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The second annual Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale is being held in conjunction with the Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend March 2-6, 2011 in Winnemucca, NV.

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Page 1: 2011 Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale

Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale CONSIGNOR SALE RULES AND REGULATIONS

AGE LIMITBulls age 12-28 months of age at sale time will be accepted 12 month old bulls must weigh a minimum of 1000 s to be eligible Bulls under 12 months of age or over 28 months of age on March 6 2011 will not be accepted without prior approval from the sale committee

BREEDSThe 2011 sale is open to Black Angus Red Angus Hereford and Charolais breeds

PRODUCTION INFORMATIONAll production information should be included with the entry Sale Day Weight will be published at sale time Bulls will be weighed for a Sale Day Weight during the siftinggrading Contact the sale office for any further information

Consignors are required to submit at the minimum the following

Adjusted 205 weaning weight Adjusted 365 yearling weight Brief catalog description is strongly encouraged Performance data from the breed association Three generation pedigree information Valid registration number

RETAINED INTERESTIf you are retaining interest or semen interest in any bull thisMUST be stated on your entry form and listed in the catalog

HEALTH TESTS- REQUIREDAll health test results must be submitted to the sale office by 500 pm Thursday March 3 2011 Health forms must be completed in full or bull will not be eligible for sale

Trichomoniasis All sale bulls must have a negative Trichomoniasis test 30 days prior to the sale The name of the testing lab must be included on the health sheetBVD Test All sale bulls must have a negative BVD test by either ear-notch or blood test method Brucellosis All sale bulls must have a negative Brucellosis test 30 days prior to the sale The name of the testing lab must be included on the health sheetSemen Testing All sale bulls must be semen tested 30 days prior to the sale by a licensed veterinarian Semen test should include scrotal circumference sperm morphology and sperm motility

Optional The following is encouraged but not requiredTB Testing If a bull is purchased by someone from a state requiring TB testing the bull will be subjected to the three day TB test and the expense will be the buyerrsquos responsibility

Genetic Defect Carrier TestingConsignors are strongly encouraged to test for any potential genetic defect carriers through blood or hair sample testing Known carriers are not allowed to sell through the WIBS Any potential carriers testing positive after the sale will be subject to the terms of the sale guarantee

VACCINATIONS- REQUIREDClostridial (8-way vaccine) Respiratory Vaccine must include Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) series Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD Type I amp II) Para influenza (P13) Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) IvermectinIvomec must receive within two months prior to the sale

Optional VaccinationsMU-SE Mineral Max Haemophilus Somnus Trichomoniasis Fusogard Anaplaz Other Please list all other vaccines that were administered on the animalrsquos health sheet

GROOMINGClipping trimming and washing of bulls is recommended but not required Wash area will be provided for range ready bulls

SIFTING GRADINGAll entries will be inspected for quality and condition visible unsoundness structural problems disease infection or other issues affecting future soundness and performance Any entry showing the effects of drugs or medications will automatically be sifted from the sale This includes drugs such as antibiotics analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs Each bull will be examined by a veterinarian Any entry may be sifted at any time prior to or during the sale at the committeesrsquo discretion All entry fees are forfeited on sifted bulls

Grading will be held in conjunction with the sifting Grading will be generated based on genetics individual performance and visual evaluation Grading will be carried out by three independent graders

SIFTED BULLSSifted bulls will not be sold by private treaty through the Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Invitational Bull Sale or on the Winnemucca Events Complex grounds Papers on sifted bulls will be mailed to the consignor

GUARANTEEIn the event the Buyer proves a purchased bull to be a non-breeder the Buyer is responsible for contacting the consignor within 90 days of the sale If the Consignor cannot prove the bull to be a breeder the Consignor is responsible for arranging an agreed settlement with the Buyer All expenses including veterinarian examinations transportation and transfers will be the responsibility of the Consignor

2010 Champion CharolaisRR Wrangler 897

Romans Ranches Charolais

2010 Champion Red AngusGWG Mr Sunset 9011Gillemot Sunset Ranch2010 Overall Breed Champion

2010 Overall Black AngusCain Objective 7275-9313

Wild West Angus

Congratulations To Our

2010 Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale

Best of Breeds

Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale

2011 Consignors

Black AngusBell Key Angus - Nampa ID 123

Cardy Ranches - Turlock CA 456

Chabot Angus - Winnemucca NV 78

Cooper Cattle -OakdaleCA 910111213

Eagle Drift Ranch - Richland OR14

Flying X Ranch - Elko NV 151617

J amp J Cattle Co - Gilroy CA 181920

Jackson Mtn Angus - Winnemucca NV 21

KC Angus - Turner OR 222324

Maag Angus Ranch - Vale OR 2526272829

Misty Dean Farms -YakimaWA 303132333435

Reminisce Angus - Dillon MT 363738394041424344454647

Wild West Angus - Dairy OR 4849505152

Red Angus

AA Acres - Sanger CA 5354555657

Lazy J Red Angus - Hillsboro OR 58596061626364656667

McPhee Red Angus - Lodi CA 68697071

P Bar Ranch - Montague CA 727374757676A

Charolais

Bianchi Ranches - Gilroy CA 77

Romans Ranch - Vale OR 7879808181A

Silacci Ranches - Gilroy CA 82

Hereford5B Herefords - Butte OR 83

Genoa Livestock - Minden NV 848586

Lots

Sale bulls are cataloged by breed and listed in alphabetical order by Consignor

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Real World Results

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Beller Feedlot Lindsay Nebraska

Why Verify

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Source

Age

Genetics

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minimum of 50 Angus genetics

A NEW second tier verification option

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Source

Age

Gateway has no genetic requirements

GATEWAY

The American Angus Associationreg operatesthe industryrsquos leading Process VerifiedProgram (PVP) for source- and age-verification The PVP offers two levels ofverification and multiple program complianttag options

Producers may select the tag option to best fit their production and marketing needs

Tag Type AngusSource GatewayVisual $100hd $200hdRFID-NEW $225hd $300hdChoice-set $325hd $500hdldquo840rdquo Visual $100hd $200hdldquo840rdquo RFID NEW $225hd $300hdldquo840rdquo Choice-set $325hd $500hd

Purchase of ldquo840rdquo tags requires a valid premise registration

All visual tags may be custom printed with the producerrsquos management number free of chargeProducerrsquos may also custom print the back of the tagwith their management number name and phone number logo etc for a one time fee of $10 and$050tag All tags are shipped free of charge UPSground directly to your door

Destron Fearing Tag Options

There is a $50 fee per enrollment group Producersmust complete training and calf enrollment via phoneprior to ordering tags

Marketing Support

Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the prediction of how futureprogeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the proge-ny of other animals listed in the database EPDs are expressed in unitsof measure for the trait plus or minus Interim EPDs may appear onyoung animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated intothe American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE)procedures This EPD will be preceded by an ldquoIrdquo and may or may notinclude the animalrsquos own performance record for a particular traitdepending on its availability appropriate contemporary grouping ordata edits needed for NCE Accuracy (ACC) is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD Anaccuracy of close to 10 indicates higher reliability Accuracy isimpacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included inthe analysis

GROWTHCalving Ease Direct (CED) is expressed as a difference in percent-age of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calvingease in first-calf heifers It predicts the average difference in ease withwhich an sirersquos calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifersBirth Weight EPD (BW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to thatof other sires Weaning Weight EPD (WW) expressed in pounds is a predictor ofa sirersquos ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Weight EPD (YW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Height EPD (YH) is a predictor of a sirersquos ability to trans-mit yearling height expressed in inches compared to the that of othersiresScrotal Circumference EPD (SC) expressed in centimeters is a pre-dictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size comparedto that of other sires

