Rogers Bar HR It s Simple: More Pounds Equal More Money! Rogers Bar HR Bulls Put On the Pounds! And with today s prices every pound counts toward your bottom line. Our bulls have won more Independent BIF Certified Rate of Gain Tests than any other Charolais breeder. Rogers Bar HR Charolais bulls dominate the competition. By using Rogers Bar HR bulls, you get more pounds per calf at weaning and thus more money in your pocket! 2017 Florida Final Performance Breed ADG Angus 3.06 Brahman 2.61 Rogers Charolais 4.11 Hereford 3.35 Sim Angus 3.52 Simmental 3.45 2017 Hinds Final Performance Breed ADG Angus 4.10 Beefmaster 3.14 Rogers Charolais 4.23 Other Charolais 3.28 Sim Angus 2.12 Proven Performance: Consistent winners of both the Florida and Hinds Bull Tests for weight gain and feed efficiency Ranching since 1926 and performance testing since 1959 Raised on Grass: Raised and grown out on Bahia, Bermuda, and Rye Grass Bulls NOT raised in a grow yard Quality: Bulls pass semen tests the FIRST time! NO retests until they eventually pass Bulls are two year old virgin bulls; NO LEASED BULLS RESOLD Hardy Bulls: All bulls raised 90 miles from the Gulf Can take the heat and humidity, born in the south Bulls won t melt like a snow cone 1 Rogers Bar HR Doug Rogers Cell: 601-765-7751 P.O. Box 1718 Collins, MS 39428 www.rogersbarhr.com 601-765-8848 rogersbarhr@hotmail.com
TRUE BEEF BULLS FOR C22 It all starts with a powerful, balanced and athletic bull! With an emphasis on fertility, calving ease and heavy weaning weights, we are meeting the demands of our commercial bull customers. ASK US ABOUT OUR Combining Charolais advantages in growth, weight gain and feed conversion with Wagyu advantages in carcass quality and calving ease is a logical means to produce yield grade 1 and 2, prime and high choice carcass cattle. WWW.GYULAIS.COM WWW.BARJARTISANMEATS.COM 5593 Choupique Road Sulphur, LA 70665 Evelyn Gay Duhon 337-583-2242 337-764-1040 cell Titou6262@yahoo.com Rod Smith 337-274-0552 cell E5rodsmith@yahoo.com 2 Daniel Hammond 15300 Co. Rd. 2 Florence, AL 35633 (256) 766-6354 4mogocharolais@earthlink.net www.mogocharolais.com
MORE DOLLARS AND CENTS 150+ Bulls Available Private Treaty Bred, Raised and Ready to Work in the Gulf Coast Environment Deep & Stout D8104 EPDs: CE: 7.7 BW: -0.4 MB: 0.20 Long Bodied EPDs: Top 8% CE 15% BW C115 Eye Appeal C203 2017 Missouri State Fair Grand Blending French and Domestic Bloodlines WATCH FOR UPCOMING BULL SALE DATE! 3 Full French & Purebred Genetics P.O. Box 186, Liverpool, Texas 77577 Larry Ludeke (832) 439-4666 Daryl Renfrow (832) 444-5241 E-mail: larryl@qiminc.com www.barjcharolaisfarm.com
The Cattleman s Source Volume 17, No. 1 Fall 2017 ASSOCIATION STAFF Executive Vice President J. Neil Orth ext. 101 north@charolaisusa.com Director of Activities David Hobbs ext. 200 dhobbs@charolaisusa.com Director of Junior Activities Kaitlyn Lewis ext. 201 klewis@charolaisusa.com Recording Secretary Marilou Wegner ext. 400 mwegner@charolaisusa.com Photo by Toby Dahl Features Commercial cow-calf producers favor Charolais...19 Cattle feeders favor Charolais...24 Consumers favor Charolais...25 Reference Information Letter of Introduction...8 Advertiser Listings by State...12-14 Advertiser Locator Map...16-17 FIELD STAFF Central/Northeast Representative Call the AICA office for Information. (816) 464-5977 North Central Representative Colt Keffer cell (765) 376-8784 ckeffer@charolaisusa.com Southeast Representative Floyd Wampler cell (423) 612-2144 fwampler@charolaisusa.com Southwest Representative Cody Beck (765) 719-1622 cbeck@charolaisusa.com West Representative Weston Geppert cell (605) 933-1387 westongeppert@hotmail.com Assistant Manager Molly Schoen ext. 104 mmader@charolaisusa.com The Cattleman s Source is published by: American-International Charolais Association 11700 N.W. PLAZA CIRCLE, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64153 (816) 464-5977 FAX (816) 464-5759 WWW.CHAROLAISUSA.COM 4
