Cattle
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.