Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend however higher undertones were noticed on steer calves and yearlings and unevenly steady undertones were noticed on heifer calves and yearlings. Quality this sale was average to attractive. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for moderate offerings. Packers showed significantly lower demand for cows for immediate harvest as they opted to feed the majority of the offering. Slaughter cows sold mostly 10.00-15.00 lower on all classes. Body condition scores continue to be mostly thin as many cows are freshly off weaning calves . Feeding cows sold sharply lower as well with most sales 6.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 10.00 lower. Young re-breed cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. Young age cows were of average quality this week. Offerings sold steady in a narrow comparison.
| Frame / muscle | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large 1-2 | 370 | 140.50 | 520 | 6thin |
| Medium 1 | 495 | 132.93 | 658 | 31 |
| Medium and Large 1 | 597 | 130.93 | 782 | 104 |
| Medium and Large 2 | 480 | 119.00 | 571 | 4thin |
| Large 1 | 1,018 | 117.04 | 1,191 | 11thin |
| Class | Grade | Dressing | Avg wt | $/cwt | $/head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | High | 1,691 | 70.48 | 1,192 | 56 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | Low | 1,650 | 54.00 | 891 | 2thin |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | Low | 1,439 | 44.98 | 647 | 33 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | Very Low | 1,237 | 43.46 | 538 | 181 |
| Class | Grade / description | Weight | Avg wt | Price | Range | Per head | Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | — | — | 2,022 | 77.65/cwt | 77.50–78.00 | 1,570 | 3 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,680 | 64.89/cwt | 61.00–71.50 | 1,090 | 7 |
| Bulls | — | — | 1,740 | 70.86/cwt | 67.75–76.00 | 1,233 | 20 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,451 | 44.44/cwt | 41.00–47.00 | 645 | 28 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,405 | 53.00/cwt | 53.00–53.00 | 745 | 1 |
| Cows | Breaker 75-80% | — | 1,895 | 55.00/cwt | 55.00–55.00 | 1,042 | 1 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,329 | 62.47/cwt | 62.00–64.50 | 830 | 29 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,381 | 52.33/cwt | 46.50–60.00 | 723 | 94 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,422 | 58.47/cwt | 50.00–64.00 | 831 | 81 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,073 | 78.59/cwt | 69.50–95.00 | 843 | 43 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1 | — | 954 | 124.50/cwt | 124.50–124.50 | 1,188 | 16 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 927 | 130.50/cwt | 130.50–130.50 | 1,210 | 10 |
| Steers | Large 1 | — | 1,025 | 131.00/cwt | 131.00–131.00 | 1,343 | 9 |
| Heifers | Medium 1Unweaned | — | 518 | 132.00/cwt | 132.00–132.00 | 684 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2 | — | 880 | 133.50/cwt | 133.50–133.50 | 1,175 | 10 |
| Bred Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,172 | 940.00/cwt | 940.00–940.00 | 11,017 | 10 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1 | — | 1,176 | 69.02/cwt | 60.00–74.00 | 812 | 44 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,052 | 34.00/cwt | 34.00–34.00 | 358 | 3 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,326 | 47.90/cwt | 47.50–48.00 | 635 | 5 |
| Cows | Boner 80-85% | — | 1,370 | 48.03/cwt | 47.00–50.00 | 658 | 5 |
| Cows | Lean 85-90% | — | 1,238 | 43.50/cwt | 38.00–47.00 | 539 | 173 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,065 | 114.00/cwt | 114.00–114.00 | 1,214 | 2 |
| Heifers | Large 1 | — | 1,007 | 117.72/cwt | 115.00–118.50 | 1,185 | 9 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,315 | 45.35/cwt | 45.00–48.00 | 596 | 43 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | — | 478 | 134.50/cwt | 134.50–134.50 | 643 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 476 | 158.39/cwt | 157.00–161.00 | 754 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 391 | 177.50/cwt | 177.50–177.50 | 694 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 539 | 134.67/cwt | 131.00–148.00 | 726 | 9 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 407 | 166.00/cwt | 166.00–166.00 | 676 | 8 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 561 | 130.26/cwt | 129.50–130.50 | 731 | 52 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 653 | 144.00/cwt | 144.00–144.00 | 940 | 5 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 501 | 155.00/cwt | 155.00–155.00 | 777 | 4 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 363 | 169.26/cwt | 169.00–170.00 | 614 | 12 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 318 | 185.00/cwt | 185.00–185.00 | 588 | 10 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 492 | 148.00/cwt | 148.00–148.00 | 728 | 3 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | — | 360 | 146.00/cwt | 146.00–146.00 | 526 | 13 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 558 | 149.00/cwt | 149.00–149.00 | 831 | 11 |
| Steers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 347 | 187.00/cwt | 187.00–187.00 | 649 | 3 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 460 | 135.03/cwt | 135.00–135.50 | 621 | 19 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 2Unweaned | — | 480 | 119.00/cwt | 119.00–119.00 | 571 | 4 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1-2Unweaned | — | 370 | 140.50/cwt | 140.50–140.50 | 520 | 6 |
| Heifers | Medium and Large 1Unweaned | — | 525 | 134.43/cwt | 134.00–135.50 | 706 | 17 |
| Heifers | Medium 1Unweaned | — | 492 | 133.07/cwt | 133.00–134.00 | 655 | 27 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,646 | 70.56/cwt | 65.00–72.00 | 1,161 | 22 |
| Bulls | —Natural | — | 1,470 | 72.50/cwt | 72.50–72.50 | 1,066 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,168 | 54.98/cwt | 53.00–59.00 | 642 | 4 |
| Stock Cows | Medium and Large 1Thin Fleshed | — | 1,234 | 45.00/cwt | 45.00–45.00 | 555 | 7 |
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were too lightly tested to develop an accurate market trend however higher undertones were noticed on steer calves and yearlings and unevenly steady undertones were noticed on heifer calves and yearlings. Quality this sale was average to attractive. Market activity was mostly moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mostly light demand for moderate offerings. Packers showed significantly lower demand for cows for immediate harvest as they opted to feed the majority of the offering. Slaughter cows sold mostly 10.00-15.00 lower on all classes. Body condition scores continue to be mostly thin as many cows are freshly off weaning calves . Feeding cows sold sharply lower as well with most sales 6.00-10.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold mostly 10.00 lower. Young re-breed cows sold on mostly moderate demand for light offerings. Young age cows were of average quality this week. Offerings sold steady in a narrow comparison.
