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MARCH 22, 2024 | 12:30 PM CST | MAPLE HILL, KS
AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION SELECTION TOOLS EXPECTED PROGENY DIFFERENCE (EPD), is the prediction of how future progeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other animals listed in the database. EPDs are expressed in units of measure for the trait, plus or minus. Interim EPDs may appear on young animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated into the American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) procedures. This EPD will be preceded by an “I”, and may or may not include the animal’s own performance record for a particular trait, depending on its availability, appropriate contemporary grouping, or data edits needed for NCE.
PRODUCTION 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. Residual Average Daily Gain (RADG) , expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for postweaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed. Dry Matter Intake (DMI) , expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference transmitting ability for feed intake during the postweaning phase, compared to that of other sires. Yearling Height EPD (YH) , is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height, expressed in inches, compared to that of other sires. Scrotal Circumference EPD (SC) , expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires. MATERNAL EPDS Heifer Pregnancy (HP) , is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first-calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction and the EPD is reported in percentage units. Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) , is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calving ease in first-calf daughters. It predicts the average ease with which a sire’s daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters 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. Herds (MkH) , indicate the number of herds from which daughters are reported. Daughters (MkD) , reflects the number of daughters that have progeny weaning weight records included in the analysis. Mature Weight EPD (MW) , expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires. Mature Height EPD (MH) ,expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires. Cow Energy Value ($EN) , expressed in dollar savings per cow per year, assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expected dollar savings difference in daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). Components for computing the cow $EN savings difference include lactation energy requirements and energy costs associated with differences in mature cow size. MANAGEMENT EPDS Docility (Doc) , is expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility. It predicts the average difference of progeny from a sire in comparison with another sire’s calves. In herds where temperament problems are not an issue, this expected difference would not be realized. Claw Set EPD (Claw) , is expressed in units of claw-set score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal claw set. The ideal claw set is toes that are symmetrical, even and appropriately spaced. Foot Angle EPD (Angle) , is expressed in units of foot-angle score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal foot angle. The ideal is a 45-degree angle at the pastern joint with appropriate toe length and heel depth. Pulmonary arterial pressure EPD (PAP) , is expressed in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny with a lower PAP score. PAP score is an indicator of susceptibility to high altitude disease commonly experienced at elevations greater than 5,500 feet. Selection for this trait aims to improve the genetic potential for a sire’s progeny to have lower PAP scores thus a lower chance of contracting high altitude disease increasing the environmental adaptability of cattle living in mountain areas. Hair Shed EPD , is expressed in units of hair shed score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny who shed their winter
coat earlier in the spring. Selection for this trait should improve the genetic potential for a sire’s progeny to shed off earlier increasing the environmental adaptability of cattle living in heat stressed areas and producers grazing endophyte-infected (hot) fescue. CARCASS EPDS Carcass Weight EPD (CW) , expressed in pounds is a predictor of the differences in hot carcass weight of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Marbling EPD (Marb) , expressed as a fraction of the difference in USDA marbling score of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Ribeye Area EPD (RE) , expressed in square inches, is a predictor of the difference in ribeye area of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Fat Thickness EPD (Fat) , expressed in inches, is a predictor of the differences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measured between the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sire’s progeny compared to progeny of other sires. Group/progeny (C Grp/ Pg and U Grp/Pg) reflects the number of contemporary groups and the number of carcass and ultrasound progeny included in the analysis. $VALUE INDEXES $Value indexes , an economic selection index allows multiple change in several different traits at once pertaining to a specific breeding objective. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires if the sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment. More Info Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) , an index, expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences from conception to weaning with the underlying breeding objective assuming that individuals retain their own replacement females within herd and sell the rest of the cull female and all male progeny as feeder calves. The model assumes commercial producers will replace 25% of their breeding females in the first generation and 20% of their breeding females in each subsequent generation. Traits included are as follows: calving ease direct, calving ease maternal, weaning weight, milk, heifer pregnancy, docility, mature cow weight, claw set and foot angle. Weaned Calf Value ($W) , an index, expressed in dollars per head, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from birth to weaning. The underlying objective being producers will retain 20% of the female progeny as replacements and sell the rest of the cull females and their male counterparts as feeder calves. Traits included are as follows (in no particular order): birth weight, weaning weight, milk, and mature cow weight. Feedlot Value ($F) , an index, expressed in dollars per head, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for postweaning feedlot merit compared to the progeny of other sires. The underlying objective assumes producers will retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell fed cattle on a carcass weight basis, but with no consideration of premiums or discounts for quality and yield grade. Traits contributing directly to the index are as follows: yearling weight (gain), carcass weight and dry-matter intake. Grid Value ($G) , an index, expressed in dollars per carcass, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires. The underlying objective assumes producers will market cattle on an above-industry-average carcass grid. Traits included in the index are as follows (in no particular order): carcass weight, marbling, ribeye area, and fat. Beef Value ($B) , a terminal index, expressed in dollars per carcass, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for postweaning and carcass traits. This terminal index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot phase and market these animals on a carcass grid. Traits included in the index are as follows: yearling weight, dry-matter intake, marbling, carcass weight, ribeye area and fat. Combined Value ($C) , an index, expressed in dollars per head, which includes all traits that make up both Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M) and Beef Value ($B) with the objective that commercial producers will replace 20% of their breeding females per year with replacement heifers retained within their own herd. The remaining cull heifer and steer progeny are then assumed to be sent to the feedlot where the producers retain ownership of those cattle and sell them on a quality-based carcass merit grid. Expected progeny differences (EPDs) directly influencing a combined index: calving ease direct (CED) and maternal (CEM), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), maternal milk (Milk), heifer pregnancy (HP), docility (DOC), mature cow weight (MW), foot angle (Angle), claw set (Claw), dry matter intake (DMI), marbling (Marb), carcass weight (CW), ribeye area (RE) and fat thickness (Fat).
