The Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. §181 et seq.; bonding authority at §204) and 9 CFR §201.30 require a dealer, or a market agency buying on commission, to maintain a bond filed with USDA AMS in an amount computed from its livestock purchase volume (minimum $10,000). Confirm your required amount with the Packers & Stockyards Division.

What the P&S bond actually guarantees

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0.5% of the bond amount plus a $50 fee, $100 minimum: the Packers & Stockyards bond USDA AMS requires for a dealer buying livestock on commission. Apply free.

Packers & Stockyards Dealer / Buying-Agency Bond

USDA - Livestock Market Agencies Dealers & Packers (Clause 2 - Buys on commission or as a dealer)

Final premium can vary based on underwriting factors

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