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Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of the

Stone Ridge Manor – Gettysburg, Pa.
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 • Noon

Stone Ridge Manor
The Snyder Family
654 Cold Spring Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325

The last two years I have been bullish in my Breeders Classic sale letter regarding the outlook for the cattle
industry as a whole and the ever improving status of the Hereford breed. The fundamentals looked to point to
an upward trend but I must admit that the size and scope of this upward movement has exceeded my greatest
expectations. Beef has maintained lofty levels in face of many less costly protein products and other economic
headwinds proving that our products are what the consumer wants- both stateside and internationally.
Because of the elevated export interest, the ever increasing new market opportunities in the Pacific rim and the
nearby cattle shortages, a scenario has developed that should add continued support. I believe given the supply
shortages, the ever expanding export business and the time required to rebuild inventory that prices will be
maintained at profitable levels for years to come..
Now is the time. Because of the before mentioned we are getting prices for cull animals in many cases more
than folks paid for them as young breeding stock. With bulls bringing up to 1.30 a pound it is not uncommon
for an animal to fetch $2500 to $3000 at the local livestock barn. If you have any hard breeders, older less
productive dams or older genetics that don’t offer the carcass quality you want now is the time to cash in. In this
year’s sale you will have an opportunity to acquire top end genetics and carcass numbers that you require to
replace those cattle. Take a good look at this offering.

This year we would like to welcome to the Breeders Classic the Dorman family from New York who will be a
great addition to this and future sales. I have been friends and dealt with these folks for years and I can attest to
the quality of their cattle and the honest way they do business. Look their stock up on sale day- you will like their
offering. Along with longtime friends the Bachtels we appreciate their participation.
Again this year we will have donation animals with proceeds being split between the Disabled Veterans, St.
Jude’s Children Hospital, and Hoffman Homes Orphanage. Please considered helping out if you can.
Our sale always hits when the fall colors are abundant and many festivals and tourist events are happening
in and near Gettysburg. If you need rooms please get them as soon as possible since they are in great demand.
Again we will have a beef feed the Friday evening before the sale along with the cattle preview, live music and
the fellowship that I feel is the best part. Please visit us if it suits. Thanks for your interest in this year’s Breeders
Classic.

Dan

Sale Day Phone: 717-642-9199 Fax: 717-642-0027 Email: herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com
Dan’s cell: 240-447-4600 Seth’s cell: 240-405-6049

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