Samantha Cunningham Faculty Advisor
Melanie Astorga-Faudoa Greeley, CO
Grace Stott Redmond, OR
Hailey Wood Sacramento, CA
Matthew Hawkins Brighton, CO
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- Colorado State University 2025-26 Seedstock Sales Class - (L to R): Melanie Astorga-Faudoa, Greeley, CO; Hailey Wood, Sacramento, CA; Samantha Cunningham, PhD, course instructor and Seedstock Team Faculty Advisor; Grace Stott, Redmond, OR; and Matthew Hawkins, Brighton, CO. Not pictured: Kody Garcia, Farmington, NM. Since 1976-77, under the direction of Dr. Bob Taylor, and later Drs. Tom Field and Jason Ahola, and now, Dr. Samantha Cunningham, CSU students have worked together to study purebred cattle marketing, herd pedigrees and production records, and seedstock sales management with the intent of planning, managing, and hosting the Annual CSU Bull & Female Sale. This year is no different, and these students are diligently studying and working to bring you the 49th Annual Sale to be held on February 21, 2026 at CSU-ARDEC in Fort Collins. Please be sure to save the date! To request a catalog or to preview sale cattle, please reach out to Dr. Cunningham .
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Matthew is a very recent graduate of CSU – graduating in December 2025 with a major in Animal Sciences and a minor in Agricultural Business. During his time at CSU, he was also a member of the CSU Ag Ambassadors. Looking ahead, Matthew would like to work with seedstock cow-calf operations to apply production principles gained through coursework and internship experiences, in addition to applying the detailed experiences gained through his involvement on the Seedstock Merchandising Team. His favorite part of the Seedstock Team is becoming close friends with teammates and working together to solve issues and achieve goals. When Matthew isn’t working in the barn, he enjoys hunting and fishing. When asked why other students should participate in the Seedstock Merchandising Program at CSU, Matthew said, “Seedstock has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my college career, and I believe that this experience is invaluable to anyone who has a desire to work in the livestock industry. This team teaches you how to work in a team setting and overcome adversity while working towards a common goal with a relatively short time frame.” — Matthew Hawkins – Brighton, CO Melanie is a Junior at CSU majoring in Animal Sciences and minoring in Intermediate Law Studies. She’s also very involved on campus – CSU Ag Ambassadors, Ag Leadership Resident Learning Community, Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority, Lideres in Agriculture, and Herd Health Club. Melanie hopes to attend vet school focusing on food animals or law school with an emphasis in ag policy. Her favorite thing about the Seedstock Team has been the people. In her free time, Melanie likes spending time with family, cooking alongside her mom, hanging out with her Corgi Paco, and painting. When asked why other students should participate in the Seedstock Merchandising program at CSU, she said, “It not only sets you up for success and responsibility, but you will get a family through doing this.” — Melanie Astorga Faudoa – Greeley, CO Hailey is a Sophomore at CSU double majoring in Animal Sciences and Equine Science planning to graduate Spring 2028. At CSU, she’s also a member of the Stress Physiology Lab and CSU Ag Ambassadors. After graduation, Hailey would like to work in the area of advanced reproduction technologies in cattle and small ruminants. Her favorite thing about the Seedstock Team has been making breeding recommendations and feeding show heifers as a team on the weekends. When she’s not in the show barn or the sheep barn, Hailey likes wake surfing, snowboarding, and going to the racetrack. When asked why other students should participate in the Seedstock Team, Hailey said, “There is more to the Seedstock Program than what you may think. On the surface, members gain valuable real-world experience in all aspects of cattle management and handling. From working pen cattle in the barn week in and week out or getting sale bulls ready to sell in the spring, there is no doubt that members will come out as better stewards. There is an aspect of this team though that is almost something that can only be experienced. When a group of students with so much passion, determination, and grit come together with a shared goal to be better than the day before, really neat things start to happen. Each year the quality of cattle are getting better, the bull sale’s success is increasing, and people are starting to whisper. It is an honor this year to be apart of such an amazing team and to work with cattle that have such a big history and an even bigger future.” — Hailey Wood – Sacramento, CA Grace is a Sophomore at CSU studying Animal Sciences with a minor in Agricultural Business and plans to graduate Spring 2028. Outside of the Seedstock Team, Grace is a member of the CSU Ag Ambassadors and the Stockgrowers Association. After graduation she hopes to pursue a career in animal breeding and genetics within the seedstock beef cattle industry. Raised on her family’s ranch in Oregon, Grace has developed and shaped a passion for improving genetics and helping producers build more productive, efficient herds. She aims to be part of the next generation driving positive change and long-term progress in the beef industry. To date, Grace’s favorite part of the Seedstock Team has been the memories and relationships made with her team—spending long hours in the barn together washing heifers, having both light-hearted and deep conversations riding to bull sales or more colorful conversations in the picture pen. She has genuinely made friends that will last a lifetime and the Seedstock Team experience has completely changed the trajectory of her college career. When asked why future students should participate in the Seedstock Program at CSU, Grace said, “Joining the Seedstock Program gives you hands-on experience working with cattle every day, from evaluating genetics to helping with management and preparation for our annual bull sale. It’s challenging, it’s fun, and it teaches you skills and lessons that will stick with you long after graduation that you could never gain in a classroom. If you’re looking to grow as a producer, a teammate, and a future leader in the beef industry, this program is an amazing opportunity.” — Grace Stott – Redmond, OR
