RD1 Livestock Services
About RD1 Livestock
Established in 2006, RD1's livestock division is growing from strength to strength. Why? Because we have a professional, dairy focused sales team. The best in the business. And they are committed to providing results ahead of your expectations.
RD1 Livestock act as agents for sellers wishing to sell livestock and purchasers interested in livestock for sale. We work with customers to purchase or sell livestock by public auction, at dispersal auctions held on farm, or by bringing buyers and sellers directly together.
RD1 Livestock services include:
- Weekly sales
- On farm auctions
- Feeder calf sales
- Weekly grazing (winter)
- Annual service bull auctions
- Annual pedigree dairy auctions
- Live export - dairy heifers
We have RD1 Livestock Agents throughout the North Island and in Southland, with a reputation for service excellence, honesty and reliable advice. To extend our services nationwide, we depend on your support.
So why not work with us? If you have livestock for sale, phone RD1 Livestock on 0800 548 339 to speak to your nearest RD1 Livestock Agent.
RD1 Livestock Services
Weekly sales
At RD1 Livestock, we make it our business to ensure our weekly sales are professionally run, organised and well attended. We run regular livestock auctions in the Waikato and Taranaki regions, as follows:
- Cambridge sale
Held every Tuesday at the Cambridge Lodge, State Highway 1, Karapiro, Cambridge. Start time is 11.30am as advertised in the Waikato Times. - Otorohanga sale
Held every Wednesday at 327 Rangiatea Road, Otorohanga. Start time is 10.30am or as advertised in Waikato Times every Saturday. - Kaponga sale
Held monthly on a Thursday on Duthie Road, Kaponga. Start time is 11.30am as advertised in the Taranaki Daily News.
If you have livestock for sale, phone RD1 Livestock on 0800 548 339 to speak to your nearest RD1 Livestock Agent.
On farm auctions
Our vendors receive a professional display, enhanced by top class facilities; providing the best environment for a successful sale.
- Selling venue - we provide a secure and functional operation with a large facility that is warm and dry to cater for all types of weather. Within the RD1 Livestock marquee, you will find: a portable aluminium ring; separate branding race; and numerous draughting facilities. All of this combines to having your cows for sale well presented for buyers to view.
- Mobile office - our auction facility is fully mobile within a trailer, which also contains a fully functional office. The team have registrations, invoices and catalogues on hand to provide to buyers at the auction.
- Auction operation - all facets of your sale will be operated by experienced RD1 Livestock Agents with the utmost integrity.
Buyers and vendors claim this is the best auction facility they have experienced; and we have the best Auctioneers within the industry which has enabled us to generate many successful sales over several years.
Feeder calf sales
RD1 Livestock runs weekly feeder calf sales in Otorohanga (Mondays), Cambridge (Tuesdays) and in Hawera (Thursdays) during spring.
- Facilities are undercover, warm and dry
- All calves are tagged and draughted into lines
- Cartage arranged by carriers at set prices. All calves are pre-tagged and selected on farm
- All facilities have saw dust flooring for warmth and health benefits
- Farmers can deliver calves to auction themselves
In 2011 sales will commence mid-July and run as follows:
- Otorohanga saleyards, every Monday
Capacity up to 500, under cover, sawdust flooring, sprayed out weekly. Buyers predominately King Country and Te Awamutu rearers. - Cambridge saleyards, every Tuesday
Capacity up to 1,100, under cover, fully enclosed, sawdust flooring, sprayed out weekly. Large numbers sold to Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, Northland and local rearers. - Hawera show grounds, every Thursday
Capacity up to 500 daily, under cover, sawdust flooring, sprayed out weekly. Numerous calves purchased by Manawatu buyers.
If you're looking for seasonal consistency and professional service then look no further; contact your local RD1 Livestock Agent.
Weekly grazing (winter)
Our team of agents can arrange short term winter grazing in the lower South Island.
We have 12 month contracts for yearling heifers available. And we aim for quality grazing rather than large quantities of livestock.
Phone RD1 Livestock on 0800 548 339 for further information.
Annual service bull auctions
These are held primarily in September/October annually. Many of these auctions have been operating for over 15 years.
- Annual Registered Hereford service bulls, primarily dairy focused
- Numerous mixed breed service bull auction for Dairy farmers; the largest all breeds auction has 500 service bulls offered
Phone RD1 Livestock on 0800 548 339 for further information.
Annual pedigree dairy auctions
RD1 Livestock conducts annual pedigree dairy auctions in April/May annually. Some of these auctions have been held annually for 40 years.
The auctions include dairy heifers, yearling heifers, cows and service bulls and are held on farm.
Phone RD1 Livestock on 0800 548 339 for further information.
Live export - dairy heifers
RD1 Livestock arranges live export of stock. Here we deal primarily in dairy cattle for export. We've experienced strong demand from overseas in the last few years.
We source cattle (generally Friesian or Jersey heifers) for most exporters; all year round purchasing.
Why export?
- Extra value for F12+ Friesian weaners or yearling heifers - above the level the local domestic market can sustain
- An opportunity to sell lower indexed F12+ heifers
- Good revenue income at difficult times of the season
- Has an overall impact on values of other classes of cattle
- A good farming option to buy weaners and sell to exporters
- Encourages extra replacements to be reared
RD1 Livestock has very strong, direct contacts with exporters that offer significant benefits to clients.
Phone RD1 Livestock on 0800 548 339 for further information.
