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.
Emerald Prime & Store Sale Thursday 16th April 2026 8:00am Start 2100 Head Booked 942 Prime Cattle 35 Bulls 222 Bullocks 560 Cows 65 Heifers Steers – 654 Head Feeder Steers – 222 Head 70 Brahman Cross Feeder Steers 10 Droughtmaster Feeder Steers (H & W) 100 Droughtmaster Cross Feeder Steers 15 Brangus feeder steers.
Saleyards Over the past month, more widespread rainfall across the region has resulted in two cancelled Emerald sales and one cancelled Clermont sale. Despite these disruptions, a steady supply of livestock has continued to come to market in Central Queensland, with 7,891 head offered through the Emerald and Clermont saleyards. As seen in earlier sales.
Saleyards Over the past fortnight, a steady supply of livestock has been presented, with 5,300 head being offered through the Clermont and Emerald Saleyards between 4 sales. Emerald conducted two Combined Agent Prime & Store Sales, yarding in excess of 4,000 head. Cattle were sourced from local and surrounding districts with the inclusion of some.
Saleyards Saleyards across the region opened 2026 on a solid note. Clermont and Emerald both recorded firm prices in line with where markets closed late last year. Cattle numbers were strong for this time of year. Buyer attendance was consistent, and competition remained sound across both prime and store categories. Prime cattle were well supported,.
