Friday, November 6th Starting at 7:00 PM at Athens Stockyard

Friday, November 6th Starting at 7:00 PM at Athens Stockyard 70 Bred Heifers, 7 First Calf Heifers with Calves on Side 3 Open Heifers Contact: McMinn County Extension @ 423-745-2852 Meigs County Extension @ 423-334-5781 Sale Barn @ 423-745-3582 or 866-796-0625

2015 Southeast TN Heifer & Bull Sale November 6 2015 7 p.m. General Information Sales Agent Athens Stockyard Sale Committee Dean Williams, Autumn Williams, Tim Woods, Larry Mitchell, Jayson Vicars, Jeff Latham, Don Wilson, David Bilderback, Shane Williams, Mark Irvin, and Kathy Lankford Screening Committee Will be made up of sale committee members Sale Procedure Heifers will be sold in lots by consigner, breed type, size, and expected calving date. First calf heifers will be sold in lots by consignor. Heifers become the property of the purchaser immediately after sale. No cattle will be loaded until the conclusion of the sale. Cattle payments will be collected and consigner checks issued by Athens Stockyard. Announcements Any changes in information of any kind will be announced from the auction block and such announcements shall take final precedence. Purchaser s Risk Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as the auctioneer declares it sold! Any disputes concerning animals after purchase and once the animals leave the premises will be handled between buyer and seller, not the sales agent s /management or committees. Breeding Guarantees Bred females are safe in calf females that have been examined by a veterinarian and are so guaranteed. Buyer will have up until 30 days after the sale (December 6, 2015) to have bred females re-examined for confirmed pregnancy. Buyer s failure to re-examine bred females before that date will absolve seller of any duty or obligation to buyer. All disputes herein will be handled between buyer and seller. Athens Stockyard and UT Extension, their staff and employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committees will serve as agents only. Rights and Obligations The above terms and conditions of sale shall constitute a contract between buyer and seller of each animal and shall be equally binding upon both. Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, their staff or employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committees, or any other person connected with the management of the sale does not assume any liability, legal or otherwise. 2

2015 Southeast TN Heifer & Bull Sale November 6, 2015 7 p.m. Sale Catalog Buyer shall make purchases from the sale catalog and take heed to any announcements made during the sale. The information in the sale catalog is provided by the seller and in no way is warranted by Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, or any other persons connected with the management of the sale. Transportation and Overnight Care The South East TN Heifer Sale assumes no liability in transportation. Transportation for a fee can be arranged and must be scheduled with Athens Stockyard before the sale. Buyers who arrange transportation prior to the sale must notify Athens Stockyard no later than the conclusion of the sale with delivery instructions. Any cattle that need to remain on premises overnight will have hay and water. Attention All person(s) who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, their staff or employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committees or any other person connected with the management of the sale does not assume any liability, legal or otherwise. Sale Proceeds Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Associations. ***This is a Not For Profit Sale*** Contributors Athens Stockyard McMinn County Livestock Association Meigs County Cattlemen s Association UT Extension 3

