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Molitor Angus is dedicated to providing honest and accurate performance data to their customers. All of the EPDs
listed in this catalog are official American Angus Association EPDs calculated by Angus Herd Improvement Records
(AHIR) and are current as of the date of this catalog printing. Scrotal measurements will be on the performance
update sheet available sale day.
What is an EPD?
The Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) is the increase or decrease
in performance for a given trait that you can expect from the prog-
eny of an animal compared to breed average. EPDs are expressed
in pounds as a plus (+) or minus (-) figure.
What makes EPDs so valuable?
EPDs take into consideration the performance of the individual as
well as the performance of relatives and progeny, and the within-
herd ratios of contemporary progeny groups. They also factor out
the management and environmental differences that may exist
between herds. EPDs can accurately be used to compare bulls in
different herds within the breed.
It is important to select for EPD traits that match your operational
goals. If you are looking for a bull to use on virgin heifers, birth
weight EPD is a primary consideration. If you keep or sell replace-
ment heifers, milk EPD is a major factor. If your calves are sold at
weaning time with no replacement females retained, then weaning
EPD is of vital importance. Those of you who background your
calves should concentrate on yearling weight EPD. Many times
a balance in all traits is required, depending on your individual
situation.
It is important to understand that EPDs are accompanied by accu-
racy values and may fluctuate up or down as accuracy increases.
In addition to the below stated guarantee, all cattle sell under the Suggested Sale Terms
and Conditions of the American Angus Association.
BULLS:
1. All bulls selling are guaranteed to be breeders for the first breeding season.
Breeding season is defined as the 90-day period following the first turnout of the
bulls. In the event an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the animal may be
returned to the farm/ranch of the seller if in good condition and complying with the
health requirements of the seller’s state. The seller shall be entitled to a 6 month trial
following the return of the animal in which to prove that the animal is a breeder. If
at the end of 6 months the seller is unable to prove that the animal is a breeder the
seller shall, at the option of the buyer, replace the animal with another of equal value
or refund the purchase price.
The return of the full purchase price shall in any case be deemed full satisfaction
and settlement.
2. This breeding guarantee on the bulls by the seller will apply with the exception of: (a)
injury or disease occurring after the sale, (b) gross negligence or willful misconduct
on the part of the buyer.
3. However, all bulls selling for $2,500 or more are guaranteed against breeding injury
for the first breeding season. Breeding season is defined as the 90-day period fol-
lowing the first turnout of the bulls. Breeding injury is defined as injury to penis or
preputial tear with inability to extend. If a replacement bull is available, he will be
provided, or if the buyer prefers, credit toward one bull will be given in the following
year’s sale, less salvage value of the injured bull, less $10 per day the bull has been
in use since first turnout.
Please notify us as soon as possible should injury occur and prior to the injured bull
being sold for salvage. Guarantee ends August 31,2013.
FEMALES:
1. All females sell as open and ready to breed.
2. In the event an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the animal may be returned to
the farm of the seller if in good condition and complying with the health require-
ments of the seller’s state. The seller shall be entitled to six months trial following
the return of the animals in which to prove that the animal is a breeder. If at the end
of six months the seller is unable to prove the animal is a breeder the seller shall,
a the option of the buyer, replace the animal with another of equal value, or if the
buyer prefers, credit toward one female will be given in the following year’s sale.
3. All claims for adjustment or refund on the females must be made by December 15,
2013.
Mortality insurance on the cattle will be available at the settlement table on sale day.
As a founding member of US Premium Beef, Molitor Angus is providing our
customers with value added marketing options to take advantage of their superior
Angus genetics.
A separate division of Molitor Angus Ranch is Molitor Angus Beef LLC which
was formed to further assist customers using Molitor bulls. With thousands of past
Feeding and Harvest Data Records on file, it is proven that Bulls from the Molitor
program have produced progeny that add significant value in feeding and carcass
returns. Marketing through USPB will also enable the producer to obtain Individual
or Group Carcass data on your animals. Ask Mike for details.
Why so much emphasis on bulls?
Bulls have the greatest economic impact on any breeding pro-
gram, thus bull selection is one of the most important decisions and
investments that a cowman makes during the course of a year.
A bull sires 20 to 40 calves each year while a cow produces half
or less this many offspring in her lifetime. For the most part, herd
improvement comes from bulls.
It’s been estimated that 80% of herd improvement is directly at-
tributed to bull selection.
With the volume of cattle in this sale,
you’ll find a quality animal to fit any
budget. The cattle in this sale will
sell in realistic price ranges that the
commercial cowman can afford.
Whether your bull budget is $2000,
$3000, or more, you’ll get the most
performance and value for your bull
buying dollar.
AFFORDABLE
GUARANTEED