1st Annual
Bull Sale
March 29, 2010
1:00 pm • At the Ranch
Olds, Alberta
Time and Place
1 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2010 at Harvie Ranching
Lunch will be provided before the sale, as well as some warm hospitality.
From Olds: 7 miles south on Hwy 2A. Turn west (right) on Bergen Road (Olds-Didsbury Airport) for 9 miles to Range
Road 3.1 and turn south (left). Continue for 1/2 mile, sale barn is on the west (right).
Sale Staff:
Auctioneer:
Ryan Dorran - 403-507-6483
Ring Service:
Rod McLeod - 403-540-7986
Derick VanSickle - 403-357-7571
Consultant: Tim Bullick - 403-350-9858
Sale Day Phones:
Ian Harvie: 403-507-3886
Cole Harvie: 403-994-1314
Scott Harvie: 403-586-4278
Jill Harvie: 403-771-3502
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Although this is our first on-farm bull sale, we are not new to
the bull business, as we’ve been producing seed stock cattle for over 35
years. In this time, we’ve gained many valuable customers and friends along the
way who have shown great support to our program.
Over the years we’ve always stuck to our principals with functional cattle, in turn, we have a very
low maintenance herd. There have been no free rides at the ranch, as we have culled hard to a point
where we have less cattle to cull. The bull pen is an example of high standard traits, they are very easy
doing and structurally sound from the ground up. We have worked hard to make sure these bulls will fit into
your program. They have been worked with a horse, dog, quad, and on foot when need be.
When selecting herd sires, we’ve gone to great lengths to source desired genetics from around the world. In an effort
to make our cattle more feed efficient, we travelled to New Zealand where cattle are mainly grass fed. We found that by
selecting for feed efficiency traits we have decreased feed costs, while producing a fleshy, high performing calf crop. For
added consistency we have created a line bred program, utilizing our top bull calf each year. We evaluate the efficacy of
our future herd sires when they hit the ground as calves by culling on birth weight, vigour, health and calving ease.
We are very excited about our Charolais bull offering this year. We are featuring the very first group of Performer calves
for sale in North America. These impressive calves have tons of hair, eye appeal and growth. In the red division, we have
the first Trigger and High Times calves on offer. These dark red bulls will cross well with any cow herd wanting to keep
good color. When trying to maximize dollars per cow, now is the time to be investing in Charolais bulls, since their calves
are in high demand. From past customer reports, first time use of Harvie Ranching Charolais bulls increased weaning
weight averages by 14% overall, returning more dollars in their pocket.
Our Hereford bulls represent the “new era of Polled Herefords” with their dark coloring, calving ease, ease of fleshing and
overall performance. The line up of bulls on offer are dark red with lots of pigment. This is the first chance to step into a
Traveler son, Traveler calves are extremely popular with their high capacity and dark red color.
Take advantage of our Sight Unseen Purchase Plan. If you are unable to attend the sale, we will work with you to help
select the bull that will meet your needs. If you aren’t happy with the bull that was selected for you we will replace or
refund your purchase. We guarantee full satisfaction upon delivery or you don’t own them.
Please feel free to come by anytime ahead of the sale to view the bulls and their mothers.
Thanks,
The Harvie Family |
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