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SANTA GERTRUDIS SALE Report s WENDT RANCHES PARTNERS' ONLINE BABY DOLL SALE SEPT. 1, 2020 | BOWLING GREEN, KY. $5,112.50 Heifers in this online sale sold to five states. The high- selling lot, Lot 12, Wendt 1630, sired by a Never Sank son, was purchased by Mia Wiley, Deville, La., for $8,350. Lot 8, Wendt 1547, sired by Never Sank, was purchased by Kole Schmitt, Fayetteville, Texas, for $8,250. Lot 14, Wendt 1598, sired by a Vegas son, was purchased by Gracey Pitchford, Athens, Texas, for $7,000. Lot 1, Wendt’s Dreamboat 1559, sired by Dreamboat, was purchased by Harley Jones Noles, Aubrey, Texas for $6,750. Lot 2, Wendt's Dreamboat 1566, sired by Dreamboat, was purchased by Chesney Robinson, Ector, Texas, for $6,250. My friend went on to tell me that the seller was proud and didn’t regret selling the animal, but he certainly left some meat on the bone when he simply gate cut the cattle based on appearance. Had he taken time to collect DNA samples, he would have had more information available to him and might have kept that particular pair himself. In today’s indus- try, information is key, so make sure you use all available tools as they might bring a hefty premium in the long run. SALE AVERAGES Heifers growing process and the bull continued to impress. All scan data and data collected supported the claim that this young bull could have a positive impact for the breed. It wasn’t long until sale season came around and eyes from across the country were on this young bull. When it was all said and done, the calf commanded more than $50,000, more than paying for the entire group. He went on to a major bull stud where his value is sure to continue to increase, and he will influence the breed.

in my life as I have become part of a team working toward bettering the breed. There is no better way to learn about our cattle than to surround yourself with people with the same goal. It has also offered leadership opportunities that I have happily taken advantage of. Knowing how much the association has done for me encourages me to reach out to other breeders and invite them to join. A great way to gain new members is to simply engage with fellow breeders at events and share your appreciation for being a member. That said, be sure to stay up-to-date on upcoming events listed on the association website, www.santagertrudis.com . Also, don’t miss the upcoming sales later this month. They will be great opportunities for meeting new breeders and, of course, purchasing quality cattle. I hope you are all healthy and I hope to see you soon!

SOUTHERN HARVEST SALE SEPT. 12, 2020 | DEVILLE, LA.

SALE AVERAGES 64 Registered Lots $5,975 20 Crossbred Lots $2,615 45 Bred Females $6,880 13 Pairs $6,345 6 Open Heifers $3,250 1 Semen Lot $2,250

The Southern Harvest Sale took place Sept. 12, 2020, at Wiley Ranch in Deville, La. The sale management was Bill Lundberg and Darren Richmond. The auctioneer was Leo Casas III. Guest consignors included Flying C Ranch, Creech Farms and Tideland Farm. The high-selling lot, Lot 1, Marie Laveau 911, was pur- chased by Grandview Farms, Hamilton, Ala., Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Fort Collins, Colo., Korban Cattle Co., McAllen, Texas, and Schuster Farms, San Juan, Texas, for $35,000. The high-selling pair, Wiley Ranch 209, was pur- chased by Gray Oaks Farm, Russellville, Ala., for $10,500. The high-selling crossbred pair was consigned by Creech Farms, Zebulon, N.C., and was purchased by Caleb Bram, Louise, Texas, and Anna Tyson, Meadville, Miss., for $7,750. Lot 4, WR 246, was purchased by Hefte Ranch, Hondo, Texas, for $17,000. Lot 2, WR 280, was purchased by Harris Farms, Cleburne, Texas, and Quail Valley Farms, Oneonta, Ala., for $16,000. Lot 50, WR 298, was purchased by Gray Oaks Farm for $15,500. Lot 29, CB 918, was purchased by Bill Swann, Lampasas, Texas, for $12,500. Lot 30, WR 258, was purchased by Red Doc Farm, Belen, N.M., for $10,000. Volume buyers were Tideland Farm, Kiln, Miss., and Brent Smith, Franklin, La.

LEFT: The Wiley family with Delmo Payne, Grandview Farms, Hamilton, Ala., and John Hall, Korban Cattle Co., McAllen, Texas; two of the purchasers of high-selling lot at the Southern Harvest Sale.

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