Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were sharply softer in NSW and Victoria, while WA recorded stronger demand for young and pastoral cattle.
The trends appear to be:
- NSW experienced a significant market correction, with feeder, restocker, trade and cow categories all under pressure despite good quality and strong weights.
- Victoria was softer overall, with most cattle easing, although feeder demand remained strong.
- WA recorded strong buyer competition and improved prices for most young and pastoral cattle, while heavy cows eased.
- Queensland reports provided no current market trend.
- National yardings increased slightly on the day and week to date.
Queensland
- Sarina reports provided no current yarding or market trend.
Summary: No current Queensland cattle market trend was available from the reported Sarina updates.
New South Wales
- Forbes recorded a good-quality, well-weighted yarding that sold to a cheaper market, with feeder, trade and cow categories all easing.
- Tamworth recorded a larger, improved-quality yarding that met a much cheaper market, with yearling feeders, light restocker steers and cows under pressure.
- Wagga recorded a larger, well-conditioned yarding that experienced a notable price correction, particularly among feeder cattle and heavy cows, although restocker demand provided some support.
- Additional Wagga reports provided no current market trend.
Summary: NSW cattle markets experienced a sharp correction, with most major categories cheaper despite good quality and strong weights.
Victoria
- Mortlake recorded a similar-sized yarding that sold to a softer market, with most cattle, beef cows and bulls easing, although strong feeder demand continued.
- The additional Mortlake store report provided no current market trend.
Summary: Victorian cattle markets were softer overall, although feeder demand remained strong.
Western Australia
- Muchea recorded a larger yarding that attracted strong buyer competition, lifting most young and pastoral cattle while heavy cows eased.
- The additional Muchea report provided no current market trend.
Summary: WA markets were stronger for young and pastoral cattle, supported by strong buyer competition.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were sharply softer across NSW and Victoria, with significant price corrections affecting feeders, restockers, trade cattle and cows. WA provided a contrast, with strong competition lifting most young and pastoral cattle. National yardings were slightly higher on the day and week to date.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
New South Wales
- Wagga cattle report. Watch the latest report here
- Forbes cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 2,007, (-735) A good-quality, well-weighted yarding met a cheaper market, with feeder steers down 20–25c, feeder heifers 30c, trade cattle 20c and cows 6–8c/kg. Full report available here
- TRLX Tamworth cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 2,216, (+449) A larger and improved-quality Tamworth yarding met a much cheaper market, with yearling feeders down 30c, light restocker steers up to 90c cheaper and cows 10–15c lower. Full report available here
- Wagga cattle report: Yarding: 5,270, (+750) A larger and well-conditioned yarding met a notable price correction, with feeder cattle down 22–50c/kg and heavy cows 21c lower, while restocker demand provided some support. Full report available here
Victoria
- WVLX Mortlake cattle report: Yarding: 1,696, (-12) A similar 1,707-head yarding met a softer market, with most cattle easing around 20c/kg, beef cows 10–15c and bulls 20–30c, while strong feeder demand continued. Full report available here
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report: Yarding: 1,675, (+487) A larger sale attracted strong buyer competition, lifting most young and pastoral cattle 10–15c/kg, while heavy cows eased 10c. Full report available here
Tasmania
- No Reports