Welcome. Randy and Mary Jo Gengenbach and Family

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2 Welcome Welcome and thank you for your time and interest. We face both challenges and opportunities in the future of the cattle business. Regardless of good times or bad times, studies show that you can maximize your profits with superior genetics. Our goal is to provide our customers with performance cattle, backed by data. The averages of our sale bulls this year are: 82 #, Adj WW 636# no creep, post weaning gain 4.8#/day, Adj YW 1304, Adj IMF 3.83, ADj BF 0.29, Adj REA We will have some moderate low birth weight 5.5 frame score bulls and the big 6.5 frame score power bulls. Color and scrotal data will be available on sale day. Every GCCR bull is bred and selected for maternal traits so that you can use them to raise daughters if you desire. The GCCR sale bulls average 25 in their milk EPD while combined Purebred and Hybrid Simmental breed average is More data in the form of Genetic Trends is available for you to evaluate on page 4. Our cow herd is enrolled in the Simmental Total Herd Enrollment cow productivity program, so that we can better evaluate our cows and continually work for improvement. GCCR cows have to survive and perform in the real world environment. New this year, is that we are offering 20 head of commercial females in groups of 5. This gives you a chance to use the GCCR genetics to start building for those future opportunities. A very big event in our lives is that we had a new granddaughter in the past year -- Bella Marie born June 11. Some of the most fun we have is when our grandkids, Grant and Olivia, help us go check cows. We enjoy seeing all of you who keep coming back and look forward to meeting new people on sale day. We invite all of you to a fun day with our family on Friday, March 15. Randy and Mary Jo Gengenbach and Family Drs. Eric and Tori with Olivia and Bella. Our newest addition, Bella Marie arrived on June 11, Olivia loves the cows and likes to go check cows with Grandpa. Eric and Tori are busy with their Optometry practice that has offices in Grant, Ogallala, and Imperial. Eric has been helping with the cattle and wrote the footnotes on the bulls. Our son Dr. Adam and our grandson Grant who is 14 now. Adam is a Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian working for the USDA out of eastern NE. Visit with him about what he sees in all the packing plants that he inspects. Adam also has a private Chiropractic and Equine medicine veterinary practice. Adam and Grant help with the cattle when they can.

3 GENGENBACH CATTLE COMPANY Bull and Female Sale Friday, March 15, 2013 Imperial Auction Market, Imperial, NE 1:00 PM MST Randy & Mary Jo Gengenbach and family Sale day phones Randy Gengenbach (home phone ) Mary Jo Gengenbach Imperial Auction office Lloyd Wilson/Imperial Auction Auctioneer Kyle Schow Marketing Representatives Livestock Plus- Randy Rasby American Simmental Association- Jeff Thomas The Register- Will Townsend Western Livestock Journal- Jim Gies Cattle Viewing Bulls will be at the Auction Market on Thursday, March 14, the heifers will come in early Friday, March 15 or come by and visit at home before the sale. Terms Cash. Animals sold to highest bidder. Announcements at sale block take precedence. Absentee/Sight Unseen Bids: For those unable to attend the sale we will guarantee your satisfaction on a bid. We have those every year and have always had satisfied customers. Volume Discount: Volume discount is based on gross sale purchases. When your purchases total $12,000 and you have bought 2 or more head we will give you a 5% discount on your total. Guarantee: In accordance with the Simmental Association Guidelines; Bulls are guaranteed for the first year breeding season. Call us if you have a problem and we will work it out. Lodging: Imperial Inn, Imperial, NE Directions: From the west on HWY 61/6 into Imperial turn left on Adelaide just before town; From the east on Hwy 6 go through town and turn right on Adelaide; From 1-80 exit 126 Ogallala, South on Hwy 61 to Imperial, turn right on Hwy 6 then turn left on Adelaide. Lunch: Sign up for a registered buyer number and get a complimentary lunch at the Sale café. GCCR Bull Development Bulls received no creep prior to weaning. After weaning they were developed on a Purina program for gain and longevity, not high fat/gain ration. They were developed in a large lot. Heifer Development Heifers received no creep prior to weaning. After weaning they were on a Purina development program and then moved to a cube and hay ration. They have been in a small pasture. The Sale Heifers will be brought to our house and penned before the sale. Wintering/Delivery GCCR will board any bulls not taken at the sale free until April 30th. We will work out a schedule for delivery beginning in April. Please let the clerks at the Sale know the day of the Sale if you are taking the bulls or if you want us to deliver, It works best if you can take the heifers Sale day or soon after. We bring the bulls and heifers home immediately after the Sale so that we are taking care of them. The bulls are moved to a large lot and fed a ration to harden them for breeding but keep them in good condition. Final Data: Actual weights will be taken shortly before the sale and a breeding soundness exam and fertility test will be done by Dr. Lex Thompson. Genetic testing and color testing will be done in February so that it will be ready by the 1st of March. GCCR (Gengenbach Cattle Company Ranch) is our prefix for all registered cattle. Semen Interest: GCCR will retain a 1/3 revenue sharing interest in semen from the 2013 Sale bulls. Buyers will have full possession. Printed by 2 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT Phone: Fax:

