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Muchea Sheep Report 14/04/2026
Yarding 14956 /sheep 3606/ lambs 11350
Numbers jumped substantially by 11000 head at Muchea today from the last trade sale before the Easter break. This was due to an influx of trade and heavy lamb supplies while older sheep numbers remained at a similar throughput. The buying gallery was filled with most local regulars while the fuel prices of late haven’t deterred interest from eastern states buyers. Store lambs lifted $10/12 while light and trade lambs recorded equal values and heavy lambs also gained $12 with well presented lots on offer. Boning grade mutton eased $8/10 while heavier ewes recorded equal values.
Rough skinned store lambs started from $50 up to $209 for better types while light lambs were making $170 to $228/head. Trade lambs returned $210 to $242 while heavy lambs made $240 to $275 and extra heavy lambs with a cwt more than 26kg sold from $280 to $340/head.
Merino wether hoggets sold from $120 to $220 depending on condition while Merino ewe hoggets were making $130 to $240 with a skin. Crossbred hoggets returned $209 to $240 and younger rams sold to a top of $270/head.
Boning ewes were making $127 to $171 while medium weights returned $170 to $230 and heavy ewes sold from $220 to $280/head. Heavy wethers ranged from $181 to $279 while mature rams sold from $80 to $257/head.
SOURCE: NLRS
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MUCHEA CATTLE REPORT 13/04/2026
855 liveweight and 0 veal / Total 855
It was a light yarding following the Easter break with weaners making up a large percentage of the sale as more and more light weight calves well under 200kg’s are being sold in the trade sale instead of a separate calf sale. Trade weight steers and heifers, as well as cow and bull supplies were more conservative. With a full buyers gallery operating the cow market gained 10c as did heavy bulls while lighter weight bulls remained equal. Trade steers and heifers also lifted 10c while yearlings and weaners remained firm with the exception of weaner heifers gaining 8/10c/kg.
Local weaner steers were selling from 340c to 552c while weaner heifers returned 284c to 472c/kg. Yearling steers were scarce and sold from 384c to 444c while yearling heifers were also few in supply and were making 328c to 428c/kg. There were very few pastoral steer calves yarded and sold to a top of 320c while pastoral heifers ranged from 280c up to 340c/kg.
Grown steers returned from 340c to 396c while grown heifers ranged from 294c to 420c/kg.
Store cows sold from 224c to 308c, Medium weight cows returned 310c to 350c and heavy cows sold to a top of 366c/kg.
Young bulls sold from 290c to 348c as live exporters were only bidding on light weights while heavy bulls ranged from 268c to 352c/kg.
SOURCE: NLRS
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Looking ahead: what WAMIA’s new Strategic Plan means for Muchea Livestock Centre
WAMIA has released its Strategic Plan 2026–2030, setting the direction for how we will continue to support the WA meat and livestock industry over the next five years, including the ongoing development and operation of the Muchea Livestock Centre (MLC).
For MLC, the Plan reinforces a strong focus on:
✅ High standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and workplace safety
✅ Maintaining and improving facilities to meet industry needs
✅ Reviewing service delivery models to support long‑term sustainability
✅ Monitoring fees, charges and operating costs
✅ Exploring opportunities to improve efficiency and asset utilisation
MLC plays a critical role as a high‑quality, independent livestock selling and transit facility for industry, and this Strategic Plan provides a clear framework to guide future decisions and improvements.
Implementation will occur through annual operational planning and ongoing engagement with users and stakeholders.
📄 You can view the full Strategic Plan on the WAMIA website: wamia.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WAMIA_Strategic_Plan_2026-2030_v3.pdf
Thank you to everyone who works with and supports the Muchea Livestock Centre. We look forward to continuing to work with you as we deliver on this plan.
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Muchea Sheep Report 31/03/2026
Yarding 3894 / sheep 1847 / lambs 2047
With widespread rain and a short processing week coming up to the easter weekend, today's sale saw supplies falling back to just under 4000 head with a reasonably even split between lambs and sheep. Most regular buyers were present along with several restockers and continued interest from eastern states on store lambs. Lamb values remained firm across all grades while the mutton market recorded higher demand, gaining $10/15/head.
