Of course the Montana sales are going to be higher there are going to be more kill buyers there than before, even two extra would cause the price to elevate like that, plus the fact that now 90,000 or whatever are not going to be produced here in the states the supply is made smaller thus increasing the value of horse meat, thus increases the price of loose horses in areas where it is still convenient to buy and sell slaughter horses, such as Montana. They have to travel just over the border to Canada to go to a slaughter facility there. Gas price is not a factor.

Now you are promoting where to go to send your horses for the killer buyers to purchase them. I have seen this press release on here from another comment and several other websites stating that the closing of the US slaughter houses is not going to affect the price of horses and it hasn’t here is the proof. I am actually stunned that you all would actually use this to support your theory because truly you are advertising for the kill buyers and a way for people to dump their unwanted horses to get a good price for them at a facility that is obviously PROMOTING they are still buying and selling slaughter horses. What do you think “loose horses” are being purchased for?

Of course the Montana sales are going to be higher there are going to be more kill buyers there than before, even two extra would cause the price to elevate like that, plus the fact that now 90,000 or whatever are not going to be produced here in the states the supply is made smaller thus increasing the value of horse meat, thus increases the price of loose horses in areas where it is still convenient to buy and sell slaughter horses, such as Montana. They have to travel just over the border to Canada to go to a slaughter facility there. Gas price is not a factor.

Now you are promoting where to go to send your horses for the killer buyers to purchase them. I have seen this press release on here from another comment and several other websites stating that the closing of the US slaughter houses is not going to affect the price of horses and it hasn’t here is the proof. I am actually stunned that you all would actually use this to support your theory because truly you are advertising for the kill buyers and a way for people to dump their unwanted horses to get a good price for them at a facility that is obviously PROMOTING they are still buying and selling slaughter horses. What do you think “loose horses” are being purchased for?

News! September 25, 2007

BLS September loose market trumps Sept ’06

Amazing – even with the unannounced closure (again) of the last U.S. processing plant on the Friday afternoon prior to the
September sale weekend, the BLS loose market maintained it’s strength AND – was actually $126 per head BETTER on the top 100 than in September one year ago!!

How about that??!! The top 100 in September 2007 averaged $653 per head – the top 100 in September 2006 averaged $527 – the comparison on the top 50 is even more astounding – in September 2006 they averaged $643 per head, while September 2007 they brought $838 per head – now that’s $195 MORE!!!Top market prices ARE paid at Billings Livestock – rhyme and reason – a full slate of buyers are in attendance at BLS – from top-end to bottom-end – from prospects to recipients – from riders to buckers – the buyers are on the seats to buy them “as is, how is”. Your loose horse is marketed to a full sale arena.

Comparing September 2007 against August 2007 prices (when one U.S. plant remained in operation) – the top 100 brought $692 per head in August vs. $653 in September.

HONESTLY – It’s worth the gamble and coggins test (if nec) to bring them to BLS – you stand a good shot of your loose consignment exceeding current market value. It’s not a secret at BLS – we publish the averages!

Here are the stats for September 2007: 469 head offered loose; top five averaged $1,260; Top 10 came in at $1,003; Top 20 averaged $817; top 50 brought $643; and the top 100 averaged $527.

Next loose offering: Sunday, October 28 at 9 a.m.