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44 Ankony
September 20, 2008; Terrebonne, OR
54 Lots Avg. $3,224
Auctioneer: Trent Stewart
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Ayres Reata Karama 718, 2-5-08 by Ayres Pascalar Easy Upgrade; Ayres Angus; $8,000 to Melissa McFadgen, Stevensville, MT.

  • Ayres Majestic Ericara 648, 12-21-07 by Ayres Sudden Revival of OCC; Ayres Angus; $7,500 to Tracy Coltrane, Dexter, OR.

  • Ayres Starland Eline 197, 6-10-07 by Krone Midland 4400; Ayres Angus; $7,500 to Eberlee Farms, Sparta, NC.

  • K Bar D Bonita Elaine 3U, 1-12-08 by BC 7022 Raven 7965; K Bar D Angus; $7,000 to Cody Simpson, Bend, OR.

  • B/R Pride of Aberdeen 3108, 2-2-03 by Basin Max 602C; Ankony; Private Treaty Section; $6,000 to Corey A Ranch, North Plains, OR.

  • Gohr Empress 0802, 2-21-08 by Schurrtop MC 2500; Gohr Angus; $5,250 to Ivy Loo Angus, Warrenton, OR.

Cattle presented to a “T”. Beautiful fall day at the beautiful Ankony at Holiday Ranch. A good crowd gathered to witness a snappy event. Strong interest from the junior sector selecting heifers for the 2009 show season. The crew at 44 Ankony had everything in tip top shape. Hospitality prior and the post sale dinner was at its usual all time best. Joining Ankony for this 2008 event were the Ayres of Ayres Angus, Stevensville, MT; the Gohrs of Gohr Angus, Madras, OR; the Reads of Bar KD Ranch, Culver, OR and the Delaschmutts of K Bar D Angus, Redmond, OR. Indeed a job well done by all.

Montezuma Angus Total Dispersion
October 4, 2008; Escalon, CA
33 Fall Yearling Bulls Avg. $1,479  •  92 Fall 2008 Pairs Avg. $1,385
38 Open Fall 2008 Heifers Avg. $ 762
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Sale Managed by  James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Montezuma Conveyor V12, 7-3-07 by Leachman Conveyor 3025E; $2,500 to Daryl Larsen, Jamestown, CA.

  • Montezuma Blackbird S63, 8-8-05 by Leachman New Design 2669; $2,200 to JR Angus, Isleton, CA.

  • Montezuma Beauty S89, 9-6-05 by Leachman Dateline 2507; $2,200 to JR Angus, Isleton, CA.

  • Montezuma Pearl S29, 7-17-05 by Connealy Lead On; $2,000 to JR Angus, Isleton, CA.

  • Montezuma Pearl S07, 7-3-05 by RP Bushwacker 3 944; $2,000 to JR Angus, Isleton, CA.

  • Montezuma Lead On V57, 7-27-07 by Connealy Lead On; $2,000 to Price Ranch, Jamestown, CA.

  • Montezuma Queen S30, 7-18-05 by Montezuma Design 878 P18; $2,000 to JR Angus, Isleton, CA.

A cool day greeted a light crowd to this total dispersion sale. The cattle were very well presented and drew active bidding by those in attendance. The event took two hours to parade 163 lots to the public. Volume buying honors went to JR Angus, Isleton, CA taking 30 lots. Jack and John Gardella and families had everything in top order. Congratulations go to this progressive herd.

Cal Poly Bull Test
October 5, 2008; San Luis Obispo, CA
87 Bulls Avg. $2,501  •  57 Angus Avg. $2,746
18 Low Birth Weight Angus Avg. $3,656
22 Multi-Trait Angus Avg. $2,557  •  17 Growth Angus Avg. $2,026
Auctioneers: Rick Machado and John Rodgers
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Amador Level 7861, 8-16-07 by Ironwood New Level; Amador Angus, Modesto, CA; $5,000 to Bob O’Dell, Paso Robles, CA.

  • Bruin 0T26 Objective 7214, 9-11-07 by SS Objective T510 0T26; Bruin Ranch, Gold River, CA; $5,000 to USP, Lompoc, CA.

  • Bruin 0T26 Objective 7216, 9-11-07 by SS Objective T510 0T26; Bruin Ranch, Gold River, CA; $5,000 to Bob O’Dell, Paso Robles, CA.

  • Circle 7 Retail Product 715T, 9-15-07 by GAR Retail Product; Circle 7 Ranch, San luis Obispo, CA; $4,500 to Bob O’Dell, Paso Robles, CA.

  • K Bar 6 Objective 1317, 9-3-07 by SS Objective T510 0T26; K Bar 6 Angus, San Luis Obispo, CA; $4,200 to Pata Brothers, Lompoc, CA.

