Compared to last week, slaughter steers were 7.00 higher and Holstein slaughter steers were 6.00 higher. Slaughter heifers were 9.00 higher and no comparisons are available on Holstein slaughter heifers because of light receipts. Slaughter cows were 3.00 higher and Holstein slaughter cows were 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls were 11.00 lower and Holstein slaughter bulls were 10.00 higher. Demand for veal calves was significantly lighter this week due largely in part to frigid temperatures. Buyers showed the best interest in calves 100lbs and heavier. Choice/prime slaughter lambs were mostly 11.00 - 14.00 higher with good demand. No comparison available on slaughter kids due to a limited comparison, but good demand was noted.
NOTE: Effective 12/10/25 the Shipshewana Livestock Auction is changing their auction times to the following:
9:00AM - Hay
9:30AM - Feeder Pigs/Fat Hogs
10:00AM - Dairy Heifers/Dairy Cows/Feeder Cattle
Following Feeder Cattle (Approx 1:30pm) Veal Cattle/Sheep/Goats (in this order)
4:00PM - Butcher Bulls/Fat Cattle/Cows
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,623 | 180.56 | 2,930 | 9thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,425 | 157.87 | 2,249 | 13 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,958 | 157.00 | 3,073 | 2thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,191 | 119.87 | 1,427 | 12 |
| Dairy Bulls | — | Average | 1,552 | 171.65 | 2,665 | 5thin |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,448 | 146.42 | 2,121 | 26 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,888 | 143.82 | 2,715 | 9thin |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,321 | 124.83 | 1,649 | 77 |
| Dairy Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,461 | 202.71 | 2,962 | 11 |
| Dairy Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,195 | 191.00 | 2,282 | 3thin |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | Average | 1,384 | 202.82 | 2,807 | 10 |
| Heifers | Choice | Average | 1,426 | 231.08 | 3,295 | 59 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | Average | 1,344 | 216.08 | 2,904 | 34 |
| Steers | Choice | Average | 1,487 | 227.50 | 3,383 | 36 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Bull Calves | N/A | — | 95 | $754 | 116 |
| Baby Heifer Calves | N/A | — | 90 | $633 | 7 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,820 | 169.00/cwt | 169.00–169.00 | 3,076 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,479 | 170.43/cwt | 166.00–176.00 | 2,521 | 4 |
| Heifers | Choice | — | 1,426 | 231.08/cwt | 228.50–232.75 | 3,295 | 59 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,141 | 115.87/cwt | 112.00–119.00 | 1,322 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,250 | 104.00/cwt | 104.00–104.00 | 1,300 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,263 | 130.85/cwt | 129.00–134.50 | 1,653 | 4 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,460 | 158.49/cwt | 153.00–163.00 | 2,314 | 3 |
| Dairy Steers | Choice | — | 1,384 | 202.82/cwt | 200.00–207.00 | 2,807 | 10 |
| Dairy Heifers | Select and Choice | — | 1,195 | 191.00/cwt | 191.00–191.00 | 2,282 | 3 |
| Dairy Heifers | Choice | — | 1,461 | 202.71/cwt | 199.00–206.00 | 2,962 | 11 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,487 | 227.50/cwt | 224.00–234.00 | 3,383 | 36 |
| Heifers | Select and Choice | — | 1,344 | 216.08/cwt | 210.00–219.00 | 2,904 | 34 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,248 | 122.94/cwt | 117.50–128.00 | 1,534 | 28 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,242 | 112.42/cwt | 107.50–117.00 | 1,396 | 18 |
| Dairy Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,433 | 133.75/cwt | 129.00–139.00 | 1,917 | 31 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,824 | 133.98/cwt | 131.00–137.00 | 2,444 | 4 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,900 | 164.43/cwt | 162.00–167.00 | 3,124 | 2 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,551 | 139.18/cwt | 138.00–140.00 | 2,159 | 5 |
| Dairy Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,965 | 143.20/cwt | 138.00–148.00 | 2,814 | 3 |
| Dairy Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,418 | 146.42/cwt | 142.00–151.00 | 2,076 | 18 |
| Dairy Bulls | — | — | 1,318 | 168.54/cwt | 168.00–169.00 | 2,221 | 2 |
| Dairy Bulls | — | — | 1,963 | 182.58/cwt | 180.00–185.00 | 3,584 | 2 |