Store lambs started from $60 up to $190 while light lambs made $185 to $218/head. Trade weights returned $200 to $240 while heavy lambs sold from $231 to $282/head.
Merino wether hoggets sold well with most selling from $223 to $266 and Merino ewe hoggets were making $147 to $252 with a full fleece. Heavy Crossbred hoggets returned $210 to $240 and younger rams sold to a top of $250/head.
Ewes gained $10/15 with boning grades selling from $90 to $180, medium weights returned $191 to $231 and heavy ewes from $240 to a top of $277/head. Heavy wethers ranged from $202 to $249 while mature rams sold in a wide range from $10 to $258/head.
SOURCE: NLRS
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MUCHEA CATTLE REPORT 30/03/2026
602 liveweight and 31 veal / Total 633
Today’s sale was a lot lighter both in quality and supply with only 602 liveweight cattle yarded. Very few trade weights and light runs of cows were offered, however values remained firm on recent gains over the last few sales. Weaners and yearlings were mostly presented in light condition and most categories recorded equal values with weaner steers gaining 15/20c reaching 550c/kg. Pastoral cattle were predominantly in plain condition against the odd pen showing better fat cover.
Local weaner steers were selling from 360c to 550c while weaner heifers sold from 308c to 434c/kg. Local yearling steers under 400kg returned 350c to 480c and heavier weights from 372c to 440c/kg. Yearling heifers under 400kg were selling from 328c to 406c and with more weight sold from 334c to 342c/kg. Pastoral steer calves depending on fat cover ranged from 220c up to 424c while plain pastoral heifers sold from 190c to 268c and with more cover from 320c to 386c/kg.
Grown steers made 330c to 390c while grown heifers returned 352c to 370c/kg.
Light framed pastoral store cows sold from 186c to 244c while bigger framed store cows made 262c to 314c/kg. Medium weight cows returned 280c to 344c and heavy cows sold to a top of 352c/kg.
Young bulls ranged from 200c to 340c while the few heavy bulls yarded returned 290c to 350c/kg.
SOURCE: NLRS
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Muchea Sheep Report 24/03/2026
Yarding 9477 / sheep 3523 / lambs 5954
Lamb supply was down by approximately 1000 head from last week while sheep numbers were around the same volume. The buying field was crowded with all processors operating along with several seasonal restockers, feedlot buyers and continued interest from eastern states lifting values on store lambs and heavy mutton. Store lambs gained $8/10 in places while heavier lambs were firm to slightly dearer. Boning grade mutton remained firm while heavier ewes also lifted $4/$6/head.
Store lambs started from $44 up to $209 while light lambs made $164 to $227/head. Trade weights returned $220 to $245 while heavy lambs sold from $230 to $298/head.
Merino wether hoggets sold from $154 to $214 while Merino ewe hoggets were making $90 to $220/head. Crossbred hoggets over 22kg cwt returned $160 to $256 and younger rams sold to a top of $251/head.
Boning ewes were making $80 to $150 while medium weights returned $160 to $230 and heavy ewes from $232 to $259/head. Heavy wethers ranged from $170 to $236 while mature rams sold from $80 to $254 with selected pens gaining $20/25/head.
SOURCE: NLRS
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MLC Sheep 14/04/2026 CONT:
Mutton ewes light/medium $127-171 down $10
Mutton ewes med prime $170-230 firm
Mutton ewes hvy $220-280 firm
MLC Sheep 14/04/2026 - 14956 (up 11062)
Lambs 12-16kgs $50-209 up $12
Lambs 16-18kgs $170-228 firm
Lambs 18-22kgs $210-242 firm
Lambs 22kgs+ $240-340 up $10
Wethers best hvy $181-279 up $10
Merino wether hoggets best $160-220 down $20
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 Report 14/04/2026
Yarding 14956 /sheep 3606/ lambs 11350
Numbers jumped substantially by 11000 head at Muchea today from the last trade sale before the Easter break. This was due to an influx of trade and heavy lamb supplies while older sheep numbers remained at a similar throughput. The buying gallery was filled with most local regulars while the fuel prices of late haven’t deterred interest from eastern states buyers. Store lambs lifted $10/12 while light and trade lambs recorded equal values and heavy lambs also gained $12 with well presented lots on offer. Boning grade mutton eased $8/10 while heavier ewes recorded equal values.
