Mt Barker Cattle Sale Report

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Report Date: 6th August 2026

Total Yarding: 859

Commentary

 Numbers were up for a total yarding of 859 head of cattle at Mt Barker. A mixed quality yarding with weights down on last sale and prices reflecting. A good yarding of yearling cattle saw steers gain with feeder demand while heifers eased on quality. Heavy slaughter cattle eased with processor demand seeing heavy heifers, cows and bulls down 15c to 30c this week.

Weaner steers weighing over 280kg sold at 498c to 582c while lightweights sold from 480c to 634c/kg.

Weaner heifers weighing over 330kg sold for 440c to 484c, weights over 280kg made 456c to 500c and lightweights sold from 430c to 484c /kg.

Yearling steers gained with feeder demand selling from 460c to 560c while yearling heifers eased returning 430c to 498c/kg.

Grown heifers eased with weights under 540kg making 360c to 402c and heavier weights returned 328c to 406c/kg.

Heavy weight cows sold from 300c to 340c while medium weights made 300c to 328c and store cows were firm at 210c to 282c/kg.

Heavy bulls made from 250c up to 328c while another large yarding of lightweight bullies returned 322c to 440c/kg.

Tracey Kilner–NLRS