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1 OLSEN RANCHES, INC. N359 Art Olsen Douglas Olsen 2322 Rd 14 Harrisburg, NE (Art cell) (Douglas cell) SALE DATE Saturday, January 24, :30 PM MST

2 Olsen Ranches, Inc. Annual Bull Sale January 24, 2015 Sale -12:30 pm Lunch Available Harrisburg, Nebraska Welcome to Olsen Ranches! The future looks very exciting for cow/calf producers. With cattle numbers low, we have experienced record prices. We also had a good grass year in this area, which was quite a change from the last couple years. We all realize that expansion of the cow herd will happen, and this will impact our markets in the future. The bulls that you purchase this year will produce calves in the coming years where quality of cattle will be more important than today s cattlehungry marketplace. We would encourage you to evaluate our bulls and consider how they would fit your operation with these exciting years ahead. We take pride in our commercial cow herd and the demand we have for our harvest ready cattle. Our last set of steers graded 95% choice or better. We are focused on maternal cows that will produce calves that are desirable for the market place and the consumer of the beef they produce. We believe these bulls have the ability to fit in a straight breeding program to increase calf value or crossbreeding program to gain heterosis and complement the industry s cow herd. These bulls were feed efficiency tested from March 6, 2014, to May 30, We are able to measure very accurate feed intake on individual animals through our GrowSafe system. All sale bulls also have Genomic Enhanced EPDs. This enhancement is done by combining a DNA test with the conventional EPD and allows for an animal to have more accuracy for each trait. As we have developed our registered Hereford cattle, we have chosen sires that have already proven themselves in our commercial herd. The steers out of our commercial cows routinely grade 85-95% choice or prime. At our sale, the bulls will have a base price. If more than one person is interested in a particular bull, the price of that bull will be raised in $100 increments. We would enjoy the opportunity to visit with you about our program or answer any questions you may have. We are located 25 miles south of Scottsbluff or 17 miles north of Kimball on Highway 71, and 10 miles west on Banner County Road 14. You will find us very open and honest about our cattle. Feel free to call and make arrangements anytime to view our cow herd or our bulls. We believe there is value in these bulls for the producer selling weaned calves or retained ownership. If you cannot attend the sale on the 24 th, please contact us and we will accommodate you. Thank you for letting us show you how our bulls could work for you. Art and Douglas Olsen (308) (Douglas) (308) (Art)

3 Glossary of Performance Terms EPDs - Expected Progeny Difference that an animal has as compared to the breed CED EPD BW EPD WW EPD YW EPD Milk EPD M&G EPD CEM EPD MCW EPD Udd EPD TEAT EPD SC EPD Fat EPD REA EPD IMF EPD BMI Index CEZ Index CHB Index Calving ease difference on an animal s direct offspring and on his ancestor s direct offspring Birth weight difference of an animal s progeny as compared within the breed Weaning weight difference expected on offspring of an animal when compared within the breed Yearling weight difference expected on offspring of an animal when compared within the breed Weight difference of offspring from daughters of an animal when compared to their contemporary group One half of the WW EPD plus the Milk EPD Calving ease difference that an animal s daughters display Mature cow weight difference expected on offspring of an animal when compared within the breed Udder Suspension difference expected (higher is more desirable) Teat size difference expected (higher is more desirable) Scrotal size difference expected on offspring of an animal when compared within the breed Back fat difference expected on offspring of an animal when compared within the breed Rib eye area difference expected on offspring of an animal when compared within the breed Intramuscular fat difference expected on offspring of an animal when compared within the breed Selected and weighted traits of an animal that best compliment breeding baldy cattle Selected and weighted traits of an animal that reflect the animal s potential in a heifer program Selected and weighted traits of an animal that reflect the animal s feedlot and carcass profit potential Avg. EPDs for 2013 Born Calves Olsen 2013 Sale Bull Average EPD $25 $21 $28 Breed Avg. EPDs for 2013 Born Calves $17 $15 $21 Because of data collected on animals in a pedigree, EPDs are superior to an animal s actual measurements in predicting an animal s genetic potential. For more information about the American Hereford Association s performance measurements, check or the preface of the AHA sire summary under Records/TPR. Performance pedigrees of the animals can also be found on AHA s website through an EPD Search using the guest option and using the animal s name or registration number to look up any animal. Contemporary Groups Please note there are different contemporary groups represented with these bulls. The number of animals in the Yearling Weight group for each animal in this catalog is posted in the information box. ADG Weight and Terms Trial March 6 May 30, 2014 The average daily gain of the individual during the 70 day feed efficiency test 5/30 WT The actual weight at the end of the feed efficiency test F/G ADJ F/G RFI The feed to gain ratio during the 70 day feed efficiency test - note that a lower ratio is more feed efficient The feed to gain ratio during the 70 day test that is adjusted for an animal s body weight The Residual Feed Intake is the difference between an animal s actual feed intake and its expected feed intake based on its size and growth over a specified period. An animal with a lower RFI value is more feed efficient. RG FE Index The Residual Gain is the difference between an animal s actual gain and its expected gain based on intake and body weight. An animal with a higher value is more efficient. Index is an index that combines the value of gain and the cost of intake. Lower is more desirable.

