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Vintage Angus
October 11, 2009; Modesto, CA
68 Lots Avg. $13,220
Auctioneer: Steve Dorran
Angus, The Magazine represented by
James A. Danekas

 Tops:

  • VAR Lucy 9235, 3-14-09 by N Bar Emulation “EXT”; $80,000 to Spruce Mountain Angus, Larkspur, Colorado.

  • ET Heifer Pregnancy sired by SAV Bismark 5682 and produced by Basin Lucy N947; $45,000 to Deer Valley Farms, Fayetteville, TN.

  • VAR Blackcap 6062, 1-19-06 by Rito 1I2 of 2536 Rito 6I6; $45,000 to Fox Run, Mexico, MO.

  • VAR Blackcap 9303, 8-3-09 by N Bar Emulation EXT; $40,000 to Express Ranches, Yukon, OK.

  • VAR Lucy 8334, 10-20-08 by GAR Predestined; $37,500 to 44 Farms, Cameron, TX.
    Clone to N Bar Primrose 2424; $36,000 to Sandpoint Ranch, Lodgepole, NE.

A large crowd on a beautiful fall day gathered to witness another super day for Vintage Angus. The cattle were prepared to a “T” and the hospitality was at its usual high level Vintage quality. Breeders from Coast to Coast and Border to Border gathered to see a strong event from the very first to the very last. Jim & Sue Coleman, Doug Worthington, Brad Worthington, Jason Judge and all of the Vintage staff must be commended on another grand, grand event. Our hats are off to this breed leading program.

9 Peaks Ranch
October 22, 2009; Mardras, OR
69 Bulls Avg. $ 3,197
31 Spring Yearlings Avg. $ 3,458
38 Fall Yearlings Avg. $ 2,984
Auctioneer: Trent Stewart

 Tops:

  • 9 Peaks Presdestined 8148, 1-31-08 by GAR Presdestined; $4,500 to Keystone Land and Cattle, Canby, OR.

  • 9 Peaks Retail Product 8168, 2-9-08 by GAR Retail Product; $4,500 to Holly Reimers Black Butte Ranch, Orland, CA.

  • 9 Peaks In Focus 8105, 1-15-08 by Mytty in Focus; $4,250 to Paul & Karin De Forest, Adin, CA and Russ & Helen Hawkins, Bieber, CA.

  • 9 Peaks in Focus 83648, 8-26-08 by Mytty in Focus; $4,250 to Corsair Angus Ranch, Independence, OR.

Volume Buyers included Flourney Land & Cattle, Likely, CA; Bacchi Ranch, Lotus, CA; Black Butte Ranch, Orland, CA; Schene Enterprises, Dixon, CA and Murphy Ranch, Paisley, OR. A super crowd, fast moving event. Approximately 1/3 of the bulls stayed to take advantage of free wintering. Congratulations go to Aaron & Rebecca Borror for another super event.

Nelson Angus Ranch
November 7, 2009; Salmon, ID
94 Bulls Avg. $2,024
12 Open Heifers Avg. $1,604
20 Bred Heifers Avg. $1,318
Auctioneer: Rogers Jacobs
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by
James A. Danekas

 Tops:

  • Nelson Final Answer 9071, 1-27-09 by SAV Final Answer 0035; $3,600 to Carter Angus Ranch, Preston, ID.

  • Nelson Final Answer 9030, 1-24-09 by SAV Final Answer 0035, $3,300 to Syd Dowton, Ellis, ID.

  • Nelson Online 9124, 2-3-09 by Cherry Crk Online G15; $3,300 to Nounan Valley Angus, Montpelier, ID.

  • Nelson Final Answer 9020, 1-21-09 by SAV Final Answer 0035, $3,400 to Lynn Herbst, Tendoy, ID.

  • Nelson Elba Lassie 9077, 1-27-09 by SAV Final Answer 0035, $3,000 to Spring Valley Angus, ONeals, CA.

  • Nelson Extra 9060, 1-26-09 by McCumber 4X13 Extra 751, $3,000 to Feasenhiser Angus, Fruitland, ID.

  • Nelson Final Answer 9125, 2-3-09 by SAV Final Answer 0035, $3,000 to Steven Johnson, Leadore, ID.

  • Nelson Image Maker 9045, 1-25-09 by HA Image Maker 0415, $3,000 to Jack Jakovac, Salmon, ID.

A super crowd gathered to witness the 57th Nelson Angus Ranch 3 in 1 Sale and helped celebrate 51 years of being in the Angus business. Cattle sold to six states with ten firms taking five or more head. The “Final Answer” sire group was actively received as indicated by the above sale report. Low birth EPD bulls saw strong interest. The hospitality was indeed top notch. Our hats are off to Steve & Janna Herbst and Family, along with Clyde & Ruby Nelson and Family for another top notch event.

Rocky Mountain Angus
November 14, 2009; Ogden, UT
6 Bred Heifers Avg. $1,633
31 Open Heifers Avg. $1,590
9 Bred Cows Avg. $1,581
1 Pair Avg. $3,500
12 Bulls Avg. $1,846
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by: Judy McCalmant
Sale Sponsored by:
Rocky Mountain Angus Association
Sale Judge: Dale Micheli; Fort Bridger, WY

TOPS:

  • Aztec Miss Valee, 9-4-06 by EXAR New Look with a 9-21-09 bull by Sankeys Lazer; Aztec Angus Farm, Gilbert, AZ; $3,500 to Tim Larsen, Levan, UT.

