Livestock Bill of Sale Form

The Livestock Bill of Sale should be used any time livestock is being sold from a seller to a buyer. This includes private sales and auctions, and livestock includes many farm animals such as cattle, swine, sheep, goats, chickens and other farm animals. This form serves as a proof of purchase and indicates the who, what and when of the sale.

Important details included in the document are:

• Date of the Sale
• Seller’s Name & Address
• Buyer’s Name & Address
• Description of Livestock
  • Number
  • Color
  • Kind
  • Brand
  • Weight
  • Health
  • Vaccinations
  • Condition
  • Any other relevant information

• Final Purchase Price
• Deposit (if necessary)
• Inspection Period
• Signatures & Dates of Buyer, Seller and any Witnesses

You may also want to have a Certificate of Acknowledgement from a public notary as additional insurance of the final sale terms. Copies of the bill of sale should be given to all parties to keep on record in case of disputes.

• Always be honest
• Offer competitive prices
• Give precise details about the animal
• Know your lowest bargain price
• Take good pictures
• Re-list sale from time to time if the livestock hasn’t sold yet

• Exaggerate the details in advertisements
• Sell sick or old animals
• Set your price too low or too high
• Forget to include the bill of sale
• Forget to have livestock inspected by a vet
• Sell to buyers who don’t have the proper equipment, knowledge or space to raise the livestock