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SIU 42nd Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale

March 1st @ 6:30 pm

Lowderman Auction Services

Cody Lowderman, Auctioneer

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It is my distinct pleasure to invite/welcome you to our 42nd Annual SIU Performance Tested Bull Sale AND 3rd Annual Common $ents Bred Heifer Classic; to be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. This year’s sale offerings continue the tradition of providing a source of high quality genetics and individual feed efficiency. SIU is one of the few test stations in IL that offers true individual feed efficiency data on all bulls. The sale order: Senior Angus, Jr. S X A, Junior Angus, Senior Red Angus, Senior S X A, Junior Simmental, and Junior Red Angus. The bulls will be followed by a high quality set of females!!! Directions to the sale:

Registration will begin at 4:00p.m., awards/recognitions at 6:00p.m., and the sale at 6:30p.m. sharp I would like to make some acknowledgements and ask you to share in thanking the following if you see them at the bull sale: • Chloe Buchanan, Cameron Helderman, Rebecca Harris, Melissa Mueller, and Katie Kloss – Bull Test Interns • Michelle Sullivan and Samantha Wuest for help throughout test • Samantha Rasmussin for helping with bloodwork data • All of our Partnerships – see ads at the end of the catalog • Buchheit Feeds – for delivery and supply of feed • Jared Collier and Campbell Belcher for clipping of bulls • Sigma Alpha Sorority and Farmhouse Fraternity – Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dessert, and drink $5.00 • Dr. Anderson for his consultation and Meller-James & Associates for being available sale day to write health papers

if needed • The Advisory Board Members for their assistance • COAS for supporting this event • All the undergraduate ANS students helping with the sale Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Ring men: provided by auctioneer

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Sale: bulls will be run through the ring and there will be NO online bidding. Bidding: there is no minimum bid; disputes as to bids will be settled by the auctioneer and his decision will be final. Terms: Cash only; checks need to be made payable to: Southern Illinois University. Handling: The bull will be at the buyer’s risk as soon as sold. Breeding Guarantee: Bulls were BSE tested on February 11, 2019 and those that did not pass will not be for sale. Liability: All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. SIU Beef Evaluation Station assumes no liability, legal or otherwise, for accidents which occur. Facilities: Bulls are housed in 27’ x 104’ pens with 27’ x 24’ shelters open to the south and fed using the Calan Broadbent Feeding System. Diets: Bulls were fed a receiving, growing, and step-down ration as formulated and delivered by Buchheit Feed. Registry & transfer of health: Registration papers will be transferred to buyer at seller’s expense. Interstate health certificates can be furnished on all bulls if needed. Test Period: Bulls went on test October 23, 2018 after a three week adjustment period and went off test on January 15, 2019. Genetic Disorders: All bulls were proven free of non-lethal genetic defects at time of sale. All bulls have been genomic tested for enhanced EPDs. Performance/Catalog Information:

• Adj. 205-d and 365-d WT are in accordance to the bulls breed association. • Feed/Gain is the pounds of feed needed per pound of gain. This figure is adjusted according to the Beef

Improvement Federation for differences in weights of the bulls. • Ratios are the bull’s trait measurement divided by the average trait measurement of all bulls within that breed. • Scrotal, Pelvic, and Frame measurements were adjusted according to the Beef Improvement Federation. • Carcass data is actual measurement according to the CUP lab. • Sale index =25% EPD ratio + 25% ADG ratio + 30% F/G ratio + 10% REA ratio + 10% IMF ratio.

ABBREVIATIONS: Jr. – Junior or Sr. – Senior and then Ang – Angus; S x A – Simmental x Angus cross;

Sim – Simmental; Here – Hereford; RAng – Red Angus RFI: Residual Feed Intake is a measurement based on what we would have predicted the bull to have to eat to meet its energy requirements compared to his actual intake. An RFI of 0 means that the bull’s intake was as predicted (average). An RFI that is negative (-) means that the bull’s intake was less than predicted and the bull is more energy efficient. An RFI that is positive (+) means that the bull’s intake was greater than predicted and is not as energy efficient. All announcements and/or changes that need to be made after the printing of this catalog will take precedence over printed material in this catalog. All inquiries/concerns should be addressed to: Colten Collier @ 618-697-0404 or [email protected] Greg Osman @ 618-499-0608 or [email protected] ATTENTION BUYERS: bulls can be left for up to 4 days after the sale but then a $15/day fee will be applied. All arrangements will need to be made with Colten Collier or Greg Osman The test station can assist you with coordinating bull delivery, if needed, please just let us know the night of the sale!

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General EPDs: Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. It predicts the average difference in ease with which a sire's calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.

Birth Weight EPD (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Weaning Weight EPD (WW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Yearling Weight EPD (YW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire's ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared to that of other sires.

Maternal Milk EPD (Milk), is a predictor of a sire's genetic merit for milk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf's weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability.

$W and $B, is an index value expressed in dollars per head for weaned calf value and beef value.

API and TI, is an index that evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd if you are keep replacements; while TI is an index that evaluates sires for use in a terminal sire breeding program.

HB and GM, is an index that evaluates the sire for use on Red Angus cows if you are retaining the heifers; while GM is an index used for feeders in the feed yard and on the rail.

Want a bull for your heifers? See table below for minimum CE to qualify as a heifer bull, then look for a HB in the catalog which will denote that the bull has been identified as acceptable for breeding heifers.

. APPENDIX: Towards the back of the catalog; immediately before the ads. Lot number with corresponding page numbers is available for easier look up of bulls and heifers

Table 1. Acceptable sire birth weight and calving ease direct EPDs for breeding to heifers.

