MAJOR UPGRADES FOR SALEYARDS

Additions to facility improve efficiency and safety

The final stages of a $1.2 million upgrade funded by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources are being delivered to the Grafton Regional Saleyards. The works completed include the modification of the existing cattle processing facility with the introduction of an electronic scanning system and pneumatic drafting system. These upgrades improve operator safety, animal welfare and efficiency of presale cattle processing.

The new pneumatic cattle crush assists with mouthing, and increases the space between handlers and cattle, which minimises risk for all involved.

Scanner and program upgrades allow preparations to be completed before the scheduled sale day, reducing the volume of cattle scanning required on sale days. This ensures sales can run efficiently and releases time pressure previously felt on sale days.

Design and construction of catwalk infrastructure throughout the cattle yards is now utilised in daily operations, improving the functionality and safe work practices of workers when required to scan and inspect the cattle before sales.

Upgrades to facility security were also completed, including the installation of a CCTV security system. This infrastructure is key in the ongoing security of the facility and protection of the asset and livestock.

CATTLE SALES BETWEEN JULY 2022 AND MARCH 2023

TOTAL SALES:

$32.1M

21,970 HEAD OF CATTLE SOLD: