We attended a cattlemens college program that discussed marketing. Every time I attend a program like this I pick up something, sometimes it's something I already knew but had just forgotten about. They had a panel discussing how to get the best price for your calves, and all on the panel agreed proper health care vaccinations, bunk broke etc. The barn manager then said don't tell my guy as you unload the trailer that oh yea they have had all there shots. He recommended contacting the barn a few weeks prior to bringing the calves, let them know what your bringing, what vaccinations they have had how long they have been bunk broke. This allows the barn management time to alert buyers that are in the market for that type of calf. Bottom line develop a business relationship with your sale barn. This is something we should all do.
Gizmom