2016 Ridgefield Farm Bull Sale

Annual Bull Sale1:00 P.M. · April 9, 2016Gordon County Livestock and Youth Pavilion

Calhoun, Ga.

SELLING 51 BULLSAngus, BraunAngus, Braunvieh, SimAngus

Plus 50 Commercial Bred Angus and SimAngus Heifers

Pelvic measured and 100% AI bred to calving ease Angus sires.

SALE CONSIGNORSBagley Farms, Cohutta, Ga.

W/W Cattle Company, Section, Ala.The Cassell Farm, Crockett, Va.

THE RIGHT BULL. THE FINEST BEEF.

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The Vigortone Di�erenceVigortone products are manufactured under a very

stringent quality control program for both its incoming ingredients and �nished products.

This quality control program includes:

Written quality control protocols for the manufacturing process, sampling and testing of incoming ingredients and �nished products.

Sampling of incoming ingredients and �nished products are retained for future analysis.

Federal and State regulations, as well as feed industry standards, are regularly reviewed to be sure requirements are met or exceeded.

Bill Faircloth - Vigortone Area ManagerDr. Larry Caswell - Vigortone Ruminant Nutritionist

Vigortone would like to thank Ridge�eld Farm for the opportunity to provide quality nutritional products and services that are so vital to the continued success of their seedstock and feeding operation of Angus Braunvieh cattle.

We wish you the very best with your upcoming bull sale and the continued growth and success of Brasstown Beef.

Ridgefield FarmTHE RIGHT BULL. THE FINEST BEEF.

Annual Bull Sale1:00 P.M. · April 9, 2016

Gordon County Livestock and Youth Pavilion (aka Northwest Georgia Livestock Pavilion), Calhoun, Ga.Lunch featuring Brasstown Beef at 12:00 Noon. Proceeds to benefit the Gordon County 4-H Livestock Judging Team.

Inspection of CattleSale cattle will be available for viewing Friday, April 8, at the Gordon County Livestock & Youth Pavilion. Videos of the sale lots are available at www.ridgefieldfarm.net. See the Sales page.

LiabilityAll persons attending this sale and related functions do so at their own risk. Ridgefield Farm, LLC; the Whitmire family; Bagley Farms; W/W Cattle Com-pany;The Cassell Farm; and E.B. Harris assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents that may occur.

AnnouncementsAnnouncements made sale day or from the auction block during the sale take precedence over printed material in the sale catalog.

Dear Folks,

Wow, what a difference a year makes! First cattle prices ran up more quickly and higher than ever before, then, they fell back farther, and just as fast as they went up!

All I can say is that if you plan to remain in the cattle business, you better have good doing cattle and be able to sell calves at weaning that can get heavy from mama’s milk and limited inputs; and bring you a premium when you sell them! Year in and year out; we breed and sell bulls that are designed to do just that!

Our farm has been in business since 1954 and this is our 17th year of selling bulls and offering the Ridgefield Bull Deal. We make our entire living from the cattle and beef business; everything from conception to consumption. We are a seedstock producer, raise cattle and sell beef.

We breed for structural soundness, calving ease, heavy weaning weights and heifers that are fertile, have great udders and produce enough milk for a calf to express its genetic potential. We have an excellent set of bulls in this offering, representing Angus, Braunvieh, BraunAngus and Simmental genetics. The bulls suffered from an extremely wet winter, with getting sick, however, once off test and back into more grassy pastures, with some sunshine and blue sky, they have poured it on!

Our farm manager, Adam Speegle, now in his second year with us, has done a great job of keeping the farm running on all eight cylinders, in spite of the excep-tionally rainy fall, winter, and early spring that we have had. We are especially pleased with the development of our breeding herd and the quality of calves that are hitting the ground this spring; boding well for the future of our program.

As done last year, we have designated the top indexing bulls as “Brasstown Elite” bulls because of their likelihood of siring calves that will be outstanding in our Brasstown Beef program. The bulls listed with the Brasstown Beef logo by their side are the ones from which we will offer our Bull Deal, buying the calves and paying a premium. The premiums are worth $60-$85 per head more than if the calves are sold through conventional channels!All of the bulls offered have been thoroughly tested, including breeding soundness, ultrasounded for carcass merit, and measured for feed intake (RFI). Again, this year, we are also offering a beautiful set of Commercial Angus and SimAngus heifers; “The Brasstown Babes”. These girls have been chosen for docil-ity, been pelvic measured to ensure against calving problems, ultrasounded, and 100% AI bred to curve bending, calving ease Angus bulls. You can build a whole program around them and the calves they produce. As stated above, if you plan to remain in the cattle business; you must make a profit, and you will make a much larger profit if you have the right kind of cows! The Brasstown Babes will be the right kind of cows, and for sure deliver the right kind of calves, trouble free!

As we have been doing for the past several years, in addition to our own stock, we are pleased to offer a number of bulls produced by friends of ours with whom we have long relationships. In the sale are bulls bred by Robert Williams of WW Cattle Company, Tim and Blake Bagley, owners of Bagley Farms, and for the first time; William Cassell, a long time buyer of our breeding stock that has some really nice, well- bred Braunvieh bulls that we tested, along with bulls from Robert Williams and the Bagleys.

Brasstown Beef, our branded line of beef, continues to grow in recognition for its excellence, and remains available in many of the Whole Foods Market stores (the top All Natural/Organic Grocery store chain in the US) throughout the South, and Ingles Markets in Georgia, Western N.C., and Upstate South Carolina. We anticipate that in the next few months Brasstown Beef will also be available in more grocery store chains. Brasstown Beef is also distributed by Buckhead Beef and Sysco to fine restaurants and meat markets from Hilton Head to New Orleans, and from Knoxville to Nashville.

This year’s big item for us was our purchase Nantahala Meats; a business that my father, EJ Whitmire, began in 1947. We are the fourth owner, and after very substantial upgrades and modifications to the 68 year old structure, and increasing employment from five people to twenty two, we are now fabricating all of Brasstown Beef at that location.

Personnel wise, we have expanded our team to now include John Rutherford, our controller, to help ensure that we can keep up with our expanding business. We are very lucky to have John join us and move his family a couple of hundred miles to be near our businesses!

Sincerely yours,Steve Whitmire

SALE DAY PHONESSteve Whitmire 404-354-4004Adam Speegle, Farm Manager 706-897-4345E.B. Harris, Auctioneer 252-430-9595Call In Line 800-356-8278, passcode 339827

Ridgefield Bull DealIt’s simple. You buy our bulls. We buy your calves. The Ridgefield Bull Deal pays a premium to customers with qualifying genetics for their calves, which assures us of a ready supply of high quality feeder calves for Brasstown Beef®. These calves must work in every phase of the oper-ation – from the day we get them until the customer enjoys our beef. For commercial cattlemen with the right kind of cows, we provide a written contract with a guarantee to purchase, at a premium ranging from $6/cwt. to $9/cwt., your calves sired by our bulls. As a participant, you will save on shrink, commissions and transportation; avoid color discrimination; and receive feeding and carcass data. For more information on the Ridge-field Bull Deal, view the agreement at www.ridgefieldfarm.net.

