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MUCHEA SHEEP AND LAMB REPORT 07/10/2025
Yarding 12,918 / sheep 7,272 / lambs 5,646
Numbers increased today by around 2500 head. There was a big influx of New season lambs presented as old season lambs numbers drop away. With nearly 4000 new season lambs, quality improved from last week with many at trade and heavy weights The buying gallery was very crowded with most regulars operating along with a lot of onlookers. Trade and heavy lambs were firm on value however lighter weights lifted $5/6/head. Same with the mutton market as boning grades recorded gains of $8/10 while heavier ewes remained equal.
New season store lambs gained $5/6 ranging from $92 to $188 while light lambs sold from $160 to $214/head. New season trade weights were selling from $194 to $231 and heavy lambs returned $220 to $274/head.
Old season store lambs ranged from $99 to $176 while light lambs were selling from $158 to $181/head. Trade lambs returned $180 to $231 while heavy lambs sold from $200 to $253/head.
Store Merino wether hoggets made $126 to $180 and heavy weights with a skin sold to a top of $240/head. Merino ewe hoggets ranged from $90 to $200 while Crossbred hoggets were selling from $146 to $220 and younger rams sold to a top of $200/head.
Boner mutton gained $8/10 making $90 to $185 while medium ewes returned $170 to $205 and heavy ewes sold to a top of $237/head. Heavy wethers were firm selling from $162 to $230 while mature rams sold from $80 to $180/head.
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MUCHEA CATTLE REPORT 06/10/2025
Total Yarding 1983
With a large influx of young bulls and the remaining categories in similar supply to last week, numbers lifted to almost 2000 head. The sale consisted of some finished trade weights and fat cows against a high volume of feeder cows and paddock or feeder conditioned calves. The market held up well over all categories with the exception of bulls suited for live export gaining 45/50c/kg.
Local weaner steers sold from 374c to 466c while weaner heifers were making 224c to 422c/kg. Local yearling steers were selling from 360c to 450c while yearling heifers ranged 270c to 426c/kg. Pastoral steer calves started from 290c up to 424c and pastoral heifers from 50c up to 302c/kg.
Grown steers ranged from 268c to 380c while grown heifers returned 250c to 372c/kg. Light plain pastoral store cows ranged from 50c to 180c while bigger framed feeder cows made from 200c to 304c/kg. Medium weight cows returned 280c to 342c and heavy cows sold to a top of 354c/kg.
Plain bulls back to paddocks sold from 100c to 250c while light bull calves weighing 155kg sold to 500c/kg. shipping bulls gained 45/50c making 230c to 430c and heavy bulls were firm ranging from 260c to 328c/kg.
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MUCHEA CATTLE REPORT 30/09/2025
Total Yarding 1523
Numbers were consistent with previous weeks with Quality local cattle in all categories and big lines of pastoral cows and calves. Most categories lifted today and those that did not remained firm. Heifers in particular were in demand gaining up to 30c/kg with a full buying field filling orders.
Local weaner steers were selling from 300c to 472c while lightweight weaner heifers started from 150c up to 412c with more cover. Local yearling steers sold from 384c to 440c while yearling heifers returned 208c through to a top of 430c gaining 15c/kg. Pastoral steer calves started from 50c up to 400c while pastoral heifers ranged from 134c to 378c/kg.
Grown steers returned 388c to 426c while grown heifers returned 362c to 414c/kg.
Store cows made 98c to 316c while heavier cows sold from 320c to 356c/kg.
Heavy bulls were back slightly selling from 226c to 328c/kg.
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MUCHEA SHEEP AND LAMB REPORT 30/09/2025
Yarding 10,466 / sheep 5,786 / lambs 4,680
The sale total was consistent with the previous 2 weeks although there were fewer lambs and more ewes yarded. New season lambs were generally lighter today with most in the feeder weights. Most grades of new season lambs were up $10-12 while several pens of extra heavy old season lambs sold over $300. The Mutton market also recorded gains of $4-5/head.
New season store lambs gained today ranging from $100 to $185 while airfreight weights sold from $170 to $220/head. Trade weight lambs were selling from $200 to $257 and heavy lambs returned $240 to $291/head.
Old season store lambs started from $120 up to $166 for bigger frames while light lambs were selling from $154 to $184/head. Trade lambs returned $190 to $260 while heavy lambs sold to a top of $320 and a pen of heavy Merino ram lambs topped the market at $335/head.
Merino wether hoggets sold from $164 to $202 while Merino ewe hoggets were making $171 to $240/head. Crossbred hoggets ranged from $140 to $250 and younger rams sold to a top of $200/head.
