Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded steady to 2.00 higher and slaughter bulls traded steady to 3.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. One outstanding slaughter cow sold for 105.00/cwt. and a pair of outstanding slaughter bulls sold for over 130.00/cwt. The Acorn Belt is experiencing surplus moisture as additional rains fell across the area however, 67 percent of the country is in some level of drought. Last time the drought percentage was near this level was in 2012. Drought conditions have contributed to an 18 percent increase in beef cow slaughter nationwide with several effected herds selling through the Ozarks Regional Stockyard.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,564 | 105.11 | 1,643 | 64 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,413 | 84.03 | 1,187 | 91 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,200 | 81.75 | 981 | 104 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,001 | 66.84 | 669 | 194 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,628 | 1,891.30/cwt | 1,575.00–2,050.00 | 30,790 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,040 | 1,000.00/cwt | 1,000.00–1,000.00 | 10,400 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 878 | 614.52/cwt | 475.00–750.00 | 5,395 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,265 | 1,600.00/cwt | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 20,240 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 887 | 790.00/cwt | 750.00–800.00 | 7,007 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,168 | 1,175.12/cwt | 1,075.00–1,200.00 | 13,725 | 13 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 2 | — | 845 | 736.49/cwt | 700.00–800.00 | 6,223 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 846 | 63.12/cwt | 58.00–69.00 | 534 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 808 | 84.70/cwt | 73.00–112.50 | 684 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,024 | 94.10/cwt | 75.00–115.00 | 964 | 35 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 847 | 64.25/cwt | 60.00–66.00 | 544 | 7 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 773 | 292.99/cwt | 235.00–400.00 | 2,265 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,111 | 902.51/cwt | 700.00–1,025.00 | 10,027 | 25 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 898 | 795.68/cwt | 500.00–925.00 | 7,145 | 33 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,260 | 1,050.00/cwt | 1,050.00–1,050.00 | 13,230 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,055 | 1,010.66/cwt | 975.00–1,100.00 | 10,662 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 941 | 121.33/cwt | 108.00–133.00 | 1,142 | 15 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 971 | 1,010.19/cwt | 800.00–1,200.00 | 9,809 | 27 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,128 | 1,226.56/cwt | 1,125.00–1,250.00 | 13,836 | 16 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,130 | 1,500.00/cwt | 1,500.00–1,500.00 | 16,950 | 25 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 710 | 675.00/cwt | 675.00–675.00 | 4,793 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,158 | 1,400.00/cwt | 1,400.00–1,400.00 | 16,212 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 778 | 108.43/cwt | 100.00–122.50 | 844 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,831 | 120.20/cwt | 114.00–135.00 | 2,201 | 17 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,511 | 90.12/cwt | 81.00–98.00 | 1,362 | 16 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,444 | 104.57/cwt | 98.00–112.00 | 1,510 | 31 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Non-Traditional | — | 1,435 | 105.00/cwt | 105.00–105.00 | 1,507 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,213 | 82.12/cwt | 75.00–85.00 | 996 | 67 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 930 | 56.81/cwt | 50.00–62.00 | 528 | 34 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,020 | 69.90/cwt | 61.00–77.00 | 713 | 105 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,110 | 79.74/cwt | 77.00–84.00 | 885 | 37 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,142 | 72.77/cwt | 62.00–76.00 | 831 | 16 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,205 | 87.43/cwt | 85.00–93.00 | 1,054 | 21 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,409 | 88.43/cwt | 86.00–92.00 | 1,246 | 18 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,386 | 71.83/cwt | 62.00–75.00 | 996 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,416 | 83.80/cwt | 78.00–86.00 | 1,187 | 65 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 800 | 41.44/cwt | 28.00–49.00 | 332 | 18 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows traded steady to 2.00 higher and slaughter bulls traded steady to 3.00 higher. Demand was good on a moderate supply. One outstanding slaughter cow sold for 105.00/cwt. and a pair of outstanding slaughter bulls sold for over 130.00/cwt. The Acorn Belt is experiencing surplus moisture as additional rains fell across the area however, 67 percent of the country is in some level of drought. Last time the drought percentage was near this level was in 2012. Drought conditions have contributed to an 18 percent increase in beef cow slaughter nationwide with several effected herds selling through the Ozarks Regional Stockyard.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | N/A | 3 | — | 1,628 | 1,575.00–2,050.00 | 1,891.30 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,040 | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 16 | — | 1,128 | 1,125.00–1,250.00 | 1,226.56 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 2 | — | 1,265 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 25 | — | 1,130 | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,158 | 1,400.00 | 1,400.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 887 | 750.00–800.00 | 790.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 27 | — | 971 | 800.00–1,200.00 | 1,010.19 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 710 | 675.00 | 675.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 5 | — | 878 | 475.00–750.00 | 614.52 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 33 | — | 898 | 500.00–925.00 | 795.68 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 13 | — | 1,168 | 1,075.00–1,200.00 | 1,175.12 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,260 | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 3 | — | 773 | 235.00–400.00 | 292.99 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 25 | — | 1,111 | 700.00–1,025.00 | 902.51 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 4 | — | 1,055 | 975.00–1,100.00 | 1,010.66 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 3 | — | 845 | 700.00–800.00 | 736.49 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 846 | 58.00–69.00 | 63.12 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 808 | 73.00–112.50 | 84.70 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 778 | 100.00–122.50 | 108.43 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 35 | — | 1,024 | 75.00–115.00 | 94.10 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 15 | — | 941 | 108.00–133.00 | 121.33 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 847 | 60.00–66.00 | 64.25 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 17 | — | 1,831 | 114.00–135.00 | 120.20 |
| 16 | — | 1,511 | 81.00–98.00 | 90.12 |
| 31 | — | 1,444 | 98.00–112.00 | 104.57 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Non-Traditional$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,435 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 67 | — | 1,213 | 75.00–85.00 | 82.12 |
| 16 | — | 1,142 | 62.00–76.00 | 72.77 |
| 21 | — | 1,205 | 85.00–93.00 | 87.43 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 34 | — | 930 | 50.00–62.00 | 56.81 |
| 105 | — | 1,020 | 61.00–77.00 | 69.90 |
| 37 | — | 1,110 | 77.00–84.00 | 79.74 |
| 18 | — | 800 | 28.00–49.00 | 41.44 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 1,409 | 86.00–92.00 | 88.43 |
| 7 | — | 1,386 | 62.00–75.00 | 71.83 |
| 65 | — | 1,416 | 78.00–86.00 | 83.80 |