Tuesday 15th September 2020
SALE OF STORE CATTLE
Sale to commence at 10.30 am
THE COMPANY’S CONDITIONS OF SALE APPLY
PASSPORTS
Consignors are advised that it is their sole responsibility to ensure that the correct PASSPORTS are lodged in the OFFICE prior to sale and ensure that all passports are SIGNED and are in SALE ORDER. Passports MUST arrive in the office with an entry form. While every help will be given by the market staff in the handling of passports; the vendor is responsible for ensuring that the correct documents correspond with each animal.
WITHDRAWAL PERIODS
Purchasers of stock sold through store or breeding sales; Please note that it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that any animals destined for the food chain are out with any withdrawal period. This includes antibiotics; anthelmintics or sheep dip that the seller may have given prior to sale.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE
The buyer of the Store Heifer , or Heifer Calf which subsequently proves to be in calf (sustained by a Veterinary Certificate) will have the option of:-
(a) Returning the animal to the vendor and receiving keep at the rate of £10 per head per week (1st November to 31st March) and £5 per head per week (1st April to 31st October), claiming vets expenses, haulage both ways as well as the purchase price of the animal. OR
(b) Receiving one third of the purchase price from the vendor, plus vet fees in full and final settlement. COMPLAINTS MUST BE INTIMATED WITHIN EIGHT MONTHS OF THE DAY OF SALE.
SA
SCOTCH ASSURED
ASSURED
NON ASSURED
The above abbreviations are displayed in the sale ring for each vendor and their appropriate status. As of 1st January 2015 Forfar Mart will endeavour to ensure all farm assurance status’s are correct at the time of sale, however, we will not be held responsible if previous keepers farm assurance status changes between the point of sale and slaughter.
STORE CATTLE
FUTURE SALES
WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER
WEEKLY PRIMESTOCK SALE
Prime Cattle at 11am, Followed by Young Bulls & OTM's
Prime Sheep & Cast Ewes at 12.30 pm
SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
Sale of Blackface, Whitefaced Ewes, Gimmers and all Classes of Store Lambs Including Show and Sale of Blackface Wedder Lambs
MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER
Forfar’s Ram Extravaganza Annual Multi Breed Ram Sale
SATURDAY 3rd OCTOBER
SHOW & SALE OF STORE CATTLE
LANARK AGRICULTURAL CENTRE & FORFAR AUCTION MARKET
SPECIAL RULES FOR BUYERS/CUSTOMERS TO COVER COVID-19 REGULATIONS
This information is correct at time of printing and is subject to changes in Government Guidelines or Directives regarding the control of the spread of COVID-19.
• Potential purchasers MUST REGISTER with Lawrie & Symington Limited, Lanark Agricultural Centre or Forfar Auction Market prior to the sale and again upon entry to the markethttps://lawrieandsymington.com/entry-forms/ or Tel: 01555 662281 (Lanark) or 01307 462651 (Forfar)
• Please remember that purchaser spaces will be limited, so only ONE person per business/household/flock/social bubble will be allowed entry.
• No children under 16 years old will be able to attend the sales and this must be strictly adhered to as entry will be refused.
• Pregnant ladies must not attend the sale.
• 2m social distancing must be observed wherever possible.
• Viewing will be regulated by a one-way system throughout the mart and is to be permitted for registered buyers only. Please refer to individual sales for the respective Viewing days and times.
• Face coverings/masks are mandatory for all persons entering the market. These must be worn without exception while in the market including sale rings and pens.
• To facilitate the Test and Trace system, all customers/visitors will be required to sign into the market. This process will include declaration that they have not been in contact with anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19, nor are displaying symptoms personally.
• Hand sanitiser stations will be available throughout the market; however, it is strongly recommended that both consigners and buyers have adequate supply and to use it regularly.
• Please follow instructions from market staff and security staff. A private security firm will be in attendance to assist Lawrie & Symington Limited in ensuring social distancing is observed wherever possible.
• Strictly no private videoing/broadcasting on Social Media, or phones etc in the pens or rings.
• If you are unable or do not wish to attend the market but would like to bid on animal(s), then the auctioneers will faithfully execute commission bids for buyers. Please contact them and put your instructions in writing 48 hours in advance of the sale. Alternatively, you can arrange to make a telephone bid during the sale.
Tel: 01555 662281
Please be kind and respect each other to ensure everyone keeps sale at all times
Lanark Agricultural Centre, Lanark, ML11 9AX
Website: www.lawrieandsymington.com
Tel: 01307 462651
Fax: 01555 665100
E-Mail: lanark@lawrieandsymington.com
Forfar Auction Market, 48 John Street, Forfar, DD8 3EZ
Website: www.lawrieandsymington.com
Fax: 01307 464290
E-Mail: forfar@lawrieandsymington.com
Lawrie & Symington Ltd
