Cattle Market Summary – 24 June 2026

by | Jun 24, 2026 | Feedlots, Processing, Sheep

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Cattle markets were generally firm to dearer across much of Australia, with feeder cattle, restocker lines and quality young stock attracting the strongest support. While some centres recorded mixed results due to quality variations, most markets reported improvements across key categories, particularly in feeder cattle, cows and heavy bulls.

The trends appear to be:

  • Feeder cattle and restocker cattle were the standout performers
  • Young cattle generally sold to firm or dearer trends
  • Cow markets were mixed but improved in several centres
  • Heavy bulls continued to perform strongly
  • Quality remained a key factor influencing results
  • Southern markets were mostly firm to dearer, while some pastoral cattle markets remained softer

East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)

Overall firm to dearer market, with feeder and restocker cattle leading gains.

Queensland

Results were largely positive across the major centres:

  • Roma (7,000 head) recorded some of the strongest gains nationally, with restocker steers and heifers lifting sharply, while cows and heavy bulls also strengthened.
  • Warwick (850 head) reported a largely steady market, with feeder cattle holding strong support and grain-assisted cows remaining firm.
  • Moreton (628 head) saw medium-grade cows improve, while steers, heifers, vealers and weaners generally sold at firm to stronger levels.

Summary: Queensland markets remained well supported, with Roma delivering the strongest gains through feeder and restocker categories while Warwick and Moreton maintained generally firm conditions.

New South Wales

Markets were mostly firm to dearer, although quality influenced results.

  • Carcoar (2,250 head) recorded significant gains for feeder and restocker cattle, while cows improved by 8c/kg.
  • Gunnedah (1,090 head) saw stronger feeder and restocker steers, although heifers were cheaper and cow prices were mixed.
  • Inverell (900 head) reported stronger feeder cattle and heavy bulls, while weaners and processor cows eased.
  • Scone (542 head) recorded stronger heifer calves and firm heavy cows, offsetting softer steer weaners and light cows.

Summary: NSW markets continued to favour feeder and restocker cattle, with Carcoar producing some of the strongest results. Mixed-quality offerings led to more variable outcomes in Gunnedah, Inverell and Scone.

Victoria

Markets were generally firm to dearer despite lower yardings.

  • Koonwarra (2,060 head) delivered one of the strongest Victorian results, with most categories lifting 10–28c/kg and cows and bulls also improving.
  • Shepparton (1,100 head) saw stronger prices for quality trade cattle and dairy cows, although beef cows remained subdued.
  • Wodonga (1,300 head) reported mixed trends, with trade and feeder cattle easing while export cattle and heavy cows held relatively firm.

Summary: Victorian markets remained resilient, led by Koonwarra’s broad-based gains. Quality cattle continued to attract premiums, while heavier export categories remained stable.

 

South Australia

Mixed but generally firm market.

  • Naracoorte (707 head) recorded a firm to dearer market, with feeder cattle and heavy cows lifting 5–20c/kg.
  • Dublin (700 head) reported generally easier prices across pastoral cattle, although trade cattle remained firm and feeder demand held steady.

Summary: South Australian results were mixed, with Naracoorte posting stronger gains while Dublin experienced softer outcomes in some categories.

 

Tasmania

Strong market despite very small numbers.

  • Powranna (51 head) recorded significantly stronger prices, with yearling steers, cows and bulls all improving.

Summary: Limited numbers did not prevent stronger prices, with most categories recording notable gains.

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    Queensland
    • Warwick cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 850, (-94). Warwick’s mixed-quality yarding sold on a largely steady market, with strong competition for feeder cattle and grain-assisted cows holding firm prices. Full report available here
    • Roma store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 7,000, (-1,450). Roma cattle numbers fell but strong demand lifted prices sharply, with restocker steers and heifers surging and heavy bulls and cows also strengthening. Full report available here
    • Moreton cattle report (MS): Yarding: 628. At Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew’s 628-head cattle sale, medium-grade cows sold dearer, export cows eased slightly, while steers, heifers, vealers, and weaners attracted strong demand with prices generally firm to above expectations. Full report available here
    New South Wales
    • TRLX Tamworth cattle report (DC) (22/6) Watch the latest report here
    • Gunnedah cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,090, (-810). Gunnedah cattle numbers fell sharply, with stronger demand lifting feeder steers and restocker steers, while heifers were cheaper and cow prices were mixed. Full report available here
    • Scone cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 542, (+61) Scone cattle numbers fell in a cold-weather sale, with stronger demand for heifer calves and firm heavy cows offsetting softer steer weaner and light cow prices. Full report available here
    • CTLX Carcoar cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,250, (-498) A smaller but good-quality yarding met strong demand, with feeder and restocker cattle significantly dearer and cows lifting 8c/kg. Full report available here
    • IRLX Inverell cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 900, (+38) A larger Inverell yarding saw mixed results, with stronger demand for feeder cattle and heavy bulls offset by cheaper weaners and processor cows due to lower quality offerings. Full report available here
    Victoria
    • NVLX Wodonga cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,300, (-150) Reduced numbers and solid buyer competition saw mixed results, with trade and feeder cattle mostly easier, while export cattle and heavy cows remained relatively firm. Full report available here 
    • WVLX Mortlake cattle report (RLX) (22/6) Watch the latest report here
    • GVLX Shepparton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,100, (-800) Significantly lower cattle numbers saw stronger competition for quality trade cattle and dairy cows, while beef cow prices remained subdued amid tight supply. Full report available here 
    • EVLX Koonwarra cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,060, (-183) A smaller, wintry yarding met strong buyer competition, with feedlot demand pushing most cattle categories 10–28c/kg dearer and cows and bulls also lifting. Full report available here
    • Wangaratta cattle sale (WLE) Watch the latest report here
    South Australia 
    • Naracoorte cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 707, (-384) Smaller yarding with strong-quality young cattle and cows saw a firm to dearer market, with feeder cattle and heavy cows lifting 5–20c/kg. Full report available here 
    • Dublin cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 700, (-40) Pastoral-heavy yarding saw generally easier prices, while trade cattle held firm and restocker and feeder demand remained steady across most categories. ull report available here 
    Western Australia
    • No Reports
      Tasmania
      • Powranna cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 51, (-53) A very small winter yarding drove significantly higher prices, with yearling steers, cows, and bulls all selling at stronger rates. Full report available here