Beef-360 2016 Genetics and Managment Guide

FULL CIRCLE SOLUTIONS

2016

Genetics & Management Guide

BEEF-360, LLC is excited to launch FULL CIRCLE SOLUTIONS.

Capitalizing on years of ex-perience in semen sales and cus-tom A.I. services, we created FULL CIRCLE SOLUTIONS to offer indus-try-leading genetics through Exclu-sive BEEF-360 Sires and their prog-eny - available from the programs that own and use them! Our goal is to provide complete genetics and marketing solutions for beef pro-ducers through semen and custom breeding services, herd bulls and replacement females designed for long-term profitability.

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FULL CIRCLE SOLUTIONSFULL CIRCLE SOLUTIONS was created to fulfill the mission of BEEF-360 by integrating genetics, management and market-ing services. We are not a semen company; rather, we provide complete genetics and management solutions through:

• Semen on Exclusive

BEEF-360 Sires

• Herd bull selection and procurement

• Quality replacement heifer development and marketing

• Custom A.I. Services

• Feeder Cattle Management & Marketing Strategies

THE BEEF-360 MISSION...to increase the profitability of beef cattle operations through genetics and marketing strategies, management services, and other supporting technologies proven to create value.

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SITZ DOLLAR UP489Z

A top seller in the 2013 Sitz spring bull sale at $55,000. Dollar Up sired the top sire groups at TC Ranch, High Point Genetics, and Bennett Farms. Progeny are strong topped, heavy muscled and eye-appealing with outstanding dispositions. An unbeatable combination of true perfor-mance, phenotype and numer-ic excellence - Dollar Up is like Money in the Bank!

CONNEALY ONWARD #

SITZ UPWARD 307R #

SITZ HENRIETTA PRIDE 81M

G A R RETAIL PRODUCT #

SITZ BARBARAMERE JET 52U

SITZ BARBARAMERE JET 124M #

SEMEN $25CERTIFICATES $40

REG: 17175957 BORN: 02/18/2012TRAIT CED BW WW YW YH SC DOC MILK CW MARB RE $W $B

EPD 4 1.0 74 134 .6 .99 19 33 69 .71 .81 86.97 174.23

ACC. .56 .83 .74 .66 .40 .68 .36 .25 .30 .39 .39

DAUGHTERS - BENNETT ANGUS

SON-HIGH POINT GENETICS

HIGHPOINTGENETICS

AAA EPDS AS OF 1/22/2016

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DEER VALLEY CENTER STAGE 4175

Center Stage was a featured and high-selling lot at Deer Valley Farms. He is sired by the per-formance stand-out Plattemere Weigh Up and by the elite donor - Deer Valley Rita 1126 - a daughter of the $300,000 valued G A R Objec-tive 2345. Center Stage has a genomically en-hanced EPD profile that excels for growth and performance values. He is extremely long-bod-ied, clean-fronted and sound structured and has been described by some as the most powerful of a tremendous set of brothers. Use to add per-formance and scale without sacrificing pheno-type.

SITZ UPWARD 307R #

PLATTEMERE WEIGH UP K360

BARBARA OF PLATTEMERE 337 #

S A V BISMARCK 5682 #

DEER VALLEY RITA 1126

G A R OBJECTIVE 2345



EPD 9 2.6 65 127 1.0 1.34 19 26 50 .68 .79 64.71 165.08

ACC. .32 .45 .35 .37 .38 .48 .33 .21 .21 .34 .28

Since 1942

MEAD FARMS


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BROCKMERE TRINITY 3013

Brockmere Trinity 3013 brings it all to the table. No other son of Trust has his combina-tion of calving ease, growth and carcass merit. Being out of one of the highly proven cow families at Brockmere Farms confirms the ma-ternal strength Trinity also possesses. The first calves by Trinity are standouts at Brockmere Farms and Schlueter's. Steers are currently on feed which will validate his tremendous car-cass EPDs. Trinity will scale up some cattle without giving up muscle, rib shape and struc-ture.

SCR PROMISE 4042

SYDGEN TRUST 6228

SYDGEN FOREVER LADY 4413

SYDGEN STRAIGHT UP 8998

BROCKMERE EVERELDA 1061

BROCKMERE EVERELDA 7290



EPD 6 .4 68 123 1.0 1.00 28 32 58 .85 .89 77.03 183.32

ACC. .39 .48 .36 .36 .48 .46 .40 .23 .24 .36 .30

CHUCK & CANDY SCHLUETER

CARROLLTON, MISSOURI


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G A R IMPRESSION

Just imagine the kind of daughters G A R Impression will leave! Out of the famous DRMCTR 1I1 Rita 6108 and by Connealy Impression, he is bred for maternal predictabili-ty. Extremely big ribbed, stout and sound structured, G A R Impression is powerful. All of this with tremendous growth and carcass merit creates the kind of balance we need in herd sires - a great choice to add shape and structure to many of the popular pedigrees today.

CONNEALY REFLECTION #

CONNEALY IMPRESSION #

PEARL PAMMY OF CONANGA 194

RITO 1I1 OF 2536 RITO 6I6

DRMCTR 1I1 RITA 6108

DRMCTR 2908S DESIGN 2B02



EPD 1 3.3 74 124 .8 .50 24 25 48 .58 1.03 72.38 173.03

ACC. .49 .62 .50 .42 .49 .50 .38 .27 .34 .43 .39

DAM - DRMCTR 1I1 RITA 6108


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A A R FRONTMAN 3132

A A R Frontman 3132 was retained by Arntzen Angus Ranch due to his awesome phenotype, calving ease and beautiful dam. Blackbird 9044 has proven herself to be one of the best cows at Arntzen’s. The first calf crop at Arntzen Angus Ranch by Frontman 3132 ratioed 98 at birth and 101 at weaning against contemporaries sired by some of the breed’s most highly proven bulls. A A R Frontman 3132 is outcross to many pop-ular pedigrees and has a tremendously balanced EPD profile - creating lots of mating options.

KESSLERS FRONTMAN R001

APEX FRONTMAN 081

APEXETTE PRIDE 9067

B C MATRIX 4132 #

A A R BLACKBIRD 9044

A A R BLACKBIRD 7026



EPD 13 -1.1 70 130 .7 1.09 23 29 60 .24 .58 84.42 157.87

ACC. .45 .59 .46 .35 .47 .47 .40 .18 .20 .33 .25


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CONNEALY IMPACT

Connealy Impact is a big topped, thick quartered, good footed calving ease bull with added growth and frame. Landi McFarland-Livingston describes him as “Without a doubt, the best bargain in the 2014 Connealy sale.” Dam is square made, deep bod-ied, and nice uddered - with tremendous progeny records of 6-110 Weaning Ratio and 4-109 Yearling Ratio. Con-nealy Impact sons will be fea-tured calving ease prospects in upcoming Hoover Angus sales.

CONNEALY REFLECTION #

CONNEALY IMPRESSION #

PEARL PAMMY OF CONANGA 194

CONNEALY ONWARD #

ELZA OF CONANGA 8265

ELLA OF CONANGA 5605



EPD 12 .7 64 117 .9 1.33 14 27 30 .68 .73 71.55 118.39

ACC. .49 .61 .48 .40 .48 .53 .40 .25 .26 .36 .31

SON - HOOVER ANGUS

SON - HOOVER ANGUS


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LD CAPITALIST 316

LD Capitalist 316 is a calving ease bull that is phenotypically phenominal! Heavy muscled, bold ribbed and super sound footed - he couples extreme calving ease with performance and power. Back to the Dixie Erica cow family on the bottom side, Capitalist 316 brings more maternal predictability to the table than his sire. Here is a bull to inject muscle, substance and shape with balanced EPDs and the look we like.

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 #

CONNEALY CAPITALIST 028

PRIDES PITA OF CONANGA 8821

C A FUTURE DIRECTION 5321 #

LD DIXIE ERICA 2053

LD DIXIE ERICA OAR 0853



EPD 17 -.2 62 107 .4 .74 6 23 29 .61 1.00 72.07 115.34

ACC. .39 .49 .40 .41 .49 .49 .32 .26 .21 .33 .28

SON - MUSGRAVE ANGUS

DAM - LD DIXIE ERICA 2053


LUDDINGTON CATTLEFREEDOM, OK

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MEAD MATERNAL POWER N240

Look no further than Maternal Power to get exceptional calving ease, performance and ma-ternal strength. The cow family behind him is one of the best at Mead Farms - moderate, easy fleshing cows with perfect udders. In the top 3% of the breed for CE, BW, and WW coupled with moderate mature size puts his $W in the top 1% of all Angus sires! Maternal Power will deliver just that - efficient cattle that come easy, grow fast and keep you in the cow business. A great mating on Upward-influenced females.

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 #

CONNEALY RIGHT ANSWER 746 #

HAPPY DELL OF CONANGA 262

CONNEALY STIMULUS 6515

MEAD RITO L356

MAF RITO E024



EPD 14 -2.1 66 114 .5 .90 13 30 26 .70 .40 94.76 110.89

ACC. .38 .44 .33 .35 .47 .46 .30 .22 .24 .35 .28

Since 1942

MEAD FARMS


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CONNEALY ARMORY

Connealy Armory is a very ex-citing outcross bull. He brings tremendous performance in a sound, long bodied, bigger framed package with a pedigree that can be used a lot of ways. Armory had individual ratios of 113-weaning and 115-yearling and is backed by multiple generations of proven pathfinders. His dam is an elite Pathfinder cow in the Connealy herd with 7-107 Weaning Ratio and 7-110 Yearling Ratio. Al-though Armory has some white on his sheath, he has as much eco-nomic relevance as we have found in a young sire.

CONNEALY PACKER 547 #

CONNEALY ARSENAL 2174

BLACK RICE OF CONANGA 9529#

DALEBANKS CENTENNIAL 2526 #

EBBA OF CONANGA 808 #

E B A OF CONANGA 819 #



EPD 8 .5 72 130 1.0 1.89 13 33 39 .70 .46 94.07 135.28

ACC. .36 .45 .34 .36 .37 .47 .28 .18 .19 .33 .25

PASTURE SHOT AS A YEARLING


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AVF REALLY WINDY 1854 “EF-5”

"EF-5" is a unique young sire calving-ease specialist. He ranks in the top 2% of the breed for CED, plus has tremendous growth EPDs in the top 2% for WW and top 4% for YW. His donor dam, AVF Erica 8881, stacks maternal legends 4925, 5175 and 8180 into a culmination of 14 generations of breeding from the April Valley Farms herd. Use "EF-5" to inject length, attractive looks, great calving ease and growth into your next calf crop. Pedigree allows many mating options. A great choice on 7229 daughters.