CARCASSThe new carcass EPDs are calculated from an integrated analysis of theAngus Herd Improvement Records (AHIRreg) carcass and ultrasoundphenotypic databases The genetic evaluation produces a single set ofEPDs for carcass weight marbling score Ribeye area and fat thick-ness The units of measure are in carcass trait format and analyzed onan age-constant basisCarcass Weight EPD (CW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifferences in hot carcass weight of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires Marbling EPD (Marb) expressed as a fraction of the difference inUSDA marbling score of a sirersquos progeny compared to progeny ofother sires Ribeye Area EPD (RE) expressed in square inches is a predictor ofthe difference in ribeye area of a sirersquos progeny compared to progenyof other sires Fat Thickness EPD (Fat) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifferences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measuredbetween the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires

MATERNALCalving Ease Maternal (CEM) is expressed as a difference in per-centage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calv-ing ease in first-calf daughters It predicts the average ease with whicha sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared todaughters of other siresMaternal Milk EPD (Milk) is a predictor of a sirersquos genetic merit formilk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared todaughters of other sires In other words it is that part of a calfrsquos wean-ing weight attributed to milk and mothering ability Mature Weight EPD (MW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to thedaughters of other sires Mature Height EPD (MH) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifference in mature height of a sirersquos daughters compared to daughtersof other sires Cow Energy Value ($EN) expressed in dollars savings per cow peryear assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expecteddollar savings difference in daughters of sires A larger value is morefavorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feedenergy expenses) Components for computing the cow $EN savingsdifference include lactation energy requirements and energy costsassociated with differences in mature cow size

$VALUE INDEXES$Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes to assist beef produc-ers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions $Values arereported in dollars per head where a higher value is morefavorableThe $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sireare expected to perform on average compared to progeny of othersires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and ifcalves were exposed to the same environment Weaned Calf Value ($W) an index value expressed in dollars perhead is the expected average difference in future progeny performancefor preweaning merit $W includes both revenue and cost adjustmentsassociated with differences in birth weight weaning direct growthmaternal milk and mature cow sizeFeedlot Value ($F) an index value expressed in dollars per head isthe expected average difference in future progeny performance forpostweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires Grid Value ($G) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for carcassgrid merit compared to progeny of other sires Quality Grade ($QG) represents the quality grade segment of the eco-nomic advantage found in $G $QG is intended for the specialized userwanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade The car-cass marbling (Marb) EPD which is influenced by carcass marblingscores and ultrasound percent intramuscular fat ( IMF) measure-ments contribute to $QG Yield Grade ($YG) $YG represents the yield grade segment of theeconomic advantage found in $G $YG is intended for the specializeduser wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield It provides amulti-trait approach to encompass ribeye fat thickness and weight intoan economic value for red meat yield$G combines both $QG and $YG and may be the best carcass decisiontool for focusing on quality and red meat yield simultaneouslyBeef Value ($B) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires

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Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

Profit starts at ReproductionResearch has shown that reproduction

has four to ten times the economic

impact of carcass traits Yet Red Angus

is the only breed that completely

describes cow herd reproduction from

birth through profitable lifespan Red

Angus reproductive EPDs are expressed

as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

ed progeny difference of calves being

born unassisted from two year-old

heifers The Red Angus CED model

accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) The expected

progeny difference of heifers conceiving

to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

remaining in the herd until at least six

years of age Females that dont stay in

the herd that long are losing money and

they also contribute to a higher rate of

replacement females that the rancher

canrsquot cash crop

To receive a FREE 8-page ldquoRancherrsquos

Guide to EPDsrdquo or a Red Angus Sire

Summary contact this breeder or the

Red Angus Association of America

EPDs (Expected ProgenyDifferences) are the mostpowerful selection tool thebeef industry has ever hadThe use of EPDs has converted

selecting range bulls from an art

form to a science better preparing

cowcalf producers to make genetic

decisions which may ultimately

improve their profitability

Better Selection Tools Make Better BullsRed Angus remains the only major

beef breed with mandatory Total

Herd Reporting (THR) which

requires the annual production of

each cow and the performance of

every calf raised through weaning to

be reported Red Angus EPDs are

calculated from complete contempo-

rary group data - not just the data

from the calves good enough to reg-

ister

hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

Angus published the Mature Cow

Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

becoming the first beef breed to evaluate

the expense side of the ranchers profit

equation Here are the facts

bull ME predicts differences in maintenance

energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

bull Maintenance energy requirements are

directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

bull The lower the ME EPD the less feed

daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

area and 12th rib fat thickness

Red Angus utilizes real time ultra-

sound data in conjunction with actu-

al carcass data in the calculation of

marbling and rib eye area EPDs

Genetic predictions for each of

these revenue traits are more reli-

able because they are built with

Total Herd Reporting

The New Color of Angus

Red Angus(940) 387-3502 bull RedAngusorg

23 of yearlingRed Angus bulls fit in this EPD range

THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

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Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

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2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the prediction of how futureprogeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the proge-ny of other animals listed in the database EPDs are expressed in unitsof measure for the trait plus or minus Interim EPDs may appear onyoung animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated intothe American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE)procedures This EPD will be preceded by an ldquoIrdquo and may or may notinclude the animalrsquos own performance record for a particular traitdepending on its availability appropriate contemporary grouping ordata edits needed for NCE Accuracy (ACC) is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD Anaccuracy of close to 10 indicates higher reliability Accuracy isimpacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included inthe analysis

GROWTHCalving Ease Direct (CED) is expressed as a difference in percent-age of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calvingease in first-calf heifers It predicts the average difference in ease withwhich an sirersquos calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifersBirth Weight EPD (BW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to thatof other sires Weaning Weight EPD (WW) expressed in pounds is a predictor ofa sirersquos ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Weight EPD (YW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Height EPD (YH) is a predictor of a sirersquos ability to trans-mit yearling height expressed in inches compared to the that of othersiresScrotal Circumference EPD (SC) expressed in centimeters is a pre-dictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size comparedto that of other sires

CARCASSThe new carcass EPDs are calculated from an integrated analysis of theAngus Herd Improvement Records (AHIRreg) carcass and ultrasoundphenotypic databases The genetic evaluation produces a single set ofEPDs for carcass weight marbling score Ribeye area and fat thick-ness The units of measure are in carcass trait format and analyzed onan age-constant basisCarcass Weight EPD (CW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifferences in hot carcass weight of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires Marbling EPD (Marb) expressed as a fraction of the difference inUSDA marbling score of a sirersquos progeny compared to progeny ofother sires Ribeye Area EPD (RE) expressed in square inches is a predictor ofthe difference in ribeye area of a sirersquos progeny compared to progenyof other sires Fat Thickness EPD (Fat) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifferences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measuredbetween the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires

MATERNALCalving Ease Maternal (CEM) is expressed as a difference in per-centage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calv-ing ease in first-calf daughters It predicts the average ease with whicha sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared todaughters of other siresMaternal Milk EPD (Milk) is a predictor of a sirersquos genetic merit formilk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared todaughters of other sires In other words it is that part of a calfrsquos wean-ing weight attributed to milk and mothering ability Mature Weight EPD (MW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to thedaughters of other sires Mature Height EPD (MH) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifference in mature height of a sirersquos daughters compared to daughtersof other sires Cow Energy Value ($EN) expressed in dollars savings per cow peryear assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expecteddollar savings difference in daughters of sires A larger value is morefavorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feedenergy expenses) Components for computing the cow $EN savingsdifference include lactation energy requirements and energy costsassociated with differences in mature cow size