Southeast TN Heifer Sale Guidelines Bred Heifer Eligibility Requirements **Limited to no more than 25 head per consignor** (Number of head allowed by consignor may be adjusted at the discretion of the Screening Committee.) RECORDS - All Bred Heifers must be born on consigner s farm or from a known origin with production records indicating approximate birth date/age, sire and dam information (source and age verified) if possible, and all heifers must be bred to calving ease bulls (known EPD s). All Heifers must be tagged with South East TN EID Heifer Tag furnished free of charge. Tags may be picked up or mailed after entry form and fees are submitted. WEANING REQUIREMENTS: Heifers shall be vaccinated and boostered for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Leptospirosis, Haemophilus Somnus, 7-strain clostridial, Pasteurella, and dewormed according to BQA standards. Heifers should be treated for internal and external parasites. All lot numbers of vaccines should be recorded and turned in prior to sale date. All heifers should be de-horned, or more preferably polled. BULL REQUIREMENTS: All bulls must have complete EPD information Bulls must be at or below breed average in one of the following: Calving Ease, and/or Birth Weight. **NEW FOR 2015**QUALIFICATIONS FOR TAEP COST SHARE BRED BEEF HEIFERS *TAEP Cost share Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Heifers will be listed separate in the catalog and sold separate at the sale. In addition to the above requirements, in order for bred heifers to qualify for the $400/head TAEP Costshare, the following requirements must be met by consigners: * Sire of Bred Beef Heifers must have EPD s from an eligible TAEP breed association. * Heifers must be bred to a bull that meets TAEP Calving Ease bull type requirements with a minimum accuracy level set by TDA. * Producer Affidavit forms must be completed by seller. * Heifers must test negative for PI-BVD (certificate required). * Age: Maximum = 28 months at time of purchase. * Pregnancy status: Minimum 90 days bred at date of purchase. * Size: Minimum 800 pounds at pregnancy exam and minimum frame score of M2. * Veterinarian Affidavit forms must be completed. ENTRY FORMS/FEES: There is a $25 per head entry fee due by September 1 st, the fee is non-refundable unless animal does not pass final screening or fails to meet qualifications due to circumstances beyond consigners control. There will also be a $25 flat sale fee per consigned animal the day of the sale, therefore the total sale fee is $50 per animal. Should a consignor No Sale an animal, neither of the above stated fees will be refunded, therefore there will be a $50 No Sale fee. Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Associations. **This is a Not For Profit Sale** The Bred Heifer Entry Form has 4 parts, 1 of which is due by September 1 st Entry Form and Fees ($25 per animal)-due no later than September 1 st Heifer Consignment Form and Vet Preg Check Documentation-Due no later than October 1 st Bull Information Form-Due no later than October 1 st BQA Processing Records-Due no later than November 6th 4

Southeast TN Heifer Sale Guidelines HEIFER SCREENING: Initial Screening All heifers must be medium frame #1 or better. Initial screening will take place sometime in September-October. You will be contacted to set up a date for this initial screening. All heifers must meet a target weight of 750 pounds for British breeds and 850 pounds for Continental Breeds before breeding. Heifers must be feed 3 to 5 pounds per day of a 12% or higher balanced ration at least 30 days be fore the sale. No horns or pinkeye Final screening All heifers will be subject to a final screening when they arrive on sale day PROCEDURES TO BE CONDUCTED IN FALL 2015: Heifers are pregnancy checked by the consignor s veterinarian at consignor s expense on the farm from September to October (No later than 30 days before the sale). Consignor must submit documentation from Veterinarian confirming pregnancy check has been completed along with heifer consignment form due on October 1 st. Within 60 days of sale, all heifers shall be treated for internal and external parasites SALE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE: All heifers will be brought to the Athens Stockyard on November 6 th 2015 no later than 11 a.m. Heifers will be grouped and sold in uniformed lots by producer The consigner guarantees that the animal is bred on the day of the sale. Buyer will have up until 30 days after the sale (December 6, 2015) to have bred females re-examined for confirmed pregnancy. Buyer s failure to re-examine bred females before that date will absolve seller of any duty or obligation to buyer. All disputes herein will be handled between buyer and seller. 5

