Armidale Cattle Sales
Report Date: 26th March 2026
Total Yarding: 4,219
Commentary
4219 cattle were yarded in Armidale 275 more then the previous week. It was a plainer quality yarding with store cows heavily represented for an overfall cheaper market as we head towards two short weeks with easter upcoming. Most major buyers were present.
Young cattle to the trade were limited however the steers ranged from 380c to 440c/kg. The heifers made from 380 to 400c/kg. Feeder steers were considerably cheaper they made from 430c to 480c/kg. The heifers also cheaper they ranged from 340c to 420c/kg. Young cattle to the restocker were 20c to 25c cheaper the steers made to 490c/kg while the heifers made to 416c/kg
Grown steers and heifers were 10c to 15c cheaper. Prime grown steers made to 432c while the prime grown heifers made to 390c/kg. Cows were over 25c cheaper. 2 and 3 score cows to the processor made from 220c to 344c/kg. Prime heavy weight cows ranged from 320c to 360c/kg. Cows going back to the paddock made from 240c to 328c/kg. The best bull reached 372c/kg.
Hamish Hosegood.