Seller & Consignment Information
Live Auction
Join us for the live auction beginning at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Animals will be available for viewing beginning at 11:00 AM.
2026 Consignments
Consignments open August 1, 2026 and close September 5, 2026.
To reserve your spot, submit your completed Auction Consignment Form and pay the applicable consignment fee.
Bull & Frozen Genetics Entries
Frozen genetics consignments (semen and embryos) are also limited.
All bull and frozen genetics entries will be reviewed by the selection committee, and only the top entries will be accepted.
If your bull or frozen genetics consignment is not accepted, your consignment fee will be refunded.
Entry Fees & Commission
Live Animal Consignments
$100 consignment fee per live lot
(Includes AHCA registration transfer paperwork and transfer fee.)
10% commission on the final sale price.
Frozen Genetics Consignments (Semen & Embryos)
$25 consignment fee per lot.
10% commission on the final sale price.
Sale Marketing
The Southeast Highland Cattle Auction provides an online platform to showcase live cattle, semen, and embryos.
Each consignor may submit:
Photos of each consigned lot (up to three photos per lot are recommended).
A video to be featured in the online sale catalog. Cell phone videos are acceptable for nomination. A high-resolution video may be requested if your consignment is accepted.
Applications must be submitted through the Auction Consignment Form.
Southeast Highland Cattle LLC reserves the right to decline any consignment that does not meet the standards or objectives of the sale. If your entry is not accepted, your consignment fee will be refunded in full.
Delivery & Check-In
Animals may be delivered during the following times:
Wednesday, October 14: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, October 15: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday, October 16: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 17: Before 10:00 AM
If you need to deliver animals earlier, please contact us to make arrangements.
Consignors are responsible for bringing their own:
Water tubs
Feed
Hay must be preordered when paying your consignment fee.
Hay will not be available for last-minute purchase.
Health Certificate & Veterinary Requirements
A licensed veterinarian will be available Saturday only to issue Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificates) for animals leaving Tennessee.
Health Certificates: $40 per animal
No veterinarian will be available on Sunday.
Pregnancy checking will not be available at the sale facility.
If consigning a bred cow or heifer:
Have pregnancy verification completed by your veterinarian before arrival.
Pregnancy status must be listed on the official Health Certificate signed by that veterinarian.
If selling a bred AHCA-registered female and you do not own the service sire, an AHCA Breeding Certificate signed by the sire owner must accompany the animal.
Required Health Tests & Documentation
Each consigned live animal must meet all current Tennessee and federal animal health requirements and have the following before arrival:
Official Individual Identification
(USDA-approved EID or other official ID).
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
(CVI/Health Certificate).
Breed tattoo listed on the CVI.
Negative BVD-PI test performed once during the animal's lifetime (IHC, AC-ELISA, PCR, or VI).
Negative Trichomoniasis test for all bulls 12 months of age and older.
Current Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE) for all bulls over 14 months of age.
Negative official Brucellosis test within 30 days of the sale is required for all test-eligible breeding cattle that have not been officially calfhood vaccinated against Brucellosis.
Official calfhood-vaccinated females are exempt from the testing requirement but must have a legible official Brucellosis vaccination tattoo.
Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis-Free Herd are also exempt from Brucellosis testing.
Tuberculosis (TB) testing is not required for animals originating from a USDA Tuberculosis Accredited-Free state or an accredited TB-free herd. Animals originating from areas or herds subject to TB restrictions must meet all applicable state and federal testing requirements.
One additional printed copy of the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for each consigned animal.
Health requirements are subject to change based on state and federal regulations.
Consignors are responsible for ensuring their animals meet all health requirements in effect at the time of the sale.
Buyers are responsible for complying with the import requirements of their destination state.
Any additional testing or documentation required after the sale is the responsibility of the buyer unless otherwise agreed upon by the buyer and seller.
Sale Policies
Reserve prices may be established by completing a reserve form during check-in.
If the reserve is not met, the animal will be declared a No Sale.
The 10% commission still applies on all reserve animals, and consignment fees are non-refundable.
Consignors who withdraw an entry or sell an animal privately before the auction will not receive a refund and may be prohibited from participating in future Southeast Highland Cattle Auctions.
All live animals sell by the head, not by weight.
Halter-trained cattle are welcome but are not required.
Consignors are asked to promote animals only through the official sale listing and refrain from private sales before the auction.
Breed Standards
The Southeast Highland Cattle Auction is committed to preserving the integrity and authenticity of the Highland breed.
We do not support or recognize the breeding, marketing, or promotion of "Mini Highland" cattle, as this is not an officially recognized size classification within the breed.
Accepted consignments include:
AHCA-registered females
AHCA-registered bulls
Highland steers (registration not required)
All consignments must meet the auction's health, quality, and entry requirements.
Registration Transfers
The $100 live animal consignment fee includes the AHCA registration transfer paperwork and transfer fee.
Consignors must provide a signed registration certificate for each registered animal at check-in.
Southeast Highland Cattle Auction will complete the transfer paperwork on the seller's behalf.
Pickup & Transportation
All purchases must be picked up by 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Buyers are responsible for arranging transportation. If assistance is needed, we are happy to connect buyers with trusted livestock transporters.
Once payment has been completed, all animals become the sole responsibility of the buyer.
Participation Disclaimer
Southeast Highland Cattle LLC reserves the right to refuse any consignment that does not meet the sale's health, registration, breed, or quality standards, or that is otherwise determined not to be in the best interest of the auction.
Any individual who violates auction policies, including withdrawing consignments without approval, selling consigned animals privately before the auction, or misrepresenting cattle, may be prohibited from participating in future events.
For additional information, please visit our FAQ page or contact:
Emily Young
828-208-5015
Email: southeasthighlandcattle@gmail.com