BJ Angus Genetics Breeding Guarantee - Angus Journal

Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 7th annual BJ Angus Genetics Production Sale!
It is our pleasure to present a set of bulls and females that offer “no
limits” genetics—seedstock that inherently possesses the potential to
move your program forward regardless of your current genetic base.
The bulls are stout, rugged herd sire prospects ready to go to
work. As the beef industry becomes more fact-based, data is crucial
in determining value. Some important facts about the bulls selling
include: 66% have a Birth Weight EPD of +2.0 or less, qualifying
them to be calving-ease prospects; 60% have $B values of $50 - $60;
and the average bull in this sale ranks in the top 3% of all nonparent
bulls in the Angus breed for $B, top 5% for %IMF and $G,
top 15% for CED and UREA, and top 20% for YW, $W, and $F. You
can select herd sire prospects from the top 10% of the breed’s $B
values to produce calves with higher USDA Quality Grade premiums, lower Yield Grade discounts, and better feedlot
performance. Research indicates the $B value index is one of the best selection tools available to select seedstock
without the fear of single trait selection and sacrificing cow function.
The female offering is without a doubt, the strongest in the history of BJ Angus Genetics. Our breeding program
requires us to seek the best of the best females in the breed to enter our donor program for approximately one year
and sell the following year. This process enables us to rapidly improve the genetic potential of the progeny we offer
our customers. You literally have the opportunity to select from our very best genetics! Never has this been more
evident than in this offering. The average $B value of this female offering is $51.10!
Our program is predicated on one principle, and that is “the importance of quality for customer value!”
We realize customers have less interest in one-time cattle purchases and more interest in establishing longterm
working relationships with seedstock producers who can constantly supply them with the information and
cattle they need to be profitable. BJ Angus Genetics can do this! Furthermore, we believe our most important
responsibility is to help you understand how best to interpret seedstock EPDs and performance data, put them to
use, and obtain the most dollars in return when you sell BJ sired progeny.
We are here to serve you and will provide any help and information we can to make selections that best fit your
operation. As you review our sale offering, please do not hesitate to call or stop by the ranch with any questions you
might have. Thank you in advance for your business and we look forward to visiting with you on sale day!
Best Regards,
John & Bonnie Slocombe
BJ Angus Sale Bull Data Averages vs. American Angus Association Breed Averages
CED BW WW YW YH Milk %IMF URE $W $F $G $B
BJ Angus +9 +1.6 +45 +87 +.2 +27 +.50 +.50 +27.40 +29.00 +28.00 +51.00
AAA Avg. +5 +2.2 +42 +77 +.3 +20 +.16 +.27 +24.22 +20.56 +15.79 +34.20