4 GCCR Easy Answer Y108 TJ Easy Money 101W X SAV Final Answer 0035 : # /108 ratio WW: 824/ 130 ratio YW: 1285 SC: 42 Yearling FS: 6.0 IMF: 4.89 REA: 16 Homozygous Black/Homozygous polled 1/2 SimAngus TM Exceptional in phenotype, balanced performance and docility. GCCR bull selling in the 2012 sale to River Creek Farms, Manhattan, KS Contact Allied or ORIgen for semen. MULTI-BREED CALVING EASE The multi-breed calving ease are here! You will now see a number for calving ease (CE) and maternal calving ease (MCE) for the SimAngus animals. Please notice that the base changed for the MCE. Which just means that the average is different than before, so make sure to take note of the new average. Here are the current EPD averages for the Purebreds and the SimAngus: Spring 2013 Simmental Breed Averages CE WW YW MCE MM MWW Stay CW YG MB BF REA API TI Simmental Average SimAngus Average The American Simmental Association and the American Red Angus Association have become partners for the purpose of EPD calculation. In order to make it easier for the customers, they have agreed to work on the same base, so this summer, watch for the to be on a new base. The only thing you have to think about is to remember to look at the EPD averages to be able to compare the of each animal to the new average. It will not change the spread between any bulls or the meaning of each EPD. The base number will just be different for each trait. It will actually make it easier to compare animals across breeds. To see the entire percentile tables for the purebreds and the hybrids, log on to *Note the in the catalog are Simmental and NOT Angus. Compare GCCR cattle to the Simmental breed average not the Angus which are different.

5 RS TJ EASY MONEY 101W ASA# Tattoo: 101W BD: 1/26/09 Polled PB SM TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Sire: DIKEMANS SURE BET MEGAN 9M WLE OVERLOAD Dam: TJ MARY 7M TJ BLACK 51C TJ Easy money 101W Select Sires. Purchased from the Triangle J Simmental, Easy is a low birth weight calving ease bull who sires exceptional growth and muscle in a moderate frame. He is popular nationwide as he is gaining recognition for his growth and docility. We are calving his first daughters now and they have been gentle, calving with no assistance and have ample milk RS 1 GCCR EASY T2J Z048 ASA# Tattoo: Z048 BD: 1/27/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS AKENTUCKY 2J TJ MS JACKPOT 70P Already a lot of interest in this bull. Top to bottom, head to toe; this bull exhibits a perfect combination of phenotype and genotype. 1 2 GCCR EASY WS24 Z044ASA# Tattoo: Z044 BD: 1/27/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 Dam: GCCR MS SCHTOP S24 GCCR MS BUILT RIGHT S A family favorite, maternal cow line crossed with our star impact bull. He s the only bull with a REA over 18. Whether you re looking to produce heifers, bulls, or market animals, this bull will have you covered. 2 3 GCCR EASY R36 Z051 ASA# Tattoo: Z051 BD: 1/28/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS NDESIGN 1117 R36 BS MISS J Another example of what Easy can do for your herd s IMF measures. 3 4 GCCR EASY S16 Z075 ASA# Tattoo: Z075 BD: 2/3/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M G A R INTEGRITY Dam: GCCR MS INTEGRITY S16 BS MISS STOCKMAN 2079J A deep-bodied, fleshy bull. This is the definition of GCC s production goal; Power in a Balanced Package. You will find this uniformity in all of our Easy bulls.

6 TJ Easy Money 5 GCCR EASY4136 Z083 ASA# Tattoo: Z083 BD: 2/5/12 Black Polled 1/2 SM 1/4 CS 1/4 AN DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M MILLS MISTER TWISTER 785 Dam: P4136 L You can t ask for more balanced figures. This bull may be the steal of the sale. Excellent cow line. 6 GCCR EASY AK80 Z015 ASA# Tattoo: Z015 BD: 1/12/12 DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M TRIPLE B Dam: TRIPLE B MISSY 2722 TRIPLE B K MISSY Another sturdy, progressive bull GCCR EASY BMT16 Z037ASA# Tattoo: Z037 BD: 1/21/12 DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M S A V PROVIDENCE 6922 Dam: BEAR MTN LASSIE 0097 RF LASSIE GCCR XUA239 ASA# Tattoo: Z033 BD: 1/18/12 Commercial DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M S A V Dam: PB ANGUS He may be the longest Easy bull in the bunch. Dam is a show heifer from Bear Mountain Angus. A bigger-framed version, sturdy and sound. health statement It is our desire that bulls and females purchased from GENGENBACH CATTLE will have a long and productive life. With that goal in mind we have implemented the following protocol: All sale animals are ear notch tested for BVD and to this date no positive animals have been detected. All breeding females receive a pre breeding vaccination with a modified live BVD vaccine to help prevent BVD persistently infected calves. At preg check cows are given killed vaccine for BVD, BRSV, IBR, Vibrio and Lepto. Calves receive vaccine for BVD, BRSV, IBR, Pasteurella and Clostridium in the spring and at pre weaning and weaning. Cattle are dewormed in the fall with Dectomax injectable and treated for lice and grubs at that time also. Sale bulls and heifers will be poured with Dectomax prior to sale. Dr. Lex Thompson Veterinary Services Imperial, NE

