Impressive group of Angus bulls bring top genetics to 2025 Midland Bull Test 

The 2025 Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sale will offer a massive selection of over 350 top-notch Angus bulls that reported impressive breed data during this year’s test. 

Spring-born Angus bulls were split into two groups and two classes. Class 1 includes low-birth bulls, while Class 2 consists of average- and above-average weight bulls.

Fall-born bulls were broken out in Group 1.

Final test results show a collective average daily gain (ADG) for Group 1 Class 1 bulls of 3.61 and a collective weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.25. Group 1 Class 2 bulls had an average ADG of 3.63 and WDA of 3.31, and Group 1 fall Angus bulls had an average ADG of 3.74 and WDA of 3.03.

In Group 2 Class 1, the final report shows a collective ADG of 3.11 and a WDA of 3.04, while Group 2 Class 2 bulls had an average ADG of 3.24 and WDA of 3.25. 

Leaders in each group and class in ADG, WDA, Efficiency (Eff) and Midland Bull Test (MBT) Index are listed below.

Angus bulls will sell on April 4 as lots 3 through 527.

Group 1 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls ADG

A two-way tie occurred between lots 70 and 75 for the highest ADG across Group 1 Class 1 Angus bulls. Both bulls were consigned by 7 Oaks Angus of Durant, Iowa and reported an ADG of 4.87. 

Lot 70 posted a WDA of 3.57 and EPDs of BW 0.3, WW 95, YW 160, M 30, RFI 3.04, Eff 102 and MBT of 111. He was sired by DB Iconic G95.

Lot 75, sired by Connealy Craftsman, had a WDA of 4.04 and has EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 73, YW 136, M 32, RFI 2.24, Eff 103 and MBT 116.

Following in third place was lot 151, another son of DB Iconic G95, with an ADG of 4.64. Consigned by Byergo Beef Genetics LLC of Dearborn, Mo., this bull posted a WDA of 3.90 and EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 93, YW 164, M 31, RFI 2.82 Eff 105 and MBT 117.

Lot 146 had an ADG of 4.46 – the fourth highest across the Group 1 Class 1 Angus bulls. This son of Car Don Annuity 114 was consigned by Dawson Farms LLC of Hanover, Mich. and reported a WDA of 3.62, as well as EPDs of BW 0.5, WW 85, YW 155, M 28, RFI 1.41, Eff 99 and MBT 110.

Rounding out the top five Group 1 Class 1 Angus bulls was lot 31 with an ADG of 4.38. This bull had a WDA of 3.60 and has EPDs of BW -0.6, WW 78, YW 125, M 33, RFI -0.21, Eff 107 and MBT 112. He was sired by Raven Republic 1564 and consigned by Winding River Angus of Billings, Mont.

Group 1 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls ADG

Byergo Beef Genetics LLC consigned the leader of the Group 1 Class 2 Angus bulls, lot 156, with an ADG of 4.91. This bull was sired by Ellingson Prolific and has EPDs of BW 3.3, WW 112, YW 192, M 23, RFI 3, Eff 102 and MBT 116. He had a WDA of 3.73.

The bull in second place, lot 101, was consigned by Marda Angus Farm LLC of Lodi, Wis. and posted an ADG of 4.69. Sired by Ingram Heisman 0566, this bull had a WDA of 3.55 and has EPDs of BW 2, WW 94, YW 164, M 34, RFI -1.32, Eff 113 and MBT 116.

Winding River Angus’ lot 30 was third in the class, reporting an ADG of 4.55, as well as a WDA of 3.55 and EPDs of BW 1, WW 88, YW 160, M 35, RFI 1.15, Eff 101 and MBT 113. He was sired by Raven Republic 1564.

An ADG of 4.51 landed lots 124 and 69 in a two-way tie for fourth place. 

Lot 124 was consigned by Ryan Cattle of Lodi, Wis. and sired by Hoffman Thedford. He had a WDA of 3.73 and has EPDs of BW 2.9, WW 104, YW 180, M 28, RFI -2, Eff 113 and MBT 118.

Lot 69, a son of Schiefelbein Top Gun 522, had a WDA of 3.68 and has EPDs of BW 5.1, WW 98, YW 180, M 32, RFI -0.69, Eff 112 and MBT 111. He was consigned by 7 Oaks Angus.

Group 1 Angus Fall Bulls ADG

The Group 1 Angus fall bull with the leading ADG was consigned by 7 Oaks Angus. This bull – lot 260 – posted an ADG 5.27 and is a son of DB Iconic G95. He had a WDA of 3.19 and has EPDs of BW 4.2 WW 93, YW 159, M 22, RFI 0.63, Eff 114 and MBT 115.