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BARRETT CATTLE Gene, Anna, Payden & Ella Barrett bcoffice@barrettcattle.com barrettcattle.com
MILL BRAE RANCH Mark, Janice & Taylor Nikkel millbraeranch@gmail.com
millbraeranch.com Mark: 785-256-3072 Janice: 785-256-3523 Taylor: 785-207-2040
Gene: 785-224-8509 Anna: 785-224-8536 Payden: 785-318-2004
MARCH 22, 2024 | 12:30 PM CST Mill Brae Ranch, 15670 Cattlemen Rd, Maple Hill, KS 66507
AUCTIONEER Kyle Elwood (785) 493-2901
DELIVERY We will be happy to assist with delivery arrangements. See the Health Certification section below for details regarding out-of-state transport. Please call Gene or Mark with questions. HEALTH CERTIFICATION All sale bulls have passed a breeding soundness examination. A Health Certificate will be provided as required for transportation in Kansas and beyond within the continental US. Please note all the bulls are virgin bulls. Depending on the requirements of the state they’re being transported to, they may need to be tested and cleared for trich before leaving the sale site. The requirements vary by state. We will start this process immediately and will feed and house the bulls until testing is complete. Please call Gene or Mark with any questions on testing. RETAINED INTEREST Each breeder has outlined their retained interest policy in their individual sections providing more information about their respective bulls. IDENTIFICATION Ear tags on cattle correspond with lot numbers in the catalog. All cattle are freeze-branded with the ranch of origin brand and ID number. TERMS AND CONDITIONS All cattle will sell under the standard terms and conditions recommended by the American Angus Association. Announcements made from the auction block take precedence over information in this catalog. LIABILITY All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk, legal or otherwise, for their safety or the behavior of the animals. The owner(s), ranch employees, and sale staff assume no liability for property loss or accident that may occur. LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE Livestock Mortality Insurance will be available from Sheila Jensen, Jensen Livestock Agency, representing Liberty Mutual Insurance for your purchases. Contact Sheila (785-262-1116) prior to the sale or let one of the clerking staff know you wish to purchase mortality insurance at the time of check-out. TRANSPORTATION/ACCOMMODATIONS Manhattan, KS and KCI are the closest airports serviced by major airlines. KCI is approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes east of Maple Hill. Manhattan is located 45 minutes west. Maple Hill is located approximately 15 miles west of Topeka, KS. There are many hotel accommodations available in Topeka. EPDs contained in the hard copy of this sale book were current as of print date. Digital versions of this sale book can be viewed online at www.angus.org and will have EPDs updated every Friday with the exception of EPD references in footnotes and photos. Any PDF downloads from the website will contain EPDs current as of the date downloaded. References: American Angus Association®, AHIR®, AngusLink SM , CAB®, Pathfinder®.
