Armidale Cattle Sales
Report Date: 16th July 2026
Total Yarding: 758
Commentary
758 cattle were scanned in Armidale almost 100 more then a fortnight ago. It was a mixed quality yarding with limited numbers of prime cattle on offer. Most major buyers were present with increased competition on store cows going back to the paddock.
Prime yearling cattle to the trade topped at 480c/kg. Yearling steers to feed up to 400kg increased in quality and price to make from 566c to 616c/kg. Steers over 400kg were 15c cheaper and made from 580c to 590c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed made to 540c/kg. Light cattle to the restocker showed the signs of winter to be 20c to 25c cheaper. The steers made from 600c to 670c/kg while the heifers made from 510c to 552c/kg.
Prime grown cattle to the processor topped at 455c/kg. 2 score cows to the processor were 15c cheaper they made from 294c to 314c/kg. 3 score cows held firm to make from 360c to 380c/kg 4 score heavy weight cows made from 385c to 406c/kg. Cows going back to the paddock made from 320c to 362c/kg and the best heavy bulls got to 428c/kg.
Hamish Hosegood.