EVLX Koonwarra Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 8th September 2026

Total Yarding: 1,361

Commentary

There were approximately 1,200 export and 160 young cattle penned representing an increase of 70 head week-on-week. The regular buyers were present and operating in a dearer market in places. Quality improved in the small selection of trade cattle while cows and secondary grown lots were well supplied. Trade lots sold dearer in line with quality as demand remained firm for young cattle. Grown cattle were fairly mixed and sold generally firm. Heavy beef cows gained 5c while dairy cows sold 10c to 15c/kg dearer. Heavy bulls held firm.

Vealers sold from 440c to 562c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 500c and 530c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 470c and 526c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks made from 495c to 511c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 410c to 438c after a top of 460c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 326c and 396c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 364c and 446c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 425c to 488c after a top of 518c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.