BULL & HEIFER SALE REPORT & RESULTS

The following are the full results and averages from the Annual Vollmer Angus Ranch Bull & Heifer Sale on April 2, 2024.

High Selling Yearling Angus Bulls
Lot 12 at $60,000
Lot 25 at $10,000

High Selling Two-Year Old Angus Bulls
Lot 1 at $15,000

High Selling Angus Heifers
Lot 120 at $10,500
Lot 123 at $10,500

CATTLE SALE AVERAGES

99 Yearling Angus Bulls average $6,212
3 Registered Open Angus Heifers average $9,667
41 Commercial Open Angus Heifers average $2,590

PURSUING CATTLE EFFICIENCY & EXCELLENCE ACROSS ALL TRAITS

Despite being revered as the “Queens of the Ranch,” Vollmer Angus Ranch (VAR) cattle are expected to earn their keep. Operating with efficiency in mind, our 600 cows and heifers undergo rigorous culling based on disposition, mothering skills, performance, and reproductive excellence. Moreover, they must thrive on grass and endure harsh North Dakota winters.

• Bulls with good dispositions.
• Bulls developed slowly.
• Bulls fully guaranteed.

This year Vollmer Angus Ranch (VAR) celebrates 47 years of conducting their Annual Bull Sale. Showcased will be registered VAR Angus bulls to become herd sires that epitomize efficiency, robustness, width, thickness, and structural soundness. Vollmer Angus Ranch bulls are selected for their exceptional disposition and carcass qualities, embodying their commitment to excellence.

THE FUTURE: EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION

It brings Vollmer Angus Ranch immense joy to witness the next generation enthusiastically engaging in the cattle operation and livestock industry. Infusing VAR with excitement and invaluable knowledge. Be assured, Vollmer Angus Ranch is dedicated to daily enhancements, striving to elevate their cattle continuously.

The aspiration is for Vollmer Angus Ranch cattle to enhance the profitability of every operation that incorporates their genetics by offering top-notch, low-maintenance cattle primed to serve your needs effectively.

Vollmer Angus Ranch (VAR) was started in 1952 by Alvin and Verna Vollmer, Allen’s parents. The family owned and operated ranch is located in the Couteau region of ND where the tall-grasses and the short-grasses of the prairie meet. Nearly all of the forage and feed needed for the cowherd is raised right here at the ranch. Cell grazing and no-till farming are important production elements of VAR, a past recipient of the Achievement Award for the Burleigh Co. Soil Conservation District. 

VOLLMER ANGUS RANCH SALE: SUPERIOR GENETICS, RESILIENT HERD

The foundation of the operation rests upon the Vollmer Angus Ranch (VAR) cowherd, which consistently produces this remarkable offering year after year. These mother cows epitomize dedication, braving harsh conditions from deep snow to scorching summer days, yet persistently fulfill their duties. Generations of breeding for adaptability have honed these females’ ability to thrive in their environment, consistently achieving exceptional results with minimal resources.

This sale encompasses a remarkable assortment of two-year-old bulls, yearling bulls, as well as registered and commercial open females. These animals exhibit exceptional quality in both phenotype and genotype, featuring substantial sire groups comprising half-siblings from premier herd sires within the breed. The offering includes a select group of mature bulls, while the registered heifer selection presents a chance to acquire top-tier females from the replacement pen’s elite. The commercial heifers represent an outstanding group, matched by the quality, performance, and industry-leading EPDs of the yearling bulls, which form the bulk of the sale. All bulls and heifers are fully guaranteed.

The Vollmer Angus Ranch sale presentation will showcase its offerings in spacious pens at the sale site on the sale day, ensuring optimal viewing and assessment opportunities. Additionally, prospective buyers are welcome to visit the ranch at their convenience before the sale for viewing.

SALE DETAILS

Location: 40331 353rd St NE * Wing, North Dakota 58494

Time: 1pm CST

Bid-Online: DV Auction