June 25, 2026
Cattle delivered with ticks to the Dalby saleyards will incur a new $2750 per consignment fee.
A Western Downs Regional Council spokesperson said the fee would take effect on July 1.
It has been introduced in response to an increase in the number of consignments arriving at the saleyards with cattle ticks, placing extra pressure on operations and posing a significant risk to the cattle tick-free zone.
The fee, which includes GST, will only be applied to consignments arriving at the saleyards where the presence of ticks is confirmed.
Cr Megan James said the measure was an important step in protecting the integrity of the region’s livestock industry.
“Dalby Regional Saleyards is a critical part of our beef supply chain, with almost 300,000 cattle passing through the facility in the 2025-26 financial year,” Cr James said.
“Protecting our tick-free zone is essential to maintaining market access, industry confidence, and the long-term sustainability of the sector.”