4 366R OR 3027 DOMINO 366R {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/28/13 Ratio BW 101% CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD,CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 96% Sire: UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 100% UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353 ( ) Cont 25 CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: OR RAM DOMET H124 ( ) DS 9059 MS BEEF 711 ( ) ADG 3.84 RFI /30/14 WT 972 FE Index $ $24 $23 $28 352R OR 3027 DOMINO 352R {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/17/13 Ratio BW 86% CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD,CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 97% Sire: UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 104% UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353 ( ) Cont 25 DS BEEF 9059 {SOD,CHB} ( ) Dam: OR 9059 MISS BEEF J116 ( ) DS RAM DOMET 604 ( ) ADG 3.81 RFI /30/14 WT 1050 FE Index $ $27 $25 $32 N359 OR 3575 ADVANCE N359 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/22/13 Ratio BW 95% HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 120% Sire: DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 114% DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: OR 3027 MISS DOMINO 003R ( ) DS RAM DOMET 804 ( ) ADG 3.97 RFI /30/14 WT 1175 FE Index $ $27 $20 $33 N358 OR 3575 ADVANCE N358 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/21/13 Ratio BW 101% HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 122% Sire: DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 115% DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 DS BEEF 9059 {SOD,CHB} ( ) Dam: DS 9059 MS BEEF 705 {DOD} ( ) DS MISS HIGH 9189 ( ) ADG 3.90 RFI /30/14 WT 1225 FE Index $ $26 $16 $35

5 367B OR BONANZA 367B {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Homozygous Polled 5/28/13 Ratio BW 96% EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 {SOD,CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} WW 106% Sire: GENOAS BONANZA {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) YW 103% HYALITE 22S LASS 876 {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Cont 25 EF F745 FRANK P230 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Dam: OR MISS FRANK 909F (P ) DS RAM DOMET 703 {DOD} ( ) ADG 3.66 RFI /30/14 WT 1065 FE Index $ $35 $25 $32 354B OR BONANZA 354B {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Polled 5/19/13 Ratio BW 85% EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 {SOD,CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} WW 99% Sire: GENOAS BONANZA {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) YW 96% HYALITE 22S LASS 876 {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Cont 25 UPS DOMINO 5216 {SOD,CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) Dam: OR 5216 MISS DOMINO R010 ( ) DS RAM DOMET 606 ( ) ADG 3.66 RFI /30/14 WT 1000 FE Index $ $32 $26 $26 351B OR BONANZA 351B {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Polled 5/8/13 Ratio BW 91% EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 {SOD,CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} WW 106% Sire: GENOAS BONANZA {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) YW 104% HYALITE 22S LASS 876 {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Cont 25 CK MR HARLAND L008 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: OR L008 MISS HARLAND 107Z ( ) OR RAM DOMET H903 ( ) ADG 3.63 RFI /30/14 WT 1070 FE Index $ $31 $25 $27 H356 OR RAM DOM H356 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/20/13 Ratio BW 102% CJH L1 DOMINO 552 {SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) WW 95% Sire: CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 93% CSU MISS JET DOMINO 2205 ( ) Cont 25 UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: OR 3027 MISS DOMINO 112R ( ) DS 9059 MS BEEF 501 {DOD} ( ) ADG 3.85 RFI /30/14 WT 926 FE Index $ $25 $22 $25

6 H364 OR RAM DOM H364 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/25/13 Ratio BW 113% CJH L1 DOMINO 552 {SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) WW 111% Sire: CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 103% CSU MISS JET DOMINO 2205 ( ) Cont 25 EFBEEF N093 PROFESSIONAL W485 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} Dam: OR W485 MISS PRO 118A (P ) OR MISS FRANK 906F (P ) ADG 3.98 RFI /30/14 WT 1015 FE Index $ $28 $18 $33 H370 OR RAM DOM H370 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 6/9/13 Ratio BW 99% CJH L1 DOMINO 552 {SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) WW 90% Sire: CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 94% CSU MISS JET DOMINO 2205 ( ) Cont 25 UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: OR 3027 MISS DOMINO 004R ( ) DS 1045 ADV LADY 3560N ( ) ADG 3.95 RFI /30/14 WT 922 FE Index $ $25 $22 $25 J374 OR 9059 BEEF J374 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 6/20/13 Ratio BW 106% CH BEEF 7003 {SOD,CHB} ( ) WW 106% Sire: DS BEEF 9059 {SOD,CHB} ( ) YW 105% JAK L1 DOMINETTE B60 {DOD} ( ) Cont 25 CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: DS RAM DOMET 700 ( ) DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) ADG 4.01 RFI /30/14 WT 1035 FE Index $ $24 $17 $28 365R OR 3027 DOMINO 365R {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/26/13 Ratio BW 98% CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD,CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 102% Sire: UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 99% UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353 ( ) Cont 25 HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) Dam: DS 1045 MS ADV 706 ( ) DS MISS LATIGO 5784 ( ) ADG 3.80 RFI /30/14 WT 1040 FE Index $ $25 $23 $28

