GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTRIBUTORS TO THE CLEMSON BULL TEST PROGRAM: The following companies and representatives contributed supplies to the Clemson Bull Testing Program. Their generous support of this program for the genetic improvement of South Carolina’s beef cattle industry is appreciated: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health - Randy Fordham (Danielsville, GA) Godfrey’s Feed - Weyman Hunt - 706-474-0536 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder. The Auctioneer will settle any disputes as to bids. 2. Terms of the sale are cash or check payable to: Clemson University. Payment is due the day of the sale. 3. Each animal becomes the responsibility and risk of the new owner as soon as it is sold to the highest bidder in the auction ring. 4. Animals will be fed and cared for up to 4 hours after the sale (for no additional charge) unless other arrangements have been made. 5. A certificate of registration will be furnished by the consignor for each bull. As a courtesy, the test managers will coordinate the transfer of breed registration papers to the buyers. 6 . Cattle available in this sale have been registered with their respective breed associations by consignor and are held out to meet the genetic and breed specifications of their respective breed associations. 7. All bulls have passed a breeding soundness exam administered by a qualified, 3rd party veterinarian. Any concerns regarding the fertility of the bull should be resolved between the purchaser and the consignor. 8. The above terms and conditions of the sale shall constitute a contract between the buyer and consignor of each lot and shall be equally binding upon both parties. 9. A “CONSIGNOR” may not “NO SALE” a bull during or after the sale. 10. Clemson University in its capacity as an educational institution and in carrying out its public responsibilities is vitally interest- ed in promoting quality and healthy livestock. In doing so, the University acts solely as a host and facilitator of this sale event and is not responsible for any losses incurred by individuals, nor should Clemson University be considered as a party to the contract for the sale of the animal. 11. FLOOR PRICE – a minimum floor price of $2,500 is set on each bull. This is the average value of bulls of this weight and con - dition if sold for beef at the stockyards. Bulls not selling during the auction will be taken home by the consignor or shipped directly to slaughter following the sale at consignor’s cost.
Relationship of USDA Quality Grade, Percent Intramuscular Fat (%IMF), Marbling Degree, and Marbling Score in Market Animals
Quality Grade
%IMF
Marbling Degree
Marbling Score
Prime 0 Prime - Choice + Choice 0 Choice - Select + Select - Standard
> 12.1
Moderately Abundant 00-90 Slightly Abundant 00-90
9.0 - 9.9 8.0 - 8.9 7.0 - 7.9 6.0 - 6.9 5.0 - 5.9 4.5 - 4.9 4.0 - 4.4 3.0 - 3.9
9.8 - 12.1 7.7 - 9.7 5.8 - 7.6 4.0 - 5.7 3.1 - 3.9 2.3 - 3.0
Moderate 00-90 Modest 00-90
Small 00-90 Slight 50-90 Slight 00-40 Traces 00-90
< 2.3
2
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