About Dalby Regional Saleyards

Dalby Regional Saleyards has been operational for over 80 years and is one of the largest livestock-selling saleyards in Queensland, with world-class features and a prime position for access to the market, selling an average of 200,000 head of cattle each year. Dalby Regional Saleyards’ facility is located in a prime position for access to the market on Yumborra Road, Dalby Queensland. Located at the junction of three national highways and close to the railway line, offering our buyers and sellers superior access to draw from a very large cattle catchment.

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 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.

Dalby Regional Saleyards has a positive impact on the local community, as it generates economic activity, provides employment opportunities, and contributes to the region’s agricultural sector.

The Saleyards provide tourism opportunities with their customised saleyard sale day tours booked at the Tourism Centre and utilising marketing opportunities.

Our capabilities

Dalby Regional Saleyard host a prime and store one-day cattle sale on Wednesdays.

Cattle bookings must be received by Western Downs Regional Council via one of the eight registered agents, before 11am every Tuesday.

Dalby Regional Saleyards also service special sales and stud sales and act as a transfer station between sites for the transport of cattle and other livestock.

In 2015, Dalby Regional Saleyards received a $12.6 million redevelopment. This included 1.6 hectares of roof, 680 pens with special soft flooring, automated drafting facilities, pedestrian walkways, ramps safety compliance upgrades and a wash down bay.

The target market for the Dalby Regional Saleyards draws from very large cattle catchment.

Dalby Regional Saleyard currently working closely with 8 registered selling agents : Eastern Rural Pty Ltd, Elders, Fitzgerald Livestock Agencies, Gilliland Livestock Marketing, Graham Henderson + Co, Grant Daniel Long, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Ray White Rural Dalby. Dalby Regional Saleyards works closely with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and local veterinary services when required.

Current Audits and processes include: EUCAS and NSQA Audits, Animal Welfare checks, and working together on Biosecurity management plans and livestock stand still processes.

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

Our management

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 saleyard’s facility is carried out by Saleyards Coordinator Mark Henderson, Business Planning and reviews are carried out by Saleyard Business Manager Zelda Nel and overseen by Western Downs Regional Council Facilities Program Development Coordinator, Alison Mobbs.

Council maintains good working relationships with several 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

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Local veterinary services

Our vision

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.
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.

About Dalby Regional Saleyards

Our capabilities

Our management

Our vision

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