EVLX Koonwarra Store Cattle Report

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Report Date: 17th September 2026

Total Yarding: 5,200

Commentary

There were approximately 5,200 head penned representing an increase of 2,970 head week-on-week. Quality was excellent with large lines of one mark breeders calves and yearlings including several annual weaner drafts. The crowd was enormous with grass fever in the air and all local agencies were represented as competition from within the supply area remained solid. There were orders operating mostly from within Victoria excluding feedlot purchases headed North. Prices remained firm despite the surge in numbers as spring growth fuels confidence from graziers.

The top of the weaner steers made $2,380/head for 25 Angus weighed at 398kg or 598c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $2,129/head at 360kg or 591c/kg. Angus steers averaging 307kg made $1,910/head or 621c/kg. The top of the yearling steers 400-520kg made $2,910/head for 21 Angus weighed at 514kg or 566c/kg. Steers in this category averaged $2,562/head at 445kg or 575c/kg. Angus feeder steers 520kg+ averaged $2,954/head at 563kg or 525c/kg.

The top of the weaner heifers made $2,200/head for 24 Angus weighed at 399kg or 551c/kg. Heifers in this category averaged $1,887/head. At 356kg or 531c/kg. Angus heifers averaging 302kg made $1,626/head or 537c/kg. The top of the yearling heifers made $2,560/head for 7 Angus weighed at 495kg or 517c/kg. Heifers in this category averaged $2,250/head at 436kg or 516c/kg.

Market reporter: Brendan Fletcher.