Welcome to our 2026 Simmental and SimAngus High-Altitude Bull and Open Heifer Sale. This year we are offering 16 high quality yearling bulls and 6 replacement quality open heifers. Heifers have been Bangs vaccinated and registration will be transferred to the buyer for a fee of $100 over the final bid price if so desired. We think you will be pleased with the outstanding genetics and PAP scores of this year’s offerings. Purchasing a bull is one of the most important decisions a commercial cow/calf or seedstock producer makes. Our focus is on developing animals suitable for high elevation that also carry desirable genetic traits important to our customers. We realize that more and better genetic information greatly simplifies bull selection. We have DNA evaluations and PAP scores on every cow, bull and calf in our herd. Our objective is to eliminate as much of the guesswork as possible in our breeding program and pass that on to our customers. Our cattle’s DNA is evaluated twice. First, by American Simmental Association through their Welcome to the Sale
partnership with International Genetic Solutions. A second evaluation is done by Top Genomics through their partnership with Allied Genetic Resources. As a result, our animals all have genomically enhanced EPDs which are enormously more accurate than EPDs based solely on pedigree. Our secondary DNA evaluation by Top Genomics (through Allied) takes a deeper look at genetic markers for heritable traits important to commercial cow/calf producers and seedstock producers as well. Whether you are looking for a heifer bull, terminal sire or something in between, our genomically enhance EPDs will help you make your selection with confidence. Besides the EPD you will notice in the catalog indicators such as G+, ACE and ATM for most animals. These are based on Allied and Top Genomics Right Choice program. That is explained on the next page. We also use Allied and Top Genomics RightMate service to make breeding selections. I can honestly say that between RightMate and the Planned Mating program through ASA it is nearly impossible to have a bad calf. Our genetics have improved enormously in a few short years by using those programs.
Additionally, we maintain a rigorous vaccination schedule and treat all of our animals for external and internal parasites with guidance provided by Alpine Veterinary Clinic. We follow Beef Quality Assurance guidelines for all aspects of our operation. Our entire herd has been raised and PAP tested at an elevation of 7,600’ by Dr. Curtis Crawford of Alpine Veterinary Clinic. Breeding soundness exams are also conducted by Doctor Crawford. All calves are genetically tested for coat color, horned/polled gene, all known genetic defects and have tested BVD negative. All bulls sold will be trich tested and will have passed breeding soundness exams. Calves all meet ASA’s GGP 100K requirements and therefor may be used as AI sires or embryo donor cows. Peter and Leah
PETER AND LEAH CLARK - 3693 S. CR 6E., MONTE VISTA, CO 81144 - 7LDIAMONDRANCH@GMAIL.COM Peter 719-849-8223 - Leah 719-850-2720
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