Superior Livestock Auction’s Bellringer Auction Starts Off the New Year

Superior Livestock Auction kicked off 2017 in Denver, Colorado with their annual Bellringer Auction January 11-12, 2017 broadcast live from the Doubletree Denver-Stapleton North. 2017 and the Bellringer Auction marked 30 years that Superior Livestock Auction has been serving the livestock industry. Cattle producers offered 83,000 head of calves, feeders and breeding stock from 32 states. The auction lasted two full days; Bellringer was broadcast live on DISH channel 232 and was streamed on Superior Livestock Auction’s Click To Bid website. 2016 was celebrated Wednesday night, January 11^th, with Superior Livestock’s Rep Awards and Dinner where the top representatives from 2016 were rewarded for their hard work and dedication. Livestock Marketing Association’s 2016 World Champion Andy White made a guest appearance during the auction Wednesday. Everyone was awaiting the commence of Bellringer Auction to see if the sale would take advantage of the building bullish market atmosphere.

Yearling steers saw an increase of $4-5 higher and yearling heifers remained steady to $2 higher from Superior Livestock Auction’s last offering. While weaned steers and heifers under 575 pounds saw a drastic $10-15 increase and weaned steers and heifers over 575 pounds also saw and increase of $5-7 over our last offering. Calves on cows remained in demand and were generally $5 higher.  

Join Superior Livestock on Thursday January 26^th back in Fort Worth, Texas their January 26^th Video Auction and Superior Select Replacement Female Auction. Not only is 2017 Superior Livestock Auction’s 30^th year but it is also bringing some changes; in 2017 all regular bi-monthly video auctions will move to Thursdays to help better address the needs of Superior’s increasing seller and buyer base. Visit www.superiorlivestock.com to view our online auction catalog. For a buyers’ number or more information on becoming a consigner please call our Fort Worth office at 800-422-2117.

Superior is the largest livestock auction in the United State and markets well over one million head of cattle annually. With over 400 representatives located throughout the United States, Superior provides a complete national marketing network that serves both buyers and sellers. Superior Livestock Auction, celebrating 30 years of serving the livestock industry.

Top Lots Included:

Brian & Pam Lindsey, Cullman, AL, 625 lbs, VAC PRECON, BVD PI Free. English & English Exotic cross. Approx. 60{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black, 25{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Charolais & 15{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red. 1 Hereford & 1 Black & White Simmental cross. 1 showing 3/8 ear & 4 showing ¼ ear. Fdr Hfrs, $131.00, January Del.

Bays Cattle Co., Silver City, NM, 670 lbs, VAC 45+, Angus Source, Vitaferm Raised. Out of Herford, Hereford Angus cross & Exotic cross cows by reg. Angus bulls. 90{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF, 10{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red, RWF or off color. Fdr Strs, $134.00, January Del.

Charles H. Coblentz, Chouteau, OK, 700 lbs, VAC 45+, Angus Source. Out of Black Angus cross cows by reg. Black Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. May be some BWF or Black Motley Face, depending on sort. Fdr Strs, $137.50, January-February Del.

Whitehurst Cattle Co., Williston, FL, 725 lbs, VAC 45+, Superior Verified, Angus Source. Out of English cross & English Brahman cross cows by outstanding Black Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF. Fdr Strs, $123.00, January Del.

Fred Lane, Bushland, TX, 765 lbs, VAC 45+, Certified Natural Plus, Angus Source. Angus & Angus cross. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided w/a few BWF. Fdr Strs, $136.00, January Del.

Roye Ranches, Inc., Stigler, OK, 780 lbs, VAC 45+, BVD PI Free. Angus & Angus cross. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. Bulls purchased from 7451 Cattle Co. Fdr Strs, $136.50, January Del.

Wayne Wilhelm, Happy, TX, 815 lbs, VAC 45+, Superior Progressive Genetics. Out of Angus, Angus cross & a few Hereford cows (90{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} originated from SD & 10{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Nebr.) cows by Sitz, SAV & Harrell Hereford bulls. Bulls have YLG EPD’s ranking in top of breed average. Fdr Strs, $133.00, March Del.

David Zeiset, Chickasha, OK, 835 lbs, VAC 45+, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of Angus cows by re. Angus (Bradley 3 & Connealy Consensus bloodlines) bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. Fdr Strs, $136.00, January-February Del.

Boot Ranch, Douglas, WY, 850 lbs, VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC, Certified Natural Plus, GAP 4, Superior Progressive Genetics. Out of English & English Exotic Cross cows by registered Cross Diamond & Croissant Red Angus & Black Angus bulls. Fdr Strs, $149.00, January Del.