Boner mutton were making $98 to $172 while medium ewes returned $150 to $220 and heavy ewes topped at $240/head. Heavy wethers sold up to $240 while mature rams sold from $100 to $170/head.
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Animal Welfare for Saleyards Course – Muchea Livestock Centre, 24 September 2025
Today, our team gathered at the Muchea Livestock Centre for the Saleyards Australia Animal Welfare for Saleyards Course—a hands-on, practical day dedicated to raising the bar for animal welfare in our industry.
Led by Barry Standfield, Industry Training Manager from Aus-Meat, the training was an interesting mix of classroom learning and outdoor practical sessions. From understanding the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines to learning about safe animal handling, traceability, and emergency procedures, the course covered everything needed to ensure we’re doing right by the animals in our care.
What stood out most was the shared commitment in the room—animal welfare isn’t just a box to tick, it’s a responsibility we all share. Understanding how we comply with our responsibilities is a big step towards fulfilling our responsibilities to the animals that pass through Muchea Livestock Centre.
By completing this course, participants gained the nationally recognised competency AMPLSK201 – Apply animal welfare and handling requirements. This means our team is better equipped to:
- Identify and apply the relevant animal welfare standards
- Maintain safe and humane handling procedures
- Recognise and respond to animal stress or injury
- Meet feed and water requirements
- Understand traceability and lot identification
- Respond to emergencies with the right protocols
A special congratulations to Zambonetti Transport for their enthusiastic participation in this important training. Your commitment to animal welfare sets a great example for the industry.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and to Saleyards Australia for delivering such a valuable program. If you’re involved in saleyard operations and haven’t yet attended, we encourage you and your team to register with Saleyards Australia for future sessions. It’s a great way to meet compliance requirements, lift animal care standards, and build a strong reputation for your saleyard across the industry.
For more info, contact Saleyards Australia Executive Officer Amy Perfrement at eo@saleyardsaustralia.com.au.
#animalwelfare #saleyards #saleyardsaustralia #livestockwelfare
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MUCHEA SHEEP AND LAMB REPORT 23/09/2025
Yarding 10,111 / sheep 4,686 / lambs 5,425
Old season lambs and mutton supplies both had a lighter volume to bring the yarding total more than 2000 less than last week. New season Lamb numbers increased today with some nice lines of trade and heavy lambs as well as an influx of store lambs. The buying gallery was crowded with most regulars active as well as several seasonal restockers. New season store lambs were in demand and were slightly dearer however the mid range weights eased a little while heavy lambs held firm. Old season lambs were generally cheaper while the Mutton market remained equal.
New season store lambs lifted $8/10 ranging from $98 to $170 while airfreight weights were down $6/8 selling from $150 to $220/head. New season trade weights were also down $10/12 making $191 to $241 and heavy lambs remained firm to return $241 to $283/head.
Old season lambs eased $10/15 with store lambs starting from $100 up to $166 while light lambs were selling from $140 to $187/head. Trade lambs returned $168 to $240 while most lines of heavy lambs sold from $212 to $278/head.
Store Merino wether hoggets sold from $122 to $171 and with bigger frames and heavier weights from $180 to $246/head. Lighter Merino ewe hoggets were selling from $115 to $170 and heavier weights from $171 to $200/head. Heavy Crossbred hoggets returned $159 to $232 and younger rams sold to a top of $196/head.
The mutton market was equal with boner ewes ranging from $80 to $177 while medium ewes returned $152 to $215 and heavy ewes sold to a top of $242 with a fleece. Heavy wethers were back $15/20 selling from $156 to $229 and mature rams were also slightly cheaper making $94 to $180/head.
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MLC Sheep 07/10/2025 cont:
Lambs 18-22kgs $180-231 down $20
Lambs 22kgs+ $220-274 down $20
Wethers best hvy $162-230 down $10
Merino wether hoggets best $180-240 up $20
Mutton ewes light/medium $90-185 up $10
Mutton ewes med prime $170-205
Mutton ewes hvy $200-237
MLC Sheep 07/10/2025 - 12918 (up 2452)
New season Lambs 12-16kgs $92-188 up $5
New season Lambs 16-18kgs $160-214 firm
New season Lambs 18-22kgs $194-231 firm
New season Lambs 22+kgs- $220-274 firm
Lambs 12-16kgs $99-176 up firm
Lambs 16-18kgs $158-181 firm
News
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 24/07/2025 | 2025/26 Statutory Fees |
| 07/12/2022 | Muchea Livestock Centre (Mlc) Christmas Shutdown |
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MUCHEA SHEEP AND LAMB REPORT 07/10/2025
Yarding 12,918 / sheep 7,272 / lambs 5,646
Numbers increased today by around 2500 head. There was a big influx of New season lambs presented as old season lambs numbers drop away. With nearly 4000 new season lambs, quality improved from last week with many at trade and heavy weights The buying gallery was very crowded with most regulars operating along with a lot of onlookers. Trade and heavy lambs were firm on value however lighter weights lifted $5/6/head. Same with the mutton market as boning grades recorded gains of $8/10 while heavier ewes remained equal.
