Big Blue Sale Barn

April 19th 1 PM CST

1-888-294-BLUE (2583) www.bigbluesalebarn.com

LIVE SALE 4/19/2012, 1PM CST

Next Sale May 3rd Deadline April 26th

Big Blue Sale Barn

Pow Genetics & Big Blue Sale Bar er n
Passpor Pr am Levels t ogr

P as s port L evel

7-Way

First RoundMLV
IBR-PI3-BRSV-BVD

Second RoundMLV
IBR-PI3-BRSV-BVD

Somnus, & Pasteurella

Post-Wean Booster Shots

1 1.5 2 3 4
Level 1

X X X X X

Killed BVD

X X X

X X X

X X

Minimum of a 7 or 8 way Clostridial; Pasteurella recommended.

Level 1.5

Minimum of a 7 or 8 way Clostridial and a 5 Way Viral (IBR/PI3/BRSV/killed BVD); Pasteurella recommended.

Level 2

Minimum of two rounds of shots required- given either at birth to 120 days of age, pre-wean, or post-wean booster: 5 Way MLV Viral & 7 or 8 way Clostridial; Pasteurella recommended.

Level 3

Minimum of two rounds of shots required- given either at birth to 120 days of age, pre-wean, or post-wean booster: 5 Way MLV Viral & 7 or 8 way Clostridial with Histopholis Somnus & Pasteurella.

Level 4

Two rounds of shots and a booster required- first round given at birth to 120 days of age, second Round shots given 14-28 days prior to wean date, booster given 8 to 30 of the weaning phase: 5 Way MLV Viral & 7 or 8 way Clostridial with Histopholis Somnu

Last round of vaccinations must be given at least 14 days prior to shipping.

W: Weaned - 45 days required U: Un-Weaned - On the cow or less than 45 days weaned E: EID Tagged - EID tagged, Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA with Certificate M: Mineral - Year-round mineral program P: Purina Tubs - Purina Wind & Rain or Land O'Lakes RangeLand Availa 4 tubs (1 tub/25head) B: Buyer's Wean Option $8/cwt for a 45 day wean Example: 2WEMwould have two rounds of shots, a 45 day wean, be EID program tagged, and on a year-round mineral program **Cattle must meet all requirements of the Level or exceed them in order to qualify**

Please see our Web site for full program details www.bigbluesalebarn.com. Or feel free to contact us at 1-888-294-BLUE(2583).

Thank you!

Lot: 04/19/12 4982A Representative: Dennis Snavely Phone: (417) 861-5641 John Clemons Producer: 80 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Yearlings South Eastern Region: Fair Play, MO Location: 16 miles from Bolivar, MO Delivery Point: May 1-15, 2012 Delivery Date: 6 Up 3 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Load, haul 16 miles, weigh on truck 520 Weight: Single Source: Aug. 1, 2011 Birth Date: Feb. 1, 2012 Weaning Date: Non Certified Certified: 4WM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 99% Black, 1% Other Color: No Implants: Feb. 21, 2012 Wormed: Corn silage and a grower ration fed at 1.5% of body weight Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Nice set of Sim Angus cross steers that are Powerline genetic based. Calves should have great carcass traits, ranch is a Powerline multiplier. Est. weight variance +/- 100 lbs. Calving records available for third party verification.

Lot: 04/19/12 4983A Representative: Shelby Robert Phone: (225) 324-0977 James Venable Farms Producer: 80 Head Count: Heifers Class Type: Age: Calves South Eastern Region: Church Point, LA Location: 6 miles from Opelousas, LA Delivery Point: Sept. 1-15, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning pen, sex, sort, haul 30 miles, weigh on truck 625 Weight: Single Source: Dec. 20, 2011 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: 3UEM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 90% Char/Yellow, 10% Black Color: Ralgro; March 2012 Implants: March Safeguard and Ivermec July 2012 Wormed: Grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Crossbreds Breed: Comments: A very good set of calves out of deep bodied Braford cows and sired by top Charolais and one Angus bull. Est. weight variance +/- 125 lbs. Age & Sourced through Power Genetics.

