# Tight supply pushes female cattle prices further for those with feed to spare

> Australian female cattle prices have climbed, with Angus cow and calf units selling to $3,200 at Bega. The national Processor Cow Indicator neared record highs at 406 cents per kg liveweight, and the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator reached its highest level since October 2022. Demand is strongest from restockers with grass to spare.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-04T00:19:59.455Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/78702-tight-supply-pushes-female-cattle-prices-further-for-those-with-feed-to-spare
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

A tightened national herd supports beef and cattle prices, which keeps restocking demand strong. For feed buyers, higher cattle values can encourage herd rebuilding and more grain-fed finishing, though the effect on feed prices is indirect.

## Sources

- theland.com.au: https://www.theland.com.au/story/9384807/female-cattle-demand-surges-above-3200-statewide-snapshots/

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