How can a cattle producer qualify to sell in the N.MO.ABA sale?
A cattle producer can sell in the N.MO.ABA sale if they own at least one bull produced by an alliance member. However, after the fourth year, anyone who sells in the alliance sales must phase out their non-alliance sires and use only N.MO.ABA sires. Calves and yearlings must be home-raised and all calves/yearlings will be vaccinated with the uniform health program outlined by the Missouri Stocker/Feeder Quality Assurance Health Program (White Tag, Red Tag, Blue Tag). Calves must carry the N.MO.ABA ear tag and the Electronic Identification ear tag distributed by the New Cambria Livestock Auction Market, Inc. The Electronic Identification ear tags have been given to the Alliance free of charge thanks to a grant from the Missouri Department of Agriculture. What are the requirements for the Missouri Stock/Feeder Quality Assurance Health Program? Participating veterinarians and producers will be certified. All calves that are Show-me Select (White Tag) must be properly identified with an ap
