That's why, right now, we're booking another sale for March 30, and we'll probably have another one in the summer. In order to be included in Jordan's premium stocker sales, calves must have been weaned 45 days prior to the sale under a prescribed vaccination schedule. It must also bear an electronic ear tag with a transponder that links the calf to its health background. According to Jordan, all cattle involved in the premium sales must meet specific sale guidelines and certification criteria. All vet treatments are entered into a database provided by AgInfoLink.
Buyers have access to it and can add their own records.
We' re pushing this verified-process concept pretty hard because it adds value. You build a reputation over time, and with these tight controls, buyers' expectations should be better. Hopefully they'll be back for more. The cattle in the sales undergo a weaning program that prepares calves for optimal performance on grass or in the feedyard. In preparing for the two recent sales, staff downloaded health information on each consigned calf into the auction's computer.