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BLACKALL SALEYARDS
The iconic Blackall Saleyards and Transit Centre, established in 1968, is situated in the heart of Western Queensland’s cattle country.
Today the facility is the major selling centre in Western Queensland, drawing cattle from a vast geographical area. Over 200,000 head
of cattle pass through these yards annually.
The Blackall Saleyards are both EU and Organic accredited , boasting a fast modern drafting and weighing system, bull selling ring and AW7333225
three state of the art double deck loading out areas.
Every cattleman has their needs covered at the Blackall Saleyards, from selling, spelling and weighing, all your services offered with
personalised service.
FACTS & FIGURES SALE DATES
Saleyard owner name: Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Prime & Store sales
Saleyard operator name: David & Dee Carter Every Thursday - 8.00am
Physical address: 164 Evora Road, Blackall Qld 4472 (Prime & Store)
Contact person: David Carter Weaner & Store sales
Phone number: 0428 574 887
Capacity: 7000 head Last Thursday of every month - 8.00am
Website: www.btrc.qld.gov.au (Weaner & Store)
Email address: Saleyards@btrc.qld.gov.au Bull Sales
Facilities: Deck weighbridge – sale & private weighing Black Stump All Breeds -
on request, 3 x double deck loading & unloading ramps, 14/3/23 (Tuesday)
modern drafting facilities, vet approved crush areas, Lambert Hereford & Charbray -
new stud bull complex and selling ring, new large office 4/9/23 (Monday)
& scanning facilities (NLIS compliant), shaded water & Artesian Droughtmaster -
selling yards, viewing deck – tourists most welcome with 9/10/23 (Monday)
weekly tours, canteen, car & truck parking, toilet & shower Barcoo Santa Breeders -
amenities x 2 17/10/23 (Tuesday)
FEATURE SELLING AGENTS
The Blackall weaner & store cattle sales conducted on the last Thursday of every month, • Elders Rural Services
continues to deliver exceptional results. Yardings of over 5000 plus head of cattle • Frame Rural Agencies
are common. These large even runs of our vendors best bred cattle are on show and • Grant Daniel & Long
attracting premium prices. Visitors can experience the live selling action from the purpose
build viewing platform. Enjoy this unique, informative and fun tour, conducted by our own • Nutrien Ag Solutions
Bushies Tour guide. • Ray White Livestock
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