Frequently Asked Questions
- Why are Herdwatch doing this?
The goal of this initiative is to help connect farmers looking to sell cattle with farmers looking to buy cattle, during this period where marts may be closed or operating under severe restrictions due to the Covid-19 / Coronavirus pandemic.
- Is there a cost?
There is no cost for using this service, you don't even need to be a member of Herdwatch. This is a non-commercial initiative purely aimed at supporting our members and all farmers at this difficult time.
- Can I still use my local mart?
Yes, we all trying to help all parts of the farming industry and encourage all farmers to avail of services from locals marts and markets. In cases where only limited services are available, you can still source animals to buy or list animals you want to sell in the Covid Cattle Exchange and use your mart for drop-off, weighing, collection or payments where possible, you should contact your mart in advance to check their services and arrange these.
- Will I receive marketing communications from Herdwatch?
No, you will only receive communications from us in relation to this initiative. Once over, we will delete all your details from our database. Note that you may be contacted by farmers and others who see your listing on our website.
- How long will this be available?
As long as farmers need us and we are able to help, we will keep this service going.
- What's the catch?
There is none. We're just trying to help.
- How do I place a listing?
- Create your listing by telling us whether you want to sell or buy animals using the online form
- Enter your name and contact details along with where you are based
- Tell us how many animals you have to sell or want, their breed, type and add a picture
- Submit it for our website administrator to approve and publish within 24 hours
- Can I remove my listing?
Yes - you can submit a request on the submission form https://info.herdwatch.com/covid-cattle-exchange, just select 'Remove my listing at next update' and we will remove your listing within 24 hours. All listings will expire automatically after 30 days.
- Why is my listing not published immediately?
Herdwatch will provide best efforts to edit each listing and publish it within 24 hours of submission, to ensure consistency and that all listings placed are genuine. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, and cannot be involved or held responsible for any transactions that you may enter into.
- Can I sell or buy sheep as well as cattle?
Yes, just select 'Sheep' as the animal 'Type'.
- Can I put up more than one listing?
Yes - you can add any many listings as you wish.
- Can I edit my listing?
Yes - just remove your existing listing and submit a new listing again.
- Can I hide my phone number?
No, we need to publish this on your listing so potential buyers or sellers can get in contact with you.
- Do I have to include a price?
You don't have to but the more information you provide, the more appealing your listing will be to prospective buyers or sellers.
- Can I submit more than one picture?
We can only support one picture per listing at present.
Thank you for using the Herdwatch Covid Cattle Exchange and we hope this will be of benefit to you during this challenging time.
Together, we will get through this.
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