Bairnsdale Cattle Report

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Report Date: 17th June 2026

Total Yarding: 312

Commentary

There were approximately 240 export and 70 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 50 head week-on-week. One order rejoined the regular buyers in a mixed market. Quality was limited with some very good trade cattle and only a few pens of grown while cows remained well supplied. Trade lots sold up to 30c/kg dearer in line with quality. The few grown cattle with finish sold to stronger demand. Heavy beef cows sold firm while leaner grades eased 10c/kg. Heavy bulls lifted 15c/kg.

Vealers sold from 486c to 540c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 498c and 530c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 473c and 474c/kg with most destined for feedlots. A few grown steers made 484c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold from 371c to 450c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 320c and 378c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 342c and 418c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 420c to 478c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.