7 353R OR 3027 DOMINO 353R {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/17/13 Ratio BW 104% CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD,CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 92% Sire: UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 103% UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353 ( ) Cont 25 DS BEEF 9059 {SOD,CHB} ( ) Dam: DS 9059 MS BEEF 815 ( ) DS 552 DOMET 8401 ( ) ADG 4.47 RFI /30/14 WT 1100 FE Index $ $21 $22 $29 355R OR 3027 DOMINO 355R {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/19/13 Ratio BW 94% CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD,CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 102% Sire: UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 98% UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353 ( ) Cont 25 CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: DS RAM DOMET 602 ( ) DS 552 DOMET 0310 ( ) ADG 4.00 RFI /30/14 WT 1050 FE Index $ $24 $24 $25 368R OR 3027 DOMINO 368R {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/28/13 Ratio BW 106% CL 1 DOMINO 9126J 1ET {SOD,CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 98% Sire: UPS DOMINO 3027 {CHB,SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 96% UPS MISS DIAMOND 1353 ( ) Cont 25 CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: DS RAM DOMET 604 ( ) DS 1045 ADV LADY 3560N ( ) ADG 3.71 RFI /30/14 WT 1010 FE Index $ $25 $23 $28 N360 OR 3575 ADVANCE N360 ( ) Horned 5/22/13 Ratio BW 112% HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 116% Sire: DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 109% DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 EF F745 FRANK P230 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Dam: OR MISS FRANK 908F (P ) DS 9059 MS BEEF 707 ( ) ADG 4.05 RFI /30/14 WT 1140 FE Index $ $28 $17 $36

8 N369 OR 3575 ADVANCE N369 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 5/29/13 Ratio BW 109% HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 103% Sire: DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 111% DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 DS BEEF 9059 {SOD,CHB} ( ) Dam: DS 9059 MS BEEF 708 ( ) DS 552 DOMET 0355 ( ) ADG 4.60 RFI /30/14 WT 1160 FE Index $ $23 $15 $33 N371 OR 3575 ADVANCE N371 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 6/12/13 Ratio BW 97% HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 92% Sire: DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 94% DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: DS RAM DOMET 803 ( ) DS 9059 MS BEEF 501 {DOD} ( ) ADG 3.82 RFI /30/14 WT 940 FE Index $ $24 $18 $26 N372 OR 3575 ADVANCE N372 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 6/16/13 Ratio BW 101% HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 104% Sire: DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 103% DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: OR RAM DOMET H903 ( ) DS 1181L DOMINA 3485N {DOD} ( ) ADG 3.97 RFI /30/14 WT 1010 FE Index $ $25 $18 $28 N373 OR 3575 ADVANCE N373 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 6/16/13 Ratio BW 109% HH ADVANCE 1045L {CHB,DLF,IEF} ( ) WW 87% Sire: DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 94% DS 6805 MS TROY 8605 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 CSU RAM DOMINATOR 4203 {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: DS RAM DOMET 607 ( ) DS MS 178 DOM 5441 ( ) ADG 3.72 RFI /30/14 WT 936 FE Index $ $22 $15 $26

9 362F OR FOUNDATION 362F {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Polled 5/24/13 Ratio BW 91% PCR 286 MR ADVISOR 502R {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) WW 109% Sire: LOEWEN FOUNDATION 34X {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) YW 97% LOEWEN R125 MISS 53T {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Cont 25 EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 {SOD,CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} Dam: OR MISS PROFICIENT 002Z (P ) DS RAM DOMET 603 ( ) ADG 3.45 RFI /30/14 WT 998 FE Index $ $24 $22 $22 363F OR FOUNDATION 363F {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Polled 5/24/13 Ratio BW 99% PCR 286 MR ADVISOR 502R {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) WW 102% Sire: LOEWEN FOUNDATION 34X {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) YW 90% LOEWEN R125 MISS 53T {DLF,HYF,IEF} (P ) Cont 25 DS 7133 ADV 2136 {DLF,IEC} ( ) Dam: DS 2136 MS ADV 601 ( ) DS 5019 MS ADV 0333 ( ) ADG 3.23 RFI /30/14 WT 956 FE Index $ $18 $18 $16 S375 OR N151 HUSKER S375 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 6/28/13 Ratio BW 87% DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) WW 97% Sire: OR 3575 HUSKER N151 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW 94% CK MS ON TARGET F020 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 25 DS BEEF 9059 {SOD,CHB} ( ) Dam: DS 9059 MS BEEF 707 ( ) DS 552 DOMET 0357 ( ) ADG 4.01 RFI /30/14 WT 904 FE Index $ $23 $21 $24 S376 OR N151 HUSKER S376 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Horned 7/16/13 Ratio BW 96% DS 1045 ADVANCE 3575N {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) WW Sire: OR 3575 HUSKER N151 ET {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) YW CK MS ON TARGET F020 {DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Cont 1 CJH L1 DOMINO 552 {SOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} ( ) Dam: DS 552 DOMET 0357 ( ) DS 5019 MS ADV 8422 ( ) ADG 3.74 RFI /30/14 WT 966 FE Index $ $19 $19 $22

