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BLACK GelPLUS/BALANCER BULLS  Lots 1-85
This tremendous group of hybrid beef bulls gives you one of the largest selections of Gelbvieh and Black Angus hybrids anywhere. We have been engineering these genetics since 1994 and have learned how to blend the two breeds to complement and improve as well as what to avoid. Notice the number of AI sired and ET calves in this group. We work just as hard producing our GelPLUS as we do our purebreds and actually require higher standards for the GelPLUS to compensate for the heterosis affect in their statistics.

All other Gelbvieh breeders call their hybrids Balancers. The big difference between Balancers and our GelPLUS is, all of our bulls must pass all of our 17 Quality Standards and carry our complete line of customer services and guarantees. You get peace of mind knowing that the genetics are right and the service and guarantees cover the rest.  These hybrid genetic packages can be used several ways with the most common use being on hybrid cows—such as Gelbvieh x Angus or Angus x Hereford. They are also used on straight Angus cows to add some muscle and heterosis to end up with a 75% Angus and 25% Gelbvieh calf.  Either way, they simplify crossbreeding and produce females superior to straight breeds. Study the benefits of heterosis and our 5 Step Breeding Planner in the center spread of this catalog to figure out what would work best for you. Have fun!

 2008 Average EPD's
CE 104, BW –0.1, WW 35, YW 73, MK 18, TM 35, SC 0.3, RE 0.07, MB –0.02, D+F 2.6, CV 8.80, FM 13.61   

BLACK PUREBRED BULLS Lots 86-118
Welcome to the Black Purebred Gelbvieh bulls. I’m sure you will notice the number of AI sired and ET calves. We make sure that many of our top purebreds are bred to maintain our core purebred herd which is critical to building the top GelPLUS/Balancer program possible. There are several seed stock Herd Bulls, some heifer bulls and a great selection for use on Angus cows to make superb Smart Cross and Balancer calves to benefit from crossbred vigor. Check out the “Breeding Planner” in the center spread to get the details. One of the strengths of this group is their genetic balance and top carcass genetics compared to breed average. That’s what the Genetic Trend Charts show – here is the proof.

 Gelbvieh Breed Average EPD’s
 CE 104, BW 1.4, WW 41, YW 74, MK 18, TM 38, SC 0.4, RE 0.07, MB –0.03, CV 4.93, D+F 3.3

Lots 119-131

PUREBRED ANGUS BULLS Lots 119-131
These Angus bulls are different – they are not big and fat but rather bred to be good at the things Angus are really known for – calving ease, efficient maternal and carcass quality. There are thousands of Angus bulls for sale, many are bigger than Charolais and fatter than some slaughter steers. What do they have to do with what Angus are good at? These Angus bulls are bred for calving ease (several are guaranteed on heifers) moderate maternal – meaning they raise calves on less feed and do it for more net profit than the big, fat bulls – and carcass quality. If you are tired of Angus bulls that go down hill after you get them home and are too fat and lazy to do their job, these Angus bulls will be a breath of fresh air. With over 40 years of practical genetics bred into them, they will do what Angus are famous for – calving ease, great, efficient mama cows and high quality beef. Designed to work on either Angus or Continental cows.

RED PUREBRED BULLS  Lots 132-136
This selection of Red Purebred Bulls has some Herd Bulls in it. Several are sired by Collateral, the 2008 National Grand Champion Bull who is 5 Stars for Tenderness. These bulls will also work great on Red Angus or Hereford cows to produce red calves with the bonus of heterosis while complimenting the package with growth, muscle and milk. The daughters can then be bred to Red GelPLUS/Balancer bulls to benefit from heterosis in both the cow and calf. Note the moderate frame with the right kind of pounds. Not fat-just good.

2008 Gelbvieh Average EPD's
CE 104, BW 1.4, WW 41, YW 74, MK 18, TM 38, SC 0.4, RE 0.07, MB –0.03, CV 4.93, D+F 3.3

 RED GelPLUS BULLS Lots 137-159
Many who have tried these Red GelPLUS claim they work better than the black ones. I won’t take sides on that debate but I do know that they will stand the heat better in our southern climates. I also know that Gelbvieh and Red Angus are two breeds that do compliment each other to produce a better product than either parent. Using these GelPLUS in a planned crossbreeding program lets you utilize the many benefits of heterosis-- both maternal and growth--in a simplified crossbreeding system. Together, these breeds can produce better cows and carcasses than they can alone. Note the different percentages. Pick the one that fits your needs best and enjoy the benefits of using two great breeds in one simple crossbreeding system.

2008 Average EPD's
CE 104, BW -0.1, WW 35, YW 73, MK 18, TM 35, SC 0.3, RE 0.07, MB –0.02, D+F 2.6, CV 8.80, FM 13.61