Following in second place with an ADG of 4.69 was lot 254, a consignment from Curtiss Cattle Company LLC of Parma, Idaho. Sired by Cherry Crk Blue Collar G275, this bull reported a WDA of 2.97 and EPDs of BW -1.5, WW 77, YW 149, M 28, RFI 1.73, Eff 109 and MBT 109.

Lot 266 had the third-highest ADG in the group. Consigned by 2XL Cattle Company of Boone, Iowa, this bull had an ADG of 4.64, a WDA of 3.22 and has EPDs of BW 1.9, WW 89, YW 155, M 28, RFI -2.2, Eff 118 and MBT 112. He is a son of Sitz Dignity 599J.

In fourth was lot 275 with an ADG of 4.51. Consigned by KB Angus of Merritt, Mich. and sired by BJ Surpass, this bull posted a WDA of 2.87 and EPDs of BW 1.2, WW 92, YW 147, M 23, RFI -2.63, Eff 113 and MBT 111.

Rounding out the top five Group 1 Angus fall bulls was lot 257 with an ADG of 4.33. This bull had a WDA of 3.34, with EPDs of BW 5.4, WW 109, YW 181, M 31, RFI -2.58, Eff 115 and MBT 112. He is a son of Car Don Annuity 114 and consignment from Deppe Angus of Waverly, Iowa.

Group 2 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls ADG

An ADG of 4.23 landed lot 329 at the top of the leaderboard in the Group 2 Class 1 Angus Bulls ADG category. This bull was consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company of Darby, Mont. and is a son of Sterling Pacific 904. He had a WDA of 3.19 and has EPDs of BW 0.4, WW 72, YW 132, M 23, RFI 2.4, Eff 105 and MBT 113.

Lots 336, 323 and 423 ended in a three-way tie for second place with an ADG of 4.18.

Consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company, lot 336 has EPDs of BW -0.9, WW 55, YW 115, M 37, RFI 0.2, Eff 115 and MBT 111. He had a WDA of 2.87 and was sired by Jindra Acclaim.

Lot 323 was consigned by H7 Angus Ranch of Driscoll, N.D. and is a son of Basin Jameson 1076. He posted a WDA of 3.46 and EPDs of BW 1.2, WW 95, YW 157, M 26, RFI 3, Eff 99 and MBT 112.

Lot 423, a son of Deer Valley Growth Fund, was consigned by Fuller Cattle LLC of Parma, Idaho. This bull had a WDA of 3.08 and has EPDs of BW -3.4, WW 73, YW 143, M 28, RFI 2.8, Eff 92 and MBT 108.

Woirhaye Cattle Company also consigned the fifth-place bull in the group. Another son of Jindra Acclaim, this bull reported an ADG of 4.14, a WDA of 3.1 and EPDs of BW -1.4, WW 70, YW 131, M 35, RFI -0.4, Eff 115 and MBT 113.

Group 2 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls ADG

The bull with the leading ADG in the Group 2 Class 2 Angus bulls was also consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company. This bull – lot 328 – posted an ADG of 4.45 and is a son of Sterling Pacific 904. He had a WDA of 3.61 and has EPDs of BW 4.1, WW 102, YW 176, M 9, RFI 0.8, Eff 106 and MBT 117. 

Following close behind in second place with an ADG of 4.41 was lot 430, a consignment from Deppe Angus sired by Virginia Tech Statesman, this bull reported a WDA of 3.55 and EPDs of BW 2.5, WW 95, YW 171, M 31, RFI 4.5, Eff 97 and MBT 114.

Deppe Angus’ lot 433 had the third-highest ADG in the group. This bull had an ADG of 4.36, a WDA of 3.80 and has EPDs of BW 2.4, WW 84, YW 149, M 25, RFI 2.1, Eff 104 and MBT 116. He was sired by Connealy Craftsman.

In fourth was lot 396 with an ADG of 4.27. Consigned by Fourmile Creek Angus of Great Falls, Mont. and sired by Beal Breakthrough, this bull posted a WDA of 3.41 and EPDs of BW 2.9, WW 88, YW 148, M 16, RFI 4.4, Eff 100 and MBT 110.

Rounding out the top five Group 2 Class 2 Angus ADG bulls was lot 501 with an ADG of 4.23. This bull had a WDA of 3.50, with EPDs of BW 4.6, WW 81, YW 143, M 32, RFI -0.8, Eff 111 and MBT 115. He is a son of Sitz Virtue 11710 and a consignment from Gragg Farms of Boone, N.C.

Group 1 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls WDA

A son of BA7 Oaks Bold Ruler consigned by 7 Oaks Angus, lot 78 was the leader of the Group 1 Class 1 Angus Bulls WDA category with a WDA of 4.11. This bull had an ADG of 3.62 and has EPDs of BW 0.6, WW 92, YW 156, M 30, RFI -1.83, Eff 103 and MBT 106.

