Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets generally trended firmer across the eastern states, with strong buyer competition, improved seasonal conditions and reduced supply supporting price gains across most categories, although some northern Queensland centres reported mixed results.
The trends appear to be:
- Supply lower overall, particularly in Queensland, while several NSW centres yarded larger numbers
- Strong buyer competition across most regions, supported by recent rainfall and improved confidence
- Feeder, weaner and young cattle generally dearer
- Trade and export cattle mostly firm to higher
- Cow markets stronger, with notable gains in many centres
- Quality and condition remained key drivers of price outcomes
East Coast (QLD, NSW, VIC)
Overall firm to dearer market, with widespread rainfall and strong competition underpinning prices across most categories.
QLD results were mixed:
- Dalby saw feeder yearlings gain up to 35c/kg, with export cattle and cows also dearer
- Gracemere recorded mixed results, with slaughter cattle improving while feeder and restocker trends varied on quality
- Charters Towers was softer in parts, with bullocks and some grown cattle easing despite stronger feeder heifer demand
- Warwick and Moreton reported stronger prices across all categories
- Mareeba saw prime cattle ease slightly despite solid buyer attendance
NSW markets were strongly positive:
- Singleton recorded gains of 21–30c/kg for calves, with cows firm to dearer
- Casino lifted across vealers, yearlings and cows
- Moss Vale benefited from strong restocker and feedlot demand, lifting most categories
- Silverdale reported a very strong market, with many categories 15–40c/kg dearer
VIC continued its strong run:
- Echuca recorded broad gains, supported by strong restocker demand and quality fed cattle
- Bairnsdale saw young cattle, grown stock and cows rise 10–25c/kg
- Ballarat recorded significant gains in heavy cows, up 25–50c/kg
Summary: Strong buyer competition, improved seasonal conditions and tighter supply continue to support cattle prices, with feeder cattle, young stock and cows leading gains across most eastern markets.
South Australia
Mt Gambier and Mt Compass saw:
- Firm to dearer trends across most categories
- Strong competition for quality cattle
- Notable gains in cows, heifers and calves
Summary: SA markets remained firm to dearer, supported by quality offerings and steady buyer demand.
Western Australia
Limited reported activity, with no major MLA market reports available for the day.
Summary: Nationally, cattle markets remain well supported, with widespread rainfall, improved confidence and strong competition continuing to drive positive price trends across most categories.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 4,674, (-827). Reduced numbers and strong buyer competition lifted the Dalby market, with feeder yearlings gaining up to 35c/kg and export cattle and cows also selling dearer. Full report available here
- Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,437, (-1,996). Larger prime yarding with mostly good quality cattle saw mixed results, with feeder heifers lifting but most categories easing slightly as bullocks and some grown cattle came under pressure. Full report available here
- Charters Towers cattle report (QR): Yarding: 2,437. Charters Towers Combined Agents yarded 2,437 prime cattle, with steady demand keeping most categories near last week’s rates despite larger cow numbers, while bullocks eased 12c, cows 5c, and heifers and bulls remained unchanged. Full report available here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 910, (-1,375) Sharp drop in numbers at Gracemere led to a very mixed yarding, with slaughter cattle generally improving while restocker and feeder results varied on quality. Full report available here
New South Wales
- Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,486, (+389). A larger, high-quality yarding and strong buyer demand drove a buoyant Singleton market, with calf categories lifting 21–30c/kg and heavy cows holding firm to slightly dearer. Full report available here.
- Scone cattle report. Full report available here.
- Gunnedah cattle report. Full report available hereÂ
- Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,400, (+641). Improved conditions after wet weather drove stronger prices across Casino’s larger yarding, with gains in vealers, yearlings and cows as all buyer categories remained active. Full report available here
- Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,688, (+722). A larger yarding with strong restocker and feedlot demand lifted most categories at higher prices, with significant gains in young cattle and cows while heavy grown cattle remained mostly steady. Full report available here
- Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 559. A yarding of 559 head met a red-hot market, with most categories lifting 15c/kg and some up to 40c/kg, driven by strong demand for heavy cows, feeder steers, and weaners following widespread rainfall. Full report available here
Victoria
- Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 261, (-40) Improved quality and stronger buyer competition lifted the market, with young cattle, grown stock and cows selling 10–25c/kg dearer despite a smaller yarding. Full report available hereÂ
- CVLX Ballarat cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 463, (+80). Improved quality and stronger buyer competition lifted most cattle categories, with heavy cows surging 25–50c/kg higher while bulls eased on quality. Full report available here
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (RLX) (2/6). Watch the latest report here
- NVLX Wodonga cattle report (RLX) (2/6)Â Watch the latest report here
- EVLX Koonwarra cattle report (RLX) (2/6)Â Watch the latest report here
- Echuca cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,097, (+5). Strong restocker demand, quality fed cattle and wet-weather support drove a broadly dearer market, with trade cattle gaining 10–20c/kg and cows up 10–12c/kg. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- Mt Gambier cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 394, (+61). Improved quality and strong buyer competition pushed most categories higher at Mount Gambier, with grown heifers, cows and bulls posting notable price gains. Full report available here.
- Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 280, (-165). Despite a smaller and mixed-quality yarding, steady buyer competition kept the market firm to dearer, with calves exceeding 600c/kg and strong prices across most categories. Full report available here
- Dublin cattle report (Elders) (2/6)Â Watch the latest report here
- Naracoorte cattle report (Elders) (2/6) View the latest report here
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report (Nutrien) (2/6)Â Watch the latest report here
Tasmania
- No Reports