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QAS TRAVELER 23-4 -Calved February 1, 1978.N BAR EMULATION EXT -Calved February 1, 1986.DHD TRAVELER 6807 -Calved February 10, 1986.LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME -Calved January 30, 1992.OCC EMBLAZON 854E -Calved March 19, 1995.Black Grove & Friends<strong>Angus</strong> Female SaleSaturdayOctober 26, 2013NoonAt <strong>the</strong> Farm, Newberry,South CarolinaMake a Long-Term Investment withBlack Grove <strong>Angus</strong>OCC JUNEAU 807J -Calved September 12, 1999.SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035 -Calved February 22, 2000.OCC MISSING LINK 830M -Calved September 16, 2002.OCC PAXTON 730P -Calved March 14, 2004.


WelcomeDear Friends,Dixon, Walter, Jean & Russell ShealyWe would like to welcome you to our female production sale this fall. It is our first production sale since being named an historicherd last year. Joining us for our sale this year are Marc and Kevin Renwick from Monadnock Ranch and Jason Upchurchfrom Upchurch <strong>Angus</strong>. We are sure you will agree that <strong>the</strong>ir offerings are consistent with <strong>the</strong> ideals we strive to produce in BlackGrove cattle.In over 50 years in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Angus</strong> business, we have learned many lessons <strong>the</strong> hard way. We believe fundamentals survive fads,and have been breeding and adding to our herd accordingly. We take a long-term, low risk approach to breeding cattle. All of <strong>the</strong>cattle in this offering are sired by proven, predictable bloodlines.In <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>ast, we have been blessed with more grass and rain this summer than any we can remember, and it has been <strong>the</strong>second wettest summer on record. The price of cattle looks to stay high through <strong>the</strong> fall. Even with adequate grass and high cattleprices, it can still be challenging to make money. Input costs including diesel fuel, gasoline, fertilizer, and labor all remain high.Fortunately, for decades we have stayed focused on breeding functional, low input, low maintenance cattle that work in ourenvironment. We consider longevity to be <strong>the</strong> best measure of functionality, as cows that do not have good udders, feet, fertility,teeth, structure or milk production are culled. By breeding cattle that we can reasonably expect to stay productive over 12-15years, we cut our replacement cost by over 50%. All of our mature cattle forage for <strong>the</strong>ir food when <strong>the</strong>re is grass, and get haywhen <strong>the</strong>re isn’t any. We generally feed 3-4 round bales of hay per year per mature cow. We expect our cattle to work on this typeof input and cull <strong>the</strong>m if <strong>the</strong>y do not.This year’s offering is <strong>the</strong> most reflective of our strategy we have ever had at Black Grove. We have been breeding and addingto our herd based on <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>ory that long lived cows equals functional cows for <strong>the</strong> past 18 years. Our longevity index, now in itsseventh year, is included in <strong>the</strong> sale book again this year, and an explanation of it is on <strong>the</strong> back page of <strong>the</strong> sale book. This saleoffering contains many animals whose sires, dams, even grandsires and grandams were selected with longevity in mind. You cansee <strong>the</strong> results in <strong>the</strong> ratings of <strong>the</strong> cows for sale. Almost 50% of <strong>the</strong> cattle are projected to be productive through 15 years of life.The national average for a brood cow is 9 years. As a result Black Grove is recognized as oneof <strong>the</strong> programs one should consider when looking for replacement heifers and bulls to producereplacement heifers.We feel like this is our best offering yet, and invite you to make a long-term investment withBlack Grove Cattle.Thanks,The Shealy familyMonadnock RanchG. Marc Renwick116 Stoney Hill LaneNewberry, SC 29108Home: (803) 364-3338Cell: (803) 271-8691Kevin Renwick (803) 924-0535monadnockranch@earthlink.netLOTS 52-58Contact Black Grove for a free videoof all females selling.Special Guests:Breeding Registered <strong>Angus</strong> Since 1962Walter D. Shealy III and Family20977 US Hwy 76Newberry, SC 29108Cell (803) 924-1000 • Home (803) 276-9385Fax (803) 276-2358Dixon Shealy (803) 629-1174Email: bg@wshealy.comwww.blackgrove.comBLACK GROVE TIME 519 -His progeny and service sell.Jason and BriAnna Upchurch90572 Hwy 9Lineville, AL 36266Home 256-396-9219Jason’s Cell 256-239-8540Upchurchangus@gmail.comLOTS 58-62


Black Grove & Friends <strong>Angus</strong> Female SaleSaturday • October 26, 2013 • NoonSALE DAY PHONES: (803) 924-1000, (803) 924-0535,(803) 924-2434, (910) 220-0663, (803) 629-1174AUCTIONEER:Mike Jones(706) 773-3612SC Lic 774RSALE MANAGER:American <strong>Angus</strong> Hall of Fame - (816) 532-0811Tom Burke Kurt Schaff Jeremy Haag(816) 853-2697 (816) 520-6447 (816) 516-1309Buyers unable to attend <strong>the</strong> sale may send <strong>the</strong>ir bids to <strong>the</strong> SaleManager, Regional Manager, Field Representatives or Auctioneer.LIVESTOCK PUBLICATION REPRESENTATIVES:David Gazda, <strong>Angus</strong> <strong>Journal</strong>, (770) 296-7846Alex Williams, Special Assignment, (423) 341-7044Scott Weller, Special Assignment, (540) 294-0555SALE CONSULTANTS:Bill Buckner (828) 284-2614SOUTH CAROLINA ANGUS ASSOCIATION:President: Frankie MullikinVice President: Ted BourneSecretary: Windy BarteeTreasurer: Mike JohnsonSOUTH CAROLINA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION:President: Billy AbercrombieExecutive Director: Roy CopelanLIABILITY:All persons attending <strong>the</strong> sale do so at <strong>the</strong>ir own risk, legal oro<strong>the</strong>rwise, for <strong>the</strong>ir safety and for <strong>the</strong> behavior of <strong>the</strong> animals. Theowners, sale management firm and sales staff assume no liability forproperty loss or any accident that may occur.TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Cattle will sell under <strong>the</strong> suggested Terms and Conditions of <strong>the</strong>American <strong>Angus</strong> Association (http://www.angus.org/Pub/suggested_sale_terms.pdf).SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:A supplemental sheet will be available sale day with complete andup-to-date information. Announcements from <strong>the</strong> auction block takeprecedence over sale book information. All lots will sell AM, NH,CA, M1, D2 and DD free.Sale book prepared by <strong>the</strong> Sale Managers,TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG,AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME,At <strong>the</strong> WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS,PO Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660.Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851.E-Mail: angushall@earthlink.net - www.angushall.comVisit <strong>the</strong> <strong>Angus</strong> <strong>Journal</strong> ® Web site, www.angusjournal.com, and view this sale book online.References: American <strong>Angus</strong> Association®, AHIR®, <strong>Angus</strong> Source®, CAB®, Pathfinder® .EPDs current as of August 23, 2013. Updated EPDs can be viewed online at www.angus.org.at <strong>the</strong> farm, Newberry, South CarolinaDIRECTIONS TO THE SALE SITE:From Columbia, SC, Airport (40 miles)Take I-26 west to <strong>the</strong> third Newberry exit (Exit 72) Hwy 121. Get offexit, turn left and go back across <strong>the</strong> bridge approximately 2 milesto <strong>the</strong> first red light intersection with US Hwy 76. Turn right and go2.3 miles. Black Grove will be on your right.From Greenville, SC, Airport (50 miles)Take I-85 south to I-385 east to I-26 east. Exit off at <strong>the</strong> first Newberryexit (Exit 72), Hwy 121. Turn right and go approximately 2 milesto <strong>the</strong> first red light intersection with US Hwy 76. Turn right and go2.3 miles. Black Grove will be on your right.From Charlotte, NC, Airport (95 miles)Take I-85 south toward Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. Take I-26 easttoward Columbia (approximately 50 miles). Exit on <strong>the</strong> first Newberryexit (Exit 72), Hwy 121. Turn right and go approximately 2miles to <strong>the</strong> first red light intersection with US Hwy 76. Turn rightand go 2.3 miles. Black Grove will be on your right.From Augusta, GA (60 miles)Take I-20 east toward Columbia. Take Hwy 121 toward Edgefield(approximately 50 miles). Take Hwy 121 by-pass around Newberry.Turn left on US Hwy 76 and go 2.3 miles to Black Grove on yourright.The Newberry Airport, a 4,200 foot paved runway, is located onemile from <strong>the</strong> sale site.The Greenwood County Airport, a 5,000 foot paved runway, is located35 miles from <strong>the</strong> sale site.HERD HEALTH:All cattle will be accompanied by proper health certificates for immediateshipment.TRUCKING:Truckers believed to be reliable will be available to assist you inshipping your purchases.LIVESTOCK MORTALITY INSURANCE:To properly insure your investment, James Bessler will be availableto assist you with mortality insurance. (815) 762-2641FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS:Will be available sale day.ACCOMMODATIONSHampton Inn - Holiday Inn Express -5 miles9 miles1201 Nance 121 Truman Ave (I-26Newberry, SC 29108 & Hwy 219)(803) 276-6666 Newberry, SC 29108Clinton, SC - 15 miles (803) 575-0899(800) 426-7866Best Western -5 miles11701 Hwy 34Newberry, SC 29108(800) 528-1234(803) 276-5850LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST:1. Newberry Opera House - www.newberryoperahouse.com2. Boys Farm, Inc. - www.boysfarm.org3. Carter & Holmes Orchids - www.carterandholmes.comTomBurke(816)853-2697KurtSchaff(816)520-6447JeremyHaag(816)516-1309Comments from <strong>the</strong> sale manager:BLACK GROVE - AN ANGUS PROGRAM MOVING FORWARD SINCE 1962!Backed by five decades of <strong>Angus</strong> history and tradition, <strong>the</strong> Black Grove program features some of <strong>the</strong> finest <strong>Angus</strong> cattle to be found in South Carolina and throughout<strong>the</strong> United States. It is a pleasure and a privilege to work with Walter Shealy and his family, along with <strong>the</strong>ir special guests, Monadnock Ranch and Upchurch <strong>Angus</strong>, forthis important sale. This assembly of outstanding <strong>Angus</strong> represents <strong>the</strong> best from each of <strong>the</strong> respective programs. The depth and quality of this sale offering is accentedby powerful cow families and leading sires throughout. Walter Shealy has also taken extensive steps in researching longevity in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Angus</strong> breed, a trait that <strong>the</strong> BlackGrove program itself has excelled in.The many special features in this sale include <strong>the</strong> buyer’s choice Erica females featured as Lot 1 and Lot 2, along with females from <strong>the</strong> Lady, Donna, Estella, Black Belle,Everelda Entense, Forever Lady, Polly, Enchantress, Chloe, Blackcap, Erica Lassie, Evergreen, Dixie Erica, Barbaramere Jet, Revolution Rose, Eisa Evergreen, and o<strong>the</strong>rleading families.Please don’t hesitate to call on us at <strong>the</strong> American <strong>Angus</strong> Hall of Fame, if we can be of assistance in any way. We are here to serve.Sincerely,Tom Burke Kurt Schaff Jeremy Haag1


