Option Description

The High Bidder will have two (2) options for the cow herd: ‘Hat Creek Ranch Collection’ cow herd is primarily Angus, all females retained for breeding and are 100% home raised, one iron cow. Complete Zoetis herd health program with ScourGuard in the spring, and Ivomec in the fall. Cows have been exposed to Angus, Simmental/Angus, and Charolais herd bulls. Currently 467 mother cows that will be paired back to 420+/-. Ranch Manager will have final sort/count on the corresponding dates below. Cows are sold as a group and will not be sorted, or on choice, gate run for final numbers. Cows Ages: - 72 cows / 2 years old - 59 cows / 3 years old - 65 cows / 4 years old - 50 cows / 5 years old - 39 cows / 6 years old - 42 cows / 7 years old - Balance mature OPTION 1: 420 BRED COWS • The High Bidder will be supplied preg checked cows by a veterinarian • Exact count will be done before November 15, 2024 • The Vendor will retain the 2024 calves Pro-rated up or down based on quantity @ $3,000.00 OR OPTION 2: 420 COW CALF PAIRS • Exact count will be before November 15, 2024 • Cows will not be preg checked Pro-rated up or down based on quantity @ $4,500.00 NOTE- IN THE EVENT THE HIGH BIDDER ELECTS TO EXERCISE THE OPTION(S), A TRANSACTION FEE OF 1.25% OF THE TOTAL OPTION PRICE PLUS GST WILL BE CHARGED. THE TOTAL OPTION PRICE, TRANSACTION FEE AND GST WILL BE APPEAR ON THE STATEMENT OF ADJUSTMENTS.