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Page 1: Commercial Bred Heifer and Bull Sale · 1.7 44 73 -.12 23 .12 .19 Lot 7 Don Rito of Thistledew 0DR1 6 Juneau of Thistledew 0JU2 Birth Date: 8/7/10 OCC Emblazon 854E DHD Traveler 6807

Thistledew Cattle Company

Commercial Bred Heifer and Bull Sale

250+ Select Bred Heifers 50 Angus Bulls

Tuesday, November 8, 20111:00 pm at Pine Bluff Ranch

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Sale InformationSale Day Phones:

406-962-3310 (ranch offi ce)406-697-3526 (Chris) • 406-697-3524 (Melinda)

Auctioneer: Ty Thompson @ 406-698-4783

Livestock Publication Representatives:Andy Rest, Angus Journal ....................................................................406-254-7576John Goggins, Western Ag Reporter ......................................... 406-698-4159

Directions to the Sale Site: From Billings: I-90 to 2nd Laurel Exit (Yellowstone Park/Red Lodge). Head south on Hwy 212 for 17 miles. Turn right onto Cole Creek Road. Go 7 miles to the T in road. Turn left … follow signs for Thistledew Cattle Company at Pine Bluff Ranch.

Accommodations:The Joliet Motel, Joliet, Montana ...........406-962-3693 Best Western, Laurel, Montana ...................406-628-6888Super 8, Columbus, Montana .................406-322-4104 Comfort Inn, Red Lodge, Montana ............888-733-4661

Terms and Conditions: Cattle will sell under the Terms and Conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association.

Supplemental Information: A supplemental sheet will be available sale day with complete and up-to-date information. Announcements from the auction block take precedence over sale book information.

Herd Health: All cattle will be accompanied by proper health certifi cates for immediate shipment.

Trucking: Truckers believed to be reliable will be available to assist you in shipping your purchases. Free delivery on bulls within 100 miles of Joliet, at cost beyond. Commercial females will be delivered at cost.

Volume Discount: 3% on three or more bulls. 5% on 5 or more bulls.

Livestock Mortality Insurance: American Livestock Insurance Co., John Goggins, Agent, will be available to write mortality insurance.

Video Auction: Video and Internet buyers must register for a buyer number prior to the sale. You must have a buyer number to bid call to pre-register. On sale day, telephone video buyers will be linked to the auction by calling 866-616-5035.

Food and Refreshments: Will be available sale day.

Retained Interest in Bulls: Thistledew retains ½ semen interest in every bull selling. Buyer receives full possession and full salvage value. Thistledew has the right to collect semen at our expense and buyer’s convenience.

Cattle will sell in lot order. Announcements from the block preclude information published in this catalog.

Thistledew Cattle Company

Serving burgers sale day, after 11:30

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WELCOME

Thank you for taking the time to review our catalog and breeding program. Our program is the result of a common sense approach of experience, years of hard work, grit, and economic hardship. The end result is an honest breeding program providing less work and more net profi t – for you and your family.

Neither of us has inherited anything, and everything we’ve built together has been the result of having a dream, defi ning our mission, formulating a plan, and then working like crazy. Day in and day out. Just like you. The American Dream is still alive, but as you know, you’ve got to work smarter and harder. Our program will help you do that.

Like many others, we know the Golden Age of Agriculture is here, but the crazy fuel and feed prices will wipe out the ineffi cient. Our Common Sense Cowman Breeding Program is based on improving net profi ts. You’re already the best in the world at what you do. Our program is designed to help you do it even better.

The commercial heifers we’re selling are something we’re especially proud of. Each year we’ll take it up a notch with a stack generation of highly proven maternal genetics. Ultimately, we hope to be your only source for bred heifers.

Everything sells with a 100% guarantee, and everything can be viewed online by Northern Livestock Video at Broadcast on the internet at www.cattleusa.com.

Thank you,Chris, Melinda, Isabel and James JeffreyP.S. Come on out and buy one bull and test our integrity and passion for this business. Our passion converts to your profit.

Thistledew Cattle Company

PO Box 449 Joliet MT 59041 Christopher and Melinda Jeffrey 406-962-3310 e: [email protected]

100% GUARANTEE:

We pride ourselves on our quality, integrity and well thought-out breeding program. All bulls selling for $2,500 or more will be covered with a site unseen, 100 percent guarantee. Bulls will be delivered to you in March, and if you’re not happy, we’ll write out a check to you immediately. Or, you can pick out another bull from our breeding stock.

OUR WARRANTY:

Upon satisfactory delivery, all bulls selling for $2,500 or more are covered under our First Breeding Season Guarantee. Bulls covered will receive a sale credit minus salvage value. Bull can be returned for a suitable replacement, if available. Breeding season is defi ned as the 60 day period following the fi rst turnout of bulls.

“If you wish to see any bull not pictured, please email [email protected] and request a YouTube video link.”

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Lot 1 Emulation of Thistledew OE4

Brooks Donna 321 is the high earning Pathfi nder dam of lots 1 2, 3 and 4. She lived to be 17 ½ years old. Dam of lots 1 thru 3.

“The Donna’s transmit big feet. Big feet disperse weight and cows live longer.”

1 Emulation of Thistledew 0E4 Birth Date: 7/31/10

FCR Elation Lad 652 Elation Lad 3Emulation 31 Blackcap Madonna L 10 Miss Emulous 243 Emulous of T N 19 Miss Para Emulous 2 DHD Traveler 6807 QAS Traveler 23-4Brooks Donna 321 Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 AAR Donna 1853 VDAR Shoshone 548 Donna AAR 74

We lead off this sale with three bulls that best represent the gene pool of our CowMaker Line. They are bred to excel at calving ease and maternal qualities and leave you with exceptional females at a time when cow herd expansion is critical. OE4 is one of the most masculine and well muscled of the Emulation 31 sons. Buy these Emulation bulls to use on the commercial Ohlde (M Heifers) selling in this sale and you will make the ultimate CowMakers. We would like to possibility collect this bull with the new owners. BW 70. WW 527.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE-2.3 2.3 34 .13 16 .09 -.07

Thistledew Service-Age Bulls

Semen tested

Freeze branded

Free delivery(within 100 miles of Joliet, at cost beyond)