$VALUE INDEXES$Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes to assist beef produc-ers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions $Values arereported in dollars per head where a higher value is morefavorableThe $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sireare expected to perform on average compared to progeny of othersires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and ifcalves were exposed to the same environment Weaned Calf Value ($W) an index value expressed in dollars perhead is the expected average difference in future progeny performancefor preweaning merit $W includes both revenue and cost adjustmentsassociated with differences in birth weight weaning direct growthmaternal milk and mature cow sizeFeedlot Value ($F) an index value expressed in dollars per head isthe expected average difference in future progeny performance forpostweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires Grid Value ($G) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for carcassgrid merit compared to progeny of other sires Quality Grade ($QG) represents the quality grade segment of the eco-nomic advantage found in $G $QG is intended for the specialized userwanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade The car-cass marbling (Marb) EPD which is influenced by carcass marblingscores and ultrasound percent intramuscular fat ( IMF) measure-ments contribute to $QG Yield Grade ($YG) $YG represents the yield grade segment of theeconomic advantage found in $G $YG is intended for the specializeduser wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield It provides amulti-trait approach to encompass ribeye fat thickness and weight intoan economic value for red meat yield$G combines both $QG and $YG and may be the best carcass decisiontool for focusing on quality and red meat yield simultaneouslyBeef Value ($B) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires

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Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

Profit starts at ReproductionResearch has shown that reproduction

has four to ten times the economic

impact of carcass traits Yet Red Angus

is the only breed that completely

describes cow herd reproduction from

birth through profitable lifespan Red

Angus reproductive EPDs are expressed

as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

ed progeny difference of calves being

born unassisted from two year-old

heifers The Red Angus CED model

accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) The expected

progeny difference of heifers conceiving

to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

remaining in the herd until at least six

years of age Females that dont stay in

the herd that long are losing money and

they also contribute to a higher rate of

replacement females that the rancher

canrsquot cash crop

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Summary contact this breeder or the

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EPDs (Expected ProgenyDifferences) are the mostpowerful selection tool thebeef industry has ever hadThe use of EPDs has converted

selecting range bulls from an art

form to a science better preparing

cowcalf producers to make genetic

decisions which may ultimately

improve their profitability

Better Selection Tools Make Better BullsRed Angus remains the only major

beef breed with mandatory Total

Herd Reporting (THR) which

requires the annual production of

each cow and the performance of

every calf raised through weaning to

be reported Red Angus EPDs are

calculated from complete contempo-

rary group data - not just the data

from the calves good enough to reg-

ister

hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

Angus published the Mature Cow

Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

becoming the first beef breed to evaluate

the expense side of the ranchers profit

equation Here are the facts

bull ME predicts differences in maintenance

energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

bull Maintenance energy requirements are

directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

bull The lower the ME EPD the less feed

daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

area and 12th rib fat thickness

Red Angus utilizes real time ultra-

sound data in conjunction with actu-

al carcass data in the calculation of

marbling and rib eye area EPDs

Genetic predictions for each of

these revenue traits are more reli-

able because they are built with

Total Herd Reporting

The New Color of Angus

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23 of yearlingRed Angus bulls fit in this EPD range

THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

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2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Black AngusBell Key Angus - Nampa ID 123

Cardy Ranches - Turlock CA 456

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Cooper Cattle -OakdaleCA 910111213

Eagle Drift Ranch - Richland OR14

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J amp J Cattle Co - Gilroy CA 181920

Jackson Mtn Angus - Winnemucca NV 21

KC Angus - Turner OR 222324

Maag Angus Ranch - Vale OR 2526272829

Misty Dean Farms -YakimaWA 303132333435

Reminisce Angus - Dillon MT 363738394041424344454647

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AA Acres - Sanger CA 5354555657

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Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the prediction of how futureprogeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the proge-ny of other animals listed in the database EPDs are expressed in unitsof measure for the trait plus or minus Interim EPDs may appear onyoung animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated intothe American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE)procedures This EPD will be preceded by an ldquoIrdquo and may or may notinclude the animalrsquos own performance record for a particular traitdepending on its availability appropriate contemporary grouping ordata edits needed for NCE Accuracy (ACC) is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD Anaccuracy of close to 10 indicates higher reliability Accuracy isimpacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included inthe analysis

GROWTHCalving Ease Direct (CED) is expressed as a difference in percent-age of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calvingease in first-calf heifers It predicts the average difference in ease withwhich an sirersquos calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifersBirth Weight EPD (BW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to thatof other sires Weaning Weight EPD (WW) expressed in pounds is a predictor ofa sirersquos ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Weight EPD (YW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Height EPD (YH) is a predictor of a sirersquos ability to trans-mit yearling height expressed in inches compared to the that of othersiresScrotal Circumference EPD (SC) expressed in centimeters is a pre-dictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size comparedto that of other sires

CARCASSThe new carcass EPDs are calculated from an integrated analysis of theAngus Herd Improvement Records (AHIRreg) carcass and ultrasoundphenotypic databases The genetic evaluation produces a single set ofEPDs for carcass weight marbling score Ribeye area and fat thick-ness The units of measure are in carcass trait format and analyzed onan age-constant basisCarcass Weight EPD (CW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifferences in hot carcass weight of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires Marbling EPD (Marb) expressed as a fraction of the difference inUSDA marbling score of a sirersquos progeny compared to progeny ofother sires Ribeye Area EPD (RE) expressed in square inches is a predictor ofthe difference in ribeye area of a sirersquos progeny compared to progenyof other sires Fat Thickness EPD (Fat) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifferences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measuredbetween the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires

MATERNALCalving Ease Maternal (CEM) is expressed as a difference in per-centage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calv-ing ease in first-calf daughters It predicts the average ease with whicha sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared todaughters of other siresMaternal Milk EPD (Milk) is a predictor of a sirersquos genetic merit formilk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared todaughters of other sires In other words it is that part of a calfrsquos wean-ing weight attributed to milk and mothering ability Mature Weight EPD (MW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to thedaughters of other sires Mature Height EPD (MH) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifference in mature height of a sirersquos daughters compared to daughtersof other sires Cow Energy Value ($EN) expressed in dollars savings per cow peryear assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expecteddollar savings difference in daughters of sires A larger value is morefavorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feedenergy expenses) Components for computing the cow $EN savingsdifference include lactation energy requirements and energy costsassociated with differences in mature cow size

$VALUE INDEXES$Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes to assist beef produc-ers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions $Values arereported in dollars per head where a higher value is morefavorableThe $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sireare expected to perform on average compared to progeny of othersires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and ifcalves were exposed to the same environment Weaned Calf Value ($W) an index value expressed in dollars perhead is the expected average difference in future progeny performancefor preweaning merit $W includes both revenue and cost adjustmentsassociated with differences in birth weight weaning direct growthmaternal milk and mature cow sizeFeedlot Value ($F) an index value expressed in dollars per head isthe expected average difference in future progeny performance forpostweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires Grid Value ($G) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for carcassgrid merit compared to progeny of other sires Quality Grade ($QG) represents the quality grade segment of the eco-nomic advantage found in $G $QG is intended for the specialized userwanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade The car-cass marbling (Marb) EPD which is influenced by carcass marblingscores and ultrasound percent intramuscular fat ( IMF) measure-ments contribute to $QG Yield Grade ($YG) $YG represents the yield grade segment of theeconomic advantage found in $G $YG is intended for the specializeduser wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield It provides amulti-trait approach to encompass ribeye fat thickness and weight intoan economic value for red meat yield$G combines both $QG and $YG and may be the best carcass decisiontool for focusing on quality and red meat yield simultaneouslyBeef Value ($B) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires

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(940) 387-3502wwwRedAngusorg

Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

Profit starts at ReproductionResearch has shown that reproduction

has four to ten times the economic

impact of carcass traits Yet Red Angus

is the only breed that completely

describes cow herd reproduction from

birth through profitable lifespan Red

Angus reproductive EPDs are expressed

as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

ed progeny difference of calves being

born unassisted from two year-old

heifers The Red Angus CED model

accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) The expected

progeny difference of heifers conceiving

to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

remaining in the herd until at least six

years of age Females that dont stay in

the herd that long are losing money and

they also contribute to a higher rate of

replacement females that the rancher

canrsquot cash crop

To receive a FREE 8-page ldquoRancherrsquos

Guide to EPDsrdquo or a Red Angus Sire

Summary contact this breeder or the

Red Angus Association of America

EPDs (Expected ProgenyDifferences) are the mostpowerful selection tool thebeef industry has ever hadThe use of EPDs has converted

selecting range bulls from an art

form to a science better preparing

cowcalf producers to make genetic

decisions which may ultimately

improve their profitability

Better Selection Tools Make Better BullsRed Angus remains the only major

beef breed with mandatory Total

Herd Reporting (THR) which

requires the annual production of

each cow and the performance of

every calf raised through weaning to

be reported Red Angus EPDs are

calculated from complete contempo-

rary group data - not just the data

from the calves good enough to reg-

ister

hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

Angus published the Mature Cow

Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

becoming the first beef breed to evaluate

the expense side of the ranchers profit

equation Here are the facts

bull ME predicts differences in maintenance

energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

bull Maintenance energy requirements are

directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

bull The lower the ME EPD the less feed

daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

area and 12th rib fat thickness

Red Angus utilizes real time ultra-

sound data in conjunction with actu-

al carcass data in the calculation of

marbling and rib eye area EPDs

Genetic predictions for each of

these revenue traits are more reli-

able because they are built with

Total Herd Reporting

The New Color of Angus

Red Angus(940) 387-3502 bull RedAngusorg

23 of yearlingRed Angus bulls fit in this EPD range

THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Data collected from Superior Livestock June-September2009 indicate that cattle enrolled in age- and source-verified programs received $157 per hundred weight(cwt) more than calves that were not source- and age-verified The data also suggested that calves enrolled inAngusSource had a $108-per cwt advantage over othersource- and age-verified programs bringing the totalvalue of AngusSource enrollment to $265 per cwt

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Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the prediction of how futureprogeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the proge-ny of other animals listed in the database EPDs are expressed in unitsof measure for the trait plus or minus Interim EPDs may appear onyoung animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated intothe American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE)procedures This EPD will be preceded by an ldquoIrdquo and may or may notinclude the animalrsquos own performance record for a particular traitdepending on its availability appropriate contemporary grouping ordata edits needed for NCE Accuracy (ACC) is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD Anaccuracy of close to 10 indicates higher reliability Accuracy isimpacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included inthe analysis

GROWTHCalving Ease Direct (CED) is expressed as a difference in percent-age of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calvingease in first-calf heifers It predicts the average difference in ease withwhich an sirersquos calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifersBirth Weight EPD (BW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to thatof other sires Weaning Weight EPD (WW) expressed in pounds is a predictor ofa sirersquos ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Weight EPD (YW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Height EPD (YH) is a predictor of a sirersquos ability to trans-mit yearling height expressed in inches compared to the that of othersiresScrotal Circumference EPD (SC) expressed in centimeters is a pre-dictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size comparedto that of other sires

CARCASSThe new carcass EPDs are calculated from an integrated analysis of theAngus Herd Improvement Records (AHIRreg) carcass and ultrasoundphenotypic databases The genetic evaluation produces a single set ofEPDs for carcass weight marbling score Ribeye area and fat thick-ness The units of measure are in carcass trait format and analyzed onan age-constant basisCarcass Weight EPD (CW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifferences in hot carcass weight of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires Marbling EPD (Marb) expressed as a fraction of the difference inUSDA marbling score of a sirersquos progeny compared to progeny ofother sires Ribeye Area EPD (RE) expressed in square inches is a predictor ofthe difference in ribeye area of a sirersquos progeny compared to progenyof other sires Fat Thickness EPD (Fat) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifferences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measuredbetween the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires

MATERNALCalving Ease Maternal (CEM) is expressed as a difference in per-centage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calv-ing ease in first-calf daughters It predicts the average ease with whicha sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared todaughters of other siresMaternal Milk EPD (Milk) is a predictor of a sirersquos genetic merit formilk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared todaughters of other sires In other words it is that part of a calfrsquos wean-ing weight attributed to milk and mothering ability Mature Weight EPD (MW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to thedaughters of other sires Mature Height EPD (MH) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifference in mature height of a sirersquos daughters compared to daughtersof other sires Cow Energy Value ($EN) expressed in dollars savings per cow peryear assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expecteddollar savings difference in daughters of sires A larger value is morefavorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feedenergy expenses) Components for computing the cow $EN savingsdifference include lactation energy requirements and energy costsassociated with differences in mature cow size

$VALUE INDEXES$Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes to assist beef produc-ers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions $Values arereported in dollars per head where a higher value is morefavorableThe $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sireare expected to perform on average compared to progeny of othersires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and ifcalves were exposed to the same environment Weaned Calf Value ($W) an index value expressed in dollars perhead is the expected average difference in future progeny performancefor preweaning merit $W includes both revenue and cost adjustmentsassociated with differences in birth weight weaning direct growthmaternal milk and mature cow sizeFeedlot Value ($F) an index value expressed in dollars per head isthe expected average difference in future progeny performance forpostweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires Grid Value ($G) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for carcassgrid merit compared to progeny of other sires Quality Grade ($QG) represents the quality grade segment of the eco-nomic advantage found in $G $QG is intended for the specialized userwanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade The car-cass marbling (Marb) EPD which is influenced by carcass marblingscores and ultrasound percent intramuscular fat ( IMF) measure-ments contribute to $QG Yield Grade ($YG) $YG represents the yield grade segment of theeconomic advantage found in $G $YG is intended for the specializeduser wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield It provides amulti-trait approach to encompass ribeye fat thickness and weight intoan economic value for red meat yield$G combines both $QG and $YG and may be the best carcass decisiontool for focusing on quality and red meat yield simultaneouslyBeef Value ($B) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires

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(940) 387-3502wwwRedAngusorg

Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

Profit starts at ReproductionResearch has shown that reproduction

has four to ten times the economic

impact of carcass traits Yet Red Angus

is the only breed that completely

describes cow herd reproduction from

birth through profitable lifespan Red

Angus reproductive EPDs are expressed

as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

ed progeny difference of calves being

born unassisted from two year-old

heifers The Red Angus CED model

accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) The expected

progeny difference of heifers conceiving

to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

remaining in the herd until at least six

years of age Females that dont stay in

the herd that long are losing money and

they also contribute to a higher rate of

replacement females that the rancher

canrsquot cash crop

To receive a FREE 8-page ldquoRancherrsquos

Guide to EPDsrdquo or a Red Angus Sire

Summary contact this breeder or the

Red Angus Association of America

EPDs (Expected ProgenyDifferences) are the mostpowerful selection tool thebeef industry has ever hadThe use of EPDs has converted

selecting range bulls from an art

form to a science better preparing

cowcalf producers to make genetic

decisions which may ultimately

improve their profitability

Better Selection Tools Make Better BullsRed Angus remains the only major

beef breed with mandatory Total

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requires the annual production of

each cow and the performance of

every calf raised through weaning to

be reported Red Angus EPDs are

calculated from complete contempo-

rary group data - not just the data

from the calves good enough to reg-

ister

hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

Angus published the Mature Cow

Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

becoming the first beef breed to evaluate

the expense side of the ranchers profit

equation Here are the facts

bull ME predicts differences in maintenance

energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

bull Maintenance energy requirements are

directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

bull The lower the ME EPD the less feed

daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

area and 12th rib fat thickness

Red Angus utilizes real time ultra-

sound data in conjunction with actu-

al carcass data in the calculation of

marbling and rib eye area EPDs

Genetic predictions for each of

these revenue traits are more reli-

able because they are built with

Total Herd Reporting

The New Color of Angus

Red Angus(940) 387-3502 bull RedAngusorg

23 of yearlingRed Angus bulls fit in this EPD range

THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the prediction of how futureprogeny of each animal are expected to perform relative to the proge-ny of other animals listed in the database EPDs are expressed in unitsof measure for the trait plus or minus Interim EPDs may appear onyoung animals when their performance has yet to be incorporated intothe American Angus Association National Cattle Evaluation (NCE)procedures This EPD will be preceded by an ldquoIrdquo and may or may notinclude the animalrsquos own performance record for a particular traitdepending on its availability appropriate contemporary grouping ordata edits needed for NCE Accuracy (ACC) is the reliability that can be placed on the EPD Anaccuracy of close to 10 indicates higher reliability Accuracy isimpacted by the number of progeny and ancestral records included inthe analysis