EPDs and Supplemental Information All cattle data, EPDs and supplemental information were correct when the sale catalog was published. Ratios for WW and YW in this catalog are from contemporary groups within the respective breed associations. These ratios should not be used to compare bulls from different consign-ors due to differences in management and environment. Ratios for feed conversion represent all sale bulls for the 2015-2016 trial, during the time period for which the test was conducted. Additional information will be provided as a supplement on www.ridgefieldfarm.net by April 9, and in print on sale day. Braunvieh EPDs are calculated using the Multibreed Evaluation Model with Angus as the standard base.

Breed Average EPDsBreed averages listed below for a comparison of individual sale animal EPDs to breed at-large EPDs.

ANGUSCED BW WW YW MILK CW MARB RE $BEEF

6 1.4 49 88 23 31 0.54 0.48 106.60

BRAUNVIEHCED BW WW YW MILK CW MARB RE

5.6 2.9 44 68 34 20 0.56 0.34

Residual Feed Intake (RFI)Ridgefield Farm utilizes a GrowSafe System to obtain actual feed intake data across a 70-day test period. RFI is the difference between actual intake and expected intake (calculated based upon the age, size, gain and sex of a given animal utilizing academically accepted metabolic formulas).Cattle consuming less than expected feed are given negative values and those consuming more than expected are given positive values. The RFI data is then used in connection with the current cost of feed to calculate the actual increase or decrease in the cost of feed for each animal during the testing period. In studies conducted by the University of West Virginia and the University of Missouri, heifers were retained from low RFI bulls for two successive generations. Both studies found that these low RFI sired females provided a significant opportunity to increase stocking rates from 12% in lactating cows to 20% for dry ones. Imagine being able to increase your calf crop by a minimum of 12% from the same land. Per-haps the best news is that long-term studies have found no antagonisms to other traits.

Under our Bull Deal, we typically offer a premium of at least6¢ per pound more than markets for similar cattle.

Bid Live OnlineThe sale will be broadcast live online at www.dvauction.com

Broadcasting Real-Time Auctions

Terms and ConditionsTerms of the sale are cash or check with proper identification; settlement must be made sale day and/or before sale cattle are released to buyers. Every lot will be sold to the highest bidder, with the auctioneer settling any bidding disputes.

GuaranteesAll bulls have received breeding soundness examinations and are sound. All bulls sold herein are guaranteed to be breeders. Replacement, credit, or refunds, will be offered if bulls are certified by a veterinarian to be sterile. Physical damage incurred by bull(s) subsequent to the sale are not covered. The cattle sold in this sale are guaranteed to be free of genetic defects as outlined in the Braunvieh Association of America and the American Angus Association Approved Sale Rules and Regulations, or duly noted by lot number.

RegistrationsAll cattle are registered, unless noted otherwise, or registrations are pending. A certificate of Registry and Transfer will be provided for every registered animal, at no cost to buyer.

Cattle HealthThe Ridgefield Farm herd is a Certified Level 1 Johne’s-free herd. Bulls have been vaccinated with Bovi Sheild Gold FP5 VL5 HB, UltraBac 7 and Endovac Beef; and have been treated for internal and external parasites. They have passed breeding soundness exams, including semen tests. Health certification for interstate travel will be available on all lots immedi-ately following the sale.

InsuranceLivestock Mobility/Mortality Insurance will be available at the sale clerk’s desk.

ShippingBuyers will receive $50 per animal credit for sale day pickup. Bulls selling for $3,000 or more will be delivered free within a radius of 200 miles. Cost per animal delivered beyond 200 miles will be limited to no more than $250. Animals not picked up sale day, will be kept at the farm, free of charge for a maximum of 14 days... A $4/head per day yardage fee will be charged for any cattle remaining at the farm over 14 days. Ridgefield will not be responsible for injuries incurred following sale.

Directions to the Sale Gordon County Livestock & Youth Pavilion (aka Northwest Georgia Livestock Pavilion), Calhoun, Ga.GPS purposes: 1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW ∙ Calhoun, GA 30701From Interstate 75 —• Take Exit #312; turn onto Highway 53 W; travel approximately 2.5 miles; turn right onto McDaniel Station Road.• At the stop sign, turn left onto Highway 53 Spur.• The Gordon County Livestock and Youth Pavilion will be on your left after approximately .2 miles. From Rome, Ga. —• Traveling on Highway 53 E, you will come to where Highway 53 and Highway 53 Spur meet; take Highway 53 Spur.• Once on Highway 53 Spur, travel approximately 1.3 miles.• The Gordon County Livestock and Youth Pavilion will be on your right.

GENERAL SALE INFORMATION.

475B || Sells as Lot 1.

500C || Sells as Lot 3.

477B || Sells as Lot 2.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SALE OFFERING,

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Angus Bulls

GAR-EGL PROTEGEBALDRIGE WAYLON W34

BALDRIDGE BLACKCAP T163

CONNEALY FRONT PAGE 0228MYSTIC HILL ELBA 0T2

MYSTIC HILL ELBA 705

These three flushmate brother’s lots 1, 2 & 3 are big time Angus herd sire prospects and would highlight any sale in the country. Sired by the No. 1 $Beef leader, in the Angus Breed, Baldridge Waylon, these sons are powerful made with tons of eye appeal. In the Angus data base, 475B ranks in the top 15% $Weaning, the top 10% $Beef and the top 10% Milk EPD. He combines growth, carcass and maternal, all in one package, while still posting an RFI of -0.71, meaning that he is also feed efficient!

EPDCED 7BW 2.2WW 57YW 99MILK 29CW 48RE 0.77MARB 0.62$BEEF 150.02

1 WW BALDRIDGE WAYLON 475BHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18359698Birth Date: 12/25/2014 Tattoo: 475B

RFI FEED:GAIN FEED:GAIN R ADJ. BF ADJ. %IMF ADJ. REA REA/CWT

-0.71 7 105 0.22 3.64 13.9 1.28

ACT. BW ADJ. WW WW R ADJ. YW YW R FS SC ADG

84 663 100 1093 100 5.3 41 3.0





These three flushmate brother’s lots 1, 2 & 3 are big time Angus herd sire prospects and would highlight any sale in the country. Sired by the No. 1 $Beef leader in the Angus Breed, Baldridge Waylon, they are powerful made with tons of eye appeal. Just like his Lot 1 brother, he ranks in the top 15% $Weaning, the top 10% $Beef and the top 10% Milk EPD. All of this, and look at that actual 74# birth weight; and he is also feed efficient, with a -0.84 RFI.


