Consignor Reference

Commission & Boarding Schedule

Rates mirror the current fee sheet posted at Murphy’s Livestock Auction. Contact the office if you have questions about specialty consignments or seasonal catalog sales.

Commission Rates

  • Horses

    13% of gross sale price + $25 entry (boarding included through the day after the sale).

  • Sheep, goats, cattle, large livestock

    15% commission (no hot or range cattle).

  • Caged/boxed animals (rabbits, birds)

    28% commission.

  • Saddles (usable condition)

    20% commission.

  • Horse tack & miscellaneous goods

    28% commission.

  • Buggies & wagons

    20% commission.

  • Trailers

    15% commission.

Daily Boarding Rates

  • Horses (auction consignments)

    $12/day. Entry fee covers boarding for auction day and the following day.

  • Overnight travel boarding (non-auction horses)

    $25/day for travelers passing through. Feed included. Not available on auction days (the second Saturday and the Friday before it, October through June). Call ahead to reserve.

  • Small livestock

    $5/day. No charge for same-day drop-off and pickup, for 10 or more sheep and goats, or for any sheep and goats dropped off Thursday.

  • Cattle

    $12/day. Waived when animals arrive and depart the same day.

  • Other animals

    No boarding service; must be received and removed on sale day.

Selling a horse?

Next horse auction: Saturday, November 14

Consign online by Thursday, November 12 at 4:59 PM to be considered for online promotion before the sale.

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