Fall Edition BeefGene Bull Sale Saturday, October 7, 2017 1 p.m. Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Sulphur Springs, TX Selling 80 Breeding Age Charolais Bulls M889898 Ledger x Freedom M892139 Big Ben x Field Rep M889897 Bells & Whistles x Field Rep M892738 Cow Maker x Rio Blanco M892026 Wrangle Up x Kojack M889217 Tuffy x Field Rep For a sale catalog or more information, contact: Dennis Charolais Farm Eric, Angie, Haley & Brayden Dennis 170 Rock Bluff Road Saint Jo, TX 76265 (940) 841-2792 edennis591@yahoo.com Cody White 3955 County St 2840 Rush Springs, OK 73082 (580) 450-7572 007charolais@gmail.com Dennis Charolais Farm & Guests BeefGene Bull Sale Saturday, February 3, 2018 1 p.m. Sulphur Springs, TX 5
15 TH ANNUAL FEBRUARY 24, 2018 Your Southwest Bull Source Charolais, Hereford and Angus bulls and females available year round. BEEF Seedstock 100 Ranch Proven LT Ledger 0332 Pld 40 miles East of Albuquerque P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 Bill King (505)220-9909 bill@billkingranch.com Tom Spindle Foreman (505) 321-8808 billkingranch.com Follow us on 2018 NEW PARTNERS, NEW BREEDS, NEW CHOICES. C-BAR ELDORADO 114Z Sire of the 2015 National Reserve Bull PROGENY SELL! LT PATRIOT 4004 PLD WW, YW, TSI Rank Top 1% of Breed ELTOPIA, WASHINGTON SELLING: CHAROLAIS RED ANGUS BULLS FEMALES www.rancherschoicesale.com Live Online Bidding via: LAUTENSCHLAGER AND SONS Carl & Jodi Lautenschlager Endicott, Washington Home: 509-657-3301 Cell: 509-595-8131 carljodi@hotmail.com HANG N A CATTLE COMPANY Alan & Leslie Alexander 5412 Birch Road Pasco, WA 99301 509-727-9151 Alan s cell hangna@owt.com www.hangnacattle.com 6
DOLL Charolais & Simmental Ranch 38th Annual Production Sale Tuesday, March 6, 2018 1:30 p.m. Kist Livestock, Mandan, N.D. Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar Raising top Charolais since 1959 and top Simmental since 1968 Selling the Top Genetics in Both Breeds 100 Charolais Bulls 60 Spring Simmental Bulls A Handful of Open Heifers At Doll Charolais we strive to put more Pounds and Dollars in our pocket with top TSI Sires to put the most pounds in our calf crop. Our main goal is the Commercial side. WCF Mr Silver Gun 467 Reg: M847860 Homozygous Polled (TSI:247, top 1%) EPDs: -0.5 1.9 60 109 6 1.3 36 1.2 44 0.77-0.003 0.05 Adj. WW R: 104; ADG R: 105, Adj. YW R: 103; ADG R: 103; REA Adj R: 106; IMF Adj. R: 110 on his offspring. He sires pounds, scrotal, and great Ultrasound. DCR Mr Substance A240 Reg: M837838 Homozygous Polled (TSI:218, top 10%) EPDs: 5.1-0.4 32 68 9 1.4 26 1.9 30 0.50-0.002 0.23 NGC Lender 404B ET Reg: EM844893 Homozygous Polled (TSI:223 top 9%) EPDs: 4.7 0.6 40 73 6-1.7 26 1.5 29 0.56 0.003 0.39 Adj. WW R: 101; ADG R: 102, Adj. YW R: 101; ADG R: 100; REA Adj R: 94; IMF Adj. R: 129. Sires growth style with great ultrasound. Owned with Romans Charolais. Doll Charolais Ranch 3991 36th Street New Salem, ND 58563 www.dollranch.net Charles & Pam Doll 701-843-8673 Harlan & Jodie Doll 701-843-8771 David & Donna Doll 701-843-7947 7 DCR Mr Solution W13 Reg: M780258 Homozygous Polled (TSI:210, top 20%) EPDs: 3.5-0.1 33 67 18 3.7 35 1.4 26 0.36 0.012 0.03 Other Main Herd Sires OW Dividend 4150 (TSI: 218 top 10%) Our powerful heifer bull! WCR Sir Duke 8141 (TSI: 189 top 65%) Makes the best Mama Cows! DCR Mr Red Solution A35 (TSI: 243 top 1%) Tremendous Growth and Carcass! DCR Mr Sir Handy Man B247 (TSI:194, top 55%) Sired the top sellling lot in our 2017 sale.
