Page 4 - Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus 2017 Annual Production Sale

General Information
2 – Quality Genetics Built on a Heritage of Commitment

Delivery Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus
Free Delivery to central points up to 500 miles. Balance will be at cost. We will make Loss of Use Policy
every effort to assist in deliveries of greater distance or by private arrangements and 2017 optional loss of use policy: Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus are striving to
volume purchases. Delivery will be made at our convenience and efforts will be made offer the best options not only in beef animal genetics but also loss of use protection
to have bulls delivered by April 1. for bulls and/or females we offer to our customers. We would like to introduce our

Feeding and Development of Bulls customers to the Stockman’s Insurance Policy which to the best of our knowledge and
All bulls of HRR and Open A were weaned in late October and did not receive research offers the best protection to you, our customers.
creep feed with the exception of a few Open A bulls that were ET calves produced Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus will pay 4% of sale price toward the
at a recipient herd. Calved received their pre-weaning and weaning vaccinations Stockman’s Insurance policy. The balance of the policy will be paid
and were handled in every respect as all natural. Bulls were fed to gain 2.5lb per by the customer. If the customer chooses to decline the policy, Heart
head per day on a 1% grain and by product rotation. Bulls were fed free choice River Ranch or Open A Angus has no obligation to cover any loses
mineral, salt, and hay. We took yearling weights at approximately 105 days post due to injury, sickness or death. Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus
weaning with no post weaning adjustment period or warm up period. Our intent does guarantee all cattle to be sound the day of the sale. All bulls will
was to grow out the bulls for maximum longevity and integrity of the bull. be semen tested by the Wibaux Vet Clinic in March/April 2017.
Historic Photos Breeder’s Guarantee: All bulls are guaranteed to be breeders. All claims
Most of the historic photos in this catalog were taken by Inez Kessler, Annette’s for adjustment or refund must be made in writing within six months of the sale
great grandmother between 1905 and 1908 in the Gaylord, ND area. Inez was date. In the event a bull is claimed to be a non-breeder, the purchaser may
the only person to have a camera in the area and as a result she took pictures of return the animal to the ranch of the seller if in good condition and complying
many people and events. The town of Gaylord was located about 13 miles south of with the health requirements of the Seller’s state. The Seller will be entitled to
Belfi eld, ND along US Highway 85. The Gaylord Post Offi ce and store was a stop six months trial following the return of the animal in which to prove that the
for travelers going south. This building still stands at the Curt Molm place. animal is a breeder. If at the end of six months, the Seller shall be obligated
to replace the animal with another of equal value or to refund the purchase
Red Angus EPD Averages (non-parent) price. The return of the full purchase price shall in any case be deemed full
HB GM CED BW WW YW MK ME HPG CEM ST MB YG CW REA Fat satisfaction and settlement. If the Seller proved the animal to be a breeder, it
94 49 5 -2.0 59 90 21 1 11 4 10 0.45 0.02 21 0.12 0.00 shall be the obligation of the purchaser to take delivery of the animal at the
purchaser’s expense.
Angus EPD Averages (non-parent)
Implied warranty: Except for those stated in the terms and conditions, there
CED BW WW YW CEM MILK MW MARB REA FAT $W $F $B are no warranties or implies, as to merchantability or fi tness for a particular
+6 +1.2 +48 +85 +8 +24 +27 +.56 +.51 +.020 +43.34 +39.20 +105.91 purpose with respect to the cattle being sold in this auction. The warranties
set forth in the terms and condition are in lieu of all other warranties, either
Sale Terms & Conditions expressed or implied and the remedies provided therein shall be the sole and
The terms of the sale are cash. No release will be given until satisfactory settlement has exclusive remedy of the buyer, or any party claiming through the buyer, for
been made. All settlements will be made with the clerks of the sale immediately after any breach of warranty or guarantee therein provided and all other obligations
the sale. We reserve the right to withhold animals from shipment for whom payments or liabilities.
have not been received prior to departure date. Every animal sells to the highest bidder
and in cases of disputes, the auctioneer’s decision will be fi nal. All Sales are subject to Health
an acceptable semen examination. Semen evaluation certifi cates will be furnished to Bulls and heifers were treated with Enforce at birth and branding and were calfhood
the buyer at delivery. vaccinated with 4-way and 7-way. At weaning, calves were given a 5-way, 7-way and
One Shot, boosters were also given. Calves and cows were poured with Dectomax in
Bulls were carcass ultrasounded on February 25, 2017. the spring, fall and late winter. . All bulls will be vaccinated with Preg Guard, Endovac
and dewormed prior to delivery. All females are Bangs vaccinated and on a fall vaccina-
Updated EPD information, carcass ultrasound, and 50K data will be provided
at the sale and available at www.heartrivergenetics.com or www.openaangus. tion program.
com. This information will be available as soon as it is received from the Red Semen Tests: Bulls will be semen tested after the sale.
Angus Association of America or the American Angus Association.
Semen Interests:
Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus are each respectively retaining 50 percent revenue-
All bulls have been tested using the Zoetis 50k genomic sharing semen interest in every bull selling in this sale. Full possession and full salvage
test and parent verifi ed. value sells on all bulls. If a buyer chooses to collect and market semen, the seller will share
proportionately in the collection costs and revenues earned. In the event that the seller
Health certifi cates and brand releases will be furnished for shipment anywhere chooses to collect semen for “in herd” use, it will be done at the seller’s expense and at
in the United States.
buyer convenience. Semen will be made available to buyer at cost.
Each animal carries a readable tattoo or freeze brand.
Volume Discounts
Insurance We are pleased to give a volume buyer discount. You will receive 5% off of purchases
Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the auctioneer’s hammer falls. Insurance of 5 to 9 bulls, and 10% off of 10 or more bulls. Please notify the clerk when you check
will be available sale day. It is recommended that buyers insure their purchases for safe out to receive your discount. This is another way to say “Thank You” for your trust in
delivery. Purchaser assumes the risk of death or injury to their livestock immediately our program.
after the sale.