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Welcome!                                                                                        STEGALL                                Red Angus Guide to EPDS and  Indexes

                                                                                                               1995
                                                                                                            est.  1995

                                                 Dear Cattlemen and Valued Customers,                                              ProS ... Profi tability and Sustainability is   HB ..... HerdBuilder is a maternal selection   GM..... GridMaster is a selection index that
                                                                                                                                   an all-purpose index that predicts average   index that predicts the economic differences   predicts the average economic difference of
                                                                                                                                   economic differences in all segments in the   of animals for traits that are important from   non-replacement calves through the post-
                                                 It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our Annual Bull Sale!
                                                                                                                                   beef supply chain. This index is a combination   conception through weaning. Expressed   weaning phase of production. GM places
                                                 As we prepare for another exciting year, we want to extend our deepest
                                                                                                                                   of the breeding objectives modeled in the   as dollars per head born, HB is calculated   selection pressure on growth, feedyard
                                                 gratitude to all our loyal customers and friends who continue to support
                                                                                                                                   HerdBuilder and GridMaster selection indexes.   based on the scenario that bulls are mated   performance and carcass traits. Expressed as
                                                 our program. Your trust and commitment are what drive us to improve               In this index, replacement heifers are retained   to heifers and cows, replacement heifers   dollars per head born, GM is calculated based
                                                 and refine our herd year after year.                                              from within the herd and all remaining   are retained and all remaining progeny are   on the scenario that progeny are fed out to
                                                                                                                                   progeny are fed out to slaughter and sold on a   marketed at weaning. Traits included in the   slaughter and marketed on a quality-based
                                                 This year’s offering is truly exceptional, featuring a diverse lineup of bulls    quality-based grid. Traits included in this index  HB index include Calving Ease Direct, Calving   carcass grid. Traits included in GM include
                                                 that embody our breeding philosophy: combining performance, calving               include calving ease, growth, HPG, STAY,   Ease Maternal, Weaning Weight, Milk, Mature   Average Daily Gain, Carcass Weight, Dry
                                                 ease, and carcass merit, while maintaining sound structure and longevity.         Mature Weight, Dry Matter Intake and carcass   Weight, Heifer Pregnancy and Stayability   Matter Intake, Marbling, Back Fat and Rib Eye
                                                                                                                                   traits. The resulting index is expressed in   (Index/High Value).         Area (Index/High Value).
                                                 Our goal has always been to provide you with bulls that will excel in all
                                                                                                                                   dollars per head born (Index/High Value).
                                                 facets of your operation, and we believe this year’s group is our best yet.

                                                 We are proud to present a set of bulls that have been rigorously selected
                                                                                                                                   CED .......Calving Ease Direct predicts differences in the percent of calves born   CEM ......Calving Ease Maternal predicts differences in the percent of daughters
                                                 for their genetic potential and phenotypic excellence. These bulls are the        unassisted out of 2-year-old dams. (Percent/High Value)  who are able to calve unassisted as 2-year-old heifers. (Percent/High Value)
                                                 result of years of careful breeding, using industry-leading sires and proven
                                                                                                                                   BW ........Birth Weight predicts differences in actual birth weight of progeny.   STAY......Stayability predicts differences in the ability of an animals’ retained
                                                 maternal lines. They have been developed on a balanced ration to ensure           (Pounds/Low Value)                                      daughters to remain productive in the herd – calve every year – through 6
                                                 they are ready to go to work in your herd and thrive in the real-world                                                                    years of age. (Percent/High Value)
           Todd & Taylor Stegall - Case & Hayes                                                                                    WW .......Weaning Weight predicts differences in 205-day weaning weight.
                                                 conditions.                                                                       (Pounds/High Value)                                     MARB ....Marbling predicts differences in marbling score – amount of
                                                                                                                                   YW ........Yearling Weight predicts differences in 365-day yearling weight.   intramuscular fat measured at the 13th rib. (Marbling Score Units/High Value)
                                                 As always, we stand behind our cattle with a solid guarantee. We un-              (Pounds/High Value)                                     YG .........Yield Grade predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade, which is
                                                 derstand the importance of your investment and are committed to your              ADG .......Average Daily Gain predicts differences in weight gain between 205   calculated using CW, REA and Fat. (Yield Grade Units/Low Value)
                                                 success. If you have any questions or need assistance in selecting the right      and 365 days of age. (Pounds/High Value)                CW ........Carcass Weight predicts differences in actual hot carcass weight.
               Stegall Cattle Co.                bull for your program, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to        DMI .......Dry Matter Intake predicts differences in daily feed intake as measured   (Pounds/High Value)
                                                                                                                                   in a feedlot during the post-weaning period. (Pounds/Low Value)  REA .......Ribeye Area predicts differences in square inches of ribeye area
             Todd & Taylor Stegall               help you make informed decisions that will enhance the productivity and                                                                   measured at the 13th rib.(Square Inches/High Value)
                                                 profitability of your operation.                                                  MILK .....Milk predicts differences in weaning weight attributed to the milking
               3455 Grover Ave.                                                                                                    ability of the animal’s daughters. (Pounds/High Value)  FAT ........Fat predicts differences in the depth of backfat measured between the
               Colusa, CA 95932                  We would also like to extend a warm invitation to join us on sale day.            ME ........Maintenance Energy predicts the difference in maintence energy   12th and 13th ribs. (Inches/Low Value)
                                                                                                                                   requirements. (Mcal per Month/Low Value)
                                                 Whether you attend in person or participate online, we look forward to
                                                                                                                                   HPG .......Heifer Pregnancy predicts differences in the percent of daughters
                                                 the opportunity to visit with you and discuss your cattle needs. This event
                  (530) 713-8755                                                                                                   who are able to conceive and calve at 2 years of age following exposure to
                                                 is not just about selling bulls; it’s about building relationships and sharing    breeding. (Percent/High Value)
                                                 our passion for the cattle industry.
              tmstegall@gmail.com
                 stegallcattle.com               Thank you again for your continued support and for considering our pro-
                                                                                                                                                                                                           RedAngus.org
                                                 gram as a source for your next herd sire. We wish you all the best for the
                                                 upcoming breeding season and beyond.



                                                 Sincerely,
                 @stegallcattleco
                                                 Todd Stegall

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