Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were too lightly tested last sale to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. CME positions continue to see positive movement this week giving buyers continued confidence in the market. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Quality was better in places compared to last week. Demand was moderate to good. Market activity was moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand and light to moderate offerings. Packers showed moderate demand to start the sale, however demand increased to mostly good as the sale progressed. Packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest as they bid aggressively on nearly every cow that sold today. slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeding cow buyers showed good demand for fleshy cows again this week. The majority of feeding cows purchased this week were fleshy cows as packers pushed most other cow offerings above where feeders wanted to buy them. Cows this week offered buyers average to below average weigh up conditions and slightly better than last week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher again on good demand from packer buyers. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold on mostly moderate demand however these offerings were too lightly tested to develop any market trend.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1 | 805 | 137.15 | 1,105 | 361 |
| Medium 1 | 686 | 136.06 | 933 | 15thin |
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 686 | 127.70 | 876 | 15thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | Average | 1,857 | 81.08 | 1,506 | 65 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Average | 1,475 | 62.89 | 928 | 46 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,715 | 62.25 | 1,068 | 2thin |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,229 | 56.87 | 699 | 85 |
| Steers | Choice | Low | 1,327 | 95.00 | 1,261 | 11 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 820 | 126.17/cwt | 126.00–126.50 | 1,035 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,448 | 63.15/cwt | 61.00–66.00 | 914 | 27 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,705 | 59.50/cwt | 59.50–59.50 | 1,014 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,454 | 60.76/cwt | 58.00–64.00 | 883 | 20 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,308 | 63.96/cwt | 63.50–64.50 | 837 | 2 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,152 | 75.88/cwt | 72.00–81.00 | 874 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 739 | 138.67/cwt | 137.00–140.50 | 1,025 | 15 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 967 | 129.46/cwt | 127.50–130.00 | 1,252 | 24 |
| Steers | Choice | — | 1,327 | 95.00/cwt | 95.00–95.00 | 1,261 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 529 | 143.00/cwt | 143.00–143.00 | 756 | 7 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 785 | 135.54/cwt | 135.00–136.50 | 1,064 | 14 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,159 | 66.75/cwt | 64.00–74.00 | 774 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 668 | 133.00/cwt | 133.00–133.00 | 888 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 868 | 134.00/cwt | 134.00–134.00 | 1,163 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 942 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 1,229 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 846 | 135.34/cwt | 135.25–136.00 | 1,145 | 24 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,060 | 118.50/cwt | 118.50–118.50 | 1,256 | 3 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,114 | 109.75/cwt | 109.00–111.50 | 1,223 | 10 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 966 | 121.92/cwt | 120.50–122.50 | 1,178 | 24 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 686 | 136.06/cwt | 133.50–137.00 | 933 | 15 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 721 | 140.00/cwt | 140.00–140.00 | 1,009 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 756 | 137.81/cwt | 137.75–138.00 | 1,042 | 24 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,171 | 104.50/cwt | 104.50–104.50 | 1,224 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 699 | 135.50/cwt | 135.50–135.50 | 947 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,512 | 59.72/cwt | 57.00–62.50 | 903 | 12 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 842 | 133.89/cwt | 132.00–134.00 | 1,127 | 84 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 908 | 124.70/cwt | 122.00–126.00 | 1,132 | 31 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 877 | 126.98/cwt | 125.50–127.50 | 1,114 | 66 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 485 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 631 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,725 | 65.00/cwt | 65.00–65.00 | 1,121 | 1 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,071 | 49.44/cwt | 47.00–50.50 | 530 | 10 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,358 | 61.36/cwt | 61.25–63.00 | 833 | 17 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,516 | 67.30/cwt | 67.00–67.50 | 1,020 | 7 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 930 | 