Friday, October 28th Starting at 7:00 PM at Athens Stockyard

Friday, October 28th Starting at 7:00 PM at Athens Stockyard 64 Bred Heifers, 2 First Calf Heifers with Calves on Side 3 Bulls Contact: McMinn County Extension @ 423-745-2852 Meigs County Extension @ 423-334-5781 Sale Barn @ 423-745-3582 or 866-796-0625

2016 Southeast TN Heifer & Bull Sale October 28 2016 7 p.m. General Information Sales Agent Athens Stockyard Sale Committee Dean Williams, Autumn Williams, Tim Woods, Larry Mitchell, Jayson Vicars, Jeff Latham, Don Wilson, David Bilderback, Shane Williams, Mark Irvin, and Kathy Lankford Screening Committee Will be made up of sale committee members Sale Procedure Heifers will be sold in lots by consigner, breed type, size, and expected calving date. First calf heifers will be sold in lots by consignor. Heifers become the property of the purchaser immediately after sale. No cattle will be loaded until the conclusion of the sale. Cattle payments will be collected and consigner checks issued by Athens Stockyard. Announcements Any changes in information of any kind will be announced from the auction block and such announcements shall take final precedence. Purchaser s Risk Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as the auctioneer declares it sold! Any disputes concerning animals after purchase and once the animals leave the premises will be handled between buyer and seller, not the sales agent s /management or committees. Breeding Guarantees Bred females are safe in calf females that have been examined by a veterinarian and are so guaranteed. Buyer will have up until 30 days after the sale ( 27, 2016) to have bred females re-examined for confirmed pregnancy. Buyer s failure to re-examine bred females before that date will absolve seller of any duty or obligation to buyer. All disputes herein will be handled between buyer and seller. Athens Stockyard and UT Extension, their staff and employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committees will serve as agents only. Rights and Obligations The above terms and conditions of sale shall constitute a contract between buyer and seller of each animal and shall be equally binding upon both. Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, their staff or employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committees, or any other person connected with the management of the sale does not assume any liability, legal or otherwise. 2

2016 Southeast TN Heifer & Bull Sale October 28, 2016 7 p.m. Sale Catalog Buyer shall make purchases from the sale catalog and take heed to any announcements made during the sale. The information in the sale catalog is provided by the seller and in no way is warranted by Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, or any other persons connected with the management of the sale. Transportation and Overnight Care The South East TN Heifer Sale assumes no liability in transportation. Transportation for a fee can be arranged and must be scheduled with Athens Stockyard before the sale. Buyers who arrange transportation prior to the sale must notify Athens Stockyard no later than the conclusion of the sale with delivery instructions. Any cattle that need to remain on premises overnight will have hay and water. Attention All person(s) who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, their staff or employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committees or any other person connected with the management of the sale does not assume any liability, legal or otherwise. Sale Proceeds Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Associations. ***This is a Not For Profit Sale*** Contributors Athens Stockyard McMinn County Livestock Association Meigs County Cattlemen s Association UT Extension 3

Southeast TN Heifer Sale Guidelines Bred Heifer Eligibility Requirements **Limited to no more than 25 head per consignor** (Number of head allowed by consignor may be adjusted at the discretion of the Screening Committee.) RECORDS - All Bred Heifers must be born on consigner s farm or from a known origin with production records indicating approximate birth date/age, sire and dam information (source and age verified) if possible, and all heifers must be bred to calving ease bulls (known EPD s). All Heifers must be tagged with South East TN EID Heifer Tag furnished free of charge. Tags may be picked up or mailed after entry form and fees are submitted. WEANING REQUIREMENTS: Heifers shall be vaccinated and boostered for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Leptospirosis, Haemophilus Somnus, 7-strain clostridial, Pasteurella, and dewormed according to BQA standards. Heifers should be treated for internal and external parasites. All lot numbers of vaccines should be recorded and turned in prior to sale date. All heifers should be de-horned, or more preferably polled. BULL REQUIREMENTS: All bulls must have complete EPD information Bulls must be at or below breed average in one of the following: Calving Ease, and/or Birth Weight. QUALIFICATIONS FOR TAEP COST SHARE BRED BEEF HEIFERS *TAEP Cost share Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Heifers will be listed separate in the catalog and sold separate at the sale. In addition to the above requirements, in order for bred heifers to qualify for the $400/head TAEP Costshare, the following requirements must be met by consigners: * Sire of Bred Beef Heifers must have EPD s from an eligible TAEP breed association. * Heifers must be bred to a bull that meets TAEP Calving Ease bull type requirements with a minimum accuracy level set by TDA. * Producer Affidavit forms must be completed by seller. * Heifers must test negative for PI-BVD (certificate required). * Age: Maximum = 28 months at time of purchase. * Pregnancy status: Minimum 90 days bred at date of purchase. * Size: Minimum 800 pounds at pregnancy exam and minimum frame score of M2. * Veterinarian Affidavit forms must be completed. ENTRY FORMS/FEES: There is a $25 per head entry fee due by September 1 st, the fee is non-refundable unless animal does not pass final screening or fails to meet qualifications due to circumstances beyond consigners control. There will also be a $25 flat sale fee per consigned animal the day of the sale, therefore the total sale fee is $50 per animal. Should a consignor No Sale an animal, neither of the above stated fees will be refunded, therefore there will be a $50 No Sale fee. Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Associations. **This is a Not For Profit Sale** The Bred Heifer Entry Form has 4 parts, 1 of which is due by September 1 st Entry Form and Fees ($25 per animal)-due no later than September 1 st Heifer Consignment Form and Vet Preg Check Documentation-Due no later than October 1 st Bull Information Form-Due no later than October 1 st BQA Processing Records-Due no later than October 28th 4

