Approved Development Plans

The East Gippsland Livestock Exchange operates under sustainable environmental management practices demonstrated by our EPA approved effluent system, biosecurity practices and efficient water and power use.

• Over 138,500 head processed annually
• 151 undercover soft floor selling pens
• 210 sheep selling pens
• Automatic refill fresh potable water supplied to each pen and yards
• 2 multi-lane NLIS scanning bays (hand-held scanning services also available)
• 2 weigh stations
• 1 hydraulic crush
• 1 B-double loading race
• 8 standard loading races
• 1 small trailer loading race
• 2 sheep loading races
• 1 small trailer sheep loading race
• Rotunda display ring
• Kiosk and Stock Agent Office facilities
• Effluent infrastructure compliant with EPA requirements
• Yarding capacity of 3,000 cattle and 20,000 sheep/lambs

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Buyer attractions

• NSQA Accredited, MSA Licensed and NLIS Compliant
• Lifetime traceability available
• Pre-weighed fat cattle sales
• Random DPI auditing of livestock health condition on sale days
• The yards attract livestock in premium quality condition
• Friendly atmosphere and near town shopping
• Paved parking

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Seller attractions

• Low-cost fees
• Easy-to-read display boards over each pen
• Quality reputation to attract strong buyer turnout
• Competitive prices proven well above direct paddock sales
• Meeting areas for exchange of industry information
• Sale reports feature in the National Livestock Reporting Service (ABC radio and local newspapers).

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Transport operator attractions

• Easy access loading ramps with safe walkway lanes
• Paved access areas
• Access to showers and toilets
• 2-lane token and AVDATA truck wash facilities. Hose size 40mm with tapered fitting
• Kiosk facilities serving fresh coffee and meals
• Near town centre trucking services
• Close to Princes Highway for direct transport
• Applications for AVDATA keys available from Council service centres

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Compliance

East Gippsland Livestock Exchange adheres to the Saleyard Code of Conduct. This provides an environment that minimises stress levels to livestock, with the following design and management features:

• Manicured sawdust flooring presented for each sale day
• Viewer-friendly walkway design
• Acoustically designed to diffuse noise
• Designed for maximum fresh air exchange
• Undercover pens maximising natural lighting
• Auto-refill fresh potable water to each pen
• Laneway and pen design minimises bruising risk to livestock and facilitates safe handling

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Sale start times

Prime Cattle: 9.00 am

Store Cattle: 10.00 am

Sheep: 11.00 am

Horses: For information contact Bairnsdale Horse Auctions.

For information on special sales contact your stock agent.

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Yard fees

Prime market

Store market

Agent selling fees

In transit yard use fees

Other services

Livestock carrier services

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Elders Rural Services

03 5153 6100

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Bill Wyndham & Co.

03 5153 0533

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Nutrien East Gippsland Livestock

03 5153 1144

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Standards and guidelines of livestock

Australia Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines

Land Transport Standards and Guidelines

A national guide to describing and managing beef cattle in low body condition

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Assistance for Producers

Information on Australian Government Drought Assistance

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Other important links

Livestock market reports

Industry News -ABC Rural News

Department of Enviroment, Land, Water and Planning

Saleyards Association

National Livestock Identification System

East Gippsland weather forecast

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