livestock

  • Protect stock in dry with containment

    Colac and district farmers can manage their stock during dry seasonal conditions with the use of a stock containment area.

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  • Childhood dream now a reality for stock agent

    Livestock agent Lochie McLauchlan, 20, has sold his way into the Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition finals, after only two years on the job.

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  • Variety excites Elise in new role

    For livestock agent Elise Strang, no two days are ever the same.

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  • Weaner sale sets a 15-year high

    This year’s Birregurra Premier Steer, Weaner and Female Sale was the strongest sales day in 15 years for the Colac Regional Saleyards.

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  • Numbers down for yarding and prices

    Colac agents used the selling ring to maintain social distancing for their weekly cattle sale.

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  • Panic grasses are posing a risk for livestock

    State authorities have warmed farmers that recent rain could have increased growth in toxic plant species, posing a threat to livestock.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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