A A R REALLY WINDY 1205 #

V D A R REALLY WINDY 4097

VDAR BLACKBIRD 2031

CONNEALY IN FOCUS 4925 #

AVF ERICA 8881

AVF ERICA 2068



EPD 15 -.7 69 114 .6 1.09 16 16 39 .57 .50 66.29 140.61

ACC. .33 .37 .29 .32 .36 .38 .31 .23 .20 .33 .26AAA EPDS AS OF 1/22/2016

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WMR TIMELESS 081

Timeless 081 is one powerful indi-vidual! Wheeler Mountain-bred top and bottom, with 9 genera-tions of Van Dyke cows on the top, 11 on the bottom with multi-ple pathfinders, including his dam - WMR Lucy 910. Timeless 081 is long bodied, super deep with tremendous shape and thickness. He steps down on a big, perfectly designed foot. Outcross pedigree with matenal legends stacked throughout. Do the sorts - his EPD package is elite. His progeny are designed like him - deep, easy fleshing, good footed and high performing. What a useful sire!

LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME 338-5605

WMR TIMELESS 458 #

WMR BLACKCAP 521

CONNEALY PACKER 547 #

WMR LUCY 910 #

WMR LUCY 720



EPD 11 1.0 82 133 .6 .85 24 25 70 .48 .85 90.38 159.87

ACC. .50 .66 .53 .33 .38 .40 .33 .28 .20 .32 .26

DAUGHTER - HERRON BROTHERS


herron brothers

angus Mexico,MO

WHEELER MOUNTAIN RANCH

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BAF BRIGADE 4106

Brigade is an exciting young sire with substance, pow-er and numbers. He is big ribbed with plenty of top and hip. Brigade is a clean son of Connealy Cavalry 1149 with balanced EPDs and overall more power than his sire. Big boned, big footed and sound - he is backed up with one of the most proven cow families at Bennett Angus. Brigade is outcross to Upward, In Focus and Final Answer pedigrees - creating lots of mating possibilities.

CONNEALY CONSENSUS

CONNEALY CAVALRY 1149

BRISTA OF CONANGA 927T

S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26 #

BAF BLACKCAP 0037

BAF BLACKCAP 5145 #



EPD 5 1.8 77 128 .8 1.56 15 24 49 .59 .49 85.91 149.54

ACC. .37 .44 .34 .36 .35 .38 .30 .20 .18 .32 .25


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FTF PRIME PRODUCT226Z

Prime Product sends every trait in the right direction, including breed lead-ing marbling. Progeny are averaging 98-BW ratio, 101-YW ratio, and 101-IMF ratio. Built-in maternal lon-gevity - maternal granddam and both maternal great granddams produced 10 natural calves each. Member of the 2014 National Hereford Refer-ence Sire Program at Olsen Ranch in Nebraska. A high customer satisfac-tion sire-his calves come easy, grow fast, and are thick. 100% pigmented, Prime Product could be the perfect "Baldy Maker"!

KCF BENNETT 3008 M326

SHF RIB EYE M326 R117

HVH MISS HUDSON 83K 8M

FTF CLASS ACT 629S

FTF CLASSIC MISS 0206X

FTF ENYA 303N


REG: AHA 43289496 BORN: 01/12/2012TRAIT CED BW WW YW MILK UDDER TEAT SC CW MARB REA BMI CHB

EPD 4.4 0.4 51 90 27 1.33 1.30 1.7 60 .37 .20 $30 $32

ACC. .33 .57 .46 .47 .23 P P .23 .35 .29 .33

SON FALLING TIMBER FARM

SON - FALLING TIMBER FARM

NATHAN TRUMANPRESCOTT, IOWA

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JACOBSON FREEDOM 4056

Topping Jacobson Red Angus bull sale in 2015, Freedom was one of the most sought after bulls to sell last year. His sire - Independence - is making them good, and Freedom’s cow family is the most prolific and productive at Jacobson’s. You get super balanced EPDs, near perfect phenotype, and unlim-ited mating options with Free-dom. He is the bull the Red Angus breed has been searching for!

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199

5L INDEPENDENCE 560-298Y

5L BLACK ADINA 525-560

BASIN EXT 1925

JACOBSON HEIDI 2099

SEEGER HEIDI

SEMEN $25

RAAA #: 1699260 BORN: 02/02/2014TRAIT CED BW WW YW MILK HPG CEM STAY MARB CW REA HB GM

EPD 11 -3.6 57 93 23 10 9 8 .39 20 .16 106 50

ACC. .32 .41 .36 .37 .25 .21 .36 .38 .31 .31 .24

GRANDDAM - SEEGER HEIDI

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PELTON OSCAR 24Z

Oscar 24Z is an exciting bull with lots of application. Stout, sound structured and quiet - Oscar 24Z is siring progeny that are born easily with substance and perfor-mance. His EPD profile is super balanced - ranking in the top 20% in several eco-nomically relevant traits. Os-car 24Z is a great choice on colored commercial cattle. Additionally, he will make some phenomenal SimAngus and percentage Red Angus progeny.

MLK CRK CUB 722

RED CROWFOOT OLE’S OSCAR

CROWFOOT OMEGA 9179J

MESSMER PACKER S008

PELTON MISS MARGE 1526X

PELTON MISS FORCE 9891T

1/4 SIMMENTAL3/4 RED ANGUS

SEMEN $20

ASA # 2657662 BORN: 01/26/2012TRAIT CE BW WW YW MCE MILK DOC CW YG MARB REA API TI

EPD 14.3 -1.1 67.4 107.6 8.7 21.7 13.3 32.4 -.12 .62 .65 147.4 80.6

ACC. .21 .34 .31 .35 .20 .21 .06 .28 .22 .24 .23

SCHAFER SIM-ANGUSSALEM, MO

SON - SCHAFER SIM-ANGUS

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TUEL COWMAKER A3032

Topping the Tuell Cattle bull offering in 2015 at $40,000 - Cowmaker was admired by many. He is a perfect exam-ple of what a SimAngus bull should be. He brings muscle, power, growth, and maternal - being out of a full sister to Upgrade - coupled with calv-ing ease, marbling and fleshing ability of his sire - Effective. He is a big spread bull with API in the top 5% and TI in the top 10% of the breed. Use Cow-maker to make that next set of outstanding SimAngus cattle the industry is demanding!

