On Saturday October 3, 2026, the Wiedemann Ranch will be selling 25 F1 Black Baldy heifers at the California Bull Breeder’s Sale. The sale will be held at the Turlock Livestock Auction Yard in Turlock, CA. The heifers will be open 2 year olds ready to breed for fall calving programs.
These heifers, born and raised at the Wiedemann Ranch in San Ramon, are a cross of purebred Shaw Hereford mothers and maternal focus Leachman Angus bulls. Along with the Wiedemann heifers are F1 BWF heifers from Sonoma Mountain Herefords in Bodega, CA.
F1 Black Baldy Replacement Heifers For Sale - Open, 2 Yr Olds
Temperament: Screened for docility - cows that travel but don't run over fences, corrals or ranch hands.
F1 Heterosis (hybrid vigor) Improves: Fertility, longevity, calf survival, feed efficiency, hardiness,...
18 to 24 months old: No pushing to cycle yearlings, better 2nd calf breed back, less dystocia,...
Breeding Soundness Exams: Pelvic screening, no freemartins.
Nutrition: Native Feed and free choice loose minerals only. No hay or grain.
Replacement Heifer Maternal Traits
2 Years’ Carcass Data - Sibling Steers
| Grade | Head | % |
|---|---|---|
| Prime | 6 | 17% |
| Upper 2/3 Choice | 24 | 69% |
| Lower 1/3 Choice | 5 | 14% |
| Choice | 0 | 0% |
| Select | 0 | 0% |
***86% Prime & Upper 2/3 Choice***
Additional 2024 data: Avg Yield Grade: 3.54; Yield 1-3: 25; Yield 4: 8; Marble #: 575; Back Fat: 0.578; Ribeye Area: 13.52; Death Loss: 1 (3%)
Health Program - All Heifers
September 2024 (birth): Inforce 3
March 2025 (weaning): Vista Once, Covexin 8, Anaplasmosis, Cydectin
April 2025: Anaplasmosis booster
May 2025: Bang's, Foothill
October 2025: Cydectin
July 2026: Covexin 8 booster, Express FP5 VL5 HB
August 2026 (pre-sale): Presponse, Express FP5 VL5 HB
