Keeping the well-being of our livestock as our main priority not only keeps their quality of life high; it also makes our business more competitive. 

We do this by keeping livestock safe, comfortable and healthy. Our family-owned stockyards employs 24/7/365 yard hands who not only utilize the methods and techniques of our management system, and we also take the necessary steps to verify their compliance.

We’re certified through the Livestock Marketing Association and stand by their code of marketing standards and principles. This means our hands have been certified according to program guidelines. 

Facility Guidelines:

• Livestock received at the Payne County Stockyards will be handled and treated appropriately.
• Aggressive handling or improper treatment of livestock is prohibited and should be immediately reported to management.
• All livestock are monitored upon arrival to determine their fitness and marketability. Management reserves the right to refuse unfit or unmarketable livestock.
• Non-ambulatory animals cannot offload at our facility due to strict USDA market slaughter guidelines.
• Any livestock injured on property will receive swift, appropriate treatment.
• Held-over livestock will have access to feed and water within 24 hours - or sooner - as prescribed by law.

By investing in proper job training we can help ensure risks to employees and animal health and safety are minimized.