7 Ellingson legacy M229 Olie PB Simmental at ABS. Olie is now deceased and one of the highest registration bulls in ASA. Calving ease, carcass and maternal traits in a moderate frame. RS ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 ASA# Tattoo: M229 BD: 1/28/02 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM NICHOLS BLK DESTINY D12 Sire: NICHOLS LEGACY G151 NICHOLS DEBRA D81 LRS PREFERRED STOCK 370C Dam: ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 ELLINGSON BL CLOUD D RS 9 GCCR OLIE XBR81Z019 ASA# Tattoo: Z017 BD: 1/12/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 AR NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 TC ABERDEEN 759 Dam: GCCR MS AB8312SX0059 BS MS BLACK MERLIN 8312S This Olie bull carries an extremely long frame which is filled out from head to toe. Largest REA of all our Olie bulls coupled with elite Calving Ease GCCR OLIE XU2518Z022 ASA# Tattoo: Z022 BD: 1/14/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 MX NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 S A V MANDAN 5664 Dam: GCCR MS MANDAN U2518 X GCCR MS BUILT RT U Flashy baldy bull. This cow line has produced several progeny that have generated consistent figures and phenotypes. Mandan is the dam s sire, adding to this showy phenotype GCCR OLIEX388Z031 ASA# Tattoo: Z031 BD: 1/16/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: ELLINGSON LEGACY M229 ELLINGSON MS PSTOCK K58 S A V MANDAN 5664 Dam: GCCR MS MANDAN 388 X GCCR MS LUCKY N A long, well-rounded (literally), deep-bodied bull. 5 11

8 SVF In dew time PB Simmental at Genex. Dew Time is another top registration bull known for phenotype and calving ease in a moderate frame. RS HTP SVF IN DEW TIME ASA# Tattoo: R94 BD: 1/9/05 Homo Black Homo Polled PB SM NICHOLS LEGACY G151 Sire: CNS DREAM ON L186 CNS SHEEZA DREAM K107W GW LUCKY DICE 187H Dam: HTP SVF HONEYDEW HC HONEYSUCKLE ROSE RS GCCR DEWTIMES26 Z059 ASA# Tattoo: Z059 BD: 1/30/12 Black Polled 1/2 SM 1/4 CS 1/4 AN CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEW WAR HALL OF FAME 8023 Dam: S26 26/BSF60L A well-balanced bull that has the highest REA of all our In Dew Times. 13 GCCRDEWTIMES4151Z063 ASA# Tattoo: Z063 BD: 1/31/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEW RITO 1I2OF2536 RITO 6I6 Dam: GCCR MS RITO 1I2 S4151 P This bull is a maternal brother to our top selling bull last year. Coupling this cow line with an IMF of almost 6, you can t go wrong. This is a bull that you can build a herd around. 14 GCCR DEWTIME3903 Z079 ASA# Tattoo: Z079 BD: 2/4/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: HTP SVF IN DEW TIME HTP SVF HONEYDEW GW MR. MATERNAL 057D Dam: GCCR MS MATERNAL N3903 A A solid bull with strong maternal genetics. 6

9 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Top selling PB Simmental bull at the 2008 Triangle J sale. Bonus is a calving ease bull who sires above average performance in all areas. He sired our top selling and performing bull in 2011 and our high weaning weight bull this year. Bonus is an easy fleshing very smooth and attractive bull. Even better, he sires outstanding females and is a very high maternal trait bull. RS TJ BONUS BEEF 245T ASA# Tattoo: 245T BD: 1/27/07 Polled PB SM CNS DREAM ON L186 Sire: TJ BONUS CUTS 202R TJ 34K MR BEEF E141 Dam: TJ 49N TJ JEZEBEL 53J GCCR BONUS S24 Z138 ASA# Tattoo: Z138 BD: 2/18/12 Black Polled PB SM TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N SVF/NJC BUILT RIGHT N48 Dam: GCCR MS BUILT RIGHT S24 BS MISS JOKER K A long bull with excellent growth. Top weaning weight bull of GCCR BONUSTA50 Z160 ASA# Tattoo: Z160 BD: 2/22/12 TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N Dam: TA GCCR COOKIES BONUSIIZ215 ASA# Tattoo: Z215 BD: 3/2/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N G A R INTEGRITY Dam: GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 GCCR MS PRES N A full brother to Cookie s Bonus,a bull we retained who sired our top growth and top selling bull in He s a March calf, but has kept up with the January bulls and has really come on strong the past couple months. 7 17

10 18 GCCR BONUS RG120Z269 ASA# Tattoo: Z269 BD: 3/15/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N G A R US PREMIUM BEEF Dam: GCCR MS PM BEEF R6120 GW MISS ORLANDO 360L A large-framed bull with tons of growth in his genes. When you see him, you ll understand; power bull. BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 PB Simmental son of Wheatland Bull 680S purchased from Bata Brothers in North Dakota. All around performance and the famous Wheatland bull internal dimension on a 6 frame. His calves were later this year so we only have a few on the sale but they are good. RS BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 ASA# Tattoo: X42 BD: 3/10/10 Polled PB SM WHEATLAND BULL 131L Sire: WHEATLAND BULL 680S WHEATLAND LADY 351N ELLINGSON BLACKPERFECTOR Dam: COTT MASALA 281M HSF MERCY ME 86H GCCR WHTLAND WS2518 Z192ASA# Tattoo: Z192 BD: 2/27/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 MX WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR BONUS S2518 GCCR MS INTEGRITY S A late February calf with a lot of room to grow. Another 2518 cow progeny. Terrific growth can be expected here. 20 GCCR WHTLAND WT09 Z221 ASA# Tattoo: Z221 BD: 3/3/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 Dam: GCCR MS SCHTOP T09 GCCR MS TOTAL A prototype of a power Simmental bull; long, full-framed, and explosive. If its pounds you re looking for, he ll give them to you. 21 GCCR CB WR36Z229 ASA# Tattoo: Z229 BD: 3/5/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS R36 GCCR MS NDESIGN 1117 R Here s another bull that will provide you with the growth you re looking for GCCR WHTLAND U239Z240ASA# Tattoo: Z240 BD: 3/7/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN WHEATLAND BULL 680S Sire: BBS DIRTY HAIRY X42 COTT MASALA 281M TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS BIG BOY U 239 GCCR MS JOKER M A well-balanced large bull. Largest REA of all Hairy bulls on the sale.

