Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Demand was moderate on a light supply. The top slaughter bull sold for 212.00/cwt. and the top slaughter cow sold for 174.00/cwt. Replacement cattle outnumbered slaughter animals with the top pair selling for 4000.00/pair and the top bred cows selling for 3450.00. A cool front moved across the area this week bringing lower temperatures and some scattered showers. Pastures have continued to green up with some growth, however more rainfall is need to replenish water supplies in ponds and streams. Boxed Beef prices are showing some positive gains this week following several weeks of trending lower.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,562 | 181.23 | 2,830 | 25 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,438 | 157.51 | 2,265 | 30 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,165 | 157.31 | 1,833 | 52 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Average | 965 | 130.28 | 1,258 | 150 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,194 | $2,891 | 55 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,132 | $2,307 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,038 | $1,799 | 30 |
| Bred Cows | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 967 | $1,444 | 11 |
| Bred Heifers | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 981 | $2,655 | 8 |
| Bred Heifers | All Stages (1-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 823 | $2,171 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,085 | $3,400 | 3thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,094 | $3,027 | 11 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,020 | 3,200.00/head | 3,200.00–3,200.00 | 3,200 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,085 | 3,400.00/head | 3,400.00–3,400.00 | 3,400 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 968 | 2,425.00/head | 2,100.00–2,650.00 | 2,425 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,200 | 4,000.00/head | 4,000.00–4,000.00 | 4,000 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,263 | 2,600.00/head | 2,500.00–2,700.00 | 2,600 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,601 | 186.74/cwt | 175.00–196.00 | 2,990 | 12 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,655 | 206.94/cwt | 201.00–212.00 | 3,425 | 4 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,468 | 162.46/cwt | 150.00–169.00 | 2,385 | 9 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,015 | 136.58/cwt | 127.00–146.00 | 1,386 | 70 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 904 | 152.91/cwt | 149.00–164.00 | 1,382 | 23 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 859 | 93.16/cwt | 81.00–101.00 | 800 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,233 | 2,934.90/head | 2,300.00–3,450.00 | 2,935 | 42 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,268 | 201.12/cwt | 187.50–232.50 | 2,550 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,188 | 2,324.21/head | 2,250.00–2,400.00 | 2,324 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Small and Medium 2-3 | — | 829 | 1,010.56/head | 550.00–1,550.00 | 1,011 | 7 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 981 | 2,654.78/head | 2,500.00–2,900.00 | 2,655 | 8 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 945 | 197.20/cwt | 172.50–212.50 | 1,864 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,068 | 2,749.09/head | 2,375.00–3,350.00 | 2,749 | 13 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,049 | 2,281.70/head | 2,250.00–2,325.00 | 2,282 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,238 | 166.32/cwt | 158.00–171.00 | 2,059 | 3 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,242 | 2,160.78/head | 2,100.00–2,300.00 | 2,161 | 6 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 950 | 119.40/cwt | 107.00–126.00 | 1,134 | 44 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 987 | 154.68/cwt | 127.00–168.00 | 1,527 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 1,052 | 1,996.53/head | 1,600.00–2,300.00 | 1,997 | 17 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 967 | 1,443.80/head | 1,200.00–1,750.00 | 1,444 | 11 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 823 | 2,171.08/head | 2,100.00–2,400.00 | 2,171 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 891 | 274.37/cwt | 240.00–300.00 | 2,445 | 11 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,206 | 168.58/cwt | 166.00–170.00 | 2,033 | 8 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,142 | 144.08/cwt | 136.00–149.00 | 1,645 | 10 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,426 | 159.20/cwt | 154.00–165.00 | 2,270 | 19 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,162 | 158.55/cwt | 152.00–165.00 | 1,842 | 34 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,453 | 170.78/cwt | 167.00–174.00 | 2,481 | 4 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,463 | 145.36/cwt | 130.00–151.00 | 2,127 | 7 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows and bulls were steady. Demand was moderate on a light supply. The top slaughter bull sold for 212.00/cwt. and the top slaughter cow sold for 174.00/cwt. Replacement cattle outnumbered slaughter animals with the top pair selling for 4000.00/pair and the top bred cows selling for 3450.00. A cool front moved across the area this week bringing lower temperatures and some scattered showers. Pastures have continued to green up with some growth, however more rainfall is need to replenish water supplies in ponds and streams. Boxed Beef prices are showing some positive gains this week following several weeks of trending lower.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,020 | 3,200.00 | 3,200.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | — | 1,085 | 3,400.00 | 3,400.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 968 | 2,100.00–2,650.00 | 2,425.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,200 | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,263 | 2,500.00–2,700.00 | 2,600.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 42 | — | 1,233 | 2,300.00–3,450.00 | 2,934.90 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 6 | — | 1,188 | 2,250.00–2,400.00 | 2,324.21 |
| Bred Cows — Small and Medium 2-3$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 7 | — | 829 | 550.00–1,550.00 | 1,010.56 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 13 | — | 1,068 | 2,375.00–3,350.00 | 2,749.09 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 4 | — | 1,049 | 2,250.00–2,325.00 | 2,281.70 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,242 | 2,100.00–2,300.00 | 2,160.78 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 17 | — | 1,052 | 1,600.00–2,300.00 | 1,996.53 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 11 | — | 967 | 1,200.00–1,750.00 | 1,443.80 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,268 | 187.50–232.50 | 201.12 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 945 | 172.50–212.50 | 197.20 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 11 | — | 891 | 240.00–300.00 | 274.37 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,238 | 158.00–171.00 | 166.32 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 9 | — | 987 | 127.00–168.00 | 154.68 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 8 | — | 981 | 2,500.00–2,900.00 | 2,654.78 |
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 5 | — | 823 | 2,100.00–2,400.00 | 2,171.08 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 12 | — | 1,601 | 175.00–196.00 | 186.74 |
| 4 | — | 1,655 | 201.00–212.00 | 206.94 |
| 9 | — | 1,468 | 150.00–169.00 | 162.46 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 70 | — | 1,015 | 127.00–146.00 | 136.58 |
| 23 | — | 904 | 149.00–164.00 | 152.91 |
| 13 | — | 859 | 81.00–101.00 | 93.16 |
| 44 | — | 950 | 107.00–126.00 | 119.40 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,206 | 166.00–170.00 | 168.58 |
| 10 | — | 1,142 | 136.00–149.00 | 144.08 |
| 34 | — | 1,162 | 152.00–165.00 | 158.55 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,426 | 154.00–165.00 | 159.20 |
| 4 | — | 1,453 | 167.00–174.00 | 170.78 |
| 7 | — | 1,463 | 130.00–151.00 | 145.36 |