Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
The cattle market was generally softer across eastern Australia, with weaker demand and declining quality weighing on prices in several centres, although heavy cows and well-bred cattle continued to attract solid competition.
The trends appear to be:
- Mixed-quality yardings and softer demand led to cheaper young cattle in NSW.
- Heavy cows and processor lines remained firm to dearer in several markets.
- Store cattle demand eased in Victoria, although quality weaners remained well supported.
- Additional agency reports expanded market coverage across Queensland and Western Australia.
Queensland
- Charters Towers cattle yarded 3,531 head, with prime bullocks and heifers holding firm, cows easing on quality, bulls remaining strong, and widespread buyer support across North Queensland.
- Additional agency reports were available from Sarina, CQLX Gracemere, and Emerald.
Summary: Queensland’s market remained generally steady, with firm demand for prime cattle despite softer cow prices on quality.
New South Wales
- Armidale cattle yarded just 516 head, with weaker demand resulting in cheaper prices across most categories, particularly feeder cattle and cows.
- Yass cattle offered similar numbers but plainer quality, leading to mostly cheaper young cattle while well-covered cows posted modest gains.
- Dubbo cattle yardings eased, with most young cattle selling cheaper, while grown cattle held firm and heavy cows improved on stronger processor demand.
- Additional agency reports were available from Yass and Dubbo.
Summary: NSW markets softened overall as weaker demand impacted young cattle, although processor competition supported heavy cows.
Victoria
- Koonwarra store cattle yardings fell sharply, with softer winter demand and declining quality weighing on secondary cattle, while well-bred weaners remained firm.
- An additional agency report was available from Colac.
Summary: Victorian store cattle markets eased, with quality cattle continuing to attract buyer support.
Western Australia
- An additional agency report was available from Mount Barker.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were generally softer, with weaker demand for young and secondary cattle offset by firm processor competition for heavy cows and quality stock.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Sarina cattle report (Elders) (24/7)Â View the latest report here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (Elders) (29/7)Â View the latest report here
- Emerald cattle report (H&W)Â Watch the latest report here
- Charters Towers cattle report (QR) (29/7): Yarding: 3,531. Charters Towers Combined Agents yarded 3,531 cattle, with prime bullocks and heifers holding firm, cows easing on quality, bulls remaining strong, and widespread buyer support across North Queensland. Full report available here
New South Wales
- Armidale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 516, (-242) Armidale yarded just 516 mixed-quality cattle, with weaker demand driving cheaper prices across most categories, particularly feeder cattle and cows. Full report available here
- SELX Yass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 682, (-3) Similar numbers but plainer quality saw mostly cheaper young cattle, while limited well-covered cows were the exception, posting modest gains. Full report available here
- Dubbo cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,835, (-401) Yardings eased as most young cattle sold cheaper, while grown cattle held firm and heavy cows gained on stronger processor demand. Full report available here
Victoria
- EVLX Koonwarra store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,329, (-1,649). Yardings fell sharply as softer winter demand and declining quality weighed on most secondary cattle, while well-bred weaners remained firm. Full report available here
- Colac cattle report (CSAA)Â Watch the latest report here
South AustraliaÂ
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Mount Barker cattle report (Elders) (23/7) View the latest report here
Tasmania
- No Reports