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¬ Welcome to the 49th Annual CSU Bull & Female Sale
Nearly half a century of tradition and proven performance. Colorado State University is rich in tradition and the Annual Bull & Female Sale is no exception. As you preview the information to follow, please note that we are once again selling age-advantaged bulls. These bulls are ready to work and should be able to cover more females. Again, this year, you’ll find bulls and females from the CSU-Beef Improvement Center (CSU-BIC) at Saratoga, WY. We have partnered with CSU-BIC to deliver you registered Angus bulls born and raised at higher elevations. These cattle were brought to CSU-ARDEC after weaning and developed alongside the Angus and Herefords born and raised here near Fort Collins. Cattle from CSU- BIC will be identified as such later in this catalog. Listed on the following pages you will find performance, reproductive, and pedigree information, as well as EPDs on just over 40 bulls and females from a source you can trust. All cattle in the sale have tested free of persistent BVD. Every bull listed in the catalog has undergone a complete reproductive and soundness exam to ensure that they are ready to go to work for you. All females have been palpated safe in calf as recent as 30-days prior to sale day. After weaning, bulls and females were tested for gain and feed efficiency. All cattle listed here have been PAP tested by Dr. Tim Holt, DVM; and different than in years past, bulls continued to develop in Fort Collins at CSU-ARDEC through the summer and fall. To give you added confidence and assurance, Dr. Holt has provided more detailed explanation regarding PAP scores from moderate elevations. Hereford females and one group of commercial females spent the summer grazing at CSU-ARDEC at Fort Collins, CO. The other group of commercial Angus females listed here are from our CSU-Beef Improvement Center herd at Saratoga, WY; and like the bulls from CSU-BIC, they will be identified as such later in the catalog. Students enrolled in our Seedstock Merchandising courses have been heavily involved in the selection and preparation of animals for this year’s sale. The Seedstock Sales Management class, together with the Seedstock Merchandising Team, as well as others, have taken bull photos, written catalog comments, evaluated data, and helped to clip sale cattle. As I write this letter, Seedstock Team students are making final preparations on one pen of Hereford cattle that they will display and show in The Yards during the 2025 National Western Stock Show – a pen of Spring Yearling Hereford Heifers. Please be sure to ask the students about their time in Denver when you see them at our Annual Sale in February here in Fort Collins. This year’s sale will once again be at CSU-ARDEC in Fort Collins. We will sell cattle in the CSU-ARDEC Conference Center; some of you may remember it as the Taylor Center. As we carry Dr. Taylor’s legacy of “learning by doing”, what a privilege it is to sell cattle in a facility named for the man who founded the Seedstock Merchandising program at CSU! We have once again partnered with DV Auctions to provide our customers and community the ability to view the sale and bid online. We will be selling cattle on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. If you will be bidding online, we suggest that you register to bid prior to Sale Day. If you have questions or are interested in bidding alternatives, please reach out to the sale representatives listed in the catalog. Come early on Saturday morning prior to the sale, we’ll have engaging conversations with industry leaders and foster industry connections at CSU-ARDEC. We’ll have the coffee on at 7:30, and at 8 a.m. we’ll have an engaging Cattle Chat with industry leaders. After which, there will be opportunity to connect with industry professionals and preview cattle until the sale starts at 11 a.m. It’s sure to be a great morning! We invite you to view the bulls any time prior to the sale at the ARDEC facility. Please reach out to any of the sale representatives listed in this catalog for more information on the sale and the cattle listed in this catalog. The Seedstock Team would love to preview the cattle for you before sale day; please contact Dr. Sam Cunningham to schedule a visit. Sale information and videos will be available online (https://agsci.colostate. edu/ansci). We are looking forward to sharing this year’s offering with you! Be sure to come early on sale day to join us for coffee and breakfast, connect with industry, visit with our students, and get a preview of the cattle. See you there!
Samantha Cunningham, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Animal Sciences Seedstock Team Faculty Advisor
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The Seedstock Merchandising Team and Seedstock Sales Class would like to extend special thanks to the CSU-ARDEC Livestock Staff for all that they do; to Dr. Tim Holt and his team with the CSU Vet Teaching Hospital; to Mr. Nate Lucas and Mr. Bob Pemberton with Northern Feed and Bean; to CSU Alumni Mr. & Mrs. Ty Sexton for their time and expertise shared with students; to Ms. Megan Berg, CSU Alumni with Flying M Photography and Ms. Kaitlyn Fulmer, CSU and Seedstock Team Alumni with Kaitlyn Mackenzie Photography for sharing their time and talents in the picture pen; to the Don Norgren Family for their years of support of this team and the CSU Hereford herd; to Constructive Cattle Services--Mr. Michael Harvey for helping get sale bulls ready; to countless friends, alumni, and fellow students for time and support; and to Dr. Patrick Doyle, Dr. Stephen Coleman, and Dr. Mark Enns in the Animal Sciences Department for their continued support of this curriculum and program. Special thanks to Bowen Tolle with Biozyme, Inc. for sponsoring breakfast sale day, to 287 Ranch Supply for donating ear tags, and to Dennis Anderson and Jhoany Juarez with Dairy Tech for sponsoring buyer’s gifts. Thanks also to the following for their support of our herd’s genetic progress: Aaron Arnett, ST Genetics; Lorna Marshall, Select Sires; Bobby Strecker, ABS Global; Cody Sankey and Gail Rippe, Genex; Coyote Ridge Ranch and Mayo Ridge Ranch; Rausch Herefords; Churchhill Cattle; Olson Ranches; Sandhill Farms; Brumley Farms; Matheny Herefords; Atkins Herefords; Everhart Herefords; and GKB Cattle. We appreciate your support of the Seedstock Merchandising Team!
