EVLX Koonwarra Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 24th March 2026

Total Yarding: 2,707

Commentary

There were approximately 2,100 export and 600 young cattle penned representing an increase of 360 head week-on-week. One order returned to the gallery with the regular buyers operating in a cheaper market in places. Quality was good with a limited run of bullocks and a good selection of trade cattle while cows represented half of the sale. Trade cattle sold firm to 5c/kg easier. Most grown lots to processors sold firm while heavy feeder steers lifted 20c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers lost 10c to 15c/kg. Cows sold firm to 10c/kg easier while heavy bulls sold firm.

Vealers sold from 429c to 554c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 467c and 534c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 440c and 520c/kg. Grown steers made from 470c to 516c/kg. Bullocks sold from 466c to 508c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 390c and 420c with the crossbred portion between 410c and 479c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 290c and 380c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 340c to 427c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 402c to 514c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.