Individual traits are color coded to indicate their ranking within contemporary group <strong>and</strong> in accordance with Tall grass Beef Company Protocols. Blue color coded traitsrank in the top tier for the respective trait. Tan color coded traits rank in the second tier for the respective trait. Traits without a color code rank in the third tier <strong>and</strong> meeetthe minimun qualifications of the Tall grass protocols, but could use improvement. Traits coded in Red font indicate performance below Tallgrass Beef Company protocolst<strong>and</strong>ards. REA is not ranked since RES <strong>and</strong> REA/CWT are much better indicators of carcass retail yield <strong>and</strong> cutability.UltrasoUnded by Clay nasHOptimum Ranges – Harvest Age AnimalREA + 10-15BF = 0.2 – 0.4 inches (at yearling ultrasound)BF = 0.4 – 0.65 inches (at harvest)REA/CWT = 1.0 – 1.5 (at yearling ultrasound)REA/CWT = 1.5 – 2.0 (at harvest - dressed weightbasis)%IMF > = 3.5% + (USDA High Select or better)RES > = 0.50 +SS = < = 2.0TEND = < + 2.5QG = High Select – High ChoiceYG = < + 3.9HCWT = 650 – 850 lbs.Code Explanation:RES = Ribeye Shape Score. Indicative of desiredshape of the ribeye muscle. Correlated to eventualyYield Grade, Cutability, <strong>and</strong> % Retail Product. Scoreranges from 0.0 to 1.0. Acceptable score is 0.5 orgreater. Ideal score is 0.65 or greaterSS = Stress Score. Correlated to immune systemstrength of calf. Score ranges from 10-50. 10 = NoStress, 20 = Slight Stress, 30 = Slightly ModerateStress, 40 = Moderate Stress, 50 = Severe Stress.Impacts DTF, ADG, WDA, TCOG, Health Costs, QG<strong>and</strong> YG. Ideal score is 2.0 or less.TEND = Tenderness Score. Correlated to actualWarner-Bratzler Shear Force (WB) in carcass ribeyesteak at 12th rib location. Correlation Coefficientsbetween WB <strong>and</strong> TEND currently average 0.85 =0.87. Score ranges from 10-50. 10 = Very Tender, 20= Tender, 30 = Slightly Tender, 40 = Slightly Tough,50 = Tough. Ideal score is 25 or less. Acceptable scorein yearling bulls is 28 or less.A Special Thanksto UltrasoundTechnician, Clay Nashfor ultrasounding.<strong>Catalog</strong> produced by: The Cattle Business Weekly • 605-859-2022 • P.O. Box 700 • Philip, SD 57567
ick Hyl<strong>and</strong>605-586-1300 (H) • 605-480-3154 (C)Contact InformationJohn Cotton605-826-4213 (H) • 605-690-4287 (C)bill doyle605-214-0381 (C)AuctioneerDoug Dietterle ..........................605-788-2963 (H)..................................................605-580-1362 (C)Sale ConsultantsScott Shively ..................................701-338-2646Ben Kringen ....................................605-940-4887Ken <strong>Brubaker</strong>..................................540-908-5799Sale StaffChris Beutler, Agri Media Group........402-380-8244Tom Ollerich, Ollerich Cattle Co. ......605-321-1881Donnie Leddy, Cattle Business Weekly ..605-695-0113Jeff Kapperman, Tri-State Neighbor ....605-940-5104AccommodationsPlease make your reservations directly.Super 8 Motel ................................605-256-6931Hwy 34 & Hwy 81, Madison, SDArlington Inn....................................605-983-4609South Hwy 14 & 81, Arlington, SDAmericInn........................................605-256-3076West Hwy 34, Madison, SDEPDsThe EPDs represented in this book were current atthe time the sale book was printed. Weekly, EPDsare re-calculated by the American AngusAssociation, which means the figures represented inthis book may change for these animals in the future.Terms & ConditionsCattle will sell under the st<strong>and</strong>ard Terms &Conditions as adopted by the American AngusAssociation. All cattle must be paid for prior toleaving the facility unless prior arrangements havebeen made with the Sale Manager <strong>and</strong> seller.Terms are cash or check with proper identification.Cattle purchased via phone bid or on order mustbe paid for before shipping.Sale Day PhoneBuyers that cannot attend the sale but wish to participateduring the live auction are encouraged to utilizethe conference call where you can bid with otherbuyers as if you were at the auction. Buyers shouldcontact the conference manager at 1-866-730-7514<strong>and</strong> enter the following PIN number: 160981#If unable to attend via conferfence, please phoneone of the sale consultants <strong>and</strong> they