The annual West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale will be held this weekend in Todd County, and for the first time, buyers can participate either ringside at the auction barn or online from home.
Caldwell County Agriculture Agent Shane Bogle says cattle prices have reached all-time highs. However, he explains Kentucky’s cow herd is now the smallest it has been since the 1950s.
click to download audioHe says that for anyone looking to strengthen their herd with the benefits of modern breeding advancements, the upcoming sale featuring 200 head of fall-calving heifers is the perfect opportunity.
click to download audioThe bred heifer sale is set for Saturday, May 16th, at the Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market in Guthrie, with the sale order catalog and draft available by Wednesday, May 13th.
click to download audioFor the first time, Bogle says the sale will be broadcast live on DVAuction, allowing buyers to bid online.
click to download audioFarmers will have the chance to research and see the heifers from twelve different consignors from both Kentucky and Tennessee in the sale.
click to download audioBogle says it takes years of dedication from producers to raise these heifers to two years of age.
click to download audioWhether in-person or online, the 21st Annual West Kentucky Select Bred Heifer Sale on Saturday, May 16th, in Guthrie, is a great chance to find quality cattle.
