Mortlake Cattle Report

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Report Date: 15th May 2025

Total Yarding: 6,100

Commentary

Mortlake penned just over 6,000 head of cattle for the 2nd store sale of the month, the yarding mostly consisted of Angus bred steers and heifers. Producers presented the cattle in good condition considering the ongoing drought throughout the region. The quality of the yarding was mostly very good of well bred cattle offered, however a portion of the yarding were lacking condition. All the regular field of buyers and a few extras were on the rail from South Australia, New South Wales and locally, a few bigger orders heading into Queensland. The market opened very strong and remained strong across the yarding. Comparing to two weeks ago weaner steers gained 15c to 25c and Yearling steers sold to 15c better while grown steers sold firm to 5c/kg stronger. Yearling and grown heifers gained 5c to 14c while the weaner heifers were most affected slipping 30c in places, with a large portion in lighter condition. Comparing to the comparison market four weeks ago, Steers sold firm to 15c softer while yearling and grown heifers slipped 10c, the weaner heifers sold 10c to 30c softer.

Weaner Angus steers selling from 334c to 446c to reach $1,248/head for the lighter weights and the heavier steers sold from 390c to 456c/kg to range from $1,156 to $1,689/head. A limited offering of Black Baldy’s, Herefords and Euro cross steers selling from 322c to 422c/kg. Weaner Angus heifers made from 254c to 330c, to $858/head for the light weights and the heavier weights sold from 290c to 342c/kg to range from $866 to $1,255/head. Black Baldy’s and Herefords sold from 280c to 326c/kg.

Grown and yearling Angus steers sold from 255c to 434c for the lighter weights and the heavier weights made from 374c to 434c/kg to reach $2,216/head. Black Baldy’s, Herefords and Euro cross steers made from 306c to 400c/kg. Grown and yearling Angus heifers sold from 270c to 402c for the lighter weights and made from 360c to 408c/kg for the heavy weights and to be $700 to $1,850/head. A limited offering of Black Baldy’s and Hereford’s selling from 285c to 392c/kg.

Market report: Sheona Lamb