Naracoorte Cattle Report

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Report Date: 3rd March 2026

Total Yarding: 450

Commentary

Agents yarded 455 head being 268 less than last week’s sale restricted due to the recent rains received in the area in a slightly plainer yarding with less weight especially for the grown steers and trade cattle on offer. Most of the regular buying group were present but not all were fully active however there was increase restocker and feeder interest with in the trade offering.

The market for trade cattle was fully firm to slightly dearer driven mainly by feeder and restocker competition heavy cows were dearer by 10 to 15c/kg and Grown bulls softer by 15c/kg with the medium weight cows remaining fully firm.

Grown steers made from 445 to 473c with the better trade cattle selling from 455c to 490c feeders paying up to 475c/kg. Grown heifers made from 410 to 470c/kg. Heavy cows made from 390 to 420c medium weights 365c to 386c/kg. Grown bulls 365 to 430c/kg. Younger bulls to 420c/kg.

Market Reporter Chris Agnew.