Annual Lazy JB Angus Bull Sale

Annual Lazy JB Angus Bull Sale 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2015 SALE LOCATION The Lazy JB Angus Ranch is located 1.5 miles south of Montrose, Colorado. ACCOMODATIONS Red Arrow Inn & Suites, Montrose, Lazy JB Angus Sale Rate $49.99/night 970/249-9641 TRANSPORTATION The Montrose Airport is served by American, Allegiant Air, Delta & United SALE DAY PHONE Jeff 970/596-4517 Brandon 970/596-4965 Kathi 970/596-0045 Britney 970/596-2092 Richard 970/596-5297 SALE CONSULTANTS Dan Varner 970/874-4612 AUCTIONEER Kyle Schow, Paxton, NE 308/239-4297 SALE STAFF Jim Geis, Western Livestock Journal 970/590-0500 Jay Nordhausen, American Angus 308/289-1548 Alan Sears, Western Ag Reporter 970/396-7521 LIVEAUCTIONS.TV Brian Stoller 308/737-6213 LUNCH Please join us at noon on sale day for a complimentary lunch. SALE DAY INTERNET VIEWING & BIDDING If you are unable to join us on sale day, the auction will broadcast on LiveAuctions.tv. We recommend you pre-register at www.liveauctions.tv prior to sale day. SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS All bulls sell fully guaranteed under Suggested Sale Terms and conditions of the American Angus Association. Terms are CASH. All bulls are to be paid for during or immediately after the sale and will not be released until settlement has been made. Cattle will not be transferred until paid for in full. 1 HERD HEALTH All bulls are on a complete health program. All bulls have been vaccinated for 7-Way, Blackleg, BVD, Haemophius and BRVS. Bulls were recently poured with Ivomec. All bulls have been tested negative for trich and PI BVD. FERTILITY AND SOUNDNESS All bulls have been semen tested and certified as satisfactory breeders. Scrotal measurements will be available sale day. SCORES All cattle have been tested by Dr. Tim Holt. These bulls were born, raised and developed at high altitude. They spent the summer at 7,500 to 9,000 feet. Lazy JB Angus has been testing for over 25 years. INSPECTION OF BULLS & HEIFERS Cattle may be inspected at any time prior to the Sale. INSURANCE Insurance will be available sale day. Please notify sale clerk if you wish to purchase insurance. FIRST BREEDING SEASON All bulls selling for $3,500 or more are guaranteed to be satisfactory breeders for the first breeding season. A breeding season is defined as the 90 day period following the first turnout of the bull. All animals become the responsibility of the buyers when the animal leaves the ring. This guarantee does not cover illness, injury, death or neglect. If a replacement bull is available he will be provided or if the buyer prefers, credit for the amount of purchase minus $1,500 will be applied toward one bull will be given in the following sale. Buyer keeps the salvage value. Please notify Lazy JB as soon as possible should breeding injury occur prior to the injured bull being sold for salvage. All breeding injuries must be diagnosed by a veterinarian and all claims must be made by September 1, 2015. This is not a mortality insurance policy nor does it cover mismanagement or neglect. Trucking Discount Bring your trailer on sale day and receive $50 off each bull you purchase. Liability All persons attending the sale do so at heir own risk, and Lazy JB assumes no liability for accidents, etc.

Dear Friends & Cattleman, We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our 14 th Annual Bull Sale. Thank you for taking the time to look through our sale book. As always, we look forward to visiting with past customers and forging new friendships. Keep in mind that videos are available online and you have the option to bid online with LiveAuctions.TV for your convenience. Record prices have put a smile on many faces this year. It s the perfect time to concentrate on selecting high quality cattle that meet all your genetic needs. This group of bulls and heifers have met or exceeded our demand for fertility, soundness, performance and eye appeal. These are tough standards to meet when everyone in the family is involved in the selection process. And we wouldn t have it any other way. With over 50 years experience, spanning 3 generations, Lazy JB Angus s goal to produce a fertile, functional animal with balanced traits has led to PROFIT for our customers. scores seem to be the current fad with breeders at 4,000 feet or less boasting about their scores. For us, as well as many of our customers, scores are one of our priorities in selecting bulls and females. The cattle offered through our sale are born on open pastures at 6,300 feet. Their summer grazing grounds are mountain pastures just south of the home ranch at 7,500 to 9,000 feet. And they are developed just north of the ranch at 5,800 feet. And if altitude isn t an issue, rest assured that if these cattle can perform at this altitude, they will perform anywhere. We know you will find the bull or heifer you are looking for. Many of you have asked about heifers, so we have included an exceptional group of females this year. Added features this year include parentage verification on all the cattle and genomic enhanced EPDs on several bulls; these lots have been identified with an HD 50K or GENESEEK logo. We thank you for taking the time to look over the sale book and we hope you ll make the trip to Montrose on the 15 th of March. Come join us for our famous barbecue beef lunch. Please feel free to give us a call; we are here to answer any questions you have. Jeff, Kathi, Brandon & Britney Richard & Elaine 17270 6450 Rd., Montrose, CO 81403 kathi@lazyjb.com www.lazyjbangus.com 2

Reference Sires REF B F FIRST TRANSACTION 17257915 Tattoo: 201 01/25/12 REF 16090622 Tattoo: 8000 EXG RS First Rate S903 R3 Dameron First Class Blinda of Conanga 004 Northern Improvement 1831 Exar Lutton 1831 Exar Saras Dream 9809 S A V Bismark 5682 B F Elba 95 Waf Elba 9166 TC Stockman 365 Tehama Kindenss Evidence F 924 BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +1.5 +67 + 102 +25 +.05 +.25 +62.35 +54.62 +12.70 +55.80 BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +1.8 +72 + 117 +16 +.50 +.43 +47.46 +76.94 +31.90 +127.59 REF WK UPTOWN 15784848 Tattoo: 7302 03/09/07 REF BARSTOW CASH 17145326 Tattoo: Y18 01/28/11 G A R Grid Maker Connealy Network Eligence Plus of Conanga Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Dash 1027 Sitz Everelda Entense 2665 Exar Excetional 1505 WK Miss Angus 4587 WK Miss Angus 6134 S A V Final Answer 0035 Barstow Queen W16 RCA Queen R42 BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +2.7 +58 +104 +23 +.73 +.57 +36.34 +55.64 +42.48 +90.08 BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +.8 +70 + 134 +30 +.34 +1.13 +57.92 +99.45 +27.57 +120.82 3

