Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded 1.00-2.00 higher with slaughter bulls trading steady. Demand was good on a moderate supply. The slaughter market continues to remain firm in spite of the recent downturn in the cattle futures and cash market. A lot of gaunt slaughter animals on hand as many producers brought animals in yesterday to avoid the wet conditions they woke up to this morning.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,634 | 82.26 | 1,344 | 57 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,170 | 57.05 | 668 | 230 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,398 | 56.83 | 794 | 71 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 990 | 45.23 | 448 | 177 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,139 | 773.15/cwt | 600.00–900.00 | 8,806 | 27 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,145 | 692.32/cwt | 625.00–750.00 | 7,927 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,194 | 725.36/cwt | 600.00–800.00 | 8,661 | 19 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,110 | 1,106.99/cwt | 950.00–1,250.00 | 12,288 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,062 | 1,103.39/cwt | 900.00–1,150.00 | 11,718 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,185 | 1,105.54/cwt | 925.00–1,275.00 | 13,101 | 52 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,250 | 970.13/cwt | 850.00–1,025.00 | 12,127 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,258 | 907.39/cwt | 825.00–950.00 | 11,415 | 43 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 834 | 679.42/cwt | 625.00–700.00 | 5,666 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 863 | 765.58/cwt | 700.00–825.00 | 6,607 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 988 | 634.82/cwt | 500.00–850.00 | 6,272 | 22 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 773 | 664.98/cwt | 625.00–700.00 | 5,140 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 1,011 | 588.31/cwt | 475.00–750.00 | 5,948 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,009 | 837.26/cwt | 750.00–1,025.00 | 8,448 | 12 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 865 | 725.00/cwt | 725.00–725.00 | 6,271 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,053 | 853.48/cwt | 700.00–1,025.00 | 8,987 | 52 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,071 | 812.48/cwt | 800.00–850.00 | 8,702 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,173 | 727.72/cwt | 650.00–800.00 | 8,536 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 833 | 558.33/cwt | 550.00–575.00 | 4,651 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 795 | 575.00/cwt | 500.00–650.00 | 4,571 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,098 | 1,100.00/cwt | 1,100.00–1,100.00 | 12,078 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,075 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 12,900 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,188 | 1,375.00/cwt | 1,375.00–1,375.00 | 16,335 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 1,065 | 983.33/cwt | 725.00–1,075.00 | 10,472 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 1,178 | 850.00/cwt | 850.00–850.00 | 10,013 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 846 | 1,180.00/cwt | 1,150.00–1,300.00 | 9,983 | 10 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 880 | 1,200.00/cwt | 1,200.00–1,200.00 | 10,560 | 1 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,160 | 1,150.00/cwt | 1,150.00–1,150.00 | 13,340 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 996 | 46.73/cwt | 40.00–51.00 | 465 | 95 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 925 | 36.89/cwt | 32.00–40.00 | 341 | 51 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,081 | 54.34/cwt | 50.00–59.50 | 587 | 31 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,416 | 57.37/cwt | 55.00–60.00 | 812 | 45 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,342 | 50.77/cwt | 46.00–53.00 | 681 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,394 | 61.89/cwt | 59.50–66.00 | 863 | 12 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,161 | 56.59/cwt | 53.00–60.50 | 657 | 138 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,194 | 62.39/cwt | 60.00–67.00 | 745 | 53 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,172 | 51.41/cwt | 45.00–53.50 | 603 | 39 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,627 | 80.59/cwt | 76.00–86.00 | 1,311 | 28 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,800 | 90.53/cwt | 86.00–96.00 | 1,630 | 18 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,381 | 72.98/cwt | 67.00–77.50 | 1,008 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 696 | 271.41/cwt | 250.00–275.00 | 1,889 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,024 | 62.60/cwt | 53.00–72.50 | 641 | 48 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 941 | 91.62/cwt | 82.50–106.00 | 862 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 873 | 108.49/cwt | 95.00–123.00 | 947 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 910 | 58.18/cwt | 30.00–72.50 | 529 | 41 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 847 | 83.70/cwt | 67.50–97.50 | 709 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 877 | 90.46/cwt | 81.00–104.00 | 793 | 4 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 854 | 750.00/cwt | 750.00–750.00 | 6,405 | 3 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 875 | 900.00/cwt | 