NVLX Wodonga Cattle Market Report

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Report Date: 16th June 2026

Total Yarding: 1,450

Commentary

Numbers were similar with two thirds of the yarding cows. Quality was fair to excellent however there wasn’t the numbers of grain fed cattle this sale. The usual major exporters made it to the sale, and most were keen to make purchases. Domestic processors were operating but struggled to chase the market with prices given by feedlots and restockers. Heavy steers and bullocks were limited, and trade cattle were also in short supply.

It was a fair to a good offering of trade cattle. Vealers were limited and domestic buyers bidded solidly for the better finished. Prices ranged from 494-555c/kg. Vealers returning to the paddock sold from 500-572c/kg. Trade steers sold 22c dearer from 504-538c/kg. Trade heifers were keenly sought selling from 480-526c/kg. Feeder steers medium weight sold between 480-550c/kg. Feeder heifers medium weight saw strong competition resulting in a price lift of 31c making from 480-542c/kg.

On the export side all heavy steers sold to strong feedlot competition making from 528-547c/kg. Bullocks suitable for processors were limited. The bulk making from 460c-490c/kg. Heavy 4 and 6 tooth heifers were well supplied with the better covered making from 442-510c/kg. In the cow sale, bidding was solid. The bulk of the better heavy cows were unchanged prices ranging from 414c to 445c/kg. Leaner cows under 520kg and with some cover eased back 11c to average 392c/kg . Heavy bulls with shape sold from 400-420c/kg.