MEMBERSHIP

The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) members are committed to upholding the highest standards of animal handling and employee safety. LMA member livestock auction markets have established an excellent record for animal care; utilizing industry-approved practices to ensure safe, humane treatment at every stage of handling.

Livestock Marketing Association provides a wide range of livestock handling educational resources and training materials to support the auction market segment. These materials help ensure that livestock are managed responsibly while promoting efficiency and maximizing value when animals are marketed. 

• LMA Guide to Animal Handling and Facility Management for Livestock Marketing Businesses.
• Video training modules focused on low-stress animal handling, facility management, and employee safety.
• Employee onboarding and continued education training resources.
• Onsite and remote training opportunities for livestock auction employees.
• Development of personalize business policy and best practice documents.
• Second and third party assessment of livestock handling practices and business policy utilization. 
• Water Resource Management Assessment to evaluate water use efficiency, reduce runoff and implement best water resource practices in an auction facility.