Page 4 - Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus Bull Production Sale – March 9, 2022
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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   2022 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 3 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 to 120 days post weaning with no post   to injury, sickness or death.  Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus does
         weaning adjustment period or warm up period. Our intent is to grow out the bulls   guarantee all cattle to be sound the day of the sale.  All bulls will be
         for maximum longevity and integrity of the bull.          semen tested by the Wibaux Vet Clinic in March/April 2022.
        Historic Photos
         Most of the historic photos in this catalog were taken by Inez Kessler, Annette’s   Breeder’s Guarantee: All bulls are guaranteed to be breeders. All claims
         great grandmother between 1905 and 1908 in the Gaylord, ND area. Inez was   for adjustment or refund must be made in writing within six months of the sale
         the only person to have a camera in the area and as a result she took pictures of   date. In the event a bull is claimed to be a non-breeder, the purchaser may
         many people and events. The town of Gaylord was located about 13 miles south of   return the animal to the ranch of the seller if in good condition and complying
         Belfield, ND along US Highway 85. The Gaylord Post Office and store was a stop   with the health requirements of the seller’s state. The seller will be entitled to
         for travelers going south. This building still stands at the Curt Molm+ place.   six months trial following the return of the animal in which to prove that the
        Red Angus EPD Averages (non-parent)                      animal is a breeder. If at the end of six months, the seller shall be obligated to
        ProS  HB  GM   CED  BW  WW  YW  ADG  DMI  M  ME  HPG  CEM  ST  MB   YG   CW  REA   FAT  replace the animal with another of equal value or to refund the purchase price.
                                                                 The return of the full purchase price shall in any case be deemed full satisfac-
         89  53  37  13 -1.8  59  95 0.22 1.38 25  2  11  7  15  0.42 0.06  23  0.13 0.02
                                                                 tion and settlement. If the seller proved the animal to be a breeder, it shall be
        Angus EPD Averages (non-parent)                          the obligation of the purchaser to take delivery of the animal at the purchaser’s
          CED  BW  WW  YW  CEM  MILK  MW  MARB  REA   FAT   $W   $F   $B  expense.
          6  1.2  59  105  9  26  63  0.60  0.60  0.012  61  86  135  Implied warranty: Except for those stated in the terms and conditions,
                                                                 there are no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to merchantability or
        Sale Terms & Conditions                                  fitness for a particular 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
         The terms of the sale are cash. No release will be given until satisfactory settlement has   other warranties, either expressed or implied and the remedies provided shall
         been made. All settlements will be made with the clerks of the sale immediately after   be the sole and exclusive remedy of the buyer, or any party claiming through
         the sale.  We reserve the right to withhold animals from shipment for whom payments   the buyer for any breach of warranty or guarantee therein provided and all
         have not been received prior to departure date.  Every animal sells to the highest bidder   obligations or liabilities.
         and in cases of disputes, the auctioneer’s decision will be final. All Sales are subject
         to an acceptable semen examination. Semen evaluation certificates will be furnished to   Health
         the buyer at delivery.                                  Bulls and heifers were treated with Enforce at birth, branding, weaning and were calf
         Bulls will be carcass ultra sounded on approximately February 25.   hood 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
         Updated EPD information, carcass ultrasound, and genomic data will be   in the spring, fall and late winter. All bulls will be vaccinated with Preg Guard and
         provided at the sale and available at www.heartrivergenetics.com or www.  wormed prior to delivery. All females are bangs vaccinated and on a fall vaccination
         openaangus.com.  This information will be available as soon as it is received   program.
         from the Red Angus Association of America or the American Angus Associa-
         tion.                                                 Semen Tests:  Bulls will be semen tested after the sale.
         All bulls have been tested using the                  Semen Interests:
         Zoetis HD50k genomic test or Gen-                       Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus are each respectively retaining 50 percent revenue-
         eseek HD genomic test and parent                        sharing semen interest in every bull selling in this sale. Full possession and full salvage
         verified.  All bulls sold will be DNA tested free of any known genetic defects.    value sells on all bulls. If a buyer chooses to collect and market semen, the seller will share
         Health certificates and brand releases will be furnished for shipment anywhere   proportionately in the collection costs and revenues earned. If the seller chooses to collect
         in the United States.                                   semen for “in herd” use, it will be done at the seller’s expense and at 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 purchases of
         Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the auctioneer’s hammer falls. Insur-  5 to 9 bulls, and 10% off of 10 or more bulls. Please notify the clerk when you check
         ance will be available sale day. It is recommended that buyers insure their purchases   out to receive your discount. This is another way to say “Thank You” for your trust in
         for safe delivery. Purchaser assumes the risk of death or injury to their livestock   our program.
         immediately after the sale.
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