Reference Sires REF BSAR OPPORTUNITY 9114 16381365 Tattoo: 9114 01/23/09 REF RCL KRICK 17421380 Tattoo: 2641 01/24/12 JSAR Design Doctor 280BFL BSAR Design Doctor 0910 P E V EXT Pride J255 S A V Pioner 7301 S A V Potency 0641 Champion Hill Georgina 6530 Exar Lutton 1831 Bishops Lassie 746 4 S Lassie 246 TC Freedom 104 RCL Duchess 6410 RCL Duchess 4104 BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +2.5 +70 + 115 +24 +.27 +.26 +51.12 +72.82 +25.14 +109.12 BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +3.4 +72 +113 +19 +.46 +.40 +57.70 +61.70 +27.43 +98.36 REF JSAR MR OPPORTUNITY 16447771 Tattoo: 9122 01/15/09 REF WK TIGER 1221 17022631 Tattoo: 1221 02/06/11 KMK Alliance 6595 I87 Connealy Consensus Blinda of Conanga 004 HF Kodiak 5T HF Echo 84R Woodhill Admiral 77k Blue Lilly of Conanga 16 Blue Cash of Conanga 6020 KG Dakota WK Cassie BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +2.2 +64 + 104 +34 +.96 +.88 +43.86 +46.28 +46.28 +112.48 BW WW Y W Milk Marb RE $W $F $G $B +1.7 +58 +92 +27 +.39 +.31 +52.97 +45.37 +24.61 +93.69 4

1 Lazy JB Beauty 220 Lot 1 s Dam 1 Lazy JB Opportunity 4220 18000046 Tattoo: 4220 01/31/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW Connealy Final Product Lazy JB Beauty 220 Lazy JB Beauty 838 Act. BW 66 Adj. WW 802 1304 44 +0.4 +62 +105 +30 +.16 +.39 +65.51 +59.32 +17.35 +81.37 Lazy JB Bacardi s Black Razz Lot 2 s Full Brother Find your way to your seats because this is your opportunity to own a one of a kind future herd sire. He is backed by an strikingly unique cow that has donor potential all over her. If that isn t exciting enough, the sire of this bull adds wow to each calf he has sired. This is just the beginning of many opportunities in this sale this one just might be the best! This impressive bull posted a WW@111 and YW@101. Lazy JB Lizzie 396 Lot 2 s Full Sister Lazy JB Ladymere 696 Lot 2 s Dam 5 2 2 Lazy JB Bacardi 4696 17993970 Tattoo: 4696 03/23/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 CCC Krugerrand Kujoe 855 Lazy JB Ladymere 696 Lazy JB Ladymere 416 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 699 1265 40 +1.8 +55 +93 +12 +.48 +.22 +31.73 +50.84 +28.88 +102.14 If you liked the flush mate brothers that we offered last year, you ll like lot 2. Sit back, pour some Bacardi in a glass, put your hands in the air and purchase one the most complete bulls sired by Bacardi. We believe he s every bit as good as his full brother, Black Razz, who is siring tremendous calves for us.

3 Lazy JB Ka Ching 4804 17956348 Tattoo: 4804 03/02/14 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB Lilly 804 Lazy JB Lilly 302 Act. BW 71 Adj. WW 794 1360 41 3 +0.9 +66 +116 +14 +.28 +.56 +57.84 +73.80 +23.46 +92.38 Ka Ching, this one will add value to your next calf crop. This bull s ultra stylish look is complimented by his stoutness & flawless structure. All this and an impressive set of EPDs, the weaning & yearling place him in the top 3% of the Angus breed. A member of our NWSS Pen. His dam owns a ratio of 5@102. 2015 NWSS Pen Bulls 4 Lazy JB Johnny Cash 4032 17953647 Tattoo: 4032 03/10/14 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 WK Foresight 7023 Lazy JB Blackcap 032 Lazy JB Blackcap 832 Act. BW 75 Adj. WW 916 1529 53 +0.1 +71 +120 +30 +.35 +.70 +72.62 +76.68 +23.93 +103.93 Hello Johnny Cash! Just like the man himself, this CASH son is a big time hit. This bull is a combination of power and performance with eye appeal. It s easy to see why he was a member of our NWSS Pen. Johnny posted a ratio for WW of 127 and YW of 119. His never miss dam has ratios of BW 2@101, WW 2@118 and YW 2@112. 4 5 Lazy JB Black Code 4615 17953648 Tattoo: 4615 03/10/14 S A V Potency 0641 RCL Krick 2641 RCL Duchess 6410 S A F Directive Lazy JB Blackcap 615 Lone Cone Blackbird 998 Act. BW 81 Adj. WW 861 1339 54 +3.5 +67 +106 +18 +.01 +.15 +57.29 +58.90 +4.11 +78.19 The most unique member of our pen bulls. A picture perfect bull, smooth in his make-up, but square and true in his composition. One of the first sons of Krick to sell. He posted ratios of WW 110 and YW 106. His dam posted ratios of BW 7@100, WW 7@104 and YW 6@100. 5 6

6 17994959 Tattoo: 4895 03/09/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 Connealy Power One Lazy JB Countess 895 Lazy JB Countess 694 Lazy JB Bacardi 4895 Adj. WW 726 1433 39 +1.2 +64 +105 +23 +.48 +.15 +52.53 +65.17 +30.49 +102.57 What a truck! This bull packs performance and power into an explosive package. Note his impressive weaning weight. He posted a WW ratio of 126 and YW of 111. His dam s ratios are BW 5@101, WW 5@108 and YW 4@101. 7 Lazy JB Cash 4847 18034725 Tattoo: 4847 020914 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB 447 Barbara 847 Lazy JB Barbara 447 Adj. WW 778 1303 39 6 +1.3 +67 +119 +22 +.66 +.75 +60.61 +82.68 +38.78 This Cash son is all BULL with added performance and growth. He will surely be at the top of many cattlemen s lists. He posted WW ratio of 108 and YW of 101. His dam records BW 4@102 and WW 4@100. 7 8 Lazy JB Opportunity 4272 17993965 Tattoo: 4272 02/18/14 JSAR MR Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW Mytty in Focus Lazy JB Susan 272 Lazy JB Susan 012 Act. BW 69 Adj. WW 716 1137 38 +1.7 +58 +102 +18 +37.08 +54.97 Recommended for heifers. Sired by our young herd sire, MR Opportunity, and the progeny of a first calf heifer, this powerful bull is easy on the eye whether your looking at him from the side or viewing him from behind. His BW ration is 100. 9 Lazy JB Night Train 4011 179876213 Tattoo: 4011 04/13/14 Dameron First Class B F First Transaction B F Elba 95 S A V Pioneer 7301 Lazy JB Jessie 011 Lazy JB Jessie 611 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 901 40 8 7 +1.4 +70 +110 +26 +.37 +.74 +71.80 +64.82 +27.48 +95.56 The first Transaction son to sell, this one is a train. He s long, but complete with shear rib and overall stoutness. Consider this a must find in the sale. His WW is 125 and his dam has ratios of WW 2@113 and YW 1@100. 9