With a WDA of 4.04, lot 75 claimed the second-place position. This bull was sired by Connealy Craftsman and has EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 73, YW 136, M 32, RFI 2.24, Eff 103 and MBT 116. He had an ADG of 4.87 and was consigned by 7 Oaks Angus.

The third-place bull was lot 77 with a WDA of 3.94. Sired by BA7 Oaks Bold Ruler and consigned by 7 Oaks Angus, this bull had an ADG of 3.93 and has EPDs of BW 0.4, WW 80, YW 135, M 19, RFI -1.88, Eff 107 and MBT 108.

Byergo Beef Genetics LLC consigned lot 151, a son of DB Iconic G95, with the fourth place WDA of 3.90. He reported an ADG of 4.64 and EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 93, YW 164, M 31, RFI 2.82, Eff 105 and MBT 117.

Next was lot 61 with a WDA of 3.88. This bull was a joint consignment by 7 Oaks Angus and Eagle Grip Cattle Company of Denair, Calif. Sired by GB Fireball 672, he had an ADG of 3.88 and has EPDs of BW -0.4, WW 82, YW 147, M 25, RFI -0.09, Eff 102 and MBT 107.

Group 1 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls WDA 

Lot 74 topped the leaderboard in the Group 1 Class 2 Angus Bulls WDA category with a WDA of 4.22. Consigned by 7 Oaks Angus and sired by Ellingson Deep River, this bull had an ADG of 4.29 and has EPDs of BW 4.4, WW 99, YW 1162, M 31, RFI -0.62, Eff 104 and MBT 112.

Eagle Grip Cattle Company consigned the second-place bull in the group, lot 52, with a WDA of 4.07. This son of DB Iconic G95 posted an ADG of 4.46 and EPDs of BW 2.8, WW 98, YW 165, M 23, RFI -0.85, Eff 104 and MBT 112. 

In third was lot 18 with a WDA of 3.88. This bull was consigned by Aiton Angus of Harlowton, Mont. and sired by EZAR Step Up 9178. He has EPDs of BW 3, WW 91, YW 161, M 35, RFI 0.76, Eff 96 and MBT 106. He had an ADG of 3.62.

Lot 76, consigned by 7 Oaks Angus, came in fourth with a WDA of 3.83. A son of Sitz Barricade 632F, this bull posted an ADG of 3.79 and EPDs of BW 3.6, WW 74, YW 133, M 20, RFI -0.47, Eff 101 and MBT 103.

Rounding out the group was lot 150, a son of Ellingson Prolific consigned by Byergo Beef Genetics LLC, with a WDA of 3.82. This bull had an ADG of 4.29 and has EPDs of BW 2, WW 93, YW 164, M 29, RFI -0.67, Eff 109 and MBT 113.

Group 1 Angus Fall Bulls WDA 

A son of Car Don Annuity 114 consigned by Deppe Angus, lot 257 was the leader of the Group 1 Angus Fall Bulls WDA category with a WDA of 3.34. This bull had an ADG of 4.33 and has EPDs of BW 5.4, WW 109, YW 181, M 31, RFI -2.58, Eff 115 and MBT 112. 

With a WDA of 3.32, Deppe Angus’ lot 256 claimed the second-place position. This bull was sired by Deer Valley Growth Fund, with an ADG of 4.29 and EPDs of BW 1.4, WW 87, YW 154, M 34, RFI -0.17, Eff 112 and MBT 111.

Deppe Angus also had the third-place bull, lot 255, with a WDA of 3.31. Another son of Deer Valley Growth Fund, this bull had an ADG of 4.11 and has EPDs of BW 1.9, WW 83, YW 145, M 27, RFI -1.72, Eff 114 and MBT 110.

2XL Cattle Company consigned lot 269, a son of BJ Surpass, with the fourth place WDA of 3.26. He reported an ADG of 3.62 and EPDs of BW 2.7, WW 92, YW 150, M 38, RFI 0.45, Eff 104 and MBT 105.

A two-way tie for fifth place occurred between lots 250 and 266, both of which had a WDA of 3.22. 

Lot 250 was consigned by Byergo Beef Genetics LLC and sired by Connealy Craftsman. He had an ADG of 3.53 and has EPDs of BW 1.4, WW 72, YW 133, M 27, RFI -5.06, Eff 121 and MBT 109.

Lot 266, a son of Sitz Dignity 599J, reported an ADG of 4.64 and EPDs of BW 1.9, WW 89, YW 155, M 28, RFI -2.2, Eff 118 and MBT 112. He was consigned by 2XL Cattle Company.

Group 2 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls WDA

In Group 2 Class 1, the WDA leader was lot 300 with a WDA of 3.58. This bull was consigned by Granger Angus of Great Falls, Mont. and sired by Granger Pacman 224. He has EPDs of BW 0.5, WW 67, YW 127, M 32, RFI 3.8, Eff 114 and MBT 109, as well as an ADG of 3.18.

