Our local sale barn will advertise early consignments, announce the seller and list all vaccinations when the calves (cattle, etc) go into the ring. Makes a difference here but you also have to build your reputation.
kenny thomas":30zuu80m said:I will easily pay 5 to 10 cents higher for weaned and having the correct vaccination.
Does the sale barn separate them and tell that they are weaned when they come into the ring?
Coosh71":1t6pny9c said:Sold all my spring g calves today to a repeat buyer. He called and asked what I had, I told him my neighbor had asked about my calves already. He immediately said, I will pay you $.10/lb premium on your heifers and $.20 on your steer. Ummmm sold. Weighing them in the morning and calling him with the price. I do believe in private sales vs sale barn sales this time of year. I've NEVER met a sale barn paid auctioneer who worked for ME! We have been fortunate and have found d good motivation ated buyers... But also we do the work. We work/vaccinate our calves at least twice. They have been on grass and feed 30-45 days minimum. When our calves hit his wheat field next week they won't miss a beat and will grow well with no stress related sickness.