2 WW BALDRIDGE WAYLON 477BHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18359699 Birth Date: 12/26/2014 Tattoo: 477B


-0.84 6.1 121 0.21 3.84 14 1.28


74 574 100 1054 100 5.3 40 3.46





It would be difficult to choose between these three. Just like his flushmate brothers, he ranks in the top 15% $Weaning, the top 10% $Beef and the top 10% Milk EPD. He is a little larger framed than his two brothers and had the largest REA of the three.


3 WW BALDRIDGE WAYLON 500CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18358994Birth Date: 1/1/2015 Tattoo: 500C


N/A N/A N/A 0.31 3.75 14.2 1.31


86 620 100 1036 100 5.9 42 4

N BAR EMULATION EXTLEACHMAN RIGHT TIME

LEACHMAN ERICA 0025

HOFF HI SPADE S C 491PARTISOVER BURGESS 048

PARTISOVER BURGESS 527

Sired by the legendary Angus sire, Leachman Right Time, he is one of the largest framed bulls in the sale. If you need to add some size to a set of calves, or make bigger cows, he should do it.


4 WW LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME 501CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18385266 Birth Date: 1/1/2015 Tattoo: 501C


N/A N/A N/A 0.23 3.59 12.2 1.16


90 637 100 1048 100 7.4 35 2.95


Angus Bulls





LEACHMAN ERICA 0025



There are five of these flushmate brothers, sired by the legendary Angus sire, Leachman Right Time, in the sale. Of the five, 513C is deepest bodied and is the most feed efficient with an RFI of -1.46.


5 WW LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME 513CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18385249Birth Date: 2/5/2015 Tattoo: 513C


-1.46 6.4 115 0.24 3.91 12.9 1.15


89 619 100 1104 100 5.8 39 4.08


LEACHMAN ERICA 0025



He is another one of the flushmate brothers, sired by, Leachman Right Time. Of the five, he had the lightest birth weight , at 84 pounds.


6 WW LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME 514CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18385250Birth Date: 2/7/2015 Tattoo: 514C


-0.04 7.9 93 0.19 3.84 12.5 1.16


84 642 100 1069 100 7.1 37 2.81


LEACHMAN ERICA 0025



Another flushmate brother, sired by Leachman Right Time. He tied for the top marbling score of all bulls in the sale with an IMF of 4.2 . He also is very feed efficient, posting a -1.04 RFI.




-1.04 5.9 125 0.26 4.2 13.5 1.17


85 685 100 1144 100 5.6 35 3.02


LEACHMAN ERICA 0025



Of the flushmate brothers sired by Leachman Right Time, 517 posted the highest $Beef, and he has the largest ribeye of the five brothers. He also had the 6th highest Adj. YW in the entire offering.




1.23 6.6 112 0.24 3.44 14.4 1.16


85 634 100 1208 100 7.7 36 4.52


485 || Sells as Lot 11.



Angus Bulls

CONNEALY FOREFRONTCONNEALY FRONT PAGE 0228

EBONY LIT OF CONANGA 840

H A IMAGE MAKER 0415MYSTIC HILL ELBA 746

MYSTIC HILL ELBA 5T20

A great calving ease Angus herd sire prospect by Conneally Front Page. He had a 67 lb. birth weight and ranks in the top 5% of the Angus breed for Calving Ease Direct, while at the same time being in the top 10% for $Weaning. Of the Angus bulls in the sale, he had the 2nd highest IMF and the largest REA. If you’re look-ing for a bull that should sire calves that come small and weigh big at weaning, and produce great carcasses, here he is!


9 WW CONNEALY FRONT PAGE 519CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18361041Birth Date: 3/4/2015 Tattoo: 519C


1.57 7.7 96 0.36 4.16 15.5 1.35


67 748 100 1180 100 6.2 36 3.14

BASIN PAYWEIGHT 107SSO PAYWEIGHT M610

CV ELBA JUANA 308-06

MS RF 407Y

This is a Payweight M610 son from a commercial Angus cow. He had an adjusted weaning weight ratio of 107 within his contemporary group. He ultrasounded with a REA of 12.6 in. and 3.62% IMF. If you need a great bull to put on commercial cows, he is the one!

EPDCEDBWWWYWMILKCWREMARB$BEEF N/A

10 RIDGEFIELD PAYWEIGHT 395Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull CommercialBirth Date: 3/9/2015 Tattoo: 395


0.75 10.5 70 0.25 3.62 12.64 1.16


82 704 107 1029 95 6.5 35 3.17



IRONWOOD NEW LEVELMS RF 305U

K C F MISS EXPOSURE H153

This is another really good Angus bull sired by our herd sire, Payweight M610, and out of our high producing 305U Angus Cow. 485 Ranks in the top 10% for WW and CW EPD, and top 15% $Beef. This bull will sire heavy calves at weaning, that will perform really well on feed, while having all the carcass attributes we need for Brasstown Beef.

EPDCED -2BW 3.5WW 62YW 98MILK 26CW 49RE 0.48MARB 0.32$BEEF 136.42

11 RIDGEFIELD PAYWEIGHT 485Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18367550Birth Date: 3/16/2015 Tattoo: 485


0.86 8.6 86 0.19 3.77 13 1.07


88 734 112 1171 106 6.6 38 3.49



S A V NET WORTH 4200MISS RF N957

RITA 4W3 OF 7X3 2 878

A younger M610 son with a nice birth weight and very good growth. Of the Angus bulls in this offering, 605 has the highest $Beef, largest Ribeye, and with the lowest RFI, he is very, very feed efficient. Among non-parent Angus bulls, he ranks in the top 2% CW, 3% for $ Beef and WW, and top 10% YW EPD. This bull will definitely sire lots of pounds at weaning and a heavy well marbled carcass for Brasstown Beef. He’s one of the best in the sale!


12 RIDGEFIELD PAYWEIGHT 605Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull 18367553Birth Date: 4/8/2015 Tattoo: 605


-1.81 4.9 151 0.37 3.93 15.5 1.42


78 710 108 1140 103 6.5 34 3.83


BraunAngus Bulls




SYDGEN C C & 7HOOVER DAM

ERICA OF ELLSTON C124

WW CORNERSTONE 921W ETWW MS BP 320A

WW MS 989W

A BraunAngus calving ease prospect, sired by the popular Angus sire, Hoover Dam. He com-bines calving ease, maternal and carcass. In the Braunvieh Association data base he ranks in the top 10% for BW EPD, top 30% for milk and the top 3% for marbling.

EPDCED 8.1BW -0.05WW 38YW 70MILK 37CW 16RE 0.17MARB 0.95

13WW HOOVER DAM 505CBlack || Homozygous Polled Bull BC86334Birth Date: 1/10/2015 Tattoo: 505C


2.03 6.3 117 0.29 4.13 15.72 1.29


79 680 95 1146 99 6.7 42 2.98

MYTTY IN FOCUSFLAT MTN FOCUS ON PROFIT 108

J H H 6 LASSIE

HEARTBRAND B3427RMS RF 217A

MISS RF 232X

Sired by Focus on Profit, one of our best every Angus herd sires, and out of a Braunvieh cow, he’s an easy fleshing bull with a moderate birth weight and above average growth, just like his daddy! 95 shares the honor of having the best marbling of all Bulls in this offering. His marbling EPD is in the top 1% of the Braunvieh breed for non-parent bulls.


