26th Annual
Performance Bull Sale
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 2, 2016, 1:00
At the ranch 1 mile south of U.S. Hwy 36 near Agra, KS
(See Map at the back of this catalog)
Selling: 108 Angus and 45 A+Balancer Bulls
Auctioneer:
James M. Birdwell
(H) 580-549-6636 (C) 580-695-2352
Livestock Press Representatives:
Jeff Mafi, American Angus Assoc............816-344-4266
Guy Peverly, Stock Exchange News..........785-456-9911
Stephen Russel, Kansas Stockman.............785-273-5115
Matt Caldwell, MO Beef Cattlemen ......... 913-755-1105
Hotels:
Rodeway Inn............................................................. 785-540-4391
Cottonwood Inn....................................................... 800-466-7332
Mark V Hotel............................................................ 800-219-3149
Transportation:
Commuter flights fly into Hays, KS and private planes can be
flown into Phillipsburg.
Herd Health:
All bulls have undergone a complete Breeding Soundness
Examination following the latest guidelines of the Society
for Theriogenology. These animals were evaluated for visual
and structural soundness. External and internal reproductive
organs were palpated for anatomical correctness. Scrotal
circumferences were measured and semen was collected using
electro-ejaculation. Semen was evaluated for morphology and
motility. All animals offered for sale today have been classified
as Satisfactory Potential Breeders.
In regards to health status and bio-security measures; Modi-
fied Live BVD, PI3, IBR, & BRSV vaccines are used exclusively in
this herd. These bulls have had at least three vaccinations with
these viral vaccines along with two 7-way Black-leg vaccines.
During the Breeding Soundess Exams, all bulls were vaccinated
for Vibrio (Camphy labacter) and 5-way Lepto bacterin.
With regards to Bovine Trichomoniasis (commonly referred
to as “Trich”), please be advised that these bulls offered for
sale are all “Virgin” bulls and this should be of no concern to
you. Some states (i.e. Colorado) require that any bull greater
than one year of age has to be tested negative prior to entry.
If this is the case with the bull you purchase, he will be tested
prior to his release and transport to meet state import require-
ments.
Kansas is classifed as a Brucellosis Free State. All animals
are ready for interstate transport. If you are moving animals
out of state, make sure to stop by and pick up your Health
Papers. If bulls are to be delivered at a later date, Health
Papers will accompany their shipment.
Vincent Traffas, DVM
Sale Book Supplement & Announcements:
A supplemental sheet will be available sale day with
updated information. This sheet or any announcements
from the sale block will take precedence over the sale
book. We will post updates as soon as possible on our
website. BSE will be done February 18.
Delivery:
Free delivery within 200 miles. If you haul your own
the
day
of the sale, we will deduct
$100
per bull from
your purchase price. Bulls can be taken care of here at
our ranch free of charge up to April 10th. We will start
delivering bulls around the 1st of April unless you need
them sooner.
Guarantee:
All bulls are guaranteed against injury or death during
the first breeding season. If a replacement bull is not
available, credit will be given at the next year’s sale.
Liability:
Neither the sale host, the sale management, or the auc-
tioneer are liable for any accidents which may occur.
Meal:
A complimentary lunch will be served.
Sale Day Phone: 785-638-2857
Extra Lines: 785-476-5345, 476-6096
and 533-1530
Please bring this book with you to the sale!
Information for online bidding located on
the next page of this catalog.
Revenue Sharing:
Semen interest policy on page 41.
Volume Discount:
$100 Discount off third bull purchased and $100 off
each additional bull.
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