BLACK GROVE ERICA CHOICEA beautiful blending of <strong>the</strong> herd sireproducing Erica, Dixie Erica, BemindfulMaid and Primrose families, from <strong>the</strong>mating of <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCCEmblazon 854E with a full sister to <strong>the</strong>Pathfinder Sire Leachman Right Time.This donor prospect records individualIMF and RE ratios of 106 and 117,respectively, and has a progeny weaningratio of 100 on her first two calves.A flush sister was <strong>the</strong> top-selling cow of<strong>the</strong> 2010 Black Grove Sale to SarrattFarms where she serves as a donor andano<strong>the</strong>r was a donor at Coleman <strong>Angus</strong>Ranch where she sold for $16,000.1Black Grove Erica 780BLACK GROVE ERICA 780 - Lot 1Birth Date: 11-26-2007 Cow +15997120 Tattoo: 780#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807+8#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615+.14re#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522+.39Castle Hill Erica C035 N Bar Primrose 2424fat+13517204 Leachman Erica 0025 #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]+.042Leachman Erica 8058$W+34.56SELLING BUYER’S BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENCHOICE OF LOT +1.2 .32 +42 .27 +66 .25 +20 .30 +10.361 OR LOT 2. 92%Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 1A) by SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035.2Black Grove Erica 781CASTLE HILL ERICA C035- The $120,000 dam of Lots 1 and 2,grandam of Lots 2A, 3 and 4.Birth Date: 11-29-2007 Cow +15997121 Tattoo: 781#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807+5#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203Dixie Erica of CH 615Marb+.10re#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522+.24Castle Hill Erica C035 N Bar Primrose 2424fat+13517204 Leachman Erica 0025 #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]+.035Leachman Erica 8058$W+40.49BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN+1.2 .29 +44 .27 +70 .24 +22 .29 +11.22SELLING BUYER’SCHOICE OF LOT1 OR LOT 2.Bred to calve approximately January 26, 2014 to BLACK GROVEJUNEAU 261. Examined safe. 92%An outstanding blending of famous familiesby <strong>the</strong> established Pathfinder Sire OCCEmblazon 854E, from an outstandingdonor dam who sold one-half interest for$60,000 for a $120,000 valuation as <strong>the</strong>featured Lot 1, top-selling cow of <strong>the</strong> 2006Black Grove Sale to Sauk Valley <strong>Angus</strong>and Craigmore Farms.A flush sister was <strong>the</strong> top-selling cow of <strong>the</strong>2010 Black Grove Sale to Sarratt Farms.This cow records a progeny weaning ratioof 104 on three calves.Flushed once for 14 transferrable embryos.BLACK GROVE ERICA 781 - Lot 22LEACHMAN ERICA 0025 - The$45,000 grandam of Lots 1 and 2, thirddam of Lots 2A, 3 and 4.


2A34ERICABlack Grove Erica 132Birth Date: 10-3-2011 Cow 17162355 Tattoo: 132OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FI+1214456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BI-.02re#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807I+.61Black Grove Erica 781 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat+15997121 +Castle Hill Erica C035 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.016Leachman Erica 0025$W+40.44This daughter of BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN<strong>the</strong> proven sire, I+.6 .05 I+46 .05 I+75 .05 I+24 .05 +5.41OCC Missing LinkHHHH+ 66%830M, is linebred to <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire, OCC Emblazon 854E, from anoutstanding dam who records a progeny weaning ratio of 104 on three calves.The $120,000 valued grandam is a full sister to <strong>the</strong> $160,000 Pathfinder Sire, LeachmanRight Time.Bred to calve approximately March 19, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.Black Grove Erica 209Birth Date: 3-31-2012 Cow 17264182 Tattoo: 209#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWBlack Grove Elation N Bar Primrose 2424N/A+16226407 +Sinclair Lady 3R1 4465 #RR Rito 707 [DDF]Marb+Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286N/AreSVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Erica 054 SVF Primrose Lady 9446fat+14748193 +Castle Hill Erica C035 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]N/ALeachman Erica 0025$W+30.36An elite blending BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENof <strong>the</strong> Erica, Lady +1.7 .31 +48 .21 +82 .13 +24 .13 -4.95and PrimroseHHH+ 100%families, by <strong>the</strong> successful champion and sire, Black Grove Elation.This heifer has an individual weaning ratio of 108, from a dam who records a progenyweaning ratio of 104 on four calves by <strong>the</strong> rare and valuable, SVF Bandolier,descending from <strong>the</strong> $120,000 valued Castle Hill Erica C035.Exposed to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261 after June 26, 2013.Black Grove Erica 142Birth Date: 8-15-2011 Cow 17569066 Tattoo: 142#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWBlack Grove Elation N Bar Primrose 2424N/A+16226407 +Sinclair Lady 3R1 4465 #RR Rito 707 [DDF]Marb+Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286N/Are#Summitcrest High Prime 0H29 [DDF] #Gardens Prime TimeN/ABlack Grove Erica 344Summitcrest Missie 2F55fat+14747579 +Castle Hill Erica C035 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]N/ALeachman Erica 0025$W+31.35A three-quarter BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENsister to <strong>the</strong> I+1.2 .05 I+46 .05 I+76 .05 I+21 .05 +1.72previous heifer,HHHH+ 92%sired by Black Grove Elation, descending from <strong>the</strong> $120,000 valuedCastle Hill Erica C035, and <strong>the</strong> $45,000 Leachman Erica 0025.The dam of this heifer is a maternal sister to <strong>the</strong> cows featured as Lots 1 and 2.Exposed to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261 after May 1, 2013.5ALADYBLACK GROVE LADY 135 - Lot 5Black Grove Lady 135Birth Date: 10-23-2011 Cow 17571351 Tattoo: 135#OCC Homer 650H [DDF]+OCC Focus 813FCWOCC Linebred 661L [DDF]+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/A14051770 +OCC Dixie Erica 686J #+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]Marb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/Are#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Lady 950 Leachman Erica 0025fat+16663808 +SH Lady 4465 5119 Ideal 8103 of Eldo 5110 5213N/A+Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286$W+27.11This unique and BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENvaluable daughter -.6 .23 +36 .24 +70 .23 +19 .18 +8.26of OCC LinebredHHHHH 50%661L descends from <strong>the</strong> legendary feed-efficiency matriarch, Ideal 4465of 6807 4286, who generated more than $2.5 million in progeny sales.The dam of this female is <strong>the</strong> result of mating <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire, Leachman RightTime, with a full sister to <strong>the</strong> ABS Global sire, Ideal 7451 of 8103 4465.Her dam is a flush sister to <strong>the</strong> Black Grove herd sire, Black Grove Time 519.Bred to calve November 29, 2013 to SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035. Examined safe.Black Grove ElationBirth Date: 12-7-2008 Bull +16226407 Tattoo: 338#Emulation N Bar 5522#Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]CWN Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]Ankony 8F78 Lass 8F275I+33#10776479 N Bar Primrose 2424 #Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]MarbPrimrose N Bar 9962I-.07re#RR Rito 707 [DDF]Rito N BarI+.25Sinclair Lady 3R1 4465 Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3fat+14378380 +Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 #DHD Traveler 6807I+.030EE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254$W+33.51FOR REFERENCE BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENONLY.+1.1 .47 +53 .38 +88 .29 +17 .24 +3.40The popular2009 South Carolina State Fair Reserve Grand Champion Bull whosefull sister, Sinclair Lady 7X7 3R1, sold one-half interest for $25,500 for a $51,000valuation as <strong>the</strong> top-selling two-year-old of <strong>the</strong> 2009 Sterling Hunter Sale to Vintage<strong>Angus</strong> Ranch, and ano<strong>the</strong>r full sister was <strong>the</strong> $12,500 top-selling pregnancy of <strong>the</strong>2008 Black Grove Sale that went on to be <strong>the</strong> $17,500 top-selling heifer of <strong>the</strong> 2009Whitestone Sale.This bull is a full bro<strong>the</strong>r-in-blood to <strong>the</strong> ABS Global sire, Sinclair Picasso, from a$25,000 dam who is a full sister to <strong>the</strong> ABS Global sire, Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9.LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME - From <strong>the</strong> same familyas Lots 1 through 4.3BLACK GROVE ELATION - Reference Sire A


BLACK GROVE BLACK BELLE FAMILY9BLACK GROVE BLACK BELLE 904 - Lot 9Black Grove Black Belle 904Birth Date: 2-5-2009 Cow 16475322 Tattoo: 904OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858F+1214456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816B+0re#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807+.68Black Grove Black Belle 326 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat+15582105 +Black Grove Black Belle 110 #+SAF 598 Bando 5175 [DDF]+.007H 96 Black Belle 442$W+38.96A special feature BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENfrom <strong>the</strong> family +.5 .29 +44 .27 +76 .23 +22 .27 +8.85descending fromHHHH+ 100%<strong>the</strong> legendary H 96 Black Belle 442 who was a model of longevity and<strong>Angus</strong> quality.This cow records a progeny weaning ratio of 101 on her first two calves and a progenyyearling ratio of 104 on one head by OCC Missing Link 830M, from a dam with aprogeny weaning ratio of 105 on two calves.This cow is a powerful donor prospect.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 9A) by LEACHMAN RIGHT TIME.10Black Grove Black Belle 207Birth Date: 3-12-2012 Cow 17266744 Tattoo: 207OCC Missing Link 830MOCC Headliner 661HCWBlack Grove Missing Link 308+OCC Dixie Erica 946KN/A16226404 Black Grove Chloe 126 #+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]Marb+Black Grove Chloe 604N/Are#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Black Belle 908 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807fat+16550526 +Black Grove Black Belle 110 #+SAF 598 Bando 5175 [DDF]N/AH 96 Black Belle 442$W+27.32A granddaughter of BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN<strong>the</strong> Black Grove +0 .29 +37 .19 +69 .11 +22 .12 +3.46featured donor,HHHH+ 58%Black Grove Black Belle 110, descending from <strong>the</strong> legendary H 96 BlackBelle 442.This bred heifer features a pedigree stacked for moderate birth weight and solid cowfamilies.Bred to calve approximately April 9, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.511BLACK GROVE BLACK BELLE 110 -The grandam of Lots 9 and 10, dam of Lot 11.Black Grove Black Belle 081Birth Date: 1-1-2010 Cow +17010163 Tattoo: 081#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF] #Band 234 of Ideal 3163CWDHD Traveler 6807 QAS Blackbird Eve 601 1+15#10858958 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbBemindful Maid of RR 1079+.18re#+SAF 598 Bando 5175 [DDF] #Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]+.18Black Grove Black Belle 110 +SAF Royal Lass 1002fat+13907170 H 96 Black Belle 442 #RR Rito Highroller 7019-.010Black Belle 47$W+25.45This young donor BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENprospect by <strong>the</strong> +1.4 .27 +36 .24 +69 .23 +21 .26 +5.79Pathfinder Sire,HHHHH+ 92%DHD Traveler 6807, has a progeny weaning ratio of 107 combined withprogeny IMF and RE ratios of 104 and 102, respectively, on her first calf.The powerful donor dam of this cow is considered <strong>the</strong> all-time greatest daughter of <strong>the</strong>legendary H 96 Black Belle 442.A flush sister produced Lot 10.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 11A) by N BAR EMULATION EXT.BLACK GROVE BLACK BELLE 081 - Lot 11