  • Poly New Frontier 7048, 9-17-07 by B/R New Frontier 095; Cal Poly, SLO, San Luis Obispo, CA; $4,000 to PCR Corporation, Springville, CA.

  • Bruin 1I2 Rito 7634, 8-1-07 by Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6; Bruin Ranch, Gold River, CA; $4,000 to Roberti Ranch, Loyalton, CA.

  • Diablo Balancer 2053, 8-31-07 by Koupals B & B Balancer 4017; Diablo LCL Angus, Byron, CA; $3,800 to Lone Valley, San Luis Obispo, CA.

  • Diablo Freightliner 2029, 9-12-07 by Connealy Freightliner; Diablo LCL Angus, Byron, CA; $3,800 to Dolan Ranch, Chowchilla, CA.

A super day for the Angus bulls at this leading bull test in the West. Cattle sold at a rapid fire pace. Bulls were very well presented. It was a beautiful fall day. The Champion Sire award presented by Angus, The Magazine was awarded to Circle 7 Ranch, San Luis Obispo, CA. Circle 7 was also awarded the Top Consignor Award Overall Breeds and received the coveted Cal Poly Bull Test buckle. Mike Hall and all the Cal Poly students involved must be commended on a truly great job and a super sale.

 


California Angus and California
Charolais Breeders Bull Sale
October 11, 2008; Turlock, CA
76 Bulls Avg. $2,135  •  65 Angus Avg. $2,151
14 Carcass Avg. $2,482  •  20 LEPD Avg. $2,180
31 Growth Avg. $1,982  •  11 Charolais Avg. $2,041
Auctioneer: Max Olvera
Sale Sponsored and Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Sale Sanctioned by the California Angus
Association and the California Charolais Association
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Supreme Champion Angus and Grand Champion Growth Division
    Furtado 004 Trav 7085, 3-15-07 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Furtado Angus, Turlock, CA; $3,900 to Peachtree Ranch, Greenfield, CA.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Growth Division
    Taras Sir Donovan 004, 1-18-07 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Tara Farms, Orland, CA; $4,000 to Mapes Ranch, Modesto, CA.

  • Grand Champion Carcass Division
    CPK Midland Traveler S017, 1-1-07 by BR Midland; Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA; $3,200 to Peachtree Ranch, Greenfield, CA.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Carcass Division
    Furtados Gen by Design 7007, 2-9-07 by Genetics By Design 049; Furtado Angus, Turlock, CA; $4,100 to Jeff Wiedemann, Pleasanton, CA.

  • Grand Champion Low Birth EPD
    J & J New Design H46, 3-6-07 by Casino New Design Z40; J & J Cattle Co., Gilroy, CA; $3,400 to Ironhouse Cattle Co., Oakley, CA.

  • Reserve Low BEPD Champion
    EG 338 717 of 407, 2-21-07 by Hyline Right Time 338; Eagle Grip Cattle Co., Denair, CA; $2,900 to San Felipe Ranch, San Jose, CA.

  • Grand Champion Charolais
    SR Mr. Cloud 700, 3-13-07 by DR BR Smoke Cloud 1181 ET; Silacci Ranch, Gilroy, CA; $3,500 to Mapes Ranch, Modesto, CA.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Charolais
    BBR California Riviera T88, 4-3-07 by GWM Texas Riviera 314; Broken Box Ranch, Williams, CA; $3,000 to Kris Souza Cattle Co., Madera, CA.

Other Tops:

  • Schafer Prime D of 4008 723, 3-11-07 by GAR Prime Design; Schafer Angus Cattle, Orland, CA; $3,800 to Peachtree Ranch, Greenfield, CA.

  • Furtado Emblazon 7020, 2-16-07 by OCC Emblazon 854E; Furtado Angus, Turlock, CA; $3,750 to Dittmer Ranch, Fairfield, CA.

An extremely windy day greeted a full house at the Turlock Livestock Auction for the 2008 CAB/CCB Bull Sale. The bulls were well presented, weighted and then graded by Dr. Randy Perry, Fresno State University, Fresno, CA; Dick Hubman, Medford, OR and Bill Whitley, Greenfield, CA. Hospitality was indeed superb as everyone enjoyed a super lunch hosted by the Turlock Livestock Auction and the CAB/CCB Consignors. Bulls sold at a rapid fire pace to thirty buyers. Included in the offering were 17 fall yearling bulls. This event sold the highest percentage of bulls offered as any other sale in the state this fall. The consignors must be commended on a job well done.

