Bairnsdale Cattle Report

Report Date: 5th November 2025

Total Yarding: 189

Commentary

There were approximately 160 export and 30 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 20 head week-on-week. There was an export processor absent from the buying group with the balance of the regular buyers competing in a dearer market. Quality remained limited with cows making up most of the sale. The sprinkling of prime cattle sold 20c to 30c/kg dearer. Cows sold 30c to 40c/kg dearer on most sales. Heavy bulls lifted 10c/kg.

A couple of pens of grain assisted yearling trade steers sold from 553c to 558c/kg. Grass heifers with finish made between 444c and 466c/kg. A pen of heavy bullocks made 478c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold between 446c and 464c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 356c to 396c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 390c to 448c/kg. Heavy bulls made between 412c and 438c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.