Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets showed strong store market trends nationally, with widespread buyer competition and improved seasonal confidence driving significant price gains across most weaner, feeder, and Angus cattle categories, particularly in NSW.
The trends appear to be:
- Supply lower overall, particularly in NSW and VIC store sales
- Buyer demand very strong, supported by recent rainfall and interstate competition
- Weaner and feeder cattle significantly dearer in many centres
- Angus cattle continued to attract strong premiums
- Heifers mixed, with quality lines performing strongly while plainer types faced softer demand
- Market remains highly quality-driven, with medium-weight and well-bred cattle attracting the strongest competition
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
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Strong store cattle market overall, led by aggressive competition for quality Angus weaners and feeder cattle
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QLD:
- Limited detailed pricing data available from Gracemere, Emerald, Blackall, and Sarina reports.
Summary (QLD): SInsufficient detailed reporting available, though broader eastern states sentiment remains firm to stronger
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NSW (very strong store market):
- TRLX Tamworth store sale (2,716 head) saw mostly dearer trends despite a much smaller yarding, with strong local and interstate demand driving gains across most categories, particularly young heifers
- CTLX Carcoar store sale (5,214 head) recorded very strong competition following recent rain, with lightweight steers lifting up to 100c/kg and feeder demand strong across heavier cattle
- SELX Yass store sale (5,172 head) produced extremely strong results at the final weaner sale, with Angus steers and heifers rising $130–$150/head amid consistently strong competition for medium-weight cattleg
Summary (NSW): Very strong market conditions, with rainfall confidence and aggressive buyer demand driving substantial gains across Angus weaners, feeder steers, and heifers
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VIC (mixed but generally firm):
- Bairnsdale store sale (1,550 head) saw a smaller mixed-quality yarding, with Angus steers slightly stronger while heifers eased under softer demand and quality variation
Summary (VIC): Mixed market overall, with stronger demand for quality Angus steers while plainer heifers remained under pressure
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (RLX) (6/5) Watch the latest report here.
- Emerald cattle report (H&W) (7/5) View the latest report here.
- Blackall cattle report (GDL) Watch the latest report here.
- Sarina cattle report (SCA) Watch the latest report here.
New South Wales
- CTLX Carcoar store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 5,214, (-1,995)Â Strong buyer demand following recent rain lifted prices sharply at the Angus-dominated store sale, with lightweight steers gaining up to 100c/kg and feeder competition strong across heavier cattle. Full report available here.
- SELX Yass store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 5,172, (+2,805) The final weaner sale delivered very strong results, with Angus steers and heifers lifting $130–$150/head as quality medium-weight cattle attracted consistently dearer competition. Full report available here
- TRLX Tamworth store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,716, (-3,677) Tamworth’s smaller store cattle sale saw mostly dearer trends driven by strong interstate and local demand, with Angus cattle dominating and young heifers finishing particularly strong. Full report available here.
Victoria
- Bairnsdale store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,550, (-1,450) A smaller and mixed-quality yarding saw firm to cheaper weaner cattle prices, with Angus steers slightly stronger while heifers faced softer demand and larger price declines. Full report available here.
- EVLX Koonwarra store cattle report (RLX) (7/5)Â Watch the latest report here.
South AustraliaÂ
- No Reports
Western Australia
- No Reports
Tasmania
- No Reports