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All-BreedPerformance-Tested
Bull Sale
166 Performance-Tested Bulls Sell
All-BreedPerformance-Tested
Bull SaleThursday, March 24, 201112:00 noon • At the OBI Test Station
Stillwater, Oklahoma
166 Performance-Tested Bulls Sell
“ O U R T H I R T Y - E I G H T H Y E A R ”
1973 2011
ANGUS • CHIANINA • HEREFORD • RED ANGUS • SIMMENTAL
Catalog produced by Southwest TypeStyles (405) 381-3591
OKLAHOMA BEEF, INC.201 Animal Science • Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK 74078
Meeting the industry needs for 38 years!Meeting the industry needs for 38 years!
Oklahoma BEEF, Inc.201 Animal Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Test Station (405) 624-1181 Office (405) 744-9287
Welcome to the 2011 Spring OBI All-Breed Performance-Tested Bull Sale. The Oklahoma BEEF,
Incorporated staff, board of directors and breeder participants truly appreciate your interest in our
program.
Since its inception in 1973, OBI has grown into the second largest performance bull testing station
in the U.S. Over the last 38 years, cattle breeders representing 17 breeds and bull buyers from 23
states and Mexico have benefited from the performance testing of over 22,000 bulls at the station.
We pride ourselves in offering the very best in professional service to our member breeders as well
as other seedstock producers who desire to use our facility to glean individual performance
information on their bulls. Our goal from the very start of Oklahoma BEEF, Incorporated has been to
provide a standardized, highly credible post-weaning gain testing environment to accurately measure
the genetic merit for post-weaning average daily gain, weight per day of age and yearling weight of
seedstock bulls.
If you plan to attend the sale, thank you for taking of your time to attend our special event; we hope
that you find the breeding stock to fulfill your needs. If you cannot attend but still would like to
purchase bulls, feel free to contact Dr. Bob Kropp or Tim Stidham. Your bids will be managed in strict
confidentiality.
If you have any questions about the sale or the OBI program, please do not hesitate to contact us by
phone or e-mail. We hope to see you at the sale!
Sincerely,
Dr. Bob Kropp Tim Stidham Carl McDonald
Executive Secretary Test Station Manager President
www.ansi.okstate.edu/outreach-extensioni/beef
Carl McDonald
Oklahoma Beef, Inc. • Thursday, March 24, 2011 1
AccommodationsHoliday Inn Express, (405) 372-2445; LaQuinta, (405) 564-0599;Hampton Inn, (405) 743-1306; Residence Inn by Marriott,(405) 707-0588. If we may assist with reservations, please call(405) 744-9287.
Sale OrderBulls will be sold one at a time. Breed sale order will be:Red Angus, Chianina, Simmental, Hereford, Angus. Each breedwill sell by breed order and by index, within contemporary group.All bulls in the sale must have indexed in the upper seventypercent of their testing group or have met independent cullinglevels with a minimum ADG of 3.25 lbs. and a minimum adjustedyearling weight of 1100 lbs.
Sale CommitteeOBI Station Director Tim StidhamAngus Charles SimpsonBrangus Tinker RayHereford Norm DurhamLimousin Kevin HafnerBeefmaster / Gelbvieh / Red Brangus / Simmental
Wes Nimmo and Dick Davis
Sale StaffJim Birdwell Auctioneer—(580) 549-6636Eddie Sims Auctioneer—(580) 492-4590; 595-1626Chisolm Kinder Oklahoma Cowman—(405) 235-4391; 747-4683Doug Paul The Stock Exchange—(405) 513-5137; 820-3982Phil Stoll Weekly Livestock Reporter—(817) 831-3147; 366-7332Matt Sims MCS Auction—(405) 641-6081
Invited Sale GuestsDr. Robert E. Whitson Vice President, Agricultural Programs,
and Dean, Division of Agricultural Sciences and NaturalResources, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Ed Miller Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Sciencesand Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst Assistant Dean, College of AgriculturalSciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University
Dr. James Trapp Associate Director, Oklahoma CooperativeExtension Service, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Clarence Watson Associate Director,Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station,Oklahoma State University
Mr. Gary Sherrer Special Assistant to the Dean,College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources,Oklahoma State University
Mr. Bob Westerman Assistance Vice President,Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources,Oklahoma State University
Dr. Ron Kensinger Head of Department of Animal Science,Oklahoma State University
Dr. Don Wagner Emeritus Head of Department of AnimalScience, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Robert Totusek Emeritus Head of Department of AnimalScience, Oklahoma State University
Mr. Jim Reese Secretary of Agriculture,Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
Ms. Terry Forst President, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assn.Mr. Scott Dewald Executive Vice President,
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assn.
Schedule of EventsWEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 OBI Annual Membership Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC)–
Oklahoma State University campus (second floor). Please R.S.V.P. no later than March 15 to the OBI office, (405) 744-9287.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Sale bulls on display, 8:00 a.m. Coffee, juice and donuts available. Complimentary lunch, 11:00 a.m.Sale begins at 12:00 noon. Sale day phone: (405) 624-1181.
All-BreedPerformance-Tested Bull Sale
Thursday, March 24, 201112:00 noon • At the OBI Test Station, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Located 8 miles west of Stillwater on the south side of Highway 51
HISTORY OF OBIStory and photo by Tiffani Pruitt.Reprinted by permission of Oklahoma Cowman.
n 1972, a group of Hereford breeders approached Dr. J.C. Hillier, thenHead of the Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University(OSU), to inquire about the possibility of creating a new centralized per-formance bull testing center that would have the most up-to-date tech-nology available teamed with accurate data collection to add to thecredibility of the performance information that would be disseminatedto the cattle producers throughout the state. The Hereford breeders re-alized that they could not provide the level of expertise necessary to de-velop such a program, but instead felt that OSU and its excellent AnimalScience faculty could provide expertise in facility design, nutrition, health,reproduction and marketing necessary to establish an up-to-date per-formance testing facility. Dr. T.D. “Dusty” Rich, OSU Animal Science Ex-tension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist at the time, was given theleadership role by Dr. Hillier to examine the economic feasibility of a cen-tralized performance bull testing center in Stillwater and, if economicallyfeasible, then develop a strategy to establish such a facility. Initial esti-mates for construction, barns, fences and facility improvements totaled$141,000.
