Cattle Prices Rise in Wagga Sales, Supply Increases

Male cattle weighing 330–400 kilograms were sold at 475–610 cents per kilogram, representing an increase of 28 cents compared to the previous week. Prices for medium-weight male cattle ranged from 500 to 588 cents per kilogram. Female cattle in the same weight group were sold at 456–538 cents per kilogram, with an average price of 495 cents. Prices for female cattle reclaimed for grassland use ranged from 446 to 582 cents, reaching an average of $1,632 per animal.

Domestic market processors were selective, while some large feed businesses competed in purchases. Trade-grade male and female cattle were sold at a range of 440–525 cents per kilogram. Export-quality animals performed strongly across all weight groups; heavy male cattle and oxen found buyers at prices of 465–515 cents per kilogram. The supply, predominantly consisting of heavy cows, was sold in the range of 395–430 cents per kilogram, a decrease of 8 cents per kilogram.