Cattle Market Summary – 1 May 2026

by | May 4, 2026 | Feedlots, Processing, Sheep

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Cattle markets showed firm trends in a limited offering, with strong buyer demand supporting quality stock despite very low yardings and reduced overall supply.

The trends appear to be:

  • Supply very tight, with significantly reduced yardings
  • Strong demand for quality cattle, particularly Angus and proven lines
  • Restocker and southern buyer activity supporting prices
  • Cows with calves attracting solid competition
  • Market highly quality-driven in a small sample size

 

East Coast (QLD, NSW)

  • Firm market overall, with strong demand for limited numbers of quality cattle

  • NSW (Dubbo store sale) saw:

    • Very small yarding (320 head, down 800)
    • Good overall quality offering
    • Strong demand from southern buyers
    • Angus weaners achieving solid prices
    • Cows with calves also selling well in line with market rates
  • QLD (Emerald) had no reported data to indicate trends

    Summary: A firm market driven by strong demand for limited, good-quality cattle, with restocker and southern buyer competition supporting prices.

     

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    Cattle yardings & reports

    Queensland
    • No reports
    New South Wales
    • Wagga cattle report. Watch the latest report here. 
    • TRLX Tamworth cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 6,028, (-870) Reduced numbers and solid quality lifted the market, with stronger competition driving most categories dearer, especially feeders and restockers. Full report available here.
    • Forbes cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,208, (-593). Lower yarding but good quality and strong demand drove a firmer market, with most categories—especially cows and feeders—selling dearer.  Full report available here.
    • Wagga cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 4,100, (-700). Post-holiday yarding of mostly secondary cattle saw a fluctuating but generally firmer market, with stronger demand lifting feeders and cows while limited trade stock eased slightly. Full report available here.
    Victoria
    • WVLX Mortlake cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,120, (-297). Reduced yarding but improved quality drove a stronger market, with most categories lifting 10–30c/kg amid solid buyer competition. Full report available here.
    South Australia 
    • No reports
    Western Australia
    • Muchea cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 545, (+180): Light seasonal yarding with limited trade stock saw steady prices maintained, supported by consistent buyer demand and strong interest in better-conditioned heifers. Full report available here.
    Tasmania
    • No reports