Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets
The Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) is considered one of the largest selling centres in Australia in terms of combined sheep and cattle numbers, and the largest cattle selling centre in NSW.
On average more than 1.2 million sheep and 200,000 cattle are sold through the facility annually. The location of the DRLM, set on the intersection of three major highways; the Newell, the Golden, and the Mitchell; makes it an easy place to access from all corners of New South Wales, Victoria, and Southern Queensland.
For the most up-to-date information, visit our Facebook page @DubboRegionalLivestockMarkets. Follow our page to be notified of sale dates, market reports and closure information.
Getting Here
Directions
Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets is located at 2 Boothenba Road in Dubbo. View directions on Google Maps.
Opening Hours
Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets has access throughout the year, with limitations on public holidays and over Christmas and New Year period.
For sale information please view the 'Sales and Stock' section below.
After hours and on-call support is available, view the 'Contact' section below for contact details.
Induction
Have you completed your online induction? Access to Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets is limited to those who are inducted. If you haven't undertaken an induction, please Complete Induction.
Sales and Stock
Sale Information
Visit Meat and Livestock Australia for the latest market information and sales reports.
Sale Calendar
Sale calendar dates are added to our Facebook page @DubboRegionalLivestockMarkets for you to follow for updates and notifications.
Prime Cattle
Thursdays from 8am
Almost all cattle sold by auction by the live weight method, with weighting taking place following the sale.
Store Cattle
Fridays as required from 11am
Conducted by open auction.
Sheep and Lamp
Mondays from 11am
Goat
Tuesdays as required from 11am
Chain of Responsibility
Dubbo Regional Council promotes road safety, download the Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA) Chain of Responsibility 101 Handbook for Livestock Saleyard and Transport Activities. For information, please visit NHVR Chain of Responsibility.
Induction
Have you completed your online induction? Access to Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets is limited to those who are inducted. If you haven't undertaken an induction, please Complete Induction.
Travelling Stock
All travelling stock MUST be booked in through one of the three authorised feeders, whether they require feeding or not.
Mick Nestor
Phone: 0418 638 031
Brian Schloeffel
Phone: 0429 151 205
Jamie Manning
Phone: 0437 313 738
Facility Information
The Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) is considered one of the largest selling centres in Australia in terms of combined sheep and cattle numbers. In the financial year 2022; 122,289 cattle and 808,693 sheep were sold through the facility. DRLM began operations as the Troy Saleyards in 1950 at its current site on Boothenba Road, Dubbo.
The facility is owned by Dubbo Regional Council. Producers buy and sell stock on sale days at the DRLM.
13 licensed stock and station agents operate at DRLM, ensuring a maximum of efficiency and service to clients. The sales are supported by meat companies, butchers, farmers and feedlot operators.
The DRLM provides a total contribution of $60.902M in total output and supports 307 full time equivalent positions to the local economy.
The facilities available on site include:
- Administration building
- Selling pens for cattle, sheep and goats
- Resting paddocks
- A covered selling ring
- Public canteen
- Leased offices
- Water for stock
- Hay sheds
- Seven truck wash bays
- Amenities are available to dedicated users
- Cattle scales
- Purpose-built cattle drafting facilities
- Cattle crushes
- Effluent systems
MAP
To download a printable version of the map; Map of Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (PDF 1.4MB)
EPA POLLUTION MONITORING
Download the Environmental Protection Authority's Pollution Monitoring Data (PDF 360.8KB) for the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets.
Download the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets' Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (DOCX 3.2MB) and Environmental Management Plan (PDF 4.2MB).
ACCREDITATION
Contact
To contact the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets:
- Main Phone (Administration 7am to 4pm): 02 6801 4540
- Operations Coordinator (7am to 4pm): 0417 265 874
- After hours (4pm to 12am): 0427 707 542
- On call (12am to 7am): 0437 539 438
- Email: drlm@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
- Follow us on Facebook: @DubboRegionalLivestockMarkets
To contact a feeder for transit stock:
Mick Nestor
Phone: 0418 638 031
Brian Schloeffel
Phone: 0429 151 205
Jamie Manning
Phone: 0437 313 738
To contact an agent please refer to the list below for contact details:
AWN Lord
Phone: 02 6882 3444
Email: dubbo@awn.net
Website: https://awn.net/dubbo/
Barlow and Peadon Schute Bell
Phone: 02 6885 0701 or 0417 278 349 (Andrew)
Carter Lindsay and McHugh
Phone: 02 6882 5177
Email: contact@carterlindsaymchugh.com.au
Website: www.carterlindsaymchugh.com.au
Christie and Hood
Phone: 02 6884 3800
Email: office@chdubbo.com.au
C. Olsen Agencies
Phone: 02 6882 0777
Email: office@olsenagencies.net.au
CPS Thomas Ballhausen & Irvine
Phone: 02 6884 4688
Email: admin@cpsthomas.com.au
Delta Pollard Livestock and Property
Phone: 0475 557 650
Email: tpollard@deltaag.com.au
Website: www.deltaag.com.au/livestockproperty
Elders Rural Services
Phone: 0427 854 825
Email: martin.simmons@elders.com.au
Nutrien Livestock
Phone: 02 6841 1000
Email: kylie.henry@nutrien.com.au
Peter Milling and Company
Phone: 0428 253 162
Email: graham@petermilling.com.au
Plasto and Company
Phone: 0428 636 289 (Ross)
Purtle Plevey Agencies Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 6785 1704 or 0428 851 704 (Patrick)
Email: livestock@purtleplevey.com.au
Website: www.purtleplevey.com.au
Ray White Richardson and Sinclair
Phone: 02 6882 3311
Email: admin.ruraldubbo@raywhite.com
Website: www.raywhiterichardsonandsinclair.com.au
Last Edited: 03 Jul 2025