The Cattleman s Source C H A R O L A I S J. Neil Orth, Executive Vice President Listening & Learning Watch for more details A couple of decades ago, Dr. Harlan Ritchie, one of the most respected animal scientists in the modern history of the beef industry, challenged purebred breed associations. He suggested unless long-term systemic changes were made, breed associations could and should become irrelevant. And, quite frankly, Dr. Ritchie was spot on. Since then, breed associations have become de facto researchers. By collaborating with academia, major breed associations have worked to develop genetic evaluation tools such as enhanced expected progeny differences (EPDs), indexes and genomic tests. Associations, again through collaboration with academia, have developed methodology to incorporate and accurately weight genomic information into genetic evaluation. The American-International Charolais Association (AICA) and its board of directors continue to challenge itself to lead rather than follow regarding state of the art technology, intellectual assets and animal science improvements. If the purebred sector and breed associations are guilty of anything, arguably, it s a disconnect with the grassroots commercial sector. As an association representing one of the largest breeds in America and truly one of the most commercially relevant breeds, we are extremely sensitive to the need to facilitate ongoing education and connectivity with the commercial cattle sector. AICA Plans to have Listening & Learning Industry Sessions in different locations across the country. The content of each event will focus on those similarities and differences in the beef industry dictated by geography. The overarching goal of each event will be listening to industry thought leaders and learning how to best design Charolais cattle to meet the needs of the commercial sector today and in the future. The first session was held recently at Noble Research Institute. Visit the AICA website, www.charolaisusa.com for videos and resource information from the presentations. Sincerely, V I E W P O I N T J. Neil Orth, Executive Vice President 8
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State Listings ALABAMA 1 Meadows Creek Farm Richard & Glenn Meadows 4421 Co. Rd. 33 N. Columbia, AL 36319 Richard (334) 797-4870 cell Glenn (334) 797-5808 cell www.meadowscreekfarm.com (see page 23) 2 MOGO Full French Charolais Daniel Hammond 15300 Co. Rd. 2 Florence, AL 35633 (256) 766-6354 4mogocharolais@earthlink.net www.mogocharolais.com www.gyulais.com (see pages 2,3) ARKANSAS 3 Plyer & Son Caleb, Briana & Huck Plyer 1748 Hempstead 7 Hope, AR 71801 (870) 703-1394 calebplyler@hotmail.com (see page 27) COLORADO 4 Leachman Cattle of Colorado Lee Leachman, Partner Ryan Peterson, Sales Manager 2506 West County Road 70 Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 568-3983 www.leachman.com (see page 26) 5 Wagner Charolais Bob & Jan Wagner 18025 WCR 128 Nunn, CO 80648 (970) 420-2336 bob@wagnerranch.com www.wagnerranch.com (see page 30) Kansas 6 Argabright & Sons Charolais Michael Argabright 1154 Co. Road 60 Olpe, KS 66865 (620) 794-5049 LOUISIANA 7 JVS Cattle Company Evelyn Gay Duhon 5593 Choupique Road Sulphur, LA 70665 (337) 583-2242 (337) 764-1040 cell titou6262@yahoo.com Rod Smith (337) 274-0552 cell E5rodsmith@yahoo.com (see pages 2,3) MINNESOTA 8 One Penny Ranch Bill & Penny Zimmerman 17358 165th Ave. NE Foley, MN 56329 (320) 355-2191 info@onepennyranch.com www.onepennyranch.com MISSOURI 9 8 Story Farms Austin & Courtney Story 29143 175th St. Altamont, MO 64620 (660) 749-5834 (660) 663-5048 cell 8storyfarms@gmail.com www.8storyfarms.com (see page 18) 10 Aschermann Charolais Larry & Peggy Aschermann 734 Belle Aire Place Carthage, MO 64836 (417) 793-2855 cell (417) 358-7879 hayhook@gmail.com www.aschermanncharolais.com 11 Grace Farms Feedlot & Ranch Rick Baxter, Manager 5572 360th St. Albany, MO 64402 (660) 425-2855 rbaxter8@me.com (see page 26) 12 Mead Farms 21658 Quarry Lane Barnett, MO 65011 Alan Mead, Owner (573) 216-0210 Office (573) 302-7011 meadangus@yahoo.com www.meadfarms.com (see page 32) 12