SELECTION ASSISTANCE & SALE DAY PHONES We are confident in these representatives to assist our customers with their selections and bidding. Buyers unable to attend the sale may leave bids with these individuals or directly with representatives of the respective ranches. Jeff Mafi, Angus Productions, Inc …………………816-344-4266 Stephen Russell, Kansas Stockman …………………785-458-2650 Guy Peverley, The Stock Exchange …………………785-456-9911 Dennis Rezac, Rezac Livestock Commission ………785-456-4187 ONLINE BIDDING AND VIDEOS For customers not able to attend the sale, online bidding will be available through dvauction.com. Please contact DV Auction prior to sale day to register for a bidder number. Videos of the cattle will be available after March 8, 2024 on the DV Auction site. Cattle will be on display prior to sale time with a video of each animal shown during the auction. Cattle will not be run through the ring. Come early for viewing! SALE ORDER Cattle will sell as close to catalog order as possible. The sale order and supplemental sheet will be posted on the DV Auction site as soon as it’s available. SALE LOCATION The sale will be held at Mill Brae Ranch, 15670 Cattlemen Rd, Maple Hill, KS 66507. GUARANTEES Bulls are guaranteed fertile to the best of our knowledge and have undergone a complete Breeding Soundness Exam by Drs. Karl and Adam Lukert, St. Mary’s Veterinary Services. If they are injured anytime during the first breeding season after they are purchased so as to make them functionally infertile, the ranch selling the bull will provide you with a satisfactory replacement if available or issue you credit equal to your purchase minus salvage value. That credit may be used toward the purchase of an animal from the same ranch in a future sale. We request that you notify us before you cull your infertile animal. This is not a life insurance policy. Livestock Mortality Insurance will be available for purchase at the sale. INSPECTION OF CATTLE Cattle are available for your inspection at the ranch of origin at any time. Barrett Cattle sale bulls will be located at Mill Brae Ranch a few days prior to the sale and can be viewed there after they arrive. Please call if you would like to view the bulls and/or the cowherds prior to the sale. FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS Coffee and donuts will be available Friday morning. A complimentary beef lunch will be served at 11:30 am.
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Predictable Genetics for Practical Cattlemen Mill Brae Ranch
Mark, Janice & Taylor Nikkel www.millbraeranch.com millbraeranch@gmail.com
15670 Cattlemen Rd Maple Hill, KS, 66507 785-256-3072
As we prepare for this year’s sale, we feel blessed to have made it through the polar vortex with just a few frozen ears. It certainly tested our will and faith but thanks to help from Taylor and J.D., we survived. Mother Nature was uncooperative, and we were unable to get the bulls pictured this year. Although our numbers this year are still smaller, we’re excited about the crop on the ground. We put in around 75 embryos and will have a much larger selection next year. We continue to be aggressive in our ET program to capitalize on the very best genetics we have. Many of the bulls in this year’s sale are full brothers out of our very best cows. 2023 was hard on our donors and we lost two, but their daughters are stepping up to take their place in our ET program. We’ve continued to take a progressively balanced approach in our sire selection giving our customers options for adding value to their programs. That’s reflected in the bulls in this year’s sale. As a set, they’ve performed well and offer breed-leading EPD profiles to enhance multiple traits for an operation. Our continued partnership with Barrett Cattle in marketing bulls provides an opportunity to choose from different sire and age groups, backed by two cowherds which have placed continued selection pressure on udder quality and mothering ability, traits for which an EPD doesn’t yet exist. We appreciate the valued relationships and friends we’ve acquired over the years. Your business is of the upmost importance to us and isn’t something we take lightly. Pairing the genomic test with the submission of unbiased data for a multitude of traits provides our customers with the most reliable EPDs available. We firmly believe in the measurement and submission of production and phenotypic traits. A genomic-enhanced EPD is only sustainable if it’s coupled with the submission of actual data. We look forward to seeing you on March 22nd! Please let us know if we can answer any questions or if you’d like to view the bulls prior to sale day.
The Mill Brae Ranch Team Mark, Janice & Taylor Nikkel
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A WORD ABOUT THE MILL BRAE PROGRAM PREDICTABLE | PRACTICAL | PROVEN Philosophy
scrotal measured, disposition and foot scored, and ultrasound measured by an AAA CUP Certified technician. Late February bulls were given a complete breeding soundness exam by Dr. Karl Lukert, St. Mary’s Veterinary Services, and vaccinated with Preg Guard 10. Breeding soundness exam papers will be provided to the buyer at the time of checkout. Bulls have tested P.I. negative. Guarantee Bulls are guaranteed to be fertile to the best of our knowledge and have undergone a complete Breeding Soundness Exam. After purchase, if they are injured anytime during the first breeding season to make them functionally infertile, we will provide you with a satisfactory replacement if available or issue you a credit equal to your purchase minus salvage value. That credit may be used toward the purchase of an animal offered for sale by Mill Brae Ranch. If you experience an issue with a bull purchased from us, please contact us and we will make every effort to resolve the issue. Retained Interest Mill Brae Ranch reserves the right to retain a 1/3 semen interest on their bulls in the sale unless otherwise noted. The new owner will own full possession and 100% salvage value of the bull. The semen interest is retaining the right to 1/3 of the semen sales revenue from the bull if, sometime in the future, semen sales become a possibility.
