Sept. 16 and Oct. 28, are the scheduled dates for Stocker Sales at the Galetta Sales Barn. Auctioneer is Stewart James.
To build on the success of last years sale a section of the October 28, 2000 sale will again feature "Value Added Calves". Producers who consign calves for this part of the sale must guarantee them castrated, dehorned and double vaccinated.
The results of a University of Guelph research project on fall sales indicated "Value Added Calves" were a win - win situation for the Ontario beef industry. Participating calf producers capture a premium on well managed calves and feedlot operators found less health problems and costs.
If you are interested in either of these two sales contact your local Cattlemen’s Stocker Sale Director or any of the "Value Added Calf Sale" committee Ken Timmins 613 256-2534; Bill Gagan 613 432-6525; Alec MacGregor 613 283-8054.
Sale date changes
Please note that the second Cattlemen’s Sale for 2000, at the Galetta Sales Barn has changed dates due to a conflict. This is the sale at which the Cattlemenís Sale Committee is promoting the Value-Added Calves. The new date is one week later on Sat., Oct. 28.
As usual the sale is being promoted and managed by the Cattlemen’s Committee with an eye toward helping local cattlemen get the best prices for their beef calves and stockers. Stewart James will once again be handling the auctioneer duties.
So please note the change of dates and start getting ready to deliver your high quality calves to the sale on Saturday October 28th. If you would like more information on the sale or would like to discuss the Value Added option get in touch with Alec MacGregor 613-283-8054, Ken Timmins 613-256-2534, or Bill Gagan 613-432-6525.
From the Archives:
OMAFRA Update 2, July 2000
