FAQ's

FAQ's

  • Are you a NEW Client? I have never Sold Cattle through Sullivan Livestock before, what form do I need to set up my details?

    If you are a new client, we ask you to complete our new client form to provide us with your details to facilitate transactions on your behalf.  Our new Client Details Form is available on our website as a PDF file.  Click the link below to view the form in your browser.  Once the form opens in your browser, print and complete the form with your details and return it to us.


    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE NEW CLIENT FORM



  • Have your DETAILS CHANGED since you last sold with us?

    If  you think your details might have changed since you last sold with us please click on the link below, fill in the form & return it to our office so we can check them to what we currently have on hand.


    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE UPDATE CLIENT DETAILS FORM

  • How to Complete Your NVD Correctly

    Consigned to & Destination information for our sales are as follows


    Destination PIC: QDWG2000 Gympie Regional Council


    Destination Address: Saleyards Rd, Gympie 4570


    Consigned to: Sullivan Livestock & Rural Services


    53 Tozer Street Gympie 4570


    The link below provides some great information on how to complete your NVD correctly.


    https://www.integritysystems.com.au/about/news--events/news/2022/seven-mistakes-to-avoid-when-filling-out-your-lpa-nvd/

  • My Details have changed (GST Status, Address/phone/email, Bank Account etc.) What do I need to do?

    It is the vendor’s responsibility to Notify the Sullivan Livestock Office of any changes to their GST status, Address/phone/email, Bank Account etc. BEFORE the sale of their Cattle. Please fill in a new Client Details Form or advise us through our Contact Us Form on our website.

  • What are the fees and charges we can expect when selling cattle through Sullivan Livestock ?

    Gympie Meatworks & Liveweight Store Sales


    AGENT FEES

    Commission: 5% + GST

    Reading Fee: $1.00 + GST per head


    COUNCIL YARD DUES

    Liveweight Sales $8.46 + GST per head

    * Dipping (If applicable) $1.96 + GST per head


    GOVT. FEES

    Govt Trans Levy: $5.00 (NO GST) per head


    Gympie Calf Sales


    AGENT FEES

    Commission: 5% + GST

    Reading Fee: $1.00 + GST per head


    COUNCIL YARD DUES

    Calves $3.19 + GST per head

    Vealers $4.23 + GST per head

    * Dipping (If applicable) $1.73 + GST per head


    GOVT. FEES

    Calves: less than 100kg $0.90c (NO GST) per head

    more than 100kg $5.00 (NO GST) per head

    Sheep: $0.20c (NO GST) per head

    Goats: $0.38c (NO GST) per head


    Woolooga Sales


    AGENT FEES

    Commission: 5% + GST

    Reading Fee: $1.00 + GST per head


    Yard Dues $5.50 + GST per head

    * Dipping (If applicable) $1.50 + GST per head


    GOVT. FEES

    Govt Trans Levy: $5.00 (NO GST) per head

  • What paperwork do we need to sell cattle at a Sale?

    All cattle Sales require –

    • A fully accredited NVD that has your PIC number printed on it by computer.
    • WE DO NOT ACCEPT APP QR CODE NVD'S
    • Edition C0720. No other/older versions will be accepted. If you do not have this form you will need to phone the MLA on 1800 683 111 or visit: https://www.mla.com.au/login-with-mymla-page/ to order your printed NVD Book or to obtain an Emergency NVD. 
    • Brand new clients who have never registered for LPA please read the instruction here Brand New Clients – myMLA LPA registration instructions
    • The cost involved to register for LPA is $90 +GST for 3 years.
    • If you have not sold with us previously, you will also need to complete a Client Details form which can be downloaded from our website or obtained by phoning our office on 54829252.