Southeast TN Heifer Sale Guidelines HEIFER SCREENING: Initial Screening All heifers must be medium frame #1 or better. Initial screening will take place sometime in September. You will be contacted to set up a date for this initial screening. All heifers must meet a target weight of 750 pounds for British breeds and 850 pounds for Continental Breeds before breeding. Heifers must be feed 3 to 5 pounds per day of a 12% or higher balanced ration at least 30 days be fore the sale. No horns or pinkeye Final screening All heifers will be subject to a final screening when they arrive on sale day PROCEDURES TO BE CONDUCTED IN FALL 2016: Heifers are pregnancy checked by the consignor s veterinarian at consignor s expense on the farm in September (No later than 30 days before the sale). Consignor must submit documentation from Veterinarian confirming pregnancy check has been completed along with heifer consignment form due on October 1 st. Within 60 days of sale, all heifers shall be treated for internal and external parasites SALE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE: All heifers will be brought to the Athens Stockyard on October 28 th 2016 no later than 11 a.m. Heifers will be grouped and sold in uniformed lots by producer The consigner guarantees that the animal is bred on the day of the sale. Buyer will have up until 30 days after the sale ( 27, 2016) to have bred females re-examined for confirmed pregnancy. Buyer s failure to re-examine bred females before that date will absolve seller of any duty or obligation to buyer. All disputes herein will be handled between buyer and seller. 5

First Calf Heifers with Calves Eligibility Requirements **Limited to no more than 20 pairs per consignor** (Number of head allowed by consignor may be adjusted at the discretion of the Screening Committee) RECORDS - All first calf heifers with calves must be farm raised and/or from a known origin with production records indicating approximate birth date/age, sire and dam information (source and age verified) if possible. Sires of calves must have known EPD s and all calves must be no more than two months of age at time of sale. All Heifers must be tagged with South East TN EID Heifer Tag furnished free of charge. Tags may be picked up or mailed after entry form and fees are submitted. All Calves must be tagged with ear tag with same number matching the South East TN Heifer Tag. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Heifers shall be vaccinated and boostered for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Leptospirosis, Haemophilus Somnus, 7-strain clostridial, Pasteurella, and dewormed according to BQA standards. Heifers should be treated for internal and external parasites. All lot numbers of vaccines should be recorded and turned in prior to sale date. All heifers should be de-horned, or more preferably polled. ENTRY FORMS/FEES: * There is a $25 per head entry fee due by September 1 st, the fee is non-refundable unless animal does not pass final screening or fails to meet qualifications due to circumstances beyond consigners control. There will also be a $25 flat sale fee per consigned animal the day of the sale, therefore the total sale fee is $50 per animal. * Should a consignor No Sale an animal, neither of the above stated fees will be refunded, therefore there will be a $50 No Sale fee. Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Associations. **This is a Not For Profit Sale** The First Calf Heifers with Calves Entry Form has 4 parts, 1 of which is due by September 1 st 1) Entry Form and Fees ($25 per pair)-due no later than September 1 st 2) Heifer and Calf Consignment Form-Due no later than October 1 st 3) Bull Information Form-Due no later than October 1 st 4) Processing Records-Due no later than October 28th HEIFER SCREENING: Initial Screening All heifers must be medium frame #1 or better. Initial screening will take place sometime in Sept ember. You will be contacted to set up a date for this initial screening. All heifers must meet a target weight of 750 pounds for British breeds and 850 pounds for Continental Breeds before breeding. Heifers must be feed 3 to 5 pounds per day of a 12% or higher balanced ration at least 30 days be fore the sale. No horns or pinkeye Final screening All heifers and calves will be subject to a final screening when they arrive on sale day SALE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE: All heifers and calves will be brought to the Athens Stockyard on October 28 h 2016 no later than 11 a.m. Heifers will be grouped and sold in uniformed lots by producer 6

