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Rules & Regulations

Here you will find the rules and regulations for sellers to participate in Landmark Mercantile Livestock Auctions, regarding cattle, sheep, goats, and dairy cattle, for both in-state and out-of-state livestock.

In-State Livestock

Bulls

  • To sell bulls aged 1 year and older as breeding stock, show proof of a negative Trichomoniasis (Trich) test within 60 days prior to the auction.

  • ​Bulls that are 1 year of age or younger are not required to have a Trich test.

  • We can provide a Trich test and it cattle will be sold at the next available auction, upon receiving the results. Consigner will be required to pay all vet fees, feed and yardage

  • To sell bulls as slaughter aged 1 year and older have to have a pending Trich test.

  • Bulls with a positive Trich test result can and will be sold as slaughter cattle.

  • Brand Required 

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Cows, Calves & Steers

  • Cattle are required to be branded and the brand must be pealed

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Dairy Cattle

  • For in-state there are no requirements for health papers or Negative TB Test.

  • Brand is required

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Sheep

  • All sheep are required to have brand - ear tag, paint brand or ear tattoo.

  • Brand tag/scrapie tag, prior to sale.

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Goats

    • All goats are required to have brand - ear tag, paint brand or ear tattoo.

    • Brand tag/scrapie tag, prior to sale.

    • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Cattle without a brand or proof of ownership will be sold as strays by the New Mexico Livestock Board at the Landmark Livestock Auction. Proof of ownership must be provided at a later date to receive funds.

Out-of-State Livestock

Bulls

  • To sell bulls aged 1 year and older as breeding stock, show proof of a negative Trichomoniasis (Trich) test within 60 days prior to the auction.

  • ​Bulls that are 1 year of age or younger are not required to have a Trich test.

  • We can provide a Trich test and it cattle will be sold at the next available auction, upon receiving the results. Consigner will be required to pay all vet fees, feed and yardage

  • To sell bulls as slaughter, you are required to have a pending Trich test or negative Trich test.

  • We have a have a Vet here to Trich test and can get it done for you.

  • Bulls with a positive Trich test result can and will be sold as slaughter cattle.

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Cows, Calves & Steers

  • Must meet state of origins requirements.

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Dairy Cattle

  • Dairy cattle are required to have health papers and a negative TB within 60 days test. No TB test it will be sold as slaughter.

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Sheep

  • Sheep are required to have scrapie tag

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Goats

  • Goats are required to have scrapie tag.

  • Hauling permit is required - Call us at (575) 635-4173

Buying Livestock that will be transported across state lines will be required to pay the fee for Out of State Exit Papers.

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