CAR EFFICIENT 534

SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61

FROSTY ANSWER 3979

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229

RRJS MISS LEGACY 615X

MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

1/2 SIMMENTAL1/2 ANGUS

HOMOZYGOUS BLACKHOMOZYGOUS POLLED

SEMEN $25


EPD 17.8 -1.9 65.8 107.6 11.2 20.9 11.8 31.5 -0.17 .51 .93 162.0 79.7

ACC. .28 .35 .31 .32 .20 .21 .07 .27 .25 .41 .33

SIRE - SCHIEFELBEIN EFFECTIVE 61

COWMAKER GROUP

Wicks Simmental-Richardton, ND Agri Steer/Craig Uden, Darr, Nebraska

BK Cattle, Welch, OK Jac's Angus, Arkansas

Tri State Loomix, Wray, CO Pembrook Cattle, Fairview, OK

Standridge Cattle Company, Ok and Arkansas

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TUEL WINCHESTER A303

Winchester truly deserves his name because of his genetic ability to deliver power and reliable performance. He has sired his first set of calves at Tuell Cattle and they are powerhouses! A beautiful and powerful cow family be-hind Winchester blends the prepotency of 6 generations of proven donor dams. As soft, deep and stout as they come - use Winchester this season. He is a changer!

SVF/NJC MO BETTER M217

CCR DREAM BETTER 3058T

CCR DAY DREAM 5065R

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676

RRTT MISS UPGRADE 619X

G A R BASIN MAX A22

3/4 SIMMENTAL1/4 ANGUS


SEMEN $25


EPD 8.7 0.3 66.0 107.1 8.0 21.7 12.3 34.4 -0.30 .41 1.12 139.5 78.9

ACC. .27 .35 .30 .32 .20 .22 .09 .27 .23 .39 .29

DAM - RRTT MISS UPGRADE 619X

ED BASLERAKRON, CO

SUZY STERLINGAKRON, CO18

WAGR EARTHQUAKE 236Z

“The ground shakes when he walks!” Earthquake was the high selling, Grand Champion Sim-mental Bull at the 2013 Black Hills Stock Show. In his first calf crop at Mohnen’s, he sired the $20,000 high selling SimAngus bull . With top 2% WW and top 4% YW, Earth-quake offers breed leading perfor-mance. Cow power and quality is built in with the 3C Melody cow on his bottom side. His first daughters are awesome mamas with perfect teat and udder quality. Earthquake is super sound moving and will add power and performance to your next calf crop!

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676

R&R CHAMBERLAIN X744

R&R MISS TRAVELER T744

R&R WAREHOUSE K609

WAGR 719T

3C MELODY M668 BZ

PB SIMMENTAL


SEMEN $25


EPD 2.8 4.4 83.5 120.2 6.5 20.1 20.0 47.3 -.22 .21 .79 103.7 75.0

ACC. .46 .60 .54 .52 .28 .29 .27 .43 .29 .40 .30

MOHNEN ANGUS WHITE LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA

SON AT MOHNEN ANGUS

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MEAD GRID MAKER L419

MEAD Grid Maker L419 brings big time spread from BW to YW coupled with outstand-ing maternal and carcass genetics - putting his TSI in the top 10% of the breed. After siring his first set of calves, Grid Maker L419 was purchased back to be utilized in the perfor-mance based Mead Farms program. Look to Grid Maker L419 to add pedigree predictabil-ity and power to your calf crop. Want to raise sale topping calves?...mate Grid Maker L419 to your Angus cows and watch them fight for your feeders!

WCR SIR TRADITION 066

M6 GRID MAKER 104 PET

VCR MISS MAC IV 317

LT WYOMING WIND 4020 PLD

MEAD PAMELA H011P

MF PAMELA B196

SEMEN $20SIGNING $35

REG: M817537 BORN: 1/20/2012TRAIT CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI

EPD 7.7 -0.1 31 68 15 5.2 31 1.0 21 .68 -.011 .03 215.89

ACC. .33 .39 .33 .32 .25 .20 .00 .30 .22 .26 .22 .21

Since 1942

MEAD FARMS

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WC BOOTLEGGER 4017 P

An impressive individual, Bootlegger was a member of the Champion Pen of Five at the 2015 National Western for Wright Charolais and went on to be one of the top selling bulls in their 2015 bull sale. Admired for his good looks, Bootlegger's real value will be his unmatched calving ease and ma-ternal traits possessed by his daugh-ters. Mead Farms reports his first calves have come great. "We've never used a Charolais bull that calves this easy!" The Blue Value daughters are making outstanding cows with excep-tional udder quality and productive-ness. Use Bootlegger to inject quality, calving ease, and maternal beyond.

