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Emma returned with her laptop.

The screen displays a scanned PDF file.

"The electronic version has been archived, and the paper version has been bagged."

Su Chen took the file bag and checked it again.

The land certificate is fine; the address matches the actual area of ​​Sunset Ranch.

The livestock operation license is valid.

The business scope includes beef cattle breeding, raising, and sales.

The record of successful epidemic prevention has the author's signature and the official seal of the veterinary station.

The most recent quarantine was two months ago, and the herd was free of disease and prohibited drug residues.

The bank statement showed an account balance of over seventeen million US dollars.

This was accumulated from selling top-quality beef and ore.

"Call the auction house and submit the necessary documents."

Su Chen pushed the file bag to Emma.

Emma picked up the landline and dialed the Montana Livestock Auction House.

"Hello, I'm Emma Wilson from Sunset Ranch. I previously inquired about the pre-qualification process for the auction."

"The materials are ready now, can we send them over?"

The voice of the review specialist came from the other end of the phone.

"You can send it to our official email address. Please indicate the ranch name and the date of the auction in the email subject. We will arrange for review after receiving it."

Emma hung up the phone and sent the scanned documents in a package.

The title should read "Sunset Ranch - Angus Calves Special - Pre-qualification Materials for Bidding".

Su Chen got up, walked out of the study, and went through the corridor to the main house entrance.

Old Tom is over at the barn, inspecting the fence.

The veterinarian was in the cold chain area, organizing medicine boxes.

Su Chen beckoned, and the two put down their work and came over.

"sit."

Su Chen gestured to the bench by the door.

Old Tom sat down and took a cigarette out of his pocket.

It didn't have any food in it, it was just holding it in its mouth.

He stood to the side, holding a notepad in his hand.

Su Chen spoke:

"Next Wednesday, at the auction house, we will be auctioning 180 Angus calves."

"The standards for inspecting cattle will be finalized today."

Old Tom took the cigarette out of his mouth.

"Age, weight, bone structure, coat color, and mental state are the key indicators."

"The ideal age is between six and eight months. Too young and the body is weak; too old and the adaptability is poor."

"Weight should be measured by shoulder height and chest circumference, not just by the scale. Some cattle have large frames but little meat, while others look fat but have small frames."

He opened the record board.

"I'll list a few points from a health perspective."

"He coughs and wheezes terribly; he has respiratory problems and won't recover well even on the ranch."

"He has severe diarrhea, weak digestive system, and is prone to problems when changing environments."

"Swelling of the joints is not good; it could be due to inflammation or a genetic defect."

"They look so listless. These cows either have a chronic disease or are in very poor health."

Old Tom nodded in agreement.

"The skeleton should be well-proportioned, with a broad chest, a straight back, and powerful hind legs."

"The coat should be shiny; dull and rough coats indicate poor nutrition or internal diseases."

"The cow needs to be quick to react, and it should look up and observe when people get close. We don't want the kind that just sits there listlessly."

After listening, Su Chen stated his request.

"All bidding calves must meet all the standards; substandard products will not be accepted."

"One hundred and eighty heads, and each one must meet the standard; not a single one can be missing."

Old Tom, with a cigarette dangling from his lips but not lighting it, smiled.

"This standard isn't high, but if it's strictly enforced, at least 30% of the cattle at auction will be eliminated."

"Then let's sieve it."

Su Chen's tone was indifferent.

"Sunset Ranch doesn't accept substandard products."

This is a closed record board.

"I will bring my medical examination tools to the site, including a thermometer, stethoscope, and quarantine record form."

After the three finished discussing, Su Chen got up and went to the spare livestock shed.

Juan was leading his men to clean inside.

High-pressure water guns are used to wash the ground.

Use a brush to clean the stains in the corner of the wall.

Finally, use a dry mop to absorb the water.

Louis was carrying a sprayer.

Disinfectant was sprayed on every wall and every pillar.

Su Chen stood at the door and glanced around; the floor was so clean it could reflect light.

There was a disinfectant smell in the air, not pungent, and the concentration was just right.

"How long have you been ventilating?"

Juan turned off the water gun.

"After rinsing, it was left to dry all morning, and the ventilation is still going on. It should be completely dry by tonight."

Su Chen entered the livestock shed and used his Earth Treasure Hunting skill to scan the underground.

The radar image in my mind shows...

The underground soil is dense, with no cavities, no water accumulation, and no underground rivers.

The ground is flat enough that the calves won't slip when they stand on the bedding.

Black Fang led his pack of wolves on patrol around the livestock shed.

Gray Shadow guards the east side, Gale guards the west side, and Snowclaw guards the north side.

Black Fang led two teams of wolves, moving back and forth on the south side.

