Great Northern Classic II

June 1-2, 2018 | Montello, WI

Sale Hosts: Dan & Denise Huntington, Mike & Shirley Thiel, GNTLA, and Dave Bilgrien

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Sale hosts and Hired Hand customers L-R: Becky; Dave Bilgrien, Bilgrien Cattle; Dan Huntington, 5D Ranch; Mike & Shirley Thiel, Churchview Cattle Co. Not pictured: Denise Huntington, 5D Ranch.



The data below was gathered by Hired Hand Live. We share these trends and averages for our customers and breeders in the Longhorn Industry who could better their programs by analyzing it as it best suites them. We welcome your feedback or additional data requests. This data is not officially endorsed by the sale. 

2018 GNC II Longhorn Sale Results:

  • 37of 40 lots sold for an unofficial total of $74,150 and unofficial average of $2,004.05
  • There were 3 scratches and 0 POs
  • With this being the 11th sale of the year to be included in our Hired Hand Live Trends & Averages series, the 2018 annual average to date is: $4,148.73
  • Top 10 lots average: $4,105
  • Top 25 lots overall average: $2,504
  • Internet average: $3,280 (see our full report on internet trends here)

Cash Cow Data:

  • There were 0 Cash Cows (over $10,000) that sold

Other Interesting Sale Averages*: 

  • Natural Service females: $2,004
  • AI’d females: Insufficient Data
  • ET average: Insufficient Data 
  • 0-2 year olds: $1,736 (15 head)
  • 0-2YO with up to 59" TTT: $3,237
  • 0-2YO with 60+” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 3-5 year olds: $1,884 (13 head)
  • 3-5YO with 60-69” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 3-5YO with 70-79” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 3-5YO with 80+” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 6-10 year olds: $2,622 (9 head)
  • 6-10 YO with 70-79” TTT: $4,287
  • 6-10 YO with 80+” TTT: Insufficient Data
  • 10+ YO: Insufficient Data (0 head)
  • 80+" TTT Cow Average: Insufficient Data
  • 80+” TTT & AI’d: Insufficient Data
  • 70-79” TTT Cow Average: $4,287
  • 70-79” TTT & AI’d: Insufficient Data
  • 60-69.99" TTT: $1,350
  • 50-59.99" TTT:$4,225
  • 40-49.99" TTT: Insufficient Data
  • Unknown measurements: There were 22 lots that sold without a measurement being announced. That average was $1,572
  • 3-in-1: Insufficient Data
  • 3-in-1 (heifer): Insufficient Data
  • 3-in-1 (bull): Insufficient Data
  • Heifer at side:$1,912
  • Bull at side: $1,710
  • Confirmed bred, no calf at side: $2,200
  • Exposed: Insufficient Data
  • Open and/or Unexposed: $2,157
  • Bred & Branded: Insufficient Data
  • Bought: Insufficient Data
  • Millennium Futurity Eligible: 4 out of 37 lots that sold were recorded as Millennium Futurity Eligible. That average was $2,625

MALES:

Popular Sires*:

These are averages for Sires with at least 2 offspring selling. Their offspring's averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

These are the top 10 sires based on single female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. RINGMAN BCB

  2. JP RIO GRANDE

  3. TOP CALIBER

  4. GUN SMOKE

  5. LAZY J'S GUNSMITH

  6. HUBBELLS 20 GAUGE

  7. CLEAR WIN

  8. JH MONIKA'S SUN

  9. SITTIN BULL

  10. JUMA


Most popular sire, Ringman BCB, based on female offspring value.

Popular Maternal Grand Sires*:

These are averages for Maternal Sires with at least 2 offspring selling. Their offspring's averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

These are the top 10 Maternal Grand sires based on female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. BURLAP 11

  2. EOT HENRY

  3. SHALAKO CHEX

  4. J.R. GRAND SLAM

  5. JP RIO GRANDE

  6. WS JAMAKIZM

  7. VJ TOMMIE (AKA UNLIMITED)

  8. UNLOOFED

  9. COWBOY TUFF CHEX

  10. COACH

Popular Service Sires*:

These are averages for Service Sires with at least 2 females exposed/bred to them selling. The females sale averages are listed below starting with the highest average.

  • ANNEX $1,350

  • ZD POSEIDON $1,250

  • J&R'S MAXED OUT $1,100

These are the top 10 service sires based on female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. RUST BCB & SITTIN BULL

  2. 20 GAUGE & HIL S SULLY

  3. HL LINCOLN

  4. HOOT SRC & VOODOO COWBOY

  5. ELECTRA TEXA 164

  6. KIP UP

  7. WS LONESTAR

  8. ANNEX

  9. ZD POSEIDON

  10. TANK


    Top service sires, Rust BCB & (not pictured) Sittin Bull, based on female offspring value.

FEMALES: 

Popular Dams*:

These are the top 10 Dams based on single female offspring value, no minimum # of offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. SANDBAG

  2. D/O RED ROSE

  3. EOT HENRY'S MIRROR

  4. JP GRAND LADONDA

  5. DH HIGH HOPES

  6. RRR MISS JADA 217

  7. HUBBELLS TOMMIE KAY

  8. THEME DE LOOF

  9. HBR SITTIN TUFF

  10. SUNHAVEN COACH STACEY


Most popular dam, SandBag, based on female offspring value.

Popular Maternal Grand Dams*:

These are the top 10 Maternal Grand Dams based on female grand offspring value, no minimum # of grand offspring selling and not based on averages:

  1. SH SAND STAR

  2. D/O REMEMBER 911

  3. SH MIRROR

  4. JP LADONDA

  5. ZD ROCKING GINGER

  6. SLICK'S LITTLE STAR

  7. 96 HUBBELLS SHADOW KAY

  8. SHAD THEME

  9. SITTIN PROUD

  10. BL MISS STACY


Top maternal grand dam, SH Sand Star, based on female offspring value.