FELLOW CATTLEMEN
The year 2026 marks a pivotal chapter for Lazy JB Angus, and we are honored to welcome you to our 25th Annual Bull Sale—a sale that began shortly after our move to Montrose, Colorado from our original home near Louisville. This year is especially meaningful, as it also marks 100 years since the Lazy JB brand was first established. This offering is the direct result of generations of dedication to the cattle industry and, more specifically, to the Angus breed. However, none of these milestones would be possible without the support, loyalty, and friendship of cattlemen and women like you. Your trust in our program is something we never take for granted. The cattle market in 2025 was historic, with record prices across much of the country and a long-awaited sense of reward for those committed to feeding America. Strong markets bring opportunity—but they also bring responsibility. Now more than ever, bull selection matters. Investing in sound, predictable, maternally driven genetics is critical to sustaining profitability when markets eventually cycle. We believe this year’s offering reflects that mindset: bulls built to add value, longevity, and consistency to your cow herd for years to come. For Lazy JB Angus, 2025 was also a year of challenge, change, and new beginnings. Just one week following last year’s sale, we lost our beloved matriarch— mother and grandmother—Elaine Biella. Elaine, alongside Richard, represented the third generation of this ranch and played a central role in the move that ultimately led us to Montrose. Her absence is felt each and every day. Yet through grief, we have leaned heavily on our faith, trusting that God continues to guide our path and strengthen our purpose. With His direction, we remain fully committed to the continuation of Lazy JB Angus and the responsibility that legacy carries. We take great pride in producing cattle that work across environments, balance phenotype with performance, and—most importantly—are profitable for our customers. This past summer, a young cattleman from Texas helping us remarked on the maternal strength of our cow herd, noting he had rarely seen females that were such exceptional mothers. That observation affirmed what we believe deeply: maternal power is heritable, and it is something we as cattle producers must never lose sight of. Strong cows build strong programs. As many of you know, our program is driven by one priority—you, our customer. Our breeding decisions undergo constant evaluation and refinement, and you’ll see that reflected in the new bloodlines incorporated throughout this year’s offering. Selection into this sale is rigorous and intentional. You’ll find both proven, time-tested pedigrees alongside some of the newest and most exciting sires in the breed. In addition to this year’s outstanding bull offering, we will also be selling 5 select registered Angus yearling females. This is a very intentional and limited offering, led off by an elite heifer who ranks in the top 1% of the breed for her PAP EPD—a true reflection of our long-standing commitment to high- altitude, environmentally adaptable genetics. These females represent the same maternal strength, structural integrity, and genetic predictability that define the Lazy JB program. All bulls have been PAP tested, along with their dams and granddams. We have been PAP testing for over 30 years, long before it became commonplace, and we remain committed to offering cattle suited for high-altitude and diverse environments. We also recently returned home from the 120th National Western Stock Show, a tradition deeply rooted in our family since the early 1950s. This year’s event was especially rewarding, as we were honored to be named Champion Summer Calf Pen of Three Bulls. One of those bulls will be offered for sale this year, providing an opportunity to acquire genetics that have proven themselves on one of the industry’s most respected stages. We are extremely proud of this set of bulls and invite you to inspect them anytime prior to sale day. Videos are available on our website at www.lazyjbangus. com as well as on DV Auction. We are always happy to visit with you, answer questions, and help match the right bull to your program, goals, and budget. To our longtime customers and those joining us for the first time—thank you. Thank you for your friendship, your trust, and your continued business. We are truly blessed with incredible people, exceptional livestock, and the opportunity to do what we love each day. We give all the glory to God, trusting Him to guide our decisions and our future. We look forward to welcoming you to the ranch on Sunday, March 8th, for our 25th Annual Bull Sale. Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions or to schedule a time to view the cattle prior to sale day.
JEFF, KATHI, BRANDON AND BRITNEY CREAMER
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