Maintaining reproductive efficiency is key to our success and our customers’ success. Enrollment in the AHIR and Maternal Plus program furthers our commitment for submitting data to augment EPD accuracy for numerous traits. For years we’ve focused on providing our customers with seedstock that are born easily, tip the scales at weaning and yearling, and offer feed efficiency and carcass merit for those feeding their cattle. Our cows are the factory which keeps us in business. They must breed in a timely manner, raise a heavy calf at weaning, maintain functional udders and sound structure or they go to town. We believe in taking a progressively balanced approach to our genetic selections. Development Bulls were weaned in late August and received no creep prior to weaning. They’ve been fed a high-roughage ration designed for 3 lbs. average daily gain. They’re maintained in a large trap requiring them to exercise multiple times a day between feed and water keeping them in peak physical condition for breeding. We practice low-stress handling on foot, on horseback, and with “Roxie” the cow dog. These bulls are gentle and easy to work with in close quarters. Health Pre-weaning the bulls were vaccinated with Bovilis Nasalgen 3-PMH and Alpha 7/MB-1. Mid-Summer they were vaccinated with Pyramid 5 + Presponse SQ, Ultrabac 7, Dectomax injectable wormer, and Clean Up II pour-on. Late August, bulls were weaned, vaccinated with Pyramid 5+Presponse and Ivermax pour-on applied. Late September the bulls were tattooed and Exhile pour- on applied. Mid-November the bulls were freeze-branded and received Dectomax pour-on. Late December bulls received Dectomax pour-on. Early February bulls received Multimin 90. At approximately 365 days of age the bulls were weighed,
Mill Brae Ranch enrolls each female in Maternal Plus, a voluntary program which tracks data on breeding, calving, and disposal. The data submitted is utilized towards the development of a functional longevity EPD. This logo is displayed on bulls meeting a minimum marbling EPD (Marb) of +0.65 and an Angus Grid Value Index ($G) of +55 or higher.
RANKING IN THE TOP 25% OF NONPARENT ANIMALS
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
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SPRING YEARLING BULLS
Mill Brae Benchmark 9016 - Sire of Lots 1-2
Mill Brae FP Joanie 3063 - 2nd generation Pathfinder dam of Benchmark
Mill Brae CP Joanie 9015 - Daughter of Joanie 3063 and full sister to Benchmark • Benchmark is a blending of maternal productivity and exceptional performance. His calves come easy and grow like crazy. His Pathfinder dam, Mill Brae FP Joanie 3063, walks with the best of the breed. We’ve calved his first daughters this spring and really appreciate their udder quality, docility, and exceptional foot quality. • Progeny are good, functional cattle and his calves are a consistent sire group in type and kind. We’ll be using him again this spring. His sons were the high-selling sire group in our 2023 sale and he sired the high-selling bull going to Randy Ardery. • The Joanie’s have been one of our most influential cow families, raising sires and dams that are working in Angus operations across the United States.
MILL BRAE BENCHMARK BD: 02-05-2019 TATTOO: 9016 AAA: +*19503604
Reference Sire
#*Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281 #*Connealy Consensus Elbasta of Conanga 9703 *Connealy Product 568 #Ebonista of Conanga 471 #*S A V Final Answer 0035 +Mill Brae Joanie Ferd 903
#*CONNEALY CONFIDENCE PLUS
17585576
Elbanna of Conanga 1209
#*Connealy Final Product
#MILL BRAE FP JOANIE 3063
17630369
#Mill Brae FA Joanie 9263
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+6
+2.3
+76 20%
+141 15%
+.31 15%
+1.43
+.5
+.92
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+14.2 25%
+7
+29
+74
+.3
-24
+48
+.82 25% +.83 20% +.035
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+14
+.34 4% +.50
+4.15
+.36 20% +72 25% +68
+93
+62 25% +155
+273 25%
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SPRING YEARLING BULLS
Mill Brae Com Blackcap 6169 - Deceased donor and maternal granddam of Lot 1
Mill Brae Obj Blackcap 9244 - Pathfinder maternal great-granddam of Lot 1
Mill Brae Steele Nikkel - Maternal brother to dam of Lot 1