    Calf Sales require –

    • A fully accredited NVD that has your PIC number printed on it by computer. Edition C0720. No other/older versions will be accepted.
    • WE DO NOT ACCEPT APP QR CODE NVD'S
    • If you do not have this form you will need to phone the MLA on 1800 683 111 or visit: https://www.mla.com.au/login-with-mymla-page/ to order your printed NVD Book or to obtain an Emergency NVD.
    • Brand new clients who have never registered for LPA please read the instruction here Brand New Clients – myMLA LPA registration instructions
    • If you are selling Sheep or Goats you will need a Sheep or Goat NVD. To obtain these forms you will need to phone the MLA on 1800 683 111 or visit: https://www.mla.com.au/login-with-mymla-page/ to order your Sheep or Goat NVD Book or to obtain an Emergency NVD.
    • The cost involved to register for LPA is $90 +GST for 3 years.
    • Once again if you have not sold with us previously, you will also need to complete a Client Details form which can be downloaded from our website or obtained by phoning our office on 54829252.
  • What time do cattle have to be at the yards ready for sale day?

    Gympie Meatworks & Liveweight Store Sales

    • Cattle have to be at the Saleyards by 6 pm on the Sunday night prior to Monday’s Sale
    • Yardman are at the yards ready to start receiving cattle at 9 am.

    Gympie Pig & Calf Sales

    • Calves & Sheep need to be at the Saleyards by 10 am on the Wednesday Morning.
    • Yardman are at the yards ready to start receiving at 8 am

    Woolooga Sales

    • Curfew is strictly 6pm on the Wednesday Night prior to Thursday’s Sale, Cattle must be at the Woolooga Saleyards before 6pm.
    • Yardman are at the Woolooga yards ready to start receiving at 12 noon
  • When are your sales held and what time do they start?

    Gympie Meatworks & Liveweight Store Sales

    • Sales are held every 2nd Monday at the Gympie Saleyards
    • Meatworks Sale starts at 8 am
    • Liveweight Store Sale starts at 11 am.

    Gympie Calf Sales

    • Sales are held approximately once a month on a Wednesday at the Gympie Saleyards. Contact our office for dates.
    • Sale of Sheep will commence at 11 am followed by Sale of Calves immediately after. All bobby calves will be sold 1st. 

    Woolooga Sales

    • Special Sales are held throughout the year as well as our Female Breeder sales.
  • Do cattle need to be fitted with a NLIS tag?

    Yes all cattle must be fitted with a NLIS device before being transported from Property to Saleyards.

  • Do cattle need to be branded?

    A branding exemption is currently in place and cattle producers are not required to brand cattle with a live weight in excess of 100kg before sale.


    Yes if cattle weigh 100kg’s (approx 3 mths) or more they must be branded. Anything under 100 kg’s does not need to be branded.

  • I recently sold cattle at one of you sales, when can I expect payment?

    Payment is 10 workings days from the date of sale. We post out a payment remittance to vendors in the post on the day that payment is made.

  • Do I Need To Transfer My NLIS Tags?

    NO. You DO NOT need to transfer your NLIS tag numbers to us. As part of our service, Sullivan Livestock transfer all NLIS tags from your PIC onto the SALEYARD PIC and then onto the BUYERS PIC. 

  • Optional Fees & Charges for Buyers

    Optional Buyer Charges

    Dipping: $1.96 + GST p/hd

    Dectomax: $3.00 - $5.00 + GST p/hd depending on weight

    Non Sale cattle yard dues: $1.96 p/hd per day


    Feeding

    Round Bale: Current market price

    Square Bale: Current market price


    Clearing Charges

    Inspection Fee: $3.00 + GST per head

    Visual Fee: $2.00 + GST per head

    Minimum Charge: $30.00 + GST  


To download the file to your PC, right mouse click on the above link and select “Save target as” or “Save link as” (depending on your browser), to specify the location to save the file to on your PC. You will need a PDF reader to open/view the file. Adobe Reader can be downloaded free from www.adobe.com if it is not alrady installed on your PC.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR NVD CORRECTLY

The link below provides some great information on how to complete your NVD correctly.

Consigned to & Destination information for our sales are as follows

Destination PIC: QDWG2000

Gympie Regional Council

Destination Address: Saleyards Rd, Gympie 4570

Consigned to: Sullivan Livestock & Rural Services

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