Armidale Cattle Report

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Report Date: 27th August 2026

Total Yarding: 277

Commentary

Some widespread general rain helped contribute to Just 274 cattle scanned in Armidale this week less then half on a fortnight ago. Most major buyers were present for an overall dearer market with increased restocker competition on most categories and a large percentage of the yarding presenting in store condition.

Yearling steers to feed were 30c dearer to make from 530c to 600c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed were also 30c dearer to make from 436c to 550c/kg. Light steers to the restocker lacked quality and made from 400c to 545c/kg while the light heifers were considerably dearer to make from 480c to 542c/kg.

Prime grown cattle to the processor made from 390c to 412c/kg. With the help from restocker’s cows were 25c to 30c dearer across the board. 2 score cows made from 320c to 370c/kg. 3 score cows made from 372c to 381c/kg prime heavy weight cows made from 388c to 397c/kg. Cows going back to the paddock made from 355c to 370c/kg and the best of the bulls got to 420c/kg.

Hamish Hosegood.