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HOW THE CONSIGNMENT PROCESS WORKS

1. A PCA representative meets with the seller to explain how the process works, and to determine what the seller has to offer.
2. The representative then fills out a detailed, accurate description of the cattle.
3. Digital pictures of the cattle are taken by the PCA representative.
4. The consignment and photos are sent to the PCA main office.
5. PCA staff will then create and upload a catalog.

BENEFITS

• Places livestock welfare first by reducing exposure to stress and disease
• Cattle exposed to buyers nationwide
• Allows price discovery for:
• Reputation
• Source and Age
• Genetics
• Health Programs
• Management Programs such as "All Natural"
• Seller receives $30 per head partial payment from PCA immediately after the sale (if delivery is greater than 10 days post sale)
• At delivery final payment is made directly by PCA
• Confidence that cattle are described accurately and completely and will be delivered as described
• Buying fresh country cattle means less death loss, less medicine, less labor, and high gaining healthier cattle