The second-place position was claimed by lot 426 with a WDA of 3.51. Consigned by Deppe Angus and sired by Crouch Congress, this bull posted an ADG of 4 and EPDs of BW 0.3, WW 72, YW 124, M 17, RFI 3.1, Eff 90 and MBT 111.

Third place went to lot 323 with a WDA of 3.46. This bull had an ADG of 4.18 and has EPDs of BW 1.2, WW 95, YW 157, M 26, RFI 3, Eff 99 and MBT 112. He was consigned by H7 Angus Ranch and sired by Basin Jameson 1076.

In fourth place was lot 467, consigned by Spencer and Sons Angus of Fromberg, Mont., reporting a WDA of 3.45. A son of Schiefelbein Showman 338, this bull had an ADG of 3.18 and has EPDs of BW -0.5, WW 78, YW 135, M 26, RFI 2.2, Eff 84 and MBT 101.

Deppe Angus’ lot 427 was fifth in the class with a WDA of 3.44. This son of Crouch Congress posted an ADG of 3.55 and EPDs of BW 0.6, WW 67, YW 112, M 25, RFI 1.8, Eff 93 and MBT 108.

Group 2 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls WDA

A WDA of 3.80 landed lot 433 at the top of the Group 2 Class 2 Angus WDA leaderboard. A son of Connealy Craftsman, this bull had an ADG of 4.36 and has EPDs of BW 2.4, WW 84, YW 149, M 25, RFI 2.1, Eff 104 and MBT 116. He was consigned by Deppe Angus.

H7 Angus Ranch’s lot 321 claimed second-place honors with a WDA of 3.78. This bull was sired by Basin Jameson 1076 and had an ADG of 4.05. He has EPDs of BW 2.8, WW 97, YW 160, M 28, RFI -2.3, Eff 116 and MBT 115.

Lot 474 was third in the lineup with a WDA of 3.69. This bull was sired by Deer Valley Growth Fund and reported an ADG of 3.68, as well as EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 78, YW 139, M 28, RFI 4, Eff 86 and MBT 103. He was consigned by Wheeler Cattle of Prosser, Wash.

Next was lot 403, a son of Hart No Doubt 9517 consigned by Moore Angus of Artesian, S.D., with a WDA of 3.68. He had an ADG of 3.41 and has EPDs of BW 5.2, WW 89, YW 150, M 33, RFI -0.5, Eff 76 and MBT 102.

The fifth-place bull was lot 470 with a WDA of 3.67. Consigned by Middlemist Cattle of Polson, Mont. and sired by Sitz Barricade 632F, this bull posted an ADG of 3.36, RFI 1.8, Eff 99 and MBT 107. Information for BW, WW, YW and M were not reported for this bull.

Group 1 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls Eff

Strasburg Angus of Marshall, Wis. consigned the top Eff bull in the Group 1 Class 1 Angus bulls. Lot 125 was sired by Woodhill Reality and posted an Eff of 123. He had an ADG of 3.44, a WDA of 3.20 and has EPDs of BW -0.2, WW 86, YW 137, M 28, RFI -5.5 and MBT 106.

The second bull in the class was lot 29 with an Eff of 119. This bull had an ADG of 4.06, a WDA of 3.40 and has EPDs of BW -1, WW 73, YW 139, M 41, RFI -3.77 and MBT 110. He was sired by Wilks Regiment 9035 and consigned by Winding River Angus. 

Rounding out a competitive top three was lot 235, consigned by VGA Livestock of Manhattan, Mont., with an Eff of 116. This bull was sired by CAR Legendary 026 and had an ADG of 108, a WDA of 3.26 and has EPDs of BW 0.3, WW 75, YW 123, M 15, RFI -3.98 and MBT 110.

Group 1 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls Eff

With an Eff of 127, lot 132 took the top spot on the Group 1 Class 2 Angus Eff leaderboard. Sired by J Trademark 1037 and consigned by Strasburg Angus, this bull reported an ADG of 3.75 and a WDA of 3.35, as well as EPDs of BW 1, WW 86, YW 147, M 25, RFI -4.42 and MBT 111. 

Lot 174 was second in the class with an Eff of 118. This bull had an ADG of 4.06, a WDA of 3.34 and has EPDs of BW 1.5, WW 80, YW 140, M 31, RFI -2.68 and MBT 105. He was consigned by R Value Farm of Rosebush, Mich. and sired by Connealy Craftsman. 

Lots 166 and 32 landed in a two-way tie for third place, each posting an Eff of 114.