Evergreen Exclusive
October 11, 2008; Pasco, WA
39 Open Heifers Avg. $ 1,680  •  46 Bred Heifers Avg. $ 1,620
1 Heifer Avg. $ 3,250  •  4 Embryos Avg. $ 800
5 Units of Semen Avg. $ 162.50  •  20 Registered Steers Avg. $ 838
9 Angus Source Steers Avg. $ 1,125
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by Kendall Cattle Sales
Sale Sponsored by the Washington Angus Association

Tops:

  • 9-2-07 daughter of EXG Chinook M506 R3; Sheridan Gardiner, Ellensburg, WA; $4,500 to Beus Cattle Co., Pasco, WA.

  • 2-11-01 daughter of Twin Valley Precision E161; Gardiner Prime Angus Ranch, Bonners Ferry, ID; $3,250 to Jaynbee Angus Ranch, Bonners Ferry, ID.

  • 1-4-07 daughter of Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6; SHB Angus, Reardan, WA; $3,000 to R Angus, Yakima, WA.

  • 1-3-07 daughter of Rito 6I6 of 4820-6807; Rocking R Cattle Co., Hayden Lake, ID; $2,650 to Beus Cattle Co., Pasco, WA.

  • 2-7-08 daughter of BR Midland; Crouthamel Cattle Co., Touchet, WA; $2,650 to Sara Daniels, Yakima, WA.

  • 12-18-07 daughter of OCR Douglas; Oregon Cattle Co., Hermiston, OR; $2,550 to Britney Thompson, Othello, WA.

  • 3-9-07 daughter of WB Grand Design 315B; West Brook Angus, Chimacum, WA; $2,500 to Greg Meredith, Coupeville, WA.

  • 2-13-08 daughter of Northern Improvement 4480 GF; Gohr Angus, Madras, OR; $2,500 to Ashley Nirk, Post Falls, ID.

The top selling steer was 795 lb. Angus x Simmental consigned by Sackman Cattle Co., Warden, WA selling for $1,650 to Kalin Shinn, Toppenish, WA. The high point heifer winner was Sara Daniels, Yakima, WA receiving a check for $1,100, second went to Amanda Schmidt, Othello, WA receiving $690 and third going to Shannon Schmidt, Othello, WA winning $460. Winners of the judging contests were Shannon Schmidt, Othello, WA and Lexi Hirst, Harrington, WA.

Silveira Bros.
 October 11, 2008; Firebaugh, CA
82 Head Avg. $3,074
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Sale Managed by: M3

Tops:

  • Silveiras Erica Dianna 8329, 3-2-08 by BC Marathon 7022; $18,000 to Madeline Wisecarver, Hanford, CA.

  • Silveiras Elba 7516, 8-26-07 by GAR Predestined; $13,000 to Tailormade, LLC, Lexington, MO.

  • Silveiras Erica Dianna 8350, 4-7-08 by BC Marathon 7022, $12,500 to Coy Hoof Trimming, Clovis, CA.

  • Silveiras Elba 8310, 1-8-08 by BC Marathon 7022; $11,500 to Kyleigh Santee, Langdon, KS.

  • EXAR Wendy 3131, 9-12-03 by BR Midland, $10,000 to 44 Ankony, Terrebonne, OR and Texeira Farms, Pismo Beach, CA.

  • Silveiras Style Pride 8086, 2-2-08 to Gambles Hot Rod; $9,500 to Amy Dierberger, Madera, CA.

  • Silveiras Elba 8341, 4-4-08 by GAR Predestined; $9,000 to Tailormade, LLC, Lexington, MO.

Thomas angus ranch
October 16, 2008; Baker City, OR
168 Bulls Avg. $2,864  •  71 Fall Yearlings Avg. $2,782
52 Growth 2008 Bulls Avg. $3,141  •  45 Low BEPD 2008 Bulls Avg. $2,671
184 Females Avg. $2,008  •  6 2008 Heifers Avg. $4,175
140 Bred Cows Avg. $1,842  •  17 Bred Heifers Avg. $2,141
21 Fall Pairs Avg. $2,386
Auctioneers: Butch Booker, Jerry Lehmann & Rich Macado
Sale Managed by: American Angus Hall of Fame

 Top Bulls:

  • Thomas Total 7983, 8-9-07 by KCF Bennett Total; $6250 to Baker Angus Acres, Vale, OR.

  • Thomas Predestined 71033, 8-19-07 by GAR Predestined; $5500 to Lindell Ranch, Tygh Valley, OR.

  • Thomas In Focus 7766, 7-13-07 by Mytty In Focus, $5250 to Greenbar Ranch, Powell Butte, OR.

  • Thomas Predestined 8319, 2-12-08 by GAR Predestined; $5000 to Thompson Angus, Mountain City, NV.

Top Females:

  • Thomas Zara 8153, 2-5-08 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $11,500 to Wayview Cattle Co, Hebron, OH.

