Livestock Auction: Every Monday at 2:00 PM
(Except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day if on a Monday)
Weekly Livestock Sales & Consignment Info
State of Michigan Cattle Tagging Requirements
Electronic EID tags are required by the State of Michigan to market all bovine animals. All cattle must have EID ear tags when they arrive. If your cattle or calves do not have tags, we can provide tags for $4.00 each and run them through our head chute for installation for an additional $3.00 per head.
Selling At Auction
- Sunday Drop-Off: Livestock, hay, and straw can be delivered on Sundays between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Please include your name and full mailing address.
- Monday Drop-Off: Items may be brought in on the Monday of the sale between 8:00 AM and sale time.
- Unloading Docks: Livestock is unloaded and consigned at either the east side of the auction barn which has back-up docks or on the west side of the auction barn which is a pull-through dock.
- Fast Settlements: Checks will be issued within minutes of your item sales.
Buying At Auction
- Before Bidding: If you would like to bid on items during the auction, first visit the office and obtain a number.
- Assigned Number: The same number can be used every time you buy and sell.
- Payment Methods: After winning a bid, you may pay in the office using cash or a negotiable check.
- Hauling Services: Trucking is available for an additional fee.
- Disclaimers: Napoleon Livestock is not responsible for livestock, items, or accidents after a sale is finalized.
Farm Machinery Consignment Auction
Held the first Saturday of April each year at 9:00 AM.
Accepted Consignment Items
We accept any farm machinery, farm-related items, shop items, trailers, lawnmowers and lawn equipment, and cars and trucks with titles. Long guns with ID are also welcome.
Consignment Drop-Off Schedule
- Saturday Before Auction: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Week of Auction (Tuesday–Friday): 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Please stop in the office first to consign your items.
Napoleon Livestock Commission Company
Your best choice for weekly auctions and equipment sales!