CVLX Ballarat Cattle Report

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Meat & Livestock Australia Saleyard Reports

Report Date: 25th March 2026

Total Yarding: 354

Commentary

Agents yarded 354 cattle. Quality eased this fortnight, with the majority presenting as secondary types and cows making up more than half of the offering. All regular buyers were in attendance, however bidding was more subdued throughout the sale, resulting in a softer market across most weights and grades. Young steers and heifers slipped 20c/kg, and more in places. Grown steers were too few to quote, while grown heifers sold up to 10c/kg cheaper. Heavy cows were 15c/kg softer, and plainer cows were up to 30c/kg cheaper. Heavy bulls held firm for the better quality types, while the plainer lots lacking condition were up to 30c/kg easier.

Young steers and heifers to the trade sold from 398c to 460c, with plainer drafts making 280c to 380c/kg. Restocker and feeder types sold from 416c to 468c for the better quality lines, while plainer types ranged from 232c to 420c/kg. Grown steers to the trade made 400c to 402c/kg. Better quality grown heifers sold from 392c to 446c/kg, while plainer heifers made 350c to 395c/kg. Feeder heifers sold from 394c to 408c/kg. Manufacturing crossbred steers made 385c to 420c, and the dairy portion sold to 280c/kg.

Heavy cows to the trade sold from 340c to 398c, medium weight cows made 335c to 365c/kg, and feeder types ranged from 326c to 366c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 392c to 410c for the better quality types, while plainer bulls made 311c to 367c/kg.

Market reporter: Sheona Lamb

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