THANK YOU! 2015 Market Stock Buyers
AG DEPOT, AIR CONTROLS, ALL WEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL, AMSTERDAN MEAT SHOP, ANDERSON PRECAST & SUPPLY, AQUATECH,
AROD MANAGEMENT, ASPEN CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, LLP,
BANK OF BOZEMAN, RICH BARNHART, SAM BECK, BELGRADE LIQUOR
STORE, BEST HAY COMPANY, BIG SKY INTEGRATED HEALTH, PC, BIG
SKY WESTERN BANK, BILLON DODGE, LISA BLACK, BOZEMAN ARBORCARE, BOZEMAN BRICK BLOCK AND TILE, BOZEMAN COMFORT INN,
ROBERT BROWNELL, BUCK BUCHANAN, BUFFALO RESTORATION INC.,
CANDICE J. ANDERSON INC., CARDINAL DISTRIBUTING, CASHMAN
NURSERY, CATS PAW, CHANEY RED ANGUS, CHASE SKOGEN CONSTRUCTION, CHURCHILL EQUIPMENT, CHUTESIDE VETERINARY SERVICE, CIRCLE S SEEDS, CK MAY EXCAVATING, CLINT VERTIN, COK
KINZLER, PLLP, COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP, COMPU SOURCE, INC.,
COPPER SPRING RANCH, COTTONWOOD VET HOSPITAL, DANHOF
CHEVROLET INC., GORDAN DARLINGTON, DEHAAN FARMS LLC,
DYKEMA FEEDS, DYKEMA LIVESTOCK, FAURE HALVERSON ARCIT.,
FIRST INTERSTATE BANK, FIRST SECURITY BANK, FLIKKMA, DALE &
MILESTONE SEED, FRONTLINE AG SOLUTIONS, GALLATIN VALLEY ELEVATOR, GALLATIN VALLEY FURNITURE & CARPET ONE, GENE COOK
REAL ESTATE, DAVID & HEIDI GENTER, GREAT NORTHERN PHYSICAL
THERAPY, HALF MOON ACRES, HATFIELD MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS,
HAUBRICH ELECTRIC, CHRISTINA HOLLAND, HOLMES & TURNER,
HORIZON, MT INC. LINN FELICIANO, ROBIN HUBLEY, HYALITE ENGINEERS, PLLC, INTEGRITY INDUSTRIES, KAMP IMPLEMENT CO., KASTING, KAUFFMAN & MERSEN PC, KENYON NOBLE, KLAAS KLOOSTERHOF, DR. JOSH AND TAMARA KNAPPENBERGER, KNIFE RIVER, KROON
CONSTRUCTION LLP, LEHRKINDS COCA COLA, LYONS EXCAVATION,
MADISON RIVER BREWING COMPANY, MANHATTAN STATE BANK,
TEALLA & BRET MARTIN, MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS, MCKINLEY
HEREFORD FARMS, MIDDLE CREEK FARMS, MONTANA LAW COMPANY, MONTANA MAD HATTERS, CLAY D. & KELLIE A.MORTON, MURDOCHS – BOZEMAN, OSLER LOGGING, PARK ELECTRIC CO-OP, PEDE
& ASSOCIATES, PEDE & ASSOCIATES, PLAINS IRRIGATION, POWER
TRAIN PLUS INC., PREMIERE OUTDOOR ADVERTIZING, R & R TAYLOR
CONSTRUCTION INC., RDO EQUIPMENT CO., RIFFLE FINANCIAL, RIGHT
CORP., RLS CONSTRUCTION, JOE AND LIZ ROBB, ROCKY MOUNTAIN
ROTORS MONTANA LLC, ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUPPLY, JOE ROSSON,
SCANSERVICE CORP., SCHWENDEMEN ORTHO, SCOTT L. KOELZER
MASONRY LLC, SCOTT, KEVIN DMD, SECURITY TITLE COMPANY, SEVERSON FARM, SIME CONSTRUCTION, GARTH AND CAROLYN SIME,
KATHERINESMITH, SORENSEN VETERINARY HOSPITAL, STAHLY ENGINEERING, STATE FARM/TY ELLIOT INSURANCE, STOCKMAN BANK,
STOREY HEREFORD RANCH, STORM CASTLE CAFÉ, STORY DISTRIBUTING, GENE SURBER, SWIFTCURRENT BUILDERS, T BAR O MT REPAIR, T D HAMILTON EXCAVATION, TETON HERITAGE BUILDERS, THE
BLIND GUY, THE FLOORING PLACE, TMC,TOWN & COUNTRY GROCERY
STORE, VALLEY BANK OF BELGRADE, BILLVAN EGMOND, VELTKAMP
LIVESTOCK, WALKER CONSTRUCTION, WALKER CONSTRUCTION,
WALKER EXCAVATION, WATSON IRRIGATION, WESTERN PINES, WESTERN RANCH SUPPLY, WESTRA ANGUS, WILLIAMS PLUMBING, WTJ
TRUCKING INC., XC RANCH, INC., YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY F & B INC.,
YELLOWSTONE POWER SPORTS, LLC, YOUNKIN LAW PLLC
THANK YOU!
