About Dalby Regional Saleyards

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Dalby Regional Saleyards has been operational for over 75 years. Our longevity is the result of a combination of factors, including our unrivalled efficiency, world-class features, and our prime position for access to the market. But what really sets us apart is our industry knowledge and expertise.

We understand the costs and risks involved in selling cattle through any facility and why it’s so important for buyers and sellers to have the right service and support throughout the process. Delivering the most comprehensive service available in the region, we have the capabilities and the vision to take the best care of all our livestock buyers and sellers.
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We understand the expense and risk involved in the industry.

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At Dalby Regional Saleyards, we’re currently managing sales of cattle which draw average yardings of 4,500 each week. We understand the expense and risk involved in the industry—and how to manage it.

A lot of our strength lies simply in our location: at the junction of three national highways, and located close to the railway line, we’re positioned to offer our buyers and sellers superior access.

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Our capabilities

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Besides hosting a one-day cattle sale on Wednesdays, Dalby Regional Saleyards also service special sales, stud sales and act as a transfer station between sites for the transport of sheep and other livestock.

Our upgrade was an important development for our capabilities. Officially opened in April 2015, our $12.6 million-dollar upgrade has cemented the Western Downs region’s reputation in the industry as a cattle industry hub.

The upgrade was funded by both local and state governments, with the State Government contributing $5.4 million through its Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program and the Western Downs Regional Council funding the balance.

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At Dalby Regional Saleyards, we’re proud to offer a complete service to our customers. We’re committed to creating a pleasant atmosphere for our buyers, sellers, and ratepayers with gardens, grassed areas and pedestrian zones.

A major strength lies simply in our location – at the junction of three national highways and located close to the railway line. We’re positioned to offer our buyers and sellers superior access. We draw from a very large cattle catchment, and our reach extends beyond North West Queensland and as far as New South Wales and South Australia.

Our transport operators enjoy excellent access for triple and road-train carriers, and new unloading ramps allow for smooth transferring of livestock.

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Our management

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We’re an important part of the community and the livestock industry. That’s why Dalby Regional Saleyards has support from a Saleyards Reference Group. The group meetings provide a platform where relevant stakeholders of the Dalby Regional Saleyards can put forward information, advice and views to Council on matters relating to the operation of the Saleyards.

Operational management of the saleyards facility is carried out by a Saleyards Coordinator, and overseen by the Western Downs Regional Council Facilities Program Development Manager.

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Council maintains good working relationships with a number of important industry partners, including:

Dalby Combined Agents Association
Queensland Livestock Transporters Association
Australian Livestock Markets Association
National Saleyards Quality Assurance Program
Saleyard Operators Australia
Meat and Livestock Australia

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Our vision

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At Dalby Regional Saleyards, we know what it takes our buyers and sellers to achieve successful transactions. We understand the expense and risk involved in the industry – and how to manage it.

We’re aiming to remain the best and highest-class livestock sales facility in the region for the long term. That’s why we’re continually improving our efficiency, implementing the latest innovations in technology to streamline our processes and help our buyers and sellers reach mutually beneficial outcomes. We’re continuously reviewing and improving our operations:

NSQA and EU accredited since 2017;
inclusive of new technology, including Wi Fi capabilities and automation, as we progress;
deliver excellence in customer service.

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Sizeable investments in our facility from local and state governments are testament to our capability, experience, and integrity. We’re focused on safety, efficiency, and comfort for our workers and the animals we host, and we’re committed to leading the way towards progressively higher standards in animal welfare that are essential for sustainability in the industry.

This commitment benefits everyone involved: with better conditions for livestock, our buyers and sellers can benefit from healthier and more presentable animals, achieving better sales prices and a higher quality end product.

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About Dalby Regional Saleyards

Our capabilities

Our management

Our vision

More than 200,000 cattle sold through the yard annually.