MILL BRAE BENCHMARK 3022 BD: 01-16-2023 TATTOO: 3022 AAA: *20744884
MILL BRAE BENCHMARK 3056 BD: 02-06-2023 TATTOO: 3056 AAA: *20744913
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2
#*Connealy Confidence Plus
#*Connealy Confidence 0100 Elbanna of Conanga 1209 #*Connealy Final Product #Mill Brae FA Joanie 9263 #*Bruin Breaking News 2201 *Mill Brae PW Queen 5243
#*Connealy Confidence Plus
#*Connealy Confidence 0100 Elbanna of Conanga 1209 #*Connealy Final Product #Mill Brae FA Joanie 9263
+*MILL BRAE BENCHMARK 9016 #Mill Brae FP Joanie 3063 19503604
+*MILL BRAE BENCHMARK 9016 #Mill Brae FP Joanie 3063 19503604
*Mill Brae Breaking News 7156
#*S S Niagara Z29
#*Hoover Dam Jet S S X144
*MILL BRAE 7156 BLACKCAP 0028
#*MILL BRAE NI ROYALQUEEN 905G +*Dameron Royal Queen 5145 19503614
19857137
+*Mill Brae Com Blackcap 6169 #*Connealy Comrade 1385 #Mill Brae Obj Blackcap 9244
*Dameron First Class +CL&C Royal Queen 2308
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+8
+.3
+83 10%
+148 10%
+.29 25%
+1.71
+.2
+.87
+8
+1.1
+82 10%
+155 3%
+.31 15%
+2.21
+.8 25%
-.19
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+15.9 15%
+8
+37 4%
+64
-.1
-23
+55
+.85
+.81
+.083
+13.5
+12 20% +32 15% +107 10%
+.6
-42
+69 15% +1.09 15% +.98 10% +.047
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+27 15% +.46
+.52
+2.05
+.53
+88 4% +89 1% +88
+60
+148
+280 25%
+3
+.33 4% +.47
+6.31
+.47
+57
+76 10% +108 15% +77 15% +185 10% +297 15%
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW 1265
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
82
669
106
1232
109 33.93
3.45
101
12.5
109
3.52
1
84
654
104
112
34.76 4.63
135
12.3
107
3.82
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• Backed by generations of elite Mill Brae donors and Pathfinders. The dam of Lot 1 is charting the same path as the four generations of Mill Brae dams who came before her. She was the 4th cow to calve this Spring and records a calving interval of 366 days on 3 calves, a WR of 104, and a YW of 107; she’s on her way to earning Pathfinder status. • We anticipate she’ll enter our ET program this spring. Her Benchmark son sold to Stuewe Ranch in our 2023 sale.
• High-gaining bull in the pen from weaning to yearling and 2nd high-ratioing at yearling. The dam of Lot 2 is a massive, sound-structured Niagara daughter earning Pathfinder status this year. Granddam was Taylor’s last Angus show heifer taking her to the top 15 finals in showmanship at the 2016 National Jr. Angus Show. Dam is a candidate for our ET program this spring.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
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SPRING YEARLING BULLS
E & B Wildcat 9402 - Sire of Lots 3-14
E & B WILDCAT 9402
Reference Sire
BD: 10-01-2019
TATTOO: 9402
AAA: *19810163
#*V A R Discovery 2240
#*A A R Ten X 7008 S A +*Deer Valley Rita 0308 #+G A R Ingenuity +*G A R 28 Ambush N340 #*Connealy Confidence 0100 Elbanna of Conanga 1209 #+*SQ Credence 67S +E&B Lady 1407 New Design 464
+*GAR DISCOVERY 6737H
18749135
*G A R Ingenuity 3132
#*Connealy Confidence Plus
E&B LADY PLUS 643
18645816
#+E&b Lady Credence 190
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+15 3%
+.6
+77 20%
+139 15%
+.35 2%
+1.26
+.6
-.05
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+13.5
+13 15% +25 CLAW ANGLE
+81
+.6 25%
-25
+73 10% +1.47 2% +.88 15% +.021
DOC
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+20
+.47
+.39 10% +3.15
+.28 10% +73 20% +69 25% +130 2% +97 2% +227 1% +367 1%
E&B Lady Plus 643 - $210,000 dam of Wildcat
• A highlight of the 2021 sale season, Wildcat is a feature in the Genex line-up from the Benoit program known for producing some of the most consistent, functional and fault-free Angus cattle. Semen on this now-deceased sire is extremely valuable and rare. • He excels to the top of the breed in his ability to transmit high-performance genetics for growth and curve-bending carcass traits. His dam, E&B Lady Plus 643, is backed by generations of maternal breeding and serves as a donor in the prominent Deer Valley Farm and Madeiras Farm in Tennessee. • Wildcat sired standouts in this set of bulls and in our replacement heifer pen as well. He offers a lot of usefulness and versatility with top percent $Values across the board and a pedigree rich in maternal heritage.
