Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were generally stronger across New South Wales, with strong restocker and feeder demand lifting prices, while Victoria recorded mixed results and Western Australia softened for heavy cattle.
The trends appear to be:
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Strong restocker and feedlot competition supported quality cattle across several centres.
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NSW markets strengthened across feeders, restockers, cows and heavy bulls.
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Victorian store cattle markets were mixed, with firm prices at Koonwarra but softer grown cattle at Mortlake.
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Tasmania attracted strong local and interstate competition for quality store cattle.
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Western Australian heavy cows and bulls eased amid limited processor competition.
Queensland
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Charters Towers and Dalby had additional agency reports available, but no specific market trends were provided in the supplied summaries.
Summary: Queensland’s market direction was unclear from the available commentary.
New South Wales
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Yass recorded a stronger market, with feeder steers, grown steers, bullocks and heavy cows dearer amid strong restocker demand for lighter cattle.
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Dubbo saw strong demand lift young trade cattle, feeders, restockers, cows and heavy bulls despite an increased yarding.
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An additional agency report was available from Dubbo without further market details.
Summary: NSW cattle markets strengthened broadly, supported by strong restocker and feeder competition across most categories.
Victoria
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Koonwarra offered excellent-quality store cattle in good condition, with strong feedlot interest and prices generally holding firm across weaners and yearlings.
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Mortlake featured excellent-quality, heavier store cattle and strong restocker and feedlot competition. Grown steers and heifers eased, while lighter weaner steers improved.
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An additional agency report was available from Colac without further market details.
Summary: Victorian store cattle markets were mixed, with Koonwarra remaining firm while heavier cattle at Mortlake eased and lighter weaners improved.
Tasmania
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Powranna offered good-quality store cattle with heavier weights, attracting strong local and interstate competition.
Summary: Tasmanian store cattle attracted strong buyer interest, particularly for quality cattle and heavier weights.
Western Australia
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Mount Barker recorded a smaller, mixed-quality yarding with strong yearling feeder numbers. The absence of a processor weighed on heavy cows, while heavy bulls also softened.
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An additional agency report was available from Mount Barker without further market details.
Summary: WA cattle markets softened for heavy cows and bulls amid limited processor competition.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were generally stronger, led by robust restocker and feeder demand in NSW and firm store cattle prices at Koonwarra. Mortlake recorded mixed results, with heavier cattle easing while lighter weaners improved, and Tasmania attracted strong local and interstate competition. Western Australia softened for heavy cows and bulls, while Queensland’s market direction remained unclear from the available reports.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Charters Towers cattle report (14/10) Watch the latest report here
- Dalby cattle report (14/10) Full report available here
New South Wales
- SELX Yass cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 510, (-111) Reduced numbers and improved cattle quality drove a stronger market, with feeder steers lifting 25–30c, grown steers and bullocks rising 30c, and heavy cows gaining 8–9c/kg amid strong restocker demand for lighter cattle. Full report available here
- Dubbo cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 6,180, (+1,407) Increased yarding of 6,180 head featured good quality cattle, with young trade cattle and feeders lifting up to 15c, restocker cattle rising up to 30c, cows gaining 9–12c and heavy bulls improving 20c/kg amid strong demand. Full report available here
Victoria
- Colac cattle report. Watch the latest report here
- EVLX Koonwarra store cattle report: Yarding: 3,748, (+348) Increased yarding of 3,750 head featured excellent quality and good condition, with strong feedlot interest and prices remaining firm with only minor variations across weaner and yearling cattle. Full report available here
- WVLX Mortlake store cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 5,000, (+2,282) Reduced yarding of 5,000 head featured excellent quality and heavier cattle, with strong restocker and feedlot competition; grown steers eased 30c/kg and grown and yearling heifers fell 10–15c, while lighter weaner steers lifted up to 10c/kg. Full report available here
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Mount Barker cattle report: Yarding: 835, (-202) Reduced yarding of 835 head at Mount Barker featured mixed quality and strong yearling feeder numbers, while the absence of a processor pressured heavy cows, which eased 15c/kg, and heavy bulls also softened. Full report available here
Tasmania
- No Reports
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