Hilltop Angus Farm - 48th Annual Production Sale [2/18/26]

48 th Annual Production Sale Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1:00 pm (CST) at the farm, Bowdle, SD, 1 mile south on Edmunds Cty. Road No. 1 Selling 80 Reg. Yearling Bulls • 50 Purebred Non-Reg. Yrlg Heifers plus 35 Home-Raised Commercial Angus Heifers

LUNCH: Complimentary beef lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PHONES: Blake Jr. 605.281.0624 Blake 605.285.6741 (Home) • 605.281.1192 (Cell) SALE DAY CELLULAR PHONES: 605.281.0624 (Blake Jr.) • 605.281.1192 (Blake) 605.281.1102 (Glenda) • E-mail: eisenbeisz2@abe.midco.net POSTPONEMENT NOTICE: KOLY-AM 1300; KOLY-FM 100.7; KGFX-AM 1060; The Maverick 105.5; Shark 107.7;

LIABILITY: All persons attending this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise, for their safety or the behavior of the animals. The Owners, Auction Service, Sale Staff and hosts assume no liability for property loss or any accidents that may occur. HERD HEALTH: All females are calfhood vaccinated. The cattle are wormed and treated for lice and grubs. In addition, all are vaccinated for P13, 1BR, BVD, BRSV and 7-way Blackleg testing of cow herd to ensure that all breeding stock tested negative. The cattle will be tested immediately to meet the requirements of your state and will be provided health papers for interstate shipping. VOLUME DISCOUNT : 3 bulls = $100 off gross purchase • 4 bulls = $150 off gross purchase For each additional bull purchased, an additional $50 off the gross purchase amount will be given. NO VOLUME DISCOUNT ON HEIFERS TRUCKING: FREE DELIVERY OF BULLS at our convenience for the first 200 miles and actual cost for the rest of the trip. Any buyer who hauls his own bulls on sale day will receive a $50 discount for the first bull and $25 for each additional bull. HILLTOP ANGUS RECOMMENDS PURCHASE OF LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE SINCE WE NO LONGER OWN THEM. Any death or injury after the animal is sold is at the buyer’s risk. Purchase of livestock mortality insurance is reasonably priced and provides coverage for your purchase. Insurance will be available on sale day. Hilltop Angus WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR any animal that is sold at the sale and left at the farm. Injury or death will not be the responsibility of Hilltop Angus Farm. Insurance will be available through Martin-Trudeau Insurance, Mitchell, SD, and must be paid that day. Amy Puepke or a representative will be present at the sale, or contact her at 605-770-4414. Hilltop Angus is retaining one-third revenue sharing semen interest in every bull selling in this sale. Full possession and full salvage value sells on all bulls unless otherwise announced. REGISTRATION: Cost to register heifers purchased will be $150 per head. BOARDING: Hilltop Angus will feed bulls free until April 15, 2026.

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Announcements from the block will take precedence over the sale book. Buyers unable to attend may send their bids to the Livestock Representatives or Auctioneer, Roger Jacobs, or utilize DVAuction. AUCTIONEER: Roger Jacobs Home 406.373.6124 • Cell 406.698.7686 • Fax 406.373.7387 SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES: Jeff Kapperman, Tri-State Neighbor ..................................................Cell 605.940.5104 Donnie Leddy, Cattle Business Weekly.................................................Cell 605.695.0113 Dennis Ginkens, Western Ag Reporter ............................................. Cell 406.670.9839 Andrew Swanson, American Angus Association................................Cell 507-829-4133 SALE LOCATION: Heated sale barn on the farm located one mile south of Bowdle, South Dakota, on Edmunds County Road No. 1. INSPECTION OF CATTLE: Bulls are available for your inspection at any time at Hilltop Angus Farm, located one mile south of Bowdle, South Dakota. LOT NUMBERS: Ear tags will correspond with number in the sale book. AVAILABLE SALE DAY: Adjusted 365-day weights, adjusted yearling EPDs, scrotal measurements, average daily gain, ultrasound for ribeye, backfat, %intramuscular fat and rump fat. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The terms of the sale are cash and all settlements must be made at the close of the auction. All cattle sell under the suggested Terms and Conditions of the American Angus Associaton (http://www.angus.org/Pub/ suggested_sale_terms.pdf).

Can’t make the sale? Let DVAuction bring the sale to you! Busy during the sale? Let DVAuction represent your bid. Visit www.DVAuction.com and Register Today For General Questions Please Contact Our Office:

All bulls were AngusGS tested unless noted.

(402) 316-5460 or support@dvauction.com EPDs are current as of January 12, 2026

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Catalog produced by The Cattle Business Weekly, Philip, SD 605-859-2022, cattle@gwtc.net

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