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CSU Bull & Female Sale February 21, 2026 | 11 am MST — Selling — Age- Advantaged, Altitude Tested Angus, Hereford, and Polled Hereford, Plus Bred Females
BREEDING GUARANTEE: All cattle will sell under the suggested terms and conditions of their respective breed associations. American Hereford Association Guarantee: https://hereford.org/ wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Terms-of-Sale-for-Auctions-2009.pdf American Angus Association Guarantee: https://www.angus.org/ general/Docs/suggested_sale_terms.pdf All claims must be submitted in writing to the seller on/before December 31 of the year purchased, along with semen evaluation and health report, at buyer’s expense, from a licensed veterinarian. Seller shall have the privilege of trying bull after his return before making any adjustment. This guarantee is void if there is evidence of improper management in caring for the animal or the bull’s inability to breed is due to sickness or injury which incurred after being sold. LOADING: Cattle will be available to load out at the conclusion of the sale. Any cattle sold in the sale will be fed and cared for up to 7 days following the sale at CSU-ARDEC, but at the buyer’s (owner’s) risk. Death or injury after the animal is sold is at the buyer’s risk. Delivery is the responsibility of the buyer. CSU will not deliver any cattle, but we will assist buyers in making delivery arrangements. Any cattle left over 7 days will be charged a fee of $25/hd/d. Please contact Samantha Cunningham, CSU Animal Sciences or Christina Nash, CSU-ARDEC following the sale to make arrangements. RETAINED SEMEN INTEREST: CSU is retaining a ½ semen interest on all bulls, unless otherwise announced. The buyer will have full and immediate possession of the bull, 100% salvage value, and ½ interest in future semen sales. The retained semen-only interest, which is a royalty interest in future semen sales, will be owned by CSU and will include the right to collect semen on the bull at CSU’s expense and the buyer’s convenience. INSURANCE: Insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. LIABILITY: Any persons at the sale do so at their own risk. Colorado State University and its employees assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for accidents which may occur. REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER Registration papers on purchased cattle will be transferred to the buyer at the seller’s expense.
2026 LOCATION CSU-ARDEC Conference Center 4482 E. County Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80524 SALE TIME: 11 a.m. MST
SALE REPRESENTATIVES Samantha Cunningham, CSU...............................979-220-5681 CSU-ARDEC..........................................................970-491-6274 Justin B. Stout, Auctioneer Stout Auction Services........................................913-645-5136 Kane Aegerter, American Hereford Assoc..........402-641-8699 Ryan Large, DV Auction.......................................308-340-9859 Ty Groshans, Western Livestock Journal............970-818-6016 Mark Enns, CSU-BIC............................................970-988-5854
AUCTIONEER Justin B. Stout, Stout Auction Services BIDDING:
We recommend setting up your absentee bidding option prior to sale day. If you have questions regarding bidding, please contact any of the Sale Representatives. Online bidding will be available through DV Auction. High-speed internet connections are recommended. The auctioneer will settle and render a final decision on any disputes pertaining to bidding. TERMS: Terms of sale are cash. Checks should be made payable to Colorado State University. All cattle must be paid for before loading. All cattle are the buyer’s risk as soon as sold. Announcements made from the auction block will take precedence over the printed material in Health certificates will be furnished on each lot and out-of-state transport clearance will be obtained. All bulls have tested negative for persistently infected (PI) BVD and trich. All females have tested negative for persistently infected (PI) BVD and have been palpated for pregnancy. CONTRACT The previous terms and guarantee shall constitute a contract between the buyer and the seller. this catalog. HEALTH:
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PAP Risk Category Flow Chart CSU ARDEC Timothy N. Holt, DVM, Rhyannon Moore-Foster, DVM Tested on May 22 and rechecked December 15, 2025 Location of PAP Test: Fort Collins, Colorado — Elevation 5213 feet
PAP Risk Factor Moderate Elevation Test Chart PAP tests conducted at elevation 5000-5500 ft. (70-75% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
AP Score
Use at Low Elev. (<4000 feet)
Use at Moderate Elev. (4000-5500 FEET )
Use at High Elev. (5500-7500 feet)
Use at Extreme (>7500 feet)
34-41
Low Risk
Low Risk
Low Risk
Low Risk
42-44
Low Risk
Low Risk
Low Risk
Moderate Risk
45-49
Moderate Risk
Moderate Risk
Moderate Risk
High Risk
>50
Moderate Risk
Moderate Risk
High Risk
High Risk
*When selecting an animal based on a PAP measurement other factors besides those listed above should be considered such as genetics or pedigree, PAP EPD’s, Systolic/Diastolic pressures, breed and previous illness. *Special consideration should be given to the amount of time the animal was exposed to elevation prior to testing. The predictability and repeatability of the PAP measurement improve with longer exposure to higher elevation (minimum of 4 weeks is required). *This chart is based on animals greater than 10 months of age. Testing older animals (>12 months) results in a higher predictive and repeatability of the measurement. *Testing of younger animals (<12months) may result in a greater variability to the predictive and repeatability measurement. Definitions: *Repeatable or Repeatability percent is a term used to give strength to a given PAP score predicting that if a PAP retest was carried out later in life, then the score would be close to or within the same category as the original measurement. For example, a PAP measurement taken below 4000 feet only has a 40% repeatable percent meaning that a repeat test only has a 40% chance of staying within the same risk category as the original test. *Predictive Value—this term is closely related to repeatability percent but specifically says that the original score can accurately predict what that animal will retest in a higher elevation. *Risk—Defined as the likelihood of an animal developing pulmonary hypertension themselves or being at risk for having a genetic predisposition for the disease The ARDEC bull facility lies at an elevation of 5213 feet which puts the repeatability and accuracy of the PAP test in the 70-75% accuracy level meaning that those bulls testing above 50mmHG should be purchased for use in elevations below 5213 feet. The above chart can be utilized as a guideline for purchasing a PAP tested bull for use at your home ranch elevation and what number you should consider. It is always a good idea to have the animal retested at some point after the bull is at the home ranch for greater than 4 weeks.
