# Feeder cattle market: Tale of two seasons as prices soften - Beef Central

> Australian feeder cattle prices softened over the past fortnight, with southern Angus steers quoted 20-30c/kg lower. Feedlot buyers were quoting 400kg steers at 475-495c/kg, and southern areas are starting to need rain. Northern Queensland has a strong season after recent floods.

- Date: 2026-02-02 · published 2026-02-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20744-feeder-cattle-market-tale-of-two-seasons-as-prices-soften-beef-central
- Commodities: [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Softer Australian feeder prices reflect seasonal supply and uneven dryness in the south. Dry conditions could tighten supply later, but current pressure is bearish for feeder values.

## Read by commodity

- FCATTLE: bearish ▼

## Sources

- beefcentral.com: https://www.beefcentral.com/lotfeeding/feeder-cattle-market-tale-of-two-seasons-as-prices-soften/

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