Ontario Livestock Exchange Inc
Leaders in the Agricultural Marketing Industry
Our Team
Larry Witzel
General Manager
Contact Info
lwitzel@olex.on.ca
Michael Moser
Controller
Contact Info
mmoser@olex.on.ca
Melanie Hackbart
Accounts
Contact Info
mhackbart@olex.on.ca
David Hackbart
Barn Foreman
Contact Info
mhackhbart@olex.on.ca
Jim Hipel
Dairy Manager
Contact Info
519-571-4536
jim.hipel@gmail.com
David Ropp
Sales Representative
Contact Info
519-749-5072
dropp@olex.on.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are we located?
Our physical address is 856 Weber St N Waterloo, ON. We are located next to the St Jacobs Farmers Market. Our office entrance faces King St N. The trucker entrance and drop off is located on Farmers Market Rd along the southside of our building.
What day and time do you have sales?
We have livesales every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please see our SALES SCHEDULE for the days and times we sell specific livestock.
We also have horse sales most last Saturdays of the month. Please see our HORSE SALE page for more information regarding our upcoming horse sales.
When can we drop off our livestock?
For our Tuesday sales, drop off is available Monday, 4:00pm to 10:00pm, or Tuesday morning, after 7:00am.
For our Thursday sales, drop off is available Wednesday evening until 11:00pm, or Thursday morning, after 7:00am.
When and how is payment available for selling my livestock?
Payment is made in the form of cheques. Cheques are mailed out the following day, so if you would like to pick up your cheque at a later date, please call the office so that we can set your cheque aside.
Can you help me with arranging trucking for my livestock?
Please see our trucker list for truckers in your area. You may also call our office for assistance.
What information do I need to provide your office and/or my trucker when shipping my livestock?
Everyone is required to fill out a record of movement form, or manifest, when shipping livestock. We can provide the forms at the time of unloading and truckers often have their own paperwork available. Please fill out these forms entirely, and sign the bottom once completed. If this is your first time, please clearly indicate on the paperwork that this is your first time selling with us so that we can set you up with an account. Please ensure to give details about your livestock, including any farm tags that they may have.
I’m interested in buying at your sales. What do I need to do and how does your sales process work?
All new buyers must be approved by management. We advise you to call the office at 519-884-2082 for inquiries. We will require ID to register. We accept cash, debit, and e-transfers. Cheques are only accepted upon approval by management and must be dated day of purchase.
You may load your animals day of once payment is received. If you do not pick your animals up until the next day, you will be charged for feeding. We encourage you to remove your animals as soon as possible.
What is your premise ID?
Our premise ID is is ON1709421.
Can I come watch your auction?
If you are buying or selling animals at the auction, you are more than welcome to watch. Space is limited, so we may politely restrict access if the need arises. We are, however, not open to the general public.