11 BBS TOP CUT X66 PB Simmental purchased from Joe Bata, North Dakota. Top growth son of the old TopCut bull who was the number 1 growth bull in the breed for years. We brought in Topcut who was the number 1 growth son to boost performance. He is a big and stout 6.5 frame bull who sires length, ribeye, and post weaning gain. He bred naturally over 30 cows his first year as a yearling. His calves averaged 87# birth weight with no assistance. RS BBS TOP CUT X66 ASA# Tattoo: X66 BD: 3/16/10 Polled PB SM TNT FORTUNE BUILDER H122 Sire: TNT TOP CUT P274 MISS ARNOLD K2231 GSR RED FRONTIER 645M Dam: BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 BOZ MISS FG GCCR TOPCUT A55 Z100ASA# Tattoo: Z100 BD: 2/11/12 TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 WAR ALLIANCE Dam: VISION JENE 423 VISION JENE This Top Cut power bull will add pounds to your final carcass weight, guaranteed. 24 GCCR TOPCUT3039 Z101 ASA# Tattoo: Z101 BD: 2/12/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS N DESIGN N3039 BS MISS LIMIT UP K A flashy bull that looks sharp when coupled with his growth. 25 GCCR TOPCUT S86Z130 ASA# Tattoo: Z130 BD: 2/17/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 RITO 1I2OF2536 RITO 6I6 Dam: GCCR MS RITO 1I2 S86 TJ MS GAMBLER 73P This dam has produced one of our top-selling bulls every year. She s done it again as this bull impresses with his combination of length and depth. And look at that growth! GCCR TOPCUTS410Z152 ASA# Tattoo: Z152 BD: 2/21/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 G A R INTEGRITY Dam: GCCR MS INTEGRITY S410 P

12 BBS TOP CUT X66 27 GCCR TOPCUTT710 Z174 ASA# Tattoo: Z174 BD: 2/23/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS AKENTUCKY 710P BS MISS LIBERTY 710P GCCR TOPCUT T3903Z207 ASA# Tattoo: Z207 BD: 3/1/12 Black Polled PB SM TNT TOP CUT P274 Sire: BBS TOP CUT X66 BBS MISS FRONTIER P128 CIRCLET ANTOINETTES STAR Dam: GCCR MS STAR N3903 GCCR MS MATERNAL N Possibly the most balanced Top Cut son with room to grow and frame that allows for it. Thank you Thank you to Trent Mastre our Herdsman who has been with us now for 4 years. Feel free to visit with Trent about any of the Sale offerings. He knows the cattle very well. 10

13 GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS 5/8 SM 3/8 AN Son of TJ Bonus Beef we retained. His dam is the legendary Cookie show heifer of our grandson, Grant. CB as we call him sired our top growth and top selling bull in last yearís sale. He is a 6 frame plus, who sires a show look phenotype and exceptional growth. RS GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS ASA# Tattoo: W9134 BD: 2/24/09 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N G A R INTEGRITY Dam: GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 GCCR MS PRES N GCCR CB T8664 Z099 ASA# Tattoo: Z099 BD: 2/11/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Sire: GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MSKENTUCKYAT7113 BS MISS HIGH NOON 8664R A good-looking, lengthy bull with home-grown genetics GCCR CB WS52 Z180 ASA# Tattoo: Z180 BD: 2/25/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Sire: GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MSMAJESTIC S52W9131 GCCR MS NDESIGN S A long, well-balanced bull 31 GCCR CB WS380 Z209 ASA# Tattoo: Z209 BD: 3/1/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Sire: GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS S380 W9016 GCCR MS PHIL S If you re looking for length coupled with growth, look no further. 32 GCCR CB TH49 Z235 ASA# Tattoo: Z235 BD: 3/5/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 1/8 HH 1/8 AN 1/8 CS TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Sire: GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJ TH49 H A sharp-looking, slick bull that impresses with his IMF figures. 11

14 GCCR ABERDEEN RS16Z072 RS TC ABERDEEN 759 AAA# Tattoo: 759 BD: 1/27/07 Polled PB AN B A R EXT TRAVELER 205 Sire: C R A BEXTOR CRA LADY JAYE608498SEASY BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 208 Dam: TC BLACKBIRD 4034 TC BLACKBIRD GCCR ABERDEEN RS16Z072 AAA# Tattoo: Z072 BD: 2/2/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN C R A BEXTOR Sire: TC ABERDEEN 759 TC BLACKBIRD 4034 RITO 1I2OF2536 RITO 6I6 Dam: GCCR MS RITO 1I2 R16 BS MISS STOCKMAN 2079J Only Aberdeen son on the sale and another family favorite cow line. From his to his phenotype, this bull impresses all the way around. Bring your pocketbook here. HOOVER DAM RS HOOVER DAM AAA# Tattoo: G18 BD: 1/25/08 Polled PB AN S A F CONNECTION Sire: SYDGEN C C & 7 SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 4087 TC GRIDIRON 258 Dam: ERICA OF ELLSTON C124 ERICA OF ELLSTON V GCCR HDAM XU12L Z004 ASA# Tattoo: Z004 BD: 1/8/12 Black Scurred 1/4 SM 3/4 AN SYDGEN C C & 7 Sire: HOOVER DAM ERICA OF ELLSTON C124 SCHURR Dam: GCCR REALITY U12L X GCCR MS HUMMER U 12L of 2 Hoover Dams that is very slick-bodied and as deep as they come.

