Ranchman’s Bred Cow Sale
VJV Auction Market • Westlock, AB
November 23, 2024 @ 11 a.m
– Anchor 1 Angus Offering 60 Quiet & Classy Straight Angus Bred Heifers
– Bred to Easy Calving, Home Raised, Registered Angus Bulls
– Black Heifers All Bred to 1 Black Angus Bull
– Red Heifers All Bred to 1 Red Angus Bull
– Very Uniform Set of Heifers with Full Herd Health
– Exposed to the Bulls for 45 Days, (June 20th- Aug 5th) and Due to Start Calving Mid March 2025
– Pictures and Videos of the Heifers will be Available to View on VJV Westlock Website
– Call Kyle at 1-780-269-0053 for any Additional Information
Service sire for the Black Angus heifers –
Anchor 1 Triumph 34L (RKKG 34L)
- 83 lbs birth weight
- dam is a mature cow
- Calving Ease +8.0
- Maternal Calving Ease +7.0
Service sire for the Rlack Angus heifers –
Red Anchor 1 Headstrong 46L (RKKG 46L)
- 63 lbs birth weight
- dam is a 1st calf heifer
- Calving Ease +12.0
- Maternal Calving Ease +10.0
Where it all began…
Our farm has always been a mixed grain and cattle operation. Kyle graduated in 2006, and he made the decision to make farming his life as well. But he had a stipulation – he wanted to raise purebred Red Angus cattle and sell purebred bulls. We were really happy he wanted to farm with us, so after a lot of thought and planning Anchor 1 Angus was formed.
We had used Red Angus bulls for many years and really liked the calving ease and vigor in the new born calves. We were so impressed with the offspring. No more horns, virtually no calving problems, smart high vigor calves, beautifully uddered females, great mothers and extremely extended years of productivity in the cows themselves are all reasons we are glad we made those decisions.
Our Operation
Our Mission
Our main priority is to provide the best in genetics to our commercial and purebred customers come sale day. If problems arise, we are easy to talk to and strive to keep our bull buyers happy as our main goal. Customer satisfaction and repeat buyers are what drive us as seedstock providers.
We cull heavily for good feet, good udders, disposition and longevity. Also, of utmost importance is calving ease, style and phenotypic correctness. We want to sell calving ease bulls with style, muscle, hair growth and strong maternal genetics.
We are careful not to overfeed as we want our bulls to be in near perfect breeding condition come sale day, so they can get the job done.
A Tribute to Ralph
In 2015 when Ralph’s heart began giving him trouble our son-in-law Shane became a part of Anchor 1 Angus. We are thankful as he has stepped in and helped Kyle to carry on the family farm. Ralph would be very proud of them both because they have had a lot to learn over the past year, and they have not let us down.
We are also very fortunate to have our son Kevin, our daughter Tenielle and their families who are always there to help out when we need them. Along with other family members and good friends who come to help us when things get busy, we are blessed and grateful for all the support.
Come for a Visit!
We are 8 miles south of Mayerthorpe (Hwy 43 and Hwy 22 junction) on Hwy 22 (or 17 miles north of Hwy 16 and Hwy 22 junction – on Hwy 22) to township road 562, 1/2 mile west/ and 1/4 mile south