First Calf Heifers with Calves Eligibility Requirements **Limited to no more than 20 pairs per consignor** (Number of head allowed by consignor may be adjusted at the discretion of the Screening Committee) RECORDS - All first calf heifers with calves must be farm raised and/or from a known origin with production records indicating approximate birth date/age, sire and dam information (source and age verified) if possible. Sires of calves must have known EPD s and all calves must be no more than two months of age at time of sale. All Heifers must be tagged with South East TN EID Heifer Tag furnished free of charge. Tags may be picked up or mailed after entry form and fees are submitted. All Calves must be tagged with ear tag with same number matching the South East TN Heifer Tag. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Heifers shall be vaccinated and boostered for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Leptospirosis, Haemophilus Somnus, 7-strain clostridial, Pasteurella, and dewormed according to BQA standards. Heifers should be treated for internal and external parasites. All lot numbers of vaccines should be recorded and turned in prior to sale date. All heifers should be de-horned, or more preferably polled. ENTRY FORMS/FEES: * There is a $25 per head entry fee due by September 1 st, the fee is non-refundable unless animal does not pass final screening or fails to meet qualifications due to circumstances beyond consigners control. There will also be a $25 flat sale fee per consigned animal the day of the sale, therefore the total sale fee is $50 per animal. * Should a consignor No Sale an animal, neither of the above stated fees will be refunded, therefore there will be a $50 No Sale fee. Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Associations. **This is a Not For Profit Sale** The First Calf Heifers with Calves Entry Form has 4 parts, 1 of which is due by September 1 st 1) Entry Form and Fees ($25 per pair)-due no later than September 1 st 2) Heifer and Calf Consignment Form-Due no later than October 1 st 3) Bull Information Form-Due no later than October 1 st 4) Processing Records-Due no later than November 6th HEIFER SCREENING: Initial Screening All heifers must be medium frame #1 or better. Initial screening will take place sometime in Sept ember-october. You will be contacted to set up a date for this initial screening. All heifers must meet a target weight of 750 pounds for British breeds and 850 pounds for Continental Breeds before breeding. Heifers must be feed 3 to 5 pounds per day of a 12% or higher balanced ration at least 30 days be fore the sale. No horns or pinkeye Final screening All heifers and calves will be subject to a final screening when they arrive on sale day SALE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE: All heifers and calves will be brought to the Athens Stockyard on November 6 h 2015 no later than 11 a.m. Heifers will be grouped and sold in uniformed lots by producer 6

Open Heifer Eligibility Requirements **Limited to no more than 20 head per consignor** (Number of head allowed by consignor may be adjusted at the discretion of the Screening Committee) RECORDS All consignors must have an on farm production record keeping system to indicate birth date/age, sire and dam information (Source and Age Verified). All open heifers in the sale will be born on consignor s farm. All Heifers must be tagged with South East TN Heifer Tag furnished free of charge. Tags may be picked up or mailed after entry form and fees are submitted. HEALTH PROGRAM (Any product Brand) 1. Vaccination with respiratory vaccine (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV) 2 doses 2. Vaccinate with 7-way clostridial (Blackleg) 2 doses 3. Vaccinate against Pasteurella haemolytical/multocida bacterin-leukotoxoid 4. Vaccinated and boostered with Leptospirosis 5 way 5. Dewormed 6. No Growth Implants 7. Weaned 45 days minimum 8. Adjusted to feed bunk and fed a balanced ration for a minimum of 45 days 9. Adjusted to water tank 10. Dehorned if needed 11. Vaccinate against Haemophilus somnus (2 doses) Optional ENTRY FORMS/FEES: There is a $15 per head entry fee due by September 1 st, the fee is non-refundable unless animal does not pass final screening or fails to meet qualifications due to circumstances beyond consigners control. There will also be a $25 flat sale fee per consigned animal the day of the sale, therefore the total sale fee is $40 per animal. Should a consignor No Sale an animal, neither of the above stated fees will be refunded, therefore there will be a $40 No Sale fee. Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Asso ciations. **This is a Not For Profit Sale** Entry Forms for Open Heifers are due no later than September 1 st Open Heifer Consignment Form are due no later than October 1 st Vaccination records complete with lot numbers are due no later than November 6th Forms will be mailed out upon request or can be picked up at Athens Stockyard. Forms can be returned to the Athens Stockyard Office or mailed to: Tim Woods or Larry Mitchell UT Extension, McMinn Co. UT Extension, Meigs Co. 107 West College Street P.O. Box 186 Athens, TN 37303 Decatur, TN 37322 INITIAL SCREENING All heifers will be screened by the South East TN Heifer Sale Screening Committee (September October) to meet the following minimum standards: Medium or Large Frame (Minimum weight of 600 lbs) #1 (heavy) Muscled Two good eyes, no pinkeye scars No horns No Rat Tails Good Disposition 7

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Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bred Commercial Heifers This set of Simmental/AngusX commercial heifers were farm raised right across the river in Spring City. They are all bred to Totty s 4097 bull listed on page 10. Sires of these heifers are listed on pages 11-13. If you are looking to add some outstanding commercial heifers to your herd, then you better take a close look at this group. They all qualify for TAEP. Tag # BD Color Heifer Sire Bred to Sire Month Due 6358 2/17/14 Black Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 6362 2/19/14 Black Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 6376 2/20/14 Black Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 6366 2/10/14 Black Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 March 6370 3/8/14 Black Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 March 6356 2/20/14 Black Brady s 3J15 679 Totty s 4097 February 6375 2/28/14 Black Brady s 3J15 679 Totty s 4097 February 6374 3/4/14 Black Brady s 3J15 679 Totty s 4097 February 6373 2/10/14 Black JBS 1083 Totty s 4097 February 6377 2/18/14 Black JBS 1083 Totty s 4097 February 9

Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bull that all Jackson heifers are bred to: EPD s for Tottys 4097 10

Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bull that heifers listed on page 9 are sired by: EPD s for Brady s 3J15 677 11

Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bull that heifers listed on page 9 are sired by: EPD s for Brady s 3J15 679 12

Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bull that heifers listed on page 9 are sired by: EPD s for JBS 1083 13

Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Here is the second set of Simmental/AngusX commercial heifers that were farm raised right across the river. Sire is Yon Matrix 292, listed on page 15. They are all bred to bull listed on page 10. If you are looking to add some nice commercial heifers to your herd, these are all black and they are the right kind to fit in any commercial operation and they all qualify for TAEP. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 6361 2/12/14 Black Totty s 4097 February 6371 2/14/14 Black Totty s 4097 February 6380 2/19/14 Black Totty s 4097 February 6368 2/24/14 Black Totty s 4097 February 6359 2/26/14 Black Totty s 4097 February 6355 3/1/14 Black Totty s 4097 February 6382 3/1/14 Black Totty s 4097 February 6369 2/9/14 Black Totty s 4097 March 14

Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bull that heifers listed on page 14 are sired by: EPD s for Yon Matrix X292 15

Todd Jackson Spring City, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Here is Mr. Jackson s set of BWF/GWF commercial heifers that are farm raised and all qualify for TAEP. They are all bred to Totty s 4097 bull listed on page 10. Sire of these heifers is listed on page 11. Another outstanding group of commercial heifers to add to your herd, Tag # BD Color Heifer Sire Bred to Sire Month Due 6381 2/11/14 BWF Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 6363 2/12/14 BWF Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 6353 2/26/14 BWF Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 6378 3/18/14 BWF Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 6354 2/8/14 GWF Brady s 3J15 677 Totty s 4097 February 16

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Pierce Farms Athens, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Here are two top notch commercial heifers, Jonathan picked his two best for the sale. All farm raised out of Angus cows sired by Three Trees X1621 listed below. If you want to add some outstanding females and genetics to your herd, then you better take a close look at these! See epd s for bull they are bred to on page 19. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 6303 11/14/13 Black Three Trees Y0203 November 6304 12/21/13 Black Three Trees Y0203 November 18

Pierce Farms Athens, TN Heifers consigned by Pierce Farms are bred to the following bull: EPD s for Three Trees Y0203 19

Glenn Wagner Whitwell, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Glenn Wagner has consigned a top quality set of Crossbred Angus heifers that he purchased and bred A.I.. If you are needing some really great commercial females to add to your herd, these are ready to go to work for you. EPD s for TC Thunder 805 are on page 21. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 6328 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6330 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6334 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6335 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6336 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6337 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6341 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6342 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6343 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6345 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6346 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6347 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6350 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 6352 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 February 20

Glenn Wagner Whitwell, TN Bull Glenn Wagner Heifers are A.I. bred to: EPD s for TC Thunder 805 21

Glenn Wagner Whitwell, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Another set of top notch crossbred angus heifers that Mr. Wagner purchased and bred A.I. to TC Thunder 805 then used a McBee Angus Ranch calving ease clean up bull. Papers are pending on the cleanup bull, but should be available by sale time. If you are needing some really good commercial females to add to your herd, take a look at this group. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 6331 3/14 Black 6332 3/14 Black 6333 3/14 Black 6338 3/14 Black 6339 3/14 Black 6344 3/14 Black 6348 3/14 Black 6351 3/14 Black 6329 3/14 Black 6340 3/14 Black 6349 3/14 Black TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull TC Thunder 805 or McBee Cleanup Bull March March March March March March March March March March March 22

