Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets strengthened across most states, with widespread rain reducing yardings and boosting buyer confidence, leading to stronger competition for feeder cattle, cows and quality young stock.
The trends appear to be:
- Supply lower overall, with rain significantly reducing yardings across many eastern selling centres
- Stronger buyer competition, particularly from processors, feeders and restockers
- Feeder cattle and young stock generally dearer across most markets
- Cow markets notably stronger, with widespread gains in heavy and processor cows
- Improved quality supporting stronger trends in many centres
- Rainfall and seasonal confidence driving more aggressive bidding activity
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA)
Overall dearer market, with reduced supply and stronger demand lifting most categories
QLD markets strengthened notably:
- Dalby saw rain-reduced supply but stronger competition lifted feeder cattle, bullocks and cows
- Gracemere recorded broad price gains across cows, bullocks and young cattle on improved quality and larger numbers
- Charters Towers posted sharp rises of 30c–77c/kg across all categories amid strong restocker and processor demand
NSW markets were broadly stronger:
- Casino reported significant gains in cows and weaners despite lower yardings
- Singleton saw sharply higher prices for calves and cows as rain boosted restocker confidence
- Moss Vale recorded stronger prices across feeders, heavy cattle and cows with added export buyer support
- Silverdale saw stronger cow and bull prices alongside steady heavy feeder demand
VIC markets continued firmer:
- Bairnsdale reported cows 20–25c/kg dearer despite limited quality
- Ballarat saw stronger demand lift most young cattle categories
- Echuca recorded broad gains of 10–15c/kg, with grainfed trade cattle exceeding 500c/kg
SA markets also improved:
- Mt Gambier saw stronger competition push most categories dearer, particularly grown cattle and heavy cows
- Mt Compass reported widespread gains of 10c–30c/kg across mixed-quality cattle
Summary: Rain-reduced supply and renewed buyer confidence supported a broadly dearer cattle market, with feeders, cows and quality young cattle leading gains across most eastern states.
Tasmania
No MLA market summary available, with only agent reporting from Powranna.
Summary: Insufficient reported data for a statewide trend, though broader eastern market sentiment remained firm to dearer.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 3,764, (-3,001). Rain-affected supply cuts reduced Dalby yardings, while stronger buyer competition lifted feeder cattle, bullocks, and cows in a generally improved market. Full report available here.
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,870, (+425). Higher Gracemere yardings with improved quality saw stronger prices for cows, bullocks, and young cattle, with most categories lifting despite mixed processor attendance. Full report available here.
- Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,285, (+864). Stronger buyer demand and improved attendance lifted Gracemere cattle market sharply, with all categories rising 30c–77c/kg led by active restocker and cow competition. Full report available here.
New South Wales
- Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 862, (-294)Â Lower Casino yardings saw stronger competition lift most cattle categories, with cows and weaners recording significant price gains despite mixed quality. Full report available here.
- Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 157, (+). Rain disrupted yarding this week, while stronger cow and bull prices and steady heavy feeder demand offset limited steer and weaner supply. Full report available here.
- Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,670, (-50). A strong yarding with added export buyer support lifted prices across most cattle categories, with notable gains in feeders, heavy cattle, and cows despite slight easing in bulls. Full report available here.
- Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 880, (-372) Rain-boosted restocker demand and strong processor competition lifted most Singleton cattle categories sharply higher, especially calves and cows. Full report available here.Â
- Scone cattle report (DC) (19/5)Â View the latest report here.
- IRLX Inverell cattle report (RLX) (19/5). Watch the latest report
- TRLX Tamworth cattle report (RLX) (18/5)Â Watch the latest report here
- Gunnedah cattle report (DC) (19/5)Â Watch the latest report here
Victoria
- Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 233, (-102) Cattle numbers declined as processor demand strengthened, with cows lifting 20–25c/kg in a dearer market despite limited quality and unfinished young cattle. Full report available here.Â
- CVLX Ballarat cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 383, (+108)Â Improved quality in young cattle and stronger buyer demand lifted most categories, while cows firmed slightly and heavy bulls eased. Full report available here.
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (RLX) (19/5) Watch the latest report here.
- Echuca cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,030, (-251). A smaller but stronger cattle sale saw most categories lift 10–15c/kg, with grainfed trade cattle exceeding 500c/kg and cows averaging dearer in a mixed export market. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- Mt Gambier cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 488, (+82). Slightly higher yardings and stronger buyer competition pushed most cattle categories dearer, with notable gains for grown cattle and heavy cows. Full report available here.
- Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 355, (-222). Reduced yardings following rainfall and solid buyer competition pushed most cattle categories 10c to 30c/kg higher across a mixed-quality offering. Full report available here.
- Dublin cattle report (Elders) (19/5) Watch the latest report here.
Western Australia
- No Reports
Tasmania
- Powranna cattle report (Nutrien) (19/5)Â Watch the latest report here.