FEMALES: 1. All yearling females sell as open and ready to breed. 2. Fall calving females are safe in calf unless otherwise noted on sale day. 3. In the event an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the animal may be returned to the farm of the seller if in good condition and complying with the health requirements of the seller’s state. The seller shall be entitled to six months trial following the return of the animals in which to prove that the animal is a breeder. If at the end of six months the seller is unable to prove the animal is a breeder the seller shall, at the option of the buyer, replace the animal with another of equal value, or if the buyer prefers, credit toward one female will be given in the following year’s sale. 4. All claims for adjustment or refund on the females must be made by December 21, 2026. Mortality insurance on the cattle will be available at the settlement table on sale day. What is an EPD? The Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the increase or decrease in performance for a given trait that you can expect from the progeny of an animal compared to breed average. EPDs are expressed in pounds as a plus (+) or minus (-) figure. What makes EPDs so valuable? EPDs take into consideration the performance of the individual as well as the performance of relatives and progeny, and the with- in-herd ratios of contemporary progeny groups. They also factor out the management and environmental differences that may exist between herds. EPDs can accurately be used to compare bulls in different herds within the breed. It is important to select for EPD traits that match your operational goals. If you are looking for a bull to use on virgin heifers, birth weight EPD is a primary consideration. If you keep or sell replacement heif- ers, milk EPD is a major factor. If your calves are sold at weaning time with no replacement females retained, then weaning EPD is of vital importance. Those of you who background your calves should con- centrate on yearling weight EPD. Many times a balance in all traits is required, depending on your individual situation. It is important to understand that EPDs are accompanied by accura- cy values and may fluctuate up or down as accuracy increases.
GUARANTEE
In addition to the below stated guarantee, all cattle sell under the Suggested Sale Terms and Conditions of the American Angus Asso- ciation. BULLS: 1. All bulls selling are guaranteed to be breeders for the first breeding season. Breeding season is defined as the 90-day period following the first turnout of the bulls. In the event an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the animal may be returned to the farm/ranch of the seller if in good condition and complying with the health require - ments of the seller’s state. The seller shall be entitled to a 6 month trial following the return of the animal in which to prove that the animal is a breeder. If at the end of 6 months the seller is unable to prove that the animal is a breeder the seller shall, at the option of the buyer, replace the animal with another of equal value or refund the purchase price. The return of the full purchase price shall in any case be deemed full satisfaction and settlement. 2. This breeding guarantee on the bulls by the seller will apply with the exception of: (a) injury or disease occurring after the sale, (b) gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the buyer. 3. However, all bulls selling for $3,500 or more are guaranteed against breeding injury for the first breeding season. Breeding season is defined as the 90-day period following the first turnout of the bulls. Breeding injury is defined as injury to penis or preputial tear with inability to extend. If a replacement bull is available, he will be provided, or if the buyer prefers, credit toward one bull will be giv- en in the following year’s sale, less salvage value of the injured bull, less $10 per day the bull has been in use since first turnout. Please notify us as soon as possible should injury occur and prior to the injured bull being sold for salvage. Guarantee ends August 31, 2026.
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