  • Thomas Primrose 7058, 1-19-07 by Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6; $7,500 to Kiamichi Link Ranch, Finley, OK.

  • Thomas Ester 4746, 2-19-04 by Twin Valley Precision E161, $7,000 to Kiamichi Link Ranch, Finley, OK.

  • Thomas Ester 4787, 2-28-04 by Twin Valley Precision E161, $5,000 to Bubba Bamburg, Bamberg, SC.

Another banner day for this established program. Volume buyers included Sandpoint Cattle Co, Lodgepole, NE; C-Punch Ranch, Lovelock, NV; Phillips Ranch, Baker City, NV and Flat Top Sheep Company, Carey, ID. The hospitality was as always superb. A job well done.

Western Supreme
October 18, 2008; Redmond, OR
Angus Avg. $1,970  •  Red Angus Avg. $1,150
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by:  James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Sale Sanctioned by: Inland Empire Angus Association
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Kesslers Elba of CPAR S249, 9-17-06 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; Kessler Angus, Milton-Freewater, OR and Camas Prairie Angus; $3,750 to Sydney Schoo, Grangeville, ID.

  • Flush on GAR Expectation 2843, a daughter of GAR Expectation 4915, Chase Classic Angus, Powell Butte, OR; $3,200 to Finch Angus, Warden, WA.

  • Camas Prairie ER Blkbrd 7508, 2-22-07 by Connealy Onward; Camas Prairie Angus, Grangeville, ID; $2,600 to RB Livestock, Potlatch, ID.

  • Bell Key Miss Lucy 468, 1-28-08 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID; $2,500 to Jessica Schmidt, Othello, WA.

  • Camas Prairie K Lady 7507, 2-21-07 by Connealy Onward; Camas Prairie Angus, Grangeville; $2,350 to Crouthamel Cattle Co., Touchet, WA.

A very light crowd gathered to witness a quality set of well presented individuals sell to a four state area. The weather was as pretty as you could ever dream. The 2008 Western Supreme Futurity was won by Hailey Collins, Meridian, ID on TLC Reba’s Reanna 317, 3-12-07 by PT Roth Famous Addiction 101. Hailey received $1,500 in sale credits for this award. Mackenzie Collins, Meridian, ID lead out the Reserve Grand Champion Western Supreme Futurity winner on Malsons Pride 6T, 2-17-07 by Schurrtop MC 2500. Mackenzie received $500 in sale credit for this win. A super set of cattle were offered by consignors from four states. The Red Angus top selling honors went to Mendoza Red Angus, Valley Springs, CA on DZA Blockana 1812, 12-28-07 by Beckton Lancer F442T selling at $1,350 to JR Ranch, Othello, WA.

Weaver Angus Farm
October 25, 2008; Peoria, IL
32 Lots Avg. $5,148  •  6 2008 Bulls Avg. $5,975
20 2008 Heifers Avg. $4,283  •  1.5 Bred Cows Avg. $7,234
4 Pairs Avg. $4,213  •  4 Bred Heifers Avg. $1,413
2 Steers Avg. $2,875  •  7 Embryos Avg. $ 593
Auctioneer: Tracy Harl
Sale Managed by: James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • WAF Net Worth 8109, 5-20-08 by SAV Net Worth 4200; 1/2 interest for $15,000 to Chris and Keith Monk, Gilman, IL.

  • WAF Special Missie 809, 1-4-08 by EXAR Lutton 1831; $13,000 to Pheasant Trek, Wilton, CA.

  • WAF Touchdown 839, 2-2-08 by QLC Foundation; 1/2 interest for $11,000 to Heritage Cattle Co., Buhl, ID.

  • WAF Missie 898, 5-2-08 by Connealy Onward; $10,000 to Kade Patton, Frankfort, IN.

  • WAF Special Missie 2002, 1-2-02 by Leachman Right Time, 1/2 interest for $9,250 to Medina Valley Angus, Chillicothe, IL.

  • WAF Missie 818, 1-10-08 by EXAR Lutton 1831; $7,750 to Kimberly Geister, Martinsburg, MO.

  • WAF Missie 838, 2-1-08 by EXAR Lutton 1831; $7,500 to Ben Marsh, Union, MO.

Two wet days proceeded a beautiful breezy fall day for the 73rd anniversary of Weaver Angus. Cattle sold to thirty-nine buyers from ten states. Cattle presented in tip top form. Jerry and Nancy Weaver and Bob and Virginia Weaver extended the usual superb Weaver hospitality at the presale party and sale day. Dean Jannsen, Bret Parr and crew had everything in tip top order sale day. Strong demand for the top show prospects and herd sire candidates. Another super day for this superior program. Indeed a job well done.