Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls sold 5.00-7.00 higher. Demand was very good on all classes of animals. The supply of slaughter animals was moderate while the supply of replacement cattle was heavy. Spring arriving in the Ozarks has helped with the demand for bred cows and pairs as producers look to rebuild herds that have been culled down for several years. With retail cuts continuing to climb, the demand for cheaper ground beef has resulted in slaughter prices being the highest they have been in years. The top slaughter cow brought 137.50/cwt. and the top slaughter bull 159.00/cwt.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,593 | 134.60 | 2,144 | 41 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,466 | 119.89 | 1,757 | 53 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,161 | 116.55 | 1,354 | 79 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 978 | 101.07 | 989 | 94 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,140 | $2,087 | 169 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,100 | $1,849 | 40 |
| Bred Cows | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 989 | $1,278 | 23 |
| Bred Heifers | All Stages (1-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 997 | $1,736 | 13 |
| Bulls | N/A | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,605 | $2,600 | 3thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,052 | $2,967 | 3thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,021 | $2,166 | 29 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 882 | 1,720.83/head | 1,150.00–2,350.00 | 1,721 | 12 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,100 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 980 | 2,600.00/head | 2,600.00–2,600.00 | 2,600 | 7 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,052 | 2,966.67/head | 2,900.00–3,000.00 | 2,967 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,292 | 2,141.67/head | 2,025.00–2,200.00 | 2,142 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,292 | 2,516.67/head | 2,400.00–2,650.00 | 2,517 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,382 | 124.46/cwt | 120.00–126.00 | 1,720 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,703 | 146.37/cwt | 140.00–159.00 | 2,493 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,628 | 134.55/cwt | 127.00–140.00 | 2,190 | 26 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,437 | 107.19/cwt | 105.00–109.00 | 1,540 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 859 | 66.25/cwt | 60.00–75.00 | 569 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,007 | 106.34/cwt | 99.00–110.00 | 1,071 | 36 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,605 | 2,599.77/head | 2,550.00–2,625.00 | 2,600 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,163 | 128.57/cwt | 114.00–137.00 | 1,495 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,197 | 2,431.07/head | 2,300.00–2,500.00 | 2,431 | 29 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,141 | 1,802.41/head | 1,775.00–1,900.00 | 1,802 | 22 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,223 | 2,048.80/head | 1,575.00–2,300.00 | 2,049 | 58 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,040 | 1,913.02/head | 1,575.00–2,200.00 | 1,913 | 71 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 899 | 130.13/cwt | 117.50–137.50 | 1,170 | 26 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1 | — | 1,205 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,172 | 1,252.84/head | 1,125.00–1,325.00 | 1,253 | 3 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,013 | 1,651.33/head | 1,275.00–2,100.00 | 1,651 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,102 | 146.08/cwt | 142.50–150.00 | 1,610 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,447 | 128.73/cwt | 125.00–137.50 | 1,863 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 873 | 106.22/cwt | 98.00–114.00 | 927 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 961 | 1,281.87/head | 950.00–1,550.00 | 1,282 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,049 | 1,905.97/head | 1,650.00–2,000.00 | 1,906 | 18 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 943 | 2,017.49/head | 1,275.00–2,300.00 | 2,017 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 782 | 163.60/cwt | 150.00–180.00 | 1,279 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 899 | 89.50/cwt | 77.00–99.00 | 805 | 25 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,054 | 116.20/cwt | 110.00–123.00 | 1,225 | 25 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,166 | 116.00/cwt | 106.00–122.00 | 1,353 | 55 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,160 | 125.50/cwt | 122.00–131.00 | 1,456 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,128 | 99.14/cwt | 92.00–101.00 | 1,118 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,476 | 119.30/cwt | 111.00–125.00 | 1,761 | 36 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls sold 5.00-7.00 higher. Demand was very good on all classes of animals. The supply of slaughter animals was moderate while the supply of replacement cattle was heavy. Spring arriving in the Ozarks has helped with the demand for bred cows and pairs as producers look to rebuild herds that have been culled down for several years. With retail cuts continuing to climb, the demand for cheaper ground beef has resulted in slaughter prices being the highest they have been in years. The top slaughter cow brought 137.50/cwt. and the top slaughter bull 159.00/cwt.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 882 | 1,150.00–2,350.00 | 1,720.83 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,100 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 980 | 2,600.00 | 2,600.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,052 | 2,900.00–3,000.00 | 2,966.67 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,292 | 2,025.00–2,200.00 | 2,141.67 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,292 | 2,400.00–2,650.00 | 2,516.67 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | N/A | 3 | — | 1,605 | 2,550.00–2,625.00 | 2,599.77 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,163 | 114.00–137.00 | 128.57 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,102 | 142.50–150.00 | 146.08 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 899 | 117.50–137.50 | 130.13 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 782 | 150.00–180.00 | 163.60 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 873 | 98.00–114.00 | 106.22 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 29 | — | 1,197 | 2,300.00–2,500.00 | 2,431.07 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 22 | — | 1,141 | 1,775.00–1,900.00 | 1,802.41 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 58 | — | 1,223 | 1,575.00–2,300.00 | 2,048.80 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 71 | — | 1,040 | 1,575.00–2,200.00 | 1,913.02 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 18 | — | 1,049 | 1,650.00–2,000.00 | 1,905.97 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,205 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,172 | 1,125.00–1,325.00 | 1,252.84 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 20 | — | 961 | 950.00–1,550.00 | 1,281.87 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 10 | — | 1,013 | 1,275.00–2,100.00 | 1,651.33 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 3 | — | 943 | 1,275.00–2,300.00 | 2,017.49 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,382 | 120.00–126.00 | 124.46 |
| 7 | — | 1,703 | 140.00–159.00 | 146.37 |
| 26 | — | 1,628 | 127.00–140.00 | 134.55 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,437 | 105.00–109.00 | 107.19 |
| 11 | — | 1,447 | 125.00–137.50 | 128.73 |
| 36 | — | 1,476 | 111.00–125.00 | 119.30 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 859 | 60.00–75.00 | 66.25 |
| 36 | — | 1,007 | 99.00–110.00 | 106.34 |
| 25 | — | 899 | 77.00–99.00 | 89.50 |
| 25 | — | 1,054 | 110.00–123.00 | 116.20 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 55 | — | 1,166 | 106.00–122.00 | 116.00 |
| 17 | — | 1,160 | 122.00–131.00 | 125.50 |
| 7 | — | 1,128 | 92.00–101.00 | 99.14 |