General Information
2 – Quality Genetics Built on a Heritage of Commitment Transportation Dickinson, ND is served by United, Delta and Frontier Airlines. Please call 701-290-9745 if you need transportation from the airport. Lodging Lodging is available in Belfield, ND. Trapper’s Inn Motel 801 Hwy 85 N, Belfield, ND.....................................................................701-575-4261 Cowboy Inn 406 Hwy 10 E, Belfield, ND.....................................................................701-575-4245 Bull Commentary Chuck Steffan, Heart River Ranch.......................................................701-260-4630 (c) Sale Block Clerk Laura Madzo Sale Video Theresa Howie and Ken Howie Announcements Errors discovered in the catalog will be corrected by announcements from the auction block at sale time and such corrections will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalog. Liability All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Neither the owners, manage- ment, sales staff, facility or any person connected with this sale assume liability, legal nor otherwise, for property loss or for any accidents that may occur. Delivery Free Delivery to central points up to 500 miles. Balance will be at cost. We will make every effort to assist in deliveries of greater distance or by private arrangements and volume purchases. Delivery will be made at our convenience and efforts will be made to have bulls delivered by May 1.Females are the buyer’s responsibility to be picked All bulls of Heart River Ranch were weaned in September. We don’t creep feed – every pound of weaning weight was produced from grass and milk. Calves received their pre-weaning and weaning vaccinations and were handled in every respect as all natural. Bulls were fed to gain 2.75 lb per head per day on a high roughage diet with 1% grain and by product rotation. Bulls were fed free choice mineral, salt, and hay. We took yearling weights at approximately 105 to 120 days post weaning with no post weaning adjustment period or warm up period. Our intent is to grow out the bulls for maximum longevity and integrity of the bull. Cow Herd Management We don’t creep feed – every pound of weaning weight was produced from grass and milk. up. They will be available to take home after the sale. Feeding and Development of Bulls • Our cows do not get supplemental feed – only vitamins and minerals. • Our cattle run in large pastures – in rough terrain – where cattle work to graze and water in the summer and winter. We typically feed long stem hay from mid-January to mid-April or when grass alone will not sustain them in the spring. • When we can - cows calve on rangeland unless winter weather dictates otherwise. • Our cattle are dog broke and worked off horses. • We strive to use low stress cattle handling practices any time cattle are moved or worked. • We time breed AI and run multiple bull pastures so every heifer or bull sold is parentage tested.
ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MB YG CW REA FAT 105 53 52 13 -1.8 67 106 0.25 0.75 26 3 11 13 15 0.47 0.05 23 0.13 0.01 Historic Photos Most of the historic photos in this catalog were taken by Inez Kessler, Annette’s great grandmother between 1905 and 1908 in the Gaylord, ND area. Inez was the only person to have a camera in the area and as a result she took pictures of many people and events. The town of Gaylord was located about 13 miles south of Belfield, ND along US Highway 85. The Gaylord Post Office and store was a stop for travelers going south. This building still stands at the Curt Molm+ place. Red Angus EPD Averages (non-parent)
All cattle witll have genomically enhanced EPDs. Sale Terms & Conditions
The terms of the sale are cash. No release will be given until satisfactory settlement has been made. All settlements will be made with the clerks of the sale immediately after the sale. We reserve the right to withhold animals from shipment for whom payments have not been received prior to departure date. Every animal sells to the highest bidder and in cases of disputes, the auctioneer’s decision will be final. All Sales are subject to an acceptable se- men examination. Semen evaluation certificates will be furnished to the buyer at delivery. Bulls will be carcass ultra sounded on approximately February 25. Updated EPD information, carcass ultrasound, and genomic data will be pro- vided at the sale and available at www.heartrivergenetics.com. This informa- tion will be available as soon as it is received from the Red Angus Association of America. All bulls have been tested using the Geneseek HD genomic test and parent verified. All bulls and heifers sold will be DNA tested free of any known genetic defects. Health certificates and brand releases will be furnished for shipment anywhere in the United States. Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the auctioneer’s hammer falls. Insur- ance will be available sale day. It is recommended that buyers insure their purchases for safe delivery. Purchaser assumes the risk of death or injury to their livestock when the hammer falls. Martin-Trudeau Insurance will be available sale day to discuss insur- ance options. Heart River Ranch Loss of Use Policy 2026 optional loss of use policy: Heart River Ranch is striving to offer the best options not only in beef animal genetics but also loss of use protection for bulls and/or females we offer to our customers. We strongly recommend that our buyers purchase insur- ance on their animals. Animals that will be fed for an extended period need to have insurance on them. Heart River Ranch will pay 5% of sale price toward the insurance policy. The balance of the policy will be paid by the customer. If the customer chooses to decline the policy, Heart River Ranch has no obligation to cover any loses due to injury, sickness, or death. Heart River Ranch does guarantee all cattle to be sound the day of the sale. All bulls will be semen tested by the Circle C Vet Clinic in March/April 2026.. Females will be available to take home after the sale. Each animal carries a readable tattoo or freeze brand. Insurance
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