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Report Date: 9th January 2026
Total Yarding: 2400 (-569)
. The last Blue-Ribbon sale showcased the mixed breeds, with a notable representation of Herefords, Charolais, and their crosses making up a significant portion of the market. The yarding attracted strong demand from bullock finishers, feedlots, and backgrounders, demonstrating strong interest across different categories. Many of the stock were earmarked for destinations such as Taroom and Toowoomba in Queensland, with substantial support also coming from northern New South Wales and Tamworth. Local bidders participated ensuring that some of the stock remained within the region. In terms of specific pricing, weaner steers weighing between 200-320 kilograms sold for prices ranging from 441-589c/kg, averaging around $1,589/head. Meanwhile, feeder steers in the 320-400kg range commanded prices from 448-532c/kg. Yearling steers proved to be in strong demand as well, selling between 452-500c, ultimately averaging $2,259/head. The heifer sale primarily attracted buyers from backgrounding and feedlot operations. Heifers weighing 200-320kg fetched prices ranging from 374-490c/kg, while those in the 320-400kg category drew considerable interest, selling for between 404-467c/kg. The strong interest across the different classes of cattle reflects the ongoing competitiveness of the market, as buyers actively sought quality stock to meet their operational needs.
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| Liveweight (c/kg) | $/head | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Weight Range | Breed | Head | Change | Min | Max | Avg | Change | Min | Max | Avg |
| Yearling Steers | 0-330 | Hereford | 25 | -412 | 489 | 489 | 489 | 9 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| 330-400 | Cross Bred | 73 | NQ | 504 | 510 | 508 | NQ | $1,810 | $1,880 | $1,860 | |
| Hereford | 58 | -210 | 414 | 493 | 462 | -24 | $1,590 | $1,810 | $1,753 | ||
| 400+ | European X | 3 | -9 | 483 | 483 | 482 | 0 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 | |
| Hereford | 188 | 156 | 453 | 500 | 467 | -19 | $1,950 | $2,650 | $2,259 | ||
| Shorthorn | 5 | NQ | 472 | 472 | 472 | NQ | $1,910 | $1,910 | $1,910 | ||
| Weaner Steers | 0-200 | Hereford | 10 | NQ | 455 | 455 | 455 | NQ | $910 | $910 | $910 |
| 200-280 | European X | 25 | NQ | 571 | 571 | 571 | NQ | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | |
| Hereford | 27 | NQ | 442 | 589 | 562 | NQ | $950 | $1,650 | $1,520 | ||
| 280-330 | European X | 18 | NQ | 489 | 564 | 528 | NQ | $1,540 | $1,680 | $1,590 | |
| Hereford | 243 | NQ | 475 | 547 | 520 | NQ | $1,420 | $1,750 | $1,614 | ||
| 330+ | Black Baldy | 12 | NQ | 515 | 533 | 525 | NQ | $1,870 | $1,950 | $1,903 | |
| Charolais | 77 | NQ | 504 | 522 | 509 | NQ | $1,770 | $1,895 | $1,855 | ||
| European X | 31 | NQ | 472 | 472 | 472 | NQ | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 | ||
| Hereford | 150 | NQ | 449 | 522 | 498 | NQ | $1,580 | $1,880 | $1,810 | ||
| Shorthorn | 23 | NQ | 484 | 484 | 484 | NQ | $1,770 | $1,770 | $1,770 | ||
| Weaner Heifers | 200-280 | Hereford | 80 | NQ | 407 | 407 | 407 | NQ | $1,045 | $1,045 | $1,045 |
| 280-330 | Hereford | 30 | NQ | 502 | 502 | 502 | NQ | $1,510 | $1,510 | $1,510 | |
| Feeder Steers | 0-320 | Charolais | 113 | NQ | 540 | 551 | 545 | NQ | $1,670 | $1,700 | $1,687 |
| Cross Bred | 7 | NQ | 456 | 456 | 456 | NQ | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 | ||
| Hereford | 307 | NQ | 440 | 575 | 511 | NQ | $1,080 | $1,600 | $1,411 | ||
| Shorthorn | 22 | NQ | 551 | 551 | 551 | NQ | $1,610 | $1,610 | $1,610 | ||
| 320-400 | European X | 66 | 9 | 483 | 560 | 511 | 6 | $1,750 | $1,905 | $1,859 | |
| Hereford | 12 | 8 | 501 | 501 | 501 | 37 | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 | ||
| 400+ | Hereford | 20 | 17 | 495 | 495 | 495 | 35 | $2,015 | $2,015 | $2,015 | |
| Feeder Heifers | 0-320 | British X | 60 | NQ | 449 | 480 | 467 | NQ | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,298 |
| Cross Bred | 269 | NQ | 441 | 491 | 481 | NQ | $1,190 | $1,545 | $1,398 | ||
| Hereford | 57 | NQ | 375 | 404 | 389 | NQ | $1,070 | $1,120 | $1,095 | ||
| 320-400 | Black Baldy | 9 | NQ | 437 | 437 | 437 | NQ | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 | |
| Charolais | 71 | NQ | 405 | 476 | 467 | NQ | $1,560 | $1,705 | $1,633 | ||
| Cross Bred | 143 | NQ | 452 | 471 | 461 | NQ | $1,475 | $1,700 | $1,578 | ||
| European X | 16 | -42 | 440 | 440 | 440 | -6 | $1,515 | $1,515 | $1,515 | ||
| Hereford | 35 | NQ | 436 | 457 | 447 | NQ | $1,590 | $1,690 | $1,639 | ||
| Shorthorn | 18 | NQ | 419 | 467 | 446 | NQ | $1,450 | $1,500 | $1,478 | ||
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