Lot 166 was consigned by KB Angus and had an ADG of 3.88 and a WDA of 3.2, as well as EPDs of BW 1.8, WW 84, YW 138, M 27, RFI -2.9 and MBT 103. He is another son of Connealy Craftsman. 

Lot 32, a consignment from Winding River Angus, reported an ADG of 3.71, a WDA of 3.12 and EPDs of BW 1.3, WW 80, YW 144, M 34, RFI -3.02 and MBT 103. He was sired by Virginia Tech Statesman.

A four-way tie for fifth place rounded out the competitive Group 1 Class 2 Angus Eff category, with lots 124, 101, 22 and 42 all posting an Eff of 113.

Lot 124, consigned by Ryan Cattle and sired by Hoffman Thedford, had an ADG of 4.51, a WDA of 3.73 and has EPDs of BW 2.9, WW 104, YW 180, M 28, RFI -2 and MBT 118.

Marda Angus Farm LLC’s lot 101 is a son of Ingram Heisman 0566, with an ADG of 4.69, a WDA of 3.55 and EPDs of BW 2, WW 94, YW 164, M 34, RFI -1.32 and MBT 116.

Lot 22 is a son of S Architect 9501 consigned by Spring Creeks Cattle Company of Boscobel, Wis. He posted an ADG of 3.97, a WDA of 3.67 and EPDs of BW 1.9, WW 84, YW 140, M 24, RFI -1.63 and MBT 107.

Additionally, lot 42, a consignment by Les Craft Angus of Columbus, Mont., had an ADG of 4.24, a WDA of 3.80 and has EPDs of BW 4.2, WW 96, YW 167, M 20, RFI -2.36 and MBT 114. He was sired by Baldridge Versatile.

Group 1 Angus Fall Bulls Eff

Byergo Beef Genetics LLC consigned the leader of the Group 1 Angus fall bulls in the Eff category – lot 250, with an Eff of 121. This bull was sired by Connealy Craftsman and has EPDs of BW 1.4, WW 72, YW 133, M 27, RFI -5.06 and MBT 109. He had an ADG of 3.53 and a WDA of 3.22.

The bull in second place, lot 266, was consigned by 2XL Cattle Company and posted an Eff of 118. Sired by Sitz Dignity 599J, this bull had an ADG of 4.64, a WDA of 3.22 and has EPDs of BW 1.9, WW 89, YW 155, M 28, RFI -2.2 and MBT 112.

Deppe Angus’ lot 257 was third in the class with an Eff of 115. He reported an ADG of 4.22, a WDA of 3.34 and EPDs of BW 5.4, WW 109, YW 181, M 31, RFI -2.58 and MBT 112. He is a son of Car Don Annuity 114.

An Eff of 114 landed lots 260 and 255 in a two-way tie for fourth place. 

Lot 260 was consigned by 7 Oaks Angus and sired by DB Iconic G95. He had an ADG of 5.27, a WDA of 3.19 and has EPDs of BW 4.3, WW 93, YW 159, M 22, RFI 0.63 and MBT 115.

Lot 255, a son of Deer Valley Growth Fun, had an ADG of 4.11, a WDA of 3.31 and has EPDs of BW 1.9, WW 83, YW 145, M 27, RFI -1.72 and MBT 110. He was consigned by Deppe Angus.

Group 2 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls Eff

Lot 477, a son of Connealy Clarity consigned by Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., was the leader of the Group 2 Class 1 Angus Bulls Eff category with an Eff of 122. This bull had an ADG of 3.27, a WDA of 3.18 and has EPDs of BW -1, WW 92, YW 161, M 37, RFI -6.4 and MBT 105.

With an Eff of 115, lots 315 and 335 tied for second place.

Lot 315 was sired by Mohnen Hollywood and has EPDs of BW 0.7, WW 67, YW 122, M 34, RFI -1.3 and MBT 111. He had an ADG of 3.95, a WDA of 3.18 and was consigned by Schrock Angus Farms of Brock, Neb.

Lot 335 was sired by Jindra Acclaim and consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company. This bull had an ADG of 4.14, a WDA of 3.1 and has EPDs of BW -1.4, WW 70, YW 131, M 35, RFI -0.4 and MBT 113.

Group 2 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls Eff

J.J. Scheckel Performance Angus of Bellevue, Iowa consigned the leader of the Group 2 Class 2 Eff Angus Bulls, lot 517, with an Eff of 125. This bull was sired by Millars Duke 816 and has EPDs of BW 4.6, WW 75, YW 122, M 24, RFI -1.8 and MBT 109. He had an ADG of 3.73 and a WDA of 3.1.

The bull in second place, lot 312, was consigned by Schrock Angus Farms and posted an Eff of 119. Sired by Mohnen Historic, this bull had an ADG of 2.91, a WDA of 3.26 and has EPDs of BW 1.8, WW 75, YW 132, M 35, RFI -4 and MBT 103.

