Catalog - Benfield Angus

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20th Annual
Angus Bull Sale
Saturday,
March 19, 2016, 1:00 PM
Rockingham County Fairgrounds • Harrisonburg, Virginia
Benfield Angus and White Ridge Angus
20h Annual
Angus Bull Sale
Saturday, March 19, 2016, 1:00 PM
Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Sale Day Phones:
Don -540-245-0003 • Bobby -540-850-0266
Barn Office -540-434-0005 • Settlement Desk -540-255-9678
Sale Staff
John Spiker, Auctioneer.............................304-884-7915
Scott Weller.................................................540-294-0555
Jeff Marsh....................................................540-229-0754
Charlie Strickler.........................................540-718-7793
Sale Consultants
Chris Wojciechowski..................................540-292-0841
William Walther..........................................405-612-7554
Breed Representative
Virginia Angus Association........................540-337-3001
Chris Jeffcoat, American Angus Assoc.......717-476-1496
Sale Location
Rockingham County Fairgrounds are located off
Route 11, approximately 1.5 miles south of Exit 243 on
Interstate 81.
Food
Complimentary beef barbecue lunch provided.
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express, Harrisonburg, VA
540-433-9999.
Ramada Inn, Harrisonburg, VA 540-434-9981.
EPD and Performance Information
EPD’s are current as of February 15, 2016 and are
provided by the American Angus Association.
Complete performance and pedigree information is
available on request.
Terms
All animals sell under the standard terms and conditions
of the American Angus Association—see
www.angus.org. Announcements from the sale block
on sale day take precedence over information in the
catalog. All animals become the full responsibility of the
purchaser at the fall of the gavel.
Transportation and Insurance
Truckers believed to reliable will be on hand to deliver
purchases. Assistance in arranging transportation of
purchases is available. Insurance can be purchased at the
settlement desk.
Birth Weight and Calving Ease
We recommend that bulls purchased as heifer bulls be
sampled on a small group of heifers to determine the true
calving ease potential for your herd before breeding to a
large group of heifers.
Ultrasound
We have elected not to ultrasound our bulls until research
has been conducted that allows for IMF adjustments based
on sex hormone levels. The goal of IMF ultrasound is to
help accurately predict marbling scores in steer progeny.
Steer marbling scores are largely unaffected by sex hormone
levels. Conversely, bull and heifer ultrasound IMF scores
are largely affected by sex hormone levels (testosterone,
estrogen, and progesterone). Basically, the higher the sex
hormone levels, the lower the IMF scores. Common sense
thus dictates that sex hormone levels in breeding cattle
must be measured and adjustments made to accurately help
predict steer progeny marbling scores. The current
system makes no adjustments and therefore produces
flawed marbling EPDs which unfairly reward breeding
cattle that are low in sex hormones. Low sex hormone cattle
can have fertility problems, and fertility is by far the most
important factor in commercial producer profitability.
Animal Health
All bulls are tested negative for Brucellosis and TB. Health
papers will be available for interstate shipment.
Breeding Guarantee
Fertility- All bulls have passed semen tests and breeding
soundness examinations. Scrotal measurements are
available on request. All bulls are fertility guaranteed as
recommended by the American Angus Association in the
Sale Terms and Conditions. Claims for nonbreeders must
be made promptly and within 4 months of the bull being put
in service and no later than December 31, 2016.
Genetic Defects
All bulls are free, by pedigree, of all genetic defects that have
DNA tests available that are monitored by the American
Angus Association.
Liability
Persons attend this sale at their own risk.
Catalog
Please bring your catalog to the sale. Extra copies are
limited and available only on request. Printing and
handling provided by Boelte Hall, Roeland Park, KS.
Benfield Angus & White Ridge Angus
Saturday March 19, 2016 1
Dear Friends,
pm
March 1, 2016
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 20th Annual Headquarters for Hindquarters Angus
Bull Sale. We would like to thank our many friends and loyal customers for supporting our
Angus programs the past two decades. The beef industry has a bright future. We look forward
to the next twenty years!
The most profitable commercial producers wisely seek genetics that fit their environment
and require a minimum of inputs. That is the continued focus of our breeding programs and
a philosophy we have faithfully executed for over 35 years. Our herds thrive on grass and
grass hay. Calves are not creep fed to protect the value of maternal records. Selecting cattle is
more than just reading the numbers. In our quest for balanced trait cattle, we keep pressure
on the necessary production traits of fertility, longevity, udder quality, disposition, structural
soundness, production efficiency and fleshing ability.
On Saturday March 19th, we will offer an excellent group of deep, stout, heavy-muscled bulls
of outcross genetics with growth and maternal value. They are the result of cattle selected for
generations to excel in a low-input environment.
After weaning, the bulls are developed in large lots with plenty of room for exercise. They
are self-fed a high-roughage, by-product ration and free-choice, long stem hay. You are welcome
to view the bulls on our respective farms prior to March 17th. They will be available for
inspection at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds beginning the afternoon of March 18th. If
you have any questions, please give us a call. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March
19th.
Bobby and Don
View and buy online in real time with Cowbuyer Livestock Marketing System. Pre-registration
and high speed internet required. Contact Aaron Ray Tompkins at 336-363-4639 or
[email protected]. Please register by 11:30 am on March 19 through www.cowbuyer.com.
Video preview available at www.youtube.com. Search Headquarters for
Hindquarters. Links also available on our website.
Benfield Angus
Don and Juliana Benner
Deerfield, Virginia
540-939-4608
540-245-0003
[email protected]
www.benfieldangus.com
White Ridge Angus
Bobby Grove
Somerville, Virginia
540-850-0266
[email protected]
Please Bring Your Catalog To The Sale
www.benfield-whiteridge.com
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HeadQuarters for HindQuarters
Rediscover the Great Angus Cow
The Angus breed gained widespread popularity during the second half of the
twentieth century in large part because of the great Angus cow. The great Angus cow
provided the foundation genetics of choice for cattlemen because she was a fertile, low
input, problem free production unit. Cow herds that are low input and highly productive
provide the recipe for success in the commercial cow calf business.
A Change of Direction
Around the turn of this century, many breeders and industry leaders turned away
from selection for maternal traits in favor of selection for terminal traits, like carcass merit
and $Beef. In our 2014 catalog, we shared our concerns with this change. For example,
we believe that the practice of selection for steer marbling scores by using ultrasound
measurements from yearling breeding cattle is not only conceptually flawed, but also places
maternal traits at risk of erosion. We have recently seen data that suggests these concerns are
well founded.
A Real World Decline
Production costs evaluated alongside pounds weaned per cow exposed yield the
true cost per pound of production—the figure most closely correlated to cow calf producer
profitability. Data from large commercial herds analyzed by
Kris Ringwall, beef extension specialist from North Dakota State University, shows that from
2000 to 2014:
(1) weaning weights have not changed,
(2) pounds weaned per cow exposed have decreased by over 20 pounds, and
(3) costs per pound weaned have doubled, from $0.69 to $1.38.
A decrease of 20 pounds weaned per cow exposed means producers have four fewer
calves to sell per 100 cows exposed, a huge decline in production. (It should be noted that
weaning EPDs increased by 21 pounds over this time period, but actual weaning weights in
commercial herds stayed the same. Furthermore, a similar data analysis from different herds
over a similar time period by Stan Bevers, Texas Beef Extension, showed pounds weaned per
cow exposed decreased by 25 pounds.)
During the 15 years from 2000 to 2014, many Angus breeders aggressively bred for
terminal traits, while their commercial customers saw weaning performance stay the same,
pounds weaned per cow exposed decrease by 20 pounds, and costs per pound of weaned calf
double. This is not a coincidence.