Service sire breed

Maximum birth weight EPD

Minimum calving ease direct EPD

Angus +7 Charolais +9.8 Red Angus +9 Simmental +13.6 Simm/Angus +13.6

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Attention: All Scan Data Will Be Available on Sale Night, Sorry for inconveniences

Senior Angus s

Lot 51 Sr. Angus GF Titan Discovery 445-956 Gajewski Farms 19199031

Sire: Baldridge Titan A139 INDEX 121 DOB 9/03/17 HB CE 7 – 45% BW 0.9 – 40% ADG 6.90 / 141 WW 87 – 1% F/G 5.36 / 117 RFI 2.47 YW 155 – 1% SC 39 Milk 15 – 95% Birth 72 Pelvic 213 Marb 1.14 – 4% Adj. 205 654 Frame 5.3 REA 0.68 – 25% Adj. 365 856 Rib Fat $B 180.5 – 2% On Test 990 REA $W 77.06 – 2% Off Test 1570 IMF %

The performance and EPDs say it all on this bull. 6.9 ADG, top 1% for WW and YW, and he’s heifer bull qualified. He checks the boxes for a good one. Lot 37 Sr. Angus HAF/Bram Bismarck 70E Bramlet

19272839 Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682 INDEX 110 DOB 11/01/17 HB CE 9 – 30% BW 0.9 – 40% ADG 5.70 / 118 WW 53 – 50% F/G 5.49 / 114 RFI -1.85 YW 96 – 45% SC 39 Milk 25 – 40% Birth 62 Pelvic 261 Marb 0.20 – 90% Adj. 205 Frame 6.2 REA 0.35 – 75% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 98.86 – 80% On Test 1030 REA $W 53.08 – 35% Off Test 1575 IMF %

This bull is a phenotypic standout. Extremely correct in his feet and legs and luckily his performance matches. He gained well and did so efficiently, and has the calving ease to go with it.

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Lot 64 Sr Angus Betzold Denver 7067 Betzold Farms

19195698 Sire: Betzold Denver B521 INDEX 108 DOB 10/09/17 HB CE 10 – 20% BW 0.7 – 35% ADG 4.82 / 99 WW 56 – 40% F/G 6.1 / 103 RFI -0.18 YW 98 – 40% SC 37 Milk 29 – 20% Birth 72 Pelvic 230 Marb 0.38 – 70% Adj. 205 708 Frame 6.1 REA 0.35 – 75% Adj. 365 1194 Rib Fat $B 120.3 – 50% On Test 1130 REA $W 60.93 – 20% Off Test 1535 IMF %

Sired by one of the top power score bulls at the IPTB sale in Springfield in 2016. Has calving ease EPD’s and being a bit older can accommodate a few more cows or heifers. Lot 50 Sr. Angus Perjak Discovery 1737 Perjak

19344279 Sire: VAR Discovery 2240 INDEX 100 DOB 11/10/17 CE 6 – 55% BW 1.3 – 50% ADG 5.00 / 102 WW 64 – 15% F/G 6.02 / 104 RFI 0.30 YW 117 – 15% SC 39 Milk 22 – 65% Birth 75 Pelvic 238 Marb 0.50 – 55% Adj. 205 736 Frame 5.2 REA 0.84 – 10% Adj. 365 1023 Rib Fat $B 131.4 – 40% On Test 855 REA $W 59.66 – 20% Off Test 1275 IMF %

A more moderate senior bull that has some age advantage. He is correct with his feed and legs and just barely missed the heifer bull status. He will pack meat into a set of calves! Lot 65 Sr. Angus Betzold Rampage 7035 Betzold Farms

19149561 Sire: Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 INDEX 90 DOB 9/11/17 HB CE 8 – 35% BW 2.1 – 70% ADG 4.58 / 94 WW 61 – 25% F/G 6.42 / 98 RFI 0.21 YW 103 – 30% SC 34 Milk 20 – 80% Birth 72 Pelvic 240 Marb 0.21 – 90% Adj. 205 720 Frame 6.2 REA 1.21 – 1% Adj. 365 1234 Rib Fat $B 121.2 – 50% On Test 1365 REA $W 59.23 – 20% Off Test 1750 IMF %

A stylish bull with a bit more age to accommodate a few more heifers or cows than a yearling bull. A CED of 8 for easier calving

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Lot 62 Sr. Angus KBF Lee Total 1348 Kerley Farm

19237125 Sire: MCD SF Total 1348 INDEX 81 DOB 9/25/17 CE -5 – 95% BW 4.1 – 95% ADG 4.58 / 94 WW 63 – 20% F/G 6.75 / 93 RFI -4.58 YW 102 – 35% SC 35 Milk 15 – 95% Birth Pelvic 234 Marb 0.73 – 25% Adj. 205 548 Frame 5.9 REA 0.63 – 35% Adj. 365 1120 Rib Fat $B 126.9 – 45% On Test 1170 REA $W 39.33 – 75% Off Test 1555 IMF %

This one will look good out with a set of cows this spring! Just shy of a 6 frame and brings together a good set of carcass EPDs. Lot 63 Sr. Angus KBF Standard Summit 956 Kerley Farm

19237124 Sire: S Summit 956 INDEX 71 DOB 9/25/17 CE 5 – 60% BW 1.5 – 55% ADG 2.86 / 61 WW 51 – 55% F/G 8.8 / 72 RFI 0.31 YW 89 – 60% SC 34 Milk 31 – 10% Birth Pelvic 221 Marb 0.63 – 35% Adj. 205 532 Frame 5.4 REA 0.32 – 80% Adj. 365 1115 Rib Fat $B 91.36 – 85% On Test 1120 REA $W 61.14 – 20% Off Test 1360 IMF %

Lots of maternal in this package. Top 10% in Milk and top 20% for $W. He will raise you moderate, stout calves that will be loaded with red meat.

