More On Selection Indices:
You will have noticed that we have added two new numbers in the catalog — HB (HerdBuilder) and GM
(GridMaster). These are selection indices, developed to take several factors of economic importance into
account and reflect those factors as a measure of profitability. In the development of indices, scenarios
must be used. Below are the scenarios for HB and GB.
HerdBuilder Index
As the name indicates, implementation of the HerdBuilder Index will assist producers in building prof-
itable herds. The HerdBuilder Index is built using the following production scenario:
• Red Angus bulls mated to cows and heifers
• Replacement heifrs retained from within the herd
• All remaining progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid
Factors included:
EPDs of Stayability, Heifer Pregnancy, Calving
Ease, Marbling, Yield Grade and Growth.
GridMaster Index
While Red Angus has traditionally been known as
a superior maternal breed, those who have
retained ownership in Red Angus calves know of
their potential to excel in the feedyard
and ultimately hang a premium carcass. The
GridMaster Index is built using the following
production scenario:
• Red Angus bulls mated to cows
• All progeny sold on a quality-based carcass
grid.
Factors included:
EPDs of Marbling, Yield
Grade and Growth.
15
FALL RED ANGUS BULLS
38
100% Red Angus Cat 1A
Pelton State 225W 202B
Reg.
1742066
LJC Mission Statement P27
Pelton Statement 225W
Peltons Miss Cory 5037N
Schuler Envy 7342T
Pelton Miss Sara 6001Y
Peltons Ms Cathy 9913S1
Lot 38 is a young herd sire that has a world of potential. He will grab your attention, not only with his
EPDs (11 in top 30%), but also his ultrasound ratios of 130 IMF and 118 REA. It has been satisfying to
watch how the Pelton Statement 225W progeny have measured up. They are typically wide, thick and
deep with a pleasing appearance. They were the top selling sire group in 2015, with Lot 116 selling to
purebred breeders, Flying H Genetics and D Cross Genetics. 6001Y, an Envy daughter, has been a great
young donor with a MPPA of 103. Generations of predictability in this young herd sire.
DOB:
9-7-2014
H:P:S:
Polled
Tattoo:
202B
Birth Wt:
78
Adj WW:
633
Adj YW:
1196
Frame Score:
5.5
Spring 2016 EPDs
HB GM CED BW WW YW Milk ME HPG CEM Stay Marb YG CW REA Fat
EPDs
120 52
7 -3.6 62 96
25
7
12
3
12 0.60 -0.11 22 0.58 0.01
Top %
30% 7% 27% 13% 30% 30% 11% 92% 20% 61% 48% 18% 10% 44% 2% 75%
Adj.
Ratio
IMF
3.26 130
REA
14.86 118
Lot 38: Pelton State 225W 202B
Sire: HXC Big Iron 0024X
Lot 39: Pelton / DRST Big Iron 422B
39
100% Red Angus Cat 1A
Pelton / Drst Big Iron 422B
Reg.
1734724
Beckton Nebula P P707
HXC Big Iron 0024X
HXC 825U
Coyote Hills A502M M L 117S
Buf Crk Carrie X208
Buf Crk Carrie T206
Lot 39 will definitely catch your attention in person as well as on paper. His impeccable EPD
profile, pedigree, and data add to his value. His sire, HXC Big Iron, is perhaps the most mas-
sive P707 son to date; while his Buffalo Creek bred dam is ideal in type and possesses a
beautiful udder. We purchased her from Rhodes Red Angus in 2013. Her 2013 heifer calf is
doing a super job as a first-time momma. Moderate birth weight, performance, marbling and
maternal merit in this eye appealing herd sire with 7 EPD traits ranking in the upper 4-15%.
DOB:
10-1-2014
H:P:S:
Polled
Tattoo:
422B
Birth Wt:
81
Adj WW:
690
Adj YW:
1151
Frame Score:
5.5
Spring 2016 EPDs
HB GM CED BW WW YW Milk ME HPG CEM Stay Marb YG CW REA Fat
EPDs
155 51
5 -1.2 68 115 19
-1 12
1
16 0.52 0.09 37 0.09 -0.00
Top %
6% 10% 48% 47% 14% 6% 56% 33% 15% 85% 4% 29% 83% 8% 47% 56%
Adj.
Ratio
IMF
3.01 110
REA
12.85 98