GROWTHCalving Ease Direct (CED) is expressed as a difference in percent-age of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calvingease in first-calf heifers It predicts the average difference in ease withwhich an sirersquos calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifersBirth Weight EPD (BW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit birth weight to his progeny compared to thatof other sires Weaning Weight EPD (WW) expressed in pounds is a predictor ofa sirersquos ability to transmit weaning growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Weight EPD (YW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of asirersquos ability to transmit yearling growth to his progeny compared tothat of other sires Yearling Height EPD (YH) is a predictor of a sirersquos ability to trans-mit yearling height expressed in inches compared to the that of othersiresScrotal Circumference EPD (SC) expressed in centimeters is a pre-dictor of the difference in transmitting ability for scrotal size comparedto that of other sires

CARCASSThe new carcass EPDs are calculated from an integrated analysis of theAngus Herd Improvement Records (AHIRreg) carcass and ultrasoundphenotypic databases The genetic evaluation produces a single set ofEPDs for carcass weight marbling score Ribeye area and fat thick-ness The units of measure are in carcass trait format and analyzed onan age-constant basisCarcass Weight EPD (CW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifferences in hot carcass weight of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires Marbling EPD (Marb) expressed as a fraction of the difference inUSDA marbling score of a sirersquos progeny compared to progeny ofother sires Ribeye Area EPD (RE) expressed in square inches is a predictor ofthe difference in ribeye area of a sirersquos progeny compared to progenyof other sires Fat Thickness EPD (Fat) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifferences in external fat thickness at the 12th rib (as measuredbetween the 12th and 13th ribs) of a sirersquos progeny compared to prog-eny of other sires

MATERNALCalving Ease Maternal (CEM) is expressed as a difference in per-centage of unassisted births with a higher value indicating greater calv-ing ease in first-calf daughters It predicts the average ease with whicha sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared todaughters of other siresMaternal Milk EPD (Milk) is a predictor of a sirersquos genetic merit formilk and mothering ability as expressed in his daughters compared todaughters of other sires In other words it is that part of a calfrsquos wean-ing weight attributed to milk and mothering ability Mature Weight EPD (MW) expressed in pounds is a predictor of thedifference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to thedaughters of other sires Mature Height EPD (MH) expressed in inches is a predictor of thedifference in mature height of a sirersquos daughters compared to daughtersof other sires Cow Energy Value ($EN) expressed in dollars savings per cow peryear assesses differences in cow energy requirements as an expecteddollar savings difference in daughters of sires A larger value is morefavorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feedenergy expenses) Components for computing the cow $EN savingsdifference include lactation energy requirements and energy costsassociated with differences in mature cow size

$VALUE INDEXES$Value indexes are multi-trait selection indexes to assist beef produc-ers by adding simplicity to genetic selection decisions $Values arereported in dollars per head where a higher value is morefavorableThe $Value is an estimate of how future progeny of each sireare expected to perform on average compared to progeny of othersires in the database if the sires were randomly mated to cows and ifcalves were exposed to the same environment Weaned Calf Value ($W) an index value expressed in dollars perhead is the expected average difference in future progeny performancefor preweaning merit $W includes both revenue and cost adjustmentsassociated with differences in birth weight weaning direct growthmaternal milk and mature cow sizeFeedlot Value ($F) an index value expressed in dollars per head isthe expected average difference in future progeny performance forpostweaning merit compared to progeny of other sires Grid Value ($G) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for carcassgrid merit compared to progeny of other sires Quality Grade ($QG) represents the quality grade segment of the eco-nomic advantage found in $G $QG is intended for the specialized userwanting to place more emphasis on improving quality grade The car-cass marbling (Marb) EPD which is influenced by carcass marblingscores and ultrasound percent intramuscular fat ( IMF) measure-ments contribute to $QG Yield Grade ($YG) $YG represents the yield grade segment of theeconomic advantage found in $G $YG is intended for the specializeduser wanting to place more emphasis on red meat yield It provides amulti-trait approach to encompass ribeye fat thickness and weight intoan economic value for red meat yield$G combines both $QG and $YG and may be the best carcass decisiontool for focusing on quality and red meat yield simultaneouslyBeef Value ($B) an index value expressed in dollars per head is theexpected average difference in future progeny performance for post-weaning and carcass value compared to progeny of other sires

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Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

Profit starts at ReproductionResearch has shown that reproduction

has four to ten times the economic

impact of carcass traits Yet Red Angus

is the only breed that completely

describes cow herd reproduction from

birth through profitable lifespan Red

Angus reproductive EPDs are expressed

as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

ed progeny difference of calves being

born unassisted from two year-old

heifers The Red Angus CED model

accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) The expected

progeny difference of heifers conceiving

to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

remaining in the herd until at least six

years of age Females that dont stay in

the herd that long are losing money and

they also contribute to a higher rate of

replacement females that the rancher

canrsquot cash crop

To receive a FREE 8-page ldquoRancherrsquos

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Summary contact this breeder or the

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EPDs (Expected ProgenyDifferences) are the mostpowerful selection tool thebeef industry has ever hadThe use of EPDs has converted

selecting range bulls from an art

form to a science better preparing

cowcalf producers to make genetic

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improve their profitability

Better Selection Tools Make Better BullsRed Angus remains the only major

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Herd Reporting (THR) which

requires the annual production of

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every calf raised through weaning to

be reported Red Angus EPDs are

calculated from complete contempo-

rary group data - not just the data

from the calves good enough to reg-

ister

hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

Angus published the Mature Cow

Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

becoming the first beef breed to evaluate

the expense side of the ranchers profit

equation Here are the facts

bull ME predicts differences in maintenance

energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

bull Maintenance energy requirements are

directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

bull The lower the ME EPD the less feed

daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

area and 12th rib fat thickness

Red Angus utilizes real time ultra-

sound data in conjunction with actu-

al carcass data in the calculation of

marbling and rib eye area EPDs

Genetic predictions for each of

these revenue traits are more reli-

able because they are built with

Total Herd Reporting

The New Color of Angus

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23 of yearlingRed Angus bulls fit in this EPD range

THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

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Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

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A 7 advantage in

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A significantly

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in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

Profit starts at ReproductionResearch has shown that reproduction

has four to ten times the economic

impact of carcass traits Yet Red Angus

is the only breed that completely

describes cow herd reproduction from

birth through profitable lifespan Red

Angus reproductive EPDs are expressed

as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

ed progeny difference of calves being

born unassisted from two year-old

heifers The Red Angus CED model

accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) The expected

progeny difference of heifers conceiving

to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

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the herd that long are losing money and

they also contribute to a higher rate of

replacement females that the rancher

canrsquot cash crop

To receive a FREE 8-page ldquoRancherrsquos

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Summary contact this breeder or the

