Rafter T Angus Inaugural bull sale

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January 13, 2018 | 1:00 PM | Buffalo, WY
Buffalo livestock auction
SALE DAY CONTACTS
Sale Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-684-0789
Kale’s cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-299-4569
Kim’s cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-257-4262 TRUCKING
Delivery of all bulls is free of charge in Wyoming and
SALE DAY REPRESENTATIVES
adjoining states . Delivery of bulls will begin around April 1st .
Dennis Ginkens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-817-6101
Tri-State Livestock News INSURANCE
Curt Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-630-4604 Bill Pelton, Stockmens Ins . Agency . . . . . . 406-671-5100
Wyoming Livestock Roundup We strongly encourage our buyers to purchase
Dixon Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406-231-1459 insurance on their bulls against death or injury . We
Tri-State Livestock News cannot guarantee them against an act of God or
Kurt Kangas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406-366-4190 sickness that develops while he is in your control . We do
American Angus Association
guarantee our cattle to be healthy sale day and when
AUCTIONEER their arrive to your ranch . Bill Pelton with Stockmens
Mark McNamee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-760-9510 Insurance Agency will be available sale day to answer
any questions and set-up a policy per your request .
ABSENTEE BIDDING
Live internet bidding is available through CattleUSA . WINTERING
com or you may contact Kim and Kale Krestchman, the All bulls will be wintered free of charge until April 1,
auctioneer or sale representatives prior to the sale . 2018 at our ranch in Gillette, WY . If you choose to leave
your bulls past April 1st feeding arrangements can be
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
made at the buyer’s expense .
Cattle will sell under the Standard Terms and
Conditions as recommended by the American Angus HERD HEALTH
Association . All bulls will be tested BVD PI Negative . All cattle sell
with proper health papers for interstate shipment . A
RETAINED INTEREST
rigid herd health program is followed . All cattle have
Rafter T Angus will be retaining a one-third revenue
been calf hood vaccinated with 7-way Somnus at
sharing interest in every bull selling in the sale . Full
branding and at weaning along with IBR, BVD, BRSV,
possession and salvage value sells on all bulls .
Pasturella and a Dectomax Pour On .
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FERTILITY
A supplement data sheet will be available sale day with
The bulls will be fertility tested by a licensed
scrotal
veterinarian prior to delivery .
measurements, ultrasound data and other updates .
Announcements from the auction block take FIRST BREEDING SEASON GUARANTEE
precedence over catalog information . Rafter T Angus guarantees bull(s) for their first breeding
season (60 days from turn out) provided the bull(s)
SALE LOCATION
are managed properly and are kept in acceptable
Buffalo Livestock Auction
nutritional and physical health . Upon delivery Rafter
44 T W Rd
T Angus guarantees the bull(s) are sound and fertile .
Buffalo, WY 82834
Should death or injury occur to the bull(s) it should
SALE DAY SCHEDULE be documented and verified by a licensed DVM . Rafter
9:00 AM – Bulls available for viewing
T Angus will either give credit to the buyer or replace
12:00 AM – Free Lunch
injured bull(s) at their discretion, if a comparable bull(s)
1:00 PM – Sale Begins
is available .
LIABILITY
CALVING EASE RECOMMENDATION
All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk .
Each bull in the sale has been assigned a calving ease
Rafter T Angus and Buffalo Livestock Auction assumes
score, found in the bottom right of their lot box . This
no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents which
is our suggestion on what each bull is best suited for
may occur .
based on a number of factors including pedigree, birth
ACCOMMODATIONS weight and our knowledge of the sire and dam . All
Hampton Inn, Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-684-8899 buyers should take into account their own program
Comfort Inn, Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307-684-9564 when considering these recommendations . Please talk
to us prior to the sale if you have any questions .
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Greetings
Cattlemen!
Please consider this a personal invitation to our 2nd annual bull sale . The last couple of years in this
business have been pretty exciting for us . Since purchasing our registered cows, we have focused on
improving our genetics by using a strong AI program and individually mating our cows . We are seeing
results that we are really proud of .
