Greetings Cattlemen:
     Rippe Gelbvieh has continued to assemble a cowherd that is balanced in ALL traits that are economically important to our customers, commercial cattlemen. At Rippe Gelbvieh, we would like to have the opportunity to put our genetics and crossbreeding program to work in your operation. We have a complete lineup of Balancer and Purebred bulls that have enough genetic variation to compliment your cowherd and allow you to take full advantage of the “free lunch” that heterosis and hybrid vigor offer.
     I feel we are doing more from a genetic selection and testing standpoint than the majority of seed stock operations. There are two main areas that I feel we are separating ourselves from the pack. The first is carcass data. Most operations ultrasound scan or DNA their bulls, but how many scan their bulls, scan their heifers, and receive individual carcass data on all of their steers? In addition, we feed out our cattle and some of our customers cattle to identify strenths and weaknesses in our genetics in the feedlot segment. The second one is measuring cow size and efficiency. Each cow is weighed every fall when we test for pregnancy. Later, this is then compared to the weaning weight of their calf to evaluate the effeciency of the cow. On top of this, we have just begun to DNA test our bulls but we question the accuracy of this information so far. However, looking forward DNA testing will become more and more important in animal genetics. Finally, while some breeders talk about cow size and how their cattle work in the feedlot, we publish our cow size and feed cattle ourselves.
      Be sure to check our website, www.rippegelbvieh.com, as the sale draws near, as we will be posting additional information including the supplement sheet and videos of all the bulls. We encourage each of you to visit us prior to the sale. It allows us a lot more time to understand your program’s needs and wants so we can better assist you in selecting your new herdsire.
      As always, we look forward to visiting with the past customers and making new ones. Allow our program to help maximize the profitability of your cowherd.

Genetics West is located in Berthoud, Colorado. It is a family operation that consists of Tom, Melinda, Megan, Michael, and David. We first started working with the Rea family when we sold them Foxi Roxi. Also, Tom Rea is our embryologist. We have found that they are as nice and honest of a family as you can meet. Their operation consists of a few elite Gelbvieh cows that Tom flushes to maximize the progeny he receives from these elite females. They have experienced tremendous success in the show ring the last few years. Their accomplishments include; Three Reserve National Champion females, Futurity Champion bull, and many many more. They have produced three of the top AI sires in the Gelbvieh breed in the last fi ve years, which are Rough and Ready, Solution, and Headline. The next one just might be on our sale this year. I am proud that they have decided to put their bulls on our sale this year and it is my hope that this
will continue for many years to come. It is my goal to bring the best genetics possible to my customer base and adding Genetics West to our lineup will do just that.

Supplement Sheet:
A supplement sheet will be available on sale day with updated EPD’s, yearling data, ultrasound information and scrotal measurements. If you are interested in Igenity DNA Profi le, please call or email. The information will also be posted on our website. Any information on the supplement sheet or announced on sale day will take precedence over the catalogue.

Health:
All bulls will be ready for interstate shipment. They will be BVD tested and had their Lepto shot. In addition, they will have passed a Breeding soundness Exam along with being poured with an invomectin type of product.

Delivery & Trucking:
Free delivery within 250 miles. For all bulls further than 250 miles, we will make every effort to accommodate the buyer. We will feed and care for your yearling bulls for free until April 1st.

Transfers:
All registration papers will be transferred. In addition, a homozygous black certificate can be transferred if the buyer so chooses.

Liability:
Neither the sale host, sale facility, sale management, nor the auctioneer assumes any liability for any accidents that may occur.

ET Bulls:
The ET bulls are raised by a surrogate mother. Therefore, the bulls actual BW and WW are not a representation of the bulls genetics. Consequently, we have chosen not to provide this information as it is inaccurate. EPDs do a much better job of showing the genetic value of these bulls. If you would like to see the actual information on an ET bull please call before the sale.

Semen Interest
Rippe Gelbvieh will retain 1/2 revenue sharing semen interest in every bull in the catalog unless otherwise noted. If we decide to collect a bull it will be at our expense and your convenience. If there is income after expenses it will be split evenly. This will only effect a very small portion of the bulls we sell.