High-quality Red Angus bulls showcased at Midland
Consignors from across the country gathered for the annual Midland Bull Test where they showcased impressive Red Angus bulls.
Collectively, the Red Angus bulls had an average daily gain (ADG) of 2.71 and a weight per day of age (WDA) of 2.70.
Leaders in ADG, WDA, Efficiency (Eff) and Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index are listed below.
The Red Angus bulls will sell on April 3 in lots 552 through 570.
Group 2 Red Angus Spring Bulls ADG
The first-place position in the Red Angus Spring Bulls ADG category was secured by 34 Farms of Medicine Lake, Mont. with lot 565.
Lot 565 had an ADG of 3.32 and was sired by Brown Premier X7876. This bull had a WDA of 2.96 and has EPDs of BW -0.5, WW 77, YW 130, M 23, RFI 2.66, Eff 98 and MBT 108.
With an ADG of 3.23, consigned by JVM Cattle Company of Pella, Iowa, lot 558 secured second place. Sired by Nio Prestige 0130, this bull had a WDA of 3.29 and has EPDs of BW 0.1, WW 75, YW 122, M 27, RFI 0.91, Eff 94 and MBT 109.
Consigned by Dahlman Diamond D Ranch of Dutton, Mont., lot 569 took home third place with an ADG of 3.14. This bull reported a WDA of 2.74, M 25, RFI 1.69, Eff 97 and MBT 104. This bull has a non-registered sire and no reported data for BW, WW or YW.
With an ADG of 3.05, lot 564 secured fourth place. Sired by HXC Charter 6610D from 34 Farms, this bull had a WDA of 2.85 and has EPDs of BW -0.5, WW 74, YW 123, M 30, RFI 2.46, Eff 100 and MBT 104.
Rounding out the top five was lot 553 with an ADG of 2.95, consigned by Wild To Mild Red Angus of Wessington Springs, S.D. Sired by 4MC Strong Side 0403, this bull had a WDA of 2.49 and has EPDs of BW -1.9, WW 67, YW 98, M 23, RFI 2.11, Eff 97 and MBT 101.
Group 2 Red Angus Spring Bulls WDA
The Group 2 Red Angus Spring Bulls WDA leader was lot 558, consigned by JVM Cattle Company, with a WDA of 3.29. Sired by Nio Prestige 0130, this bull reported an ADG of 3.23 and EPDs of BW 0.1, WW 75, YW 122, M 27, RFI 0.91, Eff 94 and MBT 109.
Securing second place was lot 555 from Red Rock Red Angus of Wessington Springs, S.D. with a WDA of 2.98. Sired by Badlands Opportunity 53Y, this bull reported an ADG of 2.45 and EPDs of BW -0.2, WW 79, YW 119, M 21, RFI -1.28, Eff 100 and MBT 100.
In third place, consigned by 34 farms, lot 565 had a WDA of 2.96 and was sired by Brown Premier X7876 with an ADG of 3.32 and EPDs of BW -0.5, WW 77, YW 130, M 23, RFI 2.66, Eff 98 and MBT 108
Landing in a two-way tie for fourth were lots 561 and 568 with a WDA of 2.87.
Consigned by 34 Farms and sired by HXC Charter 6610D, lot 561 reported an ADG of 2.68 and EPDs of BW -1.0, WW 70, YW 116, M 30, RFI -0.07, Eff 104 and MBT 102.
Lot 568 from 34 Farms was sired by 5L Bourne 117-48A and reported an ADG of 2.64 and EPDs of BW -2.7, WW 68, YW 111, M 29, RFI 2.75, Eff 93 and MBT 99.
Group 2 Red Angus Spring Bulls Eff
Consigned by Wild To Mild Red Angus, lot 557 secured the top spot in the Group 2 Red Angus Spring Bulls Eff category with an Eff of 109.
The son of Badlands Opportunity 53Y, this bull reported an ADG of 2.82, a WDA of 2.76 and EPDs of BW -2, WW 80, YW 125, M 24, RFI -2.38 and MBT 103.
Pulling in to second place, with an Eff of 106, was lot 566. Sired by King Defender and consigned by 34 Farms, this bull had an ADG of 2.55 and a WDA 2.82. This bull has EPDs of BW -5.5, WW 68, YW 118, M 26, RFI -0.92 and MBT 100.
Sired by HXC Charter 6610D and consigned by 34 Farms, lot 561 finished in a two-way tie for third with an Eff of 104.
Lot 561 reported an ADG of 2.68 and a WDA of 2.87, with EPDs of BW -1, WW 70, YW 116, M 30, RFI -0.07 and MBT 102.
Sharing the third-place win was lot 570, consigned by Dahlman Diamond D Ranch, with an Eff of 104. This bull reported an ADG of 2.64, a WDA of 2.69 and EPDs of BW 0, WW 73, YW 113, M 29, RFI 1.16 and MBT 100. No sire information was reported.
Concluding the leaderboard in fifth place was lot 552, consigned by Wild To Mild Red Angus. Sired by Red Diamond Wicked 026, this bull reported an Eff of 102, an ADG of 2.64, a WDA of 2.24 and EPDs of BW -0.4, WW 64, YW 100, M 29, RFI -0.76 and MBT 97.
Group 2 Red Angus Spring Bulls MBT Index
Securing the first-place finish in the Red Angus Spring Bulls MBT Index category with a MBT of 109 was lot 558.
Consigned by JVM Cattle Company and sired by Nio Prestige 0130, lot 558 reported an ADG of 3.23 and a WDA of 3.29, with EPDs of BW 0.1, WW 75, YW 122, M 27, RFI 0.91 and Eff 94.
Sired by Brown Premier X7876, lot 565, consigned by 34 Farms, secured second place with a MBT of 108. Lot 565 reported an ADG of 3.32 and a WDA of 2.96, with EPDs of BW -0.5, WW 77, YW 130, M 23, RFI 2.66 and Eff 98.
Sharing the third-place title were lots 564 and 569 with a MBT of 104.
Lot 564, consigned by 34 Farms, sired by HXC Charter 6610D, reported an ADG of 3.05 and a WDA of 2.85, with EPDs of BW -0.5, WW 74, YW 123, M 30, RFI 2.46 and Eff 100.
From Dahlman Diamond D Ranch, lot 569 reported an ADG of 3.14, a WDA of 2.74, M 25, RFI 1.69 and Eff 97. This bull has a non-registered sire and no reported data for BW, WW or YW.
Rounding out the top five bulls in the MBT Index category with a MBT of 103 was lot 557, consigned by Wild To Mild Red Angus.
The son of Badlands Opportunity 53Y, this bull reported an ADG of 2.82, a WDA of 2.76 and EPDs of BW -2, WW 80, YW 125, M 24, RFI -2.38 and Eff 109.
Midland Bull Test Awards
Sale bulls in each breed qualify for Midland Bull Test Performance Awards, based on performance, semen evaluation and soundness. Breeds with less than 30 head and all fall bulls qualify for honors as the MBT High Indexing Bull and High Efficiency Bull.
As of March 9, pending semen results and registration documents, the High Indexing Red Angus Bull Award went to lot 558 with a MBT of 109. The Reserve Indexing Red Angus Bull was lot 565 with a MBT of 108.
With an Eff of 109, lot 557 received the High Efficiency Red Angus Bull Award, and lot 566, with an Eff of 106, was the Reserve Efficiency Red Angus Bull.
This set of Red Angus bulls will sell at the Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sale on April 3 in Columbus, Mont. To view test results in their entirety, visit midlandbulltest.com.
