Guest Consignor:Rafter T AngusKale & Kim KretschmanGillette, WY307.736.2415raftert@rangeweb.netwww.raftertangus.com

Neal & Amanda Sorenson307.736.2260 (h) • 307.680.7359 (c)

nasorenson@rangeweb.net

Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don’t Grow!!

Annual Bull SaleSaturday, February 21, 2015

Buffalo Livestock Auction • Buffalo, WYLunch- 11:00 AM Sale- 1:00 PM (MST)

Free Delivery • BVD Tested • Semen Tested • Ultrasounded

www.powderriverangus.com

Selling 130 Yearling Angus Bulls

For More Information Contact:

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WelcomeTo The Annual Bull Sale

Bulls Born & Raised Where Corn Don’t Grow!!

Hello Friends and Neighbors,

We’ve had an exceptional year with bountiful grass and ample hay. Cattle prices are at an all time high and it’s a great time to be in the cattle business. Powder River Angus Bulls can keep you profitable in any economic conditions. When drought strikes we feel these cattle can weather it better than most and when conditions are good the cattle will flourish. Our first priority is fertility which is reflected in the bigger than average scrotal bulls. Large scrotal bulls produce more fertile daughters! Structure is the next priority, sound feet and legs are imperative in range operations or anywhere for that matter. Udder quality is something we’ve worked on diligently. Check out the adjusted 205 day weight on these bulls and you will find them very respectable. This performance came off native pasture, out of moderately sized cows with minimal inputs. The biggest value in a Powder River Angus Bull are the females you will retain in your herd. Calving ease is very important in our region. We have a large selection of calving ease bulls. Many of these bulls can be mated with first calf heifers with confidence knowing they will calve easily and the calves will be vigorous with a lot of growth. The disposition in our cattle is also something we pay close attention to. We have a zero tolerance for wild or mean cattle; they are culled without exception. We work our cattle many times throughout the year and any unfavorable behavior is documented and the animal is culled. It has been researched extensively that gentler cattle will perform at higher levels than nervous and wild cattle. Ultrasound carcass data has been collected on the bulls in the offering. We have sold fat cattle on the grid and know these cattle feed, gain, and grade very well. Although our first priority is making functional females we recognizes all cattle eventually end up in the food chain. Thank you for the interest in our program and we hope you are able to select a bull that will meet your needs. We stand behind our bulls 100% and encourage you to view our offering. We hope to see you on February 21st in Buffalo at the sale!!

Best Wishes,

Neal, Amanda, Cole and Chance Sorenson307-680-7359 or 307-736-2260

Friends and Valued Customers,

I hope this letter finds everyone and their operations doing well and enjoying this exciting and profitable time in the cattle industry. Looking back at 2014 our family has been very blessed. Even with the high prices in the cattle industry, we need to remain focused on improving our herds. We have to continue to pursue economical and profitable cattle. We have very high expectations for our cows. Longevity and fertility are a must. The hardest thing on our bottom line is an open cow. We continue to cull everything that doesn’t breed up in a 45 day period, all the while staying focused on improving udder quality and mothering ability. We are constantly looking for AI sires with proven genetics. We want to offer bulls that are structurally correct and that have the genetic potential to move both your operation and ours forward. This year our bulls are being developed in Hyattville by the Mercers. Martin and his family, along with Brian Pryor, have done a great job feeding and taking care of our bulls. We hope that you have received enough information to help you select a bull that will fit your needs. Please feel free to call or stop by, we would love to visit and answer any questions that you might have. Watch our website www.raftertangus.com for carcass ultrasound information, new pictures and bull videos. Thanks to our neighbors and friends for all of the help and encouragement throughout the year. A big thanks to Neal and Amanda for once again allowing us to be a part of this sale.

Sincerely,

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Lunch at 11:00 am Sale at 1:00 pm MSTBuffalo Livestock Auction, Buffalo, Wyoming

Powder River AngusAnnual Bull Sale

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Sale Day PhonesSale Barn

307-684-0789Neal’s Cell

307-680-7359Kale’s Cell

307-299-4569Amanda’s Cell

307-680-8266Auctioneer Mark McNamee ............................................................ 307-760-9510

Sale Day Representatives Andy Rest, Western Ag Reporter ................................. 406-670-5678 Curt Cox, Wyoming Livestock Roundup ....................... 307-630-4604 Rowdy Benson, Tri-State Livestock News .................... 605-430-2942 Bill Pelton, Bill Pelton Livestock .................................... 406-671-5100 Kurt Kangas, Angus Journal ......................................... 661-706-2041

Accommodations Hampton Inn, Buffalo .................................................... 307-684-8899 Comfort Inn, Buffalo ...................................................... 307-684-9564

Terms and Conditions Cattle will sell under the Standard Terms and Conditions as recommended by the American Angus Association.

Retained Interest The breeders will be retaining a one-third revenue sharing interest in every bull selling in the sale. Full possession and salvage value sells on all bulls.

Supplemental Information A supplement data sheet will be available sale day with scrotal measurements, ultrasound data and other updates. Announcements from the auction block take precedence over catalog information.

