CDP CATALOG TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3. Non-Breeders If an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder and
and have not been exposed prior to 14 months of age. The seller does not guarantee death loss or injury. Any bull that settles cows by natural service and passes a fertility examination performed by a mutually agreed-upon licensed veterinarian during the six-month trial period shall be considered a breeder. No guarantee is made regarding a bull’s ability to freeze semen unless otherwise agreed upon by seller. Non-Breeder Claims (Bulls) If a bull is claimed to be a non-breeder, the seller reserves the right to retain the bull for a six (6) month trial period to demonstrate breeding ability. If the bull is proven to be a breeder during this period, the claim shall be considered fully resolved and the buyer shall resume possession of the bull. All transportation expenses associated with return- ing the bull to the buyer shall be the responsibility of the buyer. 3. Females with Calves at Side Females selling with calves at side are presumed breeders with no further fertility guarantee. 4. Safe-in-Calf Females Females represented as “safe-in-calf” have been examined by a licensed veterinarian or qualified reproductive technician using accepted methods including ultrasound, rectal palpation, or blood testing. 5. Exposed Females Exposed females are not guaranteed to be with calf. 6. Open Females Females represented as “open” are guaranteed to be without calf at the time of sale. 7. Donor Females Unless otherwise agreed in writing: • Females previously used in embryo transfer or IVF programs are not guaranteed breeders after the sale date • Females used or attempted to be used in embryo transfer or IVF programs after the sale are not guaranteed breeders • Virgin open heifers placed in IVF or conventional embryo transfer prior to confirmed pregnancy void all seller breeding and embryo production guarantees 8. Pregnant Recipients The seller guarantees that: • The recipient female is pregnant • The resulting calf is of the stated pedigree • The resulting calf is of the represented sex, if stated SEMEN Unless otherwise agreed in writing, semen is sold “as is” with no guarantees regarding performance, fertility, or characteristics. EMBRYOS Embryos are sold “as is” unless additional guaran- tees are specifically stated by the seller. ADJUSTMENTS, CREDITS & RETURNS 1. Seller liability shall not exceed the original pur- chase price of the animal, excluding transportation expenses. 2. All claims for adjustment or refund must be sub- mitted in writing to CDP BRANGUS within 180 days of the sale date unless otherwise specified.
BIDDING Each animal will sell to the highest bidder. The auctioneer shall settle any dispute as to bids, and the auctioneer’s decision shall be final. RISK & CARE Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser immediately upon sale. The seller shall continue to provide care until the animal is loaded for shipment or for 48 hours following the sale, whichever occurs first. After 48 hours, a maintenance fee of $3.50 per head per day will be assessed until pickup. TERMS OF SALE All sales are cash unless prior credit arrangements have been made with the seller or CDP BRAN- GUS. Payment is due within 30 days of sale date. Accounts not settled according to these terms will be subject to interest charges assessed by CDP BRANGUS. SIGHT-UNSEEN PURCHASES Buyers may purchase cattle through CDP BRAN- GUS personnel without viewing the cattle in person. For sight-unseen purchases, the buyer has the right of inspection at delivery. If the animal is deemed unsatisfactory, it may be reloaded on the delivery truck at no obligation to the buyer. Transportation expenses in this instance shall be the responsibility of CDP BRANGUS. If the purchaser is unable to view the animal upon delivery, the buyer shall have one (1) week from de- livery to determine satisfaction. If returned within this period, the buyer may, at their expense, return the animal to CDP BRANGUS for a refund of the purchase price. DV Auction purchases are excluded from this guarantee. REGISTRATION A transferred certificate of registration will be furnished for each registered animal within a rea- sonable time frame after proper settlement. HEALTH Interstate health papers suitable for interstate shipment will be provided in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations. ANNOUNCEMENTS Any announcements or changes made from the auction block or printed in a sale-day supplement shall take precedence over all catalog information. BREEDING GUARANTEE 1. General Guarantee All animals are guaranteed breeders with the fol- lowing exceptions: • Calves under 12 months of age at time of sale • Animals shown or exhibited by the purchaser after the sale unless otherwise agreed upon • Animals injured or deceased after the sale • Animals subjected to gross negligence or willful misconduct by the purchaser 2. Bulls All bulls are guaranteed breeders for the first breed- ing season as long as they are properly maintained and healthy. For bulls purchased in the fall and first used in the spring (or vice versa), the 90-day breeding guaran- tee begins at first turnout, provided bulls have been maintained in good condition and not run with older, mature herd bulls. This applies only to bulls that are at least 12 months of age at the time of sale
meets health requirements, the buyer may: • Receive a credit toward a future purchase, or • Receive an animal of equal value, subject to buyer approval Alternatively, the seller may require the animal be returned (at buyer’s expense) for a 180-day breed- ing trial. If confirmed a breeder during the trial, the claim is considered fully resolved. Transportation costs are the responsibility of the buyer. 4. Safe-in-Calf Adjustment If a female sold as safe-in-calf proves open, the seller shall provide a satisfactory adjustment, re- placement, or credit. Claims must be made within
60 days of sale. 5. Wrong Sire
If a female sold as bred to a specific bull proves bred to another bull, the seller shall make a satisfactory adjustment. Claims must be submitted on or before
the first anniversary of sale. 6. Open Female With Calf
If a female sold as open proves pregnant, the buyer may return the animal prior to calving for a full credit or replacement. Transportation costs are the
responsibility of the seller. 7. Parentage Verification
If parentage is proven incorrect and correct par- entage can be determined, the seller shall make a satisfactory adjustment or credit upon return of the animal. Claims must be made within one year of sale. Animals with IBBA-verified parentage will be noted. Buyers assume responsibility for compliance with IBBA parentage rules for semen and embryo production. 8. Calf Sex If a calf is not of the represented sex, the seller shall make a satisfactory adjustment or credit upon return of the animal. Claims must be made within Unless otherwise stated, all transportation costs are the responsibility of the buyer. The seller is respon- sible only for transportation costs exceeding the distance from the buyer’s farm to the sale location. one year of sale. 9. Transportation RIGHTS & OBLIGATIONS These terms constitute a binding contract between buyer and seller. No warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, exist beyond those stated herein. Each sale constitutes a separate transaction. Neither CDP BRANGUS, the host ranch, nor sale management assumes liability beyond the terms stated. ERRORS & OMISSIONS CDP BRANGUS believes all information to be accurate as provided by breeders and the IBBA but assumes no liability for errors. EPDs are subject to change with each genetic evaluation. Updated in- formation available on sale day supersedes printed materials.
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