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EPDs (Expected ProgenyDifferences) are the mostpowerful selection tool thebeef industry has ever hadThe use of EPDs has converted

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hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

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Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

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energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

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directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

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daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

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THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

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as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

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born unassisted from two year-old

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accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

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to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

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To receive a FREE 8-page ldquoRancherrsquos

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hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

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Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

becoming the first beef breed to evaluate

the expense side of the ranchers profit

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bull ME predicts differences in maintenance

energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

bull Maintenance energy requirements are

directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

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daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

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THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

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audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

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bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

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New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

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A significantly

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2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Predicting Profithellip

Completely Described Beef Production

Profit starts at ReproductionResearch has shown that reproduction

has four to ten times the economic

impact of carcass traits Yet Red Angus

is the only breed that completely

describes cow herd reproduction from

birth through profitable lifespan Red

Angus reproductive EPDs are expressed

as percent probability meaning the high-

er the EPD the more likely the desired

observation

Profitable reproduction can beboiled down to success in thesefour Economically RelevantTraitsCalving Ease Direct (CED) The expect-

ed progeny difference of calves being

born unassisted from two year-old

heifers The Red Angus CED model

accounts for contemporary group birth

weight differences and calving ease

scores

Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) The expected

progeny difference of heifers conceiving

to calve at two years of age

Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) The

expected progeny difference of a given

animals daughters calving unassisted at

two years of age

Stayability (STAY) The expected proge-

ny difference of a bulls daughters

remaining in the herd until at least six

years of age Females that dont stay in

the herd that long are losing money and

they also contribute to a higher rate of

replacement females that the rancher

canrsquot cash crop

To receive a FREE 8-page ldquoRancherrsquos

Guide to EPDsrdquo or a Red Angus Sire

Summary contact this breeder or the

Red Angus Association of America

EPDs (Expected ProgenyDifferences) are the mostpowerful selection tool thebeef industry has ever hadThe use of EPDs has converted

selecting range bulls from an art

form to a science better preparing

cowcalf producers to make genetic

decisions which may ultimately

improve their profitability

Better Selection Tools Make Better BullsRed Angus remains the only major

beef breed with mandatory Total

Herd Reporting (THR) which

requires the annual production of

each cow and the performance of

every calf raised through weaning to

be reported Red Angus EPDs are

calculated from complete contempo-

rary group data - not just the data

from the calves good enough to reg-

ister

hellipThe Ranchers Guide to EPDs

Reproduction bull GrowthCarcass bull Maintenance

Cows Eat Money Thatrsquos why Red

Angus published the Mature Cow

Maintenance Energy EPD (ME EPD)

becoming the first beef breed to evaluate

the expense side of the ranchers profit

equation Here are the facts

bull ME predicts differences in maintenance

energy requirements of mature daughters of

a bull

bull Maintenance energy requirements are

directly related to feed cost - often producersrsquo

largest single expense

bull The lower the ME EPD the less feed

daughters require to maintain body condition

bull ME can be used to ensure environmental fit

and to estimate additional feed required by

increased growth amp milk

Growth amp Carcass TraitsRed Angus publishes genetic pre-

dictions for birth weight weaning

weight yearling weight milk total

maternal marbling score rib eye

area and 12th rib fat thickness

Red Angus utilizes real time ultra-

sound data in conjunction with actu-

al carcass data in the calculation of

marbling and rib eye area EPDs

Genetic predictions for each of

these revenue traits are more reli-

able because they are built with

Total Herd Reporting

The New Color of Angus

Red Angus(940) 387-3502 bull RedAngusorg

23 of yearlingRed Angus bulls fit in this EPD range

THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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THE PROGRAMThe Charolais Advantagereg tag program has been established to age- and source-verify

known Charolais genetics This will be accomplished using IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade

approved Process Verified Program (PVP)

THE VALUE OF VERIFICATIONMany of our export markets reopened in 2006 In order for US beef to qualify it

must be age- and source-verified Many feedlots are currently offering premiums forthese known cattle In addition the Charolais breed has an opportunity to capture pre-miums based on the value of the Charolais carcassThis program helps reduce the cost of on-site auditing through the use of phone

audits and makes the evaluation process completely objective The scoring processrequires ranchesfarms (suppliers) to provide information requested during an on-siteaudit This information is used to establish your ability to supply age- and source-veri-fied cattle Your ranchoperation may be visited during random on-site evaluations

Source and age verification helps you1 Prove you are doing what you say you are doing2 Gain access to progressive marketing options3 Make available third party (unbiased) vs self evaluation

PARTICIPATIONProducers utilizing Charolais genetics and wishing to enroll and tag cattle as age- and

source-verified may participatebull Eligible cattle must be sired by registered Charolais bull or son of a registeredCharolais bull (the registration number of either the sire or the grandsire must beprovided)

bull Only cattle enrolled by the original owner are eligiblebull All cattle enrolled are owned by the producer participantbull Only enrolled cattle will be identified with Charolais Advantagereg tagsbull The invoice included with the Charolais Advantagereg tag shipment must bemaintained on-site for a minimum of three years Documentation of calving bullturnout andor breeding dates must be maintained on-site or electronically for aminimum of three years

bull All cattle enrolled in this program have a known age by daymonthyear

ENROLLMENTbull Participants may enroll by contacting Marilou Wegner at the American-International Charolais Association (816) 464-5977 ext 400 ormwegnercharolaisusacom

bull All participants must first complete a training and verification packet before tagswill be allocated It is available through the AICA office

bull Calves may be enrolled once they are born Because this is an age and sourceverification program tags cannot be allocated to animals without a known birthdate

FEESbull The Charolais Advantage program has an annual fee of $225 This fee mustaccompany the completed USVerifiedtrade Packet

IMPORTANT POINTSIt is important you know1 Your information is kept confidential2 Only information necessary to verify source age and health protocol is requested3 We do not share your information and only make it available to the USDA whennecessary to verify IMI Globalrsquos USVerifiedtrade program

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

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New data proves it

Net income of

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A significantly

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Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

AI+44

The best service onthe best wireless network

(775)625-2355 508 W Winnemucca Blvd

$10 OFFANY PHONE

Valid at any 2 Brothers Communications locationVisit www2brotherscommunicationscom to find a

location near you Not valid with any other offer

OR ACCESSORY

WELCOME RANCH HAND RODEO

VISIT US AT

WINNERS HOTELCASINO

185 W WINNEMUCCA BLVD

775-623-2511 1-800-648-4770The

NEW

lIVE M

USIC IN

THE W

INNERS

LOUNGE- Frid

ay AND S

aturday

NIGHT 9

PM-1AM

WINNEMUCCArsquoS FAVORITE

HOT SPOT

WWWWINNERSCASINOCOM

Newly remodeled Casino FLOOR

Newly remodeled rooms

Ticket InTicket out machines

Nightly Dinner Specials

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COMEDY EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

TONS OF YOUR FAVORITE SLOTS

NEW VIP PROGRAM

Page 10: 2011 Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale

1 Bullrsquos official name birth date AICA registration number sire

2 Bullrsquos current owner and address

3 Herds Progeny and Daughters in Production (DIP) ndash reflects the number of herds this sire has been used in the number of progeny whose performance was evaluated for this edition of the sire summary and the number of daughters whose offspring were evaluated for calculating the Maternal Milk EPD

4 Calving Ease Direct (CE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf heifers A higher value indicates greater calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos calves will be born when bred to first-calf heifers

5 Birth Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average birth weight (pounds) of progeny Birth weight reflects prenatal growth

6 Weaning Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average weaning weight of calves The evaluation reflects the genetic influence on pre-weaning growth rate

7 Yearling Weight EPD ndash the expected difference in average yearling weight of progeny The evaluation reflects genetic influence on both pre-weaning and post-weaning growth rate