2015 Grand Champion and Reserve Champion
Market Stock Buyers
Grand Champion Market Steer - Lilly Reddick
Buyer - Taco Johns
Reserve Champion Market Steer - Luke McEndoo
Buyer - Lehrkind’s Coca Cola
Grand Champion Market Lamb - Madelynn Beals
Buyer - Taco Johns
Reserve Champion Market Lamb - Lauren Swan
Buyer - Danhof Chevrolet
Grand Champion Market Hog - Avery Walker
Buyer - Taco Johns
Reserve Champion Market Hog– Sophia Wass
Buyer - Murdoch’s
Grand Champion Market Goat– Caitlynn Seger
Buyer - Half Moon Acres
Reserve Champion Market Goat– Samuel Carlson
Buyer - Lee & Dad’s Grocery
Grand Champion Market Poultry - Simeon O’Hare
Buyer - Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital
Reserve Champion Market Poultry - Simeon O’Hare
Buyer - Bill Van Egmond
Gallatin County 4-H
201 West Madison, Suite 300
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 388-3213
4-H & FFA
MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE
BUYERS' GUIDE
FRIDAY EVENING, July 22, 2016
Buyers Barbeque
4:30 P.M. Indoor Arena Fairgrounds
Sale
6:00 P.M. Indoor Arena Fairgrounds
SALE ORDER
Grand and Reserve Champions will sell first,
then 8 animals per species by ribbon placing
4-H: Making the Best Better
Market Sale Committee:
Buck Smith
Merle Farrier
Val Otto
Jake McGinnley
Jane Mersen
Lola Brogger
Dan Holland
Lisa Surber
Jake Callantine
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and
family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeff
Bader, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717
SALE CLERKS WILL BE PREPARED TO ACCEPT PAYMENT FOR YOUR PURCHASE. SETTLEMENT IS EXPECTED THE DAY OF THE SALE
UNLESS PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE
BEEN MADE WITH THE SALE CLERK.
4-H Livestock Projects
4-H is a national educational program administered in Montana through the MSU
Extension Service that serves youth ages 6-19. Based upon volunteer adult
leadership, the 600+ Gallatin County members learn through individual, club and
countywide activities. On average leaders provide over 100 project workshops each
year - that's almost 2 per week. Dedicated, knowledgeable volunteers are the
cornerstones of the program.
4-H members choose annually from 100 separate projects in which to enroll. Some
of these are Market Livestock projects. In the market livestock projects the 4-H
member learns how to evaluate and select livestock; proper care and nutrition;
marketing skills; and all aspects involved in producing a quality market animal.
Many members also are enrolled in an animal-breeding project. Principles of
humane treatment for animals are stressed, and members learn how to train and
handle their animals safely.
For most, the livestock show and judging during the County Fair provides a
comprehensive evaluation of what they have learned throughout the year. Projects in
market swine, beef, and lamb offer carcass evaluations, further educating members
in market animal production. The 4-H / FFA Market Stock Sale is the culmination of
these projects.
