EVLX Koonwarra Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 21st July 2026

Total Yarding: 1,800

Commentary

There were approximately 1,500 export and 300 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 180 head week-on-week. Most of the regular buyers were present and operating in a generally firm market. Quality declined with prime cattle in short supply and cows representing more than half of the sale. Finished trade lots sold slightly dearer as feeder demand found another gear. Grown steers and bullocks eased 10c/kg with quality an issue. Manufacturing steers lost 5c to 10c/kg and more in places. Cows sold generally firm. Heavy bulls held firm.

A handful of vealers reached a top of 544c/kg. Yearling trade steers sold from 510c to 532c with feeder lots out to 576c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade made between 474c and 532c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks sold between 484c and 520c/kg. Heavy grown heifers with finish made from 440c to 488c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 405c to 440c with the crossbred portion from 420c to 505c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 312c and 400c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 368c and 440c/kg. Heavy bulls made from 400c to 510c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.