BLACK GROVE EVERELDA ENTENSE FAMILY1213BLACK GROVE ENTENSE 134 - Lot 15Black Grove Entense 082Birth Date: 12-28-2009 Cow +17010158 Tattoo: 082#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF] #Band 234 of Ideal 3163CWDHD Traveler 6807 QAS Blackbird Eve 601 1I+4#10858958 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbBemindful Maid of RR 1079I+.18re#GDAR Rainmaker 340#Lovana [RTF]I+.24BT Everelda Entense 814L#Lady Blackbird 987 GDARfat+14180695 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 #Traveler 124 GDARI-.004#Sitz Everelda Entense 1791$W+21.96A genetic gem from BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN<strong>the</strong> incredible +0 .29 +28 .26 +59 .24 +23 .26 +5.44Black Grove donor,HHHH+ 100%BT Everelda Entense 814L, with a pedigree that stacks <strong>the</strong> time-testedPathfinder Sires, DHD Traveler 6807, GDAR Rainmaker 340 and Traveler 124 GDAR,descending from <strong>the</strong> legendary Sitz Everelda Entense 1905.This donor prospect has a progeny weaning ratio of 104 on one calf and a flush sisterproduced Lot 13.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 12A) by SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035.Black Grove Entense 205Birth Date: 3-3-2012 Cow 17268315 Tattoo: 205#OCC Homer 650H [DDF]+OCC Focus 813FCWOCC Linebred 661L [DDF]+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/A14051770 +OCC Dixie Erica 686J #+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]Marb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/Are#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Entense 086 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807fat+17010160 +BT Everelda Entense 814L #GDAR Rainmaker 340N/ASitz Everelda Entense 1905$W+28.39This daughter of BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENOCC Linebred -2.0 .32 +31 .25 +61 .20 +18 .19 +14.56661L descendsHHHHH+100%from <strong>the</strong> legendary Sitz Everelda Entense 1905, produced from a damwho is a flush sister to Lot 12.The grandam is <strong>the</strong> incredible Black Grove foundation donor, BT Everelda Entense814L.Bred to calve approximately April 4, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.61415BT EVERELDA ENTENSE 814L - Thedam of Lots 12, 14, 16, 17 and 18.Black Grove Entense 014Birth Date: 4-1-2010 Cow +16665883 Tattoo: 014OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FI+714456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BI+.04re#GDAR Rainmaker 340#Lovana [RTF]I+.56BT Everelda Entense 814L#Lady Blackbird 987 GDARfat+14180695 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 #Traveler 124 GDARI+.006#Sitz Everelda Entense 1791$W+25.76This young cow BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENfrom <strong>the</strong> embryo -.7 .29 +33 .26 +61 .24 +25 .26 +.41program is by <strong>the</strong>HHHH+ 100%proven sire OCC Missing Link 830M, from <strong>the</strong> incredible BT EvereldaEntense 814L who records a progeny ribeye ratio of 103 on 13 head evaluated byultrasound.The legendary grandam of this cow generated more than $1.6 million in progeny sales.A full sister produced Lot 15.Bred to calve approximately February 16, 2014 to BLACK GROVE TIME 519.Examined safe.Black Grove Entense 134Birth Date: 10-14-2011 Cow 17162408 Tattoo: 134+OCC Focus 813F#Basin Rainmaker 654XCWOCC Paxton 730P Dixie Erica of CH 1019I+414940735 OCC Blackbird 736K #+OCC Great Plains 943G [DDF]MarbOCC Blackbird 824GI+.23reOCC Missing Link 830MOCC Headliner 661HI+.68Black Grove Entense 931+OCC Dixie Erica 946Kfat+16535074 +BT Everelda Entense 814L #GDAR Rainmaker 340I+.008Sitz Everelda Entense 1905$W+35.72This special feature BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENdonor prospect -.6 .35 +47 .28 +80 .25 +22 .20 +1.46has outstandingHHHHH+ 42%individual weaning and yearling ratios of 123 as <strong>the</strong> top-performingfemale of her calf crop.This special sale attraction by OCC Paxton 730P is from a dam who records a progenyweaning ratio of 120 on her first two calves and is a full sister to <strong>the</strong> cow who sellsas Lot 14, descending from <strong>the</strong> Black Grove foundation donor, BT Everelda Entense814L.Bred to calve January 9, 2014 to QAS TRAVELER 23-4. Examined safe.


16BLACK GROVE EVERELDA ENTENSE FAMILYBlack Grove Entense 007Birth Date: 2-11-2010 Cow +16774300 Tattoo: 007#Emulation N Bar 5522#Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]CWN Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]Ankony 8F78 Lass 8F275I+13#10776479 N Bar Primrose 2424 #Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]MarbPrimrose N Bar 9962I+.20re#GDAR Rainmaker 340#Lovana [RTF]I+.14BT Everelda Entense 814L#Lady Blackbird 987 GDARfat+14180695 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 #Traveler 124 GDARI+.029#Sitz Everelda Entense 1791$W+14.32A special saleBEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENattraction backed +.5 .31 +25 .27 +53 .24 +15 .29 +14.06by <strong>the</strong> time-testedHHHHH+ 92%Pathfinder Sires, N Bar Emulation EXT, GDAR Rainmaker 340 andTraveler 124 GDAR, from <strong>the</strong> incredible Black Grove foundation donor who is one of<strong>the</strong> all-time great daughters of <strong>the</strong> legendary Sitz Everelda Entense 1905.A flush sister sells as Lot 17.Bred to calve approximately March 19, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.17Black Grove Entense 004Birth Date: 1-24-2010 Cow +16665878 Tattoo: 004#Emulation N Bar 5522#Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]CWN Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]Ankony 8F78 Lass 8F275I+13#10776479 N Bar Primrose 2424 #Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]MarbPrimrose N Bar 9962I+.20re#GDAR Rainmaker 340#Lovana [RTF]I+.14BT Everelda Entense 814L#Lady Blackbird 987 GDARfat+14180695 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 #Traveler 124 GDARI+.029#Sitz Everelda Entense 1791$W+17.70This flush sister to BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENLots 16 records a +.4 .30 +30 .26 +58 .24 +22 .27 +1.20progeny weaningHHHHH+ 92%ratio of 106 on her first calf.This cow is a product of <strong>the</strong> embryo program from <strong>the</strong> Black Grove foundation donor,BT Everelda Entense 814L, sired by N Bar Emulation EXT, <strong>the</strong> most widely-used sirein breed history.Bred to calve January 19, 2014 to SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035. Examined safe.18Black Grove Everelda 881Birth Date: 1-7-2008 Cow +15997123 Tattoo: 881#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF] #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]CWSVF Bandolier #Bon View Dora 56+1712224884 SVF Primrose Lady 9446 #+GDAR Oscar 711Marb#Primrose Lady 446 GDAR+.42re#GDAR Rainmaker 340#Lovana [RTF]+.28BT Everelda Entense 814L#Lady Blackbird 987 GDARfat+14180695 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 #Traveler 124 GDAR+.022#Sitz Everelda Entense 1791$W+26.00A genetic gem from BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENan embryo mating +1.0 .31 +34 .27 +67 .24 +29 .30 -4.42by <strong>the</strong> rare andHHH+ 100%valuable SVF Bandolier, from <strong>the</strong> Black Grove foundation donor, BTEverelda Entense 814L. This donor prospect has a beautiful udder.This cow recorded an individual IMF ratio of 120 and has a progeny birth ratio of 99combined with a progeny weaning ratio of 101 on three calves.Sells with a bull calf at side (Lot 18A) calved March 24, 2013 by BLACK GROVEELATION.Bred to calve approximately March 19, 2014 to BLACK GROVE TIME 519.Examined safe.18B Black Grove Everelda 211Birth Date: 4-3-2012 Cow 17264184 Tattoo: 211#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWBlack Grove Elation N Bar Primrose 2424N/A+16226407 +Sinclair Lady 3R1 4465 #RR Rito 707 [DDF]Marb+Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286N/AreSVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Everelda 881 SVF Primrose Lady 9446fat+15997123 +BT Everelda Entense 814L #GDAR Rainmaker 340N/ASitz Everelda Entense 1905$W+26.27This daughter of <strong>the</strong> BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENSouth Carolina +.8 .31 +38 .21 +72 .13 +23 .13 +.81State Fair ReserveHHHH+ 66%Grand Champion Bull, Black Grove Elation, features an elite blending of<strong>the</strong> Everelda Entense, Lady and Primrose families, from a dam with a progeny birthratio of 99 combined with a progeny weaning ratio of 101 on three calves.The dam of this heifer also recorded an individual IMF ratio of 120.Bred to calve approximately April 18, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.7SITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 1905 - Featuring her influence.19Birth Date: 4-13-2011 Cow 17003907 Tattoo: 112#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWBlack Grove Traveler 019 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807N/A+16645641 +MH Polly 906 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]MarbVDAR Polly 836N/AreSVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Everelda 881 SVF Primrose Lady 9446fat+15997123 +BT Everelda Entense 814L #GDAR Rainmaker 340N/ASitz Everelda Entense 1905$W+26.08A two-year-oldBEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENdaughter of <strong>the</strong> +1.5 .14 +37 .19 +69 .12 +25 .13 -.58cow who sells asHHHH+ 66%Lot 18 with a blending of famous families.This cow recorded an individual weaning ratio of 108.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 19A) by SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035.2021Black Grove Everelda 112Black Grove Everelda 039Birth Date: 11-11-2010 Cow 17003898 Tattoo: 039+OCC Focus 813F#Basin Rainmaker 654XCWOCC Paxton 730P Dixie Erica of CH 1019I+1014940735 OCC Blackbird 736K #+OCC Great Plains 943G [DDF]MarbOCC Blackbird 824GI+.25re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.49Black Grove Everelda 882 Leachman Erica 0025fat+16070049 +BT Everelda Entense 814L #GDAR Rainmaker 340I+.015Sitz Everelda Entense 1905$W+21.39An exciting young BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENcow from <strong>the</strong> -.3 .27 +33 .23 +63 .22 +12 .24 +17.16Everelda EntenseHHHHH+ 42%family by OCC Paxton 730P, from a dam by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder SireLeachman Right Time.The grandam is <strong>the</strong> Black Grove foundation donor BT Everelda Entense 814L.Bred to calve January 19, 2014 to SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035. Examined safe.Coleman Everelda Entense 547Birth Date: 4-25-2005 Cow +15032392 Tattoo: 547#Bon View New Design 1407 [DDC] #B/R New Design 036 [DDC]CWGAR Integrity [DDC] Bon View Pride 664I+21#+14222612 GAR Precision 1019 #GAR Precision 1680Marb#+GAR Ext 755I+.40re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.26Sitz Everelda Entense 4789 Leachman Erica 0025fat+13430183 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 #GDAR Rainmaker 340I+.017Sitz Everelda Entense 2335POTENTIAL CARRIER: NH$W+30.01A powerful daughter BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENof <strong>the</strong> $54,000 I+1.4 .05 I+37 .05 I+67 .05 I+23 .05 +6.25valued SitzHHH 75%Everelda Entense 4789 who recorded progeny IMF and RE ratios of 102and 101, respectively, on 80 head with 29 daughters in production.The grandam is <strong>the</strong> world record-setting Sitz Everelda Entense 1137.Sells with a bull calf at side (Lot 21A) calved June 4, 2013 by BLACK GROVEELATION. Exposed to BLACK GROVE TIME 519 after July 1, 2013.


