How Auctions Work

The auction process involves the sale of store 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.
• The buyer has 5 working days from the end of the sale to move the stock, unless otherwise agreed with the seller.
• The buyer must pay Sellmylivestock the final value of the auction before the livestock are moved.
• Once the livestock arrive on their farm the buyer has 24hrs to raise any issues.
• After this 24hr period, we will pay the seller the amount owed, minus our commission.

Specifications

If weights are provided, animals must be within 5% of these weights on arrival on farm to allow for gut fill. Evidence must be provided if the criteria is not met.

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

All animal tag numbers must match those on the listing.