Cattle Market Summary – 5 October 2026
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Cattle markets were mixed, with Mortlake showing softer results across some categories while Muchea remained generally firm on strong restocker and eastern-state demand.
The trends appear to be:
- Mortlake was firm to softer, with cows improving while heavy heifers and bulls eased.
- Muchea remained generally firm, supported by strong restocker and eastern-state demand.
- Calves, conditioned cows and heavy bulls performed well at Muchea.
- National markets were mixed overall.
Victoria
- Mortlake experienced an erratic firm-to-softer market, with improved bullock and trade quality supporting competition, cows gaining while heavy heifers and bulls eased.
Summary: Victorian cattle markets were mixed, with stronger cow demand offsetting softer results for heavy heifers and bulls.
Western Australia
- Muchea remained generally firm, with strong restocker and eastern-state demand supporting calves, while conditioned cows and heavy bulls strengthened.
Summary: Western Australian cattle markets remained well supported by strong restocker and interstate demand.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were mixed, with Muchea remaining firm on strong buyer competition while Mortlake produced varied results across categories.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- No Reports
New South Wales
- No Reports
Victoria
- WVLX Mortlake cattle report (Inc audio): Yarding: 1,560, (+100) Mortlake’s larger yarding met an erratic firm-to-softer market, with improved bullock and trade quality, cows gaining around 10c/kg while heavy heifers and bulls eased. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- No Reports
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report Yarding: 601, (-118) Muchea’s light 601-head yarding was generally firm, with strong restocker and eastern-state demand supporting calves while conditioned cows gained 5c and heavy bulls rose 10c/kg. Full report available here
Tasmania
- No Reports
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