At every level, 4-H members are expected to make decisions and set goals, thereby
developing life skills that assist them in becoming competent, contributing adult
members of society. 4-H members are learning skills to become industry leaders.
FFA Livestock Projects
FFA livestock projects are designed to provide real -life experiences for high school
students in the livestock industry. These projects are intended to mirror commercial
livestock production for both the breeding and market animals. The experiences
gained are designed to develop job skills in animal husbandry. Record keeping in a
businesslike manner is strongly encouraged.
4-H Silent Auction
New this year: Many of our 4-H youth not only raise animals, but also create,
build, design, and cook. There will be a silent auction held in the Indoor Arena with
youth photos, crafts, and food. Please check out the table.
How to Participate
What the Buyer Receives
It's easy to participate in an auction!
1. Register as a buyer before or during the sale.
Animals will be sold by the number system, requiring all potential Buyers to register and pick up Buyers' Numbers prior to the sale. These will be available at the
Clerk's table in front of the Sale Pavilion. Please register early if possible.
If you can't be present for the sale and wish to participate, obtain a proxy buyer
agreement from any of the livestock superintendents listed below.
2. Bid for your personal use:
Friends and neighbors may share the purchase if a whole animal is more than you
can use. If you want part of an animal, and have not found another person with
whom to share it, contact a Livestock Superintendent (listed below) for help in
matching your order with another purchaser.
Obviously, not all of the live weight of a purchased animal comes home as edible
product. Actual percentages will vary, depending upon the individual animal and
cutting methods requested. The following diagrams will give you an idea of what
you'll get.
BEEF
CARCASS 60%
TAKE HOME RETAIL MEAT 42%
(66% Carcass Wt)
Steaks and Roasts - 41%
Lean Trim - 25%
POULTRY
Broiler 75%
Duck 70%
Geese 70%
Turkey 78%
Sold as Pen of 3
3. Bid for RESALE: Any buyer may consign his or her purchase back to the
Auction committee for resale at the established commercial price on the sale day.
The stock sale committee handles all the details and the buyer pays only the difference between his bid and the market price. Resale is not available for poultry
or rabbits. See examples below.
You can purchase an animal and donate it to the Food Bank.
4. After being named the high bidder: the auctioneer will ask if you want to
keep the animal or have it resold. Many buyers prefer having their purchases
processed and freezer-ready. A fee is charged which you pick up both for slaughtering and for cutting and wrapping.
5. PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE(S) AT THE END OF THE SALE UNLESS:
PREVIOUS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE SALE CLERK.
Market Livestock Superintendents
Beef – Melanie Duffin: 209-1978
Goats – Dan Holland: 388-0878
Poultry – Shawna Oostema: 388-2449
Swine – Merle Farrier: 580-8850
Sheep – Lisa Surber: 581-7772
Rabbits – Larry Bittner: 586-5791
LAMB
TAKE HOME RETAIL MEAT 38%
Chops & Roasts - 59%
Lean Trim - 17%
RABBITS
59% CARCASS
Sold as Pen of 3
RESALE: The following figures are estimates:
Example: Live steer weight is 1200 pounds
Buyer Bids: $2.00 per lb X 1200 lbs
Less commercial (market) price, $1.00 X 1200 lbs
Buyer Pays
$2,400.00
(1,200.00)
$1,200.00
Example: Live hog weight is 250 pounds
Buyer Bids: $2.00 per lb X 250 lbs
Less commercial (market) price, $.50 X 250 lbs
Buyer Pays
$ 500.00
(125.00)
$ 375.00
Example: Live lamb weight 125 pounds
Buyer Bids: $4.00 per lb X 125 lbs
Less commercial (market) price, $1.50 X 125 lbs
Buyer Pays
$ 500.00
(187.50)
$ 312.50
SWINE
TAKE HOME RETAIL MEAT 56%
(80% Carcass Wt.)
Chops, Roasts & Sausage will
vary depending upon cutting method.