LT SILVER DISTANCE 5342P

LT LONG DISTANCE 9001 PLD

LT BELLE 7026 P

LT BLUE VALUE 7903 ET

WC RITA 1534 P

MISS RCB RITA R017

SEMEN $25SIGNING $35

REG: M845386 BORN: 1/21/2014TRAIT CE BW WW YW MILK MCE MTL SC CW REA FAT MARB TSI

EPD 6.6 -1.2 33 57 21 5.4 38 0.9 15 .20 0.009 .14 201.35

ACC. .36 .40 .31 .25 .22 .17 .00 .22 .17 .21 .12 .14

Since 1942

MEAD FARMS

MEMBER-2015 NWSS CHAMPION PEN OF 5

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BREEDING RECORD

NAME_______________

HERD_______________

SEASON_____________

COW I.D.

A.I. DATE

A.I. SIRE 2ND A.I.

DATE

BULL IN DATE

BULL OUT DATE

NATURAL SERVICE SIRE

PREG CHECK DATE

PREG CHECK STATUS

COW I.D.

A.I. DATE

A.I. SIRE 2ND A.I.

DATE

BULL IN DATE

BULL OUT DATE


PREG CHECK DATE

PREG CHECK STATUS

COW I.D.

A.I. DATE

A.I. SIRE 2ND A.I.

DATE

BULL IN DATE

BULL OUT DATE


PREG CHECK DATE

PREG CHECK STATUS

Gestation Chart

Date of Service Calf Due Date of

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NUTRITION AND REPRODUCTIONThe primary goal for cow/calf producers is to obtain a

live calf from each cow, every year. Unfortunately most beef cattle operations fail to achieve an annual 100% calving rate. Cows are required to conceive within 83 days after calving to achieve a calving interval of 365 days or less. Many cows may not have even resumed their estrous cycles by this point. Several factors can contrib-ute to delaying the onset of estrous cycles, however, nutrition and nursing are the two critical factors. Since most cows are going to nurse a calf, nutrition becomes the major component that can be managed to enhance reproduction.

Similarly, age and weight are the primary factors that determine when a heifer reaches puberty. Although new data indicates that prior management and genet-ics may adjust this, a general rule has been that heif-ers need to reach approximately 65% of their mature weight by the beginning of the breeding season. This requires well-managed nutrition programs to ensure weight targets are met.

There are several complex relationships in the nutri-tion/reproduction interaction. Energy, protein, minerals and vitamins all play a role. The organs and glands re-sponsible for hormone secretions necessary for repro-duction can be affected by nutritional deficiencies.

BODY WEIGHT AND CONDITION:Body condition scoring (BCS) is a reliable method to

assess the nutritional status of your cowherd. On the standard 1 to 9 scale, each unit change is associated with approximately 90 pounds of body weight. Live weight at calving itself has no effect on reproductive performance, whereas calving condition score can be a good indicator of how long it will take a cow to return to estrous. When cows are thin at calving or have a BCS of 4 or less, additional energy will likely be required for a reasonable return to estrous. Research has shown that as BCS at calving increases the percent of cows cycling at the onset of the breeding season tends to increase.

PREPARTUM NUTRITION:The general belief is that cows maintained on an in-

creasing plane of nutrition prior to calving usually have a shorter return to estrous as compared to cows which

lose BCS pre-calving. Energy restriction prior to calving results in thin cows at calving, prolonged return to cy-cling and decreased and delayed pregnancies during the breeding season. While increased nutrient intake after calving may partially overcome some of these effects, it

does not completely eliminate the impact of negative nutrition prior to calving. It is clear that poor conception rates during a breeding season may have more to do with nutrition than an A.I. technician, bull, or synchronization program.

ENERGY BALANCE:Insufficient intake of energy, protein,

vitamins and micro- and macrominerals have all been associated with suboptimal reproductive performance. Of these, energy balance may have the biggest impact. When considering cows' metabolic priorities, reproduction comes after most other needs such as meeting minimum energy reserves and milk prodution.

MANAGEMENT:Shortly after weaning, beef cows should be in

mid-gestation. This is when producers can most easily manipulate diets to either increase or decrease a cow's condition since they require very little to maintain metabolism. If cows are in poor condition there is no better time to adjust feed to increase BCS. 60-90 days before calving, the fetus is growing rapidly and the cow is preparing for lactation. Trying to adjust BCS at this stage requires more feed and often occurs during the worst time in terms of weather and feed quality. The period of greatest nutritional need is from calving to rebreeding. She is required to produce milk, regain weight lost at calving and repair her reproductive tract in order to become pregnant again. At this stage, the cow is consuming as much as she can just to support herself and it is nearly impossible to adjust BCS. The nutrition/reproduction interaction is complex, but is still the most responsible for conception and pregnancy maintenance. Without a full appreciation for the del-icate balance between nutrition and reproduction, we may fail to achieve optimal production from our cows.

SOURCE:G.CliffLamb.InfluenceofNutritiononReprodctionintheBeef CowHerd.UniversityofMinnesotaExtension.

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Extended-Release Injectable Parasiticide5% Sterile SolutionNADA 141-327, Approved by FDA for subcutaneous injectionFor the Treatment and Control of Internal and External Parasites of Cattle on Pasture with Persistent EffectivenessCAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.INDICATIONS FOR USELONGRANGE, when administered at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body weight, is effective in the treatment and control of 20 species and stages of internal and external parasites of cattle:

