MR Angus Sale Bulls

Welcome to the 34th annual Reyes-Russell Angus Bull Sale,

Hard to believe 2025 will be our 34th year having a sale. There have been lots of changes made since we had the first sale in Douglas. It is great to see the advancements our program has made over the years; however, the real reward is seeing our customers herds continue to improve and dominate in these western markets. With these absolutely insane markets we have seen in the last few years it has been fun to watch friends, and fellow producers reap big benefits for their cattle they have worked generations to build.
Although 2024 brought us strong cattle markets and new and improved economic hope with a new administration, it also had several challenges. Seems Wyoming went from one of its wettest years in history to one of its driest in the snap of a finger. Like many producers we spent the summer chasing water sources and grass. We were very fortunate to not have to deal with more drastic challenges such as fires like many of our neighbors around the region did. But, as always Mother Nature came through just in the right times with a small shower or cool down and give us a little reprieve.
Over the years the Reyes and Russell families have worked together to offer you Angus genetics you can be proud to put in your cow herd. We have always held a high standard of the type of bull we would offer for sale. We remain family operations that work hard to provide high-quality bulls for producers across the region, bulls that can work in any environment. We will keep striving to find the right kind of cattle to use, thus producing bulls to benefit the commercial cattlemen.
Over the years we have always held true to the key components that have helped us stay successful. One, hard work and diversity. Two, a very productive and functional cow herd. Three, not following fads and trends. Four, holding true to our standards and beliefs, and finally, a very strong and supportive customer base. If it wasn't for the commercial cattleman, we wouldn't be here doing what we do.
I'd like to highlight a few facts about the MR Angus cow herd. In 2009 we started to transition from calving in January to June. We probably had a 70 day breeding season those first few. Over the years we have tightened that window down to a 45 day season. Last year alone we had approximately 80% of the calves born in the first cycle. That was ALL NATURAL SERVICE BREEDING, NO AI, NO SYNC . We kick out 4-10 bulls per group depending on size, which means every calf is DNA tested for parentage. Cows go to ranches typically in May depending on weather. Once they are at the summer ranch they calve on their own. The crew tags and weighs calves but as for management that cow is in charge. She better pick that calf up and get him sucking and protected because if she comes home dry she's down the road.
Each spring we sort the bulls into three groups based off their phenotype as yearlings. The bulls have remained in these groups, and we like the way it turned out. Throughout the book you will see some real standouts, not all stacked up front. We feel to start we have a group that will offer a lot of power and growth to any cowherd. The next set is going to leave behind some real fancy females, “Cow Makers” as dad calls them. Finishing up the sale will be a younger more moderate set of bulls that have really matured into a nice set. Overall, the bulls have good bone structure, are good footed and have been developed with longevity in mind. We continue to strive for quality, performance, conformation, fertility, and easy fleshing abilities that will work at any altitude.
Our bulls are raised and developed in a realistic range environment . They summer at Tie Siding, WY and are PAP tested around September by Dr. Tim Holt at 8,000'. MR Angus has been PAP testing cattle for over 40 years. Where else in the United States can you find this depth of quality and degree of accuracy for PAP? In this years offering 79% of the bulls tested scored a 45 or below PAP score. When the Reyes bulls return to Wheatland, they are on a 40 Mcal ration that is 78% roughage, they are not pushed like a feedlot bull . They run in their working clothes and receive no special treatment.
Both families strive for herd quality vs. aiming focus on the numbers that show up on a registration paper. Many producers are focusing more and more on what the papers say. Well, we need these cattle to go to work for us and not vice versa. I believe that over the years the Angus industry has turned into a political numbers game. As a result, we are seeing radically high EPDs and cattle that cannot produce as the paper predicted. The numbers just don't add up and production is being lost. And let's be honest, that paper really doesn't do you the commercial cattleman much good when it really matters. Pounds pay, not paper. Rather, we are working to have a herd full of cattle that have eye appeal paired with a combination of soundness, good bone, lots of capacity, with longevity. These characteristics make for a herd that can produce calves that work well in a feedyard as well as females that can perform in the pasture, without falling out of the herd within the first few years .
Again, this year we will be donating 10% of the Lot 10 bull to the Wyoming FFA Foundation, as well as 10% of Lot 20 bull to the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. We strongly support both organizations that work hard to promote and protect agriculture in our great state.
As always, we invite you to stop by and go through the bulls anytime. We hope you will look at the sale offering, compare, and see all that our program is accomplishing. Thanks to all our friends and customers who have supported us over the years. We look forward to seeing you Monday, February 24, 2025. If you have any questions, feel free to call. Thank You,
Juan Reyes and Keith Russell Families