Page 2 - Green Mountain Red Angus Bull Production Sale – March 21, 2023

Welcome GREEN MOUNTAIN RED ANGUS
GREEN MOUNT
AIN RED ANGUS
Welcome to Green Mountain RED Angus!

It’s bull sale season again! When you look back over the year everyone
can see things that went right and things that might not have. That in-
cludes everything under your control and a lot of things that are not, like
the weather. Thankfully the one thing you can control is your breeding
and bull purchase decisions!

When reviewing your seedstock source there are several factors for
consideration:

1. When you look at a bull offering does it appear consistent? In other
words, does there seem to be a general direction their genetics take
with a specific goal in mind. Every catalog has variety from heifer bulls
to growth, as it should. But do you see a pattern that shows a goal? For
instance, are EPDs improving over the years and becoming more con-
sistent? As you will see in this catalog the indices and EPDs on these
bulls are some of the best we have ever produced. When comparing to
breed average, you will see that the index values (ProS, HB and GM)
are significantly better than breed average. The ProS index, which is the
breed’s comprehensive ranch-to-carcass genetic merit index lends our
Jim, Julie, Katie, Tom and Bob Morton bulls significantly more genetic value.

2. Is technological advancement being used to measure and increase
the accuracy of the genetics being offered? Is DNA and genomic testing being done? At GMRA we pull samples on every calf to verify parentage.
You know when you purchase one of our bulls that there is no mistake in the pedigree. We also submit every sample for genomic testing. This as-
sures the EPDs you see are as accurate as they can be, with genomically-enhanced EPDs being the equivalent of 3 calf crops worth of data.

3. Are feet and udder scores being taken? We have been udder scoring all cows at calving for years and as a result have made significant strides
in keeping udder quality high. Long before RAAA implanted the standardized feet and leg scores which are now reported, we had our own system
for evaluating feet and legs and have seen our scores improve to the point of rarely seeing a structure we don’t approve of.

4. Is customer service a top priority? We pride ourselves on being there after the sale! We like to visit customers and see how our genetics are
working in their herds. We also provide options for increasing value by helping with feeder calf sales and placement. Our long-time relationship
with Superior Livestock sales rep, Clint Berry, offers additional resources for customers to sell their cattle on one of the largest auction platforms
in the world. We are also members of an elite group called Allied Feeding Partners, which allows us the opportunity to bid on and potentially pur-
chase customer calves. This is a great opportunity for us to see our customer’s real-world carcass and gain data.

As your trusted seedstock source, we make every effort to provide our customers with not only breed-leading genetics, but data that is based on
the most progressive and advanced collection methods we can. As technology progresses, we are able to more readily identify the cattle that will
excel in various facets of production. Here at GMRA, we utilize everything we can to provide you with the most comprehensive and accurate data in
the industry. The crew at Green Mountain Red Angus would like to thank you for putting your trust in our program. We hope you enjoy looking at
the genetic packages offered in this catalog. Please reach out if you would like any additional information to help with your genetic selections. We
look forward to seeing you on sale day!

Bob, Julie, Tom, Katie, Jim

Green Mountain Red Angus EPDs current as of 2/20/23. View a sortable Excel spreadsheet and videos at www.gmracattle.com.