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.

Producer Performance and Benchmarking

OLMC strongly supports industry initiatives such as 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.