Leongatha Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 22nd April 2025

Total Yarding: 1,030

Commentary

There were approximately 930 export and 100 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 790 head week-on-week. The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market. Finished trade lots were in short supply and sold firm while secondary and plainer young cattle sold to weaker demand. Bullocks sold firm. Manufacturing steers eased slightly. Heavy grown heifers with finish lifted 10c/kg. Heavy beef cows sold firm while light conditioned dairy cows lifted 15c/kg. Heavy bulls sold firm.

Yearling trade steers sold from 352c to 400c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made from 355c to 386c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks sold between 366c and 420c/kg. Heavy grown heifers made from 330c to 392c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 290c to 329c with the crossbred portion from 310c to 382c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 215c and 294c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 265c and 335c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 276c to 330c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.