Sun Country Shorthorn Bull Sale - Some Touchdown sons that sell.

[vcsf]

I was driving down the highway within about five miles of the Sun Country bulls yesterday so took took a few minutes to stop in and have a quick look at them.  In my opinion there are some very good bulls there that are in nice condition to go out and work for people.  There had been about two inches of rain earlier in the week and several of the bulls were not straying far from either the feedbunk or waterbowl so with only ankle high boots I was not wading going to far into the mud and did not get the best look at all of the bulls.

I did not have a catalog with me as I was looking at the bulls but going back and looking at one afterwards the Foolproof and Renegade bulls are both ones that I picked out along with another Touchdown son.  Grant has definitely described Foolproof correctly as a tank although for myself personally I would not mind seeing him just a little bit bigger.

In another thread I know thunderdownunder referred to really liking one of Anwender's bulls and I would concur as the lot 31 bull is definitely a standout in the pen and a couple of others are no slouches either.  There were also some Popular Park bulls that were really good red bulls.

 

[justintime]

I was driving down the highway within about five miles of the Sun Country bulls yesterday so took took a few minutes to stop in and have a quick look at them.  In my opinion there are some very good bulls there that are in nice condition to go out and work for people.  There had been about two inches of rain earlier in the week and several of the bulls were not straying far from either the feedbunk or waterbowl so with only ankle high boots I was not wading going to far into the mud and did not get the best look at all of the bulls.

I did not have a catalog with me as I was looking at the bulls but going back and looking at one afterwards the Foolproof and Renegade bulls are both ones that I picked out along with another Touchdown son.  Grant has definitely described Foolproof correctly as a tank although for myself personally I would not mind seeing him just a little bit bigger.

In another thread I know thunderdownunder referred to really liking one of Anwender's bulls and I would concur as the lot 31 bull is definitely a standout in the pen and a couple of others are no slouches either.   There were also some Popular Park bulls that were really good red bulls.

Thanks vcsf... I think the bulls are looking excellent and every consignor has some real definite herd bulls.  The 2 inches of rain thet got there has really made a mess but I expect they will be very thankful for it in a couple months. Foolproof is moderate framed, but he is definitely packed full of meat and he has an 80 lb BW. He should really work for someone who wants to moderate some big cows and add some muscle to their offspring... and I think he is a good candidate to use on heifers as well. I also agree with you about the Poplar Park and Anwender bulls. They both have several outstanding bulls. They are thick, easy fleshing and real beef machines. I wish I had 1000 cows!

 

[thunderdownunder]

I was driving down the highway within about five miles of the Sun Country bulls yesterday so took took a few minutes to stop in and have a quick look at them.  In my opinion there are some very good bulls there that are in nice condition to go out and work for people.  There had been about two inches of rain earlier in the week and several of the bulls were not straying far from either the feedbunk or waterbowl so with only ankle high boots I was not wading going to far into the mud and did not get the best look at all of the bulls.
I did not have a catalog with me as I was looking at the bulls but going back and looking at one afterwards the Foolproof and Renegade bulls are both ones that I picked out along with another Touchdown son.  Grant has definitely described Foolproof correctly as a tank although for myself personally I would not mind seeing him just a little bit bigger.
In another thread I know thunderdownunder referred to really liking one of Anwender's bulls and I would concur as the lot 31 bull is definitely a standout in the pen and a couple of others are no slouches either.   There were also some Popular Park bulls that were really good red bulls.

All of the bulls in the Sun Country test are really good, sound, commercially oriented cattle that will go out and get the job done. All of the consignors should be commended for the standard of cattle they have presented. I hope they are suitably rewarded come sale day!

 

[Hilltop]

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[blue]

I was just watching some of the videos. The bulls look really good.  Why is there not a video for the white shorthorn tag 16?

 

[blitz]

I have watched the videos and the bulls look very moderate in design. Are these the type of bulls that you could put back on club calf mommas? I have never used a shorthorn bull but these look like the type that would work.

 

[justintime]

I was just watching some of the videos. The bulls look really good.  Why is there not a video for the white shorthorn tag 16?

I think we missed doing a video of 16. Not sure how that happened!!  Lot 16 is a moderate framed white bull who has a moderate BW.He indexed 101 for REA and 108 for IMF, and has 35 cm testicles. I think he could be used on heifers or cows and he would certainly work great on some black females to make those blue roan calves. His granddam was a donor cow here for many years and she has progeny in 5 countries. His dam will be flushed here this spring.

 

[justintime]

I have watched the videos and the bulls look very moderate in design. Are these the type of bulls that you could put back on club calf mommas? I have never used a shorthorn bull but these look like the type that would work.

I think there are a number of bulls in this sale that could be put back on clubbie cows. In our discussions with a couple AI companies before we worked a deal on Touchdown, they both commented that Touchdown was a bull that could work on the clubby side as well as the PB side. There are also several other bulls that I think would work well on clubby females. They are thick topped, and pretty sound structured. This is probably the deepest set for quality that we have offered yet.

 

[Hilltop]

Here is the Grand dam of Lot 33. The two calves are Touchdown calves. The red heifer had a 79lb bw and the white calf had a 68lb bw. We have not had a lot of TD calves but they have come 3 to 4 days early (clapping)

 

[blue]

i was just wondering if the bulls can be viewed the day before the sale? 

 

[justintime]

i was just wondering if the bulls can be viewed the day before the sale? 

For sure... we may be still putting a few through the chute but that is OK. Probably any time after noon would be best so we can get them sorted into pens.

 

[SeannyT]

Anyone know what the weather in Kisbey is supposed to be for Saturday? Hopefully no rain again.

 

[Hilltop]

Chance of showers Friday, then 9 and cloudy on Saturday

 

[justintime]

Anyone know what the weather in Kisbey is supposed to be for Saturday? Hopefully no rain again.

I think it is supposed to clear up cloudy with warm frost! Remember this is Saskatchewan... we can get most anything and sometimes get it all in the same day!

 

[upthecreek]

It looks like it will be a good day for a road trip from Manitoba.  Congradulations to all the consignors, it looks like a fantastic group of bulls.  I am looking forward to a great sale!! <beer>

 

[vanridge]

It looks like it will be a good day for a road trip from Manitoba.  Congradulations to all the consignors, it looks like a fantastic group of bulls.  I am looking forward to a great sale!! <beer>

Maybe you'll be able to post a picture of your new herdsire after all! Good luck to all the consignors. Hope you have a great sale (and some decent weather)  <beer>

 

[Okotoks]

Hope your weather is good, we are supposed to get rain and then more wet snow

 

[Hilltop]

Hope your weather is good, we are supposed to get rain and then more wet snow

Sounds good for today. Just guessing but there was prob close to 3/4 inch of rain yesterday so waddling in mud there again! Hope you miss the snow!