How Auctions Work

The auction process involves the sale of cattle and sheep. The auction will be timed, with animals sold on a per head basis. The standard increment is £10 per head, or a specified increase. A reserve price can be set, and auto-bidding is available. If the reserve is not met the animals will not sell. If the reserve is met the lot will sell to the highest bidder. Once you bid you are committed to buy the stock if you are the highest bidder.

Please note that animals will not be checked by SML (SellMyLivestock), but all listings will need to meet certain criteria and be verified.

Listing Requirements

• All animals must be videoed.
• Where available, all tag numbers must be displayed.
• PDF upload is available for individual weight data.
• A description of the animals is required.
• Average or estimated weight must be provided.

Requirements to Bid

• You must have a registered account.
• You must accept our Terms & Conditions.
• Proof of address may be required.

After the Auction Ends

• The winning bidder and the seller will both be notified.
• A SellMyLivestock representative will contact the buyer to arrange secure payment and assist with transport if needed.
• The buyer has 5 working days from the end of the sale to move the stock, unless otherwise agreed with the seller.
• Transport must be organised by the buyer, although assistance is available from SellMyLivestock.
• The buyer must pay SellMyLivestock the final value of the auction before the livestock are moved.
• Sellers will be instructed to release stock once payment has been received.
• Once the livestock arrive on their farm, the buyer has 24 hours to raise any issues.
• Payment will be released to the seller 24 hours after the buyer confirms receipt of stock without issue.
• Concerns must be reported to support@sellmylivestock.co.uk within the 24-hour window to initiate arbitration.

Payment

• A SellMyLivestock representative will contact the buyer to arrange secure payment.
• Stock will leave the farm once payment is safely received by SellMyLivestock.
• Buyers have 24 hours after delivery/collection to inform SellMyLivestock if the animals are ill, injured, underweight or different to the specification on the auction listing.
• In the event of a dispute, SellMyLivestock's independent arbitration service is here to protect both buyer and seller.

Specifications

If weights are provided, animals must be within 4% of these weights on arrival on farm to allow for gut fill. If an animal weighs more than 4% under the listed weight, the purchase price will be adjusted per kilogram.

• Store Cattle: £5 per kg under
• Store Sheep: £3 per kg under

Video evidence must show the animal being weighed, with a known weight visible on the scale.

All animals must be fit and healthy upon arrival on the farm.

All animal tag numbers must match those on the listing.

Discrepancies and Issues

• If animals appear lame or ill on arrival, notify SellMyLivestock immediately with a video.
• If vet treatment is required, payment will be paused until recovery.
• If the animal is condemned, a full refund will be issued.
• Injuries caused during transport must be verified by your haulier at delivery before contacting SellMyLivestock.
• If the animals differ from the listing or video, contact SellMyLivestock immediately with supporting evidence.