Open Heifer Eligibility Requirements **Limited to no more than 20 head per consignor** (Number of head allowed by consignor may be adjusted at the discretion of the Screening Committee) RECORDS All consignors must have an on farm production record keeping system to indicate birth date/age, sire and dam information (Source and Age Verified). All open heifers in the sale will be born on consignor s farm. All Heifers must be tagged with South East TN Heifer Tag furnished free of charge. Tags may be picked up or mailed after entry form and fees are submitted. HEALTH PROGRAM (Any product Brand) 1. Vaccination with respiratory vaccine (IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV) 2 doses 2. Vaccinate with 7-way clostridial (Blackleg) 2 doses 3. Vaccinate against Pasteurella haemolytical/multocida bacterin-leukotoxoid 4. Vaccinated and boostered with Leptospirosis 5 way 5. Dewormed 6. No Growth Implants 7. Weaned 45 days minimum 8. Adjusted to feed bunk and fed a balanced ration for a minimum of 45 days 9. Adjusted to water tank 10. Dehorned if needed 11. Vaccinate against Haemophilus somnus (2 doses) Optional ENTRY FORMS/FEES: There is a $15 per head entry fee due by September 1 st, the fee is non-refundable unless animal does not pass final screening or fails to meet qualifications due to circumstances beyond consigners control. There will also be a $25 flat sale fee per consigned animal the day of the sale, therefore the total sale fee is $40 per animal. Should a consignor No Sale an animal, neither of the above stated fees will be refunded, therefore there will be a $40 No Sale fee. Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Asso ciations. **This is a Not For Profit Sale** Entry Forms for Open Heifers are due no later than September 1 st Open Heifer Consignment Form are due no later than October 1 st Vaccination records complete with lot numbers are due no later than October 28th INITIAL SCREENING All heifers will be screened by the South East TN Heifer Sale Screening Committee (September) to meet the following minimum standards: Medium or Large Frame (Minimum weight of 600 lbs) #1 (heavy) Muscled Two good eyes, no pinkeye scars No horns No Rat Tails Good Disposition Final Screening: All heifers will be subject to a visual screening the day of the sale by the SETN Heifer Sale Committee to cull out any heifers with problems that may affect their productive potential. Sale Requirements: All heifers will be brought to Athens Stockyard no later than 11 a.m. on October 28th. Heifers will be grouped and sold in uniformed lots by producer. 7

General Information (Bull Sale) Sale Procedure Bulls will be sold in lots by consigner. Bulls become the property of the purchaser immediately after sale. No cattle will be loaded until the conclusion of the sale. Cattle payments will be collected and consigner checks issued by Athens Stockyard. Breeding Soundness Exam All bulls must pass a Breeding Soundness Evaluation at consignor expense by a licensed veterinarian. A Breeding Soundness Evaluation Certificate must be presented the day of the sale and must be dated within 90 days of sale. All guarantees are made by the consignor and not the Sale Agent(s), management, or committees. *New Out of State Bulls Importation Requirements All out of state bulls must meet the Trichomoniasis Importation Requirements set forth by the State Veterinarian, A copy of the State Veterinarian order and requirements can be found at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Website or a copy may be picked up at Athens Stockyard or your local Extension Office. Announcements Any changes in information of any kind will be announced from the auction block and such announcements shall take final precedence. Purchaser s Risk Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as the auctioneer declares it sold! Any disputes concerning animals after purchase will be handled between buyer and seller, not the sales agent s/ management or committees. Rights and Obligations The above terms and condition of sale shall constitute a contract between buyer and seller of each animal and shall be equally binding upon both. Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, their staff or employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committee s, or any other person connected with the management of the sale does not assume any liability, legal or otherwise. 8