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Junior Simmental X Angus Lot 29 Jr. S x A Hill Top Grade 21F Hillstown Farms

62.5:37.5 3426685 Sire: MCM Top Grade 018X INDEX 132 DOB 1/01/18 HB CE 14.0 – 25% BW 0.0 – 40% ADG 4.40 / 105 WW 68.1 – 40% F/G 7.01 / 89 RFI 3.62 YW 108 – 30% SC 40 Milk 29.3 – 5% Birth 74 Pelvic 221 Marb 0.30 – 50% Adj. 205 Frame 5.6 REA 0.33 – 95% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 147.6 – 10% On Test 875 REA TI 73.7 – 30% Off Test 1245 IMF %

A good way to start off the Simmental influenced bulls. Lot 29 tied for the best structure to his feet and legs in the entire barn! Whether you want heavy steers or beautiful productive heifers, 21F should not disappoint. Lot 30 Jr. S x A GAFS BO 840F Golden Acres Farm

75 : 25 3437220 Sire: DLB Confidence Top C500 INDEX 116 DOB 3/01/18 HB CE 18.8 – 2% BW -1.9 – 10% ADG 4.46 / 103 WW 55.4 – 85% F/G 5.79 / 108 RFI 0.17 YW 87.4 – 75% SC 38 Milk 33.2 – 1% Birth 70 Pelvic 239 Marb 0.51 – 15% Adj. 205 494 Frame 5.4 REA 0.49 – 80% Adj. 365 1103 Rib Fat API 162.9 – 2% On Test 630 REA TI 74.7 – 25% Off Test 1005 IMF %

This is a ½ blood bull that is put together and moves well. He has done very well on test with a good ADG. He is the top 10% of the breed for API and Milk; this bull will produce the keeping kind of heifers you want.

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Lot 54 Jr. S X A Rocking B Top Ten E714 Brammeier/Stork 50:50 3364992

Sire: LRS Top Ten 104A INDEX 112 DOB 12/09/17 HB CE 15.6 – 15% BW -0.9 – 25% ADG 3.63 / 84 WW 78.7 – 10% F/G 6.3 / 99 RFI -3.42 YW 121.0 – 10% SC 39 Milk 16.2 – 95% Birth 86 Pelvic 230 Marb 0.49 – 20% Adj. 205 758 Frame 5.8 REA 0.64 – 50% Adj. 365 1182 Rib Fat API 164.6 – 1% On Test 935 REA TI 84.1 – 3% Off Test 1240 IMF %

Another heifer bull with a negative BW EPD. A long bodied son of Top Ten that has a great EPD profile. Top 1% API, top 3% TI. Lot 44 Jr. S X A Bramlets Mr F830 Bramlet

50:50 3471893

Sire:Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C INDEX 108

DOB 02/28/18 CE 5.3 – 99% BW 1.4 – 75% ADG 5.42 / 125 WW 52.8 – 90% F/G 4.49 / 139 RFI -3.50 YW 82.5 – 85% SC 35 Milk 22.7 – 45% Birth 82 Pelvic 206 Marb 0.06 – 90% Adj. 205 Frame 6.3 REA 0.62 – 55% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 93.5 – 99% On Test 690 REA TI 54.2 – 99% Off Test 1145 IMF %

Not all EPDs match the quality of a bull, lot 44 is a prime example! Look at his performance here, hard to beat those ratios. His sire is an older bull which is why his EPDs suffered a bit. Lot 41 Jr. S X A Bramlets Mr F820 Bramlet

75:25 3471891 Sire: IR Fully Loaded B16 INDEX 104 DOB 02/21/18 HB CE 16.1 – 10% BW -2.1 – 10% ADG 4.23 / 98 WW 55.2 – 85% F/G 6.29 / 99 RFI 1.01 YW 82.2 – 85% SC 38 Milk 22.1 – 50% Birth 60 Pelvic 249 Marb 0.46 – 20% Adj. 205 Frame 5.2 REA 0.23 – 99% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 138.8 – 20% On Test 670 REA TI 71.2 – 45% Off Test 1025 IMF %

Going to be right at a year old come sale night, but this bull has hung with them. 2nd highest CE in the Sim X Angus division and just a 60lb birthweight.

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Lot 32 Jr. S X A GAFS Hawkeye 809F Golden Acres Farms

50:50 3437222 Sire: Bram Broker 1030 INDEX 103 DOB 02/18/18 HB CE 14.4 – 20% BW -1.3 – 20% ADG 4.23 / 98 WW 55.1 – 85% F/G 6.18 / 101 RFI 1.04 YW 80.7 – 85% SC 35 Milk 23.9 – 35% Birth 70 Pelvic 198 Marb 0.27 – 55% Adj. 205 484 Frame 4.3 REA 0.17 – 99% Adj. 365 990 Rib Fat API 126.9 – 45% On Test 600 REA TI 64.9 – 70% Off Test 955 IMF %

This bull is moderate framed and packed full of meat and muscle not to mention he is a ½ blood baldy. Commercial cattlemen- this is the type of bull that will wean big calves off the cow and top the market. Lot 43 Jr. S X A Bramlets Mr F827 Bramlet

50:50 3471890 Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682 INDEX 99 DOB 02/28/18 CE 12.6 – 40% BW 1.3 – 70% ADG 4.23 / 98 WW 63.3 – 60% F/G 6.51 / 96 RFI 2.01 YW 99.2 – 50% SC 38 Milk 21.4 – 55% Birth 85 Pelvic 203 Marb 0.07 – 90% Adj. 205 Frame 5.3 REA 0.55 – 70% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 111.8 – 80% On Test 660 REA TI 62.0 – 85% Off Test 1015 IMF %

A valuable genetic piece here. The Bramlet crew likes these Bismarck X 5054 matings. They produce functional cattle with style. Lot 31 Jr. S X A GAFS Hawkeye 849F Golden Acres Farms

75:25 3437219 Sire: Bram Broker 1030 INDEX 93 DOB 3/01/18 CE 9.5 – 80% BW 3.5 – 99% ADG 4.52 / 104 WW 72.3 – 25% F/G 5.99 / 104 RFI 1.68 YW 108.9 – 30% SC 33 Milk 16.5 – 95% Birth 84 Pelvic 229 Marb 0.04 – 95% Adj. 205 439 Frame 4.3 REA 0.55 – 70% Adj. 365 996 Rib Fat API 107.8 – 85% On Test 575 REA TI 63.6 – 75% Off Test 955 IMF %

This is a ¾ blood bull that will put a lot of growth on his claves. His sire is a Broker Son that produces very good calves year in and year out. His Dam has an outstanding udder.

