Emerald Saleyards

CENTRAL Queensland’s premier livestock selling centre in the heart of central highlands Beef Industry

Located in Emerald, the Saleyards is one of regional Queensland’s key livestock marketing facilities, supporting producers, buyers, feedlots, processors and transport operators across Central Queensland and beyond.

Strategically positioned the saleyards plays an important role in supporting the livestock supply chain through the safe, efficient and reliable movement of livestock.

Owned by Central Highlands Regional Council, Emerald Saleyards is a modern livestock marketing facility that continues to evolve to meet the expectations of producers, agents, buyers and industry stakeholders.

Investment remains focused on safety, infrastructure reliability, animal welfare, biosecurity and operational excellence.

Emerald Saleyards at a Glance

Annual Throughput - 95,000 head of cattle

Sale Activity

• Weekly prime, store and fat cattle sales
• Seasonal weaner sales
• Strategic Location
• Central Queensland cattle production corridor
• Strong access to feedlots, processors and transport networks

Core Functions

• Safe and reliable livestock trading facility
• NLIS compliance and livestock traceability
• Animal welfare and biosecurity management
• Heavy vehicle and livestock coordination

Operational Focus

• Safety and customer experience
• Compliance and animal welfare
• Reliability and continuous improvement
• 228 selling pens
• 20 spelling paddocks
• Accredited tick-clearing services
• Modern livestock weighing and NILS systems
• Extensive spelling and feeding capability

Modern Livestock Marketing Infrastructure

Emerald Saleyards is a modern livestock handling and marketing facility designed to support safe, efficient and compliant livestock movements across Central Queensland.

Investing in the Future

Emerald Saleyards continues to invest in infrastructure and operational improvements that support safety, animal welfare and efficient livestock handling. Recent initiatives include:

• Traffic movement improvements
• Livestock handling and yard infrastructure upgrades
• Enhanced biosecurity measures
• Improved cattle dip management
• Workplace safety improvements
• Ongoing asset renewal and maintenance

Looking Ahead

Central Highlands Regional Council is committed to ensuring Emerald Saleyards remains a safe, efficient and sustainable livestock marketing facility.

A Business Governance Review is helping identify opportunities to strengthen governance, long-term sustainability and continue meeting the needs of producers, agents, buyers and the broader livestock industry.