The 35^th Annual San Antonio All Breed Bull and Commercial Female Sale reached a historic milestone, drawing a standing-room-only crowd and an exceptionally active market.  As producers focused on rebuilding their herds with top-quality cattle, the sale, held on February 17^th & 18^th in conjunction with the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo, saw unprecedented demand.  Buyers from Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas and Alabama drove the sale to an all-time high in which 40 bulls and 467 females grossing $2,957,000 for an overall average of $5,832.

The 40 bulls representing five breeds, brought a gross of $388,500 for an average of $9,713 while the 467 females sold for a total of $2,585,500 for an average of $5,536.  234 open heifers sold for an average of $4,504; 80 bred heifers sold for an average of $5,547; 153 pairs sold for an average of $7,300.

In the annual bull sale, four Brahman bulls brought an average of $7,875; 13 Brangus bulls $9,692; five Charolais bulls $10,000; 17 Hereford bulls $10,118 and one Red Brangus bull $9,000.  Topping the 40 head of bulls was a Hereford bull consigned by Mann Cattle Co., Claude, Texas that sold to Leo Hermes, Yoakum Texas for $17,000. The Second high selling bull was consigned by Donnell Ranch, Fowlerton, Texas that sold to J W Cattle Co., Luling, Texas for $16,000.

Other high selling bulls by breed: Brahman consigned by Golden Meadows Ranch, Cotulla, Texas sold to Martin O’Connor Cattle, Victoria, Texas for $10,000. Brangus consigned by McMurtry Brangus, Troy, Texas sold to Tommy & Susan Brandenberger, Hallettsville, Texas for $13,000 and another Brangus bull consigned by Hodde Land & Cattle Co., Brenham, Texas sold to Leo Hermes for $13,000. Polled Hereford consigned by B&C Cattle Co. sold to Leo Hermes, for $13,000. Red Brangus consigned by Greenwood Cattle Co., Plantersville, Texas sold to Rafter 2 Ranch, San Antonio, Texas for $9,000.

High selling females by categories:

Certified Brahman X Hereford: five pair from W D Cattle Company, Floresville, Texas sold to Ronnie Urbanczyk, San Antonio, Texas for $9,500. Five bred heifers from Hartmann Ranch, Floresville, Texas sold to Ronnie Urbanczyk, for $7,250.  Five open heifers from Bludau Ranch, Hallettsville, Texas sold to Kenny Mingus, Cameron, Texas for $11,000.

Beefmasters: Yeary Ranch, Lampasas, Texas sold to Happy 11 Ranch, Zapata, Texas for $7,250.  Five open heifers from JM Cattle Texas, Gause, Texas sold to James Bowman, Itasca, Texas for $4,000.

Brangus: five pair from Hillwood Land & Cattle, Ft. Worth, Texas sold to Clarence Kahlig, San Antonio, Texas for $10,000.  Five bred heifers from Jasik Hay Farm, Pleasanton, Texas sold to Clarence Kahlig for $7,250.  Five open heifers from Wellman Cattle Company, Brenham, Texas sold to Ryan Reichardt, Cat Springs, Texas for $6,000. Also, a pen of five open heifers from Jackson Family Brangus, Waco, Texas sold to Svoboda Cattle Co., San Antonio, Texas for $6,000.

Non-Certified Brahman X Hereford: Five pair from Bell Cattle co., Gainesville, Texas sold to Albert Saenz, Pleasanton, Texas for $10,000. Five bred heifers from Hartmann Ranch sold to Randy Dornak, Shiner, Texas for $5,750.  Five open heifers from Richardson Ranch, San Angelo, Texas sold to Trey Ritchter, Rogers, Texas for $5,500.  Another pen of five open heifers from Herrmann Cattle Co., Caldwell, Texas sold to F T Construction, Crockett, Texas for $5,500.

Angus X Brahman: Five pair form Bell Cattle Co. sold to Albert Saenz, for $12,000.  Five open heifers from Lynn Melton Ranches, Grand Saline, Texas sold to Mike McHugh, Marion Junction, Alabama for $3,500.

Santa Gertrudis: Five pair from Texas Oaks Cattle Ranch, Burton, Texas sold to Robby Schrader, Van Vleck, Texas for $7,000. Also, a pen of five pair from Texas Oaks Cattle Ranch sold to Richter Ranches, Spring Branch, Texas for $7,000.  Another pen of five pair consigned by Briggs Ranches, Bloomington, Texas sold to Brad Knolle, Bulverde, Texas for $7,000.  Five open heifers from Lynn Melton Ranches sold to Bunge Halla, Weimar, Texas for $2,800.