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Mill Brae PW Joanie 8223 - Elite Donor dam of Lots 3, 5, 6, 7, 10 & 11. Her sons averaged $8800 in our 2023 sale and all her daughters have been retained in the herd.
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3033 BD: 01-22-2023 TATTOO: 3033 AAA: +*20744892
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+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #MCC Daybreak Mill Brae IF Joanie 9088
• With a birth to yearling spread, carcass EPDs, and $Values at the top of the breed coupled with the maternal strength of Joanie 8223, Lot 3 offers endless potential for an operation. A docile, easy-going powerhouse Heifer Bull that’s been a standout since birth. With Wildcat semen being very rare, this is an opportunity to add his influence to your herd.
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
19810163
E&B Lady Plus 643
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
*MILL BRAE PW JOANIE 8223
19237951
Mill Brae DB Joanie 1072
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+9
+0 25%
+88 3%
+158 2%
+.34 4%
+1.68
+1.0 10%
+.73
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+14.5 25% +10
+31 20% +102 15% +1.0 10%
-39
+91 1% +1.11 15% +.77
+.030
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+13
+.51
+.39 10% +4.05
+.52
+68
+84 2% +140 1% +77 15% +216 2% +348 2%
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ET
ET
100
ET
100 35.10 3.73
93
11.7
103
3.21
1
Mill Brae Benchmark 2025 - Maternal brother to Lot 3 selling to Joe & Anita Miller in our 2023 sale.
Mill Brae Benchmark 2038 - Maternal brother to Lot 3 selling to Shannon Ardery in our 2023 sale.
Mill Brae Benchmark 2033 - Maternal brother to Lot 3 and 2nd high-selling bull in our 2023 sale selling to Doug & Kyler Coupel.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
7
SPRING YEARLING BULLS
Mill Brae PW Blackcap 7193 - Donor dam of Lots 4, 8, 9, 12, 13 & 15. Her sons averaged $7,000 in our 2023 sale and are working for Joe & Anita Miller and Stuewe Ranch.
Mill Brae Pro Blackcap 1092 - Maternal sister to Blackcap 7193 and dam of Mill Brae Identified 4031, a popular sire in the Angus breed.
Mill Brae Benchmark 2049 - Maternal brother to Lot 4 selling to Joe & Anita Miller in our 2023 sale.
• This bull makes a statement and is as impressive in person as he is on paper. He’s inherited his dam’s massive stature and steps down on sound feet and legs. • An atypical heifer bull with extra muscling and dimension that offers breed-leading growth, carcass merit and $Values across the board. He gained 3.48 lbs on test ratioing 108 and ultrasound scanned at .27 for fat. He’s pure muscle with all the extra bells and whistles. • With generations of proven and potent Mill Brae females in his pedigree, his daughters will be keepers and he’ll sire scale-crushing, money-making progeny. • His dam just calved a Trademark heifer that should make an exceptional replacement.
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3034 BD: 01-22-2023 TATTOO: 3034 AAA: +*20744893
4
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #Connealy Freightliner #Mill Brae SA Blackcap 3025
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
19810163
E&B Lady Plus 643
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
+*MILL BRAE PW BLACKCAP 7193 Mill Brae FL Blackcap 5002 18923154
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+12 10%
+.4
+81 10%
+143 10%
+.30 20%
+1.54
+.5
+1.24
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+10.3
+12 20% +29 CLAW ANGLE
+52
+.2
-13
+71 10% +.94 25% +.69
+.038
DOC
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+16
+.58
+.52
+1.78
+.50
+75 25% +84 2% +111 15% +66 25% +177 15% +305 10%
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ET
ET
100
ET
100 35.10 3.67
91
12.5
110
3.48
1
BARRETT CATTLE & MILL BRAE RANCH SALE
8
SPRING YEARLING BULLS
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3046 BD: 01-27-2023 TATTOO: 3046 AAA: +*20744905
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3040 BD: 01-25-2023 TATTOO: 3040 AAA: +*20744899
5
8
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #MCC Daybreak Mill Brae IF Joanie 9088
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #Connealy Freightliner #Mill Brae SA Blackcap 3025
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
19810163
19810163
E&B Lady Plus 643
E&B Lady Plus 643
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
*MILL BRAE PW JOANIE 8223
+*MILL BRAE PW BLACKCAP 7193 Mill Brae FL Blackcap 5002 18923154
19237951
Mill Brae DB Joanie 1072
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+12 10%
+1.2
+89 3%
+155 3%
+.32 10%
+1.70
+.7
+.51
+10 20%
+2.0
+83 10%
+144 10%
+.29 25%
+1.64
+.5
+.33
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+13.7
+12 20% +29 CLAW ANGLE
+111 10%
+.9 10%
-43
+85 2% +1.12 15% +.83 25% +.036
+8.5
+10
+26
+75
+.3
-23
+69 15% +1.20 10% +.59
+.056
DOC
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+21
+.55
+.45
+3.32
+.64
+64
+82 3% +133 1% +78 15% +210 3% +336 3%
+6
+.51
+.42 20% +1.79
+.58
+61
+77 10% +106 20% +77 15% +183 15% +298 15%
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ET
ET
100
ET
100 34.76 5.03
125
10.5
92
3.24
1
ET
ET
100
ET
100 34.19 5.09
126
11.4
100 3.72
2
• Tied for 2nd high gaining from weaning to yearling.