8 Maternal Milk EPD ndash the genetic ability of a sirersquos daughters to express in pounds of weaning weight in her calves due to her maternal ability through mothering instinct and milk

9 Calving Ease Maternal (MCE) - expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births in first calf daughters A higher value indicates greater

Sire summaries use the term Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) to express genetic transmitting ability of a sire for the various traits listed An EPD is a prediction of how future progeny of a sire are expected to perform in a particular trait relative to other sires in the analysis The key word is ldquodifferencerdquo The EPD itself does not imply ldquogoodrdquo or ldquobadrdquo performance But rather the EPD gives a prediction of the average difference to expect in the performance of a sires progeny relative to other sires in the same analysisThe EPD for a given trait on each bull listed in the Sire Summary is compared to every other bull in this sire summary report The EPD is reported as a plus or minus value in the unit which the trait is measuredEach EPD reported is accompanied with an Accuracy (ACC) figure ACC is a measure of reliability regarding the EPD evaluation for a performance trait Accuracy is reported as a decimal number between zero and one large values indicate greater accuracy and more certainty that the EPD will show little change as additional progeny information is obtained

21

E V A L U A T I O N O F S I R E I N F O R M A T I O N

calving ease It predicts the average difference in unassisted births with which a sirersquos daughters will calve as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires

10 Total Maternal EPD ndash a value to predict the weaning weight performance of calves from a sires daughters due to genetics for growth and maternal ability Total Maternal is calculated by adding 12 the WWT EPD to the Maternal Milk EPD

11 Scrotal Circumference EPD mdash the expected difference in scrotal circumference (expressed in centimeters) of a bulls male offspring at yearling compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated Research has also indicted a relationship between increased scrotal circumference and decreased age at puberty for a sires daughters

12 Carc Ultra U Hrd ndash reflects the number of carcass progeny used in computing the carcass EPD the number of progeny with ultrasound data used in computing the carcass EPD and the number of herds that have contributed ultrasound records for progeny

13 Hot Carcass Weight EPD (HCW) ndash the expected difference in average hot carcass weight of progeny at a constant age endpoint

14 Ribeye Area EPD (REA) ndash the expected difference in average ribeye area of progeny at a constant age endpoint

15 12th-13th Rib Fat Thickness EPD (FAT) ndash the expected difference in average fat thickness at the 12th and 13th rib of progeny at a constant age endpoint

16 Marbling EPD (MARB) ndash the expected difference in average USDA marbling score of progeny at a constant age endpoint

S I R E S E L E C T I O N

Trait Leaders Progeny Proven sires identified from the evaluation as trait leaders are those that excel in a specific trait The determination of a trait leader is based on meeting superior standards in both EPD and accuracy values for a trait The sires listed include the top 25 sires for BWT WWT YWT and Maternal Milk considering EPD criterion with an accuracy of 55 or greater for that trait (Top 10 Sires for HCW REA FAT MARB)Multiple Trait Sires Active Progeny Proven sires identified from the genetic evaluation as multiple trait leaders are those sires that excel in the traits of Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight and Total Maternal These traits are each standardized so that equal emphasis can be placed on each of the 4 traits To qualify for the list a sire must be listed as a Progeny Proven Sire must have an accuracy value greater than 55 for weaning weight and must be in the top 50th percentile for BWT WWT YWT MAT and TotMat EPD among active sires

Active SiresProgeny Proven Sires (Denoted PP) These sires are those that have met an accuracy standard of 55 in the weaning weight EPD evaluation and have at least five (5) calves sired by him with performance information reported within the last two years The weaning weight EPD factor is used as a selection criterion as it is least subject to bias and the trait with the most information EPD and accuracy values for other traits are published for these sires Sires listed in this category have sired enough performance-tested progeny to warrant considerable predictability

Young Sires (Denoted YS) These sires must be born after January 1 2005 and meet an accuracy of 35 in the weaning EPD analysis The value of this category is to distribute information on young sires with potential for use in breeding programs The EPD values expressed should be considered in relation to lower accuracy values

Inactive Sires The Inactive Sire Section represents sires born since January 1 1998 that have an accuracy of 55 for weaning weight EPD and are not listed as a Progeny Proven or Young Sire

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14543

Name of Bull Herds CE BW WW YW Mat MCE Total SC Carc HCW REA FAT MARB Date of BirthReg No Progeny EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD EPD Mtnl EPD Ultra EPD EPD EPD EPD Sire Current OwnerAddress DIP ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC ACC EPD ACC U Hrd ACC ACC ACC ACC

PP BULLS NAME AICA 2 14 -18 22 39 4 12 15 NA 0 16 017 -0003 00303221999 M 000000 PO BOX 20247 107 058 076 065 020 026 024 1 016 013 009 005 BULLS SIRE KANSAS CITY MO 64195 9 1

15 16

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

Ca pture E-249

NF M iss 888

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

O wyhee M a c A23 P

M iss O D-SK C-19

JR Recap K-01Rewind D 198 RF

FN-X X X X

JR Success 935

BD3312009 Registration RM101819 Tattoo 935

POLLED

79

CHAROLAIS

C E B W T W W T Y W T M I L K M C E M T N L H C W R E A F A T M A R B

2 8 0 6 2 4 9 4 3 7 6 7 3 5 1 9 1 1 1 9 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

C H A R O L A I S B R E E D A V E R A G E S

LT Ea sy Blend 5125 P LD

HC W a l lstreet 9751

RC Budsmyda d 879 P ol led

BC Beth

RC Budsmyda d 225 P ol led

RC M S Adva nta ge 230 P TW

RR Miss Charissa M-01BVF Count Cima rron1891ET

RB P a m

BC MR Blend 902

BD6252009 Registration M786348 Tattoo 902

POLLED

LT Unl imi ted Ea se 9108

LT Brenda 1014 P LD

HC Blend 7742RC W a l lstreet 9751

HC Ca di l la c 8062

77

BW W W YW

76 803 1256

CE BW T W W T YW T MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

7 -08 28 47 1 4 14 21 012 001 -003

Bianchi Ranches ~ Gilroy CA Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Schurr top HCR Ra ncher

M iss HCR P r ime 3124 P LD

4-L Unl imi ted YL13P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-29

RR Success 925

BD3272009 Registration M794605 Tattoo 925

POLLED

Schurr top Ea se 8953 P LD

Schurr top M L 6056 1184 P

HCR Success 6073 PLDW CR P r ime Time 908 P

M iss HCR M a c 0029 P LD

BCR P ol led Unl imi ted

003HAW Cha r issa P 465

P ol led RR Miss Charissa M-01Intrepid H24 P O L

M iss G 146

78

BW WW YW

100 612 1159

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

9 -04 35 61 5 6 22 22 047 -001 005

BW WW YW

98 594 1004

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

2 15 18 25 3 2 11 5 005 0004 01

Lot 79

JR Success 935

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

Action I-16

HBCO Sha nna 854

M a c IG F139A Twin

M iss F-100

RR Miss Mac-Ig M-43O wyhee Duk e A26 P

M iss La dy H 044

RR Royal Grid 958

BD462009 Registration M794613 Tattoo 958

POLLED

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

80

BW WW YW

92 606 1139

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

4 11 31 57 4 4 20 20 033 -001 007

JDJ Roya l Tra de N134

BHD M s G r id N1775

CM F 192 W ra ngler 256

RR M iss Red P ower P -19

CJC Tra dema rk H45

JDJ M s Ciga r K1509

BHD Roya l Grid T556M 6 G r id M a k er 104 P ET

BHD M s La ndruler K1439

Ba ldr idge Fa sttra ck 82F

CM F 138 of D040 192

RR Miss W rangle r S-14Red P unch P ol led

RR M iss Intrepid K-28

RR Royal Grid 995

BD4252009 Registration M794616 Tattoo 995

POLLED

81

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

Roman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale ORRoman Ranches Charolais ~ Vale OR

