Page 4 - Heart River Ranch/Open A Angus Bull Production Sale – March 8, 2023

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 2023 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 5% 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 2023.
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-
94 55 39 13 -1.9 60 96 0.22 1.40 25 2 11 7 15 0.43 0.06 23 0.14 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
expense.
CED BW WW YW CEM MILK $EN MW MARB REA FAT $W $F $B
7 1.2 61 109 9 27 -17 68 0.15 0.65 0.009 59 86 141 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 Semen Interests:
the Zoetis HD50k genomic test or Heart River Ranch and Open A Angus are each respectively retaining 50 percent revenue-
Geneseek HD genomic test and sharing semen interest in every bull selling in this sale. Full possession and full salvage
parent verified. All bulls sold will value sells on all bulls. If a buyer chooses to collect and market semen, the seller will share
be DNA tested free of any known genetic defects. proportionately in the collection costs and revenues earned. If the seller chooses to collect
Health certificates and brand releases will be furnished for shipment anywhere semen for “in herd” use, it will be done at the seller’s expense and at buyer convenience.
in the United States. Semen will be made available to buyer at cost
Each animal carries a readable tattoo or freeze brand. Volume Discounts
We are pleased to give a volume buyer discount. You will receive 5% off purchases of
Insurance 5 to 9 bulls, and 10% off of 10 or more bulls. Please notify the clerk when you check
Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the auctioneer’s hammer falls. Insur- out to receive your discount. This is another way to say “Thank You” for your trust in
ance will be available sale day. It is recommended that buyers insure their purchases our program.
for safe delivery. Purchaser assumes the risk of death or injury to their livestock
immediately after the sale.