CARCASS CHALLENGE PROGRAM WACHTER BALK ANGUS Ph. 641-891-3854 Or 641-891-3853 EMAIL: balkangus@yahoo.com Large selection of Yearling bulls. Excellent disposition, Several Calving Ease, EPD Info. You’ll like their eye-appealing, high performing, growthy calves, and gentle disposition. Sire groups – Sons of Thedford, and Riseabove. Grandsons of -Whilock, An-gus Valley, Comrade, and Enhance. 19211 220th Ave. Lacona, Ia 50139 ICA Carcass Challenge Important Dates We are excited to have 53 steers for this year’s Carcass Challenge. Thank you to the sponsors and breeders who con-tributed. The Carcass Challenge provides support for a variety of programs that the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) offers. Please see the list of supporters on page 10. We encourage you to mark your calendars early for a few important dates relative to the ICA Carcass Challenge. The fi rst is the Carcass Challenge Open House. This will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Iowa Cattle Industry Headquarters in Ames, Iowa. Participants will have the chance to view the cattle and review the halfway point data. Then plan to join us on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Nevada, Iowa, for the Annual Carcass Challenge Banquet, where we will award the winners and enjoy a fun evening. More details will be sent as the date approaches. If you have questions, please con-tact the ICA offi ce at 515-296-2266. CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO USE WACHTER BALK ANGUS BULLS? Also for Sale at Farm * YEARLING REPLACEMENT HEIFERS-will make excel-lent replacement females and show prospects * BRED COWS-excellent group, 1st bull calf could more than pay for cow. Like & Follow on Facebook @ WACHTER BALK ANGUS Call for Information-641-891-3854 26 JANUARY 2026
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