Compared to last week, light receipts this week coming off the Easter weekend in most cases were lightly tested but steer calves under 500 lbs sold with a firm to higher undertone and 500-650 lb steers for the most part sold steady to firm. Feeder heifers weighing 400-550 lb sold steady to firm as well with a pot load of heifers weighing 669 lbs trading with a higher undertone than last week's light comparison. Demand was good for a light supply as buyers were active to purchase light calves for grass selling in small packages and groups, with many in the offering being new crop calves but overall quality was good on the calves. CME Cattle futures had a massive sell-off on Monday with Live Cattle contracts from April thru December down 4.92-6.10 and Feeder Cattle contracts from April thru November down 6.02 -7.50 seemed to have little effect on the feeder cattle market. Slaughter cows didn't reach last weeks highs but still sold on a very active market trading steady to 4.00 lower.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 505 | 306.99 | 1,551 | 69 |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 552 | 258.94 | 1,430 | 33 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 551 | 242.00 | 1,332 | 6thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,686 | 151.44 | 2,553 | 20 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | High | 1,663 | 142.85 | 2,376 | 3thin |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,529 | 135.65 | 2,074 | 30 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,220 | 129.96 | 1,585 | 61 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 998 | 109.35 | 1,092 | 44 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 428 | 322.48/cwt | 320.00–327.50 | 1,380 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 668 | 224.68/cwt | 220.00–230.00 | 1,501 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 750–800 | 768 | 237.43/cwt | 235.00–249.00 | 1,823 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 300–350 | 334 | 416.82/cwt | 392.50–430.00 | 1,392 | 11 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 800–850 | 803 | 204.00/cwt | 204.00–204.00 | 1,638 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 475 | 323.81/cwt | 320.00–330.00 | 1,538 | 20 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 350–400 | 370 | 330.28/cwt | 322.50–337.50 | 1,222 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 450–500 | 471 | 305.00/cwt | 305.00–305.00 | 1,437 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 600–650 | 638 | 282.91/cwt | 277.00–289.00 | 1,805 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 529 | 331.66/cwt | 322.00–342.00 | 1,754 | 61 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 496 | 293.00/cwt | 293.00–293.00 | 1,453 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 626 | 261.50/cwt | 261.50–261.50 | 1,637 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 600–650 | 609 | 306.56/cwt | 304.00–310.00 | 1,867 | 22 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 575 | 320.70/cwt | 317.50–332.00 | 1,844 | 36 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 469 | 350.76/cwt | 335.00–365.00 | 1,645 | 23 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | 500–550 | 501 | 310.00/cwt | 310.00–310.00 | 1,553 | 54 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 300–350 | 330 | 325.00/cwt | 325.00–325.00 | 1,073 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 650–700 | 660 | 258.25/cwt | 258.25–258.25 | 1,704 | 65 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 474 | 314.42/cwt | 313.00–315.00 | 1,490 | 41 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 350–400 | 366 | 386.55/cwt | 377.50–405.00 | 1,415 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 985 | 106.17/cwt | 100.00–112.00 | 1,046 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,777 | 159.66/cwt | 156.00–169.00 | 2,837 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,545 | 137.29/cwt | 130.00–143.00 | 2,121 | 26 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,423 | 124.97/cwt | 120.00–129.00 | 1,778 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,245 | 113.00/cwt | 113.00–113.00 | 1,407 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,225 | 133.70/cwt | 127.50–139.00 | 1,638 | 42 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,418 | 122.30/cwt | 117.00–128.00 | 1,734 | 2 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,203 | 122.70/cwt | 115.00–126.50 | 1,476 | 17 |
| Cows | Premium White 65-75% | — | 1,663 | 142.85/cwt | 136.00–148.00 | 2,376 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 921 | 88.56/cwt | 85.00–93.00 | 816 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,031 | 124.65/cwt | 116.00–132.00 | 1,285 | 21 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,639 | 148.44/cwt | 140.00–153.00 | 2,433 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | 400–450 | 410 | 355.34/cwt | 347.50–365.00 | 1,457 | 23 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 550–600 | 591 | 262.00/cwt | 262.00–262.00 | 1,548 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 350–400 | 381 | 370.00/cwt | 370.00–370.00 | 1,410 | 4 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | 450–500 | 485 | 313.00/cwt | 313.00–313.00 | 1,518 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Fleshy | 500–550 | 545 | 316.14/cwt | 314.00–319.00 | 1,723 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 972 | 74.16/cwt | 60.00–80.00 | 721 | 5 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 533 | 279.00/cwt | 279.00–279.00 | 1,487 