BW WW YW

85 613 1088

CE BWT WWT YWT MILK MCE MTNL HCW REA FAT MARB

88 -04 35 61 5 63 22 22 047 -001 005

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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Page 12: 2011 Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale

Winnemucca NevadaWinnemucca Nevada

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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OR ACCESSORY

WELCOME RANCH HAND RODEO

VISIT US AT

WINNERS HOTELCASINO

185 W WINNEMUCCA BLVD

775-623-2511 1-800-648-4770The

NEW

lIVE M

USIC IN

THE W

INNERS

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aturday

NIGHT 9

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Page 13: 2011 Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale

PO Box 014059 Kansas City MO 64101 8168423757 wwwherefordorg

Data from the Circle A Ranch Heterosis Project begun in 2007 and conducted by Circle A Angus Ranch

Hereford-sired Mama the one to bank on

New data proves it

Net income of

$51 more

per cow per year

A 7 advantage in

conception rate

A significantly

higher selling price

for bred heifers

All this from Hereford-sired females compared to straight Angus females

in a recent large-scale study documenting the advantage of

Hereford-based heterosis See all the data at wwwherefordorg

Hereford mdash making black better

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

AI+44

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(775)625-2355 508 W Winnemucca Blvd

$10 OFFANY PHONE

Valid at any 2 Brothers Communications locationVisit www2brotherscommunicationscom to find a

location near you Not valid with any other offer

OR ACCESSORY

WELCOME RANCH HAND RODEO

VISIT US AT

WINNERS HOTELCASINO

185 W WINNEMUCCA BLVD

775-623-2511 1-800-648-4770The

NEW

lIVE M

USIC IN

THE W

INNERS

LOUNGE- Frid

ay AND S

aturday

NIGHT 9

PM-1AM

WINNEMUCCArsquoS FAVORITE

HOT SPOT

WWWWINNERSCASINOCOM

Newly remodeled Casino FLOOR

Newly remodeled rooms

Ticket InTicket out machines

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COMEDY EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

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Page 14: 2011 Winnemucca Invitational Bull Sale

2011 SPRING SIRE SUMMARY - 3 -

Example Listing and Trait Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 CE BW WW YW MM MG MCE SC FAT REA MARB BMI$ CEZ$ BII$ CHB$ ANY BULL 123 (32) +22 (88) +30 (57) +59 (70) +14(52) +29 -02 (32) +07 (40) 000 (10) +014 (09) -004 (09) +18 +19 +17 +16011587 X12345678 POLLED -43 +131 +14 +30 +19 +42 +46 +72 +5 +23 -89 +85 -01 +15 -003 +003 -032 +060 -031 +023 S SUPERSIRE 503 21 191 72 306 70 287 33 116 32 Dgt 6 42 6 35 1 3 1 3 1 3 B SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO 10 25 90 75 70 85 65 35 50 60 70 25 10 20 70 O SUPER HEREFORD RANCH ANYTOWN MO

1617 18 19

Sire-InformationSires are listed in alphabetical order according to their registered name within each section Also included in this column are the bullrsquos registration number date of birth sire (S) breeder (B) and current owners (O) and HornedPolled designation AI box indicates the sire has been issued an AI permit for semen sales

1 Calving Ease ndash Direct (CE) CE EPDs are based on calving ease scores and birth weights More positive EPDs are favorable and indicate easier calving The EPD for direct calving ease indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in purebred females calving at two years of age An EPD in a black box indicates that the bull is a trait leader For more information see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo

2 Birth Weight (BW) Progeny of the sire above can be expected to weigh an average of 32 lb more at birth than progeny sired by a bull with an EPD of -10 lb (22 minus -10 = 32 lb) Birth weight is an indicator of calving ease Larger BW EPDs usually but not always indicate more calving difficulty The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD To learn more about how to use accuracy when evaluating EPDs please refer to the section ldquoAccuracy and Confidence Rangerdquo

3 Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD reflects pre-weaning growth Calves sired by the above bull should have a 20 lb advantage in 205-day adjusted weaning weight compared to calves sired by a bull with an EPD of +10 lb (30 minus 100 = 20 lb)

4 Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD for this sire indicates his progeny should be 59 lb above the average of progeny of a bull with an EPD of 0 lb YW EPD reflects differences in the 365-day adjusted yearling weight for progeny It is the best estimate of total growth

5 Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sirersquos daughters expressed in lb of calf weaned It predicts the difference in average weaning weight of siresrsquo daughtersrsquo progeny due to milking ability Daughters of the sire in the above example should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb (14 minus -100 = 24 lb) This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production over the entire lactation

6 Maternal Milk amp Growth (MG)Maternal Milk amp Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability It is an estimate of daughtersrsquo progeny weaning weight The bull in the above example should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb heavier than progeny of a bullrsquos daughters with a MG EPD of 10 lb (29 minus 100 = 19 lb) It is equal to one-half the sirersquos weaning weight EPD plus all of his milk EPD No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs Sometimes referred to as ldquototal maternalrdquo or ldquocombined maternalrdquo

7 Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) The MCE EPD indicates how easily a sires daughters will calve at two years of age When compared to the daughters of other sires

8 Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility It is related to the bulls own semen quantity and quality and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty Yearling sons of the above sire should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 07 cm larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 00 cm In this genetic analysis a multiple-trait model was used for scrotal circumference Weaning weight was used as a predictor variable to increase the prediction accuracy of SC EPDs Therefore an animal with a weaning weight EPD should also have an SC EPD

9 Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day twelfth-rib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with low or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

10 Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measures based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

11 Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of intramuscular fat and therefore higher quality grades Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny All data is expressed on a carcass scale

12 Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) A maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1000 Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward CHB This index is more critical of CE than the BII$ and also has significant weight on fertility There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA This is true because of the price difference of the choice-select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a yield grade 3 The question comes up concerning the fact that the CHB program has been successful because of the acceptance of Select grade cattle In answer to this we are using a crossbreeding production system that could sell cattle on several grids and the CHB program is installing a choice product This index is geared to service any commercial program that runs British cross cows

13 Calving Easy Index (CEZ$) A general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through CHB As you might expect CE and MCE carries significant

weight in this index along with fertility There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass Remember this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program

14 Brahman Influence Index (BII$) A maternally focused index that is based on a 1000 head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cross cows The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity based system since CHB does not accept Brahman influenced cattle into the program This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market The largest emphasis is in fertility which is measured solely by Scrotal Circumference at the present time Obviously the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the US where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman influenced cow herds

15 Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) A terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life Of course we have much more emphasis on fat in this index as we want the cattle to stay lean There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program This index could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or simply sold to backgrounders This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility Remember that nothing is retained in the herd

16 Confidence Range The Confidence Range indicates the range in values for which the ldquotruerdquo EPD should probably lie 95 percent of the time For most animals one can be fairly confident that an EPD should be within this range in subsequent genetic analyses For more information about understanding the use of Confidence Ranges refer to page 6

17 HerdsNumber of herds in which progeny were raised with recorded measurements This includes herd counts from PACE member countries Number of herds gives a general indication of progeny distribution for each of the five traits

18 Progeny The number of progeny sired by the bull with recorded measurements for each specific trait This includes the progeny counts from PACE member countries Number of progeny should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify accuracy values

19 Daughters The number of daughters sired by the bull which have produced progeny with weaning weight records This includes daughter counts from PACE member countries Number of daughters should not be used in lieu of accuracy but simply to further clarify Maternal Milk and Maternal Milk amp Growth accuracy values

For an explanation of the percentile distributionslisted for each trait see the section titled ldquoPercentile Breakdown of EPDsrdquo For an explanation of trait leader designations see bottom of page 6

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