10 Calv. Milk Calv. Mature Rib BMI CEZ CHB Ease Birth Weaning Yearling & Ease Cow Udder Teat Scrotal Eye Index Index Index Dam ID Name/ID Direct Wt Wt Wt Milk Growth Mat. Weight Suspension Size Circ. Fat Area Marbling ($) ($) ($) 107Z 351B OR BONANZA 351B $31 $25 $27 J R OR 3027 DOMINO 352R $27 $25 $32 J R OR 3027 DOMINO 353R $21 $22 $29 R B OR BONANZA 354B $32 $26 $26 H R OR 3027 DOMINO 355R $24 $24 $25 002Z 362F OR FOUNDATION 362F $24 $22 $ F OR FOUNDATION 363F $18 $18 $ R OR 3027 DOMINO 365R $25 $23 $28 H R OR 3027 DOMINO 366R $24 $23 $28 909F 367B OR BONANZA 367B $35 $25 $32 H R OR 3027 DOMINO 368R $25 $23 $28 112R H356 OR RAM DOM H $25 $22 $25 118A H364 OR RAM DOM H $28 $18 $33 004R H370 OR RAM DOM H $25 $22 $25 H700 J374 OR 9059 BEEF J $24 $17 $28 J705 N358 OR 3575 ADVANCE N $26 $16 $35 003R N359 OR 3575 ADVANCE N $27 $20 $33 908F N360 OR 3575 ADVANCE N $28 $17 $36 J708 N369 OR 3575 ADVANCE N $23 $15 $33 H803 N371 OR 3575 ADVANCE N $24 $18 $26 H903 N372 OR 3575 ADVANCE N $25 $18 $28 H607 N373 OR 3575 ADVANCE N $22 $15 $26 J707 S375 OR N151 HUSKER S $23 $21 $ L S376 OR N151 HUSKER S $19 $19 $22 Olsen 2013 Bull Average EPD $25 $21 $28 Breed Avg. EPDs for 2013 Born Calves $17 $15 $21 FEED EFFICIENCY TRIAL (MARCH 6, May 30, 2014) 30-May 70 Day Intake (DM) ADJ DM FE Dam ID DOB Final Wt Gain Daily (lb) F/G F/G RFI (lb) RG Index 107Z 351B 5/8/ $ J R 5/17/ $ F/G pounds of feed required for J R 5/17/ $ one pound of live weight gain R B 5/19/ $ Lower is more desirable OLSEN RANCHES,INC. H R 5/19/ $ Z 362F 5/24/ $ ADJ F/G adjusted for an animal's F 5/24/ $ F/G body weight R 5/26/ $ Lower is more desirable H R 5/28/ $ F 367B 5/28/ $ RFI The difference between an DOUGLAS OLSEN H R 5/28/ $ animal's actual feed intake and (308) R H356 5/20/ $ the predicted intake based on 118A H364 5/25/ $ the size and growth during the 004R H370 6/9/ $ test. Lower is more desirable ARTHUR OLSEN H700 J374 6/20/ $ (308) J705 N358 5/21/ $ RG The difference between an 003R N359 5/22/ $ animal's actual weight gain and 908F N360 5/22/ $ the predicted gain based on J708 N369 5/29/ $ intake and body weight. H803 N371 6/12/ $ Higher is more desirable H903 N372 6/16/ $ H607 N373 6/16/ $ FE An Index to combine value of J707 S375 6/28/ $ Index gain and cost of intake. Lower 0357L S376 7/16/ $ is more desirable AVERAGE $

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12 351B 352R 353R 354B 362F 363F OLSEN RANCHES, INC. SALE BULLS SALE JANUARY 24, 2015

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14 N358 N359 N360 N369 S375 N371 OLSEN RANCHES, INC. SALE BULLS SALE JANUARY 24, 2015

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