Wagga Cattle Report
Report Date: 15th December 2025
Total Yarding: 4,100
Commentary
The last sale before the Christmas break recorded a significant drop in numbers. Quality remained largely secondary. Feedlots operated strongly, and it was the large lines of outstanding Angus steers and heifers that helped lift prices. Many vendors last week offered only two to three-head lots in some instances and buyers discounted these small lots the previous sale. Processors were in attendance but extremely picky about purchases, while numerous southern restocking orders helped set a floor under light weight prices.
Trade steers and heifers were scarce, with only a few selling between 440–454c/kg. Feeder steers were keenly sought, and premium prices were paid for good lines of Angus cattle. Light-weight feeder steers 300–409kg gained roughly 33c, making from 418–535c/kg, while medium weights sold a few cents dearer in the 422–506c/kg range. Feeder heifers were well supplied and, despite a limited number of orders, quality lines lifted values by about 16-20c, with medium weights selling from 430–454c/kg.
Export processors were generally quiet in the lead-up to the holidays. Heavy steers and bullocks suitable for processors made from 405–455c/kg as buying remained subdued. Processor participation on cows was patchy,some were not operating and others were very selective. Heavy cows eased around 30c, selling from 355–395c/kg, while leaner cows under 520kg attracted more competition from processprs and restockers, but still slipped about 13c to range from 333–372c/kg.
Leann Dax, Market Reporter.
