That check will be used for incidental expenses during the feedout and credited to your account. This allows the calves to be used as collateral to borrow against to finance feeding expenses. This eliminates the need for a feed deposit or bi-weekly feed bill. The consignor will pay the interest incurred. Final settlement will be made after the entire shipment from Missouri has been harvested and all feeding costs have been paid.
Animals bear all expenses on an individual basis.
Optimum entry weights in November are 500 to 750 pounds. Calves weighing under 500 pounds will be at a disadvantage. Disqualified steers will be sold and expenses charged against that steer. Calves must be weaned at least 28 days prior to delivery with 45 days preferred . They shall be bunk broke, dehorned, castrated and healed.