Finish Cattle Stock

OLMC requires beef cattle of 250~400kg carcass weight of the best conformation possible, with a 3~4L fat cover in order to meet base price or better. The cattle must have valid Organic and Farm Assurance Certification.

The Marketing office will notify producers and processors of intended delivery and make the necessary arrangements for stock to enter the slaughterhouse. It will also promptly convey back to producers their slaughter details by fax or post.

OLMC has a growing network of Livestock Contractors who can select and advise members on the condition of their stock.

Producers can make their own transportation arrangements or OLMC can provide transport to slaughter through its network of ABM accredited hauliers

Structured Approach To Marketing

Producers marketing stock through the Co-operative are required to submit a forecast. Stock is booked in advance to avoid unnecessary delay and reduce likelihood of stock falling out of specification. It also helps in planning our marketing strategy as well as providing our processor customers with a more consistent supply and regular slaughtering facility. (Stock Forecast PDF)

Producer Performance and Benchmarking

OLMC strongly supports industry initiatives such as the Red Meat Industry Forum (RMIF) Benchmarking programmes, also English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) Better Returns Programme.

OLMC exclusively produces for its members their own quarterly period analysis of stock marketed. This confidential analysis is benchmarked against the other producers and enables members to track improvements from year to year or perhaps to gauge the impact of a change in policy on the performance of their stock.

BEEF EXPO 2010- Thursday 27th May Hexham Auction Market Please come and Visit OLMC in conjunction with Peter Jones Livestock (OLMC' store Marketing contractor) STAND 25 Have you got Organic Lambs and Cattle to sell ? -Contact us NOW OTM Cows and Clean Cattle Required -RING OLMC FOR DETAILS NOW Finished Cattle and Lambs Please ensure that your certification is valid. Also that if you arrange your own haulage contractor that they are ABM registered. Stock must be clean to adhere to MHS clean livestock policy, ensure lambs are dagged out & bellied out. Where stock fails to meet these standards, a clipping charge at cost will be incurred to the producer. Cattle must be double tagged, have the correct paperwork and be clean. ALL STOCK MUST BE DELIVERED WITH A CURRENT COPY OF ORGANIC COMPLIANCE AND FARM ASSURANCE AS WELL AS ABATTOIR OR OLMC DELIVERY SCHEDULE ALL stock from 01/01/2010 must have the Food Chain Information form filled in where applicable Please remember to return stock schedules asap ARE YOU THINKING LAMBS & CATTLE ! OPPORTUNITIES TO TIE INTO FORWARD PRICING SUPPLY AGREEMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE- RING Tim Leigh or Elaine Wood on 01763 250313 or email enquiries@olmc.co.uk