Only the Best Sell. These 376 ranch raised bulls uniquely represent both our philosophies and our breeding program. They have been carefully bred and selected to meet the demands of the commercial cowman. Several herd mates that did not live up to our expectations have already been culled. We keep extensive records on our cattle and we follow a very strict selection and culling program that is based on facts and figures, as well as on frequent observations and evaluations.

    Cataloged. The bulls have been cataloged on the following pages according to their breed groups. Each bull is identified with a lot number that corresponds to the number on his yellow PCC ear tag. The sale order is expected to follow the lot numbers from low to high. For the most part, these bulls have been cataloged by sire groups. We will start each sire group with the best and/or the most popular bulls within that group. This makes it easier for you to purchase one-half and three-quarter brothers.

     We have provided extensive information on each bull to help you make the right selections. This information is explained on page 10. We urge you to look for bulls that are strong in the traits your cowherd is weak in, but always remember to keep “balance” in mind because single trait selection can quickly wreck a cowherd. Registration certificates on all registered bulls will be transferred to the buyer.

     NO Grain Required. Because it is the right thing to do, we develop our bulls on a 100% grain-free ration. Our forage-tested bulls are tested for their ability to perform on grass. Our yearling bulls are developed on a grain-free, high-roughage ration designed for moderate gains of only 2 pounds per day.

   Health and Fertility. We maintain a very thorough health and vaccination program. These bulls will all have a general health and fertility examination, and will be cleared for interstate transportation. Bulls must pass their fertility test to be sold in this sale. They are guaranteed to be breeders! All of our bulls have been tested negative for PI-BVD. We believe this is something bull buyers should require.

    Semen Interests. On a few designated bulls we retain the right to collect, use and market semen at some future date. As purchaser of the bull you will receive a 25 percent revenue-sharing semen interest, along with full possession of the bull. If done at all, semen will be collected at your convenience and at our expense. This in no way affects your use of the bull! Everyone with a semen interest will be allowed to collect and store semen for in-herd use with no obligation to others with a semen interest. In the event semen is marketed and revenue is produced the resulting proceeds, minus incurred expenses, shall be divided among those who own a semen interest. Designated bulls will be marked “RETAINED SEMEN INTEREST”.

    Cowboy Auction. Although our unique cowboy auction has an auction format, it has no fast-talking auctioneer and no loud, in-your-face bid takers. Everyone who has attended one of our cowboy auctions has appreciated and enjoyed it. Every bull will have a base price posted in this catalog. When it is time to sell a particular bull, we will ask those who are interested, at the base price, to raise their buyer number. If there is only one number in the air, the bull will be sold to that number at the base price. If there is more than one number in the air, we will increase the price in $250 increments until only one number remains. This provides a very simple, low-pressure way to purchase bulls. You will always know what the bid is and you will always know who is bidding against you.

     The only problem with our cowboy auction is there can be a tie bid when the last two (or more) buyer numbers drop out at the same time. When that happens we will give the bid to the bidder with the lowest buyer number. The other bidder(s) will then be required to increase the bid by $50 or $100 (up to the next $100 increment) to stay in the auction. If he increases the bid, then the bidder with the lowest buyer number can raise the bid another $100, and so on. Basically, we will have a traditional auction between the two (or more) bidders who all dropped out at the same time. We can usually break a tie in 5 or 10 seconds.