Gragg Farms’ lot 506 was third in the class with an Eff of 118. He reported an ADG of 3.59, a WDA of 3.27 and EPDs of BW 3.9, WW 78, YW 136, M 23, RFI -2.2 and MBT 110. He is a son of Sitz Galactic 723G.

An Eff of 117 landed lots 390 and 510 in a two-way tie for fourth place.

Lot 390 was consigned by Berry Angus of Reed Point, Mont. and sired by RB Active Duty 010. He had an ADG of 3.41, a WDA of 3.41 and has EPDs of BW 2, WW 75, YW 123, M 24, RFI -1.9 and MBT 108.

Lot 510, a son of Sitz Royalty 1299, had an ADG of 3.36, a WDA of 3.22 and has EPDs of BW 0.7, WW 79, YW 143, M 36, RFI -2 and MBT 106. He was consigned by Gragg Farms.

Group 1 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls MBT Index

A MBT of 117 landed lot 151 at the top of the Group 1 Class 1 Angus MBT Index leaderboard. A son of DB Iconic G95, this bull had an ADG of 4.64, a WDA of 3.90 and has EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 93, YW 164, M 31, RFI 2.82 and Eff 105. He was consigned by Byergo Beef Genetics LLC.

7 Oaks Angus’ lot 75 claimed second-place honors with a MBT of 116. This bull was sired by Connealy Craftsman and had an ADG of 4.87, a WDA of 4.04 and has EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 73, YW 136, M 32, RFI 2.24 and Eff 103.

Lot 31 was third in the lineup with a MBT of 112. This bull was sired by Raven Republic 1564 and reported an ADG of 4.38, a WDA of 3.60 and EPDs of BW -0.6, WW 78, YW 125, M 33, RFI -0.21 and Eff 107. He was consigned by Winding River Angus.

A three-way tie occurred between lots 70, 109 and 161 to round out this competitive set of Angus bulls. Each one posted a MBT of 111.

Lot 70 was consigned by 7 Oaks Angus and sired by DB Iconic G95. He had an ADG of 4.87, a WDA of 3.57 and EPDs of BW 0.3, WW 95, YW 160, M 30, RFI 3.04 and Eff 102.

Lot 109, a son of LVVF Tanker 14, reported an ADG of 4.33 and a WDA of 3.38, as well as EPDs of BW 0.4, WW 88, YW 153, M 27, RFI -1.08 and Eff 108. He was consigned by Marda Angus Farms LLC.

A son of S Armstrong consigned by Bluegrass Angus Farm of Lyons, Neb., lot 161 reported an ADG of 4.06, a WDA of 3.54 and EPDs of BW 1.1, WW 95, YW 167, M 25, RFI -0.2 and Eff 105.

Group 1 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls MBT Index 

Ryan Cattle consigned the leader of the Group 1 Class 2 Angus bulls, lot 124, with a MBT of 118. This bull was sired by Hofman Thedford and has EPDs of BW 2.9, WW 104, YW 180, M 28, RFI -2 and Eff 113. He had an ADG of 4.51 and a WDA of 3.73.

In a two-way tie, both lots 101 and 156 claimed the second-place position with a MBT of 116. 

Lot 101 was consigned by Marda Angus Farm LLC, posting an ADG of 4.69 and a WDA of 3.55. This son of Ingram Heisman 0566 has EPDs of BW 2, WW 94, YW 164, M 34, RFI -1.32 and Eff 113.

Byergo Beef Genetic LLC’s lot 156 had an ADG of 4.91, a WDA of 3.73 and has EPDs of BW 3.3, WW 112, YW 192, M 23, RFI 3 and Eff 102. He is a son of Ellingson Prolific.

A MBT of 114 landed Les Craft Angus’ lot 42 third in the group. This bull was sired by Baldridge Versatile and reported an ADG of 4.24, a WDA of 3.80 and EPDs of BW 4.2, WW 96, YW 167, M 20, RFI -2.36 and Eff 113.

With a MBT of 113, both lot 30 and lot 150 finished fifth in the class.

Lot 30, a son of Raven Republic 1564 consigned by Winding River Angus, had an ADG of 4.55 and a WDA of 3.55, as well as EPDs of BW 1, WW 88, YW 160, M 35, RFI 1.15 and Eff 101.

Lot 150 is a son of Ellingson Prolific with an ADG of 4.29 and a WDA of 3.82. A consignment by Byergo Beef Genetics LLC, this bull has EPDs of BW 2, WW 93, YW 164, M 29, RFI -0.67 and Eff 109.

Group 1 Angus Fall Bulls MBT Index

A MBT of 115 put lot 260 at the top of the Group 1 Angus Fall Bulls MBT Index leaderboard. A son of DB Iconic G95, this bull had an ADG of 5.27, a WDA of 3.19 and has EPDs of BW 4.3, WW 93, YW 159, M 22, RFI 0.63 and Eff 114. He was consigned by 7 Oaks Angus.

