Major agencies through the southwest have begun to marshal their troops in preparation for the opening of the new Mortlake saleyards.
Although a sod has yet to be turned on its construction, Hamilton-based Kerr & Co Livestock this week announced well-known and experienced agent Bruce Redpath has accepted a position as its newly created Mortlake representative.
Kerr & Co Livestock principal Michael Kerr says the advent of the new Mortlake cattle market complex promised to revolutionize livestock marketing throughout the entire Western District.
These are exciting times Mr Kerr said. Over the years we will have seen a dozen yards closed to form this one superyard, and we are pleased to lend our support.
