Bairnsdale Cattle Report

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Report Date: 5th August 2026

Total Yarding: 224

Commentary

There were approximately 200 export and 25 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 40 head week-on-week. Most of the regular buyers were present and operating in a generally firm market. Quality was scarce with cows making up most of the sale. The few prime cattle penned sold to stronger demand however were too few to quote. Cows sold firm. Heavy bulls lifted 7c/kg.

A couple of pens of yearling steers sold to a restocker for 470c/kg. A few yearling heifers suited to the trade sold between 442c and 471c/kg. A few Friesian manufacturing steers made between 374c and 406c/kg. Heavy grown heifers with finish made from 430c to 445c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 346c to 386c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 374c and 430c/kg. Heavy bulls sold between 434c and 518c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.