15 35 GCCR HVRDAMXR153Z039ASA# Tattoo: Z039 BD: 1/24/12 Black Polled 3/8 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 CS SYDGEN C C & 7 Sire: HOOVER DAM ERICA OF ELLSTON C124 TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: GCCR MS BETTIS R153 X GCCR MS DREAM ON R G A R SELECTIVE Select Sires. Proven top 1% of Angus breed for calving ease and marbling. Also known for maternal traits in siring excellent daughters. RS G A R SELECTIVE AAA# Tattoo: 6225 BD: 8/18/05 Homo Polled PB AN S S TRAVELER 6807 T510 Sire: S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 S S MISS RITA R011 7R8 BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 1407 Dam: G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN803 G A R PRECISION RS 36 GCCR SELECTIVEXA239Z009 ASA# Tattoo: Z009 BD: 1/9/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 Sire: G A R SELECTIVE G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN803 TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJOKER A239 X 4 G ELDORENE GCCRSELECTIVEXG67Z021 AAA# Tattoo: Z021 BD: 1/13/12 S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 Sire: G A R SELECTIVE G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN803 GCCR K JOKER U 2491 Dam: GCCR MS JACK G67 X GW MISS LUCKY STRIKE GCCR SELECTIVE537 Z067 ASA# Tattoo: Z067 BD: 2/1/12 S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 Sire: G A R SELECTIVE G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN803 TJ DURAMAX 100K Dam: N537 GG MS JAMBOREE J A nice, long Selective son with a powerful dam. Very well-balanced from top to bottom. Excellent CE coupled with tremendous YW is an invaluable asset here

16 GCCR CC & 7 Sire of lots 39 and GCCR XBr7 ASA# Tattoo: Z014 BD: 1/11/12 Commercial S A F CONNECTION Sire: SYDGEN C C & 7 SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 4087 Meyer 734 son Dam: Commercial Simmental of 2 CC&7 bulls on the sale. 40 XVA113 ASA# Tattoo: Z007 BD: 1/9/12 Commercial S A F CONNECTION Sire: SYDGEN C C & 7 SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 4087 Dam: Ebony Trademark X Bextor Flashy bull. Disposition Quiet cattle with good disposition are a No. 1 requirement around here. Notice that the bloodlines we bring in are high in docility. Then we cull strictly and eliminate any animal at any stage if they are nervous or difficult to handle. Calves are socialized from an early age and handled in a quiet and easy manner. And don t let anybody tell you that a cow has to be aggressive to be a good mother, most of our cows are gentle but will also be very protective of a newborn. Now studies have come out citing increased pregnancy rates with docile cattle. We have been seeing the studies showing that quiet, calm cattle gain better and more efficiently in the feedlots. Thus there is an economic payoff to docility along with the pleasure and increased safety of working with easy cattle. 14

17 S A V MUSTANG 9134 Select Sires. Calving ease son of Final Answer. He calved very easy on heifers and cows. The sons should make easy fleshing moderate bulls with maternal traits. RS S A V MUSTANG 9134 AAA# Tattoo: 9134 BD: 3/2/09 Homo Polled PB AN SITZ TRAVELER 8180 Sire: S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 S A V NET WORTH 4200 Dam: S A V EMBLYNETTE 7415 S A V EMBLYNETTE GCCR MUSTANG X380Z010ASA# Tattoo: Z010 BD: 1/10/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V MUSTANG 9134 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7415 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C445 Dam: GCCR MS KBOY 380 X GCCR MS LEGACY N Low birthweight, calving ease, high carcass. 42 GCCR MUSTANGX75Z030 ASA# Tattoo: Z030 BD: 1/16/12 Black Polled 3/8 SM 5/8 AN S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V MUSTANG 9134 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7415 HOOKS MAJESTIC 31M Dam: GCCR MS MAJESTIC 75 X RS&T PICTURESQUE 12P GCCR MUSTANGX0273Z036ASA# Tattoo: Z036 BD: 1/21/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 5/8 AN 1/8 MX S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V MUSTANG 9134 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7415 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS 0273 X GCCRMUSTANGXT22Z050 ASA# Tattoo: Z050 BD: 1/28/12 Black Polled 3/8 SM 5/8 AN S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V MUSTANG 9134 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7415 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS T22 X GCCR MS TOTAL Good looking, moderate framed, Mustang. 45 GCCR MUSTANG TRH206 Z052 ASA# Tattoo: Z052 BD: 1/28/12 Black Polled 3/8 SM 1/2 AN 1/8 MX S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V MUSTANG 9134 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7415 DS SIX SHOOTER 3H Dam: GCCR MS 6SHOOT T7003 GCCR MS LEGACY R GCCR MUSTANGT22 Z095 ASA# Tattoo: Z095 BD: 2/10/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: S A V MUSTANG 9134 S A V EMBLYNETTE 7415 TC TOTAL 410 Dam: GCCR MS TOTAL 22 BS MISS CORRECTOR 97J High IMF and maternal.

