Compared to last week, slaughter cows were 2.00-4.00 higher and slaughter bulls were steady. Demand was good on a light supply. The market was very active with several buyers ringside and a light offering of high quality replacements. The top slaughter bull sold for 215.00/cwt. and the top slaughter cow sold for 189.00/cwt. On the replacement side, the top pairs sold for 4650.00/pair and the top bred cow sold for 4250.00/head. Spring flowers are starting to bloom in the Ozarks with the mild weather and 70 degree days, however things can change quickly in February and March.
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,574 | 194.79 | 3,066 | 31 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | High | 1,491 | 167.48 | 2,497 | 35 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | High | 1,174 | 165.23 | 1,939 | 36 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 999 | 135.86 | 1,358 | 74 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,215 | $3,148 | 57 |
| Bred Cows | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,224 | $2,764 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 1,100 | $2,500 | 3thin |
| Bred Cows | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,097 | $2,283 | 23 |
| Bred Cows | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Aged (>8 yrs) | 990 | $1,742 | 5 |
| Bred Heifers | All Stages (1-9 mo) | Young (2-4 yrs) | 935 | $2,421 | 5 |
| Bred Heifers | All Stages (1-9 mo) | (<2 yrs) | 841 | $1,975 | 8 |
| Bulls | N/A | Young (2-4 yrs) | 1,668 | $3,953 | 2thin |
| Bulls | N/A | (<2 yrs) | 1,203 | $2,880 | 2thin |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Open | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,151 | $3,779 | 31 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,668 | 3,952.55/head | 3,750.00–4,100.00 | 3,953 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,203 | 2,880.15/head | 2,650.00–3,100.00 | 2,880 | 2 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 970 | 3,387.50/head | 3,350.00–3,400.00 | 3,388 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,272 | 4,428.57/head | 3,700.00–4,650.00 | 4,429 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 1,008 | 2,154.74/head | 1,700.00–2,550.00 | 2,155 | 14 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,067 | 2,784.02/head | 2,400.00–3,100.00 | 2,784 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 808 | 294.67/cwt | 257.50–325.00 | 2,381 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,123 | 260.00/cwt | 260.00–260.00 | 2,920 | 3 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 854 | 2,100.00/head | 2,100.00–2,100.00 | 2,100 | 6 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 2 | — | 800 | 1,600.00/head | 1,600.00–1,600.00 | 1,600 | 2 |
| Bred Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 935 | 2,420.86/head | 2,400.00–2,500.00 | 2,421 | 5 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,262 | 176.92/cwt | 169.00–195.00 | 2,233 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 2 | — | 953 | 160.99/cwt | 152.50–170.00 | 1,534 | 3 |
| Stock Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 911 | 200.32/cwt | 180.00–225.00 | 1,825 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 2 | — | 990 | 1,742.01/head | 1,400.00–2,150.00 | 1,742 | 5 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,086 | 2,915.37/head | 2,550.00–3,550.00 | 2,915 | 20 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,281 | 3,245.92/head | 2,600.00–3,650.00 | 3,246 | 36 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,236 | 2,483.18/head | 2,400.00–2,500.00 | 2,483 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 1,276 | 2,757.91/head | 2,450.00–3,100.00 | 2,758 | 15 |
| Bred Cows | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,100 | 2,500.00/head | 2,500.00–2,500.00 | 2,500 | 3 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium and Large 2 | — | 1,229 | 3,200.00/head | 3,200.00–3,200.00 | 3,200 | 5 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 1-2 | — | 1,125 | 3,700.00/head | 3,700.00–3,700.00 | 3,700 | 4 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs | Medium 2 | — | 836 | 2,700.00/head | 2,300.00–3,000.00 | 2,700 | 4 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,415 | 4,250.00/head | 4,250.00–4,250.00 | 4,250 | 1 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,140 | 228.46/cwt | 220.00–233.00 | 2,604 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,640 | 188.84/cwt | 180.00–197.00 | 3,097 | 15 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,678 | 204.70/cwt | 199.00–215.00 | 3,435 | 9 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,418 | 169.53/cwt | 157.00–176.00 | 2,404 | 4 