13 Peterson Farms Charolais Steve & Sandy Peterson 8767 Outer Road Mtn. Grove, MO 65711 (417) 926-5336 (417) 746-4410 www.petersonfarmscharolais.com petersoncompany@centurytel.net (see page 28) MISSISSIPPI 14 Rogers Bar HR Doug Rogers PO Box 1718 Collins, MS 39428 (601) 765-8848 (601) 765-7751 cell rogersbarhr@hotmail.com www.rogersbarhr.com (see page 1) NEBRASKA 15 Hebbert Charolais Dave, Matt & Mose Hebbert 62075 Hebbert Lane Hyannis, NE 69350 (308) 458-2540 (308) 458-7060 Dave cell (308) 458-8812 Matt cell www.hebbertranch.com (see page 9) 16 Rennert Ranch Charolais Kristian & Becky Rennert 11168 746 Road Elm Creek, NE 68836 (308) 440-9463 rennertranch@gmail.com www.rennertranch.com Facebook: Rennert Ranch Charolais 17 Sonderup Charolais Ranch Tom & Sandy Sonderup 19488 Valley Road Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 536-2050 (308) 550-0254 cell scrinc@hotmail.com www.sonderupcharolaisranch.com (see page 29) 18 Wagon Wheel Charolais Ranch Ray D Winz & Sons 72354 Q Rd Holdrege, NE 68949 Doug (308) 991-6941 Steve (308) 567-2286 drwinz1@gtmc.net (see page 20) NEW MEXICO 19 Bill King Ranch P.O. Box 2670 Moriarty, NM 87035 (505) 220-9909 Bill King bill@billkingranch.com Tom Spindle, Foreman (505) 321-8808 (see page 6) NORTH DAKOTA 20 Doll Charolais Ranch 3991 36th St. New Salem, ND 58563 Charles & Pam Doll (701) 843-8673 Harlan & Jodie Doll (701) 843-8771 David & Donna Doll (701) 843-7947 www.dollranch.net (see page 7) OKLAHOMA 21 007 Charolais Cody White 3955 County St 2840 Rush Springs, OK 73082 (580) 450-7572 007charolais@gmail.com (see page 5) OREGON 22 Romans Ranches Charolais Bill Romans Family 3801 Old Stage Rd. Harper, OR 97906 Bill (541) 358-2921 Jeff (541) 358-2905 romansranches@hotmail.com www.romanscharolais.com (see page 11) SOUTH DAKOTA 23 Keppen Charolais Steve, Myrna, Greg & BJ Keppen 405 Samara Ave. Volga, SD 57071 (605) 627-5229 (6605) 690-3218 cell keppencharolais@mchsi.com www.keppencharolais.com (see page 22) 13
24 Vedvei Charolais Ranch Alan & Deb Vedvei 44213 204th St. Lake Preston, SD 57249 (605) 847-4529 (605) 860-1135 cell vedveicharolais@gmail.com www.vedveicharolais.com (see Back Cover) 25 Wienk Charolais Ranch 44210 205th St. Lake Preston, SD 57249 Jeff Eschenbaum (605) 860-0505 cell Sterling Eschenbaum (605) 203-0137 cell Ty Eschenbaum (605) 203-1082 cell charolaisbulls@outlook.com www.wienkcharolais.com (see Inside Front Cover) TEXAS 26 Bar J Charolais Larry Ludeke P.O. Box 186 Liverpool, TX 77577 (832) 439-4666 Larry cell larryl@qiminc.com Daryl Renfrow (832) 444-5241 www.barjcharolaisfarm.com www.barjartisanmeats.com (see pages 2,3) 27 Dennis Charolais Farm Eric, Angie, Haley & Brayden Dennis 170 Rock Bluff Road Saint Jo, TX 76265 (940) 841-2792 edennis591@yahoo.com (see page 5) 28 Link Charolais Chris, Caroline, Sutton & Truett Link 3082 State Hwy 87N Center, TX 75935 (936) 590-2949 chris.link@sbcglobal.net (see page 21) 30 Sturgess Double S Cattle Jerry & Gwynette Sturgess 11160 FM 2588 Larue, TX 75770 (903) 343-9009 Jay & Lori Sturgess (903) 681-0725 Michael & Lauren Sturgess (210) 867-6863 msturgess@southernlivestock.com www.sturgessdoubles.com (see page 31) 31 Thomas Charolais, Inc. P.O. Box 595 Raymondville, TX 78580 Mitch Thomas (956) 535-0936 Tonnyre Thomas Joe (956) 535-0942 thomasra@gte.net www.thomascharolais.com (see page Inside Back Cover) WASHINGTON 32 HANG N A CATTLE COMPANY Alan & Leslie Alexander 5412 Birch Road Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 727-9151 Alan s cell hangna@owt.com www.hangacattle.com (see page 6) SERVICES Gallagher USA www.gallagherusa.com 1-800-531-5908 (see page 10) 29 Sandbur Ranch 3790 FM 1664 Franklin, TX 77856 Kourtney Kopesky, Ranch Manager (713) 854-7556 kkopesky@outlook.com www.sandburcharolais.com (see page 18) 14
Need assisstance finding Charolais genetics contact an AICA Representative FIELD STAFF Central/Northeast Representative Call the AICA office for Information. (816) 464-5977 North Central Representative Colt Keffer cell (765) 376-8784 ckeffer@charolaisusa.com Southeast Representative Floyd Wampler cell (423) 612-2144 fwampler@charolaisusa.com Southwest Representative Cody Beck (765) 719-1622 cbeck@charolaisusa.com West Representative Weston Geppert cell (605) 933-1387 westongeppert@hotmail.com 15
