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Welcome
Bar JV Angus would like to welcome you to our 2025 production sale. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support
and interest in our program.
We have been focused on raising functional and efficient cows for almost 50 years now and our goals remain the same. Our ideal is for them to
stay in the herd for many years and raise a big calf with little maintenance. We are proud of the fact that we have numerous cows that are ten
plus years old and are still productive, proving longevity and performance in our herd. With all the new technologies available to us, our selection
criteria continue to remain the same. We put an emphasis on calving ease, length and bone in our cattle along with good feet and udder quality.
Once again, we started off the year with good moisture. Unfortunately, the combination of the rain stopping, coupled the unwelcome
grasshoppers being a factor, made for weaning weights still being a little on the light side. The bulls really took off after they got in the feedlot.
This group of bulls may be the best set we’ve raised to date. There are many herd sire prospects in the offering that I could sit and write a bunch
of footnotes on but I don’t have the time to write them and I’m sure you all don’t have the time to read them. There is a large selection of heifer
bulls and an outstanding set of power bulls that will add pounds to your calf crop. The offering of Resilient bulls will be one of the largest offered
anywhere and they are sure to impress! Another sire group to watch are the Reward calves. He is a nice compliment to Resilient ¬– they will
really catch your eye!
We worked with Derik Pierce and Colton Oney of Anipro to develop our feed ration for us again this year. We fed the bulls a high roughage ration
consisting of alfalfa, grain hay, millet hay, silage, whole corn and oats in our own feedlot here at the ranch. We choose not to push our bulls on
feed. We want them to gain about 2.75 to 3 lbs./day. This ensures that they will last for many years. Flax-Lic tubs are also offered to improve
semen quality.
Our bulls are fertility tested by Dr. Gary Scheiber of High Plains Veterinary Clinic in Sidney, MT. A supplement sheet with yearling weights and
scrotal information will be available on sale day. All bulls have been DNA tested with Zoetis HD50K test. We expect these results to available on
sale day.
We encourage you to go to www.barjvangus.com to view videos of the bulls.
You are welcome to come by the ranch anytime to evaluate the bulls, heifers or the cows. We would love to show you our operation and offer
help with selections. We are always happy to discuss any questions you may have about our program or the cattle. If you are unable to attend,
please do not hesitate to call us or one of the representatives to help you with bull selection or your bids. The sale will be broadcast live on
Northern Livestock Video Auction. You have the option to register and bid with them as well.
There is a lot of optimism in the cattle industry right now! If you are interested in assistance marketing your calves, Dale is a representative for
Northern Livestock Video Auction.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and support. We value your trust and confidence in us here at Bar JV Angus.
We look forward to seeing you on sale day.
The Vitt Family,
Jim and Loretta :: Dale and Jill :: Cody and Sierra