18 SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 We have purchased the top selling or 2nd high selling bull at Schurrs spring sale for the last 5 years. It is hard to change when something is working so well. The Schurrs have been in the Angus business since Angus were made. Schurr cattle have competed in real world feedlot/carcass contests in several states and always seem to place 1st or 2nd. Our experience has been that the Schurr bulls calve easily. Their calves grow and excel in the feedlot. The females have been working for us as well being easy to work with and having ample milk. RS SCHURRTOP 2063 J751AAA# Tattoo: J751 BD: 2/1/09 Black Homo Polled PB AN APEX ADVANTAGE 527 Sire: SCHURR MARCYS 95 ETHELDA E 15 SCHURRTOP MC 2500 Dam: SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 SCHURRTOP 9085 V630 RS GCCR ACE TA58 Z094 ASA# Tattoo: Z094 BD: 2/10/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: GCCR DREAM ON A58 VISION QUEEN More performance and high carcass. 48 GCCR ACE T265 Z102 ASA# Tattoo: Z102 BD: 2/12/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 TC TOTAL 410 Dam: GCCR MS TOTAL M265 GCCR MS CORRECTOR M Moderate frame, easy fleshing bull GCCR ACE U537 Z115 ASA# Tattoo: Z115 BD: 2/15/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 TOEBBEN NEW DESIGN C444 Dam: GCCR MS BIGBOY U 537 N Fancy, long bull with exceptional growth and muscle.

19 SCHURRTOP 2063 J GCCR ACE 58W Z187 ASA# Tattoo: Z187 BD: 2/26/12 SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: KSR 58W KSR 97T GCCR ACE W112Z258 ASA# Tattoo: Z258 BD: 3/11/12 SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS 112 W SRS ROXIE R Low birth weight, high carcass. 52 GCCR ACE T2M Z267 ASA# Tattoo: Z267 BD: 3/14/12 SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Dam: TJ MISS GAMBLER 32T TJ MARIAH 2M GCCR ACE T24Z291 ASA# Tattoo: Z291 BD: 3/24/12 SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 CNS DREAM ON L186 Dam: GCCR MS DREAM ON 24 BS MISS JOKER K Proven cow line, calving ease, carcass, milk. GENETIC TRENDS GCCR is committed to producing the very best performance proven genetics. As part of our program to evaluate and improve our offering to our customers we are enrolled in the THE cow productivity computer program of the Simmental breed. THE has a database of 87,000 cows. This helps us to objectively measure our cows production and how our herd performance compares nationally to the THE average. We now can document our progress and work to continue to improve in each area. Here is how GCCR compares to the THE average: Birthweight Milk Average 1.4 Av 22.3 GCCR 0.4 GCCR 25.1 Calving Ease Marbling AV 9.7 Av 0.2 GCCR 10.9 GCCR 0.3 Post Weaning Gain API Av 30 Av 107 GCCR 37 GCCR 116 Maternal Calving Ease TI Av 7.6 Av 63 GCCR 8.6 GCCR 67 17

20 Schurrtop WS 94L 3256 RS SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256AAA# Tattoo: 3256 BD: 2/1/07 Polled PB AN BON VIEW BANDO 598 Sire: KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L SHADYBROOK EVER ENTENSE 491G SCHURR Dam: SCHURRTOPWSABRIL SCHURRTOP WS GCCR SCHTOP S91 Z091 ASA# Tattoo: Z091 BD: 2/7/12 Black Polled 3/8 SM 5/8 AN KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L Sire: SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 SCHURRTOPWSABRIL PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER Dam: BS MS BLK JOKER 14052S BS MISS BLACKMAN 4052M All Star attractive in a moderate frame, has it all, growth, carcass, milk. 55 GCCR SCHTOP 75 Z146 ASA# Tattoo: Z146 BD: 2/20/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L Sire: SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 SCHURRTOPWSABRIL O C C EMBLAZON 854E Dam: RS&T PICTURESQUE 12P GW MISS HIGH DENSITY Dam consistently produces one at the top. 56 GCCR SCHTOP S388Z145 ASA# Tattoo: Z145 BD: 2/20/12 Black Polled 1/8 SM 7/8 AN KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L Sire: SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 SCHURRTOPWSABRIL G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS PHIL S388 GCCR MS LUCKY N Dog gentle disposition. 57 GCCR SCHTOP 11K Z166 ASA# Tattoo: Z166 BD: 2/22/12 KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L Sire: SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 SCHURRTOPWSABRIL TJ 57J THE GAMBLER Dam: TJ MS GAMBLER 131R TJ MS BUCK 07Z Attractive, high ribeye bull, out of a Triangle J dam GCCR SCHTOP 112 Z210 ASA# Tattoo: Z210 BD: 3/1/12 KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L Sire: SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 SCHURRTOPWSABRIL CCR AMERITRADE 750N Dam: SRS ROXIE R14 ASR MS FINE TUNE N Dam is a proven low birth weight cow.

21 59 GCCR SCHTOP S75Z274 ASA# Tattoo: Z274 BD: 3/17/12 Black Polled 3/8 SM 5/8 AN KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L Sire: SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 SCHURRTOPWSABRIL KSU VENOM 101M Dam: GCCR MS VENOM S75 RS&T PICTURESQUE 12P Schurr RS SCHURR AAA# Tattoo: 6207 BD: 2/1/08 Polled PB AN SCHURR Sire: SCHURRGENE SCHURRTOPP RS MILKY 2435 SCHURRTOP REALITY X723 Dam: SCHURR 77ERISKAYX SCHURR 77ERISKAY GCCR REALITY XT112 Z053ASA# Tattoo: Z053 BD: 1/28/12 Black Polled 3/8 SM 5/8 AN SCHURRGENE Sire: SCHURR SCHURR 77ERISKAYX TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Dam: GCCR MS BONUS T112 X GCCR MS STRUCTURE GCCRREALITYXTRH206Z142 ASA# Tattoo: Z142 BD: 2/20/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN SCHURRGENE Sire: SCHURR SCHURR 77ERISKAYX S A V BISMARCK 5682 Dam: GCCR MSBISMARCK TRH206 X GCCR MS 6SHOOT T Schurrtop RS SCHURR ASA# Tattoo: 6770 BD: 2/17/10 Black Homo Polled PB AN CONNEALY DANNY BOY Sire: SCHURRTOP RTA BUSINESS CHERRY KNOLL HAILEY SCHURRTOP 105 V188 Dam: SCHURR 77POLLY V SCHURR POWERPOLLY GCCR BUS AK40 Z087 ASA# Tattoo: Z087 BD: 2/7/12 Black Polled PB AN SCHURRTOP RTA BUSINESS Sire: SCHURR SCHURR 77POLLY V TRIPLE B Dam: TRIPLE B MISS CANDAR 2741 TRIPLE B K MISS CANDAR PB Angus bull by Bus, low birth weight, high IMF GCCR BUSXU3039Z191 ASA# Tattoo: Z191 BD: 2/27/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN SCHURRTOP RTA BUSINESS Sire: SCHURR SCHURR 77POLLY V TC ABERDEEN 759 Dam: GCCR MS ABERDEEN U3039 X GCCR MS KJOKER U Another Bus son, low birth weight, high carcass bull, 3/4 Angus.

