England Cattle Company, based in Mercedes, Texas, held its seventh annual Brahmans on the Rio Production Sale on May 16 at its headquarters. This 100% polled-influenced offering drew more than 120 registered buyers from eight states who participated both in person and through Premier Livestock Auctions. Cattle and genetic lots were sold to buyers in Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Mexico.
More than 100 people attended the weekend festivities, which included a crawfish boil, an excursion to Mexico, the elite sale, and outstanding South Texas hospitality.
Bigfoot Cattle Co. of Schattel, Texas, owned by the Shepherd family, was the volume buyer and purchaser of the high-selling lot, ECC Polled Peach 13/5 (P), for $30,000.
The following were the averages by category:
- 20 lots (including two half interests): $15,568
- 12 open females: $15,417
- 2 bred females (including one half interest): $17,000
- Half interest in herd sire prospect: $21,500
- 1 female-sexed pregnant recipient: $14,500
- 1 aspiration: $20,000
- 10 straws of semen: $2,225 per straw
- 6 embryos: $2,350 per embryo
The 2026 England Cattle Company Brahmans on the Rio Production Sale was dedicated to Mike Risica, owner of Rio Beef Feedyard, past president of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, and an advocate for Brahman and Brahman-influenced cattle. Risica is a strong supporter of agriculture and his local community, making him worthy of this recognition.
The England family is appreciative of the buyers, bidders, and everyone who attended the sale. Chris Shivers of Infinity Cattle Services managed the sale and worked the cattle. The sale was broadcast live with internet bidding through Premier Livestock Auctions. Mike England served as the auctioneer.
