Bairnsdale Cattle Report

Report Date: 28th March 2025

Total Yarding: 1,246

Commentary

There were approximately 1,250 head penned representing a decrease of 1,380 head from the feature sale a fortnight ago. Quality declined with little comparison to the previous offering as secondary and plainer lines represented most of the sale. There were no volume feedlots present while most local agencies were represented as competition from local graziers firmed up a little. There was an order operating from Northern NSW on light weight calves. Prices were a little cheaper for weaners in places although this was in line with quality as demand remained firm while the heavy yearling steers improved up to $200/head.

The top of the weaner steers made $1,460/head for 18 Angus weighed at 364kg or 401c/kg. The top of the yearling steers made $2,420/head for 12 Herefords weighed at 595kg or 407c/kg.

The top of the weaner heifers made $1,300/head for 4 Euro crosses estimated to weigh 370kg or 351c/kg. The top of the yearling heifers made $1,490/head for 15 Herefords weighed at 443kg or 336c/kg. A mixed selection of cows with calves at foot sold from $1,040 to $2,050/outfit.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.