EPD INFORMATION In this catalog we have included data on the core performance traits. With the ever- expanding database predictions on more traits than ever before, we have had to narrow our EPD selection to these core items. If you would like additional information on any traits not listed, please let us know. The EPDs provided are current as of the date the catalog went to press. Real time data can be found on: www.RedAngus.org • www.simmental.org ONLINE BIDDING The sale will be broadcast live over the internet through DVAuction. To bid from your computer during the sale, complete this simple two step process: • Visit www. dvauction.com or call (402) 474-5557. Register by entering a User Name and Password. Enter your personal information on the next screen. • Click “Apply for Bidding.” Select the Lazy J Bar Ranch / Schnabel Simmentals Sale from the list of sales and click “Apply.” Complete the process by filling out the Banking and Lending information requested. DVAuction will contact you to let you know that you have been approved to bid and buy at the sale. We will assign you a buyer number after you have made a purchase on the sale through DVAuction. After the sale, Lazy J Bar Ranch or Schnabel Simmentals will contact you to make arrangements for payment and delivery of your purchases. Please Note: You must have high speed internet access (DSL, T-1, or Broadband) to bid during the sale. Any questions, please contact DVAuction at (402)- 474-5557 or support@dvauction.com. We recommend that you register at least one day before the sale for online bidding.
TESTICLE MEASUREMENTS Testicular size is an indicator of puberty in both bulls and females, so selecting bulls with larger scrotal circumference measurements will not only ensure you of a bull who can service more cows over a given period of time, but will also provide you with daughters who will cycle earlier. Recommendations for Scrotal Circumference
12-14 15-20 21-30 30+
MONTHS OF AGE
35 37 39 49 Excellent 30-35 31-37 32-39 33-40 Good 30 31 32 33 Poor
SCROTAL CM
GENOMICALLY ENHANCED EPDS All the bulls of both breeds have been genetically
profiled to enhance the accuracy of their EPDs, verify parentage and, on the Simmentals, determine polled status and color.
QR CODES Using your cell phone, scan the QR code next to each lot to view their videos on DVAuction. Videos will be available the second week in February.
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