22BLACK GROVE FOREVER LADY FAMILY24GDAR FOREVER LADY 98 - Featuring her influence.Black Grove Forever Lady 910Birth Date: 2-3-2009 Cow +16550145 Tattoo: 910#RR Rito 707 [DDF]Rito N BarCWSinclair Rito Legacy 3R9 Eriskay of Rollin Rock 3I-1+14378386 +Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 #DHD Traveler 6807MarbEE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254I+.02re#Traveler 124 GDAR#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]I-.04Shadybrook Forever Lady 135HRachel Rito 813 GDARfat+13246040 #GDAR Forever Lady 98 #GDAR Rainmaker 340I+.013+GDAR Forever Lady 719$W+27.82This cow blends <strong>the</strong> BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENForever Lady and +2.0 .29 +36 .25 +64 .23 +26 .27 +1.84Lady families byHHHH 100%<strong>the</strong> ABS Global sire, Sinclair Rito Legacy 3R9.This cow recorded an individual ribeye ratio of 116 and is a product of <strong>the</strong> embryoprogram, from a donor dam with a progeny weaning ratio of 110 on four natural calvesand a progeny yearling ratio of 117 on one head, combined with a progeny ribeye ratioof 102 on 23 head.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 22A) by SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035.23Black Grove Forever Lady 839Birth Date: 12-27-2008 Cow +16226413 Tattoo: 839#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807I-2#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615I+.10re#Traveler 124 GDAR#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]I+.38Shadybrook Forever Lady 135HRachel Rito 813 GDARfat+13246040 #GDAR Forever Lady 98 #GDAR Rainmaker 340I+.017+GDAR Forever Lady 719$W+34.56This Black Grove BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENdonor produced 18 +2.1 .31 +44 .27 +72 .24 +23 .30 +5.63grade 1 embryosHHHHH 100%in her first flush.This daughter of <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire, OCC Emblazon 854E, has a progeny weaningratio of 104 on two calves along with individual IMF and RE ratios of 102 and 105,respectively, from a time-tested Black Grove donor who is <strong>the</strong> result of mating <strong>the</strong>legendary Pathfinder Sire, Traveler 124 GDAR, with <strong>the</strong> $85,000 Pathfinder Dam,GDAR Forever Lady 98.Bred to calve December 15, 2013 to SINCLAIR RITO LEGACY 3R9. Examined safe.#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807N/ABlack Grove Forever Lady 840 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat+16226414 +Shadybrook Forever Lady 135H #Traveler 124 GDARN/A#GDAR Forever Lady 98$W+27.36This double-bred BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENdescendant of <strong>the</strong> +1.8 .14 +39 .19 +68 .12 +23 .13 +2.55Pathfinder Sire,HHHHH+ 66%DHD Traveler 6807, from <strong>the</strong> Forever Lady family, recorded an individualweaning ratio of 102, from a dam who records a progeny weaning ratio of 110 on twocalves.The dam of this female is a flush sister to Lot 23.Exposed to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261 from February 25, 2013 to June 1, 2013.Examined safe.25Black Grove Forever Lady 124Birth Date: 9-10-2011 Cow 17162407 Tattoo: 124+OCC Focus 813F#Basin Rainmaker 654XCWOCC Paxton 730P Dixie Erica of CH 1019I-114940735 OCC Blackbird 736K #+OCC Great Plains 943G [DDF]MarbOCC Blackbird 824GI+.25reOCC Linebred 661L [DDF]#OCC Homer 650H [DDF]I+.59Black Grove Forever Lady 902+OCC Dixie Erica 686Jfat16535958 +Black Grove Forever Lady 376 #+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]I-.001+Black Grove Forever Lady 06L$W+28.27This Forever Lady BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENheifer features a +.1 .34 +40 .27 +73 .25 +11 .19 +19.25pedigree whichHHHH+ 25%stacks three consecutive generations of Ohlde sires, sired by OCCPaxton 730P, from a dam by OCC Linebred 661L, stemming from a grandam by OCCEmblazon 854E.The grandam sells as Lot 26.Bred to calve approximately January 8, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.26Black Grove Forever Lady 113Birth Date: 4-16-2011 Cow 17003908 Tattoo: 113#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWBlack Grove Traveler 019 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807N/A+16645641 +MH Polly 906 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]VDAR Polly 836MarbN/AreBlack Grove Forever Lady 376Birth Date: 12-20-2006 Cow +15582107 Tattoo: 376#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807+5#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615+.12re#+Baldridge Notch AC#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]+.34Black Grove Forever Lady 06L +SVF Blackbird 1620fat+14178165 +Tomaw Forever Lady 03E #+Leachman Right Time+.008+SVF Forever Lady 176B$W+27.39A granddaughter of BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENTomaw Forever +3.5 .28 +42 .25 +74 .22 +10 .27 +24.90Lady 03E whoHHHH 100%generated more than $100,000 in progeny sales.This female by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCC Emblazon 854E is <strong>the</strong> grandam of Lot 25.Bred to calve approximately January 7, 2014 to BLACK GROVE TIME 519.Examined safe.SHADYBROOK FOREVER LADY 135H - The dam ofLots 22 and 23, grandam of Lot 24.8TOMAW FOREVER LADY 03E - The grandam of Lot 26.


27Black Grove Polly 939BLACK GROVE POLLY FAMILYBirth Date: 11-15-2009 Cow +16535887 Tattoo: 939#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF] #Band 234 of Ideal 3163CWDHD Traveler 6807 QAS Blackbird Eve 601 1+17#10858958 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 #PBC 707 1M F0203Bemindful Maid of RR 1079Marb+.24SVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]+.30Black Grove Polly 302 SVF Primrose Lady 9446fat+14358489 +Black Grove Polly 819 #Traveler 124 GDAR-.009VDAR Polly 836$W+21.41This young cow BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENproduced in <strong>the</strong> +2.6 .26 +36 .27 +71 .22 +21 .25 +4.67embryo programHHHH+ 100%is by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire DHD Traveler 6807, from a second-generationBlack Grove donor with progeny IMF and RE ratios of 103 and 102, respectively,on six head and five daughters in production who post a collective progeny weaningratio of 104. This powerful donor prospect has tremendous phenotype and a beautifuludder.A flush sister produced Lot 28.Bred April 30, 2013 to OCC PAXTON 730P. Exposed to BLACK GROVE ELATIONafter May 5, 2013. Examined safe.27ABlack Grove Polly 201Birth Date: 1-4-2012 Cow 17264179 Tattoo: 201OCC Missing Link 830MOCC Headliner 661HCWBlack Grove Missing Link 308+OCC Dixie Erica 946KN/A16226404 Black Grove Chloe 126 #+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]Marb+Black Grove Chloe 604N/Are#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Polly 939 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807fat+16535887 +Black Grove Polly 302 SVF BandolierN/A+Black Grove Polly 819$W+25.27This bred heifer is a BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENgranddaughter of +1.5 .26 +37 .18 +70 .11 +23 .11 +1.69<strong>the</strong> proven sires,HHHH+ 50%OCC Missing Link 830M and DHD Traveler 6807, stemming from agrandam who is a second-generation Black Grove donor tracing to a $35,000 valuedthird dam.Bred to calve approximately April 4, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.28Black Grove Polly 131Birth Date: 10-1-2011 Cow 17123264 Tattoo: 131#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWWulffs Ext 6106 N Bar Primrose 2424I+23#+12813196 Wulffs Erica Dianna C116 #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]MarbWulffs Erica Dianna A308I+.24re#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]I+.21Black Grove Polly 933 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807fat+16535884 +Black Grove Polly 302 SVF BandolierI-.018+Black Grove Polly 819$W+36.77This beautiful donor BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENprospect combines +.4 .34 +54 .27 +89 .25 +25 .21 -7.65an individual birthHHHH+ 66%ratio of 96 with individual weaning and yearling ratios of 129 and 120,respectively, from a dam with a progeny weaning ratio of 119 on two calves.The dam of this female is a flush sister to Lot 27.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 28A) by SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035.29Black Grove Polly 037Birth Date: 8-31-2010 Cow +16729374 Tattoo: 037OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FI+2114456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BI+.10reSVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]I+.62Black Grove Polly 302 SVF Primrose Lady 9446fat+14358489 +Black Grove Polly 819 #Traveler 124 GDARI+.005VDAR Polly 836$W+27.81One of <strong>the</strong> most BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENpowerful first calf +2.1 .26 +39 .26 +72 .22 +21 .25 +6.86heifers in <strong>the</strong> herdHHHH+ 100%with a tremendous udder.This maternal sister to Lot 27 is by <strong>the</strong> proven sire OCC Missing Link 830M.The grandam sold one-half interest for $17,500 for a $35,000 valuation to Cedar BayFarm as <strong>the</strong> top seller of a past Black Grove sale, and <strong>the</strong> third dam was <strong>the</strong> $26,000top-selling cow of a past VDAR sale.Bred to calve November 26, 2013 to OCC JUNEAU 807J. Examined safe.re93031BLACK GROVE POLLY 939 - Lot 27Black Grove Polly 919Birth Date: 4-10-2009 Cow Reg.No.Pdg. Tattoo: 919#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]S CW D CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 -8 +18#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203Marb MarbDixie Erica of CH 615+.04 +.37re reSVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF] +.76 +.05Black Grove Polly 013 SVF Primrose Lady 9446 fat fat+14358503 +Black Grove Polly 819 #Traveler 124 GDAR+.019 -.001VDAR Polly 836$W $W+42.74+24.80A blending of <strong>the</strong> BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENDixie Erica and S +.8 .97 +46 .96 +75 .94 +13 .93 +25.45Polly families, D +3.1 .30 +36 .27 +70 .23 +23 .30 +6.22stemming fromHHHHH+ 100%<strong>the</strong> $35,000 valued Black Grove Polly 819.The third dam is <strong>the</strong> $26,000 VDAR Polly 836.Bred to calve October 24, 2013 to SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035. Examined safe.Black Grove Polly 111Birth Date: 4-5-2011 Cow 17003906 Tattoo: 111#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWBlack Grove Traveler 019 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807N/A+16645641 +MH Polly 906 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]MarbVDAR Polly 836N/Are#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]N/ABlack Grove Polly 913 Leachman Erica 0025fat+16640021 MH Polly 254 #+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]N/A+MH Polly 906$W+25.26This doublebredPolly is a +1.9 .14 +36 .19 +65 .12 +22 .12 +5.19BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENgranddaughterHHHH+ 66%of <strong>the</strong> time-tested Pathfinder Sires, DHD Traveler 6807 and LeachmanRight Time, stemming from a grandam and third dam who both served as Black Grovefoundation females.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 31A) by SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035.BLACK GROVE POLLY 131 - Lot 28