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Lot 40 Jr. S X A Bramlets Mr F807 Bramlet

62.5 : 37.5 3471889 Sire: RGRS SRG Two Step 202ET INDEX 88 DOB 02/01/18 CE 10.4 – 70% BW 0.8 – 60% ADG 4.05 / 93 WW 53.6 – 90% F/G 6.33 / 98 RFI 0.37 YW 76.7 – 90% SC 37 Milk 17.9 – 85% Birth 80 Pelvic 190 Marb 0.33 – 45% Adj. 205 Frame 4.6 REA 0.34 – 95% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 107.2 – 85% On Test 670 REA TI 62.0 – 85% Off Test 935 IMF %

Another example of a bull whose EPD profile doesn’t do them justice. He performed well, had a good attitude, and excelled in foot scoring. Use this baldy to get those sought after blaze faced calves.

Junior Angus

Lot 19 Jr. Ang ERA Fortress 0280 Eagle River Angus

19223317 Sire: KCF Bennett Fortress INDEX 156 DOB 1/28/18 HB CE 10 – 20% BW 0.6 – 35% ADG 5.77 / 114 WW 78 – 2% F/G 5.30 / 106 RFI 0.65 YW 136 – 2% SC 39 Milk 30 – 15% Birth 80 Pelvic 217 Marb 0.72 – 25% Adj. 205 769 Frame 5.9 REA 0.64 – 30% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 158.1 – 15% On Test 915 REA $W 70.96 – 5% Off Test 1400 IMF %

What a stud to start the Junior Angus division with. He is thick made and sound moving. This guy performed awesome and his EPD matches. Top 2% for WW and YW and he’s a heifer bull.

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Lot 18 Jr. Ang ERA Fort Knox 0273 Eagle River Angus

19223315 Sire: KCF Bennett Fortress INDEX 150 DOB 1/16/18 HB CE 9 – 30% BW -0.5 – 15% ADG 5.65 / 112 WW 72 – 5% F/G 5.18 / 108 RFI -0.06 YW 124 – 10% SC 39 Milk 29 – 20% Birth 77 Pelvic 239 Marb 0.77 – 20% Adj. 205 720 Frame 5.6 REA 0.69 – 25% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 126.9 – 45% On Test 855 REA $W 82.32 – 1% Off Test 1330 IMF %

Top 1% and top 20% for Milk makes this bull packed with maternal. He is top 5% for WW and he did great on feed. Use him on heifers and you watch their babies grow.

Lot 15 Jr. Ang ERA Fortress 0360 Eagle River Angus 19223314

Sire: KCF Bennett Fortress INDEX 136 DOB 2/11/18 HB CE 12 – 10% BW 0.0 – 25% ADG 4.82 / 95 WW 66 – 15% F/G 5.76 / 97 RFI 0.45 YW 116 – 15% SC 37 Milk 28 – 20% Birth 78 Pelvic 201 Marb 0.77 – 20% Adj. 205 713 Frame 5.9 REA 0.58 – 40% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 140.7 – 25% On Test 770 REA $W 61.51 – 20% Off Test 1175 IMF %

Another great structured bull that is calving ease and ready to work. Maybe the sleeper of the group.

Lot 20 Jr. Ang Perjak Complement 1738 Perjak 19344278

Sire: Perjak Complement C008 INDEX 128 DOB 1/19/18 HB CE 14 – 4% BW 0.3 – 30% ADG 5.60 / 111 WW 55 – 40% F/G 5.49 / 102 RFI 1.26 YW 103 – 30% SC 39 Milk 35 – 3% Birth 72 Pelvic 231 Marb 0.60 – 40% Adj. 205 736 Frame 5.5 REA 0.60 – 40% Adj. 365 1325 Rib Fat $B 125.2 – 45% On Test 855 REA $W 60.26 – 20% Off Test 1335 IMF %

A bull that is thick made, performed really nicely on feed and has 14 CED! Even with the high CED, Lot 20 still has some grow to him.

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Lot 7 Jr. Ang GF Ten X Kramer 602 Gajewski Farm

19127335 Sire: AAR Ten X 7008 SA INDEX 110 DOB 1/3/18 HB CE 7 – 45% BW 2.0 – 65% ADG 5.30 / 105 WW 67 – 10% F/G 5.10 / 110 RFI -0.51 YW 122 – 10% SC 36 Milk 27 – 30% Birth 69 Pelvic 227 Marb 0.49 – 55% Adj. 205 569 Frame 5.4 REA 0.69 – 25% Adj. 365 1155 Rib Fat $B 146.3 – 20% On Test 660 REA $W 58.88 – 25% Off Test 1105 IMF %

Another heifer bull candidate out of the still popular Ten X. This guy is top 10% for WW and YW and also scored very high on the feet and leg evaluation. Lot 6 Jr. Ang GF Ten X Upshot 1454 Gajewski Farm

19222326 Sire: A A R TEN X 7008 S A INDEX 107 DOB 12/03/17 HB CE 9 – 30% BW 1.4 – 50% ADG 5.36 / 106 WW 60 – 25% F/G 5.49 / 102 RFI 0.80 YW 111 – 20% SC 34 Milk 25 – 40% Birth 72 Pelvic 202 Marb 0.91 – 15% Adj. 205 Frame 6.0 REA 0.64 – 30% Adj. 365 1163 Rib Fat $B 145.8 – 20% On Test 825 REA $W 59.47 – 20% Off Test 1275 IMF %

A flush brother to the high selling bull in last year’s sale, and he’s a spitting imagine. Heifer bull qualified and tons of growth. Lot 21 Jr. Ang Betzold Black Granite B822 Betzold Farms

19214623 Sire: Connealy Black Granite INDEX 99 DOB 2/1/18 HB CE 9 – 30% BW 0.6 – 35% ADG 4.7 / 93 WW 63 – 20% F/G 5.1 / 110 RFI -4.15 YW 105 – 30% SC 42 Milk 20 – 80% Birth 70 Pelvic 196 Marb 0.17 – 90% Adj. 205 702 Frame 5.6 REA 0.63 – 35% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 114.2 – 60% On Test 925 REA $W 64.35 – 15% Off Test 1320 IMF %

An attractive bull with calving ease EPDs blended with excellent growth numbers.

