MR Angus Sale Bulls

Our bulls are raised and developed in a realistic range environment. They summer at Tie Siding, WY at 8,000 + feet from May to November. Short mountain grass and mineral is all they see during that time. They are PAP tested at Tie Siding by Dr. Tim Holt. In November when the bulls get back to Wheatland they are turned out on field roughage until the feed is gone, then they go on a 40 Mcal ration that is 78% roughage. The bulls are not pushed. They run in their working clothes and receive no special treatment.
Welcome to the 33rd annual Reyes-Russell Angus Bull Sale,

For 33 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. That being said, the 2024 line up looks a little different this year with no KMR bulls being offered. Keith, Mernie, and Randy have decided to not sell any bulls this year. But do not fret, I am certain Keith will be back with an awesome set for the 2025 sale.
Over the last 33 years there have been lots of changes at MR Angus Ranch, but 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 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 years just trying to get all out kinks worked out. Over the years we have tightened that window down to a 45 day season. Last year alone we had 676 out of 806 head 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.
JUST BECAUSE HE WAS BORN WITH TESTICLES DOESN'T MEAN HE HAS TO KEEP THEM. We calve out 800 cows on average from year to year, thus retaining approximately ½ of our bull calf crop for the sale. Before going to grass 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.
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? 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 26, 2024. if you have any questions, feel free to call.
Thank You,
Juan Reyes and Keith Russell Families

33rd Annual Reyes/Russell Bull Sale
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 1 PM
at the ranch in Wheatland, Wyoming

Click to view Production Sale Videos

  • Selling 231 Coming 2-Year-Old Angus Bulls & 6 Yearling Angus Bulls
  • PAP TESTED AT 8,000'
  • We have been PAP Testing for over 40 years. Where else in the USA can you find this depth of quality and this degree of accuracy for PAP?
  • Bulls raised & developed in a realistic range environment
  • Ready to go to work for you
  • Your source for high altitude bulls - PAP Tested at 8,000'


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