Cattle
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.