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONLONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should be given only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb body weight).WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Withdrawal Periods and Residue WarningsAnimals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment.This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.A withdrawal period has not been established for pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Animal Safety Warnings and PrecautionsThe product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including possible granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.Observe cattle for injection site reactions. If injection site reactions are suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Protect product from light. LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been developed specifically for use in cattle only. This product should not be used in other animal species.When to Treat Cattle with GrubsLONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper timing of treatment is important. For the most effective results, cattle should be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fly (warble fly) season. Environmental HazardsNot for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing because the environmental impact has not been evaluated for these scenarios.Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extended-release anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program.TARGET ANIMAL SAFETYClinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety of LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin). Overdosing at 3 to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in a statistically significant reduction in average weight gain when compared to the group tested at label dose. Treatment-related lesions observed in most cattle administered the product included swelling, hyperemia, or necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The administration of LONGRANGE at 3 times the recommended therapeutic dose had no adverse reproductive effects on beef cows at all stages of breeding or pregnancy or on their calves.Not for use in bulls, as reproductive safety testing has not been conducted in males intended for breeding or actively breeding. Not for use in calves less than 3 months of age because safety testing has not been conducted in calves less than 3 months of age.STORAGEStore at 77° F (25° C) with excursions between 59° and 86° F (15° and 30° C). Protect from light.Made in Canada. Manufactured for Merial, Inc., Duluth, GA, USA.

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Gastrointestinal Roundworms LungwormsBunostomum phlebotomum – Adults and L4 Dictyocaulus viviparus

– AdultsCooperia oncophora – Adults and L4

Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4

Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4

Haemonchus placei – Adults GrubsOesophagostomum radiatum – Adults Hypoderma bovisOstertagia lyrata – Adults

Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4

Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 MitesTrichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis

Parasites Durations of Persistent Effectiveness

Gastrointestinal RoundwormsBunostomum phlebotomum 150 daysCooperia oncophora 100 daysCooperia punctata 100 daysHaemonchus placei 120 daysOesophagostomum radiatum 120 daysOstertagia lyrata 120 daysOstertagia ostertagi 120 daysTrichostrongylus axei 100 daysLungwormsDictyocaulus viviparus 150 days

Over calves treated with CYDECTIN + SAFE-GUARD.* Results varied between 13 and 40 lbs. for heifers and steers, respectively, over 104 days.

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Nichols Cryo-Genetics provides custom semen collection, analysis, storage, and shipping of proven quality bovine semen. NCG was es-tablished in 1984 with on-site collection, care, and housing of bulls. Most of NCG’s business is repeat customers. Loyal because, they are provided with outstanding customer service as well as state of the art facilities.

Nichols Cryo-Genetics’ facilities utilize natural collection with housing and exercise conditions second to none. One building is maintained as an export quarantine facility for those interested in expanding their markets abroad. NCG is able to store semen and frozen embryo transplant on site. The availability of outdoor exercise is cru-cial for the comfort of your animal. NCG offers a variety of outdoor exercise pens for the added comfort of your animal.

CUSTOM HEIFER DEVELOPMENTReplacement females, whether raised or purchased, are critical to the survival and advancement of every cow-calf operation. They keep the production process going, taking the place of open and less productive cows, and they provide the opportunity for genetic gains. In many operations, however, it may be challenging or impractical to develop replacements at home. Facilities, feed resources and overall management often limit the opportunity to develop and breed heifers in the most ef-ficient manner. There may be other advantages as well to raising or sourcing your replacement females off the farm. These can include: Roomformoreproducingcows – if you don’t have

to allocate feed resources, space and time to developing heifers at home, you may have room for some additional cows.Lessherdbullneeds – by having your

heifers bred off of the farm, it may de-crease your herd bull requirements, or limit your need to own specifically calv-ing-ease sires.Cashflow – depending on your situa-

tion and needs, there could be advantag-es to selling your heifer calves and buying back breds the following season (these could even be from your own herd).

Beef-360, LLC offers Heifer Develop-ment and Marketing Services, managing the process of growing and breeding heifers optimally for value-added

replacement females. We offer options that can fit virtually all needs, including: CUSTOM HEIFER DEVELOPMENT – we manage your heifers to an optimal

condition, ensuring the best possible conception rates, and return them to you confirmed bred. Heifers are fed high-fiber growing rations to achieve desired target weights without being over-conditioned. Pelvic mea-surements and reproductive tract scores are performed

to identify and eliminate potential problems. All heifers are synchronized and fixed-time A.I. bred. You can make the decisions on sire selec-tion or count on us to utilize bulls which will meet your needs. Fol-lowing two rounds of A.I., heifers are ul-trasounded and bred heifers are ready to return to your

place. We can also help market opens, so you only have to take the bred ones home. Records on all bred heifers will be included in our database. This can create opportu-nities for additional marketing options on their calves.

CONTRACT HEIFERS – if you wish to sell your heifer calves and buy back bred heif-ers for your replacements, we can source and develop heifers to specifically meet your needs. These could even be the actual heifers that you choose to sell as calves. We manage these heifers the same way as Cus-tom Heifer Development and provide the

same records and marketing options.INVESTMENT AND MARKETING SERVICES – we

can source and custom develop females for you to sell as value-added bred heifers. We also provide a Mar-keting service – utilizing our Beef-360.com website to list available cattle for sale and promote our offerings through targeted advertising and other marketing out-lets.

Our goal is to help you develop value-added replacement females through optimum man-agement, specific genet-ic selection and progres-sive marketing services. Contact us to discuss your individual needs and see what system(s) may work for you.

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BULL SELECTION CONSIDERATIONSSelecting your next herd bulls and A.I. sires can be tough decisions. There are several key things to keep in mind. Sire selection may have a greater impact on genetic improvement in cow herds than we realize. Since a bull is likely to produce more progeny in a herd than an individual cow, the sire contributes a larger portion of the genes in the herd. Therefore, it is important to minimize the risks asso-ciated with the contributions of new bulls by considering the goals for your herd and evaluating all of the informa-tion available.