Bergkamp Farm & Ranch, Hutchinson, KS, 870 lbs, VAC 45+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by reg. McCurry Angus Ranch & Connealy Angus bulls. Fdr Strs, $133.00, January Del.

Joe Warren, Uniontown, KS, 900 lbs. Approx. 90-95{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF & 2-3 hd Charolais cross & Red hided. Could be 1-2 hd showing slight Brangus influence. Fdr Strs, $132.00, January Del.

Bays Cattle Co., Silver City, NM, 620 lbs, VAC 45+, Angus Source, Vitaferm Raised. Out of Hereford, herford Angus cross & Exotic cross cows by reg. Angus bulls. 90{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF, 10{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red, RWF or off color. Fdr Hfrs, $124.50, January Del.

Roye Ranches, Inc., Stigler, OK, 660 lbs, VAC 45+, BVD PI Free. Angus & Angus cross. Bulls purchased from 7451 Red Dirt bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. Fdr Hfrs, $129.00, January Del.

Craig Sheppard, Garden City, KS, 700 lbs, VAC 45+. 75{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Angus, 15{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red Angus & 5{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Charolais cross. Sired by 70{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Fink Angus, 15{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red Angus, 10{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Van Newkirk & Jameson Hereford & 5{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} JMB Angus. Weaned Hfr Calves, $130.00, March-April Del.

Kough Ranch, Russell Springs, KS, 725lbs, VAC 45+, Certified Natural, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of Angus cross cows by Angus Simmental cross bulls. Approx. 25{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Brockle Face. Wnd Hfr Clvs, $138.75, January Del.

Tate Cattle Co., Welch, OK, 750 lbs, VAC 45+, Source & Age Verified, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of Angus cross cows by Buford Ranches & Express Ranches Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. Fdr Hfrs, $130.00, January-February Del.

Pioneer Ranch LC, Burns, KS, 775 lbs, Vitaferm Raised. Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by Fink & Hinkson Black Angus & few by a Hereford bull. Fdr Hfrs, $130.00, January-February Del.

Circle M Cattle Co., Halstead, KS, 800 lbs, Certified Natural Plus, Angus Source. Angus & Angus cross. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. Fdr Hfrs, $130.00, February Del.

Circle B LLC, Forsyth, MT, 800lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics. Out of Black Angus cows by Feddes Hereford bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} BWF & Brockle Face. Fdr Hfrs, $132.25, March Del.

Leo Gardner, Boulder, UT, 685 lbs, Angus Source. Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by Black Angus bulls. Approx. 95{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. Fdr Strs, $133.00, January Del.

Wolf Ranches, Fallon, NV, 705 lbs, VAC 45+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of Angus cows by (80{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562}) Thomas Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. High dollar beef value & docility scores. Fdr Strs, $138.50, January Del.

Bar Lazy TL Ranch, Vernal, UT, 740 lbs, Certified Red Angus, Certified Natural Plus. Red Angus & Red Angus Black Angus cross. Majority Red hided w/some Black hided. Fdr Strs, $128.50, January Del.

Delbert & Lynee Sherrod, Molina, CO, 770 lbs, VAC 45+, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of front end Angus base cows by reg. Gittleson & Lazy JB Black Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black. Fdr Strs, $130.00, January Del.

Adams Cattle Co. – Clay Adams, Texhoma, OK, 775lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, BVD PI Free, Superior Progressive Genetics. Out of Angus Hereford cross cows by Gardiner Angus, Riverbend Angus, Holden Hereford & XIT Hereford Bulls. Approx. 85{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF, 15{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red & Redneck. Fdr Hfrs, $122.00, March Del.

Grenke Brothers, Jordan Valley, OR, 850lbs, VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, GAP 4, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source, VitaFerm Raised. Black or BWF, Sired by Angus bulls. Fdr Strs, $134.50, January Del.

Frisbie Wheat & Hereford Farms, Inc. McDonald, KS, 850lbs, VAC 45+, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, GAP 1, BVD PI Free, Superior Progressive Genetics, Reputation. Pred. Out of Angus & Red Angus cross cows by registered bulls. Wnd Str Clvs, $142.75, March Del.  

Bar L-3 Ranch, Klamath Falls, OR, 885lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Superior Progressive Genetics, Top Dollar Angus, Angus Source. Black Angus w/a few BWF. Angus sired. Bulls selected for feed efficiency, carcass & growth traits. Fdr Strs, $128.00, February Del.

Futrell Farms, Inc., Murray, KY, 450lbs, VAC PRECON, Angus, Angus Cross, Charolais & Continental Cross. Approx. 80-85{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF, bal. Red & RWF & Charolais cross. Wnd Str Clvs, $167.00, February – March Del.

