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Greetings from Leland Red Angus and Koester Red Angus,
Thank you for your interest in our 2022 sale offering. We are confident Watch for the Top Dollar Angus logo designation on the bull lots which
that these cattle have been produced and developed to enhance the identifies bulls that will move your program to qualification status.
value of our customers’ cattle. We understand that genetic decisions Red Angus announced some exciting news recently that will be a
made today have a lasting impact on your operations and we take that major step forward for commercial producers around the country. Red
responsibility very seriously. Angus completed negotiations with USDA on our recorded live animal
Due to the importance of your decision making, we utilize all of the specifications or G schedule. Simply put, Red Angus cattle can now be
technology available to predict how our cattle will perform and at the included in all Angus branded beef programs. This seems simple and
highest accuracy available. We believe in accurate reporting of all data in obvious to us as beef producers, however we now have the official docu-
the largest contemporary groups possible and use ultrasound, genomic mentation that Red Angus is Angus, phenotypically and genotypically.
testing and parent verification to enhance our EPDs for the highest This is a huge step forward in securing more profitability for commercial
prediction values possible. We have also used cowboy logic for decades, producers around the country.
selecting for disposition, structural soundness, udder quality and foot We are proud to announce that Leland and Koester Red Angus have the
structure. No. 1 and No. 2 bulls for registrations in the Red Angus database for
Our bulls are developed at our ranch facilities on a total mixed ration 2021. Merlin 018A and Domain A163 currently have over 9,258 head
formulated for adequate growth, but mild enough to protect their fertil- recorded. We are pleased that our genetics are accepted so well in the
ity and longevity. Bulls are started on a roughage-only diet and gradually industry.
transitioned to a low mega-cal ration. We are committed to supplying trusted performance and quality backed
To assist our customers in obtaining a greater return on investment, we by the latest science-based technology, as well as sound, manageable
participate in multiple premium market programs. Among them is the cattle with emphasis on structure, economic convenience and adapt-
Feeder Calf Certification Program. We purchase tags for our customers’ ability. We are focused on your profitability. Please feel free to contact
calves that are sired by bulls from our programs. FCCP provides genetic, us for any assistance or any other information you may want for your
age and source verification for your calves and has proven to add value decision-making process.
to your calf crop. In addition, we are also Seedstock Partners with Top
Dollar Angus, which identifies the cream of the crop in feeder cattle. Thank you very much for your continued business.
Promote Your Verified Genetic Investment
Top Dollar Angus is the industry leader in third-party genetic
verifi cation and marketing assistance for superior Angus and Red
Angus-based feeder cattle. Our program stamps a unique identity on
the ‘best of the best’ by verifying and then showcasing their genetic
merit. The Top Dollar Angus team works directly with a large number
of feedyards and buyers to provide them with documented superior
feeder cattle, coupled with genetic risk mitigation and the precision understanding they need to pursue your
cattle with absolute confi dence.
Top Dollar Angus enables cow-calf producers to benefi t from the genetic value already built into their herds.
Producers that invest in high-end genetics, as well as strong health and nutrition programs, need a means
of positively differentiating their calves from average cattle. Top Dollar Angus does that. Industry demand
is strong for genetically superior feeder calves with the right supporting documentation. Don’t make buyers
guess, let them know by putting the Top Dollar Angus badge of honor on your premium genetic investment.
Nate Smith, General Manager • (620) 546-4839 • nate@topdollarangus.com
Contact our team for more Kaytlin Hokanson • (307) 461-7687• kaytlin@topdollarangus.com
information and a free evaluation: Jake Feddes • (406) 581-8157 • jake@topdollarangus.com
Jim Akers • (859) 361-4221 • akersjim@bellsouth.net
www.topdollarangus.com Jason Gagnon • (559) 723-6362 • jason@topdollarangus.com
Andy Albrecht • (402) 922-1000 • andy@topdollarangus.com
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