Since many Angus breeders in the state were already heavily involved inperformance data collection, Dr. Rich called a meeting of the Herefordbreeders who made the initial inquiry as well as several invited Angusbreeders to discuss plans for the establishment of a performance bulltesting facility in Stillwater and present the estimated cost of construc-tion. After the presentation, over 40 Angus and Hereford breeders eachwrote a check for $2,000 to establish the Oklahoma Beef Evaluation Ed-ucation Foundation that would ultimately become the ownership bodyof Oklahoma BEEF, Incorporated, the performance bull testing center.Oklahoma State University leased the land to the entity, and OBI wasborn.
Although the $84,000 raised by the breeders in attendance was insuffi-cient to complete the entire project, the necessary facilities and equip-ment to get the center started were purchased, construction completedand the first bulls arrived in 1972. The foresight and vision of Herefordbreeders Fred Ferrell, John Bulling, the Healey Brothers and R.B. Graft aswell as Angus breeders Carlton Corbin, Spur Ranch, Burch Angus andHump Halsey, to name a few, toward the collection of performance in-formation to enhance the value of seedstock bulls for the commercialcow-calf industry has made a major impact on the beef cattle industry aswe know it today. As years passed, additional breeds have also builtbarns at OBI, including Brangus, Polled Hereford, Charolais, Limousinand other breeds that unified to jointly build a barn, including Simmen-tal, Beefmaster, Gelbvieh and Red Brangus.
Under current management, bulls are brought to the test station at pre-assigned dates based upon age and are acclimated to the testing facilityfor a two-week warm-up period. Following the 14-day warm-up, the bullsare tested for a 112-day period and are weighed four times throughoutthe test. “The bulls are fed an 80% concentrate, 20% roughage diet thatis designed for the average bull to gain approximately 4 pounds per day,”states Dr. Bob Kropp, OBI Executive Secretary.
During the test period, bull owners are provided three performance re-ports (56-, 84- and 112-day) that include average daily gain (ADG) andweight per day of age (WDA). In addition to these statistics, the 112-dayreport also includes adjusted yearling weight (YW), adjusted yearlingheight, scrotal circumference and test station index. Ratios are also pro-vided for ADG, WDA and YW. OBI is a member of the Beef ImprovementFederation (BIF), an organization of performance-minded breeders, andfollows the BIF guidelines for post-weaning performance testing proce-dures.
Once bulls have completed testing, those ranking within the top seventypercent, as determined by their composite test index score, are eligible
for consignment to the OBI Sale Program. Bulls are also eligible if theyhave a minimum cumulative ADG of 3.25 lbs. and minimum adjustedyearling weight of 1100 lbs. All bulls consigned must also have a min-imum scrotal circumference of 32 centimeters and pass a breedingsoundness examination. OBI hosts two sales annually, where approx-imately 250 performance-tested bulls are marketed. The fall sale some-times offers a consignment of approximately 150 replacement heifersfrom OBI program participants.
Dick Davis, recently retired from the Department of Corrections Agricul-tural Services Division, stated, “We have bought more than 150 bullsfrom OBI in the last 25 years. If you attend one of the OBI sales to pur-chase bulls for your operation, you can buy with confidence that the bullsare among the very best that have completed the entire performance test-ing program. Not only is performance data collected during the test pre-sented, but also breeding values from each respective breed associationand now, DNA data for added genetic information. Commercial bull buy-ers can purchase bulls that are superior in quality and have a completearray of accurate, credible performance information to aid in breedingdecisions.”
Over the past few years, as an added service to members and to addvalue to the performance tested bulls, OBI has incorporated the Boehr-inger Ingelheim Vetmedica Range Ready™ Health Program into its test-ing procedures. The Range Ready Health Program requires that bullstest negative for BVD-PI and be given a series of vaccinations that sup-port the healthy development of cattle. Bulls completing this programare given a limited warranty by Boehringer Ingelheim to cover bull lossesdue to health issues that are covered by the vaccination program. Thislimited warranty provides the bull purchaser with a monetary compen-sation to replace the lost bull. Recently, OBI has also incorporated theIgenity DNA Genetic Profile Test to provide DNA-Assisted marker pro-files on each bull’s performance characteristics, carcass trait analysesand maternal calving ease values. Dr. Kropp feels that these programscan be very useful to both testers and buyers. “We feel that offering theseprograms to buyers is a real benefit. The buyers now have the bulls’ in-dividual performance records plus genetic profile data to use in their bullselections. Ultimately, we hope buyers utilize this information to helpthemselves select bulls that will better fit their breeding and marketingstrategies, thus producing high quality cattle that have more value to theindustry. For the bull owners, our desire is to provide additional infor-mation that each breeder can utilize to make genetic improvement in theirpurebred programs,” stated Kropp.
Norm Durham of Stillwater has been active in OBI since 1977 and hasconsigned many top-selling Hereford bulls. Durham hopes that potentialbuyers can look at the incorporation of these programs as the opportu-nity to invest in and enhance the bottom line of their herds.
Any questions regarding OBI can be directed to Dr. Bob Kropp at (405)744-8868 or Tim Stidham, Test Station Manager, at (405) 624-1181. Allinterested cattle producers are welcome to stop by OBI any time.
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Thank You!Thank You!
SALE CONSIGNORS
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The personnel and participants of Oklahoma BEEF, Inc. would liketo express our sincere appreciation to the following sale sponsors:
STILLWATER MILLING COMPANYManufacturers of A&M Feeds
74-51 CATTLE CO., LLCWilly Couch, Fairmont, OK (405) 627-5200
SMITH RANCH, D.C.D.C. Smith, Cherokee, OK(918) 625-1993; (918) 747-6291
SMITH LAND & CATTLE COMPANYCarol Smith, Claremore, OK (918) 343-6297
WILLIS SIMMENTALSBobby & Joan Willis, Marietta, OK(580) 276-2781
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Bull ManagementEach bull developed at OBI is housed and fed in his respective breed barn.One ration is fed to all bulls throughout the 112-day test. Bulls of somebreeds are fed using self feeders; other breeds are fed using fence-line bunks.
Performance RecordsBulls offered for sale have completed the 112-day gain test at various times,depending on their age and breed. As you study the catalog, keep in mind thataccurate comparisons of OBI data on bulls can be made only within a breedtesting group (the test group number is given for each breed). To qualify forthe sale, bulls must have indexed in the top seventy percent of their testinggroup or have met independent culling levels with a minimum ADG of 3.25lbs. and a minimum adjusted yearling weight of 1100 lbs. Each breed has aslightly different index.The OBI data for each bull is presented beneath his two-generation pedigree.The following example illustrates the OBI data provided (left to right):
Test No.: A number given to each contemporary test group.
No. In Test: Number of bulls in the contemporary group.
