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The 2022 American Royal Livestock Show

The American Royal Livestock Show was held from October 5th through the 23rd. This year, the Junior Premium Livestock Auction took place on October 14th. Colonel Andy White was the auctioneer. He has been honored as the 2016 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, and he is one of only two auctioneers who have won the auction industry’s “Triple Crown.” 

Colonel Andy White, auctioneer

 

Bradley Cummins, Cooper Cummins, Reserve Grand Champion Steer exhibitor; Cara Cummins, Grand Champion Goat exhibitor; Crew Cummins, and Destiny Cummins

 

Harper Henney, Grand Champion Market Steer exhibitor

Featured in the November 12, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Next Level Images

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