Page 4 - Heart River Ranch & Open A Angus Annual Production Sale – March 10, 2021

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 2021 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 strongly recommend that our

Feeding and Development of Bulls buyers purchase insurance on their animals. Animals that will be fed for an extended
All bulls of Heart River Ranch were weaned in September and the Open A bulls period need to have insurance on them.
were weaned in late October. The bulls did not receive creep feed except for a few
Open A bulls that were ET calves produced at a recipient herd. Calves received Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus will pay 4% of sale price toward
their pre-weaning and weaning vaccinations and were handled in every respect the insurance policy. The balance of the policy will be paid by the
as all natural. Bulls were fed to gain 2.5 lb. per head per day on a 1% grain and customer. If the customer chooses to decline the policy, Heart River
by product rotation. Bulls were fed free choice mineral, salt, and hay. We took Ranch or Open A Angus has no obligation to cover any loses due
yearling weights at approximately 105 days post weaning with no post wean- to injury, sickness or death. Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus does
ing adjustment period or warm up period. Our intent is to grow out the bulls for guarantee all cattle to be sound the day of the sale. All bulls will be
maximum longevity and integrity of the bull. semen tested by the Wibaux Vet Clinic in March/April 2021.
Historic Photos
Most of the historic photos in this catalog were taken by Inez Kessler, Annette’s Breeder’s Guarantee: All bulls sell fully guaranteed to be fertile and
great grandmother between 1905 and 1908 in the Gaylord, ND area. Inez was reproductively sound according to the terms and conditions of the Red Angus
the only person to have a camera in the area and as a result she took pictures of Association of America and the American Angus Association. All bulls are
many people and events. The town of Gaylord was located about 13 miles south of guaranteed to be breeders. All claims for adjustment or refund must be made
Belfi eld, ND along US Highway 85. The Gaylord Post Offi ce and store was a stop in writing within six months of the sale date. In the event a bull is claimed
for travelers going south. This building still stands at the Curt Molm place.
to be a non-breeder, the purchaser may return the animal to the ranch of the
Red Angus EPD Averages (non-parent) seller if in good condition and complying with the health requirements of the
Seller’s state. The Seller will be entitled to six months trial following the return
ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MB YG CW REA FAT of the animal in which to prove that the animal is a breeder. If at the end of
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six months, the Seller shall be obligated to replace the animal with another
Angus EPD Averages (non-parent) of equal value or to refund the purchase price. The return of the full purchase
price shall in any case be deemed full satisfaction and settlement. If the Seller
CED BW WW YW CEM MILK MW $EN REA FAT $W $F $B proved the animal to be a breeder, it shall be the obligation of the purchaser to
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take delivery of the animal at the purchaser’s expense.
Implied warranty: Except for those stated in the terms and conditions, there
Sale Terms & Conditions are no warranties or implies, as to merchantability or fi tness for a particular
The terms of the sale are cash. No release will be given until satisfactory settlement has purpose with respect to the cattle being sold in this auction. The warranties
been made. All settlements will be made with the clerks of the sale immediately after set forth in the terms and condition are in lieu of all other warranties, either
the sale. We reserve the right to withhold animals from shipment for whom payments expressed or implied and the remedies provided therein shall be the sole and
have not been received prior to departure date. Every animal sells to the highest bidder exclusive remedy of the buyer, or any party claiming through the buyer, for
and in cases of disputes, the auctioneer’s decision will be fi nal. All sales are subject to any breach of warranty or guarantee therein provided and all other obligations
an acceptable semen examination. Semen evaluation certifi cates will be furnished to or liabilities.
the buyer at delivery.
Health
Bulls were carcass ultrasounded on approximately February 25.
Bulls and heifers were treated with Enforce at birth and branding and were calf hood
Updated EPD information, carcass ultrasound, and 50K data will be provided vaccinated with 4-way and 7-way. At weaning, calves were given a 5-way, 7-way and
at the sale and available at www.heartrivergenetics.com or www.openaangus. One Shot, boosters were also given. Calves and cows were poured with Dectomax in
com. This information will be available as soon as it is received from the Red the spring, fall and late winter. All bulls will be vaccinated with Preg Guard, Endovac
Angus Association of America or the American Angus Association. and wormed prior to delivery. All females are bangs vaccinated and on a fall vaccina-
tion program.

All bulls have been tested using the Semen Tests: Bulls will be semen tested after the sale.
Zoetis HD50K genomic test or Neo- Semen Interests:
gen’s HD genomic test and parent
verifi ed. All bulls sold will be DNA tested free of any known genetic defects. Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus are each respectively retaining 50% revenue-sharing
semen interest in every bull selling in this sale. Full possession and full salvage value sells
Health certifi cates and brand releases will be furnished for shipment anywhere on all bulls. If a buyer chooses to collect and market semen, the seller will share proportion-
in the United States. ately in the collection costs and revenues earned. In the event that the seller chooses to col-
lect semen for “in herd” use, it will be done at the seller’s expense and at buyer convenience.
Each animal carries a readable tattoo or freeze brand. Semen will be made available to buyer at cost.
Insurance Volume Discounts
Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the auctioneer’s hammer falls. Insur- We are pleased to give a volume buyer discount. You will receive 5% off of purchases
ance will be available sale day. It is recommended that buyers insure their purchases of 5 to 9 bulls, and 10% off of 10 or more bulls. Please notify the clerk when you check
for safe delivery. Purchaser assumes the risk of death or injury to their livestock out to receive your discount. This is another way to say “Thank You” for your trust in
immediately after the sale.
our program.