Jan. 18, 2017
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Angus Genetics Showcased at 2017 National Western Angus Carload & Pen Show
Angus producers competed for top honors during the 2017 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Angus Carload & Pen Show, Jan. 14 in Denver, Colo. Six carloads and 45 pens-of-three were showcased in the Yards during the 111th NWSS.
Steven Harrison, Cameron, Texas; Doug Slattery, Chappell Hill, Texas; and T.J. Curtin, Blue Mound, Ill., evaluated the bulls and selected champions.
Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., claimed grand champion carload, with 10 January 2016 bulls sired by 3F Epic 4631, EXAR EZX 3772B, EXAR Denver 2002B, GAR Prophet K243, Sitz Investment 660Z and EXAR Resistol 3710B. The group weighed an average of 1,443 pounds and posted an average scrotal circumference of 38.7 centimeters.
Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb., exhibited the reserve grand champion carload with January and February 2016 bulls sired by KR Status 4267, Barstow Cash, Bushs Tundra 602 and CFCC Black Jack 001. The ten bulls posted an average weight of 1,388 pounds, and an average scrotal circumference of 37.5 centimeters.
Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., showcased the grand champion pen of three bulls with January and February 2016 sons of EXAR Resistol 3710B, Vin-Mar Johnny Cash 3513 and Sitz Investment 660Z. The trio posted an average weight of 1,338 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 39.7 centimeters. The bulls first won early calf champion.
Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb., captured the reserve grand champion pen of three bulls after first claiming late calf champion. The February and March 2016 sons of May-Way Equity, KR Millionaire and Kramers Apollo 317 posted an average weight of 1,313 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 34.3 centimeters.
Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn., showcased the grand champion pen of three heifers with February 2016 daughters Chestnut Knock Out 204. The trio posted an average weight of 1,067 pounds. The heifers first won early calf champion.
McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan., captured the reserve grand champion pen of three heifers after first claiming champion yearling. The September 2016 daughters of S A V Bismarck 5682, Connealy Thunder, And Penners-CC Double Black 2257 posted an average weight of 1,285 pounds.
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A complete list of winners follows:
2017 NWSS ANGUS CARLOAD & PEN SHOW
DENVER, COLO.
Judges:
Steven Harrison, Cameron, Texas; Doug Slattery, Chappell Hill, Texas; and T.J. Curtin, Blue Mound, Ill.
Carloads 6 Shown:
Grand Champion Carload of Bulls: Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion Carload of Bulls: Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb.
Pens 45 Shown:
Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Krebs Ranch, Gordon, Neb.
Reserve Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone,
Minn.
Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
Reserve Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls: Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone,
Minn.
Champion Yearling Pen of Three Bulls: Trey Conley, Clarksdale, Mo.
Reserve Champion Yearling Pen of Three Bulls: Pollard Farms, Enid, Okla.
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: J.T. Weber Family, Lake Benton, Minn.
Reserve Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Heifers: Bobcat Angus, Galata, Mont.
Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Heifers: Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn.
Reserve Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Heifers: McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton,
Kan.
Champion Yearling Pen of Three Heifers: McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan.
Reserve Champion Yearling Pen of Three Heifers: NONE
Grand Champion Pen of Three Heifers: Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Heifers: McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton, Kan.
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