101 Livestock Market inc.

August 17, 2010                                       MARKET REVIEW                          1331 Head      

This week we had an amazing sale!  The light cattle really took off; feeder catle demand was remarkable and cows and bulls were higher in active trading. Some sales have bright spots; but this week everything sold higher.  We continue to have tremendous out-of-state buyer interest and age and source cattle lead the way on all 600# plus cattle. This year we are going to be putting a lot of emphasis on minerals  It is a known fact that vaccines combined with a good mineral program work a lot better.  We will also be trying to figure out how we can get double shots into your calves and yearlings; premiums continue for cattle with two sets of shots. For years, cattle on the Central Coast of California were hard to sell.  Because of your effort at EID tag, age and source, combined with a good vaccination program and now with the addition of a good mineral program, these cattle command premium prices and it’s plain to see each week.

Richard Baxman of Duncans Mills sold weaned EID, age and source Hereford calves weighing 521# at 121.50.  Shawn Bourdet of Hollister sold 620# steers at 113.50.  Tim Campbell of Annapolis sold 542# steers at 119.00.  John Cargasacchi of  Lompoc sold his fancy age and source778# steers at 105.50.  Driscoll Ranches of La Honda sold 562# steers at 121.00.  Justin Fields of Coyote sold 682# steers at 107.50.  Bruce McGlochlin of Tomales sold 650# steers at 107.25.  Mike McGuire of Fort Bragg sold 620# steers at 111.00; his 886# steers brought 101.50, going to a Colorado feedlot. Mike’s heifers weighing 622# at 104.00.  Martin & Sally Pozzi of of Valley Ford sold 907# steers for 100.50, the heifers weighing 698# at 101.50.  Rancho San Julian Cattle Co. of Lompoc sold 481# steers at 125.00; the 610# heifers brought 105.00.  San Felipe Ranch of San Jose and manager Ralph Jacobsen sold one load of fancy steer calves weighing 612# at 118.25; the heifers weighing 613# brought 101.25.  Patti Silva of Tres Pinos sold steers weighing 559# at 120.00, her heifers weighing 596# brought 106.50; another great sale!  John A. Wysong of Santa Maria sold 513# steers at 121.00.

Great sale from start to finish!  Don’t forget if you are interested in some fancyTopline bulls; we are having a meeting here at 101 on Wednesday, August 25^th at 6:30 pm.

Have a Great Week!!

                        -Jim

To all Consignors of horses, mules, or asses at any and all California Public Sales:

In 1971 the California horse industry sponsored legislation to prevent the misuse of medications used at public horse shows and sales. As a result of this the State of California Food and Agriculture Code (FAC) sections 24000-24018 were created and the Equine Medication Monitor Program (EMMP) was created to enforce these laws. As  less than 72 hours after a prohibited substance or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) is administered.

If a horse consigned at a public sale is found to have a prohibited substance or drug in their system the consignor shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one hundred ($100) or more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation.

A drug declaration must be completed and filed with the auction/sales office when any medication is administered to a horse within 48 hours prior to the 72 hour withdrawal period when consigned for public sale. 

Thank you for your compliance,

EMMP