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Lot 4 Jr. Ang WHM Stockman 1838 Windy Hills Meadows LLC

19194097 Sire: SAV Sensation 5615 INDEX 99 DOB 1/25/18 HB CE 7 – 45% BW 1.0 – 45% ADG 5.06 / 101 WW 58 – 30% F/G 5.86 / 96 RFI 0.67 YW 105 – 30% SC 38 Milk 26 – 35% Birth 93 Pelvic 230 Marb 0.46 – 70% Adj. 205 Frame 6.0 REA 0.59 – 40% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 132.9 – 35% On Test 940 REA $W 58.67 – 25% Off Test 1365 IMF %

Thick topped, big hipped, and structurally correct. He has a usable EPD profile, being calving ease with a jump start immediately following. Lot 5 Jr. Ang GF Titan Impression 1487 Gajewski Farms

19199027 Sire: Baldridge Titan A139 INDEX 99 DOB 1/28/17 CE 0 – 90% BW 2.1 – 70% ADG 5.42 / 107 WW 74 – 3% F/G 4.98 / 113 RFI -1.00 YW 126 – 5% SC 38 Milk 21 – 75% Birth 78 Pelvic 226 Marb .52 – 50% Adj. 205 562 Frame 5.2 REA 0.64 – 30% Adj. 365 1165 Rib Fat $B 156.8 – 15% On Test 705 REA $W 63.45 – 15% Off Test 1160 IMF %

A more moderate framed bull that will put the pounds on his calves! He is deep bodied and complete. Top 3% for WW, top %5 YW and $B 15%! Lot 38 Jr. Ang HAF/Bram Bismarck 71F Bramlet/Hamilton

19272840 Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682 INDEX 98 DOB 3/1/18 HB CE 9 – 30% BW 0.9 – 40% ADG 4.64 / 92 WW 53 – 50% F/G 5.00 / 112 RFI -2.10 YW 96 – 45% SC 38 Milk 25 – 40% Birth 65 Pelvic 197 Marb 0.20 – 90% Adj. 205 Frame 5.4 REA 0.35 – 75% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 98.8 – 80% On Test 530 REA $W 53.08 – 35% Off Test 920 IMF %

A flush brother to the Lot 37 bull which just had a 5 month head start. Look for this bull to grow up and out just like his brother. Calving ease and a negative RFI!

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Lot 39 Jr. Ang HAF/Bram Bismarck 72F Bramlet/Hamilton 19272841

Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682 INDEX 98 DOB 3/1/18 CE 9 – 30% BW 0.9 – 40% ADG 4.64 / 92 WW 53 – 50% F/G 5.01 / 112 RFI -2.16 YW 96 – 45% SC 40 Milk 25 – 40% Birth 64 Pelvic 178 Marb 0.20 – 90% Adj. 205 Frame 5.7 REA 0.35 – 75% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 98.8 – 80% On Test 545 REA $W 53.08 - 35% Off Test 935 IMF %

Another flush sibling stemming from Champion Hill Angus. These bulls have phenotype, efficiency, and all have a great demeanor. Lot 1 Jr. Ang GAF Journey 2G18 Groennert Angus Farm

19343362 Sire: WR Journey 1X74 INDEX 95 DOB 12/24/17 HB CE 9 – 30% BW 0.3 – 30% ADG 4.52 / 90 WW 52 – 50% F/G 5.92 / 95 RFI -0.99 YW 91 – 55% SC 47 Milk 28 – 20% Birth 94 Pelvic 244 Marb 0.58 – 45% Adj. 205 680 Frame 6.4 REA 0.65 – 30% Adj. 365 1272 Rib Fat $B 133.2 – 35% On Test 920 REA $W 52.03 – 40% Off Test 1300 IMF %

Here is a long sided, calving ease bull that also has added growth. He is huge scrotalled, big framed, and as gentle as they come.

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Lot 14 Jr. Ang Kramer Farms Elation 1829 Kramer Farms 19183967

Sire: Hoover Elation M123 INDEX 96 DOB 2/14/18 HB CE 10 – 20% BW 1.1 – 45% ADG 4.76 / 94 WW 56 – 40% F/G 6.41 / 88 RFI 4.00 YW 108 – 25% SC 40 Milk 24 – 50% Birth 72 Pelvic 201 Marb 0.38 – 70% Adj. 205 617 Frame 5.4 REA 0.70 – 25% Adj. 365 1195 Rib Fat $B 124.5 – 45% On Test 670 REA $W 44.73 – 60% Off Test 1070 IMF %

A calving ease bull straight from the breeding program of Hoover Angus. I selected R307 as one of their top bred heifers in the 2018 sale. Dam of R307, was #1 adjusted WW heifer of her crop at 790lbs. This bull, 1829, should sire calves that come easy and be top performers at weaning. Lot 13 Jr. Ang Kramer Farms Factor 1801 Kramer Farms

19201864 Sire: KF O’Reilly Factor 49 INDEX 94 DOB 1/12/18 CE 2 – 85% BW 2.5 – 55% ADG 5.18 / 103 WW 70 – 10% F/G 6.18 / 91 RFI 2.89 YW 119 – 10% SC 39 Milk 27 – 30% Birth 84 Pelvic 213 Marb 0.52 – 50% Adj. 205 762 Frame 6.0 REA 0.35 – 70% Adj. 365 1394 Rib Fat $B 134.0 – 35% On Test 950 REA $W 63.83 – 15% Off Test 1385 IMF %

Here is a royally bred herd sire prospect with explosive growth. His sire, KF O’Reilly Factor 49 has 59 progeny that record birth ratio 99 and yearling ratio 103. 1801 dam is one of our best, at 12 years of age she never fails to bring in a top calf. She has a calving interval of 362 days on 10 calves, and records birth ratio 10 @ 99, wean ratio 10 @ 104.