Hand fed and Highly docile

Vaccinated for footrot and poured within 30 days

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Lot 2

Emulation of Thistledew OE1

Lot 3

Emulation of Thistledew OE2

This bull is a twin embryo calf to OE1. He was separated in the hills from his mother and brother and took care of himself for a while, thus the lower weaning weight and size difference from his brother. He is an exceptional maternal and heifer bull. BW 65. WW 488.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE-2.3 2.3 34 .13 16 .09 -.07

This super heifer bull is ultra smooth and sired by the breed’s most legendary female maker, Emulation 31, noted for fertility, longevity and ultra calving ease. This bull is the result of a Pathfi nder dam and sire mating. His pedigree is highly proven maternally. BW 64. WW 556.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE-2.3 2.3 34 .13 16 .09 -.07

2 Emulation of Thistledew OE1 Birth Date: 7/26/10

3 Emulation of Thistledew OE2 Birth Date: 7/26/10

FCR Elation Lad 652 Elation Lad 3Emulation 31 Blackcap Madonna L 10 Miss Emulous 243 Emulous of T N 19 Miss Para Emulous 2 DHD Traveler 6807 QAS Traveler 23-4Brooks Donna 321 Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 AAR Donna 1853 VDAR Shoshone 548 Donna AAR 74

FCR Elation Lad 652 Elation Lad 3Emulation 31 Blackcap Madonna L 10 Miss Emulous 243 Emulous of T N 19 Miss Para Emulous 2 DHD Traveler 6807 QAS Traveler 23-4Brooks Donna 321 Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 AAR Donna 1853 VDAR Shoshone 548 Donna AAR 74

“Most of the summer our bulls are developed in the conditions they will breed in … large

rugged pastures”

“100% maternal cows allow the cowman to

do what he does best.”

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5 Juneau of Thistledew 0JU1 Birth Date: 8/1/10

OCC Emblazon 854E DHD Traveler 6807OCC Juneau 807 J Dixie Erica of CH 1019 OCC Dixie Erica 903E OCC Candor 763C OCC Dixie Erica 799B BAR Ext Traveler 205 N Bar Emulation EXTPride of Thistledew 890 BAR Queen Traveler 3015 Pride of Thistledew 6019 Ideal 7451 of 8103 4465 Baldridge Pride L120Sired by OCC Juneau 807 J, from the highly maternal Ohlde herd. 807 J is a Pathfi nder sire and noted for his daughters. This bull is two generations CowMaker. BW 83. WW 611.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.6 45 78 22 -.01 .34

Lot 5 Juneau of Thistledew 0JU1

4 Rambo of Thistledew ONT3 Birth Date: 8/11/10

VDAR Shoshone 548 Schearbrook ShoshoneAAR New Trend Blackcap Madonna L 10 Donna AAR 74 Candolier Forever 376 Donna 244 GDAR DHD Traveler 6807 QAS Traveler 23-4Brooks Donna 321 Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 AAR Donna 1853 VDAR Shoshone 548 Donna AAR 74This scale crusher is a very unique CowMaker bull. He is linebred to the AAR New Trend whom has left us with cattle among the highest degree of fertility, longevity and breeding libido. BW 84. WW 562.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE3.1 22 54 .99 24 .16 .15

“The Donna New Trend cattle transmit large scrotal.”

Lot 4

Rambo of Thistledew ONT3

“The average cow does not pay for herself until she is 8 years old.”

Full time employees Tank (above) and Jip

(right)

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7 Don Rito of Thistledew 0DR1 Birth Date: 7/24/10

Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 RR Rito 707Riverbend Don Rito U457 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 SAV Donna 706 N Bar Emulation EXT Brooks 322 Donna 502 Bar EXT 205 N Bar Emulation EXTBlackcap of Thistledew 898 Bar Queen Traveler 3015 RM Blackcap 3754 BCC Bushwacker 41-93 Circle A Blackcap 5016Second generation CowMaker with lots of muscle and maternal. We chose Don Rito due to his ample muscle and Donna cow pedigree for longevity and fertility. BW 69. WW 504.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.7 44 73 -.12 23 .12 .19

Lot 7 Don Rito of Thistledew 0DR1

6 Juneau of Thistledew 0JU2 Birth Date: 8/7/10

OCC Emblazon 854E DHD Traveler 6807OCC Juneau 807 J Dixie Erica of CH 1019 OCC Dixie Erica 903E OCC Candor 763C OCC Dixie Erica 799B BR Midland Twin Valley Precision E161Gains Lady of Thistledew 515 BR Royal Lass 7036-19 Ankony Gaines Lady V340 GT Maximum Ankony Gaines Lady J0585A very stout, attractive fi rst generation CowMaker, this bull has real vital organ capacity. A maternal bull with large scrotal, muscle and substance. Can be used on heifers. BW 86. WW 583.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.8 49 82 15 .07 .32 Lot 6 Juneau of Thistledew 0JU2

“Massive amounts of extremely valuable cattle have been thrown by the wayside in the pursuit of bigger numbers. These cattle excel for maternal traits not

measured …but, highly valued by the cowman.”

Cattle can be viewed and purchased on-line by Northern Livestock Video at Broadcast on

the internet at www.cattleusa.com.

1-866-616-5035

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9 Don Rito of Thistledew 0DR3 Birth Date: 8/24/10

Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 RR Rito 707Riverbend Don Rito U457 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 SAV Donna 706 N Bar Emulation EXT Brooks 322 Donna 502 CA Future Direction 5321 GAR Precision 1680Sterling Rita 334 CA Miss Power Fix 308 WH C034 Rita 8897 F2000 Minerts Fortune 2000 Rita 8J34 of 4N13 Rito 549This bull has plenty of muscle and is really ½ maternal …. ½ power. Like the other Don Rito bulls he carries a lot of muscle. Buy him along with his brothers, lots 7 and 8. BW 85. WW 654.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2 40 67 26 .24 .15

8 Don Rito of Thistledew 0DR2 Birth Date: 8/8/10

Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 RR Rito 707Riverbend Don Rito U457 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 SAV Donna 706 N Bar Emulation EXT Brooks 322 Donna 502

Rito 3S3 of Rita 5H11 Big Elban of GrahamBlackbird of Thistledew 128N Rita 5H11 of 1B14 Rito 9J9 Ideal 3407 of 1418 076 Ideal 1418 of 8103 4286 Ideal 076 of 692 8375Muscle and maternal outcross. This bull offers more growth than a typical CowMaker bull. Expect his daughters to fl esh very easily. BW 92. WW 621.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.3 43 75 .06 23 .07 .04 Lot 8 Don Rito of Thistledew 0DR2