14 RIDGEFIELD PROFIT 95Black || Scurred Bull BC877770Birth Date: 2/13/2015 Tattoo: 95


3.77 8.3 89 0.4 4.2 13.3 1.18


80 667 101 1139 105 5.9 41 3.44


J H H 6 LASSIE

MR RF UNITAS 326U ETMS RF 201Y

MS RF 003U ET

He’s a Focus on Profit son, from a purebred Braunvieh cow. 105 was set back due to illness while on test, or he would have attained “Elite” status. He is completely healthy, and has really come on strong since the test. As proof of how well he is doing; take note of his post test ADG of 3.9 lbs!! He will make a great herd sire, producing very moderate birth weight calves that grow quickly and weigh off heavy at weaning.

EPDCED 5.1BW 1.1WW 42YW 69MILK 31CW 22RE 0.47MARB 0.92

15 RIDGEFIELD PROFIT 105Black || Polled Bull BC87771Birth Date: 2/13/2015 Tattoo: 105


N/A N/A N/A 0.2 3.15 13 1.23


84 646 98 1027 94 6.4 38 3.89


J H H 6 LASSIE

MHF GENESIS T737 (NC) ETMS RF 240A

BABB MISS KATRINA U822

Enricho is a very docile BraunAngus son of Focus on Profit, out of a very moderate purebred Braunvieh Genesis daughter. His EPD’s rank him in the top 2% for Marbling and the top 10% for BW.

EPDCED 4BW -0.4WW 21YW 40MILK 14CW 27RE 0.4MARB 0.97

16 RIDGEFIELD ENRICHO 125Black || Polled Bull BC87772Birth Date: 2/14/2015 Tattoo: 125


0.31 12.3 60 0.1 3.78 11.5 1.09


80 646 98 1078 99 6.2 40 3.37





BraunAngus Bulls

MYTTY IN FOCUSMR RF 103A ET

J H H 6 LASSIE

MR GOLDEN LINK 9124MS RF 050T

ANGUS COW

Sired by a full brother to Focus on Profit, 1511 is a very attractive, low birth weight BraunAngus bull that is bred for calving ease. He is also Homozygous Black which ensures that if he is used on Angus cows, you will have black calves to market. He was another bull that got sick during the testing period and was set back in performance. However once he recovered, he has done great. With EPD’s like his, he will sire excellent, good doing calves.


17 MR BF CAPTAIN 1511Homozygous Black || Polled Bull BC87615Birth Date: 2/16/2015 Tattoo: 1511


N/A N/A N/A 0.31 3.32 13.71 1.29


70 629 101 1036 96 5.9 42 4.19

G A R NEW DESIGN 5050HILLSIDE 5050 2082

HILLSIDE JUNNIATTI OBJ 8152

AAA WOODRING’S POWERSTAR 14TMS TNB 930

ANGUS COW

His name is Cowboy, but he is a Cowman’s kind. A heavily muscled son of Hillside 5050 2082, 1512 has all the tools. Check him out; low birth weight, lots of growth, and 2nd best RFI and feed conversion in this offering, with a high quality carcass. And, better yet, he is Homozygous Black.

EPDCED 7BW 0.8WW 60YW 100MILK 33CW 20RE 0.2MARB 1.06

18 MR BF COWBOY 1512Homozygous Black || Scurred Bull BC87616Birth Date: 2/16/2015 Tattoo: 1512


-3.92 4.8 154 0.19 3.87 15.61 1.29


72 651 105 1150 107 6.4 38 2.94

GAR-EGL PROTEGEBALDRIDGE WAYLON W34


FLAT MTN FOCUS ON PROFITMS RF 627Z

MISS RF 251X

175 is another bull sired by Baldridge Waylon W34, from a commercial Focus on Profit daugh-ter. It was unfortunate for 175 that his mother died when he was about 4 months old, but he has really done well on his own!


19 RIDGEFIELD PROFIT 175Black || Polled Bull P87776Birth Date: 2/17/2015 Tattoo: 175


-0.11 6.5 114 0.2 3.9 11.9 1.1


86 604 99 1087 104 6.5 37 3.49


J H H 6 LASSIE

JF GAGE L103MISS RF 216U

MISS RIDGEFIELD 241

Another attractive half-blood Focus on Profit son, from a purebred Braunvieh cow. He’s got the genetics to sire outstanding calves!


20 RIDGEFIELD PROFIT 195Black || Scurred Bull BC87778Birth Date: 2/21/2015 Tattoo: 195


0.9 9.5 78 0.2 3.24 13.4 1.21


90 620 94 1080 99 6 40 4.24


BraunAngus Bulls




GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TSGW ROBUST 605Z

GW MISS GPRD 123X

MR GOLDEN LINK 1516MS RF 064T

MISS GOLDEN LINK 0537

Sired by the Select Sires Hybrid Simmental, “Robust”, 235 displays excellent phenotype, good base width and heavy muscle, as evidenced by a well marbled, 15.7 in. ribeye with a ratio of 116. He also had really strong post weaning gain and very favorable feed conversion. Across breed EPD’s were not available at the time of printing for this Bull, or his sire.

EPDCED 1.8BW 2WW 22YW 33MILK 16CW 8RE 0.21MARB 0.27

21 RIDGEFIELD ROBUST 235Black || Scurred Bull BC88303Birth Date: 2/22/2015 Tattoo: 235


0.6 7.1 104 0.1 3.41 15.7 1.41


78 598 91 1092 100 6.5 36 3.52

G A R PREDESTINEDGAR PROGRESS

G A R OBJECTIVE 2345

AAA WOODRING’S RANGER 11RMS RF 254A

MISS RF 254X

A son of the high IMF Angus sire G A R Progress, 245 is another attractive BraunAngus Bull with a larger ribeye and plenty of marbling at 4% IMF. He also is feed efficient, with a negative RFI. This bull also became sick during the test and, therefore, did not make Elite status. His genetics will make you lots of money on his calves!


22 RIDGEFIELD PROGRESS 245Black || Polled Bull BC88232Birth Date: 2/22/2015 Tattoo: 245


-1.57 7.9 93 0.2 4.01 13.1 1.29


92 676 102 1042 96 6 35 2.30



AAA WOODRING’S POWERSTAR 14TMS TNB 1161

MS TNB 904

1522 is Homozygous Polled and Homozygous Black. He is, another son of Hillside 5050 2082, and is very similar to his half-brother, Lot 18. 1522 has good growth and carcass, and sports a negative RFI value; he is efficient!


