainwright to Secondary Hwy. 894 turn north 11-1/2 miles.From Vermilion… go south on Hwy. 41 to Secondary Hwy. 614. Turn east and go

From Kitscoty… and turn west on first road after the river TwShip 45-4. Go approx. 6 miles west and

From Marsden, SK… go west on Hwy. 14 and turn north on Secondary Hwy. 894. Go 11-1/2 miles north.

Watch for signs

Calving EASE

HERD SIRES

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Tattoo: DWW 43Y REGN #: 1642259 Born: 22/02/2011 EPDS: BW 4.4 WW:44 YW: 80 MK:21 TM:43 CE: 2.0

Sire: SITZ UPWARD 307R 1385926 AMF NHF CAF DMF DDF

Animal: MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 1642259

Dam: MINBURN QUEEN 189N 1192507

We selected Minburn Upwards 43Y from the Warrilow Family. He was our pick from their Spring Bull Sale. He combines calving ease with performance. We will be calving his first daughters this spring.

MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 43Y

LLB 114 571S LLB 571SEPDS: BW: 4.0 WW: 34 YW: 70 MK:17 TM: 34 CE:2.0

20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X BOLD 20XEPDS: BW: 4.6 WW: 39 YW: 60 MK:12 TM: 32 CE: 0.0

GEIS KODIAK 53T GEIS 53TEPDS: BW: 6.6 WW:40 YW: 73 MK: 21 TM: 41 CE: 3.0

BAR-E-L WISECRACK 246W DBR 246WEPDS: BW: 1.5 WW: 46 YW: 84 MK:11 TM: 34 CE: 5.0

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Sire: HF HEMI 176W 1511307

Animal: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471

Dam: CFS QUEENETTE 3T 1413197

We selected Sizzler from Kelly & Angie Feige. He was senior Bull calf Champion at Stockade Roundup 2011.His sire, HR HEMI 176W was Supreme Champion at Prince Albert - named Reserve Champion Show Bull of the year and a top 10 finalist at the Supreme Show in Agribition. Sizzler is a power bull with lots of top and butt.

Tattoo: DFCC 52Y REGN #: 1611471 Born: 02/09/2011EPDS: BW: 3.1 WW:50 YW: 79 MK:12 TM: 37 CE:1.0

DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 52YHERD SIRES

Tattoo: CGH 205X REGN #: 1589387 Born: 02/03/2010 EPDS: BW 4.4 WW:44 YW: 80 MK:21 TM:43 CE: 2.0

Sire: ALSTON 5384 CATRIEL F 1586483

Animal: BELVIN TRES MARIAS PATRON 205 1589387 AMF CAC DDF NHF

Dam: TRES MARIAS6764 ROSANEGRA 5214 1586476

“Patron” is a complete outcross sire from Argentina and we used him A1.

BELVIS TRES PATRON 205 205

Sire: ABEL ELDORADO 9M 1139207

Animal: MJT ABE 271X 1555498

Dam: MJT ELINE 46N 1157708 BT OUTBACK 41H 955068 DDF

We selected him to replace our ABEL 9M sire that we used heavily in our program. 271X combines moderate frame with performance and calving ease.

Tattoo: MJTA 271X REGN #: 1555498 Born: 03/09/2010EPDS: BW: 0.9 WW:34 YW: 62 MK:10 TM:27 CE:10

Sire: TC FREEDOM 104 1169224 CAF AMF NHF DDF

Animal: GH COVERBOY ERIC 110R 1289436

Dam: HF ERICA 29M 1124910

Coverboy was 2005 Reserve Grand Champion Angus Bull in Agribition. Coverboy Eric is the result of an Elite sire to an Elite/Premier Dam with a ratio of 116.

Tattoo: GAH 110R REGN#: 1289436 Born: 12/20/2005EPDS: BW: 5.4 WW: 69 YW: 104 MK:25 TM: 60 CE: 3.0

GH COVERBOY ERIC 110R 110R

MJT ABE 271X 271XHERD SIRES

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

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Sire: GH COVERBOY ERIC 110R 1289436

Animal: MJT FREEDOM 2A 1736270

Dam: MJT ABUNDANCE 180M 1110286

This big fella is sired by Coverboy 100R and out of an older cow that still is producing at 13 years of age. If you want replacements with great udders and longevity this bull will be your pick.

MJT FREEDOM 2A 2ATattoo: MJTA 2A REGN #: 1736270 Born: 16/02/2013

BW: 90LBS WW: 765 YW:1270 CE:X

MJT FREEDOM 2A

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

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Sire: GEIS KODIAK 53'07 1393234

Animal: MJT KODIAK 3A 1736280

Dam: MJT ANDEE 578T 1398205

Here is a bull that you will stop to check out! He has plenty of muscle over his

nice uddered, good footed female that we appreciate in the herd.

MJT KODIAK 3A 3ATattoo: MJTA 3A REGN #: 1736280 Born: 26/02/2013


MJT KODIAK 3A

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

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Sire: MJT ABE 271X 1555498

Animal: MJT ABE JR 4A 1736295

Dam: MJT JOANNE 342Y 1610177

This guy will be a good choice if you are calving heifers. Generations of consistent lower birth weights! His mama is a young cow just starting her career at raising good sale bulls.