Lot 9 Don Rito of Thistledew 0DR3

Fly Creek Angus James feeding bulls

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Lot 10 Rainmaker of Thistledew 0BR1

Lot 11 Adonis of Thistledew 0D1

10 Rainmaker of Thistledew 0BR1 Birth Date: 8/4/10

Basin Rainmaker DS 380U GDAR Rainmaker 340Basin Rainmaker 814Z Shady Lady Rachel 3233 Basin Pamella 676X Basin Rainmaker DS 450U Basin Pamella 6806 Bar EXT Traveler 205 N Bar Emulation EXTRuby of Thistledew 904 Bar Queen Traveler 3015 Ruby of Thistledew 625 Sinclair Net Present Value TC Ruby 4007Three generations of CowMaker genetics. 3 generations of calving ease. His sire is among the most noted maternal sires of the last 10 years. Highly proven pedigree. This is a good looking rascal to boot. BW 83. WW 550.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE0.6 0.38 71 .05 33 .27 .34

11 Adonis of Thistledew 0D1 Birth Date: 8/25/10

Leachman Right Time N Bar Emulation EXTThistledew 892 Leachman Erica 0025 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807 AAR Donna 1853 Papa Forte 1921 Papa Optima 9818Blackbird of Thistledew 121N Papa Envious Blackbird Blackbird of Thistledew 27C Whitestone Widespread MB GF Miss New Yorker 87093 generation CowMaker heifer bull. Highly functional, fertile females with outstanding longevity with be his forte. His sire is a favorite of ours. BW 82. WW 557.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.2 31 65 .12 19 .14 .19

Sire to Lot 10 • Basin Rainmaker 814Z

Note: Fall bulls. These bulls are fall born and received no green grass as growing calves in December/January. They subsequently will not have weaning weights like spring bulls. Figure as much as a 100-150 pound difference from spring weaning weights.

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13 Widespread of Thistledew 0W11 Birth Date: 8/8/10

N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522Whitestone Widespread MB N Bar Primrose 2424 MB Rachel 2173 DHD Traveler 6807 RRP Rachel 6072 Sinclair Net Present Value N Bar Prime Time D806Rachel of Thistledew 553 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 Rachel of Thistledew P279 Bon View New Design 1407 MB Rachel 2173This bull is linebred to the greatest daughters of DHD Traveler 6807 in existence. While his sire is not calving ease, his pedigree is loaded with calving ease genetics and his own individual birth was 80. 2nd generation CowMaker bull. BW 80. WW 577.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.5 48 91 18 .17 .15

Lot 12 Priapus of Thistledew 0D2

12 Priapus of Thistledew 0D2 Birth Date: 8/27/10

Leachman Right Time N Bar Emulation EXTThistledew 892 Leachman Erica 0025 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807 AAR Donna 1853 GDAR Traveler 044 DHD Traveler 6807FV Miss Sunset 3001 GDAR Blackcap Lady 840 FV Miss Sunset 1110 Bon View Bando 598 Lafl ins Galaxie 758EAn outstanding calving ease CowMaker bull. This bull’s sire, Thistledew 892, is loaded with more real muscle than most maternal sires we have ever seen. BW 76. WW 524.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.3 37 76 17 .02 .54

Lot 13 Widespread of Thistledew 0W11

Sire to Lot 11 & Lot 12 • Thistledew 892

How to Easily Start Using our Breeding Program:

Start by using our CowMaker Bulls on your heifers. Select only the best heifers from these matings. This will allow you a rapid genetic turnover so you can stack generations of successive long-time proven maternal genetics quicker.

“Owning balance trait cows is the equivalent of working in your shop and doing all your work with vicegrips.”

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14 Widespread of Thistledew 0W9 Birth Date: 8/4/10

N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522Whitestone Widespread MB N Bar Primrose 2424 MB Rachel 2173 DHD Traveler 6807 RRP Rachel 6072 N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522Beauty of Thistledew 05E N Bar Primrose 2424 Finks Beauty 253 63 9J9 Rito 9J9 of B156 7T26 Finks Blackcap Beauty 63Outstanding maternal blending of both Rito and Emulation genetics. Widespread sires daughters with near perfect udders. This is a little higher growth in a maternal package. BW 77. WW 491.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE3.9 54 89 17 .05 .03

15 Earl of Thistledew 0V21 Birth Date: 9/7/10

Woodhill Forsight Papa Forte 1921Sinclair 20/20 Bon View Gammer 85 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 DHD Traveler 6807 EE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254 DHD Traveler 6807 QAS Traveler 23-4Lady of Thistledew 727 Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 Majesty 853 of 5439 4465 Ideal 5439 of 1418 2455 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286This bull is linebred to 6807 three times and Ideal 4465 twice. He is an easy fl eshing, maternal bull and will make daughters with nearly perfect teet and udder quality with above average milk for bulls with progeny that fl esh this well. BW 83. WW 674.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.4 55 96 26 .23 .36

Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 is a former Thistledew donor whom generated $2.5 million in progeny sales with multiple sons at major AI studs. Her

infl uence sells in Lot 15, Lot 16 and Lot 17.

Lot 14 Widespread of Thistledew 0W9

Lot 15 Earl of Thistledew 0V21

“Most maternal traits are not measured by EPDs or Dollar Indexes.”

This guy knows absolutely nothing about cows ... but still drove over 1,500 miles to help at last year’s sale!

