Terms and Conditions of Cattle, Horse, & Other Livestock Auctions:
Any announcements from the "Auction Block"  will take precedence over those printed below.

	Cattle: Seller Representation: We tell you what the seller tell us regarding exposure dates, bulls exposed to,  past vaccinations, age, temperament, etc.; and we make no warrantee regarding the accuracy of that information - bidding on the animals indicates you have satisfied yourself as to all aspects of the animal and no one else is responsible. In the case of purebred cattle, the animal is represented by the seller as to pedigree and tattoo, and all other information from 1. above - any further dispute is between buyer & seller. Veterinarian Inspection: Pregnancy Testing:  We publish or announce from the block the name of the vet and his/her opinion of the length of pregnancy and that the animal is believed to be safe "in calf" on the day of testing (usually the day before the auction). Accuracy:  Many will tell you that their vet is very accurate, but no vet will tell you that they can accurately determine the length of pregnancy when pregnancy is advanced beyond 120 days.  The fact is, that after 3-4 months of pregnancy, the accuracy diminishes greatly, and variations of one month or more in either direction are common.  Use the vet's  opinion of length of pregnancy in addition to exposure dates, and watch the cattle for signs of oncoming calving.  Many cows can vary by up to 2 weeks in earlier or later from their actual due date. Semen Testing of Bulls:  In most cases, the semen testing of bulls has been done prior to arrival at the auction yard, and any bulls selling as "semen tested satisfactory" will have a vet  certificate identifying the bull and the results of the test and the date of the test. Buyer Obligations: Buyers are required to pay for any purchases of livestock on the day of the auction.  Those buyers using a credit facility such as a Breeder/Feeder Association, FCC, Chartered Bank, or Credit Union must have a letter of authorization or purchase order indicating the maximum  amount to be purchased (and any other conditions required by the creditor) faxed to Johnstone  Auction Mart Ltd. at least 24 hours prior to the auction.  If the cattle must be branded with  the creditor's brand, we prefer the branding be done at our facility before leaving. All risk of purchases becomes the buyer's as soon as the animal is declared 'sold', Johnstone Auction Mart Ltd. retains ownership of the cattle until full settlement has been made and cheques have cleared the bank.  You may also pay by debit card (check with  your bank to make sure your limit per transaction is high enough) or credit card (2.5% administration fee is added). In the case of cattle which are "safe in calf" according to the opinion of the vet, there is no further warrantee of the continuing pregnancy of the cow/heifer.  As anyone in the cattle business is aware, many things can happen to cows to cause them to abort the fetus,  including falls, bunting by other cattle, poor feed, etc., and finding a fetus from the first or second trimester of pregnancy can be difficult, even in a smaller corral - some times it  may just be absorbed by the cow and no evidence can be found. Physical Soundness:  Due to cost and time constraints, physical soundness exams are rarely done on cattle before auction.  Please do your own inspection of feet, legs, udder, etc.  before buying - bidding on the animals indicates you have satisfied yourself as to all  aspects of the animal and no one else is responsible. All announcements from the auction block take precedence over any printed matter available to the buyer - please give these announcements your careful attention!
	Horses, Sheep, Goats, and other livestock: We represent the livestock as they are represented to us regarding exposure, pregnancy, training, etc. by the seller and are not responsible for any inaccuracies.  Johnstone Auction Mart Ltd. acts as an  agent only in the marketing of the livestock between buyer & seller, and any legal action that may in exceptional cases be taken, must be taken between the buyer and seller themselves. Bidding on the animals indicates you have satisfied yourself as to all aspects of the animal  and no one else is responsible. Buyers are required to pay for any purchases of livestock on the day of the auction. All risk of purchases becomes the buyer's as soon as the animal is declared 'sold', Johnstone Auction Mart Ltd. retains ownership of the livestock until full settlement has been made and cheques have cleared the bank.  You may also pay be debit card (check with  your bank to make sure your limit per transaction is high enough) or credit card (2.5% administration fee is added).
	Accidents: Although precautions are taken to protect the safety and comfort of buyers, livestock can be unpredictable and at times dangerous.  Johnstone Auction Mart Ltd. and staff assume no  responsibility in this matter, and disclaim any liability. legal or otherwise, in the event of accident or loss of property - use caution around ALL livestock!