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Selling Private Treaty Bulls Replacement Females Pairs RFF Parlzan 1301 P ACE-ORR Efficient x Grid Maker 3790 FM 1664 Franklin, Texas 77856 RFF Rocket Ledger 1324 P Ledger x Firemaker Sandbur Ranch www.sandburcharolais.com Kourtney Kopesky Ranch Manager (713) 854-7556 kkopesky@outlook.com BULLS FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY HEIFERS ALSO AVAILABLE Calving Ease High Performance Carcass Quality Excellent Dispositions Sires: LT Commander 4038P LT Ledger 0332 P LT Ledger 2284 P LT Citation 5228 Pld Austin & Courtney Story 29143 175th Street Altamont, MO 64620 Phone: (660) 749-5834 Cell: (660) 663-5048 www.8storyfarms.com www.facebook.com/8storyfarms 8StoryFarms@gmail.com 18
Commercial cow-calf producers favor Charolais for value, versatility, progress and profitability. The Noble Foundation and Integrity Beef Alliance started using Charolais genetics a decade ago because we realized the value of a good crossbred animal. In our country, we have a lot of black hided cows. Using a registered Charolais bull on black hided cows allows us to have that smoky, black-nosed calf with a lot of hybrid vigor. Our producers see hybrid vigor manifested in total weight. Our producers are in the business of selling the most total pounds leaving the ranch gate as possible. So, we recognize the value of using a Charolais bull. Charolais genetics have taken our producers to the next level. Prior to implementing Charolais, most of our producers were marketing a straight Angus calf. Once they made the switch to Charolais, they ve seen their bottom line increase. The only change made in their management scheme is genetics. It s not uncommon to see a 75-100 pound increase at weaning by simply changing genetics and implementing a defined breeding program with a goal in mind. One of the most important take home messages I deliver to my producers is, no matter what you do, you need to be able to weather the storm and be in business next year. The best way to do that is to use a Charolais bull back on your Angus type cow herd to get that smoky colored, black-nosed calf that buyers recognize year in and year out as a calf that will convert in the feedyard and hang a value-added carcass on the rail. Robert Wells, Ph.D., Livestock Consultant/ Executive Director, Integrity Beef Alliance Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, Oklahoma 19
53 years of breeding Charolais Visit our Ranch for Top- Quality, Performance-Tested Bulls. WAGON WHEEL CHAROLAIS RANCH HCR Silver Edge 5006P Top 25% CE, M, MCE, TM, MB, TSI Current Herd Sires RDW Sir Top R102P HCR Electric 5004P HCR Wisdom 6068P RDW Sir Top K302P HCR Silver Edge 5006P HCR Lucky 6109P All of our herd sires have a minimum of four traits that rank in the top 25% of the breed. Contact: Ray D. Winz & Sons Doug (308) 991-6941, Steve (308) 567-2286 72354 Q Rd. Holdrege, NE 68949 drwinz1@gtmc.net 20
Your Link to Performance LOW BIRTH WEIGHT PERFORMANCE DRIVEN SUPERIOR GENETICS #1664 M889066 Reward x Unlimited Ease BW: 1.6 WW: 47 YW: 85 M: 8 TM: 31 TSI: 227.81 Top: 2% 2% 2% #1643 M887563 Patriot x Tradition 066 BW: -0.1 WW: 45 YW: 76 M: 4 TM: 26 TSI: 218.44 Top: 3% 6% 6% Bulls Available Private Treaty and in Select Sales Call Today to Select Your Next Herd Sire #1633 M887236 Patriot x Wind 0383 BW: -0.7 WW: 47 YW: 83 M: 1 TM: 24 TSI: 227.34 Top: 2% 2% 2% 21 Link Charolais CHRIS, CAROLINE, SUTTON & TRUETT LINK (936) 590-2949 3082 State Hwy. 87 N Center, TX 75935 chris.link@sbcglobal.net
