Armidale Cattle Report

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Report Date: 13th August 2026

Total Yarding: 561

Commentary

Just 561 cattle were yarded in Armidale this week. Similar numbers to a fortnight ago. It was an average quality yarding with most cattle showing the signs of winter and presenting in store condition. All major orders were in place for an overall cheaper market.

Yearling steers to feed ranged from 510c to 568c/kg. Yearling heifers to feed were 40c cheaper and made from 412c to 480c/kg. Light steers to the restocker were 15c cheaper. They made from 432c to 580c/kg while the light heifers to the restocker made from 320c to 450c/kg.

Prime grown cattle to the processor were limited and topped at 440c/kg. 2 score cows to the processor made from 308c to 337c/kg 3 score cows were 8c cheaper and made from 320 to 365c/kg. 4 score prime heavy weight cows made from 330c to 375c/kg. The best of the heavy bulls got to 401c/kg.

Hamish Hosegood.