Purchasing livestock: what buyers need to consider
Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
This guide looks at the legal and practical considerations to have in mind when buying livestock.
It deals with transactions between businesses when buying and selling in the course of their respective businesses only.
This guide is split into three sections:
- Pre-purchase considerations
- Buying from another business; and
- Buying at auction sale.