December 4, 2026 || Southern Select South Poll Cattle Sale
Location: 2500 Hwy 49 Laurens, SC 293 || Sale starts on December 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST
Welcome!
A message from the owners:
On behalf of the owners of Southern Select Cattle, we would like to extend a warm welcome and sincerely thank you for your interest in our sale and the cattle being offered.
Southern Select Cattle was founded on a shared passion for South Poll cattle and a commitment to promoting functional, efficient, and productive cattle that thrive in practical, forage-based operations. We are proud to bring together a diverse group of consignors representing different backgrounds, breeding philosophies, and geographic regions. This diversity provides buyers with an excellent opportunity to select cattle from a variety of genetics and breeding programs, all with a common emphasis on efficiency and profitability.
One of the things that makes this offering special is the way these cattle have been raised and managed. Our consignors emphasize practical, low-input production systems. They have indicated their cattle are accustomed to electric fencing, rotational grazing, and receiving little to no supplemental feed. These management practices are designed to produce cattle that are adaptable, forage-efficient, and capable of performing under real-world conditions.
We recognize and appreciate the hard work, dedication, and commitment of each of our consignors. Their willingness to offer quality cattle is what makes Southern Select Cattle possible. If you are interested in consigning to one of our future sales, please let us know. We also want to thank our customers, both past and present, for their trust and continued support.
For those unable to attend in person, online bidding will be available through Bestcattlesales.com, allowing buyers from across the country to participate in the sale. Trucking can also be arranged anywhere in the United States, making it convenient for buyers to purchase cattle regardless of their location. We want to make the buying experience as easy and accessible as possible for everyone.
Whether you are attending in person, joining us online, or simply learning more about our sale, we appreciate your interest. We look forward to visiting with you, sharing our passion for South Poll cattle, and helping you find cattle that will be a valuable addition to your operation.
Thank you for your support, and welcome to Southern Select Cattle!
Respectfully, The Owners of Southern Select Cattle
Paul Epting, Rolling Hill Ranch: 864-630-0152
Brooks Dickson, Rose Hill Farm: 770-519-8567
Ethan Foard, Easy E Cattle Co.: 843-672-8993
Bruce Shanks, Sassafras Valley Ranch: 573-578-3945
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. All bidders must pre-register before the auction and will be required to present a valid driver’s license for copy. Once registered, the bidder will receive a numbered buyer’s card.
2. All settlements will be made by cash or check immediately following the close of the auction.
3. Online bidders will be emailed an invoice for each winning lot and contacted at the close of the auction with wire transfer and trucking details. Wire transfer will be expected on the next business day.
4. All animals will be identified by lot number.
5. The opening bid price will be $2,500 on open heifers; $3,500 on bred heifers; $4,500 on cow/calf pairs; $3,000 on bulls. If animals do not meet the minimum, they will be considered “No Sale”.
6. All animals will be available for viewing after 9:00 A.M. on Friday, December 4, 2026.
7. Cattle will be sold according to lot number at each sale. Any changes or addendums will be announced on sale day.
8. Trucking will be available on sale day at buyer expense. Cattle may not be loaded until after the conclusion of the auction, the animal is paid for, and a load out ticket is issued by the clerk and presented to the load out manager. All animals, once sold, become the sole responsibility of the buyer.
9. All sale animals must be registered by consignor prior to being listed in the sale catalog.
10. All weaning age animals being sold without the dam at side, must be weaned 30 days prior to the auction.
11. Bulls over 12 months of age at the time of the sale, must pass a Breeding Soundness Exam (BSE) and be Trichomoniasis tested negative by a licensed veterinarian.
12. All females being sold as bred, must be pregnancy checked, or blood tested to verify pregnancy.
13. Consignor agrees to and is required to provide DNA information on the potential sires to the buyer of a bred animal.
14. A current health certificate is required on each animal consigned upon arrival at the sale. After the auction, health certificates will be transferred to all sold animals as required for shipping.
15. Registration certificates will be transferred to the buyer at the expense of Southern Select Cattle. The buyer is responsible for submitting the proper contact information and SPGCA member number (if applicable) to the clerk for making transfers.
16. Phone bids will be accepted, but arrangements must be made in advance- please see Rule 1.
17. All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk. Southern Select Cattle, Laurens Livestock, and cattle consignors assume no liability or otherwise for any accidents that may occur.
18. All transactions are between the seller and buyer.
HOW TO REGISTER
The first thing you need to do is make sure you are signed up to bid. If you have never signed up you will need to sign up on our Sign Up Page. On the Sign Up Page you will be asked to create an account. See the below image for an example of the form.
You will also be asked to create a username and password. You MUST have a valid email address in order to register. Remember to hit SUBMIT at the end.
You are almost finished and ready to REGISTER for the sale! Simply check your email and activate you account. Once you click on the verification of your email you will see this screen.
If you do not see the above screen then you should see this screen and you can request for the verification email to be resent.
If you do not get the verification email please check your spam folder or contact Victoria Lambert at 713-806-3998 for assistance or send us an email and we will help get your email verified.
Once you are signed into your account you will need to register for the sale. On the home page of Best Cattle Sales look in the drop down for the category/ name of the sale. Remember – You MUST be signed into your account in order to REGISTER. Look for the RED button that says Register For Auction. You will only need to REGISTER one time.