Food and Refreshments Lunch and refreshments will be available prior to the sale.

Liability All persons who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Powder River Angus, Rafter T Angus and Buffalo Livestock Auction assumes no liability, legal or otherwise, for any accidents which may occur.

Calving Ease Recommendation Each bull in the sale has been assigned a calving ease score. This is our best estimate based on a number of factors including pedigree, birth weight and our knowledge of the sire and dam. All buyers should take into account their own program when considering these recommendations. Please talk to us prior to the sale if you have questions about the scores.

Trucking Delivery of all bulls is free of charge in Wyoming and adjoining states. Delivery of bulls will begin around April 1st.

WinteringAll bulls will be wintered free of charge until April 1, 2015 at our ranches. Delivery will take place from there. If you chose to leave your bulls past April 1st, feeding arrangements can be made at the buyers expense.

Herd Health All bulls will be tested BVD PI Negative. All cattle sell with proper health papers for interstate shipment. A rigid herd health program is followed. All cattle have been calf hood vaccinated with 7-way Somnus at branding and at weaning along with IBR, BVD, BRSV, Pasturella and a Dectomax Pour On. Fertility The bulls will all be fertility tested by a licensed veterinarian prior to delivery.

First Breeding Season GuaranteePowder River Angus and Rafter T Angus guarantee bulls sound and fertile at time of delivery. Bull are expected to make it through their first breeding season (60 days from turn out). Death or injury to bull(s) needs to be verified by a licensed DVM. Powder River Angus and Rafter T Angus will either give credit the buyer or replace injured bull(s) at their discretion, if a comparable bull(s) is available.

Absentee Bidding If you are unable to attend but would still like to participate in the sale we have several different options. You can contact the breeders, auctioneer or representatives prior to the sale to discuss your needs. You may also bid live on the internet using Cattle USA or join a conference call hosted by Bill Pelton Livestock. Instructions for these two options are bellow.

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Reference SiresV D A R Really Windy 4097

CED: +17 BW: -1.3 WW: +62 YW: +98 Milk: +10 SC: +.13CEM: +15 $W: +43.98 $F: +45.31 $G: +15.11 $B: +73.52

A A R Windy Ridge 362A A R Really Windy 1205

A A R Lady Kelton 2170V D A R Enterprise 2059

VDAR Blackbird 2031VDAR Envious Blackbird 6060

• Calving Ease• Explosive Growth• Very Fertile Daughters• Ideal For Range Calving

Apex Windy 078CED: -7 BW: +4.0 WW: +71 YW: +111 Milk: +35 SC: +1.52

CEM: -5 $W: +60.70 $F: +50.97 $G: +16.17 $B: +81.04 A A R Really Windy 1205

H A R B Windy 702 JHH A R B Black Lady 073Apex Mtn Front 044

Apexette Lucy 6037Apexette Lucy 1064

• Superior Performance• Moderate Framed• Large Scrotal• Heavy Muscled

Soo Line Motive 9016CED: +12 BW: +0.4 WW: +53 YW: +93 Milk: +24 SC: +.01

CEM: +8 $W: +46.53 $F: +50.64 $G: +36.49 $B: +85.40 Sandy Bar Advantage 43M

HF Kodiak 5RWilbar Ruby 955NRR 7407 Rainmaker 2154

TLA Beauty 5RTerrlene Beauty 35F

• Calving Ease• Moderate Framed• Adds Muscle• Incredible Eye Appeal

PRA 141 249CED: +9 BW: -0.9 WW: +57 YW: +89 Milk: +25 SC: N/A

CEM: +7 $W: +51.55 $F: +34.87 $G: N/A $B: N/A A A R Really Windy 1205

Crook Mt Really Windy 141Revolution 155 of Crook MtB Bar Frontrunner 2616

PRA Frontrunner 888 0111PRA 888 Benz 5123

• Disposition Improver• Outstanding Cow Family• Structurally Correct• Very Well Balanced• Fancy Fronted

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S A V Resource 1441CED: +2 BW: +3.9 WW: +75 YW: +127 Milk: +35 SC: +1.16