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,010 | 103.89/cwt | 103.00–105.00 | 1,049 | 2 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,488 | 176.68/cwt | 174.00–189.00 | 2,629 | 14 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 938 | 124.31/cwt | 115.00–132.50 | 1,166 | 29 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,052 | 141.71/cwt | 133.00–154.00 | 1,491 | 36 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,183 | 178.16/cwt | 172.00–187.00 | 2,108 | 8 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 979 | 162.80/cwt | 157.00–170.00 | 1,594 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,263 | 151.67/cwt | 147.00–155.00 | 1,916 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,146 | 164.23/cwt | 158.00–170.00 | 1,882 | 22 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,489 | 152.85/cwt | 140.00–158.00 | 2,276 | 7 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,495 | 165.60/cwt | 160.00–169.00 | 2,476 | 14 |
Compared to last week, slaughter cows were 2.00-4.00 higher and slaughter bulls were steady. Demand was good on a light supply. The market was very active with several buyers ringside and a light offering of high quality replacements. The top slaughter bull sold for 215.00/cwt. and the top slaughter cow sold for 189.00/cwt. On the replacement side, the top pairs sold for 4650.00/pair and the top bred cow sold for 4250.00/head. Spring flowers are starting to bloom in the Ozarks with the mild weather and 70 degree days, however things can change quickly in February and March.
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | N/A | 2 | — | 1,668 | 3,750.00–4,100.00 | 3,952.55 |
| (<2 yrs) | N/A | 2 | — | 1,203 | 2,650.00–3,100.00 | 2,880.15 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 970 | 3,350.00–3,400.00 | 3,387.50 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 836 | 2,300.00–3,000.00 | 2,700.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 1,272 | 3,700.00–4,650.00 | 4,428.57 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium and Large 2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,229 | 3,200.00 | 3,200.00 |
| Cow-Calf Pairs — Medium 1-2$ per head · estimate wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,125 | 3,700.00 | 3,700.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 14 | — | 1,008 | 1,700.00–2,550.00 | 2,154.74 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 5 | — | 990 | 1,400.00–2,150.00 | 1,742.01 |
| Bred Cows — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 5 | — | 1,067 | 2,400.00–3,100.00 | 2,784.02 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 20 | — | 1,086 | 2,550.00–3,550.00 | 2,915.37 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 3 | — | 1,100 | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 36 | — | 1,281 | 2,600.00–3,650.00 | 3,245.92 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 15 | — | 1,276 | 2,450.00–3,100.00 | 2,757.91 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,236 | 2,400.00–2,500.00 | 2,483.18 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 2nd/3rd Stage (4-9 mo) | 1 | — | 1,415 | 4,250.00 | 4,250.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 14 | — | 808 | 257.50–325.00 | 294.67 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 911 | 180.00–225.00 | 200.32 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 1,123 | 260.00 | 260.00 |
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 10 | — | 1,262 | 169.00–195.00 | 176.92 |
| Stock Cows — Medium 2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 3 | — | 953 | 152.50–170.00 | 160.99 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 6 | — | 854 | 2,100.00 | 2,100.00 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 5 | — | 935 | 2,400.00–2,500.00 | 2,420.86 |
| Bred Heifers — Medium 2$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | All Stages (1-9 mo) | 2 | — | 800 | 1,600.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,140 | 220.00–233.00 | 228.46 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 1,640 | 180.00–197.00 | 188.84 |
| 9 | — | 1,678 | 199.00–215.00 | 204.70 |
| 4 | — | 1,418 | 157.00–176.00 | 169.53 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,010 | 103.00–105.00 | 103.89 |
| 29 | — | 938 | 115.00–132.50 | 124.31 |
| 36 | — | 1,052 | 133.00–154.00 | 141.71 |
| 7 | — | 979 | 157.00–170.00 | 162.80 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 14 | — | 1,488 | 174.00–189.00 | 176.68 |
| 7 | — | 1,489 | 140.00–158.00 | 152.85 |
| 14 | — | 1,495 | 160.00–169.00 | 165.60 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 8 | — | 1,183 | 172.00–187.00 | 178.16 |
| 6 | — | 1,263 | 147.00–155.00 | 151.67 |
| 22 | — | 1,146 | 158.00–170.00 | 164.23 |