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Reasons for the Decline
We believe that increased cow size and decreased fertility are the reasons for these
problems. Selection for performance and terminal traits without concurrent selection
discipline for mature frame size resulted in much bigger cows, which directly affected cow
costs and likely also adversely affected fertility. We also believe fertility has been adversely
affected by selection for high marbling levels evaluated by ultrasound in breeding cattle. Sex
hormones (testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone) negatively impact marbling scores, so
selection for high marbling levels in breeding cattle simultaneously selects for decreased sex
hormones, which results in decreased fertility.
No Decline in our Programs
Rest assured, our breeding plan remains focused on the traits that made the Angus
cow great. Our pedigrees have been stacked for multiple generations for low input, fertile,
easy fleshing, sound structured cattle that are moderate framed, easy calving, and heavy
muscled. As a result, our herds are the best they have ever been.
With our roots firmly planted in the commercial cow calf business, we know from
experience that truly great cows are the ones that are low input, fertile, long lived, and
productive. We also know it takes great cows to be successful in the cow calf business, and
that it takes bulls bred with a deep heritage of maternal genetics to sire great cows. Contact
us if you are ready for a bull that can sire great cows.
Bobby and Don
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Reference Sire
A
WRA Whitley Z10
Calved 2/11/12
Bull 17377337
H A Traveler 2041
H A Rito Blackcap 9038
CAR Duke 104
W R A Sarah 139M
H A Topper 7015
W R A Topper U13
16179645
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Mirror Image T10
W R A Sarah 835W
#16465351
W R A Sarah 837T
H A Image Maker 0415
W R A Eileen Bar 115P
W R A Aristocrat R4
W R A Sarah 837K
Tattoo: Z10
BEPD
-0.9.65
WEPD
+52.51
YEPD
+93 .45
MILK
+27.13
We purchased Whitley to use on females that trace to Substance and his dam, Benfield Edella 1105. He was the top
performing individual in his calf crop. He is doing a great job! The Whitley x Substance cross combines the best genetic lines
developed in the Benfield and White Ridge herds and is a truly unique pedigree that will be a feature of the Benfield program
for years to come. Whitley consistently sires extra power, base width, volume, capacity, and muscle in a free moving and
moderate birth weight package.
1
Benfield Whitley 6755
Calved 3/8/15
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
S Chisum 6175
Benfield Edella 6311
+17066002
Bull 18225788
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 6755
BEPD
-5.0.35
WEPD
+51.25
YEPD
+89 .24
MILK
+21.11
BW
50
205
633
WR
91
365
1158
YR
93
Although a small calf at birth, 6755 has matured into a balanced and deep bodied bull with above average muscle. This
calving ease prospect is structurally sound and free moving. His dam is a full sister to Benfield Reality 6211, a featured bull
at Select Sires.
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Featured Herd Bull by Whitley
2
Benfield Watson 6155
Calved 3/7/15
Bull 18225784 W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
Benfield Edella 082
+16761933
Hero 6267 of R R 2418
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 6155
BEPD
-0.2.34
WEPD
+57.24
YEPD
+95 .24
MILK
+24.11
BW
86
205
745
WR
107
365
1291
YR
103
Watson is a multi-dimensional herd bull with extra volume, depth and muscle. Everything is right here! His dam is a
beautiful daughter of Image Maker and a full sister to Benfield Substance 8506 and Benfield Elliott 029. This bull drew
our attention since the day he was born. A moderate birth weight bull and calving ease prospect, he was one of the top
performance bulls with a ratio of 107 for weaning and 103 for yearling. He is the mirror image of his full brother who sold
last year for $8500. Don’t overlook this docile, moderate framed herd bull with a unique but proven outcross pedigree!
3
Calved 3/1/15
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
S Chisum 6175
+17066003
Bull 18225777
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 4955
BEPD
-1.8.35
WEPD
+51.25
YEPD
+92 .24
MILK
+20.11
BW
60
205
628
WR
90
365
1185
YR
95
By Whitley and out of a full sister to Reality, Lot 3 is a low birthweight bull who performed well on test. His pedigree is
stacked with proven genetics for easy keeping and trouble free cattle with extra performance and muscle. He is well balanced,
free moving and structurally sound. You can use him on cows or heifers.
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Balanced Trait Sons of Whitley
4
Calved 3/5/15
Bull 18225786
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
Benfield Kona 34
Benfield Edella 428
14845535
H A Intrepid 6207
B F F Queen L 7724
Benfield Baxter 5231
B F F Edella 464 168A
Tattoo: 6555
BW
BEPD
-0.5.35
WEPD
+53.24
YEPD
+88 .22
MILK
+21.10
81
205
763
WR
110
365
1339
YR
107
One of the top performing bulls for weaning and yearling, 6555 is a moderate birth weight bull out of a prolific 11 year
Kona dam. The Kona daughters are renowned for their longevity in the Benfield and Cleremont herds. We appreciate the
attractive phenotype in Lot 4 that compliments the power, volume and length in this prospective herd bull. You can use this
Whitley son to add pounds as well as to sire long lasting productive females.
5
Calved 3/26/15
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
S Chisum 6175
+17066000
Bull 18225793
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 7755
BW
BEPD
95
+2.7.35
WEPD
+57.35
YEPD
+98 .18
205
721
WR
104
MILK
+22.11
Don’t overlook this well-bred and multi-dimensional son of Whitley from a full sister to Reality. Although too young
to weigh and ratio for AAA records, he added to a superior weaning record with a yearling weight of 1302 lbs. Lot 5 is a
moderate framed, smooth fronted, big topped bull with breed leading performance.
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NA
YR
NA
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Full Brothers in Blood by Whitley
6
Calved 3/6/15
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
S Chisum 6175
+17066006
Bull 18225785
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 6455
BEPD
+0.35
WEPD
+51.25
YEPD
+91 .24
MILK
+20.11
BW
76
205
632
WR
91
365
1192
YR
95
The Whitley x Chisum cross produces a consistent phenotype. They are the kind of cattle that will excel on a low input grass
based program. They are deep bodied with extra volume, capacity and muscle with moderate birthweights and mature size.
Lot 6 is another good example. His attractive dam is one of our favorite cows. She is a sound and easy keeping female with a
perfect udder.
7
Calved 3/3/15
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
S Chisum 6175
+17066004
Bull 18225779
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 5155
BEPD
-0.6.35
WEPD
+52.25
YEPD
+93 .24
MILK
+20.11
BW
76
205
652
WR
94
365
1222
YR
98
Here is a full brother in blood to Lot 6. The Whitley x Chisum cross stamps these sons with a moderate frame, extra volume
and abundant muscle. 5155 displays muscle, base width, and structural soundness with a balanced phenotype. His dam
and the dam of Lot 6 are full sisters and hard to tell apart. Both are attractive, easy fleshing females with fault free udders.
9
3/4 Brothers by Whitley
8
Calved 3/5/15
Bull 18225781
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
Benfield Substance 8506
Benfield Zara 4311
17070798
Benfield Elbora 655
Stevenson Rainmaker L406
Benfield Elbora 230
Tattoo: 5855
BEPD
+0.8.35
WEPD
+53.24
YEPD
+92 .23
MILK
+26.10
BW
84
205
727
WR
104
365
1319
YR
105
Take a look at this high performance Whitley son from a fault free Substance daughter and productive cow family. His dam
has a weaning ratio of 103 on three calves. The grandam is the mother of Lot 27. Lot 8 is a multi-dimensional herd prospect
with extra length, growth and muscle.
