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the more indexes there are vant traits. If you are making The Midwest Cattleman · August 19, 2021 · P21
the more folks can find a way your replacements, you have
to rationalize what they are a more sensitive dance. With Kingsville
already doing and avoid con- AI and sexed semen, this
sidering the tough questions conversation can get a bit
that might require change. I more complex. But, the long Livestock
like simple. The older I get and the short of it is you need
the more I realize the impor- an all-around, all-purpose Auction
tance of simple, thoughtful, genetic package. The All Pur-
well-crafted tools. They do pose Index ($API) provides
what they are meant to do. the clearer path to pursuing Selling at Kingsville Livestock Auction Center,

No glamour, fancy power- profit. Located 45mi. SE of Kansas City, Mo. On Hwy 58 East, Kingsville, Mo.
points, or falling glitter. No One strategy that works
fast talk or wordy definitions. for some is to use $API or $TI Labor Day Weekend 2 Day
They just work. as an initial gate cut. Know
As I see it, two tools address how your potential bull tar- Consignment Auction
almost every approach in the gets fall in the index that
business. You either 1) buy best aligns with your man- Sun. & Mon. Sept. 5 & 6th, 2020
your replacement females or agement approach and oper-
2) make your replacements. ational style. Then, empha- 9 am Each Day

If you do the first, then you size those particular EPDs
are buying maternal merit and physical traits that are
and hence you can focus your of great importance at this Selling Sun. Selling Mon.
breeding decisions to bring time within your herd. Keep
as much terminal merit to profit at the forefront of your Sept. 5th Sept. 6th
the table as possible. In this decision process and it will
case you need the Terminal help you find the plain and @ 9 am @ 9 am
Index ($TI) which focuses on obvious truth — that maybe Zero turn, riding, and All Classes of Cattle
the genetics that are prof- there is a place for single push lawn mowers Equipment—Gates
itable in the feedyard and trait selection when appro- 4 Wheelers—Side by Panels—Chutes—Guard
on the chain, while still ac- priately applied.
counting for the appropriate Sides—Welders—Dirt Railing—T-Posts—Barb
on-farm economically rele- Bikes—Boats—RV’s Wire—Woven Wire
Cars—Trucks All Classes of Farming
Equipment
All items MUST have title to sell. Including—Drills
Guns will sell at 11am. Plows—Discs—Mowers
Buyer’s must have Bobcats—Livestock
background check and Trailers—Flatbed
pay a gun fee (on a per Trailers—Bumper Hitch
gun basis). Trailers

Consignment Information

Consignments Welcome:
consign early for advertisement!

Upon checking in, please have a detailed list of items in
order to receive payment.

Titles must accompany vehicles and trailers at time of
consignment and must be under the name of the seller.

We will be receiving farm equipment from
Sat. Aug. 28th - Tues. Aug. 31st; 9 am—5pm

We will be open to receive farm related items and titled
vehicles Wed. Sept. 1-Sat. Sept. 4 from 9am–5pm

Anstine Auction LLC

Rick, Jeremy & Jared Anstine - Auctioneers

For more info, call office @ 816.597.3331
Visit kingsvillelivestock.com Email: anstineauction@gmail.com

Terms: Cash or Check w/Proper I.D. - Not Responsible for accidents, nothing removed until settled for.
Lunch Served—Porta Toilet—Statements made Sale Day take precedence over printed material.