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Goats sporting yellow eID tags.

LIVESTOCKPremiumDPIRD brings sheep and goat eID info session to Boyup Brook

Boyup-Brook is among four towns set to host a series of drop-in information sessions to assist sheep and goat producers transition to the new mandatory electronic identification (eID) of their animals

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Mordallup Angus stud co-principal Mark Muir walks the stud record $40,500 sale-topper back to his pen to await transport to his new home in Queensland.

Mordallup bull salePremiumMordallup Yearlings top at record $40,500

The Muir family’s 70th year of Angus seedstock breeding at their Mordallup stud property was rewarded with a $40,500 record top price yearling bull sold to Queensland interests for its New Zealand pedigree.

Bob Garnant

Australia’s sheep flock is expected to fall by 2.7 per cent to 67.1 million head by the end of June.

Got Sheep?PremiumAustralia’s sheep flock to fall to 67.1 million head

Australia’s sheep flock is set to fall this year, with WA producers still adjusting their business modelling to the phase out of the live sheep export trade set to be completed in 2028.

Georgia Campion

Well-bred Santa Gertrudis bulls ready to work in WA's beef producing enterprises across the State.

Santa Gertrudis cattlePremiumSanta Gertrudis cattle excelling across Australia

Santa Gertrudis is one of the leading cattle breeds in Australia, excelling in the areas of crossbreeding, weight for age, food conversion efficiency, and daily weight gain.

Bob Garnant

Celebrating last year's Bos Indicus Week on day one at the 4th Annual Munda Reds Droughtmaster Bull Sale are Rockhampton-based Nutrien Livestock auctioneer Dane Pearce, Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud co-managers Olivia and Ben Wright, of Gingin, top-price buyer Paul Laycock of High Country Droughtmaster stud in Eskdale, Queensland, and Nutiren Livestock auctioneer Trent McKinlay, of Rockhampton.

WA Bos Indicus WeekPremiumWA Bos Indicus bull sales to pack a beefy punch

WA’s Bos Indicus Week will pack a punch for beef producers this year with 270 bulls representing two breeds including Droughtmaster and Santa Gertrudis from three studs, all to be offered mid-April

Bob Garnant

The Hasleby family secured a half share in Gyranda Viagra V266 (PP) with sons to be offered in 2028.

Biara Santa GertrudisPremiumBiara cattle loaded with traits to thrive in poor conditions

The Hasleby family of Biara Genetics in Northampton are producing fertile, high growth cattle that can lay down fat and thrive in adverse conditions. 

Bob Garnant

Coyrecup-based Moojepin Merinos co-principal Hamish Thompson at his family's confinement feeding pen.

WA newsPremiumMoojepin delivers new age in sheep production

The Thompson family of Coyrecup-based Moojepin Merinos delivered a message on a new age in sheep production after years of participating in Murdoch University’s research projects.

Bob Garnant

Murdoch University Professor of animal livestock Andrew Thompson, a leading Australian sheep researcher, announced his retirement plans after proudly accepting the WALRC's inaugural research award.

WALRC research awardPremiumLead sheep researcher honoured by peers

WA Sheep producers, researchers, and industry representatives applauded Murdoch University associate professor Andrew Thompson for his contributions to sheep research, setting the example for others to follow.

Bob Garnant

Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud to offer 100 bulls at its on-property sale on April 20 at Gingin.

Munda Reds studPremiumMunda to put up 100 Polled Droughtmaster bulls

The team at the Gingin-based Munda Reds Droughtmaster stud is ecstatic about the progress they’ve made during the past year.

Bob Garnant

Last year’s harvest bonanza did not automatically translate to a higher level of confidence for grain growers.

Countryman NewsCommentsPremiumWA farmers downbeat amid supply, cost woes ahead of seeding

Declining confidence among WA farmers has copped another blow as input costs skyrocket in the lead-up to seeding and the winter cropping season.

Georgia Campion

The Gandy family — Lola, Kim, Lex and Romy Gandy.

BULLSPremiumManjimup-bred Angus bull tops national trial

A Manjimup-bred Angus bull has delivered a standout performance on the national stage, with local stud Gandy Angus achieving top results in one of the beef industry’s most rigorous independent trials. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Celebrating a good sale result is Nutrien Livestock agent Ben Cooper, auctioneer James Culleton, Jenna Patterson and Bullock Hills stud co-principal Brad Patterson with the $22,000 top-priced buyers Tom and Lizzy Baker of Woonallee Simmentals in SA and Elders agent Michael Carroll.

Black Infusion SalePremiumThe inaugural Black Infusion Sale tops at $22,000

The inaugural Black Infusion Bull Sale incorporating the 4th Annual Bullock Hills Simmental lineup presented buyers with “two proven programs in one benchmark sale”

Bob Garnant

With the $12,000 top-priced bull, Arkle Jaal V452, offered by the Cowan family with all proceeds donated to the RFDS is Arkle Farms co-owner Paul Cowan, buyer Harry Davies, of Esperance, Arkle stud manager Peter May, farmhand Ewan Veitch, and Nutrien Livestock agent Jake Hann, back.

