Oregon Feelot Futurity

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This "COLLECTION" contains information on preparing cattle to go to the feedlot.
It also contains information on the Feedlot Futurity where you can consign cattle.

Getting calves ready for the feedyard

Calves sent to the feedyard need to be healthy and strong in order to meet the challenges of transitioning from the ranch to the feedyard. Here's a look at how to prepare calves for the feedyard.

Chris Schachtschneider | Oct 2018 | Article

Futurity Consignor's Checklist
2019 Futurity Entry Form
2019 Futurity Rules
Feedlot & Carcass Futurity
Driving Directions to Beef Northwest, Boardman

Aug 2019

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Chris Schachtschneider

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