Jan. 13, 2021

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Angus Genetics Showcased at 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress Pen Show

            Angus producers competed for top honors during the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress Angus Pen Show, Jan. 10 in Oklahoma City, Okla. A total of 24 pens were showcased.

            Kevin Gallagher, Buda, Texas; John Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.; and Chris Styles, Brentford, S.D., evaluated the bulls and heifers before selecting champions.

            Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn., showcased the grand champion pen of three bulls with January and February 2020 sons of Chestnut Redemption 38 and Stevenson Turning Point. The trio posted an average weight of 1,355 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 38.5 centimeters. The bulls first won early calf champion.

            Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., captured the reserve grand champion pen of three bulls after first claiming champion yearlings. The September and October 2019 sons of Bar R Jet Black 5063 and Deer Valley Growth Fund posted an average weight of 1,657 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 43.3 centimeters.

            Frey Angus Ranch, Granville, N.D., showcased the grand champion pen of five bulls with January and February 2020 sons of Freys Cowboy Logic; KR Outfit; and KR Quality Outfit 8525. The trio posted an average weight of 1,466 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 38.9 centimeters.

            Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., captured the reserve grand champion pen of five bulls after first claiming champion yearlings. The January 2020 sons of Bar R Jet Black 5063; Deer Valley Growth Fund; EXAR Monumental 6056B; EXAR Rolex 8709B; and Stevenson Big League 70749 posted an average weight of 1,455 pounds and an average scrotal circumference of 39.8 centimeters.

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla., showcased the grand champion pen of three heifers with January 2020 daughters of GAR Sure Fire; EXAR Monumental 6056B; and Stevenson Big League 70749. The trio posted an average weight of 1,115 pounds.

            Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn., captured the reserve grand champion pen of three heifers. The January 2020 daughters of Chestnut Redemption 38; HF Long Shot 71D; and KR Synergy posted an average weight of 1,042 pounds.

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A complete list of winners follows:

2021 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS ANGUS PEN SHOW

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

Judges:

Kevin Gallagher, Buda, Texas; John Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.; and Chris Styles, Brentford, S.D.

Pens   24   Shown:

Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls:  Lazy JB Angus, Montrose, Colo.

Reserve Late Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls:  Conley Cattle, Sulphur, Okla.

Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls:  Chestnut Angus Ranch, Pipestone, Minn.

Reserve Early Calf Champion Pen of Three Bulls:  Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

Champion Yearling Pen of Three Bulls:  Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

Reserve Champion Yearling Pen of Three Bulls:  Deer Valley Farm, Fayetteville, Tenn.

Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls:  Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn.

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls:  Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

Grand Champion Pen of Five Bulls:   Frey Angus Ranch, Granville, N.D.

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Five Bulls:  Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.

Grand Champion Pen of Three Heifers:  Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Heifers:  Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, Minn.

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