Naracoorte Cattle Report

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Report Date: 19th August 2025

Total Yarding: 656

Commentary

Cattle numbers were similar to last week with 656 yarded made up of, 402 young cattle, 203 cows, 36 grown bulls and 15 open auction cattle. Quality was average to good with more grain assisted young cattle yarded. Young cattle sold to the trade 10c to 20c/kg dearer and making to 514/kg. Well finished grown steers improved 10c to 20c/kg, with the grown heifers selling from firm to 10c/kg better in places. Heavy 3 and 4 score cows along with the 2 sores improved 5c to 10c/kg in places. Bulls sold to 20c/kg easier on last week.

Young cattle sold to the trade from 408c to 514c with feeders paying from 320c to 485c/kg.

Medium weight steers sold from 425c to 485c and heavier weights selling from 470c to 500c/kg. Feeders paid from 466c to 506c/kg. Medium grown heifers sold from 296c to 388c with heavier weights selling from 370c to 478c/kg and feeders and restockers paying from 370 to 488c/kg. Light 1 score cows sold from 160c to 360c/kg. Heavy 3 and 4 sore cows sold from 390c to 436c with the 2 score heavy cows selling from 330c to 404c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 280c to 405c and young bulls sold to feeders at 370c/kg.

Market Reporter – Graham Pymer.