Herd Sires- PC Missouri Bob 1227 (M801740) is a homozygous polled son of Multiple Trait Leader Oakdale Duke 9003P X PC Miss Blue Grass 9210. Bob is a 2017 Multiple Trait Leader. He is easy calving and his calves are cleanly made with high performance. Pictures of a few of his sons are on the bulls for sale page of our website. CE BW WW YW MILK MCE TM SC CW REA FAT MB TSI 10.1-1.1 39 88 22 8.7 42 1.1 24 0.56 0.006 0.05 235 % 6 25 15 3 3 6 1 25 15 15 60 40 2 ACE-ORR Makers Mark 689 (M738574) is a past National Bull Calf Champion and a several time Yearling Weight Trait Leader. At age 11, he is currently a 2017 Milk Trait Leader and Hot Carcass Weight Leader. He adds extra length with great performance and carcass data. His daughters have been outstanding. CE BW WW YW MILK MCE TM SC CW REA FAT MB TSI 5.0 1.6 33 82 22 9.8 38 1.4 41 0.82 0.000 0.17 231 % 40 75 30 6 4 3 3 8 1 3 45 15 3 EC Revelation 5030 PLD (M834660) is a homozygous polled son of Multiple Trait Leader M6 New Standard 842P ET X EC Miss Gretchen 5030. Revelation has been an excellent bull for calving ease and performance. CE BW WW YW MILK MCE TM SC CW REA FAT MB TSI 9.9-2.3 40 67 14 3.8 34 1.5 33 0.85 0.011 0.08 212 % 7 10 15 20 25 50 9 5 3 2 75 35 20 KC Dakota Bob 4167P (M850342) is a homozygous polled son of Multiple Trait Leader PC Missouri Bob 1227. Calving ease with balanced EPD s and calves that have extra length. CE BW WW YW MILK MCE TM SC CW REA FAT MB TSI 10.4-1.6 31 67 17 7.8 33 0.7 19 0.52-0.005 0.14 214 % 6 20 35 20 15 10 15 55 30 15 35 20 15 Junior Herd Sires- KC Big Ben 5292 (M865620) is a homozygous polled son of Multiple Trait Leader WC Big Ben 9036 with an actual 90 lb. BW. He had an AWW of 846 lbs., and an AYW of 1440 pounds. We used him on a set of heifers in a dry lot. Top 3% WW; 7% YW; 10% TSI. CE BW WW YW MILK MCE TM SC CW REA FAT MB TSI 6.7 0.0 45 75 6 5.5 29 1.8 28 0.42 0.014 0.10 214 % 20 40 3 7 70 25 20 1 15 40 65 40 10 EXPECT Calving Ease Plus Performance Carcass Quality PC Missouri Bob 1227 ACE-ORR Makers Mark 689 Sons and Daughters of these sires will be for sale by Private Treaty after weaning in the Fall. www.keppencharolais.com South Dakota Charolais Breeders Association 2008 Outstanding Seedstock Producer KEPPEN CHAROLAIS Steve - Myrna - Greg - BJ 405 Samara Ave. Volga, SD 57071 (605) 627-5229 (605) 690-3218 cell keppencharolais@mchsi.com 22
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Cattle feeders favor Charolais for value, versatility, progress and profitability. Charolais cattle are extremely valuable in what we do every day. They perform, convert, get large and do well. The packers desire those cattle. When we put Charolais cattle on the show list, there s usually a lot of aggression, a lot of desire to own them for a couple of reasons. For one, the cutability is amazing. The cattle will yield very well. There s nothing more desirable in the industry than a black-nosed Charolais. Known genetics can add a lot of value in what we do. We sell a fair number of cattle in different marketing scenarios, not necessarily grids, such as hormone free. Charolais cattle perform extremely well in hormone free environments, such as the European markets. The genetic potential is there so that we don t lose efficiency by not implanting. Charolais cattle work well for programs designed for the EU [European Union]. The Charolais breed is a very intriguing breed. The breeders have done a great job of creating an animal that will get big, weigh heavy and perform. That s good for us! We re in the business of selling beef. Charolais cattle are a very well rounded breed that fits our industry perfectly. Todd Sigmon, Manager Dinklage Feedyards Sidney, Nebraska 24
Consumers favor Charolais for value, versatility, progress and profitability. We operate in primarily a dairy state. Dr. Amiel Cooper, a breast cancer pathologist, started this organic beef operation 20 years ago. He believed that he could produce a wholesome, safe beef product. He started the operation with eight Charolais heifers. He chose Charolais because of the growth potential and muscle. Today, we market 350 calves each year. We market the whole carcass directly to Whole Foods, Atlantic Division. We are in 20 Whole Foods stores and market beef 51 weeks out of the year. The local movement is very big in the Northeast. The Whole Foods consumer is very conscious of where the food comes from, how the animals are raised and even having a face to the name. They want to know the product is safe and managed well. It s a niche market. These consumers are willing to pay