2XL Cattle Company’s lot 266 and Deppe Angus’ lot 257 tied for second-place honors with a MBT of 112.

Lot 266, a son of Sitz Dignity 599J, reported an ADG of 4.64, a WDA of 3.22 and EPDs of BW 1.9, WW 89, YW 155, M 28, RFI -2.2 and Eff 118.

Sired by Car Don Annuity 114, lot 257 had an ADG of 4.33, a WDA of 3.34 and has EPDs of BW 5.4, WW 109, YW 181, M 31, RFI -2.58 and Eff 115.

Another two-way tie occurred for fourth place between lots 256 and 275, both with a MBT of 111.

Lot 256 was a consignment by Deppe Angus, sired by Deer Valley Growth Fund. This bull posted an ADG of 4.29, a WDA of 3.32 and EPDs of BW 1.4, WW 87, YW 154, M 34, RFI -0.17 and Eff 112.

Lot 275, a son of BJ Surpass consigned by KB Angus, had an ADG of 4.51, a WDA of 2.87 and has EPDs of BW 1.2, WW 92, YW 147, M 23, RFI -2.63 and Eff 113.

Group 2 Class 1 (low birth) Angus Spring Bulls MBT Index

A son of Ellingson Deep River and consigned by Sunny Okanogan Angus of Omak, Wash., lot 346 was the leader of the Group 2 Class 1 Angus Bulls MBT Index category with a MBT of 117. This bull had an ADG of 3.86, a WDA of 3.32 and has EPDs of BW 1.1, WW 80, YW 142, M 28 and Eff 0. No RFI data was reported for this bull.

With a MBT of 114, lots 347 and 358 tied for second place in the class. 

Lot 347 was sired by Sitz Milestone, reporting an ADG of 4, a WDA of 3.27 and EPDs of BW 0.8, WW 75, YW 142, M 27, RFI 0.42 and Eff 109. He was also consigned by Sunny Okanogan Angus.

Lot 358, a son of KCF Bennett Exponential, had an ADG of 3.82, a WDA of 3.15 and has EPDs of BW 0.9, WW 90, YW 148, M 19, RFI -2.24 and Eff 110. He was consigned by Burkholder and Unruh of Warden, Wash.

Rounding out this competitive class was a three-way tie for third place between lots 329, 348 and 335, all posting a MBT of 113.

Lot 329 was consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company and had an ADG of 4.23 and a WDA of 3.19. This son of Sterling Pacific has EPDs of BW 0.4, WW 72, YW 132, M 23, RFI 2.44 and Eff 105.

Sunny Okanogan Angus’ lot 348 is a son of Granger Cash 642, reporting an ADG of 4, a WDA of 3.14 and EPDs of BW -0.4, WW 75, YW 130, M 28, RFI -0.9 and Eff 110.

Sired by Jindra Acclaim, lot 335 posted an ADG of 4.14, a WDA of 3.10 and EPDs of BW -1.4, WW 70, YW 131, M 35, RFI -0.4 and Eff 115. He was consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company.

Group 2 Class 2 Angus Spring Bulls MBT Index

In the Group 2 Class 2 Angus bulls, the MBT Index leader was lot 328 with a MBT of 117. This bull was consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company and sired by Sterling Pacific 904. He has EPDs of BW 4.1, WW 102, YW 176, M 9, RFI 0.84 and Eff 106, as well as an ADG of 4.45 and a WDA of 3.61. 

The second-place position was claimed by lot 433 with a MBT of 116. Consigned by Deppe Angus and sired by Connealy Craftsman, this bull posted an ADG of 4.36, a WDA of 3.80 and EPDs of BW 2.4, WW 84, YW 149, M 25, RFI 2.09 and Eff 104. 

With a MBT of 115, lots 321 and 501 tied for third place. 

Lot 321 had an ADG of 4.05, a WDA of 3.78 and has EPDs of BW 2.8, WW 97, YW 160, M 28, RFI -2.3 and Eff 116. He was consigned by H7 Angus Ranch and sired by Basin Jameson 1076.

Lot 501, consigned by Gragg Farms, reported an ADG of 4.23 and a WDA of 3.50. A son of Sitz Virtue 11710, this bull has EPDs of BW 4.6, WW 81, YW 143, M 32, RFI -0.8 and Eff 111.

Deppe Angus’ lot 430 was fifth in the class with a MBT of 114. This son of Virginia Tech Statesman posted an ADG of 4.41, a WDA of 3.55 and EPDs of BW 2.5, WW 95, YW 171, M 31, RFI 4.49 and Eff 97.

