General Information - Terms and Conditions
Announcements
Any announcements made from the auction stand during
the sale, shall take precedence over any material printed
in the sale catalog.
Terms
Cash or check (U.S. Funds)
1. Off-site bidders must pre-register with DVAuctions and
abide by the buyer requirements regarding payment
2. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder and the
Auctioneer will settle any dispute as to bids.
3. Bulls must be paid for before being released.
4. Each animal will be at the purchaser’s risk immediately
after being sold.
Mail Bids
Mail bids may be sent to the sale manager, auctioneer, or
ringmen, and will be handled with strictest confidence.
Insurance
Representatives of livestock insurance companies will be
present at the sale.
Liability
It is clearly understood that any person or persons
attending this sale do so at their own risk. The Michigan
Cattlemen’s Association (MCA), Michigan State University
(MSU), and the Bull Evaluation Station or their agents
assume no liability, legal or otherwise, for the safety of
the premises, the behavior of animals, or accidents that
may occur. The MCA, MSU, and Bull Evaluation Station
personnel act only in the capacity of agents in this sale.
Any claims or adjustments must be made strictly between
buyer and seller.
No Solicitation
Except for consignors, represented breed
associations, paid sponsors, MCA, or MSU, solicitation
or material distribution on Station grounds is strictly
prohibited without the written consent of the
MCA/MSU Bull Evaluation Program Committee.
Health and Movement
1. Bulls are sold under health regulations of Michigan.
2. All bulls have tested negative for bovine tuberculosis.
3. For bulls that are moved into the Modified Accredited
Zone (MAZ), the State of Michigan recommends a
movement certificate to add the bull to your herd
inventory. Prior to movement of bulls outside of
Michigan, contact the designated State Veterinarian for
requirements (See: State Animal Health Officials Listing
at
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