KCK Leadore Angus     29 Tyler Lane     Leadore, ID 83464         Karl Tyler, Owner:         karl@leadoreangus.com         800-227-2438         Carl Lufkin, Owner:         kckleadoreangus@         salmoninternet.com         208-940-0450         or 208-768-2480         Bob Loucks:         baloucks         centurytel.net Archive of the March 2009 KCK Leadore Angus Bull Sale       Return to Home Page Information:         Entire Catalog (PDF file)         Top Bulls Info (Word file)         Active Pathfinders (Excel file)         Ultrasound Data (Excel file) Opening Greeting from the Owners: Welcome to our 44th Annual Production Sale. This is the best set of bulls ever produced by this ranch. Well over one-half the bulls are sired by just three bulls - Sitz Alliance 431N, RR 2418 Hero 0616, and Sitz Upward 307R. We own all three bulls. Sixty-two percent (62%) of the bulls in the sale have Birth EPD less than +2.2 pounds (breed average for non-parent bulls). Over 81% are above +44 Weaning EPD (breed average) and 66% are above +80 Yearling EPD (breed average). We think this pretty clearly demonstrates that we are achieving our objective of light birth weight bulls with above breed average growth. Driven by a combination of greed in the commodities futures markets and questionable documentation in the financial sector, the general economy is in the toilet. No one knows how the deal is going to work out. What we do know is that those ranches who operate in a businesslike way and continue to do things as right as they can will survive. Our message is "Don't do anything stupid." You need to continue to buy the best bulls you can afford and manage your ranch the best way you know how. There is nothing you can do about the general economy; however, you can still do the best job of managing your expenses to optimize production on your outfit. One of the big topics of conversation this year is "Curley Calf" (Arthrogryposis Multiplex AM). This is a lethal recessive gene that was just discovered last calving season. Most of the calves traced back to one herd sire. The scientists went right to work and identified the gene involved. By November, the American Angus Association distributed a list of some 63 bulls in AI Studs that were carriers for this gene. There is now an approved DNA test to identify carrier animals. The Angus Association developed a program to assess the parentage of all animals in a herd and identify potential carriers. We have a handful of potential carriers (usually the identified carrier is 7-8 generations back in the pedigree). At breeding time we will DNA test each of these animals and cull any that are carriers. Any potential carriers in this sale have been DNA checked and are free of the disease. The scientists, the Angus Association, and the Directors of the Association should be commended for their prompt response to what could have been a devastating situation. We look forward to seeing all our old friends at the sale and hope to make a lot of new ones. We'll again have displays in the sale barn from some of our friends and suppliers. Plan to be with us sale day and we'll feed you a great lunch. If you get over our way before the sale, the cattle are available any time. We would love to talk cattle with you.                 --Carl Lufkin, Karl Tyler, Rod Swanson,                   Bob Loucks, and Kristine Marxer The information and editorials contained on this site may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of KCK Leadore Angus at LeadoreAngus.com. Hosted by and Copyright © 2004-2009, Karl Tyler Chevrolet (Missoula, Montana). All rights reserved. Site last updated 2/20/09. Address all technical feedback and questions about this site to webtechmontanachevy.com.