Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were too lightly tested this week and last sale to develop an market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Quality this sale was mostly plain to average. Several sets of grass cattle were seen this week. Demand for green light fleshed cattle was mostly good. Cattle were mostly offered in small packages or as singles. Market activity was mostly active this week with a large crowd on hand actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for moderate offerings. Packers showed very good demand for slaughter cows today and opted to send all cows purchased to immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-5.00 higher on breaking and boing cows, lean cows sold mostly steady. Feeding cows sold on very good demand this sale as several order buyers were very competitive as they bid on attractive offerings. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher on a very high quality and mostly high yielding offering. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 1.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were mostly average this week. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly teste to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed as several buyers were looking for high quality cows suitable to rebreed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium 1 | 656 | 245.00 | 1,607 | 13thin |
| Medium 1-2 | 654 | 218.75 | 1,430 | 6thin |
| Large 1 | 866 | 217.32 | 1,883 | 19thin |
| Medium and Large 1 | 890 | 210.83 | 1,877 | 122 |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,768 | 120.13 | 2,123 | 139 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Average | 1,654 | 114.35 | 1,891 | 48 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,417 | 113.26 | 1,605 | 162 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Low | 1,210 | 100.01 | 1,210 | 69 |
| Class | Stage | Age | Avg wt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 1,381 | $1,950 | 9 |
| Bred Cows | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 1,473 | $1,550 | 6 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,597 | 115.20/cwt | 115.00–116.00 | 1,840 | 6 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,677 | 106.38/cwt | 105.00–111.00 | 1,784 | 9 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,392 | 100.38/cwt | 97.00–102.00 | 1,397 | 6 |
| Bulls | —Heavy Weight | — | 2,670 | 130.00/cwt | 130.00–130.00 | 3,471 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Return to Feed | — | 1,681 | 122.60/cwt | 121.00–127.50 | 2,061 | 7 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,376 | 111.29/cwt | 105.50–114.50 | 1,531 | 22 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,220 | 93.62/cwt | 85.00–98.00 | 1,142 | 19 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,229 | 103.26/cwt | 100.00–108.00 | 1,269 | 34 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,592 | 118.87/cwt | 118.50–120.00 | 1,892 | 4 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85%Return to Feed | — | 1,478 | 119.71/cwt | 115.00–125.00 | 1,769 | 60 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Light Weight | — | 885 | 70.00/cwt | 70.00–70.00 | 620 | 2 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90%Return to Feed | — | 1,145 | 112.55/cwt | 110.00–115.00 | 1,289 | 6 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,352 | 118.47/cwt | 114.00–122.00 | 1,602 | 16 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,065 | 106.50/cwt | 106.50–106.50 | 2,199 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80%Heavy Weight | — | 2,120 | 123.00/cwt | 123.00–123.00 | 2,608 | 1 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,389 | 107.23/cwt | 103.00–113.00 | 1,489 | 58 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,220 | 110.61/cwt | 110.00–112.00 | 1,349 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,268 | 81.00/cwt | 81.00–81.00 | 1,027 | 3 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,620 | 113.84/cwt | 111.00–117.00 | 1,844 | 20 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,855 | 129.00/cwt | 129.00–129.00 | 2,393 | 1 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,619 | 110.58/cwt | 102.00–114.00 | 1,790 | 25 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,895 | 129.10/cwt | 125.00–139.00 | 2,446 | 32 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,793 | 120.43/cwt | 115.00–125.00 | 2,159 | 70 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,523 | 118.68/cwt | 117.00–122.00 | 1,807 | 4 |
| Bulls | —Return to Feed | — | 1,409 | 106.45/cwt | 97.50–112.00 | 1,500 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,381 | 1,950.00/head | 1,950.00–1,950.00 | 1,950 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 995 | 179.32/cwt | 146.00–207.50 | 1,784 | 7 |
| Stock Cows | Large 1 | — | 1,305 | 160.00/cwt | 160.00–160.00 | 2,088 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,271 | 131.12/cwt | 129.50–140.00 | 1,667 | 6 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,473 | 1,550.00/head | 1,550.00–1,550.00 | 1,550 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 661 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,619 | 9 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 743 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 1,727 | 2 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,205 | 162.50/cwt | 162.50–162.50 | 1,958 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,136 | 178.68/cwt | 171.00–187.50 | 2,030 | 5 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | — | 1,173 | 167.50/cwt | 167.50–167.50 | 1,965 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 785 | 227.50/cwt | 227.50–227.50 | 1,786 | 3 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 943 | 197.50/cwt | 197.50–197.50 | 1,862 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 877 | 211.92/cwt | 210.00–213.50 | 1,859 | 53 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 681 | 247.50/cwt | 247.50–247.50 | 1,685 | 8 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,083 | 192.00/cwt | 192.00–192.00 | 2,079 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 557 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 1,295 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium 1 | — | 644 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,578 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 906 | 210.02/cwt | 206.50–210.50 | 1,903 | 23 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,025 | 196.00/cwt | 196.00–196.00 | 2,009 | 1 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 978 | 206.05/cwt | 201.50–207.50 | 2,015 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 676 | 268.07/cwt | 265.00–270.00 | 1,812 | 18 |
| Steers | Medium 1-2 | — | 572 | 245.00/cwt | 245.00–245.00 | 1,401 | 5 |
