**Sale Results**
McCook, NE - February 7 & 8, 2009
The Power Genetics Power Weekend started with the Appreciation Banquet at the Chief Motel at 6 p.m. Saturday, Febr 7th. Approximately 90 people enjoyed the meal and fellowship. Evening speakers were Deryl Wilkes, ABS Global; Jim Barta, Big Blue Sale Barn, and Ron Hinrichson, Allflex USA. Paul Dykstra, CAB, was the main speaker for the evening. His presentation on " The Future of the Beef Industry" was very informative.
On Sunday, February 8th, Power Genetics sold 77 bulls, primarily A.I. sired by ABS Sires. Average data on the bulls was: BW: 88 - WW: 694 YW: 1287 REA: 14.92 IM: 3.56
The top bulls sold were:
8-0423 $10,000
Sire: Ranch Hand
Maternal Sire: Sitz Alliance
Raised by Art Linneman
Purchased by Elijah Jackson, Utah
8-0294 $7,500
Sire: MCM Marbler307N Maternal Sire:
PG1-0132
Raised by Deryl Riley
Purchased by Greg, Jeff & John Ahlemeyer, Nebr.
ABS Global
will be collecting semen on these bulls.