10 Lazy JB Bacardi 4191 17993959 Tattoo: 4191 3/25/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 Lazy JB Blackbird 191 Lazy JB Blackbird 691 Adj. WW 726 1409 39 10 +2.5 +62 +103 +18 +39.60 +54.07 A person can travel lots of miles and never have an opportunity to walk up to a pen with one like lot 10 standing amongst the offering. This bull is Big Time. He is genetically superior, big ribbed, bid bodied, balanced and absolutely poetry in motion. He s Britney s favorite. He posts a YW of 109. His dam records ratios of BW 2@109, WW 2@104 and YW 1@109. 11 17993960 Tattoo: 4193 02/0714 Lazy JB Tiger 4193 Lazy JB Eona 193 LaRica s Choice of A B A 153 Adj. WW 766 1524 43 11 +2.6 +56 +94 +25 +40.21 +43.34 This big Tiger son is not one to shy away from. You have to admire the amount of rib and body and extra stoutness. A commercial man s bull that posts BW of 103, WW of 106 and YW of 118. 12 Lazy JB Opportunity 4801 18011917 Tattoo: 4801 02/26/14 BSAR Design 9910 Bishops Lassie 746 Moore Beef Lazy JB Queen Latifah 925 Lazy JB Queen 425 Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 789 1490 38 +2.2 +56 +95 + 25 +.19 +.36 +40.39 +46.60 +22.28 +92.88 This combination of Opportunity and Latifah makes for a unique breeding package. This ET son is heavy a structured, stout featured bull that is a stand out in his herd sire group. His ratios are BW@101, WW@107 and YW@110. 13 Lazy JB Bacardi 4097 17993952 Tattoo: 4097 3/23/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 Lazy JB Blackbird Lass 097 Lazy JB Blackbird Lass 207 Adj. WW 672 1274 42 13 +2.4 +54 +94 +16 +.49 +.36 +32.10 +44.57 +33.80 +98.43 An outstanding Bacardi son that combines bone and muscle into an eye catching package. His dam posts ratios of BW 3@103 and YW 3@101. 8

14 Lazy JB Transaction 4789 18026863 Tattoo: 4789 04/07/14 Dameron First Class B F First Transaction B F Elba 95 Rito 2V1 of 2536 1407 Lazy JB Countess 789 Lazy JB Countess 457 Act. BW 81 Adj. WW 643 40 +3.3 +49 +86 +19 +.21 +.24 +28.50 +35.02 +19.55 +65.80 An impressive Transaction son that is stout featured, big middle and cool to look at. His dam has a YW ratio of 1@110. 14 15 Lazy JB Uptown 4597 18019704 Tattoo: 4597 02/24/14 Connealy Network Wk Miss Angus 4587 WK New Design 5474 Lazy JB Destiny 701 Lazy JB Destiny 101 Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 731 1240 47 +2.6 +61 +103 +28 +.59 +.51 +46.01 +54.70 +36.61 +91.09 This Uptown son dam is one of the top cows in our herd, she never misses. This one comes with lots of rib and tips the scale with performance and muscle. His dam has ratios of WW 4@106 and YW 3@123. 15 16 Lazy JB Cash 4095 18019704 Tattoo: 4095 02/02/14 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 WK Moneymaker 8171 Lazy JB Blue Lady 095 Lazy JB Blue Lady 795 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 618 1170 37 +2.0 +63 +113 +14 +33.98 +69.98 A cattlemen s kind of bull, massive in his design and heavy built. His dam has recorded ratios of BW 3@100 and YW 3@100. 16 17 Lazy JB Cash 18034724 Tattoo: 4012 02/21/14 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 WK Moneymaker 8171 Lazy JB Susan 012 Lazy JB Susan 822 Act. BW 77 Adj. WW 641 1214 40 +1.2 +61 +114 +13 +.24 +.84 +44.62 +74.01 +23.06 +100.92 Another high quality bull sired by the ever popular Cash. A structurally sound bull with tons of muscle. Recommended for heifers. 9 17

18 Lazy JB Opportunity 4230 17993962 Tattoo: 4230 02/06/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW Connealy Final Product Lazy JB Ladymere Shiloh 230 Lazy JB Shiloh 830 Act. BW 70 Adj. WW 691 1269 35 +1.6 +53 +90 +18 +.34 +.25 +45.77 +42.42 +25.04 +86.00 A MR Opportunity son with a deep center rib, shear width and tons of muscle. His dam, a first calf heifer, has earned her place in our herd with this bull. Recommended for heifers. 18 19 Lazy JB Brilliance 4849 18037002 Tattoo: 4849 02/09/14 S A V Brillliance 8077 RCL Brilliance 1104 TR Ms Duchess 1046L Lazy JB Black Timber 6000 Lazy JB Blackbird 849 Lazy JB Blackbird 513 Adj. WW 747 1225 48 +1.7 +50 +83 +13 +.32 +.24 +43.52 +30.02 +20.44 +75.73 An easy keeping, moderate framed bull packed with an abundance of muscle. His dam s BW is 7@105. 19 20 Lazy JB Bacardi 4403 17993951 Tattoo: 4403 02/20/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 Lazy JB Sanatana 610 Lazy JB Santana s Star 403 Lazy JB Pride 137 Act. BW 79 Adj. WW 693 1394 49 +2.3 +54 +96 +17 +.41 +.25 +32.07 +47.77 +27.63 +95.35 Here s a powerful, square made, nicely balanced individual that measures up nicely in all areas. His ratios are BW@101 and YW of 108. His dam records WW 8@106 and YW 7@102. 20 21 Lazy JB Transaction 4005 17993951 Tattoo: 4005 03/25/14 Dameron First Class B F First Transaction B F Elba 95 Limestone Darkhorse U322 Lazy JB Lexus 005 Lazy JB Lexus 505 Act. BW 77 Adj. WW 821 1160 36 +1.9 +56 +97 +22 +.36 +.04 +49.26 +56.60 +20.15 +69.65 An easy doing, moderate framed bull that s a tank with tons of thickness. His WW ratio is 114 and his dam has ratios of BW 3@103, WW 3@109 and YW 2@102. 21 10

