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Auctioneer – Mike Baxter........................402/387-1861
Sale Day Phone – Sale Barn.....................308/346-4257
.... Rob’s cell 402/376-4465 Brenda’s cell 402/376-4002
Sale Representatives –
Terry Cone.................................................308/346-5799
Eugene Cone..............................................308/346-5362
Chris Beutler..............................................402/380-8244
“Dr. Hoss” Berry, Red Angus Assoc. ........417/844-1009
Dean Summerbell, Heartland Limousin Assoc.
...................................................................612/963-3799
Mail and Phone Bids – Mailed or phoned bids will be handled in
a confidential manner. If you are unable to attend the sale simply contact
Rob Brawner or any of the sale representatives far enough in advance so we
can help you ringside on sale day. All cattle purchased through our “sight
unseen program” are unconditionally guaranteed, if the cattle purchased for
you on order are not what you expected, we don’t expect you to pay for
them, no questions.
Terms – Terms of the sale are cash unless prior credit arrangements are
established between buyer and seller. Settlements are to be made with the
clerk immediately after the conclusion of the auction.
Health – Health certificates and semen test certificates will be provided
with each lot sold.
Nutrition of the sale cattle – The bulls were fed and cared for by
Royce Greder 402/722-4478. Bill Dicke of Cattlemen’s Nutrition Services
LLC, Lincoln, NE 402/421-6767, formulated the rations used on the bulls.
The bulls were fed a ration consisting of corn silage, modified wet distillers
grains, cracked corn and a mixture of ground alfalfa, millet and meadow
hay. The bulls were fed with soundness in mind and to develop them for
trouble free use.
Sale Day Information – We will provide complete performance
data on all cattle. (i.e. Scrotal, YW and Gain).
Announcements – Announcements made sale day will take precedent
over printed material in the catalog. Please take note of any changes.
Liability – Each animal will be the buyer’s risk as soon as it is sold,
but will be cared for by the seller for a reasonable period of time. Every
precaution will be taken for the welfare of the cattle sold. Neither the owner
nor sales manager can be responsible for accidents, but every effort will be
made to provide for safety and comfort of those attending the sale.
Genetic Defects – Every animal in the Bullis Creek herd that has a
known carrier in the first three generations has been tested for Osteopetrosis
(OS). No known carriers will be offered for sale. All the sires in use at Bullis
Creek have been tested OS free (OSF).
Health – All cattle have been vaccinated for Pasturella, IBR, BVD, PI 3, BRSV
and poured with Ivermectin.
Catalog By – Cavenee Design, (605) 830-9025, Bonesteel, SD
Lodging available in Burwell, Nebraska
Rodeo Motel................................................................308/346-4408
Pump & Pantry............................................................308/346-5556
Calumus Outfitters.......................................................308/346-4697
Calumus Lodge............................................................308/346-4331
– Analyzing Performance Information –
BW = Birth Weight – We take birth weights on our cattle in order
to give you some method of determining calving ease. Larger calves
will sometimes come very easy. We believe that calf structure deter-
mines calving ease along with size.
WW = Weaning Weight – This is the weight of the cattle taken
at weaning time adjusted to constant age of 205 days, and a good
indication of early growth.
ADG =Average Daily Gain – This will be provided on all bulls and
forage gain ratio (FG/R) will be provided on all fall bulls. FB/R is
the ratio based on the summer gain on grass. Like other ratios; 100 is
average, below 100 is below and above 100 is above average.
Ratios – Ratios are indicated behind WW and YW data show how
each calf compares to its herd mates within a particular group. Ra-
tios are only within herds, so a 100 (or average) ratio with the Bullis
Creek Ranch herd is different than 100 in another herd.
Dam Production – The first four numbers at the start of each foot-
note are the production averages of the dam of this lot. The first
number is the birth weight ratio, second is an average wean ratio,
third is an average yearling ratio and the fourth number is the current
and most probable producing ability (MPPA).
CE = Calving Ease – Calving ease score is noted with *, **, ***
This is based on several things- 1. the bull’s birth weight, 2. his birth
weight EPD and 3. his dam’s birth ratio.
* - For use on cows
**- For use on cows or coming three-year-olds or big well grown
out yearling heifers.
***- For use on yearling heifers
Carcass Data – We have ultra sounded all sale lots and the data has
been turned into the breed associations. We have indicated carcass
EPD’s and ratios on ribeye, marbling and back fat or yield grade.
Guarantee – All bulls selling for $2500 or more will be covered
100% for fertility, soundness, and customer satisfaction for a com-
plete breeding season defined as 60 days following 1st turnout. Any
problems with the bulls must be reported by September 1st of 2012
to arrange a bull replacement or if necessary a credit for next year’s
sale. Injured bulls must be diagnosed by an accredited Veterinarian.
Credits will be awarded 100% value of the injured bull, less $1000
value on yearling bulls or $1250 on senior bulls. Salvage of the in-
jured bull goes to the buyer. The guarantee is under the discretion of
Bullis Creek Ranch and bulls may not be covered if inhuman prac-
tices are present whether directly or indirectly related to the injury.
Example 1: A $5000 bull is injured and examined to be a non-breeder; a
credit of $4000 on a yearling bull or $3750 on a senior bull will be awarded
to the buyer.
Example 2: A $2500 bull is injured and examined to be a non-breeder; a
credit of $1500 on a yearling bull or $1250 on a senior bull will be awarded
to the buyer.
Example 3: A $2000 bull is injured and examined to be a non-breeder; no
credit will be given, buyer receives salvage value of injured bull.
• The bulls will be delivered by the seller at his conve-
nience if the buyer opts for delivery. Bring your trailer
sale day and deduct $50/hd. Bulls bringing $2,500 or
more will be delivered free of charge within a 300 mile
radius of Burwell, NE.
The bulls will be fertility tested and papers provided by Dr. Bill Hines,
Martin, SD.
Carcass ultrasound by Old West Ultrasound, Dan Hines, Martin, SD.