Page 4 - Gustin's Diamond D Gelbvieh Bull and Heifer Production Sale – Feb. 21, 2019

SALE INFORMATION

SALE DAY REPRESENTATIVES: GUARANTEES:
Klint Sickler As always, we guarantee sight-unseen purchases for those unable
American Gelbvieh Association Board ......................701-260-1853 to attend the sale. All bulls are guaranteed breeders for the fi rst
Doug Hille breeding season. In the event of injury or death in a 90-day breeding
ND Gelbvieh Association Board ................................701-220-2083 season, notify Gustin’s Diamond D immediately. We will replace the
Scott Ressler bull with one of similar value or allow a credit of the value of the bull
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association ......................701-391-7310 less salvage value in the next sale.

DEVELOPING THE CATTLE: TERMS OF SALE:
Calves are raised on grass and their mother’s milk only. We do not All animals sell according to the recommended terms of the AGA.
creep feed our calves as we feel that we can better identify our highly Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh is retaining a 1/3 semen interest in all
maternal lines, and we feel the consistency and performance of the bulls selling unless stated otherwise in the catalog. Settlement is
calves produced by our fi rst calf heifers are proving this theory. to be made the day of the sale, with the buyer having the option of
We continue to feed a TMR ration of ground corn, silage, hay, and paying 50% on sale day and 50% when the animals are picked up or
distiller’s grain after weaning. We aim for a moderate gain of 3.25 to delivered.
3.5 pounds per day to maintain longevity in the bulls while allowing
the top calves to separate themselves from the rest of the pen. DISCOUNTS:
There is a $50 discount if bulls are hauled away on sale day.
GENOMICS AND TESTING: Discount does not apply to heifers. A 5% volume discount is
All bulls have been DNA tested and have genomic enhanced EPDs. available on purchases of 5 bulls or more.
All bulls have been tested for the homozygous polled trait, and all
bulls that are eligible have been tested for the homozygous black SUPPLEMENT SHEET AND VIDEOS:
trait. All females have been ultrasound checked by the Mandan Adjusted yearling weights and scrotal measurements will be posted
Veterinary Clinic and calves of known sex are identifi ed in the on our website on or after February 5 as soon as they are available
footnotes. Heifer DNA and genomic enhanced EPDs will be available and on a supplement sheet on sale day. Videos of all sale lots will be
on supplement sheet on sale day. posted on our website on February 5.
FEEDING AND DELIVERY:
DAMS OF MERIT AND DISTINCTION:
Watch for Dams of Merit and Distinction in the footnotes. These We are offering free feeding of the bulls until April 1. After that time,
are cows that consistently produce above average calves on a we will charge $2 per head per day. Free delivery within 250 miles
365-day interval. Fewer than 5% of Gelbvieh cows achieve Dam of will begin on April 1. Free feeding and free delivery do not apply to
Merit status and fewer than 1% achieve Dam of Distinction status. the females in the sale.
Our herd ranks 4th in the nation for breeding Dams of Merit and LIABILITY:
Distinction. Currently 13% of our assessed cows are Dams of Merit All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. Sale hosts
and over 4% are Dams of Distinction. assume no responsibility for accidents, theft or damages occurring
at the sale facility.
INSURANCE:
Klint Sickler will be available on sale day for you to insure your
purchases if you desire.

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