Mortlake Cattle Report

All data provided by 

Report Date: 4th May 2026

Total Yarding: 1,120

Commentary

At Mortlake, agents yarded 1,120 head a decrease of 330 on last week’s sale. The quality was much improved and not as mixed as the previous sale with more supplementary fed cattle on offer. There was only a small tail of dairy and crossbred cattle present in the trade run. The cow offering comprised 32% beef cows with the balance being dairy bred. Most regular buyers were in attendance and were fully active alongside some restocker and feeder interest. The yarding included 109 bullocks, 271 trade cattle, 720 cows and 23 grown bulls.

The market was stronger by 10 to 15c/kg for the trade and bullock offering mainly driven by improved quality. Beef cows were 10 to 20c/kg dearer while dairy cows gained 20 to 30c/kg for the better covered types. Bulls lifted by 10c/kg. Bullocks sold to a top of 488c/kg. Better quality trade cattle ranged from 460 to 490c/kg. Heavy beef cows made between 360 and 401c/kg while medium weights sold from 320 to 348c/kg. Dairy cows particularly those with better coverage ranged from 320 to 370c/kg, with cows returning to the paddock reaching 346c/kg.
Dairy bred manufacturing steers reached 360c/kg while crossbred steers sold to 450c/kg. Grown heifers ranged from 430 to 488c/kg and grown steers topped at 492c/kg. Grown beef bulls reached up to 430c/kg with dairy-bred bulls selling to 394c/kg.

Market Reporter: Chris Agnew