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Express Ranches Claim Grand Champion Carload at National Western
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:27:47 CST
Angus producers competed for top honors during the 2020 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Angus Carload & Pen Show, Jan. 18 in Denver, Colo. Four carloads and 26 pens-of-three were showcased in the Yards during the 114th NWSS.
Kevin Gallagher, Buda, Texas; Doug Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa; and Kevin Yon, Ridge Spring, S.C., evaluated the bulls and heifers before selecting champions.
Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., claimed grand champion carload, with 10 January 2019 bulls sired by Deer Valley Growth Fund, Stevenson Big League 70749, Bar R Jet Black 5063, Jindra Acclaim, EZAR Gold Rush 6001, EXAR Monumental 6056B, EXAR Bottom Line 5002B and Casino Bomber N33. The group weighed an average of 1,431 pounds and posted an average scrotal circumference of 37.5 centimeters.
Freys Angus, Granville, N.D., exhibited the reserve grand champion carload with January and February 2019 bulls sired by Freys Presence, KR Outfit, HA Cowboy Up 5405 and Freys Appearance. The ten bulls posted an average weight of 1,350 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 37.6 centimeters.
Express Angus Ranches showcased the grand champion pen of three bulls with February 2019 sons of Stevenson Big League 70749, Jindra Acclaim and EXAR Monumental 6056B. The trio posted an average weight of 1,320 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 36.3 centimeters. The bulls first won early calf champion.
Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb., captured the reserve grand champion pen of three bulls after first claiming champion yearlings. The August 2018 sons of 7/S Splash 415 and TEF Outside 514 posted an average weight of 1,745 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 40.3 centimeters.
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla., showcased the grand champion pen of three heifers with January and February 2019 daughters of EXAR Stallion 7986, Jindra Acclaim, and EXAR Stud 4658B. The trio posted an average weight of 1,072 pounds.
Chestnut Angus, Pipestone, Minn., captured the reserve grand champion pen of three heifers. The January and February 2019 daughters of Stevenson Turning Point and RS Solution E111 posted an average weight of 1,033 pounds.
A complete list of winners follows:
2020 NWSS ANGUS CARLOAD & PEN SHOW
DENVER, COLORADO
Judges:
Kevin Gallagher, Buda, Texas; Doug Schroeder, Clarence, Iowa; and Kevin Yon, Ridge Spring, S.C.
Carloads 4 Shown:
Grand Champion Carload of Bulls: Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion Carload of Bulls: Frey Angus, Granville, N.D.
Pens 26 Shown:
Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Lazy JB Angus, Montrose, Colo.
Reserve Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb.
Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
Reserve Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn.
Champion Yearling Pen of Three Bulls: Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb.
Reserve Champion Yearling Pen of Three Bulls: Jindra Angus, Clarkson, Neb.
Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb.
Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Heifers: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.
Reserve Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Heifers: Chestnut Angus, Pipestone, Minn.
Grand Champion Pen of Three Heifers: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Heifers: Chestnut Angus, Pipestone, Minn.
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