This crazy drought just won’t give us a break . Raising efficient cattle is a must . Forcing all of our cattle
to “do more with less .” Our cows are still weaning a big calf at the end of August . These calves aren’t
getting creep fed and yet our weaning averages have gone up, which we credit to better genetics . Profit
margins in our industry are much tighter than they have been in the past . With the cattle market at its
current low, we see this as an opportunity to expand and freshen the genetics in your herd . We are offer-
ing outcross bulls, with a strong genetic foundation . In an effort to not pass on unwanted traits, we make
ruthless culling decisions every year . Focusing on structure, soundness, disposition, and fleshing ability .
We have worked very closely with our nutritionist to develop sound footed, and highly fertile bulls . They
have been fed a high fiber pellet along with willow creek wheat hay . On this complete dry ration, the
bulls should grow and not get fat . We want to sell you bulls that will be in your herd for years .
Our goal is to offer outstanding customer service . Not only just around sale time but also when the bulls
are at home working in your pastures . In an effort to build long term relationships with our customers
we are offering our personal guarantee with them . We stand behind every bull that leaves our ranch for
one breeding season . If for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase during the first breed-
ing season, we want to be the first to know . The bulls will be given a complete breeding soundness exam
by Drs . Jay and Brandi Hudson . They will have been carcass ultrasounded and that data will be available
prior to the sale . If you live in Wyoming or surrounding states we will deliver your bull(s) for free, begin-
ning April 1, 2018 .
Thanks to those of you who have put your trust in our genetics . We greatly appreciate your business . If
you’re in the area before or after the sale please stop by to look at the bulls . The bulls have all been vid-
eoed and those videos can be seen on our website . If you have questions about our program or are just
needing more information please call us or go to our website, www .raftertangus .com .
We can’t wait to visit with you on sale day . Please join us for lunch starting at 11 AM .
F T E R T AN
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- The Kretschman Family
Kale, Kim, Galen & Zane
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Cash
RTA 581
BD: 03/10/2015 • AAA#: 18260495 • Tattoo: 581
Sitz Dash 10277 Sitz Upward 307R
Sitz Everelda Entense 2665
Sire. Barstow Cash
S A V Final Answer 0035
Barstow Queen W16
RCA Queen R42
Nitz Right Time 6557 Leachman Right Time
FSHK Miss Wix 511
Dam. RTA Traveler 906
Gardens Prime Time
BDA Elban 2049
BDA Elban 0055
CED BW WW YW Milk
10 0 .0 36 70 23
barstow cash
Motive
RTA 566
BD: 03/05/2015 • AAA#: 18260242 • Tattoo: 566
HF Kodiak 5R Sandy Bar Advantage 43M
Wilbar Ruby 955N
Sire. Soo Line Motive 9016
RR 7407 Rainmaker 2154
TLA Beauty 5R
Terrlene Beauty 35F
S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V 8180 Traveler 004
S A V May 2410
Dam. RTA Bessie 123
Mytty In Focus
RTA Bessie 8065
BDA Bessie 6012
CED BW WW YW Milk
8 1 .0 52 93 25
s a v net worth 4200
566 maternal grandsire
Motive
KA 356
BD: 03/12/2013 • AAA#: 17714247 • Tattoo: 356
HF Kodiak 5R Sandy Bar Advantage 43M
Wilbar Ruby 955N
Sire. Soo Line Motive 9016
RR 7407 Rainmaker 2154
TLA Beauty 5R
Terrlene Beauty 35F
Pass Creek 9022 936 6210 Larks Canyon 9022
Pcar Black Event
