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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
STEGALL
1995
est. 1995
Stegall Cattle Company