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Lot 8 Jr. Ang GF Rampage Up 442 Gajewski Farms

19225332 Sire: Quaker Hill Rampage INDEX 94 DOB 1/04/18 HB CE 8 – 35% BW 2.2 – 70% ADG 5.00 / 99 WW 67 – 10% F/G 5.92 / 95 RFI 2.79 YW 115 – 15% SC 36 Milk 22 – 65% Birth 70 Pelvic 196 Marb 0.73 – 25% Adj. 205 512 Frame 5.5 REA 0.76 – 20% Adj. 365 1072 Rib Fat $B 136.3 – 30% On Test 665 REA $W 59.72 – 20% Off Test 1085 IMF %

His sire, Rampage, is a very widely used bull in the cattle industry because he sires calving ease and performance and this one is proof of that. 70lb actual birth weight with WW and YW in the top 15%. Lot 17 Jr. Ang ERA Rito 9Q20 0286 Eagle River Farm

19223316 Sire: Rito 9Q20 of Rita 5F56 GH INDEX 93 DOB 1/20/18 CE 5 – 60% BW 1.6 – 55% ADG 4.88 /97 WW 76 – 2% F/G 6.44 / 87 RFI -3.50 YW 129 – 4% SC 37 Milk 21 – 75% Birth 76 Pelvic 194 Marb 0.56 – 45% Adj. 205 709 Frame 5.6 REA 0.83 – 15% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 183.55 – 2% On Test 850 REA $W 73.00 – 4% Off Test 1260 IMF %

-3.50 RFI and top 4% for YW makes this bull a hot commodity for anyone that feeds calves post weaning. He also is top 2% for $B and is able to maintain a reasonable CED. Lot 16 Jr. Ang ERA Eminent 0348 Eagle River Angus

19223313 Sire: PAHR Pre-Eminent Q22 INDEX 92 DOB 1/09/18 HB CE 8– 35% BW 1.7 – 60% ADG 5.18 / 103 WW 54 – 35% F/G 5.37 / 105 RFI -4.15 YW 94 – 50% SC 38 Milk 18 – 90% Birth 82 Pelvic 201 Marb .79 – 20% Adj. 205 626 Frame 5.0 REA .60 – 40% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 127.13– 45% On Test 770 REA $W 44.91 – 60% Off Test 1250 IMF %

Another heifer bull prospect, this bull comes to us with a -4.15 RFI and ratios better than his contemporary group in ADG and F/G.

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Lot 2 Jr. Ang GAF Journey 3G18 Groennert Angus Farm 19343360

Sire: WR Journey 1X74 INDEX 88 DOB 12/27/17 HB CE 8 – 35% BW 1.4 – 50% ADG 4.58 / 91 WW 50 – 60% F/G 5.81 / 97 RFI 2.01 YW 87 – 65% SC 39 Milk 26 – 35% Birth 89 Pelvic 194 Marb 0.62 – 40% Adj. 205 694 Frame 6.0 REA 0.59 – 40% Adj. 365 1246 Rib Fat $B 132.6 – 35% On Test 885 REA $W 47.74 – 50% Off Test 1270 IMF %

A 6 frame calving ease bull that has a good attitude. His sire is a calving ease “go to” in the Angus breed. Lot 3 Jr. Ang WHM Gallant 1801 Windy Hills Meadows

19178933 Sire: SAV Sensation 5615 INDEX 82 DOB 1/1/18 CE 2 – 85% BW 2.8 – 80% ADG 4.94 / 98 WW 58 – 30% F/G 6.31 / 89 RFI -4.36 YW 103- 30% SC 37 Milk 19 – 85% Birth 82 Pelvic 219 Marb 0.15 – 95% Adj. 205 Frame 4.9 REA 0.79 – 15% Adj. 365 Rib Fat $B 119.4 – 55% On Test 900 REA $W 42.23 – 70% Off Test 1315 IMF %

Moderate made, huge ribbed, and long fronted with an excellent foot and leg structure. This son of SAV Sensation will put pounds on calves and with a -4.36 RFI, they should be efficient.

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Senior Red Angus

Lot 67 Sr. R Angus MSR E030 Millsprings Ranch 3863969

Sire: Bieber The Donald C215 INDEX 104 DOB 9/08/17 HB CE 16 – 8% BW -2.8 – 21% ADG 3.69 / 92 WW 61 – 35% F/G 8.01 / 93 RFI 2.63 YW 91 – 49% SC 40 Milk 17 – 95% Birth 63 Pelvic 206 Marb 0.32 – 62% Adj. 205 Frame 6.1 REA 0.13 – 16% Adj. 365 Rib Fat HB 186 – 36% On Test 1215 REA GM 48 – 65% Off Test 1525 IMF %

The larger framed of the two Senior Red Angus bulls and also slightly more calving ease. He is a big scrotalled, easy going bull that has that “range ready” appearance. Lot 66 Sr. R Angus MSR E920 Millsprings Ranch

3863965 Sire: Bieber Rollin Deep B273 INDEX 96 DOB 9/27/17 HB CE 14 – 26% BW -2.6 – 24% ADG 4.29 / 108 WW 52 – 74% F/G 7.03 / 107 RFI 1.85 YW 114.7 – 17% SC 37 Milk 24 – 42% Birth 70 Pelvic 227 Marb 0.26 – 79% Adj. 205 Frame 5.3 REA .15 – 14% Adj. 365 Rib Fat HB 204 – 11% On Test 1085 REA GM 46 – 93% Off Test 1445 IMF %

More moderate and probably just a bit thicker than his contemporary group partner. Still heifer bull qualified and performed a touch better on feed.