Rough skinned store lambs started from $50 up to $209 for better types while light lambs were making $170 to $228/head. Trade lambs returned $210 to $242 while heavy lambs made $240 to $275 and extra heavy lambs with a cwt more than 26kg sold from $280 to $340/head.
Merino wether hoggets sold from $120 to $220 depending on condition while Merino ewe hoggets were making $130 to $240 with a skin. Crossbred hoggets returned $209 to $240 and younger rams sold to a top of $270/head.
Boning ewes were making $127 to $171 while medium weights returned $170 to $230 and heavy ewes sold from $220 to $280/head. Heavy wethers ranged from $181 to $279 while mature rams sold from $80 to $257/head.
SOURCE: NLRS
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MUCHEA CATTLE REPORT 13/04/2026
855 liveweight and 0 veal / Total 855
It was a light yarding following the Easter break with weaners making up a large percentage of the sale as more and more light weight calves well under 200kg’s are being sold in the trade sale instead of a separate calf sale. Trade weight steers and heifers, as well as cow and bull supplies were more conservative. With a full buyers gallery operating the cow market gained 10c as did heavy bulls while lighter weight bulls remained equal. Trade steers and heifers also lifted 10c while yearlings and weaners remained firm with the exception of weaner heifers gaining 8/10c/kg.
Local weaner steers were selling from 340c to 552c while weaner heifers returned 284c to 472c/kg. Yearling steers were scarce and sold from 384c to 444c while yearling heifers were also few in supply and were making 328c to 428c/kg. There were very few pastoral steer calves yarded and sold to a top of 320c while pastoral heifers ranged from 280c up to 340c/kg.
Grown steers returned from 340c to 396c while grown heifers ranged from 294c to 420c/kg.
Store cows sold from 224c to 308c, Medium weight cows returned 310c to 350c and heavy cows sold to a top of 366c/kg.
Young bulls sold from 290c to 348c as live exporters were only bidding on light weights while heavy bulls ranged from 268c to 352c/kg.
SOURCE: NLRS
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Looking ahead: what WAMIA’s new Strategic Plan means for Muchea Livestock Centre
WAMIA has released its Strategic Plan 2026–2030, setting the direction for how we will continue to support the WA meat and livestock industry over the next five years, including the ongoing development and operation of the Muchea Livestock Centre (MLC).
For MLC, the Plan reinforces a strong focus on:
✅ High standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and workplace safety
✅ Maintaining and improving facilities to meet industry needs
✅ Reviewing service delivery models to support long‑term sustainability
✅ Monitoring fees, charges and operating costs
✅ Exploring opportunities to improve efficiency and asset utilisation
MLC plays a critical role as a high‑quality, independent livestock selling and transit facility for industry, and this Strategic Plan provides a clear framework to guide future decisions and improvements.
Implementation will occur through annual operational planning and ongoing engagement with users and stakeholders.
📄 You can view the full Strategic Plan on the WAMIA website: wamia.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WAMIA_Strategic_Plan_2026-2030_v3.pdf
Thank you to everyone who works with and supports the Muchea Livestock Centre. We look forward to continuing to work with you as we deliver on this plan.
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MLC Sheep 14/04/2026 CONT:
Mutton ewes light/medium $127-171 down $10
Mutton ewes med prime $170-230 firm
Mutton ewes hvy $220-280 firm
MLC Sheep 14/04/2026 - 14956 (up 11062)
Lambs 12-16kgs $50-209 up $12
Lambs 16-18kgs $170-228 firm
Lambs 18-22kgs $210-242 firm
Lambs 22kgs+ $240-340 up $10
Wethers best hvy $181-279 up $10
Merino wether hoggets best $160-220 down $20
News
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 24/07/2025 | 2025/26 Statutory Fees |
| 07/12/2022 | Muchea Livestock Centre (Mlc) Christmas Shutdown |
