Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply of slaughter animals and bred cows and a light supply of pairs. As we enter grilling season the demand for ground beef has increased and as a result, prices for slaughter animals have set new records. The top slaughter bull sold for 193.00/cwt. and the top slaughter cow brought 157.00/cwt. Soil moisture has been improving weekly with more rain expected this week. Hay season is quickly approaching with farmers waiting for a few dry days to begin harvest.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Low | 1,603 | 163.51 | 2,620 | 45 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,424 | 134.37 | 1,914 | 94 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,208 | 130.85 | 1,581 | 126 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | High | 913 | 112.84 | 1,030 | 137 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,186 | $1,901 | 57 |
| Bred Cows | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,023 | $1,381 | 14 |
| Bred Heifers | All Stages (1-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 979 | $1,616 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 974 | $2,006 | 12 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 929 | 1,775.00/head | 1,550.00–2,000.00 | 1,775 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,003 | 2,700.00/head | 2,600.00–2,800.00 | 2,700 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,288 | 2,633.33/head | 2,400.00–2,750.00 | 2,633 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 700 | 1,225.00/head | 1,225.00–1,225.00 | 1,225 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,418 | 144.40/cwt | 123.00–152.00 | 2,048 | 8 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,545 | 162.67/cwt | 154.00–172.00 | 2,513 | 28 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,946 | 183.10/cwt | 176.00–193.00 | 3,563 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 996 | 132.03/cwt | 128.00–138.00 | 1,315 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 895 | 74.53/cwt | 62.00–82.00 | 667 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,227 | 128.16/cwt | 123.00–135.00 | 1,573 | 74 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 979 | 1,615.51/head | 1,575.00–1,750.00 | 1,616 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,127 | 1,400.00/head | 1,400.00–1,400.00 | 1,400 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,233 | 1,918.99/head | 1,650.00–2,250.00 | 1,919 | 44 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,086 | 181.23/cwt | 157.50–197.50 | 1,968 | 12 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 812 | 99.24/cwt | 86.00–110.00 | 806 | 43 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 995 | 1,375.22/head | 1,175.00–1,525.00 | 1,375 | 11 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,028 | 1,840.80/head | 1,600.00–2,050.00 | 1,841 | 13 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 867 | 182.06/cwt | 157.50–198.00 | 1,578 | 11 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 933 | 140.37/cwt | 119.00–157.50 | 1,310 | 26 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,185 | 140.69/cwt | 125.00–156.00 | 1,667 | 12 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,525 | 114.38/cwt | 110.00–119.00 | 1,744 | 10 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,159 | 118.89/cwt | 115.00–120.00 | 1,378 | 15 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,190 | 141.09/cwt | 136.00–151.00 | 1,679 | 37 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,418 | 133.24/cwt | 128.00–136.00 | 1,889 | 54 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,402 | 143.06/cwt | 137.00–157.00 | 2,006 | 30 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 955 | 119.36/cwt | 115.00–128.00 | 1,140 | 69 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand was very good on a moderate supply of slaughter animals and bred cows and a light supply of pairs. As we enter grilling season the demand for ground beef has increased and as a result, prices for slaughter animals have set new records. The top slaughter bull sold for 193.00/cwt. and the top slaughter cow brought 157.00/cwt. Soil moisture has been improving weekly with more rain expected this week. Hay season is quickly approaching with farmers waiting for a few dry days to begin harvest.
| 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 | 4 | — | 929 | 1,550.00–2,000.00 | 1,775.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,003 | 2,600.00–2,800.00 | 2,700.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,288 | 2,400.00–2,750.00 | 2,633.33 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Small and Medium 2-3$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 700 | 1,225.00 | 1,225.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 6 | — | 979 | 1,575.00–1,750.00 | 1,615.51 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,127 | 1,400.00 | 1,400.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 44 | — | 1,233 | 1,650.00–2,250.00 | 1,918.99 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 11 | — | 995 | 1,175.00–1,525.00 | 1,375.22 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 13 | — | 1,028 | 1,600.00–2,050.00 | 1,840.80 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,086 | 157.50–197.50 | 181.23 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,185 | 125.00–156.00 | 140.69 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 867 | 157.50–198.00 | 182.06 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 26 | — | 933 | 119.00–157.50 | 140.37 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,418 | 123.00–152.00 | 144.40 |
| 28 | — | 1,545 | 154.00–172.00 | 162.67 |
| 9 | — | 1,946 | 176.00–193.00 | 183.10 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 996 | 128.00–138.00 | 132.03 |
| 6 | — | 895 | 62.00–82.00 | 74.53 |
| 43 | — | 812 | 86.00–110.00 | 99.24 |
| 69 | — | 955 | 115.00–128.00 | 119.36 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 74 | — | 1,227 | 123.00–135.00 | 128.16 |
| 15 | — | 1,159 | 115.00–120.00 | 118.89 |
| 37 | — | 1,190 | 136.00–151.00 | 141.09 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,525 | 110.00–119.00 | 114.38 |
| 54 | — | 1,418 | 128.00–136.00 | 133.24 |
| 30 | — | 1,402 | 137.00–157.00 | 143.06 |