9
Calved 3/6/15
Bull 18225782 W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
Benfield Erica 4711
17070800
B F F Erica 7704
Gardens Genesis 3151 S1
Benfield Erica 5234
Tattoo: 5955
BEPD
+1.6.35
WEPD
+46.24
YEPD
+85 .23
MILK
+23.10
BW
87
205
622
WR
89
365
1164
YR
93
Here is a prospective herd bull that keeps getting better. Lot 9 is a free moving, long bodied, and clean fronted Whitley son
from a prolific cow family. The Substance daughters are fertile, easy keeping females with perfect udders and the genetics for
longevity.
10
Calved 3/8/15
Bull 18225783
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
Benfield Queen L 3111
17065989
Jauer Java 8136
Benfield Queen L 31
Tattoo: 6055
BEPD
+1.1.33
WEPD
+50.23
YEPD
+92 .22
MILK
+25.10
BW
87
205
685
WR
98
365
1283
YR
102
We are extremely pleased with the ¾ brothers from the Whitley x Substance cross. They are above average in muscle and
performance. Lot 10 is no exception and has continued to improve since weaning. We consider his dam a model Angus cow.
11
Calved 3/30/15
Bull 18225794
W R A Topper U13
W R A Whitley Z10
17377337
W R A Sarah 835W
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 837T
17065993
Tattoo: 8055
BEPD
+1.8.35
WEPD
+57.24
YEPD
+97 .18
MILK
+24.10
BW
93
205
740
WR
106
365
NA
YR
NA
Here is a balanced trait Whitley son from a terrific Substance female. His pathfinder grandam by Genesis is a donor cow at
Benfield. Lot 11 is a clean fronted, well balanced, and structurally sound bull with muscle. We calculated his yearling weight
at 1308 lbs. A full brother sold for $6000 in our 2015 bull sale.
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Reference Sire
B
Mystic Hill Mack 2181
Calved 9/9/12
Tosu Mick 9301
13436290
B A R Ext Traveler 205
Tosu Old Home 6328
Mystic Hill right Time 5T25
Mystic Hill Rose 050
17611343
Brookmeade Rose 714
Bull 17613615
N Bar Emulation EXT
B A R Queen Traveler 3015
Basin Rainmaker 814Z
Tosu Old Home 4301
BT Right Time 24J
Mystic Hill Elba 013
Brookmeade Rose 416
Tattoo: 2181
BEPD
-0.4.61
WEPD
+62.48
YEPD
+100.45
MILK
+26.22
We searched nationwide for a herd bull that would meet our strict selection criteria, and ironically found him right under
our noses at our neighbor’s Mystic Hill Farm in Culpeper. A complete outcross to our program, Mack features a pedigree
stacked many generations deep with fertile, sound, functional, fault free cattle. His sire, Mick, was a long time Select Sires
roster member best known for his fabulous, long lived, and productive daughters. Mack’s dam has earned her place as one
of the elite cows in the Mystic Hill program—in fact, a full brother to Mack topped their fall, 2015 sale at $13,000 to Brad
Boner in Wyoming. Mack’s combination of low birthweight, high performance genetics with rock solid maternal value makes
him a sire that will have significant influence in our herd for years to come.
Owned with Mystic Hill Farm.
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Herd Sire Prospect
12
WRA Mack Donald C4
Calved 2/4/15
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
W R A Sarah 837X
#16767429
W R A Sarah 837T
Bull 18283662
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
W R A Aristocrat R4
W R A Sarah 837K
Tattoo: C4
BEPD
-0.9.35
WEPD
+59.24
YEPD
+96 .24
MILK
+33.12
BW
80
205
740
WR
113
365
1329
YR
109
Lot 12 is a true herd sire prospect that is hard to fault with his terrific phenotype, superb individual performance, and
enviable heritage. Mack Donald is a well balanced, heavy muscled, and structurally sound prospect with tremendous length
of body. He combines the antagonistic traits of low birthweight and high performance flawlessly. His Pathfinder dam
records 4@97 BWR and 4 @ 108 WWR with a 364 day calving interval. Plus, she is a full sister to the dam of Reference
Sire A, WRA Whitley. On top of all this, Mack Donald has a wonderfully quiet disposition—scratch his back and you will
have a friend for life.
Selling 2/3 interest and full possession.
WRA Treasure B16,
maternal brother to Lot 12.
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Powerful Sons of Mack
13
WRA Mack C1
Calved 2/1/15
Bull 18283638
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
W R A Vindicator W2
W R A Royal Lady 390Y
17056619
W R A Royal Lady 391W
KG 5594 Traveler 3020
W R A Royal Lady 391T
Tattoo: C1
BEPD
-1.1.35
WEPD
+56.24
YEPD
+91 .24
MILK
+31.12
BW
75
205
675
WR
103
365
1217
YR
100
We cannot recommend a calving ease prospect any higher than Lot 13. His feminine, moderate framed dam is one of our
favorite young cows, and she records 3 @ 92 BWR and 3 @ 102 WWR. Individually, C1 is a long bodied, well balanced, big
nutted prospect with tremendous base width, muscle and volume for a low birthweight bull. A high probability of calving ease
coupled with a moderate framed, heavy muscled phenotype and low input maternal genetics make C1 a valuable herd sire
prospect.
14
WRA Mack C13
Calved 2/20/15
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
W R A Sarah 837Z
17377339
W R A Sarah 837T
Bull 18283663
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
W R A Aristocrat R4
W R A Sarah 837K
Tattoo: C13
BEPD
+1.7 .34
WEPD
+57.24
YEPD
+92.23
MILK
+31.10
BW
91
205
697
WR
107
365
1273
YR
105
This stout, high growth cow bull prospect is a full brother in blood to our featured Mack son, Lot 12. His beautiful young
dam was featured on the cover of our 2015 catalog and she is a full sister to the dams of Whitley and Mack Donald. Lot 14
should sire big volume, high growth progeny and his daughters should make efficient, productive mother cows.
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Balanced Trait Mack Sons
15
WRA Mack C5
Calved 2/4/15
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
W R A Vindicator W2
W R A Rose 49Y
17056579
DSF Rose 4W
Bull 18283608
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
Carousel Rose Mary
Tattoo: C5
BW
BEPD
78
-0.7 .34
205
WEPD
701
+58.24
WR
YEPD
+96.23
MILK
107
365
1283
YR
+30.11
105
Lot 15 is a stylish and flashy herd bull prospect, with terrific ratios across the board—BWR 95, WWR 107, and
YWR 105. His Vindicator sired dam is a wide based, deep bodied, easy keeping and productive young cow. The Mack X
Vindicator cross is consistently producing the low birth—high growth—maternally efficient kind needed to thrive in the
cow calf business.
16
WRA Mack C15
Calved 2/21/15
Bull 18283657
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
W R A Helen 743Z
17377332
W R A Helen 743P
W R A Treasure L1
E F Thelma
Tattoo: C15
BEPD
+0.6.34
WEPD
+46.24
YEPD
+79.23
MILK
+28.11
BW
80
205
568
WR
87
365
1130
YR
93
Lot 16 is another product of the combination of Mack on T10 daughters. Typical of the T10 daughters, his dam is a big
volume, feminine, beautifully uddered young cow. Look for Lot 16 to carry forward a strong maternal heritage.