22 Lazy JB Tiger 4114 17993955 Tattoo: 4144 02/26/14 Moore Beef Lazy JB Zara 114 Lazy JB Zara 514 Lazy JB Brilliance 4827 18045467 Tattoo: 4827 02/07/14 S A V Brilliance 8077 RCL Brilliance 1104 TR Ms Duchess 1046L Lazy JB New Design 4001 Lazy JB Eline 827 Lazy JB Eline 227 Act. BW 86 Adj. WW 640 1299 42 +4.2 +54 +83 +14 +.29 +.23 +30.46 +27.40 +21.19 +69.89 A extended fronted bull with a world of body and power. His ratios are BW of 112 and YW of 101. His dam has recorded BW of 3@105. 23 Act. BW 80 Adj. WW 692 1217 42 25 Lazy JB Opportunity 4208 17997271 Tattoo: 4208 01/19/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW S A V Pioneer 7301 Lazy JB Evi s Kiss 208 Lazy JB Kiss 008 Act. BW 66 Adj. WW 753 1343 39 +3.0 +61 +100 +26 +.34 +.35 +51.94 +56.41 +25.22 +95.45 This eye appealing MR Opportunity brings a ton of performance and thickness to the pasture. He posted ratios of WW@104 and YW@104. Recommended for heifers. +3.8 +51 +87 +21 +.25 +.27 +30.45 +35.37 +20.61 +81.68 A long patterned, rugged made bull. This sure footed bull will travel with ease across the toughest country. His dam records BW of 2@107. 24 Lazy JB Tiger 4124 17993956 Tattoo: 4124 01/27/14 Lazy JB Eisa 124 Lazy JB Eisa 824 +2.9 +51 +89 +17 +29.65 +38.50 Adj. WW 590 1267 47 Here s a tank with class; he s deep bodied, big and deep with a good look to him. His dam has ratios of BW 2@102 and YW 2@101. 22 26 Lazy JB Bacardi 4113 17993954 Tattoo: 4113 03/13/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 S A V Pioneer 7301 Lazy JB Blackcap 113 Lazy JB Blackcap 833 +2.7 +64 +104 +319 +41.91 +54.44 Act. BW 77 Adj. WW 725 1355 39 Another big, powerful, cowman s kind of Bacardi son that will add pounds to his progeny. He has posted ratios of BW@104, WW@100 and YW@105. 27 Lazy JB Opportunity 4242 17993963 Tattoo: 4242 02/04/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW WK Uppercut 0582 Lazy JB Elba s Sophia 242 Lazy JB Elba 942 +3.0 +54 +94 +21 +35.93 +48.14 Act. BW 69 Adj. WW 670 1254 39 11 Another good MR Opportunity son from a first calf heifer. Flashy from the side that takes a relaxed stride as he moves about. Recommended for heifers.

31 Lazy JB Tiger 4927 17993976 Tattoo: 4927 03/11/14 Lazy JB Blackcap 927 Lone Cone Blackcap 309 Adj. WW 623 1218 40 +2.4 +44 +76 +20 +.28 +.39 +30.35 +22.65 +32.65 +79.37 A long patterned, nicely designed bull with plenty of bone and dimension. His dam posts BW of 4@101. 28 Lazy JB Tiger 4907 17993975 Tattoo: 4907 02/24/14 Lazy JB Jessie s Jewel 907 Lazy JB Jessie s Jewel 407 Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 689 1209 41 +2.4 +52 +93 +20 +.49 +.34 +32.64 +44.21 +33.28 +83.53 A moderate, big bodied Tiger son. 29 Lazy JB Tiger 4189 17993958 Tattoo: 4189 02/06/14 WK Moneymaker 8171 Lazy JB 991 Enchantress 189 Lazy JB Santan s April 991 Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 670 1318 38 +2.7 +49 +89 +17 +.33 +.29 +27.45 + 39.72 +21.35 +74.10 Here s a square made bull that s packed with red meat and muscle. His dam s ratios are BW 2@109 and YW 2@103. 32 Lazy JB Tiger 4128 17997707 Tattoo: 4128 03/20/14 WK Moneymaker 8171 Lazy JB Beauty 128 Lazy JB Beauty 938 +1.5 +61 +97 +23 +48.02 +45.03 Act. BW 71 Adj. WW 796 1345 38 This Tiger son is a moderate, soft made, practical bull. He has ratios of WW@110 and YW@104. His dam recorded ratios of WW 2@113 and 1@104. 33 Lazy JB Opportunity 4981 18009840 Tattoo: 4981 02/26/14 BSAR Design Doctor Bishops Lassie 746 Lazy JB 411 Countess 981 Lazy JB Countess 411 Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 621 1247 40 +3.0 +50 +92 +18 +.35 +.25 +26.97 +43.86 +27.41 +87.91 This low MR Opportunity son is a long, uniform kind of bull with extra dimension from front to rear. 30 Lazy JB Opportunity 4259 17993964 Tattoo: 4259 02/23/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW Hoover Dam Lazy JB Barbara s Dixie 259 Lazy JB Dixie 959 +1.5 +52 +94 +21 +35.63 +45.81 Act. BW 70 Adj. WW 688 1360 58 An explosive herd bull candidate that has more eye appeal and style than most bulls that are built this powerfully. This bull has posted ratios of BW@101 and YW@105. Recommended for heifers. 12

