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Leadore Angus Ranch 2026 Bull Sale: High-Elevation Genetics Built for Montana Ranchers

The 2026 Leadore Angus Ranch Bull Sale features approximately 200 yearling Black Angus bulls, designed for high-elevation conditions and optimal profitability for ranchers in Montana and Idaho. Sale dates are March 6 and 12, 2026, with online bidding available. Bulls undergo breeding soundness exams, ensuring robust adaptability and growth potential.

Montana and Idaho cattle producers know that bull selection determines profitability for years to come. The 2026 Leadore Angus Ranch Bull Sale features approximately 200 yearling Black Angus bulls developed at 6,000–9,000 feet elevation — built for real Western range conditions.


2026 Sale Dates & Locations

  • March 6, 2026 – 1:00 PM
    Leadore Angus Ranch – Leadore, Idaho
  • March 12, 2026 – 1:00 PM
    Dillon Livestock Auction – Dillon, Montana

Online bidding available via CCI.live for buyers unable to attend in person.

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Why These Bulls Fit Montana Operations

  • Developed at high elevation (6,000–9,000 ft)
  • Breeding soundness exams on every bull
  • PAP tested for altitude adaptability
  • Balanced EPD profiles
  • Structural integrity for rugged terrain
  • Maternal cow families with longevity

These bulls aren’t raised in soft feedlot environments — they’re built to travel big country and hold condition in real Western winters.

Catalog Performance Highlights

Several standout bulls in the 2026 offering include:

  • Leadore Bravo N226 – CED +10 | WW +76 | YW +131 | Adj WW 746 lbs | Adj YW 1260 lbs
  • Leadore Retail Value N70 – CED +15 | BW -3.6 | Strong calving ease with growth
  • Leadore Ideal N203 – WWR 115 | YWR 112 | Balanced growth and maternal genetics

Breeding Guarantee

Leadore Angus Ranch offers a 50% breeding guarantee on bulls selling for $3,000 or more if a bull fails to breed within the first 60 days of the breeding season.


Who Should Attend

  • Commercial cow-calf producers
  • Producers retaining replacement heifers
  • Operations needing calving ease without sacrificing growth
  • High-elevation and Northern climate ranches

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