for a premium product and we re very happy to put that product in the meat case for them. Genetics are very important to us. We try to buy high quality replacements and herd sires. The cattle have to have the genetic ability to grow, particularly with the organic requirements. Even though we deliver cattle 51 weeks out of the year, we calve in the spring and the fall. We stage the cattle to finish at our target harvest weights throughout the year. We re proud of what we do here. The whole mission of this farm is to produce a wholesome product that is the highest quality we can achieve while being conscious of our environmental footprint. We get feedback from Whole Foods meat team leaders and know our product is Choice. Brian Kemp, Manager Mountain Meadows Farm Sudbury, Vermont 25
Rocking G Registered Charolais Legacy of W.M. Grace POWER HERD SIRES Pedigree Calving Ease Performance Bull Sale Saturday, March 3, 2018 Noon Lamoni Livestock Auction, Lamoni IA. Selling 30+ 18 month-old-bulls WC CCC Blue October 4119 P ET Bulls & Females Available Private Treaty Bull Sale Spring 2018 G RACE FARM FEEDLOT & RANCH S Rick Baxter, Manager ALBANY, MO 660-425-2855 rbaxter8@me.com Established 1967 Leachman s Red & White Sale Selling 75 Charolais & 75 Red Angus Bulls 1:00 pm, Saturday, Nov. 11 th Leachman Bull Barn, Fort Collins, CO Ranchers love Leachman Charolais bulls! Structurally sound, aged bulls that cover the country. No calving grief due to our honest data and low birth selection. Full 1 year unconditional guarantee. Naturally thick and good doing. 49er is the epitome of the Leachman Charolais with calving ease, rapid early growth, lots of muscle, and the quality grade potential to hit 90%+ Choice! Our AVERAGE Charolais sale bull is: CE BW WW YW Milk Marb REA +6.4-1.3 +33 +65 +11 +.26 +.38 Top 25% Top 20% Top 25% Top 25% Top 35% Top 10% Top 50% SIRES INCLUDE: Leachman MSF 49er P013B (M844063, pictured), Ledger, Leachman PhD, Gridmaker 10, Platinum, Free Lunch, and Sovereign. Lee Leachman, Partner Ryan Peterson, Sales Manager 2056 West County Road 70 Fort Collins, CO (970) 568-3983 www.leachman.com 26
Plyler & son charolais bull sale Let us help you with your next herd bull. Saturday, October 28, 2017 1 p.m. Story Arena Southern Arkansas University Magnolia, ARkansas Selling 60 registered charolais bulls Catalogs mailed upon request. sale catalog and updates can be viewed at: www.plylerandsoncharolais.com Guest Consignors: WESLEY BENTON, JUDSONIA, ar Hudspeth Farms, st joe, ar 27 Like Us! Plyler & Son Caleb, BRIANA and HUCK Plyler 1748 Hempstead 7 Hope, AR 71801 (870) 703-1394 calebplyler@hotmail.com
Calving Ease Performance Productivity Quality Proven Genetics Raised on Fescue in the Ozarks Selling 100+ Bulls Annually Quality performance bulls in volume Bulls also available private treaty 200+ Head Cowherd Feedlot data from our commercial herd Proven Bloodlines Show heifer prospects and female packages available private treaty Customer Satisfaction Herd Sires Include M6 New Whistle 603 P ET Bells & Whistles x New Standard x Cool Dude BW: 82 AWW: 774 AYW: 1,363 TSI: 217 EPDs: Top 20% WW 15% YW 6% Milk 3% TM 2% REA PF Mr New Impression 3146 Pld New Standard Son Look, EPDs PF Mr Beast Mode 5000 Pld Bells & Whistles x Polled Value x 2244 ACE-ORR Efficient 972 2017 Multiple Trait Leader DCF Prevalence 0953 P Field Rep x Wind Power Top 15% WW 25th Annual Top Pick Bull Sale Saturday, March 3, 2018 PF Sale Facility Selling 75+ Bulls including PF Red Hots (Red Angus x Charolais). Complete Performance data and bulls guraranteed Trich and BVD Free. PETERSON FARMS CHAROLAIS Registered Charolais Breeders Steve & Sandy Peterson Jeremiah, Andrew & Joey 8767 Outer Road Mtn. Grove, MO 65711 (417) 926-5336 (417) 746-4410 Visit our website www.petersonfarmscharolais.com 28