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16 Vision of Thistledew 0V236 Birth Date: 10/11/10

Woodhill Forsight Papa Forte 1921Sinclair 20/20 Bon View Gammer 85 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 DHD Traveler 6807 EE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254 Bon View New Design 1407 B/R New Design 036Evergreen Miss Lucky ND 373 Bon View Pride 664 Evergreen Miss Lucky 043 Evergreen Moneyline 702 Evergreen Miss Lucky 251This is a late fall born bull. He will be a bit smaller than the other fall bulls, but by spring will be fantastic. The 20/20 bull has left us some outstanding uddered females. BW 71. WW not taken yet.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.6 48 90 26 .51 .36

17 Vision of Thistledew 0V23 Birth Date: 9/15/10

Woodhill Forsight Papa Forte 1921Sinclair 20/20 Bon View Gammer 85 Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 DHD Traveler 6807 EE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254 GAR Retail Product GAR Precision 1680Rachel of Thistledew 895 GAR Ext 4297 Rachel of Thistledew 638 Boyd New Day 8005 Rachel of Thistledew 013PThis bull is a blending of carcass and CowMaker. His numbers are excellent. Again we cannot say enough about 20/20 daughters. Can be used on large framed heifers. BW 75. WW 667.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.5 50 102 .35 27 .40 .47

18 Thistledew C-1 Birth Date: 8/30/10

Leachman Right Time N Bar Emulation EXTThistledew 892 Leachman Erica 0025 Brooks Donna 321 DHD Traveler 6807Dam is Sim-Angus CowThis is a commercial cow bull. He is fl at out heavy and dense made. His dam is a crossbred, ¼ Simmental ¾ Angus. Sired by our Donna 892 bull. He will give you pounds in a moderate package. BW 82. WW 647.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE commercial no epds

Lot 16 Vision of Thistledew 0V236

Lot 18 Thistledew C-1

This Thistledew herd sire is the sire of Lots 15, 16 and 17. Sinclair 20/20’s fi rst daughters are fabulous.

“Even in this market, shipping cull cows costs you $$$. The average cow does not pay for herself until she is 8 years old.”

“If you have a set of fancy, maternally bred weaning calves for sale, let us know!”

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19 Thistledew DO1 Birth Date: 5/16/10

Woodhill Forsight Papa Forte 1921MSU SH Outback Bon View Gammer 85 BAAR USA Lady Jaye 489 BAR Ext Traveler 205 Cra Lady Jaye 608 498 S Easy Sitz Traveler 9929 DHD Traveler 6807SH Lady 8134 939 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 Majesty 939 of 5439 4286 Ideal 5439 of 1418 2455 EE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254This unique bull blends many of the breed’s most noted and valuable females of the past decade. While this bull has the look of a growth bull, he is also capable of producing valuable replacements.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.2 42 79 .39 26 .23 .21

20 Bextor of Thistledew 1055 Birth Date: 3/26/10

BAR Ext Traveler 205 N Bar Emulation EXTCRA Bextor 872 5205 608 BAR Queen Traveler 3015 Cra Lady Jaye 608 498 GAR Sleep Easy 1009 HHF 917 Lady 975 498 B/R New Design 036 VDAR New Trend 315BSS Everelda Entense 68L B/R Blackcap Empress 76Shadybrook Ever Entense 491G Traveler 124 GDAR Sitz Everelda Entense 1137This older bull was too green and young to sell this spring. He is ready to go for immediate service. He is a blending of both maternal and carcass. BW 86. WW 636.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.1 46 86 .37 33 .65 .44

21 Legacy of Thistledew OR1 Birth Date: 9/5/10

RR Rito 707 Rito N BarSinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3 Ideal 4465 of 68074286 DHD Traveler 6807 EE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254 CA Future Direction 5321 GAR Precision 1680Barker Creek Sarah P405 CA Miss Power Fix 308 Barker Creek 416 Alberda Traveler 416 Barker Creek Sarah 905A very easy fl eshing bull whom will moderate cows but not lose muscle. There are good cow bulls in his pedigree and one excellent carcass sire. BW 86. WW 636.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.7 40 73 22 .22 .27

Lot 19 Thistledew DO1

“CowMakers are bulls with signifi cant width of base and vital organ capacity necessary to function on a high forage diet and maintain themselves on a “less than” quality forage.”

Jack and Heather Brown have driven over 1,500 miles multiple times to help us!

Spring fl ooding at the ranch

“Own the maternal traits. SELL the terminal traits.”

“He who has the best cow herd WINS”

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The Common Sense Cowman Breeding Program

For years we followed the conventional wisdom that what we wanted were balance trait cows. We bred, owned and propagated balanced trait cows … pure maternal and growth cows. Our experience led us to the conclusion that all we made was the “jack of all trades, master of none” cow. We realized it took us eight years to break even on a cow. By owning the “balance trait cow” the average cowman is paying for terminal traits he only needs in the calves he sells. (See example.) The cowman was owning a cow only half as good as he needed.

This led us to develop the Common Sense Cowman Breeding Program, where the cowman owns 100 percent maternal cows (CowMakers) and sells calves weaning off at 65-70% of their mother’s weight with outstanding growth and carcass traits. What you sell is sired by our PowerBulls that have 100% focus on our maternal traits. In other words, own the maternal trails and sell the terminal traits.

The PowerBull

Linebred for consistency and uniformity

Genetically possesses traits for outstanding teat and udder quality

Signifi cant longevity genetics

Capable of siring females weaning 65-70% of their body weight (when bred to PowerBulls)

Stacked generations of high fertility genetics

Highly docile

Possesses rock-solid calving ease traits

The Cowmaker sires moderate framed 1,250 lb females with easy fl eshing genetics

Exceptional, highly proven growth traits

Unrelated as possible to the CowMaker Line for maximum within-breed heterosis

High in carcass qualities desirable to the feeder/packer

High feed effi ciency traits … feedlot tested

Pedigree easily recognized by the feeder/packer and is easy to sell

Can be highly uniform through the use of full brothers

The CowMaker Bull

Thistledew Cattle Company

“These are changes you make with your brain … not your back or your wallet.”

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What is Better for the Cowman …. A Balanced Trait Cow or a 100 Percent Maternal Cow?

= Only ½ as good as she could be. ½ of her traits are not needed in the pasture.

The cost of counter-productive traits (terminal traits) in the maternal cow:

Signifi cantly higher development costs

Much higher infertility rates in heifers. Due to delayed maturity caused by excessive growth

Higher maintenance cost of feeding the “monster” cow

Even more fertility issues as fi rst calf heifers, both in opens and later born calves. As she ages from a heifer to cow, she is struggling to grow (to meet her high growth demand) while nursing her calf, which is drawing her down even more, and then get pregnant. The borderline, highly taxed females then reject the embryo because the female is simply not in an acceptable position to raise another calf yet.

Much lower stocking rates. Simply put the bigger they are … they more they will eat

Longevity is tabled for rapid growth and carcass traits. High maternal females can have stacked generations of sires that focus on longevity and maternal qualities.