BLACK GROVE POLLY FAMILYA full sister to <strong>the</strong> Black Grove donor, MH Polly254, who produced <strong>the</strong> outstanding bred heiferfeatured as Lot 33.This young cow by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire, OCCEmblazon 854E, recorded an individual IMFratio of 128 and has a progeny birth ratio of98 combined with a progeny weaning ratio of101 on two calves, from a donor dam with aprogeny weaning ratio of 107 on five naturalcalves and a progeny yearling ratio of 117 onone head.A true donor prospect with an excellent udder.32BLACK GROVE POLLY 903 - Lot 32Black Grove Polly 903Birth Date: 1-29-2009 Cow +16475321 Tattoo: 903#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807+2#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615+.25re#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522+.30MH Polly 906 N Bar Primrose 2424fat+13460199 VDAR Polly 836 #VDAR New Trend 315 [DDF]+.016VDAR Polly 215$WBred to calve+40.81BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENNovember 24,2013 to SAV+1.7 .29 +41 .25 +68 .23 +20 .27 +18.46HHHHH 100%FINAL ANSWER 0035. Examined safe.33Black Grove Polly 139VDAR POLLY 836 - Featuring herinfluence.Birth Date: 11-28-2011 Cow 17162431 Tattoo: 139+OCC Focus 813F#Basin Rainmaker 654XCWOCC Paxton 730P Dixie Erica of CH 1019I+314940735 OCC Blackbird 736K #+OCC Great Plains 943G [DDF]MarbOCC Blackbird 824GI+.28re#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807I+.61MH Polly 254 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat14306368 +MH Polly 906 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.017VDAR Polly 836$WBred to calve+35.85BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENJanuary 6, +.8 .33 +44 .26 +72 .22 +20 .21 +9.222014 to QASTRAVELER 23-4. Examined safe.HHHH+ 75%A special sale attraction by OCC Paxton 730Pwith individual weaning and yearling ratios of104, produced as a natural calf from <strong>the</strong> BlackGrove donor, MH Polly 254, who records aprogeny weaning ratio of 113 on five naturalcalves and a progeny yearling ratio of 106 onthree head, along with progeny IMF and REratios of 103 and 107, respectively, on twocalves.Four maternal sisters post a collective progenyweaning ratio of 101 and a full sister to <strong>the</strong> damof this female sells as Lot 32.A true donor prospect with long term potential.BLACK GROVE POLLY 139 - Lot 3310VDAR POLLY 215 - Featuring herinfluence.


BLACK GROVE ENCHANTRESS AND CHLOE FAMILIES34 Black Grove Enchantress 010Birth Date: 2-27-2010 Cow 16772349 Tattoo: 010+OCC Focus 813F#Basin Rainmaker 654XCWOCC Paxton 730P Dixie Erica of CH 1019I+2114940735 OCC Blackbird 736K #+OCC Great Plains 943G [DDF]MarbOCC Blackbird 824GI+.31re#SAV 8180 Traveler 004 [DDF-RDF] #Sitz Traveler 8180 [DDF]I+.53Black Grove Enchantress 866 +Boyd Forever Lady 8003fat+16266784 +Black Grove Enchantress 153 SVF BandolierI+.026#+Basin Enchantress D14A$W+27.16This promisingBEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENyoung female by +1.4 .23 +44 .25 +78 .22 +17 .20 +6.04OCC Paxton 730PHHHH+ 42%is from a dam who is a product of <strong>the</strong> embryo program by <strong>the</strong> PathfinderSire SAV 8180 Traveler 004.The grandam is also a product of <strong>the</strong> embryo program and she is from <strong>the</strong> mating of<strong>the</strong> rare and valuable SVF Bandolier with <strong>the</strong> Black Grove foundation Pathfinder Dam,Basin Enchantress D14A.Bred to calve December 14, 2013 to OCC JUNEAU 807J. Examined safe.35Black Grove Enchantress 084Birth Date: 2-1-2010 Cow +17007470 Tattoo: 084#Emulation N Bar 5522#Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]CWN Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]Ankony 8F78 Lass 8F275I+31#10776479 N Bar Primrose 2424 #Emulation 31 [DWF-RDF]MarbPrimrose N Bar 9962I+.26reSVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]I+.21Black Grove Enchantress 153 SVF Primrose Lady 9446fat+14358510 #+Basin Enchantress D14A #GT Maximum [DDF]I+.029DS Enchantress 2137$W+16.56A young cow from BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN<strong>the</strong> Enchantress +2.9 .28 +41 .25 +74 .23 +15 .27 +5.26family by <strong>the</strong> timetestedPathfinder Sire N Bar Emulation EXT who is <strong>the</strong> most widely-usedHHHH+ 92%sire in breed history.The donor dam records a progeny birth ratio of 98 combined with a progeny weaningratio of 108 on five natural calves and a progeny yearling ratio of 116 on one head,and <strong>the</strong> grandam is a Pathfinder Dam.Bred to calve approximately March 4, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.36Black Grove Enchantress 914Birth Date: 3-25-2009 Cow +16482138 Tattoo: 914#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWLeachman Right Time N Bar Primrose 2424+35#+11750711 Leachman Erica 0025 #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]MarbLeachman Erica 8058+.28reSVF Bandolier#Bon View Bando 598 [DDF]+.17Black Grove Enchantress 153 SVF Primrose Lady 9446fat+14358510 #+Basin Enchantress D14A #GT Maximum [DDF]+.026DS Enchantress 2137$W+22.81One of Walter’s BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENfavorites with +3.0 .31 +44 .26 +78 .23 +19 .29 +2.45excellentHHHH+ 92%phenotype.A maternal sister to Lot 35 by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire Leachman Right Time.This cow has individual IMF and RE ratios of 133 and 124, respectively, and balancesa progeny birth ratio of 98 with a progeny weaning ratio of 102 on two calves, from adonor dam with a progeny birth ratio of 98 combined with a progeny weaning ratio of108 on five natural calves and a progeny yearling ratio of 116 on one head.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 36A) by QAS TRAVELER 23-4.38BLACK GROVE ENCHANTRESS 010 - Lot 34Black Grove Chloe 120Birth Date: 9-1-2011 Cow 17162423 Tattoo: 120+OCC Focus 813F#Basin Rainmaker 654XCWOCC Paxton 730P Dixie Erica of CH 1019I+1714940735 OCC Blackbird 736K #+OCC Great Plains 943G [DDF]MarbOCC Blackbird 824GI+.34re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.50Black Grove Chloe 694 Leachman Erica 0025fat14827136 +Black Grove Chloe250 SVF BandolierI+.010Basin Chloe 940A$W+28.73This bred heifer BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENby OCC Paxton +.9 .35 +45 .27 +80 .26 +20 .19 +1.27730P records anHHH+ 75%individual weaning ratio of 107 and an individual yearling ratio of 109,from a dam by Leachman Right Time with progeny weaning and yearling ratios of 104and 101, respectively, on two calves.The grandam is a product of <strong>the</strong> embryo program at Black Grove.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 38A) by QAS TRAVELER 23-4.39Black Grove Chloe 206Birth Date: 3-10-2012 Cow 17264181 Tattoo: 206#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWBlack Grove Elation N Bar Primrose 2424N/A+16226407 +Sinclair Lady 3R1 4465 #RR Rito 707 [DDF]Marb+Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286N/Are#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807N/ABlack Grove Chloe 940 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat+16723209 +Black Grove Chloe 604 #+Leachman Right TimeN/ABasin Chloe 940A$W+32.72This high-performing BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENbred heifer by <strong>the</strong> +1.1 .30 +51 .21 +84 .13 +21 .12 -1.83South CarolinaHHHH+ 66%State Fair Reserve Grand Champion Bull, Black Grove Elation, has anindividual weaning ratio of 114 as <strong>the</strong> first calf from a dam by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCCEmblazon 854E.Full sisters to <strong>the</strong> dam of this female sell as Lots 41 and 42.Exposed to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261 from May 25, 2013 to August 20, 2013.Tim and John Shealy11BASIN ENCHANTRESS D14A - Featuring <strong>the</strong> influence ofthis Pathfinder Dam.