Herd Goals: To begin, what are the desired impacts you are seeking with your new bulls? These are likely related to the overall goals you have for your cowherd and your production system and create your starting point. Questions to consider related to your starting point include:What type of cattle do I have?How does my environment influence my cow type?What industry segment(s) do I belong to (cow-calf, stocker, feeder, seedstock)?What are the needs/expectations of my customers?What impact do my cattle have on different industry segments?

Current herd status for performance and prof-itability: With a clear understanding of your herd goals, you need to know where you are currently. It is difficult to make improvements on performance and profitability if the current status is not known. Performance records, herd averages, costs of pro-duction and sales records all may need to be con-sidered to understand the current position and set the baseline for determining future gains in perfor-mance and/or profitability.

Selection: Once you know your goals and your current status, then you must consider what traits

to emphasize in your bull selection. There are large amounts of predictive information available to con-sider in selecting animals to match your production and marketing environments - such as actual perfor-mance data, EPDs for many traits and genomic data. It is important to determine the traits of economic importance, meaning; do they contribute to reducing production costs and/or increasing revenues? Addi-

tionally, do your selection traits contribute to the success and profitability of your customers? Keep in mind, the econom-ic relevance of traits may be significantly tied to your pro-duction and marketing system. For example, Calving Ease may have more relevance if you are calving heifers than if you don't. Carcass traits may have more relevance to the buyer of your

cattle if you sell feeders. On the other hand, these same carcass traits may be more relevant to you than early growth if you feed out your cattle.

The Purchase: You have many choices when it comes to buying your next bull(s). One way to con-sider this is like buying a new car. First, what are the basic features required? These basics include physi-cal and reproductive soundness, acceptable attitude and breed. Then, what are the add-ons that you require and determine an associated value for them. These can include calving ease and performance traits, carcass traits, color, polled, etc. Finally, who do you want to deal with? Find a genetics provider that exceeds your expectations with not only the selected bulls but with service after the sale.

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SPRING SALES BEEF-360 SIRE PARTNERS

FEB. 3 HOOVER ANGUS, CRESTON, IA

FEB. 12 MOHNEN ANGUS, WHITE LAKE, SD

FEB. 24 TC RANCH, FRANKLIN, NE

FEB. 27 HIGH POINT GENETICS, OSCEOLA, IA

MARCH 5 CRAWFORD ANGUS, MASSENA, IA

MARCH 5 MEAD FARMS, VERSAILLES, MO

MARCH 5 RICH RED ANGUS, VINTON, IA

MARCH 7 WHEELER MOUNTAIN ANGUS, WHITEHALL, MT

MARCH 12 RED ALLIANCE, SHAWNEE, OK

MARCH 12 WRIGHT CHAROLAIS, KEARNEY, MO

MARCH 19 MUSGRAVE ANGUS, GRIGGSVILLE, IL

MARCH 19 FALLING TIMBER FARM, MARTHASVILLE, MO

MARCH 23 PREMIUM SOURCED CATTLE, ECKLEY, CO

MARCH 28 LUDDINGTON CATTLE, FREEDOM, OK

MARCH 31 JACOBSON RED ANGUS, HITTERDAL, MN

APRIL 2 ANGUS IN THE GREEN HILLS, GREEN CITY, MO

APRIL 4 BROCKMERE FARMS, NEW CAMBRIA, MO

APRIL 7 ARNTZEN ANGUS, HILGER, MT

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Brian Oswald • 641-344-1044

Saturday, February 27, 2016 • 1 p.m.At Harken Hills Ranch, East edge of Osceola, IA • South of Hwy. 34, 1/4 mile

8th Annual Bull Sale

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Lot 70

Lot 10

Lot 2

Lot 69

Lot 12

Lot 3

Lot 78

Lot 26

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Selling 100 Beef Bulls Angus & Sim Angus!

Sires include: VinMar Johnny Cash, Sitz Dollar Up 489Z, RB Tour of Duty, RB Active Duty, Identity, Deer Valley All In, WAR Hero X499, CCR Cowboy Cut, W/C United, W/C Chamberlain

Sitz Dollar Up/ Basin Lucy 308S Sitz Dollar Up/ PA Power Tool RB Tour of Duty/BR Midland RB Active Duty/SAV Bismarck 2.3 BW 63 WW 113 YW .2 BW 66 WW 120 YW 3.8 BW 66 WW 107YW 1.7 BW 60 WW 109YW

CCR Cowboy Cut/Basin Trojan Erica CCR Cowboy Cut/ TC Pride W/C United/ TC EZ Money W/C Chamberlain/ Leachman Lass ½ Simmental ½ Angus ½ Simmental ½ Angus ½ Simmental ½ Angus 5/16 Simmental 11/16 Angus

Johnny Cash/Touchdown 7721.5 BW 75 WW 131 YW

Sitz Dollar Up/ Touchdown 7722.6 BW 64 WW 117 YW

Johnny Cash/ Hoover Dam.1 BW 59 WW 112 YW

Johnny Cash/Touchdown 7721.5 BW 75 WW 131 YW

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Performance-Tested BULL SALE

