Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were mostly steady across the country, with strong feeder demand supporting quality young cattle, while mixed-quality offerings produced varied results for heavier stock.
The trends appear to be:
- Strong feeder and feedlot demand supported quality young cattle
- Better-quality cattle attracted increased competition
- Mixed-quality yardings resulted in varied price trends for heavier categories
- Additional agency reports provided broader market coverage
New South Wales
- Forbes – A mixed-quality yarding sold to a mostly steady market, with heavy cows lifting amid solid feeder demand.
- Tamworth – Mixed-quality cattle met strong demand for feeder yearlings, while most other categories traded at steady to easier rates. An additional market report was available from RLX.
- Wagga – Strong feedlot demand lifted lighter feeder steers and well-finished cows, while bullocks and some heavier feeder categories eased. Additional market reports were available from AWN and RLA.
Summary: NSW cattle markets were mostly steady, with strong feeder demand supporting quality young cattle while heavier categories produced mixed results.
Victoria
- Mortlake – A better-quality yarding attracted strong competition, lifting most categories, supported by feeder demand and firmer cow prices.
Summary: Victorian cattle markets strengthened as improved quality and active buyer competition lifted most categories.
Western Australia
- Muchea – A smaller mixed-quality yarding saw quality cattle attract stronger demand, with most categories improving while lesser-quality lines sold to lower rates. An additional market report was available from Nutrien.
Summary: WA cattle markets were stronger for quality stock, while lesser-quality cattle remained under pressure.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were generally steady to firmer, with strong feeder and feedlot demand supporting quality young cattle, while mixed-quality yardings produced varied outcomes for heavier stock.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- No reports
New South Wales
- Wagga cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 3,100, (-105) Mixed-quality cattle met strong feedlot demand, lifting lighter feeder steers and well-finished cows, while bullocks and some heavier feeder categories eased. Full report available here
- TRLX Tamworth cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,328, (+33) Tamworth yarded 1,328 mixed-quality cattle, with strong demand lifting feeder yearlings while most other categories traded at steady to easier rates. Full report available hereÂ
- Forbes cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 844, (-160) Yarding fell to 844 head, with a mixed-quality offering and a mostly steady market, while heavy cows lifted 10c/kg amid solid feeder demand. Full report available here
Victoria
- WVLX Mortlake cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,670, (-280) Mortlake yarded 1,670 better-quality cattle, with strong competition lifting most categories by 10–20c/kg, led by feeder demand and firmer cow prices. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- No reports
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 789, (-201) A smaller mixed-quality yarding of 789 head saw quality cattle attract stronger demand, with most categories improving while lesser-quality lines sold at lower rates. Full report available hereÂ
Tasmania
- No reports