Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were mixed across Australia, with strong competition supporting quality feeder, trade and young cattle, while cow markets remained variable and some northern centres recorded softer trends.
The trends appear to be:
- Feeder and quality young cattle remained the strongest-performing categories
- Export steers and bullocks were generally firm to dearer
- Cow markets were mixed, with easing in several centres and gains in others
- Buyer demand remained selective, favouring quality and better-conditioned cattle
- Heavy bulls performed well in many markets
- Northern Queensland markets were softer than southern regions
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
Overall mixed to firm market, with quality cattle continuing to attract the strongest competition.
QLD results were mixed:
- Dalby (5,874 head) saw export steers and bullocks improve, feeder yearlings hold steady and heavy bulls continue to strengthen
- Charters Towers (2,851 head) recorded declines of 25–40c/kg across most categories, although quality heavy steers and bullocks remained resilient
- Gracemere (3,247 head) saw stronger bullock and plain cow prices, while best-conditioned cows and heavy bulls eased
NSW markets were mostly firm to dearer:
- Singleton (1,269 head) recorded strong gains in light steers and heifers, while feeder cattle held mostly steady
- Moss Vale (2,760 head) saw quality yearlings, feeders and restockers sell dearer, though cows eased
- Casino (2,400 head) reported softer cow prices and generally steady to lower results for vealers and yearlings
- Silverdale (404 head) saw largely unchanged trends, with export cattle firm and feeder steers steady
VIC produced mixed but generally positive results:
- Ballarat (642 head) recorded stronger young cattle and grown steers, while heavy cows eased and bulls improved
- Echuca (1,543 head) saw quality trade, feeder and restocker cattle remain firm to dearer, while cows softened
- Bairnsdale (312 head) recorded dearer trade cattle and grown stock, firm cows and stronger bull prices
Summary: Quality feeder, trade and young cattle remained well supported across eastern Australia, while cow markets continued to vary between centres. Better-bred cattle consistently attracted stronger competition.
South Australia
Generally steady to firm market.
- Mt Gambier (466 head) recorded mostly firm prices, with feeder demand underpinning the market
- Mt Compass (450 head) saw prices remain largely steady, with strong competition for quality Angus cattle
Summary: A stable market with feeder demand supporting most categories and quality cattle continuing to attract premiums.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 5,874, (-2,155). Dalby’s reduced yarding saw steady feeder yearling prices, stronger demand for export steers and bullocks, mixed cow results, and heavy bulls continue to rise by more than 20c/kg. Full report available here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 3,247, (+360) Gracemere cattle numbers increased, with stronger demand lifting bullocks and plain cows, while best-conditioned cows and heavy bulls eased from last week’s highs. Full report available here
- Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,851, (-322). Smaller prime-only yarding and reduced buyer competition pushed most cattle categories 25–40c/kg lower, while quality heavy steers and bullocks remained relatively resilient. Full report available here
- SBLX Murgon cattle report (Wicks) (12/6) View the latest report here
New South Wales
- Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 404. 404 head were yarded this week, with export cattle remaining firm, feeder steers steady, feeder heifers slightly cheaper, and weaner steers and heifers maintaining last week’s rates. Full report available here
- Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,760, (+21). Strong demand for quality yearlings, feeders and restockers lifted most cattle categories higher, while cow prices eased despite another large yarding. Full report available here
- Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,400, (-200). Casino cattle numbers eased with mixed quality, leading to softer cow prices, while vealers and yearlings sold to solid restocker and feeder demand at generally lower to steady rates. Full report available here
- Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,269, (-275). Reduced numbers and excellent calf quality drove strong gains for light steers and heifers, while feeder cattle were mostly steady and lighter cows lifted on renewed buyer demand. Full report available here
- CTLX Carcoar cattle report (RLX) (16/6) Watch the latest report here
- Scone cattle report (DC) (16/6) View the latest report here
- Gunnedah cattle report (DC) (16/6) Watch the latest report here
Victoria
- Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 312, (-51)Â Smaller yarding met mixed demand, with trade cattle and grown stock selling dearer, heavy cows holding firm, and heavy bulls lifting 15c/kg. Full report available here
- CVLX Ballarat cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 642, (+179). Larger yarding and strong buyer competition lifted young cattle and grown steer prices, while grown heifers and heavy cows eased and heavy bulls gained up to 20c/kg. Full report available here
- Echuca cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,543, (+173). Cattle numbers increased with strong demand for quality trade, feeder and restocker stock keeping top prices firm to dearer, while the cow market softened and buyers were more selective on quality and breed. Full report available here
- EVLX Koonwarra cattle report (RLX) (16/6) Watch the latest report here
- WVLX Mortlake cattle report (RLX) (15/6) Watch the latest report here
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- Mt Gambier cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 466, (-7). Steady yarding and mixed quality produced mostly firm cattle prices, with feeders driving demand, cows holding steady, and bulls easing 7c/kg. Full report available here
- Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 450, (+170) Slightly larger yarding and mixed quality saw prices remain mostly steady, with strong competition across all buyer groups and standout results for quality Angus and Red Angus young cattle. Full report available here
Western Australia
- No reports
Tasmania
- No reports