Barnesville Livestock Auctioneer Claims Runner Up Honors

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Ross Parks, runner-up, left, Branin Jack, champion, and Tyler Bell, reserve champion at the November 15 World Livestock Auctioneering Championship Qualifier Contest in Santa Teresa, New Mexico—the only international livestock market in the United States!

(Santa Teresa, NM) – Ross Parks, auctioneer at the Barnesville Livestock Auction and resident of New Concord, earned runner-up honors at the World Livestock Auctioneering Championship Qualifier this past week.

The event, held Nov. 15 at the international livestock market in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, brought together auctioneers from 20 states and three countries, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The competition featured a unique blend of Mexican ranchers, American buyers, and top-tier auctioneers.

This year’s champion was Brennin Jack from Canada, with Tyler Bell of Texas named Reserve Champion. Parks claimed third place, marking a significant achievement on the international stage.

“Thank you for the support you all give me,” Parks said. “Truly blessed to be working for you guys and the consigners that support us.”

The World Livestock Auctioneering Championship highlights the skill and dedication of auctioneers in connecting livestock producers and buyers globally. Santa Teresa Livestock Auction Facebook