Page 4 - Heart River Ranch Bull and Female Production Sale – March 12, 2025

General Information
2 – Quality Genetics Built on a Heritage of Commitment
Liability Heart River Ranch Loss of Use Policy

All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Neither the owners, management, 2025 optional loss of use policy: Heart River Ranch is striving to offer the best options
sales staff, facility or any person connected with this sale assume liability, legal nor not only in beef animal genetics but also loss of use protection for bulls and/or females
otherwise, for property loss or for any accidents that may occur. we offer to our customers. We strongly recommend that our buyers purchase insur-
ance on their animals. Animals that will be fed for an extended period need to have
Delivery insurance on them.
Free Delivery to central points up to 500 miles. Balance will be at cost. We will make Heart River Ranch will pay 5% of sale price toward the insurance
every effort to assist in deliveries of greater distance or by private arrangements and policy. The balance of the policy will be paid by the customer. If the
volume purchases. Delivery will be made at our convenience and efforts will be made customer chooses to decline the policy, Heart River Ranch has no
to have bulls delivered by May 1. obligation to cover any loses due to injury, sickness, or death. Heart
Feeding and Development of Bulls River Ranch does guarantee all cattle to be sound the day of the sale.
All bulls of Heart River Ranch were weaned in September. Calves received their All bulls will be semen tested by the Wibaux Vet Clinic in March/April
pre-weaning and weaning vaccinations and were handled in every respect as 2025.
all natural. Bulls were fed to gain 3 lb. per head per day on a 1% grain and
by product rotation. Bulls were fed free choice mineral, salt, and hay. We took
yearling weights at approximately 105 to 120 days post weaning with no post Breeder’s Guarantee: All bulls are guaranteed to be breeders. All claims
weaning adjustment period or warm up period. Our intent is to grow out the bulls for adjustments or refunds must be made in writing within six months of the
for maximum longevity and integrity of the bull. sale date. In the event a bull is claimed to be a non-breeder, the purchaser
may return the animal to the ranch of the seller if in good condition and
Historic Photos complying with the health requirements of the seller’s state. The seller will
Most of the historic photos in this catalog were taken by Inez Kessler, Annette’s be entitled to six months trial following the return of the animal in which to
great grandmother between 1905 and 1908 in the Gaylord, ND area. Inez was prove that the animal is a breeder. If at the end of six months, the seller shall
the only person to have a camera in the area and as a result she took pictures of be obligated to replace the animal with another of equal value or to refund
many people and events. The town of Gaylord was located about 13 miles south of the purchase price. The return of the full purchase price shall in any case be
Belfield, ND along US Highway 85. The Gaylord Post Office and store was a stop deemed full satisfaction and settlement. If the seller proved the animal to be
for travelers going south. This building still stands at the Curt Molm+ place. a breeder, it shall be the obligation of the purchaser to take delivery of the
animal at the purchaser’s expense.
Red Angus EPD Averages (non-parent)
Implied warranty: Except for those stated in the terms and conditions,
ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MB YG CW REA FAT there are no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to merchantability or
106 53 52 13 -1.8 65 104 0.24 0.73 26 2 12 7 14.6 0.45 0.05 24 0.16 0.02
fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the cattle being sold in this
All cattle witll have genomically-enhanced EPDs. auction. The warranties set forth in the terms and condition are in lieu of all
other warranties, either expressed or implied and the remedies provided shall
Sale Terms & Conditions be the sole and exclusive remedy of the buyer, or any party claiming through
the buyer for any breach of warranty or guarantee therein provided and all
The terms of the sale are cash. No release will be given until satisfactory obligations or liabilities.
settlement has been made. All settlements will be made with the clerks of
the sale immediately after the sale. We reserve the right to withhold animals Health
from shipment for whom payments have not been received prior to departure Bulls and heifers were treated with Enforce at birth. At branding calves were calf hood
date. Every animal sells to the highest bidder and in cases of disputes, the vaccinated with One Shot BVD, Enforce and a 7-way. At weaning, calves were given a
auctioneer’s decision will be final. All Sales are subject to an acceptable se- 5-way, 7-way and One Shot, boosters were also given. Calves and cows were poured
men examination. Semen evaluation certificates will be furnished to the buyer or injected with Dectomax in the spring, fall and late winter. All bulls will be vaccinated
at delivery. with Preg Guard and wormed prior to delivery. All females are bangs vaccinated and on
Bulls will be carcass ultra sounded on approximately February 25. a fall vaccination program.
Updated EPD information, carcass ultrasound, and genomic data will be Semen Tests:
provided at the sale and available at www.heartrivergenetics.com or www. Bulls will be semen tested after the sale.
openaangus.com. This information will be available as soon as it is received Semen Interests:
from the Red Angus Association of America.
Heart River Ranch are respectively retaining 50 percent revenue-sharing semen interest in
All bulls have been tested using the Geneseek HD genomic test and parent every bull selling in this sale. Full possession and full salvage value sells on all bulls. If a
verified. All bulls and heifers sold will be DNA tested free of any known buyer chooses to collect and market semen, the seller will share proportionately in the col-
genetic defects. lection costs and revenues earned. If the seller chooses to collect semen for “in herd” use, it

Health certificates and brand releases will be furnished for shipment anywhere will be done at the seller’s expense and at buyer convenience. Semen will be made available
in the United States. to buyer at cost.
Females will be available to take home after the sale. Volume Discounts
We are pleased to give a volume buyer discount. You will receive 5% off purchases of
Each animal carries a readable tattoo or freeze brand. 3 to 5 bulls, and 10% off of 5 or more bulls. Please notify the clerk when you check out
Insurance to receive your discount. This is another way to say “Thank You” for your trust in our
program.
Ownership risk to purchaser commences when the auctioneer’s hammer falls. It is
recommended that buyers insure their purchases for safe delivery. Purchaser assumes
the risk of death or injury to their livestock when the hammer falls. Martin-Trudeau
Insurance will be available sale day to discuss insurance options.