LMA partners with state livestock marketing associations and advisory groups to strengthen legislative, regulatory, and industry efforts. Many state associations designate LMA staff as their Executive Director or Executive Secretary, ensuring close collaboration. LMA provides staff resources at no cost, supports state-specific marketing campaigns, and offers industry expertise to advance livestock marketing initiatives.
Who Are LMA Members?
LMA represents over 80 percent of all regular-selling livestock markets in the United States as well as Canadian operations. Members are a diverse range of professionals in livestock marketing, including:
- Livestock Auction Markets
- Online & Video Livestock Auctions
- Livestock Dealers & Order Buyers
- Livestock Sales Management Operations
Livestock Marketed at Auction
Each year, in the USA 42 million head of livestock are marketed through auctions, including:
- 32 million cattle (calves, feeders, cows, bulls, breeding stock, fed cattle)
- 7 million hogs
- 3 million sheep and lambs
- A growing volume of goats and other species
Economic & Community Impact
In the USA livestock auctions generate nearly $2 million in economic activity, supporting rural communities through:
- Job creation
- Local community support
- Trusted market information
- A vital gathering place for producers and buyers