MJT ABE JR. 4A 4ATattoo: MJTA 4A REGN #: 1736295 Born: 28/02/2013

BW: 82LBS WW: 760 YW:1240 CE:XXX

MJT ABE JR. 4A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471

Animal: MJT SIZZLER 5A 1750543

Dam: MJT ANNIE 251X 1613515 (RC)

You will pick him out in the pen, this big rascal pushes the scale down and will produce calves that will do the same! His mama has plenty of milk and did a

MJT SIZZLER 5A 5ATattoo: MJTA 5A REGN #: 1750543 Born: 01/03/2013

BW: 88LBS WW: 820 YW:1395 CE: X

MJT SIZZLER 5A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

Sire: 20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X 1549805

Animal: MJT TOUCH DOWN 6A 1737213

Dam: MJT BANDO 349Y 1610346

Turn this fella out with your heifers and at calving time you will be happy you did! The TOUCHDOWN sire has consistently sired light birth weights for us.

MJT TOUCHDOWN 6A 6ATattoo: KURT 6A REGN #: 1737213 Born: 02/02/2013


MJT TOUCHDOWN 6A

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

MJT SIZZLER 7A


Animal: 338219

Dam: WILLOW SPRING ANNIE K 2K 1016059

Another Sizzler son - well balanced, deep ribbed and a good muscle pattern. He is out of our oldest Aungus cow who preg checked pregnant at 15 years old. Her calf is in the Bull pen for next year!

MJT SIZZLER 7A 7ATattoo: MJTA 7A REGN #: 338219 Born: 05/03/2013


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Sire: BELVIN TRES MARIAS PATRON 205 1589387 AMF CAC DDF NHF

Animal: MJT PATRON 8A 1737745

Dam: MJT BLACKLASS 4N 1157713

LLB BLACKLASS 504F 881198

A different pedigree with the Patron 205 sire. A bull that has enough muscle

solid foot and has a pedigree stacked with great females.

MJT PATRON 8A 8ATattoo: MJTA 8A REGN #: 1737745 Born: 06/03/2013


TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

MJT PARTON 8A

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Dam: MJT SAMANTHA 279Y 1610309

Another “TOUCHDOWN” son with a nice birth weight that will let you sleep at nights during calving! His dam is a smaller framed young female with a great future.

MJT TOUCHDOWN 10A 10ATattoo: MJTA 10A REGN #: 1736292 Born: 09/03/2013


TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

MJT TOUCHDOWN 10A

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Sire: MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 1642259

Animal: MJT UPWARD 12A 1736281

Dam: MJT DUCHESS 778U 1472088

The UPWARD 43Y sons are a consistent group with a lot to like about them. They have muscle, style and will be appreciated by the Ranchers that look in the bull pen. His mama is from one of our oldest cow families.

MJT UPWARD 12A 12ATattoo: MJTA 12A REGN #: 1736281 Born: 15/03/2013


TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

MJT UPWARD 12A

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS


Animal: MJT SIZZLER 15A 1750537

Dam: MJT ELNORA 320X 1555998

Here is a stout SIZZLER son that will be an easy pick in the Bull pen! His mama is out of a proven cow family here for longevity and production.

MJT SIZZLER 15A 15ATattoo: KLBA 15A REGN #: 1750537 Born: 16/03/2013


MJT SIZZLER 15A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

Sire: BAR-E-L WISECRACK 246W 1506887

Animal: MJT TITAN 19A 1736288

Dam: MJT ABUNDANCE 67W 1518793

This big rascal is sired by the BAR–E–L Wisecrack Bull with plenty of muscle and just a good kinda bull. His mama has many generations of maternal influence.

MJT TITAN 19A 19ATattoo: MJTA 19A REGN #: 1736288 Born: 18/03/2013


MJT TITAN 19A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS



Dam: MJT BLACKBIRD 858U 1605925

Another UPWARD 43Y son. These bulls follow a consistent pattern with moderate frame, ample muscle and good doing after weaning. His mama is a daughter out of one of our first Angus females 20 years ago.

MJT UPWARD 20A 20ATattoo: MJTA 20A REGN #: 1736285 Born: 20/03/2013


MJT UPWARD 20A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS





Dam: MJT BONNIE 311Y 1610312

An easy doing TOUCHDOWN Son that came out small and ready to grow! He will ensure calving ease in your program!

MJT TOUCHDOWN 23A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

Another good moderate bull with a nice square hip and deep side. This fella

mama is from a strong cow family.

MJT UPWARD 27A 27ATattoo: KURT 27A REGN #: 1737211 Born: 02/04/2013


MJT UPWARD 27A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

Sire: LLB 114P BANDO 571S 1340023

Animal: MJT BANDO 29A 1736278

Dam: MJT BLACKLASS ERICA 566T 1398186

The Bando sons have done well in our bull sales. When you look at this big rascal he is worth taking a second look at. He is definitely the “gentle giant” of his pen. The “Blacklass” females worked hard in our program.

