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ATTENTION JUNIORS!!!
A Special Offering of
elite Gelbvieh Genetics
A Special Invitation to
Juniors
A Special Incentive for
Juniors
The Offering
Miller Gelbvieh is Dispersing October 13, 2007 at the
“Triple Your Pleasure” sale in Osceolo, Missouri in conjunction with
Mitchell Gelbvieh’s herd reduction sale. We are offering donors, ET calves,
breds and pairs. We don’t have a herd bull; every animal offered is the
result of AI and/or ET matings. Progeny of some of the greatest females in
the breed will sell. Only three in the entire offering have reached three
years of age. This dispersal offers some of the freshest, most economically
balanced, and consistent genetics to be sold this fall. The good news is
that the cattle also have style and presence. Many of these ought to be
shown.
The Invitation
Miller Gelbvieh is extending a special invitation to
Juniors to take advantage of the excellent selection of show prospects.
Some of the really good prospects aren’t even born yet and some
will be at side of their dams as babies. But 17
exceptional open heifers, ranging from 8 months to 14 months are selling on
October 13 and we want you to harvest the results of our advanced breeding
program. Don’t be left behind!
The Incentive
Miller Gelbvieh is offering cash incentives to Juniors
who show Miller Gelbvieh genetics purchased at this dispersal sale. Any
female or embryo purchased in the name of a Junior at this sale is
eligible. The immediate progeny of any bred female purchased in the name
of a Junior and registered in the name of the same Junior, is also eligible
for cash awards. Proof of official placing must include a photo from the
show and a letter from the judge confirming the placement. One cash prize
will be granted for the single highest level attained only, and will be
awarded at the conclusion of the female’s show career. Cash shall be
awarded as follows.
National Junior Show
National Western Stock Show
Grand Champion
$2500
American Royal
North American International Livestock Expo
Grand Champion
$1500
State Fairs
Grand Champion
$750
Each of the heifers has something to offer, all are
prospects in their own right. However, several deserve special mention.
The 4 Morgan’s Direction/MLLR 12M ET Balancers are essentially 2 pairs. 817S
and 818S are much alike: moderate framed, exceptionally sharp fronted,
upheaded, with plenty of rib and volume. 820S and 823S are a bit bigger
framed with perhaps a bit more performance. All are really sound on the
move. All four will make terrific cows as well. All are homozygous
polled. If you are looking for Balancers, take a serious look at these.
Two black and two red purebreds have sorted themselves
toward the top. Though the camera was not kind to either one, 115S and 829S
have a tremendous future ahead of them. 115S is a bit more moderate but by
sale day, I predict she will cause quite a stir. Square, very sharp
fronted, big topped, with mass and volume, she has it all and has really
come on strong. She is exceptionally docile. I hate to part with her but
someone will be rewarded.. 829S is a bit bigger in type and kind but is
much the same. Both move with exceptional freedom and both are very sound
structurally. 829S’s full ET sibs didn’t have as good recips but they have
also really come on and both are really clean fronted, feminine, and sound.
They may end up right at the top yet. The 3 ET full sibs are homozygous
polled and double black. Black status will be available the day of the
sale.
129S has always looked good and has a winning personality
as well. Long sided, excellent muscle, an attractive profile, and a good
disposition make her a can’t miss. She is also homozygous polled. She goes
back to 31X, the dam of Gizmo. 112T is as good a G196 calf as I have seen.
Most say that G196 progeny look really good only when they come into
production. In that case, she is headed for greatness because she has
looked good as a baby, looks good as an open heifer, and just keeps getting
better. In my mind, all the good show heifers have to look like they will
be good cows. 112T has the look.
There’s a good chance some of the younger heifers not
mentioned here will overtake some of the older ones. We’ve just weaned them
and as they began to recover and take off again some have made dramatic
changes. There will surely be a sleeper or two in the bunch.
Finally, I would like to call attention to some of the
“unborn.” Any of the matings could produce a great one but several I think
have exceptional potential, though I can’t guarantee a heifer. 12M/Carolina
Fortune, 122M/Carolina Fortune, and 31R/Carolina Fortune have tremendous
possibilities as all the females are outstanding individuals who are
exceptionally clean fronted and Fortune covers all the bases. 118R/Hero,
114P/Hero, 219R/Hero and the 12M/Hero embryos could be something special. I
really like all the Northern Wind matings and any animals with Cherokee
Canyon in the pedigree will be some of the best.
So grab a catalogue or go online at mettlersales.com/pdf/mitchell2007.pdf,
study your lesson–isn’t that what juniors are expected to do–and find a
winner, have some fun, and make some money.
Best of Luck!
Myron Miller
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