Welcome to Synergy XVIII Sale and the $15,000 Synergy Showcase SYNERGY SHOWCASE
The Synergy Showcase is an annual event sponsored by Synergy members. Show calves purchased from a Synergy member are eligible for Synergy Showcase XVIII to be held September 28. Contact any Synergy member for details and rules of the unique, one-of-a kind showcase. Entry card and class breaks are on page 4. Heifers purchased in the sale can show in the Showcase, September 28. BROADCAST VIDEO, MAIL OR PHONE BIDS If you are unable to attend the sale in person, please feel free to contact Terry Reagan or any Synergy member (see cover for cell numbers) to place your bid which will be handled with the utmost confidence. We thank you for all bids and feel confident that our cattle will assist you in accomplishing your genetic goals. Sale day phones 512-587-7896 or 956-207-1447. Sale will be broadcast live on www.dvauction.com AUCTIONEER Terry Reagan 210-414-4411 SALES STAFF Representatives from the Gulf Coast Cattleman , Weekly Livestock Reporter , Southern Livestock Standard and American Simmental Association will be at the sale. EPDS EPDs current August 22, 2025. GLOSSARY All-Purpose Index (API): Evaluates sires for use on the entire cow herd (bred to both Angus first–calf heifers and mature cows) with the portion of their daughters required to maintain herd size retained and the remaining heifers and steers put on feed and sold grade and yield. Terminal Index (TI): Evaluates sire for use on mature Angus cows with all offspring put on feed and sold grade and yield. Using API and TI: First, determine which index to use; if you’re keeping replacements use API, if not, TI. Then just as with EPDs zero in on the unit difference between the bulls. The difference can be used to determine how much a bull is worth compared to another. Or, put another way, how much you can pay for one bull compared to another. For example, when buying an all-purpose-type sire, you can quickly figure a bull scoring +100 for API is worth an extra $6,000 over a +50 bull if both are exposed to 30 cows over 4 years ($50 diff. x 30 hd. X 4 yr.=$6,000). A percentile-ranking chart is required to determine where a bull’s index value ranks him relative to other bulls in the breed. For percentile rankings or more detailed information about EPDs and $ indexes visit www.simmental.org. PARTNERSHIP LOTS In the case of bull partnership lots, the new partner will have first choice to decide what 60 days they will be able to breed the bull. All decisions relating to the possession, showing, promotion, collecting of semen, and marketing will be mutually agreed upon prior to the transaction with both parties dividing all future expenses and net revenue. Female partnership lots will be owned 50/50 with all future production being co- owned. The partner with possession will receive $375 per year for maintenance from the other partner. A partner that is selling their interest must give the other partner the right to match any bona fide guaranteed offer prior to selling their interest to a third party. Contract on these lots will be available on sale day. SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS All cattle sell under the ASA terms and conditions. Copies will be available on sale day. CATTLE TRANSPORTATION Professional haulers will be on hand to assist you with the delivery of your cattle. We will assist you in making the most economical trucking arrangements. HEALTH All sale cattle of age will be brucellosis and tuberculosis tested and will have the necessary health papers to travel to other states. Any export health papers will be provided at the seller’s expense.
SEMEN OFFER ON FEMALES Buyers will receive two units of semen with each female purchased from any of the bulls owned and collected by that particular consigning Synergy member of that lot. This semen is solely for use on your purchased female. Your choice of semen must be made prior to May 1, 2026. SEMEN POLICY ON BULLS IN SALE Synergy consignors reserve the right to collect 300 units of semen from any of our bulls in this sale at our expense and at the buyer’s convenience. RANCH LOCATION Directions From Giddings - Hwy 290 leads to Giddings, at the intersection of Hwy 290 and Hwy 77, go South on Hwy 77 approximately 2 miles and turn left on Road #223 (just past the large beige water tower), go about ½ mile and turn left on gravel road #2231. Stay on Road #2231 until you cross the cattle guard and follow trailer and parking signs. Directions From LaGrange - From LaGrange go North on Hwy 77 approximately 16 miles and watch for sign to County Rd. #223 and turn right on Rd. #223 (just before the large beige water tower) go about ½ mile and turn left on gravel road #2231. Stay on Road #2231 until you cross the cattle guard and follow trailer and parking signs. Physical address: 1316 Private Road 2231, Giddings, Texas 78942 AIR TRANSPORTATION We are 60 minutes from Austin Bergstrom Airport which is serviced by most airlines including Southwest and American. CATTLE LOAD OUT We will not load any of the sale cattle until after the sale. CATALOG AND VIDEOS MAY BE VIEWED AT Super 8, 979-542-9666 Motel 6, 979-542-5791 America’s Best Value Inn, 979-542-3111 Book your reservation under the Simbrah Synergy room block at the above hotels. RVS WELCOME South Forty RV Park 979/366-9341 3689 South Hwy 77 Giddings, Texas ALL PERSONS ATTENDING THIS SALE DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. Synergy, Synergy members, sale management or host Tim Smith, are not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur during or at the location of the Synergy Sale or Synergy Showcase. Sale book produced by The Hollida Company/Cattle Design. Majority of photography by Cattle Solutions. www.smithgenetics.com SALE ACCOMMODATIONS Best Western, 979-542-5000 Syn-er-gy n. The action of two or more to achieve an effect of which each is individually incapable. Participants in Synergy have committed to marketing their best genetics and making this event more by working together rather than as individuals. Synergy was developed to be a showcase for the breed. Please come join us.
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