51.00/cwt | 51.00–51.00 | 474 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 535 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 698 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 582 | 139.00/cwt | 139.00–139.00 | 809 | 16 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1NHTC | — | 708 | 151.00/cwt | 151.00–151.00 | 1,069 | 123 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,228 | 57.05/cwt | 52.50–61.00 | 701 | 56 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,118 | 96.50/cwt | 96.50–96.50 | 1,079 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,010 | 106.00/cwt | 106.00–106.00 | 1,071 | 2 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,878 | 81.53/cwt | 77.50–85.50 | 1,531 | 33 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,967 | 86.16/cwt | 83.00–90.50 | 1,695 | 18 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,667 | 73.48/cwt | 68.50–75.50 | 1,225 | 14 |
| Steers | Large 1Full | — | 1,018 | 114.00/cwt | 114.00–114.00 | 1,161 | 3 |
Compared to last week: Yearling steers and heifers were too lightly tested last sale to develop an accurate market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. CME positions continue to see positive movement this week giving buyers continued confidence in the market. Quality this week was mixed from plain to attractive. Quality was better in places compared to last week. Demand was moderate to good. Market activity was moderate to active. Weigh up cows sold on mostly moderate to good demand and light to moderate offerings. Packers showed moderate demand to start the sale, however demand increased to mostly good as the sale progressed. Packers showed need for cows for immediate harvest as they bid aggressively on nearly every cow that sold today. slaughter cows sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher. Feeding cow buyers showed good demand for fleshy cows again this week. The majority of feeding cows purchased this week were fleshy cows as packers pushed most other cow offerings above where feeders wanted to buy them. Cows this week offered buyers average to below average weigh up conditions and slightly better than last week. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 2.00-4.00 higher again on good demand from packer buyers. Young age cows suitable to re-breed sold on mostly moderate demand however these offerings were too lightly tested to develop any market trend.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 820 | 126.00–126.50 | 126.17 |
| 6 | — | 485 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 966 | 120.50–122.50 | 121.92 |
| 4 | — | 721 | 140.00 | 140.00 |
| 24 | — | 756 | 137.75–138.00 | 137.81 |
| 84 | — | 842 | 132.00–134.00 | 133.89 |
| 31 | — | 908 | 122.00–126.00 | 124.70 |
| 66 | — | 877 | 125.50–127.50 | 126.98 |
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 686 | 133.50–137.00 | 136.06 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 535 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · NHTC$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 123 | — | 708 | 151.00 | 151.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 15 | — | 739 | 137.00–140.50 | 138.67 |
| 7 | — | 529 | 143.00 | 143.00 |
| 14 | — | 785 | 135.00–136.50 | 135.54 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 24 | — | 967 | 127.50–130.00 | 129.46 |
| 3 | — | 868 | 134.00 | 134.00 |
| 12 | — | 942 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 24 | — | 846 | 135.25–136.00 | 135.34 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 668 | 133.00 | 133.00 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,060 | 118.50 | 118.50 |
| 10 | — | 1,114 | 109.00–111.50 | 109.75 |
| 16 | — | 1,171 | 104.50 | 104.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 699 | 135.50 | 135.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 582 | 139.00 | 139.00 |
| Steers — Large 1 · Full$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,018 | 114.00 | 114.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,118 | 96.50 | 96.50 |
| 2 | — | 1,010 | 106.00 | 106.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 27 | — | 1,448 | 61.00–66.00 | 63.15 |
| 12 | — | 1,512 | 57.00–62.50 | 59.72 |
| 7 | — | 1,516 | 67.00–67.50 | 67.30 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,705 | 59.50 | 59.50 |
| 1 | — | 1,725 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 1,071 | 47.00–50.50 | 49.44 |
| 17 | — | 1,358 | 61.25–63.00 | 61.36 |
| 56 | — | 1,228 | 52.50–61.00 | 57.05 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 930 | 51.00 | 51.00 |
| Steers — Choice$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 1,327 | 95.00 | 95.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 33 | — | 1,878 | 77.50–85.50 | 81.53 |
| 18 | — | 1,967 | 83.00–90.50 | 86.16 |
| 14 | — | 1,667 | 68.50–75.50 | 73.48 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 20 | — | 1,454 | 58.00–64.00 | 60.76 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 2 | — | 1,308 | 63.50–64.50 | 63.96 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 5 | — | 1,152 | 72.00–81.00 | 75.88 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 12 | — | 1,159 | 64.00–74.00 | 66.75 |