40BLACK GROVE CHLOE FAMILY42BLACK GROVE CHLOE 130 - Lot 40Black Grove Chloe 130Birth Date: 9-25-2011 Cow +17162259 Tattoo: 130#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF] #Band 234 of Ideal 3163CWDHD Traveler 6807 QAS Blackbird Eve 601 1I+18#10858958 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbBemindful Maid of RR 1079I+.19re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.24Black Grove Chloe 604 Leachman Erica 0025fat+14756816 Basin Chloe 940A #Basin Rainmaker 654XI-.005Basin Chloe 7209$W+25.41This young female BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENproduced in <strong>the</strong> I+1.3 .05 I+36 .05 I+70 .05 I+24 .05 +.97embryo programHHHH 100%is backed by <strong>the</strong> time-tested Pathfinder Sires, DHD Traveler 6807 andLeachman Right Time.The donor dam of this female records a progeny weaning ratio of 117 on one naturalcalf along with progeny IMF and RE ratios of 116 and 105, respectively, on two head,with three daughters in production who post a collective progeny weaning ratio of 107.Bred to calve approximately January 17, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.41Black Grove Chloe 836Birth Date: 12-21-2008 Cow 16226411 Tattoo: 836#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807+9#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615+.16re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]+.49Black Grove Chloe 604 Leachman Erica 0025fat+14756816 Basin Chloe 940A #Basin Rainmaker 654X+.019Basin Chloe 7209$W+34.78This outstanding BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENdaughter of <strong>the</strong> +1.0 .24 +48 .26 +79 .23 +25 .25 -3.22Pathfinder SireHHHH 100%OCC Emblazon 854E recorded an individual weaning ratio of 117 alongwith individual IMF and RE ratios of 112 and 108, respectively, and has a progenyweaning ratio of 111 on her first calf in <strong>the</strong> AHIR program.This deep ribbed donor prospect has a full sister selling as Lot 42.Bred to calve approximately November 19, 2013 to BLACK GROVE ELATION.Examined safe.#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807I+7#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615I+.13re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.46Black Grove Chloe 604 Leachman Erica 0025fat+14756816 Basin Chloe 940A #Basin Rainmaker 654XI+.017Basin Chloe 7209$W+32.52This provenBEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENproducer by <strong>the</strong> +.6 .31 +41 .27 +71 .23 +23 .29 +3.90Pathfinder SireHHHHH 100%OCC Emblazon 854E, records a progeny birth ratio of 97 combined witha progeny weaning ratio of 104 on four calves.A full sister sells as Lot 41.Bred to calve approximately January 1, 2014 to BLACK GROVE ELATION.Examined safe.42ABlack Grove Chloe 129Birth Date: 9-16-2011 Cow 17162361 Tattoo: 129OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FN/A14456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/Are#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807N/ABlack Grove Chloe 126 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat15506282 +Black Grove Chloe 604 #+Leachman Right TimeN/ABasin Chloe 940A$W+32.79This bred heifer by BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN<strong>the</strong> proven sire -.9 .35 +41 .27 +72 .25 +24 .21 +.92OCC Missing LinkHHHH+ 66%830M is double-bred to <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCC Emblazon 854E, froma dam with a progeny birth ratio of 97 combined with a progeny weaning ratio of 104on four calves.The grandam is a second-generation Black Grove donor.Bred to calve approximately January 17, 2014 to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261.Examined safe.43Black Grove Chloe 126Birth Date: 9-28-2006 Cow 15506282 Tattoo: 126Black Grove Chloe 016Birth Date: 4-5-2010 Cow 16729376 Tattoo: 016OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FN/A14456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/Are#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807N/ABlack Grove Chloe 126 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat15506282 +Black Grove Chloe 604 #+Leachman Right TimeN/ABasin Chloe 940A$W+32.78A full sister toBEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENLot 42A and a +.4 .27 +44 .27 +76 .22 +19 .24 +7.27daughter of Lot 42,HHHH+ 66%by <strong>the</strong> proven sire OCC Missing Link 830M, with a pedigree that tracestwice to <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCC Emblazon 854E.The dam of this cow has a progeny birth ratio of 97 combined with a progeny weaningratio of 104 on four calves.Bred to calve November 26, 2013 to SINCLAIR GRASS MASTER. Examined safe.BLACK GROVE CHLOE 836 - Lot 4112BASIN CHLOE 940A - Featuring her influence.


BLACK GROVE FEATURED FAMILIESGAR EXT 2114 - The dam of Lot 44. WOODHILL EVERGREEN 120 - The fourth dam of Lot 46.44Whitestone Blackcap Z002Birth Date: 1-1-2010 Cow +16649309 Tattoo: Z002#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF] #Band 234 of Ideal 3163CWDHD Traveler 6807 QAS Blackbird Eve 601 1I+17#10858958 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 #PBC 707 1M F0203Bemindful Maid of RR 1079MarbI+.31#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522I+.18GAR Ext 2114 N Bar Primrose 2424fat+12356151 #GAR Scotch Cap 867 #Scotch Cap [DDF]I+.011Blackcap GAR51$W+13.85Backed by proven BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENgenetics, this cow +2.2 .35 +36 .32 +70 .31 +18 .32 +.82has a progenyHHHHH 92%weaning ratio of 102 on one calf and was produced from <strong>the</strong> $120,000GAR EXT 2114 who has generated $2.5 million in progeny sales and records progenyweaning and yearling ratios of 116 and 109, respectively, on two natural calves, alongwith progeny IMF and RE ratios of 102 and 101, respectively, on 180 head.This female stacks <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sires, DHD Traveler 6807, N Bar Emulation EXT andScotch Cap.Bred to calve approximately March 4, 2014 to BLACK GROVE TIME 519.Examined safe.45Vandes Lassie 0219Birth Date: 1-20-2010 Cow +17175565 Tattoo: 0219#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF] #Band 234 of Ideal 3163CWDHD Traveler 6807 QAS Blackbird Eve 601 1I+12#10858958 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbBemindful Maid of RR 1079I+.19reRito 9Q4 of 1H1 Sasquatch #PS Sasquatch 904I+.30OCC Erica Lassie 842JRita 1H1 of 9W63 9J9fat13621776 OCC Erica Lassie 981G +OCC Echelon 857E [DDF]I-.009+OCC Erica Lassie 868D$W+19.40This daughter of BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN<strong>the</strong> Pathfinder +1.9 .28 +28 .24 +59 .23 +11 .25 +24.94Sire DHD TravelerHHHH+ 75%6807 was produced from a donor dam with progeny IMF and RE ratiosof 104 and 101, respectively, on 17 head.This female is from <strong>the</strong> same family as OCC Discovery 918D.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 45A) by OCC PAXTON 730P.re46Birth Date: 1-17-2010 Cow +16675998 Tattoo: 0327#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807I+12#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615I+.34re#+Pine Creek Traveler 124-1107 #Traveler 124 GDARI+.33Jacs Evergreen 1166 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137fat14016089 +Pauls Evergreen 615 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.034+Woodhill Evergreen 120-193$W+32.83A blending ofBEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENfamous families by I+2.6 .05 I+46 .05 I+76 .05 I+20 .05 +7.93<strong>the</strong> Pathfinder SireHHHHH+ 75%OCC Emblazon 854E.The donor dam of this cow has a progeny birth ratio of 99 combined with progenyweaning and yearling ratios of 101 and 100, respectively, on six natural calves with 42head evaluated by ultrasound and seven daughters in production who post a collectiveprogeny weaning ratio of 103.Bred to calve January 2, 2014 to SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035. Examined safe.47Sarratts Evergreen 0327Black Grove Dixie Erica 036Birth Date: 8-27-2010 Cow +17406983 Tattoo: 036OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FI+814456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BI-.03re#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]I+.51OCC Dixie Erica 612H #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807fat13097804 +OCC Dixie Erica 803F #Basin Rainmaker 654XI+0Dixie Erica of CH 1019$W+37.41A linebred Dixie BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENErica tracing to <strong>the</strong> -.6 .31 +35 .30 +66 .26 +15 .28 +25.93legendary DixieHHHHH 84%Erica of CH 1019.This daughter of <strong>the</strong> proven sire, OCC Missing Link 830M, is from a donor dam with aprogeny weaning ratio of 103 on seven natural calves and a progeny yearling ratio of102 on six head with 43 head evaluated by ultrasound and 20 daughters in production.Bred to calve January 2, 2014 to OCC JUNEAU 807J. Examined safe.OCC ERICA LASSIE 842J - The dam of Lot 45.13DIXIE ERICA OF CH 1019 - The third dam of Lot 47.


