Cattle transactions at Australian saleyards increased by 7.4 percent in 2025–26, while sheep transactions declined by 11.6 percent, according to the latest annual Saleyard Survey released by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)…Read More
Beef Central, 26/10/2026
Most young cattle categories showed price gains in online trading this week due to rain impact, however vendor expectations may have lifted, if the lower clearance is any measure. ..Read More
Beef Central, 25/10/2026
Feedlots and abattoirs showed strong interest in backgrounding cattle ahead of the Christmas break. There was not as many feedlot orders as last week, but restockers were active…Read More
Leann Dax, 26/10/2026
Phone calls have started coming in regarding short-term trading opportunities on the back of recent rain – but at present with fuel prices and a very toppy store market, it is hard enough, I think, on a short term basis…Read More
Chris Howie , 23/10/2026
Numbers declined to 5740 head at yesterday’s sale, where feeder steers and heifers were up to 20c/kg dearer with very strong support from northern buyers. Young cattle to restockers were up to 80c/kg dearer…Read More
David Monk, NLRS, 23/10/2026
What may be Australia’s first dedicated Wagyu and Wagyu-infused commercial cattle sale has been held online, with solid results achieved for a total clearance of close to 400 head…Read More
Beef Central, 22/10/2026
Processors and live exporters were active at Charters Towers sale yesterday, where local storms limited numbers to 2500. Rates on most descriptions were stronger, in line with movements seen at other selling centres..Read More
Beef Central, 22/10/2026
Falls of rain across the supply area along with further promising forecasts reduced numbers at Dalby to 3280 head this morning. With strong support from interstate restockers in the young cattle section, prices generally improved…Read More
A quality yarding of cattle penned with runs of weaners and feeders and small number bullocks with a large portion of prime cows grain and crop fattened…Read More
Beef Central, 20/10/2026
Light steers to the restocker made from 564c to 688c and averaged 631c/kg while the light heifers made from 455c to 596c to average 516c/kg…Read More
Beef Central, 20/10/2026
Price recovery was evident in most heifer and some steer categories in online trading this week, where the offering lifted 14 percent on last week to 11,846 head. Restockers were again active on young cattle ahead of forecast rain…Read More
Beef Central, 16/10/2026
Numbers increased moderately at Wagga this morning following last week’s dearer market, reaching 4400 head. Competition was strong, particularly for well-bred Angus steers under 500kg, with restockers outbidding feedlots on occasions…Read More
Leann Dax, 19/10/2026