34 Lazy JB Bacardi 4957 37 17993977 Tattoo: 4957 03/20/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 S A V Mandan 5664 Lazy JB Evidence 957 Act. BW 75 Adj. WW 618 1149 36 Lazy JB Tiger 4891 17993973 Tattoo: 4891 04/12/14 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB Katie 891 Lazy JB Designer Katie 322 Adj. WW 637 36 +2.6 +54 +95 +19 +33.06 +46.17 A tremendous, high powered Bacardi son that offers power and rib. Note his low score as well. His dam records a BW of 3@103, WW 4@101 and YW 2@101. 35 Lazy JB Opportunity 4833 18011920 Tattoo: 4833 02/27/14 BSAR Design Doctor 0910 Bishops Lassie 746 Moore Beef Lazy JB Queen Latifah 925 Lazy JB Queen 425 Adj. WW 661 42 +2.9 +51 +89 +25 +.41 +.27 +34.93 +38.50 +19.68 +91.94 This Opportunity son is just one of 4 flushmate brothers in the sale. This bull offers plenty of length and body and is backed by outstanding genetics. +2.2 +50 +88 +20 +.44 +.32 +33.16 +37.54 +27.92 +90.95 It s hard to keep your eye off of this Tiger son. He offers true muscle, rib and middle, combined into a performance package. His dam records a BW of 4@102. 38 Lazy JB Opportunity 4988 18011924 Tattoo: 4988 02/20/14 BSAR Design Doctor 0910 Bishops Lassie 746 Moore Beef Lazy JB Queen Latifah 925 Lazy JB Queen 425 Act. BW 77 Adj. WW 676 1418 37 +3.1 +49 +89 +25 +.14 +.20 +30.79 +40.28 +18.31 +88.70 A flushmate brother to lots 12, 35, 38 and 40. A bigger outlined, longer bodied bull that offers body, volume and power. This Opportunity son recorded a BW of 100 and YW of 104. 39 Lazy JB Uptown 4322 18008433 Tattoo: 4322 03/04/14 Connealy Network WK Miss Angus 4587 WK New Design 5474 Lazy JB Destiny 701 Lazy JB Destiny 101 Act. BW 77 Adj. WW 753 1361 40 36 36 Lazy JB Tiger 4125 17993957 Tattoo: 4125 02/25/14 Lazy JB Queen Sheba 125 Lazy JB Queen 625 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 661 1234 50 +2.3 +60 +104 +27 +.80 +.50 +43.93 +55.63 +42.28 +97.08 This ET is a well made bull with tremendous rib, balance and style. His BW ratio is 101 and YW is 100. His dam has ratios of WW 4@136 and YW 3@123. 13 +2.1 +51 +87 +23 +.44 +.29 +37.37 +35.37 +28.59 +82.54 This thick made Tiger son is sure to add pounds and performance to your calves. His dam posts a BW of 2@103. First Round Maternal Brother to Lots 15, 39 & 63

43 Lazy JB Opportunity 4609 17993969 Tattoo: 4609 02/09/14 BSAR Design Doctor 0910 Bishops Lassie 746 WK Midland 3040 Lazy JB Zara 609 Lazy JB Zara 209 Act. BW 75 Adj. WW 620 1169 39 +2.7 +51 +87 +16 +.33 +.17 +31.40 +35.37 +26.56 +86.45 Lazy JB Queen Latifah Dam of Lots 12, 35, 38 & 40 Here s a long sided, outcross kind of bull that will add growth to your calves. 40 Lazy JB Opportunity 4740 18011914 Tattoo: 4740 02/27/14 BSAR Design Doctor 0910 Bishops Lassie 746 Moore Beef Lazy JB Queen Latifah 925 Lazy JB Queen 425 Act. BW 73 Adj. WW 628 1153 41 +2.8 +49 +87 +26 +.18 +.26 +33.83 +36.58 +19.81 +91.83 A good solid bull with a ton of dimension throughout. His dam posts a WW of 2@110. 44 Lazy JB Tiger 4850 17993972 Tattoo: 4850 04/19/14 Connealy Power One Lazy JB Eline 850 Lazy JB Eline 613 Act. BW 71 Adj. WW 702 53 +2.0 +50 +86 +23 +.39 +.32 +36.80 +34.42 +27.05 +82.63 Here s a bull with extra extension and growth. He s big footed and poery in motion. His dm has posted BW 5@100, WW 5@102 and YW 3@105. 41 Lazy JB Opportunity 4218 17993961 Tattoo: 4218 01/28/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW WK Moneymaker 8171 Lazy JB Victoria 218 Lazy JB Blackcap 718 +3.9 +60 +97 +15 +33.17 +45.65 Act. BW 79 Adj. WW 651 1064 Lazy JB Krick 4915 35 If you need a low bull, here he is. This is a good, solid bull that is ready to go to work. 42 18020660 Tattoo: 4915 02/24/14 S A V Potency 0641 RCL Krick 2641 RCL Duchess 6410 S A V Mandan 5664 Lazy JB Abbie Road 915 Roth Kindness Evidence Adj. WW 646 1171 48 +2.9 +65 +100 +21 +.26 +.41 +59.86 +49.49 +15.64 +95.53 This bull offers a different pedigree; these Krick calves are rugged, sturdy cow man bulls. His dam posts BW of 4@100 and WW of 4@103. 45 Lazy JB Bacardi 4316 17993966 Tattoo: 4316 03/17/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 Royal Rito Pride 125 Lone Cone Queen Bloom 316 Hughes Midas Queen 508 Act. BW 80 Adj. WW 674 1247 37 +2.8 +53 +87 +18 +.38 +.24 +34.65 +34.17 +27.70 +84.51 This Bacardi son is a moderate, framed, deep bodied bull that is thick and packed full of meat. 4316 s dam has ratios of BW 8@100, WW 8@104 and YW 4@103. 46 Lazy JB Tiger 4112 17993953 Tattoo: 4112 04/09/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 Lazy JB Barbara Noel 11283 Lazy JB Noel 617 +3.0 +54 +93 +24 +36.02 +42.98 Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 736 55 A good, solid bull that measures up well in every area, including balance, structure and muscle. This Tiger son posts BW of 105 and WW of 102. His ratios are BW 2@106 and WW 2@107. 14