100% Maternal – nearly fault free. The perfect tool for the cowman

Power Bull – designed and bred for outstanding growth, carcass & kill qualities

Ideal Feeder Calf – You sell pounds AND quality+ =

Thistledew Cattle Company

50% high growth + carcass

50% Maternal Traits

The Balanced Trait Cow

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USE PIC HERE of 5019 here

22 OEM1 of Thistledew Birth Date : 11/9/10

DHD Traveler 6807 QAS Traveler 23-4OCC Emblazon 854E Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 PBC 707 1M F0203 Dixie Erica of CH 615 Bon View New Design 878 B/R New Design 036GVF Flower 3159 Bon View Gammer 85 TC Flower 4056 Blacklass GAR 103 TC Flower 2112A blending of high maternal and fl eshing ability with muscle, carcass and growth. Could be used on large framed heifers. BW 80. WW 620 on 6/1/11.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.0 47 76 -.45 19 .26 .22

23 Thistledew Upward 0135 Birth Date: 11/21/10

Connealy Onward Connealy Lead OnSitz Upward 307R Altune of Conanga 6104 Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M Sitz Value 7097 Sitz Henrietta Pride 1370 BAR Ext Traveler 205 N Bar Emulation EXTBAAR USA Lady Jaye 5019 BAR Queen Traveler 3015 Cra Lady Jaye 608 498 S Easy GAR Sleep Easy 1009 HHF 917 Lady 975 498A PowerBull. Use him for calving ease and growth. His sire is as popular as they come and is easily recognized by calf buyers. BW 80. WW 701.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.0 57 104 .42 39 .49 .41

Sire to Lot 23, Lot 36 and Lot 37 • Sitz Upward 307R is a “highly popular and proven growth sire

Death Loss Guarantee - If you buy a bull and he dies before March 1st delivery, we will provide you with a suitable replacement or return your money.

24 Thistledew Pendleton 0123 Birth Date: 11/14/10

SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180HARB Pendleton 765 SAV Emulous 8145 HARB Black Lady 375 HARB High Plains 975 HARB Black Lady 073 SS Objective T510 0T26 SS Traveler 6807 T510Riverbend Rita U054 SS Miss Rita R011 7R8 Riverbend Rita R132 Bon View New Design 1407 Riverbend Rita 3047This is exactly the type of pedigree you will want to use on CowMaker females for maximum return. This bull’s dam ranks in the top 2% for 6 of the Angus Association’s growth and carcass indexes. This bull can be used on heifers. BW 74. WW 596.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE0.2 60 107 .17 31 .68 .30

Dam to Lot 23, Lot 36 and Lot 37 • BAAR USA Lady Jaye 5019 – She is a full sister to the calving ease sire, CRA Bextor.

Cattle can be viewed and purchased on-line by Northern Livestock Video at Broadcast on the internet at www.cattleusa.com.866-616-5035

“Ranchers have mastered cutting costs. Our breeding program allows you to cut costs by simply using genetic tools wisely.”

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27 OB1 of Thistledew Objective BN Birth Date: 11/3/10

SS Traveler 6807 T510 DHD Traveler 6807SS Objective T510 0T26 SS Miss Hi Spade A114 SS Miss Rita R011 7R8 SS Rito Rito R76 R011 SS Miss Ultress U56 BC Marathon 7022 OCC Kirby 633KLimestone Entense T766 Gibbet Hill Mignonne E37 C&H Ever Entense 4036 BR Midland Shadybrook Ever Entense 491GA very good moderate calving ease, carcass and growth bull ranking in the top 5% of the breed for ribeye. An outcross to the bulk of Montana bred bulls. BW 85. WW 631.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.3 66 104 .10 27 .54 .65

28 Thistledew Bextor 0401 Birth Date 11/22/10

BAR Ext Traveler 205 N Bar Emulation EXTCRA Bextor 872 5205 608 BAR Queen Traveler 3015 Cra Lady Jaye 608 498 S Easy GAR Sleep Easy 1009 HHF 917 Lady 975 498 BR Midland Twin Valley Precision E161SBP Blackcap 602R BR Royal Lass 7036-19 A Plus BlackCap 3071 Leachman Right Time GAR Scotch Cap 867A rapid early growth bull with maternal value. Excellent calving ease sire is among the top 1% of American Angus Association bulls on his $ Weaning Index. BW 74. WW 620.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE0.8 48 86 .19 25 .53 .46

25 Thistledew Pendleton 0121 Birth Date: 11/4/10

SAV Final Answer 0035 Sitz Traveler 8180HARB Pendleton 765 SAV Emulous 8145 HARB Black Lady 375 HARB High Plains 975 HARB Black Lady 073 BC Marathon 7022 OCC Kirby 633KRiverbend Rita U022 Gibbet Hill Mignonne E37 GAR Ext 2928 N Bar Emulation EXT GAR 6807 Traveler 154This Power calving ease bull will give you the big scale crushing, weight gaining kind of calves the feeders like. White letting you sleep at night. BW 72. WW 675.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.9 57 100 .44 24 .35 .22

26 Thistledew Objective 0403 Birth Date: 11/8/10

SS Traveler 6807 T510 DHD Traveler 6807SS Objective T510 0T26 SS Miss Hi Spade A114 SS Miss Rita R011 7R8 SS Rito Rito R76 R011 SS Miss Ultress U56 TC Total 410 Bon View New Design 208Lauras Rockin On 862 TC Erica Eileen 2047 Harvey’s GAR EXT 419 Rockn D Ambush 1531 Harveys GAR EXT 901An absolute perfect bull to use on moderate CowMaker females for maximum profi t. This bull ranks in the top 2% for growth and feedlot indexes. BW 84. WW 637.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.5 66 115 .14 26 .70 .59

Dam to Lot 28 and Lot 37 • SBP Blackcap 602R

Leonard Vanek of Vanek Cattle Services ... an incredibly hard worker that always wears a smile.

Leverage your maternal cows with PowerBulls.

“It’s critical to utilize heterosis on your maternal base to achieve maximum growth and fi nancial returns.”