Annual Female Sale - November 18, 2017 See Casanova sons in the Yards at Denver Watch our website for our consignments to the Nebraska Cattlemen s Classic Purchase your Casanova son at our Annual Bull Sale - April 12, 2018 Heifers and bulls for sale private treaty in the spring We believe Casanova is the new outcross for 99% of the breed in America. His calves are breeding true with extremely wide tops, deep quartered, and square hipped. Yet with all that muscling, the calves still have that soft look that cattle producers appreciate. The first 31 calves born had an average birth weight of 89 lb., and average gestation of 280 days. The way they are growing, we can t wait to see the weaning weights this fall! Owned with Independent Foundation, Funk Charolais, Triple K Charolais, Eickhoff Farms and Keep Farms Find us online: Facebook or our website www.sonderupcharolaisranch.com Tom & Sandy Sonderup 19488 Valley Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 536-2050 (308) 550-0254 cell scrinc@hotmail.com 29
Wagner Charolais Committed to Quality Bull Sale March 21, 2018 Sterling, Colorado Offering 50 bulls 2018 Sale Bulls on Summer Pasture Wagner Charolais Bob & Jan Wagner (970) 420-2336 bob@wagnerranch.com wagnercharolais.com 30
Bulls with Rock Solid Foundations......and Predictable Genetics 30 Breeding Age Bulls Available Now! - Good footed, good boned & sound - Predictable performance and EPD s backed by generations of Sturgess cow families. - Surefire calving ease guaranteed through repetition - Ultrasound data that shows our committment to carcass and IMF. - Fertility tested & ready for service - Videos available. On the football field, practice makes perfect. It s all about repetition. RUN IT UNTIL YOU GET IT RIGHT! In cattle breeding, the more we breed for beneficial traits, the more predictable those traits become. We provide bulls with generations of predictable genetics in their pedigrees. If you desire bulls with predictable structure, performance, calving ease, carcass & maternal, try our Rock Solid Predictable Charolais Bulls! Mark your calenders for March 24, 2018 for the Sturgess Double S Spring Bull & Female Production Sale Featuring 100 Bulls & 50 Top Females Jerry & Gwynette Sturgess 11160 FM 2588 LaRue, TX 75770 (903)343-9009 Jay & Lori Sturgess (903) 681-0725 www.sturgessdoubles.com 31 Michael & Lauren Sturgess 407 Breesport San Antonio, TX 78216 (210)867-6863 msturgess@southernlivestock.com
CHAROLAIS BULL + BLACK COW. WE BELIEVE! BULL SALE Performance Tested Mead Sale Headquarters, Versailles, MO 200 BULLS SELL Performance Fertility Efficiency Angus Charolais Red Angus Hereford He Sells! OCTOBER 28, 2017 Mead Rushmore Q798 Pld BW: 71 lbs. AWW/R: 681 lbs./111 EPDs: CE 9.2; BW -1.9; WW 32; YW 51; M 16; MCE 5.7; TM 32; REA 0.33, MB 0.13; TSI $194 He Sells! Mead Ledger Q956 Pld BW: 76 lbs. AWW/R: 754 lbs./123 EPDs: CE 7.9; BW -0.5; WW 35; YW 66; M 7; MCE 5.0; TM 25; REA 0.32, MB 0.31; TSI $214 160 Angus Bulls Sell Including this son of Basin Payweight 1682. Top 1% BW, WW 2% $B Spring Bull Sale March 3, 2018 200 Bulls Sell Since 1942 Bulls in Volume with MEAD FARMS 21658 Quarry Lane Barnett, MO 65011 Office (573) 302-7011 Fax (573) 348-8325 E-mail: meadangus@yahoo.com www.meadfarms.com Alan Mead, Owner (573) 216-0210 Generations of Proven Performance 32
It s All About Your Cowherd. For more than 30 years, we have focused our breeding program around a balance of moderate birth weights, high growth, adequate milk and fertility. Many of our herd sires were in the AICA SEP and today we continue with MARC and the National Beef Consortium. POWER LOOK & Profitablity. Predictable Results CCC Lincoln 504 Pld FMJ x Rushmore x Blue Value EPDs: CE: 9.7 BW: -1.6 WW: 37 YW: 57 M: 10 MCE: 6.7 TM: 29 Profit + Satisfaction Bulls Available Private Treaty 30 Fall 2016 Yearlings 80 Spring 2017 Born Make Your Selection Early! SCR CE Corona Power 222 Pld EPDs: BW: -4.5 WW: 21 YW: 53 M: 26 TM: 36 Top 3% BW 2% Milk 6%TM The VCR Herd Bull Battery balances Relevant Traits. Avg. EPDs: BW: -0.6 WW: 33 YW: 65 M: 12 Tm: 27 REA: 0.29 MB: 0.12 TSI: 208 Stop by the Ranch or give us a call! Vedvei Charolais Alan & Deb Vedvei 44213 204th St. Lake Preston, South Dakota 57249 (605) 847-4529 vedveicharolais@gmail.com 2000 AICA Seedstock Producer of the Year www.vedveicharolais.com Available Private Treaty Offering select groups of Bred Cows and Heifers and 2017 Spring Born Heifer Calves many would show!