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Sale Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Reference Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fall SimAngus Bulls, Lots 1-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14
Fall Red Angus Bulls, Lots 38-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-20
Yearling Sim Angus Bulls, Lots 67-121 . . . . . . . . . .21-30
Yearling Purebred Simmental Bull, Lot 122 . . . . . . . . . .30
Yearling Red Angus Bulls, Lots 123-159 . . . . . . . . .31-36
Fall Bred Red Angus Heifers, Lots 160-173 . . . . . . .37-39
Fall Bred Sim Angus Heifers, Lots 174-193 . . . . . . .40-43
Registered Yearling Open Red Angus Heifers,
Lots 194-217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-48
Sim Angus Open Yearling Heifers, Lots 218-250 . . . .48-53
Fall Bred Commmercial / Sim Angus
Replacement Females, Lots 251-255 . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Spring Commercial Sim Angus & Red Angus
Replacement Females, Lots 256-272 . . . . . . . . . . . .54
LOCATION
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LaCrosse Sale Barn, LaCrosse, Kansas
(25 miles south of Hays, Kansas on Hwy 183). Sale
Barn located 1/4 mile north of the intersection of
Highways 4 and 183.
SALE DAY PHONE
785-222-2586 • 785-222-2619
AUCTIONEER
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Bruce Brooks
MOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Best Western, Hays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-432-2776
Comfort Inn and Suites, North, Hays . .785-625-9322
Green Acres Motel, LaCrosse . . . . . . . .785-222-2532
Hampton Inn, Hays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .785-621-4441
Sleep Inn, Hays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-276-7415
Super 8, Hays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .785-625-8048
BARBECUE LUNCH TO BE SERVED AT 10:30
——————————— VET WORK ———————————
Dennis Huck DVM, Coldwater, Kansas, and Darin Huck DVM,
Dodge City, Kansas, performed the semen testing and health work on
these cattle. They are highly qualified and you can have confidence in
the vet work done and that it is accurate. They will be available sale
day to answer any questions and issue health papers.
HEALTH
Health papers will be furnished with each lot.
MEASUREMENTS
Scrotal
— measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age.
Frame
— hip heights have been adjusted to 365 days of age and
converted to a frame score.
Example: 5 - (5.0-5.4) 5 (5.5) 5+ (5.6-5.9)
CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF YEARLING BULLS
It is very important to remember these animals are young and need
to grow and develop while they are working hard for you this year. We
recommend that keeping these bulls on a good nutrition before, dur-
ing, and after the breeding season. We have used yearling bulls for
many years and can be of assistance if you have questions.
RED ANGUS CATEGORIES AND PERCENTAGE
1A
— Considered the same as Fullblood. 100% Red Angus with no
disqualifying characteristics.
1B
— From 87% to and including less than 100% Red Angus blood
content, no disqualifying features..
ll
— Equal to or greater than 87%, up to and including 100% Red
Angus, blood content having one or more disqualifying
characteristics.
III —
Less than 87% Red Angus blood content.
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HIGH TECH BEEF
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Michael Lindell
9691 Sherman Rd. • Leonardville, KS 66449
(785) 293-5282
The evaluation of cattle for carcass merit by use of ultrasound has
become a phenomenal tool for cattle producers. Carcass traits are
highly heritable, and producers have shown that they can make rapid
improvements to their calf crop by knowing where their cattle stand in
terms of ribeye area, marbling and fat thickness. Ultrasound allows us
to evaluate live cattle rather than having to wait until cattle are har-
vested, accelerating change in generations by years.
Ultrasound data is collected at approximately one year of age. The
cattle are weighed and measurements are taken to evaluate the fat
thickness between the 12th and 13th rib, the size of the ribeye, and an
estimation of the marbling in the ribeye. These measurements corre-
spond to those used to determine the value of a harvested animal’s
carcass. Just like recording weaning and yearling weights, the cattle
are evaluated within their contemporary group and adjusted to a year
of age. This information is then used to determine EPDs for each
animal, along with data submitted on their ancestors and progeny.
When a harvested animal is evaluated for carcass quality, they are
given a yield grade and a quality grade. The yield grade is based on
an equation encompassing fat thickness; hot carcass weight; kidney,
pelvic and heart fat; and ribeye area. The fat thickness measurement
taken by ultrasound between the 12th and 13th rib is the same as the
measurement taken on a carcass for yield grade evaluation.
Ribeye area is also used to determine yield grade. It is used to
indicate percent muscle. The industry rule of thumb is that the
average animal would have 1 square inch of ribeye area for every 100
pounds of body weight.
Marbling is the final measurement taken, which measures how
much intramuscular fat is present in an animal’s ribeye. In carcass
evaluation, quality grading is based on marbling and maturity, with
marbling being the primary determination of quality grade. The ultra-
sound measurement of marbling is given as percent fat. Conversion of
percent fat to quality grade is as follows:
Percent Intramuscular Fat
Quality Grade Marbling Score
2.3-3.9
Select
4.0 – 4.9
4.0 – 9.7
Choice
5.0 – 7.9
9.9 – 12.3+
Prime
8.0 – 9.0+
The Pelton family is a prime example of how using ultrasound as a
selection tool within your herd can reap results. They have five presti-
gious Grid-Master Awards to show it.
PUBLICATIONS REPRESENTED
Midwest Marketer-Iowa Farmer
. . . . . .J. W. Brune
Stock Exchange
. . .Guy Peverley and Doug Paul
Kansas Stockman
. . . . . . . . . .Andrew Sylvester
Red Angus Association Rep. . . . . . .Harold Bertz
ASA Rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nathan Smith
cell 620-546-4839
ALLIED Rep . . . . . .Marty Ropp, Garrett Thomas
TRUCKING
We will assist buyers in making the most economi-
cal transportation arrangements for bulls and
females. We recommend insuring your purchases
as transportation is at buyer’s risk.
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SALE TIME: 12:30
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