Dam. KA Canyon Betty 927
Bon View New Design 878
BDA Betty 5137
Adams Piere Betty 9332
CED BW WW YW Milk
7 0 .7 45 76 23
soo line motive 9016
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R e f e r e n c e S i r e s
b bar joe hero 2774
rta captain morgan 40
Joe Hero
B Bar 2774
BD: 02/14/2014 • AAA#: 17819418 • Tattoo: 2774
Captain Morgan
RTA 40
Vermilion Nebraska L095 Baldridge Nebraska 901
Vermilion Barb 9315 BD: 02/10/2014 • AAA#: 17915796 • Tattoo: 40
Sire. RA Joe Hero
R A Hero 573
R A 573 Wendy G160 R A X Wendy 434 SydGen C C & 7 S A F Connection
SydGen Forever Lady 4087
BCC Frontrunner 27K Connealy Frontline Sire. Hoover Dam TC Gridiron 258
Whitestone Jestress G053 Erica of Ellston C124
Dam. B Bar Miss Wix 277 Erica of Ellston V65
S A V Bushwacker 3119
B Bar Miss Wix 2070 B Bar Miss Wix Mc 349M Design 21T Sitz New Design 349M
Mc Star 136P
Dam. Mc Bandolina 3Z
Connealy Reflection
CED BW WW YW Milk G Bar H Miss Bandolina 051
G Bar H Miss Bandolina 880
14 -2 .4 43 75 25
CED BW WW YW Milk
7 -1 .3 49 87 26
Understanding Calving Ease Scores
Definite calving ease, use on heifers
Moderate calving ease, use on large heifers
Low calving ease, use on mature cows
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Lot 1
Doolittle
RTA 737
BD: 01/24/17 • AAA#: 18936845 • Tattoo: 737
Koupals B&B Identity Sitz Upward 307R
B&B Erica 605
Sire. Musgrave Aviator
S A V Final Answer 0035
MCATL Forever Lady 1429-138
ALC Forever Lady R02S
Barstow Cash Sitz Dash 10277
Barstow Queen W16
Dam. RTA Hedy 528
BDA Bando 2103
BDA Hedy 5067
BDA Hedy 2073
Lot 1
Act. BW BW Ratio Adj. WW WW Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk
77 101 780 109 8 -0 .3 58 106 26
We are leading off this offering with an outstanding Aviator son. A
calving ease bull with longevity. His grandam, BDA Hedy 5067, is a 13
year old cow still producing in our herd. She has an average weaning
bda hedy 5067 ratio of 10@104.
Granddam of lot 1 Dam’s Production: BR 1 101; WR 1 109
Calving Ease
Lot 2
Joe Hero
RTA 726
BD: 02/26/17 • AAA#: 18936812 • Tattoo: 726
RA Joe Hero Vermilion Nebraska L095
R A 573 Wendy G160
Sire. B Bar Joe Hero 2774
BCC Frontrunner 27K
B Bar Miss Wix 277
B Bar Miss Wix 2070
Paintrock Answer 248-377-1Paintrock Final Answer 248-9
TP Lady EXT of PR 130-9
Dam. RTA Lady 335
Connealy Thunder
TP Lady of Paintrock 57-1
TP Lady of Paintrock 239-6
Act. BW BW Ratio Adj. WW WW Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk Lot 2
76 88 677 97 15 -2 .8 40 70 27
A moderate framed, calving ease bull. The outcross genetics offered by
this bulls pedigree would be a valuable asset to anyones herd. This bull
should sire long, deep sided calves that come unassisted. We have used
his sire Joe Hero 2774 on heifers in our program for three years. He has
proven himself to be a true calving ease heifer bull. rta lady 335
Dam’s Production: BR 3 96; WR 3 105 Dam of lot 2
Calving Ease
Lot 3
Crown Royal
RTA 704
BD: 02/13/17 • AAA#: 18944989 • Tattoo: 704
Hoover Dam SydGen C C & 7
Erica of Ellston C124
Sire. RTA Captain Morgan 40
Mc 349M Design 21T
Mc Bandolina 3Z
G Bar H Miss Bandolina 051
WW Really Windy 3719 V D A R Really Windy 4097
Boyum 9719 Emblazon Lady8023
Dam. RTA Lucy 5109
Sitz Peak Legacy 9613
RTA Lucy 374
RTA Lucy 122
Lot 3
Act. BW BW Ratio Adj. WW WW Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk
72 95 733 103 9 -1 .7 45 79 24
704 is a stylish calving ease bull, loaded with performance. He has a
low birth weight heritage and outstanding phenotype. His Grandsire
is best known for breed leading docility and superior carcass quality.