900.00–900.00 | 7,875 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 710 | 425.00/cwt | 425.00–425.00 | 3,018 | 1 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 728 | 472.68/cwt | 450.00–500.00 | 3,441 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 740 | 284.23/cwt | 250.00–300.00 | 2,103 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 848 | 415.74/cwt | 350.00–525.00 | 3,525 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 763 | 289.49/cwt | 275.00–300.00 | 2,209 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 942 | 785.04/cwt | 775.00–800.00 | 7,395 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,002 | 771.06/cwt | 700.00–800.00 | 7,726 | 3 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded 1.00-2.00 higher with slaughter bulls trading steady. Demand was good on a moderate supply. The slaughter market continues to remain firm in spite of the recent downturn in the cattle futures and cash market. A lot of gaunt slaughter animals on hand as many producers brought animals in yesterday to avoid the wet conditions they woke up to this morning.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 27 | — | 1,139 | 600.00–900.00 | 773.15 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 9 | — | 1,145 | 625.00–750.00 | 692.32 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 19 | — | 1,194 | 600.00–800.00 | 725.36 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 942 | 775.00–800.00 | 785.04 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,002 | 700.00–800.00 | 771.06 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,110 | 950.00–1,250.00 | 1,106.99 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 1,062 | 900.00–1,150.00 | 1,103.39 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 52 | — | 1,185 | 925.00–1,275.00 | 1,105.54 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 15 | — | 1,250 | 850.00–1,025.00 | 970.13 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 43 | — | 1,258 | 825.00–950.00 | 907.39 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 834 | 625.00–700.00 | 679.42 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 863 | 700.00–825.00 | 765.58 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 22 | — | 988 | 500.00–850.00 | 634.82 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 773 | 625.00–700.00 | 664.98 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,011 | 475.00–750.00 | 588.31 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,009 | 750.00–1,025.00 | 837.26 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 865 | 725.00 | 725.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 52 | — | 1,053 | 700.00–1,025.00 | 853.48 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,071 | 800.00–850.00 | 812.48 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,173 | 650.00–800.00 | 727.72 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 1 | — | 710 | 425.00 | 425.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 2 | — | 728 | 450.00–500.00 | 472.68 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 740 | 250.00–300.00 | 284.23 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 8 | — | 848 | 350.00–525.00 | 415.74 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 763 | 275.00–300.00 | 289.49 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 833 | 550.00–575.00 | 558.33 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 795 | 500.00–650.00 | 575.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,098 | 1,100.00 | 1,100.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,075 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,188 | 1,375.00 | 1,375.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,065 | 725.00–1,075.00 | 983.33 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,178 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 846 | 1,150.00–1,300.00 | 1,180.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 880 | 1,200.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 2 | — | 1,160 | 1,150.00 | 1,150.00 |
| Stock Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 696 | 250.00–275.00 | 271.41 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 48 | — | 1,024 | 53.00–72.50 | 62.60 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 941 | 82.50–106.00 | 91.62 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 873 | 95.00–123.00 | 108.49 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 41 | — | 910 | 30.00–72.50 | 58.18 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 847 | 67.50–97.50 | 83.70 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 877 | 81.00–104.00 | 90.46 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 854 | 750.00 | 750.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 8 | — | 875 | 900.00 | 900.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 95 | — | 996 | 40.00–51.00 | 46.73 |
| 51 | — | 925 | 32.00–40.00 | 36.89 |
| 31 | — | 1,081 | 50.00–59.50 | 54.34 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 45 | — | 1,416 | 55.00–60.00 | 57.37 |
| 14 | — | 1,342 | 46.00–53.00 | 50.77 |
| 12 | — | 1,394 | 59.50–66.00 | 61.89 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 138 | — | 1,161 | 53.00–60.50 | 56.59 |
| 53 | — | 1,194 | 60.00–67.00 | 62.39 |
| 39 | — | 1,172 | 45.00–53.50 | 51.41 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,627 | 76.00–86.00 | 80.59 |
| 18 | — | 1,800 | 86.00–96.00 | 90.53 |
| 11 | — | 1,381 | 67.00–77.50 | 72.98 |