CEM: +3 $W: +65.37 $F: +87.64 $G: +3.06 $B: +107.31 R R Rito 707

Rito 707 of Ideal 3407 7075Ideal 3407 of 1418 076S A V 8180 Traveler 004

S A V Blackcap May 4136S A V May 2397

• Adds Performance• Structural Soundness• Adds Muscle• Stamps His Calves

Connealy Packer 547CED: +5 BW: +1.5 WW: +62 YW: +111 Milk: +24 SC: +1.21

CEM: +8 $W: +52.44 $F: +60.09 $G: +35.51 $B: +112.47 Finks 5522-6148

Feltons Meat Packer 62Graham N Mistress 8Dalebanks Extender 6012

Bestrelle of Conanga 539Besta of Conanga 6538

• Outcross Pedigree• Moderate Framed• Added Length• Outstanding Docility

Sitz Wisdom 481TCED: +6 BW: +1.7 WW: +59 YW: +116 Milk: +21 SC: +1.97

CEM: +3 $W: +40.89 $F: +66.24 $G: +33.77 $B: +114.82 Connealy Lead On

Connealy OnwardAltune of Conanga 6104Sitz New Design 349M

Sitz Elluna 94PSitz Elluna 163M

• Heavy Muscled• Big Middled• Large Scrotal• Increased Marbling

Barstow CashCED: +12 BW: +0.8 WW: +71 YW: +132 Milk: +29 SC: +1.77

CEM: +13 $W: +59.66 $F: +95.19 $G: +28.18 $B: +119.95 Sitz Upward 307R

Sitz Dash 10277Sitz Everelda Entense 2665S A V Final Answer 0035

Barstow Queen W16RCA Queen R42

• Large Scrotal• Moderate Framed• Superior Thickness• Adds Muscle

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Mackenzie Camblin with her 2014, Powder River Angus donated, NILE Merit Heifer sired by Soo Line

Motive 9016 . You can see why we are excited about the Motive daughters.

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MOGCK Daybreak 1990CED: +10 BW: +0.1 WW: +60 YW: +110 Milk: +20 SC: +1.00CEM: +13 $W: +48.40$F: +65.88 $G: +40.51 $B: +115.17

Boyd New Day 8005MCC Daybreak

MCC Miss Focus 134S A F Connection

Mogck Barb 93Mogck Barb C611

• Calving Ease• Performance• Increased Length• Fertile Daughters

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TC Franklin 619

Bon View New Design 208TC Total 410

TC Erica 2047Connealy Forefront

TC Marcia 1069TC Marcia 7105

• Calving Ease• Added Thickness• Explosive Growth• Very Complete

CED: +10 BW: +0.7 WW: +56 YW: +94 Milk: +22 SC: +.57CEM: +11 $W: +47.23$F: +51.33 $G: +44.93 $B: +106.16

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• Calving Ease• Performance• Increased Length• Fertile Daughters

• Calving Ease• Added Thickness• Explosive Growth• Very Complete

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Powder River Angus GeneticsWe would like to offer you this opportunity to get in on the ground floor of some of our most exciting up and coming young sires.

PRA Game Day 136CED: +13 BW: -0.9 WW: +43 YW: +85 Milk: +24 SC: +1.10CEM: +10 $W: +44.64 $F: +39.23 $G: +19.89 $B: +58.46

Boyd New Day 8005GDAR Game Day 449

G D A R Miss Wix 474A A R Really Windy 1205

PRA Erica Windy 909PRA Erica Badge 6167

PRA 4097 2195CED: +15 BW: -2.1 WW: +57 YW: +92 Milk: +18

CEM: +15 $W: +47.09 $F: +39.56 A A R Really Windy 1205

V D A R Really Windy 4097VDAR Blackbird 2031WPR Lead Man 508R

PRA Leadman 6595 8198PRA 6595 Rally 661

PRA 141 249CED: +9 BW: -0.9 WW: +57 YW: +89 Milk: +25

CEM: +7 $W: +51.55 $F: +34.87A A R Really Windy 1205

Crook Mt Really Windy 141Revolution 155 of Crook MtB Bar Frontrunner 2616

PRA Frontrunner 888 0111PRA 888 Benz 5123

PRA Game Day 136 was the high selling bull in our 2012 bull sale. He was chosen by Deer Creek Angus in Hiland, WY to be their foundation herd sire. They have used him to successfully breed heifers in both their registered and commercial operations. He is a true breeding bull that reliably covers large numbers of females spread out in large extremely rough pastures, while keeping his flesh. He is attractive in his muscle pattern with a moderate frame, excellent feet and legs along with a quite disposition.

PRA 141 249 was one of the high selling bull in our 2013 bull sale. He was selected by Bar JV Angus in Fairview, MT. He is very complete in his make up with a gentle disposition and outstanding maternal lineage. He stamps his calves with added mass, volume and extension along with a square hip and attractive front.

Semen: $18Certificates: $30

Volume and Commercial Discounts Contact:

Neal Sorenson- (307) 680-7359 orBill Keith- (307) 457-2314

Semen: $20Certificates: $30

Volume and Commercial Discounts Contact:

Neal Sorenson- (307) 680-7359 orDale Vitt- (406) 798-3398

Semen: $20Certificates: $30

Volume and Commercial Discounts Contact:

Neal Sorenson- (307) 680-7359 orMartin Mercer- (307) 469-2206

PRA 4097 2195 was among the high selling bulls in our 2012 bull sale selling to Paint Rock Angus in Hyattville, WY. His mother is one of the most proven cows in the Powder River Angus herd. He combines many of the most proven female making lines in the Angus breed. His calves come small with light birth weights and vigor.

V D A R Really Windy 4097

Featuring Sons Of:

Soo Line Motive 9016

Neal & Amanda Sorenson7241 Hwy. 14-16Arvada, WY 82831307.736.2260 (h)307.680.7359 (c)nasorenson@rangeweb.net

Dated Material Please Do Not Delay

12 Sons Sell 13 Sons Sell

S A V Resource 1441

10 Sons Sell

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