23 MR BF CAESAR 1522Homozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull BC87625Birth Date: 3/6/2015 Tattoo: 1522


0 6.3 117 0.2 3.34 15.4 1.39


73 598 N/A 1102 N/A 5.7 34 3.57

FLAT MOUNTAIN EFFICENCY 5MR RF 129A

MS RF 355U

MR RF ULYSSES 328U ETMS RF 224A

MS RF 216U

345 has a great profile and plenty of eye appeal, and in the middle of the pack for performance and carcass. With a light BW EPD and actual birth weight of 76, I would not be afraid to use him on heifers. Mr. RF 129A, the sire of this lot and lot 26, and 32 thru 35, is a very feed efficient bull, measuring -1.7 RFI when he was tested. 11 sons and daughters of 129A have scanned very well this year at Ridgefield Farm; they all have great carcasses!


24 RIDGEFIELD EFFICENCY 345Black || Horned Bull BC88233Birth Date: 3/7/2015 Tattoo: 345


0.73 7.9 93 0.2 2.79 13.6 1.35


76 650 98 1061 97 5.4 37 2.40





BraunAngus Bulls

CONNEALY REFLECTIONCONNEALY IMPRESSION

PEARL PAMMY OF CONANGA 194

MHF MAIN LINE W974 ET(NC)WW MS BS 233Z ET

WW MS 843U

520 C is a Homo Black, Homo Polled BraunAngus sired by Connealy Impression. He goes back to our top Braunvieh donor cow, WW MS 843U. He will make a calf crop black, all polled and very stout! He will also sire a set of heifers you will definitely want to keep.

EPDCED 7.4BW 2.8WW 38YW 52.9MILK 24.3CW 10RE 0.73MARB 0.2

25WW CONNEEALY IMPRESSION 520CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull BC88362Birth Date: 3/7/2015 Tattoo: 520C


1.5 6.1 121 0.2 2.897 14.05 1.29


89 576 83 1117 96 5.7 38 3.51


MS RF 355U

SO PAYWEIGHT 610-10MS RF 229A

R F MS BENNETT MENTOR 6616

¾ Angus ¼ Braunvieh with really good carcass quality. This bull will do a great job enhancing the quality of high performing cows that need some marbling and milk. He is in the top 10% CED and BW EPD, and top 1% Marb and 5% CW EPD.


26 RIDGEFIELD EFFICENCY 415Black || Polled Bull BC88301Birth Date: 3/11/2015 Tattoo: 415


0.26 10.6 70 0.2 3.56 13.7 1.45


92 621 101 1004 96 5.7 40 3.22

CONNEALY REFLECTIONCONNEALY IMPRESSION

PEARL PAMMY OF CONANGA 194

MHF UNIVERSAL U861(NC)WW MS BP 207Z

WW MS 989W

Another BraunAngus sired by Connealy Impression, out of a WW Cornerstone 921W daughter. He is thick, deep and powerful and is feed efficient with a -0.31 RFI.

EPDCED 7BW 2.7WW 39.5YW 50.9MILK 25.3CW 12RE 0.8MARB 0.26

27WW CONNEEALY IMPRESSION 525CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull BC88363Birth Date: 3/14/2015 Tattoo: 525C


-0.31 6.2 119 0.25 3.46 12.98 1.17


71 707 101 1152 99 6.8 37 3.35



MR GOLDEN LINK 8143 ETMS RF 321U

MISS MMR PALMA

He is an M610 son that is a mirror image of his sire as far as phenotype. 475 displays good width, depth and exceptional length. He’s in the top of the pack with ratios of 116, 113 and 113 For WW, YW and WDA. He’s full of explosive growth! Top that off with a well marbled 13.4 in. ribeye and you have a bull that is ideal for the “RF Bull Deal”.


28 RIDGEFIELD PAYWEIGHT 475Black || Scurred Bull BC88234Birth Date: 3/15/2015 Tattoo: 475


N/A N/A N/A 0.2 3.46 13.4 1.09


90 768 116 1234 113 7.3 42 3.75

BraunAngus Bulls




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JF GAGE L103DIA N BELLA 807U

DIA N BELLA 504R

Another Hillside 5050 2082 son with a great EPD profile! He will sire calves that grow!


29 MR BF CORNERSTONE 1527Black || Polled Bull BC87629Birth Date: 3/16/2015 Tattoo: 1527


2.05 8.7 85 0.16 2.85 11.62 1.12


74 566 N/A 1031 N/A 7.3 36 2.60



PFI “WALKER” J915MISS RF 202X ET

MISS RIDGEFIELD 158

An M610 son by a flush sister to the bull that sells as lot 50 in this offering. He is feed efficient with a low RFI, meaning great feed conversion, and sports, a big well marbled Ribeye! This all adds up to calves that will be efficient in the pasture and hang good carcasses on the rail! 495 has EPD’s that put him in the Top 10% for marbling and birthweight. He is our kind of bull!




-2.43 6.8 109 0.2 3.86 14.4 1.33


86 655 99 1095 101 6.3 37 3.46



MR GOLDEN LINK 1516MISS RF 205U ET

MISS GOLDEN LINK J9282

This bull has hit all the marks! He is super docile, long and powerful. This M610 son is at the top of the charts on nearly every ratio. Top 10% for Marbling and top 15% for WW and top 10% for YW for non-parent bulls, and, he has the largest Ribeye of all M610 sons in this sale, and to top that off, he is feed efficient! You won’t go wrong with him!




-0.46 6.4 115 0.2 3.8 15.3 1.28


88 713 108 1210 111 6.6 38 3.41


MS RF 355U

AAA WOODRING’S RANGER 11RMS RF 211A

MISS RF 223X

This bull is a moderate, lower birth weight son of 129A. He has a lot of volume and depth in a heavily muscled package. His dam is the maternal sister to lot 33. A combination of lots 32 and 33 would sire calves with great consistency and make your herd look great!


32 RIDGEFIELD EFFICENCY 535Black || Scurred Bull BC88237Birth Date: 3/19/2015 Tattoo: 535


2.25 10.4 71 0.3 3.73 12.3 1.22


76 679 103 1073 99 5.8 37 3.02




BraunAngus Bulls

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MS RF 355U

MR GOLDEN LINK 3536MISS RF 223X

MS RF 322F

Another 129A son from the Grand dam of lot 32. With a little less growth, yet similar carcass characteristics, the combination of 575 with his ¾ brother, lot 32, will sire very similar and consistent calves in a multi sire group.




0 7.1 104 0.2 3.76 11.4 1.14


80 571 86 1026 94 6 35 3.35


MS RF 355U

MR GOLDEN LINK 6062 ETMISS RF 254X

BABB MISS KATRINA R502

Sired by 129A, 595 is a bigger, stouter version of lots 32 and 33. With ratios of 110 for both WW and YW and a 14.7 ribeye, he walked the walk, his results match his EPD’S, which place him in the top 2% for WW, YW, and CW EPD, and the top 20% for Marbling. 595 will surely sire the type of calves we need for Brasstown Beef.