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Powerful Calving Ease Prospects
17
WRA Mack C10
Calved 2/11/15
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
W R A Sarah 138W
#16465272
W R A Sarah 138T
Bull 18283623
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
Ginger Hill 23 Traveler 306
W R A Sarah 38M
Tattoo: C10
BEPD
-0.4.35
WEPD
+56.24
YEPD
+89 .24
MILK
+31.12
BW
78
205
702
WR
108
365
1251
YR
103
One of our favorites, Lot 17 is out of a fabulous Pathfinder T10 daughter, with a record of 5 @ 106 WWR. Lot 17 has
been a standout since birth, and he has developed into a high performance, powerful, attractive, and well balanced prospect
with muscle. Lot 17 sets the bar high for maternal potential by combining Mack with a beautiful, fertile, and productive
dam.
18
WRA Mack C16
Calved 2/22/15
Bull 18283609
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
W R A Eileen Bar 114Z
17377311
W R A Eileen Bar 115T
W R A Eileen Bar 115M
Tattoo: C16
BEPD
-1.3.34
WEPD
+50.24
YEPD
+82 .23
MILK
+29.11
BW
74
205
648
WR
99
365
1184
YR
97
Lot 18 is an outstanding heifer bull prospect that combines low birth genetics with a deep maternal heritage. His linebred
dam by T10 is from the same cow family that produced T10, Vindicator, Walker, and Cedar Run. C16 is a long bodied,
smooth fronted, low birthweight prospect from our featured cow family for low input genetics combined with excellent
performance.
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Herd Bull Prospect
19
WRA Mack C12
Calved 2/16/15
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
W R A Vindicator W2
W R A Eileen Bar 315Y
17056616
W R A Eileen Bar 315W
Bull 18283635
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
Tattoo: C12
BEPD
-0.9 .35
WEPD
+56.24
YEPD
+98.24
MILK
+31.11
BW
82
205
709
WR
109
365
1338
YR
110
Lot 19 is our highest performing yearling, with a 1338 pound yearling weight and 110 YWR. But, he is much more than
high performance. He is a beautifully patterned, structurally sound, fault free prospect with the wide top, big body, and
heavily muscled hindquarters rarely seen in a -0.9 BW EPD bull. His linebred Vindicator X T10 dam is one of our most
moderate and efficient cows that posts a WWR of 2 @ 108. One of our absolute favorite all time prospects, C12 is destined
to be an outstanding herd bull.
20
WRA Mack C20
Calved 3/10/15
Bull 18283614
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
W R A Eileen Bar 115X
16767409
Tattoo: C20
BEPD
-0.3.35
WEPD
+46.24
YEPD
+80.24
MILK
+29.11
BW
84
205
568
WR
87
365
1130
YR
93
It is easy to lose Lot 20 in this crop of outstanding bulls, but the real world, foundation genetics of the Mack X T10 cross
are hard to ignore. His maternal brother by Topper was one of our top performers in 2014, with a 110 WWR and 110
YWR.
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pm
Heavy Muscled Mack Sons
21
WRA Mack C17
Calved 2/23/15
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
W R A Vindicator W2
W R A Helen 740Y
17056629
W R A Helen 743W
Bull 18283648
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
W R A Aristocrat R4
W R A Helen 743P
Tattoo: C17
BW
BEPD
82
-0.1.35
205
WEPD
713
+57.24
WR
YEPD
+89 .24
MILK
109
365
1203
YR
+33.11
99
In our opinion, the dam of Lot 21 is the most impressive Vindicator daughter at White Ridge, with a WWR of 3 @ 110.
C17 is a moderate framed, wide based, heavy muscled prospect. He should sire thick, high growth sons and moderate,
fertile, easy keeping and productive daughters.
22
WRA Mack C21
Calved 3/14/15
Bull 18283640
Tosu Mick 9301
17613615
Tosu Old Home 6328
Brookmeade Rose 714
16465337
W R A Royal Lady 391T
W R A Royal Lady 391N
Tattoo: C21
BW
BEPD
94
+2.1.35
205
WEPD
696
+56.24
WR
YEPD
+91 .24
MILK
107
365
1264
YR
+30.12
104
Highly recommended for cows, Lot 22 is a high growth prospect out of a terrific T10 daughter. Expect him to sire high
performance, fault free progeny that include fertile, highly productive daughters.
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Reference Sire
C
Benfield Colt A45
Calved 2/19/13
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Final Answer 0035
#13592905
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
14177734
Bull +17669872
G D A R Traveler 71
Sitz Everelda Entense 1137
Bon View Bando 598
S A V Sky Emulous 2124
Jauer 7111 Traveler 546 9239
B F F Edella 5405
Tattoo: A45
BEPD
-0.5.52
WEPD
+59.42
YEPD
+97.37
MILK
+17.26
Colt A45 is a true herd bull and multi-dimensional sire with highly proven genetics on the top and bottom of his pedigree.
His dam is the mother of the popular Benfield Substance 8506, a featured sire at Genex, and Benfield Reality 6211, a
featured bull at Select Sires. Benfield Edella 1105 consistently transfers muscle, volume, performance and keeping ability to
her sons while moderating birth weights. We retained a spring possession on Colt and his first calf crop is truly outstanding
including 11 sons in this year’s sale with a combined weaning ratio of 104 and a yearling ratio of 102. His progeny possess
great performance with extra volume, capacity and muscle in a moderate birth weight package.
Benfield Edella 1105, Dam of
Colt, Reality and Substance.
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pm
Featured Herd Bull Prospect by Colt
23
Benfield Colt 2855
Calved 2/19/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
Benfield Erica 7423
#15848632
B F F Erica 7704
Bull 18225769
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
Hero 6267 of R R 2418
Benfield Erica 5234
Tattoo: 2855
BEPD
+0.1.35
WEPD
+54.24
YEPD
+96.23
MILK
+23.14
BW
85
205
710
WR
102
365
1339
YR
107
Take a look at this exceptional multi-trait herd sire and calving ease prospect that combines a strong maternal heritage
with consistent performance. His pathfinder dam is truly one of our very best cows with a production record of 7 calves for a
ratio of 106 for weaning and yearling with a 363 day average calving interval. Last year Luck Charms Farm purchased her
8211 bull calf for $5000. Her outstanding Full Day son was purchased for $5500 in our 2014 sale by Nieman Ranches in
Wyoming.
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Balanced Trait Sons by Colt
24
Benfield Colt 1455
Calved 2/15/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
Benfield Elliott 029
17375904
Bull 18225765
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
B F F Queen L 7723
Tattoo: 1455
BEPD
-0.4.33
WEPD
+55.22
YEPD
+95 .21
MILK
+19.11
BW
76
205
650
WR
93
365
1248
YR
100
This low birth weight Colt son is out of a 2nd calf Elliott daughter from a great line of productive females counting seven
generations at Benfield. In addition, he traces twice to Benfield Edella 1105, the most influential female in our breeding
program. One of the top performing bulls on test, Lot 24 is docile and thick like his sire. Take a look at this balanced trait
prospect with proven genetic merit!
25
Benfield Colt 1855
Calved 2/13/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
CAR Tracker 458
Benfield Rosalie 7012
17375903
Bull 18225767
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
Car Tracker 904
CAR Miss Marie 271
S A V 8180 Traveler 004
Tattoo: 1855
BEPD
+0.5.34
WEPD
+54.23
YEPD
+83 .22
MILK
+19.12
BW
79
205
742
WR
107
365
1174
YR
94
Lot 25 was a top performing bull at weaning and out of a nice three year old female. She is a model cow that is moderate in
size, trouble free, fertile and weans big calves in a low input, grass based program. Lot 25 will sire the type of cattle that keeps
you in the cattle business. Use him on heifers or cows.
