ITLA Elite Heifer Sale

October 31, 2024 | Lufkin, Texas

 

 

The data below was gathered by Hired Hand. 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. 

 

    

2024 ITLA Elite Heifer Sale Results:

  • All 13 lots sold for an unofficial total of $25,650 and unofficial average of $1,973
  • There were 0 scratches and 0 POs
  • Top 5 lots average: $3,700
  • Top 10 lots average: $2,365
  • With this being the 22nd sale of 2024 to be included in our Hired Hand Live Trends & Averages series, the 2024 Annual Average to date is $5,259.39
  • The sale average without the highest lot ($7,250) and the lowest lot ($600) included is $1,618.

Sale Averages Based on Age:
  • 0-2 year olds: $1,973 (13 head)
  • 3-5 year olds: Insufficient Data (0 head)
  • 6-10 year olds: Insufficient Data (0 head)
  • 11+ year olds: Insufficient Data (0 head)
 

MALES:

Popular Sires*:

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

  1. DRAG IRON

  2. JH RURAL SAFARI SON

  3. COLLUDER

  4. CUT'N DRIED

  5. TIED OFF

  6. 2M BLIZZARD

  7. LONG RIDER

  8. ANNEX'S TITAN

  9. SEQUOIA GALA

  10. IRON SPAN

 


Most Popular Sire, Drag Iron, based on the highest single offspring value.


Popular Maternal Grand Sires*:

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

  1. COWBOY TUFF CHEX

  2. SUPER FAST

  3. RM HEAVY TOUCH

  4. JP GRAND RICHY

  5. RING LEADER BCB

  6. MY-T HEARTY

  7. ANNEX

  8. OL TURNOUT

  9. 2LB QUIGLEY

  10. HUNTS MR. MIRACLE MAN



Most Popular Maternal Grand Sire, Cowboy Tuff Chex, based on the highest single 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. TUFF LAUGH

  2. JEST AS FAST

  3. RM TOUCH N' EDNA

  4. RO DIXIE DELIGHT

  5. JH RINGA BELLA

  6. 2M LUCKY CHARM 74

  7. VVF RODEO TIME

  8. TUX'S LITTLE BROWN WRAPPER

  9. OL MY DATE

  10. LHB AMARILLO BREEZE

 


Most Popular Dam, Tuff Laugh, based on the highest average value with 2 or more offspring selling.

 


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* Please note that this data is based off what was printed in the sale catalog and announced in the ring. It is not official data endorsed by the sale.