Combined bull salePremiumEsperance combined Angus bull sale tops at $16,000

The inaugural Arkle Angus and Allegria Park Angus bull sale resulted in two top billings including a sale top price of $16,000 and a charity bull that raised $12,000 for a good cause.

Bob Garnant

Mensland Manjimup 2026 supreme exhibit winners Harris Thompson and Hannah Powe, of Venturon Livestock, with supreme exhibit Venturon Mellcat U213, sponsor Nicole Muir of Mensland Manjimup and judge Thomas Spencer.

CATTLEPremiumVenturon Livestock clean sweeps cattle comp at Manjimup Show

The cattle competition at the 2026 Warren District Agriculutral Show drew strong support with 32 entries across the led and unled sections. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Wagin Woolorama rural ambassador Brittany Were, judges Tim Jorgensen and Jon Sutherland, Kalagan stud owner Josh Addis, judge Paul Day, Leah Addis. Front: Harper Addis, 7, and Annabell, 5. The White Suffolk ewe from Kalagan stud nabbed the supreme champion all breeds exhibit at the 2026 Wagin Woolorama.

Ewe QueenPremiumKalagan White Suffolk ewe crowned sheep queen at Woolorama

A White Suffolk ewe from Denmark’s Kalagan Stud nabbed the supreme champion all breeds exhibit at the 2026 Wagin Woolorama to preside over all other British and Australasian sheep breeds.

Georgia Campion

New data suggests a risk of lumpy skin disease-carrying insects arriving at Port Hedland and Dampier via ships.

NEW LUMPY SKIN DATA PremiumPort Hedland high-risk entry point for lumpy skin disease

Port Hedland and Dampier are the highest-risk ports in Australia for lumpy skin disease-carrying insects entering Australia via ships, according to a new data modelling study.

Danielle Marsland

Research will be carried out in operating feedlots to generate real-world evidence and data.

Meat millionsPremium$45 million MLA research project into improving feedlots

Australia’s peak meat and livestock regulator has launched a $45 million research program into fast-tracking and innovating feedlots across the country.

Georgia Campion

Bonnydale Black Simmental buls reached a top price of $21,000 at the Introvigne family's 30th Annual On-property Bull Sale at Bridgetown.

Bonnydale Bull SalePremiumBonnydale bulls top at $21,000 with loyal support

A Bridgetown-bred Black Simmental yearling bull, Bonnydale Quadrant W54, sold to the top price of $21,000 at the Introvigne family’s 30th Annual On-property Bull Sale.

Bob Garnant

With the $25,000 top-priced Angus bull, Kapari Rocket Man V56, is buyers Nathan and Keith Troy, of Gingin, with Kapari Angus stud co-principal Tony Sudlow, of Northampton.

Gingin Bull SalePremiumGingin bulls rocket to a top of $25,000 in a ‘hot’ sale

A Northampton-bred Angus bull rocketed to a top price of $25,000 at the “hot” 38th Annual Gingin Bull Sale where a quality multibreed line-up went under the hammer.

Bob Garnant

Displaying the Poll Merino ram that was awarded the Supreme Champion Exhibit sash of Wagin Woolorama, is Mianelup stud co-principal Elliot Richardson, of Gnowangerup, with the judges including Fraser House, Sam Phillips, Lockie Sutherland, and James Vandeleur.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Mianelup stud in first supreme win

The Richardson family of Gnowangerup-based Mianelup Merino and Poll Merino stud celebrated their 118th year of registered breeding by taking out their first Supreme Champion sash at this year’s Wagin Woolorama

Bob Garnant

Agora Livestock sheep values update.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: War conflict brings trade uncertainty

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is introducing heightened uncertainty into WA and national livestock markets, particularly around live sheep exports and air freight lamb programs.

DEAN HUBBARD

Sunset at Wooleen Station.

REHABILITATED STATION SALEPremiumEco-tourism mecca with roaming dingoes up for grabs

An award-winning eco-tourism Mid West station, replete with roaming dingoes, is up for sale for the first time in 20 years.

Danielle Marsland

Judge Hayden Green with Venturon’s Hannah Powe, and Charolais heifer Naughty But Nice W90 who won Supreme Exhibit of the day, beside Commonwealth Bank sponsors.

Winner Winner Cattle DinnerPremiumSupreme cattle winner ‘extremely hard to recreate’

Venturon Livestock’s 10 month-old Charolais heifer won the Supreme Exhibit sash in the led cattle competition at the 2026 Wagin Woolorama.

Danielle Marsland

At the inaugural Arkle Angus Bull Sale at Rosa Brook and with the $20,500 top-priced bull, Arkle V142, is Nutrien Livestock agent Kai McGinty, Arkle Angus stud principal Siobhan Cowan, buyers Meagan McCallum and Steve Neville of Old Bambun Grazing in Gingin, and William Solway with Nutrien Livestock agent Brett Chatley.

Arkle Angus salePremiumArkle Angus bulls bring a top of $20,500 at Rosa Brook

The Inaugural Arkle Angus Rosa Brook Bull Sale brought a crowd of return and new buyers to the Cowan family’s new venue in WA’s South West cattle country.

Bob Garnant