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pm
Stout Sons by Colt
26
Benfield Colt 1255
Calved 2/11/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
CAR Tracker 458
17066010
Bull 18225763
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
Car Tracker 904
CAR Miss Marie 271
Tattoo: 1255
BEPD
+1.9.34
WEPD
+59.23
YEPD
+97 .22
MILK
+24.12
BW
86
205
767
WR
110
365
1282
YR
102
This balanced trait herd prospect has stood out since birth. The mating of Colt to our Tracker 458 daughters combines two
bulls with extra power, base width, volume, and muscle. Lot 26 is an attractive, balanced and docile herd bull that is wide
topped and thick butted. He combines a strong maternal heritage of productive, fertile, and easy keeping females with extra
growth and muscle. His dam is one of our best cows.
27
Calved 3/18/15
Benfield Colt 7555
Bull 18225792
Tattoo: 7555
BEPD
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
+1.9.34
Benfield Elbora 655
15555965
Benfield Elbora 230
Basin Rainmaker D S 380U
JRS Enchantress 16A
Benfield Kona 34
B F F Elbora 7750
+85.22
WEPD
+53.23
YEPD
MILK
+19.14
BW
93
205
737
WR
106
365
1265
YR
101
The Colt calves are impressive and consistent from top to bottom. This prospective herd bull is no exception. He epitomizes
the balanced trait, proven genetics we endeavor to offer our customers. He is clean fronted, long bodied, and heavy muscled
with extra performance. Lot 27 is a true growth bull from a proven 10 year old dam that looks many years younger. A
maternal sister by Substance is the dam of Lot 8.
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Featured Son by Colt
28
Benfield Colt 7355
Calved 3/13/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
16759658
Bull 18225790
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
CAR Tracker 458
Tattoo: 7355
BW
BEPD
75
-1.6.34
205
WEPD
772
+59.23
WR
YEPD
+101 .23
MILK
111
365
1345
YR
+20.13
108
Here is a powerful and moderate framed Colt son with a tremendous amount of depth, volume and total mass. He
combines base width and muscle with moderate birth genetics. His dam is arguably our best Substance daughter. A
maternal brother to 7355 by Whitley was one of the top bulls in the 2015 Headquarters for Hindquarters Bull Sale and
brought $7750. Lot 28 is line bred to Benfield Edella 1105, the most influential cow in the Benfield program.
29
Benfield Colt 6655
Calved 3/9/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
S Chisum 6175
Benfield Blackcap 4211
17070797
Bull 18225787
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Wra Mojo E7
Tattoo: 6655
BEPD
-0.7.34
WEPD
+50.24
YEPD
+86 .23
MILK
+20.13
BW
76
205
642
WR
92
365
1184
YR
94
Lot 29 is an attractive, moderate framed, and well balanced calving ease prospect with a strong maternal heritage. He is
deep bodied and wide based with acceptable growth for calving ease genetics. His Chisum dam is doing a great job with 3
calves at a 101 weaning ratio. His grandam remains in production with 10 calves at a 104 ratio.
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pm
High Performance Sons by Colt
30
Benfield Colt 3755
Calved 2/23/15
Bull 18225774
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
CAR Tracker 458
16334292
Car Tracker 904
CAR Miss Marie 271
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 3755
BEPD
+1.9.34
WEPD
+58.24
YEPD
+95 .23
MILK
+18.13
BW
95
205
763
WR
110
365
1296
YR
104
Here is a top performing bull who is line bred to Benfield Edella 1105. His powerful and easy keeping dam was a natural
calf by Tracker 458 out of 1105. Lot 30 is a docile, muscular and wide base bull with breed leading performance as well as
proven maternal genetics. We work hard to produce bulls that will help our customers prosper. Lot 30 is a bull that will get
it done!
31
Calved 2/21/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
#15555927
Benfield Colt 3455
Bull 18225773 Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
N Bar Emulation EXT
Green Garden Barbara 0150 S1
CAR Duke 104
Tattoo: 3455
BEPD
+1.7.36
WEPD
+55.25
YEPD
+94.25
MILK
+17.15
BW
88
205
736
WR
106
365
1306
YR
105
Here is an exceptional Colt son that keeps getting better. His pathfinder Genesis dam is a fault-free female and embryo
donor cow at Benfield. Lot 31 is long bodied, broad topped, and wide based and plenty of total volume. This big testicle and
high performing Colt son combines the two best cows from our best two cow families. He will sire extra pounds and great
females as well!
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Herd Bull Prospects by Colt
32
Benfield Colt 8355
Calved 4/9/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
CAR Tracker 458
17070803
Bull 18225796
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
Car Tracker 904
CAR Miss Marie 271
Benfield Kona 34
Tattoo: 8355
BEPD
+1.9.34
WEPD
+56.23
YEPD
+96 .16
MILK
+23.12
BW
88
205
792
WR
114
365
NA
YR
NA
Here is a power herd bull that puts it all together. He was the second high weaning weight bull at 792 pounds with a 114
ratio. Although he was too young to report for American Angus records in time for our catalog, we calculated his yearling
weight at 1356 lbs. We like his balance, fault free structure and attractive phenotype. He is deep and long bodied with plenty
of muscle. His Tracker 458 dam is a powerful and productive cow with three calves at weaning for a 107 ratio. Lot 32 is
stacked Benfield breeding with Colt x Tracker 458 x Kona x Ringo.
33
Benfield Colt 4455
Calved 2/27/15
Benfield Colt A45
+17669872
Nichols Extra K205
Benfield Delia 062
#16761926
Benfield Delia 277
Bull 18225776
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
Nichols Extra H6
Nichols Black Heiress F346
Jauer Java 8136
Benfield Delia 9966
Tattoo: 4455
BEPD
+0.8.34
WEPD
+48.23
YEPD
+90 .23
MILK
+22.13
BW
85
205
675
WR
97
365
1286
YR
103
Lot 33 is a deep bodied Colt son that tracks with a wide and easy stride. If you are looking for a balanced trait bull that can
do all things well, study this bull. His pedigree is stacked with performance and maternal value. His attractive pathfinder
dam is an impressive young female with a 104 ratio for weaning and a 104 ratio for yearling ratio on 3 calves.
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Reference Sire
D
WRA Cedar Run A7
Calved 1/27/13
Bull +17645832 Cole Creek Black Cedar 46P
Cole Creek Cedar Ridge 1V
16134394
Cole Creek Clovanada 49S
C H Quantum 6247
Cole Creek Clova Juanada 67
HBR Encore 0544
Cole Creek Clovanada 709
CAR Duke 104
14842003
Car Tracker 904
C A R Miss Raindancer 421
W R A M0J0 K5
W R A Eileen Bar 114J
Tattoo: A7
BEPD
-0.8.50
WEPD
+49.39
YEPD
+83.34
MILK
+30.23
Cedar Run is proving that our confidence in him was
well founded. His sire, Cedar Ridge, is a product of the
nation’s premier no nonsense, low input, grass based
breeding program at Cole Creek Angus Ranch in Joliet,
Montana. The Cole Creek herd does not compromise
on the valuable traits not measured by EPDs, such as
structural soundness, fertility, longevity, and maternal
efficiency. A total outcross, Cedar Ridge offers calving
ease with functional efficiency for low input programs.
Cedar Run effectively combines these positive traits
of Cedar Ridge with the added performance and
muscle from his dam, 115P. She is also the dam of
T10, Vindicator, and Walker. A powerful, beautifully
patterned, heavy muscled and moderate framed
individual, Cedar Run is proving to be a sire of moderate
framed, well balanced, heavy muscled, low input and low
birthweight progeny. We can’t wait to get his daughters
into production.
