EVLX Koonwarra Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 16th June 2026

Total Yarding: 2,243

Commentary

There were approximately 1,850 export and 390 young cattle penned representing a similar number week-on-week. Quality was mixed with fewer finished lots in the prime sections and cows representing more than half of the sale. Trade cattle sold dearer where quality allowed underpinned by strong feedlot demand for forward lots. A limited selection of grown steers and bullocks sold firm. Friesian manufacturing steers eased 15c while the crossbred portion sold up to 25c/kg dearer with many destined for feedlots. Cows eased 5c to 15c/kg while heavy bulls improved in the same order.

Vealers sold from 465c to 542c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 494c and 534c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade sold between 458c and 532c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks made from 475c to 515c/kg. Heavy grown heifers with finish sold from 450c to 480c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 390c and 417c with the crossbred portion between 446c and 508c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 320c and 380c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 342c to 440c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 416c to 490c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.