Genomics Genomics have become more and more important to NCE, and their impact will continue to grow. As a herd that turns in a lot of phenotypes (data) to AHIR, we have already built up the accuracy, and the genomics just adds to it. We turn in some 15,000 pieces of information to AHIR yearly. We have seen the genomic scores lining up closer and closer to the performance of the cattle over time, and have genomic tested every bull calf in the offering for several years. The added plus, besides offering the latest technology, is the parent verification that is included with the testing. We feel the most value is for those younger cattle who have not had gain and ultrasound information processed yet, individuals who land in very small contemporary groups, and ET calves who happen to draw a bad recip or an exceptional recip. We do agree the best way to utilize genomic predictions is to integrate them into the EPD system, just as AAA is doing. We also believe ge- nomics is just one more competitive advantage where the Angus breed is the leader. We do not believe genomic testing can or should be used as a substitute for actual performance testing. We still need that good data, in proper contemporary groups, to train the markers properly. For those sale animals already genomic tested, and incorporated into their EPDs, there will be an HD 50K or AngusGS logo in the book for that animal. This year we tested all 2025 calves and all the fall yearlings. Please check our website, and we will post all genomic results, as well as having them available on sale day. Also, on sale day, we will have a print-out posted by the office with the most up-to-date EPDs available on every sale animal, as of the November 21 NCE run. The $ Indexes We now have six bio-economic Indexes available on Angus cattle. $Weaning is a measure of the economic impact of four primary areas affecting animals from birth through weaning. Those four areas are birth weight, weaning weight, maternal milk, and mature cow size. It assumes an 80-20 mix of cows to heifers. $Feedlot is a measure of the value associated with post-weaning growth along with feed efficiency. $Grid is actually a measure of total end-product value on a quality grid, using ultrasound and carcass data when both are available. $B is a combination of YW, CW, DMI, marbling, ribeye area and fat thickness into a terminal post-wean- ing value. $Maternal Weaned Calf Value includes CED, CEM, WW, Milk, HP, docility, mature weight, FL, and claw and angle EPDs to predict the profitability differences on a weaned calf basis. $Combination is the other newer index available that attempts to measure the combined economic impact of an animal on a dollars per head basis. It is computed by multiplying the $Beef Value by 1.297, and adding that number to the $M value. (This approximates a 20% replacement rate.) $C has quickly become a driving force in the value of Angus breeding stock. With any index, there are assumptions made which may or may not fit your particular operation. For instance, if you are going to use a bull on cows only, the bias toward lower BW in the $W and $M indexes may not be needed. If the bull is going to be used solely on heifers, you may need more bias toward lower birth weights. If you have unlimited feed resources, the bias toward smaller mature size in the $W index may not be needed. The same holds true for particular carcass traits. If you have feedlot and kill data on your cattle, you can fine-tune your growth and carcass trait needs more accurately with individual EPDs than with the $B index. Actually, as the price of beef has driven $B val- ues higher the last few years, Carcass Weight (CW) is a dominant component of the $B computations. If you are already pushing the limits of over-weight carcasses, you may need to select for less CW EPD, therefore making some higher $B bulls less desirable in your scenario. We do believe the $C index is suited very well for most of our customers, and we are including it in this sale book on every animal. We are not printing $G on each lot, as we think most of you prefer to look at the EPDs themselves for the four carcass traits. We still might reference $G in a footnote if the animal is exceptional. On sale day, every EPD and every bio-economic index will be posted for every animal, as of November 21. 77
SYDGEN ENTENSE 3043 - DAM OF LOT 315
SYDGEN MONTANA DREAM 2263 - GRANDAM OF LOT 317
SydGen Blckbird Lady GA 9335
318
RADG SC DOC +.23 -.20 +19
Birth Date: 02-28-2019
Cow *19480745
Tattoo: 9335
#*SydGen Trust 6228 SydGen Anita 8611 #*SydGen C C & 7 Laudmere Primrose 614 SydGen Sure Bet +SydGen Forever Lady 4413 #*SydGen C C & 7 SydGen Blackbird Lady 1059
#+*SydGen Black Pearl 2006 Swanson Primrose 280-614 #+*SydGen Dealer 9883 +SydGen Blackbird Lady 9517
Swanson Black Pearl 46-280 18493735
+92 +66
$M $W $F $B $C
+101 +162 +302
SydGen Blackbird Lady 3041 17500872
CED RE +5 +2.8 +66 +111 +.38 +.38 +14.6 +6 +28 +.55 +.48 +1.12 +.55 +55 +.88 +.60 BW WW YW CLAW ANGLE HP CEM MILK TEAT UDDER FL HS CW MARB
BWR 5-97
WWR 5-100
YWR 4-101
IMF 4-76
UREA 4-100
RBFT 4-107
RPFT 4-106
Progeny Record
• Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO purchased a son in the 2023 production sale for $5,250, with other sons selling in 2024 to Bartelma Cattle Company, Runnells, IA, to Adam Fischer, Saint Meinard, IN in 2022, and to Steve Hees, Jamestown, MO in the 2021 sale. • $M index value in the upper percentiles and among the top in the spring calving division. • Dam has an average progeny ratio of 106 on 5 calves at weaning and sold in the 2020 sale to Leland Snyders, Jerseyville, IL. • Bred April 10, 2025 to EXAR Cover The Bases 0819B. Exposed April 18, 2025 to June 13, 2025 to Yon Audrain L940. Exposed May 22, 2025 to May 23, 2025 to Brinkley Skillset 3866. Exposed May 28, 2025 to May 29, 2025 to SydGen Validate 2275. Preg Check indicates conception on about April 10 with a bull calf.
