Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is conducting the Fifth Annual Cutting Stallion Auction from now until Jan. 15, 2003. All proceeds will benefit two important equine programs at the university: the Orthopaedic Research Center and the Preservation of Equine Genetics program.

The stud services of approximately 20 champion-bred stallions will be offered at the auction. Interested horse owners can visit https://www.csuequineortho.com to see photos of the horses, listed auction stud fees, check bid updates and read other details on each stallion. Posted stud fees for the auction are 50 percent below standard stud fees.

Bids can be made by telephone, fax, and e-mail and are accepted in increments of $250 above the minimum posted stud fee found on the web site. Those who have made bids will be notified if a higher bid is made and will be given the opportunity to increase their bid anytime before the end of the auction. Bidding closes at 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Jan. 15, 2003.

Bids do not include chute, booking fees or reproductive costs. Winning bid amounts in excess of published stud fees are tax deductible