EVLX Koonwarra Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 23rd June 2026

Total Yarding: 2,060

Commentary

There were approximately 1,660 export and 400 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 180 head week-on-week. The regular buyers were joined by another domestic order and a full board of feedlot buyers operating in a dearer market. Quality was Wintry with grass finished cattle in short supply and a reasonable selection of grain finished trade cattle. Young cattle suited to the trade sold mostly 10c dearer while yearling heifers over 400kg sold 28c/kg dearer to feedlots. A better selection of grown steers to feed lifted 15c/kg while a handful of bullocks held firm. Friesian manufacturing steers lifted 10c/kg for a better article while the crossbreds held firm. Cows sold from firm to 15c/kg dearer. Heavy bulls gained 5c/kg.

Vealers sold from 444c to 552c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 480c and 560c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade sold between 460c and 560c/kg. Grown steers made from 475c to 541c/kg. Bullocks sold from 490c to 520c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 392c and 432c with the crossbreds portion between 440c and 514c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 320c and 378c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 354c to 440c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 412c to 490c after a top of 520c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.