Page 4 - Heart River Ranch Bull & Heifer Sale – March 13, 2024

General Information
2 – Quality Genetics Built on a Heritage of Commitment
Delivery Heart River Ranch Loss of Use Policy
Free Delivery to central points up to 500 miles. Balance will be at cost. We will make 2024 optional loss of use policy: Heart River Ranch is striving to offer the best options
every effort to assist in deliveries of greater distance or by private arrangements and not only in beef animal genetics but also loss of use protection for bulls and/or females
volume purchases. Delivery will be made at our convenience and efforts will be made we offer to our customers. We strongly recommend that our buyers purchase insurance
to have bulls delivered by May 1. on their animals. Animals that will be fed for an extended period need to have insur-
ance on them.
Feeding and Development of Bulls
All bulls of Heart River Ranch were weaned in September. Calves received their Heart River Ranch will pay 5% of sale price toward the insurance
pre-weaning and weaning vaccinations and were handled in every respect as all policy. The balance of the policy will be paid by the customer. If the
natural. Bulls were fed to gain 3 lb per head per day on a 1% grain and by product customer chooses to decline the policy, Heart River Ranch has no
rotation. Bulls were fed free choice mineral, salt, and hay. We took yearling obligation to cover any loses due to injury, sickness, or death. Heart
weights at approximately 105 to 120 days post weaning with no post weaning River Ranch does guarantee all cattle to be sound the day of the sale.
adjustment period or warm up period. Our intent is to grow out the bulls for All bulls will be semen tested by the Wibaux Vet Clinic in March/April
maximum longevity and integrity of the bull. 2024.
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 adjustments or refunds must be made in writing within six months of the
the only person to have a camera in the area and as a result she took pictures of sale date. In the event a bull is claimed to be a non-breeder, the purchaser
many people and events. The town of Gaylord was located about 13 miles south of may return the animal to the ranch of the seller if in good condition and
Belfield, ND along US Highway 85. The Gaylord Post Office and store was a stop complying with the health requirements of the seller’s state. The seller will
for travelers going south. This building still stands at the Curt Molm+ place. be entitled to six months trial following the return of the animal in which to
Red Angus EPD Averages (non-parent) prove that the animal is a breeder. If at the end of six months, the seller shall
be obligated to 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
ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MB YG CW REA FAT
92 55 37 13 -1.8 60 97 0.23 1.46 26 3 11 7 15 0.41 0.07 23 0.12 0.02 deemed full satisfaction and settlement. If the seller proved the animal to be
All cattle witll have genomically-enhanced EPDs. a breeder, it shall be the obligation of the purchaser to take delivery of the
animal at the purchaser’s expense.
Sale Terms & Conditions Implied warranty: Except for those stated in the terms and conditions,
The terms of the sale are cash. No release will be given until satisfactory there are no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to merchantability or
settlement has been made. All settlements will be made with the clerks of fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the cattle being sold in this
the sale immediately after the sale. We reserve the right to withhold animals auction. The warranties set forth in the terms and condition are in lieu of all
from shipment for whom payments have not been received prior to departure other warranties, either expressed or implied and the remedies provided shall
date. Every animal sells to the highest bidder and in cases of disputes, the be the sole and exclusive remedy of the buyer, or any party claiming through
auctioneer’s decision will be final. All Sales are subject to an acceptable se- the buyer for any breach of warranty or guarantee therein provided and all
men examination. Semen evaluation certificates will be furnished to the buyer obligations or liabilities.
at delivery. Health
Bulls will be carcass ultra sounded on approximately February 25. Bulls and heifers were treated with Enforce at birth. At branding calves were calf hood
vaccinated with One Shot BVD, Enforce and a 7-way. At weaning, calves were given a
Updated EPD information, carcass ultrasound, and genomic data will be 5-way, 7-way and One Shot, boosters were also given. Calves and cows were poured
provided at the sale and available at www.heartrivergenetics.com or www. or injected with Dectomax in the spring, fall and late winter. All bulls will be vaccinated
openaangus.com. This information will be available as soon as it is received with Preg Guard and wormed prior to delivery. All females are bangs vaccinated and on
from the Red Angus Association of America. a fall vaccination program.
All bulls have been tested using the Geneseek HD genomic test and parent Semen Tests:
verified. All bulls and heifers sold will be DNA tested free of any known
genetic defects. Bulls will be semen tested after the sale.
Health certificates and brand releases will be furnished for shipment anywhere Semen Interests:
in the United States. Heart River Ranch are respectively retaining 50 percent revenue-sharing semen interest in
every bull selling in this sale. Full possession and full salvage value sells on all bulls. If a
Heifers will be available to take home after the sale. buyer chooses to collect and market semen, the seller will share proportionately in the col-
Each animal carries a readable tattoo or freeze brand. lection costs and revenues earned. If the seller chooses to collect semen for “in herd” use, it
will be done at the seller’s expense and at buyer convenience. Semen will be made available
Insurance to buyer at cost.
Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the auctioneer’s hammer falls. Insur-
ance will be available sale day. It is recommended that buyers insure their purchases Volume Discounts
for safe delivery. Purchaser assumes the risk of death or injury to their livestock We are pleased to give a volume buyer discount. You will receive 5% off purchases of
immediately after the sale. 3 to 5 bulls, and 10% off of 5 or more bulls. Please notify the clerk when you check out
to receive your discount. This is another way to say “Thank You” for your trust in our
program.