Emerald Prime & Store Sale Market Report
Emerald Prime & Store Sale Market Report
Thursday 16th April 2026
The Emerald Combined cattle sale today saw a slightly larger yarding of 2233 head of mixed quality cattle. The yarding today saw cattle drawn from all local regions with the inclusion of lines from Mt Coolon, Dingo & Jericho. Quality was very mixed throughout most descriptions with the better finished and better quality types creating competition whilst the lesser quality and plainer conditioned types were met with a much cheaper trend.
All the usual meatworks buyers were present and showed very limited competition across all categories as seen in all selling centres this week. Bullocks topped at 400c/kg to average 353c/kg, whilst heavy prime heifers reached 360c/kg to average 331c/kg. Heavy cows in good supply topped at an isolated 339.2c/kg to average 313c/kg, with heavy meatworks bulls seeing big losses topping at 340.2c/kg to average 306c/kg.
A limited panel of feedlot buyers were present today with a mixed quality offering of feeder type cattle present. Local restockers competed very strongly on good quality flatback store steers whilst the weaner heifers met with a limited buying panel and significant losses were seen for higher content type heifers. Feeder steers topped at 448.2c/kg to average 352c/kg, whilst weaner steers reached an isolated 588.2c/kg to average 489c/kg. Feeder heifers topped at 446.2c/kg to average around the $3/mark whilst weaner heifers reached 378.2c/kg to average 302c/kg.
Highlights
NW & AL Hinrichsen “Durrandella” Alpha – Sold Brahman cross cows topping at 332.2c/kg weighing 654kg to return $2173.83/head
Alan & Julie Hay “Eka Station” Jericho – Sold Brahman cross cows making 326.2c/kg weighing 651.4kg to return $2124.96/head
Chasford Grazing “Chasford” Moranbah – Sold Droughtmaster cross weaner steers topping at 468.2c/kg weighing 344.2kg returning $1611.59/head
SMF Holdings “Creekside” Clermont – Sold Droughtmaster cross weaner steers making 486.2c/kg weighing 345kg to return $1677.39/head
Jack & Bev Buffington “Steelwings” Springsure – Sold Charolais weaner steers topping the sale at 588.2c/kg weighing 240kg returning $1411.68/head.
The Next Emerald Sale
Thursday 23rd April 2026 – Prime & Store Sale
Sale Results
| Category | Weight Range | No. Head | Min. | Max. | Ave. | + / – |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers | Up to 200 kg | NQ | ||||
| Steers | 200-280 kg | 163 | 150 c/kg | 588.2 c/kg | 489 c/kg | +60 |
| Steers | 280-350 kg | 198 | 200 c/kg | 524.2 c/kg | 418.7 c/kg | -8 |
| Steers | 350-400 kg | 130 | 230 c/kg | 482.2 c/kg | 393.8 c/kg | -6 |
| Steers | 400-500 kg | 176 | 200 c/kg | 448.2 c/kg | 352.2 c/kg | -50 |
| Steers | Over 500 kg | 353 | 260.2 c/kg | 400 c/kg | 353 c/kg | -25 |
| Heifers | Up to 200 kg | NQ | ||||
| Heifers | 200-280 kg | 188 | 210 c/kg | 378.2 c/kg | 302.7 c/kg | -8 |
| Heifers | 280-350 kg | 116 | 40 c/kg | 320.2 c/kg | 268.6 c/kg | -60 |
| Heifers | 350-400 kg | 89 | 148.2 c/kg | 325.2 c/kg | 293.7 c/kg | -30 |
| Heifers | Over 400 kg | 95 | 270 c/kg | 446 c/kg | 331.5 c/kg | -4 |
| Cows | Up to 400 kg | 20 | 170.2 c/kg | 289.2 c/kg | 259.2 c/kg | -10 |
| Cows | 400-450 kg | 50 | 200 c/kg | 316.2 c/kg | 273.3 c/kg | Firm |
| Cows | 450-520 kg | 169 | 150 c/kg | 335.2 c/kg | 291.7 c/kg | -35 |
| Cows | Over 520 kg | 393 | 180 c/kg | 339.2 c/kg | 313.8 c/kg | -6 |
| Micky Bull | 12 | 240 c/kg | 280 c/kg | 256.7 c/kg | NQ | |
| Bulls | 0-450 kg | 9 | 288.2 c/kg | 320.2 c/kg | 295.6 c/kg | -35 |
| Bulls | 450-600 kg | 8 | 188.2 c/kg | 315 c/kg | 296.6 c/kg | -45 |
| Bulls | Over 600 kg | 63 | 50 c/kg | 340.2 c/kg | 306.6 c/kg | -30 |
| Cows & Calves | NQ |
Emerald Weaner & Feeder Sale Dates
| Date | Sale |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5th May | Emerald Weaner & Feeder Sale 1 |
| Tuesday 9th June | Emerald Weaner & Feeder Sale 2 |
| Tuesday 7th July | Emerald Weaner & Feeder Sale 3 |
| Thursday 16th July | Hoch & Wilkinson Auctions Plus Weaner & Feeder Sale |
| Tuesday 4th August | Emerald Weaner & Feeder Sale 4 |
For More Information Contact:
Jake Passfield 0488 588 044
Jack Ward 0428 305 465
Jack Simmons 0488 080 821
Clayton Mahoney 0475 246 859