Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 1.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Rain has been plentiful this Spring with more in the forecast. Unlike last year, the grass has been growing and producers are hoping for a string of dry days to start their hay harvest.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,637 | 82.03 | 1,343 | 54 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,394 | 57.87 | 807 | 58 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,197 | 57.15 | 684 | 188 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,010 | 45.24 | 457 | 234 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 1,473 | 67.27/cwt | 60.00–74.50 | 991 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,626 | 90.84/cwt | 86.00–96.50 | 1,477 | 14 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,689 | 82.34/cwt | 77.50–87.00 | 1,391 | 31 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,151 | 63.18/cwt | 60.00–67.50 | 727 | 36 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,153 | 51.63/cwt | 42.50–54.50 | 595 | 42 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,229 | 57.28/cwt | 54.00–60.00 | 704 | 110 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,392 | 53.10/cwt | 52.00–54.50 | 739 | 11 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,412 | 64.06/cwt | 61.50–69.00 | 905 | 14 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,387 | 56.84/cwt | 54.00–59.50 | 788 | 33 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 731 | 21.56/cwt | 20.00–26.00 | 158 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,135 | 54.48/cwt | 53.50–57.00 | 618 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 919 | 38.46/cwt | 30.00–44.00 | 353 | 71 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,052 | 48.63/cwt | 44.00–53.50 | 512 | 130 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,022 | 1,250.00/cwt | 1,250.00–1,250.00 | 12,775 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,202 | 1,166.67/cwt | 1,150.00–1,200.00 | 14,023 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 925 | 1,383.33/cwt | 1,250.00–1,500.00 | 12,796 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 975 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 10,238 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 950 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 9,975 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,100 | 1,675.00/cwt | 1,675.00–1,675.00 | 18,425 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,250 | 1,250.00/cwt | 1,250.00–1,250.00 | 15,625 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,215 | 1,343.75/cwt | 1,300.00–1,475.00 | 16,327 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,196 | 860.48/cwt | 750.00–950.00 | 10,291 | 23 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,148 | 897.27/cwt | 800.00–1,200.00 | 10,301 | 29 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,091 | 60.63/cwt | 52.00–77.50 | 661 | 42 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,014 | 83.92/cwt | 80.00–95.00 | 851 | 23 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 866 | 104.50/cwt | 100.00–112.00 | 905 | 21 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 1,490 | 59.09/cwt | 55.00–66.50 | 880 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 933 | 64.59/cwt | 50.00–75.00 | 603 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 661 | 86.50/cwt | 82.50–100.00 | 572 | 4 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 930 | 1,000.00/cwt | 1,000.00–1,000.00 | 9,300 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 803 | 407.47/cwt | 400.00–425.00 | 3,272 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 848 | 359.18/cwt | 300.00–400.00 | 3,046 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,184 | 801.69/cwt | 700.00–900.00 | 9,492 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,119 | 770.22/cwt | 750.00–850.00 | 8,619 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,197 | 834.84/cwt | 550.00–925.00 | 9,993 | 23 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,145 | 796.02/cwt | 650.00–875.00 | 9,114 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,129 | 635.83/cwt | 600.00–650.00 | 7,179 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,111 | 1,065.95/cwt | 950.00–1,200.00 | 11,843 | 26 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,310 | 1,004.64/cwt | 950.00–1,200.00 | 13,161 | 24 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,225 | 906.22/cwt | 900.00–925.00 | 11,101 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,442 | 950.00/cwt | 950.00–950.00 | 13,699 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 798 | 641.75/cwt | 550.00–750.00 | 5,121 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 880 | 635.25/cwt | 500.00–750.00 | 5,590 | 26 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 893 | 570.24/cwt | 550.00–625.00 | 5,092 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 1,102 | 588.37/cwt | 500.00–650.00 | 6,484 | 25 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 975 | 582.02/cwt | 575.00–600.00 | 5,675 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 971 | 886.62/cwt | 800.00–950.00 | 8,609 | 5 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 1.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. Rain has been plentiful this Spring with more in the forecast. Unlike last year, the grass has been growing and producers are hoping for a string of dry days to start their hay harvest.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,473 | 60.00–74.50 | 67.27 |
| 14 | — | 1,626 | 86.00–96.50 | 90.84 |
| 31 | — | 1,689 | 77.50–87.00 | 82.34 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 36 | — | 1,151 | 60.00–67.50 | 63.18 |
| 42 | — | 1,153 | 42.50–54.50 | 51.63 |
| 110 | — | 1,229 | 54.00–60.00 | 57.28 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,392 | 52.00–54.50 | 53.10 |
| 14 | — | 1,412 | 61.50–69.00 | 64.06 |
| 33 | — | 1,387 | 54.00–59.50 | 56.84 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 731 | 20.00–26.00 | 21.56 |
| 25 | — | 1,135 | 53.50–57.00 | 54.48 |
| 71 | — | 919 | 30.00–44.00 | 38.46 |
| 130 | — | 1,052 | 44.00–53.50 | 48.63 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | N/A | 3 | — | 1,022 | 1,250.00 | 1,250.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,202 | 1,150.00–1,200.00 | 1,166.67 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 925 | 1,250.00–1,500.00 | 1,383.33 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 975 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 950 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,100 | 1,675.00 | 1,675.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,250 | 1,250.00 | 1,250.00 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,215 | 1,300.00–1,475.00 | 1,343.75 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 23 | — | 1,196 | 750.00–950.00 | 860.48 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,148 | 800.00–1,200.00 | 897.27 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 5 | — | 971 | 800.00–950.00 | 886.62 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 803 | 400.00–425.00 | 407.47 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 848 | 300.00–400.00 | 359.18 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,184 | 700.00–900.00 | 801.69 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,119 | 750.00–850.00 | 770.22 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 23 | — | 1,197 | 550.00–925.00 | 834.84 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 14 | — | 1,145 | 650.00–875.00 | 796.02 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 7 | — | 1,129 | 600.00–650.00 | 635.83 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 26 | — | 1,111 | 950.00–1,200.00 | 1,065.95 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 24 | — | 1,310 | 950.00–1,200.00 | 1,004.64 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,225 | 900.00–925.00 | 906.22 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,442 | 950.00 | 950.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 798 | 550.00–750.00 | 641.75 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 26 | — | 880 | 500.00–750.00 | 635.25 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 893 | 550.00–625.00 | 570.24 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 25 | — | 1,102 | 500.00–650.00 | 588.37 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 975 | 575.00–600.00 | 582.02 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 42 | — | 1,091 | 52.00–77.50 | 60.63 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 23 | — | 1,014 | 80.00–95.00 | 83.92 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 21 | — | 866 | 100.00–112.00 | 104.50 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,490 | 55.00–66.50 | 59.09 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 933 | 50.00–75.00 | 64.59 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 661 | 82.50–100.00 | 86.50 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 930 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |