23rd Annual
Performance Bull Sale
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 6, 2013, 1:00
At the ranch 1 miles south of U.S. Hwy 36 near Agra, KS
(See Map at the back of this catalog)
Selling: 100 Angus and A+PLUSBalancer Bulls
All bulls selling are AM, NH and CA Free
Auctioneer:
James M. Birdwell
(H) 580-549-6636 (C) 580-695-2352
Livestock Press Representatives:
Matt Caldwell, American Angus Assoc......913-755-1105
Guy Peverly, High Plains Journal................785-456-9911
Andrew Sylvester, Kansas Stockman.......785-273-5115
Hotels:
Cottonwood Inn.............................................800-466-7332
Mark V Hotel..................................................800-219-3149
Transportation:
Commuter flights fly into Hays, KS and private planes
can be flown into Phillipsburg.
Herd Health:
All bulls have undergone a complete Breeding Sound-
ness Examination following the latest guidlines of the
Society for Theriogenology. These animals were evaluat-
ed for visual and structural soundness. External and in-
ternal reproductive organs were palpated for anatomical
correctness. Scrotal circumferences were measured and
semen was collected using electro-ejaculation. Semen
was evaluated for morphology and motility. All animals
offered for sale today have been classified as Satisfac-
tory Potential Breeders.
In regards to health status and bio-security mea-
sures; Modified Live BVD, PI3, IBR, & BRSV vaccines are
used exclusively in this herd. These bulls have had at
least three vaccinations with these viral vaccines along
with two 7-way Black-leg vaccines. During the Breeding
Soundess Exams, all bulls were vaccinated for Vibrio
(Camphy labacter) and 5-way Lepto bacterin.
Kansas is classifed as a Brucellosis Free State. All ani-
mals are ready for interstate transport. If you are mov-
ing animals out of state, make sure to stop by and pick
up your Health Papers. If bulls are to be delivered at a
later date, Health Papers will accompany their shipment.
Vincent Traffas, DVM
Sale Book Supplement & Announcements:
A supplemental sheet will be available sale day with
updated information. This sheet or any announcements
from the sale block will take precedence over the sale
book. We will post updates as soon as possible on our
website. Carcass scans done February 6 and BSE done
February 15.
Delivery:
Free delivery within 200 miles. If you haul your own the
day of the sale or pick up within a week of the sale, we
will deduct
$80
per bull from your purchase price. Bulls
can be taken care of here at our ranch free of charge up
to April 10th. We will start delivering bulls around the
1st of April unless you need them sooner.
Guarantee:
All bulls are guaranteed against injury or death during
the first breeding season. If a replacement bull is not
available, credit will be given at the next year’s sale.
Liability:
Neither the sale host, the sale management, or the auc-
tioneer are liable for any accidents which may occur.
Meal:
A complimentary lunch will be served.
Sale Day Phone: 785-638-2857
Extra Lines: 785-476-5345 or 476-6096
Please bring this book with you to the sale!
Information for online bidding located on
the next page of this catalog.
Revenue Sharing:
Sement interest policy on page 46.
Volume Discount:
$100 Discount off third bull purchased and $100 off
each additional bull.
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