Mike & Julie Livingston, Stratton, CO, 490lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, GAP 4, BVD PI Free, Superior Progressive Genetics, Reputation, Angus Source. Out of Black Angus cows, AI sired by Black Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black Hided. Approx. 50{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} AI Sired through Genex program. Wnd Str Clvs, $185.00, January – February Del.

Mike & Tina Connell, Ringgold, NE, 515lbs, VAC 45, Certified Natural Plus, Angus Source. Out of Black Angus & BWF cows w/majority by Diamond Money Maker U229 & Diamond Big Spread, bal. by Traveler 004 & Stevenson Genetics 602C Black Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black Hided. Wnd Hfr Clvs, $152.00, January Del.

Gurney Cattle Co LLC, Salina, UT, 535lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, GAP 4. Out of mostly Black & BWF, few Red cows by PAP tested (most below 40) pred. Angus & very few Charolais bulls. Approx. 90{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF, 10{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red, RWF & a few Charolais cross. Buyers option 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF. Wnd Str Clvs, $159.00, January Del.

Johnson Ranches, LLC., Deming, NM, 540lbs, VAC 45+, Superior Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, Angus Source. Out of Angus, a few Charolais cross, Brangus Angus cross & English cross cows by reg. Angus bulls. Approx. 85{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black & BWF, 10{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red & RWF & 5{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Charolais Cross. Wnd Hfr Clvs, $137.00, January – February Del.

Karl & Ginger Wright, Anton, CO, 550lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Certified Natural Plus. Out of pred. Black Angus base cows by reg. Axtell Ranch Black & Red Angus bulls. Wnd Str Clvs, $160.00, January Del.

Lazy B Ranch LLC, Lordsburg, NM, 575lbs, VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC. Out of Angus, Angus Brangus cross, Angus Hereford cross, Exotic cross & Brahman cross cows by Angus & Brangus bulls. Approx. 80{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Red & RWF & 20{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black, BWF, Charolais cross & off color. Wnd Str Clvs, $140.00, January Del.

David W. Diver, Groesbeck, TX, 625lbs, VAC PRECON, Angus & Angus Cross. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black Hided. Wnd Hfr Clvs, $126.00, March Del.

Tyler Knott, Oak Creek, CO, 640lbs, VAC 45+, Superior Progressive Genetics. Out of Angus Hereford cross cows by Van Newkirk Hereford, HD Dunns & Sons Angus & T-Heart SimAngus bulls. Wnd Str Clvs, $142.50, February Del.

Glen Younger, Delta, CO, 650lbs, VAC 45, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of Black Angus & Black Angus cross cows by Diamond Peak Black Angus bulls. Wnd Hfr Clvs, $126.00, January Del.

Gregg & Chris Stults, Wray, CO, 650lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Certified Natural Plus, Verified Natural Beef, BVD PI Free, Superior Progressive Genetics. Out of Angus cows by Black Angus (Leachman & Connealy bloodlines) & Beckton & Buffalo Creek Red Angus bulls. Pred. Black hided. 16 Red. Wnd Str Clvs, $141.50, January Del.

Waggoner Ranch, La Junta, CO, 700lbs, VAC 45, Pred. Angus cross with some Hereford & Exotic cross. Wnd Str Clvs, $134.50, January Del.

Matt & Hannah Burch, Ringgold, NE, 720lbs, VAC 45, Source & Age Verified, NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, GAP 4, Angus Source. Angus & a few Angus cross. Out of Angus cows by Black Angus (sons of Chisum, Final Answer & Consensus) bulls. Pred. Black & BWF w/4-5 RWF. Wnd Str Clvs, $148.00, February Del.

Jack Nielsen Family & Jerry Johnson, Greybull, WY, 750lbs, Out of Angus & Angus cross cows by SimAngus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black Hided. Wnd Str Clvs, $125.00, January Del.

Vesco Ranches, Winnemucca, NV, 780lbs, VAC 45, Angus Source, NHTC, Certified Natural Plus, Verified Natural Beef, GAP 4, Superior Progressive Genetics. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black Hided. Sired by Leachman of CO, Black Angus & Riverbend Black Angus Bulls. Leachman Black Angus bulls sired by high feed efficiency & high $ profit sires. Riverbend bulls in top 10{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} of breed in Marb, top 5{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} REA & top 35{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} $Beef. Wnd Str Clvs, $141.00, January Del.

Thornock Ranch, Cokeville, WY, 800lbs, VAC 45, Superior Verified, NHTC, Superior Progressive Genetics, Angus Source. Out of Black Angus & BWF cows by Black Angus bulls. 100{73205e5fd8edf14435f3e2e65a2beea89873ca1d4142610a26265edfe9982562} Black hided. Years of AI breeding & very selective bull purchasing. Wnd Str Clvs, $142.00, January – February Del

Source:  Superior Livestock Auction

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