Bairnsdale Cattle Report

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Report Date: 27th May 2026

Total Yarding: 301

Commentary

There were approximately 260 export and 40 young cattle penned. Representing an increase of 70 head week-on-week. Quality was good although limited with a large offering of bulls and cows representing most of the sale. Trade demand increased and prices lifted for the handful of quality calves. A few grown steers sold 15c/kg dearer. Cows improved 10c to 15c/kg. Heavy bulls lifted 18c/kg.

Vealers sold from 435c to 530c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 470c and 510c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 445c and 510c/kg. A few grown steers made from 458c to 470c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold from 314c to 390c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 346c and 416c/kg. Restocking cows sold between 322c and 379c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 410c to 490c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.