Brahman: Five pair from Donnell Ranch sold to J Plus Ranches, Huntsville, Texas for $7,500. Five open heifers from Golden Meadows Ranch sold to Alba Ranches, San Antonio, Texas for $5,000.

Red Brangus: Five open heifers from Rafter 2 Ranch, San Antonio, Texas sold for $4,500 to Villa Ranch, Brookshire, Texas.

Other Brahman Crosses: Five pair from MA Tyler Ranch, Tilden, Texas sold to Karnes Co. Livestock Exchange, Kenedy, Texas for $6,000. Five open heifers from EG Land & Cattle Ltd., Bryan, Texas sold to Aaron Flencher, Somerville, Texas for $4,500.

English & English Crosses: Five bred Hereford heifers from B&C Cattle Co. sold to J W Cattle Co., for $7,750. Five open heifers from Atlas Farms, Grandview, Texas sold to  Ray Pieniazek, Atkins, Texas for $4,500. Also five open heifers from OH Triangle Ranch, San Angelo, Texas sold to Joseph Adams, New Waverly, Texas for $4,500.

Volume buyers included: Leo Hermes, Yoakum, Texas, Ronnie Urbanczyk, San Antonio, Texas; J W Cattle Co. Luling, Texas, Cavender Ranches, Jacksonville, Texas; Chase Foutch, Grand Saline, Texas and Albert Saenz, Pleasanton, Texas.

The sale was auctioneered by Anthony Mihalski and managed by Southern Livestock Publishing, Michael Sturgess, Jim Banner and Mihalski.

Registered Angus bull average:  $8,823.66

Registered Angus female average:  $5,000.00

Commercial Brangus average:  $3,424.00

163 lots                                   Average:  $8064.11

26 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack 3N1’s, Donors and Bred Cows grossed $378,000 to average $14,539

25 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Bred Heifers grossed $433,500 to average $17,341

45 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Open Heifers grossed $572,000 to average $12,711

12 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Deadly Dozen Heifers grossed $221,000 to average $18,417

108 Registered Brangus and Ultrablack Females grossed $1,604,500 to average $14,857

195 Buyers from 13 United States and 3 Mexican states purchased cattle at the recent 21rst annual Cavender Ranches sale November 14^th and 15th. The two days of sale featured over 1000 head of seedstock including commercial replacement females, bulls and registered females. The two-day event kicked off Friday the 14th at noon with the sale of 561 commercial replacement Brangus, F1, Super Baldy Pairs, Breds and Open heifers that were met with widespread demand. Friday’s activities continued at 4:30 PM with the sale of Registered Brangus and Ultrablack females.

The top selling Female was Lot 42, CB MS Ace of Spades 468M11. This powerful bred heifer is safe in calf to CB Cash Power 1373L22 and was purchased by Circle F Farms, Baxley GA.

Lot 90, CB MS New Standard 541M17 was the next high selling female. This open heifer boasts elite growth and big carcass vales and sold for $50,000 to Adam Hicks, Alto, TX.

White Ghost Ranch, Doss, TX purchased the next high selling female when they paid $44,000 for Lot 55, CB MS New Standard 8317M.She is a phenotypically overpowering bred heifer with the performance credentials to match.

Also selling for $44,000 was lot 108 CB MS Ace of Spades 60N9. This spring born heifer calf is part of the Deadly Dozen, a member of the powerful 60 cow family and one of the first True Balance females to be offered. She sold to Triple JR Cattle CO, Muldoon, TX and Peanut Carr, Columbia, LA.

Hicks Ranch paid $35,000 to own Lot 72, CB MS New Standard 63M14. This thick and powerful open heifer boasts elite growth.

The high selling 3N1 at $32,000 was Lot 25, CB Blount 2051J56 and Lot 25A CB MS True Balance 2051N2. Asa Bennett, Greenwood, MS got the bid and swept the ring to own this highly productive pair with the cow safe in calf.

Lot 103, HR MS Admiral 10M6 was the next high selling female at $29,000. She is a part of the Deadly Dozen and is sired by Admiral. She was consigned by Hicks Ranch and was purchased by Draggin M, Eldorado, AR and TTT Farms, Fayette, AL.

