Cattle Market Summary – 11 June 2026

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Cattle markets were generally firm to dearer across Australia, with strong feeder, restocker and processor demand supporting most categories despite some softer results in North Queensland.

The trends appear to be:

• National yardings increased significantly, with larger offerings across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria
• Feeder cattle continued to attract strong competition, particularly quality yearlings and heavy feeder steers
• Restocker demand remained very active for weaners, vealers and lighter yearling cattle
• Trade and finished cattle generally sold firm to dearer across most centres
• Cow markets were mostly stronger, particularly in southern states and selected NSW centres
• Quality remained a key driver, with well-bred cattle attracting premium competition
• North Queensland markets were more selective, with lower-quality offerings contributing to easier trends

East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)

Overall firm to dearer market, supported by strong buyer competition from feeders, processors and restockers.

QLD results were mixed:

• Dalby recorded strong gains across most categories despite a much larger yarding, with yearling heifers leading the rise and heavy cows selling dearer
• Charters Towers reported easier trends as increased numbers and lower-quality cattle reduced competition, although heavyweight cattle held firm and heifers remained unchanged

NSW results were predominantly stronger:

• Singleton saw strong demand for well-bred weaners and calves, with prices generally firmer
• Casino recorded solid restocker demand for vealers and yearlings, while cows and heavy cattle held firm to slightly dearer levels
• Moss Vale delivered one of the strongest results of the week, with feeder cattle, weaners and cows lifting 10–20c/kg
• Silverdale reported firm export cattle prices and dearer feeder and weaner categories under strong buyer competition

VIC continued its positive momentum:

• Echuca posted widespread gains of 10–20c/kg driven by strong feedlot and export demand
• Bairnsdale saw stronger prices for quality trade cattle and heavy bulls, although cows eased on quality concerns

Southern States (SA & TAS)

Strong competition supported generally dearer markets across southern selling centres.

• Naracoorte recorded firmer prices, led by heavy feeder steers and cows
• Mt Gambier reported broad price gains across yearlings, grown cattle, cows and bulls
• Mt Compass saw moderate improvements across most categories
• Powranna’s small yarding met strong demand, with yearlings and cows both selling dearer

Summary: Strong buyer competition continues to underpin Australian cattle markets, with feeder cattle, weaners and quality finished stock driving most gains. While North Queensland markets softened due to quality and supply factors, most centres reported firm to dearer trends, supported by active restocker, feedlot and processor demand. National yardings lifted significantly, yet demand remained strong enough to absorb the increased supply.

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Cattle yardings & reports

Queensland

• Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 8,029, (+3,355). Despite a larger yarding, strong buyer competition pushed most categories higher, with yearling heifers recording the strongest gains and heavy cows selling dearer. Full report available here
• Emerald cattle report. Full report available 
  • H&W (9/6).
  • GDL.
• Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 3,173, (+736). A larger prime cattle yarding met selective buying, with most categories easing from last week’s gains, while only the best heavyweight cattle held firm to slightly dearer rates. Full report available 
  • MLA.
  • QR.

New South Wales

• Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 647. 647 head yarded this week, with strong demand across all categories; export and slaughter cattle held firm on last week’s rates, heavy feeder steers rose 10c/kg, and weaner steers and heifers sold to stronger competition at dearer prices. Full report available here
• Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,739, (+51). A strong market saw feeder cattle, weaners and cows sell dearer, with intense buyer competition lifting most categories by 10–20c/kg and restocker weaners recording the biggest gains. Full report available here
• Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,600, (+200). A larger Casino yarding of mixed-quality cattle saw strong vealer and yearling demand from restockers, while cows and heavy cattle held mostly firm to slightly stronger levels overall. Full report available here
• Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,544, (+58). A larger yarding of well-bred weaners saw strong demand and firmer prices overall, with calves selling higher while cows were mostly firm to slightly easier.Full report available here 
  • MLA
  • BP&L
• IRLX Inverell cattle report (RLX) (9/6). Watch the latest report here
• Gunnedah cattle report (DC) (9/6) Watch the latest report here

Victoria

• Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 363, (+102).A mixed-quality yarding saw stronger prices for quality trade cattle and heavy bulls, while cows eased due to quality concerns and grown cattle improved slightly. Full report available here
• Echuca cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,370, (+273) A larger yarding met very strong feedlot and export demand, driving cattle prices 10–20c/kg higher across most categories, with quality yearlings and cows holding firm above 400c/kg. Full report available here.
• GVLX Shepparton cattle report (Elders) (9/6) Watch the latest report here.

South Australia 

• Naracoorte cattle report (MLA) (9/6): Yarding: 477, (-77). Strong demand for heavy feeder steers and cows drove a firmer market, with well-bred cattle attracting stronger competition and beef cows consistently selling above 400c/kg. Full report available here. 
• Mt Gambier cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 473, (+79). Increased numbers met strong demand, with feeders driving a dearer market as yearlings, grown cattle, cows, and bulls all recorded price gains. Full report available here. 
• Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 280. A steady yarding of fair-quality cattle saw moderate price gains for vealers, yearling heifers and cows, supported by active competition from processors, feeders and restockers. Full report available here. 

Western Australia

• No Reports

Tasmania

• Powranna cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 62, (-66). A very small yarding met strong demand, with yearlings lifting 15–20c/kg and cows selling 4c/kg dearer across most categories. Full report available here.