First AuctionsPlus Sale of 2026: A Mixed Start for Buyers
Among larger heifer lines offered yesterday, these 61 Angus backgrounder heifers, aged 15-21 months and averaging 293kg from Tamworth, NSW, made 418c/kg or $1225.
The first AuctionsPlus online sale for 2026 saw a modest yarding of only 4,982 head presented for bidding. Despite this limited offering, the clearance rate stood at 59%, indicating cautious early-season buyer behavior.
Market values mirrored those at the end of 2025, driven by tight supply, selective buying, and steady prices for young cattle. Notably, steers over 400kg accounted for more than 1,000 head, clearing at a rate of 59% and averaging 505c/kg. Lighter steers, in the 200–280kg category, attracted significant attention, achieving a 100% clearance and averaging 561c/kg.
Market Highlights for Steers
Among the notable transactions, a line of 24 Angus steers, 4 months old and averaging 181kg from Wingen, NSW, sold for $1,180 or 654c/kg, destined for a buyer in New England, NSW. Additionally, fifty-eight Angus steers aged 9-11 months and averaging 228kg from Glen Innes, NSW, achieved a price of $1,355 or 595c/kg, set to travel to Millmerran, QLD.
From Guluguba, QLD, 39 Angus x Droughtmaster steers, 8-10 months old and averaging 261kg, returned $1,450 or 555c/kg, headed for a buyer near Maclagan, QLD.
Heifer Insights
Heifer markets mirrored those of the steers, with lighter weight categories experiencing heightened interest and firmer pricing relative to their heavier counterparts. A significant line of 61 Angus backgrounder heifers, aged 15-21 months and averaging 293kg from Tamworth, NSW, sold for 418c/kg or $1,225.
Breeding Stock Trends
Breeding stock numbers remained limited, particularly among cows and calves, leading to wide variations in clearance rates. PTIC cows averaged $2,759 with modest clearance, while PTIC heifers reached an average of $2,765, reflecting selective demand rather than broad competition.
- While AuctionsPlus sale tables were not provided this week, they are expected to return the following week for week-on-week comparisons.
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