Page 3 - Effertz Key Ranch 41st Annual Charolais and Salers Optimizers Bull Sale – March 14, 2019

Selling 123 Charolais & OptimzerBulls
72 Charolais Bulls ................................... pages 2 – 17 Supplement Sheet:
51 Salers Optimizer Bulls ...................... pages 18 – 26 Yearling weights and performance, ultrasound information, scrotal
measurements, profi t index and any other changes and corrections to the
Sale Day Phones: sale catalog will be listed on the supplement sheet which will be on our
website. Copies will be available at the sale.
Neil Effertz (cell) ..................................... 701-471-0153
Roger Effertz (cell) .................................. 701-720-1156 Registration Papers:
Kevin Effertz (cell) ...................................701-720-1363 Bulls are registered with the American International Charolais Association or the
American Salers Association. Their registration numbers appear in the catalog.
Auctioneer:
Jered Shipman ........................................806-983-7226 Insurance:
Will be available at the settlement desk.

Join Us! Video:
The bulls will be penned and ready to look at Wednesday, March 13. Video of individual bulls is on our website in late-February – check them out
at www.effertzkeyranch.com.
Join us for lunch before the sale.
Herd Health:
Directions to Sale Site: The sale cattle are up-to-date on the Effertz Key Ranch health program as follows:
Rugby Livestock ......................................................................701-776-6393 calves were vaccinated for IBR, BVD, Somnagen, 7-way, BRSV Syncial Virus, PI3 and
Rugby Livestock Auction, 2818 Hwy 2 West, Rugby, ND 58368 treated with Dectomax. Our vet will be on hand to write interstate health certifi cates.
Our cowherd is tested free of Johne’s Disease.
Special Representatives:
Colt Keffer, Charolais Journal ..................................................765-376-8784 Trucking:
Dean Pike, American Salers ....................................................303-810-7605 Ask us about feeding and trucking arrangements.
Kris Petersen, Special Assignment ...........................................701-339-0305 Guarantee:
Kirby Goetsch, Farm & Ranch Guide .......................................605-226-8925
Tony Heins, Cattle Business Weekly .........................................701-400-4435 Effertz Key Ranch bulls sell fully guaranteed. Yearling bulls are guaranteed
to pass a semen test at turnout time. Please refer to the terms and conditions
Scott Ressler, North Dakota Stockman ....................................701-391-7310
on the inside back cover.
Area Motel:
Cobblestone Inn ..........................................................701-881-3000 Absentee Bidders:
402 Highway 2 East, Rugby ND 58368 If you are unable to attend the sale, please contact Neil (701-471-0153),
Roger (701-720-1156), Kevin (701-720-1363) or any of the special
Our Exclusive Profi t Index: representatives to discuss the bulls and arrange to place a bid.
Designed by NDSU research specialists, our profi t index is a combined
index of a terminal cross sire’s value in a retained ownership scenario
and predicts carcass yield, feedlot gain and fi nal carcass weight, the most
economically signifi cant criteria for profi t.
The profi t index will be listed on the supplement sheet which will be on our
website www.effertzkeyranch in late February.

Gerald Effertz Family For more information or assistance with liveauctions,
P.O. Box 640 • Velva, ND call Mariah Miller 712-294-4731.
58790-0640
Sale Manager
ekrinc@srt.com • www.effertzkeyranch.com
Your Market Masters • NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ
effertz@bektel.com • 17350 Hwy. 1804 N. • Bismarck, ND 58503
Kevin (701) 338-2980 • Roger (701) 728-6459
Ph: 701-223-5202 • Cell: 701-471-0153
Neil (701) 223-5202
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