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Heavy Muscled Cedar Run Son
34
WRA Cedar Run C14
Calved 2/20/15
W R A Cedar Run A7
+17645832
W R A Topper U13
W R A Lucy 29X
#16767383
Glenara Lucy 29
Bull 18283602
Cole Creek Black Cedar 46P
CAR Duke 104
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
Ginger Hill Lucy 9502
Tattoo: C14
BEPD
+1.9.33
WEPD
+50.22
YEPD
+84.21
MILK
+26.12
BW
92
205
676
WR
104
365
1228
YR
101
Recommended for cows, Lot 34 is a powerful, stylish son of Cedar Run out of a terrific Pathfinder daughter of Topper from
the Lucy cow family made famous at Van Dyke Angus Ranch in Manhattan, Montana. C14 is one of the heaviest muscled
bulls in the sale, which should come as no surprise because of the added muscle and thickness displayed by his sire, Cedar
Run, and maternal grandsire, Topper. Expect his daughters to make stout and productive brood cows.
WRA Mirror Image Z11,
maternal brother to Lot 36.
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pm
Balanced Trait Cedar Run Sons
35
Calved 3/10/15
WRA Cedar Run C19
Bull 18283644
W R A Cedar Run A7
+17645832
CAR Duke 104
R R 7012 Traveler 5594
KG Erica 1195
W R A Sarah 38R
W R A Sarah 438W
16467108
W R A Sarah 38T
Tattoo: C19
BEPD
-3.4.34
WEPD
+50.23
YEPD
+89.22
MILK
+29.12
BW
68
205
622
WR
95
365
1184
YR
97
With a BWR of 89 on 4 calves, the dam of Lot 35 is proving to be our lowest birthweight cow. His own 68 pound
birthweight coupled with the calving ease of his sire and dam help predictions that C19 will have a high probability of being
a low birthweight sire. Just as importantly though, is the fact that C19 is a moderate framed, heavy muscled, well balanced,
structurally sound calf. His daughters should make moderate framed, wide bodied, low input brood cows.
36
WRA Cedar Run C8
Calved 2/11/15
W R A Cedar Run A7
+17645832
CAR Tracker 461
W R A Royal Lady 392S
15507672
W R A Royal Lady 392J
Bull 18283642
CAR Duke 104
Car Tracker 904
C A R Miss Hostage 680
Ginger Hill Rainmaker 661
W R A Royal Lady 392G
Tattoo: C8
BEPD
+0.3.34
WEPD
+48.23
YEPD
+87.22
MILK
+31.12
BW
82
205
632
WR
97
365
1251
YR
103
Lot 36 is a maternal and ¾ brother to WRA Mirror Image Z11, a T10 son that sold to Jason Kading of Millbrook, New
York in our 2013 sale. Z11 became the sensation of Jason’s dispersal sale in the fall of 2015 where his sons and daughters
were in high demand and Z11 himself topped the sale at $11,000. We believe that C8 has the same herd bull potential. He is
a moderate framed, sound structured, heavy muscled prospect that should be an outstanding maternal sire.
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Reference Sire
E
Calved 2/25/11
S Chisum 6175
15511451
Benfield Reality 6211
Bull +17065973
Paws Up Alliance 9561
Paws Up 9048 Emulation Ext
S Eclipse 169
S Gloria 209
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
B F F Edella 5405
Jauer Java 8136
14177734
Tattoo: 6211
BEPD
-0.4.77
WEPD
+68 .68
YEPD
+107.51
MILK
+20.28
Reality was the pick of Select Sires from an impressive group of embryo transfer calves by S Chisum 6175 out of Benfield
Edella 1105, also the dam of Substance. We believe Reality is a true balanced trait bull that does everything well and will
produce cattle with high economic merit. His first calves have demonstrated moderate birthweights with added growth
and performance. The high selling bull in last year’s sale was a Reality son for $9500. Reality is a wide based bull with an
exceptionally deep quarter. Select Sires has commented that Reality may be the best footed bull in their lineup.
37
Calved 2/23/15
Bull 18225775
S Chisum 6175
+17065973
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
17375880
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Tattoo: 3955
BEPD
-0.6 .36
WEPD
+52 .27
YEPD
+93.25
MILK
+20.13
BW
75
205
597
WR
86
365
1192
YR
95
Here is a low birth weight Reality son that exploded after weaning and gained well on test. This long sided prospect is
from a two year old dam by the popular SAV Final Answer 0035. His dam is maternal sister to a Colt son that sells as Lot
28 and a Whitley son that sold last year for $7750.
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Herd Bull Prospects by Reality
38
Calved 2/20/15
S Chisum 6175
+17065973
CAR Tracker 458
16204618
Bull 18225770
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
Car Tracker 904
CAR Miss Marie 271
Benfield Kona 34
Tattoo: 2955
BW
BEPD
+2.9 . 36
WEPD
+59 .27
YEPD
+95.25
MILK
+20.14
95
205
760
WR
109
365
1270
YR
101
Here is a balanced and moderate framed Reality son with exceptional performance in a heavy muscled package. He is
wide based, broad topped, thick butted and free moving. His Tracker 458 dam is a stout, broody, deep bodied and easy
keeping cow that consistently weans one of our best calves. Lot 38 is an easy choice to produce thick and heavy calves!
39
Calved 3/16/15
Bull 18225791
S Chisum 6175
+17065973
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
Coleman Regis 904
17375878
Coleman Donna 714
Tattoo: 7455
BEPD
-1.9 .37
WEPD
+55 .27
YEPD
+92.26
MILK
+18.14
BW
67
205
647
WR
93
365
1215
YR
97
Here is a sleep all night calving ease bull of moderate frame from one of our best cow families. Lot 39 is a great choice if
you have heifers to breed this spring and you want a proven maternal heritage. He stems from a line of fertile, easy keeping
cows that last. In addition, his pedigree is stacked with proven performance sires.
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High Performance Sons by Reality
40
Calved 2/13/15
Bull 18225766
S Chisum 6175
+17065973
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
CAR Tracker 458
16472573
Car Tracker 904
CAR Miss Marie 271
Benfield Queen 116
Tattoo: 1655
BEPD
+1.1 .36
WEPD
+65 .26
YEPD
+107.24
MILK
+23.13
BW
86
205
830
WR
119
365
1417
YR
113
Lot 40 is a slightly bigger framed bull with extra depth
and length to compliment his superior performance. He
took off from birth and never looked back! One of the
heaviest calves we have raised at weaning, he continued
to perform on test and was the high yearling weight bull
at 1417 lbs. Lot 40 is a true growth bull that will sire the
extra pounds you can sell. He has the in-herd performance
and top yearling EPD to prove it!
Lot 40, Benfield Reality 1655.
41
Calved 3/5/15
Bull 18225780
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
S Chisum 6175
+17065973
15555955
Basin Rainmaker D S 380U
JRS Enchantress 16A
Sitz Value 7097
B F F Blackcap 6516
Tattoo: 5755
BEPD
+0.7 .36
WEPD
+58 .27
YEPD
+89.24
MILK
+20.14
BW
84
205
745
WR
107
365
1259
YR
101
Reality is siring extra growth and 5744 fits the legacy. He turned in one of the best weaning weights this year. His dam
is a consistently productive 10 year female by Stevenson L406, who left us a great set of females at Benfield. In addition to
extra muscle, Lot 41 is complete and sound with added performance. His daughters should make good females as well.
42
Calved 4/18/15
Bull 18225797
S Chisum 6175
+17065973
S Alliance 3313
S Gloria 464
Jauer Java 8136
GDAR Game Day 449
Benfield Zara 5411
17065999
Benfield Elbora 441
Boyd New Day 8005
G D A R Miss Wix 474
Benfield Kona 34
B F F Elbora 7750
Tattoo: 8455
BEPD
-1.0 .36
WEPD
+55 .27
YEPD
+94.20
MILK
+21.14
BW
74
205
671
WR
96
365
NA
If you need to breed a small group of heifers this spring, Lot 42 is an excellent choice. He is deep bodied and thick with
extra volume. Although one of the younger bulls in the sale, he will be an impressive individual at maturity. His dam
is a big volume, easy keeping Game Day daughter. The grandam was a pathfinder by Kona and the great-grandam a
pathfinder by Backstop.
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YR
NA
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Reference Sire
F
Ginger Hill Treasure 129
Calved 10/21/11
Bull 17139932
16489876
Ginger Hill Focus 385
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 2004
Lucy 9520
Focus 1013
Eva 0527
Ginger Hill Duke 601
Ginger Hill Blackbird 866
16396389
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
HIll Duke 307
Hill Lucy 454
Hill Treasure 429
Hill Blackbird 2518
Tattoo: 129
BEPD
-1.9.60
WEPD
+31.46
YEPD
+62.41
MILK
+23.13
Ginger Hill Treasure 129 is a unique calving ease bull that is ideally suited for the low input paradigm. He is moderate
framed, wide based, big ribbed, and easy fleshing. We especially appreciate the fact that his heritage represents multiple
generations of problem free, real world, maternally efficient genetics stacked on both sides of his pedigree. His first sons were
in high demand in our 2015 sale, and his first daughters have calved this spring and look fabulous.
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Stout Sons of Treasure 129
43
WRA Treasure C11
Calved 2/15/15
17139932
W R A Topper U13
W R A Sarah 137A
17645854
W R A Sarah 137X
Bull 18283616
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 429
Focus 385
Duke 601
Blackbird 687
H A Topper 7015
W R A Sarah 139P
W R A Sarah 37T
Tattoo: C11
BEPD
+0.7.33
WEPD
+42.22
YEPD
+80.21
MILK
+23.08
BW
84
205
614
WR
94
365
1243
YR
102
Displaying tremendous post weaning performance, C11 is our favorite of the Treasure 129 sons. We especially appreciate
his dam, a beautifully patterned young Topper daughter. Lot 43 is a well balanced, sound structured prospect with impressive
length and muscle. The older he gets, the better he gets.
44
WRA Treasure C23
Calved 3/18/15
17139932
Apex Windy 078
W R A Eileen Bar 715Z
+17603942
Bull 18283645
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 429
Focus 385
Duke 601
Blackbird 687
H A R B Windy 702 JH
Apexette Lucy 6037
CAR Duke 104
Tattoo: C23
BEPD
+0.2.33
WEPD
+45.23
YEPD
+80.22
MILK
+26.10
BW
79
205
651
WR
100
365
1213
YR
100
Moderate framed, big bodied, and wide based best describe Lot 44. He epitomizes the low input, trouble free, economically
efficient paradigm.
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High Growth Sons of Treasure 129
45
WRA Treasure C2
Calved 2/3/15
17139932
W R A Helen 742A
17645871
W R A Helen 743R
Bull 18283650
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 429
Focus 385
Duke 601
Blackbird 687
W R A Aristocrat M1
E F Thelma
Tattoo: C2
BEPD
+1.0.33
WEPD
+39.23
YEPD
+79 .22
MILK
+28.08
BW
80
205
634
WR
97
365
1248
YR
102
Lot 45 is an attractive, well balanced son of Treasure 129 that displayed excellent post weaning performance. The
Treasure 129 X T10 combination consistently produces cattle that fit the paradigm of low birthweight, low input,
maternally efficient cattle in a moderate framed package.
46
WRA Treasure C9
Calved 2/11/15
17139932
Bull 18283647
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 429
Focus 385
Duke 601
Blackbird 687
V D A R Really Windy 8491 V D A R Really Windy 4097
V D A R Lass 5700
W R A Helen 740A
W R A Vindicator W2
17645867
W R A Helen 740Y
W R A Helen 743W
Tattoo: C9
BEPD
+1.4 .33
WEPD
+41.22
YEPD
+82 .21
MILK
+25.07
BW
86
205
609
WR
93
365
1251
YR
102
Raised on a 2 year old dam, Lot 46 exploded after weaning, achieving our best post weaning gain figures. He has
developed into an excellent prospect with above average length of body. Slightly larger framed than his paternal brothers,
C9 should sire fault free cattle with excellent performance.
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Calving Ease Prospects
47
WRA Treasure C7
Calved 2/10/15
17139932
V D A R Really Windy 8491
W R A Royal Lady 390A
17645863
W R A Royal Lady 390Y
Bull 18283637
V D A R Lass 5700
W R A Vindicator W2
Tattoo: C7
BEPD
-1.0.33
WEPD
+41 .22
YEPD
+74.21
MILK
BW
75
205
633
WR
97
365
1163
YR
+24.07
95
Multiple generations of functional calving ease genetics are stacked with Lot 47—Treasure 129 X VDAR Really Windy
8491 X Vindicator X T10. Beautifully patterned and well balanced, C7 is another rock solid prospect bred to perform
efficiently in the fescue pastures of Virginia. We especially appreciate his feminine, fault free two year old dam.
48
WRA Treasure C22
Calved 3/18/15
17139932
W R A Sarah 238A
17645861
W R A Sarah 238Y
Bull 18283627
V D A R Lass 5700
W R A Vindicator W2
W R A Sarah 138W
Tattoo: C22
BEPD
-2.1.33
WEPD
+38 .22
YEPD
+71.21
MILK
+24.07
BW
68
205
591
WR
91
365
1113
YR
92
Lot 48 is a 15/16 brother to Lot 47, stacking multiple generations of low birthweight, low input genetics—Treasure 129,
Windy 8491, Vindicator, and T10. Breeding potential is more accurately predicted when like kind genetics are stacked over
multiple generations.
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Calving Ease Prospects
49
WRA Treasure C6
Calved 2/9/15
Bull 18283659
17139932
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 429
Focus 385
Duke 601
Blackbird 687
W R A Sarah 836A
17645879
W R A Sarah 836Y
W R A Sarah 836T
Tattoo: C6
BEPD
-2.4
.34
WEPD
+40 .23
YEPD
+70.22
MILK
+30.09
BW
65
205
649
WR
99
365
1179
YR
96
Like many of his paternal brothers, Lot 49 stacks generations of low input calving ease genetics by combining Treasure
129, Cole Creek Cedar Ridge, and Mirror Image T10. These are true grassland cattle that flourish in low cost, real world
production systems.
50
Calved 3/8/15
17139932
WRA Treasure C18
Bull 18283664
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 429
Focus 385
Duke 601
Blackbird 687
V D A R Really Windy 8491 V D A R Really Windy 4097
V D A R Lass 5700
W R A Sarah 938A
W R A Topper U13
17645821
W R A Sarah 38Y
W R A Sarah 38M
Tattoo: C18
BEPD
-1.5.33
WEPD
+43.22
YEPD
+78 .21
MILK
+21 .07
BW
72
205
632
WR
97
365
1214
YR
100
If you are looking for a bull that can add muscle while maintaining disciplined frame size and maternal efficiency, then
look at Lot 50. He is a wide based, heavy muscled, attractive prospect with a -1.5 pound BW EPD.
51
WRA Treasure C3
Calved 2/3/15
Bull 18283636
17139932
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Ginger
Hill
Hill
Hill
Hill
Treasure 429
Focus 385
Duke 601
Blackbird 687
W R A Vindicator W2
W R A Lucy 329A
17645811
W R A Lucy 29Y
W R A Topper U13
Glenara Lucy 29
Tattoo: C3
BEPD
-0.9.34
WEPD
+42.23
YEPD
+75.22
MILK
+26.08
BW
72
205
668
WR
102
365
1183
YR
97
The mating of Treasure 129 with Vindicator daughters combines two calving ease, moderate framed, heavy muscled, and
maternally efficient sires. Lot 51 is an especially attractive, well balanced, big ribbed and heavy muscled prospect.
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Reference Sire
G
Calved 1/7/09
Soo Line Motive 9016
Bull 16568189
HF Kodiak 5R
16526315
Sandy Bar Advantage 43M
TLA Beauty 5R
17262980
RR 7407 Rainmaker 2154
Wilbar Ruby 955N
Terrlene Beauty 35F
TC Advantage
Sandy Bar Jemina 44K
Vermilion Yellowstone
Wilbar Ruby 161J
A A R Rainmaker 7407
H A Concepciona 0224
Terrlene Executive Pride 10D
KBJ Beauty 257B
Tattoo: 16W
BEPD
+0.1.94
WEPD
+50.91
YEPD
+88 .84
MILK
+24.73
Motive is a Canadian bred bull we used selectively on heifers to produce outcross progeny in our program. He consistently
sires structurally sound cattle with low birthweights and a gentle disposition. His progeny possess adequate muscle,
volume, and growth for calving ease genetics.
52
Benfield Motive 3255
Calved 2/21/15
HF Kodiak 5R
16568189
TLA Beauty 5R
Benfield Full Day 099
Benfield Zara A75
17669918
Benfield Elbora 655
Bull 18225771
Wilbar Ruby 955N
Terrlene Beauty 35F
GDAR Game Day 449
Benfield Elbora 230
Tattoo: 3255
BEPD
+1.0.36
WEPD
+45.27
YEPD
+71.27
MILK
+21.18
BW
76
205
664
WR
95
365
1091
YR
87
Take a look at Lot 52 if you need to breed a small group of heifers. Out of a first calf heifer, he combines proven calving ease
on the top and bottom of his pedigree.
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Elite Calving Ease Prospect
53
Calved 2/12/15
Bull 18225764
Wilbar Ruby 955N
Terrlene Beauty 35F
HF Kodiak 5R
16568189
TLA Beauty 5R
Benfield Edella A02
17669889
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
S Chisum 6175
Tattoo: 1355
BEPD
-0.2.37
WEPD
+59.28
YEPD
+106 .28
MILK
+23.20
BW
76
205
747
WR
104
365
1417
YR
113
Lot 53 is a calving ease prospect by Soo Line Motive 9016. Although he was out of a first calf heifer, he was the top
gaining bull from weaning to yearling and tied for our high yearling weight at 1417 lbs. We like his balance, structural
soundness, length of body and strong maternal heritage in combination with a low birth weight EPD. His two year dam is
by Final Answer. The grandam is a full sister to Benfield Reality 6211.
54
Calved 2/21/15
HF Kodiak 5R
16568189
TLA Beauty 5R
V D A R PF Cedar Ridge 8191
Benfield Edella A44
17669904
Bull 18225772 Sandy Bar Advantage 43M
Wilbar Ruby 955N
Terrlene Beauty 35F
V D A R PF Linda 9744
S Chisum 6175
Tattoo: 3355
BEPD
+0.1.36
WEPD
+49.27
YEPD
+86.27
MILK
+21.18
BW
76
205
647
WR
93
365
1181
YR
94
Calving ease genetics are stacked on both sides of the pedigree with Lot 54. Out of a first calf heifer from a productive
cow family, we consider his grandam our best Chisum daughter, who is the dam of Lot 5. You can use 3355 on heifers with
confidence.
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Reference Sire
H
Calved 3/4/12
Benfield Marshall 5812
Bull 17375924
16781039
R R 7012 Traveler 5594
KG Erica 1195
Nichols Extra K205
Benfield Edella 075
16761920
Benfield Edella 561
Nichols Extra H6
Nichols Black Heiress F346
Tattoo: 5812
BEPD
+0.2 .44
WEPD
+47.30
YEPD
+89.24
MILK
+30.11
We retained an interest in Marshall 5812 from our 2012 calf crop to use on heifers. His progeny come unassisted out of
first calf heifers and you can expect the same results with his sons. His Nichols Extra dam was a fabulous, moderate sized,
easy keeping female with a perfect udder.
55
Calved 3/11/15
17375924
Benfield Edella 075
Benfield Elliott 029
Benfield Blackcap A70
17669915
Bull 18225789
Nichols Extra K205
Benfield Edella 561
CAR Tracker 458
Tattoo: 7055
BEPD
+0.8.32
WEPD
+47.20
YEPD
+85 .19
MILK
+25.07
BW
77
205
661
WR
95
365
1218
YR
97
Take a look at this complete and well balanced calving ease bull from a nice and hardworking first calf Elliott daughter who
is a maternal sister to Lot 38. We expect our two year olds to raise good calves and a 600 lb. weaning weight (without creep)
and 1200 lb. yearling weight meets our expectations. Lot 55 can work on heifers or cows.
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Calving Ease Sons by Marshall
56
Calved 2/15/15
Bull 18225768
17375924
Benfield Edella 075
Coleman Regis 904
Benfield Queen L A07
17670694
Nichols Extra K205
Benfield Edella 561
Coleman Donna 714
Tattoo: 2255
BEPD
+0.3.05
WEPD
+50.05
YEPD
+91.05
MILK
+27.05
BW
76
205
722
WR
102
365
1224
YR
100
Our top performing Marshall son, Lot 56 is a complete calving ease bull backed by a strong set of cows. Despite a pedigree
stacked with low birthweight genetics, he posted strong weaning and yearling ratios for performance. He is docile, clean
fronted and smooth shouldered with above average muscle. His Regis x Substance dam is a promising and fault free two-year
old with a perfect udder.
57
Calved 3/1/15
17375924
Benfield Edella 075
Benfield Edella A61
+17669912
Bull 18225778
Nichols Extra K205
Benfield Edella 561
Sitz Traveler 8180
S A V Emulous 8145
Jauer Java 8136
Tattoo: 5055
BEPD
+0.3.32
WEPD
+44.21
YEPD
+82.20
MILK
+21.10
BW
77
205
603
WR
87
365
1147
YR
92
If you need to breed a few heifers, take a look at Lot 57. He stacks calving ease and low birthweight genetics on both sides
of his pedigree. His two year old dam is by SAV Final Answer 0035, one of the heavily used Angus sires for virgin heifers.
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Lot 12
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Benfield Farms, Inc.
2503 Deerfield Valley Road
Deerfield, VA 24432
www.benfieldangus.com
HEADQUARTERS for HINDQUARTERS
Lot 2
Lot 17
DATED MATERIAL
FIRST CLASS MAIL
Lot 19
Lot 23
PRST First Class
US Postage
PAID
Boelte-Hall LLC
Lot 28
www.benfield-whiteridge.com
Selling 57 Heavy Muscled, Balanced Trait Angus Bulls
Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Saturday, March 19, 2016, 1:00 PM
Angus Bull Sale
20th Annual

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