170 BULLS SELL125 Angus Bulls plus 25 Charolais bulls with a

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JACOBSON FREEDOM 4056

ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION AND A.I. With the predictability and ease of manage-ment of today's synchronization protocols, A.I. is the most practical and cost-effective way to create value in your cow herd. Implemented appropriately - it is possible to get 60% or more of your cows to con-ceive on the first day of your breeding season. By increasing the average age of your calf crop, this alone will often pay for all costs asso-ciated with synchronization and A.I. Then, consider the implications of genetic gain from proven superior sires and the possibility to de-crease herd bull needs. Add in the value of extra pounds through added proven per-formance, more maternal predictability in retained daughters, predictable calving ease, carcass traits, etc. and the incremental value created is substantial. And, while A.I. in most cases does not eliminate the need for bulls, it may mean you need fewer. This can raise the bar on the quality of bulls you can afford - increasing the genet-ic gains of every calf born. There are some considerations to ensure suc-cess with your synchronization plan. REPRODUCTIVE RESPONSE: Pregnancy rates after a 60 day breeding season should be 85 to 90% before considering an intensive synchronization and A.I. program. Lower fertility may indicate that some other aspect of management, such as nutrition or health, is less than optimal and would reduce the success of an A.I. program.CALVING DISTRIBUTION: The greater the proportion of cows calving in the first 21 days of the calving season, the better response expected from a synchronization and A.I. program. Although some synchronization protocols can induce estrus and ovulation in some non-cycling cows, those that calved within 30 days of the start of program are unlikely to respond. Using a synchroni-zation protocol every year increases the proportion of cows calving in the first 30 days of the season, and

subsequently increases A.I. pregnancy rates. COW AGE: First calf heifers generally take 20 days longer to return to estrous than mature cows. BODY CONDITION: Cows need to be in a positive energy balance

to resume normal estrous cycles. Over a range of BCS from 4 to 5.5, data shows an increase of 18% cy-cling for each unit change in body condition at the beginning of the breeding season. This response likely levels out at BCS greater than 6.5. A target should be to have cows in a BCS of 5 or greater at breeding.

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL SYNCHRONI-ZATION PROGRAMS:• Good year-round nutrition program• Mature cows in a BCS of 5 at calving and first-calf

heifers BCS-6• Functional facilities for sorting, administering

treatments and A.I.• Skilled help• Good record keeping• Effective vaccination and health program • Attention to details

There are many effective Synchronization Protocols available as validated and endorsed by the Beef Reproduction Task Force. The key to success with each is to not deviate from the schedule. The following 2 pages include CIDR Protocols which we use with confidence and worksheets to determine your costs associated with implementing a complete plan.

SOURCE: Sandy Johnson, Jeff Stevenson: Tips for a Successful Synchronization Program; K-State University

Custom A.I. Worksheet

14-day CIDR -PG

Operation:_______________________________________

CIDR In Date _______________

CIDR Out Date _______________

PG Date/Time _______________

Breeding Date/Time (+GnRH) _______________

Desired Calving Date _______________

Costs:

GnRH $___________

+ PG $___________

+ CIDR $___________

+ A.I. Service $___________

+ Semen $___________

= Total/Head $___________

X # of head ____________

= Total Synch + Breed

$___________

Pre-Breed Labor $___________

Trip Charge $___________

Breeding Barn $___________

With fixed-time A.I. protocols, it is critically important to give injections at the specified time relative to the set time for breeding. Beef-360 is committed to providing the greatest level of customer service through highly experienced technicians, minimizing stress within the facilities available, proper hygiene and semen handling; however, no guarantees for conception are expressed or inferred.

Bull(s) to Use:

Sire Name:____________________ Units_______ $/Unit_______



Custom A.I. Worksheet

7-day CO-Synch + CIDR

Operation:___________________________________

CIDR In Date (+GnRH) ___________

CIDR Out Date/Time (+PG) ___________

Breeding Date/Time (+GnRH) ___________

Desired Calving Date ___________

Costs:

GnRH (2 doses) $___________

+ PG $___________

+ CIDR $___________

+ A.I. Service $___________

+ Semen $___________

= Total/Head $___________

X # of head ____________

= Total Synch + Breed

$___________

Pre-Breed Labor $__________

Trip Charge $__________

Breeding Barn $__________

With fixed-time A.I. protocols, it is critically important to give injections at the specified time relative to the set time for breeding. Beef-360 is committed to providing the greatest level of customer service through highly experienced technicians, minimizing stress within the facilities available, proper hygiene and semen handling; however, no guarantees for conception are expressed or inferred.

Bull(s) to Use:




BREED BULL SEMEN CERTIFICATE PAGE

ANGUS SITZ DOLLAR UP 489X $25 $40 2ANGUS DEER VALLEY CENTER STAGE $25 $40 3ANGUS BROCKMERE TRINITY 3013 $20 $40 4ANGUS G A R IMPRESSION $25 $40 5ANGUS A A R FRONTMAN 3132 $20 $40 6ANGUS CONNEALY IMPACT $25 $40 7ANGUS LD CAPITALIST 316 $20 $40 8ANGUS MEAD MATERNAL POWER N240 $20 $40 9ANGUS CONNEALY ARMORY $25 $40 10 ANGUS AVF REALLY WINDY 1854 "EF-5" $20 $40 11ANGUS WMR TIMELESS 081 $20 $40 12ANGUS BAF BRIGADE 4106 $20 $40 13

POLLEDHEREFORD FTF PRIME PRODUCT 226Z $25 $50 14

RED ANGUS JACOBSON FREEDOM 4056 $25 15

SIM-ANGUS PELTON OSCAR 24Z $20 16SIM-ANGUS TUEL COWMAKER A3032 $25 17SIM-ANGUS TUEL WINCHESTER A303 $25 18

SIMMENTAL WAGR EARTHQUAKE 236Z $25 19 SIGNINGCHAROLAIS MEAD GRID MAKER L419 $20 $35 20CHAROLAIS WC BOOTLEGGER 4017 P $25 $35 21

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