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Senior Simmental X Angus

Lot 52 Sr. S X A SF Commando Cat E743 Saxe Farm 3343470

Sire: EF Commando Cat 1366 INDEX 108 DOB 11/19/17 CE 12.9 – 40% BW 0.2 – 45% ADG 5.48 / 116 WW 62.8 – 60% F/G 5.70 / 106 RFI 0.30 YW 97.9 – 55% SC 36 Milk 28.3 – 10% Birth 82 Pelvic 217 Marb 0.64 – 5% Adj. 205 661 Frame 4.6 REA .76 – 25% Adj. 365 1026 Rib Fat API 149.2 – 10% On Test 815 REA TI 78.4 – 15% Off Test 1275 IMF %

Some age advantage to this bull. He performed well, is moderate in his type and kind, and has a very balanced EPD set. Lot 53 Sr. S X A Rocking B Wolfpack E711 Brammeier/Stork

3364994 Sire: GW Wolfpack 712A INDEX 92 DOB 11/27/17 HB CE 14.3 – 20% BW -0.1 – 35% ADG 3.99 / 84 WW 71.4 – 25% F/G 6.50 / 94 RFI -1.45 YW 111.4 – 25% SC 33 Milk 16.6 – 95% Birth 74 Pelvic 231 Marb 0.55 – 10% Adj. 205 731 Frame 5.5 REA 1.01 – 3% Adj. 365 1166 Rib Fat API 149.7 – 10% On Test 900 REA TI 82 – 5% Off Test 1235 IMF %

A calving ease senior bull that is ready to be out in a pasture soon. Actual birth weight of 74lbs, a -1.45 RFI, and a very complete set of EPDs makes this bull the right kind.

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Junior Simmental Lot 42 Jr. Simm Bramlets Mr F824 Bramlet

3471892 Sire: W/C Executive Order 8543B INDEX 112 DOB 02/24/18 CE 9.4 – 60% BW 0.8 – 30% ADG 5.00 / 96 WW 76.9 – 15% F/G 4.72 / 103 RFI -3.31 YW 119.7 – 10% SC 37 Milk 29.8 – 3% Birth 65 Pelvic 215 Marb 0.19 – 15% Adj. 205 Frame 5.2 REA 0.78 – 65% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 128.3 – 40% On Test 665 REA TI 80.5 – 5% Off Test 1085 IMF %

Lot 42 started small at 65lbs and grew fast just like everyone wants. This stripe faced bull is very uniquely put together and has a very usable EPD profile. Top 5% for TI and Milk in the top 3%! Lot 33 Jr. Simm GAFS Fortified 836F Golden Acres Farms

3437221 Sire: CDI Fortified 4020 INDEX 109 DOB 2/22/18 HB CE 14.1 – 10% BW 1.8 – 55% ADG 5.12 / 99 WW 76.1 – 20% F/G 5.06 / 96 RFI -0.44 YW 116.5 – 15% SC 37 Milk 26.5 – 15% Birth 78 Pelvic 247 Marb 0.16 – 20% Adj. 205 Frame 4.6 REA 0.80 – 60% Adj. 365 1070 Rib Fat API 152.4 – 3% On Test 555 REA TI 77.7 – 15% Off Test 985 IMF %

Here is a purebred with a very nice set of EPD’s across the board. He is out of our sire from C Diamond out of North Dakota. Pedigree and numbers with the ability to produce some really good calves. Bid early and often.

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Lot 28 Jr. Simm Hill Top Grade 5F Hillstown Farms

3426648 Sire: MCM Top Grade INDEX 106 DOB 01/02/18 HB CE 14.1 – 10% BW 0.5 – 25% ADG 5.24 / 101 WW 63 – 75% F/G 4.64 / 105 RFI -4.36 YW 105.3 – 40% SC 37 Milk 30.6 – 3% Birth 68 Pelvic 247 Marb 0.18 – 15% Adj. 205 Frame 5.6 REA 0.83 – 50% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 139.9 – 15% On Test 865 REA TI 73.2 – 30% Off Test 1305 IMF %

Another good constructed bull with a ton of power and some style to go with him. He has a good set of EPDs and is heifer friendly! Use him on cows who could use a shot of more power and substance. Lot 25 Jr. Simm Reynolds Absolute 512F Reynolds Cattle Farm

3431003 Sire: FBFI Absolute INDEX 89 DOB 1/20/18 CE 9.2 – 65% BW 0.7 – 25% ADG 5.42 / 104 WW 50 – 99% F/G 5.04 / 97 RFI -0.52 YW 76 – 99% SC 37 Milk 28.2 – 10% Birth 74 Pelvic 247 Marb -.17 – 99% Adj. 205 Frame 6.9 REA .83 – 50% Adj. 365 Rib Fat API 107.5 – 95% On Test 770 REA TI 55 – 99% Off Test 1225 IMF %

The largest frame score at this sale goes to this gentle giant. He is a very mild mannered bull with a huge hip, good feet and his combination of Milk and pelvic measurement could make some hard working females.

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Junior Red Angus

Lot 49 Jr. R Ang Haege Diggy Haege Farm AR 100% 3943123 Sire: Damar Redeem ME INDEX 100 DOB 12/22/17 HB CE 15 – 18% BW -2.1 – 34% ADG 4.52 / 100 WW 63 – 23% F/G 5.67 / 100 RFI -2.03 YW 103 – 20% SC 36 Milk 23 – 55% Birth 72 Pelvic 225 Marb 0.26 – 78% Adj. 205 605 Frame 5.4 REA 0.08 – 23% Adj. 365 Rib Fat 0.30 HB 191 – 29% On Test 905 REA 14.0 GM 49 – 38% Off Test 1285 IMF % 3.6

A moderate framed phenotypically correct bull here. He is stout made and has performed well on test. He had a large ribeye and to top it off he is a heifer bull!

