Moss Vale Cattle Report
Report Date: 26th August 2026
Total Yarding: 998
Commentary
High yielding yearlings to process reaching 614c, prime vealers topping at 594c, and heavy prime cows up to 15c/kg dearer, were the highlights of the almost 1000 mixed quality cattle, a slight decrease on last week’s sale. There were some outstanding runs of grain assisted yearlings, along with some good lines of well-bred weaners returning to the paddock, and there was an increased number of plainer types. There was an increased supply of grown cattle and there were 110 cows. All the usual buyers were operating, with the addition of a Southern export buyer, selling to a strong market.
Trade steers sold from 455c to 614c, and heifers suiting the trade ranged from 450c to 580c/kg. Feeder steers were a few cents better, with one lot making 579c, with the others averaging 528c/kg. Heifers to feed sold to fluctuating trends, ranging from 420c to 538c/kg. There was strong demand for 200- 280kg Black Angus weaner steers from the restockers, resulting in price lifts of over 20c, selling up to 629c, and other breeds ranged from 402c to 572c/kg. The heifer portion was mostly price unchanged, making from 385c to 525c returning to the paddock, and topping at 546c/kg to the feedlot.
Heavy grown cattle were firm , with the steers reaching 502c, and the best heifers made 470c/kg. 2 and 3 score cows followed similar trends as last week , ranging from 250c to 388c, and heavy prime cows jumped 15c, topping at 430c, to average 410c/kg. Heavy bulls to process sold from 385c to 448c/kg.
David Kent Market Reporter