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sists of the cross. These cows are fany Cattle Company, which The Midwest Cattleman · August 20, 2020 · P21
bred to produce approximately has been a Certified Angus Beef
75% SimAngus calves, with the (CAB) feedlot of excellence sev- Kingsville
remainder being purebred. eral times, graded 98% choice
Steve and Mary recall seeing with 87% yield grades 1 & 2’s
the complementarity of crossing and 46% selling CAB. Steve Livestock
Simmental and Angus when emphasizes that the benefit
they first started in the busi- they see from collecting actual Auction
ness. “We realized way back in carcass data far outweighs the
the 80’s that they are the best cost. Sunflower Genetics has
cows,” recalls Steve. also enrolled bulls in ASA’s Car- Selling at Kingsville Livestock Auction Center,

While the numbers these cat- cass Merit Program, which also Located 45mi. SE of Kansas City, Mo. On Hwy 58 East, Kingsville, Mo.
tle produce are vital to Sunflow- provides actual carcass data.
er Genetics, phenotype is still of As an ASA Performance Ad- Labor Day Weekend 2 Day
great importance. “Even though vocate (PA), the Gleason family
we are extremely performance measures and submits data on Consignment Auction
oriented, we still like to look at six traits on every calf: calving
the cows and put an extreme ease, birth weight, weaning Sun. & Mon. Sept. 6 & 7th, 2020
amount of focus on soundness weight, yearling weight, year-
and structure, udders, longevi- ling hip height, and ultrasound 9 am Each Day

ty, and disposition,” says Steve. data. In addition, replacement
“The traits that don’t show up females are genomically tested
on paper are still of extreme im- — Steve notes the goal of build- Selling Sun. Selling Mon.
portance to us.” ing up to having genomics on
Each March, the Gleason file for every female. The entire Sept. 6th Sept. 7th
Family holds a production sale, cow herd, including purebred
selling 100 bulls and 60 to 70 Angus, is enrolled in Total Herd @ 9 am @ 9 am
open females. The offering Enrollment, requiring calving Zero turn, riding, and All Classes of Cattle
brings customers from across data be submitted on every push lawn mowers Equipment—Gates
the country, and sale numbers cow each season. Each piece of 4 Wheelers—Side by Panels—Chutes—Guard
reflect the value being placed data is taken into consideration
in the Sunflower Genetics Pro- when selecting replacements, Sides—Welders—Dirt Railing—T-Posts—Barb
gram. Jake points out that deciding which bulls to sell, and Bikes—Boats—RV’s Wire—Woven Wire
while SimAngus bulls going to determining which cows are Cars—Trucks All Classes of Farming
commercial operations make up performing adequately. “We use Equipment
the bulk of their sale, producing it as a tool, analyzing it all. Each All items MUST have title to sell. Including—Drills
quality purebred Simmental animal needs to be at least ac- Guns will sell at 11am.
bulls is also a focus. “We have ceptable on each trait we mea- Plows—Discs—Mowers
tried to continue to make some sure,” explains Mary. Buyer’s must have Bobcats—Livestock
purebred bulls, and not get too They AI each cow, and ET background check and Trailers—Flatbed
far in with the SimAngus, be- work is heavily utilized. When pay a gun fee (on a per Trailers—Bumper Hitch
cause in certain situations a asked about standout donors, he gun basis). Trailers
purebred bull is what the cus- explains that if a cow is flushed,
tomer needs.” she will either be kept with her
Purchased bulls carry a four- breeding group or be moved to Consignment Information
year guarantee, and open heif- the next season to have a natu-
ers can be left at Sunflower ral calf. This is another measure Consignments Welcome:
Genetics to be bred and picked of how the cows are performing, consign early for advertisement!
up after the sale. A fall calving because the Gleasons believe
herd, which consists of 75 cows that if a cow has the numbers Upon checking in, please have a detailed list of items in
(350 are spring calvers), pro- and performance to be a donor, order to receive payment.
vides older age bulls to be sold she should be able to continue
private treaty. producing. The cows calve en- Titles must accompany vehicles and trailers at time of
Measurable Success tirely outside, and sometimes consignment and must be under the name of the seller.
Each steer calf from Sunflow- in extremely harsh conditions. We will be receiving farm equipment from Sat. Aug.
er Genetics is fed out at a Kansas Kansas can get several feet of
feedlot, allowing the operation snow over the course of a winter, 29th—Sat. Sept. 5th; 9 am—5pm
to utilize valuable carcass data. continued on page 31 We will be open to receive farm related items and titled
“I think everyone selling bulls
should feed out their vehicles Wed. Sept. 2-Fri. Sept. 4 from 9am–5pm
steers,” says Steve, For more info check out our website at: www.kingsvillelive-
recognizing that not
every producer is in stock.com or call the office at: (816)597-3331
a position to do so. Anstine Auction LLC
Jake adds, “For us,
it’s confirmation that Rick, Jeremy & Jared Anstine - Auctioneers
the breeding deci-
sions we are making For more info, call office @ 816.597.3331
are working.” Visit kingsvillelivestock.com Email: kingsville@earthlink.net
The last set of
steers fed out at Tif- 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.