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The Norgren Family has supported the CSU Hereford herd and Seedstock Merchandising Team since 2008. Don loved Herefords and CSU and was proud to support their ventures. He took great pride in visiting with the faculty working with the herd and the team, offering sound Hereford advice and looking at their herd. Even after his passing in 2020, the Norgren Family has continued his involvement with the herd and the Seedstock Team. The CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team appreciates the continued support of the Norgren Family. We were fortunate to host them at ARDEC fall 2022 to update them on the current herd, as well as the team’s activities. It has been a pleasure to work with them to continue Don’s legacy.
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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. Accuracy (ACC), is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD. Accuracy will range from 0 to 1 with an accuracy closer to 1.0 indicating higher reliability. Accuracy is impacted by the amount of information that is included in the analysis including individual genotype and performance records as well as number of progeny and ancestral records. PRODUCTION Calving Ease Direct (CED), 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 (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 (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 (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), feed efficiency expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for post-weaning 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 in transmitting ability for feed intake during the post-weaning phase, compared to that of other sires. Yearling Height (YH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit yearling height compared to that of other sires. Scrotal Circumference (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting scrotal size compared to that of other sires. MANAGEMENT Claw Set (Claw), expressed in units of claw-set score, a lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with more symmetrical, even and appropriately spaced toes compared to another sire. Foot Angle (Angle), expressed in units of foot-angle score, a lower EPD is more favorable, indicating a sire will produce progeny with an angle closer to 45 degrees at the pastern and appropriate toe length and heel depth compared to another sire. Docility (DOC), expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility in a sire’s offspring compared to another sire. Pulmonary Arterial Pressure EPD (PAP), expressed in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire should produce progeny with a lower PAP score to decrease the risk of progeny contracting high altitude disease most commonly experienced at 5,500 ft or greater in elevation. Hair Shed EPD (HS) , expressed in units of hair shed score, with a lower EPD being more favorable. This indicates a sire should produce progeny who shed their winter coat earlier in the spring and has improved environmental adaptability in heat stressed areas and grazing endophyte-infected (hot) fescue. MATERNAL 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) , 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 (Milk), expressed in pounds of calf weaned, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability in his daughters. In other words, it is the part of the calf’s weaning weight attributes to milk and mothering ability. Mature Weight (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 (MH), expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires. CARCASS Carcass Weight (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 (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 (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. $VALUE INDEXES $Value Indexes, expressed in dollars per head, are multi-trait selection indexes where a higher value suggests more profit. The $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sire are expected to perform, on average, compared to progeny of other sires if sires were randomly mated to cows and if calves were exposed to the same environment. Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from conception to weaning by decreasing mature cow size and improving docility, foot structure and fertility while maintaining weaning weights consistent with today’s production. Weaned Calf Value ($W), expressed in dollars per head, provides the expected difference in future progeny pre-weaning performance from birth to weaning. Energy Value ($EN), expressed in dollar savings per cow per year with a larger value being more favorable. It assesses differences in cow energy requirements, due to maternal milk and mature cow size. Feedlot Value ($F), expressed in dollars per head, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning feedlot merit (growth and feed efficiency) compared to progeny of other sires assuming producers retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell on a carcass-weight basis. Grid Value ($G), expressed in dollars per carcass, is the expected average difference in future progeny performance for carcass grid merit, including quality and yield grade attributes, compared to progeny of other sires. Beef Value ($B), expressed in dollars per carcass, represents the expected average differ- ences in the progeny post-weaning performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. This index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female proge- ny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot and sell on a carcass merit grid. Combined Value ($C), 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.
