Bairnsdale Cattle Report

Report Date: 11th April 2025

Total Yarding: 3,076

Commentary

There were approximately 3,080 head penned representing an increase of 1,830 head from the sale of a fortnight ago. Quality improved with some large lines of one mark calves and yearlings and several well regarded names among the vendors while there were fewer dairy cattle and their crosses. The buyers gallery held a large crowd of onlookers as most local agencies were represented and competition was strong for the weaner calves from graziers across the supply area. There were a couple of volume feedlot orders competing with graziers for the larger selection of heavy yearling steers. Prices improved in the order of $100 to $250/head for most categories.

The top of the weaner steers made $1,570/head for 20 Angus weighed at 347kg or 452c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $1,498/head at 355kg or 422c/kg. The dearest of the yearling steers made $2,210/head for 19 Angus weighed at 522kg or 423c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $2,058/head at 495kg or 415c/kg.

The top of the weaner heifers made $1,340/head for 11 Angus weighed at 350kg or 383c/kg. Heifers in this category averaged $1,239/head at 348kg or 356c/kg. The top of the yearling heifers made $1,570/head for 20 Angus weighed at 403kg or 389c/kg. A few cows with calves at foot sold from $1,980 to $2,240/outfit.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.