0.18 7.9 93 0.2 3.7 14.7 1.29


92 723 110 1195 110 7.1 41 2.98


MS RF 355U

RF MR BENNETT PERF 6607MS RF 568

MISS RIDGEFIELD 426

Another good son of 129A. He is phenotypically similar to lots 32, 33, and 34 and just missed Elite status. He scanned a big ribeye and tested out to be very feed efficient, with a -2.62 RFI, and near the top of his contemporary group with a ratio of 117 for feed conversion. You’ll want to keep those daughters and then increase your stocking rate! More cattle on the same land is the way to more profits!




-2.62 6.3 117 0.2 3.21 14.8 1.51


88 653 99 1044 96 5.3 37 2.16



SSB MR TROOPERMS RF 423Y

GNF 186 OF 837 3X25

Check this bull out! He is sired by M610 out of the most powerful cow at Ridgefield Farm. Boasting WW, YW, and WDA ratios of 120, 117, and 115. He is also feed efficient, has a big ribeye and high IMF. 635 is extremely wide and packed with red meat. His EPD’s are tops at 1% WW, 2% Marb, and 10% CW. You will look a long way before you will find a better bull than this one!




-0.18 7.5 98 0.3 3.87 14.3 1.22


95 795 120 1269 117 7.3 39 3.06


Braunvieh Bulls




MHF P CORNERSTONE M210 ETWW CORNERSTONE 921W ET

BONINA SILVERADO 9911

MHF GENESIS T737 (NC) ETWW MS 914W

WW MISS 709T

509C is Homo Black and one of the most powerful bulls in the entire offering. He posted the 4th highest adjusted weaning weight and the 5th highest yearling weight. A rare find in the Braun-vieh breed with an EPD tabulation that is in the top 25% for Calving Ease Direct, combined with a top 20% for WW and the top 45% for YW. If you’re looking for some Brauvieh and heterosis in your calves; here it is!


37WW CORNERSTONE 509CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull BC86336Birth Date: 1/16/2015 Tattoo: 509C


2.16 7.4 100 0.18 2.15 16.88 1.29


97 784 110 1210 104 6.2 38 3.13

MR GOLDEN LINK 6193ETMHF GENESIS T737 (NC) ET

MHF P VIRGINIA M215 ET

MR GOLDEN LINK 6193ETCF LIL TORI

MISS MMR TORI

A Genesis son out of an excellent full blood Spittin Image daughter. Spittin Image on top and bottom. This bull combines moderate size with solid structure and good growth. His potential as a herd sire is outstanding. His disposition is very calm and easy. It is difficult to let him go, but we want only to present our best.


38 CF1514Traditional Color || Scurred Bull PB87514Birth Date: 3/12/2015 Tattoo: 1514


N/A N/A N/A 0.16 3.133 14.52 1.42


85 589 101 1027 N/A 6.3 37 3.00

MR GOLDEN LINK 6193ETMHF GENESIS T737 (NC) ET

MHF P VIRGINIA M215 ET

GLB CONVERTER F6721 ETMISS GOLDEN LINK 2235

MISS GOLDEN LINK G7881 ET

A Genesis son from our original “herd builder” cow from the Goldenlink program. A very strong framed bull with good growth on test. A minor setback effected his daily gains for a time, but he rebounded well and continues to gain. CF 1516 will be a great herd sire for either commercial or purebred cattle. His offspring will be fast growers with great carcass qualities. This is the type of Braunvieh that brings the best of the tried and true bloodlines to any operation.


39 CF1516Traditional Color || Scurred Bull PB87515Birth Date: 3/13/2015 Tattoo: 1516


0.88 7.6 97 0.16 2.92 11.28 1.11


90 608 104 1034 N/A 6.5 40 3.17



MHF GENESIS T737 (NC) ETWW MS 912W

WW MISS 715T

We think this bull has all the makings to be a big time Braunvieh herd sire. Thick and deep made, he hit all the numbers with an 89 lb. birth weight, a WW ratio of 106, Yearling ratio of 103, 121 ratio for IMF, and a ratio of 119 for REA! He’s got all of this and is feed efficient with a -1.1 RFI! His dam, a Genesis daughter, produced a $4,500 Braunvieh bull that was a highlight in last year’s sale. Another Braunvieh to sire great, thick, good doing calves! And, you will want to keep all the heifers!


40WW CORNERSTONE 537CBlack || Scurred Bull PB88335Birth Date: 4/9/2015 Tattoo: 537C


-1.1 6.6 112 0.21 3.59 14.92 1.49


89 722 106 1071 103 5.9 36 3.38



Braunvieh Bulls



MHF RESOURCE R577 (NC) ETWW MISS 764

WW MISS 929J

A thick topped, wide based, WW Cornerstone 921W son, who had the 2nd biggest REA of the Braunvieh bulls selling. If you can find a better one, go buy him!


41WW CORNERSTONE 540CBlack || Polled Bull BC88336Birth Date: 4/18/2015 Tattoo: 540C


0.09 8.5 87 0.16 2.86 15.76 1.65


94 703 101 1038 100 6.3 35 3.33



FIELDSTONE FULL TILT ETWW EURO IMPERIAL KARA 250Z ET

EURO IMPERIAL KARA ET

541C is sired by WW Cornerstone 921W, and out of a Canadian bred dam. He posted a 79 lb. birth weight with a -1.08 RFI. His dam is one of the best uddered females in our herd. He’ll add maternal and muscle to any program, and like all the Braunvieh we sell, he will sire daughters that you will want to keep.


42WW CORNERSTONE 541CBlack || Polled Bull PB88337Birth Date: 4/25/2015 Tattoo: 541C


-1.08 8 92 0.2 2.71 13.28 1.53


79 706 1048 6.4 34 2.92

SimGenetics Bulls




HOOKS TAURUS 24THOOK’S YELLOWSTONE 97Y

HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

MR NLC UPGRADE U8676WWCC MS SH 316A

WW MISS 810U

510C is a Homo Black and Homo Polled SimAngus Bull. SimGenetics just flat out perform! He is as thick as any bull in the sale. This ¾ Simmental had a 17.39 REA with only a 76 lb. birth weight and is out of a 1st calf heifer. He’ll make them black, thick and grow.

EPDCED 11.6BW -0.2WW 65.3YW 96.6MILK 25.2CW 26.9RE 0.92MARB 0.34API 132.7

43WWCC YELLOWSTONE 510CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull ASA3074224Birth Date: 1/18/2015 Tattoo: 510C


0.15 6.8 109 0.17 2.73 17.39 1.48


76 742 100 1176 100 6.4 41 2.16

HOOKS TAURUS 24THOOK’S YELLOWSTONE 97Y

HOOKS SHEYENNE 77S

AAA WOODRING`S BLK JOKER WW MISS 761T

WW MISS 924J

This is the high performance bull of the entire offering! He had the top weaning weight and the top yearling weight, combined with an unbelievable REA of 19.39 inches and by far the best RFI of -6.28. If you want to produce cattle with tremendous performance and that will do it efficiently, you will be able to increase your stocking rate like never before with daughters from this bull. Here is your chance!