35 Brangus and Ultrablack Pairs and 3N1s grossed $363,750 to average $10,393

15 Brangus and Ultrablack Fall Bred Cows grossed $96,250 to average $6,417

50 Proven Brangus and Ultrablack Cows and Donors grossed $460,000 to average $9,200

97 buyers from 11 states gathered at Cavender Ranches for their Annual Spring Sales. Kicking off the weekend’s activities Friday afternoon was the sale of Mature Cows, Donors and Young Pairs. These proven females, many with calves at side found ready acceptance in the market place.

Topping the sale at $25,000 was lot 68, T3 MS Never Surrender 406J8 and her Top Shelf bull calf at side. This ¾ sister to Ace of Spades is a proven donor and boasts elite growth and carcass EPDs. She was consigned by Vanna Farms, Royston, GA and purchased by Cold Creek Ranch, Butler, GA.

$24,000 was the next high seller when Great Mark Western, Tallahassee, FL paid the bid price for Lot 86, DBL S MS Big Lake 535H64 and her powerful Bull Calf at side, Lot 86A CB Oracle 535M10. This lot was offered by Cavender Brangus.

Lot 92 and 92A were the next high sellers at $22,500. Wente Brangus, San Saba, TX paid $16,500 to own CB MS Land Line 5024 H, one of the top donors in the offering. White Ghost Ranch, Doss, TX paid $4,500 to own Lot 92A, CB MS Undisputed 5025M10. Thes lots were offered by Cavender Brangus.

The next high sellers were Lots 88 and 88A from Cavender Brangus at $22,000. Hickory Farms, Gillsville, GA paid $14,000 for the proven donor Lot 88, HF MS Big Lake 541H4 while Sewell Brangus, El Dorado, AR paid $8,000 to own Lot 88A, CB MS Paramount 541M44.

$16,500 was the final bid price for Lot 85 and 85A. 2 Keys, Hamilton, TX paid $9,500 to own Lot 85, a proven daughter of Epic, CB MS Epic 468G25. Her powerful son, Lot 85A, CB Longmire 468M57 fetched $7,000 and sold to J&L Farms, Frost, TX. Both were presented by Cavender Brangus.

Lot 112, MS DMR Capitalist 535F sold for $16,000. She was a daughter of the powerful and proven donor 535A8 and a donor in her won right. She sold to Circle F, Baxley, GA and was consigned by Las Palomas Brangus, Marietta, GA.

A gorgeous day, booming cattle markets, and leading cattlemen from across the country were present in person and online as the 32nd annual spring offering of Brangus and Ultrablack bulls was presented by the GENEPLUS Partners in Concord, AR, hosted by Chimney Rock Cattle Company. With brisk demand from start to finish, cattle scattered from South Florida to Oregon, as the demand for the industry-accepted, profit-driven GENEPLUS Bulls proved to be as good as ever, as producers realize the quality, consistency and adaptability of the G+ program, and the difference it can drive to their own bottom line. High selling individuals were as follows.
Registered Bull Highlights
Lot 91- G+ Czar 535M30 was a herd sire from Schmidt Farms, sired by Suhn’s Kingpin 53H4 and out of the iconic SF Miss Mack 535E20 dam, selling for $46,000 for 2/3 interest and full possession to Lake Majestik Farms, Flat Rock, AL.
Lot 92-G+ Kingpin 535M34 was a full brother to the leadoff bull, another Kingpin x 535E20 from Schmidt Farms, and sold for $32,000 for full interest and full possession to Draggin’ M Ranch and Sewell Cattle Co, both of Eldorado, AR.
Lot 80-G+ Just Business 416M13 from Chimney Rock Cattle Co was sired by the popular GACC All Business 561H3, and packing a combination of performance and phenotype, commanding $28,000 from Bar V Genetix, Vinemont, AL for full interest and full possession.
Lot 77-G+ Elevation 416M7 was a deep sided, power packed son of Suhn’s Spectrum 53J2, from a legendary herd sire producing dam, Suhn’s Ms Broken Bow 416E2, and was selected by Capote Cattle Co, Ocala, FL for $25,000 for full interest and full possession.
Lot 89-G+ Prism 535M27 from Schmidt Farms, hailed again from the 535E20 dam, this time sired by Suhn’s Spectrum 53J2 and landed with Lawman Brangus, Okmulgee, OK at $24,000 for 2/3 interest and full possession.
Commercial Female Highlights
Top Selling Bred Heifers- 4 head of fall calving Ultrablack bred heifers from Derrick Miller commanded $3300 from Dawson Shrum, Lafayette, TN.
Top Selling Open Heifers-4 head of spring yearling Super Baldys from Singleton Brangus commanded $3000 from Gary Tharp, Siloam Springs, AR.