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30 OP3 of Thistledew BN Birth Date 11/9/10

B/R New Design 036 VDAR New Trend 315GAR Predestined B/R Blackcap Empress 76 GAR Ext 4206 N Bar Emulation EXT GAR 6807 Traveler 1432 GAR Exaltation 3144 N Bar Emulation EXTBFF Barbara 4012 GAR Scotch Cap 309 J Bar J 036 Barbara 041 B/R New Design 036 Barbaras Bando 037An extremely good numbered carcass and growth bull. This is the gain and grade kind. Top 1% in breed for marbling. Top 5% for $ Beef Index, which is what the packers want to see. BW 82. WW 649.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE3.2 48 89 -.05 29 .88 .47

29 Thistledew Bismarck 0125 Birth Date 10/10/10

GAR Grid Maker GDAR Traveler 044SAV Bismarck 5682 GAR Precision 2536 SAV Abigale 0451 Schoenes Fix It 826 SAV Abigale 6062 N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522Riverbend Blackcap U983 N Bar Primrose 2424 GAR New Design 1200 B/R New Design 036 GAR Precision 2536This bull is another calving ease growth and carcass prospect. If you are selling calves this bull will really satisfy the buyers. BW 78. WW 639.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.2 45 83 .36 23 .25 .55

31 Thistledew DBBR 4-Play 1007 Birth Date 12/15/10

Early Sunset Emulous 60E Biffl es Emulous 775PS Power Play Early Sunset Pride 88 PS Menteith Blanche 205 Menteith of Graham 37 PS Blanche 415 Morgans Direction 111 9901 CA Future Direction 5321Waldens Pride 504-111-9916 MCC Barbie 9901 5205 797 MCC Pride 9916 5204 G597 RR Traveler 5204 Back Creek 9929 Pride G597Sired by the outcross Pathfi nder sire, PS Power Play. This bull has 3 generations of calving ease genetics. He can be used on heifers. BW 75. WW 688.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.4 31 57 15 .26 -.04

32 Thistledew DBBR PredEXT 1004Birth Date 12/11/10

B/R New Design 036 VDAR New Trend 315GAR Predestined B/R Blackcap Empress 76 GAR Ext 4206 N Bar Emulation EXT GAR 6807 Traveler 1432 N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522VT EXT W89 N Bar Primrose 2424 VT 6807 Traveler R43 DHD Traveler 6807 GAR Scotch Cap 867This moderate framed bull is very unique as he offers CowMaker qualities in a dense, heavy muscled package. Use this bull to moderate cows while offering signifi cant carcass qualities. His daughters will be keepers. This bull’s story is unique. His mother died and he survived on a little stolen milk until he jump started a dry open donor whom had not had a calf in 3 years. This bull is tough. BW 78. WW 592.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.5 46 85 .13 23 .75 .32

Thanks to Cooney Trucking for safely moving the sale heifers. Fixing fence

“To take advantage of our program, heterosis is critical for substantial growth and durability. Our PowerBulls are as unrelated as possible from our CowMaker Line.”

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33 Thistledew DBBR N Time 1008 Birth Date 12/18/10

N Bar Emulation EXT Emulation N Bar 5522Leachman Right Time N Bar Primrose 2424 Leachman Erica 0025 Tehama Bando 155 Leachman Erica 8058 Boyd On Target 1083 SAF 598 Bando 5175DBBR Forever Lady 705 Boyd Forever Lady 7095 GAF Blackbird 106 GDAR SVF Traveler 234D GAF Ext 823Sired by legendary Montana female Pathfi nder sire Leachman Right Time. This bull will offer growth as well as maternal value. BW 74. WW 619.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.3 45 85 20

36 Thistledew Upward 1021 Birth Date: 1/22/11

Connealy Onward Connealy Lead OnSitz Upward 307R Altune of Conanga 6104 Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M Sitz Value 7097 Sitz Henrietta Pride 1370 BAR Ext Traveler 205 N Bar Emulation EXTBAAR USA Lady Jaye 5019 BAR Queen Traveler 3015 Cra Lady Jaye 608 498 S Easy GAR Sleep Easy 1009 HHF 917 Lady 975 498Ideal PowerBull pedigree. Full brother to lot 23. Top 15% for calving ease direct. Calves out of lot 22 and 23, Upward sons, will be easy to sell. BW 77. WW 714.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1 57 104 .42 39 .50 .41

34 1X6 of Thistledew BN Birth Date 1/11/11

Emulation N Bar 5522 Emulation 31N Bar Emulation EXT Ankony 8F78 Lass 8F275 N Bar Primrose 2424 Emulation 31 Primrose N Bar 9962 BCC Bushwacker 41-93 Paramont Ambush 2172HCC Rita 4179 RC Anita T Bando 918903 GAR 6807 Traveler 93 DHD Traveler 6807 GAR Scotch Cap 199A very nicely bred CowMaker bull with some growth. His pedigree is as proven as it gets. This bull can be used on heifers. BW 78. WW 673.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2 48 79 23 .16 .20

35 1X5 of Thistledew BN Birth Date 1/22/11

Emulation N Bar 5522 Emulation 31N Bar Emulation EXT Ankony 8F78 Lass F275 N Bar Primrose 2424 Emulation 31 Primrose N Bar 9962 Duff Encore 702 DHD Traveler 6807Erica of Peak Dot 216W OCC Dixie Erica 814G Erica of Peak Dot 730T SAV 004 Predominant 4438 Peak Dot Trafalgar 518KA lighter BW bull whom is very docile and balanced in his appearance. This is a highly proven pedigree as well. BW 76. WW 682.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.4 44 79 18 .22 .04

37 Thistledew Upward 1013 Birth Date: 1/2/11

Connealy Onward Connealy Lead OnSitz Upward 307R Altune of Conanga 6104 Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M Sitz Value 7097 Sitz Henrietta Pride 1370 BR Midland Twin Valley Precision E161SBP Blackcap 602R BR Royal Lass 7036-19 A Plus BlackCap 3071 Leachman Right Time GAR Scotch Cap 867PowerBull with calving ease, growth and carcass are this bull’s forte. Use with Lot 36 and 23. Plenty of calving ease as well here. BW 74. WW 669.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.3 59 108 31 .4 .46

Dam to Lot 23, Lot 36 and Lot 37 • BAAR USA Lady Jaye 5019 –She is a full sister to the calving ease sire, CRA Bextor.

“PowerBulls. Use these bulls when the numbers matter.”

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“PowerBulls allow you sell maximum pounds per cowunit with remarkable uniformity and predictability.”