| Dairy Bulls | — | — | 1,200 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,872 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,453 | 157.04/cwt | 154.00–165.00 | 2,282 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 2,095 | 145.00/cwt | 145.00–145.00 | 3,038 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,335 | 146.35/cwt | 143.00–150.00 | 1,954 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,717 | 176.27/cwt | 173.00–180.00 | 3,027 | 5 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,070 | 167.00/cwt | 167.00–167.00 | 1,787 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,650 | 192.22/cwt | 191.00–194.00 | 3,172 | 3 |
| Baby Heifer Calves | N/A | 100–150 | 110 | 925.00/head | 875.00–975.00 | 925 | 2 |
| Baby Bull Calves | N/AJersey | 50–100 | 60 | 50.00/head | 50.00–50.00 | 50 | 1 |
| Baby Bull Calves | N/ACrossbred | 100–150 | 111 | 1,011.86/head | 800.00–1,200.00 | 1,012 | 8 |
| Baby Heifer Calves | N/A | 50–100 | 82 | 516.46/head | 200.00–825.00 | 516 | 5 |
| Baby Bull Calves | N/A | 50–100 | 84 | 637.97/head | 200.00–1,175.00 | 638 | 60 |
| Baby Bull Calves | N/A | 100–150 | 107 | 853.14/head | 500.00–1,100.00 | 853 | 44 |
| Baby Bull Calves | N/ACrossbred | 50–100 | 93 | 1,152.68/head | 1,000.00–1,250.00 | 1,153 | 3 |
Compared to last week, slaughter steers were 7.00 higher and Holstein slaughter steers were 6.00 higher. Slaughter heifers were 9.00 higher and no comparisons are available on Holstein slaughter heifers because of light receipts. Slaughter cows were 3.00 higher and Holstein slaughter cows were 2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls were 11.00 lower and Holstein slaughter bulls were 10.00 higher. Demand for veal calves was significantly lighter this week due largely in part to frigid temperatures. Buyers showed the best interest in calves 100lbs and heavier. Choice/prime slaughter lambs were mostly 11.00 - 14.00 higher with good demand. No comparison available on slaughter kids due to a limited comparison, but good demand was noted.
NOTE: Effective 12/10/25 the Shipshewana Livestock Auction is changing their auction times to the following:
9:00AM - Hay
9:30AM - Feeder Pigs/Fat Hogs
10:00AM - Dairy Heifers/Dairy Cows/Feeder Cattle
Following Feeder Cattle (Approx 1:30pm) Veal Cattle/Sheep/Goats (in this order)
4:00PM - Butcher Bulls/Fat Cattle/Cows
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,820 | 169.00 | 169.00 |
| 1 | — | 2,095 | 145.00 | 145.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,479 | 166.00–176.00 | 170.43 |
| 5 | — | 1,453 | 154.00–165.00 | 157.04 |
| 4 | — | 1,335 | 143.00–150.00 | 146.35 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | — | 1,141 | 112.00–119.00 | 115.87 |
| 1 | — | 1,250 | 104.00 | 104.00 |
| 4 | — | 1,263 | 129.00–134.50 | 130.85 |
| Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 59 | — | 1,426 | 228.50–232.75 | 231.08 |
| Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 1,344 | 210.00–219.00 | 216.08 |
| Dairy Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,460 | 153.00–163.00 | 158.49 |
| 5 | — | 1,551 | 138.00–140.00 | 139.18 |
| 18 | — | 1,418 | 142.00–151.00 | 146.42 |
| Dairy Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,248 | 117.50–128.00 | 122.94 |
| 18 | — | 1,242 | 107.50–117.00 | 112.42 |
| 31 | — | 1,433 | 129.00–139.00 | 133.75 |
| Dairy Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,824 | 131.00–137.00 | 133.98 |
| 2 | — | 1,900 | 162.00–167.00 | 164.43 |
| 3 | — | 1,965 | 138.00–148.00 | 143.20 |
| Dairy Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,384 | 200.00–207.00 | 202.82 |
| Dairy Heifers — Select and Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,195 | 191.00 | 191.00 |
| Dairy Heifers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,461 | 199.00–206.00 | 202.71 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 1,487 | 224.00–234.00 | 227.50 |
| Dairy Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,318 | 168.00–169.00 | 168.54 |
| 2 | — | 1,963 | 180.00–185.00 | 182.58 |
| 1 | — | 1,200 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,717 | 173.00–180.00 | 176.27 |
| 1 | — | 1,070 | 167.00 | 167.00 |
| 3 | — | 1,650 | 191.00–194.00 | 192.22 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Heifer Calves$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| — | N/A | 5 | 50–100 | 82 | 200.00–825.00 | 516.46 |
| — | N/A | 2 | 100–150 | 110 | 875.00–975.00 | 925.00 |
| Baby Bull Calves — Jersey$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| — | N/A | 1 | 50–100 | 60 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Baby Bull Calves — Crossbred$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| — | N/A | 3 | 50–100 | 93 | 1,000.00–1,250.00 | 1,152.68 |
| — | N/A | 8 | 100–150 | 111 | 800.00–1,200.00 | 1,011.86 |
| Baby Bull Calves$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| — | N/A | 60 | 50–100 | 84 | 200.00–1,175.00 | 637.97 |
| — | N/A | 44 | 100–150 | 107 | 500.00–1,100.00 | 853.14 |