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.
PRODUCTION Calving Ease Direct (CED), is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, with a higher value indicating greater calving ease. Breed average +7. Birth Weight (BW), expressed in pounds, is a predictor of a sire’s ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to that ofother sires. Breed average is +1.2 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. Breed average is +61 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. Breed average is +108 Scrotal Circumference (SC), expressed in centimeters, is a predictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size compared to that of other sires. Breed average is +.86 MATERNAL Maternal Milk (Milk), is a predictor of a sire’s genetic merit for milk and mothering ability in his daughters compared to daughters of other sires. In other words, it is that part of a calf’s weaning weight attributed to milk and mothering ability. CARCUSS Marbling (Marb), is 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. $VALUE SELECTION INDEXES Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from conception to weaning. Increased selection pressure on $M aims to decrease overall mature cow size and improve foot structure and fertility while maintaining weaning weights consistent with today’s production. Weaned Calf Value ($W), expressed in dollars per head, provides the expected difference in future progeny preweaning performance from birth to weaning. In- creased selection pressure on $W increases weaning and maternal milk traits while increasing mature cow size. Beef Value ($B), expressed in dollars per carcass, represents the expected average differences in the progeny postweaning performance and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires. This index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot phase, and market these animals on a quality-based carcass grid. $C (Combined Value), expressed in dollars per head, includes $M and $B with the objevtive that a producer will replace 20% of their breeding females per year with heifers retained, while the producer retains ownership of all remaining male and female progeny through the feedlot and sold on a carcass merit grid. Breed average is +239
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10th Annual - Pierce, Nebraska Angus Bull Sale 5 February 21st @ Sales Facility Location 85725 553 Ave, Pierce, NE 68767 18 Miles North of Norfolk, NE off Hwy 81 3 Miles East of Pierce, NE off Hwy 98 Hotel Accommodations **All are located approximately 15 miles South of Sales facility. Norfolk Lodge and Suites (Divots)........402-379-3833 Meal Join us for a complimentary BEEF meal following the conclusion of the sale. Announcements Any announcements made from the sales block by the owner, auctioneer, or sale management will take precedence over any printed materials. Housing As always, your purchased bulls can be picked up at any time. Feeding cost are free for the 1st 2 weeks after the sale or the bulls can remain here at your convenience for $4.00 per day. Trucking Herb Angus will provide free shipping to Nebraska and adjoining states up to 200 miles from the sales facility. Take $100 off the purchase price for every bull hauled home sale day. Sale Settlement All cattle are to be settled prior to load out unless prior arrangement has been made. Terms are cash or check. Retain Semen Interest Herb Angus is retaining one-third semen interest on all bulls sellling in the sale, unless stated otherwise. Buyer receives possession and full salvage value on the bulls Semen testing All bulls selling have passed a semen test and fertility evalu- ation by an accredited technician.
Brian Herbolsheimer.............. 402-649-7449 Crystal Herbolsheimer...........402-841-9484 Henry Greve..............................402-369-2273 Joe Fischer................................530-392-0154 jeff clark.........................605-415-9602
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Sale Managment Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Auctioneer Matt Lowery.......................308-750-6119
Ringman Jason Hansen ...............402-649-0500 Jamie Curtis................402-209-6107
Terms and Conditions Cattle will sell as recommended by the American Angus Association. Supplemental Information A supplemental Sheet will be available sale day with complete and up-to-date information. Announcements from the auction block take precedence over sale book All persons attending the sale and related functions do so at their own risk. Herb Angus, the sale management and staff, assume no liability, legal or otherwise for any accidents or injuries that may occur. Inspection Cattle may be viewed at the sales facility any time prior to the sale, and will be on display the day of the sale. Ownership Cattle become the property of the buyer as soon as sold, with the buyer taking complete risk of the animal. Disputes The auctioneer will settle any bid dispute. Health All Cattle will be available for interstate shipment. Buyers with special requirements should make plans for any extra testing that may be required. information. Liability
BULL BUYER VOLUME DISCOUNT Purchase 2 Bulls in a sale = Get 2% discount Purchase 3 Bulls in a sale = Get 3% discount Purchase 4 Bulls in a sale = Get 4% discount Purchase 5 Bulls in a sale = Get 5% discount Purchase 6 Bulls in a sale = Get 6% discount Purchase 7 Bulls in a sale = Get 7% discount Purchase 8 Bulls in a sale = Get 8% discount Purchase 9 Bulls in a sale = Get 9% discount Purchase 10 or more bulls in a sale = Get 10% discount
Visite www.dvaction.com to register or call (402)316-5460 Live Bidding will be hosted by DVAuction.com DVAuction.com
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