Book a Sale
The Centre is available for livestock sales scheduled from Wednesday to Sunday.
Contact Us for Queries
Livestock Sales
| Cattle Sale | Commences 08:30 each Monday |
|---|---|
| Veal Sale | Commences 09:00 each Monday |
| Sheep Sale | Commences 08:30 each Tuesday |
Receival times for the Muchea Livestock Centre
| Cattle | LW from 12:00 – 17:00 the day prior to sale |
|---|---|
| Veal | 12:00 – 17:00 the day prior to sale 05:00 – 07:30 the day of sale |
| Sheep | 14:00 – 19:00 each Monday 04:00 – 07:30 each Tuesday |
On a public holiday Monday?
Both sheep and cattle sales are held on a Tuesday.
Receival hours (with a public holiday Monday) will be:
| Cattle | LW from 12:00 – 17:00 Sunday |
|---|---|
| Veal | 12:00 – 17:00 Sunday 05:00 – 08:00 Monday |
| Sheep | 14:00 – 19:00 Monday 04:00 – 07:30 Tuesday |
Agents: Elders, Landmark, Primaries, Westcoast Livestock, S & C Livestock, AWN.
All enquires re Livestock Sales should be directed to WAMIA.
Note that livestock deliveries to the MLC prior to 06:00 on the day prior to sale must be specifically booked into the MLC via an emailed booking request, no less than 24 hours prior to delivery. Failure to email a booking request on time and comply with pen allocations as directed by WAMIA is an offence under the WAMIA Regulations (1985).
Bookings must be emailed to: Bookings@wamia.wa.gov.au
Booking requests are to include as a minimum:
- Stock Owner
- Stock Transporter
- Stock Agent
- Estimated Time of Arrival
- Total Stock to be delivered
- Head number and description of each line
- Sex
- Size
- Breed
WAMIA will provide pen allocations for the yarding of livestock via return email.
Private Weighing
The services provided by WAMIA are not just restricted to sale stock, using the MLC facilities and trained staff WAMIA can offer the following services for any livestock.
- Private weighing (cattle only)
- Specialized drafting.
- Pregnancy Testing.
- Classification by Dentition
- Cattle scanning and NLIS transfer.
Contact WAMIA on (08) 9571 0399 to discuss your requirements
Stock Need a Feed Before or After the Sale – Can Do!
Paddock Agistment for Sheep and Cattle – Can Do!
Cattle Transhipment – Board and Loadings for Cattle on the Move
In close vicinity is the 9 way pastoral draft with liveweight scales plus 2 x 4 way standard drafts with liveweight scales. On these scales cattle are weighed individually at speeds up to 240head /hour/ scale (average 200 head/hour – in contrast to Midland bulk weighing at 180 head for group weighing).
The flooring is a unique sawdust, which provides soft comfortable bedding for the cattle – making them less stressed.
Water is available in every pen. A hospital pen is easily accessed.
The Scales and Transhipment Area are available for PRIVATE SALES.
The Transhipment Area is an AQIS ACCREDITED LIVE EXPORT DEPOT.
The Centre is available for PRIVATE SALES, TRANSHIPMENT AND EXPORT DEPOTING OF LIVE EXPORT CATTLE.
Interested? Contact WAMIA.
Manure Sales
Loading days are Wednesday to Friday 07:00 to 13:00.
No loading is carried out on weekends.
A delivery service for loads of 5 cubic metres is available. Please call for a quote.
See fees & charges tab for prices.
All enquires regarding manure sales should be directed to Trevor on 0413 752 262
Truckwash
The Avdata system uses a micro chip key that can be used Australia wide. Avdata keys are available from the WAMIA Admin Office at the MLC. All trucks using the Avdata wash are required to supply their own hose. The coin operated truck wash operates with $1 coins for smaller trucks. Hoses are supplied for this wash.
Wash usage is charged on a per minute basis with current charge rate for the Avdata wash at 68c per minute. Using the coin wash, $1 will provide a wash for just under 1 minute. The Truckwash is only available for use by Livestock Vehicles. All enquires re the operation of the Truckwash or purchase of Avdata keys should be directed to WAMIA.
