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Hi, Oh Breeder, I was just referring to the bid histories being available following the auctions, rather than just during the auctions.  I like looking at the bid histories after-the-fact. 

I have been watching the Breeder's World sales and the Caldwell sales.  Of the two, I prefer Breeders World. Breeders World leaves its sales up for the public after its sales have ended, but Caldwell does not.  I feel more comfortable with an auction company that makes the bid histories...

fed_champions, you make a valid point: $12k is probably a bit too low of a number.  Like you, I am shocked when I hear about steers in the $50k range.  Also, nothing against the Keller steer at $48k.  I saw the video of him, and he's fantastic.  Also, I noticed that the same buyer bought...

How many of the high sellers are actually for real money?  When I hear prices above $12,000, I start to become a bit suspicious. 

What are the positive traits of a TH carrier?  Why are they even good in the show ring?

I'm still a little confused.  Do any of you folks know of any Youtube videos showing steers that "pop?" Thanks.

What exactly does it mean if a calf is "popping at the pasterns?"  Is that the same as knuckling on the rear legs as a calf walks?

What is the cap rule?

I would say that most steers do toe out a bit, but like the poster above said, the very best do not.  You might want to go to a big show though, and review all of this for yourself.  For  instance, go to a show, find the big hipped steers, and check to see whether they toe out.  Additionally...

Thanks, Iowa Beef.  I'll probably make the trip.

When is he show in Omaha?  Also, where exactly is the show?

So far, which Midwest state had the toughest steer show this year?  I was at the Illinois junior show, Illinois open show, and the Iowa junior show.  The grand champion at the Illinois junior show was my personal favorite.  He had a great profile and was extremely thick and square.  Overall...

I'll second All Aluminum: great products and competitive prices. 

Here are my thoughts regarding cloned steers via a few illustrations: Let's assume that, today, it costs $20k to clone a steer and that a cloned steer is exactly like the original in every way.  At this price point, cloned steers are reserved for the rich.  Still, $20k clones should have an...

Simmy4, I agree with you.  Using a $25k calf as an illustration of affordable is outrageous.  Likewise, the illustration of a $25k calf beating a $57k calf is also outrageous.  However, if you show me a $2.5k calf to beat a $57k calf, then I'll be impressed. Here are my thoughts regarding...

Are cloned show steers the wave of the future? 

Who were the sellers, breeders, and sires of the division champions?  Also, how much did the champion steer sell for?  Thanks.

How exactly can you tell when a calf is too straight on his front end?  I want to be knowledgeable enough to avoid the risk of purchasing a steer that buckles at 1000 pounds.  Thanks. 

How do you know when a show steer's finish is just right?  How should the calf feel?  How should the calf look?  Is there a way to measure this with, for example, calipers?  Any info would be appreciated.  Thanks.

If you search for Stierwalt, my DVDs will be in the results.  I think that there are only around 10 items that show up following the search for Stierwalt.  I apologize for not posting that to begin with.  Also, I ship, at the latest, the day following the end of my auctions.  Thanks.