Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets showed mixed trends, with softer demand and dry conditions weighing on store and weaner prices in NSW, while stronger competition supported price gains in Western Australia. The trends appear to be:
- Supply elevated, particularly across NSW
- Weaner and store cattle under pressure due to weaker demand
- Cows more resilient, holding steady in some centres
- Limited buyer competition impacting price outcomes
- Market split, with WA outperforming eastern states
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
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Mixed to softer market overall, with demand constraints evident in NSW
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QLD:
- Limited data available, though market activity continues across key centres
- NSW results were predominantly softer:
- Dubbo store sale (1,120 head) saw quality offerings but weaker demand, with weaners, cows, and cow-calf units $50–$80/head cheaper
- Macksville (775 head) saw weaner prices decline due to dry conditions and high supply, while cow prices held steady on reduced numbers
- VIC:
- Limited data available
Summary: Softer demand and dry conditions are pressuring store and weaner cattle prices, while cows remain relatively stable in parts of the market
Western Australia
- Mt Barker (967 head) saw:
- Strong demand lift prices across most categorie
- Weaner steers and heifers reached higher price levels, with gains also seen in cows and bulls
Summary: Stronger market conditions, with broad price gains supported by solid demandÂ
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Emerald cattle report (H&W) (16/4)Â View their latest report here.
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (RLX) (15/4). Watch the latest report here.
New South Wales
- Dubbo store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,120, (+763) A quality yarding of 1,120 store cattle saw solid offerings but softer demand, with weaners, cows, and cow-calf units selling $50–$80/head cheaper amid limited buyer competition. Full report available here.
- Macksville cattle report (GJK) (8/4): Yarding: 775. Dry conditions and high NSW supply pushed weaner prices lower, while cow prices held steady, topping at 346.2c/kg and averaging 288.2c/kg on fewer numbers. Full report available here.
Victoria
- EVLX Koonwarra store cattle report (RLX) (16/4) Watch the latest report  here.
Western Australia
- Mount Barker cattle report (Elders) (16/4) Mt Barker’s weekly sale yarded 967 head, with most categories rising as weaner steers peaked at 538c, heifers at 500c, cows at 358c, and bulls at 346c/kg. Full report available here
- Â Elders (16/4).
- Â Nutrien (16/4).
South Australia
- No reports
Tasmania
- No reports