Buckingham Cattlemen’s Association - VQA Sale [8/4/25]

Birthdates provided, September 1 through December 31, 2024

The majority of September born AI calves by:

Sire

Yearling wt Docility

Carcass weight

Marbling Ribeye area

fat

Tahoe

+135 +124

+24 +12

+48 +24

+.91 +.45

+.78 +.72

+.006

Geronimo

-.02

GRADING INFORMATION

Large framed cattle are those that are expected to weigh over 1250lbs. when their external fat is approximately 0.5 inches at the 12 th rib where beef carcasses are “ribbed” for grading purposes. The 0.5 -inch target is used in the USDA standards as a reasonable live animal predictor for a calf’s ability to grade choice or higher.

GRADE

STEER (LBS) 1250 OR greater 1100 TO 1249

HEIFER (LBS) 1150 or greater

LARGE (L)

MEDIUM (M) 1000 TO 1149 Stag Guarantee: Any steer found to be a stag within 90 days of the delivery date, buyer will be refunded $250 Heifer Guarantee : If a Buyer purchases a heifer that happens to be bred, buyer will be refunded $300. *Guarantees are subject to a veterinarian's certification of being a stag or confirmation of pregnancy. An ear tag verifying the identification and farm of origin is also a requirement. * Weight estimated for listed load out dates. Loads held longer, buyer will be responsible for additional weight . Health Program: All calves Double Vaccinated with Boehringer Ingelheim health products: Pyramid 5 + Presponse (Modified Live) for IBR, PI3, BVD Caliber 7 or Calvary 9 (Clostridial) and Dewormed * No ACTIVE pink eye will be shipped, some small spots may be present on previously treated animals* All Producers are BQA Certified Contact: Jennifer Ligon (434) 607-5814 or Roger Morris (434) 315-4294 VDACS Grader: Scott Talley (540) 290-1311

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