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Dear
Cattlemen and Cattlewomen,
Greetings and welcome from Hojer
Gelbvieh Ranch. It is hard to believe that we are
now in our 21st year with our production sale, Our
kids have grown up and we have our first grand
child. Time really flies. We are excited about the
offering that we are bringing to you this year. As
always, high performance, adequate calving ease
and a docile disposition have been recognized in
each and every animal in the offering.
As you grow with us, we continue to
change to meet the needs of the market that you
will be marketing your calves to. More than ever,
we have to be conscious of both the performance
in the feedlot and ultimately the performance at
the packing plant and the acceptance to the
consumer.
Normally I like to write an article with
each catalog. This year, the association has
implemented a “New EPD” system and I will be using the AGA’s explanation to help you understand the new numbers. For the most part, you need to
stretch your Birth Weight EPD parameters by at least 1 lb. The new system took all the BW EPDs up by around 1 pound. The cattle didn’t change but the
EPDs did. You will really like how the new Growth EPDs look and the cattle in the offering carry some of the Highest Growth EPDs in the country
today. The Calving Ease EPD (CE and DCE) really look different but as before, the larger the number the more the conversion to calving ease. Study the
information and please call with any questions.
Last year I mentioned that the only bad cow is an open cow. This is even more so this year. With the cattle numbers continuing to decline
because of the drought, we need to push hard to bring every possible calf to town. Not just for our profitability but to support our National Infrastructure.
We cannot afford to loose plants, sale barns or any infrastructure. Every time we do, we lose leverage in the market place. Beef is in Huge Demand today
and we are in the business of feeding the world. I believe our purpose is much greater than our local communities and we need to be as productive as
possible to continue to help feed the world. Make sure you have plenty of bull power because the only bad cow, is an open cow!!
Both Black and Red Genetics are being offered with a lot of strength in both the Purebred and the Balancer Groups. The heifers are right out of
our replacement pen and they offer a unique opportunity in itself as well as a unique service program that helps you manage your replacement needs.
As always, you are welcome to our ranch and we would love to talk cattle with you. The bulls and heifers will be at the yards in Huron on
March 2nd. See you on Monday, March 4th!! Alan & Pam, Blake and Jenn (Also Jace), Nikki & Michael, and Christian.
“BREEDING GUARANTEE”
“Bulls: are warranted to be breeders (defined as the ability to
settle an average number of healthy cows during the first breeding
season after attaining 18 months of age), with the exception of
bull calves sold at the side of dam, or due to injury or disease
suffered or occurring after sale. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER ESPRESS
OR IMPLIED. In the event of a breach of warranty and upon
timely notice, Buyer may return the animal for credit refund of the
purchase price or, if available, substitution of another of like kind
and value. THE REMEDIES SPECIFIED FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.”
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS - This sale is conducted under the standard terms and
conditions as adopted by the American Gelbvieh Assn. Each
animal becomes the buyer’s risk as soon as sold. Arrangements
may be made to keep and deliver bulls.
LIABILITY - All persons attending the sale do so at their own
risk.
HEALTH - All bulls have received a complete vaccination
program, have been wormed and poured for lice. All bulls will be
scrotal measured, semen tested, as well as ultrasound tested for
carcass data.
DELIVERY – Free delivery of all Bulls and Heifers within 100
miles. Any place over 100 miles, fuel costs will be split.
Arrangements can be made to deliver bulls to central points
outside the above area and costs will be shared.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – All announcements made from the auction
block take precedence over printed material.
ACCOMMODATIONS - There are several options for flight and
lodging. If it is a need to you, give us a call and we will totally
assist you with reservation and rides to the sale
ACTIONEER– Tracy Harl #: 402-461-3575
LIVESTOCK REPRESENTATIVE/RINGMAN
Jeff Kapperman, Tristate Neighbor, #: 605-363-3302
Matt Magness, Magness Livestock, #: 605-352-8759
Brian Rogers, AGA #: 936-554-1600