Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets remained firm to stronger overall, with rain-driven restocker demand supporting young cattle in NSW and stronger feeder demand lifting yearlings in Queensland, while some cows and bullocks eased in parts of Queensland and Victoria.
The trends appear to be:
- Rain and improved seasonal confidence strengthened restocker demand, particularly in NSW.
- Feeder demand remained strong, lifting yearling steers and heifers in Queensland.
- Young cattle performed well, with sharp gains for weaners at Singleton and Casino.
- Cow markets were mixed, with gains in NSW and Gracemere but softer results at Charters Towers and parts of Victoria.
- Yardings were generally lower, with the national daily total down slightly.
Queensland
- Dalby yarded 4,207 head, with strong feeder demand lifting yearling steers and heifers while cows remained steady.
- Charters Towers yarded 1,853 head, with reduced young cattle supplies supporting prices, although bullocks and cows generally eased.
- Gracemere yarded 3,411 head, with stronger demand lifting better-finished cows, bullocks and weaner heifers.Â
Summary: Queensland markets were generally firm to stronger, led by feeder and quality young cattle, while cow and bullock results were mixed.
New South Wales
- Singleton yarded 773 head, with strong restocker demand driving sharp gains in well-bred weaners and heavier cattle, while cows also strengthened.
- Casino yarded 1,400 head, with rain-driven demand lifting weaner steers 20–30c/kg and heifers 40–50c/kg, with cows also stronger.
- Moss Vale yarded 998 head to a strong market, with yearlings reaching 614c/kg, vealers 594c/kg, and prime cows strengthening 15c/kg.
- Silverdale yarded 404 head, with prices fully firm across all descriptions.
 Summary: NSW recorded the strongest overall results, with rain and restocker demand driving significant gains in weaners, yearlings and cows.
Victoria
- Bairnsdale yarded 172 head, with trade cattle firm but cows and heavy bulls easing up to 10c/kg.
- Ballarat yarded 230 head to a firm to softer market, with heavy cows easing 5c/kg.
- Echuca yarded 904 head after rain, with top grain-fed cattle firm to stronger, lightweight calves improving and cows steady to dearer.Â
Summary: Victorian markets were generally firm, although heavy cows and bulls faced some downward pressure.
South Australia
- Mt Gambier yarded 263 head, with improved quality and strong competition producing a mostly dearer market.
- Mt Compass yarded 393 head, with yearlings slightly dearer and heavy grain-fed cows stronger.Â
Summary: South Australian markets strengthened despite reduced yardings and adverse weather.
Western Australia
- An additional agency report was available from Muchea, but no current yarding or price trend was provided.
 Summary: No current market trend was available from the reported Muchea agency update.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets remained broadly firm to stronger, led by strong feeder and restocker demand, particularly in NSW and Queensland, while mixed cow results and softer Victorian categories limited the overall gains.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Dalby cattle report: Yarding: 4,207, (+107) Roma yarding rose to 4,207 head, with strong feeder demand lifting yearling steers and heifers, while cows remained steady and bulls firm. Full reports available hereÂ
- Charters Towers cattle report: Yarding: 1,853, (-633) Yarding fell to 1,853 head, with reduced young cattle supplies holding prices firm, while bullocks and cows generally eased on softer demand and grid adjustments. Full reports available hereÂ
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report: Yarding: 3,411, (+552) Gracemere yarding increased to 3,411 head, with strong buyer support lifting better-finished cows, bullocks and weaner heifers, while the broader market remained mixed. Full reports available here
New South Wales
- Gunnedah cattle report (25/8). Full reports available hereÂ
- Scone cattle report (25/8)Â View the latest report here
- TRLX Tamworth cattle report (24/8)Â Watch the latest report here
- Singleton cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 773, (+176) Singleton yarding rose to 773 head, with strong restocker demand driving sharp gains in well-bred weaners and heavier cattle, while cows also strengthened. Full reports available here
- Moss Vale cattle report: Yarding: 998, (-94) Nearly 1,000 head sold to a strong market, with yearlings and vealers reaching 614c and 594c/kg respectively, while prime cows strengthened 15c/kg and weaner steers gained over 20c/kg. Full reports available here
- Silverdale cattle report. 404 head yarded this week. Market was fully firm for all descriptions. Full reports available here
- Casino cattle report: Yarding: 1,400, (+150) Yarding rose to 1,400 head, with rain-driven restocker demand lifting weaner steers 20–30c/kg and heifers 40–50c/kg, while cows also strengthened. Full reports available here
Victoria
- CVLX Ballarat cattle report: Yarding: 230, (+39). Yarding rose to 230 head, with a firm to softer market as heavy cows eased 5c/kg and young cattle prices varied by quality. Full reports available hereÂ
- Bairnsdale cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 172, (+43). Yarding increased to 170 head, with firm trade demand and improved quality, while cows and heavy bulls eased by up to 10c/kg. Full reports available here
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (25/8) Watch the latest report here
- Echuca cattle report: Yarding: 904, (-146). Yarding eased to 904 head after rain, with a solid market as top grain-fed cattle held firm to stronger rates, lightweight calves improved and cows remained steady to dearer.
- Wangaratta cattle sale (25/8)Â Watch the latest report here
South AustraliaÂ
- Mt Gambier cattle report: Yarding: 263, (-70) Yarding fell to 263 head, with improved quality and strong competition driving a mostly dearer market, led by gains in cows, bulls and grown heifers. Full reports available here
- Mt Compass cattle report: Yarding: 393, (-369) Yarding fell to 393 head due to rough weather, with yearlings slightly dearer and heavy grain-fed cows strengthening, while the rest of the market remained mostly firm. Full reports available here
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report (24/8)Â Watch the latest report here
Tasmania
- No Reports