49 Lazy JB Tiger 4808 17993971 Tattoo: 4808 03/11/14 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB Lexus 808 Lazy JB King s Lexus 408 Act. BW 73 Adj. WW 683 1174 44 The Boys of 2014 Last Year s Sale Offering 47 Lazy JB Uptown 4233 18004421 Tattoo: 4233 03/01/14 Connealy Network WK Miss Angus 4587 Bon View New Design 1407 Lazy JB Dominique 233 Right Time Barbara Act. BW 73 Adj. WW 644 44 +1.5 +53 +93 +23 +.50 +.33 +38.86 +43.60 +32.18 +86.74 Recommended for heifers. He s a stylish, ultra complete, big ribbed bull that is jammed pack with beef. This bull s dam has record BW of 4@100, WW 4@104 and YW 3@103. +2.0 +45 +84 +21 +63 +48 +29.45 +34.32 +38.25 +81.13 Another Uptown son that puts together a powerful and attractive look, backed by genetics on both sides. He posted a BW of 100 and a WW of 100. 48 Lazy JB Opportunity 4018 18009289 Tattoo: 4018 02/27/14 BSAR Design Doctor 0910 Bishops Lassie 746 WK Moneymaker 8171 Lazy JB Queen 018 Lazy JB Queen 518 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 691 1339 43 +1.4 +58 +100 +17 +.36 +.16 +41.68 +57.66 +25.99 +91.90 Wow! The extra power and body is destined to add performance in his progeny. This bull posted a YW of 104. His dam posted BW of 3@102 and YW of 3@100. Montrose FFA were great help at our 2014 Bull Sale 50 Lazy JB Tiger 4320 17993967 Tattoo: 4320 03/24/14 CCC Krugerrand Kujoe 855 Lazy JB Kujoes April 320 4 B Touchstone April Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 665 1121 58 +2.8 +44 + 73 +21 +.15 +.12 +31.29 +18.14 +15.44 +60.33 A moderate, outlined bull that is deep bodied with a thick, square hip. This bull s dam never misses and has recorded a ratio of WW 10@102. 51 Lazy JB Tiger 4900 17993974 Tattoo: 4900 03/11/14 Moore Beef Lazy JB American Girl 900 Lazy JB Pride 700 Adj. WW 598 1171 42 +2.9 +50 +85 +23 +.36 +.27 +34.40 +32.87 +24.60 +89.85 15 This one will catch your attention the side and won t disappoint from behind. Smooth in his make up. His dam s ratios are BW 4@105 and YW 4@104.

52 54 52 Lazy JB Pride 476 54 18010774 Tattoo: 476 01/27/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW Mytty in Focus Lazy JB Pride 267 Lazy JB Pride 013 Act. BW 70 Adj. WW 663 1031 41 Lazy JB Mayflower 444 18013394 Tattoo: 444 01/30/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW WK Uppercut 0582 Lazy JB Juliet 293 Lazy JB Susan 093 Act. BW 70 Adj. WW 682 933 37 +2.7 +58 +98 +24 +39.94 +48.49 This fancy January heifer has worlds of good. She s a slick fronted, high volume female that sets the stage for this high quality offering. This first calf heifer s ratios are BW 104, WW 104 and YW 103. +1.8 +63 +105 +23 +45.44 +56.70 This cool fronted female has an ultra stylish look about her. This heifer s WW ratio is 107. 53 55 53 Lazy JB Erica Beauty 412 55 180107747 Tattoo: 412 02/01/14 Sitz Dash 10277 Barstow Cash Barstow Queen W16 WK Midland 3040 Lazy JB Sarah 802 Lazy JB Sarah 199 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 586 989 36 Lazy JB Aspen s Lass 463 18010771 Tattoo: 463 03/19/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 Lazy JB Aspen s Lass 136 Lazy JB Aspen 736 Act. BW 73 Adj. WW 652 996 50+ +1.7 +59 +113 +18 +.26 +.47 +32.30 +72.60 +22.41 +90.51 This Cash daughter reads donor prospect. She is extremely big ribbed, offering a ton of dimension that blends together for an exceptional brood cow candidate. Her dam s recorded ratios are BW 4@103 and YW 3@101. +2.7 +60 +101 +19 +37.93 +52.08 A picture perfect female that combines eye appeal with her three dimensional look, puts her as one to find come sale day. Lass s ratios are BW of 102, WW 103 and YW of 100. Her dam s ratios BW 2@103, WW 2@102 and YW 2 @100. 16

56 Lazy JB Pride 420 18010751 Tattoo: 420 04/05/14 Connealy Network WK Miss Angus 4587 WLazy JB New Design 4001 Lazy JB Pride 700 Lazy JB K Pride 218 Act. BW 73 Adj. WW 590 34 56 +2.3 +50 +89 +19 +.56 +.35 +30.73 +39.11 +35.41 +86.75 Pride is a long, clean fronted heifer that is extremely square made. She has a ton of depth of rib adding to her superior quality. Her dam is a pathfinder and posts ratios of BW 6@101, WW 6@105 and YW 5@106. 58 Lazy JB Countess 477 18034470 Tattoo: 4032 02/08/14 BSAR Design Doctor 0910 Bishops Lassie 746 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB Countess 897 CCC Countess 9365 Act. BW 79 Adj. WW 577 977 36 58 +3.3 +53 +96 +17 +.41 +.28 +27.33 +48.39 +30.51 +91.66 Countess is one of the heavier heifers that displays a long side and tremendous hip and strong hind leg. Her maternal sister was Larsen Angus of Utah s pick of the heifers last year. Countess records a BW of 105 and her dam recorded BW of 4@101. 57 59 57 Lazy JB Barbara s Dixie 459 59 18010769 Tattoo: 459 03/20/14 Mytty in Focus Lazy JB Dixie 959 Lazy JB Dixie 259 Adj. WW 539 901 37 Lazy JB Eisa Beauty 423 18010753 Tattoo: 4032 04/12/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 WK Moneymaker 8171 Lazy JB Eisa 123 Lazy JB Eisa 923 Act. BW 73 Adj. WW 625 38 17 +2.4 +45 +79 +18 +28.81 +26.62 When analyzing Dixie you find her to be deep centered, perfect fronted and loaded with quality. Front pasture kind of female. Her BW ratio is 102. +2.7 +60 +101 +14 +34.21 +52.08 This young female is the most desirable in terms of being sweet fronted, massive bodied and wide based. This young female has a BW of 102. Her dam s record stands at WW 2@106.

