Compared to two weeks ago, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 2.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply of replacement animals and a heavy supply of slaughter cows. Producers took advantage of the sunshine and milder temperatures to bring cattle to town in advance of the expected Winter weather.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,660 | 79.87 | 1,326 | 66 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,411 | 54.45 | 768 | 171 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,201 | 52.92 | 635 | 177 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,007 | 41.27 | 415 | 306 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 680 | 933.33/cwt | 900.00–950.00 | 6,347 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,165 | 1,266.67/cwt | 1,200.00–1,300.00 | 14,757 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 975 | 850.00/cwt | 750.00–950.00 | 8,288 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 673 | 558.33/cwt | 500.00–600.00 | 3,758 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,568 | 70.40/cwt | 59.00–77.00 | 1,104 | 18 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,647 | 80.29/cwt | 75.00–86.00 | 1,322 | 35 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 856 | 19.92/cwt | 14.00–28.00 | 171 | 22 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,004 | 71.85/cwt | 66.00–80.00 | 721 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,302 | 995.31/cwt | 900.00–1,200.00 | 12,959 | 29 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 752 | 600.00/cwt | 600.00–600.00 | 4,512 | 13 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,204 | 58.88/cwt | 51.00–64.00 | 709 | 16 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,238 | 791.97/cwt | 650.00–875.00 | 9,805 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,822 | 91.87/cwt | 87.00–98.00 | 1,674 | 13 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,083 | 52.34/cwt | 47.00–58.00 | 567 | 64 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 954 | 33.62/cwt | 28.00–40.00 | 321 | 83 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,192 | 45.18/cwt | 42.50–47.50 | 539 | 19 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 950 | 55.56/cwt | 45.00–68.00 | 528 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,036 | 857.59/cwt | 650.00–950.00 | 8,885 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,367 | 974.91/cwt | 875.00–1,150.00 | 13,327 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 749 | 336.77/cwt | 250.00–400.00 | 2,522 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 912 | 400.00/cwt | 400.00–400.00 | 3,648 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,193 | 52.78/cwt | 47.00–57.00 | 630 | 128 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,414 | 54.83/cwt | 52.00–58.00 | 775 | 110 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,238 | 58.40/cwt | 57.00–65.00 | 723 | 30 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,215 | 761.21/cwt | 700.00–800.00 | 9,249 | 4 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 812 | 710.12/cwt | 700.00–775.00 | 5,766 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,000 | 93.77/cwt | 84.00–103.00 | 938 | 19 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,454 | 60.88/cwt | 58.00–65.00 | 885 | 21 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,381 | 50.02/cwt | 42.00–53.00 | 691 | 40 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,027 | 44.17/cwt | 39.00–48.00 | 454 | 137 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 895 | 522.67/cwt | 425.00–625.00 | 4,678 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 919 | 79.44/cwt | 70.00–95.00 | 730 | 8 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 1,002 | 645.51/cwt | 400.00–750.00 | 6,468 | 27 |
Compared to two weeks ago, slaughter cows and bulls traded steady to 2.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply of replacement animals and a heavy supply of slaughter cows. Producers took advantage of the sunshine and milder temperatures to bring cattle to town in advance of the expected Winter weather.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 680 | 900.00–950.00 | 933.33 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,165 | 1,200.00–1,300.00 | 1,266.67 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 975 | 750.00–950.00 | 850.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 673 | 500.00–600.00 | 558.33 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,004 | 66.00–80.00 | 71.85 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 19 | — | 1,000 | 84.00–103.00 | 93.77 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 1,204 | 51.00–64.00 | 58.88 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 950 | 45.00–68.00 | 55.56 |
| Stock Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 912 | 400.00 | 400.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 8 | — | 919 | 70.00–95.00 | 79.44 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,302 | 900.00–1,200.00 | 995.31 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,367 | 875.00–1,150.00 | 974.91 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 15 | — | 1,238 | 650.00–875.00 | 791.97 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,215 | 700.00–800.00 | 761.21 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 8 | — | 1,036 | 650.00–950.00 | 857.59 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 9 | — | 749 | 250.00–400.00 | 336.77 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 7 | — | 895 | 425.00–625.00 | 522.67 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 27 | — | 1,002 | 400.00–750.00 | 645.51 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 13 | — | 752 | 600.00 | 600.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 15 | — | 812 | 700.00–775.00 | 710.12 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,568 | 59.00–77.00 | 70.40 |
| 35 | — | 1,647 | 75.00–86.00 | 80.29 |
| 13 | — | 1,822 | 87.00–98.00 | 91.87 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 856 | 14.00–28.00 | 19.92 |
| 64 | — | 1,083 | 47.00–58.00 | 52.34 |
| 83 | — | 954 | 28.00–40.00 | 33.62 |
| 137 | — | 1,027 | 39.00–48.00 | 44.17 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,192 | 42.50–47.50 | 45.18 |
| 128 | — | 1,193 | 47.00–57.00 | 52.78 |
| 30 | — | 1,238 | 57.00–65.00 | 58.40 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 110 | — | 1,414 | 52.00–58.00 | 54.83 |
| 21 | — | 1,454 | 58.00–65.00 | 60.88 |
| 40 | — | 1,381 | 42.00–53.00 | 50.02 |