  • BTR Kinochtry 918, 1-31-09 by TC One Way 618; Birdtail Ranch Angus, Simms, MT; $3,400 to Lazy A Angus, Cedar City, UT.

  • IL Ranger Alliance 85, 5-1-08 by WAR Alliance 9126 6006; IL Angus, Layton, UT; $3,000 to Fort Supply Cattle Co., Robinson, WY.

  • Shandar Skakira 3 W, 2-13-09 by BT Traveler 416M; Shandar Angus Ranch, Payson, UT; $2,500 to Kolton Dahl, Holiday, UT.

  • BHC Elmaratta 9137, 2-14-09 by Gambles Hot Rod; Black Hills Cattle Co., Augusta, MT; $2,500 to Stran Sorenson, Spanish Fork, UT.

  • Jasons Eileen 762, 12-20-07 by EXAR Lutton 1831; Jason Aiken, Cedar City, UT; $2,500 to Lowe Livestock, Toquerville, UT.

A snow stormy day greeted folks to this 2009 event at the Golden Spike Event Center. Weather kept ranchers away making it a buyer’s opportunity on the bulls. Melony Sorenson, Spanish Fork, UT captured the RMAA Junior Futurity award and received $875.00 for the win. Cattle sold to four states.

RV BAR ANGUS
November 21, 2009; Vernal, UT
45 Bulls Avg. $2,162
43 2009 Bulls Avg. $2,163
2 Coming 2’s Avg. $2,150
32 Bred Nonpapered Purebred Heifers Avg. $1,424
9 Nonpapered Purebred Cows Avg. $1,222
10 Open Unpapered Purebred Heifers Avg. $770
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by
James A. Danekas


 TOPS:

  • RV Objective R90, 2-27-09 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $4,100 to Lorn Ruppe, Jensen, UT.

  • RV 208 Redirect R96, 2-12-09 by LD Redirect; $3,100 to 3 Rivers Ranch, La Point, UT.
    RV Objective R913, 2-15-09 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $3,000 to Brian Lamb, Mt Carmel, UT.

  • RV Total Energy R932, 3-14-09 by TC Total 410; $3,000 to Jude Hacking, Vernal, UT.
    RV New 5050 R931, 2-22-09 by GAR New Design 5050; $3,000 to 3 Rivers Ranch, La Point, UT.

A large crowd from a three state area gathered at the Western Park, Vernal, UT for the third RV Bar event. Cattle sold at a very rapid pace to 31 buyers from Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. The bred heifers topped at $ 1,550. Jude Hacking, Vernal UT captured the volume bull buyer jacket, David Barton, Vernal, UT captured the volume female buyer jacket and Lorn Ruppe, Jensen, UT took home the top selling bull jacket. Strong demand for the bred heifers and bulls. The Vincents were gracious hosts and all enjoyed the super lunch provided sale day. Every animal in the sale sold. A super day for this up and coming force in the Beehive state. Congratulations on a job well done.

Northwest Breeders
All Breed Fall Female Sale
November 29, 2009; Hermiston, OR
11 Bred Heifers Avg. $1,580
9 Pairs Avg. $1,456
19 2009 Open Heifers Avg. $1,180
39 Spring Bred Cows Avg. $1,126
8 Fall 2008 Open Heifers Avg. $1,022
29 Units of Semen Avg. $210
3 Embryos Avg. $ 550
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by
James A. Danekas


 Tops:

  • Bell Key Miss Blackcap 789, 2-15-09 by SAV Final Answer 0035; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID; $3,500 to Tierra Kessler, Milton-Freewater, OR.

  • Bell Key Black Lucy 057, 1-18-07 by BC Matrix 4132; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID;$2,500 to T.W. Ela Cattle Co, Hayden, ID.

  • Camas Prairie Duchess 745, 9-15-07 by Connealy Freightliner; Camas Prairie Angus, Grangeville, ID; $2,300 to T.W. Ela Cattle Co, Hayden, ID.

  • Bell Key Lucy Bell 168, 2-15-08 Woodlawn Charge On; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID; $2,200 to T.W. Ela Cattle Co, Hayden, ID.

  • CIC Wishful Lady 221W, 2-21-09 by PT Wusthof 906; Country Inn Cattle Co.; Klamath Falls, OR; $2,000 to Jessica Smelser, Hermiston, OR.

  • Bell Key Lucy 369, 2-20-09 by BC Marathon 7022; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID; $1,950 to Howard & Brett Thompson, Othello, WA.

  • Malson Princess 32, 2-17-09 by Malsons Cobra 50N; Malson Angus, Parma, ID; $1,900 to Thiel Livestock, Nyssa, OR.

A large crowd gathered at the Northwest Livestock Commission Company on a beautiful, no wind, sunny day for this 1st Northwest Breeders All Breed Fall Female Sale. Cattle sold to 37 buyers from a four state area. The semen topped at $275 per unit on four straws of DHD Traveler 6807 selling to BoBo Cattle Company, Othello, WA. The three embryos produced by OCC Blackbird 793G and sired by OCC Eureka 865E sold at $550 per embryo to JR Ranch, Othello, WA. Quality ran deep in most of the classes of cattle being offered. Although no records were set, a very solid sale for quality, presentation, & buyer’s support. An event that will draw much more attention as years go by.