On-Test Wt. & Off-Test Wt.: The average of two weights, taken the daypreceding and day of official weigh dates.
Test Index: A composite score with two individual ratios considered:Average Daily Gain and Adjusted 365-day Yearling Weight.Each breed has a slightly different index.
ADG: 112-day average daily gain.
WDA: Weight per day of age = final weight divided by actual days of age.
Adj. Yr. Wt.: 112-day weight adjusted to 365 days using Beef ImprovementFederation procedures plus additive age of dam adjustment.
Adj. Yr. Ht.: Adjusted 365-day hip height = two heights taken at the end ofthe test, averaged and adjusted to 365 days using Beef Improvement Fed-eration procedures. Under 365 days: add .033 in./day; over 365 days:subtract .025 in./ day.
Scrotal Circ.: Actual off-test scrotal circumference, measured in centimeters.This measurement may assist in evaluating breeding soundness.
AGE VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR POOR12 to 14 mos. greater than 34 cm. 30 to 34 cm. less than 30 cm.
HealthAll bulls will have passed a breeding soundness evaluation which includes ex-amination for physical soundness, scrotal circumference measurement andmicroscopic evaluation of semen. No diagnostic tests were taken for libido,mating ability or reproductive disease status. All bulls will have a negativebrucellosis test within 30 days unless from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd.
Other InformationBirth Weight (BW), optional: Optional actual birth weight is provided as a
footnote following EPD information.
Frame Score: Hip height at 365 days can be converted to frame size, orbody type, on a 1 to 10 scale, where 1 is extremely small and early ma-turing and 10 is extremely large and late maturing.Frame 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Min. 365-day hip ht. 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55
EPDs
If available from the respective breed association, the EPDs (Expected Prog-eny Differences) of each sale bull are listed beneath his OBI information.These values are expressed in plus (+) or minus (–) units of measure for thetrait. For example, birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW) and yearlingweight (YW) EPDs are given in plus or minus pounds. Maternal Milk EPDs(Milk) are expressed as pounds of weaning weight and should be consideredonly in cases when daughters of bulls may be kept as replacements. Also,some breeds provide carcass EPDs on bulls. Additional facts to rememberabout EPDs are:
a. EPDs are the best overall prediction of progeny performance and areuseful tools that aid in selection.
b. EPDs can be used to compare bulls from different herds.c. EPDs cannot be used to compare bulls of different breeds.d. EPDs on non-parent bulls allow valid comparisons before progeny
records are available.e. EPDs on non-parents are calculated using pedigree information and
individual records (if available).f. EPD accuracies on non-parent bulls are low and are not listed in the
catalog.g. EPDs on non-parent bulls are more repeatable for groups of bulls than
for an individual bull.h. The Breed Average EPD table is designed to assist producers in find-
ing an appropriate standard of comparison for breeding stock of a par-ticular breed. Because most breeding stock is selected at a young age,the most useful standard is often the average of other young animalsin the breed. This table cannot be used to compare the different breedslisted.
Please note that EPDs were current at catalog press time but may change asinformation is updated.
BREED AVERAGE CARCASS EPDS FOR NON-PARENT BULLS
Carc. Wt. Marb. REA Fat Thick.
ANGUS (See Angus Carcass Section, page 17)
CHIANINA +4.1 +.14 –.13 +.02
HEREFORD (See Hereford EPD Section, page 8)
RED ANGUS +36 +.08 +.09 +.00
SIMMENTAL* –1.5 +.15 +.10 +.02
SPRING 2011 BREED AVERAGE EPDs FOR NON-PARENT BULLS
Birth Wt. Weaning Wt. Yearling Wt. Milk
ANGUS +2.0 +46 +83 +22
CHIANINA +1.1 +43 +81 +9
HEREFORD (See Hereford EPD Section, page 8)
RED ANGUS –0.1 +32 +60 +17
SIMMENTAL* +0.9 +32 +58 + 3.8
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
5.82 4.16 1537 51.2 43.0
Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. Test Index
80 115 771 1423 115.7
Trait BW WW YW Milk CW Marb REA Fat
EPD +3.4 +55 +102 +23 +21 +.38 +.04 +.041
* 2010 Purebred Simmental Average
Bulls of some breedsat OBI are fed usingfence-line bunks.
ABOUT THE OBI BULLS
Oklahoma BEEF, Inc. is a breeder owned-and-financed test station that has been performance testing beef bullssince 1973. This year, OBI is proud to celebrate its 38th year of performance testing. Breeders participating in the OBIprogram set goals to identify outstanding individuals and to provide a source of quality bulls to cow/calf producers.
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1. Any changes from information of any kind in this catalog will beannounced from the box, and such announcements shall takeprecedence.
2. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve.
3. The auctioneer in charge will settle any dispute as to bids, and hisdecision on such matters shall be final.
4. Each animal will be at the purchaser’s risk as soon as sold, but itshall be the obligation of the consignor to see that his animals arefed and cared for free of charge to the purchaser until delivery tohim or until the expiration of 48 hours following the sale,whichever occurs sooner.
5. A certificate of registry and transfer will be furnished to the pur-chaser for each animal sold.
6. All cattle consigned have been tested for brucellosis within thirtydays of the sale and are negative (or from a certified herd). In-terstate health papers will be furnished for each lot.
7. BREEDING GUARANTEE: All bulls sold are guaranteed by theseller to be breeders if properly cared for. Any bull that settles atleast one-third of the healthy cows he breeds will be considereda breeder. The breeding soundness evaluation is not a guaranteeof the bull’s fertility or breeding ability; it is an estimation of thebull’s breeding potential as of the date of the breeding soundnessevaluation.
Any bull found to be a non-breeder may be returned to the farmof the seller at the buyer’s expense and, if in good condition andcomplying with the health requirements of the seller’s state, shallentitle the buyer to a satisfactory adjustment. In the case a bullis claimed to be a non-breeder, the seller shall be entitled to sixmonths following the return of the animal in which to demon-strate that he is a breeder.
8. CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS OR ADJUSTMENTS: All claims for ad-justment or refund for any reason must be made in writing to theseller within six months of the sale date or within three monthsafter the animal sold reaches the age of 18 months, whicheveroccurs latter. The return of the full purchase price will, in anycase, be deemed full satisfaction and settlement.
9. TERMS OF THE SALE ARE CASH. Settlement is to be made im-mediately following completion of the sale before movement ofthe bulls from the facility. All checks shall be made payable to theO.B.I. All-Breed Bull Sale.
