Dairy

Livestock Exchange is known nationally for its responsive service. We listen, we talk, and we seek to understand farmers' dairy livestock requirements. Then we move rapidly to deliver solutions. Whether it be buying or selling, exporting, leasing, valuation, stock finance, or trading, Livestock Exchange can get it done.

Buying or selling stock for clients is a process we have mastered. We have comprehensive contracts in place, which detail the requirements from the buyer and seller and outline all the conditions which need to be met.

Prior to quoting stock, we have a “COURT SESSION” where we sit down and go thoroughly over the process of buying or selling stock. These sessions are crucial to the overall process and allow us to gauge client needs and objectives, discuss budget constraints and convey precisely how we do business. After this session we are better equipped to tailor a solution.

At Livestock Exchange confidentiality is vital and we recognise that the information disclosed to us is commercially sensitive. The trust farmers place in us to source and sell their livestock is treated with the utmost respect. We are here to get the job done not talk about it.

Standard procedure for purchasing stock:

• Meet with the client and receive instructions on livestock needs and purpose for stock.
• Identify possible stock options for the client.
• View the stock and check records provided by the vendor and evaluate suitability to client's requirements.
• Present stock options to the purchaser, along with full data obtained from vendor's records.
• Arrange viewing of stock with the purchaser if desired.
• Negotiate the terms of sale on behalf of the purchaser and prepare a sale and purchase contract.
• Regularly monitor the stock in between contract date and purchase date to ensure that the conditions of the contract are being met.
• Ensure deposits are made and that finance is in place so the final transaction runs smoothly and on time.
• Organise a final pre-delivery inspection to check the condition of stock and obtain all necessary certification.
• Arrange transportation of livestock to the purchaser if required.

Standard procedure for selling stock:

• Meet with the client and receive instructions on livestock to be sold.
• Collate information and full records on livestock for sale.
• Actively promote the livestock via our agents' networks and online listings to identify possible purchasers.
• Arrange viewing of stock by possible purchasers.
• Negotiate the terms of sale on behalf of the vendor and prepare a sale and purchase contract.
• Regularly monitor the stock in between contract date and purchase date to ensure that the conditions of the contract are being met.
• Oversee the provision of all livestock testing and data to the purchaser and necessary certification.
• Record the tallies and condition of livestock from the vendor's property on the day of the completed transaction.