Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets trended softer across NSW, with larger yardings and reduced buyer demand ahead of the Anzac break driving widespread price declines—particularly for cows—while isolated centres showed more resilience. The trends appear to be:
- Supply mixed, with increases in key NSW centres
- Widespread price declines, especially in cows and grown cattle
- Young cattle showing relatively better demand
- Processor pressure and subdued restocker activity impacting prices
- Market generally softer, with limited areas of stability
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
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Softer market overall, with broad price declines across most categories
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NSW results were weaker:
- Forbes (2,801 head) saw a larger, mixed-quality yarding with most categories easing, particularly cows dropping up to 30c/kg
- Tamworth (6,898 head) recorded widespread declines, with young cattle holding better demand while grown cattle and cows dropped significantly
- Wagga (4,800 head) saw softer demand in a larger yarding, with cows falling sharply (35–60c/kg) amid processor pressure and weaker restocker activity
- VIC (Mortlake) saw:
- Firm trade and grown cattle prices
- Cows and bulls eased slightly in a smaller, mixed-quality yarding
- VIC:
- Limited data available
Summary: Increased supply and weaker demand—particularly from processors and restockers—are driving softer market conditions, with cows and grown cattle under the most pressure while young cattle remain relatively resilient
Western Australia
- Muchea (1,026 head) saw:
- Strong buyer competition
- Firm to higher prices for weaners and yearlings
- Modest gains for limited grown cattle and cows
Summary: Firm to stronger market, supported by solid demand and limited supply in key categoriesÂ
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- No reports
New South Wales
- Wagga cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 4,800, (+1,100). Larger mixed yarding ahead of the Anzac break saw softer demand and widespread price falls—especially cows dropping 35–60c/kg—amid processor pressure and subdued restocker activity. Full report available here
- TRLX Tamworth cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 6,898, (-655). Smaller but good-quality yarding saw widespread price declines, with young cattle holding better demand while grown cattle and cows dropped significantly. Full report available here.
- Forbes cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,801, (+547). Larger, mixed-quality yarding ahead of a sale break saw a generally cheaper market, with most cattle easing—particularly cows dropping up to 30c/kg. Full report available here.
- Armidale cattle report (DC) (16/4). View the latest report here
Victoria
- WVLX Mortlake cattle report (MLA). Yarding: 1,663, (-779). Smaller, mixed-quality yarding saw firm trade and grown cattle prices, while cows and bulls eased slightly amid patchy buyer activity. Full report available here.
- GVLX Shepparton cattle store report (RLX) (17/4). Watch the latest report here
- CVLX Ballarat store cattle report (TBW) (17/4). Watch the latest report. Watch the latest report here
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,026, (+171)Mixed-quality yarding with strong buyer competition kept weaner and yearling prices firm to higher, while limited grown cattle and cows saw modest gains. Full report available here
South Australia
- No reports
Tasmania
- No reports