New season store lambs gained $5/6 ranging from $92 to $188 while light lambs sold from $160 to $214/head. New season trade weights were selling from $194 to $231 and heavy lambs returned $220 to $274/head.
Old season store lambs ranged from $99 to $176 while light lambs were selling from $158 to $181/head. Trade lambs returned $180 to $231 while heavy lambs sold from $200 to $253/head.
Store Merino wether hoggets made $126 to $180 and heavy weights with a skin sold to a top of $240/head. Merino ewe hoggets ranged from $90 to $200 while Crossbred hoggets were selling from $146 to $220 and younger rams sold to a top of $200/head.
Boner mutton gained $8/10 making $90 to $185 while medium ewes returned $170 to $205 and heavy ewes sold to a top of $237/head. Heavy wethers were firm selling from $162 to $230 while mature rams sold from $80 to $180/head.
SOURCE NLRS
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MUCHEA CATTLE REPORT 06/10/2025
Total Yarding 1983
With a large influx of young bulls and the remaining categories in similar supply to last week, numbers lifted to almost 2000 head. The sale consisted of some finished trade weights and fat cows against a high volume of feeder cows and paddock or feeder conditioned calves. The market held up well over all categories with the exception of bulls suited for live export gaining 45/50c/kg.
Local weaner steers sold from 374c to 466c while weaner heifers were making 224c to 422c/kg. Local yearling steers were selling from 360c to 450c while yearling heifers ranged 270c to 426c/kg. Pastoral steer calves started from 290c up to 424c and pastoral heifers from 50c up to 302c/kg.
Grown steers ranged from 268c to 380c while grown heifers returned 250c to 372c/kg. Light plain pastoral store cows ranged from 50c to 180c while bigger framed feeder cows made from 200c to 304c/kg. Medium weight cows returned 280c to 342c and heavy cows sold to a top of 354c/kg.
Plain bulls back to paddocks sold from 100c to 250c while light bull calves weighing 155kg sold to 500c/kg. shipping bulls gained 45/50c making 230c to 430c and heavy bulls were firm ranging from 260c to 328c/kg.
Source NLRS
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MUCHEA CATTLE REPORT 30/09/2025
Total Yarding 1523
Numbers were consistent with previous weeks with Quality local cattle in all categories and big lines of pastoral cows and calves. Most categories lifted today and those that did not remained firm. Heifers in particular were in demand gaining up to 30c/kg with a full buying field filling orders.
Local weaner steers were selling from 300c to 472c while lightweight weaner heifers started from 150c up to 412c with more cover. Local yearling steers sold from 384c to 440c while yearling heifers returned 208c through to a top of 430c gaining 15c/kg. Pastoral steer calves started from 50c up to 400c while pastoral heifers ranged from 134c to 378c/kg.
Grown steers returned 388c to 426c while grown heifers returned 362c to 414c/kg.
Store cows made 98c to 316c while heavier cows sold from 320c to 356c/kg.
Heavy bulls were back slightly selling from 226c to 328c/kg.
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MLC Sheep 07/10/2025 cont:
Lambs 18-22kgs $180-231 down $20
Lambs 22kgs+ $220-274 down $20
Wethers best hvy $162-230 down $10
Merino wether hoggets best $180-240 up $20
Mutton ewes light/medium $90-185 up $10
Mutton ewes med prime $170-205
Mutton ewes hvy $200-237
MLC Sheep 07/10/2025 - 12918 (up 2452)
New season Lambs 12-16kgs $92-188 up $5
New season Lambs 16-18kgs $160-214 firm
New season Lambs 18-22kgs $194-231 firm
New season Lambs 22+kgs- $220-274 firm
Lambs 12-16kgs $99-176 up firm
Lambs 16-18kgs $158-181 firm
News
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 24/07/2025 | 2025/26 Statutory Fees |
| 07/12/2022 | Muchea Livestock Centre (Mlc) Christmas Shutdown |
