The Steffan Simmentals Ranch of Killdeer hosted its 10th Annual Bull Sale Saturday, attracting breeders from across North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. A total of 48 yearling bulls, which included red and black angus, were auctioned off, with high hopes to excel at their new owner's ranch this summer and years to come.
1/As temperatures stagger in the negatives, a red angus bull reaches for the sun rays Saturday just before he and 47 other yearling bulls would be auctioned to breeders across North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana at the 10th Annual Bull Sale in Dunn County. The sale was hosted by the Steffans, who own the Steffan Simmentals Ranch near Killdeer. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
2/A breeder observes two red angus bulls Saturday during the Steffans' 10th Annual Bull Sale near Killdeer. A total of 48 yearling bulls — which included Simmental and Simangus black and red bulls — were auctioned off this past weekend. The uniform set of bulls have developed to last all summer and for several years and are suited to fit a breeder's needs whether it be a performance bull, calving ease bull or a maternal bull. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
3/Two yearling black angus bulls strike a pose before the 10th Annual Bull Sale, hosted at Steffans Simmentals Ranch in Dunn County. This sale, the Steffans auctioned off 48 yearling black and red angus bulls. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
4/Ranchers from North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana chime in to place their bids for yearling red and black angus bulls at the Steffan's 10th Annual Bull Sale Saturday in Killdeer, while other breeders chimed in on the auction online. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
5/A couple of breeders point out their favorite bulls just before the 10th Annual Bull Sale kicked off Saturday at the Steffans Simmental Ranch in Dunn County. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
6/Ethan Steffan (left) talks with Max Binstock Satuday at the 10th Annual Bull Sale near Killdeer. Steffan ranches with his father Tom and mother Deanna, along with his wife, Katlyn. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
7/Two red angus bulls pose in a pen as breeders walk through each separated pen to observe the 48 bulls — including black and red angus — just before the 10th Annual Bull Sale in Killdeer Saturday. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
8/A yearling black angus bull nears the gate. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
9/The 10th Annual Bull Sale at Steffan Simmentals Ranch Saturday in Killdeer attracts ranchers and friends from all over. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
10/With iced nostril hairs, a black angus bull looks curious of his surroundings Saturday in Killdeer. The black angus bull, along with his 47 other friends, were auctioned off during the 10th Annual Bull Sale at the Steffan Simmentals Ranch, and have high expectations for breeders and their herds this upcoming summer. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
11/Peaking over his shoulder, a red angus bull smirks with wonder Saturday in Killdeer. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
12/Bossy and bulky, a yearling red angus bull stands in excellence. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
13/Budding for room, two red angus bulls head bunt one another Saturday just before they would be auctioned off at the 10th Annual Bull Sale in Dunn County. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
14/Though the temperatures remained bitter, red and black angus bulls huddled next to one another to keep warm. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
