Scone Cattle Report
Scone cattle report
Report Date: 8th September 2026
Total Yarding: 611
Commentary
A sharp drop in numbers saw Scone agents yard 611 head of good-quality cattle. Overall condition continues to improve week on week, with more weight becoming noticeable, particularly through the weaner calves.
Light steer calves improved by 17c/kg selling from 450c to 634c/kg and averaging around 572c/kg. Steer calves weighing over 330kg suitable for the domestic lot feeder trade were also dearer gaining 7c/kg to sell from 548c to 602c/kg. Light heifer calves however met a softer market with one order absent from the buying field. Prices ranged from 400c to 524c/kg with competition selective across the lighter heifers.
Lack of numbers through the medium-weight yearling steers resulted in cheaper rates selling between 500c and 594c/kg. Competition remained steady for the better-quality pens although the reduced numbers restricted buyers from operating at full capacity. A similar story was also seen with the small offering of medium-weight yearling heifers. Lot feeders paid to 516c/kg, while the local butcher trade showed reasonable competition reaching 546c/kg for suitable cattle.
Around 80 cows were yarded with the majority carrying good cover. Cows under 520kg liveweight sold from 350c to 404c/kg to be 4c/kg dearer. The heavier 3 and 4 score cows sold to similar rates making from 376c to 424c/kg. The cow market remained relatively firm given the reduced yarding. Bulls were limited in numbers with the best heavy bull making 426c/kg.
Market Operator Angus Barlow.