60 Lazy JB Pride 469 18010772 Tattoo: 469 03/23/14 Lazy JB Reload 2002 Lazy JB Pride 519 Lazy JB Stockman Pride 212 Act. BW 77 Adj. WW 666 1127 36 +2.5 +52 +88 +23 +.26 +.11 +36.96 +36.33 +18.02 +76.33 This smooth, stylish female is one to find on sale day. If you re looking for performance, this one s for you. Her BW is 103 and WW is 105. Pride 519 records BW 7@100, WW 7@106 and YW 5@108. 61 Lazy JB Countess 494 18010780 Tattoo: 494 04/03/14 CCC Krugerrand Kujoe 855 Lazy JB Countess 694 Lazy JB Kujoes Countess 457 Adj. WW 578 41 +3.1 +40 +69 +22 +.26 +.06 +27.03 +14.50 +19.07 +68.70 Lot 61 is a younger heifer that is full of future. An appealing, moderate built female that has plenty of rib. 694 has a BW of 102. Her dam has WW 7@101. 62 Lazy JB Mayflower Susan 422 18010752 Tattoo: 422 02/17/14 Lazy JB Top Shelf 9000 Lazy JB Belladonna 506 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB Susan 822 Lone Cone Susan 317 Act. BW 78 Adj. WW 587 896 39 +3.5 +54 +106 +18 +.44 +.41 +28.97 +64.11 +31.20 Cow prospect! Tons of volume and dimension, this females has cow written all over her. The only Top Shelf heifer to sell. Susan s BW is 104. Her dam has BW 4@101, WW 4@101 and YW 4@101. 63 Lazy JB Destiny 410 18036659 Tattoo: 410 02/20/14 Connealy Network WK Miss Angus 4587 WK New Design 5474 Lazy JB Destiny 701 Lazy JB Destiny 101 Act. BW 71 Adj. WW 484 834 35 +2.3 +55 +93 +28 +.53 +.53 +46.16 +39.29 +34.42 +85.74 This female is destined to follow in her dam s footsteps as an outstanding, complete female. WW 4@136 and YW 3@123. 60 64 +1.1 +52 +96 +22 +.27 +.06 +35.85 +49.02 +20.63 +81.88 Lazy JB Blackcap 458 18010768 Tattoo: 458 03/15/14 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB Blackcap 718 Lazy JB Blackcap 278 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 590 905 36 +2.9 +48 +78 +21 +.47 +.33 +34.05 +23.33 +30.41 +77.20 Lazy JB Queen Marshall 479 18010776 Tattoo: 479 03/16/14 Lazy JB Santana 610 Lazy JB Queen Marshall 839 Lazy JB Miss EXT 139 Lazy JB Pride 413 18035495 Tattoo: 413 02/01/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW WK Midland 3040 Lazy JB Pride 622 Lazy JB Beauty 148 66 Act. BW 65 Adj. WW 577 998 45 Our young new herd sire blended with one of our big, stout cows produced this stout female that is sure to produce performance progeny. Her dam has BW 6@103, WW 6@107 and YW 4@110. 65 Blackcap is backed by generations of cow power. She is a moderate, attractive female that will demand your attention. Her dam has BW 6@100, WW 6@104 and YW 4@103. Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 642 919 39 +2.3 +52 +85 +21 +.26 +.15 +37.99 +31.67 +20.56 +69.62 The blending of quality, top and bottom, creates a female you won t want to overlook. You will like her rib shape and soundness. This female posts a WW of 101. Her dam records ratios of BW 5@ 100 and WW 5@101. 18

67 Lazy JB Queen Noel 448 18013257 Tattoo: 448 04/26/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW Mytty in Focus Lazy JB Noel 818 Lazy JB Queen Noel 317 Lazy JB Eisa 433 18010760 Tattoo: 433 03/03/14 WK Foresight 7023 Lazy JB Eisa 923 Lazy JB Eline 619 Act. BW 75 Adj. WW 597 1035 Act. BW 72 Adj. WW 622 34 +3.4 +52 +82 +23 +.35 +.26 +38.89 +27.06 +26.92 +81.67 An attractively designed female with a feminine neck that flows into a beautiful middle. 433 posts a BW of 100 and YW of 103. Her dam boasts a WW 4@102 and YW 2@101. 68 37 71 Lazy JB Eretta April 491 18010779 Tattoo: 491 03/27/14 Dameron First Class B F First Transaction B F Elba 95 Lazy JB Santana 610 Lazy JB Santanas April 991 Lazy JB Kujoes April 2121 Act. BW 72 Adj. WW 585 991 36 +2.2 +49 +85 +19 +.03 +.14 +32.68 +33.47 +10.64 +50.05 A stylish First Transaction daughter that is sound and correct. 19 +2.0 +55 +98 + 23 +.47 +.16 +37.36 +50.37 +30.15 +92.76 Queen Noel is a moderate, deep bodied, functional female that moves with a genuine flow across the pen. BW 3@102 and YW 1@105. 69 Lazy JB Blackbird 481 18010777 Tattoo: 481 03/25/14 VAR Rocky 80029 WK Uppercut 0582 WK Miss 8122 Lazy JB New Design 4001 Lazy JB Blackbird 691 Lazy JB Kujoes Blackbird 2616 Act. BW 75 Adj. WW 585 972 39 +2.6 +50 +94 +21 +.53 +.24 +32.15 +47.05 +30.61 +85.67 This classy female has an eloquent front and is true in body and dimension. Her BW ratio is 100 and her dam has BW 7@101. 70 Lazy JB Ladymere 472 18010773 Tattoo: 472 03/10/14 JSAR Mr Opportunity 1RTWZ JSAR Miss In Focus 1RTW Connealy Final Product Lazy JB Ladymere 292 Lazy JB Ladymere 792 +2.2 +60 +102 +23 +41.60 +53.71 Act. BW 70 Adj. WW 632 1011 Ladymere presents a beautiful profile that is super sweet to look at. She has recorded a BW of 104, WW of 100 and YW of 101. 37 68 72 Lazy JB Enchantress 497 18010782 Tattoo: 497 04/04/14 WK New Design 5474 Lazy JB Enchantress 197 Lazy JB Enchantress 597 Act. BW 74 Adj. WW 681 34 +0.1 +71 +118 +30 +.36 +.69 +43.25 +50.10 +27.31 +82.83 A nice, solid female with tons of future. The Enchantress cow family consistently produces exceptional calves. This young female records a BW of 103 and WW of 107. Her dam has BW 2@ 09, WW 2@103 and YW 1@102. 73 Lazy JB Ruby Princess 441 18010761 Tattoo: 441 02/11/14 Lazy JB Top Shelf 9000 Lazy JB Belladonna 506 WK Foresight 7023 Lazy JB Ruby Princess 987 Lazy JB Ruby Princess 787 +2.9 +59 +101 +24 +39.03 +52.71 Act. BW 72 Adj. WW 605 949 41 This young female possesses lots of body and rib shape. She s sure to be a great cow. Her dam has BW 4@104, WW 4@106 and YW 4@104.

