I have never attended a sale barn auction, but at the association sponsored sales and private herd sales I have attended there is an abundance of information about the cattle. Someone is usually on hand to answer questions. Does this not happen at sale barns? It seems that a lot of questions from newbies on this site are about identifying animals (or their ailments) bought from sale barns.
Do these places have standards? Are there disclosure laws or at least requirements regarding lineage or source?
Do these places have standards? Are there disclosure laws or at least requirements regarding lineage or source?