GIPSA Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards A : Alleges Ernest R. Gard, d/b/a Gard Cattle Company Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act (PDF; 56KB)

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

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1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20250-3601 Web: www.gipsa.usda.gov

Release No.: 85-16 Contact:

Catherine M. Grasso, [phone] [e-mail]

GIPSA Alleges Ernest R. Gard, d/b/a Gard Cattle Company Violated the Packers and Stockyards Act

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has found evidence that Ernest R. Gard (Gard), d/b/a Gard Cattle, Company, Clovis, N.M., failed to pay, when due, the full amount of the purchase price for livestock.

GIPSA filed a complaint against Gard on Nov. 14, 2016. The complaint can be found on the GIPSA website: www.gipsa.usda.gov/psp/enforcement.aspx. If the allegations are admitted, or proven in an oral hearing, Gard may be ordered to cease and desist from violating the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, suspended, and/or assessed a civil penalty.

Gard engaged in the business of buying and selling livestock in commerce as a dealer for his own account; is registered with the Secretary of Agriculture; and doing business as Gard Cattle Company.

The P&S Act is a fair trade practice and payment protection law that promotes fair and competitive marketing environments for the livestock, meat, and poultry industries.

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