Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
Cattle markets were generally well supported across the country, with strong restocker and feeder demand driving dearer prices in many centres, while mixed-quality offerings produced varied results in export categories.
The trends appear to be:
- Strong restocker and feeder demand underpinned the market
- Quality young cattle continued to attract premium prices
- Mixed-quality yardings produced variable export and cow results
- Agency reports provided additional market coverage across key selling centres
Queensland
- Roma Store (9,715 head) – A quality yarding sold to a slightly dearer market, with strong restocker, feeder and southern buyer demand supporting weaners and feeders. An additional market report was available from GDL.
- Warwick (1,199 head) – Increased numbers met strong competition for quality yearlings, with solid demand for well-finished bullocks and cows.
- Mareeba (563 head) – Strong competition lifted steer prices, cows were mostly steady, while heavy bulls eased.
- Moreton (691 head) – Firm export cows, dearer secondary and store cows, strong feeder demand, and fierce competition lifted vealer and yearling prices.
Summary: Queensland cattle markets remained strong, with widespread buyer competition supporting quality young cattle, feeders and cows across most centres.
New South Wales
- Gunnedah (1,640 head) – A larger, better-quality yarding produced mostly dearer prices, led by stronger demand for feeder yearlings, restockers and heavy cows.
- Scone (523 head) – Increased numbers and stronger buyer competition lifted prices across weaners, feeder cattle and cows. An additional market report was available from SAA.
- Inverell (1,184 head) – Mixed-quality cattle sold to a solid market, highlighted by much dearer weaners and stronger feeder and processor demand. An additional market report was available from RLX.
- Carcoar (2,252 head) – Reduced numbers and plainer quality softened young cattle prices, while heavy prime steers, heifers and the best heavy cows remained firm to slightly dearer.
- Tamworth – Additional market reports were available from DC and RLX.
- Wagga – An additional market report was available from RLA.
Summary: NSW markets were mostly stronger, driven by solid restocker and feeder demand, although plainer-quality young cattle softened in some centres.
Victoria
- Wodonga (950 head) – Slightly lower numbers saw mixed trends, with trade and feeder cattle easing while heavy cows edged higher.
- Shepparton (1,200 head) – Tight supplies and mixed quality saw strong restocker and feedlot demand support young cattle, while export and cow prices were mixed. An additional market report was available from Elders.
- Koonwarra (2,212 head) – Larger numbers lifted trade cattle and grown steers, while cows and heavy bulls eased in a mixed-quality market. An additional store cattle report was available from RLX.
- Mortlake – RLX released its latest cattle market report.
- Wangaratta – WLE released its latest cattle market report.
Summary: Victorian cattle markets remained mixed, with strong demand for younger cattle offset by softer trends in cows and export lines.
South Australia
- Naracoorte (626 head) – Higher numbers and mixed-quality cattle sold to softer rates across most categories, although feeder demand remained strong and bulls held firm. An additional market report was available from Elders.
- Dublin – Elders released its latest cattle market report.
Summary: South Australian markets softened overall, with feeder demand providing support despite easier prices across most categories.
Tasmania
- Powranna (72 head) – A small yarding met firm demand, with strong trade cattle prices and cows improving 5–10c/kg. An additional market report was available from Nutrien.
Summary: Tasmania’s small offering sold to firm demand, with stronger trade cattle and improved cow prices.
Western Australia
- Muchea – Nutrien released its latest cattle market report.
Summary: WA activity consisted of the latest Muchea market report from Nutrien.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets remained well supported, with strong restocker and feeder competition driving solid results for quality young cattle, while mixed-quality offerings produced varied outcomes across export categories.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Roma store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 9,715, (+1,244) Roma: Agents yarded 9,715 head, with quality weaners and feeders selling in a slightly dearer market supported by strong restocker, feeder and southern buyer demand. Full report available hereÂ
- Warwick cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,199, (+461) Warwick: Yarding lifted to 1,199 head, with quality yearlings attracting strong competition and solid demand for well-finished bullocks and cows. Full report available here
- Mareeba cattle report (Qld Rural): Yarding: 563. Mareeba Combined Agents yarded 563 head, with strong steer prices (480–600kg up 40¢ to average 334c/kg), cows mostly steady, and heavy bull prices easing 10¢ to average 297.5c/kg. Full report available here
- Moreton cattle report (MS): Yarding: 691. Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew yarded 691 head, with firm export cows, dearer secondary and store cows, strong feeder demand, and vealers and yearlings selling to higher prices amid fierce competition. Full report available here
New South Wales
- Gunnedah cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,640, (+690) Gunnedah: Yarding increased to 1,640 head, with a better-quality offering driving mostly dearer prices, led by stronger demand for feeder yearlings, restockers and heavy cows. Full report available here
- Scone cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 523, (+285) Scone: Numbers increased to 523 head, with stronger buyer competition driving mostly dearer prices across weaners, feeder cattle and cows. Full report available here
- IRLX Inverell cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,184, (+222) Inverell: Numbers lifted to 1,184 head, with mixed-quality cattle selling to a solid market highlighted by much dearer weaners and stronger feeder and processor demand. Full report available here
- CTLX Carcoar cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,252, (-381) Cattle Market: Reduced numbers and plainer quality resulted in softer young cattle prices, while heavy prime steers, heifers and the best heavy cows remained firm to slightly dearer. Full report available here
- Wagga cattle report (RLA) (6/7)Â Watch the latest report here
- TRLX Tamworth cattle report. Full report available here
Victoria
- NVLX Wodonga cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 950, (-75). Cattle Market: Numbers eased slightly, with mixed price trends as trade cattle softened, feeder cattle corrected lower, and heavy cows edged higher amid solid processor competition. Full report available hereÂ
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,200, (+100) Cattle Market: Tight supplies and mixed quality saw subdued trading, with strong restocker and feedlot demand supporting young cattle while export and cow prices were mixed. Full report available hereÂ
- EVLX Koonwarra cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,212, (+292) Cattle Market: Numbers increased, with stronger demand lifting trade cattle and grown steers, while cows and heavy bulls sold softer in a mixed-quality market. Full report available here
- WVLX Mortlake cattle report (RLX) (6/7)Â Watch the latest report here
- Wangaratta cattle sale (WLE)Â View the latest report here
South AustraliaÂ
- Naracoorte cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 626, (+148)Â Naracoorte: Yarding lifted to 626 head, with mixed-quality cattle selling to softer rates across most categories, while feeder demand remained strong and bulls held firm. Full report available hereÂ
- Dublin cattle report (Elders)Â Watch the latest report here
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report (Nutrien) (6/7)Â Watch the latest report here