Jeff Latham Englewood, TN Bred Commercial Heifers A excellent set of heifers from Jeff Latham These 11 heifers are all farm raised. Another really nice set that should fit any commercial cow/calf operation. See epd s for bull they are bred to on page 24. Jeff bred these heifers just for this sale, take a look! Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 6315 10/4/13 BWF TM 7238 in Focus 49W November 6321 9/8/12 Black TM 7238 in Focus 49W November 6316 10/12/13 Black TM 7238 in Focus 49W December 6317 10/12/13 Black TM 7238 in Focus 49W December 6323 10/26/13 Black TM 7238 in Focus 49W March 6322 10/24/13 Black TM 7238 in Focus 49W April 6314 10/4/13 BWF TM 7238 in Focus 49W February 6313 10/2/13 BWF TM 7238 in Focus 49W April 6318 10/16/13 Yellow TM 7238 in Focus 49W December 6319 9/4/12 Red TM 7238 in Focus 49W January 6320 10/18/13 Red TM 7238 in Focus 49W April+ 23

Jeff Latham Englewood, TN Heifers consigned by Jeff Latham are bred to the following bull: EPD s for TM 7238 In Focus 49W 24

Bill McClurg Maryville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Bill McClurg has consigned a nice set of commercial heifers that are farm raised. They are all bred to the Sunrise Look Confident bull listed on page 26. Sire of these heifers is listed below.. Tag # BD Color Heifer Sire Bred to Sire Month Due 6387 2/1/14 Black 6388 2/3/14 Black 6389 2/9/14 Black 6390 1/20/14 BWF Sunrise Hot Rod Maker Sunrise Hot Rod Maker Sunrise Hot Rod Maker Sunrise Hot Rod Maker Sunrise Look Confident Sunrise Look Confident Sunrise Look Confident Sunrise Look Confident January January January February 25

Bill McClurg Maryville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Bill McClurg s bred heifers consigned are bred to the following bull. Sunrise Look Confident 26

Wayne Thompson Riceville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Here are three nice bred heifers that are all farm raised right here in McMinn County. Heifers are out of a Angus bull listed below. The EPD information for the bull they are bred to is listed on page 28. Wayne picked his three best from his replacement heifers to bring to the sale, you will like them! Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 6391 6/13 Black C Bismarck 13 December 6392 6/13 Black C Bismarck 13 December 6393 6/13 Black C Bismarck 13 December 27

Wayne Thompson Riceville, TN Bull Wayne Thompson Heifers are bred to: EPD s for C Bismarck 13 28

Jayson Vicars Athens, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Here is a nice pair of heifers that are bred to the bull listed below. These Simmental heifers bloodlines go back to TN Tech genetics. These heifers were purchased back in February from Walker Simmentals just for this sale. Jayson handpicked his two best out of a group of 20 heifers to bring. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 6306 2/14 BWF RES Confidence 828 February 6305 2/14 BWF RES Confidence 828 March 29

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Jeff Latham Englewood, TN First Calf Heifers with Calves Jeff has consigned some nice first calf heifers to the sale this year. Calves are sired by the bull listed below: Tag # BD Color Calf Sire Calf 6324 10/16/13 Black TM 7238 In Focus 49W Bull 6325 9/5/12 RWF TM 7238 In Focus 49W Heifer 6326 9/12/12 Black TM 7238 In Focus 49W Bull 31

Bill McClurg Maryville, TN First Calf Heifers with Calves Bill McClurg has consigned some quality first calf heifers to the sale this year. Tag # BD Color Calf Sire Calf 6383 10/1/13 Black Connealy Courage 25L Bull 6384 10/31/13 Black Sunrise Look Confident Page 26 Heifer 6386 10/20/13 Black Connealy Courage 25L Heifer 6385 10/1/13 Black Connealy Courage 25L 32

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Garland Lee Sweetwater, TN Open Heifers Garland Lee has sent us some top notch registered angus open heifers for the sale this year. Their papers are listed on the next three pages. Take them home and bred to the bull of your choice. Tag # BD Color Sire 224 10/10/14 Black HBCC Bishop I59 34

Garland Lee Sweetwater, TN Open Heifers Tag # BD Color Sire 25 1/25/15 Black UT Mr 2023 35

Garland Lee Sweetwater, TN Open Heifers Tag # BD Color Sire 55 2/4/15 Black UT Mr 2023 36

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