Lot: 04/19/12 4984A Representative: Bobby Freeman Phone: (478) 955-5940 Higdon Cattle Co. Producer: 62 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Calves South Eastern Region: Grand Bay, AL Location: 9 miles from Grand Bay, AL Delivery Point: May 1-10, 2012 Delivery Date: 4 Up 2 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Weigh on truck 800 Weight: Single Source: Jan. 1, 2011 Birth Date: Oct. 1, 2011 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 1.5WEN Vaccination Level: 100% Black Color: No Implants: Ivomec; Jan. 1, 2012 Wormed: Winter annuals and hay Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Nice set of calves with N Bar genetics. Top end of 400 head. Large to medium framed, 1's & 2's. Est. weight variance +/- 120 lbs. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4985A Representative: Dennis Snavely Phone: (417) 861-5641 Hedeman Farms Producer: 61 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Yearlings South Eastern Region: Lockwood, MO Location: 4 miles from Lockwood, MO Delivery Point: May 14 - June, 2012 Delivery Date: 4 Up 2 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Load at farm, haul 3 miles, weigh on truck 825 Weight: Single Source: June 12, 2011 Birth Date: March 17, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: 3WEM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 90% Black, 10% Other Color: Ralgro; March 17, 2012 Implants: March 6, 2012 Wormed: Grain mix based on 1% of body weight Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Good Sim Angus cross calves out of Sim Angus bulls and Powerline bulls. Est. weight variance +/- 175 lbs. Age & Sourced through Power Genetics.

Lot: 04/19/12 4985B Representative: Dennis Snavely Phone: (417) 861-5641 Hedeman Farms Producer: 66 Head Count: Heifers Class Type: Age: Yearlings South Eastern Region: Lockwood, MO Location: 4 miles from Lockwood, MO Delivery Point: May 14 - June, 2012 Delivery Date: 4 Up 2 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Load at farm, haul 3 miles, weigh on truck 725 Weight: Single Source: June 12, 2011 Birth Date: March 17, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: 3WEM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 90% Black, 10% Other Color: Ralgro; March 17, 2012 Implants: March 6, 2012 Wormed: Grain mix based on 1% of body weight Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Good Sim Angus cross calves out of Sim Angus bulls and Powerline bulls. Est. weight variance +/- 175 lbs. Age & Sourced through Power Genetics.

