Thinking about getting into livestock? Ryan Batt, Facility Manager at United Producers, joins Sal Sama and Ryan Priest on this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies. Ryan spent his childhood in the FFA, got his ag degree from Vincennes, and has been with United Producers for the last 22 years. As one of the nation’s largest livestock marketing operations, United Producers is a co-op that moves about three million head of livestock every year.
On this episode of The High Ground, you’ll learn more about the livestock Little York can sell including cattle, horses, sheep, and hogs, and what happens to the livestock after they’re purchased. Ryan explains how the process works, how the auctions flow, and the basics on animal safety. The livestock industry is not immune to the pressure of the labor market and trucking industry, and you’ll also hear how that has to be taken into consideration, especially with regard to animal safety.