48BLACK GROVE FEATURED FAMILIES50VANDES MISS KIMBERLY 8044 - Lot 50Black Grove Pearl 035Birth Date: 8-27-2010 Cow 16729362 Tattoo: 035OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FN/A14456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/Are#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807N/ABlack Grove Pearl 856 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat16552282 #+CT Irvington 91 340 3343 #GDAR Rainmaker 340N/A#CT Irvington 2272 BE1656 91$W+49.14This young cow by BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN<strong>the</strong> proven sire, -.2 .26 +42 .26 +71 .22 +25 .24 +15.47OCC Missing LinkHHHHH+ 66%830M, recorded an impressive individual weaning ratio of 115, from adam by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCC Emblazon 854E, with a progeny weaning ratio of 106on two calves.The grandam is a third-generation Pathfinder Dam.A full bro<strong>the</strong>r to <strong>the</strong> dam of this cow serves as herd sire for Jenkins Cattle Company inGeorgia.Exposed to BLACK GROVE ELATION after April 2, 2013.49Black Grove Max 934Birth Date: 9-19-2009 Cow 16535900 Tattoo: 934#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807+17#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615+.13re#GT Maximum [DDF]#Scotch Cap [DDF]+.57Deer Creek Max 9783 #GT Miss Traveler 58fat13601350 PAF Lady Tridge 4163 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]+.024PAF Peire Tridge 2237$W+29.26This daughter of <strong>the</strong> BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENPathfinder Sire +2.0 .29 +52 .27 +89 .23 +16 .27 +3.48OCC EmblazonHHHHH+ 75%854E records a progeny weaning ratio of 112 on two calves and aprogeny yearling ratio of 113 on one head, from a dam who combines a progeny birthratio of 87 with a progeny weaning ratio of 105 on three calves and a progeny yearlingratio of 112 on one head.This female stacks generations of proven genetics.Bred to calve approximately February 24, 2014 to BLACK GROVE TIME 519.Examined safe.BBlack Grove Time 519Birth Date: 9-2-2009 Bull +16663807 Tattoo: 519#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWLeachman Right Time N Bar Primrose 2424+43#+11750711 Leachman Erica 0025 #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]MarbLeachman Erica 8058+.10reIdeal 8103 of Eldo 5110 5213 Eldorado 5110 Ideal 2228 156 +.11SH Lady 4465 5119 +Landmark 5213 of Ideal 9100fat+15371702 +Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 #DHD Traveler 6807+.016EE 4286 of Ideal 2240 1254$W+29.73FOR REFERENCE BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENONLY.+1.8 .40 +50 .32 +90 .24 +24 .23 -7.24This Black Groveherd sire is from <strong>the</strong> mating of <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire Leachman Right Timeto a full sister to <strong>the</strong> ABS Global sire, Ideal 7451 of 8103 4465.Pictured on <strong>the</strong> inside front cover.14OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FI+1214456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BI+.15re#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]I+.63Whitestone Kimberly M161 #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807fat+13596755 Alberda Queen Kimberly 222 #VDAR New Trend 315 [DDF]I-.003#Alberda Queen Kimberly 169$W+27.74A proven producer BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENby OCC Missing +.5 .32 +39 .27 +71 .25 +21 .28 +4.06Link 830M, fromHHHH 100%<strong>the</strong> herd sire producing Queen Kimberly family.The dam of this female was <strong>the</strong> top-selling heifer of a past Whitestone sale and she is afull sister to <strong>the</strong> Genex/CRI Pathfinder Sire, Alberda Traveler 416.This donor prospect has an excellent udder.Bred to calve approximately February 16, 2014 to BLACK GROVE TIME 519.Examined safe.CVandes Miss Kimberly 8044Birth Date: 1-20-2008 Cow +16566993 Tattoo: 804451Black Grove Skymere 920Birth Date: 3-24-2009 Cow 16475325 Tattoo: 920#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807I+8#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203MarbDixie Erica of CH 615I+.15re#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522I+.53Black Crest Skymere Et 111H N Bar Primrose 2424fat+13332500 +Pack Power Skymere 8089 #Scotch Cap [DDF]I+.021+Mengs Skymere 19S$W+27.70A blending of <strong>the</strong> BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENfamous Skymere +1.8 .30 +40 .28 +69 .24 +11 .28 +21.15and Dixie EricaHHHHH 100%families, by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCC Emblazon 854E.This female has individual IMF and RE ratios of 111 and 115, respectively, from adam with progeny IMF and RE ratios of 104 and 109, respectively, on four calves,descending from <strong>the</strong> Champion Hill donor, Mengs Skymere 19S.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 51A) by SAV FINAL ANSWER 0035.51B Black Grove Skymere 118Birth Date: 8-29-2011 Cow 17162352 Tattoo: 118OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FN/A14456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BN/Are#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807N/ABlack Grove Skymere 920 Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat16475325 +Black Crest Skymere Et 111H #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]N/A+Pack Power Skymere 8089$W+25.68A bred heifer backed BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENby <strong>the</strong> blending of +2.2 .35 +39 .27 +70 .26 +18 .21 +9.72OCC Missing LinkHHHHH+ 66%830M and OCC Emblazon 854E, from <strong>the</strong> Skymere family.The dam of this female recorded individual IMF and RE ratios of 111 and 115,respectively.Exposed to BLACK GROVE JUNEAU 261 from February 25, 2013 to June 1, 2013.Examined safe.Black Grove Juneau 261Birth Date: 9-8-2011 Bull 17162305 Tattoo: 261#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807CWOCC Juneau 807J [DDF] Dixie Erica of CH 1019I+8#13627989 OCC Dixie Erica 903E +OCC Candor 763C+OCC Dixie Erica 799BMarbI+.02#GDAR Rainmaker 340#Lovana [RTF]I+.56CT Irvington 91 340 3343#Lady Blackbird 987 GDARfat#+13847815 #CT Irvington 2272 BE1656 91 #Big Elban of Graham 16569I+.023#Farrah of Wye$W+36.89FOR REFERENCE BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENONLY.-.8 .37 +43 .29 +71 .28 +27 .23 -1.40This Black Groveherd sire by OCC Juneau 807J was produced from a third-generationPathfinder Dam who was bred at Irvington Farms, served as a famous embryo donorand lived to 19 years of age.re


52Monadnock Everelda 934Birth Date: 2-20-2009 Cow +16662574 Tattoo: 934#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807I+9#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203Dixie Erica of CH 615MarbI+.10re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.54BT Everelda Entense 566H Leachman Erica 0025fat+13161579 Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 #Traveler 124 GDARI+.033#Sitz Everelda Entense 1791$W+33.38BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENI+.5 .05 I+43 .05 I+75 .05 I+23 .05 +2.69A blending of <strong>the</strong>Everelda Entenseand Dixie Ericafamilies by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCC Emblazon 854E.The $100,000 valued dam of this cow has a progeny birth ratio of 97 combined with aprogeny weaning ratio of 108 on three natural calves and a progeny yearling ratio of109 on one head, along with progeny IMF and RE ratios of 102 and 103, respectively,on 35 head and she is still in production at Black Grove.Twenty-one maternal sisters post a collective progeny weaning ratio of 102.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 52A) by SAV PIONEER 7301.53A daughter of <strong>the</strong>Pathfinder SireOCC EmblazonMonadnock BarbaramereJet X51Birth Date: 12-11-2010 Cow +17135896 Tattoo: X51#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807I+12#+12514348 Dixie Erica of CH 1019 #PBC 707 1M F0203Dixie Erica of CH 615MarbI+.10re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]I+.43Sweetwater BarbramereJet167 Leachman Erica 0025fat+14077502 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 1407 #Sitz Traveler 9929I+.017#Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698$W+31.56BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENI+2.1 .05 I+43 .05 I+73 .05 I+18 .05 +11.46854E, descending from <strong>the</strong> $34,000 Pathfinder Dam Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698 whois best known as <strong>the</strong> dam of <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire Sitz Alliance 6595.The donor dam of this cow has a progeny weaning ratio of 102 on six natural calves,along with a progeny ribeye ratio of 103 on 18 head.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 53A) by MONADNOCK NET WORTH Y03.MONADNOCK RANCHBT EVERELDA ENTENSE 566H - The $100,000 valued damof Lot 52.56A granddaughterof <strong>the</strong> famousPathfinder DamDB Ester 450Birth Date: 2-19-2010 Cow +16574300 Tattoo: 450#Connealy Onward [DDF]#Connealy Lead On [DDF]CWSitz Upward 307R [DDF] Altune of Conanga 6104+61#14963730 Sitz Henrietta Pride 81M #Sitz Value 7097 [DDF]Sitz Henrietta Pride 1370Marb+.27re#Twin Valley Precision E161 [DDF-RDF] #GAR Precision 1680+.62Thomas Ester 4787+WCC Blackcap C9 [RDC]fat+14719260 #Thomas Ester 4123 #N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]+.013Thomas Ester 1204$W+22.47BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN+2.6 .36 +48 .29 +99 .29 +34 .23 -25.51Thomas Ester 4123 by <strong>the</strong> $85,000 Genex/CRI Pathfinder Sire Sitz Upward 307R.The dam of this cow records a progeny weaning ratio of 103 and a progeny yearlingratio of 104 on four natural calves.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 56A) by OCC PAXTON 730P.54Monadnock BarbaramereJet 955Birth Date: 11-30-2009 Cow +16882260 Tattoo: 955OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858F+2514456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950G+OCC Dixie Erica 816BMarb+.06re#+Leachman Right Time#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF]+.48Sweetwater BarbramereJet167 Leachman Erica 0025fat+14077502 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 1407 #Sitz Traveler 9929-.003#Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698$W+34.71BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENI+1.7 .05 I+44 .05 I+75 .05 I+24 .05 +3.24A maternal sisterto Lot 53 by <strong>the</strong>proven sire, OCCMissing Link 830M.This female recorded an individual IMF ratio of 106, from a donor dam with a progenyweaning ratio of 102 on six calves, stemming from a grandam who is a maternal sisterto <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire Sitz Alliance 6595.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 54A) by MONADNOCK BUSHWACKER X45.Will be exposed to MONADNOCK EMBLAZON X57.57Yon Burgess U151Birth Date: 9-28-2007 Cow 16079429 Tattoo: U151#SAF Focus of ER [DDF]#SAF Fame [DDF]CWMytty In Focus [DDF-RDF] GDAR Forever Lady 246+16#13880818 Mytty Countess 906 #Sitz Alliance 6595 [DDF]Baldridge Countess 357Marb+.56re#Schoenes Fix It 826 [DDF]#AAR New Trend+.03Yon Burgess K235 Sky High Blackbird 4119fat13620903 +Congaree Burgess D63 #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]+.012Partisover Burgess 901$W+25.10BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN+3.3 .35 +43 .27 +75 .26 +26 .23 -4.38A descendant of <strong>the</strong>famous PartisoverBurgess 901 by<strong>the</strong> ABS Global calving-ease Pathfinder Sire, Mytty In Focus.This female is from a dam with a progeny weaning ratio of 102 on six calves and aprogeny IMF ratio of 114 on five head.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 57A), or close to calving, to MONADNOCKEMBLAZON X57.55Monadnock Rita Y01Birth Date: 1-21-2011 Cow 17135900 Tattoo: Y01OCC Headliner 661H#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF]CWOCC Missing Link 830M#+OCC Juanada 858FI+2414456399 +OCC Dixie Erica 946K #OCC Glory 950GMarb+OCC Dixie Erica 816BI+.18re#GAR Retail Product [DDF] #GAR Precision 1680I+.86SBP New Design 7588 +GAR Ext 4927fat+16006598 GAR 1407 New Design 522 #Bon View New Design 1407 [DDC] I-.013+GAR Ext 4540$W+27.62This daughter of <strong>the</strong> BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENproven sire, OCC I+2.2 .05 I+50 .05 I+90 .05 I+25 .05 -9.89Missing Link 830M,is from <strong>the</strong> Rita family, backed by generations of Gardiner donors.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 55A) by MONADNOCK NET WORTH Y03.15SITZ BARBARAMERE JET 2698 - The $34,000 Pathfinderthird dam of Lots 53 and 54.


UPCHURCH ANGUSAn opportunity to flush one of <strong>the</strong> first and bestdaughters of <strong>the</strong> proven sire, OCC Paxton730P.This cow has a progeny weaning ratio of 108on one calf in <strong>the</strong> AHIR program, from a donordam with a progeny weaning ratio of 107 onfive natural calves and a progeny yearling ratioof 108 on one head.The grandam is a Pathfinder Dam tracing to <strong>the</strong>famous Revolution Rose of RR 9239.58OCC REVOLUTION ROSE 813U - A flush sells as Lot 58.O C C Revolution Rose 813UBirth Date: 3-1-2008 Cow +16293286 Tattoo: 813U+OCC Focus 813F#Basin Rainmaker 654XCWOCC Paxton 730P Dixie Erica of CH 1019+314940735 OCC Blackbird 736K #+OCC Great Plains 943G [DDF]MarbOCC Blackbird 824G+.22re#OCC Anchor 771A [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807+.51OCC Revolution Rose 743KOCC Juanada 709Vfat+13776641 #+OCC Revolution Rose 751E #GDAR Traveler 7111-.014Revolution Rose of RR 9239$W+37.72SELLING A FLUSH BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENTO THE BULL OF +.7 .30 +36 .26 +58 .24 +17 .25 +23.53THE BUYER’SCHOICE.Available in January 2014.Owned with Monadnock Ranch.59REVOLUTION ROSE OF RR9239 - The third dam of <strong>the</strong> Lot 58 donor.Sitz Eisa Evergreen 705Birth Date: 2-6-2005 Cow 14949108 Tattoo: 705Sitz Rainmaker 8987 Sitz Rainmaker 8663CWSitz Rainmaker 6169 Sitz Barbaramere 1655+32#13264062 Sitz Barbaramere Jet 3007 #Sitz Traveler 6802MarbSitz Barbaramere Jet 7951+.52re#Sitz Alliance 6595 [DDF]#Sitz Traveler 8180 [DDF]-.06Sitz Eisa Evergreen 2923 #Sitz Barbaramere Jet 2698fat14369233 #Sitz Eisa Evergreen 1058 #Sitz Alliance 6595 [DDF]+.016Sitz Eisa Evergreen 686$W+35.32SELLING A FLUSH BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENTO THE BULL OF +2.4 .38 +50 .29 +84 .29 +19 .23 +7.64THE BUYER’SCHOICE.Available in January 2014.An opportunity to flush <strong>the</strong> Upchurch foundationEisa Evergreen donor bred at Sitz <strong>Angus</strong>Ranch in Montana.This cow recorded an individual birth ratio of 95combined with individual weaning and yearlingratios of 107 and 103, respectively, and anindividual IMF ratio of 118, from a dam with aprogeny IMF ratio of 116 on six head.The grandam is a Pathfinder Dam.SITZ EISA EVERGREEN 705 - A flush sells as Lot 59.16RLS EISA EVERGREEN 5018 -From <strong>the</strong> same family as <strong>the</strong> Lot 58 donor.


