Armidale Cattle Sales
Report Date: 9th April 2026
Total Yarding: 3,657
Commentary
3657 cattle were scanned in Armidale 560 less then 2 weeks ago. It was a fair quality yarding made up of predominately cows and weaner cattle. Prime cattle numbers were limited. A full field of export buyers were present as well as the return of some southern orders.
Prime yearling cattle to the trade were slightly dearer with steers selling to 430c while the heifers made to 380c/kg. Feeder steers were also dearer they ranged from 352c to 506c to average 477c/kg. Feeder heifers were limited and made to 390c/kg. Light cattle to the restocker were 3 to 5c dearer. The steers made from 400c to 504c/kg. The heifers made from 250c to 420c/kg
Prime grown cattle were 10 to 15c dearer with the steers selling to 430c while the heifers made to 440c/kg. Following the trend secondary cows were heavily supplied and 8 to 10c cheaper while the heavy cows held firm. 2 and 3 score cows to the processor made from 206c to 339c/kg. Prime heavy weight cows made from 330c to 360c/kg. Bulls topped at 412c/kg.
Hamish Hosegood.