Singleton Cattle Report

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Report Date: 28th May 2025

Total Yarding: 628

Commentary

A fair percentage of vendors forced to sell due to the devastating flood effects of recent days as Singleton agents yarded 628 cattle. Despite these challenging conditions overall quality was generally of a high standard however the effects of prolonged wet weather and cattle being hand fed hay pre-sale was evident. There were slim pickings for the local trade and export sectors with over 80% of the yarding being weaners. Renewed vigour from a large gallery of buyers ensured a positive spin on all grades.

Majority of the weaners presented were British breds which saw light weight steers under 280kg met with an insatiable demand to be 30c/kg dearer and more in places trading between 320c and 470c/kg and averaging around 430c/kg. Medium weights not slowing on feverish buying traits selling between 320c and 446c/kg. The few over 330kg made from 380c to 432c/kg with a highlight of 452c/kg for grain assisted calves just shy of 500kg. Not to be outdone light heifer weaners sold from 250c to 362c/kg averaging 340c/kg, over 330kg trade calves 344c to 400c/kg.

The balance of the yarding lacked numbers for a reliable quote, yearling feeder steers 320c to 400c/kg, yearling heifers topping at 362c/kg and the few heavy cows sold from 260c to 280c/kg.

Market Operator Angus Barlow.