Articles tagged: Cattle
Spring rain brings farmers hope
Colac’s final store cattle sale of the year has highlighted the market’s better position following an improved spring.
Football to farming excellence
Brownlow Medallist Gary Dempsey’s farming journey at Yeo would have made his late father just as proud as his son’s illustrious career in footy.
Sale offers positive outlook
Agents are hopeful the success of last week’s store cattle sale at the Colac Regional Saleyards, with about 1000 head of cattle sold, is a positive sign for the industry.
Colac hosts dairy sales as an option for farmers
Colac Regional Saleyards has introduced a dairy sale, aiming to boost business and provide a market for district farmers.
For the love of limousins
Breeders like Tanybryn Park Limousins’ Helen Masters are enthusiastic about their cattle breed and its development over the years, with more Colac district farmers than ever herding Limousins.
Silence on cattle investigation
Agriculture officials are keeping shtum about animal welfare allegations at a Colac district property.
Inspired teen establishes stud
“It’s just really fun going out into the ring, and being with them and caring for them for so long, you get to form a really good bond with them.” At just 13 years old, Summer Kelly’s drive and ambition extends well beyond her years.
Country’s cattle count is highest in a decade
Australia now has 28.7 million cattle, the highest level in a decade, with meat production also rising.
Impressive interest in jerseys
The legacy of legendary Colac district dairy cattle stud Cairnbrae Jerseys has spread across the country, with buyers across the mainland bidding high prices to invest in Cairnbrae cows.
Rural news in brief
Results from Colac's sheep sale and store cattle sale, VCC water council roles on offer, advice for eradicating serrated tussock, and a proposed shakeup of ag chemical regulations.
High-quality cattle on offer
An 800-head penning of high-quality cattle are expected to go under the hammer at Colac’s store cattle sale today.
Rain boosts cattle prices
Heavy rainfall in northern Australia will push up prices at this week’s Colac store cattle sale.
Galloways stand out on Irrewillipe farm
Among 500 angus cattle and 1500 sheep, 30 inquisitive heads stand out on an Irrewillipe property in the form of belted Galloways.
Colac cows attract strong rates at sale
Cow prices surged up to 20 cents a kilo at Colac’s weekly cattle market amid strong competition for cows and the few better-quality young cattle.
New-look cattle market to reduce virus risks
Colac Otway Shire Council has trialled seating buyers in the dairy ring at the Colac Regional Saleyards to allow more people to attend its weekly fat cattle sale.
Store sale returns with high-quality yarding
Buyers will look to cash in on healthy seasonal rainfall and stock up on high-quality cattle at Friday’s Colac store cattle sale.
Numbers down for yarding and prices
Colac agents used the selling ring to maintain social distancing for their weekly cattle sale.
Saleyards registration needed
People participating in sales at Colac Regional Saleyards must register with Colac Otway Shire Council and display registration tags from tomorrow.
Prices improve for better cattle
Prices were slightly higher for the few better-quality cattle at Colac’s weekly market, but eased slightly for the bulk which provided a plain to average selection.
Truck full of cattle rolls on highway
A TRUCK driver had a lucky escape after his B-double truck rolled west of Colac on the Princes Highway yesterday.
Nalangil cows claim two on-farm awards
AN AYRSHIRE cattle club president says breeding quality cows contributed to a Nalangil farmer’s success at an on-farm challenge.
Farmer fined $20,000 over starving animals
A FORMER Colac district farmer has lost $20,000 in fines after failing to properly feed and maintain his herd of 150 cattle.
Best prices in 20 years at Colac two-day sale
COLAC'S leading stock agent says the first day of Colac’s weaner sale could have been the best in decades.