10. The above guarantees and terms of sale shall constitute a con-tract between the buyer and seller of each lot and shall be equallybinding upon both. Each sale or resale of an animal constitutesa separate transaction.
11. All persons attending this sale do so at their own risk. NeitherO.B.I., the Sale Committee, nor any other person connected withthe management of the sale assumes liability, legal or otherwise,for the safety of the building or premises or for the behavior ofthe animals.
1. FEEDING: Remember—the bull is a yearling or a long yearlingand still has some growing to do. Feed the young bull well. Hayand grain plus protein supplement will be adequate. You shouldfeed 5 to 10 pounds of grain and 1 to 2 pounds of protein supple-ment in addition to a full feed of good quality hay from now untilthe start of breeding season. Supplemental feeding during breed-ing season is recommended if practical. After the first breedingseason, continue to feed liberally so the bull will grow out well.
2. BREEDING SEASON: Plan to use the new bull in a restricted 45-to 60-day breeding season the first time. Observe him closely tobe sure he is serving and settling females.
3. NUMBER OF COWS: The yearling bull should be used on a mini-mal number of cows or heifers. The number should be governedby his age at the start of the breeding season.
The following is a guide:BULL’S AGE NO. OF FEMALES12 to 15 mos. 10 to 1215 to 18 mos. 12 to 1818 to 24 mos. 18 to 2524 mos. & over 25 to 35
4. MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING: The bull should be kept in awell-fenced lot prior to and following breeding season. A shed orother natural windbreak should be provided. Supply plenty ofclean water and minerals free-choice. Treat routinely for lice andgrub worms. Run bulls together with caution. Bulls of similarage which have bred cows together will usually work. Check forany unsoundness which might develop. Test annually for bru-cellosis and leptospirosis. Vaccinate for IBR, PI3, BVD and lep-tospirosis.
Sale Terms and Conditions
Caring for Your OBI BullWhen you get your performance-tested bull/s home, these management practices will result in the best reproductive performance.
Ultrasonic DataA supplemental sheet providing ultrasonic 365-day adjusted rib-eye area and fat thickness will be available sale day. Bulls rankingin the top one-third for adjusted percentage intramuscular fat willbe starred (*) on this sheet. Ultrasonic data were collected byMarty Ponder. Ultrasonic data on Angus bulls were interpreted bythe Centralized Ultrasound Processing (CUP) program.
OBI bulls are fed for a 112-daytest period, according to the pro-cedures recommended by theBeef Improvement FederationGuidelines for Uniform Beef Im-provement Programs.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
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RED ANGUS • TEST NO. 103 & CHIANINA • TEST NO. 103
Bar D Lancer 834 008CALVED: 2/6/10 • RAAA: 1378694 • TATTOO: BOWL 008OWNER/S: Bowling Herefords, Pond Creek, OK
NJB 218 Easy Domino ETP24020805 KCF Miss 469R W219 DOD
MPH Victor 475 150GMPH Victoria 150G 401SP42752515 SF Victoria 511 842
• BW 72
581
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
4.21 3.13 1186 49.7 34.0
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. OBI Test Index
101 5 704 1175 98.8
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +1.8 +1.9 +39 +62 +19 +39 –1.0 +0.4
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.035 +.03 +.19 Index +$14 +$15 +$13 +$18
POLLED
AMH Mr 631 2WCALVED: 12/1/09 • AHA: 43156074 • TATTOO: 2WOWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
HH Advance 647F 1ETAMH 647 63142859246 Miss Jo 9033
LONK Ultimatum Domino 0323LONK Ms Ultimate 075742813425 IMR 343 Ms Advance 1007L
• BW 88
586
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
4.56 3.30 1257 50.9 41.0
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. OBI Test Index
103 47 907 1418 109.3
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
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HEREFORD • TEST NOS. 101 & 103
EPD and $Profit Index explanation adapted from theAmerican Hereford Association’s Spring 2011 Sire Summary
1. Calving Ease – Direct (CE)CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights. More positive EPDsare favorable and indicate easier calving. The EPD for direct calving ease indicatesthe influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at two years of age.2. Birth Weight (BW)Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not al-ways, indicate more calving difficulty.3. Weaning Weight (WW)WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth. Calves sired by a bull with a +30 lb. WWEPD should have a 20 lb. advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight comparedto calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10.4. Yearling Weight (YW)YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny. Itis the best estimate of total growth.5. Maternal Milk (Milk)The milking ability of a sire’s daughters expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It pre-dicts the difference in average weaning weight of sires’ daughters’ progeny due tomilking ability. This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production overthe entire lactation.6. Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G)Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daugh-ters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milk-ing ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. It is equal toone-half the animal’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his milk EPD.7. Maternal Calving Ease (MCE)The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sire’s daughters will calve at two years of age,when compared to the daughters of other sires.8. Scrotal Circumference (SC)Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best esti-mate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality and is alsoassociated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggestyounger age at puberty. In this genetic analysis, a multiple-trait model was used forscrotal circumference. Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increasethe prediction accuracy of SC EPDs. Therefore, an animal with a weaning weightEPD should also have a SC EPD.9. Rib Fat (Fat)The Fat EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, twelfth-rib fat thickness basedon ultrasound measurements of live yearling cattle. Sires with low, or negative, FatEPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultra-sound measures have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance ofslaughter progeny. Some of this data is also included in the genetic analysis. Alldata is expressed on an ultrasound scale.10. Ribeye Area (REA)REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measure based onultrasound measurements of live yearling cattle. Sires with relatively higher REAEPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yieldingslaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs.11. Marbling (Marb)Marbling EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day intramuscular fat (mar-
bling) score based on ultrasound measurements of live yearling cattle. Breedingcattle with higher Marbling EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higherdegree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades.12. Baldy Maternal Index (BMI)A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Herefordx Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward Certified HerefordBeef (CHB). This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significantweight on fertility. There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight onYW, which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep maturesize manageable. The emphasis of Marbling is greater than the emphasis of REA.This is true because of the price difference of the Choice–Select spread and the factthat there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a Yield Grade 3. Thequestion comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successfulbecause of the acceptance of Select grade cattle. In answer to this, we are using acrossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and that theCHB program is installing a choice product. This index is geared to service any com-mercial program that runs British-cross cows.13. Calving Easy Index (CEZ)A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifersand then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB. As you might expect,CE and MCE carry significant weight in this index along with fertility. There is verylittle weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass. This is a generalindex that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program.14. Brahman Influence Index (BII)A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000-head cow herd of Brahman xHereford cross cows. The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity-based system, since CHB does not accept Brahman-influenced cattle into the pro-gram. This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes. There isemphasis on both REA and Marbling, since the cattle will be harvested through acommodity market. The largest emphasis is in fertility, which is measured solely byScrotal Circumference at the present time. Obviously, the target for this index is theproducers in the Southern regions of the US, where the bulls are typically sold tocommercial cattlemen who have Brahman-influenced cow herds.15. Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB)A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sirecalves for the CHB market. There is some pressure put on CE and then positiveweight on both WW and YW. Remember that all offspring in this index are har-vested, so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life. Ofcourse, we have a much higher emphasis on fat in this index, as we want the cattleto stay lean. There is also a significant weight on both REA and Marbling, with moreemphasis again on Marbling. This index would be used by producers who have a tar-get of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program. This index could be usedheavily in the Midwest, where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to pro-duce cattle in a retained-ownership program, or simply sold to backgrounders. Thisis the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that nothing is re-tained in the herd.
