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WHY BUY WITH US
Another way to find the cattle you need.
Access cattle beyond your local market
See more stock and options
Save unnecessary journeys
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Tell us what what cattle you need
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No joining fee, no buyer fees
THE PROCESS
Buying through us is straightforward.
1
Join and view live cattle
Full current listings are available to registered members.
2
Find something that interests you
Review the cattle details, images and video and decide whether the opportunity is worth pursuing.
3
If interested enquire or bid
Respond to a Buy Now opportunity or place a bid where cattle are being sold by Timed Auction.
4
Talk to the seller and agree the deal
Ask the questions that matter and agree payment, collection and the final arrangements directly with the seller.
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The conversation remains between buyer and seller.
RESPONDING TO CATTLE LISTINGS
Two ways to respond.
Sellers can choose the route that best suits the cattle and the situation.
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Buy Now
DISCUSS A DIRECT SALE
Where cattle are offered through Buy Now, interested buyers can make contact and discuss the opportunity directly with the seller.
See the opportunity
Review details, images and video
Talk to the seller
Ask what matters to you
Agree the deal
Payment and collection, direct
Timed Auction
BID COMPETITIVELY
Registered buyers can place anonymous bids during the auction period.
One week
2p/kg
Auction length
Minimum bid increase
Anonymous
No upfront fee
All bidders are anonymous
Buyers only pay the agreed price and no other fees
BUYER REQUESTS
Can't see what you need? Tell us.
Registered buyers can tell OpenLivestock what cattle they are looking for. That helps us understand current demand and identify suitable opportunities when cattle come forward.
Type of cattle
What are you looking to buy?
Number required
Roughly how many do you need?
Region / travel distance
Where are you looking?
Special requirements
Breed, organic, TB restricted or other?
FARMER TO FARMER
See the cattle online, then have the conversation.
A listing can tell you a lot, but buying cattle often comes down to asking the right questions.
OpenLivestock helps bring buyer and seller together so you can discuss the cattle, clarify anything that matters and agree the practical details directly.
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