EVLX Koonwarra Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 14th April 2026

Total Yarding: 2,074

Commentary

There were approximately 1,820 export and 250 young cattle penned representing an increase of 720 head week-on-week. The regular buying group was present and operating in a cheaper market in places. Quality declined with more secondary lots in the prime pens and a larger proportion of cows. Well finished trade and feeder lots held firm while plainer young cattle eased. Friesian manufacturing steers lost 10c to 20c while the crossbreds and bullocks held firm. Cows gave back 10c to 20c/kg. Heavy bulls eased 10c to 15c/kg.

Vealers sold from 430c to 546c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 450c and 540c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 455c and 540c/kg. Grown steers made from 472c to 500c/kg. Bullocks sold from 470c to 492c/kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers made between 360c and 388c with the crossbred portion between 380c and 490c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 282c and 366c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 330c to 398c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 418c to 476c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.