Lot: 04/19/12 4986A Representative: Bobby Freeman Phone: (478) 955-5940 Douglas Walker Producer: 60 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Yearlings South Eastern Region: Monticello, FL Location: 6 miles from Monticello, FL Delivery Point: Aug. 20 - Sept. 10, 2012 Delivery Date: 4 Up 2 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Haul 10 miles, weigh on ground 825 Weight: Single Source: Sept. 23, 2011 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: 1.5UE Vaccination Level: 100% Black/BWF Color: No Implants: Rye grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Real nice set of Angus cross cattle. Medium to large framed, 1's and 2's. Knife cut. Est. weight variance +/- 100 lbs. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4986B Representative: Bobby Freeman Phone: (478) 955-5940 Douglas Walker Producer: 70 Head Count: Mixed Class Type: Age: Yearlings South Eastern Region: Monticello, FL Location: 6 miles from Monticello, FL Delivery Point: Aug. 20 - Sept. 10, 2012 Delivery Date: 4 Up 2 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Haul 10 miles, weigh on ground 805 Weight: Single Source: Sept. 23, 2011 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: 1.5UE Vaccination Level: 100% Black/BWF Color: No Implants: Rye grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: 40 head @ $5.00/cwt back of steers Heifers: Comments: 30 steers at 805 lbs, 40 heifers at 740 lbs. Real nice set of Angus cross cattle. Medium to large framed, 1's and 2's. Knife cut. Est. weight variance +/- 100 lbs. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4987A Representative: Merlyn Sandbulte Phone: (712) 470-4237 Jim Woodburn, Orin Benzing, Tim & Connie Seaman Producer: 88 Head Count: Mixed Class Type: High Plains Region: Geraldine, MT Location: 5 miles from Geraldine, MT Delivery Point: Oct. 25 - Nov. 2, 2012 Delivery Date: 6 Up 3 Down Slide: 0% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Gather, haul 15 miles, weigh on ground 580 Weight: 3 Brands Source: Feb. 10, 2012 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 3UENM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 95% Black, 5% Other Color: No Implants: Mountain grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: 60 head @ $0.00/cwt back of steers Heifers: Comments: 28 steers at 580 lbs, 60 heifers at 560 lbs. Calves will average 5/8 Angus and 3/8 Gelbvieh/South Devon with frame and muscle. First Calf Heifer AI'd to Protege, Chinook and AAR Ten X. Cows bred to percentage Angus bulls. Strong health and mineral programs. Est. weight variance +/- 15%. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4988A Representative: Ron Eliason Phone: (208) 604-3332 Jody Shumway Producer: 105 Head Count: Mixed Class Type: Western Region: Preston, ID Location: 100 miles from Salt Lake City, UT Delivery Point: Oct. 15 - Nov. 1, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 0% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Gather, sort off cows, load, haul 20 miles, unload, weigh on ground 590 Weight: Single Source: Feb. 10, 2012 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 2UEN Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 50% Black/Blk Baldie, 50% Red Color: No Implants: Grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: 50 head @ $8.00/cwt back of steers Heifers: Comments: 55 steers at 590 lbs, 50 heifers at 570 lbs. Good set of Angus cross calves. Red Angus bulls are from Paul Davis and Black Angus bulls are from Carter Angus. Est. weight variance +/- 100 lbs. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4989A Representative: Merlyn Sandbulte Phone: (712) 470-4237 Jim Woodburn Producer: 90 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Calves High Plains Region: Geraldine, MT Location: 5 miles from Geraldine, MT Delivery Point: Oct. 25 - Nov. 2, 2012 Delivery Date: 6 Up 3 Down Slide: 0% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Gather, haul 15 miles, weigh on ground 610 Weight: Single Source: Feb. 10, 2012 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 3UENM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 95% Black, 5% Other Color: No Implants: Mountain grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Great set of Angus cross calves. Calves will average 5/8 Angus and 3/8 Gelbvieh/South Devon with frame and muscle. First Calf Heifer AI'd to Protege, Chinook and AAR Ten X. Cows bred to percentage Angus bulls. Strong health and mineral programs. Est. weight variance +/- 15%. Selling 55,000 lb load or maximum legal limit. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4990A Representative: Merlyn Sandbulte Phone: (712) 470-4237 Roen Ranch Producer: 325 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Calves High Plains Region: Musselshell, MT Location: 50 miles northeast of Billings, MT Delivery Point: Oct. 15-25, 2012 Delivery Date: 6 Up 3 Down Slide: 0% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Gather, sort, sex, weigh on ground 630 Weight: 2 Family Brands Source: Feb. 1, 2012 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 3UENM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 90% Black, 5% Blk Baldie, 5% Red Color: No Implants: Ivomec; Oct. 1, 2012 Wormed: Grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Excellent set of Sim Angus cross calves. Calves will average 75% Angus 25% Simmental. First calf heifers AI'd, sires Sure Bet, In Focus, Connection and Power Design. Performance Data: Final Weight- 1434 lbs, ADG of 3.7, 90% Prime/Choice. Est. weight variance +/- 15%. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4990B Representative: Merlyn Sandbulte Phone: (712) 470-4237 Roen Ranch Producer: 255 Head Count: Heifers Class Type: Age: Calves High Plains Region: Musselshell, MT Location: 50 miles northeast of Billings, MT Delivery Point: Oct. 15-25, 2012 Delivery Date: 6 Up 3 Down Slide: 0% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Gather, sort, sex, weigh on ground 590 Weight: 2 Family Brands Source: Feb. 1, 2012 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 3UENM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 90% Black, 5% Blk Baldie, 5% Red Color: No Implants: Ivomec; Oct. 1, 2012 Wormed: Grass and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Excellent set of Sim Angus cross calves. Calves will average 75% Angus 25% Simmental. First calf heifers AI'd, sires Sure Bet, In Focus, Connection and Power Design. Performance Data: Final Weight- 1434 lbs, ADG of 3.7, 90% Prime/Choice. Est. weight variance +/- 15%. Age & Sourced through ABS Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4991A Representative: Justin Jacobs Phone: (541) 620-1014 PM Livestock Producer: 150 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Calves Western Region: Post, OR Location: 25 miles south of Prineville, OR Delivery Point: Dec. 1-10, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 3% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning gather, sort off cows, sex, haul 6 miles 640 Weight: Single Source: Feb. 12, 2012 Birth Date: Oct. 15, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 4WEN Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 70% Black, 20% Red/RWF, 10% CharX Color: No Implants: Dectomax Wormed: Long hay Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Nice set of Angus Hereford cross calves sired by Thomas Angus and Shaw Hereford bulls. Raised in the high desert. Ready for any program with all the work done! Est. weight variance +/- 10%. GAP and Age & Source certified through IMI Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4991B Representative: Justin Jacobs Phone: (541) 620-1014 PM Livestock Producer: 155 Head Count: Heifers Class Type: Age: Calves Western Region: Post, OR Location: 25 miles south of Prineville, OR Delivery Point: Dec. 1-10, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 3% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning gather, sort off cows, sex, haul 6 miles 620 Weight: Single Source: Feb. 12, 2012 Birth Date: Oct. 15, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 4WEN Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 70% Black, 20% Red/RWF, 10% CharX Color: No Implants: Dectomax Wormed: Long hay Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Nice set of Angus Hereford cross calves sired by Thomas Angus and Shaw Hereford bulls. Raised in the high desert. Bangs vaccinated. Ready for any program with all the work done! Est. weight variance +/- 10%. GAP and Age & Source certified through IMI Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4992A Representative: Justin Jacobs Phone: (541) 620-1014 Bruce Ranch Producer: 73 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Calves Western Region: Jordan Valley, OR Location: 90 miles southwest of Boise, ID Delivery Point: Dec. 1-10, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning gather, load on gooseneck trailers, haul 7 miles 650 Weight: Single Source: Jan. 20, 2012 Birth Date: Oct. 15, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 4WENM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 100% Black/BWF Color: No Implants: Ivermectin; Oct. 15, 2012 Wormed: Chopped alfalfa and grass hay to gain 1.5 lbs/day Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Excellent set of Angus cross calves sired by sons of In Focus, Predestined, and Foresight. Bulls are selected for growth and performance. Cattle run in high desert. Ranch could meet GAP requirements at buyer's expense. Est. weight variance +/- 15%. Age & Sourced through Micro Beef.

