Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were generally firm to dearer across Australia, with reduced yardings and stronger buyer competition supporting feeder, restocker and young cattle, while quality remained a key driver of price outcomes.
The trends appear to be:
- Feeder and restocker cattle attracted strong competition across most markets
- Reduced yardings helped support prices in several centres
- Young cattle and yearlings generally sold dearer
- Cow markets improved in many eastern markets, although results remained mixed in some regions
- Buyer demand remained strongest for quality and well-bred cattle
- Store cattle markets continued to perform strongly
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
Overall firm to dearer market, with strong competition from feeders, restockers and interstate buyers supporting most categories.
QLD results were positive:
- Blackall (5,500 head) recorded stronger prices across most yearling steer and heifer categories as improved quality and strong local and northern buyer demand lifted the market
NSW markets were generally dearer:
- Yass (763 head) saw stronger demand lift weaners, feeder steers, grown cattle and cows, with heavy cows gaining up to 20c/kg
- Dubbo (2,158 head) recorded stronger competition across young cattle, feeder stock, restockers and cows, while grown cattle remained firm
VIC store markets remained very strong:
- Koonwarra Store Sale (4,700 head) saw strong feedlot and interstate buyer competition lift heavy yearling cattle by $80–$100/head, while lighter calves remained firm
Summary: Eastern Australian cattle markets remained well supported, with strong buyer competition and lower yardings helping lift feeder, restocker and young cattle values. Quality cattle continued to attract premiums, while store markets remained particularly buoyant.
Western Australia
Mixed but generally firm market.
- Mount Barker (1,030 head) recorded stronger heifer and heavy cow prices on active feeder demand, while steer weaners and heavy bulls eased
Summary: WA produced mixed results, with feeder demand supporting heifers and cows, although some steer and bull categories softened. Overall demand remained solid despite lower yarding numbers.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Blackall cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 5,500, (+4,000) Improved quality and strong local and northern buyer demand lifted restocker and feeder cattle prices, with yearling steers and heifers selling at higher rates across most categories. Full report available here
- Emerald cattle report (GDL) Watch the latest report here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (Elders) (24/6) Watch the latest report here
- SBLX Murgon cattle report (W&C) (23/6) Watch the latest report here
New South Wales
- Dubbo cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,158, (-1,394) Yarding numbers fell sharply, while stronger competition lifted young cattle, feeder stock, restockers and cows, with grown cattle holding firm. Full report available here
- SELX Yass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 763, (-224) Numbers eased and quality was plainer, but stronger demand lifted weaners, feeder steers, grown cattle and cows, with heavy cows gaining up to 20c/kg. Full report available here
Victoria
- EVLX Koonwarra store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 4,700, (+884) Increased yarding and improved quality saw strong competition from feedlot and interstate buyers, lifting heavy yearling cattle prices by $80–$100/head while lighter calves remained firm. Full report available here
- Colac cattle report (CSAA) Watch the latest report here
- Echuca cattle report (Elders) (24/6) Watch the latest report here
- NVLX Wodonga store cattle report (RLX) Watch the latest report here
- Swan Hill cattle report (Elders) View the latest report here
South AustraliaÂ
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Mount Barker cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,030, (-199) Reduced yarding and active feeder demand saw mixed weaner results, with heifers and heavy cows strengthening while steers and heavy bulls eased. Full report available hereÂ
Tasmania
- No Reports