Charters Towers Cattle Report

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Report Date: 11th February 2026

Total Yarding: 1,305

Commentary

The opening sale for the year resulted in 1305 cattle penned. Quality was mixed, with limited numbers of heavy prime bullocks and cows, however there was a good supply of feeder steers and heifers, supported by some very good quality young cattle to suit restockers. Most regular processors were in attendance but limited numbers restricted their participation, supported by regular feeders and opportunity restockers. Cattle were mostly drawn from local and coastal areas.

Most categories sold in line with other selling centres, despite the variable offering. Very good quality flatback steers to background sold to 544c, a good sample averaging 515c, similar heifers to processors made to 350c to average 336c/kg. Yearling steers above 330kg to feed averaged 390c, selling to 410c, similar heifers made to 394c to average 358c to 371c/kg. Prime grown steers above 500kg sold from 386c to 396c, prime heifers sold from 348c to 356c/kg.

A limited number of heavy bullocks made to 382c/kg. Medium weight 3 score cows sold to 372c, averaging 348c to 366c, prime heavyweight cows made to 368c/kg. Heavy bulls to processors sold to 326c/kg.

A mixed run of cows and calves sold to $1,375 per unit.

Market Reporter, Mick Kingham