2020/21 Muchea Livestock Centre Fees
| Fee (*All fees ex GST unless otherwise stated) | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle | ||
| Yard Fee – Live Weight Cattle | Per head | $8.86 |
| Yard Fee – Appraisal Cattle | Per head | $8.86 |
| Yard Fee – Live Weight Calves | Per head | $5.05 |
| Yard Fee – Appraisal Calves | Per head | $5.05 |
| Daily Fee (Transshipment) | Per head | $1.43 |
| Daily Fee under 6 hrs (Transshipment) | Per head | $0.49 |
| Cattle Disposal | Per head | $425.74 |
| Facility Fee (non-auction sale cattle) | Per head | $1.17 |
| Sale Handling Fee | Per head | $5.36 |
| Sale Cattle^ Weighing Fee (Standard) | Per head | $0.22 |
| Sale Cattle^ Weighing Fee (Bulls over 700kg) | Per head | $0.22 |
| Non-Sale Weighing | Per head | $2.80 |
| Buyer Handling Fee | Per head | $1.40 |
| In-transit Scanning | Per head | $1.40 |
| Cattle Delivery Fee (pickups) | Per head | $1.05 |
| Veal Delivery Fee (pickups) | Per head | $1.08 |
| NLIS Tagging – Standard | Per tag | $20.73 |
| NLIS Mature Aged Bulls | Per tag | $59.94 |
| Sheep | ||
| Yard Fees – Sheep, Lambs & Goats | Per head | $0.96 |
| Daily Fee (Transshipment) | Per head | $0.16 |
| Sheep Disposal | Per head | $13.64 |
| Sheep Drafting Fee | Per head | $0.03 |
| Sheep Sale Processing | Per head | $0.32 |
| Feeding | ||
| Hay Rolls | Per kilo | $0.48 |
| Hay Bales | Per bale | $16.76 |
| Chaff Bags | Per bag | $29.06 |
| Truck wash | ||
| Coin operated truck wash | Per minute approx | $1.19 |
| Key operated truck wash | Per minute | $0.68 |
| Avdata Key | Per key | $40.33 |
| Manure and Compost | ||
| 6 x 4 Trailer | Per trailer | $56.86 |
| Ute | Per ute | $56.86 |
| Per m3/bucket in Bulk | Per m3 | As quoted |
| Per m3/bucket | Per m3 | $19.33 |
| Other | ||
| Manual 3 way Draft – non sale | Per head | $1.20 |
| Manual 3 way Draft –sale | Per head | $0.36 |
| Induction & Security ID Card – if paid on day *GST NA | Per card | $40.33 |
| Induction & Security ID Card – if invoiced *GST NA | Per card | $62.54 |
| Lamb Tags | Per tag | $0.17 |
| Hogget Tags | Per tag | $0.17 |
| MLC Overnight Accommodation | Per person per night | $35.91 |
| South West Fees | ||
| Sale Processing | Per head | $3.92 |
| NLIS Tagging | Per tag | $7.28 |
| Non-Sale Cattle Processing | Per head | $1.40 |
| Buyer Handling Fee | Per head | $1.40 |
* Pricing current from October 18th, 2021
Sale Cattle refer to Cattle sold through an agent during the regular Monday sale (or Tuesday if public holiday)
Service fees for custom jobs subject to negotiation by WAMIA Chief Executive.
Order of Sale
CATTLE AND CALVES |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: | |
| 1 – Elders | 1 – Westcoast | 1 – Nutrien | 1 – AWN | |
| 2 – Westcoast | 2 – Nutrien | 2 – AWN | 2 – Elders | |
| 3 – Nutrien | 3 – AWN | 3 – Elders | 3 – Westcoast | |
| 4 – AWN | 4 – Elders | 4 – Westcoast | 4 – Nutrien | |
| 7th February | ||||
| 14th February | 21st February | 28th February | 7th March* | |
| 14th March | 21st March | 28th March | 4th April | |
| 11th April | 18th April* | 25th April* | 2nd May | |
| 9th May | 16th May | 23rd May | 30th May | |
| 6th June* | 13th June | 20th June | 27th June | |
| 4th July | 11th July | 18th July | 25th July | |
| 1st August | 8th August | 15th August | 22nd August | |
| 29th August | 5th September | 12th September | 19th September | |
| 26th September* | 3rd October | 10th October | 17th October | |
| 24th October | 31st October | 7th November | 14th November | |
| 21st November | 28th November | 5th December | 12th December | |
| 19th December | ||||
*Denotes Public Holidays – Monday Cattle Sale will be held on the Tuesday with Sheep Sale.
SHEEP AND LAMBS |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: |
| 1 – Westcoast | 1 – AWN | 1 – Elders | 1 – Nutrien |
| 2 – AWN | 2 – Elders | 2 – Nutrien | 2 – Westcoast |
| 3 – Elders | 3 – Nutrien | 3 – Westcoast | 3 – AWN |
| 4 – Nutrien | 4 – Westcoast | 4 – AWN | 4 – Elders |
| 11th January | 18th January | 25th January | 1st February |
| 8th February | 15th February | 22nd February | 1st March |
| 8th March | 15th March | 22nd March | 29th March |
Order of Sale to reviewed after 3 months.
Book a Sale
The Centre is available for livestock sales scheduled from Wednesday to Sunday.
