IRLX Inverell Cattle Report
Report Date: 5th May 2026
Total Yarding: 2,428
Commentary
Inverell penned 2428 mixed quality cattle 979 less than last sale with a hint of coming rain events. That and competition from a new buyer who handled both weaner and processor cattle saw trends rise for the most part with the usual buyers in attendance and operating.
Light weaner steers to background gained 25c/kg 292c to 380c/kg and weaner heifers under 200kgs much dearer to background 265c to 272c/kg. Weaner steers to 280kgs significantly dearer 374c to 466c/kg. Medium steers to background 18c/kg better 272c to 460c/kg corresponding feeders 25c/kg dearer 390c to 444c/kg.
Yearling heifers to 280kgs to background much dearer 288c to 398c/kg similar feeders 320c to 446c/kg. Processor heifers 320c to 334c/kg. Medium feeders dearer 360c to 446c/kg the background drafts also dearer 370c to 422c/kg. Heavy feeders averaged 419c/kg.
Heavy grown steers to process 284c to 370c/kg similar heifers 300c to 338c/kg. Background cows 100c to 290c/kg medium processor cows up to 24c/kg better 220c to 290c/kg. Prime heavy cows gained 22c/kg 305c to 347c/kg. Heavy bulls were to 22c/kg dearer 308c to 404c/kg.
Stephen Adams MLA