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Driving the science of better breeding There’s little room for error in the cattle business. Producers need the most advanced information to make smart selection decisions, and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) provides it through genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs). GE-EPDs have become the industry standard for herd improvement, building on decades of science-backed genetic evaluation tools originated and maintained through the American Angus Association ® , home to the largest and ever-growing single-breed beef cattle database. EPDs that traditionally contained all pedigree, performance and progeny information now also include results from available genomic, or DNA, tests. Breeders who use genomic technology give buyers access to AGI-generated GE-EPDs that provide:
Increased predictability and decreased risk for young and unproven animals due to enhanced accuracy of EPDs
Better characterization of genetics for difficult-to-measure performance traits (such as carcass traits, maternal traits and feed efficiency) The ability to make more rapid progress for traits that are important to you, due to: · more accurate selection · easier identification of genetic outliers · the ability to propagate young animals with confidence earlier in their lives
In fact, GE-EPDs on unproven animals have the same amount of accuracy as if they have recorded an average of 15 progeny, depending on the trait. That’s valuable insight, offered regularly through the breed’s weekly national cattle evaluation.
TRAIT
PROGENY EQUIVALENT TRAIT
PROGENY EQUIVALENT
25
17
Calving Ease Direct Calving Ease Maternal
Pulmonary Arterial Pressure
19
8
Hair Shed Score Heifer Pregnancy Maternal Milk Mature Weight Mature Height Carcass Weight Marbling Score
23 27 22 15
17
Birth Weight
35
Weaning Weight Yearling Weight Yearling Height Dry Matter Intake
14
9
11
14 10 16 13
13
Scrotal Circumfrence
11
Docility
Ribeye Area
13 13
Foot Claw Set
Backfat Thickness
Foot Angle
How do you know if EPDs are genomic-enhanced? Ask your breeder, refer to the registration paper, or look for the AGI GE-EPD logo, Angus GS TM powered by partner Neogen or the HD50k by partner Zoetis. These images indicate animals for which genomic testing has been conducted and incorporated by AGI into GE-EPDs
www.angus.org
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— Angus —
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Angus
Csu Ram 4102 Reg: 21448420 Tattoo: 4102
4102
DOB: 04/20/24
BULL
Circle L Gus
S Chisum 6175 Circle L PRIDE X097 RAML Rangefinder 7536 C S U Miss Z135 Basin Franchise P142 EF Everelda Entense 6117 Boyd New Day 8005 CSU MS Ram Nation 7101
ACT. BW
Csu Gus Ram 2102
Csu MS Rangefinder Ram 0109
ADJ. WW
639
EF Complement 8088
ADJ. YW
1164 PAP
CSU Complement Miss 7109
CSU Miss C114
40
CED
BW
WW
YW 118 55 $W
CEM
MILK
8
2
66 60 RE
14
25 60 $C
35 MW
70
5
%
MARB 0.54
$B 152 55
51 75
0.58
61 60
267
% 50 **Parental average EPDs. We will have updated EPDs at/before time of sale.** We are really excited about this one. If you’re looking for a bull with real potential and undeniable appeal, this is the kind that deserves your attention. He’s long-bodied without sacrificing depth of body or outward rib shape. That eye-catching shape is the kind that looks right in the pasture today and shows up again in a standout 2027 calf crop. He offers both look and longevity. Raised at CSU-ARDEC, he’s been developed in a program that emphasizes function and real- world performance, making him a bull that’s as practical as he is impressive. 70 65
4102
Csu K 611 Ram 4103 Reg: 21438142 Tattoo: 4103
4103
DOB: 04/26/24
BULL
SAT Wolverine 916
Tehama Tahoe B767 SAT Prairie 788 EF Complement 8088 CSU Miss B133 A A R Ten X 7008 S A G A R Daybreak A3010 S A V Final Answer 0035
ACT. BW
105
Csu Wolverine Ram K611
CSU Miss D106
ADJ. WW
702
G A R Xceptional
ADJ. YW
1230 PAP
Csu Miss Xcept Ram 0106
C S U Miss Z101
Csu X101
37
CED
BW 3.5 90
WW
YW 123 50 $W
CEM
MILK
7
69 50 RE
8
28 40 $C
4103
45 MW
55 $B
%
MARB 0.78
0.59
54 75
157 45
282
% 40 He offers an extended, balanced profile that supports growth, efficiency, and overall functionality. He strides out with ease while keeping the integrity of his profile. 45 65
Csu RAM 4104 Reg: 21438143 Tattoo: 4104
4104
DOB: 04/27/24
BULL
SAT Wolverine 916
Tehama Tahoe B767 SAT Prairie 788 EF Complement 8088
ACT. BW
65
Csu Wolverine Ram K611
CSU Miss D106
ADJ. WW
CSU Miss B133
698
McIntosh Moose
Connealy Confidence 0100 McIntosh Regis Lady 21D S A V Final Answer 0035 CSU Miss Ram Time 3107
ADJ. YW
