Mortlake Cattle Report

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Report Date: 14th July 2025

Total Yarding: 1,991

Commentary

At the Mortlake cattle market yarding numbers increased to 1991 head which is 247 more than the previous sale. The overall quality of the yarding was quite plain across all categories. Only a few pens of grain-fed cattle were on offer and there was a significant proportion of crossbred cattle in light condition. Approximately 75 percent of the cow offering consisted of dairy breeds with most of the beef cows presented in medium to light condition. Not all of the regular buyers and feeders were in attendance at this sale.

The yarding comprised 164 bullocks, 618 trade weight cattle, 1167 cows and 42 grown bulls. Despite the lack of quality the market showed notable strength. Bullocks and trade cattle were 20c/kg stronger and there was solid demand for well-bred lighter feeder steers and heifers which also saw price increases. Manufacturing steers gained 25 to30c/kg while most beef cows were 20 to 30c/kg stronger with some sales exceeding that range. Cows returning to the paddock were 30c/kg stronger and dairy cows improved by 25 to 35c/kg Grown bulls also rose by 25c/kg in places.

In terms of prices bullocks sold up to 444c and heavy beef cows made between 350 and 394c while medium and lighter weights ranged from 290 to 350c/kg. Better-covered dairy cows generally sold from 290 to 360c/kg and cows returning to the paddock reached up to 330c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold to 360c and crossbred steers reached 376c/kg. Grown heifers sold between 355 to 420c and grown steers made up to 418c/kg. The better end of trade cattle realized between 410 and 486c/kg while grown bulls sold up to 396c/kg.f