Singleton Cattle Report

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Report Date: 5th August 2026

Total Yarding: 768

Commentary

A sunny day with a chilly breeze greeted all and sundry at Singleton today where agents yarded 768 cattle—almost 300 fewer than last week. The usual buying panel was in attendance, although most buyers were working with reduced rates.

Light steer calves experienced general price declines of 50c/kg and more in places selling from 420c to 522c/kg and averaging around 490c/kg. Domestic feeder steer calves over 330kg sold between 472c and 528c/kg, while supplementary fed prime B-muscle types to the local butchers reached a top of 544c/kg. Light heifer calves recorded comparable price falls selling from 295c to 456c/kg. B-muscle heifer calves over 330kg destined for the lot feeders made between 518c and 532c/kg.

The small offering of medium and heavy feeder yearling steers sold from 482c to 538c/kg. Feeder yearling heifers held their ground trading between 448c and 500c/kg. Only 70 cows were offered, light 2-scores selling to weaker competition and made from 250c to 320c/kg. Heavy 3 and 4 score cows attracted stronger interest improving by 4c/kg to sell between 370c and 400c/kg.

Market Operator Angus Barlow.