Sale Catalog Buyer shall make purchases from the sale catalog and take heed to any announcements made during the sale. The information in the sale catalog is provided by the seller and in no way is warranted by Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, or any other persons connected with the management of the sale. Attention All person(s) who attend the sale do so at their own risk. Athens Stockyard, UT Extension, their staff or employees, along with the Sale and Screening Committee s, or any other person connected with the management of the sale does not assume any liability, legal or otherwise. Sale Proceeds Note: All proceeds from the sale after expenses will be donated to the McMinn and Meigs County Cattlemen s Associations. **This is a Not For Profit Sale** Transportation and Overnight Care The South East TN Heifer Sale assumes no liability in transportation. Transportation for a fee can be arranged and must be scheduled with Athens Stockyard before the sale. Buyers who arrange transportation prior to the sale must notify Athens Stockyard no later than the conclusion of the sale with delivery instructions. Any cattle that need to remain on premises overnight will have hay and water. Contributors Athens Stockyard McMinn County Livestock Association Meigs County Cattlemen s Association UT Extension 9

South East TN Bull Sale Guidelines Bull Eligibility Requirements RECORDS - All Bulls must be born on consigner s farm or from a known origin with production records indicating birth date/age, sire and dam information (source and age verified) and all bulls must have known EPD s. HEALTH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Bulls shall be vaccinated and boostered for IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, 7-strain clostridial and dewormed according to BQA standards (any product brand). Bulls should be treated for internal and external parasites. All lot numbers of vaccines should be recorded and turned in prior to sale date. All bulls should be de-horned, or more preferably polled. * Vaccinate against Pasteurella haemolytical/multocida bacterin-leukotoxoid * Fed a balanced ration * Vaccinate against Haemophilus somnus (2 doses) Optional *New Out of State Bulls Importation Requirements All out of state bulls must meet the Trichomoniasis Importation Requirements set forth by the State Veterinarian, A copy of the State Veterinarian order and requirements can be found at the TDA website www.state.tn.us/agricultue/regulatory/animals or a copy may be picked up at Athens Stockyard or your local Extension Office. All required documentation must be submitted by October 28th. BULL REQUIREMENTS: All bulls must have complete EPD information A bull must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of his breed for at least two of the following EPD trait categories: Calving Ease; Growth; or Maternal. All bulls must pass a Breeding Soundness Evaluation at consignor expense by a licensed veterinaryan. A Breeding Soundness Evaluation Certificate must be presented the day of the sale and must be dated within 90 days of sale. All guarantees are made by the consignor and not the sale committees. Bulls are to be tagged with EID tag (15 digit number) Bulls must weigh a minimum of 1200 pounds by sale date. ENTRY FORMS/FEES: There is a $25 per head entry fee due by September 1 st and is non-refundable unless bull does not pass final screening or fails to meet qualifications due to circumstances beyond consigners control. In addition, there will be a $25 flat sale fee per consigned animal the day of the sale. Therefore the total sale fee is $50. Should a consignor No Sale an animal neither of the above stated fees will be refunded, therefore there will be a $50 No Sale fee. 10

The Bull Entry Form has 4 parts, 1 of which is due by September 1 st 1) Agreements and Fees ($25 per animal) - Due no later than September 1 st 2) Bull Consignment Info - Due no later than October 1 st 3) Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation Certificate - Due no later than October 28th. 4) Processing Records-Due no later than October 28th These forms will be mailed out upon request or can be picked up at Athens Stockyard. Forms can be returned to the Athens Stockyard Office or mailed to: BULL SCREENING: Tim Woods or Larry Mitchell UT Extension, McMinn Co. UT Extension, Meigs Co. 107 West College Street P.O. Box 186 Athens, TN 37303 Decatur, TN 37322-0186 Initial Screening All bulls must be medium frame #1 or better. Initial screening will take place sometime in September. You will be contacted to set up a date for this initial screening. No horns or pinkeye Final screening All bulls will be subject to a final screening when they arrive on sale day PROCEDURES TO BE CONDUCTED IN FALL 2016: Breeding Soundness Evaluation conducted by the consignor s veterinarian on the farm from September to October. Within 60 days of sale, all bulls shall be treated for internal and external parasites SALE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE: All bulls will be brought to the Athens Stockyard on October 28th 2016 no later than 11 a.m. Bulls will be sold in individual lots by producer 11

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Randall Peters Madisonville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers A excellent set of heifers from Randall Peters. These 11 heifers are all farm born and raised. A real nice set that should fit any commercial cow/calf operation. See epd s for bulls they are bred to on pages 14 & 15. Randall bred these heifers just for this sale, take a look! Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 4378 10/14 Black 4333 10/14 Black 4334 10/14 Black 4341 10/14 Black 4369 10/14 Black 4376 10/14 Black 4339 10/14 Black 4326 10/14 Black 4328 10/14 Black 4329 10/14 Black 4335 10/14 Black October/ October/ October/ October/ December December December December 13