MJT BANDO 29A 29ATattoo: MJTA 29A REGN #: 1736278 Born: 04/04/2013


MJT BANDO 29A

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS



Dam: MJT ERICA 734U 1469050

The group of UPWARD 43Y bulls are a consistent sire group that will work in any program. This fella is wide topped and carries the muscle down into his hind quarter. The dam is an ABEL 9 M daughter that would complement any program.

MJT UPWARD 31A 31ATattoo: KURT 31A REGN #: 1737162 Born: 06/04/2013


MJT UPWARD 31A

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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS



Dam: MJT 24W ABE 280Y 1610204

A moderate framed light birth weight Touchdown son that should be a calving ease specialist! A young female from the Dark Duchess cow family that produced many matrons in our program.



MJT TOUCHDOWN 33A

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Animal: MJT UPWARDS 34A 1736277

Dam: MJT LADY BIRD 553T 1418035

There is a lot to like about this fella! He is packed with meat and muscle and however you look at him you have to appreciate what he has to offer the industry!

MJT UPWARDS 34A 34ATattoo: MJTA 34A REGN #: 1736277 Born: 23/04/2013


MJT UPWARDS 34A

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

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MJT TOUCHDOWN 200A

SIRE: 20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X 1549805

ANIMAL MJTA 200A APPLIED FOR

DAM: MJT CHIMES 167Y 1610200

Here is another “Touchdown” son with a nice birth weight for calving ease. This rascal has a good muscle pattern and is just an honest type of bull that is ready to go to work. His mama is a young cow with plenty of milk and is owned by Serra Bazley.

MJT TOUCHDOWN 200A 200ATattoo: MJTA 200A REGN #: APPLIED FOR Born: 15/03/2013


TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

MJT ESSOTERIC 264A

TWO YEAR OLD BULLS

SIRE: MJT ESSOTERIC 258W 1555301

ANIMAL: MJT ESSOTERIC 264A APPLIED FOR

DAM: MJT ESSOTERIC JOANNE 25H 919563

A bigger framed fella that will cover some ground in the pasture. His mama produced until she was 16 years of age.

MJT ESSOTERIC 264A 264ATattoo: MJTA 264A REGN #: APPLIED FOR Born: 19/02/2013


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YEARLING BULLS


Animal: MJT SIZZLER 104B 1782897 (RC)

Dam: MJT ANNIE 251X 1613515 (RC)

These yearlings are all sired by Sizzler 52Y. 104B is moderately framed with plenty of thickness.

MJT SIZZLER 104B 104BTattoo: MJTA 104B REGN #: 1782897 Born: 03/02/2014

BW: 86LBS CE:X

MJT SIZZLER 104B

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YEARLING BULLS


Animal: MJT SIZZLER 109B 1782899

Dam: MJT ELNORA 320X 1555998

This calf is fancy, plenty of muscle and hair. The cow family “elnora” has longevity deep in their pedigree.

MJT SIZZLER 109B 109BTattoo: KLBA 109B REGN #: 1782899 Born: 08/02/2014

BW: 88LBS CE:X

MJT SIZZLER 109B

YEARLING BULLS



Dam: MJT ATLANTA 219P 1205942

The same pattern as his brothers – ample muscle, style and a great hair coat.


BW: 84LBS CE:X

MJT SIZZLER 106B

YEARLING BULLS



Dam: MJT ABUNDANCE 180M 1110286

This is one rip of a calf! He has a big deep rib, muscle, hair and a whole lot more. Check him out. His mama is an older female that is still productive in our herd at 13 years of age and grandmother at 15 years!


BW: 86LBS CE:X

MJT SIZZLER 115B

YEARLING BULLS



Dam: MJT BANDO 349Y 1610346

Another stout SIZZLER son with a good butt end and plenty of hair and style!

MJT SIZZLER 114B 114BTattoo: KURT 114B REGN #: 1782888 Born: 10/02/2014

BW: 86LBS CE:X

MJT SIZZLER 114B

calling bestows this more abundantly than farming. I believe hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a

I believe that farming, despite its hardships and disappointments, is the most honest and honorable way a man can spend his days on this earth. I believe farming nurtures the close family ties that make life rich

I believe my children are learning values that will last a lifetime and can be learned in no other way. I believe farming provides education for life and that no other occupation teaches so much about birth, growth, and maturity in such a variety of ways.

splendor of a sunrise, the rapture of wide open spaces, and the exhilarating sight of your land greening each spring. I believe that true happiness comes from watching your crops ripen in the field, your children grow tall in the sun, your whole family feels the pride that springs from their shared experience. I believe that by my toil I am giving more to the world than I am taking from it; an honor that does no come to all men. I believe my life will be measured ultimately by what I have done for my fellow man, and by this standard I fear no judgement. I believe when a man grows old and sums up his days, he should

I believe in farming because it makes all this possible.

Farmer’s Creed

Mick & Deb 780-755-2224Mick’s Cell 780-842-8835Kurt’s Cell 780-619-2224

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