Angus producers competed for top honors during the 2023 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Angus Pen & Carload Show on Jan. 14 in Denver, CO. One carload and 17 pens of three were showcased in the Yards during the NWSS.
John Grimes, Hillsboro, OH; Steven Mohnen, White Lake, SD; and Andrew Musgrave, Pittsfield, IL, evaluated the bulls and heifers before selecting champions.
Krebs Ranch, Gordon, NE, claimed grand champion carload, with 10 January 2022 bulls sired by KR Quality 8525, Kraye Big Country 0179, KR Rally 9064, Crawford Guarantee 9137, Car Don Annuity 114, T/D Doc Ryan 049 and Tehama Patriarch F028. The group weighed an average of 1,386 pounds and posted an average scrotal circumference of 37.7 cm.
Krebs Ranch also showcased the grand champion pen of three bulls with January 2022 sons of KR Rally 9064, Car Don Annuity 114 and Kraye Big Country 0179. The trio posted an average weight of 1,397 lbs. and an average scrotal circumference of 38.2 cm. The bulls first won early calf champion.
Chestnut Angus Farm, Pipestone, MN, captured the reserve grand champion pen of three bulls after first claiming reserve early calf champion. The January and February 2022 sons of Wilks Regiment 9035 and Chestnut United posted an average weight of 1,368 lbs. and an average scrotal circumference of 37 cm.
Flesch Angus, Shelby, MT, showcased the grand champion pen of three heifers. The January 2022 daughters of Sterling Pacific 904 posted an average weight of 1,052 lbs.
Chestnut Angus Farm captured the reserve grand champion pen of three heifers with January 2022 daughters of Chestnut Redemption 38, Chestnut United and Crawford Guarantee 9137. The trio posted an average weight of 1,003 lbs. — American Angus Association
