Purchasing livestock: what buyers need to consider

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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.
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