Mortlake Cattle Report

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Report Date: 2nd March 2026

Total Yarding: 2,250

Commentary

Agents yarded 2,335 head at Mortlake an increase of 684 on last week’s sale. There was an overall lift in quality across all categories particularly among the bullock and grown steer offering, although a tail of dairy and crossbred cattle was evident in the trade category. The cow yarding comprised 45% beef cows with the balance being dairy-bred. All regular buyers were in attendance and most were active across the yarding which consisted of 434 bullocks, 677 trade cattle along with 1,125 cows and 99 grown bulls.

The market was strong with prices generally 10 to 15c/kg dearer to the trade. Cattle purchased to return to the paddock and for feeding were significantly stronger averaging an increase of 25c/kg and more in places. Most cows improved a further 15 to 20c/kg and grown bulls also gained 10c/kg.

Bullocks sold to a top of 490c/kg. Better quality trade cattle made from 465c to 510c/kg. Heavy beef cows ranged between 390c and 426c/kg while medium weight cows sold from 370c to 392c/kg. Dairy cows particularly those with better condition made between 355c and 390c/kg. Dairy-bred manufacturing steers reached 414c/kg while crossbred steers sold to 460c/kg. Grown heifers ranged from 412c to 472c/kg and grown steers topped at 472c/kg. Grown beef bulls reached up to 458c/kg with dairy breeds making to 390c/kg. Younger bulls sold to 420c/kg.

Market Reporter: Chris Agnew