NVLX Wodonga Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 26th May 2026

Total Yarding: 900

Commentary

Numbers declined slightly. Quality was fair to very good however, yearling cattle were limited with more than half the offering cows. Not all major exporters made it to the sale, while the usual domestic processors were in attendance. Across most classes of stock demand lifted.

It was mixed offering of trade cattle. Vealers were limited and buyers bidded strongly for the few on offer. Prices ranged from 430-503c, while the steer portion to feed on made from 485-511c/kg. Trade steers sold to stronger competition selling from 477-506c/kg. Trade heifers were limited distorting price trends the bulk selling from 485-510c/kg. Meanwhile, competition and price for feeder types operated around breed. Feeder heifers’ lighter weight 330-400kg lifted 68c and made from 430-499c/kg.

On the export side heavy steers and bullocks suitable for processors were in short supply. The bulk met strong demand with prices rising 30-60c, selling from 475c-491c/kg. In the cow sale, quality was excellent with the majority well finished heavy types. Heavy cows improved 29c selling from 389c to 424c/kg. Cows under 520kg gained 52c selling from 368-390c/kg. Heavy bulls sold from 383-410c/kg.