1180 PAP
Csu Miss Moose 1115
C S U Miss Z114
36
CED 13 10 32 90 MW
BW -3.6
WW
YW 98 85 $W 71 40
CEM
MILK
59 80 RE
11 25 $B
33 15 $C
1
%
MARB
0.5 75
0.48
133 75
258
% 60 This thick topped bull brings plenty of dimension and substance from end to end. He handles the fundamentals well and is balanced and functional. 4104 is a versatile option that should fit across a wide range of programs. He should do well at elevation with a PAP score of 36. He could also be a great options for heifers. 80
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Angus
Csu True Grit M589 Reg: 21449007 Tattoo: M589
M589
DOB: 03/15/24
BULL
Square B True North 8052
S A V Rainfall 6846 Elbanna of Conanga 1209 Basin Rainmaker 4404 Basin Camilla 7026 A A R Ten X 7008 S A G A R Daybreak A3010 Connealy Power One C S U Ms Momentum 2156
ACT. BW
68
Basin True Grit 1021
Basin Camilla 9044
ADJ. WW
574
G A R Xceptional
ADJ. YW
1091 PAP
Csu Xcept Miss 0242H
CSU MS Power One 8141
44
CED
BW -2.6
WW
YW 103 80 $W
CEM
MILK
14
56 85 RE
13 10 $B
31 20 $C
4
2
%
MW
MARB 0.93
0.67
58 65
153 50
255
% 60 This True Grit son is extremely thick and stout made. He is bold ribbed and wide topped. He should work well on heifers, ranking in the top 4% for CED and top 2% BW. If you want power and deep capacity, look no further as this bull will sire progeny that will pack a punch. Raised at CSU - BIC.. 35 55
M589
Csu True Grit M669 Reg: 21449006 Tattoo: M669
M669
DOB: 03/19/24
BULL
Square B True North 8052
S A V Rainfall 6846 Elbanna of Conanga 1209 Basin Rainmaker 4404 Basin Camilla 7026 Connealy Confidence 0100 McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
ACT. BW
72
Basin True Grit 1021
Basin Camilla 9044
ADJ. WW
648
McIntosh Moose
ADJ. YW
1133 PAP
Csu Miss Moose Ram J1854
CSU Miss A138
Hoover Dam
CSU Miss Sonny 3147
42
CED
BW -1.1 10
WW
YW 121 50 $W
CEM
MILK
10 20
70 50 RE
11 25 $B
30 25 $C
%
MW
MARB 0.92
0.88
71 40
177 25
299
% 25 This Angus bull comes with all of the capacity and power. He’s big ribbed, stout made, and offers a heavy-muscled, wide-based look that commercial cattlemen should appreciate. His maternal numbers suggest he’s a promising heifer bull. He is built to add pounds and shape with the kind of mass that shows up on the rail and on the scale, while also adding some dollars to your paycheck ranking in the top 25% in $F, $B, and $C. Raised at CSU - BIC. 35 30
M669
Csu Moose M729 Reg: 21437351 Tattoo: M729
CSU Gus M726 Reg: PENDING Tattoo: M726
M729
M726
DOB: 03/24/24
BULL
DOB: 03/24/24
BULL
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
ACT. BW
S Chisum 6175
S Alliance 3313 S Gloria 464 Circle L Pride 38T MCC Daybreak FSHK Pride 180 Connealy Thunder HARB Pendleton 765 J H
ACT. BW
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
77
McIntosh Moose
77
Circle L Gus
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
ADJ. WW
Circle L PRIDE X097
ADJ. WW
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491 Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075 S A V Blackcap May 4136 Three Trees Prime Cut 0145
498
527
S A V Resource 1441
ADJ. YW
Stevenson Rockmount RX933
ADJ. YW
919 PAP
CSU Miss D130
1009 PAP
CSU Miss D139
CSU MS Top Cut 8114
CSU Miss B1013
CSU Miss Ram Spirit 4120
35
C S U Miss Z101
47
CED
BW -0.3 20
WW
YW 94 90 $W 45 90
CEM
MILK
CED
BW -2.6
WW
YW 103 80 $W
CEM
MILK
9
52 90 RE
7
23 75 $C
14
59 80 RE
15
28 40 $C
30 MW
65 $B
4
2
3
%
%
MARB 0.25
MW
MARB 0.63
$B 142 65
39 85
0.45
109 95
214
35 90
0.57
61 60
255
% 90 This bull brings added body shape and dimension with a rugged, big-bodied look that stands out in the pen. He is massive through his middle and eye-catching from the side; he profiles as well as any bull in the offering. His combination of capacity and balance gives producers more options for success across a variety of environments. With a measured PAP of 35 he should perform well in high elevations. Coupled with his BW (top 20%) and DMI (top 20%) he supports practical use and efficiency. Add in top 10% for $EN, and you have a versatile bull built to work and last. Raised at CSU - BIC. 95 80
% 60 **Parental average EPDs. We will have updated EPDs at/before time of sale.** Muscular with round, outward rib shape, and an expressive hindquarter, this bull brings real shape and power in a rugged ready-to-go-to-work look. Balanced in his design and athletic on the move, he offers the kind of genuine muscle and performance look that translates from the pen to the pasture—an excellent option for programs that value muscle and power. Raised at CSU - BIC. 60 70
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Angus
Csu Ram M745 Reg: PENDING Tattoo: M745
