Class, type and grade of cattle and calves sold on Tennessee livestock auction markets

Little is known about the characteristics of the cattle and calves sold through the auction markets of the state. Because of imperfect knowledge with respect to the animal characteristics, this study was undertaken with the following objective in mind: To present information on the class, type of breeding and grade distribution by class and type of cattle and calves sold through the auction markets. It is hoped that the information gained will be of considerable value to the Tennessee livestock industry.