74 Lazy JB Lexus 478 18010775 Tattoo: 478 03/11/14 Connealy Network WK Miss Angus 4587 Lazy JB 708 Lexus 908 Lazy JB 408 Lexus 708 Act. BW 75 Adj. WW 524 831 36 +2.1 +49 +98 +20 +.64 +.46 +26.56 +54.13 +39.80 +86.15 Lexus is a beautiful female that is long fronted with beautiful lines. She is sound and correct. This female has a BW ratio of 100.Her dam has BW 3@ 103. 75 Lazy JB Bellamia 446 18010763 Tattoo: 446 02/02/14 EXAR Lutton 1831 WK Dakota 5476 Lazy JB Bellamia 816 Lazy JB Bellamia 515 Adj. WW 677 1056 38 +2.5 +65 +110 +15 +.51 +.35 +37.67 +63.67 +31.63 +104.91 This Bacardi daughter is a high performance female. Bellamia has a BW of 102, WW of 107 and YW of 106. Her records WW 4@103 and YW 2@107. 76 Lazy JB Blackcap 415 18010749 Tattoo: 415 03/24/14 WK New Design 4001 Lazy JB Blackcap 015 Lazy JB Blackcap 615 +1.1 +52 +92 +25 +39.83 +42.63 Act. BW 79 Adj. WW 580 1012 46 This young heifer exhibits a ton of shape and dimension. She is destined to be a great cow. Her dam records BW 1@106. 77 77 Lazy JB Belladonna 460 18010770 Tattoo: 460 05/26/14 Connealy Network WK Miss Angus 4587 S A V 8180 Traveler 004 Lazy JB Belladonna 600 WK Belladonna 9064 Act. BW 72 Adj. WW 638 42 +2.9 +52 +93 +21 +.43 +.35 +31.18 +44.21 +28.98 +85.37 The youngest heifer in the sale is one you don t want to overlook. The blending of Uptown and Belladonna has created a fancy, stout little female. This May calf has WW of 101. Her dam has BW 7@101, WW 7@105 and YW 5@103. 78 Lazy JB Barbara s Dolly 426 18010756 Tattoo: 426 03/30/14 Moore Beef Lazy JB Dolly 926 Lazy JB Dolly 723 Act. BW 75 Adj. WW 560 934 38 +2.6 +50 +87 +23 +.28 +.37 +34.31 +35.98 +22.91 +85.74 A fancy heifer that is long, clean fronted, deep sided and correct. Her dam has BW 3@102 and YW3@101. 79 Lazy JB Beauty 408 18010746 Tattoo: 408 02/17/14 WK New Desing 5474 Lazy JB Beauty 138 WK Beauty 838 Act. BW 72 Adj. WW 648 1076 39 +2.6 +57 +101 +28 +.45 +.37 +39.34 +53.97 +29.57 +83.94 A deep bodied individual that is a high performing female. 408 s ratios are Bw of 105, WW of 108 and YW of 108. Her dam has recorded BW 2@103, 2 WW 2@107 and YW 2@ 108. 20

Our Sincere Appreciation to the Following Dr. Tim Holt, Fort Collins, CO for testing our cattle. Dr. David Kuntz for fertility, trich and BVD testing. Western Slope Animal Hospital for providing us with our general herd health needs Wesley Brown for ultrasounding our cattle. Wolf Cattle Company for leasing us summer pasture Montrose FFA for serving lunch The Stockyards 4-H Club for assisting us with clean up Understanding Birth EPDs There s not a single person out there who wants to spend every waking minute with their cows and assisting with births. And in a search to reduce the labor and death loss of calving some producers have been selecting primarily for low-birthweight-epd bulls. What we ve noticed is that the birth EPD is NOT fully understood. So let s take a look at what these numbers actually mean. An EPD is a prediction of the average progeny performance, not a guarantee. To demonstrate how birth weight EPDs work, consider the following two bulls in Example 1. Example: Birth weight EPD EPD in pounds: Sire A +5.1 Sire B +1.2 The expected difference in the progeny of Sire A and Sire B for birth weight is 3.9 pounds. Sire A has an EPD of +5.1 and Sire B has an EPD of +1.2. On the average, it would be expected that the calves from Sire A would be 3.9 pounds heavier at birth than calves from Sire B. This is assuming that all calves are managed uniformly and are from cows of similar genetic merit and age. How one selects their bulls will more than likely change when an understanding of Birth EDPs is developed. Rather than searching for the lowest birth EPD in the sale, we should compare the birth EPDs using the mathematical equation demonstrated above. Before heading off to the next bull sale an evaluation of your cow herd, including birth weights, calving issues is important before selecting a bull, but don t forget to look at all the traits! Selection based on a single trait can cost you performance and money. We are in the beef business; there is no substitute for fertility, soundness and performance. In the February 2012 edition of the Angus Beef Bulletin, American Angus Association Regional Manager, David Gazda, At the risk of being controversial, many of these small calf scenarios could be eliminated if the producers would simply be willing to accept more birth weight, particularly when breeding mature cows. One only has to attend a production or test station sale to witness firsthand how the heavier-birth-weight-epd bulls are penalized and therefore sell at a substantial discount. Have calving-ease and low-birth-weight EPDs been overemphasized to commercial producers? Maybe; maybe not. 21

A Very Special Thank You to All Our Customers. We appreciate your support and value your friendship. Thanks to our Friends for Helping with the Sale Measurements Over the years cattlemen have attempted to reduce the selection and the development of cattle to numbers on a piece of paper. In reality there are numerous factors that affect the production and performance of cattle. We believe that scores are an important selection tool but are often misunderstood. The registered bull business is extremely competitive creating a NUMBERS RACE. Every breeder has a different theory and philosophy regarding scores. In all fairness to our customers who graze cattle at high altitude and those who do not we want to share with you the facts: Cattle at 6,000 or above feet are most at risk for Brisket or High Altitude Disease. Cattle tested at low elevations (less than 5000 feet) may have acceptably low scores at that time, but when retested at higher elevations the score may increase. To increase the repeatability of the test cattle should be tested at 6,000 feet or higher and must be at that elevation for at least 3-6 weeks 41 and below low risk 42 45 moderate risk 46 and above high risk The test can HELP determine which animals are most at risk for brisket disease or a possible genetic risk, detecting the early stages of the problem, and elevated measurement. Interestingly, the problem sometimes appears in feedlot cattle, even at low elevations, as they get heavier and closer to finish weight. This entire situation is not fully understood at this time but may be related to growth, size and the body s demand for more oxygen, because the heart must work harder. A special thanks to Dr. Tim Holt for continually providing us with information and assistance in understanding High Altitude Disease and measurements. 22

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