tncattle
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Never have seen an ad like this, tell me the pitfalls. It was on Craigslist.
Maximum 40 animal units (see table below for descriptions)
Rate: $15 per month per animal unit
Available for long or short term lease.
TERMS
Duties of the Animal Owner:
a. To deliver animals on agreed upon date and to remove animals, pay trucking fees.
b. To pay all trucking fees associated with this pasture agreement.
c. Not to contract pasture livestock known to be unhealthy. Any animal appearing to be diseased or in an unhealthy condition may be refused by the pasture provider.
d. Ensure positive means of animal identification either by double tagging or by some means of permanent identification.
e. Necessary veterinary costs will be paid by the animal owner.
f. Assist with loading and unloading of cattle.
Duties of the Pasture Provider
a. To place the perimeter fences and necessary cross fences in serviceable condition prior to the date livestock are brought to pasture.
b. To inspect and maintain all fences.
c. To provide a continuous supply of quality forage.
d. To provide an adequate source of water throughout the grazing season.
e. A conscientious effort will be made to pasture healthy livestock on.
f. To provide free-choice salt and mineral at all times without extra charge or reimbursement.
g. To notify the owner of any unhealthy or injured animals. A joint decision will be subsequently made to contact a veterinarian when necessary.
h. Provide labor for repair of fences.
i. Routinely deworm cattle with reimbursement.
j. Return stray animals to pasture.
k. Assist animal owner with unloading and loading of cattle.
Description of Animal units (multiplier)
ANIMAL ANIMAL UNIT
One Bull 1.25
One Yearling Steer/Heifer 1
Calf, Six Months to One Year .75
Calf, Three to Six Months .5
Maximum 40 animal units (see table below for descriptions)
Rate: $15 per month per animal unit
Available for long or short term lease.
TERMS
Duties of the Animal Owner:
a. To deliver animals on agreed upon date and to remove animals, pay trucking fees.
b. To pay all trucking fees associated with this pasture agreement.
c. Not to contract pasture livestock known to be unhealthy. Any animal appearing to be diseased or in an unhealthy condition may be refused by the pasture provider.
d. Ensure positive means of animal identification either by double tagging or by some means of permanent identification.
e. Necessary veterinary costs will be paid by the animal owner.
f. Assist with loading and unloading of cattle.
Duties of the Pasture Provider
a. To place the perimeter fences and necessary cross fences in serviceable condition prior to the date livestock are brought to pasture.
b. To inspect and maintain all fences.
c. To provide a continuous supply of quality forage.
d. To provide an adequate source of water throughout the grazing season.
e. A conscientious effort will be made to pasture healthy livestock on.
f. To provide free-choice salt and mineral at all times without extra charge or reimbursement.
g. To notify the owner of any unhealthy or injured animals. A joint decision will be subsequently made to contact a veterinarian when necessary.
h. Provide labor for repair of fences.
i. Routinely deworm cattle with reimbursement.
j. Return stray animals to pasture.
k. Assist animal owner with unloading and loading of cattle.
Description of Animal units (multiplier)
ANIMAL ANIMAL UNIT
One Bull 1.25
One Yearling Steer/Heifer 1
Calf, Six Months to One Year .75
Calf, Three to Six Months .5