Any stranger who approaches will be detected immediately.

Lingfeng hovered in the air, overlooking the entire ranch boundary from high above.

No suspicious vehicles or personnel were found.

The brown bear, Dazhuang, is moving the isolation fence, gripping the iron bars with its forelimbs.

Step by step, they walked from the tool shed to the spare livestock shed.

He placed the railing in the designated spot, then turned back to move the next one.

The feeding troughs and watering devices were also moved to their locations by Dazhuang.

Juan was in charge of assembling and securing it.

Su Chen walked to the Spirit Spring area.

The sound of the spring water gushing out was louder than a few days ago, and the water flow was noticeably faster.

Su Chen squatted down and reached out to test the water temperature.

As before, it's cool but not icy to the touch.

He scooped up a handful of water and looked at it.

The water is clear, free of impurities, and odorless.

A prompt appeared on the system panel:

[Increased water source activity]

[The flow of the spiritual spring has increased by 15%]

Water quality testing: High-quality mineral water with stable mineral content and no pollution.

[It is recommended that the host be continuously monitored; no intervention is needed at this time.]

Su Chen didn't make a sound, but silently noted the change.

The spring is one of the ranch's core resources.

When cattle drink the spring water, the meat quality will improve faster and their health will be enhanced.

The increased flow now means that more pastures can be irrigated.

It even covers all nine major pastoral areas.

But this is just a preliminary idea; how exactly to use it is still unknown.

We'll have to wait until the group is expanded before we can make further plans.

Su Chen got up, patted the dirt off his knees, and walked back to the main house.

Emma came to greet her.

"The auction house has replied; the pre-qualification review has been passed."

"Bidding license plates will be collected on-site. The earlier the number, the better; we are number seven."

Su Chen nodded.

A higher serial number means that you won't be affected by previous bidders when you place your bid.

You can do it at your own pace.

At this moment, Su Chen saw Ben walking over from the direction of the veterinary station.

"The medical examination tools are ready: a thermometer, a stethoscope, and a quarantine record form. Just bring them with you."

I stood at the door and didn't go inside.

"In addition, I suggest that when inspecting cattle, we should not only look at their health status, but also at their vaccination records."

"Some cows have been vaccinated, but the records are incomplete; these cannot be kept."

"If something is missed, it could cause problems when we get back."

Su Chen agreed.

"Anyone with incomplete records will be eliminated."

After Ben left, Su Chen sat in the study, his fingers lightly tapping the table.

Old Tom pushed open the door and came in, holding a hand-drawn map in his hand.

"I've planned the transportation route from the auction house to the ranch. There are three alternative routes, and I'll prioritize this one."

He pointed to one of them.

"This road has the best conditions and the fewest bumpy sections, so the calves won't suffer too much on the truck."

"The other two are backup options, which can be used temporarily in case of road blockages or road construction."

Su Chen took the map, looked at it, confirmed it was okay, and handed it to Emma to save.

As evening fell, Su Chen stood at the entrance of the main house, gazing at the panoramic view of Sunset Ranch.

The spare livestock shed has been cleaned and disinfected, and all isolation pens and feed troughs are in place.

The Black Fang wolf pack patrolled the border, Ling Feng circled high in the sky, and Da Zhuang continued working at the mine.

The cattle grazed peacefully in the pasture, and everything seemed normal.

The unusual activity at the spring continued, with the water flow increasing slightly compared to the morning.

Su Chen was thinking to himself that once the group was expanded, he would have to study the changes in the spiritual spring carefully.

If the increased flow can be utilized, irrigation can be achieved across the entire area.

The quality of grasslands in the nine major pastoral areas can be further improved.

At that time, the carrying capacity of the cattle herd will be more than 680 head.

But that's a story for later. Right now, the most important thing is the auction next Wednesday.

Emma came out of the house, holding a folder in her hand.

"The auction house has confirmed that our bidding qualification is valid. We have bid number seven, and we will collect our bid on-site."

Su Chen took the folder, flipped through it, and then handed it back to her.

"Preparations are almost complete."

Su Chen spoke in a calm tone, but his eyes held a hint of certainty.

Emma nodded, turned around and went back into the house to continue her work.

Su Chen stood at the door, looking at the cattle herds in the distant pasture.

Black Fang led his pack of wolves back from the border.

I squatted down at his feet and looked up at him.

He bent down and patted Hei Feng on the head.

One hundred and eighty calves; the outcome will be revealed on Wednesday.

.......

Tuesday morning.

Su Chen, along with Old Tom and Veterinarian Ben, drove their pickup truck to the Montana Livestock Auction House.

They're going to check on the cattle beforehand to determine which one is the best, so they can conduct the auction more effectively.