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3028 BD: 01-20-2023 TATTOO: 3028 AAA: +*20744887
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3038 BD: 01-24-2023 TATTOO: 3038 AAA: +*20744897
6
9
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #MCC Daybreak Mill Brae IF Joanie 9088
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #Connealy Freightliner #Mill Brae SA Blackcap 3025
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
19810163
19810163
E&B Lady Plus 643
E&B Lady Plus 643
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
*MILL BRAE PW JOANIE 8223
+*MILL BRAE PW BLACKCAP 7193 Mill Brae FL Blackcap 5002 18923154
19237951
Mill Brae DB Joanie 1072
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+8
+3.8
+94 1%
+165 1%
+.36 2%
+1.81
+1.0 10%
+.63
+13 10%
+.5
+82 10%
+151 5%
+.35 3%
+1.44
+.5
+.99
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+12.6
+6
+26
+106 10% +1.0 10%
-38
+87 1% +1.02 20% +.83 25% +.043
+10.9
+12 20% +30 25% +80
+.4
-27
+73 10% +.88
+.66
+.042
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+20
+.54
+.43 25% +3.39
+.71
+65
+77 10% +128 2% +72 20% +200 5% +324 5%
+18
+.52
+.46
+.22
+.38
+67
+80 5% +127 3% +62
+190 10% +313 10%
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ET
ET
100
ET
100 32.03
4.45
110
11.3
99
3.63
1
ET
ET
100
ET
100 35.16 4.39
109
10.4
91
3.09
1
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3042 BD: 01-25-2023 TATTOO: 3042 AAA: +*20744901
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3048 BD: 01-27-2023 TATTOO: 3048 AAA: +*20744907
7
10
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #MCC Daybreak Mill Brae IF Joanie 9088
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #MCC Daybreak Mill Brae IF Joanie 9088
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
19810163
19810163
E&B Lady Plus 643
E&B Lady Plus 643
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
*MILL BRAE PW JOANIE 8223
*MILL BRAE PW JOANIE 8223
19237951
19237951
Mill Brae DB Joanie 1072
Mill Brae DB Joanie 1072
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+9
+2.5
+88 3%
+153 4%
+.31 15%
+1.64
+.9 15%
+.52
+8
+2.2
+77 15%
+142 10%
+.31 15%
+1.41
+.6
+.96
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+11.8
+9
+28
+99 15%
+.8 15%
-36
+83 2% +1.08 15% +.78
+.068
+13.9
+9
+31 20% +85
+.6
-30
+69 15% +1.04 20% +.58
+.046
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+22
+.55
+.45
+3.89
+.52
+64
+78 10% +129 2% +72 20% +201 5% +325 4%
+30 5% +.51
+.46
+4.43
+.51
+71
+71 20% +118 10% +69 20% +187 10% +314 10%
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ET
ET
100
ET
100 36.19 4.44
110
11.6
102
3.30
1
ET
ET
100
ET
100 35.26 3.95
98
10.8
95
2.68
1
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
9
SPRING YEARLING BULLS
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3037 BD: 01-24-2023 TATTOO: 3037 AAA: +*20744896
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3053 BD: 01-29-2023 TATTOO: 3053 AAA: +*20744911
11
13
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #MCC Daybreak Mill Brae IF Joanie 9088
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #Connealy Freightliner #Mill Brae SA Blackcap 3025
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
19810163
19810163
E&B Lady Plus 643
E&B Lady Plus 643
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
*MILL BRAE PW JOANIE 8223
+*MILL BRAE PW BLACKCAP 7193 Mill Brae FL Blackcap 5002 18923154
19237951
Mill Brae DB Joanie 1072
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+13 10%
+1.6
+81 10%
+146 10%
+.31 15%
+1.56
+.6
+.58
+12 10%
+1.0
+72 25%
+133 20%
+.27
+1.63
+.5
+1.45 20%
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+12.2
