SALE REPORT
ALABAMA BCIA SPONSORS FALL ROUND UP BULL SALE
SALE SUMMARY
Average
39 Angus Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,559
16 Charolais Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . $1,253
7 Chiangus Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,243
7 Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,579
69 Total Bulls . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,415 $1,545 |
November 10, 2006
Uniontown, Ala.
Throughout Alabama BCIA's sale seasons, before event bidding gets started, those gathered at auctions are accustomed to bowing their heads and being led in prayer. The cattle industry, including all who affect it or stand to be affected by its' fluctuations are acknowledged.
On November 10, at the 11th Annual Fall Round Up Bull and Heifer Sale in Uniontown, Ala., a different kind of prayer was offered. This prayer, led by animal scientist Michelle Elmore, focused not on the present well-being of livestock commerce or its future endeavors, but instead paid early tribute to the men and women of the military for Veterans Day.
Eighty-five performance proven bulls, from various breeds, were offered by 25 consignors. Breeds consisted of Angus, Charolais, Chiangus and Simmental.
The voice of Tommy Barnes brought the sale to life as the acting auctioneer.
Sale manager and animal scientist Michelle Elmore believes the Fall Round Up Auction upheld a strong reputation and attractiveness for each side of the livestock trade.
“This sale offers commercial and purebred producers an opportunity to sell a solid two-year-old or a proven three-year-old bull from their breeding program.” Elmore said.
“For buyers in this sale, the opportunity to buy a high performance bull with a proven breeding record, reproductive documentation, current weights and accurate available performance statistics is a wise business decision.”
Sixty-nine bulls averaged at $1,559.
The top selling bull was consigned by Chuck Madaris of CK Cattle, Hope Hull, Ala., to Chip Cleveland of Cleveland Land and Cattle Company, Prattville, Ala., for $3,500.
The top volume buyer was Jimmy Sealy of Sealy and Son Livestock, Uniontown, Ala., who bought 25 head.
The Alabama BCIA is a non-profit organization seeking to promote, educate and facilitate the use of performance testing, record keeping and marketing opportunities to improve the Alabama cattle industry. BCIA is composed of persons, firms, partnerships and corporations in the State of Alabama who are engaged in the production and marketing of purebred and commercial beef cattle. Formed in 1964, BCIA cooperates with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) of Auburn University under a formal agreement and is guided under a 20 member board consisting of producers, industry leaders, research personnel and extension professionals.
Sale Manager: Michelle Elmore
Auctioneer: Col. Tommy Barnes
