Strong demand for quality cattle saw prices soar at Bairnsdale’s annual calf sale last Friday, with Angus and Hereford steer weaners
selling beyond 600 cents
per kilogram (c/kg) — a result that delighted vendors
and buyers alike.
The sale, held at the East Gippsland Livestock Exchange, attracted a yarding of 2272 quality claves, including 1499 steers and 773 heifers, with agents reporting competitive bidding from restockers and feedlot buyers seeking well–bred stock.
Pens of Angus and Hereford steers generated some of the standout results, reflecting strong market conditions across southern Australian cattle sales.
Livestock agents from Nutrien East Gippsland Livestock and other firms noted the quality of the yarding was excellent, with buyers prepared to pay premiums for cattle showing good growth potential and strong breed lines. The performance of Angus and Hereford types at Bairnsdale follows broader industry trends, where weaner sales in southern Australia have set the stage for a big year in beef markets.
Local producers welcomed the results, saying the strong prices will provide confidence moving into the autumn
selling season.
The Bairnsdale sale continues to play a key role for East Gippsland cattle producers, offering a major regional marketplace for vendors and buyers alike.