+10
+30 25% +93 20%
+.7 25%
-34
+77 5% +1.11 15% +.60
+.029
+8.8
+6
+29
+77
+.5
-25
+53
+.89
+.54
+.049
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+16
+.59
+.44
+2.93
+.66
+59
+76 10% +123 4% +74 15% +198 10% +316 10%
+13
+.50
+.42 20% +1.00
+.46
+53
+69 25% +98
+61
+159
+259
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ET
ET
100
ET
100 38.16 4.60 100
11.5
100 3.49
1
ET
ET
100
ET
100 36.32 3.53
88
11.8
104
3.01
1
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3055 BD: 02-01-2023 TATTOO: 3055 AAA: +*20744912
MILL BRAE WILDCAT 3026 BD: 01-19-2023 TATTOO: 3026 AAA: +*20744886
12
14
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #Connealy Freightliner #Mill Brae SA Blackcap 3025
+*GAR Discovery 6737H
#*V A R Discovery 2240 *G A R Ingenuity 3132 #*Connealy Confidence Plus #+E&b Lady Credence 190 #+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #Connealy Freightliner #Mill Brae SA Blackcap 3025
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
*E & B WILDCAT 9402
19810163
19810163
E&B Lady Plus 643
E&B Lady Plus 643
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
#+*Basin Payweight 1682
+*MILL BRAE PW BLACKCAP 7193 Mill Brae FL Blackcap 5002 18923154
+*MILL BRAE PW BLACKCAP 7193 Mill Brae FL Blackcap 5002 18923154
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+8
+2.1
+82 10%
+146 10%
+.32 10%
+1.58
+.6
+.56
+11 15%
+1.6
+75 20%
+134 20%
+.33 10%
+.72 25%
+.1
+1.67 10%
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+10.9
+10
+25
+87 25%
+.6
-28
+60 25% +.96 25% +.71
+.037
+9.8
+12 20% +28 CLAW ANGLE
+74
+.2
-23
+64 20% +1.22 10% +.59
+.049
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
DOC
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+23
+.55
+.53
+2.64
+.69
+62
+73 15% +109 15% +68 20% +177 15% +292 20%
+16
+.63
+.50
+.19
+.44
+57
+72 20% +123 4% +78 15% +201 5% +318 10%
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ACT BW ADJ WW WR
ADJ YW
YR
ADJ SC
ADJ IMF
IMF RATIO ADJ RE
RE RATIO
ADG DISPOSITION
ET
ET
100
ET
100 35.50 3.44
85
10.8
95
2.98
1
ET
ET
100
ET
100 33.42 3.02
75
10.1
89
3.39
1
Mill Brae PW Joanie 8223 and her natural calf sired by Sitz Resilient 10208.
BARRETT CATTLE & MILL BRAE RANCH SALE
10
SPRING YEARLING BULLS
Crawford Guarantee 9137 - Sire of Lots 15-19
BD: 02-19-2019 Reference Sire CRAWFORD GUARANTEE 9137 TATTOO: 9137 AAA: *19526770
#+*Basin Payweight 1682 Pride Fair of Conanga 351
#+*Basin Payweight 006S 21AR O Lass 7017 #*A A R Ten X 7008 S A Pride Fawn of Conanga 1512 #*Connealy Arsenal 2174 #Ebba of Conanga 808 #*B/R New Day 454 +G A R Objective N906
*CONNEALY PAYRAISE
18534920
#*Connealy Armory
*CRAWFORD MS ARMORY D40
18544335
+*G A R New Day N2290
CED
BW
WW
YW
RADG
DMI
YH
SC
+11 15%
+0 25%
+76 20%
+152 5%
+.34 4%
+2.12
+.2
+1.24 25%
HP
CEM
MILK
MW
MH
$EN
CW MARB
RE
FAT
+13.0
+7
+27
+68
-.3
-20
+55
+.56
+.44
+.026
DOC
CLAW ANGLE
PAP
HS
$M
$W
$F
$G
$B
$C
+27 15% +.60
+.56
+3.26
+.59
+69
+68
+101
+44
+145
+257
Mill Brae Guarantee K004 - ¾ AN X ¼ SM son of Guarantee selling in our 2023 sale to Quarter Circle A.
• A six-frame, high-volume, three-dimensional power bull with stunning phenotype. • High-accuracy bull with double-digit CED, breed-leading WW and YW EPDs. • He sires easy-going dispositions, added muscle expression, depth of body, and reduces mature frame. • Our Guarantees have been fluid movers with sound foot structure. • A son, Mill Brae Guarantee K004, was so impressive last year we flushed his Simmental dam back to Guarantee and have some equally impressive calves on the ground.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
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