EVLX Koonwarra Store Cattle Report

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Report Date: 27th August 2026

Total Yarding: 1,322

Commentary

Numbers were similar at 1,320 head. Quality improved with a smaller proportion of secondary and crossbred cattle on offer as weaners of sound breeding increased in number. The crowd increased in size and local competition was buoyant from a large contingent of local agents and graziers. There were a few feedlot orders competing for suitable cattle. Heavy cattle suited to feeder orders sold 10c/kg dearer while the weaner portion was a little more mixed with smaller samples more vulnerable to quality related fluctuation and demand holding firm.

The top of the weaner steers made $2,250/head for 7 Angus weighed at 373kg or 600c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $2,055/head at 361kg or 569c/kg. Angus steers averaging 238kg made $1,517/head or 638c/kg. The top of the yearling steers made $3,200/head for 12 Angus weighed at 600kg or 533c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $2,811/head at 508kg or 553c/kg.

The top of the weaner heifers made $2,100/head for 17 Angus weighed at 397kg or 529c/kg. Angus heifers averaging 303kg made $1,561/head or 515c/kg. The top pen of yearling heifers made $2,280/head for 20 Angus weighed at 432kg or 528c/kg. A limited selection of cows with calves at foot sold from $2,400-$2,840/outfit. A few pens of PTIC heifers made between $2,740 and $2,960/head.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.