will gladlyassist with your bidding.Bull Delivery & HousingUpon request, free delivery up to 150 mile radius ofMadison, SD. Sellers will assist in coordinating anytrucking needs <strong>and</strong> grouping cattle for at least costload. Bulls purchased, paid for <strong>and</strong> taken on saleday will receive a $50 discount on bulls only. Bullscan be housed free of charge until May 1, 2012. Acharge of $3/day will be administered after May 1st<strong>and</strong> payable at the time you pick up your bull or heis delivered. The buyer will be required to purchasemortality insurance on all bulls sent back to behoused at Cotton Angus or Hyl<strong>and</strong> Angus. Detailson the insurance will be available sale day.Retained InterestUnless otherwise stated in the sale book orannounced from the sale block, a 50% semen interestwill be retained by the sellers on each bull selling.The buyer receives full possession <strong>and</strong> full control ofthe bull (including salvage value). At some time inthe future if semen sales become a possibility (asmany bulls are “discovered” as older bulls) the buyer<strong>and</strong> seller will share in semen sales on that bull. Thissemen interest transfers along with the bull in theevent that you sell the bull at a future date.Dear Friends,The Cotton-Doyle-Hyl<strong>and</strong> Sale is right around the corner – Wednesday, April 11, 2012 – <strong>and</strong> we are so very pleased with the high qualityoffering we’ve selected for our 9th Annual Sale.We hold true to the Aberdeen Angus traditional style for many reasons. The maternal characteristics, the high fertility, the structural soundness,the calving ease, the reliable udder quality – all these factors have been considered every year for the last 45+ years in the decision makingprocesses of sire selection, replacement heifers, <strong>and</strong> in culling females. We have always had the highest expectations for every single female.These rigid st<strong>and</strong>ards result in a very predictable program. We’re not breeding to develop the next milliondollar show ring animal. We don’t breed for individuality. The type of breeding decisions we makeresult in incremental improvements in the characteristics we value. It’s a slow process, but with carefuldecision making <strong>and</strong> unchanging commitment to our values, it’s very satisfying to see the progress we’vemade. For those of you who were around back in the 1970’s <strong>and</strong> buying animals at dad’s sales, my hopeis that you’re thinking, “John’s cattle are just like his dad’s – only better.”It has been very rewarding to work so closely with Ricky <strong>and</strong> Bill, each with their own set of strengths<strong>and</strong> talents. We rely on each other in so many ways, in work <strong>and</strong> in play. A big thanks to them which Iknow I don’t say enough.We appreciate your interest in our programs, the business you’ve done with us over the years, <strong>and</strong>sharing your experience with others which has helped grow our customer base. I particularly enjoy learningabout what you value in cattle <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing the direction you want your herd to take.If you’re new to the Cotton-Doyle-Hyl<strong>and</strong> Annual Production Sale, thank you for opening the catalog.Call us. We want to meet you <strong>and</strong> learn about your program.Finally, we thank our family, neighbors <strong>and</strong> friends – you know who you are – who come to our aid duringthick <strong>and</strong> thin. Calving <strong>and</strong> weaning. Br<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> vaccinating. Sorting <strong>and</strong> vacations. Pork roasts<strong>and</strong> informal gatherings. We thank you for your friendship.Join us at 11:30 for lunch, the sale will follow at 1:00. Call us any time.-John Cotton, Rick Hyl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Bill DoylePictured, clockwise from top right: The Cotton Family: John <strong>and</strong> Penny, Erika, Tom <strong>and</strong>Rachel; The Hyl<strong>and</strong> Family: Ricky <strong>and</strong> Lori, Bailey <strong>and</strong> Brooklyn; The Doyles, Bill <strong>and</strong> KarenCotton – Doyle – Hyl<strong>and</strong> Production Sale :Page 1
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