Mortlake Cattle Report

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Report Date: 21st September 2026

Total Yarding: 1,696

Commentary

At Mortlake, agents yarded 1,707 head being a similar number to the previous sale. Quality was generally comparable although the bullock offering displayed more weight while trade cattle were slightly more mixed. There were fewer supplementary fed cattle on offer particularly in the trade section. The cow offering comprised 44% beef cows with the balance being dairy-bred. Most regular buyers were in attendance and feeder demand remained strong. The yarding included 301 bullocks, 477 trade cattle, 830 cows and 99 grown bulls.

The market was generally softer across most categories with prices easing by around 20c/kg. Supplementary fed cattle were the least affected. Beef cows were back 10 to 15c while dairy cows were firm to softer more so for the plainer cows by 5 to 10c/kg. Bulls were 20 to 30c/kg cheaper.

Bullocks sold to 480c while grown steers reached 490c/kg. Crossbred steers made up to 468c and grown heifers ranged from 440 to 470c/kg. Dairy-bred manufacturing steers sold to 440c/kg. Better-quality trade cattle ranged from 480 to 540 cents/kg. Heavy beef cows made between 376 and 424c while medium-weight beef cows sold from 355 to 376c/kg. Better-covered dairy cows ranged from 350 to 397c/kg. Grown beef bulls reached 458c with dairy-bred bulls selling to 430c and younger bulls made up to 466c/kg.

Market Reporter: Chris Agnew.