Regulation Testing:

 ·         Bird Flu testing of all purchased out-of-state lactating dairy cattle is currently scheduled for Wednesday, March 5^th, 2025 (post-sale), with results on Friday, March 7, 2025. Cattle will be required to move within 7 days of test results. Testing procedures along with a timeline of results are not guaranteed due to potential updates in regulatory guidelines.

 ·         Bovine tuberculosis (TB) will be completed post-sale for out-of-state purchases that require testing for transport.

 Herd Health and Breeding Information:

 ·         Cows noted as “Bred” have been serviced with either Holstein or Beef AI sires and are not confirmed pregnant.

 ·         Cows noted with due dates were last confirmed at the Wednesday, February 26, 2025 preg check.

 ·         Dry cows receive a dry cow intramammary treatment along with a teat sealant.

 ·         Routine hoof trimming.

 Load Out Information:

·         We are kindly requesting to schedule a load-out appointment time. Please contact Bob Hart (608) 780-4587 for set-up.

·        Minnesota cattle purchased can begin load-out on Thursday, March 6^th

·        Cattle load-outs need to be completed by Wednesday, March 12^th

Randy Kath, (701) 429-8894

(Steffes Group, Sales Representative)

Bob Hart, (608) 780-4587

(Steffes Group, Auction Coordinator)

New Ulm Veterinary Clinic - Kenny Deutz, DVM, 507-233-2500

(Herd Veterinarian)