Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify purchasing opportunities
- Number, type and breed of livestock to be purchased are identified and confirmed.
- Agents and sellers of livestock are researched and reviewed to determine appropriate sources.
- Sales schedules for livestock types are monitored and identified.
- Purchasing prices are researched and evaluated to identify comparative values between sellers and agents.
- Inspect livestock condition
- Health status of livestock is checked using accepted methods.
- Records and documents relating to livestock histories are obtained and verified.
- Suitability of livestock for purchasing purposes is assessed.
- Prices are assessed against livestock condition and enterprise requirements to identify appropriate purchasing values.
- Complete documentation
- Organise transportation
- Carriers appropriate to livestock type and quantity are identified and engaged on suitable terms.
- Timing and dates of transportation and delivery are arranged with transporter, vendors and agents.
- Special needs of livestock are assessed and facilities prepared to ensure timely pick up.
- Animal health checks on arrival are undertaken according to enterprise and legislative requirements.