All queries should be directed to the WAMIA Chief Executive Officer, Greg Lott on (08) 9571 0013 or greg.lott@wamia.wa.gov.au
Contact Us for Queries
Livestock Sales
| Cattle Sale | Commences 08:30 each Monday |
|---|---|
| Veal Sale | Commences 09:00 each Monday |
| Sheep Sale | Commences 08:30 each Tuesday |
Receival times for the Muchea Livestock Centre
| Cattle | LW from 12:00 – 17:00 the day prior to sale |
|---|---|
| Veal | 12:00 – 17:00 the day prior to sale 05:00 – 07:30 the day of sale |
| Sheep | 14:00 – 19:00 each Monday 04:00 – 07:30 each Tuesday |
On a public holiday Monday?
Both sheep and cattle sales are held on a Tuesday.
Receival hours (with a public holiday Monday) will be:
| Cattle | LW from 12:00 – 17:00 Sunday |
|---|---|
| Veal | 12:00 – 17:00 Sunday 05:00 – 08:00 Monday |
| Sheep | 14:00 – 19:00 Monday 04:00 – 07:30 Tuesday |
Agents: Elders, Landmark, Primaries, Westcoast Livestock, S & C Livestock, AWN.
All enquires re Livestock Sales should be directed to WAMIA.
Note that livestock deliveries to the MLC prior to 06:00 on the day prior to sale must be specifically booked into the MLC via an emailed booking request, no less than 24 hours prior to delivery. Failure to email a booking request on time and comply with pen allocations as directed by WAMIA is an offence under the WAMIA Regulations (1985).
Bookings must be emailed to: Bookings@wamia.wa.gov.au
Booking requests are to include as a minimum:
- Stock Owner
- Stock Transporter
- Stock Agent
- Estimated Time of Arrival
- Total Stock to be delivered
- Head number and description of each line
- Sex
- Size
- Breed
WAMIA will provide pen allocations for the yarding of livestock via return email.
Private Weighing
The services provided by WAMIA are not just restricted to sale stock, using the MLC facilities and trained staff WAMIA can offer the following services for any livestock.
- Private weighing (cattle only)
- Specialized drafting.
- Pregnancy Testing.
- Classification by Dentition
- Cattle scanning and NLIS transfer.
Contact WAMIA on (08) 9571 0399 to discuss your requirements
Stock Need a Feed Before or After the Sale – Can Do!
Paddock Agistment for Sheep and Cattle – Can Do!
Cattle Transhipment – Board and Loadings for Cattle on the Move
In close vicinity is the 9 way pastoral draft with liveweight scales plus 2 x 4 way standard drafts with liveweight scales. On these scales cattle are weighed individually at speeds up to 240head /hour/ scale (average 200 head/hour – in contrast to Midland bulk weighing at 180 head for group weighing).
The flooring is a unique sawdust, which provides soft comfortable bedding for the cattle – making them less stressed.
Water is available in every pen. A hospital pen is easily accessed.
The Scales and Transhipment Area are available for PRIVATE SALES.
The Transhipment Area is an AQIS ACCREDITED LIVE EXPORT DEPOT.
The Centre is available for PRIVATE SALES, TRANSHIPMENT AND EXPORT DEPOTING OF LIVE EXPORT CATTLE.
Interested? Contact WAMIA.
Manure Sales
Loading days are Wednesday to Friday 07:00 to 13:00.
No loading is carried out on weekends.
A delivery service for loads of 5 cubic metres is available. Please call for a quote.
See fees & charges tab for prices.
All enquires regarding manure sales should be directed to Trevor on 0413 752 262
Truckwash
The Avdata system uses a micro chip key that can be used Australia wide. Avdata keys are available from the WAMIA Admin Office at the MLC. All trucks using the Avdata wash are required to supply their own hose. The coin operated truck wash operates with $1 coins for smaller trucks. Hoses are supplied for this wash.
Wash usage is charged on a per minute basis with current charge rate for the Avdata wash at 68c per minute. Using the coin wash, $1 will provide a wash for just under 1 minute. The Truckwash is only available for use by Livestock Vehicles. All enquires re the operation of the Truckwash or purchase of Avdata keys should be directed to WAMIA.
