TRLX Tamworth Cattle Report
Report Date: 7th September 2026
Total Yarding: 1,053
Commentary
1053 cattle were scanned in Tamworth this week 300 less then last week. It was a fair quality yarding of predominately weaner and yearling cattle with limited prime cattle on offer. All major buyers were present to see restocker cattle and prime condition cattle dearer while feeder cattle were cheaper with the main driving force being the breed and age of cattle on offer compared to last week.
Prime yearling cattle to the trade topped at 535c/kg. Yearling steers to feed were 20c cheaper with a large percentage of crossbred cattle on offer. They made from 510c to 620c to average 555c/kg. The heifers were similar to make from 470c to 554c/kg. Light steers to the restocker were 5c dearer to make from 500c to 658c and average 605c/kg. Light heifers to the restocker made from 530c to 574c and average 551c/kg.
Prime grown cattle to the processor made from 421c to 480c/kg. Cows were in short supply with heavy weight 4 score type cows primarily on offer. They made from 386c to 420c/kg. The best of the bulls got to 412c/kg.
Hamish Hosegood.