22 Connealy Impression RS CONNEALY IMPRESSION AAA# Tattoo: 6262 BD: 1/29/06 Polled PB AN BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 Sire: CONNEALY REFLECTION HAPPYGRILLOFCONANGA 6260 VERMILION DATELINE 7078 Dam: PEARL PAMMYOFCONANGA 194 PEARL JAM OF CONANGA GCCR IMPRESSIONFA585Z013ASA# Tattoo: Z013 BD: 1/11/12 Black Polled PB AN CONNEALY REFLECTION Sire: CONNEALY IMPRESSION PEARL PAMMYOFCONANGA 194 SITZ UPWARD 307R Dam: FLAG WETONKAS ERICA SCR WETONKAS ERICA PB Angus, out of an Upward Bred heifer purchased at the Flag dispersal, this heifer was pictured on their sale flyer. CONNEALY ANSWER 71 RS CONNEALY ANSWER 71 AAA# Tattoo: 71 BD: 1/1/07 Black Polled PB AN SITZ TRAVELER 8180 Sire: S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 S A V EMULOUS 8145 RITO 1I2OF2536 RITO 6I6 Dam: EURO REEKA OF CONANGA365 EURO COPA OF CONANGA GCCR ANSWER71 FA646Z018 ASA# ( ) Tattoo: Z018 BD: 1/13/12 Black Polled PB AN S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 Sire: CONNEALY ANSWER 71 EURO REEKA OF CONANGA365 S A V ROYALTY 8471 Dam: CHAMPION HILL EMBLYNETTE7629 CHAMPION HILL EMBLYNETTE PB Angus, another bull from a bred heifer purchased at Flag s dispersal. Low birthweight, high carcass value. With feed costs high, in today s cattle feeding environment, you need an animal that will perform efficiently and hang a carcass that will generate premiums above average cattle. We have been feeding Gengenbach Cattle Co calves for the last six years and they have proven that they can do both. The gains are well above the yard average and the conversions are as well. We have been marketing these cattle through the US Premium Beef grid in the spring and early summer. This grid works well for cattle that grade choice and dress above the plant average as do the Gengenbach cattle. The disposition of the cattle is excellent which makes everyones job easier. It has been a pleasure feeding Randy and Mary Jo s cattle. Derek Wilson Wilson Feedyard Grant, Nebraska 20

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24 registered open Heifers These registered heifers are daughters of a cross section of Angus and Simmental sires. Expect them to raise bulls, females or club calves depending on the bulls you choose to use on them. All heifers have been through a complete vaccination program. Final weights and pelvic measurements will be available sale day. 66 GCCR MS EASYS710Z070 ASA# Tattoo: Z070 BD: 2/2/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN DIKEMANS SURE BET Sire: TJ EASY MONEY 101W TJ MARY 7M 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS PHIL S710 BS MISS LIBERTY 710P Gentle, high performance and moderate, Easy heifer. 67 GCCR MS CB TH231 Z127 ASA# Tattoo: Z127 BD: 2/17/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 1/8 AN 1/8 HH 1/8 CS TJ BONUS BEEF 245T Sire: GCCR COOKIE`S BONUS GCCR GCOOKIE S3210 TJ King Joker 138N Dam: GCCR MS KJOKER H231 H Alex & Austin Vieselmeyer/Vision Angus chose a heifer out of this dam, she produces stout clubby style calves. 68 GCCR MS BONUSS162Z147 ASA# Tattoo: Z147 BD: 2/20/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS PHIL S162 N A power heifer, _ sister to lot 69. We have several daughters in the herd of this breeding. 69 GCCR MS BONUSS380Z131 ASA# Tattoo: Z131 BD: 2/17/12 Black Polled 3/4 SM 1/4 AN TJ BONUS CUTS 202R Sire: TJ BONUS BEEF 245T TJ 49N 4 G NEW DESIGN 1117 Dam: GCCR MS PHIL S380 GCCR MS LEGACY N A power heifer, _ sister to lot 68. We have several daughters in the herd of this breeding. 70 GCCR MS JACKWT265 Z140 ASA# Tattoo: Z140 BD: 2/19/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 3/8 AN TJ King Joker 138N Sire: GCCR K JOKER U 2491 LCHMN BLK BALDY J7004 MYTTY IN FOCUS Dam: GCCR MS INFOCUS T265 GCCR MS TOTAL M A daughter of Jack a stout, heavy boned, easy fleshing, Simmental bull, very high in maternal. Ask Les Lines about his daughters. 71 GCCR MS JACK TRS16Z211 ASA# Tattoo: Z211 BD: 3/1/12 Black Polled 5/8 SM 1/4 AN 1/8 MX TJ King Joker 138N Sire: GCCR K JOKER U 2491 LCHMN BLK BALDY J7004 O C C MAGNITUDE 805M Dam: GCCR MS MAGNITUDE T7023 GCCR MS LEGACY R Another daughter of Jack a stout, heavy boned, easy fleshing, Simmental bull, very high in maternal. Ask Les Lines about his daughters. 22