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 2,022 | 77.50–78.00 | 77.65 |
| 7 | — | 1,680 | 61.00–71.50 | 64.89 |
| 20 | — | 1,740 | 67.75–76.00 | 70.86 |
| Bulls — Natural$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 22 | — | 1,646 | 65.00–72.00 | 70.56 |
| 4 | — | 1,470 | 72.50 | 72.50 |
| Cows — Boner 80-85%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 28 | — | 1,451 | 41.00–47.00 | 44.44 |
| 5 | — | 1,370 | 47.00–50.00 | 48.03 |
| Cows — Breaker 75-80%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 1 | — | 1,405 | 53.00 | 53.00 |
| 1 | — | 1,895 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| Cows — Lean 85-90%$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 3 | — | 1,052 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| 5 | — | 1,326 | 47.50–48.00 | 47.90 |
| 173 | — | 1,238 | 38.00–47.00 | 43.50 |
| Age | Stage | Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) | Open | 29 | — | 1,329 | 62.00–64.50 | 62.47 |
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 94 | — | 1,381 | 46.50–60.00 | 52.33 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 81 | — | 1,422 | 50.00–64.00 | 58.47 |
| (<2 yrs) | Open | 43 | — | 1,073 | 69.50–95.00 | 78.59 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 44 | — | 1,176 | 60.00–74.00 | 69.02 |
| Stock Cows — Medium and Large 1 · Thin Fleshed$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Aged (>8 yrs) | Open | 43 | — | 1,315 | 45.00–48.00 | 45.35 |
| Young (2-4 yrs) | Open | 4 | — | 1,168 | 53.00–59.00 | 54.98 |
| Middle Aged (5-8 yrs) | Open | 7 | — | 1,234 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Bred Cows — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||||
| Young (2-4 yrs) | 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 10 | — | 1,172 | 940.00 | 940.00 |
| Head | Wt range | Avg wt | Price range | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 16 | — | 954 | 124.50 | 124.50 |
| Heifers — Medium 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 518 | 132.00 | 132.00 |
| 27 | — | 492 | 133.00–134.00 | 133.07 |
| Heifers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 2 | — | 1,065 | 114.00 | 114.00 |
| 9 | — | 1,007 | 115.00–118.50 | 117.72 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 52 | — | 561 | 129.50–130.50 | 130.26 |
| 19 | — | 460 | 135.00–135.50 | 135.03 |
| 17 | — | 525 | 134.00–135.50 | 134.43 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 4 | — | 480 | 119.00 | 119.00 |
| Heifers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 6 | — | 370 | 140.50 | 140.50 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 927 | 130.50 | 130.50 |
| 10 | — | 880 | 133.50 | 133.50 |
| Steers — Large 1$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 1,025 | 131.00 | 131.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 10 | — | 478 | 134.50 | 134.50 |
| 13 | — | 360 | 146.00 | 146.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 11 | — | 476 | 157.00–161.00 | 158.39 |
| 10 | — | 391 | 177.50 | 177.50 |
| 5 | — | 653 | 144.00 | 144.00 |
| 4 | — | 501 | 155.00 | 155.00 |
| 11 | — | 558 | 149.00 | 149.00 |
| 3 | — | 347 | 187.00 | 187.00 |
| Steers — Medium and Large 1-2 · Unweaned$ per cwt · actual wt | ||||
| 9 | — | 539 | 131.00–148.00 | 134.67 |
| 8 | — | 407 | 166.00 | 166.00 |
| 12 | — | 363 | 169.00–170.00 | 169.26 |
| 10 | — | 318 | 185.00 | 185.00 |
| 3 | — | 492 | 148.00 | 148.00 |