| Heifers | Medium 1-2 | — | 750 | 205.00/cwt | 205.00–205.00 | 1,538 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 793 | 235.00/cwt | 235.00–235.00 | 1,864 | 2 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 741 | 252.50/cwt | 252.50–252.50 | 1,871 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 776 | 237.50/cwt | 237.50–237.50 | 1,843 | 4 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,018 | 210.00/cwt | 210.00–210.00 | 2,138 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 963 | 230.00/cwt | 230.00–230.00 | 2,215 | 2 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 817 | 213.89/cwt | 212.00–220.00 | 1,747 | 23 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 868 | 237.00/cwt | 237.00–237.00 | 2,057 | 8 |
| Steers | Medium 1 | — | 586 | 277.50/cwt | 277.50–277.50 | 1,626 | 8 |
| Bulls | Large 1-2 | — | 1,110 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 1,732 | 1 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,179 | 168.75/cwt | 167.50–170.00 | 1,990 | 4 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,063 | 194.98/cwt | 190.00–197.50 | 2,073 | 3 |
| Bulls | Large 1 | — | 1,283 | 156.00/cwt | 156.00–156.00 | 2,001 | 2 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 962 | 207.50/cwt | 207.50–207.50 | 1,996 | 3 |
| Bulls | Medium and Large 1 | — | 850 | 232.50/cwt | 232.50–232.50 | 1,976 | 2 |
Compared to last week: Steers and heifers were too lightly tested this week and last sale to develop an market trend, however higher undertones were noticed. Quality this sale was mostly plain to average. Several sets of grass cattle were seen this week. Demand for green light fleshed cattle was mostly good. Cattle were mostly offered in small packages or as singles. Market activity was mostly active this week with a large crowd on hand actively bidding on offerings. Weigh up cows sold on mostly good to very good demand for moderate offerings. Packers showed very good demand for slaughter cows today and opted to send all cows purchased to immediate harvest. Slaughter cows sold 2.00-5.00 higher on breaking and boing cows, lean cows sold mostly steady. Feeding cows sold on very good demand this sale as several order buyers were very competitive as they bid on attractive offerings. Feeding cows sold mostly 3.00-6.00 higher on a very high quality and mostly high yielding offering. Slaughter bulls sold mostly steady to 1.00 lower. Weigh up conditions were mostly average this week. Young age cows suitable to feed or rebreed were too lightly teste to develop an accurate market trend, higher undertones were noticed as several buyers were looking for high quality cows suitable to rebreed. Quality this week was mostly average to attractive.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,597 | 115.00–116.00 | 115.20 |
| 7 | — | 1,681 | 121.00–127.50 | 122.60 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,677 | 105.00–111.00 | 106.38 |
| 4 | — | 1,592 | 118.50–120.00 | 118.87 |
| 20 | — | 1,620 | 111.00–117.00 | 113.84 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,392 | 97.00–102.00 | 100.38 |
| 16 | — | 1,352 | 114.00–122.00 | 118.47 |
| 58 | — | 1,389 | 103.00–113.00 | 107.23 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,376 | 105.50–114.50 | 111.29 |
| 60 | — | 1,478 | 115.00–125.00 | 119.71 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 19 | — | 1,220 | 85.00–98.00 | 93.62 |
| 34 | — | 1,229 | 100.00–108.00 | 103.26 |
| 5 | — | 1,220 | 110.00–112.00 | 110.61 |
| 3 | — | 1,268 | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Light Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 885 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90% · Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 1,145 | 110.00–115.00 | 112.55 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80% · Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,065 | 106.50 | 106.50 |
| 1 | — | 2,120 | 123.00 | 123.00 |
| Bulls — Heavy Weight$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 2,670 | 130.00 | 130.00 |
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,855 | 129.00 | 129.00 |
| 25 | — | 1,619 | 102.00–114.00 | 110.58 |
| 32 | — | 1,895 | 125.00–139.00 | 129.10 |
| 70 | — | 1,793 | 115.00–125.00 | 120.43 |
| Bulls — Return to Feed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,523 | 117.00–122.00 | 118.68 |
| 6 | — | 1,409 | 97.50–112.00 | 106.45 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per head · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 9 | — | 1,381 | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 |
| Middle Aged/Aged (>5 yrs) | 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 6 | — | 1,473 | 1,550.00 | 1,550.00 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 995 | 146.00–207.50 | 179.32 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 6 | — | 1,271 | 129.50–140.00 | 131.12 |
| Stock Cows — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 1 | — | 1,305 | 160.00 | 160.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 661 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| 4 | — | 644 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 943 | 197.50 | 197.50 |
| 8 | — | 681 | 247.50 | 247.50 |
| 4 | — | 1,083 | 192.00 | 192.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,025 | 196.00 | 196.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 53 | — | 877 | 210.00–213.50 | 211.92 |
| 23 | — | 906 | 206.50–210.50 | 210.02 |
| 23 | — | 978 | 201.50–207.50 | 206.05 |
| 23 | — | 817 | 212.00–220.00 | 213.89 |
| Heifers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 557 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| 3 | — | 750 | 205.00 | 205.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 743 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| 3 | — | 785 | 227.50 | 227.50 |
| Bulls — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,205 | 162.50 | 162.50 |
| 5 | — | 1,136 | 171.00–187.50 | 178.68 |
| 4 | — | 1,179 | 167.50–170.00 | 168.75 |
| 3 | — | 1,063 | 190.00–197.50 | 194.98 |
| 2 | — | 1,283 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Bulls — Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,173 | 167.50 | 167.50 |
| 1 | — | 1,110 | 156.00 | 156.00 |
| Bulls — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 962 | 207.50 | 207.50 |
| 2 | — | 850 | 232.50 | 232.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 18 | — | 676 | 265.00–270.00 | 268.07 |
| 4 | — | 776 | 237.50 | 237.50 |
| 8 | — | 586 | 277.50 | 277.50 |
| Steers — Medium 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 5 | — | 572 | 245.00 | 245.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 793 | 235.00 | 235.00 |
| 4 | — | 741 | 252.50 | 252.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 1,018 | 210.00 | 210.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 963 | 230.00 | 230.00 |
| 8 | — | 868 | 237.00 | 237.00 |