Armidale Cattle Sales

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Report Date: 27th March 2025

Total Yarding: 1,945

Commentary

A sharp increase in supply with a greater percentage of weaners penned. Young cattle were well represented as were cows while there was a limited supply of heavy grown cattle. Overall the quality of the offering was generally good. The condition varied greatly particularly in the cows. There was an increased attendance of processors while there were a few restocker and feeders returning after a short absence.

With plenty of upcoming weaner sales across the tablelands demand for the weaners was not as great as the previous sale and as a consequence market trends were much cheaper through both the steers and the heifers. The increased competition saw medium and heavy weight yearling steers sell to dearer trends, posting strong gains in places. Good quality yearling heifers also sold to dearer trends with a greater preference shown for the heavier weights.

Well finished grown steers sold to dearer trends under strong processor demand. The grown heifers in prime condition were also keenly sought to be much dearer. A strong cow market throughout with the plainer condition cows showing the greater improvement. The well finished cows saw a firm to slightly dearer trend. A strong bull market with some outstanding heavy weights penned.