Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Demand was good to very good on a light supply. Replacement cattle continue to be in very good demand as producers look to replace culled cows. The top bred cows brought 2575.00/head and top pairs brought 3025.00/pair. One stick-out draft of 5 bred heifers brought 2150.00/head. Rains from hurricane Beryl have improved pasture conditions and have producers optimistic of a good second harvest of hay.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,721 | 174.26 | 2,998 | 46 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,415 | 143.54 | 2,030 | 69 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,177 | 140.91 | 1,658 | 79 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 962 | 120.53 | 1,159 | 107 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,193 | $2,114 | 76 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,251 | $1,704 | 12 |
| Bred Cows | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,021 | $1,397 | 46 |
| Bred Heifers | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 950 | $2,150 | 11 |
| Bred Heifers | All Stages (1-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 881 | $1,680 | 4thin |
| Bulls | N/A | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,375 | $3,574 | 2thin |
| Bulls | N/A | (<2 yrs) | 1,343 | $2,608 | 4thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,183 | $2,842 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 959 | $2,038 | 14 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 1,038 | 1,866.67/head | 1,800.00–2,000.00 | 1,867 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 954 | 2,335.00/head | 2,250.00–2,575.00 | 2,335 | 5 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,443 | 153.14/cwt | 149.00–160.00 | 2,210 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,409 | 142.72/cwt | 135.00–149.00 | 2,011 | 43 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,179 | 139.74/cwt | 134.00–145.00 | 1,648 | 39 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,183 | 151.17/cwt | 146.00–162.50 | 1,788 | 24 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,162 | 128.35/cwt | 120.00–132.00 | 1,491 | 16 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,004 | 127.61/cwt | 122.00–136.00 | 1,281 | 45 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 973 | 180.95/cwt | 172.50–190.00 | 1,761 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 778 | 181.70/cwt | 180.00–182.50 | 1,414 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,048 | 2,021.35/head | 1,775.00–2,250.00 | 2,021 | 15 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 932 | 145.41/cwt | 129.00–167.50 | 1,355 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 990 | 1,509.08/head | 1,050.00–1,700.00 | 1,509 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,393 | 131.70/cwt | 130.00–134.00 | 1,835 | 10 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 950 | 2,150.00/head | 2,150.00–2,150.00 | 2,150 | 11 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,343 | 2,607.96/head | 2,250.00–2,800.00 | 2,608 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,251 | 1,703.96/head | 1,700.00–1,750.00 | 1,704 | 12 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 881 | 1,679.79/head | 1,450.00–1,750.00 | 1,680 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,135 | 1,567.27/head | 1,450.00–1,750.00 | 1,567 | 14 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,375 | 3,573.64/head | 3,500.00–3,650.00 | 3,574 | 2 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 838 | 925.00/head | 925.00–925.00 | 925 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2 | — | 978 | 1,184.93/head | 1,050.00–1,300.00 | 1,185 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,243 | 2,056.08/head | 1,850.00–2,250.00 | 2,056 | 50 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,211 | 143.63/cwt | 123.00–169.00 | 1,739 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,165 | 2,502.69/head | 2,450.00–2,575.00 | 2,503 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 788 | 89.70/cwt | 77.00–98.00 | 707 | 11 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 951 | 113.66/cwt | 101.00–120.00 | 1,081 | 38 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 993 | 142.19/cwt | 139.00–148.00 | 1,412 | 13 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,917 | 189.37/cwt | 183.00–201.00 | 3,630 | 11 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,685 | 171.99/cwt | 162.00–180.00 | 2,898 | 29 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,533 | 157.53/cwt | 152.50–160.00 | 2,415 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 700 | 1,366.67/head | 1,350.00–1,400.00 | 1,367 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,183 | 2,841.67/head | 2,750.00–3,025.00 | 2,842 | 6 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,148 | 2,383.33/head | 2,350.00–2,400.00 | 2,383 | 3 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Demand was good to very good on a light supply. Replacement cattle continue to be in very good demand as producers look to replace culled cows. The top bred cows brought 2575.00/head and top pairs brought 3025.00/pair. One stick-out draft of 5 bred heifers brought 2150.00/head. Rains from hurricane Beryl have improved pasture conditions and have producers optimistic of a good second harvest of hay.
| 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 | 3 | — | 1,038 | 1,800.00–2,000.00 | 1,866.67 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 954 | 2,250.00–2,575.00 | 2,335.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Small and Medium 2-3$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 700 | 1,350.00–1,400.00 | 1,366.67 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | — | 1,183 | 2,750.00–3,025.00 | 2,841.67 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,148 | 2,350.00–2,400.00 | 2,383.33 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 973 | 172.50–190.00 | 180.95 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,211 | 123.00–169.00 | 143.63 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 778 | 180.00–182.50 | 181.70 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 13 | — | 932 | 129.00–167.50 | 145.41 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 15 | — | 1,048 | 1,775.00–2,250.00 | 2,021.35 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 16 | — | 990 | 1,050.00–1,700.00 | 1,509.08 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 12 | — | 1,251 | 1,700.00–1,750.00 | 1,703.96 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 50 | — | 1,243 | 1,850.00–2,250.00 | 2,056.08 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,135 | 1,450.00–1,750.00 | 1,567.27 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 3 | — | 838 | 925.00 | 925.00 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 13 | — | 978 | 1,050.00–1,300.00 | 1,184.93 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 11 | — | 1,165 | 2,450.00–2,575.00 | 2,502.69 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 11 | — | 950 | 2,150.00 | 2,150.00 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 4 | — | 881 | 1,450.00–1,750.00 | 1,679.79 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | N/A | 4 | — | 1,343 | 2,250.00–2,800.00 | 2,607.96 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | N/A | 2 | — | 1,375 | 3,500.00–3,650.00 | 3,573.64 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 1,443 | 149.00–160.00 | 153.14 |
| 43 | — | 1,409 | 135.00–149.00 | 142.72 |
| 10 | — | 1,393 | 130.00–134.00 | 131.70 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 39 | — | 1,179 | 134.00–145.00 | 139.74 |
| 24 | — | 1,183 | 146.00–162.50 | 151.17 |
| 16 | — | 1,162 | 120.00–132.00 | 128.35 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 45 | — | 1,004 | 122.00–136.00 | 127.61 |
| 11 | — | 788 | 77.00–98.00 | 89.70 |
| 38 | — | 951 | 101.00–120.00 | 113.66 |
| 13 | — | 993 | 139.00–148.00 | 142.19 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,917 | 183.00–201.00 | 189.37 |
| 29 | — | 1,685 | 162.00–180.00 | 171.99 |
| 6 | — | 1,533 | 152.50–160.00 | 157.53 |