UPCHURCH ANGUSTHUNDERFT EVER ENTENSE 5824 - The dam of Lot 60.60A special attractionembryo packageby <strong>the</strong> popularAcceleratedGenetics sire, MF Net Return 8197.The donor dam of <strong>the</strong>se embryos is a daughter of <strong>the</strong> $320,000 world record-sellingShadybrook Ever Entense 491G, descending from <strong>the</strong> world record-setting SitzEverelda Entense 1137.61This daughter of <strong>the</strong>Pathfinder SireWulffs EXT 6106Upchurch Everlda Entense EmbryosFour Frozen Embryos, Grade 1#SAV 8180 Traveler 004 [DDF-RDF] #Sitz Traveler 8180 [DDF]S CW D CWMF Net Return 8197 [DDF] +Boyd Forever Lady 8003 +56 I+21+16036822 +SAV May 2436 #+SAF 598 Bando 5175 [DDF]#SAV May 6269Marb+.45MarbI+.27re re#+Wulffs Ext 6106#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] +.58 I+.36Thunderft Ever Entense 5824Wulffs Erica Dianna C116 fat fat+15238077 +Shadybrook Ever Entense 491G #Traveler 124 GDAR+.073 I-.001Sitz Everelda Entense 1137 $W $W+34.91+32.19BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $ENS +1.0 .76 +56 .66 +98 .56 +31 .26 -19.71D I+1.7 .05 I+43 .05 I+78 .05 I+29 .05 -5.89Absolute Everelda 6106 R425Birth Date: 11-13-2005 Cow +15258770 Tattoo: R425#N Bar Emulation EXT [DDF] #Emulation N Bar 5522CWWulffs Ext 6106 N Bar Primrose 2424I+20#+12813196 Wulffs Erica Dianna C116 #Tehama Bando 155 [DDF]Wulffs Erica Dianna A308MarbI+.18#Sitz Traveler 9929 #DHD Traveler 6807KMK Everelda Entense H213 Sitz Everelda Entense 1137+13039385 +BT Everelda Entense 139D #GDAR Executive 727Sitz Everelda Entense 1905reI+.13fatI-.007$W+27.88BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN+1.8 .28 +42 .24 +76 .23 +23 .26 +.15is from a donor dam who is double-bred to <strong>the</strong> Everelda Entense family through <strong>the</strong>famous females, Sitz Everelda Entense 1905 and Sitz Everelda Entense 1137.The grandam sold one-half interest for $55,000 for a $110,000 valuation.Bred December 15, 2012 to SAV PIONEER 7301. Exposed to ZWT STIMULUS 1225from January 4, 2013 to February 28, 2013.62UB Dixie Erica 8869This specialattraction cow from<strong>the</strong> Dixie EricaOCC DIXIE ERICA 691J - The damof Lot 62.Birth Date: 8-23-2008 Cow +16605361 Tattoo: 8869#DHD Traveler 6807#QAS Traveler 23-4 [DDF]CWOCC Anchor 771A [DDF] #Bemindful Maid DHD 0807-3#11684971 OCC Juanada 709V #Cole Creek Oscar 92R#Juanada of Rollin Rock 0355Marb+.09re#+OCC Emblazon 854E [DDF] #DHD Traveler 6807+.36OCC Dixie Erica 691J Dixie Erica of CH 1019fat+13395146 +OCC Dixie Erica 816B #DHD Traveler 6807-.021Dixie Erica of CH 1019$W+24.30BEPD WEPD YEPD MILK $EN-1.0 .30 +25 .27 +47 .25 +8 .28 +33.92family is by <strong>the</strong> Pathfinder Sire OCC Anchor 771A, from a donor dam who is <strong>the</strong> resultof mating <strong>the</strong> full siblings, OCC Emblazon 854E and OCC Dixie Erica 816B.A flush sister to <strong>the</strong> dam of this female produced OCC Linebred 661L.Will sell with a calf at side (Lot 62A) by SAV PIONEER 7301.ABSOLUTE EVERELDA 6106 R425 - Lot 61


DIXIE ERICA OF CH 1019 -Calved February 19, 1981.H 96 BLACK BELLE 442 -Calved January 14, 1982.Black Grove Longevity IndexAt Black Grove we continue to believe fundamentals survive fads. We try to take a long-termapproach to our breeding program. We believe <strong>the</strong> <strong>Angus</strong> cow is <strong>the</strong> most efficient and productive manufacturingplant in <strong>the</strong> cattle industry. We are concerned with <strong>the</strong> trend towards statistical selection based onindividual breeder reported contemporary group data and terminal trait characteristics to <strong>the</strong> exclusion ofor regard for <strong>the</strong> functionality of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Angus</strong> cow. While we use <strong>the</strong> multiple trait selection tools offered by<strong>the</strong> Association, we also focus on breeding and selecting functional, low input cattle.After years of study, we have determined <strong>the</strong> best measure of functionality is longevity (a traitnot presently measured by <strong>the</strong> Association). We believe logic dictates that cows who live a long timewould have been culled if <strong>the</strong>y were not functionally sound. If a cow did not have good feet, good teeth,good udder and teats, milk well or maintain her fleshing ability, remain fertile and productive, she wouldhave been culled. It is also logical to assume <strong>the</strong>se cattle will be easy fleshing, low input and low maintenancecattle which will reduce our annual operating cost. If we can breed cattle that live for 12-15 years,we will dramatically reduce our turnover in <strong>the</strong> cow herd and <strong>the</strong> huge capital cost of raising replacemen<strong>the</strong>ifers.To that end, we have developed a new longevity trait selection index which allows us to identifyanimals which should have a higher probability of living longer. The result is less turnover of productivefemales (our factories), lower capital investment in replacement heifers, and <strong>the</strong>refore, higher profitabilityand improved return on investment. We believe longevity/functionality is one of <strong>the</strong> most important selectiontraits for any commercial or registered cow-calf operation.To come up with <strong>the</strong> score that we used to determine a cow’s longevity, we sent letters to <strong>the</strong>last owners of <strong>the</strong> cow’s mo<strong>the</strong>r, grandmo<strong>the</strong>rs, and great-grandmo<strong>the</strong>rs and asked if <strong>the</strong>y are still aliveand if not, when <strong>the</strong>y died. In case <strong>the</strong>ir owners did not know, we asked for written permission to access<strong>the</strong> American <strong>Angus</strong> Association records, to see when <strong>the</strong>ir last registered calf was born. (The Associationwould not provide information without written authorization from one of <strong>the</strong> owners.) We devised aformula (available on request) to calculate a weighted average of <strong>the</strong> lifespan of <strong>the</strong> cows in our subjectcow’s pedigree going back three generations. We only used cows in our calculations that were born before2005. The numbers we came up with fall into one of <strong>the</strong> following six categories.AAR DONNA 1853 -Calved March 16, 1983.Cows with a pedigree average of 6.9 or less = no starsCows with a pedigree average of 7-8.9 = 1 starCows with a pedigree average of 9-10.9 = 2 starsCows with a pedigree average of 11-12.9 = 3 starsCows with a pedigree average of 13-14.9 = 4 starsCows with a pedigree average of 15 or higher = 5 starsSITZ EVERELDA ENTENSE 1905 -Calved March 8, 1985.VDAR POLLY 215 -Calved January 6, 1989.Each cow that we know is still alive in a pedigree, but is over 9 years old presents a challengefor our formula. We solved this by adding a + symbol to <strong>the</strong> stars, to indicate that <strong>the</strong> value could go up as<strong>the</strong> cow’s mo<strong>the</strong>rs or grandmo<strong>the</strong>rs continue to produce cows. (Cows in <strong>the</strong> pedigree born after 2005 arenot considered in any part of this formula.) For example: A cow with a score of 11 and a mo<strong>the</strong>r or grandmo<strong>the</strong>rthat is 9 years old or older and still alive would get a score of +. A cow with <strong>the</strong> same score of11, but with all of its ancestors that were born before 2005 having died would get a score of .We also came up with an accuracy rating for each of <strong>the</strong> cows. This was necessary because wewere not able to obtain permission to look at <strong>the</strong> records of all of <strong>the</strong> cows in our family tree, and someof our cows have mo<strong>the</strong>rs and even grandmo<strong>the</strong>rs that were not born before 2005, and <strong>the</strong>refore are notconsidered in this formula. If we were able to obtain <strong>the</strong> information on all of <strong>the</strong> cows in <strong>the</strong> pedigree,and <strong>the</strong>y were all born before 2005, <strong>the</strong> cow would get an accuracy rating of 100%. For each great-grandmo<strong>the</strong>rnot included in <strong>the</strong> calculations, <strong>the</strong> accuracy drops 8%. For each grandmo<strong>the</strong>r not included in<strong>the</strong> calculations, <strong>the</strong> accuracy drops by 16%, and if <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r is not old enough to be included in <strong>the</strong>calculations, <strong>the</strong> accuracy drops by 33%. To qualify for a rating, an animal cannot be missing informationon more than two ancestors.We believe that star indexing <strong>the</strong> scores will provide breeders with an easy, comparative, analyticaltool to evaluate relative probability for longevity and functionality. If you have any questions, pleasefeel free to contact us at (803) 276-9385.GDAR FOREVER LADY 98 -Calved February 12, 1989.LEACHMAN ERICA 0025 -Calved February 6, 1990.BASIN ENCHANTRESS D14A -Calved March 27, 1991.IDEAL 4465 OF 6807 4286 -Calved February 28, 1994.

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