Collection and transport of purchased livestock is a major consideration of bidders. Accurate and complete detail will attract stronger attention
Delivery Points
- Specify the pick-up location and the distance/direction from nearest town
- Example - "On farm, 15km southwest of Boyanup on Railway Road"
- Handy Hint - Consider delivering small mobs to a central location like nearby saleyards
Nearest Delivery Town
- Identify the nearest well-known town and district to leverage AuctionsPlus nationwide buying pool
- Fun Fact - Location is consistently rated by bidders as being significant in making bidding decisions
Trucking Access
- Make it simpler for buyers to avoid sending the wrong vehicle to collection, by providing accurate road (private and public) access and on-farm loading details.
- Important - Unless stated, trucking access covers access to both the property and the closest state/council public road.
Wet Weather Accessible
- Good roads can go bad quickly with a little rain. If property access is affected by recent rain, it's essential to note in the assessment
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Fun Fact - 'All-weather access' means roads and stream crossings can support operation of vehicles and no more than one foot of water shall pass across them for brief intervals during a flood of 100-year frequency.
Loading Facilities
- Clear detail as to whether ramps are side-loading, rear-loading, single, double or triple deck makes a truckies life simpler and speeds loading
- Make note of any additional instructions in the Trucking Access Additional Details field
Delivery Comments
- Include any and all additional information that will make delivery simpler, quicker and minimise expense
- For example, "No delivery on Sunday", or "24-hours' notice required"
Weighing Instructions
If the livestock has been offered c/kg liveweight, it is essential for the agent to specify the location and terms of weighing- For example, "Weigh full less 5% at local weighbridge", or "To be weighed after overnight wet curfew at local saleyards, pickup by 9am."