25 heifers 72 GCCRMSCLASSICXS69Z008 ASA# Tattoo: Z008 BD: 1/9/12 BC CLASSIC RT2424 Sire: BC CLASSIC B C MIGNONNES LIBBY 385 GCCR K JOKER U 2491 Dam: GCCR MS JACK S69 GCCR MS DREAM ON S Moderate and stylish daughter of BC Classic. 73 GCCR MS CLASSICX45 Z005 ASA# Tattoo: Z005 BD: 1/8/12 BC CLASSIC RT2424 Sire: BC CLASSIC B C MIGNONNES LIBBY 385 TRIPLE C BETTIS S72J Dam: GCCR MS BETTIS 45 X BS MISS BLK JOKER KP Moderate and stylish daughter of BC Classic GCCR MS ACE U265 Z114 ASA# Tattoo: Z114 BD: 2/15/12 Black Polled 1/4 SM 3/4 AN SCHURR Sire: SCHURRTOP 2063 J751 SCHURRTOP 2500 J148 MYTTY IN FOCUS Dam: GCCR MS INFOCUS U 265 GCCR MS CORRECTOR M A growth heifer out of our Ace bull. 75 GCCR MS SCHTOP239 Z110 ASA# Tattoo: Z110 BD: 2/15/12 KAHN BROADBAND R A 94L Sire: SCHURRTOP WS 94L 3256 SCHURRTOPWSABRIL PVF-BF BF26 BLACK JOKER Dam: GCCR MS JOKER M239 BS MISS LIMIT UP K A solid heifer out of one of our older proven Black Joker cows. The commercial heifers are sired by Gengenbach Cattle herd bulls. They have been vaccinated, pelvic measured and poured. The heifers will sell in groups of 5. Lots 76, 77, 78,79, 80 Lots 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 Lots 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 Lots 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 Maternal Heterosis The benefits seen from using a SimAngus bull on a mainly straight bred cowherd are subtle at first-slightly higher weaning weight, average daily gain and a higher calf survivability rate can be expected. However, research trials dated as far back as thirty years conclude the greatest advantage is an increase in overall cowherd production thanks to Maternal Heterosis. The crossbred cow is 20 to 30 times more productive in her lifetime than a straight bred cow due to increased longevity, increased efficiency, reduced age at puberty, calf survival rate, and increased rate of gain. Remember that all crossbreeding provides heterosis, but heterosis alone cannot fix poor genetics. Quotes from Jim Butcher, Gateway Simmental, Lewistown, Montana 23

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27 QUICK GUIDE to ASA and $ INDEXES Expected Progeny Differences (): are the most accurate and effective tool available for comparing genetic levels. In using, the difference between two sires represents the unit difference expected in the performance of their progeny. For example, if sires A and B have of +10 and 5, a 15-unit difference would be expected in their progeny (moving from -5 to +10 yields 15 units). Key to using is knowing what units they are expressed in. For example, if the above case referred to weaning weight, A would be expected to sire 15-pounds more weaning weight than B. If calving ease were the trait, A would be expected to sire 15-percent more unassisted births in first-calf heifers; in other words, if B sired 30 assists in a group of 100 heifers, we d expect A to require 15 assists. A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull s rank him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about and $ indexes visit Listed below are the units ASA are expressed in: All-Purpose Index (API): Dollars per cow exposed under an all-purpose-sire scenario. (See below for more details.) Back Fat (BF): Inches of backfat. Birth Weight (): Pounds of birth weight. Calving Ease (CE): Percent of unassisted births when used on heifers. Carcass Weight (CW): Pounds of carcass weight. Maternal Calving Ease (MCE): Percent of unassisted births in first-calving daughters. Milk (MLK): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk. Marbling (MRB): Marbling score. Maternal Weaning Weight (MWW): Pounds of weaning weight due to milk and growth. Ribeye Area (REA): Square inches of ribeye. Warner-Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF): Pounds of force required to shear a steak. Stayability (STAY): Percent of daughters remaining in the cowherd at 6 years of age. Terminal Index (TI): Dollars per cow exposed under a terminal-sire scenario. (See below for more details.) Weaning Weight (WW): Pounds of weaning weight. Yearling Weight (YW): Pounds of yearling weight. Yield Grade (YG): Yield grade score. $ Indexes: Though allow for the comparison of genetic levels for many economically important traits, they only provide a piece of the economic puzzle. That s where $ indexes come in. Through well-conceived, rigorous mathematical computation, $ indexes blend and economics to estimate an animal s overall impact on your bottom line. The same technology that led to the dramatic progress in swine, poultry and dairy genetics over the last several decades was used to develop the following $ indexes: All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield. Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield. Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if you re keeping replacements use API, if not, TI. Then, just as with, zero in on the unit difference between bulls. (As described above, index units are in dollars per cow exposed.) The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another. For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a+50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. x 4 yr. = $6,000). A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about and $ indexes

28 Printed by 2 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT Phone: Fax: Gengenbach Cattle Co has ranked in the top 5 for registrations in Nebraska since 2008.