SELX hosted a sale yard technology open day recently, with 45 operators travelling from Dubbo, Forbes, Wagga Wagga, Scone and Moss Vale to learn how we are at the forefront of sale yard technology in Australia.
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Working closely with their technology provider, Outcross, they were able to showcase how SELX is using technology to fast track processes.
From the arrival of stock through to weighing and delivery, they are able to enhance the buyer, producer and agent experience with up to the minute information on livestock.
Johne's Disease (JD), a fatal wasting disease of cattle, goats, alpaca and deer, is front of mind for many operators at the moment, with new JD biosecurity requirements commencing nationally on October 1, 2017.
The Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA) has provided the advice to sale yard operations from Animal Health Australia (AHA).
As cattle spend little time at saleyards, they are a very low risk for the spread of JD, except through purchase of infected animals.
