Cattle Market Summary – 29 April 2026

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Cattle markets showed mixed trends nationally, with variable supply and quality influencing outcomes, while strong demand for well-bred and finished cattle supported prices in some centres, and cows and plainer stock remained under pressure.

The trends appear to be:

• Supply mixed, with increased yardings in some QLD centres but reduced numbers elsewhere
• Restocker and feeder demand selective, supporting quality young cattle
• Feeder and trade cattle mixed, with stronger results for well-finished lines
• Cows variable, often easing despite solid competition
• Plainer and secondary cattle under pressure due to quality and seasonal conditions
• Market remains quality-driven, with premiums for well-bred and finished stock

East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)

• Mixed market overall, with stronger demand for quality cattle and ongoing pressure on secondary and cow categories

• QLD results were mixed:

  • Dalby (6,905 head) saw mixed trends, with feeder steers and cows holding firm, heifers easing, and export bullocks selling dearer
  • Charters Towers (~2,190 head) recorded softer prime categories overall, though restocker demand lifted young cattle and cows improved later in the sale
  • Gracemere (2,856 head) saw increased supply with mixed quality, where well-bred cattle held premiums but cow prices continued to ease
  • Clermont (651 head) reported strong demand for well-finished cattle, with firm to high prices, while plainer types faced limited competition
• NSW results were mixed:
  • Casino (614 head) saw strong price lifts, particularly for weaners and cows, despite mixed feeder trends
  • Singleton (1,407 head) recorded strong gains in weaners, while yearling steers eased and cows improved
  • Moss Vale (2,347 head) saw a cheaper market across all categories due to plainer quality
  • Silverdale (509 head) remained mostly steady, with minor easing in some steer categories and firm feeder heifers
• VIC results were firm to stronger:
  • Bairnsdale (199 head) saw mostly firm young cattle prices, with cows improving slightly
  • Echuca (850 head) recorded improved demand, with most categories lifting 5–15c/kg, led by stronger young cattle and firmer cow prices

Summary: Eastern states markets remain mixed, with strong demand for quality cattle supporting prices, while cows and secondary lines continue to face pressure

South Australia

• Mt Gambier (192 head) saw mixed results with limited buyer activity, though heavy cows lifted slightly

• Mt Compass (533 head) recorded mostly firm results, with improved yearling prices and softer cow values

Summary: Mixed to steady market, with improved demand for yearlings offset by softer cow trends

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Queensland

• Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 6,905, (-1,308) Dalby yarding declined amid dry conditions, with mixed trends as feeder steers and cows held firm, heifers eased, and export bullocks sold dearer. Full report available here.
• Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,188, (-283). Yarding eased with good quality cattle, as restocker demand lifted young stock prices while most prime categories softened, and cows improved later in the sale. Full report available here.
• Charters Towers cattle report (QR): Yarding: 2,195. Charters Towers yarded 2,195 cattle; most prime categories eased (bullocks, cows, heifers), while bulls strengthened, with mixed-quality supply across regions. Full report available here.
• CQLX Gracemere cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,856, (+701). Gracemere yarding increased with mixed quality, as well-bred cattle held premiums but cow prices continued to ease despite solid buyer competition. Full report available here.
• Clermont cattle reports (H&W) (28/4). Clermont yarded 651 head with solid quality; strong demand for well-finished cattle saw firm to high prices across most categories, while plainer types met limited competition. Full report available here.
• SBLX Murgon cattle report (AL&L) (28/4) View the latest report here
  

New South Wales

• Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 509. 509 head yarded; most cattle prices steady, with slight drops in full mouth, heavy feeder steers, and restocker steers, while feeder heifers held firm. Full report available here.
• Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,347, (-256). Smaller, plainer-quality yarding sold to a cheaper market across all categories, with notable declines in restocker, feeder, and cow prices.  Full report available here.
• Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,407, (-623) Singleton numbers fell but strong buyer demand lifted weaner prices sharply, while mixed trends saw yearling steers ease and cows improve. Full report available here.
• Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 614, (-1,150) Casino yarding fell sharply but prices mostly lifted, with strong gains in weaners and cows despite some mixed trends in feeders and bulls. Full report available here.
• Gunnedah cattle report (DC) (28/4)  View the latest report here
• Scone cattle report (DC) (28/4) View the latest report here

Victoria

• Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 199, (-127) Smaller yarding saw mostly firm young cattle prices, with heavy cows improving slightly while bulls eased. Full report available here.
• Echuca cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 850, (-126). Smaller yarding with improved market sentiment saw most cattle categories lift 5–15c/kg, led by stronger prime young cattle and firmer cow prices despite mixed quality and uneven buyer coverage. Full report available
  • MLA.
  • Elders.
• NVLX Wodonga cattle report (RLX) (28/4) Watch the latest report here
• GVLX Shepparton cattle report
  • Elders (28/4)
  • RLX (28/4)

South Australia 

• Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 533. Steady yarding with improved yearling prices and mostly firm results overall, though cow values eased in line with broader market trends. Full report available here.
  
• Mt Gambier cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 192, (-169. Numbers halved with mixed quality and limited buyer activity, resulting in varied prices while heavy cows lifted slightly. Full report available here.
• Naracoorte cattle report (Elders) (28/4) View the latest report here
• Dublin cattle report (Elders) (28/4) Watch the latest report here

Western Australia

• Muchea cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 365, (-661). Very small Muchea yarding saw mostly store condition cattle, with young cattle easing on quality while lighter cows improved and grown cattle generally weaker. Full report available here.

Tasmania

• Powranna cattle report (Nutrien) (28/4). Watch the latest report  here