Aurivo will temporarily suspend all its livestock sales from Monday 23 March until at least the end of the month.

In a statement, the co-op said the decision had been made in light of COVID-19 and will be reviewed in the intervening period.

Pre-booked sales at marts in Ballymote on Thursday, Balla on Saturday and Mohill on Saturday will proceed under strict protocols:

  • Only customers that have business to conduct should attend the marts.
  • Strictly no children allowed.
  • Buyers must observe the recommended protocols around social distancing and there will be restrictions around the number of sellers allowed to attend the ring.
  • Sellers who do not want to attend to sell can request the mart to do so on their behalf.
  • All mart canteen facilities will be closed with immediate effect.
  • Anyone who has been out of the country recently or been in contact with people exhibiting any symptoms is asked not to attend.

    • Health and safety

    Aurivo said its priority was the health and safety of its employees, members, customers, suppliers and the communities in which it operates. The western co-op acknowledged the support of its customers and staff and apologised for the inconvenience.

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