Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets showed mixed trends nationally, with increased yardings following dry conditions met by solid demand for quality and feeder stock, while secondary cattle and cows came under pressure in several centres. The trends appear to be:
- Supply increased significantly across most states
- Strong demand for quality and feeder cattle supporting prices
- Secondary cattle and lighter stock under pressure
- Cows mixed to cheaper in many centres amid reduced competition
- Market remains quality-driven, with clear divergence between well-finished and plainer cattle
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
- Mixed market overall, with stronger results for quality cattle and softer trends for secondary lines
- QLD results were generally firm:
- Roma (6,473 head) saw strong competition keep yearling and feeder cattle firm despite mixed quality
- Warwick (2,659 head) recorded dearer cows and bullocks, with restocker and feeder yearlings slightly stronger
- Mareeba (352 head) and Moreton (974 head) saw solid demand for quality cattle, while lighter types eased
- NSW results were mixed to softer:
- Inverell (4,559 head) saw cheaper cows with mixed trends for young cattle
- Carcoar (3,298 head) recorded improved trade and grown cattle, while feeders and cows eased
- Gunnedah (7,200 head) saw firm heavy cattle but cheaper secondary stock and cows
- Scone (3,466 head) reported mixed results, with softer steer calves and generally weaker cow prices
- VIC results showed similar trends:
- Wodonga (921 head) saw feeder cattle strengthen, while trade cattle and cows eased
- Shepparton (1,554 head) recorded steady young cattle with mixed to softer cow prices
- Koonwarra (2,074 head) saw firm well-finished cattle, while plainer types, cows, and bulls sold cheaper
Summary: Strong demand for quality and feeder cattle continues to support the market, while secondary cattle and cows are facing downward pressure due to increased supply and mixed conditions
South Australia
- Naracoorte (880 head) saw:
- Firm prices for young cattle supported by feeder and restocker demand
- Heavy cows eased slightly
Summary: Generally firm market for young cattle, with slight softness in cows
Tasmania
- Powranna (203 head) saw:
- Weaker yearling prices
- Mixed cow trends, with prime types slightly cheaper and strong demand for leaner store cows
Summary: Mixed market, with softer yearlings but selective demand for store cows
Western Australia
- Boyanup (69 head) saw:
- Improved cow prices, lifting 15–20c/kg
- Limited numbers with remaining cattle selling at steady rates
Summary: Firm to stronger cow market in a small yarding
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Roma store cattle report (GDL) (14/4). View their latest report here.
- Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 9,009, (+5,035). Numbers surged at Dalby with a larger yarding and reduced buyer presence, resulting in generally cheaper trends across most categories, particularly heifers and cows. Full report available here.
- Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,414, (+1,476). Increased numbers and mixed quality saw a generally softer market, with most categories easing—especially young cattle—while heavy cows showed some improvement. Full report available here.
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (MLA). Increased numbers and improving condition at CQLX saw a mixed market with selective competition, resulting in some price gains but softer trends in key categories like cows and heifers. Full report available here.
New South Wales
- Scone cattle report: Full report available here
- Gunnedah cattle report (DC) (14/4). View their latest report here.
- Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,100, (+522). A larger yarding of mixed, plainer quality cattle at Casino saw a significantly cheaper market, especially for cows and weaners. Full report available here.
- Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,881, (+693). Dry conditions drove a sharp rise in numbers at Singleton, resulting in a generally cheaper market despite solid demand for some heavier cattle. Full report available here.
- Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,470, (+1,102). Increased numbers and fair to good quality resulted in a mostly cheaper market, with notable price drops in plainer weaners while prime yearlings held firm. Full report available here.
- Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 1,035. A yarding of 1,035 cattle saw slightly softer prices overall, with most categories—especially heifers—declining amid increased supply, though quality stock still sold reasonably well. Full report available here.
Victoria
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (RLX) (14/4). Yarding increased slightly in a softer market, with firm demand for limited trade cattle but easing prices for cows and heavy bulls. Full report available here.
- Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 346, (+109). Nearly doubled yarding with more mixed quality saw a softer market overall, with young cattle and cows easing while better-grown steers and top-end stock remained relatively firm. Full report available here.
- Echuca cattle report (Elders)Â Increased numbers and very mixed quality resulted in a generally mixed market, with dearer trends for steers, softer prices for heifers and cows, and steady results for grown cattle. Full report available here.
- GRLE Sale cattle report (GRLE). View their latest report here.
- EVLX Koonwarra cattle report (RLX) (14/4). View their latest report here.
Western Australia
- No reports
South Australia
- Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 824, (+108). Increased numbers and very mixed quality resulted in a generally mixed market, with dearer trends for steers, softer prices for heifers and cows, and steady results for grown cattle. Full report available here.
- Naracoorte cattle report (Elders) (14/4) View their latest report here.
Tasmania
- Powranna cattle report (Nutrien) (14/4) View their latest report here.