Livestock in Transit Delivery Warranty

Whether buying or selling, livestock are an expensive investment. You deserve the peace of mind knowing you are protected against financial loss should something happen while they are in transit. 

Livestock in Transit Delivery Warranty provides potection against financial loss while your livestock are in transit. 

Introducing Livestock in Transit Delivery Warranty

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For buyers and vendors

Cover is available to both vendors and buyers for a small percentage of the transaction value. 

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Covered at every step

You are protected from the fall of the hammer until stock leave the loding ramp or vice versa. 

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Additional cover

We'll pay up to an additional $20K for humane vet fees and up to $20K for clean-up /recovery costs. 

How it works

If the livestock are not delivered alive (or require humane euthanasia), you’ll receive compensation for the value of the stock lost, as well as any associated recovery and disposal costs. We cover:

  • Accidental death during transit by road, rail or foot (for example: due to heat stroke, suffocation or vehicle accident)
  • Slaughter for humane reasons due to injuries sustained in transit.

For vendors, cover starts when livestock enter the loading ramp of transport vehicle until fall of hammer at auction or agreed delivery point if private sale. 

For buyers, cover starts from fall of the hammer until livestock leave loading ramp at delivery point.
Please note: you must purchase or sell the livestock through an Elders agent.

Fees

Livestock in Transit Delivery Warranty is a small investment for peace of mind. For either vendor or buyer, the warranty fee is calculated as 0.45 per cent of the transaction value, excluding GST. This equates to just 45c for $100 lamb,  or $4.50 for a $1,000 steer.

Terms and conditions apply. Please read the full terms and conditions

To make a claim, simply notify your Elders representative of the livestock deaths within 48 hours of an incident. We will confirm details of the loss with you, calculate damages payable and compensate you accordingly.

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Why choose Elders Finance?

Elders has been supporting Australian farmers since 1839. Elders Finance products are designed to not only keep your agribusiness going, but growing. 

Unlike the big banks, our network of branches across Australia is expanding, so help isn't far away. 

Many of our staff run their own farms, so speak your language and will help you find the solution you need. 

Ready to apply?

Simply speak to your Elders stock agent or local branch to opt in. Once opted in, you’ll be covered for all future loads.
The warranty costs will be automatically deducted from your transactions and will be itemised on your Elders Trading Account invoice. 

If you wish to opt out at anytime, simply download and complete this cancellation form, then return it to your local branch. 

Need more information?
Contact your local Elders branch, or Financial Services Manager on 1300 618 367, or complete the enquiry form below for a call back.

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Have you considered?

Livestock Funding

Elders Finance has a range of options to assist you with all stages of the livestock production cycle.

From purchasing commercial sheep or cattle, bringing in new stud stock or genetics, or even funds to finish the stock, we can help.

Disclaimer: This information has been prepared without taking into account your personal circumstances, objectives, financial situation or needs. All information is subject to change. Terms and Conditions apply to all products. Refer to individual product pages for more details or contact your local Elders branch. 

Download and read the Elders Financial Services Guide.

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