Ertel Cattle Co Bull Sale Genetic Trait Information
Cumulative Percent of Bulls in EPD Rank
EPD % Rank
CE
BW 30% 58% 72%
WW 26% 47% 58%
YW
MB
Color and Polled Traits Polled Status of Sale Bulls 91% - Homozygous Polled Color Status of Sale Bulls 89% - Homozygous Black
Top 15% Top 35% Top 50%
40% 72% 77%
28% 47% 62%
43% 68% 79%
BW average: 74.6 WW average: 779 YW average: 1166 Bull Average Weights
Sire and Dam Verification 100% are sire verified 100% are dam verified
Genomic Enhanced EPDs - The major benefits of GE EPDs are: risk reduction through improved accuracies, value of time to assess breeding stock at a younger age, increased rate of genetic progress, and getting data on economically important traits which are expensive or difficult to measure. All bulls have DNA submitted for GE EPDs. Cattle selling with GE EPDs in the sale book are denoted with the GGP logo in the pedigree of the respective bull. All other animals have GE EPDs pending and will be available on the supplement sheet sale day.
Ertel Cattle Company is proud to be recognized by the American Gelbvieh Association as a Cow Power Elite Herd — a distinction earned by less than 3% of active breeders nationwide. We have committed to genotyping all of our females, including every replacement heifer, to identify the most productive, maternally efficient, and profitable genetics in our herd. Through comprehensive genomic testing and performance reporting, we generate more accurate EPDs and verified pedigrees — delivering greater confidence, consistency, and predictability for our customers. Cow Power Elite status reflects our dedication to disciplined, data-driven selection decisions and our commitment to building long-term value into every female and every calf we produce.
Every fall, the American Gelbvieh Association honors the females in the herdbook that exhibit consistent maternal efficiency through the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program. The American Gelbvieh Association credits its members who continue to place selection emphasis on the maternal traits of the breed by being owners or breeders of these outstanding Gelbvieh and Balancer® females . Dams of Dominance AGA Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction Ertel Cattle Company ranks number 16 in the Breed for DOM and DOD. Ranks number 4 in the state of Missouri.
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