Those traits combined the maternal excellence from his two year old
dam make this bull tough to overlook.
Dam’s Production: BR 1 95; WR 1 103
Calving Ease
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Lot 4
rta Lacey 537
Dam of lot 4
Lot 4
Tigger
749 is a one of a kind herd bull prospect. He sorted himself RTA 749
to the top of our calf crop at a very early age. He has
BD: 01/22/17 • AAA#: 18936846 • Tattoo: 749
unmatched capacity! He weaned off of his two year old
dam with an actual weaning weight of 795 in August. His HF Kodiak 5R Sandy Bar Advantage 43M
Wilbar Ruby 955N
dam is out of RTA Traveler 906, a Right Time bred donor Sire. HF Tiger 5T
TC Freedom 104
cow. She has a flawless udder, maintained condition HF Echo 84R HFDF Echo 6N
and AI’d back at the front of our program. This bull is Barstow Cash Sitz Dash 10277
Barstow Queen W16
phenotypically impressive and has explosive growth. Dam. RTA Lacey 537
Nitz Right Time 6557
Dam’s Production: BR 1 105; WR 1 115 RTA Traveler 906
BDA Elban 2049
Act. BW BW Ratio Adj. WW WW Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk
80 105 823 115 10 0 .6 59 107 29
Calving Ease
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Lot 5
Cobra
RTA 731
BD: 03/01/17 • AAA#: 18936794 • Tattoo: 731
HF Tiger 5T HF Kodiak 5R
HF Echo 84R
Sire. HF Thunderbird 146Y
TC Freedom 104
HF Echo 187N
Duralta 14C Echo 32E
S A V Net Worth 4200 S A V 8180 Traveler 004
S A V May 2410
Dam. RTA Bessie 123
Mytty In Focus
RTA Bessie 8065
BDA Bessie 6012
Act. BW BW Ratio Adj. WW WW Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk
90 102 807 115 5 2 .5 64 115 25
We cannot say enough great things about this bulls dam. She is a Net
Worth 4200 daughter that never lets us down. 731 is a powerful bull,
with herd sire authority. His calves should wean heavy and have lots of
Lot 5 eye appeal.
Dam’s Production: BR 5 102; WR 5 106
Calving Ease
Lot 6
Captain Morgan
RTA 714
BD: 02/03/17 • AAA#: 18944999 • Tattoo: 714
Hoover Dam SydGen C C & 7
Erica of Ellston C124
Sire. RTA Captain Morgan 40
Mc 349M Design 21T
Mc Bandolina 3Z
G Bar H Miss Bandolina 051
KA Motive 356 Soo Line Motive 9016
KA Canyon Betty 927
Dam. RTA Pride 587
PRA Tom 8119
RTA Pride 236
RTA Pride 473 903
Act. BW BW Ratio Adj. WW WW Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk
75 99 744 104 8 -1 .1 44 77 26
714 is an eye appealing bull, he offers power and thickness in a calving
ease package. He has accelerated with early performance and superior
muscling. He is the complete package. Lot 6
Dam’s Production: BR 1 99; WR 1 104
Calving Ease
Lot 7
Rajah
RTA 701
BD: 02/23/17 • AAA#: 18936869 • Tattoo: 701
HF Kodiak 5R Sandy Bar Advantage 43M
Wilbar Ruby 955N
Sire. HF Tiger 5T
TC Freedom 104
HF Echo 84R
HFDF Echo 6N
Sitz Peak Legacy 9613 Sitz Alliance 6595
Sitz Blackcap 2841
Dam. RTA Amity’s Lass 924
BDA Kodiak 9516
BDA Eline Lass 0110
BDA Eline Lass 9517
Act. BW BW Ratio Adj. WW WW Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk
94 107 733 105 6 1 .0 56 103 27
701 is a bull with superior thickness and an exceptional disposition. His
pedigree is loaded with maternal excellence. His pathfinder dam is a
donor in our program and has proven herself repeatedly in our herd
Lot 7 Dam’s Production: BR 7 108; WR 7 104
Calving Ease
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