Compared to three weeks ago: Feeder steers sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher, with instances of 5.00 to 8.00 higher on reputation consignments. Feeder heifers sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Weaned steer calves sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher, weaned heifer calves sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Overall, demand good to very good, quality average to attractive. Full house with active buyers for the first sale of the year. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Bulls sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 616 | 143.73 | 886 | 2,615 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,742 | 77.91 | 1,357 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,280 | 56.40 | 722 | 163 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 1,079 | 33.58 | 362 | 10 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,973 | 86.82/cwt | 86.00–87.50 | 1,713 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,691 | 75.93/cwt | 71.00–80.00 | 1,284 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,497 | 62.61/cwt | 59.00–67.00 | 937 | 18 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,144 | 47.23/cwt | 43.00–51.00 | 540 | 19 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,269 | 56.90/cwt | 50.00–61.00 | 722 | 126 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,079 | 33.58/cwt | 27.00–38.00 | 362 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 480 | 184.08/cwt | 177.00–192.50 | 884 | 168 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 303 | 220.00/cwt | 220.00–220.00 | 667 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,470 | 760.30/cwt | 685.00–810.00 | 11,176 | 19 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,319 | 1,052.60/cwt | 900.00–1,175.00 | 13,884 | 26 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,337 | 857.53/cwt | 825.00–910.00 | 11,465 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 723 | 148.81/cwt | 144.25–152.00 | 1,076 | 221 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 621 | 157.15/cwt | 144.00–166.00 | 976 | 465 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 677 | 153.17/cwt | 140.50–158.00 | 1,037 | 465 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 421 | 196.20/cwt | 194.00–201.00 | 826 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 882 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,244 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 534 | 170.52/cwt | 162.00–176.00 | 911 | 142 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 525 | 159.00/cwt | 159.00–159.00 | 835 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 373 | 202.65/cwt | 190.00–212.00 | 756 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 905 | 141.00/cwt | 141.00–141.00 | 1,276 | 42 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 570 | 162.72/cwt | 156.50–172.50 | 928 | 233 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 823 | 148.44/cwt | 141.50–154.00 | 1,222 | 367 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 777 | 147.65/cwt | 143.00–153.50 | 1,147 | 196 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 777 | 134.88/cwt | 132.50–135.60 | 1,048 | 222 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 724 | 136.81/cwt | 134.00–138.60 | 991 | 261 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 620 | 139.70/cwt | 136.50–143.50 | 866 | 388 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 529 | 151.37/cwt | 139.00–158.50 | 801 | 439 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 583 | 144.24/cwt | 137.50–159.00 | 841 | 454 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 673 | 138.50/cwt | 135.00–143.00 | 932 | 503 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 343 | 180.00/cwt | 180.00–180.00 | 617 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 813 | 128.75/cwt | 128.75–128.75 | 1,047 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,030 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 1,236 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 364 | 177.88/cwt | 177.50–178.00 | 647 | 13 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 430 | 163.04/cwt | 158.00–171.00 | 701 | 43 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 473 | 154.66/cwt | 149.00–160.00 | 732 | 144 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 552 | 164.00/cwt | 164.00–164.00 | 905 | 28 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 509 | 159.82/cwt | 159.00–160.25 | 813 | 90 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 522 | 183.40/cwt | 179.00–184.00 | 957 | 113 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 570 | 172.20/cwt | 170.50–177.00 | 982 | 126 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 614 | 120.00/cwt | 120.00–120.00 | 737 | 15 |
Compared to three weeks ago: Feeder steers sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher, with instances of 5.00 to 8.00 higher on reputation consignments. Feeder heifers sold mostly steady to 2.00 higher. Weaned steer calves sold mostly 2.00 to 4.00 higher, weaned heifer calves sold 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Overall, demand good to very good, quality average to attractive. Full house with active buyers for the first sale of the year. Slaughter cows sold 5.00 to 6.00 higher. Bulls sold 2.00 to 3.00 higher.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,973 | 86.00–87.50 | 86.82 |
| 9 | — | 1,691 | 71.00–80.00 | 75.93 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,497 | 59.00–67.00 | 62.61 |
| 19 | — | 1,144 | 43.00–51.00 | 47.23 |
| 126 | — | 1,269 | 50.00–61.00 | 56.90 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,079 | 27.00–38.00 | 33.58 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 168 | — | 480 | 177.00–192.50 | 184.08 |
| 5 | — | 303 | 220.00 | 220.00 |
| 221 | — | 723 | 144.25–152.00 | 148.81 |
| 465 | — | 621 | 144.00–166.00 | 157.15 |
| 465 | — | 677 | 140.50–158.00 | 153.17 |
| 18 | — | 421 | 194.00–201.00 | 196.20 |
| 18 | — | 882 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 142 | — | 534 | 162.00–176.00 | 170.52 |
| 23 | — | 373 | 190.00–212.00 | 202.65 |
| 42 | — | 905 | 141.00 | 141.00 |
| 233 | — | 570 | 156.50–172.50 | 162.72 |
| 367 | — | 823 | 141.50–154.00 | 148.44 |
| 196 | — | 777 | 143.00–153.50 | 147.65 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 525 | 159.00 | 159.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 113 | — | 522 | 179.00–184.00 | 183.40 |
| 126 | — | 570 | 170.50–177.00 | 172.20 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 222 | — | 777 | 132.50–135.60 | 134.88 |
| 261 | — | 724 | 134.00–138.60 | 136.81 |
| 388 | — | 620 | 136.50–143.50 | 139.70 |
| 439 | — | 529 | 139.00–158.50 | 151.37 |
| 454 | — | 583 | 137.50–159.00 | 144.24 |
| 503 | — | 673 | 135.00–143.00 | 138.50 |
| 3 | — | 343 | 180.00 | 180.00 |
| 4 | — | 813 | 128.75 | 128.75 |
| 8 | — | 1,030 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 13 | — | 364 | 177.50–178.00 | 177.88 |
| 43 | — | 430 | 158.00–171.00 | 163.04 |
| 144 | — | 473 | 149.00–160.00 | 154.66 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 552 | 164.00 | 164.00 |
| 90 | — | 509 | 159.00–160.25 | 159.82 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 614 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 19 | — | 1,470 | 685.00–810.00 | 760.30 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 26 | — | 1,319 | 900.00–1,175.00 | 1,052.60 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 13 | — | 1,337 | 825.00–910.00 | 857.53 |