Bulls For Sale - 2010

Sires of these sons sell!

 

LJC Mission Statement P27 (AI sire)
Sons include: 0910, 0911, 0915

Bieber Pocasse 10553 (Natural Service sire)
Sons include: 0928, 0941, 0945

Bieber Maximuss 6993 (AI Sire)
2-Year Old Son: 0810

Our 2010 bull offering is our most uniform yet! We have procured six outstanding studs, half of which are the result of our intensive artificial insemination (AI) program. We are also offering one two-year old bull that is ready to cover a larger number of cows.

We are focused on producing bulls with strong maternal traits, that calve easy and have moderate growth,and muscling. Your success is important to us, and we are happy to visit with you about what type of bull will best meet your needs.

Bulls are slowly developed on a growing ration of,corn silage and beef-grower grain supplement. Average Daily Gain (ADG) measurements reflect a 120-day weigh period. Bulls are required to pass a Breeding Soundness Examination before the sale is final.

Our entire herd has passed three consecutive wholeherd TB tests and we are a Level II Johne’s disease-free herd. We follow Beef Quality Assurance guidelines. All purchasers receive a registration certificate.

At weaning, bulls are given:

• Vaccinations for blackleg, BVD, IBR
• Poured for lice/worms

At yearling measurements:

• Bulls have passed a Breeding Soundness Examination and veterinary inspection.
• Poured for lice/worms

We’re looking forward to visiting with you, and are able to deliver purchases up to 300 miles. Bulls can be left at Shady Oaks Farm Red Angus at a cost of $2/day after July 1.

0910 - SHO Slick Statement 0910

0910 has a sweet disposition and was shown as a calf. He’s moderate framed, heavy muscled with a level top and is deep bodied. He’s a dark cherry red package, smooth shouldered and stands on good substance of bone. His mother (117) is a fantastic maternal matron with a 102 MPPA on 9 calves, below average birth ratio and above average weaning ratio. Two-generations of AI sires produced this outstanding brute. 3/20/2010 weight = 1,107 lbs.

For current EPDs, extended pedigree and performance data, click here. Asking price? $1,650.

0911 - SHO Sandy Statement 0911

We joke that this bull is hairy, a trait he got from his mother. Unlike his mother, he is a bigger framed bull with good bone structure and muscling. 0911 is the highest gaining bull in our offering, posting a 3.93-lb. average daily gain over the 120-day test period. His mother isn’t pampered, with a 102 MPPA on 8 calves and above average weaning ratios. 3/20/2010 weight = 1,018 lbs.

For current EPDs, extended pedigree and performance data, click here. Asking price? $1,550.

0915 - SHO Mini Statement 0915

Looking for a range-bull to cover your cows? Here’s a moderate framed, smooth topped, moderately muscled bull that fits the bill. His mother has raised 9 calves with below average birth weight ratios, and above average weaning and yearling ratios—an excellent combination for easy calving and growth to follow. 3/20/2010 weight = 1,040 lbs.

For current EPDs, extended pedigree and performance data, click here. Asking price? $1,500.

0928 - Made For U Pocasse 0928

Here’s a nice-topped bull with good muscle and a moderate frame. His mother consistently raises above average weaning weight ratio calves. If you’re looking for maternal traits and calves that can gain, this bull is the bull to do it. 3/20/2010 weight = 931 lbs.

For a current EPDs, extended pedigree and performance data, click here. Asking price? $1,450.

0941 - SHO Holy Toledo 0941

This heavily muscled brut has a smooth front, level top and moderate frame. He walks out on a good set of feet and legs. His mother posted a 103 MPPA on 5 calves, with below average birth and above average weaning and yearling data. 3/20/2010 weight = 983 lbs.

For a current EPDs, extended pedigree and performance data, click here. Asking price? $1,450.

0945 - SHO Turn N Burn 0945

The youngest calf in our offering is not one to write off. He’s level-topped, with good feet and legs. His smooth shoulder compliments his medium frame. This calf has a very prolific mother, a donor cow for Bieber Red Angus. She boasts a 107 MPPA on 22 calves with above average weaning and yearling data. 3/20/2010 weight = 973 lbs.

For current EPDs, extended pedigree and performance data, click here. Asking price? $1,500.

Proud of my dad

This past weekend, on one of our frequent phone calls to and from the farm, my dad and I were discussing our upcoming breeding season. He had called last week to let me know that Pete (our Genex genetics provider) would be stopping by, and wondering if we had selected our sires for the upcoming breeding season.

It's pretty early for us to select a sire for the next breeding season, mainly because we haven't seen what last year's studs are doing (read: no calves on the ground out of those sires). But, my dad and I are learning from our mistakes. 2009 was just a year of chaos - for both the farm and family. I remember getting ready to board a flight to Scotland for our honeymoon and trying to get ahold of Pete to deliver semen so I'd have something to breed cows to when I returned. We don't want to relive that experience (and stress) again.

