Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers across all weight ranges traded mostly 3.00 to 4.00 lower on a very thin test. Bred cattle had no like comparisons from last week, though a firm undertone was noted. Slaughter cattle were not reported due to reporter availability. Trade activity and demand were moderate to good. Today's run was a bred heifer and cow special, with a majority of the cattle being bred four to six months. There will be no sale next week, as Sterling Livestock will be closed for the Christmas holiday. The next scheduled sale is Wednesday December 30, 2020.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 774 | 135.39 | 1,048 | 52 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 607 | 132.55 | 804 | 49 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 633 | 118.50 | 750 | 20 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,035 | 123.50/cwt | 123.50–123.50 | 1,278 | 7 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 455 | 151.50/cwt | 151.50–151.50 | 689 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 619 | 135.50/cwt | 135.50–135.50 | 839 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,030 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 1,344 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 263 | 560.00/cwt | 560.00–560.00 | 1,473 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 1,106 | 125.00/cwt | 125.00–125.00 | 1,383 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,309 | 1,138.42/cwt | 1,000.00–1,285.00 | 14,902 | 35 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,135 | 804.37/cwt | 775.00–810.00 | 9,130 | 8 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,212 | 1,569.42/cwt | 1,400.00–1,700.00 | 19,021 | 97 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 980 | 1,239.79/cwt | 1,175.00–1,350.00 | 12,150 | 37 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 963 | 1,075.00/cwt | 1,075.00–1,075.00 | 10,352 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 975 | 975.00/cwt | 975.00–975.00 | 9,506 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,350 | 849.35/cwt | 775.00–960.00 | 11,466 | 98 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,158 | 805.95/cwt | 725.00–835.00 | 9,333 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,070 | 1,385.00/cwt | 1,385.00–1,385.00 | 14,820 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,295 | 682.50/cwt | 510.00–760.00 | 8,838 | 113 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 976 | 1,253.53/cwt | 1,250.00–1,260.00 | 12,234 | 26 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 924 | 948.97/cwt | 825.00–1,000.00 | 8,768 | 35 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 683 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 960 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 887 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 1,144 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,489 | 1,374.48/cwt | 1,300.00–1,400.00 | 20,466 | 18 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,236 | 1,924.97/cwt | 1,775.00–2,000.00 | 23,793 | 44 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,304 | 1,837.04/cwt | 1,700.00–1,900.00 | 23,955 | 41 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,272 | 1,525.00/cwt | 1,525.00–1,525.00 | 19,398 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 479 | 168.00/cwt | 168.00–168.00 | 805 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 523 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 811 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Replacement | — | 915 | 133.50/cwt | 132.50–134.00 | 1,222 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 448 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 663 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 822 | 122.25/cwt | 120.00–123.00 | 1,005 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 633 | 118.50/cwt | 118.50–118.50 | 750 | 20 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 586 | 151.50/cwt | 151.50–151.50 | 888 | 25 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 684 | 128.00/cwt | 128.00–128.00 | 876 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 743 | 126.00/cwt | 126.00–126.00 | 936 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 546 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 734 | 28 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers across all weight ranges traded mostly 3.00 to 4.00 lower on a very thin test. Bred cattle had no like comparisons from last week, though a firm undertone was noted. Slaughter cattle were not reported due to reporter availability. Trade activity and demand were moderate to good. Today's run was a bred heifer and cow special, with a majority of the cattle being bred four to six months. There will be no sale next week, as Sterling Livestock will be closed for the Christmas holiday. The next scheduled sale is Wednesday December 30, 2020.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,035 | 123.50 | 123.50 |
| 11 | — | 455 | 151.50 | 151.50 |
| 15 | — | 619 | 135.50 | 135.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Replacement$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,106 | 125.00 | 125.00 |
| 12 | — | 915 | 132.50–134.00 | 133.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 448 | 148.00 | 148.00 |
| 4 | — | 822 | 120.00–123.00 | 122.25 |
| 5 | — | 684 | 128.00 | 128.00 |
| 8 | — | 743 | 126.00 | 126.00 |
| 28 | — | 546 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 20 | — | 633 | 118.50 | 118.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,030 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 3 | — | 263 | 560.00 | 560.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 683 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| 6 | — | 887 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 7 | — | 479 | 168.00 | 168.00 |
| 10 | — | 523 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 25 | — | 586 | 151.50 | 151.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 35 | — | 1,309 | 1,000.00–1,285.00 | 1,138.42 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 975 | 975.00 | 975.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 98 | — | 1,350 | 775.00–960.00 | 849.35 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,158 | 725.00–835.00 | 805.95 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 10 | — | 1,070 | 1,385.00 | 1,385.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 113 | — | 1,295 | 510.00–760.00 | 682.50 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,135 | 775.00–810.00 | 804.37 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 18 | — | 1,489 | 1,300.00–1,400.00 | 1,374.48 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 8 | — | 1,272 | 1,525.00 | 1,525.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 97 | — | 1,212 | 1,400.00–1,700.00 | 1,569.42 |
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 37 | — | 980 | 1,175.00–1,350.00 | 1,239.79 |
| (<2 yrs) | 1st/2nd Stage (1-6 mo) | 8 | — | 963 | 1,075.00 | 1,075.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 26 | — | 976 | 1,250.00–1,260.00 | 1,253.53 |
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 35 | — | 924 | 825.00–1,000.00 | 948.97 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 44 | — | 1,236 | 1,775.00–2,000.00 | 1,924.97 |
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 41 | — | 1,304 | 1,700.00–1,900.00 | 1,837.04 |