EPDCED 10.1BW 0WW 41.4YW 59.4MILK 18.5CW 5.6RE 0.48MARB 0.21API 105.7

44WWCC YELLOWSTONE 518CBlack || Polled Bull ASA3081328Birth Date: 2/19/2015 Tattoo: 518C


-6.28 4.1 180 0.21 2.44 19.39 1.44


94 854 100 1346 100 6.8 45 3.89

ELLINGSON LEGACY M229MR. NLC UPGRADE U8676

MS NLC MOJO S6119 B

PARTISOVER 1407 304 PARTISOVER BURGESS 667


Homo Black, Homo Polled. He is sired by the popular Simmental performance sire, Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676. 523 C is out of our top Angus donor, Partisover Burgess 667, who was our selection in the Partisover Share The Herd Sale.

EPDCED 9.7BW 0.5WW 64.8YW 106.2MILK 24.8CW 34.2RE 0.94MARB 0.54API 129.3

45WWCC UPGRADE 523CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull ASA3084285Birth Date: 3/9/2015 Tattoo: 523C


-1.04 7 105 0.16 3.55 14.34 1.38


89 665 100 1040 100 6.8 34 3.71

GW PREDESTINED 701TJC MR NATIONAL 610Y

JC MISS USPB 610S

S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 WW MS BA 113Y

WW MS 913W

531C is our first offering from calves from the SimAngus bull, JC MR National 610Y. 531C is a performance curve bender who posted the 3rd highest Adj. WW, 4th highest Adj. YW and has a BW EPD in the top 15% of the Simmental breed. His Final Answer dam produced the 3rd highest selling bull in last year’s sale at $6750.00.

EPDCED 16.2BW -1.7WW 55.5YW 91.8MILK 24.4CW 22.6RE 0.32MARB 0.65API 152

46WWCC MR NATIONAL 531CBlack || Homozygous Polled Bull ASA3074223Birth Date: 3/21/2015 Tattoo: 531C


-2.71 7.5 98 0.37 3.98 13.48 1.11


85 785 102 1214 100 5.9 41 3.40

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SimGenetics Bulls

Two Year Old Bulls


J H H 6 LASSIE

MR GOLDEN LINK 9124MISS RFI 563

MISS RFI 369 ET

A fall born BraunAngus Bull sired by Focus on Profit, low birth weight, high ADG with good Ultrasound scan. Solid EPD’s!


48 MR BF BUFF 1454Black || Polled Bull BC87306Birth Date: 9/16/2014 Tattoo: 1454


0.24 3.46 12.5


72 527 1059 38.5 3.73

MHF MAIN LINE W974 ET (NC)WW BS MAIN LINE 200Z

WW MS 843U

ANGUS COW

Sired by WW MS Main Line 200Z, the $8,000 high selling bull of the 2015 Ridgefield Farm sale as a 3 year-old. 1451 is from a commercial Angus cow. He’s got lots of growth and a good IMF. Breed him to your cows and sell big heavy calves and keep the daughters!


49 MR BF BALANCER 1451Black || Polled Bull BN87313Birth Date: 9/16/2014 Tattoo: 1451


0.33 3.78 11.9


81 1189 39 2.94

MHF MAIN LINE W974 ET (NC)WW BS MAIN LINE 200Z

WW MS 843U

PFI “WALKER” J915MISS RF 203X ET

MISS RIDGEFIELD 158

Sired by WW MS Main Line 200Z, the $8,000 high selling bull of the 2015 Ridgefield Farm sale as a 3 year-old. 138B experienced a minor flesh injury and was pulled from last year’s sale. He healed right up and as a two year old is stout and ready to go to work. Paternal sisters now working at Ridgefield Farm are moderate cows, with good udders and lots of milk. His heifers will be excellent cows. 138B will sire calves with great eye appeal, and they will grow well with big Ribeyes and enough marbling to produce high quality beef.


50 MR RF 138BBlack || Scurred Bull PB86243Birth Date: 3/23/2014 Tattoo: 138B


0.26 3.12 13.82


91 639 1029 40

AAA WOODRING’S RANGER 11RAAA WOODRING’S POWER STAR 14T

BRG ANN K001

ANGUS BULLMISS RB 634S

MISS GOLDEN LINK 2207

A 3/4 Braunvieh sired by Power Star, solid EPD’s with a perfect size Ribeye. This bull ranks in the top 1% CW, 4% REA, 15% YW and 20% WW EPD’s.


51 MR BF BENTLEY 1460Black || Polled Bull BC86570Birth Date: 10/1/2014 Tattoo: 1460


0.31 2.91 14.1


81 1067 38 3.13

GW PREDESTINED 701TJC MR NATIONAL 610Y

JC MISS USPB 610S

COLEMAN REGIS 904 WW MS BA 247Z

WW MS 928W

5000C is Homo Black and Homo Polled. Another son of the SimAngus bull, JC MR National 610Y, and out of a Regis dam. He stacks calving ease on both sides of the pedigree and has a Calving Ease Direct in the top 10%. He also has the 4th largest REA and is feed efficient, with a -. 07 RFI.

EPDCED 16.1BW -1.1WW 57.9YW 93.8MILK 24.1CW 24.5RE 0.37MARB 0.6API 148.5

47WWCC MR NATIONAL 5000CHomozygous Black || Homozygous Polled Bull ASA3074224Birth Date: 3/21/2015 Tattoo: 5000C


-0.07 6.7 110 0.12 3.08 16.01 1.47


93 641 100 1088 100 6.2 36 3.16

Lot No. Tattoo/Tag Breed MARB YG TND INDEX

1 475B Angus 76 45 46 652 477B Angus 75 41 77 633 500C Angus 86 57 67 764 501C Angus 77 26 46 595 513C Angus 79 14 22 566 514C Angus 52 22 57 427 515C Angus 68 37 57 578 517C Angus 82 14 57 589 519C Angus 59 37 77 5111 485 Angus 70 56 77 6512 605 Angus 57 34 57 4913 505C Angus X 52 56 30 5314 95 Angus X 24 41 57 3016 125 Angus X 30 67 77 4318 1512 Angus X 66 61 51 6419 175 Angus X 77 54 25 6920 195 Angus X 26 62 57 3822 245 Angus X 78 56 22 7023 1522 Angus X 73 42 10 6224 345 Angus X 48 59 57 5225 520C Angus X 31 65 57 4326 415 Angus X 88 34 83 6927 525C Angus X 38 40 46 3828 475 Angus X 39 37 30 3830 495 Angus X 60 45 77 5531 515 Angus X 69 27 57 5432 535 Angus X 67 86 34 7333 575 Angus X 46 76 30 5635 625 Angus X 47 25 30 3936 635 Angus X 68 16 57 5037 509C Braunvieh 12 76 10 3538 1514 Braunvieh 20 78 8 4039 1516 Braunvieh 13 92 22 4140 537C Braunvieh 19 76 25 3941 540C Braunvieh 12 89 22 3942 541C Braunvieh 21 88 34 4443 510C Angus X 35 82 25 5144 518C Angus X 29 79 46 4745 523C Angus X 71 70 25 7046 531C Angus X 50 67 30 5647 5000C Angus X 23 86 10 45

PredictGen Results

PredGen Definitions

Abbreviation Trait Description

MARB Marbling Score

Normalized score describing genetic merit for marbling with a range from 0 to 100 and a mean of 50. Higher values would be consistent with animals possessing genetic propensity for a higher marbling score and more favor-

able USDA Quality Grade.

