Wagga Cattle Report
Report Date: 9th March 2026
Total Yarding: 3,560
Commentary
The market has experienced a significant shift following substantial rainfall across the region, leading to notable changes in prices and overall market dynamics. It was another secondary yarding, where well-finished trade or export cattle were notably scarce. Although all trade and export buyers attended, not all actively participated. Domestic buyers struggled against the competitive pricing from feedlots, resulting in a hesitance to elevate their own price levels. In contrast, feedlots emerged as dominant players, absorbing a significant portion of the well-finished trade types available. Local restockers stepped up, particularly targeting lighter weight weaners and yearlings.
Lightweight steers weighing between 200-280 kg saw a price increase of 13c, averaging $1353. The heifer portion also experienced a rise, selling for 15c dearer to average, $1080/head. Lighter feed steers remained unchanged, averaging 497c/kg. There was considerable interest from several feedlots looking to acquire cattle over 400kg, which resulted in a price lift of 15c, with the bulk of these cattle selling in the range of 445 to 522c/kg. Heavy feed steers weighing 500-600 kg sold for an additional 7c, averaging between 452 -495c/kg.
The cow sale saw a big variation of weights and grades, with restockers actively competing against processors for the leaner types under 520kg. Store cows varied in price, with most selling between 330-390c/kg. Heavy, well-finished cows remained firm, averaging 403c/kg, while leaner D3 cows under 520kg gained 11c, selling within the range of 368- 399c/kg.
