Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded 3.00-6.00 higher with spots 10.00 higher on some high dressing breakers and boners. Demand was very good on slaughter animals and moderate on breeding stock. The supply of slaughter animals was moderate with a light supply of replacement cattle. The USDA's cold storage report released Monday reported red meat in freezers is down 3 percent from last month and 12 percent lower than a year ago.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,605 | 85.92 | 1,379 | 29 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,432 | 67.82 | 971 | 93 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,157 | 65.07 | 753 | 115 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,027 | 52.61 | 540 | 111 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,052 | 1,090.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,150.00 | 11,467 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 1,006 | 850.00/cwt | 850.00–850.00 | 8,551 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 905 | 890.00/cwt | 700.00–1,000.00 | 8,055 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,050 | 1,475.00/cwt | 1,475.00–1,475.00 | 15,488 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,199 | 1,196.43/cwt | 1,150.00–1,225.00 | 14,345 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Large 1-2 | — | 1,560 | 1,150.00/cwt | 1,150.00–1,150.00 | 17,940 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,175 | 819.71/cwt | 800.00–825.00 | 9,632 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,001 | 907.02/cwt | 875.00–975.00 | 9,079 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,079 | 905.63/cwt | 825.00–1,000.00 | 9,772 | 18 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 965 | 569.14/cwt | 500.00–650.00 | 5,492 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 960 | 635.29/cwt | 600.00–675.00 | 6,099 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,220 | 907.34/cwt | 900.00–925.00 | 11,070 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,245 | 913.45/cwt | 825.00–950.00 | 11,372 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,239 | 1,107.47/cwt | 950.00–1,250.00 | 13,722 | 28 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,081 | 811.19/cwt | 650.00–950.00 | 8,769 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 805 | 440.94/cwt | 425.00–450.00 | 3,550 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 821 | 95.79/cwt | 77.50–108.00 | 786 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 867 | 68.26/cwt | 60.00–87.50 | 592 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2Fleshy | — | 1,467 | 69.09/cwt | 58.00–77.00 | 1,014 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 986 | 95.13/cwt | 89.00–114.00 | 938 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,449 | 77.18/cwt | 74.00–82.00 | 1,118 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,766 | 95.47/cwt | 89.00–104.00 | 1,686 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,600 | 85.25/cwt | 80.00–90.00 | 1,364 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,123 | 55.64/cwt | 52.00–58.00 | 625 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,156 | 71.75/cwt | 67.00–83.00 | 829 | 38 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,166 | 63.26/cwt | 58.00–68.00 | 738 | 62 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,323 | 57.51/cwt | 52.50–59.00 | 761 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,441 | 63.42/cwt | 58.00–68.00 | 914 | 42 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,435 | 72.95/cwt | 68.00–90.00 | 1,047 | 46 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,089 | 26.78/cwt | 20.00–30.00 | 292 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,130 | 83.14/cwt | 78.00–92.50 | 939 | 6 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,129 | 68.24/cwt | 53.00–75.00 | 770 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,122 | 62.17/cwt | 60.00–69.00 | 698 | 20 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 973 | 43.67/cwt | 35.00–49.00 | 425 | 21 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,010 | 54.55/cwt | 49.00–62.00 | 551 | 65 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls traded 3.00-6.00 higher with spots 10.00 higher on some high dressing breakers and boners. Demand was very good on slaughter animals and moderate on breeding stock. The supply of slaughter animals was moderate with a light supply of replacement cattle. The USDA's cold storage report released Monday reported red meat in freezers is down 3 percent from last month and 12 percent lower than a year ago.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,052 | 1,050.00–1,150.00 | 1,090.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,006 | 850.00 | 850.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 905 | 700.00–1,000.00 | 890.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 1,050 | 1,475.00 | 1,475.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,199 | 1,150.00–1,225.00 | 1,196.43 |
| Bred Cows — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,560 | 1,150.00 | 1,150.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,175 | 800.00–825.00 | 819.71 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,001 | 875.00–975.00 | 907.02 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 18 | — | 1,079 | 825.00–1,000.00 | 905.63 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 965 | 500.00–650.00 | 569.14 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 960 | 600.00–675.00 | 635.29 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,220 | 900.00–925.00 | 907.34 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,245 | 825.00–950.00 | 913.45 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 28 | — | 1,239 | 950.00–1,250.00 | 1,107.47 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,081 | 650.00–950.00 | 811.19 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 805 | 425.00–450.00 | 440.94 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 821 | 77.50–108.00 | 95.79 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 867 | 60.00–87.50 | 68.26 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2 · Fleshy$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,467 | 58.00–77.00 | 69.09 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 986 | 89.00–114.00 | 95.13 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,130 | 78.00–92.50 | 83.14 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 1,129 | 53.00–75.00 | 68.24 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,449 | 74.00–82.00 | 77.18 |
| 9 | — | 1,766 | 89.00–104.00 | 95.47 |
| 11 | — | 1,600 | 80.00–90.00 | 85.25 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,123 | 52.00–58.00 | 55.64 |
| 38 | — | 1,156 | 67.00–83.00 | 71.75 |
| 62 | — | 1,166 | 58.00–68.00 | 63.26 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,323 | 52.50–59.00 | 57.51 |
| 42 | — | 1,441 | 58.00–68.00 | 63.42 |
| 46 | — | 1,435 | 68.00–90.00 | 72.95 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 1,089 | 20.00–30.00 | 26.78 |
| 20 | — | 1,122 | 60.00–69.00 | 62.17 |
| 21 | — | 973 | 35.00–49.00 | 43.67 |
| 65 | — | 1,010 | 49.00–62.00 | 54.55 |