YG USDA Yield Grade

Normalized score describing genetic merit for Yield Grade with a range from 0 to 100 and a mean of 50. Higher values would be consistent with animals possessing genetic propensity for a lower calculated USDA Yield

Grade.

TND Tenderness

Normalized score describing genetic merit for tenderness with a range from 0 to 100 and a mean of 50. Higher values would be consistent with animals possessing genetic propensity for a lower Warner-Bratzler shear

force and more favorable tenderness outcome.

INDEX Index

A normalized economic index describing combined genetic merit for mar-bling and Yield Grade with a range from 0 to 100 and mean of 50. Higher values reflect animals with genetic propensity to achieve more favorable carcass value on the basis of Quality and Yield Grade premiums and dis-

counts.

YG1 YG2 YG3 YG4 YG5

Prime $28.00 $26.00 $24.00 $14.00 $8.00

Choice $4.00 $2.00 $ - ($10.00) ($16.00)

Select ($4.00) ($6.00) ($8.00) ($18.00) ($24.00)

Standard ($18.00) ($20.00) ($22.00) ($32.00) ($38.00)

Underlying economic index values were calculated assuming a 900 lbs carcass and the following matrix of premiums and discounts for given USDA Quality and Yield Grades.

Index Calculations

AI Date Estimated Calving Date1/15/2016 10/24/20161/22/2016 10/31/20161/29/2016 11/7/20162/3/2016 11/12/2016

The “Brasstown Babes” are a mixture of commercial Angus and SimAngus heifers. We see a lot of heifers coming through our Brass-town Beef program, and “The Babes” represent the top 5% that meet our requirements to be those exceptional cow prospects that you will want in your herd! These females were initially selected for eye appeal, soundness and docility. Then we took pelvic measurements before they were synchronized for breeding. They will be 100% AI bred by the Service Sires listed, no clean up bull was used. These heifers sell guaranteed pregnant by palpation from a Veterinarian. All heifers will have ultrasound information; the same program we use for Brasstown Beef. A supplement will be provided on Sale Day and available online at www.ridgefieldfarm.net prior to the sale.

Supplement sheet will contain the following information:Lot Number, ID, Date Bred, AI Sire, Estimated Calving Date, Pelvic Area, Percent IMF, Ribeye Area, Backfat and Ultrasound Weight.

Commercial Heifers

Service Sires

FLAT MOUNTAIN FOCUS ON PROFIT

G A R PROPHET

G A R COMPOSURE

SAF FOCUS OF ERMYTTY IN FOCUS

MYTTY COUNTESS

NICHOLS EXTRA H6JHH6 LASSIE

FLAT MTN MISS RIGHTIME 3

FLAT MOUNTAIN FOCUS ON PROFITBull 16347669

CED BW WW YW MILK CW MARB RE $BEEF

11 -0.3 56 101 21 34 0.5 0.01 75.65

BAR EXT TRAVELER 205C R A BEXTOR 872 5205 608

CRA LADY JAYE 608 498 S EASY

S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26G A R OBJECTIVE 1885

G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN 2232

G A R PROPHETBull 16295688


11 1 75 131 42 29 1.62 0.58 134.17

B/R NEW DESIGN 036G A R NEW DESIGN 5050

G A R PRECISION 706

S S OBJECTIVE T510 0T26G A R OBJECTIVE 2345

G A R 1407 NEW DESIGN 2413

G A R COMPOSUREBull 16496980


18 -1.1 66 119 36 32 1.05 0.79 137.98

Reference Sires

BALDRIDGE WAYLON W34

SO PAYWEIGHT 610-10

WW CORNERSTONE 921W ET

JC MR NATIONAL 610Y

RITO 1I2 OF 2536 RITO 6I6GAR-EGL PROTEGE

L B 6807 ISABEL 339

WOODHILL FORESIGHTBALDRIDGE BLACKCAP T163

BALDRIDGE BLACKCAP P236

BALDRIDGE WAYLON W34Bull 16476949


1 3.8 73 129 31 61 1.26 0.96 194.90

VERMILION PAYWEIGHT J847BASIN PAYWEIGHT 107S

BASDIN LUCY 3829

CONNEALY JAUER 743CV ELBA JUANA 308-06

CV ELBA JUANA 41-03

SO PAYWEIGHT 610-10Bull 16745990


-6 3.9 72 111 22 62 0.22 0.76 158.35

RCB MR SLATE ETMHF P CORNERSTONE M210 ET

MISS LIFELINE K0020 ET

SILVER BULLET 5549BONINA SILVERADO 9911

DKD PRINCESS CUT 5612E ET

WW CORNERSTONE 921W ETBull PB72924


8.2 1.8 39 62 32 15 0.72 0.31

G A R PREDESTINED GW PREDESTINED 701T

GW MISS LUCKY STRIKE 363

G A R US PREMIUM BEEFJC MISS USPB 610S

098P

JC MR NATIONAL 610YBull 2616993

CED BW WW YW MILK CW MARB RE API

18.5 -2.1 59.6 107.2 29.5 31.5 0.86 0.42 180.1

LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME

MR RF 129A

Reference Sires

Sale Notes

EMULATION N BAR 5522N BAR EMULATION EXT

N BAR PRIMROSE 2424

TEHAMA BANDO 155LEACHMAN ERICA 0025

LEACHMAN ERICA 8058

LEACHMAN RIGHT TIMEBull 11750711


4 1.8 40 74 16 40 0.22 -0.1 110.91

FLAT MOUNTAIN EFFICIENCYFLAT MOUNTAIN EFFICENCY 5

G F GAMMER 511

MR GOLDEN LINK 6062 ETMS RF 355U

HAYFIELDS EXT 6L6 821-204

MR RF 129ABull BC84213


10.9 -2.1 47 83 36 47 0.93 0.73

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THE RIGHT BULL. THE FINEST BEEF.Visit www.ridgefieldfarm.net for details on all bulls and females

in the sale, as well as more information about the Ridgefield Bull Deal!

The key to our success is the quality of our bulls. The most rigorously tested bulls in the business means you have better heifers to retain and receive more money for your calves. The calves sold to us from our bulls, RF Bull Deal, provide the beef for Brasstown Beef, which is sold in Ingles Markets and Whole Foods Market stores and is distributed by Buckhead Beef and Sysco to fine restaurants and meat markets throughout the

southeast.

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