Trait CE BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +0.3 +3.6 +43 +71 +17 +38 +0.7 +0.7
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.002 +.22 +.04 Index +15 +14 +14 +18
HEREFORD BREED AVERAGE EPDs & $PROFIT INDEXES FOR 2009-BORN CALVES
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AMH Mr 794 02WCALVED: 12/1/09 • AHA: 43156056 • TATTOO: 02WOWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
AMH-WB-414AMH WB 414 794W42899890 WWR Lady Advance C5
CH Gold Dust 0055AMH Miss PG 7T42927189 AMH Miss 209 123
• BW 85
587
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
4.05 3.07 1175 51.4 33.5
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. OBI Test Index
103 47 868 1322 99.0
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
AMH Mr 794 04WCALVED: 12/4/09 • AHA: 43156055 • TATTOO: 04WOWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
AMH-WB-414AMH WB 414 794W42899890 WWR Lady Advance C5
OXH Mark Adv 1038AMH Miss 1038 5U42927202 AMH Miss Prime 431
• BW 84
588
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
4.04 3.00 1147 50.0 39.0
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. OBI Test Index
103 47 829 1281 97.8
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
AMH Mr 794 05WCALVED: 12/5/09 • AHA: 43156054 • TATTOO: 05WOWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
AMH-WB-414AMH WB 414 794W42899890 WWR Lady Advance C5
HH Advance 5095RAMH Miss 5095 100N42927206 LF Dominette 6155
• BW 82
589
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
3.88 3.01 1152 50.0 37.0
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. OBI Test Index
103 47 850 1284 95.7
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
CM Mr Go Get HerCALVED: 12/1/09 • AHA: P43125596 • TATTOO: 72WOWNER/S: McDonald’s Herefords, Taloga, OK
Red Hills Clinton 262D M14Red Hills Eric M14 T88P42783035 TRM 0271 29F Sena 3161
JDB 517 Stewart H33 CHB
CM Miss Stewart 484P42570944 CJH L1 Dominette 0072
• BW 83
592
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
4.64 3.17 1159 50.9 42.0
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. OBI Test Index
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 585 916 3.94
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +2.5 +3.1 +49 +83 +19 +44 +4.5 +0.6
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD –.009 +.40 +.01 Index +$17 +$17 +$13 +$24
POLLED
CM Mr Hard CopyCALVED: 3/15/10 • AHA: P43137776 • TATTOO: 46XOWNER/S: McDonald’s Herefords, Taloga, OK
JDB 517 Stewart H33 CHB
CM Mr Eye CatcherP42945565 Red Hills Lady Boom 29F N9
Red Hills Walt P606 P36Red Hills Trish S412P42757189 3D Ms Hurricane K03 M94
• BW 85
633
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 679 984 3.63
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +0.1 +3.9 +49 +79 +19 +43 +0.2 +0.5
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.008 +.35 –.03 Index +$13 +$13 +$11 +$20
POLLED
CM Mr HerdmakerCALVED: 3/2/10 • AHA: P43137777 • TATTOO: 54XOWNER/S: McDonald’s Herefords, Taloga, OK
SHF Radar M326 R125 CHB
Red Hills Keith R125 U50P42876842 Red Hills Trish S412
JDB 517 Stewart H33 CHB
CM Miss BarbieP42710259 HVH Oksana 76G 54J
• BW 78
634
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 711 1060 4.15
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +0.5 +1.3 +44 +69 +16 +38 +2.0 +0.6
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.015 +.22 +.04 Index +$16 +$15 +$14 +$19
POLLED
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.047 +.18 +.19 Index +$22 +$20 +$18 +$24
Final weights for Hereford Test No. 104 will be taken March 9.
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AMH Mr 5121 001YCALVED: 3/1/10 • AHA: 43154055 • TATTOO: 001YOWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
HH Advance 6063F SOD
CJH 6063 Advance 512142611954 CJH Dominette 877
JA L1 Domino 5321ER L1 Dominette N07942388847 ER Miss Advance 6239
• BW 84
635
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 716 1075 4.27
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
AMH Mr 5121 017ZCALVED: 3/1/10 • AHA: 43154057 • TATTOO: 017ZOWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
HH Advance 6063F SOD
CJH 6063 Advance 512142611954 CJH Dominette 877
CL1 Domino 6140F 1ETAMH Miss 6140 00742130614 LF Dominette 6180
• BW 85
636
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 681 1015 3.98
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
AMH Mr 836 002WCALVED: 3/30/10 • AHA: 43154060 • TATTOO: 002WOWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
7C Pure Progressor 6237C Pure Mister Mom 83642926097 CJH Miss Mom 536
CH Gold Dust 0055AMH Miss PG 8T42927207 Lady Advance 1217
• BW 82
637
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 616 920 3.62
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
AMH Mr 691 010RCALVED: 3/30/10 • AHA: 43154062 • TATTOO: 010ROWNER/S: Allen Moss Herefords, Vici, OK
OXH Mark Adv 1038AMH 1038 69142802582 CD Miss 575D Dom 2104
WE L1 Domino 122M122 Lori 213342278384 M230 Domet 728
• BW 85
638
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 617 920 3.61
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD NA NA NA Index NA NA NA NA
HORNED
FPH Sooner Dom 8XCALVED: 3/1/10 • AHA: P43158038 • TATTOO: 8XOWNER/S: Frans Polled Herefords, Thomas, OK
DM BR Sooner CHB
DM BR Sooner 729 ETP42849350 CL 1 Dominet 496 1ET
SHF Radar M326 R125 CHB
FPH Radiant 18UP43060523 FPH Marsha M33 2S
• BW 78
639
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 725 1090 4.35
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD –2.3 +4.1 +50 +82 +22 +48 +3.8 +0.9
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.018 +.32 +.00 Index +$16 +$13 +$13 +$21
POLLED
FPH About Time 25XCALVED: 3/26/10 • AHA: P43158050 • TATTOO: 25XOWNER/S: Frans Polled Herefords, Thomas, OK
THM Durango 4037 CHB
CRR About Time 743 CHB
P42797564 CRR D03 Cassie 206
Remitall Online 122L SOD,CHB
STAR Oralee Domette 537P ETP42483850 RB L1 Dominette 2041
• BW 76
640
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 539 872 3.96
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +2.3 +3.0 +46 +75 +19 +42 +3.9 +0.7
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD –.025 +.37 +.15 Index +$20 +$18 +$17 +$26
POLLED
Final results will be available sale day. Reported below are the bulls’ 84-day test weight, taken February 9, and 84-day ADG.
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FPH Wallace 36XCALVED: 4/13/10 • AHA: P43158056 • TATTOO: 36XOWNER/S: Frans Polled Herefords, Thomas, OK
BR Moler ET CHB
BR DM CSF Wallace ET CHB
P42828412 RB L1 Dominette 8063
SHF Marshal 236G M33 SOD,CHB
FPH Marsha M33 8RP42722691 FPH Randie 3J
• BW 86
644
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 569 889 3.81
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD –0.2 +4.3 +54 +79 +17 +44 +2.2 +0.9
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD –.015 +.47 –.07 Index +$19 +$15 +$17 +$23
POLLED
DR 187R Quincy 014XCALVED: 4/3/10 • AHA: P43105639 • TATTOO: 014XOWNER/S: Durham Ranch, Stillwater, OK
STAR OBF Bogart 5L CHB
STAR 5L Booster 187RP42564629 RCH Miss Advance 1021
PW Victor Boomer P606 SOD
DR BH P606 Lena 511RP42621325 KJ DR Lena 654N ET
• BW 71
645
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 725 1075 4.17
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD –2.6 +6.6 +60 +97 +28 +58 +0.5 +0.9
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.013 +.66 +.04 Index +$15 +$11 +$12 +$28
POLLED
DR 63L Geoff 018XCALVED: 4/10/10 • AHA: P43105645 • TATTOO: 018XOWNER/S: Durham Ranch, Stillwater, OK
CS Boomer 29F SOD,CHB
STAR Spiridge Boomer 63LP42142684 RWS Sara 266Z S78F
MW LLL Farley 24F SOD,CHB
DR 24F Fance 422P ETP42540135 DR JM 7H Victoria 050K
• BW 75
646
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 737 1160 5.04
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +2.1 +4.3 +58 +99 +23 +52 +1.7 +0.9
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD –.005 +.65 +.03 Index +$19 +$16 +$14 +$29
POLLED
FPH Marshal 27X ETCALVED: 3/30/10 • AHA: P43159452 • TATTOO: 27XOWNER/S: Frans Polled Herefords, Thomas, OK
Remitall Governor 236G SOD,CHB
SHF Marshal 236G M33 SOD,CHB
P42293307 SHF Miss Keynote 20X E39 DOD
DM BR Sooner CHB
BR Madelynn 7014 ET42805913 BR L1 Dominette 6052
• BW 82
641
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 588 990 4.79
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD –0.8 +4.3 +50 +80 +22 +47 +3.5 +1.1
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.010 +.23 +.01 Index +$19 +$15 +$17 +$21
POLLED
FPH Sooner 33X ETCALVED: 4/6/10 • AHA: P43159005 • TATTOO: 33XOWNER/S: Frans Polled Herefords, Thomas, OK
Remitall Online 122L SOD,CHB
DM BR Sooner CHB
P42537322 DM L1 Dominette 901
RST ROF STAR LinedriveFPH Princess 14MP42339073 FPH Fire Queen 4J
• BW 80
642
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 586 892 3.64
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +2.4 +2.8 +46 +72 +27 +50 +4.8 +0.8
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.000 +.16 +.09 Index +$18 +$18 +$14 +$22
POLLED
FPH Sooner 35X ETCALVED: 4/9/10 • AHA: P43159006 • TATTOO: 35XOWNER/S: Frans Polled Herefords, Thomas, OK
Remitall Online 122L SOD,CHB
DM BR Sooner CHB
P42537322 DM L1 Dominette 901
RST ROF STAR LinedriveFPH Princess 14MP42339073 FPH Fire Queen 4J
• BW 84
643
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 16 595 894 3.56
Trait CED BW WW YW Milk M&G MCE SC
EPD +2.4 +2.8 +46 +72 +27 +50 +4.8 +0.8
Trait Fat REA Marb BMI CEZ BII CHB
EPD +.000 +.16 +.09 Index +$18 +$18 +$14 +$22
POLLED
Final weights for Hereford Test No. 104 will be taken March 9. Final results will be available sale day.Reported below are the bulls’ 84-day test weight, taken February 9, and 84-day ADG.
A D G W D A Adj. Yr. Wt. Adj. Yr. Ht. Scrotal Circ.
4.28 3.20 1185 48.9 37.0
Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. Off-Test Wt. Test Index
101 75 697 1176 96.1
$Wean $Feedlot $Grid $Beef
+23.47 +25.32 +20.94 +50.19
Trait BW WW YW Milk CW Marb REA Fat
EPD +1.2 +42 +83 +17 +26 +.37 +.18 +.019
ANGUS PEDIGREE NOTATIONS: Pathfinder animals are indicated by the pound (#) sign preceding the name or registration number. Embryo transplants are in-dicated by the plus (+) sign preceding the name or registration number. Arthrogryposis Multiplex tested carrier animals are indicated by AMC; Arthrogryposis Multi-plex tested free animals are indicated by AMF. Neuropathic Hydrocephalus tested carrier animals are indicated by NHC; Neuropathic Hydrocephalus tested free animalsare indicated by NHF. Contractural Arachnodactyly tested carrier animals are indicated by CAC; Contractural Arachnodactyly tested free animals are indicated by CAF.
Bulls selling that are potential carriers of CA, AM and/or NH have been tested. Results not available at catalog press time will be furnished at the sale.
Fat Thickness EPD (Fat)The 12th rib fat thickness heritability has been estimated to be .25 from the Anguscarcass data base.
Table 1. Breed Average Carcass EPDs for non-parent bulls evaluatedAverage
Carcass Weight, lbs. +15.00Marbling Score + .41Ribeye Area, sq. in. + .19Fat Thickness, in. + .012
Please note that EPDs were current as of 2/17/11 but may change as informationis updated.
$VALUE INDEXES
$Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes to assist beef producers by addingsimplicity to genetic selection decisions. $Values are reported in dollars per head,where a higher value is more favorable. The $Value is an estimate of how futureprogeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progenyof other sires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and ifcalves were exposed to the same environment.Weaned Calf Value ($Wean), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for preweaning merit.$W includes both revenue and cost adjustments associated with differences inbirth weight, weaning direct growth, maternal milk and mature cow size.Feedlot Value ($Feedlot), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the ex-pected average difference in future progeny performance for postweaning meritcompared to progeny of other sires.Grid Value ($Grid), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expectedaverage difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit com-pared to progeny of other sires.Beef Value ($Beef), an index value expressed in dollars per head, is the expectedaverage difference in future progeny performance for postweaning and carcassvalue compared to progeny of other sires.Table 2. Breed Average $Value Indexes for non-parent bulls evaluated
AverageWeaned Calf Value +25.48Feedlot Value +24.64Grid +24.29Beef Value +45.95
This catalog includes Angus carcass EPDs by the American Angus Association. Asyou consider these values as a selection tool, please remember that a successfulbreeding program is based on good multiple-trait selection. Consider your cowherd and its needs as you use EPDs to manage the genetics of your operation. Adescription of the carcass EPDs provided for Angus bulls is given below. This in-formation has been adapted from the Spring 2011 AAA Sire Evaluation Report.The objectives of carcass and ultrasound evaluation programs are to give breed-ers the EPDs necessary to select for directional change in body composition (per-cent retail product) and/or quality (marbling) in future progeny. Table 1 presentsthe Angus breed average carcass EPDs for non-parent bulls evaluated for theSpring 2011 Sire Evaluation.Carcass EPDs are calculated from an integrated analysis of the Angus Herd Im-provement Records (AHIR®) carcass and ultrasound phenotypic databases. Thegenetic evaluation produces a single set of EPDs for carcass weight, marblingscore, ribeye area and fat thickness. The units of measure are in carcass trait for-mat and analyzed on an age-constant basis.Recommendations on the use of each carcass EPD follows:Carcass Weight EPD (CW)Carcass weight is a good predictor of total retail product. In general, carcassweight is not a good predictor of percent retail product. Selecting sires with thehigher EPD for carcass weight will result in progeny carcasses that produce moretotal retail product at constant fat and age end points. An industry target weightrange for carcasses would be between 650 and 850 pounds. As with any trait,you need to be cautious of selecting for extremes unless these are necessary foryour program.
Marbling Score EPD (Marb)The marbling score EPD can be used to select sires that will produce progenywith more marbling at a constant fat and age end point. The higher the marblingscore EPD, the higher the amount of intramuscular fat in the ribeye. It should benoted that the genetic correlation between marbling score and external backfat atthe 12th rib is nearly zero. This means that breeders can select for increased mar-bling and not have to worry about selecting for increased external fat when tak-ing animals to an age-constant end point.
Ribeye Area EPD (REA)Cross-sectional area of the longissimus dorsi muscle (ribeye area) at the 12th ribhas been shown to account for a significant amount of variation in percent retailproduct at a constant carcass weight end point. This means that given two sireswith the same carcass weight EPD, the sire with the higher EPD for ribeye area willhave progeny that yield higher percentages of retail product. Do not use the ratioof ribeye area EPD to carcass weight EPD as a selection index nor as an indicatorof differences in percent retail product or muscling.
We especially hope you will make plans to join us for our
Annual Fall Bull Sale — Thursday, October 20, 2011!
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CR Brother Sam A090CALVED: 3/7/10 • AAA: 16629716 • TATTOO: A090OWNER/S: Smith Land & Cattle Company, Claremore, OK
+B/R Ambush 28 AMF-CAF-NHF
CR Envoy 7012 AMF-NHF
15700478 B/R Blackbird 5109
#Bon View New Design 1407 AMF-CAF-NHF
RR Blackcap Lady 503215256143 +HA Blackcap Lady 2977
• BW 104
146
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 45 515 1065 6.55
$Wean $Feedlot $Grid $Beef
+22.60 +31.09 +43.37 +72.62
Trait BW WW YW Milk CW Marb REA Fat
EPD +2.0 +45 +90 +19 I+24 I+.93 I+.69 I–.003
CR Allred A091CALVED: 3/7/10 • AAA: 16629717 • TATTOO: A091OWNER/S: Smith Land & Cattle Company, Claremore, OK
+B/R Ambush 28 AMF-CAF-NHF
CR Envoy 7012 AMF-NHF
15700478 B/R Blackbird 5109
#BR Midland AMF-CAF-NHF
Jacs Miss Celeste 5704153900682 Jacs Miss Celeste 2741
• BW 76
147
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 45 646 1120 5.64
$Wean $Feedlot $Grid $Beef
+23.84 +28.33 +38.65 +63.82
Trait BW WW YW Milk CW Marb REA Fat
EPD +2.3 +47 +88 +18 I+18 I+.86 I+.32 I+.002
CCC Impact K74HCALVED: 4/4/10 • AAA: 16844866 • TATTOO: K74HOWNER/S: Clay Creek Corral, Cherokee, OK
EXAR Sudden Impact 1537 AMF-CAF-NHF
Cabin Creek Impact 3133 AMF-NHF
+14771823 RR Lady Behave 0378
CCC Powerball 1407 C130CCC Ms 1407 H74E16195012 CCC Lady Powerball E747 AMC
• BW 72
138
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 45 572 950 4.50
$Wean $Feedlot $Grid $Beef
+28.26 +30.38 NA NA
Trait BW WW YW Milk CW Marb REA Fat
EPD +1.8 +52 +92 +22 NA NA NA NA
CCC Gridiron K190CALVED: 3/12/10 • AAA: 16844867 • TATTOO: K190OWNER/S: Clay Creek Corral, Cherokee, OK
#TC Gridiron 258 AMF-CAF-NHF
TC Gridiron 711+15834704 #TC Marcia 1069
#Sitz Alliance 6595 AMF-NHF
HARB Miss Elluna 01613787938 U2 Miss Elluna G94
• BW 75
139
OBI Test No. No. In Test On-Test Wt. 84-day Wt. 84-day ADG
104 45 653 1050 4.73
$Wean $Feedlot $Grid $Beef
+26.67 +23.37 +19.45 +35.80
Trait BW WW YW Milk CW Marb REA Fat
EPD +0.1 +42 +81 +23 I+8 I+.23 I+.14 I+.016
36 Oklahoma Beef, Inc. • Thursday, March 24, 2011
Interpretation of Igenity DNA Profile ValuesAs a means to increase our data collection during the OBITest and to provide potential customers with additionalgenetic information to aid in the selection process for theeconomically important traits, the sale bulls have beentested for numerous traits. The chart at right illustrates theIgenity test results. For the spring 2011 sale, Igenity re-sults will be available sale day. Only the Angus breed-ers elected to have Igenity tests performed.To help you understand the data, the following is a brief discussion of eachtrait and how to interpret the numerical score that each bull was determinedto possess. Igenity has developed a scoring system for each trait using ascale of 1 to 10. Higher values are not necessarily better—they simply indi-cate the animal has the potential for more of that trait. The values listed in thechart below reflect the relative difference expected in animals compared withcontemporaries with a score from Igenity of 1.
Residual Feed Intake (RFI) Describes how an animal’s feed intake differsfrom its expected feed intake based on its maintenance and growth require-ments. RFI (also called Net Feed Efficiency) is the most powerful predictor ofan animal’s ability to convert feed efficiently. A low score for RFI is more de-sirable than high RFI, since a low-RFI animal will either eat less with the samegains or gain more from the same amount of feed.
Average Daily Gain (ADG) Measured in pounds of gain per day. The Igen-ity profile results for Average Daily Gain identifies an animal’s genetic poten-tial for rate of gain, for both calves and post-weaning growth. Based upon thetable presented, a bull with an Average Daily Gain Score of 10 would be ex-pected to gain 0.81 lbs. per day more than a bull with an Igenity Profile Scoreof 1, which means a 166 lb. difference over 205 days.
Tenderness (TEND) Measured in pounds of Warner–Bratzler Shear Force(WBSF). The Igenity Profile Score for tenderness represents an animal’s ge-netic potential for tenderness, as measured by the WBSF Test, with 10 beingthe most tender and 1 being the least tender. Based upon the table presented,a bull with a Tenderness Score of 10 would be expected to have 2.3 lbs. lessshear force than a bull with an Igenity Profile Score of 1.
USDA Marbling Score (MARB) Serves as an indication of an animal’s po-tential for intramuscular fat (marbling) deposition. The Igenity Profile Scorefor Marbling Score translates to the 100 to 999 scale, where 300 representsUSDA Select, 400 represents USDA low Choice, 500 represents USDA aver-age Choice, 600 represents USDA high Choice and 700 represents USDAPrime. Based upon the table presented, a bull with a USDA Marbling Scoreof 10 would be expected to have a marbling score 161.4 points higher thana bull with an Igenity Profile Score of 1. Marbling Score information is par-ticularly useful in deciding between animals with similar Marbling EPD val-ues or similar ultrasound data.
Percent Choice (%CH) Reflects the percentage of USDA Choice or higher.Based upon the table presented, 64.4% more animals with an Igenity ProfileScore for Percent Choice of 10 will grade Choice (or higher) than animalswith a score of 1.
Yield Grade (YG) Measured as numerical Yield Grade Score. Based uponthe table presented, a bull with an Igenity Profile Score of 10 for Yield Gradewould be expected to have 1.35 higher numerical Yield Grade than a bull witha score of 1. Higher scores equal more fat and/or less muscle.
Back Fat Thickness (FAT) Measured in inches of external fat thickness atthe 12th rib. Based upon the table presented, a bull with an Igenity ProfileScore for Back Fat Thickness of 10 would be expected to have .37 greater ex-ternal fat thickness at the 12th rib than a bull with an Igenity Profile Score of1. Higher scores equal more external fat.
Rib Eye Area (REA) Measured in square inches of ribeye area. Based uponthe table presented, a bull with an Igenity Profile Score of 10 for Rib Eye Areawould be expected to have a 2.56 square inch larger rib eye than animalswith an Igenity Profile Score of 1.
Heifer Pregnancy Rate (HP) Measured as a heifer’s chance at becomingpregnant over a normal breeding season, relative to other heifers. Based onthe table presented, a bull with an Igenity Profile Score of 10 for Heifer Preg-nancy Rate would be expected to have 18.8% more daughters to becomepregnant during a normal breeding season than animals with an Igenity Pro-file Score of 1.
Stayability (STAY) Measured as the chance a heifer will remain in the herduntil at least six years of age, relative to other heifers. Based upon the tablepresented, a bull with an Igenity Profile Score of 10 for Stayability would beexpected to have 16.7% more daughters stay in the herd until age 6 than an-imals with an Igenity Profile Score of 1.
Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) Measured as the percentage of unassistedbirths in first-calf heifers. A higher value means greater calving ease. Basedupon the table presented, a bull with an Igenity Profile Score of 10 for Ma-ternal Calving Ease would be expected to sire daughters with 9.5% moreunassisted births than animals with an Igenity Profile Score of 1.
Docility (DOC) Measured as the animal’s genetic potential to be extremelycalm or to have calm offspring. Based upon the table presented, a bull withan Igenity Profile Score of 10 for Docility would be expected to have a 45.4%chance to be extremely calm, or a 454% greater chance to sire calm off-spring, than animals with an Igenity Profile Score of 1. Higher scores fromIgenity Profile data for this trait indicate a higher percentage of calves thatpossess acceptable behavior.
No Result (NR) Some samples may look normal but still are unable to pro-duce acceptable results. This often occurs due to contaminants that are un-detectable to the naked eye, dirt, mold or other foreign matter.
Igenity Profile Resultsand associated effects*
For additional information,please feel free to contact ourIgenity Customer CareRepresentative:Brian Geneva, Coweta, OK,(918) 457-7135, email:[email protected]
* Data on file at Merial. Results expressedrepresent differences expected in ani-mals compared to contemporaries withIgenity Profile Scores of 1.
** Lbs. of feed per day.*** Lbs. of gain per day.®IGENITY is a registered trademark of
Merial Limited, Duluth, GA.
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3.6
3.1
2.7
2.2
1.8
1.3
0.9
0.4
8.04E-08
RFI
ADG
TEND
MARB
%CH
YG
687557
FAT
REA
HP
STAY
MCE
DOC
795942
The OBI Spring 2011 sale participants have added the Range Ready™ Limited Health Warranty to our bulls at no cost to our customers!For more information about the Range Ready program, visit www.rangeready.com, or call (800) 325-9167.
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