Page 3 - Effertz Key Ranch 40th Annual Bull Sale Charolais and Salers Optimizers – March 8, 2018

Selling 114 Charolais & OptimzerBulls
69 Charolais Bulls ................................... pages 2 – 16 Supplement Sheet:
45 Salers Optimizer Bulls ...................... pages 18 – 27 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
Auctioneer: catalog.
Jered Shipman ........................................806-983-7226
Insurance:
Will be available at the settlement desk.
Join Us!
The bulls will be penned and ready to look at Wednesday, March 7. Video:
Video of individual bulls is on our website now – check them out at www.
Join us for lunch before the sale. effertzkeyranch.com.
Directions to Sale Site: Herd Health:
Rugby Livestock ......................................................................701-776-6393 The sale cattle are up-to-date on the Effertz Key Ranch health program as follows:
Rugby Livestock Auction, 2818 Hwy 2 West, Rugby, ND 58368 calves were vaccinated for IBR, BVD, Somnagen, 7-way, BRSV Syncial Virus, PI3 and
treated with Dectomax. Our vet will be on hand to write interstate health certifi cates.
Special Representatives: Our cowherd is tested free of Johne’s Disease.
Colt Keffer, Charolais Journal ..................................................765-376-8784
Dean Pike, American Salers ....................................................303-810-7605 Trucking:
Kris Petersen, Special Assignment ...........................................701-339-0305 Ask us about feeding and trucking arrangements.
Kirby Goetsch, Farm & Ranch Guide .......................................605-226-8925
Guarantee:
Area Motel: Effertz Key Ranch bulls sell fully guaranteed. Yearling bulls are guaranteed
Cobblestone Inn ..........................................................701-881-3000 to pass a semen test at turnout time. Please refer to the terms and conditions
402 Highway 2 East, Rugby ND 58368 on the inside back cover.
Our Exclusive Profi t Index: Absentee Bidders:
Designed by NDSU research specialists, our profi t index is a combined If you are unable to attend the sale, please contact Neil (701-471-0153),
index of a terminal cross sire’s value in a retained ownership scenario Roger (701-720-1156), Kevin (701-720-1363) or any of the special
and predicts carcass yield, feedlot gain and fi nal carcass weight, the most representatives to discuss the bulls and arrange to place a bid.
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
P.O. Box 640 • Velva, ND
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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