SydGen Blckbird Lady GA 5163
318A
RADG SC DOC +.25 +.32 +29
Birth Date: 01-22-2025
Cow *21322584
Tattoo: 5163
+*Basin Deposit 6249 *Basin Joy 9140 #SydGen Enhance #*SydGen Primrose 8051 #+*SydGen Black Pearl 2006 Swanson Primrose 280-614 #+*SydGen Dealer 9883 +SydGen Blackbird Lady 9517
*Basin Jameson 1076 #*SydGen Primrose 0037
+*SydGen Stout 3224 20711205
+65 +77 +97
$M $W $F $B $C
Swanson Black Pearl 46-280 SydGen Blackbird Lady 3041
+175 +292
*SydGen Blckbird Lady GA 9335 19480745
• A great young prospect from a proven cow family, the dam is a maternal sister to females sold in past sales to Henke Farms, Salisbury, MO, to Curtis & Michelle Smith, Fulton, MO, and to Larson Angus Cattle Company, Woodburn, IA. RE +8 +1.4 +82 +142 +.42 +.40 +6.7 +7 +22 +.87 +.71 +1.05 +.68 +64 +1.22 +.57 CED BW WW YW CLAW ANGLE HP CEM MILK TEAT UDDER FL HS CW MARB
FHCC McHenry Blackcap 9164 [ CAF ]
319
RADG SC DOC +.24 +.36 +16
Birth Date: 01-02-2019
Cow #*19798566
Tattoo: 9164
#*Benfield Substance 8506 Mohnen Glyn Mawr Elba 1758 #*Connealy Final Product #+*Sitz Pride 308Y #+G A R New Design 5050 #+PA Lorna Marshall 2905-730 +*FHCC Affirmative +FHCC Mc Henry Blackcap 6663
#*Mohnen Substantial 272 *SITZ Pride 200B #*PA Safeguard 021 FHCC Mc Henry Blackcap 8553
#*Sitz Stellar 726D 18397542
+60 +60
$M $W $F $B $C
+101 +161 +269
*FHCC McHenry Blackcap 5135 18440014
CED RE +7 -1.1 +57 +104 +.26 +.42 +11.9 -3 +31 +.75 +.66 +1.16 +.15 +48 +.93 +.45 BW WW YW CLAW ANGLE HP CEM MILK TEAT UDDER FL HS CW MARB
BWR 5-104
WWR 4-111
YWR 3-108
IMF 3-99
UREA 3-98
RBFT 3-129
RPFT 3-133
Progeny Record
• This Pathfinder Dam has established herself with an impressive production record at SydGen. • Stone Gate Farms, Flemingsburg, KY purchased a son in 2024 for $10,000, with another son selling to Landon Petree and LP Angus, Bunceton, MO in the 2022 production sale for $8,500. • Weiker Angus Ranch, Fayette, MO purchased a daughter in the 2022 SydGen sale. • Was raising a nice heifer calf that we lost to bloat in late July. • Bred April 24, 2025 to ST Wizard 1585. Exposed May 1, 2025 to June 13, 2025 to Brinkley Skillset 3866. Preg Check indicates conception on about May 13 with a bull calf.
Made with FlippingBook - Share PDF online