Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were mostly softer as mixed-quality winter yardings and selective buyer demand weighed on prices, although processor competition and feedlot demand continued to support quality cattle and cows.
The trends appear to be:
- Mixed-quality winter yardings resulted in softer prices across many young cattle categories.
- Strong feedlot and processor demand supported quality finished cattle and cows.
- Feeder cattle performance varied depending on quality and weight.
- Well-finished stock continued to attract solid competition.
Queensland
- Dalby yarded 8,100 head, with selective buyer demand resulting in generally cheaper prices as feeder cattle and cows eased.
- Charters Towers yarded 2,947 cattle, with heavier feeder steers improving while cows and most processor cattle eased.
- Gracemere yarded 3,095 head, where larger numbers and mixed seasonal quality saw lighter cattle sell easier while well-finished bullocks remained well supported.
- An additional agency report was available from Emerald.
Summary: Queensland markets were mixed to easier, with quality continuing to determine price outcomes as buyer demand remained selective.
New South Wales
- Singleton yarded 768 cattle, with weaker young cattle prices offset by stronger demand for heavy cows.
- Casino yarded 1,800 head, with softer restocker weaners and cows while heavy bulls remained strong.
- Moss Vale recorded a generally softer market, although grain-fed trade cattle and heavy cows remained well supported.
- Silverdale yarded 702 cattle, with most categories easing while heavy kill bulls lifted 10–15c/kg on strong demand.
- Additional agency reports were available from Gunnedah, Scone, and Singleton.
Summary: NSW markets generally eased, although processor demand continued to underpin heavy cows and bulls.
Victoria
- Bairnsdale yarded 224 cattle, with a firm market as prime cattle strengthened on limited supply and heavy bulls improved.
- Echuca yarded 1,430 cattle, with stronger competition lifting most categories by 10–20c/kg, supported by strong feedlot demand.
- Additional agency reports were available from Shepparton, Bairnsdale, and Echuca.
Summary: Victorian markets were mostly firm to stronger, driven by active feedlot and processor competition.
South Australia
- Mount Gambier recorded mixed results, with feeder demand supporting young cattle while grown cattle, cows and bulls eased.
- Mount Compass saw generally easier prices, although grown steers and heifers held firm.
Summary: South Australian markets were mixed, with selective buying supporting quality young cattle.
Western Australia
- An additional agency report was available from Muchea.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were mostly softer as mixed-quality winter yardings and selective demand weighed on young cattle, while strong processor and feedlot competition continued to support quality finished stock and cows.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Dalby cattle report: Yarding: 8,100, (-747) Larger-than-average Dalby yarding saw selective buyer demand and generally cheaper prices, with feeder cattle and cows easing while quality influenced results. Full report available here
- Emerald cattle report. Watch the latest report here
- Charters Towers cattle report: Yarding: 2,947, (-584) Smaller, more variable yarding saw mixed trends, with heavier feeder steers improving while cows and most processor cattle eased. Full report available here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report: Yarding: 3,095, (+344) Larger Gracemere yarding with mixed seasonal quality saw easier prices for lighter, plainer cattle, while well-finished bullocks and quality lines remained well supported. Full report available here
New South Wales
- Gunnedah cattle report (4/8)Â Full report available hereÂ
- Scone cattle report (4/8) View the latest report here
- Singleton cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 768, (-281) Smaller Singleton yarding saw weaker young cattle prices, while heavy cows attracted stronger demand and lifted slightly. Full report available hereÂ
- Casino cattle report: Yarding: 1,800, (-100) Slightly smaller yarding saw a softer market, with restocker weaners and cows cheaper while heavy bulls remained strong. Full report available here
- Moss Vale cattle report: Yarding: 1,849, (+61) Slightly smaller, mixed-quality yarding saw a generally softer market, with export steers easing 10–15c/kg while grain-fed trade cattle and heavy cows remained well supported. Full report available here
- Silverdale cattle report: Yarding: 702. 702 head yarded; most cattle categories eased due to weaker buyer competition, while heavy kill bulls bucked the trend, lifting 10–15c/kg on strong demand. Full report available here
Victoria
- Bairnsdale cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 224, (-40) Smaller yarding with mostly cows saw a generally firm market, with prime cattle stronger on limited numbers and heavy bulls lifting 7c/kg. Full report available hereÂ
- Echuca cattle report: Yarding: 1,430, (+114) Slightly larger yarding saw a stronger market across all grades, with feedlot demand lifting most cattle 10–20c/kg and cows topping 430c/kg. Full report available hereÂ
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (4/8)Â Watch the latest report here
South AustraliaÂ
- Mt Gambier cattle report: Yarding: 333, (+119) Slightly larger yarding saw mixed prices, with feeder demand supporting young cattle while grown steers, bullocks, cows and bulls eased. Full report available here
- Mt Compass cattle report: Yarding: 424, (-85) Similar yarding with mixed-quality cattle saw generally easier prices, although grown steers and heifers held firm amid solid buyer competition. Full report available here
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report (3/8)Â Watch the latest report here
Tasmania
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No Reports