So, my dad, Eric and myself put our heads together and narrowed the semen possibilities. We decided to go with Messmer Packer, and got 30 units on him. You see, when we first started AI-ing we bred to multiple sire groups. But when you only breed 30 cows AI/year, there's not a whole lot of progeny to get a sample on each bull. Thus, we're going to use one or two sires to get a good number of progeny (calves). We're pretty excited because we'll have Packer calves born this year (2010), and next year.

But I'm not only proud of my dad because he's got the semen ordered (and in the tank) by February (and we breed in May), but because he's going to take an AI class. For the past 10 years, I've been the only one trained on our farm to AI. That's great when you're a college kid and you live close to home around May to breed heifers and cows, but it's not convenient when you live 370 miles away in another state. So, dad's going to get trained. We'll be able to shoulder the load of breeding cows together (and maybe a local 4-H gal will learn, too). Either way, our operation will be better because of it.

Sold!

Do you remember that song from John Michael Montgomery called "Sold!" Sometimes I like to break out with it in song, as I do today. Here's the chorus, in case you forgot:

And I said 'hey pretty lady won't you give me a sign.
I'll do anything to make you mine oh mine.
I'll do your biddin' and be at your beck and call.
Yeah I've never seen anyone lookin' so fine,
Man, I gotta have her, she's a one-of-a-kind
I'm goin' once, goin' twice,
I'm sold! on the lady in the second row
She's an eight, she's a nine, she's a ten, I know
She's got ruby red lips, blond hair, blue eyes
An' I'm about to bid my heart good-bye!

Anyways, that has absolutely nothing to do with this post - except to report that 3 of the 6 yearling bulls in our 2009 private treaty sale offering have been sold (or that 3 are still for sale). Cross 0815, 0821 and 0826 off of your list, as they SOLD!

But don't fret, that still leaves 0809, 0810 and 0827 to be had!

2009 Private Treaty Bull Sale

We're pleased to showcase our 2009 Private Treaty Bulls for sale. Below you will find a few photographs on each bull, a link to their extended pedigree/EPDs from the Red Angus Association of America website and our comments on each.

These six yearling bulls represent the best of our 2008 calf crop in maternal cow power and strong sires (both industry-recognized AI sires and our natural herd bulls). Don't hesitate to contact us if you see something you like!

SHO GRANITE PC 0809

His name is Granite because he’s a solid, AI-sired bull. He and his mother were named Champion Red Angus cow-calf pair at the MN State Fair 4-H show. He’s got good frame and will put a thick topline on the calves he sires. Granite is one of the most complete bulls in the 2009 lineup, with good weaning and growth numbers.

This year's bulls all have a nice set of nuts. All bulls sell after passing a breeding soundness examination by our herd health veterinarian. That way, you know you'll have a capable breeding bull when you turn him out to pasture.

View 0809's extended pedigree, weights and EPDs by clicking here.


SHO JACKPINE MAX 0810
Jackpine’s are known to stand above the others, and this bull is no exception. He may be out of the ugliest cow in the herd, but she’s always raised a belt-busting calf. He bears a resemblance unlike his mother, with a teddy bear look and disposition to match. A very balanced bull that carries his depth with plenty of gut. And a nice smooth shoulder/front-end (see below)!

View 0810's extended pedigree, weights and EPDs by clicking here!


SHO TABASCO PC 0815

Meet Tabasco named such as he’s bound to spice things up. Standing on good substance of bone, Tabasco has a gentle disposition and plenty of length. His mother is a young super-producer from Sonstegard Cattle Co. Check out his smooth front-end—easy calving! A maternal half-brother was the first bull to sell in 2008. View 0815's extended pedigree, weights and EPDs by clicking here!


SHO HOSS ML 0821

Here’s a bull that packs a punch! The guys took one look at him and agreed—he’s a steer making bull if they’ve ever seen one. Shorter framed, with a powerful, stout front end, he’s out of a cow with loads of milk. With a big wide top to him, he’ll add power. And, he’s got a good disposition, too! Do you like that, Hoss?

View 0821's extended pedigree, weights and EPDs by clicking here!


SHO SHOCKER PO 0826

Looking to add some excitement to your herd? Shocker has the giddy-up and go! He is one of the most athletic bulls in the battery. With a small head, good depth and an attractive hip to him, he will sire deep-sided, standout calves. Jack thinks this is the best bull in the offering. (Caution - he's a little frisky).

View 0826's extended pedigree, weights and EPDs by clicking here!


SHO STOPPER ML 0827

Stopper is a lighter colored bull that is worth a second look. With a heifer-head, smooth shoulder, frame and plenty of length to him—he’ll shape up to be a calving-ease king. His mother is an easy-keeping forage monger with a good tight udder; a model of efficiency! Stop and take a look at this youngster.

View 0827's extended pedigree, weights and EPDs by clicking here!