The following are terms and conditions for the private treaty or special sale of beef cattle from Washington State University Department of Animal Sciences.
WSU (the seller) reserves the right, in the best interest of the University, to reject any and/or all bids. WSU reserves the right to withdraw any animal from the listing not meeting WSU’s specifications during the bidding process. Each lot will be sold FOB WSU Ensminger Beef Cattle Center, Pullman, WA. Animals are identified with an ear tag and an EID tag.
Breeding Stock (Mature Cows and Bulls)
The seller guarantees that all animals presented in sound condition are breeders, with the exception of: (a) animals that suffer injury or disease following the sale; and (b) animals subjected to gross negligence by or willful misconduct on the part of the buyer. The seller guarantees that all bulls are breeders for a period of 90 days following the initial turnout with the buyer’s herd. A bull that settles a cow by natural service and passes a fertility test performed by a competent veterinarian or reproductive technician mutually agreed upon by the buyer and the seller will be considered a breeder. Unless otherwise agreed by the buyer and the seller, the seller makes no guarantees with respect to the ability to freeze semen.
If an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the animal may be returned to the seller if it is in good condition and complies with the health requirements of the seller’s state. At the option of the buyer, the seller may issue a credit to the buyer for use in a future purchase or provide an animal of equal value, subject to the approval of the buyer. If the buyer exercises either such option, the claim shall be deemed fully and satisfactorily resolved. However, in the event that the buyer requests a refund of the purchase price, the seller may, at its option, either issue a refund of the full purchase price or, shall have 180 days from the date the animal is returned to the seller’s farm to conduct a trial to demonstrate the returned animal is a breeder. Refund of the full purchase price or demonstrated proof that the animal is a breeder during the test trial shall be deemed full satisfaction and settlement of the claim.
Any expense incurred for transporting an animal claimed to be a non-breeder will be the responsibility of the buyer, except that the seller will be responsible for transportation costs in excess of the distance between the buyer’s farm and the location where the sale took place. If the seller proves the animal to be a breeder, it will be the buyer’s obligation to take delivery of the animal and pay all transportation expenses.
Bred females are guaranteed to be safe-in-calf by the seller to have been examined by a competent veterinarian or reproductive technician and determined to be safe-in-calf by examination or other proven method (e.g., ultrasound, pregnancy blood tests, and rectal palpation). “Open” females are guaranteed by the seller to be without calf.
If a female sold as bred proves not to be in calf, the seller must make a satisfactory adjustment on the purchase price to the buyer or, at the buyer’s option, refund the purchase price upon return of the animal to the farm of the seller. Any claim for adjustment or refund under this paragraph must be made in writing to the seller on or before the first anniversary of the date of the sale.
A transferred certificate of registration will be furnished by the seller, free of charge, to the buyer for each animal within 45 days following the later of either the date of sale or receipt of full payment.
Delivery
Animals are located at WSU Ensminger Beef Cattle Center, Pullman, Washington, and will be available for pick-up from the close of the auction or date of sale. Delivery of the animals purchased must be taken within 14 calendar days of sale, or 7 days after required certificates of veterinary inspection or negative health tests are completed, whichever is later. Exceptions can be made for inclement weather with prior arrangement and approval by the seller. After that period, $10 per head per day with be charged for feed and yardage.
Buyers are responsible for trucking and delivery arrangements and costs. WSU staff may be able to assist in delivery for a hauling charge, dependent on the number of head and distance. The buyer is responsible for additional expenses and/or losses incurred by WSU due to the buyer’s failure to timely take delivery. In the event of the buyer’s non-performance, WSU may, at WSU’s sole option, elect to terminate the buyer’s contract. Such election by WSU shall not relieve the buyer of responsibility for said additional expenses and/or losses incurred by WSU as a result of the buyer’s non-performance.
Health and Inspections
All sires have passed recent breeding soundness exams as conducted by the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. All Young Sires are virgin bulls unless otherwise stated. Washington state brand inspectors and licensed veterinarians will facilitate and write brand and health papers that may be required. Additional testing required for export to states outside of Washington can be arranged; however, additional health test expenses are the responsibility of the buyer.