Randall Peters Madisonville, TN Heifers consigned by Randall Peters are bred to the following bulls: EPD s for Gambles Diablo 9511 14

Randall Peters Madisonville, TN Heifers consigned by Randall Peters are bred to the following bulls: EPD s for 15

Randall Peters Madisonville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Another nice set of heifers from Randall Peters. If you are needing replacement heifers, take a good look at these. See epd s for bulls they are bred to on pages 14 & 15. Once again these heifers were bred just for this sell. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 4319 10/14 Black 4370 10/14 Black 4371 10/14 Black 4373 10/14 Black 4375 10/14 Black 4377 10/14 Black 4380 10/14 Black 4381 10/14 Black 4336 10/14 Black 4340 10/14 Black 4343 10/14 Black 4327 10/14 Black 4320 10/14 Black October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ October/ 16

Randall Peters Madisonville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 4321 10/14 Black 4322 10/14 Black 4323 10/14 Black 4372 10/14 Black 4379 10/14 Black 4330 10/14 Black 4331 10/14 Black 4332 10/14 Black 4338 10/14 Black 4342 10/14 Black 4324 10/14 Black 4325 10/14 Black 4337 10/14 Black 4374 10/14 Black December December December December 17

Pierce Farms Athens, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Here are two top notch commercial heifers, Jonathan picked his two best for the sale. All farm raised out of Angus cows sired by Three Trees X0194 listed below. If you want to add some outstanding females and genetics to your herd, then you better take a close look at these! See epd s for bull they are bred to on page 19. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 4299 11/22/14 Black EXAR Wanted 5042B December 4300 11/29/14 Black EXAR Wanted 5042B December 18

Pierce Farms Athens, TN Heifers consigned by Pierce Farms are bred to the following bull: EXAR Wanted 5042B 19

Donald Mickel Evensville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Donald Mikel is offering a total of 23 commercial angus heifers in two groups that are bred to fit your fall and winter calving season. All heifers were bred by DRD Iron Sentry 602 on page 21. Group one is listed below they are 10 really nice bred heifers that should fit any commercial cow/calf operation. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 4306 12/14 Black 4295 12/14 Black 4297 12/14 Black 4298 12/14 Black 4307 12/14 Black 4310 12/14 Black 4311 12/14 Black 4315 12/14 Black 4316 12/14 Black 4317 12/14 Black October 20

Donald Mickel Evensville, TN Bull Donald Mickel Heifers are bred to: EPD s for DRD Iron Sentry 602 21

Donald Mickel Evensville, TN Bred Commercial Heifers Another set of top notch commercial angus heifers that Mr. Mikel has bred to DRD Iron Sentry 602 on page 21. If you are needing some really good commercial females to add to your herd, take a look at this group. Tag # BD Color Bred to Sire Month Due 4294 12/14 Black 4296 12/14 Black 4303 12/14 Black 4304 12/14 Black 4308 12/14 Black 4314 12/14 Black 4318 12/14 Black 4302 12/14 Black 4309 12/14 Black 4301 12/14 Black 4305 12/14 Black 4312 12/14 Black 4313 12/14 Black December December December December December December December January January February February February February 22

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Bill McClurg Maryville, TN First Calf Heifers with Calves Bill McClurg has consigned some quality first calf heifers to the sale this year. Tag # BD Color Calf Sire Calf 6309 9/1/14 Black 6310 9/5/14 Black Exar Totally Tuned 71281 A & B SpotLight 3065 Page 24

Bill McClurg Maryville, TN First Calf Heifers with Calves A & B SpotLite 3065 25

Qualifying Ag Enhancement Bulls 2016-2017 26

Garland Lee Sweetwater, TN Bull The following registered black bull is consigned by Garland Lee of Sweetwater, TN and sired by UT MR 1013 (see page 28 for epd s). Tag # BD Color Sire 6308 7/19/15 Black UT Mr 1013 27

Garland Lee Sweetwater, TN Bull 28

Non -Qualifying Ag Enhancement Bulls 2016-2017 29

Dennis Parton Sevierville, TN Bulls The following registered black bulls are consigned by Dennis Parton of Sevierville, TN, pedigrees are listed below. They are sired by RX Bismarck 749 (see page 31 for sire epd s). Tag # BD Color Sire 14 6/23/15 Black RX Bismarck 749 1 8/9/15 Black RX Bismarck 749 30

Dennis Parton Sevierville, TN Bulls Sire of bulls consigned by Dennis Parton of Sevierville, TN 31

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