2020/21 Muchea Livestock Centre Fees
| Fee (*All fees ex GST unless otherwise stated) | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle | ||
| Yard Fee – Live Weight Cattle | Per head | $8.86 |
| Yard Fee – Appraisal Cattle | Per head | $8.86 |
| Yard Fee – Live Weight Calves | Per head | $5.05 |
| Yard Fee – Appraisal Calves | Per head | $5.05 |
| Daily Fee (Transshipment) | Per head | $1.43 |
| Daily Fee under 6 hrs (Transshipment) | Per head | $0.49 |
| Cattle Disposal | Per head | $425.74 |
| Facility Fee (non-auction sale cattle) | Per head | $1.17 |
| Sale Handling Fee | Per head | $5.36 |
| Sale Cattle^ Weighing Fee (Standard) | Per head | $0.22 |
| Sale Cattle^ Weighing Fee (Bulls over 700kg) | Per head | $0.22 |
| Non-Sale Weighing | Per head | $2.80 |
| Buyer Handling Fee | Per head | $1.40 |
| In-transit Scanning | Per head | $1.40 |
| Cattle Delivery Fee (pickups) | Per head | $1.05 |
| Veal Delivery Fee (pickups) | Per head | $1.08 |
| NLIS Tagging – Standard | Per tag | $20.73 |
| NLIS Mature Aged Bulls | Per tag | $59.94 |
| Sheep | ||
| Yard Fees – Sheep, Lambs & Goats | Per head | $0.96 |
| Daily Fee (Transshipment) | Per head | $0.16 |
| Sheep Disposal | Per head | $13.64 |
| Sheep Drafting Fee | Per head | $0.03 |
| Sheep Sale Processing | Per head | $0.32 |
| Feeding | ||
| Hay Rolls | Per kilo | $0.48 |
| Hay Bales | Per bale | $16.76 |
| Chaff Bags | Per bag | $29.06 |
| Truck wash | ||
| Coin operated truck wash | Per minute approx | $1.19 |
| Key operated truck wash | Per minute | $0.68 |
| Avdata Key | Per key | $40.33 |
| Manure and Compost | ||
| 6 x 4 Trailer | Per trailer | $56.86 |
| Ute | Per ute | $56.86 |
| Per m3/bucket in Bulk | Per m3 | As quoted |
| Per m3/bucket | Per m3 | $19.33 |
| Other | ||
| Manual 3 way Draft – non sale | Per head | $1.20 |
| Manual 3 way Draft –sale | Per head | $0.36 |
| Induction & Security ID Card – if paid on day *GST NA | Per card | $40.33 |
| Induction & Security ID Card – if invoiced *GST NA | Per card | $62.54 |
| Lamb Tags | Per tag | $0.17 |
| Hogget Tags | Per tag | $0.17 |
| MLC Overnight Accommodation | Per person per night | $35.91 |
| South West Fees | ||
| Sale Processing | Per head | $3.92 |
| NLIS Tagging | Per tag | $7.28 |
| Non-Sale Cattle Processing | Per head | $1.40 |
| Buyer Handling Fee | Per head | $1.40 |
* Pricing current from October 18th, 2021
Sale Cattle refer to Cattle sold through an agent during the regular Monday sale (or Tuesday if public holiday)
Service fees for custom jobs subject to negotiation by WAMIA Chief Executive.
Order of Sale
CATTLE AND CALVES |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: | |
| 1 – Elders | 1 – Westcoast | 1 – Nutrien | 1 – AWN | |
| 2 – Westcoast | 2 – Nutrien | 2 – AWN | 2 – Elders | |
| 3 – Nutrien | 3 – AWN | 3 – Elders | 3 – Westcoast | |
| 4 – AWN | 4 – Elders | 4 – Westcoast | 4 – Nutrien | |
| 7th February | ||||
| 14th February | 21st February | 28th February | 7th March* | |
| 14th March | 21st March | 28th March | 4th April | |
| 11th April | 18th April* | 25th April* | 2nd May | |
| 9th May | 16th May | 23rd May | 30th May | |
| 6th June* | 13th June | 20th June | 27th June | |
| 4th July | 11th July | 18th July | 25th July | |
| 1st August | 8th August | 15th August | 22nd August | |
| 29th August | 5th September | 12th September | 19th September | |
| 26th September* | 3rd October | 10th October | 17th October | |
| 24th October | 31st October | 7th November | 14th November | |
| 21st November | 28th November | 5th December | 12th December | |
| 19th December | ||||
*Denotes Public Holidays – Monday Cattle Sale will be held on the Tuesday with Sheep Sale.
SHEEP AND LAMBS |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: | ORDER: |
| 1 – Westcoast | 1 – AWN | 1 – Elders | 1 – Nutrien |
| 2 – AWN | 2 – Elders | 2 – Nutrien | 2 – Westcoast |
| 3 – Elders | 3 – Nutrien | 3 – Westcoast | 3 – AWN |
| 4 – Nutrien | 4 – Westcoast | 4 – AWN | 4 – Elders |
| 11th January | 18th January | 25th January | 1st February |
| 8th February | 15th February | 22nd February | 1st March |
| 8th March | 15th March | 22nd March | 29th March |
Order of Sale to reviewed after 3 months.
