Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were generally stronger, with reduced supply supporting prices in Queensland and strong restocker and feeder demand lifting young cattle across NSW and Victoria.
The trends appear to be:
- Strong competition lifted prime cattle, cows and bulls across Queensland.
- NSW markets were mixed, with strong demand for weaners, feeders and cows despite some easing in trade cattle and grown steers.
- Victorian store markets strengthened strongly, particularly for weaner and lighter steers.
- Western Australia remained firm, with strong feeder and processor competition.
- National yardings increased by 1,059 head, with week-to-date numbers up 7,703.
Queensland
- Blackall yarded 2,500 cattle, with prime grown cattle up 10–40c/kg and feeder steers, cows and bulls also strengthening.
- Charters Towers yarded 2,033 cattle, with reduced supply driving stronger competition and prime cattle prices higher, particularly cows, which gained 30–40c/kg.
- Dalby, CQLX Gracemere, Emerald and SBLX Murgon reports were available, but no current yarding or price trends were provided.
Summary: Queensland markets strengthened on reduced supply and strong competition, with particularly strong gains for cows and prime grown cattle.
New South Wales
- Yass yarded 530 cattle, with feeder steers up 10c/kg, cows up 5c/kg and strong demand for lightweight restocker steers.
- Dubbo had a much larger 4,044-head yarding, with strong demand for weaners, feeders and heavy cows, while trade cattle, grown steers and heavy heifers eased.
- Dubbo Store saw strong demand despite plain quality, with Angus steers performing well and cow/calf units reaching $2,650/head.
Summary: NSW markets were mixed but generally well supported, with strong demand for young cattle, feeders and cows offsetting weaker trade and grown cattle.
Victoria
- Mortlake recorded a much smaller 1,430-head yarding but a firm-to-dearer store market, with lighter steers and heifers gaining up to 30c/kg.
- Koonwarra saw strong demand lift weaner steers 30–50c/kg and yearling feeder steers 10c/kg, with more modest gains for heifers.
Summary: Victorian store markets strengthened strongly, led by robust demand for weaner and feeder steers.
Western Australia
- Mount Barker yarded 604 cattle, with firm demand from feeders and processors and heavy bulls gaining 10c/kg.
Summary: Western Australian markets remained firm, supported by strong feeder and processor competition.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were broadly stronger, led by strong demand for cows and prime cattle in Queensland and solid restocker and feeder competition for young cattle in NSW and Victoria. National yardings increased by 1,059 head, while week-to-date yardings were 7,703 head higher.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Blackall cattle report: Yarding: 2,500, (-500) Blackall’s 2,500-head yarding saw strong competition lift prime grown cattle 10–40c/kg, with feeder steers, cows and bulls also strengthening across most categories. Full reports available here
- Charters Towers cattle report (2/9): Yarding: 2,033. Charters Towers yarded 2,033 cattle, with reduced supply driving stronger competition and prime cattle prices higher across all categories, especially cows (+30–40¢/kg). Full reports available here
- Dalby cattle report (2/9) View the latest report here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (2/9) Watch the latest report here
- Emerald cattle report. Watch the latest report here
- SBLX Murgon cattle report (1/9) View the latest report here
New South Wales
- SELX Yass cattle report: Yarding: 530, (+145) 530 cattle were yarded, with stronger competition lifting feeder steers 10c/kg and cows 5c/kg, while lightweight restocker steers also sold strongly. Full reports available here
- Dubbo cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 4,044, (+2,745) A much larger yarding saw strong demand for weaners, feeders and heavy cows, while trade cattle, grown steers and heavy heifers eased despite the overall stronger cow market. Full reports available here
- Dubbo store cattle report: Yarding: 767, (+174) A slightly larger but plain-quality store yarding sold to strong demand, with Angus steers performing well and cow/calf units reaching $2,650/head. Full reports available here
Victoria
- WVLX Mortlake store cattle report: Yarding: 1,430, (-3,145) A reduced 1,430-head yarding saw a firm to dearer store market, with strong local restocker and feeder demand lifting lighter steers and heifers by up to 30c/kg. Full reports available here
- EVLX Koonwarra store cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 2,745, (+1,423) A larger 2,750-head yarding saw strong demand lift weaner steers 30–50c/kg and yearling feeder steers 10c/kg, while heifers recorded more modest gains. Full reports available here
South Australia
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Mount Barker cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 604, (+217) A larger 604-head yarding of excellent quality sold to firm demand, with strong feeder and processor competition and heavy bulls gaining 10c/kg. Full reports available
Tasmania
- No Reports