Lot: 04/19/12 4992B Representative: Justin Jacobs Phone: (541) 620-1014 Bruce Ranch Producer: 88 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Calves Western Region: Jordan Valley, OR Location: 90 miles southwest of Boise, ID Delivery Point: Dec. 1-10, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning gather, load on gooseneck trailers, haul 7 miles 550 Weight: Single Source: Jan. 20, 2012 Birth Date: Oct. 15, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 4WENM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 100% Black/BWF Color: No Implants: Ivermectin; Oct. 15, 2012 Wormed: Chopped alfalfa and grass hay to gain 1.5 lbs/day Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Excellent set of Angus cross calves sired by sons of In Focus, Predestined, and Foresight. Bulls are selected for growth and performance. Cattle run in high desert. Ranch could meet GAP requirements at buyer's expense. Est. weight variance +/- 15%. Age & Sourced through Micro Beef.

Lot: 04/19/12 4992C Representative: Justin Jacobs Phone: (541) 620-1014 Bruce Ranch Producer: 88 Head Count: Heifers Class Type: Age: Calves Western Region: Jordan Valley, OR Location: 90 miles southwest of Boise, ID Delivery Point: Dec. 1-10, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning gather, load on gooseneck trailers, haul 7 miles 540 Weight: Single Source: Jan. 20, 2012 Birth Date: Oct. 15, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 4WENM Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 100% Black/BWF Color: No Implants: Ivermectin; Oct. 15, 2012 Wormed: Chopped alfalfa and grass hay to gain 1.5 lbs/day Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Excellent set of Angus cross calves sired by sons of In Focus, Predestined, and Foresight. Bulls are selected for growth and performance. Cattle run in high desert. Heifers will be bangs vaccinated. Ranch could meet GAP requirements at buyer's expense. Est. weight variance +/15%. Age & Sourced through Micro Beef.

Lot: 04/19/12 4993A Representative: Justin Jacobs Phone: (541) 620-1014 PM Livestock Producer: 68 Head Count: Steers Class Type: Age: Calves Western Region: Prineville, OR Location: Prineville, OR Delivery Point: Dec. 1-10, 2012 Delivery Date: 8 Up 4 Down Slide: 2% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning gather, sort off cows, sex, haul 6 miles 700 Weight: Single Source: Feb. 12, 2012 Birth Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: Yes Natural: 3UEN Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 70% Black, 20% Red/RWF, 10% CharX Color: No Implants: Dectomax Wormed: Long hay and mother's milk Feed Program: Angus Cross Breed: Comments: Nice set of Angus Hereford cross calves sired by Thomas Angus and Shaw Hereford bulls. Lots of growth potential in these calves that are ready for any program! Est. weight variance +/- 10%. GAP and Age & Source certified through IMI Global.

Lot: 04/19/12 4994A Representative: Clyde Magnuson Phone: (435) 749-1034 Jim Nelson Producer: 162 Head Count: Mixed Class Type: Western Region: Lynndyl, UT Location: 20 miles from Nephi, UT Delivery Point: April 25 - May 5, 2012 Delivery Date: 4 Up 2 Down Slide: 3% Shrink: Weighup Instructions: Early morning sort, weigh on ground 740 Weight: Single Source: Aug. 1, 2011 Birth Date: March 20, 2012 Weaning Date: EID Tagged (Age & Source Registered in an USDA PVP/QSA) Certified: 3W Vaccination Level: Modified Live: Yes 100% Black Color: Ralgro; Nov. 5, 2011; steers only Implants: Cydectin; March 20, 2012 Wormed: Silage and hay Feed Program: Angus Breed: 64 head @ $0.00/cwt back of steers Heifers: Comments: 98 steers at 740 lbs, 64 heifers at 610 lbs. Excellent set of Angus calves. Est. weight variance +/100 lbs. Calving records available for third party verification.