Bred Heifers

Lot 68 Simm Angus Rocking B Bambee E703 Brammeier

3265424 Sire: Mr. Ishee Catalyst DOB 5-22-2017 CE 13.8 – 25% BW -0.9 – 25% WW 67.4 – 40% YW 102.2 – 45% Milk 26.7 – 15% Birth 83 Marb 0.42 – 30% Adj. 205 701 REA 0.95 – 5% Adj. 365 925 API 144.8 – 15% Bred To: Hooks Beacon 56B TI 77.2 – 20% on 10-28-18

Very strong made SimAngus heifer that is bred for a productive life. She is top 15% API, and top 5% for Docility and REA.

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Lot 69 Angus Riverridge Ms 501 1708 Brammeier 19216781

Sire: Riverridge 7229 501 DOB 9/22/17 CE 5 – 65% BW 2.6 – 80% WW 58 – 30% YW 103 – 30% Milk 26 – 35% Marb REA $W 47.64 – 50% Bred To: BPF Special Focus $B on 12-8-18

A nice patterned heifer with a balanced usable EPD profile. Bred AI to Special Focus!

Lot 70 Angus Riverridge Ms Absolute 1706 Brammeier

19216782 Sire: KCF Bennett Absolute DOB 9/1/2017 CE 8 – 35% BW 1.1 – 45% WW 55 – 40% YW 102 – 30% Milk 21 – 75% Marb REA $W 43.02 – 65% Bred To BPF Special Focus $B On 12-10-18

Another Angus bred heifer that has some eye appeal and has a CED and BW that could help produce those high demand heifer bulls.

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Lot 71-75 10 Commercial Heifers Kerley Farm

Sire: Multiple Different Sire Groups DOB Fall 2017 CE BW WW YW Milk Marb REA $W Bred To SF Boulder Elway E701 $B Due: 9-5-19 thru 11-6-19

A nice looking set of heifers here. They have that cow look already and are the type to go to work for you and put calves on the ground. We will be selling these heifers in groups of two. Kerley Farm will have more data including sire information and other information on sale night. Make sure to give them a look on March 1st! Lot 76 Simm. GAFS Ridgerider 701E Golden Acres Farms

3283411 Sire: ES Ridgerider YW3 DOB 2/17/2017 CE 12.1 – 25% BW 0.8 – 30% WW 68.5 – 50% YW 102.9 – 45% Milk 27.3 – 10% Marb -0.06 – 80% REA 0.95 – 25% API 128.9 – 35% Bred To GAR Rampage 6008H TI 69.5 – 50%

Here is a nice purebred simmental heifer with the making of an excellent udder. She is bred to our Angus bull (ASA 3359004) from Gardiners in Kansas and the expected EPDs of this calf are very good with the REA in the top 2%, API and TI in top 20%. This half-blood calf should be a standout.

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Lot 77 Simm. GAFS Hawkeye 821F Golden Acres Farms 3437225

Sire: BRAM Broker 1030 DOB 3/17/2018 CE 12.1 – 50% BW 1.6 – 80% WW 73.3 – 20% YW 112.9 – 20% Milk 22.4 – 45% Marb 0.02 – 95% REA 0.65 – 45% API 112.5 – 75% Open TI 67.0 – 65%

This BWF heifer has brood cow written all over her. She is big bellied with lots of growth. Her Dam came from Olafson Brothers disbursement out of North Dakota. She has a WW and YW in the top 20%, be sure to look up this ¾ blood on sale night. Lot 78 Simm. Ang GAFS Confidence 842F Golden Acres Farms

3437223 Sire: DLB Confidence TOP C509 DOB 2/15/2018 CE 12.7 – 40% BW -0.3 – 35% WW 56.3 – 80% YW 89.0 – 75% Milk 26.9 – 15% Marb 0.39 – 35% REA 0.64 – 50% API 133.9 – 30% Open TI 68.7 – 55%

Here is a black ¾ blood heifer that will make a nice cow. She has a Milk # in the top 10% and API in the top 30%. Lot 79 2 Commercial Heifers Golden Acres Farms

Sire: BRAM Broker 1030 DOB Spring 2018 CE BW WW YW Milk Marb REA $W Open $B

Here are two really nice commercial SimAngus heifers with lots of mass and belly. These heifers are out of our Broker son bull that has produced really good ones for us for many years. We have retained many half-sisters to these two. Be sure to look these two up – you will like these.

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APPENDIX Lot # Page # Lot # Page #

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We would like to THANK all of you for your support and contributions, without it we would not have had a

successful test/sale this year!!

Consignor Address Phone #

Betzold Farms 18302 White Settlement TR, Nokomis, IL 62075 217-254-9272

Bramlet Simmentals 90 Oak RD, Harrisburg IL. 62946 618-841-6763

Brammeier, Glenn 771 E Main, Oakdale, IL 62268 618-246-3974

Eagle River Angus 6123 W Hicks Hollow RD, Princeville, IL 61559 309-370-3014

Gajewski Farms 22184 Nebraska RD, Ashley, IL 62808 618-314-0435

Golden Acres Farm 3128 County RD 2100 North, Dahlgren, IL 62828 618-218-3657

Groennert Angus Farm 11005 Elkendier School RD, Nashville, IL 62263 618-327-8353

Haege Farm 13524 Madison RD, Nashville, IL. 62263 618-713-1429

Hillstown Farms 9711 Hillstown RD, Marissa, IL 62257 618-978-0531

Kerley Farm 540 Gum Springs RD, Simpson IL. 62985 573-289-1167

Kramer, Keith RR 1 Box 258-1, Farina, IL 62838 618-267-6007

Millsprings Ranch 915 North Mill Springs Lane, Scheller, IL 62883 618-472-0995

Perjak, Tom 18010 Posen RD, Nashville, IL 62263 618-214-8911

Reynolds Cattle Farm Belknap IL 62908 618-638-4375

Saxe Farm 20457 Neal Davis RD, Thompsonville, IL 62890 618-627-2243

Stork, Glenda & Joe 9652 County HWY 10, Oakdale, IL 62268 618-379-5383

Windy Hill Meadows, LLC 3350 Highline RD, Aviston, IL 62216 618-977-3832

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Notes on bulls I want to look at more closely