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* A supplemental sheet with scan data, DNA tenderness score and scrotal measurements will be provided on sale day. |
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Schedule: • Friday, February 16th Bulls will be available for viewing throughout the day. • Saturday, February 17th Bulls will be on display. 11:00 am Complimentary lunch to 1:00 pm 1:00 pm DeRouchey Cattle Company Annual Optimum Maine-Anjou Bull Sale Special Guest: Dave Steen, Commercial Marketing Director American Maine-Anjou Association 712-764-8102 • cell: 515-201-3281 Publication Representatives: • Bill Angel, Special Assignment, 970-396-5594 • Randy Raskby, Livestock Plus, 308-539-6195 • Doug Paul, The Stock Exchange, 405-820-3982 • Robbie Schacher, Special Assignment, 817-219-0102 Herdsmen: Cory Thomsen, cell: 605-730-2397 Rocky Forman, cell: 605-350-3421 Jason Krick, cell: 605-870-1802 Auctioneer: Matt Sims, 405-641-6081 Directions To Mitchell Livestock Auction: 1/2 mile south and 1/2 mile east of junction I-90 and Hwy. 37. |
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Request the DeRouchey Cattle Company block to obtain special rates. Tax not included on price. Please try to reserve rooms two weeks in advance of sale to guarantee room rates. • Holiday Inn, Sale Headquarters Holidome, indoor pool, restaurant & lounge $65/night or poolside $75 800-888-4702 or 605-996-6501 • Thunderbird Lodge, $43/night 800-996-2810 or 605-996-6645 • Kelly Inn, $59.99/night (indoor pool) 800-635-3559 or 605-995-0500 • Hampton Inn (indoor pool) $69/night or suites $89/night 866-252-2900 or 605-995-1575 Travel Accommodations: Joe Foss Field Regional Airport in Sioux Falls, SD is located 65 miles east of the sale site and is served by most major airlines. Mitchell, SD, also has a small airport. On Order Purchase Policy: We are getting quite a few customers who rely on our judgement to select bulls for them and their breeding programs. We are very happy to provide this service. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to give us a call, and let our knowledge of the bulls and pedigrees help in selection animals that will work for you. |
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Dear Cattlemen -
It is with great enthusiasm and pride we welcome you to our annual “Optimum” bull sale. We are delighted with the quality and consistency of the offering that are available once again for your selection. DCC has been and will continue to be committed to utilizing genetic selection technology such as GeneStar DNA testing for tenderness and color pattern, embryo transfer, as well as EPD’s and visual indicators of growth, disposition, longevity and eye appeal. We operate the largest herd of registered Maine-Anjou cattle in North American to provide customers with bulls and replacement females to meet their individual goals. While we recognize that individual goals of customers are different, we have provided a variety of performance and ultrasound data on each bull which includes birth weight, 205-day weights, scrotal measurements, verified breeding soundness exam, rib eye area, back-fat, intramuscular fat, GeneStar tenderness. In addition, every bull offered has been tested negative for PHA and TH. This combined with large sire groups to provide genetic similar of offspring, producers can purchase with confidence to improve specific traits or end-points with in your herd. In addition, the value of replacement females from DCC genetics has never been higher and can add m ore value to your calf crop. Due to continued high demand, we have expanded the number of females offered in this year’s sale. Whether you are looking for a show prospect, future donor for your herd, or a group of genetically similar females to produce breeding, show or commercial offspring, look no further. The elite females have the productivity and functionality along with superior genetic backing to work in any operation. We encourage you to call and visit with us if you have any questions about the offering or how DCC may be able to help advance your program. We value your inquiries and interest and would be honored to visit with you about the offering. We look forward to seeing you on February 17th. Sincerely, Fred, Joan & Family DeRouchey Cattle Company
Fred & Joan DeRouchey |
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r m s & C o n d i t i o n s . . . Terms: Terms of the sale are cash, check or sight draft or other terms agreed to in writing between seller and buyer, payable immediately upon conclusion of the sale and before animals will be moved. Sellers will reserve the right to require a certified check as settlement before releasing any cattle. Insurance or Purchases and Risk: All animals are at owner’s risk prior to their sale and become property of the purchaser as soon as declared sold by the auctioneer. Insurance information will be available on sale day. Bidding: All animals sell to the highest bidder. Any disputes or challenges regarding bids will be settled by the auctioneer and his decision will be final. Breeding Guarantee: A breeding soundness exam will accompany each bull. All animals offered for sale are guaranteed with accordance with the recommended terms set forth by the American Maine-Anjou Association. Announcements: Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over the printed matter in this catalog and other Announcements. Liabilities: All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk and the sale manager assumes no liabilities for any accidents that may occur. The auctioneer assumes no liability for loss or injury to livestock due to theft, mysterious disappearance, sickness, improper handling or act of God. Contract: The above terms and guarantees shall constitute a contract between the buyer and seller of each animal sold. Terms: As calves, these bulls were vaccinated and boostered in the fall for IBR, BVD, P13, BRSV, 7-Way Paseurella, Haemophilus, Vitamin A, D & E and poured with Ivomec. Dr. Braz will be on hand sale day and all animals will be accompanied by proper health certificate for interstate shipment. Trucking: Sale management and the seller will assist in coordination loads, however, neither sale management nor the seller assumes any responsibility regarding the pricing for trucking the cattle or the collection of trucking fees due this trucking firm involved. Arrangements can also be made sale day. Wintering: Wintering arrangements available at $2.00/day until March 3, 2007. Insurance is required on all bulls win- ered by DeRouchey Cattle Company. Retained Interest: DeRouchey Cattle Company reserve the right to keep an in-herd semen interest on all bulls sold in the bull sale.
T h a n k Y o u . . .
What Past Customers Are Saying...
“DCC bulls have added frame and muscle to my calf crop. I’ve been
able to add 150-200 pounds to the selling weight of my calves.
Last year I was selling 1,000 pound calves at 10 1/2 months of
age. Good genetics made the difference.” |
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Check out DeRouchey Cattle Company BEFORE turning in your final bid |
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Fred and Joan DeRouchey |
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