BULLS
-  Entries must be a minimum of 12 months of age and a maximum age of 26 months at the time of the sale. The Committee could impose a maximum number of bull entries for the sale at its discretion. Consignors will be notified after the entry deadline based on number of entries received. 
-  All bulls must have passed a breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) from a vet.  Test results must accompany health papers upon check in.
-  All bulls must be accompanied with health papers in accordance with Texas Animal requirements. A Trichomoniasis Test is required on all bulls both in and out of state.
-  All bulls must have had a yearling weight submitted to the ABHA (digital beef reporting). The minimum adjusted yearling weight must be at least 850 lbs.
-  Weight requirements on bulls 18-21 months is 1,200 lbs. and 1,400 lbs. for 2- year old bulls.  Any bull over 22 months of age is considered a 2-year old. Any bull not meeting these minimums may be scratched by the ABHA Sale Committee without refund of  the entry fee to the consignor.
-  ABHA Rules require that all American Black Hereford breeding bulls born after January 1, 2017, that are used to produce Registered Black Herefords, be tested and certified that they are free of all known genetic defects in the breed. This is referred to as a Certified Herd Sire (CHS) bull. The genetic defect test also includes the 50 K test and the tests are on file for parent verification of any offspring if ever needed. This is not a requirement for entries but is recommended. Bulls that have been CHS Certified will be noted and announced.
 
FEMALES
-   Females must be 48 months of age or younger on the day of sale. As a rule of thumb, older females should have a Body Condition Score of 5-6.
-   Open heifers must not be over 18 months of age.
-   Heifers must have a minimum adjusted weaning weight of 450 lbs. and minimum adjusted yearling weight of 650 lbs.
-   Bred females must be pregnancy checked by a vet and be a minimum of 45 days bred in order to be considered safe in calf. A vet pregnancy test must be provided at the time of check in and have been performed within 45 days of sale date.
-   Females may be sold with a calf by their side.
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
-   Animals will be received on Thursday, March 31st, beginning at 12:00 pm and ending at 6:00 pm. All animals must be in place by 12:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, April 1, 2022.
-   All animals must be accompanied by the required health papers and information at the time of check in. Please have the correct lot numbers in correspondence with the vet state tags for each animal on the health papers. If you have multiple animals to check in, each animal must have their own separate health papers. If your vet has listed all your animals on one sheet, this is acceptable, however, you must have a LEGIBLE COPY FOR EACH ANIMAL. We will not make the copies for you.
-   Signed registration papers must be presented at the time of check in. All females must have breeding information completed on the back of the papers or on a separate sheet of paper.
-   Cattle will be assigned pens upon check in.
-   Sale order will be set by sale committee and auctioneer.
-   Consignors will be responsible for providing hay, feed, and tubs for water for their animals and will be responsible for the care of them during the event.
-   The ABHA reserves the right to require that any unsafe or unmanageable animals consigned to the sale be removed without refund of entry fee.
-   All warranties written or expressed are the responsibility of the consignor. The ABHA assumes no liability for the representation of animals. Any claims or disputes must be settled between the buyer and the consigners. Any dispute that is deemed not to be handled in a professional manner by the consigner, will result in the consigner being restricted from participation in future events sanctioned by the ABHA.
-  All animals must be registered in the American Black Hereford herd book and all consigners must be in good standing with the ABHA.
-  All consigned animals are required to have minimum EPD of birth and weaning. Animals that are of age for yearling reporting are required to have EPDs and yearling weights on those animals.
-  All animals entering the ring will have a commission paid to the ABHA. If you choose to floor your animals and it does not sell,you will still be required to pay a commission based on the last bid taken by the auctioneer.
-  Only consigned animals will be allowed on sale site. No private treaty sales permitted. Anyone found violating this rule will not be permitted to consign animals in the future.
-  Animals must be consigned online through the ABHA website. Go to the ABHA website for entry forms. Entry forms, footnotes, and all required information deadline is January 28, 2022. The preferred method for footnotes is the JotForm.  If email is your preferred method, footnotes may be emailed to: ernie@blackhereford.org.
-  A $100.00 non-refundable entry fee will be required on all consigned animals.
-  Commission rate is 14% in addition to the $100 entry fee.
-  The ABHA will handle all transactions and make payment to the consignors.  
-  Sale lot ear tags will be provided and mailed to consignors. It is recommended that tags be put in the animal's ear just a fewdays  prior to the sale.
-   It is the responsibility of the consignors that the animals are tattooed and visible.
-   All consigned animals must have their heads clipped. Bodies should also be clipped or torched.
-   Pictures are strongly suggested, but not required. Pictures should be sent in by February 4, 2022. We strongly suggest sending professional pictures because of the large number of internet buyers. The ABHA reserves the right to accept or decline photos. If you need a photographer please call one of the sale committee members to try and find a photographer in your area. The cost of the photos and any other expenses for this service is your responsibility. Videos are also strongly suggested for marketing to internet buyers and are due March 25, 2022.
-   A supplement sheet will be provided on sale day. Any updates or changes to the sale will be on this sheet. Please provide your updates at your earliest convenience.
-   A sale catalog will be mailed prior to the sale. Additional copies will be available upon request.
-   Sale fliers will be mailed to all consigners. We recommend that you place these in high traffic areas in your area. Additional fliers will be available upon request. Please also advertise on your social media pages.
-   The ABHA will advertise in areas they feel appropriate and needed.
-   Substitutions of lots must be approved by the ABHA sale committee.
-   Consigners may be limited as to the number of bulls and heifers able to be consigned.
-   If you need assistance with the online entry, please contact the ABHA Office at 512-567-7840.
 
 
For more information contact:
Ernie Dominguez  -  512-567-7840  - ernie@blackhereford.org
Carla Bacica  -  903-530-8551  -  wtnca@aol.com
 

AGREEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
 
It is clearly understood and agreed that the American Black Hereford Association and its officials, officers, directors, employees, and agents (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Association") shall not be responsible for any damage, loss or injury to any person or property which is caused directly or indirectly for any reason. The exhibitor, owner, their agents, and/or representatives, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Participants"), agree to indemnify and hold the Association harmless for any damage, injury or loss suffered during or in connection with the event. In the event the Association is subject to any expense or liability, including, but not limited to consultant fees, legal or court costs, the Association management labor and expenses, expenses and/or costs for blood, tissue, urine, hide and/or carcass sampling and testing incurred as a result of the Association's rules and regulations violations and all agreements there under, including, but not limited to unethical fitting, filling, meat tampering, illegal or non-approved use of drugs, medication and/or prohibited substance(s) as a result of participants involvement in the event, participant shall indemnify and hold harmless the Association for all damage, expenses or liabilities incurred as a result thereof. Participant may also be subject to criminalcharges.
 
The participant will have full control, custody, care and feeding of any animal(s) and/or personal property which are brought on or about the premises of the site of the event.

It is clearly understood and agreed between the parties that, as a material condition to any participant entering or showing at the event, the Association will at no time have control, custody or care of any animal(s) and/or personal property, which are brought on or to the event.
 
For the overall working of the event, the participant will maintain control, custody, care and feeding for any and all animals and/ orpersonal property in accordance with rules and regulations of the event, and in no way will the Association be responsible for anyloss or damage that may occur or be caused by any animal or personal property.

It is understood that by consigning in the Southern Classic Sale, the consignor is entering into a contract to sell that animal entered. Cattle are to be withdrawn from the sale for medical reasons ONLY, to be verified by a signed veterinary letter. Consignors who withdraw cattle for any other reason will be fined $250 per animal and may be excluded from future ABHA sales for one year.
 
By entry in this event, I grant permission to the ABHA and any organization associated with the ABHA to use, for any legitimate purpose, including future advertising of the activity on the ABHA website or in other promotional materials, my name and likeness to the extent it may appear in any photographs, video or records of the Activity.
 
By submitting an application, participants agree to comply with all the rules and regulations governing the American Black Hereford Association.  Further, these provisions include total ownership of the entry for the prescribed number of days, continuous possession and care and provisions against unethical fitting, filling, and/or alteration of conformation and color of animals(s), meat tampering and illegal or non-approved use of drugs, medication and/or prohibited substance.