38 Thistledew Protégé 1015 Birth Date 1/2/11

Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6 Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807GAR-EGL Protégé GAR Precision 2536 LB 6807 Isabel 339 DHD Traveler 6807 LB E31 Isabel 168 RR Rito 707 Rito N BarSinclair Eriskay 2R1 011 Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3 PLD Eriskay Papa 011 Papa Rito T Intense DHD 6844 Papa Eriskay 7862If you are keeping your own females this bull will sire daughters that fl esh far above average. His sons will excel for both growth and feed effi ciency. Very acceptable calving ease. BW 68. WW 766.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2 51 85 15 .33 .44

39 Thistledew DBBR PowerUp 1002 Birth Date 12/8/10

Early Sunset Emulous 60E Biffl es Emulous 775PS Power Play Early Sunset Pride 88 PS Menteith Blanche 205 Menteith of Graham 37 PS Blanche 415 D&W Expectation F425 GAR Expectation 4915DBBR Primrose 701 KAF Blackcap 6013 GAF Blackbird 106 GDAR SVF Traveler 234D GAF Ext 823This high outcross bull is sired by Power Play whom was a widely used bull for growth in the early 80’s. He is a PathFinder sire and has over 7,000 purebred daughters in production. This is an outcross heifer bull. BW 75. WW 688.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE1.4 34 60 14

40 1P2 of Thistledew BN Birth Date 1/6/11

B/R New Design 036 VDAR New Trend 315GAR Predestined B/R Blackcap Empress 76 GAR Ext 4206 N Bar Emulation EXT GAR 6807 Traveler 1432 BCC Bushwacker 41-93 Paramount Ambush 2172HCC Rita 4179 RC Anita T Bando 918903 GAR 6807 Traveler 93 DHD Traveler 6807 GAR Scotch Cap 199A maternal bull with carcass. This bull will sire females with longevity, udder quality and exceptional carcass quality. A very proven pedigree. BW 82. WW 640.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE3.1 53 89 29 .67 .48

41 1IM2 of Thistledew BN Birth Date 1/4/11

TC Gridiron 258 GAR Grid MakerSAV Iron Mountain 8066 TC Blackbird 7049 SAV Madame Pride 3249 SAV 8180 Traveler 004 SAV Madame Pride 8264 GAR Predestined B/R New Design 036Thomas Erica 71099 GAR Ext 4206 Thomas Erica 4382 BCC Bushwacker 41-93 Thomas Erica 1783High growth, moderate birth, pound making package. If I am selling calves from a bullet proof set of maternal cows, this bull completes the circle. I can think of no better approach to net profi t. BW 76. WW 601.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.5 53 96 .27 22 .54 .64

Chris talking to our most important advisor … Doc Huard.”

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“We deliberately breed our PowerBulls high in Dollar Beef and largely unrelated to our CowMaker Line for within-breed heterosis while still maintaining the free premiums the Angus Breed has to offer.”

44 Thistledew C-1006 Birth Date 12/14/10

Tehama Bando 155GAR Sleep Easy Blacklass GAR 103Dam is Sim-Angus CowAn outcross heifer bull that is a full brother in blood to Lot 42 and full brother in blood to Lot 43 Use these two brothers together. . BW 72. WW 683.

45 – 51These bulls are owned by Cali Christensen, Cal and Jodi Christensen’s daughter. Cali is currently a State FFA Secretary. Funds from the sale of these bulls will help Cali attend the 2012 International Leadership Seminar for State Offi cers in China.

These are late Spring CowMaker type bulls. They are 100 percent range developed and have spent absolutely no time in the feedlot. They are well suited for the most rugged of conditions you can throw at them. Their moderate, easy fl eshing genetics will not only let them survive … but thrive. They have rock solid calving ease genetics. Their calves will be light and very lively. Their sire, Morgan, was a 60 pound birth weight bull and is comprised of a mostly Ohlde genetic base. These bulls will be ready to ship immediately after the sale (we are not offering a wintering program on these bulls). Cali will be fully guaranteeing these bulls for you. 406-930-1094

All six bulls are half brothers.

42 1IM6 of Thistledew BN Birth Date 2/1/11

TC Gridiron 258 GAR Grid MakerSAV Iron Mountain 8066 TC Blackbird 7049 SAV Madame Pride 3249 SAV 8180 Traveler 004 SAV Madame Pride 8264 GAR Predestined B/R New Design 036Banner T75 GAR Ext 4206 Shermans Rita 271 GAR Precision 1680 GAR Ext 604Sired by Iron Mountain this young bull will sire calves that come easy and grow. The carcass numbers are tremendous here. BW 80. WW 667.

BW WW YW SC Milk Marb RE2.9 54 98 .07 25 1.02 .60

43 Thistledew C-1005 Birth Date 12/10/10

Tehama Bando 155GAR Sleep Easy Blacklass GAR 103Dam is Sim-Angus CowThis is an outcross calving ease Simmental cross. This bull will work excellent with his full brother, Lot 44. They will offer heterosis value and are strong calving ease bulls. 44. BW 78. WW 676.

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More than Just CowsWe realize as a cowman reading the catalog you are interested in cattle whom benefi t from your experience and exceptional management. This set of heifers will allow you to do just that. Each year we want to continue to broaden this section of our breeding program, as it is the easiest way to establish a CowMaker base and utilize PowerBulls. Utimately we wish to sell 100 percent, bullet proof CowMaker Females.

Cattle can be viewed and purchased on-line by Northern Livestock Video at Broadcast on the internet at www.cattleusa.com. 866-616-5035

How Heifers will Sell:

On a gate cut basis of 5 or more with the better end of each lot or draft selling fi rst. Lots 52 and 56 in their entirety will be available sale day for viewing. Lots 53, 54 and 55 will ship from the Bull Moutain Ranch, located 20 miles north of Shepherd. Sample drafts of these heifers will be available sale day. Otherwise, view the heifers on-line at www.cattleusa.com.Exact quantities will be available after November 1st. Call 406-962-3310.

Health:These heifers will sell recently re-pregnancy checked, poured and vaccinated with Novartis Vira-Shield VL5. Call Dr. Roe for any health detail questions, 406-350-0525.

These heifers: Have been sorted at least 4 times. Pregnancy checked and ultrasound sexed to their AI’d sires.

Bull bred to either half or full brothers.

Freeze branded as well as permanent eartags

Bangs vaccinated Groups of no brand heifers Cake broke and docile

Thistledew Cattle Company

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These heifers have not been shorted nutritionally.

