Mortlake Cattle Report

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Report Date: 11th May 2026

Total Yarding: 1,160

Commentary

At Mortlake agents yarded 1,160 head a similar number to last week’s sale. The quality was comparable across most categories with the better end generally being supplementary fed although there was a tail of dairy and crossbred cattle in the trade offering. The cow yarding comprised approximately 52% beef cows with the balance being dairy bred. Most of the regular buyers were in attendance and active alongside some good restocker and feeder activity. The yarding included 110 bullocks, 373 trade cattle, 674 cows and 11 grown bulls.

The market was stronger with trade cattle and bullocks lifting by 20 to 30c/kg largely driven by improved quality. Heavy beef cows were 10c/kg dearer while dairy cows remained firm to 5c/kg higher for better covered types. Bulls generally held firm. Bullocks sold to a top of 488c/kg. Better quality trade cattle ranged from 460 to 510c/kg with feeders paying up to 535c/kg. Heavy beef cows made between 370 and 411c/kg while medium weights sold from 330 to 365c/kg. Dairy cows particularly those with better coverage ranged from 325 to 368c/kg with cows returning to the paddock reaching 380c/kg.

Dairy-bred manufacturing steers reached 418c/kg while crossbred steers made up to 445c/kg. Grown heifers ranged from 438 to 490c/kg and grown steers sold to a top of 492c/kg. Grown beef bulls reached up to 425c/kg with dairy bulls to 396c/kg and young bulls selling to 405c/kg.

Market Reporter: Chris Agnew