Midland Bull Test Awards 

Sale bulls in each breed qualify for Midland Bull Test Performance Awards based on performance, semen evaluation and soundness. 

Angus bulls across all groups and classes qualify for awards including the Champion Pen of Three, the Champion Sire Group, the Champion High Indexing Bull, the Champion ADG Bull, the Champion WDA Bull, the Champion Low Birth ADG Bull and the Champion High Efficiency Bull.

As of March 9, pending semen results and registration documents, the Overall Champion Pen of Three from both groups were lots 150, 151 and 156 consigned by Byergo Beef Genetics, with an average MBT of 115. Sunny Okanogan Angus had the Overall Reserve Champion Pen of Three with lots 346, 347 and 348, with an average MBT of 114.6.

In Group 1, the Champion High Indexing Bull was lot 124, consigned by Ryan Cattle, with a MBT of 118. Byergo Beef Genetics LLC’s lot 151 was the Reserve High Indexing Bull with a MBT of 117.

Byergo Beef Genetics LLC also consigned the Champion Group 1 ADG Bull – lot 156 – reporting an ADG of 4.91. Two bulls consigned by 7 Oaks Angus – lots 70 and 75 – both received honors as the Reserve Champion ADG Bulls in the group with an ADG of 4.87.

7 Oaks Angus also consigned the top two WDA bulls in Group 1. The Champion WDA Bull was lot 74 with a WDA of 4.22 and lot 78 was reserve with a WDA of 4.11.

7 Oaks Angus took home even more honors, with two bulls – lots 70 and 75 – receiving the title of Group 1 Champion Low Birth ADG Bull. Both bulls reported an ADG of 4.87. Lot 151 was the Reserve Low Birth ADG Bull in Group 1 with an ADG of 4.64. He was consigned by Byergo Beef Genetics LLC.

The Champion Group 1 High Efficiency Bull was lot 132, consigned by Strasburg Angus, with an Eff of 127. The Reserve High Efficiency Bull was also consigned by Strasburg Angus, lot 125, with an Eff of 123. 

Byergo Beef Genetics LLC took home honors with the Champion Group 1 Sire Group, while Marda Angus Farms LLC took home Reserve Champion Group 1 Sire Group honors. 

The Champion Sire Group Award went to lots 150, 154 and 156 – all sired by Ellingson Prolific – and the Reserve Champion Sire Group Award went to lots 100, 101 and 102 – all sired by Ingram Heisman.

Additionally, the Champion High Indexing Group 1 Angus Fall Bull was lot 260, consigned by 7 Oaks Angus, with a MBT of 115. Both Deppe Angus’ lot 257 and 2XL Cattle Company’s lot 266 received reserve honors with a MBT of 112.

The Champion High Efficiency Group 1 Angus Fall Bull was Byergo Beef Genetics LLC’s lot 250 with an Eff of 121, followed by lot 266, a consignment by 2XL Cattle Company with an Eff of 118, in the reserve position.

In Group 2, Woirhaye Cattle Company’s lot 328 and Sunny Okanogan Angus’ lot 346 both received the Champion High Indexing Bull Award, reporting a MBT of 117. With a MBT of 116, Deppe Angus’ lot 433 received honors as the Reserve High Indexing Bull. 

The Champion Group 2 ADG Bull was lot 328, consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company, with an ADG of 4.45. Lot 430, consigned by Deppe Angus, was the Reserve Champion ADG Bull in the group with an ADG of 4.41.

Deppe Angus also consigned the Champion Group 2 WDA Bull, lot 433, with a WDA of 3.8. Taking home reserve honors was H7 Angus’ lot 321 with a WDA of 3.78.

Group 2’s Champion Low Birth ADG Bull was lot 329, reporting an ADG of 4.23. This bull was consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company. With an ADG of 4.13, Woirhaye Cattle Company’s lot 336, H7 Angus Ranch’s lot 323 and Fuller Cattle LLC’s lot 423 were all honored as the Reserve Low Birth ADG Bull in Group 2.

The Champion Group 2 High Efficiency Bull was lot 517, consigned by J.J. Scheckel Performance Angus with an Eff of 125. The Reserve High Efficiency Bull was lot 477, consigned by Michigan State University, with an Eff of 122.

With an average MBT of 112, lots 327, 328 and 329 – all sired by Sterling Pacific and consigned by Woirhaye Cattle Company – and Deppe Angus’ lots 431, 432 and 433 – all sired by Connealy Craftsman – were honored as the Group 2 Champion Sire Groups. Reserve honors went to H7 Angus Ranch’s lots 321, 322 and 323 – all sired by Basin Jameson – with an average MBT of 111.  

This set of Angus bulls will sell at the Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sale on April 4 in Columbus, Mont. To view the test results in their entirety, visit midlandbulltest.com.