52 Approximately 95 Head of T HeifersThese heifers originated from the Christiansen Ranch near Big Timber. They are all from the same gene pool. They have no brand, except the freeze identifi cation brand. Cal culls heavily for any feet

issues and has no tolerance for bad attitudes. Cal never shorts his cattle nutritionally. AI bred to Sinclair Extra 4X13. 4X13 has been highly proven as an ideal commercial heifer, calving ease sire and sire of excellent females. He also ranks in the top one percent of the breed for marbling. The resulting heifer calves will be fi rst generation CowMakers.

She will eat out of your hand

We have cake fed to improve docility. They come when you call them.

These heifers are from Cal and Jodi Christenson. In 1999 they won an Environmental Stewardship Award. They care for their

cattle so much … even PETA would approve!

They are well sprung with capacity.

AI Sire to Lot 52 • Sinclair Extra 4X13

No hot brands on Lot 52

27 Due on 2-12-12 to Sinclair Extra 4X13 with bull calves for 10 days

19 Due on 2-12-12 to Sinclair Extra 4X13 with heifer calves for 10 days

3 Due on 2-12-12 to Sinclair Extra 4X13 no sex for 10 days

24 Due on 3-5-12 for 3 weeks to calving ease sons of Sinclair 20/20

7 Due on 3-24-12 for 2 weeks to calving ease sons of Sinclair 20/20

12 Due on 4-10-12 for 3 weeks to calving ease sons of Sinclair 20/20

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54 Approximately 60 Head of Ohlde Bred M Heifers

The M heifers will be 1,250+ pound cows that fl esh easy and are loaded with capacity.

53 Approximately 84 Head of B Heifers

These are mostly growth and maternal heifers. They will mostly be 5.5-6 frame scores. They originate from the Miles City area known as working cow country and tougher conditions. These heifers have been AI’d to SAV Final Answer and the pregnancies have been sexed. SAV Final Answer is a proven calving ease sire that blends the growth curve to offer exceptional performance, maternal strength and fl eshing ability that most calving ease sires.

These Miles City (B Heifers) can handle the weather and cover country.

AI Sire to Lot 53 • SAV Final Answer

AI Sire to Lot 54 • OCC Homer

Straight from the Tim Ohlde commercial herd. The Ohlde Cattle Company herd is the most sought after herd in North America for moderate framed, easy fl eshing females. They are

bred to fl at out reduce your cow herd management costs. A good chunk of these will sell AI bred to OCC Homer. Of the moderate framed maternal bulls, this sire would rank at the very top of the list. Hundreds of cowmen swear by his daughters. This is a very rare offering. These females are ideal for those running cows in the toughest of range conditions.

No hot brands on Lot 54

30 Due on 2-11-12 to SAV Final Answer with bull calves for 10 days 19 Due on 2-11-12 to SAV Final Answer with heifer calves for 10 days 9 Due apprx 3-4-12 with bull calves to sons of SAV Final Answer for 10 days 7 Due apprx 3-4-12 with heifer calves to sons of SAV Final Answer for 10 days 6 Due 3-26-12 to sons of SAV Final Answer for 10 days 5 Due 4-15-12 to sons of SAV Final Answer for 10 days

17 Due 3-4-12 to OCC Homer with bull calves for 10 days 13 Due 3-4-12 to OCC Homer with heifer calves for 10 days 19 Due 3-19-12 to Ohlde bred bulls for 2+ weeks (some sex info on calves) 5 Due 4-10-12 to Ohlde bred bulls for ____________

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55 Approximately 20 Head of S Heifers

This is a group of high growth and carcass females. They are in excellent shape and capable of weaning signifi cant pounds. AI’d to SAV Final Answer, which will make their calves easy to market.

56 Approximately 20 Head of C Heifers

This will be an affordable group of April calving heifers whose dams have been excellent cows. They originated from Lusk, Wyoming, known for its harsh weather conditions. These heifers will not be freeze branded. These heifers are not AI’d. They are bred to half brothers for uniformity.

A high growth S Heifer.

We are looking for heifers that are moderate, soggy and maternally bred with as much known genetic history as possible from outfi ts that keep excellent records. Call Chris at 406-962-3310.

“Our goal is to offer heifers developed so well you won’t want to raise your own.”

No hot brands on

Lot 55

8 Due 3-4-12 to SAV Final Answer with bull calves for 2 weeks 5 Due 3-4-12 to SAV Final Answer with heifer calves for 2 weeks 2 Due 3-29-12 to moderate maternal bulls for 10 days

30 Due 4-1-12 for apprx 30 days (more info available after Nov 1st)

Additional updates will be available after Nov 1st as heifers will be repregged, poured and vaccinated. Please register early

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A true Land and Cattle Company

Specializing in:• productive farm ground • working ranches • recreational properties • 1031 Exchanges • ranch leasing opportunities • absentee owner management• estate sales & consulting • land purchases

For a fun, friendly and fi nancially satisfying relationship, choose Melinda Jeff rey for your transaction.

Melinda Jeff rey • Land and Ranch Broker • 406-962-3310 • E: mjeff [email protected] • www.thistledewproperties.com

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The Heifer Development Team “Surround yourself by the BEST!”

A.I. Technician – 3 C’s Livestock, Chris and Kelli Coombe. Chris and his wife Kelli run their own cows as well as their A.I and semen business. Chris and Kelli are fi rst class people whom pay attention to details and can get the job done. They exemplify the kind of people we want involved in our commercial heifer project. Chris and Kelli can be reached at 406-860-1805.

Consultant/Auctioneer – Ty Thompson. Ty knows the commercial beef cow business. He works like a dog and gets thing done. He is straight up and fair. His advice is incredibly valuable to us and our customers. Ty can be reached at 406-698-4783.

Nutritionist – John Scofi eld of CHS and Mick Reinhart of Town & Country. These guys are fun to do business with and have spent endless hours with us … managing our nutrition program. Our program is better because of them. Call John at 406-794-1743 and Mick at 406-371-3084.

Bull Mountain Ranch – The Bull Mountain Ranch in Worden, MT is home to many of these bred heifers. It’s of the most well put together ranches in that country. Shawn Fricke is a genuine individual whom cares truly about

the livestock he manages. The ranch owners, Jolley, Michael and Enyart are exceptional people and we are honored to have them as part of our program.

Herd Health – Dr. Brian Roe. Probably the best production veterinarian in the country. Dr. Roe always brings an excellent crew. There is no substitute for the knowledge Brian has from being exposed to large groups of cattle and the multitude of issues he sees. Brian is enjoyable to do business with. You can reach Dr. Roe at 406-350-0525.

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