M745
DOB: 03/29/24
BULL
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
ACT. BW
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
80
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
ADJ. WW
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491
595
Stevenson Rockmount RX933
MCC Daybreak FSHK Pride 180 Hoover Dam C S U Miss Z106
ADJ. YW
1073 PAP
CSU Miss D112
CSU Miss B108
36
CED
BW 1.2 50
WW
YW 107 75 $W
CEM
MILK
6
65 60 RE
10 30 $B
24 65 $C
55 MW
%
MARB 0.56
35 90
0.54
67 50
147 60
272
% 45 ** Parental average EPDs. We will have updated EPDs at/before time of sale. ** This bull has been a standout in the bull pen from day one. He is long-bodied, yet still yields a ton of capacity. This bull is docile and is able to put all of his parts and pieces together in a neat package that hits you hard when you walk into the pen. Don’t overlook his 36 PAP! 70 70
M745
Csu Moose M765 Reg: 21427946 Tattoo: M765
Csu Moose M773 Reg: 21427947 Tattoo: M773
M765
M773
DOB: 04/03/24
BULL
DOB: 04/03/24
BULL
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
ACT. BW
ACT. BW
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
62
62
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
ADJ. WW
ADJ. WW
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491 Basin Payweight 1682 MCC SuperMama 9008 EF Complement 8088
492
581
MF Eagle Eye 51
BC Eagle Eye 110-7
MCC Payweight 6033
ADJ. YW
ADJ. YW
MF Cherry 64
964 PAP
1071 PAP
CSU 51 Miss 7145
Csu 6033 Miss 8162
CSU Sun Rise 7143
Boyd New Day 8005 CSU Ram New Level 5141
CSU Miss Josephine C108
CSU Miss A156
38
39
CED 10 20 28 95 MW
BW -0.7 15
WW 49 95 RE 0.5
YW 77 95 $W 47 85
CEM
MILK
CED
BW -2.2
WW
YW 101 85 $W
CEM
MILK
10 30 $B
23 75 $C
14
60 75 RE
13 10 $B
30 25 $C
4
3
%
%
MARB 0.34
MW
MARB
111 95
217
26 95
0.5 75
0.73
68 45
129 80
246
% 90 This bull is the kind that sells himself once you see him. His overall look draws you in and his data profile that keeps you there. His standout CED (top 20%) paired with a sensible BW (top 15%) makes him a smart, low-risk choice for heifers without giving up power. A moderate DMI (top 4%) points toward efficiency, while a dependable PAP (top 15%) adds confidence for higher-elevation or tougher environments. His FL (top 15%) supports long-term soundness, and a solid $EN (top 10%) rounds out a balanced, functional package. He’s attractive, usable, and built to work, exactly the kind buyers come looking for. Raised at CSU - BIC. 90 75
% 70 We love the functionality and sheer quality this bull offers and he is often the topic of discussion at our weekend team breakfasts. First and foremost, he ranks in the 20% for PAP EPD and his progeny should do well at higher elevations. He also has a 39 PAP score and should do well to breed cows at higher elevations. Ranking in the top 4% and 3%, respectively for CED and BW, you can trust him with your heifers. He also ranks in the top 10% for CEM and top 25% for MILK proving his capabilities to sire a fine group of daughters. Bottom line – make daughters out of this bull. Raised at CSU - BIC. 50
M773
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Angus
Csu Moose M804 Reg: 21427948 Tattoo: M804
Csu Moose M832 Reg: 21427950 Tattoo: M832
M804
M832
DOB: 04/09/24
BULL
DOB: 04/10/24
BULL
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
ACT. BW
ACT. BW
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
75
88
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
ADJ. WW
ADJ. WW
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491 Basin Franchise P142 EF Everelda Entense 6117 Connealy Consensus 7229
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491 Sitz Advantage 869 SD Lucy 4021 Mohnen Substantial 272
598
593
EF Complement 8088
SD Advantage 6019
ADJ. YW
ADJ. YW
1041 PAP
1047 PAP
CSU Miss D106
Csu Miss Advantage J1754 Csu Substantial Miss 8111
CSU Miss B133
CSU MS Navigator 8110
CSU Miss D110
37
40
CED 10 20 32 90 MW
BW 0.3 30
WW
YW 106 75 $W
CEM
MILK
CED
BW 2.6 80
WW
YW 115 60 $W
CEM
MILK
63 70 RE
12 15 $B
29 30 $C
2
67 55 RE
6
23 75 $C
85 MW
70 $B
%
%
MARB 0.57
MARB 0.44
0.56
66 50
140 70
257
0.52
52 80
129 80
248
% 60 A long-bodied, smooth-sided bull that offers a clean, extended profile and an efficient look. His added length of design and overall balance supports performance while maintaining a functional build suited for longevity. A sustainable CED EPD ranking in the top 20% brings confidence for calving season, while a DMI in the top 10% points toward efficiency. His PAP EPD in the top 15% adds adaptability for elevation-minded programs. A balanced, practical bull that combines calving ease, efficiency, and sound design in a smooth, attractive package. Raised at CSU - BIC. 70 70
