Leongatha Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 28th October 2025

Total Yarding: 2,440

Commentary

There were approximately 2,140 export and 300 young cattle penned representing an increase of 670 head week-on-week. Most of the usual buying group was present and operating in a dearer market in places. Quality improved in the bullocks, declined in the trade cattle while cows made up well over half of the sale. Trade cattle eased on some sales in line with quality. Grown steers and bullocks sold 20c/kg dearer for a better selection. Manufacturing steers gained 2c to 5c/kg. Cows sold 10c/kg dearer on most sales. Heavy bulls lifted 5c to 9c/kg.

Vealers sold from 430c to 498c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 462c and 518c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 432c and 518c/kg. Grown steers made from 450c to 470c/kg. Bullocks sold from 462c to 496c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 365c and 415c with the crossbred portion between 412c and 480c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 284c and 405c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 350c to 433c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 370c to 466c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.