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 500–550 | 519 | 271.82/cwt | 270.00–273.00 | 1,411 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 244.00/cwt | 244.00–244.00 | 1,301 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | 550–600 | 568 | 240.00/cwt | 240.00–240.00 | 1,363 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 300–350 | 337 | 310.00/cwt | 310.00–310.00 | 1,045 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | 500–550 | 520 | 296.15/cwt | 290.00–302.00 | 1,540 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 578 | 288.58/cwt | 286.00–291.00 | 1,668 | 6 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2 | 350–400 | 380 | 310.00/cwt | 310.00–310.00 | 1,178 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 550–600 | 571 | 253.62/cwt | 250.00–267.00 | 1,448 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | 500–550 | 545 | 252.00/cwt | 252.00–252.00 | 1,373 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 437 | 327.00/cwt | 327.00–327.00 | 1,429 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 400–450 | 425 | 293.76/cwt | 276.00–300.00 | 1,248 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 650–700 | 683 | 262.91/cwt | 260.00–264.00 | 1,796 | 29 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 450–500 | 487 | 272.37/cwt | 270.00–283.00 | 1,326 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | 350–400 | 373 | 287.50/cwt | 287.50–287.50 | 1,072 | 3 |
Compared to last week, light receipts this week coming off the Easter weekend in most cases were lightly tested but steer calves under 500 lbs sold with a firm to higher undertone and 500-650 lb steers for the most part sold steady to firm. Feeder heifers weighing 400-550 lb sold steady to firm as well with a pot load of heifers weighing 669 lbs trading with a higher undertone than last week's light comparison. Demand was good for a light supply as buyers were active to purchase light calves for grass selling in small packages and groups, with many in the offering being new crop calves but overall quality was good on the calves. CME Cattle futures had a massive sell-off on Monday with Live Cattle contracts from April thru December down 4.92-6.10 and Feeder Cattle contracts from April thru November down 6.02 -7.50 seemed to have little effect on the feeder cattle market. Slaughter cows didn't reach last weeks highs but still sold on a very active market trading steady to 4.00 lower.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 300–350 | 330 | 325.00 | 325.00 |
| 15 | 350–400 | 370 | 322.50–337.50 | 330.28 |
| 6 | 400–450 | 428 | 320.00–327.50 | 322.48 |
| 41 | 450–500 | 474 | 313.00–315.00 | 314.42 |
| 15 | 500–550 | 520 | 290.00–302.00 | 296.15 |
| 10 | 600–650 | 626 | 261.50 | 261.50 |
| 65 | 650–700 | 660 | 258.25 | 258.25 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 350–400 | 373 | 287.50 | 287.50 |
| 15 | 400–450 | 425 | 276.00–300.00 | 293.76 |
| 16 | 450–500 | 487 | 270.00–283.00 | 272.37 |
| 10 | 500–550 | 519 | 270.00–273.00 | 271.82 |
| 19 | 550–600 | 571 | 250.00–267.00 | 253.62 |
| 8 | 650–700 | 668 | 220.00–230.00 | 224.68 |
| 3 | 800–850 | 803 | 204.00 | 204.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 54 | 500–550 | 501 | 310.00 | 310.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 500–550 | 533 | 244.00 | 244.00 |
| 3 | 550–600 | 568 | 240.00 | 240.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 500–550 | 545 | 252.00 | 252.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 400–450 | 437 | 327.00 | 327.00 |
| 20 | 450–500 | 475 | 320.00–330.00 | 323.81 |
| 6 | 550–600 | 578 | 286.00–291.00 | 288.58 |
| 6 | 600–650 | 638 | 277.00–289.00 | 282.91 |
| 29 | 650–700 | 683 | 260.00–264.00 | 262.91 |
| 7 | 750–800 | 768 | 235.00–249.00 | 237.43 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | 300–350 | 334 | 392.50–430.00 | 416.82 |
| 14 | 350–400 | 366 | 377.50–405.00 | 386.55 |
| 23 | 400–450 | 410 | 347.50–365.00 | 355.34 |
| 23 | 450–500 | 469 | 335.00–365.00 | 350.76 |
| 61 | 500–550 | 529 | 322.00–342.00 | 331.66 |
| 36 | 550–600 | 575 | 317.50–332.00 | 320.70 |
| 22 | 600–650 | 609 | 304.00–310.00 | 306.56 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 450–500 | 471 | 305.00 | 305.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 7 | 500–550 | 545 | 314.00–319.00 | 316.14 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | 300–350 | 337 | 310.00 | 310.00 |
| 3 | 350–400 | 380 | 310.00 | 310.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | 450–500 | 496 | 293.00 | 293.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | 350–400 | 381 | 370.00 | 370.00 |
| 3 | 450–500 | 485 | 313.00 | 313.00 |
| 4 | 550–600 | 591 | 262.00 | 262.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | 500–550 | 533 | 279.00 | 279.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 13 | — | 985 | 100.00–112.00 | 106.17 |
| 5 | — | 921 | 85.00–93.00 | 88.56 |
| 21 | — | 1,031 | 116.00–132.00 | 124.65 |
| 5 | — | 972 | 60.00–80.00 | 74.16 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 26 | — | 1,545 | 130.00–143.00 | 137.29 |
| 4 | — | 1,423 | 120.00–129.00 | 124.97 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,245 | 113.00 | 113.00 |
| 42 | — | 1,225 | 127.50–139.00 | 133.70 |
| 17 | — | 1,203 | 115.00–126.50 | 122.70 |
| Cows — Premium White 65-75%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,663 | 136.00–148.00 | 142.85 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,777 | 156.00–169.00 | 159.66 |
| 2 | — | 1,418 | 117.00–128.00 | 122.30 |
| 8 | — | 1,639 | 140.00–153.00 | 148.44 |