% 70 This big-ribbed, stout Angus bull offers practical options for producers who want a functional and reliable herd sire. He should sire females that are profitable and efficient as he ranks the top 20% in $EN and $M. He is deep bodied and will get the job done, making him a bull that shouldn’t be overlooked. 80 75
Csu Moose M849 Reg: 21427951 Tattoo: M849
Csu Moose M831 Reg: 21427949 Tattoo: M831
M849
M831
DOB: 04/13/24
BULL
DOB: 04/10/24
BULL
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
ACT. BW
ACT. BW
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
81
80
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
ADJ. WW
ADJ. WW
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491 A A R Ten X 7008 S A G A R Daybreak A3010 Connealy Consensus 7229
588
573
RAML Rangefinder 7536
GDAR Leupold 298 RAML Royce 536
G A R Xceptional
ADJ. YW
ADJ. YW
1007 PAP
1063 PAP
Csu RF Miss Ram 0305H
Csu Xcept Miss Ram 0255H
CSU Miss B137
Connealy Consensus 7229 CSU Miss Sonny 3147
CSU Miss A135
Csu X109
36
37
CED
BW 1.9 65
WW
YW 109 70 $W
CEM
MILK
CED
BW 0.8 40
WW
YW 113 65 $W
CEM
MILK
6
67 55 RE
8
25 60 $C
8
66 60 RE
9
27 45 $C
55 MW
55 $B
35 MW
40 $B
%
%
MARB 0.43
MARB 0.67
47 80
0.86
62 60
134 75
258
0.86
61 60
156 50
281
% 60 This bull is broad topped, big hipped, and has loads of capacity. Not to mention he has a PAP score that should work well at any elevation. He brings function for the real world. Coupled with his top 20% in FL, he should sire cattle that will stay productive in your herd for many years. This stout bull is economically smart with his $EN (top 25%) and $M (top 15%). Raised at CSU - BIC. 80 35
% 40 Now here’s a bull that is big-bodied, bold-ribbed bull with impressive length and extension that demands a second look. His added body and presence give him a powerful, eye- catching profile that stands out in the offering. He puts all of his parts and pieces in a neat package and would be a great addition to your herd. Raised at CSU - BIC. 60 35
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Angus
Csu Moose M869 Reg: 21427952 Tattoo: M869
Csu Moose M874 Reg: 21427954 Tattoo: M874
M869
M874
DOB: 04/17/24
BULL
DOB: 04/18/24
BULL
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
ACT. BW
ACT. BW
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
71
84
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
ADJ. WW
ADJ. WW
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491
512
524
S A V Final Answer 0035
Sitz Traveler 8180 S A V Emulous 8145 K G Power Design
Hoover Dam
SydGen C C & 7 Erica of Ellston C124 Schiefelbein Lubick 2220 C S U Miss Emulation 8134
ADJ. YW
ADJ. YW
955 PAP
970 PAP
CSU Miss A114
CSU Miss A138
CSU Miss Ram Power 5110
CSU Miss Sonny 3147
C S U Miss Transition 8164
40
38
CED
BW -1.7
WW
YW 76 95 $W 43 90
CEM
MILK
CED
BW 1.6 60
WW
YW 96 90 $W 45 90
CEM
MILK
14
47 95 RE
9
21 85 $C
4
52 90 RE
7
26 50 $C
4
5
40 $B
70 MW
65 $B
%
%
MW
MARB 0.62
MARB 0.26
22 95
0.37
108 95
225
26 95
0.75
125 85
230
% 85 Get your bills paid year after year with this one! He would be a great option for heifers ranking in the top 4% CED and top 5% low BW. He is correct in his lines and would be hard to give up. Let’s not forget his $EN (4%), PAP (15%) and DMI (15%) figures for added feed efficiency and profits. Raised at CSU - BIC 65 90
% 80 M874 brings a fresh, attractive look with a neck and shoulder as neat as any in the offering. From the side, he shows impressive muscle shape and natural expression behind. A balanced DMI (top 15%) supports efficiency, while a top 20% PAP EPD tells us progeny should do well at high elevation. He ranks in top 10% for $EN, he offers durability and longevity to match his clean design. A smooth, functional bull that combines look, muscle, and practicality in one attractive package. Raised at CSU - BIC. 95 45
Csu Moose M871 Reg: 21427953 Tattoo: M871
M871
DOB: 04/18/24
BULL
Connealy Confidence 0100
Connealy Tobin
ACT. BW
Becka Gala of Conanga 8281
80
McIntosh Moose
McIntosh Regis Lady 21D
Coleman Regis 904
ADJ. WW
McIntosh Lady Weigh Up 491
580
LCoC New Standard G008B
LCC New Standard LCOC Lakina PG080 MF Net Return 8197
ADJ. YW
1034 PAP
Csu G008B Miss 7152
CSU Miss C130
Csu 9118
39
CED
BW 2.5 80
WW 65 60 RE 0.4
YW 113 65 $W
CEM
MILK
3
4
29 30 $C
75 MW
85 $B
%
MARB 0.35
43 85
60 65
123 85
234
M874
% 80 His body shape and dimension signal efficiency, durability, and the ability to thrive in demanding production environments. Raised at CSU - BIC. 90 85
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